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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1939 volume:

The Boomer All-Star CINEMA PRODUCTION by El Reno High School Edited by the Creative Writing Class MCMXXX1X FOREWORD The figures that flash across a motion picture screen are there but a moment; however, they leave behind an impression that never dies. Imprinted on the heart and mind, emotions and thoughts of the moment lodge in some deep recess of the soul, waiting to be recalled. Time dims memories, but if some tangible reminder of events of long ago crosses the horizon then we remember. May the Boomer for 1939 sene as a strip of film, a reminder on which are pre- served the characters and scenes of the 1938-39 school year and which will always recall to you old friends and familiar places. DEDICATION Credit for a successful movie goes to the casting director. lie must be capable of judging the qualities of his actors and assigning each one his proper part. In fact, he is the main cog in a great organization. So, to our casting director, Principal Walter P. Marsh, we dedicate this Boomer for 1939. Not only has he measured up to the requirements of a capable casting director, but he has also succeeded in being a wise counselor and a friend to all. CASTING DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL WALTER P. MARSH A. B., Southwestern Suite Teachers College. Weatherford; M. A. Oklahoma A. and M. College, Stillwater. -------------------------------------— (2) THE STUDIO (3) PRODUCTION STAFF Producers Mr. Fred H. Hampton President o the Board of Education Mr. H. M. Hensley Mr. Tom H. Farris Mr. Luther C. Gadberry Mr. P. W. Jensen Mr. Han ey C. Dozier Mr. Walter Wilson Secretary to Producers Assistant Director Edith Dyer Assistant Casting Director Norine Holland Script Girls Helen Little Mildred Sturdavant Rose Ann McClain Jimmie Kathryn Harrison Head Director Mr. Paul R. Taylor Superintendent of Schools Business Managers Frank Waldo Bill Putnam Casting Director Mr. Walter P. Marsh Principal of the High School Historians Martha Jane Hodges Betty Crowley Assisting Casting Directors Miss Rose Witcher Dean of Girls Mr. C. L. McGill Director of Vocational Education and Guidance Miss Marian Taylor Registrar Diction Miss Josephine Hodnett Miss Mabel Jones Linguists Miss Lottie Baker Mrs. James Blair Miss Irene March Sound Mr. Harvey Cromwell Miss Ruth Torpey Sports Commentators Bud Clark Buddy Grabfelder News Scout Elizabeth Cox Recorders Cecelia Shanklin Henry Ruth Schwartz Set Managers J. P. Neal John Loyall Talent Scout Virginia Hulbert Script Mr. 0. F. Carlton Miss Mildred Mehew Mr. Delbert Scott Advertising Salesmanship Class Costumes Miss Evelyn Blades Miss Eunice Cormack Art and Designs Mr. John Waldrip Mr. LoVorn Walker Music Miss Mary Edwards Mr. Tom Shirley Historians Miss Bea Mantooth Miss May Shanklin Sports Staff Mr. Henry Avery Mr. Anderson Green Technical Consultant Mr. Bryan V. Brady Finance Managers Mr. M. L. Bast Mr. Cecil Colley Miss Vivian Mattox Mr. John Woodward Lighting and Reel Managers Miss Josephine Edwards Mr. Ray Porter Publicity Manager Hugh Hoi Ion Art and Designs Ruthanne Rhodes Scenario Writers Helen Boczkiewicz • Betty Sue Bolton James Bureier • Lorna Jane Capps Gladys Norma Coit • Margaret Fischer Burrel Gambel • Nadine Lewis Constance Morgan • Alice Moore Jones Arthur Miller • Lillie Marie Penwright Raymond Petitt • Mary Maud Thompson Casters Miss Josephine Hodnett, Chairman Mr. M. L. Bast Mr. John Waldrip Miss Josephine Edwards (4) THE PRODUCERS Mr. Fred H. Hampton Mr. Harvey C. Dozier Mr. P. W. Jensen President Vice-President The board of education, which governs the El Reno city school system, has guided wisely and well the educational program of the city. President of the board is Mr. Fred H. Hampton, a member since January 2. 1933, and president of the board since May, 1938. Mr. Harvey C. Dozier, senior member of the board from the point of view of length of service, a member since November 1. 1927, and president of the board from January. 1933, to May, 1935. is now serving his second term as vice-president. Mr. P. W. Jensen, whose service as board member began January 2, 1933, and Mr. Tom H. Farris, who became a member in May, 1935. are also members of the board whose terms of office continue into the new fiscal year. Mr. H. M. Hensley, a member of the board from January. 1930, to May 1, 1939. and who served three years as presi- dent of the body, voluntarily retired from office on May 1. 1939, and was succeeded in office by Mr. Vincent Harper. Officers of the board are Mr. L C. Gadberry. who has been treasurer of the board of education since 1922, and Mr. Walter Wilson, who was appointed clerk. January 1. 1938. Faculty and students alike appreciate the fine service which has been rendered the cause of public education in El Reno by this governing body. The men who compose the board are always eager to improve the educational opportunities of boys and girls and to make our schools return the largest possible 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 A. B.. M. S., Oklahoma A. and M. college, Stillwater. HEAD DIRECTOR Paul R. Taylor, who has served as superintendent of El Reno schools for the past four years, is outstanding in educa- tional work in Oklahoma, having served as president of the Oklahoma Education Asso- ciation. Since he came to El Reno, he has worked untiringly, unselfishly, and will- ingly in helping to outline new projects and to suggest modem methods for im- proving the city schools. Under his direction, the various school campuses have been landscaped, an ad- ministration building, a junior high school, and two elementary school buildings erected, and a junior college organized. El Reno is fortunate indeed to have such a capable and outstanding man at the head of its school system. Every one who has had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Taylor deems this a privilege and an honor. Mr. Tom H. Farris Mr. H. M. Hensley Mr. Luther C. Gadberry Treasurer Mr. Walter Wilson Clerk (5) MUS. JAMES BLAIR A. B.. University of Oklahoma, Norman—Spanish. r v ASSOCIATE MR. HENRY AVERY A. B.. M. of Ed.. Phillips University, Enid—Coach of Ath- letics, and Mathematics. MISS LOTTIE BAKER A. B.. Oklahoma College for Women, Chickasha: M. A.. Co- lumbia University. New York City, N. Y.—Latin and English. MR. M. L. BAST Bachelor of Accounts, Western Union College, LeMars, Iowa; B. S.. Southwestern State Teach- ers College. Weatherford: M. A.. Columbia University, New York City, N. Y.—Head of Commercial Department. MISS EVELYN BLADES B. S., Central State Teachers College, Economics Department. MISS ROSE WITCHER B. A.. University of Oklahoma, Norman; M. A.. Columbia Uni- versity, New York City, N. Y. —Dean of Girls and English. Edmond—Head of Vocational Home MR. BRYAN BRADY B. S., M. S.. Oklahoma A. and M. College, Still- water—Vocational Agriculture. MR. O. F. CARLTON B. S., Oklahoma A and M. College, Stillw’ater— Commerce. MR. CECIL COLLEY A. B„ Wesleyan College, Carthage. Mo.; M. A.. North- western University, Evanston. 111.—Mathematics. MISS EUNICE CORMACK B. S.. Oklahoma College for Women. Chickasha— Vocational Home Economics. MR. HARVEY CROMWELL B. S„ East Central State Teachers College, Ada Speech and General Science. MISS JOSEPHINE EDWARDS A. B„ Oklahoma College for Women, Chickasha— Head of Natural Science Department. MISS MARY EDWARDS B. F. A.. University of Oklahoma. Norman: M. A., Columbia University, New York City. N. Y.—Super- visor of Music. MR. ANDERSON GREEN B. S.. Phillips University, Enid—Coach of Athletics and Mechanical Drawing. MISS JOSEPHINE HODNETT A. B., Oklahoma College for Women, Chickasha; M. A., University of Oklahoma, Norman—Head of English Department. (6) DIRECTORS MISS MABEL JONES j „ A IT s B. A., East Central State Teachers College. Ada; M. A.. Uni- versity of Oklahoma. Norman—English. MISS BEA MANTOOTH A. B.. M. A., University of Okla- homa. Norman—History, Spanish and Library. MISS IRENE MARCH B. A.. University of Oklahoma. Norman; M. A.. Columbia Uni- versity. New York City. N. Y.— Head of Modern Language De- partment. MR. C. L. McGILL B. S., Northwestern State Teachers College, Alva; In- dustrial Arts Certificate and Trade and Industrial Certifi- cate. Oklahoma A. and M. College. Stillwater — Director of Vocational Education. MISS VIVIAN MATTOX , . M „ . ... A. B.. University of Oklahoma. M. A.. Columbia University. New York City, N. Y.—Head of Mathematics Department. MISS MILDRED MEIIEW „ , UI „ . A. B.. University of Oklahoma. Norman; M. A., Columbia University, New York City, N. Y.—Commerce. MR. RAY PORTER A. B., Southwestern College. Winfield. Kan.; M. S.. University of Oklahoma, Norman—Biological Science. MR. DELBERT SCOTT B. F. A.. Oklahoma City University: B. A.. South- western College. Winfield, Kan.: Ed. M., University of Oklahoma, Norman—English. MISS MAY SHANKLIN B. S.. University of Oklahoma. Norman—Head of Social Science Department. MR. TOM SHIRLEY B. S.. Oklahoma A. and M. College. Stillwater; Special Student of Jaroslav Cimera, Northwestern University, Chicago. 111.—Band and Ofchestra. MISS MARIAN TAYLOR A. B.. Park College. Parkville, Mo.—Registrar and Social Science. MISS RUTH TORPEY B. A.. Oklahoma College for Women. Chickasha— Dramatics and English. MR. JOHN WALDRIP B. S.. Southwestern State Teachers College. Weather- ford; M. A.. University of Oklahoma. Norman—Head of Art Department. MR. LOVORN F. WALKER B. S., Central State Teachers College. Edmond—Head of the Industrial Arts Department and Track Coach. MR. JOHN WOODWARD A. B.. M. A.. University of Oklahoma, Norman— Mathematics. (7) A MESSAGE TO THE SENIORS OF 1939 f Before there can be actors on stage or screen, there must be drama to enact; before there can be drama, there must be dramatist. Back of the play is the idea and back of the idea, the inspiration. The Great Producer of the mighty drama of human life prescribes rules to govern the conduct of the player. When rules are obeyed, the play becomes a symphony of beauty. When rules are disobeyed, the player who disobeys them not only wrecks his own career but mars the sweet perfec- tion of the play. Whether we are assigned a leading role or whether our pail is a minor one, we can all turn in superb performances if we surrender ourselves completely to the will of the Producer and work in harmony with it. Minor characters may even be- come major characters and “steal the show” by catching most accurately and reproducing most perfectly the ideal of the Creator. If, as the poet declares, the world is indeed a stage and we are all actors thereon, we must play our parts so well that the play is better, not worse, because we are in it. We must master our lines, surrender ourselves to the part we are to play, probe deeply beneath the surface to find the under- current of theme, and yearn mightily to know the design of the Creator for the pail we have been appointed to play. If we so direct our effoils and our purpose, whether we stand in the center of the stage and bask in the spotlight or whether we simply make an entrance, walk from right to left and exit, our performances will not be in vain; we shall be “trailing clouds of glory” all the way. The best wishes of good people everywhere will attend you if you valiantly strive to play to perfec- tion your part, great or small, in humanity’s mighty drama. PAUL R. TAYLOR, Superintendent of Schools. ■� A MESSAGE FROM THE JUNIOR COLLEGE This school year has marked the creation of a new production on the stage of the theater of edu- cation in El Reno—the junior college. Proof that “the play is the thing” is found in the reaction of an audience to any new or unique production which appears on the stage. This new production in El Reno has certainly captured the interest and loyalty of its audience by its simplicity, effectiveness and profound interest in vital and worth-while experiences in human life. The junior college faculty and student body join in congratulating the 19:59 graduates of El Reno high school for the successful completion of four years of secondary education. As ambition beckons you to further achievement, the El Reno junior college doors stand open for you to enter. Its production in 1939 40 will challenge you to be actors in a greater educational drama. (8) MAIN FEATURE THE SENIORS OF 1939 Among the stars in this mammoth production ten have been chosen as representative of all • • • Hugh Hollon— signifying leadership through his position as the president of the Students’ Association • • • Edith Dyer—filling the office of editor of the Boomer for 1939 • • • Kenneth Karnm—serving as president of the senior class, winner of the Lettermen’s club award, and chosen as a student Kiwanian • • • Norine Holland—one of the friendliest and most versatile of all the seniors • • • Charles Ogden —selected as one of the student Kiwanians, and a boy who has rendered unselfish service to his school • • • Martha Jane Hodges — winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution award as “best girl citizen” • • • Bill Putnam—El Reno high school’s news commentator and another of the student Kiwanians • • • Mary Margaret Phelps — president of the local chapter of the National Honor society • • • Frank Ogden — win- ner of the Forum award presented annually to the out- standing senior boy • • • Rose Ann McClain — prob- ably the most cheerful of all the cheerful seniors • • • (9) ADAIR, LOLA Commercial Lola is a grand example of a loyal friend. ALLISON. WADE (Withdrawn) He left many lifelong friends behind him. ANDERSON. OVERTON Vocational Dependability and efficiency are two of his numerous good traits. ANDREW. STELLA Social Science Her helpfulness is appreciated by everyone. ARNOLD. DON Commercial When he dances he is just an ole smoothie. BARNES. ARTHUR General He has proved that hard work is the key to success. BARNES. VERNIE Industrial Arts Vernie, a typical outdoor boy. may some day compete in an Olympic meet. BLANTON. FINLEY Academic Handsome and lots of fun, a perfect combination, equals Finley. BOCZKIEWICZ, HELEN Academic One of her best qualities is a keen sense of humor. BOLINGER, OPAL Home Economics No matter where she goes. Opal’s kindness and friendliness will bring her friends. BOLTON. BETTY SUE General Drama is “her life, her love—her all. BOWLING. PAULINE Academic She is a sincere person with an extraordinary knowledge of stenographic work. BRANSTOOL, VONDA Home Economics Vanda is sweet, friendly, and true. BROWN, DOROTHY Commercial Demure is Dot,” and she lets her big brown eyes speak for her. BROWN. JUANA LEE Commercial She has a driving personality with yet enough j restraint. BROWN, MAXINE Home Economics Going fo the movies is an important phase in her life. BROWN. NADYNE Home Economics She has mastered the art of conversation. BRYANT. LOREAN Social Science She obviously believes the old saying. “Good little girls are seen and not heard.” (10) BURMEIER. JAMES Gcjicral Talent, thoroughness, and willingness all belong to James. BUTLER. FRANK Commercial Frank is quiet and always cheerful. CAMPBELL. CLAYTON General Cosmopolitan describes Clayton. CAPPS. LORNA JANE Commercial Her smile speaks louder than words. CHASE. BETTY Academic She is one of those people who demand proof for everything. CLARK, BUD General Because he is a regular fellow and an athlete. Bud has many friends. COBURN, HILDA Commercial Hildas lively personality and pleasing smile will take her a long way in the world. COIT. GLADYS NORMA Commercial An angel with all the trimmings, she is as refreshing as an old-fashioned song. COLE. EILEEN General A quiet and reserved person. Eileen finds her high light in English. r CORDRAY, ALLEN General A mixture of sense and nonsense, Allen’s answers have brought many a laugh in the classroom. CROWLEY. BETTY Academic She loves life, and in living shows other people how. DALE. BETTE Commercial A perfect lady with dainty manners is Bette. DALE. BOB (Deceased) What you do for yourself, dies with you— What you do for others lives after you. DANNEHL, RUTH General A petite, likable girl is Ruth. DAVIS, ILA EILEEN Academic Eileen is a happy, good-natured girl, who delights in pleasing