Kingman High School - Oracle Yearbook (Kingman, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 18 of the 1931 volume:

I 193 I 'IEFIEHEIIEEZ EH LA QECIELJEEI I 1931 I And Another Year Passes By H. H. Halbower Many years have passed since that day in 1888, when the first class was graduat- ed from the Kingman City High School. They have been years of change and ad- vancement, years of growth and develop- ment. , Each yea r ' has seen some added improve- ment in the system. From . a two-teacher ' system exist- ing in the same building as the grades, has been de- veloped a sys- tem with sev- enteen teach- ers. separate buildings, and thousands of dollars worth of equipment. The three-year course has be- come a four- y e a r course. The old Eng- lish and Latin courses are no I more, and in their places we find five separate curricula withneight departments of work. Extra-curricular activities have been added and inter- scholastic competition extended. Today a student may choose of dramatics, plays, sports, music, or forensics to sup- plement his classroom work. Each year becomes a part of the past. The successes, the failures, the hopes and ambitions become a part of that pat- tern which is woven through time, and becomes known as the history and the tradition of a school. Each class and each individual helps build this tradition. This year 55 seniors join the list of 1,235 seniors who have in the past built the traditions of Kingman High School. Their opportunities have been greater oe-cause of the traditions which have been handed them. It is to be hoped that these seniors have measured up to the standard of achievement, and in turn have helped in the upbuilding of the school. And it has been a successful year. Our athletic teams, in every sport, in a broad held of competition, have won more yea mes than were lost. In debate and in niusic we have won state-wide recogni- tion. We have consistently ranked high in scholarship. In the presentation of our plays, our operetta and our publica- tions, a high degree of excellence has been attained. The general morale of the school has been excellent, and the stu- dents have exhibited a fine spirit of sportsmanship. May the seniors of today be proud in future years of the part the-y played in keeping up the traditions of Kingman lligh School. Table of Contents Page And Another Year Passes, Mr. H. H. Halbower ............ ,.,.,,, 1 In Dad's Day, Lucille Erhard .,,.......,.,,,,,..,, .,,.,.. 2 Just Any Day in School, Hester McKenna ,,,,....,,,,,....,..,..,,,.,. .3 From Gridiron To Cinder Track, Eugene Sutton, Earl Hoffman, Eugene Clark, Charline Harner ...,.... 4 Much Ado About Nothing, Viola Hodge .................,.,,..,,.,,.,.,,. ,,,,,,, 6 We Present the Class of '31, Margaret Warnberg ,,..,.,,.,,,,,,.. ,,..... 7 'tDere Teachers, Pauline McCartney .......,......., ,,,.,,., 1 1 'tBesides Seniors We Have, Bernice Forney ,.,,.,,,.,.,,,,,,,..,.,,,,,..,,,.,,, 12 It's Always Fair Weather, Ruby Dutton, Margaret Warnberg .... 13 Outside The Classroom, 14 16 Ruby Dutton ....................,.,... .,,.,... 'tHumor, Staff ,,,,,.,.,,....,..,,..,..,,,., ...,,,,, Cover Design For twenty-four years these old stone steps have resounded to the passing of students' feet. The arched portals have echoed back the voices of happiness and youth. In years to come what wouldnft we give to enter here again! The Oracle Staff Editorial: Edlt0I'-111-Clfllfkf ..,.,,,,,,.,,,,,,, Ruby Duttgn Associate Editor tMake-upj Pauline McCartney Associate Editor fCopyJ Bernice Forney Department Editors: News ........................ Margaret Warnberg Society and Organizations McKenna SPOYJCS ............................ Eugene Sutton, Eugene Clark and Earl Hoffman. Exchanges .................... Lucille Erhard Features .................... Dorothy Stormont Business: Business Manager ............ Bill Marcum Advertising Manager .... Oren McClure Circulation Manager .... Charline Harner Typists: Vera Fox, Rachael Hoover and Char- line Harner. Reporters: Cula Lindt Naomi Millard Elsie Crandall In preparing this 1931 magazine edi- tion of the Oracle we have endeavored to compile a magazine that in a measure, at least, would reflect the activities, achieve- ments, and school life of K.H.S. It has been our aim to give to the faculty, stu- dents and friends of our school an in- teresting review of the year that has passed. Our wish is that in the distant future when these leaves are reminiscently turned, only the fond memories of the years we spent together at Kingman High School arise. It is with the hope that the second edi- tion of the Oracle Magazine may prove a worthy memento of their days in King- man High School that it is respectfully dedicated to the members of the class of 1931. Watson Weniger Vera Fox Charline Harner Oracle Staff 1930-1931 l adis D How Times Have Changed By Lucille Erhard Ding, Dong! the sound of the bell was heard at 9:00 otclock as the students of Kingman High School of many years ago marched into the school building. The day was opened by the regular morning exercises which lasted only one- half hour. It was a devotional and music service to prepare the students for their day's work. The music was conducted by Mr. Oscar Capps. Not having an opportunity to choose their course, the students attended their classes in the following order: The freshmen usually took English, Latin, Algebra and Physical Geography, sopho- mores took Ancient History, Caesar, En- glish and Algebra, first semester, Plane Geometry the second semester, the junior classes were: Solid Geometry, English III, Cicero and Physics, seniors studied Vergil, Botany, Geometry, and American History. The monotony of the morning was broken by a session or recess at 10:30 until 10:45. Various games and sports were played during this short period. The curriculum wasn't very large and the studies were limited. The faculty was made up of three teachers and a superintendent who taught a class. The freshmen classes were distributed over a full day period ending at 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon, while the jun- iors and seniors were dismissed at noon, the sophomores attended only in the af- ternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 o'clock. If a student's grades and deportment were high enough, he was exempted from the six weeks' tests. Athletics were few, but the clubs were well organized, with a large participation. An athletic association was organized in 1905-06. Track appeared to be one of the most outstanding activities. the team winning many honors and trophies. Foot- ball was played well and the class of 1906 brought home the bacon several times. This team has been one of the most outstanding winning teams since the game has been played in K.H.S. It won all the games that season except one, and it was lost by a small score. The team's captain was Joe Yeoman. Not much interest was taken in basketball until later years. The girls played in- ter-class games, but the boys didn't play any matched games. The games were played out of doors on the iield where Kingman vs. Cleveland--1 907-'08 the Hobson home now stands. This cczurt was built in 1907, and this year two games were played with Cleveland, one being won and one lost. ' The literary societies were one of the important factors of the school. There were two societies, the Promethian Liter- ary Society, and Athenian Literary So- ciety, which were made up of all the class- es. The freshmen gave recitationsg sophomores, essay and debates: juniors, debates and orationsg and the seniors, orations. The presidents of the societies were: Paul Hall, Promethian: and Fred Hurd, Athenian. The Cragun Prize Ora- torical Contest was first held in 1900. Many of the students participated in this and won prizes. The Y.W.C.A. was organized Septem- ber 17, 1908. The membership consisted cf people who were in school and some who were not. The dues for the entire year were twenty-five cents. Besides this, the girls had a plan of systematic giving, each member paying a certain amount which she had pledged for each nwcnth. Miss Alta Gorman was the presi- dent. The Y.M,C.A. was organized in the same year. It was run practically on the same principles as the Y.W.C.A. John Lindholm was president. None of the school activities or parties of any kind were held on a school night, leav- ing only Friday and Saturday nights for them. The junior-senior banquet was super- vised and paid for by the school board. They always served them at one of the hotels until the spring of 1908, then the banquet was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Hay. Gene Harlow was the toastmaster and Frank Yeoman gave the welcome address. A three course dinner was served by the junior class of the school. The banquet was held the night after commencement. Each junior and senior could invite a guest regardless of his class in school. Glee clubs were not considered so im- portant a factor in education then as now. So whenever any music was Wanted for any entertainment the entire student body would participate. There were no Inter-Scholastic Contests in Fine Arts. This was probably due to the fact that the majority of the students attended school in the morning, and another rea- son was that the people couldn't travel fast enough from the towns because the 2 horse and buggy was not so fast. In the year 1908, the Board of Educa- tion decided to add to the regular course ia business or commercial course which should be completed in two years. The course was only experimental, but prov- ed to be a great success, and is now established permanently in the school system as a four-year course. The stu- dents of the department enjoyed the same athletic, literary and musical priv- ileges as the other students in the school. Twelve students enrolled in this class, but only eight completed the course which consisted of spelling, pen- manship, shorthand, typewriting, com- mercial arithmetic, commercial law, busi- ness English and bookkeeping. The faculty members and school board thought the situation over and found out that some of the girls might be house- wives and cooks some day so a cooking class was added in 1911. Lessons were sent out once a week from the Kansas State Agricultural College. A report from each club, stating the number of suc- cesses and failures on each lesson was sent to the teacher of the Home Econo- mics Department of the Agricultural .school each week. The Oracle was first published Janu- ary 31, 1908. It was semi-monthly with Clark A. Wallace as the editor. The subscription price was thirty-five cents for the remainder of the term, if paid in advance, fifty cents if not paid by May 1g single copies five cents. 