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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1944 volume:

STAFF LOIS ANTHONY BETTY JEAN CRENSHAW Editors PAULINE HEUPEL Managing Editor LOU ANN FEISTEL KATHRYN HURST Business Managers BILL THOMPSON LOLA MAE WHINERY Advertising Managers LEON SMITH Servicemen’s Section EUNICE MARIE KAMM Classes CONSTANCE POOR MARGARET JUNE SEIVER Clubs GENEVA GREEN OLIN McNEW Sports ELIZABETH BOILEAU Music LOVELLE PORTERFIELD REUBEN PADGETT ROSEANNA SIMMONS EUGENE KEY RUTHANN HAMPTON Art THOMAS DITTMER Photography JIMMIE ELENBURG GLENN HARRIS Snap hots MARY ELLEN MITCHELL MARY JANE NOVY Features BERNIECE HOFMANN Typist LOUISE LEONARD Junior College MISS JOSEPHINE HODNETT Faculty Adviser THE 1944 BOOMER-COLLEGIAN EDITED BY CREATIVE WRITING CLASS EL RENO NIGH SCHOOL EL RENO. OKLAHOMA :• ..... •, .. ' f • In these pages ’Wi LOpe to portray how the training'-6ft the highways and byways V-Jiigh school has prepared us or pe nyes awaiting us yi th roads of life that lie ahead. v„ VV.5 . ife, V u . ,, , :'V if rf: ppfW? iJL- ', r-rvr,-uv. UU ' W ’• . J. � .A • ■ v . •••J .■-.■' - - •■ ' .% %A HV T $C.. ,y •' ' •• To Miss Josephine Hodnett, because of her capable assistance an fierfunderstanding guidance along our high school high- Si y '• v ways and byways, we, the Class of 1914, dedicate this Boomor- Collegian as an expression of our appreciation. sn •IV I •N r Wv' ‘-w. HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHWEST VIEW INDUSTRIAL ARTS BUILDING HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHEAST VIEW EL RENO HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. J. M. BURGE MR. HARVEY C. DOZIER MR. STEVE LUCUS MR. LLOYD PALMER MR. B. M. McGINLEY President Vice President Member Member Member The Board of Education of the El Reno City Schools is composed of outstanding citizens who have the confidence of the entire community. Theirs is a labor of love for they give their time and their energies in the service of the youth of El Reno, their only compensation being the satis- faction derived from such service and the appreciation of a grateful citizenship. They demand that every tax dollar spent in our schools shall yield full educational returns. They are interested in administrative machinery only to the extent that it makes possible the smooth, efficient function- ing of the schools as a whole. They are working tirelessly to improve educational opportunities for our boys and girls El Reno takes pride in the men who compose the governing body of our system of schools. MR. J. A. RINEHART Attorney MR. WALTER WILSON Clerk MRS. C. S. MacSWAIN Treasurer ADMINISTRATION Under the guiding hand of Superintendent Paul R. Taylor, who has served as head of the El Reno school system for nine years, new plans for speeding and improving the prog- ress of the boys and girls of El Reno are constantly being tested and, when successful, being incorporated as a part of the school program. New courses of study are being formulated. Classes in which students are specifically trained for traveling for- ward in a nation at war have been added to the curriculum. Under Mr. Taylor’s inspiration, the work goes on. Teach- ers and students en route to the future appreciate the fact that their superintendent not only points the way forward for them but also urges them to “hold fast to that which is good in the present. SUPERINTENDENT PAUL R. TAYLOR A. B., M. S., Oklahoma A. and M. College, Stillwater Directing the traffic along the highways and byways of El Reno High School is Mr. Walter P. Marsh, who is com- pleting his ninth year as principal of the high school. Mr. Marsh is always ready to help a student overcome the difficulty of climbing a steep hill of seeming defeat or frustration. He is always happy to rejoice with a student when the way he is traveling leads to success. Under Mr. Marsh’s direction, the students are being trained to think clearly, to act wisely, and to make split- second decisions when these sre necessary. While recogniz- ing the value of play and relaxation, he constantly impresses upon the students the fact thst they must conserve their energy for those projects most worth-while in a country at war. PRINCIPAL WALTER P. MARSH A. B., Southwestern State College, Weatherford; M. A., Oklahoma A. and M. College. Stillwater FACULTY MISS ROSE WITCHER B. A., M. A. Dean of Girls, High School and Junior College English MISS JOSEPHINE HODNETT A. B., M. A. Head of English Department and Director of Publications MISS GLADYS INGRAM B. S., M. A. Library, History, and Speech MRS. CORENE JEWITT B. A. Latin and English MRS. MARJORIE JONES B. A., M. A. Speech and English MISS MABEL L. JONES A. B.. M. A. English and Mathematics MISS IRENE MARCH B. A., M. A. Head of Modern Language Department and Junior College Language miss lois McConnell B. A., M. A. English MR. C. L. McGILL B. S., M. S. Director of Vocational Education MR. LEO C. MURRAY B. A. Band, Orchestra, and American History MR. RAY PORTER A. B.. M. S. Dean of Junior College, High School and Junior College Science MISS DOV1E ANNA NOBLE B. S.. A. B.. M. C. E. Head of Commerce Department MR. OTHAL PETRE B. S. Industrial Arts and Mechanical Drawing MRS. L. V. PORTERFIELD B. A. Art MRS. OLIVE RICHARDSON B. S. Head of Vocational Horn; Economics Department MR. M. J. ROBERTSON B. S. Vocational Agriculture MISS MAY SHANKLIN B. S.. M. A. Head of Social Science Depart- ment and Junior College Social Science MR. J. E. SIMMONS B. S. Director of Athletics and Physical Education MRS. JEAN STROMQUIST B. A. M. A. Science, High School and Junior College Mathematics MRS. JOSEPHINE TAYLOR A. B., M. A. Head of Natural Science Department FACULTY MISS DALE ANSWERS CALL TO SERICE To � 7 M ®4� egw.tti.tloM on th. olo.lnc of kW -W r- ■ 1 ■— I went to r -ontlnuoJ M ' yinf' ,r g y, t� � lo 1� truly ny I r.W r tH« ,w4� r l of work t -t r r Vr ! inter � t «4 V � nd iMtlllod in u � W «Mootoful J T«-.ll. ««—• ...... � « . • - one - -—JZ. - hu - - •— Of voo, piMtlnr. otenOaetlen � t.h d .iop °M e“U - —. -1th. v , w _ • 1 • one of the I f 1“• 'roe the ••T35CAS, ehe he t« o abl« to e correct of thb-wond� o rite xf to4 v � 4 e� U her 'le. e4i 3S IT TI3SET0RS RKO'-TSD Vy the ?o r4 of Wuoetlon of the City of El fcono. Oklehoae, thet ’-lee Ette Dele. Principal of the Central Sleeenlery Sehool of � � 1 J City, ihell to ud le hereby deelrneted � • El Keno'e ’JOST -.I3ETJ1. ATI) YMJ.WtLS CITIZB' Miss Etta D. Dale, who: retired from the teaching pro- fession in the spring of 1942 after 53 years as a teacher in Canadian County—50 of these being spent as teacher and principal of Central Elementary School in El Reno—willing- ly and graciously answered the call to accept an assignment as special supervisor for the El Reno Schools and high schcol teacher when an urgent need for her services arose. Like Cincinnatus of old, who left his plough where it stood and hastened to Rome when his country needed him. Miss Dale left her well-earned leisure to serve the best in- terests of the young people of this community when her “draft call” came. MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1944 The Burma Road will be opened and supplies of war will flow into China. Courageous and faithful young men of America will aid in accomplishing this formidable task. It will involve dreary and dangerous work that simply must be done before the full weight of the Allied Forces can be thrown against Japan. Men and nations cannot live well in isolation. They must be a part of an order of society or they will surely perish. Men, therefore, build roads. Tiny trails blazed through the wilderness have widened into lanes, then into thoroughfares. The iron horse came into being and rails were laid; ribbons of macadam and concrete were unwound; the skyways were born and man ceased to be exclusively a citizen of a province. Open roads are vital in war and peace. Travel and communication, breaking down barriers, uniting people, making neighbors of us all. may hasten the day when War drums throb no longer and the battle flags are furled In the Parliament of Matt, the Federation of the World. Meanwhile, the Burma Road must be opened; other closed roads must be cleared of rubbish. The lanes con- necting the common mind of humanity must be straightened. Our minds and consciences must be free of stoppage caused by doubt and fear and by lack of faith in the future. All Burma Roads blocked by worldliness, selfishness, and greed must be opened. In this crusade for humanity’s betterment, America will play a vital role, and your duty is clear. Not only will you share in the physical tasks of the hour, but you will likewise have a part in the spiritual advancement that is inevitable if the enslaved of earth are to be released from bondage and other generations are to be saved from the blight of war. Go forward with faith in God, with hope for tomorrow, with splendid dreams of a brighter future for all those who love the right and with a steadfast resolution to do well your part in the mighty drama now unfolding. PAUL R. TAYLOR Superintendent of Schools president • Constance poor VICE PRESIDENT - JlfMlC ElENFORS SECRETARY - GEORG Anri GUTH HINOSLfcY TREASURER - KATHRYN HURST SENIORS LOIS ANTHONY Boomer co-editor—and cute as a bug’s ear GLADYS ATKINSON Working girl of tomorrow ELIZABETH BAKEWELL BOILEAU Nightingale of the senior class REWONA BARNETT Tiny and so friendly WALTER BLAIR Future congressman BILL BLAKE He knows all the answers CALVIN BLEIGH Yes, he’s “swell” MADDELINE BOSWELL Five-foot-two and eyes of blue EL WANDA BOWMAN (withdrawn) Mystery books are her main interest BONNIE BRIGHT MARQUARDT A beautiful brid?, indeed! GARLAND BROOKS Million-dollar smile BETTY BROTHERS 0 ice worker supreme KATHLEEN BROWN Friendliness glows in her twinkling brown eyes RUTH BROWN A real lady in every way BETTY ANN BYRD MAPLE (withdrawn) Girl with a star-spangled heart HUGH CANON Silent but twice as smart HUBERT CAREL Blond wavy hair, and any girl’s dream MINNIE GRACE CLARK Oh, those dimples! PATTI RAE COLLINS She can dance anything from a fox trot to a rhumba OPAL COOKSEY She has a smile for everyone BETTY JEAN CRENSHAW A whiz in the journalism class CARMA NETA CRUMP If you need a good friend, call Crump GEORGE CULLERS Super football captain OLIVETTE CULLEY Girl with a heart of gold YNETTE CULLEY She wears a pair of silver wings ALLEN DAVIS Quiet—in a roundabout way ROBBIE MAE DOUGLAS Beautiful poetry flows from her pen BOB DOZIER Blond bundle of mischief HELEN EATON Shy and sweet make her complete JIMMIE ELENBURG The Senate couldn't do witnout him GEORGIA ESLICK • Oh, that Southern drawl PAT FARLEY The pride of the Forum LOU ANN FEISTEL Personality plus a wonderful sense of humor LORETTA FORQUER Lookie, lookie, lookie, here comes “Cookie EARLENE FRENCH Mild and gentle describe her HELEN GIRARD Sweet as they come GENEVA GREEN An inspiration to all her friends GEORG ANN GUTH HINDSLEY Johnny Zero beat our time CHARLES HAAS Dynamite comes in small packages HELEN RUTH HAHN V for Victor-y BOB HAMPTON (undergraduate) Some day he will be a captain of the clouds RUTHANN HAMPTON Ruthann of Charing Cross GLENN E. HARRIS Romeo plus braitts NOBLE HARTMAN Off he goes into the wild blue yonder BOB HARVEY, JR. Nothing can stop the army air corps LUCILLE HAWKINS Dignified and sophisticated WILL ROY HEINRICH Our postwar bus driver HARRY HERBERGER, JR. Stili water runs deep PAULINE HEUPEL Ah ideal future homemaker BERNIECE HOFMANN A beautiful halo of wavy black ha'.r MELVIN HOFFMAN He will hasten victory through agriculture KATHRYN HURST Popular, peppy football qz.een JANELLE JAMES Beautiful girl with an angelic voice LOUISE JOHNSON Stay as sweet as you are EUNICE MARIE KAMM E. H. S.’s own angel ALAN KEITH Tall, dark, and serious HELEN KELLER A bushel of fun DICK KELLY Merchant marines score again EVELYN KOERT Her red hair is her crowning glory ALICE KOSTRUHA Discreet and energetic LOUISE LEONARD Have you ever seen a dream walking? JUNIOR LOYALL He carries on the Loyall basketball tradition JOE MARK He is master of the art of point rationing MARTHA ALICE MARSH Helen Hayes in the making BILLYE GEAN MARTIN Silence is golden CECIL MATTHEWS Pride and joy of the history class VERNON L. McGINLEY The “L” stands for leadership DORA DEAN McNEW Easy to know—easy to like OLIN McNEW God’s gift to the women LEROY MERVELDT All this and heaven too MARY ELLEN MITCHELL She's always laughing CLARENCE MOORE A true gentleman ROBERT MORGAN Head of Boston’s, Inc. BETTY LEA MOSHER Sugar and spice and everything nice MARTHA JANE MULANAX Tell it to the marines BARBARA MURRAY Big sister MARY JANE NOVY Cute coquette ALLENE ODOM Pretty as a picture and neat as a pin JAMES PALMER (undergraduate) King of the basketball court PATTY PENWRIGHT Charming and gracious CONNIE POOR Our dainty, darling 1944 basketball queen FRANCES ROBINSON Brunet lassie JOHN ROSS. JR. Who does your hair? DWIGHT RUKES I’ve been tcorkin’ on the railroad CHARLES SEAMANDS Ladies, here is your Sir Walter Raleigh MARGARET JUNE SEIVER A sweetheart, if there ever was one NORA SEVERNS When Irish eyes are smiling DON SIMMONS Hollywood stage director of tomorrow I DELLA SMITH Best foot forward LEON SMITH We salute our commander in chief MAURICE SMITH (withdrawn) A “grand” guy indeed! MARY E. STAFFORD A shining example for everyone DONALD STEVENSON What courtesy—what a car—what a man! MARY JANE STEWART Sweet as sugar WILBUR STINE His seventh heaven is a game of football JACK STOKES Out of cowboy boots into a uniform BILL THOMPSON E. H. S. band is his first thought CLYDE URTON Smooth dancer—smooth, period GRAYCE VAUGHAN KORKMAS Strictly on the beam! BILL WALLER, JR. Our V-5 genius MARLYN WEIDMAN BISHOP (withdrawn) She left us for a handsome lieutenant LOLA MAE WHINERY Anyone would want this queen for a valentine CARLENE WHITLOCK Her heart is deep in the heart of Texas BOB WICK WARE A boy we all nms LOIS WILLIAMS Dea tiful and outstanding in every way MARY WILLIAMS (withdrawn) We miss her bugle call VON WILLIAMS . cw, he has the sit’.nt'on well hand FR'NKLIN WIRGES A regular fella' SENIORS PAT WRIGLEY Vim, vigor, and Varga girls BETTY WYNES Attractive and friendly ROBERT HIGDON Tall, blond, and bashful GRETA SHELDON The life of the party MARY LOU WORTHINGTON Always a grinnin’, always a winnin' friends LOIS SEGLER Pleasant and likable newcomer Members of the Class of 1944 who do not have pictures in the annual are Lloyd Corlee. Ralph Macy, John Miller, Donald Mitchell, Vernon Rush, and