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

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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)

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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»)

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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)