Greenwood High School - Under the Greenwood Tree Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1956 volume:

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T, -A 5 fl V X V , k V sir, Yffiz '-4 QE fr 'F ' ii ' ga V ,O M 5 3' 'Q X0 'in sfss I ' .Q Q ., 'W z 'lv- ' ' , . g 1,2 VV L- V' ii A, , Q, 133 ' VV W 5 I if vvrg , .VT 'x . -' ' . + :-'X 5441 ' - ., ff? Q 5' ig fi' fx',j,21 ' Qi ' T ' ff' uv V V V -A 'V . ' f V4 K Q7 wk.. Ig , , 17 f, 4 pai . +- V N V f' 4 WZ'-0 0 Nw . ,gh , if- ' 2.4 Q. N' pr gg - O . .. . K3 x g. , 1 K ., 5 Lg! -jf, . gs 'xl 'Hr' A V QV 1' .' ,V V i K pf .Vu N . ' Q, ff' 1 I ., 4 S VM , . fi K 1956 UNDER THE GREENWUOD TREE The yearbook of Greenwood High School Training School of Southwest Missouri State College Springfield, Missouri Volume 31 Page 1 N THIS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY EDITION of Under the Green- wood Tree, we pause to reflect on years gone by, and in our minds we seek to discover the key to golden memories which we cherish. Our life at Green- wood has run the gamut of emotion. Our experiences here have led us through each degree of joy, disappointment, and pride. Each encounter has enriched our lives and better prepared us to accept responsibility. There are many things we remember, and in reminiscing about them we realize that here is the key. It is our love and appreciation for our school-its depart- ments, its traditions, its people. In our minds we clutch tue key to not only the memories of this year, but also the memories of the years that have preceded us. That key will have a different meaning for each of us, for every experience leaves a different impression. It is the hope of the staff that as you turn through these pages you may recapture the key, whatever its meaning to you, and make it the key to golden memories. Page 2 Traditions Faculty W Departments 'is Classes Organizations . .,,,,,,-i Pickwick Model School-1907 uildings Page 4 Greenwood Training School-1910 they let us peek into The old schoolhouse stands as a symbolic reminder of many memorable years of learn- ing. A teaching laboratory in a small one- room frame building was the foundation for the Greenwood Training School of today. In the fall of 1907 the State Normal took over and rebuilt the model school in the Pickwick Rural School District. It had been used for observation by the private Normal. There were seven grades divided into the pri- mary, intermediate, and grammar depart- ments which were supervised by three teachers of methods from the Normal School. The philosophy of the school was that it would be a model in organization, equip- ment, course of study, and instruction-that it would train children as well as teachers- that beginning teachers would have an op- portunity to observe school work grow in the hands of the most skillful. This sound phil- osophy has remained unchanged through our fifty years of progress. In 1910, the Pickwick School was aban- doned for a small bungalow which was lo- cated on Kingshighway, just outside the campus. We presently know this structure the past. as the music building. It was named Green- wood School in honor of the great Missouri educator, J. M. Greenwood. In 1916 the temporary building was de- clared unsafe and classes were moved to the college building, during which time the bungalow was brought to the campus and thoroughly renovated. Then the intermediate grades returned to the bungalow while the other grades remained in the college build- ing. After three years, in order to allow the junior high school to develop as a separate unit, the separate building was turned over to it, and the grades journeyed again to the college building. When the new building, a of architecture, was occupied school was expanded to include school, and for the first time a complete training school stately piece in 1924, the a senior high all grades of were housed under the same roof. Each of the grades and each high school subject had its own highly trained supervisor. Through the years the Greenwood Training School has stood as a laboratory ready to serve every department of Southwest Missouri State College. Greenwood Training School-1924 .M-...xl -f .Q ...Q .i.i,.,. . .1 W , 1 1 . . . ,. ..... ,..., .,.. .,,,,,.,,, , TW ,saff- - Sl We remember the faculty- their patience and understanding as counselors and teachers . . . ever willing to lend assistance . their interest in individuals as well as classes . . . their relaxed moments and uninhibited humor . . . the Wonderful people who have helped shape our future. fzememfez The close faculty-student ties are displayed by assembly committee, Mr. McCurry, Miss Gardner, Mrs. Stinson, and Ted Jordon, as they discuss plans for future programs. Through their patience and understandin HARRY A. WISE, Director of the Training School, received his B.S. from Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, an A.M, from George Pea- body College and a Ph.D. from Yale University. O. P. TRENTHAM, Principal of Greenwood High School, was graduated from Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield with a B.S. He re- ceived an M.B.A. from Northwestern University Page 8 and a Ph.D from New York University. He ad- vised this vear's seniors as capably as he has those in the past. J. H. COLLINS, Sports Coach, grad- uated from Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield with both an A.B. and a B.S. He re- ceived an M. in Physical Education in Springfield, Massachusetts. GRACE GARDNER, Supervisor of History, was awarded her B.S. from Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield and an M. in Education from the University of Missouri. She lends her spirit and helping hand to the cheerleaders and the ninth grade. RUTH THOMPSON, Supervisor of Art, studied at Southwest Missouri State in Springfield E where she graduated with her B.S. WM. JACK BUSH, Math Supervisor, attained his B.S. from Arkansas A Sz M College and an M.S. from the University of Arkansas. Democratic principles come under his direction as adviser of the Student Coun- cil, and he also guides the eighth grade. they develop our ta ents and abilities. EFTON R. HENDERSON, Science Supervisor, ob- tained his A.B. and B.S. in Education from South- west Missouri State College in Springfield, an M.S. from Cornell University and a Ph.D from New York University. The eleventh grade claims his sponsor- ship. MILDRED BAKER RICE, Supervisor of Latin and English, is the holder of a B.S. from South- west Missouri State College. She advises the sev- enth grade and aids the Latin Club as they learn of old Roman customs. ANNA LOU BLAIR, Super- visor of Spanish, was awarded her doctorate from Missouri Valley College, and degrees from the Uni- versity of Chicago and Yale University. Page 9 'I Q L . . 5 'S iififyfmg n. Y' 1 i N 1.. X w Q: 5 T2 Q iiiteiitiaaftwfiw S if ,N mpxh 1'-xx, g 1 ,aeyk ff' x? Y x xr 1- :Mi V5 s tytjjvtustcshfli . -M Q 5 Q. Q 4 fr ff-it X iii WN - .' ' fee-1,11-fff,-' f,-f,.,:,if1'Ev:1f2gi?5 gggfsilai W if Q3 gi V? is miie f as If emamij Qxtiw .Q X QL f Y 4 4 if N 5 'Q 4,22 W Q gf I. V 'ig S 2 J Q si' L 'Y e in K X di.s silr it iivt it el . :?, i:,..1g 3 a- .Q t t ' .. it A A .