'fThe Naught Eight, the first county high school annual was published by the senior class of 1908. Clark A. Wallace was the editor-in-chief and had four as- sistants. Lewis C. Doyle was the busi- ness manager. The annual was dedicated to the Honorable School Board of District No. 1 by the thirteen members of the sc-nior class. The Kingman City High School ceased to be with the year of 1907. A new building was erected, and the high school became the Kingman County High School. The first annual commencement exer- cise was held Friday evening, June 5, 1908, at the opera house. The enrollment of the class of thirteen members consisted of four boys and nine girls. Three of the boys turned out to be three of the lead- ing business men of the city. The girls are not so easily located, because they liave either changed their names or ooks. .lu t A Da in School How Students Are Uverworleea' By Hester McKenna Friday morning, May 8, Paul and Jim met in front of Beckett's. It was almost eight o'clock, and they were rejoicing over the fact that it was Friday, and that they had only two more weeks of school. They were glad also because it was the last day of school that week. But deep down in those boys' hearts they were not glad, for they hated the thought of losing their friends, the seniors. Let's go to school, Jim, I have to read my sociology lesson, said Paul. They walked up the street to school and their conversation drifted along, and finally they ended up by talking about their grades. They opened the door and there was an announcement on the bulletin board which read, 'Not So Fast,' SR. Class Play at High School Gym to- night. t'Oh! Paul, let's go to see that. I heard that Bob Eson could certainly play his part. In fact I guess everyone has his part well, said Jim. Another announcement read like this, Scenes from the Senior Play will be given in chapel this morning. This of course pleased the boys very much. They walked down the corridor and went into the study hall so that Paul might read his sociology lesson. About 8:10 a group of real merry-makers came into study hall. They also we1'e rejoicing because of school being out in a few vleeks. They planned a picnic for that evening after school. Of course Jim :-n'l Paul were listening while they were planning the lunch because, well, they were just ordinary boys. At 8:20 the bell rang and they both went strolling down the hall and into Mr. Kaufmarfs room for geometry. This hour seemed like only a few min- utes, for both the boys had their les- sons and could Work almost all the prob- lems. At 9:20 the bell for second hour rang. Jim said, I must be on my way to En- glish, but I'll see you in chapel. Jim ren up the stairs to the English room and then he saw Maxine Clark, coming from D. S. with a bunch of cookies. He stopped her and relieved her of part of her burden. Meanwhile Paul had gone up the stairs in the opposite direction to type- writing, and of course he missed meeting Maxine on a morning such as this. But of course, Jim had never told Paul of meeting her almost every morning, and that this was his reason for using the north stairs, exclusively. As they promised, they met in chapel and sat together. They thoroughly en- ,v.v.v.,VV,.v.v.v.v.v. - - A - - .v.v.v.'.v.v.v.'.,v.v.v., i l Study hall two hours a day? What evil hath the curriculum wrought! At that. they look as if they enjoyed it. Mr. Cottle seems to he preparing his usual fine les- son in sociology. Or is he thinking of last night? The geometry class is hard at work. Even Mr. Kaufman seems to be work- ing. The gym class prepares for its setting- up exercises. Mr. Skelton coulIln't get in the picture. The gym and the high school remind us of good times. L.v.Y.v.'.'.'.'.v.v.v.v.v.-.v.v.v.v.v.'.v.v.v.v. - A - - .v.v.v.J 3 joyed the skits from the play and were more anxious to see the play that night. At 10:55 the bell rang. Mr. Halbower called for announcements, and they were then dismissed to go to their third hour classes. Paul went to sociology, and Jim to world history. In their own estimation they had their lessons almost perfect. Later Jim said to Paul, Girls certainly are dumb. Paul naturally asked, Are you just now finding that out, and how did it just happen to dawn on you ? Jim replied, Well, today in history class, Florence Erhard said Japan is in the United States. At 11:55 the bell rang and school was dismissed for the noon hour. At this time the boys went home to partake Of their noonday meal. At 12:45 they were again in front of Beckett's. They walked up the street as hundreds of others were doing. In front of the building they were stopped and asked to pose for a few snapshots that the girls wanted of them. At 1 o'clock the bell rang for the fourth hour class. This hour Jim and Paul had study hall. Jim sat there day dreaming for a while, and finally he went to sleep, and had to be awakened by Paul so that he would not be tardy to his next hour class. All this time Paul had been doing some real studying for a quiz in American history which he had next hour. Jim had another hour of study hall, and at this time he began working on his theme for English. He was becoming deeply interested in his subject when the bell for sixth hour dis- turbed him. All this time Paul was in history class taking his quiz in which he received a grade which according to the bell curve put him on top-or in the middle-depending on how you look at it. Sixth hour, Jim had Spanish and be- cause the class had their lessons so well, Miss Back told them about Mexico and some ofutheecustoms. They enjoyed the talk very much and the only thing they regretted was that the time was too short. V Paul had study hall sixth hour ano worked on his theme for sociology. The 4 o'clock bell rang, and the boys went to town to meet the Gang going 011 the picnic. They came back to town about 7 o'cl0ck and neither of the boys had a starved look on their faces. At 8:15 the boys were sitting on the sixth row in the gym ready to See 9-Hi hear everything. They enjoyed the Play very much, and decided it was one of the best plays they had ever seen. After- wards the boys were heard singing as they walked down the street, Just An- other Day! 95 Clark Cottle Kaufman Eson Skelton McCutchen Whitelaw Kaufman Wingate Savoy Jones Hamilton Swartz Poteet From ridiron to Cinde Tracie With the Eagles- Most Times We Win, Sometimes We Lose By Sutton, Hoffman, Clark and Harner When Papa Eagle starts anything he generally finishes it up in fine form, and true to this tradition he has completed .another season of successful invasions, and has successfully repulsed the many attacks upon his stronghold. For many moons the Eagles have been renowned great warriors and as those who may lose a battle, but never fight a losing fight. Battles are lost, but the fight is never taken out of the Eagles. Fight hard and fight always, is their war cry. In their stage of infancy the Eagles were rather unsteady in flight, but un- der the instruction of their Patriarchal ruler Jump an Missit they steadied up, and when they went into flight again they had been moulded into a perfect forma- tion and were much surer and swifter in their attacks, and their defense was pretty to watch. Against the Norwich Braves the Eagles showed up in une form for the first of their conquests, but they were unable to stand against the terrible on- slaught of the Hutchinson Salt Hawks, and though badly beaten they never lost spirit, but instead they took a crack at the Harper Bear Cats. It was a see- SEIW battle, and for the first time in years the Eagles lost to Harper. The Eagles' tribal enemies, Pratt G-reenbacks, set their snare for the- high flyers but they did not expect much of a struggle from the inexperienced Eagles against their seasoned and crafty hun- ters. O what a surprise! The Green-- backs tallied their 7 points, but oh what a' fight! But those swift darting flights of the Rear Ranksg the smashing plunges of the Fearless Ham and those tricky maneuvers of the leader Speedy, and that lanky Flat Foot Tom, were to no avail. The breaks of the day seemed to go the other way, and Eagles again met defeat at the hands of their most bitter enemy. The commanders, Chilli, 'iMac, and Jap, ordered a period of recuperation, and after a two weeks' rest the Greens-- burg Swedes took to the war path and the Eagles and Swedes met on the world famous K.H.S. gridiron. The battle of battles ended in a draw, but this was entirely possible because of the size and weight of their team com- pared to our lighter and swifter war- riors. Speedyl' Kaufman proved in this iight that he was a level headed, quick, cool thinker and the proper one for the responsible position of flight leader. The line held like a stone wall, and time and time again the Eagles would make those Swedes bugle retreat. When the command, Forward March, was given it was really executed in fine form and despite ending in a draw, this battle will make history. Then the St. John Wild Cats labored under misapprehension that putting them under floodlights would bewilder the Ter- rible Eagles. To the surprise and chagrin of the Little Kittens they found that bucking that invincible line, and trying to stop those swift unerring nights oi' the untamable Eagle back rank was entirely unsuccessful. The Medicine Lodge Warriors success- fully invaded the Eagles' nest, and car- iied off the day's honors, which had to be returned on a forfeit because of some irregular happening. The Eagles next took off for the stamping grounds of Anthony, and pro- ceeded to trounce them good, but what a day they picked for this bloody battle -none other than Armistice Day. 4 The Black Bears came to K.H.S. with the idea that the Eagles would be a tasty dish, just done to a turn as they liked them, but instead of Bears having Bird Broth, the Eagles had Bear Steak for their reward. Those Naughty American Indians packed their bows and arrows in their quiver and jumped upon their iron pintos to head westward on the trail of the Eagles. These Indians had a dead eye and when their Chief t'Stoop and Grabit, shot an arrow, it was as true and straight as a string. He always hit a man, but it was always his own man and good fo: a wonderful gain. Fleet and crafty in their plays but they still were unable to cope with their superiors. A fight to the finish was to be seen on the field, and here it was in all the beauty upheld by tradition-those Indian Brav- es fighting against hope and plugging away with that unconquerable spirit. The Eagles were fighting hard but clean and in the end they triumphed over the Indian Braves by a small margin. The Football Schedule was: Kingman ....,,..,,..., 19 Norwich ,,,.,,,,,,,.., 0 Kingman HO Hutchinson ........ 25 Kingman I6 Harper ,,,............. 12 Kingman ....,, ....... 0 Pratt ,,,,,,,,,,,,....,,.... 7 Kingman ..0 Greensburg .,.,,,.... 0 Kingman 13 St. John ,,,,.,,..,.... 0 Kingman ................ 0 Medicine Lodge 17 Kingman 13 Anthony ,,,,,,.,.,,,.,,. 6 Kingman Sterling ,,,,,,,,...,,... 0 Kingman Kingman 26 18 Amer. Indians 12 Opponents .......... 