La Cygne Rural High School - Swan Yearbook (La Cygne, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1953 volume:

,--m .cw-. 1 1 . V . . I Y A EEST, 'N THE SENIOR CLASS of LA CYGNE RURAL HIGH SCHOOL takes you on a cruise to the Hawaiian Islands via THE SWAN of 1953 .XL Qezzfazzfbfz THE SWAN of 1953 is respectfully dedicated to Mr. Jack McClaskey X vocational agriculture instructor in appreciation of his work in erecting the Snack Shack, the gift to 1 the schoolirom the senior class. Qi azmfqf SJQIUZIQRN DIRECTOR TREASURER Harold Hoover CLERK Charles Modesitt Robert Teagarden Qkcu fy Roy Handley Principal American History Lois Irwin Music Jack McClaskey Vocational Agriculture Clara Handley Home Economics Biology Dewey Pinkston Commerce Robert Lawson Social Science General Science Viva Roberts English Wendell Frazell Industrial Arts Drivers Training Athletics Louise Mitchell Mathematics fly' ,L mm . . F GERALD STOKER President I'm tired of everything but girls. KATHY GOMERDINGER Vice-president Five foot two--eyes of blue. MARILYN VAIL Secretary Ah, sweet mystery of life! IEE ARMSTRONG Treasurer Never an unnecessary word. LOIS BLESSMAN Happy go lucky, carefree and gay--Let's just hope she stays that way. DORIS JUNE BOND Oh ou're 'ust saying that 2 Y . J 'cause lts true! ARNOLD DANIELS Look out! Here I come! MARILYN ANN FRANK The sweet, silent ty e , p . 1 Ap? C ., 'f - Q 9 ,' A 5.sil?9jlEg!i:m' ' 11 It I7 5 .3 'nu' WANDA LOU HAM MTT Beautiful, blond, but certainly not dumb! EDDIE HAUGHEY Ornery? Me? Never! BOB MONTEE I mind nobody's business better than my own. JUANITA KLAY Gifted with gab. SUE LAMASTER If study interferes with a good time-- leeve out the study. DARLENE HOAGLAN Who knows better than I? 1 V 1 Ak 9 fn? MARY JANE NOEL ' I hold right above all else. JACK O'BRIEN I did not understand your lnterrogation Vi A , bw mm if Typically tops in talent BILL PRATT Silence is golden. PAT PETOCK CAROL LYNN PURVIS Anyway--too much good looks is just a handi- cap. BOB STARK Never say die! DICK PERKINS Perky little pal. DONNA STAINBROOK I still cling to one NORMA JEAN WILSON I never worry. Colors: Maroon and white Motto: Forward ever, back ward never Flower: White Carnation Glenna Bartlea Roland Surbaugh Anita Sherman Edwin Benson Marilyn Stainbrook Clayton Carothers Beulah Massey Kenny McC1a.nahan Virginia Thomas James Shaffer Robert. McGee Viv ian Hat ch Wi l la rd Stev enin Joan Bro ckett Me lvin Arno ld Leonard Burbank Anna Mae Newlan Frankie Noel Juanita Brown Christina Sullivan Charles Weickert Bessie Cutburth Ruth Royer Warren Capehart Nadine Pease Ramona Trinkle Roy Geiger Virginia Hewitt Karen Boswell Rosie Arzberger Norma Bigham Nadine Stark Shirley Boswell Eileen Hardisty Norma Jean Stevenin Alice Sherman Daisy Showalter Jack Karr Lorene White Kenny Mooney Qswell 55 My 'lice Maschler Z Donald Surbaugh Flower-Pink tea rose olors--Blue and silver Motto--If we rest, we rust Sue Ross James Karr Loleta Miller Clayton Norton Jackie Miller Avalee Purvis Bob Gowing Mary McClanahan Gene Bond-Pres. Mary Ann White-V. Pres bhrtha Irwin-Sec. Larry Dan White-Trees. ned -dle 1 Eg? HA y ,-5, Mary Stainbrook X72 Carol Ann Long X Robert Rookstool Loren Miller Colors: Royal Blue and White Motto: Don't just itch for sucoessg scratch for it. Flower: Yellow rose. Joan Harold Russell Drake Rosetta Carter John McGinnis Eldon Terry Virginia Eversole Carl McClanahan Martha Arnold Kay Pinkston--Pres, Delores Mosler--V. Pres, Thurman Miller--Sec. Dorcas McClanahan--Treas, Deanna Stark ' Kathy Shaffer Lawrence Lehmer Arlene Culter Bob Sherman Carol Carothers Dee Seals Ruby Holman Dick Frank Marilyn Scott Don Stewart Autry Shaffer Don Stainbrook Willa Dean Kerns Pearl Rhynerson Eva Nhe Reece Melvin Cole Gloria VanVlack Larry Coffin Connie Newlan Not shown: Bill Ross Bill Tioton SWW The purpose of the Teen Age Book Club is to interest the students in better reading. The books selected for T. A. B. undergo the care- ful scrutiny of the Selection Committee and only the best copies are selected. Students buy the books at twentyhfive cents each and receive bonus books. This year under the direction of Mrs. Viva Roberts, officers, shown in the above picture, were elected from the English classes: Loren Reynolds, Avalee Purvis, Sue Ross, Mrs. Roberts, Joan Harold, Marilyn Scott, Pearl Rhynerson, Delores Mosler, Susie Norton, and Beulah Massey. . ,-44,-N 4' 4,5 ' 44,5 ' Jax - ,5a,x,.