Groesbeck High School - Taog Yearbook (Groesbeck, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1956 volume:

9SM-5SII ANNUAL STAFF Back row: Joe Leach, James Fewell, Billy Head, William Rhodes, Linda Kilgore, Barbara Stohler. Front row: Preston Geren, Marvin Kinsala, Annette Rader, Judy Melton, Jane Burney, Linda Long, Marilyn Ashburn, Peggy Murray, Francene Steele. EDITORS Judy Melton, Editor-in-chief; Billy Head, Assistant Editor Lay-out Editors? Annette Rader Marilyn Ashburn Joe Leach Art Editor? Francine Steele Photographer? Linda Kilgore Advertising Manager? William Rhodes Business Manager? Marvin Kinsala Salesmen: James Fewell Jane Burney Preston Geren Barbara Stohler Linda Long, Manager Peggy Murray S THE SCHOOL G. H. S. SCHOOL SONG When to the future days Our song shall reign, Onward to victory, May we win again today. We'll give a cheer for old G. H. S., Long may she reign Supreme in her victory, For the dear old Groesbeck High. ADMINISTRATION SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE Taog Staff, Advisors, and Students: May I offer my congratulations for the production of this Yearbook. It will be the most treasured book in your library in the years to come. May your most treasured dreams become real. Sincerely yours. PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE This book is the emblem of another step of progress in each of your lives. May each future step bring you nearer the threshold of success. Remember that success cannot be measured monetarily, but is measured by the constructive contribution you make toward your feliowman. Sincerely yours. BOARD OF EDUCATION Elmer Beene, Sr. -- Business Manager Rufus Oliver, Jr. -- Vice-President Elvie McClendon James Oliver — Secretary Milton Ferguson — President Dick Long Mrs. Joe T. Henderson Ollie Ale wine FACULTY Mrs. D. D. Prince B. A. Baylor University English and Spanish Senior Sponsor Junior Sponsor Mr. D. D. Prince B. S. Texas A. I. History and Physical Education Mr. Richard Wier B. S. Texas A. I. Music and History Senior Sponsor Miss Jessie Winston A. B.; M. A. Universit of Arizona Arizona State English and Librarian Junior Sponsor Mrs. James Newberry B. S. S. W. T. S. T. C. Homemaking Mrs. G. W. Parten Secretary Mrs. Ernest Hintz B. B. A. S. H. S. T. C. Commercial Sophomore Sponsor Freshman Sponsor Mr. Jack Faubion B. S.; M. S. Oklahoma A. M. Baylor University Chemistry and Physical Education Mr. Eugene Scott S. H. S. T. C. Vocational Agriculture Miss Imagene White B. A. T. S. C. W. Mathematics F reshman Sponsor Eighth Grade Sponsor Mr. Ernest Hintz B. S.; M. A. S. H. S. T. C. Vocational Agriculture Mrs. Walter Leach B. A. Baylor University English and History Eighth Grade Sponsor Mr. Carroll Scott B. S.; M. A. S. H. S. T. C. Math and Science SENIORS John Lenamon - Treasurer, Jearl Martin - President, Garvis Shields - Vice-President, Gayle Weaver Sergeant-at-Arms, Martha Stone - Secretary. Mrs. W. R. Melton Mrs. Franklin Jackson Mrs. Frank Davis Room Mother 2-4 Room Mother 1, 2, 4 Room Mother 3, 4 Martin, Jearl President of Senior Class 4; Football 2-4; F.F.A. 1-4; Class Officer 2; F. H. A. Hero 4; Student Council 4; Coronation 4; Prince 4; Track 2-4; On 440 Relay Team which won 2nd in State. Ahlfinger, John F.F.A. 1-3; Vice-President 1; Track 2, 4; Football 2-4; Basketball 2, 4; Class Officer 3; Baseball 2, 4; Coronation 2, 4; Senior Class Favorite 4; On 440 Relay Team which won 2nd in State. Clay, Mary Edna F.H. A. 1 -4; F.H. A. Officer 4; Coronation 4; Minstrel 4; Band 1-3; HobbyC lub 1; Junior Play 3; Essay Writing 4; Senior Play Usher 4. Clay, Nelda Sue Jr. High Cheerleader 1; Cheerleader 2-4; Head Cheerleader 3, 4; Student Council 1; Most Popular Underclassman 2; F.F.A. Sweetheart 3; Band 1-4; F.H. A. 1; Hobby C 1 u b 1; Coronation 1-4; Princess 4; Paper Staff 2, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Class Officer 3; Annual Staff 2, 3. Davis, Leo Class Officer 2, 3; Football 2, 4; Basketball 4; Junior Play 3; Annual Staff 3; F.F.A. 1-3; Coronation 4; Student Council 4; Student Council President 4; Mr. G.H.S. 4; Track 3, 4; Selected Best Supporting Actor in District 21 -A. 4; One-Act Play 4; Senior Play 4; Citizenship Award 4. Fewell, James President of Freshman C 1 a s s 1; Football 2-4; Captain 4; Basketball 3, 4; T rack 3,4; Volleyball 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Student Council 4; F. F. A. 1 -3; F. F. A. Officer 2; Coronation 4; Number Sense 4. Johnson, Martha Entered from Waco in September of 1953; Spanish Club, President 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Coronation 3, 4; Band 4; Cheerleader 4; Flag Bearer 4; Band Secretary 4. Melton, Judy Band 1-4; Majorette 2-4; Student Council 2-4; F.H.A. 1-4; F.H.A. Officer l,3,4;Miss G.H.S.4; Junior Play 3; Annual Staff 1, 4; Editor of Annual 4; Paper Staff 2, 3; Coronation 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Basketball 