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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1941 volume:

3 1 OF CREATIVE WRITING CLASS EL RENO HIGH SCHOOL EL RENO, OKLAHOMA V 1 PREAMBLE We, the students of El Reno High School, in order to preserve a more complete record of this school year, do hereby present in the 1941 Boomer, a picture and word story of the club, athletic, music, scholastic, and national defense activities of the school year that, in years to come, this book may be a reminder of pleasant events, beloved friendships, honors won, and scholastic achievements of the year 1940-41. Out of the halls of El Reno High School have gone many students, each to find his place in the world. Among these grad- uates, some have chosen to enter the services of Uncle Sam, joining the army, navy, marines, or air corps. Others are now employed in industries essential to national defense. It is to these boys, who are doing their part in preparing to defend our country, to preserve our democracy, that we, the members of the senior class, wish to dedicate this 1911 Boomer. 'A. E D (2) ffil—III—Mil—III—� 1111—III—H||—||||—III—lint—III—Illi—llll—tlllt—Mil—III—III—MI—Illi—.-11-11—11—111� THE CHALLENGE ★ The citizens of the United States have built modern schools in order to give the young people the advantages of the best education possible. Char- acter and individualism are stressed, while all con- ceivable steps are being taken to help the youth prepare for the great responsibility that is soon to be theirs, the preservation of a great democracy. Will American youth rise to the challenge? Despite the carefree appearance of the young people of this country, there is an underlying serious- ness in them. They know their responsibility and are ready to fight with their hearts, their minds, and their strength to accomplish the task that has been laid before them. The youth of 1941 are a new generation. They are a practical, hardworking, trustworthy youth. They are a dreaming, happy, intelligent youth. They are the youth of the United States of America. The destiny of a great democracy is safe in their hands. With the training given them in the home, church, and school, and with their own resolute courage and their belief in the ideals upon which their country is founded, they will rise to the challenge. jgWIMII—M III—llll—lll—MII—I IIIIMItIMM nil—III—llll—Mill—III—I .lll—UII—Mil—I III—IIIIHMMM—I—«IK—HOT Mr. T..m H. Karri� Member Mr. Floy«1 Palmer Member Mr. Harvey . Dozier, Mr. Fred II. Hampton, Mr. P. W. Jenaen Mr. Vincent Harper Vice-President Member Member President Mr. Steve Dinas .Mr. Hutber . Hadberry, Mr. Walter Wilson, Member Treasurer Clerk THE BOARD OF EDUCATION El Reno is proud of its Board of Education. It is composed of patriotic citizens who put service above self—service to the youth of El Reno, to the people whom they represent, and to their Country and its best interests. Its tasks have been weighty this year—weightier than usual. In addition to its normal duties there is now, the problem of training for NATIONAL DE- FENSE. This Board has met the challenge of the hour with courage. The old Lincoln Elementary School has been converted into a technical branch of the El Reno High School and Junior College. Training has beer, made available in a variety of essential skills— aviation, auto mechanics, metal work, carpentry, elec- tricity. welding, etc. It is their determination that the El Reno City Schools shall do their part in helping our nation to prepare itself for any emergency. SUPERINTENDENT PAUL R. TAYLOR A.B., M.S., Oklahoma A. and M. College, Stillwater OUR SUPERINTENDENT Superintendent Paul R. Taylor, who has served as leader of the El Reno school system for six years, is vitally interested in the all-around development of every student enrolled in the school system. While emphasizing scholastic attainment, he considers of possibly even greater importance, the citizenship training and the character development program of the school. Mr. Taylor was one of the first superintendents in the state to make provision in the school curricu- lum for training in preparation for national defense. By both word and deed, he has impressed upon all connected with the schools the skills, loyalty, and fortitude we must have to preserve our democracy. (4) HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY V Mr. Walter P. Marsh, who has served as principal of El Reno High School for six years, is constantly suggesting projects which will promote better citizenship. He led the movement to give the students more voice in the affairs of the school, thus forming a more perfect student body, when he suggested and helped to organize the El Reno High School Students’ Association. Because of his deep understanding of young people and his experience, the students, when in doubt, consult him. His lead- ership has certainly made a better school and better students. Mr. Marsh is an ardent fan of the El Reno High School Indians, never missing an athletic game or failing to give the team his complete support. In assemblies and in other student activities, he is ever helpful. On the camous and in the building, he always has a kind word and a friendly smile for each and every one. PRINCIPAL WALTER P. MARSH A.B.. Southwestern State College, Weatherford: M. A.. Oklahoma A. and M. College. Stillwater. MISS MARIAN TAYLOR A. B.. Bark College. Parkville. Mo.—Registrar and Social Science. Efficient, good-natured, energet- ic Miss Marian Taylor is known for her friendly smile and her cheery Good morning. Go ask Miss Taylor is a suggestion often heard in the halls and classrooms of E. H. S. when seme problem arises. And, good soldier that she is. Miss Taylor usually has the answer. ★ Miss Rose Witcher, dean of girls, has the respect and admiration of all who have experienced the pleasure of working with her. Her unselfish devotion to her vocation and her untiring efforts in work- ing for the welfare and happiness of the students in El Reno High School make her a beloved and most valuable member of the high school faculty. (5) MISS ROSE WITCHER B. A., University of Oklahoma, Norman: M. A.. Columbia Uni- versity. Netv York City. N. Y.— Dean of Girls and English. MISS OLIVE MRS. JAMES MR. BRYAN V. MR. O. F. ANDERSON BLAIR A BRADY CARLTON B. S.—Vocational A. B., M. A.— B. S.. M. S.—Vo- B. S., M. S.—Head Home Economics Spanish cational Agricul- of Department of ture Commerce ★ ★ ★ ★ MISS JOSEPHINE EDWARDS A.B., M.A.—Head of Natural Science Department MISS MARY EDWARDS B.F.A., M.A.—Su- pervisor of Vocal Music MISS FRANCES GOSSETT A.B., M. A.—Lat- in and English MR. ANDERSON GREEN B. S.—Basketball Coach. Mechani- cal Drawing and Physical Educa- tion MISS LUCILLE HICKS A. B.. Ph. M.— Coach of Drama. Deba te, and Speech ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MISS JOSEPHINE MISS MABEL MR. LAWRENCE MISS BEA MISS IRENE HODNETT JONES MALVERN MANTOOTH MARCH A.B.. M.A.—Head A.B., M.A.—Eng- B.S., M.A.—Math- A. B., M. A.—Li- B.A., M.A.—Head of English De- lish ematics and brary and Physi- of Modern Lan partment Science cal Education guage Department (6) J .1 J J J J J J J J J J J J ! I Jt r MISS VIVIAN MATTOX A.B., M.A.—Head of Mathematics Department MISS VERNA McCALLUM B. S.—Vocational Home Economics MISS LOIS McConnell B. A.—English MR. C. L. McGILL B. S.—Director of Vocational Educa- tion MISS MILDRED MEHEW A. B., M. A. — Commerce ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MR. LLOYD MOSTROM B. A., M. A.— Mathematics MR. ERNEST H. NIKKEL B. S.—Com” merce MR. RAY PORTER A. B., M. S.— Science MR. JAMES G. SAIED B. A.—Director of Instrumental Music MR. DELBERT SCOTT B.F.A.. A.B., Ed. M.—English ★ ★ ★ ★ MISS MAY SHANKLIN B.S., M.A.—Head of Social Science Department MR. JENKS SIMMONS B. S. ■— Football Coach and Physi- cal Education MR. JOHN BRYAN WALDRIP B.S., M.A.—Head of Art Depart- ment MR. LOVORN F. WALKER B.S.—Head of In- dustrial Arts De- partment and Track Coach MR. E. L. WILLIAMSON A.B.. M.S. — His- tory and Intra- mural Director America must be strong, must be ruthless to every agent among us both at home and abroad that would corrupt the American soul or impair the prestige of Old Glory. Such an America, prophet of univer- sal social justice among men, may lead all Nations to furl their battle flags in the Parliament of man. PAUL R. TAYLOR, Superintendent of Schools. A MESSAGE TO THE SENIORS OF 1941 This commencement season should be, for you, an occasion for rigid self-examination. It comes in the midst of one of the most critical hours in the life of our beloved Nation. The test is two-fold; your personal worth and the values of the educational process to which you have submitted yourself are alike being weighed in the balance. The supreme test for both you and your Institutions is applied as you seek answer to the following questions: 1. Do I have implicit faith in the democratic ideal? 2. Do I believe in the American dream and am I eager to help in making it come true? Unless you con answer these questions affirmatively, there has been failure; somehow, either you or your Institution has been found wanting. In the American interpretation of the democratic ideal—em- bracing. as it does, concepts of liberty, justice, equal opportunity, the sacredness of human personality, the brotherhood of man, the Father- hood of God—we hove everything known among men for which one must be willing to live or die. Your teachers believe you are the kind of Americans who will help to make reality of the most stupendous obsession—the most romantic dream—that has ever possessed the mind and heart of a vast and re- sourceful people. To such an end, you may proudly dedicate your life, your abundant energies and your sacred honor. ALL came in 1940 bringing with it a new group of freshmen and a proud class of sen- iors, each one thrilled by his new position in El Reno High School. FALL brought many new additions, improvements, and changes in the high school life ------- Song books containing the words of all the favorite songs were compiled and published by the Students’ Associa- tion ----Girls for the first time enrolled in the E. H. S. band. This was one of the most striking changes in the music department and, indeed, an improvement ----No grinding shrieks! No deafening noises to dis- turb the quiet of the classrooms! Yes, the manual training courses were transferred to the industrial arts building, and courses in welding and auto-me- chanics were added to the curriculum. FALL in E. H. S. brought one of the most success- ful football seasons in the history of the high school, with the Indians coming in second in the Boomer con- ference. New bleachers were erected on the south side of the football field, and the pep organizations and band moved to the north side---------Directing th • impressive flag-raising ceremony at the beginning of each football game was an outstanding service ren- dered to the school by the Ogimas pep club this year ----The climax of the 1940 football season was the coronation ceremony of the beautiful football queen, Virginia Belle Bruce, at the Thanksgiving game, No- vember 28. Attending the queen were three lovely lassies, representing the senior, sophomore, and fresh- man classes—Dona Mae Fahey. Marion Riggs, and Louise Leonard. The election was based on a pop- ularity contest in the high school, and the votes cast by ticket-buyers. FALL brought Hallowe’en, and Hallowe’en brought the high school carnival------Fun and frolic reigned when the carnival king and queen, Dewey Kessler, and Helen Tinsley, were crowned as the climax to a hilarious evening. FALL 1940 was election year, and the election was waged with as much vigor in school as out. For the first time in E. H. S. history, students registered for their respective parties, and on November 5 voted at one of the four polls set up in the high school build- ing. FALL brought many honors to our alma mater. Lillie Mae Schumacher won third place in the na- tion for her essay on “What America Means to Me” —Richard Boynton represented the El Reno Hi-Y at Camp Cunningham and was presented a trophy for outstanding participation—Virdin Royse won the Ok- lahoma Gas and Electric contest with his essay on Rural Electrification” and received as a reward a trip to Kansas City. FALL was its brightest when the creative writing class attended the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press As- sociation convention in Norman and when represent- atives of the El Reno High School Students’ Associa- tion—Jack Valliant, Catherine Newsom, Virginia Belle Bruce, and Mr. Delbert Scott—attended the state con- vention at Tulsa--------It wasn’t such a bright day when the E. H. S. band and drum and bugle corps participated in the band day festival at the University of Oklahoma, but everyone had an enjoyable time, despite the rain. FALL brought the Red Cross roll call, and each home room and several school organizations contrib- uted membership fees. Miss Irene March’s senior homeroom was the first one to make its donation. FALL would not be complete without a glance at the music department. The new six-hour school day made possible a period for the high school choir. With three girls’ glee clubs, one boys’ chorus, and the choir, there has been music-a-plenty resounding in the halls this year. FALL in El Reno High School was a happy profit- able time. A driving, victorious football team, a love- ly football queen, a successful carnival with a stately king and a gracious queen, and interesting classroom projects made FALL 1940 one always to be remem- bered. (9) Herbert Little, co-captain. J. I . Roland. Loren Kochcllc. Klmer Miller. Glen Stroud, Orville Lind- sey, Kenneth Qulrnby, Hugh Bright, James Murphy. I'hil Jerman, Richard Boynton. Vernon Rush, Harold Rush, Jack Burmeier. Kverett Xweezey. Reese Thompson, J. L. Barry, Jack Mitchell, co-captain. FOOTBALL Playing under Coach Jenks Simmons, who returned to El Reno after seven years absence, and Assistant Coach E. L. Williamson, the El Reno football machin- ery clicked with smoothness and precision this year. Winning four games, one of these a forfeit from Chickasha, while also losing four and tying one, the Indians earned for the season a 500 per cent average and second place in the newly formed Boomer con- ference, of which El Reno. Lawton, Chickasha, Duncan and Anadarko are members. Simmons developed in the El Reno football team a fast, hard-hitting, wide open attack, and an equally strong defense. The team had, possibly, more than its share of bad breaks, for example, the hard-fought season opener with Clinton when the Indians lost 13-7. When the final whistle blew, the Indian charges were a scant few feet from touchdown territory and had a first down. The Weatherford game was an- other example of the luck that plagued the Indians throughout the first part of the season. After push- ing the Eagles all over the field and finally in the last quarter staging a magnificent goal-line stand to hold Weatherford, a blocked kick, when the Indians at- tempted to boot out, bounced behind the Tribe's goal where it was pounced upon by an alert Eagle player to give the victory to Weatherford. After the opener against Clinton, the Tribesmen journeyed to Kingfisher, where the Indians played the Yellowjackets to a 0-0 deadlock. Next came a Boomer conference engagement against possibly the outstand- ing team in the conference, Chickasha. El Reno lost 7-0, but was later awarded the game because of the ineligibility of a Chickasha player. The Indians first tasted sweet victory in their fourth start, against the Purcell Dragons, 6-0. When the first half ended with no score and the Tribe in possession of the pigskin on the 1-yard line, hard luck still seemed destined to follow the Indians. In the final quarter, however, all wts forgotten when dimunitive Herbie Little scamp- ered 70 yards across the double stripe to give the team its first mark in the victory column. Next in succession came the Weatherford game, the Norman game, in which the team lost a 7-6 tear- jerker, and the Boomer conference tussle with the Duncan Demons, in which the Demons proved just that and made off with an 18-6 victory. The Indians next pasted a 13-0 reversal on the Yukon Millers; and in their final game of the season, on Thanksgiv- ing day, they subdued the Anadarko Warriors, 12-6. Within 6 minutes after the game had started, El Reno had scored. Anadarko then scored; and as the game went into the final few minutes with a 6-6 deadlock, J. D. Roland faded back and hurled a 40-yard aerial bomb into the arms of Loren Rochelle, right end, to give the Tribe the triumph in the final game. Head medicine man, Jenks Simmons, losing only nine players by graduation or by the eight-semester ruling, predicts that next year’s Indian eleven will be much stronger, and he expects them to chalk up an impressive record. Success to him and the Indians in the coming year! K«l Har.lt, Clifford Golden, Weldon Dooley. Rill Huteon. Bill Meredith. Dougina Jennings. Jack Roblyer, Andrew House, Raymond Pouts. Iienzil White, Gene Wilker ton. Gordon Brown. Klm Mayhue Kenneth Kreger. Bill Barry (water boy). (10) Hulbert, Harry Ward. Prank Capps. Bob CLUBS FALL found the Pepetts and Squaws back- ing the football team 100 per cent in enthus- iasm—Fall