Forgan High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Forgan, OK)

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CLASS HISTORY On a bright September morning in the year of our Lord, 1947, six buds of genius were wavering on the steps of the F.H.S. They were namely: Donahope Nance, Yvonne Mayo, Hellen Nelson, Lillie Ann Bilbro, Earl Neese and Joe Radcliff. A kindly superintendent, George McCutchan, rescued them from the withering glare of upper classmen and led them to the office where they were enrolled in the various classes being taught. After enduring a few days of very frightening experiences and being compelled to wear the most absurd costumes, they were given the name of green freshmen, and were allowed to go their way in peace, being pursued only by the Demons: Study and Test. The few bright spots in their lives were basketball, band and Glee Club. They enjoyed basketball games at home and away and had the privilege of marching with the band at public gatherings such as band festivals and county fairs. ln due course they reached the high hurdle called final exams, which they all managed to clear by a hair's breadth. After a short breathing spell, called summer vacation, they again assembled at F.H.S. Their ranks had been somewhat depleted. Dan Cupid claimed Donahope Nance as a victim of his arrow. Other worldly things called l-lellen Nelson, but they were replaced by Elzay Caywood, Charles Sallee, Bud Odneal and Pat Garvin. They were now given the more desirable and distinguished name of sophomores. Having had experience and having been tempered to endurance, they joyfully handed their superior knowledge down to a new crop of freshmen and gleefully watched them squirm in their wierd costumes and make-up. But they were again confronted with the monster Study, and had it not been for the patience and guidence of their teachers, they would no doubt have fallen by the wayside, but by constant and careful pushing they again arrived at the dreaded hurdle, final exams. Surprisingly, they cleared it, and with happy hearts greeted another well deserved summer vacation. On a hot August morning, with much more assurance than before, the group, Joy Boydston, Yvonne Mayo, Lillie Ann Bilbro, Pat Garvin, Jo Ann Kirkpatrick, Joe Rad- cliff, Bud Odneal, Earl Neese, Elzay Caywood and Tommy Brackeen enrolled at F.H.S. They were now known as juniors and were accorded rnuch more respect by their teachers and fellow students. As is natural, there was some envy and bickering about which ones should have the honor of being class president, vice-president and secretary. Finally they elected Earl Neese as president, Joe Radcliff as vice-president and Lillie Ann Bilbro as secretary and treasurer. Cupid again fired his bow into their ranks, this time claiming Joy Boydston, Yvonne Mayo and Tommy Brackeen, both adventurous, left their midst soon after Cupid had abducted Joy. Everyone then settled down to meet and overcome, if possible, the old and not forgotten pest, Study. fContinued on Page 555