Cushing High School - Oiler Yearbook (Cushing, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1957 volume:

Vivacity Staff Sponsor ............................REX MOORE Editor ........-....................BONNIE FISHER Assistant Editor MONNA CLARK Senior Editor CATHY JONES Junior-Sophomore Editor ..............KAYE SMITH Junior High Editor CLYNTA WHITE Classrooms-Royalty Editors CHARLENE KENDRICK and PHYLLIS KING Organization Editors ....ANNE RUSH and GINGER SUTTON Faculty-Life Editors........... CHARALYN CALKINS and ALICE KELLY Art Editors JOHNNY ARTHUR and SUE STEPHENSON Sports Editor LEON DUNSMORE Music Editor .......................... JUDY ORR Snapshot Editor JUDY ORR Business Manager SHIRLEY WHIPKEY Advertising. Manager ........... CAROL ROWLAND Advertising Staff --------------------- Debbie Allen, Chris Harmon, Patsy Bradley, Carol Orr, Imogene Spencer, Martha Welborn, Nclda Carter, Charlene Bollman, Barbara Brown, Karen Wright Since we took our first toddling steps until now, when ue, as seniors, take upon ourselves the re- sponsibilities tfxtt come with adult life, we all look to you, as the influencing factors in our lives, and for this reason . .. the 19S7 Vivacity is dedicated to you ... a most deserving pair ’. .. MOM and DAD. School Life Organizations Features Activities On tlx pages of this book is written tlx story of t jc nippiest years of our lives. With tlx pass- ing of time, tlx echoes of our school life will grow fainter and fainter and then die auay. Gone for- ever will he tlx routine of school life, the fun wt had, and tlx friends we made. It is tlx !x pe of tlx 1957 Vivacity Staff tlxxt, as yon glance thru this book in tlx years to come, yon uill recapture t!x)se moments—and tlx echoes will begin again. your THIS IS YOUR LIFE” as you start your journey down the path of memories remembering Your School” . . . the new friends and fellotv students that you shared laughter and troubles with . . . the teachers that train and prepare us for facing the future . . . last min- ute gab before classes . . . waiting in line to get a drink . . . pushing in the halls betiveen classes . . . over- flowing lockers .. . rushing to class before the last bell . . . a stack of books in one arm . . . comparing notes . . . final cramming for tests . . . waiting for 6 weeks grade slips , . . taking permits to the office . . . and not wanting to say goodbye as your Senior year draws to a close. The� e officers were kept busy planning projects and leading the Senior Class through a successful school year. President, Dale Biswell; Secretary- Treasurer. Marjorie Black; and Vice-President, Duane McVey. This is your life,” and for the Seniors of 1957 this life in CHS is gradually drawing to a close. We begin to feel the challenge facing each of us to go into the world and live the type of life we have had as our example over the past four years. The production of this life is not only knowledge and intellectual abilities, but also never-to- be-forgotten” memories that will linger on in the minds of each member of the class. I would like to say thanks on behalf of the Senior Class, to the faculty, fellow students, and administration for helping make not only our senior year, but our entire CHS life an enjoyable one. Also I would like to wish all the future CHS’ers every opportunity and the best of everything. To CHS I again want to say thank you” and a fond farewell.” Senior Class President ABERCROMBIE. DENNIS: Football 2. 3. 4 . . . Basketball 2. 3. 4 . . . Baseball 2. 8. 4 . . . and C Club keep “Denny” busy . among other things are DeMolays and Nation- al Honor Society . . . hunting and fishing take up moat of his spare time . . . after graduation he plans to attend Oklahoma AAM. ACKLEY. JO: Rainbow 3. 4 . . . Li-Sci Sec- retary 8 . . . F. T. A. Vice-President 4 . . . Jr. Play 3 . . . Tigerette Pledge Mistress 4 . . . head Jo's activities at C. H. S. . . . her hobbies are reading and swimming . . . O. U. will claim her after graduation. ACKLIN. BOB: This tall well-liked senior boy was in C Club 2. 3. 4 . . . Basketball 2. 3. 4 . . . Football 2. 3. 4 . . . Baseball 2. 8. 4 . . . and Football Queen Escort 4 . . . fun-loving Bob attends all parties ... he plans to attend Oklahoma A AM. ALLTON. BILL: Bill has been a very active member of the band for 5 years . . . serving as Vice-President of Band 4 . . . Assistant Drum Major 4 . . . Orchestra 8. 4 . . . Presi- dent of Orchestra 4 . . . DeMolays . . . and Pep Band Director 3 ... he plana to attend Oklahoma AAM. ARTHUR. JOHNNY: Johnny is our Art Editor for the Vivacity Staff this year . . . He was also on the staff his 8th and 9th grade years . . . Stage Crew 4 . . . seeing art work labeled J. A. is not unusual around C. H. S. . . ■ he plans to attend Chouinard or Cleveland Art Institute after graduation. BAILEY. PEGGY: Tigerettes 2. 8. 4 . . . Bengalettes . . . Rainbow . . . F. T. A. . . . Li-Sci . . . F. N. C. 3. 4 . . . State Honor Society . . . and Vivacity Staff are Peggy's list of activities . . . listening to records and dancing are her hobibes . . . she plans to attend business school after graduation. BAKER. JIMMY: Jimmy’s activities were Football 2. 3. 4 . . . Basketball 2. 3. 4 . . . Track . . . C. Club . . . and Stage Crew . . . in his spare time he enjoys working on his car . . . Jimmy was also chosen to represent Cushing on the All-State Football team for 1967. BARRIER. MELVA: This little gal came to C. H. S. in 1956 . . . her activities were Tigerettes 2. 3. 4 . . . 4-H Club 9 years . . . F. F. A. Sweetheart Attendant '56-’67 . . . (Ralston) Activity Medal . . . Sophomore Class Vice-President . . . her future plans include college. BEETS. JOYCE: This smiling senior was active in F. N. C. 2. 3 . . . and F. H. A. 2. 8. 4 . . . one of her hobbies is sewing . . . she joined the ranks of matrimony last year; and after graduation, she will become a full-time housewife. BELSHE. CHARLOTTE: This roving senior girl's activities at C. H. S. include Tigerettes . . . Li-Sci Secretary-Treasurer . . . F. T. A. . . . F. N. C. . . . (Denver. Colorado) Girls Club . . . her hobbies are listening to records and ice skating . . . future plans include college. BERRY. BILL: Bill's main course and activ- ity during school has been T A I Club . . . his hobby is working on old cars and making them into hot rods . . . future plans for him include AAM Tech at Okmulgee. RISWELL. DALE: Dale’s big job this year was the duties of Senior Class President . . . he has been active in Student Council 2. 3 . . . Track ... Jr. High National Honor Society . . . State Honor Society . . . and F. F. A. 2. 8 . . . he plans to attend Okla- homa AAM. BLACK. MARJORIE: This dark-haired aenior has been active in F. N. C. 2. 8. 4 . . . Senior Claaa SecreUry-Treaaurer . . . Tlger- ettea 2, S. 4 . . . Tigerette VIce-Preeldent . . . Football Queen Attendant . . . State Honor Society . . . and Rainbow. BLAIR. KAY: Kay'a main activity during high school has been F. H. A. 2. 3. 4 . . . F. H. A. Secretary-Treasurer ’65-'66 . . . F. H. A. President '56-'57 . . . State Honor Society . . . and Junior National Honor Society . . . plana to finish school at Draughon’a. BOLING. C. A.: Mischievioua describe this senior . . . working take up moat of C. A.'a spare time ... his ambition is to be a million- aire ... his hobby is having a good time . . . plans to join the U. S. Navy after graduation. BOLING. CAROL: This attractive aenior was active in Mixed Chorus 2. 3 . . . National Honor Society . . . State Honor Society 2. 3. 4 . . . Hengalettes . . . Tigerette 2, 3 . . . Feature Editor of the Oiler . . . and Preaident of Homeroom 2. 3 . . . Carol' future include being a good housewife. BRIG ANTE. BOB: This small, but mischiev- ious senior has been active in T I 3. 4 . . . T I Reporter 4 . . . working on cam in his spare time is what he enjoys most ... he hope to attend college at Oklahoma A M Tech. BROWN. ESTHER: This friendly C. H. S. gal has been active in Tigerette 2. 3. 4 . . . Bengnletto . . . Li-Sci . . . National Honor Society 3. 4 . . . State Honor Society 4 yearn . . . and Jr. F. H. A. . . . she will attend O. U. after graduation. BYERS. LAQUITA: Plans for this senior after graduation are indefinite . . . Listening to the radio take up most of her spare time . . . her main activities in C. H. S. were F. H. A. 3. 4 . . . and Li-Sci. CACKLBR. CHARLENE: Charlene belonged to Tigerette 2. 8. 4 . . . RcngaleUea . . . Jr. F. H. A. . . . F. N. C. 3. 4 . . . and Sr. F. H. A. . . . her future plans include marriage . . . ambition is to have a happy married life. CALKINS. DOUG: This well-liked aenior spends most of his time working on car . . . his main activity was F. F. A. 2. 3. 4 . . . hi ambition is to be a mechanic . . . plans to attend Oklahoma A M Tech. CARR. JOEL: Band 6 yearn . . . Orchestra 4 years . . . National Honor Society . . . State Honor Society . . . Drum Major '56-’87 . . . Orchestra President 65-'$6 . . . F. T. A. President '66-’67 . . . DcMolay . . . N. F. L. . . . and Junior Play . . . success will come his way at O. U. CATES. JUANITA: Juanita spends a lot of her time sewing . . . ambition is to be a dress designer . . . she plans to attend Oklahoma A M . . . activities include F. T. A. . . . Jr. National Honor Society . . . State Honor Society . . . and Tigerettes 3. 4. CLARK. MONNA: Monna reigned as our Football Queen for ’56-'57 . . . Tigerette 2. 8. 4 . . . Bengalette Cheerleader . . . Li-Sci . . . F. T. A. . . . F. N. C. . . . Student Council 3 year . . . Student Council Secretary '66-57 . . . Co-Editor of Vivacity . . . Sophomore Class secretary . . . Senior Homeroom Officer . . . and Jr. Play. COOK. WARREN: Warren's activities in- elude Pep Band 2 years . . . Band 5 years . . . Orchestra 1 year . . . and School Play . . . his hobby is collecting coins and guns . . . plana to go to college if the Army doesn't get him first. DUFF. TERRY: Trouble is this boy's middle name . . . activities include Football . . . Basketball . . . Track . . . School Play . . . and DcMolay ... he enjoys eating and listen- ing to records . . . ambition is to study law at 0. U. DUNSMORE. LEON: Leon is our sports editor for Vivacity this year ... he also served as Football Manager for 1 year . . . favorite pastime is drawing . . . plans to attend Draughon's Business School after grad- uation. DUNSMORE. I.EROY: This friendly senior boy was active In Football . . . Basketball . . . and C Club . . . having a good time is his hobby ... he plans to attend Draughon's Business School after he graduates. EATON. WANDA: This dark headed, digni- fied senior spends her spare time sewing and listening to the radio . . . her ambition is to be an accountant . . . Orchestra 5 years . . . and All-State Orchestra are Wanda's main activities. EDWARDS. V1VIANETTE: Vivianette's ac- tivities at Booker T. Washington were chorus 3 years . . . N. H. A. 4 years . . . Student Council 2. 8 . . . Freshman Class President . . . Sophomore Class Secretary . . . Junior Class Vice-President . . . ambition is to be a dress designer. FARRELL. BOB: Tall, dark and handsome describes this senior ... he plans to attend a business school after graduation . . . activi- ties at Cashion High School were F. F. A. 3 years . . . Basketball 2 years . . . and Baseball 2 years. FARRIS. MIKE: Slow and easy going is the perfect description of this senior boy . . . his favorite sport is Basketball which he has played 3 years ... he was Senior Homeroom President ... his future plans are not definite. FISHER. BONNIE: This active senior girt was chosen as District F. F. A. Sweetheart ’66-'S7 . . . her other activities include Jr. F. H. A. Vice-President . . . Senior F. H. A. 2. 3. 4 . . . Student Council 2. 3 . . . Junior Class President . . . Tigerettes 2. 3. 4 . . . Vivacity Editor . . . F. T. A. . . . F. F. A. Sweetheart 3. 4 . . . 4-H 10 years . . . Girls State '66-'57. FISHER, SHIRLEY: Shirley's ambition is to be a secretary . . . although a lot of her spare time is spent sewing . . . her activities include Rainbow . . . and F. H. A. 3. 4. FORSYTHE. KENNETH: Kenneth's main course and activity during high school has been T I Club ... he enjoys working on air- planes . . . future plans are to attend Okla- homa A AM Tech ... his ambition is to learn more about mechanics and become a pilot. FUNKHOUSER. BARBARA: Tigerettes 2. 3. 4 . . . Tigerette Secretary '56-’R7 . . . Bengal- ettes . . . F. T. A. . . . and Office 2 years are Barbara's list of activities ... her hobbies are swimming and water skiing . . . her future plana are to join the hands of matrimony. GAYHART. JACKIE: This quiet senior moved away, but returned to the halls of C. H. S. to graduate . . . she spends moat of her time working . . for entertainment she enjoys going to the movies . . . listening to popular music and reading. GROTHEER. DON: Don's activities include T I Club 3. 4 . . . Football ... and the State Representative of T ft I '66 '57 . . . he enjoys drawing and just having a lot of fun ... his future includes Oklahoma A M College after graduation. GROTHEER. BARBARA: Bengalettes . . . Tigerettcs 2. 3. 4 . . . Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 . . . Jr. F. H. A. . . . Girls Glee Club . . . and Office 2 years were Barb's'' acti- ities . . . reading and swimming are her hobbies . . . business school will claim her after gradu ation. GRIBBS. FRANK: Arkansas Jr. College will claim this senior after graduation . . . keeping him busy was Track . . . Basketball 4 years . . . C. Club 2. 3. 4 ... T I Club S. 4 . . . T I Club President '55-'S« . . . because of his love for basketball Frank spends his spare time practicing. HARMON. CAROLE JIM: Carole's ambition is to go to Chicago Institute of Design . . . she took part in Tigerettcs 2. 3. 4 . . . Bengalettes . . . F. N. C. . . . and 4 H 7 years . . . hobbies are sewing and collecting records. HARMON. VERNA: Future plans for Verna are undecided . . she was in F. H. A. 4 yeans . . . was F. H. A. Historian ’55 '56 . . . F. H. A. Secretary '56-'l 7 . . .and worked in the office . . . sewing and listening to the radio' are her hobbies. HARRIS. RUTH ANN: Tigerettcs 3. 4 . . . and F. T. A. 8. 4 are the activities Ruth Ann participated in . . . her future plans may include business school . . . her ambition i� to be a secretary . . . listening to popular records and going to fodtball games are her favorite pastimes. HAU8CHILD. NORMA JO: Firey red hair describes this senior . . . keeping her busy was Tigerettcs 2. 3. % . . . Rainbow 6 years Mixed Chorus . . . and Bengalettes . . . Norma left the halls of C. H. S. to become a housewife. HAYDOCK CAROL: This quiet senior was active in F. H. A. . . . she spend most of her time working ... in her spare time she likes to sew . . . future plans are undecided. HAYTER. DON: “Donnie's'' activities were F. F. A. 3. 4 . . . Football 2 year . . . Basket- ball 2 year . . . and F. F. A. reporter '56 '67 . . . working on old car is what he enjoys doing in his spare time . . . A M will claim him after graduation. HAYTER. KAY: Singing take up moat of Kay's spare time . . . her other activities are Mixed Chorus . . . Mixed Chorus Secretary . . . Girls Quartet 2 year . . . Tigerettes 2. 8. 4 . . . Jr. F. H. A. . . . Keynote 2 year . . . and Girls trio 2 years .£. Kay's future is undecided. HERRMANN. TROY: This easy going senior has been a real asset to C. H. S. . . . he was active in Football . . . and C Club . . . I DeWitt. Arkansan i Football 3 years . . . Basketball 2 years . . . Track . . . F. F A. 3 years . . . and F. F. A. President ’55-'56. HESSER. JOHN: Band 5 years . . . Pep Band 4 yean. ... Pap Band Director 1 year and DeMolay were the activltie that kept this senior boy busy . . . Dancing takes up most of his spare time . . . A M College or the Army will claim John after graduation. HOOD. DONALD: The main activity of this senior boy has been F. F. A. 1, 2. 