-'fy ff. fag- 'ml' 'ji - T -Xa . as 1 t .5 if ?'f?lf' J we f - ft DOYLE KEMPER, Industrial Arts Supervisor, graduated from Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield with a B.S. He received his M. from Colorado State College of Education. GEORGIA YORK CALTON, Supervisor of Business, attained a B. S. in Education from Southwest Missouri State in Springfield and an M.A. from New York Uni- versity. She lent time and encouragement as ad- viser of the yearbook. F. BION McCURRY, Music Supervisor, graduated from Central College at Fayette with a B.M. and received an M.A. from Colorado State College of Education. Blaring of bugles and beating of drums come under his jurisdiction. They are like keys to vast storebouses JEANNE CRAIG STINSON, English Supervisor, obtained her B.S. in Education from Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield and her M. in Education from Missouri University. She works with the Cub Standard, Dramatics Club, Debate and Speech Squads plus the tenth grade. R. J. PAYNE, French Supervisor, attained both his A.B. Page 10 and M.A. from the University of Michigan. His Ph.D. was acquired at Laval University in Quebec. He enjoys helping the French students with their class projects. MARGUERITE BOTTS, History Supervisor, acquired her B.S. from Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield. E? x 1 i. gi 1 CLARA B. MERRIFIELD, new addition to the fac- ulty, holds a B.S. in Education from Central at Warrensburg and an M. in Education from Mis- souri University. In connection with her work as Supervisor of Home Economics, she works with the F.H.A. J. RAY SCARBOROUGH, Librarian, -ac- quired his B.S. from Southwest Missouri Statf College in Springfield and an A.M. from Missouri University. CAROLYN MILLER CLARK, Girls' Physical Education Supervisor, attained a B.S. from Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield. The splash of water lends a familiar ring as she advises the Swimming Club. of know edge. Whew! Those few spare moments are most enjoyable for Dr. Henderson as he relaxes with a smoke and breather be- tween classes. Morning coffee in home ec room affords welcome break to Mr. Scarborough, Mrs. Calton, Mrs. Stinson, Mr. Bush, and Mrs. Merrifield. Page 11 We remember departments- the many courses of study which are offered us . . . keys to the basic wisdom for which we strive . . . the axis around which our school revolves . . . we relish in the fine arts of Latin and music and the practical arts of typing and home economics, required classes and electives, they form the platform of our education -1 -:gs X ,:Q'f'J4 Cf,-,jllf dwg, f' was I MQW-fl . ,L J 15 3.5. M 'imzgggfgg Q 5 SW: 5.-,,1 M .,L,, , M , M, W-ai' K If As ,, n rt courses prove practical and popular. Admiring and analyzing her work in perspective is art student, Jeanette Rea. Student teacher, Everett Myers, demonstrates good hand position to beginning typing students. To take dictation at eighty words per minute is goal of first-year shorthand students, Genevieve Crain and Nancy Fritts. Page 14 Students at Greenwood are offered many opportunities for enrichment and enjoyment through practical and fine arts. Although only one credit is required in each, they have proved to be extremely popular and very ad- vantageous for all who have sought their benefits. Art and Industrial Arts induce creative talent, help an individual express his feel- ings in hand skills, and provide him the op- portunity of producing useful furnishing for the home. It is a Well-known fact that people Well- versed in business are in popular demand. For this reason, many are eager to partici- pate in this department. Business know-'how is useful in all phases of everyday living. rf- Roger Williams works industriously to complete the top of the table which he is constructing in shop. Variea' programs pro a'ace poise, character Practice what you preach, is an old saying which ty-pifies school policies at Greenwood. Learning the words of others and putting them into use is evidenced in Study Hall, Home Economics, and Physical Education. Our up-to-date library provides a well- rounded source of knowledge as well as a pleasant place in which to study. Our intense recreational plan develops sportsmanship, a good moral character, and includes fine sports facilities. Home Economics opens endless oppor- tunities for producing useful samples after training in that particular skill. Correct pro- cedures are of utmost importance for a prod- uct cannot be of top quality unless it has been handled properly. Concentration on studies is displayed by Allen Kuhn Larry French and Karen Ordahl in a typical library scene iLifif3W54i5siffi'f:fi?1'' w : '- if Preparation of baked foods is piactlced by Donna Ryker and Gayla Ciaig Nancy Smith tries out a new machine as Mis Merii field looks on czsic courses receive Dissecting a perch is the task of biology students, Dick Harris, Lou Ann Haseltine, and Sharon Shannon. special emphasis. Science and mathematics have long been recognized as the basis of our modern civili- zation, therefore these subjects receive spe- cial emphasis. Our laboratory facilities for physics, chemistry, and biology are un- usually good for so small a school. These labs, along with classroom discussion, allow the student to learn and analyze the laws of nature. Since mathematics is the framework of all sciences, a wide selection of courses are offered. These include plane and solid geom- etry, trigonometry, and beginning and ad- vanced algebra. All courses emphasize scien- tific thinking over straight memorization. Our school stresses college preparation and a strong basic foundation, so courses are designed to meet both the general and the specialized needs of the students. Graphs and equations are explained by Mr. Bush to algebra student, Jack Long. Page 16 Resolution of forces draws the attention of phys- ics students, Kenny Wills and Roy Testerman. HiSf07Jl mm' Languages promote understandin History blends with speech, Spanish, and French in giving an insight into others' Way of life, past and present. Language and cus- toms are fun to study. Reproducing them may give trouble, but the attempt is most rewarding. Remember that first lost day in a foreign language class? All problems soon work out as we learn the art of speaking fluently and enjoy springing a comment on some poor un- fortunate who has not had the opportunity to receive the value of the language depart- ment. History proves a valuable asset in ex- plaining world conditions that prevail today. It also provides the background for many theatrical productions. Through training in speech, one learns to express his ideas with ease and effectiveness. Speech student, Rosemary Stone, script glances as Mrs Stinson applies make-up and Judy Linthicum prepares wig Serenading of French carols at Christmas- time was one of the highlights of the year for these French Club Members: Dick Retal- lick, Patty Ellis, Herbert Collins. Susie Has- well, Bobbie Booth, Kim McCoy, Nancy Fritts, Karen Ordahl, and Cynthia Farthing. Weekly newspapers are handed out by Miss Gardner to her American problems students, Roger Williams, Ann Hunter and Wayne Hudson. c M uv Y 1 Q V' gi. Judy Campbell listens intently as Dr. Blair explains customs of Spanish-speaking people to the South. Members of the chorus take the stage for their annual Christmas cantata presented as an assembly. Front row: F. Bion McCurry, Bob McKnight, Bill Turner, Judy Campbell, Sara Elkins, Sandy Spradling, Hattie Heer Sharon Shannon, Kay Collins, Linda Hall, Nancy Twogood, Nancy Morrison, Lou Ann Haseltine, Janice Fuge, Davoren Dustman, lleane Goodrich, Cynthia Farthing, Rosemary Stone, Sally Simpson, Ann Hunter, Kathryn White- head. Row two: Ann Scroggins, Nancy Thompson, Emmy Potter, Judy Linthicum, Emily