also brought campaigning for the candidates for the football queen. FALL found the Student Council enthusias- tic about their activities for the year and ready to offer suggestions for improving the entire school program. One of their ideas developed into the first printed football programs for the high school. These proved to be both col orful and useful. In the FALL, students in the trade and in- dustry classes were busy obtaining their vari- ous jobs and learning about their chosen voca- tions-----Members of the Six Foot Nine were on hand ready once again to serve E. H. S. in every way possible. PKPETTS Virginia Bruce elected football queen — Initiated new members December 3 — Contributed food basket to Hi-Y at Christ- mas —Annual football- basketball banquet March 21 — Helen Lou Ricker elected band queen—An- nual tea for mothers and faculty May 15—Members had leads in all school dramatic productions. SQUAWS Twenty - three pledges initiated — Helen Tinsley elected carnival queen — Won second in carnival concession ----- Birthday party given November 26. and Christmas party De- cember 16 — Dona Mae Fahey elected first E.H.S. basketball queen — Gave annual senior farewell banquet in May—Assisted in poppy sale on May 24. (12) STUDENT COUNCIL Sponsored home room scholarship and attend- ance contest, football and basketball queen elections, Hallowe’en carnival, toy drive, intramurals. Red Cross drive, float in pio- neer parade, and the amending of constitution of Students’ Association— Conducted student officer elections. TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL CLUB Sponsored two moving pictures, This Land of Ours” and Let’s Go, America.” — Took an ed- ucational tour — Were guests of the Trade and Industrial club in Enid High School. SIX FOOT NINE Strictly service club — Policed all football games —Furnished ushers and door men for basketball games and auditorium ac- tivities—Winners of in- tramural basketball tour- nament. FRESHMEN This year’s freshman class, although not as large as last year’s, is just as efficient and active. An outstanding accomplishment of the class was the organizing of the first freshman pep club in the history of El Reno High School. Officers of this organization were Ralph Macy, president; Ruth Brown, secre- tary; Evelyn Sherwood and Bob Dozier, yell leaders; and Miss Frances Gossett, sponsor. The class sponsored a freshman assembly, which was held late in April. Walter Blair presided over the assembly, with the enter- tainment as follows: Vocal solo, Elsie House; piano solo, Leon Smith ; numbers by the fresh- man girls’ quartet, which is composed of Louise Leonard, Martha Alice Marsh, Evelyn Sherwood, and Constance Poor; a humorous version of part of Shakespeare’s “A Midsum- mer Night’s Dream,” given by Ronald Cox, Charles Seamands, Lawrence Carl, and Wil- bur Stine, with the introduction by Henry Ireland. The concluding number was an ex- hibition of trick roping by Earlene West. HOME ROOM 9-A HOME. ROOM 9-r, t, i i i t r i i i i i i i i i ' i J J J J J J .1 .1 .1 .1 1 .1 .1 .1 I J 1 IIO.M I : ROOM 9-C The freshmen, in general, have a high grade average as well as participation in ex- tra-curricular activities. As proof of this, Mr. Lloyd Mostrom’s home room won the home room efficiency contest sponsored by the stu- dents’ association of the high school. This contest was based on school attendance and scholastic attainment. From among their most active members, IIOM 1C ROOM 9-1C the class chose Walter Blair as president; Lois Williams, vice president; Evelyn Sher- wood, secretary; and Don Stephenson, treas- urer. Sponsoring this group of freshmen were Miss Olive Anderson, Mrs. James M. Blair, Miss Frances Gossett, Miss Vivian Mattox, and Mr. Lloyd Mostrom. (15) HUMIC ROOM 9-1) NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE Attended seven speech tournaments this year in which over 30 members participated—Three qual- ified for state meet — A state championship was won by Eleanor Davis in humorous reading. ADELAXTK Adelaide initiated 40 pledges — Had Christmas party December 12 — At- tended state convention of Pan - American Student Forum, March 14-15 — Presented assembly fea- turing Central American visitors, April 16 — Held annual picnic May 1. TOGATI Organized in Septem- ber, 1940—Purpose to vi- talize interest in classical culture — Original mime was year’s project—Pater et mater familias tea giv- en as annual tribute to parents. (16) I. i. I. t. i I I l. I I i BOX ITA .MARICA CATTA ' ■ ! 1 ' 1 ' ! I I I I I I I I I I I I Initiated nine new mem- bers — Studied Oklahoma poets — Entertained Phi’s with a line party—Had a concession at Hallowe'en carnival—Donated to Red Crass fund—Elected Miss Lbis McConnell, sponsor. mi Hold annual Phi-B.M.C. banquet, April 7 — Pre- sented book, “The Wound- ed Don’t Cry.” to school library—Contributed food basket to Hi-Y — Had booth at carnival—Donat- ed to Red Cross fund. I.ITKRATI Modern poets studied— Several members attend- ed lecture by Alfred Noyes. Saw rare-book exhibit at state university library— Little Women” mother- daughter banquet held on May 6. (17) SOPHOMORES Sophomore classes arc, in a measure, judged by the quality of the sophomore play. The class, this year, presented for the annual play, a comedy. “Don’t Ever Grow Up. The cast included Jessie Jerry Shee- han, Mary Lou Green, Jeanne Allison, Ben Lindsey, Thomas Bakke, Mary LaVonne Bourne. Norma Faye McComas, Shirley Smith, Daris Jean Filkins, Margaret Kamm. Mary Helen Marsh, George Svanas, Bobby I ee Morrison, Tylar Southard. Billie Helen Hunt, Richard Carter, and Walter Thompson. Several sophomore boys have helped to put power behind E. H. S.’s athletic activities. Those who letter- ed in football arc J. L. Barry, Elmer Miller, Kenneth Quimby, J. D. Roland, and Reese Thompson. J. D. Roland and Reese Thompson lettered in basketball, with Harry Ward and Hugh Wilson lettering in track. Heading the sophomore class, the largest in high school, were Bobby Lee Morrison, president; Mary Jane Waldron, vice president; Iris Jean Sheets, sec- retary; and Marjorie Perkins, treasurer. Sophomore home room teachers included Miss Verna McCallum, Miss Josephine Edwards, Miss Ma- bel Jones, Miss Mildred Mchew, Miss May Shanklin, and Mr. E. L. Williamson. 1IOMK ROOM 10-A home; room io r. (18) I. I I I. I VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT During the year 1940-1941, the vocal music depart- ment has been enlarged so that it now includes three girls’ glee clubs, one boys’ glee club, and the mixed chorus, all of which are directed by Miss Mary Ed- wards. Among the projects carried out by the fourth- and sixth-hour girls' glee clubs have been programs pre- sented each six weeks, and a musical tea given for the mothers. Officers for the fourth-hour class during the first semester were Louise Leonard, president; Janellc James, vice president; Margia Pearce, librarian; Lois Williams, secretary; and Louise Johnson, program chairmen. Second semester officers were Louise Leon- ard, president; Lillie Mae Schumacher, secretary: Nellie Marie Shultz, program chairman; and Geneva Green, librarian. Sixth-hour officers for the first semester included Faye Kessler, president; Bonnie Bell Bright, vice pres- ident: Jewell Loyal!, secretary; Betty Jean Hardwick, librarian; and Jeanne Allison, program chairman. Girls who were chosen for second semester offices were Betty Jean Hardwick, president; Betty Ann Hubbard, vice president; Mamie Courtney, program chairman: and Jewell Loyall, secretary. Students chosen to hold offices in the choir were John Lanman, president; Moyna June Nicholson, sec- retary; and Jimmy Hodges, librarian. Girls selected to hold offices in the advanced girls’ club were Louise Spears, president; Maxine Barrett, secretary; and Flora C. Russell, librarian. i i i ■■ 1 1 I I I I Horn tooter.... Concentration .... Pst—click! . . . . Deep study? . . . . l 1250th at f:3.5 .... Three Musketeers .... Seven Sophomores Three a crowd( ?) .... Beauty and the beast .... Bearded man . . . . Day dreaming .... Tain’t funny, Dungan! .... Well, it was right yesterday .... El Keno Hi parades by ... . Important conference Pretty package .... Hold it, cowboy. (21) 1________________________________________________________________ •13XMOJ AH,L30d ) 1MVK � ! SJ,Shlt) TI WJS S i iv ‘ j j q y xnoav moh V TnKlsy Carnival royalty.....Peanuts, popcorn—Bingo...............Future prize winners, all six.....Porky pals......Puddle jumper.........Just plowing around .... The winner.......The jinx is up—Jenks....... Council travelers. (24) 9 [INTER, heralded by icy winds and beautiful snows, came to E. H. S. and brought dreams of the Christmas vacation and thoughts of the not-too-far-off semester exams. WINTER would not have seemed like winter with- out the annual Christmas concert presented by the mu- sic department, under the direction of Miss Mary Ed- wards. This year the music was especially appropriate. Another musical treat was enjoyed by E. H. S. stu- dents when the El Reno High School band combined forces with the Oklahoma City Central High School band and presented a concert. February 3. which was acclaimed as one of the major music events of the year. WINTER was enlivened by several unique assembly programs—The Hennessey High School glee club came to El Reno and presented a most enjoyable program on January 27—Elder Hubert Case, a missionary from Tahiti, appeared before the student body and gave a very interesting talk on the South Sea Islands and answered many questions — On Lincoln’s birthday, February 12. the dramatics class presented an impres- sive resume of Abraham Lincoln’s life. WINTER held full sway when five senior students and Miss May Shanklin traveled to Norman to broad- cast on the Family Life Radio Forum. Students who participated in the broadcast were Patty Tompkins, Louise Spears, Dolene Hobberd, James Dennis, and Robert Rhodes. WINTER was the time when Mr. E. L. Williamson took each of his history classes to Oklahoma City for a look at the state legislature in session. The classes also visited several other points in Oklahoma City. were seen wearing knee-length stockings of all colors. And were they thrilled when they discovered how warm these stockings could be—A person looking down the E. H. S. halls would have thought that the majority of the girls were volunteer firewomen. But, no, they were just sporting their new red jackets— Patriotic colors were up at the top for WINTER 1941, for everyone seemed to be wearing the good old “red, white, and blue.” WINTER was the time of giving. The Hi-Y spon- sored the annual food basket drive at Christmas, and more than twenty baskets were presented in the Hi-Y assembly. These baskets were later distributed to needy families in El Reno—Toys were also donated by the high school students so that others might share the Christmas joy. WINTER and its long, cold evenings gave time for reading. To meet this demand, the school added ap- proximately twenty-five best sellers to the school li- brary. Mystery books, novels, and biographies were much in demand during the winter months. WINTER also brought the news that the seniors would have to take the “reviews’’ tests every six- weeks—E. H. S. students were given the opportunity to participate in the March of Dimes drive on Presi- dent Roosevelt’s birthday—Home rooms selected their second semester officers—The football mothers enter- tained the football players with a banquet, January 17—A new feature. “The Boomerette,” a magazine of original work written by E. H. S. students, was pub- lished by the creative writing class—The intramural program, under the direction of Mr. E. L. Williamson, was launched and proved to be most successful— Everyone was glad to see the first snow of the year. WINTER brought one of the most important events of the year for the junior class, for on March 18 they presented their annual play, “Young April,’’ one of the year’s outstanding productions—Twenty-one stu- dents and Miss Mary Edwards attended the annual choral festival in Stillwater, January 29 and 30. The music was directed by Noble Cain, prominent director and composer. WINTER wind and cold inspired several new fashion fads in the halls of El Reno High School—Girls (25) WINTER brought El Reno’s favorite sport—basket- ball ---This year El Reno was represented on the maple floor by a hustling five who never let us down —New fan-shaped backboards were presented to the school by the senior class at the game on January 7— For the first time, a basketball queen was elected in El Reno High School. Dona Mae Fahey, a beautiful auburn-haired lass, reigned with grace and dignity over the Indian basketball season. Dona was escorted (Continued on page 29) A” BASKETBALL With the coming of winter, the eyes of El Reno sports fans turned to basketball. Under the approving eye of Coach Anderson Green, the Indians got off to a flying start by anni- hilating the Kingfisher Yellowjackets on the home maples. The Tribe then tramped to Ponca City, where they received their first setback of the season. Playing host to the state champion Ada quintet, next, the Warriors, displaying sparkling ball, blasted the Cou- gars off the hardwood. The squad then opened the Boomer conference schedule against the Lawton Wolverines, but met de- leat by one point. However, the quintet reversed the situation on the home battleground the following week. Again meeting the Ada Cougars, the Indians this time dropped a close decision, and then met the Clas- sen Comets, who also kept the Tribe’s score below par. The squad regained its balance by again submerg- ing the Duncan Demons. Playing host to the Central Cardinals, the quintet ended up on the short end of the count, and slipped again against the Enid five. The Indians next gained revenge on the Classen Comets, but fell before the Chickasha crew in the Chicks’ henhouse. Following this, the Tribe closed their season with another smashing victory over the Anadarko Warriors. To further enhance their conference standing, the Indians pulverized the Duncan Demons on the Duncan! j court. But unfortunately when the Indians plaved J host to the Enid Plainsmen, they were unable to combat successfully the highly touted Plainsmen. The Tribesmen managed to skim by the Central Cardinals and slid past the Chickasha Chicks, hang- ing two more scalps on their tepee. In another conference engagement, the Redmen clashed with the Anadarko Warriors, easily scalping them. Finishing second in the Boomer conference, the Warriors turned toward the state tournament, where the Indians set back Northeast of Oklahoma City, but lost a heartbreaking tilt to the Classen Comets to the sorrowful tune of 23-22. The Tribe emerged from 20 contests with 11 vic- tories against 9 defeats. With the loss of only a few regulars, the Indians are looking forward to next season with great ex- pectancy. “A” TEAM BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DEC. 20 Here El Reno 32 Kingfisher 18 28 There El Reno 35 Anadarko 21 ] 27 There El Reno 17 Ponca City 25 30 There El Reno 32 Ada 37 1 31 Here El Reno 35 Ada 19 31 There El Reno 25 Classen 31 1 JAN. 3 There El Reno 27 Lawton 28 FEB. 11 Here El Reno 38 Duncan 24 7 Here El Reno 17 Lawton 16 13 Here El Reno 11 Central 24 I 10 There El Reno 33 Duncan 18 14 There El Reno 30 Enid 36 21 Here El Reno 19 Enid 35 18 Here El Reno 41 Classen 25 I 23 There El Reno 14 Central 12 21 There El Reno 16 Chickasha 28 24 Here El Reno 19 Chickasha 18 25 Here El Reno 49 Anadarko 14 STATE TO U RNA MEN T (OKLAHOMA CITY) K FEB. 27 El Reno 25 Northeast 16 FEB. 28 El Reno 22 Classen 23 I B” BASKETBALL Upholding El Reno’s reputation in basketball, the “B” team captured the Canadian valley conference title by winning 7 of the 8 conference games played. Altogether the junior Indians participated in 13 contests, managing to win 9 of the 13. which is a good record for any team. Playing approximately the same brand of basket- ball as the ‘’A’’ team, the squad literally swarmed over most of their opponents, with but few close shaves. El Reno cage fans are hoping for a successful sea- son next year. The “B team, most of whom will graduate to the “A team, should satisfy this desire after a little more experience and practice has been gained. Euirene Dozier. Harry Oarrett. Billy Oebhart. Bill Gibson. William Hutson, Kenneth Qulmby. Jaek Roblyer. Leslie Roblyer. Kenneth Schoolev. Harry Ward. (Sene Wllkerson iijuillllMlllllluilimuilimiUllllMIIIIIIMNUHKMmMinMim: ........... ■•ir BASK.E 1 PBAL I. SCI I EDULE DEC. 30 There El Reno 35 Central State High School 15 JAN. 21 Here El Reno 23 Union City 6 23 There El Reno 25 Minco Tournament 28 24 Here El Reno 22 Piedmont 27 25 There El Reno 13 Lahoma Tournament 18 27 Here El Reno 23 Central State High School 21 31 There El Reno 20 Union City 11 FEB. 11 There El Reno 27 Piedmont 22 14 There El Reno 21 Mustang 16 18 Here El Reno 25 Mustang 13 20 There El Reno 8 Meridian Tournament 11 (27) tlKHO o I X T K R (Continued from page 25) by Floyd Funderburg, acting captain for the E. II. S. Indians. Attendants for the queen were Bonnye Bay- less. a pretty lass of the junior class; Lois Williams, sweetheart of the freshmen; Dolenc Hebberd, presi- dent of the Pepett pep club; Bernice Wise, president of the Squaw pep club. Escorts were Bob Kelly, cheerful