3. 4 . . . he was Treasurer of F. F. A. for one year . . his activities at Agra were Basketball 1 year . . . Baseball 1 year . . . future plans include college. HOWELL. JANELLE: Jr. National Honor Society Trees. . . . State Honor Society . . . F. T. A. Secretary ... Jr. F. H. A. Secretory . . . Tigerettes 2. 3. 4 . . . Band 3. 4 . . . Orchestra 3. 4 . . . Band Queen Attendant 4 . . . Orchestra Queen Attendant 3. 4 . . . Bengalettes . . . and Student Council were Janclle's activities. HUFF. GLORIA: Gloria has been active in Rainbow 4 years . . . F. N. C. 4 years . . . Tigerettes 2. 8. 4 . . . Bengalettes 3 years ... Jr. F. H. A. and Mixed Chorus 4 years . . . future plans include marriage. JENKINS. MARILYN: Marilyn’s job this year was the duties of Tigerette President . . . she has been Bengalette President . . . Student Council . . . F. N. C. . . . State Honor Society 3 years . . . and Rainbow 3 years . . . Oklahoma A M will claim her next. JONES. CATHY: This busy senior has been active in Student Council 1 year . . . N. F. L. 2. 8. 4 . . . F. T. A. 2. 3. 4 . . . Vivacity 2. 3. 4 . . . Tigeratte 2. 3. 4 . . . Tigerettes Cheer- leader 3 ... Jr. F. H. A. President . . . Jr. National Honor Society Vice-President . . . and Oiler Staff . . . plans to go to A M. JONES. ORES': This quiet senior boy has been active in C Club 1 year . . . Football 1 year . . . Roller skating is his hobby . . . Oren's future plans are indefinite. KING. DOROTHY: Dot's future plans are to attend business school in Oklahoma City, but right now she is busy with her duties as Tigerette Pledge Mistress, she has been a member of the Tigerettes 2, 3. 4 . . . Band 2 years . . . Librarian 2 years . . . her hobby is redecorating. KING. PHYLLIS: This peppy little gal was cheerleader ’56-'57 . . . F. N. C. 2 years . . . F. T. A. 1 year ... Jr. F. H. A. 2 years . . . Vivacity Staff 1 year . . . Tigerettes 2. 8. 4 . . . Bengalettes 3 years . . . and Li-Sci 1 year . . . after graduation Phyllis would like to attend A AM College. LAIN. JEAN: Jean came to CHS her senior year and since then she has been active in F. T. A. . . . F. N. C. . . . Tigerettes . . . and was homeroom secretory . . . activities at Midland. Texas . . . Twirler . . . F. H. A. . . . Basketball . . . Tri-HI-Y ... and Astronomy Club Secretary . . . Oklahoma A M will claim her next. LANCE. EDDIE: Eddie also came to CHS his senior year ... his activities in Oklahoma City were Basketball 3 years . . . Baseball 3 years . . . Football l’£ years . . . Stage Craft 1 year . . . and Boxing ... his future plans are indefinite. LAWSON. MARY LOUISE: Jr. F. H. A. 1 year . . . State Honor Society 2 years . . . Jr. National Honor Society 1 year . . . and Tigerettes 2 years have been Mary Lou's activities . . . her spare time is spent reading . . . future plans may include business school. LOVE. CARROLYN: The main job of thU friendly senior has been Treasurer of Tiger- ettes. she has been in Tigerettes for 2 yean� . . . F. N. C. 2 years . . . Rainbow 1 year . . . and Homeroom Vice-President . . . Carrolyn's future plans include marriage. LOVELAND. MITCHELL: Mitchell has been active in Mixed Chorus 4 years . . . Rifle Club 3 years . . . an'd Explorer Scout for 5 years ... hi hobby i gun . . . future plan include the Navy and attending Anderson College. LUNDAY. SHIRLEY: Listening to records and dancing are this senior- best liked hobbies . . . activities include Tigerettc 2. 3. 4 . . . F. T. A. 1 year . . . F. N. C. 1 year . . . Vivacity Staff 1 year . . . and Office 3 years . . . Shirley plans to work after graduation. MALERNEE. RUBY: This sweet little gal plan to attend Draughon-� Business School after graduation . . . her activities were Rain- bow . . . Bengalettes . . . Tigerettes 2. 3. 4 . . . Tigerettes Cheerleader '55-'J6 . . . F. N. C. . . . F. T. A. . . . and Vivacity Staff. MANSFIELD. DARRELL: Rand activities take up most of this senior boy- time . . . he has been active in Rand and Pep Rand 1 year ... he also helped out behind the scene of the school plays . . . after graduation Darrell plans to attend college. MARKER. LARRY: Woodwork has been Larry main course in high school . . . and although, working has taken up most of his spare time, he still finds time to dance which is one of his most liked hobbies . . . future plans include attending A M Tech. MC CRACKIN. RAY: ThU senior boy- main course and activity during high school has been T I Club ... he has also been active in DcMolay' ... his future plans include joining the Air Force. MC LAURY. ROBERT: Robert's spare time is spent working on cars ... in high school hi activities were F. F. A. 2. 3. 4 . . . and Audio VUual 2. 3. 4 . . . hU future plans are indefinite. MCVEY. DUANE: This little guy with big ideas was President of F. F. A. 56- 57 . . . F. F. A. 4 year . . . Dairy Judging 2. 3. 4 . . . Vice-President of hi Junior Class . . . and Senior Class Vice-President . . . Duane is planning to attend A M College and major in Dairying. MC WHIRT. DON: Grasshopper - main course and activity during high school ha been T St I Club . . . Sergeant at Arms 1 yetr . . . one of hi hidden talents is art . . . future plans are undecided. MCWHORTER. JERRY: This Chemistry Whir-- helps “Krlvy- with hU classes and plans to further hU knowledge of science at A M next year ... he was active in Basket- ball 1 year . . . hU spare time is spent hunting and fishing. ■v MILLER. BLANCHE: Blanche came to CHS from Booker T. Washington where ehe wa� active In N. H. A. 3 year. . . . Chorus 2 years . . . Girl Scout 2 year . . . Pep squad 8 year . . . Secretary of Freshman Class future plans Include sewing or drawing. MILLER. MERDITH: Mert has been active in many speech contest . . . school play . . . and was a member of the stage crew . . Band 2 years . . . Mixed Choru 3 year . . . Student Council . . . Football 1 year . . . DcMolay . . . and Orchestra ... his spare time Is spent working at KUSH . . . O. U. will claim him next year. MOFFATT. KEITH: This well-liked senior has been active in Band 2. 3. 4 . . . Band Pres. 1 year . . . Orchestra 2 year . . . Student Council 1 year . . . Football 2. 8. 4 . . . Co-Captain of Football '56-’S7 . . . Basketball 2. 8. 4 ... and C Club 2. 3. 4 ... he will attend A M College next year. MORRIS. DONNA: Band has claimed most of Donna's time in the past 4 year . . . Band Queen Attendant ’5«-’57 . . . Orchestra Queen Attendant '56-’57 . . . Orchestra Register 4 years . . . Bengalettes . . . Tigercttcs 2. 8,- 4 . . . and Rainbow . . . A M College is a part of her future plans. MYERS. BOBBIE: This quiet seqior has spent most of his spare time during high school working after school . . . Bobbie's hobby is drawing . . . future plans are working for Structural Steel Co. at Oklahoma' City in Drafting Department or College. NEAL. JEAN: Draughon's Business College will claim this studious senior after gradu- ation . . . National Honor Society Sec. . . . State Honor Society 4 years . . . Tigerettc 2. 8. 4 . . . F. H. A. 2 years . . . Mixed Choru 2. 3. 4 . . . Girls Quartet 2 years . . . and Jr. National Honor Society . . . hobby is playing the piano. NEWCOMB. TED: T I has been Ted's main interest and activity in high school . . . T I 2. 3. 4 . . . President of T I . . T I Vice-President . . . Audio Visual 1 year . . . and Oiler Staff . . . joining tho Air Force will be part of his future plans. NORTON. DON: This easy-going guy had the lead in the all school play this year . . . his activities include Football 2 years . . . Basket- hall 3 years . . . Baseball 4 year . . . and C Club 3 years . . . future plans include college and the armed forces. NOWLAND. HOLLIS: This friendly senior boy has been kept busy participating in printing class and band, besides his regular school activities . . . collecting guns is his hobby . . . Uncle Sam will claim him next. O'KELLEY. PETE: Mischieviou and full of fun describes this senior . . . Pete's activities include Football 2, 3. 4 . . . Football Co- captain ’56-' 7 . . . Basketball 1 year . . . Baseball 1 year . . . Track 2 years . . . Stage Crew . . . All-school play ... Jr. National Honor Society . . . and Oiler Staff . . . O. U. will claim him next year. ORR. JUDY: Orchestra 1. 2. 3 4 . . . Orchestra Queen '56-'57 . . . Band Twirler 2 years . . . All-school play . . . Vivacity Staff . . . Tigerettes 2. 3. 4 . . . F. N. C. President . . . F. T. A. Reporter . . . Freshman Class President . . . Bengalette Vice-Pre . . . . Concert Mistress . . . future plans for Judy are indefinite. OZMENT. EILENE: Jr. F. H. A. . . . Bengal- ettea . . .Jr. National Honor Society Sec. . . . Tigerettea 2. 8. 4 . . . State Honor Societ} 2 year . . . National Honor Society Prea. . . . Orchestra 4 year� . . .Mixed Chorua . . . F. N. C. . . . Orchestra Queen '56 66 . . . D. A. R. Hiatory Award . . . Sophomore Class Vice-Pree. . . . F. T. A. Treaa. PEARSON. JUDY: Draughon’s Business School will claim Judy after graduation . . . Freshman Class Sec.-Treas. . . . Tigerettea 2. 8. 4 ... Mixed Chorus 2. 8. 4 . . . National Honor Society 2 years . . . State Honor Society 4 yean. . . . S. F. H. A. . . . Oiler Staff . . . Bengalettea 2 year ... Jr. F. H. A. 1 year . . .Jr. National Honor Society . . . hobby is playing the piano. PIEL. JTHREE: Juhree belonged to Tiger ottea 2. 8. 4 . . . F. H. A. 2 year� . . . F. N. C. 2 year� . . . Mixed Chorus 3 years . . . Rain bow 4 years . . . Bengalettea . . . and Junior Play . . . future plans are to attend Phillip’s University at Enid. RANDALL. JIM: This small, but ambitious senior boy has taken several difficult courses during his four years of high school . . . they consisted mainly of math . . . other subjecta include physics and chemistry . . . he has also found time to play Basketball 8 years . . . and Baseball 2 years . . . future plans are to attend Rice Institute at Houston. Texas. REEVES. Roy: This little guy took part in Football 4 years . . . Basketball 2 years . . • Track 2 years . . . Baseball 1 year . . . and C Club . . . what spare time he has Is spent working on his car . . . for Roy O. U. cornea next. RIGGS. EDITH: Edith’s activities during High School were Jr. High Library Club . . . Mixed Chorus ... Jr. F. H. A. 1 year . . . Sr. F. H. A. 1 year . . . and F. T. A. . . . her ambition is to be an X-ray technician . . . hobby is watching T. V. ROBERTS. DON: This senior has been a big asset to our basketball team for the past 4 years . . . other activities include Football 2 years . . . C Club 3 years . . . and 4-H Club . . . his future plans will include the Army and college. ROGERS. JAMES: ’’Jimmy came to us last year from Ventura. California ... his activi tiee at Ventura included Band and Basketball . . . the past year most of his spare time was spent working at the Cushing Municipal Air- port where he will continue working after graduation. ROGERS. ROBERT: Band has been ’’Bob’s’’ main course and activity during High School . . . Sr. Band 4 years . . .Jr. Band 1 year . . . Pep Band 3 years . . . National Honor Society 2 years . . .Jr. National Honor Society . . . State Honor Society 4 years . . . Okla- homa Boy’s State ... All School Play ’66-’67 . . . Audio Visual . . . plans to attend college. ROLAND. DARLINE: This vigorous senior was head Cheerleader of Tigerettea ’56-’57 . Tigerettea 2. 8. 4 . . . Bengalette Cheer- leader . . . Li-Sci Vice-President . . . F. T. A. i years . . . F. N. C. 2 years . . . Oiler Staff . . . Darline left CHS at mid-eemeater to join her parents in Wichita Falls. Texas . . . plans to attend Draughon’s Business College after graduation. ROSS, EDDIE: Eddie's ambition is to become a part of the submarine division in Uncle Sem's” Navy . . . while in high school, he went out for Football 1 year . . . Basketball 1 year . . . and Track 1 year . . . during the past year his hidden talent for story writing was discovered. ROSS. KENNETH: Kenneth’� pastime is working on his car and going to drag races . . his activities at CHS included T A I 2 years . . . Football 1 year . . . F. F. A. 2 year . . . Basketball 1 year ... and Track 1 year . . he will attend A AM Tech at Okmulgee next year. ROSSON. DENNIS: Dennis. 'The E. P. of CHS , love dancing and motorcycle� . . . his activities during high school were Basket- bell 2 years . . . Baseball 2 years . . . Foot- ball 1 year . . . and C Club . . . plans after graduation are to attend Motorcycle Servicing school or A AM College. ROWLAND. CAROL: Rainbow . . . F. N. C. 2 years . . . Tigerettea 2. 3. 4 . . . Homeroom President ’66-’67 ... Jr. High Football Queen . . . Bengalette Substitute Cheerleader . . . Vivacity Staff ... her hobby is playing records . . future plans are to attend Business College. ROWLAND. FAE LYNN: Besides Fae Lynn's regular courses in school, she has taken part in F. N. C. 2. 3. 4 . . . and F. H. A. 4 years . . . hobbies are horses and sports . . . plans to attend Nurses Training at St. John’s Hos- pital in Tulsa. Rl'BENSTEIN. NORMAN: Most of this sen- ior’s school hours were spent in the printing room ... T A I Club 2 years . . . Basketball 1 year . . . Football 2 years . . . Track 1 year . . . Draughon's Business College may claim him next year ... his spare time is spent working on cars. Rl'SSELL. EMMA LOU: Emma Lou has been in Tigerettes 2. 3. 4 ... Jr. Class Secretary- Treasurer ’55-’66 . . . Student Council . . . F. T. A. 1 year . . . Mixed Chorus 4 years . . . Girls’ Quartet 2 years . . . Rainbow 1 year . . . and Past Worthy Adviser of Rainbow . . . College of the Otarks in Arkansas will claim her next. SANDEK3. BILL: Windy Bill spends most of hu spare time stream-lining his car ? ... his Activities were Football 1 year . . . F. F. A. 4 years ... he will attend AAM Tech at Okmulgee next year. SANDERS, FRED: Fred has been a member of our Football Team 3 years . . . Baseball 1 year . . . Basketball 2 years . . . Track 2 years . . . C Club 3 years . . . and F. F. A. 2 years . . . after graduation Uncle Sam will claim him. SCOTT. GUY: Guy left the halls of CHS to join the United States Navy . . . while in school, his main activity was T A I Club . . . he plans to finish his high school education in the Navy. SEIBOLDT, SONJA: This high-stepping gal was Band Queen this year . . . Twlrler 2 years . . . Band Council 2 years . . . Junior Play . . . Orchestra . . . Student Council . . . Vivacity Staff 2 years . . . Tigerettes 2. 3. 4 . . Oiler Staff ... F. T. A. 2. 3. 4 Bengalettes . . . Rainbow . . . plans to attend O. U. SHERIDAN. JOHN: This active senior has taken part in the All-School Play . . . Junior Play . . . Contest Play . . . Student Council 2 years . . . Boy’s State . . . Mixed Chorus . . . John's hobby is collecting coins ... his future plans include college at Fort Worth. Texas. SNYDER. SANDRA: Thfa hard-working sen- ior wm editor of our 1956-'6? Oiler . . . Sandra •till found time for F. T. A. . . . Mixed Chorus . . . Jr. F. H. A. . . . Tigerettes ... Jr. National Honor Society . . . and State Honor Society . . . hobby is reading . . . ahe will attend A M after graduation. 