Central High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Muskogee, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1936 volume:

' ,. mxi!n.uJL'ml.z.al:su,e.mu4lu. .A :.s.a.ulu:'.wa.x.m4m4m!'.1u..A. The C IEFTAIN Editors: Ed Kice, Mildred King Junior Pantel Business Manager: Bert Baker A 'Scout' Supplement . . . an endeav- or on the part of the Senior Class and the 'Scout' staff to present this year's annual in a new and novel manner. Published by the Senior Class of Central High School, Muskogee, Oklahoma Twenty-one VOLUME I 9 3 6 foreword Organizing these pages in magazine form in an en- deavor to bring you pleas- ant memories of your school days is our desire in giving you the Chieftain. If your expectations are fulfilled, its purpose Will be more than satisfactory. em riam l - Malcolm C. Watson who held the position of head of the Science Department in Central High School for 16 years was one of the best loved faculty members this school has ever known. Mr. Watson was born in Boone County, Missouri, April 14, 1877. When but a small boy he learned to love nature in all of her various aspects. He spent many days at a time studying the flowers and trying to understand them. From this interest, he grew to love any phase of science. Coming to Oklahoma in 1908 he taught in the Mus- kogee public school system for two years. While he was teaching, he met the girl who was to be his future wife, Miss Myrtle Newman, who was also a teacher. In 1910, returning to Missouri, he entered the uni- versity. Ten years later Mr. Watson received his A. B., and M. A. degrees from the University of Missouri. Because he had accepted a position in Central High School as an instructor of chemistry and manual training, Mr. Watson returned to Oklahoma in 1920 to begin his career teaching in Muskogee. Five years later he was promoted to the head of the Science De- partment, which position he held until his death Jan- uary 30. Central mourns the passing of Mr. Watson, not only because of his excellent instruction, but 'because of the ending of a life which was indeed a moral in itself. Y C. A. Ambrister J- A- Lathim Board of Education W. H. Cunningham Arthur Catlett To the Graduates of Central High Ichoolz Your schooling in Central High School is about to end. but your education is just beginning. From each and every experience throughout life you should be- come better educated. If you have learned in school to give some thought to your problems before determining your course of action, to be decent and honorable in your dealings with all people, to hold your pleasures always under control, and to be unspoiled by your suc- cesses, in the opinion of Socrates you are well started on the way toward becoming educated. Be assured that your achievements will always bring happiness to your teachers who have tried to inspire and guide your edu- cational growth and to your parents who have always been willing to make any sacrifice to give to you both schooling and an education. If you will but be true to yourself, to your best thoughts, ambitions, and feelings, in all your educational efforts, yours will be an educa- tion of which you need not be ashamed. May every success attend you in your effort to obtain a worthwhile education. ' Sincerely, J. R. Holmes Superintendent City Schools To All the Members of Our School Community: It is my wish for us, that we may, Know the truth and that we may find our way to freedom in that knowledge. In the changing world in which we live, may we have the prudence to Prove all things and hold fast to that which is good. May we find happiness in service. May the opportunity, and the zeal, be ours to spend our lives in useful work. May our influence in the world be always for good to the end, that ours may be a better world. May we fully realize and act upon the realization that education is the final safeguard of civilization and society. I consider it a great privilege to serve a group who so cheerfully and effectively use the opportunity of self-improvement which is theirs. May we always con- tinue to grow. Yours sincerely, L. M. Speaker Ed Kice Editor and Photograyihm' Mildred King H. L. Pantel, Jr. Assistant Editor Senior Editor able fC ment V ' Pigsk' Heroes ,,,,,,,,, EdlfOl'Ii1lS m Central Hi's Cagers ,,,,,,,,. Value of Student Government ,,,,, .,o,, J ackie Seawel - Short Stories Why Educate? ,,,oo, ,.,o,v, .ooo,ooo, ,,oo V e rnice Beverage Hall of Fame ,,oo.. ,,,o, ll Iary Martha Richardson Hobo-itis .,,,,, Green Frogs ,,,,,,, Articles features Stage Reviews of '36 ,,ss.s, ,,,s,, J ayne Griilith Society s,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, , . ,A Forensics in Central ,,,,,, ,, ..,.. Florine Guthrie Our Leaders .M ...,,, - ,,,,,s,s,s ,,,,,,.,s,s M ildred King That Press Gang -frb Music Goes Roun' 'n Roun' ,,,,. Faye Evelyn Anthis Looking Backward .,,. ., Jack Boulineau David Wood Virginia Paul - ...,,,. Mildred King Irene Hoss Mildred King Irene Hoss Value of Student Governing bodies of Central High School are the Student Council and the House of Representatives which organizations exist for the purpose of promoting in every way the welfare of the school, creating a closer relationship between the students and teachers, encouraging a feeling of devotion and loyalty to the school and setting forth democratic ideals for future citizenship. The Student Council, which is the main body of the student organization, is composed of thirteen mem- bers, who are, for the present year: Ed Edmondson, presidentg Helen Hillhouse, vicev-presidentg Terrell Covington, president of the senior class, Mable Louise Hargrove, Charles Looney, and Nancy Jane Davies, senior councilmeng Bobby Askew, president of the junior class, Inez Gould, and C. W. Clyman, junior councilmeng Paul Hannah, president of sophomore class, Cherry Wilcoxen sophomore councilman, Betty Jane Throckmorton, junior high councilman, and Wal- ter Martin, president of Junior College. The Council has the power to carry out the routine business of all organizations and with the approval of the House can change any matter of policy affecting the students. Any resolutions passed by the Council and the House are put into effect by the Student Council. One representative chosen from each adviser class constitutes the membership of the House of Representa- tives. The House has power to offer resolutions but any such resolutions must be met with approval by the OVQI'l1I11Ql1I by Jackie Soawel Council. The following list of students makes up the membership of the house: Bill Addington, Leo Bates, Benny Bell, Benny Bragg, Herbert Bridenthall, Maxine Boyd, Wanda Lee Cox, Velmont Collins, Reba Davis, S. J. Dixon, Ruth Erwin, Carrol Erwin, Jack French, David Lloyd George, Bernice Guthrie, Lewis Hamilton, Cleo Henry, Bill Hershey Mary Lee Higgs, Billy Hill, Gilbert Hook- er, Catherine Hooker, James King, Rose Marie La- grone, Peggy Lee, Dorothy Lukens, Alonzo Pearce, Ruth Murray, Walter Pearson, James Peck, Arthur Perryman, Weldon Phillips, Wonetta Pointevent, Doris Powers, Jackie Richie, Nesby Sampson, Jim Shouse, Helen Smith., Virginia Stamper, Kenneth Stout, Henri- etta Stolpher, Thomas Taylor, Jere Thomas, John Trent, Jack Wilbourn, Harold Wright, Joel Yankee, Raymond Acree, Mike Aguire, Rafie Ashley, Bobby Boyd, Warren Briery, Eleanor Catlett, Lowell Chastain, Wanda Cox, Harry Crank, Eugene Davidson, S. J. Dixon, Ruth Erwin, Bobbie Evans, Walter Fielder, David George, Martha Greely, J. B. Green, Geraldine Henshaw, Bill Huckins, Marjorie Hughes, Jimmie Ingram, J. D. James, Fay Johnson, Le Roy Jones, Gerald Lawrence, Helen Lorentz, Juanda Miller, Billy Nichols, C. A. Overstreet, Evelyn Palmer, M. L. Penn, Doyle Phil- lips, David Ralph, Helen Reesem, Wayne Richey, Jeanne Riley, Nesby Sampson, Flora Mae Scharmacher, Jim Shouse, Raymond Skinner, Gordon Spencer, Hazel Stockton, Joe Teaff, Thurman Turner, Jessie Wallace, Loy Weber, Georgianna Wilky, Robert Witt, Earlene Wright, and Josephine Osborn. In case of the absence of a representative an alt- ernate is elected to take his place. Alternates are: Bob- bie Ellen Alfrey, Merril Anderson, Beatrice Applebee, Mary E. Barthett, Betty Beesley, Maxine Boyd, Wyne- ma Bradford, Myrtle Browning, Lloyd Brown, Frances Cherry, Nellie Clonts, Betty Donnelly, Richard Evans, Jimmie Fee, Mary Gorman, Betty Jane Graves, Kath- ryn Green, John Hannah, Billy Hershey, Ruby Jack- son, Jo Nita Jordan, Dorothy Keaton, Richard Linc- oln, Cwilla Lindsey, Louis McNeil, Charles Malone, Betty Mason, Rosemary Moore, Ray Osborn, Esther Pearce, Betty Pickard, Margaret Powers, George Ram- sey, Vera Reay, Mary Martha Richardson, Garland Ross, Retta Sanders, Jesse Shoemake, Booster Siner, Dorothy Smith, Ed Smith, Sybil Spade, Claude Stewart, Louis Theimer, Milton Theimer, Kathleen Wood, Park- er Worley, Harold Wright, Kathryn Hannan, Warren Brierz, Margaret Phillips, Emma Jane Humphries, Mary Martha Richardson, Raymond Skinner, Nonnie McLean, Virginia Vonn, J. D. Young, Loren Flock, Betty Donnelly, Dan Bewloy, Helen Baker, Betty Jane Singleterry, John Standridge, Robert Kersey, Edna Rose, Marjorie Jobe, Kathleen Harper, Gladys Hill- house, Nell Fox, Milford Lindsey, Mary Pruett, Evelyn Ann Burleson, Helen Mitchell, Jane Smith, Pauline Terrell, Warren Irwin, Stuart Cole, Sybil Spade, Mer- rill Anderson, May Beth Philpin, Billy Wallis, Dellora Holt, Jimmie Wilkinson, Dorothy Peachee, Jimmy Adams, Wilma Nelle West, Norma Jane Williams, Dorothea Mae Smith, Richard Wheeler, Martha Greely, and Billy Marlow. To hold an ofiice in the student organization a stu- dent must be passing in at least three solid subjects, and have made during the semester and continue to make through his term a composite citizenship grade of HB- , or above. This method of rating, stimulates the students' desire for being a better citizen. Student government tends to establish the necessity of cooperation and to bring about the recognition of the rights of others. It is of value in informing the students of facts about voting, holding ofiices, and managing problems, which will arise in the future careers. Placing the school government in the hands of the students is an act which gives them a degree of self- reliance, If a person has the full responsibility of deciding a question which deals not only with. his own welfare but with the welfare of the school as a whole it will teach him to depend more upon himself and his own decisions. It is better for anyone to make a decision and act upon his own volition than to wait for others to decide for him. He will benefit by his own mistakes. Student participation in student government binds the student to the faculty with a mutual understanding. In the first meeting of the House of Representatives in the fall, Joe Teaff and M. L. Penn were elected speaker of the House, and Speaker Pro-tem., respective- ly. During the semester of 1936, Walter Pearson reigned as Speaker of the House, and M. L. Penn was for the second consecutive time chosen as Speaker Pro- tem. The Speaker of the House of Representatives pre- sides at the meetings and in case of the Speaker's absence, the Speaker Pro-tem ofliciates. Officers of the House of Representatives are chosen for one semester. In the school year of 1919-1920, student govern- ment was organized. The organization was formed by C. K. Reiff, who at that time was principal of Central High School, acting on the suggestions of the members of the senior class. This student body government has become a leading factor in the student control of our school. From this time of organization the House of Representatives and the oiiicers of their respective clas- ses have endeavored to elect student body candidates who were leading their classes in service and scholar- ship. Student government has led student activity in all phases of leadership, sportsmanship, and scholarship. g by Vir inia Paul Bright and early on April 3, the day of days, as the sun peeped ovcr the mountains, Braggs and Fern fthey were mountains because we made them ourselves from molehillsj the senior class of Central dragged themselves from the arms of Morpheus, but in a more willing manner than they ever had, to dress themselves in whatever they could find and tear off to school. They were all really very anxious to arrive on the scene of action, almost every ho- bo was at school at eight. First to peer around the corner was Bert stiff and uncompromising' in a black suit and a square head. He worked weeks to fix it and had saved his hair for the last twenty-six haircuts so he would have enough iso he saidl. Right on his heels were Aliee-in- Wonderland as Carolyn Pegg, and Tommy Sharp as the Mad Hatter, or something. Florence Krepps wore the dress her great aunt wore to her mother's wedding, and a hat that cost 25 dollars. It was a real bargain marked down from 552750. Clem Snyder and Francis Stewart were in stripes as prisoners. They had numbers and all. Francis' was Mu1'ray Hill 8-9922. Kenneth Ihrig made a wonderful bar-tender. Harold LaGrone became a beautiful Ha- Henderson dressed as Frankenstein! He was waiian girl with long underwear, a grass skirt, and a necklace of posies-need more be said? Herbert Bridenthal was a Frenchman. He Went to Miss Hayes and said, Parlez vous francais? She said, Hugh'? He said slowly and distinctly, t'Parlez vous fran- Cais? She replied, I don't quite get you. He repeated in En- glish, Do you speak French? She answered, K'Oh French, yes, of course.' y Raymond Acree told Mable Louise Hargrove how cute she looked as a little girl, but you know flattery is 90 per cent soap and soap is 90 per cent lye. Alice-the-Goon was portrayed by Maxine Carter and Nancy Jane Davies as Sweet-pea. Leo Askew was so iiustrated over Hobo Day that he went to the insurance company instead of the drug store for films or maybe he insured the camera, be- cause he was the perfect image of a walking nightmare. All day long cameras were clicking and personages were being shot by their friends. Crowds gathered to Pee the picture taken and to take a good picture seemed impossible. Speaking of pictures, the only picture that Nell Fox took that did not take was of Mr. McKinney, although she got a grand picture of Mr. Speaker and Hal Smith with their arms around each other. The Ol' Alma Mater seemed to be deserted on the inside as the whole school remained out of classes in or- der to see each and every hobo. The front walks were full of laughs as groups assembled to admire and envy their friends. Well, about 8:40 the hoboes became restless, so in their honor the assembly began. They marched in time to the music of M. L. Penn and his Windjammers in exaggerated importance. Then came Marion Dang- erous Dan Magrewu Cohenour, and his gal, Lou Looney introduced by tramp Ed Edmondson who was master of ce1'e1nonies. Captain Helen Jouse Arrows, and her amateurs, performed with Nellie Clonts giving- an impersonation