Eleanor Yost. 3n fflrmuriant The news of the unfortunate death of our classmate, Roby Ferguson, was received with sorrow by his many friends. Roby, machinist mate first class on the ship S. S. Mexican, was lost at sea January 7, 1944, en route to Scot- land on his first trip after completing his training for the merchant marines. Rcby’s friendly smile and ready wit endeared him to the hearts of his fellow students. Roby, who was born in El Reno. September 22, 1925, was a member or the graduating Class of 1944. We shall always cherish his memory. His willingness to serve his country truly exemplifies the spirit of American youth. SENIORS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Walter Blair, Jimmie Elenburg, Forum and Senate presidents. . . . Kathryn Hurst, Pat Farley, Senate and Forum sweethearts. . . . Leon Smith, student council president. . . . Eunice Marie Kamm, Glenn E. Harris, Connie Poor, and Pauline Heupel, editors of weekly pages in local papers. . . . Margaret June Seiver, Kathryn Hurst, and Helen Girard, literary society presidents. . . . Jimmie Elenburg, Billy Wall- er, Vernon McGinley, Leon Smith, George Cullers, student Kiwanians. . . . Pauline Heupel, Melvin Hoffman, F. H. O. and F. F. A. presidents. . . . Eunice Marie Kamm. Ruthann Hampton. Lou Ann Feistel, Geneva Green. Christmas paper staff. . . Robbie Mae Douglas, senior poet. . . Bill Thompson, super ad salesman. . . . Louise Johnson, Lois Williams, pep club presidents. . . . Kathryn Hurst, Betty Jean Crenshaw, Lois Anthony. Lou Ann Feistel, Boomer editors and business managers. . . . Glenn E. Harris. Elizabeth Bakewell Boileau. Leon Smith. Leu Ann Feistel, servicemen's section. . . . Louise Leonard, junior B. and P. W. club member. . . . Wil- bur Stine, James Palmer, George Sullers. athletic captains. JUNIORS GROUP I: First row—Betty Beckley, Alta Arpan, sec- retary, Naomi Adams, vice president, Ruth Blanton, Dean Craven, student council representative, Betty Brown, presi- dent, Ella Mae Bien, Lila Marie Corwin, Maxine Beecham. Second row—Billie June Asbury, Patricia Cooper, Nauvia Jo Corlee, Dolores Clark. Bob Arnold. Polly Craig, Bonnie Clark, Carroll Barger, Vivian Courtney, Joyce Barger, Mary Culley. Third row—Carol Jean Chambers. Dorothy Bolinger, alternate student council representative, Dan Childers, Gene Cannon, Jack Cox. Edna Blackowl, Johanna Biller, Bill Bayless, Richard Courtney, Bob Brandley. GROUP II: First row —Helen Isaac, Betty Keith, Gloria Imboden, secretary. Dale Fuller, president, Victor Dubber- stein, treasurer, Philip Higginbotham, student council repre- sentative, Sammie Davis, vice president, Freda Heupel, Shirleen Fuhring, Phyllis Hunnicutt, Mary Edna Hale. Sec- ond row—Thomas Dittmer, Betty Goodall, Mary Margaret Girard, Geraldine Hofmann, Ruth Hodges, Clara Girard, Ruth Ann Farris, Doris Goosman, Don Douglas. Third row— Eloise Fletcher, Roseann Duff, Eli Hardwick, alternate stu- dent council representative, Darrell Feay, George Fletcher, Melvin Gilbert. Howard Knott, John Immel, Don Haynes, Pauline Daniels, Joy Ezell. J U N O R S GROUP III: First row—Juanita Pelt. Phyllis Lokcns- gard, William La Vecchia, alternate student council repre- sentative. Bunell Lowe, president, Bonnie Roblyer. vice president. Reuben Padgett, treasurer. Phyllis Murray, sec- retary. Don Morrison, student council representative, Lovellc Porterfield, Lee Joy Long. Second row—Ruth Radcliff. Vyvela Robinson. Marjorie Nanson, Della Martin. Myrtle Ann Niles, Bonnie Matthews, Esther Peck, Barbara Perkins. Third row—Ray Mullin, Ann McCurley, Imogene McAtee, Clifford Reneau, Jack Patterson. Margaret Land, Fern Roblyer, Ruth Mitchell. GROUP IV: First row—Clara Tro, Lon Mine Whitney, vice president. Mary Ann Shepherd, student council repre- sentative, Renna V. Smith, president, Peggy Wiggins, sec- retary, Lewis Schumacher, Eldon Wilds, Lena Ruth Slade. Second row—Mildred Wines, Ellen Severns, Winifred Smith, Isabel Titterington, Leonard Schiffman, Ima Lee Williams, Rosella Schones, Marjorie Sams, Mary Ellen Wilcox, Beverly Wewerka. Third row—Roy Thein. Frank Shaw, Harold Gene Smith. Lavem Spurlin, Duane Wilderson, Leon Shrum, Pat Stream, Mary Ellen Wagner, Dorothy Strate. r SOPHOMORES GROUP I: First row—Mary Corwin, Barbara Franks, Wilma Fowler, Mary Frances Fink, Bill Bay.ie, John Ditt- mer, Doris Condry, Barbara Coit, Carilon Booth, Alma Fitch. Second row—Ruth Cooper, Johnny Dooley. Anna Leu Big- gert, Ailene Clovis, Mary Chandler, Fern Freeman. Patsy Ccsgrove, Mary Lu Bliir, Madonna Fox. Maurice Etheridge, Dorothy Blake. Third row—Clayton Arpan, Bill Barger, Ella Bywater, Beverly Buird, Mary Dyer, Llewllyn Burgess, Phyllis Anderson, Patty Freeman, Jean Funk, Gene Boat- man, Marks Curry. _____________________________________________________________ f f GROUP II: First row—Ruby Hutton, Irene Hinricksen, Flo Greenwood, Joyce Hale, Floyd Hughes, Ferrell Hicker- son. Nadine Koerner, Billie Jean Hawkins, Shirley Gillilan, , Bonnie Ruth Griesel. Second row—Lewis Kessler, Mary Jane Kreager, Eileen Keen, Dorothy Jones, Annette Green- wood, Carol Galloway, Amy Ruth Hartman, Willie Mae r Gray, Leslie Guth. Third row—Peggy Kenaga, Malcolm Heuser, Jean Hopkins, Joe Hanneman, Don Kinnan, Barney King, John Gatliff, George Joehnk. Charles Goosman, Helen r Hubbs, Ruby Jones. 1 L SOPHOMORES GROUP III: Mary Ellen MeNew, Kos? Zell Mobbs, Juanita Randolph, Joan Roach, Loraine Reis?he. Buddy Marsh, Jeanne Price, Doris Leach, Betty McNaught, Doia Na-on. Second row—Robert Mueller, Robert Martin, Bar- bara Larson, Wanda Lorenzen, Sally Jo Mulanax. Walter Lorenzen, Marian Porter, Margaiet Nordman, Richard Rob- ertson. Loretta Palmore. Third row—Billy Manning, Wayne Reuter, Madelyn Ozmun, Barbara McCullough. Ina Roy, Dorothy Maddox, Lorene Mills. Richard Preno, Billy Rollins, Margaiet Oldfield, Ruth Prince. GROUP IV: First row—Roseanna Simmons, Peggy Wright. Neldi Vaughn. John Lee Terneus, Jackie Whenry, Helen Thompson, Wanda Simmons, Neola Maxine Shultz. Second row—Bob Shearer, Betty Tomlins, Wilma Thompson, Muriel Jean Wieman, Lois Sharp. Esther Wood, Audean Southern, Helen Stout, Harold Tait. Third row—Allen Stroud, Earl Sturdavant, Harold Lee Simes, Bill Wiggins. GROUP I: First row—Jackie Fletcher Betty Jo Cannon, Marie Dittmer, Dcnalj Akard, Melva Cupp, Kay Dcmke, Margie Bomhoff, Richard Dozier, Glyndeen Crawford, Em- ma Culley, Onelia Barnes. Second row—June Cramer, Hazel Bailey. Fiances Bigham, Jeanne Cramer, Pauline Ellis, Earnestine Blanchard. Dolores Brown. Clarice Childers, Helen Clem, Hazel Cole, Anola Beatty. Third row—Ray- mond Avery, Bernice Barger, Claudean Brooks, Mildred Eaten. Anna Billinger, Garold Burton, Ernest Crownover, Winnie Boatman, Phil Alexander, James Carroll, Duane Davison. GROUP II: First row—Sylvia Jones, Jerry Kitzmiller, Beatrice Keith, Mary Fuller, Betty Hahn, Charleen Greer, Martha Harvey, Gwendolyn Groome, Betty Goggle, Thelma G.aham, Gaytha French. Second row—Chaunce Hall, Eugene Key, Ruby Gregory, Ellen Jones, Pauline Hardy, Glora Joule. Betty Nell Green, Luella Girard, Joan Kinkade. Dorothy Kubala, Dee Gilbert, Alfred Herberger. Third row—Clarence Hensley, Jack Kinkade, Casper Herod, Pat Keller, Hugh Hawkins, Edwin Grant, Donald Harman, Har- old Harvell. FRESHMEN GROUP III: First row—Evelyn Morrison, Margie Ma- son, Jerry Rose Paxton, Margaret Pritchett, Louise Powell, Natalie Lokensgard, Wilma Mathews, Betty Merveldt, Joe Ann Meyer, Kathleen Miller. Billie Jean Maupin, Ruth Moore. Second row—Clifford Rhoads, Leslie Lunnon, Gay- lord Reuter, Velda Roof, Lila Jean Le Brue, Geraldine Par- ker, Alice Quinn. Arvona Lingle, Margie Rogers, Vera Mac Parrish, Virginia Mason, Alice Mahoney, Carol Needs, Marcia Nation. Third row—Wayne Mosher, Paul Myers, Ray Long, Alvin Rogers, Clyde Purcell, James Miller, Gene Marshall, Bobby Palmer, Jimmy Robinson, Bob Leonard, Jack Ricker, Joe Perry, Jack Riley. GROUP IV: First row—Bill Shirey, Betty Smith, Dor- othy Ward, Jack Tomlins, Mary Wynes, Keith Schroeder, Gene Von Tungeln, John Stroffc. Edith Wick ware, Tommy Spurr. Nina Verl White, Lois Jean White, Jane Taylor. Second row—Luella Simons. Betty Statton, Joyce Willing- ham. Clara Mae Tobias, Marian Von Tungeln, Billy Jo Willmctte, Betty Wilson, Mary Swagerty, Violet Townlcy, Phyllis Shumate, Peggy Sherman, Evelyn Tro, Delmar Stockton. Third row—Elmer Winnegarner, Jimmie Steams, Charles Wauhop, Stanley Titterington, Wayne Wilson, Dar- old Williams. Dwight Siler, Marvin Statton, Joe Thompson, Bob Woods, Blan Smith. Do we hear a motion, juniors? ... A prize-winning es- sayist, Lewis Schumacher. . . . Sophomore sweethearts, all of them leaders. . . . Pretty school bus. eh, boys?_____e. H. S. s Grand Central Station. . . . Let’s not forget the “freshies . Show those Pepsodent smiles, kids______Have your chauffeur’s license, boys. . . Office assistants. . . . Why so serious, pals? . . Food for thought . . . Ready, willing, and able. . . . Tak- ing advantage of the beautiful day. . . . More smiles and sunbeams. SERVICEMENS SECTION 1944 BCCMER-CCLLEGIAN GOLD STAR MEN Aviation Cadet Wilmot Bolinger First Lieutenant Leon Lucus Technical Sergeant Leonard Flagler Second Lieutenant Billy Jack Evans Second Class Petty Officer Offa Lee Wilson Ensign Olsen Hodges Machinist Mate First Class Roby Ferguson First Class Naval Aviation Machinist Marvin Crump Machinist Mate Second Class Warren Frazier Aviation Cadet Harry Eugene Bradley Third Class Petty Officer Billy Laird Captain Gus D. Funk A TRIBUTE There arc twelve gold stars on our flag. Blended with the red, white and blue. Yes, twelve gallant boys of El Reno High Have paid the price of the loyal and true. These boys once lived in America; Breathed air in a carefree world; Enj-ycd peace, the daybreak and dusk; Watched Freedom’s flag unfurled. They knew what was meant by liberty— They knew what it meant to be free. As Americans, they loved justice and truth On land—in the sky—and at sea. But somewhere in line of duty These American sons went down With pride in dying a hero’s death. To these brave sons we pay tribute. Though we can never give them honor due, We will help to keep the light of liberty glowing And the Star-Spangled Banner flying in the blue. Robbie Mae Douglas ROSTER OF SERVICEMEN Abies. Harrv •Able , Hubert •Aderhold, George W. Ainsworth, John L. Albright, Buddy Albright, Clay D. Albright, George Allen, Bob ♦Anderson, Gordon ♦ Anderson, Hermit Anderson. Overton J. Andrews. Kdwnrd Andrews. Jack Anthis, Rollin Armour, Martin Armstrong, Charles It. Armstrong, Elmo Armstrong, Roy Armold. Karl Arnold. Don Arnold, Berry Ashbrook, Robert Ashinhurst, Thomas Aubrey, Kenneth Aubrey, Lawrence Austin. Jimmy Babcock, Lucius, Jr. Baker, Albert A. Baker, Bob Bnkke. Tom Ball, Fred. Jr. Bannister, Ray K. Bargellotes, Chris Barnes. Donald Barnes, Vernie G. Barrett. Archie Barry, Bill Barry. J. L. Barth. George Bnumwart, Klvls Bayless. Carlton Beard. Porter Beatty, Arthur LeRoy B ek. Leo Beecham. Glenn A. B.echam. Vernon Bell. Dewey ♦Bell. Kdward Bell. Ralph Bell. Robert Bethard, Franklin Biffle. Joe Biggert. Bob Billlngcr. Elmer ♦Bingham. Bruce Bingham. Morris Bishop. Bill Alfred Bishop, Levi Blackowl, Walter •Blair. James Blake. Charles Blanton. Findley Blelgh, Calvin Bleigh. Leslie Blevins. James Ray Bloodworth. C. C. Bloodworth, Glenn Boardman. Thomas J. Boczkiewicz. Bill Boevcrs, Clifford Boevers, Ivan •Bolinger, Herbert Bolton. Marlon Boorsma. Kldon ♦Boswell. Ted Rowdy. Xorllne Holland Bowling. Clinton K. Bowling. Kenneth W. Boynton. Richard Brack, O. A. Brady. Clarence Bra me, Victor Bra me, Willard Brandley, F. A. Branstoo). Walter Brennan. Kdward O. Bright. Howard Bright, Hugh Brindley, Charles Brindley, Naomi ■ Brooks. Bob Brooks. Clarence Brooks. Rector W. ♦Bross. Lyle Brown, Donald Brown. Gordon Brown. Max II. Brown. Thomas W. Bryant. Harold Buchman, Glenn Bullock. Loren Bunch, Bruce Bunch, Victor Burmeler. Jack Burmeier, James Burkhalter. Charles Butler, Richard Cahill. Lennlc Cain. Paul Campbell. Clayton Campbell. Gene Campbell. Marcus ♦Canon. Jimmy Capell. Frank Capell. Raymond Capps, James W. Cargo. Billy Carl. I«awronce Carmichael. Lester Carrier. Robert Carter. Daniel Carter. David Doyle Carter, Joe Carter. Richard Carter, Robert Carver, Ivan M. Cash. Victor •Chambers. Stuart Chandler. Charles Chappell. Clarence . •Chase. W. H. Cherry. James Chilcott. Robert G. Childers. Vernon Chilton. Bobby Clark. Kdwnrd •High Clark. James Clark. John Clark. Max Clark. William Clements. Victor Clifford. Thomas H. Clovis. Ralph Coates, Harry Cobble, Thurman Cochran, Frank Cochrell, Gaylord Coker, Charles Coleman. Arthur Coleman, Kldon •Collins, Bill Condrey. Mary K. Conner, Bill Conner. Burllvnn Conner, Everett •Conner, Leroy Conner, Leslie Conner. W. E. Cooksey. Dale Conrad. Leo Corbin. R- J. Cordray, Allen Cordray. James Corlee. Delbert Corlee. Lloyd Corwin. E. J. Corwin. Kenneth Costin, Ralph Couch, Ley man Cox. A. 1).. Jr. Cox. Harley Cox, Harry Cox. Ronald •Crabbe. Leland Crabbe. Max Craden. Paul •Craig. Robert K. Cranmcr. Wayne Crose. Jack Crowley. Jay Crowley. Mike Crume. George W. Cunningham. Paul Dale. Oran C. Daniels. Ned •Davis. Bruce •Davis. Carl Davis. Eugene Davis. Fred ♦ Davis. Haydn Davis, Ross Davis. Warren Dean. Kenneth Deatherage, Riley DeAtley. Jack Defenbaugh. Harold • Defenbaugh. Robert Dclatna. David Dempsey. Jack Dennis. Walter S.. Jr. Denwalt. Jay Douglas Dcnwalt. John Dlttmer. Henry- School and Junior College Dlttmer. Herman. Jr. Dlttmer. Karl •Doke. Ernest Doke. Hubert Doke. Keith Doke. Norman Donnell'- Joseph Dooley. Weldon Dorrough. Donald Dossoy. Bill Douglas. Bernard • Douglas. Bill Douglas. Curtis Dougins. Edgar Doyle, Alfred Doyle, Bob Doyle. Jack •Dozier, Eugene Dresser. Don Dresser. Harreld •Duff. Alice Duff. Kdwnrd Duffleld. James R. Dull. Max Dumas. W. A. Dungan. Kldon Dungan, Leo. Jr. Dungan. Wilma Jean Dunn. Wallace Russell Dust. Perry Dyche. Lawrence Dyche. Marshall Dyer. Gene Eaton. Floyd Kdward. Bill Klchor. Gerald Elchor. Gordon Elkins. Marvin Ellis. Isconard James • Kllerd. Everett Ellsworth. Arthur Ellsworth. Ben Emerson. Thomas Krbar. Don Krbar. John Estelle. Orble Estep. Harold Estep. Hollis Estes. Severn Essex. Clarence Evans. Robert J. Every. John .Paris, John Farris. Harold •Farris. Hollis Farris. Howard H. Felstel, Bob Ferguson. Bill Ferguson. J. D. •Ferguson. Janice Ferguson. Kenneth Ferguson, o. R. Ferguson. Paul P'—■ Ray Flagler. Forrest • Flagler. Kenneth Fleming. Jim •Junior College • Fletcher. Willie Fllppen. Bill Flippen, Russell