El Reno High School - Boomer Yearbook (El Reno, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1927 volume:

==S5= .......HUM.«INMNWimiNmiHMIMlK Eclitor Elsie Hildebrand business manager Frances Loomis fi fi J Jit □ n sr T 9k 1927 E DITI ON OP The Boomer. Published bq the SENIOR. CLASS OP El Reno High School El Reno Oklahoma, THE BOOMED + l®Srilw rttiMnp of wira ftoucfo facrt truth lWity ftnirafidnotrl arift op|m£ff ion W tetoiftofr rarnt ily mrftfaifftfally to fulfill ft FOmr o mail? to i 9 my ft£tf la fta o fta froitfmaftr ouf ftra m famalFu onft m after it fittfpibk far uf frjjetfjO fii t aftuatinp rJa m% net« J uiliintfc thoS nierr m gpfjfc ful ft m fttion ftoftioaft ft ft am ftja Page Four foI £ il r ,mmixns live not mufl in ifyo futung a in ifo pap} fytra tam z $ lonpn fon tl? M familiar f]ym{ JIwfmnti tfcjpyp fifmvkmh play tip potmtfcci anti putttppcp $f sijalf fqv llm you%J$ ;on m$m0pia at feting an achiafifia ? m may ifytltyZ ' f$0pm n fcto Uftp$ JMowd mpM -VPitt H IwpP tlvpzn. Page Five EL RENO HF El Reno Hi’, El Reno Hi’, Our love for you will never die. Tho’ years may come and pass us by. We’ll still be true, El Reno Hi’. El Reno Hi’, El Reno Hi’, Whate’er you start you’ll do or die. Each night and day You’ll hear me say You’re the best school in the world, El Reno Hi’. kSM WE’RE LOYAL TO YOU, EL RENO HI’ We’re loyal to you, El Reno Hi’, The Blue and the White, El Reno Hi’. We’ll back you to stand Against the best in the land, For we know you’re the same El Reno Hi’. Rah! Rah! So crack out that ball, El Reno Hi’; We’re backing you all, El Reno Hi’. Our team is our famed protector, On boys for we expect a victory From you, El Reno Hi’. P«Ke EiKht LEON J. DEMING ROSE WITCHER Superintendent Principal X B M A rare combination of idealist and executive—a man not afraid to dream, and yet capable of accomplishment. Mr. Deming has laid a foundation for El Reno schools which will ever endure as a lasting commemorative. K X K In combining curriculum, athletics, and beauty in high school life, Miss Rose Witcher put into operation a new theory of peda- gogy—and in the same spirit she did more, she accomplished the real aim of all education, the building of character. I’mko Nino 'minimi SCHOOL BOARD C. S. STAIG G. F. PENWRIGHT NEAL WALDO LUTHER GADBERRY E. C. KING ROBERT MALLONEE g The School Board is comprised of the most able and worthy citizens of El Reno, and it is due to their untiring efforts that we are enjoying the new high school building. ® a a C. S. Staig is president, and has served three years; G. F. Penwright, vice-president, eighteen years; Neal Waldo, secre- tary, four years; Luther Gadberry, treasurer, two years; E. C. King, four years, and Robert Mallonee, two years. Page Ten MAY LOUISE SHANKLIN JONES GRAVES American History Civics Ancient History Modern History Sponsor Senior Class Sponsor Squaws Senior Advisor Student Council Pep Council Director of Physical Education Coaching Club IRENE MARCH Spanish La Dos Americas Freshman Sponsor Student Council Sophomore Grade Advisor Honorary Squaw VERA JOSIE KING Geometry Advanced Algebra Ass’t Junior Sponsor Squaw Phi i'atco Twelve C. L. McGILL Vice-Principal Head Manual Training Department Mechanical Drawing Student Council Sophomore Boys' Advisor Tennis Coach CORRINE ROUNTREE Head Commercial Department Shorthand Bookkeeping: Typing Activity Typewriting HAZEL M. RICHARDSON HARRY B. WRIGHT Art Jr. High Arithmetic Penmanship Drawing Club Algebra Ass't Coach Freshman Sponsor Freshman Advisor VIVIENNE LOVE Freshman English Junior English Jr. High Arithmetic Study Hall Coaching Club HELEN CRUMBAUGH Head of Music Department B CHARLES W. BAUMAN Head of Science Dept. Physics Chemistry Sponsor Science Club Picture Show VIRGINIA COOVER American and Englslh Literature Sponsor Tsa Mo Oa Associate Sponsor Pepetts Honorary Member Phi Dramatic Director Belle of Barcelona Director Coronation of Carnival King and Queen Page Thirteen LENORE CULP CLARENCE R. HORTON GRETCHEN LAWSON Girls’ Gym Instructor Jr. High Manual Latin Sponsor Peter Pan Training Caesar Home Economics Jr. High Arithmetic Vergil H Wrestling Sophomore Class 8 ZELLA BASS Sponsor Track NORMA K. DEAN Head Home Economics Department K Jr. High English Jr. High G. R. FRANK FULLER English Sociology Senate Sponsor Braves’ Sponsor JUNO MALONE KIRK RICE EDNA E. McMAHAN Jr. Hitch English G. R. Sponsor M Jr. High Arithmetic Commercial Geography Wrestling Club Jr. High Art Club Jr. High History Supervisor Jr. High Activities Supervisor Jr. High Textbooks EVELYN HAWTHORNE m IS Jr. High History Jr. High Civics Jr. IIlRh Geography 8th Grade G. R. 7th Grade Advisor DOT SPRINGER MINNIE CONNOLLY City Art Supervisor Director of Tests and Measures Supervisor of Penmanship Page Fifteen ISABELLE THOMASSON Ancient History Modern History Spanish 9 Forum Coach Girls' Conference Debate Honorary Pepett sa VINITA MCDONALD English 9 Public Speaking B. M. C. Sponsor Dorica Dramatic Club Ass’t Senior Sponsor Honorary S«iua v ELMER L. KIRKPATRICK Biology Algebra Physical Geography English 7A Jr. Boy Scouts DOROTHY BAUGH Instructor Domestic Art and Science Sponsor Merry Maids and Joy Workers g NADINE RUNYAN Modern History Ancient History Sophomore English Sponsor E.H.S. Boomer Pepett Sponsor Junior Play Supervisor of Activities Page Sixteen Page Seventeen SENIORS The seniors have had an especially productive year as a class, as well as individually. Their tea-room at the annual carnival was a splendid success, and the senior play “The Boomerang,” was one of the most cleverly presented amateur plays given in El Reno. As a farewell gift the seniors made a payment on the piano. Ptuje Eighteen MARY ANN STAIG B. M. C. '25. '26. '27; Orchestra '24. '25. '26. '27; Annual Adv. Staff '27; Dorica Dra- matic Vice-president; Violin Obligato; Belle of Barcelona. Mary Ann uses music to soothe the savage breast. PAUL JENSEN Belle of Barcelona; Bovs Quartette '27, Glee Club; Orchestra '24. '25. 'Z6. '27; Band '27; Braves '27; Pep Council '27. ‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. MARGARET GIERHART President Phi '27; Squaw '26. '27; Tsa- Mo-Ga '27; Student Council '27. A fair haired miss who has strong hold of her temper. MILFORD DEVER Forum '26. '27; Glee Club '26. '27; Dc- Molay; Wrestling; Act-a-Bit; Belle of Bar- celona. Wrestling, tennis, and serenading are Doe's” favorite pastimes. LOUISE CLARKE Ass't-Scc-Trcas. Squaw; Feature Editor Boomer; Literary Editor Annual; Philala- thcan; Tsa-Mo-Ga; Conference I cbatc '27; Intcrscholastic Meet '27. An interesting mixture of wisdom, tolly and wit. CLARENCE BRADY Student (xHincil President; Forum Presi- dent ; Tsa-Mo-Ga President; Conference De- bate '26. '27; Standard Oration '24; Accom- panist Girl s Glee Club; Orchestra '26. We bow before his superior wisdom and— height. ELSIE HILDEBRAND Editor Boomer Annual; B. M. C. '25. '26. '27; G. R. President '27; Student Council; Weekly Boomer Staff '26; Intcrscholastic Meet '24. '25. '26. '27. Too much can not be said of Elsie—she has brains and ability. ERNEST CROWNOVER Vicc-Prcs. Forum; Mid-State Conference Debate '27; Tsa-Mo-Ga; Glee Club. He tries to make Demosthenes envious. RENA E. HAYDON EBusiness Mgr. of E. H. S. Boomer '27; Peter Pan; Asst. Editor of Annual '27; B. M. C. '26; . '27; Girls Reserve '25; B. M. C. Play '27. She talks but usually gets results especially ads. WILLIAM TILLEY Captain E7ootball '27; Senate '25. '26. '27; Coaching Club '25. '26. '27; E Club '27; National Athletic Society '27; Carnival Man- ager Flaming thatch, searching eyes, high power on gridiron and carnival grounds. Page Nineteen LAWRENCE MEYER Basketball '25. '26; Carnival King; (xxich- ing Club; President E Club '27; Tennis '27. Our idea of true royalty. FRANCES SMITH TOMLINS Pres. Squaw '27; Phi '25. '26. '27; Glee Club '26. '27; Belle of Barcelona '27; Pres. Act-A-Bit; Snap-shot editor Annual. They all fall sooner or later, but she fell sooner. RAY VERGES Basketball '26. '27; Football '25; Glee Club '27. Would that we had Zergs host of friends. LULA BESS MILES Squaw '26. '27. B. M. C. '25. '26. '27; Tsa- Mo-Ga '26. '27; Glee Club '27; Belle of Barce- lona '27; Gingersnaps '26. Sadie says she's fascinating. FRANCES LOOMIS Squaw '26. '27 Vice-president; B. M. C. '25. '26. '27 Vice-president; Tsa-Mo-Ga Scc- treas.; Student Council Sec-treas ; Pep Council Sec-treas.; Bus. Mgr. Annual; Girl's Glee Club '26, '27. Sec-treas.; Boys Glee Club. Accompanies!. More power to Mrs. Manager. ARNOLD SAWALLISCH President Senior Class; Student (xxincil Vice-president. Tsa-Mo-Ga Vice-president; Basket Ball '26. '27; Tennis '25. '26. '27; Glee Club; Bus. Mgr. Belle of Barcelona. Nice, dependable, and a bit of Lochinvar too. MABEL CORLEE Squaw '26. '27; B. M. C. '25. '26. '27 Sec- treas.; Gingersnap '25; Tsa-Mo-Ga '26. '27. Five feet of pep and charm. J. FRANK COCHERELL Los Dos Americas '25; Science Club; (xxiching Club '27; Picture Show Club'27; El Reno's Stcimetz in brains. DICK PEARCE Ad. Mgr. Annual Boomer; Weekly Boomer Staff; Braves '27; Glee Club '26. '27; Operetta '26. '27; Forum '25, '26; Honor Roil. Dick says. Strictly business. PaKe Twenty DOROTHY DALE KING Squaw '25. '26i'27. Yell Leader; Phi '25. '26. '27; Belle of Barcelona '27; Cherry Blossom '26; Glee Club '26. '27; Pep Coun- cil '27; Dorica Dramatic Club Pres. '27. She will make a wonderful executive. DENNIS O. CUBBAGE Football '26; Basketball '26. '27; Sport Editor Weekly: Asst. Bus Mgr. Annual; Glee Club; Belle of Barcelona; National Honorary Athletic Association. The answer to a maiden’s prayer. CORNELIA BUTLER Squaw; Phi; Adv. Staff of Annual; Adv. Staff of Weekly. Beauty is its own excuse for being. SHIRLEY McCLAIN Glee Club '26. '27. (Ticrryblossom '26; Belle of Barcelona '27; Peter Pan '27. She sings, plays a ukc. and drives a brown coupe. DAYTON WILLIAMS Football '27; Sophomore Pres. '25; Glee Club '27; Forum '24. '25. '26 Braves '27; E Club '27; Coaching Club '25. '26. '27; National Athletic Society '27. Some day Dane will grow up and when he docs—look to your laurels boys! DICK MUSGRAVE Orchestra; Glee Club; Band; Belle of Barcelona. (I )cs not graduate) SUE MEADOWS Squaw. Phi; Glee Club Bus. Mgr.; Asst’ Carnival Manager; Cherry Blossom. Belle of [Barcelona. She kissed the Blarney Stone. FLOYD TIMBERLAKE Wrestling '27. A mighty good wrestler. VIRGINIA ALICE STEVENSON B. M. C.. Quartette '27; Cherry Blossom '26; Belle of [Barcelona '27. Mocking birds and nightingales have noth- ing on her. CARL GREENE Science Club; Picture Show '26. '27; Coach- ing Club '26. He progresses as a snail—slowly but surely. LOLA HARRIS B M. C; G. R.: I have a coupe all our own. Page Twenty-one ROBERT O'BRIEN Basketball '27; Senate '27 President; Glee Club '26. '27; Braves. Small but mighty in his chosen field of ro- mance. MARGUARETTE MARLOWE President of B M. C. '27; Editor of E. H. S. Boomer '27. Senior Class sec-treas.; Squaw Scc-treas.; Debate '26. '27; Student Council; Glee Club '26. '27; Tsa-Mo-Ga '27. An executive bom. with talent well used. CLARENCE F SIMES Glee Club; Mid-State Conference Debate '27; EBcllc of {Barcelona '27; Forum; l)e Molay; Coaching Club. Would that I were as mighty in other eyes as in my own. MITTIE WEBB Squaw; Phi, Scc-treas.; Quartette; Glee Club '26. '27; Cherry Blossom '26; Belle of Barcelona '27. Very cute and sensible. SEYMOUR BARRET Football '26; Coaching Club; Science Club. A really nice boy. S TELLA SCHOOLEY (Left School) WARD WELDEN Senate; President Class '26; Braves; Act- A-Bit. Another of those worthy small packages. NAOMI BRINDLEY Squaw '27; B. M. C. '27; Dorica Dramatic. And she talked and talked and talked. EMERY WHITACRE Science Club; Wrestling Club. When Emery starts—we stop. BONITA BECKTON Debate '26. '27; Glee Club '26. '27; Or chest ra '26. '27. A musician, with a right to her temperament. Pa� ro Twenty-two CECIL MEADORS Glee Club; Quartette; Tsa-Mo-Ga; Or- chestra: Band. Cecil plays the kind of jazz that even music instructors enjoy. EDITH E. IRWIN Belle of Barcelona; Glee Club '27 Peter Pan. Her aspiration is to be another Lenglen. WILLIAM WALDO MeGEE Glee Club '27; Belle of Barcelona '27� Yell Leader High School '27; Picture Show '26. '27. A splendid cheer leader. MILDRED A. WEINKAUF Glee Club '27; Tsa-Mo-Ga '26; Belle of Barcelona '27. A perfect lady. ROY E. EDWARDS Science Club; Coaching Club; Picture Show. Oski longs to be heralded as a second Marconi. HILDA MARIE KAMP Choral Club '26; Glee Club '27; Belle of Barcelona '27; Picture Show '26. '27. She helps run the bakery. WILLIAM MAIER Dramatic Club; Biology Club; Picture Show. Give him time and he'll make Bud Fisher close shop. RUBY DENNIS Office Ass't; Picture Show. I have my work and Johnnie. I am content. GENE OLE GUSTAFSON Science Club '24. '25. '26, '27; Picture Show '26. '27. Serious, thoughtful; foundation for a man of power. EMMA BROWN B. M. C.; Los l os Americas '25. Her chief claim to wisdom is knowing how to be silent. Pagt Twenty-three MARIAN M. JONES FLORENCE DAVIS Girl s Reserve. G. R. '24. '25. '26; Picture Show. High School boys don't interest her but oh! Where Ruth goes, so gocst thou. the alumni. OPAL WHI TE (Docs not graduate) RUBY