of Eugenia Jeep, the lost mountain trout, the chipmunk, and the pig. A trio that was next, gave good competi- tion. The old maids were drowned in a sea of laughter, and Mildred King with her 'tHorace set the audience a-roaring. The nightshirt rhapsody was really comical in Mr. Sullivan's only nightshirt. Did you know he was the only one in school who owned one? After the exhibition it was a neck and neck race to see who could get to Honor Heights fthe food was therel. Bill Boyd was there first and was also served first. He ate seven bar-b-que sandwiches, four helpings of potato salad and beans, a pound of potato chips, a whole cake, three cups of ice cream, and five cokes. When Helen Meacham asked him if he wanted a fork he said, No thanks, I never use a fork, they leak so bad that they are of no use to me. Margaret Eisenschmidt, chairman of the Foods com- mittee, had the thought of the seniors on her mind when she ordered the food consisting of two hundred pounds of barbecued ham, 660 buns, 720 cups of ice cream, 720 bottles of pop, 260 slices of cake, 480 eggs, and 25 pounds of baked beans. Other than the above Miss Eisenschmidt attempted to make the senior picnic more enjoyable by ordering potato chips, smacks, pickles, cheese, and potato salad. After stufiing ingloriously for forty-five minutes the three hundred hoboes blessed the theater with their presence. Betty Raymond was heard to say, No matter how impossible a movie seems there is always some- thing reel about it. The Hdragi' was kept hot by treading tires, and horns blared until dusk. Gradually the town became silent. Tired, sleepy, and remembering the greatest day of their school year, the hoboes had retreated, homeward never to forget the day of days. So now all that can be said is- t'This hobo day hath come and went It was not did by accident. nihe .H.S.SIa Q by Jane Griffith eview of the YQar's Successes New Fires, a comedy by Charles Quimby Bur- dette, if judged by all that the students and patrons said concerning it, was certainly a credit as the 1935- 36 Junior Class Play. Miss Eva Curtis, English instructor, directed the play, doing a fine piece of work with both the play and the cast. The leads were played by Herman Powers and Nina Wainwright, af- ternoon performance, Jack Shackleford and Elaine Reid, evening performance. The casts were as follows: Afternoon cast-Charles Procter, Katherine Hanan, Herman Powers, Nina Wainwright, Dorothy Suhre, Carolyn Cave, David Wood, Paul Anderson, Inez Gould, Bobby Askew, Bob Forrester, Vernice Beverage, Nellie Clonts, Bobbie Ellen Alfrey, and Katherine Murphy. Evening cast-Charles Breedlove, Elaine Reid, Con- nie Mathews, Jack Shackleford, Sybil Spade, Carol Ann Clark, Sydney Broaddus, Francis Stewart, Beulah Croman, C. A. Overstreet, Clifton Butler, Jo Nita Jordan, Nell Clement, Evelyn Ann Burleson, and Katherine Murphy. Directing one of the year's most unique programs, Miss Buena Vista White presented the Junior Girls' Glee Club and the Senior Girls' Chorus in A Movie Star Review, and Rural Rhythm. Some of the char- acte1's in movies portrayed were Jeannette McDonald, Mae West, Patsy Kelly, Step-'n Fetchit, and many others. Rural Rhythm, was a delightful comedy of mountaineers, their music and fun. Wanda Lee, assisted by Betty Duke, prominent members of the Senior Girls' Chorus, wrote the comedy, Rural Rhythm. Both plays were proclaimed two more of the year's outstanding successes by the students, patrons, and faculty members of Central High School. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a cantata written by Ira B. Wilson, proved to be another success given on the stage of Central High. Miss Maurine Robison, an apt director, presented the Junior Boys' Glee Club, assisted by the members of her music classes, in this most unusual performance. Under the direction of Miss Rayford, city art super- visor, the scenes were made by the art classes to depict the scene as it really was in Ichabod C1-ane's days. Tommy Reece portrayed the tall, lanky, and undignified Ichabod Crane. Gloria Hooker played Kat- rina, and Bobby Evans played Brom Bones. As if in days of old, the students in the audience were taken back to the scenes of the play by the wonderful acting of the young members of the cast. Dealing in first class dialogue and comedy, the ope- retta, Up in the Air, written by Geoffry M. Morgan, was presented by Miss Buena Vista White, April 16-17. The operetta given in such an enthusiastic and delight- fully amusing manner, was rightfully named as Miss White's most outstanding production in many years. Included in the very talented cast were Idell Merchant, Creighton Thompson, Ruth Erwin, Sybil Purdin, Con- :z11r::v:a-: :-1-L+:V::.::::1:b's:1:r:r:1:1:.1-+1::- -: :1:::::a:::mzSm4mm nie Matthews, John Wilburn, Ma1'ie McGough, Virginia Cambell, L. D. 'fZeke Powers, and Wayne Graves. Green Frog Antics, the annual production of Muskogee Junior College, was presented under the dir- ection of B. L. Wertz, club sponsor, March 17. For an hour and a half of swift running drama and comedy, the Antics was presented on the stage of Central High to the students and patrons. The Dispatch Goes Home, a one act dramatic play, was presented by Calvin Frederick, who was an English lord, Gaynelle Morton, his wife, Andrew Wilcoxen, the treacherous servant, Richard Vernor, a sure enough English detective. Not Tonight, was a humorous one-act comedy de- picting the life of a family of sleep walkers and the tragedy of the daughter of the house. Norman Kirkby portrayed Captain Bellows, the bel- lowing husband and father, Olga Knoepke, the sleep- walking wife and mother, Gaynelle Morton, the actor's aunt, Lou V. Adams, the wronged daughterg and Clyde Askew, the timid beau brummel. While getting the audience quiet enough after this comedy, to go on with the next numbers, M. L. Penn, and the Junior College octet, directed by Miss Buena Vista White, furnished the music. Then Olga Knoepkc gave a dramatic reading, Lou V. Adams, a humo1'ous one, and Lawrence Purdin did a tap dance. Hamlet, a farce, was presented by the Alpha Forensic Society, February 3-5-6. The play was pre- sented in the assemblies and thoroughly enjoyed by the audiences. The characters were the following: Pauline Hoops, J. W. McPheeters, Missie Murray Wadley, Rich- ard Vernor, and Lawrence Purdin. Last, but not least came the Senior Play, which was given the last week of school. Skidding, a three act comedy was written by Auraine Rouverol. The play de- picted the life of a l110iSh61', with three girls, in college and out, and the heart beat and laughter they all faced together. The cast was as follows: Mary Martha Richardson, Ed Kice, Walter Pearson, Margaret Eisenschmidt, H. L. Pantel, Jr., Herbert Daily, Nancy Jane Davies, Helen Goodwin, Bert Baker, Billy Nichols, Mildred King, Rosemary Mo01'e, Nesby Sampson, Loy Weber, Bill Boyd, Phil Stolpher, Mary Pruett, Betty Boteler, Rosemary Williamson, and Faye Evelyn Anthis. -Ac' ' -I - Society by reno H055 Was there ever a well-organized and modern high school complete without some sort of social organization? Even many of the most feminine or masculine members of Central High School turn brainy once in a while and surprise even the most stolid and uncompromising of individuals. Now the society in Central that has made the most outstanding reputation for having an excess of the little gray matter, more often called the brain, is the Delphic Literary Society. Miss Elizabeth Bonnell, teach- er of English in Central, is the sponsor of the organi- zation. Honor roll material comes in abundance from Delp- hic, and last year its members won the Scholastic Cup, presented by the Forum Debating Society for main- taining the highest scholarship rating of any girls' club for three consecutive semesters. Margaret Eisen- schmidt, president, was a candidate for Band Queen this year. Other officers include Rosemary Williamson, vice-president, Nina Wrainwright, secretary, Mildred King, treasurer, Yvonne Walton, pledge-mistress. Hel- en Hillhouse, vice-president of the student body, is a member of the club. In 1918 the Delphic Literary Society was founded for girls by Miss Pearl Buchanan. The present spon- sor is Miss Elizabeth Bonnell. The purposes of the club are to develop the spirit of leadership, to teach cooper- ation, and to train girls for social activities. Members who graduate this spring are as follows: Virginia Davidson, Margaret Eisenschmidt, Freddie Lou Etter Helen Hillhouse, Mildred King, Helen Meacham, Betty Sypert, Yvonne Walton, Rosemary Williamson, Lu Vern Fleak, Helen Wood, and Dorothy Blackledge. That lively Entre Nous bunch is another popular organizations. Helen Louise Goodwin is president and rules the club with an active hand. Their sponsor is Mrs. T. H. Moore, instructor of history in Central. Taking banners for good will and fellowship in dis- tributing baskets to the poor on Thanksgiving and Christmas, as did many of the other clubs, constituted only a small part of their various activities. The Entre Nous elected Central's Band Queen, Nancy Jane Dav- ies, this year by raising 312235.00 for our band. Other oflicers include Rosemary Moore, vice-president, Mary Powell, secretary, Nancy Jane Davies, treasurerg Mary Lou Fuller, pledge-mistressg Jayne Gritiith sergeant-at-arms. The Entre Nous Literary Society is the oldest club in Central. It was organized in 1911 by J. W. Irwin for the purpose of creating and maintaining high scholarship. Members graduating are as follows: Faye Evelyn Anthis, Leta Mae Brown, Nancy Jane Davies, Udell Englebrecht, Helen Ruth Herbert, Virgina Lampton, Rosemary Moore, Evelyn Palmer, Mary Powell, Mary Pruett, Betty Raymond, Lillian Seawell, Helen Good- Win, Nell Fox, Mary Lou Fuller, Mary Gorman, Mar- tha Gorman, Jayne Grifiith, and Mable Hargrove. Acting as a brother club to the Entre Nous is the Forum Debating Society, led by their more than com- petent sponsor, B. L. Wertz. Loy Weber is president of Forum and has directed the members through a very important year of activities. The club furnished printed programs to the Central football enthusiasts, and rented parking lots to help the congested trafnc. Charles Looney is vice-president, Terrell Covington, secretary, Charles Hugh Proctor, treasurer, Bill Pool, sergeant-at-arms, Marion Cohenour, pledge-master. Mary Powell and Nancy Jane Davies are Forum sponsors. The Forum Debating Society was organized in the year i914 with the purpose of promoting and main- taining an interest in debating and other activities among the boys of the school as its object. Graduating members this year are as follows: Billy Nichols, Bill Pool, Loy Weber, David Lloyd George, Joe Teaff, Kenneth Ihrig, Charles Looney, Marion Cohenour. Howell Parks, Ed Edmondson, Terrell Cov- ington, Frank Schaller, Walter Pearson, Stanton, Cope, Phillip Stolper, Jere Thomas, C. W. Clymans, Bert Hen- derson, Herman Powers, and M. L. Penn. Foreign minded, or at least foreign tongued mem- bers of the Spanish Club, have grown from a very small organization to one of the most important and ae- tive clubs in Central, and according to their sponsor, H. Aubrey Paden, they are planning for bigger things next year. Margaret Caroline Foltz is president, Martha Greely, vice-president, Jesse Wallace, secretary, Mar- guerite Fowler, treasurerg and T. J. Herber is sear- geant-at-arms. Associate members are selected from various Spanish classes and a1'e voted into the club. After a few weeks they are made active members Many interesting programs have been arranged by this Spanish Club. Graduating members are as follows: Margaret Caroline Foltz, Martha Greely, Marguerite Fowler, Ann Swan, Jose Duran, and Ruby Jackson. Los Amigos, the Spanish Club, was organized in 1929 by Miss Isabelle Work but under the name of Los Aficionados. The aim of the club are to promote interest in the Spanish language and Spanish countries, to devel- ope knowledge and understanding of Spanish people, to urge members to exert their best efforts in the interest of the club and their Spanish classes. Mr. H. A. Padcn is the present sponsor. Miss Bonna Miller is sponsor of the Latin Club which is very active in club activities. Some of the highest officials in Central are proud to acknowledge their membership in the club. They arrange programs for assemblies and weekly meetings. Lu Vern Fleak is president, Barker Kilgore is vice- presidentg Vernice Beverage, secretaryg Inez Gould, ..ssavs9mfcv:-:fun Iain:--':--. --- vf'rf::'-11.22-'sfs1a9. v W.. va- m' treasurer. Seniors are Herbert Daily, Nancy .Jane Davies, Helen Hillhouse, Mary Pruett, Udell Engle- brecht, Helen Meacham, Helen Wood, LuVerne Fleak, Shirley Jackson, Benton Dawson, Bert Baker, Barker Killgore. Gunaikes who simply are peppered in Central, meet every Thursday morning' under the able direction of Miss Naomi White, one of the most popular school teachers. It is a club that is well-worth the pride of its members. From the ranks of its outstanding members came the Football Queen, Virginia Paul, and the Basketball Queen, Irene Hoss. Most its members have excellent scholarship standings. Being- the president of Gunaikes is the job Olga Delight Sprinkel thinks is the most fun of anythingg. Marjory Gritiin is vice- president, Mary Willis Richards, secretary, Virginia Paul, treasurer, Betty Boteler, pledge-mistress, and Florence Krepps, is sergeant-at-arms. Miss Lucille Neff, now Mrs. John Dill, was the founder of the Gunaike Literary Society in 1913 for the purpose of studying the lives of great women and to promote school activities. One of the featured social events given by the club is their annual spring' banquet, in order to install the new otficers. This year the new pins that they ordered were received just in time for all the girls to wear them to it. The pins were tiny open gold books, with 19343 across them and a G guard. From this group are chosen the student sponsors of the Senate, as from the Entre Nous are chosen the sponsors of the Forum. This year Virginia Paul, Gun- aikels treasurer and Football Queen, and Mary Willis Richards, the secretary oi' Gunaike, received this honor. Those members who graduate in the class of 1936 are Virginia Paul, Regina Bonnicelli, Marjory Grif- fin, Ann Swan, Olga Delight Sprinkel, Florence Krepps, Helen Gertrude Clark, Florine Guthrie, Carolyn Pegg, Mary Willis Richards, and Betty Boteler. Last but by no means least comes Senate Sex - which is a well-known phrase around Central and more than likely you will see it on every bulletin and in every show case. Outstanding in its enthusiastic support of all athletic activities, the Senate Athletic Society has done much toward our athletic fund. The Senators have held many offices in school politics and its spon- so1', genial J. E. Sullivan, and president has led the Senate on through another successful school year in the school's history. Theodore Edwards was president until the time of his graduation at mid-term. Victor Lewis is vice-president, Archie Swanson, secretary, and the pledge master is Eliot Carter. Virginia Paul and Mary Willis Richards are the Senate sponsors from the Gunaike. Members who will graduate this year are as follows: Troy Woodward, Wayne Richie, Bill Boyd, Harold Wright, Elliott Carter, Jack Taylor, Eddie Parker, Theodore Edwards, Paul Jones, Archie Swan- son, and Brock Robinson. The Senate Athletic Society was founded in 1919 for the purpose of advancing and supporting athletics and advancing school progress. It is sponsored each year by one of the faculty selected by the members. Meeting are held each Wednesday. Another of Central's feminine clubs is the Girl Re- serves. This club has a membership of between fifteen and twenty and is constantly increasing. The officers of this club are as follows: Vernice Beverage, presidentg Wilma Jeane Romine, vice-president, Shirley Jackson, secretary, La Homa Sanders, treasurer. The aim of the club this year for the first time is to furnish the ethics requirements which every senior must fulfill. Other aims are to raise the ideals of the girls and help to furnish them with clean, wholesome enjoy- ment. Find and give the best is their motto. Miss Elizabeth Bonnell sponsors this organization. The Make Up Club, sponsored by Miss Corinne Ches- nutt and with a roster of 17 girls, is the cause or reas- on for the successful characterization by members of the dramatic groups in Central. The members are trained in the use of grease paint, powder, and eye-brow pencils. For a small charge, enough to cover the cost of supplies, all the characters of the play casts are paint- ed, combed, and brushed to Ht the part they are to por- tray. The boys' club for service to the dramatic groups is the Stage Craft. Under the direction of G. T. Mc- Kinney, the sponsor, and Paul Jones, student manager, this club sets the stage for all assemblies and programs presented in Central. The members may be readily ,H - -. Ez- ..,-- . ' .. -....,...Yv.... . ,... 