Fllppen. Ryman Fogg. Rupert Fogg. William Foreman. Charles Fortner. Marvin Fortner. Ted K. Foster, Bud Foster. Claude Fouts. Raymond Foul . Karl Fowler. Jim Calvert •Fox. J. W. Fra as, George, Jr. Frazier, Harold Freeman. Frank Freeman. Melvin Freeman. Robert Fugita. Frank Fugita. Herbert Fuller. Loren Fuqua. Averll Gallagher. James Galloway, Carl Galloway. Earl •Gambol. Burrell Gamble. Edwin L. Garnett. William Garrett. Harry Garrett. Malcolm Garrison. Floyd Gaughorn. Harold R. Gebhart. Bill Gerber, Irwin M. Gibson. Bill Gibson. Frank Gibson. Jack •Gilbert. J. L. •Glllllan. Thomas •1111. Zennon Gilmore. Lewis Gilmore. Pete Girard. Rene Goddard, Ira T. Godfrey. Hazel Godfrey. Hugh Godfrey. Leonard Gough. Perry- Golden. Clifford Goodger, Junior Goosman. R. j. Grabfclder. Buddy Grace, Frederick Graham. George Grant. Jack Grave . Henry- Gray. Albert Greany. Clifton •Green. Clayton Gregory. Leslie Gregory. Lester Grlesel. Samuel G. Griffith. James Grove. Robert Grove. Tommy Grulkcy, Frit Grulkey. Wayne Gustafson, Franklin J. Gustafson. Howard Gustafson, Hollis Gustafson, Lctund Hackney, Victor • Hahn, Roy Tllall, Willie Hall. Gene Hamby, Ray Hamby, Thomas V. •Hamilton, Howard Hampton, Craig Handley. Fletcher Hanseberry, Daroll Hanabcrry. Glenn Hanson, Tom • Hardwick, Bud Harris Thomas J. Hart. Kd Hart. Kenneth Harth, John Franklin Hartman, Noble Harveil. Joseph W. Marvel I. Thomas O. Haun, Delmar llaun, William Hawkins. Charlie Hawkins. George Hawkins. J. C. Hayes, George Haynes, Leonard Haynes, Seaburn W. Heffron. Glenn Heffron. I orus Heldbrler, Briley • Heltmun. Lynn Heitman, Maurice Heltzman, Dale Henson, Woody Hensley, Dorothy Hensley. Marlon Hendrix. Bill Henrickson. Jack Herbert. Archie Herbert. Clyde Hess. Otto Heuser. Milton Hlckerson. Jewell Hill, Johnny lllnrlckscn. Murvel Hoba'ugh. Dick Hobgood. Richard Hodges, Jimmy •Hodgklnson, Jack Holzen. Jamie Holland. Claude Hollon. HuKh Homberger. Stanley Horton. Charles Horton. George • Houle. Albert. Jr. House. Andrew House. Charles Howard. Curtis J. Ifoward. George Howard. Oscar Hrdy. Jerry Hubbard. Charles Hubbs, Homer Hubbs. Kenneth Huchteman. Walter Huggins. John Hummel. Charles Hummel. John Humphrey. Bob Hunnicut. Harold Hunt. Paul Hurst. Arthur Hurst. Harlan Hurst. Harry Hurst. Howard Hurst. Lester • Hurst. Morris Hutchinson. George Hutchinson. Jack Hutchinson. Tommy Hutson. Bill Hutson, Max Hutton. John Hutton. Roy Ray Hyde. Rill lies, Kstle Irving. Francis Isaac. Bob Jacks. Harvey Jacks. Leroy Jacks. Melvin W. Jackson. Gordon Jackson. Ralph Jackson. Francis James. John Jennings. Donald Jennings. Douglas Jennings. Erne t •Jennings. Roy Jensen. Rob Jerman. Blllv J. Jerman. Philip Len Jerman, Richard Jessup, Howard Johnson, Arne Johnson, Asa •Johnson, Daniel Johnson. Francis L. Johnson, George Johnson, James H. Johnson, James R. Johnson. Paul Johnson. Rayford Jones. Albert I«ec, Jr. Jones, Archie Jones, Bob Jones. Leroy i'eter Jones. Mitchell Jones. Russell C. Jones. Warner Jones. Woodford Julian. Glenn Julian. Marvin Kamm, Kenneth Kamm. Richard Keener, Arbv Kegans. Cecil Kegelnian. Charles C. Kenrer, Edmond Keith. Mansell Keller. J. I� . •Kelly. Dick •Kelly. Bob Kelly. Edward Kelly. Frank Kelly. Jim Kelly. John William Kelly. Helen Kenaga. Kenneth Kenega. Wayne Kennedy, Milton Kenner. J. T. Kerr. lister •Kerr. Kendall Kessler. Dewey Kinder. Paul W. King. Charlie King, Clyde Knoblock. Walter Koebrick. Harold Koerner. Harold Koerner. I oren Koerner. Orln Koerner. Raymond Koest. Alvin Kroger. Kenneth Kroekcr, Sanford P. Kuczynskl. Bill M. Laird. HI Roberts Lambert. Jack Lamka. Charles Latnka. George l,amka, G. W . L-inham. Willie Unman. John Wesley l«awrence. Kenneth Lawrenco, Loren Lawrence. Vernon C. Leach. Clinton Leach. Lial Ledbetter. Cecil Leeper. Burton Leeper. Myron Leighton. C. E. Lemon. Richard I .ester. Wesley I .owls. Charles. Jr. Liebmann, David Liebmann. Paul Lillie. Thomas Lindsey. Orville Little. Bill Jim Little. Carl i.ittb. Herbert Little. Hershel t.ittle. Taylor U ganblll. Allen Long. Ernest lx ng. John I� rd. Darrell •!x rd. Jewell Lorenzen. Eugene Lorenzen. Harry Lorenzen. Lloyd •Lorenzen. Raymond ' ovall. William lA yall. John l.oyal). Junior Lunnon. Chester Lunnon. Delma Irene Luttrell. Hershell l.uttrell. Lewis Luttrell. Richard Lyons. Tom MacSwaln. Bob MacSwaln. Charles MacSwaln. Stuart Macy. John Macy. Ralph Mahoney. Jack M. Majors. Thomas Mallonee. Robert A. Malone, Charles Marler. Edgar Marler, Vernon Marquardt, LaVern • Marsh. Hubert Marsh, John N. Marsh. Randall •Marshall. Bill Martin. Noah • Martin. Floyd Mason. Jim Mason, John Mason. Paul Mason. Wilbur Mason. William Matthews. John Matthews. Thurman Maupln, Marlon Maurer, Ennis H. Maurer, Richard Maxev. Joe Maxon, Clifford Mayo, Arthur Mayo. Delbert Mayo. Rosooe McAtoc, Earl Me Bee. Malvin McCall. Bill McCartney. Bill McClain. Kenneth McCay, I«eroy McCracken. J. T. McCray. James Duwane McCulley, Everett McCullough. Edward McDaniel. Clyde McDonald. Alva McGee. Waldo •McGill. Tomn.j •McGInty. Eugene McKinster. Jack W. McLaughton, Charles McMillan. Annaleen P. McRae, John Means. Kenneth Meredlt. Bill Bob Meyer. Larry Meyer, Paul James Meyer. Raymond Mlckelson. Clifton • Miller. Arthur Miller. Elmer Miller, Gerald Miller, George Miller. Harold Miller. John Miller. T. W. Miller. W. A. Mills. Paul Minard. Raleigh •Minton, Howard Mitchell. Bill Mitchel . Jack Mitchell. James Don Mitchell. John Mitchell. Leroy Mitchell. Lonnie Mockle. Homer Mod rail. Boli Monday, Robert Money. Jack Money. Mildred •Mongold. Albert •Mongold. Joe Moon. Paul Moore. C. B. Moore. James Perry Morgan. David D. Morgan. David Morgan. Graden Morgan, Howard Morgan. Robert Morgan. Thomas H. Morris. Billy Joe Morris. Elton Morris. John W. •Morris. Max Morris. Ryan Morris. Warner Morrow. J. H. Morrow, Wayne Mosely. Pat Mosher. Emery Moss. Arthur Moss. Harry Moulton. James Moulton, Paul Moulton. Robert Mourning. Lawrence Mowre. John Muir. Joe Murphy. James Murphy. Josenh Murphy. Kelly Murphy. Maxwell Murphy. Richard Murphy. Scott Murphy. W. S. Murray. James T. Musgrave, Dick Myers. Jack W. Myers, Kenneth Myers, Robert F. • Myers. Robert Lewis Myers. Vernon Nanson. Fred A. Neal. J. P.. Jr. Nelson. Earl Nelson. Ralph Newkirk, Jack Nieman. Emma Nlevar. Martin Nlevar. Phul •Niles. Alton Niles. Ivan Mllroy Niles. Melvin Noe. Dixon Nolder, Ward Northcott. Lorraine H. Norvell, Dave Nunnally, Aaron Offleld. Joseph W. Offleld. Lawrence Ogden. Frank dander, Arthur O'Nan. Nelson O. O'Neal. James E. O'Neal, T. E. Oyler. Jess •Ozmun. Richard Palmer, Carlos Palmer. Floyd Palmer, Gilbert Palmer. Herbert M. Palmer. Kenneth Palmer, Ray Parker. Robert Patterson. Bob Patterson. Roy • Patzwald. Lloyd •Paulsen. Corder Payton. Frank Payton. Jay O. Payton. I-awrence •Pcacher, Kenneth Pearce. Ray Pearce. Roy Pearl. Edwafu itonatd • Pearl. George, Jr. Pearl. Raymond Peck. Oscar Peck. Troy- Penny. Creasy Penny. Hardy Pennybaker. David Pcnnybaker. Frank Pennybaker. James Pennybaker. LeRoy Penwrlght. Ray- Perdue. T. David Perso. Charles Per so. Carol Perso. Luther Peterka. Charles Peterka, Fred Peterka. Ralph Peterman t,eslio Peterman. Tommy L. Peterson. Thomas Pettit. Franklin Pettit. Raymond Wm. Phillips. Jack Phillips. Sam Plckel. Don Poole. Richard Porta. Robert Porter. Harry Potts. Earnest Powell. Dwight Powell. Edward Powell. Elywin Powell. Jack Powell. J. B. Pressley. Ralph •Price. Richard Pritzos. Andrew Pritzos. Michael Proctor. Gilbert H. Proctor. Kenneth •’utnam. Bill Oulmby. Kenneth Radcllff. Floyd James Ramey. Everett Ramsey. Clyde Ramsev. Glenn •tasn. Francis Rasn, Joe Rector. Don ' Rector. John Jr. Reed. Alice Mae Renolds. Roy Reynolds. Arthur Reynolds. Earl Reynolds. John Rhodes. Charles • Rhodes. Richard •Junior College Rhodes, Robert Rice, Edmund Rice, Gordon Rice, Marvin E. Richardson. Clifford Ricketts, Harvey Price Ridenour, Jack Ridenour. Tommy- Rider. Clarence Martin Riggs, Asa Riggs. Willard E. Riley. Clinton Rinehart, Jim Roach, Alvie T. Roach. Horace Roach. Burton •Roberson. Stanley Roberts. Don Robertson. Donald Robinson. Earl Robinson. Don Robinson. Mary Robinson. Hugh. Jr. Robinson. Mary Robinson. Melvin Robinson. Orlan •Robinson, Orville Robinson. Tom Rol.iycr, Carl Roblyer, Jack koblyer. I slle Roblyer. Raymond Roblyer. Wayne Rochelle, Charles A. Rochelle. Earl Rochelle, James Rochelle. Loren Rochelle. Robert Rogers. James B. Roland. J. 1). Rollin, Raymond Rollln. Walter Rollin. W. R. Ross. John Ray. Jr. Rosso i. George R. Roush. Howard Roush. John Rovse. Vernon Rudlang. Leonard Kudlang. Martin Rukes, Evert J. Rum felt. Chester Itumley. I ivcrn Rush. Harold Rush. Vernon Ryan. Ralph Ryel. Bill Sain, Kenneth Sams. John H. .‘binders. Coy Sanders. Foy Sawalllsch. Arnold A. Schaffer. Charles Schooley. Edison Schoolcy, Kenneth Schroeder. Harry Schultz. Herman Schultz. Ralph Schwab. Elmer •Scott. Harold Selfridgc. Robin Sellard. Hershel Sellars. Roy Senn. Carl Senn. Fred Shackelford. Sammy •Shacklett. T. C. Sharpe!. David Shaw. Wesley •Sheets. Harold Sheets. Leslie Sheets. Robert Shephard. Earnest Shepherd. Robert Shenherd. Walter •Shlrey. George Shircy. Robert Shorbe, Howard Shrader. Harry Shrum. Joseph Walter Shultz. Roy Shumate. Lyman Shuttee. Bob Shuttee. Tom Siler. John Ammons, Albert Simmons, Raymond Slaton. Arthur Slaughter. Bill Slade. Harvey Slattery. Joe Smith. Carroll Smith. Clarence Smith. Donald Smith. Don E. •Smith. Garland Smith. Gordon Smith He'en Boczklewiez •Smith. Homer Smith. James E. •High School and Junior College Smith, James W. Smith, I .«Roy •Smith, Luther Smith. Raymond Smith, Weldon Snodgrass. Klam Snodgrass. Kldon Snodgrass, Gordon Spence. R. J. Spencer. Dean Stahl. Eugene Stanfield. Charles Stafford. Roy A. Station. Irvin Station. Lyle A. Stearns, Kenneth I Stearns, Paul Steenrod, Robert R. Steffen, Vernon Steiner. Bill Steiner, Ed •Stephens. Wayne Stevenson. Bob Stewart, George Stewart, John Stlckley, Ned Stlckley, Wlnton Stine, Iyeonard •Stitt. A. J. Stock. Melbourne S. Stoehr. Lawrence Stochr, Lester Story, Jack Story, Robert Stout, John Robert Stout. William J. Strate, Calvin Stre'tenberger, James Stretch, Harold Stroud. Delford Stroud, Glenn Stroud, Harold Stroud, William J. •Summers. Arthur Summers. W .K. •Svanas, George Swagerty, Bob tSwcezey, Charles Sweezcy, Everett Sybcrt. Norman Talt. BUI Taylor. Blon '1 ay lor. Bob Taylor, James Avant Taylor. James Harold Theln. Ralph Theln. Robert Theln. Russell •Thomas. Russell Thomas, William A. Thompson. Carl Thompson. Dean Thompson. Don Thompson, Everett Thompson, Francis Thompson. Gerald Thompson, Lcnlel Thompson. Leslie •Thompson. Mary Maud Thompson. Reese Thompson. S. A. Thompson. Walter Tilley. George • Tlmanus, Howard Timberlake, Floyd TIsor, Chester Tltterlngton, James Tobias, Emery Tobias. Raymond Todd. L. I). •Tompkins. Jack Townsend. Robert Tresslder. Buford Trotter. Stanley Trotter. Tommy Truax. Corte •High S Tucker, Nelson Turner. Aubrey Turner. Charles Turner. John Underwood, James Underwood, John H. Underwood. Vernon Upton. James Urton, Clyde • Urton. Raymond Lee Valderas. Johnny Valderas, Junior Valliant, Jack Valllant. Raymond Valliant. William A. Van Busklrk. Max Van Gundy. Kenneth Van Wagoner. Raymond Vaughn, Jo© Neal Verges. Roy Vlan, Karl O. Viewlg. Delbert Ray Von Merveldt. Egon C. Von Merveldt. Paul Von Tungeln. Frank Von Tungeln. Lloyd Wagner, A. B. Wagner, Charles R. Wagner, Partaln •Wagner. Raymond Wagner. Tice. Jr. Waldo. Frank Waldo. Nell Waldo, Robert I� Wallace. Billy Wallace. Carl Wallace. Chester Wallace. Joe Waller. Lee Roy Ward. Harry Warllck. G. W. i 1 and Junior College 1 Warnburg. Bob Warnburg. Guerncy Warner. Devon Warren. Raymond Waters, Graden Watson, Mel von V. Weach. George Weach. Sammy •Welborn, Jack Welden. James Werner. Edward J. •Wheeler. Kenneth Whcnry. Julia Whenry. Merle Whlnery. Bill Whlnery, Bob Whipple. Harry Whipple, Ira Whltacre. Bill Whltacrc. Emory Whltacre. Everett •Whltacre. Sammy White. C. B. White. Charlie White. Chester White. Denzil • Whiteman. Clifford Whitlock. Gene Whitlock. Rnv Wick. Helen Wick. Wayne Wick ware. Raymond Wick ware. Robert Wled. A. M. Wled. Alva R. Wled, Anna Marie Wler. Robert • Wler, Rupert Wler, Thomas Wllderson. Charles Wllkerson. Louis© • Williams. Alan •Williams. Jack inlor College Williams, Raymond Williams, Robbie Dee Williams. Tommy Williams. Von Williams. Wallace Willmon. James •Wilson. Bob Wilson. Everett Wilson. S. Boyd, Jr. •Winstead, John Wolftongue, McClain Womack, Hubert J. ♦ Wood, Lawrence • Woodhouse, Bobby •Woodman. Bryce Woodward. William Otl Wright. David Wright. Glen Wright. Homer Wright. John Wright. Kenneth •Wright, Morris •York, Brunt York, Edwin B. York. Walter V. Yost. Karl K.. r. Yost. Richard Young. Albert Young. Francis Young. Jean Youngblood. Amos •Younghelm. Aaron Younghelm. Stanley Yount, Ivan Yowell. Klda Yowell. Morris Zals. Carl Zals. Gus Zals, Richard Zlgler. J. D. Zwelacher. Fred The above list of names of El Reno High School and Junior College former students and graduates who are now in the armed services of their country is as complete as the servicemen’s committee was able to make it at the time of the annual’s going to press on Friday, May 12, 1944. Pa Ra SHRINE AS MEMORIAL FOR SERVICEMEN In addition to the service flag which hangs in the audi- torium as a symbol of El Reno High School’s contribution to the armed forces of her country, this year a shrine has been erected as an everlasting memorial to the former stu- dents and graduates of this high school who are now in the service of their country. This shrine was presented to El Reno High School on May 23 by the Class of 1944 to honor the 1,103 men and women who have left the halls of their alma mater to be- come active heroes of a nation at war. Included in this shrine, which has been placed between the trophy cases in the west corridor, is the name of every person on the high school’s Servicemen’s Roster. Among the hundreds of names there are 12 gold-starred names— names of El Reno High School men who have given the last full measure of devotion for their country. Shining from this shrine by day and night is a light emblematic of the courage, the heroism, and loyalty of those whose names appear on the servicemen's list This is our Schools-at-War bulletin bo.rd, on which is placed news of various organizations that are assisting the school in war activities. Under skillful instruction these students learn to become better business men and women, thus me king them citizens of which America can be proud. Any Bonds Today?” You might have been asked this