Hernando High School - Leopards Growl Yearbook (Hernando, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1946 volume:

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He had many plans for the lifting of scholastic standards and for the improvement of the buildings, which he was unable to com- plete because of his untimely decease. He won honor and respect in Brooksville as a great civic worker and a good Christian. For twenty years city postmaster, he made many ac- quaintances who became his life long friends. His many thoughtful actions were appreciated and he remains in our hearts as a man of great repute, integrity and character. His memory will be deathless and his place forever warm in the hearts of his many friends. ir FOREWORD Although future years may bring you all success and happiness, these, your years in high school, will still live in your memory. If in later years you are able to turn back the pages of this book as if you were turning back the pages of time, we will feel that we have achieved our purpose. THE STAFF The Leopardis Growl, 1946 THE FACULTY Our vigorous and zealous administration, who have sacrificed so much of their time and labored so earnestly that we might acquire knowledge and conquer illiteracy. We will never forget what they have done for us. When we have passed beyond their guiding hands, our hearts and our prayers shall always be with them. MR. HOMER L. Mas. MARY BELLE Miss FANNIE MR. J. C. LANE JONES MASTIN PUCKETT A griculture Principal English, Latin Mathematics Department Department Page three The Leopard's Growl, 1946 MISS MABLE MRS. MARTHA F. MR. E. LANIER. Mus. JANET BROOKS HUGHES Pmxovsxy SMITH Commercial Home Economics Social Studies Science Department, Department Department Coach MR. GEORGE MRS. R. P. MRS. M. G. MRS. D. B. KAYTON MARSHALL LYERLY FATIC Band Director Glee Club English, Civics Librarian Page four The Leopards Growl, 1946 SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS President-ELMER YURTINUS Vice-President-PATSY MURPHY Secfretary-Treasurer-BARBARA BREEN Representatives-CAMILLE FUNDERBURK, LELAND MCKEOWN Representative at Large-RICHARD MCCLEERY CoLoRs-Red and White FLOWER-Red Rose MOTTO- TO the Stars Through Dijjicultyf' SPONSOR This section of our annual is affectionately dedicated to our dear sponsor and advisor, Mrs. Mary Belle Mastin, who brought a touch of the Kentucky blue grass into our class rooms. A native of Versailles, Kentucky, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the Oxford College for Women at Oxford, Ohio, and worked on her Master of Arts degree at the University of Kentucky. She taught in Kentucky for sixteen years and then for five years she went into an- other field. When the United States entered the Second World War, she offered her services as a teacher in Florida. For two years she has been a member of the faculty of Hernando High School. Her loyalty, understanding, and benevolence have won our lasting gratitude. Her place in the hearts of the student body and faculty could be filled by no other person. Page six The Leopard's Growl, 1946 ALEXSUK, MILAN Math Club, 1, F. F. A., 1, 2, Foot- ball, 4, Victory Corps, 1 BREEN, BARBARA STONEMAN Annual Staff, 4, Class Offices- Vice- President, 2, Secretary-Treasurer, 4, Literary Club, 3, Math Club, 1, Hill- top Staff, 3, Hilltop Reporter, 2, Cheerleader, 2, 3, Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, 4, Victory Corps, 1 ALLEN, MARY LOUISE Glee Club, 1, Victory Corps, 1 CARAMORE, RUTH Basketball, 1, Hilltop Reporter, 3, Pep Squad, 4, Glee Club, 3, Annual Staff, 4 ALL1cooD, RUBYE NELL Basketball, 2, Literary Club, 33 Hill- top Reporter, 2, Pep Squad, 4, Li- brary Assistant, 1, 2, Victory Corps, 1, Senior Play, 4 CHORVAT, RUTH Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Victory Corps, 1 AUSTIN, ANNICE MEHREE Band, 1, 2, Hilltop Reporter, 1, Ban- quet Waitress, 2, Annual Staff, 4, Victory Corps, 1 COOGLER, THEODORE JACK Basketball, 2, F. F. A., 4, Football, 4, Glee Club, 1, Banquet Waiter, 2, Victory Corps, 1 Page seven Page eight The Lcopard's Growl, 19.46 DVURAN, RosE MARY Glec Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Victory Corps, 1 GRIFFIN, BETTY LEE Annual Staff, 4, Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain, 4, Literary Club, 3, Junior Play, 3, Hilltop Reporter, 1, 3, Staff, 2, Cheerleader, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, 4, Victory Corps, 1 EPPELE, PAGE MINER Band, 3, 4, Basketball, 4, Class Of- fices-Vice-President, 1, F. F. A., 1, 2, Student Council Representative, 1, 2, Victory Corps, 1, Senior Play, 4 GRUBBS, MURRAY REED Annual Staff. 4, Baseball, 3, F. F. A., 1, 2, 3, Senior Play, 3, Football, 2, 4, Banquet Waiter, 2, Victory Corps, 1 FATIC, THOMAS ADRIAN Band, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A., 1, Annual Staff, 4, Victory Corps, 1, Senior Play,4 HILL, ROGERS ADRIAN Annual Staff, 4, Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, 3, Football, 3, 4, Student Council Presi- dent, 4, Glee Club, 1, Victory Corps, 1 FUNDERBURK, LUCILLE CAMILLE Annual StaH, 4, Drum Major, 2, 3, 4, Basketball, 1, 2, 3, Literary Club, 3, Math Club, 1, Student Council Rep- resentative, 4, Safety Patrol, 2, Hill- top Reporter, 2, 3, Glee Club, 1, 2, Senior Play, 4, Banquet Waitress, 2, Pep Squad, 4, Victory Corps, 1 HUTTON, NANCY LEE Annual Staff, 4, Band, 2, 3, 4, Bas- ketball, 2, Literary Club, 3, Student Council Vice-President, 4, Safety Pa- trol, 1, Victory Corps, 1, Banquet Waitress, 2 The Leoparcfs Growl, 1946 KmKLAND, CLEVELAND Football, 3, 45 Victory Corps, 1 MCCLAIN, JANET L. Band, 2, 3, 45 Home Ec Club, 25 Victory Corps, 1 KUKA, ANDY Band, 1, 25 F. F. A., 1, 2, 35 Football, 3, 45 Victory Corps, 1 MCCLEERY, RICHARD E. Annual Staff, 45 Band, 25 Baseball, 2. 3, 45 Basketball, 3, 45 Literary Club, 35 F. F. A., 1, 2, 3, 45 Junior Play, 35 Football, 1, 2, 3, 4-Alternate Captain, 45 Hilltop Staff, 35 Hilltop Reporter, 1, 25 Student Council Rep- resentative, 45 Senior Play, 45 Glee Club, 15 Victory Corps, 1 MANUEWL, EUGENE Baseball, 35 Football, 25 Band, 25 Senior Play, 15 Junior Play, 25 Bas- ketball, 45 Annual Staif, 4 DICKEOWN, LELAND PORTER Annual Staff, 45 Basketball, 2, 3, 45 Math Club, 15 F. F. A., 15 Junior Play, 35 Student Council Representa- tive, 45 Hilltop Reporter, 35 Glee Club, 15 Senior Play, 45 Victory Corps, 15 Football, 2, 3, 4-Captain, 4-All-Conference, 4 MAsoN, JOHN FARNO Band, 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball, 3, 45 Class Ol'Hces- President, 1, 25 Literary Club, 35 Math Club, 15 Glee Club, 15 Victory Corps, 1 MICHALEK, ALICE Math Club, 15 Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 45 Victory Corps, 1 United States Navy Picture Unavailable P Ava Page 'nine Page ten The Leopards Growl, 1946 MoNDoN, DOROTHY RAE Basketball, 15 Glee Club, 15 Victory Corps, 1 PETERS, .IACQUELINE SELINE Annual Staff, 45 Basketball, 25 Junior Play, 35 Cheerleader, 35 Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 45 Banquet Waitress, 25 Senior Play, 45 Victory Corps, 1 MURPHY, PATRICIA MAY Annual Staff, 45 Literary Club, 35 Math Club, 15 Student Council Rep- resentative, 25 Hilltop Staff, 35 Hill- top Reporter, 25 Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheerleader, 45 Senior Play, 45 Vic- tory Corps, 15 Class 0Hices-Secre- tary-Treasurer, 15 Vice-President, 4 RANDALL, MILDRED ANNE Annual Staff, 45 Basketball, 35 Class