8TALFORD. NAOMI: Quiet and friendly well describes Naomi . . . her future plana are to attend Hill's Business College in Okla- homa City . . . activities include F. H. A. 2 years . . . Glee Club 1 year ... in her spare time she enjoys listening to the radio. STARNES. ELDEANA: Deana” was active in Tigerettes 2. S. 4 . . . Rainbow . . . Mixed Chorus . . . Girls Quartet . . . Jr. F. H. A. . . .and F. T. A. . . . she will attend Draughon's Business College . . . hobbies are photography, singing, and swimming. STEPHENSON. JIMMY: Jim was Cushing’s gain and Bartlesville's loss when he came to CHS his senior year ... he played Football . . . and was a member of the C Club . . . he was also Football Queen Attendant Escort . . . at Bartlesville . . . Football 2 years . . . Hi-Y 1 year . . . B Club ... he will be A M's gain next year. STILES. MARY JANE: 4-H Club 10 years . . . Jr. F. H. A. 1 year ... Sr. F. H. A. 2 years ... Jr. National Honor Society . . . National Honor Society . . F. T. A. . . . Student Council 1 year . . . and Girl’s Glee Club are thfa seniors list of activities . . . she will attend A M after graduation . . . hobbies are horseback riding, reading A swimming. STONE. ROBERT: Most of Robert's spare time fa spent working on cars and radios . . . Orchestra and Chorus were his main activities during high school ... he will attend A M Tech at Okmulgee after gradu- ation. SULLIVAN. AMANDA: This senior came to us this year from Booker T. Washington . . . . . . her activities there were 4-H Club 2 years . . . Girls Glee Club 2 years . . . and Mixed Cborus 2 years ... at CHS she was active in F. T. A. . . . future plans will include college and become a teacher. SUTTON. GINGER: Thfa little gal was one of the Tigerette Cheerleaders thfa year . . . other activities included . . . Student Council Treas- urer . . . Vivacity Staff . . . Junior High Cheerleader . . . F. T. A. 2. 8. 4 . . . N. F. C. 2. 3. 4 . . . Junior Play . . . Tigerettes 2. 8. 4 . . . Bengalettes . . . Rainbow 5 years . . . Li-Sci . . . and Debate Team. TARR. RICHARD: Richard has been active in DcMolay for 3 years .� . . and has been a member of the Stage Crew 1 year ... his favorite pastime fa hunting and fishing . . . future plan are to attend college at O. U. or A M to study chemical engineering. WALKER GAYLE: Thfa senior girl's favorite pastime fa sewing and listening to records . . . in high school she took an active part in Mixed Chorus . . . future plans for Gayle in- clude enrollment at Brigham Young Uni- versity in Provo. Utah. WARD. WANDA: Tigerettes 2. 8. 4 . . . F. T. A. 1 year ... Jr. F. H. A. 1 year . Rainbow 4 years . . . Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4 . . . Vice-President of Mixed Choriis '6 -’67 .and Bengalettes have kept Wanda busy in high school . . . her hobby fa collecting coins and figurines . . . planning to attend a beautician school after graduation. WELCH. LOUISE: This senior cinw to us from Quay . . .her activities there were Sopho- more Queen . . . Sophomore Class Secretary . . . Junior Cheerleader . . Junior Claw. President . . - Louise left us to rejoin her classmates in Quay. WELLS. JERRY: Jerry has been in Football 1 year . . . Track 1 year . . .C Club . . .and F. F. A. 2 years . . . hobbies are electronics and radio control ... he plans to study elec- trical engineering at AAM next year. WEST. BOB: This senior presided over Stu- dent Council this year ... he has been a member of Student Council for 2 years ... Jr. National Honor Society 1 year . . . State Honor Society 2 years . . . National Honor Society - . - Mixed Chorus 2 years . . . All- State Choir 1 year . . . and F. F. A. 2 years . . . future plans include college. WHIPKEY. SHIRLEY: Shirley's activities in- clude F. H. A. 1 year . . . F. N. C. 3 years . . . F. N. C. Secretary-Treasurer 56-'57 . . . Vivacity Staff 1 year . . . National Honor Society Secretary . . . State Honor Society 1 year . . . her hobby is listening to popular music . . - after graduation she plans to attend Business School at Blackwood in Okla- homa City. WHITE. JIM: Mr. Basketball might well be Jim's middle name ... he was co-captain of the basketball team for '56-'57 ... he also played Baseball for 2 years . . . and has been a member of the C Club 3 years . . . future plans will include college. WHITE. SILVERINE: This senior was kept busy taking part in Student Council 3 years . . . N. H. A. 3 years . . . Pep Squad 3 years . . . Band 2 4 years . . . Chorus 3 years . . . Vice-President of Student Council'1 year . . . Class President 1 year . . nd Sec. of Class 1 year at Booker T. Washington . . . she will attend Blackwood Business College after graduation. WILLIAMS. JUDY: This little gal likes to spend her spare time cooking good things to eat or sewing . . . she was very active in Jr. F. H. A. and Sr. F. H. A. 3 years . . . Vice-President of F. H. A. 1 year ... her future plans are to attend a business college. WILSON. CAROL: This talented senior was actice in F. T. A. 3 years . . . N. F. L. 8 years . . . N. F. L. Prea. . . . Chorus 3 years . . . Orchestra 3 years . . . Directed Jr. Play . . . All School Play . . . Contest Plays . . . Girls trio 1 year . . . Worthy advisor of Rainbow . . . and Li-Sci . . . she will attend 0. U. next year. WYNN. MARSHA: O. U. will also claim Marsha next year ... at Cushing High she was in Mixed Chorus and on the Oiler Staff . . . (Okmulgee) Cheerleader 3 years . . . Sec. of Sophomore Class . . . Vice-President of Freshman and Sophomore Homerooms . . . hobbies are writing, art. and music. ZUMWALT. BOBBY: Bobby's activities In- clude Sr. Band 3 years . . .Jr. Band 1 year . . . Orchestra 1 year . . . Pep Band 3 years . . . President of Sr. Band 1 year ... Jr. National Honor Society . . . and School Play . . . hobby is art . . . future plans will include the Air Force. —17— Homeroom Officers MRS. RAINWATER'S HOMEROOM: Keith Moffat:, Vice President; Peggy Bailey, Treasurer; Monna Clark. Secretary; and Pete O'Kelley, President. •(Middle Left) MRS. THOMAS’ HOMEROOM: Cathy Jones, Secretary-Treasurer; Bob Acklin, Vice President; and Carol Boling, President. (Lower Left) MRS. MCDOWELL'S HOMEROOM: Sonja Seiboldt, Vice President; Jean Lain, Secretary- Treasurer; and Mike Farris, President. (Louer Right) MR. POTE S HOMEROOM: Bonnie Fisher. Secretary-Treasurer; Carol Rowland, Presi- dent; and Carrolyn Love, Vice President. The coveted class ring, cap and diploma; . . . marks of a senior. The seventh grader dreams of having these, but they seem so far in the future. The junior suddenly realizes rhey are almost within his reach. For the senior, many years have been spent in preparation to receive them, yet it seems hardly possible that they are about to be his. The class ring, which has been of the same pattern since 1936, is the mark of a senior when it arrives in the spring of his junior year. The symbols of the ring arc typical of the Cushing vicinity. Proudly showing our school symbol is a tiger head on top of the ring. The oil well is typical of the surrounding oil country. A covered wagon shows that Cushing is in the Sooner state. To show the uniting of all senior classes of C. H. S. a chain is around the tiger’s head. The black onyx and gold symbolizes the school colors, black and orange. In the spring the caps and gowns are selected and worn with pride. Being a graduate seems more possible than ever now. Last, but the most priceless mark is the diploma. Every senior knows its worth and hopes that he is worthy of it. So to you, the future seniors of tomorrow when you have put the cap and gown aside and stored your diploma with precious memories, may you keep your eyes ever upward toward the high standards of our school; always striving to uring honor and distinction to its portals. May you be proud to say, I am a grad- uate of C. H. S.” 19— To Think You’ve Chosen Me . . . This could easily be the thought running through the minds of the junior class officers who arc mixing business with pleasure as they work on various committees for the Jr.-Sr. Banquet. Left to right they arc: Karen Wright, sec- retary-treasurer; Lee McLaury, president; Debbie Allen, vice-president. Blair, Margaret Bradley, Patsy Bristow, Don Brown, Nadine Bryce, Howard —20— Cobb, Doug Dooley, Bill Cubbage, Dennis Davis, William Faubian, Floretta Chadwick, Frcida Doyal, Donna DeGraw, Don Dunkin, Jayne Fullerton, Lillian Harmon. Chria Foster, Gary Frame, Ida Griffcth, Bill Grubb, Vernon Kelly, Alice Kendrick, Charlene Ketchum, Bill Ketring, Roger King. Verna —22— Lee, Cornelia Lee. John Martin, Sandra Lilc, Marilyn Maple , Jim f McLaury, Lee Morehouse. Gerald Murrell, Betty McLaury, Telford Morris, Jerry Lloyd, Barbara McDonald, Johnny Naff, Anita Noltensmeyer, Robert Norton, Rex Oliver, Paul Orr, Gracie —23— Osborn, Jayne Pippcnger, David Irfc Rice. Loyd Row den, Ronald Simpson, Clifford Potter. Sharon Reedy. Carole Ross, James Shaffer, Barbara Smith, Kaye Smith, Lynda Lee Spencer, Imogene Stallworth, Ruthella Stephenson, Sue —24 Stile . Darrell Stonecipher, Don Wclborn, Martha Stiles. Donald Stillwell, Don Stites, Huberts Thompson. Dennis Ulrey, Billie Welch. Jimmy White. Cecil White, Jerry Wilson, Travis Wolfe. Sondra Stiver. Vernie Watson. Tom White. Clynta Wright, Helen Wright. Karen Wright, Keith —25— Sophomore Officers chosen to lead their class are: Ronnie Adkisson, vice-president; Barabara Gayhart, secretary-treasurer; Gary Harmon, president. Allen, Kay Anderson, Barbara Axton, Wilma Bailey, Mary Bartlett. Danny Beall, Jerry Blair, Gary Bollman, Charlene Adkins, Carolyn Adkison, Herbert s o p C h 1 o a m s o s r e —26- Anderson, Nick Andrews, Jimmy Brassfield, John Cubbage, Steve Culver, Lloyd Clark, Troy Cranston, Dennis 'Cross, Orvin Dennis, Carolyn Dooley, Clarita Doyal, Ronald Flood, Rosa Gammon, Bonnie Gayhart, Barbara Geymann, Kay Ewen, Julianna Harmon, Gary Hayter, Judy Griffcth, Wayne Harmon, Ronnie Heaps, Terry Hedges, Judy Griffin, Ann Hendrickson, Clarence Hayter, Jane Hill. Wayne —28— King. Happy Johnston, Patsy King, Shirley ✓ Jones, Mike Linden, Kenny McBride, Pat Long, Marvin McCaslin, Dewayne Jones, Walter James, Jackie Kennedy, Don Lauderdale, Iris Luallen, Arthur McConnel , Patsy Moore. Beatrice —29— Kennedy, Mike Linden, Charlotte Manuel, Darrell Moore. Lrskine Owen , John Morri . C. R. Nichols, Sandra Owensbjr, Della Nichols. Trena Owensby, Stella Patterson, Delbert Patterson. Gilbert Pearce, Gordon Rogers, Carolyn Randall, Sandra Rots. Darrell Quimby, Don Rice, Jim Reneau, Val Ozment. Mike Smith, Marcia Taylor, Ronald Wolff, Alberteen Wright, Dave Wright, Imogene -31- Smith, Lee Ollie Taylor, Junior Wattenburger, Jerry Wingfield, Jerry Zumwalt, Barbara Adams, Janet Allen. J. C Allen, Tommy Anderson, Carol The Freshman class officers hold a meeting in our school library to discuss plans for the Junior Red Cross drive. They are left to right: Sally Anderson—Vice President, Judy DeLozicr—Secretary- Treasurcr, and Jackie Breeden—President. Anderson, Sally Axton, Jeannctta Freshman Class Baldwin, Lyndia Barclay, Bill Beckett, Joann Bell, Mary Sue Berry, Linda Birdsong, She Ha Blair, Sue Bradshaw, Wayne Breeden, Jackie Brown, Joyce Brown, Freida Brown, Tommy Bruce, Jimmy Burgess, David Cates, Carlene —32— Claxton, Kenneth Collins, Kay Cook. Sue Cooper, Jerry Coy. Gloria Creek, Richard Crenshaw, Janice Crenshaw, Susannc Davis, Peggy Gabal, Jim Godfrey, Charlcttc Grace, Peggy Greer, Eddie Gregory, Ronnie Hancock, Teddy Hannon, Mary Hardick, Mike Funkhouser, Victor Harmon, Roy Harper, Ray Higgins, Rita Hixon, Jerry Hogsett, Son da Holden, Kay Holdcrread, Anita Su Holderread, Glenn Hooper, Franc ics —34- How cl I, Anita Hugus, .Susan Hubbard, Clarence Jones, Delores Kctring, John Ledgcrwood, timer King, Bobby Kimmcl, Annette Kucera, Monty Kyser, Mattie UFaveuft John Laird, Gary Lamb, Barbara Lou, Leroy Lyon, Lola Maples, Winnie Marct, Eddie Martin, Dale Martin, Jim Martin, Sharon McAuLay, Dee Anne MrKenney, Stanley McLaury, Wallace Meadors, Judith Meyer, Dora Most, Karen —35— Myers, Don Myers, Carol Mullen, Paul Ocstmann, Kathleen Ogle, Helen Owens, Carol Sue Parrish, Joyce Murfin, Carolyn pennington Sharon Pierce, Barbara Murrell. Helen Pote, Vernon Rea vis, W. L. Reiley, Janice Robison, Freya Rogers, Donald Rogers, Lou Rowland, Phyllis Sayers, Diane ii Schneider, Judy Simi, Eddie Smith, Gary Smithson, Linda Terry. Letter Stalford, Harold Stump. In. Tinnen Roberl Sweetwater, La Trctc Swift, Wynona Tuttle, Gary Tuttle, Jerrie Ann Watson. Billy Watson, Ida Lynn Wells, Margaret Whitaker, Bill Whitcly, Andre Wilton. Jay Dee Witt, Sheila Wolfe. Geri Woods, Fred Wright, Harvey Baker, Billy —37— Arnett, Linda Baker, Judy Baldwin, Janet Barnett, Jesse Barton, Sondra Bartlett, .N'orman Berry, Jackie Billings, Sandy Boatman, £arl Boatman, Joe Boles, Warren Boyles, Frankie Brock, Kay Brown, Don Bryant, Betty Bugg, Sue Burnett. Thresa Bush, Robert Butcher, Carolyn Butler, Ruth Ann Cagle, Linda Campbell, Carol Carpenter, Lynn Chapman, David Cluck, Edward Combs, Norma Cook, James Cook, Ronnie Cook, Wanda Couch, Bennie Coy, Alberta Crane, Shirley Daniels, J. M. Davidson, Billy Davidson, Tommy Davis, Billie Dickey, Sharon Dorworth, John Dover. Nancy Ann Dunaway, Larry Easley, Erval Fabian, Douglas Farrell, Doris Farrell, Dorothy Farrell, Doyle Flavcll, Ruth Floyd, Alberta Gammon, Betty Gregory, Linda Greer, Robert Greenwood, Carolyn Griffin, Jeanne Grove, Yvonne Hamilton, Bill Hargroves, Donald Harkleroad, Ralph Harmon, Charles Harmon, Freda Harmon, Larry Hart, Sandra Haydock, Marvin Hendrickson, Frankie Hearn, Lois Hill, Jayne Howell, James Huston, Buddy Ingram, Nancy Jackson. Robert Jones, Jack Kay, Lee Arthur Kelly, Jackie Lite, Carolyn Martin, Judy McWhirt, Bob Morehouse. Ronnie Moseley, Jimmie Nugent, Darlene Oxford. Nancy Pate. Carol Patton, Bonnie Patton, Carolyn Pierce, Sandra Porter, George Price, Robert Quinn, Mike Rainwater, Lcreta Rackley, Carl Randall, Buddy Riggs, Carol Roberts, Mike Robnctt, Sandra Rogers, Beverly Roll, Judy Saunders. Ronald Scott, Charley Shaffer, Billy Shaw, Ellen Shelton, Joe Simon, R. V. Simpson, Bill Skelton, Sara Beth Smith, Bonnie Smith. Tommy E. Smith. Tommy South, Sonja Stephens, Barbara Stephens, Tomm Stewart, Jane Stiver, Evelyn Sutton, Janie Taylar, David Thompson, Andrew Thompson. Lark Tmnie, Laura Turner, Norman Usher, Chris Van Gicson, Nancy Vassur. Betty Whiie, Richard Whiteley. Jim Williams, George Williams, Leslie Williams, Linda Williams. Glinda Wright, Linda Williams, Tom Wolfe. Darrell Wright, Pat Young, Larry Adkins, Gary Adkison, Nolly Allton, Pat Anderson, Earl Anderson, Irene Anderson, Ronnie Apperson, Alfred Archer, Elaine Ash, Claudia Baker, Bob Ball, Bracy Bell, Tawana Bolinger, Karen Bondurant, David Brassfield, Kenneth Brown, Ronny Bryce, David Butler, Deana Butler, Larry Byers, Nadine Calhoon, Mary Jane Carter, Kay Carter, Rae Carter, Nancy Carter, Oliver Carter, Sharon Catlett, Patricia Champlin, Cathy Claxton, Eddie Cot ham. Dale Crosby, Sharon Couch, Treila Cruzan, Tommy Cubbage, Bill Davidson, Henry Davis. Janell Daugherty, Judy De Graw, Judy Dethloff, Linda Dishman, Connie Dooley. Robert Douglas, Jimmy Los Drake, Patricia Duncan, Edward Escott, Janie Elliot, Phillip Fisher, Clinton Fleming, Gerald Floyd, Marvin Fowler, Kenneth Funderburk, David Green, Lorainne Gumm, Marinell Hamilton, Charlotte Hardin, Tim Harless, Donnie Harless, Lonnie Harmon, Mantha Harris, Deanie Haskins, Jerry Heaps, Stanley Henshaw, Robert Herrmann, Dwayne Holman, Joy Lynn Herring. Loretta Hubbard, Larry Hubbard. Wilma Hugus, Wayne Jordan, Sammy Johnson, Marilyn Jones, Shirley King, Trcva Kates, Duane Kelly, Patricia King, Ida King. Joyce Kindley, Don I.ove, Carl Love, Charles Lyon,Sandra McConnel, Dennis McFarland, Bob McKinney, Marland McMcnamy, Curtis Mansfield, Virgil Martin, Corctta Martin, Tommy Mason, Dennis Matthews, Darlene Maynard, Mitchell Mays, Brenda Meadors, Trudy Myers, Gary Mobley, Marilyn Moorvland, Ronald Morris, Betty Morris, Mary Ann Mullins, Darrell Murrell, Sharon Nicholas, Mary Ann Nicholson, Carolyn Norton, Billie Ogle, Mary Paris, Dahl Pcrcell, Ronnie Petty, Clifford Pilgrim. Dopald Plott, Glendia Poison, Jimmie Raffety, Darrell Randle, Joyce Reedy, Sharon Reese, Artie C. Ridenour, James Robertson, Maxine Robbins, Cheri Robinson, Gerald Robinson, Jerry Robison, Reid Rogers, John