Taylor, Martha Free- man, Becky Kruse, Gayla Craig, Patty Ellis, Karen Ordahl, Jeanette Rea, Mary Grim Wilma Geil Linda Cot- tengnn, Nancy Fritts, Bobbie Booth, Nancy Boehm, Diane Roop, Donna Ryker, Suzanne Wann. Row three: Barney Whitlock, Bill Lane, John Farrar, Terry Ayre, Richard Donaldson, Don Stephens, John Love, John Cris- well, Mark Rosen, Eldon Rippee, Frank Jacks, Henry Haswell, Harley Snyder, Mike Nicholson, James Horton, Dick Harris, Jerry Whitlock, Jim Robinett, Jim Pickering, Bill Burgess, Bobby Bates. Row four: John Davidson, Mort Lines, John Hammon, David Hudson, Ken Walter, Larry Thompson, Jim McKnight, Kenny Wills, Clyde Medley, Joe Rich, Roy Testerman, Bill Fesperman, Jim McGuire, Larry French, Jack Long, Ted Jordan, Gary Lunsford, Astor West, Herbert Collins, Dick Retallick, Roger Williams, Wayne Hudson Delbert Collins Absent' David Moore, Charles Ryer, Don Anderson, Genevieve Crain, Susie Haswell, Kim Mc,Coy, Nancy Smith, Guy Mace. Clear tones and good rhythm were provided by the brass section: Frank Jacks, Ken Walters, Mark Rosen, John Farrar, Wayne Hudson, John Hamrnon, Robert Good, Barney Whitlock, Edsel Matthews. Absent: David Moore Page 18 Melodious mornings start the day off Two sleepy-eyed groups, the high school band and chorus, practiced at eight o'clock rehearsals two mornings a week with high hopes for vast accomplishments. A pleasant and hard-working instructor, Mr. F. B. Mc- Curry, provided the needed incentive to sing and play for bigger and better achievements. Greenwood's ninety-three-voice chorus presented their traditional Christmas can- tata, Fred Waring's Song of Christmas, on December 15 at an assembly. This was the sixth consecutive year that this musical Work and its scriptural narrative had been given. Then began the long hours of practice surrounding preparations for the annual state music festival held each spring in Col- umbia. Not only selecting but memorizing all songs and learning to present them with stage appeal were the festival objectives. Always eager to learn from Mr. McCurry are the mem bers of the percussion section: Jeanette Rea, Nancy Thompson, and David Hudson. Absent: Charles Ryer right for the earbf-rising band and chorus Striving to improve musical ability is reed section, Front row: Delbert Collins, Henry Haswell, Tom Kemper, Emmy Potter, Wilma Geil, Susie Blair, Sara Andalafte, Diane Roop, Nancy Jackson. Row two: David Fuson, John Good Mort Lines, Terry Ayre, Jack Long, Roy Testerman, Bill Lane, Harley Snyder. Absent: Genevieve Crain and Guy Mace Page 19 We remember classes- the comradeship and sense of unity created by each small group of thirty . . . flearning to work as a group and make group decisions . . . the merger of all grades, from the seventh through the twelfth, to compose the student body of which we are so proud. M, M ,f X3 4 ,Q a as mb Mk' 'S igkfwmw w Jw, gas !5,wFRr'f!gGDr hw, if Lf. Q4 kvmwmw f mu fb., uf M .av , V kwfyvgiwf, 33, W S E5 3 f ,W if SQ X -NW 3? 55? Wgifgis 7 N, This is the class that came to us with a clean slate-the class with everything ahead of them. They were a bewildered group those first few days and possibly a little scared. One could always spot one of them by the h d sc e ule card in his hand and the blank look on his face. Now, after their quick adjust- ment, they can look back on a year that has been different from any other. 'They remem- ber the h ' ' ' urrying and Jostllng between classes, the lost feeling of not having a per- manent room for all classes. They remember the care they devoted to locking their lock- ers securely and the thrill of th ' f' , e1r irst Honor Day. Yes, it has been a year when the ' ' y acquainted themselves with the work- ings of the school before taking a more ac- tive part next year. That first year is past now, and the class has started to build th e golden memories that we at Greenwood hold so d T ' ' ear. hey can now move with confidence toward their place in the sun. Seventh grade remembers thrill of new Shirley Brown Bobby Bryant Saundra Burks Harry Criswell Julia Edwards Fred Farthing John 'Ferguson Johnny Ferguson Jim Fuge Rick Gardner Paul Glynn Jr. John David Good Jack Goodrich Nancy Jackson Colin Anthony Kirby Natalie Lemmon Jimmy Mason Ann Maus 'I ' fi 'E T ts i T ... at . e g l it -.... ,. J N r t ..., , lwiij ,.,, , N 2 . 355 kfff K ggih . ' -... ltl iis A V . .,, K. 1 Q Q1dlggqa 'K' JW Becky Meir Donna Mae Montgomery Robert Quinn Frances Rosen Dixie Russell Jeanne Simpson David Snapp Sally Thomas Sam Thomas Susan Tolliver Anne Williams Martha Woodside experie mes. Paying their tuition upstairs for the first time are the seventh grade officers, Treasurer Natalie Lemmon, Reporter Frances Rosen, Secretary Sam Thomas, Vice President Ann Williams, President Becky Meir. Collecting money is Mr. Edwards, auditor's assistant. Good penmanship takes time and prac- tice, are the words of wisdom spoken by supervisory Dr. Trentham, to his eager stu- dents, Fred Farthing and David Snapp. Page 23 Eighth gm ders enjo 72 1 y ew privileges. Life at Greenwood has been far mo re en- Joyable for this class th' is year, because they have had a part in the making of it. After a year of adjustment, this group has found that their years in Greenwood may be as memorable and successful as they wish to make them. The key to these anticipated suc- cesses is the new f - ound voice in school af- fairs. They participated in their first elec- tion of school officers this year, as Well as the election of Homecoming Queen and Fair and Sir Greenwood. In addition to this, they carried out man y successful projects and parties on their own. Scientific news draw' th s e attention of David Fuson as he selects a 1 recent magazine for leisure reading. l Sara Jo Andalafte Ruthmary Bane Gail Barnes John Hammon Ralph Haseltine Katy Holland 'KP' -lui Latin deriv t a lves simplify the English language for Bob McKnight, Sara Andalaft Bill B a mers Mary Horton ' ffi' e, and Stephen Schwab. urchard Cynthia Ch l Judy Collins Roland L Calvin Keet angston , 1 W ,aus-rf 'i' r 5 'W 'H I! ':.. at .445 it it iiai C s, 'f i lf . 3 .r. g. f G i .,. 1' itiss i i f t . gts S , ,.,,,,. g M, gr qgzqg A 5 S SE ?f7..4af' ii? is W - I 1 tti' l Q' Bob McKnight Carol Miller Dorothy Moody David Mosler Stephen Schwab David J. Seitz Corinna Siceluff Martha Sperry Nancy Taylor Bill Turner Roger Wardell Alice Wiles Q o,y y S J' 5 , Melvin Robinette Sally Squires Lee Yancey Lane Dustman David Fuson Mary Ann Kent Kay Klever Tallying class votes for Homecoming Queen: Secretary Katy Holland, Presi dent Sally Squires, Vice President Lee Yancey, and Treasurer Nancy Taylor Page 25 Freshmen Susie Blair Pat Brown Richard Fronabarger Cathie Gardner Ann Jones Tom Kemper FQ. CW Ann Louise Case Robert Good Karen Klann we-Q , 'fe x Ng V , A. in ,ik ,. Checking the treasury are Secretary Tom K ', empei Treasurer Joe Ollis, Pres iclent Mike Diffenderffer, Adviser Grace Gardner, and Vice President Judy Johnson. beQD slmpe seboofs future y Glenda Darby John Harris Mort Lines John Davidson Mike Diffenderffei H erbert Hoover Judy Joh nson Guy Mace Edsel Matthews 'B' ,mf 2 , , L Im, ,, 'V J , , ' ,I Zibmift. Q. A rig NM if fp,-, NW 5: we A. , .