HAYWARD G. R. '25. She possesses an unusual mind. HELEN LOUISE CLARKE She perfected the art (or curse) of mimicry. EULALA BAR TLETT Chatter and Stitch '26; G. R. '25. '26; Picture Slow Club '26. A feminine Longfellow. VERA MINARD (Left School) AUDREY EDITH GA TES Tsa-Mo-Ga '27; Glee Club '27; G. R. '24. '25. '26. '27; Belle of Barcelona; Choral Club '26. Quiet but with hidden wells of thought and feeling. JOSEPH W. MAXEY Los I os Americas '26; Senate '24. '25. '26, '27: Tsa-Mo-Ga '27; Hi Y '24; Coaching Club '26. Oh wad some power the giftic gic us to see ourselves as ithers see us. BESSIE SEIVER Squaw '26. '27; Phi '25. '26. '27; Tsa-Mo- Ga '27; Glee Club '26. '27; Orchestra '26. '27. A wealth of resource covered by a screen of shyness. WALTER W. POTTS Science Club '27; Picture Show Club '26, '27; Coaching Club '26. Another Tilden. GWENDOLYN MeGEE J. U. A. '24. '25. '26; G. R. '24. '25; Pic- ture Show '27. Consistency thou art a jewel. MABEL HUTTON Talk and Sew; Picture Show '27. She’ll own a dime store herself some day. CHESTER WALLACE (Junior) EUNICE CORMACK Phi '25. '26. '27; Squaw '26. '27; Tsa- Mo-Ga '27. The kind of girl you can depend on to do the work you leave undone. MARGUERITE BRANDON Snappy Stitchers; Senior Burlesque. She rates, in intelligence, along with Elsie and Clarence. GEORGIA B. SHACKLETT Squaw '27; B. M. C. '26. '27. Azure eyes, flaxen hair and a charming dis- position. LORENA MARSH Squaw '26. '27; B. M. C. Play '27; B. M. C. '25. '26. '27; I cpartmcnt Editor of Annual. Sweet, pretty, and very refined. Paice Twenty-five RUTH S TATION Glee Club '26. '27; Belle of Barcelona '26; G. R. '23. '24. '25; Choral Club '24. '25. She has a smile for everyone. GLEN BISHOP (Left School) KATHRYN BANNISTER Squaw; Phi; Glee Club; Belle of Barcelona. A tempest in a teacup is Katink . ADRON DICKENS Braves; Football '26; E Club; Belle of Barcelona. Just a merry lad from Arkansas. VERA COOPER Squaw; B. M. C.; Quartette; Glee Club; Belle of Barcelona. A bird in a gilded cage—(Crumbaughs Can- ary coop.) MORRIS SHRADER Glee Club: I3ellc of Barcelona; Cherry Blossom '26; Adv. Manager of Belle of Barce- lona. God’s gift to the ladies. HELEN MOON Squaw; Phi. Glee Club; Quartette; Belle of Barcelona; Cherry Blossom '26; Orchestra. Horace came, and Helen wears a diamond now. TOM LYONS Basketball '26. '27; Coaching Club. ■‘Churchill lived up to his famous name. CAROLEE WALKER B M. C. '27; Glee Club '27: Boomer Staff '27; Las Dos Americas '27. We like red hair too. ARTHUR T. KING Orchestra '24. '26. '27; Band '27; Senate '24. '25. '26. '27; Standard Oration '27. En- gineers '26. '27; Hi-Y '26. A Hart-Shaffner and Marx model. Pane Twenty-six HUGH WILLINGHAM Football '24. '25. '26; Basketball '24. '25. '26. '27; Capt. Basketball '27; Track '27; Coaching Club; Glee Club '26. Hugh excels in ‘most everything, including courting. MONA ROUNTREE Squaw '26. '27; Phi '26. '27. Glee Club '26. '27; Asst. Snap Shot Ed. Annual; Cherry Blossom '26; Belle of Barcelona '27; Act- A-Bit. I’ve taken my fun where I've found it. CLEVA DAUBENHEYER PENWELL Picture Show; Rainbow. Just another blonde who fell sooner. GOLDIE BALDWIN Picture Show; Gym Club. A rare combination of charm. LORENE MEYER A Christmas gift from Hinton. PEARL A. BUTLER Girl Reserve. One of the twins. CHARLES H. WHITE Forum; Wrestling; Engineers; Football '25. Being athletic cost Charlie. RUBY BUTLER G. R 26. The other one of the twins. CHRIS QUIGLEY Football '25. '26; Coaching Club;. A quiet fellow, who lets his actions speak for him. BESSIE BRATTON Picture Show '27; Chatter and Stitch. A neat housekeeper and a clever student. VIRGINIA MARSH B. M. C.; Squaw; B. M. C. Plav; Act-A- Bit; Glee Club. We all envy her her poise. Paice Twenty-seven GORDON JACKSON CHARLOTTE GIBSON IRENE BURKHALTER PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER JUNIORS The honor of introducing two unprecedented events goes to the juniors. They gave a junior play and financed the Junior- Senior Banquet. There is much individual talent in the class and many of its members have taken pail in the various school activities. Page Twenty-eight GEORGE ADERHOLD-Gcorgy Porgy MARGARET BOBB Babs ROBERT ASHBROOK—Beany MARGARET WIARD—Maggie HAROLD GRAYBEAL—Whitcy MONA ROUNTREE—(Senior) LOIS STONE—Lo RYAN MORRIS—Windy MARIAN DE LANA—Mamey GORDON JACKSON—Zoad IRENE BURKHALTER—Snookums VIVION WAYLAND—Spec TED HODGKINSON—Jelly CHARLOTTE GIBSON—Charlie DE WITT GEPHART—Chick ADAH FERTIG—A-Ta HARRY MOSS—Virgil's Pride ALDENE VAUGHN—Peg HELEN NIGHSWANDER—Greta FREDERICK STACKPOLE—Fritz RUTH CRUM—Rufus LAIRD MORRIS—Tildcn JUANITA LYNN—Brown Eyes GEORGE FRANKLIN GRANT—G. F. I’aKe Twenty-nine V} VILLEROY FARIS—Vil V1RGIE PATrERSON—Birdie JACK KITZMILLER—Kitzie PAULINE RECTOR—Halllc GORIX N RICE—Zoad CORNELIA MEADORS—Elia FRANCES HAIN— Auntie JACK DE ATLEY—Wah ZETTA BELLE HOUSELY—Zetta WELLFORD INGE—Sissy EVELYN ELLISON—Ev JIMMIE FOWLER—Cato VERN MORRIS—Husky FRANCES CRIDER—Frankie EARL GENTRY—Gen ZEPHIE DAVIS—Zepher HARRY SCHROEDER—Wob NAOMI McCALL—Curley VERNA MAYFIELD—Vemic PLUMA WALKER—Plumie DAISY TODD—Daisy MARGARET ABLES-Mag BERNICE DAVIS—Bcmic EVA RUSH—Eve Page Thirty I OTIS BROCK—Brocky EDITH ALLRED—Edic HARVEY HARRIS—Lee MILDRED HILL—Mil HERSCHEL SMITH—Smitty CHRYSTEL MYERS-Cricket MARIAM FORREST—Pepper HARRY ARMSTRONG—Wop JULIA KLEEMAN—Julie WELLFORD INGE—Sissy RUTH POTTS—Rufus JACK SCHOOLING—Schoolic HOMER REM I—Mer MARJORIE BLUM—Margie EARL BARNES—Barney GLADYS HOYT—Fannie DAN BUCKLEY—Buck MARIAN FARIS—Merry NAOMI ELLISON—Ami LLOYD BRIGHT—Bright WILMA NOBLETT— Bill IX)NALD 'TURNHAM—RufcofT Vaselino CLARA FREDERICK—Clare LIND GRAVES—Lin I'nge Thirty-one BERNICE HUTCHENS—Bern ETHEL PALMORE—Baby CRYSTAL YOUNG—Christie NETTIE CALLAHAN—Ginger EMILY BOARDMAN—Em DROTHA CARL ISLE—Dot ESTHER CUPP—Cupp IRENE LORENZEN—Rene ALMA SCHMIDT—Smitty LUCILLE KOERNER—Celia ANITA PYLE—Nita MARIE ARMSTRONG—Pretty ELSIE RUTH JESSUP—Rufus LAUNA STAFFORD—Luna DOROTHY MOHNIKE—Dot HILDA RINDERHAGEN-Rindy MINA SMITH—Babe CORENE W1LKERSON—Willie RUTH DOKE—Rufus NADINE GREER—Dean DAISY BISHOP—Daze BLANCHE SMITH—Smith CORA ANDERSON—Andy RUTH PRESTON—Ruthic Phkc Thirty-two ARTHUR POTTS—Art GLENNIE BELLE WATTS—Dumnorix GERALD EICHOR—Nicotine ELLEN WHITACRE—Helen LESTER SCHMOYER—Les ELIZABETH STAIR—Betty ESSIE VAN WAGONER—Sissy HAROLD REUTER—Hal VIRGINIA CORNELIUS—Blondy Jo WESLEY LESTER—Les FRANCES MYERS—Dora MELVIN LE FEVER—Hot ROBERT ESSARY—Bob Merry MILDRED PENWRIGHT— Penny SOL VERA—Chech CATHERINE RISCHARD—Kathy RICHARD MATHEWS—Dick DOROTHY ARMSTRONG—Sleepy MERCEDES NOAH—Dec HILLIS FEES—Hill MAURINE WILSON—Pet VORIS MAYFIELD—Duroc EDITH LILLY—Pretty ERVYL BROSS—Brossie Page Thirty-three PAUL SPEAR—Spear PAULINE PHILLIPS—Phil RUBY DYER—Oopic AUDREY THOMAS—Tom PaKc Thirty-four THE GREATER THING (Second Prize Essay) --------8------- Now that we are qualified for graduation, we with that strange per- versity called human nature, are fearful to look into the unknown, rath- er we would revert to the past and delve in reminiscence. How, after all, have we fitted to assume our places in the life of tomorrow? We have completed the required curriculum it is true, and thus broadened our intellect, but has it broadened the vision of our souls? Is it not rather the lessons in life that have taught us more? The close association apparent in high school life soon determines whether one is to become a leader or a follower. There is a definite place for each. One learns to command and to obey. Then there is the all-important lesson of respect for authority, which is the founda- tion for future success in business. We unconsciously learn patience by enforced laboring at unwel- come tasks until their accomplishment. Ambition is instilled in the most sluggish individual by the active competition in all phases of scholastic and athletic attainment. The acquiring of self-control is sometimes dearly paid for, but few of us complete four years’ work without having been taught, in a meas- ure at least, its primal importance. We struggle for self-expression, reaching blindly out, trying to strike the keynote of our individuality. Oftentimes this amounts to al- most open anarchy, but with kindly understanding and sympathetic guidance we reach an equilibrim and learn that self-expression is noth- ing more or less than the living up to one’s own ideals. Athletics promote a spirit of fine sportsmanship; seeing a clearly fought contest inevitably inspires us to play the game of Life more fairly. Last, but perhaps of most importance, is the part our high school life plays in the formation of our ideals. This extended period of close association with fellow-students and teachers influences thought (and ideals are defined as the highest conception of our thoughts) thus lead- ing to the final conclusion that the accomplishments of tomorrow are only the realization of the ideals of today. Unquestionably we are better prepared to occupy our niche in this span of Life by the advantage of the education we have acquired, but an infinitely greater need has been supplied by the fostering of moral stability, fine character, and lofty idealism. —Louise Clarke. Pasre Thirty-five SOPHOMORES The sophomores are acknowledged as the peppiest class in the high school, and they evinced their pep in scholastic as well as athletic occasions. Their average has been high and they are expected to give the seniors of next year a close race in class supremacy. Page Thirty-six Bennie Fugate, Hazel Glass, Marshon DePoister, Harriet Ellsworth, William Hall, Mary Tilley. Velda Stokes, Bob McSwain, Cletha Zimmerman, Marvin McGee, Esther Brindley, Jack Brown. Sidney Schmoyer, Elizabeth Fisher, John Marsh, Naomi Edwards, Ralph Trask, Marian Lucas. Maxine Allen, Floyd Hildebrand, Mary Ritter, Paul Corwin, Arnie- line Cavin, Ralph Costin. Herrick Babcock, Marcia Trotter, Roy Pearce, Virginia Grandstaff, Vernon Childers, Ruth Dickens. Pajce Thirty-seven Paul Preston, Agnes Lorenzen, Frederick Maxey, Thelma Eagle- nest, John Campbell, Lula Kinder. Helen Mohnike, Paul Gardner, Foy Teague, J. W. Hargrove, Lois Todd, Everett Rukes. Clois Powell, Evelyn Rehbein, Roy Baucom, Gladys Oakes, Aubrey Martin, Pauline Austin. June Shaw, Elmo Riley, Helen Little, Julius Austin, Thelma Todd, Homer Riclcetts. Ada Thomas, James Shay, LeOra Crume, W. A. Dumas, Mae Wal- lace, Edwin Korgan. PaKe Thirty-eight Virgil Chappell, Ruth Brown, Jack Dempsey, Mary Belle Thom- asson, Darrel Hurst, Evelyn Moore. Leona Stretch, Charles Henderson, Frances Turner, Gaylord Fees, Thelma Brock, Robert Young. Alva Graham, La Vera Latham, Duard Barnes, Ruth Pen wright, Leonard Smith, Pauline York. Jennie Rollins, Clarence Gibson, Mary Hornberger; William Brand- on, Elma Woodman, Ferman Allen. John Mowre, Edna Cupp, Ray Pearce, Glidus Lakin, Robert Schroe- der, Ida Belle McCain. Page Thirty-nine Ernest Girard, Gladys Beecham, Everett Johnson, Eva Welden, Frank Hodgkinson, La Vina Swanson. Lorena Chappell, Wayne Leach, Evelyn Gaughorn, Joe Ross, Ger- aldine Imboden, Malcolm Rischard. William Thrailkill, Yvonne Royse, Chester Taylor, Helena Binder- hagen, Stanley Watson, Della Ridenour. Alice Armstrong, Wesley Mount, Edna Patterson, Zelma Corlee, Forest Powell, Floyd Zook. Luther Stroud, Lois Carlisle, James Dennis, Grace Butler, Roy Hut- ton, Juanita Stafford. Page Forty MARY BELLE ANDERSON FAY STINE GEORGIA WILSON PttKC Forty-one Rill Williams. Joseph Bell. Jack Chamness, Arlene Clovis. Emniett Harris. Grover Murphy. Ilandall Robertson, James Titterington, Robert Bell. Morris Bingham, Lin wood Creasy. Oran Dale. Glen Beecham, Brady Duncan. Harold Gaughorn. Kenneth McClain, Eugene Payne. Charlie Pickard. Marvin Siler. Henry Schumacher. Harold Smith. Rolf von Merveldt. John Underwood, Earl Whitacre. Wallace Dunn. Bill Gibson. Harvey HofT- man, Joe Keith. Loren Lawrence, William Morris. Paul Murphy. Bill Patterson. Forest Royse, Henry Satterwhite. Olin Shepard. Roy Vaughn. Marvin Wllhoit, Ernest Buckner. Paul Ferguson, Kenneth Steele. Robert Butler, Oral Bowman. Walter Sheperd, Earl Arnold. Welhener Dyer. Ryman Fllppln, Rexford Foutz. Ralph Godfrey. Dennison Hyer, Albert Newell, Clyde Wier, Bill Zook. Richard Barth, William Bonebrake, James Braley, Lennle Cahill. Clarence Davis. Albert Girard. G. W. Klvett. Harold Koebrick. Sanford Kroeker, Olin Little. Ernest Miller. Billie Railsback. Glen Slaughter. John Williams. Ralph Williams, George Allen, Clyde Bansett, William Brady. John Chilcott, Harley Cox. Gordon Eichor. Verne Frederick, Howard Jessup. Ezra Korgan, Gilbert Kubon, Lee Mitchell. George Bare. John Schnitzer. Cloyd Valliant. Valdo Watson. Marion Brown. Marion Hensley. FRESHMAN BOYS ----S£--- Page Forty-two FRESHMAN GIRLS Bernice Armstrong. Virginia Bright. Vesta Bright. VVynona Corlee. Mayme Dennis. Virginia Dove. Lorene Dungan, Jessie Mae Gates. Naomi Johnson. Mary Kiesel. Wllda Leepcr, Helen McClung. Louise Shacklett. Maurine Waldron, Ruby Wagoner. Geneva Allen. Ruth Frazier. Erminee Jeide. Maud Miller. Royal Mozley. Mildred Rochelle. Nina Stewart. Evelyn Wagoner. Virginia Arnold, Mildred Brown. Frienda Denwalt, Iris Jones. Ilo Hayward. Alice Mitchell. Dorothy