-gc.. ' ' Xegds. 'X.56TN.?:N.!,6:N..-ZJCN.-.Pl Kathy Gomerdinger was elected president of the Student Council which is composed of two representatives chosen by each class, Mr. Handley is the sponsor of this organisation, which helps plan all- student affairs such as assemblies, parties, and Homecoming activities. The members attended a Student Council conference in Lawrence in October. In the picture are: Larry White, Mr. Handley, Jack O'Brien, Carol Purvis, Marilyn Scott, Kathy Gomerdinger, Loren Reynolds, Martha Irwin, and Beulah Massey. Another member, Thurman Miller, is not shown. in N, S' E f . if' '41 gf-'H+ .fry ,377 f 'X IAN 38' nl' School party ea ag Senlor slumber party Babe 1n the woods Tons1ls 'So what? Its Ju n .4.+ . sw wi my wife aft ,ngff I What B this world coming to? t f5is95gLw,bfg Lostfgvvfa War heroes?? t Always laughing B on Three musketeer Q- Where are we going n won: .- Say cheese g Settin on a thorn f Interested 41 A wha' hoppin'?? - f,Y Q A Dale Evans , s g f Bottoms up' y see s as W Ha d A. Sunnlng 1 Just Mary Jane g gy 'W 'Q N gLg gy tif? Oh, those juniors g n,v.,v-Q,,..-.fgi e, 1 .,,,.......-is sg W in NNW K 'Ji 'Q n gl gW g gg J The music department under the instruction of Mrs. Lois Irwin was always hard at work preparing a program or working on special numbers for other school affairs. A cantata, HChilde Jesusn was presented by the glee clubs in December. The audience watched the pantomime on the stage as they listened to the story of Christmas as sung by the chorus in the balcony. La Cygne was host to the choral music groups of the county on March 20. In an afternoon session Otis J. Mumaw of K. S. T. C., Pittsburg, gave constructive criticism and instruction to each group. In the evening, selected numbers from each school were-presented in a program which featured the massed glee clubs of the six schools. Participation in the District Music Festival at Pittsburg on April 10 and ll was the climax for the hours of practice by the soloists, quartets, and ensembles, pictured on these pages. Those who received top ratings entered the state music contest in Emporia. The picture at the top of the page shows the girls glee club of 50 members with Sue Ross as accompanist. Below is the boys glee club of 13 With Carolyn Wilhoit as accompanist. Also pictured are the soloists who entered t e festival in Pitts urgg Gerald Stoker, Donne Pease, Jackie IXIIEH-ET, KEY PiHKSt0I1, SUS LeMaster, Sue Ross, Avalee Purvis, and Martha 9 ' C .X Q A x 9 H7 iw -3 lk Pj ?:. fl, ,521 :!!?E2E5:T: 2523 1 M v C A-.l ii . ,,,km,ef,, :,. La Cygne's school band, , C19ES6d in personnel this year. With the addition of four corps, and a majorette the band, made an attractive appearance. chosen were Alice Sherman, Ruth McClanahan, and Eileen Hardisty Ruth Ann Pease were the twirlers directed by Mrs. Lois Irwin in- high school twirlers, a drum already skilled in marchin After tryouts the twirlers Royer fshown abovel, Dorcas fbelowj. Noreer Smith and S: from grade school. Martha Irwin, Christina Sullivan, Avalee Purvis, Kay Pinkston, and Clayton Norton were the drummers. Linda Ross, a copy in miniature of her drum major sister, Sue Ross, marched with the band. With music and marching maneuvers, the band provided entertainment at halftime for all home football games. At the homecoming game 22 grade school twirlers, shown in the picture below. performed H drill with the band. In er homecoming activities for K.S.T.C. in Pittsburg. A county clinic was held in Mound City on March 27 with Randolph Foster of K.S.T.C, as critic and instructor. In the evening he di- rected the combined bands of the six schools in a concert. La Master played a trombone solo for this program. In A the band entered the District Music Festival in Pitt b s urg. German Band, pictured on page 16, played on many occasions Em' October the band took part in the parade and oth Sue pril The ,L J? cz.. D ,fe A fig? ,pyxjff , X ' - E WVFN T31 c..