79 The Eagles after their flight in the field of football, alighted and prepared to give old K.H.S. another sample of unerr- ing non-stop basketball. With blood in their eyes and hunger in their stomach they traveled to the Harper Bearcats' lair. They returned with stomachs full and Harper's goat in their claws. The Eagles kept soaring in their flight by beating the alumni. The Eagles took off with a roar for Anthony's scalp and kept roaring until victory flew with them. With three vic- tories under their belt and a feeling of contentment, the Eagles prepared to do battle with the Black Bears from Ster- ling. The Eagles with their unerring eyes, rolled up a big score on their op- ponents. With victory favoring them, and aim- ing for a perfect non-stop flight, the Eagles headed for the Bulldogs' den. Here something went wrong, and the refueling plane failed to contact with the Eagles' ship, and the Eagles floated to the ground defeated, but not disheartened. This little defeat acted only as a spur, for cn their next flight the Eagles attained greater heights by triumphing over Greensburg and Medicine Lodge. Then the refueling plane lost contact again, and the famous Eagles, try as they would, could not shake off that black specter of defeat. It got attached some way and was forcing the Eagles' non- stop plane nearer and nearer to the ground. They packed their kits and journeyed to Arthony. Here again that specter dogged their steps and they lost the game by one point. The Eagles determined to give the shadow a slap on the face when they met Pratt on their own court. Here the devil must have laughed with glee to see our ancient enemy force us farther down. This seemingly reacted on the Eagles' side, for they gave old man defeat a ter- iible kick by troinping on the Harper Bearcats 41 to 13. Then old man trouble jumped up and placed an air pocket in the way, causing the pilots of that famous plane to dig in ard strive for higher altitudes. The Eagles went to Medicine Lodge and took P drubbing only after a terrific struggle that lasted for forty minutes. After resting for a week, the Eagles pointed their ship to what promised to be the best game of the season. The Pretty Prairie Bulldogs had handed them the first defeat of the season, and the Eagles determined to send them home with their tails tucked between their legs. The night finally arrived and it came up to all expectations by proving to be the best game of the season. After a fast and furious battle the Eagles descended from their lofty perch. They were beaten in scores, but not in that old indomitable fighting spirit which is the Eagles' herit- age. The Eagles having been defeated by the Pratt Greenbacks once before, drew out their trusty old ship and started to complete another link in their circuit. Only after another hectic scrap would the Eagles down another lap in their non- stop flight. They then journed to the Black Bears' den expecting a hard tussle and victory. Here that black and ominous specter ol' defeat appeared again, and the Eagles were forced to return with the little end of a 38 to 32 score. With a roar and a snap of its power- ful beak the Eagles' ship sped into the last lap. Grim and silent they swooped upon the unsuspecting warriors from Greensburg. After a bitter battle they captured victory and gave old man de- feat the final push into oblivion. The Eagles set down the ship that had carried them so valiantly and proudly on their flight in the sport of basketball. lt came down not with a perfect record in scores, but with an unbeatable record in good playing and sportsmanship. Herewith is a list of the faithful pilots that brought old K.H S, through another season with flying colors: James Sanders, Hotshot -The boy who could be depended upon to give you a thrill. Kenneth Kaufman, Speedy -The old dependable who was always good for at least three baskets. Neal Savoy, t'Neal -The boy that was always there working for the team. Thomas Wingate, Tom -Not a thrill giver. but always working for the good of the team. Lester McCutchen, Mac - The big center who was death on the free throws. Robert Eson, t'Slick -That lanky guard who always got his man. O1'en Woodford, Chilli -A redheaded guard who always gave a good exhibition of dependable playing. Jasper Swartz, Jap -One of the fas- test Eagles that ever trod on a basket- Winfate Esnn Skelton McCutche'i Savoy Sanders Kaufman Swartz VVooflford 5 ball court. When he started after a goal it always gave you a thrill. The schedule for this year's work was as follows: Team Score Team Score Kingman ..,,..,....... 30 Harper ............------ 21 Kingman ,,...,,.,,,,,. 32 H.S. Alumni ......-. 28 Kingman ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 25 Anthony .............. 15 Kingman .,,,,,,.,,,... 32 Sterling ....-----..----- 12 Kingnian ,,,,Y,,,,.,,,, 28 Pretty Prairie ..-- 40 Kingman ,,.,,,,,,,,,.. 28 Greensburg ....-.-..- 25 Kingman ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 24 Medicine Lodge 21 Kingman ,,,...,..,.,,. 15 AI1thOI1y ........------ 16 Kingman ......,.,..... 20 Pratt ................---- 24 Kingman .,.....,,,,,,, 41 Harper ............------ 13 Kingman ..,,.,,..,,,,, 26 Medicine Lodge ...- 34 Kingman Y,VVVVVVVV,,,, 17 Pretty Prairie .... 25 Kingman ,,,,,.,,,...., 26 Pratt ..............-...-- 30 Kingman ,,,,,.,....... 32 Sterling ............---- 38 Kingman ,,,,,r,,,,,,,, 31 Greensburg .......... 19 Kingman ,.,,.,..,.,. 408 Opponents ........ 361 Nearing the close of the school term the Eagles still insisted on victory and working for dear old K.H.S. The first of the track season about twelve furious Eagles started out with blood in their eyes, and victory in their hearts for K.H.S. The first meet was an invitation meet at Sterling April 11. They competed against fifteen other Class A schools in the district. The Eagles' track team was not at its bestg only four men were taken to Sterling, the rest being at Pratt in the Fine Arts Contest. The medley re- lay team, composed of Wingate, Kauf- man, Savoy and Ross, placed. Wingate placed second in the high hurdles, and tied for second place in high jump. Then on April 17 the brave Eagles traveled down to Anthony and won a quadrangular track meet. The Eagles amassed sixty and one-half points to Anthony's second with fifty-seven points. Attended the A.V.l. meet at Wichita and placed seventh among twenty Class A schools. Wingate won second in high hurdles, McCutchen second in javelin, Swartz third in javelin, medley relay fourth, On Saturday, May 2 was the fight: IE1 23 Tk all fContinued on page 103 , 2 -7 Much Ado bout othin A Young Man is Fancy Lightly Turnsg' By Viola Hodge I'll bet I didn't sleep two winks last night, Jimmie Doolittle grumbled over his breakfast grapefruit at half past ten. Betty Jane, his little sis of high .school age, giggled with incredulous dis- respect as she listlessly dusted the buf- fet. Jimmie's insomnia had been a subject of daily family discussion since his sophomore year in college, when a Texas blonde had so noticeably bruised that troublesome cardiac muscle known as his heart. Not t.hat it was difficult to dent. No indeed! Either of his sisters would testify to that, and cite the cases of Dorothy Ann, Laura Lee, Pearl of his heart, and other samples of feminine pulchritude in assorted colors, shapes and sizes. Nevertheless, Jimmie's in- somnia was of much greater importance than the drouth or the business depres- sion-to him and his mother. Jimmie dear, I just wish mother could bear your suffering for you. But I've done everything I can think of. His anxious parent sighed wearily, then re- sumed the mending of a striped sock of masculine gender. 'tPerhaps you had better go down to see Doctor Dosem again this morning. You must go as soon as you get done eating, dear. You know he always plays golf on Saturday after- noon. Say, infant, I described your symp- toms to Bill yesterday, and he said you probably suffered from a chronic and severe attack of 'puellaeinmentef It certainly sounds bad enough to cause immediate death, his older sister, Marylynn, remarked with obvious sister- ly solicitude. Bill ought to know what he's talking about, too. He's almost finished his three years as interne at the hospital. For cat's sake! What's puell-what- ever you call it? demanded Betty Jane. Bill says it's almost incurable, al- though it has been done. He says it's one of the greatest afflictions of man- kind and has been for ages past. He says you ought to come down to the hos-- pital and let him and Doc Soakum give you a thorough examination. Theytd probably discover you were minus a brain and a heart. The ghost of suspicion peeped from Jimmie's eyes. He remembered that time, not so long ago, when Marylynn and Betty Jane had tricked him into eating a crisply roasted rat cut in small pieces in a bowl of gravy. They had afterward confessed reading in a biography of Madame Nellie Melba, the prima donna of the nineties, that she had been report- ed to eat roasted rats for her insomnia. Mrs. Doolittle glanced up from her darning and seconded the suggestion. Yes, dear, you must go. This is really getting serious. No telling what it may lead to. I have done everything I can think of-fed you on onions and hot lemonade until we have a bigger bill for onions and lemons this month than for milk. Doctor Dosem didn't seem much interested in your case, anyway. Well, I reckon I might as well get it over with. But I'll bet it'd do just as much good to consult old Worthless as Marylynn's iittle two-cent doctor, wouldn't it, old purp? With the toe of his sport oxford Jimmie tickled the sprawling dog, who thumped his tail -on the floor in assent. Marylynnfs blue eyes sparkled with anger. 