Mourning. Melba Palmer. Dixie Slade. Iola Turner. Kathryn Arnold. Pauline Freeman. Helen Hutton. LaVeta Kennedy. June Kehrer, Elsie Kreager, Lillian Koebrick, Cathryne Lorenzen. Irene Lovens, Clara Della Minton. Glessie Page, Florence Patterson. Esther Station. Della Thomas. Irene Tobias. Dorothy Wlard, Lorene Wright. Marguerite Blansett. Ivy Bemell, Barbara Beckett. Hazel Brown. Virginia Barnard. Lillie Barker. Beryl Bradley. Frances Brown. Margaret Burton. Fannie Carter. Eloise Cosby, Mabel DeFrance, Fay Fowlkes. Alvera Greer. Pauline Graybeal. Mary Hall, Vera Mae Mitchell. Grace Myers. Nellie McCoy. Dorothy Nieman, Ruth Nichols. Helen Pickard. Jessie Randall. Anna Sandefur, Wilma Smith. Ruby Webb. Clara Schumacher. Lorena Williams. Martha Jane Dowell. Lois Estep. Ethel Evans. Charlotte Jones. Nellie Mae Jones. La Verne Rauh. Ruth Smith. Ruth Torpey. Holla Belle Watson, Virginia Thom. Edra Spears. Page Forty-three EIGHTH GRADK GIRI S Mary Andrews. Roberta Arnold. Velma Atwood. Eleanor Baucom. Data Rratton. Colata Beckton, Iola Bergthold. Carrie Helle Bocchum, Virginia Barringer, Helen Brown. Luella Bartlett. Alice Brown, Faye Bradley. Holla Mae Carder. Helen Corwin, Constance Corbin. Natalie Campbell. Fayola Corey. Ruby David. Hattie Davis. Mary Davis. Edith Ernst. Lois Easterling. Dorothy Fugate. Christine Ferguson. Fern Freeman. Fern Fry, Dorothy Ganes. Velma Griffith. Stella Gibson. Dorothy Hildebrand. Geneva Hunnicutt. Mildred Hamby. Lavonne Huff. Elizabeth Harding. Zelma Irwin. Zella Irwin. Virginia Jennings. Clco Jack- son. Helen Johnson. Elizabeth Jennings. Miriam Jones. Hazel Johnson, Marie Jensen. Helen Kirkpatrick. Mildred Kreager. Dana Belle Morris. Maxine McDonald. Effle Mowre. Dora Mosgrove. Maxine McDonald. Martha Musgrave. Alva Mercer. Katherine Marsh, Doris MosGrove. Dorothy Jane Mathews. Sylvia Niles. Mary Jane Nave. Josephine Oxford. Eliza- beth Pearl. Leona Palmer. Vada Panick. Twila Reuter. Lucille Rischard. Excie Robinson. Marieta Rukes. Thelma Randall. Nadine Stokes. Laura Statton, Ellen Mae Staig. Bessie Schmidt. Mabel Stewart. Matt Smith. Evelyn Slade. Ethel Smith. Allien Spear. Grace Sheets. Lona Shepard. Ruth Sneed. Dora Smith. Dovlc Springer. Ruby Van Wagoner. Edith White. Leatha Winfrey, Dollle Wyrlck. Elizabeth Walker. May Rucker, Audrey Padgett. Clara Parker. -----------53--------- EIGHTH GRADE BOYS Joe Arnett. James Archer, Joe Armstrong. Ronald Baldwin. James Bell. Bert Bernell. Roy Bradley. William Clark. James Clark. Ernest Corlee. Elmon Crownover. Ray Crum. Harvey Cox. Lloyd Chiles. Alva Doke. George Doyle. Ben Ellsworth. Marvin Elkins. Her- bert Farris, Marvin Fortner. John Faris. Edwin Gamble. Wayne Garrett. Harold Glass. Sam Gibson. Eugene Gardner. Malcolm Garrett. Dorr Hensley. John Holden. Martin Hol- lon. Ralph Hill. Ralph Jackson. Ernest Joule. Raymond Koerner. Alvin Koerner. Kenneth Lynn. Edwin Lyons. Clyde Miller. Harry Munson. Earl Martin. Neal Myers. Rawleigh Minard. Eugene McGrow. Vernie Niles. Aaron Nunnally. Jack Phillips. Michael I’ritzos, Mark Perdue. Jerry Perkins. William Perry. Woodrow Rentfro. Roy Reynolds, Wilbur Reed, Byron Roberts. Glen Rice. Albert Rentfro. Harvey Ricketts. Kenneth Ryel, Frank Richardson. Everett Ramey. Hubert Sawyer. Charles Schroeder. Harold Steenrod. Edwin Spurr. Ned Stickley. Robin Selfridge. Lorn Statton. Julius Stine. Edwin Stephens. Mel- bourne Stock. Lcnicl Thompson. Monte Triplett. Lewis Trotter. Howard Tcele. Leroy Tompkins. George Thompson. Raymond Valliant. Orln White. Ernest Warner. R. L. Wil- liams. Charles Wllkerson, Francis Young. Ernest Onan, Maurice Bell. Orville Patterson. Floyd Voss. Page Forty-four SEVENTH GRADE GIRDS Polly Atkinson. Ruby Anthls. Stella Bratton. Marvel Brown. Mozelle Brown. Alta BHrrs. Stella Barnhardt, Josephine Bartlett. Helen Collier. Martha Collier. Nora Cole. Lyda Crawford. Crystal Corlee. Hula Cupp. Elizabeth Creasy. Mabel Corwin. Evelyn Canon. Rena Dyer. Ooal DeLonu. Rose Dresser. Gertrude Davis. Katherine Dyer. LaRue DeLana. Kdna Ernst. Glcnnls Kike. Wayne Ford. Wanda French. Stella Louise Fischer. Mary Fort- ner Ruth Freeman. Hazel Green. Clarice Gholston. Maxine Gordon. Mildred Gilbert. Ruby Holden. Dorothy Hamby. Nell Hensley. Eva Hulse. Mabel Jones. Frances Johnson. Ncosha Kivett. Annette Kina. Irene Kinsey. Viola Keith. Mabel Kreauer. Mildred Koerner. Alma Kelley. Pansy Kelley. Josephine Lewis. Ruth Lorenzen. Nedra McCormack. Minnie Myers. LoUie Mayfield. Rubv Mineus. Charlsee Morris. Virginia Miller. Arkle Maxey. Dorothy Noblet. Beta Nichols. Hallle Oakes. Elsie Offield. Eleanor Pearl. Theresa Roach. Fleta Reed Corabelle Stroud. Bols Stanley. Fern Schweitzer. Ida Mae Sims. Ruby Shrum. Faye Thompson. Ruth Thompson. Corabelle Tledt. Rcpco Taylor. Inez Vauuhn. Dorothy Wilson. Alice Weber. Merle Williams. Myrtle Waller. Edna White. Gladys Youmc. Florence Zook. Alma Van Fleet. Minnie Zimmerman. Ruth Reed. Lola Patterson. Vern Mac Nelson. Jewell Moore. ---------'a'-------- SEVENTH GRADE BOYS Bradford Allen. Donald Brown. Bruce BinRham. Arthur Blevins. Irvin Bernell. Charles Burkhalter. Frank Beckett. Ray BriRRs. Oscar Bulick. Perl Blanchard. Hubert Brock. Howard Brown. Delbert BriRht. Homer Bradley. Georcc Brown. Clyde Crawford. A. D. Cox. Charles Clarke. Milton Coleman. Max Compton. Billy CubbaRC. Walter Dennis. Lambert DufT. Don Dresser. Ferd Ellsworth. Earl Entrekin. Robert Evans. Hollis Estep. Rupert Forr. Howard FertiR. James GallaRher. James Griffith. Ralph Gholston. Harold HuRRins. Darrel Hunt. Harold Hunnlcut. Walter Houston. Melvin Hall. Vance Jones. Clifford Jessup. Harold Johnson. Roscoe Jerman. Eugene Kirkpatrick. Clark KcRelman. Herschel Little. Cecil Ledbetter. John Macey. Forrest Mozlcy. Clyde Mayfield. Glen Morris. Clifton Mercer. Park Mathews Billy Morrison. John Mitchell. Lloyd McDaniel. James Modrall. Roy McCann. William McKInster. Leon Martin. Walter Newell. S. M. Overturf. Troy Peck. Fred Peterka. DouRlas Perdue. Earl Rochelle Ralph Ryan. John Reml. Elliott Robinson. Lawrence Stoehr. Harry Shrader. Samuel Stevens. Geovil Swanson. John Spencer. Dillard Steen rod Gail SlnuRhter. Thomas Trotter. Gcorae Tilley. Jack Talley. John Underwood. Raymond Van Wagoner. Nell Waldo. EuRene Whitlock. Wesley Whitlow. John Wier. GeorRe Weach. Georue WrlRht. Bill ZaJIc. Orval Lonuerbeam. Ivan Carver. Leroy Akers. PaRe Forty-five JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Instead of being just the preliminary means of entering high school, the seventh and eighth grades have made a vital place for themselves. They have undertaken a number of projects, including a Sunday School attendance contest, and placing third in the State junior high school basket- ball tournament; they have appreciably studied art and music, and have kept their average well above standard. In each thing they have acquitted themselves with credit to themselves and the high school. Page Forty-seven JONES S. GRAVES WILLIAM TILLEY HUGH WILLINGHAM Coach Jones Graves has endeared himself to all who know him by his quiet, unassuming manner, his success as a coach, and his fine cour- tesy. He has had the perfect cooperation and respect of his teams because his own actions have demanded such. He typifies El Reno ideals of clean and honorable sportsmanship. To football followers “Bill” Tilley stands for fight, aggressiveness and consistently good playing. He was almost unanimously elected captain, and justified the faith placed in him by his team. He was ever a courteous and clean player. Acclaimed, by coaches of the state, as unsurpassed in high school basketball. Hugh Willingham, Indian captain, stood head and shoul- ders above his team-mates. This season’s meteoric play brings down the curtain on a brilliant high school basketball career. Pa tee Forty-eight FOOTBALL Darrel Hurst. Vlvlon Wayland. Dennis Cubbage. Andy Curley. Hugh Wllllntcham, Adron Dickens. Coach Jones S. Graves. Horace Watson. Harold Graybeal. Chris Quigley. Leland Turnipseed, Glen Bishop. Seymour Barrett. Harry Armstrong. Paul Williams. Dayton Williams. Roy Edwards, Dick Pearce. Ray Pearce. Lind Graves. Paul Gardner. John Lively. Vorls Mayfield. Robert Ashbrook. Paul Spear. Morris Shrader. Karl Barnes. William Bernell. Joe Ross. Roy Pearce. Clarence Simes. Gordon Rice. Harry Moss. William Tilley, captain: Forest Roysc. Walter Evans. Virgil Chappell. Homer Ricketts. George Tilley. ---------jg-------- When the whistle sounded for football season to start. Coach Jones Graves had only- four letiermen to work with and to help him build a team. However, the recruits were all conscientious workers with plenty of tight, and were willing to cooperate with him in working hard to build up a squad to battle the stronger and more experienced op- ponents. Although the Indians lost six games and won only four, there were eleven men in there fighting and battling 'em all the time. However low the Indians rated at the end of the season, according to percentage, they had the honor of being the first and one of the only two teams to score a touchdown on the fast Cardinal eleven. They too can feel very proud of the fact that they knocked the fast and heavy Chickasha squad off their feet in a real game 7-0. Those who earned letters are Capt. Tilley. Willingham. Cubbage. Watson. Wayland. Turnipseed. Graybeal. Williams. Bishop. Bernell. Quigley. Buckley. Lively, Dickens, and Curley. With six of the3e men back next year. Wayland, Turnipseed, Graybeal. Bernell. Buckley and Curley (Captain-elect) and the splendid material coming in from the sec- ond string, with the new recruits. Captain Skee” should lead his band of warriors to many victories in ’28. El Reno 1—Geary 0 El Reno 18—Kingfisher 0 El Reno 27—Guthrie 7 El Reno 7—Weatherford 13 El Reno 7—Chickasha 0 Page Forty-nine El Reno 7—Shawnee 20 El Reno 7—Central (O.C.) 44 El Reno 7—Lawton 35 El Reno 0—Blackwell 47 El Reno 6—Enid 19 CAPTAIN WILLIAM TILLEY 1 year Tackle Senior Bill showed his real ability as a football man tho past season by being chosen captain of the Indian squad, his first year on the team. “Bin’s scholastic as well as his athletic ability was shown when he made the National Athletic Association. • • • ANDREW CURLEY 1 year Half-back Junior The real Indian on the squad was Skee, flashing little half-back, playing his first year with the tribe. j’Skee's Pt’P and fight should lead his team to victory in 1927. as he is captain-elect. • • • JOHN LIVELY 2 years Half-back Sophomore Johnny's speed, line plunging, and defensive play were outstanding all season. He opened holes for the other backs every time he was called up and stopped everything that came his way. • • • GLEN BISHOP 2 years Guard Junior Subisko came back this year for his second E and really earned it. This is Glen's last year with the Indians, for he will be eliminated by old age next year. • • • DAYTON WILLIAMS 1 year End Senior Although the youngest man on the squad Dane proved his usefulness by playing the right wing posi- tion as if he had been there all his life. Dayton work- ed nicely both on defense and offense. • • • ADRON DICKENS 1 year Center Senior Dick” came here from Arkansas unknown, and without trouble took possession of the pivot position. By mid-season he was known all over the state for his fight and aggressiveness. • • • HAROLD GRAYBEAL 1 year End Junior “Whltey” alternated with “Seed” on left end. mak- ing the opposing backs wish that the gridiron was a little softer. He could snag passes with ease, was al- ways cool, kept up the old flght and was a great help to the left side of the line. • • • DENNIS CUBBAGE 1 year Quarter-back Senior Denny” proved to be the find of the season and stepped right into play in the backfield like a veteran. He alternated with Spec” Wayland at quarter and played the other three backfield position at different times. Page Fifty HUGH WILLINGHAM 3 year� Half-back Senior Huge , playitiK his last year with the Indians, lived up to the great things expected of him, proving to the state that he was one of the best and fastest broken field runners in the football history of El Reno High School. • • • CHRIS QUIGLEY 2 years Guard Senior Chris played his second year with the Indians and showed up well on both defense ami offense. He had plenty of fight, determination and ability, which he showed at all times. Chris was graduated from El Reno High School at the close of the first semester. • • • WILLIAM BERNELL 1 year Guard Junior ‘•Pete” is the kind of football player that trains all the year around, which accounts for his ability to smack the line on the offense and hold it on the de- fense. Pete , unlike Red Grange, skins mules all summer to keep in form. He will be back next year for his second E . • • • VIVION WAYLAND 1 year Quarter-back Junior Though under the handicap of being the smallest man in the backfield. Spec worked up a name to be proud of while playing with the Indians. Spec will be back next year to call signals and great things are expected of him. • • • DAN BUCKLEY 1 year Tackle Junior Dan upheld the name of his position on the team by getting the tackle every time the play started his way. Next year Dan should make statewide