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

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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)

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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.

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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)