people. DEFENBAUGH, ROBERT L. Academic He is one of the most brilliant seniors and the best sport in E. H. S. DITTMER. HENRY Industrial Arts Time and intelligence march on, and so do the intelligent members of the Dittmer family DOKE, KATHRYN Home Economics Katy is one of those girls who leave a sweet impression in the minds of all their friends. (1!) DOUGLAS. EDGAR (Withdrawn) Edgar faces life like a man. DRESSER. CORA Home Economics Cora has a generous and good-natured manner that has endeared her to all of us. DYER. EDITH Academic “Ede” is not surpassed in her ability to write editorials. DYER. GENE Industrial Arts A better-natured chap than Gene would be hard to find. FEDDERSEN. EVERETT Commercial He has what it takes to be a successful agriculturist. FISCHER. MARGARET Language Arts •■Margie’s” teasing personality has acquired her a number of nicknames. FLEENOR, MARION General Marion’s pleasing disposition has made her popular. FOUTZ. FRANCES (Withdrawn) Service to others is her motto. FUNDERBURG. WAYNE General Wayne served his school well on the football field. GALLAGHER, JOHN Academic His friends find him an all-round good fellow. GAMBEL. BURREL General “There’s something about a musician,” and Burrel has that something. GERBER. GENEVIEVE Home Economics Genevieve’s dancing eyes and pretty smile make her queenly. GILLUM, JESSIE Academic Jessie has charm, a tranquil nature and beautiful black hair. GRAVES, HENRY Industrial Arts He is a man of few words. GREEN, CLAYTON General If it is true that a person will always get along if he tries, Clayton need not worry. GRULKEY. FRED (Undergraduate) “Fritz” is an elegant cartoonist. HARRISON. JIMMIE KATHRYN Home Economics Vivacious Jimmie Kay is full of pep and always ready for fun. HARROD, BERNICE Home Economics Bernice has heaps of style in dress, as well as in personality (12) HERBERT, ARCHIE (Undergraduate) Archie is a stage hand that won't he forgotten. HINRICKSEN, MURVEL Academic Murvel is one of those merry persons who appreciate humor. HOBGOOD. DICK Academic He should teach us all “how to win friends and influence people HODGES, MARTHA JANE Fine Arts Many are the talents of Martha, our best girl citizen. HODGKINSON, JACK Industrial Arts He has cultivated a sense of humor that can be observed on all occasions. HOFMANN. LUCILE Home Economics Bashful? Oh. no! She just knows when to be quiet. HOLLAND, NORINE Academic Gee. but you’re swell! This is the school's toast to Norine for the services she has so willingly performed. HOLLON. HUGH General Hugh can persuade everyone that he has what it takes, here and in California. HUBBS, MAXINE Commercial She is as sweet as they come. Need we say more? HUCHTEMANN, EDITH Commercial Laughing easily, smiling prettily. Edith has a host of friends about her. HUCHTEMANN. HELEN Home Economics Her wit is surpassed by none. HULBERT, RUTH Language Arts Her natural beauty is envied by everyone. HULBERT, VIRGINIA Academic Virginia is tops in music and in dramatics. ILES, FRANCES General Three words describe Frances: serene, sympathetic, sweet. JENSEN. BOB Academic Bob was never known to be behind the eight ball in basketball. JERMAN. DICK General Athletics is Dick's chief interest in life. JOHNSON. DANIEL Industrial Arts Tall. dark, and handsome are Daniel's measurements. JONES. ALICE MOORE Home Economics Too bad, fellows—she’s already wearing a one-man band. (13) JONES, CLARICE Clarice’s chief interest Commercial lies in stenographic work. JONES, MARGARET NELL Commercial Margaret Nell's pretty red hair crowns her pleasing JULIAN, MARVIN Industrial Arts A skyscraper is Marvin—and every tnen a gentleman. KAMM. KENNETH Academic He ste.rs not only in football and basketball but also among his classmates. KEHRER, EDMOND General Hidden beneath a quiet exterior is humor and fun. KOERNER. ORIN General A natural “swclegant comedian, with plenty of rhythm. KREAGER, HELEN Commercial She has large brown eyes and a lovely voice. KREGER, ROWENA Academic A little girl is Rowena, but ready to do big things. LAIR. SYLVAN General Sylvan thinks farm life can’t be surpassed. LEWIS. MARY KATHRYN Commercial Merry eyes, a merry smile, and merry ways are a few of Mary’s good features. LEWIS. NADINE LEE General After Nadine developed her gracious personality, its pattern was lost forever. LITTLE. HELEN Language Arts We thought the phrase “Her eyelashes swept her cheeks” fictitious, until Helen came into uiew. LOYALL, JOHN Academic The pride of the basketball team. LOYALL, ROY Industrial Arts A stellar light in Oklahoma's basketball circles. LUNNON, DELMA General Sweetness and kindness shine on all those who associate with her. MARLER, EDGAR General No place like good old E. H. S., says Edgar. MATTHEWS. DELLA Commercial Della must have been a Girl Scout once, for Be prepared is her motto. McCLAIN, ROSE ANN Academic Peppy and fun-loving is Rosie.” who concentrates on her hobby and pastime—music. (14) McGILL, HELEN FELI ECE Vocational She is kind and sweet to everyone. MILLER. ARTHUR Academic The clever author of “War Whoop . MILLER. LENORE Commercial El Reno High School's walking fashion plate. MITTENDORF. LOIS General To be a truly great artist is her one desire. MORGAN. CONSTANCE Academic “Connie” makes friends easily and keeps them always. MORRIS. ELTON Academic Elton doesn't say much, but he's on hand when he's needed. MOWRY, PEGGY Academic She possesses the ability to gel along with averyone. MUIR. JOE Academic There is a twinkle in his eye. MYERS. WALTER General Walter’s quietness and gentleness make him admired by all. NEAL, J. P. Academic The 1939 senior class Casatiova. NIGH. I.ORENE Home Economics Lorene listens much and says little, so you hardly know when she is nigh. OGDEN. CHARLES Fine Arts Some day we expect to hear from Charles as the editor of the “Daily Argues. OGDEN. FRANK Fine Arts Frank is the tyj e of person whose humor and good nature are forever bubbling over. OZMUN. DORIS (Undergraduate) Doris shines brightest in her home economics class. PENWRIGHT. LILLIE MARIE Academic Pert, precise, and pretty describe Lillie Marie. PETERSON. THOMAS General Congenial, good-natured, and accommodating is “Tommy. PHELPS. MARY MARGARET language Arts Ability and willingness sketch Mary Margaret. POTTS. EARNEST Scientific The wit of the senior class. (15) POWELL, J. B. Social Science He always accomplishes what he sets out to do. POWELL. MARJORIE Home Economics Her voice is like the sigh of wind through the trees. PRESBY, JACQUELINE Academic If you ever need a lawyer, call on her. PUTNAM. BILL Academic The state's champion orator. RADCLIFF, JAMES Academic Sincere, courteous, and good-looking are the adjectives that describe James. RADCLIFF. RUBY MAY General She is one of the genuinely studious seniors. REED, ALICE Academic She's a package of sweetness. RHODES. RUTHANNE Commercial Ruthannc is noted for her excellent work in art. ROBINSON, EARL General Earl is E. H. S.'s Fred Astaire. ROBINSON. HUGH Industrial Arts Hugh has that certain way with the ladies. ROUSH, ALICE MAXINE Academic She’s wearing two rings on the yes finger. ROUSH, HOWARD (Undergraduate) He is not averse to playing pranks. ROYSE, RALPH General Ralph never refuses to assist a neighbor, even in the roughest toil. RUDLANG, MARTIN General To be a success in whatever work he chooses, is Martin’s aim. RUMFELT, FRANCES Home Economics She enjoys cooking and sewing. RUSSELL, MAYBELLE Home Economics Her tresses are as beautifully dark as the blackest night. SATTERWHITE. GERTRUDE Commercial Gertrude possesses charm and a winsome smile. SCHMOYER, DOROTHY General Dorothy enjoys life, allowing nothing to annoy her. (16) SHERMAN. PEGGY Commercial Peggy is a modern Venus. SHORT. MARION (Withdrawn) We are “short of her note. SILER. WILFRED Vocational He rates as a supersalesman. SCHWARTZ. ARIEL General A form of T. N. T. that won't explode without due cause. SCHWARTZ, HENRY RUTH Music and dancing are the “foods for living to “Hank. SENN. CARL General Carl is seldom seen without his pal. Bumps. SHACKLETT. JESSIE MARGARET Commercial She helps one and all. whenever possible. SHANKLIN. CECELIA Commercial “Cele is like beautiful words set to beautiful music. SHAW. LAVEDA Commercial Silent but easy-to-know, Laveda chooses music as her career. SIMMONS. ALBERT General Albert’s gentlemanly conduct helps him to win favor. SMITH. DONALD General Life's just one big make-up contract. SMITH. DOROTHY LEE Commercial Dorothy Lee likes to talk about the love of her life—singing. SMITH. HELEN (Undergraduate) Just happy-go-lucky Helen. SPENCER. WILLIAM Academic Perhaps he will be buried in some poet's corner. STEARNS. KENNETH Commercial Kenneth possesses an engaging smile that is not easily duplicated. STEELE. JUDY Academic Only one Charles I reigns for Judy. STEPHENS. WAYNE Academic Wayne is a quiet fellow, but he always does what he sets out to do. STICKLY. WINTON General Winton is studious, responsible, and efficient. (17) STROUD, FRANCES Commercial She excels in 4-H club work. STURDAVANT, MILDRED Commercial Unselfish, kind, and considerate is our Mickey.” SUMMERS, ARTHUR Fine Arts “Art is blessed toith good looks, an excellent voice, and a sense of humor. TAYLOR. GLADYS Commercial Poise is a rare quality, especially when coupled with the charn) and beaut] Gladys possesses. TAYLOR. TOM General The theater has him, heart and soul. THEIN, RUBY Home Economics You can sde the Irish in her sparkling eyes. THOMPSON. ALDEAN Academic He is going forth to conquer the world at an early age. THOMPSON. DEAN Fine Arts Dean is well-known for his musical ability. THOMPSON, CARL General There are thoughts behind his words. THOMPSON, MARY MAUD Home Economics Her attitude toward life is, “It's better to give than to receive.” TROTTER, LAURA VIRGINIA Acadamic Dark hair, ivory skin, and brown eyes make her one of our most attractive seniors. UNDERWOOD, JULIA ANN Home Economics An attitude of pleasantness and understanding belong to Julia Ann. UNDERWOOD. VERNON General What would the world do without people with auburn hair? VON TUNGELN. EILEEN Academic Dependability is Eileen’s outstanding characteristic. VON TUNGELN, FRANK Industrial Arts There are not enough words to express his intelligence. VON TUNGELN, LEILA Home Economics Leila is as pretty as a spring day. VON TUNGELN. LOYD Academic you want it done right, just call on Loyd. WAGNER. FLORA BELLE Commercial Flora Belle is an example of “sugar and spice and and everything nice.” (18) WALDO. FRANK Academic His business ability outshines all his other good qualities. WALLER. LEE ROY General For information about any type of hardware see Lee Roy. WARREN. CRAWFORD Academic He is classed as an intellect with a harmonious insight into life. WHITACRE. WILLIAM (Undergraduate) The library's most willing helper is Bill. WICK WARE. RAYMOND Industrial Arts Raymond should have been a debater. WINSTEAD. JOHN Academic John was a “natural in the senior play. WISE. ELVALEEN Commercial She always has something pleasant to say. WOODMAN. BRYCE Academic The essence of “rhythm in swingtime.” WRIGHT, IDA REE Home Economics Her raven hair is copied by Hedy Lamarr. YOUNT. PAULENE General She is the youngest girl in the senior class. BELL. EDWARD Industrial Arts He has a good disposition. GRABFELDER. THOMAS CHARLES General Our handsome “Buddy is just a jitterbug at heart. IN MEMORIAM By Bob Dale’s untimely death, the graduating class of 1939 lost one of its most talented, loved, and respected members. But he is not gone; he is only waiting for us in the land of immortality, the ultimate goal of all humanity. We can never forget Bob, for he left the memory of his merry whistle, sharp wit, cheerful spirit, and willing heart indelibly impressed upon the minds of the host of friends who loved and respected him. Robert Louis Dale was born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on February 13, 1921. In 1936, he entered El Reno High School, which he attended until December 20, 1938. ;; h mill....limn Him � � urn ill. (1� ) ALBUM OF ACTORS « REEL 1 When we entered El Reno high school as fresh- men, it seemed to us that we had graduated from roles in comedies and cartoons to parts in the news- reels and “main features” of school life. A new camera started clicking: new film was recording the important events of our education. Star of our first film was Hugh Hollon, president of the fresh- man class. His “stand-in” was Bill Putnam, vice- president. Cecelia Shanklin was cameraman, or secretary, for our first reel of film; cashier of the freshman box office was Gladys Norma Coit, treas- urer. Director of our first picture was Mr. Streeter Stuart, sponsor of the class. Of course, as novices in the El Reno high school studios, most of us were only “extras.” We looked forward to the time when, as sophomores, we would be minor characters in the major films. REEL 2 Lights! Action! Camera! And we did have action in the sophomore year! Leading our cast were Hugh Hollon, president; Bill Putnam, vice- president; Genevieve Gerber, secretary; and Martha Jane Hodges, treasurer. Directors were Mr. Ray Porter, Mr. O. F. Carlton, Miss Florice Lyday, Miss Nadine Runyan, and Miss Mabel Jones. Dialogue was furnished by many members of the class who were active in speech work. Especially prominent in that field were the two Ogden broth- ers, Frank and Charles, who debated in the finals of the Mid-State tournament; Bill Putnam, who won second place in the standard oratory contest of the National Forensic league and again in the state con- test; and Norine Holland, who, through her speech work, won a summer scholarship to the University of Denver. Bill Putnam won a similar scholarship. Musical effects were supplied by Rose Ann McClain, a member of the girls’ quartet and school pianist; Bob Dale, who played the leading role in the high school operetta, won the district tenor solo contest, and was a member of the boys’ quartet; Dorothy Lee Smith, who also had a leading part in the operetta; and many other sophomores who were members of the glee clubs, mixed chorus, band and orchestra. During our sophomore year, the cast was gaining experience, preparing for major roles in E. H. S. movies. As juniors, we hoped to prove ourselves capable actors in more commanding roles. REEL 3 Now, we were “in the swing” of every film pro- duced by the El Reno high school studios. The junior class was represented in nearly every activity of the school, many juniors being leaders in their particular activities. Officers of the class were Bill Putnam, presi- dent: Kenneth Kamm, vice-president; Martha Jane Hodges, secretary; and James Burmeier, treasurer. Sponsors were Mr. 0. F. Carlton, Mr. Ray Porter, Miss Mabel Jones, Miss Evelyn Blades, and Miss May Shanklin, whom we elected chairman of the junior sponsors. Three members of our class, Rose Ann McClain, Martha Jane Hodges, and Virginia Hulbert, were members of the girls’ quartet. Rose Ann again served as school pianist, and both Rose Ann and Martha Jane accompanied musical organizations of the school. Arthur Summers and Bob Dale represented the class in the boys’ quartet, and Bob carried the lead in the high school musical comedy, “Love Goes South.” Arthur Summers, Margaret Fischer and Bill Putnam also played leading roles in the same production. El Reno winners in instrumental contests of that year included Burrel Gambol, who received excellent rating in the district trombone solo contest for 1937-38; and Dean Thompson, who was rated excel- lent in the district, and superior in the state contest for alto saxophone solos. Sound effects for our movies were also supplied by many juniors. Bill Putnam won first place in the Weatherford contests for dramatic declamation and standard oratory, and was named best actor in the district meet. The two Ogden brothers, Frank and Charles, were outstanding in debate. Helen Little and Norine Holland were also very active in speech work. Taking roles in the “Sports Shorts” were several Starring in the athletic fields were Roy Loyall, members of the sophomore class. Kenneth Kamm John Ix yall, Bob Jensen and Bob Boardman, in began his football career; Johnny Loyall, Roy biisketball: Kenneth Kamm, Vernie Barnes, Wilfred Loyall, and Bob