fame by his fight, determination and ability. • • • HORACE WATSON 1 year Full-back Senior Watson came up from Victory to show El Reno fans how football was played in the southern part of the state. He showed them a-plenty. Cy” always gained yardage through the line, was good on either end of a pass and stopped all plays that came his way. • • • LELAND TURNIPSEED i year End Junior Seed alternated with Whitey on the left wing, filling the place admirably. He was “death on snag- ging passes. Seed” will be back again next year. Page Fifty-one HUGH WILLINGHAM 4 years Center Senior Huge has played four years with the Indians and has made a wonderful reputation for himself as well as for Kl Reno by winning both state and na- tional fame. “Huge” worked like an eiRht-day clock and his accuracy and steadiness won him a place on the All-American Team In '25 and '26. as well as Captain of All-State Team in '26. • • • LEONARD SMITH 1 year Center Sophomore Little BlRRic” was El Reno's second chance for the pivot position. AlthouRh Leonard did not play enouRh to Ret a letter, he proved to Kl Reno that he is ready to till the vacancy left by WilllnRham. • • • TOM LYONS 1 year Guard Senior Tom showed up unusually well for a first year man and fell Into line like a veteran. He played center well on account of his heiRht and ability to Ret into the air. and was a Rood Ruard with' his fiRht and determination. Tom will enter new Helds next year. • • • GORDON JACKSON I year Guard Junior Zoad” played a consistent Rame all season and will be back next year to pair off with Pie-la. He proved to be a � Ir barrier to opponents and had a nice eye for the loop. • • • DENNIS CUBBAGE 1 year Forward Senior Denny” proved that size can not keep a Rood man down, and that flRht and determination make a basketball team. In a pinch Cub” could be de- pended upon: he was a Rood passer and a sure shot at the loop. He Roes out with the class of '27. PaRe Fifty-two A RNOLD SA WALLISCH 1 year Forward Senior “Squawky played alternate forward and center, filling each position well. He could be depended upon to play a steady and consistent game. “Squawky's light and height made all opposing players step and he was always found to be a hard man to keep covered. TIC I) HODGKINSON 1 year Forward Junior Although this was Ted's lirst year in basketball, he exhibited a fine brand of ball. Ted was high point man among the substitutes, thus showing his ability to toss baskets. His Moor work was excep- tionally good, so next year 1C1 Reno is expecting Ted to'bring many honors to the Indians. • • • ANDREW CURLEY 1 year Forward Junior Skee” lived up to expectations and showed El Reno fans the real brand of basketball desired. Possessing a “dead eye for the basket and being always on the run made him one of the most dan- gerous men in the conference. Skee will be back next year. ROBERT O’BRIEN 1 year Forward Senior Although Bobby John was the smallest man on the squad, he showed a rare brand of basketball. He failed to make a letter on account of his dimin- utiveness. but was one of the hardest workers on the squad. Bob” graduates with this year’s sen- ior class. • • • RAY VERGES 1 year Guard Senior ' .erg threw If his Jinx this year and went through the season without being Injured, siek or ineligible. Although he got a late start, his light and ability were seen and appreciated by all op- posing teams. Ray leaves for college next fall. • • • JOE PEARL 1 year Guard Sophomore Pie-la” the hefty man of the squad, showed Ok- lahoma how real guards act under lire. He was always cool and collected: was hot” when it came to hitting the loop, carried the ball down the court well on the offense, and always got the ball ofT the backboard on the defense. Joe pilots the Indians next year and they should do great things with such an able leader. Page Fifty-three WRESTLERS Clarence Horton, coach; Ernest Girard. Duard Barnes. John Marsh. Kirk Rice, coach; John Bernell, captain; Douglas Easterling. Arthur Potts. Luther Stroud. Milford Dever, Harold Graybeal, Charles White, Bob Essary, Vcrls Mayfield. ----------X---------- Wrestling is a minor sport that is rapidly coming to the front as a major sport in Oklahoma. Although this is the first year for wrestling in El Reno High School, a great interest was shown and great things are expected in the future. Richard Horton of Southwestern, and Kirk Rice of Oklahoma University, made it possible for a team here and much praise is due them. The following nine men earned their ‘ E”: Graybeal. Mayfield. Stroud. D. Barnes. Marsh. Essary. Bernell. Potts and Bishop, and all except Bishop will be back next year. Page Fifty-four REVIEW OF THE 1927 SEASON ----------� ---------- Reviewing the basketball season we find Coaeh Graves with the returning men from last year's s iuad numbering only two. With the coming of Horace Watson from down Victory way, and a eager de luxe, the Indians looked like title contenders and were con- sidered such by the other members of the state conferences. Then came the blow, dropping Captain Lorry Meyer from the Tribal roster, and with Cy” Watson not eligible, the Indians barely nosed out on the Chickasha five. Alva. Cleveland. Enid and Guthrie bowed before the warriors' onslaught. Then the Indians played hosts to the Shawnee Wolves and split a twin bill, losing here and copping the game at Shawnee, when Watson hit the loop with dead-eye consistency. The Enid and Blackwell cugers put the high sign on the Tribe on the out-of-town games, and to top this off Classen's highly touted Comets” made it two straight from the Gravesmen. The Indians were the guests of the Guthrie Blue Jays and had an easy time with their hosts. The Phillips University tournament held at Enid proved another stone in the Tribe's bath and after easily defeating St. Joseph and Douglas. Hunter knocked the team off in the third round. The El Hcno cagers went through the Tenth District Tournament by downing Union City. Omega and Amber, coming out district winners. Journeying to the state tournament by virtue of their winning the district meet, they were beaten in the first round of play in a slow drawn-out game with Pawhuska. The following eight men received the much worked-for E”: Captain Hugh Willing- ham. Vndrew Curley. Arnold Sawallisch. Dennis Cubbage. Hay Verges. Joe Pearl. Gordon Jackson and Tom Lyons. The coach will have much material from which to pick a team next year, to be led by Pic-la” Pearl. Jackson. Smith and Hodgkinson will be back next year to stand up for the Blue and White. «• MONTH DAY' INDIANS SCORE OPPONENTS SCORE 12 21 . 20 _17 23 12 7 37 -.16 14 20 -.12 15 34 January 21 El Reno 21 Shawnee . 22 23 26 18 . 29 28 14 4 Enid . 22 5 ...21 9 ...28 11 14 16 February 18 El Reno 21 Blackwell 15 19 27 February 25 El Reno -.-21 Central .22 3 25 - 4 44 4 11 March 12 El Reno 21 Amber 12 25 March 18 El Reno 12 Pawhuska Page Fifty-five GORDON JACKSON DOROTHY D. KING WALDO McGEE EVA WELDEN -------X------- Gordon Jackson was elected high school yell leader by a majority at the first of the year. He quickly gained the support and cooperation of the student body, and organized cheering, under his leadership, reached a high standard. At mid-semester, however, he became a member of the basketball squad, which necessitated the election of a new official. Gordon was presented with a sweater in recognition of his service. Dorothy Dale King has been yell leader of the Squaws since its organization. She has beep, the dynamo behind all the stunts and accomplishments of the club and is rep- resentative of the pep and sportsmanship. At the mid-semester election Waldo McGee won, over several opponents, the ofTice of yell leader. He has ably carrid on the work started by Jackson, and has preserved the high standards which precedent demands. While he has had no former experience he has developed into a clever and capable Whoop Chief.” Eva Welden, yell leader of the Pepett3 makes a clever appearance and has instilled new pep and life into their cheering. Their ever-present enthusiasm helped materially in the high school pep demonstrations. Page Fifty-six Page Fifty-seven STUDENT COUNCIL Clarence Brady. C. L. McGill. Rose Witcher. May Shanklln, Elsie Hildebrand. Arnold Sawallisch. Prances Loomis, Irene March, C. W. Bauman. Marguarette Mar- lowe. Ernest Crownover. Margaret Gierharl. Robeit O’Brien. Gordon Jackson. Bennie Fu- gate. Clarence Davis. The Student Council sponsored the erection of the flag pole, planting of flowers and shrubs, and otherwise beautifying the school grounds. Early in the year the Council sponsored the carnival which was a social and financial success. The funds for be- ginning the new tennis court were given by the Council. Pajce Flfty-eiKht SENATE Robert O’Brien, president; I)e Witt Gephart, vice-president; Frank Fuller, sponsor; Ralph Trask, secretary-treasurer; Robert Ashbrook. 3ecretary-treasuier. George Aderhold, John Mowre, William Hall, Laird Morris, Arthur King. Ryan Morris. Ward Welden, Gordon Jackson, Joseph Maxey, Roy Pearce, Ray Pearce. In the annual Senate-Forum debate, the Senators won the cup permanently by hav- ing had it in its possession three consecutive years. The Senate was represented by three members on the Central Conference debate team and one on ihe Mid-State team. SQUAWS Kathryn Bannister. Helen Moon. Naomi Brindley. Esther Brindley. Dorothy Dale King, yell leader; Cornelia Butler. Lorena Marsh. Virginia Marsh. May Shanklin. sponsor; Lula Bess Miles. Mabel Corlee, Georgia Shacklett. Prances' Loomis, vice-president; Mildred Penwrlght, Evelyn Gaughorn, Ruth Dick- ens. Frances Smith Tomlins, president; Irene March. Sue Meadows, Helen Gilmore. Ar- meline Cavin. Marguarette Marlowe, secretary-treasurer; Louise Clarke, assistant secretary-treas- urer; Mona Rountree. Zetta Belle Housely. Josie King, assistant sponsor; Vera Cooper. Marian Lucas, Elizabeth Fisher. Bernice Armstrong. Mittie Webb, Eunice Cormack, Dorothy Armstrong. Virginia Cornelius. Harriet EM wcrth. Bessie Seiver, Margaret Gierhart. The Squaws were the first girls' pep club to be organized in the history of the high school. They organized during the football season of 1925. Their motto For the School has always been upheld. During the first year they won all the prizes for sales of tickets. This year they sold the most football tickets, and won the 320 prize for sale of Belle of Barcelona tickets. They assisted in taking the annual school enumeration. Page Sixty PEPETTS Irene Burkhalter, Lois Stone, secretary-treasurer: Helen Nighswander, president: Nadine Runyan, sponsor. Eva Welden, yell leader: Marian DeLana, Margaret VViard, vice-president: Juanita Lynn. Cletha Zimmerman, Naomi Edwards. Hazel Glass. Charlotte Gibson. Naomi McCall. Virginia Dove, Catherine Rischard, Velda Stokes, Chrystel Myers. La Verne Rauh. Ruth Crum. Aldene Vaughn. Erminee Jeide, Ruth Torpey, Martha Jane Doweli, Virginia Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Hall. Virginia Thom. Wilda Leeper, Gladys Hoyt. Ruth Smith. Margaret Bobb, Maurine Wilson. Dorothy Wiard, Nettie Callahan. Frances Hain, Pauline Rector. Kathryn Arnold. The Pepetts struck their stride and accomplished good things this year. Their information booth at the district tournament was a splendid success and their stunt at the carnival was distinctly unusual. They sold tickets and helped the Squaws take the school enumeration. Page Sixty-one BRAVES Gordon Jackson, president; Paul Jensen, vice-president; Frank Fuller, sponsor; De- Witt Gephart, secretary-treasurer; Gordon Rice. Marvin McGee, Robert MacSwain, Ralph Trask, Ward Welden, Robert O'Brien. Arnold Sawallisch. Richard Pearce, Dayton Williams, Ryan Morris, Ralph Costin. Bennie Fugate. Har- vey Harris. Adron Dickens. George Aderhold, Herrick Babcock, Laird Morris, Hillis Fees, Harry Armstrong. The Braves Pep Club organized early this year at the beginning of basketball sea- son. It was composed of boys from all the classes in the school. Their aim was to sponsor all activities of the school. They gave a clever stunt for their initial appear- ance in chapel. Page Slxty-two BONITA MARICA CATTA Marguarette Marlowe, president; Frances Loomis, vice-president; Vinita McDonald, sponsor; Mabel Corlee, secretary-treasurer; Elsie Hildebrand. Mary Ann Staig. Rena Haydon, Naomi Brindley, Emma Brown. Ruth Torpey, Martha Jane Dowell. Pauline Rector, Marian DeLana. Vera Cooper. Lula Bess Miles. Virginia Marsh. Georgia Shacklett, Loren a Marsh, Erminee Jeide, Virginia Barnard, Mildred Penwrlght, Carolee Walker. Lola Harris. Virginia Stevenson, Helen Nigh- swander. Irene Burkhalter. Ruth Crum. Adah Fertig. Aldene Vaughn. Juanita Lynn, Char- lotte Gibson. Frances Hain, Lois Stone. Mildred Hill. Virginia Cornelius. Maurine Wilson. Glennie Belle Watts. Anita Pyle. Elsie Ruth Jessup. Irene Loren- ben. Mina Smith. Nettie Callahan. Hazel Glass. Naomi Edwards. Velda Stokes. B. M. C. lived up to its standards this year both in a literary and social way. The programs were varied and interesting. The Philalathean entertained B. M. C. with an April Fool party. A play was given in chapel by several members. How