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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1937 volume:

L L REND HICI EL REND j 1 5ENDDL IKLA. I El Reno High School’s Official Emblem Symbolic of the traditions and purposes of El Iieno highschool is the official emblem, a result of long and careful planning. A com- mittee, composed of Principal Walter P. Marsh and home room repre- sentatives, has worked since the early pail of the second semester on the design for the emblem. The guiding light of knowledge is symbolized by the flame of the torch. Upholding the torch, representing our school, is a hand suggestive of the social order which maintains the educational system. The four specific purposes of the school are signified by the four sides of the diamond—skills, knowledge, citizenship, and character. Typifying the traditions of the school is the arrowhead outline, which is associated mainly with athletics. The creation of so appropriate an emblem has inspired in the student body a keener feeling of respect for the traditions and purposes of El Reno High School. The Boomer, 1937 Published by the Creative Writing Class under the Sponsorship of the Seniors Editor Assistant Editor _____ Business Managers Advertising Managers Circulation Managers Picture Editors_______ Ail Editors__________ Spoils Writers _______ Club Editors _ ________ Typists________________ THE STAFF -Raymond Williams _ Nina Warren Thomas Ash inhurst Greta Carter Ed Clark Betty Ellen Blake Mary Sue Garner Ralph Clovis Fairry Hamilton Nyla Forbes Helen Clare Humphreys Marvin Crump Bruce Davis Coile Truax Jacqueline Nievar Juanita Perdue Robbiedee Williams Berdine Godfrey Faculty Advisers: Miss Josephine Hodnett, Miss Josephine Edwards, Miss May Shanklin, Miss Evelyn Blades ENGRAVINGS ----------------------- SOUTHWESTERN ENGRAVING COMPANY (2) FOREWORD THIS EDITION of the “Boomer has been created to preserve the memories of the happenings of this school year—memories that are as pleasant, exciting, and interesting as those incidents in the life of that ideal Indian character, Hiawatha. Just as: “Forth into the forest straightway All alone walked Hiawatha Proudly with his bow and arrows;”— so shall we Seniors of 57 walk from our alma mater to face life with bows of wisdom and arrows of endeavor. In days to come we shall recall, in reading this annual, many of the teachings of our Nokomis, El Reno High School. We shall recall how we were taught to direct our arrows of endeavor at targets of accomplishment. Long shall we cherish the recollections of parties enjoyed, honors won, plays participated in, and classroom activities that were interest- ing and enjoyable. To us the “Boomer, 1937” will be not merely another yearbook, but a memory book, a wampum belt of treasured memories for years to come. (3) In Appreciation FROM the time we entered El Reno High School until now, the eve of our departure, there have been, along with a few disappoint- ments and sorrows, many joys and triumphs for us. Most of these have come because of the help so generously given us by the folk direct- ing our high school. The careful planning for an efficient school system by the Board of Education, the guidance of the administrators, and the sympathetic, helpful attitude of our teachers and sponsors have all been instrumental in enabling us to reach graduation time. Much have we profited by their knowledge and experience, and especially by their willingness to share these with us. As a result of that knowledge and that experience, we can see and understand now those things which we could not before conceive. So well have we been taught fundamentals that now we agree, with the dawning light of understanding, that theirs were the truest visions and highest ideals. To them, then, we Seniors of ’37 wish to express our deepest appreciation for their ennobling influence and help- ful guidance during our high school days. TWELVE YEARS ago this September most of you were tiny tots trudging your way to your first day of school. For twelve years you have had opportunity for growth and development in public schools provided by the social order. In each of you society has an investment. Its organized agencies have assisted in transforming you from the rather helpless six-year-old creature who entered school twelve years ago into the trained and capable young person that you have become. As you have freely received, so must you freely give. Whether you attend college or whether you go directly into the world of work, you are honor bound to be everlastingly conscious of your obligation. You have a covenant with mankind to repay your obligation through a life of devotion to the good, the true and the beautiful in human rela- tionships. That such may ever be your ambition and your burning desire, that you may ever recognize yourself as debtor to the social order which has made high school graduation possible for you, and that your lives individually may bring you the joys of attainment and fine achievement—such is our wish. PAUL R. TAYLOR Superintendent of City Schools (4) THE ADMIN ISTRATION “Listen to their words of wisdom: Listen to the truth they tell you. For the Master of Life has sent them Front the land of ll«ht and morning.” —Hiawatha IN 1893. the inspiring, energetic citizens of El Reno made a small investment in secondary education for the boys and and girls of the then pioneer city. The result was a very n.odest one-room school building, but from this meager be- ginning has come one of the outstanding high schools of the state. The present high school, in all its massiveness and beauty, located near the business section of the city, repre- sents the untiring efforts of a group of people who have never ceased to strive to make El Reno High School the very best possible. Located in the same block with the high school i; the new administration building, erected in 1935, which contains the superintendent's office and the conference room for the Board of Education. For a short time one day last October. El Reno feared that her beautiful building would be destroyed by fire, but through the efforts of the firemen and volunteer workers the damage was confined largely to the auditorium. Within u few weeks workmen were busy removing the debris and transforming the ruins into a new and more beautiful auditorium. While memories of the old assembly hall will linger on. the new audi- torium has already be- come dear to the hearts of the student body be- cause of its excellent and impressive beauty. Espe- cially attractive is the (5) The Board of Education Mr. Frtd Hampton Mr. Luther C. Gadberry Mr. Harvey C. Dozier Mr. P. W. Jenwn Mr. Tom H. Karris Supt. Paul K. Taylor Miss Alvcra Greer Mr. H. M. Hensley stencil border surrounding the walls and depicting in a very interesting manner the history of El Reno. The suggestion for this border first came from Superintendent Paul R. Taylor: then the design was worked out by Miss Ermalce Moore and students of her art class. The new stage is indeed a work of art, with its taupe front curtain, silver whip-cord cyclorama, and egg-shell tapestry damask proscenium set. making it one of the most modern and beautifully designed in the state. As a compensation for some of the gifts of previous graduating classes, which were destroyed by the fire, a pub- lic address system for the entire high school has been pur- chased and installed. This new addition to the high school equipment is not only a time saver, but is of great benefit because it enables the principal to supervise more easily and to coordinate more quickly any school activity. One of the best features of the public address system is that radio broadcasts may be brought into the class- rooms at any time. Somr of the outstand- ing music and speech programs have be- come a regular part of the class work. The more significant lectures and programs of the social and political world are brought to the students of the social science classes, giving them first hand information con- cerning important world affairs. The governing body of the system of schools is the Board of Education, consist- ing of a group of men who have given much time and thought to furthering the educational program of the community. This group is headed by Mr. H. M. Hensley, president, who has served as a board member since Feb- ruary 3. 1930. Mr. Fred H. Hampton, vice-president, has been a member of the board since January 2, 1933. Mr. Harvey C. Dozier, senior member of the board from the point of view of length of service, has been a member since No- vember 7. 1927, and was unopposed for reelection this year. Mr. P. W. Jensen, whose service as board member began January 2. 1933. was likewise unopposed for reelection this year. Mr. Tom H. Farris has been a member since May 6. 1935. Since 1922. Mr. Luther C. Gadberry has held the office of treasurer. Miss Alvera Greer was appointed clerk of the board June 1, 1936. Too high tribute cannot be paid El Reno’s Board of Edu- cation for its wise guidance and direction of the affairs of the school system and for its unselfish devotion to the cause cf public education. The men who compose the board are e er ready and willing to give unstintingly of their time and energies to make our schools return large dividends on the public investment. It is their ambition that El Reno shall have schools unsurpassed in efficiency of administration and operation. Superintendent Paul R. Taylor, who for the past two years has served suc- cessfully as head of the local system of schools and who has been elected by the Board of Education for a third term, is one of the outstanding educators of the state. Aside from showing interest and enthus- iasm in improving the schools of the city, Mr. Taylor is likewise active in state school affairs, and is a past president of the Ok- lahoma Education Association. Since coming to El Reno, Mr. Taylor has been active in a school building pro- gram. As evidences of his untiring efforts are the new Etta Dale Junior High School, which has just been completed, the ad- ministration building, and the new Webster School, which is now under construction. He has also worked tirelessly and con- scientiously in developing a more progres- sive course of study in the system of schools. At the present time he is outlin- ing tentative plans for a junior college next year. In addition to his services for the school. Mr. Taylor has displayed much interest in community affairs, being an active member of the Kiwanis and Lions civic clubs, and the American Legion. Because of his originality and ability, Mr. Taylor is often called upon to appear as speaker on various civic programs, and he always responds ir. the same gracious manner. He is also active in church work and any program of character training for the young people of the community. Soon after coming to El Reno, (6) Superintendent Paul It. Taylor he was selected as teacher of the newly organized Fel- lowship Bible Class of the Central Methodist Church and is still serving in that capacity. This year, through Mr. Taylor's efforts, in cooperation with the Ministerial Alliance of the city, a character building contest has been instituted in both the elementary schools and the high school. As a result of this contest there has been a decided increase in Sunday School attendance among the grade school children, and the attendance at a major church service of the high school stu- dents. Mr. Walter P. Marsh is completing his second year as principal of El Reno High School. Because of his interest in and un«lerstanding of young people and their problems, he has earned for himself a place of high esteem in the hearts of the high school student body. Before coming to El Reno, Mr. Marsh served as principal of the Elk City High School for eleven years and as registrar at the Northwestern State Teachers’ College, Alva, Oklahoma, for three years. He holds an M. A. degree from Oklahoma A. and M. College at Still- water. Mr. Marsh is also active in civic affairs, being vice- president of the Kiwanis club and a member of the Legion. Among the innovations suggested by Mr. Marsh for the improvement of the El Reno High School is the flag raising ceremony, which has been initiated to start each school day. At a specific time each morning the call “To the Colors is given, and everyone stands at attention until the flag is raised; then the pledge of allegiance to the flag is repeated by all. Also, through the efforts of Mr. Marsh, in coopera- tion with a student committee, the design for an official school emblem has been worked out and adopted. Although Mr. Marsh has been with us only two years, he has already proved a great inspiration to the student body that recognizes him as a friend and helper who has a personal interest in the welfare of every student. Through his pep and enthusiastic attitude. Mr. Marsh promotes a feeling of good will and friendship throughout the school. The administrators of the system of schools, feeling a need of someone who could have a more personal contact with a student in assisting him to solve his prob- lems. met this need by appointing Miss Rose Witcher, dean of girls, and Mr. C. L McGill, dean of boys, last year. In connection with her work as dean of girls. Miss Witcher has organized the Girls' Inter-Club Council to promote a better coordination of the work of the var- ious girls' clubs of the high school. Miss Witcher is one of the pioneer teachers of the El Reno High School, having served as teacher and ad- ministrator for twenty-four years. She received her M. A. degree from Columbia University in New York City, last summer. As well as being dean of girls, she is curriculum director in the high school, a position which she has held for the past two years. This year she has stressed an im- proved reading program throughout the high school. In con- nection with this reading project, she has given some valuable suggestions to teachers in all departments. To know Miss Witcher is to love her. Because of her charm, congeniality, and un- selfishness, Miss Witcher has won the honor, respect, and friendship of all who have had the pleasure of working with her. In connection with his work as dean of boys. Mr. McGill has arranged score cards, whereby teachers may check the student's charac- ter traits and attitude. One of the cards stresses the at- titude toward the various phases of school life, while the other is based primarily upon a pe-sonal rating of «iter I . M«r h the boy. Both of these record sheets were designed to help the boy to improve his achievement in class work, and his general behavior and conduct in school. Mr. McGill has been a member of El Reno High School faculty for seventeen years. Since 1930, when he was ap- pointed vocational guidance director, he has devoted much time and energy to the promotion of a better balanced edu- cational course for students. Under his direction, bulletins which offer educational information have been placed in the hands of all students for study and consideration in selecting their vocations. Mr. McGill believes that this type of func- tional education will better prepare high school people to select a program of studies that will best equip them to be- come useful, successful citizens. Assisted by the heads of the various departments. Mr. McGill has outlined a program of studies broad in scope and content for El Reno High School. At the present time seven types of diplomas are offered: commercial, home economics. industrial arts, academic, language arts, scientific, and fine arts. To qualify for any type of diploma one must include in his course of study four units of English, one of mathematics, one of laboratory science, and one of American history. Sixteen units are required for graduation. Other than the basic requirements for graduation each type of diploma calls for additional requirements in that particular course of study. In erder to qualify for a commercial diploma one must choose five units from the commercial depart- ment. For the home economics diploma one must select two units of sewing, two of cooking and one of modern living. To secure the industrial arts diploma, the student must complete five units from the manual training and mechanical drawing courses. The ad- ditional requirements for an academic diploma are one unit of history, one of mathematics, one of science, and two of foreign language. Those for a language arts diploma are four units of foreign language, and one of natural science. To qualify for a scientific diploma one must include in his schedule three units of natural science, and two of mathe- matics. T H E I) K A N S Mi� � lto� c Witcher Mr. V. L McGill (7) THE SENIORS OF 1937 Out of childhood into manhood Now had grown my Hiawatha As we began our freshman year in El Reno High School under the leadership of Vir- ginia Devitt, president, we al- ready knew our high school building from top to bottom, having been here for two years previous. But the building was not worrying us; our trouble was studying. We were be- fuddled by the various lang- uages. Latin. Spanish and French. Even worse was alge- bra, but we managed to pull through somehow. Lucky boys received bids to clubs, while the girls gazed on with envy, waiting eagerly for the time when they, too, would be invited into club memberships. Time flew, and we greeted another school yea� with great enthusiasm, for we were no longer “green freshies”, but we had made the grade and now were sophomores. The girls gloried in their possession of invitations to join organiz- ations in the school. That year our president was none other than Joe Wallace, with the following assisting class officers: Virginia Devitt, vice-president, Virginia Miller, secretary, and June Kuczyn- ski, treasurer. Again we were confronted by difficult studies, such as geometry and Caesar. W. B. Jennings. Jr., won first in the baritone solo contest in Oklahoma City during his sopho- more year, and Nina War- ren won second place in an essay contest sponsor- ed by the Kiwanis club in commemoration of the three hundredth annivers- ary of the opening of pub- lic schools in America. Greta Carter placed sec- ond in a geometry contest at Edmond, while Hubert Womack was awarded first honors in wrestling at Verden and Hobart. Delmer Haun won a position on the Mid-state team in both the years 1935 and 1936. Margaret Davis was crowned queen of the May festival at Legion Park, and we were very proud to have a “sophomore” queen! Then