Jensen started playing basketball; Siler, and Dick Jerman, in football. Wilfred Siler went out for wrestling; Daniel John- son, Arthur Summers, Roy Loyall and Wilfred Siler The junior class successfully presented one of made the track team; and Donald Arnold played on the most impressive plays ever given in El Reno, the golf team. Playing leads in “The Fool” were Bill Putnam and (20) ALBUM OF ACTORS Virginia Hulbert, while supposing roles were played by Bob Dale, Arthur Summers, Betty Sue Bolton, Dean Thompson, Helen Little, Margaret Fischer, Hugh Hollon, Jack Hodgkinson, Stella Andrew, Kenneth Kamm, Burrel Gambel, Laura Virginia Trotter, J. I . Neal, Frank Waldo, Rose Ann McClain, Daniel Johnson, Betty Crowley, Wil- liam Spencer, Reba Jane Test, Martha Jane Hodges, and Margaret Nell Jones. Miss Ruth Torpey directed the play. One of our class, Margaret Fischer,was chosen honorary sponsor of the Senate debating society for the year 1938-39. Martha Jane Hodges was elected football queen during our junior year. An essay on Americanism, for a contest sponsored by the Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars was written by Edith Dyer. Her essay won first place in the state finals of the contest. As a climax to the year’s activities, the juniors entertained the seniors with the annual junior-senior banquet, carrying out a musical theme, at the Etta Date junior high school on May 13. REEL 4 Now, we were the “stars” of El Reno high school! As seniors, we were to draw the box office receipts for which we had worked since entering high school—diplomas. Our board of directors, led by its chairman, Miss May Shanklin, was composed of Miss Josephine Edwards, Miss Evelyn Blades, Miss Mabel Jones, and Mr. O. F. Carlton. Leading the cast for our final picture before retirement from E. H. S. screen work were Kenneth Kamm, president: Bill Putnam, vice-president: Mary Margaret Phelps, secretary; and Bernice Harrod, treasurer. Again, members of the class took part in the double feature, debate and dramatics. Bill Putnam won first place in district and state contests for standard oratory; he also won the grand champion- ship of the state of Oklahoma for standard oratory, and first place in Mid-State and second place in the state contests for dramatic reading. Helen Little won second place in Mid-State standard oratory: Charles and Frank Ogden represented El Reno in the finals of the Classen high school debate tourna- ment; and Norine Holland was a member of the team that qualified E. H. S. for the state debate tournament. Bill Putnam, Betty Sue Bolton, and Arthur Summers were members of the cast of “Andante,” one-act play which won first place in the district and state contests. Senior “stars” won many honors for their class during the school year. John Loyall and Genevieve Gerber were elected king and queen of the April Fool’s carnival. John was also captain of the bas- ketball team, while Kenneth Kamm was football captain. Serving the newly organized Students’ Association as president and secretary, respectively, were Hugh Hollon and Virginia Hulbert. Musical accompaniments for the senior “plot” were given by the girls’ quartet, composed of Mar- garet Fischer, Martha Jane Hodges, Helen Little and Virginia Hulbert, all senior girls; by Margaret Fischer, Frank Ogden, Martha Jane Hodges, Arthur Summers, Arthur Miller, and Bill Putnam, who had leading roles in the high school musical comedy, “In Old Vienna”; and by Helen Little, who won first place in the district contralto solo contest. Not forgetting that “westerns” are ever popular, the class presented the comedy, “Cowboy from Brooklyn,” as the senior play. Every senior was given an opportunity to participate in this play, and most of the class did have some part in its produc- tion. Leading roles were played by Arthur Sum- mers, Virginia Hulbert, Helen Little, Kenneth Kamm, Hugh Hollon. J. P. Neal, Burrel Gambel, Marjorie Powell, Daniel Johnson and Bill Putnam, while supporting roles were played by John Win- stead, Margaret Fischer, Don Arnold, Arthur Miller, Jack Hodgkinson, Betty Crowley. Bryce Woodman, James Burmeier, Martha Jane Hodges, Betty Sue Bolton, Orin Koerner, and James Radcliff. First place in the essay contest of the Oklahoma Student Writers’ convention, held at Edmond, was won by Laveda Shaw, and second place in poetry contests at the same convention was won by Craw- ford Warren. As a grand finale to four years of moving picture production in the El Reno high school studios, we seniors donned caps and gowns, attended the com- mencement service and class night program, where we heard our valedictorian, Edith Dyer, and our salutatorian, James Burmeier, deliver their mas- sages. Last of all. we went to the commencement exercises, received our diplomas, and said goodbye to our dear alma mater. “We bear thee a love so fervent. It shall never (lie (21) ON THE INSIDE C A RBO X ATOT ET RAM 1! N COBALTIC NITRATE RESOLVED CAESAR'S FOLLOWERS BROWSING HEAVE HO. LADS! TIME TRAVEL TIPS (22) COMING ATTRACTIONS THE SENIORS OF '40, '41, '42 All-star coming attractions are here represented by five juniors, three sophomores, and two freshmen • • • Sammy Shackelford—president of the Junior class • • • Kenneth Sain—selected as president of the National Hon- or society for next year • • • Jimmy Blair—for his out- standing sendee to his class and high school • • Grant Hildebrand—whose cheerful attitude has endeared him to the hearts of the student body. • • • Howard Minton— among the most courteous of all courteous juniors • • • Tommy McGill—president of the sophomore class • • • Dolene Hebberd—a girl who has served her alma mater unselfishly • • • Charles Malone—the Sir Walter Raleigh of the sophomores • • • John Brown—president of the freshman class • • Rojean Mohnike—an all-round freshman girl • • • (23) A 1940 RELEASE •� OUR FIRST LINE PARTY This year we were invited to appear in the El Reno High School Motion Picture Company’s grand premiere, “Freshmen of 36-37. This being our first public appear- ance as movie stars, the proper etiquette to be used for such a momentous occasion was explained to us by our officers, Howard Minton, president: Sammy Shackelford, vice-presi- dent: and Raymond Rollin, secretary-treasurer, with the assistance of our class sponsor, Miss Ernestine Cortezar. Barbara Taylor was immediately signed by local talent scouts to star in the forthcoming production. “The Corona- ton of the Football Queen.” Teasers of “Sophomores of 37-38” sharpened the cur- iosity of each of us to see the sequel to our first premiere. OUR SECOND LINE PARTY Immediately, because we had been so impressed by our first show, our own company started the production of “Sophomores of 37-38. An attraction added to our pro- duction was a comedy entitled “Growing Pains , with Mar- jorie Hunt, Jerry Kelso. Charles Blake, and A. J. Stitt star- ring. CLASS ROLL First row—Gordon Anderson, Kermit Anderson, Billy Baker, Leon Baker, Chris Bargeliotes, Doris Barlow, June Mae Barnes, Paul Bartlett, Lois Baucom, Carleton Bayless, Porter Beard. Russell Biffle. Charles Blake. Second row— Jimmy Blair, Darwin Blanc, Mary Louise Boon, Anna Belle Brown, Pauline Bruce, Dcrothy Buss. Jimmy Canon, Daniel Carter, D. D. Carter, Stuart Chambers, Rosalie Coker, Mar- jorie Connor. Ruth Conrad. Third row—R. J. Cooksey, Delbert Corlee, Launteen Cotten. Elizabeth Cox, Claude Daniels. Lorrayne Dooley, Billy Douglas. Josephine Douglas, Wilma Jean Dungan. Frances Egelston. Leora Estes, Jack Evans, Frances Fahay. Fourth row—Bob Feistel. Kenneth Flagler, Mary Ellen Fouts, Warren Frazier, Sarah J. Fuller. Mary Jane Gaines. Byron Gambel, Mildred Gardner. Kath- ryn Gibbs, Frank Gibson, Gloria Gilbert, Lewis Gilmore, Harriet Golden. Fifth row—Buddy Grace, Eileen Green, James Griggs. Craig Hampton, Glenn Hansberry. William Hardwick, Lynn Heitman, Maxine Heitzman, Mozelle Henry, Ven Hickerson, Grant Hildebrand, Johnie Hill, Myrtle Hin- ricksen. Sixth row—Helen Hofmann, Evelyn Holland, June Holland. Albert Houle, jr., Charles Hummel, Marjorie Hunt, Morris Hurst, Asa Johnson. Mariam Keller, Jerry Kelso, Kendall Kerr, Kathleen Kester, Bill Laird. A 19 0 RELEASE Some of us wailed to leave this line party and request- ed a return performance. But the eagerness felt by most students to see their third line party downed all anticipa- tion of a return performance. OUR THIRD LINE PARTY The receiving line at our third party, Juniors of 38-39 . consisted of Sammy Shackelford, president; Jerry Kelso, vice-president: Hubert Marsh, secretary; Raymond Rollin. treasurer; and Mr. M. L. Bast, Miss Josephine Hodnett, Miss Vivian Mattox, Miss Mildred Mehew, and Mrs. James Blair, sponsors. Starring in this production were Anna Belle Brown, lootball queen, and Pauline Bruce, band queen. Added at- tractions were a spelling bee. with Kenneth Flagler taking the curtain calls; speech activities, featuring Jimmy Blair, Marjorie Hunt, Charles Blake, Byron Gambel, and Barbara Taylor; and the grand finale of this production, a farewell toast to the upper-classmen in the form of the annual junior- senior banquet, with a picturesque and gay setting in the Hawaiian Islands. Next year, we shall feature in the production, “Seniors of 39-40 , after three long years of hard and progressive work toward our goal as stars in this mammoth production. CLASS ROLL First row— Dorothy Louise Lewis, Lillian Little, Jewel Lord, Stuart MacSwain, Opal Macumber. Anna Majors. Hu- bert Marsh. Elaine McCain. Junior McCray. Mildred Means. Elizabeth Millwee, Howard Minton, Barbara Mitchell. Sec- ond row—Lonnie Mitchell. Marguerite Money, Jeritza Moore, Max Morris, Wayne Morrow, Emery Mosher, Joe Murphy, Curtis Myers. Lela Myers, Nancy Naylon, Mildred Novy. Floyd Palmer. Ira Palmer. Third row—Carol Perso, Mildred Peterson. Raymond Petitt, Rebecca Rice. Jack Ride- nour, Clinton Riley, Raymond Rollin, Viola Rush. Kenneth Sain, Frances Sandefur, Mildred Sanford, Sammy Shackel- ford. Robert Sheets. Fourth row—Margaret Shirey, Thelma (25) Smith. Eleanor Stahl. A. J. Stitt, Jack Story. James Street. Dena Svanas, Eleanor Talley. Barbara Taylor. Marge Tem- pleton, Ralph Thein. Russell Thomas. Howard Timanus. Fifth row—Virginia Timberlake, Billie Jeanne Torpey, Juanita Townsend. Florene Turner, Raymond Lee Urton, Doris Van Fleet. Florence Vann, Clarence Von Tungeln, Raymond Wagner. William Wallace. Voncielle Watson. John West, Kenneth Wheeler. Sixth row—Mary Bell Wickware, Anna Marie Wied, Pauline Williams. Thomas Williams, Winifred Williams. James Willmon. Boyd Wilson, jr.. Everett Wilson. Marjorie Witt, Bob Woodhouse, David Wright, Stowe York, Gus Zais. A 1941 PRODUCTION MR. JOHN WOODWARD’S HOMEROOM. 10-A: First row—Frances Bratton. Charlotte Bennett. Marjorie Bran- son, Eleanor Davis. Mary Lou Cozad, Pat Bywater, vice- president. Kenneth Bolingcr, president. Lloyd Corlee, sec- retary-treasurer, Hazel Davis, Helen Brown. Second row- - Alice Mae Atwood, Catherine Bruce, Margaret Clark, Mil- dred Aubrey. Levoy Baldwin, Walter Branstool, Florence Clark, Frank Capps. Virginia Cooksey. Third row—Thelma Cory, Jack Close, W. H. Chase, Eugene Davis, Hattie Atkin- son, Bobby Chilton, Betty Birlew. MR. DELBERT SCOTT’S HOMEROOM. 10-B: First row—Opal Hart. Delphine Godfrey, Geraldine Donnellan. Geraldine Garnett. Orbie Estelle, president. Christine Ellerd, secretary-treasurer. Vivian Hale, Dolores Harrison. Barbara Douglas. Dona Mae Fahey. Second row—Hubert Doke, El- don Dungan. Kenneth Hart. Harold Defenbaugh, Charles Faubion, Roy Hahn, Marshall Dyche. Third row—Wilma Mae Hart, Lillian Gilbert, Oscar Dow, Karl Dittmer, Jay Denwalt, Fay Gardner, Hazel Harrison. MISS MARY EDWARDS' HOMEROOM. 10-C: First row—Archie G. Jones. Mary Leach, Anne Ireland, Mar- guerite Lakin, secretary-treasurer, Dewey Kessler, presi- dent, Herbert Little, Dolene Hebbcrd, Betty Jean Imboden, Jewell Loyall, Lenora Jacks. Second row—John Henderson. John Hutton, Phil Jerman, Ernest Long, Orville Leach, Clifford Boevers, Harvey Johnson, Lois Hulbert, Ethel Fran- ces Julian. Third row—Clara Hickcrson, Marilyn Hoffman. Charles Hummel. Charles Luttrell, Rayford Johnson, Harold Hebbert, Vesta Mac Henricksen, and Vera Jarchow. HOMEROOM 10-A HOMEROOM 10-B HOMEROOM 10-C HOMEROOM 10-D HOMEROOM 10-E HOMEROOM 10-F MR. HARVEY CROMWELLS HOMEROOM. 10-D: First row—Pearl Pennybaker, Naomi McDermott. Helen Ru- by Perdue. Sara Ann Preston, president, Catherine Newsom, vice-president, Dorothy Mitchell, secretary-treasurer, Don- ella Monday. Dorothy Jean Pipkin. Katherine Maynard. Sec- ond row—Tommy McGill. Ruby Money. Edward Novy. Charles Malone, Robert Myers, Frank Payton. Viola Powell, Vera Moore. Third row—Annaleen Pearce, J. E. O’Neil, Clyde Moore. Charles Pcrso, Floyd Martin, Juanita Peter- son, Virginia Mitchell. MISS IRENE MARCH’S HOMEROOM, 10-E: First row—Helen Lou Ricker. Helen Ruth Seamands. Doris Rey- nolds. Audell Smith, Lillie Mae Schumacher, secretary, Margaret Ann Rice, president, Louise Spears, vice-president, Nellie Marie Shultz, treasurer, Verna Lee Sharp. Alberta Shumate. Second row—Robert Rhodes, Foy Sanders. Vern- on Rush. Loren Rochelle, Raymond Roblyer. Robert Shirey, Edison Schooley. Wesley Shaw. Virdin Royse. Third row— Flora C. Russell. Billy Riggs. T. C. Shacklett. Elam Snod- grass, Blake Sherman. Mary Louise Shereretz. Mary K. Smith. MISS EUNICE CORMACK’S HOMEROOM, 10-F: First row—Opal Todd. Alma Steenrod. Brunt York. Jack Tomp- kins. Junior Youkey, Patty Tompkins, president, Theda Stephenson, secretary-treasurer. Betty Mia Stitt, Betty June Zimmerman. Wilma Stearns. Second row—Clifford White- man, Paul Stearns. James Upton. Kenneth Hart, Bob Warn- burg. Bernice Wise. Edward Von Tungeln. Jack Wellborn, Julia Alice Whenry. Third row—Linky Wilson, Helen Tur- ner. Burdette Wiedman. Carl Wallace, Eugene Stahl, Jean Young, Charles Turner, Roger Woodman, Dorothy Todd. A 1942 PREMIERE MR. HENRY AVERY’S HOMEROOM. 9-A: First row— Helen Carter, Catherine Colley. Bob Biggert, Jim Crowley, vice-president. Jack Burmeier, John Brown, president, Vir- ginia Bell Bruce. Bonnye Belle Bayless, secretary-treasurer, Maxine Barrett. Florence Curry, Jacqueline Colley. Mamie Courtney. Second row—Marjorie Brown. Wanda Cupp. Minnie Britton. Richard Boynton, Robert Chilcott, Raymond Capell, Betty Allen. Maxine Brown, Virginia Bright, Bonnie Boston, and Velma Beecham. Third row—Glenn Blair, George Albright, Frank Cochran, Jack Britton, Herbert Bolinger, Ray Blevins, Jack Andrews. Jim Cherry, Betty Buss. Betty Booth. Mary Frances Bennett. MISS LOTTIE BAKER’S HOMEROOM. 9-B: First row—Gene Dozier, Florence Godfrey, Lois Green, Johnny Maude Fleming, Weldon Dooley, vice-president, Betty Jo Gibbs, secretary-treasurer, Lawrence Dyche, president, Lu- cille Ellison, Laverna Guth, Janice Ferguson, Geraldine Deu- bel, Roby Ferguson. Second row—Harold Farris, Jack Grant, Trula Glass, Juanita Estes, Winna Mae Farmer, Do- rene Dyer, Thomas Gilliland, Raymond Fouts, Bud Foster, Carl Davis. Third row—Harold Frazier, Clifford Golden, Roy Esham, Wayne Grulkey, Eugene Girard, Bill Gibson, Jack Doyle, Zennon Gill, Floyd Funderburg, Tom Emerson. MR. BRYAN BRADY'S HOMEROOM. 9-C: First row— Helen Hummel. Marie Keith, Dolores James, Verna B. Har- rell, Jane Kelso, treasurer, Georgia Mae Huckabee, presi- dent. Shirley Jean Kirk, Gloria Hardwick, secretary, Lois Higginbotham, Pauline Hahn, Fay Kessler. Second row— Charles Rhodes. Marjorie Knott. Lucille Jenkins, Florence Johnson, Juanita Hayward, June Gordon, Gilberetta Hilde- brand, Wanda Lee Johnson, Melvin Jacks. Third row—Ho- mer Hubbs, Jimmy Hale. Harvey Jacks, Jimmy Hodges, George Horton, Harlin Helgeson, Claude Holland. Charlie Horton. HOMEROOM 9-A HOMEROOM 9-B HOMEROOM 9-C HOMEROOM 9-E HOMEROOM 9-F MISS BEA MANTOOTH’S HOMEROOM. 9-D: First row—Mary E. Lay. Mary Nottingham. Margaret Ogden. Ro- jean Mohnikc. Marjie McGinnis, secretary-treasurer. James Murphy, vice-president. Jack Mitchell, president. Maybeth McGill. Moyna June Nicholson. Evelyn Panick, Bob Mowry. Lawrence Offield. Second row—Allen Loganbill, Jack Ma- honey. Billy Kuczynski, Billy Marshall. Bobby Myers. Paul Moulton, Leon Miller, Allctta Koerner, James Murray. Gil- bert Palmer. John Wesley Lanman, Carol Marsh. Leota McGrew. Third row--John Wesley Pavy. Warner Lee Mor- ris. Marvin LaFollette. C. B. Moore. Martin Nievar. Lyle Leach. Esther Mae Lillie. Mary Mitchell. Irbie Mosher. Betty Jo Palmer. Helen Morrow. Bernice Kuhlman. MISS RUTH TORPEY S HOMEROOM. 