a Woman Keeps a Secret.” Several picnics and parties were planned and the Annual Mother- Daughter Banquet was held April 21. Page Sixty-three PHILALATHEAN Josie King, sponsor; Margaret Gierhart. president; Dorothy Dale King, vice-presi- dent; Mittie Webb, secretary-treasurer; Frances Smith Tomlins. LaVera Latham. Louise Clarke, Mona Rountree, Bessie Seiver, Eunice Cormack, Cletha Zimmerman, Marian Lucas. Zetta Belle Housely. Elizabeth Fisher. Kathryn Bannister, Helen Moon, Helen Gilmore, Cornelia Butler, Margaret Bobb. Margaret Wiard, Elizabeth Stair. Evelyn Gaughorn. Naomi McCall, Geraldine Imboden, Mary Belle Thomason, Hairiet Ellsworth, Eva Weldon, Sue Meadows, Ruth Smith, Virginia Thom. Ellen Whitacre, Essie Van Wagoner. Catherine Rischard, Julia Kleeman, Cornelia Meadors. Chrystel Myers. Grace Butler. The Philalathean Literary Society studied various forms of literature. A short play Engaging Janet.” was presented in chapel. The girls gave several cafeterias and en- tertained the B. M. C. Literary Club with an April Fool Party. Phi was entertained by the B. M. C. Pa«e Sixty-four TSA-MO-GA Miss Virginia Coover, sponsor; Clarence Brady, president; Arnold Sawallisch. vice- president: Prances Loomis, secretary-treasurer; Louise Clarke, reporter; Jack De- Alley. Ruth Tcrpey. Margaret Gierhart, Bessie Seiver. Ernest Crownover. Marguarette Marlowe. Martha Jane Dowell, Cecil Meadors, Lorena Marsh. Lulu Bess Miles. Gordon Jackson, Dorothy Armstrong, George Aderhold. Irene Burk- halter. Margaret Bobb. Ryan Morris. Lois Stcne, Pauline Rector. DeWitt Gephart, Mabel Corlee, Jack Schooling, Eunice Cormack. Joe Maxey. Audrey Gates. --------B--------- The Tsa-Mo-Ga Dramatic Club became an active organized club this year, after existing three years as an activity. The object of the club was to foster the develop- ment of dramatic talent and to promote a higher standard of scholarship among the students of El Reno High School. This one has been realized, for the club has led in scholarship average for the entire year. The club presented one of the most pleasing assembly programs of ihe year. January 18. It consisted of a short one-act play A Coiner in Hearts, and a dramatization of Riley’s poem. An Old Sweetheart of Mine.” Both boys and girls compose the membership thus making presentations of plays and dramas more possible and in a better manner. Page Sixty-five GIRL RESERVES Miss Juno Malone, sponsor; Elsie Hildebrand, president; Mary Belle Thomason, vice-president; Marian Jones, secretary; Mina Smith, treasurer; Gladys Beecham. pro- gram chairman; Mary Ritter, service chairman; Maxine Allen, social chairman. Hazel Glass. Royal Mozley, Helen Hutton. Melba Palmer, Naomi Ellison, Wilma Noblett. Virginia Arnold. Dorothy Mourning. Jessie Randall. Frances Brown. Ruby Webb. Fay Stine. Irene Lorenzen. Alma Schmidt. Alice Armstrong. Mary Kierel. Esther Cupp. Ellen Winfrey, Eva Rush, Verna Mayfield, Yvonne Royse, Frienda Denwalt. Helen Mohnike. Margaret Abies, Della Ridenour. Lorena Williams. ---------B-------- The Girl Reserves’ code, slogan and purpose were carried out in their contributions of Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, serving at a big free Thanksgiving dinner. They supplied one boy with milk every day during the year. A beautiful and impressive ceremony was conducted March 9, when a large number of volunteer G. R. were initiated into membership. Page Sixty-six FORUM Clarence Brady, president; Ernest Crownover, vice-president; Isabelle Thomasson, sponsor; Charles White, secretary-treasurer; Sidney Schmoyer. secretary-treasurer. Milford Dever, Otis Brock, Gordon Rice. Harry Schroeder. Ernest Girard. Robert Schroeder, Grover Murphy. Rennie Fugate, Clarence Simes, Marshon DePolster, Jack Brown. Ralph Costin. Fred- erick Stackpole, Wellford Inge. ---------X-------- Those representing the Forum in the annual Forum-Senate debate, December 23. were Otis Brock. Ernest Crownover, and Clarence Brady. Seven members of the club were on the Mid-State and Central Conference Debate teams. Social events were held during the second semester. A special meeting and social was held to enlist new members. On April 26 the Forum held its annual banquet. A picnic was given at the close of school following a five weeks contest between the club members. Phkc Sixty-seven Clarence Brady. DeWitt Gephart. Ryan Morris. George Aderhold. BOYS’ CENTRAL CONFERENCE DEBATE The affirmative team of the Boys’ Conference Debate won decisions from Guthrie and Blackwell, losing one to Enid. The negative team lost to Guthrie and Blackwell, and winning the dicision from Enid in the finals. I’age Sixty-eight Marguarette Marlowe, Bonita Beckton, Helen Nighswander, Louise Clarke. GIRLS’ CONFERENCE DEBATE The Girls' Conference Debate Team placed second in the District Con- ference. Three decisions were won and three were lost, the negative win- ning from Enid and Oklahoma City (Central) and losing cne to Blackwell, and the affirmative losing to Enici and Oklahoma City and winning from Blackwell. Page Sixty-nine Bennie Fugate, Marshon I ePoUter. Sidney Schmoyer. Ernest Crownover, William Hall, Clarence Simes. ------H------ BOYS’ MID-STATE DEBATE The Mid-State debate team had a good season, considering that only one member of the team had any previous forensic experience. While two are lost by graduation, the other four are only sophomores and should be seasoned debaters before their leaving the high school. Page Seventy-two PnKe Seventy-three BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Dennis Cubbage, business manager; George Aderhold, secretary-treasurer; Villeroy Paris. Arnold Sawalllsch, Morris Shrader. Adron Dickens, Clarence Simes, Ernest Crown- over. Cecil Meadors, Otis Brock. Gordon Rice. Robert O’Brien. Waldo McGee. Milford Dever. Dayton Williams, Jack Kitzmiller. Jack DeAtley. Ralph Costin, Harry Moss. Jack Schooling. Jimmie Fowler. Vernon Childers. Paul Jensen. Dick Pearce. Herschel Smith, Melvin LeFever, Gordon Jackson. Ryan Morris. Wayne Leach. Bennie Fugate. Robert Ashbrook. DeWitt Gephart, Dick Musgrave. Frederick Stackpole. Joe Ross. a The success of the Belle of Barcelona” was, in a measure, due to the splendid chorus work of the Boys’ Glee Club. The concert given April 13. was a success both from an entertainment and a financial standpoint. Miss Frances Loomis acted as ac- companist during the year. Pago Seventy-four GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Miss Helen Crumbaugh. director; Sue Meadows, business manager: Frances Loomis, business manager; Helen Moon. Kathryn Bannister. Lulu Bess Miles. Mildred Welnkauf. Hilda Kami), Shirley McClain. Virginia Marsh. Virginia Cornelius. Pauline Rector. Helen Nighswander. Mildred Penwright, Edith Lilly. Louise Clarke. Margaret Bobb, Essie Van Wagoner. Mercedes Noah. Marian De- Lana. Charlotte Gibson. Frances Smith Tomlins. Audrey Gates. Virginia Stevenson. Dor- othy Dale King. Helen Gilmore. Irene Burkhaiter. Nettie Callahan. Frances Hain, Chrystel Myers. Adah Lillian Fertig. Mona Rountree. Bonita Beckton. Geraldine Imboden. Marian Fails. Cornelia Meadors, Carolee Walker. Vera Cooper. Mittie Webb. Marguarette Mar- lowe. Bessie Seiver. Margaret Wiard. Cora Anderson. Mariam Forrest. Edith Allred, Ruth Potts. Edith Irwin. Ruth Statton, Maurine Wilson. Naomi McCall. Lois Stone. Pluma Walker. ---------a---------- The Girls’ Glee Club, with a membership of fifty-one. distinguished itself in the Belle of Barcelona and in its concert. The concert was a splendid musical treat; the proceeds were paid on the piano. Page Seventy-five GIRLS’ QUARTETTE Helen Moon. Virginia Stevenson. Vera Cooper. Mittie Webb. The Girls’ Quartette was one of the featured attractions at the State Sunday School Convention. The girls presented several enjoyable programs at civic entertainments, as well as assisting in the Glee Club conceit. BOYS’ QUARTETTE Cecil Meadors, Ryan Morris. Paul Jensen, DeWltt Gephart. The Boys’ Quartette was often in demand by various clubs and organizations, anti always gave clever entertainment. Its numbers were one of the outstanding features of the Boys’ Glee Club concert. Pa� fe Seventy-six ORCHESTRA Piano, Helen Moon: violins. Mary Ann Staig. Colata Beckton, Pauline Rector. Paul Jensen. LaVina Swanson. Virginia Thom, Pauline York. Maxine McDonald. Margaret Wlard, Virginia Dove, Excie Robinson. Marian Faris. Cornets. Donald Turham, Wayne Leach. Vernon Childers. George Weach. Marshon DePoister, Esther Brindley: clarinet and saxophone. Cecil Meadors: clarinet. Frank Hodgkinson. Clarinet. Ralph Trask; saxophone. Bessie Seivers. Grover Murphy. Arthur Potts: trombone. Arthur King; drums. Dick Musgrave; banjo. Ferman Allen; bass horn, DeWitt Gephart; cello, Bonita Beckton. ----------k---------- The high school orchestra was an unusual success, considering the large member- ship and the limited time for practice. Its concert, which was given May 9. was one of the best entertainments sponsored by the music department. Page Seventy-seven WEEKLY BOOMER STAFF Marguarette Marlowe, editor: Rena Haydon. business manager: Harvey Harris advertising manager: Richard Pearce, circulation manager: Dennis Cubbage. sport ed- itor; Carolee Walker, exchange editor. Sue Meadows, feature editor: Louise Clarke, feature editor: Mona Rountree, typist: Helen Moon, editorial writer: Helen Gilmore, editorial writer: Cornelia Butler, local editor; Pauline Rector, local editor. Margaret Gierhart. departmental editor; Kathryn Bannister, departmental editor; Robert O'Brien, alumni editor; William Tilley, assistant sport editor; Richard Musgrave, advertising; Cecil Meadors, advertising: Mabel Hutton, collector. Page Seventy-eight ANNUAL STAFF Elsie Hildebrand, editor Frances Loomis, business manager Richard Pearce, advertising manager Louise Clarke, literary editor Morris Shrader, sport editor Rena Haydon. assistant editor Dennis Cubbage, assistant business manager Daylon Williams, assistant advertising manager Sue Meadows, assistant literary editor Lorena Marsh, departmental editor Mary Ann Staig, advertising Frances Smith Tomlins, snap-shot editor Mona Rountree, assistant snap-shot editor Gene Gustafson, humor editor Margaret Gierhart, circulation manager William Tilley, advertising Pauline Rector, junior assistant Pajce Seventy-nino PUBLICATIONS The E. H. S. Boomer, weekly publication of the high school, is published by the newswriting class, under the supervision of Miss Rose Witcher and Miss Nadine Runyan. At the beginning of the year the class voted to have a five column page and a better form of type. This was possible only under the condition that the paper finance itself. The Boomer was more attractive and the adver- tising group so successful that the paper has always met that requirement. The paper was entered in Class B publication contest at Norman and was successful in placing third. ------a------- It is the aim of each graduating class to leave an appropriate and adequate history of their year’s work, by the means of the publishing of a year book. This year’s staff has endeavored to portray “our life as we lived it” for the year 1926-27. Its hopes and aspirations have materialized if, when reading the Boomer Annual, you recall vividly and pleasantly the many happenings recorded there. Page eighty TO EL RENO HIGH SCHOOL O monument, of all that I hold dear, 0 haunt, where youthful dreams unfold! Amid these lofty corridors, ’twas here In joy that I my worldly lessons told, My childhood’s raptures, trials and bitterest woes. 1 treasure thy traditions near my heart With clasp that only loving friendship knows, And which will closer cling, when we must part. Insistently that outer life now calls. I heed, I go to join that unsung throng; With eager joyous heart I leave these walls, To win my laurel wreath with work or song. If doomed to life unknown, or fame, ah, yet Old E. H. S., first love, I’ll not forget! —Marcus Lorrin. “NOT THE END BUT THE BEGINNING” We have been through a wonderful journey The pathways of childhood passed by, And Lo! The door opens before us. Shall we enter or only pass by? There’s the mystery of life shadows ’round us, ’Tis the end of a perfect day; Or is it the dawn of the morning As the clouds of the night pass away? When the stars in the heavens shine o’er us, With the moonlight of life beaming down, Shall we take what the evening has given Or strive for the highest that’s found ? While life’s mysteries to all are unfolding And you’re thinking you’ve come to the end, Graduation is only a milestone— You are merely prepared to begin! Page Kighty-one —Eulala Bartlett. IDEALS (Prize Essay) T definition of an ideal is given as the standard of perfection, beauty, moral or physical excellence. This is true and ideals are never attained, that is true perfection—for they are like the fabled pot of gold at the foot of the rainbow. In spite of this, one builds an ideal for his goal and strives for it. Are they not worth more than all the money in the world, for they arc the very creators of prog- ress and the desire to better one’s self? As the inventor puts each part m his “brain child’’ together, in the same