Roper, Bill Ross, Opal Ruse, Nilsen Sawatzky, Fred Shaffer, Ronald Shelton, Sherry Shipman. Jeanette Smith, Gloria Smith, Margaret Smith, Sondra Spencer, Sharon Storm, John Stockman, Judy Stocktan, Karen Stowers, Vernon Taylor, Sue Thompson, Alice Thompson, Luther Towne, Warren Tucker, Thomas Wells, Lavon Williams, Jean Williams, Theodore Wilson, Mike Woods, Becce Wright, Judy This tall friendly man has served as our superinten- dent for seventeen years. Although Mr. Carr’s many duties keep him busy, he is always there to lend a help- ing hand to everyone. Greeting students in the school office with a smile is our efficient school registrar, Miss Weaver. Our Board of Education, whose chief interest is the welfare of the school and the students, work hard in order to retain the high standards set up in Cushing schools. (Left to right) W. D. Carr, Troy Benefiel, Allen Gould, W. O. All- ton, President; W. A. Giorda, Secretary; Sam Carpenter, Vice-President. Those not present arc R. G. Boatright, Treasurer; and Jess Frank- lin. Mr. Jack Yancey American History, Debate, Government Mrs. Betty Stewart Mrs. Rainwater English Short hand. Typing Mrs. Elizabeth Crouch Librarian Mrs. Beverly Graham Home Economics Mr. Harold Williams Agriculture Mrs. Dora Hobbs Student Council, Drama, Speech Mr. Rex Moore Typing, Bookkeeping, Vivacity Mrs. Frances Aycock Junior Business, History Miss Hazel Graham General Business, English 11 Mr. Orville Pote Vocational Printing, Journalism Miss Lydia Clark Math, Algebra I Mrs. Nellie McCuistion English 1 Miss Marie Clark Geometry, Algebra 11, T rigonometry Mr. Charles Godfrey Vocational Woodwork Mr. Ernest Krivohlavck General Science, Chemistry, Physics Mr. Noel Due Drivers Ed., Athletics Mrs. Jean Harris World History, Geography Mrs. Mary Ann Houck History Mr. Faye O’Dell I r. High Coach, Okla. History Mr. Edwin Schildc Instrumental Music Mrs. Charlotte McDowell English, French Mr. Melvin Skelton Athletic Director V’ Mrs. Mary Glover Algebra I, General Math Mr. Neil Ridley Math, Basketball Coach i Miss Ncdra Johnson Home Economics Mrs. Claudette Thomas English, Spanish Mrs. Doris Ryan General Science Miss Mary McKeown Vocal Music Mr. Charles Elliott Biology Mrs. Pat Fletcher English 7— A typical office scene. Some of the faculty members are shown drinking coffee and talking before a faculty meeting starts. ADDING MACHINE EXPERTS? Every year Mr. Moore gets together a group of en- ergetic people who want to learn somthing about Bookkeeping and Accounting. All through a problem they add, re-add, and then erase totals, only to find at the end, that the entire problem was wrong. Well, that’s bookkeeping for you. AROUND THE WORLD! Geography is one of the new subjects taught in C.H.S. this year. Mrs. Harris has captured the interest of a few of the boys in her class. Mike Farris is the intelligent student who seems to be locating an ocean while the others look on. NEW IDEAS! Panel discussions seem to be the trend in Miss Haas’s American Literature class. Danny Baze looks as though he has had another successful brain wave. The students also spend time reading stories, writing themes, and learning good English. Miss Haas was scheduled to teach Literature in the High School, but plans were changed and she was transferred to teach in the Junior High English Department. SUBJECTS AND PREDICATES. There is nothing like learning to diagram”. This is the motto of Mrs. Fletcher’s English class. The students are very smart or else the sentences must be very.simple. Wonder which it is? I think it is because they have a good teacher! WATCH THOSE SCALES! Mr. Krivoh- lavck’s Chemistry students are busy weighing and balancing. This class is a very popular one around school. All the students enjoy learning chemistry symbols and formulas, and smelling the wonderful odors of their experiments. BUSY SCISSORS! These busy-looking girls arc members of Miss Johnson s home- making classes. They learn many things about home economics and planning for the future. The girls arc making clothes for themselves. Wonder what type of garment Bonnie Fisher and Louise Wilch will turn out? SNAKES, BUGS, AND MICROSCOPES. A warning to future Biology students! If you don’t like slimy reptiles, don’t take this course! Dis- secting frogs and snakes is a common sight seen in some of Mr. Elliott’sclasses. Wonder if this is the hour right before lunch? TAKE A LETTER! Slave driver Rainwater is torturing her girls again by making them work for the remaining 10 minutes left over from her speech. The little marks you see are not Egyptian hiero- glyphics; just simple, unread- able shorthand symbols. STUDY TIPS. It isn’t chicken to study” is an ex- pression often heard in all of Mrs. Aycock’s Junior Business and Science classes. She tries to teach her students to form better studying habits for their future years in school. The students try to live up” to these charts. FUTURE CARPEN- TERS. This 'long, well- lighted view of Mr. God- frey’s woodwork class gives us a good idea of the way the boys spend their time during this hour. They build everything from a cedar chest like Robert Noltcnmeycr’s to just shaving boards. Don’t they look indus- trious?” GOING IN CIRCLES. The students at this board are members of Mr. Ridley’s Math class. Besides drawing circles, the students learn all the fundamental principles of Math. Did you ever sec such devoted con- centration given to drawing a circle? GETTING IN SHAPE. These energetic looking boys arc the members of Mr. Skelton’s gym class. The first six weeks the boys study Health and I.G. Then the second six weeks and the remaining six weeks of the year, the boys have gymnastics, play basketball and volleyball. TAP, TAP, TAP, Oops, Mrs. Rainwater, is it alright to have an x instead of an a”? Heavens no” shouts Mrs. Rainwater ... Jo Ackley, typist, feels like smashing her typewriter. Oh, well, just another writing to do over. WILL SOMEONE PLEASE, De- scribe our Oklahoma state flag ? No comment from any member of the class. This makes Mr. O’Dell very perturbed; so with the help of Marvin Haydock, he displays our state flag and explains what each symbol means, to his students. WHAT? Comment allez-vous”? Je-vous aimc bcaucoup” Vive-la France” These are just a few of the comments heard in Mrs. McDowell’s French class. Debbie Allen and Karen Wright seem to have found something interesting in the French newspaper they received. It’s prob- ably the comic section. ANY QUESTIONS? Lively class discussions go on all the time in Mrs. Houck’s History class. This one is being led by Beverly Sanders. The class also learns about problems and the past history of the world. FORMULAS WIZARDS! Mike Kennedy and Joyce Parrish are busy learning Algebra symbols in Mrs. Glover’s class. Mrs. Glover is a new teacher this vear, and all the students enjoy her classes. They seem to have picked up Algebra remarkably well this year. CONJUGATIN’ CLASS! This English class of Miss Graham’s is very interested in Billie Camden’s illustrated talk. The students have been very busy this year conjugat- ing verbs, diagramming sen- tences and giving book re- ports. (Bless ’em!) DEMOCRATS VS. REPUBLICANS. Jack Yancey seems to be very busy explaining the im- portance of voting to his American History and Government classes. The classes sponsored a school election at the same time that the na- tional election was be- ing held. The students are interested in their favorite candidates. Wonder if Bulldog Rowden could be a Re- publican? C.H.S. PRINTERS. Setting type and print- ing copy are two things keeping Norman Ru- benstein and Ted New- comb busy in Mr. Pote’s printing class. The stu- dents also help put out the school paper and anything else that needs printing. HARD WORKING! This best describes Mrs. Thomas’s Senior English classes who are very busy taking the Co- operative School and College Ability Tests and the Co-operative Sequential Test of Educational Progress. The scores made by our students were added to those made by students in other schools to pro- vide basic interpretative data for future test users. Shirley Lunday seems to be lucky enough to have the help of Mrs. Thomas. SCIENTISTS OF TOMORROW! These bright, smiling, and happy faces belong to the members of Mrs. Ryan’s Science class. During the year, the class performed experiments, saw films, and studied the general course. This is Mrs. Ryan’s first year teaching at Cushing and judging by the results of her efforts this year, the students will be looking forward to her Science class next term. SPEED DEMONS OF THE DAY! “The generator is connected to the battery and the battery is connected to the fan belt.” This car must be a Noel Due special. I’m sure that this is what Mr. Due is trying to ex- plain to his Driver Education stu- dents. Don’t they look interested? Think they learned anything? They did! They learned to drive ... we hope! your THIS IS YOUR LIFE” as you re- member all the wonderful times spent in C. H. S. . . . sitting on the curbs singing . . . sitting in cars listening to the radio . . . catching up on the latest at noon . . . the familiar ring of class yells . . . find- ing a car to sit in on cold days be- fore the bell rang . . . cramming at noon for a fourth hour test . . . the walk-out on Monday after winning conference . . . rushing through dinner to hurry back to a home- room meeting or a pep assembly . . . burning Ponca, Stillwater, and Putnam City the Thursday nights before the games . . . the Junior- Senior volleyball game where spirit ran high . .. the Junior Senior Ban- quet where we began realizing just how much we were going to miss our classes, friends, and teachers ... the last Tigerette Banquet and the thrill of discovering who would take the places of the officers and cheerleaders . . . wanting to keep these memories locked in a book as we continue our journey of mem- ories. nc T T icin’ £J3.HWL.T 3 4JWI! ‘a X IS l«f II? n if n ao 2a JLZ.22.K At the last minute Melva Barrier. Sue Bugg, Carol Orr, uonald Stiles, Don Moore, and Janie Calhoon are anxiously waiting for Mrs. Aycock to enroll them Like most seventh graders, these students have a question in their minds. What is going to take place behind these closed doors? Tigerette Hell Week is an en- joyable event that takes place at the beginning of the year. The two girls standing arc Charalyn Calkins and Lynda Adkisson who who arc lovingly” referred to as pledge mistresses. The pledges arc Carolyn Bugg, Anita Naff, Nelda Carter and Sue Stephenson. —58— While the feachers are bu y at a convention, all the C.H.S.er’s have a few day� out for tome fun. Kay Geymann, Phylli� Withiam, Iri� Lauderdale, and Judy Hedge� � eem to be having a bang of a time. Thi is a familiar scene isn’t it? Last minute cramming for six week test. These studious students arc making sure that Joel Carr knows his Chemistry well. These brains” are trying out on the Going to College Quiz program. The winner receives a $2 5 certificate and a chance to compete with other winners from all over the state. Many parents visit the high school during Ameri- can Education Week. Mrs. McDowell is showing some of the parents the French money system. The election went over big this year. Republicans victorious by four votes! The students went all out for pic- tures, pins, and campaign speeches. The play Christmas Carol” wa presented by Mist Haas, for the Junior High students. In this scene Scrooge. Richard White, i having dinner with Tiny Tim. Reid Robinson and hi« family. Other member of the cast are Freda Harmon. Sandra Hart, Dori Farrell. Billy Davis and Gerald Fleming. Half time at the ba� kctball game find everyone crowded around the con- cession «and. Mike Farris is patiently waiting for hi change; while Leroy Duntmore enjoys his drink and Doug Calkins is waiting to be served. It takes a lot of after school practice” to get prepared for the Christmas concert which the Junior Chorus presents every year. —61— SHTWTT9 � a � s • 3f, a AS trie U 3 A 9 3j s� t Nancey Puckett, John Bryant, Gerald Fleming, Lynda Roberts and Robert Tinnen are a few of the lucky brains that were exempted from semester tests. What's wrong, Keith, did you get tired? John Hesser, Billy Allton and Warren Cook are practicing for the pop concert. Gary Harmon, Amanda Sullivan, Bonnie Fisher, Joel Carr and Reverend Lewis R. Rogers take part in a panel discussion during Youth Week. Mr. Bob Miller with the help of Theodore Williams, Bob West. Geri Wolfe, Mr. Leonard Blood, and William Davit alto presented an inspiring program during Youth Week. —62— Martha Welborn, with her back to the camera, is watching closely with the hope that the Junior girls prevent the Senior girls from scoring too many points. The Juniors Won! These energetic young men aren’t trying to be acrobats; they are merely trying for points against the Seniors during the Junior-Senior Volleyball game. Aubbing show in Phyllis King's face by Judy Orr proved to be a lot of fun as Johnny Arthur, Clynta White, Leon Dunsmore and Monna Clark look on. � H ! ■ J 19 M OTr a r a ; na ThU book hat got to go in are famous word of the Vivacity sponsor, Mr. Moore. Don Bristow, Darrell Sewell and Carol Wilson took part in the contest play which placed first at the O. C. U. speech tournament. Hey, wait for me yells Eddie Sims, as Darrell Ross, Duane McVey, Darrell Stiles and Wavne Griffeth leave him behind. Competition runs high between Don Harper, Junior Taylor and Jackie Brown in track. I 2 3 H «■ I. V i 13 | Y I 30 33 Re Norton, Alice Kelley, and Jerry Roush are showing off their new senior ring to Terry Duff and Ruby Malernee. S W T wTf S t a 3 T j? to h '■� XX 2 1 8 •__ m I Kenneth Forsythe, Jim Maples, and Eddie Horn are getting ready to go on their T I trip. Sue Stephenson. Miss Johnson and Kay Blair are busy working on the kH.A. banquet. 