----N Sq A The Order of Business Efficiency Club, in its third year at La Cygne, continued its activities under the direction of Mr. Pinkston, instructor in the commerce department. Officers elected were Lois Blessman, presidentg Dick Perkins, vice-president, Beulah Massey, secretaryg and Carol Purvis, treasurer. The club is open to juniors and seniors who maintain an aver- age of B plus each six weeks in secretarial training, shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping. In the pictures below are the secretarial training class and one of the junior typing class. ,KXMARIQ1 'Wg 41 x Nfu Hog The Future Homemakers of America is an organization of girls who are studying, or have studied, home economics. The La Cygne Chapter, with Mrs. Handley as advisor and Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Purvis, and Mrs. Pease as the chap- ter mothers, has 62 members. The officers elected were Darlene Hoaglan, president, Mary Jane Noel, vice-president, Kathy Gomerdinger, secretary, Beulah Massey, treasurer, Glenna Bartles, reporter, Donna Stainbrook, par- liamentariang Carolyn Wilhoit, historian, Avalee Purvis and Martha Irwin, song leaders, and Sue Ross and Virginia Thomas, pianists. Some of the activities of the F. H. A. this year were a weiner roast with the F. F. A. boys, observance of National F. H. A. Week, a tea for the members mothers, the District meeting in Kansas City, Kansas, a Valentine party, a Style Review, a Food Sale, a meeting in honor of the seniors, and attendance at the Delegate Assembly and State Convention. The La Cygne Chapter was honored to have Jeannie Twogood elected to serve as district historian during this year. Jeannie Twogood and Avalee Purvis both had their names placed in nomination for offices at the delegate assembly. Seven girls worked to attain their state degrees which are award- ed at the State Convention each spring. Glenna Bartles, Jeannie Twogood, Virginia Thomas, Juanita Brown, Beulah Massey, Carolyn Wilhoit, and Vivian Hatch did the work required for these degrees. The German Band, pictured below, was organized in 1951-1952 with Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Handley as sponsors. This year it has performed at the District Convention in Kansas City, Kansas, at the Junior play, and at the State Convention in Topeka. The automobile was designed by Pat Petock, standing at the right in the picture. The members of the band are Christina Sullivan, Willadean Kerns, Sue Ross, Sue LaMaster, and Carolyn Wilhoit. Z if X SV 'it ' 7 J - 5 3' 2 ?ng4m :QQ , f eg O -1 .b- Q- Q' Y 'X' .0 , The on their classes. The kitchen. luncheon class of freshmen girls above are sewing aprons which they wore during their foods sophomore girls are shown at work in the The small picture shows their guests at a for pre-school children. In the picture below, the junior girls are at work on their woolen dresses. .! qi' E sz. . N-h Nz NZM ,'N pw f111'1 Lfh T-' '35-f f 3, AEQWQM A --L, P' F ,iw OFFICERS H' . , .63 j, A, 4 0 X, Pfesigenbg- ---- E ggi? OHBri1eln ' , ,,. :X 5 ,Q gno',J V ce- resi ent-- e aug ey .-'v -. 