way, ideals build character. A famous actress once said, “I want always to be hungry for the better things in life.” She had ideals. Aim high. There is everything to gain, nothing to lose. Tell me your ideals, I will tell you what you are. There are no worlds ready-made or to let. Each man must build his own. Paint for yourself the thing you would like to be and engrave it upon your brain, striving to the utmost to make yourself as nearly like this standard of perfection as possible. But forget not your fellow- man. Be of service to him, a fighter for all that is good and right; a thinker, learn the meaning of time and to do things well. Love your fellow, who toils along the road of life beside you, though he may trip you now and then. If you desire to leave your name carved in the halls of fame build an ideal along these lines. Show me the man who has left his name there who has not served, who was not a thinker, who did not value time and try to do things as perfectly as possible. George Washington serv- ed the people of the United States, giving them liberty. Edison serves; he knows the value of time, of doing things well. Along with this, one can learn to be a perfect gentleman or lady. Though a man has such an ideal it is not perfect unless there is n1 10.us element. The life of Christ is an ideal which everyone should strive to attain. Although one works to attain his ideal, as a child chases his shadow, trying to catch it—be not discouraged because it is just over the hill—but add more to it for ideals are the very mak- ers of the world in which you live. � “Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul, As the swift seasons roll! Leave thy low vaulted past! Let each new temple, nobler than the last Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast, Till thou at length art free Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!” —Roy Edwards. Pape Elghty-two DEFEAT (Prize Story) TN ELDER, where fans take to basketball like bees to honey, it was a big day. The cause for the red ink was the game between Clay high school and Elder. There had always been intense rivalry between the two adjoining cities, but this was a deeper rivalry to students—almost a point of honor. Sheldon, the Clay Coach, was formerly the Elder mentor and it was there that he had won his spurs” In athletic training. The night was cold and clear, the earth covered with a light blanketing of snow, the high school building loomed as a dense shadow above the sparkling whiteness. A mob of fans crowded the small entrance, all Jockeying for ring-side seats. The Clay team was greeted with perfunctory applause as they went out on the court for a preliminary warm-up. while Sheldon received hearty recognition. Hut when the home team appeared, their heads up. eyes bright, with determination written on their earnest faces, every fan was on his feet and the cheering became a steady, con- tinuous uproar. As Gray, the beloved Elder coach, walked out on the court the din rose to fever pitch, but stilled immediately when Waters, the referee, blew his whistle. The game began. The centers leaped. Saverne, lengthy Elderite, tipping to Welling- ton. who dribbled, with ball low to the floor, half the length of the court, passed to La- Care. flashy little Indian, who poised an instani and shot with unerring aim. The ball went through the net without touching the hoop. The crowd, delirious with Joy. shout- ed deafeningly. The game progressed with incredible swiftness, both teams displaying a meteoric brand of play never equaled before. In the second quarter Elder slowly gained the ad- vantage: passing, dribbling, shooting, with deadly accuracy. Both defenses were air tight, but the Elder team had a driving, merciless offense that the Clay boys could not stop. The mighty Wellington led his teammates with unequaled brilliance, directing plays of striking ingenuity. La Care was all over the floor at once, while the very dependable Perry completely bafTled the Clay quintet. Saverne used his height advantageously, and Veren was always good for covering two men. Sheldon and Gray sat side-by-side on the bench, spellbound with the splendid strug- gle before them. Gray sat on the extreme end of the bench, his eyes following the players, unconsciously making every play along with his team. Sheldon’s demeanor was more calm, but his eyes were pleading eloquently for his men to fight and win. Though the half ended with Elder having a comfortable lead. Wellington, with a wrenched ankle, and La Care, holding an injured foot ofT the floor, had paid dearly for their scoring. The second half began. Clay determined to stage a come-back, and Elder battling to hold their advantage. But as the time wore on it became a losing battle, the bruised and wornout bodies unable to cope with the gruelling strain of the terrific onslaught Wellington and La Care fighting ineffectually, pitifully to win. were sent to the bench. Sheldon, the light of victory already on his face, watched his fellows accomplishing their splendid come-back; while Gray, his face gone ashen, suffered silently with his team as they struggled bravely, heroically to stem the onrushing tide of defeat. The whistle blew and Elder, with that fine manliness, called sportsmanship, ac- knowledged defeat. But to Clay as well as Elder people. It will be remembered as a magnificently glorious defeat. —Louise Clarke. Page Eighty-three A DAY WITH MISS WITCHER Get up Rose—get up—don't you know it’s hair-past six. and you are supposed to be at the high school in an hour? I have been waiting breakfast on you for at least a half-hour. Get up.” “Oh-o-o-hum- All right. Mother. I am getting up now.” Another half-hour had faded away and Our Principal was hurrying down the street. In another ten minutes she was in the high school, saying good morning to every one— who was none other than Mr. Teague. The alarm clock, in the outer office, had just rung eight bells, students and teachers were flocking in. and one little youngster got in a hurry—(1 guess he thought he was going to be late or just trying to get by with something). Miss Witcher ran and grab- bed him by the nape of the neck. “Where do you think you are going, young man? Come Into the office this very minute.” Do you think, for one instant, that you can get by with stuff like that in this school? If you do you surely are badly mistaken.” The boy began to cry. There, there, my little man. don’t cry—I know you will never do it again. Now run along to your first hour class or you will be late.” The last bell had rung—and our Principal was busily looking over some school rec- ords when in pops Sadie, with a sheet of yellow paper. “Are you going to have chap- el this morning. Miss Witcher?” Yes. I think so. Florence. Write. 'Junior and Senior High Assembly at 9:15. spe- cial study hall in Room 8A as usual.” Sadie rushes out and sends the office boy with the slip. The hour passed quickly by and when the bell rang for assembly there was a mad rush toward the doors, but it lasted for only a few minutes, then nothing was heard but the mumbling of every student in the auditorium. Miss Witcher appears on the stage—all was quiet (except for Hank Shrader and of course he had to holler something). All right Students—we have with us this morning Dr. Ima Numskull, who will give us a talk on the care of the feet. Mr. Numhskull.” There was a loud applause. For an hour the “Sap” talked; Deony Cubbage was seen to yawn, and fall asleep, and then someone stuck him with a pin. The bellow of a moose or the roar of a lion could not have been any worse than the cry Denny made. Miss Witcher was up in a minute. “Pardon me. Mr. Numskull, but this just has to be done. Denny, you may pass to the office, and await for further instructions from me. Students, that hurts me more than anything I know—it just nearly breaks my heart to have to do that. You may proceed, Mr. Numskull.” Pardon me—but I was already through talking.” “Oh: All right—students. I am sure you all enjoyed the talk Mr. Numskull has given us and now you may pass to your second hour classes. Miss Witcher, after shaking hands with Mr. Numskull and thanking him for his speech, rushes madly into the office to try Denny’s case. ‘Then. Denny, will you promise never to do it again? Yes, I promise.” All right, here is an admit.” Before Denny hardly got out, in walked Cornelia Butler—who was sent up for talking. Well. Cornelia, what’s the trouble? Miss Shanklin sent me in here for talking.” “Are you guilty or not guilty?” For a minute there was silence, then a small, half sobbing voice. Please, Miss W itcher, I never said a word.” Bui you must have or the teacher would never have sent you down here. Cor- nelia. you the girl of all girls, sent here for talking. Wliat is the school coming to? Are you sure you didn’t say a word.” Page Eighty-four Yes, Miss Witcher, I am sure I didn’t. All right then, here is an admit, go back and tell Miss Shanklin I want to see her.” Everything was quiet for a while. Miss Witcher was busy at her desk—then a great commotion is heard outside, a shuffling of feet, like a bunch of darkies doing the “Black Bottom.” Denny, why did you do such a thing—don't you know it shows a lack of training?” I know, Miss Witcher, but I just couldn't help it.” “What can this mean?” Miss Witcher was heard to ask, and she jumped up and started out, but whom should she meet but Mr. Bauman, dragging in our star, the pride and joy of the basketball team, Andy Curley--who was crying as if his heart would break. Miss Witcher, I caught this young chap looking into my record book. He knew good and well that I didn’t approve of it.” Then Mr. Bauman shuffled out gaily. Andy, why did you look into Mr. Bauman's record book? Oh. I was just looking up my grade.” “And not changing any grades?” “No!” “Then go back and a� k Mr. Bauman’s pardon,—it is the best thing you can do. Andy.” All right. Miss Witcher—I’ll sure do it. Thanks, a lot.” Miss Witcher, did you want to see me?” Yes. Miss Shanklin—how about that second hour class of yours?” “Oh. it’s all right. Miss Witcher, except for a few that are in there—they cut up quite a bit. but not enough to hurt anything.” All right, then Miss Shanklin.” Things went on In the same way until eleven o’clock. Then our principal is seen going down the nail to the news writing class. “Miss Runyan, I hear there are several boys who get ads, who are smoking or school duties. Is that true?” I don’t know. Miss Witcher, but I don’t think so.” “Well, I will ask them.” “Mr. Shrader, do you smoke while on school duties?” No, Ma’am, I do not.” The same question was applied to each one of the “ad” group. The same answer was given each time. Then Miss Wltche. went back to the office, and no more was seen of her until noon when she went into the hamburger stand for lunch. The one-five bell had rung. “Miss Witcher, do you want me to send an S. T. O. for that boy?” Yes. Ruby. I think you had bettei.” And thus the afternoon passed. It was 3:30: all of the students were supposed to be out of the building and most of the teachers were. Miss Witcher’s day was half done. In the hall a boy was seen trying to get out of the building but all of the doors were locked and he rushes into the office. Miss Witcher. I sure would like to get out of the building.” “Well go on. Lorry—and hurry up or I will put you on the office list. “But Miss Witcher, all of the doors are locked.” “They are? How come—that Janitor makes me tired sometimes. Come on, my boy. and I will let you out.” She opens the door for Lorry and he thanks her very kindly and leaves. And so the afternoon ends. The next we saw of our Principal she was walking home, very slowly. “Mother, is dinner ready?” Yes. Rose, come on: my, but you look tired!” “I am: had a hard day at school.” The whole day events were related to Mrs. Witcher during the meal. After the dinner, which was enjoyed by all. Miss Witcher retires, and thus ended a perfect day. —Dick Musgrave. Paste Elghty-flve INTERSCHOLASTIC MEET In the annual interscholastic meet held at Nor- man, April 29, 30, and May 1, El Reno won fourth place in points. Those winning places in curricular subjects are: Sidney Schmoyer, first, geometry; Ruth Dickens, first, clay modeling; Floyd Hilde- brand, first, advanced physiography; Juanita Lynn, first, decorative designing; Louise Clarke, second, English ; Marcus Lorrin, second, physical geography; Wallace dunn, third, ancient history; Jimmie Fowl- er, third, poster design; Joe Maxey, third, industrial geography; Eugene Payne received honorable men- tion in free-hand drawing. In dramatics and music the following places were made: Ernest Crownover, second in extemporan- eous speaking; Martha Jane Dowell, honorable men- tion in standard oration; Paul Jensen placed third in the baritone solo; Clarence Brady received fourth place in piano; the Girls’ Glee Club placed third in Class B; the Boys’ Glee Club received second in the same class. In the track events, John Holden, a junior high student, placed second in the high jump and won first in the 440-yard dash. The relay team consist- ing of William Brady, Arlene Clovis, Glen