question by E. H. S.’s champion bond salesmen. They cer- tainly did their share. Don’t waste paper! This slogan W3S certainly appro- propriate for this class which brought scrap paper to fill their Victory box. A few minutes are set aside each morning in the first- They’re not knitting for fun, but for the American Red hour elas.es for devotional exercises. This practice makes Cross. E. H. S. knitted six afghans for this service organ- us beVter citizens throughout the rest of the day. ization. (P.S. Please note that the boys did their share, too.) “Hurrah for the winners! This fir.t-hour class of freshmen led the school in per capita investment in bands during the Fourth War Loan drive. Reading improves the mind, and these student libra- rians have proved themselves worthy of a bouquet be- cause of their capable and helpful assistance in our library. “Let’s bomb the Axis!” The waste fat collected by the girls in the homemaking classes will be used in making ammunition for our fighting men, who know just when and where to use it. “Victoria! Victoria! The word victory sounds the same in any language, and these Latin students are seeing to it that it is preserved in Latin as well as in English. The high school orchestra, a new organization in E. H. Remember the day? On back-to-school day, E. H. S. S.. presented programs for everyone’s pie sure several times annuals for past years were on exhibit. Many former stu- during the year. dents enjoyed reminiscing about their “school daze.” The work in this mechanical drawing ctess will prepare these boys for a start in such vocations as drafting, map- making, blue-printing, and construction work. Whistle while you work. The work in construction that these boys rre learning at the present time will prepare them for the building of a new and better America tomor- row. Finding the length of a sound wave and many other interesting experiments ere performed in this physics class. These students are heroes in the making—heroes in a new era of science. Secretarial work is very essential to our U. S. govern- ment. Students enrolled in the commercial subjects—typ- ing. shorthand, and bockk-epins—will soon be capable of doing such work. “Lest We Forget”—On Armistice Day our high school presented a patriotic assembly in observance of the oc- casion, with the Goddess of Liberty as the center of at- traction. “Merry Christmas to men in Uniform everywhere! Approximately 1.000 gifts were sent from E.' H. S. to the Red Cross canteen and were distributed to servicemen who passed through El Reno on Christmas Day. “Steady there!” These machines in driver’s education class will test your ability to drive an automobile. A shortcut to Victory is via air power. In the aero- nautics course, the students learn the fundamentals of fly- ing. An alert mind and a quick eye will make better drivers for tomorrow. Commado tactics are included in the physical fitness program of the boys’ gym class. « Can she bake a cherry pie? You bet she can! And Saving and conserving material is a patriotic gesture won’t it be delicious if it is made of fruit canned by these at which these capable homemaking students are very good, girls in the homemaking department? Knit one, purl two. . . . Afghan for the boys. . . . Music for morale. . . . “May we have your attention for these an- nouncements. please? . . . Step right up and buy a bond from a super saleswoman. . . Extra! Extra! A message from E. H. S. to her servicemen. ... A charming canteen worker . . . What’s new in the news. Miss Witcher? . . . Smile for the pretty lady. . . . She’s their favorite “pin-up girl. . . . Conserving gasoline. ... He knows everything from biology to Buicks. . . . Who can coach ’em? Simmons can! ATHLETICS—MAKER OF MEN Why should we expect people to be interested in sports amidst this world of chaos? What is there about sports that makes them essential? The answer is—to develop men in America able to fight battles and to win wars to preserve our American way of living. A national devotion to competitive sports helps to de- velop courageous and tactful men. Our fighting statistics show that American boys are able to meet the demands made of them. Certainly this is no time to relax the physi- cal and mental conditioning of the youth of this land. School sports very definitely help to train boys for the strategy and tactics of battle. Not only in physical qualities but also in qualities of cooperative team work, these games prepare the players. General Douglas MacArthur has said: “The training on the athletic field, which produces in a su- perlative degree the attributes of fortitude, self-control, res- olution, courage, mental agility, and, of course, physical de- velopment, is completely fundamental to an efficient sol- diery.” Most able-bodied boys in America desire to participate in sports and, somewhere along the span of life, this wish comes true. A boy may start out knowing little about a game, and end his career by being the star athlete on his school’s team. Training in high school sports makes him a man who can face the trials of life and put up his own guard and defense to meet hardships. The El Reno High School athletic record may not have been so full this year as usual because of the shortage of the big-shouldered boys who are now serving for Uncle Sam. but the boys who have participated in sports will be better citizens of tomorrow because of their athletic training. It is fun to watch a good football game or two evenly matched basketball teams fight for the victory. The boys who make this fun are receiving a confidence in them- selves by testing themselves in rigorous body-contact sport. These boys—the brave, the strong, and the swift—are pre- paring for life’s hardest battles. This section of the annual is a tribute to them and a tribute to athletics—maker of men. GRIDIRON GOSSIP OCTOBER 1 El Reno fans were right behind the Indians at the game, cheering them on to victory. . . . Hot dogs, cokes, and candy. . . . Third yell leaders for the two pep clubs were the two little mascots, Orbie Dean Bacher for the Squaws, and Arlene Ledbetter for the Pepetts. . . . Miss May Shanklin running between the concession booth and the Squaws. . . . Mrs. Lucile Blair. Pepett sponsor, right in the middle of the yelling. . . . Jack Cox, the new drum major, making his first appearance of the season with the beautiful new band queen. Lois Williams. . . . We like the idea of the band’s playing the Alma Mater after the national anthem. . . . Pepetts and Squaws sharing their blankets and umbrellas to keep dry at the game. . . . Football boys getting their new suits cov- ered with mud. OCTOBER 7 Fans enjoying the public address system we have at the games, now, thanks to Reverend Victor Johnson. . . . The fans giving a big hand to the pep clubs for the good work they are doing this year. . . . Students, as well as townspeople, enjoying the food and drinks at the junior concession stand. . . . Pledges craining their necks from the back row in order to see better. . . . Former gridiron heroes feeling very proud of the boys. . . . James Palmer nearly always making that kick good. . . . Boys standing at the bottom of the grandstand, where the pep clubs sit, waiting lor their girls to come down. OCTOBER 29 Everyone enjoying the football programs. . . . George Cullers doing a fine job of crowning the queen (Definitely!). . . . Kathryn Hurst, our beautiful 1943 football queen, reign- ing very graciously at the game. . . . The pep club: making a V formation for the crowning. . . The band giving a very fine performance during the h3lf 3t the El Reno-Lawton game. . . . George Cullers back in the game after recovering from a broken arm and a broken leg. . . . The Squaw and Pepet. yell leaders very enthusiastic3lly leading their clubs in yells to cheer the boys on to victory. . . Wilbur Stine mak- ing the boys hop as he called signals. . . . Everybody sorry to have the last home football game end. FOOTBALL First row--Leslie Lunnon, Richard Dozier, Jack Fergu- son, Bill Bayless, Victor Dubberstein, Jack Pearce, Bob Doz- ier, Joe Mark, Gene Von Tungeln. Second row—Coach Jenks Simmons. Dale Fuller, Hershel Powell, Dwight Rukes, Lavern Spurlin, Eli Hardwick, Charles Goosman, Wilbur Stine, captain. Junior Loyall. Third row—Bill Bayne, James Palmer. Von Williams, Ferrell Hickerson, Alfred Needs, Deraid Miller, Orval Pickens, Charles Hulbert, Buddy Marsn. FOOTBALL IN REVIEW El Reno 1943 gridsters, a completely new squad except for George Cullers, played a tough football schedule this year. However, out of nine games the Indians managed to chilk up three victories and one tie. In the first game, with the Clinton Tornadoes, the In- dians were upset by a 21-0 defeat. The Tribe then had a winning streak, taking the King- fisher Yellowjackets to a 27-0 cleaning, and, on Oct. 7, defeating the Concho Indians. 26-0. The squad then traveled to Chickasha and played a good game, which ended in a 7-7 tie. Dwight Rukes, Bill Bayless, Jack Ferguson, and Dale Fuller were the main backfield men in the game. Two weeks later the Weatherford Eagles came to the Indians' tepee to deal a 19-6 defeat to the Indians. The following week the Lawton Wolverines paid the Indians a visit and pasted a 37-0 shiner on the Tribe. George Cullers was seen in this game for the first time during the season. Cullers, who played center and who was the only letterman on the team, had been out of the games because of an injury. Alfred NeNeds, a new member on the squad, also made his first appearance for El Reno in this game. The next conference game also proved to be an upset for the Indians, when they met the Duncan Demons on the op- ponents’ gridiron. The Demons took a 42-0 victory over the Indians. The following week it seemed as though the Indians were still getting all of the bad breaks, when they were stopped by the Northeast Norsemen by a score of 19-9. The Indians’ last game showed that the boys still had the winning spirit in them, as they stampeded the Anadarko camp to paste a 25-7 defeat on the Warriors. Dwight Rukes played his best game that Thanksgiving afternoon when he scored three of the Indians’ four touchdowns. Jack Fergu- son was credited with the other one. Although the Indians won only three out of the nine games, they fought to the finish in every game. Because of all the experience and fighting spirit that these boys have received from this year’s battles, E. H. S. has promise of having one of the best teams in the state of Oklahoma next fall. With these boys as a nucleus, Coach Simmons can well look forward to a very successful 1944 football season. Graduating football men are Dwight Rukes, Wilbur Stine, Von Williams, Calvin Bleigh, Bob Dozier, Joe Mark, Junior Loyall, and George Cullers. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 24 Here El Reno 0 Clinton 21 Oct. 1 Here El Reno 27 Kingfisher 0 7 Here El Reno 26 Concho 0 8 There El Reno 7 •Chickasha 7 22 Here El Reno 6 Weatherford 19 29 Here El Reno 0 •Lawton 37 Nov. 12 There El Reno 0 •Duncan 42 19 There El Reno 9 Northeast 19 25 There El Reno 25 •Anadarko 7 •Boomer Conference Games GRID SHOTS FOOTBALL QUEEN IBM SPL'RLIN. hh FERGUSON, HB FULLER. FB BASKETBALL SUMMARY El Reno basketball squad made a creditable showing this year in spite of the lack of experience of the men. The team had a tough schedule, but won five of the 18 games they played. The season opened on December 14 when the Indians won a victory over Alva by a 9-7 score. The next two games were also victories for the Indians as they won 17-15 from the Kingfisher Yellowjackets, and 25-7 from Anadarko. When the Tribe journeyed to Capitol Hill on January 4, it was for a defeat, the score being 37-19. El Reno lost its first and second Boomer conference games to Duncan by a score of 28-11 on January 7, and to Anadarko by 16-10 on January 11. In fact January was a bad month for the Tribe, as they were defeated by Capitol Hill, 36-21; by Enid, 24-18: and by Northeast, 24-12. The Indians next played Chickasha twice, both con- ference games, and were defeated 21-12 and 16-15. Lawton came to visit the Indians on February 3 and 4, for two games, both conference tilts. The teams broke with one game each, the first game being won by the Indians, 21-16, and the other by the Wolverines, 17-14. The next game was one of those rare games—the one with Enid, in which the Indians won 27-25 in a two-minute overtime period. Then the team went over to Central to play there, but were shortchanged and lost by a score of 27-16. When the Indians traveled to Duncan on February 15, they were defeated 37-25. The wrong team also won by a score of 28-24 wh n the Tribe went to Northeast on February 18. The season ended with a loss of 27-25 to Central. The student body of El Reno High School owes a vote of thanks to James Palmer, who served as captain, and to the boys on the team for their persistent hard playing. Al- though several losses were encountered, the students were behind the team every time, wishing it success. Graduating basketball athletes are Junior Loyall and LeRoy Merveldt. SCHEDULE Dec. 14 Here 21 Here 31 Here Jan. 4 There 7 Here 11 There 14 Here El Reno ... 