2 4- L 1 ' recognized. They are as follows: Victor Lewis, Bill Boyd, Bobby Boyd, Loy Weber, Joe Teaff, and Marion Cohenour. This year a new club, The Model Airplane Club, was founded in Central with Noel Downen as its sponsor. The purpose is to encourage an interest in aviation and in accurate model airplane building. Realizing the fu- ture in a business of this kind, numerous boys in Cen- tral are members. Paul Anderson is president of the Model Airplane Club. Cecil Venable is vice-president, Gene Buster, secretary and treasurer. Central's clubs, since they were organized, have grown in membership and prestige, and are making a place in the high school for ambitious and enthusi- astic boys and girls. rensics by florine Guthrie The debate class of 1935-36 is the largest since debat- ing was established in Central High School in 1925, ac- cording to Miss Parthenia Gregory, debate coach. Seven- teen students are enrolled. Five are second year men and the remaining twelve are first year men. Second year men are Terrell Covington, Bill Nicholas, Ed Ed- mondson, Don Dirk, and Nancy Jane Davies who re- ceived letters last year, Ed Edmondson receiving the coveted Golden M. New members are Jack Shackle- Iord, Fred Flusche, Bob Forrester, Herman Powers, Mose Frye, Vera Reay, C. W. Clymans, Jack Dennis Bobby Askew, Dorothy Suhre, and C. A. Overstreet. The debate question for '35-'36 is Resolved: That the several states should enact legislation providing for a complete system of medical care available to all citizens at public expense. The old Cent1'al Conference in exist- ence for 18 years has been discontinued. Muskogee was a member. Ed Edmondson and Terrel Covington, A team, Don Kirk and Jack Shackleford, B team, won the East Central State Teachers College Invitation Tournament held in Edmond, Oklahoma, April 10 and 11. The same teams won the Northeastern State Teachers College Tournament held in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Central High debaters have been hosts to two invitation tournaments held in Central High School, March 14 and April 18. Qualifications for the Norman meet held in May were as follows: winner of a school invitation tourna- ment or winner of a teachers college tournament. The Central debaters completed their qualifications and were therefore eligible for participation, reaching the finals in the state tournament. Central is justly proud of Miss Gregory and her debaters. Central High Oratory Club, sponsored by Miss Glor- ia Gulager, was organized on October 15, 1935. Nancy Jane Davies was elected president, Ed Edmondson, vice- president, Mildred King, secretary. Mildred and Ed rep- resented Muskogee at interscholastic meets. Mildred's selection was The Truly M0ther by Dorothy Canfield. 3 Ed's speech was Back to the Constitution by William Arther. Ed Edmondson, Central representative in the Conference Boys' Oratorical contest finished third in the meet held at Oklahoma City, December 13. Mildred King won the District Contest. The club was discontin- ued January 17. 1935, at the beginning of the second semester. The Alpha Forensic, coached by B. L. Wertz, is the dramatic organization of the Muskogee Junior College. Their activities include participation in junior college debate tournaments, dramatic reading contests, and presentation of college plays. This organization has done more than any other group to make the Muskogee Junior College well-known throughout the state. The debate team composed of David Linebaugh, Andrew Wilcoxen, Walter Martin, and Charles Gotwals won both the state and National debate tournaments this year. They have two gold cups symbolic of their victories. The National Junior College Tournament was held in Hutch- inson, Kansas. The State Junior College tournament was held in Norman, Oklahoma, March 21. Other mem- bers of Alpha Forensic who were entered in the contest at Norman, Oklahoma were as follows: Gaynelle Mor- ton, Calvin Fredrick, Richard Vernor, who with An- drew Wilcoxen presented a one-act play entitled, The Dispatch Goes Home . Lou V. Adams and Olga Knoepke were entered in the humorous and dramatic events respectively. Andrew Wilcoxen received a medal for placing first in extemporaneous speaking. The contest in all events was was broadcast over Oklahoma City broadcasting station. UU ' eaders by Mildred in That education plays a most important part in the game of life is a statement that is undoubtedly a correct one. This science of learning is for the body as well as the mind, and must be studied, practiced, and applied. Education, taken for its grammatical Value alone means little more than the process of training, but upon deeper study it is discovered that this subject requires more than idle thought. It takes a lifetime of concentration and application-but then, a person nev- er really finishes his education. Teaching is the one profession that can take edu- cation by the hand and lead it into whatever future it can desire, for instructing pupils since the earliest times has been the means of the survival of education. More than a thousand years ago, the first real teacher appeared on ea1'th, instructing the masses how to live. Up to that time living had meant mo1'e or less existing, but as His teachings were learned by His fol- lowers they began to realize that teaching meant liv- ing. Perhaps that may appear to be a more than b1'0ad statement, but it is only unusual because it embraces thoroughly such a wide area. All instructors are not teachers. Unlike the old say- ing, Heroes are made, not born, teachers a1'e born, not made. Not everyone can become a real teacher in the true sense of the word. Sometimes the reason in- structors can not become teache1's is because they only apply themselves to their work half-heartedly, or per- haps it is because they do not know their subject thor- oughly, but often it is because they were not 'born to become teachers. Real teachers are difficult to find be- cause so many things must be taken into consideration. In selecting teachers all these fine points must be thought of. Their personality is one high point in their ability. The part of their personality that marks them as a real teacher of course, is the most important factor in the selection. Teachers have not always been pro- fessionally trained. Many years ago the teache1's were the ones who would accept the responsibility of inst1'uc- ting the child1'en in the neighborhood and community. Often they were unpaid and stayed in the homes of their pupils. One person wrote requirements for the teachers. This was in the period we designate as f'then. The requirements were: Any person who could read tolerably and write sufficiently well, to set copies and cipher as far as the rule of three, was qualified to be- come a teacher or schoolmasterf' The majority of tea- chers were men who had not the power to perform phy- sical labor, indolent men who had not the will to do, or young men and women who found it convenient to earn in the few hours they spent in the school room enough money or experience to reach for higher goals. The home was the original school, and the mother the only teacher. Central High School's teachers, as in the case of every teacher in Muskogee City Schools, is selected with great care. Many, after beginning their career and teaching for a time, continue their education and acquire Master's degrees. Central's teachers are listed on the following page. D. L. Barrick, A. B., M. S. Universtiy of Oklahoma Mathematics Frances Berry, B. S. Northeastern State Teach- ers College Science Elizabeth Bonnell, A. B., M.S. Randolph Macon Columbia University English Kenneth R. Burchard, A. B. William Jewell College Printing and Engraving Corinne Chesnutt, B. F. A. University of Oklahoma Art Pauline Coll, B. A. Oklahoma College for Women English R. J. Cortright, Hillsdale College Director of Athletics Eva Curtis, A. B., M. A. University of Oklahoma English Edith Curtiss, A. B. University of Missouri English J. N. Downen, Oklahoma A. dz M. College Mechanical Drawing Hassie Evatt, A. B., University of Oklahoma Mathematics Nana Ferguson, B. S. Missouri State Teachers College Science Kate Frank, B. S., M. A. University of Missouri Commercial O. T. Gilbertson, Typing and Stenography Parthenia Gregory, A. B., M. A. University of Oklahoma University of Chicago History, Head of Dept. Gloria Gulager, B. S. Northwestern College English Wanda Mae Hays, A. B. University of Oklahoma French and English Ethel Henson, B. S. Oklahoma A. Sz M. College Clothing Lutie Mae Hoffman, B. S. University of Oklahoma History J. T. Huckstep Oklahoma A. 8z M. College Metal Trades, Inrlustrial Mary Huffaker, A. B. University of Oklahoma Mathematics Anne Hunter, A. B. Northeastern State Teach- ers College History Emily Hunter, A. B. Northeastern State Teach- ers College History Clyrene Jamell, A. B., M. A. University of Illinois SCience Onis Gaines Jones, B. A., M. A. University of Arkansas University of Oklahoma English and History Charlotte Kennedy, A. B. Northeastern State Teach- ers College English and Journalism Goldie Lemon, A. B., M. A. University of Kansas English Elizabeth Little, A. B., M. A. Columbia University University of Kansas Home Economics, Head of Department Josephine McCool, B. S. Oklahoma College for Women Home Economics George T. McKinney, B. S. University of Oklahoma Chemistry, General Science Paul Marston, B. S. Northeastern State Teach- ers College S'Cience W. V. Martin, B. S. University of Chicago Commercial, Auditor Bonna Miller, A. B., B. S. University of Missouri Latin, Head of Foreign Language Department Mrs. T. H. Moore, A. B. University of Oklahoma History V. H. Mullen, B. S. University of Illinois Gymnastics Jay Needham, A. B., M. A. University of Oklahoma Columbia University History and Government Henry Aubrey Paden, A. B. University of Oklahoma Spanish A Carl E. Paul, B. S. Bradley Polytechnic Ins- titute Industrial, Head of Dept. M. A. Roberts, B. S. Northeastern State Teach- ers College Woodwork Maurine Robison, A.A., M.A. Christian College Northwestern University Music Raymond R. Scott, B. S., M. A. Northeastern State Teach- ers College University of Missouri Mathematics Della Sherman, A. B. East Central Teachers College Mathemativs Gordon Smith, B. S. Northeastern State Teach- ers College Woodwork L. F. Stewart Southwestern University Commercial, Spelling and Writing J. E. Sullivan, A. B. University of Indiana Algebra, Geometry, Head of Mathematics Dept. Adelaide Thain, B. S. Oklahoma A. Sz M. College Physical Education Mary Clyde Walker, B. S. Northeastern Texas State Teachers College English Mrs. M. C. Watson, M. A. University of Nebraska University of Missouri History Faith Way, A. B. Northeastern State Teach- ers College Mathematics Winifred Weaver, A. B. Friends University Home Economics B. L. Wertz, B. S., M. B. A. Northwestern University Economics, Sociology, Law Buena Vista White, B. L., A. B. University of Chicago Northeastern State Teach- ers College Music and Geography Mary White, B. A. Northeastern State Teach- ers College History and English Naomi White, A. B., M. A. Northeastern State Teach- ers College University of Oklahoma English, Latin Oklahoma White, B. S. Northeastern State College Shorthand, Typewriting G. C. Williams, B. S. in C. E., B. S. Cornell College Physics L. E. Worley, A. B. Shurtleff College Grad. Rochester Theological Seminary Geography, General Science Bessie M. Huff, A. B., M. A. Columbia University University of Kansas Vice-Principal, Dean of Junior College, Head of English Department Ray Rayford Supervisor of Art Thelma Peters Supervisor of Music Mrs. Albert Jenkins Librarian Helen Akley Registrar of Central High School Verbia R. Pfrimmer Secretary Catherine Cave Medical Assistant Mrs. G. C. Parker Cafeteria Manager Dorothy Fitzgerald Assistant Librarian Virginia Clymans Assistant Librarian Eutha Plunkett Registrar of Muskogee Jun- ior College O u5'c Goes 1 1 I1 I1 DU by Faye Evelyn Anthis Through the splendid direction and leadership of music teachers of Central High School, seven organ- izations have furnished entertainments during the school year. The fast-moving 130 piece band again launched on its career under the direction of Anton Goetz. Its first appearance in the showy new blue uniforms was at a prominent theater in the early fall. Because it was found that fifteen more uniforms were needed, the Band Queen was again elected by sell- ing votes. The winning candidate, Nancy Jane Davies, was sponsored by the hard working Entre Nous. The Forum supported Mable Louise Hargroveg the Senate, Irene Hossg Gunaike, Mary Willis Richards, Delphic, Margaret Ann Eisenschmidt. These girls were privileged to accompany the band on all out-of-town trips as well as march in parades at home games. Without the effort of these school clubs and their extensive