'tWell, my 'little two-cent doc- tor,' as you call him, got through college by more than the skin of his teeth. That's more than my dear little two-cent broth- er is doing. Children! Children! I'm ashamed of you! Can't you even speak without fight- ing like two old tomcats on a back fence ? Their mother's tired eyes regard- ed them with mild dismay. Betty Jane suppressed a stream of giggles. Jimmie stumbled out of the breakfast nook and stretched his six feet of brawn and bone-mostly bone. Where's my hat? Betty, you put it away last night. Now get that hat, and make it snappy! VVhen a man has two sisters he's never sure where his head is. I wonder if two sisters would make a man lose his head as often as ten- times-two girl friends, Betty Jane ob- served, and tossed the article of head- gear at her brother's scowling face. Oh dry up and blow away, hunk o' nothin', Jimmie growled, and sauntered down the walk at a snail's pace. Hello, Jimmie my boy! What can an old doc do for a fine young fellow like you this bright and sunny day ? Doctor Soakum's moonlike face beamed with professional geniality, as Jimmie was ushered in by a white-clad nurse. The doctor made Jimmie tired, speak- ing to him as if he were a babe in arms whose mother had come for colic cure. What difference if Doc had known him then! He was a man now, with two years of college behind him-a man who had almost made the varsity, too. Well, Doc, Marylynn says that Bill said I had 'puellae-,' oh, something or other with a long Latin name. I don't just remember all of it now. Anyway, my mother thought I'd better consult you about it, he concluded indifferently. That's right! Take a thing in time and it can be cured. Now just how long have you been bothered this way, my lad? the elderly man inquired with sympathetic interest, Nearly 21 year, I'd say. Last fall in college I first noticed that I couldn't sleep, even after I'd sat up until nearly midnight studying. Bill and I will give you a real going- over, and see if we can't find the trou- ble. The corpulent physician waddled to a door and summoned Marylynn's Doctor Bill. The examination proceeded during .the next half hour with great professional gravity, and occasional com- ments in mysterious medical phraseolo- 6 gy. Completing their apparent search for the most ticklish parts of Jimmie's anatomy, the two doctors disappeared into an inner office. In a few minutes the older man re- appeared, sealing a large pill envelope. In solemn tones he announced, Jimmie, we find that you have a bad case of 'puellaeinmentef That's probably the reason you don't sleep better. But we can fix you up just fine. Yes, sir-e-el Just before- going to bed, dissolve a level teaspoonful of the white powder in this envelope in half a glass of lukewarm water. At meal times take one of the pills in this pink box with a glass of Warm milk. And try to keep regular hours, my boy, as you did when trying out for the team at college. By the way, this formula has been used with great success by many famous coaches and athletes. Doctor Soakum stroked his bristly mustache thoughtfully, and gaz- ed at his youthful patient with a faint hint of amusement. Jimmie arose with hope in his heart and grasped the door-knob in a manly grip. I'll follow directions to the letter, Doc. If varsity athletes use this stud, it ought to do me some good. Dadlll send a check whenever he gets your bill. He walked out with the brisk stride of a man whose shoulders bear no more bur- dens. Why hadn't he ever noticed what a cute little thing that blonde office girl was? That ancient prince of speed demons, Father Time, raced on and the days be-- came weeks and the weeks became months. Jimmie still took the powder and pills with amazing regularity, and praised Doctor Soakum for every hour of his late slumber. He still made fre- quent trips to the hospital, whether to see Doctor Soakum or that blonde of- fice girl, Marylynn sometimes wondered. Pm afraid Jimmie may be taking some habit-forming drug. But I reckon Doc Soakum wouldn't give him anything dan- gerous, his mother remarked to her older daughter one evening over the dish- washing. Marylynnis lips curved with secret mirth. Say, Mamma, you remember Bill said Jimmie had a bad case of 'puel- laeinmentef That's Latin for 'girls-on-the -brainf You know very well that was the only reason Jimmie couldn't sleen-if he couldnt which I doubt. Most of it waS simply his imagination working over- time, Anyway, Bill and Doc jl1S'C 11565 a little psychology on him. That powder and those pills are nothing on earth but condensed milk-baby food used in thc maternity ward, Bill says. Doc told him what wonderful things it had done for college coaches and athletes, S0 he be' lieved it would cure him-and it did. But all he ever needed curing of was coming in at three or four o'clock in the morning. Strange to say, Doc seems to have cured him even of that. temporarily at least. The saving in gasoline will help pay the doctor bill. So donit you worry, Mom. They'll soon wean him away from his baby food. Sometime I'll tell him all about it. Won't he have a cat-fit? She giggled in anticipation of the day. Well, I declare! Mrs. Dool1ttle's face crinkled with laughter. As usual in anything pertaining to Jimmie, it was merely another case of 'Much Ado About Nothing,' 1931 modelf' iPMmwnt the C ass 1931 And What a Loss There 'W ill Be By Margaret Warnberg Readin', 'ritin', and 'rithmetic have not been the only things that have in- terested the class of 1931 during their four years of high school, for we final that many of them have found a place in the activities of the school such athletics, dramatics, debate, music and other such organizations of K. H. S. Going through the senior class roll we find that some of these seniors have taken an active part in as many activi- ties as they could, while others have taken part in only a few. Space does not allow us to mention everything some of the outstanding seniors have done, but we do wish to give honorable mention to all the graduating class of 1931. The first name we find on our senior roll is Reva Baker. Reva has spent some of her time in girls' athletics. She was also a member of the senior play cast and played her part exceptionally well. She was a member of the Girl Reserve all four years of high school. Lola Beshore is one of our seniors who has spent most of her time working for good grades. She lives in the country and it has not been as easy for her to take part in as many activities as it has been for others. Another senior is Merle Bruch. Merle is one of our musicians for he was a member of the boys' glee club all four years and was also a member of the high school orchestra. And now Delight Cheatum-Delight was a member of the dramatics class for three years, a member of the Girl Re- serve for four years, and served as sec- retary for the club during her fourth year. Eugene Clark was a member of the rrixed chorus and the boys' glee club one year. He was also a member of the Oracle staff' this year. Maxine Clark was chosen by the faculty for outstanding leadershipg ani elected to membership in the National Honor Society. She was prominent in the musical activities, as she was a mem- ber of the girls' glee club and mixed chorus all four years, and represented K.H.S. in girls' high voice in three con- tests this year. She had leading roles in the junior, and senior plays, and in the operetta her senior year. She also served on the Girl Reserve cabinet for two years, and was a member of thc Booster Club for two years. Play Cast- Not So Fast Ralph Converse is a retiring senior whom some of the students may not know very well. Ralph was a member of the high school orchestra for three years. Next we have one of our senior ath- letes. Estil Cottle spent his first three years at Castleton high school. He was a member of the football and the track squads during his last year at K.H.S. 'AT-bone as he is better known, played some mighty fine football here this year. Next we find Wanda Cook. Wanda was a member of the girls' glee club when she was a sophomore. She has also spent a good deal of her time mak- ing good grades, because we find she has a good average during her four years at K.H.S. Lcis David is another member of the senior class. Lois was a member of the girls' glee club for one year, and a mem- ber of the orchestra for three years. She was a member of the Girl Reserve dur- ing her first, third and fourth years. Hester Davis spent her first and last year of high school at K.H.S. She spent her sophomore year at Avilla, Missouri, and her junior year at Conway Springs high school. She is known for her ability in sewing. Hilda Doze was a member of the Girl Reserve three years and served as public- ity chairman during her fourth year. She was a member of the junior play cast. Everyone knows Ruby Dutton! Ruby has tried her hand at almost every ac- tivity. She was a member of the girls' glee club two years, a member of the mixed chorus three years, editor of the Oracle during her senior year, and a member of the Booster Club for three years. She served as president of this organization her senior year, She was also elected to membership in the Na- tional Honor Society. Then there is Lucille Erhard. She has taken part in girls' basketball and volley ball all four years. She has been a member of the Girl Reserve four years, and has had charge of the ex- changes for the Oracle this year. Robert Eson is another senior who has been here but one year. Bob spent his freshman and sophomore years at An- thony high school and his third year at Winfield. During his one year at K.H. S., he was a member of the football and basketball teams. He played one of the leading roles in the senior class play. Another senior who perhaps is not so 7 well known is Lois Fairchild. Lois has spent most of her spare time studying or working outside of school. She was a member of the Girl Reserve during her junior year. Next we have Maudie Flesher, Maudie was a member of the girls' volley ball and basketball teams when she was a fresh- nian and a sophomore. She was a' mem- ber of the Girl Reserve during her senior year. Bernice Forney is another member of this senior class. She was a member of the girls' glee club for two years. She was a member of the Girl Reserve four years, serving as treasurer for the club this year. She was also copy editor for the Oracle this year. Lawrence Fornwalt has been a member of the boys' glee club, chorus, and the orchestra for two years, and was the K. H.S. music contest entrant for medium voice at the Fine Arts Contest this year. Vera Fox has been a member of the Girl Reserve for three years and has also done most of the typing for the Oracle this year. Another senior who is probably not so well known is Ethel Goff. Ethel has not entered many activities, but has spent most of her time studying, and working outside of school. The president of the senior class is Durward Green. Durward was also president of the class when he was 2: junior. He had leads in both junior and senior class plays and played his part exceptionally well. A senior girl who has spent only one year at K.H.S. is Viola Harris. She spent her first three years at Cheney high school. She has been a member of the girls' glee club, mixed chorus, Girl Re- serve and the Booster Club during her year at K.H.S. Another member of the senior class is Earl Hoffman. Earl has spent most of his time making good grades, He has been responsible for most of the sport stories that have appeared in the Oracle this year. Our next senior is Rachael Hoover. Rachael has taken quite an active part in girls' athletics. She has played bas- ketball all four years and volley ball two years. She was a member of the Girl Reserve all four years, and a member of the Booster Club two years, And now for another athlete. Nor- man Hamilton was a member of the foot- ball squad during his senior year and has been out for football all four years. He was president of the sophomore class. Another senior girl who is already known to most of the other students is Charline Harner. She was a member of the volley ball team for four years and a member of the basketball team for two years. She has been a member of the Girl Reserve for four years and has served on the cabinet two years. She played in the band for four years, and the orchestra two years. She had charge of the circulation of the Oracle this year. She is another senior elected as a member of the National Honor Society. A member of the senior class who has made exceptionally good grades in high school is