came the news that all of us, no matter what kind of grades we made, must take semester exams! All our plead- ing and persuasion did not move any of our teachers, so we “faced the music and tried our very hardes to pass them! That year the sophomore lassies had a chance to shine when they served the junior-senior banquet in a charming fairyland. A short summer vacation was followed bv another school year. Junior days could have been easily called pioneer days, for we undertook many new ventures that year. A very successful junior play was presented, a mystery of a thousand horrors, “Tiger House , with Margaret Davis and Leland Crabbe carrying leading roles. Bill Collins, who is noted for playing ripping football, surprised us by breaking the pole-vault record in Mid-state competition and capturing second berth at the state contest in Norman. Juniors who had parts in the operetta “Way Out West” were Frances Lea Hodges, carrying the lead as Carmita , with W. B. Jennings, Jr., playing opposite her. Other juniors with major parts were Lorraine Filkins and Fairry Hamilton. Blazing a new trail, we gave our annual junior-senior banquet in the local gymnasium. This had been regarded as an impossible task, but we managed gloriously. With Thomas Ashinhurst as our very capable president. Fairry Hamilton, vice-president, Lorraine Filkins, secretary, and Juanita Per- due, treasurer, and Miss Ermalee Moore, Miss Vivian Mattox, Mr. E. E. Bradley. Mr. Virgil Tillinghast, and Mr. La Vorn Walker, sponsors, we made our dreams come true. We hon- ored the upperclassmen with a magnificent banquet which will go down in El Reno High School history as a truly great achievement. The gym was beautifully decorated with tam- i.rac, flowers, Cinderellas, fairies, pumpkin coaches and pal- aces. It was indeed a joyous affair—a woodland of delight. With remembrances such as these the junior class faced . bright future as seniors. Again headed by Thomas Ashin- l urst. with Ralph Clovis, Fairry Hamilton and Juanita Per- due as assisting officers, we made a name for ourselves as an outstanding senior class. But our hopes of graduating with regular formalities in our auditor- ium were banished for a time when the entire stage and part of the auditor- ium were destroyed by fire earlv in October. But soon, these were refinish- ed with many improve- ments. We were then proud possessors of one of the most completely equipped stages in Okla- homa. as well as a beautifully decorated auditorium. During the year Bruce Davis was appointed El Reno correspondent for the Daily Oklahoman. Mary Roberts cre- ated a new column. “Fashionable Flo”, for the weekly edi- tion of the “Boomer . This quickly became a most popular regular feature. Misfortune dogged the footsteps of two of our seniors. Virginia Miller was severely injured in a car accident, while Charles Coker was seriously “shaken up” when he was struck by a car. But in spite of these handicaps, both students com- pleted the year’s work and graduated with the class. Miss May Shanklin. head of the history department, Miss Josephine Edwards, head of the natural science department. Miss Josephine Hodnett. head of the English department, and Mr. M. L. Bast, head of the commercial department, served the class faithfully as sponsors, giving the assurance needed. Among other projects, they helped to make our Boomer a (8) SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS Miss May Miss Josephine Miss Josephine M. I.. Bast Shanklin Kdwnrds Hodnett worthy one, being ably assisted by the ever ready” Raymond Williams, our ed- itor. Many and varied have been the honors won and the accomplishments of the sen- iors. Frances Lea Hodges was elected out- standing senior girl by the senior class and faculty. Joe Wallace turned politician on us and took over a job as one of the pages for the Oklahoma Legislature. Operetta leads were held by Greta Carter, Lorraine Filkins, W. B. Jennings. Jr., Bruce Davis, and William Osborne. Then came the carnival, sponsored by the Band Mothers’ Club on the first of April. This proved to be profitable, so the affair will probably become an annual one. Senior candidates for carnival king and queen were Joe Slattery and Fairry Ham- ilton. Bill Kelly and Juanita Perdue, and Ralph Clovis and Virginia Devitt. And for the first time in ages and ages we had a senior king and queen—Fairry and Joe! Joe Wallace presided as master of ceremo- nies and efficiently served as student car- nival manager. Ralph Clovis received the E club trophy and also shared honors with Francis Thompson as the outstanding boy from El Reno High School for the University of Oklahoma award. Delmer Haun made the mythical all-state second football team, while Clay Al- bright won first place for wrestling in the district and third in the state tournaments. Mary Montgomery wrote a splendid essay for which she received highest honors in a contest sponsored by the local Women's Christian Temperance Union. Rosemary Fox established a highly commendable rec- ord as the state’s best actress and also won several firsts for her fine dramatic reading. She and Wilmot Bolinger participated in the winning state contest one-act play. Smoke Screen”. Looking over the band records, we found Bob Grove, “the wizard of the trum- pet , to be the only player holding mem- bership for seven years. Senior members of the high school quartets were Adah Van Wagoner. Greta Carter. Robert Cory, W. B. Jennings. Jr., and Lester Stoehr. The Forum debate club awarded a loving cup to the outstanding senior boy, Raymond Williams. Rosemary Fox and W. B. Jennings. Jr., had leads in the senior p’ay, “Rosemary— for Remembrance, a dramatic war story. This production, one of the best ever pre- sented to a high school audience here, was so touching that there was not a dry eye in the house. Its presentation marked a memorable milestone in cur senior history. Charles Hubbard had the honor of be- ing the youngest senior. Holding high honors were Fairry Hamilton and Virginia Miller as valedic- torian and salutatorian of the Senior Class of 1937. On the completion of commencement arrangements, the school officials announc- ed that Reverend J. W. Hodges would deliver the commence- ment sermon Sunday night. May 16. Class night was held Tuesday. May 18, when honors were bestowed upon many deserving seniors. The guest speaker for commencement exercises Thursday, May 20, was Mr. C. K. Reiff, superinten- dent of the Oklahoma City Schools. Then came May 21, and the Seniors of 1937, now grad- uates of El Reno High School, lifted their chins, and looking forward, marched straight ahead! —Greta Carter. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Thomas Axhinhurxt. I'rrxldent Itulph CIovIh, Vi... Fairry Hamilton. Secretary Juanita Perdue. Treaxuror CLASS POEM F rom our Alma Mater we sadly depart With pangs of deep regret and tranquil sorrow; Though still haunted by lingering memories. We seniors now face the luminous morrow. Our various arts of genius we have often displayed: The kindness of our helpmates we wish doubly repaid, lake gusts of emotional wintry flurries. Both merriment and sorrow now have come and gone; Earned we our merits, with a store of knowledge learned. Now a measure of success, ’tis said, we’ve won. So a tribute we wish to pay To our dear El Reno High To cxpicss our gratitude Fot the standaids it doth specify. Four very pleasant years we coped with wisdom. Hoping that in some of its arts we’d surpass. And that friendships true and lasting we would form. And we’d rejoice with comrades in our class. Life invisible lies ahead, till at its own command We shall peer within its depths and try to understand. When clouds were roaring and the paths were stony. We seniors have oft times paid our humble toll; And now that our high school career is completed. Elated, we appear on the graduates roll. This departing Class of ’37 Is voicing this one plea— That our remaining imprints Will have left a pleasant memory.—Mary Montgomery. (9) Academic H TOMMY ASHINHURST The ladies’ man (?) ALBERT BAKER Academic A member of the intelligentsia DEWEY BELL Academic One hundred twenty-five pounds of manliness and muscle BETTY ELLEN BLAKE Academic Pep, personality, and pulchritude BILL BLANCHARD General The “toughest hombre west of Banner FORREST BLANTON Academic The big noise” of the fourth year Spanish class C. C. BLOODWORTH Manual Arts Christopher Columbus to his friends WILMOT BOLINGER Commercial He knows what he wants to say and can say it. KENNETH BOWLING Academic Our senior towhead BERNICE BOWMAN Commercial She’s indued with intellectual ability. CARA BELL BRADY Academic Those beguiling eyes IRENE BRANSTOOL Academic Sweetness and kindness are her specialties. GRETA CARTER Academic A combination of energy, ability, and willingness ELIZABETH CHAPMAN Home Economics You love her smile. BERD1NE CLARKE Commercial Her hair is her crowning glory. (10) ED CLARK General An A-No. 1 journalist, who sees all, knows all. and tells nothing RALPH CLOVIS Commercial In all his classes he watches the lasses. JAMES COFFEY General An expert at horseshoe pitching CHARLES COKER General Ambition overcomes handicaps BILL COLLINS Academic “Love is a tyrant that spares no one. not even me. JACK COOKSEY Manual Arts Mah mammy calls me T-Bone! ROBERT CORY General Silver voiced tenor of the quartet LELAND CRABBE General That handsome “leading man MARVIN CRUMP Manual Arts Romeo and Casanova, all in one! BRUCE DAVIS General My pipe is my best friend.” MARGARET DAVIS Academic She has dimples that show when her laughter doth flow. WILSON DAVIS Academic Reserved—not Windy Davis VIRGINIA DEVITT General Rhythm and romance, Ginger's combination ERNEST DOKE Academic A host everyone will remember. THOMAS DOUGLAS Academic He has such a lordly air. ALFRED DOYLE Undergraduate A1 says, He that climbs highest has the greatest fall.” MARROLD DRESSER Manual Arts He'll thumb his way along. MAX DULL General Just call me “Gable. MARIAN DUNN Lo! A twinkle in her eye and a jingle in her laugh ARLENE FARRIS Quietness is any woman's asset. MARGARETTE FIELDS She totes them all in her car. Academic General General LORRAINE FILKINS Academic A pleasing manner combined with grace NYLA FORBES General A sophisticated (?) siren ROSEMARY FOX Academic She's “foxie , as well as lovely and charming. RUBY FULLER Home Economics She's always “Fuller fun. MARY SUE GARNER General A delightful, delirious darling MAX GHOLSTON General A little boy grown up (?) EUGENE GIBSON Academic A ballroom dancer “dee-vine JAMES GILBERT General Just call me “Wimpy. RENE GIRARD Manual Arts The gentleman of several languages (12) Commercial BERDINE GODFREY Quiet and dignified BOB GROVE Bobbie, the blond Robert Taylor LEONA GUSTAFSON Always light-hearted and cheerful General Academic FAIRRY HAMILTON Academic Beauty, simplicity, and rarity are her charms IRMA FAE HARRISON Commercial The sheriff’s shy daughter DELMER HAUN Academic Little Caesar of the gridiron LORENE HAYES Home Economics A Spanish student of great renown MATTIE HILL General Dainty, sweet, and sympathetic FRANCES LEA HODGES General Honored as the best girl citizen GLADYS HOLLAND Home Economics To know her is to love her ANITA HOLZEN General The blond Venus of E. H. S. ELLA MAE HOLZEN General The dimpled beauty CHARLES HUBBARD Commercial The youngest “grad of ’37 DEBBIE HUBBS Home Economics She’s the flower of our hearts KENNETH HUBBS Manual Arts A learned man always has riches in himself (•3) HELEN CLARE HUMPHREYS Home Economics She's lovely, graceful, and artistically inclined. HOWARD HURST General Intelligent is the word for him. HELEN JACKSON Academic She surely cannot fail to please. W. B. JENNINGS. Jr. General Every girl’s imaginary hero RICHARD KAMM Academic- is he Kainm. or calm? BILL KELLY Manual Arts “A dillar. a dollar, a ten o'clock scholar VERNON LAWRENCE Manual Arts Tall, calm, but intelligent INEZ LITTLE Commercial HARRY LOW “If A black-eyed beauty Academic had the wings of an angel RICHARD LUTTRELL Manual Arts “I’m an old stage hand. VERNON MARLER General “I'm always in haste, but never in a hurry. DELOIS MAYO General Pert, pretty, and precise BILL McCARTNEY Academic Ska. our man of the world JOHN McCOY General You can always count on him. NAE ATHA McDANIEL General In sports, she has what it takes. 04) GLADYS McGEE General Music and cooking vie for first place in her heart. LORENE MILLER Commercial A Bette Davis and a Jean Parker in one VIRGINIA MILLER General That sweet and dainty miss of today FRANKLIN MOCK General Be wiser than other people if you can, but don’t tell them so.” RALPH MOCK General They that govern most make the least noise.” MARY MONTGOMERY Academic A delovely” Southern gal HAROLD MOORE Academic “The Big Broadcast of 1937 DAVID MORGAN Commercial “Deacon” to you, Suh! JACQUELINE NIEVAR Home Economics Fifty thousand Frenchmen can’t be wrong— and neither can she. JO DEAN NORVELL General Witty and an all around girl NELSON O NAN Academic “Chesty,” a strong stay in our athletic set-up WILLIAM OSBORNE Academic If you don’t know the word, ask William RICHARD OZMUN General Ozzie, that dynamic personality IONA PALMER General Gaiety, ability, and loveliness, all combined LENA PALMER General The tiniest, most petite senior of them all LEONARD PALMER General Whosever perseveres succeeds at last LUCILLE PALMER General Just one of the twins LLOYD PATZWALD Academic Wh’re have you been all our lives? GEORGE PEARL. Jr. Academic El Reno’s own Fred Astaire HARDIE PENNEY Academic Possessor of the Hardie“-st laugh in high school. DAVID PENNYBAKER General A future singing mariner HOMER PEN WELL General All the girls like this manly youth JUANITA PERDUE General As sweet as they make them LEOLA MAE POTEET General The 1937 Pollyanna ELIZABETH POWELL General Persuasive speech and eloquent eyes LOLA POWERS Academic Just follow her example DONALD ROBERTS General He swings a mean niblick MARY ROBERTS Academic “Fashionable Flo herself LORETTA UUKES Home Economics Cherubic and charming DOROTHY RUSH General There’s laughter in her eyes MADELYN SCOTT Science Small and vivacious RUTH SEAMANDS Academic Dancing lights play in her hair. ETTA MAE SHARP General Pearly teeth and a charming manner LESLIE SHEETS General A modern “Rip Van Winkle ELINORE SIEGRIST Home Economics She has a knack for making and wearing clothes well. JOE SLATTERY General Michael, the basketball man DONALD SMITH Undergraduate Just another member of the Smith family DORIS SMITH Academic An asset to fashion, indeed OPAL SPRINGER Home Economics She made immediate use of her work in home economics. ROY STAFFORD One of our football heroes Academic MARY STEPHENS Academic Our nurse with the beautiful red locks. LESTER STOEHR General Six feet four inches of dapperness and dash HERNICE STREITENBERGKR Commercial The best prompter of them all AGNES SVANAS Commercial A cheerful bundle of intelligence VIVIAN SWISHER General Very quiet and refined (17) HAZEL TEAGUE Commercial A typist with a future FRANCIS THOMPSON Academic The high school's intellectual red head MAXINE THOMPSON General She's an angel in a frock MYRTLE ANN T1MBERLAKE Academic Just a great big bundle of pep CORTE TRUAX Manual Arts He has lots of senior dignity. (?) MARIAN TUCKER Academic She's a swell trouper. CARL UNDERWOOD Academic Consistent and dependable Carl ADAH VAN WAGONER Commercial Her singing hath charmed us. JOE WALLACE Academic Our 1950 State Representative-to-be NINA WARREN Academic Nina, the class helpmate VERA WHITE General That blond bombshell RIDGE WHITLOCK Manual Arts One of the finest gentlemen in school RUEBERT WIER Manual Arts Gene Raymond the second DOROTHY WILLIAMS General As lovely and gay as a summer's day ROBBIEDEE WILLIAMS Commercial The hidden talent of K. H. S. Academic ii RAYMOND WILLIAMS Our musical editor HUBERT WOMACK Manual Arts He bids fair to grow wise who discovers that he is not so.” WILL A YOUKEY Academic We find in her a hint of the western sky. EDITH YOUNT Home Economics Modesty is her forte. MORRIS YOWELL General “Hank , the hectic one CLAY ALBIGHT General The “Tarzan of the senior class IN MEMORIAM To say she is gone is hardly true. She is only waiting for us in that happy home to which we all aspire. Through her sweet person- ality and golden friendship, Shirley won the love and respect of all her companions. By her untimely death, the graduating class of 1937 lost one of its members who had made life happier for all whose pleasure it had been to enjoy her friendship. Shirley Frances Crabbe was born in Fowler, Indiana, March A, 1919. In 1933 she entered El Reno High School, which she attended until April 1, 1936. ('9) The Junior Cla s of 1937 marched onward for another successful year. Member of the clan played an Import- ant part in every school activity. In the school carnival the cla won first place in the booth contest. The class had a Freak Show. For the annual junior play, the class Rave a very successful produc- tion. Skidding , a three-act comedy. Leads in the play were taken by Hilly Oxford. Betty Fox, Clarence Pearce, and Mcrwyn Smith. Sharing honors were Helen Wick. Georgia Kathryn Smith. Billy Hendrix. Willard Krame and Olsen Hodges. The annual Junior-senior banquet was given May 14. The banquet carried out the circus Idea. Clowns danced around, story an- imals were placed on the tables, and even red lemonade was serv -d. The master of ceremonies acted as ring master. The banquet was held In the gymnasium of the HI Ueno High School. The Junior class officers this ear were: Roy Faublon, president: Bob Shuttce. vice-president: Helen Wallis: secretary: and Dorothy Merveldt. treasurer. The sponsors were Miss Krmalee Moore, head sponsor. Miss Irene March. Miss Vivian Mattox Mr. La Yorn Walker, and Mr. K. K. Bradley. The junior class roll is as follows: Glenn Alston. Kugene Armstrong. Perry Arnold, Anella Bee Baker, Lucille Baker, Arthur Barnes. Juanita Barree, LeKoy Beatty, Kdward D. Bell. Edward W. Bell. Florence Bernard. Lynette Bernell, Bill Bishop. Helen Blevins, Ivan Boevers, Cecil Bradshaw. Willard Brume, Irene Brandley. Charles Brindley. Lyle Bros . Rubye Brown. Frank Butler. Clayton Campbell. Myrtle Ann Car- michael, Thomas Oasstevcn . Dorothy Clovis. Thurman Cobble, Gwendolyn Cochran. Norma Helen Cole. Ella Marie Cox. Bob Craig. James Cromwell, Lola Cutrell. Ned Daniels. Joan Davis. Herman Dittmor, Kathryn Dokc, llurr.v Ibmnellan. Alice Duff. Irene Essex. Harold Estep. Mildred Evans. John Every. Kdward A. Farris. Hollis