Offices-Secretary-Treasurer, 25 Hill- top Staff, 35 Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 45 Junior Play, 35 Victory Corps, 15 Cheerleader, 2, 45 Senior Play, 4 PARKER, MARY AGNES Basketball, 2, 35 Hilltop Staff, 35 Pep Squad, President, 45 Home Ee Club, President, 35 Glee Club, 1, 2, 45 Cheerleader, 25 Victory Corps, 15 Annual Staff, 45 Senior Play, 4 ROGERS, MYRA NELL Annual Staff, 45 Basketball, 2, 3, 45 Home Ec Club, 35 Vice-President, 25 Glee Club, 1, 25 Victory Corps, 15 Pep Squad, Secretary-Treasurer, 45 Senior Play, 4 PETERS, GERALD LAMAR Baseball, 3, 45 Basketball, 2, 3, 45 Captain, 35 Class Offices--President, 35 Math Club, 15 Junior Play, 35 Football, 2, 35 Banquet Waiter, 25 Senior Play. 45 Victory Corps, 1 ScARBORoUGl-I, TROY BERRY Annual Staff, 45 Basketball, 35 Math Club, 15 F. F. A., 15 Junior Play, 35 Senior Play, 35 Football, 3, 4-All- Conference, 45 Banquet Waiter, 25 Junior Play, 45 Student Council Rep- resentative, 35 Victory Corps, 1 The Leopa1'cl's Growl, 1.9.46 SHEARER, JAMIE CHRISTINE Glee Club, 3, Victory Corps, 1 STEVENS, EDNA MAE Basketball, 2, 3, 45 Hilltop Staff, 33 Cheerleader, 49 Glee Club, 13 Victory Corps, 1 SIMS, ZELLA MAE Band, 1, 2, 3, 49 Drum Major, 3, 4, Home Ec, 23 Junior Play, 35 Hilltop Reporter, 15 Glee Club, 15 Senior Play, 43 Victory Corps, 1 THOMPSON, Lois M. Annual Staff, 43 Victory Corps, 1 SNOW, MAY0 M. Annual Staff, 49 Baseball, 2, 3, 43 Basketball, 45 F. F. A., 1, 25 Foot- ball, 45 Hilltop Reporter, 35 Glee Club, 1, Victory Corps, 1 YURTINUS, PAUL E. Annual Staff, 45 Band, 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball, 2, 3, 43 Basketball, 35 Class Offices-Secretary-Treasurer, 35 Pres- ident, 4: Literary Club, 33 F. F. A., 1, 2, 35 Hilltop Staff, 3, Glee Club, 15 Victory Corps, 1 BEAN, GEORGE ALVIN Annual Staff, 45 Football, 4, Basket- ball, 3, 45 Baseball, 3, 43 Senior Play, 39 Victory Corps, 1 Page eleven The Leopard's Growl, 1946 SENIOR NOTABLES Valedictorian - PATSY MURPHY Salutorian - BARBARA BREEN Honor Students - RUTH CARAMORE, LOUISE ALLEN, ALICE MICHALEK, and JERRY PETERS Leland McKeown .....,. .. Best Sport ............................ Betty Griffen Gene Manuel ..A....,.,, .,.,...,,., N eatest ....o...... , .... Mildred Anne Randall Mayo Snow ........... ......... B est Looking ....,....,.................. Betty Griffen Jerry Peters ...,. .,,,.., , Best Personality ....,.,...,....,,..... Patsy Murphy Jerry Peters ....,..,. ...........,... W ittiest ........,..,. ...... J ackie Peters Milan Alexsuk ,,.,,,,,, 4,,,,,,, M ost Bashful ..,,.. ..,, .,..,. I l ouise Allen Leland McKeown Leland McKeown Cutest Couple Most Athletic ...,.. Jack Coogler ...........r ......,..r..... C utest ............. Elmer Yurtinus r.... .. .......r .. Most Cooperative .. Richard McCleery . ......... Most Likely to Succeed Troy Scarborough ......,............. Richard McCleery ...... .......,,.. M ost Poised ....... Leland McKeown .,,,.,. ,,L... B est All Around Jerry Peters ............. ......... M ost Popular i...... Elmer Yurtinus ...,...... ......... M ost Stuolious .,... Milan Alexsuk ............................ Quietest .........i Leland McKeown ...................... ' ' Jerry Peters, Gene Manuel .... Page Eppele ........... Best Dancer .........,,....,...,...... Friendliest .,....,,.................. Patsy Murphy Betty Griffen .. ...... Betty Griffen . Barbara Breen Patsy Murphy Jackie Peters Camille Funderburk Jackie Peters .. ,,,......... Betty Griffen Patsy Murphy Louise Allen Barbara Breen Best Dressed ...... ...., M ildred Anne Randall Most Talkative .,.,.................... Jackie Peters IDEAL SENIOR Rogers Hill ................,,.. ..... E yes like .,.,, ,,,,,. L ois Thompson Cleveland Kirkland, Elmer Yurtinus ...,.. .... ......... H a ir like ,.,,,,,, Betty Griffen Mayo Snow .............. ........ S mile like .................................. Mirt Rogers Gene Manuel ............ ............ V Oice like .............................. Jackie Peters Page Eppele ............... ..... D isposition like Barbara Breen, Jackie Peters Cleveland Kirkland ,....... ............ N 086 like ,,,.,,,,,,,.,,,,4,,,,,.,,,,,,,,, Betty Griifen Leland McKeown ..,....... Physique and Figure like ,,,,,., .,,,,, B etty Griffen Jerry Peters .....,...... ...v............ L 698 like ,,.,,,.,,,,,,.,,,, l,,,.,. M irt Rogers Gene Manuel .........l..........,... Complexion like ,,,,,,.r,. , ,... Betty Griffen Mayo Snow ................................ Walk like ,,,,,,,, ,,.,,.. M irt Rogers Gene Manuel ..........................-- HGWUZS like ,.,,. ....... B ebe Parker Mayo Snow, Jerry Peters, Gene Manuel .-.--,-,-.-,-,,-,,,,,.,.,,,.,A,, Lips ...,,. ...... B etty Gfifell Mayo Sngw ,,,,.,,-.v,,.A.A,.,,,,,,,,,,,, Dimples like ,.,,.,, .,......... M irt Rogers Leland McKeown ,,,, ,, ,.,,,, Manners like ...., Patsy Murphy Jerry Peters ,,,,,,,,,A,, ,,,,,,,, T eeth, like ...... .,.............. J 3.Ckie P8t6I'S Mayg Snow ,.,,,A,.,A ,,,,,, P osture like ,,.,... .....,. C amille Funderburk Jerry Peters ,,,,,,,,, .,,,,,, P ersonality like ...,.. ...... ........ J a ckle Peters Elmer Yurtinus ...... ...... I 'lltellevt like ,-,,- Patsy Murphy Page twelve The Leopa'r'd's Growl, 1946 PROPHECY Gazing into our crystal ball, we see many things, many faces in many places. As we gaze deper into the unknown realm of the future, it is no longer unknown, but becomes clear. Who is this face we see? Why, it is Rosemary Dvoran and she's in love with a chicken farmer. They are always singing Chickery Chick. Gorsh, ain't love grand? ? ? Censors, get on your toes! ! ! Jackie Peters is a foreign correspond- ent for the Brooksville Journal in Russia. She always was in a hurry to get things done. Keep 'em Russian, Jackie! Now what is this we see? Alice Michalek and Dorothy Mondon are now professional baseball players on the Pepsi-Cola Girls' team. Bat 'em one, gals. No, the crystal ball doesn't lie! You remember how Jack Coogler liked to hunt? Well, it must have gone to his head for he is now in Africa. Gee, a head hunter, of all things! ! ! Mmmmmmm-Madame Chorvat fRuth to usj is now a famous dress designer in Paris, and the dresses she designs! Ooo, la, la! ! ! Yes, we thought it would happen and it finally did. Patsy and Leland are now happily married. Grease Monkey McKeown, which is Leland's distinguished title, is still totin' baggage at the bus terminal, while Patsy is jerkin' sodas to help support the family, Looking still closer, we see the home of Page Eppele, with the veti- narian's degree on the door. Dr. Eppele is now advocating Vitamin D for animals. He gave his fellow students their share in Democracy Class, didn't he? Especially on those cold days. Lois Thompson and Janet McClain are still both trying to decide whether to marry those guys or just keep on stringing them a line over long distance. Therese, who left the dear Seniors for Leslie fwho wouldn't?J, now has a little Junior of her own. Oh! Oh! The Crystal ball is getting cloudy! Ah! It's clearing now. Well, no wonder it was in such a turmoil! What wouldn't be? Senator Richard McCleery was making one of his well-known speeches in Wash- ington. Who would have thought that Hernando High could produce a senator? Rogers Hill owns a very valuable piece of metal. No, it isn't gold,,,but it's just as good. It's his slide trombone, which has taken him through college and now he and Tommy Dorsey are rivals as well as Frank Sinatra and Adrian CSWoonerJ Fatic. We see, too, in the crystal that the most glamorous member of the National Debating Club is none other than our own Barby Breen. Camille and Mayo are still seen at Murphy's Drug Store every after- noon, sipping on sodas constructed by Patsy .... When will you get up enough nerve, Moe? Everyone is patiently waiting. Now, now, gee, everyone expected this little thing to happen. That's it, it's about that Griffen girl, Betty. She is still winning beauty contests and is now Miss America of 1956. Don't tell anyone, but she got a movie contract last week. Remember, it's a secret. Page thirteen The Leopard's Growl, 1946 Edna Stevens is the coach of the girl's basketball team, very ably assisted by Rubye Alligood. Still passing away the time is Zella Mae, now in college. She is wait- ing-just waiting-for what?'