lad of the senior class; Pat Wrigley, one of the front-rank freshmen; Bobby Lee Morrison, the extra-special leader of the sophomores; and Clifford Whiteman, president of the Ogimas. WINTER was really quite hot when the Pepetts, Squaws, and Ogimas started yelling, singing, and cheering the Indians on to victory—The Ogimas were oh-so proud of themselves when they wore their new blue and white jackets—There were really three bas- ketball queens. Two of them were the mascots for the girls’ pep clubs. Mary Jane McMillan, Pepett mas- cot, and Jane Lee Kelly. Squaw mascot. They won the heart of every basketball fan when they took Mr. James G. Saied's place, lifted the batons, and put the E. H. S. band through the paces. WINTER'S end also closed basketball season. It was a “swell” winter, full of fun—The crack E. H. S. basketball teams came out of the frays with many victories — Class room activities were varied and kept the students interested — The many assembly pro- grams. which broke into the day’s routine, were both entertaining and educational — All of these events combined make WINTER 1941 unforgettable. ★ ESSAY YYIXXERS Buddy Fox, Edward Von Tungeln, and Joe Mon- gold were the first, second, and third place winners in an essay contest sponsored this year among El Reno High School senior boys by the Aircraft Train- ing Service, Inc., of Oklahoma City. Buddy received a SI25 scholarship for a course in aircraft sheet metal work, to be given in Oklahoma City during this year, as an award. Edward received a $50 allowance on a course in the aircraft school, and Joe was given a $35 allowance on a course. The essays were on the subject, Why I Am Proud To Cooperate in the National Defense Program. JJOYS’ IXTRA MURALS Holding the sub-spotlight in the sports parade of El Reno High School was a most successful boys' in- tramural program, under the supervision of E. L. Wil- liamson. Fifteen teams were entered. These teams were composed of boys from the various classes and clubs of the school. Basketball led off the program, with the Six Foot Nine emerging victorious, and the Freshmen in sec- ond place. Ping-pong followed, with the Forum managing to outping their opponents and capture the title in the singles. The Seniors were a close second. Taking over in the ping-pong doubles were the Warriors, and trailing them for second place was the Hi-Y. Next, on the program was volley ball, the Hi-Y battling its way into first place, with the Warriors grabbing second. Still going strong, the Hi-Y managed to outpoint their opponents in the track meet and to cross the finish line as winners, with the Seniors garnering a second piece. Teams who participated in the program were the Forum, Seniors, Hi-Y, Senate, Freshmen. Dirty Dozen, Warriors. F. F. A., Rockets. D. A. I., K. B. P„ Soph- omores. Scrappy Scrubs, and Chiefs. ★ GIRLS’ IXTRAMURAL PROGRAM Nine girls’ intramural teams participated in this sports program. The seven games played were badminton, volley ball, basketball, ping-pong, horseshoes, softball, and tennis. Teams which took part with their captains and sponsors were Squaws—Annaleen Pearce, captain, with Miss May Shanklin as sponsor; Boomers—Earlene West, captain, with Mrs. James Blair as sponsor; Sooners—Opal Laxton. captain with Miss Shanklin as sponsor; Togati—Shirley Smith, captain, with Miss Frances Gossett as sponsor; Homeroom 10-D—Shirley Mann, captain, with Miss Mabel Jones as sponsor; Juniors—Irbie Mosher, captain, with Miss Lois Mc- Connell as sponsor; Phi—Bonnie Bayless, captain, with Miss Josephine Edwards as sponsor; B. M. C.—Faye Gardner and Marion Riggs, co-captains, with Miss McConnell as sponsor. This program was under the direction of Miss Bea Mantooth. OGIMAS Decorated goal posts during football season— Attended Clinton football game—Helen Lou Ricker served as club sweetheart —Kathleen Carrigan elected sweetheart for next year—Attended Enid basketball game—Bought new jackets. (20) JUNIORS James Murphy, president Zcnnon Gill, vice-president Betty Allen Forest Allen Helen Baker Elmer Billinger Ray Blevins Herbert Bolinger Marjorie Brown Maxeene Brown Virginia Bruce James Cherry Bob Chilcott Betty Jo Close Carl Davis Hubert Dokc Weldon Dooley Velma Ebisch Lucille Ellison Thomas Emerson Eugene Girard Thomas Gillilan Floyd Funderburg Trula Ruth Glass Florence Godfrey Clifford Golden Laverna Guth Pauline Hahn Verna B. Harrell Gilbretta Hildebrand Lois Higginbotham Jimmie Hodges Georgia Huckabee Helen Hummel Bob Humphreys Aletta Koerner Berniece Kuhlman Marvin LaFollettc Florence Johnson Woodford Jones Marie Keith (30) JUNIORS Bonnye Bayless, secretary Stanley Youngheim, treasurer Maxine Barrett Mary Frances Bennett Bob Biggert Betty Booth Richard Boynton Virginia Bright Jack Burmeier Betty Buss Helen Carter Catherine Colley Mamie Courtney Florence Curry Jack Doyle Eugene Dozier Dorine Dyer Harold Farris Janice Ferguson Roby Ferguson Harold Frazier Raymond Fouts Bud Foster Jack Grant Gwendolyn Greenwood Clara Griffin Rena Hawkins Juanita Hayward Katherine Hickman Claud Holland Beryl Holliday Hazel Horn Bill Hyde Dolores James Lucille Jenkins John Lanman Lial Leach Charles Lewis Jane Kelso Faye Kessler Marjorie Knott JUNIORS Esther Lillie Bernctta Little Carol Marsh Bill Marshall Viola Maxficld Jack Mitchell Rojean Mohnike Warner Morris Bob Myers Moyna June Nicholson Margaret Ogden Kenneth Peacher Eloisc Penwright Glen Ramsey Thomas Robinson Edna Mae Rosson Harold Rush Bill Rycl John Sams Norbert Salsman Fred Senn Robert Shirey Calvin Siegrist Marge Smith Lucille Stansbury Juanita Statton Roy Swaim Everett Swcezey Eleanor Thompson Velda Thomason Helen Tinsley Walter Tinsley Nellie Underwood Clyde Urton Johnny Valderas C. B. White Carolyn Whitney Steve Wilds John Worthington John Wright Ila Wright JUNIORS Allen Loganbill Jack Mahoney Lcota McGrcw Marjie McGinnis Maybeth McGill Irbie Mosher Paul Moulton James Murray Betty Jo Palmer Kenneth Palmer John Pavy Don Rector Marjorie Riley Jimmie Rinehart Juanita Rush Vernon Rush Lagretta Roberts Marguerite Schiffman Kenneth Schooley Marie Schones Raymond Simmons Merle Simmons Leroy Smith Vernon Steffen Georgette Story Melvin Stroud Don Thompson Gerald Thompson Lorraine Thompson L. D. Todd Aileen Tomlins Stacy Turner Junior Valderas Ruth Von Tungcln Virginia Werger Virginia Willhoitc Jack Williams Manford Wirgcs Esther Youkey Ivan Yount J. D. Zigler (31) EL RENO HIGH SCHOOL BAND The opening of school found James G. Saied. new band director, filled with enthusiasm and ready to take charge of the El Reno High School band boys and girls. This year, girls were included in the band for the first time in its history—a change for the better, all are sure Early in the year the Band Mothers’ club, which included only mothers, was changed to the Band Par- ents’ club, which included the fathers also. First among the activities of the year, the band added pep and color to the football season by its pres- ence at every home game. For a climax to the autumn season, the band, together with the drum and bugle corps, and the Band Parents’ club, sponsored the an- nual all-school carnival on the eve of Hallowe’en. Resuming its activity schedule shortly after the Christmas holidays, the band joined with the Central High School band of Oklahoma City in giving a massed band concert in the high school auditorium. Spring started majestically for the band to the strains of the processional march opening the corona- tion program and concert held in honor of Miss Helen Lou Ricker, band queen for 1941. The tempo then gradually increased in swiftness as the band journeyed to the annual Shawnee band festival, then to the Ok- lahoma City elimination contest and to the ninth an- nual tri-state band festival at Enid, and captured top honors in each of these contests. During the year, the band won a superior rating in concert playing at the contest held at Shawnee and was selected as the outstanding band. At the state contest held in Oklahoma City, the band won an excel- lent plus rating in concert playing and superior rating in marching. At the tri-state band festival held in Enid, the band won an excellent rating in concert playing, a superior rating in marching, and an excel- lent rating in the sight-reading contest. To climax an unusually brilliant season, the El Reno band went to the regional music competition festival held at Still- water, where it was given a first-division national rating in concert playing. It also won an excellent rating in marching at this contest. Many individual soloists and ensembles also re- ceived high ratings at the various contests, with Ed- ward Novy being named one of the 12 outstanding soloists among 800 entries in the Enid contest. He also received a good rating (third division) at the Oklahoma City and Shawnee contests. Herbert Little won a superior rating (first division) in baritone solo at Shawnee, superior rating at Oklahoma City, superior rating at Enid and an excellent rating at the Still- water contest: Victor Cash won excellent rating in (Continued on page 66) (32) DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS With practically a new personnel and with a new director, the El Reno drum and bugle corps came forth this year with many different and unique maneuvers in their marching demonstrations. Strictly a march- ing organization, the drum corps went through its paces expertly under the baton of Drum Major Sara Ann Preston, assisted by the officers of the group: Marion Riggs, president; Marjorie Perkins, vice pres- ident; and Margaret Seiver, secretary-treasurer. Attending the celebration of band day at the Uni- versity of Oklahoma. November 23, for their first out- of-town activity, the drum corps was, seemingly, in- spired by the marching of the champion Bengal Guards, a drum corps of 100 pieces from Orange, Texas, and came home to thrill the fans at football games with their new drills. Marching in the Christ- mas parade, school and pep parades, and '89er parade are only a few' performances in which the drum and bugle corps participated in El Reno. The group also acted as aisle of honor for the coronation of the band queen. As the result of a contest during the Christmas holidays between the drum and bugle sections, a party was held in the band room early in January. The drum corps attended the Shawnee band fes- tival, March 27-29. winning third place in the drum corps contest. The girls also attended the ninth annual tri-state band festival at Enid. April 16-19, receiving a seccnd place in that contest. Most remarkable social event of the school year was an out-of-season Christmas party given on April 25 by the drum section to entertain the bugle section. Surprisingly enough, the Christmas motif was carried out in every detail. In keeping with the annual custom, the drum and bugle corps sold poppies for the American Legion on Saturday. May 24. Closing social event of the year was a banquet which the Band Parents’ club gave for the drum and bugle corps and the band. (33) NATIONAL HONOR SOCIFTY Organization has thirty members — Purposes arc to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote worthy leader- ship. and encourage de- velopment of character. F. II. O. Friendship tour on Sept. 21—Attended district ral- ly at Chickasha, Oct. 5, and state rally in Oklaho- ma City. March 8—Con- tributed food to a needy family at Christmas — Mother - daughter buffet supper, April 26. F. F. A. Participated in every activity of the State As- sociation of Future Farm- ers of America—Contin- ually active in becoming established in the busi- ness of farming, and learning to do by doing today that they may be able to do tomorrow. f f f f f r f f f [ f f 1 r r ' r r (34) J J III-V Presented school with auditorium clock — Pro- vided home rooms with Bible readings—Sponsor- ed and distributed 32 Christmas food baskets— Attended church in a body once a month—Sec- ond semester picnic held May 5 — Chose Bonnyc Bayless sweetheart for next year — Took active part in intramurals. KORUM Initiated 15 new pledges — Eleanor Davis elected club sweetheart — Hold first semester social at Officers’ club. Fort Reno —Contributed to March of Dimes” — Won ping- pong championship in in- tramurals. (35) SKXATK Sara Ann Preston serv- ed as honorary sponsor— Christmas social held in December — Annual ban- quet held May 19 — Won annual Senate-Forum de- bate. April 25, with Her- bert Bolinger and David Rodgers as debaters. ■ MUSIC I III WM SI NO A SONG OF EIGHT PENCK r GOES IJKK THIS LISTEN 1NIHSTRIAL CNTT El-TCKE FARMERS PENCIL PUSHERS ft cut� I LEARMNC THE REASONS NOISE DEPARTMENT HAND LAROl Cowgirl... Who, me? .. . Three Babes .. . Dignified (?) seniors . . . Mr. President . . . Mac in action . . . Yum, yum . . . Six little maids all in a row ... Pep, Inc. .. . Impatient (?) ... Ray . . . Well, it runs . . . Juliets on a balcony . . . Loafin’ ... In the spring a y— . . . Stalking a picture . . . Climb in . . . Another cowgirl. (38) J J Glistening evergreens . . . E.H.S. frozen up . . . Christmas, Ili-Y style . . . Paint job . . . Ili-Y Ifood contributions . . . Round table talk . . . Ulysses and his troubles . . . Horse play . . . Fill- ing station. J CHARACTERISTICALLY SPEAKING Mr. W. P. Marsh—May I interrupt your classes a minute? Miss Marian Taylor—No, you can’t check out. Miss Bea Mantooth—You owe 2c on this book. Miss Vivian Mattox—How many drops of water are there in the Atlantic Ocean? Miss Rose Witcher—Do you have permission? Miss Irene March—In my travels through Europe . . . Miss Mildred Mehew—Get ready for transcription at 120 words a minute. Mr. O. F. Carlton—Where were you last night? Mr. Delbert Scott—I want to read you an article by ... Miss Josephine Hcdnett—All right folk, wo are spelling today. Mr. Ray Porter—This bug is a fine specimen. Miss Lucille Hicks—All right. “Hi,” you entertain the class for awhile. Miss Mabel Jones—Take pencils and paper for dic- tation. Mr. E. L. Williamson—I want to bring this home to you. Mrs. James Blair—Now, in Mexico . . . Miss May Shanklin—Of course, you may. Mr. Ernest H. Nikkei—Ycu’re late. Get an admit. Mr. James G. Saied—I know I can’t sing, but it goes like this. ★ THINGS I NEY-VER DO! Betty Mia Stitt—Blush Bud Fox—Skip school George Ann Guth—Go with Vernon Bobby Lee Morrison—Make campaign speeches Anne Ireland—Tell jokes Betty Lee Wynes—Talk about Jimmy Paul Stearns—Pass out gum Bonnie Curry—Go with the boys Bob Feistel—Lead the band Lois Higginbotham—Go with “Herbie” Archie Jones—Play golf Eleanor Davis—Study French J. D. Roland—Wear cowboy boots Bonnye Bayless—Date Jack Marjorie Perkins—Run around with Martha McQuown James Dennis—Sell fountain pens Jane Kelso—Have a lead in a play Everett Sweezey—Play basketball Naomi McDermott—Wear a new pair of shoes Dona Fahey—Lead yells Bob Kelly—Go to a fire ★ Do you remember those poor Diedges to the var- ious clubs and organizations? We saw many with double their quota of books, unmatched stockings, belts and strings of kitchenware strung around their necks, big hair ribbons, untied shoes, rolled up pant legs, sweaters on backwards, misplaced lipstick, and many other peculiarities, all the result of some club member’s brain storm. FAMOUS ROOKS By Well-Known Authors How to Win Debates and Influence Judges—Herbert Bilinger and David Rodgers. The Reign of a Gracious Queen—Virginia Bruce The Third of the Two Musketeers—Elmer Billinger Table Tennis Tactics—Jeanne Allison The Adventures of Mutt and Jeff—Phil Jerman The Whereabouts of the Hand While Debating—Pat Bywater Rabbit Hunting Made Easier (With the Right Person) —“Gerry” Donnellan The Bugler Boy—Bob Meredith The Story of the Freshman Sweetheart—Lois Williams Advanced Exercises for the Piano—Louise Spears How to Resist the Women—Weldon Dooley Leader of the Green—Walter Blair Those Wonderful Things—Buicks—Faye Gardner The Right Technique in Selling Ice Cream—Jack Tompkins How to Hit High C—John Lanman Art of Sleeping on Steel Hair Curlers—Bob Myers The Beauty of Big Brown Eyes—Ruth Brown How to Keep Long Hair Beautiful—Karl Dittmer How to Reduce in Ten Easy Lessons—Catherine Bruce The Strategy of Love Making, or How I Got My Present Standing—Jimmy Hodges ★ THUS THEY SING Bob Warnberg—“In My Sweet Little Alice Blue Gown” Helen Baker—“Lovely to Look At Betty June Zimmerman— She’s Tall, She’s Tan, She’s Terrific” Lawrence Offield—“Scatterbrain” Dorothy Mitchell— Five Feet Two—Eyes of Blue Donella Monday—“It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie” Geraldine Garnett—“An Apple for the Teacher Pat Armstrong— Oh, What a Pal is Mary Jimmy Rinehart—“Beer Barrel Polka Rojean Mohnike—“You Couldn’t Be Sweeter” Catherine Newsom—“Strawberry Blond” Charles Turner—“Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now Marguerite Lakin— Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight Helen Brown—“We're in the Army Now Stanley Youngheim—“You Can’t Marry Ten Pretty Girls” “Brownie McGill—“Stay as Sweet as You Are” Dorothy Jeanne Pipkin— I Give You My Word” Joe Mongold— You’re Slightly Terrific Bernice Wise—“Curly Top Betty Birlew Muir—“Blondie ★ A high school directory, published by the student council during American education week, gave names, addresses, and phone numbers of the faculty, along with the names of club, class, and home room officers and sponsors. This directory has