1.1 ?ii These student are anxiously looking through the 1957 annual that has just arrived. A few of them are exchanging signatures I a e. n s ii M |4 i a a aa as 3o3' Ruby Malernce, Vincent Cobb, Cathy Jones, Dorothy King, and Jimmy Baker enjoy themselves at the annual Tigcrcttc Banquet. These band students are patiently waiting for a ride to Edmond where they played for the teacher's meeting. Life At C.H.S. ’56 - ’57 Best Pal My Idol Favorite Pastime Most Exciting Moment Favorite Song Favorite Sport Favorite Teacher Favorite Class Favorite Organization —67 Awards and Honors On nizsJ y o o r THIS IS YOUR LIFE as you re- member the organizations you be- longed to . . . the initiations before gaining membership . . . attending the meetings . . . earning points . . . receiving jackets of the club you belonged to ... the patient sponsors who were willing to help make a better club . . . being proud of the many various organizations that we could belong to . . . going on trips ... and being proud to have belonged to the organization. CHEERLEADERS ARE: Ginger Sucton, Phyllis King, Charlene Kendrick, Freida Chadwick, and Peggy Cagle. Not pictured it Darlinc Roland who it head cheerleader. FIRST ROW: Gloria Huff. Monna Clark. Mary Ellen Slater. Gail Clarktton, Charlotte Belthe. SECOND ROW: Judy Orr. Peggy Bailey, Sandra Martin, Carolyn Catct, Lillian Fullerton. THIRD ROW: Patty Bradley, Lynda Roberta, Juanita Catet, Melva Barrier, Athley Henderson. FOURTH ROW: Charlene Bollman, Bonnie Fisher, Marcia Smith, Iris Lauderdale, Sondra Wolfe. Gracie Orr, Ruth Ann Harris, Margaret Blair, Ann Griffin, Lorinda Moore, Clynta White, FIFTH ROW: Mary Lou Lawson, Patsy Lamb, Katherine Robertson, Phyllis Sharp. Barbara Shaffer. SIXTH ROW: Charlene Scott, Carol Reedy. Wanda Ward. Sandra Nichols, Trena Nichols. SEVENTH ROW: Judy Pearson, Donna Morris, Barbara Lloyd, Sharon Potter. Verna King. EIGHTH ROW: Clarita Dooley, Imogcne Wright, Jean Lain, Sandra Snyder, Martha Wclborn. NINTH ROW: Leah Barrier, Shirley Ann King, Linda Adkitton, Janellc Howell, Karen Wright. OFFICERS ARE: Marjorie Black. Marilyn Jenkins, CarrolynLove. Dorothy Kin . Barbara Funkhouser. Jo Ackley. FIRST ROW: Carolyn Bum. Charalyn Calkins. ImoKene Spencer. Ruby Malernee. Kaye Smith SECOND ROW: .5 n on rolyn Judy Havter Kay Geymann. THIRD ROW: Anne Rush. Barbara Grother. Huberta Stites. Cherry Baker. Marilyn Towne. FIFTH RO� . Chari tt Linden’ SuI Hamper. Emma Lou Russell. Alice Kelly. Jayne Dunkin. Pat McBride. Rosa Flood. W.lla Miller. Eilene Orment Jayne Osborn. SIXTH ROW- ludv Hedees Nancy Puckett Judy Caylor. Joy Benny. Anita Naff. SEVENTH ROW: Beatrice Moore. Barbara Zum� a!t. Phylli W am Patt Meyen eld Carter EIGHTH ROW; Sylvia Moore. Juhree Piel. Helen Barnes. Billie Ulrey. NIN'i n kuw: Bonnie Gammon, Marilyn Lile. Esther Brown, Sonja Seiboldt —71— DARLINE ROLAND Head Cheerleader PHYLLIS KING Sr. Cheerleader FREIDA CHADWICK Jr. Cheerleader PEGGY CAGLE CHARLENE KENDRICK Jr. Cheerleader Jr. Cheerleader —72— MARILYN JENKINS President MARJORIE BLACK Vice-President BARBARA FUNKHOUSER Secretary CARROLYN LOVE T reasurer Tigerette Officers DOROTHY KING Pledge Mistress The Tigerettes officers busy working on plans for the Tigerette Banquet are: Marjorie Black, Marilyn Jenkins, Barbara Funkhouser, Jo Ackley, Carrolyn Love, and Dorothy King. JO ACKLEY Pledge Mistress SUSANNE CRENSHAV SHELIA BIRDSONG To be a cheerleader you must practice many hours. The cheerleaders Joann Beckett, Susannc Crenshaw, Judy DeLozier, La Trese Sweetwater, Shelia Birdsong, and Debbie Birdsong, the mascot, are practicing for a pep assembly. JOANN BECKETT JUDY DeLOZIER CHEERLEADERS ARE: Joann Beckett, Debbie Birdsong, and Susanne Crenshaw. Officers are: Dee Anne McAulay and Lou Rogers. FIRST ROW: Karen Bolinger, Sharon Reedy, Cathy Champlin, Erval Easley, Sharon Spencer, Margaret Smith. SECOND ROW: Ida Watson, Jane Calhoun, Karen Stockton, Freda Harmon, Patricia Catlett. THIRD ROW: Jean Wil- liams, Lavon Wells, Karen Sue Ellis, Carolyn Patton, Mary Nell Gumm. FOURTH ROW: Linda Dcthloff, Judy Stockman, Patricia Wright, Peggy Grace, Joy Halman. FIFTH ROW: Brenda Mays, Janette Shipman, Patricia Kelly, Tawana Bell, Barbara Lamb, Sharon Crosby. SIXTH ROW: Charlotte Hamilton, Claudia Ash, Wanda Cook, Mary James, Peggy Daeis. SEVENTH ROW: Barbara Stephens, Sara Skelton, Linda Smithson. Margaret Wells. EIGHTH ROW: Judy Daugherty, Anita Sue Holderread, Linda Berry, Geri Wolfe, Janie Stewart. NINTH ROW: Carolyn Greenwood, Diane Sayers, Kay Collins, Sharon Carter, Norma Combs. TENTH ROW: Elaine Archer, Judy Martin, Mattie Kaiser, Billie Norton, Janie Sutton. ELEVENTH ROW: Sue Porter, Louise Hearn, Linda Wright, Susan Hugus, Lorraine Green, Carolyn Lile, Lynda Arnett. —76— CHEERLEADERS ARE: Judy De Lozier, Shelia Birdsong, La Trese Sweetwater. OFFICER IS: Sue Blair. FIRST ROW: Shelia Witt, Joyce Randle, Sue Burr, Marilyn Mobley, Irene Anderson. SECOND ROW: Shirley Jones, Lorenc Easley, Joyce King. Sandra Barton. Pat Allton. THIRD ROW: Gloria Coy. Coretta Martin, Alberta Coy, Janie Escott. Sandra Smith. FOURTH ROW: Mary Hannon, Nancy Dover, Jeanie Griffin, Kay Flood, Marilyn Prentice. FIRTH ROW: Sue Taylor, Janice Reiley, Bonnie Patton. Sandra Hart. Judy Roll. SIXTH ROW: Connie Dishman, Raye Carter. Kaye Carter, Deanie Harris, Patricia Forcum. SEVENTH ROW: Pat Drake, Ruth Ann Butler, Janie Hill, Betty Gammon, Linda Gregory. EIGHTH ROW: Judy Dc Graw, Bonnie Smith, Anita Howell, Jerry Tuttle, Mary Sue Bell. NINTH ROW: Karen Most, Charlotte Godfrey, Lcreta Rainwater. Deanne Butler. Nancy Carter. TENTH ROW: Carolyn Butcher. Kay Holden. Sondra Pierce, Freya Robinson, Rita Higgins, Judy Baker. ELEVENTH ROW: Evelyn Stiver, Sharon Dickie, Sharon Pennington, Janet Adams. TWELFTH ROW: Betty Bryant, Kay Brock, Glendia Plott, Becce Woods, Darline Mathews. L The football trophies in front of the C Club boy are for State Runnerup. District 4A. and Regional and District Championship. The C. Club member arc: Finl rou: Butch Clopton. C. R. Morri . Kenny Linden. Johnnie Walker. Ronnie Baker, Mike Kennedy. Jimmy Andrew . Wayne Hill. Dale Smith. Ronnie Adkisson. Lloyd Culver. Jim Rice. Leon Chri.p. Stconi row. Herbert Adkison. Junior Taylor. Ronald Grime . Loyd Butcher. John Bryant. Jerry Wattenburger. Ronnie Harmon. Jackie Brown. Joe Nesmith, Steve Cubbage. Marvin Morns, Morns. ™ row: Orville Farri . Olin Haskins. Melvin Davis. Billy Griffeth. Gary Foster. Vernic Stiver. Don Anthony. Bill Ketchum, Clifford Simpson. David Pippcngcr. Danny Bazc, Doug Cobb. Jerry Roush. Floyd Butcher. Dale Henderson. Tommy Watson Coach Melvin Skelton. Fourth row: Ronald Rowden, Albert Scott. Willie Boyd, Jerry Well . Don Roberts. Jim White. Bob Acklin, Don Norton. Pete O Kelley, Jim Baker. Fred Sanders. Jim Stephenson. Frank Grubb . Dennis Cubbage. Rex Norton. Not pictured arc Keith Moffat. Denm Abercrombie. Troy Herr- mann, Dennis Rossen. T is for the TOP Cushing Teams in the State. I is for the INTEREST each player took in his team. G means that our Tigers are the GREATEST! E is for EVERY game our teams won in a sports- manlike way. R means that the Tigers were READY to meet and beat the opposing teams. S is for SCHOOL SPIRIT which ran in high gear. Congratulations are in order for the TIGERS, the pride of CHS and Cushing! The C Club officers (left) arc looking at one of the new letter lacket which just arrived. They are Frank Grubb ; secretary, Jim Stephenson: vice-president, Fred Sanders; president, Albert Scott; Sergeant-at-arms. —7S— The T I officers are Don McWhirt, sergeant-at-arms; Bobby Trout, vice-president; Ted Newcomb, president; Norman Ruben- stein, secretary; Don Grother, representative; Bob Brigance, reporter. Fint row.': Ray McCrackin, Don McWhirt, Norman Harmon. Bob Brigance, Marvin Long, Jimmy Maples. Second row: Kenneth Forsythe. Bobby Trout, Dennis Thompson, David Burgess, Don Grother. Eddie Horn, Ted Newcomb. Third row: Mr. Pote, sponsor; Jimmy Welch, Monty Kucera, Bill Berry, Paul Kinsley, James Mason, Raymond Robertson. Mr. Godfrey, sponsor. Members not pictured are Derril Cren- shaw, Doug Calkins, Kenneth Ross, Norman Rubenstein, Eddie Lantz. Don Haytcr, Jr. Plunkett. -79— The N.F.L. members around their trophies are: First row: Mrs. Hobbs; sponsor. Carol Wilson. Charlene Kendrick. Cathy Jones. Mr. Yancey; sponsor. Second row: Don Bristow, Joel Carr, Darrell Sewell. The officers of the Cushing chapter of the National Forensic League are Charlene Kendrick, vice-president; Carol Wilson, president; and Don Bristow, secretary-treasurer. The National Forensic League is an honorary organiza- tion. The purpose of this organization is to promote debate, oratory, and public speaking. It encourages a spirit of fellowship by conferring upon deserving can- didates membership in a national organization and the privilege of wearing its distinctive key. This organization was started in Cushing High School in 1951 with ten charter members. F. T. A. The officer pictured above re Joel Carr, president; Janelle Howell, Mcretary; Jo Ackley, 1« vice-prsideot; Carol Wilson. 2nd vice-presi- dent and program chairman; Judy Orr, historian; Eilene Ozment, treasurer; and Mrs. Thomas, sponsor. These girls stopped to admire the trophy case before going to an F. T. A. meeting. They are Lynda Adkisson. Freida Chadwick. Imogene Spencer, Janelle Howell and Eilene Ozment. FIRST ROW: {Ltft to Right) Sandra Snyder, Shirley Lunday, Peggy Bailey, Monna Clark, Bonnie Fisher. Janelle Howell. SECOND ROW: Wanda Ward, Mary Ellen Slater, Hubcrta Stites, Charalyn Calkins, Imogene Spencer, Freida Chadwick. Eilene Ozment. THIRD ROW: Barbara Funkhouser, Juanita Cates, Kaye Smith, Ida Frame, Debbie Allen, Nadine Brown, Sue Stephenson, Lynda Adkisson, Anne Rush. FOURTH ROW: Clynta White, Sonja Seiboldt. Charlene Kendrick, Alice Kelly, Melva Barrier, Ginger Sutton, Phyllis King. FIFTH ROW: Lillian Fuller- ton, Joel Carr, Mary Stiles. SIXTH ROW: Amanda Sullivan, Charlotte Bclshe, Judy Orr, Jean Lain. Junior Future Home FIRST ROW: Mr . Graham, Joyce Parrish, Barbara Pierce, Judy Roll, Carol Myers, Sandra Billings. Jcrrie Tuttle, Jeanne Griffin, Freya Robinson. SECOND ROW: Shirley Earp, Frieda Harmon, Erval Easley, Carolyn Greenwood, Joyce Flint, Carol Riggs, Linda Kay Williams, Glenda Williams, Linda Gregory, Jane Stewart, Lois Hearn. Nancy Ingram. THIRD ROW: Darlene Dethloff, Beverly Rogers. Ruth Ann Butler, Sharon Dickey, Sandra Pierce, Carolyn Patton, Anita Howell, Gloria Coy, Kaye The girls gathered around the bulletin board (standing left to right) Joyce Parrish, president; Geri Wolfe, song leader; Susan Hugus, song leader; Sandra Billings, historian; Freya Robison, song leader; Barbara Pierce, vice-president. (Seated left to right) Judy Roll, secretary; Carol Myers, treasurer; Jeanne Griffin, reporter; Sandra Robinctt, parliamentarian. —«2— Makers of America Flood. Jane Hill. Janet Baldwin. Marilyn Lile. FOURTH ROW: Bonnie Patton. Norma Comb . Kathleen Oettmann. Sara Skelton. May Chastain. Carolyn Butcher. Rita Higgin . Sharon Martin. Mary Hannon. FIFTH ROW: Karen Ellis. Carlene Cate . Janice Stile . Connie Crane. Peggy Chaitain. Sonda Hogtctt. Judy Martin. Bonnie Smith. Lereta Rainwater. Sandra Hart. Winnie Maple . Nancy Dover. The e bu� y girl are planning for one of their annual project . STANDING: Carolyn Butcher. Loi Hearn. Sandra Billing , Mary Hannon. SEATED: Glenda and Linda William , Nancy Dover, Joyce Parriih, Sonda Hogset and Carolyn Lile. Future Homemakers are posing for a picture during a busine meeting held at school during the noon hour. PICTURED ABOVE ARE: Charlene Cackler, Judy Orr, Carolyn Adkins, Bonnie Fisher, Chris Harmon, Patsy Bradley, Judy Pearson, Jean Neal, Donna Biswell, Sue Stephenson. LaQuita Byers, Shirley Fisher, Albertine Wolfe. Betty Murrell, Kay Blair, Cornelia Lee, Charlene Scott, Beverly Sanders. Faye Lynn Rowland. Naomi Stalford, Helen Wright, Lynda Roberts. Margaret Blair. Jane Ellen Harvison, Phyllis Withiam. Joyce Beets. Louise Welch, Kay Potts. Marilyn Lile, Judy Williams. Mary Stile , Ima Jo Williams, Ann Griffin. Juhree Piel, Miss Johnson, Carolyn Rogers, Carol Farnsworth, Floretta Faubion, Verna Harmon. The officers showing their emblem are (left to right) Judy Williams, rice-preaident; Helen Wright, his- torian; Judy Orr and Albertine Wolfe, song leaders; Miss Johnson, sponsor; Kay Blair, president; Verna Harmon, secretary-treasurer; Phyllis Withiam, parliamentarian and Ann Griffin, reporter. Judy Orr, Bonnie Fisher, and Miss Johnson are discussing how to get a good buy in a stove. This is one of the projects of Sr. F. H. A. Kay Blair is getting ready to call this F. H. A. meeting to order. Miss Johnson, Judy Williams. Floretta Faubian, and Betty Murrell are planning for family night which is their national project. The state project is Know Your Family. Sue Stephen- son and her family Jim, Mrs. Stephenson, Sue, Mr. Steph- enson, and Mickey are looking at a scrapbook of their family. Li Sci The librarians pictured above are: FIRST ROW: Maxine Robertson, Barbara Pierce, Rita Higgins, Glenda Williams, Linda Kay Wil- liams, Carlene Cates, Connie Crane. SECOND ROW: Pat McBride. Janet Adams, Wanda Cook, Peggy Grace. Ruth Ann Butler. Patty Myers. THIRD ROW: Imogenc Wright, Patsy Lamb, Kathrinc Robertson, Linda Arnett, Billie Camden, Sharon Dickey, Freida Brown, Judy Meadors, Sandra Pierce. ROW ONfc: Marvin Long, Andre Whiteley, Howard Reedy. Tommy Brown. ROW TWO: Mike Jonet, Robert Nohenimeyer. Herbert Adktton, John Buth, Robert Stone, Mr. Elliot. ROW THREE: Butch Clopton, DeWayne McCa� lin. Danny Bartlett, Gordon Pearce. Robert Roger� . The boy� watching Mr. Elliot'� demon� tration of the motion picture machine are Mike Jone� , Gordon Pearce, Herbert Adkiion, Howard Reedy. This fine club is very helpful to the teachers when they need someone to run the projector in their class room. Audio Visual MR. ELLIOT Span tor —87— FIRST ROW: Lloyd Rice, Billy Griffeth, Delbert Patterson, Gilbert Patterson, Gary Combs, Bill Sanders. SECOND ROW: Derril Crenshaw, Darrell Ross, Duffy Courtright, W. L. Reavis. THIRD ROW: Doug Calkins, Tom Dudley, Bob Farrell, Eddie Sims, Nick Anderson, Jackie James, Larry Wells, Wayne Griffeth, Johnny McDonald, Robert McLaury, John Lee, Lee McLaury, Donald Hood, Darrell Stiles, Duane McVey, Don Hayter, chapter sweetheart Bonnie Fisher, sponsor Mr. Williams. The boys elected to fill the offices of the Future Farmers of America are: John Lee, sentinel; Don Hayter, reporter; Donald Hood, treasurer; Darrell Stiles, secretary; Lee McLaury. vice-president; Duane McVey, president. Pictured here is the F.F.A. sweetheart with her at- tendenti on the chapter float. The float was a pretty attraction in the Christmas Parade. Future Farmer initiate the grcenhands. The new members have to lay on their backs while the old members drop raw eggs into their mouths. One of the F. F. A. projects this year was killing and cleaning the ducks from the pond in the park to be given to needy families. The boys above are Darrell Rots. Duane McVey. Eddie Sims, and Billy Griffeth. Darrell Stiles, Duane McVey, Jimmie Dee Cook, and Lee McLaury on their trip to Kansas City where they attended the National F. F. A. convention. The State Dairy Judging Team. Darrell Stiles, Glenn Holderread, Duane McVey, and Wallis McLaurv Pi Beta Chi Mr. Ernest Krivolavek, sponsor, is doing a fine job. This is his first year as advisor of the club. Officers are Jerry Hestand vice president; Dennis Cranston president; Don Quimby secretary. The boys watching the testa coil demonstration are F.dward Kclling. Billy Barclay, Vernon Pote, Don Quimby. Jerry Hestand, DeVayne Me- Caslin, Richard Creek, Dennis Cranston, Paul Van Gieson. F. N. C FIRST ROW: Judy Orr. Peggy Bailey. Monna Clark, Phylli King. Kaye Smith. Debbie Allen. Peggy Cagle. Clynta White. Lillian Fullerton, Verna King. Gloria Huff. SECOND ROW: Ginger Sutton, Anne Ru h. Mi M. Clark: pon or. Shirley Whipkey. Shirley Lunday. Jean Lain. Nelda Carter. Martha Wclborn. Alice Kelly. Freida Chadwick. Charlene Kendrick. Imogene Spencer. Charalyn Calkin . Eilcne O ment. Car- rolyn Love. Carol Rowland. THIRD ROW: Gayle McKenney, Patty Myen, Charlene Cackler, Juhrce Piel, Faye Lynn Rowland. Carole Harmon Marjorie Black, Marilyn Jenkin . Spontor of the Future Nur e Club arc: Mr . Manning, Mi � M. Clark. Mr . Ba ett. They are wonderful pon or and have been doing a grand job. The officer of F.N.C are: Shirley Whipkey. ecretary-trea urer; Carrolyn Love, historian: Judy Orr. president; Gayle McKenney, vice-president; Karen Wright, reporter. —91— Sponsor MRS. HOBBS President BOB WEST Vice-President CHARLENE KENDRICK Student Council Secretary I reasurcr MONNA CLARK VIRGINIA SUTTON CLASS PRESIDENTS. Front row: Dale Biswell, Lee McLaury, Gary Harmon. B ck row: Jackie Breeden, Richard White, Sondra Smith. —92— SENIOR Momu Clark Cathy Jonci Sonja Sciboldt Ginger Sutton JUNIOR Patty Bradley Chuck Frichot Charlene Kendrick Darrell Stile� SOPHOMORE John Bryant Nelda Carter Lloyd Culver Iri� Lauderdale FRESHMAN Jim Gabal Anita Holderread John LeFavour Gary Smith EIGHTH Jackie Berry Loi Hearn Judy Roll Darrell Wolff SEVENTH Bracy Ball Kay Carter Rae Carter Don Pilgrim your THIS IS YOUR LIFE” as you will remember the beautiful corona- tions of the various queens . . . the honor of receiving awards ... or being happy for your friends who did receive honors ... remembering that these achievements were ac- complished through the help of our faculty and parents .. . remember- ings tooy that soon all these events will be a thing in the past . . . but we will always possess the memories . . . being proud of the keepsakes, awards, and