? Don't ask such a silly question. She understands what we mean, don't you, Zella? Pardon us while we take time out to shine the crystal ball. It is getting rather blurred .... There! That's better. Since John Powers retired, Jerry Peters has taken over his agency. One of his models is none other than our own, Louise Allen. Ah! We see Murray Grubbs-pardon me, Admiral Grubbs, to be cor- rect-is now running for Secretary of War. He will probably win, too. My lands! ! It seems that since Johnny Weismuller retired, Gene Manuel is taking his place as Tarzan-Ah-o-o-o-ah! There's an exclusive Beauty Shoppe in Miami owned and operated by Jamie Shearer. No matter how you look when you enter, when you leave you're strictly on the beam. Hubba! Hubba! Hubba! Hey there. Would you like to be arrested for your thoughts? Well, listen to this. Do you know who is running for sheriff of Brooksville? No, that's wrong. It's Bebe Parker! With Myra Nell Rogers as her campaign manager, she's bound to win. Her rival is Andy Kuka. Sorry, fel1a'. Better luck next time. Is there a sick, girl in the house? Now, we said girl! Hernando turned out another doctor, but quite diiferent from a veterinarian. It is Dr. Troy B. Scarborough, who is really getting the patients. Why? ? ? He has a sign on his door saying I mend broken hearts. What's your method, Troy? Well, fancy that! Our crystal ball tells us that Ruth Caramore is now the comedien songstress in Nancy Hutton's All-Girl Orchestra. Will wonders never cease? Cleveland Kirkland, honorably discharged from the Navy, is running a Used Car Lot. It started with his passion for buying old cars and fixing them up. Oh! Gracious! We can hardly believe this, but since the crystal ball tells us it is so, it must be. Milan Alexsuk and Elmer Yurtinus are in Alaska, mining gold. No, they haven't found any yet. but here's wishing them luck. Just back from a world tour is Mildred Anne Randall. From the ex- pression on her face, we'd say she had a grand time. It seems she met some mighty nice people. They say that Judge Mason is really strict. No one gets by with any- thing. Brooksville's a law-abiding town, now. Good work, Forno. Mehree Austin is now the leading lady in the soap box opera entitled Hi, Ho, Si1vero1ius, which is sponsored by the Burpsy-Cola Company. You get more burps for your nickle. Tune in tomorrow for your favorite burp, 'scuse please, so solly, for your favorite program. The crystal ball just fell off the table and we shall have to sign off for now. Poor thing, what it hasn't gone through this evening. Oh, well, there have been so many predictions this time that it has more than done it's duty. Let's give it a rest for a while. How about it, folks? Page fourteen The Leopard's Growl, 1946 CLASS WILL To our beloved school we leave our senior home room with a new and different atmosphere, painted, varnished, with florescent lights and new window shades. To our Faculty we leave our books, pencils, papers, and a few extra gray hairs which you may add to your collection. To the students we leave years of peaceful study Cnow that we have vanishedj, initial-carved desks, and a faint memory of us. And at last for the Juniors, our will: Milan Alexsuk leaves his blushing face and bashfulness to Ayron Leggette. Regretfully, Louise Allen wills her studious mind to her cousin, Polly Allen, who may need it in trying times of the future. With a tear in the corner of her eye, Ruth Chorvat asks that Mary Francis Bacon inherit her fabulous wardrobe. Really, Ruth, does Mary Francis need it? The wicked eye of Myra Nell Rogers scores the Junior list and finds its mark, Mary Lyerly, to whom she leaves her flirty ways and cute dimples. To Carlton Cox, our Leland McKeown leaves his excellent football ability and his beloved laziness. Also, we saw Leland wiping perspiration from his brow, as he said, I leave the Hernando High School, Period! With a frivolous sigh, Gene Manuel leans back in his easy chair and to Ray Thomas leaves his stately height and looks. From Forno Mason, Fletcher Weston receives numerous lines and wolfing actions. Hmmmm-does he need it? Jerry Peters leaves his wit and humor to the Junior Class. Don't crowd, there's plenty for everyone. To Mildred Singer, Therese Dupuis leaves her success in matrimony and wonderful ability in dramatic acting. Andy Kuka's fast feet in football and skill in breaking girls' hearts, he leaves to Jimmie Stenholm. A pencil, notebook and other implements of studying algebra is the will of Rubye Alligood to Dolly Ryals. Rogers Hill leaves his success and ability in football to Jerry Byrd. The Brain, Adrian Fatic, leaves his nickname to Joe Watson. Bebe Parker leaves her pretty hands to Doris Lee You can really be proud of them, Doris. They are soooo dainty. Page Eppele leaves his thriving interest and outlook on politics to Ben Wilson. Murray Grubbs and Jerry Peters leave their car to any one who has nothing to do but patch it. Rosemary Dvoran and Alice Michalek wish Laurel Hatfield to be the only heir to their silly giggles and well-kept secrets. Janet McClain leaves her success as a telephone operator and large collection of snapshots to Helen Hilbert. Page fifteen The Leopard's Growl, 1946 Patsy Murphy's sweet disposition and her ability to keep her man goes to Virginia Varn. She has a technique all her own. Cleveland Kirkland leaves his dark curly hair and cat-like walk to Russell Snow. Nancy Hutton leaves her long, shining black hair to Jackie Greene. To Marion Snow, we leave Ruth Caramore's good marks and studious mind. To J acquelyn Ferrell, we leave Mehree Austin's wide collection of G. I.'s. Very nonchalant, Troy Scarborough decided to leave his permission to roam the halls to Wayne Hedick. Wayne also receives Troy's many headaches over girls. We saw Barbara Breen smile sweetly when she picked Margaret Coburn, the one to whom she leaves her pleasing personality and ability to get along with everyone. Mildred Anne Randall leaves her neatness and pleasing smile to Joan Koon. Mayo Snow leaves behind his mathematical mind and string of women admirers for Kenneth Austin, so that he may take it up where Mayo left off. Laughing hilariously, Jackie Peters leaves her collection of jokes and her dancing ability to the one and only Chrysis Gordon. Only she could handle it! Mary Jane Perry is willed Betty Griffen's ability to fix fancy hair-do's and her looks. To Wanda Martin and Irene Seles, we leave Edna Stevens' pretty eyes and her ability at basketball. Lois Thompson leaves her boyfriends, figure, and her knowledge of commercial subjects to