Farris. Roy Faubion. J. D. Ferguson. Wennell Ferguson. Iso- belle Fike. Mary Lee Finley, llnxel Flagler. Marlon Fleenor. Betty Fox, Herbert Fugita, Wayne Funderburg. Marjorie Gebhart, Ma- rie Gerber, George Graham, Henry Graves, Clayton Green. Mabel Gregory. Ira Goddard. LeKoy Haines. Haxeldean Hardwick. Lu- ella llaydon, Lorcne Hays. I erenc Hebbcrd. Carroll Heiligman. Maurice Heilman. Billy Hendrix, Alvin llenrickxcn. Dorothy Hen- sley. Archie Herbert. Naomi Hildebrand. Alfred Hinds. Dick ilobaugh, Olsen Hodges. Jimmie Holland, Annabel Howard. Madge Hycr. Dorothy Irving, Avis Irwin. Lois Irwin, Evelyn Jennings. Roy Jennings. Elizabeth Jernlgan, Vivian Johnson. Bob Jones. Marie Jones. Tol Jones. Helen Kelly. Claudys Kennedy. Lillian Kipper. Winifred Knox, Orln Koerner. Lillie Kiibala, June Kucxyn- skl. Margaret Unman. Edgar latwton, Clinton l-each, Oleta I.ongwlth. Alice Lorenxen. Eugene Lorenxen, Evelyn I.orcnxen, Ray- mond Lorenxen, John Loyal), Viola Loyall. la-on Lucas. Stuart MacSwaln. Marvin Marquardt. Grace Marsh, Jimmie Mason. Bradley Mathews. Iola Mathews. Richard Maurer. Marcella Mayhue. Murybell McCullough, Velma McNew. Betty McRae, Edna McRae. Dorothy Merveldt. Lois Mittendorf. Christine Monday. Howard Morrow, Robert Moulton. Frederick Niemann, Dixon Noe. Bernice Oyler. Alec Panned!. Dorothy Palmer. Clarence Pearce. Evelyn Pcnnybnker. Charles Peterka. Robert Porta, Harry Porter. Margaret Porter. Kl.vwin Powell. Carter Lee Rohde, Jack Rhodes, Richard Rhodes, Robert Rhodes. Carl Rice. Marvin Rice, Murthacllcn Rlsse, Houston Robb, Stanley Roberson, Maybellc Russell, Ralph Schultz. Elmer Schwab, Ariel Schwartz. Harold Sheets. Kathryn Sherertx. Mi I red Shlrey. Lyman Shumate. Bob Shuttee. Ruth Sides. Bob Singer, Clyde Sleeper, Dorothy Lee Smith. Donald Smith. Evelyn Smith. Georgia Kathryn Smith. Merwyn Smith. Gladys Spencer. Charles Stanfield. Juanita Steen rod. Winton Stlckley, Delma Stine, Harold Stroud, Gertrude Svanas, Jack Thorne. Clifford Tledt. Leota Townsend. Nelson Tucker. Vernon Underwood, Joe Neal Vaughn, Earl Vlan. Harold Von Tungeln. Tice Wagner. Clara Ellen Waldo. William Wallace. Helen Wallis. G. W. Warllck. Dorothy Waterfleld. Sam Weach. Lloyd Wells. Sam Whltacre, Utilise Whitney, Helen Wick, Wilma Wilder. Ue Etta Wood, Ida Josephine Wright. Ida Ree Wright. Nelson Wright. Frances Wynegar. Richard Yost. THE JUNIOR CLASS THE JUNIORS JUNIOR CLASS SPONSORS Miss Krmalee Mr. E. K. Miss Vivian Mr. LaVorn Miss Irene Moore Bradley Mattox Walker March (20) THE SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE CLASS SPONSORS That goal for which the aopliomorea have ut riven for ten year ia now taking more definite shape—only two more year� of plodding and they will have reached the summit of that mount which now seems so dis- tant and hazy. Then, they too will don the cap and gown to meet the world as Kraduates. Leading the pilgrimage to that peak during the past year were the class officers: Hutch llollon, presi- dent: Billy Putnam, vice-president; Martha Jane Hod- Res. treasurer: and Genevieve Gerber, secretary. Much does this tcroup of students appreciate the aid and guidance of their sponsors, Mr. Kay Porter, Mr. O. K. Carlton. Miss Floricc Lyday, Miss Mabel Jones, and Miss Nadine Runyan. Owintc to the widespread talents In the class Its Journey is no dull one. AmoiiK the especially talented speech and dramatic students are: the Otcden brothers. Charles and Frank. Helen Kuteli. Helen Idttie, Reba Jane Test. Norine Holland, and Billy Putnam. The music department has many sophomores In it. Anions them are: Dean Thompson, Bob Hale. J. P. Neal, Gcorjce Mock. Ilurrol Gambel, Hutch llollon, James Burmeler, Krncst Potts. Frank Waldo, James Smith, and C. P. Ilodtceson. Sophomores who have ■•articipated in the athletics of the school are: Kenneth Knmm. John Siler, Ira Palmer. Murdo Webber. Joe Muir. Stanley Trotter. Charles Pemberton, and Donald Pickle. With such a well-rounded Rroup of students, the sophomore class will be able to so far in school activities. Contributions have been made by this class to the Red Cross, aid has been extended to the Band Mothers’ Club, and dues have been collcted to be used durlnR the time this class attends school as juniors. Mr. Ray Porter M iss Nadine Runyan Mr. O. K. Carlton Miss Mablo Jones Lola Adair, Joseph Anderson, l onald Arnold, Alma Atwood. Vernic Barnes, Finley Blanton, Robert Boardman, Tom Boardman. Opal BolinRcr. Pauline Bowling. Vonda Branstool. Frances Bratton. Dorothy Brown. Juana Dee Brown. Juanita Brown. Maxine Brown, James Burmeler, Lorean Bryant. Lorna Jane Capps. Hart Chapman, Bud Clark. Harry Coates. Hilda Coburn. Gladys Colt. Eileen Cole, Eldon Coleman. Allen Cordray. I orcne Couch. Betty Crowley. Betty Dale. Bob Dale. Eileen Davis, Robert Defen- bauRh. Henry Dittmer. Edgar DouRlas. Cora Dresser. Orville Duncan, Edith Dyer, Gene Dyer. C. W. Evans. Everett Fedderson. MarRaret Fischer. Frances Foutx. John GallaRher, Burrel Gambel. Genevieve Gerber. Ruth GouRh. HtiRh Edward Godfrey. Fred Grulkey. Mabel Hannl. Jimmie K. Harrison, Bernice llnrrod. Murvel Henrlcksen. Martha Jane HodRCs, Jack HodRklnson, C. P. llodReson, Lucille Hofmnn, IIiirIi llollon, Norine Holland. Maxine Huhhs. Edith Huchtemann, Helen Huchteniann. Ruth Hulbert. VlrRinia Hulbert. Frances lies, Robert Jensen. Dick Jerman. Asa Johnson. Daniel Johnson. Walter Johnson. Clarice Jones. Mar- Raret Nell Jones. Marvin Julian. Kenneth Knmm. Edmund Kehrer. Bob Kelly. Norma Kennedy. Helen KrcaRcr. Rowena Kreuaer. Russell Sam Kurtz, Helen Kutch. Bill Laird. Edith Lee Umka, Mary Kathryn ls-wis. Helen Little. Roy I.oyall. Delnia I.unnon. EdRar Marler, Della Mathews, Rose Ann McCInin, Junior McCray. Felice McGill. Jack McKinster. Mildred Means, Arthur Miller, Frances Miller, Lcnore Miller. George Mock, Ruth MontRomcry, Constance Moraan. Elton Morris. Wayne Morrow. Mary Maraaret Mowry, Joe Muir. Maxine Murphy, J. P. Neal. Lirene Niah, J. W. Offield. Charles Ogden. Frank Ogden, Doris Ozniun. Ira Palmer. Charles Pemberton, Lillie Pcnwrlght, Thomas Peterson. Mary Maraaret Phelps. Donald Pickle, Ernest Potts. Marjorie Powell Billy Putman, James Radcliff. Alice Reed. Ruthanne Rhodes. Maxine Ridenour. Mary Robinson. Howard Roush. Maxine Roush. Ralph Royse, Martin Rudlana. Frances Rumfelt. Roy Sanders, Gertrude Satterwhite, Dorothy Sohmoyer, Henry Ruth Schwartz. Thelma Sellars. Jessie MarRaret Shaeklett. Cecelia Shanklin, I«� vcda Shaw. Robert Sheets. Ruth Sheets. Peggy Sherman. Wilfred Siler, Albert Simmons. Helen Smith. James Smith. Thelma Smith, William Spencer. Kenneth Stearns. Judy Steele. Wayne Stephens. Louise Stout. Frances Stroud. Mildred Sturdavant. Arthur Summers. Gladys Taylor. Ruby Theln. Reba Jane Test. Mary lA e Thierry. Aldean Thompson. Carl Thompson. Dean Thompson, Mary Maud Thompson. S. A. Thompson, l_uirn Virginia Trotter. Stanley Trotter. Florence Turner. Hazel Turner. Julia Ann Underwood. Raymond I'rton. Eileen Von Tungcln, Frank Von Tun- Keln. Leila Von Tungcln, Lloyd Von Tungeln. Flora Belle Wagner. Frank Waldo. I a Roy Waller, Crawford Warren. Murdo Webber. Marjorie Werner, John West. William Whitacre. Curt Whitney, Raymond Wickware, Elvalein Wise. Bryce Woodman. Stowe York. Junior Youkoy. Pauline Yount. Richard Zuls. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS (21) THE FRESHMEN t'nder the sponsorship of Miss Ernestinn Cortazar, Mlm Ijottlc Baker, Miss Bottle Scott, Mint Rachel Haycn, Mina Chrlatcne Schuh, ami Mr. Frank Crider. the freshman class has com- pleted a successful year. havinK aided the school In all Its activities to the host of Its ability. The officers of the class were Howard Men- ton. president; Sammy Shackleford, vice-presi- dent: Raymond Rollins, secretary-treasurer; and Jimmy Blair, yell leader. All worked together to make this a most successful freshman year. treading the rest of the classes In getting votes, the freshman class furnished the school with a football queen for '36, Miss Barbara Taylor, who reigned In a most queenly fashion over the football season. The class participated in many activities this year, among them, having a booth at the carnival, taking part In all the sports for both boys and girls, and carrying the colors of the freshman class Into the debate field. Gordon Anderson, Kcrmlt Anderson, latum Baehler, Billy Baker. Bobby Baker. Leon Baker. Boris Barlow. June Barnes, lads Baucom, Robert Beard, Vernon Beecham. Jim Blair, Charles Blake. Darwin Blanc, Nell Boodley. l ouls Boom. Alene Boyakln. Am� B. Brown. Pauline Bruce. I.ols Bryant. ! orothy Buss. Jimmy Canon. Frank Capell, B. B. Carter. Ban Carter, Stuart Chambers. Car win Chiles, Bobbie Chilton. Marjorie Conner. Ruth Conrad. R. J. Cooksey. Thelma Cory. Delbert Corlee. Wayne Crammer. Ellxa- beth Cox. Arthur Coykendall. Clyde Daniels, Korrayne Dooley. Josephine Douglas, Kdward Buff. Wilma Dungun. Marshall Dyche. I .cor a Kates. Billy Evans. O. It Ferguson, Robert Fiestel, Kenneth Flagler. Geneva Flowers. Warren Frazier. Robert Freeman. Sarah Fuller. Byron Gamble, Mildred Gardner. Gloria Gebhart, Frank Gibson. Harriet Golden, Frederick Grace. Klllcne Green. DeMuud Griffin. Bella Haines. Allene Hale. Bale Hall. Glenn Hansberry. William Hardwick. Irene Hart. I .cola Heltman. I.ynn llcltman, Maxine lleltzman. Mozelle Henry. Grant Hildebrand. Royalyn Hildebrand, Johnny Hill. Marvin Hinds. Myrtle Henricksen. Helen Hoffman. Evelyn Holland. Albert Houle. Jr.. Andrew House. John Hulton. Charles Hummel. Marjorie Hunt. J. P. Keller. Marian Jean Keller. Jerry Mae Kelso, Orbry Keener. Dewey Kessler. Kathleen Kester, Charlie Kink. Milton I«ambcrt, Verda B. Lamka, Killian Kittle, J. G. Kong. Jewell Lord, Opal Macumber. Anna Majors. Hubert Marsh. Bmery Masher. Klaine McCain. Gene McCraney. Naomi McCray, Clyde McDaniels. Kllzabeth Mllwee, Howard Minton, Barbara Mitchell. Juanita Mitchell, Konnfc Mitchell. Mar- guerite Money. Alice Moore. Max Morris. Joe Murphy. Nancy Naylon. Karl Nelson. Alton Niles, Marjorie Noe, Mildred Novy. Carlos Palmer. Floyd Palmer. Verna Inez Patterson. Jay Payton. Oscar Peck. Carol I'erso. Mildred Peterson. Helen Phelps. Edith Rice. Rebecca Rice. Jack Ridenour. Clinton Riley, Ray Riley. Raymond Roblycr. Max Rodgers. Raymond Rollin, Leonard Kudlang. Viola Rush. Kenneth Sain. Mildred Sanford. Nellie Schubnell, Kdixon Scliooley, Sammy Shackleford. Margaret Shirc . Robert Shlrey. Homer Smith. Elmer Stable. A. J. Stitt. Jack Story. Bena Svanas. Edith Rao Talley. Barbara Taylor. Cleoda Jane Taylor. Robert Taylor. Marguerite Templeton. Eugene Test, Ralph Thein. Virginia Timberlake. Edward Timomcs, Billie Jeanne Torpey. Juanita Townsend. Jim Truby. June Tully. Jack Valllant. Florence Vann. Betty Vasey, Boris Van Fleet. Clarence Von Tungeln. Raymond Wagner. Bob Warnberg. Raymond Warren. Vondellc Watson. Mary Alice Webber. Edith Whittle. Mary Belle Wis- ware. Anna Marie Wled. Benicia Wler, Thomas Williams. Winifred Williams. Boyd Wilson. Everett Wilson. Marjorie Witt. Ethel Womack. Bobby Woodhouse, Brunt York. Gus Zais. THE FRESHMAN CLASS (22) %vV vIT eAW iff i 'r I ♦ CLUB 5 £ jGIC iNfL t :;d •|)ce«t. arc better thine� than word� are. Action� mightier than boasting� . -Hiawatha. The two words, the clubs”, signify many good times, a little hard work, and the forming of true friendships for the students of El Reno High School. So essential are these or- ganizations to the happiness and success of the student body that the clubs have grown from the oldest, the Forum debat- ing society, organized in 1914, end the Bonita Marcia Catta literary society, also organized that year, to the present num- ber of fifteen, of which the Six-Foot-Ninc, a service club, is the youngest. Among the various types of clubs sponsored now are: an honor society, debate clubs, pep organizations, literary so- cieties. departmental clubs, a religious organization, a letter- man’s club, a girls' interclub council, and a service organiza- tion. Each club has its own purpose to develop, but in all there is one common purpose, that of giving definite training in citizenship. Opportunities for the furtherance of leader- ship, fellowship, cooperation, fellowship, and the expansion of the individual mind are obtained through participation in club activities. In these, full charge is taken by the students, leav- ing the sponsor only the responsibility of advising. Through offices held in clubs, students are trained to give orders tact- fully and to follow the instructions of fellow students cheer- fully. Both the faculty and students appreciate the part the clubs play in caring for the extra-curricular activities of the school. If through the work of clubs, the members have been made happier and life has been made fuller for them, the efforts of all involved have not been in vain. The clubs of El Reno High School are accomplishing these ends. (23) THE NATIONAL The El Reno chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1933. with a membership limited to liften per cent of the graduating seniors. The purposes of the National Honor Society are four- fold. The society endeavors to create enthusiasm for scholar- ship. to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character. On May 11, the annual club initiation and banquet were held. The idea of the club emblem was carried out in the decorations of the banquet. The emblem is a keystone sur- mounted by a flaming torch with the letters C., S. I... and S., which represent character, scholarship, leadership, and ser- vice. One of the members Virginia Miller, was unable to i ar- HONOR SOCIETY ticipate this year because of an accident. During the work, however, the others knew that she was with them in spirit, and profited by that knowledge. Twelve new members were taken into the club this year. All of the members, along with a capable sponsor, have rendered service to the school. An interesting project of the local chapter is the keeping of a scraplKJok containing the pictures of all of the members, along with a short biographical sketch of their high school days. This project was started last year under the direction cl Dorothy Shackletl and Marion Hensley. Club officers for the year 1936-37 were Frances Lea Hedges, president: Helen Jackson, vice-president; and Greta Carter, secretary. NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE the semi-finals at Weatherford: one team, to the quarter- finals at O.C.U.. and one team, to quarter-finals at Edmond. Participation in individual events was an important part The National Forensic League is a national honor society for high school students who are outstanding in speech work. It also sponsors an annual national tournament and is the official high school speech contest organization. The El Reno chapter is one of the oldest in Oklahoma and at present is the largest chapter in Oklahoma. It has thirty members and functions as the center of all extra-cur- ricular speech activities. The four highest ranking members of the chapter are Mary Sue Garner, Charles and Frank Og- den. and Margaret Lanman. Mr. E. E. Bradley, sponsor of the local chapter, is also the Oklahoma District Chairman. He is serving his second year as director of forensic activities in the El Reno schools. The chapter had its most active year this season. In debate thii-ty-seven students participated in more than two hundred debates. The leading El Reno team was the Ogden brothers. They participated in thirty debates, winning eight- een and losing eight, while four were non-decision contests. Other students who established good records in debate were: Margaret Lanman. Marjorie Hunt, Pauline Bruce, Norinc Holland, Sam Shackelford. Billie Jeanne Torpey, Byron Gam- bol, Jim Canon, and Olsen Hodges. El Reno was second in the Mid-State conference this year. Three teams went to the quarter-finals in the Classen tournament; one team, to of the program this year. Outstanding in this phase of the program was Miss Rosemary Fox. Rosemary won every con- test entered in Oklahoma. She took part in the National Tournament at Jacksonville, Illinois, May 3 to 7. Norinc Holland was first in girls extemporaneous speaking in the Central State Teachers College contests and took part in the state contest. May 1. In one act play contests, El Reno won first in the Mid- State contests, second at Weatherford, and failed to place at Edmond. Miss Rosemary Fox was judged best actress in all performances of the play. The play was presented in the state contest. May 1. El Reno also qualified for the state finals in radio play. Other students who participated in the program this year but failed to qualify for membership in the local chapter of N. F. L. were: debate, Helen Kutch, Dan Johnson, James Cromwell, Ruth Stevens. Martha Jane Hodges. Elizabeth Cox. and Ned Daniels. Lois Irwin participated in humorous read- ing and interpretation, and Wilmot Bolinger took part in the one act play, the radio play, standard oratory, and extempor- aneous speaking. ADELANTE Adelante. the El Reno chapter of the Pan-American Stu- dent Forum, is an active Spanish club in the high school. It is a national organization and has enjoyed a very active year, with a membership of thirty-five. The purposes of the Pan- American Forum are to promote good will and a better feel- ing between the Spanish speaking countries and the United States, and to gain a clearer knowledge of the Spanish language. Adelante has successfully carried out these aims. The club meets every first and third Thursday, with the major part of the conversation being carried on in Spanish. Representatives from Adelante have attended meetings of “Las Dos Americas,' the Spanish club at the University of Oklahoma at Norman, and have appeared on several of its programs. Activities for the year were the annual initiation party, Christmas party, annual spring fiesta. club picnic, and nu- merous smaller socials. April 11. Adelante gave an elaborate feature assembly, with Spanish costumes and numbers. Officers for the year were: Marie Jones, president; Car- ter Lee Rohde, vice-president: Lenore Miller, secretary; Mil- dred Sturdavant, treasurer: Evelyn Jennings, song leader. Sponsors were Miss Irene March and Miss Ernestina Cortazar. AMANUENSES The Amanuenses Club was organized last year by Miss Florice Lyday and had as its first president. Miss Bonnie Schuldt. It is the only commercial club in high school and one of the newest clubs. Its purpose is to stimulate a greater interest in commercial work. The membership of the club is limited to those