Slaughter and Eugene Payne won second place, being entered also in the junior high events. AUTOGRAPHS Page Eighty-eight OUR BUILDING It was long our hoped-for dreams, But realization takes years and years, it seems. Time passed on till the plans were made, Then day by day the stones were laid; As one great character, honest and true, Is the wonderful structure of this building new ; First a foundation of honesty must come, Then brick by brick steps of character are won. Each day through service it more beautiful grows And stands the strongest wind that blows. The finishing touch is added with care By flowers of culture and knowledge rare. Neither must it stand idle and alone, But render service till life is done. —Elsie Hildebrand. I‘a ice Ninety Ninety-one Mr. Lorry MEYEK, 3MOTHVW THE BOO ME PC Qood Citizens The Carnival King and Queen and the Good Citizens typify all the phases of high school life, popularity, beauty, scholarship and athletics. The winners of the contest which was sponsored by the Boomer Annual, are representative of El Reno High School’s highest type of students. Lorry Meyer and Cornelia Butler were chosen as King and Queen of the Carnival. Hugh Willing- ham, Marguarette Marlowe, Gordon Jackson, and Frances Loomis were selected as Good Citizens and were attendants at the coronation of the King and Queen. Page Ninety-eight l 9 2 Page Ninety-nine Page One Hundred At The River h Bo THersheys CoQch ‘ ! • V Pals Caught Smilittcr For Whom! Larce tnouGh For Z Pape One Hundred-one In the Heart of El Reno SERVICE Phone 935 Phone SATISFACTION Henry Schafer Oil Co. Page One Hundred-two DR. A. J. WEST T. F. CLIFFORD DENTIST DENTIST g g g g g X-Ray Service 101 2 North Bickford Phone 73 El Reno, Okla. DR. A. L. NICHOLSON DR. J. T. RILEY DENTIST £ B g a! g s Office 106 2 South Bickford over Phone 231 First National Bank J. P. NEAL, D. D. S. P. F. HEROD, M. D. X-RAY SERVICE EYE, EAR, NOSE a � g THROAT First National Bank Bldg. Rooms 2-3 First National Bank Bldg. Phones: Office 23; Residence 961 El Reno Dr. Edward Greenan BERT E. CARDER Dentist CHIROPRACTOR H' g Over Jones Drug Store Hours: 9-12, and 1-5:30 Phone 1155 g Hours, 9 to 12 a.m.; 2 to 5 p.m. Phones. Office 1155; Res. 1333 108 2 South Rock Island El Reno, Okla. Page One Hundred-three H. L. FOGG LAWYER OUR SERVICE Tells It All El Reno State Bank Bldg. El Reno, Okla. b g B STANDARD MOTOR CO Twenty-Four Hour Service J. A. RINEHART WILLARD Attorn ey-at-Law BATTERY STATION g g £ g £ Recharging and Repairing Investors Building Loan W. R. (Bill) Callaway, Prop. Building Corner Wade and Rock Island Phone 1224 A. G. Morrison A. L. Morrison MORRISON SONS ROTHER GARAGE Attorneys-at-La v ♦ A. F. Gremminger, Mgr. Over First National Bank AUTO SPECIALISTS All Work Guaranteed El Reno, Okla. MARK D. LIBBY TOURIST PARK Attorney-at-Law SERVICE STATION ss Gas, Oils and Accessories g Miller and Michelin Tires Practice in all Cost Plus 15% the Courts S. Siler, Owner Page One Hundred-four Opal Rose White Moonlight Alesan Shadow zinc Rose Beige Toast Style 389 CHIFFON HOSE Silk from Top to Toe priced at $1.95 Atmosphere Grain Champagne Sawdust Flesh Platinum Orchid Bluette 1111 111 Free Dye Service Repair Service IIIMIIMI lllllttlllitlllltlllllli Pago One Hundred-five COMPLIMENTING THE CLASS OF 1927 g CRANMER’S RECREATION ROOM “EVERYTHING in HARDWARE” st EL RENO HARDWARE CO. “Jimmie” Guth, Mgr. 202 South Bickford Phone 45 CRIDER’S HELP YOUR- SELF GROCERY MARKET GROCERIES. FRESH AND CURED MEATS Quality and Then Price! 109 South Bickford Phone 15 ROYSE’S DAIRY Our milk business has increased from 185 quarts daily to 480 quarts daily. Satisfied customers, the cause. Phone 9535-F12 3( sf ORA ROYSE SONS THE VOGUE BEAUTY PARLOR 105 l South Bickford—Room 10 3? 3? RUTH MOORE HELEN WILSON Marcelling Manicuring Shampooing Facials MAKE THE FUTURE EASY By saving today . . and protect your savings with dependable companies. C. G. WATTSON CO Phone 171 ROUSH yt Not the largest in the west, But as good as the best. ROUSH PLUMBING AND TIN SHOP FRED H. HAMPTON’S SHOES at 113 South Bickford —for fit -for style —for wear Pa«re Cne llumlr« l-si. o ci i' Gayg co i Pajre One Hundred-seven DR. J. M. OZMUN DENTIST § 1131 2 South Rock Island B Phone 550 DR. HARRY A. DEVER PHYSICIAN SURGEON Office II514 South Bickford � Res. Phone 498 Office Phone 43 DR. ERNEST EWING OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Si Office Phone 786 Res. Phone 1149 • El Reno, Okla. 19 2 7 We congratulate the Seniors of the El Reno High School and extend wishes of good luck as they take up their further labors. MS PATTERSON DRUG CO. •The Studio Without a Disappointment' Our Finishers are Experts Prompt Sendee K g BOWMAN’S STUDIO “Our Motto is Quality Your DRUG STORE-WANTS Phone 977 SOUTHERN PHARMACY START YOUR THRIFT ACCOUNT where your money is protected by high class se- curities. We will start you with one dollar or more. gg EL RENO BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS from BUTTS GREENHOUSES Flowers for all occasions 515 East Woodson Phone 47 El Reno, Okla. Page One Hundred-oijcht 026 Zomtnbei 926 SUN. MON. TUE. WED THU. TrT 1 SAT. IF YOU INVESTIGATE YOU'LL KELVINATE ‘‘I’ve Thought of a Better Way.” —Lord Kelvin. Lord Kelvin’s crowning achievement for the benefit of mankind was his discovery of this principle of Kelvination. . . . Kelvinator is the oldest Electric Refrigerator. Davis £!ectri( WE DO PLUMBING. TOO El Reno. Oklahoma Patre One Hundred-nine A Place Like Home LLOYD’S LUNCH ROOM BANNISTER’S CAFE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 116 North Bickford THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH —extends a cordial invitation to the public to worship with us. Cubbage and his barbers take this space to thank the teachers and stu- dents for their patronage during the last school year, and may you all come back and see us next year. G. S. CUBBAGE 105 South Bickford Page One Hundred-ten “BEST IN SERVICE” SMITH’S BARBER SHOP 216 South Rock Island El Reno PRINCE’S Gift goods and household needs of all kinds. a a 116-118 South Rock Island J. N. Roberson S. T. Roberson Roberson Roberson ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 104 4 East Woodson Street Phone 404 G. E. DRESSER Plumbing STEAM AND WATER HEATING • a a Phone 791 a a Sheet Metal Work Appropriate for Graduates :: s Wilson Furniture Co. JACK JILL We Extend You Our Best Wishes . . BB Mrs. S heckler BELCO Buttermilk, Starter Feed . . and BELCO Growing Mash are easy to digest and will not cause bowel trouble. Save the Chickens! S F EL RENO SEED FEED HOUSE Phone 197 102 South Choctaw DR. W. H. MARTIN VETERINARIAN EE Office, 101 South Evans EE El Reno, Okla. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH SB B Graded Sunday School Classes Annual Vacation Church School beginning June 6th....... We off er spiritual services and religious education...... For PERMANENT WAVING (LeMar Machine) and FINGER WAVING X X THE ELITE BEAUTY SHOPPE KREAM KRUST BREAD LUNCHES AND COLD DRINKS KAMPBROS. BAKERY J. L. TREVATHAN LAWYER Practise in all Courts Over Conservative Investment Co. Phone 848 Paae One Hundred-twelve 1926 5uN Ji-s Glee Club a I 3 M� lA tD THU. FR � I b iT. V - Aoa-tr • - ------ T y -AgJTS 8 9 10 ©- 17 Basket BjR c iftiriA O ■ £ a $o'p viTib A n 21 rtcier'f ouev C h cK -jHA 262728293031 fiffije , :§ Clean ill Plac e 18 5 ifii NOT THt LAROXST BUT 7HL BL2 T CITY DRUG STORE (( Visit the Jug ’ Pace One Hundred-thirteen THE INTERSTATE PLAY BALL! DINING ROOM AND OFFICIAL LEAGUE BALLS LUNCH COUNTER 1$ GLOVES (made to get the hot ones) BEN R. SHELLY, Mgr. BATS (a big variety) :: :: SWEAT SHIRTS We invite you one and all. SHOES TS i • ««« f 4 K 1 1 x 4 1« 4 1 t l . . 1 4 at I il 6iyiniiiK ioi ine Nnoie team. :: :: SOUTHERN HOTEL Elector’s RENO DAIRY RUDDER MOTOR CO. PURE JERSEY MILK FORD PRODUCTS Free from Tuberculosis a :: X x :: :: I “Courteous Service” Phone 427-J X ” X � H Phone 12-18 Bickford Russell W. H. VERGES SON X Owners El Reno, Okla. Page One Hundred-fourteen Page One Hundred-fifteen a-QUIPLILNT You Will Need FOR WORK—Stationery. Office Supplies. Office Furniture. Fountain Pens. FOR PLAY—Sporting Goods of all kinds. Games. Party Favors. Gifts. Novelties. FOR STUDY—Books of all kinds. Writing Supplies. Note Books. BARNARD’S BOOK STORE Telephone 552 FOIi THE LOWEST PRICES—Fig- ure with us. . . The one store in El Reno that displays furniture in room style. Phone 1212 JONES FURNITURE CO. 110 South Bickford Canadian County Co-Operative Ass’n Phone 13 Phone 14 J. B. Gibson, Mgr. Selling agency for Chase and Sanborn Teas Coffee Distributors of Richelieu Canned Goods OUR SPECIALTY D. H. Brown’s Pure Jersey Milk and Cream (Make the children husky and healthy) Free Delivery DAVIDSON CASE LUMBER CO. STUDENTS’ TRADE APPRECIATED Phone 16 321 South Choctaw El Reno Page One Hundred-sixteen Photos Live Forever! Have them made nou) and preserve the happy memories of Commence- ment time. SHUCK’S STUDIO Page One Hundred-seventeen THE FUTURE —holds much for El Reno High School students. Its greatest gifts are for those who are the best pre- pared. Prepare yourself by a systematic handling of your banking business. First National Bank Thanks! for the nice business given us during this school year, and may we continue to serve you. Now that it is graduation time, visit our gift department where many things await your inspec- tion. TIMBERLAKE’S BOOK STORE MUSGRAVE GROCERY WE NEVER SACRIFICE QUALITY FOR PRICE Phones 218 and 219 216 South Bickford Congratulations, Class of 1927! MALLONEE MUSIC CO. “Best of Everything in Music Pane One Hundred-eighteen KENNEDY DAIRY INTERNATIONAL NEWS “Sure Sanitary FEDERAL ACCREDITED HERD Be Safe—and buy your milk where the government reccomends the herd to be free of T. B. KENNEDY DAIRY Phone 849 CLASS RINGS AND PINS Club Pins Fraternity and Sorority Pins — and Jewelry Letzeiser Company Manufacturing Jewelers 303 Shops Bldg. Oklahoma City NATIONAL NEWS CANADIAN CO. NEWS EL RENO NEWS and complete SCHOOL NEWS THE EL RENO DAILY DEMOCRAT “You don’t know what's going on unless you read the Democrat” LANMAN WELDING MACHINE CO. WE EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES TO YOU We are agents for the J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company Cylinder Grinding and Machine Work our Specialty 318 North Bickford El Reno, Okla. Page One Hundred-nineteen Trade in El Reno and help your town “Everything for Men and Boys” Clothing, Furnishings and Shoes for Men and Boys “We Want Your Trade” PENNER DALE 106 South Bickford Do You FISH OR HUNT? BONEBRAKE HARDWARE CO. can supply you with Tackle, Guns, and all kinds of Outing Goods. Hunting and Fishing Licenses issued. “Learn the Way” BECKTON CLOTHING CO. CLOTHING, SHOES and FURNISHINGS for MEN AND BOYS 200 South Bickford El Reno, Okla. Page One Hundred Twenty KEEP ROWING! The man who rests on his oars Will soon find himself drifting. It isn’t so much the distance we Have made, or the things we’ve Achieved that matters, as where We are going and what we are doing now. —Elbert Hubbard. EL RENO STATE BANK D. P. Richardson, Pres. L. R. Gephart, V. P. J. A. Johnson. Cashier J. W. Spencer, Asst. Cashier A Good Bank in a Good Town W atches Gold Jewelry Leather Goods Silverware China HENRY BEHNE JEWELER CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’27! EL RENO COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. COCA-COLA and high-grade SODA WATER 312 West Woodson Phone 127 Accent Your Charm with Refreshed Apparel Distinguished persons among people are as correct in appearance as manners. Fresh outer apparel adds comfort to well- being. and it must be refreshed to accent your charm Does our service car stop at your home each Monday? Oi any other day to fit your schedule. PHONE 311 EVANS FALES “Where Cleaning is an Art” Page One Hundred Twenty-one Wouldn’t you rather buy mileage than a “bargain”? H. W. DRAKE Sporting- Goods Exclusively Rock Island and Wade St. GOODYEAR TIRES VULCANIZING OIL, GAS ACCESSORIES COLEY SHEETS “Main Street of America” Phone 677 TO THE SENIORS: We wish you luck and lots of pluck, Success in all you do, And as you steer your new career May Fortune favor you. CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENT CO. B. D. Ashbrook, President M. A. Ashbrook, Secretary Paj?c One Hundred Twenty-two JONES DRUG STORE “The Rexall Store” Everything a good drug store has Visit us, Students. Let us help make this class feel that we too have an interest beyond the out- fitting. We are at your service. FRYBERGER’S Page One Hundred Twenty-three DR. THOMAS LANE You have waited so long to pre- sent that watch. Now you may ar- range its purchase conveniently. Simply select the Gruen Watch —or diamond—of your choice, and pay part of its cost now. RISSE JEWELRY STORE El Reno Over Citizens National Bank Phone 91 Residence, 421 S. Rock Island Res. Phone 414 BOWERS’ FASHION SHOPPE 121 South Rock Island BEST WISHES FOR THE GRADUATES KRAFT’S MARKET FRESH MEAT and GROCERIES Fresh Fish at All Times All modern equipment, includ- ing Electric Meat Cutter. “If It’s from Kraft’s It’s the Best” When in need of an exclusive gar- ment at a