Margaret Eppele and Ida Lee Gold. To Dorothy Davis, Camille Funderburk leaves her twinklin' baton back-bend strut. Joyce Hockstad inherits that well-groomed look from Zella Mae Sims. Dorothy Mondon leaves her nice disposition and the kind word to those who need them, to Nellie Allman. Jamie Shearer leaves her cute walk to Dorothy Allman. Richard McCleery leaves his self-confidence and the title Most Likely to Succeed to Rusty Henderson. Elmer Yurtinus leaves his musical ability to John Broze. Jack Cooglar, thoughtful of his decision, leaves Dora Mondon his fun- loving nature. Page -sixteen The Leopardis Growl, 1946 CLASS HISTORY The year 1934 was a very important one. That was the year Roose- velt was inaugurated for the first time, Hitler was gaining power in Europe, and the class of '46 started school. We have always been an outstanding class. Some have claimed we are the most talkative class: others, the most energetic, and a few think that we cooperate well. In our graduating class, there are twelve students, who have been together since the very beginning. They are: Louise Allen, Jack Cooglar, Adrian Fatic, Betty Griffen, Murray Grubbs, Rogers Hill, Forno Mason, Richard McCleery, Leland McKeown, Dottye Mondon, Patsy Murphy, Bebe Parker, Myrt Rogers, Troy Scarborough, and Edna Stevens. Many others have entered our class during the following years. Our years in grammar school passed rather uneventfully with the usual studying and playing until we reached the sixth grade. Then, two football teams were formed which took their place in the Brooksville Grammar School Hall of Fame. A game between the Panther Cubs of Miss Tidwell's room and the Bulldog's of Miss Bissett's room was spon- sored by the High School H Club. The teams were coached for weeks in advance of the game by some of the Leopard stars and Mr. Sult. Our present Seniors, Rogers and Page were on the Bulldog team, and Forno, Richard, Troy, Leland, and Jack played for the Panthers. The Juvenile Band paraded at the half. Before a crowd of about 450 fans, the Panthers defeated the heavier Bulldogs, 7-0. The proceeds from the game, canned food and 320.226, were used to provide Christmas dinner baskets for needy families of this county. The winning team, the Panthers, was also awarded a white football with the name of the team and the score painted on it. The year after next, we had two rather exciting races over who was to take top honors in our Junior High graduating class. For the highest grades in the eighth grade, Richard McCleery led the boys and Therese Dupuis led the girls. The citizenship medals were awarded to Forno Mason and Patsy Murphy, with Leland McKeown and Barbara Breen taking second place. This graduation was the first one in the history of Junior High to be styled on a regular graduation and class night like the high school's. This custom has been followed ever since that year. When we entered the ninth grade, we were on top of the world. Just think! We were finally in High School! They divided us into two home- rooms then. Mr. Blake had charge of one and Miss Oxley the other. We thought we were very lucky rats , as Mr. Perkins, the principal at that time, did not believe in initiations. Members of our class joined the Glee Club, the football and basketball teams, Band, Math Club, Victory Corps and the Friendly Tavern Club. We really had fun in the last one. Any one with a membership card of the Friendly Tavern Club could go to its weekly dances and don't think we didn't. The Victory Corps was divided into platoons and each platoon was led and instructed in marching, maneuvering, and various other things by one of the soldiers stationed at the air base. As a reward for a year's hard work, the entire crops was taken on a personally conducted tour of the air base. Towards the end of this school year Mr. H. L. Jones became our principal. Next stop-Sophomores! Barbara Breen, Betty Griien, Bebe Parker and Mildred Anne Randall were elected as cheerleaders that year. As Page seventeen The Leopard's Growl, 19.46 there were only five cheerleaders and we were underclassmen, we were very proud of those girls. That year Mrs. Horton and Mr. Briley were our home room teachers. Those field trips were really fun. We tied with the Senior Class on P.-T. A. honors and had a picnic together at Weeki- wachee Springs. During the Christmas holidays. we sponsored a very successful dance at the Woman's Club. Ten of our classmates were chosen at the end of the year to serve at the J uniorl-Senior banquet. The Junior year was a great year. Miss Palmer led our class. The boys' took over the election and no girls held offices. As we were expected to give the Seniors a banquet, we at once went to work selling drinks, hot dogs, etc., at the football games. Our class play, directed by Miss Palmer, was The Campbells Are Coming , a three-act comedy. The players were: Rantie Davis, Therese Dupuis, Betty Griffen, Richard McCleery, Leland McKeown, Jackie Peters, Jerry Peters, Mildred Anne Randall, Troy Scarborough and Zella Mae Sims. The play was a success and a repeat performance was given. Then, came the banquet. We labored for weeks in advance preparing the favors, arranging the program and decorating the hall. We used Hitch Your Wagon to a Star as the theme and everything, even the music, centered around that. Jerry Peters was our toastmaster and Ben Lombardo's Air Force Orchestra supplied the music. The last important event of the year was ordering our class rings. We could hardly wait to receive them. Last, but not least, is our Senior year. Under the leadership of Mrs. Mastin, we have taken part in a great many activities. First, came the exciting election of class and Student Council ofiicers. After a week of campaigning and politicing , Rogers Hill and Nancy Hutton were elected as Student Council officers. Then, our class won the Victory Loan Drive contest by buying the most Victory Bonds and was awarded a trip to Sarasota. About this time work started on the annual. As it was the second annual published here in a good many years, we encountered many difficulties and had to do much work on this project. Next, we sponsored a Valentine Dance, with George Kayton's Orchestra, and the proceeds went toward the Recreation Center. Three of our boys, Murray, Andy and Kirk, left us at this time to join the United States Navy. We gave the Senior Class Play, Where's Laurie? in April and everyone admitted that it was very good. We still have the Junior-Senior banquet, Class Night, Baccalaureate, and Commencement to look forward to and we can only hope the future will bring us as many happy times as we have had during our school years. TO OUR CLASSMATES IN SERVICE Today, having completed our course of studies at the Hernando High School, we think of you as we look to our flag of the United States of America. With sincerest gratitude, we proudly salute our boys in service: Billy Deen, Cleveland Kirkland, Everette Kotze, Robert Beiersdorfer, Andy Kuka, Murray Grubbs, and Bruce Snow. We, the Senior Class of 1946, leave you our best wishes and hopes for a successful future. Page eighteen The I.copard's Growl, 19.46 J UNIORS lfnrk rmr: Joe Watson, Russell Snow, Ben Wilson, Kenneth Austin. Rusty Henderson. Smvnul rum: John liroze, Ayron Lcggette, Carlton Cox, Virginia Varn, Joyce Hoekstad, Wayne Hedick. Third row: Marv Lyerly, Jackie Greene, Doris Lee, Mildred Singer, Dolly