Independence Junior College - Inkanquil Yearbook (Independence, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1945 volume:

n ' oti - , A - A % -t ' -j.. % ... « o ' . % the .f JscJt e;- 1 !! . c . f e ' , «:ji ' ? ?  7 ' t ?.s li ' : TkiuAiiLn.TJ ' Ui-.. . I « ' ' i - ' i S f .Ae- . , vVc , r ove ' tvce sttv ns teet .-rtve ' a o f? ,ftt obe- JJOt : A- uti vvOt ' to- - Oot idl ' 0M€ o 1 OV ,5 tt fc i7 ' ' 4 l-i M c at xes v.dO ,VV o ' V ) , o CV ' .sse O ?- ' v- tvo i fc ' VPdlard J. (jcan, Superintendent Miss rlocence E. Harpec, Secretary The Superintendent Willard J. Graff is completing his fourth year as Superintendent of the In- dependence City Schools, coming here from Marshall, Missouri, in 1941. Never have the problems of school administration been greater than during tne past four years. Despite this, Mr. Gratf has worked to maintain and improve the standards of our schools. He oeiieves that schools cannot rise above the caliber of the teachers and other employees. Be- cause of this he is constantly striving to attract outstanding people to the system, in order that the young people of Inde- pendence may have the best educational opportunities. In addition to the capable performance of his duties as head of the City Schools, Mr. Graff takes a very active part in com- munity life. He has been elected to the Presidency of Rotary for the year 1945- 46. At the present time he is chairman of the Boy Scout Council for the Inde- pendence District, a member of the Li- Drary Board, and teacher of a men ' s Bible Class in the First Baptist Church. For the past year Mr. Graff has served as chairman of the Citizenship Committee of the National Education Association. This Committee has approximately 750 members functioning in 42 of the 48 states, Alaska, Puerto Rico and the Ha- waiian Islands. He is a member of the following pro- fessional organizations: a life member of the National Education Association, the National Association of School Adminis- trators, the Kansas State Council of School Administration, the Kansas State Teachers Association, Schoolmasters Club, Phi Delta Kappa, and Pi Gamma Mu. Page 6 Mr, Newkirk, Mr. RepperS. Mr. Boys. Miss Harper. Mr. Grant. Mr. Sayers. Mr. McDaniel, and Mr. Graff 3oavd of tzdiication No business, professional, political, or educational organization can rise higher than its official gove ning body. The splendid reputation which the Independ- ence Schools enjoy has been achieved by the governing policies of a sincere and alert Board of Education. There is never the slightest disinclina- tion to give any amount of time and ener- gy necessary to the welfare of the school system. The Board has struck a fine balance between the things it should do and the things it should leave to its ad- ministrative officers. Broad principles of guiding policy are agreed upon by the Board and the technical details of execut- ing these policies left to the administra- tion and its assistants. The success of our Board of Education cannot be attributed to sound judgment and good business sense alone. There i - ' a feeling of personal friendhness and loy- alty among the members which adds pleasantness so necessary in true organi- zational efficiency. The membership of the Board consists of Mr. Warren B. Grant, who has been a member for the past three years and has this year served as president. Mr. Grant is an attorney and has served in both branches of the state legislature. Mr. L. C. Boys, our newest member, is just completing his first year on the Board. He is President of the Independence State Bank. Mr. S. E. McDaniel, the oldest member, from the standpoint of service, is completing his tenth year of service. Mr. McDaniel is owner and manager of the McDaniel Grocery. Mr. W. T. New- kirk is completing the second year of his fi st term. He is a member of the Otto and Newkirk Insurance Agency. Mr. M. F. Reppert is completing his third year of service. He is a partner in the Tribune Printing Company. Mr. Robert Sayers is completing his second year as a mem- ber of the Board. He is manager of the Sayers Hardware Company. Miss Flor- ence E. Harper is Clerk of the Board and C. W. Reno is Treasurer. Superintendent Willard J. Graff is an ex-officio member. Page 7 E. R. SteOens Dean- T ' ci.ncipal E. R. Stevens, dean of the junior college and principal of the senior high school, has been a leader in the Independence schools for nineteen years. He is very outstanding as an educator and a member of many state and national organizations — the National Education Association, the National Association of School Admin- istrators, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Kansas State Teachers Association, the Kansas Association of High School Principals, the Council of Administration, the Kansas State Teachers Association, and the Independence Teachers As- sociation. He belongs to the Phi Delta Kappa and the Kansas Schoolmasters Club. He has a bachelor of science degree from Kan- sas State Teachers College at Emporia and a master of science de- gree from the University of Kansas. During his many years of service in Independence, Mr. Stevens has always been very active in community affairs. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the sub- committee in charge of the 4-H Club Spring Festival, a member of the Rotary Club, vice-president and chairman of the Senior Scout Committee of the SeKan Area, Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Stev- ens is a member of the official Board of the First Methodist Church, is the Lay Leader of the Church, and an assistant Sunday School teacher. Page 8 Fred Ginotto Assistant Dean-Principal Fred Cinotto, assistant dean- principal of the junior college and the senior high school, has served the Independence schools for four years. Mr. Cinotto teaches classes in algebra and aeronautics. He has the position of sponsor of the stu- dent council of both college and senior high school. He has charge of administering all testing material to the student body. He is also as- sistant football coach. During his short stay in Indepen- dence, Mr. Cinotto has taken an active part in civic affairs. He is an active member of the Lions Club, of which he is the 2nd vice-president, a member of the Board of Directors, and chairman of the progi ' am com- mittee. Mr. Cinotto came to Independence from Chula, Missouri, where he served for six years as principal of the high school and coach of basket- ball and track. Mr. Cinotto has a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree from Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg. He is a member of the Methodist Church. ( eovgia Lee TiockiVeU Ofnce Secretary Georgia Lee Rockwell was grad- uated from Independence High School and has been Mr. Stevens ' secretary for the past 11 years. In addition to her secretarial work Georgia Lee keeps the attendance record of all students. She also has charge of the money and tickets at all the athletic games. She is known throughout the halls of I. H. S. as quite a singer, her singing is much IH ' liked by the students. She is well n liked and is greatly appreciated by all the students and teachers of I. H. S. Page 9 , y Cf J.I jy LcUlcnxii ' Page 10 . ' M;. .% ,.j, . ) [,.. ,V7.;y„.,, . ' % ,. :.,.y Page 11 d ,. -- cc -i;t s- : ,e« n; ' t ' vVxOSe V- OV c ttf ' . ,.. c«- , 01 - , v.- V ■OS ' ' ' . w ' ' . v ( 2)2 K(XA) - GO m e ' jleii Hackmastei- and Geoigeanne Jenkins, Best Citizens. Standing: Norma Bullock and Leon Brinkmeyer, Best Sports; and Loren Zwingelberg and Nadine Dyer, Most Industrious. Seated: Betty Brothers, Inkanquil Queen; and Glen Amick and Doralee Kessinger, Most Courteous. Page 14 Claau Page 15 Anita Dnoj . ser rotary -treasurer : Norma Arnold, president ; Betty Sturdi- vant. vice-president. Sophi omoves Although the enrollment of the sopho- more class has fallen considerably this year because of world conditions, we are proud that we have loyally backed the efforts of our junior college and have done our share of constructive encour- agement. What we have lost in size we have made up in zeal and in effort. Every organi- zation and every club of I. J. C. has active cophomore members. Now that this year is over and all the work is done here, we think that these school days are the best ever, that the class of 1945 is the best class, and that I. J. C. is by far the best school. Since we cannot say See you next year, we will say to each other, as we do before a final exam., Well, it was nice knowing you. Page 16 BETTY STURDIVANT, General— - ' Pistol Pack- in ' Mama. Hometown: Independence. Vice-president Sophomore Class ' 45; Drum Major Drum Corps ' 4.3. ' 44, ' 45. JEANNE HIBBENS, Liberal Arts— Do I Know What I ' m Doing? Hometown: Independence. Pep Club ' 44; Secretary Student Council ' 44; Feature Editor Inkanquil ' 44; Y. W. C. A. ' 44; Treasurer ' 44; Zeta Literary Society. NADINE DYER, General— Swinging on a Star Hometown: Independence. Pep Club ' 44, ' 45; Student Council ' 45; Phi Theta Kappa; Zeta Literary Society; Inkanquil Staff ' 44. ANITA DOOP, Commerce— The Waiter and the Porter and the Upstairs Maid. Hometown: Independence. Band ' 4.3, ' 44, ' 45; Orchestra ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Soc and Buskin ' 44, ' 45; Keep ' Em Trying ' 44; Every Family Has One ' 44. NORMA ARNOLD, Liberal Arts— Sweet and Lovely. Hometown: Independence. Band ' 44; Orchestra ' 44; Y. W. C. A. ' 44; Ink- anquil Staff ' 44; Zeta Literai-y Society; Vice- prpsident Freshman Class ' 44; President of Sophomore Class ' 45. ALAN CLAYTON, Engineering— Fuddy Duddy Watchmaker. Hometown: Independence. Engineers ' Club ' 43, ' 44; Y. M. C. A. ' 43, ' 44; President ' 44. LOIS E. WILSON, Liberal Arts— Small Fry. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club ' 43, ' 44; Band ' 43, ' 44; Sophomore Commissioner ' 45. (Not Pictured) DORIS HORTON, General— Trolley Song. Hometown: Wayside. Page 17 Carol Dunn, secretary- troEisurer Shaw, vice-president. Joycelyn Thomas, president ; Marguerite rvesh vesnnian 6L ass Although the Freshman Class was rath- er small, we have tried to make our first year in college as profitable as possible. We felt that we must keep the traditions of our alma mater. Our student Councils, Pep Club, Juco-Ed, and basketball team all have been a part of our school life this year. We have gained something not only academically, but through the con- tacts we have had with other students. and the fun we ' ve had in the classrooms, halls, and library. The Freshman Assembly was the one event we did as a class, with almost every- one participating. We hope that we ' ve done as much for our school as it has done for us in starting u? on our way to higher learning. We are looking forward to next year. Page 18 PAULINE WILLIAMS, General— He Wears a Pair of Silver Wings. Hometown: Independ- ence. Pep Club; Y. W. C. A. LEON BkINKMEYER. Pre-Engineering— ' Who Wouldn ' t Love You? Hometown: Inde- pendence. Cheerleader; Engineers ' Club; Y. M. C. A.; Vice-president Student Council ' 44. MURIEL WARNER, General— I Was Taken for a Sleighride in July. Hometown: Cherry- vale. CAROL ROGERS, Terminal— Kentucky. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club; Engineers ' Club; Secretary Student Council ' 45; President Y. W. C. A.; Soc and Buskin; Honorary Member Home-Economics Club. ROBERT MOSS, Academic— Do I Worry? Hometown: Independence. VIRGINIA PURINTON, Home-Economics— Let ' s Take the Long Way Home. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club; Inkanquil Staff; Soc and Buskin; Every Family Has One. MARY SCHRECK, General— Wait for Me, Mary. ' Hometown: Independence. Pep Club. DOROTHY STEPHENSON, Liberal Arts— How Sweet You Are. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club. BLENDINA FIELDS, General— Don ' t Carry Tales Out of School. Hometown: Independ- ence. Pep Club. JANE BAILEY, Pre-Medic— Straighten Up and Fly Right. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club; Soc and Buskin. JAMES BAKER, Engineering— My Buddy. Hometown : Cherryvale. Engineers ' Club; Sergeant-at-Arms Student Council ' 45; Y. M. C. A. GEORGEANNE JENKINS, Liberal Arts— Ir- resistable You. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club; President Student Council ' 44; Phi Theta Kappa. fi ' i k k Page 19 NORMA BULLOCK, Pre-Medic— Kiss the Boys Good-bye. Hometown: Independence. Cheerleader ' 44. MARCELLA ' DRAKE, Terminal— How Many Hearts Have You Broken? Hometown: Fre- donia. Cheerleader; Freshman Commissioner ' 44. WINIFRED SHIRLEY LATTIN, General— Cherry. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club. BETTY BROTHERS, Liberal Arts— You ' re My Little Pin-Up-Girl. Hometown: Cherryvale. Pep Club; Secretary-treasurer Student Coun- cil ' 44; President ' 45. BETTY BRADEN, General- ' „own: Independence. Cheerleader ' 45. ' Careless. Home- LEON SHERWOOD, JR., Engineering— Take It Easy. Hometown: Independence. Kansas University. BEATRICE RIGGS, Business — Ain ' t Misbe- havin ' . Hometown: Independence. Pep Club; Treasurer Y. W. C. A. CAROL VANCE DUNN, General— What ' s Buz- zin ' Cuzzin ' ? Hometown: Independence. Pep Club; Secretary-treasurer Freshman Class ALVIN WOOD, Legal— The Man on the Flying Trapezee. Hometown: Cherryvale. Y. M. C. A.; Engineers ' Club. MARY JANE FOWLER, General— These Fool- ish Things. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club. PHYLISS ELLISON, Commerce— I ' m Just That Way. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club. GLEN AMICK, Pre-Engineering — Slender, Ten- der, and Tall. Hometown: Independence. Cheerleader; President Engineers ' Club. Page 20 JO ANN ELLIS, Pre-Journal— I ' m Making Be- lieve. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club; Student Staff; Business Manager Inkanquil; Vice-pi ' esident Engineers ' Club; Seigeant-at-arms Student Council ' 44; Secre- tary Y. W. C. A.; President Soc and Buskin; Every Family Has One. DORALEE KESSINGEx ' , Tre-Journal— Don ' t Ever Change. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club; Student Staff; Inkanquil Staff; Vice-president Student Council ' 45; Vice- ipresident Y. W. C. A.; Reporter Soc and Buskin. J. B. WESTFALL, General— You Talk Too Much. ' Hometown: Independence. Soc and Buskin; Inkanquil Staff. LOKEN ZWINGELBERG, General I Never Mention Your Name. Hometown: Independence HUBERT PERKINS, Commerce— What Do You Do in the Infantry? Hometown: Indepe nd- ence. U. S. Army. JOYCELYN THOMAS, Liberal Arts— Na- -y Blues. ' Hometown: Independence. Pep Club; President Freshman Class; Student Council; Inkanquil Staff; Phi Theta Kappa. GLEN H. HACKMASTER, JR., General terbrain. Hometown: Independence. Editor Inkanquil; Phi Theta Kappa. ' Scat- ELLA MAE DELTENRI, General— With a Smile on Your Face. ' Hometown: Independ- ence. Pep Club; Treasurer Art Club. HUBERT POMEROY, Academic— You Can De- pend on Me. Hometown: Independence. Engineers ' Club; Soc and Buskin. JAMES DUNBAR, Engineering— His Rocking Horse Ran Away. Hometown: Independence. Secretary Engineers ' Club; Soc and Buskin; Y. M. C. A. SHIRLEY GRAVES, General— These Foolish Things. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club. DEAN ROSE, Pre-Dental— I Don ' t Want to Set the World on Fire. Hometown: Liberal. Inkanquil Staff; Engineers ' Club; Vice-pi ' esi- dent Y. M. C. A.; Soc and Buskin; Every Family Has One. Page 21 DOKOIHY MAGEE, General— Into Each Life a Little Rain Must Fall. ' ' Hometown: Lide- pendence. JULES FUNSTON, General— He ' s Home for a Little While. Hometown: Independence. JAMES REAVIS, Liberal Arts— When You and I Were Young Maggie. Hometown: Independ- ence. Kansas State Teachers College; Army Air Corps. MARGUERITE SHAW, Liberal Arts— A Little on the Lonely Side. Hometown: Independence. Pep Club; Vice-president Freshman Class; Fi-eshman Commissioner ' 45; Inkanquil Staff. ROBERT MONTGOMERY, Academic— Happy Go Lucky. Hometown: Independence. MARTHA H. ALLEN, General— My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time. Hometown: Wann, Oklahoma. JACK RAINS, Industrial— Stormy Weather. Hometown: Independence. Assistant Basketball Coach; Army Air Corps. ROBERT CHAMBERS, General— I ' ll Get By. Hometown: Independence. (Not Pictured) RICHARD CAIN, Pre-Veterinary— Don ' t Fence Me In. Hometown: Independence. WALTER LONG, General— The Best Things in Life Are Free. Hometown: Independence. Page 22 6adet rs arses Among the students enrolled in junior college first semester were ten cadet nurses. The girls had entered the Cadet Nurse Corps of the United States Govern- m,ent and were receiving their training at Mercy Hospital. As a part of the prep- aration they had regular class work and practical work in the wards at the hospi- tal. Three of the classes in which they were enrolled in the college were micro- biology under Mr. Dennis, and physiology and anatomy, and chemistry, under Mr. Goforth. Here besides the textbook they studied with the aid of microscopes, ex- periments in lab, specimens from the museum, a skeleton, a manequin, frogs, a cat, and the X-ray at the hospital. The cadet nurses work long and hard to reach their goal. When they have fin- ished training they have their choice of being assigned to the Army Nurse Corps, the Navy Nurse Corps, or some public service. The junior college is proud of having had some part in helping these future nurses reach that goal in the ser- vice of their country. We march along with faith undaunted. Beside our gallant fighting men. Whenever they are sick or wounded, We nurse them back to health again. As long as healing hands are wanted, You ' ll find the nurses of the Corps, On ship, or plane, or transport train. At home or on a far-off shore. With loyal heart we do our part. For the Army (Navy) and the Army (Navy) Nurse Corps. Virginia Bowers. Columbi Rose Irene Fitzmorris, Fredonia Bonnie Jean Krienhagen, Independence r, .. «,-,i e ... Jo Ann Rathbun. Independ- R° =«a Miller. Cotfeyville ence s Krma Lee Coi)k, Kansas City Shirley Huser. Elk City Mary Jane Riffgs, Henryet- ta, Oklahoma Phyliss Rankin. Fredonia Edna Ruth Wilson. Elk City Page 23 Buddies Coeds Miss Anna Studyinc More Studying Relaxed Cigarette Shortag- Off to Class ....,.., Songbird Posed Mr. Long Math Students Sad Case Between Classes Bessie Cain Carol Dunbar Sore Finger Balanced School Scene Men! Kess Wodehouse One of Them is Cain. Page 24 OnXfXi4 4 4ltiO Left Uj Ki rhi : Juycelyn Thomas. Norma Arnold. Jo Ann Ellis, hevn Brinkmeyer. Georgeanne Jenkins Betty Brothers. Marcia Drake, and Nadine Dyer. Student Gouncil Student government has long been es- tablished in the principles of college life all over the United States and, in spite of the decreased enrollment of the junior college, the college student council con- tinued to function throughout the school year. The constitution of the council was adopted in 1934 and it provides that this representative group draw its membership from the three main groups of the school — freshman and sophomore classes, and the administration. The principle activity of this year ' s student council was the sponsoring of the college assemblies and parties. The first semester council included Georgeanne Jenkins, president; Leon Brinkmeyer, vice-president ; Betty Bro- thers, secretai ' y-treasurer ; Jo Ann Ellis, sergeant-at-arms ; Marcia Drake, fresh- man commissioner ; and Nadine Dyer, sophomore commissioner. The second semester coucil was made up of Betty Brothers, president ; Doralee Kessinger, vice-president ; Carol Rogers, secretary-treasurer; Jim Baker, sergeant- at-arms ; Marguerite Shaw, freshman commissioner; and Lois Wilson, sopho- more commissioner. Jocelyn Thomas is freshman class pres- ident and Norma Arnold as sophomore class president served on both councils. Mr. Cinotto is the sponsor of the group. Left to Right: MarKuerite Shaw, Lois Wilson, James Baker, Doralee Kessinger. Betty Brothers, Carol Rogers, Norma Arnold, and Joycelyn Thomas. Page 26 r K K 1 J jn - ' x ' « ' 4 k K ' ; K i 1 BBBP ■ ' T HH HHfr: . B mm mam mkmM Standinp : Mr. Smith. Nadine Dyer, and Norma Arnold. Seated : Joycelyn Thomas. Georgeanne Jenkins, and Glen Haekmaster. Phi iheta Kappa Beta Omega, which was organized in 1933, is the only chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa established in Kansas. The Phi Theta Kappa is the official National Hon- or Fraternity of Junior Colleges and its objects are to promote scholarship, to de- velop character, and to cultivate fellow- ship among the students. Requirements for membership are high, and eligibility is based on character and scholarship. At the beginning of the year Phi Theta Kappa had only two members. These were Nadine Dyer and Norma A-nold. But the membership increased at the close of the first semester when