21 18 There El Reno 18 Enid 24 21 Here El Reno 12 Northeast 24 25 There El Reno 12 •Chickasha 21 28 Here El Reno 15 •Chickasha 16 Feb. 3 Here El Reno 21 •Lawton 16 4 Here El Reno 14 •Lawton 17 8 Here El Reno 27 Enid 25 11 There El Reno 16 Central 27 15 There El Reno 25 • Duncan 37 18 There El Reno 24 Northeast 28 25 Here El Reno 25 Central 27 Reno Reno Reno Reno Reno Reno 9 17 25 19 11 10 Alva Kingfisher •Anadarko Capitol Hill •Duncan •Anadarko Canitol Hill 7 15 7 37 28 16 36 Vo-tor, pUi of fk, court JUNIOR. LOYALLjj DAN CHILDERS ORVAL PICKfNS ALFRED NEEDS VIC DUBBERETEIN JESSE URTDN 0UECN 'AND ATTENDANTS JACK CHARLES DALE FULLER FERGUSON MERVELDT The pick of the lot. . . . Beautifying E. H. S. campus. . . Stock show judges. . . Soil conservation.....Potatoes for victory. . . . Joe and his Berkshire. . . . Grand champion prospect. . . . Look them over well, boys. . . . “Little lamsy divy”. . . . Pork for the Yanks. . . . Bob’s pride and joy. . . . Best steak that money can buy. . . . Com fed. . . . Pre- serving leather. . . . Not picking—but pruning In the schools of today so important in developing good citizenship in a democracy not all the training necessary for the development of a well-rounded personality is found in classrooms. Part of the training is best developed in a more informal atmosphere, such as that to be found in clubs. A student who is a member of a club is at all times as- sociated with other students learning new things, acquiring new ideas, winning new friends, and developing qualities of leadership. In a club, a student forms friendships that will last through all his life—friendships that he will treas- ure os he goes on down the road cf life. Heading up the extra-curricular activity program of El Reno High School is the Students' Association, which oper- ates through the executive council of this organization. This council is composed of representatives from e ery home room in the high school. This council gives students a chance to govern themselves, thus making for a better America in future years. Elections of all class officers and home room officers are conducted by this group, kn.wn as the Student Council. Stamps and bonds have been sold weekly in every first-hour class in high school as one project of the Students’ Association. To further the sales, the association sponsored a contest in the first-hour closses curing the Fourth War Lorn drive, giving the class which purchased the greatest amount of war bonds a ten dollar prize. Also during this drive, students of El Reno High School sold £16,250 werth of bonds to citizens of El Reno. At Christmas time, this organization supervised the col- lecting of approximately 1,000 gifts from classes and clubs for presentation to the Red Cross canteen, which in turn gave them as Christmas gifts to servicemen. The Students' Association of El Reno High School made the first contribution in Canadian county to this year’s Red Cross War Fund drive, and also the last—the one that put the entire county over its quota. The Students’ Association also sponsored the sale of poppy wreaths in El Reno High School. Aside from the Schools-at-War program, the association has planned all assemblies and sponsored the king and queen contests held during the school year. A school would not be complete without clubs to carry on extr3-curricular activities. Neither would it be complete without some central group to supervise these activities. The Student Council, representing the Students’ Association, has faithfully and loyally performed its duties in the best in- terests of all student organizations. STUDENT COUNCIL First row—Joan Roach, Floina Greenwood. Lois Wil- liams, secretary, Wilbur Stine, treasurer, Leon Smith, pres- ident, Noble Hartman, vice president, Marie Dittmer, Wanda Simmons, Mary Ann Shepherd. Second row—Charleen Greer. Martha Alice Marsh, Lou Ann Feistel, George Cullers, Gene Von Tungeln, Bill Waller, Bill Thompson, Doris Con- d y. Third row—Don Akard, Glyndean Crawford, Jackie Tomlins. William La Vecchia, Philip Higginbotham, Wilma Mathews, Dorothy Bolingcr, Betty Merveldt, Margaret Pritchitt, Floyd Hughes. Fourth row—Eli Hardwick. Dean Craven, Don Morrison, Buddy Marsh, Mr. Walter P. Marsh, sponsor, Vernon McGinley, John Dittmer, Bob Shearer. -S Jr- NATION AL Honor SOCIETY -S Jr— First row—Betty Jean Crenshaw, Walter Blair, Con- stance Poor, secretary, Leon Smith, president, Barbara Mur- ray. Second row—Martha Jane Mulanax, Louise Leonard, Hugh Canon, George Cullers, vice president, Billy Waller, Loretta Forquer, Miss Josephine Hodnett, sponsor. Third row—Lois Williams, Kathryn Hurst, Vernon McGinley, Martha Alice Marsh, Pauline Heupel. Made Red Cross and wool fund contributions. . . . Held public initiation. . . . Presented 55 Christmas packages to Red Cross canteen. . . . Inducted 19 new members. BONITA MARICA Catta First row—Alma Fitch, Shirleen Fuhring, Ruth Hodges, Elizabeth Bakewell Boileau, vice president, Kathryn Hurst, president, Lou Ann Feistel, historian, Lovoiic Porterfield, treasurer, Bonnie Bright Marquardt, Fern Roblyer, Geneva Green, secretary. Second row—Lorraine Whitney, Patty Penwright, Barbara Coit, Mary Edna Hale, Juanita Pelt, Betty Brothers, Loretta Forquer, Constance Poor, Mary Ellen Mitchell, Phyllis Murray, Bunell Lowe. Third row—Nelda Vaughn, Helen Thompson, Peggy Wiggins. Geraldine Hof- mann. Lola Mae Whinery, Ima Lee Williams, Marjorie Nan- son, Dorothy Strate, Lois Anthony. Fourth row—Mary M. Corwin, Juanita Randolph, Wanda Simmons, Loraine Reische, Joyce Hale, Mary Frances Fink, Wanda June Lor- enzen, Barbara Larson. Nadine Koerner. Doris Leach. Fifth row—Miss Lois McConnell sponsor, Betty Brown, Ruth Blanton, Renna V. Smith, Vyvela Robinson, Helen Keller, Barbara Murray, Dorothy Bolinger. Had fruit, towel, and cookie showers for canteen. . . . Decorated six Christmas trees for Fort Reno hospital. . . . Initiated 26 pledges. . . Knitted afghan squares. . . Donated to Red Cross. First row—Olivette Culley. Ynettc Cullcy, Paul'ne Heu- pel, vice president, Evelyn Koert, sergeant-at-arms. Rosella Schones, secretary, Helen Girard, president. Second row— Dcr thy Blake, Wilma Fowler, Isabel Titterington, Miss Contributed to Red Cross canteen and donated Christmas members. . . . Made scrapbcoks Mabel Jones, sponsor, Lila Marie Corwin, treasurer, Betty Lou Keith, Freda Heupel, song leader. Third row—Mary Ellen McNew. Mary Margaret Girard, Edna Blackowl, Clara Gira;d, Johanna Biller, Bonnie Clark, Billie June Asbury. fund. . . . Made cookies for gifts. . . . Initiated ten new for convalescing servicemen. PHILALA- THEAN -S'S'— First row—Naomi Adams, Alta Arpan, Peggy Wright, Carol Jean Chambers, Ruthann Hampton, secretary-treas- urer, Margaret June Seiver, president, Eunice Marie Kamm, vice president, Pat Farley, Mary Ann Shepherd, Phyllis Hunnicutt. Second row—Mary Lu Blair, Jeanne Price, Lena Ruth Slade, Joy Ezell, Pauline Daniels, Roseann Duff, Gloria Imboden, Betty Burke Beckley, Beverly Buird, Patsy Cos- grove, Neola Maxine Shultz. Third row—Opal Cooksey, Carilon Booth, Ruth Brown. Lois Williams, Mary Kay Dyer, Maurice Etheridge, Madonna Fox. Ella Lu Bywater, Jean Funk. Anna Lou Biggert, Muriel Jean Wieman. Fourth row—Mrs. Avant Taylor, sponsor, Mary Ellen Wagner, Bar- bara Perkins, Dorothy Maddox, Phyllis Lokensgard, Carma Neta Crump, Margaret Land, Eloise Fletcher. Studied current literature during year. . . . Initiated 22 new members. . . . Knitted squares for afghan. . . . Gave Christmas gifts to canteen. . . . Donated money to Red Cross. . . . Presented book to school library. -Sv8r- First row—Mike Musgrove, Harold Tait, Reuben Padgett, Miss Josephine Hcdnett, sponsor. Bob Arnold, Gone Cannon, treasurer. Kathryn Hurst, honorary sponsor, Dick Kelly, Glenn Harris, Jimmie Elenburg, president, Darrell Feay. Seeond row—Don Morrison, Jack Tomlins, Eli Hardwick. De n Craven. Hugh Canon, secretary, Leon Smith, Jack Cox. vice president, Philip Higginbotham, Don Conner, Noble Hartman, Jackie Whenry, Floyd Flippen, William LaVecchia. Third row—Lavem Spurlin, Edwin Grant, Bill Bayless, Hu- bert Caret, Bob Harvey, Bill Waller, Bob Davis, Will Roy Heinrich, Bill Thompson, Harry Hcrberger, Jack Pearce, Clayton Arpan. Provided Christmas trees for Christmas assembly and presented gifts to canteen. . . Donated to Red Cross, infantile paralysis drive, and afghan fund. . . Held Christmas social and spring party. . . Kathryn Hurst, honorary sponsor. Kir t row--Joan Roach, Barbara I .arson. Mary Francos Kink. Barbara Perkin� . Carl Ion Booth. Loralno Relsche, Mar- garet June Solver, assistant yell leader. Kathryn Hurst, yell leader, Arlene Ledbetter, mascot. Mary Ann Shepherd, yell leader. Georgann Guth Hlndsley. assistant yell leader. Xeoln Maxine Shultz. Jean Funk. Anna lx u Blggert. Joyce Hale, Peggy Wright. Second row—Betty Joan McXaught. Bar- bara Colt. Kunlce Marie Kamm. Blolse Fletcher. Dorothy Strate. Gloria Imboden, treasurer. Elizabeth Bnkewell Bolleau. vice president. Lola Williams, president. Lovelle Porterfield, secretary. Doris Leach. Wanda June Lorenaen, Carol Jean Chambers. Roseann Duff. Phyllis Lokensgard. Phyllis Mur- ray. Ruth Hodges. Mrs. Luclle Blair, sponsor. Third row— Margaret Land. Betty Brothers. Pat Stream. Shlrleen Fuh- ring, Mary Kdna “Hale. Phyllis Hunnlcutt. Juanita Pelt, Muriel Jean Wleman. Ella Lu Bywater. Betty Jean Crenshaw. Lou Ann Fclstel. Ruthann Hampton. Helen Thompson. Lena Ruth Slade. I ouise la?onard. Barbara Murray. Mary Kay Dyer, Pat Farley, Jeanne Price, Ruth Brown. Alma Fitch. Fourth row—Patty Penwrlght. Carlenc Whitlock. Mary Jane Kreagcr, Annette Greenwood. Mary I.u Blair, Anne McCurley, Alta Arpan, Joy Ezell, Pauline Daniels. Martha Alice Marsh. Ruth Radcllff, Henna V. Smith. Ruth Blanton. Vyvela Robinson. Mary Ellen Wagner. Betty Beckley, Xelda Vaughn, Patsy Cosgrove. Xaoml Adams. Madonna Fox, Wanda Simmons. Maurice Etheridge, Beverly Buird. Twenty-three pledges initiated. . . Bought $100 war bond. . . Weekly canteen donations. . . Knitted two afghans. . . . Kathryn Hurst, football queen. . . Lois Williams, band queen. . . Louise Leonard, junior member of B. and P. W. club. FORUM First row—Billy Shirey, Bob Dozier, Jack Ferguson, Pat Wrigley, Buddy Marsh, treasurer, Pat Farley, sweetheart, Vernon McGinloy, vice president, Walter Biair, president, Donald Stevenson, chaplain, Charles Seamands, Marks Curry, Mr. Othal Petre, sponsor. Second row—John Ditt- mer, secretary. Jack Kinkade, Harold Gene Smith, Dale Fuller, George Cullers, Hugh Hawkins, critic, Bill Bayne, Don Smith, Bob Kitzmiller, George Joehnk, Floyd Hughes, Gene Boatman, Chauncey Hall. Third row—Jimmy Steams, Jack Riley, Bobby Leonard, Don Harman, Keith Schroeder, Casper Herod, Gene Marshall, LeRoy Merveldt, Scott Vaughan, Wayne Wilson, Richard Dozier, Don Akard, Joe Perry. Held first semester banquet jointly with Senate on De- cember 17. . . Pat Farley servtjl as club sweetheart. . . Dec- orated canteen Christmas tree. . . . Made donation to Red Cross. . . . Annual banquet held May 12. First row—Marjorie Xanwm. Velma Ward. Allen� - Clovis, Nadine Kuug. Lola Mae Whlnery, yell leader, Lorraine Whit- ney. assistant yell leader. Orble Dean Bacher. club mascot, Constance Poor, yell leader. K1 Wanda Bowman. Ella Mae Blcn. Betty Brown. Ima Lee Williams. Mary Margaret Corwin. Second row—Geraldine Hofmann. Pauline Hcupel, Betty Mosher, Nora Scverns, Bonnie Roblyer, treasurer, Geneva Green, vice president. Bonnie Bright Mar� iuardt. Loretta Forquer, secretary. Louise Johnson, president, Allcne Odom, recorder. Helen Eaton, Helen Isaac, Bonnie Clark, Clara Tro. Dora Dean Tomkins, Feme Roblyer, Miss May Shanklln. sponsor. Third row—Billie Juno Asbury, Bonnie Ruth Grlosel, Helen Girard. Mary Ellen McNew, Twunda Nordman. Ruth Ann Farris, Mary Margaret Girard. Helen Keller, Dorothy Maddox. Bernlece Hofmann, Peggy Wiggins, Dolores Clark. Willie Mae Gray. Esther Peck. Lila Marie Corwin, Ruth Mitchell, Dorothy Bollngcr, Margaret Nordman. Bonnie Matthews, I ols Anthony. Rewona Barnett, assistant secretary. Fourth row—Mrs. Nodra Nllson, honorary member, Dorothy Blake, Thelma Blelgh, Betty Qoodall, Juanita Randolf, Barbara Franks. Isabel Tltterlngton, Clara Girard. Janelle James. Idella Smith, Miss Lois McConnell, co-sponsor. Doris Condry, Bonnie Niles. Nadine Koerner. Shirley Glllilan. Billie Jean Hawkins. Rose Zell Mobbs, Evelyn LaFollette, Winifred Smith. Bunell Lowe. Freda Hcupel. Roseanna Sim- mons, Ruby Hutton. Initiated twenty-eight new members. . . Constance Poor crowned basketball queen... Helped with all patriotic activi- ities. . . Knitted three afghans for Red Cross. . . Lola Mae Whinery elected Valentine queen. -svS Future Farmers of America First row—Bob Brandley, treasurer. Sammi-' Davis, secretary. Harold Gene Smith, vice president, Melvin Hoff- man, president. Llewellyn Burgess, Wayne Reuter, Ol.n McNew, repor.er. Bill Barker. Raymond Every. Second rcw— Leslie Lunnon, Richard Courtney. Joe Hanneman. Bob Kitz- miller. Gene Von Tungeln, Walter Lorenzen, Alvin Rogers, Richard Robertson, Stanley Titterington. Thomas Dittmer, photographer. Third row—Carroll Barger, Elmer Winne- garner, Howard Knott, Dwight Siler, Cecil Matthews, Marvin Statton, Gaylord Reuter. Duane Davison. Fourth row— Lewis Patterson, Joe Sills. James Sands, Mr. M. J. Robertson, adviser. Fifth row—Garland Brooks, Kenneth Taylor. Members won $525 and 57 ribbons at stock shows end in judging this year. . . . Have invested $5.000 in war bonds. . . . Attended banquet given by Armour Co. on March 21. FUTURE Home- makers of OKLA- HOMA -'•'ft— First row—Rewona Barnett, Betty Smith, program chair- man. Ruth RadcLff, Renna V. Smith, Allene Odom, vice president, Pauline Heup?l, president, Isabel Titterington, his- torian. Mrs. Donald Richardson, sponsor, Freda Hcupel, song leader. Sally Jo Mulanax, Feme Roblyer, Alice Kostruha. Second row—Ailene Clovis. Kathleen Miller. Jerry Rose Pax- ton. Jerry Kitzmiller. Ruby Hutton. Helen Eaton. Maddeline Boswell, Rosella Schones, Lila Marie Corwin, Ima Lee Wil- liams, Marjorie Nanson. Martha Jane Mulanax. Ruth Mitchell, secretary-treasurer, Evelyn Tro. Third row—Dorothy Kubala. Beatrice Keith. Mildred Eaton, Claudean Brooks, Glora Ann Joule, Alice Quinn, Natalie Lokensgard, Louise Powell, Mary Wynes, Dorothy Ward. Margie Bomhoff, Vivian Courtney. Fourth row—Wanda Simmons, Betty Lou Keith, Mary Mar- garet Girard. Clara Girard, Edna Blackowl, Luella Girard, Marie Dittmer, Joan Kinkade, Helen Girard. Collected 353 pounds waste fat. . . Knitted afghan. . . Initiated 30 new pledges. . . Sent Christmas gifts to Borden General hospital at Chickasha. . . Annual Christmas party . . . Baked cookies for canteen. -y - TRADE AND Indus- trial Club — v2 - First row—Nadine Rugg, Patty Penwright, Dwight Rukes. student council representative, Bonnie Bright Marquardt, president. Bob Wickware, Evelyn LaFollette. secretary- treasurer. N:ra Severns. Second row—Betty Lea Mosher, Margaret Ann Nolder, Mary Jane Stewart, Ruth Stewart, Allen Stroud, Kenneth Mashburn. Dora Dean Tompkins. Third row—Edgar Jobe, Roy Thein, Mr. C. L. McGill, spon- sor, Billy Owens, Jack Stokes, vice president. Participated in all Schools-at-War activities. . . . One hundred per cent for year in purchase of stamps and bonds. . . . Largest contribution of any organization in irtfantilc paralysis drive. . . Twenty-one members enjoyed three social events this year. ADELANTE -8 First row—Eugene Key, Opal Cooksey. Onelin Barnes. Jerry Kltzmlllcr, Jerry Hose Paxton. Nadine Koerntr. program chairman. Wanda June Lorenxen. Gloria Imboden. secretary. Glenn E. Harris, treasurer, Bonnie Roblyer, president. Lila Marie Corwin, vice president. Shirley Glllllan. Mary Frances Fink. Joyce Hale. Carilon Booth. Betty Jo Cannon. Sylvia Jones. Second row—Mary Ann Shepherd. Beverly Rulrd. Peggy