-0... J, K I i iviiii J H ' gr, . - , - ,nv Q Q 4 ,,,,. ., ,- ,, J' Vx. ilk ki'Vl 57 .,h' I A ., N as si My :Q,A Bill Mauck Joe Ollis Carrol O'Neal Susan Seabough Suzanne Seamon David Smith e li.. I Pat Riebold Bob Smith Phyllis Rippee Linda Wakeman by meeting present-day challenges. The future of a school is usually revealed in its freshman class. The outlook of the school depends largely upon the deeds and ideals of this class. When viewed in this light, the activities of the freshman class take on a new significance. We notice that the class gradually functions more efficient- ly. The freshmen are becoming more willing to enter wholeheartedly into school affairs. The Freshman-Sophomore Party supplied the needed challenge and incentive to put some of this new-found energy to work. The management of this party gave the class much of the spirit and confidence that enters into the making of a top-flight group. The budding abilities of the individual class mem- bers were further developed when the class presented two plays as an English project. Everyone had a part in the production of either Three's a Crowd or The Happy Journey. It will be interesting, in years to come, to see just how many honors this class obtains for itself and for the school. in-1- Linda Sayles Nedda White Dress rehearsal for play, Three's a Crowd assures success to Cathie Gardner and Edsel Matthews. Page 27 F SOPh077207 6S C072qZl61 p7 0g7'd772 problems. -W smwiwmw 5 5 5 Terry Ayre Linda I-Tall av f LES iii? ,. K l b if ' 1 'Q - , - :7L1fz5isgV,y3. w , k:s'iugE H - 1 E ' is '- ' ' 5' R j Q 4 W' , I' 32155 Bob Bates Dick Harris janv ig fl! :h,E: P -- as :mf ,, , F. - '- Delbert Collins Lou Ann Haseltine 'Sa Q fm, ::1in f li Linda Cottengim James Horton Organization of p 1- o g r a m selling is one of sophomore P r e s i d e n t T r e a s u r e r President Jim of the duties officers: Vice Emmy Potter, David Moore, Robinett, and Secretary Linda Hall. Sara Elkins Becky Kruse John Farrar Bill Lane 5 . M' ., Q f', Rr f I '.xJ ffflfiri, M 1 Emmy Lou Potter Jimmy Robinett Diane Hoop ' Larry Thompson Nancy Twogood Ken Walter l The sophomore class-the class with the blue and gold memories. In the ten years since the Blue and Gold Tournament was organized, the sophomore class has had charge of print- ing and selling programs for this tournament. In the course of selling ads. many a headache i came and went. Their labor didn't go for naught, however, since capacity advertise- T ment space was sold. The class found time for fun through class parties and through appre- ciation for each other. Martha Freeman Gary Lunsford Janice Fuge Mary Ann Grim David Moore Nancy Morrison Charles Ryer Sally Simpson Sandy Spradling Kathryn Whitehead Barney Whitlock Jerry Whitlock Solving tricky theorems and catchy corollaries is easy for plane geometry student, Ken Walter. Page 29 'W Nancy Boehm Bill Bur gess Judy Campbell Kay Collins Gayla Craig This happy, if somewhat exhausted group, will long remember their junior year as a year sprinkled generously with large problems and proportionately large rewards. This class has successfully carried through one of the most difficult tasks assigned to any class. the financing of the Junior-Senior Prom. This was accomplished by lots of hard work, which they learned was the only real key to success. The junior concession stand, rummage sales, paper sales, and the pro- ceeds from last year's blue and gold program sales su ml' d 1 1e the much-needed cash. After such hard Work the clas ' , .s parties and the Prom seemed especially enjoyable. This class has had th ' e preparation for a Very memor- able senior year. Seeking more information from salesman be- fore deciding on class ring is David Hudson. ' f' 4 fb k 1 4 12 dl John Criswell Richard Donaldson Davoren Dustman Bill Fesperman Wilma Geil 1163116 G00d1'lCh Henry Haswell Harriet Heer David Hudson Frank Jacks r . A N , I : 5 , :,,. . I I i 7 V Vk.k Lrkik l WWI' - .VI V i n h K ,-K ..., . . V pu., ,:,, ,Rm M g . . , -- Qe-r p ,yyv 1 , p vvl ilu.. p .XX p . 'Ur f Q- 5 X S L it-it af- Q1,' it S ' X- '05 -'-V V ,swf V rr.V,k KV: , -,,-,. ., A, -:V kykrb i it X in . ,,,'k: :V,-rkf - - if I Judy Linthicum John Love Mike Nicholson Karen Ordahl Jimmy Pickering Joe Rich Eldon Rippee Mark Rosen Donna Ryker Ann Scroggins Sharon Shannon Harley Snyder Don Stephens Emily Taylor Suzanne Wann money-making obstacle. Pop stand management was one of the many projects of junior Kay Collins lends her spirit of coopera- class officers, President Don Stephens, Treasurer Frank Jacks, tion by wielding a broom aus the Juniors Secretary Ileane Goodrich, and Vice President John Criswell. clean up the gym following' a game. Page 31 Seniors strive or a memorable year . . . Final touches are put on registration posters for Homecoming by hard working seniors Rosemary Stone, Jeanette Rea, and Kim McCoy. Don Anderson Bohhy Booth Herbert Collins Genevieve Crain Page 32 Putty lillis Susie Haswell The Class of 1956 met commencement with emotions identical to those felt by grad- uating classes before it. A sense of achieve- ment was received with diplomas, and anx- iety for the years ahead filled each heart. Appreciation for the many things gained at Greenwood brought a feeling of sadness at parting with those who had meant so much in their lives. Yet, looking back on life Under the Greenwood Tree, there are many Golden Memories with which they will never part . . . the many questions for which they sought answers . . . the guiding hands that gave them the key to doors of knowledge and success . . . cramming for tests . . . research at the library . . . the rush between classes . . . gab-fests at noon . . . the hours spent in preparation for the Football Ban- quet and the Prom . . . caroling in the halls . . . the blustery air at football games . . . grabbing for a Cub Standard . . . the Blue and Gold Tournament . . . the heritage that is passed from class to class and added to each year. engaging in a whirlwind of activities Cynthia Farthing Larry French Nancy Fritts Gary Gray Wayne Hudson Ann Hunter Ted Jordan Allen Kuhn Last minute instructions for the Ohio State Aptitude Test are given by sponsor, Dr. Trentham, to class officers: President Dick Retallick, Secretary Nancy Thompson, Vice President Nancy Smith, Treasurer Roy Testerman. DON ANDERSON-Football 2 years. BOBBIE BOOTH-Cub Standard Staff, Scholarship, FHA President, 1 Rating State Music Festival 2 years, Drum Corps 4 years. HERBERT COLLINS-Silver Medal 2 years, Carl A. ,Davis Medal, Annual Staff 2 years, Cub Standard Staff 4 years, Scholarship 6 years, Football 3 years, Football Co-Captain, Basketball 2 years, Track 3 years, Student Council 2 years, 'Junior Rotarian, Valedictorian. GENE- VIEVE CRAIN-Drum Corps. PATTY ELLIS- Annual Staff 2 years, Scholarship 5 years, Drum Corps 4 years. CYNTHIA FARTHING-Cub Stand- ard Staff 4 years, Cub Standard Editor, Scholar- ship 6 years, Homecoming Attendant, Cheerleader 3 years, Departmental Honors in Physical Educa- tion, Drum Corps 4 years, Fair Greenwood. LARRY FRENCH-Football 2 years. NANCY FRITTS- Cub Standard Staff 2 years, Homecoming Queen, Student Council, Drum Corps 4 years, Drum Corps Major, Cheerleader. GARY GRAY-Student Council. SUSIE HASWELL-Scholarship 6 years, Student Council, Swimming Club, Swimming Club President, Departmental Honors in Latin, Drum Corps 4 years. ANN HUNTER--Drum Corps. TEDDY JORDAN- Silver Medal, Scholarship 3 years, Class President, Football 3 years, Football Co-Captain, Student Body President, Student Council, Basketball Manager. ALLEN KUHN-Football, Basketball, Track 2 years, Annual Staff. Page 33 Jack Long Kim McCoy Jim McGuire Jim McKnight . . . and seekin vieve Crain and Jack Long in Dr. T1'entham's office Clyde Medley Roy