Georgeanne Jenkins, Joycelyn Thomas, and Glen Hack master were pledged to membership. Mr. Eldon Smith is the organization ' s faculty advisor. Page 27 Left to Right: Doralee Kessinger. Carol Rogers. Miss Old, JoAnn Ellis, and Pauline Williams. The r. W. 6. A. The Young Women ' s Christian Asso- ciation was composed of a group of five girls and their sponsor, Miss Fern Old. The officers of the organization were Carol Rogers, president; Doralee Kessin- ger, vice-president ; JoAnn Ellis, secji ' e- tary; and Beatrice Riggs, treasurer. Meetings were held onoe every two weeks during the hour in the cafeteria. Although handicapped by a compara- tively small membership, the Y. W. C. A. was very active in school affairs. During the month of planned Bible reading, the Y. W. C. A. took charge of the services for one week. In February the club held a Heart Sister week which was climaxed by a weiner roast at the Lone Chief cabin. Page 28 Left tu Right : James Baker. Le ' tn i;? iiikiiiuysr. Glen Amick, James Dunbar. Alvin Wood. Dean Rose, Alan Clayton, and Mr. Smith. The Y. M. 6. A. The Young Menis Christian Associa- tion is composed of seven members and is under the sponsorship of Mr. Smith. The officers of the ckib are as follows: Alan Clayton, president ; Dean Rose, vice- president; Leon Brinkmeyer, secretary- treasurer; and Alvin Wood, reporter. The other mlembers include James Baker, Ghr Amick, and James Dunbar. The club enjoyed numerous social activ ities. Besides several parties the Y. M. C. A. sponsored an all college picnic dur- ing the latter part of the school year. Page 29 Top Row: Carol Rogers, Shirley Lattin. Nadine Dyer, Georgeanne Jenkins, Carol Dunn. Blendina Fields. Second Row : Marcia Drake. JoAnn Ellis, Shirley Graves. Nornna Bullock, Mary Jane Fowler. Mary Schreck. Paulin Williams, Betty Braden. Bottom Row : Phyllis Ellison, Betty Brothers. Marguerite Shaw, Dorothy Stephenson, Joycelyn Thomas, Virginia Purinlon, Doralee Kessinger. c uco ' Pep Glub The Girls ' Pep Club dreamed of the future, when other junior college teams would victoriously carry on the old tra- ditions of the past sports teams, and with this dream in mind, the Pep Club could not die. Appearing in their attractive blue and gold uniforms at competitive high school games, at parades, in drills, and various other activities, the 25 members carried on the spirit of the dashing Pirate team, which, were it not for the war, would be fighting gallantly on the sports field, in- stead of, as now, the battlefield. By so doing, the pep club has upheld its purpose to create interest and en- thusiasm in athletic activities and to de- velop a friendly school spirit in all activ- ities, of the school. Marcia Drake, Norma Bullock, Leon Brinkmeyer, and Glen Amick were cheer- leaders for the first semester, but the second semester Norma Bullock resigned and was replaced by Betty Braden. Nadine Dyer was president of the club and Virginia Perkins was the secretary. The club was under the sponsorship of Miss Pearl Russell. Page 30 Standinp : Mr. Smith. Alvin Wood. Alan Clayton. Glen Amick. and James Baker. Seated : Dean Rose, Jo. ' Vnn Ellis, James Dunbar. Glen Hackmaster. Carol Rogers, and Leon Hrinkmeyer. Fke hnqineevs The Engineers ' Club has long been one of the most active clubs of our jun ' or college and in spite of the war it has con tinued to function this year. The pur- pose of the club is to encourage interest in the field of engineering. In the past the p inciple activities of the club were field trips and reports on subjects relative to the subject of en- gineering. However, due to the war th ' club was reduced to social activities and th3 highlight of a weiner roast held dur- ing December. Officers for this year included G ' en Amick, president ; JoAnn Ellis, vice-presi- dent; Jim Dunbar, . ec etary-treasurer:, and Dean Rose, sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Smith is the sponsor of the group. Standi nfT : Dean Rose. Carol Rosers, Miss IriEleman, Jo Ann Ellis, and J. B. Westirall. Keated : Anita Doop. Virginia Purintun. Jane Bailey, and Doralee Kessinger. ooc and 3 us kin The Sock and Buskin, college dramatic organization, has long been one of the more active clubs of our school. And in spite of the war it has continued to func- tion throughout this school year. The principal annual work of the club is the presentation of a three-act play. This year, with the help of the high school dramatics club, the group presented the comedy, Every Family Has One. The play was given on the night of December 1, and was a huge success. At the first of the year the officers selected included JoAnn Ellis, president; Anita Doop, vice-president; Virginia Pur- inton, secretary ; and J. B. Westfall, treas- urer. However, at the semester J. B. Westfall was forced to resign from his office and Virginia Purinton took over the combined duties of the secretary and treasurer. Miss Anna Ingleman is the sponsor of the organization. Page 32 Wally Eisminf er. JoAnn Ellis. Gwen Trout. Dick Scovel. Jo Anne Jacobs. John Enders. Maribell White. Mark Minton, Dean Rose, Virginia Purinton. Anita Doop. Every Family Has One In spite of decreased membership, the Sock and Buskin college dramatics club, P esented its annual long play. The play, Every Family Has One, was given with the help of the high school Dramatics club on the night of December 1. The play concerned a social climber who attempted to get into the four hundred by marrying her daughter to the son of some very wealthy people. However, it so happens that a distant relative showed up who proved to be too much of a black sheep for the society set who left hur- redly after revealing that they too had some relatives of whom they weren ' t so proud. In the end it was I ' evealed that the in-laws were fakes, had gotten the cousin to pretend to be crazy in order to fright- en them away. However, everything came out all right in the end and the play ended happily. CAST OF CHARACTERS Essie Anita Doop Mrs. Reai ' don Jacque Leffingwell Penelope Gwen Trout Mrs. Parker Jo Ann Ellis Mr. Reardon Dean Rose Nana Maribell White Marcia Jo Anne Jacobs Warry Mark Minton Lily Virginia Purinton Mr. Parker Wally Eisminger Sherwin Dick Scovel Page 33 standing ; ' irj:i ni;i I ' urinton. Dean Ruse, J. B. Westfall, Joycelyn Thomas, and Marguerite Shaw. Seated : Doralee Kessinger. Glen Haekmaster. and Jo Ann Ellis. The Inkanquil Staff Perhaps you would like to know the story-behind-the-story of this 1945 Inkan- quil. Here it is: Early in the school year the junior college students held an elec- tion. Due, no doubt, to their inexperience they elected Glen Haekmaster editor, but then showing better judgment they elect- ed JoAnn Ellis business manager. It wasn ' t long before work began. Stu- dents volunteered their services and soon we had a capable staff working out the details. Picture deadlines were set, the writing assignments were made, layout plans were drawn up, and each member of the staff began his job in earnest. A number of evenings after school was spent in the print shop pasting panels and work- ing on copy. The business staff sold sev- eral pages of ads which make our book possible. Mr. Ray and his camera visited each of our organizations and recorded our likenesses for posterity. By the sec- ond week in April the printer had our copy and our picture panels. There are many people who are respon- sible for the success of our book. Of course the staff bore the brunt of the work, but the school office cooperated with us, and Mr. Ray was always around to give us a good idea. We enjoyed our work on the 1945 Ink- anquil, and we hops that we have captured some of the spirit of the past school year. — G. H. Page 34 1 Page 35 The Juco Editors.., Pals Jucoeds The Critter....;.... Those nutty chemistry students... Men!! Loafin ' More Loafin ' Apple-polishing, huh? The Stranglers. You name it Hysterics a la Jenkins Sophs Long whistle Gymnastics?. Yum yum ! ! Bessie The Three Stooges Dream Man. ' bee. J ' h ,}J ' ' ' ' Of i-Or. « So is (h the ' . ' ' on „Te ou ' eZ er ha To .: ' :, ' i-s Of e. oiit_ I ■ o,,- ' e Th eyth ' ' 945 s .o ' «-. ' «c ,, 00 %ff CJa e. i, ■ o ' Ss ?, t J to • o FIRST SEMESTER STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Mr. Cinotto, Sponsor; Patsy. Harris. Vice President; Robert Montgomery. President; Shirley Crane. Secretary-Treasurer ; Miss McKenzie, Sponsor. The Student Gouncil The student Council of the Indepen- dence Senior High School has been form- ed in order to make a good school better, to promote closer relationships between faculty and student body, and to provide a forum where problems relating to the school may be discussed and solutions found for these problems. Meetings are held every Monday in the student council room, with the president in charge. Plans are discussed and mo- tions are made for the betterment of the school or to promote more school spirit and student cooperation. The first semester Student Council has accomplished much along these lines. For First Row : Benny Boswell, Betty Jean Cook. Jim Altendorf . Donald Leslie. Marvene Rothgeb. Shirley Jo Dean. Russell Holden. Virginia Ray. Shirley Hybarcer. Second Row: Bill Combs. Neil Johnson. Bob Johnson. Bob Stancliff. Sybil Miller. Betty Allen. Pat Van Dover, David Graves. Donald Mallonee. Jack Bettis. Page 38 SECOND SEMESTER STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Supt. Graff. Bill Combs. President; Deania Burnworth, Secretary- Treasurer ; Bill Butts. Vive President. ine Student Gouncil a short review of them consider first the amending of the Student Council con- stitution. It was the first time in their history that such a great undertaking was made. Also they have sponsored a series of films entitled Why We Fight that were shown after school, assemblies, school parties, and the bulletin board in Nees Hall. Through the valiant and un- tiring efforts of this powerful, little group the Sixth War Loan Drive was success- fully and overwhelmingly put over the top. Assemblies in which campaign speeches could be made were introduced for the first time this year. Outside of these great services it has offered to the school it has given training to twenty some students in parliamentary procedure. These are just a few of the highlights of the first semester Student Council. standing: Shirley Jo Dean. Jimmy Altendorf. .J( hn Allison. Rivard Lomljard, Larry Rudrauff. Jaclc Hettis. Paul Atki sun. Dirk Sanders. Drusilla Fowler. Sittinj : Mary liarnes. Betty Allen. John Garner. Mary Jane Callahan, Benny Boswell. Gerald Turner, Myril Ann Gulp. Jean Thoma.s. gL ' . -i i BB m ilk A -g - , | L - Hi Bik v c flHnMHHHk...«jiHH Page 39 Virginia Mary Agosto Marjorie Allen John Allison Ralph Anzellmo Naomi Jean Arnold Mabel Bacon Virgil Balke Virginia Barnes Virginia Ebert Harnett Walter Beard Janice Bennett Robert Beshears Nadine Biggs Raymond Bolerjack Henry Bradley Cleta Mae B retches Virginia Lynn Brewster Allen Brown Ruth Ann Clark Bryan Lucile Burns William Butts Ha Mae Cadwell Marjorie Canaday Robert Moss, P) •esident Christina Chaffin Gordon Chouteau Douglas Clark Jane Clark Seniors Hadwin Clayton William E Combs Page 40 Neal E. Cox Shirley Crane Sally Dadisman Marilyn Davis Naomi Doss Rowland Elliott J John Enders Lawrence Fairbanks Lyman Garling Mary Belle Farlow John Garner Dean Featherngill Jane Louise Glaettii Robert Felts Patricia Harris Freddie Ferguson James Hastings James Ferguson Robert Hill Zola Foulkes Dale Hilyard Dorothy Hillyard Orene Hinson Mary Belle Farlow, Vice -president Buddy Holon Marvin Holloway Verna Hood Louan Hunt Seniors Helen Hurd Robert Jardine Page 41 . ' r 7 Nancy Johnson Neil Johnson Dorothy King Georgia Kourkos Mary Bell. Krienhagen Marcella Lessman Burton Lloyd Rivard Lombard Robert Montgomery Clarence Patterson Darlene Dyer Ragon Eleanor McClaren Robert Moss Ronald Payne William Ransboittom Dorris McKay Edmun Mueller Delores Mason Sara Ann Navarre Sybil Miller Dale Nelson Mark Minton Clarice Thomas, Secretary oeniovs . Richard X, Ray Roseanna Moline Rita Parshall Neal Post James Reavis Page 42 tli l Ai iM ' A Walter Renner Robert Revelette Dean Riggs Cordeillia Rucker Donald Salisbury Jack Schaid Loren Schenk Ruth Schultz Richard Scovel Dorothea Shukers Jack Sherwin William Smith Bill Spellman Robert Stancliff Dorothy Stapp Marlin Swalley Clarice Thomas Bobby June Taylor Edgar Tobaben Eugene Tobaben Edward Todd Gerald Turner Geraldine Turner Donald Tricks Pat Van Dover Retha Vaughn La Vera Viets John Washington Muriel Weber Bob White Maribell White Vernon Whitson Seniors Caroline Williams Joanne Wortman Patricia Wortman Page 43 V Dean Wilson Wayne Wright Tom Repan James Carpenter Jesse Bustos Wesley Wright Jo Anne Jacobs Lorena Klumpp 5, Ila Carr eniors Great ! ! Wonderful ! Outstanding ! these are only a few of the words that describe the senior class of ' 45. Ah ! ! Yes ! ! the seniors are very proud of their class and are satisfied that it is the best class yet and will be the best class ever. The sponsors of the 1945 senior class are Mr. Corporan, Mr. Innes and Miss Old. They have capably filled the positions of class sponsors and to them, along with the faculty, principal, superintendent and school board, goes much credit for the success of this mighty class. The officers of the class are: President, Robert Moss; Vice President, Mary Belle Farlow; and Secretary-Treasurer, Clarice Thomas. On October 27, the senior class spon- sored an all school party. This proved to be well liked. The class participated in a number of activities, dramatics, science, art, music and athletics. We are very proud of our football team as they set a better record this year than has been set for the past few years. The first eleven were all seniors and really did a fine iob. Five girls are finishing school under man-ied names — that ' s quite a record!! What was it, .some kind of fever that was catching?????? As the year draws to a close, we are proud yet sad that we are seniors. During our freshmen, sophomore and junior years it seemed as though the great day would never come and now that we are seniors, the time seems to pass too quickly. The seniors feel that they ' ve made a good record and are now capable of meet- ing, without fear, anything that may face them in the years to come. It ' s a super class with just one word that clearly defines it B I N G ! ! ! ! ! Page 44 Senior Activities VIRGINIA AGOSTO— Jenny — Home Champ- ions Club ' 41, ' 42. MARJORIE ALLEN— Pep Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; G. A. A. ' 43; Counselor Secretary ' 43, ' 45; Girl Reserves ' 43; Glee Club ' 43. JOHN ALLISON— Whitey — President Coun- selor Room ' 43; Football ' 44. NICHOLAS RALPH ANZELMO Nic — Dra- matics Club ' 43, ' 44; Glee Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Football ' 42, ' 44; Tennis ' 42; Letterman ' 45. NAOMI JEAN ARNOLD— Blondie — Home Champions Club ' 42, ' 43; Band ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Orchestra ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Drum Major ' 44, ' 45; Band Queen ' 44; Band Secretary ' 44, ' 45; Or- chestra Secretary ' 44, ' 45; Counselor vice- president ' 43, ' 44; Secretary ' 43, ' 45. MABEL BACON— MAB — Girl Reserves ' 43; Home Champions Club ' 43; American Legion Oratorical Contest; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45. VIRGIL BALKE— Peahawk — Glee Club ' 42; Counselor vice-president. Secretary ' 43, ' 44. VIRGINIA EBERT BARNETT— Ginny — Pep Club ' 44; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45. WALTER FRANK BEARD— Walt . JANICE BENNETT— Chorus ' 43, ' 44, ' 45. ROBERT BESHEARS— Bush . NADINE BIGGS — Dean — Home Champions Club ' 42. RAYMOND BOLERJACK— Ray — Band ' 44, ' 45; Orchestra ' 43, ' 44. HENRY BRADLEY— Brad — Eta Pi Kappa ' 43, ' 44; Basketball ' 43, ' 45. CLETA MAE BRETCHES— Mazie . VIRGINIA LYNN BREWSTER— Ginny — Chorus ' 43, ' 44; Pep Club ' 44, ' 45; Holy City ' 43. ALLEN BROWN— Hi-Y ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Track ' 45. RUTH ANN CLARK BRYAN— Annie — Drum Corps ' 43, ' 44; Pep Club ' 44, 45; Girl Reserves ' 43, ' 44; Home Champions Club ' 43; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45. LUCILLE BURNS— Lucy — Home Champions Club ' 44, ' 45; Chorus ' 44, ' 45. JESSE BUSTOS— Kelly , Nighthawk . WILLIAM BUTTS— Massive — Football ' 43, ' 44; The Phantom Dirigible ' 42; Keep ' em Trying ' 43; Golf ' 42; Tennis, 43; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Lettered in Football ' 44; Vice-president Stu- dent Council ' 45. ILA MAE CADWELL— Cussis — Dramatics Club ' 45; Daubers Club ' 44, ' 45; G. A. A. ' 43; Chorus ' 43. MARJORIE JEAN CANADY— Drum Corps ' 44, ' 45; Commander ' 45; Home Room Treasurer ' 43; Activity Letter ' 44. JAMES KYLE CARPENTER— Hongry Dog , Carp — Football ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, ' 44; Captain ' 44; Basketball ' 42, ' 45; Track ' 43, ' 44; Lettered in Football ' 43, ' 44; Basketball ' 45. CHRISTINA CHAFFIN- ' 43. ' Chris — Glee Club GORDON CHOUTEAU— Chout — Counselor Room Treasurer ' 44; Boy ' s State ' 44; Football ' 44; Basketball ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Track ' 44, ' 45. DOUGLAS CLARK— Doug — Football ' 42, ' 43; Swimming ' 42; Track ' 43. JANE CLARK— Janie — Daubers Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Secretary ' 43; Drum Corps ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Sergeant at Arms ' 45; Girl Reserves ' 43; Stu- dent Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; The Fighting Littles ' 44; Dramatics Club ' 43; Chorus ' 43; Art Editor of Orange and Black ' 45. HADWEN CLAYTON— Had . WILLIAM EUGENE COMBS— Colonel — Hi-Y ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Secretary ' 45; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Student Council ' 44; Hongry Dogs ' 44; Football ' 44, ' 45; Basketball ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Track ' 44, ' 45; Golf ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Swimming ' 42; Letterman ' 45; Jun- ior Lion ' 45; President of Student Council ' 45. NEAL E. COX— Coxy , Wreaker , Bugs , Elmer . SHIRLEY DEANE CRANE— Red — Gir l Re- serves ' 43; Home Champions Club ' 43; Pep Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Cheerleader ' 45; The Fighting Littles ' 44; Student Council ' 44, ' 45; Secretary ' 44, ' 45; Dramatics Club ' 44; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Associate Editor of Student ' 45. Page 45 Senior Activities SALLY JOAN DADISMAN— Pep Club ' 44, ' 45; Holy City ' 43; Counselor Secretary ' 42; Coun- selor Vice-president ' 43. MARILYN JEANNETTE DAVIS— Davy -Girl Reserves ' 43; Drum Corps ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Secre- tary ' 44; Dramatics Club ' 44, ' 45; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; The Fighting Littles ' 44; Holy City ' 43. NAOMI FAYE DOSS— Nay , Cottontop — Dramatics Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Reporter ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; The Fighting Littles ' 44; Holy C ity ' 43. ROWLAND ELLIOTT— Scrobe — Home Room Treasurer ' 43; Hi-Y ' 44; Y. M. C. A. ' 44; En- gineers Club ' 44; Band ' 43, ' 44; Orchestra ' 43, ' 44; Golf ' 43, ' 44; Basketball ' 44; Student Staff ' 44; Messiah ' 43, ' 44. JOHN ENDERS— Frankie — Secretary of the Omaha Band; Soloist in Glee Club; Librarian; Band ' 45; Orchestra ' 45; Dramatics Club ' 45; Latin Club ' 44. LAWRENCE FAIRBANKS— F. F. A. MARY BELLE FARLOW— Belle — Pep Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; President ' 45; Senior Class Vice- president ' 45; Home Room Vice-president ' 43, ' 45; Student Council ' 43; Home Room Treasur- er ' 44; Girl Reserves Treasurer ' 42; G. A. A. Treasurer ' 42; Girls ' Glee Club ' 42, ' 43; Presi- dent ' 43; Football Queen Attendant ' 44; Holy City ' 43; Cultural Letter ' 44. DEAN FEATHERNGILL— Feather — F. A. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; President ' 44; Basketball ' 44, ' 45. ROBERT FELTS— Red Wing — Band ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Orchestra ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; President of Band ' 45; Student Staff ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Messiah ' 43, ' 44; Tennis ' 43; Home Room Treasurer ' 44; Home Room President ' 43; Student Council ' 43; Business Manager of Student and Orange and Black ' 45. FREDDIE LEE FERGUSON— F. F. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Reporter ' 45. JAMES FRANKIE FERGUSON — Jamo — F. F. A. ' 44, ' 45; Treasurer ' 45. ZOLA FRANCES FOWLKES— Zula — Drum Corps ' 43, ' 44; Girl Reserves ' 42, ' 43; The Fighting Littles ' 44; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45. LYMAN GARLING— F. F. A. ' 42. JOHN HERBERT GARNER— F. F. A. ' 44, ' 45; Vice-president ' 44; President ' 45. JANE LOUISE GLAETTLI— JanV— Band ' 43, ' 45; Orchestra ' 43, ' 45; Publiciiy Chairman ' 45; Home Champions Club ' 43, ' 45; Treasurer ' 43; Reporter ' 45; G. A. A. ' 43; Vice-president ' 43; Girl Reserves ' 43, ' 45; Chorus ' 43; Ac- companist ' 43; Student Council ' 42; Home Room Vice-president ' 45; Treasurer ' 43; Out of School ' 44. PATRICIA LEE HARRIS— Patsy — Pep Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Girl Reserves ' 43; Daubers Club ' 44, ' 45; Reporter ' 44; Vice-president ' 45; Stu- dent Council Vice-president ' 44; Home Room Vice-president ' 42, ' 43; Secretary ' 44; Basket- ball Attendant ' 43; Most Industrious Girl ' 44; Football Queen Attendant ' 44. JAMES HASTINGS— F. F. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Stu- dent Council ' 42. ROBERT HILL— Dramatics Club ' 44, ' 45. DALE EUGENE HILYARD— DOROTHY NADINE HILYARD— ORENE HINSON— Red , Lynne — Girl Re- serves. BUDDY HOLLON— Curly . MARVIN HOLLOWAY— VERNA JUANITA HOOD— Pete — Glee Club ' 43; Pep Club ' 44, ' 45; Home Champions Club ' 45; Vice-president ' 45; Girl Reserves ' 43. LOUAN HUNT— Louie — Pep Club ' 45; Home Champions Club ' 45; Girl Reserves ' 43, ' 44; Glee Club ' 43. HELEN LOUISE HURD— i Speedie — Pep Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Basketball Queen Attendant ' 43; Student Council ' 42. JO ANNE JACOBS— Jake — Pep Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Girl Reserves ' 43; Dramatics Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Student Council ' 43, ' 44; Secretary- Treasurer ' 43; Sophomore Class Vice-president ' 43; Football Queen Attendant ' 44; Keep ' em Trying ' 43; The Fighting Littles ' 44; Ev- ery Family Has One ' 44; Activity Letter ' 44; President of Counselor Home Room ' 45. Page 46 Senior Activities ROBERT RAYMOND JARDINE— Bob — Band ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Dramatics Club ' 45. NANCY JANE JOHNSON— Nancy — Attended Wichita High School East ' 43, ' 44; Glee Club ' 45. NEIL ELDON JOHNSON— Ossie — Band ' 43; Student Council ' 44; Daubers Club Reporter ' 44, ' 45. DOROTHY JEAN KING— Dottie . LORENA KATHRYN KLUMPP— Katy , Klunipee — iHome Champions Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45. GEORGIA KOURKOS— Corky — Home Champ- ions Club ' 43, ' 45; Treasurer ' 45; Drum Corps ' 43; Pep Club ' 45; Chorus ' 43; Holy City ' 43; ' Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45. MARY BELLE KRIENHAGEN— G. A. A. ' 42, ' 43; Girl Reserves ' 42, ' 43. JACQUELYN LEFFINGWELL— Jacque --Dra- matics Club ' 44, ' 45; Secretary ' 45; Home Champions Club ' 44, ' 45; Secretary ' 45; Daub- ers Club ' 45; Girl Reserves ' 45; The Fighting Littles ' 44; Every Family Has One ' 44. MARCELLA MARIE LESSMAN— Boots — Home Champions Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; G. A. A. ' 42, ' 43; Girl Reserves ' 42, ' 43; Drum Corps ' 45. BURTON EARL LLOYD— Burt — F. F. A. ' 42, ' 43. NELSON EARL LOHR— Turk , Peter — Vice-president Band ' 44, ' 45; Football ' 43, ' 44; Lettered ' 44; Attended Altoona High School; Chorus ' 42, ' 43; Band ' 42, ' 43; Orchestra ' 42, ' 43; President of Sophomore Class ' 42, ' 43. RIVARD EUGENE LOMBARD— Riv — Swim- ming ' 43; Basketball ' 44; Track ' 44, ' 45; Tennis ' 44, ' 45; Hongry Dogs ' 44; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Editor of Student ' 45. ELEANOR LOUISE McCLAREN— Ellie — Drum Corps ' 42, ' 43; Debate ' 42, ' 43. DORRIS McKAY— Pep Club ' 43, ' 44; Football Queen Attendant ' 44. DOLORES JOAN MASON— Dee — Drum Corps ' 43, ' 44; Pep Club ' 45; Dramatics Club ' 45; ' The Fighting Littles ' 44; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45. SYBIL ODETTE MILLER— Syb — Girl Re- serves ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Secretary ' 44; Vice-presi- dent ' 45; Orchestra ' 43, ' 44; Spring Concert ' 44; Easter Concert ' 43. MARK MC DANIEL MINTON— Daubers Club ' 44, ' 45; President ' 45; Vice-president Drama- tics Club ' 45; Cheerleader ' 45; Boy ' s State ' 44; The Fighting Littles ' 44; Every Fam- ily Has One ' 44; Treasurer of Counselor Home iRoom ' 45. ROSEANNA MOLINE— Rosie — Girl Reserves ' 44, ' 45; Dramatics Club ' 45; Drum Corps ' 44, ' 45; Secretary ' 45; Home Champions Club ' 44, ' 45; Home Room Secretary ' 44; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45. ROBERT JUNIOR MONTGOMERY— Monty Hi-Y ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Service Chairman ' 43; Pub- licity Chairman ' 44; Program Chairman ' 45 Science Club ' 44; President Junior Class ' 44 ■Student Council ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; President ' 45 Hongry Dogs ' 44; Cheerleader ' 45; Boy ' s State ' 44; Junior Rotarian — an. ' 44, Sept. ' 44; Bas- ketball ' 43, ' 44, ' 45. ROBERT L. MOSS— Moose , Mouse , Mossy President of Senior Class ' 45; Home Room Secretary ' 42; Jr. Kiwanian; Boy ' s State ' 44; Perfect Attendance ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Football ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, ' 44; Basketball ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Golf ' 42, ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; State Champs ' 44; 4-Man Teain, Runner-up State ' 44, 2-Man Team; Advanced Gym ' 41, ' 42; Swimming ' 42; School Champion in Golf ' 42; Lettered in Football ' 42, ' 43, ' 44; Lettered in Basketball ' 44, ' 45; Lettered in Golf ' 42, ' 43, ' 44, ' 45. EDMUND MUELLER- SARA ANN NAVARRK.-Pep Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Treasui-er ' 45; Home Champions Club ' 43, ' 44; Dramatics Club ' 44; Chorus ' 43, ' 44. H. DALE NELSON— Dutch — F. F. A. ' 43. BILL F. OTTMAN— The Ott — Hongry Dogs ' 43, ' 44; Hi-Y ' 44, ' 45; Glee Club ' 43; Football ' 42, ' 44; Golf ' 43, ' 45; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Secretary of Counselor Home Room ' 45. Page 47 Senior Activities RITA ANN PARSHALL— Reet — Chorus ' 43, ' 44. CLARENCE PATTERSON— Pat — F. F. A. ' 43, ' 44; Secretary ' 44. RONALD PAYNE— Hi-Y ' 44; Band ' 42, ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Golf ' 43, ' 44, ' 45. HUBERT ALAN POMEROY— Hap — Dramat- ics Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Chairman of National Election Committee. NEAL ALFRED POST, JR.— Hi-Y ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Football ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, ' 44; Basketball ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Track ' 43, ' 44; Lettered Football ' 44, ' 45; Lettered in Basketball ' 44, ' 45; Lettered in Track ' 44, ' 45. WANDA DARLENE DYER RAGON- Dyer Sr. Drum Corps ' 43, ' 44; Vice-president ' 44; Pep Club ' 45; Cheerleader ' 45; Girl Reserves ' 43; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Associate Editor of Orange and Black ' 45; Business Manager of ,The Student ' 45. WILLIAM RANSBOTTOM— Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45. RICHARD C. RAY— Tracy , Dick — Home Room President ' 43, ' 44; Secretary ' 43; Stu- dent Council ' 43, ' 44; Hongry Dogs ' 44, ' 45; Basketball ' 44, ' 45; Track ' 44, ' 45; Student Manager Football ' 44; Editor of Orange and Black ' 45; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Hi-T ' 45; Lettered in Basketball ' 45; Attend ' ed Liberty, Missouri High School; Jr. Kiwanian ' 45; Stu- dent Manager of Track ' 45. JAMES LYNDON REAVIS— Big Jim , Jim- mie — U. S. Army Air Corps; Football ' 43, ' 44; Lettered ' 44; Golf ' 42, ' 43, ' 44; Basketball ' 42, ' 43; Orchestra ' 43, ' 44. TOM REGAN— Hands . WALTER A. RENNER, JR.— Uncle — Hongry Dogs ' 44, ' 45; Vice-president; Hi-Y ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; President ' 45; Science Club ' 42, ' 43; Vice-president of Junior Class ' 44; Boy ' s State ' 44; Hi-Y Program Chairman ' 43, ' 44; Basket- ball ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Track ' 43, ' 44; Band ' 43; Jr. Kiwanian ' 44; Lettered in Basketball ' 45. ROBERT FRANKLIN REVELETTE Rev — U. S. Army Air Corps Reserves; President of Sophomore Class ' 43; Football ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, ' 44; Basketball ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Golf ' 42, ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Swimming ' 42, ' 43; Lettered in Football ' 43, ' 44; Lettered in Basketball ' 45. DEAN CARL RIGGS— Dick — F. F. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Secretary ' 44. CORDELIA MAE RUCKER— Delia — Eta Pi Kappa President; Colored Pep Club, Cheer- leader. DONALD CLIFTON SALISBURY— Noon Bas- ketball ' 42, ' 43, ' 44. JACK LEON SCHAID— Jackson — Counselor Secretary ' 44, ' 45; Hongry Dogs, ' 44, ' 45; Ac- robatic Club and Advanced Gym ' 42; Track ' 43; Swimming ' 42. LOREN AGUSTA SCHENK— F. F. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45. RUTH HELEN SCHULTZ— Home Champions Club; Secretary ' 43, ' 44; President ' 42, - ' 43; Girl Reserves ' 43, ' 44; Service Chairman ' 43; Treasurer ' 44; Student Council ' 42, ' 43; Home Room Treasurer ' 44; Pep Club ' 44, ' 45; Glee Club ' 42, ' 43; Perfect Attendance ' 44; Band ' 43, ' 44; Dramatics Club ' 44, ' 45. RICHARD SCOVEL— Dick — Dramatics I Club Treasurer ' 45; Debate ' 42; The Fighting Littles ' 44; Every Family Has One ' 44. JACK SHERWIN— Jackson __F. F. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Track ' 44. DOROTHEA MARIA SHUKERS— Dot — Science Club ' 43, ' 44; Secretary ' 44; Counselor Secretary-Treasurer ' 44; G. A. A. ' 42, ' 43; Girl Reserves ' 42, ' 43; Pianist ' 42, ' 43; Pep Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Daubers Club ' 45. WILLIAM EUGENE SMITH— Bulldog — Cho- rus ' 43; Football ' 43, ' 44; Track ' 44, ' 45; Swim- Iming ' 42, ' 43; Lettered in Football ' 45. BILL SPELLMAN— Doc , Willie — Hi-Y ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Treasurer ' 45. LEE ALBERT SPRINGER— F. F. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Treasurer ' 43. ROBERT CLAUDE STANCLIFF— Speed — At- tended Woodlawn High School; Class Presi- dent ' 43; Counselor Room President Spring ' 44; Fall ' 44; Student Council ' 44; Jr. Lion ' 44; President of Band ' 42, ' 43; Football ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, ' 44; Lettered ' 43, ' 44; Track ' 44, ' 45; Lettered ' 44, ' 45; Band ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Regional and State Track Meets ' 44. Page 48 Senior Activities DOROTHY MARIE STAPP— Dot . RUTH LEONA STEWART— Rufus . VERA LORENE STEWART— ' Muggins . MARLIN EDWIN SWALLEY— Marv — F. F. A. ' 43; Reporter ' 43; Home Room President ' 42; Vice-president ' 44; Cliorus ' 43; Football ' 42, ' 43, ' 44; Lettered ' 44; Basketball ' 44; Track ' 45; Swimming ' 43; Jr. Rotarian ' 45; Counselor Home Room President ' 45. ROBERTA JUNE TAYLOR— Bobbie — Band ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; G. A. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; President ' 44, ' 45; Glee Club ' 42, ' 43; Home Room Treas- urer ' 44. CLARICE WILHELMINA THOMAS— Shorty Pep Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Secretary ' 45; Student Council ' 43, ' 44; Sophomore Class Treasurer ' 43; Junior and Senior Class Secretary-Treas- urer ' 44, ' 45; Editor of Student ' 45; Football Queen ' 44; Counselor Secretary ' 43, ' 44; Treasurer ' 42; Orange and Black Staff ' 45. EDGAR D. TOBABEN— Toben . EUGENE JAMES TOBABEN— Jesse — Hon- gry Dogs ' 44, ' 45; Inti ' amural Basketball. EDWARD A. TODD— Cat ' s Ankle — Football ' 41, ' 42, ' 43, ' 44; Basketball ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Track ' 42; Tennis ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Student Council ' 42; Swimming ' 42, ' 43; Hongry Dogs ' 44; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Lettered in Football ' 43, ' 44; Basketball ' 45. DONALR TRICKS— Gunner — Football ' 42, ' 43, ' 44; Basketball ' 42, ' 43; Track ' 42; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Student Council ' 43; Hongry Dogs ' 44; Swimming ' 42; Orange and Black Staff ' 45; Lettered in Football ' 43, ' 44. ILA TULI - Jo — Glee Club ' 42, ' 43; Home Champions Club ' 44, ' 45. GERALD LAWRENCE TURNER— Counselor Program Chairman ' 44; Football ' 43; Lettered ' 43; Basketball ' 43, ' 45; Lettered ' 45; Hi-Y ' 43; Track ' 44. GERALDINE EMMA TURNER— Jerry — G. A. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45. PATRICIA ELIZABETH VAN DOVER— Pat Attended Watseka High School ' 43, ' 44; Cheer- leader ' 44; Dramatics Club ' 44. RETHA VAUGHN— Perfect Church Attendance ' 43, ' 44. LA VERA MARCET VIETS— Attended Savon- bury High School ' 43, ' 44; Secretary of Soph- omore Class ' 42, ' 43; Secretary of Junior Class ' 43, ' 44; Glee Club; Pep Club ' 43, ' 44; Drum Corps ' 45; Home Champions Club ' 45. JOHN EDWARD WASHINGTON— Hi-Y ' 43, ' 44; Program Chairman; Bible Chairman; Bas- ketball ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Track ' 43. MURIEL RUTH WEBER— Midge — Pep Club ' 44, ' 45; Vice-president ' 45; G. A. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Secretary ' 45; Student Council ' 43; Home Room Secretary Spring ' 43; Dramatics Club ' 42, ' 43; Home Room President ' 43; Girls ' Glee Club ' 42, ' 43; Holy City ' 43; Student Staff ' 44; DONALD TRICKS— ' Gunner — Football ' 42, ' 43, Club ' 42, ' 43; Holy City ' 43; Student Staff ' 44, ' 45; Orange and Black Staff ' 45. BOB EUGENE WHITE— F. F. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45. MARIBELL JOAN WHITE— Grandma Belle Dramatics Club ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; President ' 45; Keep ' em Trying ' 43; The Fighting Littles ' 44; Eevery Family Has One ' 44. VERNON EVERETT WHITSON— Curly . CAROLINE SUE WILLIAMSON— Attended the Great Bend High School ' 43, ' 44; Glee Club ' 45. DEAN CARROL WILSON— Shortie —F. F. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45. JOANNE AILEEN WORTMAN— Jo — Pep Club ' 43, ' 44; Home Champions Club; Girl Reserves. PATRICIA IRENE WORTMAN— Pat — Pep Club ' 43, ' 44; Home Champions Club; Girl Re- serves. WAYNE PEARSON WRIGHT— Brain , Big Stoop — Science Club ' 43, ' 44; Hongry Dogs ' 44, ' 45; Boy ' s State ' 44. CHARLES WESLEY WRIGHT— F. F. A. ' 43, ' 44, ' 45; Reporter ' 43; Vice-president ' 45. Page 49 1. Ruth Shultz. 2. Dick Ray. :i. Janet Thomas. 4. Ann Bryan. 5. Bill Butts, b. Myril Gulp. 7. Lorena and Delbert Klumpp. 8. iSybil Miller. !1. Marjorie Canaday. and Rosana Moline. 10. Gerald and Geraldine Turner. 11. Ann Marden. 12. Jane Ray. 13. Darlene Ragon. Dorothea Shukers. Page 50 Remember Wh en— It has been so long but remember when school ' opened September 4; September 7, the faculty gave a reception for the senior high and junior college students; September 12, Robert Montgomery was elected president of the Student Council for the firft semester; September 15, Darlene Ragon, Shirley Crane, Mark Minton, and Robert Montgomery were elected cheerlead- ers ; football season opened September 22, with victory over Caney ; September 26, was the election of class officers ; Octo- ber 27, SENIORS sponsor party after Chanute football game; November 1, quarterly exams; November 3 and 4, vacation for State Teachers Association meeting; November 8, open house. A successful football sea?on has a tragic end with a loss to Coffeyville on November 10; on this day too Clarice Thomas was crowned Football Queen by Bob Revelette; November 13, we started getting an extra hour of sleep; November 17, party by Student Council for football boys ; Novemljer 30 to December 4, Thanksgiving vacation; basketball season opener December 7 with victory over Caney; December 17, the Music Department gave the Chnstmas concert; From December 22 to January 2, we were free for Christmas holidays ; January 9, Semester fi- nals rack us; January 15, end of semester; January 23, BHl Combs was elected president of Student Council for second semester. February 27, Shirley Crane crowned Basketball Queen by Neal Post at last home basketball game with Cherryvale ; March 19, started loosing that hours sleep ; March 29 to April 3, Easter Holiday; April 13, SENIOR class play; April 20, pep club entertains lettermen; Junior-SENIOR banquet on May 1; May 9, Orange and Black issued; May 11, caps and gowns issued, Achievement Day, school over for SENIORS; Mav 13, Class Sermon; May 15, SENIOR class picnic; May 16, SENIOR as- sembly ; May 17, Commencement ; May 18, school closes till next September. Page 51 Jl uniovs Dorothy Abbott Jim Altendorf Nadine Austin Lo Dusky Beathe Jean Baker Mona Belcher Frank Belveal Barbara Berg Jack Bettis Betty Blex Dorothy Bovers Celia Bredehoft Colleen Brown Deania Burnworth Barbara Calfish Clair Callahan Mary Jane Callahan Patricia Campbell Emerson Clark Jack Cline Barbara Ringle Leo Clubine Joyce Conley Richard Connelly Joe Worl, President Page 52 c l amors Robert Cooley Betty Cook Jack Cox Myril Culp Robert Damewood Jo an Dancer James Day Shirley Jo Dean Leona Dittmar Dolores Donley Wilbur Eiffler Esther Enders Leona Etter Jack Evans Doyle Faler Dale Faler Gene Farr Merle Fields Beverly Foster Drusilla Fowler Greta Gossner Marjorie Goodwin Mary Ann Hackmaster Bettv Horbeson Jack Evans, Vice President Page 53 cJaniors James Hart Velraa Heslop Betty Henderson Russell Holden Doris Holmes Colleen Hull Shirley Hybarger M Kathryn Ivy Jo Ann Jackson Don Johnson Robert Johnson Luella Kroeker Beulah Lacy Peggy Lang Allen Laird Earl Lattin Mary Irene Lee Lorena Leek Doris Lesslie Stanley Lewis Ethel MacAfee June Ethel McKain James McConnell Barbara Main Rose Marie Smith, Secretary-treasurer Page 54 c - aniovs Arthur Martinson Rachel Mendoza David Meyer Marilyn Meyer David Moore Jack Morris Wayne Nitz Evelyn Nitz Kerby Oesch Raydeen Pedigo Cleo Pruitt James Ray Norma Rector Shirley Remaley Niles Rhodes Jane Richardson John Riggs Marvene Rothgeb Bill Russell Helen Lou Sanders Mary Schmitz Curtis Schmidt Bonnie Scrinner Seward Shukers Harriet Sloan Charles Smith Rose Marie Smith Wallace (Smith Page 55 Jl amors Marjorie Stacks Rosalyn Stewart Id jo St John Opal Sumner Anna Mae Surface Glen Tetrick Joan Thomas Marion Thomas Loise Tobaben Marie Tobaben Naomi Todman Robert Tricks Helen Van Dyne Richard Vermillion Tillie Ward Donald Weber Colleen Wells Kenneth Westerfelt Gnovanna Weiland Mary Wilkens La Vor Wright Eileen Wright William Wright John Argo Bertha Beademphil Colleen Boorigie Jeanne Coffman Myrna Hamilton Page 56 Betty Howard Helen Johnson Coral Nicholas John Steinberger Gloria Todd Joe Worl 3 ' . L: Virginia Ray cJuniov Glass History Being confident with the achievements accomplished during the past two years, the class of 46 looks forward to a promis- ing and final year in I. H. S. Some accomplishments the Juniors have reason to be proud of are better than average scholarship standing, outstanding in culture, in athletics they make the team of tomorrow, and in the musical or- ganizations they constitute a large per- centage of the members. They were the freshmen and sopho- mores of yesterday, the Seniors of to- morrow. They hope to live up to the standards of previous years and with the initiative, responsibility, cooperation and personality exhibited in their previous years they are sure to make the citizens of tomorrow whom we need to guide and govern this troubled and confused world of today. The sponsors of the Junior class are Miss Lewis and Miss Brown. The class officers are president, Joe Worl ; vice-president. Jack Evans ; and secretary-treasurer, Rose Marie Smith. Page .57 1. 2nd hr. Kym class. 2. Rope climbiny. ' S. See? We do have men. 4. Another Kym class. 5. Junioi- yirls. 6. Now what have I done? 7. Witches brew. 8. Senior — sophomore couple. 9. Canteen party. 10. Ottman boy — boy ? 11. Good joke. 12. Caupht yo — at it— huh ? 13. More juniors. 14. Our Deacon Ray. 16. Some that didn ' t get away. 16. 