students majoring in or carrying commer- cial subjects. Officers for the past year were Virginia Miller, president; Irma Fae Harrison, vice-president; Ella Marie Cox, secretary- treasurer. During the absence of Virginia Miller, Irma Fae Harrison assumed the duties of president, and Bob Jones was elected vice-president. Miss Florice Lyday was sponsor, and Mr. O. F. Carlton, co-sponsor. The club presented a very suc- cessful assembly play April 1, A Saturday Morning in an Office. Officers for the school year of 1937-8 are as follows: Roy Faubion, president: Gertrude Svanas. vice-president; Ella Ma- rie Cox. secretary; Albert Simmons, treasurer. Outstanding social events for the year were the Christ- mas party, the initiation followed by a party, and a group picnic. Virginia Miller is the only member not in the picture. (24) NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First Row-Jacqueline Nievar, Loretta Rukes. Helen Jackson, vice-president. Greta Carter, secretary. Frances Lea Hodges, presi- dent. Ruth Seamands. Hazel Teague. Second Row—Miss Josephine Hodnett. sponsor. Iona Palmer. Helen Clare Humphreys, Mary Sue Garner. Leona Gustafson. Lor- raine Filkins. Agnes Svonas. Nina Warren. Third Row—Frances Thompson, Ralph Clovis. Virginia Devitt, Fairry Hamilton, Raymond Williams, Albert Baker. NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE First Row—Bobby Woodhouse. debate; Charles Ogden, debate and extemporaneous speaking; Frank Ogden, debate and oratory; Norine Holland, debate and extemporaneous speaking; Margaret Lan- man. debate and oratory; Pauline Bruce, debate; Marjorie Hunt, de- bate and dramatic reading; Sammy Shackleford, debate: Boyd Wilson, debate; Byron Gamble, debate. Second Row—Jimmy Blair, debate; Jimmy Canon, debate: Billie Jeanne Torpey. debate and humorous reading; Lerene Hcbberd, de- bate: Mary Sue Garner, debate, oratory, and extemporaneous speak- ing; Frances Lea Hodges, debate, oratory, and extemporaneous speaking: Helen Jackson, debate and extemporaneous speaking; Charles Blake, debate, extemporaneous speaking, and oratory; Roy Faubion. debate and extemporaneous speaking. Third Row—Billy Putnam, debate, oratory, one act play, and radio play; Olsen Hodges, debate, extemporaneous speaking, and ra- dio play: Helen Little, debate and oratory; Geneva Flowers, debate; Mary Bell Wickwarc. debate; William Osborne, debate and extem- poraneous speaking; Royalyn Hildebrand, debate, dramatic reading, and interpretation; Rosemary Fox, debate, dramatic reading, one act play, interpretation, and radio play; Mildred Gardner, debate; Harry Low. debate, radio play, and humorous reading; Mr. E. E. Bradley, sponsor. ADEL ANTE First Row—Miss Ernestina Cortazar, sponsor, Billie Jeanne Tor- pey. Lcnora Miller, secretary-treasurer, Marie Jones, president. Car- ter Rohde, vice-president, Evelyn Jennings, song leader. Mildred Sturdavant. Harriet Golden. Miss Irene March, sponsor. Second Row—Margaret Nell Jones. Ruthanne Rhodes. Luella Haydon, Mary Sue Garner. Virginia Devitt, Thelma Smith, Alice Roush, Edith Rae Talley. Third Row—Josephine Douglas. Helen Phelps. Kathleen Kester. Isobelle Fike. Ruth Hulbert. Ruby Tiedt, Hubert Marsh. Fourth Row—Elmer Schwab. Ernest Doke. Dick Hobaugh. Lloyd Patzwald. Clay Albright. Joe Wallace. Daniel Johnson. AMANUENSES First Row—Jacqueline Nievar, Gertrude Svanas, Juanita Perdue. Irma Fae Harrison, vice-president, Ella Marie Cox, secretary- treasurer, Agnes Svanas. reporter. Edna McRae. Dorothy Williams, Hazel Teague. Second Row—Maxine Thompson, Mary Montgomery, Ruthanne Rhodes, Elinore Siegrist, Doris Smith. Evelyn Lorenzcn. Myrtle Ann Timberlake. Rose Ann McClain, Bernice Bowman. Third Row—Albert Simmons. Francis Thompson, Donald Rob- erts, Robbiedee Williams, Miss Florice Lyday, sponsor. Adah Van Wagoner, Roy Faubion. Bob Jones. Fourth Row—Bill Spencer, Charles Hubbard, Albert Baker. (25) GIRLS' INTER-CLUB COUNCIL First Row—Gertrude Svanas. Hazel Teague. Lorraine Filkins. treasurer. Juanita Perdue, president, Mary Sue Garner, vice-presi- dent, Jacqueline Nievar, secretary, Edna McRae. Greta Carter. Second Row—Elizabeth Powell, Joan Davis, Helen Kelly, Helen Clare Humphreys, Virginia Devitt, Elinore Siegrist. Ella Marie Cox, Helen Wick. Third Row—Miss Rose Witcher, sponsor. Margarette Fields, Mil- dred Evans, Alice Lorenzen, Norma Helen Cole, Helen Wallis. BONITA MARICA CATTA First Row — Ruth Seamands, secretary. Juanita Perdue, vice- president, Margaret Davis, president, Helen Clare Humphreys, treas- urer, Miss Ermalee Moore, sponsor. Second Row—Inez Little. Nyla Forbes, Joan Davis, Myrtle Ann Timberlake, Marjorie Powell, Betty Dale, Gladys Norma Coit, Mil- dred Shircy, Mary Robinson. Bernice Harrod, Edna McRae. Third Row—Gladys Taylor, Jessie Margaret Shacklett, Jimmie Kathryn Harrison, Evelyn Lorenzen. Margaret Lanman, Martha Jane Hodges, Laveda Shaw, Henry Ruth Schwartz, Edith Dyer, Mary Margaret Phelps. Fourth Row—Helen Little. Clara Ellen Waldo, Frances Lea Hodges. Wilma Wilder. Lerenc Hebberd. Constance Morgan, Cecelia Shanklin, Christine Monday, Alice Reed. Fifth Row—Helen Wallis, Georgia Kathryn Smith, Marie Jones. Evelyn Jennings. Norma Helen Cole. Louise Whitney. Dorothy Mcr- veldt, Laura Virginia Trotter. LITERATI First Row—Gertrude Svanas. Elinore Siegrist. Leona Gustafson, vice-president, Marian Tucker, treasurer, Jacqueline Nievar, secre- tary. Second Row—Annabelle Brown. Wennell Ferguson, Hazel Teague. Ella Marie Cox, Hazoldean Hardwick, Kathryn Sherertz, Dorothy Clovis. Third Row—Eillenc Von TunRcln, Ruthannc Rhodes, Mary Stephens, Ix)rna Jane Capps, Lola Cuttrell, Agnes Svanas, Lena Palmer. Fourth Row—Opal Hyer, Irene Essex, Arlene Farris, Rubye Brown, Alice Lorenzen, Miss Mable Jones, sponsor, Lucille Palmer, Irene Jones. PHILALATHEAN First Row—Bernice Oyler, Maxine Thompson, Betty Ellen Blake, treasurer, Helen Jackson, president, Virginia Devitt. Fairry Hamil- ton, secretary, Mary Sue Garner, vice-president, Marian Dunn, Greta Carter. Second Row—Betty Crowley, Dorothy Williams. Helen Wick, Rosemary Fox, Vivian Johnson. Dorothy Irving, Betty Fox, Bernice Strcitenberger. Third Row—Dorothy Rush, Rose Ann McClain, Norine Holland. Gwendolyn Cochran. Mary Lee Finley, Avis Irwin. Lenore Miller, Lorene Miller, Bernice Bowman. Fourth Row—Mildred Sturdavant, Luella Haydon, Lois Irwin. Nadine Brown. Miss Josephine Edwards, sponsor, Juanita Barree, Dorothy Palmer, Mildred Evans. (26) GIRLS’ INTER-CLUB COUNCIL The Girls’ Inter-club Council was organized November 16, 1936. when a representative group from all the girls' clubs in the high school met with Miss Rose Witcher, dean of girls. From this group the following officers were chosen: Juanita Perdue, president: Mary Sue Garner, vice-president; Jacque- line Nievar. secretary; Lorraine Filkins. treasurer, and Miss Rose Witcher, sponsor. This club was organized to cultivate a feeling of good will and cordiality among all girls, both club members and non-members, and also to assist in caring for problems that relate to girls' interests in high school. The members of the organization consist of three repre- sentatives from each girls’ club in the high school. The mem- bership of the club is limited to twenty-five, eighteen of whom are club representatives. Other members include girls who do not belong to any other high school organization. This club assumes the four following responsibilities: First, to foster a friendly spirit among all the girls in the school: Second, to perform certain acts of chairty; Third, to s| onsor programs for the betterment of the girls themselves, and; Fourth, to assist in caring for Thanksgiving and Christ- mas donations of the high school. BONITA MARICA CATTA The Bonita Marica Catta, launched in 1914 by a few students interested in literature under the direction of Miss Rose Witcher, has grown to be one of the largest organiza- tions in the high school. During the past year the club has functioned under the leadership of Margaret Davis, president; Juanita Perdue, vice- president; Ruth Scainands, secretary; Helen Clare Humphreys, treasurer; and Miss Ermalee Moore, sponsor. The leading social events of the year included the annual mother-daughter banquet, which was held April 12. and the line party gi en by the B. M. C.’s for the Phi's. This affair was on the evening of April 26. The activities of the group have been numerous, among them being an excellent program on “Cosmetics” in an all- girls’ assembly, March 30. The flower of Bonita Marica Catta is the sweet pea. The colors are purple and white. The emblem of the club consists of a gold monogram of the letters B. M. C. on a black back- ground. which is edged in gold. B. M. C.. the oldest girls’ club in the high school, boasts of a membership of forty girls. LITERATI The Literati, the youngest literary society in the high school, was organized April 2, 1934. Miss Mable Jones was chosen as sponsor and is still serving in that capacity. Velma McNew, who was ill at the time the club picture was taken, was president of the L. L. T. club this year. Vice-president was Leona Gustafson, Jacqueline Nievar was secretary, and Marian Tucker was treasurer. The purpose of the club is to develop leadership, discover and train the talents of its mem- bers, and encourage a high scholastic standing. The club has as its colors red and white, and the emblem is a silver book with the letters L. L. T. in blue. The programs of the year have been centered around classics that have been filmed. The club presented an all- girls’ assembly program on Personality”. This program consisted of a three-act play written by Elinore Siegrist, a member of L. L. T. Social events of the year have included two initiations, one ol which was held at the home of Elinore Siegrist. north of El Reno. A line party, with Miss Jones as hostess, was en- joyed. along with a Christmas party. The club sponsored a carnival booth and several candy sales throughout the year. To finish the club's social events for the year, a mother- daughter banquet was given. May 3, in the Business and Pro- fessional Women’s club rooms, with Miss Rose Witcher and Mary Roberts as special guests. THE PHILALATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY The Philalathcan literary society was organized in 1922 and since that time has been an active and prominent club in the school. It was organized for the purpose of promoting leadership among the high school girls. During the past school term the Phi's continued their successful work under the leadership of Helen Jackson, pres- ident: Mary Sue Garner, vice-president; Fairry Hamilton, secretary; and Bett Ellen Blake, treasurer, and Virginia De- vitt. parliamentarian. Miss Josephine Edwards served for her first year as the Phi sponsor. The outstanding social event of the club was the banquet which it gave for the B. M. C. literary society. January 22. Phi members participating in high school plays were Billy Burke Oxford. Helen Wick, and Betty Fox, who were in the junior production. Rosemary Fox, Virginia Devitt, Betty Ellen Blake, Mary Sue Garner, Lorraine Filkins. and Bernice Streitenberger were active in the senior play. Por- traying roles in the operetta were Greta Carter, Juanita Larree, and Lorraine Filkins. The Phi's and the B. M. C.’s held a joint program May 3. in which Rose Ann McClain. Lorraine Filkins, Betty Ellen P.lake. and Greta Carter took parts. The club pin is the gold Greek letter meaning Philala- thean. SOUAWS First Row—Miss Rachel Hayen, co-sponsor, Frances Lea Hod- ges, secretary, Toi Jones, yell leader, Doris Smith, recorder, Vii - ginia Devitt. president. Mary Sue Garner, vice-president. Bernice Streitenberger. Miss May Shanklin, sponsor. Second Row—Avis Irwin. Genevieve Gerber, Naomi Hildebrand. Marie Gerber. Mildred Sturdavant. Cara Bell Brady, Evelyn Jen- nings. Elinore Sicgrist. Helen Wick, Bernice Oylcr, Virginia Hulbert. Cecelia Shanklin. Lenorc Miller. Helen Huchtenvmn. Helen Kutch. Third Row—Dorothy Irving, Lorcnc Miller, Rose Ann McClain. Dorothy Clovis, Juanita Barrec. Mildred Means. Lucille Baker, Irene Bradley, Maxine Thompson, Irma Fae Harrison, Elvalein Wise. Ruth Sides, Nadine Brown. Loretta Rukes, Jacqueline Nicvar. Fourth Row--Ruth Seamands. Mary Stephens. Alice Lorenzen, Rubye Brown. Mildred Evans. Irene Essex. Velma McNcw. Ella Marie Cox, Delma Stine. Dorothy Williams. Laveda Shaw, Edith Huchtemann, Martha Jane Hodges. PEPETTS First Row—Emma Lee Crider, mascot. Miss Nadine Runyan, sponsor. Myrtle Ann Timbcrlake, yell leader. Margaret Davis, vice- president, Fairry Hamilton, president. Norma Helen Cole, secretary- treasurer. Dorothy Hensley, yell leader, Bernice Harrod, assistant yell leader. Second Row—Jimmie Kathryn Harrison. Helen Little, Betty Crowley. Gladys Taylor. Betty Dale, Marjorie Powell, June Kuczyn- ski. Betty Blake. Constance Morgan. Mary Robinson, Edith, Dyer, Clara Ellen Waldo, Marian Dunn. Third Row—Nyla Forbes. Helen Jackson. Lillie Marie Penwright, Greta Carter, Lorraine Filkins, Mildred Shirey, Wilma Wilder, Chris- tine Monday, Evelyn Lorenzen, Alice Duff, Jessie Margaret Shacklett. Laura Virginia Trotter, Mary Margaret Phelps, Alice Reed. Fourth Row—Margaret Nell Jones, Betty Fo; , Helen Wallis, Dorothy Merveldt. Georgia Kathryn Smith. Louise Whitney, Mar- garet Porter, Helen Clare Humphreys. Gwendolyn Cochran, Mar- garet Fischer, Edna McRae, Juanita Perdue. Inez Little. Fifth Row—Luella Haydon, Lcrene Hebberd, Marie Jones. Leona Gustafson. FORUM First Row—Bobby Woodhouse. Charles Ogden, J. P. Neal, Jr., critic, Ralph Clovis, vice-president. Thomas Ashinhurst, president. Bob Shuttee. secretary, Roy Faubion, treasurer, Frank Ogden, Byron Gambol. Second Row—Jimmy Blair, Willard Brame, William Osborne. Robert Rhodes, Bill Putnam, Jimmy Canon. Sammy Shackleford, Boyd Wilson. Jr. Third Row—Frank Waldo. Burrel Gambol, Joe Slattery, ser- geant-at-arms, Lyle Bross, Ed Clark, Bob Boardman. Kenneth Kamm, Charles Bross. Fourth Row—Clarence Pearce. Ernest Potts, Mr. La Vorn Walker, sponsor. Lester Stoehr, Ira Goddard. Olsen Hodges. SENATE First Row—Richard Yost, Dewey Bell. Ernest Doke, Max Ghol- ston, vice-president. Joe Wallace, president. Bob Dale, secretary. Bill Kelly, treasurer. Donald Roberts, Roy Jennings. Albert Houle. Second Row--Bob Kelly. Nelson Wright, Max Dull. Bill Collins, Bob Grove. A. J. Stitt, Raymond Lorenzen, Corte Truax, Thomas Douglas. John Rector. Jr., Kenneth Sain. Miss Josephine Hodnett, sponsor. Third Row—Mr. John Woodward, co-sponsor. Frank Waldo. Leslie Sheets. Harry Coates. Bud Clark, Arthur Summers, Bruce Davis. Hugh Hollon, W. B. Jennings, Jr., George Pearl, Jr., Carter Rohde. (28) S Q U The Squaw pep club was organized in the fall of 1925, end is the oldest pep club in the school. The club colors selected were blue and white, with a Squaw head as an em- blem. The girls' uniform consists of white skirts and blue sweaters. The club's motto is, ‘ For the School”; its aim is ‘‘to gen- erate pep and back the administration”. In accordance with the highest ideals, the Squaws stress pep, leadership, scholar- ship. personality, and loyalty to the school. This past year the officers consisted of Virginia Devitt. president; Mary Sue Garner, vice-president; Frances Lea Hodges, secretary, and Bernice Streitenberger, treasurer. Miss May Shanklin, the sponsor, has served in this position for the past twelve years. Miss Rachel Hayen is co-sponsor. This club has grown until it is one of the largest or- ganizations in the school. Its various activities have been PEP The Pcpctts were organized in 1925 for the purpose of engendering pep and rendering service to the school. This, they have done in past years. During 1936-37 the officers were: Miss Nadine Runyan, sponsor; Fairry Hamilton, president; Margaret Davis, vice- president; Norma Helen Cole, secretary-treasurer; Myrtle Ann Timberlakc and Dorothy Hensley, yell leaders; Emma I«ec Crider, mascot. Two parties for the new pledges were given by the club members, one at the home of Margaret Davis, and one at the home of Dorothy Merveldt. The Pepetts participated in the football ticket sale and queen contest. Betty Ellen Blake, Norma Helen Cole, and Juanita Perdue were among the candidates for queen. The Pepetts gave several stunts in assembly during the football and basketball season. Among them was a clever stunt burlesquing a wedding between El Reno or Shawnee and Victory. An original stunt on etiquette was presented by the F O The Forum debating society, organized in 1914, is the oldest club in El Reno High School. The club was organized to promote a debating interest among the high school students The Forum engages each year in a debate with the Senate debating society and has earned permanent possession of one cup as a result of these debates. This year the Forum won the annual debate for the second consecutive time on their second cup. Charles Ogden SEN The Senate year 1936-37 was started with Ernest Doke as piesident; Joe Wallace, vice-president; Junior Rector, sec- letary; and Bill Kelly, treasurer. Mr. John Woodward was elected co-sponsor to serve with Miss Josephine Hodnett. sponsor. One of the gayest social activities of the year was the annual Christmas party, December 11. at the home of Ernest Doke. The beginning of a new semester was greeted with a new group of officers. Joe Wallace was selected as president, with Max Gholston as vice-president; Bob Dale, secretary; A W S numerous. These include presenting assembly programs, as- sisting in charity projects, attending all home football and casketball games and giving stunts for these, assisting with ticket sales, and doing all possible for the betterment of the school. Many members of the Squaw club have been outstand- ing in the school’s activities, which include operettas, class plays, music, and contests of different kinds. Outstanding social events of the year included a pledge party given in the fall, a Squaw birthday dinner, a Christ- mas party, an ”E Club party, and a farewell party for seniors. Members not present in the picture are Billy Oxford. Lois Irwin. Virginia Miller. Henry Ruth Schwartz, Dorothy Rush. NaeAtha McDaniel. Anella Bee Baker. Mary Lee Fin- ley, Jo Dean Norvell, and Mary Montgomery. ; T T s Pepetts under the supervision of the Girls' Inter-Club Council. Betty Fox. Georgia Kathryn Smith, and Helen Wallis took part in the junior play. Skidding.” Greta Carter had the lead in the operetta, “Once in a Blue Moon. She is also a member of the girls' quartet. When