's!N, 3 QA0?i:'Nii,4 Qr Secretary ------- Dale Gomerdinger Ongfurfxlvx s Treasurer ------- Robert McGee C,'XW:, 9 Reporter--- ---- Gerald Stoker yn fb ofa Sentinel--- ---Merle Beckman gif' 1,-,J 515 ' Advisern- ---Mr. Jack McClaskey tl f 1 or 'fa 1 V ' . HQWQCVU' nib K - The La Gygne chapteri of the Future Farmers of America was comprised of thirty- eight members this year. To be a member of the F. F. A. a student must be regularly enrolled in vocational agriculture classes and must maintain a project at home. The highlight of the F. F. A. work was their Annual Parent and Son banquet held this year on December ll to eliminate con- flicts with the many spring activities. County Agent Bruce McLaury was the principal speaker. Honorary membership was awarded to Mr. George Harper for his assistance to the chapter. Initiation for ten greenhands was part of the program. Open house in the ag building followed. Other activities of the chapter in- cluded a pest eradication contest, a paper drive, attendance at the American Royal, and participation in judging contests. Gerald Stoker was honored with an invi- tation to participate in the activities of the National F. F. A. chorus at the National F. F. A. convention held from October lO to 17. The senior F. F. A. boys are shown erecting a flagpole on the football field. This pole was presented to the school by the La Gygne post of the American Legion and was first used at the homecoming game. mwax, ww WMS Enrolled in the four vocational agriculture classes were eleven fresh- men, eight sophomores, fourteen juniors, and four seniors. The freshmen developed basic skills in shop work including tool condi- tioning, welding, soldering, forging, carpentry, and sheet metal work. The sophomores worked on general farm projects such as feeders, hay- racks, and loading shoots. A project in the junior class was to completely recondition some farm machine. A fourth class in agriculture for seniors was added to the curriculum this year. The senior boys prepared a farm plan which included a map of the farm, plans for soil conservation, crop rotation, and marketing of livestock and crops. This class also built the refreshment stand on the football ield. as W Q 4... ,v ,qv-I 5..- Industrial Arts Classes began their second year in the new building with Wendell Frazell as the instructor for the twenty-three boys enrolled in this course. There were seven in the fresh- man class, where the work consists of mechanical drawing and learning to use the tools. The seven sophomores, three juniors, and six seniors workedcn var- ious projects including such articles as coffee tables, magazine racks, end tables, and cedar chests. , 1 3fqMf' 5 .,Wv '9' dnowwa In the pictures-- Bobby Stark is working on his cedar chest 5 Raymond Potts is using the wood lathegRichard Butts, the scroll sawg and Eddie Heughey, the drill press. The vinyl table top is one of Eddie's projects. Dick Perkins and Jack Hewitt are using wood lathes. Below are Jack Miller at the scroll saw, Bob Gowing at the drill press, and Jack Karr using the circular saw as? E In the pictures-- Bill Pratt is using the miter-box sawg Kenneth McC1anahan, the circular sawg and Arnold Daniels, the jointer. Donne Pease and Jerry Boswell are busy work- ing on a cedar chest. Clayton Norton is making use of the miter-box saw. At work on their draw ing boards are Carl McClanahan Melvin Cole, Lawrence Lehmer, Kay Pinkston, and Bob Sherman, freshmen. --p-Z MII? rw: UCHU fig Vin 'Q K Q ' 4 fini ,S 3:6-43223 get ln, fe .Si f QQ?- Gs 'HW' ' 'bm,,y,pg .f if f 3 U51 if ENGLISH II 3 S i 'Y' -5 ' -lug ...........,, X liars- ,- ,,. Q I, y.'l ,. ,.. A' wr-N Q? Fi' AL mifgfgf , f ff' f , ,Q ff! f -ww, .44 M3 Driver Education classes, which are offered each semester under the instruction of Mr. Wendell Frazell, combine actual driving training with class room study to teach proper driving habits. The picture shows the first semes- ter class. Other future drivers took the course the second semester. W e in L X -4-. A ft-elle'-5 Q e vra? t' Physical Education is required for all freshmen and sophomores. Exer- cises, games, hikes, and square dances are enjoyed by the students. Classes meet in the gym during the winter but on warm days they prefer the athletic field. Coach Wendell Frazell is the