5th hr. Chemistry lab. Pa e 58 Rosella Wallace. President Ellen Gaines. Vice President SopI lomores The Sophom re class is under the direc- tion of Mr. Dennis, Mr. Miller and Mrs. Anderson. The class got off to a flying start with their able officers. The election was a firey one but three students remain- ed victorious. They a re: president, Gene Wentworth; vice president, Rosella Wal- lace ; and recretary-trEasurer, E 1 1 1 e n Gaines. The Sophomore boys have been out- standing in football and basketball. Many of the boys had little recognition but nevertheless all showed fine sportsman- ship. Some promising future football and basketball players are Allen Gooldy, Jack Sturdivant, Benny Boswell, Ormend Gil- len and Joe Pate. Never let it be said that the girls are backward for they too have done their share. Ranking high in music we find many in the senior and junior college drum corps. Still others have chosen the field of dramatics. In this list we find Gwen Trout. These are but a few of their many achievements. After carefully considering this future graduating class of ' 47 we are sure that it will be a great one. When their final days end at the Independence High School we know they may be proud of their class. Page 59 Back Row: Mr. Miller. Louis Catron. Wallace Eisiminirer. Bob Davis. Gerald Elliott. Bill Callahan. Sam Adams, Leonard Adamson. Bob Farley. Benny Boswell. Roy Beard, Jack Dunbar. Jack Anzelmo. Third Row : Elaine Ford, Harold Baden. Philip Atkisson, Bethane Clayton, Mary Ellen Dun ton, Abbie Cunninjrham. Lila Carpenter, Max Barnes, Jean Adamson, James Aiken. Emma Denny, Virginia Belcher, Mary Joan Eastman. Velma Campbell, Helen Brunemer, Mrs. Anderson. Second Row ; John Bray, JoAnn BijjrKs, Patricia Braden, Allen Banion, Paula Clifford, Rex Cat let t, Kenneth Baden. Rena Mae Ford. Charles Clarke, Eddie Boorigie, Bill Ebert. Ernestine Daniels, Dorothy Berry. Ardell Carpenter. First Row: Bill Dittmer, R. T. Bolerjack, Robert L. Cooley. Wilbur Blood. Raymond Chaffin. Rosalie Amoroso, Connie Brann. Donna Ferguson, Doris Clemmer, Rachel Colcord. Devola Clark, Verla Brost. Ramonda Browning. Soph xomores Back Row: Joe Scott, Leroy Wuerdemann. Elvin Ransbottom. Ray Riley. Lyie Scott. Alvie Seibert. Larry Rudrauff, Jack Sturdivant. Gene Wentworlh. John VanDyne, Clarence Whitson. Jim Spilman. Third Row : Phil ' p 1 homas. Bill Skinner. Dorothy Whorton. Charles Spradling. Alma Jean Ringeisen. Norma Jean Renner, Roberta Ransbottom, La Donna Thornton, Barbara Sherwin, Marjorie Wainsco ' t. Bill Towery, Thomas Smith, Mattie Smith, Stanley Underwood. Glen Tetrick, George Wilson. Second Row: Marvetta Watts, Elmer Watts, Bill Wilhelm, Nancy Todd, Catherine Schmitz, Aloma Sillin. Rosella Wallace, Beverly Thompson, Nellie Woodcock, Jane RotT, Mary Schultz. Dick Sanders, Harold Washington. Robert Wesley. Marcilee Roberts. First Row : Rose Margaret Vaughn. Jamie Yates. Lois Temme. Doris Schulze. Jane Ray, Norma Anne Williams. Mary June White, Janet Thomas. Gwen Trout. Kathryn Simmons. Eleanor Sharpe, Mary Lou Rader, Esther Ransbottom, Cynthia Runyon, Page 60 Back Row: Donald Hudr.on. Carl PiUs. Jfiuuiiiiu .lackMjn. li. lj iMaiii, tJalc Perkins, Robert GooJdy. David .I;ickson, Gene Penhorwood, Joe Pate, Ormond Gillen, Alan Gooldy, Donald Mallonee, David Graves. Frank Moses, Warren Fortna. Ihird Row : Eugene Garrison. Max Hendrickson. Floyd Holluway, Vera Harms, Betty Hamilton, Virginia Glass, Mildred Howard. Alnia Jane Montgomery, Marilyn Laltin, Nadine Jones. Nadine Motfitt, Belly Morrison, Maxine Meyer. Wilma Pendleton, Rita Parsons. Verna Morgan. Second Row : Mr. Dennis, Ellen Gaines. Maribeth Newkirk, Sadie Navarre. Hilda Jabben. Bill Hudson, Marilyn Pomeroy. Ruth Jean Hille. Dixie Murphy. B-etty Hsckelhorn, Phyllis Owen, Christine Patrick, Marion Owens. Gladys Martin. Clara Moore. First Row : Lois Parker, Betty Hadley. Jeannine Lamar, Charles MaGee, Olen Leyda. Byrl Kessinger. Phyllis Gehlbach. Franklin Johnson. Constance Koppers. Phyllis Meyer. Shirley Hawthorne, Pat Heiser. Iris Grotenhuis, Maxine Lantz. Marie Pond, Mary Piltman, Christine K lint worth. Soph lomoves A TOAST If I were rich I ' d build a shrine In honor of a friend of mine Who sees me through when others fail, Though he ' s so thin, so meek and frail. When plugs and spinners and the like All let me down without a strike, I turn to him and he re sponds In rivers, lakes and streams and ponds. He does his job and does it well, He sends me home with tales to tell And fish to show — what if they ' re small? That ' s better than no fish at all! So drink a toast, long overdue. To someone who helps me . . . and you : May he live long and always squirm All hail our friend, the angleworm! — Arthur Corso Page 61 1. Sad Case. 2. She saw a man. 3. Bip bicycle. 1. Park pastime t?l B. More couples. 6. Pat. 7. Allison and the boys. 8. Love birds. 9. Jane Ray. 10. Marilyn and Neal. 11. Norma. 12. William. 13. Jerry. i4. Marvene and Marjorie. 15. Junior boys. 16. Georgia Lee. 17. Drum Corps 18. First aid. Page 62 CARL NELSON, Football and Track Coach IRA STOCKEBRAND, Basketball. Golf, and Tennis Coach ' Athletic Department L, E, LOSEY, Director of Athletics Page 63 Vj ' -l- Don Tricks. Bill Butts. Bob Stanclilft. Ed Todd. Bob Revelette. Robert Moss. Neal Post. James Carpenter, Nelson Lohr. Marlin Swulley, Ralph Anzelmo, Jack Evans, Joe Worl. Bill Combs. Jack Cox. Jim Reavis. : R. T. Bolerjack. Bill Spellman. Gordon Choteau, Tony Post, Joe Pate, Curtis Schmidt. Ormand Gillen, David Gra es, Benny Boswell. Bill McLaughlin. Allen Gooldy, Bill Russell. Bob Main. Jack Head. Ellis Etter. Jim McConnell. Harold Baden. Charles McGee. John TuU, Charles Jardine, Wayne Zimmerman, Charles Stoy. Mr. Cinotto. assistant coach. Dirk Ray. student manager. Fourth Row : Coach Nelson. Mr. Vincent, Don Hudson. Eugene Dillon. Jerry. Webb. Kenneth Baden, Gerald Wentworth. Charles Clarke. Melvin Clark, assistant coach. First Row: Second Row Third Row Football Season Even with the war on the Bulldog squad was made up of 87 boys this 1944 season. Under their new football tutor, Carl N. Nelson, the Bulldogs went through the season with six wins and two losses. Both losses were in league play and that put the Bulldogs resting in fourth place. All of the SEK teams play- ed a five game league schedule, with the exception of Chanute who played lola twice and put them in the third place berth. The Bulldogs played all of the SEK teams except Pittsburg and Fort Scott. The Bulldogs opened their season with a 32 to victory over the Caney Bullpups on the Bulldogs own ground. The Bulldogs showed their supremacy in a ground at- tack and by the aerial route. The first eleven played less than a half in this game giving the younger boys experience for future games. Then the big Parsons Vikings came to the town of the Orange and Black with a big line and a fast backfield. The Bulldogs scored three touchdowns and discovered a new scoring combination with the Moss to Post aerial attack. The end of the game saw a win of 20 to for the Independence boys. The next game for the Bulldogs was at the little city of Columbus. With only two ofi ' icials, the Bulldogs came up on the tail end of a 14 to 13 defeat. The Bulldogs showed their fight and scrap by making two touchdowns in the final quarter. The next weekend showed revenge for the Bulldogs and defeat for the lola Mus- tangs. With the second team playing most of the game the Bulldogs came up with a 38 to 12 victory over a weak Mustang team. The ground and aerial attack again prevailed in this game. The Bulldogs, still happy over their victory with lola, ventured over to Chei - rytown to defeat the fighting Cherries by the score of 32 to 0. The younger boys Page 64 Mark Minton. Darlene Rafcon. Bobert Montcomery. Shirley Crane, Frank Moses. gained experience in th ' s game and scored a few touchdowns without the aid of the first eleven. The next week, minus a coach who was away because of illness in his family and Bobby Revellette on the bench with a sprained ankle, the Bulldogs came thrcugh a hectic night by coming through in the last half and downing the Chanute Comets 19 to 18. The Bulldogs ground at- tack opened up in the last half when two of the three touchdowns were made. On the road again, the Bulldogs ven- tured up to Neodesha to meet the Blue Streaks. Again showing their strength in the second half, the Bulldogs came up victorious by the score of 20 to 0. The Blue Streaks showed power and neared the Bulldog goal several times but were staved off both times. Then the traditional battle with the Coffeyville Tornados came. The Bulldogs were beaten 21 to 12 by having bad breaks at times when near the Tornado goal line. But both teams displayed strength and gave 6,000 fans a good clean ball game that night. Coach Nelson held a meeting of the 1944 lettermen and they elected James Carpenter as their honorary captain. The list of lettermen and the number of years they have lettered is as follows: -..; :}; :«: Robert Moss, Quarterback James Carpenter, Center Robert Revelette, Halfback Neal Post, End Edward Todd, End Nelson Lohr, Tackle Marlin Swalley, Tackle Robert Staricliff, Halfback Donald Tricks, Fullback Ralph Anzelmo, Guard Bill Butts, Guard Bill Smith, End Bill Combs, Center James Reavis, Tackle Jack Cox, Guard Jack Evans, Guard Joe Worl, Quarterback Years lettered. S. E. K. League Standings W. Coffeyville 5 Pittsburg 4 Chanute 4 Independence 3 Columbus 2 lola 1 Fort Scott 1 Parsons 1 1 2 2 2 4 4 5 Page 65 Edward Todd: right end, senior, letterman two yrs. Marlin Swalley: tackle, sen- ior, letterman two yrs. Coach Nelson Ralph Anzelmo: guard, sen- ior, letterman. Bill Butts: guard, senior, letterman. Nelson Lohr: tackle, senior, letterman two yrs. Neal Post: end, senior, let- terman two yrs. Bobby Revelette: halfback, senior, letterman two yrs. James Carpenter: center, senior, letterman two yrs., honorary captain. Robert Moss: quarterback, senior, letterman three yrs. _Jj Don Tricks: fullback, sen- ior, letterman two yrs. .loe Worl: quartei ' back, jun- ior, letterman. Bob Stancliff: halfback, sen- ior, letterman two yrs. Bill Smith: end, senior, let- terman. Jack Evans: guard, junior, letterman. Jack Cox: guard, junior, letterman. James Reavis: tackle, senior, letterman Bill Combs: center, senior, letterman. Front Row: Bobby Revelette, Jack Evans, Dick Ray. Jack Cox, Benny Boswell, Joe Wor l, Gerald Turner. Robert Montgomery, Jack Sturdivant, Robert Moss. Second Row: Gordon Chauteau, Ed Todd. Neal Post. Walter Renner. Jim Cai-penter. Seward Shukers, Ormond Gillen. Charles MaGee. Max Barnes. Jim Altendorf. Fourth Row : Coach Ira Stockebrand, George Wilson. Bill Dittmer, Niles Rhodes. Eugene Penhorwood, Max Hendrickson, John Bray. Asst. Coach Clark. Baskeiuali Independense opened the season with a 27-11 win over the Caney Bullpups on the Caney court. This game was loosely played as it was the first game for both teams. Eleven men saw action in this game. The following week the Bulldogs played the Chanute Blue Comets on the home court. Chanute with seven lettermen back from last year ' s squad had little trouble disposing of the Bulldogs, 47-27. On December 21 the Bulldogs traveled to Cherryvale and were defeated 23-12, Independence didn ' t score until three min- utes of the second quarter had passed. The next game played at lola was a heartbreaker with the Bulldogs losing in the last two second of play by a free throw. This game was close all the way and ended 20-19. On January 9 the Bulldogs played the Fredonia Yellowjackets and the same thing that happened in the lola game happened again. Fredonia won in the last two seconds of play by two free throws. The game was close all the way and the final score was 33-31. On Friday of the same week the Bull- dogs played their arch rivals, Coffeyville. on the home court and came out on top of a 32-27 score. Just one week later the Bulldogs lost another game in the final seconds to Par- sons. The lead changed through the game Page G8 .m ' and Parsons scored twice in the closing minutes of play to give them a 22-20 victory. On January 23 the Bulldogs traveled to Neodesha and had little trouble in die- posing of the Blue Streaks 37-24. This game was rough and nearly forty fouls were committed. Friday of the same week the Bulldogs disposed of the Caney Bullpups for the second time of the season by a score of The next game for the Bulldogs was with the Chanute Blue Coments who went on to win the S. E. K. league and who were not defeated in league play. They had no trouble in winning 37-20. The Bulldogs were hosts to the Neode- sha Blue Streaks on February 6 and were defeated 27-23. This evened the series as the Bulldogs had defeated the Blue Streaks on their home court. The next game was the most thrilling game of the season. The Bulldogs travel- ed to Parsons and gave the home team a scare when they forced them into two overtimes and a sudden death period be- fore the Parsons five were able to score two points and win 23-21. The next week saw the Bulldogs go down fighting at the hands of the Vre.- donia Yellowjackets who were the only team to defeat the Chanute Blue Convets. The Fredonia team had little trouble tak- ing the game by the score of 43-37. Friday of the same week the Bulldogs were the victims of the lola Mustangs who won 34-32. The lola team made 14 points to the Bulldogs two in the third quarter which later proved to be the win- ning factor of the game. The next to last game that the Bull- dogs played was a return game with the Cherryvale team which the latter took without much trouble by a score of 33-27. The final game of the season was with the Coffeyville Golden Tornado whom the Bulldogs had defeated in the first game of the season. The Tornados were up to their best the night of the game and Page 6D defeated the Bulldogs by a score of 41-25. The game was hard-fought all the way but the Tornado had the upper hand the entire game. Coffeyville went on to win the Regional the following week by de- feating Chanute by two points. The Bulldogs drew the Chanute Blue Comets in the first round and v ere de- feated 52-25. They then played Ottawa and were defeated 52-4U. This ended the season for the Bulldogs. BULLDOG LETTERMEN Neal Post, Senior, Center Robert Moss, Senior, Guard Bob Revelette, Senior, Guard Ed Todd, Senior, Forward Janies Cai ' penter, Senior, Forward Walter Renner, Senior, Forward Dick Ray, Senior, Forward Gerald Turner, Senior, Center THE SEASON ' S RECORD ' Independence 27 Caney 11 Independence 27 Chanute 47 Independence 12 Cherryvale 23 Independence 19 lola 20 Independence 31 Fredonia 33 Independence 20 Parsons 22 Independence 37 Neodesha 24 ' Independence 33 Caney 32 Independence 20 Chanute 37 Independence 23 Neodesha 27 Independence 21 Parsons 23 ' Independence 37 Fredonia 43 Independence 32 lola 34 ' Independence 27 Cherryvale 33 Independence 25 Coffeyville 41 ' Non-league games. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Independence 25 Chanute 52 Independence 40 Ottawa 52 Page 70 Neal Post bestows honors on Shirley- Crane in a hip way. Neal Post makes basket after inspiration from queen in Cherry vale same. Page 71 Coach Stoekebrand Edward Todd: 19, senior, letterman, forward Robert Revelette: 17, Senior, letterman, guard Robert Moss: 20, senior, letterman two years, guard James Carpenter: 25, sen- ior, letterman, forward Neal Post: 11, senior, let- terman two years, cen- ter, honorary captain Walter Reiiner: 24, seii- ioi-, forward, letterman Dick Ray: 16, senior, let- terman, forward Gerald Turner: 12, sen- ior, letteiman, guard Seward Shukers: 22, jun- ior, letterman, center Joe Worl: 13. junior, for- ward Jack Cox: 18, junior, for- ward r. K ' First Row; Bob Stancliff. James Carpenter. John Tull. Jack Evans. Joe Worl. Robert Felts. Kennel i Stsvens. Jack Dragcna. Ira O ' Brien. Second Row: ByrI Kessinper. Gerald Wentwirijh. Dick Sanders, Joe Pate. Benny Boswell. Bob Dame- wooci. Allen Gooldy, Max Hendrickson. Sam Cox. Gordon Carter. Kenneth Baden. Third Row : Henry Bradly. Cleo Pruitt. Earl Pitts. Lyle Scott, Jack Cox. Jack Sturdivant. Larry Rudrai. f. Tommy Smith. Ormand Gillen, Bill Bailey. Don Kinderfather. Bob Scovel. Charles Stoy. Jack R ppert. Tony Post. Fourth Row; Ray Riley. Bill Dittmer, John Washington. Billy Newell. Keith Ashley, Bob Farley. Bobby Main, Bill Sp3llman. Clair Callahan. Dean Mathews. Bill Russell, Bill Callahan. Donald Mal- lonee. Duna ' d Pitts Bill Johnson. Fifth Row: Jos Campbell. Harold Baden, Wayne Zimmerman. David Jackson. Eupene Penhnrwood, Jack Dunbar. A len Brown. Hadwin Clayton. Gerald Turner. Gordon Chouteau. Buddy Holon, D. R. Harvey. Charles Hodg es. Charles Smith. Curtis Schmidt .Sixth Row: A. D. McDaniel. Gerald Burns. Ray Collins. Leon Shook, Virgil Near. Donald Flippin. John Steinberjzer Erne.-t Groth, Kennie Askley. Jack Allen. Everett Dye. Merril Huff, Graham McNiel, Jim Fairbanks. Bobby Jo Dennis. Harold Hull. Seventh Row: Coach Nelson. James McNiel. Arthur Martinson. Buddy Hatfield, Fred Torrence. Eddie Boorigfe, Richard Whitehurst. Jerry Piper, Ellis Etter. John Riggs, Kenny Westervelt, Dicic Ray, Student Manager ; Asst. Coach Deer. Spring Sports Unfortunately we are forced to go to press with the yearbook, just as the t: ack season is underway. So far, the team has entered into three competitive meets. The Interclass, the Fredonia Relays, and a dual meet with Fredonia. The seniors walked away with the In- terclass meet with 79 points. The juniors wei ' e second with 64 1-2 points. The soph- omores and freshmen were third and fourth respectively. Independence was defeated in the Fredonia Relays, probably due to weather conditions which hampered practices. The dual meet with Fredonia Page 74 Krunl Row: Rivard LombarH. Di.k . in lcj--, i l J ..1.1. «{ack Row: Richard Connelly. Larry Kudrauff. Bill Wiihclm, Jiiiin Ltr:iy. was taken by the Orange-clad tracksters by the score of 91 to 40. The squad this year was built around only six lettermen of la?t year ' s team. The team quickly got into stride, however, with the new coach, Carl Nelson, and has shown considerable improvement since the Interclass meet. One factor which may have helped is Coach Nelson ' s motto: Beat your mark; work for form and condition each day. This was posted in several places throughout the gym along with each man ' s record. There is quite a season left for the boys and w ' th the improvement shown thoy should make quite a showing. The remaining schedule follows: April 21 — K. U. Relays at Lawrence. April 24 — Neodesha. April 27 — Coffeyville. May 4 — Invitational at Coffeyville. May 11 — Regional at Pittsburg. May 18-19— State meet at Wichita. Page 75 Ronald Payne. Bobby- Revelette, Bill Butts, Robert Moss. Seward Shukers. The golf and tennis season due to the war isn ' t in full swing this year, especially the tennis team. As of this date the ten- nis teams have only two matches and those are with Chanute. There were no lettermen back this year, but Todd and Connelly were members of last year ' s team. Lombard was called to the Navy before any matches were played. Ed Todd will also probably get his call for the Navy before he will compete in the matches with Chanute. Robert Moss is the only returning let- terman from last year ' s state champion- ship golf team. Robert is a senior and might not get to finish the golf schedule before he is called into the armed forces. The schedule for the golf team is much mo-e to talk about than the tennis teams, however, and the golf team has already planned matches with Chanute, Coffey- ville, and probably Bartlesville and they might venture up to Wichita to the state tournament in May. At the time this was written the team had already had one match with Coffeyville and lost it by a score of 20 1-2 to 11 1-2 with Revelette, Ottman, and Butts on the scoring end for Independence. Page 76 Top Row: Coach Washington, Julius Day. Richard Craig, Jimmy Johnson, Graham McNiel, Victor Richardson. Buttom Row: Harold WashinErton, Cico Pruitt, John Washington. Henry Bradly. Robert Wesley. The Vvildcat Season .The Wildcat basketball season of ' 45, although not all victorious, was in many respects a very successful one. The team started its season with a young and com- paratively new group ; it al?o had last year ' s record of one game won to better. Much of the success of this year ' s team was due to the hard work of the boys in practice, a tight zone defense, a fast break from the center of the court on offence, and the untiring efforts of Coach Hai ' old Washington. This showing made them the mythi- cal champions of this section. The former colored S. E. K. league was discontinued in 1942. The team honored two players, Henry Bradley and John Washington, at the an- nual colored Pep Club banquet held for the coach, his wife, and all lettermen on April 6. Henry Bradley was elected to the captaincy of the team while John Washington was voted most valuable man. Coach Harold Washington announced the following men eligible for letters at the close of the season: John Washington, Cleo Pruitt, Harold Washington, Jr., Jul- ius Day, Henry Bradley, Graham McNeil, and Robert Wesley. Bradley and J. Washington will be lost by graduation and next year ' s team must be made up without them. The complete season ' s record stands as follows: Independence — 43 — Topeka — 23. Independence — 32 — Chanute — 33. Independence — 36 — Parsons — 44 Independence 45 — Pittsburg — 19. Independence — 27 — Parsons — 33. Independence — 17 — Nowata — 15. Independence — 27 — Coffeyville — 23. Independence — 41 — Pittsburg — 16. Independence — 31 — Nowata — 17. Independence — 28 — Chanute — 13. Independence — 32 — Coffeyville — 