Testerman Page 34 Trimming the stauway with cedar at Christ- mas are Cynthia Farthing and Dick Retallick. umm-m L ummm . Hi ,rr W. Preparatory information for college is studied by Gene- the key to success in years 0 come. JACK LONG-Cub Standard Staff 3 years, Scholar- ship 3 years, Class President, Student Council, Junior Rotarian. KIM McCOY-Cub Standard Staff 2 years, Drum Corps 2 years, French Club Presi- dent. JIM MCGUIRE-Cub Standard Staff 2 years, Football 2 years. JIM MCKNIGHT-Scholarship, Football 2 years. Basketball 2 years, Track 2 years, Student Body Secretary. CLYDE MEDLEY-An- nual Staff 2 years, Football 2 years, Basketball, Student Council. JEANETTE REA-Annual Staff, Cub Standard Staff, Scholarship, Sophomore Pil- grimage, Departmental Honors in Art, Member of All State Orchestra, Drum Corps. DICK RETAL- LICK-Annual Staff 2 years, Cub Standard Staff 2 years, Scholarship 4 years, Class President 2 years, Football. NANCY SMITH-Cub Standard Staff, Student Council, Drum Corps 3 years, Drum Corps President. ROSEMARY STONE-Annual Staff, Cub Standard Staff 2 years, Homecoming Attendant, Cheerleader 2 years, Drum Corps, First Place in Radio at Little National Speech Tourna- ment. ROY TESTERMAN-Silver Medal 2 years, Sophomore Pilgrimage, Annual Staff 2 years, Cub Standard Staff, Scholarship 6 years, Football 2 years, Basketball 3 years, Student Council, Saluta- torian. NANCY THOMPSON-Henrietta Keller Award, Annual Staff 2 years, Annual Editor, Cub Standard Staff 2 years, Scholarship 6 years, Dra- matics Club President, Student Council, Depart- mental Honors in Speech, 1 Rating at State Music Festival, 1 Rating at State Speech Festival, De- bate Squad 2 years, Drum Corps 4 yea1's. ASTOR WEST-Annual Staff, Debate Squad 2 years. ROGER WILLIAMS-Football. KENNY WILLS- Football 2 years, Basketball 2 years, Track, Student Council, Sir Greenwood. Jeanette Rea Dick Retallick Nancy Thompson Astor West Adding color and beauty to the queen's stand before the Home coming game are Gary Gray, Jack Long, and Susie Haswell Nancy Smith Rosemary Stone Roger Williams Kenny Wills Page 35 We remember organizations- the spice of extra-curricular activities added to school life rounds out our high school education . . . training received in leadership and responsibility . . . lessons in working together, and deep appreciation for a finished project. X : f,f: f ff, A vi . P -:QW W' X A 3 453 5 ,.:. ,E X 1 :': 4 ' if 5 Y if xx Q? Q it vii, sw Q., - , ,- A , ,, .gf , , . ,. , AsS-'j f' vb f -fx ,, 1 'M e-Ti me if QQ 'f r ,A EP . Q9 N' S if eff 'M U' 4923 X' Q r Maintaining school democracy is not an easy task, but the Student Council proved they were capable of providing this essential element of school life. With two elected rep- resentatives from each room, they met regu- larly throughout the year to discuss school problems and plan various activities. They realized their responsibility in school func- tions, and did their best to help guide the students and their organizations. They con- tributed to the school spirit by supervising the election of cheer leaders, selling ribbons and megaphones, and staging the annual bonfire. Continuously striving for school unity, they presented a prize for the best Sponsor .lack Bush looks on as Secretary Jim decorated laoom at Chrlstmas' d 0 H a te d McKnight and President Teddy Jordan tally ballots Christmas baskets to. needy families' and in the election of Fair and Sir Greenwood for 1956. Olganlzed School electlons- Student Council exemplifies democmqf. Christmas spirit was evidenced as the Student Council assembled food and trimmed baskets for needy families. Ifront row: Sandra liurks, David beitz, Linda Wakeman 'md H'll'l'V Criswell Now two Kenn W'll H l 't Collins, David Hudson, Karen Ordahl, Nancy Twogood, Edsel Matthcxvs. iihsenti Jerry Whitlock, Co1'innj1'Sifeili1??. Page 38 Efficiency with economy iv bo memakeriv dream Learning to cook and sew are the main objectives of any Future Homemakers of America. This year's Club has not only ac- complished these goals but also had fun and entertainment. Any girl enrolled in a home economics class or a previous student of home economics may belong. The organiza- tion had a dinner meeting on the second Wednesday of every month in the Home Economics Department with their sponsor, Mrs. Clara Merrifield. At their second meet- ing the group held an impressive installation of officers. For their December meeting they had a mother-daughter banquet, with turkey and all the trimmings, completely prepared by the Home Economics Department. The group covered a chair for the faculty lounge in January and presented stocking dolls to the Negro nursery at a party during Febru- ary. Journeying to Jefferson City for the annual state FHA meeting highlighted April, and a tea for the students and faculty was held in the spring. The Club's annual style show of self-made garments in the spring climaxed the year's activities. Tempting foods and stunning styles may re- sult as this group prepares for a lesson. They are: Gayla Craig, Genevieve Crain, Judy Camp- bell, Susie Haswell, Donna Ryker, Suzanne Wann, Sharon Shannon, and Davoren Dustman. B Soapsuds Chatter themed the President, Bobbie Booth, lights the eighth candle symbolic of furthering interest in home economics during the installation of: Songleader Ann Hunter, Vice President Karen Ordahl, Parliamentarian Hattie Heer, Re- porter-Historian Anne Scroggins, and Secretary-Treasurei' Ileane Goodrich. skit given by Hattie Heer, Donna Ryker, Judy Campbell, and Ileane Goodrich at the Sub-District FHA Meeting in Republic, November 19. rogressive Layouts for division pages and cov- er design are discussed by artists Rosemary Stone and Jeanette Rea. 408.- Sales are completed by business managers Joe Rich and Dick Retallick as they collect from Genevieve Crain and Nancy Fritts. Sc-arcli! Copy, headlines, synonyms, new ideas and old ideas whirl endlessly for Mark Rosen, Eldon Rippee, Henry Haswell, Herbert Collins, Roy Testerman, Kay Collins, Emily Taylor, and Astor West in their tasks as copywriters. Page 40 yearbook records Greemooo dis' fgttietb year. A familiar scene of GHS is Editor-in-Chief Nancy Thompson, Assistant Ann Scroggins, Associ- ate Patty Ellis, and Adviser Mrs. Calton as they work together in building a better book. Staff members gained valuable exper- ience in writing, drawing, and planning, be- fore the thirty-first volume of Under the Greenwood Tree was published. The years have brought many changes in our yearbook. Fifteen copies were hand-lettered and given to the students in 1925. Next, partial mimeo- graphing was used. Gradual revisions con- tinued and greater improvements were evi- dent in 1955, when a printing process was adopted. That was the year we became a member of the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association and the National Scholas- tic Press Association. When the 1955 book was entered in competitive evaluation, it re- ceived an excellent rating from the MIPA, and a first class from the NSPA. This achievement added another laurel to the collection of golden memories, and set a high goal for this year's staff. Despite physical revisions, the purpose of the Greenwood Tree has remained stable throughout the years. Each staff has attempted to make a complete record of life at Greenwood, there- by providing a key to golden memories. Photographers Don Stephens and Clyde Medley Search through their work for print perfection. Page 41 ew ideas