certificates which we received ... and looking upon these with a warm feeling of achieve- ment. Inv VIVACITY KING (fim SlepL i n utn VIVACITY QUEEN MIDLAND COOPERATIVES, INC ___________________________ Escort, Jim Stephenson; Attendant, Marjorie Black; Escort, Bob Acklin; Co-Captain, Pete O'Kelley;Football Queen, Monna Clark; Co-Captain, Keith Moffatt; Escort, Fred Sanders; Attendant, Ginger Sutton; Escort, Troy Hcrrmani.. Escort, Don Norton; Attendant, Kay Hayter; Flower Girl, Renee Bassett; Co-Captain, Frank Grubbs; Basketball Queen, Marjorie Black; Co-Captain, Jim White; Flower Girl, Betsy Bassett; Attendant, Peggy Bailey; Escort, Don Roberts. Escort, Bobby Zumwalt; Attendant, Janelle Howell; Crown Bearer, Alcn Guess; President Bill Allton; Orchestra Queen, Judy Orr; Flower girl. Jennifer Azbell; Attendant, Donna Morris; Escort, Gary Harmon. Vivacity Co-Editor, Monna Clark; Escort, Leon Dunsmore; Attendant, Carol Rowland; Vivacity King, Jim Stephenson; Vivacity Queen. Phyllis King; Attendant, Dorothy King; Escort, Mike Farris; Vivacity Editor, Bonnie Fisher. Escort, Bill Allton; Attendant, Donna Morris; Drum Maior, Joel Carr; Band Queen, Sonja Seiboldt; Attendant, Janelle Howell; Escort, Bobby Zumwalt. —102- CUSHING ELECTRONICS CLARK WATKINS DRILLING COMPANY DALRYMPLE THRIFT SHOP EDMUNDSON HARDWARE Joel Carr CO-VALEDICTORIAN Joel, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Carr, of 1006 East Broadway, attained the honor of co-valedictorian with a high grade point average of 3.96. He has served his school in his senior year as Drum Major and also as presi- dent of the Orchestra. He has also been an active member of the Orchestra for 4 years and Band for I years. Joel is a 3 year member of F.T.A. and is the organization’s president this year. He acted as president of the Jr. National Honor Society in 1914. He received the Good Citizenship Award of the month. The State and National Honor Societies both claim him as a very deserving member. Joel, may the future have nothing but the best for you. FOSTER DRILLING COMPANY —HU— V Eilene Ozment CO-VALEDICTORIAN Eilene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ozment, of 822 East Fifth, is graduating with a high grade point average of 3.96. During her high school years, Eilene has been a member of F.T.A. for 3 years and was treasurer this year. She was Vice-President of her Sophomore class and Secretary of Junior National Honor Society. She is an ardent supporter of C.H.S. and has been in Tigerettes for 3 years. Eilene is a 2 year member of National Honor Society and was President last year. She also belongs to the State Honor Society. Eilene is an active member of chorus and orchestra and was Orchestra Queen in 1956. Best of everything to one who deserves the best. CULP AND COPPLE CO-SALUTATORIAN Marilyn Jenkins Marilyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jenkins, of 231 South Cleveland, is graduating with a high grade point aver- age of 3.93. She received the National Geographic Award. In her senior year Marilyn served as president of Tigerettes. She has been a member of Tigerettes for 3 years, Bengalettes for 3 years, Bengalettc president. She served in Student Coun- cil for 1 year, the Vivacity Staff for 1 year. She has been in the State Honor Society for 3 years; she is also in the National Honor Society. Future plans of Marilyn’s include attending A M College. Congratulations, Marilyn, may your future hold happiness and success. CO-SALUTATORIAN Judy Pearson Judy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Pearson, of 621 South Howerton, is graduating with an outstanding grade average of 3.93. Judy has been in Tigerettes for 3 years, Ben- galcttes for 3 years. Junior F.H.A., Senior F.H.A. for 2 years, Oiler Staff, and Chorus for 3 years. She was voted Most Studious for the Senior Personality. She was in the Junior State Honor Society, she has been in the State Honor Society for 4 years, and in the National Honor Societv for 2 years. Judy’s future plans include college. Congratulations, Judy, best of luck in your future plans. H —10S— The Senior Personalities of each graduating class are based on the outstanding qualities of their selected traits. A new method of selecting the character nominees was used this year. The senior members of the Vivacity staff and four faculty members, each representing a grade level, selected two girls and two boys for each trait. The names of the two highest girls and two highest boys in each trait were placed on the final ballot for election by the senior class. In a homeroom meeting held in November, each member voted for the ones they felt were the most de- serving. Final tabulation was a difficult job since many were so close. BF.ST PERSONALITY Bill Allton and EileneOzmcnt Senior Personalities BEST DRESSED Bob Zumwalt and Marjorie Black MOST-LIKELY-TO-SUCCEED Bob West and Bonnie Fisher MOST POPULAR Pete O’Kelley and Ginger Sutton BEST ALL AROUND Shirley Whipkey and Keith Moffatt MOST STUDIOUS Judy Pearson and Darrell Mansfield MOST TALENTED Johnny Arthur and Carol Wilson Student Council Awards BONNIE FISHER CAROL WILSON The Student Council Awards arc given to four seniors who have the highest number of points in activities, honors, and grades. These awards are open to all seniors. SONJA SEIBOLDT JOEL CARR —108— BROWNLEE GROCERY BILL BAKER PAINT AND BODY SHOP American Legion Awards SONJA SEIBOLDT BOB WBST Senior S ni r This award is presented to two seniors and two 8th grade students. The award is based on the student’s service, character, scholarship, and leadership. RICHARD WHITE 8th Grade JUDY ROLL 8th Grade -109- PACT GAS CO. A. P. HAYTER TRUCKING SERVICE SUSANNE CRENSHA'K BONNIE FISHER DENNIS 4BERCROMBIE ■■■■■■ LYNN CARPENTER Good Citizens of the Year 1956-57 CULVER REFRIGERATION H. TAYI.OR DRILLING CHRIS HARMON GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD For the past seven years, the Student Council has awarded the outstanding senior high and junior high student of the month a Good Citizenship Award. To receive this award, the students must be outstanding in the characteristics of truth- fulness, honesty, integrity and school service. The winner must have a C average and be superior in his achievements in the eyes of his teachers and fellow students. JACKIE BERRY JO ACKLEY JIM CABAL SNYDER AUTO REPAIR STARKS ELECTRIC CO. —no— ALBERTEEN WOLFF RAE CARTER GERALD FLEMING DALE BISWELL MARCH JUDY DE LOZIER MARJORIE BLACK % JOYCE PARRISH STEPHENS AUTO SUPPLY LEE MCLAURY LOIS HEARN —in— GIBBLE OIL CO. PRICE FURNITURE STORE National Honor Society MISS GRAHAM Sponsor The purpose of the chapter is to create an enthusiasm for superior scholarship; to develop loyal pupil citizenship; to stimulate a desire to serve faithfully one's school, community. and country; and to promote trustworthy leadership and character in the pupils of the junior and senior classes of Cushing High School. First Rou—Ixft to Right: Dale Biswell, Carol Wilson, Mary Stiles, Shirley Whipkey, F.mma I.ou Russell, Carol Boling, Judy Orr, Peggy Bailey, Second Rou : Eilene O mcnt, Sandra Snyder, Marilyn Jenkins, Marjorie Black, Janelle Howell, Kay Blair, Jean Neal, Judy Pearson, Dennis Aber- crombie. Third Rou : Billy Dooley, I.ee McLaury, Vernie Stivers, Esther Brown. Joel Carr, Sonja Seiboldt, Bob West, Robert Rogers. Charlene Kendrick, Anne Rush, Miss Graham, Sponsor. — 112— STEPHENSON LUMBER COMPANY GAIL TOWN MACHINE WORKS JEAN NEAL CAROL WILSON CAROL BOLING JUDY ORR MARILYN JENKINS MARJORIE BLACK SANDRA SNYDER JANELLE HOWELL JUDY PEARSON DALE BISWELL PEGGY BAILEY EMMA LOU RUSSELL MARY STILES JOEL CARR KAY BLAIR EILENE OZMENT —113— KELLER’S DEPARTMENT STORE HARRIS D-X SERVICE STATION JOHN BRYANT Vice-President JUDY HEDGES Secretary V CAROLYN BUGG Treasurer First Rom—Left to Ri ht: Douglas Fabian, Tommy Brown, Wayne Bradshaw, Lois Hearn, Linda Smithson. Joyce Parrish, Donna Biswell, Nila West, Lou Rogers, Freida Brown. Carolyn Bugg, Thelma Stump, Stella Owensbv. Second Rou : Andre Whitely, Bonnie Smith, Judy Roll, Betty Bryant, Rita Higgins, Geri Wolfe, Sallie Anderson, Albertcen Wolff, Trena Nichols, Ann Griffin. Third Ron: Ellen Shaw, Jerry Hestand, Ken- neth Claxton, Betty Gammon, Jayne Hill, Juliannc Ewen, Dora Myers, Judy DeLozicr, Susan Hugus, Linda Berry, Jackie Berry. Billie Davis, Ronald Saunders, Sandra Nichols, Charlene Bollman. Shelia Birdsong, Marcia Smith. Fourth Rou : Judy Hedges, Gary Harmon. John Bryant, Jimmy Andrews, Bonnie Gammon. Gordon Pearce. Richard White, DeWayne McCaslin, Robert Tinnen, Lynn Carpenter, Gary Smith, Jackie Breeden. Vernon Potc, Mrs. McCuistion, Sponsor. JIMMIE ANDERSON FARM EQUIPMENT COMPANY CLARK WATKINS DRILLING COMPANY —114— Two and Three Year Members STELLA OWENSBY JOHN KETRING MARCIA SMITH JULIANNA EVEN TOMMY BROVN KENNETH CLAXTON GARY SMITH ROBERT TINNEN LINDA BERRY JUDY DcLOZIER RITA HIGGINS SUSAN HUGUS JOYCE PARRISH LOU ROGERS JERRY HESTAND SUPERIOR DRILLING MUD COMPANY REAGIN TRUCKING COMPANY D.A.R. American History Award EILENE OZMENT The D.A.R. American History Award is presented to the student with the highest ranking grades in American His- tory. It is given by the local Daughters of the American Revolution Club. F.T.A. Merit Award is given to the student who has the most points. The points are determined by the students activities in affairs dealing with school, church and com- munity affairs. National Geographic Award is given each year to one girl from the graduating class. This girl must be outstanding in the characteristics of scholarship, character, service, and leadership. A tea is given in honor of the senior girls by the National Geographic Club at the close of the year. The winner of the award is presented a loving cup at this tea. National Geographic Award MARILYN JENKINS F.T.A. Merit Award CAROL WILSON -116- SIMON BASSETT CUSHING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE F.T.A. Award JO ACKLEY A.A.U.W. Award CAROL WILSON The F.T.A. Award, which is given to an outstanding F.T.A. member, is chosen by the faculty. The award is given by Mrs. Leo Crook, in memory of her mother, who was the founder of the local F.T.A. organization, in CHS. Each year the local Daughters of the American Revolution Club present a good citizenship award to a senior girl who is high ranking in character, dependability and patriotism. The American Association of University Women choose a senior girl on the basis of planning to attend an A.A.U.W. accredited college after graduation; leadership, scholarship and general interest. Each year the award winner and her mother attend the annual Founders Day Banquet. D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award EILENE OZMENT CUSHING WELDING AND CONSTRUCTION CO. MUL-BERRY OIL CO. -117- your | M Tvtl ffes THIS IS YOUR LIFE you'll al- ways remember the wonderful thrill and joy of being undefeated in football . . . winning the 4-A Conference Championship... being runners-up in the state playoffs ... proud to be known as the Cushing Tigers . . . decorating the halls and goal posts before each game . . . cheering the basketball players on to victory as they make another basket . . . winning the District Regional playoffs . . . being run- ners-up for the state champion- ship . . . working late on the Vi- vacity to meet the deadlines ... last minute rush to get stories in on time for the Oiler . .. proud to watch or take part in the Cushing Band . . . the chorus festivals . . . the long, hard practice for orchestra con- certs ... the sleepy heads after stay- ing late at play practice... All these wonderful things will be remem- bered as you bring your journey down the path of memories shared in C. H. S. to a close. Editor BONNIE FISHER Sponsor REX MOORE Co-Editor MONNA CLARK Vivacity 1957 EDITORIAL SIAM' Left to right, First row: Ginger Sutton, Anne Rush, co-organizations; Charlene Kendrick, Phyllis King, co-royalty, awards, and classrooms editor; Judy Orr, Music and Photographer. Second row: Cathy Jones, Senior Editor; Clynta White, Junior High Editor; Alice Kelly, Charalyn Calkins, Faculty and Life; Shirley Whipkey, Busi- ness Manager. Back row: Kaye Smith, Junior and Sophomore Editor; Sue Stephenson, Artist; Johnny Arthur, Art Editor; Leon Dunsmorc, Sports Editor. ■ — 120— ADVERTISING STAFF, Left to right: Debbie Allen, Karen Wright, Martha Welborn, Carol Rowland, Manager, Nelda Carter, Barbara Brown, Carol Orr, and Chris Harmon. Johnny Arthur uses his talent to put art work in our annual. Monna, Mr. Moore, and Bonnie are discussing a page of the Vivacity. -m- THE CUSHING OILER SPONSOR Orville Pott EDITOR Sandra Snyder PRESSMAN AND BUSINESS CO-SPORTS EDITOR CO-SPORTS EDITOR MANAGER Pete O'Kelley Jerry White Ted Newcomb These fifth hour journalism students write many of the stories in the school paper. One of their tasks is the proofreading of the Oiler. —122— The� hard working boy are printing the Oiler. Bill Berry i making a form, Ted Newcomb locks in the form, Norman Rubcnstein it taking a form out of the press and James Mason is operating the press. CAROL BOLING DARLINE ROLAND Feature Editor Circulation Manager Sandra Snyder, Mr. Pote, Cathy Jones, Jean Neal, and Judy Pearson are preparing copy for the teen page which appeared in the Oklahoma City Timet, October JO. Judy Pearson, Cathy Jones. Jean Neal, and Sonja Seiboldt are columnists on the Oiler staff. —123— ORCHESTRA: FRONT ROW: Judy Orr, Gary Harmon, Carol Wilton, Mary Sue Bell, Janie Escott, Margaret Welti, Wanda Eaton, Eilene Orment. SECOND ROW: Lou Rogers, Linda Berry, Ruth Ann Butler, Janie Jeltma, Carolyn Dennit, Joyce Brown, Darrell Sewell, Sandra Billings, Donna Morris, Kay Collins, J. M. Daniels, Susannc Crenshaw. THIRD ROW: Keith Wright, Pat McConnel, Kay Brock, Mary James, Dennis Cranston, Bill Allton. Vernon Potc, Lorna Randall, Don Quimby, Richard Creek, Don Bristow, Warren Cook, Judy DeLozier, Nelda Carter, Jancllc Howell. FOURTH ROW: Lereta Rainwater, Marilyn Mobley. Patricia Drake, String Instructor. Miss Epaphra Staton, Lynda Adkisson, and Director Edwin Schilde. Bill Allton. this year's President for the orchestra has done a wonderful job presiding. Eilenc Ozment, the orchestra's Secretary and Treasurer had her hands full this year in keeping all the records and money straight. She did a fine job. Gary Harmon, vice-president of the orchestra this year, has always been ready to take on any thing he was asked to do. Gary was also elected our Student Conductor and did a wonderful job conducting the orchestra at contests and on the concert. —12S— Popular Musical Carnival.” These smiling faces are from Itfl to right: Keith Moffatt, Barbara Shaffer, Donna Morris, Lorna Randall, and Darrell Sewell. Young At Heart.” This Junior High Violin Quartette is Patricia Drake, Marilyn Mobley, Lereta Rainwater, and Mary Sue Bell. Jazz Pizzicato. The Junior High String Quartette is Margaret Wells, Sutannc Crenshaw, Ruth Ann Butler, and Mary Sue Bell. Tea For Two. Judy Orr and Lou Rogers form the Senior High Duet. Stringing Along With You.” The Senior High Violin Quartette is composed of Judy Orr, Linda Berry, Gary Harmon, and Lou Rogers. Rockin’ and ’Relaxin’.” These Kids are Iris Lauder- dale, Darrell Manuel, Lorna Randall, and Don Quimby. Tunettes B-Sharp Blues.’ Chuck Frichot. Huberts Stites, Karen Wright, and Keith Moffatt make up the Senior High Clarinet Quartette. Chop Chop Boom.” Tom Williams, Bob Zumwalt, Janette Howell, and Lynda Adkisson form the Drum Quartette. While We’re Young.” Vernon Pote, Gary Laird, Son- dra Barton, Robert Tinnen, Richard Creek, and Bill Barclay rest after practicing a hard piece. Sax of a King.” Lynda Smith, Barbara Zumwalt. Phyllis Withiam, and Jayne Osburn make up the Saxaphone quartette. Slowly But Surely.” Phyllis Sharp, Sandra Nichols, and Judy Hedges challenge a new song for the first time. Jam Session.” Bill Allton, Butch Clopton, Don Quimby, Warren Cook, John Hesscr, and Don Bris- tow take a breath between numbers. CONCERT BAND: FRONT ROW: Barbara Shaffer, Joyce Parrish, Joyce Brown, Carolyn Dennis, Marilyn Lile, Judy Schneider. Ernestine Dethloff, Freya Robison, Sonja Seiboldt, Darrell Sewell. SECOND ROW: Keith Moffatt, Charles Frichot, Hubcrta Stites, Phyllis Sharp, Karen Wright, Rosa Flood, Kaye Flood, Sondra Barton, Iris Lauderdale, Darrell Manuel, Lorna Randall, Don Quimby, Rita Higgins, Phyllis Withiam, Jayne Osborn, Sandra Billings, Donna Morris. THIRD ROW: Sandra Nichols, Judy Hedges, Joy Benny. Nadine Brown. Ann Griffin, Sandra Martin. Joann Beckett. Robert Jackson, Kenneth Rouk, Fred Woods, Garry Laird, Barbara Lloyd, Bill Allton, Vernon Pote, Dennis Cranston, —12B— Butch Clopton, Sandra Robnett, Lynda Smith. Ronny Cook. Barbara Zumwalt, Loi Hearn. Shirley King. Joel Carr. FOURTH ROW: Carol Orr, Leonard Jacob, Dee Anne McAulay, Diane Sayers, David Chapman, Joe Shelton, Sonja South, Barbara Pierce, Robert Noltensmeyer, Robert Tinnen, Robert Roger� , Warren Cook, Ronald Earp, Bill Barclay, John Hc� � er, Mike Ozment, Kenneth Linden, Betty Gammon, Richard Creek. Ronnie Adkis� on, Don Bristow. FIFTH ROW: Director Edwin Schilde, Letter Terry, Tom Williams, Bob Zumwalt, Jancllc Howell, Lynda Adkisson. Bob Zumwalt did a fine job in presiding Sonja Seiboldt, this year's Secretary and Bill Allton. vice-president, was always over the band this year. Treasurer for the band has done a nice ready to help in the absence of Bob. job. —129— The 1957 Marching Band The 82-piece Cushing High School marching band in their traditional orange and black uniforms arc a colorful sight as they step high across the football field at each home game. Taking part in parades, playing at teachers' meetings, and entering contests is proof that the band is an asset to our school. The band has won superior ratings at district, state, and bi-state in both concert playing and sight reading. This year, because of their fine marching performances, the band received an invitation to attend the nineteenth annual Blossom Festival in Canon City, Colorado held May 4-5. —130— PFP BAND: FRONT ROW: Vernon Pote. Don Quimby. Butch Clopton, Bill Allton. Leonard Jacob, Darrell Manuel, Kenneth Linden, Richard Creek, Don Bristow. SECOND ROW: Ronny Cook, Tom Williams, Bob Zumwalt, Lester Terry. Robert Noltensmeyer, Robert Tinnen, Bill Barclay. Ronald Earp. Director John Hesser. -131- JUNIOR BAND: FRONT ROW: Janet Baldwin, Shirley Earp, Glendia Plott, Pat Allton, Sharon Reedy, Ida Lynn Watson, Wanda Cook. Bill Shaffer. Carolyn Lile. SECOND ROW: Jimmy Lou Douglas, Sharon Martin. Carol Sue Owens, Judy DeGraw, Charlotte Hamilton. Mike Hardick, Buddy Huston. Colette Moffeitt, Pam Cates, Maurice Pote, Tommy Litton, Bob McFarland. George Williams, Jeanette Shipman. THIRD ROW: Carol Baldwin, Sue Allen, Peggy Randall. Kay Plott. Rhondo Sue Hunt. Janie Deering, Shirley Barton. Given Oliver. Marvin Peyton, Thomas Tucker, Wesley Short, John Rogers, Gloria Smith, Jim Pugh, Larry Adkisson, Johnny Benefiel, Clyde Green, Andre Whiteley, David Bondurant. FOURTH ROW: Sheila Hibbard, Director Edwin Schilde. Lee Arthur Kay, Donald Lamb, Ronald Mooreland. JUNIOR CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Ronnie Brown. Connie Dishman, Carol Riggs. Linda Dethloff, Cathy Champlin, Joy Lynn Holman, Alice Thompson, Irene Anderson, Marinell Gumm, Warren Towne, Miss McKeown. SECOND ROW: Bracy Ball, Gerald Fleming, Judy Stockman, Lavonne Wells, Margaret Smith, Karen Bolingcr, Elaine Archer, Janice Wright, Betty Morris, Kenneth Fowler. THIRD ROW: Donald Pil- grim. Carolyn Lilc. Nancy Carter. Trudy Mcadcrs, Laura Tinnic, Jane Stewart, Billie Norton, Twana Bell, Sharon Carter, Ronnie Smith, Dwayne Hcrrmann.FOURTH ROW: Eddie Claxton, Lorraine Green, Nancy Ingram, Karen Stockton, Patricia Catlett, Sondra Barton, Jane Hill, Frank Henderson. James Howell, Jimmy Poison. These song birds are FRONT ROW: Bracy Ball. Carol Riggs, Cathy Champlin, Karen This is the Junior High Girls Trio consisting of Bolinger, Marinell Gumm, Buddy Randall. BACK ROW: Carolyn Lile, Jane Hill, and Carolyn Lile, Jane Hill, and Bonnie Smith. Bonnie Smith. SENIOR CHORUS: FIRST ROW: Miss McKeown, Clarita Dooley, Peggy Davit, Martha Wynn, Shirley Rot . Martha Hagler, Toni Camargo. Terry Tinnie, Gloria Coy, Delore Jone , Addie Morris, Carolyn Adkins, Beverly Sanders, Gracie Orr, Sondra Wolfe, Wynona Swift, Mary Jo Jordan, Jean Neal. SECOND ROW: Charlene Scott, Josie Davit, Imogenc Wright, Eldeana Starnes, Emma Lou Russell, Janice Rciley, Gloria Huff, Thelma Stump, Eilene Ozment, Norma Hauschild, Judy Pearson, Charlotte Linden, Juhrcc Piel. THIRD ROW: Sylvia Moore, Wand� Ward, Anita Howell, Gerrie Tuttle, Patricia McBride, Phyllis Rowland. Ina Stump. Carol Wilton, Anita Naff. Donna Doyal, Beatrice Moore. Nila West. FOURTH ROW: Mitchell Loveland, Walter Jones, John Buth, William Davis, Robert Stone, Don Moore, Howard Reedy, David Cargill. Dwayne Hunter, John Sheridan, Greg Wallin. BOYS QUARTETTE: Left to right: Howard Reedy. Dwayne Hunter. John Bush, and John Sheridan. GIRLS QUARTETTE: Left to right: Kay Hayter. Emma Lou Russell, Jean Neal, and Eldeana Starnes. —133— Before a play can be staged a cast must be chosen. This gives you an idea of what goes on during tryouts. Much time and work must be put forth before an enjoyable play can be produced. It involves many hours of rehearsing and memorizing lines. Here the cast for the play Ghost Wanted is preparing for opening night. — 134— Make-up is an important part of any play. Miss Hass is busy applying make-up to Judy Orr. BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Lloyd Culver. Ronnie Baker, Jackie Brown, Steve Cubbage, Orville Farri� , Gary Harmon. Wayne Hill, Johnny Walker, Ronnie Adkisson, Dale Smith. John Bryant, Junior Taylor. SECOND ROW: Leroy Hemphill, Val Reneau, Joe Neamith, Ronnie Har- mon, Jimmy Andrew� , Danny Baze. Doug Cobb, Vernie Stiver, Gary Foater. Don Anthony, Billy Kctchum, David Pippenger, Clifford Stmp- CONFERENCE CHAMPS REGIONAL CHAMPS RUNNER-UP IN CLASS A PLAYOFFS PETE O’KELLEY Co-Captain 3. it MELVIN SKELTON Head Coach KEITH MOFFATT Co-Captain NOEL DUE NEIL RIDLEY LEROY HEMPHILL Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach son, Ronald Grimes. THIRD ROW: Loyd Butcher, Bill Griffeth, Floyd Butcher. Dennis Cubbage, Jerry Roush, Olin Haskins, Rex Norton, Ronald Taylor Jerry Wattcnburger, Jerry Morris, Tom Watson, Noel Due. FOURTH ROW: Ronald Rowden, Dennis Abercrombie, Jim Stephenson, Keith Moffatt, Pete O’Kelley. Albert Scott, Jimmy Baker, Bob Acklin, Troy Herrmann. Fred Sanders. Willie Boyd. Neil Ridley. DENNIS ABERCROMBIE Senior Quarterback BOB ACKLIN Senior End JIMMY BAKER Senior Center WILLIE BOYD Senior Fullback TROY HERRMANN Senior Tackle KEITH MOFFATT Senior Guard PETE O’KELLEY Senior Center ALBERT SCOTT Senior Tackle JIM STEPHENSON Senior Guard PAR I FTT’Q CTI min a Mr� ntiCD a cu n T, er halfback Don Anthony run� back the opening kickoff in the Stillwater game rAlVLC. l I a 51 UUIU AINU CAMERA SHOP which endcd in t he Tiger , favor 47-7. GRIFFIN OIL WELL CEMENTING CO. —138— DANNY BAZE Junior Halfback FLOYD BUTCHER Junior Guard LLOYD BUTCHER junior Guard DOUG COBB Junior Quarterback DENNIS CUBBAGE Junior End GARY FOSTER Junior Halfback OLIN HASKINS Junior End BILL KETCHUM Junior Quarterback JERRY MORRIS Junior Tackle V 1A REX NORTON Action run high in the crucial game with Ponca City a the Iigerdefen e put up a brick wall to top another powible touchdown. ESCOTTS RED BUD SUPER MARKET EARL BRAY INC. —130— H DAVID PIPPENGER Junior Halfback o RONALD ROWDF.N Junior Tackle CLIFFORD SIMPSON Junior End VERNIE STIVER Junior Halfback RONNIE ADKISSON Sophomore End JIM ANDREWS Sophomore Guard ORVILLE FARRIS Sophomore Tackle RONALD GRIMES Sophomore Halfback RONNIE HARMON Sophomore Halfback WAYNE HILL Sophomore End JOE NESMITH Sophomore Halfback VAL RENEAU Sophomore Quarterback DALE SMITH Sophomore Tackle RONNIE TAYLOR Sophomore End JOHNNY WALKER Sophomore Halfback I The Tiger rip off more yardage in the Ponca Gty game which ended 14-7 in the Tiger favor. -141- TOM WATSON Junior Tackle Vhctt four men are the backbone , of the Tiger team. They are responsible for the success and the triumph achieved this season, which has put our team second in the state. Left to right are: Head Coach, Melvin Skelton. Assistant coaches Noel Due, Leroy Hemphill, and Neil Ridley. WILLIE BOYD Willie, better known as STEAMBOAT by his teammates because of his power and speed as a fullback, was selected by Scholas- tic Magazine for the All-America high school team. Willie was also selected for the All District team, and was chosen by the Daily Oklahoman and the Tulsa World for the All-State team. MADEMOISELLE BEAUTY SHOr H. I. HAYTER TRUCKING JIMMY BAKER This hard hitting center was selected for the All-District team and was chosen by the Daily Oklahoman for the All-State team. —142— BOB ACKLIN The coaches of the 4-A Conference selected this easy going senior who played end for the Tigers on the All-District team. TROY HERRMANN This hard hitting senior tackle was selected on the All-District team which is com- posed of outstanding players from the 4-A Conference. JIM STEPHENSON This rough senior guard was chosen for the All-District team by the coaches of the 4-A Conference. Jim moved here this year giving our line added strength. DENNIS ABERCROMBIE This senior boy has done a wondeful job as quarterback for the Tigers this season. Dennis was also selected on the All-District team. MONTGOMERY WARD SKIPPER DRILLING CO. UNDEFEATED JUNIOR HIGH GROUP: BOTTOM ROW. left to right: Jackie Berry. Jack Kelly. Bob McWhirt, Jim Pilgram, Don Brown. Gary Tuttle, Carl Love, Richard Adkinson, Jim Gable, Leslie Williams. SECOND ROW: Tommy Davidson, Gary Smith, Jackie Breeden, Ronnie Morehouse, Don Myers. Larry Harmon, Gary Laird, David Taylor, Darrell Wolff. Bill Baker. THIRD ROW: Jam Dauman, Coach Faye O'Dell is the man re- sponsible for the junior high going undefeated for the second time in the history of junior high football. This man’s time it well spent in bringing up some of the best ath- letes C.H.S- has turned out. Barbara Lamb has been chosen by the junior high athletes as their athletic queen for 19J6-J7. HALLIBURTON OIL WELL CEMENTING CO. HALLS TRANSFER AND STORAGE Junior High JUNIOR HIGH SCHEDULE Cushing 24 Sapulpa 0 Cushing 13 Seminole 12 Cushing 12 Perry 12 Cushing 6 Stillwater 0 Cushing 30 Guthrie 25 Cushing 26 Sand Springs 6 Cushing 24 Tulsa Bell 0 Cushing 20 Tulsa Wilson 0 Richard Burden, Clarence Hubbard, John LeFavour, Floyd Howell, Bill Watson, Eddie Farris, Stanley McKenney, Harvey Wright. Lynn Carpenter. FOURTH ROW: Richard White, Jim Martin, J. C Allen, J. D. Wilson, Charles Chradle, Andrew Franklin, Victor Funkhouscr, Carl Rackley, and Cy Young. FIRST UNIT LEFT TO RIGHT: Right End—Jimmy Dauman, Right Tackle—Clarence Hubbard, Right Guard—John LaFavour, Center—J. C Allen,‘Left Guard—Darrell Wolff. Left Tackle—Bill Watson, Left End—Richard White. Ouarterback—Bill Baker, Right Half—Gary Smith, Fullback— Harvey Wright, Left Half—Jackie Breedan. McCRACKIN MOTOR SERVICE BEN’S I.G.A. Pee Wees TOP ROW, left to right: Bill Raper, John Rogers, Wayne Hugus, Don Kendley, Bob Baker, Larry Hubbard. SECOND ROW: Phil Elliott, Clifford Allen, Bill Cubbage, Charles Harmon, Raymond Stice, Darrel Taylor. FRONT CENTER: Steve Grunin, acting as mascot for the Pee Wees. SECOND UNIT: night end, Jim Pilgram; Right tackle, Jim Martin; Right guard, Tommy Davidson; Center, Lynn Carpenter; Left guard, Floyd Howell; Left tackle, Andrew Franklin; Left end, Victor Funkhouser; Quarterback, Richard Burden; Right halfback, Jim Gabel; Full- back, Eddie Farris; Left halfback. Gary Tuttle. O. K. RADIATOR SERVICE HUGH’S JEWELRY —146— A” SQUAD. SesteJ left to n bt, Coach Neil Ridley. Ronnie Harmon. Don Norton. Don Roberts, Jim White, Frank Grubbs, J. C. Allen. Top row. Dennis Cubbage, Albert Scott, Willie Boyd, Bob Acklin, Rex Norton and I.con Chrisp. % NEIL RIDLEY Coach Neil Ridley has done a fine job in his second year of coaching the basketball team. He has brought the team to 14 wins and only 6 losses. HALLIBURTON HARLSONS MUSIC HOUSE All the way to the top” seems to be the standard slogan of Cushing’s Athletic Department, and the bas- ketball team was certainly no excep- tion this year. Climaxing a success- ful season, Neil Ridley’s cagers climbed on to the State play-offs by defeating Anadarko in the Quarter- Finals. This was followed by an action-packed game with Cushing standing powerful Del City in the Semi-Finals. However, this was no obstacle; for the Tigers came out on top ready for the State-Finals with Guymon. This game was the deciding factor. The mighty Tigers” had met their match. However, the team can proudly add the title of State Runners-Up” to their long list of achievements. Although we were defeated, it took a good team to do it. —147— LEROY HEMPHILL Coach Leroy Hemphill hat done a fine job this year assisting Mr. Ridley with the basketball team. MADEMOISELLE BEAUTY SHOP JEFFERSON’S USED CARS JIM WHITE Senior Guard BOB ACKLIN Senior Center FRANK GRUBB Senior Forward REX NORTON DON NORTON Junior Senior Center Guard ALBERT SCOTT Senior Guard 5? —148— DON ROBERTS Forward Senior —149— B SQUAD, First rou, left to right: Dennis Cubbage, C. R. Morris, Kenny Linden, Douglas Cobb, Val Rencau, Gary Harmon, Melvin Davis. Second row. SetteJ, left to right: Jerry Wattenburger, Jim Andrews. Ronnie Taylor, Mike Kennedy, Butch Clopton, Ronnie Har mon, Leroy Hemphill-Coach. SCHEDULE Cushing 41 Blackwell 34 Cushing 49 Stillwater 60 Cushing 58 Chilocco 57 Cushing 45 Szpulpa 34 Cushing 65 Edmond 48 Cushing 49 Sandsprings 54 Cushing 45 Chilocco 41 Cushing 56 Stillwater 71 Cushing 66 Perry 35 Cushing 47 Guthrie 44 Cushing 74 Chilocco 54 Cushing 53 Edmond 47 Cwhing 58 Blackwell 54 Cushing 38 Ponca City 44 Cushing 53 Stillwater 51 Cushing 53 Guthrie 49 Cushing 38 Blackwell 44 Cushing 65 Ponca City 68 Cushing 62 Wcwoka 48 Cushing 59 Perry 37 —150— JUNIOR HIGH FRESHMAN GROUP. SeeteJ, left to right: Eddie Sim . Tommy Allen. Don Myers. Jackie Breeden. Bud Smith. Bill Baker. Stending left to right, John LeFavour, Jim Martin, J. D. Wilson, Victor Funkhouscr, Harvey Wright. This picture was taken of Mr. O’Dell and his boys just before prac- tice. —151— ALLENS SERVICE STATION BILL BAKERS BODY SHOP BRADLEY PLUMBING CO. BROADWAY PRODUCE JUNIOR HIGH EIGHTH GRADE GROUP. Seated left to right: Darrell Wolff: Jackie Berry. Bob McWhirt, David Taylor, Tommy David- on. Standing left to right. Larry Hubbard, Tom William . Richard White, Lynn Carpenter, Cy Young. I JUNIOR HIGH SEVENTH GRADE GROUP. Seated left to right, John Rogers. Leslie Williams, Phil Elliot, Bill Cubbagc. Standing left to right. Charles Love, Wayne Hugus, Don Kennley, Nollie Adkisson, Sam Houston. —152— Autographs This Is Your Future, Seniors of 1957 Ah yes, many changes have taken place in Cushing since those sterling days of the Senior Class of ’57. The age of rock ’n roll” has passed. Ralph’s has been turned into an old folk’s home, and Elvis has given up his guitar for a cane. And here is dear old CHS the traditional, sturdy, and dependable—but wait! What’s this? A welcome sign in neon lights and the tall white columns covered with roses! Is this the same CHS of yesterday? At a closer in- vestigation, there is a marked change in the hallowed halls of ivy!” They have been modernized; complete with escalators, swimming pool, TV in every classroom, and gum machines on each floor. There hangs a huge sign across the foyer of the entrance which reads Compli- ments