30. Independence — 36 Topeka — 22. Page 77 Inter-class Meet Joe Scott wins the mile Post takes the last hurdle pole vault Carpenter clears five ifeet to take high jump. Boswell wins the Page 78 First Row: Shirley Jo Dean. Drusilla Fowler. Ruth Jean Hille. Muriel Weber, Tillie Ward. Middle Row: Dwight Carroll. Nancy Todd, Maribeth Newkirk. Catherine Schmitz. Back Row : Joan Dancer. Myril Ann Culp, Colleen Hull. Omce volunteer WovKers The students of the senio- and junior high school who woi ' k in the office were given recognition this year by having their pictures in the annual. Those of- fice workers in the senior high were invit ed to a luncheon in December by the third hour Home Economics clafs. These stu- dents carry messages, run errands, and do other odd jobs that need to be done. o no First Row: Chares Jardine. Buddy Gayttli. Bill Pendleton, Jack St. John. Second Row: Mr. Wood. Judith Miller. Naomi Fritz. Joan Baker, Dorothy Heckman. Mrs. Stone. Third Row: Nanette McGrath. Lucille Michael. Mary I.ou Grain. Billie Jo Rains. Twila Field. Page 79 Best Citizen. Laurence Fairbanks Most C urteous. Walter Renner ; Most Industrious, Richard Connelly; Best Sport. Bob Revelette Best Citizen. Patsy Harris Top Row: Ruth Schultz. Attendant; Jo Anne Jacobs. Fair Independence; Mary Belle Farlow, Attendant Bottom Row: Most Courteous, Joan Dancer; Most Industrious, Jane Glaettli ; Best Sport, Shirley Jo Dean AttendanU: Patricia Harris, Doris McKany. Queen Clarice Thomas. Mary Belle Farlow, Jo Anne Jacobs. Meed Pad liaiketLaLl Attendants; Jo Anne Jacobs, Mary Ellen Dunton, Queen Shirley Crane. Mary i3elle Farlow, Patsy Harris. Sand 2.uee t Attendants: Deania Burnworth, Ruth Jean Hille. Queen Shirley Remaley. Jane Louise Glaettli, Jean Arnold. AdUuitie4. Dick Ray Editor The Orange and Black The 1945 Orange and Black staff has out done itself in bringing to you an an- nual which promises to surpass all other preceeding and succeeding annuals. Great amounts of time and energy have been spent in an effort to produce an annual which will be remembered during the years to come. This important journalistic task was diligently undertaken by the staff of the Orange and Black. The first step taken to publish this fine book was an election held September 21. Dick Ray was elected editor of the annual, and Robert Felts was elected business manager. The follow- ing were selected to serve on the editorial and business staffs: Darlene Ragon, associate editor. The editorial staff consists of Shirley Crane, William Ransbottom, Naomi Doss, Rose- anna Moline, Mabel Bacon and Georgia Kourkes. Bill Butts, Bill Ottman and Rivard Lombard made up the sport staff. This year the art class did the art work with most of the credit due to Jane Clark. The photograph staff consisted of Ann Bryan and Muriel Weber. Snapshot staff was under the supervision of Clarice Thomas and Bill Combs, and the jokes of this annual were made possible by De- lores Mason. None of the work of this annual could have been accomplished without the aid of our adviser and sponsor, Harvey J. Ray. We of the Orange and Black wish to take this opportunity to thank him for all the work he has done to make this an- nual possible. A new development came into being with the introduction and use of a 4x5 Speed Graphic flash camera, owned by the Page 86 Robert Felts ' ' Snsiness rd.anagec school and operated by Mr. Ray. This camera was used to take the pictures of the different organizations of the Jr. High, Senior High, and Junior College. The advertising staff has succeeded in obtaining plenty of advertising for the annual, thanks to the cooperation of the merchants of Independence. ORANGE AND BLACK STAFF Standing: Edward Allen Todd. Robert Felts. Donald Dwayne TricUs. Dick Ray. Bill Butts Seated: Jane Clark, Roseanna Moline. Clarice Thomas. Virjrinia Barnett. Darlene RaKon. Page 87 licit Semestev Glacice Tlionias Editoc Uorot iea Shufcers, Associate Robt. Fi lts, biis. Mqr. fixe Student The Student is a school paper that is published in the printing room undev the direction of Mr. Harvey J. Ray. We are very proud that we have been able to continue our publication of The Student. Many schools have been forced to discon- tinue their school papers because of the war. The Student strives to give its readers interesting highlights about the events that occur in and around the school. The Student has as its policy a tendency to draw the school and the com- munity more closely together. The journalism students and printing students publish The Student. The paper goes through the similar processes as a daily newspaper. The .iournali?m class is divided into an editorial and a business staff. A staff is elected to carry on the business each semester. By a second- semester election, many student? have a chance to become familiar with the differ- ent phases of the work. During the first semester Clarice Thom- as was editor and Doi ' othea Shukers was associate editor. Senior high activities were in charge of Bill Butts, Delores Ma- son, Bill Ottman, Mabel Bacon, WiUiam Ransbottom, Muriel Weber, Dick Ray, Na- oma Doss, and Rowland Elliott. Junior College activities were in charge of Dora- lee Kessinger and Jo Ann Ellis. Miss Ethel Wahl was appointed to write the activities of the junior high. Robe: ' t Felts was the business mana- ger. The business staff included Virgin- ia Barnett, Jane Clark, Bill Com ' os, Mari- lyn Davis, Zola Fowlkes, Dorothea Shuk- ers, Roseanna Moline, and Ruth Ann Bry- an. Darlene Ragon was circulation mana- ger. Second semester officers were Rivard Lombard, editor; Darlene Ragon, business miianager ; and Roseanna Moline, circula- tion manager. The sports staff included Bill Butts, Bill Combs, Don Tricks and Ed- ward Todd. Shirley Crane was the as- sociate editor. The Student has a circulation of 1300 copies and about 200 copies are sent to nearly every state including Alaska and several overseas points. About 150 mem- bers of the armed forces receive The Stu- dent without charge. An exchange ser- vice is maintained with 35 schools and colleges, and 72 merchants of Independ- ence receive The Student. The school pa- per pays for itself through its advertise- Page 88 Second Semester RiOard Lombard, Editor Shirley (srane, Associate Darlene Ragon, Bus. Mgr. ments. The merchants have given fine cooperation in this manner. The Student is a member of the Nation- al Scholastic Press Association, a national organization of high school and college newspapers and yearbooks. Standinji ' : Naome Doss, Rivartl Lombard. Shirley Crane. William Ransbottom, Dorothea Shukers. Bill Oilman. Bill Combs. Siuln r: Muriel Weber. Delores Mason. Mabel Bacon. GeoriLria Kourkas. Zola Fowlkes. Page 89 First Row : Richard Connelly. Robert Stanclif, Colene Brown, Ormand Gillen. Ruth Jean Hille. Bill Wilhelm. Shirley. Remaley. Jane Glaettli. Second Row : Niles Rhodes. David Graves. Roberta Taylor. Mary Schullz. Robert Feltp. Donald Mallonee. James Underwood. Don Johnson. Jack Anzelmo. Harold Washington. Ronald Payne, Nelson lohr. Paula Clifford. Jack Evans, Max Hendrickson, Deania Burnworth. Third Row: Jean Arnold. Tommy- Sniith. Nadine Mofi itt. Alma Jane Montgomery. Joan Thomas. Allen Laird, Dale Faler, Robert Chambers. Frank Moses. Olen Leyda. Max Sloan. Charles Clarke, Gerald Elliott. Fourth Row: Mr. Brown. Anita Doop. John Bray. Sadie Loii Navarre, Rosalie Amoroso, Bill Towery. Joe Maxey, Clarence Whi1;son. James Ray, Doyle Faler. Raymond Bolerjack. Georfre Wilson. Larry Rudrauf. Robert .lardine. Myrl Fields. Norma Taylor. Gvonna Wieland. Fifth Row : Bob Farley. Maryetta Watts. The joand Under the direction of Professor C. 0. Brown, the band has participated in a number of parades, as well as appearing at the home football and basketball games and pep assemblies. Cornets — Deania Burnworth, Max Hen- drickson, Jack Evans, Paula Clifford, Nel- son Lohr, Harold Washington, Ronald Payne, Charles Clarke, Max Sloan, Olen Leyda, Gerald Wentworth, and Frank Moses. Trombones — Myrl Fields, Bob Jardine, Larry Rudrauf, and George Wilson. Clarinets — Richard Connelly, Robert StancHff, Colleen Brown, Ormand Gillen, Niles Rhodes, David Graves, Roberta June Taylor, John Enders, Nadine Moffett, Alma Jane Montgomery, Mary Shultz, Tom Smith, Joan Thomas, and Bob Far- ley. Saxaphones — Robert Felts, Donald Mal- lonee, and James Underwood. Basses — Raymond Bolerjack. James Ray, Frank Belveal, Clarence Whitson, and Doyle Faler. Drums — Joe Maxey, Anita Doop, Rosa- lie Amoroso, Sadie Lou Navarre, and John Bray. French Horns — Robert Chambers, Alan Laird, Dale Faler, Don Johnson, and Jack Anzelmo. Baritone — Gerald Elliot. Flutes— Jane Louise Glaettli, Bill Wil- helm, Shirley Remaley, Ruth Jean Hille, and Jean Arnold. Cymbals — Mary Etta Watts, and Bill Towery. Drum Major — Jean Arnold. Twirlers — Norma Taylor, and Gavonna Wieland. Page 90 Mr. Brown, Rosalie Amoroso. Anita Doop. Joe Maxey, Cynthia Runyon. Bob Farley. Ellen Gaines. .Shirley Remaley. Ruth Jean Hille. John Enders. Maribeth Newkirk. Jean Arnold. Jane Glaettli, Helen Van Dyne. Louise Bowers. Rosalyn Stewart. John Aruo, Richard Connelly. Robert Felts. Mary Ellen Dunton. Bill Towery. Allen Laird, Maryetta Watts, Robert Chambers. Lois Parker, Gerald Elliott, Merle Fields. The Orchestra The Senior High School Orchestra un- der the direction of Mr. C. 0. Brown par- ticipated in many conce ' ts and has done a splendid job this year. They have put in much time and hard work to make these concerts and programs a success. All the credit should not go to the person- nel of the orchestra but should be divided with Mr. C. 0. Brown. Mr. Brown has done a splendid job with this group of young people and has spent many a tire- less hour training and getting them in shape for their public appearances. The orchestra has participated in pro grams at the Lincoln and Washington schools, at the annual Teachers Banquet, the Christmas program, concerts in school assemblys, and also at programs for the community drives. They appeared at the program under the auspices of the Minis- terial Alliance, and they entered the State contest at Pittsburg. They also participat- ed in the annual Easter program. FIRST VIOLINS: Rosalyn Stewart, Concert Mistress; John Argo, Louise Bowers, Helen Van Dyne. SECOND VIOLINS: Phyllis Gelbach, Mary Jane Callahan, Gavonnia Wielantl, Sadie Lou Navarre. CORNETS: Deania Burnworth, Max Hendrick- son, Paula Clifford, Olen Leyda. TROMBONE: Myrl Fields. BARITONE: Gerald Elliott. VIOLA: Colene Brown, Lois Parker. FRENCH HORN: Robert Chambers, Allen Laird. CLARINETS: Richard Connelly, Robert Felts. ' Cello: Mary Ellen Dunton, Maryetta Watts, Bill Towery. FLUTES: Jane Louise Glaettli, Jean Arnold, Shirley Remaley, Ruth Jean Hille, John Enders, DRUMS: Joe Maxey, Anita Doop, Rosalie Amoroso. BASSOON: Mary Beth Newkirk. PIANO: Ellen M, Gaines. OFFICERS: Deania Burnworth, president; Jean Arnold, secretary. ASSISTANT CONDUCTORS: Richard Connel- ly, Robert Felts. Page 91 Back Row: Marcella Lessnian, Colleen Hull, Rosalyn Stewart. Jeanne Cotfman. Lila Carpenter. Marjorie Canaday. Middle Row : Anna Mae Surface, Phyllis Gehlbach. Maribeth Newkirk, Doris Holmes, Bettie Howard. Roseanna Moline. Dolores Donley, Shirley Jo Dean. Betly Hadley. LoDusky Beathe. First Row: Betly Sturdivant. Mary Jane Callahan. Betty Jean Cook, LaVor Wripht, Rose Marie Smith. Shirley Remaley, Jane Clark, Celia Bredehoft, Ruth Jean Hille, LeVera Viets, Mary Ellen Dunton. Miss Self. Drum and Bugle Govps The 1944-45 football and basketball marching season has proven to be a tri- umphant one. The organization, composed of one college girl and 28 senior high girls, made its first appearance at the an- nual Fall Opening; after which, the girls gave a performance between halves of the first football game. The Corps marched at all of the home football games when the weather was per- missible. Transportation was such that marching at out-of-town games was im- possible. The most intricate drilling was presented at the Independence-Chanute football game when the Corps took its place on the field with the various organ- izations in a mass demonstration. The Corps remained on the field last to present numerous drills which drew much ap- plause. The Corps, marching at the Spring Opening and at the Christmas parade, lent much color and harmony. Much good- will recognition was also given to the Corps for their help in many civic affairs. The outstanding social events of the season were a chilli supper which was the result of a contest ; the points of which pertained to attendance, cooperation, and performances. This was given at the down-town Y. W. C. A. rooms. A formal dinner dance at the Booth Hotel given by a local business man, Guy T. Sturdivant, was the highlight of the Corps ' activities in the eight years of its organization; and the last social function for the year was an informal dance given by the younger girls of the Corps for the members who were graduating. The off ' icers of the year are Marjorie Canaday, commander; Shirley Jo Dean, vice-commander; Betty Sturdivant, ser- geant-at-arms ; and Roseanna Moline, secretary-treasurer. Miss Mary Self is sponsor of the club and Mr. C. 0. Brown, the instructor. Much recognition should be given them as they gave valuable time and experience in helping and training the girls of the Corps. Page 92 Cheerleailer-- : I arlene Ka;. ' on and yhirley Cr ' ine. !■ irst Kow : ir i.iia Hrewslr.r. Norma Anne Williams. Catherine Simmons. Gwen Trout. Janet Thomas. Ellen Gaines. Virgina Harnett, Marjore Allen. Dolores Mason. Mure! Weber, Clarice Thomas. Mary Lou Rader. Second Row: Mri. Haynes. Id Jo St. John. Connie Brann. Marilyn Pomeroy. Gloria Todd. Barbara BerR. I oi;an Hunt, Barbara Main. Joan Dancer, Virginia Ray, Eleanor Sharpe. Third Row: Kathryn Ivy, Verna Good. Tillie Ward. Geo ia Kuurkos. Colleen- Wells. Mary Irene Lee. Jo Anne Jacobs. Patsy Harri.s. Myril Ann Ciiip. Shirley Hybareer. Tup Row : Mary B;?llc Farlow. Jane Ray. Dorothea Sh-iker.-;. Ruth Ann Bryan. Ruth Schultx. Wilm:i Pendleton. Norma Jean Renncr, Marilyn Myers, Mary Ann Hackmaster, Saily Dadisman. Sara Ann Navarre. Pep Glub Mary Belle Farlow, president, Muriel Webe ' -, vice-president, Clarice Thomas, secretary, and Sara Ann Navarre, trea- surer, are the officers of the Senior High Pep Club, called the Canine Coeds. The pep club takes part in the annua! tuberculosis bangle sale, marches at the football games, parades, and has manage- ment of the concession stands at the bas- ketball games. The purpose of the pep club is to arouse the pep of the crowd and is done so by appearing at the football and basket- ball games as a group and sponsoring as- semblies. They also have charge of the crowning of the football and basketball queens. Football and basketball lettermen are honored at the close of the basketball sea- son each year by a banquet and dance. Clarice Thomas was crowned football queen at a special pep assembly by Bob Revelette, captain. Her attendants were Mary Bslle Farlow, Jo Anne Jacobs, Patsy Harris, and Do ' .is McKay. The queen does not have to be chosen fi ' om the pep club but the queen and three of her attendants were members of the pep club this year. Shirley Crane was crowned basketball queen by Neal Post ; and Mary Ellen Dun- ton, Jo Anne Jacobs, Patsy Harris, and Mary Belle Farlow were the attendants. Miss Zella Spradling, Miss Lo ' ;a Todd and Miss Elva Hughes were the sponsors in the past years. Mrs. Noma Haynes is the new sponsor this year. Page 93 Bottom Row: Tommy Smith. Jack Anzelmo. Max Hendrickson. Jimmy Altendorf. Boh Johnson. Jack Sturdivant. Cleo Pruitt. Second Row : Frank Moses. Marlin Swalley. Allen Brown. Joe Worl. Robert Montgomery. Rivard Lom- bard. Dick Ray. Niles Rhodes. Third Row: Larry Rudrauff, Charles Smith. Bill Spellman. John Washington. Bill Wilhelm. Bill Butts. Bill Ottman. Neal John.. i.n. Top Row : Mr. Goforth. Ormand Gillen. Bill Combs, Neal Post. Walter Renner. Seward Shukers, David Graves. Boh Farley. Bill Callahan. The Hi-Y The purpose of the Hi-Y is To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character; while their slogan is 1. clean living 2. clean speech 3. clean sports 4. clean scholarship This year the club had a number of parties during which swimming, volley- ball, basketball, and plenty of refresh- ments were featured. The club also had a hamburger fry which was held in the Lone Chief Cabin at Riverside Park. During football season a concession stand was operated at Shulthis Stadium by the club. This stand was under the supervision of Walt Renner. Through this stand a considerable profit was ad- ded to the Hi-Y treasury. Many of this year ' s meetings were of a devotional nature. The club was for- tunate to get a few of Independence ' s leading ministers as guest speakei ' s. A few meetings were headed Vocational and various local business men spoke be- fore the club. This year the club chose as its ofi ' icers Joe Worl, president; Cleo Pruitt, vice- president ; and Bill Combs, secretary. Walter Renner, last year ' s president, acted as student supervisor. The club has been under the sponsor- ship of Mr. Goforth for the past three years. Much credit is due him for the fine spirit of leadership he has shown over the boys. The club is one of many throughout the United States. Each clulb strives to fur- ther Christianity throughout the members and school. Page 94 first Row: Elkn Gaines. Paula Clifford. Rachel Colcord. Helen Van Dyne. Betty Jane Hec kethorn. Sybil Miller. Jane Louise Glaettli. ■Second Row: Catherine Simmons. Louan Hunt. Wilma Pendleton, Ruth Schultz. Miss Morrison. Back Row : Lois Parker. Sadie Lou Navarre. Louise Bowers. Harriet Sloan. The ( ivl Reserves Built around the needs of the girl, the Senior Girl Reserves have functioned very prominently. The club held its meets twice a month, having various programs, musical, de- votional, and otherwise informative. The girls had a large part in the con- ducting of the Bible reading classes that were held the two weeks before Christ- mas. The club gave baskets to the needy when ever the occasion arose. An assembly program was sponsored by the club and it carried out the theme of their purpose very well. Due to the inconvenience of transporta- tion, the girls were not able to attend the district conference at Arkansas City. In February they had a big party in celebration of the Heart Sister Week. The club sponsor is Miss Morrison. The officers were Helen VanDine, president; Sybil Miller, vice president; Harriet Sloan, secretary; Ruth Schults, treasurer; Louise Bowers, program chairman ; Lois Parker, devotions chairman; Betty Heck- athorne, music chairman; Paula Clifford, finance chairman ; Wilma Pendleton, ser- vice chairman; Ellen Gaines, publicity chairman ; Rosella Wallace, conference chairman; and Catherine Simmons, social chairman. Page 95 Back Row: Bill Towery. Kathryn Ivy. June Ethel McKain, Robert Hill, Gerald Elliott, Author Martinson, Maribell White. Mark Minton. Miss Ingleman, Richard Scovel. Naome Doss. Hubert Pomeroy. JoAnn Jacobs. Rita Parsons. John Enders. Wallace Eisiminser. Bob Jardine. SittinK: Ila Mae Cadwell. Rosalie Amoroso, Gwendolyn Trout. Connie Koppers, Kathryn Simmons, Catherine Schmitz. Norma Ann Williams, Phyllis Gehlbach. Mary Virginia Barnes. Dramatics Despite the fact there is a war going on, the Dramatics Club is still function- ing. Many short skits and plays have been taken out to the social clubs, rural school- houses, and different churches in the city. These short presentations include The Letter, Bride In A Grocery Store, Girl Meets Boy, and the annual Christ- mas play, Giminey Christmas. The club assisted the college Soc and Buskin organization in the presentation of Every Family Has One. In order to become a recognized mem- ber of the Dramatics Club, the student must take part in two short plays or one long play; give a performance alone and with a group ; perform a menial task ; and compose an original play or a stage vers- ion of a famous short story. One may be- come a member of the club without fol- lowing the steps mentioned but only rec- ognized members are permitted to be- come officers of the club. The only way the club can achieve suc- cess is by following the motto which has been followed for a number of years, Never give up no matter how weary or hungry you may be. Members of the club work on plays and readings after school and in class, and they are always willing to present them when called upon. Credit for the success of the club can be given to Miss Ingleman, the sponsor, for her untiring efforts with the amateur thespians. Officers of the club are Maribell White, president; Mark Minton, vice-president; Jacquelyn Leff ingwell, secretary ; Richard Scovel, treasurer; and Naomi Doss, re- porter. Page 96 Wally EisminKer. JoAnn Ellis. Gwen Trout. D ' .ck Scovel. Jo Anne Jacobs. John Enders, Maribell White. Mark Minton, Dean Rose, Virginia Purinton. Anita Doop. Evecy Family Has One The comedy Every Family Has One presented Friday, December 1, in the high school auditorium seemed to have many confused. It seems that Marcia Reardon was to marry Sherwin Parker who was the son of the Parkers who belonged to the 400 ' s. Marcia was in love with one Todd Galloway but was trying to get even with him by marrying into a very wealthy family. When Lily appeared, the plans were changed, due to the fact that Nana was trying to get rid of the Parker family. Nana succeeded in her plans and Marcia was to marry Todd. CAST OF CHARACTERS Penelope Reardon Gwen Trout Laura Reardon Jacque Leffingwell Mrs. James Parker JoAnn Ellis Essie - Anita Doop Nana Reardon Maribell White Reginald Reardon Dean Rose Marcia Reardon Jo Anne Jacobs Warry Reardon Mark Minton James Parker Wallace Eisminger Sherwin Parker Richard Scovel Lily Reardon .