ana' enthusiasm teamea' with Artist Jeanette Rea puts last min- ute touches on her stencil as printer, Nancy Smith, goes to press. Beat your deadline, not your brains, has been the motto for this year's Cub Standard staff. And an effective deadline schedule has proved to be the greatest asset for the bi-monthly newspaper published en- tirely as an extra-curricular activity. Editor, Cynthia Farthing, returned from Chicago in August where she attended the National Scholastic Press Association Con- ference. The plans and enthusiasm gained by this trip were shared by the entire staff in the preparation for a more streamlined pub- lication. Eight o'clock rewrite sessions each Thursday morning produced sleepy-eyed but eager reporters and editors anxious to im- prove their copy. With an entirely new stock of supplies, textbooks, and the addition of a new name- plate, the Cub Standard has steadily march- ed forward. Scanning the latest issue of the Cub Standard for errors or oversights and emphasizing the highlights, as improvements, is one of the most important jobs for: Sports Editor Herbert Collins, Associate Editor Dick Retallick, Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Farthing, Assistant Editor Frank Jacks, Adviser Jeanne Stinson. Page 42 bara' work make a better Cub Stana'ara'. Interesting bits of gossip, as well as ideas, turn up when the staff writers get together. Standing, left to right, are Wilma Geil, Bill Lane, Jack Long, and Sally Simpson. Seated are Karen Ordahl, Kathryn White- head, Susan Seabough, Assistant Editor Emily Taylor, and Martha Freeman. Harriet Heer is absent. Q 5 'f Typing is not the only skill required of typists! At left, Ileane Good- Rushing full Sfgesd tahefld Eeems rich and Kim McCoy discuss a problem in punctuation as head typist, nfcciisaliy ash 5 1109: .St I eac . ex' Nancy Fritts, and Sharon Shannon verify syllabication. C1 e Y Of elf Us mas Issue' Page 43 Coach Bill Maynard explains a new argument to debaters, Front row: Astor West, Karen Ordahl, Emily Taylor, and N incy Thompson. Row two: Emmy Poti :r, Martha Freeman, Adviser Mrs. Stinson, Nancy Boehm, and Frank Jacks. dive speech squad hrin s home honors. Success followed hard work for the Green- wood speech squad this year, as debaters and entrants in individual events journeyed to various tournaments. In 1926, Greenwood boasted its first debate team, but it was discontinued until 1940. This program also ceased, but debating was revived again in 1954. This year's debate team came forth with a good record as they discussed the question of Federal Aid to Higher Education. Under the leadership of Mr. Bill Maynard and Mrs. Stinson, the debaters went to the Central High School Tournament where they placed second. The speech squad then traveled to Muskogee, Oklahoma for the Little Nation- al Tournamentf' where individual entries brought high honors. Clashes at North Kansas City were next hurdled by the de- baters. At Neosho, Missouri, individuals Page 44 again ranked high, while the debaters tied for third place. First place was captured by the debate team at the Drury College Tour- ney. At Greenwood's second annual assembly debate, the Affirmative, Astor West and Nancy Thompson, lost a split decision to the Negative, Emily Taylor and Karen Ordahl. Cynthia 'Farthing and Rosemary Stone added their talent to that of the debate squad members as Greenwoodites won con- sistently in individual events. Debaters Martha Freeman, Emmy Potter, Frank Jacks, and Nancy Boehm gathered valuable experience as they whirled through a suc- cessful year. As the year progressed, Ken Walter, Eldon Rippee, and Delbert Collins joined the squad. The last of the season was spent in prep- aration for the District Elimination and State Speech Festival in the spring. l Dmmdtics Club develops hidden talent. - -. rw.. . Executive Committee makes plans: Cynthia Farthing, Jean- Speech student, Judy Linthicum, uses tape recorder ette Rea, Nancy Smith, Nancy Thompson, Eldon Rippee. to evaluate her enunciation and pitch variation. The Dramatics Club, which was origi- nally organized in 1947 under the supervision of the English supervisor, is open to any member of the junior or senior class. While its purpose is to promote an interest in dra- matics, the Club has branched into other activities, too. This year the Club undertook the purchase of a speech trophy case. The meetings themselves were Iull of fun. Impromptu skits and charades present- ed by members of the group unlocked many a hidden talent. The highlight of the year was the presentation of a scene from Kaufman and Hart's You Can't Take It With You. Enjoying a humorous pantomimeby Astor West and Gary Gray are Dramatics Club members. Left, Front row: Cyn- thia lfzirthing, Patty Ellis, Kim McCoy. Susie Haswell, Jeanette Rea, Herbert Collins. Row two: Karen Ordahl, Roy Testerman, Davoren Dustman, Larry French. Standing: Wayne Hudson, Dick Retallick, John Criswell, President Nancy Thompson, Nancy Boehm, Clyde Medley, Rosemary Stone, Harriet Heer. Right, Front row: Judy Linthicum, Kay Collins, Wilma Geil, Nancy Fritts, Emily Taylor. Standing: Eldon Rippee, Don Anderson, Ted Jordan, David Hudson, Adviser Mrs. Stinson. Page 45 Drum Corps poses in smart lookin 'f g uni orms. Front row: Vice President Cynthia Farthing, Ileane Goodrich, Drum Major Nancy l'1'1tts, Mary Grim, Drum Majorette Ann Scroggins, Martha Freeman, Harriet Heer. Row two: President Nancy Smith, Secretary and Drum Captain Patty Ellis, Kay Collins, Kim McCoy, Bobbie Booth, Nancy Twogoocl, Judy Linthicum, Ann Hunter, Becky Kruse, Nancy Morrison, Janice F ' ' ' Mr. McCurry tends to his join of pouiin . ' g coffee at annual pic supper after hall game. Page 46 uge, Sally Simpson, Diane Roop, rum orps works lmm' These girls all d .ressed in white and blue pranced and played miles just for you. Dur- ing the year, the Drum Corps enjoyed par- ticipation in three parades and several home football games. In the fall, the group dis- played their talents in the annual Drum Corps clinic held at Southwest Missouri State College. Portr: lying the bluejays through original lyrics are senior Drum Corps girls at Football Banquet. ...Q Ili 'lit Nancy Boehm. Row three: Jeanette Rea, Susan Sealiough, Treasurer Nancy Thompson, Linda Hall, Wilma Geil, Sun lflkins Emily Taylor Linda S2.lVlQS,C2ltlllCGlLl'ClY16l', Sandy Sprzidling, Karen Ordahl, Pat Brown, Karen H ll Li da . 2 . i . . , 1. , . Klann Emmy Potter, Absent when picture was tukcn, Suzanne Wann, Rosemary Stone, Susie aswe , n 7 1 Cottengim, Genevieve Crain, and Donna Ryker. as they step out to ez successful year. With the guidance of sponsor, Mr. Mc- Curry, and President. Nancy Smith, the girls raised money through candy sales and a pie supper. The result of their hard work was a wonderful and memorable Football Banquet. Other activities included a Christmas party and a picnic given in honor of the seniors. Filling their plates with turkey and all the trimmings are guests at the Football Banquet. ia, 3 Serving pie at the Drum Corps' annual event are President, Nancy Smith, and helper, Susie Haswell. Page 47 Festive Romani costumes lent atmosphere to the an- nual banquet. Sophomore Latin Club members are, Front row: Sally Simpson, Diane Roop, Mary Grim, Martha Freeman, Emmy Potter. Row two: Lou Ann Haseltine, Jerry Whitlock, Bill Lane, Delbert Collins, Jim Robinett, Terry Ayre, Barnes Whitlock, and Linda Cottengim. . 