3; Junior High Cheerleader 1; One-Act Play 4; Selected Best Actress in District 21 -A. 4; 1st Place District Declamation Winner 4; Bi-Stone De-Molay Sweetheart 3. Gilliam, James F.F.A. 1-3. Easley, John Dean Football 2-4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 2, 4; F.F.A. 2-4; Junior Play 3; Coronation 4; Senior Play 4; Baseball 4. Fitts, Patsy F.H.A. 1-4; Reporter 4; Student Council 4;Cor-nation 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Paper Staff 4; Senior Play 4; D. A. R. Award 4. Henderson, Dolores F.H.A. 1-4; 1st Vice-President 4; Historian 2; Student Council 4; Coronation 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Class Officer 2; Band 1-3; Paper Staff 2, 4; 2nd Place District Shorthand Contest; Salutatorian 4; Best All Around Commercial 4. Ferguson, Jon Band 1-4; All-Regional Band 2; 2nd All-Regional Band 4; Coronation 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Science Award 4. Head, Billy Band 1-4; Drum Major 3, 4; Most Outstanding Central Texas Twirier 1-3; 3rd Place in State Twirl-ing Contest 1, 2; 2nd Place in State Twirling Contest 3; 1 st Place F i e s t a de Mexia Twirling Contest 2; Band President 4; SpanishClub 3, 4; Vice-President Spanish Club 3, 4; Class Officer 2; Annual Staff 3,4; Assistant Editor 4; Coronation 2, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; 1st Place District Debate Winner 4; Activities Award 4. Roach, Barbara Clay Entered from Beaumont in September of 1954; Elected Football Sweetheart 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Coronation 4; Moved to Waco in January of 1956. Lawless, Tim F.F.A. 1-3; Football 1, 2; Senior Play 4. Stone, Martha Band 1-4; F.H.A. 1-4; Song Leader 2; Treasurer 3; President 4; Coronation 2, 4; Princesses in Cor-nation 4; Senior Class Favorite 4; Student Council 4; Student Council Secretary 4; Paper Staff 4; Hobby Club 1; Class Officer 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Homemaking Award 4. Thompson, Evelyn Band 1-4; F.H.A. 1-4; F.H.A. Treasurer 4; Paper Staff 4; Coronation 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Typing Award 4. Lemons, Del F.F.A. 1-3; F.F.A. Officer 3; Track 1-4; Coronation 1,4; Junior Play 3; F ootball 2-4; Elected Most Handsome Boy 4. Slaughter, Barbara F.H.A. 1-4; Parliamentarian 1; Secretary 4; Junior Play 3; Class Officer 1; Coronation 1,4; Paper Staff 4; Student Council 4; Senior Play 4; 1 st Place District Shorthand Winner 4; Shorthand Award 4; American Legion Award 4. Holden, Ellis F.F.A. 1-3; Lone Star Farmer 3; Judging Team 1-3; Showed three calves in livestock show in Dallas; Represented SpanishClub in Style Show 1; Represented F.F.A. in Style Show 2; Library Staff 2-4; Senior Play Usher 4; American Legion Award 4; Agriculture Award 4. Lena non, John •Band 1-4; F.F.A. 1, 2; Student Council 3; Track 2-4; Football 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Coronation 2-4; Spanish Club 3; Class Officer 4; Senior Play 4; Paper Staff 2, 3; Library Staff 1-4; Declamation 3, 4; 2nd Place District Meet in Declamation 4; Senior 4. Walker, Nelda June F.H.A. 1 -4; Band 1 -4; Junior Play 3; Cheerleader 4; Junior High Cheerleader 1; Coronation 4; Queen of G.H.S. 4; Paper Staff 4; Hobby Club 1; One-Act Play 4; Senior Play 4. Robinette, Donna Walton F.H.A. 1-4; Coronation 4; Moved to Ft. Worth in March of 1956. Lowenthal, Harry Band 1; Hobby Club 1; Track 3; F.F.A. 1-3; Baseball 4; Coronation 3. Martin, Billy F.F.A. 1 -3; Paper Staff 4; Coronation 4; Library Staff 4. Willis, Wilma Fay F.H.A. 1-4; F.H.A. Officer 3; Band 2; Paper Staff 4; Spanish Club 3; Coronation 4; Senior Play 4. McPherson, Walter Joe F.F.A. 1-4; F.F.A. Officer 2, 3; F ootball 3,4; Baseball 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 1; SpanishC lub 3; Senior Play 4. Oates, John Wayne F.F.A. 1-3; Paper Staff 4; Hobby Club 1; Senior Play Usher 4. Perry, Carl Joe F.F.A.. 1-3; Football 2-4; Basketball 2-4; Track 2-4; Library Staff 2. Pool, Charles (Bubby) Band 1-4; F.F.A. 1-3; F.F.A; Officer 2, 3; F.F. A. Judging Team; Senior Play Usher 4. Rhodes, William F.F.A. 1-3; Annual Staff 4; Band Manager 2-4; Junior Play 3; One-Act Play 4; Senior Play 4; Winner of American Legion Declamation Contest 3,4. Shields, Garvis F.F.A. 1-3; F.F.A. Officer 2; President of Sophomore Class 2; Class Officer 4; Student Council 4; Coronation 2-4; Prince 4; Football 2-4; Captain 4; T rack 2-4; Basketball 2-4; Baseball 3, 4; J unior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Most Popular Underclassman Boy 2. Stewart, Larry F.F.A. 1 -3; F. F. A. President 2; Football 2-4; Captain 4; Basketball 2-4; All-District Basketball 4; All-State Basketball 4; Baseball 3, 4; Captain 4; Student Council 1 -3; Vice-President of Student Council 3; Class Officer 2; President of Junior Class 3; Coronation 4; King of G.H.S. 4; 2nd Place in District Number Sense Contest 4; Valedictorian 4; Scholarship Award 4. Walker, James