been a most ap- preciated and useful article, saving much time and trouble for many. (40) J .1 J J J J J PRING came to El Reno High School and more than a tew students succumbed to that disease called spring fever . . . Seniors began to have slight doubts about their eagerness to graduate . . . And everyone was glad to see green leaves and pretty flowers again. SPRING was the time when 39 high school students attended the state Spanish convention in Oklahoma City . . . The student body was well pleased with the mime, ‘‘Homer In Hep Time, which the Latin club, Togati, presented March 16. ... A home room effi- ciency contest, which was sponsored by the Students’ Association, was won by Mr. Lloyd Mostrom’s home room. SPRING brought contests galore, and E. H. S. con- testants brought home many honors . . . T. C. Shack- lelt, jr.. and Karl Dittmer were elected student Kiwan- ians . . . Bonnye Bayless won first place in the “Know Your Oklahoma” contest . . . Virdin Royse and Carl Odom entered calves in the fat-stock show in Okla- homa City . . . The band won first in concert playing at the contest in Shawnee . . . Nellie Marie Shultz and Dorothy Todd won pins in the typing contest in Enid . . . Margaret Ann Rice ranked first in poetry, Jane Kelso placed first in dramatic reading, and Bill Mar- shall received an excellent rating in standard oratory at the speech contests in Tahlequah . . . Eleanor Davis won the state grand championship in humorou; read- ing in the Stillwater contest . . . Luther Smith won first in the bookkeeping contest at the interscholastic meet in Norman . . . Edward Novy was rated as one of the 12 best musicians at the band festival in Enid . . . Vernon Steffen entered a drawing in the contest spon- sored by the American Youth Fcrum . . . Louise Spears and Lillie Mae Schumacher entered essays on What Americanism Means To Me in the American Youth Forum. SPRING’S beauty was rivaled when Helen Lou Ricker was crowned band queen in a most impressive ceremony, March 27. Attendants for the queen were Bonnye Belle Bayless and Virginia Belle Bruce. With SPRING came the pleasant sounds of the glee clubs and choir preparing for some treats. First treat was the spring concert, which the choir presented . . . The other musical event was the operetta, “The Duke of Volendam,” which was one of the most suc- cessful ever presented in El Reno High School. (41) SPRING also brought several novel assembly pro- grams to E. H. S. . . . Adelante, the local chapter of the Pan-American Student Forum, sponsored an as- sembly which featured several Spanish-born students now in the Oklahoma College for Women . . . The freshman class presented one of the year’s most enter- taining assemblies. April 29 . . . George L. Kreeck, former United States ambassador to Paraguay, spoke to the student body about South American customs and methods, March 11 . . . The second-hour girls' glee club presented an assembly in connection with national music week, May 6-12. SPRING was the season for banquets . . . The Phil- alathean literary society entertained the Bonita Marica Catta literary society with a lovely banquet at the parish house. April 7 . . . The Forum debating society entertained their girl friends with a beautiful banquet, May 9 . . . Not to be outdone, the Senate debating society also gave a banquet. This thrilling event took place on May 19 . . Pledges to the National Honor society were guests at a beautiful banquet, May 20, after which they were initiated into this highly es- teemed society . . . And last but certainly not least was the annual junior-senior banquet. May 23. This was the prettiest banquet of the year. In the spotlight was the theme of this distinctive red. white, and blue ban- quet—America in the spotlight and American youth in the spotlight . . . The B. M. C.’s entertained their mothers with a lovely breakfast. May 18 . . . One of the annual events was the Pepett mother-daughter tea. May 13 . . . Several of the music classes gave musical teas to honor their mothers. SPRING days were the last high school days for the seniors, who were slightly tinged with regret, but underneath was the thrill of anticipation of the night when they would receive their diplomas . . . Honor students in the senior class were Nellie Marie Shultz and Lillie Mae Schumacher, who tied for the highest scholastic rank, and both of whom gave class addresses . . . Karl Dittmer received the Forum award presented to the outstanding senior boy . . . Alton (Katie) Niles won the Lettermen’s award. SPRING 1941 is over; but it is not gone, for it will be remembered by every El Reno High School student as one of the best chapters in the book of life. VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT Musical events have been among the foremost ac- tivities in El Reno High School in 1940-1941. A Christmas concert, presented December 15. was one of the best performances of the year. Beautiful music, well sung, combined with a lovely stage setting made this an important event in E. H. S. history. Most popular of the musical groups have been the boys’ and girls’ quartets Members of the boys' quar- tet were Billy Jim Little, John Lanman, Joe Biffle. and Mike Crowley. Girls who were chosen as mem- bers of the quartet were Helen Lou Ricker, Virginia Belle Bruce, Margaret Ann Rice, and Lois Higgin- botham. The outstanding event in the musical year was the presentation of the annual operetta, “The Duke of Volendam,'' a musical comedy which was given on April 3 and 4. Acclaimed by all as the best musical production in recent years, the operetta was witnessed by two large audiences. ADVANCED GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Principal roles in “The Duke of Volendam were taken by Helen Leu Ricker, Margaret Ann Rice, Vir- ginia Belle Bruce, Virginia Ruth Von Tungeln. Moyna June Nicholson, Marjie McGinnis, Lois Higginbotham, Jimmie Hodges, John Lanman, Brunt York. Joe Biffle, Bob Humphreys, and Lawrence Offield. Over one hundred and fifty students appeared in the lovely choruses of the operetta. Novel costumes designed and made by the N. Y. A. girls, under the direction of Miss Anna Maurice Cobbs, and tricky, tuneful choruses added sparkle to the operetta. The mixed chorus presented a secular concert on February Id. Familiar songs were sung. Ethel Rugg has served the music department as accompanist during the past year. The music department's motto is To be of service to school and community.” T HE C H () I R (42) Band queen and attendants ... Operetta-ites ... Junior players .. . Drum major and queen . . . Hinges for the “Double Door” . . . “Young April” in progress. (43) TRACK TKAM: First row—Orbk- KMellc, :ii taln. Iluuli Wilson. Ilarr Ward. Second row—-Tommy McGill. Lewis Luttrell, Thomas Kmerson, LoVorn Walker, coach. 'I RACK SQUAD r r r El Reno's thinclads initiated their track season at a dual track meet with Chickasha. where the Redmen were overwhelmed 93-43. Though the Indians garn- ered six first places, four second places, and five third places, including ties, they were slightly outclassed. The athletes then journeyed to the Hobart cinder trail, where the weatherman almost turned the track meet into a swimming meet. The squad managed to place in three events in the trial heats, but the track was in such bad condition that the Warriors did not stay for the finals. Considering the size of the squad, the thinclads made a good showing in the Boomer conference meet at Lawton, where the fleet-footed Redmen gathered one first, one second, and one third place. To wind up the season, the track squad attended the annual Central State track meet, and qualified in the low hurdles, broad jump, and the 100-yard dash, but did not remain to enter the finals. LKTTKRM KX’S CI-UB Membership is open to any boy who has lettered the Jensen farm . . Alton (“Kate”) Niles won club in any sport... Initiation was held Friday, April 17, at award . . . Annual picnic held in May. (44) f I [ I T I 1 I I SENIORS 1941 ★ The curtain rose on the high school life of the Seniors of '41 four years ago. Many honors, hours of hard work, and some play mixed in have made these four years happy and interesting ones. When we were freshmen in 1937 and 1938. we fully realized our importance. Even though speakers laughed at the “greensters in the balcony.” we knew that the school could not get along without us. Officers for the freshman year were Charles Mal- one. president: Tommy McGill, vice president: and Alice White, secretary. James Upton won second in the state contest in poultry judging that year. Gaining a little more prestige, the Freshmen of 1938 became the Sophomores of 1939. Students chos- en for class officers this year were Tommy McGill, president: Charles Malcne, vice president: and Hazel Harrison, secretary. The most important event of the year was the soph- omore play. Anne of Green Gables. Students taking leading roles in this play were Eleanor Davis. Mary Lou Cozad. Theda Stephenson. Marilyn Hoffman. Mar- garet Ann Rice. Robert Rhodes, and Orbie Estelle. Robert Sheets served the school as yell leader dur- ing his sophomore year. The school year 1938-1939 passed; and with the coming of a new year, the junior class really came into its own. Officers chosen to lead the class through the trials of the junior year were Tommy McGill, president; Eleanor Davis, vice president: Eugene Davis, secretary; and Katherine Maynard, treasurer. The junior class play, “Square Crooks. was one of the most successful produced in the high school that year. Leading parts in the production were taken by Dewey Kessler. Margaret Ann Rice, Harold Defen- baugh, Eleanor Davis. Helen Leu Ricker. Jack Temp- kins. Jack Valliant, Bob Kelly. Raymond Roblyer, Geraldine Donnellan. and Faye Gardner. The school year 1940-1941 rolled around, and we became the big-shots of the school—yes, we were finally the Seniors. The students we chose to lead us in our final chap- ter of school were Charles Malone, president; Eleanor Davis, vice president: Katherine Maynard, secretary; Margaret Ann Rice, treasurer; and James Dennis, stu- dent council representative. Two lovely young misses were selected, by popular vote of the student body, to hold two most coveted positions. Dona Mae Fahey was elected basketball queen, and Helen Lou Ricker was chosen to lead the blue and white band. The play chosen for the senior class production was Double Doors,” a dramatic mystery. Students select- ed for parts included Eleanor Davis, Margaret Ann Rice. Harold Defenbaugh, Bonnie Baker, Dolores Har- rison, Marilyn Hoffman, Floyd Martin. Bob Kelly, Charles Malone, Pat Bywater. Bob Feistel. Charles Faubion, and Ernest Long. Many honors came our way in '41 . . . The high school page, printed in a local newspaper and edited by senior students, won second in the state in its class . . . Luther Smith won first in first-year bookkeeping at the state interscholastic meet, and Clyde Moore first in advanced bookkeeping . . . Marilyn Hoffman won first in the Elks essay contest on her essay entitled “What Uncle Sam Means to Me. Other seniors whose essays were entered in this contest were Karl Dittmer, Louise Spears. Dona Mae Fahey, and Lillie Mae Schu- macher . . . Opal Todd won first in a shorthand con- test . . . Herbie Little was named co-captain of the football team . . . Eleanor Davis represented Oklahoma and El Rer.o in the national speech tournament at Lexington. Kentucky . . . Nellie Marie Shultz was selected the outstanding senior girl in the Daughters of the American Revolution contest . . . Bob Feistel was drum major in the band . . . For the past four years. Sara Ann Preston has been the leader of the riium and bugle corps . . . Vesta Mae Henricksen, Dorothy Todd. Lillie Mae Schumacher, and Geraldine Garnett served as editors of the school newspapers . . . Buddy Fox, Edward Von Tungeln. and Joe Mongold won first, second, and third places respectively in an essay contest on Why I Am Proud to Co-operate With the National Defense Program. sponsored by an air- craft corporation. During 1939-1940. several students participated in the interscholastic meets. Archie Jones was a member of the E. H. S. golf team . . . Vera Jarchow placed Our high school days are over. They have been third in the Spanish contest at Norman . . . Louise very happy days. Of course, some of them were not Spears represented El Reno High School in the Amer- so bright as others, but each day that passed made us ican history contest . . . Clyde Moore was selected as better citizens, taught us how to perform our duties the outstanding American history student in the high as Americans. So today, as the Seniors of 1941, we school . . . Walter Branstool and Karl Dittmer entered face the future better prepared to live useful lives for the algebra contest at Norman. having spent four years in El Reno High School. (45) Klrnt Row' HATTIE ATKINSON Commercial At spelling Hattie’s very smart; We’re sure she’ll win some fellow's heart. ALICE MAE ATWOOD Home Economics Quiet, demure, as sweet as can be; A lot of the world we’re sure she'll sec. BONNIE BAKER General A speaker of no small renown Is wee” Bonnie Baker; she’s going to town. CLIFFORD BOEVERS Vocational Agriculture A farmer lad is Clifford Boevers; He has a good voice and big broad shoulders. MARJORIE BRANSON General This young lass, who is so fair, Always has a ribbon in her hair. WALTER BRANSTOOL Scientific This gentleman, whose name is Walter, At math was never found to falter. Second Row HUGH BRIGHT, JR. General A football star is our Hugh Bright; And. when you know him, he's “plenty” all right. HELEN BROWN Commercial Musical fame may be the crown Of this young miss, our Helen Brown. CATHERINE BRUCE General For honor and glory, she couldn’t wait long, So early in life she composed a song. PAT BYWATER Language Arts Our Pat is cute and sweet— Also witty, smart, and petite. FRANK CAPPS Scientific Wrestling is his favorite sjx rt; We call him “Dynamite” for short. FRANK CARRIER (Withdrawn) Have you ever seen a chap who is merrier Than our own tall, blond Frank Carrier? Third Row W. H. CHASE Scientific The top of the ladder for W. H. Chase— It is there we are sure he will find his place. MARGARET CLARK General A perfect lady, small and dark— We’re sure you know Miss Margaret Clark. VIRGINIA COOKSEY Language Arts Virginia is a pretty lass. A girl you just cannot surpass. LLOYD CORLEE (Undergraduate) Lloyd just lives to drive his car. And with his looks he will go far. THELMA CORY Commercial A girl who has a beautiful voice; For fame and fortune she’s our choice. MARY LOU COZAD Language Arts That precious curly-haired Mary Lou— Without her wit, what would we do! (46) I JACK CROSE (Undergraduate) He's known as Jackie by many a friend, And his success will never end. ADENA CROSS General As pretty a girl as ever you saw, Adena likes to sing and draw. ELEANOR DAVIS Language Arts She is the Sweetheart of the Forumites; Some day we may see her name in lights. HAZEL DAVIS Commercial Pretty eyes and lovely hair Make Hazel Davis very fair. HAROLD DEFENBAUGH General Is it a wonder girls just stand in awe Of that handsome “gent”, Harold Defcnbaugh? JAMES DENNIS, JR. General Taking pictures is this man’s pride; He likes to fish, as well as ride. JAY DENWALT Vocational Agriculture A true blond is likable Jay: We hope he’ll always stay that way. KARL DITTMER Industrial Arts His kingdom is the super-graflex And miles of film to make it complex. GERALDINE DONNELLAN Fine Arts Fashionable Gerry is always in style, Even to her entrancing smile. ★ ★ BARBARA DOUGLAS Commercial Her score is always one of the best When pecking out a typing test. CURTIS DOUGLAS Trade and Industrial Curtis has his future planned: He hopes to travel in many a land. ELDON DUNGAN Scientific Eldon has a beautiful voice: To sing in opera is his choice. ORBIE ESTELLE General Black, wavy hair has Mr. Estelle: Many sweet girls are under his spell. DONA MAE FAHEY Commercial Titian-haired Dona is full of pep: She will never be found out of step. CHARLES FAUBION General He’ll be a photographer of ivorld renown. Who'll travel and shoot the world around. BOB FEISTEL General Student director in the band. Some day he may help lead the land. JIM FLEMING Vocational Agriculture Jim is very, very tall: Beside him others seem quite small. JOHN FOX Academic He thrills the girls with his Buick eight: We call him Buddy , and he’s really great. (47) First Row MARY JANE GAINES JOHNSON General Mary Jane has lovely eyes, And hair as dark as evening skies. FAY GARDNER Fine Arts Although some things be left undone. Peppy Fay Gardner is ready for fun. GERALDINE GARNETT Home Economics Sweet and pretty as a daisy. She’s a girl who’s never lazy. HAZEL GRIFFITH Home Economics An attractive lass with eyes of brown. Our Hazel never lets you down. ROY HAHN Industrial Arts Roy is always in the game With hustle that will bring him fame. DOLORES HARRISON Language Arts Red hair—hazel eyes— A sweet surprise. Second Row CLARA MAE HICKERSON Commercial Our senior beauty, whose name is Clara. Look for days, and you’ll find none fairer. MARILYN HOFFMAN Commercial Happy-go-lucky—yes. Marilyn is so; Far in this world she's sure to go. LOIS HULBERT Home Economics You'll find the hair of very few maids As distinctive as our Lois’ braids. Third How JOHN HUMMEL