instructor for both classes. :LX ,ff 'Y' 4 'A Lu Q9 nv jf If vs ,Q Coach Frazell and Jack McClaskey are 9, u talking over strategy for the '52 seascn. Wendell Frazell in his first year at L. R. H. S. coached a squad of twenty-eight players, composed of seven seniors, thirteen juniors, six sophomores, and two freshmen. With only a few lettermen returning, the team consisted of much new talent. Letters were awarded to sixteen players during the '52 season. Although the team ranked only fourth in the league, they felt the constant support of the school which kept up the team spirit. Mr. McClaskey and Mr. Lawson assisted Coach Frazell. Mr. Lawson also served as sportscaster of the games. a . . ' ' ' balsa O sbt We' wfxyp 0 1 . ef '06 e1 0 X Qagfg D. Surbaugh Boswell 3C0tb O'BTien , G-169 lbs '1'-185 lbs QB-152 lbs C0-CaPta1H T-195 lbs Bond C5150 lb S Stark Pease TB-150 lbs QB-150 bs 2 . v an 1 - 'lv ' V ' MW A, iihiwzgfd 2- nf 9 f 1 , 'gf A 4, I , K 2 ' , J, if ' 'lr 5 3' N, 5 1' x f' ii g X J Q W' -:13:,: iv, Y V krfgixx? J y - -1 J i asv , , ,, M33 PW' lfbw' 'MSW 'hwxs 7 : sw-:QQMSQ-new-sssffesafasneer A at at if i e 'Sir is 1 ' swf MW IW nm- J 5 Q- 12 W iw W 1 .vvl zbgki -' ,V 1 Q Q, f 3 V -if f-rf -if 1 A I Back: Mr. McClaskey, Dick Perkins, John McGinnis, Junior Clay, Gene Bond, Donald Surbaugh, Roy Geiger, Bob Gowing, Willard Stevenin, Roland Surbaugh, Edwin Benson, Jim Shaffer, Dee Seals, Eddie Haughey, Coach Frazell Center: Lee Armstrong, Raymond Potts, Melvin Arnold, Jack 0'Brien, Jerry Boswell, Kenny McClanahan, Arnold Daniels, Duane Tracy. ' Front: Donald Hays, Gerald Stoker, Melvyn Scott, Ronald Hays, Bob Stark. Jackie Hewitt, Donne Pease, Dale Gomerdinger, Larry White. League Blue Mound 20 LaCygne 6 Pleasanton 6 LaCygne 125 Parker 14 LaCygne 13 Hound City 25 LaCygne 6 Non-League Springhill 7 LaCygne 6 Bronson 7 LaCygne 0 Uniontown 7 LaCygne 54 Louisburg 13 LaCygne 7 . 0 EDQUI YQOEE Q05 'l65U3 sit lbs Hewitt 7 R. Hays R. Surbaugh Stoker Gomerdinger Tracy Co-Captain FB-141+ lbs G-138 lbs WB-ll+5 lbs C-132 lbs T--165 l'DS WB-165 lbs 4 X if 4 Front: Donald Stainbrook, Bill Ross, Roland Surbaugh, Robert McGee, Larry White, Carl McClanahan. Center Donald Hays, Bobby Stark, Bobby Gowing, Jerry Boswell, Ronald Hays, Gerald Stoker. Back: Melvyn Scott, Dick Perkins Melvin Arnold, Jack 0'Brien, Kenney McClanahan, Donne Pease, Coach Frazell. wi' Wk A TEAM Mound City-50 Blue Mound-52 Louisburg--55 Pleasanton-46 Prescott---50 Parker ----- 57 Mound City-51 Blue Mound-50 Parker ---- -5 Pleasanton- Prescott--- Miami ------ Lou1sburg-- Prescott--- Greeley ---- Schedule Cygne 45 50 41 29 54 48 41 41 B TEAM Mound City Blue Mound Louisburg- Pleasanton Prescott-- Parker ---- Mound City Blue Mound Parker ---- Pleasanton Prescott Miami Louisburg lx Cysne N ' lf A 26 15 18 55 51 59 44 40 52 ix?-KS 415 if --1 5 my Qwm ATTENDANTS Susie Norton Keren Boswell Donne Pease Gene Bond Eva May Reece Melvin Cole 14 The pep club girls in their blue jackets and red skirts were a colorful group seen and heard at every game of football and basketball. A school bus provided transportation to all out of town games. The four cheerleaders had a perfect attendance record, as did many of the members. Doris June Bond was elected president, Sue La Master, vice-president, and Lois Blessman, secretary. Jeannie Twogood, marshall, kept-the attendance records, and Avalee Purvis served as treasurer. The cheerleaders this year were Virginia Hewitt, Rosie Arzberger Cshown at the top of the pagej, and Nadine Pease and Susie Norton Cshown belowj. A chili supper was given for the football squad and Coach Frazell at the close of the season. Party games and dancing followed the program. 