9-E: First row —Marguerite Shiffman, Marge Smith. Georgette Story, Jua- nita Statton, Betty Stout, treasurer. Ruth Steddom, secre- tary. Roy Swain, president, Mary Rochelle, Dorothy Schwab. Marjorie Riley. Eugenia Perkins. Logretta Roberts, Johnny Sams. Second row—Kenneth Schooley, Don Rector. Juanita Rush. Mary Louise Roush. Alvin Stroud. Bill Rowe. Merle Simmons. Howard Rug, Eloise Penwright, Mary Lucille Stansbury. Lorraine Smithwick. Marie Schones, Betty Lee Rauh. Third row—Raymond Simmons. Calvin Siegrist, Fred Senn. Jimmy Rinehart. Wayne Roblyer. Everett Sweezy. vice-president, LaVern Rumley, Harold Rush. Kenneth Peacher. Thomas Robinson, Norbert Salsman, Glen Ramsey. Luther Perso. MR. LOVORN WALKERS HOMEROOM. 9-E: First row—Esther Youkey, Lorraine Thompson. Carolyn Whitney, Ila Wright. Velda Thompson, vice-president. Helen Tinsley, secretary. Stanley Youngheim, president. Donald Thompson, treasurer, Ruth Von Tungeln, Jessie Jo Wright. Aileen Tom- lins. Eleanor Thompson. Second row—Virginia Wilhoit, Louise Williams. J. C. Tate. Paul Thompson. Charles Wil- kerson. Leonius Woodring. John Wright. Wayne Wick. Nel- lie Underwood. Virginia Werger, Ruby Leah Wyrick. Third row —J. D. Ziegler. Gerald Thompson. Johnny Valderas, Steve Wilds. Ivan Yount. Everett Wiser. John Worthington, Laddie Thompson, Reese Thompson. Jack Wil- liams. Relbert Tatum, Stacy Turner, Clyde Urton, Junior Valderas. SIDE GLANCES fl I’VK BEEN WOKKIN WHATNOTS A STITCH IN TIME SPEED AND ACTION IX)TS AND DASHES LOTS OF FLASHES sna Tl i: i ■■■:. 1 . BLUE AND WHITE FOREVER (30) TWKNnnMiCINTUB FEtfUQES (31) STUDENT COUNCIL HI-V Organized Frebruary, 1939 . . . project of problems of democracy class . . . administration recognized need for an organization to head student program . . . purposes of group are to provide additional opportunities for character development and citizenship training through purposeful experi- ences in a democratic society, to unify the program of extra-curricular activities under student manage- ment, to cooperate with the faculty in maintaining a high degree of school morale, and to promote the general welfare of the high school . . . representa- tives of students in charge of the carnival . . . conducted all student elections . . . faculty advisers are Principal Walter P. Marsh, Miss Rose Witcher, Mr. John Woodward. STUDENT COUNCIL: First row—Jane Kelso, Juanita Townsend, J. P. Neal. Virginia Hulbert. secretary, Bud Hardwick, vice-president. Hugh Hollon, president. Jimmy Canon, treasurer. Elizabeth Cox. Nancy Navlon. Frank Ogden, Miss Rose Witcher. Second row—Mr. John Wood- ward, Dolene Hebberd. Elvaleen Wise, Ruth Steddom. Curtis Myers, Harry Coates. Kenneth Kamm, Frank Gibson. Principal W. P. Marsh. Third row—Alberta Shumate, Mary Frances Bennett. Ruth Von Tungeln, Kenneth Sain. Zennon Gill. Lawrence Offield, Jack Tompkins. Hazel Harrison. Pat Bywater. Officially chartered in 1926 . . . purpose of club is to develop leadership and Christian character . . . annual first semester picnic held October 27 . . . Thanksgiving and Christmas charity baskets given away . . . attended local churches throughout the year . . . second semester picnic held April 14 . . . initiation held for 10 pledges, April 27 . . . Sponsored by Mr. Delbert Scott, Mr. O. F. Carlton, and Mr. M. L. Bast. HI-Y: First row—Tommy McGill, Stuart Chambers, Donald Arnold, treasurer, A. J. Stitt, vice-president, Ken- neth Kamm. president. Bobby Woodhouse, secretary. Bob Kelly. Arthur Summers. Wayne Funderburg. Second row— Mr. O. F. Carlton, sponsor. Bob Mowry, Jimmy Canon, Sammy Shackelford. Harold Deffenbaugh, James Griggs.Mr. Delbert Scott, sponsor. Earnest Potts. Lawrence Offield. Third row—Grant Hildebrand, Billy Douglas. Buddy Grace. Stuart MacSwain, Albert Houle. Frank Waldo, John Wesley Lanman, Raymond Rollin. NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE: First row—Pat Bywater, Donella Monday, Sammy Shackelford, Jimmy Canon, Marjorie Hunt, treasurer, Helen Little, vice-presi- dent, Charles Ogden, president, Frank Ogden, secretary. Elizabeth Cox, Barbara Taylor, Jimmy Blair, Norine Hol- land, Byron Gambcl. Second row—Miss Ruth Torpey, sponsor, Kenneth Bolingcr, Martha Jane Hodges. Pauline Bruce, Billie Jeanne Torpey, Bob Mowry, Charles Blake. Bill Putnam, Nancy Naylon, Virginia Hulbert, Jim Crowley, Jane Kelso. Patty Tompkins, Mr. Harvey Cromwell, sponsor. National Forensic League Organized in 1925 . . .«National honor society for outstanding high school students in debate and individual speech activities . . . membership extends to 500 schools in 40 states . . . aim is to encourage more participants of higher standard in speech activities ... El Reno chapter one of the oldest and largest in Oklahoma ... 24 active members . . . special invitation based on chapter activity and size extended to one entry in individual contest and one member representing school for national congress at Beverly Hills, California . . . Mr. Harvey Crom- well, and Miss Ruth Torpey, sponsors of local chapter. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: First row—Robert Dcfenbaugh, Martha Jane Hodges. Helen Little, Edith Dyer, James Burmeier, vice-president, Margaret Phelps, president, Eileen Von Tungeln. secretary, Norine Holland, Laura Vir- ginia Trotter, Bill Putnam. Frank Waldo. Second row—Miss Josephine Hodnett. sponsor, Harriet Golden. Margaret Nell Jones. Mildred Sturdavant, Ruthanne Rhodes. Cecelia Shanklin. Mary Maud Thompson. Doris Van Fleet, Nancy Naylon, Barbara Taylor, Ruth Conrad. Rowena Kreger. Third row—Henry Dittmer, Frank Von Tungeln. Carleton Bayless. Kenneth Kamm. Curtis Myers, Jewel Lord. William Spencer, Charles Ogden, Kenneth Sain. Frank Ogden. Members not in picture. Rose Ann McClain and Margaret Fischer. National 11 on or Society Organized in 1932 . . . membership limited to 15 per cent of graduating seniors and five per cent of second semester juniors . . . purpose is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote worthy leadership, and encourage development of character . . . annual banquet held April 20 in home economics rooms . . . officers for 1339-40 school term are Kenneth Sain, president; Curtis Myers, vice-president; Ruth Conrad, secretary . . . Miss Josephine Hodnett, sponsor. PHILALATIIEAN Organized in 1922 . . . purpose of group is to promote leadership among the girls . . . book re- views and varied programs presented in meet ings . . . annual Christmas basket given to needy family . . . first courtesy week climaxed by pledges pledging members and conducting weekly meeting . . . initiation held February 14 . . . Phi-B. M. C. banquet held in the home economics rooms, April 7 . . . sponsored by Miss Josephine Edwards. PHILALATHEAN: First row—Gloria Gilbert. Theda Stephenson. Nancy Naylon, Elizabeth Cox. Dorothy Brown, secretory, Mildred Sturdavant, vice-president, Margaret Fischer, president. Miss Josephine Edwards, sponsor, Norine Holland, treasurer, Barbara Taylor. Dolores Harrison, Eleanor Davis, Penny Vann, Rose Ann McClain. Second row —Marjorie Witt, Mary Ellen Foutz, Kathryn Gibbs, Lillie Marie Penwright, Lois Bauccm, Helen Lou Ricker. Margaret Ann Rice. Mildred Gardner, Catherine Newsom, Naomi McDermott. Doris Van Fleet, Mariam Keller, Anna Belle Brown. Third row—Alberta Shumote, Kathryn Doke, Jerry Kelso, Anne Ireland, Burdette Wiedman, Kathleen Kester. Billie Jeanne Torpey, Claude Daniels. Marjorie Hunt, Harvel Bryant, Margaret Clark. Betty Crowley. BONITA MARICA CATTA Organized in 1914 . . . oldest girls’ club in high school . . . purpose is to foster love of literature and culture among its members . . . book reviews and talks given in meetings . . . annual pledge could and play given by pledges . . . B. M. C.-Phi line party held first semester ... 22 pledges initiated into club, January 23 . . . annual mother-daughter banquet given April 17 ... sponsored by Miss Lottie Baker. BONITA MARICA CATTA: First row—Henry Ruth Schwartz. Gladys Taylor. Bette Dale, Margaret Shirey, Vivian Hale, Margaret Nell Jones, treasurer, Mary Margaret Phelps, president, Jessie Margaret Shacklett, vice-president, Jimmie Kay Harrison, secretary, Dorothy Jean Pipkin, Helen Brown, Donella Monday, Alice Mae Reed. Edith Dyer. Second row—Ruth Conrad, Helen Ruth Seamands, Kath- erine Maynard, Jeritza Moore, Betty Sue Bolton, Helen Little, Ccnnie Morgan, Betty June Zimmerman, Martha Jane Hodges, Virginia Hulbert, Betty Mia Stitt, Marjorie Powell. Fay Gardner, Hazel Harrison. Pat Bywater, Miss Lottie Baker, sponsor. Third row—Helen Ruby Perdue, Mary Margaret Mowry, Laveda Shaw, Hazel Davis, Harriet Golden, Gladys Norma Coit, Cecelia Shanklin, Virginia Timberlake, Gloria Gebhart, Geraldine Donnellan, Dolene Hebberd, Mary Lou Cozad, Mary Louise Boon, Marguerite Lakin, Louise Spears. Marilyn Hoffman. PHILALA- THEAN BONITA MARICA CATTA LITERATI TRADE AND INDUS- TRIAL CLUB LITERATI: First row—Ruby Thein. Lillie Mae Schu- macher, Geraldine Garnett, Betty Birlew, Mary Jane Gaines, treasurer, Lorrayne Dooley, vice-president, Mary Maud Thompson, secretary, Frances Rumfelt, president. Gertrude Satterwhite, Delma Lunnon, Nellie Marie Shultz. Second row—Juanita Townsend, Alice Moore Jones, Eileen Von Tungeln, Lorene Nigh, Vonda Branstool, Geraldine Deubel, Ida Ree Wright, Dorothy Buss, Mary Louise Sherertz, Miss Mabel Jones, sponsor. Third row—Patty Tompkins. Dena Svanas, Elaine McCain, Lillian Little. Elizabeth Millwee. Winifred Williams. Helen Boczkiewicz. LITERATI Organized in 1934 by Miss Mabel Jones, present sponsor . . . purposes of organization are to develop leadership, to discover and train talents of members, and to encourage a high scholastic standing . . . Interesting details of American authors’ homes was theme for year’s programs . . . Christmas party held in home of sponsor . . . initiation held for 16 pledges at N. Y. A. cottage, January 22 . . . annual mother-daughter banquet held April 18 at the high school. TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL CLUB: First row—Albert Simmons, Everett Wilson, Feliece McGill. Florene Turner, Voncielle Watson, secretary, Julia Ann Underwood, vice- president. Daniel Johnson, president, Tcm Taylor, treasurer, Wilfred Siler, Lee Roy Waller. Walter Myers. Second row —Mr. C. L. McGil, sponsor, Orin Koerner. Overton Ander- son. Alvin Koert. Glenn Hansberry, D. D. Carter, Robert Sheets, Richard Maurer, William Spencer, R. J. Cooksey. TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL CLUB Organized at the beginning of the second semes- ter of 1937-38 school term . . . purposes of club are to study the vocational opportunities for young men and women, to give its members a broader view of the world’s work, and to connect the work of the school with the vocational life of the community . . . initiation held at first of semester, when 15 pledges became active members . . . sponsored by Mr. C. L. McGill. (35) PEPETTS Organized in 1925 . . . purpose of club is to render service to school and create pep for all activities . . . Connie Morgan elected queen of pep to ride on float in the all-school parade, November 11... stunts given in assembly . . . Helen Little and Margaret Fischer sang on the girls’ quartet ... 28 pledges initiated on January 6 . . . Ernestine Owenby elected mascot . . . annual football-basketball banquet given March 24 . . . won third place for club concession at April Fool’s carnival . . . annual mother- daughter tea held April 25 . . . Miss Vivian Mattox, sponsor. PEPETTS: First row—Pat By water. Ruth Conrad, Betty Mia Stitt. Marjorie Powell, Eleanor Davis, Betty June Zimmerman. Bernice Harrod. yell leader. Nancy Nay Ion, yell leader, Laura Virginia Trotter, Mary Margaret Mowry. Mildred Gardner, Dorothy Brown, Billie Jeanne Torpey. Second row—Louise Spears. Katherine Maynard, Elizabeth Cox. Theda Stephenson. Bette Dale. Gladys Taylor. Barbara Taylor, Connie Morgan, vice-president. Edith Dyer, presi- dent. Jerry Kelso, secretary-treasurer. Marjorie Hunt. Mar- garet Shinty, Vivian Hale. Norine Holland, Jessie Margaret Shacklett, Margaret Fischer. Third row—Miss Vivian Mattox, sponsor. Betty Crowley. Marguerite Lakin, Donella Monday. Jimmie Kav Harrison. Betty Sue Bolton. Helen Ruby Perdue. Helen Brown. Mary Lou Cozad, Hazel Harri- son. Fay Gardner, Naomi McDermott. Alice Mae Reed. Jeritza Moore. Pauline Bruce. Gloria Gilbert. Helen Ruth Seamands. Fourth row—Mary Margaret Phelps, Lillie Marie Penwright, Hazel Davis, Harriet Golden, Gladys Norma Coit, Helen Little. Helen Lou Ricker, Virginia Tim- berlake, Geraldine Donnellan. Doris Van Fleet. Marilyn Hoffman, Mary Louise Boon. Margaret Clark. Dolene Heb- berd, Margaret Ann Rice. Dolores Harrison. Fifth row— Margaret Nell Jones. Kathryn Gibbs, Nellie Marie Shultz. Lillie Mae Schumacher. Harvel Bryant. Anne Ireland, Claude Daniels. Dorothy Jean Pipkin. SQUAWS Organized in 1925 by Miss May Shanklin, still sponsor of the club . . . aim of club is to promote pep and to back the administration . . . Anna Belle Brown elected football queen ... 22 pledges initiated in December . . . stunts given in pep assemblies . . . Virginia Hulbert and Martha Jane Hodges sang on the girls’ quartet . . . Genevieve Gerber crowned queer, of April Fool’s carnival . . . won first prize for club concession at the carnival . . . farewell banquet given in May. SQUAWS: First row—Verna Lee Sharp, Lorrayne Dooley, Patty Tompkins, Anna Belle Brown. Mildred Stur- davant, Juanita Townsend, yell leader. Penny Vann, yell leader. Mary Bell Wickware, Josephine Douglas. Maxine Heitzman. Dorothy Mitchell. Kathleen Kester. Second row Laveda Shaw. Judy Steele. Burdette Wiedman, Mary Maud Thompson. Nadyne Brown. Maxine Brown. Elvaleen Wise, treasurer, Helen Huchtemann, secretary, Virginia Hulbert. president, Martha Jane Hodges, vice-president. Marjorie Witt. Leon Baker. Genevieve Gerber. Lois Baucom. Alice White. Third row—Miss Eunice Cormack, co-sponsor, Kathryn Doke, Elizabeth Millwee, Marian Keller, Vesta Mae Henricksen. Lenore Miller. Eileen Green. Mary Ellen Fouts. Doris Barlow. Rose Ann McClain. Mary Kathryn Lewis. Juanita Peterson. Miss May Shanklin. sponsor. Miss Bea Mantooth. honorary member. Fourth row—Barbara Mitchell, Opal Todd. Cecelia Shanklin. Bernice Wise. Dorothy Todd, Edith Huchtemann. Winifred Williams. Alberta Shumate. Jewell Lovall. Annaleen Peace. Lillian Little, Helen Turner, Eileen Von Tungeln. Fifth row—Rowena Kreger. Mildred Peterson. Clara Hiekerson. Mary Louise Sherertz, Geraldine Garnett, Dorothy Buss. Henry Ruth Schwartz, Helen Boczkiewicz. SIX FOOT NINE OGIMAS SIX FOOT NINE: Mr. C. L. McGill, sponsor. Bob Allen. Daniel Johnson, Thomas Peterson, Marvin Julian. Howard Minton. Glenn Hansberry, Alvin Koert. Jack Hodgkinson, Jean Young. SIX FOOT NINE Organized in 1937 . . . uniformed service club, whose members usher at various school activities . . . 9 members, each 6 feet or more in height . . . members offered opportunity for practice in devel- oping diplomacy, cooperation, loyalty, good posture, and individual responsibility . . . sponsored by Mr. C. L. McGill. OGIMAS: First row—Wayne Funderburg. Buddy Grab- felder, Richard Hobgood. Jimmy Blair, Stuart Chambers, Hugh Hollon, president, Bill Putnam, vice-president, Charles Blake, secretary-treasurer, Robert Sheets. J. P. Neal, Albert Houle, Jimmy Canon. Second row—Tommy McGill, Ken- neth Sain, A. J. Stitt. Charles Malone. Bryce Woodman. D. D. Carter, Emery Mosher, Mr. Delbert Scott, sponsor, Aldean Thompson. Sammy Shackelford, Jack Evans. Floyd Martin, Jack Tompkins. Third row—Clifford Whiteman. Paul Stearns, Buddy Grace, T. C. Shacklett, Arthur Sum- mers, Jack McKinster, Brunt York, Hubert Marsh. Jack Story, Boyd Wilson, Bud Hardwick. Bobby Woodhouse. Byron Gambel. OGIMAS Organized in October, 1938 . . . purpose of club is to foster pep among the boys of the high school . . . 20 charter members ... 30 pledges invited to become members ... 