Beulah Hinderliter. She was a member of the dramatics class one year. Then there is Mildred McBee. Mildred was a member of the Girl Reserve for four years, and a member of the girls' basketball squad two years. One of the best contenders in the senior class is Pauline McCartney. Pauline was a' member of the debate squad for two years. She carried leads in both the junior and senior class plays. She was a member of the girls' glee club for three years, and a member of the Boos- ter Club when she was a senior. She was also elected to membership in the Na- tional Honor Society. Next is another athlete. He is Lester McCutchen. He was a member of the football and basketball teams for three years. He was a member of the operetta cast and was also a member of the Hi-Y cabinet during his senior year. Hester McKenna was a member of the Booster Club for three years, and also a member of the dramatics class two years. She also was a member of the Oracle staff this year. Cora MePhetridge has worked a great deal outside of school. She was a mem- ber of the Girl Reserve one year. Mark Millard is a senior who came to K. H. S. the second semester of this year. He attended two years at Belmont high school, and a year and a half at Wichita high school. He was a member of the boys' glee club, mixed chorus. and the track team since coming to K. H. S. Mark's sister Naomi spent her first three years at Belmont high school. She was a member of the girls' glee club and the mixed chorus this year at K.H.S. Blanche Miller is another member of the senior class this year. Blanche has spent most of her time doing things out- side of school, but has always been will- ing to help when called upon. Another senior who is probably not so well known is Louella Mitchell. Louella was a member of the girls, volley ball team when she was a freshman, Phebe Pritner is another senior who is probably not so well known. Phebe has done a large amount of outside work during her four years in high school and has not entered into activities. A well known girl is Letha Ravens- croft. Letha has been outstanding in musical and dramatic organizations. She was a member of the girls' glee club for three years, a member of the quartet for two years, a member of the operetta cast, the junior play cast, and the senior C L!-XSS of Revs AKER Duawmzo GREEN MARGARETWARNMQQ Munn: Cuma Pnzsu Var.: Pazsmzur Sec.-TREA5 Esrn. CQTTLE WANDA Coon Lucnu.: Enumzn Rosen-r Eson Loss FAIRCHILD Mauna: Ftesnek Bzamt:M. EARL Hors:-um RACHAEL Heaven Nonmu Hmtwou CHARLlNE.l'lARNER Baum ,Mme Madman Nfxomi MMARD BLANcHEMnL1.ER Lovett.-.Mmnstr Purse Pmm EDNA SCH RAG Doaorny S-ronmom Eocene Suvron Com VORAN ESTHER 8 play cast. She was a member of the Booster Club for three years. She served on the Girl Reserve cabinet during her junior year and was a member of the Girl Reserve all four years. Another member of the senior class is VVilbur Reiter. Wilbur was a member of the band for four years, a member of the boys' glee club, and the mixed chorus Ont' yffaf. And then there is Dorothy Riggs. Dorothy was a member of the girls' volley ball and basketball teams for three years. She was a member of the girls' glee club for three years and a member of the mixed chorus one year. A senior who stands high in scholar- ship is Lucille Robertson. Lucille has spent most of her time making good grades. She has next to the highest average for grades in the senior class. Ruth Sample is another one of our outstanding seniors. She was elected to membership in the National Honor Socie- ty. By having the highest grade 2.V8l'- age in the senior class she was declared the class valedictorian. Ruth was a member of the Girl Reserve all four years of high school and served on the cabinet for three terms, being president during her senior year. She was a mem- ber of the dramatics class for two years, the Booster Club for two years, and a member of the debate squad during her senior year. Edna Schrag was a member of the dramatics class two years and a member of the Girl Reserve all four years. She was a member of the junior play cast and played her part well. Dorothy Stormont was a member of the girls' glee club during her junior year, a member of the Booster Club, the Oracle staff, and the dramatics class during her senior year. She also carried a leading- role in the junior class play, The Drummer. Eugene Sutton spent his first two years at Concordia high school. Gene was a member of the Oracle staff dur- ing his senior year, and was also cheer leader. He carried leading parts in both the junior and senior class plays. This year will graduate one of K.H.S. best athletes. He is Jasper Swartz, the lad who has carried the pig-skin down the field so many times for K. H. S. Jap was a' member of the football squad and the track squad all four years. He was also a member of the basketball squad for two years. He served as a Student Council member for three years. Cora Voran is the next senior on our list. Cora was a member of the girls' glee club two years, and a member of the orchestra two years. Esther Voran was a member of the girls' glee club for two years. She is also an accomplished pianist. Raymond Wallace went out for basket- ball one year. He has spent most of his time working outside of school. Margaret VVarnberg was a member of the Girl Reserve all four years and serv- ed as vice-president during her senior year. She was also elected to member- ship in the National Honor Society. She was vice-president of the senior class. She was a member of the band for four years and a member of the orchestra and the Booster Club two years. She was a member of the debate squad and the senior play cast. It appears that Ridge Whitelaw has spent most of' his time making good grades, from the looks of his average for his four years. Tom Wingate was a member of the football squad for three years, the basl ketball squad two years, and the track squad four years. He was vice-president of the Student Council during his senior year. He was also a member of the jun- ior and senior play casts. , And last but not least we have Oren Woodford. 'tRed , as he is better known, was a member of the football squad for three years and a member of the basket- ball squad for two years. Hel was presi- dent of the Student Council during his senior year. There have been seniors represented in all the activities: dramatics, debate, band, orchestra, glee clubs, track, basket- ball, football, and other activities. In some of the activities there have been a large number of seniors while in others, only a few seniors have participated. This shows a diversified interest which is a fundamental element in the support of our school. The senior class has in this way actively supported all phases of school life. From Gridiron To Cinder Track With The Eagles fContinued from page 51 sg: sg .11 sy: sf: The heroic Eagles flew to Pratt to the track meet. Having won from Pratt in the Fine Arts Contest, they felt that they would like to win again, And they did. They amassed a total of sixty-three points to Pratt's second with forty-seven and one-half points. And Byers third with seventeen points. Sawyer fourth with fourteen and one-half points. This made Kingman victorious in the two main track meets they entered in, the Sterling and Wichita meets being invitation meets. McCutchen, Swartz, VVing'ate and Savoy were the outstanding members of the track team. Several of the younger members of the team re- ceived considerable experience and show promise of developing into good per- formers. Among these are Converse, Snvder and Graves in the mile and half- mile: Ross. Poteet and Kaufman in the quarter, half, and the latter two in the pole vault. After the above had been written the track team brought honor to the school by winning the stato regional meet at Dodge City. Six boysg Wingate, Mc- Cutchen, Swartz, Kaufman, Savoy and Ross made the trip. While only one first was won, the team took enough of the third, and Jetmore fourth. About 25 schools were entered. The girls of K.H.S. took that old ship cf K.H.S. into a different realm of play- ing. The girls did not compete with other schools and had intra-mural sports instead. However, with their intra-mural sports they exemplified that spirit of K.H.S. that the boys carried on. They developed a fine type of sportsmanship that is hard to find in the high schools. One field cf sport that the girls became so proficient in was basketball. The classes played each other, and when the tangle was over, it was found that the senior class had won first place. Then a varsity team was chosen which was com- posed of members from all four of these teams. This is the lineup for the varsity team: Center, Josephine Browng Run- ning Center, Edith Lonffeneckerg For- wards, Dorothy Bonnell. Marfraret 'Warn- berg: Guards, Charline Horner, Barbara Baldwin. Another field of sport in which the girls carried on the Eagles' traditions was in volley ball. This is only anothe' instance of that snirit that characterizes those daughters of K. H. S. Miss Wolfe, their able leader, chose the varsity. This is composed of twelve members from all four classes. Thev are: Margaret Warnberg. Char- line Harner, Margaret A. Pope, Thelma. Taber, Josephine Brown, Josephine Wood- ford, Rachael Murphy, Hazel Crippen, The debate squad is in good humor. They have won the decision this time. The sponsor is Miss Forney. The track squad. They have reason to be proud, as they have won the re- gional meet at Dodge City. The junior play cast was Alabama Bound. other places to get 24 points and win the meet. Ness City was second, Dighton The operetta cast presents The Count and the Co-Ed. The good looking girls are the Booster Club. Our music trophies. Future Farmer officers. Miss Hunsberger, Oracle Sponsor. The National Honor Society smiles for us. 10 Ruby Ingram, Virginia Martin, Bar- bara Baldwin and Dorothy Bonnell. e eTeczchers Now Let's Not Get Personal By Pauline McCartney It has been decided that the faculty has had too much prominence in fore- going annuals. Instead of letting the pictures speak for the faculty, the duty Ialls to someone to speak for them. There seem to be a few facts which in my mind ought to be brought to light, and I feel it is my duty to do it. Per- haps there are a few things you wish to know about them which their pictures do not portray. So it is my biggest aim and endeavor to acquaint you with the King- man High School faculty. The first we might mention is Mr. Engelhardt, the superintendent, who needs no introduction to the students, having been here seven years. May we at this time accountfor the social prom- inence of our superintendent, who faithfully says he does not care to listen to Amos n' Andy, but that he sits up until ten o'clock to listen to these two comedians, so that he may be able to talk intelligently about them in public. May we next acquaint you with Mr. Halbower, our principal, who yeafly turns out constitution classes WhiCh rank in the upper one per cent of the state. In spite of