campaigning, it is probable that the purchase of these uniforms would have been delayed. The support of the parents of the band members was also essential. Central has been proud of the band, and justly so, at every parade during the football season. Accompany- ing the football team, the band journeyed to Okmulgee and Oklahoma City. Programs of popular music were enjoyed by the students and the parents witnessed con- certs at Open House. The performance in the Santa Claus parade can be called the climax of the fall achievements. They appeared on the initial program over M.uskogee's own radio station, KBIX. Among the other activities of the spring were playing for the Boy Scout Circus, and the Rotary Convention at Fort Smith, Arkansas. The good reputation of this organization has been maintained under the leadership of Bobby Askew, president, Loy Weber, vice-president, Charles Proctor, secretary-treasurer, Bill Boyd, sergeant-at-arms, M. L. Penn, cheer leader. A smaller group of instrumentalists, many members taken from the band, composes the orchestra, which assists between acts of school plays and in assem- blies. Bobby Askew is presidentg Charles Proctor, vice- president, Esther Banks, secretary-treasurer, Bert Baker, sergeant-at-arms. They furnished the music between acts of the Junior Play. The climax of their career was in their splendid performance at the com- mencement exercises. Miss Maurine Robison supervises the activities of the Junior Boys' Glee Club, which is largely made up of eighth grade students. Each semester the personnel changes because ot' conflicting' schedules. The president for the autumn semester was Hoy Bohannong secretary, li. V. Cfowang treasurer, Billy Greerg librarians, J. T. Toney and Frank Bishopg the accompanist is Benton Dawson. Assisted by girls, classes in music, this group pre- sented the lovely operetta, The Legend ot' Sleepy Hol- low'l by Ira Wilson in assemblies in December. Strains ol' the Headless Horseman will long' be remembered by the audience, as well as beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, portrayed by Gloria Hooker, Brom Bones, im- personated by Bobby Edmonds, Ichabod Crane, by Thom' as Reese, and the dog by Eugene Kifer. Nita Joyce Poole entertained at Van Tassel's party with a dance, while Bobby Evans and Carolyn Powatan sung 'tSchool Days. This club ol' thirty-six members has also grac- iously appeared in regular assemblies and church ser- vices. including the Easter musical for the Junior High assembly group. The otiicers chosen by the spring' semester members are as follows: president, Merril Anderson: secretary, Doyle Phillipsg treasurer, VVeldon Phillipsg librarians, James Dawson, and Harold Simmons. The Senior Girls' and Boys' have been directed by Miss Thelma Peters for the past few years. Both clubs originally met before school hours, but this year it was made possible for the girls to meet on school time so that their preparations could be more thorough. In the early fall, Rosemary Moore was elected pres- ident, Mary Pruett, vice presidentg Darlene Bryant, secretaryg Lahoma Sanders, treasurerg Orene Boen and Hazel Shearer, librarians, Olga Delight Sprinkel is ac- companist for the club. Because of changing schedule the second semester, Betty Bush was elected the vice president to succeed Mary Pruett. The annual Christmas Canta, The Child Jesus by Colky presented by both girls and boys, was the high spot of their winter activi- ties. Soloists included Wayman Jones, a former glee club member, and Elaine Reid and Paul Hyatt, regular mem- bers, who were outstanding in dependability as well as excellent in voice work. The cantata was given for each assembly group this year instead of giving the perfor- mance in the gymasium as they did the previous year. These organizations gave the special music at the com- munity Thanksgiving service at the Baptist Church. The girls sang special numbers for the Bethany Presbyterian Church at the Christmas service and appeared at the Vesper Service in the First Presbyterian Church, May 3. In the special Easter assemblies, a combination of these groups sang The Hymn of Love ' by Anton Dvor- ak from the 'tSaint Cecilia Mass by Charles Francis Gounod, and other hymns. They also furnished the music for the commencement exercises. O Irish Hills, a favorite song of Mr. Speaker's was a featured num- ber. Terrell Covington was president of the Boys' Glee Club, Billy Nichols, vice-presidentg Nesby Sampson, secretary, Benton Dawson, accompanist. The Hollywood Review and Rural Rhythm were productions given in November by the Junior Girls' Glee Club, assisted by the Senior Girls' Chorus. Both clubs are directed by Miss Buena Vista White, who was the originator of these groups. Helen Hunes was the accompanist for these chorus- es. A delightful operetta called Up in the Air was given April 16 and 17. The repetition was given for the parents at Open House. Outstanding characters showing splendid solo work were Virginia Campbell, Robert Davis, Idell Merchant, and Creighton Thompson. Marie McGough, cast as an enterprising mother, splend- idly expressed her opinion in song. Juniper Johnson, the black-faced comedian, was perfectly impersonatcd by L. D. Powers. Ruth Erwin and Sybil Purdin were excellent as twin sisters. Wayne Graves, Hershall Starnes, Connie Matthews, and John Wilbourn were the other leading characters. Kathleen Wood and Ruth Erwin are president and secretary, respectively of the Senior Girls' Chorus, while Zella Waits and Muil Hunter are the oiiicers of the Junior Girls' Glee Club. Through cooperation of these organizations, the appropriate programs were given on Armistice, Thank- giving, Christmas, and Easter. The singing in the halls by distantly placed groups is said to be very beautiful especially by visitors who have witnessed these services Members of all these musical organizations are given regular school credit for these splendid accomp- lishments, hat ress Gang by Mildred liin t'There's that news man again! Yes sir, even you might see the person with a nose fit's rather hard to describej for news. That's one re- quirement and when your notice someone with a rather questioning nose you may be sure it is a nose for news . Chief Arty Curl works and worries trying to con- vince his flock that they should work and worry as he does. While going round and round Ed Kice, his as- sociate in crime, steps in to make the circle a little more complete. Their harried gray matter becomes deeply wrinkled as do their school-girl complexions until Mary Martha Richardson, another assistant, sniffs trouble in the air and hurries to the rescue. You know ace reporters come few and far between, but however, in very unusual packages. Now to look at Herbie Bridenthal or David Wood either one you wouldn't guess that they're never satisfied and tear their hair searching for ideas and information such as they might write. Who is this guy Brisbane anyway? You might ask Miss Jayne Griliith. She should know. Florine Guthrie has also had experience along this line. Mary Lou Fuller could tell you a lot too. Have you ever happened to notice the expression on the faces of the little men in the S1-uuf's cartoons? Ben- jie Milhoan etches the cherubic countenances of Jack Boulineau and Vernice Beverage into every one. Well- it is a mixture. Gordon March, Francis Armstrong, and Clem Snyder take care of the mercenary and technical points on the newspaper, such as advertising and attending to circu- lation. Fay Evelyn Anthis looks after them, making a regular check up affair, Eugene Flock and Donald Eddy used to follow her around, to see if the work was done properly of course. Getting stuck up is a very clinging occupation, especially if you are in the paste. Junior Pantel, senior editor, has even developed a pasty atmosphere from pasting pictures and trying to stick appointments to these irresponsible seniors. Writing them up was part of Jack Tayloris duty, but of course a pleasure as well. Joan Pritchett, Virginia Paul, and Rosemary Will- amson lend their helping hands. Irene Hoss doesn't ex- actly flunk on the subject either. When Charlie Looney walked in the editor's shoes he made the staf tick just like the tick in a clock. M. L. Penn and Frank Schaller helped to make up the eternal triangle, which was the subject of much well-meant concentration on the part of the paper's indispensable sponsor, Miss Charlotte Kennedy. Doris Thompson, a news director, spent most of her valuable time heckling Don Beardsworth, but Don was busy learning Shirley Temple's latest tap- taught in two easy lessons by Mary Powell. Bert Hen- derson, Douglas Guin, Bonnie Jean Durham, and Imo- gene Graham were paper people who circulated the Scout for you. Courageous Theodore Edwards struggled manfully with editorials while Olga Delight Sprinkle strained over her Central alumni. Every once in a while Hal Smith or Recil Allen sauntered into the classroom. Claudine McGinty and Virginia Davidson invariably were studiously inclined in the northeast corner of the room. And then the feature editor is the only cog remain- ing to be mentioned in this newspaper wheel, and you may find the answer to whom it is by glancing at the inscribed name at the 'beginning of this article. There now, satisfied? For taking the punk, ect. pictures which Ed Kice made you pose for and turning them into Hnished pro- ducts of the engravers art, J. C. Oliver, Hoyt Mc- Anally, Carl Tatum and Ed Richardson are chiefly responsible. The Press Men in the true sense of the word are: Burks Robbins, Eugene Pogue, Guy Osburn, Floyd Bishop, Irvin Smith, Joplin Webster, Bruce McFarland, Van Wright, John Askew, Lawrence Carlyon, John Gaddy, Virgil Mott, Raymond Preston, Kenneth Sias, Raymond Skinner, Gordon Smith, and Harold Wright. 'l fx-av. .' Green frogs by Mildred Iiin Having begun their life with only a small num- ber, it is naturally supposed that the present classes who proudly display their green frog emblem must have at one time been polliwogs. However, that is just the beginning. Very unusual but yet at the same time painfully prosaic is the history of B. H. U. and the Green Frogs. The Muskogee Junior College which is the more techni- cal name of the institution had its beginnings more or less like any other junior college having been authorized and accredited by the State University. A dean was found, teachers selected, and the college was pronounced ready to live. Miss Bessie M. Huff is the distinguished dean of Muskogee Junior College which is better known as Bessie Huff's University. Soon after the birth of the institution a few origin- al and otherwise ambitious collegians determined to beg, borrow, steal, or think up an appropriate emblem for their class. For several reasons, one perhaps being that the frog was a most descriptive animal-an am- phibian, the green frog was given the privilege of be- coming the insignia of Muskogee Junior College. Ta Da! Walter Martin is the president. He was elected by the sophomore class in the fall of 1935 and has served in this position during his sophomore year. In 1934 the Alpha Forensic Society was organized. This group is sponsored to encourage dramatics and oratory and is proud to claim B. L. Wertz as its adviser. Clyde Askew is now president. The debate squad, composed of David Linebaugh, Andrew Wilcoxen, Charles Gotwals, and Walter Martin has had a very successful season this year having won the state championship and the Jun- ior College National Tournament held in Hutchinson, Kansas, in April. 2 mf. ' All 1 AF C ' ww 'N Good fellowship in the school has been fostered by numer- ous social mixers and in various homes held in the school of the students. Pro- grams for the year have all won approv- al and acclaim dur- ing the year. Especi- ally did the Green Frog Antics meet with the students' approval. Other ac- tivities include the work of the boys' and girls' octets under the direction of Miss Buena Vista White. The basketball team coached by Vernon Mullen are proudly displaying new green shirts this year and boast of the best season in history of the school. The Green Frogs have taken some outstanding leaps this year and in their literary as well as in athletic activities have established for themselves an enviable reputation. ,, ...Y .,..,,.,,,-n we .. 'fai' M use .3 Wh d cate? by Vornice Beverage Oftentimes one stops to consider the value of education, asking himself just why do we educate? So many people of this day and especially members of the younger generation are constantly asking this question. Education is essential because it is the background to the social and economic structure of the world. It is the highest standard of American civilization. It is necessary also for en- lightenment and liber- ty. If it were not for the education that we re- ceive in the schools of today and the education our forefathers re- ceived, civilization would be no further de- veloped than it was thousands of years ago. Centuries ago, people lived in caves, ate wild roots and herbs for food, and used the skins of wild animals for ' clothing. Education has developed civilization such that people are no longer compelled to live as the ancient people lived. Thus, education was the means of acquiring all the modern conveniences that the people of today have come to re- gard as necessities. In the olden days education was limited only to a privileged few, who were wealthy. The poorer classes remained uneducated, thus making them slower to de- velop toward civilization. People who did have a chance to be educated considered it a privilege. Today, by means of our public schools, boys and girls of every class are privileged at least to receive a high school education. Many of the students do not properly appreciate this opportunity. Some of them attend school because it is required of them, and make not the slight- est effort to gain know- ledge which will be of use to them in the fu- ture. Early educators once said of public schools, that they were estab- lished for the perpetu- ation of democracy. Students are taught about the government of their nation and foreign affairs. The generation of today is more thoroughly edu- cated than were their forefathers, in order that it may run the government in the future without making the same mistakes. The public grade schools in Muskogee rate among the best in the state, as do both of the high schools. Central meets the requirements of all college entrances. Central may be either a preparatory school before entering college or it may train the student for a posi- tion without further schooling. Especially is the latter www szwu 1s case true in the Pre-Secretarial Course that Central offers. Many students have taken this course in high school as well as other courses, and have received a position upon graduation. A student may receive training at Central for al most any profession that he may