the carnival for the benefit of the band boys was presented, the Pepetts nominated Fairry Hamilton and Joe Slattery for queen and king. Receiving the majority of votes, they reigned over the carnival. A banquet honoring the football and basketball boys was pp-cn April 15. Decorations were miniature football fields and basketball courts. Favors were also in keeping with the occasion. In the senior play. “Rosemary—For Remembrance, Rose- mary Fox had the lead, with Margaret Davis. Betty Ellen Blake and Lorraine Filkins playing minor roles. May 4. the annual Pepett Mother-Daughter tea was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Dunn. 1099 South Ellison. : u m and his brother Frank, who were representing the Forum, took a three to nothing decision. The annual Forum banquet was held May 10 at the Country Club. This event was a social success. The Forum sponsor this year was Mr. La Vorn Walker, with Miss Hcssie Smith as co-sponsor. Officers were Thomas Ashinhurst. president; Ralph Clovis, vice-president; Bob Shuttee, secretary; Roy Faubion. treasurer; and J. P. Neal. Jr., critic. ATE and Bill Kelly, treasurer. Debate activities of the year included the Senate-Phi debate and the annual Senate-Forum debate. For the first time the Senate presented a trophy to the outstanding basketball player. The club p’ans to make the presenting of a similar award an annual event. When spring rolled around and time for formats arrived, the Senate was ready for its annual banquet, given May 7. All in all. the Senate enjoyed a successful year, filled with varied activities. (29) SIX FOOT NINE CLUB First Row—Richard Lu tire 11, first semester president-sergeant, Charles Iiubbard, secretary-corporal. Ruebert Wier, John McCoy. Marvin Crump. Second Row—Vernon Lawrence, Finley Blanton. Thomas Pe- terson. president-sergeant. Lloyd Patzwald. Mr. C. L. McGill, spon- sor. H I - Y First Row—Buddy Grace. Albert Houle. Max Gholston. Stanley Roberson, Raymond Lorenzen. secretary, Joe Wallace, president. Clarence Pearce, treasurer. Donald Arnold. Stuart MacSwain. Second Row—Billy Laird. Wayne Funderberg, Nelson Wright. Harold Estep. Corte Truax. Morris Yowell. Ernest Doke, Robert Sheets. Third Row—W. B. Jennings. Jr.. George Pearl, Jr.. Hugh Hol- lon. Finley Blanton. Glenn Alston, Edward Clark. G. W. Warlick. Fourth Row—Frank Waldo. Kenneth Kamm, Harry Coates, Ralph Clovis. Elmer Schwab. Orin Koerner. Fifth Row—Bob Kelly, Tommy Boardman. Mr. O. F. Carlton, sponsor. Richard Yost. Arthur Summers. LETTERMEN'S CLUB First Row—Kenneth Kamm. Bill Collins, Ruebert Wier. Delmer Haun. president, Roy Stafford. Richard Ozmun. Ralph Clovis, sec- retary-treasurer, Max Dull, Joe Slattery. Second Row—Clyde McDaniels, Dewey Bell. J. D. Ferguson. Mr. Dick Horton, basketball coach. Harry Donnellan, Bob Grove. Hubert Womack. Third Row—John Siler, Lyle Bross. Robert Moulton. Ira Palmer, John Loyall, Eugene Gibson. Joe Wallace. Fourth Row—Bob Craig, Roy Loyall. Bill Blanchard, Bob Shut- tee. Donald Roberts. Fifth Row—Murdo Webber, Mr. Stephen Jelks. golf coach, Mr. Frank Crider, football coach. Mr. La Vorn Walker, track coach. Mr. C. L. McGill, sponsor, Clay Albright. Frank Capell, W. B. Jen- nings, Jr. WHO’S WHAT IN E. II. S. 1. The Blondes—June Kuczynski—Hugh Hollon 2. The Brunettes—Inez Little—Bob Shuttee 3. The Red Heads—Mary Stephens—Joe Slattery 4. The Carefree—“Libby Powell 5. The Lovable—“Galbait” Haun 6. The Experienced—‘Ska McCartney 7. The Toiler—Margaret Davis 8. The Popular— Dub Jennings 0. The Journalist—Bruce Davis 10. The Talented—Greta Carter 11. The Artistic—Helen Clare Humphreys 12. The Interesting—Mary Sue Garner 13. The Wittiest—Virginia Devitt 14. The Cutest Seniors—Nyla Forbes—Ralph Clovis 13. The Cutest Juniors—Dorothy Hensley—Bob Porta 16. The Cutest Sophomores—Betty Dale—Bob Jensen 17. The Cutest Freshmen—AlleneHale—Raymond Rollins (3°) THINGS WE COULDN’T DO WITHOUT 1. Rose Ann McClain’s music ability 2. Ralph Shultz’s good-nature 3. Archie Herbert's help on the stage 4. Robbiedec William's work on the “Boomer 5. Virginia Miller’s courage 6. Clayton Campbell’s Beau Brummel appearance 7. Adah Van Wagoner’s voice 8. Mary Montgomery's southern accent 9. “Bobby McDaniels' personality 10. Ned Daniels’ eversharp wit 11. Dorothy Hensley’s eyelashes 12. Donald Roberts' dancing ability 13. Charles Coker’s ability to take it “on the chin 14. Charles and Frank Ogden's debating talent SIX FOOT NINE CLUB The Six-Foot-Nine is the youngest organization in El Reno High School, having been organized early in the second semester of this year. This organization is unique in that it is the only strictly service organization in the school. Mr. C. L. McGill, sponsor, originated the idea of uniform- ing the boys, who are continually called upon to assist with athletic events and scholastic gatherings which take place during the school year. It is, therefore, the responsibility of this organization to have charge of athletic fields and the gymnasium during athletic events and to direct crowds at all public gatherings with which the school authorities are con- cerned. Training in courtesy, diplomacy, posture, and individual H I The Hi-Y started the year with a boom by electing Mr. O. F. Carlton as sponsor and Mr. M. L. Bast as co-sponsor. The Hi-Y is an organization of boys of the senior high school who are interested in living a Christian life and who stand for those things that are worthwhile in school and everyday life. The purpose of the club is “to create, maintain, and ex- tend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Its emblem is a triangle, the three sides of which represent the three sides of an individual's life: moral, mental, and physical. The club maintains a service committee whose duty is to perform such services as the club is called upon to perform for the school. LETTERM The Lcttermen’s Club was organized in 1928 as the “E Club, with all who had lettered in any interscholastic compe- tition eligible for membership. In 1937 the athletes of the E” Club withdrew and formed the Lettermen’s organization, for which only athletes are eligible. The club now has a membership of more than one hun- dred. Active membership is composed of men still in high school, as well as those out of school who keep up their dues. It has been the custom of the E Club to present the outstanding senior athlete with a trophy. This year the AT PA Today, we leave this good old school. With its teachers true and kind: And as we go into new paths. We’ll find we’ve left behind The dearest friends in all the world; No truer ones we’ll find Than those who’ve helped us to our goal And through our lives entwined. And when at last we reach that goal For which we all have striven. We’ll look back on our high school days And see the budding vine responsibility is afforded the young men in the club through the many contacts which they must make in handling iarge groups of people. When the organization of such a club was proposed to Superintendent Paul R. Taylor with the suggestion tiiat uni- forms would aid materially in the promotion of a service or- ganization, he responded graciously by stating, “I will see to it that the boys are suitably uniformed. This he did by purchasing nine double-breasted blue coats, piped with white. The charter membership is as follows: Richard Luttrcll. Charles Hubbard, John McCoy, Vernon Lawrence, Thomas Teterson, Lloyd Patzwald. Ruebert Wicr, Finley Blanton, and Marvin Crump. - Y The officers for the second semester were: Joe Wallace, president. Ralph Clovis, vice-president, Ernest Doke, secre- tary, and Clarence Pearce, treasurer. The first initiation was held Nov. 12 in the high school gym. The club held its first semester picnic November 20. A doughnut sale was sponsored by the Hi-Y as a first sem- ester project. The social for the second semester was a pic- nic given March 30 at the Caddo Jake Crossing. The second initiation was held April 28. The club had a very prosperous year filled with weekly meetings, basketball games, and socials. Throughout the year former members visited meetings and furnished pro- grams for the club. IN’S CLUB Lettermen's Club has continued the custom, Ralph Clovis having wen it. In previous years the following athletes have won this recognition: Gordon Rice, Dugan Barnes. Francis Young and Ben Ellsworth. In 1933 the point system went into effect. Previous to that time the outstanding man was picked by the coach. Those winning by the point system have been Gene Whitlock. Arthur Ellsworth, Bill Slaughter, Ken- neth Taylor, and this year’s winner, Ralph Clovis. The yearly initiation is usually held about Easter time. So ends a most successful year for this new organization, the Lettermen’s Club. TING That has climbed the heights of glory And has brought us to success. We’ll hold high the shining candle For the standards which are best. And some day, when our work is done. We’ll sit and ponder o’er The days we spent in high school. And we’ll long for them once more. We’ll wonder where our friends have gone. The ones we love so dear; We’ll think of all those happy days And brush away a tear.—Nina Warren. (30 The Music Department Now ho stirred their xoulft to passion. Now ho molted them to pity. —Hiawatha Music plays a very import- ant part in the high school curriculum. If affects the characters of more students than any other one subject. In El Reno High School the youth has a choice of band, or- chestra. glee club, or harmony and theory. He learns to read and appreciate music, and he gains a fine general knowledge of master musicians and their lives. At the head of the vocal department is Miss Mary Edwards, who has been helping students s art music careers for a number of years. Miss Edwards came here from Dun- can in 1930. Previous to her work there she had taught music in Honolulu, Hawaii. Organizations under her direc- tion include the girls’ quartet, boys’ quartet, girls’ glee club. Iwys’ glee club, and the mixed chorus. She also gives indi- vidual attention to those possessing possibilities for a bright future in music. At Oklahoma City University in April, the district music contests were held. No first and second places were desig- nated. but the two contestants rating highest were sent to Norman for the state meet. From El Reno entries were both glee clubs, both quartets and the mixed chorus. Additional music entries were Evelyn Jennings and Royalyn Hildebrand, sopranos; Bob Dale and William Osborne, tenors; W. B. Jen- nings. Jr., baritone; John Every, bass; Frances Lea Hodges, ’cello, and Rose Ann McClain, piano. Winning groups and individuals eligible for the state contests were the girls’ quar- tet. boys’ quartet, mixed chorus, girls’ glee club. Bob Dale, and W. B. Jennings. Jr. Evelyn Jennings was selected alter- nate in soprano solos. In addition to training the quartets, glee clubs, and mixed chorus for contests. Miss Edwards presents each year a Christmas cantata, and an operetta. Also she presented a number of her groups for other entertainments, banquets, assemblies, club programs, and other affairs. Another feature which has become quite popular for music lovers, especially those liking “swing , was the organization of a girls’ trio. ‘The Melodears. composed of Rose Ann McClain. Allene Hale, and Greta Carter. Starting a little late, but giving several successful performances was the bovs’ trio, made up of Bob Pola, Bob Dale and Clifford Tiedt. Miss Grace Fulks, of the Central School faculty, has served as a very efficient accompanist the entire year. Ac- companist for the student assemblies has been Rose Ann Mc- Clain, while Miss Edwards has led the student singing. OUR ALMA MATER Far out on the western prairie. Standing plain to view Is our dear El Reno High School. Towering toward the blue. CHORUS: Hail, all hail, our Alma Mater, Hail. El Reno High! We bear thee a love so fervent. It shall never die. In her halls we’ve toiled and struggled. Many tasks begun. And for her, our Alma Mater. Many victories won. Greet we. then, our foster-mother, Noble friend so true: As we strive in world and college. Still we'll thing of you. WE RE LOYAL TO YOU—EL RENO HIGH We're loyal to you, El Reno High, The Blue and the White, El Reno High. We'll back you to stand against the best in the land. For we know you’re the sand. El Reno High. Rah! Rah! So crack out that ball. El Reno High. We're backing you all. El Reno High. Our team is our fame protector. On, boys! For we expect a victory from you, El R no High. GIRLS’ QUARTET Evelyn Jennings, first soprano; Greta Carter, sec- ond soprano; Rose Ann McClain, first alto; and Adah Van Wagoner, second alto. BOYS’QUARTET Robert Cory, first tenor; Bob Dale, second tenor; W. B. Jennings, Jr., baritone; and Lester Stoehr, bass. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB First Row—Mary Lee Finley, Helen Little, Mar- garet Fischer, Lorraine Filkins, Rose Ann McClain. Greta Carter. Ruth Elaine Sheets. Dorothy Hensley, Betty McRae. Second Row—Wennell Ferguson, Allene Hale, Ruth Seamands, Louise Whitney, Royalyn Hildebrand, Helen Kreagor, Grace Marsh. Laveda Shaw. Maybelle Russell. Third Row—Oleta Longwith, Margarette, Fields, Miidred Gardner, Mildred Evans, Evelyn Jennings. Dorothy Lee Smith. Juanita Barrco, Adah Van Wag- oner, Frances Foutz. MUSIC DIRECTORS MISS MISS MR. MR. MARY CRACK IIHUBERT FRED W. EDWARDS HULKS BAGWELL HIKE Miss Mary Edwards, head of vocal department: Miss Grace Fulks, accompanist; Mr. Herbert Bagwell, orchestra director; and Mr. Fred W. Pike, band di- rector. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB First Row—John Every, Orin Koerner, J. G. Long. William Osborne, Raymond Lorcnzen. Bob Dale, Her- bert Fugita. David Pennybaker. Second Row—Donald Roberts, W. B. Jennings. Jr., Perry Arnold, Harold Sheets, Robert Cory, Bob Porta, Bradley Mathews. Third Row--James Cromwell, David Morgan. Ar- thur Summers, Arthur Miller, Jack Evans. Raymond Rollins. Fourth Row—Glenn Alston, S. A. Thompson. Finley Blanton. Lester Stoehr, Ivan Boevers. Robert Sheets. Stowe York. (33) OPERETTA CAST First Row—Margaret Ann Rice, Eleanor Davis. Betty I.ee Riuh, Mary Ellen Martin, Margaret June Sicvcrs, Mickey McCulloin, Carilon Booth, Carol Jean Chamber . Creta France Sheldon. Jean Hyland. Marilyn Weldman, Juanita Farrl . Wilma Mathew . Elis- abeth Mlllwee. Barbara Mitchell. Marguerite Templeton. Second Row—Margaret Davis. Duella Haydon. Elisabeth Cox, Mary Margaret Phelps. Bob Porta. France Bratton. Delmer llaun. Dorothy l -e Smith. Merwyn Smith, Evelyn Jennings. Donald Roberts. Mary I.ee Finley, Bob Dale. Creta Carter, W. B. Jen- nings. Jr.. Juanita Barree, William Osborne. Lorraine Fllklns. Bruce Davis. Arthur Miller. Herbert Fugita. Rose Ann McClain. Norma Helen Cole. George Pearl, Jr.. Margaret Fischer. Third Row—Raymond Rollins. Stowe York. Arthur Summers Robert Sheets Raymond Lorenxen. S. A. Thompson. Sara Ann Preston. Delore Harrison. JCetn Crawford. Marjorie Noe. Dorothy Jean Pipkin. Mary Welsenberg. Dorothy Hensley. Orin Koerner, Aliene Hale, J. C. Dong. Leon Baker. David Morgan. Adah Van Wagoner. Juana I.ee Brown. Walter Johnson. Helen Kreager, Jack Evans. Mary Alice Webber. James Cromwell. Betty McRae, David Pennybaker. John Every. Pauline Bruce. Fourth Row—Oleta larngwlth, Robert Cory. Helen Little. Clifford Tiedt. Mildred Evans. Harold Sheets. Royalyn Hildebrand, Bradley Mathews. Mildred Shlrey. Finley Blanton. Margarette Fields. Ivan Boevers Oraee Marsh. Perry Arnold. Mary Sue Garner, Virginia Devitt. I iuise Stlckley, Ccorgia Kathryn Smith. Fifth Row—Laveda Shaw. Wennell Ferguson. Ruth Seamands. Mildred Gardner. Ruth Elaine Sheets. Dorothy Rush, Maybelle Russell. Billie Jeanne Torpcy, Dorothy Merveldt. Gladys Norma Colt. Betty Crowley. Ia ui c Whitney, the Moon Lady. “ONCE IN A BLUE MOON” The annual operetta, “Once in A Blue Moon”, a musical comedy with a prologue and three acts, was presented March 10 and 11 by a very large cast made up of both glee clubs and many other choruses. Directed by Miss Edwards, and Miss Ruth Torpey. assistant speech director of El Reno High School, and Miss Virginia Dove, who was in charge of the dance chorus sequences, it was a successful production. The plot, the theme of mistaken identity, involved Sylvia Montgomery, played by Greta Carter, and George Taylor, portrayed by Bob Dale. Taylor, visiting the Montgomery home in place of Bob Harrington, finds himself accused of robbery and has a difficult time proving that he is innocent. Mrs. Montgomery was played by Dorothy Lee Smith, while her troublesome friend. Mrs. Lavender, recently widowed and never-forgetting-for-a-moment, was played by Evelyn Jennings. Other portrayals included Lorraine Filkins as Jane Montgomery. Sylvia’s little sister; Juanita Barree as Sylvia’s best friends. Betty Morton. The part of Betty’s father was played by Merwyn Smith, while two foreigners. Count Rene Le Mon and Sir Percival Chetwood, were played by William Osborne and Bruce Davis. Playing opposite Betty Morton was Billy Maxwell, por- trayed by W. B. Jennings. Jr. Other romantic interests were brought about by the petite French maid, played by Mary Lee Finley, and Donald Roberts as the detective. Furnishing comedy were Arthur Miller as the policeman, and Herbert Fugita as the Chinese houseman, Hop Sing HI. Choruses composed of glee club members presented many attractive numbers. Causing quite a stir was the “Home Town Boys” chorus made up of a group of boys from the glee club. Another chorus from the boys’ choral group was the “Reporters . Combined from both boys’ and girls’ glee clubs were the choruses for the prologue, in which Louise Whitney, as the Moon Lady, appealed as soloist, the “No Use Proposing” chorus and the “Blue Moon” chorus. By members from the girls’ glee club were the “Orange Blossom dance and “Burglars precision routine, both pre- sented in an attractive manner. All these dancing choruses were created and directed by Miss Virginia Dove, while Miss Ermalee Moore designed the costumes. Dancers fgrom the Virginia Dove Studio gave several numbers, including the “Moonbeam ballet, Chinese chorus, ‘ Speaking of the Weather tap dance, Viennese dance, and Travelers chorus. Appearing as soloists were Louise Stickley and George Pearl. Jr. Other choruses given were those for the variety circus, including the Clowns and Wild West Girls. (34) S Orchestra and Band ORCHESTRA Firm Row—Maylx-llr RuhmoII, Row Ann McClain. Lillian Gilbert, Frances Lea Hodtcest. Greta Carter. Second