this fact, we know that if a motion were made to hold school only two days out of a week, Mr. Hal- bower would be a loyal supporter, so that some day he might be a champion golf player. May we next acquaint you with Kaufman, our mathematics teacher, who some day may be known by his Kauf- maneum Theorem. We do not know whether he will ever apply this to hif- golf career or not, but if he does we hope he will be very successful. Now I shall speak of Miss Back, the foreign language teacher, who has taught four years in Kingman High SChOwUl- Miss Back has charge of the dramatics department, and every year coaches the senior play. She is noted for her good slen- ior plays, in spite of the trials of having some actor physically injured. Even this year one of her main characters propos- ed to be an acrobat, and pulled the bas- ketball ring from the shield in the gym- nasium during 1'ehearsal. Although the actor was not seriously iY1j'-Wed, Miss Back got the thrill of seeing one of her actors tumble to the floor with the bas- ketball ring in his hand. Mrs. Ruff, the study hall teacher, plays High School Faculty, 1930-'31 an important part in the curriculum of Kingman High School, due to the fact that she keeps all students awake dur- ing their study period. Let me take you to the science depart- ment and acquaint ourselves with Mr. Osborn, the teacher. This is Mr. Osborn's first year teaching in Kingman High School. Although we have never seen Mr. Osborn very angry, he very sincere- ly said that one student in his class made him half sore. We next speak of Mr. Teas, the voca- tional agriculture teacher, who seems to get a great pleasure out of using the Model T Ford when taking his boys on a jaunt. Much honor has been given to the music teacher, Mr. Regier, whose music department took sweepstakes at the Pratt Music Contest and at the Friends University contest this year. This is Mr. Regier's first year teaching in Kingman High School. We hope for even better re- sults next year. The supposition is that Mr. Regier will not do so much running around next year. We take great pleasure in next in- troducing Miss Wolfe. She is another one of our faculty members who seems to do a great deal of traveling around. Miss Wolfe has charge of the girls' physical education department, and girls' sports. History seems to play an important part. at least Miss Forney, the history teacher, thinks so. Miss Forney is the debate coach, and has taught in King- man High School for four years. She teaches her debaters not only how to argue, but also how to do a few acro- batic stunts. While Miss Fo'rney's teams were at the State Debate Tournament at Lawrence, one of the members tried a diving plunge over the front seat of the car. The diver was not injured, so they continued on with their work. Up on the second floor, in a room where many typists are at work, we find Miss McBurney, the typewriting teach- er. This little instance seems to speak for itself. We do not know what influence Miss McBurney has over her students, but anyway it seems there is something. One day in class while all the students were at work, one student wanted help. Instead of having her come to help him, he just picked up the typewriter and 11 carried it to her. Just what would make anyone do this we do not know. In the same department we find Miss Heberling, the commercial teacher. Miss Heberling has taught in the Kingman schools for several years. She is well known in a social way for her ever- readiness to help. Her joke book has come to the aid of many an amateur speaker. Miss Sutton is responsible for the de- licious foods that are made in the do- mestic science department. Even though Miss Sutton will not tell her age, we can't blame her, We have never found a faculty member who would. Perhaps they do not want us to know they are so young. The Oracle reminds us of Miss Huns- berger, the journalism teacher. Miss Hunsberger is working in Topeka this summer. VVe must just remember that there is a bachelor governor at Topeka. One faculty member suggests this is the city where they sing Let Me Call You Sweetheart. Now in speaking of Miss Kellogg, she is our other English teacher. Miss Kellogg is also the Girl Reserve spon- sor. We have so many things that seem to me ought to be brought to light about this teacher. No one knows just when Miss Kellogg is going to settle down and quit running around, and again no one has a faint idea of her age. These being unknown facts, we will have to stop here concerning her. But another teacher you perhaps will want to get acquainted with is Mr. Skel- ton, the athletic coach. Mr. Skelton is a teacher who lives up in an unknown world, all by himself. Sometimes people go up to see him. But we feel that if you want to get acquaint- ed with him, we will ask him to come down-just a little. Last but not least, we find Mr. Van Camp down in the manual training de- partment. But we don't think of Mr. Van Camp as only a manual training teacher, but also as an aviator. Although Mr. Van Camp is not piloting the plane himself, he has made it. Not a toy, we don't mean that, an aeroplane like you see every day. So we may credit Mr. Van Camp as an aeroplane maker. Now, my friends, Isincerely hope this has acquainted you somewhat with the Kingman High School faculty. Besides Seniors We Have- There Is cz Little Talent Elsewhere Even if the seniors do lead one to believe there are none in high school worth mentioning except seniors- there are! Iive quite a bit to say about the others, too-the junior, sophomore, and freshman classes, respec- tively. The junior class is quite essential to the high school. One of their big undertak- ings was their class play this year. They chose Ala- bama Bound, which was 21 huge success under the di- rection of Mr. Kaufman. Watson Weniger, Virginia Quillen and Elmer Schrag did some very meritable acting. Of course the whole play cast deserves honorable mention. As freshmen, this class elected as their president, Leonard Krehbiel, whose name no longer appears on the class roll. Last year they chose Maynard Harner as their leader. This year they elected Bill Mar- cum, president, Kenneth Kaufman, vice-president, and Watson Weniger, secretary-treasurer. The junior class has the privilege of sponsoring another one of the annual events of the year, that is the junior- senior banquet. This event was held May 15, at the Methodist Church with Watson Weniger as toastmaster, and Bill Mar- cum giving the welcome speech. The banquet theme was Japanese. Miss Kellogg and Miss Sutton are the sponsors of this class. Oren McClure, who has been president of the Hi-Y this year, is another mem- ber of this class. He will be on the Hi-Y cabinet again next year. He is a mem- ber of the boys' quartet which has taken so many firsts this season at various contests. Watson Weniger was elected vice-president of the Hi-Y for the com- ing year. Mae Young, another member of this class, has been elected president of thc G. R. for the coming year. Two of the junior girls have held positions on the G. R. cabinet this year. They are Laura Frances Bixler and Mildred Milford. Both girls have been elected to the cabinet for the coming year, as has also Mildred Peterson. This class, which will be the graduat- ing class of '32, has shown the other classes that it can accomplish things that it undertakes. Members of this class have taken part in almost every ac- tivity open to them. A ' Both the business and advertising managers of the Oracle staff for the past year have been members of this class. A number have participated in the music contests of the year, as well as the operetta. Of course a class that is un to date must take part in athletics. Last year some of the boys were elected to'tho By Bernice M. Forney Class Officers 1930-'31 Savoy Orr Green Showalter Weniger Kaufman Child King Clark Warnberg Reynolls Athletic Honorary Society. This year the junior boys have taken a part in athletics, both football and basketball. However, the girls have also taken part in the volley ball offered as intra-mural sports. The sophomore class, which is the larg- est class in school, can not be unduly praised. It has been outstanding in its accomplishments both years. Starting out as freshmen they elected as their president Margaret Alice Pope, but this year the votes seem to have turned to the boys, as Louis Orr was elected presidentg Neal Savoy, vice- presidentg and Carrie Eleanor Reynolds, secretary-treasurer. The faculty spon- sors of this class are Miss Forney and Mr. Osborn. Josephine Brown. one of the prominent members of this class. has been an out- standing debater for the last two years. She has also been elected to a position on the G. R. cabinet for the coming year. The girls' quartet which has made such a good showing this year is com- posed of one senior and three sopho- mvres. these sophomores being Margaret Alice Pope, Carrie Eleanor Reynolds and Mary Ellen Welch. The majority of the G. R. cabinet for the coming year will be members of this class. Besides the one previously men- tioned there are live other sophomores who will hold positions on the cabinet. They are: lantha Horner, Lethe' Wy- more. Josephine Woodford, Carrie Elea- nor Reynolds and Edith Lonfrenecker. The president of the Hi-Y for the coming year is a sophomore this year, Chester Whitelaw. Archie Warnberg, who served on the cabinet this year, will hold a position again next year. Norman McCullough was a member of the cabinet the past year. A large per cent of the orchestra and band is made up of members of the sophomore class. Ruby Bula placed third in reading in 12 the Fine Arts Contest at Pratt this spring. The boys of the class have taken an active part in all athletics this term, in- cluding football, basketball and track. The boys' quartet is com- posed of one junior and three sophomores. The ,sophomores are Boyd Pip- kin, Chester Whitelaw and Norman McCullough. With this kind of a past this class certainly has a bright future ahead of them. The majority of the oper- etta cast. The Count and the Co-Ed was made up of members of this class. So really this doesn't sound like the sophomore year is so dry after all, does it? 