Industrial Arts A gentleman indeed is Mr. Hummel, In fact he is quite a “Beau Brummel.” JOHN HUTTON, JR. (Withdrawn) Johnny has become a marine. And in our halls no more is he seen. BETTY IMBODEN General This likable girl is full of fun And has a cheerful smile for everyone. r. r i r f i WILMA HART General Petite and demure as a silhouette. The sweetest girl you ever met. ANNE IRELAND Academic We’re sure that some day all will know it. But the secret's out—Anne is a poet. DOLENE HEBBERD Language Arts Dark-haired Dolene. editor of this book, Is pretty and popular—this we can’t overlook. VERA JARCHOW General Vera’s the kind we all like to know. If she’s around, she’ll steal the show. VESTA MAE HENRICKSEN Commercial She is charming in her shy way. We all love and admire Vesta Mae. PHIL JERMAN Academic Tall, stately, good-looking Phil Can’t surrender to every girl’s will. RAYFORD JOHNSON Commercial His birthday comes on Christmas day. Quite a present, we would say! ARCHIE JONES General Another Bobby Jones he'll be. For he’s a golfing prodigy. FRANCES JULIAN Commercial Frances likes to drive a car; Her personality will make her a star. BOB KELLY General Brains, brawn, and coat of tan Make Bob Kelly our superman. DEWEY KESSLER (Withdrawn) All praise and honor do we sing To Dewey Kessler, the Carnival King. MARGUERITE LAKIN General Petite and discreet. Describe sweet Marguerite. HERBERT LITTLE General On the gridiron he's a star; His many talents will take him far. ERNEST LONG General Of the Bible he is a master. So Ernest plans to be a pastor. JEWELL LOYALL Home Economics Jewell is all her name implies; To do her best, she always tries. ★ CHARLES MALONE Trade and Industrial Most likely to succeed some day, Our president is on his way. FLOYD MARTIN General He’s destined many friends to win With that sly mischievous grin. KATHERINE MAYNARD Home Economies Our dark-eyed Southern gal Will always be everyone's pal. NAOMI JEAN McDERMOTT Language Arts She has pretty red hair and big blue eyes. To be an air hostess, she's just the right siz . TOMMY McGILL Scientific Spark-plug of the senior class— Tommy is willing to tackle any task. EUGENE McGINTY General He's a perfect example of an Irish lad. With the best sense of humor that can be had. JUANITA MILLER Home Economics Blond Juanita is very sweet. And this qualification is hard to beat. ELIZABETH MILLWEE Home Economics Elizabeth has glossy blond curls: She is one of our most gracious girls. DOROTHY MITCHELL Academic Pretty “Dot is lovely and neat; In describing her, toe'll just say sweet . (40) First Row DONELLA MONDAY Fine Arts Another songster in our class Is Donella,. a pretty little lass. RUBY MONEY McDANIEL Home Economic� A ruby, as we here all know: We’re sure her husband finds her so. JOE MONGOLD Language Arts Our basketball hero from Panama Is one of the best you ever saw. CLYDE OMAR MOORE Commercial A genius in this very school— To know all the answers is his rule. BETTY BIRLEW MUIR Home Economics She's changed her name to Mrs. Muir; And now she's happy, we are sure. CATHERINE NEWSOM Commercial In office work none can compare With our Catherine, who has red hair. Second Kow ALTON NILES Industrial Arts Everyone's friend is Katie Niles; On every occasion, he always smiles. EDWARD NOVY. JR. Scientific A saxophonist in the band. At farming he is quite a hand. J. E. O’NEIL Trade and Industrial Dark and husky describe J. E. An aviator is what he'd like to be. FRANK PAYTON Scientific Jolly, friendly, and tall Describe Frank best of all. ANNALEEN PEARCE General A lover of sports is Annaleen; At all athletic events, she'll be seen. PEARL PENNYBAKER Home Economics Quiet and polite is Pearl Penny baker: Her ambition is to be a homemaker. Third llow HELEN PERDUE Commercial Three dimples she has, one in her chin, And a smile invites the other tivo in. “ JUANITA PETERSON Commercial Friendly to all the lads and lasses, Juanita shines in all her classes. CHRISTINE ELLERD PETTIT General To us Christine is just the same Even though she's changed her name. DOROTHY JEANNE PIPKIN Fine Arts Fine arts is Dorothy Jeanne's line. And at the piano she is superfine. SARA ANN PRESTON Fine Arts She can dance and lead our drum corps, too. Is there anything Sara Ann can't do? MARGERIE PROCTOR (Withdrawn) We miss this sweet girl in the hall Since she answered California's call. | F r. F f f f f f f [ f f f F f F r r F (50) 1 ROBERT RHODES Industrial Arts Dimples, blue eyes, and brown curly hair— Is is a wonder that all the girls stare? MARGARET ANN RICE Fine Arts For her dramatic work, she has our praise; We expect to hear more in later days. HELEN LOU RICKER General A pre ty girl, with a beautiful twice, Helen Lou is everyone’s choice. LOREN ROCHELLE General Football is “Chick's favorite game; In a few years, he may rise to fame. DORIS, ROUNDTREE Home Economics Doris's blue eyes are the prettiest to be seen. And she could easily be some one’s queen. VIRDIN ROYSE Vocational Agriculture A future farmer is his choice. We wish success to Virdin Royse. FLORA C. RUSSELL General Flashing eyes and a dimpled chin Are both brought out by “Flossie's grin. EDISON SCHOOLEY Industrial Arts A man about town is Edison Schooley; He's a boy who's never unruly. LILLIE MAE SCHUMACHER Home Economics Winning essays she tvrites with ease. And her other hobby is to tease. HELEN RUTH SEAMANDS Language Arts This girl enjoys riding her horse. You all know Helen Ruth, of course! T. C. SHACKLETT. JR. General Casanova of our senior class— He’s stolen the heart of almost every lass. VERNA LEE SHARPE Home Economics Verna Lee, girl of “his dreams. Finds her joy in stitches and scams. WESLEY SHAW General To his horn-harmony we listen in awe. And applaud its maker, our own “Artie Shaw. ROBERT SHEETS Trade and Industrial He wants to be a supersalesman; We’re sure his ambition will never fail him. NELLIE MARIE SHULTZ Home Economics Brilliant, peppy, and very sweet. She’s a friend who can't be beat. ALBERTA SHUMATE Commercial What this sweet lady lacks in height She makes up in brains and might. AUDELL SMITH Home Economics A calmer person you ve never seen; She’s tall and stately as a queen. LUTHER SMITH. JR. Commercial Typing is this young man’s forte; And, above all, he is a good s x)rt. (51) First Row LOUISE SPEARS Fine Arts If black hair and blue eyes are not sufficient, Louise also has wits and is very efficient. EUGENE STAHL Vocational Agriculture Toll and handsome is Mr. Stahl, Who, we’re sure, will top them all. PAUL STEARNS Trade and Industrial Stearns’ vocation is carting cokes. And he is always full of jokes. ALMA STEENROD General A pretty girl with very black hair, Alma is always quiet and debonair. THEDA STEPHENSON General As delicate as a Dresden doll Is Theda, who is graceful and tall. BETTY MIA STITT Commercial For happiness, joy, and wit You can't beat Betty Mia Stitt. Second How GLEN STROUD (Withdrawn) A basketball star is our Glen Stroud, And of this boy we are very proud. EDITH RAE TALLEY (Withdrawn) Edith wears a one-man’s band. If you can't guess, it’s on her left hand. DOROTHY TODD Home Economics Dorothy is always industrious and steady, A senior girl who is ever-ready. OPAL TODD Commercial A brilliant student is this pretty lass. And she's one of the youngest in our class. JACK TOMPKINS Scientific You'll find Jack almost any day Arranging props for some class play. PATTY TOMPKINS Scientific She’s president of our Students’ Association, And fountain serving is her vocation. Third How CHARLES TURNER General A good-looking lad, as you can see, As happy-go-lucky as he can be. HELEN TURNER Commercial You can tell by the way she drives her car That Helen’s a girl who’s way above par. JAMES UPTON (Undergraduate) Agriculture and farming are just like play For this young president of the F. F. A. JACK VALLI ANT (Withdrawn) Jack heard the far West's call, And so he left us one and all. EDWARD VON TUNGELN, JR. Industrial Arts Tall and blond, what more could one ask7 He’s a lad who never shirks at a task. CARL WALLACE (Undergraduate) His jokes and humor have won him fame; Corn” Wallace is this gentleman's nickname. (52) r. r r r r r r r, r r. r r r r f. l r i 1 ] ] 1 BOB WARNBERG General Always smiling, never a frown. He has never let the senior class down. BURDETTE WEI DM AN Commercial Pretty, charming, graceful and tall Are words which describe her best of all. JACK WELLBORN Scientific In the band, he plays a big bass horn. His cheerful smile ivon't let you mourn. JULIA WHENRY Commercial Lovable Julia in her quiet way Always has something kind to say. ALICE WHITE General Not so very shy. not so very bold. Is this pretty girl with a heart of gold. DENZIL WHITE General Happy-go-lucky is Denzil White. To a certain red-head, he is a knight. CLIFFORD WHITEMAN Commercial See Clifford for the men's latest styles; His red “pork-pie” hat can be seen for miles. BERNICE WISE Commercial Bernice has black hair and sparkling eyes. And like her name she is also wise. ROGER WOODMAN Trade and Industrial Roger's ambition u ill be realized. When he’s sports editor in a town of size. BRUNT YORK General Brunt has a voice that is deep and bass. And a ready smile on his friendly face. JEAN YOUNG (Withdrawn) Another handsome senior lad Who would make the heart of any girl glad. BETTY JUNE ZIMMERMAN Commercial Betty June is graceful and tall; Her natural beauty is envied by all. JO HELEN PHELPS General The sweetest and grandest girl we know Is a tribute just half-worthy of dear “Jo”. LEE RODGERS. JR. Academic A newcomer from down Hugo way— We hope that Lee is here to stay. JACK STORY General Very blond and full of pep. Jack is never out of step. (S3) FRESHMAN HOME ROOMS MISS OLIVE ANDERSON’S HOMEROOM. 9-A: First row—Neil Berrong, Betty Byrd. Walter Blair. Betty Jean Crenshaw, song leader, Ruth Brown, vice-presi- dent. Elizabeth Bake well, president, Bonnie Belle Bright, Bill Biggert. song leader. Paul Cunningham, secretary, Ronald Cox. Second row—Allen Davis, Carma Neta Crump, El Wanda Bowman. Minnie Grace Clark, Lawrence Carl, Ruth Cornwell. Gladys Atkin- son, Oleta Fay Dodson, George Cullers. Third row— Bob Dozier, Hugh Canon, Betty Brothers, Opal Cook- ey, Esther Bartlett, Madeline Boswell, Martha Brewer, Dale Dyer, Bob Boswell. MRS. JAMES BLAIR S HOMEROOM, 9-B: First row -Charles Haas, vice-president, Loretta Forquer, Kath- ryne Hurst, Jack Gibson, yell-leader, Ruth Ann Hampton, secretary-treasurer, Harry Hale, Geneva Green, song-leader, George Ann Guth, program- chairman. Bobby Lee Harvey, Jerry Emerson, Helen Ruth Hahn. Second row—Leonard Godfrey, Wanda Lee Hayward. Elsie House, Betty Ann Hubbard. Ber- nice Hoffman, Helen Eaton, Pauline Heupel, Dorothy Ferguson, Helen Girard. Third row—Earlene French, Junior Green, Stanley Frosch, Jack Henricksen, Melvin Hoffman, Harry Herburger, Noble Hartman, Juanita Findley. MISS FRANCES GOSSETT’S HOMEROOM, 9-C: First row—Eunice Marie Kamm, vice president. Martha Al- ice Marsh, song leader, Joe Mark, Henry Ireland, song leader, Dick Kelly, president, Vernon McGinley, stu- dent council representative, Ralph Macy, Allan Keith, Olin McNew. Second row—Dora McNew, Mary Ellen Mitchell, Mary Helen Lucas. Evelyn Koert. Hazel Mc- Cullough, Helen Keller, Janelle James, Wanda La- SOPHOMORE MISS VERNA McCALLUM’S HOMEROOM. 10-A: First row—Richard Carter, Jeanne Allison, Mary La Vonne Bourne, Pat Armstrong, vice-president, George Christian, president, Bernice Corlee, secretary-treas- urer, Ruth Birlew, yell leader. Betty By water, Bonnie Curry, song leader, Joe Biffle. Second row—Maxine Corlee. Lenora Cooper, Jean Cherry, Betty Casey, Margie Carrol, Audrey Andrews, Thelma Culley, Jua- nita Corlee, Kenneth Corwin. Third row Bill Barry, Harry Cox. James Clark, Gordon Brown. Tom Bakke, Mike Crowley, George Albright, Victor Cash. MISS JOSEPHINE EDWARDS’ HOMEROOM. 10-B: First row—Betty Janice Green, Margaret Dittmer, Betty Jean Hardwick, Juanita Horton. Deris Jean Fil- kins, Mary Lou Greene, Dortha Ellerd, vice-president, Rosilynne Frazier, Imogene Hodgkinson, Nora Mae Guin. Vesta Hern. Second row—Jewel Hickerson, Bessie Handley. Doris Ferguson, Lawrence Dyche, Harry Garrett. Dixie Deviney, Ella Haynes, Betty Louise Green. Gene Hall. Third row—Severn Estes, George Frass, Dale Heitzman, Ray Flagg, Alfred Hof- mann. Edward Hardt, Hollis Gustafson. Alvin Estelle. Warren Davis. Lester Gregory, song leader. MISS MILDRED MEHEW’S HOMEROOM, 10-C: First row—Margaret Johnson, Jean Hyland, Betty Jean Jackson, song and yell leader, Carl Little, Billie Helen Hunt, president, Billy Kinder, vice-president. Lillian Jernigan, secretary-treasurer. Charlotte Linville, Mar- garet Kamm, Dorothy Loyal 1. Second row—Christine Johnson, Joy Lunnon. Alice Johnson, Pauline Jones, Zelma Hubbard, Dorothy Huchtemann, Ruth Kostruha, Gerlcnas Jobe, Birdie Little. Edith Keever. Third row—Billy Jerman, Mansel Keith, Lester Kerr. Bill Hutson. Billy Jim Little. Lloyd Lorenzen, C. E. Leigh- ton, Melvin Jacks, Richard Lemon. MISS MABEL JONES’ HOMEROOM. 10-D: First row: Phyliss Palmer, Betty Moore, Bobby Lee Morrison, Mous. Virginia Kidd, Alice Kostruha. Third row— Leota Means, Bonnie Mahoney, Vera Mitchell, secre- tary, Louise Johnson, John Miller, George Lamka. Roy Kinkade, Louise Leonard. MISS VIVIAN MATTOX’S HOMEROOM. 9-D: First row—Betty Jane Mulanas, Clarence Rider, Margaret June Seivers, Joan Nievar, secretary, Opal Jean Mor- ris, Don Simmons, president. Evelyn Sherwood, vice- president. Patty Lee Penwright, treasurer, Constance Poor, song leader, Dorothy Rhodes. Second row— Mary Frances Robinson, Charles Seamands. Allene Odom. Mary Jane Novy, Dean Pickens, Marion Ny- lander, Maxine Mobbs, Fayola Sharp, Nora Severns, Bonna Pearl Robertson. Third row—Betty Mosher. James Morrow, John Ray Ross. Tommy Peterman, Jack Money, Robert Morgan. Nash Ogle, Frank Palm- er. Donald Rhodes. Ann Pabst. MR. LLOYD MOSTROM’S HOMEROOM. 9-E: First row—Ellen Walker, India Smith, song leader. Lois Williams. Pat Wrigley. Billy Thompson, secretary- treasurer, Idella Smith, vice-president, Donqld Stev- enson, president, Marilyn Weidman, Carlene Whitlock. Betty Lee Wynes, yell leader. Mary Lou Williams, song leader. Second row—Lena Warner, Mary Jane Stewart. Earline West, Mary Ellen Wilcox, Josephine Wear, Cleta Tinsley, Maxine Wiedemann, Mary Lou Worthington. Betty Whinery. reporter. Betty Jean Williams, Oda Mae Smith. Third row—Mary Weid, Margaret Watkins, Larry Witt. Wilber Stine. Junior Stearns, Charles Van Gundy. Bob Stone. Billy Waller, Leon Smith, Franklin Wirges, Eleanor Yost. Margie Smith. HOME ROOMS song leader, Peggy Bob Paxton, secretary, Elmer Mil- ler, Bobby Don Modrall, president, Martha McQuown, vice-president. Norma Faye McComas, Luella Palmer, Mary Helen Marsh, treasurer. Second row—Daphne Olive, Mildred Money, Donald Mitchell, David Mor- gan. Harry Meinburg Billy Bob Meredith. Clyde Ogle, Bob Mayhue, Gladys Palmer, Bernice McLaren. Third row—Norm i Mitchell. Lawrence Offield. Perry Moore, J. T. McCracken. Gerald Miller. Clyde Miller. Harold Miller, Billy Joe Morris, Shirley Mann. MISS MAY SHANKLIN’S HOMEROOM. 10-E: First row—Ethel Rugg, reporter. Jessie Jerry Sheehan, Dor- othy Smith. Kenneth Proctor. David Rodgers, treas- urer, Betty Rukes, song leader. Marion Riggs, song leader. Alma Reams, secretary, Leslie Roblyer, student council representative. Jack Roblyer. Marjorie Perkins, Rosemary Smith. Second row—Marie Sellars, Kathryn Peterson, Shirley Smith. Mildred Powell. Ima Jean Sanders. Kenneth Quimby, sergeant-at-arms. Betty Powell. Claire Severns, Bonnie Selfridge, Dorlas Smith, Dorothy Shumate. Third row—Margii Pearce. Iris Jeanne Sheets, Nancy Lee Quinn, R. J. Powell, Vernon Reuter, LaVern Rumky, Horace Roach, Edmond Rice, Rosemary Porter. Pearl Roy.se. MR. E. L. WILLIAMSON S HOMEROOM. 