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

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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

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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

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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