F.F.A. 1-4; F.F.A. Judging Team 2, 3; Coronation 4; Senior Play Usher 4; Library Staff 4;District and Area Tractor Driving Contest 4. Weaver, Gayle Football 3, 4; F.F.A. 1-3; F.F.A. Judging Team 2; Baseball 3, 4; C la s s Officer 4; Basketball 1 -3; Track 3, 4; Senior Play Usher 4. A Forward Look to the Class of ’56 I was surprised to receive a letter from my former principal back at G. H. S., Mr. Kemble. He wanted me to find out all about the Class of ’56. I was chosen since I had already acquired a modest fortune in oil field equipment and had the time and money to spare. I had no trouble in knowing where to start since my class had been honored with the presence of one of the three richest men in the world, James Fewell, who owned the state of South Dakota with all its cattle and most of Argentina. James knew of one of my classmates since he had Will Rogers Martin employed as his foreman and chief advisor. James also knew of John Ahlfinger who was now the mayor of Thornton. James advised me to visit dear old Groesbeck to learn more about my former classmates. I made reservations to fly to Texas and then learned of a revival being held by James Walker. I talked to James that night and he told me that William Rhodes and Martha Johnson were doing missionary work in the Philippines. Ellis Holden was also a famous preacher in the Western states. I ate breakfast at a swanky restaurant the next morning and fell out of my chair when I met the proprietor who was John Easley. He said that Harry Lowenthal was the chicken king of the world and supplied him with all the chickens he used. When I reached the airport I noticed two mysterious gents and was scared to death when they boxed me in a corner and told me to keep quiet. I nearly fainted when they pushed back their hats to reveal the grinning faces of Jearl Martin and Del Lemons. They were the top agents of the F. B. I. since they had a wonderful knowledge of the criminal mind. They told me that they often saw Judy Melton who was a congresswoman and a prominent candidate for the presidency. I was equally surprised to be sold a ticket by Dolores Henderson who was happily married. She told me that Barbara Slaughter was the highest paid stenographer in the world. She also said that Patsy Fitts was the receptionist for that nationally known doctor William Head. When I reached Groesbeck I stepped off the plane and looked directly at a sign advertising the personal appearance of that nationally prominent recording star Mary Clay. A second glance revealed that it was sponsored by the Lenamon Aircraft Company owned by John Lenamon. These shocks were topped however as I hailed a cab and stared straight into the face of Tim Lawless. Tim knew all about Jon Ferguson and told me he was the President of Texas University. He also told me the cab I was riding in was the property of John Oates and Bubby Pool, who were partners in the cab company. I asked him to take me to the best hotel in town and he took me to the El Swanko owned by Carl Joe Perry. Carl Joe asked his manager to give me a special room. I was speechless when I met the manager who was none other than James Gilliam. 1 unpacked and decided to see the sights in old Groesbeck. The first thing I saw was a huge sign saying Walkers Fashion Shoppe. On a hunch I entered and found Nelda Walker, proprietor of the most famous women’s store in the world. She told me that Larry Stewart was the owner of a huge chain of sporting goods stores as well as being a married man with triplets. One of Larry’s largest stores was managed by Walter McPherson and his missus the former Martha Stone. Later as I strolled down the street I met a woman carrying a huge bouquet. I thought she was familiar and on closer inspection discovered she was Evelyn Thompson who with Wilma Willis ran a huge flower shop. She said she often saw Nelda Clay, a happy housewife with six children. As I continued on my way I spied a car dealer sign saying, “Trade with Honest Gayle Weaver, the public’s friend. I entered the building and found Gayle busily trying to sell a car to a prosperous appearing young man who turned out to be my good friend Garvis Shields. Garvis was a famous race car driver who had polished his skill on the Box Church road. I could only talk to Garvis a few minutes since I had promised Mr. Kemble his report by 2:00 o’clock that evening. 