'fLast but not least as the old saying goes comes the class called the fresh- men, But remember we were all fresh- men once. The freshmen elected as their class officers this year: Wilbur Showalter, president, Mable Gertrude King, vice- presidentg and Mildred Child, secre- tary-treasurer. The faculty advisers cf this class are Miss Hunsberger and Mr. Kaufman. This class is probably never expected to do as much outstanding work as the other classes, nevertheless, it certainly has shown bright promise for coming years already. Mable Gertrude King has been out- standing because of her musical abili- ty. She entered the Fine Arts Contest at Pratt, her solo placing second there. Later she went to the contest held at VVichita. and then to the Emporia con- test. She also was accompanist for some of the other contestants entering at the various places. Ruth Sheldon, who was quite prom- inent because of her musical ability while in grade school, entered the con- test at Pratt. Her piano solo placing there entitled her to go to Wichita, to the Friends University contest. Wilbur Showalter, who has been on the honor roll all year, was elected as treas- 11' 'i'- of the Hi-Y for the coming year. Wilbur was outstanding for his scholar- ship while in grade school. Two other freshmen boys have been chosen as members of the Hi-Y cabinet for the coming year. They are Daniel Longenecker and Harold Graber. Mildred Child was another entrant in the reading contest which was held at Pratt. There is no doubt that this class really does have some efficient members, and if it keeps on progressing as it has in the past, it will be quite outstanding by the time it is the senior class in 1934. lt's Always air Weather W hen Good Fellows Get Together By Ruby Dutton and Margaret Warnberg It's always fair weather when good fellows get together, is a very true statement in almost every instance. The weather in reality may be bad, but the spirit is what counts as it is the spirit which creates the good times. On December 2 at 6:30 p. m. in the Presbyterian church of Kingman was held the annual father and son banquet. Mr. Lee Kabler was toastmaster. The program was as follows: Toastmaster ............ Mr. Lee Kablel' Singing .... Mr. E. E. Kaufman, leader Toast to Dads ........., Oren Woodford Toast to Sons ..., Mr. Frank Yeoman Address ,,,,,,,,,,,,4,,,..,.i,., Dr. Chamb9l'S Music ,,,,,,,,.,..,............... Boys' Quartette A few weeks elapsed and behold, the annual mother and daughter banquet was held February 13 at 6:30 p. m. in the Christian church basement. Mrs. Hattie Moore Mitchell, Dean of VVomen at K. S. T. C., Pittsburg, Kansas, was the outside speaker. Dean Mitchell's talk was entitled Detours. Highways was the theme of the banquet. The tables were decorated with a miniature highway down the center of which were traveling cars and trucks. The color scheme was pink and blue with pink nut cups placed on blue triangles. The program and menu cards, which were in the form of garages, had pumps of pink and blue. Two hundred and sixteen guests were present. The program was as follows: Grace Song ..................................- .All The Big Blowout .... The program title Tourist Guide ................ Ruth Sample i,G.R. Highway 300 feet ahead Get Goin' ,,AA,,,,,,,,,,.,r,,,,, Maxine Clark Hitch Hikers ..,, Mrs. Maude Murphy Highways and Happy Ways. Quartette ........ Four Road Graders Struggle Buggy, playlet Reserves Words, reading .................... Ruby Bula Road Repairs ...,,.,,....,... Ruth Sample Detours..Mrs. Hattie Moore Mitchell Thanks for the Buggy Ride ................................ Y. W. C. A. Lighting the Highway, Candle Lighting Recessional,All Travelers On May 1, invitations were issued to seniors and faculty members to attend the annual junior-senior banquet to be given May the fifteenth at the Methodist church. Japanese decorations, characterized by the use of cherry blossoms, and Wisteria and gay banners were used in the banquet hall. The tables contained miniature Japanese lakes and blooming cherry trees. Small Japanese figures were given as favors to each person present. The menu, served by girls of the sophomore class, consisted of the fol- lowing foods: Japanese Delight Most Honored Fowl Golden Balls Drops of Jade Milsau Poppy Seeds Fuji Pinwheels Ocha The program which was carried out on the theme of Banners culminated in singing the school song Banners Watson Weniger was toastmaster. Bill Marcum gave the welcome speech, Un- furling the Banners. Alexander .,,,,.,,..., Male Quartette Japanese Dance ..,,.... Hazel Crippen, Barbara Baldwin, Zelma Moore, Armilda Salmans. In the Usual Way , Musical Reading ......,......... Delight Cheatum Response .......,.. Victories Under the Banners Solo from The Mikado , Mr. Regier Just a Little Joy Ride , Reading ,.,,,...,......,,...Laura Frances Bixler Faculty Address, Good Luck Signs on the Banner J. L. Engelhardt A May morning breakfast was a new feature tried this year. On May 1 at 8:00 a. m. the new Girl Reserve cabinet gave a breakfast to all senior girls, and lz-dy members of the faculty. The breakfast was served in the D. S. rooms. The tables were decorated with flowers and May poles. May basket favors and place cards carried out the color scheme of yellow and white. There were about thirty-five guests present. The menu was as follows: Fruit Cup Egg ala Goldenrod Toast and Bacon Jelly Coffee Mints The program which represented a May morning was as follows: Toastmaster .... Laura Frances Bixler Dawn ..............,,......,........... Mae Young Wake Up ,,.....,.............. Maxine Clark Sunrise .,,,,.,...,,.............. Ruth Sample Sunbeams .,.. Carrie Eleanor Reynolds On April 10 and 11 the glee clubs, mixed chorus, orchestra, band and quar- tettes went to the Fine Arts Contest at Pratt. Kingman came home with all the high honors. Kingman placed first in band, girls' glee club, mixed chorus, boys' quartette, girls' quartette, trombone solo and saxo- phone solo. Kingman won first place with a total of eighty-eight points after receiving seven firsts, three seconds, seven thirds and two fourths. Kingman also won the Class A division at the Southwest Annual Music Contest at Friends University. More than 1,200 students were entered 13 in the contest representing forty high schools. The events in which Kingman placed were as follows: girls' high voice, third: boys' quartette, first, girls' quartette, first, boys' glee club, first, girls' glee club, first, and mixed chorus, first. Scholarships to Friends University and silver loving cups were awarded to the various winners at the close of the contest. The quartettes and three soloists en- tered the State Contest at Emporia April 27 to May 1. Those going from Kingman were: Mary Ellen Welch, Letha Ravenscroft, Margaret Alice Pope, Carrie Eleanor Reynolds, Oren McClure, Norman Mc- Cullough, Boyd Pipkin, Ch-ester White- law, Maxine Clark and Mable Gertrude King. The girls' quartette ranked excellent: the boys' quartette received honorable mentiong Mable Gertrude King ranked excellent, Maxine Clark received hon- orable mentiong and Chester Whitelaw received honorable mention. The glee clubs and the mixed chorus presented an operetta entitled The Count and the Co-ed, on December 18 at the high school gymnasium. I The scene was laid in Marden College in a mid-western town. The time was in May. The students were getting ready for their spring festival. The choosing of the May Queen and various song num- bers added spirit and enthusiasm. It was a bright fast-moving comedy, which was very collegiate in style. The Speaking parts were all handled well, due to the untiring efforts of the two directors, Miss Lydia Back and Mr. Ben Regier. Chester Whitelaw and Maxine Clark played the leading parts. Margaret Alice Pope was the hit of the whole show Playing the part of a Spinster house mother. Boyd Pipkin played'the 'part of Sleepy, a typical freshman. Mary Ellen Welch, as the belle of the campusg Oren McClure, as the leader of the glee club, Norman McCullough, Virginia Martin, Bill Marcum, Carrie Eleanor Reynolds, Letha Ravenscroft and others showed merit and deserve comment on their fine performance. The choruses were especially worthy of mention. They added pep and spirit to the whole production. There were also two picturesque dances which were coach- ed by Miss Wolfe. Members of the H. S. orchestra made up a small orchestra which played be- tween the acts. Miss Mable Gertrude King was the pianist for the operetta. The faculty of the Kingman schools were entertained at an annual dinner, at 6:30 o'clock, September 30. The pur- pose of this dinner was for the teachers to get acquainted with the town ipeople. Mr. Engelhardt introduced the mem- bers of the faculty who were here the preceding year, and Miss Heberling in- troduced the new teachers. The program consisted of a stunt by the grade school teachers, two readings by Miss Kellogg, and two solos by Mr. Regier. So you may see by this that the weath- er has been fine and that the good times were up to high standards. VVingate, Milford and President VVood ford lead the Student Council for anoth- er year. Sample and McClure head the G. R. and Hi-Y. The girls' quartette: VVelch, Ravens- croft, Pope and Reynolds. The boys' quartette: McClure, McCul- lough, Pipkin and Whitelaw. ut ide Th Classroom---What? Alright, Lefs See What We Have By Ruby Dutton Classes may be what one comes to school for, but they are not the things you remember after graduation. So let's pause a moment and look outside the class room to the extra-curricular ac- tivities of the school program. There are lots of very interesting things taking place. The Kingman chapter of the National Honor Society has been organized for seven years. The organization is based on four cardinal principles: Scholarship, character, leadership and service. The ones elected from the class of 1931 are: Ruth Sample, Ruby Dutton, Pauline Mc- Cartney, Margaret Warnberg, Maxine Clark and Charline Harner. To be eligible for election, a student must have done some service to his school, be honorable in character, show ability in leadership and rank in the up-- per one-third of his class in scholarship. To be chosen a member of this society is the highest honor awarded to any student in school. The membership is secured by faculty recommendation and election. The goal of this organization is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire for service and to pro- mote leadership. The total number of points of the members of the society are as follows: Charline Harner 53 Pauline McCartney 48 Ruth Sample 4715 Maxine Clark 44 Ruby Dutton 39 Margaret Warnberg 39 Take a peek into Miss Back's room on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:20. There one will find the dramatics class digging into the history of drama, types of plays, the history of play development and read- ing examples of each type, or even studying modern art. Some of the plays which have been presented by the dramatics class this year are: Long Distance, Forty Miles an Hour, 'The Truth for a Day, The Last Straw and How the Story Grew. The sponsors of the club are Miss Lydia Back and Mr Edward Kaufman. The members are: Ruby Dutton, Edna Schrag, Elma Pinkerton, Charline Harner, De-- light Cheatum, Mildred Child, Mabel G. King, Margaret Alice Pope, Mary Ellen Welch, Virginia Martin, Elsie Jane Long, Letha Ravenscroft, Elsie Crandall, Doro- thy Stormont, Mildred Peterson, Laura Frances Bixler, Sylvia Carder, Ruby Bula, Arlene Jones, Evelyn Ashcraft, 14 Dorothy Halsey, Carrie Eleanor Rey- nolds, Catherine Armstrong, Mary Jane Doyle, Maxine Clark, Archie Warnberg, Watson Weniger, Norman McCullough, Harold Graber, Durward Green. Tom Wingate, Lester McCutchen, Robert Eson, Bill Marcuni, Eugene Sutton, Oren McClure and Chester Whitelaw. Another interesting