1,6407 ,At FU Q S in S BN 3 E it S 'S N . Us 'JY' E Rt. S bs Sf.. S . R1 B The activities of the Latin Club, Societas Romana, centered around the Roman ban- quet given in the spring. This banquet was a worthwhile project for the Club, because it furnished the motive for much detailed study of Roman homes and meals. Tradition- ally, the first-year class must be slaves and serve the noble Romans at the banquet. The slaves planned the details of the feast, and the 'tguestsn were responsible for the enter- tainment and speeches that followed. The members of the Latin Club relied on their motto, Labor Omnia Vincit, Work Con- quers All, in preparing for the banquet. President, Emmy Potter, conducted noon meetings, at which time plays were presented under the direction of sponsor, Mrs. Rice. 1'ifi ,big -wif- Christmas carols, sung in Latin by these freshman members, were enjoyed by both faculty and students. Front row: Glenda Darby, Susie Blair, Anna Louise Casey, Nedda White, Karen Klann, Judy Johnson, Ann Jones, Suz- anne Seamon, Carroll O'Neal, Joe Ollis. Row two: Pat Riebold, Phyllis Rippee, Linda Sayles, Susan Seabough, Bill Mauck, Cathie Gardner, Bob Smith, Pat Brown, Linda Wakeman, Mike Diffenderffer, and Eddie Matthews. Page 48 Taking a breather are Swimming Club members. Front row: Nancy Morrison, Sandy Spradling, Sara Elkins, Cynthia Chalmers, Martha Sperry, Mary Horton, Alice Wiles. Row two: Nancy Twogood, Becky Kruse, Emmy Potter, Linda Hall, Cynthia Farthing, Gail Barnes, Nancy Taylor. Row three: Diane Roop, Sally Simpson, Nancy Fritts, Martha Freeman, Judy Linthicum, Susie Haswell, and Harriet Heer. Ab- sent: Nancy Smith, Judy Woodside, Natalie Lemmon, and Carol Miller. Continental Capers themes water ballet. Practice makes perfect could easily have been the motto of the Merry Mermaids this year. Swimming the year around, the members, led by President Susie Haswell, practiced their strokes in preparation for the big show in the spring. Continental Capers was the theme chosen this year for the annual water ballet presented in March. All the club members participated in at least one of the acts which included solos, duets, trios, and larger groups. Under the direction of Mrs. Clark, the girls worked up their numbers to music and with the help of costumes put on a most colorful and entertaining show. A young organization in its second year of existence, the Swimming Club is fast be- coming a permanent activity at Greenwood. Listening to records for possible use in the water ballet are Club members, Gail Barnes and Susie Haswell. 2 I Memories are made of this. Sukiaki and saki are fed to speech squad members by the Ordahls Rosemary Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Maynard, Martha Freeman, and Karen Ordahl wield -chopsticks at Japanese-style feast. 3 S X Typing final copy for the Annual is Donna Ryker, new and valuable 4, . A addition to the yearbook staff. ' 'A B Team Cheerleaders, Sara Elkins, Sandy Spradling, Becky Kruse, and Emmy Potter practice on one of their newest yells. PTA President, Mrs. Lester Cox, extends greet- ings to Dr. Wise at the Annual Silver Tea given at an afternoon meeting of the PTA First place in the Christmas decoration of rooms contest was awarded the seventh grade by judges, Mr. Scarborough and Dr. Trentham. Cheerleaders boost team to vietofy. Keep up school spirit, boost the morale of the team has been the motto of Green- wood's cheering organization since 1925, at which time it got its start in the form of a pep club. This group sat together at games and cheered the school on to victory. They also sold tickets to different activities and kept things talked up. In the mid-1930's the Pep Squad was organized. Cheering at the games has become their responsibility, and the student body will not soon forget their invariable announcement on the day of a game, Pep assembly at 3:15 in front of the trophy case. The students and teachers were greeted at Christmas with a personalized card from the cheerleaders. They with their sponsor, Miss Gardner, also sponsored bus trips to out-of-town games. With the coming of basketball season, B-team cheerleaders were elected to help cheer the B-team to a victor- ious season. They're a tough team, but we'll do our best, says Jim McKnight as he speaks for team at pep assembly. Snappy style and radiant smiles exemplify the fighting spirit of cheerleaders, Emily Tay- lor, Rosemary Stone, Nancy Fritts, Cynthia Farthing, Harriet Heer, and Martha Freeman. Page 51 we 1- :1Q!s!mfLz'.?'.,L:Yi'Y:ww!mmu'ka!mmI1f94'4s: Chosen by the lettermen as co-captains forthe year were guard Teddy Jordan and halfback Herbert Collins. U 12 defeated season This year G r e e n w o o d produced its twelfth championship football team since the sport was begun in 1926 by Coach J. H. fSpeedyD Collins. On August 21 a group of eager prospects reported to begin practice for the coming gridiron season. Among them were ten returning lettermen who provided a strong foundation on which the Bluejays formed one of the best teams of the area. Two workouts a day were held until school opened while Coach Collins, aided by Assist- ant Coach Charles Raich, began to mold a championship team. One of the outstanding characteristics of this year's team was their defensive record which was the fifth best in the school's history. Greenwood scored 149 points while only two teams tallied against them. Golden City made 6 points and Cabool scored 19 for a total of 26. The Bluejays, with a record of 6 wins, one tie and no defeats, were ranked among the top teams of the district. Practice and teamwork together with fine coaching enabled these hardworking lettermen to have a successful sea- son, Front row: Coach Collins, Allen Kuhn, Herbert Collins, Jim McKnight, Kenny Wills, Coach Raich. Row two: Clyde Medley, Roy Testerman, Ted Jordan, Joe Rich, Roger Williams, Jim McGuire, Don Anderson. Row three: Don Stephens, Dick Retallick, Larry French, Mark Rosen, Bill Lane. Absent when picture was taken, John Love. , mms football team a championsbzf mtin . Greenwood moves forward as the Bluejays' hard-driving fullback, Allen Kuhn 1435, picks up yardage against the Sarcoxie Bears in Homecoming game. Guard Teddy Jordan C515 and halfback Kenny Wills 1461 lead interference FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood 20 7 28 14 27 34 19 ' Houston O Bolivar 0 Golden City n 6 Walnut Grove 0 Marionville 0 Sarcoxie 0 Cabool 19 Issuing equipment to lineman Larry French is Coach Collins as he outfits the squad for the coming season. Page 5 3 Cagers undefeated din regular season B Team members getting U16 lowdown from Coach Collins are, Front row: Terry Ayre, Richard Donald- son, and John Love. Row two: Barney Whitlock, Henry Haswell, Bill Lane, and Charles Ryer. Row three: Bill Fesperman, Joe Rich, Delbert Collins, and Mark Rosen. E Allen Kuhn Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood J Roy Testerman Page 54 Basketball Scoreboard Strafford Everton Nixzx Ozark Phillipslmurg Crane Clever Hurley Cabool Rogersville Ozark Hurley Phillipsburg Nixa m V Crane Rogersville Tournament Record Fordland Chadwick Aurora Clever Galena Verona Marionville Crocker Elkland Forsyth Buffalo Clyde Medley .arm-A. llQ.- ' ' 2 gl ial 5 in ' Q i . 1 : fg25f2?fT57f7i.'i T ' ..e-f E . y 'iifir ' f'Yfg5,g,.. '313' Herbert Collins Going high for a rebound in a game with Hur- ley are Jim McKnight and Roy Testerman. 