Row—Jewel Lord. Sam Wench. Leona Gustafson, Klinore SleKrist, (i: W. Warllck. Opal Bollnirer. Albert lioule. Third Row—Raymond Williams. Marvin Rice. William Osborne. Herbert Harwell, director. Ira Goddard, John Rector, Jr. BAND PERSONNEL First Row—Georfte Pearl. Jr., drum major, Albert Houle, Tommy McGill. Kenneth Sain, Mr. Fred W. Pike, director. Second Row -Marvin Rice. William Osborne, Clinton Leach. Billy Palmer. Jimmy Smith, I.eon Lucas, James Burmeler, Dickson Noe. Wilson Davis. Third Row—Harry Porter. George Mock. Frank Waldo. Earnest Potts. Jack Rhodes. HuKh Hollon. Fourth Row—Ira Goddard, Jewel Lord, Robert Feistel. C. P. Hodge . A. J. Stitt, Edward Bell. Robert Grove. Fifth Row—Raymond Urlon, Burrell Gambol. G. W. Warllck. Frank Mock. John Rector. Jr., Lyle Bross, Clarence Taylor. Wesley Shaw. J. P. Neal. Jr.. W. B. Jennings. Jr. Sixth Row—Sam Wcach. Bryon Gambol, Clifford Tlcdt. Dean Thomp- son, George Shlroy. The orchestra in El Reno High School has under- gone considerable changes this year. Mr. Herbert Bagwell, professor of violin at Oklahoma City Univer- sity, has carefully instructed a viol n ensemble, and later combined it with the best instrumentalists from the high school band. Mr. Bagwell has given each member special attention, greatly benefiting each stu- dent. As a result the orchestra is composed of El Reno High School's best musicians, ones who know and can play and appreciate good music. El Reno High School is proud of its band boys and the director, Mr. Fred W. Pike. Mr. Pike is recognized as one of the finest directors in the state, and El Reno regrets the fact that Mr. Pike will not be with us next year. Among other accomplishments he pleased us all by writing and publishing New Friends, True Friends.” a very beautiful waltz composition. The band boys have made a splendid name for themselves both locally and nationally, having made two trips to the Chicago Century of Progress Expo- sition and a trip to the National Elks’ Convention in San Antonio, Texas. The band has represented the school in several contests during the year, always bringing back honors. The band has broadcast quite frequently all through the school term. The boys also gave a concert the night of the reopening of the auditorium. In order to acquire new uniforms for the boys, the Band Mothers' Club collected old papers and maga- zines and held rummage sales. They really showed their ability to “get what they went after, when they managed to have one of the finest nights of entertain- ment in the entire year. The April Fool's Carnival and Variety Show was a big success, and very profit- able. too. We are indeed pleased with results. “Spiffy” blue and white uniforms with gold buttons make all proud of the band's good appearance. El Reno's representatives for the mass band con- cert in Enid during the tri-state band festival were William Osborne and Wilson Davis, clarinets; Harry Porter, tenor saxophone; and Dean Thompson, bari- tone saxophone. About five hundred students partici- pated in this concert, as representatives from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. Porter and Thompson both received medals for their superior rating in solo contests. There were no first, second, and third ratings, but those showing ex- ceptional talent were given superior ranking. The band indeed is an excellent organization and one of the biggest assets to El Reno and her high school. Many and varied have been the activities of the different musical organizations, not only in school pro- grams. but in appearing on the programs of various civic organizations and in the regular services of El Reno's churches. FOOTBALL QUEEN Barbara Taylor, inset. Boh Thompson, Thomas Ashlnhurst, an l Barbara Taylor as football queen. Miss Barbara Taylor, a popular member of the frshman class, was crowned football queen at the half of the El Beno-Shawneo game. October 16. 1936. Her attendants, the defeated nominees, were: freshmen—Mildred Gardner, Billie Jeanne Torpey, Nancy Xaylon, Annabel Brown. Royalyn Hildebrand: sophomores—Gladys Norma Colt. Genevieve Gerber, Helen Kutch, Gladys Taylor. Marjorie Powell; Juniors-—Norma Helen Cole, Margaret Porter, Mary Lee Finley. Vivian Johnson. Louise Whitney: seniors— Juanita Perdue. Xyla Forbes, Betty Ellen Blake, and Maxine Thompson. CARNIVAL KING, QUEEN. AND ATTENDANTS As a feature of April Fool’s Day. the Band Mothers' Club sponsored a carnival. April 1. 193 . A kina and queen were se- lected by the student body to rule over this carnival. The royal couple were crowned on the night of the carnival by Joe Wallace, student manager. Gerald Taylor. Jester; Falrry Hamilton, queen; Joe Slattery, king: David Liehmann. Theda Stephenson. Virginia Devitt. Ralph Clovis. Joe Wallace, student manager. Juanita Perdue. Moyna June Nicholson. Bill Kelly, and John Wesley Unman. (36) Athletics in El Reno High School CURBSTONE CHATTER by Bruce Davis Football Now that the smoke has cleared away, we can settle back and review the athletic situation along the El Reno front. So. chronologically speaking, we'll take things in order and start with football. Starting the season with a practice game with the South- western Frosh, the Indians drove over the heavier Frosh line play after play, match- ed the collegians equally in passing, punting, blocking, and broken field running, but lost by one touchdown. The Indians next went visiting to Purcell, displaying championship form to down the Dragons. Bill “Rip Collins garnering the honors by intercepting a pass and cantering shiftily for a 55-yard touchdown run, then later making an- other pile driver for 15 yards and victory. Delmer Haun and Max Dull, playing a sterling line game, proved themselves worthy of first string jobs on anyone's team. Then came a visit to Kingfisher and another victory, Collins. Albright, and Craig doing their stuff in a bang-up manner. Back home, and the Indians had a night off against Shawnee. The visitors were running wild, and the locals were unable to cope with them. On the road again, and a surprisingly strong Guthrie eleven was downed by excellent team coordination for another win. Hosts again, this time to a group of surprised Classen Comets. O’Nan ran wild with his passing, until a couple of burly Comets drajicd themselves about his torso with such force that he was unable to carry on. despite his valiant efforts. Confined to the ground, the Indians were unable to overcome the Comets’ lead. Westward to Clinton—A tough team but one which crack- ed under pressure. The Tornadoes fell before the Indians’ onslaught. Dick Ozmun, held out of the limelight because of his blocking back role, carried the mail for the locals. A bewildered group of Norman Tigers are still wonder- ing what manner of men these Indians be. “Rip snagged a Norman pass and galloped ninety yards for the first score. The Indians were unable to convert, but the Tigers were. The locals lost to the champs by a one-point margin. After losing a game to Central, the final game at home was played with the Chickasha Chicks as guests. With a slippery, soggy field and two determined teams, the result was a 12-12 deadlock to terminate the season for both teams. A good team, directed by a fine coach, fought to turn cut a 500 i er cent record in high school competition, the best in the last decade. While hating the thought of losing Frank Crider, El Reno “fandom has joined in wishing him the best of luck. FOOTBALL TEAM First How—Alfred Ilinds. Ralph Clovis. Richard Kamm, Captain Delmer Haun. Frederick Niemann. Kenneth Kamm. Hoy Staf- ford. Nelson O'Nan, Klehard Duttrell. Second How—Conch Frank Crider, Harold Kxtep. Bob Cralir. Max Dull. Ralph Schullx. Cecil Wrlnht, Harold Moore, Ituebert Wler. Homer Pcnwell. Billy Colllnx. Clay Albright. Bryce Woodman, manager. (37) Athletic Coaches of El Reno High School Miss Doris Comby came to El Reno in 1936. She is a graduate of Oklahoma College for Women at Chickasha. where she earned a B. S. degree in English. Especially prominent in tennis and swimming while attending O. C. W.. Miss Comby also took an active part in field hockey, soccer, and basket- ball. Many honors have been won by Miss Comby The following is a list of some o' her accomplish- ments: Oklahoma doubles final- ist, 1936; Arkansas Valley doubles finalist, 1936: East St. Louis. Illi- nois, singles champion, 1935; Southern Kansas open singles fin- alist, 1935; Southern Kansas open singles and doubles champion in 1933. Miss Comby supervised all ar- rangements for the May Day Fete given May 6, 1937. After teaching a year in Altus and two years in Seminole. Mr. Frank Crider, football and wrest- ling coach, came to El Reno High School. While in Seminole. Coach Crider turned out two conference-winning football teams. Coach Crider attended the University of Oklahoma, where he received his A. B. degree. He has piloted the El Reno High School football squad for two years. Coach Dick Horton. El Reno High School basketball men- tor. has just completed his eleventh year at El Reno. Prior to his teaching here. Coach Horton acted as junior high school mathematics instructor for one year in Morris, Oklahoma. Horton obtained his B. S. degree from Southwestern State Teachers’ College at Weatherford, where he was considered among the best wrestlers. Virgil Tillinghast, a graduate of El Reno High School, attended Oklahoma Baptist University at Shawnee, where he attained an enviable record in athletics. Let- tering four years in football, four in basketball, and a like number in track, Tilly” w� s chosen as all- state end during two of his years of collegiate competition, as well as an all-state basketball player at guard position for one year. He also holds the Oklahoma collegiate record in the discus. He captained the football team of O. B. U. in his senior year. Tilly” came to El Reno in 1932, after turning out two conference winning football teams at Pawnee. Mr. Stephen Jelks. golf coach of El Reno High School, has com- pleted six and one-half years in El Reno. He attended A. and M. College at Stillwater, from which he secured a degree in science. Aside from his athletic work, Mr. Jelks teaches junior high school mathematics. Coach of track and field sports. Mr. La Vorn Walker has just completed his third year in El Reno High School. In 1934. he received his bachelor of science degree from Central State Teachers’ College at Edmond. He served as assistant industrial arts instructor in the college for two years. Mr. Walker proved himself an all round athlete in that he lettered both in basketball and football while in high school. He lettered four years in track while in college. Mix� Doris Comby Mr. Virgil TlllinKhaxt MiMx Doris Comby Mr. Vlrtsll TillinKhuxt Mr. Frank Crider Mr. Stephen Jelkx Mr. Dick Horton Mr. I .a Vorn Walker Mr. Dick Horton Mr. La Vorn Walker INTRAMURALS Coach Virgil Tillinghast, intramural athletic director of El Reno High School, has done much toward the betterment of our high school athletics. A system which provides all who do not have the chance of participating � n interscholastic competitions with an opportunity to engage in athletics is the aim of Coach Tillinghast. and he has accomplished much toward that end. Many benefits are derived from intramural athletics by the participants; further interest is developed in the students for games which provide wholesome recreation. Thus an opportunity to build the student physically is provided. Mental and character benefits, also, are not lacking among the assets of this form of athletics. One of its aims is to de- velop good sportsmanship. Group loyalty also is developed. Students are given the chance to engage in and choose activities which will be of value to them in later life. Exer- cise is provided for those who otherwise would not be able to obtain it. Leadership of groups is one of the lessons taught intra- mural athletes by their supervision of various types of di- rected play. In seeing that all students receive the utmost good from these activities, Coach Tillinghast has been very successful. Activities included in the sports of this group are: touch football, horseshoes, volley ball, table tennis, wrestling, box- ing, basketball, and track and field sports. Intramural groups are set up at the opening of each school year. Organized on an elective basis, each group is composed of ten players. Certain rules of eligibility are fol- lowed consistently, and good spirit prevails, with many taking part. Rewards are given to the members of the team having the greatest number of points at the end of the year. Method of scoring is as follows: fifty points for participation, fifty points for winning first in any team competition, thirty-five points for second place, twenty-five points for third place, and fif- teen points for fourth place. Members of the victorious teams have been presented individual medals as rewards and sou- venirs. Listed according to their respective standings, this year’s intramural teams are as follows: Herbert Fugita’s, first, 490 points; Jack Hodgkinson’s second, 330 points; Raymond Roblyer’s, third. 250 points; Murdo Webber’s fourth. 195 points; Bruce Davis’, fifth. 160 points; Franklin Mock’s sixth, 150 points. Basketball Facing the stiffest competition displayed in recent years and the prospect of having a team with every starting man of the season before having graduated. Dick Horton remained undaunted and proved he had what it takes by turning a 500 per cent average for the season’s play. The Indians, yet unlimbered, started the season with losses at Tulsa and Sand Springs, but immediately redeemed themselves by going on a seven-game winning spree. Down- ing Cordell and Weatherford, the locals then hit one of the season’s high spots by knocking off the Enid Plainsmen by a last-minute one-goal decision. Then came the defeat of Duncan, Bartlesville, and Weath- erford on the home court, and a rough, easy decision at Shawnee to open the Mid-State season. A week's slump and losses to Enid and Norman followed, but a quick recovery was made by plucking the tail feathers of the Chickasha Chicks. Hosts to the Tulsa Braves—the locals furnishing the Braves their toughest competition of the year, with the Tul- sans shading the locals by two field goals. Still at home to Guthrie, the Indians subdued the Jays with flashes of sheer basketball genius. Capitol Hill then played here to begin a series of nail- chewing heart-breakers, a zig to the lead, then a zag, the Hillers finally gaining a one-point zag. To Central—where the suspense was even greater during a smooth, tight game, in which the Cards edged a one-basket lead over the smaller Indians. Another nail-chewer with Classen in the local cellar fol- lowed, a neck-and-neck affair, the Comets shading the Blue and White with another one-point decision. In the next games. Central and Classen gained wide de- cisions to snap the razor-edge streak. The Indians later opened up with their big guns to whitewash Shawnee and Clinton on the Indians' maple. Thence to Clinton—to take the Tornadoes’ measure again and tack the lid on the season. Klrat Row—Johnny I oyall. Richard Ozmun. Captain Ralph Clovia. Roy Loyall. Boh Shuttec. Second Row—Robert Moulton. Ryle Broun, Joe Slattery, Harry Donnellan. J. 1 . Ferguson, Coach Dick Horton. Wrestling Frank Crider doubled on his duties as coach to take charge of the wrestlers this season. A wrestler in both high school and college. Crider has been of great assistance to these athletes of the tug and tussle variety. Opening their regular season after only one week of workouts, the Indians went to Geary, the state unofficial wrestling capital, where they fell before the more experienced “Gearians”. Many of the local lads had to wrestle former state champs, but they put up a fine showing regardless of the fact that they lost. Back home and a flying dive at the Edmond high grap- plers, who swing a wicked flying marc themselves—it was a hard-fought match and a tough one to lose, especially by the mere sum of two points. Then came a trip to Capitol Hill, and another breath- taker, the locals holding the crack Cityans to a one-point mar- gin. All of this was quite a surprise to the Hillers, who had expected a walk-away. The squad then journeyed to Weatherford and won a five-point victory over the Eagles. Remember the fact that the Eagles arc another club which specializes in wrestling. The team took the Hinton bone-benders on their own stomping grounds by a 21-0 decision over the lads from the west. Hinton’s team received a high rating from the state’s wrestling critics. “Nuff said. The regularly scheduled season was finished by dropping a narrow verdict to the Elk City Elks. The latter, coached (39) by O. U.’s Olympic wrestler. Wayne Martin, made a name for themselves in the state mayhem circles during the season. The Indians went to the Hobart tournament the follow- ing week-end. Murdo Webber strutting his stuff in the 105 pound class to take third place, an enviable spot among these top-flight performers. The district meet at Geary came the following week, and three places were copped by the Indians. Clay Albright, team captain and four-year lettorman, took first place in the 155- pound division; Murdo Webber took second place in his reg- ular 105 pound class; and Johnny Siler placed third in the l!5-pound classification, tying El Reno High School for high tourney in doing so. The state tourney at Weatherford terminated the season's hostilities. Albright placed third, and Webber reached the semi-finals. Albright was the team's leading scorer for the season, piling up a total of 50 points. Wrestling has definitely proved itself to have a regular place on the state high schools' sports program. While lack- ing the close teamwork of many sports, it is one of the most (. acting on the list and requires very rigid training. GRADUATING ATHLETES First Row—Delmcr Haun. football, four years; Donald Roberts, Rolf, three years; Kill Blanchard, wrestling. one year: Roy Stafford, football, one year: Richard Ozmun. football, three years; track, two years: basket ball, one year: Max Dull, football, one year: wrestling, one year: Marvin Crump, wrest linn, one year: Dewey Bell, wrestlluK. three years. Second Row—Eugene Gibson, Rolf, three years; Ruebort Wier. foot- ball. one year: Ralph Clovis, football, three years; basketball, three years, track, three years: Joe Slattery, basketball, two years: Kill Col- lins. football, three years; track, three years; Bob