1 barely finished it on time and rushed to his office. After he had read it he agreed that the class of ’56 was one of the most outstanding to leave Groesbeck High School. VALEDICTORIAN Larry Stewart SALUTATORIAN Dolores Henderson Class Will of the Class of 1956 THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF LIMESTONE Know all men by these presents, that I, Nelda June Walker, of the County of Limestone, State of Texas, being in good health, supposedly sound mind, memory and intelligence and still slightly above the age of eighteen, wishing to divide as desired, the requests made by and in behalf of the Senior Class of 1956, do hereby publish this the last will and testament of said class, hereby revoking all other wills and debts heretofore made. The class, in its entirety, does use the following manner to dispose of its members and their abilities, which of course have been outstanding. One half of said class to return to the halls of higher learning after these unforgettable four years have ended. The other half is to be divided between Matrimony, making a living and our dear old friend. Uncle Sam. To the faculty, some of whom are graying at the temples and thinning at the top, we leave this message. In future days when things look sad, think back to us; things an’t so bad. To the people for whose benefit this testament is written we bequeath the ability for everyone to have a “ball’ on the Senior Trip to New Orleans. We have the record of having two Senior boys on the 440 relay team which ranked second in the state track meet. Also we had one, Larry Stewart, to make all-state in basketball. Having nothing more outstanding to bequeath we shall proceed with the personal bequests by the Seniors to those indicated Juniors. (a) First, Nelda Sue Clay leaves her ability to have beaux in all colleges, namely A M, Texas, and Sam Houston to Marilyn Ashbum and Barbara Henderson. (b) James Edward Fewell, alias “Cowboy Jim” renders his ability to make just some money with them cows to Billy Avant. (c) Nelda Walker and Judy Melton bequeath their ability to have a good old fashioned brawl one day and be best buddies the next to Pattie Franklin and Semie Berry. (d) Delores Henderson wishes to leave all her brains and the luck of getting an engagement ring her Senior year to Linda Kilgore and Catherine Juarez. (e) Garvis Shields, Billy Head, and Leo Davis wish to leave their knowledge of making the most of what they learn in Chemistry, referring to wine making, to Bobby Beaver and Terry Don Roach. (f) Martha Ruth Johnson wishes to leave her technique of giving the wrong answer to a question and it being right to Woodie Ann Baldwin. (g) John Dean Easley and William Rhodes bequeath all their dramatic talents to Tommy Browder. You 11 be a star someday, Tom. (h) Martha Stone leaves her ability to have two boys’ class rings and get away with it to Annette Radar and Suzanne Caudle. It’s really quite simple, girls. (i) Evelyn Thompson, Barbara Slaughter, and Wilma Faye Willis leave their typing and shorthand abilities to Mona Campbell, Virginia Raymond and Shirley Webster. (j) John Oates bequeaths his taxi route from school to town each evening for a certain group of girls to John Murphey. (k) Walter Joe McPherson and Jearl Martin leave their abilities to woo two Big Hill girls to Aubrey DeBrock and Tommy Gere. Get ’urn, boys. (l) Gayle Weaver bequeaths his adoring ways of giving the Mart girls a buzz to Tommy Criswell. (m) Carl Perry leaves his way of getting the most out of bookkeeping because of his approaching marriage to Marion Dick. It really isn’t hard. (n) Patsy Fitts leaves her ability to get an Aggie that lives in Mexia to Patty Hanyan. Will that do, Patty? (o) Mary Edna Clay wishes to leave her ability to get a way to the lake when it looks impossible to Janis Jones, Barbara Stohler, and Virginia Henderson. (p) Charles Pool leaves his knowledge of how to soup up a hot-rod that will thrill all the girls to Marvin Kin-sala. I see you have already started. (q) Del Lemons and Will Martin bequeath their ability to have just some kind of ball in Houston to Spike McLean. (r) Larry Stewart and John Ahlfingers leave their most outstanding athletic abilities to Freddie Parmlev. Show um how, Fred. (s) Tim Lawless and Jon Ferguson bequeath their secret formula for making perfect lye soap in Chemistry to Gene Sharp. (t) James D. Gilliam and Ellis Holden, Jr. leave their cool, calm, and collected way of getting along with all the teachers to Jerry Therrell. (u) John Lenamon and James Walker leave their shady spot on the campus of G.H.S. to Kenneth Nevland. You'll know where to find him next year, girls. (v) Harry Lowenthal better known as “Croppy” wishes to bequeath his position of being the smallest and most loveable Senior boy to Cecil Wolfe. In closing, we would like to say to our room mothers, class sponsors, faculty, and administrators who have gone to great lengths in order to help us in every possible way; thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I know that no class before us has appreciated it more than we have. I therefore nominate, constitute, and appoint Mr. H. O. Whitehurst as executor of this last will and testament of the Senior Class of 1956. In testimony whereof I have hereto signed my name, in the presence of the Senior Class of Croesbeck High School, my attesting witnesses, who at my request and in my presence, and in the presence of each