Ryals, Dorothy Allman, Ray Thomas. Fourth 'rnu': Mary .lane Perry, Pauline Allen, Wanda Martin, Dora Mondun, Chrysis Gordon. Margaret Coburn. Fifth row: Jacquelyn Ferrell, ln-ne Selcs, Mrs. Pekovsky, Laurel Hatiield, Margaret Eppele. Not pivturczl: Leonu Brandon, Joan Koon. Mary Frances liucon, Fletcher Weston, George Bean. Ida Lee Gold. CLASS OFFICERS I'rf'sz'f1wff -M RAY THOMAS l'if-a-I'rvsiflw1r- MARY LYERLY Secrcfury-Treasurer' - MARGARET EPPELE lfelnwsf-iztzzrizws- PAULINE ALLEN, Bi-:N WILSON Colors N- Black and Red Flowers - Red Carnations Motto- The elevator to success is not running, take the stairs. The Senior Class of '47 fwe hopej began life as bawling Freshman, about sixty- five strong, with Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Drane as homeroom teachers. We felt mighty big, but after the Seniors had entertained us on the day commonly called Rat Day, we were rather subdued. We began our Sophomore year as brats for so our teachers thought. Of course, we disagreedl, but deciding there was plenty to be done we soon settled down under the able leadership of Mrs. Pekovsky and Miss Puckett. The climax of this year was reached when we gave a tacky party for the Seniors at the Woodlawn Country Club. It was greatly enjoyed by all. Soon after that came exams, and then-well, what do you think? -we were Juniors! Juniors! Sounded big, didn't it? Well, it still does, in view of such a busy adolescent life for our class. Our first task was selling drinks and hot dogs at foot- ball games. Next in line came the sale of magazines near Christmas. Then, we embarked upon the Junior Play, Hilarity House, which was a grand success. The proceeds from the play went towards the Junior-Senior banquet, one of the best given in many years, we thought. As we boldly climb toward the highest step in high school life, we fervently hope to be as grand a grown-up Senior Class as is the Class of 1946. Page twenty The Le0pa1'd'S Girowl, 1946 SOPHOMORES Bark Tow: Jerry Byrd. Julian Allen, R. B. Brown, Walter liuehtan, Earl Thompson, Wesley Witt, John Yalch, Howard Raxran, Edwin Ragan. Sf-rand row: Billy Peterson, Joe Guess, Edward Mims, Jimmie Stenholm, Henry Carlton, Jimmie Gordon, Ernest Meadows, Jerry Wilson. Third row: Miss Puckett, Floyce Myers, Tabitha Campbell, Elizabeth Bachik, Bobbie Ettinger, Marilyn Singer, Clara Ann Hinkle, Virginia Tomkinsun. Fourth rmr: Ruby Slater. Clara Cotton, Lenouse Royal, Patricia Simmons, Dot Davis, Nancy Edwards. Bubbles Scarborough, Nellie Meadows, Dorothy Allen, Ardellia Mm-sser. Nat pir- turcd: Erma Smith, Carol KI-cl. Doyle Lee, Tommy Weeks, Kenneth Campbell. CLASS OFFICERS President - DOROTHY DAVIS I'i1-e-IU-esifli-nt - ERNEST MEADOWS, JR. Ser,refury-Treasurer - BUBBLES ScARBoRoUGH Representatives H PATRICIA SIMMONS, JIMMY STENHOLM Represenfrzfizw at large- EDDIE MIMS Class Colors--Red and White Flowers-Red and White Carnations Motto - Labor Omnia Vincit Qllabor conquers all things.J The Sophomores have had a very busy and prosperous year. We supported the Victory Loan Drive by selling bonds down town. Contributions have been made toward the construction of the Recreation Park. One of the highlights of the year was the Freshman-Sophomore football game, which, despite the loss of the game by the Sophomores, aroused much class spirit. A large majority of the class participated in the game. Another event important to us was an assembly program, called The Crunchie Wunchie Quiz Program, which was a miniature radio program written by Dot Davis and Helen Hilbert with the theme song written by Ernest Meadows. The play, directed by members of the class with the able assistance of our class sponsor, Miss Puckett, was enjoyed by everyone. We are now making our plans for the traditional Senior-Sophomore party, spon- sored by the Sophomore class, which We aI'e sure will be a great success. This party is only one of our ways of expressing our gratitude to the Seniors for making our second year in Old Hernando High so pleasant. Page twenty-one The I.vopa.rfI's Gfrowl, 19.46 FRESHMAN CLASS lm:-lc row: Coach Smith, Harold Wilson, liilly Russell, Kenneth Bray, Bruce Downs, Russell Alliuood, Gcormze Rooks. lsadorc Shell. Bobby Snow. Second rou': Elbert Royal, George Lee, Max Jernigan, Joe Kelly. Edmund 0'llerry, Drayton Parrott, Delbert White, Dale Yontz. Andrew Oravec, Glcnnwood Patrick, Eulmon Jones, Steve llc-villc, Dickie Merriman. Third row: Bruce Snow, Tony Moses, Marlin 0'Berry, Jack Ryals. Harold Smith, Joe Holder. Adrian Ramsey, James Whitehurst, Freddie Smith. Billy Hobbs. Charles Hill. George Allcn, Albert Hatlield. Fuurlh rmv: Jack Bean. Jimmy Hutton, Nicky Maillis. Harvey Gunt. Mearl Lee, Sallie Allman, Hilda Watson. Mavis lvey. Lt-atha Muck. Virginia Kuykendall, lietty Dodson, Dorothy Henry, Mrs. lirooks. Fifih row: Hazel Kniprhten. Neva Westmoreland, Bonnie Fcy Kuykemlall, Clara Miley, Lillian Holder, Melvina Smith, Sue Saxon, Ethel Mae Allen, Violet Mae Evcrson. Louisa- Gilmore. Jane Weeks, Grace Raines, Ellen Hurkalyy. Ruth Singer. ltuth Dc lla Mater. No! pi:-Iurcll: R. M. Chapman. lvey Crosby. llilly Sprimzs, Mary Kcelinir, Joyce Snow. CLASS OFFICERS l'rf'sidenf - ANDREW ORAVEC lvlfli-1'I'l'Nllll'IIf -- SUE SAXON Sf'!'l'6fllVlj-TI'l'ClSIll'f'7' -4 GRACE RAINES Sfuflcnf Council Rcpresfmfufiws - NICK MAILLIS, JANE WEEKS Colors - Green and White Flower -- Gardenia Class Moflo- Always Look Forward FACTS ABOUT THE FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman Class has tried to take their part in the school activities this year. They have taken part in buying and selling War Bonds during the War Bond Drive. Mrs. M. G. Lylerly was home room teacher to half of the Freshman Class during' the first part of the year. Now, Mr. E. L. Smith has charge of Mrs. M. G. Lylerly's home room class and Mrs. Janet Brooks has charge of the other half of the Fresh- man Class. A The day which we all looked forward to wlth dread was Rat Day. Of course, the Seniors were kind and considerate We did everything they asked of us, although they almost killed us. We wish to express our appreciation that they didn't. We must admit that they are a swell bunch of kids-may there be more like them. The Freshman Class took an active part in our cleanup program in which we painted our home rooms, dusted, etc., and made things shine. As a whole all their work this year was very satisfactory. This is the first high school for practically all of them and the more they are here the more they like it. Page twenty-two The Leopards Growl, 19.46 FOOTBALL lfuclr ruw: Byrd, Stenholm, Bean, Henderson, Kirkland, Bean, Hutton. Gant. Serovul row: Royal, Snow. Ilill, Sem-borough. Mciioown. McClecry, Kotze. Cox, liroze. Third row: Austin, Couch Smith, lirulibs. Nui pirlurril: Hn-dick, Buchtan. Alexsuk, lieiersdofcr. Coach - E. L. SMITH Captain - LELAND MCKECJWN Co-Captain - RICHARD MCCLI-:Env At the beginning of the season the Leopards were handicapped by having no regular coach. They were assisted by former Leopards, J. T. Varn and Tom Varn, and by Sgt. Steve Muski. The season was opened by a game against the heavier, more experienced St. Leo Lions. Due to the inexperience of the majority of the team and the size of the Lions, the Leopards were unable to cope with them. Score - 6-32. For the next game the Leopards ventured into foreign territory, Punta Gorda. Due to the injury of the captain and illness of the co-captain, Rogers