1 .X fi. .K Z f s.i,,,..,... iq.. 5535, c Qi., .V N. 5 ' , H Y , .M .N my we ,,. ., W .S K3 FY Jim McKnight With four returning lettermen from last year's championship squad, along with a group of hopeful candidates, Coach J. H. Col- lins built one of the most outstanding basket- ball teams in Greenwood's history. The sparkling part of the Bluejays' cam- paign was their regular season record. The Jays were undefeated inall of their regular season contests, and they extended their un- defeated regular season mark over the past two seasons. Another feather added to the Bluejays' nest was their tournament' record. They placed second in the Clever Meet losing in an overtime period to the host team. They were crowned champions of the Marionville Tour- ney and placed second in their own Blue and Gold Tournament. Manager Ted Jordan and Reserve Center Joe Rich admire the new Blue and Gold trophy. 'Qi 6 3 We remember traditions- our time-honored activities . . . both those with the many frills of ceremony and those which have become pure custom Homecoming and Honor Day mixed with student teachers and office duty . . . these are all traditions which we live, love, and cherish. MF' Page 58 Wekome mat is thrown out for alumni. Brimming with excitement, Greenwood's alumni returned on the weekend of October 20 to join in the jubilant festivities of Home- coming. The original homecoming, which be- gan around 1927, was quite unlike this year's festivities. At that time there was simply a banquet given by the alumni in honor of the present graduating class. In 1941, the first Greenwood Homecoming queen was elected. This year's golden chain of events was begun with a pep rally held on the campus around a brilliant bonfire. At the height of the rally, the Sarcoxie Bears were burned in effigy. Hopes changed to realizations the next day as Greenwood romped to a 37-0 victory. Celebration during the half-time was ac- cented by the crowning of Nancy Fritts, Queen of Greenwood's 1955 Homecoming. Loyal enthusiasts stand up for the kickoff which opens the She WHS atffnded by Cynthia Farthing 3-nd Bluejays' Homecoming game against the Sarcoxie Bears. ROS6ITl3.I'y SICOHQ. The door was closed on Homecoming by a dance in the Student Center Ballroom. There the royal trio and their escorts, Nancy Fritts and Morris Jess, Cynthia Farthing and Clyde Medley, Rosemary Stone and Newt Wakeman, were recognized by the Student Body President. During intermission, the Alumni Association elected Bob Gordon, Class of 1954, as president. Dr. Wise, Director of the Training School, extends a welcome to Greenwood alumni. Alumni enjoy i'l'llllU0l'l'y punch, Cookies, and conversational chatter as a pleasant break during the Homecoming dance. fer., HW Queen Nancy Fritts ,M Rosemary Stone Cynthia Farthing Student Body President, Ted Jordan, represents Greenwood as he Alumni Pl'6Sid611t3 Bill Haldie, HP' presents Queen Nancy Fritts with a crown of white button mums. plauds the CI'0WI11I1g of the QUSGH ? i? ' ' ' ' f.. .11 gifs A Collins and Testerman top class of 1956 Herbert Collins Roy Testerman For the first time in many years, valedictorian and salutatorian are both boys. Herbert Collins topped this year's class with a 10.3 average. Roy Testerman followed close behind with an average of 10.067, A fine athletic record has been earned by both in football basketball, and track Th h - , . ey ave represented their class on the student coun C11 and are on the staffs of the school publications. Herbert d R ' ' an oy have the same aims for the future. They plan to study engineering. With their fine scholastic records they are sure to succeed. Qbpon-no yasu mi prevails as prom tlaeme. invitations are extended by Nancy Boehm to juniors, seniors, faculty, and dates or mates. Ooh, what a grand time! A dinner-dance I'll never forget! These were only two of the many comments following the Junior- Senior Prom held on May 19 at Riverside. Nippon-no yasumi, meaning a Japanese fes- tival, prevailed as the Japanese theme. Jap- anese lanterns extended from fish nets as a false ceiling. Place cards festooned with cherry blossoms in keeping with the tradi- tional Japanese cherry festival adorned each guests's place. The curtain closed on Eddie Ball's music at midnight, but that glorious annual event shall always remain a cherished golden memory. Students enter the order of the rose. t Fah'and Sn'Greenwood Cynthia Farthing and Kenneth Wills One of the most important events in a student's life at Greenwood is Honor Day. As the name implies, this is a day for honoring outstanding' students. When it was first established in 1926, the presiding figures were Fair Greenwood and First Citizen, the latter representing the true spirit of Greenwood. In 19411, a third figure, Sir Greenwood, was added, entirely re- placing First Vitizen by 1946. Candidates for First Citizen had been nominated by the faculty, but Fair and Sir Greenwood are traditionally chosen by student vote. liach student honored is presented an American Beauty Rose, and admitted to the Order of the Hose. To appear in Honor Day, a student must have had an SH average for the academic year, been class president, student council representative, lettered in a sport, earned a 1 rating, for individual performance in the state music or speech festival, or received depart- mental honors. The Carl A. Davis Medal is awarded to honor roll students who lettered in three sports, while the Silver Medal is given to those who lettered in one sport and maintained an S average. A senior who has proven outstanding in the music department receives the Henrietta Keller Award. Although the llonor Day ceremony has moved from the Greenwood Gym to the SMS Audi- torium, and other technical changes have taken place, the dignity and spirit surrounding! the Order of the Hose remain with us. Page etls snatch 4 glance E V S All grades at Greenwood Combine to form :L tradi- tional Christmas chorus on the hall steps at noon. Like all high school students, Gary Lunsford eagerly takes his turn at office duty. VVell-worn phone is used hy Nancy Boehm as Donna Ryker and Jimmy Piekering wait. Page 62 i Yuletide spirit prevails as David Hudson, Kenny Wills, and Jim McKnight arrange Christmas baskets donated hy each class. tbrou la the keyhole at School spirit and hope for a victory burn as bright- ly as does our bonfire on the eve of Homecoming. ! A Extra kindnesses shown by M1'. Cooper are in- dispensable. Above, he reminds Ann Scroggins and Nancy Thompson of often forgotten coats. s cf, or 01 5 4 J' i 'Q 4 153,-.I IQZI -0 s 'Ie S A ss M' familiar memories. Recording absences is one of the many duties of Dr. Trenthum's secretary, Jean Walker. Narrator Astor West and pianist Don Thomp- son rehearse for Waring's t'Song of Christmas. Long hours of thought and action go into the publication of a yearbook, but that alone is not sufficient. The spirit of cooperation is necessary, and in appreciation for that spirit, the staff wishes to thank everyone who helped, especially Dr. Wise, Dr. Trentham, the entire faculty, Semco Color Press, Dun- can Studios, Provine Studios, and special recognition to adviser, Mrs. Ivan Calton. Page 63 1 Page 64 As the door closes on this year's events, we face tomorrow with great expectations. Life at Greenwood has provided a basic education, a general academic knowledge that prepares us to meet the future. We have learned how to think and make our own decisions, how to appre- ciate the human world. The key locks these golden memories in our hearts, and then leads on in readiness to open the doorways ahead. ww f. N '4K ,0,g4,4,,.,e,fAQ,5i WB ow' .ef wJ