10-F: First row—Lillian Whittle, Helen Williams, song leader, George Svanas. James Taylor, vice-president, Betty White, Harry Ward, president. Lester Vocke, Edythe Turpin, secretary, Mary Jane Waldron, treasurer, Glo- ria Wood. Second row—Lois Stevens, Martha Jean Timberlake. Mildred Tinsley, Delbert Tatum. Gene Wilkerson, Walter Thompson. Louise Wilkerson, Lu- cille Thompson, Flerian Walker. Dorothy Tro. Third row—Altalene Winters. Irwin Statton, Merle Whenry, Tylar Southard, Dale Whenry, Wayne Thompson, Del- fred Stroud, Kenneth Taylor, D. P. Underwood. Lorene Thomason. (54) CLUB ROLLS PEPETTS: First row—Helen Ruth Seamands. Mary Cozad, Billie Helen Hunt. Virginia Bruce, Theda Stephenson, Betty Mia Stitt, Sara Ann Preston, yell leader, Mary Jane McMillan, mascot, Faye Gardner, yell leader, Mary Frances Bennett, Lois Higginbotham, Marjie McGinnis, Rojean Mohnike, Marjorie Perkins, Helen Lou Ricker. Second row—Esther Youkey, Do- lores Harrison, Eleanor Davis. Margaret Ann Rice, Dorothy Jean Pipkin, Donella Monday, Bonnye Bay- less, secretary-treasurer, Dolene Hebberd, president, Naomi McDermott, vice-president, Helen Brown, Betty June Zimmerman, Lillie Mae Schumacher, Nellie Ma- rie Shultz, Ruth Birlew, Pat Bywater. Third row— Louise Spears, Luella Palmer, Margaret Clark. Gerry Donellan, Margaret Dittmer, Moyna June Nicholson, Georgia Huckabee, Mary LaVonne Bourne. Mary Waldron, Maxine Barrett. Gwendolyn Greenwood, La- gretta Roberts, Margaret Kamm, Hazel Davis, Doris Roundtree, Marilyn Hoffman. Miss Vivian Mattox, sponsor. Fourth row—Betty Jackson. Jean Hyland, Jeanne Allison, Bonnie Curry. Brownie McGill, Norma Faye McComas, Doris Jean Filkins, Martha Timber- lake. Mary Lou Greene. Pat Armstrong, Jane Kelso, Katherine Maynard. Helen Ruby Perdue. Mary Helen Marsh, Charlotte Linville. Dorotha EUerd, Betty Ann Bywater, Georgette Story, Martha McQuown, Dorothy Shumate. SQUAWS: First row—Florence Johnson, Peggy Bob Paxton, Rosemary Porter, Dorothy Buss, Gilbretta Hildebrand, Helen Tinsley, yell leader, Jane Lee Kelly, mascot. Dona Fahey, yell leader. Hazel Horn, Faye Kessler, Velda Thomason, Margin Pearce, Iris Jeanne Sheets. Second row — Geraldine Garnett, Dorothy Smith. Phyllis Palmer. Patty Tompkins, Alberta Shu- mate, historian. Opal Todd, vice-president, Dorothy Todd, treasurer. Bernice Wise, president, Catherine Newsom, secretary. Lenora Cooper, Pauline Hahn, Rosilynne Frazier, Imogene Hodgkinson, Vesta Ma Henricksen. Marian Riggs, Bonnie Baker. Third row- Miss Bea Mantooth, co-sponsor, Leota McGrow, Alma Steenrod, Nancy Lee Quinn, Dolores James, Maxeene Brown, Marie Keith, Alice White, Helen Turner, Jessie Jerry Sheehan, Nellie Underwood. Lois Stephens, Flor- ence Curry, Virginia Ruth Von Tungeln, Carolyn Whit- ney, Betty Booth, Janice Ferguson, Botty Rukcs, Miss May Shanklin, sponsor. Fourth row—Jewell Loyall, Helen Baker, Annaleen Pearce, recorder, Betty Janice Green, Dorothy Mitchell. Betty Jean Hardwick, El- eanor Thompson, Marge Smith, Leota Niles, Burdette Weidman, Helen Carter, Frances Julian. Marjorie Ri- ley. Betty Allan, Rosemary Smith. Juanita Peterson, Marjorie Brown, Verna B. Harrell. Lillian Whittle. Edith Pearl Turpin. Vesta Horn, and Betty White. STUDENT COUNCIL: First row—Evelyn Sherwood, Maybeth McGill. Dolene Hebberd. Catherine Newsom, secretary, Pat Tompkins, president. Virginia Bell Bruce, treasurer. Georgette Story, Louise Spears. Sec- ond row—Esther Youkey, Norma Fay McComas, Wal- ter Blair, Betty Casey. Mary Louise Green, Lillie Mae Schumacher. Pat Wrigley, Vernon McGinley. Betty Jean Jackson. Third row—Leslie Roblyer. Jack Grant. Roy Swaim, Hugh Bright, Mr. Walter P. Marsh, Lester Vocke, James Dennis, Tommy McGill. TRADE AND INDUSTRY: First row—Dorothy Mitch- ell. Marguerite Lakin, Juanita Peterson, treasurer. Tommy McGill, student council representative. Charles Malone, vice-president, Robert Sheets, presi- dent. Bettv June Zimmerman, Opal Todd, secretary, (55) Vera Jarchow. Second row—Mr. C. L. McGill. Wood- ford Jones, Jack Tompkins, Catherine Newsom, Her- bert Bolinger, Melvin Stroud, Eugene Stahl, Gerald Thompson. Third row—Helen Turner, Charles Tur- ner, Eugene McGinty. Harold Defenbaugh, J. E. O’Neil, Roger Woodman, Paul Stearns, Catherine Bruce. SIX FOOT NINE: Tylar Southard, Merle Simmons, Paul Moulton, Floyd Martin, Wayne Wick, Bill Ryel, Bill Hyde. Lial Leach, Don Thompson, Mr. C. L. Mc- Gill, sponsor. NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE: Marilyn Hoffman, Geraldine Donnellan, Pat Bywater, Eleanor Davis. Jane Kelso. Margaret Ann Rice. Second row—Billie Helen Hunt, David Rodgers, Ernest Long. Miss Lucille Hicks, sponsor, Billy Lee Marshall, Herbert Bolinger, Pat Wrigley. Third row—Walter Blair, Rena Haw- kins, Martha Alice Marsh, Bobby Lee Morrison, Roy Swaim, Charles Seamands, Betty Moore, Bob Dozier. ADELANTE: First row—Geneva Green, Mary Ellen Mitchell, Carma Neta Crump. Dorothy Ferguson. Ralph Macy, treasurer, Thomas Gillilan, Dorothy Todd, secretary, Jack Grant, president, Lois Higginbotham, vice-president, Betty Janice Green, Betty Ann Byrd, Marjie McGinnis, Marjorie Perkins, Martha Mc- Quowan, George Ann Guth, Louise Johnson. Second row — Mrs. James Blair, sponsor. Aileen Tomlins, Bonnie Bell Bright. El Wanda Bowman, Moyna Juiv Nicholson, Janelle James. Doris Ferguson. Bonnie Selfridge, Florian Walker, Eloise Penwright, Pat Arm- strong, Mary Lou Greene. Helen Ruth Seamands, Dor- otha Ellerd. Wilma Hart, Virginia Cooksey, Marlyn Weidman, Miss Irene March, sponsor. Third row— Bob Dozier. Walter Blair. Ronald Cox, Stanley Frosch, Bob Humphreys, George Christian, Joe Mongold. Ken- neth Quimby, Billy Jim Little, Roy Swaim, Phil Jer- man, Perry Moore. Glenn Harris, Robert Rhodes, Pat Wrigley. Donald Rhodes. Jerry Emerson. TOGATI: First row—Joy Lunnon. Rena Hawkins, Carolyn Whitney. Betty Moore, Hazel Horn, curator, Mary La Vonne Bourne, secretary, Bobby Lee Morri- son, president, Jeanne Allison, vice-president, Mary Jane Waldron, treasurer. Vera Mitchell. India Smith. Mary Frances Robinson, Daphne Olive. Second row Miss Frances Gossett, sponsor. Opal Morris, Bonnie Mahoney, Pauline Jones. Doris Jean Filkins. Margie Carrol, Bob Mayhue, Jane Kelso, Elizabeth Bakewell. Ruth Ann Hampton. Betty Hardwick. Betty Green. Shirley Smith, Imogen? Hodgkinson. Third row Betty Jo Close, Charles Seamands, Ann Pabst. Louis • Leonard. Eleanor Yost. Richard Carter, George Svanas. Walter Thompson, James Taylor, James Dennis, Ed- mund Rice, Gerlenas Jobe. Bob Castevans. BONITA MARCIA CATTA: First row- Helen Baker, Mary Lou Cozad. Carolyn Whitney. Helen Perdue. Faye Gardner, secretary, Betty Mia Stitt, president, Betty June Zimmerman, vice-president. Doris Round- tree, treasurer. Dolene Hebberd. Katherine Maynard, Florence Curry, Louise Spears. Second row—Dorothy Jeanne Pipkin. Marilyn Hoffman, Florence Johnson. Dorothy Todd. Alice White. Miss Lois McConnell, sponsor, Lagretta Roberts. Helen Brown. Bernice Wise. Opal Todd, Bonnie Baker. Third row—Betty Booth, Phyliss Palmer. Rosilynne Frazier, Dorothy Mitchell. Jessie Jerry Sheehan. Hazel Davis, Helen Carter, Mar- tha Jean Timberlake. Betty Jo Palmer. Helen Ruth Seamands. Betty Jean Hardwick, Marion Riggs. PHILALATHEAN: First row—Betty Jean Jackson. Jane Kelso, Naomi Jean McDermott, Margaret Ann Rice, Dolores Harrison, secretary. Eleanor Davis, vice- president, Sara Ann Preston, president. Helen Lou Ricker, treasurer, Bonnye Bayless, Theda Stephenson, Billie Helen Hunt, Betty Ann Bywater. Dorothy Shu- mate. Second row—Miss Josephine Edwards, sponsor, Martha McQuown. Jeanne Hyland. Ruth Birlew, Doris Jean Filkins, Maxine Barrett, Catherine Newsom, Burdette Weidman, Pat Armstrong, Mary Lou Greene, Margaret Kamm, Charlotte Linville, Dorotha Ellerd, Mary Helen Marsh. Third row—Alberta Shumate. Betty Moore. Georgette Story. Maybeth McGill, Jeanne Allison, Mary LaVonne Bourne. Georgia Mae Hucka- bee, Virginia Bruce, Moyna June Nicholson, Mary Jane Waldron, Rojean Mohnike, Mary Frances Ben- nett, Lois Higginbotham. Marjie McGinnis, Norma Faye McComas, Marjorie Perkins, Lillie Jernigan. LITERATI: First row—Janice Ferguson. Gilbretta Hildebrand. Pauline Hahn, Betty Allen. Geraldine Garnett, president. Dona Mae Fahey, secretary-treas- urer, Nellie Marie Shultz, vice-president, Lillie Mae Schumacher. Second row—Betty Jean White, Dorlos Smith. Verna B. Harrell. Mildred Tinsley, Miss Mabel Jones, sponsor, Pauline Jones, Marie Schones, Maxeene Brown. Marjorie Riley. Third row—Nancy Quinn, Rosemary Smith, Virginia Ruth Von Tungeln, Lois Stephens, Marge Smith, Christine Ellerd, Lucille Stansberry. Flora C. Russell. OGIMAS: First row—Clifford Whiteman, president, Paul Stearns, Thomas Gillilan. Zennon Gill, John Wesley Lunman. secretary. Helen Lou Ricker, sweet- heart. Bobby Lee Morrison, vice-president, Jimmy Hodges, treasurer, Lester Vocke. Lial Leach, Edmund Rice. Second row—Jewel Hickerson, Stacy Turner, Jack Wellborn. Thomas Emerson. Rayford Johnson, Floyd Martin. Bob Myers. Bill Gibson, Bobby Don Modrall, Mr. Delbert Scott, sponsor. Third row—Eu- gene Dozier. Stanley Younghcim. Roy Swaim. Ken- neth Peacher. Brunt York. Harry Garrett, Denzil White, Jack Grant, Bob Warnburg. L. C. BOOTH FURNITURE CO. 104 N. Rock Island Phone 429 U 8 T. J. STEWART LUMBER CO. Wallpaper Let Us Help You Plan Your New Home K :: CONGRATULATIONS from BOB'S WHITE ROCK Wade and Bickford J. C. All, Mgr. Phone 938 « 8 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: First row—Pat By- water. vice-president. Betty Booth. Dolene Hebberd, Pat Tompkins. Catherine Newsom, Tommy McGill, president. Lillie Mae Schumacher. Nellie Marie Shultz, Vesta Mae Henricksen, Louise Spears, secretary. Sec- ond row—Eleanor Thompson, Virginia Ruth Von Tun- geln, Moyna June Nicholson, Marilyn Hoffman, La- gretta Roberts, Eleanor Davis. Margaret Ann Rice. Geraldine Garnett, Opal Todd, Miss Josephine Hodnett, sponsor. Third row—Juanita Peterson, Dorothy Todd. Charles Malone. Edward Von Tungeln. Charles Fau- bion, Thomas Gillilan. Karl Dittmer. Jack Grant. Mary Frances Bennett. Rojean Mohnike. Theda Stephenson. H '■ mi ... Him.mu a IWTTKRSON DRUG CO. DRUGS and PRESCRIPTIONS 104 S. Bickford Phone 107 8 X FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF OKLAHOMA: First « row—Bonnie Cuiry, La Verna Guth, Ila Wright. Ruth Birlew. Margaret Dittmer, historian, Betty Jean Hard- wick, treasurer, Eleanor Thompson, president. Margie Smith, secretary. Marjorie Knott, vice-president, Verna Lee Sharpe, Mamie Courtney, Alice Kostruha. Second iow—Miss Olive Anderson, sponsor, Janice Ferguson, Betty Mosher, Charlean Brooks. Ruth Kostruha, Marie Keith, Marie Schones, Irbie Mosher, Pearl Pennybaker, Juanita Miller, Idella Smith, Miss Verna McCallum, sponsor. Third row—Jewel Loyall. Juanita Statton, Hazel Griffith, Lucille Ellison, Louise Wilkerson, Ber- nice Hoffman. Louise Johnson, Florence Curry, Max- eene Brown, Mary Lou Worthington, Allene Odom, Edith Fern Kecver. « mi X EVANS AND BALES Everything Cleaned from Rugs and Draperies to the Sheerest Chiffons! Phone 314 .m m i mi in in in mu.i i :: (56) FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA: First row—Gar- land Brooks. Glen Ramsey, Leon Smith, Clifford Boe- vers, reporter, Edward Von Tungcln, vice-president. Virdin Royse. secretary, Kenneth Palmer, treasurer, Eugene Stahl, watch dog. Albert Jones. John Wesley Pavy. Allen Loganbill. Hubert Doke, Billy Blake. Second row—Billy Combs, Clifford Maxon, Kenneth Kreager. Carl Odom, Leo Dungan, Delbert Tatum, Jim Fleming, Daroll Hansberry, Lawrence Carl, Kermit Anderson. John Worthington. Douglas Jennings. Har- old Miller, Melvin Hoffman, Mr. Bryan Brady, spon- sor. Third row—Bud Foster, Jay Denwalt, LaVern Rumley, Gerald Miller, Robert Bowers, Alfred Hoff- man, Vernon Reutei. Kenneth Taylor, Elmo Hulbert, Dale Heitzman, Garnett Brooks. Jack Henricksen, R. J. Powell, Steve Wilds, Melton Kennedy. HI-Y: First row—Johnny Sams, Billy Gebhart, Bobby Lee Morrison, Denzil White, vice-president, Herbert Little, president, John Wesley Lanman, secretary- treasurer. Thomas Emerson. Harry Ward, Bud Foster. Second row—Stanley Youngheim. James Murphy. Hi Roberts. J. D. Roland. Bob Fcistel, Bill Marshall, Floyd Funderburg, Richard Boynton, Bobby Don Modrall. Third row—Zennon Gill, Jack Burmeier, Kenneth Peacher, Bob Myers, Kenneth Quimby. Jack Mitchell, Harold Rush. Vernon Rush, and Mr. E. L. Williamson. FORUM: First row—Eugene Dozier. Charles Faubion, secretary, Bobby Lee Morrison, critic, T. C. Shacklett, vice-president, Eleanor Davis, sweetheart. Denzil White, president, Billy Marshall, treasurer. Buddy Fox, Stanley Youngheim. Second row—Donald Stev- enson. Jerry Emerson. Pat Wrigley, Bob Myers, Jimmy Rinehart, Ralph Macy, Vernon McGinley, Walter Blair, Bob Dozier. Third row—Billy Gebhart, LeRoy Mer- yeldt, Mr. L. E. Malvern, Roger Woodman. Jimmy Hodges. Harry Ward. Lester Vocke. and James Clark. Jt llllll- ,MIMIHHM ’ I. Ill. Il'l . I.. .'I'll ill I.. : YOUR FAVORITE! That Famous cf cama fa Call for it by Name! ft - K | ............................. PALMER GROCERY and MARKET STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES Fresh, Cured and Lunch Meats Phones 228 - 229 116 S. Choctaw FREE DELIVERY X. X TIMBERLAKE’S BOOK STORE SENATE: First row—Kenneth Palmer, John Wesley Lanman, Jack Grant, secretary, Thomas Emerson, vice- president. Sara Ann Preston, sweetheart, Bob Fcistel, president, Herbert Bolinger, Tcmmy McGill, Bobby Don Modrall. Second row—Miss Josephine Hodnett, Ralph Pressley. Forrest Allen. Kenneth Schooley! Don Rector, Kenneth Peacher. Richard Carter, David Rodgers, John Wesley Pavy, Mr. Lloyd Mostorom, spon- sor. Third row—Bobby Lee Harvey, Leslie Roblyer, Dick Kelly, Charles Turner. Charles Malone. Rayford Johnson, Harold Rush, Zennon Gill. Herbert Little. and Bud Foster. Books—Office Supplies—Gifts Wall Paper—Paint 103 N. Bickford Phone 669 ELITE BEAUTY SHOP ★ VOCATIONAL (JU KSTIOXXAI RES Pearl Lair, Mgr. RILLING PERMANENTS Vocational questionnaires filled out by students in all El Reno High School home rooms in April, under the direction of Mr. C. L. McGill, co-ordinator of vo- catiaonal education, revealed interesting data on the work hours of students. Phone 116 216 S. Rock Island g imiilllimnumilllwItlMaMMMIMMMMMMaMMiaMMMMMMMMMMMMMMIMMNMMMMMI IJJ The results of the questionnaires showed that 193 students were gainfully employed outside the home. Of this number, 134 also had regular duties to per- form at home. There were 460 students not gainfully employed outside the home. However, of these stu- dents, 372 had regular duties to perform in helping with work at home. The survey disclosed the fact that many different vocations were represented among the student body. There were 40 students employed as clerks, 34 as pa- per carriers, 22 as secretaries and bookkeepers, and 13 as janitors in the high school. Other types of em- ployment included service station attendants, foun- tainneers, cooks, theatre helpers, and house workers. X |l , II.| Mil ..I .III II ' II' III II 'll ''ll ll ■ '1 HU II •■■II — t . -S. «tit BURGER GRILL t'rOMNCH I . 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MUSIC GROUP ROLLS ★ SIXTH HOUR GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB: First row— Martha Ellen Breucr, Ellen Walker, Joan Nievar, Alma Steenrod, Mamie Courtney, Jeanne Allison, Birdie Lit- tle, Betty Jean Hardwick, Bonnie Bell Bright, Betty Ann Byrd, Kathleen Brown, Opal Cooksey, Jewell Loyall. Second row—Virginia Kidd, Faye Kessier. Lena Warner. Virginia Bright, Adena Cross, Dorothy Rhodes, Lorone Smithwick, Audell Smith, Marie Scho- nes, Imogene Sanders, Hazel Griffith, Oda Mae Smith, Daphne Olive. Third row—Lenora Cooper, Betty Lou- ise Green, Doris Jean Filkins, Elizabeth Bakewell, Ruth Ann Hampton. Luella Palmer, Juanita Horton. Belly Ann Hubbard, Esther Lillie, Ella Haynes, Nancy Quinn, Iris Jeanne Sheets. Peggy Bob Paxton, Rosi- lynne Frazier. FOURTH HOUR GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB: First row— Dorothy Ferguson, Bessie Handley, Mary Frances Robinson, Geneva Green, Mary Ellen Mitchell, Nellie Marie Shultz, Lillie Mae Schumacher, Louise Leon- ard, Louise Johnson, Lois Williams. Ruth Brown, George Ann Guth, Margia Pearce, Helen Tinsley, Bet- ty Green. Second row—Altalean Winters. Evelyn Koert, Helen Hahn, Mary Jane Novy, Mildred Tinsley, Maxine Wiedemann, Bernice Hofmann, Evelyn Bryant, Helen Keller, Robbie Mae Douglas, Esther Bartlett. Helen Eaton, Bonna Pearl Robertson, Bonnie Mahoney, Eunice Kamm. Third row—Norma Mitchell, Lorene Thomason. Allene Odom. Mary Lou Worthington, Nora Severns, Ann Pabst, Eleanor Yost, Betty Jean Cren- shaw, Hattie Atkinson, Olcta Fay Dodson, Opal Morris. Geraldine Garnett, Mary Helen Lucas, Charlene Whit- lock, Marilyn Weidman, Betty Lee Wynes, Dora Dean McNew. BAND: First row- Dorothy Loyall, Betty Brothers, Jack Cox. Vernon McGinley, Rena Hawkins, Gene Cannon, Bobby Don Modrall, Carl Little. Merle When- ry. Bob Harvey, Lois Higginbotham, secretary-treas- urer, Neil Berrong, Helen Lou Ricker, queen. Second row—Mr. James G Saied, director, Calvin Siegrist, Bill Thompson, Georgia Huckabee. Forest Allen, Clyde Miller, Don Reetor. James Taylor, Edward Novy, Rich- ard Lemon, Carmo Neta Crump, Walter Blair, Bob Feistel, drum major. Third row—Ruth Birlew. Pat Wiigley. Bell Tait, Clyde Urton, Jack Williams, Billy Jim Little, L. D. Todd, Gene Hall. Helen Bynum. Min- nie Clark. Earlene French. Fourth row—Junior Mar- tin. Kenneth Schooley, Lloyd Lorenzen, Don Mitchell, Bob Meredith, vice-president. Jewel Lord, Lawrence Offield, Victor Cash, Helen Williams, Shirley Smith. Fifth row—Darrell Lord, Junior Green, Ralph Press- ley, Gene Dozier, Herbert Little, president, Jim Cherry, Charles Turnei, Jimmy Hodges, John Lanman. Sixth row—Jack Wellborn, Charles Lewis. Orbie Estelle. George Svanas. DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS: First row—Mr. James G. Saied, director, Martha McQuown, Marjorie Per- kins, vice-president, Betty By water, Margaret June Seiver, secretary-treasurer. Pearl Royse, Florine Wal- ker, Helen Williams. Betty Whinery, Shirley Smith, India Smith, Sara Ann Preston, drum major. Second row—Betty Jean White, Joy Lunnon, Catherine Colley. Betty Brothers, Leota Niles, Bonnie Seldridge, Lucille Ellison. Carma Neta Crump, Bernice McLaren. Third row—Vera Mitchell. Juanita Findley, Leota Means, Christine Johnson. Shirley Mann, Sarah Nee Bishop, Betty Jean Williams, Marion Riggs, president, Earlene French. (58) ADVANCED GIRLS GLEE CLUB: First row—Patty Lee Penwright. Kathryn Hurst, Jessie Jerry Sheehan. Edythe Pearl Turpin. Marjie McGinnis. Lillie Jerni- gan, Maxine Barrett, Leota Means. Juanita Findley. Loretta Forquer, Evelyn Sherwood. Constance Poor. Rosemary Porter, Louise Spears. Second row—Mary Wied, Aileen Tomlins. Charlotte Linville. Margaret Clark, Claire Severns, Eleanor Thompson. Hazel Davis. Marjorie Branson. Florence Curry, Dorothy Mitchell. Helen Ruth Seamands, Verna B. Harrell. Flora C. Russell, Gilbretta Hildebrand. Beryl Holliday. Third row—Betty Jackson. Marguerite Schiffman, Juanita Statton. I la Wright, Martha Timberlake, Margaret Kamm, Martha Alice Marsh, Mary Jane Waldron. Lu- cille Thompson. Juanita Corlee, Rosemary Smith. Ja- relle James. Elsie House, Gloria Wood, Katherine Colley. Nora Mae Guin. TURNER’S AUTO ELECTRIC MAGNETOS—STARTERS—GENERATORS CARBURETORS Everything Electrical for Automobile, Truck, Trailer United Motor Service Auto-Lite Service Station 309 S. Bickford Phone 412 .