Hill was unani- mously elected captain for the game. Injuries forced the Leopards to use an in- experienced team almost all the game. Score-0-25. The following game was with the winners of the Gulf Coast Conference, Pasco High. It was the first time in many years that Pasco has defeated Hernando, but the Leopards were the only team in the conference to hold them to one tally. Next came the upset victory over Wildwood. As the past record of the Leopards showed three defeats and no wins, the Wildwood Wildcats were highly favored. The game was played on even terms for the first two periods with Hernando leading 2-U at the half. The Leopards for the first time this season showed offensive power during the last two periods and rolled over the Wildcats. Score - 22-6. Next week, the Leopards journeyed to New Port Richey for an afternoon game. In spite of the excessive heat and sandspurs, the Leopards held the Bucaneers to seven points. The Leopards showed poor defensive play against Citrus High letting them score twenty points. Page tweizty-four The Leopards Growl, 1946 The Leopards showed new fight and spirit the following week against the Golden Gators of Bushnell. Although the Leopards scored three times, they had two of the Tallies called back. Score-6-0. The Leopards took on Webster at Bushnell. For this game the Leopards were coached by E, L. Smith, the first paid coach for the Hernando boys in three years. Score - 6-13. For the Zepherhills game, the Leopards acquired a new defense and trampled the opposing team 13-0. The closest and hardest-fought game of the srason was the last. The Leopards completely dominating the playing throughout the first two periods, making seven first downs to the Hurricanes two. This was a complete reverse of the game with Citrus High a few weeks before. Score- 6-9. At a special meeting of the West Coast Football Conference in Brooksville, 'the winners of the Tribune Trophy were announced and two All-Conference teams were chosen. Although the Leopards were not placed higher than fifth in the Conference, three of our best players were elected to the first All-Conference team. George Bean was selected as an All-Conference back, Leland McKeown was elected All-Conference tackle, and Troy Scarborough was named All-Conference guard. At the close of the season, one of the finest banquets and dances ever given in honor of the football team was made possible by the efforts of a few townsmen and returned veterans. Money for the celebration was raised by a benefit football game between the Alumni team and the Air Base team The Alumni came out on top, 7-0, after a hard fought defensive game. This group, headed by Tom Varn who was ably assisted by Joe Barnett and Dan Slaughter, arranged for the banquet to be given at the Tamiami Cafe. Those attending the banquet were as follows: the entire football team, the cheer- leaders, Jim Whitehurst, H. L. Jones, J. T. Varn, Sgt. Steve Muski, E. L. Smith, Tom Varn, Dan Slaughter, and Joe Barnett. Tom Varn, the very capable Master of Ceremonies, introduced the speakers of the evening. First on the program was a speech by Jim Whit ehurst, President of the Gulf Coast Conference. Next were speches by E. L. Smith, J. T. Varn and Sgt. Muski. H. L. Jones also gave a speech, which was followed by a short talk from the captain, and the co-captain. At the close of the banquet, special awards were presented to the coach, captain, co-captain and the All-Conference men. After the banquet, all those present and members of the H. H. S. Band attended the formal dance at the Country Club. Kenneth Austin, q.b.: Murray Grubbs, h.b.g Richard McCleery, f.b.g George Bean, h.b.: Mayo Snow, r.e.: Leland McKeown, r.t.: Troy Scarborough, r.g.g Rogers Hill, c.: Cleveland Kirkland, Lg.: Rusty Henderson, l.t.g Everett Kotze, Le. Page twenty-five The Leopalrffs Gfrowl, 1946 GIRLS' BASKETBALL lmft lo right: Mary .lane Perry, lVlars:arct Eppelc. Nlury Lylerly, Edna Stevens, Virginia Kuykendall, lin-My Grilfen. Joyce Hockstall, Myrt Rom-rs, Polly Allen. Dora Mondon, Not pictured: Margaret Coburn, Vhrysis Gordon, Dorothy Henry, Bonnie Fey Kuykendall. SCHEDULE Brooksville ., Webster ...,,,, , Brooksville H ., H Dade City Brooksville Crystal River Brooksville ,, ,. . . Holy Name ,, Brooksville , ., , , Zephyrhills ,, Brooksville. ,,,. ,, ,,,. Bushnell Brooksville .. .. Inverness Brooksville . .. Dade City Brooksville , ,, I Zephyrhills ,, Brooksville ,, ,,,.., Holy Name H Brooksville .. , .,,,. Wildwood Brooksville ..., ,,,,,,,,.,. I nverness ,, l7onr'hc's-Smith, Hughes Pekovsky l orw1rnIs-Polly Allen, Mary Jane Perry, Dora Mondon, Edna Stevens, Margaret Eppele, Margaret Coburn, Myra Nell Rogers llnardsf-Betty Grifiin, Joyce Hockstad, Mary Lylerly, Chrysis Gordon, Dorothy Henry, Bonnie Fey Kuykendall, Virginia Kuykendall This year brought out a rather small squad of Leopardettes, but in spite of the scarcity of numbers we had a fairly successful season. What we lacked in points we made up in spirit, of which we had more than a sufficiency. The season started off nicely with a 26-16 victory over Webster, but after a defeat from Dade City we were more or less up and down. Everyone agreed that our second Holy Name game was the best game played the whole season, even though Joyce did have us worried to death for fear she would foul out Las usualj. Page twenty-six The Leopards Girowt, 1946 BOYS' BASKETBALL Left to right, buck row: Kenneth Bray, Rusty Henderson. Seroml row: Page Epps-le, Elbert Royal. Georpre Bean, Kenneth Austin. Thin! ron-: Coach Smith. Ben Wilson, Wayne Hedick, Richard McCleery, .lerrv Peters. Leland NlcKeown, Mayo Snow. Nut yrirtlzrml: Gene Manuel. The Leopards had a rather unsuccessful season as they won only two games. The Leopards met many teams out of their class and showed more power against the stronger teams. The Leopard B team came out with three wins and four loses. Besides the games listed, the Leopards also played in the district and conference tournaments. Peters led the Leopards in scoring' honors. Brooksville ..... .... 1 4 Wildwood ................ 15 Brooksville ...... ,... 1 8 Seville .,.................... 27 Brooksville ,.... ,... 7 New Port Richey .... 8 Brooksville ..,.. .,.. 3 4 Webster .................... 33 Brooksville ..... .... 1 9 Dade City ....,.. .,.,. 2 O Brooksville ...... .... 9 Crystal River .......... 11 Brooksville ....., .... 1 7 St. Leo ..,,..... ..... 3 -1 Brooksville ...... ,.., 1 5 Zephyrhills 14 Brooksville ...... .... 1 0 Bushnell .,.. ,.... 1 5 Brooksville ...... .... 2 3 Inverness ....,,. .,... 2 8 Brooksville ..... .... 1 7 Dade City ..... ..,,. 2 3 Brooksville ....,. .... 1 5 St. Leo ........... ...., 4 5 Brooksville ...... .... 9 Zephyrhills ...... ..... 2 1 Brooksville ...... ,,.. 1 0 Sea Breeze .....,,..,.,.. 55 Brooksville ...... ..,. 1 7 New Port Richey .... 18 Brooksville ...... .... 2 7 Webster ....,,..,.....,,, .. 