Grove, track, one year: Hubert Womack. wrestlltiR, two years. Those not appearitiR in the picture are; llomcr I’enwell. football, three years; Nelson O'Nan. wrestling three years; track, one year; foot- ball. two years: Harold Moore, football, two years; Clay AibrlRht. foot- ball. two years; wrestlinR, four years: and Bruce Davis, Rolf, one year. WRESTLING TEAM First Row—Clyde McDaniels. Dewey Bell. Max Dull. Ira I'almcr. Raymond Capell. Wilfred Siler. Murdo Webber. Second Row—Coach Frank Crider. Clay AibrlRht. Kill Blanchard. Marvin Crump, Hubert Womack. INTRAMURALS First Row—Bob Woodhousc, Killy Baker. George Graham. Kenneth Kamm. James Smith. Max Dull. Corte Truax. Bob Grove. W. K. Jen- ninRs, Jr.. Stanley Trotter. Frank Gibson. Fred Grukley. Stuart Cham- bers. Raymond Rollins. Second Row—Jack HodRklnson, Kill Spencer, Sammy Shackleford. Harry Contes. Ernest Potts, John GalluRhcr. Charles Pemberton. Harold ICstep. A. J. Stitt, Raymond Lorenxen, Tommy Koardman, Bryce Wood- man. Alfred Hinds, Morris Hurst. Kenneth Sain. Third Row—Jack Story. Clyde McDaniels. Raymond Roblyer. Edward Farris. Harold Von TuiiReln, Donald Kickb. Harry Powell, Donald Arnold, Alec I'annell. Lyman Shumate. Jimmie Canon, Karl Vian. Eugene Test. Fourth Row—Herbert Fugita. Asa Johnson. Jimmie Blair, Charles Blake. Killy Putnam. Roy Stafford. .1. D. Ferguson. Hubert Marsh, Jim Crowley. Daniel Carter. J. G. Long. Russell KruU. J. W. Offield. Orville Duncan. Stuart MacSwain, Raymond Wick ware. Fifth Row—Jack Valiant. Bob Porta. Stanley Robinson. Hugh Hollon. Kill Kelly. Stowe York. John McCoy. Edward Kell. Vernie Barnes. Joe Muir. Bud Clark. Sixth Row—Frederick Niemann. Lyle Bross, Willard Brame. Ed Clark. Donald Roberts, Hardle Penney. Richard Mauer. Franklin Mock, Bruce Davis. MAY FESTIVAL The May festival, which was held May 6 at Legion Park, took the people back to England in the year 1540. The fete was centered around the life of Robin Hood, who was an out- law at that time. Due to the persuasion of the king. Robin Hood became a very worthy citizen and at the annual May festival selected as his wife. Maid Marian. This couple re- ceived the blessing of the king, and so ended England's May fete and also the outlaw life of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Carroll Jean Puckett portrayed the role of Robin Hood, while Maid Marian was Alice White. The various specialties included shepherdesses. Little Boy F.lues, peasants, ribbon dancers, milkmaids, English maids, soldiers, and wreath dancers. The festival was directed by Miss Doris Comby and Mr. Virgil Tillinghast, assisted by Miss Olive Bray, Miss Elizabeth Bonebrake, Miss Laurabel Cosby, Miss Meta Garms, Miss Stella Hensley. Miss Marguerite Hobbs. Mrs. Asa Mayfield. Miss Esther McCray, Mrs. Carrie Patman, Mrs. Marian Pent- ico, Miss Avis Peacock, and Miss Jewell Shaw. (40) Golf Track First ltow —Daniel Johnson, Richard Ozmun. Captain Ralph Clovl� , J. D. For- Kuson. Bill Collins, Marry Donncllan, Donald Roberts, Arthur Summers. Second Row—Bill Kelly. Bill McCart- ney. Joe Wallace. Roy I-oyall. Eugene Pemberton, Herbert Fugita. John Siler. Third Row—Coach I-aVorn Walker. Donnie Mitchell. Andrew House. Deman Griffin, Dewey Kessler. First Row—Byron Gambol, Frank Gibson, Joe Wallace. Don- ald Arnold. Second Row—Mcrwyn Smith, Bruce Davis, Kuicene Gibson, Donald Roberts. Coach Stephen Jelks. Long looked upon as the step-child of El Reno High School athletics, golf has gained an added dignity by virtue c( the local team’s placing third in the season’s play of the Mid-State conference. The fervent prayer of the Mid-state golfer was changed to supplication for good weather early in the season. The matches started on a very windy day on the south course at Lincoln Park. The locals placed third, trailing Central and Classen. Back to the local country club the next week, and around the greens ir. a strong wind and an eye-filling dust storm. Central and Classen again were leading, with the Indians in third place. On the highway to Chickasha, driving into rainy spots and clearings, the niblick swingers were hoping against hope it would be dry when they reached the Chickasha Country Club. A drenched layout was the Chickasha course. Fairways were soggy, and greens had taken on the aspect of water hazards, and rain still was falling at times. Central was first, El Reno, second, and Classen, third in the match, the seasonal standings remaining unaltered. The Elks’ Country Club in Shawnee was the scene of the next match. It was a beautiful day, with a nigh run of scores. The results were as follows: Central, first; Classen, second: and El Reno, third. The final match was played on the north course at Lin- coln Park. It was a good golfing day, with a slight breeze which grew strong at times. Central and Classen preceded El Reno in the usual order. The final Mid-state standings showed the following positions: Central, first; Classen, sec- ond; El Reno, third; Capitol Hill, fourth; Shawnee, fifth; and Chickasha, sixth. Usually considered as a minor sports team, the track team, coached by La Vorn Walker, has nevertheless shown itself deserving of much credit. Opening its season April ninth at the Bison Relays, Ok- lahoma Baptist University's annual invitation meet, the 440- yard relay team ran second place, an enviable spot when you consider the fact that these relays display the top cream of the state’s high school tracksters. The team is composed of Bill Collins, Ralph Clovis, Harry Donncllan, and Dick Ozmun. Thence to the Tonkawa Junior College’s annual relay, held on April 17. The 440-yard relay team won first place and, in doing so, chalked up the best time of the state high school season. Dick Ozmun placed second in broad jump; Harry Donnellan and Bill Collins, third and fourth, respcct- i ely, in pole vault; and Ralph Clovis, third in the 100 yard dash. This record is not bad at all for one team. Bill Collins and Dick Ozniun took the situation well in hand at the Mid-state meet held at the University of Okla- homa, April 24. Rip hanging up a new record of eleven feet four and one-half inches to cop the pole vault, placing sec- ond in broad jump, and running third in the 100-yard dash. Dick, quite inexperienced at throwing the javelin, stepped up to heave the spear far enough from sight to place third in that event. Then the team went to the final meet of the season, the state high school contest held at Norman and sponsored by I he University of Oklahoma. Bill Collins, running true to form, placed third in the pole vault, with Harry Donnellan a! his heels to cop fourth position. Dick Ozmun continued to show promise in throwing the javelin by placing fourth in that event. The 880-yard relay team, composed of Ralph Clovis. Collins, Donnellan, and Ozmun placed fourth in that grueling competition. Coach La Vorn Walker, since his coming to El Reno High School in 1934, has promoted a greater track following than this sport usually enjoys in a high school of this size. Having placed an order for new equipment. Coach Walker has an eye to the future and is hoping for a bumper crop of young hopefuls to answer his call next season. 1. Mrs. Hendrickson. Dick Horton, and Miss Betty Scott—Teachers all 2. “Damon and Pythias, Margaret Lanman and Lerene Hebberd 3. “Spike Kelly and Snag Kuczynski 4. Those two veteran stage hands. Charles Hubbard and Johnnie McCoy 5. The walking tooth- paste ad, Alfred Hinds 6. The biggest “Twinkle Twin, Harold Estep 7. Nyla Forbes, that Tex- as terror! 8. Happy- go- lucky Sue Z Garner 9. Harold Mock putting his best foot forward 10. Harold “Deacon” Moore 11. Alice Duff and Eve- lyn Lorenzen, “sisters of the skillet” 12. Freddy Pike, our band director 13. Tommy Ashinhurst (on the left, you dopes) 14. The Greta Garbo. Virginia Devitt 15. Just another brother- sister act, Evelyn and W. B. Jennings, Jr. 16. Vivian Creston John- son 17. What's his name. Mar- ian? 18. Our swell - elegant drum major, George Pearl. Jr. 19. Marian “Napoleon Dunn 20. E. H. S.’s Tangore, Bernice Bowman 21. The Three Musketeers. Max Gholston, Joe Wal- lace, George Pearl, Jr. 22. Wilfred Siler and Frank Capell. men about town 23. Our senior twins, Lu- cille and Leonard Palmei 24. Tall. dark, and grue- some Ralph Clovis 25. That debutante junior. Dorothy Merveldt 26. The one and only Stanley Eugene Trotter 27. Toi Jones and Bobby McDaniel — yell leaders, indeed! 28. The “cast of the im- becilic Pepett stunt 29. The sweetest gal in town. Betty Blake 30. Lola, the flirt Pow- ers 31. Bcrdine Clark and Ro- ver in a playful mood 1. The hottest day of the school year 2. Dashing Dorothy Hen- sley 3. Miss Evelyn Blades, E. H. S.'s fashion authority 4. The class Irishman. Bill Kelly 5. The three maniacs— Smith, Forbes, and Col- lins G. Carfree or carefree? Margarette Fields 7. The crown prince and princess of the carnival. Ralph Clovis and Virginia Devitt 8. “Why did you leave us? —Alvera Greer 9. Betty McRae and Ruth Elaine Sheets, just pals 10. The royal king and queen of the carnival, Joseph Michael Slattery and Fairry Leon Hamilton 11. “Egghead” Ed Clark 12. Where is the snow? —Clifford Tiedt 13. The two high notes of E. H. S.. Bob “Shirley” Grove and W. B. “Gig- olo Jennings 14. Lovely, red-haired Marian Tavlor greets us cheerfully (?) every morning 15. The school's No. 1 lineman . And does he have one!—Joe Wallace 16. Rav Williams, the ed- itor of our little publica- tion 17. Little, Harrison. Test, and Shirey “getting down to earth 18. “There's something in the air. says Gladys Norma Coit 19. “I'm an old cow- hand! —Ernest Doke and his pet mount 20. Bob “Sheikie” Porta 21. Romance and Spring! Tra, la, la! 22. Two girl-shy (?) ga- loots — Harry Donnellan and Jo Neal Vaughn 23. Junior, Joe, and Jessie DINE AND DANCE I A ON WAFFLE HOUSE Dance every Friday and Saturday Night CLASS OF 1937- VVe Wish You Luck EL RENO ABSTRACT CO. (i. M. Ricker, Mgr. Class of 1917 Abstracts of Title Insurance - Real Instate - Bonds DIARY Once again El Reno High School has lost a class of its seniors, and the seniore are already recalling all of the grand times they have spent. Many of the students will enter a new school and will meet new friends, but always they will remember the Senior Class of ’37. So, classmates, let’s begin to reminisce. September 8—This bright and sunshiny day greeted us as the very first day of the school term 1936-37. Oh. how big we did feel, because you see it was our first day to be seniors, or in other words our first day to be the“big shots’’ about school. September 23—Well, just look! Here’s the band all decked out in brand new uniforms. Gee. they look somewhat different and “swell.” which only goes to show “there’s something about a uniform.” Today, also sees the creative writing class taking charge of the El Reno High School Boomer.” Good luck. kids. You’ll need it. October 8—I can’t believe my eyes. The impossible has happened, a thing which babies have cried for, and a students have thought would never happen. The school- house caught on fire. Miss Lottie Baker and Miss May Shanklin furnished plenty of amusement coming down the ladders. October 16—Miss Barbara Taylor, a “delicious” fresh- man. was crowned football queen by Captain Delmer Gal- bait “Buck Haun. The float was really divine. November 13—The Squaw pep club held its outstanding party of the year, the annual birthday party. By the way, the Squaws are growing up in the world; they were eleven years old today. The main attraction of the party was the blue and white cake with a miniature Squaw perched on the top. Everyone had a marvelous time. November 25—Say! This is something. El Reno at last is going to get a junior high school building. Only one thing, the seniors certainly will miss the little tots running under their arms. We sec Etta Dale is to be the name of the junior high building. Who else better deserves the honor than Miss Etta Dale? December 11—Basketball season has opened, and the fans are going wild. That “guy that all the girls go wild about was elected captain of the squad. Meet Captain Ralph Clovis. You’re going to have to step high boys to keep up with last year’s team, so good luck. January 6—A club of cave men was organized, the “Six Foot Nine. Their sponsor is good ole “Mac, you know, “ Mr. C. L. McGill. Today the senior class rings were selected, and the seniors are in a whirl. Gosh! Thov're goodlooking! We can hardly wait. January 21—They're in the money, or rather they were in the money. That was the Phi literary society's theme, because this evening they gave the B. M. C. literary club a banquet. It was a snatch and grab affair, but all had a grabbin good time. February 18—Those jolly juniors who have high hopes of some day being seniore presented their annual junioi play. Even if we seniors hate to admit it, “Skidding was a grand play. Blond Clarence Pearce and Billy Burke Ox- ford were really good in those love scenes, with Betty Fox and Merwyn Smith adding a lot to the performance, like- wise. March 11—Gee! These plays! They all seem to come together. But well! We welcome them ’cause they're always so good. This happened to be the operetta. “Once In A Blue Moon.” which had plenty of good music and lots of snappy dance numbers. Greta Carter, Bob Dale. Dorothy Smith, and Evelyn Jennings portrayed the leading roles. March 12—At last it’s arrived, the Regional Basketball (14) DIARY — Continued Tournament. But wouldn't it knock your spindles right out from under you—El Reno got beat; however there's always next year. March 17—Poor kids: The staff for the annual Boom- er” has been chosen. That means work and plenty of diggin'; so, chilluns. you had better be able to “take it on the chin.” March 31—Isn’t this something—the Pepett pep club presented a stunt, and well “by cracky” they got their picture in the paper. It was a weddin, but not exactly a Waikiki wedding. April 1—After a long, hard struggle the Carnival elec- tion is over, and Joe Slattery and Fairry Hamilton are elect- ed king and queen. Can't you just imagine them as rulers? What a jolly world this would be! April 12—The B. M. C. literary society had that “swell” banquet of theirs for the people we love most, our mothers. The tables were decorated with hints of April showers. Well, B. M. C’s, that's a feather in your hats. Long may your banquets continue and be as big successes as in the past. April 15—Football-basketball boys are once more happy and contented. This evening the Pepetts gave them their annual banquet, and there was plenty of food. Just try to tell us something those boys like better than grub, unless it’s more and more grub of a different flavor. April 22—Seniors, you did a good job of presenting that stupendous performance. “Rosemary—For Remembrance. Rosemary Fox. W. B. Jennings. Jr., Joe Slattery, Margaret Davis, and Mary Sue Gardner carried off the honors. Con- gratulations. April 23—Seniors were recuperating from the effects of the senior play. The high school quartets, girls’ glee club, Evelyn Jennings. W. B. Jennings, Jr., and Bob Dale brought the “bacon home, or rather they carried off honors in the district music meet in Oklahoma City. April 26—The B. M. C.’s gave their sister Phi’s an elegant line party. To top it all off they took the Phi's downstairs at the show to see the “Top of the Town. and then they all had a jolly time with ice cream cones. April 29—Today saw the Senate and Forum debating societies clash in a verbal fight, as their annual debate was held. Was it a surprise, or have you guessed that the Forum won the debate? The school looked “jolly nice with the girls running around with their favorite club’s colors on. Well, girls. I hope you weren’t disappointed in that club . April 29—Those musical students who won at the dis- trict contest went to the state contest today at Norman, and the boys’ quartet was rated excellent. Everyone’s very proud of them. May 1—Rosemary Fox left for the National Speech Tournament in Illinois. May 4—The Pepetts gave their annual mother-daughter tea. The girls were charming in their spring formats, while their mothers as always were beautiful. May 6—A lovely May fete occured this evening, with the winding of the May pole and all the grand and glorious trimmings. This occasion was also ruled over by a lovely queen and attendants properly groomed. The lovely May Queen was Alice White. May 7—Flowers, women, and food! What else could anyone ask for? The Senate debating society’s annual ban- ouet as usual was well represented with these three objects. It wasn't a surprise when everyone had one grand slam time. Oh Boy! And how! The outstanding basketball :: -.m-m i mniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i .mi. THE MARCH OF EVENTS— in business and social life can be kept by photos, just as you have kept your E. H. S. record. Photos in this Annual were made by SHU C K :: X ................ ................................. C B. MOORE J F YV E L E R 218 South Bickford ELITE BEAUTY SHOP We specialise in the new Machineless Permanents Mrs. Nell Ritter Miss Lila Bales Phone 116 216 South Rock Island Compliments to the Senior Class of 1937 from t$o Msmunnn (45) ...................