-- Virginia Purington Todd Galloway - John Enders Page 97 Mariheiie White, i ' atsy Harris. Bob Jardme. Hubert Moss. Dick Movei. Bob Montgomery, Mark Minton, Muriel Weber. Shirley- Crane. Lawrence Fairbanks, Jo Anne Jacobs. Mary Barnes. Winc s Ovev Washington Under the direction of Miss Anna Ingle- faint drinks a glass of water which Dr. man, the senior class of ' 45, presented Ha dy had on his desk. She drinks the the mystery play of the year entitled water and then clutches at her throat Wings Over Washington on Friday, and falls over dead. Grace Stevens, who April 13, at 8:00. The entire play takes is an F. B. I. agent, analyzes the water and place in the laboratory of Dr. Benjamin finds that it had a deadly poison in it, Hardy. This laboratory is built on a pri- and it was intended for Dr. Hardy. Hiram vately-owned island in ' Lake Marie a few J. Wilmore, a detective, claims to have miles ashore from University City. been sent to Pine Knoll to clear the mys- It seems that Dr. Hardy and his assis- tery. tant, Harvey Hall, are working on a ray It ends by Bess confessing to the put- that will destroy anything. Fran Logan, ing the poison in the water, and she said Dr. Hardy ' s secretary, grew up with him that Hal Summers wasn ' t her brothe , and she sees that everything is taken but that he was her father. She said that care of including Dr. Hardy. he was forced by Nazies to steal or des- Hal Summers and his sister, Bess, come troy Dr. Hardy ' s invention. She and Hal to Pine Knoll to assist Dr. Hardy with were taken away and the laboratory was his invention. Harry Seville, who is once again peaceful. Comptroller of Central University, makes The cast of characters are as follows : out the budget for the employees of Dr. Fran Logan Shirley Crane Hardy. He always brings a foreigner Mrs. Stokes Maribell White with him when he comes and this time Bob Logan John Enders it is a woman by the name of Olga Koros- Harvey Hall Robert Montgomery telev. Olga becomes interested in Fran ' s Hal Summers Lawrence Fairbanks brother Bob, which Fran doesn ' t approve Bess Summers Jo Anne Jacobs of. Fran is very suspecting and she thinks Nora Midge Weber that someone is trying to destroy Dr. Dr. Benjamin Hardy Mark Minton Hardy ' s ray. Mrs. Stokes, the house- Harry Seville Richard Scovel keeper, is quite interesed in the things Olga Korostelev Patsy Harris that are going on at the laboratory. Grace Stevens Mary Virginia Barnes Nora, the housemaid, because of feeling Hiram J. Wilmore Robert Moss Page 98 Aoonn I Bi.ck Row : I Irs. Hayncs, Mar.bsth Ncwklrlc. Mary Schullz, Vera Harms, Bobbie Taylor, Myril Culp, Ruth Jean Hille, Sadie Lou Navarre, Connie Brann, Muriel Webber, Front Row: Esther Enders, Paula CHflFord, Geraldine Turner, Dorolhe Whortmon, Jean CotTman, Marjorie Raasch. Givls Athletic 2Association The Senior Girls ' Athletic Association was organized to encoui ' age sports and activities among girls. The meetings are held every Wednesday the seventh period. First a business meeting is held and then games are played. The G. A. A. belongs to the Kansas State High School Athletic Association and the girls earn local and state awards through the association. The girls get their awards by earning points by participating in various sports and activities. Basketball, swimming, bowling, tennis, walking, bicycling, and roller skating are some of the activities in which the girls accumulate points. The awards for these points are as fol- lows : First, the school letter I, made of felt and in the school colors which re- quires six hundred points ; second, the state letter K made of chenille and in the state colors which requires five hundred additional points; and third, a gold and brown enamel pin in the form of the let- ter K, which requires fourteen hundred points. On achievement day these emblems count as honor points. First award is one point ; second award, three points ; and thi] ' d award, five points. Muriel Weber and Bobbie June Taylor wore chosen captains of the basketball teams. Under the new sponsorship of Mrs. Norma Haynes, the club has thoroughly enjoyed the year. Officers are elected at the end of each year. The oft ' icers for this year are: Bob- bie June Taylor, president ; Jeanne Coff- man, vice-president; Muriel Weber, sec- retary; and Myril Ann Gulp, treasurer. Page 99 ittni ICt.w : Dertii V iK-,uii. Dean 1 ' ealheruuiU. Ku.-. .-,..- 11 Huldtii. John Garner. Clarence Patterson. Dean FurKa - -n. Ed Walliek. Bob White. Dean Rietis. Joyce Miller, instructor. Back Row; Bill Writrht. Donald Zimmerman. Fred Furprason. Jack Sherwin, Delmar Jones. Theodore Oliver. Leo Clubine. Wesley Wripht. Lee Spring er. Loren Schenk. The Future Farmers of ' America The Future Farmers of America is the national organization of farm boys study- ing vocational agricultui-e in the high schools throughout the United States. Organized in November of 1928, it has served to motivate and vitalize, the sys- tematic instruction offered to students of vocational agriculture, and to provide further training in farmer-citizenship. The local chapter of the F. F. A. is under the direction of Mr. Joyce Miller and has a membership of forty-seven boys. Meetings are held on the even week of every other week during the noon hour at 12:20 on Thursday. The four grades of membership in the F. F. A. are as follows: the Green Hand Degree, the Chapter Farmer Degree, the State Farmer Degree, and the American Farmer Degree. The chapter emblem is made up of five symbols — the owl, the plow, and the ris- ing sun, within the cross section of an ear of corn which is surmounted by the A- merican Eagle. Upon the face of the em- blem appear the words Vocational Agri- culture and the letters F. F. A. The owl is symbolic of wisdom and knowledge ; the plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil; the rising sun is emblematic of progress ; and the cross sec- tion of an ear of corn and the American eagle are indicative of the national scope of the organization. The Future Farmers of America strive to make life worthwhile by finding expression through efficient labor for livelihood, the love of learning, and the willing service of humanity. Officers of the club are John Garner, president ; Loren Schenck, secretary ; James Ferguson, treasurer; and Fred Ferguson, reporter. Page 100 kyjkj H .ilDA vraMS I « « 1 f « I .,. , First Row: Jane Clark, Dorothy Abbott. Colleen Wells, Betty Allen. Marjorie Baker. Lila Carpenter. Bethane Clayton. Jane Ray. Ardell Carpenter. Abbie Cunningham. ' Second Row : Mr. Brown, director. Mary Lou Rader, Mary Barnes. Lucy Chapman. Naomi Toddman. Marian Thomas, Betty Jean Heckethorn, Helen Johnson. Helen Bruenemer, Dora Ann Walters. Connie Brann. Louan Hunt. Third Row : Norma Ann Williams. Eleanor Sharpe. Gwendolyn Trout, Betty Jean Cook, Esther Enders. Lucille Burns, Marjorie Starks, Betty Henderson. Rena Mae Ford. Vella Mae Heslop. Betty Lou Hadley. Kathryn Simmons. The (9 nor LIS The senior high girls chorus under the direction of Prof. C. 0. Brown has pre- sented the community with many pleasur- able hours of music the past year. The activity of the chorus has been to sing in Chapel and at the Lions, Rotary, and Kiwanis clubs. The chorus also sang at the Cadet Club at the Airbase in Jan- uary. Prof. C. 0. Brown presented the annual Christmas program at the Memorial Hall. The program consisted of church, patri- otic and semi-popular music. An Easter program was also presented by the chorus under the direction of Prof. Brown. The chorus went to a contest which was held in April and they took place. The girls chorus has been under the direction of Prof, Brown for the past two years and he has accomplished much to- ward the cultivation of the voices in the high school. The girls who are in the chorus plan on either going into church choir or college choirs. We wish to thank Prof, Brown and the chorus for the ex- cellent programs they have provided for us through the year. The officers of the girls chorus are: President, Lucy Chapman; Vice Presi- dent, Colleen Wells; Secretary, Esther Enders; Reporter, Betty Hadley; Accom- panist, Mary Lou Rader, The other girls in the chorus are as follows : Dorothy Abbott, Marjorie Baker, Vir- ginia Barnes, Janice Bennett, Connie Brann, Helen Brunmeyer, Lucille Burns, Ardell Carpenter, Lila Carpenter, Lucy Chapman, Bethane Clayton, Abbie Cun- ningham, Esther Enders, Rena Ford, Betty Hadley, Myrna Hamilton. Elizabeth Heckethorn, Betty Henderson, Vella Heslop, Louan Hunt, Velma Jami- son, Helen Johnson, Doris Leslie, Rita Parshall, Rita Parsons, Mary Lou Rader, Roberta Ransbottom, Jane Ray, Cynthia Runyon, Eleanor Sharpe, Katheryn Sim- mons, Mar.iorie Starks, Marion Thomas, Naomi Todman, Gwen Trout, Rosella Wallace, Dora Walters, Colleen Wells, Norma Williams, Ellen Wriglit. Page 101 SlandiriK (back row I : Miss Henibiee. Buddie Claettli. Neil Johnson. Sitting at Table: Suzanne Beringer, Jane Clark, Mark Minton, Mary Lou Grain. Third Row Desks: Ga Vonna Wieland, Marcean Fields. Nancy Hughes. Second Row Desks : Wallace EisiminEer. Marilyn Small, Bob Playford. First Row Desks; Ila Cadwell. Daubers Qluh The Daubers, an art club, is organized for the purpose of encouraging students to take an active part in art activities, and to develop a live interest in, and an appreciation of true art values. Junior and senior high school students joining this club have the privilege of working with college students engaged in the same endeavors, as the club is a joint organization of junior high, senior high, and college students. The club assisted the Junior Red Cross in helping with decorations for the Inde- pendence Army Air Field and also dec- orated the U. S. 0. for Halloween. Each year the Daubers try for national prizes and scholarships in the scholastic awards contest given for the art students. The entries for the National Art Exhibi- tion are selected in the five Arts Galleries of Carnegie Institutes in Pittsburg on March 5 through 17, 1945. Mark Minton, a senior, is the president of the Daubers Club. Patsy Harris, vice- president; Jane Clark, secretary; Ella Mae Deltenre, treasurer; and Neal John- son, reporter. The members are Wallace Eisiminger, Ila Mae Cadwell, Jane Clark, Mark Min- ton, Ella Mae Deltenre, Lucy Chapman, Jacquelyn Leffingwell, Ga vonna Wieland, Buddy Glaettli, Bob Playford, Neil John- son, Suzanne Beringer, Aloma Sillin, Doris Clemmer, Twila Fields, Marilyn Small, Nancy Hughes, Patsy Harris, Dorothea Shukers, Marilyn McClaren, and Mary Lou Grain. Page 102 Back Row: Miss McKenzie, Verna Morgan. Ama Jean RinKclsun, Marlbn Lattin, Marjorie Baker. Lila Carpenter. Roberta Ransbottom. Helen VanDyne, Mary Ann Hackmaster. Georgia Kourkos, Marcella Lessman, Colleen Hull. Third Row : Deania Burnworth. Rose Marie Smith. Shirley Remaley. Esther Enders. Vera Harms. Ruth Schult:;. Jane Glaettli. Verna Hood. Il ' a Carr. Mary Wilkin. Lorie Tobaben. Marie Tobaben. Second Row : Anna Mae Surface. Ruth Jean Hille. Connie Brann. Norma Ann Williams. Phyllis Gehlbach, Louan Hunt. Mary Schultz. First Row: La Vera Viets. Joan Leach. Lois Parker. Lois Temme. Mary Lou Rader. Kathryn Simmons, Doris Schulze, Betty Henderson. Maryetta Watts. Betty Harbeson. Home Qhampions Gliib The purpose of this ckib is to supple- ment the program and activities that are introduced in the classroom. Meetings are held twice each month on Tuesday after school. Girls who compose the Home Champion Club are girls who have had one or more years of vocational homemaking. Club members will become national members through the .state organization of high school home economics clubs. Various types of programs were held at these meetings. The program included: entertainment, social work and demon- stration. The most outstanding program of the year was the Christmas assembly program which was under the direction of Deania Burnworth with club assisting. The theme of the program was Twas the Night Before Christmas, which portrayed some parts of the poem of the same name. The theme of the club is Growing Through Service and Abroad for 1944- 1945. The objectives are: 1. Improve state and local organiza- Page 103 tions — set up standard of excellence for stimulating good club work. 2. Carry out one community pi ' oject that will make for better homes. 3. Assist in school recreation program. 4. Carry out at least one international activity. 5. Give the National Organization ac- tive support. Better homes, better food, better citi- zens is the motto of the club. The club colors are blue and white and the red rose is the club flower. Off ' icers of the Home Champions Club are Ruth Schultz, president; Verna Hood, vice-president; Jacque Lefl ' ingwell, secre- tary; Georgia Kourkos, treasurer; Mary Wilkin, program chairman; Mary Lou Rader, pianist ; Ruth Jean Hille, song leader. The .sponsor. Miss McKenzie, should be given much credit for the excellent work which she has shown through the spon- soring of the many activities which the Home Champion Club has taken part in this year. Tup Row: Ci.rdiiia Rucker. f:sther Knight. David Jackson. Christine Patrick. Rose MarKaret VauKhn Jammie Lee Yates. Middle Row: Marcelee Roberts. Mattie Smith. Dorothy Barry. Claire Moore, Marion Owens. Uottom Row : Gladys Martin. Elaine Ford. Cleo Pruitt, Velma Jamison. Ernestine Daniels. Eta Pi Kappa The Eta Pi Kappa is a social organiza- tion for the senior high colored students. The purpose of the club is to plan recrea- tion and offer an opportunity for the colored students to develop personality. The meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays. Parties are held every month of the year in the girls ' gym for all the colored students of the I. H. S. The special event of the club for the year is the annual prom in honor of the graduates. This club is sponsored by Mrs. Grace Anderson, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wash- ington are the chaperones. The officers of the club are Cordelia Rucker, president; Velma Jameson, vice- president; Ernestine Daniels, secretary; Cleo Pruitt, treasurer; and Esther Knighten, program chairman. Page 104 il.N Top Row : Gladys Martin, Esther KniRhlin. ChriLitine Patrick . Rose Margaret Vaughn. Ernestine Daniels. Middle Row : Marilee Roberts. Mattie Smith, Dorothy Barry. Clare Moore, Marion Owens. Lottcm Row : Elain Ford. Cordellia Rucker, David Jackson, Jamie Yates. Velma Jamison. Pep Gliib The purpose of the Colored Pep Club is to arouse and maintain enthusiasm for the colored basketball games. This is made possible by appearing as an organi- zed group at home and out-of-tovt n games. The club also assists in the management of the concession stands at the games. They also helped to stimulate junior high school interest in the games by teaching them yells and inviting them to be a part of the cheering section. The highlight of the club ' s activities is the annual dinner given for the lettermen of the basketball squad and their coach. The dinner was an outstanding success of the year and was given in the high school cafeteria. Esther Knighten was crowned basket- ball queen for 1944-1945 between the halves of the Coffeyville game. The club sponsored a special interurban to the Coffeyville game. They also at- tended the Parsons game. The officers of this yeai- ' s club are Elaine Ford, president ; Velma Jamison, vice president; Jamie Lee Yates, secre- tary-treasurer. To become a member, a girl must be passing in three sohds and maintain this standard. Meetings are held bi-weekly. Sponsors for the organ- ization are Miss Pearl Russell and Miss Ma; y Louise Self. Page 105 ,Top Row : E. L. Helman. Sam Henderson. Ernest Osburn. Bottom Row: Roscoe Long. H. O. Fowler. C. C, Cranor, Leslie Aldrich. F. A. Siebert. The IVCainienance Under the direction of Roscoe Long a very efficient custodial staff of seven men are charged with the responsibihty of keeping the high school and Nees Hall in first class condition at all times. These men are employed on a twelve-month basis. They do all of the work necessary to keep the physical plant in running order. All buildings are completely main- tained as to heating, electrical repair, plumbing, carpentry, and decorations. In addition, these men are also responsible for the upkeep of various sports equip- ment, the athletic field and school campus. Each of these men has became a spe- cialist in a particular line of work. Leslie Aldrich is the heating engineer and elec- trician. H. 0. Fowler is head janitor of the high school and Fred Seibert is head janitor of Nees Hall. A central store and supply room is maintained and from it, various supplies and repair parts are issued. Such proce- dure has resulted in an economic and ef- ficient handling of these materials. Although the janitors of the elemen- tary schools are not included in the above picture, they are a definite part of the custodial staff and each is contributing in his way to the cleanliness, the sanita- tion, beauty and attractiveness of the In- dependence City Schools. Page 106 1. Wanta ride? 2. Not here! ! 3. Ann and Peggy. 4. Bright light. 5. Buddies. 6. Mariners. 7. Bobby Boy. S . Juniors. 9. It ' s real now! 10. Sandwich. 11. Canteen Kid. 12. The Ragons . 13. Gals. 14. Urn! Queen ! ! IS. W,iitinc Ifi- See the gun. Page 107 Loiinie TV. v(7ood Pruicipal Mr. Lonnie Wood is the new principal of the Junior High School. Mr. Wood has for the past two years been connected with the Coffeyville schools. Mr. Wood whose home was Cha- nute, Kansas, received his Bachelor of Science degree at the Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg. He has taught social science in the Cof- feyville Senior and Junior High School and the Junior College the past two years. fhe daniov Hicfn School racuLiy Mrs. Stc Secreiarv The unit of the junior high school is to provide a link between the elementary and senior high school. It is housed in the same building as the senior high ; al- though they have an administration and separate teachers. Mr. Lonnie Woods is the principal of the junior high school. Formerly students entering high school from the grades made a blind choice of subjects and electives and were sorry afterward. The new curriculum now in- cludes a course in guidance which helps the students to make a better choice. The studies and activities of the junior high include those which make the necessary social and educational development of the student. The students receive the instruction they will need when eventually they be- gin playing their part in a changing world. Page 110 Am s (bafts, niss DeLury Mr. St John l dss GoldweiL Miss Wall Mc. Dee.v Mrs. BvoLOn, Miss (jelso Miss tleinbree, Mr. Rossei Page 111 I tiss G rocker, Mrs. yiilis Miss McTViel uBeloiV Genter Mr. Yincent, Miss Johnston Miss Self BeloiO Mr. Ashley- Mrs. Meacirr Aliss Hall Mv. ' Delnn( ec Bel OlO Miss Movcison Mr. Miller JVliss McKenzie Page 112 Bottom Row : Cecil WriKht. Keith Dillon, Kent Jackson. Fayrene Jolly. Doris Piatt. Dana Rader. 2nd. Row: Phylis McMurtry, Jeannette Scott. Helen Pendleton. Patty Raines. Neannetle McGrath, Norma Jean Hup:hes. Winnie Mansfield. Geraldine Williams. 