desire, He may also prepare himself for college. If a boy should desire to be a printer he may receive the training in the printing department. He may also receive training for cabinet making in woodwork, ma- chinery in the machine shop, architecture in architect- ural drawing, bookbinding in the bookbinding class, and many others. A girl may receive training in Cent1'al to be a seamstress in clothing, dietician in foods, stenographer in typing and shorthand, filist bookkeeper in bookkeep- ing, and a home decorator in home decorations. All of these subjects are offered in the seven cour- ses that Central offers. They are College Preparatory, General Business and Bookkeeping, Pre-Secretarial, Pre-Collegiate Commercial, General Industrial, Tech- nical and Engineering, and Home Economics. The College Preparatory Course requires training in Latin, a modern language other than English, His- tory, Social Science including History, Industrial Geo- graphy, Sociology, Economics, and Commercial Law, Mathematics, Biological and Physical Science includ- ing General Science III-IV, Biology, Physiology, H. S. Geography, Chemistry, and Physics. English, Mathematics, Social Science including His- tory, Commercial Law, Industrial Geography, Sociology, and Economics, Bookkeeping I, II, III, IV, General Science, and Oflice Practice make up the requirements for a General Business and Bookkeeping Course. Clie Pre-Secretarial Course has little deviation from the College Preparatory Course. In this course there is no requirement for a modern language other than English. It is necessary for a student to have two years of Shorthand, two years of Typing, and one year of Bookkeeping. In the Pre-Collegiate Connnercial Course all pupils have to choose one or the other of the following sub- jects: Typewriting I, II, III, and Stenography I, II, or Industrial Geography and Bookkeeping I, II, III, IV. This is in addition to the regular requirements for entering a college. Pupils are given the opportunity to select any of the following sequences in a General Industrial Course: mmzwzzzzz1 :4:: 'am-mzmrs Trade Woodwork, Trade Metal Work, Trade Electrical Work, Commercial Cookery, Trade Printing, Drafting, Bookkeeping. Besides the general high school requirements, a year of Woodwork and a year of Mechanical Drawing is required in a Technical and Engineering Course. The Home Economics Course offers an opportunity to take Clothing, Foods, Architectural Drawing, and Home Architecture, and Home Decorating. Home Ec- onomic students are required to have, in addition to the regular requirements, a year of Algebra, Geomet- ry, and History, and two years of Language in order to attend college. Education is the foundation upon which all present economic, social, and political institutions are based. It is the stepping stone to success and all those who wish to reach the height of their ambition must have a high degree of education. The standard of liv- ing of the people as a whole has been raised by a more complete edu- cation. Every improve- ment in the field of edu- cation brings about a corresponding improve- ment in the standards of the masses. Quoting from a well- known educator, Edu- cation is life. The school has become the labora- tory for establishing opinions on health, bas- ic knowledge, vocation, civic affairs of locali- ties, state, nation, and world, home, leisure, and ethics. In Central High School an attempt is made to minister to the needs of all types of individuals. The moral side of the child's education is not overlooked. Studies in ethical training and good citizenship can be found in every course. More time is spent in Central teaching pupils how to live than ever before. Education is not only cultural, but it is a practical necessity. At one time the chief objective was the preparation of its students for college entrance. Since 1890 there has been a phenomenal increase in the number of students attending high school. As the num- ber of students enrolled increased the high school has changed its course of study to provide that great group of students who never are permitted to continue their education. During recent years preparation for certain vocations has been recognized by many high schools as the most important objective. Central does a great deal toward reaching this objective as has been indicated. This high school and its principal, L. M. Speaker, has made great strides in education in the last few years, and has taken care of the educational needs of approx- imately 2,000 students. Education can never be studied in a class- room as a specific sub- ject. Education can only be acquired after many years of experience and t1'ials. As a matter of study, education is the subject for a lifetime of study and concentra- tion. One is never ful- ly educated. The pictures shown in this article are print- ed to show the large en- rollment of various grades and departments in Central High School. Largest this year by far, the enrollment in Central continues to mount as the years go by. In the Junior class this year 371 are enrolled. There are 298 in the present Sophomore class, and 313 in the ninth grade. 263 seniors graduate this year, most of whom have completed 12 years of study in Muskogee schools. 'gski n Heroes by Jack Boulineau Many forces hammered at the Rougher squad dur- cobs, and rugged Willis LaRue. Among those return- ing the past season and all these forces united to des- ing from the season of 1934 were Hal Smith, fullback, troy the Rougher championship of the state of Oklahoma. Some of the forces are the ones apt to be found anywhere, but this fall they had the habit of turning up in the most untimely spots. Weather, sickness, injuries, and just plain jinx all of- fered a bit toward the Rougher downfall. Spirits were high when a squad of forty men turned out to begin training last spring. As a prelude to one of the most strenuous seas- ons yet to be experienced by Mus- kogee squadmen Coach Bob Cort- right, ably assisted by Paul Mar- ston and Captain Recil Allen put the boys through a hard two weeks of practice. During this period likely mater- ial was found in the bulkiness of Keith Rigney, tall rangy Jack Ja- Joe Singleterry, Recil Allen, halfbackg Jack Larrimore, quarterback, Dayne Mayes, W- R. Hudspeth, Bill Boyd, Tommy Sharp, Albert Ballou, Harry Crank, and Virgil Mott, line- men. Another likely find was Charles Bub Hall who devel- oped into a good tackle. With this array of material, Coach Cortright made ready the Rougher battleship that for two years previously had sunk every team coming across her bows. Beginning at the first of four weeks of practice the squad went through drill and signals and was ready to be launched against the Stillwell Indians. The Ind- ians were a fairly easy foe but a good team against which to open the season. Captain Al- len led an attack that was most successful. Little Joe Singleterry got away for a number of nice gains. In the line Dub Hurlspeth and Harry Crank showed up well. After spending a week ironing out the errors found in the Stillwell game on Friday, September 20, the Rougher dreadnaught was to be successfully launched again, this time against the ,Fayetteville Bulldogs. The Roughers rang up their 20th straight victory 13-7 over the Bulldogs. The Rougher line played in the limelight all during this game. Following this successful opening of the season the Roughers received their first setback by being tied 13-13 by the Sapulpa Chieftains. This game was played at Sapulpa, and was the first tie to which Mus- kogee had been held in four years. The Roughers practically squared themselves by taking the Bristow Purple Pirates over the rocks to the tune of 27-0. There were no heroes in this game, each man doing his prescribed part and bringing home a nice victory. The Roughers were again held to a tie, this time by the Bartlesville Wildcats. Neither team scored, but the Roughers outgained the Wildcats in ya1'ds from scrimmage. ig: I Q? A 1. ,, T Renewing a competition started in 1934, the Mus- kogee squad journeyed to Oklahoma City to meet the Classen Comets only to be trampled beneath the su- perior Comet attack. Harry Crank playetl the best game of his high school career. He broke through the line, incessantly breaking up plays. The Roughers were behind at the last whistle 14-6. The Okmulgee Bulldogs then victimized the Rough- ers 6-2 Friday, November 1. The Roughers were in the worst shape possible. The outstanding injured were Keith Rigney, who was hurt in an auto accident, and Hal Smith, who had played two games already with a broken hand. The Okmulgeeans crossed the pay stripe in the third quarter and the Roughers safety came in the fourth period. A week of rest before making the longest trip ever made by a Rougher squad aided the Rougher team in tying Maplewood Leafs of St. Louis, Missouri. The Leafs were the champions of Missouri and Iowa. The Leafs outgained Muskogee, but the Roughers put out fight that couldn't be stopped. The Maplewood boys will come to Muskogee next fall. The most important, most colorful, and the game that means more to every Muskogeean and decides the l 1 A success of every Rougher season, is the annual Turkey Day game with the Tulsa Braves. This last fall the Roughers fell before the piston-like charges of Dave Egbert. The Rougher defense never seemed to get or- ganized because the line was ripped to pieces the first half, and only in the last half did the Roughers make a threat. However, this threat was never realized and the Braves had added another scalp to their collection. So ended a season of ups and downs, downs, and ups. It was like the cross currents of a sea. Sometimes the Roughers started out on the right track, but in- variably something upset all hope. A championship squad is the promise for next season with Jacobs, Sharp, LaRue, Taylor, and Osburne returning to make it hot for all Rougher foes during the fall of '36. The squad this year would have been a championship team if the jinx had not worked overtime. Twenty-three of Central High's football squad were rewarded as lettermen for the 1935 season. The remain- ing eleven were unable to get the required number of quarters, for it was the first season for most of them as they were freshmen. More first year men have received letters this year than ever before. The reason for this is the apparently green team that Hnished what can be called a fairly successful season. It seems as though, for a few years, at least, West High products will control and push the Roughers to a state championship next year. Fourteen of the twenty- three lettermen lettered at West High before coming to Central. Five men on the starting eleven came across town with their talent. The Roughers will not be as hard hit by graduation as will other teams. Only four men on the first string will be lost. They are as follows: Harry Crank, guardg Blackie Hudspeth, the piston of the line, Bill Boyd, center, and Captain Recil Allen, halfbackg also three who are lettermen, will be lost. They are Virgil Mott, end, Charles i'Bu'b Hall, tackle, Robert Kersey, center. To replace the Hrst string graduates are Sharpe, Wilson, Taylor, and La Rue. The remaining lettermeng Jack Jacobs, endg Dayne Mayes, tackleg Leonard Wil- liams, guard, Raymond Acree, end, Jack Larrimore, quarterback, Hal Smith, fullbackg Joe Singleterry, halfbackg Clifford Rogers, quarterbackg Keith Rigney, fullback, Guy Osburn, halfbackg Albert Ballou, end. The following squadmen received reserve letters: J. D. Fulkerson, N. Fulkerson, Jack Ramsey, Gene David- son, Leon Mullins, Preston Shelton, Buell Griflith, and Jack Baker. Position Name E Jack Jacobs E Albert Ballou E Willis LaRue E Raymond Acree E Virgil Mott T Dayne Mayes T W. R. Hudspeth T Harold Wilson G Tommy Sharp G Harry Crank G Harris Elrod C Bill Boyd C Bob Kersey Weight No. Class Experience Jack Larrimore Recil Allen Joe Singleterry Keith Rigney Hal Smith Leonard Williams 160 67 Soph. W, W 165 66 Senior 1, W 160 58 Soph. W 150 50 Junior 11, W 155 52 Senior Q, J 195 70 Senior if, J 180 69 Senior 14, S 165 63 Senior S, W 170 62 Junior S, S 155 65 Senior 6, 'l' 140 57 Junior W, W 190 71 Senior bk, W 150 60 Senior S, W 160 Senior 1, W, W 155 Senior 1' 140 Junior 'S J 180 Soph. W 160 Senior X 145 Soph. S NJ Central letterman, fSJ Squad material, QW, West High, fJJ Junior. I me x NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY nIraI'5 all f amo by Mary Martha Richardson Central has many ways in which honor is shown to those students deserving it. Every pupil in the high school has a chance to receive these honors. One of the highest hono1's which can be given to a senior is memb- ership in the Senior National Honor Society. Members are selected from the upper quarter of the senior class ranked according to their scholarship, for the four years of high school. Service, leadership, and character also are considered in choosing this group. They are chosen by the faculty committee on scholarships and awards composed of Miss Goldie Lemon, Miss Parthcnia Greg- ory, C. E. Paul, Mrs. O. C. Jamell, Miss Elizabeth Little, and G. C, Williams. This honor is worth striving four years to attain, for not only is the membership attained, but also good habits of study and concentration are usually formed, JUNIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY which factors last throughout a lifetime. The following are members of this organization: Fay Evelyn Anthis, Bill Boyd, Margaret Broaddus, Terrell Covington, Herbert Daily, Nancy Jane Davies, Benton Dawson, Joseph Duran, Mary Dyer, Ed Edmond- son, Udell Engelbrecht, Lu Verne Fleak, Eugene Flock, Helen Goodwin, Jane Grifiith, Doris Grover, Florine Guthrie, Mabel Louise Hargrove, Helen Hillhouse, John Kilgore, Mildred King, Don Ki1'k, Charles Looney, Clau- dine McGinty, Ralph Millsap, Rosemary Moore, Billy Nichols, H. L. Pantel, Robert Pitchford, Walter Pear- son, Mary Pruett, Mary Richardson, Nesby Sampson, Olga Delight Sprinkel, Thomas Taylor, Robert Vanda- griff, Virginia Vann, Yvonne Walton, Herman Witt, Helen Wood. The Junior National Honor Society is another group which is worthy of mention. These students are selected from the list of Distinguished Students, who in addition, have satisfactory service records. The following people have been chosen for this honor: Jimmye Adams, Virginia Albright, Beatrice Ap- plebee, Mary Elizabeth Barthett, Charlene Beverage, Vernice Beverage, Hoy Bohannon, Wynema Bradford, Bennie Bragg, Fred Brown, Johnnie Case, Frances Cherry, Margaret Cherry, Wanda Cox, Odessa Cun- ningham, Juanita Dodson, Betty Duke, Sigfred Floren, Bob Forrester, Helen Goetz, Frank R. Goff, Inez Gould, Imogene Graham, Mary F. Goodin, Cleo Henry, Ger- aldine Henshaw, T. J. Herber, Gladys Hillhouse, Billy Huckins, Mary Huckins, Paul Hyatt, Shirley Jackson, Marjorie Jobe, Ollie Belle King, Thomas King, Mary Kobel, Rose Marie Lagrone, Margaret