35 Page twenty-seven The I,cnpard's Growl, 19.46 BACKERS OF THE TEAM The inspiration for the team depends on the student body. The student body depends on the efforts of the cheerleaders. For the school year 1945-1946 the cheerleaders of Hernando High School were Betty Grilfen, Edna Stevens, Kenneth Bray C Button J, Patsy Murphy and Mildred Anne Randall. Button, the only Freshman member of the squad, could turn flips, turn cartwheels and do back-bends, which the other cheerleaders would not attempt. Betty was the veteran cheerleader, as this was her third consecutive year. Another who had past experience was Mildred Anne. This was her second year. Last, but not least, were Patsy and Edna. Although this was their first vear, they had, as the saying goes, vim, vigor, and vitality. They worked together as a unit with pep and perserverance as an active example of school spirit. Page twenty-eiglzt The Leopards Groufl, 1946 THE HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL BAND The above picture is the Hernando High School Band and Pep Squad. Undei the direction ol' Mr. George R. Kayton. lfur-!.' row, lvff Io right- llvtiy Jean Royal Grace Raines Rogers Hill Adrian Ifatie Fllmer Yurtinus Forno Mason Page Eppele Clara Cotton Louise Gilmore Helen Hilbert Jimmy Gordon Margaret Eppele Junior Meadows Naney Hutton Morita Gibson Dorothy Davis Patsy Simmons Lenouise Royal Chrysis Gordon Nellie Meadows Bobbye Ettinger Merle Lee Verona Blackburn Vivo Gibson Margaret Coburn Ellen Huckaby DRUM MAJORS Zella Mae Sims Camill Members not shown in picture are: Janet McClain Doris Huekaby Norman Bunting Roseline Everson Page thirty Margraret Moor lirownless Waschek Steve Beville Betty Bachik OFFICERS l'resideHf - - ROGERS HILL l'il'I' I'rc'sirIrnf - NANCY HUTTUN Hilda Watson Quinn Raines Mary Alice Clinai d Melvina Smith Alicia Allen Jane Weeks Kenneth Bray Dieky Merriman Adrian Ramsey Violet Everson Sue Saxon Wanita Sims Elizabeth Flppele e Funderburk Kenneth Austin Johnny Hilbert llola Lanier Julia Mae Royal Sf'r'1'e111ry and Treasurer- ELMER YURTINUS I,iln'urin11- Z1-:LLA NIAE SIMS The Leopard's Growl, 1946 THE MAJORETTES During the school term 1945-1946, the Majorettes of the Hernando High Band have raised high the school spirit. They have performed before many spectators at football games and they paraded in numerous other school functions. The director and the Drum Majorette of the Corps is Camille Funderburk. Only three of the girls are in high school. They are: Louise Gilmore, Jayne Weeks, and Dot Davis. Those from grade school are: Marita Gib- son, Cleo Gibson, Alicia Allen, Verona Blackburn, and Elizabeth Eppele. We wish to compliment them on their fine work. PEP SQUAD For the first time in many years Hernando High School has had an organized cheering section. They are known as the Hernando High School Pep Squad. They cheered at all the games and marched with the band during the half at many of the games. GLEE CLUB One of the musical organizations in Hernando High School is the Glee Club. The members, who are all girls, meet twice a week under the direction of Mrs. R. P. Marshall. Some of the girls take private vocal lessons on Monday afternoon from Mrs. Loie Hall. The girls' first performance, this year, was given for the Parent- Teacher's Association. The following are members of the Glee Club: Mary Frances Bacon, Barbara Breen, Ruth Chorvat, Rose Mary Dvoran, Betty Griffen, Alice Michalek, Nancy Edwards, Bebe Parker, Jackie Peters Irene Seles, Laurel Hatfield, Patsy Murphy, Mildred Anne Randall, Joan Koon, Marion Snow, and Virginia Varn. Page thirty-one The l,coparfl's Groufl, 19.46 HONOR STUDENTS The Honor Students of Hernando High School for the first semester of the year 1945-46 are as follows: Ilzlclc row, left to right: Billy Russell, Sue Saxon. Sccmzcl rozcx' Dorothy Allen, Bubbles Scarborough, Ernest Meadows, Eddie Mims, Dot Davis, Patricia Simmons. Third row: Pauline Allen, Laurel Hatfield, Alice Michalek, Dora Mondon, Margaret Eppele, Louise Allen. I onrflz row: Page Eppele, Patsy Murphy, Forno Mason, Ruth Caramore, Richard McCleery, Nancy Hutton, Elmer Yurtinus. Noi 1lI'!'fIlI'I'd.' Barbara Breen, Troy Scarborough. Dorothy Mondon, Janet McClain, Ben Wilson, Virginia Tompkinson, Harold Smith. Page thirty-two The Leopards Growl, 1946 The members of the Hernando High School F.F.A. are as pictured from left to right, bark row: Billy Russell. GEOTLIE Allen. Second row: Russell Snow, George Rooks, Jerry Wilson, Rusty Henderson. Jack Ryals, Billy Cobb, Walter Uuchtan, James Henderson. Third row: Max Jernigan, Dick Mc-Cleery. Earl Thompson, Jack Bean. Nicky Maillis, Bruce Downs. Fourth 'rouu' Edmund O'Berry, Tony Moses, Joe Guess, Andrew Oravec, R. M. Chapman. Fifth row: Kenneth Austin, Jack Cooglar, Harold Smith, Eubon Jones, James Whitehurst, George Lee, Isudore Shell, Ayron Leggette. Mitchell Mt-Call, Bobby Looper. Not pil-t1u'i'1I: Carlton Cox, Doyle Lee, John liroze, Johnnie Garrett, Drayton Parrott, Ellis-rt Royal, Alfred Allen, Joe Carter, llilly Keel. Vernon Miley, lirown!lee Waschek, R. R. lirown. OFFICERS President -- RICHARD MCCLEERY Secretory - CARLTON Cox Vice 1,I'f'Sl-1If llf - R. M. CHAPMAN Trcrrsurcr - lDOYI.1-I LEE Reprcscnfn.fi1ic - KENNETH AUSTIN CREED I believe in the future of farming. with a faith born not of words but of deeds- achievements won by the present and past generations of farmersg in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come up to us from the struggles of former years. I believe that to live and work on a good farm is pleasant as Well as challengingg for I know the joys and discomforts of farm life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I can not deny. I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of organized farmers to serve our own and the public interest in marketing the product of our toil. I believe we can safeguard those rights against practices and policies that are unfair. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining: in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so-for others as well as myselfg in less need for charity and more of it when neededg in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me. I believe that rural America can and will hold true to the best traditions in our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task. Page th irty-three Editor-in-Chie f ,.... Business Manager ..., Art ........................., A ctivities ...,,.,.. Publicity ...,..... Sports ...,.............,... The Leopard's Growl, 19146 ANNUAL STAFF PATSY MURPHY ...-.........................RICHARD MCCIAEERY MANUEL, JACKIE PETERS BREEN, ELMER YURTINUS BEEE PARKER, ROGERS HILL, BE'I'l'Y GRIFFIN, ADRIAN FATIC .NLELAND MCKEOWN, MILDRED ANNE RANDALL, MAYO SNOW Introductions ........ ......,.,.......... .............,..............,................................ L O IS THOMPSON Class Will .......... ................. .................... C A MILLE FUNDEBURK, MURRAY GRURRS Class History ......,..,............4..............,.................................. MYRT ROGERS, TROY SOAREOROUCI-I Class Prophecy .,.,.......................,........ NANCY HUTTON, MEHREE AUSTIN, RUTH CARAMORE Underclassmen Assistants - MARY LYERLY, LOUISE GILMORE, DOT DAVIS, GRACE RAINES, JANE WEEKS, ERNEST MEADOWS, PATRICIA SIMMONS Laurie Williams-A Pretty Charmer of 17 ............... Jinx Taylor--Energetic, Clever, 17 ............................... Katie Forster-Naive, Natural, and Likeable, 17 ........ Susan Snow-Small, Pretty, Not Very Bright, 17 ......, Grace Phillips-Tall and Pretty, 17 ........ .........,....,........ Mady Baker-Athletic, Vigorous, Cheerleader, 17 .......... SENIOR PLAY WHERE'S LAURIE? CHARACTERS ........CAMII.LE FUNDERBURK .................BETTY GRIFFIN .l..........BARRARA BREEN ...........BEBE PARKER ..........PATSY MURPHY ..........ZELLA MAE SIMS Hope Graham-President of the Senior Class, 17 ........,....,... ..........., M YEA NELL ROGERS Mrs, Helen Williams-Laurie's Indignant Mother, A5 ......,......................... JACKIE PETERS Miss Ruth Barnes-Class Sponsor, 30 ......,..................................... MILDRED ANNE RANDALL Miss Sally McKeeney-Newspaper Reporter, 22 ................... .................. R UBYE ALLIGOOD Carl Filiposocki i Socki J-Huge, Football Player, 18 ....... ,,..... L ELAND MCKEOWN Eddie Fowler-Ajable, Nice Looking, Shy, 18 ...........,......, ................ A DRIAN FATIC George Bates-Tall, Handsome, Self-centered, 18 ......... ........ R ICHARD MCCLEERY Bud Taylor-Open-faced, Nice, 18 ............,....................,.,....,....,.,.,................,... JERRY PETERS Sheriff Roy Logan-Grujf, Capable-looking, 35 ..............,............,.....,,..,.......... PAGE EPPELE Production under direction of Miss Francis Lingle Where's Laurie? was a three-act farce comedy by Joseph H. Arnold. The action of the entire pla takes place in the rumpus room of the country club where the Fall Prom is to be helld. The fly in the well-known ointment is Laurie Wiliams. Her class sisters decide that their men are paying entirely too much attention to Laurie and so they plan to keep her away from the prom by having Socki take her out of town that night. But plans go awry and Eddie is the one who spirits Laurie away. But Laurie manages to elude him at Haverhill. Meanwhile the Sheriff has been notified and radio reports concerning the kidnaping fill the air. Jinx Taylor and her accomplices are thrown into a panic when they hear Socki did not go with Laurieg and when Eddie finally appears with his confused story, the anxiety deepens. Laurie'S mother is frantic. Eventually, Laurie herself ap ears, but all is not well. She and her mother are going to press charges against Eddie. The girls lock her up to prevent this. Complications follow. There are strange comings and goings as the room lights mysteriously flash on and off. An innocent newspaper reporter is mistakenly bound, gagged and'locked in a closet. Shots are fired. The Sheriff is ready to tear his hair out by the rootsg he is thwarted at every turn by conflicting stories of the youngsters. He even gets the Governor on the wire. But all's well that ends well. Laurie's ghost appears and is caught by the kids. Laurie confesses that she gagged Miss McKenney, thinking she was Jinx. The news- paperwoman agrees not to press charges if Mrs. Williams will drop charges against Eddie. The prom goes on as scheduled. Page thirty- four The Leopard's Grorzvl, 1946 THE STUDENT COUNCIL Back row: Nicky Maillis, Grace Raines, Jane Weeks, Sue Saxon, Andrew Oravec. Ser-mul row: Edward Mims. Jimmie Stenholm, Patricia Simmons, Dot Davls, Bubbles Scarborough. Third row: Richard MeClevry, Ray Thomas. Polly Allen, Margaret Eppele, Mary Lylerly, Ben Wilson. Fourth row: Leland Mclieown, Patsy Murphy, Barbara Breen, Camille l unLlerburk. Elmer Yurtinus. Dorn Monclon, Nancy Hutton. Rollers Hill. Not nirrurerl: Ernest Meadows. P?'9Sl'!l6'7lf - ROGERS HILL Vice-Presidefnt - NANCY HUTTON S6C7'6fCl7'jj-T7'6Cl.8HT67' - DORA HUTTON One might say the Student Council this year has been one of the most active Student Councils in many school terms. Perhaps this is true be- cause the ofiicers were etlicient and progressive. The most important task of the council was a campaign to sell Victory Bonds and Stamps. This was a complete success. The winning class, the Seniors, and the Student Council took a trip to Sarasota. The Student Council is also responsible for the bookshelves in the halls, repairing the bleachers, and sponsoring the dances after the football games. Page thirty-fi ve The Le0pa1'fI's G r0'wl, 1946 Page thirty-six The Leoparclis Growl, 1946 Compliments of the Crown Service Station and Cottages Compliments of the All-American Store You tried the rest, Now try the best. Compliments of TAMIAMI CAFE Mrs. Cora Brooks Proprietor Best wishes for a successful future W. F. PARKER E. M. WILLIAMS FEEDS-SEEDS-FERTILIZER Brooksville, Florida Compliments of Coogler's Prescription Drug Store Page thirty-eight Th L pard's Growl, 19.46 Compliments of REXALL DRUG STORE The Culpepper P Invem Inverness CITRUS FERRIS GROVES mmms MOTOR COMPANY Floral City Inverness Florida SNYDERS WEBBS DEPARTMENT SERVICE STATION STORE Brooksville, Florida Floral City Page thirty-ni The L0opa1'd's Growl, 1946 MQKEOWN MOTOR COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE TRACTORS Sales and Service I Complete Repair Service on all Makes of Cars O Phone 96 Congratulations to all l946 Seniors VOGEUS INSUR ANCE AGENCY 12-11 East Broad PHONE 48 BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA Page forty The Leopawfs Growl, 1946 COBI IRN'S CITY MARKET Brooksville, Florida ROY DANIEUS BARBER SHOP Brooksville, Florida Compliments Compliments of of DIP VARN NEIL F. LAW Best Wishes Compliments HIIJIA of SERVICE STATION I. B. TURNLEY Try Our Sandwiches Snooks Varn, Proprietor Page forty-one The Leopard's Growl, 1946 Congratulations Seniors a of 1946 R. E. McCleery, Distributor I For a full line of Dependable Gulf Oil Products U Phone 210-245'W 'LUO The Leopa'rd's Growl, 1946 CITY GARAGE FOR SERVICE CHEVROLET - OLDSMOBILE ROAD SERVICE UPTOWN SERVICE STATION Brooksville, Florida TA XI SERVICE Washing - Polishing - Greasing Automobile Accessories Sinclair Gas and Oil 24-Hour Service PHONE 266-J PHONE 910 Compliments of Compliments L sf L FURNITURE of CQMP-ANY STANDARD OIL C. D. Lanier, Proprietor Compliments JOHN D. LAW FLORIDA POWER R dl Bendix Home Laundry Geo. M. Allen, District Manager Frigidaire Ray Kirby, Local Manager Page forty-three The Leopardis Growl, 1946 Compliments of W. T. MYERS Compliments of NICK MAILLIS Best Wishes of CLYDE H. LOCKHART Congratulations ED MACKENZIE ROGER'S DEPARTMENT STORE LINGLE'S Page forty-four The Le0pard's Growl, 1946 We, the members of the staif of the 1946 Leopard's Growl, wish to express our appreciation for all that Mr. George Allen has done for us Without his help this Annual could not have been printed.-The Editor Annuals are a great invention. The school gets the fame, The printer gets the money, And the staff gets the blame. During the past 12 months The Dixie Theatre has installed sound projection lamps seats All Latest Types and Improvements And is Opening THE BALCONY for your convenience Compliments of The Brooksville Cleaners Cleaning - Pressing Alterations Repairs PHONE 50 Page forty-five The Leopard's Growl, 1946 I RPI-IY'S The Rexal Drug Store Telephone 8 J. H. Murphy, Proprietor We are striving to keep our banking appointments up to the minute in modern operation. Service in handling your financial requirements is our merchandise, and we are offering it to the public just like a modern merchant offers his goods to you. We want to be found always having a full share in every movement for the sub- stantial development of Brooksville, Hernando County and surrounding area. This bank is truly a community bank with all stock being locally owned, and as the com- munity progresses so will the bank. We invite your comments, or constructive suggestions at all times. You may! be assured of our deep interest in serving you. HERNANDO STATE BANK Established 1905 Brooksville, The Home of the Tangerine 1 Member F. D. I. C. Page forty-six The Leopard's Growl, 1946 AUTOGRAPHS fffff' gffmwzmw ZZQZJIZJU-Q Wwffg Y 5'-ij ,MH-2 fm, Qwg gm. h :7W.0.lLl ' Qavvst . W pmwjytgmziw FM ffww