3rd. Row; Wally Brann. Charles Jardine, Bill Pendleton. Bryce Miller, Bill Wright. Jack Allen. Robert Thompson, Lyndon Scheafer. Top Row: Virsil Near. John Pelt. Jack Head. Jack Reppert. Tony Post. Travis Bolt. Mr. Wood. Billy Newell. Bob Braden. The Student Gouncil The Junior High School Student Coun- cil is a student organization composed of representatives elected from each of the Counselor Home Room groups. The term of office of each member is for one semes- ter, provided he keeps his scholastic standing at a high level. Some of the functions of the Student Council are as follows : To provide a for- um for the discussion of ways in which students can make our school better; to assist with problems connected with stu- dent activities and organizations ; to serve as a medium through which to give voice to student opinion as gathered from the counselor home room groups ; and also to carry to these same groups the plans and proposals as formulated in the Student Council. Another valuable result of this type of organization is to give students training and practice in parliamentary law procedures. During the past year, as ma.ior pro.i- ects, the Junior High School Student Council assisted with the first semester Open House for parents, sponsored an All-School party, and aided in a visitation and orientation program for prospective new students. The officers for the first semester were president, Tony Post ; vice-president. Bob Braden ; and secretary-treasurer, Billy Newell. Second semester officers were presi- dent, John Keltz; vice-president, Wally Brann ; and secretary-treasurer, Virgil Near. The Student Council has been spon- sored during the past year by Lonnie Wood, principal of the Junior High Page 113 NINTH GKADE OKl ' U KKS Left to Right: Sam Cox. Vice-Pres. ; Jim Amend. Sec.-Treas. Dee Lee I Soph xo moves First Kow : liil.io Jo Ranes. Marilyn Small. Audrey I ' carce. Eunice Riley. Rit-hard Fout«. Blanch Scotl. I ' hyllis Trotte, Betty Sue Chicote. Joan Baker. Delores Chaney, Marguerite Allen, Dale Burton. Second How: Hc.cn Barker. Charlotte Lesslie, May Bell Allen. Merrill Huff. Mary Ann Blank. Ellen Kettlcman, Barbara Rouse. Suzanne Berinuer. Ann Marden. Marilyn McClaren, Delores Lee. Shirley Clubine. Bonnie Cook, Harold Dambacher. Third Row: Miss Gates. Nanette McGrath. Patty Rains. Sharon Pond. Betty Kinsey. Bobby Lambert. Lorin Stonecipher, Charles Jardine. Charles KilKore. Lesta McConnell, Shirley Thomas, Iva Skelly. Mary Loy Grain. Bob Scovel. Raymond Lefflnr. Fourth Row: Wilma Canady. Thelma Burks. Billie Boyle. Barbara Perkins. Arlene Burns, Robert FauU:, Betty Ruiz, Bruce Hudsson. Owen Weaver. Gilbert Angus, Billie Dambacher, Leelen Houck, Gerald Brewinpton. Charles Stoy. F-i ' th Row : Wilma Agosto. Winifred Bates. I ' aulinc BruinKton. Buddy Hatfield, D. R. Harvey. Richard Wright. Buddy Combs. Dodson, Rosanna Locke, June Bradbury, Harold Jack Head, Kenneth Bretches. James Thornbrut, ' h, Page 114 First Row : John Abbott, Elaine Peyatte. Marion MacAfee. Harold Hull. Daniel Kelly. Richard White- hurst. Jerry Piper. Joyce Thompson. Herbert Milford. Fred Torrance. Danny Leffingwell. Billy Spilman. Naomi Fritz, Dwiirht Carroll. Miss DeLury. Socund Row: Lucille Michael. Bill Bailey. Barbara Gillen, Eujiene Dillon. Delphinece Zwingelbert:. Betty Ward. Mariorie Newkirk, Richard Ridcceway, Margaret Rich. Anna Bowers. Barb;r. ' a Spears. Don Kinderfather, Porter Clark. Ernest Groth. Third Row : Edward Schmidt. Helen Daum. Tony Post, Joan Gillen. Kenneth Stevens. Billy Newell, Billy Sappinston. Jim Ellis. Jim Ted Taylor, Kenneth Couch. Jerry Webb. Sam Cox. Harold Aldrich. John Fletcher, Richard Craic. Clyde Pouncil. Jo Ella Relford. Fourth Row: Mr. Ashley. Holley Hull. Rodcer Gassner. Jack Reppert. Bill Simmons. Jimmie Amend, Gordon Carter. Joe Cam,pl ell, Harold Quiirley. Marvin Nance. Vernon Powers. Ellis Etter. Kent Clark. Julius Day. Arthur Oberlechner. Soph ' lomoves First Row; Fayrene Jolly, Phoebe Darbe. Dorothy Heckman. Shirley Ray. Joan t)uncan. Lillian Cramer. Ruby Bennett. Barbara Holloway, Bill Rintrle. Louis Boolin, Jesse Shinpaugh. Bob Playford. iSecond Row: Coleen Hardin. Buddy Glaettli. J. D. Rector. Bob Cook. Norma Humes, Joe Pond, Marcean Fields. Julius Day. Matilda Riyrt s, Le Edna Bates. Margaret Dulohery, Jack St. Joh:i. Paul Dodson. Third Row: MarjorJe Vann. Clarice Jamerson. Virginia Holestine, Jane Hackmaster. Richard Pitts, Billie Henry. Jm Halsey. Travis Bolt, Jeroldinc Crane. Bob Nichols. James Glass, Danny Ray. Henry Clem it- Fourth Row : Miss Hall. Jeannette Scott. Mary Ann Joseph. Beverly Helms, Nancy Hughes. Wayne Zimmerman. Bill Catlett, Donald Pitts. Freddie Wilson. Richard Miller. Keith Ashley. Dale Cornet t, Bob Bo wen. John Duncan, Chester Mosely. Page 115 John Keltz, president ; Ira O ' Brien, vice-president ; tary : Bryce Miller, treasurer. Judith Miller, secrc- The Eighthly vade First Row: Donna Tucker, Bettie St. John, Gladys Jolly. Ivy Scott, Letha Darnell, Betty Luettke. Evelyn Pruitt. Rita Sanborn, Phyllis Roberts, Ruth Rodgers, Barbara Damewood, Harold Parker. Bobby Scott, Manual Bustos. Second Row : Nancv Peach, Bobby Wright. Carl Dean Martin, Victor Richardson. Martin Wahner, Billy Lattin. Earl Hankins. Bill Pendleton, Richard Chase. Bill Wrisiht. Bob Thompson. Jerry Grecir. Junior Biggs. Margaret Wortman, Sharon Clayton. Third Row : Phyllis Guyer, Ruth Taylor. Wanda Vandermark. Virginia Whistler. Ruby Reeves, Carl Boggs, Vera Beshears. Joyce Stroble. Gloria Ray. Janice Gillespie. Robert Watts, Monica Price, Emilio Valverdi, Bill Vermillion, Geraldine Meyer. Fourth Row : Miss Wahl. Jeannette Navarre. Georgia Lee Bailey. Joyce Blair. Don Yates. Duane Boggs. Delores Spurlin. Larry Ferrel, John Kelti. Stanley Vann. Chaarles Waller. Herman Riicker. Jerry Gibson. Donald Spencer. Lewis Downing. Mr. St. John. Page 116 i First Row ; Larry Anzelmo. Cecil Dailey. Freddie Borripie, Bill Hawthorn,. Billy Doss, Jack Leach, Win- nie May Mansfield. Juanita Buchanan, Alberta Davidson, Emilie TuU, Elaine Penhorwood, Gcraidine Williams, Elma Coy. Second Row : Jimmy Wilson, Donald Bayes, Bobby Dennis, Eug:ene Kebert. Ray Collins, Elizabeth Jones. Eisie Wr rht. Betiy Wade, Gloria Andres, Gwen Graves. Connie Calkins, Milburn Buckminister. Third Rcw: Mr. V.nc-tnt, Drnald Flippin. Pat West, Graham McNeil, Bennie Fletcher, Lola Ward. Marcy Lee Mosley, Helen Combs, Mary Hinthorn. Juanita Roberts, Corine Gilkey, Ronald Green, Lloyd Newmaster, Junior Rice, Miss Johnston. Fourth Row : Billy Woodly, Bonnie Botts, Leon Shook. Jimmie Fairbanks, Ira O ' Brien, Beverly Sneil, Hazel Botls, Virgil Near, Charles Davidson. Charles Hinthorn, John Daniel. Bill Cripger, Ray- mond Byrd. I he Eighth y trade First Row ; Mary Howard, Donna Holmes. Elizabeth MaGee, Ruth Pickens, Frank Kriemendahl, Robert Sanborn, Beulah Eytcheson, Wilma Clark, Dean Hull, Martha Boomis. Shirley Hamilton. Gleta LetTingwell. fcecond Row: Bever y Fairleiph, Annabell Clark. Darlene Burns, Bill Johnson. Helen Johnson, Dixie Ivins, Betty Scrivner, Dean Metcalfe, Norma Lybartfer, Darrell Hull, Wally Brann, Betty For- line. Ben Corle, Miss Crocker. Third Rcw: Mrs. Gillis, Mary Ann Grain, Joyce Mitchell. Phyllis McMurtry, Marilyn ShatTer. Jane Lucas. Murray Meador. Jimmie Johnson. Conrad Nreberry, Marion Metcalf, Bobby Moore, Robert Wash:ng:tcn. Norma Camiibell, Bernard Schmitz, Norma Faurot. Fourth Row : Harlan K lint h worth. Marlene Kretzer. Jack Wells, Bryce Miller, Glenn Moore, Gerald Red- man, Eddie Howard, Dian Furjiason, Bob Braden, La Dorna Conner, Dick Bo wen, William Franklin. Page 117 1. i i -msm SEVKNTH GKADt: uyFICERS Left to Right : Keneth Ashley. Vice-Pres. : Sharin Ranes, Treas. Ruth Ann Wilson. See. : Everet Dye. Pres. The Seventh yrade First Row : Dollie Williams. Jerald Capps, Larry Kaiser. Norvell Runyon, Mary Luettke. Emma Ross, Roland Fonts. James Cooley. Leon Keeley. Stanley Combs. Jim Claiborne. Charles Terry. Second Row: Billy Seller. Cecil Wright, Virgie Vetaw. Wanda Smith, Jacguetta Chambers, Ila Spencer. Carlos Carter, Charles McKinney. Wayne Langston. Dortha Dollison. Laura Andres. Alice Nel- son, Lois Heitman, Mary Coffman. Third Row : Richard Nelson, Wilber Lesslie, Barbara Martin, Stoner Smith. Earl Relford. Lorine Carroll. Hele Schrivner. Mrs. Brown. Miss Coldwell. Allen Mason. Melvin Chism. Helen Pendleton. Donna Carter. Hazel Webb. Jesse Rucker. Walter May. Robert Campbell. Marcella Martinez, Paul Ranes, Seeb Moore. Eleanor Clark, Joy Spilman. Juan Valverde, Hull, Norma Orr, Joyce Kiblinger, Donald Page 118 I First Row : Betty Rhodd. Sharon Ranes, Florene Helms, Melva Skinner. Gerald Burns. Marvin Trout. Benny CriKKer. Francis Combs. Edwin Lybarger. Second Row; Patricia Gard. Cherrie Genett. Wilma Chaney. Rosalie Tetrick, Dana Rader, Dian Trumbly. Alex Welch. Gilbert Hammond, LanKdon Shaver. Don Cornett. Third Row: Betty Thiess. Juanita Richey. Iva Lee Courtwriprht. Wanda Reed. Letha Martinez. Bob Mercer. Edwin Bowen. Billy Vann. Jim Petty. Fourth Row: Earlin Brown. Munice Kcttleman. Arthur Tull. Tommy McGuire, Joe Cochran. Jerry Vogel. Richard McGinley. John Harvey. Mr. DellinKer. The Seventh Cjvade First Row: Gerald Banion. Keith Sage. Harold Taylor. Earl Pearce. Richard Jarvis. Keith Dillon, Nancy Sturgeon. Barbara Moon. Donna Williams. Catherine Hughes. Beverly Davidson. Evely Romine. Dale Stoy. Leonard Vaughn. Jean Thompson. Avola Botts. Second Row: James Crooms. Bill Wright. Kennie Ashley. Anita Bradly, Marjorie Hiatt, Jane Bandelier, Millianne Moon, Tyrrell Brown, Kent Jackson, Hersel Brown, Barbara Spradling, Edward Krone. Dich Salisbury. Doris Piatt. Haywood Rellord. Third Row : Mary Reddins. Henry Walling. Joe McCelland. Billy Shaw. Richard Humes. Lila Jean V e A, Velma Carroll. Ruth Ann Wilson, Martha Scott. Carolyn Reno. Joan Hobson. Frances Jackson. Bonnie Idleman, Donald Walker, Bobby Nice, Erma Lee Pegues. Fourth Row: Mrs. Meador. Bertie Pouncil. Ai-cola Wilson. Robbie Bailey. Everett Dye. Jack Allen. Dwight Posey. John Gross. Erwin Ford. Tommy Downing, Jim Brown, Eugene Adams, Lorene Anderson, Florence Barker, Mr. Deer. o ! Page 119 First Row: Marvin Nance. Sam Cox, Tony Post. Jack Reppert, John Tull. Jimmle Amend, Jerry Webb. Willard Johnson, James Glass, Dale Cornctt. Second Row: Mr. Vincent. Virgil Near, Ira O ' Brien, Keith Ashley. Buddy Combs, Charles Jardine, Bill Newell, Eugene Dillon, Bob Braden, Jerry Gibson. Third Row: John Gross, Jimmy Fairbanks, Eugene Kebert. Albert Quigley, Dwight Posey, Bobby Thomp- son, Bobby Dennis. Wally Brann. Francis Combs. Richard Jarvis, jDasketball With no retip-ning lettermen, the In- dependence Junior High Indians complet- ed a successful season. Although the In- dians were not always on the winning side of the score after a game, they played with all they were worth and gained much valuable experience. Throughout the season the Indians were defeated by Cherryvale twice, Coffeyville twice, and Fredonia once. They defeated Neodesha twice and Fredonia once. The eighth grade team, playing a seven game schedule, won five and lost two, which was a very good season. They split two games with Elk City, and two games with Neodesha. They defeated Liberty twice and Fredonia once. The seventh grade team played two games with Elk City, and won both of them. Coach Vincent lettered fifteen boys. They were Sam Cox, Arthur Tull, Tony Post, Jack Reppert, Jim Amend, Marvin Nance, Bill Johnson, James Glass, Don- ald Cornett, Keith Ashley, Jerry Webb, Charles Jai ' dine, Ruddie Combs, Gene Dil- lon, and Bill Newell. Page 120 1 Bill Bailey, Marilyn McClaren. Elaine Peyatte, Bob Bo wen Season s Athletic ixecovd Independence Junior High School has one of the most complete intramural pro- grams of any junior high school in Kan- sas. During the school year the students corr.peted in intramural football, ba?ket- ball, swimming, and several other sports. The basketball backboards, that were put up through the efforts of Ira Stocke- brand, were put to a good use this year, as many of the students played on them. Because of these backboards, basketball spirit has grown very much throughout the junior high school. Fo the first time in many years, junior high students practiced football right along with the senior high Hi Vincent was their coach and he did a great job in creating an interest in football. Al- though these boys played no matched games, they gained valuable experience which will be of great help to our future varsity teams. The seventh grade had four intramural teams. The captains were Dye, Gross, Allan, and Ashley. G osse ' s team won the seventh grade championship. The eighth grade picked four teams. O ' Brien ' s team won the championship. Other eighth grade teams were West ' r, Thompson ' s, Johnson ' s, Near ' s and Ke- bert ' s. The ninth grade had 4 teams. The cap- tains were Johnson, Webb, Jardine, Rep pert. Webb ' s team won the championsh ' p in a close game with Jardine ' s team 30 to 28. Int ' amural sports were not only played by the boys, the girls had various pro- grams designed for them. There was also a large turnout of boys for track, many of whom were junior high students. This will help the boys who came out for track to develop speed which will help a great deal in football and basketball. Page 121 I ' iist Row: Julia Di nnis, Bill Lattin, Earl Hankins. Eleanor Clark. Audrey Pearce. John Abbott. Harold Parker, Jack Leach, Harold Taylor, Eari Pearce, Buddy Glaettii, Melva Jean Skinner. Second Row: Lola Ward, Bob Scovel, Sam Cox. Bill Wrisht, Wally Brann. Murry Meador, Jerry GreeK. Richard Chase. Charle-; Kil ore. Freddie Torrence, Ruth Taylor. Sharon Pond. Betty Ward. Third Row: Geraldine Meyer. Jerry Piper. Buddy Hatfield. Joyce Blair. Phyllis Guyer. Richard Ridgeway. Jim Halsey. Leon Shook, Jerry Webb, Bruce Hudson. Charles Jardine. Mr. Rossel. Fourth Row; Barbara Damewood. Larry Ferrell, Ellis Etter, Bob Bowen, Tony Post, Bill Bailey, Jim Taylor. Marvin Nance, Lesta McConnell. Jcanette Navarre, Richard Wright. Fifth Row : Kenneth Bretches, John Keltz, Jack Head, Gordon Carter, Harold QuiKley, Jim Amend, John Duncan. Bobby Nichols, Kent Clark, Gilbert AnKUS, Joe Campbell, The Band The Band took part in two annual events, the Mid-winter and Spring Con- cert. They also played for football and basketball games and in several down- town parades. A high point in this year ' s work was the playing of a short concert for the Bond Rally presentation of Arsenic an d Old Lace before a capacity house in Memorial Hall. Page 122 First Row: Mr. Rossel. Carolyn Reno. Bettie St. John, Lois Heitman. Dana Rader. Earl Pearce, HarolJ Parker. Wanda Smith, Mary Luettke, Barbara Damewood, William Pendleton. Second Row: Barbara O ' Brien. Buddy Glaettli. Elsie Wright, Audrey Pearce, BilUe Jo Ranes, Ann Marden, Betty Luettke. Helen Hull. Gleta LeffinEwell, Betty Ward. Third Row: Joyce Thompson, Marjorie Newkirk, Geraldine Meyer, Phyllis McMurtry, Jeannette Navarre, Char:es Jardine, Tony Post, Bill Bailey, Jim Ted Taylor, Ellis Etter. Fourth Row : Bobby Lambert. Robert Faulk, Richard Miller, Milburn Buckminster, Buddy Hatfield. Larry Farrell. Jim Amend, Joe Campbell, Gilbert Angus. The Ovchestva Under the direction of Denton Rossel, the junior high orchestra has held a prominent place in school activities this year. They gave their midwinter concert program on December 10, 1944, and a spring concert in April. The orchestra, consisting of 41 mem- bers, meets on Tuesday and Thursday of each week the first semester and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of the second semester. The hour is spent in good hard practicing. This year Mr. Rossel has stressed a wood-wind and brass quintet of solo in- struments to bring out harmony. The officers for the first semester were president, Audrey Pearce; vice-president, Ann Marden; secretary, Jim Ted Taylor; treasurer, Phyllis McMurtry ; sergeant- at-arms. Bill Pendleton; student director, Mar.iorie Newkirk. First Violins — Billie Jo Ranes, concert- mistress, Jeanette Navarre, Geraldine Meyer, Barbara Damewood, Joyce Thomp- son, Carolyn Sue Reno, Lois Ann Heit- man, and Joe Campbell. Second Violins — Martin Wagner, Betty Luettke, Bill Pendleton, Dorothy Noris, Barbara O ' Brien, Wanda Smith, Helen Hall, and Letha Darnell. Violas — Marjorie Newkirk, Bittie St. John, and Mary Luettke. Cellos — Buddy Glaettli and Earl Pearce. Bass — Buddy Hatfield. Flute— Tony Post. Clarinets — Ellis Etter and Larry Ferrell. Oboes — Audrey Pearce. Baritone Sax — Bill Bailey. Cornets — Jimmie Amend and Ann Marden. Horns — Jim Ted Taylor and Charles Jardine. Trombone — Harold Parker. Percussion — Phyllis McMurtry and Bet- tie Ward. Page 123 „jlk. A ..JP  i.. . Jl ' .-J V k. .j JI -.- Drum Majur: Maiiene Kretzer. Twirlers : Joy Spilman, Norma Orr, Dona Rader. Betty Rhodd. Second Row: Marjorie Newkirk. Phyllis Trotter. Marylyn Shaffer, Barbara Gillen. Third Row ; La Donna Conner, -Joyce Thompson. Jeannelte Navarre, Sharon Clayton, Martha Boomis. Jane Lucas, Phyllis McMurtry. Fourth Row : Rosanna Locke, Jeannette Scott, Nancy Hu rhes, Patty Rains, Miss Gelso, Mary Joseph, Lucille Michael, Vera Beshears. ihe jDcLim Govps The Junior High Drum and Bugle Corps has successfully completed its seventh year. Outfitted in new uniforms consist- ing of white wool sweaters, red skirts, red beanies with reflecting mirrors, white anklets and shoes; the corps has made smart appearances between the halves for the lola game on October 13, the Neo- desha game on February 6, the Christmas Parade, and when ushering for the pres- entation of Jeanne d ' Arc. The corps co- operates in school activities and partic- ipates in civic events. The commander of the corps is Martha Boomis ; vice-commander, Jeanette Scott ; sergeant-at-arms, Patty Ranes, and sec- retary-treasurer, Marjorie Newkirk. Marlene Kretzer is the drum major; Joy Spelman, Dana Rader, Betty Rhodd, and Norman Orr are the twirling majors. Snare Drummers — Rosanna Locke, Marjorie Newkirk, Jeanette Navarre, Gleta Leff ' ingwell, Barbara Gillen, Phyllis McMurtry, Sharon Clayton, Vera Be- shears. and Joyce Stroble. Bass Drum — Lucille Michael. Bugles — Nancy Hughes, Ann Marden, Phyllis lYotter, Mary A. Joseph, Martha Boomis, Jeanette Scott, Patty Ranes, Marylyn Shaffer, Joan Duncan, and Joyce Thompson. Page 124 Cheerleaders: Bill Bailey. Marilyn McClaren. Elaine Peyatte. Bob Bowen. ., r ■ First Row: Jacquelta Chambers. Millianne Moon. Sharon Ranes. Rosalie Tetrick. Diane Trumbly, Uoris Peyatte Phyllis Roberts. Wilma Clark, Marttuerite Allen, Joan Hobson. Second Row: Betty Korline, Beverly FairleiRh. Billic Ranes, Delores Lee, Mary Lou Crain. Marion MacAfee. Suzanne BerinEer, Connie Calkins, Bettie Wilson, Sue Reno, Richard Jarvis. Third Row : Miss Johnston, Lila Field, Delores Chaney. Norma Humes, Dixie Ivins, Helen -Johnson. Nancy Peach. Monica Price. Gwen Graves. Nanette McGrath, Margaret Dulohery. Barbara Rouse. Henry Wallinp. . , i- b« Fourth Row : May Bell Allen. Belty Scrivner. Joyce Mitchell. Uelphinece ZwlndleberK. Gerakline Meyer. Helen Oaum. Pauline Dodson, Helen Pendleton. Dona Carter. Diane Furprason, Geraldine Crane. Bill Shaw. The ' Pep Gliih Furthering school pep at football and basketball games is the main responsibil- ity of the Junior High Pep Club under the sponsorship of Miss Carie Johnson. They have also added to the color and spirit in many parades sponsored by the school. During the basketball season the pep club attended all the home games and sev- eral out-of-town games. Officers for the club include: Marion MacAfee, president; Suzanne Beringer, vice president; Mary Lou Crain, secre- tary; Donna Carter, treasurer. The pep club has a membership of fifty v ith forty girls and ten boys. Bob Bowen, Elaine Peyatte, Marilyn McClaren, and Bill Bailey are cheerleaders for this group. Page 125 First Row : Harold Parker. Eugene Kebert, Stanley Wilson, Leon Keeley. Richard Humes, Stanley Combs. Jim Leach, Freddie Boorigie, Donald Bayes. Second Row: Milburn Buckminister, Murry Meador, Dean Metcalf, Ray Collins, Bob Jo Dennis, Richard Chase, Danny Leffingwell, Billy Doss, Darrell Hull, Tyrrell Brown. Third Row: Mr. Dellinper, Ira O ' Brien. Don Kinderfather, John Keltz. Jim Amend. Bill Bailey. Bob Braden, Jerry Webb, Bill Pendleton, Wally Brann, Mr. Deer. The c i uniov Hi-Y As one of the many active Hi-Y clubs of the country, the local chapter strives to carry out the four C ' s — clean living, clean athletics, clean scholarship, clean speech, and promote them throughout the Junior High School. Each year new members are voted into the club by old members; these boys are chosen by their personal merits, person- ality, willingness to succeed, and contri- butions to the school. Due to the youthfulness of this club, the members do not promote extensive projects ; however they do have a very active membership and it has given much entertainment to its followers. They held a swimming party, basketball party and they generally had some sort of entei ' - tainment at each meeting. The purpose of the Junior Hi-Y is to prepare the boys for Senior Hi-Y and College Y. M. C. A. It has done much in the training and shaping of ideas for fu- ture membership in these clubs. The club was founded in 