Wright, Carol Jean Chambers, Hazel Cole. Earncstlne Blanchard, Melba Cupp. Vera Parrish. Walter Blair. Margie Bomhoff. Barbara Larson, Loraine Relschc. Amy Hartman. Mary Ellen McNew. Bonnie Kuth Griesel. Anola Faye Beatty. Miss Irene March, sponsor. Third row—Johnnie Dooley. Audean Southern. Helen Isaac. Martha Mulanax. Betty Lou Keith. Mary Margaret Girard, Mary Sue Fuller. Peggy Sherman. Phyllis Lokcnsgard. Dorothy Ward. Betty McXaught, Dolores Brown. Alice Mahoney, Wanda Simmons. Mary Kay Dyer. Fourth row—Loretta Palmore, Eileen Keen. Mary Margaret Corwin. Juanita Randolph. Barbara Franks. Helen Stout. Rose Zell Mobbs, Betty Nel Green, Edith May Wickware. Margaret Oldfield. Emma Culley. Annette Greenwood. Maurice Etheridge. Madonna Fox. Dorothy Strate. Fifth row—Barbara Colt. Mary Lu Blair, Helen Thompson, Ella I.ou Bywatcr. Kay Demke. Fern Dyer. Will Roy Heinrich, Jackie Whenry, Buddy Marsh. Hugh Hawkins. Darrell Feay, Keith Schrocder, Billy Wiggins, Jack Tomlins, Dora Nason. Bought and wrapped gifts for army hospital. . . Annual Christmas party. . . Presented gifts to canteen. . . Initiated 30 pledges. . . . Knitted afghan. . . . Held Pan-American exhibit and party. -S Jr- SIX-FOOT NINE — First row—Charles Seamands, secretary, Glenn E. Har- man, Jack Patterson, Mr. Walter P. Marsh, sponsor. Third ris, Jimmie Elenburg, president. Noble Hartman, Harry Her- row—Don Morrison, Melvin Hoffman, Clifford Reneau, berg.r. Second row- William La Vecchia, Leonard Schiff- Clarence Moore. An all-service club. . . Gave Christmas gifts to Red Crass canteen. . . Ushered at school and civic programs held in auditorium and at sports events. . . Bought a poppy wreath. Betty Gobble, Billie Jean Maupin, Betty Merveldt, Beatrice Keith, Earnestinc Blanchard. Wilma Mathews, Jo Ann Meyer, Jerry Paxton, Kathleen Miller, Jerry Kitzmiller. Organized in November, 1943, with ten members, all freshman girls. . . Ushered at all school activities. . . Organ- ized to help the Six-Foot Nine because of the shortage of boys. The cheer that refreshes. . . . Long live Queen Eloise, 1944 band queen. . . . Pep. pep, and more pep. . . . Senior journ. lists. . . . Rembrandts in the making. . . . Inspirations for future years. . . . E. H.’s Valentine king and queen. . . . Artists-in-the-making today who will shine tomorrow. . . . Leaders of the musical processions. . . . Our National Art Honor society. . . . Well, what do you know, it’s Arlene and Orbie Dean. EL RENO HIGH SCHOOL BAND First row—Leo C. Murray, director, Lois Williams, band queen. Jack Cox. drum major. Gene Cannon, president. Dean Craven, student director, Betty Brothers, secretary-treasurer. Bill Thompson, vice president, Mary Williams, Paul Myers, Patsy Bross, Jack Kinkade, Bobby Brown. Second row— Carma Neta Crump, Myrtle Niles, Mary E. Hubb rd, Freddie Cassel. Betty Jean McNaught, Reuben Padgett, Eugene Ever- hart. Ima Lee Barnes. David Foster, Harlan Hobgood, W;l- lace Bailey. Betty Keith. Third row—Clyde Urton, Ruth Mitchell Bonnie Clark. Richrrd Johnson, Dorothy Williams, El Reno High School band, under the baton of Mr. Leo C. Murray, has completed another successful year. The band began its many activities by playing at the iootball games and presenting clever drills between halves. It also gave that added touch to the pep .'issemblies, and the special band played for all the home basketball games. The band played for several patriotic programs, includ- ing the Armistice Day program and the opening of the Red Cross drive. At the tri-state band festival, held in Enid in April, the band placed in first division in marching and sight reading, and in second division in concert playing. The following soloists placed: Dean Craven, clarinet, first; Virginia Engle- hart, cornet, second; Floyd Hughes, drum, second; John Stroffe, trombone, second. The clarinet quauet, composed Donald Akard, Martin Huchteman, Don Stevenson, Ann Mc- Curley, Clayton Arpan, Wanda Simmons. Fourth row—Vir- ginia Englehart, Earlene French, Bob Arnold, John Wilson, Donald Newman, Loretta Palmore. Tommy Spurr, Bobby Wood, Billy Gustafson, Albert Brown. Fifth row—Nelda Vaughn. Elwood Simmons, S. E. French, Lewis Schumacher, Edwin Grant, John Stroffe. Sixth row—John Lee Terneus, Barney King. Jimmy Fouts, Eldon Wilds, Margaret Land, Barbara Perkins, Margaret Ann Nolder, Floyd Hughes, Mahlon Ozmun. of Dean Craven, Jack Cox, Gene Cannon, and Bill Thompson placed in second division. The outstanding program of the year was the fourth annual coronation concert with Doctor Frank Simon, di- rector of the band department of the Cincinnati Conserv- atory of Music, as guest conductor. At this program, Eloise Fletcher, band queen for the year 1944-45, was crowned by Jack Cox. drum major. She was attended by Lorraine Whitney and Mary Ann Shepherd, with Leon Smith and LeRoy Merveldt as escorts. Serving as band queen this year was Lois Williams. Officers of the band for 1944 include Gene Cannon, president; Bill Thompson, vice president; Jack Cox, drum major; Betty Brothers, secretary-treasurer; and Dean Crav- en, student director. SECOND-HOUR CHOIR First row—Olivette Culley, Ynette Culley, Rose Zell Mobbs, Lovellc Porterfield, Ruth Hodges, Elizabeth Boilcau. president, Patti Rae Collins, Phyllis Hunnicutt, secretary, Shirleen Fuhring. Onelia Barnes, Martha Harvey, Rewona Barnett. Second row—Peggy Sherman. Betty Cannon, Mary Sue Fuller. Betty Ann Hahn, Ruth Ann Farris, Lou Ann Feistel, Carol Galloway, Esther Peck, Bonnie Matthews, Ella Mae Bien. Nauvia Jo Corlee, M3ry Ellen McNew. Third row—Billie Jean Hawkins, Joyce Hsle, Frances Novy, Peggy Wiggins, Helen Thompson, Phyllis Lokensgard. Mary Edna Hale, Mildred Wynes, Natalie Lokensgard, Dorothy Ward. F urth row—Dora Dean McNew. Madelyn Ozmun, Dorothy Maddox, Barbara McCullough, Annette Greenwood, Audean Southern. THIRD-HOUR GLEE CLUB First row—Melva Cupp. Claudean Brooks. Mildred E3ton, Rosella Schones, Ailene Clovis, Margie Bomhoff. Frances Bigham. president. Billy Jean Maupin, Betty Gobble. Second row—Emma Culley. Alta Arpan, secretsry. Marian Von Tungeln. Margie Rogers, Vera Parrish. Edith Mae Wick- ware. Pruline Hardy, Mauna Wcods. Jo Ann Meyer, Thelma Graham. Third row—Susie Flippen. Bernice B;rger, Ina Roy. Phyllis Anderson. Lorene Mills, Glora Ann Joule, Er- nestine Blanchard, Marcia Nation, Jean La Brue. Bright spots on programs this year have been numbers by the girls’ trio, composed of Elizabeth Bakewell Boileau, Ruth Hodges, and Mary Edna Hale, with Lovelle Porterfield as accompanist. The trio sang at many of the meetings of the townspeople during the year. Carnival cartoonists. . . . Music, maestro, please. . . The raising of Old Glory begins E. H. S.'s day. . . . L£t’s hear some of that music, boys. . . . They’re always ready to help. . . . . Miss 88 keys. . . . All-star patriotic production. . . . Swoon tuners. . . . Caging the Central Redbirds. . . . Who’s afraid of l awton’s big bad wolf? JUNIOR COLLEGE nil® ELEANOR THOMPSON MARY HELEN MARSH President Vice President KENNETH TAYLOR Reporter VIRGINIA SULLIVAN S o 'reta ry-Treasurer MR. RAY P. PORTER MISS MAY SHANKLIN Dean Sponsor THE JUNIOR COLLEGE PROGRAM Due to the hazards and handicaps that are confronting all institutions of higher learning because cf the w.r emergency, the El Reno Junior College has been compelled to streamline and skeletonize her organization this year in an effort to sur- vive this difficult period. The choice cf course offerings has been reduced to an absolute minimum; yet requirements for two full years of college education have been met. The Strte Department of Education has made it possible for high school seniors who have a superior scholastic standing and who will have completed enough high school credits for graduation at the close of the current school year to carry college work concurrently with their high school work. A good many seniors have taken advantage of this privilege. Some have earned five hours and some as many as twenty- nine hours of college credit, depending upon the amount of high school credit they had last September. This pro- vision has been of special benefit to those boys who have speeded up their educational progress preparatory to their induction into the armed forces. These same plans and provisions probably will be in effect next year. Realizing the importance of the role of the Junior College in meeting the educational needs of the community in the past and of the even greater demands upon her services in the postwar period, the board of education and the administration are putting forth every effort to sustain the institution during this war emergency. With the continued support of her alumni, the students of the high school, the patrons of the community, and her loyal faculty, EJC will be ready and waiting to reassume her educational responsibilities of pre- paring more young people for the important bus iness of run- ning a democracy, “when the lights go on again all over the world.” ALUMNI AND FORMER STUDENTS OF EL RENO JUNIOR COLLEGE Abies. Hubert Allen, Bradford Anderson. Gordon Anderson. Kcrmil Armstrong. Pat Baker, Bonnie Arndt, Yvonna (Traylor) Barlow, Mrs. Edith Barrett. Juanita Bartlett, Paul Beard. L«on (Baker) Bell, Edward Bennett, Mary Frances Bingham. Edward Blanchard, Rowena (Kroger) Boardman. Robert (deceased) Bolinger, Herbert Bolinger, Opal Boswell, Ted Booth, Betty Bramhall. Helen (Little) Brooks, Bob Brooks, ('harlean Bross. Lyle Bryant, I.orean Buckley. Franelda(Frid Bunch. Eileen Burch. Betty Byrd. Charles Byrd. Mrs. Charles Byrd. Dale Canon. James Chambers. Stuart Chase. W. H. Clark. Anna Belle (Brown) Close. Floyd G. Cochran. Gwendolyn Collins. William onner. L«-roy Curtis. Irene(Branstool) Cutrell, Lola Crabbe. Leland Craig. Robert Crownover. Dolores (Harrison) l arrough. Carol (Helllgman) Davis, Bruce Davis. Carl Davis, Haydn Defenbaugh. Robert Dennis, James Determan. Mary Ann Doke. Ernest Douglas. Billy Douglas. Frances (Rumfelt) Dow. Oscar Dozier. Eugene Duff, Alice Eaton. Bernice (Fed derson) Ebisch, Velma Edwards. Mrs. Dorothy Ellcrd. Everett Ellison. Lucille Essley, Mrs. Lillie Mae Evans, Jack (deceased) Farris. Hollis Farris. Wilma (Wilder) Faubion. Charles Faublon, Roy (deceased) Ferguson. Janice Finn. Francis Flagler. Kenneth Fletcher, Willie . .� x. John (Buddy) Fun ‘k. Iioretta Gage. Anna Mai Gambcl. Burrel Gambel, Byron Gambel. Laura Virginia (Trotter) Garrett. Elmer Gat . Cleo Gilbert, Jimmie Gillilan. Thomas Grant. Jack Greancy. Belle Green, Clayton Guffey. Ray Hahn. Roy Hall. Willie Hale. William Hall. Anna Maurice (Cobbs) Hall. Gene Hall. John Oliver Hamilton. Howard Hanna. Robert Harbert. Russel Hardwick. Haxoldean Hardwick. Ruth (Haw- kins) Hardwick. William (Bud) Hawkins. Rena Haynes. Lerene (Hebberd) Heltman. Lynn Henderson. Shir l.ee Hilburn. Leroy Hildebrand. Grant Hodgkinson. Jack Hoffman. Harvey Lee Hoffman, Marilyn Houle, Albert Howard. Vera (White) Hurst. Daniel Blrlew Hurst, Morris Ireland, Anne Jennings. Roy Jewell, James Johnson. Daniel Julien. Frances Kieth. Marie Kelly. Bob Kelly. Dick Kennedy. Betty Sue (Bolton) Kerr. Kendell Kester. Kathleen Ltmbert. Geraldine Larson. Marjorie (Lokensgard) I tughlln, Bobby Longwlth. Oleta Lord, Jewell Lorcnzen. Fay (Gardner) la renzen. Raymond I ow, Harry Lucus. Leon (deceased) Mark. Jean Martin. Floyd Matthews. Della Matthews. Iola Marsh. Hubert Marsh. Mary Helen Marshall. Billy Mayhue, Marcella McCabe. Odella McCann, Kathryn McComas, Edward Hugh McCurdy. Helen McGill. Fellece McGill. Maybeth McGill. Tommy McGInty. Eugene McKinney. Virginia (Bay less) Merveldt. Dorothy (Shacklett) Miller. Arthur Minton. Howard Mittendorf. Ix� ls Mohnlke. Rojean Mongold. Albert Monsrold. Joe Morris. Max Morris. Nelda Pearl Morrison. Bobby Lee Myers. Robert Neaves, Doris Nicholson. Moyna June Xleman, Frederick Niles. Alton Novy. Edward ozinun, Richard Paulsen, Corder G. Patzwald. Leora Patzwald. Lloyd Peacher. Kenneth Pearl. George Penwrlght. I.lllle Marie Price. Richard Rader. Mrs. T. W. Rector, John, Jr. Renoux. Rosemary (Witcher) Rhodes. Jack (deceased) Rhodes. Richard Rice. Rebecca Riddles. Roy Roberson. Stanley Robinson. Orville •.tllips. I.oi (Baucom) Roundtree. Betty Roundtree. Doris Rowe. Pauline (Bruce) Rowlodge. Mildred Rovee. Archie Rubin. Mrs. Emily Saied. Helen Lou (Ricker) Salsman. Norbert Sampson. Georgia Kath- ryn (Smith) Sealing. Mrs. Juanita Schroeder. M. R. Schumacher. Lillie Mae Scott. Harold Seamands. Helen Ruth Selver. Clark Shacklett. T. C. Sheets. Harold Shirev. George Shultz. Nellie Marie Slade. James Smith. Corinne (Court- ney) Smith. Karl Smith. Garland Smith. Harold Smith. Homer Smith. Junnlta (Town- send) Smith. Luther Smith. Ruth Sossaman. Ida (McCoy) Spears. Louise Spencer. William Staig. Mary Sue (Garner) Stephens. Wayne Stcphepson. Wendell Stevens. Ruth Stitt. A. J. Story. Georgette Summers. Arthur Sullivan, Virginia Hul- bert Svanas. George Sweezy. Charles Taylor. Kenneth Templeton. Marge Thein, Ruby Thomas. Mrs. Edna Thomas. Russell Thompson. Aldean Thompson. Eleanor Thompson. Mary Maude Tiedt. Elizabeth (Powell) Timanus, Howard Tompkins. Jack Urton, Raymond Van Fleet. Doris Venard. Mrs. May belle Von Tungeln. Eileen Wagner. Raymond Warthoe, Harold Warthoe. Marjorie (Powell) Warren. Crawford Warren. Nina Watkins. Edith Wellborn. Jack Wheeler. Kenneth Whltacre. Samuel ’’ hlteman. Clifford Whittle. Vernon Wler, Ruebert Williams. Allen Williams. Jack Williams. Pauline Williams. Winifred '' llson. Robert Wines, Ned •nstead. John Wood. Is� Veta Wood. I«awrenee Woodhouse. Robert Woodman. Bryce Woodman. Roger Wri«rht. Morris Wright. Nelson 'vnezar, Frances York. Brunt Younghelm. Aaron THE AMERICAN WAY Everybody is inclined to consider his own opinions about customs and institutions, principles and practices, as repre- senting the “American Way”. There are some principles and practices that are very American and that are believed by most Americans. We have built our civilization here, and drawn cur so- cial pattern, on the b:sis of individual freedom. It includes freedom of worship, of speech, press and assembly, of res- idence and movement, and the right to participate in gov- ernment through representatives. In the field of economics, it is expressed in the system of free enterprise—in the lib- erty to pursue an occupation of one’s own choice, to acquire and own projerty. These rights—political and economic—do not constitute the whole range of American freedom, but are perhaps the most fundamental. This is the foundation of our American way of living.