—■■■ HUH......... DILLINGHAM’S GARAGE COMPLETE AUTOMOBILE SERVICE HUDSON' - T E R R A PI .A X E Sales and Service MOTOROLA AUTO RADIO 204 South Choctaw Phone 148 LADY LEE SANDWICII SI IOP DELICIOUS HARR ECU E ()pen All Night Joe Griffith, Manager EVANS AND FALLS CLEANERS, DYERS, and HATTERS Phone 314 K ... I i.imitiilii llillllllllllillitililiiiiiliiiiiiiiiliiiiuiiiiiittiiii.iinOMaBiaMMMBwr Compliments of— THE EL RENO POULTRY EGG COMPANY Earl Barnes and Duard Barnes, Managers 101 North Choctaw Phone 275 CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of '37, having reached the end of our high school career, as one of our parting acts, do. hereby, make public, this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we, the Class of 1937, the testators, have to this our will, written on one sheet of parchment, set our hands and seal this twenty-first day of May. anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven: and we do hereby constitute and appoint the said Principal Walter P. Marsh sole executor of this our last will and testament. Bruce Davis has decided to will his amazing knowledge ar.d the startling information he has furnished from time to time U� Miss Nadine Runyan. Myrtle Ann Timberlake gives her ability to keep quiet on all occasions to Connie Morgan. Madelyn Scott says she would like for Ruth George to be the recipient of her dog pins, and Inez Little says she will lend her dancing feet to Ruth Elaine Sheets. Now take the president of the senior class. Tommy Ashinhurst. Clarence Pearce will be the receiver of Tom- my’s “come hither” attitude. Betty Blake gives her viva- ciousness to Nancy Naylon: and that great genius of the typewriter, Bernice Bowman, wills her ability on the keys to Robert Rhodes. Edward Clark wills his musical ability to Rose Ann McClain: Ralph Clovis is giving away his most coveted possession, his athletic ability, to Bobby Shuttee. Don't disappoint him, Robert. To Bob Porta goes Bill Collins sweat shirts. Jo Dean Norvell thinks that, since she is going to be on the outstide looking in next year, maybe Joan Davis would like a little DIARY — Continued player of the year, Harry Donnellan, was presented a cup by the Senate. May 10—Just three days later the Forum debating so- ciety came forth with the outstanding event of its year, the annual banquet. Of course, they, too, had beautiful girls and surroundings. Keep it up. Forumites. It was cer- tainly up to par. May 14—Say! What is this? Ten pounds gained in one week, because today the juniors gave the seniors that jolly farewell banquet. As you might know, the gym looked gorgeous. As you came into the gym, you entered the tent of a circus. Around the room were cages of animals, or rather students dressed as such. Serving as table decora- tions were clowns, which were the place cards. The tables were lined with cages and circus rings. Without a doubt, this was the cleverest banquet ever witnessed by any senior class. The seniors offer the juniors their sincerest thanks and congratulations. May 16—Tramp, tramp, tramp, the seniors are march- ing. Tonight they heard the commencement sermon, deliv- ered by Rev. J. W. Hodges. So it's one day less, until they are seniors no more. May 18—The seniore performed for the public their last time, as Senior Class Night drew to a close. The valedic- torian was Fairry Hamilton, while the salutatorian was Virginia Miller. These students really deserve a garden of orchids for such splendid work and for being outstanding students. May 20—Goodbye, to dear old E. H. S. and our high school days. This evening the seniors received the diplomas for which they have been striving. Sincerely we say “Good- bye to all our beloved teachers and friends. Adieu! (46) CLASS WILL — Continued help, so she is willing her grades lo Joan. Robert Cory wills his tenor voice to Morwyn Smith. (We thought Smitty sang bass!) The congeniality of Marian Dunn is to be passed to Dorothy Merveldt; Leland Crabbe wills his slimness to Bob Craig; Margarette Fields wills her popularity to whoever has a car; Marvin Crump has named Billy Putnam as the successor to his blond tresses; while I orraine Filkins says she wants her dancing ability to go to Margaret Fischer. Tommy Douglas gives his ability to convince people of his unerring judgment to the little Ogden brothers. Frank and Charles. And the “top of tops, Mary Sue Garner, wills her frankness to Vivian Johnson. To the future Senators!!! Ernest Doke wills his hospi- tality to you. And who would ever guess It. Max Gholston thinks that maybe Mr. Virgil Tillinghast would appreciate his (Max's) physique!!! Irma Fae Harrison give to Dorothy Palmer her short- hand ability; and to Louise Whitney goes Frances Lea Hodges' petitcness, while her pal, Helen Jackson, will her serenity to Jimmy Kathryn Harrison. And now to get the football players lined up. Max Dull wills his football career to Alee Pannell, and Delmer Haun leaves his football playing and his ability to “take it on the chin to Ollie Estep. I suppose we had better get the dancing feet located for the time being, anyway, and see where they stand. Eugene Gibson says Bob Dale may have his ballroom dancing abil- ity; and George Pearl, Jr., the Fred Astaire of drum majors, wills his dancing feet to his dancing partner, none other than dancing Norma Helen Cole. Nae Atha McDaniel leaves her athletic ability to who- ever can live up to her record; and believe me that person is going to have to do some “high stepping. And that little red-headed bundle of a salutatoriam Virginia Miller, wills her intellect to Mary Robinson. Now to get to the curious remembrances. Hardie (Pud) Penney w-ants to sec if James Burmeier can succeed as well as he has with his chuckles; and the veteran senior of the class. Billy McCartney, gives his record to Junior Kudlang. And the most original will of all the wills is that willed by Corte Truax in the senior will. Corte says, “Anyone who wants anything I have is welcome to it.” Now that is what we call generosity. Methinks I shall get some talented seniors out of the way next. First along that line is our famous trumpeter, Bob Grove. Bobby is willing his trumpet playing to A. J. Stitt. Raymond Williams is wishing his job of editor off on Billy Hendrix’s shoulders. Joe Wallace is politicing his political ways along in Kenneth Sain’s direction. Robbiedee Williams gives Mildred Evans her rapid fingers for typing. That red flash of speed, both in athletics and music, none other than Joe Slattery, is willing to will his ability of tink- ling the ivories to Dorothy Hensley. This next present will probably be the most difficult one to accomplish. Mary Roberts is giving “Fashionable Flo to anyone who can make a success of it. Juanita Perdue wills her dimples to Helen Kelly, so that she won’t have to rob her little brother’s dime bank any more. W. B. Jennings. Jr., the masculine mannequin of the senior class, dedicates his clothes to Clayton Campbell. Dorothy Williams, the sweet little office girl, leaves her blond loveliness to Theda Stephenson. And that demon of the newswriting class, Nyla Forbes, gives her gum chewing ability to whoever can get by with it. Lester Stoehr. the bass in the barber shop quartet, pre- BOW MAN’S Till-; STUDIO Without a Disappointment ..............................1 MERVELDT MOTOR CO DOIXilv and PLYMOUTH Sales and Service 208 South Choctaw Phone 89 CONSUMERS OIL COMPANY H. M. Hensley, Mgr. Phone 715 320 South Bickford Phone 716 Macomb and Elm Oklahoma’s Finest Motor Oils and Lubricants YVillys Dealer ........... mm.................... a « ............................... ........... % YOUNGHEIM’S- THE STORE for DAD AND LAD El Reno’s Largest Clothiers (47) yt limini' COXGRA T U LA T IONS to TUI'. 1937 SENIORS For you we wish happiness and success in your chosen fields. Oklahoma Natural Gas COMPANY CLASS OF ’37 YOURS— for a bigger and better Education! S A F p; W A Y S T ORES I?. M. McCiinley and 1 '. I- Haney The year 1936-37 definitely set new height for the high school lads and lassies. In rolled the warm autumn days, and right along with them was queenly Fairry Hamilton wearing a hunter green suit of worsted wool with a collar of gray caracul fur. and jovial Margaret Davis in a dubonnet coat, trimmed in lapin. lapin. Predominating in the sweater and skirt group was Rosemary Fox in a camel-hair twin set of rust. Frances Lea Hodges in a gray skirt with a red sweater, and sophis- ticated Virginia Devitt wearing a two-tone blue twin set. one of her favorites. Christmas season was the same gay rollicking ••jam- boree as ever. While everyone was hailing “Merry Christmas.” Elinore Siegrist took time out and made a princess tunic frock of royal blue wool crepe, which had a “chic” air. Other goodlooking wool frocks of this sea- son belonged to Doris Smith, who wore a tunic frock of sky-blue. Vera White in a royal blue dress, Delois Mayo in a replica of flaming red. and Mary Sue Gamer in rose colored flannel. Back to school after the holidays, the students came to find a fashion parade. All the girls received bright colored barrel sweaters like the coronation green of Jacqueline Nie- var or the French-gray of Helen Jackson. The boys were neatly arrayed in loud-colored socks, the proverbial tie from Aunt Jane or Uncle Willie, and perhaps a good-looking suede jacket of gray like Corte Truax’s, or a bright angora sweater of royal blue which belonged to the famous little package of “oratorical ability”. Joe Wallace. Then, too. there was the dressed-up Pud Penney in a navy suit with a white pin stripe, and the journalistic Bruce Davis, who was breezing around with that suave manner he possesses, in oxford grey chalk-striped trousers, white mitoga shirt, and black suede brogans. Spring arrived, and dignified seniors began to turn Will — Continued sents his height to George Graham. Rosemary Fox gives her ‘foxie” attitude to Jerry Kelso. David Morgan wills his platinum locks to Charles Blake. Richard Ozmun has saved his debonair ways during his high «chool career for Harry Donncllan. the mainstay of the basketball team. And now for the valedictorian of our class. Fairry Ham- ilton. Fairry wills her beautiful hair and eyes and com- plexion to Gladys Norma Coit. Yours truly, on coming to the end of her ideas, wills her beauty spot and eyes to Georgia Kathryn Smith. We. the Class of ’37. in one hundred thirty-nine indi- | vidual and distinct parts, being about to pass out of this sphere of education in full possession of a keen mind, well- trained memory, and almost superhuman understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament. MARGARF.T DAVIS (Attomey-at-Law) CLASS PROPHECY While on my round-the-world flight in 1950 from Po- dunk to Waxahatchie. I spied many and numerous of my old friends in various and sundry parts of the world. When going over El Reno. I looked down at the old fa- miliar place, and who were two of the persons I saw but “Doc Roberts and “Egghead Clark running a “Pee Wee” golf course! Donald was pro for the course, and Ed sold ice cream. Among their customers were Mrs. Roberts, nee Greta Carter, and Ed’s fiancee. Cara Bell Brady. Suddenly, but not too suddenly. I found myself over Russia. Bruce Davis, alias Butchsky Davisovitch, is now a fiery corn cob pipe correspondent for the “Omsk Daily Blurb . Me used to be on the “Pipsnitch Koskonovitch Daily Bugle , but he couldn’t spell that on the date lines. Margar- et Davis is also in Russia leading a band of Salvation Army lads and lassies. In her band are: Nyla Forbes, llardic Penney. Loretta Rukes. Jo Dean Norvell, Delmer Haun, and Clay Albright. On the streets of Petersburg. I found Rich- ard Ozmun and Ralph Clovis of “Clovis and Ozmun Inc.”, selling pencils. Business was so good that they were selling penny pencils for a nickel. After I left Russia I found myself over France. On the Champs Elysees I saw Betty Blake. She’s “keeling them BEAUTY SHOP Permanent Waving our specialty Phone 110 207 North Bickford Fashionable Flo —Continued their heads toward graduation and a relief from winter clothes. Ruth Seamands. a little miss with “sewing tactics plen- ty , chose a coronation-blue tailored suit for a “send off’ to spring. A peter pan dress with tiny spring flowers was tiny Myrtle Ann Timberlake’s “hail” to spring sunshine. Mary Montgomery chose a printed silk with a French blue background, bound in thistle. Then, flash! Across the spring fashion horizon for boys the race for louder checked slacks was on. Billy Collins who ventured out first wasn’t sprinting. Bob Grove held his own very nicely in plaid slacks of gray, black, and white; and Edward Clark came “tops for sport coats in a plaid of slate-blue. gray, red and white. The talented Joe Slattery wore good-looking plus-fours of beige for spring frays; and athletic Richard Ozmun wore a striped sport shirt of beige, brown and yellow, which took iny eye as being one of the best looking of the season. The class president. Thomas Ashinhurst, was a good example of the spring fashion trend, in a suit of green with light trous- ers and a dark coat. With it he wore green suede shoes with a woven front. White suede flats of buckskin which Juanita Perdue fre- quently wore and multi-colored doeskin sandals with kriss- kross straps like Inez Little’s were favorites for spring shoes. The closing days of school brought thrills aplenty for the gay banquets and dances of the different organizations. Formals were the all-important thing. Ornament of the year: Demure Greta Carter's little gold pendant, an 1805 locomotive which belonged to her grand- mother. Girls made the gold cross on a chain the unanimous choice for the year’s bit of jewelry. To Nyla Forbes goes the honor for having the most colorful and variable array of shoes. My personal nominations for the best dressed boy and girl of the year 1936-37 are Joe Slattery and Betty Ellen Blake. 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Down below me I glimpsed Corte Truax vainly trying to walk in a size fif- teen pair of wooden shoes. Also in Holland I saw Frances Lea Van Zandt, nee Hodges. Yes. she married Elmer Van Zandt. the tulip salesman. Bill Kelly. Harold Moore, Wilson Davis, and Thomas Douglas joined a wandering minstrel show and were stranded in Amsterdam without a cent. I learned that Leslie Sheets and C. C. Bloodworth are in China trying to sell overcoats to the coolies, while Hubert Womack and Morris Yowell are in Siberia looking for traces of the very rare “whiffensnuffers”. a form of rodent. Arriving at last in London I saw a very heated argu- ment taking place between Mary Sue Garner, the American Ambassadress to England, and a member of the King's Guard. She told him he was out of step. Further down the street I saw that charming divorcee Rosemary Fox. She’s been married ten times and is now engaged! Edith Yount and Nina Warren were then in Germany. Edith is a famed danseuse on tour, and Nina, a noted prima donna. However, on continuing my flight I finally saw the welcomed sight of the Statue of Liberty. Gazing vertically at the bright lights of Broadway I noticed where a great “Revue” was being advertised. To my surprise. Helena Clarice, the Czecho-Slovakian star. (Helen Clare Humphreys « to you) and her trained troupe of dancers were the stars. And in her troupe were Berdine Godfrey. Margarette Fields. Juanita Perdue. Leola Mae Potcet. Elizabeth Powell. Myrtle Ann Timberlake, and Lorene Haynes. I learned that Bob Grove is rapidly becoming a “craze” in the “swing world. With that hot trumpet of his. he’s even out-stepping Shop Fields, while that dashing W. B. Jennings, now has a fea- tured spot on the radio. Nelson Eddy is a piker compared to “Dub”! Still on my way across the States I saw Leonard Palmer. David Morgan, and Leland Crabbe giving orders in the army. Max Dull is still a private. Bill Bishop. Ernest Doke. Rene Girard and Albert Baker are in the navy. Roy Staf- ford is now head of the “Stafford Super-Sly Sleuthing Agency.” Gliding low over a small hamlet I saw a teachers’ con- vention in session, and to my surprise I also saw Joseph Slattery, now a famed chemistry professor, and Lester Stoehr who teaches English literature. Still my good ship “Mavourneen” flew on! I saw Berdine Clark, the first wo- man mayor of El Reno, and Robbiedce Williams, who is writing a column on “Advice for the Lovelorn’.’ During my travels, others whom I recognized were Joe Wallace, now principal of E. H. S.; George Pearl, Jr., who has attained a reputation like Billy Rose’s; Dr. and Mrs. Victor Hackney, nee Fairry Hamilton, and their three chil- dren; Lloyd Patzwald and Willa Youkey, now Mr. and Mrs.; Bernice Streitcnberger and Thomas Ashinhurst, a new ro- mantic screen team, together in Hollywood; Raymond Wil- liams. a second Joe DiMaggio. with the Yankees; and Leona Gustafson, who is an airline hostess. I just thought I would write all of you and let you know how some of the Class of '37 are getting along in the world, but here I am in Waxahatchie. and my non-stop flight is ended. So good-bye to all. and happy landings. ORCHIDS TO YOU To Bob Thompson, the originator of this popular col- umn, we give the first orchid. Here’s to Lorraine Filkins, a ballet dancer possessing great ability, who is on her way to fame. Someday we’ll all say. “We knew her when.” Miss Ruth Dickson Torpey deserves not one but a whole bouquet of orchids for her splendid work in direct- ing the high school plays this year. A group of students who willingly have rendered a distinct service to the school this year is the stage crew: Lorraine Filkins. Archie Herbert, Arthur Barnes. Richard Luttrell, Thurman Cobble, Frank Butler, Glenn Alston, Charles Brindley, Eugene Armstrong, and Frederick Nie- mann. To each of these students we present an orchid. To Edward Bell, who brought honor to E. H. S. by winning first in plane geometry for the state, goes an orchid. Miss Ermalcc Moore deserves an orchid for her splendid work on the operetta scenery, as well as for her artistic help on many other projects. It is with great pleasure that we present two lovely orchids to those little eighth graders. Robin Hood, Carroll Jean Puckett, and his queen, Alice White, of the May Day Festival. In appreciation for his excellent coaching the past two j ears, we present with pleasure an orchid to Mr. Frank Crider. We regret that he will not be with us next year. To Thomas Ashinhurst, who has served the Class of '37 so well as president for two years, we present a lovely orchid. To Harry Donnellan, who has been av-arded the Senate trophy for being the outstanding basketball player for 1936- ’37, we give a great big orchid. Loretta Rukes, Maxine Thompson, and Charles Hubbard have earned a large bouquet of orchids. They have been very faithful in helping Virginia Miller with her school work. To Raymond Williams goes not only a beautiful orchid, but also the honor of being chosen the outstanding senior l oy and of receiving the trophy offered annually by the Forum debating society for attaining this honor. E. II. S.’s HALL OF FAME Margaret Fields—for her good looking clothes Irma Fae Harrison—for being a shorthand expert George Pearl, Jr.—for his “politicin’ ” Marian Dunn—for staying so sweet Gladys McGee—for her mischievous nature Jo Dean Norvell—for her wise cracks Clay Albright—for his manliness Thomas Douglas—for his “gift of gab Betty Blake—for her “chic appearance Joe Wallace—for being a “big-shot” in school affairs Thomas Ashinhurst—for his executive ability Bill Collins—for his pole vaulting Bob Dale—for his voice Lorraine Filkins—for her dancing ability Edward Bell—for his geometric accomplishments Principal Walter P. Marsh has decided that when he is speaking to the student body it is all right for the students to look at their watches. 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