7' ff i , i a , i K 'f W5 X an ff If ,X XX ix f ' 'V 'cf gHi1ri12r5 617BB1IBf5n Junior Class Play Wilbur Maxwell, thirteen, full of life ---------------------------Donald Hays Hercules Nelson, Wilbur's bosom pal ---------------------------Junior Clay Celeste, the object of Wilbur's affection -------------- Carolyn Wilhoit Nina Quigley, the bright spot in Hercules' eye- ------ Marilyn Stainbrook Frankie, Celeste's lively little sister --------------------------Susie Norton Aunt Mary, Hercules' understanding aunt - ---- ------------------ Jeannie Twogood Uncle Bob, Hercules' jovial uncle ---------------------------Donne Pease Granny, Uncle Bob's hep-cat grandmother ------------------------Glenna Bartles Mr. Quigley, also quite a hep-cat ------------------------Sidney Bullock Dr. Brown, with a cordial disposition ---------------------------Ronald Hays Madeline, Mr. Quigley's austere sister -----------------------Virginia Thomas HEPPY Schuster, lawyer, friend of Madeline --------------- - ---- Melvyn Scott Daphne, the quiet, old-fashioned maid -------------------------Beulah Massey Claude, the talkative caretaker --- ----- ------ ----------- Merle Beckman Helper -------------- --7---Leonard Burbank W xmmmbs Directed by Mrs. Viva Roberts Musical Specialties Directed by Mrs. Lois Irwin German Band ------------- --F. H. A- Girls Sue LaMaster Christina Sullivan gue Ross Carolyn Wilhoit Willa Dean Kerns nMy Mann--Vocal Solo--Christina Sullivan Song: WButtons and Bowsn ----------- ---- Ruth Royer Karen Boswell Marilyn Scott Willa Dean Kerns Nadine Pease Song: nI'm Going Back To Where IW Came Une-Act Plags WHITE TABLECLOTHS fA.DranuU Hiram Brown, a farmer ---- Donald Surbaugh Emma Brown, his wife ------- Alice Sherman Mattie, their daughter---Virginia Hewitt Lem Blodgett, son of a neighbor --------------------------Larry White ALMOST SEVENTEEN' f A Comedyj Ralph Ennis, just seventeen today ------------------------Thurman Miller Mary Ennis, his understanding mother, ---- ----- - ----------- Dorcas McClanahan Joe Ennis, his father ------- Kay Pinkston Peggy, his teasing little sister, ------------------------Delores Mosler Fromw Jerry Boswell Robert Gowing James Karr Clayton Norton Quartet: nBasin Street Bluesn WCarolina Moonn Avalee Purvis Carolyn Wilhoit Martha Irwin Susan Ross Square Dance --------- -------- - ---- ------ Alice Sherman Kenneth Mooney Mary Ann White Gene BOHd Rozella Arzberger Jack Miller' Jean Bigham Jerry Boswell I uA.MAD BREAKFASTH IA Farcep Mrs. Simpkins, the landlady - ........ ........ -.----- -Eva May Reece Lizzie, maid of all work ---------------------Virginia Eversole Miss Brown, young lady boarder -----------------------Pearl Rhynerson Miss Smith, another boarder ------------------------Shirley Harold Miss Green, also a boarder and an artist -------------------------Arlene Culter Mrs. Hill, a boarder who has nerves --------------------------Deanna Stark Mr. Hill, who goes in for spiritualism -----------------------Lawrence Lehmer Mr. Roberts, a boarder with an appetite --------------------------Loren Miller Mr. Jones, given to practical joking -----------------------------Bill Ross Mr. Long, of an enquiring turn of mind -----------------------Carl McClanahan 1... 5- ,o' ' 12- ' 16.- 1 X7-1-, 18- Qu fl g 19- 26- Bronson wins ,f 1 2' ...fvxr- 5. 2- X YGQ 7- 3- - First league pam, School begins Class Organization All-school picnic Broke seniors! Rings arrive today Cheerleaders chosen Indians lost to Spring Hill over La Cygne Seniors donate the Snack Shack Indians scalp Union- town here Smile pleaset Senior pictures Group and individual pictures today game with Blue Mound Band to K.S:T.C. Homecoming I' I Iii!! T5l1 10 ll 14- National F.F.A. Convention at Kansas City, Kansas 15- F.H.A. - F.F.A. 17- Homecoming F.H.A. District 18 20 21 24 enjoy picnic Indians beat Blue Jays at Pleasanton meeting at K.C. - Voc. Ag. seniors to American Royal Student Council to Lawrence - Senior's Jack and Marilyn crowned at Homecoming game 28- M H li QIIXADIIIIJDU O.B.R. organized 637- State Teachers Convention -Magazine sales Gnd- total-3857.95 Safety Films shown Indians lose to the Mound City Eagles Chile supper for the football boys Childs Jesus 26- The