1927 by Mr. L. 0. Heckethorn, but this year it was under the direction of Mr. Kelso Deer. The club was very fortunate to have him as their leader. He showed much patience and leadership during his term as spon- sor. Page 126 rri A H: A A o A First Row: May Bell Allen. Wilma Clark, Connie Calkins, Elaine Peyatte. Dolores Lee, Shirley Clubine. Geraldine Meyer. LaDorna Conner, Helen Johnson. Betty Forline. Second Row : Miss Johnston, Patty Rains, Joan Gillen. VirEinia Whistler, Barbara Gillen, Jane Hack- master, Lesta McConnell, Betty Kinsey, Mary Lou Grain, Marion MacAfee. Third Row ; Bettie St. John, LaVon Pickens. Evelyn Pruitt, Rita Sanborn. Joyce Mitchell, Ann Marden, Betty Chilcote, Elizabeth MaGee. (girls ' Athletic Association The Kansas State High School Girls ' Athletic Association is a department of the K. S. H. S. A. A. and was organized for the purpose of offering a standardized program of intermural athletics for girls. By means of this program every school can offer to every girl student an oppor- tunity to engage in physical education and athletic activities, earn letters and other local and state awards, and not have to try out for a school team in order to get an opportunity to play. The officers for the year are president, Dolores Lee; vice-president, Marilyn Mc- Claren ; secretary, Marion MacAfee ; and treasurer, Helen Johnson. Page 127 If f, . vmC O O A i i ) ' i u , ' « First Row: Phoebe Darbe. Dorothy- Heckman. Delores Chaney. Shirley Clubine. Fayrene Jolly. Barbara Hoiloway. Mary Lou Grain. Marilyn McCIaren. Iva Shelly. Eunice Riley. Matilda Rifrcc;. Second Row: Betty Chilcote. Joan Baker. Thelnna Burks, Delphinece Zwingelberg. Anna Bowers. Mar- caret Dulohery. May Bel! Allen. Ann Marden. Delores Lee. Suzanne Beringer. Marjorie New- kirk, Joyce Thompson. Third Row: Elaine Peyatte, Mary A. Blank, Charlotte Less lie. Billie Boyle, Rosanna Locke. Jane Hack- ma stier. Patty Rains. Barbara J. Perkins, Nanette McGrath. Virginia Hoelstine, Geraldin ? Crane. Lillian Crammer. Fuurth Row : Miss Gelso. Shirley Thomas. Helen Daum, Marjorie Vann, Winifred Bates, Laverne Taylor. Pauline Dodson. Nancy Hughes. Jeanetti- Scott, Mary Joseph, Beverly Helm. Ninth Grade Qnoviis The ninth grade chorus has made num- erous pubHc appearances. They furnished the Christmas Cantata. The officers are Patty Rains, president; Nanette McGrath, vice-president ; Mary Lou Grain, secre- tary ; Ann Marden, treasurer ; Marilyn McClaren and Nancy Hughes, Librarians ; and Jane Hackmaster, reporter. The chorus does three and four part singing and is composed of 55 girls. The eighth grade mixed chorus fur- nished the music for the Thanksgiving assembly and has appeared twice in pub- lic. The officers are Helen Johnson, presi- dent ; Sharon Clayton, vice-president ; Larry Ferrell, secretary; Brice Miller, treasurer ; and Rita Sandburn, Jack Wells, Robert Washington, and Dixie Lee Ivens, librarians. The group sings mostly four part music and is composed of 90 mem- bers. The seventh grade chorus furnished Lhe music for the Easter assembly and has appeared twice in public. The officers are Richard Jarvis, president; Anita Bradely, vice president ; Jack Allen, sec- retary ; Dana Rader, treasurer, and Jean Hobson, Joe McClelland, Leonard Vaughn, Barbara Spradling, Elenor Clark, and David Runyon, librarians. The chorus sings three part music and is composed of 120 members. Page 128 First Row: Roland Fouts. Larry Kaiser, Mary Luetlke. Jacquetta Chambers, Ila Spencer. Charles Dowell, Kenny Ashley, Keith Sajre, Harald Banion. Nancy Sturegon, Avola Botts, Donna Williams, Wanda Smith, James Cooley. Marvin Trout, Edward Krone, Leonard Vaughn, Billy Seller. Rich- ard Jarvis, Benny CrigKer. Bill Johnson, Bobby Nice, Norwell Runyon, Robert Campbell. Second Row : Catherine Huphes, Betty Rhodd, Evelyn Romine, Dollie Dollison, Anita Bradley, Majorie Hiatt, Mary Coffman. Millianne Moon, I-.ois Heitman, Barbara Moon, Tyrell Brown, Sharon Ranes, Dana Rader, Diane Trumbly, Jane Bandelier. Alice Nelson, Beverly Davidson, Laura Andres, Bonnie Idleman, Henry Wallinyr, Wenzil Washing:ton, Miss Gelso. John Salisbury. Third Row: Betty Theiss, Bertie Pouncil. Emma Pejrues, Lila Field, Wilma Chaney, Joyce Spilman, Barbara Spradlini?, Emma Ross, Helen Hull. Norma Orr. Joan Hobson. Eleanor Clark, Dortha Dollison. Lorene Jackson. Joe McCelland. Melvin Chism, Lanjjdon Shaver, Richard Nelson. Martha Scott, Carolyn Reno. Ruth Wilson, Joyce Kiblinger. Donna Carter. Fourth Row : Betty Wilson. Marcel la Martinez, Hazel Webb, Mary Reddins, Robbie Bailey. Lorine Carroll, Velma Carroll, David Runyon. Stoner Smith. Evertt Dye. Jack Allen, Johnny Gross. Paul Ranes. A. D. McDaniel. Tommy Downing. Albert Quigrley, Barbara O ' Brien, Helen Pendle- ton, Earlin Brown. Jim Brown. the Seventh and Llignth Cjvade Ghoviises First Row : Mary Howard. Donna Holmes, Donna Tucker, Elizabeth MaGee, Elaine Penhoi wood, Bettie St. John, Beulah Eytcheson, Phyllis Roberts, Ruth Pickens. Rita Sanborn, Beverly Fairleigh, Judith Miller. Billie Ruth Rodders, Barbara Dame wood. Harold Parkei ' . Robert Sanborn. Bobby Scott, Junior BigKS. Second Row : Norma Campbell. Iva Scott. Betty Luettke. Wilma Clark. Mary Ann Grain, Gladys Jolly. Norma Lybartrer, Robert Washington, Betty Forline, Wally Brann, Bill Johnson, Bobby Moore, Bobby Wright. Martin Wagner. Gloria Ray, Margaret Wortman, Miss Gelso. Third Row: Georgia Lee Bailey, Virginia Whistler, Annabell Clark, Darlene Burns. Evelyn Pruitt. Helen Johnson, Betty Scrivner, Ruth Taylor. Phyllis Guyer, Norma Faurot, Janice Gillespie, Martha Boomis, Geraldine Meyer, LaDorna Conner, Sharon Clayton, Jane Lucas, Nancy Peach. Jack Wells, (someone cut offK Fourth Row : Ruby Reeves, Delores Spurlin. Joyce Stroble. Wanda Vandermark, Laura Andres. Dixie Lee Ivins. Marylyn Shaffer. Jeanette Navarre, Joyce Mitchell, Marlene Kretzer, Bob Braden, Shirley Hamilton, Bryce Miller. Diane Furgason. Phyllis McMurtry, Ann Price, Vera Besheai-s. John Keitz, Larry Ferrell. ■-r T %% Page 129 First Row: Laura Andres, Rosalie Tetrick. Betty Rhodd, Millianne Moon. Barbara Spradling:. Catherine Hughes. Wanda Smith, Mai-y Luettke, Donna Williams, Joy Spilman. Jacquetta Chambers. Billie Ruth Rodgers. Second Row: Dana Rader. Betty Theiss, Joan Hobson. Carolyn Reno. Helen Hull. Connie Calkins. Dixie Wins, Helen Johnson, Lucille Michael, Phyllis McMurtry, Sharon Clayton. Marjorie Newkirk, Pally Raines. Third Row Mrs. Meador, Vera Beshears, Lorine Jackson, Martha Scott, Lila Field, Julia Dennis, Joyce Kiblinger, Donna Carter, Helen Pendleton. JeannelLe Scott, Mary Joseph, Nanette McCrath. Jeanette Navarre, Miss Coldwell. Tie Uivi ReserOes The Junior High School Girl Reserves is a Junior Y. W. C. A., the aims, pur- poses, and ideals of which may be found in the code of the organization which fol- lows : G racious in manner I mpartial in judgment R eady for service L oyal to friends R eaching toward the best E arnest in purpose S eeing the beautiful E ager for knowledge R everent to God V ictorious over self E ver dependable S incere at all times Activities include regular meetings, planned and conducted by the members, picnics and other social affairs, and group projects. Achievement points may be earned by officers of the organization and partici- pants in programs. Every member is asked to serve on a committee. In February, Girl Reserves choose Heart Sisters for whom they perform secret favors. Other projects this year included making scrap books and present- ing them to the Mercy Hospital and mak- ing nut cups and menu covers for the Christmas party for patients in the I. A. A. F. hospital. The group is responsible for one as- semble. A play The Forest of Everyday was presented this year. Page 130 Billie Jo Ranes, Most Sam Cox. Best Citizen : Mary Ann Joseph, Best Citizen , j • First Row: Jim Amend. Most Industrious; Lucille Michael, Most Industrious; Courteous; Tony Post, Most Courteous .,, . . t -ar i. Tj«=t Cnni-t • Second Row: Judith Miller, Fair Independence; Barbara Rouse, Attendant; Jerry Webb, Best bport . Marilyn McClaren. Best Sport; Dolores Lee, Attendant Hyini. ' with Shukers. 2. Have a bite . 3. Urn!!! Married woman! 4. Secrets. 5. Monty. 6. Friends. 7. Smiles. 8. Gruesome twosome. II. Rockin — the cradle. 10. LEGS. 11. Snow use — I pun I ! 12. Two junior boys. 13. Handsome. 14. Are we seeing double? 15. Female bulldoKS. IR. MidKe. 17. Council votintr. 18. B squad, li. Our boy Willie . 20. Teens Canteen Officers. 21. Campaiffn posters. 22. Um I I (nice rock). Page 132 To Be Useful To The Community Banks Must Serve the Many — Not Just a Few We take pride in doing small things in a big big way for many people — in treating every de- positor like a big depositor. YOUR ACCOUNT — WHATEVER SIZE — IS WELCOME Banks of Independence Citizens National Bank Independence State Bank Members of FDIC It ' s Patriotic to be Thrifty Page 133 BADEN ' S DRY GOODS 109 W. Main GOOD GOODS LOWEST PRICES Established 1869 A Skilled Staff of Expert Clean- ers on the Job Always. Be Brig-ht Clean Right Independence Laundry and Cleaning Co. SENIORS Our Best Wishes Go With You SANDERS BROTHERS GMC — DeSOTO — PLYMOUTH 209 N. 8th Phone 2424 BOOTH HOTEL The Hub of Independence Social and Civic Activities Page 134 GOOD PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHS Made by SCOTT STUDIO Now Encircle the Globe Enjoyed more than any thing by our boys at war. COZY CORNER Sodas Lunch Confections Corner Penn and Myrtle Phone 727 Congratulations Carleon Hotel Call 505 TAXI For Speedy Service Everywhere Page 135 When students of our high school learn to devote a reason- able part of their current reading time to the news of the world, the nation and the home community as it is presented for them in The Independence Daily Reporter they will have acquired a habit which will return a lasting profit and a genuine pleasure. Your home is an important part of your everyday life. The closer you keep in touch with your home community through the local news and the advertise- ments of local firms, the more you will profit in spirit and in purse. ADVERTISE YOUR NEEDS IN THE DAILY REPORTER Learn to Use the Advertising Facilities of Your Home Newspaper Reddy Kilowatt says: May happiness light your home! More power to you ! Kansas iiS ELECTRIC COMPANY m J tenic lf • Gkfptx Page 136 CONGRATULATIONS HI ' GH SCHOOL GRADUATES ROCK ISLAND LUMBER COMPANY Everything to Biuld Anything 8th Laurel Phone 103 We are agents for — Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics Trend Toiletries Lentheric Cologne ' s and Perfumes Stover ' Candies, Meadow Gold Ice Cream Petsrs Vetinary Serums Cramer ' s Pharmacy Phone 638 103 N. Penn Ave. Wh en yo ' i think of of R the .ibber, think B. F. GOODRICH STORE 318 N P3nn Phone 216 Besc vv ' ishes to the Class of ' 45 MILLICAN RADIO SERVICE 114 North Penn Ave LOCKE ' S 217 N. Penn for FROCKS Congratulations to the Senior; Class of 1945 DOSS SALE PAVILLION Sale every Monday Everything Wanted Everything ' Sells IJOO West Maple Phone 319 RICE SHOE SHOP BEST WISHES To the Class of ' 45 from the CORNER MARKET ' The Best in F ' ne Meats and Vegetables Page 137 QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPENDABILITY in the way of meats and vegetables McCOY ' S GROCERY STORE ? f A I I Your Appearance Counts It ' s Krueqer ' Roufe For Good Clothes E. J. SCHOENFELDT SHOP GENERAL BLACKSMITHING WRECKED CARS REBUILT Body and Fender Work o f All Kinds Auto Glass Replaced Painting and Re-Upholstering Ornamental Iron Work Truck Body Building a Specialty DuPont Duco Service Station 118 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET PHONE 1031 MUSIC HEADQUARTERS RECONDITIONED INSTRUMENTS (New ones after the duration) RECORDS AND MUSIC We have the latest hits HILLE-BALDWIN MUSIC HOUSE 118 N. Penn Phone 554 Page 138 Sheaffer Penns and Pencils Hallmaik Greeting Cards QASjes BOOK ITOPt EVERYTHING FOR THE SCHOOL ROOM, DESK, and OFFICE Children ' s Books and Games Eastman Kodak Agency BOYg SHW Offers Exclusive Apparel For Boys and Young- Men Come in and see Our Complete Selection BEST WISHES From CANDY PHONE 396 305 East Main St. TOBACCO Independence, Kansas Ha£i€uB i For OVER 35 YEARS— THIS Store has been the official perveyors of correct fashions and dependable merchandise to — HER MAJESTIES, THE MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS OF SOUTHEASTERN KANSAS— We covet a continuance of your good will in the years to come. We pledge correct fashions, dependable merchandise, lowest prices. A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE Page 139 FRED A. KLUMPP NORTH END GROCERY 1305 North Penn Phone 1054 Independence, Kansas CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 45 BRADY JEWELRY STORE 117 North Penn BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF ' 45 DEWEY RADIO SERVICE 321 N. Penn Phone 332 THE BEST IN FOODS Congratulations from FEAREY GROCERY TIMMONS ' CHILI SHOP 108 West Maple Repair Business Service Machine s NOLLER TYPEWRITER AGENCY Royal Typewriter Sii ' Service es and 113 W. Myrtle Phone 443 HAWKINSON TREADS VULCANIZING SINCLAIR PRODUCTS INDEPENDENCE MOTOR CO. 9th and Laurel Sts. KANSAS PAINT STORE Page 140 EYES EXAMINED For Better And More Comfortable Vision See A. S. TREGER DR. OF OPTOMETRY 106 E. Main Phone 298 DEPENDABLE CLEANING SUCCESSOKTO m -. VM=KmM.d M CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1945 STEELE ' S CAFE 121 East Main 24 HOUR SERVICE Students — Patronize the LUNCHEONETTE For the Best Malts, Cokes, and Sodas ALL THE TIME IN 45 Depend on PENNEY ' S Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1945 UTTER ' S DRUG STORE 205 North Penn Phone 99 THE HAAS COMPANY THE STORE FOR YOUNG MEN THE NEW THINGS FIRST Millinery and Silk Lingerie 221 N. Penn Ave. Phone 157 Page 141 Compliments of the FAMILY SHOE STORE 115 North Penn Your Patronage Appreciated BRADY ' S SHOE STORE 207 North Penn W. J. CONSTANT WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER 122 North Penn Independence, Kansas CONGRATULATIONS To the CLASS OF 1945 JEWELERS 218 North Penn Page 142 o COMPLIMENTS of the MADEMOISELLE SHOP There ' s a Cna no ' FORD in uTHoi i7n your future tAlIS 9 SIKVICI Ford Tractor Fer guson system Phone 968 204 E. Main JONES - HESLOP Lee High Grade Foods Swift Quality Meats Phone 310 — 311 16th and Mvrtle SHOES For your every need • DRESS • SPORTS • SCHOOL _ClCELEftS Serving Independence Since .1893 Page 143 Rodrick Funeral Home With Sympathy — Dignity and Reverence 317 North 6th Independence, Kans. A simple trick — Arithmetic, Like two and two make four, What e ' er is lost — We pay the cost What man could ask for more. Stewart Insurance Agency •NOTHING BUT INSURANCE TELEPHONE 837 INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS CONGRATULATIONS to the SENIORS From GLENCLIFF CREAMERY BEST WISHES From UNION GAS SYSTEM, INC. Page 144 i iP tii ! I 1 Happy so lucky. 2. How do you do! 3. Issat— so. 4. The Bryans. 5. Our man Todd 6. More men 7. BUl ' s wife. 8. Our football queen. 9. Senior girls. 10. Students. 11. Big 3. 12. Football boys 13. Lombard. 14. Ho-hum. 15. Golf-boys. 16. Jeanie. 17. Benny. 18. Candidates. 19. Etoet. 20 Queen and her attendants. 21. Massive . 22. Canteen. 23. Two Seniors. 24. Herd and C6mbs. 26. Dee and MidKe. 26. Lorena and Ruth. 27. Uncle Billy . 28. Dot Shukers. 29. After the Parsons duej. Page 145 Compliments of of s. H. KRESS CO. 5c — lOc — 25c Stores Compliments Sam McDaniel Grocery MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT MABEL ' S PLACE Good Home Cooking Good Wholesome Food MARION Refrigeration Service 107 W. Main Phone 199 Independence, Kansas GOFFS ANTIQUE SHOP 115 East Main Independence, Kansas EARL ' S PRODUCE CREAM, EGGS, POULTRY HIDES and WOOL Phone 602 106 E. Chestnut Independence, Kansas F. W. Woolworth Co. 213 North Penn ■ p BI 1 Bi 1 5 - ' iil Afciii 1 Page 146 MITCHELL ' S GOOD BREAD Best for 32 Years COMPLIMENTS F SAYERS HARDWARE CO. 223 North P.enn THE CHEMIST SHOP Tho Health Center Inchpendenc , Kansas 117 W. Mvrtle Phone 333 SCOUT TROOP nOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SPORTING GOODS CENTRAL HARDWARE BPS Paints and Varnishes Builders Hardware A. Best - Wishes Class of ' 45 DAVIS FURNITURE STORE 103 East Main Don ' t Give Your Furniture Away Sell It to SQUARE DEAL FURNITURE CO. We Buy, Sell, and Trade NEW and USED FURNTiTURE W. H. Callaway Phone 1470 115 E. Main Independence For ATLAS TIRES ISO - VIS MOTOR OIL STANDARD GAjSOLINE Sec Murphy Standard Service MAURICE MURPHY, Mgr. Phone 2795 400 N. Penn Independence, Kansas Page 147 We here at BURGER-BAIRDS li:i e a -perial interest in |nil(li(alions of ediicalioiial iii liliili(ms — tlieir vearliook-. ie vl)()oks. inaira .ifu ' and liiill ' liii-. We lia c maiiUaiiied a special ( )llri;r l)c|)arliii( ' nl lo handle lhi l ii iric for llu- |)a l lliirls ears. C)ur (!(dl(p- I3t ' |iarlni(nl ha- cariii ' d il- di lin;;iii li((l ri ' |inlatioii. w lii( li i jii ' iiuiiiclx nalional. I) liriiijiin;; to|) ralinj; ajiain and a;j:aln lo llic |)iilill(alioii uhicli we er e. Bl RGKR-BAIRD has one of ih. ' (in ' l publication lil)raries. We want you to feel fn ' e lo mm ' il. hlke BI ' R(;ER-BAIRD vour liead(|uarl(r for uorkinj. ' oiil your [iroi)U ' nis of art. |diolojj;ra| li . cnj raN ing. art. prinlinj: and l lnding. ,, r.i-r ' BlllKiER-IIUIIO EI(iRnii (i 10. Graphic Arts Bhlf;. HMli Wyandolte Sts. KANSAS C: IT CLARK ' S BAKERY 224 North Penn Ave. Doughnuts — Rolls Cakes — Pies Bread Phone 84 C. L. Clark FACTORY DISTRIBUTORS ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT DANCER ' S LEATHER SPORTING GOODS Congratulations to the SENIOR CLASS LUCY ' S BEAUTY SHOP THE POPULAR PRICE STORE Use your credit and buy on our Easy Terms FURNITURE STORE Phone 762 314 N. Penn, BEST WISHEVS From E. A. DYE OLDS CO. PHONE 23 8th and Laurel Independence, Kans BEST WISHES FROM ANDREW JOHNSON FEEDS THE STORE WITH THE CHECKERBOARD FRONT OUR CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF ' 45 Safeway Stores, Inc. ' Say It With Flowers From WM. HASSELMANN FLORIST MEMBER F. D. T. Phone 1205 10th Railroad Page 149 SERVICE TO THE LIVING To Serve As We Would Be Served FUNERAL HOME 221 W. MAIN- PHONE 41 CHEVROLETi SERVICE HEADQUARTERS Bring your car in regularly for Lubrication and Check-Up Modern Tools and Equipment Expert Trained Mechanics STEPHENSON MOTOR COMPANY 9th and Main Phone 308 Peck-Pipe r Motor Co. Dodge Job-Rated Trucks 215 W. Main Independence 1 U MAY B NFXT IN SURE M KOWN 113V AGENCY : N. Penn Ave. Phone 504 THE PKESCRIPTION STORE FOUNTAIN SERVICE DECOURSEY ' S ICE CREAM Page 150 FRENCH ' S PHARMACY THE PRESCRIPTION SHOP Service for the Sick Phone 474 122 N. Penn Free Delivery Service Congratulations Graduate HAMMOND CLOTHING STORE Clothing for Men, Women, and Children INDEPENDENCE PARSONS BAUGH ' S STUDIO For Quality Photographs and Kodak Finishing ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING Phone 1991 308 N. Penn Dr. Gordon Chappuie DENTIST Phone 520 315 First National Bank Bldg. COMPLIMENTS Montaldo ' s LADIES AND MISSES WEARING APPAREL 200 North Penn. Best Wishes To The Class of 1 945 The Gift Nook 202 North Penn Ave. FOOD WITH A QUALITY BACKGROUND MURRAY ' S GROCERY TAYLOR AUTO SERVICE General Auto Repairing Generator and Starter Work 108 S. Ninth Phone 549 Page 151 Congratulations To the Class of ' 45 CASE ' S GIFT SHOP GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 109 NORTH PENN PHONE 503 Ed ivin Potts Francis Potts POllS Funeral Home AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 179 122 South Penn Russell Batteries Tweedi weeaies Alluring Footwear Nationally Advertised Featured Exclusively in INDEPENDENCE at NdL sons Page 152 FOR GOOD FOOD Go to BERLEW ' S DRIVE IN East City Limits on Highway 160 SCOTT STUDIO Make the portrait photographs that are appreciated more today than ever before Phone 26 113 S. Eighth St. STAFFORD ' S I. G. A. STORE Low Prices Every Day We Specialize in FRESHER Fruits and Vegetables Frozen Foods Fancy Eats fo Overseas Boxes 9th and Main BOWL FOR HEALTH THE PLA-MOR 211 West Myrtle Street (JUDY) JOHNSON SERVICE STATIONS 4th Main and 5th Main Phone 268 Independence, Kansas Compliments of the OAKES PRINTING COMPANY CLARENCE P. OAKES MCHS ' 18, K. U. ' 22 Page 153 RUFUS L. DAGGETT Special Agent NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Phone 704 616 North Fifth St. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Penn and Magnolia Have Faith in God Love The Lord Serve Mankind Commercial Printing Office Supplies Engraved Announcements TRIBUNE PRINTING COMPANY Telephone Seven-0-Three 111 South Penn Ave. Page 154 7 K UM lAii ) 1 (jWVv  - - 4 ( S i ifi ' ' = jo lU t .V-tAA yTf Jyu} ' - Tf C ' d. v OTld-ion ' ' - ■