McNeeley, Eu- gene, Maham, Esther Markham, Idell Merchant, Dennis Minugh, Nancy Pierce, Helen Pigg, Dorothy Pruitt, David Ralph, Helen Reece, LaVenia Reece, Helen Run- yon, Jim Shouse, Dorothy Mae Smith, Sybil Spade, Gordon Spenser, Dorothy Suhre, Frances E. Stewart, Mildred Stone, Ruth Stone, Betty Throckmorton, James Treadwell, Imogene Vann, Jessie Wallace, Mildred Walker, Wilma Nell West, Cherry Wilcoxen, Norma Jane Williams, Juanita Wisdom, and Henrietta Withrow. Another honor organization is the M Service Club, but membership in this organization is based not on scholarship altogether, but on special service ren- dered in Central High School. Athletes, debaters, class officers, monitors, actors, actresses, and numerous oth- ers are entitled to service points which in turn entitle the owner to membership in the M Service Club. The following are members of this group for the year 1936: Jimmye Adams, John Adams, Viola Addington, Virginia Albright, Jay Alcorn, Bobby E. Alfrey, Merrill Anderson, Fay Evelyn Anthis, Bobby Askew, Doris Gayle Atkinson, Mildred Avants, Bert Allen Baker, Doris Baker, Jack K. Baker, Esther Banks, Daphne DISTINGUISHED STUDENTS Baldwin, Mary Elizabeth Barthett, Lyman Beard, Kath- erine Beckman, Lois Beers, Berl Beverage, Charlene Beverage, Vernice Beverage, Orene Boen, Hoy Bohan- non, Maxine Boyd, James Francis Boyle, Benny Bragg, Dona Luella Brewer, Herbert Bridenthal, Lloyd Brown, Betty Bush, Betty Buster, Clifton Butler, Virginia Campbell, Johnnie Belle Case, Durwood Casey, Eleanor Catlett, Frances Cherry, Eugenia Chilcoat, Nelle Cle- ments, Betty Cloud, Harve Cloud, C. W. Clymans, Rich- ard Hugh Coffman, Jack Cole, Elmore Conner, Alta Virginia Cooper, Barbara Ellen Crane, Richard Cronk, Joe Crumm, Arthur Curl, Eugene Davidson, Virginia Davidson, Benton Clarence Dawson, Albert Day, Juanita Dodson, Betty Ruth Donnelly, Betty Duke, Joe Duran, Mary Jane Dyer, Bobby Edmonds, Ruth Erwin, Freddie Lou Etter, Eugene Flock, Fred Flusche, Bob Forrester, Nona Foust, Don Fowler, Pauline Frazier, Mose Frye, Mary Lou Fuller, David Lloyd George, Helen Goetz, Julia Catherine Gold, Helen Louise Goodwin, Martha Gorman, Mary Gorman, Inez Gould, Nellie Grandstaff, O. B. Gray, Virgil Gray, J. B. Greene, Kathryn Green, Marie Gregory, Phillip Gregory, Jane Griffith, Douglas Guin, Florine Guthrie, J. D. Haigler, Charles Hall, John Hannah, Paul Hannah, Cora Jane Harder, Mable Louise Hargrove, Maurice Hart, Helen Mae Hays, Frank Heckenkemper, Cleo Henry, Geraldine Henshaw, Bennie Herrin, Bonnie Louise Herrin, Annie E. Hill, Lillie Hill, R.oberta Hill, Gladys Hillhouse, Helen Hill- house, Gloria Hooker, Irene Hoss, Bill Price Huckins, Norma Hudson, Emma Jane Humphries, Paul Hyatt, Kenneth Ihrig, Robert Jackson, Shirley Jackson, Jack Jacobs, Merton Frederick Jeanes, Kenneth Johnson, Sam Johnson, Joe Nita Frances Jordan, Helen Karnes, Dorothy Keaton, Edward Kice, John Barker Kilgore, Mildred King, Ollie Belle King, Thomas Frank King, Stanley Knerim, Rose Marie LaGrone, Virginia Lamp- ton, Peggy Lee, Wanda Lee, Harlen Lemon, Victor Lewis, Milford Lindsey, Charles Looney, Hoyt McAnal- ly, Junior Arthur McKenzie, Eugene Maham, Gordon Whitaker March, Esther Markham, Edra Mathews, Ra- chel Virginia Maxwell, Idell Merchant, Bobby Michal, Rex Michal, Thelma Miller, Ralph Millsap, Kenneth E. Moore, Rosemary Moore, Jim Ed Morton, Virgil Mott, Cecil Virgil Mounger, Ruth Murray, Beulah Elizabeth Newton, J. W. Odom, J. C. Oliver, C. A. Overstreet, Helen Palmer, H. L. Pantel Jr., Howell Parks, Lee Parks, Virginia Paul, Alonzo Pearce, Walter Pearson, M. L. Penn, Doyle Phillips, Robert Pitchford, Jerry Poole, Fred Powell, Mary Powell, Herman Powers, Cha1'les H. Proctor, Mary Pruett, Sybil Purdin, John Redpath, La Venia Reece, Bobby Reese, Mary Martha Richardson, Jackie Richie, Frank George Rigney, Brock Robertson, William Rogers, Edith Rose, Helen Runyon, Sylvia Rush, Oris Lee Ryser, Joy Sager, Nesby Samp- son, LaHoma Clifford Sanders, Juanita Scroggins, Tommy Sharp, Jim Shouse, Bernard Simmons, Betty M SERVICE CLUB Jane Singleterry, Earl Robert Smith, Jane Smith, Rose Ann Smith, Clem Snyder, Sybil Spade, Silas Sparks, Olga Delight Sprinkel, Russell Stitzer, Henrietta Stolp- er, Juanita Suhre, Anne Swan, Jack Taylor, Joe TeaH', Emerson Thayer, Virginia A. Thompson, Betty Jane Throckmorton, Lester Torbett, Joe Trammell, James Treadwell, John Trent, Robert E. Vandagriff. One of the main honor societies in the honor system is the list of Distinguished Students. Those students who maintain a composite citizenship grade of not less than A- and no grade in any solid subject of less than B- for three or more consecutive semesters aut- omatically become members of this group. Students who have consistently made the six weeks' honor roll are as follows: Jimmye Adams, Virginia Albright, Beatrice Apple- bee, Mary E. Barthett, Charlene Beverage, Vernice Bev- erage, Hoy Bohannon, Wynema Bradford, Margaret Broaddus, Frances Cherry, Terrell Covington, Wanda Cox, Nancy J. Davies, Benton Dawson, Juanita Dodson. Betty Duke, Ed Edmondson, Freddie Lou Etter, Lu Verne Fleak, Sigfred Floren, Bob Forrester, Helen Goetz, Helen Goodwin, Inez Gould, Imogene Gra- ham, Florene Guthrie, Mable Hargrove, Cleo Henrv, T. J. Herber, Gladys Hillhouse, Helen Hillhouse, Shirley Jackson, Marjorie Jobe, Barker Killgore, Midred King, Ollie Belle King, Thomas King, Don Kirk, Mary Kobel. Rose Marie LaGrone, Margaret McNeeley, Eugene Ma- ham, Esther Markham, Billy Nichols, J. C. Oliver, Helen Pigg, Robert Pitchford, Mary Pruett, David Ralph, Betty Raymond, Helen Reece, Mary M. Richardson, Sybil Spade, Frances Stewart, Ruth Stone, Mildred Stone, Dorothy S.uhre, Thomas Taylor, Imogene Vann, Jessie Wallace, Mildred Walker, Wilma Nell West, Norma J. Williams, Juanita Wisdom, Helen B. Wood, Dorothea Mae Smith, Margaret Cherry. oolei n acleward by Irene H055 Being a senior in Central High School holds many pleasures ani diversities for the students. During the whole year there is some thrilling activity just around the corner to look forward to. First in the year came the coronation of the foot- ball queen. The queen's party consisted of her maid of honor, the first attendant, and four attendants. She was crowned in a very impressive ceremony during Thanks- giving week. At her coronation the rolling pin and der- by were presented to two members of the faculty. A lady member who has the best prospect of early matri- mony receives the pin, which she decorated with the school colors and carried to the Turukey Day game. The most eligible bachelor was presented with a derby. Miss Catherine Cave received the rolling pin and Hen- ry Aubrey Paden, the derby this year. Another election held in the fall was that of the band queen. The five school clubs chose a girl as their candidate and votes were sold for a penny each. The money was used for the purchase of new band uniforms. Entre Nous candidate, Nancy Jane Davies, was elect- ed. Her attendants were Mable Louise Hargrove, backed by the Forum Debating Society, Irene Hoss, supported by the Senate Athletic Society, Mary Willis Richards, the Gunaike Literary Society. Queen Nancy, a senior, ruled over the band's activities for the rest of the year. She was crowned at the coronation of the foot- ball queen. The other queen elected in Central was the basket- ball queen who was Irene Hoss, a junior. Her attend- ants were Jayne Griffith and Marguerite Johnson, two seniors, and her crown bearer was little Anne Buck, mascot of the Gunaike Literary Society. The corona- tion of Queen Irene was held before the Muskogee-Bris- tow basketball game, and the queen was crowned by Captain Lee Ryser. She rules over the remaining games and activities of the Rougher cage team. Next to the Thanksgiving Day game and gradu- ation exercises probably the most important event in the senior's year is Hobo Day. This came on April first and every senior donned the most ridiculous and orig- inal costume he could think of and made merry the whole day long. Special assemblies were held for the benefit of those students in the morning, and the after- noon was spent in picnicking and entertainment. Shortly after the Christmas vacation the Junior Play was presented for the purpose of raising money for the Junior-Senior banquet, which the juniors fi- nanced. The play was entitled New Fires and was directed by Miss Eva Curtis. The cast was composed of Katherine Hanan, Carol Clark, Carolyn Cave, Nellie Clonts, Bobby Askew, C. A. Overstreet, Jack Shackle- ford, David Wood, Inez Gould, Jo Nita Jordan, Sybil Spade, Vernice Beverage, Elaine Reid, Beulah Cro- man, Charles Hugh Proctor, Katherine Murphy, Sid- ney Broaddus, Nelle Clement, Nina Wainwright, Her- man Powers, Evelyn Burleson, Richard Underwood, Bob Forrester, Dorothy Suhre, Bobby Allen Alfrey, Connie Matthews, Charles Breedlove, Francis Stewart, and Clifton Butler. During the latter part of the school year the last week of senior attendance was set aside to present all awards, cups, scholarships, and medals to the various g1'aduating individuals who had won honors for their class and the school. Also during this week known as Senior Week came the presentation of the Senior Play. The play given was Skidding , a three-act comedy. The cast was composed of the following seniors: Ed Kice, Wal- ter Pearson, Mary Martha Richardson, Margaret Eisen- schmidt, Jack Boulineau, Herbert Daily, Helen Goodwin, Nancy Jane Davies, Billy Nichols, Bert Baker, Mildred King, Rosemary Moore, Loy Weber, Nesby Sampson, Bill Boyd, Phil Stolper, Mary Pruett, Betty Boteler, Faye Evelyn Anthis, and Rosemary Williamson. The initiation of a group of seniors into the Nat- ional Honor Society was carried out in an impressive ceremony in the school auditorium. Students receiving this honor were selected from persons of the upper 25 per cent of the senior class. They were judged on quali- ties of leadership, service, citizenship, and scholarship. The Junior-Senior banquet capped the climax of the social events of the year. This banquet was given by the juniors for the seniors. The officers of the junior class, President Bobby Askew, vice-president, Irene Hoss, and councilmen, Inez Gould and C. W. Clymans were in charge and under them were committees of junior gi1'ls who made the favors and decorations. After the banquet all activities of the senior year except the graduation exercises were completed. Senior class officers for this year are president, Terrell Covington, vice-president, Bert Henderson, secretary, Bill Boyd, treasurer, Bill Nicholsg and councilmen, Mable Louise Hargrave, Nancy Jane Davies, and Charles Looney. fFirst Rowl MARY PRUETT College Preparatory W Service, Junior Play, M Service, Entre Nous, Latin Club, Junior National Honor Society. FLORINE GUTHRIE College Preparatory W Service, Eagle Staff, M Service, Gunaike, Arch Bearer, Scout Staff, Operetta, Chieftain Staff, Press Association. BILLIE BLALOCK Home Economics BILLY ASH General Business Oflice Practice, House of Representatives. FRANCES POTTER Pre-Collegiate Junior National Honor Society, Glee Club, Alternate. MARGARET BROADDUS Home Economies Pep Squad, W Service Club, Green Peppers. KATHRYN RASHAW College Preparatory Glee Club, Girl Scouts, M Service, Public Speaking. lSecond Rowj JOAN PRITCHETT College Preparatory Glee Club, W Service, Scout Staff. ROSEMARY WILLIAMSON Home Economics Delphic, M Service, Make-Up Club, Junior Play. CAROLYN LUFF Pre-Secretarial HELEN HILLHOUSE Latin Club, Delphic, Glee Club. College Preparatory NIMROD PRESTON Technical Erzgiueerivzg Band, Spanish Club. ELIZABETH BROWN College Preparatory W Service, M Service. MARY LOU FULLER College Preparatory Entre Nous, Football Attendant, Courtesy Queen Attendant, Scout Staff. fThird Rowj LOWELL S MITH College Preparatory JOSEPHINE OSBURN Pre-Secretarial Glee Club, Girl Reserves. RUTH A. WALKER Representative. MARTHA GORMAN W Service, Entre Nous. MARY GORMAN College Preparatory College Preparatory College Preparatory W Service, Entre Nous, Representative. LAUREE NIACDOUGALL Home Eeorz omics Glee Club, M Service, Football Attendant. DOROTHY BLACKLEDGE College Preparatory Glee Club, Senior Girls' Chorus, Delphic, Green Peppers. lFirst Rowj LoY WEBER College Preparatory Band, Vice-President of Band, Forum, President, West High Council, Representative, Junior Play, West High Orchestra, Stage Craft, W Service Club, M Service Club. IRENE CROISANT College Preparatory Junior Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Chorus, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girl Reserves. LU VERNE FLEAK College Preparatory Latin Club, Presidentg Distinguished Students, Jun- ior National Honor Society, Delphic. MARGARET FULLER Home Economics Senior Girls' Chorus, Green Peppers. BILLIE PI-INDERGRASS Pre-Collegiate Green Peppers, Senior Girls' Chorus, Secretary of Sophomore Class. GEORGIA CARKEE Commercial Glee Club, Music Club. HOWARD EAST College Preparatory lSecond Rowj PAULINE TERRELL College Preparatory Representative, Alternate, President Green Peppers. REGINA BONICELLI College Preparatory Gunaike, Alternate. EMMA BELLE KELLY College Preparatory W Service Club, Glee Club, Opera Club, Eaglets. MARY POWELL College Preparatory Representatives, Speaker Pro-Tem, Debate, Entre Nous, Vice-President, Secretary, Junior Play. VIRGINIA LAMPTON College Preparatory Entre Nous, Football Queen Attendant. JUANITA SCROGGINS College Preparatory Representative THOMAS TAYLOR College Preparatory M Service. lThird Rowl WALTER PEARSON College Preparatory Band, Forum, Tennis Team, President, Hi-Y. OLGA DELIGHT SPRINKLE College Preparatory West High Press Club, All School Play, W Service, M Service Club, Gunaike, Secretary, President, Glee Club, Accompanist, Scout Staif. FLORENCE KREPPS College Preparatory W Service Club, Glee Club, Gunaike. FAY EVELYN ANTHIS College Preparatory W Service Club, Maid of Honor, W. H. S., M Service Club, Junior National Honor Society, Junior Play, Entre Nous, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Scout Staff, Chieftain Staff, Press Association. HELEN LOUISE GOODWIN College Preparatory West High Glee Club, Entre Nous, President. LADEAN DITMAR College Preparatory CHARLES HALL College Preparatory West High Football Team, Basketball, Central Foot- ball Team, Basketball. fFirst Rowj JAMES PECK College Preparatory Representative, Alternate. HAROLD LA GRONE College Preparatory BILL ADDINGTON College Preparatory Band. MARY ELIZABETH WRIGHT Pre-Secretarial Assistant Director Senior Play. RICHARD CRONK Com.rn.ereial CHARLES CHERRY Commercial EUGENE BROWN College Preparatory lSecond Rowj TERRELL COVINGTON College Preparatory Forum, Speaker of House, Debate, M Service, Distinguished Student, President of Senior Class, President of Forum. PHOEBE MESSNER College Preparatory Operetta, Junior Girls' Glee Club, Girl Reserve. ROSEMARY MOORE College Preparatory W Service, Entre