Thanksgiving assembly presented 27- Thanksgiving vacation begins 4- Junior play success ,,f 5- First B.B. game at , ijfflv Mound City ,agsf ' -W2 ll- F.F.A. Parent-Son fl ' af? Banquet f If 1 16- Eagles win over La- ds Cyane Wm 19- Christmas party Ilv0I.'llII!L'lI 24- Christmas va 25- cation begins Christmas Party 5 6 ,j.j::' ng ' X 9 ., qllby N 15 r g 16- 1 K-lQlll-NIT 20, defeat Indians Indians win over Mr. Rosefs pictu Mr. James Mosley Lose close game Mrs. Ibsen's hea 23- 29- 50- :1 5' I 6- lO- 1 15- 18- 21- F.H.A. dlegates fag, 5- 1 M11 Q- Q it 20- ' 27 url. ll : - here lO- , '- ll- lx 'b', 24- -H-h'qgmgDg- 25- .-XIII' 3- ' 12- h 14- 0 n C3 15- CD 17- 20- 28- School begins again Pleasantion Blue jays beat Indians Indians scalp Pres- cott Hornetts La Cygne wins over Parker Panthers Indians lost to the Mound City Eagles Blue Mound Bulldogs the Parker Panthers res of Europe 's travel pictures to Pleasanton lth lecture Win by one point over Prescott One Act Plays are a success Indians lost to the Miami squad La Cygne defeats Louisburg Wildcats Indians lose in Linn Co. Tourney to Topeka Indians lose to the Greeley squad in Class B Tournament 5 D ,6,- Inter-class Tournament State degrees award- ed at Topeka League Vocal Music Festival here League Band Festival District Music Fes- tival at Pittsburg Solist's journey to Pittsburg again Senior play The Canni ba l Quee n Linn Co Track Meet Regional Music Fes- tival at Emporia Junior-Senior Ban- quet Style Review given Senior assembly Senior Sneak Day Baccalaureate Commencement Alumni Banquet I 2 1 Hi 'X u ljlklly 552,15 The bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and the custodians form an important part of the school organization. Mr. Ray Wade operated four buses traveling l5O miles daily, and carry- ing ll5 students to the grade and high school. The buses were also used for transportation for many extra-curricular trips. The bus drivers were Leo McRae, Raymond Stump, Chet Carpenter, and Harry Anderson. Mrs. Elmon Jackson and Mrs. Wallace Cudney prepared hot lunches which were served to an average of l5O students each day. Mr. Frederick Irwin and his father, Mr. H. F. Irwin, kept the four buildings clean and in order. Their extra work to help with lighting and stage effects for plays, assemblies, and parties was always appreciated. ada? zffweg if ffw'M'4 Hman. 8 V Q ' s Q 2 W vi' X QE 3f55E 21233: .' I I 2 ' K EMM ' it ' DOHNH .w 3 J A 2 l We bywzzn Ein! Editoi Lois Blessman Assistant Editor Merle Beckman Art Editor Pat Petock Sports Editor Jack O'Brien Social Editor Carol Purvis Photographer Eddie Haughey Typists Sue LaMaster Doris June Bond Business Managers Gerald Stoker Jack Hewitt Sponsor Miss Louise Mitchell We decided to take a cruise to the Hawaiian Islands via THE SWAN of 1953 because of our pleasant memories of the banquet we had given for the seniors of 1952 in a Hawaiian setting. As we have enjoyed putting this volume together as a record of our school days as seniors, so we hope you may find plea- sure in its pages. The need for a permanent structure for a food stand to use during the football season had been ap- parent since the beginning of night football games in 1950. Believing this to be a worthwhile project, the seniors decided to invest their class money in a mSnack Shackm to be used by the F.H.A. and F.F.A. who share the work and profits of the food selling. Mr. McClaskey and the vocational ag boys began the build- ing and it was used during this season. A sketch of the Snack Shack by the staff artist is shown. :: EEWMEE EE E5 MES E5 is EE IEE ' llihlisln fi' U fiww WQ .4151 . nd mm I' J : l:'1f?0l.'c?:Wl Iiilihn -: ' L, ,' NH ' QtrMNWWMfQ?W'W. f ,..Q' A jif sd : 'Wim. fH'z.121?ff ,' W! 2 'A III u ',!Jgif,f,.fl V 7 C nfl! ' ll H, i Q E 'gee U s an H1 7 b if i HLOHH OE E '- 3 'ff ' A ,vfftst ff. gh-'ln. EE qzggiighug . m ' ' is W M ,fs rrrs N--' EL - ,ass i - i f-as W- msmsmsmfwswsmswsue-s-5-E-EJEW