of the best class ever, the Senior Class of 1957! A peak into the classrooms reveals a complete change in the faculty. CHS has become an IDEAL SCHOOL. First of all, we see Pete O’Kelley, Mert Miller, 'Don Norton, and Terry Duff instructing senior boys on the method of skipping school successfully. Sonja Seiboldt, former CHS Band Queen, is demonstrating to the twirlers on how to keep their legs pretty and shapely to please the drum major. Joel Carr is teaching (in the room across the hall) the drum major how to act pleased! Next, we find Peggy Bailey, Ruby Malernce, Char- lotte Belshe, and Melva Barrier giving lectures on the book The Disadvantages of a Short Girl When She Says Good-Night to a 6’ 2” Basketball Player!” Further on down the hall, the newly installed art room is found. Jim Baker, Troy Herrmann and Bob Acklin are model- ing for a Charles Atlus picture—as the befores! Carol Boling teaches a class on baby care with Mona Clark, Carolyn Love, Barbara Funkhouser, Gloria Huff, Roy Reeves, and Don Grother as her assistants. Ginger Sutton has set up a booth in the halls to aid all tall junior boys with any problems. Dennis Abercrombie has a similar booth only he gives advice to freshman girls on how to trap their senior hero. Carol Wilson has just returned from New York, with her sixth husband, where she has produced six successful light dramas on the Petty Crimes of the ’57 Seniors from CHS (fiction, though, pure fic- tion). Kay Hayter, Marjorie Black, Phyllis King, and Carol Rowland model bathing suits for all boys who have to make up time for being tardy. Donna Morris and Barbara Grother are seen still hanging around their old lockers—it seems their junior steadies never graduated! Jo Ackley is the sponsor of an organized demerit squad and executes all careless Tiger- ettes instead of giving demerits. (Messy, but it keeps membership down to a neat sum). Cathy Jones is still wondering what the ’57 Vivacity staff did with its king. (It’s plain mean to borrow something and not return it!) Jim Stephenson is teaching, only he has amnesia and has grown a beard which completely covers his face. (Could this be the lost king?) Greg Wallin runs a concession stand on the campus grounds, selling Yancey Jumbo Burgers, Rainwater Root Beer, and Krivohlavck ice cream. His cute waitresses, which can-can for added attractions, are Shirley Whipkey, Eldeana Starnes, Marilyn Jenkins, Dorothy King, and Marsha Wynn. Bonnie Fisher is private secretary and nurse to Mr. Moore, who just retired, after suffering a nervous break- down from putting out his 2,500 page Vivacity! Judy Orr, Jancllc Howell, and Eilcne Ozmcnt have become the most famous calypso group in the world and have settled down at the IDEAL SCHOOL to exhibit their talent. Judy Pearson and Jean Neal give talks on how to stay brainy and end up an old maid. Orcn Jones, Ted Newcomb, and Warren Cool have returned from their four year trip to Paris-----Texas. They arc visiting celebrities at the new-look high school. Robert Rogers and Duane McVey teach a class on the importance of a solid, close, easy going pal. (Girl-pal, that is). Bobby Zumwalt, Jim White, Don Roberts, Don Hayter, Frank Grubb, Lean Dunsmore, and Doug Cal- kins are back in Cushing after a safari in darkest Africa. They arc answering all questions from the students. Shirley Lunday accompanied the boys, but she didn’t return. (There have been reports of a black-headed Sheena in Africa). —154— Judy Williams, Mary Lou Lawson, Ruth Ann Har- ris, Verna Harmon, Jackie Gayhart, Shirley Fisher, and Esther Brown have joined a branch of the service and arc enlisting girls at CHS. The branch of the service is the Air Force. They pose for pin-up pictures to paint on the superjets! Jerry Wells is head pin at a beauty salon, located in the IDEAL SCHOOL. He instructs girls on how to have curly hair minus permanents. Juanita Cates and Jean Lain are working in Jerry’s beauty shop. They’re proving that red hair doesn’t necessarily have to be dyed, tinted, or rinsed. (Just use Dutch Boy Fire Red house paint). Mike Farris has become the new traffic officer for the hall, during passing time. He can’t be bribed with money; but a wink and a smile from sophomore girls and he forgets all about prosecuting. Fred Sanders, Norman Rubenstcin, Dennis Rossen, Jim Randell, and Bob Far- rell are detectives for the lost and found department. Don Hood, Vernon Jacobs, Bob Brigance, Dale Bis- well, and Bill Berry arc chartered members of the Mickey Mouse Club and campaign for new members at CHS. Kay Blair is the new Home Ec. teacher. She has seven French maids to serve each male teacher coffee and cake four times a day. The girls who took a course in French and act as the maids are: Gayle Walker, LaRue Turner, Naomi Stalford, Sandra Snyder, Emma Lou Russell, Carol Jim Harmon, and LaQuita Byers. Eddie Lance, Darrell Mansfield, Ray McCrackin, and Robert McLaury are French butlers for Kay Blair’s Home Ec. service. They sort of take care of the French maids! Bob West has a talent show to provide entertainment in assemblies. He went all the way to Switzerland looking for another Anita Eckberg. But no luck, instead his dancing girls are Charlene Cackler, Wanda Eaton, Carol Haydock, and Edith Riggs. Silverine White, Amanda Sullivan, Blanche Miller, and Vivinette Edwards are new shorthand teachers; they have finally gotten the class up to 30 words a minute. (Don’t forget, this is the age of miracles!) Wanda Ward is the wealthy undertaker who takes care of all fatalities at CHS. She gave Mary Stiles a sponge and jet propelled scooter to bring in more busi- ness. The sponge is to wipe the blood off if it gets too messy! Bill Allton and John Hesser are the band directors at the IDEAL SCHOOL—sort of Mutt and Jeff com- bination. Jimmy Rogers, Eddie Ross, Robert Stone, Bobby Trout, and John Sheridan let their hair grow out so they could enter the Miss America contest and bring honors to their alma mater. Hollis Nowland, Mitchell Loveland, Bill Sanders, Dcrril Crenshaw, and Tom Dudley are doing KP in the cafeteria kitchen because they flirted with the waitresses. Juhrcc PicI and Beverly Hubble are head of a singing dog act. Their pet poodles are Albert Scott, Richard Tarr, Bobby Meyers, Raymond Moffatt, Jerry McWhorter, and Kenneth Forsythe. This act helps Bob West out in the assemblies. Larry Marker is a famous movie star just returned from Hollywood. His secret is to be tall, have coal black hair, and to act like he doesn’t even know girls exist. (By the way, he’s married and has ten tall, dark, boys who also act like they don’t know girls exist.) Willie Boyd is coach for the Tigers. He’s won all his games for five straight years. (No one will show up at the games—seems like everyone is afraid to play against the man-eating Tigers!) Mitchell Loveland and Bill Sand- ers are water boys for the Tigers! (Minus their arms!) That is almost the entire staff of the IDEAL SCHOOL. Everything is perfect in this invention of the ’57 Seniors. Keith Moffatt, principal, and Johnny Arthur, superintendent, say good-bye! And that was a visit to the new CHS—the best school run by the best class ever—Seniors of 1957! Congratulations To Seniors of 1957 Education Protects Your Future A Good Labor Union is on Asset to any Community Oil Chemical Atomic Worker Int'l Union Congress of Industrial Organizations Local No. 5-283 —156— KERR-McGEE OIL INDUSTRIES, INC —157— Phillis King. Carol Rowland. Monna Clark, and Ginger Sutton are taking time out for a coke. Coke makes food taste better •'Co4� ” i$ O n Htrtd trodt-mork. •omto unoc� AllTMOtlTT O� TX COCA-COU COMSAMT � T CUSHING COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. 309 East Main CA 5-0240 —158— An exciting and tense moment of the Ponca City game. CUSHING’S NEW CAR TRUCK DEALERS Your Every Automotive Need-Genuine Parts and A-l Service—We Stand Ready to Serve You GAYLEY BUICK CO. OKLAHOMA MOTOR CO.-----Dodge H. L. SPARKS MOTORS—Chrysler MACK SUPER SERVICE—Oldsmobile FORESEE CHEVROLET CO. WARD NEWPORT—Pontiac CUSHING MOTOR SALES—Ford GRIFFITH MOTOR CO. —Hudson —159— CUSHING PACKING AND PROVISION CO. Maker of Melody Brand Products Wishes the Seniors of '57 Success and Happiness HOMER A. SUTTON LEWIS C. COREY 425 E. Cherry CA5-1700 DIAL 1600 KUSH Cushing Oklahoma More Than Ever The Standard For The American Road SEE GENESMITH Raymond Moffatt, Kaye Smith, Sue Stephenson, and Jim Stephenson are testing a new 1957 Ford CUSHING MOTOR SALES SCAT! DRILLING CO. Rotary Drilling Contractor 208 W. Broadway BIG FOUR PETROLEUM CO. Oil Producer CA 5-2260 Quality Meats Groceries and Vegetables LOW PRICES EVERY DAY 124 E. Bdwy. EICKHOFF I. G. A. SUPER MARKET The Modern Home Uses Gas Appliances CONSOLIDATED GAS UTILITIES CORPORATION —162— Courteous Confidential Safe Carl Henderson working in the bank. FIRST NATIONAL BANK READ IT EARLIER CUSHING DAILY CITIZEN Everybody Who Is Anybody In Cushing Reads The Citizen Phone CA 5-3333 -163- DAIRY HUT For The Best In IceCream Give Us The Opportunity To Say Yes FARMER'S NATIONAL BANK —164— Lillian Fullerton, Dwayne Wright and LarryMarker are studying together. WALTERS FURNITURE COMPANY COMPLIMENTS of HUGHES LUMBER CONCRETE Cushing. Oklahoma —165— DE JARNETT Battery and Electric Company Magnetos—Generators—Ignition Phone CA 5-47,47 217 W. Broadway Cushing, Oklahoma BEST WISHES from your DUNKIN-PARAMOUNT AND SUNDOWN DRIVE-IN THEATRES MR. WOOD. Manager CITY of CUSHING Congratulations To Cushing High School City Manager............... City Clerk................. City Attorney ............. City Treasurer ............ Chairman................... Vice-Chairman ............. Commissioners.............. Chief of Power Plant....... Supt. of Electric Distribution Supt. of Water Distribution. Supt. of Streets and Parks.... Fire Chief ................ City Engineer.............. Librarian ................. ...........................L. L. Houston ............................ Loren Crook .........................Sterling Grubbs ..............................Roy Smaltz .........................Gene N. Hancock .........................Andrew W. Little H. R. Hughes, W. L. Kline, Claude C. Wylie ..........................Russell Acklin ............................R. F. Mullen .........................Bill Vannostran ..............................Jim Dooley .............................Karl Kautz .........................W. C. Albright ......................Willa Grace Hardy TWO CONVENIENT STORES To Fill Your Prescriptions CITY DRUG STORE 124 E. Broadway L K PRESCRIPTION SHOP 1017 E. Cherry CUSHING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “JLf Custin, -Al.aJ 220 E. Broadway CA 5-2400 Cushing, Oklahoma FLEET SERVICE RETREADING Tires Tubes Repairing DUNN TIRE CO. C M THRIF-T-WISE Complete Food Market Groceries Good Choice Meat Refrigerated Vegetables We Give S H Green Stamps 301 East Main Cushing PLUMBING SUPPLY Heating Air Conditioning Sheet Metal 106 E. Moses CA 5-3215 —170— WE BUY SELL AND TBAOt JEFFERSON USED CAR LOT 122 E. Moses CA 5-0397 Cushing, Okla. Judy Orr is showing Neldo Carter the new equipment in Allen's Studio ALLEN'S STUDIO CA 5-4558 121 N Cleveland Cushing, Oklahoma Anne Rush ond Chris Hormon ore trying out a new TV set FIRESTONE STORES CA 5-3183 107 East Broadway Cushing, Okla. BROADWAY SERVICE STATION TIRES - BATTERIES - ACCESSORIES Cushing, Okla. 301 E. Bdwy. CA 5-1418 —171— Congratulations To The Seniors of '57 Mr. Cardin is showing Chorlcne Bollman the inside of o TV set CARDIN RADIO LAB JUNIORS Professional Radio and T.V. Doctors SERVICE STATION REAVES DRILLING CO. 204 North Harrison P.O. Box 32 112 East Moses CA 5-1186 Dick Wheeler Cushing, Oklahoma Congratulations to The Seniors of 1957 CA 5-2990 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE —172— Mory Stiles ond Mory Louise Lowson ore busy ot work. F. W. WOOLWORTH J. C. PENNEY CO. 113 E. Bdwy. CA 5-0800 110 E Bdwy CA 5-3062 BILLINGSLEY'S TRADING POST 1514 E. Main CA 5-4721 Cushing, Oklahoma Bill Cook, Jean Loin, ond Lucille Noumon ore exomining an insurance policy. W. E. COOK AGENCY 108 N. CLEVELAND CA 5-2050 —173— Congratulations To Seniors of 5 7 W. R. WEAVER AGENCY 110 S. Clevelond Mrs. Sue Bober, Mrs. Leto Morton, ond Mr. Weover enjoy taking time out for o picture. BELL DRUG STORE Your Druggist In Sickness And In Health CA 5-3301 Cushing, Oklahoma VEE DRUG COMPANY J. A. KENWORTHY and Z. A. CALHOON Partners 1 12 W. Broadway —174— Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1957 CUSHING CAFE 408 East Main Warren Cook, Mike Farris, Don Hoyter, and Don McWhirt ore taking time out for o Pepsi. Compliments of BRADY BROS. OIL WELL SERVICING Phone Cushing Capital 5-1533 Mannford 2561 or 246 —175- WAREHOUSE MARKET CONGRATULATIONS To The SENIORS OF 1957! MOORE BURGER 321 E. Bdwy. Phone CA 5 - 2078 Soy It With Flowers Say It With Ours LAVERY'S FLOWERS Koy Holden and Geri Wolfe ore odmiring the flowers. MAC'S TIME SHOP Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry Watch Repair 20S Cert Broodwoy ptwoe CA 5- 2M9 Mr. McDermett shows Billy Allton ond Judy Pearson some jewelry. — 176— llmfeg ----cr CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF 1957! 104 E. Broodway Phone CA 5-2168 Claude Wylie is showing the new saddle oxfords Clynta White and Charlene Kendrick are admiring the condy counter. HINDS SHOE STORE For The Finest of Footwear Charlene Kendrick, Roger Ketring and Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Knoop ore odmiring a pair of heels. CONGRATULATIONS TG Y STORES 112 I. Broodwoy Phon. CA 5 -0527 NEW METHOD CLEANERS for Quick and Dependable Service Phone CA 5-4886 Roland Bell Cushing, Oklohoma —177— BROOK'S CLOTHIERS Wishing You the Best In Your Future Endeavors Congratulations, Seniors BURKEY'S CREAMERY CUSHING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Cushing's Best Butter Cushing, Oklahoma 201 South Central Cushing, Oklahoma Home Loans Insured Savings — 178— WHITE'S DRUG STORE Congratulations To The Seniors of 1957! Phone CA 5-4118 Moses and Cleveland Cushing, Oklahoma CLUB 33 • Pangburn's Chocolates Congratulations Seniors and Best Wishes For Your Future Happiness Success Congratulations To Seniors and All Students Winston Jones Agency GENERAL INSURANCE City Tire Battery Company Bessie 0. Jones Ed Roberts H. E. BENEFIEL 108 W. Moses Phone CA 5 - 3604 —179— Congratulations To The R. G. BOATRIGHT Class of 1957! GENERAL INSURANCE It' Right if 1 Write It Hancock Feed Company Real Estate, Fidelity and Surety Bonds Always Remember—When In Need of Insurance of any kind, Call This Office. FLOUR—FEED—GRAIN—SEED CApital 5-2121 Congratulations HOTEL CUSHING and from COFFEE SHOP W. A. DRAKE FACILITIES for BANQUETS—PARTIES GENERAL INSURANCE and SPECIAL EVENTS To Seniors of 1957! CONGRATULATIONS To The CLASS OF 1957! McCOY'S JEWELERS Clay Vaughn Company 108-110 N. Harrison Broadway at Cleveland Phone 594 Cushing, Oklahoma LEO H. PRIAGEY AGENCY Complete Insurance Service GREAT WESTERN MECHANICS MACHINISTS REAL ESTATE Phone CA 5-0322 Night Phone CA 5- 1747 103 N. Cleveland Phone CA 5- 3554 Route 2 Cushing, Oklahoma — 181— Ambulance Funeral Service NICK'S SERVICE STATION FAIRLEY'S WASHING LUBRICATION Phone CApitol 5-2500 TIRES—BATTERIES MR. MRS. A. V. FAIRLEY Courteous Service 728 E. Main Phone CA 5-9086 503 S. Harrison Cushing, Okla. CUSHING NELSON FURNITURE CO Welding Construction Company Cushing's Leading INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Furniture Store OIL FIELD—PIPE LINE—GENERAL Complete Satisfaction Guaranteed 420 E. Main Phone CA 5- 2155 233 E. Broadway Phone CA 5-2552 — 182— Thank You! lli for Aefectiny Semco where (jucifilij is tlie standard J|j' SEMCO COLOR PRESS, INC. N.W. Third Oklahoma City dltitlU CEnfral 2-7848 FOrest 5-4487 J —183— Autographs —184—