Nous, M Service, Senior Girls' Glee Club. MARGARET EISENSCHMIDT College Preparatory Delphic, President, M Service, W Service. BETTY DONNELLY General Business Alternate, Literary Club, Bank, MAGGIE GRAHAM Pre-Secretarvkzl NESBY SAMPSON Business-Bookkeeping Junior Boys' Glee Club, Senior Boys' Glee Club, Junior Play, Alternate, Debate, M Service, Oratory. fThird Rowj DOUGLASS GUINN I College Preparatory Junior Boys' Glee Club, Senior Boys' Glee Club, M Service Club. BENTON DAWSON College Preparatory Latin Club, Accompanist, Distinguished Student, Junior National Honor Society, Junior Play Lead. RICHARD CUMMINGS College RALPH MILLSAP HM' Service, Senior Boys' Glee Club. College GEORGE GARRETT College M Service. LACY GRIMES College Band, Representative, W Service. STANTON Corn College Forum. Preparatory Preparatory Preparatory Preparatory Preparatory fFirst Rowi VIRGINIA GOAD College Preparatory W Service, Glee Club, Senior Girls' Chorus, Glee Club. CLAUDINE MCGINTY College Preparatory Girl Reserves, Senior Girls' Glee Club, M Service. ROY MCLAIN College Preparatory NED GRAY General Industrial PHIL STOLPHER General Business and Bookkeeping Football, Hi-Y, Track, Manager, Forum, Junior Play. WYNEMA CANTRELL General Business and Bookkeeping Alternate, Girls' Chorus, M Service. E. G. GILMORE Pre-Collegiate Commercial Junior Boys' Glee Club. fSecond Rowj DON KIRK College Preparatory W Service, National Junior Honor Society, M Service, Debate, Band, Distinguished Students, Glee Club. NANCY JANE DAVIES College Preparatory Vice-President of West High School, Junior Play, Entre Nous, Treasurer Debate, Latin Club, Student Sponsor of Forum, Band Queen, Student Council. JACK TAYLOR College Preparatory Scout Staff, Press Association, Senate, Student Coun- cil, Eagle Staff. MARY KATHRYN CUNNINGHAM Pre-Secretarial Junior Girls' Glee Club. T. L. GAMBRELL College Preparatory Boys' Glee Club. BILLY SIMPSON General Business Commercial West High Football, W Service, Bank. KELELAH JOBE Pre-Collegikzte Commercial Junior Girls' Glee Club, Girl Reserves. l Thi rd Rowj MARY LANE College Preparatory WILLIAM WATERMAN E Colleg-e Preparatory MARY ELIZABETH SHELTON General Business and Bkpg. Girl Reserves. JACK HINES College Preparatory Junior Basketball, Representative, Basketball. EVELYN PALMER College Preparatory Entre Nous, Junior Girls' Glee Club. ED SALLEE Industrial ROBERT C. LYNN Industrial Junior Football, Representative. Q First Rowj M. L, PENN College Preparatory Band, Orchestra, Speaker Pro-Tem, House of Repre- sentatives, Scout Staff, Junior Play, '35. DORIS GRovER College Preparatory Alternate, Spanish Club, President of Spanish Club. DOROTHY FARTHING College Preparatory VONN REID College Preparatory Senior Boys' Glee Club, Cafeteria Service. VIRGINIA PAUL College Preparatory Football Queen, Gunaike, Senate Sponsor, Scout Staff. ROWENA PALMER College Preparatory Delphic, Representative. DEE FOSTER College Preparatory l Second Rowj BOB PITCHFORD College Preparatory Junior Honor Society, Distinguished Student. MARY MARTHA RICHARDSON College Preparatory Senior Girls' Chorus, Alternate, Junior Play, Scout Staff, Junior Honor Society, M Service, Assistant Editor, Distinguished Student. ANNA BELLE HENRY College Preparatory CLEM SNYDER College Preparatory Band, Scout Staff, M Service. HELEN GERTRUDE CLARK College Preparatory Gunaike, Assistant Gym Instructor. BETTY RAYMOND College Preparatory Entre Nous, Football Attendant, M Service, House of Representatives. ED EDMONDSON College Preparatory Editor of Eagle, National Junior Honor Society, M Service, Forum, Debate, Rhodian Society, President of Student Body, Golden UM . fThird Rowj WAYNE RICHEY College Preparatory Senate, House of Representatives, Alternate, M Service Club. UDELL ENGELBRECHT College Preparatory M Service Club, Latin Club, Entre Nous. HELEN B. WOOD College Preparatory Delphic, Latin Club, Distinguished Students, Junior National Honor Society, M Service Club, Representatives. GERALD LAWRENCE College Preparatory M Service Club, Band, Orchestra. CLARA WHALEY College Preparatory YVONNE WALTON College Preparatory Sorelle, Eagle Staff, W Service, Football Queen Attendant, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Delphic, Junior Play, Girl Reserves. JACK BOULINEAU College Preparatory W Service Club, Junior National Honor Society, Junior Play, Scout Staff, Glee Club, Press Associa- tion, Chieftain Staff. ARTHUR CURL fFirst Rowj College Preparatory Editor of Scout, Chieftain Staff, M Service. ORALEE WOOLEY College Preparatory Glee Club, '34,'35, Girl Reserves, '33, '34, '35, '36. JIMMIE REID Band, '35, '36, J UANITA MOORE Commercial Pre-Secretarial Dennison Club, '32, Swimming Club, '32, Girl Re- serves, '32, '33, '34, '35. JOE HARRIS EULA JOHNSON General Industrial Pre-Secretarial KENNETH IHRIG College Preparatory Junior Boys' Service Club, Glee Club, Forum, '34 '35, '36, M '34, '35, '36, Latin Club, '33, '34, '35. Q Second Row, DOROTHY GORSELINE Pre-Collegiate Commercial Junior Girls' Glee Club, '32, '33, Junior Girls' Chorus, '33, '34, Girl Scouts, '30, '32, ERL1-1 GRIMM College Preparatory Glee Club, '33. VIRGINIA VANN Junior Girls' Club, '33, '34, College Preparatory Glee Club, '31, '32, Senior Girls' Glee '35. BARKER KILGORE College Preparatory Senior Boys' Glee Club, '35, '36, Junior National Honor Society, Distinguished Student, Alternate, '34, Vice-President of Latin Club. RUSSELL STITZER College Preparatory Senior Boys' Glee Club, '35, '36, M Service Club, '36, MARY MARGARET SMITH College Preparatory RAY STEM General Business Glee Club, '35, '36, All-State Chorus, '35. fThird Rowj RAYMOND PRESTON General Industrial Junior Boys' Glee Club, '34, Alternate '34, Pre-Secretarial DELLORA HOLT Senior Girls' Chorus, '33, '34, Senior Girls' Glee Club, '34, '35, Alternate, '35, '36. BOB JACKSON Industrial Representative, '32, '34, Alternate, '35. RUBY JACKSON Pre-Collegiate W Service, '33, '34, Los Amigos, '36, PHYLLIS MORTON College Preparatory Delphic. FRANK SCHALLER College Preparatory Forum. LADESSA HOWELL College Preparatory FREDDIE LOU ETTER lFirst Rowj College Preparatory W Service, Delphic. ELMER PETERMAN MARGUERITE LAYMAN Orchestra. ZELLA LOVE EDDIE PARKER Senate, Senate HELEN MEACHAM College Preparatory College Preparatory Home Economics General Industrial President, Scout Staff. College Preparatory Delphic, Latin Club, Courtesy Queen, Sorelle, Press Club, Football CHARLES LOONEY Queen Attendant, Glee Club. College Preparatory Forum, Vice President, Scout Assistant Editor, Student Council, W Service Club, Track Team. HARRY CRANK fSecond ROWJ College Preparatory Football, Junior Basketball. HOWARD DECKER HERMAN WITT General Inclustrial College Preparatory Junior National Honor Society, Distilnguished Students. AGNES LOUISE CHESBRO Home Economics Girl Reserves. LETA MAE BROWN College Preparatory W Service Club, Pep Club, Attendant to Football Queen, Sorelle, Entre Nous. JOSE DURAN College Preparatory Spanish Club, M Service Club, Junior National Honor Society, Distinguished Students. ALBERT DAY College Preparatory Junior Boys' Glee Club. fThird Rowj THEODORE EDWARDS College Preparatory Junior Boys' Glee Club, Senior Play, Senate Pres- ident. MARY WILLIS RICHARDS College Preparatory Gunaike, Football Queen Attendant, Gunaike Secre- tary, Senate Sponsor, Band Queen Attendant. MARION COHENOUR College Preparatory Forum, Stage Craft, Glee Club. BONNIE SUE COINER Home Economics Green Peppers, Girl Reserves. BOWER BROADDUS College Preparatory Senior Boys' Glee Club, Junior Hi-Y, Butterfly Club, Boys' Glee Club. DOROTHY LUKENS College Preparatory BILL BOYD College Preparatory W Service Club, Treasurer of Senior Class, Band, Stage Craft, Senate, Distinguished Students, Junior National Honor Society, HM Service Club, Junior Play, Orchestra, Representative, Football. 1? , fFirst rowj JAYNE M. SOLBERG Home Economics HOYT MCANALLY General Industrial SUSIE PILKINGTON Home Econornics L. O. JONES General Industrial Pre-Secretarial MABEL LOUISE HARGROVE Entre Nous, Make Up Club, Girl Reserves, Repre- sentative, Alternate. ROBERT MCGOUGH General Industrial BETTIE SEVALL College Preparatory Girl Scout, Senior Girls' Chorus. lSecond rowj ROBERT RYSER General Industrial GORDON MARCH Band, Boys' Glee Club, M Service Club, Scout Staff. College Preparatory BILLY KENT Industrial Band. JACKIE SEAWEL Pre-Secretarial Representative, Entre Nous, Scout Staff. , BILLY GREER College Preparatory Boys' Glee Club. ARTILEE MCDONALD Home Economics Girl Reserves, Pep Squad. JOE TEAFF College Preparatory Junior Boys' Glee Club, Speaker of House, Stage Craft, Forum, Representative, Alternate. lThird rowj FRED LANGSTON General Industrial Hi-Y. VERA ANN HALL College Preparatory BERT HENDERSON College Preparatory Band, Junior Boys' Glee Club, Forum, Representative. BERT BAKER Pre-Collegiate Commercial Basketball, Orchestra, Latin Club, Junior Boys' Glee Club, M Service, Scout Staff, Scout Auditor, Press Association. DAVID LLOYD GEORGE College Preparatory Forum, Band, Speaker Pro-Tem, House Of Represent- atives. RUTH FUNK Pre-Collegiate Commercial Junior Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Chorus, Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girl Reserves, Green Peppers. ROBERT KERSEY College Preparatory Football, Basketball. lFirst rowj FRANCIS ARMSTRONG Pre-Collegiafe Comuicrcial Press Club, Know Your City, W. H. S.g Advertising Manager for Scout, Press Association. J. C. OLIVER General Business West High Football Manager, W Service, Engraver for the Scout. GRACE FRENCH College Preparatory Green Peppers. BENJIE MILHOAN Pre-Collegiate Couzuiercial M Service, Chieftain Staff, Interscholastic Press Association, Scout Staff. VIRGINIA DAVIDSON College Preparatory Senior Girls' Glee Club, Senior Girls' Chorus, Operet- ta, Junior Play, Delphic, Scout Staff, Chieftain Staff, Press Association, M Service Club. GUY PAGE Industrial HZELEN RUTH HERBERT College Preparatory W Service Club, Maid of Honor to W. H. S. Foot- ball Queen, Junior National Honor Society, Entre Nous, Girls Glee Club. fSecond rowj JIM BROWN Industrial JOY RODGERS Home Econouzics LOUISE BEARD College Preparatory BILL POOL College Preparatory Forum, Glee Club, Student Council, W. H. S. Presi- dent of Student Body. DURWOOD CASEY Glee Club, Operetta. Technical Engineering NEWTON WALLACE Junior Play. College Preparatory ELLIOT CARTER Senate, W. H. S. Football, M Service Club. College Preparatory lThird rowj BETTY BOTELER College Preparatory W Service Club, W. H. S. Football Queen, Junior Play, M Service, Senior Girls' Glee Club. LILLIE HILL Pre-Collegiate Junior Girls' Glee Club, Girl Reserves, Girl Scouts, Green Peppers, Junior National Honor Society. EUGENE FLOCK College Preparatory Scout Staff, Press Association, Laboratory Assistant. HERBERT BRIDENTHAL College Preparatory W Service Club, Scout Staff, House of Representa- tives, Senior Hi-Y. MARION MILLER Home Economics Senior Girls' Chorus, Girl Reserves. BETTY SYPERT Pre-Secretarial Delphic Literary Society, Make-up Club, Senior Girls' Chorus, Girl Reserves. JACK SEALY I1lduSl'l lal lFirst rowj LYMAN BEARD College P'repar'alory Band, House of Representatives. Pro-Secretarial EDYTH WRIGHT Girl Reserves, Make-Up, Operetta, Glee Club. TROY WOODARD Imlustrial Senate, Cafeteria. ILA RAE CURNUTT College Preparatory JOHN STUART COLE Tennis Club. Pre-Collegiate Commercial Pre-S e cretarial MARY JANE DYER Junior Honor Society, Green Peppers, Senior Girls' Chorus, Los Amigos, Senior Girls' Glee Club. MARJORIE VITTUM College Preparatory Gunaike, West High Football Queen Attendant. Q Second rowj MURL WEBSTER Industrial Hi-Y, Pep Club. ED KICE College Preparatory Band, Junior Play, Senior Play, Seoul Staff, Press Association, W Service, M Service, Assistant Ed- itor of Eagle, Staff Photographer, Hi-Y, Editor of Chieftain. HAROLD WRIGHT General Iwdllstrial Senate, Central High Press, Band, Football, Repre- sentative, Alternate, and Tug-0-war Team. MARJORIE GRIFFIN College Preparatory Gunaike, Vice-President, W Service. VIRGIL MOTT Industrial Basketball, Football, Junior Football, Representative, Central High Press. ROBERT E. VANDERGRIFF Commercial Tennis, Auditor of Cafeteria. ARTHUR BARRET COLE Commercial West High Student Council, West High Track. lThird rowj FINLEY MONTGOMERY College Preparatory WALTER FIELDER Industrial Basketball Manager, Representative. FLORINE WOODARD Commercial Pre-Collegiate BURKS ROBBINS Industrial MERLIN YOUNGER Commercial NORMA KYSER Pre-Secretarial MARY RAGSDALE Pre-Secretarial lFirst rowj GLADYS LYKINS Home Economics Girl Reserves. GERALD PORTER Industrial Football, Alternate, Oflice Practice. BONITA GREISHABER College Preparatory CHARLES WHEELER Track, Library. College Preparatory KENNETH MOORE Spanish Club, President 1936. College Preparatory JACK COLE Industrial Basketball. JACKIE SMITH Pre-Secretarial Girl Reserves. lSecond rowj RAY OSBOURNE Industrial Operetta, Wrestling, Alternate. ANNA MAE PRUITT Pre-Secretarial Senior Girls' Chorus, Girl Reserves. ARCH SHEETS College Preparatory Band, Scout Typist. JOY SAGER College Preparatory Delphic, W Service. J ERE THOMAS College Preparatory Representative, Forum. ANNE SWAN College Preparatory W Service Club, Junior Honor Society, Gunaike, Spanish Club, WM Service. CATHERINE GUPPY Home Economics lThird rowJ RUFINA RUSH Pre-Secretarrial Representative, Girl Reserves. RECIL ALLEN College Preparatory Basketball, Football, Football Captain, Scout Staff. ALTA SIZEMORE College Preparalo?'y MARGUERITE JOHNSON College Preparatory Gunaike, Football Queen Attendant, Maid of Honor, Secretary Junior Class, Make Up Club. PATRICK MASSEY College Preparatory MARY SUSAN VEALE Industrial Girl Reserves, W Service. W. R. HUDSPETH Industrial Football, Senate. fFirst rowj GEORGE KING Industrial JAYNE GRIFFITH College Preparatory Girl Reserves, Representative, Basketball Attendant, Entre Nous, Scout Staff, Press Association. RUTH SPEARS W Service. 