other, hereunto sign their names on this 25th day of May, A. D. 1956. Senior Class of 1956 by: Nelda June Walker JUNIORS Gene Sharp - President, Marvin Kinsala - Vice-President, Bobby Beaver - Treasurer, Simie Berry - Secretary, Freddie Parmley - Serge ant-at-Arms. Room Mothers - Mrs. Truett Jones, Mrs. L. L. Geren. Mrs. Will Bond (Not Pictured). Ashburn, Marilyn Avant, Billy Baldwin, Woddie Ann Beaver, Bobby Berry, Simie Browder, Tommye Campbell, Mona Criswell, Tommy Caudle, Suzanne DeBrock, Aubrey F ranklin, Patti Dick, Marion Judah, John Henderson, Virginia Kinsala, Marvin Jones, Janis McLean, Spike Juarez, Catherine Murphy, John Kilgore, Linda Neyland, Kenneth Hanyan, Patty Geren, Tommy Henderson, Barbara Rader, Annette Parmley, Freddie Raymond, Virginia Roach, Terry Don Stohler, Barbara Sharp, Gene Webster, Shirley Wolfe, Cecil Wilson, Glynda Ann - SOPHOMORES Seated: Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Long - Room Mothers, Linda Long - President. Standing: Beth Shields - Treasurer, Patricia Wilson - Secretary, Wanda Lewis - Vice-President, Melvin Henry - Sergeant-at-Arms. James Adkins Martha Ashburn Maurveneen Brasher Roland Beaver Don Cox Jimmie Lou Gayden Charlotte Ann Herod Tom Hawkins Joe Allman Barbara Barganier Jane Burney Jerry Coleman Charles Eady Barbara Henderson Ann Hickman Melvin Henry Alvin Armstrong Neva Jo Coe Robert Fewell Patsy Hughes Joe Leach Betty LaFoy Wanda Lewis Perry Nettles Coley McPherson Linda Long Patricia Lenoir Bobby Ragan Gant McPherson Angie McCoslin Richard Reagan Donnette Reese Annice Murray Earl Smith Laurence Sims Nina Sealy Sheila Pierce Dennis Walker Larry Slaughter Beth Shields Francine Steele Johnnie Welch Dwain Wilson Mary Ann Thomas Jerry Shreve Linda Webb Jerry Dale Wilson Barbara Stewart Patricia Wilson Martha Lane Wilson FRESHMEN Bob Coffee - Treasurer, Larry Dossey - Vice-President, Jimmy Kidd - Secretary, Joe Alewine - Sergeant-at-Arms, Don Adams - President, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Coffee - Room Mothers. Don Adams Barbara Barron Dorothy Adams Otis Cargile Joe Ale wine Shirley Beaver Brenda Baker Bob Ed Coffee David Campbell Willie Lea Duke Gary Dossey Peggy Gilliam Wynell DeBrock Billy Garrett Larry Dossey Linda Hand Alice Ann Evans James Harris Joe Fitts Ann Lawless Joe Henderson Janet McClendon Charles Lewis Cherry Tucker Betty Lawson Carl Jutson Sue Towers Jimmy Murray Tommy Hines Peggy Murray Roy Martin Franees White Jodie Martin Jimmy Kidd Sue Travis Kenneth Oates Eugene Hudnall Sue Sledge Bobby McPherson Janet White Earl Patterson Martha Sue Wilson Steve Rasco Thomas Smith Joe Pelton Bennett Stewart Mabel Wolfe Leon Rayborn Walter Thomas Paul Thompson Royce Varner Kerry Williams Stanley Williams Frankie Reedy EIGHTH GRADE Seated; Preston Geren - President, Mrs. Carter - Room Mother, Kay Carter - Treasurer, John Jordan -Sergeant-at-Arms. Standing: Sandra Evans - Secretary, Mrs. Henderson - Room Mother, James Parmley - Vice-President, Barbara Mitchell - Reporter. Edward Bentley Betty Beard Sandra Evans Fred Budde Roger Black Claudis Henson Kaye Carter Jack Brasher James Cook Linda Lenamon Jon Cook Nona Sanders Mary Murray Billy Henderson Danny Hewitt Barbara Mitchell Lola Frances Shreve John Jordan Preston Geren Starlet Shriver David Madden Virginia Brownlee Jerry Ragen Milton McAlister Elsie Maye Steele John O'Pry Jerry Robinett Allen McCoslin Dorthy McClanahan F red Shugart Billy Dean Reedy Jerry Parmley Gene Steele Cloman Oakes Jerry Patterson Jerry White The annual staff and student body dedicate this space to the memory of Milton McAlister whose untimely and tragic death was a great loss to us. LUNCHROOM WORKERS J. Ahlfinger, G. Dossey, L. Dossey, H. Lauderdale, janitor; Miss Mills, S. Rascoe, Mrs. Dossey; Mrs. Croft. BUS DRIVERS Wilson, Croft, DeBrock, Lindley, Harris, Stewart-substituting for Beaver, Ward. A JlTr FAIR Leo Davis MISS G.H.S. Judy Melton MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL Patricia Wilson SENIOR FAVORITES John Ahlfinger FRESHMEN FAVORITES Don Adams ORGANIZATIONS DRUM MAJOR Billy Head Judy Melton — Senior Barbara Stewart — Sophomore Simie Berry -- Junior Janis Jones — Junior STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: P. Geren, Adams, Hawkins, Murray, McClendon, Long, Wolfe, Dossey, Sharp, Kilgore, Slaughter, Shields, Rader. Standing: Berry, Head, Melton, T. Geren, Fewell, Stone, Davis, Henderson, Fitts. SPONSOR: Frank Kemble. President Student Body Leo Davis Vice-President Student Body' Tommy Geren F. F. A. SWEETHEART F. H. A. HERO FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OFFICERS Back row: Mrs. Newberry, Sponsor; Linda Long, Martha Stone, Delores Henderson, Patsy Fitts. Front row: Jody Martin, Barbara Slaughter, Evelyn Thompson, Mary Clay, Judy Melton. FUTURE FARMERS OFFICERS Back row: Mr. Eugene Scott, Sponsor; Ken Neyland, Tommy Criswell, Dennis Walker, Earl Smith, Mr. Ernest