10 freshman boys pledged . . . Nancy Naylon elected sweetheart by the club . . . picnic held April 18 . . . Mr. Delbert Scott, sponsor. SENATE Organized in 1918 . . . purposes for year were to further debating, build character and citizenship, improve school sportsmanship, and foster loyalty to school . . . programs consisted of debates and speeches by members and guests . . . first semester officers were Bob Dale, president; Donald Arnold, vice-president; Daniel Johnson, secretary; and John Wesley Lanman, treasurer . . . Margaret Fischer, honorary sponsor . . . initiation held November 28 . . . first semester social held in home economics rooms, December 16 . . . annual spring banquet held April 21 at the Masonic Temple . . . Pauline Bruce elected honorary sponsor for next year . . . Mr. John Woodward and Miss Josephine Hodnett, sponsors. SENATE: First row—Robert Defenb:.ugh. Stuart Chambers. John Wesley Lanmen, James Burmeier, secre- tary-treasurer, Donald Arnold, president, Margaret Fischer, honorary sponsor, Arthur Summers, vice-president. Daniel Johnson, Albert Houle, Billy Douglas, Kenneth Sain. Second row—Mr John Woodward, sponsor. Charles Malone, Bob Feistel. A. J. Stitt. Raymond Wagner, Curtis Myers, Jack Hodgkinson. Finley Blanton. Bob Kelly, Miss Josephine Hodnett, sponsor. Third row—Grant Hildebrand, Raymond Rollin, Bob Mowry, Billy Palmer, Tommy McGill, Rayford Johnson, Charles Turner, Don Rector. FORUM Organized in 1914 . . . first semester officers were Bill Putnam, president; Charles Blake, vice- president; Bob Woodhouse, secretary; and Hubert Marsh, treasurer . . . initiation held December 19 for 9 pledges . . . annual first semester social held at the country home of J. P. Near, jr. . . . new ceremony for opening meetings adopted . . . annual spring banquet held April 28 at the Officers’ Club, Fort Reno . . . Billie Jeanne Torpey elected sweet- heart of the club . . . sponsored by Mr. LoVorn Walker. FORUM: First row—Byron Gambel. treasurer, Boyd Wilson. Earnest Potts, secretary, Frank Waldo, vice-presi- dent, Frank Ogden. J. P. Neal, president. Bill Putnam, Charles Ogden. Charles Blake, Hubert Marsh, Bobby Wood- house. Second row—Billy Marshall, Jack Evans, Jimmy Canon. Mr. LoVorn Walker, sponsor, Daniel Carter, Bob Boardman, Richard Hobgood, Sammy Shackelford, Kenneth Kamm. Burrel Gambel. Third row—Gene Dozier, Stanley Youngheim, Jimmie Rinehart, Bobby Lee Morrison, Bobby Myers, Jimmy Crowley, Buddy Grace. SENATE FORUM FUTURE HOME- MAKERS OF OKLAHOMA FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF OKLAHOMA: First row —Frances Bratton, Bernice Wise, Dorothy Todd, Ila Wright. Geraldine Deubel. Geraldine Garnett, secretary, Frances Rumfelt, vice-president. Mary Maud Thompson, president. Ruby Thein, treasurer, Alice Moore Jones, Lorene Nigh, Leila Von Tungeln, Verna Lee Sharp. Second row—Miss Eunice Cormack. sponsor. Marie Schones. Eileen Von Tungeln. Marjorie Smith, Maxine Brown. Elvaleen Wise, Helen Huchtemann. Barbara Douglas, Vonda Branstool, Jessie Jo Wright, Mary Louise Sherertz. Catherine Bruce. Miss Evelyn Blades, sponsor. Third row—Marjorie Knott. Betty Birlew, Opal Todd. Eleanor Thompson, Lucile Hofman, Ida Ree Wright, Nellie Underwood. Stella Andrew, Mildred Means, Helen Hofmann, Vest Mae Henricksen, Janice Ferguson, Rowena Kroger. Future Homemakers of Oklahoma Ix cal chapter of F. H. 0. organized September 18 . . . chapter initiated December 1 by Tuttle chap- ter of F. H. 0. . . . initiation for 13 pledges held January 2 . . . group attended state rally for members of state organizations in Oklahoma City, March 11... mother-daughter buffet supper held in home economics department, April 8 . . . Miss Eunice Cprmack, sponsor. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA: First row— Harold Farris, Delbert Tatum, Steve Wilds, Jay Denwalt, Hubert Doke. Bob Biggert. Thomas Peterson, secretary, Everett Fedderson, vice-president. Loyd Von Tungeln, presi- dent, John Winstead, treasurer. Bob Jensen, watch dog, Eldon Dungan, Norbert Salsman. Raymond Fouts, Glen Ramsey. Second row—Calvin Siegrist, John Worthington, John West. Clifford Boevers, Darwin Blanc, Ralph Royse, Glenn Stroud, S. A. Thompson. Kermit Anderson. Mr. Bryan Brady, sponsor, Leonius Woodring, Carl Senn, Clarence Von Tungeln, James Upton. Third row—Finley Blanton, Eugene Stahl, Murvel Hinricksen. Morris Hurst. Jol Muir. Harvey Johnson. Jim Fleming, Kenneth Hart. Allen Cordray. Frank Butler. Virdin Royse. Bud Foster, Edward Von Tungeln. William Whitacre, reporter, not in picture. «f Future Farmers of America Organized in September, 1938 . . . national organization of farm boys studying vocational agri- culture . . . objectives of club are to train future farmers for proficiency in farming, develop rural leadership, encourage thrift, improve the farm home and its surroundings, and to help the boys get estab- lished in the business of farming . . . eight judging teams competed in state agriculture contests . . . first annual father-son banquet held February 25 . . . entertained members of the F. H. 0. with a hayrack ride, April 14 . . . sponsored by Mr. Bryan Brady. SEPTEMBER KOI'NI) NEWSREEL everyone settling down to school activities after summer fun . . . the new home economics depart- ment, study hall, and floors in the main hall a great improvement over the old ones . . . high school students enjoying sharing their building with junior college students . . . football boosting well under way . . . club officers accepting their newly acquired positions . . . Bill Putnam elected student Kiwanian . . . the library with over three hundred new books . . . the Future Homemakers of Oklahoma newly organized ... an a capella choir composed of mem- bers selected from the boys’ and girls’ glee cjubs . . . James Burmeier editor of the El Reno American school page, “High School Happenings.” OCTOBER WAS THE MONTH IN WHICH Kenneth Kamm was elected senior class president and also student Kiwanian ... El Reno high school students had great fun eating hamburgers and watching fireworks at the state fair . . . the boys’ pep club was organized, with Hugh Hollon as presi- dent. It was named “Ogimas,” the Indian word for chiefs . . . the trio sang ‘Oh, Willie, We Have Missed You” in the old-fashioned radio broadcast the dra- matics class gave in assembly . . . Physics class visited the city water system . . . the Kamera Klub was organized . . . the big blue bus carried the creative writing class to the autumn meeting of the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association at Nor- man and stopped for the El Reno-Classen football game coming home. NOVEMBER WAS THE MONTH THAT a group of sophomores were made happy when they received invitations from the various clubs ... a large and colorful parade climaxed a week’s activi ties during American Education week. Many varied and colorful floats were entered by high school clubs. The brilliant Armistice Day pageant was a perfect tribute for the occasion . . . the sophomore class presented the annual class play, entitled “Anne of Green Gables,” with Eleanor Davis playing the leading role . . . speech students and debaters won outstanding honors at a speech tournament in Enid . . . Thanksgiving and turkey stopped school lessons temporarily. DECEMBER BROUGHT CHRISTMAS AND student participation in the Oklahoma Baptist Uni- versity’s speech contest at Shawnee . . . Christmas concert presented by the boys’ and girls’ glee clubs in the high school auditorium . . . club socials . . . Hi-Y barrel in the hall for donations to the needy . . . holiday spirit, mistletoe, and fun. IN JANUARY CAME News Year’s resolutions . . . the end of the first semester and much worry about future troubles during the second semester . . . Martha Jane Hodges being chosen for the Daughters of the American Revolution award . . . the long awaited band concert . . . the junior class play, entitled “The Night of January the Sixteenth,” which had a courtroom setting, and members of the audience for a jury ... a burlesque on the junior class play, called “The Morning of January the Seventeenth,” in which Tommy Jack Boardman ate fourteen bananas . . . Rose Ann McClain’s being appointed editor of the school page in the El Reno Tribune for five weeks. FEBRUARY CAME AROUND AND Charles Ogden was elected student Kiwanian . . . the musical comedy, In Old Vienna,” was success- fully given, with Pauline Bruce and Bill Putnam playing leading parts . . . Valentines were given out even in high school ... a constitution was being drawn up for a students’ association soon to be organized . . . Helen Little was appointed editor of the Boomer for five weeks. MARCH WAS WINDY BUT it was the month that the cooking class students held open house for their mothers . . . The El Reno High School Students’ Association was formed with a governing student council. Hugh Hollon was elected president of the association . . . the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars spon- sored their annual essay contest . . . Junior home rooms joined together and had a spelling contest. This was broadcast over the loud speaker, and Ken- neth Flagler finally defeated all opponents . . . the Indians were eliminated in the finals of the district basketball tournament at Enid . . . Glenn Cunning- ham, famous miler, spoke in assembly . . . Connie” Morgan accepted the position as editor of the Boomer. IN APRIL the Band Mothers’ April Fool’s carnival had every- one busy for a week. Genevieve Gerber and John Loyall were elected queen and king of the affair. The creative writing class put out a paper called “Karnival Kapers” . . . Arthur Miller became editor of the Boomer . . . The Lettermen’s club held its annual initiation ... The senior play, “Cowboy From Brooklyn,” “a wild and woolly” comedy, broke a five-year record for lx x office receipts . . . Mem- bers of the Spanish department attended the Pan- (40) (Continued on Page 44) MUSICAL EFFECTS Music . . . gives added pleas- ure to every production ... makes every scene more easily under- stood . . . with it emotion is stir- red, laughter provoked, sadness felt . . . without it civilization lacks the essence of beauty. Fine music department in E. H. S. . . . band under direc- tion of Mr. Tom Shirley . . . girls’ and boys’ glee clubs and mixed chorus under the supervis- ion of Miss Mary Edwards . . . Christmas concert by the glee clubs and mixed chorus a great success . . . Pauline Bruce elected band queen . . . lead- ing roles in royal April Fool’s drama were well portrayed by John Loyall and Genevieve Ger- ber, carnival king and queen. (41) Vocal Effects Many players in E. H. S. musical scenes . . . Christmas concert consisted of seasonal and varied music . . Star and bit players cooperate to produce annual musical comedy. In Old Vienna.” Leading roles were played by Bill Put- nam. Pauline Bruce, and Arthur Summers. Outstanding singing and acting, and beautiful scenes were featured in this show . . . Helen Little won first in contralto solo at district contest in Weatherford, and an excellent rating at the state meet in Norman . . . Girls’ quartet consisted of four talented stars. Margaret Fischer, Martha Jane Hodges. Helen Little, and Virginia Hulbert, and also won first in the district contest . . . Girls’ glee club, boys’ glee club, and mixed chorus all received superior ratings at the d strict contest. Girls’ glee club only one to participate in state contest, and received an excellent rating . . . All of these musical organizations get “top” billing on El Reno high school stage . . . presented many musical scenes for various civic club programs. DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS: First row -Betty Lc Rauh. baton twirler, Wanda Cupp. Maxine Hubbs, Anna- leen Pearce. Frances Bratton, Evelyn Lay. Maybeth McGlli. Margaret Ann Rice. Fay Gardner. Hazel Harrison, Marga.-et Ogden, Sara Ann Preston, drum major. Second row—Penny Vann, baton twirler, Jessie Jo Wright, Florence Johnson, Burdette Wiedman, Florence Clark. Evelyn Holland. Cath- erine Newsom. Ruth Steddom, Eleanor Davis. Maybsllc Russell, Betty Jean Imboden, Mr. Tom Shirley, director. Third row—Helen Turner, Wilma Stearns. Laverna Guth, Ruth Elliott. Flora C. Russell. Anna Marie Wied. Doris Reynolds. Audell Smith. Minnie Britton, Frances Julian, Betty Stout, Betty Jo Palmer, Carolyn Whitney, Alberta Shumate, Carol Perso. Instrumental Effects Instrumental effects in the productions on the El Reno high school stage have been created by the band and the drum and bugle corps . . . Two concerts given by band. Guest stars from Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. Stillwater, took part on these programs . . . Burrel Gambol, captain of the band . . . Drum and bugle corps won second in marching at festival in Shawnee, and the band won third in marching and second in sight reading Drum and bugle corps placed first in the tri-state band fes- tival held at Enid . . . Brass sextet, clarinet quartet, and drum ensemble won first at the district meet in Weather- ford . . . James Griggs, playing the violin, and Jewel Lord, playing the cornet, also won first in the district contests . . . Band ranked fourth at the ’83er celebration at Guthrie . . . played in many pep and various other kinds of assemblies . . . participated in good-will tours and programs sponsored by civic clubs. BAND: First row—Tommy McGill, corporal, Jimmy Hodges, Albert Houle. Pauline Bruce, band queen. Tommy Robinson, Kenneth Sain. Second row—Kenneth Wheeler, librarian. James Griggs, drum major. Bobby Woodhouse, Glenn Blair, Frank Cochran, Jim Crowley. Billy Marshall, Stuart MacSwain, Daniel Carter, corporal. Floyd Palmer, Bud Foster. Calvin Siegrist. Lawrence Offield, Clyde Urton, Mr. Tom Shirley, director. Weldon Dooley. Third row—Or- bie Estelle, Jack Burmeier, Herbert Little, sergeant, J. E. O'Neil. Wesley Shaw, Harold Rush, Vernon Mason, Edward Von Tungeln, Jack Williams. Frank Waldo. Don Rector. Jack Wellborn, Virdin Royse. Fourth row — Kenneth Schooley, Billy Douglas, T. C. Shacklett. Bob Mowry, David Wright, Jewel Lord, Bob FeLstel. lieutenant, A. J. Stitt. Har- lan Helgeson, Chris Bargeliotes, Jimmy Canon. John Wesley Pavy. Fifth row—Gene Dozier, Raymond Urton, sergeant, Burrel Gambol, captain, Charles Turner, Jim Cherry. FIRST YEAR GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB BOYS GLEE CLUB FIRST YEAR GIRLS' GLEE CLUB: First row—Helen Boczkiewicz, Elea- nor Thompson, Catherine Colley. Beryl Holliday, Aileen Tomlins, Alice White, Ruth Von Tungeln, president, Esther Youkey, secretary, Maxine Barrett, Faye Kessler, Helen Morrow, Verna B. Harrell, Florence Curry. Betty Birlew. Second row — Mary Frances Bennett, Margaret Clark. Clara Hickerson, Dorothy Schmoyer. Eugenia Perkins, Gloria Hardwick. Christine Ellerd, Marjorie Brown. Marie Keith, Dolores James. Lorraine Thompson, Gilberetto Hildebrand. Third row — Marguerite Schiffman. Paulene Yount, Bet’.y Imboden, Lois Hulbert. Trula Glass. Marge Smith, Moyna June Nicholson, Shirley Jeon Kirk, Marjorie Branson. Juanita Pe- terson, Bonnye Belle Bayless, Dolenc Hebberd. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB: First row— Margaret Shirey, Dorothy Mitchell. Louise Spears, Pat Bywater, Vivian Hale, Helen Lou Ricker, Harriet Gol- den, secretary. Helen Little, president, Mary Lou Cozad, Dolores Harrison. Dorothy Jean Pipkin, Leon Baker. Lois Mittendorf. Lois Higginbotham. Second row—Pearl Pennybaker, Ei- leen Green. Marguerite Likin, Jim- mie Kay Harrison. Marge Templeton. Helen Ruby Perdue, Kathryn Doke, Betty June Zimmerman. Mildred Gardner. Pauline Williams, Margaret Ann Rice, Virginia Timberlake, Anna Belle Brown. Gloria Gilbert, Betty Lee Rauh, Hazel Davis. Jane Kelso. Virginia Bell Bruce. Catherine Bruce. Third row—Donella Monday. Mary K. Smith, Mary Ellen Fouts, Georgia Mae Huckabce. Betty Jo Palmer. Ruth Elliott, Barbara Mitchell, Edith Mae Talley, Thelma Cory, Dorothy (43) Lee Smith, Martha Jane Hodges. Pau- line Bruce. Margaret Fischer. Maxine Roush Lyle, Wilma Jean Dungan. Wilma Hart, Virginia Hulbert. • • BOYS' GLEE CLUB: First row— Burrel Gambol, Arthur Miller, James Dennis, Bob Biggert, Raymond Lee Urton, Bill Putnam, secretary. Arthur Summers, president, John Brown, John Hummel, Steve Wilds, Harold Farris, Raymond Fouts. Second row —Stowe York, Merle Simmons. Bill Hyde, Jack Hodgkinson, Clifford Boe- vcrs, S. A. Thompson, Dewey Kess- ler, Gordon Anderson, Levoy Bald- win, Eldon Dungan, Ivan Yount. Third row—Grant Hildebrand. Billy Douglas, Bill Henderson, Homer Smith, Bryce Woodman, Orin Koern- er, Vernon Rush, Lawrence Offield, John Wesley Lanman, Raymond Rollin. NEWSREEL (Continued from Page 40) American Forum meeting held in Oklahoma City . . . Bill Putnam won the state championship in standard oratory . . . Laveda Shaw won first in the essay contest, and Crawford Warren won second in the poetry contest held in connection with the Student Writers’ convention at Edmond ... In the state contest at Norman, Frank Von Tungeln won second in laboratory physics, and Carleton Bayless third in the same contest. Craig Hampton won first in architectural design, and Vernon Steffen won first in pencil sketch and second in ink sketch. Eugene Davis won first in second year Spanish, and Vera Jarchow won third in first year Spanish. IN MAY WE HAD FUN BECAUSE spring was here at last . . . The Panhandle Agricul- tural and Mechanical college presented a musical program in assembly, and several students took visi- tors home for lunch . . . The National Honor society held its annual banquet and initiation . . . Students helped celebrate pioneer day with cowboy hats, boots and spurs . . . The National Forensic league tourna- ment had representatives from El Reno high school participating . . . The annual junior-senior banquet was held at the Etta Dale junior high school. Hawaiian leis, guitars, and palm trees added a trop- ical atmosphere to the occasion, with the junior class president, Sammy Shackelford, presiding as toast- master. Decorations were unique and striking and were made entirely by the members of the junior class . . . Seniors shed their first tears at the com- mencement service Sunday evening, May 14. with the sermon being given by the Reverend W. R. Johnson of the First Methodist church. The girls’ quartet, composed of Margaret Fischer, Martha Jane Hodges, Helen Little, and Virginia Hulbert, sang “My Task”. A number was also given by the girls’ glee club . . . Gray robes were again donned for class night, May 16. Bill Putnam, Margaret Fischer, Martha Jane Hodges, Edith Dyer, James Burmeier and Arthur Summers appeared on the program . . . With diploma in one hand and the final strains of the “Recessional” dying away, seniors filed out May 18, after an address given by Governor Leon C. Phillips . . . The curtain closed May 19 on the stage called El Reno high school, after a cordial invitation was extended to all under- classmen to return next September. Band Mothers’ Club Organized in the spring of 1937 . . . One purpose is to raise money to buy uniforms . . . Each band uniform costs $25, and this organization has purchased 56 of these . . . pur- chased 40 uniforms for the drum and bugle corps . . . Meth- ods of making money are rummage sales, serving ban- quets, and the April Fool's carnival . . . Officers for the year were Mrs. R. B. Feistel. president: Mrs. F. W. Palmer, vice- president; Mrs. C. S. MacSwain, secretary; and Mrs. Albert Houle, treasurer. EL RENO BAND RANKS SUPERIOR The El Reno high school band ranked among the upper six bands in the state contest held at Stillwater in May. The band and individual con- testants won either first, second, or third in all their events. More than 80 bands took part in the con- test. In the playing contest, the band ranked excel- lent, or second, in the class “A” contest. In the marching contest, they received an excellent rating. In the sight-reading contest, their rating was good, or third. The brass sextet, composed of Jewel Lord, Har- lan Helgeson, Wesley Shaw and Eugene Dozier, won an excellent rating. Jewel Lord won a superior, or first rating, in the cornet solo contest; James Griggs won an excellent rating in the violin solo event. The drum ensemble, composed of Bud Fos- ter, Jimmy Hodges, Tommy McGill, Kenneth Sain and Albert Houle, also won a superior rating. James Griggs won a superior rating as a drum-major. Jewel Lord and the drum ensemble qualified to enter the regional contest held at Little Rock, Ar- kansas. ACADEMY AWARDS We nominate for academy awards for 1988 and 1939—Helen Little, for consistently producing high- ly superior work in the speech, music, and creative writing departments of E. H. S. • • • James Burmeier, for faithfully fulfilling his duty as the editor of High School Happenings • • • Mildred Sturdavant. Cecelia Shanklin, and Henry Ruth Schwartz, for their willing cooperation with all de- partments that asked their aid • • • Connie Mor- gan and Arthur Miller, for their successful editor- ships of the weekly Boomer • • • Crawford War- ren, for his beautiful poetry • • • Principal Wal- ter P. Marsh, for his part in forwarding the Stu- dents’ Association • • • Miss Marian Taylor, for her gay smile and repartee while doing the hardest of all hard tasks • • • Miss Josephine Hodnett, for her efforts to better the annual Boomer • • • Miss Ruth Torpey and Mr. Harvey Cromwell, for pro- ducing the best speech department in El Reno high school in years • • • Miss Evelyn Blades and her willing students, for planning and serving ten ban- quets, several teas, and holding open house this year • • • Mrs. Loma Jean Schooling. Fvelvn Panick, Lillie Marie Penwright, Geraldine Garnett, Dorothy Buss, Florene Turner, Virginia Mitchell. Maxine Heitzman, Cecelia Shanklin, Clarence Von Tungeln, Aldean Thompson. Bill Whitacre, Florence Clark, Josephine Douglas, Anne Ireland,Winifred Williams, Murvel Hinricksen, and Buddy Fox, for their splen- did work in the library • • • Mr. Jim Archer and Mr. H. F. Mittendorf, for being the best in their profession • • • Bob Myers, Everett Thompson, VVinton Stickley, Jack Wellborn, and Bob Allen, for their excellent stage management during the year. (44) INDIAN SPORTS PARADE As the parade comes in view, the Indian pilots are seen. Coach Henry Avery, mentor of the gridiron, who formerly coached three years of football and basketball at Garber, Oklahoma, led the pigskin toters through a hard-fought schedule and predicts a good team for the 1939 season. Next in line in the parade is Coach Andy Green, who was formerly coach of the Thomas high school. Coach Green led the Indians snip- ers to a second place berth in the Mid-State conference. Green has brought fame to the El Reno high school by his new type of “razzle dazzle” basketball. Coach of the cinder track is LoVorn Walk- er, who took up his first coaching duties at El Reno, and for the past five years has proved his coaching ability. Since Coach Walker let- tered four years in college track, he is able to handle any problem that may arise on the cinders. Miss Anna Belle Brown, a junior, was chos- en queen of football. The crowning of the queen during the half of the El Reno-Chickasha game climaxed the football season. During the year, much loyalty and support has been shown by both the Squaws and Pepetts, with Juanita Townsend, Florence Vann, Ber- nice Harrod, and Nancy Naylon leading the clubs in their cheering. (45) “A” FOOTBALL LETTER- MEN’S CLUB ••A FOOTBALL TEAM: First row-Harold Defen- baugh, Dick Jerman. Bud Clark. Raymond Rollin. Kenneth Kamm, captain. Raymond Wick wars. Vernon Rush. Wayne Funderburg. Second row—Vernie Barnes. Orville Duncan, Lewis Gilmore. Coach Henry Avery. Curtis Myers. Bob Fei- stel, Alton Niles. Jack Mitchell. Third row—Bud Hardwick, Jack Wellborn. Stuart Chambers, Harry Coates. Ira Palm?:. Porter Beard, Walter Branstool. “A”FOOTBALL Football leads the parade of sports, although the 1938 schedule was a disastrous one for the Indians. The hard-fighting warriors opened the season on the home field, when they tied the Yukon Millers by a score of 6-6. Then they journeyed to Norman, where they received their first conference defeat of the season. The Indians were never able to break the jinx that has prevailed over the gridiron for the past three seasons. Kenneth Kamm, hard-hitting captain, led the Indians through one of the toughest schedules in the state. The Indians brought their unfortunate sea- son to a close against the Chickasha “Chicks” in one of the hardest fought games of the season, but again came out on the short end of a 7-0 score. Spring football gives promise of a good team next year. So to Raymond (“Shaker”) Rollin, captain-elect for the '39 season, the best of luck and lots of victories. LETTERMEN’S CLUB: First row—Dick Jerman, foot- ball, two years: Wayne Funderburg, football, one year; Roy Loyall. basketball, three years; Bob Kelly, football, one year; John Loyall. basketball, three years; Mr. C. L. McGill, sponsor; Kenneth Kamm, football, three years, basketball, two years; Raymond Rollin, football, two years; Wilfred Siler, football, one year, wrestling, one year; Bob Jensen, basketball, three years; Vernie Barnes, football, two years. Second row—Dewey Kessler, basketball, one year, football, one year; Raymond Wickware, football, one year, track, one year; Bud Clark, football, two years, wrestling, one year; Harry Coates, football, one year; Harold Defenbaugh, foot- ball, one year, track, one year; Bob Boardman, basketball, two years; Orville Duncan, football, one year; Alton Niles, basketball, two years, football, one year, track, two years; Raymond Roblyer, basketball, two years; Ira Palmer, foot- ball, two years, wrestling, one year. Third row—Mr. Henry Avery, football coach; Morris Hurst, basketball, two years, track, two years; Frank Gibson, basketball, one year. golf, three years, track, two years; Fred Grulkey. basketball, one year; Jack McKinster, basketball, one year, track, two years: Stuart Chambers, football, one year: Jack Mitchell, football, one year; Sammy Shackelford, basketball, one year, golf, two years; Lewis Gilmore, football, one year, basketball, one year, track, one year; Vernon Rush, football, one year; Buddy Grabfelder, golf, three years; Mr. LoVorn Walker, track coach. LETTERMEN’S CLUB The Lettermen’s club, first organized in 1928, was then known as the “E” club, with membership open only to those lettering in athletics. In 1933, the club was reorganized and named the Lettermen’s club. Each year this club awards a trophy to the out- standing graduating athlete. This year the award went to Kenneth Kamm, who has lettered three years in football, serving his last year as captain. He also lettered two years in basketball. Mr. C. L. McGill is sponsor of the club. (46) “B” FOOTBALL “B” football squad was not organized until mid- season ; however the boys got off to a good start by defeating the Geary crew, 21-14. The squad won a number of their games. Some brilliant prospects for the 1939 season showed their ability and will be seen on the “A squad next year. B” Squad players were Porter Bo«.rd. Bob Boardman, Walter Branstool, Jimmy Canon. John Gallagher, Bud Hard- wick, Morris Hurst, Herbert Little, Ernest Long, John Loyall, Curtis Myers, Earnest Potts, Sammy Shackelford, Robert Shirey, Vernon Underwood, Jack Wellborn, Bob Woodhouso, and Brunt York. F( X )T I i A L L SC 11 liDU L K IX 1939 September 22 Yukon There September 29 Clinton Here October 6 Kingfisher Here October 13 Shawnee There October 20 Guthrie Here October 27 Weatherford Here November 3 Classen There November 10 Norman Here November 24 Chickasha There November 30 Central There BASKETBALL “A BASKETBALL TEAM: First row—Bob Jensen, Johnny Loyall, captain, Lewis Gilmore, Roy Loyall. Bob Fred Grulkey. Raymond Robler, Kenneth Kamm. Morris Boardman. Coach Anderson Green, Dewey Kessler, Alton Hurst, Frank Gibson. Floyd Funderburg. Second row— Niles, Sammy Shackelford, Jack McKinster. Next in the parade of sports is basketball. Basketball season got under way with Johnny Loyall, captain, leading the Indians when they trounced Southwestern Freshmen 17-8 on the home court. But the first encounter on invaded territory proved disastrous, for the Bethany crew garnered 21 points to the locals 13. With the jinx still hold ing, the Indians were due for another loss, this time a 21-26 defeat at the hands of the Tulsa Braves, twice state champions. Determined to bring up their scoring average, the Indians went on a non-conference war path and scored a total of 194 points to their opponents 45. Back in the Mid-state competition, the quintet traveled to Norman for one of the hottest fracases of the year. The warriors barely escaped with a 29-26 win. Then came another home engagement, this time with the Classen Comets who were polished off to the tune of 30-14. Still rampaging, the In- dians doused Capitol Hill 22-14, and it looked as if the jinx were broken. However, when the Tulsa (47) Braves again faced the Indians, this time on the Indian court, the Indians suffered a 21-25 loss, and could not register one win for (he next three games. The other two defeats were given by Central, 18-25, and by Enid, 21-22. Three times during the season, the Enid Plainsmen nosed out the Indians by one point. Starting the final lap of the season, the warriors nosed out Shawnee. 23-22, bumped the Lawton Wol- verines, 38-27, and again barely came out of the Norman match victorious, with a 23-21 score. Then along came one of those “dark horse” teams, and the Indians were unceremoniously dumped, 21-22, by the Plainsmen, and 37 39, by the Shawnee Wolves. Their heads were just clearing when the Comets bowled the Indians for a 13-24 loss. Once again the Indians gathered the tattered “B” BASKETBALL Near the end of the parade is the “B” basketball squad. These cagers are proudly carrying a first place trophy. This year, for the first time, the “B” B BASKETBALL TEAM: First row—Floyd Funder- burg. Raymond Rollin, Roy Haun. Jack Mitchell, Loren Rochelle, Richard Boynton, Stuart Chambers. Second row— Vernon Rush. Everett Sweezy, Raymond Wagnor, James Griggs, Levoy Baldwin, Coach Henry Avery, Jimmy Canon. Kenneth Sain. remnants of their team and gave the Capitol Hill Red Skins a 27-28 shellacking, but were unable to withstand the savage attack of the Central Cardi- nals, who left them holding the short end of a 22-33 score. The quintet closed the season in true Indian style by defeating the Clinton Tornadoes, 30-13. March 10 found the quintet in the regional tournament, held at Enid. Each school was allowed to enter a roster of 10 players. The first two rounds of the tilt were in favor of the Indians, as they defeated Guthrie, 39-22, and Ponca City, 20 10. The parings showed El Reno as the winner of the lower bracket, and Enid winner of the upper bracket. But once again the old jinx had the Indians, and again they lost to Enid, 28-29. losing their chance to represent El Reno in the state tournament. squaders were entered in the Canadian Valley con- ference, and they carried off all honors. The quintet met much stiff competition. Valuable experience has been gained that will boost basketball next year. TRACK TEAM: First row—Herbert Little, Bob Wood- house. Harold Defenbaugh, Jack McKinster, Lewis Gilmore, Raymond Wickware, Lonnie Mitchell. Morris Hurst, J. P. Neal, Melvin Niles. Second row—Coach LoVorn Walker, Frank Capps, Charles Luttrell, Paul Thomason, J. W. Offield, Alton Niles. Jack Mitchell. Daniel Johnson, Burrel Gambei. Tommy McGill. Gene Dozier. B BASKET- BALL SQUAD TRACK TEAM T R A C K As the parade moves into the spring sports, track comes in view. The track squad participated in only four meets this season because of bad weather. The season opened with a dual meet held at Chickasha, in which the Indians placed in six dif- ferent events. Raymond Wick ware served as captain of the cinder squad. Raymond placed third in Mid state competition in the 440 yard dash. Although the squad did not fare so well in the Mid-state and state meets, many brilliant prospects show “true color” for a 1940 track team. GOLF Congratulations to the SENIORS OF 1939 LANMAN FOUNDRY and SUPPLY CO. a Hill — Minn —Iiiiiwnniniiinwrii n.......... SOUTII WEST ICE CO. Ice and Steffens Ice Cream Phones 57 and 459 Another one of El Reno high school's many sports in the parade is golf. Although golf is a minor sport, it is becoming a more popular activity in all schools. The Mid-state conference