popular price, call on us. 114 South Rock Island Ave. Phone 24 Page One Hundred Twenty-four STILL AHEAD AND GOING TOMPKINS MOTOR CO. Phone 1361 110 North Rock Island RESPONSIBILITY Those engaged in the profes- sion of pharmacy have many responsibilities. This is the reason the state au- thorities insist that those who practice pharmacy be duly qualified. This store is a member of the Qualified Druggists’ League. Read the League messages in Holland’s Magazine. MILLER’S DRUG STORE Nothing But “Eats” at THE OXFORD CAFE “Gene Runs It” PUMPS! Always “Correct” for all Dress Occasions “We Have Them” B. J. SHOE STORE B. F. Wewerka, Prop. El Reno Page One Hundred Twenty-five The healthy development and growth of this community and its trade territory, affects every man, wo- man and child and every business in- stitution in it. We are a part of the business, in- dustrial and economic life—and are taxpayers—with you in this commun- ity. And we are vitally interested, with you, in the most honest, the most efficient and the most economical ser- vice it is possible for us to render to you. Courteous, personal attention to every customer” OKLAHOMA GAS ELECTRIC CO. EL RENO DISTRICT JOHN T. NAYLON, Manager CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE! You have taken an important step in building a life. , ? ?e you been c,Iean and thorough? Are there any flaws in the foundation you have laid ? Now is the time to be sure. The most important activity of mankind is building lives that count. THE MORRIS MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Incubators, Brooders, Washing Machines, Wagon Boxes, Spring Seats, Step Ladders, Step Stools, Animal Pokes, Com- mercial Bodies for Fords, et cetera. El Reno Oklahoma Pair? One Hundred Twenty-six Page One Hundred Twenty-seven There Is Only One Frigidaire PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS CORP. GEO. P. JONES, Dealer Phone 34 113 South Rock Island PHONE 57 PHONE 57 COCHRAN’S ICE CREAM Serve the Best AT YOUR SERVICE EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR SOUTHWEST UTILITY ICE CO. Page One Hundred Twenty-eight ,fl:v pllairl 3 rssr Son I aion joe WED THUR | FRI 1 SAJ Ti 'ce.'. — ..............21 .... '7 m%$mh (iimfr mh‘ Y .r avA - A A'.w P 7 -or—- 4 7 y - 7 ; tfY 'Zudden erdice “ Vl Gar SpeciaHy,t JCarpbuigeis , Cold pj-ir?tb 5 CLEVELAND METAL SPECIALTIES COMPANY Designers and Manufacturers of CLASS AND CLUB PINS, RINGS, MEDALS, TROPHIES AND FRATERNITY JEWELS We Specialize in School Jewelry CLEVELAND, OHIO Prospect 4186 Pagre One Hundred Twenty-nine 1783 East 21st Street FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Church with the Radiant Cross” WHERE YOUNG FOLKS LIKE TO GO. NO FRILLS —BUT QUALITY AND GOOD TASTE The Stores of the J. C. Penney Company do not go in much for frills but they do for quality and good taste. When we say our Stores are “where savings are greatest” you understand that we are talking of both quality and price. Not a single article enters our displays until its service-giving quality has been carefully scrutinized and weighed. Every article must measure up to our high standard. Inferior merchandise is not cheap at any price. We desire to sene you at all times as you want to be served and as we would want to be served were the tables reversed. 1 «kc One Hundred Thirty VThcDEPENDABLE FLOUR • ©t Prrtect Purity • fully Guaranteed TO THE CLASS OF 1927 May your lives be as pure, and your character as spot- less as this great Emancipa- tor for whom HONEST ABE FLOUR was named. CANADIAN MILL ELEVATOR CO. EI Reno, Oklahoma ST. JOHN’S METHODIST CHURCH R. C. TAYLOR. Pastor We believe in educating the hand, the head and the heart. The Schools and the Churches supplement each other's work in giving this training. i’aKC One Hundred Thirty-one Hill’s Employment Depart- ment is in constant touch with the leading business men of Oklahoma and those w h o graduate from Hill’s get the highest recommendation. Many El Reno Seniors who have taken commercial work in High School come to Hill’s for additional work in Office Training. By Graduating from Hill’s you become identified as a Hill’s Graduate no matter where you received your pre- liminary training, and will have the help of our Employ- ment Department all the rest of your life. Hill’s Office Training De- partment is arranged as near- ly like a large office as pos- sible and you will have com- plete training in all office methods. NOW OVER 3,000,000 The Most Beautiful Chevrolet in Chevrolet History ------SB---- FOR ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION SALES — SERVICE ------x----- Ask for a Demonstration --------B------ EL RENO MOTOR COMPANY 211-213 South Bickford Telephone 1120 Additional Training in Hill’s Enables Us to Recommend You For a Position Summer Term 11 Weeks $55, May 30 Business Office Training Department HILL’S BUSINESS COLLEGE Oklahoma City Page One Hundred Thirty-two ir + OuA HAlie ' - RFC on Jr 927 SUN. 927 MON . I TUH(r I WCO. I THU. I FRl f$srt 8£dg!gr CRITERION WOODS EMPRESS 1 show to suit your taste and fit your pocketbook In appreciation of student trade Pago One Hundred Thirty-three IT ISN’T FAR from where you are to where we are Glad to See You M. S. M. CLOTHIERS Successors to Marks-Higgins Co. Home of Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes A NARROW ESCAPE Frank C.: “Say, Joe, I had a nar- row escape last night.” Joe M.: “Tell me all about it.” Frank C.: “Well, I woke up in the night and I saw something white in my room. I grabbed my gun and shot it. Then I turned on the light and I found that it was my shirt.” Joe: “I don’t see any narrow es- cape to that.” Frank : “Why, just suppose I had not taken off my shirt last night.” In love scenes the man used to be pictured on his bended knee, but nowadays, the girl is pictured on his bended knee. TRY A DETOUR ONCE Mr. Bauman: Some of youse kids with a one-track mind might try a detour occasionally. Carl G.: I’ll do that. A SIMPLE CASE In civics class in the midst of a heated discussion of murders and punishments, Hank Shrader asked, ‘‘What if Cubbage would kill Dick Musgrave?” Ray Verges: “Oh, that would be a case for the humane society.” Miss Lawson, in Vergil class: “Students, make yourselves familiar with the lesson.” Mary Ann Staig: “Miss Lawson, familiarity breeds contempt, you know.” SWEEP OUT PADDED CELL 13 Kirk R.: “Why are the days long- er in the summer than in the win- ter?” Helen M.: “In the summer time, the heat expands the days and therefore it makes them longer and in the winter the cold weather con- tracts, and the days are shorter.” Paite One Hundred Thirty-four Page One Hundred Thlrty-flve Chemical and X-Ray Laboratory Modern Operating Room CATTO HOSPITAL OPEN TO ALL ETHICAL PHYSICIANS Phone 396 W. B. CATTO, M. D., Surgeon-in-Charge MILDRED M. SNYDER, R. N., Superintendent 421 South Williams Avenue El Reno, Oklahoma SUSPICIOUS Miss Shanklin (in the country): “What’s that stuff on the sheep?” Joe M.: “That’s wool.” Miss Shanklin: “Wool, huh, I’ll bet it’s half cotton.” WE’RE IN THE ARMY NOW No more ham and eggs or grape- fruit When the bugles blow for “chow”, No more apple pies or chicken, For we’re in the army now. And they feed us beans for break- fast And for lunch we have them too, And at night they fill our tummies With good old army stew! But by jinks, we will lick the “Chink” When the sergeants teach us how; For, hang him, he’s the reason That we’re in the army now. Page One Hundred Thirty-six THE BETTER WAY ’Tis better to remain quiet and be thought a fool than to talk and re- move all doubt. BE QUIET “The deep are dumb, while the shallow murmur.”—Used by Miss Shanklin. Tell a freshman there are 267,- 543,201 stars and he will believe you, but if a sign says “Fresh Paint” he will make a personal investiga- tion. APOLOGIES TO LONGFELLOW The shades of night were falling fast, The guy stepped on it and rushed past. A crash—he died without a sound, They opened up his head and found Excelsior! Jltai: i- 1927 Sun. 1 ivAon Tut 5. we(T THU. PR 1 SAT. Junior i C x ‘ 'Setpior l JuyfOi' r 3 ouet -i- $sq'°y gsy Jyi pjfitfMAHMmceru Market ' 0r' P CRYSTAL LAUNDRY and CRYSTAL CLEANERS DYERS “QUALITY-SERVICE” Not the largest in the West, But as good as the Best. V. R. MORDY, Prop. Phone 58 El Reno, Okla. Puko One Humlred-Thlrty-scven ORDER BY NAME Class of 1927 KNOWN ’ROUND THE WORLD! EL RENO MILL ELEVATOR CO. Made from Oklahoma’s Better Wheat TO THE CLASS OF 1927: We Extend Our Congratulations and Best Wishes May we continue to serve you with the largest assortment and finest bakery products in your city J HTTP hiad BAKE-RITE BAKERY Purest Ingredients Delicious Pastries Real Home- Made Products P«ikc One Hundred Thlrty-elsrht PRIVATE INSTRUCTION In our school recite as many lessons each clay as you can prepare. You get plenty of personal help and thorough, intensive train- ing. SUPER STENOGRAPHERS Students in our school receive complete training, including bookkeeping machine, comptometer, dictaphone, billing machine, mimeograph, and a modern course in filing in addition to regular bookkeeping, short- hand and typewriting courses. Visit the school! BLACKWOOD-DAVIS PRIVATE BUSINESS COLLEGE 206 J West 2nd. Oklahoma City Page One Hundred Thirty-nine Draughon’s Business College Oklahoma City, Okla. Teaches ACCREDITED courses that will qualify you for business or pay your way through college, -every graduate guaranteed po- sition when training is completed. T. M. Flanary, Pres. METHOD Draughon’s Business College Oklahoma City “40 Years of Success” 01 rUlNE-INDIVIDUAL METHOD enables you to get the benefit of your high school education and saves time and money. This method in- sures thorough scholars because it makes practical application of the students’ knowledge as he advances. Send for the DRAUGHON GUIDE—it contains the information you need and is free. SCHOLARSHIP is an unlimited life with guarantee for position in face of it. . . DRAUGHON’S is the largest system of bus- iness training schools in the world. I. D. Flanary, Mgr. Pa� cc One Hundred Forty El Reno Sanitarium El Reno, Oklahoma A recognized Training School for Nurses, with a Special Instructor. . . Our Graduates make high grades in State Examinations. Address all communications to Miss B. C. Stark. Superintendent. Page One Hundred Forty-ono THE 1927 BOOMER The production of this Annual rep- resents a volume of work which can only be appreciated by those who have had an intimate relationship with it. The Staff is to be commended for its faithful effort to present to the students a year-book embodying the real life and spirit of the school. Our relationship, as engravers, has been a real pleasure and our success will be determined by your impression of this—The 1927 Boomer. THE MID CONTINENT ENGRAVING CO. 124 South Market St., Wichita, Kansas Pa� ce One Hundred Forty-two WHAT THE EL RENO AMERICAN MEANS TO EL RENO The Newspaper— Acclaimed in many quarters as one of the best weeklies in Oklahoma as well as in other states. Edited along constructive lines, looking always to- ward the betterment of El Reno. The Job Department— Equipped with the latest in printing equipment in- suring its patrons the ultimate in the printing art. Prompt, intelligent service which has built up bus- iness covering a wide area in Oklahoma. The Wigwam— A community room used many times a week by various organizations of the city. Contains one of the best private collections of Indian relics in Oklahoma. No charge is made for use of Wigwam and hundreds of visitors from out of the state view it every year. It Means Better Printing, Better Service and Better Community Paite One Hundred Forty-three TO OUR ADVERTISERS The success of a year book depends upon its ability to finance itself. The financial sup- port comes from three sources: subscriptions, sale of pages to classes and clubs, and adver- tising; the major portion of the burden resting on the ads received. In the past the merchants and business and professional men have responded generously and this year has been no exception, having been the most successful year in the history of the Boomer. In putting out a book the staff endeavors to keep it on a strictly business basis—advertising is an investment, and it is the sincere hope of the advertising group that our patrons realize on their investments. —DICK PEARCE, Advertising Manager and Staff. One Hundred Forty-four FAREWELL! Intermingled with the joys of coming vaca- tion are the teal's of the partings of the seniors of 1927, who will probably never again be unit- ed in such an effort as the making of an annual. If each of you recall vividly the school life of the year in classes, clubs, chapels and on the athletic fields and courts, when in the perusal of this book, the staff will feel fully repaid for the hours spent in cutting and pasting pictures and the rush of typing and correcting copy ready for the printers; also the rush and work of getting ads. The last appeal is for you to overlook the mistakes, if there be any, and remember all the pleasures we have had together in E. H. S. —ELSIE HILDEBRAND, Editor. 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