Hintz, Sponsor. Front row: Cecil Wolfe, Dale Wilson, Gant McPherson, Perry Nettles. SPANISH CLUB Ellis Holden, Billy Head, Linda Kilgore, Donna Walton, Shirley Webster, Jon Ferguson, Mrs. Prince, Sponsor; Tommy Criswell. LIBRARY STAFF James Walker, John Lenamon, Larry Slaughter, Miss Winston, Sponsor; Dale Wilson, Ellis Holden, John Oates, Billy Martin. Seated: Annette Rader, Martha Stone, Dolores Henderson, Patsy Fitts, Evelyn Thompson, Linda Kilgore. Standing: Nelda Clay, Patti Franklin, Patty Hanyan, Nelda Walker, Cecil Wolfe, Tommy Geren, Nina Sealy, Beth Shields, Linda Long, Billy Martin, Barbara Slaughter, Marilyn Ashbum, Wilma Willis, Angie McCoslin, Barbara Stohler, John Oates, Barbara Mitchell, Miss White, Sponsor. Assistant Editor: Annette Rader. EVENTS THE COURT OF WINTER WONDERLAND ROYALTY King: Larry Stewart Queen; Nelda Walker CORO iu. . CORQf Earl: Billy Martin Lady: Wilma Willis Duke: Joe Leach Duchess: Marilyn Asburn Lord: Don Adams Lady: Martha Wilson Lord: Freddie Budde Lady: Kaye Carter T10N CORO SNOW GIRLS: Reba Franklin Rickie Russell Nancy Carlile Carolyn Kennedy TRAINBEARERS: Razi Faubion Elizabeth Lattner Susan Browder Toni Storey CROWN BEARERS: Jim Daugherty Charles O’Hara Earl: Jon Ferguson Lady: Donna Walton HERALDS: Sidney Vestal Buddy Lowe Rainer Clewis ANNOUNCER: Marvin Kinsala WON THE SNOWDRIFTERS Mary Edna Clay Barbara Henderson Janice Jones Barbara Stohler Barbara Barron Linda Kilgore Martha Johnson INSTRUMENTAL NUMBER - -BAND Linda Long Claudis Henson Patricia Lenoir Betty Beard Jean Mitchell Starlet Shriver Nina Sealy Janet McClendon Mona Campbell Martha Wilson Phyllis Helms Listed below is the Queen’s court and the organizations they represent: Queen Nelda Walker King Larry Stewart Princes and Princesses Garvis Shields--Nelda Clay Jearl Martin--Martha Stone Mr. GHS--Miss GHS Leo Davis--Judy Melton Most Handsome--Prettiest Dei Lemons—Patricia Wilson Senior Favorites John Ahifinger--Delores Henderson Junior Favorites Spike McLean--Annette Rader Sophomore Favorites Joe Allman—Jane Burney Freshman Favorites Don Adams--Martha Wilson Eighth Grade Favorites Fred Budde--Kaye Carter Student Council Representatives James Feweii--Patsy Fitts Football Sweetheart--Athletic Boy Barbara Clay Roach--John Easley F. H. A. Representatives Barbara Slaughter—John Lenamond F. F. A. Sweetheart--F. F. A. President Barbara Stewart—Cecil Wolfe Band Representatives Billy Head--Evelyn Thompson Goat’s Whisker Wilma Willis—Billy Martin The Annual Staff Joe Leach--Marilyn Ashburn Spanish Club Jon Ferguson--Donna Walton Flower Girls Razi Lynn Faubion Elizabeth Lattner Rickie Lu Russell Susan Browder Train Bearers Reba Franklin Toni Storey Nancy Carlile Carolyn Kennedy Crown bearers Bubba O’Hara Jim Daugherty Announcer Marvin Kinsala Organist Miss Mozelle Leach HOMECOMING SENIOR PLAY OFF THE TRACK - Cast of Characters - Mr. John Morgan............................................................................James Fewell Silas Dobbins................................................................................Le° Davis Flickie Nelson...............................................................Barbara Slaughter Betty Phillips.............................................................................Nelda Clay Joan Parker .......................................................................Wilma Willis Mrs. Guarino................................................................ Martha Stone Antonia Guarino............................................................................Patsy Fitts Bill Lindsay................................................................. . . . . Billy Head Mr. Oscar Pozenby............................................................ John Dean Easley Willie Woodson................................................................. «Garvis Shields Evalina Bumpass.................................................................. Nelda Walker Mrs. Reginald Vanderventer . ................................... ............. Martha Johnson Miss Pidgie McDougal .......................................................Evelyn Thompson Sound Effect...............................................................................Billy Martin Delores Henderson Walter Joe McPherson Tim Lawless JUNIOR PLAY HERE COMES CHARLIE - Cast of Characters - Nora Malone................................................................ Shirley Webster Officer Tim McGrill.....................................................................Gene Sharp Mrs. Fanny Famham....................................................................Marilyn Ashbum Larry Elliott.................................................................Aubrey DeBrock Ted Hartley............................................................................Tommy Geren Vivian Smythe-Kersey......................................................Barbara Henderson Uncle Aleck Twiggs.....................................................................Cecil Wolfe Charlotte Hopps................................................................ Janis Jones Mrs. Caroline Symthe-Kersey......................................................Simie Berry Mortimer Smythe-Kersey.................................................................Tommy Browder Stage Managers........................................................... Suzanne Caudle Patty Hanyan Prompters ...................................................................Barbara Stohler Annette Rader Announcer................................................................... Marvin Kinsala Make-up...................................................................... Linda Kilgore Costumes..................................................................Virginia Raymond Patti Franklin JUNIOR SEf1 Boys Athletic Awards Presented by Coach Jack Faubion CLASS DAV ACTIVITIES D. A. R. Award Patsy Fitts Presented by Mrs. Franklin Jackson Agriculture Awards Presented by Mr. E. E. Hintz Mr. Eugene Scott Special Awards Presented by Principal F. G. Kemble Friday. May 25, 1956 High School Gym Recognition of Miss Winston’s retiring Girls Athletic Awards Presented by Coach D. D. Prince Band Awards Presented by-Mr. Richard Wier COMMENCEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1956 High School Field FOOTBALL SWEETHEART SCHEDULE September 9 Elkhart There We 12 They 6 September 16 Hillsboro Here 7 21 September 23 Open — — September 30 Marlin There 7 20 October 7 Teague Here 0 7 October 14 Kerens There 0 13 October 21 Franklin There 6 20 October 28 Connally Here 0 20 November 4 Mart There 6 28 November 11 Hamilton There 6 25 November 18 Fairfield Here 20 0 FOOTBALL TEAM First row: Allman, Martin, Shields, Perry, Cook, Manager, Ragan, Welch, G. McPherson. Second row: J. Lenamon, Lemons, Fewell, Cox, Adams, Stewart, Dick. Third row: Scott, Coach, F. Lenamon, W. McPherson, Weaver, C. McPherson, Prince, Coach. Fourth row; Roach, Davis, Criswell, Faubion, Coach, Easley, Ahlfinger. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM MANAGER Dwain Wilson TRI CAPTAINS Larry Stewart Senior Back Waiter McPherson End Senior Carl Joe Perry Center Senior James Fewell Senior Tackle All Cen-Tex Football Team Second Team All Dist. FOOTBALL TEAM John Dean Easley End Senior Garvis Shields Senior Guard John Ahifinger End Senior Jeari Martin Guard Senior Leo Davis Back Senior Gayle Weaver Guard Senior John Lenamon Tackle Senior Del Lemons Guard Senior Joe Allman Back Sophomore Terry Roach Back J unior Marion Dick Tackle Junior Don Adams Back F reshman Don Cox Back Sophomore Coley McPherson Center Sophomore Tommy Criswell End Junior Bobby Ragan Guard Sophomore Gene Sharp T ackle J unior Dennis Walker Tackle Sophomore Gant McPherson Back Sophomore Johnnie Welch Back Sophomore CHEER LEADERS A TEAM Coach Faubion, Carl Joe Perry, Larry Stewart, John Easley, John Ahlfinger, Garvis Shields. B TEAM Gant McPherson, Roland Beaver, Joe Leach, Richard Reagan, Tommy Geren, Ken Neyland, Coach Faubion. Don Cox, Aubrey DeBrock, Leo Davis, Terry Roach, Coley McPherson, Marion Dick, Freddie Parmley. A TEAM Danalene Prince, Mascot; Annette Rader, Mona Campbell, Simie Berry, Patti F ranklin, Ann Hickman, Linda Kilgore, Marilyn Ashburn, Manager; Dana Prince, Coach. B TEAM Barbara Henderson, Patricia Lenoir, Jane Burney, Barbara Stohler, Suzanne Caudle, Dana Prince, Coach; Marilyn Ashburn, Manager; Patsy Hughes, Martha Wilson, Danalene Prince, Mascot; Martha Ashburn, Barbara Stewart, Beth Shields, Nina Sealy, Linda Long, Angie McCoslin. JR HIGH Standing: Billy Henderson, Cloman Oakes, Allen McCoslin, Fred Budde, Don Adams, Dugene Hudnall, James Parmley, Bob Coffee, Seated: Gary Dossey, Kerry Williams, Larry Dossey, Bennette Stewart, Frank Reedy, James Harris, Otis Chargile, JR HIGH First row: Martin, F. White, Duke, Prince, Mascot. Second row: J. White, Adams, Murray, Hand, McClendon. Third row: Baker, Lawless, DeBrock, Travis, Gilliam, Wilson, Wolfe, Prince, Coach. Top row: Reedy, Carter, Murray, Evans, Shriver, Beard. VOLLEY BALL TEAM Coach Prince, Melton, Campbell, Kilgore, Berry, Burney, Henderson, Mc-Coslin, and Stohler VOLLEY BALL TEAM Coach Faubion, Easley, Davis, McPherson, Dick, Ahlfinger, Stewart, Roach, Shields, Allman, and Criswell BASEBALL TEAM Top Row: Beaver, Slaughter, Easley, Dick, Stewart, Ahlfinger, McPherson, Roach, Coach Prince. Bottom Row: Dossey, Cox, Reagan, Parmley, Weaver, Shields, Lowenthal, Williams. TRACK TEAM Top Row: Coach Faubion, Weaver, Lenamon, Easley, Roach, Davis, Adams, Ahlfinger, Lemons, W. McPherson, Cox, Fewell. Bottom Row: Perry, Martin, Shields, G. McPherson, Welch, Allman. A37ER TISING FARMERS STATE BANK GROESBECK • TEXAS GEORGE L.DAHL ARCHITECTS • ENGINEERS Garrett Glasco Grocery Market Currey Dry Goods Store COME TO SEE US We Deliver — Phone 20 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE HOME OWNED AND OPERATED BY E. R. 