Chilocco Indian Agricultural School - Chiloccoan Yearbook (Chilocco, OK)

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Ralph Keen and Sequoyah England are partners in one of the largest law firms in New York. Jack Junior Jackson, now a resident of Hawaii, was recently elected U. S. Sena- tor from there. No doubt he will deliver some stirring speeches while in office. Barbara Luke, as you probably know is a missionary to Africa. Tom Keener and Junior Lewis are big rodeo stars now. For some time now, Warner Brothers have been trying to sign them up to replace those old Western stars, Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. Shirley Jones, surprising as it may sound, is now a chemistry teacher in her home town, Hugo. Arnetice Bigmosquito and Jean Bevenue are still sticking pretty close together as scrubwomen in Madison Square Garden where they can see the sporting events free. Do you recall how Elizabeth Brave used to wish to be a mortician? Well, her highest ambition has been realized. She has gone into partnership with the Ensley Morrises. Mary Louise Lena owns the Purity Cafe in Arkansas City now. She always did like to work there. Remember how Charley Chewey and the Clodhoppers' Band used to thrill us all with their hillbilly music at our assemblies? That band has really gone places. They have replaced Leon McAul- liffe on KVOO in Tulsa with Mary Ann Cochran and Carol Grigsby as their soloists. Levada Smith, Trudy Bigpond and Annie Ruth Ripley are serving as angels of mercy at the Memorial Hospital in Arkansas City. Gene Burris, the famous broncho buster, is one of their most fre- quent patients, Imogene Columbus lassoed a million- aire from Texas and has learned to brag like a real Texan. Margaret Lee and Margaret Wagoshe have formed a nationally known airline known as Margaret and Margaret, In- corporated, with Jane Taugelchee as their trim hostess. I was sorry to hear that that widely feared bandit, Lupe Gooday, had robbed Mr. Garrison and the Chilocco Bank of all their money last week before Police- woman Corrine Williams could come to the rescue. A nationwide alarm has been put out for him, so be careful. You know Lupe! Tony Wilson and Louis Green turned out to be preachers. Junior Ahdunko is now chief camera- man in Vernon Hunter's movie studio in Hollywood. Vernon purchased M G M and Gloria Batt is the leading lady in all his latest productions. Unbelievable as it may sound, Johnny Narcomey and James Ellis are dignified college professors now and the presidency of the University of Illinois is being de- cided between them. Ronnie McLemore has been named Romeo of- the 20th Century since he replaced Victor Mature on the screen. I Emmitt Bean and Charles Skinner have finally compromised and formed a duet very popular with the bobby soxers. James Nelson is a leading young doc- tor in Oklahoma City now and Lenora Littlecreek is his office assistant. Leo Roach, who re-enlisted in the army after graduation, is being considered by President Howerton to be Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the U. S. Armed Forces. Crosslin Smith is the sheriff in Musko- gee County and is doing a fine job of cleaning up the place as he calls it. On my vacation a few weeks ago I visited the State Fair in Muskogee. Many of our classmates have gone into the carnival business. Edith Wesley married the owner and was at the gate helping Frances Moreno and Sally Battiest sell tickets. They told me to be sure and see Johnny Lee Vance, the strong man who was making all the girls swoon with his amazing feats of strength. As I wandered around with a bag of popcorn I noticed Nora and Milford King and their eleven boys having a rip-roaring time on the merry-go-round. Nora Jean always said she wanted a football team of her own. The fat lady of the circus was none other than Minnie Jane Smith, now tip- ping the scales at 303 pounds. The funniest clown act that I ever did see was Donald Mendez, and all little Donald did was act natural. Jimmy James was the cute organ grind- er with Eugene Bohanan perched on his shoulder holding the cup. Perry Wilson had entered his prize Hereford bull in the stock show and be- fore the Grand Champion ribbon could be placed on the bull, it tthe bulll dropped dead of malnutrition, The honorable judge was none other than Dan Williams. Clara Pittman and Jimmie Gail Gourd were the tight rope walkers while Elissie Belle Celestine did a graceful ballet dance to the tune of t'Rocket 69 . In one of the side shows they were ad- vertising the two-headed man, but they couldn't fool me. I could tell it was Just Dean Jackson with Jack Jackson stuck down in his shirt. - Well, Norma, it's getting late. Recess is over. I have 25 children this year first graders, that is and I have promised to tell them a story about the Class of l953. Your friend. Vera Gourd -25.-