—B. W. ---la---- FRAGMENTS FAITH You are a soundless burning flame within my heart. You provide the glow that lights my path to Eeternity. REVENGE A green dragon that lives only until it h3s stalked and eaten its prey. JEALOUSY A vicious germ in the blood stream that flows toward the heart and slowly eats a festering sore in its core. FIRE A slinking black panther, her neck adorned with a shin- ing yellow collar, jewel-set with red, red gems. WAR So huge a monster he bites at everything; he eats great greedy gulping chunks; his shadowy companions—Dis- ease. Famine, and Death—swallow the crumbs. THE ALLIED NATIONS Spokes in a gre3t revolving wheel, the hub is Peace. DETERMINATION A soft nugget of refined gold, hardened by the alloy of work, then shaped into the gleaming ring of ambition which guards my hand. MOTHER My lambent star that leads me away frrm the pursuing darkness. JUNIOR COLLEGE SNAPSHOTS Politics, no doubt. . . . El Profesor. . . . Two knights (?) and a lady. . . . Funny-paper hour. . . . Treed. . . . Avoiding the infantry. . . . The faculty. ... A lone wolf. . . . Out to lunch. ... All out for Victory. . . . Map work. . . . Studying? Naturally! . . . Stalking the prey. . . . Sages ol E. J. C. . . . The harem. . . . Eavesdroppers. B R«m rVCr Trfta The El Reno Highschool Boomer Arini 4irr Day l‘ni|{Run (iivm KmW. TV,1 mv Stadtv.o � i AwHtMy f. H 0 OMctn AM Scbool -a. Wwlkertori Coalcteace staff SH itaWtocj Kitchen Fat Scfc ol May rH'ii||(Tiitl Ptrti HacMaffy fi For l urcha ft EL RENO ar HIGH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS ■v ro nn � «mw oam ■ FFA Outline Active Program For Second Semester In EHS LETTERMEN S CLUB Bill Bayless, football and basketball, one year; Dan Chil- ders, football, one year; George Cullers, football, two years; Bob Dozier, football, one year; Victor Dubberstein, football, one year; Jack Ferguson, basketball and football, one year; Dale Fuller, football, one year; Charles Hulbert, football and basketball, one year; Buddy Marsh, football, one year; LeRoy Merveldt, basketball, one year; Deraid Miller, football, one year; Alfred Needs, football and basketball, one year; Jack Pearce, football, one year; Orval Pickens, football and bas- ketball, cne year; Dwight Rukes. football, one year; Wilbur Stine, football, one year; Jesse Urton, brsketball, one year. The following boys have not, as yet, been initiated into the Lettermen’s club: Calvin Bleigh, football, one year; James Palmer, football and basketball, one year; Hsrehel Powell, football, cne year; and Von Williams, football, one year. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 20— School days are here again. Experienced seniors showed the “freshies how to gel around. Those leading the senior gang are Constance Poor, president; Jimmie Elen- burg, vice president; Georgann Guth Hindsley, secretary; Kathryn Hurst, treasurer. 21— Five new teachers are among the new faces seen around the campus. 22— Some of the “smart” seniors decide to take a detour ,y way of junior college courses. 23— E. H. S.’s patriotic students are awarded a holiday to attend a show sponsored in the interest of promoting bond sales. 24— Football season starts off in the dumps as the Indians take a bow to Clinton, 21-0. Oh-h-h!! 25— The strains of Pistol Packin’ Mama echo through the halls. 29—Seniors gloat over tue senior section in the audi- torium during the first assembly of the year. OCTOBER 1—Indians take the stingers out of Kingfisher Yellow- jackets. 27-0. Lois Williams, our beautiful new band queen, made her debut at the game. 6— Future Farmers of America bring home top prizes from the state fair with their dear steers. Ah, juicy steaks! 7— Whoops! We did it again! There were war dances a-plenty when the El Reno Indians made the Concho team bite the dust, 26-0. 9—Mrs. Art Moseman, our new registrar, is quickly becoming acquainted with all the students—and we love her! 11—The Forum, Senate. Squaws, and Pepetts started pledging their new members. Oh. brother, what sights w.j saw! mum THE LONG-BELL LUMBER COMPANY Complete Line of Cook’s Paints 220 W. Woodson Phone 608 1 mUIIIIMItUIMBHMIllllllllll j: LOVELL’S GROCERY A Complete Food Market Private Frozen Food Lockers TIMRERLAKE’S BOOK STORE School Books and Office Supplies Wallpaper and Paint 103 N. Bickford Phone 669 K MMitiimiiHmmMitimiiiM BARNARD BOOK STORE Phone 552 103 S. Bickford El Reno, Oklahoma Buy Bonds RIM ii-.ii :n;iimmmmm.3miiiiiui iiiHiiHM«ig COURTNEY BAKER Your Texaco Dealer Phone 191 120 S. Choctaw El Reno, Okla. Hiinmiiii'iiiie—wiHiimi.iHiii R Congratulations To The Seniors of 1944 WILSON FUNERAL HOME 201 S. Barker El Reno « K CLOTHING for the ENTIRE FAMILY You Get More for Your Dollar at El Reno Oklahoma :: X QUALITY FOODS GABEL’S GROCERY Billy Gabel. Prop. Phone 1636-W 901 E. Rogers 11-18—This is fire prevention week. One never knows just when the classes may be interrupted by the clanging of the bell for a fire drill. 19— Congratulations to Leon Smith, who was chosen first student Kiwanian. 20— “Holiday for Strings”! Yes, sir. plans are being made for E. H. S. s own private orchestra! 29—Haints and spooks took over the corridors today to celebrate Hallowe’en. The “Voodoo Revue”, filled with laughs and nonsense, was published by the creative writing class. Our beautiful football queen. Kathryn Hurst, was crowned at the El Reno-Lawton game. (Incidentally, we losl the game, but who was watching that with “her” out there on the field!!) NOVEMBER 8— Parents grew young again as they attended their “darling’s” classes on Back-to-School night. 9— Vernon McGinley was chosen as second student Ki- wanian of the year. Nice goin’. Vernon! 10— Old grads were back in the halls of E. H. S. once more—getting a big kick out of the old annuals on display. Homemaking girls served tea. 11— Report cards received today! ’Nuff said!! Our gold star men were honored during the assembly program. 17—Homemaking girls get fat! (Don’t take that wrong, now. They collected 420 pounds in one day during waste fat drive.) 22— E. H. S. is “blitzed” by a trainful of marines!! Here is your chance, girls! 23— Just eighteen years old today. Happy birthday. Squaws! 25—Turkey and dressing with all the trimmings—Hol- iday included! 29—Watch the birdie, seniors! Class pictures will be taken today. DECEMBER 6— An assembly! Glory be!! 7— Remember Pearl Harbor. 9— Smart guy, Billy Waller!! Passed the V-12 naval examination today. 10— 11—Seven E. H. S. bardmen left for Enid to toot their horns. Blow, Gabriels, blow! 11— National Honor society pledges were initiated to- day. Aren’t they the smart ones! 14—Basketball season starts with a bang” as Alva falls before our Indians, 9-7. Yea. team! 16— Oh! Oh! Report cards again!! 17— Hope the folk didn’t hear us slip in late fsom that hilarious Forum-Senate—Senate-Forum party. The country club was the” perfect spot. 20— F. H. O. entertained the kiddies with a Christmas party this evening in the home economics room. 21— Pepetts had a good old box supper this evening before the game. Yum! Yum! 22— E. H. S. gave 1,000 Christmas gifts to the Red Cross canteen for the servicemen and women. The whole school answered assembly call today to hear the annual Christmas concert presented by the band and choir. 23- 24—Holiday! Holiday! 27—Back in the same old rut again—after a few days of freedom! 31—Eighteen helpful lasses aided the rent control office today. That’s a patriotic deed! JANUARY 1—Happy New Year! 3—“Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolverines’’ was the name of the skit that was presented by the Pepetts today in a grand old pep assembly. 6— The three one-act all-school plays were plenty O. K. Cast, you are Hollywood bound! 7— Southern hospitality, indeed! Because of trans- portation difficulties, the Duncan basketball team stayed overnight in El Reno. 13— Oh, unhappy day! Tears were shed in the Indian tepee after Anadarko defeated us 16-10. 15—“Your pep! Your pep!!” Another peppy pep as- sembly was held this afternoon in the same old meeting place. 23— Early to bed. and early to rise”—102 students have perfect attendance records for the first semester. 24— Mr. Ray Porter’s new driver’s education classes heai-d a representative from Washington, D. C., give plenty of advice to these modern drivers! 27—Welcome back. Principal Walter P. Marsh! Hope you’re feeling fine, now. (Oh! This flu epidemic!) 31—More afghans! Another shipment of yarn was received today to be used by the faithful knitters. FEBRUARY 10—The Indians keeled under the attack of Central Cardinals of Oklahoma City, 27-16. 14— E. H. S.’s Lola Mae Whinery and James Palmer became our Valentine king and queen today! Some Valen- tines!! 17—Another holiday is granted us so all our beloved teachers can travel to Oklahoma City to the state teachers’ meeting. 24— Patriotic pageant was given today by the band and choral club. Plenty good, too! 25— We had a beautiful new basketball queen, Connie Poor, to thrill our hearts, even though we lost the game. 29—Here’s your chance, girls! Leap year comes but once in every four years. MARCH 1—We’re all Americans, and we’re proud to prove it. Bonds and stamps purchased during the month of February totaled $8,789.55. 7— We elected the band queen for next year today— Eloise Fletcher! What a queen! 8— We’re proud of you, LcRoy Merveldt. Oklahoma Athletic association has chosen you as center on the oll-sta� - Boomer conference second team. r—.mi i. .■ — HENRY SCHAFER OIL CO. Phones 184 - 185 119-121 S. Choctaw S ........................... C. B. MOORE Jeweler 8 5 X 218 S. Bickford El Reno, Okla. BURR’S DEPARTMENT STORE Your Store of Friendly Service � 8( c—......................................— — — 1 1 ■■■'■% Congratulations To Class of 1944 JONES FURNITURE CO. :: HUM- ...mi” •' ■ii.i� -.ni i h 'i 11 111 • • � in� i� ' :: ....................... Congratulations Seniors of 1944 THE RELIABLE SHOE SHOP 205 S. Bickford Our Flowers Are as Near as Your Telephone Corsages Our Specialty BUTTS’ FLOWER SHOP 113 S. Rock Island Phone 478 ..................... «imiwi s F. E. Arnold Monument Co. MEMORIALS El Reno, Oklahoma 1220 South Macomb Phone 136 Residence Phone 111 CONGRATULATIONS DAVIS ELECTRIC We Are Proud of You Phone 220 . m mi X in 1111111 1 Lynn’s Millinery and Hosiery 111 E. Russell Every thing in Exclusive Millinery WOLF CO. McCormick-Deeriiitf Farm Machinery Sales, Service and Repairs Phone 279 115 N. Rock Island 10—At a senior class meeting held this morning, we “dignified” (?) seniors discussed matters of great import- ance. We're going to graduate soon, you know. 13— Jimmie F.lenburg is new student Kiwanian. Good boy! 14— A group of students from E. H. S. presented a mus- ical program for the patients at Borden General Hospital in Chickasha today. 15— Commandos strike! Boys’ gym classes entertained the Kiwanis club with an exhibition in the high school gym. 16— Yipee!! F.H.O.’s and F.F.A.’s are having a joint party in the gym tonight. O-oh, but how those girls can cook!! 17— Smith scores again. Leon is winner in the sixth congressional districf American Legion oratorical contest hat was held here this morning. 28—Hooray! No school tomorrow! The reason? It snowed and snowed and snowed some more!! APRIL 1—Today is April Fool’s day! Be careful of what you do! 3-5-7—The whole school enjoyed the pre-Easter as- sembly programs, in which three of the town’s ministers delivered sermons. 11—Clubs and classes contributed the profit from their booths at the April Fool’s carnival to the Red Cross war fund drive to help put Canadian county over its quota. 14—Fun! Fun! And more fun! That’s what the Adclante is going to have at the party tonight! Spanish games, food, and songs, of course! Si, Si, Senor.1 16—Representatives of Oklahoma A. and M. College presented an excellent program for us. Here’s hoping they come again soon. 19—Hip! Hip! Hooray! Senate walks off with the cup. as they win the annual Forum-Senate debate today. Leon Smith and Darrell Feay, who represented the Senate, are to be congratulated for their fine performance, and so should Walter Blair and Hugh Hawkins, who are mem- bers of the Forum. 1 — — ..............................-................................................——| PATTERSON DRUG CO. Drags and Prescriptions 104 S. Bickford Phone 167 - ................................... “ G. E. DRESSER Plumbing and Heating Phone 791 3B.HM ■lllimnwiiiii—liniiiHiHimu—nnniiiiiiii'imm« miiiniiiiniiim� .miiniinii MBaapMMi :: 22—E. H. S. again showed her generosity when the students brought clothing, in response to the plea of the Red Cross, for those people who were driven from their homes by the heavy rains. 26— Seniors, prepare! Arithmetic “reviews” today!! You had better pass them today, or you’re out of luck. It’s now or another trial the last week of school. 27- 29—Band students are attending the annual tri- state band festival in Enid. We hope they bring back a few ratings. MAY 1— Band came home from Enid and brought back bun- dles of first and second ratings. Are we ever proud of them! 2— Another of those “swell” assemblies was held today. 3— Invitations to the junior-senior banquet have been issued. 5 —Senior day and pioneer day all combined in one! What fun and frolic? It was a Sadie Hawkins day for the seniors too! O-h, those garbs! 7 _Boys choir from Dallas presented a concert this afternoon. 8 _Younger Pepetts are giving a party for the senior girls tonight. 9 _National Honor Society initiation banquet was held this evening. 10 _B. M. C. book review was held tonight — very in- teresting, too. 11— Orchestra and choral clubs gave joint recital dur- ing fifth period. 12— Senate and Forum are having another one of those spring socials tonight. 15—Mother-daughter banquet is being held tonight by members of the B. M. C. Delicious food for wonderful mothers! 19—At last that social event of a student’s life—the junior-senior banquet. 21—Graduating seniors don their caps and gowns and gather for the commencement service. 24— Awards were presented during the class day pro- gram today. Receiving the Lettermen’s trophy this year is George Cullers. Valedictorian is Louise Leonard, while Hugh Canon is salutatorian. Ranking next highest come John Miller. George Cullers, Leon Smith, Billy Waller, and Betty Crenshaw. 25— And “the day” dawns! Graduates receive their diplomas, and all is quiet on the E. H. S. campus. COME AND EAT at LUCKY FIVE E. C. 