held only one meet this year, at Lincoln Park in Oklahoma City. April 21. Following that meet came the meet at Norman for the four low men. The state meet was also held at Lincoln Park. Frank Gibson. Byron Gambel. Sammy Shackelford. Archie Jones, and Eugene Davis made up the golf team which placed third in the Mid-state conference this year. Byron Gambel, small but mighty. placed fifth in the Mid-state meet, and Frank Gibson placed eighth. This year's golf team, coached by Andy Green, has been the most successful one since a team was organized in 1933. El Reno has a fine chance for first place in the conference next year as none of the members of the team are graduating. MERVELDT MOTOR CO. DODGE AND PLYMOUTH CARS AND TRUCKS EL RENO FROCK SHOPPE TENNIS 100 North Rock Island Phone 265 The high school tennis team for this year was composed of Jimmy Canon, Kenneth Kamm. Orin Koerner, and Daniel Carter. The tennis squad traveled to Chickasha for their first Mid-state conference match of the season. Although the squad did not place, much valuable experience was gained. The tennis team also participated in the state meet held at Norman and the tourney at Stillwater. The best excuse for typing students this year ran something like this: “Oh well, this machine just can’t keep up with me.” Jt 111,1 ' 1 • itiHfitmmm 'it TANNER ELECTRIC 211 South Bickford Phone 284 “ i muium x (49) BEAUTY SPEAKS FOB ITSELF PLAYING HOUSE KING. GIRLS informal INTERLUDE PRIZE MUTTON (On The Left) Ijitterbu dy-KILLER BLAIR ) YOU’RE CRAZY TOO? THE LOVABLE dean bad CANDID camera: AFTER THE PARADE JUST PEGGY MINISTERING ANGEL m rngL il_________ IT’S NOT THAT BAD. LAURA CJfCN Of P£f DOUBLE FEATURE TI IE FIRST NATIONAL BANK DEBATE The aim of the debate section of the speech department this year has been two-fold: first, to extend the opportunity of participating in speech activities to a larger students; second, to place emphasis upon the t pe of tram ing that will prove beneficial to the student after giaduation. This branch of the speech department has been directed by Mr. Harvey Cromwell. Norinc Holland represented the high school in the state contest in original oratory, and Jimmy Blair took part in the state boys' extemporaneous speaking contest. In the contest for Oklahoma state champions in debate. the team composed ol Marjorie Hunt. Jimmy Blair. Fiank Ogden. Charles Ogden, and Norlne Holland eliminated in the quar- ter-finals. Twenty students have participated in detaite. A four- member team, composed of Charles Ogden. Frank ( den. Norine Holland, and Marjorie Hunt won fecond m he Classen tournament, the largest in he United States., and second in the Wellington, Kansas, tournament A thiee member team, consisting of Jimmy Blair, Sammy Shackel ford and Byron Gambel, placed second in the district con- test held at Edmond. Five El Reno teams tied for first place in the tournament sponsored by Elk City high school at the first of the year. El Reno debate teams consistently advan to the final rounds of all tournaments entered. They tied for third place in the tournaments sponsored by Ok la homa Bapti s t university. Oklahoma College for Women. Northwestern State Teachers college. East Central State f°c2S Northeastern State Teachers college and Central State Teachers college. Teams advanced to the quarter-finals of the Phillips university. Southwestern State Teachers col- lege. and Southeastern State Teachers college tournaments. The debaters have won 144 debates and lost 52 this year. Other students who have done outstanding debating the past season are Helen Iattle. Martha Jane Hod Charte Blake. Pat Bywater. Kenneth Bolinger. Donella Monday. Bob Mowry. Jim Crowley. Patty Tompkins. Bobby Lee Morrison. Virginia Hulbert, Billie Jeanne Torpey, and Jimmy Canon. In the individual contests, Norinc Holland won first in original oratory at Edmond, and second in the district ora- torical contest, held at Lawton and sponsored by the Ameri- can legion. She also placed third in girls extemporaneous speaking at Oklahoma Baptist university and Oklahoma College for Women. Jimmy Blair tied for first place in boys’ extemporan- eous speaking at the Classen tournament, won first at Weatherford, and third at Edmond. Aldcan Thompson qualified for the state meet in the timely topic discussion sponsored by the Oklahoma 4-n clubs. Norine Holland, who earned 350 total points, based on National Forensic league credit points, ranks first in LI Reno high school. Charles Ogden ranks second with 340 points. DRAMATICS The dramatics department of El Reno high school, whose instructor is Miss Ruth Torpey. has enjoyed great success this year. Not only have many honors been won. but many students have been given the opportunity of participating in the various contests entered. The one-act play cast climaxed its successful season by winning the state contest held at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical college. Stillwater. Others winning state honors were Bill Putnam, who won first in standard oratory and the right to make a bid for honors in the national tournament to be held at Beverly Hills. California, this summer. Bill also won second in dramatic declamation. (Continued on Page 53) El Reno, Oklahoma Established 1892 F. H. Morris. President M. S. Morris, Vice-President J. M. Burge. Cashier J. W. Chamness, Asst. Cashier YOUNGHEI M’S Canadian County’s Leading Clothiers 102 South Bickford Phone 368 JONES DRUG CO. 3 iimii unminni.i.i.ijuiimiiiiiiimmmmmiiimi! :: TRUAX BEAUTY COLLEGE LICENSED AND ACCREDITED Low Tuition Rates—We Teach All Branches of Beauty Culture Licensed Instructor 121 North Rock Island Phone 449 ... IIINMMnaMHHMMnnQQ (51) BABES AT PI.AY ON PARADE POS1NC JUST BROTHERS HOLD TIGHT, HOLD TIGHT SERENITY APPLE masticatio: FIVE MEN AND A GIRI FOUR PRETTY GIRLS BLACK SPRINGS FANCY H 0 : STUDENTS STAIRSTEPS � (52) DOUBLE FEATURE (Continued from Page 51) The first trophy of the year was won when the group attended the tournament at Phillips university, Enid, and the one-act play. Andante, was awarded first place. Bill Putnam was named best actor. Helen Little won third in standard oratory, and Jane Kelso won third in oral interpre- tation of poetry. Bill Putnam won second in the standard oratorical contest at Oklahoma Baptist university, Shawnee. He also won second in standard oratory at the Classen high school tournament, the largest one in the United States. Two more first place honors were won by Barbara Taylor, in interpretation of poetry, and Bill Putnam, in standard oratory, at the Southwestern State Teachers college tourney. The one-act play again placed first in the contest held at Northwestern State Teachers college, Alva, and Bill Putnam was again accorded the honor of best actor. Putnam also won second in dramatic declamation and third in standard oratory. Billie Jeanne Torpey won third in humor- ous reading, and Barbara Taylor placed third in interpreta- tion of poetry. In the Mid-State tournament conducted at Okla- homa College for Women, Chickasha, Putnam placed first in dramatic declamation and third in standard oratory. Second place in standard oratory was won by Helen Little. Barbara Taylor won third in oral interpretation of poetry, and Billie Jeanne Torpey placed third in humorous declama- tion. In the district contest held at Central State Teachers college, Edmond, Putnam placed first in standard oratory. Barbara Taylor won second in interpretative poetry reading, and third place in humorous declamation was won by Billie Jeanne Torpey. A junior high school tournament was held at Capitol Hill high school, and Jane Kelso, a member of the freshman class, won first in the interpretative poetry reading contest. Maxine Barrett won second in dramatic reading. The 26 students who took part in contests this year included Bill Putnam, Jane Kelso, Barbara Taylor, Helen Little, Billie Jeanne Torpey, Martha Jane Hodges, Maxine Barrett, Charles Blake, Arthur Summers, Betty Sue Bolton, Virginia Bell Bruce. Elizabeth Cox. Betty Crowley. Jim Crowley. Eleanor Davis, Mildred Gardner, Hugh Hollon, Virginia Hulbert, Billy Lee Marshall, Maybeth McGill, Marjie McGinnis. Rojean Mohnike, Nancy Naylon. John Wesley Pavy, Marjorie Powell, and Betty Lee Rauh. Miss May Shanklin had five boys to every girl in her second hour world history class this year. That was the reason, the male portion avows, that the recitations were so “interesting” and well pre- pared. PALMER GROCERY AND MARKET Staple and Fancy Groceries Fresh, Cured and Lunch Meats Phone 231 Free Delivery 116 South Choctaw .....-......... «� ! ■....................—.......................mu m ... yw.nii.iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiini..—-i—wiiiiiwuiiiiiiiiiimmiiiu mi... ....... CONSUMERS OIL CO. H. M. Hensley, Manager Phone 716 Macomb and Elm Oklahoma’s Finest Motor Oils and Lubricants WHOLESALE AND RETAIL I'............m...................mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmrnjg, Ml ■■■ ■ 1 —■■■ III .....■■■■... EL RENO MOTOR CO. CHEVROLET Phone 355 ;j Jt ALMA'S BEAUTY SHOP 209 South Rock Island Phone 456 « :r BENSON FUNERAL HOME Thirty Years in El Reno AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 120 (53) REAL ESTATE BONDS EL RENO ABSTRACT CO. Established 1890 ABSTRACTS INSURANCE You Are Welcome at the ESQUIRE GRILL Famous for Its Steaks Across from City Hall Phone 691 Open All Night F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. Phone 320-J D. B. Hebberd, Mgr. m it nun.mm nil.. i mini i SKELLY OIL CO. “Quality Above All’ Office Phone Res. Phone 1234 666 KAMERA KLUB Organized in October of this school term . . . aim is to promote student interest in photography. Harvey C. Dozier, Distributor !; iiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiHiiiniiiiiimimii': •iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiim ;; A Veritable Rainbow of Sparkling Values! FOR THE GRADUATE Diamond Rings—Watches—Gold Jewelry Leather Goods—Novelties HENRY BEHNE JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST OFFICE FORCE Group of students who render unselfish service to school. ADELANTE Organized in February, 1936 . . . Chapter 33 of International Pan-American Student Forum . . . purpose is to further peace and understanding among peoples of the Americas . . . programs based on Latin American customs and holidays . . . attend- ed the state Pan-American Forum at Oklahoma City, April 15. (54) GIRLS' QUARTET: Margaret Fischer, Martha Jane Hodges. Helen Little, Virginia Hulbert. KAMERA KLUB: Elizabeth Cox, James Dennis, Bill Putnam, Norine Holland, Margaret Fischer, Henry Dittmer. VANITY BEAUTY SHOPPE Marie Gallagher, Prop. Dorothy Mason, Nolah White. Ruth Smith, Gladys Johnson Phone 518 OFFICE FORCE: First row—Bob Warnburg, Laura Virginia Trotter, Edith Dyer, Genevieve Gerber, Zennon Gill. Second row—James Radcliff, John Winstead, Miss Marian Taylor, registrar. Earnest Potts, John Loyall. ADELANTE: First row—Marguerite Lakin, Moyna June Nicholson, Stanley Youngheim, Harriet Golden, president, Gilberetta Hildebrand, Lois Higginbotham, Miss Irene March, sponsor. Second row—Mrs. James Blair, sponsor, Gloria Hardwick. Feliece McGill, Boyd Wilson, secretary- treasurer, Thomas Gilliland, Mary Louise Roush, Alice Maxine Roush. SENIOR CLASS POEM Remember the learned bard who said. “We never reach our goal.” Jove’s nectar sipped breeds greater thirst: The bud drinks sunlight till it bursts; With great success we hunger worst, A hunger of the soul. And now, classmates, our quest is done: Gained is the prize we sought. Together we knew toil and mirth; Gleaned together ideals of worth. Led by the truest friends on earth, Guided by what they taught. But now, somehow, the prize seems less, Now that it is our own. To me. it seems a prelude grand Of things to come, that waiting stand; Harvest, unseen, in new-ploughed land; Its fertile seeds are sown. This the beginning, not the end; This but the dawn of day. The Rubicon behind us flows; Ever beyond the future glows; With each triumph the prospect grows And lures us on our way. No snowy summit braved, but marks New summits to ascend. Advance and each horizon fades; Vast jungle shrinks to stagnant glades; But ah! The roadside timber shades Eden, beyond the bend. —Crawford Warren. FRED HAMPTON SHOES AND HOSE 113 South Bickford Phone 172 CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF 1939 SAFEWAY STORES, Inc. WILLIAM WE AC 11 PLUMBING — HEATING Phone 32 i“ ..... L. C. GADBERRY 111 South Rock Island Insurance and Loans Phone 34 Free Library for Benefit of Our Customers” ■: .■ mr iiiiiiimmtX (55) FASHION REVUE DRESSER’S Better Plumbing and Heating Air Conditioning K IIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII SENIORS Go Out into the World and Make Good American Citizens MUSGRAVE GROCERY CANADIAN LUMBER CO. ‘Home Town Concern” Phone 304 Elm and Barker mm mm;!: i BAKE-RITE BAKERY When You Say Bread, Say MASTER Pies, Cakes, and Pastry Km, 9Cm SMITH TRUCK AND IMPLEMENT CO. 115 N. Rock Island McCormick-Deering Implements International Motor Trucks iiitiiimiiti,miimi%( Thinking back over the year brings many var- ious kinds of memories to all of us. In the fashion revue, with El Reno high school as the stage and each student a model, we find the following styles outstanding. For instance, do you remember the bright col- ored print shirts the boys have sported? With the girls, pin stripe material of all kinds and colors has been popular. This has been made into colorful dirndls of cotton, wool, and silk. These are outstanding, along with the “headgears” the girls wore over their “beautiful locks.” Then do you remember the first cold spell when all the girls came to school in all-round pleated skirts and fitted jackets of plaid and plain mater- ials? It was also about this time that some of our “more daring” girls adopted the upsweep hair-do. It was after the Christmas vacation that all wore their new boots, sweaters and skirts, along with various other gifts to school. Teal blue and dusty rose were beginning to make their appear- ance, as were the “elongated” hair ribbons, novelty bracelets, and necklaces. At the first sign of spring, the girls of our fair alma mater began blossoming forth in new shoes. Such a variety of shoes, too! Wooden soled, saddle oxfords, jitterbug shoes, and huaraches seemed to be most popular. Anklets with either mongrammed or rolled tops look the spotlight in the socks show. Boys started wearing sport shoes of interlaced ma- terial in many colors. With spring also came the spring parties and banquets of the clubs. The girls again came forth looking more beautiful than ever in their pastel colored evening frocks. Some were blue, some were pink, and many were other colors. Full skirts with lots of “trimmings” were the style in these dresses this year. This and that, here and there . . . last fall one of the senior girls started a new fad and was followed by two or three of her classmates, and the result of this is three girls wearing one - man bands.” . . . Several other students on the ladies’ side of the line have acquired (or received) “spark- lers” . . . Boys have seemed to enjoy bright trousers and sweaters, especially the jersey sweaters with broad stripes that they started wearing some time ago. The girls were determined not to be “bested”, so they donned dresses of duck blue along with many other new colors and the new shell bracelets. So in closing, we may say that the models of El Reno high school have given us quite a fashion show this year and have really enjoyed doing their part in making this year a successful and enjoyable one. Seen on the north side of the building: Our dig- nified principal playing touch football. He was doing “pul-lenty” ail right, too. Four-Star Entries In the National Forensic League’s district tourn- ament held May 12 and 13 at Norman, two El Reno high school students won the right to enter the na- tional speech tournament to be held in Beverly Hills, California, June 17 to 23. Bill Putnam, who placed second in dramatic dec- lamation, and Frank Ogden, who ranked second in extemporaneous speaking, are qualified to enter the « national competition. Both boys are seniors. r Putnam previously had qualified to enter the na- tional contest when he won first place in the state standard oratory contest held at Oklahoma A. and M. College in Stillwater. He plans to enter both the dramatic declamation and standard oratory con- tests at Beverly Hills. Due to the success of her students in forensic events during the year, Miss Ruth Torpey, dramatic arts instructor in the high school, is entitled to en- ter the national contest for coaches. She has chosen humorous declamation as the division in which she wishes to compete. Mr. Harvey Cromwell, high school coach, is en- titled to enter the after-dinner speaking contest for coaches at Beverly Hills. Reelettes For the fourth consecutive year, the Forum de- bating society has won the annual Senate-Forum debate. Last year with their third win. Forum took possession of the cup awarded in the debate series. Credit for three of the four victories goes to Charles and Frank Ogden, outstanding speech students. Sen- ate debaters this year were Kenneth Bolinger and Grant Hildebrand. Kenneth Stearns, a graduating senior, holds the record for perfect attendance this year. Neither absent nor tardy for 11 consecutive years, Kenneth has set an enviable record. Seniors close behind with 10 years of perfect attendance are Burrel Gambel, Henry Dittmer, and Thomas Peterson. 