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Navasota — Groesbeck MISS FRANCES COX GHS Students Tops In Literary Events Groesbeck High School topped Teague in District 99B, Division 1 with a total of 113% points. Teague had 97 points and Mart was third with 54% points. For the first time in several years Interscholastic League literary events are held with the | same schools as those in district football and basketball levels. The meet was held here Saturday, April 7. with the following chools participating: Mart, Fair-field, Franklin, Teague, Connally of Waco, and Groesbeck. Kerens, a member of this district, did not enter the literary events contest. Winners of first place qualify for the regional meet be held in San Marcos April 21. Final Results Senior girls declamation, fir t, Judy Melton, Groesbeck; second. Bernadette Barkouskie, Teague: third. Sandra Towns, Mart. One-act play, Jirst. Connally:• second, Groesbeck; third. Mart This contest was held at Con nelly on March 20. Local students qualifying for the regional meet are: Janis Jones. Billy Head. Cecil Wolfe. Judy Melton. Larry Stewart, Barbara Slaughter and Delores Henderson. Boys, first, Richard Kirgan. Fairfield; second, Jerry Therrill, Groesbeck. Spelling, first team f two. Mart, represented bv Marion Childers and Frances Raidl; second Franklin, Carmen Kennedy and Sandra Reagan; third Groesbeck, Linda Kilgore and Dale Wilson. Marian Childers had a perfect paper and will receive a -p cial award. Debate, first Groesbeck. Janis Jones and Billy Head; second Fairfield, 9a! lie Bonner and Frank Aultman. Number sense, first, Carmer Kennedy, Franklin; second, tie— Larry Stewart, Groesbeck, anc Jim Wheelis, Mart. Shorthand, first, Barbar; Slaughter. Groesbeck; second Delores Henderson. Groesbeck third. Clara Helen Fabian, Roc try reading, first, Judy Hardison, Teague; second, Barbara Stohler, Groesbeck; third. Senior “boys, First, AI Holland. Teague; second. John Lenamon, Groesbeck; third, Dan Curlee, Mart. ! writers, first, Rutt Knight, Teague; second, Elwood Knight. Teague; third, Barbara Ferguson, Connally. Slide rule, first, Herman May. £r- league: second. Al Holland.’ Teague; third, David Stover Teague . Extemporaneous speech, first, Cecil Wolfe, Groesbeck; second, David Mallow’. Mart. LARRY STEWART, Groesbeck’s senior quarterback, put Oroesbcck back in the ball game right quick against Hillsboro last Friday night when he ran 80 yards to return Hillsboro’s first kickoff for k touchdown. The Eagles had gone down the field for a touchdown after receiving the game opening kickoff, and Groesbeck fans were feeling mighty blue until Stewart made his sensational run, aided by fine downfield blocking from his teammates. JEARL MARTIN The F. H. A. has finally elected their hero. Martha Stone president of the F. H. A., pre senfced Jearl Martin as the 1955 1956 F. H. A. Hero last Friday in assembly. One of the girls ir the organization hack baked t LARRY STEWART SELECTED ON OFFICIAL ALL-STATE CLASS A FIRST CAGE TEAM State basketball honors Wen bestowed upon Larry Stewar j this week as the Texas Sport: Writers Association selected hir. f as a guard on the mythical A‘l-. State firs team. Larry, who : etaged 19.4 points over a 2l game span, led the Groesb e L High team to one of their fine years in compiling a 21-7 recou. The team finished in a secon place tie with Connally for 21- ' honors. District Volleyball Tournament Held In Groesbeck Monday Ace DON ADAMS Groesbeck Fresl The Groesbeck boys volleyball team walked through all oppo- Gro'vslsrok did field one of sition to lake the district volley-top individual stars in t« ball crown for the third year in freshman Don Adams, who up a row. Groesbeck defeated the H t v1 l°9-yard dash hold with Franklin .cam .5-3 and 15-1 and took Fai ficld in the finals. 15-1 and 15-2. both rrlavs. Mudfest From -6, Despite Fumble: ' !Pr •vn on Gof Billy Prest ilfbock Gorvis Shields] }4-yord line before Pot e combine to pull him .ii If DAVIS SMASHED PAST MIDFIELD cos last Saturday. Mo l Mnv 4-S Martin, John Ahlfinger. Terry (Journal Staff Photo .) � GROESBECK GOATS No. Name Pos. Wl. 83 •John Ahlfinger E 180 84 T mmy Criswell E 165 82 •John Eaaley E 165 81 Walter J McPherson E 160 37 Richard Reagan E 140 72 Marion Dick T 175 71 •James Fewell T 175 73 •John Lenamon T 165 74 Gene Sharp T 185 64 Joe Leach T 160 70 Jerry Coleman T 170 41 •Del Lemonds G 160 60 •Jearl Martin G 155 54 Robert Fewell G 140 61 Bobby Ragan G 160 62 Gayle Weaver G 155 51 Coley McPherson C 190 50 •Carl Joe Perrv C 160 11 •Larry Stewart QB 150 10 Johnny Wc ch QB 125 31 •Garvis Shields LHB 155 36 Donald Cox LHB 155 38 Dwain Wilson LHB 140 40 •Leo Davis FB 170 13 Don Adams FT 155 16 •Terry Don Roach RHB 155 30 Joe Allman RHB 155 21 Gant McPherson RHB 140 32 Freddie Parmloy RHB 125 •Probable Starting Line- up.