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SENIOR HISTORY- Wc, the seniors of 1953 have come a long way since we entered as excited and determined freshmen in 1949. Our freshman year was one devoted to getting adjusted to and acquainted with the rules and ways of Chilocco. The first freshman football team was organ- ized, Lillie Morrell was the high-stepping drum major of the school band. Class officers for the year were: Sequoyah England, president, James Schell, vice president, Lillie Morrell, secretary, James Bacon, Sergeant-at-arms. Sponsors were Miss Kay Ahrnken and Mr. Donald J. Royer. Our sophomore year was a successful one. We succeeded in winning the spring play day event. Nora Jean Hukill won girls' annual posture contest. Our class also placed second in the 1950 Amateur Hour program. Our candidates for Campus Princess and Brave, Zelma Warrior and Daniel Lee Williams, were the victors. Class officers for the year were: Luther Hunter, president, Andy Toney, vice presi- dent, Virginia Benson, secretary, Morgan Little Sun, sergeant-at-arms. Sponsors were Mr. Leonard Hathcoat and Mr. Owen C. Grant. In our junior year, we returned, ready to conquer anything. We overran fall play day and we later won the spring play day. The 1951-52 football queen was Nora Jean Hukill and the campus Princess and Brave CLASS PROPHECY- May 1, 1968 Dear Norma: I've been keeping up with most of the classmates since graduation and I thought you might like to know where some of them are. It's really surprising how tal- ented that Class of 1953 was and how famous many of them have become. First. let me tell you how surprised I was to hear that you've taken Miss Ross's place as instructor. How is Miss Ross since her retirement? I hear Andy Toney is principal there at Chilocco now, and has a staff of women in his Academic Department. How is his wife. the former Joan Fixico, these days? So Maynard Levi has replaced Mr. Col- glazier as boys' adviser. has he? I'm sure all the boys are as well-behaved now as Maynard was in those days. Also they tell me that Vann Isaac is coach there now and they are still trying to beat Ponca City in basketball. They say all other sports have been given up so they can practice basektball the vear 'round. Dallas Miller has opened up an ex- clusive dress shop in Chicago and has as four of his lovely models Norma Secon- were both juniors, Virginia Benson, a Cherokee from Tulsa and Junior Jackson, a Cherokee from Grove. Prom time-and Jean Bevenue was selected to reign over the festivities. Daniel Lee Williams served as vice president of the Student Council during the school term. Class officers were: Junior Jackson, president: Freddie Howerton, vice president, Lupe Gooday, secretary, Perry Wilson, sergeant-at-arms. In this, our senior year, we are well pleased with our record of being a win- ning class. To start the year out right, Emma Jean Hendricks was named Miss Chilocco and represented Chilocco in the annual Arkalahlah celebration in Ar- kansas City. Vera Gourd was chosen Foot- ball Queen for 1952-53. In the basketball world, four Chilocco cagers were listed on the Northern 8 All-star roster: George England, Junior Jackson, Dean Jackson and Fred Howerton. Jack Wilson and Fred Howerton were named to the second All-conference team in football. A loyal senior, Vernon Hunter was elect- ed campus Brave. The Chiloccoan King and Queen are Sequoyah England and Marion Cunningham. The mighty seniors won both the fall and spring play days, making this the only class to win five consecutive playdays. Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors went to Virgil George England, Jr. and Sequoyah England, cousins. dine, Betty Buckley, Ginger Coleman, and Lorene Cotanny. Bessie Ballou is quite an important woman in the Womens Air Force now. Pat Cannon sings on Grand Ole Opry these days and Zelma Warrior is touring the world as an opera star. George England, editor of the New York Tribune, has been filling his sports col- umns with former Chiloccoans lately. Donnie Cramp and Charlie White have the highest batting averages in the major league this year. Jack Wood was the highest paid baseball player since Di- Maggio. Luther Hunter won the top coach award for the year 1968. Jack Wilson was named the second hunchback of Notre Dame and Eugene Atkins, for the past several years, has been lightweight wrest- ling champ of the world. Incidentally Joan Miller is still around to help Eugene spend his money and count his trophies. Don Beaver is now managing the Tulsa Oilers. We were all so proud of Freddie How- erton when he swept the country in the last presidential campaign. Let's hope he knows how to carry on a parliamentary Procedure meeting by now. Mildred De- Poin and Beverly Wagoshe are his secre- aries. -24,

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.-XND ONE TO GROW ON- .sm ,,,, S '-X -'::- 5 by-,IIN 'I 1- ' ' 145 .l 'Nl W I vs, var, C ' i ' V XHY: . ,Al t , f' We 7ifs1.V, Mrs. Vivian Hayman, Junior sponsor - Teacher of Consumer Education and Journalism Mr. Price Jones, Junior sponsor Teacher of Chemistry and Physics Class Colors: Rose and Gold Class Motto: A'Building Today for a Better Tomorrow. Class Flower: Rose 9 ws Morgan Littlesun, Jacob Harjo, President Vice President Ireta Solomon, William Huff, Secretary-treasurer Sergeant-at-arms -2 6-