Classen High School - Orbit Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Proctor Queen Candidates for Queen of Proctors are nominated and elected by members ot the organization, Classen's student law enforce- ment society. A week ot campaigning among members is clim-axed by a mixer. Members honor queens by be- stowing a cloak inscribed with the emblem of the order, date of the event, the winners name and title and she is given the privilege of invoking rule with the clubs paddle . Perry Wootten, Proctor presi- dent, crowned Ardeth Ainsworth '54-'55 Proctor Queen. Runners- up, Bunny Brown, Annette Marsh, Elizabeth Prince and Norma Pritchard attended Ardeth. ports llneen First elected queen of the year at Classen is Sports queen, nomi- nated by Boys O Club. This is an activity that promotes ticket sales tor athletic events. Her election is on a school wide basis. Sports queen replaces the cus- tom ot a queen for each sport. For i954-55 blond-haired, blue- eyed Anita McCullough reigned. Other candidates were Jane Bar- row, Lillian Burrow, Jeanne Mc- Clelland, and Ann Stephens. Cor- onation in the annual Sports as- sembly is presented by Boys O Club. Dan Ketchum, president presented Anita with a white coat signifying her queenship. ...88....

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af? ,iw 11 tw 7 gr 32- J M 'M ti f.. Orbit Queen candidates Ann Stephens, Jeanne McClelland, Lillian Burrow, Queen Saramay Wiley and Jane Bar- I'OW. Slfll llrbit Queen ORBIT QUEEN, one of two all-school queens is nominated in advisories. Each student is given four votes when he buys an Orbit and one vote for having his class picture made. Yearbook sales open in September and continue until Thanksgiving holidays. The first week ln December sees a week of rip-roaring campaigns. Posters of all sizes and descriptions adorn the halls, first floor to third. Banners splashed with sparkle, smiles and slogans span the archways. Tags bearing candidates pictures and slogans are distributed by managers and supporters. Treats, glamour tactics and true charm are given o try out. Campaign expenses are limited. The event climaxes with the most elaborate coronation ceremony of the many witnesses each year at Classen. Members of the Orbit staff sponsor the production. Saramay Wiley, '54-'55 winner, received her crown from her predecessor, Miss Barbara Burbridge, escorted by Bryan Gillespie, Saramay's campaign manager. Other candidates Jane Barrow, Lillian Burrow, Jeanne McClelland and Ann Stephens, with their campaign managers, Ronnie Donaldson, Pete Lee, Jerry Mash and Tom McGee composed the Queen's Court. Theme of this year's production This ls Your Life, simulated a TV screen. A bracelet commemorating the honor was given the Queen. All candidates received bouquets of carnations, -87-

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Blue .laeliel llueeu For Blue Jacket Queen, number two in the annual royalty races at Classen, five senior girls are nom- inated by Blue Jackets. Election is by secret ballot among members. The winner is announced at an annual Thanks- giving formal which features her coronation. A white nylon fleece jacket bearing name and symbol of the organization, queen's name and title, date of event were pre- sented Donna Evans winner of '54-'55 B. J. honors. The congra- tulatory kiss, an orchid and au- thority over the club's paddle were bestowed by Don Cies, presi- dent. Other candidates were Connie Jones, Elloui Harwood, Carol Marshall and Nancy Wotring. Meteor Queen Members of the Meteor Pep Club select a senior girl each year to reign as their queen. Candidates are nominated and elected by club members. Eileen Bodenheim- er, Linda French, Delores Green, Alice Lay, and Shirley Moore were i954-55 candidates. The winner was announced at the Meteor an- nual Christmas formal. Miss De- lores Green was their 1954 choice. Queens are traditionally pre- sented with the official scepter,' -the club paddle bearing the Meteor emblem, a white nylon fleece coat embroidered with the queen's name, the year and the club name, and an orchid cor- sage. I -89-