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Choctaw Phone 1755 El Reno § I......... “ ““ I 1 IIIIIIIM I.UX..IHIII...I IUIIIIIIIMMMI x - DORA WARREN Beauty Shop Phone 329 113 S. Evans £ • Ml..mi Vocal music department of El Reno High School, under the direction of Mrs. Sanford Babcock, began the school year with a determination to find its place in the school’s war effort. The first project of the year wos the Armistice Day pag- eant, featuring the theme America at Work”. For this pro- gram, members cf the choral club were divided into differ- ent groups, representing defense work, farming, schools, and the armed forces. December brought forth the annual Christmas concert, outstanding because of the presentation of “Jesu Bambino” and the ever beautiful Ave Maria”. With March came the opening of the Red Cross War Fund drive, at which time the choral club, with the band, presented a lovely patriotic pregram. The outst:nding num- ber on this program was “Ode To America, with Elizabeth Bakewell Boileau as the solois.. The choir also was responsible for all the munc for the pre-Easter assemblies. In the spring concert, presented jointly with the orches- tra, such lovely numbers as “Rio Rita and “Great Day” were given. Much of the music fer the commencement ex- ercises was also given by the choral club. Lovelle Porterfield and Philip Higginbotham served as accompanists for the choral club and the assemblies during the year. --- 2 ---- 1 X KING MOTOR CO. Ford Fails and Service John Deere Implei.i nts Phone 3 201 N. Rock Island El Reno X II II I HlrtlllllllllltMl MMMIIMIIIIMi:i X NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY Newest club in El Reno High School is the Acee Blue Eagle chapter of the National Art Honor society, which was organized on April 17. 1944. Tc the El Reno chapter goes the distinct honor of being the first one chartered in Okla- homa. The society is a self-governing, salf-supporting group composed of students whose art work is accepted by three competent judges. It was founded 10 years ago by on art instructor in the schools of Kansas City, Missouri, to give recognition and encouragement to students who do good work in art. Roll forr the El Reno art group, whose picture appears on the snapshot panel, page 53, is as follows: First row— Eugene Key, Aim Fitch, secretary. Patsy Cosgrove, treasur- er, Ffrne Roblyer. Marcia Nation, Alta Arpan, Morian Von Tungein. Carmen Wyatt. Roseanna Simmons, vice presi- dent. Second row—Mrs. L. V. Porterfield, sponsor. Eleanor Thompson, Phyllis Andersen, Duane Wilderson. Glcra Jou)e, Velma W rd, Lovelle Porterfield, president. EL RENO THEATRES Red Slocum Manager X K .QnjfliSny- @ y. Serves You Better u Saves You More X X imiin ii? in imiiiiiii Debaters supreme . . . Sitting on top cf the world . . . you. Bob. . . . Last, but not least, of the student Kiwanians. We couldn’t do without you. Thomas. . . Solid soloists . . . Winner of the Lettermen’s trephy. . . . “Tops” in schol- . . . Eager scrap paper gatherers. . . . F. F. A.’s are proud of arship. . . . Give ’em a smile, dr darn boy. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS to the O F 19 4 4 SENIORS OF 1944 Your Boomer staff made this annual tops. May the challenges that he ahead The “staff of life” makes all your activities possible. as the years roll on serve only to We mill the flour which furnishes whet your determination to make your “staff of life”. the community you serve a better place in which to live. Honest. Making Insures Perfect Baking OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY Canadian Mill Elevator Co. J. G. Borders El Reno, Oklahoma « Manager •i ...................... :t :: Since 1890 El Reno’s Most Modern Store Smart Fashions for the “Small Young Set” Phone 257 106 S. Rock Island x.... K DAVIDSON CASE LUMBER . CO. ¥ “Everything to Build a Home” Phone 16 El Reno oii;i ■■■111111 SUNSET MARKET Fine Groceries and Meats 500 Sunset Drive B. T. Conway WATSON FEED SEED A Complete Line of Superior Feeds Phone 1826 102 S. Choctaw El Reno, Okla. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY El Reno chapter of the National Honor society extended invitations to seven members of the junior class this year. Students receiving this honor are Edna Blackowl, Ruth Rad- cliff, Ruth Hodges, Phyllis Murray, Renna V. Smith, Bonnie Roblyer, and Lovelle Porterfield. A senior member whose picture is not in the National Honor society group is Olin McNew, who was elected to membership during the first semester of this year. ALL OUT FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE! EVANS FALES Have Your Clothes Cleaned Keep Them in Good Wearing Condition We Clean Everything! Phone 314 204 N. Bickford g ... miiimmiiiir jt iH.muwmimjK STEPHENSON PRESCRIPTION DRUG STORE Phone 1222 101 S. Bickford El Reno, Okla. I ■Itlllllllllllllltllllltl WAGNER’S for FINE FOODS Phone 1200 300 N. Choctaw CANADIAN VALLEY ABSTRACT CO. Abstracts Insurance Notary Public Loans Maude Garrett, Mgr. 106 E. Woodson Phone 77 I IIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItl ItlllltllllttllllllllHMMl NMMttlltlltlllllllllllMMI JM ;millIllltlllllllltill Beau Brummel Barber Shop Elmer Schwab, Owner Phone 123 116 E. Woodstn El Reno, Okla. iimiinxaMiiitMiiiniiHHIIIIliHiimuaumiiiiiliiiimiHIMIMMaBMMMIIIIMHMMMMMaK ■ in....... LEADS IN F. F. A. WORK � Bob Brandley, a member of the El Reno chapter of Future Farmers of America, received the state Junior Mas- ter Farmer degree in May. Brandley is finishing his junior year in high school. In his three previous years as a vocational agriculture student in high school, he has earned over S900 cn livestock and poultry, and for his crop projects. Brandley now owns five head of registered Hereford cows, one Hereford calf, two Hampshire sows with 14 pigs, one Hampshirt boar and two registered Hampshire gilts. He also owns two registered ewes and a ram. and 10 ewes with eight lambs. He is farming 160 acres of land. SCHOOL MEMORIES The years have gone so swiftly by— Our school days soon will end. Students will sadly bid farewell To high school days and friends. We’ll miss our Indian heroes— Their touchdowns and each goal. We’ll miss those happy pep clubs, With their cheery yells of old; And each morning before our roll call That message from our native land— It's the “Star-Spangled Banner’ played By our loyal high school band. We'll remember our happy group singing. Our assemblies and each class play. And that last eventful week, Climaxed by our graduation day. The gifts from our Alma Mater Are those noble things she taught— To look up, laugh, and love, and lift— Such fine things can’t be bought. Many dear things in El Reno High We regret to leave behind— Our old familiar classrooms. And our teachers, true and kind, Underclassmen loaded with books. Trudging from class to class— Through the clatter and bustle and banging of doors. Each shouting to pals that pass. Yes, school days come as school days go. But fond memories still remain: And our Alma Mater will ever live on. Still 'towering toward the blue. —Robbie Mae Douglas. «linn ..—............... S DOUGLAS IMPLEMENT COMPANY Case Tractors, Combines and Farm Machinery K Good Machinery Makes a Good Farm Better Phone 1880 213 S. Rock Island Htntiiiitiitta ! almah 401 S. Rock Island Phone 456 ........ ....... ... ..... 1 BENSON FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service ¥ Phone 120 El Reno :: i i, ..... . ,1 mu ■ i� ... EL RENO WHOLESALE GROCERY CO. O-So-Good Coffee Phone 192 i: Best Wishes to Seniors CANADIAN COUNTY CO OP. ASSOCIATION Phones 12 -13 14 101 S. Rock Island T. J. STEWART LUMBER COMPANY Paint Wall Paper :: M • � i in'.min. .. nimiiii . s: CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS OF 1944 EL RENO MILL ELEVATOR COMPANY HUMRENO ENRICHED FLOUR iiiiiiiiiitumtM i ■minniitiiiiilltWHpBBHMNMIMHMMBBMUfi BOB’S WHITE ROCK Wade and Bickford I Mrs. J. D. Wilson, Myr. Phone 938 $| IIIINMMMIMIIi ...... .uni ll lllltllll 11111M11 ..i:.:iiimmlllllMlllinu .III Illll. J HJniiiiiiiiiimmmix 'unmi.I mug. —limmmw—— mu iwmawiiiiiiiimuimiir MISTLETOE EXPRESS For That Fast Dependable Service Call 94 : 320 S. Bickford Harvey C. Dozier, Mgr. X iiiiiilllllimmim 5! lliuillllllllinml:: 1111111111111 1.Illlllr I imlltllllHIlUMUiaa HIM H LIEBM ANN’S ICE C O M P A N Y El Reno WE LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE BAND—because of the beautiful music they play- ed at their annual concert and the peppy tunes they played at all football and basketball games. MRS. ART MOSEMAN—because of her efficiency and fairness, and also for her understanding attitude toward the students of E. H. S. MISS LOIS McCONNELL’S FIRST-HOUR CLASS—be- cause this group of freshmen outshined all the upperclass- men in the art of bond selling. The rest of us hung our heads in shame! LOVELLE PORTERFIELD and PHILIP HIGGINBOTH- AM—because of the “solid music they played cn the piano whenever they were requested to do so. THE YELL LEADERS—because they really inspired the pep clubs to yell at the games (not at the referees). MR. OTHAL PETRE—because this “swell” industrial arts teacher directed the making of the shrine honoring ser- vicemen, a gift to the school from the Seniors of '44. THE GIRLS' TRIO—bee:use of the way they sang Ok- lahoma in the choral club concert. SENIOR ASSEMBLY—because nearly all seniors par- ticipated in tbis and really did a “bang up job! ---pa--- WE SENIORS OF '44 WILL MISS 1. The morning bugle call 2. Leon Smith’s efficiency 3. Senate-Forum socials 4. Pep rallies and assemblies v 5. The band’s playing “Dull Razor Blues” 6. The Squaws and Pepetts in uniform 7. Principal Walter P. Marsh’s We have these announce- ments” 8. Singing “Mairzy Doats” in assembly 9. Vernon McGinley’s rosy cheeks 10. Cecil Matthews' pick-up (truck) 11. Senior reviews”—oh, yeah? 12. The fun we had between classes 13. Receiving our report cards 14. The luscious odors from the homemaking kitchen 15. And those other odors from Ihc chemistry room 16. Bob McCracken’s understanding of the students. CONOR A TULA TIONS Kerrick Funeral Home s: 100 N. Barker El Reno, Okla. ENGRAVINGS IN THIS ANNUAL by Southwestern Engraving Co. Oklahoma City Oklahoma St 1 St _________________________________________ K — DREAMS AND REALIZATIONS We of the modern world, what do we dream of? What are our “castles in Spain ? In 1401 the dean and chapter of Seville assembled and resolved to build a church so great that those who came after them would think they were mad to have attempted it. It took one hundred and fifty years to build the edifice. Those men dared to dream and to make the dream a reality. The builders of the middle ages had no conception of social progress and human welfare. They erected their buildings for the glory of God. with no thought of the hu- man suffering around them. We dare to dream and build a Boulder dam. a Roosevelt dam. an Empire State building, and the world wonders at their immensity, their beauty, and their usefulness. How wonderful it would be if we modern men who profess an eternal interest in human well-being might leave behind us a world where justice and security reign, built on so grand a scale that those who come after us may think us mad to have attempted it.—B. W. THE BITTER HERB Throughout the ages, mankind has learned and re- learned the lesson of sacrifice. He surrenders his present desirable things for something more pressing, something higher. Often the sacrifice is made for others. Man learns through personal sacrifice the full meaning of the bread and wine of the sacrament. Have you ever seen an expression on someone’s face that made you think of all sorts of pleasant things? Th.s is what Suzanne reminds me of—all of the sunshine in summer; the small, beautiful flowers in springtime; and the soft, white snow in the midst of winter. Her snow-wnite skin is of a velvety smoothness, and her eyes are a u-ep violet blue color. She has light blond hair, whicn falis about her shouders like a halo around a Christ-like statue. She reminds me of others things too. She makes me tnink and wonder why there must be such a horrible thing as this war. Why must kind, gentle people like her go ..irough a man-made war? Well, that is easy to explain when you think about it for a while. It is because we want to make a better world for her and all other things we love to live in. Even though we may have to sacrifice more priceless things than Suz- anne. and millions like her. this war must be won! But now, Suzanne is a part of this war. She is a mem- ber of the Waves of the United States of America. She, too, is doing her part to preserve all things which we think beautiful—things which must be kept throughout all our ! es, and the lives of thp.se who will follow us.—P. P. |iii......... ......... ......... Best Wishes JACKSON CONOCO Good Service Corner Choctaw and Wade ifll....limn in......... —..... BOOTH’S FURNITURE CO. If It’s Furniture, We Have It— New or Used 104-106 N. Rock Island Telephone 429 El Reno, Okla. j: EL RENO MOTOR COMPANY I. —inn-,.... Congratulations rom FARMERS MILL GRAIN COMPANY X mm —mini i..... • ■■■U——Min.imiini—.mu X I This Annual Is the Product of | THE EL RENO AMERICAN Job Printing Department iWe are proud to have the pri.i'ege e .c t year of working with the rAnra1 s'TT and congratulate the 1941 staff for r.n I excellent job. Read the EL RENO HIGH SCIIOD NEWS every week du i g the school year in THE AMERICAN «g:iiii,:ic c)iniiHmaiit;'iii:itni«iPiMiitj Bitinwttfimi''!‘«� wmwo —i—1.. X ' Best Wishes to Class of 1944 El Reno’s Leading Men’s Clothiers iiiiiiiiii x x. iimm X BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 19U THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of El Reno, Oklahoma Established 1892 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 1 mi..muNMMfW ... X CRYSTAL LAUNDRY and CLEANERS Cold Fur Storage OXFORD CAFE Mrs. Gene runs it 209 S. Bickford Phone 271 El Reno, Okla. ui 11111 •: n i .i 11 ii x j Best Wishes to the Class of ’44 MISSOURI HOTEL MATTHEWS GADBERRY Family Style Meals Clyde Matthews, Velma Johnson L. C. Gadberry Inner-Spring Beds Abstracts, Loans, Insurance Phone 1661 El Reno. Okla. 1 ' Skelco Accessories Road Service Hood Tires Travel Information H Master Service Station Phone 677 Sid Turpin 220 N. Choctaw W .’Ill • •• ' All The Best To You C. G. WATTSON Phone 171 Real Estate Insurance X) For a SAFEWAY TAXI Call 150 Bill Gambill, Manager «i Photographs That Live Forever .TOE’S CAFE MAHONEY STUDIO TOM MAHONEY Mgr. and Owner Plate Lunches Steaks 207 S. Bickford Phone 219 110 S. 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