0R1s RYSER GRACE MCCALL NONA FOUST DAVID VAUGHN CAROLYN PEGG C Second rowj Pre-Secretarial College Preparatory Home Economies College Preparatory College Preparatory College Preparatory Gunaike, Football Attendant, W Service Club. JOHN KEELER Industrial Football, Basketball, ALTA TRENT General Business NELL FOX College Preparatory Entre Nous. BROCK ROBERTSON Industrial Senate, M Service, B Basketball, Basketball Team, Representative, Alternate. ED MCMANN XVILMA WATERMAN Girl Reserves. RAYMOND FORREST BERT TURNEY MARY LEONARD Girl Reserves. JOHN GADDY TROY ARRINGTON NINA MOUNGER G1'een Peppers. MARTHA CHASE Industrial Pre-Secretarial Iizclustrial Iiiclastrial General Business Irwlust rial Industrial Pre -S e cretarial Home Economies l fFirst rowl DAPHNE BALDWIN College Preparatory Junior Play, Alternate, Green Peppers, Girl Reserves. MILDRED KING College Prepwratory Delphic, Scout Staff, Assistant Editor of Chieftain, Junior Play, Senior Play, Glee Club, Courtesy Queen, M Service Club, W Service Club, Debate, Dis- tinguished Students. DONALD EDDY College Preparatory Scout Staff, M Service Club, Press Association. THURMAN HUFF Industrial Hi-Y, C. H. S. Press. BILL NICHOLS College Preparatory Debate, W Service, M Service Club, Forum, Sec- retary of Senior Class, Alternate, Distinguished Stu- dents, Golf Team. f Second rowj RAYMOND SKINNER Industrial M Service Club, C. H. S. Press, Junior Hi-Y, Re- presentative, Alternate. I H. L. PANTEL JR. ,,,,.. College Prepouutory Band, Junior Play, Senior Play, Scout Staff, Senior Editor of Chieftain, W Service Club. LOUIS HAMILTON College Preparatory MARIE SIMPSON Home Economics Senior Girls' Glee Club, Girl Reserves. DOROTHY LOVING P'I'C-SUCl'0fl1,'l lU,l Representative, M Service Club. fThird rowj DORIS LOUISE THOMPSON College Preparatory Delphic, Eagle Staff, Scout Staff, W Service Club. HERBERT DAILY Pre-Collegiate Conznzereial Latin Club, Representative, Alternate, Scout Staff, Press, Senior Play. EUGENIA YVHITE College Preparatory W Service Club, Green Peppers, Glee Club, JOE RANDALL Ilzdustrial VIVIAN COOK Hom: Economies . Ii.S.Cage 'S by David Wood Winning thirteen games and losing only four, the Central High School Roughers rolled up an impressive record for the 1936 basketball season. Flashing one of the best scoring attacs in the state, the crew finished second only to the state champion Tulsa Braves in the Oklahoma Six Conference competition and won both the District and Regional Tournaments. Only the state champions and the state runnerups were strong enough to hand the Roughers a decisive defeat. Eight players displayed especial brilliance during the campaign. Virgil Mott and Captain Oris Lee Ryser, veterans of the 1935 campaign,who started the season at the forward posts were two of the most feared players in the conference, each possessing a deadly aim. Bert Ba- ker, who came up from the B team, was probably the most consistent player on the team, tallying from five to ten points each game and giving taller centers a battle for the tip. Jack Jacobs, big Indian sophomore from West, was the surprise player of the season. Starting the year as a substitute, he shifted to forward where he became the scoring star of the team. The Roughers had hit their low when Jacobs took over the forward post, but he led them through a winning streak which carried them into the state tournament. Jack Baker, a cool little guard, so gained the admiration of his team- mates that he received the captaincy of the 1937 team at the end of the season. Clifford Rogers, and Keith Rigney, who came from West High, proved invaluable as reserves. John Keeler, Carl Wright, John Brock Robertson, and Jack Cole also saw considerable service. All but Cole gained letters. The team opened their season at Bartlesville, Jan- uary 3 and displayed a rare form which they dici not regain all season. The entire crew was on a scoring spree, sinking baskets from all angles of the court to take a 45 to 21 victory. Virgil Mott with 12 points was high scorer, followed closely by Ryser with ten, and Rogers and Hall with eight each. January 10, the team invaded Bristow to meet the strong Purple Pirates. Both. teams were badly off from missing many shots with the score 27 to 14, Wright played with the rest of the second team, which was in the game at that time, sank a free toss to give the Cen- tral five a double score, Coming home the following Friday to engage the Bartlesville Wildcats in a return game, the Roughers carried off a 34 to 22 victory. Mott tallied eight field goals to lead the attack. His tallies were much needed as the Wildcats pressed the Roughers all the way. The following Tuesday with the first Tulsa game on- ly four days away, the Roughers journeyed to Sapulpa to meet the lowly Sapulpa Chieftains. The Tulsans who were resting for the Rougher tilt were in the audience. Unfoi'tunately the Roughers displayed their 'best form, and before the regulars had left the game midway in the second period, the score stood 26 to 3. The substitutes Hnished the half and playing the whole half, played the Sapulpans on better than even terms to carry off a 46 to 21 victory. John Keeler, Carl Wright, and Brock R0- bertson flashed for the substitutes, but Ryser and Mott who tallied eight apiece before leaving the game, were high point men. At that point leading the conference by a half game, the Roughers invaded the stronghold of the oil capital crew to battle for the conference. A close hard game was in store, but it turned out to be everything but that, the Tulsans sweeping the locals off their feet to score an impressive 31 to 14 victory. For the first time in his life, Mott was stopped cold, scoring only a long free throw off Dave Egbert, Tulsa's great little guard. Before meeting Tulsa again, the Muskogeeans met Okmulgee twice, winning the first game 27 to 20. Though they had looked ragged in the first tilt, the Roughers were nevertheless surprised when they were handed a 23 21 defeat on the Bulldog court a week later. The following week the Tulsa Braves definitely proved their prowess handing the Roughers their first home defeat in three years by an overwhelming 40 to 19 score. The Roughers, done with Tulsa, opened another winning streak, closing their regular season with vict- tories over Fort Smith 32 to 30, Sapulpa 47 to 22, and Bristow 35 to 25. In th.e finals the Roughers played the Sallisaw Black Diamonds, who were eastern Oklahoma champions and expected to give the Roughers a hard fight, but the Cen- tral crew put on the pressure to win a 47 to 14 victory. In both games Jack Jacobs was high point man for the tournament scoring 27 points in the two games. Okmulgee received the Regional Tournament and the Roughers drew the Bulldogs as their first round oppon- ent. Journeying to the foreign court where they had met defeat once before, the Roughers were rated as under- dogs, but rising masterfully they defeated the Okmulgee crew 42 to 31. After taking an 18 to 14 lead in a rough first half, the Central crew put on the pressure in the third quarter and ran the score to 36 to 20. The bull- dogs made a desperate effort to stage a successful rally but could not cut down the huge lead of the Roughers. Virgil Mott sank nine field goals all from way back on the court. He repeatedly thrilled the crowd by his spec- tacular shots. Little less spectacular was Jacobs, who scored 15 points. The Roughers were pitted with seven other of the state's strongest teams in the conference. As luck would have it the Roughers drew El Reno who were favorites to win the tournament. Paced by Gordon Slade, three times all state guard, the Indians presented a team which had three times been in the finals of the tourney and had just finished a season of 31 wins and 3 losses. Their powerful attack proved too much for the Rough- ers and they ran up a 30 to 8 lead at half-time. In the third quarter the Central crew battled back valiantly, but a fourth period spurt enabled the El Reno team to win 34 to 18. The following night the Tulsa Braves de- feated the El Reno crew 24 to 20. Hall who scored six points was high scorer for the Central five. The Roughers returned home disappointed but satis- fied with the record they had rolled up for the season. Mott was high scorer for the season with a total of 129 points. Ryser who scored 97 points and Jacobs with 75 were next. Miss Virginia Paul Miss Nancy Jane Davies Miss Irene H055 aw R Q z- 34 1 ' - y V .V - x - a.1.-:-:-:sawn -Isa: - .V ,-1:::,::.::-gv:v::-zasssssoxzvay ,o:mmfwvzxs:r1r.-::-f-:--.-'--21111: an .wfrc --::':- ' -1 af 1 -z 1 Calendar 1935-36 September 9-School again! Only six more torturers added: Miss Cave, Mr. Scott, Miss McCool, Miss Fitz- gerald, Miss Berry, and Miss Coll. October 4-Centralites make up for the fun lost when the Sapulpa-Muskogee game was tied, by meeting Bert Wheeler of the Wheeler and Woolsey team. Stant- on Cope, Thomas Taylor, and Jack Boulineau were the detectives who recognized him. October 14-Silver-tongued orator, Josh Lee, thrills Centralites. October 15--Report cards! Woe-ho! October 17-Bridget fOlga's busj rebells-the flat tire. October 24-Lynn Bernard, emigrant from Tulsa, admits hating the scraping of nails across the black- board. October 26-Gunaikes wear out chairs at rummage sale, yawns, but no shekles. October 31-Over-ripe hen fruit night! Miss Walk- er's ghost haunts students. November 4-Junior actors try-out for New Fires . November 7-Mary Martha declares she grew tall so people couldn't look down on her. November 14-Betty and Mary Lou pose for beauty shop advertisements. Still the 14--Clem fSnyderJ rates a front page feature. November 16-We tie St. Louis! November 17-The football boys, including Recil, are broke. November 20 ers. Yippie! November 21- -Virginia Paul is queen of Rough- Arch Sheets gets an excused tardy because he waited for a freight train. QTo take him to school?J November 27-Pictures of queens and football boys are beutomous. Q Scout used good paper.J First senior pictures. November 28-Thanksgiving, but we d0n't win. December 5-7-Curl, Kennedy gone to Wisconsin. Huff reigns in journalism. December 10-Mildred King is bewildered by in- dustrial department. Theodore Edwards makes a hit with Miss Little. December 19-First senior list published. Loafing time. January 1-Leap Year! Arch and Marion are lucky. January 8-All New Year's resolutions are for- gotten. January 13-Fad for loud neckties and shirts still here on Penn, Cohenour, and Looney. January 27-J oy Rogers wins apple pie contest. January 30-The 13th Scout records sudden death of Mr. M. C. Watson, chemistry instructor. February 6-Mills and more mills! February 13-Ice skaters skate at Spaulding Park and Honor Heights. The basketeers don't win, thanks to Tulsa and the 13th day before Valentine. February 17-Many have learned to ice skate, in- cluding the Cole brothers, Clem, M. L., and Doug. February 20-Skitch is queen of basketball team. Douglas Guin's senior picture finally rates the front page. So does Lacy's. February 29---Extra day! Powell rates a date with Askew. March 1-Still too dark to get up early. Walter Pearson rates high grade in history! March 3-Seniors long for graduation, except Bower. March 5-7-District basketball tournament. Loads of new boys in town. March 13-Friday thirteenth! Lee Ryser wasn't scared, but Jayne Griffith gave a lock of her hair to Merton Jeans for a rabbit's foot. March 16-Bachelor's Club organized by Guin. March 19-Rosemary Williamson discoses her ambition to spend honeymoon in France. March 21-Ed, Terrell, Don, and Jack, debaters, win District Tournament. Spring has struck! March 23-Betty Sypert forgot her lunch pass again. March 25-O.U. Glee Club thrills the girls. Rosemary and Olga included. April 3-Bert Henderson takes the cake as Frank- ensteing Maxine Carter as Alice the Goon also rates. Oh yes, at HOBO DAY. April 13-Monday. Bacone Glee Club entertains. April 16--Parts for play, Skidding rated by lucky seniors. April 28-C. W. Clymans, Herman Powers, Bobby Askew, Charles Proctor, C. A. Overstreet, Nellie Clonts, Mary Elizabeth Barthett, Jo Nita Jordan, Inez Gould, and Irene Hoss are nominated for presidents and vice- president of the student body. April 30-Mary Pruett's name again left off the A Honor Roll. This is the fourth time. May 1-May Day! Tra La! All Central's young hopefuls try a hand at broadcasting over Muskogee's new radio station KBIX. May 4-Band gives biggest concert of the year at the Masonic Temple. May 5-Raymond Acree was elected president of the Senate for next year. May 6-Entre Nous win the scholarship cup from the Forum. May 8-Friday. No more school till Monday. May 22--Senior Play. May 24-Baccalaureate Service. May 26-Class Night. May 28-Commencement of life. May 29-WE OUT! Firsf row, lvft fo right-Junior High Life-3 Little gentlemang More High Lifeg Looney and a part of his haremg Delphic queen. Second row-Gunny-Ikcsg Band oflicialsg Thr' Mr. Jones. Third row'-Scho0l's outg fowl's eye view of Contral's Bandg Terry Jr.g Powell's family busg Betty Boopg Gentleman Band member. Fourth, row-Josh Leeg Hold 'em Roughersg Your Peppers. mp mm WALTER MARTIN BOBBY ASKEW ,,,,,,,, JEANNE WISDOM Junior College President Junior Class President Junior High Life Editor HAROLD WRIGHT ,,,, ,.....,.,,,,,,, H ead Linotypist EARL SMITH ,,,.7,,7,7 W .,,7,7, Captain of Junior Police NEAL FULKERSON ,,,,.., ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,. ,,,,v,,,,,,,7,,, , , , , ,,,,,,,,,,,..,, Star Wrestler EDDIE PARKER ..., ,7,,,,,,,, .. ....,,,, ,,7,,, .,,, . P resident of Senate fSecond Semesterj BETTY JANE THROCKMORTON ,,,,,,, ,, ,.,,.,,,,,,,,,,,.... Junior High Representative OLGA DELIGHT SPRINKLE ,,,,7, r,.,..,,7 , President of Gunaike M. L. PENN ,,,,., ,.,.. . . ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,t,,,..,,.,.., .,,,,..,.......,.... S peaker Pro-tem MARGARET CAROLINE FOLTZ ,7,7,, ,,,.,,,. P resident of Spanish Club ALVIN UHNER M, ,s,,, ,,,ttw ,v,. .,..,,. - I ,,,,. H i -Y President ple HELEN HILLHOUSE ,,,,,, ,,,, . Vice-President of Student Body ED EDMONDSON .,,,, ,,,,, . . ..... President of Student Body TERREL COVINGTON ,,,,, ,,,,77 Y,,,,. P r esident of Senior Class MABLE LOUISE HARGROVE ,,,,, ,,.,. , .. Band Queen Attendant LOY WEBER ...- ,,,.,,.,,,,,77,7,,7,,777,7 J ,7.... President of Forum VIRGIL SAILOR MOTT ,.... ,,,,,7 ,Y77 .,,,,7,, . . r,,,7., ,,,,,7,, B a sketball Star MILDRED KING ,,,,7,7,. , ,.,,,.,7,, . ,,7. Cent1'al High orator and feature writer THEODORE EDWARDS ...... .,,..,. P resident of Senate fFirst Semesterj BERT BAKER ..,........ - .... ,r,,,.. ,.... A u ditor and Star Basketball Player LEE RYSER .............,, - ,r,..,,.,..,,,,.. .. ........,... .......,. - ...Captain of Basketball Team HELEN LOUISE GOODWIN ....... -..- ...... --.- ......... ........ P resident of Entre Nous MARGARET ANN EISENSCHMIDT ---- ........ - ........ - ........... President of Delphic as! W rd Upon completing the 1936 Chieftain, I Want to take this opportunity to thank all those who in any Way have contributed their time and effort in the completion of this annual. As We read the last few pages of copy and select the last pictures We hold our breath-We wonder, will it be accepted or rejected? If it be received and not rejected then We will consider our efforts well spent, and our hopes realized. However, the real test is yet to come. If, in later years when you look through these pages and in so doing relive your high school days, then, and then only have We reached our goal. We hope that the editor of next year's Chieftain will profit by our experiences and by seeing our mistakes may be able to produce a better book. In this Way we hope to join the progress of the years and to make each annual better than the year before. fraggf Autographs v ! f 1 A J I 4. X 1 P 1- 11. 5 I rml.l1ur'- my as--A . uv! 1.141 Alai: 5, ' f-mfr .wx l.mnx:1-K:-Init-ruzxa . ulxis