-.......................... CHOIR: First row—Bernard Douglas, Clyde Urton, Betty Jackson. Donella Monday. Bonnie Curry. Ruth Birlew, Lois Higginbotham, Mary Frances Bennett, Virginia Ruth Von Tungeln. Margaret Ann Rice, Ethel Rugg. Dolores James, Betty Rukes, Loren Fuller. Second row—Richard Carter, Mary Helen Marsh, Vir- ginia Bruce. Juanita Miller, Marie Keith. Florence Curry, Pearl Pennybaker, Marge Smith, Helen Lou Ricker. Dolores Harrison, Helen Ruby Perdue, Norma Gragg. Moyna June Nicholson. Thelma Cory. John Lanman, Lawrence Offield. Third row—Victor Cash. Mike Crowley. Ivan Yount, Elmer Billinger, Lester Vocke. Harold Farris, Brunt York. Billy Jim Little, Bob Feistel. Jimmy Hodges, Alan Keith. James Mur- ray, Joe Biffle, Jack Williams, Tylar Southard, Ralph Macy. ★ INDUSTRIAL UNIT The commonly called “industrial unit.” the old Lincoln school building, could be more accurately de- scribed as the national defense unit,” for there the students are taught woodwork, welding, agriculture, and drafting, all of which are courses essential to our national defense. K :: TO THE CLASS of 1941 We Extend Greetings and Best Wishes for your Success and Happiness. CANADIAN MILL and ELEVATOR COMPANY Canadian's Best Flour ' K '5 WILLIAMS GIN Feed and Coal Phone 966 Students helped in remodeling the building to suit their needs, and now it is really in shop-shape order. Upstairs are located the drafting department and two lecture rooms. On the main floor are the machine shop, woodworking shop, finish room, junior Vigh shop and the office. The agriculture department, fur- nace room, and welding department are located in the basement. ★ sprix g A gentle breeze is blowing. The air is soft and sweet. And all of Heaven’s blossoms Are opened at our feet. A robin near is singing To his mate up in the tree. They are close to God's own nature, Where nature’s air is free. Charles Turner. ★ Aviation has certainly taken the interest of every- one this year. Superintendent Paul R. Taylor has be- come quite a flying enthusiast, while LoVorn Walker, industrial arts instructor, has logged up quite a few hours behind the controls. HmHmmmammmHmmmmmm.mm THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK El Reno, Oklahoma I Established 1892 F. H. Morris President M. S. Morris Vice President J. M. Burge Cashier Lester Stoehr, Asst. Cashier (59) LFTTKkMK.VS CLUI . Congratulations from THE EL RENO POULTRY and EGG CO. Earl Barnes and Duard Barnes, Managers 101 N. Choctaw Phone 375 K IIIIIIWIIIIWWII1IWIIII—IIIM1IIIM1IIMHHI—IHHIWBIIIIMIIMUMIIIIHMIIII—IH—IllllHIIHIIimillll i! :: HI. RENO MOTOR COMPANY 8 Select The Gift that will Please the Graduate teasm Buy on Terms that Will Phase You! HENRY BEHNE !! Ml Jeweler and Optometrist •it ii mil mi mi u. ii ill i; M III '� S T U I) E N T S ! All Good Wishes to You Now and Always! C. G. WATTSON REAL ESTATE INSURANCE Jt IIMMIIlfMIIMMlimillumNMIUlMIIMMIMNMIMhlNNMmMHItMaMMaMIMMUinMMMMmlMMMIM i! Spuinf iiiiiimnii—ill—mi—.. ■wiihiihuihihiiw ft CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’41! JONES FURNITURE CO. S St First row: Tommy McGill, track, one year; Bob Feis- tel, football, two years; Brunt York, football, one year; Phil Jerman, football, one year; Jack Mitchell, football, three years: Vernon Rush, football, three years, basketball, one year; Bob Kelly, football, one year; Loren Rochelle, football, one year; Herbie Little, football, two years, track one year. Second row: Jenks Simmons, football coach; Richard Boynton, football, two years, basketball, one year; Elmer Miller, football, one year; Orbie Estelle, track, two years; J. D. Roland, football, one year, basketball one year; Hugh Bright, football, one year; Alton Niles, football, two years, basketball, two years; Floyd Fun- derburg, basketball, one year; Zennon Gill, basketball, two years; LoVorn Walker, track coach. Third row: E. L. Williamson, intramural director; Jack Burmeier, football, one year; Reese Thompson, football, one year, basketball one year; Everett Swee- zey football, one year, basketball, one year; Kenneth Quimby, football, one year; Anderson Green, basket- ball coach: Harold Defenbaugh, track, two years: Har- old Rush, football, one year, basketball, two years; J. L. Barry, football, one year; Clifford Golden, basket- ball. two -years; Roy Hahn, basketball, two years. ★ GO L F Golf, after long being considered a very minor sport, now' definitely holds its own place in the sporting an- nals of El Reno High School. Coach E. L. Williamson chose his team from the ranks, using a freshman, a sophomore, a junior, and a senior. The team was built around two lettermen, Kenneth Means and Archie Jones, along with two brothers. Bill and J. R. Gibson, who rounded out the squad. Playing four engagements, all against Boomer con- ference foes, the local linksmen managed to defeat only the Lawton Wolverines, by the score of 10-5, on the El Reno course. In their opening match, the El Reno club wielders fought hard but failed to drive off an invasion by the Duncan Demons, losing 9-6. The Lawton victory came next. The Saturday fol- lowing that, the El Reno golfers journeyed to Duncan to play a return match. Playing under the severe handicap of a drenching rain on an unfamiliar grass greens, the Indians were far below- par. losing to the Demons 12-0. On the same day, they moved on down to Fort Sill, where, against Lawton and under the same soggy conditions, they went under 6V4 to 5 2. Losing only Archie Jones by graduation. Coach Williamson predicts a good squad with many victories for next year. ★ F R I K X I) S What would we do without them? How would we get along? To whom would we tell our troubles Whenever things go wrong? Who’d share our joy and gladness? On whom would we depend? I’m sure our lives would be empty, If we didn't have a friend. Mary Frances Bennett. (00) WHAT UNCLK SAM MKAXS TO MK B| Marilyn Hoffman (This essay won first place in the contest sponsored by the El Reno Elks Lodge.) Uncle S::m, that tall, judicial-looking character, has gained an immortal place in the heart of every American. He is the embodiment of all the greatness and fineness of all men who have helped to build the United States—yes. these men and all men. you and I and every citizen of this country. Uncle Sam is that part of us that loves liberty, that respects honesty, sincerity and tru� h, and that makes us seek forever better things with the conviction that we shall find them. We. the younger generation of this country, may stand on the brink of the world and look down and say. “We have youth, we have faith and confidence and integrity, we are trained in the work of our choice, and we can and will be useful. Nothing can stop us if we set our goal and work for it.” That is what I say and what my companions say. And why shouldn’t we? Uncle Sam aids and abets us in this attitude. He says: Certainly you can succeed. This nation needs you and your energy and intelligence. Let nothing stop you! The opportunities and the encouragement that Uncle Sam gives his citizens are somewhat unique in the world of today—the world that rings with raging dicta tot's, horrible wars, cries of powerless and sub- jected peoples, and perhaps worst of all, stifled hopes and ambitions, and lost faith. We appreciate this fact more fully as we look at the peasants of many countries. They are born into poverty and squalor. They live throughout their lives in a hopeless groveling manner, and finally die in the poverty into which they were born, never having risen above their caste, never having an incentive to do so. This is true in too many countries today. Not so under the guiding, directing hand of Uncle Sam. who points with pride to such men as Andrew Jackson. Abraham Lincoln, and Henry Ford, men who have risen above unfavorable circumstances and hard- ships to places of honor and distinction. Uncle Sam is the symbol of the greatest of our past, the reminder of the opportunities of the present, and an expression of the hope of the future. .. minim mmimiuiimimmim £ CONGRATULATIONS! THE RELIABLE SHOE SHOP 205 S. Bickford j; K ...mi.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmrnm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mm mm mm a L I E B M A XN’S INDEPENDENT ICE COMPANY 117 N. Choctaw Phone 450 � J M ★ TOWARD A COMMON KND Each of us has a part to play in proving that gov- ernment of the people, by the people, and for the people” is successful, and that it does protect the in- terests of the citizens and does promote their welfare and happiness. How may we do this? By willingly going about our daily tasks, performing every little job that arises, and doing this not because of fear of the punishment that will be ours if we don’t but because we want to be of service. All of us owe it to society to acquire all the know- ledge that we possibly can. so we will be able to fill positions that require trained men. Surely there is nothing greater than to be able to be of service to our nation—a nation that offers more opportunities than any other, one that gives young people a chance to develop leadership and encourages initiative instead of crushing it. We believe this is an obligatory service and that we owe it to our country to meet this demand. All of us who are true Americans should put our hearts into our daily work and pull together toward a com- mon end—an end we hope will mean peace on earth and democracies for men. —Jack Tompkins. CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES, CLASS OF ’41! MALLO NEE MUSIC CO. p MMMMMMN MMMMMMi MMMi :,ln imn 1U ,l11 iM r GIFTS, PARTY FAVORS GREETING CARDS School and Office Supplies and Equipment BARNARD’S BOOK STORE 103 S. Bickford x (61) SI1 R. A. BRUCE Real Estate, Loans, Bonds Fire Insurance 107 E. Woodson El Reno, Okla. WMIMII1IIMWI—Ml—W—MWWM—IIIIHII1III—IIIIHIIIiHIIMIII—IIIWHWWMIII1— K HU I ! Ml I Ill 'I: III .I Ml ml m .. Insurance Abstracts Notary Public Loans CANADIAN VALLEY ABSTRACT CO. 106 E. Woodson St., Phone 77 Maude Garrett, Mgr. ............................. i QpMMHi wmmmm MM I.I.I mm MMmMMMMMMNMMMMMMHN imm-1mi jj SCHOOLING DRUG CO. THE REX ALL STORE Phone 68 Phone 68 ..—...—.....-.—...—...-.-.-..-.—4 Congratulations to the Class of ’41! GROVE PRINT SHOP BETTER PRINTING 320 S. Choctaw Phone 882 J . ’■ 11 11111 IIH'«I||| mm mm mn inn Mini inn ..iillllll.in mini mum |||:£ SKILLERN The Friendly Druggist PHONE 824 101 S. Bickford El Reno Oklahoma .—mi........-....... ... HONOR STUD 1C NTS A most unusual record is that held by Nellie Marie Shultz and Lillie Mae Schumacher, who tied for val- edictory honors in the 1941 senior class. Besides being first cousins, Nellie Marie and Lillie Mae have gone through high school being in the same classes with two exceptions. Nellie Marie took two years of Latin and Lillie Mae took two years of Spanish. Lillie Mae also took a year of problems of democracy. Both gjrls represented E. H. S. in biology during their soph- omore year and in typing this year. Nellie Marie won the Daughters of American Revolution award for be- ing the outstanding senior girl, while Lillie Mae won first in the state and third in the nation in a Daughters of American Revolution essay contest. Both girls are accomplished pianists, and they both have seven years of perfect school attendance. Other high ranking seniors were Dolene Hebberd, Louise Spears, Clyde Moore. Opal Todd. Karl Dittmer, Charles Faubion. Juanita Peterson, Edward Von Tun- gcln, Pat Bywater, and Marilyn Hoffman. ★ HIT OR MISS “Those Three Blair, Dozier, and Wrigley—kept the upperclassmen busy all year trying to keep up with their antics, and they showed the seniors that freshmen do “get around . One of the fads of the year for the girls was the wearing of large hair ribbons by those belonging to the You - Can - Tell - About - Their-Beaux-By-Thcir- Bows club. Another popular fad was friendship brace- lets, with oh, so many hearts with names printed on the back attached. Parting is such sweet sorrow.” That was the rea- son Jimmy Hodges seemed so down in the dumps the second week of school. That’s all right, Jimmy, we all missed Ruth after she moved to Muskogee. Tragedy struck in El Reno High School during the Hallowe’en carnival when dear little Moitle the Toitle was kidnapped. Of all the cruel crimes, this was the worst of the entire year. ★ IDEAL WOMAN TEACHER Hair—Miss Irene March Eyes—Miss Mabel Jones Figure—Miss Mary Edwards Personality—Miss Lois McConnell Smile—Miss Lucille Hicks Feet—Miss Frances Gossett Ability to dress—Miss Vivian Mattox Teeth—Miss Josephine Hodnett Hands—Miss Rose Witcher ★ IDEAL MAX TEACHER Hair—Mr. LoVorn Walker Eyes—Mr. E. L. Williamson Physique—Mr. Ernest Nikkei Personality—Mr. Walter P. Marsh Smile—Mr. Delbert Scott Feet—Mr. Lloyd Mostrom Ability to dress—Mr. James G. Saied Teeth—Mr. Lawrence Malvern Hands—Mr. John Bryan Waldrip (62) SENIOR ATHLETES Alton Niles received the 1941 athletic award pre- sented each year by the Lettermen’s club. Alton lettered two years in football and two years in basketball to earn a total of 20 points. The Lettermen’s club trophy is awarded on the basis of 5 points for each letter earned in a major sport and 3 points for each letter earned in a minor sport during the three years of participation in high school athletics. Other seniors who earned points were Herbert Lit- tle. with 13 points; Harold Defenbaugh, 11 points; Bob Feistel, 10 points. Hoy Hahn. 10 points; Bob Kelly. 10 points: Orbie Estelle. 6 points; Archie Jones, G points; Hugh Bright. 5 points; Phil Jerman, 5 points: Joe Mongold. 5 points; Loren Rochelle. 5 points; Brunt York. 5 points: Denzil White. 3 points; and Tommy McGill. 3 points. Winners in previous years have been as follows: 1940—Sammy Shackelford: 1939 —Kenneth Kamm: 1938—Harry Donnellan; 1937—Ralph Clovis; 1936— Kenneth Taylor; 1925—Bill Slaughter; 1934—Arthur Ellsworth; 1933—Gene Whitlock: 1932—Ben Ells- worth: 1931—Francis Young: 1930—Duard Barnes; and 1929—Gordon Rice. ★ BOOMER CONFLUENCE The Boomer conference was organized in 1940 among five schools in the southwestern part of Ok- lahoma for athletic competition. Members of the new conference include the fol- lowing: EL RENO INDIANS Colors—Blue and White Enrollment 808 CHICKASHA CHICKS Colors—Purple and Gold Enrollment—738 ANADARKO WARRIORS Colors—Purple and Gold Enrollment—406 DUNCAN DEMONS Colors—Red and White Enrollment—634 LAWTON WOLVERINES Colors—Red and White Enrollment—900 ★ E. II. S. HALL OL FAME Sara Ann Preston—dancing ability T. C. 