organization, of which Miss Back is sponsor, is the Boos- ter Club. This organization of girls has as its purpose, the furnishing of pep and enthusiasm in the student body and of- fering loyal support in all school activi- ties. They also present pep stunt chapels during the year. Each member Wears a uniform dress, a white sport skirt and sweater bearing the monogram K.B.C. in crimson, black and white. The officers of the booster club are: Ruby Dutton. presidentg Margaret Warnberg, secre- tary-treasurerg and Miss Back, sponsor. The members which are twenty in number, are nominated by the faculty, elected by the student body, and their names are: Ruby Dutton, Margaret Warnberg, Ruth Sa-mple, Rachael Hoov- er, Hester McKenna. Evelyn Ashcraft, Mary Ellen Welch, Margaret Alice Pope, Mildred Milford, Maxine Clark, Letha Ravenscroft, Mabel G. King, Elsie Cran- dall, Thelma Simmonds, Dorothy Stor- mort, Charline Harner, Carrie Eleanor Reynolds, Pauline McCartney, Viola Harris and Elsie Jane Long. Our excursion party will now drop irto Miss Forney's room during activity period on Tuesday and Thursday. There will be found one of the most industrious groups in the whole school, the debate squad. The members are: Josephine Brown and Ruth SHrr1Dl9, negative: Pauline McCartney' and Margaret Warn- berg, affirmative, and Miss Alice For- ney, spcnsor. The Kingman teams have had a very successful season consider- irg that two of the squad are new mem- bers this year. They are to be compli- mented on their good work. The teams tied for the district championship on decision, but lost on rankings. ' The debate results run as follows: Kingman won five decisions, Medicine Lodge, one, Kingman won three deci- sions, Pratt threeg Kingman won two dc- cisions. Ashland four. Kingman tied with Pratt on judges' decisions but won on rankings. They tied with Ashland on judges' decisions but lost on rankings. An important organization which meets in the inner office every once in a while is the Student Council, spon- sored by Mr. Halbower. To be elected to the Student Council is one of the big honors in Kingman High School. This organization is for the purpose of promoting the interest of the student body in matters of school welfare and to establish cooperation between the faculty and students. The council mem- bers have the authority to inflict punish- ment on those students who disregard the rules of the Council. The Student Council has established standards toward the betterment of the school. The Council consists of fourteen mem- bers as follows: five seniors, four jun- iors, three sophomores, and two fresh- rnen. They are elected by their respec- tive classes. The officers FFS! Oren Woodford, president, Tom Wingate, vice-president, and Mildred Milford, secretary-treasurer. Those elected this year are: seniors, Ruby Dutton, Tom Wingate. Oren Wood- ford, Jasper Swartz and Lester Mc-- Cutchen: juniors, Mildred Milford, Elsie Crandall, Leroy Young and Raymond Meng: sophomores, Rachael Murphy, Edith Longenecker and Boyd Pipkin: freshmen, Harold Graber and Eugene Hobson. One organization of outstanding im- portance in K.H.S. is the Girl Reserve Club, sponsored by Miss Orrie B. Kellogg. It has as its purposes to establish and maintain high standards of conduct and service among the girls, and to strive to develop the highest type of school spirit. The different G. R. committees planned and carried out several events this year-the Big-and-Little-Sister par- ty, Mother-Daughter banquet, a Hal- lowe'en party held with the Hi-Y, a G. R. and Hi-Y basketball game, -Dad-Daugh- ter party, and Senior Girls May break- fast, maintained a G. R. rest room for the use of all high school girls, gave baskets at Thanksgiving, sang carols to shut-ins and entertained the unfortunate children at Christmas. The purpose of the Girl Reserve Club is To find and give the best. The slogan is To face life squarely. A devotional and program meeting is held each Wed- nesday in the assembly room at 10:20. The G. R. cabinet members are: Ruth Sample, president, Margaret Warnberg, vice-president: Bernice Forney, treasur- er: Maxine Clark, program chairman: Laura Frances Bixler, junior high chair- man: Hilda Doze, publicity chairman: Ruby Dutton, social cheirman: Mildrel Milford, music chairman, and Delight Cheatum, secretary and devotional chair- man. The girls who attended the summer camb at Camp Wood are: Ruby Dutton, Margaret Warnberg, Lucille Erhard, Lois David, Mildred Peterson, Laura Frances Bixler and Miss Kellogg. Those attending the mid-winter con- ference at Pratt are: Miss Kellogg, Rubv Bula, Mae Young, Iantha Harner, Hilda Doze, Ruth Sample and Vivian Beck. Ruth Sample and Maxine Clark attended Estes Park in Colorado last summer, A local camp at Riverside was held last August with twenty-seven girls attending. The members of the Girl Reserve Club are: Marv DeWeese, Charline Harner, Bernice Williamson, Dorothy Bonnel, Ruth Hillman, Thelma Simmonds, Vera Bowyer, Ada Sheldon. Opal Vanderpool, Josephine Woodford, Elizabeth Williams, Mildred McBee, Delight Cheatum, Thel- ma Taber, LaFaun Gormley, Bessie Fornwalt, Ethel Cummings, Velma Jane Coleman, Margaret Warnberg, Mere- dythe Hodges, Alma Bowyer, Zelma Moore, Marjorie Johnson, Viola Harris, Bernice Forney, Georgia Hardy, Lucille Erhard, Ruth Sheldon, Rachael Hoover, Elsie Crandall, Dorothy Halsey, Iantha Harner, Laura F. Bixler, Virginia Mar- tin, Mabel G. King, Armilda Salmans, Mildred Burkhalter, Naomi Hooton, Lu- cille Kemp, Virginia Oakes, Maxine Clark, Josephine Brown, Barbara Bald- win, Mildred Peterson, Evelyn Ashcraft, Marie Stead, Mildred Milford, Mary El- len Welch, Margaret Alice Pope, Carrie Eleanor Reynolds, Letha Ravenscroft, Catherine Armstrong, Imo McBurney, Louella Mitchell, Ruby Dutton, Ruby Bula, Elsie J. Long, Hazel Crippen, Ra- chael Murphy, Edith Longenecker, Mil- dred Child, Hilda Doze, Elma Pinkerton, Lulu McDowell. Lois David, Beulah El- liott, Amelia Robinson, Ruby Ingram, Ruth Sample, M i s s K e l l o g g, Louise Weniger, Evelyn Cummings, Mae Young, Dorothy Webber, Arlene Jones and Reva Baker. Those belonging one semester are: Letha Wymore, Viola Dies, Lola Sedgwick, Esther Snyder, Margaret Specht, Sybil Jones, Faye Spradlin, Lucille Robertson, Vera Fox, Lois Lindt. Pauline McCartney, Cula Lindt, Hilda Voran, Frances Seigler, Beulah Hinderliter, Vivian Wilson. Dorothy Stormont, Mary Jane Doyle, Edna Schrag, Maudie Flesher and Vivian Beck. . A similar organization for boys is call-ed the Hi-Y. Its purpose is that of creating, maintaining and extending throughout the school high standards of Christian living. Mr. Seth Osborn was the sponsor this year. Eugene Robinson attended summer camp at Camp Wood. Those attending the conference at Hutchinson were: Ches- ter Whitelaw, Oren McClure, Harold Graber, Marion Hutto, Wilbur Showal- ter, Donald Hamilton and Mr. Osborn. The local club recently were hosts to the district Hi-Y officers' conference. The officers are: Oren McClure, pre- sident: Chester Whitelaw, vice-presi- dentg Bill Marcum, secretary-treasurerg Kenneth Jones. devotional chairman, Lester McCutchen, world brotherhood chairman: Norman McCullough, social service chairman, and Archie- Warnberg, publicity chairman. The members of the club are: Norman McCullough, Bill Marcum. Daniel Longe- necker, Wavne Catlin, William Rodman, Theodore Whittaker, Chester Whitelaw, Burpee Thompson. Loyd McAllister, Les- ter McCutchen, Paul Eberhardt, Neal Savoy, Francis Cheatum, Louis Mc- Manis, Lawrence Fornwalt, Lester Snyder. Mr. J. L. Engelhardt, Hugh Braly, Oren McClure. Louis Orr, Kenneth Jones, Boyd Pipkin, Leroy Young, Harold Graber, Sam Doll. Glenn Bobst, Franklin Drysdale, Orville Hornbaker. Watson Weniger, Oren Woodford, Wal- ton Kabler, Archie Warnberg, Mr. H. H. Halbower. John Duifin, Don Hamilton, Wilbur Showalter, Marion Hutto, Del- mar Anderson, Eugene Robinson and Si Westfall. Our excursion party will now drop in to Mr. Teas' room where an organiza- tion meets which is called Future Far- mers of America. It is a national or- 15 ganization of all boys taking the voca- tional agriculture course. The purposes for which this organiza- tion is formed are as follows: 1. To promote vocational education in agriculture in public schools. 2. To create more interest in intelli- gent choice of farming occupations. 3. To create and mature a love of country life. 4. To encourage recreational and edu- cational activities for students in voca- tional agriculture. 5. To promote thrift. 6. To encourge cooperative effort among students in vocational agricul- ture. 7. To strengthen the confidence of the farm boy in himself and in his work. 8. To develop rural leadership. The Kingman chapter of the Future Farmers, was organized April 8, 1929. The charter was granted the Kingman chapter, August 1, 1929, and the first formal initiation was held for fifteen greenhands October 24, 1929. The officers are: Leroy Young, fpresi- dent, Benny Reid, vice-president, May- nard Harner, secretary, Waldo Graves, treasurer, George Birkenbaugh, reporterg and Lawrence Gilchrist, watchdog. The members are: George Birken- baugh, Waldo Graves, Maynard Harner, Benny Reid. George Robertson, William Rodman, Archie Warnberg, Watson Weniger, Leroy Young, Glen Hinderliter, Wayne Connery, Charles Robinson, James Reid, Theodore Whittaker, Robert Epley, Albert Krehbiel, Ervin Naasz, Glen Bowyer, Vernon McPheeters, Law- rence D-eWeese, Eldon Moorhouse and Loren McClellan. On Wednesday, April 15 this excursion party stopped at the gym and what did they see but Alabama Bound, the play presented by the junior class and spon- sored by Mr. Edward Kaufman. This fascinating new play was full of spark- ling comic situations, dramatic tensions, and emotional scenes. The plot was un- usually original and singularly capti- vating. The play was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. All the cast were outstanding in their act- ing. and should be complimented on their huge success. Following is the cast: Bemis Bennington ........ Watson Weniger Hon, Jeremy Wise .,........,..... Bill Marcum James Patrick Burns, Stubby Paul Tolar Professor Noah Jabb ..,....... Oren McClure Beverly Loman ........................ John Hodges Squire Piper .................,,..... Elmer Schrag' Fay Fairbanks .,.................. Elsie Crandall Mrs. Clarice Courtney Frances Bixler Genieve McCully ................ Grace Hoffman Sammie Bell Porter .... Mary Jane Doyle Mr. Lutie Porter ..........,. Mildred Peterson Pink ...................,......,.,,.,,,,, Virginia Quillen The senior play, Not So Fast given May 8, at the gymnasium was a great success. It was well attended and well received by the audience. The good presentation of the play is credited to Miss Back, who worked so faithfully to make it a success. The play is an American comedy of to-day, written by Conrad Westervelt. With its sparkling, witty dialogue, and snappy lines, the story develops into a clever, modern comedy. Two specialties were presented be-