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

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School of Mid west School In September of 1948, the Midwest School of Aeronautics: located at Mustang Field, of- fered a splendid opportunity to young men in- terested in aircraft and engine mechanics. Facilities were available to institutions of high- er education through the channels of the War Assets Administration and the Federal Security Agency. By the middle of September the plant was underway. Eighteen boys were enrolled the first semester with all except eight of them graduating at the close of the first semester. The plant, which is valued at a half-million dollars, was directed by James S. Gibson, who is a C. A. A., Certified Aircraft and Engine Mechanic, Ground School Instructor, and a designated Aircraft Maintenance Inspector. The plant was established and a curriculum was or- ganized in the fall of 1947; inspection was pass- ed and the El Reno College Midwest School of Aeronautics was certified by the Civil Aero- nautics Board for the training of aircraft and engine mechanics. Aeronautics of Aeronautics The school includes the following depart- ments: Engines, Carburetors, Magnetos, Engine Testing, Woodworking, Hydraulics, Sheet Met- al, Fabrics, Welding and Assembly. The State Accrediting Agency and Veterans Administra- tion recognized this institution on their ap- proved list. Requirements to complete this course takes one year, and after these requirements are com- pleted a student will be certified by the Civil Aeronautics Authority Examining Board or may become a mechanic of aircraft engines. Such certification is required before any person can legally work as a mechanic on any kind of air borne conveyance that is certified for flight by the C. A. A. Those enrolled in the school this year were as follows: Donald Acridge, Allen Anderson, Bill Barry, John Blurton, Bill Brock, Lawrence Dobbs, James Estes, George Fletcher, Woodrow Hen- son, Otis Jacks, Herbert Lowe, Kenneth Means, Ray Pearce, Peter Rubin, J. C. Terry, Jimmy Tibbetts, Stacy Turner, and Russell Wells.

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CHIEFTAINS Roy K. Smith Coach Don Fedderson Center Charles Hulbert Forward Lewis LuttTell Guard Don Smith Guard Bill Mae Swain Forward Jack Clady Guard A1 Herberger Guard Harvey Dorse)’ Forward

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48- CALENDAR -49 ☆ ☆ ☆ Sentemher Amidst the banging of hammers ‘ and the constant fear of the ceil- ing falling upon us, the college opened for another term of higher learning. Having survived the noise and fear, we held our first election and selected an all-masculine cast of officers—Jack Ricker, President; Bill Blake, Vice-President; Gordon Whit- acre, Secretary; Jerry Biswell, Treasurer; and Bill McNaught, Reporter. In order to get better acquainted with one another, a hay-rack ride was planned and enjoyed. After this happy occasion, we sailed hope- fully into October. October mon k f°und the chemistry class jubilant over the completion of the laboratory, until the students dis- covered class would start at the wee hour of eight o’clock. “Aggressive Women” was the topic of the hour. As we neared No- vember a Hallowe’en Dance was enjoyed by all where we consumed our weight in food. November- By now every°ne knew his w»y around (around the teachers?). The highlight of this month was our Thanksgiving banquet and dance held at the officers’ club at Fort Reno, which proved a huge success for all concerned. I December Basketball season started this month. The Chieftains beat their first home game with Frankie Nagle leading the Junior College students in yells. A wonderful two weeks of holidays were enjoyed, but then came the final examina- tions. I'inmrv This was a mon k °f excitement. - Myrna Land, (with passengers!!) wrecked the family car. Mike Kastner made a trip to San Antonio. What for Mike? The culls for the first semester Chemistry I began creating—odors (bad ones, that is). New officers took over their offices to which they were chosen: Jack Ricker, President; Bob Morgan, Vice-Pres- ident; Myrna Land, Treasurer; Bill Mc- Naught, Reporter; Frankie Nagle, Secre- tary. February now everywhere and we were ’ granted a holiday because of the weather. . . . Jack Clady had a birthday. .... February marked the first days of an- other new term and this brought about the loss of old friends and the gain of new ones. March aB turned into cowboys and cowgirls during the month of March. With his best ten-gallon hat, Tex picked up his best gal and took her to dance to some good ole western tunes. Cowboy boots seemed to be the most popular means of transportation. oril Spring at last. For social entertain- ment a hay-rack ride was planned. More food! The girls got out their summer clothes and the fellows greeted spring with a selection of “loud” shirts. Mav The en scko0 was celebrated by a c - picnic. Everyone had a gay time. This occasion marked farewell to our four grad- uates: Jerry Biswell, Alfred Herberger, Jack Ricker, and Lloyd Sullivan. Everyone found himself walking his feet down, and swimming, besides eating all he could pos- sibly stuff in. So ends a wonderful year of Junior College!