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Ill s: :: CONGRATULATIONS from DON BISHOP’S “The Busiest Corner in Town” � ■ F A DS A ND F A SHIONS Thinking back over the year 1940-41 brings back to us many memories of the dashing Dame Fashion of the year—the year we were all waiting for—the yea� of color—the year we could hide behind a flower garden of a hat or spai-kling red shoes and get by with it—the year Dame Fashion was color. We borrowed our color from everywhere—from the Greeks, the tender pastels; pinks and yellows in a subtle tone from the Chinese; screaming reds, yel- lows. and greens from our neighbors to the south, the Latin Americans; and perhaps more colorful than ali. the ied, white and blue from our very own flag. We couldn’t help but be blossomy and dashing with all those gay colors to back us up. The redingote made its appearance again and be- came the most popular for our date dresses, while jacket dresses were a close second. Dresses of soft silks and spun rayons, made on either princess or more tailored lines, were worn with coats and the new long jackets, either matching or in soft contrast- ing colors, made of wool crepe, alpaca, or rayon gab- ardine. Shoes at one time may have been just footnotes, but this year they were headlines in crashing colors— red ones, blue ones, maple sugar, toast, and beige. No wonder the good fairies danced, for we did too when we adorned our feet with those glistening fashion creations—play shoes. Not only were shoes a riot of color but also suits and coats. We were military-minded, so we donned the colors—our colors—red. white, and blue—wearing stars, stripes, blue dress shoes with blue coats, red coats, and large military pins, while giving three cheers for a whooping good time. But colors weren’t enough to make us warm as toast in a toaster, in the winter time, so we donned our old faithfuls—sweaters—to give us that perfect insulation, particularly those soft fluffy angora ones in lovely light pastels and the white ones that looked like angel’s hair. Sloppy Joe sweaters were more popular than ever, worn this year buttoned down the back, with sleeves still pushed up in that casual manner, and worn with a novelty necklace for dec- oration. Novelty necklaces and pins for sweaters were the fad of all the debs of E. H. S.. and to many, a hobby. These included ones made of glazed nuts, corks, miniature spools of thread, slates and pencils, and multi-colored wooden flowers, while pins were anything from horses and deers to hula-hula girls with real grass skirts. Skirts worn with these sweaters were the ever- popular all around pleated ones of navy, white, and teal blue, while the more colorful ones of large plaids in brilliant and pastel colors cut on diagonal lines were donned by many. Holding a high place in each one’s wardrobe were jumpers—something else new this season—made of jersey, wools and corduroy of every color from snow white to winter green and stop red. With these, we wore jackets to match or in contrasting colors. For that unpopular, awkward season when one could wear wool one day and dotted swiss the next, nothing could take the place of the beloved brilUant- luied bandanna dresses and skirts. With those, many of us took to the new hair dress, with bangs. • We all sparkled the brightest when we came forth in pastel and daring colors in piques, chiffons, o� -gan- dies, jerseys, cottons, and silks to make the annual junior-senior banquet a grand finale to a colorful year of fads and fashions—a year that will long be remembered. (64) K'l.l. MI SS The shutting and banging of lockers . . . Raising of the flag and the bugle call . . . Steaming hot dogs at football games . . . Blue and white of the pep uniforms . . . Peppy pep assemblies . . . Hum-drum of the typewriters in typing class . . . Throwing of confetti at the Hallowe’en carnival . . . The buzz of the public address system . . . Pesky make-up con- tracts . . . Nudging through the crowd around the coke stand at the basketball games . . . That final basket that wins the game (for us) . . . Enthusiastic campaigns for queen candidates . . . Pepett banquet for the football and basketball boys ... Fun at the socials . . . Waiting for that last decision of the Senate- Forum debate . . . Postponing of the Ogimas and Hi-Y picnics because of rain . . . That hair-raising scream during the senior play . . . After dinner speeches a the Senate banquet . . . Impromptu program at the Forum banquet . . . Practicing for the graduation march by the seniors . . . Lovely evening dresses at the junior-senior banquet . . . That lost feeling the last day of school . . . We’re glad to get a vacation, but we’ll miss it all. ★ R A I X Gray clouds silently gather in the sky until they become a black mass full of heavy moisture. The sky opens and the sparkling bits of rain fall gently to the parched ground below, quenching her thirst. The earth drinks in great gulps at first until she has her fill; then she spurns the rain and lets it stand on her muddy head until it forms little puddles here and there. The rain, angry at the ungrateful earth, falls in great torrents lashing the earth with her angry tongue, making the quiet rivers rushing, foaming de- stroying creatures and the ocean a seething, grasping monster like a sea of molten lava, destroying whatever she can clutch in her fingers. Then the rain’s anger subsides, and she settles down to her steady pitter-pat, and finally there can be heard only the drip. drip, drip of the rain’s last soothing drops running off th trees, houses and flowers, leaving them fresh and clean. Geraldine Donnellan. I) O U G L A S IMPLEMENT CO, CARS, TRACTORS, COMBINES and FARM MACHINERY “Good Machinery Makes a Good Farmer Better Phone 1410 204 S. Choctaw :: :: E W. WOOLWORTHCO. “Where All Who Meet Are Friends’ I). B. Hebberd, Mgr. Phone 320-J :: :: EL RENO ABSTRACT CO. Established 1890 E. P. Edgerton, Mgr. BONDS NSUKANCK ★ I. () X G . L () X G A G () Many times I’ve left the world of today And made a visit into the past. Leaving this world behind and going far away Back through the mists so vast. I see the ladies of long ago— Each wore her silk and lace— All dancing in a ring so slow. With a smile on every face. I see the gentlemen with powdered hair Dancing with the ladies now. 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DOZIER ☆ Office Phone 1234 Residence 666 Bmi..mmmmmum.. ..........—.... ■■■■■■■Nmmh mi':• mii; tmmmmm mu� wm THE LONG BELL LUMBER CO. IN EL RENO SINCE 1889 Phone 608 ft X BENSON FUNERAL HOME Thirty-two Years in El Reno AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 120 tC Millie iiiif«iinift «niii iiiiiM mi; uni.mini mm iiiuiMiiiiiiiiililiMMm ui;i. ... ' V EL RENO HIGH SCHOOL BAND (Continued from page 32) baritone solo at Oklahoma City and an excellent rating (second division) at the Enid contests. Darrel Lord received an excellent rating on his trombone solo at Enid. Billy Jim Little received a superior rating on a bassoon solo at the Shawnee contest, an excellent rating at Enid and a good rating at Oklahoma City. An ensemble which received high rating was the brass sextet, composed of Kenneth Schooley, Gene Hall. Virdin Royse. Bob Meredith. Victor Cash, and Junior Green. This group won a superior division in the Enid contest, and a good rating in the Oklahoma City and Shawnee contests. The trombone quartet, composed of Herbert Little, Gene Dozier. Junior Green, and Darrel Lord, won a superior rating at the Shawnee contest, a good rating at Oklahoma City, and an ex- cellent rating at Enid. The clarinet quartet, composed of Bob Modrall. Jack Williams, Forrest Allen and Vernon McGinley, won superior ratings in the Shaw- nee and Enid contests, and a good rating in the contest held in Oklahoma City. ★ FAMOUS COUPLES 1. Jane Kelso and Bill Marshall 2. Marjie McGinnis and Jack Mitchell 3. Antony and Cleopatra 4. Nellie Marie Shultz and Lillie Mae Schumacher 5. Miss Josephine Hodnett and the Boomer 6. Pork and beans 7. Anne Ireland and Bess Bakewell 8. Salt and pepper 9. Rayford Johnson and Clifford Whiteman 10. Ethel Rugg and the piano 11. Miss Vivian Mattox and the senior “reviews” 12. Ham and eggs 13. Virginia Ruth Von Tungeln and Morris Hurst 14. Mr. James G. Saied and the E. H. S. band 15. ‘‘Peanie’’ Brown and Reese Thompson 16. Miss Marian Taylor and Why were you absent?” 17. “Connie” Poor and Evelyn Sherwood 18. Mr. Lloyd Mostrom and Mr. Ernest H. Nikkei 19. Dolores James and Janice Ferguson 20. Miss Bea Mantooth and the library 21. Betty Jo Close and Bob Biggert ☆ YOUNGEST SENIORS Doris Roundtree and Jack Tompkins were the youngest senior girl and boy of the 1941 senior class. Doris was born March 21, 1925, and Jack, on July 19, 1924. Other senior girls in order of their ages were Opal Todd. Bonnie Baker. Katherine Maynard, Anne Ire- land, Margaret Ann Rice, Catherine Bruce. Helen Lou Ricker, and Hazel Davis. Senior boys next in order were Edward Von Tun- geln. Roger Woodman. Virdin Royse. T. C. Shacklett. jr.. Luther Smith. W. H. Chase. Rayford Johnson. Lee Rodgers, jr., and Walter Branstool. ☆ The creative writing class has participated in many activities during the year. In addition to preparing the 1941 Boomer and the weekly pages in the two local newspapers, the class has studied literature, handled the publicity for all school affairs, published football and basketball programs, and made two field trips to the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association con- ference at Norman. (66) ROU N I) ABOU T New insulation was placed in the band room this year. This explains why you couldn’t hear the band as loud as in previous years. This and the moving of the shop to the industrial unit has made E. H. S. a quiet place. ♦ ♦ ♦ Teachers must be a studious lot. Did you ever take time to notice the number of books in their book- cases and upon their desks? You will find that nearly always they are pertaining to the subject which the owner teaches. ♦ ♦ ♦ H' I ' I ' ' ' I’ . 'll. II .III ft DRESSER PLUMBING and HEATING CRANE DEALER Phone 791 119 S. Rock Island The museum in the high school was one of the students’ favorite places for spending their spare time At the noon hour it was especially frequented, for here the students could study, loaf, or just brows? while they waited for the bell to ring. ♦ ♦ ♦ One of the best feelings we know of is that which follows the completion of a long and tedious task. The harder it was and the more tired it made you, the better you felt. ♦ ♦ ♦ The old saying is that “life is no bed of roses.” We are glad to hear this as we never were immune to rose thorns. ♦ ♦ ♦ After twelve years of school experience, we have come to the conclusion that in order to make good grades a student must first of all pay attention in the classroom. Teachers should never have to re-explain any lesson, but they do. Another important require- ment is accuracy acquired by always doing careful work. If you can’t work accurately when you work fast, then work slowly until you develop accuracy. ♦ ♦ ♦ One subject we recommend for every student is typing. The typist finds no end to the usefulness of his skill. How much neater do typewritten letters, reports, and themes appear than hand-written ones? Besides that they are more legible; and when you type a word, there can be no doubt as to whether it is spelled correctly or not. ♦ ♦ ♦ Did you ever work algebra problems with the radio on? If the music is slow, it takes forever to work one problem; but if the music is lively, you can really work fast. You get into trouble though when a “jaz- zy’’ tune is played, for you soon find yourself with pencil in the air just keeping time without any attempt to figure. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. Ernest H. Nikkei, bookkeeping and salesman- ship instructor, certainly did a neat job of duplicating the old-fashioned school-teacher on the high school float in the ’89er parade. The only thing lacking was the hickory stick. ♦ ♦ ♦ During the last weeks of school the seniors went around interchanging cards, talking about their an- nouncements. discussing the “reviews”, planning for the many banquets, comparing graduation presents, and working on the 1941 Boomer and the senior play. In general, they were just a mite busy. But shucks, graduation from high school comes only once in a lifetime—for most of us anyway. ♦ ♦ ♦ It isn’t advisable to ask Mr. E. L. Williamson any riddles, for he probably knows the answer—and more to boot. it. jt LANMAN SUPPLY CO. Ramco 10-Up Rings American Hammered Flexible Power Phone 331 120 S. Rock Island f n——H C. B. MOORE JEWELER ☆ 218 S. Bickford El Reno, Okla. !t :: W E ACM PLUMBING Phone 32 X It ROCKET THE A T R E ; EL CARO and ROYAL THEATRES E. R. Slocum, Mf r. :t :t (67) Hi . ■ ■ (68) F A L L The long dry days of summer heat Across the campus did retreat, (It happens every year the same) And back to school the pupils came. They all flocked in through every door. And then swarmed over the painted floor; Examined each new teacher’s face, And slowly, grumbling found their place . New freshmen wander through the hall. And stare at seniors wise (?), and tall. Oh! Latin, physics and geometry!! Will there be any club bids for me? Football assemblies, cheers and cries. Exciting games under autumn skies! The leaves drop off, and Hallowe’en Brings a carnival to be seen. The Thanksgiving meal was really great— But we need a week to recuperate. Feathered beanies cap our hair; Red jackets blossom everywhere. And finally all is settled here— We’ve started on another year. ★ W I X T I : R Says Mr. Marsh, at the very first snow, Those snowballs, boys, you must not throw. The air is sharp and the wind is keen. The freshmen, sophomores, and juniors muse. And seniors struggle with the reviews. Bright colored socks go up to the knees. And we don earmuffs so our ears won’t freeze. Our school queens are quite okay And wasn’t that a good sophomore play? Now, what's the cause of this elation? It’s time for our Christmas vacation. The glee club concert was lovely, too. Is half the year already through? But school goes on, and we must cram If we’re to pass the mid-term exam. From band and music room we hear The sound of notes so sweet and clear. The junior play is done with vim, And basketball crowds overflow the gym. Soon winter’s gone. Now let us see How good we can make spring to be. ★ S P R I N (; Can you feel that softness in the air? Do you sit at the window and simply stare? Pastel colored clothes. the girls now sing. Everything’s green; at last it’s spring. A young man's fancy turns. you know, .So many couples happily come and go. The operetta and banquets fly by. And the seniors utter many a sigh. Contests in music, track and debate! How we hope that we’ll graduate! Caps and gowns are tried and fitted. Good senior play!” all have admitted. The creative writing class works on the “Boomer Off the press soon is the rumor. There are class elections taking place. And.a hope-I’ll-pass look on everyone’s face. The junior-senior banquet was just a dream; And it’s the best graduation ever yet seen. It’s all over now. Take home your books. And give the old school some last farewell looks. The summer's ahead—we can hardly wait. But wasn't this school year just simply great!! Pat Bywater. TWENTIETH CENTURY GIRL The observing young man has doubtless noticed that there are girls, girls, and, then again, girls. Some will pat you on the head, some will say that you are a fine fellow, and still others will completely ignore you. Girls are not of one type. As a matter of fact, they may be classified into a bewildering number of types. First, we find the clinging vine. She is very coy, and very shy, and would never dream of speaking to strangers on trains. She yearns to be protected by a big, broad-shouldered man. With this type of girl chivalry is the best policy, such as helping her with her coat, and assisting her up the steps, always keep- ing in mind that she is a delicate little flower. Second, the home girl comes to our attention. She enjoys cooking, and you had better eat what she pre- pares. She is the type who would rather sit at home and knit for refugees, and, in between the knit one and purl two, whip up a pan of fudge than go to a g6od picture show. Possibly, but not probably, the shy girl comes next. This girl is more to be pitied than censured, for she is a wallflower. Always remember to be kind to her, because her mother makes wonderful cinnamon rolls. And last, but by no means least, comes the giggling Gertie. She is easy to recognize; in fact you could hardly miss her. Every sentence is concluded with an outburst that could hardly be called musical. Thus far, no effective method of silencing her has been discovered. However, I hope that no one has taken this dis- cussion seriously, as it was only meant in fun. I really do believe that girls are good sports and are wonderful to have around. Buddy Fox. ★ A L 'I U M X Bright red and golden brown leaves ankle deep on brick sidewalks, or whirling and dancing in the streets, whispering and laughing among themselves like mischievous, plotting elves . . . Crisp, clean air— the kind that quickens the step and brings color to even the most pallid of cheeks . . . Shorter days, longer evenings . . . Wiener roasts around campfires, while stories are told, songs sung, and marshmallows burned to a black crisp, but once in a while turned to a de- licious yellow-brown by someone who knows.” Hallowe’en, aha! Pranksters strut their stuff, and complaints fly in all directions . . . Then comes Thanksgiving and thoughts of Pilgrims marching to church with guns for protection, and finally giving a feast in celebration of peace with the Indians and of a future bright with hope and freedom . . . Logs crack- ling in a fireplace, the warm glow of light cast by a nearby lamp, and a good book to read, and apples to eat. There are some who call this paradise . . . Sum- mer, with its long, lazy warm days is gone for a little while. In its place we have autumn with all that this means ... A grand time of the year! Mary Lou Cozad. ★ A M K R I (' A America is the place for me, Where everyone is happy and free— Freedom of speech, freedom of thought. The kind of liberty that can't be bought. Speak as you please, vote as you will. And hope your candidate will fill the bill. America, the home of the free and the brave! Long may the flag of our country wave. 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And the bird sits on the limb Saying to you his Hello.” Among the colors so bright and gay And the fragrance that is so sweet. Growing with every day, We hear the melodious Tweet-tweet That he has learned to say. And now we gaze as he flitters on From this sweetly scented place To find some other lawn. And sing again with lovely grace Before another early dawn. Dorothy Todd. ★ M 1 ; MORI KS Into my garden I step each night To drift away from human sight. I step into the dreams of yore To bring back memories I adore. And through the night, memory brings The thoughts of small, unselfish things— The things we did, not for award. But for the joy they would afford. Margaret Ann Rice. TO THE SENIORS of 1941 May the challenges that lie ahead as the years roll on serve only to whet your determination to make the community you serve a better place in which to live. ☆ OK LAI IOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY J. G. Borders, Manager (70) u 1941 BOOMER STAFF Editors.......Dolone Hebberd. 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