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Heading the Students’ Association for next year are Bud Hardwick, president; Raymond Rollin, vice president; Mildred Gardner, secretary; and Doris Van Fleet, treasurer. Hardwick served the associa- tion as vice-president this year. (57) CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’39 We Wish You Happiness and Success DEWEY’S MARKET Bud and Dewey “The Home Town Boys” it ■ mmmim mi i « Our Flowers Are as Near as Your Telephone Corsages our Specialty TRAILERS OF 1959 By Connie Morgan EL RENO, OKLAHOMA BUTTS FLOWER SHOP Free Delivery Phone 478 COMPLIMENTS of PURE ICE CREAM CO., Inc. Properly Pasteurized Milk—Butter—Ice Cream—Cheese You always find what you want when you want it—at M c L E L L AN’S W. O. Palmer, Mgr. A SATISFACTORY BANK CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK (58) Genevieve and John Loyall have been crowned April Fool aueen and king of the world. In their spare time, they train broken-down basketball stars to forget their technical fouls . . . Bob Jensen and Carl Senn announce the opening of their cow- pasture pool course just east of town . . . Bud Clark, alias Dizzy Clark, alias Bud DiMaggio, just recently arrived home for a vacation, and he is spending said vacation as a “guest of the city”. It is said that he couldn’t keep from warming up his good old right arm . . . Arthur Miller is the new chief of the “Daily Blab and Argue”, and his lead- ing ink-man is Bill Spencer, who was once an un- derstudy of the janitor . . . Finley Blanton, the hermit, is still “hermiting”. He has never recover- ed from his disappointment in all of his love affairs when he was but a boy but cave-man tactics just won’t go far these days . . . HOLLYWOOD. CALIFORNIA Virginia Hulbcrt has just won another motion picture award, and has fondly named it “Billy” af- ter the famous preacher. Bill Putnam, who won his wav to fame by his sermon, “How to Win Trophies and Influence Judges” . . . J. P. Neal, jr., that up- and-coming young man about town, is now running an escort bureau. His “up and-at-’em” escorts are Loyd Von Tungeln, Wilfred Siler, and Dick Hob- good . . . HONOLULU, HAWAII Kenny Kanini is the newest pineapple king to be taken in by the hula-hula. His instructor, that great dancer, Betty Suwaha Waikiki Bolton, is very sat- isfied with his progress ... It is understood that Martina “Swignhat” Rudlahang is the accompanist for Miss Bolton’s students . . . LONDON, ENGLAND James Burmeier has been seen walking around with his mustache and umbrella for a good while now, and we have proof that he believes he is giving the world to any dictator nation that needs it . . . PARIS, FRANCE The manager of the Gay Parce Theater, Madame Jimmie Harrison Geary - Kingfisher - Hinton, an- nounces that the performers of the grand opening are “Margerita Fischerina and her Troupe of Danc- ing Darlings.” The gendarme force will be especial- ly glad when their season is over—as the darlings have already eaten their way through the hearts and half-way through the pocketbooks of all the French- men. The girls are Stella Andrew. Helen Boczkie- wicz, Mildred Sturdavant, and Betty Crowley . . . MOSCOW, RUSSIA Frankske Ogdenskc and his Rhythmskes are playing a command performance for the plow jock eys in this fair country. Comrade Frankske’s prote- ges are Eileen Davis, Hilda Coburn, Nadine Lewis, Vonda Branstool, and Lucile Hofmann . . . TRAILERS OF 1959 CAPETOWN, AFRICA Dorothy Brown Wright and her husband are collecting specimens of snakes . . . NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK Wayne Funderburg and Henry Graves are tear- ing their hair over what they once thought was a good idea. They are trying to build a bridge across the Atlantic to make it easier on hitch-hikers, and for Wayne to take Connie abroad for a honeymoon. Connie says that time is running on instead of marching . . . Over-night the song Grip Loose” has swept the nation. Its originator is none other than that famous maestro. Dean Thompson. Some of the members of his band who have become af- fected by the craze are Daniel Johnson, Edgar Mar- ler, Thomas Peterson, and James Radcliff . . . Kathryn Doke and Winton Stickley are stars in a stage show being produced by Tom Taylor and Al- bert Simmons in their ultra-ultra theater . . . Mar- ion Fleenor, that progressive young art student, is now painting covers for boxes of “Cornies . . . New York City now has its first woman mayor. Norine Holland, who in better circles goes under the name La Holland , and poses for statues of the pioneer woman and her son. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Martha Jane Hodges and Arthur Summers, hav- ing been named as “world famed agriculturists”, have sent the prize winning cow to the world’s fair. These young people deserve much credit for their diligent work in furthering agriculture . . . NOME, ALASKA Miss Laura Virginia Trotter and Miss Peggy Mowry arc experimenting in trying to grow orange trees in this climate. On the side, they are “gold- diggers” . . . SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Jessie Gillum and Charles Ogden have been re- quested by Los Angeles chamber of commerce to bring their hamburger concession to the next world’s fair. There is quite a conflict, as San Francisco was contemplating the same thing . . . CHICAGO, ILLINIOS The taxi company owned by Jessie Margaret Shacklett is now on strike. All of the women drivers say they will not drive another foot unless they arc allowed to wear lipstick while on duty. The strikers are Frances lies, Feliece McGill. Lorene Nigh. Della Matthews, Clarice Jones, and Helen Kreager. EL RENO, OKLAHOMA Helen and John Every are back in the home town resting after their world concert tour. Rumor has it that the famous radio station TNT will ex- plode if they don’t sign a contract for life . . . C . B . M C) O R E JEWELER 218 South Bickford El Reno, Okla. SKILLERN The Friendly and Reliable Druggist Prompt Free Delivery PHONE 824 I. � -■■■—........—...... ..... � ......«■......... ..... ......| WAGNER’S GROCERY AND MARKET QUALITY FOODS Plenty of Parking Space Free Delivery 300 North Choctaw Phone 1200 CONGRATULATIONS from BOB’S WHITE ROCK Wade and Bickford J. C. All, Mgr. Phone 938 m ------------. -.-..-.......... 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Debate: Norine Holland, Marjorie Hunt, Charles Ogden, Frank Ogden, Jimmy Blair, Charles Blake, Sammy Shackelford. Pat Bywater, Martha Jane Hodges, Helen Little, and Byron Gambel. Dramatics: Bill Putnam, Elizabeth Cox, Charles Blake, Barbara Taylor, Arthur Summers, Betty Sue Bolton, Billie Jeanne Torpey, Nancy Naylon, and Jane Kelso. Music: Margaret Fischer, Helen Little, Martha Jane Hodges, Virginia Hulbert, Arthur Summers, Raymond Urton, James Griggs, Jewel Lord, Jack Wellborn, Herbert Little, Wesley Shaw, Burrel Gam- bel, Robert Feistel, Billy Palmer, Daniel Carter, Jim Crowley, Kenneth Sain, Bud Foster, Albert Houle, Tommy McGill, Jimmy Hodges, Eugene Dozier, and Harlan Helgeson. “A” Football: Stuart Chambers, Harry Coates, Harold Defenbaugh, Orville Duncan, Bob Feistel, Lewis Gilmore, Asa Johnson, Orville Lindsay, Jack Mitchell, Alton Niles, Ira Palmer, Raymond Rollin, Vernon Rush, Raymond Wagner. Seniors who re- ceived jackets were Vernie Barnes, Bud Clark, Wayne Funderburg, Dick Jerman, Kenneth Kamm, and Raymond Wickware. “B” Football: Porter Beard, Walter Branstool, Bud Hardwick, Curtis Myers, and Jack Wellborn. “A” Basketball: Roy Loyall, John Loyall, Bob Jensen, Bob Boardman, Raymond Roblyer, Kenneth Kamm, Sammy Shackelford, Frank Gibson, Alton Niles, Fred Grulkey, Morris Hurst, Dewey Kessler, and Jack McKinster. “B” Basketball: Lcvoy Baldwin, Richard Boyn- ton, Jimmy Canon, Stuart Chambers, Floyd Fun- derburg, James Griggs, Roy Hahn, Jack Mitchell, Loren Rochelle, Raymond Rollin, Vernon Rush, Ken- neth Sain, Everett Sweezey, and Raymond Wagner. Track: Harold Defenbaugh, Lonnie Mitchell, Jack McKinster, Raymond Wickware, Morris Hurst, Charles Luttrell, and J. P. Neal, jr. Golf: Frank Gibson, Sammy Shackelford, and Byron Gambel. Curricular Activities: Frank Von Tungeln, phys- ics; Carleton Bayless, physics; Vernon Steffen, art: Margaret Nell Jones, ancient and medieval history; and Eugene Davis, Spanish. Was Bill Putnam’s face red when Nancy Naylon played “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You” as a piano solo, while he was master of ceremonies! Committee Visits Studio El Reno high school was chosen this year as the Oklahoma demonstration school for evaluation by outstanding educators of the North Central Associa tion. The group of men who evaluated the school during the latter part of November ranked it very high according to the North Central Association standards. On a thermometer of 100 points the curriculum was evaluated at 79 points in contrast with the North Central average of 50 points. The average in large schools is 58 points; in very large high schools, 72 points; public school averages is 48 points, and private school average is 51 points. In “Outcomes of Instruction”, El Reno high school had 78 points in contrast with the North Cen- tral Association average of 48 points. In staff rating, which included qualifications and improvement of teachers in service, El Reno high school received a rating of 90 points, compared with the North Central average of 53 points, private school average of 56 points, and average of 80 points in largest high schools of the nation. The administration was given a rating of 87 points in contrast with the North Central average of 51 points, private school average of 64 points, and average of 65 points in largest schools. The grand total evaluation of all criteria gave El Reno high school a score of 76 points in comparison with the North Central average of 51 points. A Senior’s Farewell It is with joy and expectation that we, the Sen- iors of 1939, graduate — the joy of having complet- ed the first step toward future goals, and the expec- tation of greater things in life. But all is not joy and expectation, for memories of our alma mater are still tangible and will be forever etched on our memory. In the halls of El Reno high school, we’ve laugh- ed and played, worked and cried. Here, we’ve made friendships that will last forever. Here, we’ve met as ships that pass in the night, for after commence- ment exercises we shall never again be gathered to- gether. Here, we’ve won honors and shared grief and pain. And here have been cast the molds of our personalities and characters as they will remain the rest of our lives. We owe a debt that can never be completely re- paid—a debt to our parents, who have given us com- radeship and help: a debt to our principal and teach- ers, for their teaching and aid: and to the board of education, for our school. All these have our ever- lasting gratitude. May we, who shall soon take our places in the world, be worthy of the efforts and trust of those who believe in us. 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Sammy Shackelford, president of the junior class, presided as master of ceremonies. After the invocation by Mr. M. L. Bast, speeches were given by Walter P. Marsh, high school principal; Paul R. Taylor, superintendent of schools; Kenneth Kamm, president of the senior class; Bill Putnam and Jim- my Blair. Albert Houle, jr., furnished two xylophone solos, and the girls trio, composed of Misses Martha Jane Hodges, Pauline Bruce and Rose Ann McClain, ren- dered several Hawaiian songs. The Virginia Dove School of Dance also furnished a special number. Out of the Spotlight Graduation takes away some well-known couples. Some leave together, but often only one of a duet departs. Doubtless there will be others to take their places, but none will match— Hugh Hollon and Bernice Harrod Judy Steele and Charles Turner Connie Morgan and Wayne Funderburg Earl Robinson and Georgia Kathryn Smith Mary Margaret Phelps and Earnest Potts Bill Putnam and Nancy Naylon. PATSWALD BROS. 1300 Sunset Drive El Reno, Okla. ..... ................................... On the Stage 3! s: CONGRATULATIONS from WILSON FUNERAL HOME El Reno Phone 177 (62) Seniors practicing the march for graduation ex- ercises . . . Martha Jane Hodges wearing her hair on top of her head . . . Kenneth Kamm wearing a lei around his neck on Sunday morning . . . The crowd Miss Rose Witcher attracted with her pioneer school teacher “garb” . . . Marjorie Powell carrying a very small cedar chest. . . Don Arnold eating pop- corn . . . Moyna June Nicholson wearing a dress from 30 years back—and did you see those pink ruf- fles on her umbrella? . . . The sophomore girls in their sailor suits talking of whom they served at the junior-senior banquet. Studio Improvements The studio for this year’s production has been improved in numerous ways the past year. These improvements have been sponsored by the staff of producers, the head director, and the casting di- rector. When the students returned last fall, they found that the studio had been changed a great deal. The main hall floors had been replaced with a tiling, which improved the looks of the building. The science department had been moved to the lower south wing of the building. Here the students now have access to new and better laboratories. There is new and more efficient equipment, and a storage place has been provided for all materials and equipment. The homemaking department had also been mov- ed. It is now located in the south wing of the main floor. Here the students enrolled in this course have new equipment. The floors and walls have been refinished; each student has an individual locker in which to keep her materials; and curtains have been made for the large south windows. This department has a very sunny atmosphere, and it is a pleasure for the girls to work here. In the cooking room, new units have also been provided. Numerous improvements have been made in the library of the studio the past year. The shelves have been rearranged, and new newspaper racks provid- ed, as well as a conveniently located reference shelf and new files. Not only has the inside of the studio been im- proved, but the outside also. The campus has been leveled off, grass planted, old trees taken up and new ones planted in their places, new shrubs set out, sidewalks built for the convenience of the students, and a parking place built at the north side of the studio, for the buses. All of those improvements, whether inside or outside of the studio, have been made in order to beautify the studio. C R IT E R I O X R O Y A L E M I' R E S S WORTH-WHILE ENTERTAINMENT Kenneth Blackledge, Mgr. CONGRATULATIONS to the Seniors and Faculty for the fine record made by the 1939 Class THE SHUCKS 5 IIIMIllllllII . BEST WISHES to You SENIORS OF 1939 CANADIAN COUNTY CO-OP. ASSOCIATION ELITE BEAUTY SHOP Pearl Lair, Prop. 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