Glen Elder High School - Gold and Black Yearbook (Glen Elder, KS)

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QL tl ILII elnnl llaltlll llslln-il1Y 0 AN HOUR DF MEMORY A famous four-year voyage to four great planets of the Universe began in 1943 aboard the jet-propelled plane, G. E. H. S., and painted in the colors of blue and silver. At the take-off of the first year on a September day in 1943, this party of twenty-nine adventurers packed their baggage and started out, little knowing if they would ever see their friends and homes again. Here we have a picture ofthe travelers as they are ready to bid farewell. 'Ihey selected for their motto, We Build the Ladder by Which We Climb. Oh, what a day of excitement when they began to go aboard their blue and silver plane! 'Twas quite a picturesque scene seeing those youngsters walking up the gangplank of G. E. H. S., their arms loaded with books, pads, pencils, and their minds with open doors in quest for the riches of Bookland. ' Officials in charge were Dorotha Mae Weidenhaft as Pilot, Richard Dean as Co-Pilot, and Max Stucler as Recorder and Financier. The spon- sor was Miss Margaret Henry. Their first stop was on the planet of Neptune. The bright lights of this planet spotted each Freshman and initiated them at the first Senior chapel. Their first social gathering was on Tuesday, September 28, when all mem- bers aboard enjoyed a picnic in the Lowdermilk pasture. The evening was spent playing baseball and other games. Other parties were held during this year. Then we took off toward the second heavenly body, Jupiter. This year our Pilot was Geneva Neifertg Co-Pilot, Donna Jones, Recorder and Finan- cier, Robert Hardestvg and sponsor, Miss Butts. We left behind us Marjorie Wiens and Weldon Luckey, but took 'aboard Ruby Cooper. One of the social events for this year was a farewell party for Robert Hardesty. After seeing the Seniors of 1945 graduate, we began to make prepara- tions for visiting planet number three, Venus. Leaving behind us Lou Vena Hughes, Lois Ahlvers, Rosella Fisher, Willis Bailey, and Robert Hardesty and took on Evelyn Steele, V. Ann Seidel, and Max Sutton. Donna Jones acted as Pilot, Bernita Timbers, Cc-Pilot, and Charlene Kholer, Recorder and Financier. Mrs. Clover was sponsor. This group acted as hosts and hostesses to a Senior reception for the class of 1946, amidst a Spring setting. In the fall of 1945, twentyathree Seniors stayed together for the final trip to Mars. Another change in oflicial staii' was made with Bonnie Ahlvers as Pilot, Virginia Shoemaker as Co-Pilotg and Joyce Forster, Recorder, and Max Studer, as Financier. Mrs. Morris was sponsor. A fall Carnival was held and everyone who attended had great fun. The funds from this event were used on the sneak to Denver and Colorado Springs. In January the class honored Mr. Sutcliff at a birthday party, present- ing him a gift. In May they were guests of the Juniors at a Reception. They returned on May 20, with a diploma in hand as an award for this four-year journey.

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ll anus ...al imerixf llthli1Y I, Berta Lou McFarland, will my ability to play the trombone to anyone who thinks he can take my place. I, Geneva Neifert, will my Normal Training ability to Joan Porter, hop- ing that she will study as hard as I have. I, Virginia Shoemaker, will my singing talent to Marilyn Bookless, knowing that she will use it. I, Evelyn Steele, will my ability to know all the answers in American History Class to Lois White. l, Max Studer, will my size 12 Football shoes to Edgar Shoemaker if he can keep them on. I, Bernita Timbers, will my ability to become a good Cheerleader to Phyllis Merrill, knowing that she can never be as lull of pep as I was. I, Dorotha Mae Weidenhaft, will my typing speed to Joy Munsey, know- ing that she will use it to the best of her ability. I, Marjorie Weidenhaft, willgmy ability to be the fastest runner and the first girl to dinner every day to Winifred Carpenter. knowing she can never break my records. I, Robert Weidenhaft, will my car to Howard Cooper if he thinks he can drive it as well and as much as I did. - I, Arleta White, will my friendliness and good naturedness to anyone who thinks they need them. I, Cecil Winkel, will my shy smile and bashful ways to Ron Studer, knowing that he can use them. I, Duane Wiss, will my good looks and ready wit to anyone who thinks he can be as and popular as I was. In witness whereof, we the Senior Class of 1947, have affixed our fingerprints, with the following: Witnesses: Notary Public: Kilroy The Old Lamplighter Richard lr 1. QI 1 1 .- ' f

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QL 15 :ua .a....l I :mem 5 llemiar SENNDR SNEAK On April third at 3 p.m. a caravan of six cars bid farewell to G. E. H. S' and headed for the Great West. The party broke into groups about 6:30 p.m. and supped at Hill City and Hoxie. After having considerable tire and other car trouble and combat- ing a heavy fog, the party arrived intermittently in Denver between 2:30 and 4:00 where we checked in at the De Soto Hotel. Friday morning found us at the top of the State Capitol Building. VVe were fortunate to visit the House of Representatives while in session. From there we visited the State Museum where many relics of interest were seen and the Art Gallery with its priceless oil paintings and other master- pieces created by artistic minds. Our excursion also included the U. S. Mint, where we were guided through the halls of this well-fortified building where we saw the minting process of different coins. Each had the privilege of lifting a 517,000 gold brick. Ahigh spot of this tour was the City Park with its Zoo and Museum of Natural History. Here we not only saw many different live animals in captivity, but also the skilled workmanship of 'raxidermists of placing nature's birds and beasts in their true setting of reality. In the evening the group attended the picture show, My Favorite Brunettef' Saturday morning it was announced on KOA that the Glen Elder Seniors were visiting the radio station while on their sneak. At last the secret was out for were we missed before ?J Following this broadcast, we began our scenic tour of the Rockies stopping at Buffalo BilI's Grave on Mt. Lookout. At noon we picnicked at Bergen Park amidst the tall pines and rustic setting. p ln the afternoon we visited the famous Red Rocks Park with its new open air theater, Troutdale in the Pines, a magnificent resort, and Tiny Town. We arrived in the evening at Manitou where we stayed at Buffalo Lodge, one of the most elite and classic lodges of the West. We arose at 4:15 Easter morning and joined the pilgrimage of 25,000 worshipers to attend the Easter Sunrise Service in nature's own sanctuary at the Garden of the Gods. Q We then visited the Cave of the Winds seeing the wondrous and rare crystal formations of the ages past. We started homeward at 11:00, dined at Limon at 1:00, and supped in Hill City. We announced our return to Glen Elder at 10:30 by blasting our horns as we drove around the square, with the exception of one group. They were delayed in Hoxie for repairs, but returned safe and sound to Glen Elder on Monday evening: W All expressed of experiencing a wonderful time, which shall always be a memorable recollection of their Senior year. Drivers, their wives, and sponsors who accompanied the seniors on their sneak were the Doyle Neiferts, the Carmen Harrisons, the Dwight Timbers, the Earl Whites, the Dwight Hamptons, Mrs. Morris, and Mr. Sutclilf. '