SIIIIIEHIIIIUEIIIIIsillllEIIIIIEIIIIIEIIIIIEHIIIEHHIEIIIIIEIIIIIEHIIIEIIIIIEIIIII- wswswswswsmsmsmsmsmsMsmsmswg Ulll YOUR YEARBOOK Lithographed by . . . SEMCO C0l0R PRESS Fine College and Highschool Annuals Roy H. Noel, Representative P. O. Box 1107 Joplin, Mo. B. L. SEMTNER 129 N. W. 3rd St. President OKLAHOMA CITY HENDERSON'S GLEN HAYS, STANDARD SERVICE CONS-,RUC-I-IGN., If yolgejillljnjn QSUEOSZEVKIEL SI-Ixdafins zAi:e:ring I or o ypes FREE ESTIMATES! Best Wishes for a Happy Future Telephone 32R VERGIL 81 GOLDIE HENDERSON Congratulations to the Class of I953! SUCCESS and HAPPINESS to the t CLASS OF 1953 MANGOLD FUNERAL SERVICE HEALTH, SUCCESS ond HAPPINESS to the Class of I953I Res.'I4 - - PHONES - -Office I7 Real Estate Insurance Notary Public P. B. LEIVY D. L. Long Phone 668 La Cygne, Kansas BABY CHICKS 0 Baby Chicks and Custom Hatching 0 0rphan Annie Hatchery LA CYGNE, KANSAS PHONE 220 Faster Long Distance Service LA CYGNE APPLIANCE STORE When You Call By Number. Radio, Television ond Refrigerator Sales and Service Peoples Mutual Telephane Co. ELECTRIC SUPPLIES U ' L. P. Ga A LaCygne, Kansas mon S gem John Smith, Prop. Phone 53 Congrotulotions to Seniors of 1953 IOKA FARM si-ionri-noni-is ROBERT TEAGARDEN LaCYGNE, KANSAS SUCCESS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1953 Oberton Feed Store QUISENBERRY FEEDS Lo Cygne Kansas Farris Service Station FOR THE BEST IN MOTORING PLEASURE USE . . . Texaco Firechief or Firechief Gasoline Also Three Fine Oils to Choose from HAVOLINE - TEXACO - VALOR Dunlop Tires, Tubes, and Batteries RusseII's Cafe COLD SODA POP ond BEER SANDWICHES Linn County Bank ESTABLISHED 82 YEARS Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 1 We Appreciate Your Potronage' DAN C. ROSS, President La Cygne, Kansas Phone 2I2J COMPLIMENTS OF . . . Lo Cygne Products LaCygne, Kansas CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS James Persons Telephone 'I92 and 30 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! Skelly Station New 81 Used Machinery Used Cars LESTER 81 DOROTHY NEWLAN McCann Jewelry WATCH AND J EWELRY REPAIR LA CYGNE, KANSAS BUCHANAN CASH GROCERY Up to Date Self service sfmv Best in Quality - Best in Service FROZEN FOODS - FISH - ICE CREAM LaCygne, Kansas Phone 2 0 2 LaCygne Dry Cleaners Best Wishes Class of 1953 MR. 86 MRS. PAUL EBERHART SMlTH'S HARDWARE LaCygne HARDISTY 5 G' l0c STORE Where Your Dollar . . . Has More Cents Wayne and Violet Harclisty LaCygne Kansas BLAKER LUMBER 81 GRAIN COMPANY Congratulations Class of '53 Phone 35 La Cygne, Kansas STAIN BROOK AUTO SUPPLY Firestone Tires-Tubes-BOTTGHSS Complete Line of Parts Cars-Trucks-Tractors La Cygne, Kansqs Phone 21 Kansas Semco Color Press OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA Publishers of Fine High School Annuals ROY H. NOEL, Manager I Northern Sales Division PHONE 1412 P. 0. Box 1107 JOPLIN, MISSOURI SUCCESS ond HAPPINESS Hqrper Truck Line to the CIOSS of For the Best in Service and Sovir1QS Ship Anything You Have With . . . ozone: L. HARPER RAY V. WADE Daily Trips to and From Kansas City Lo Cygne, ' Kansas GEO. E. HARPER, Owner CALVlN'S CLOTHING Your . . . FriendIy Service Store Flossie Colvin - Melba Fisher - Lois Blessman CONGRATULATIONS 0pql'5 Bequty Shoppe CLASS OF 1953 Congratulations to MAY SUCCESS BE YOURS . Class of 1953 WADE BROS, gn! 50, MOVIES... Are Bebter Than Ever In Time of Stress -RELAX- SEE AMovlE SWAN THEATER S 81 D MOTOR SERVICE Congratulations Class of 1953 NEAL DRISKILL GREASE SERVICE MOBILGAS - OILS - TIRES B. L. PHALEN Phone 3 LaCygne, Ka MARIE'S BEAUTY SHOP Congratulations Class of 1953 M A R I E B A I R D C. T. POTTER MOB I LOI L MOBILGAS SEWALL PAINTS GLENN PEASE QUALITY Gnocsnv Phone 2I3 Fresh Fruits, Meats, Vegetables Wr' Apprcciate Your Patronagen Fqrmefg Pl-Qduge LITTLE DUTCH MILL Congratulations to Home of the BIG Sandwich Class of 1953 Plate Lunches Chili-Pie-Ice Cream WARD ALLEN, Prop. THE VEITHS LaCygne, Kansas Phone 21 VAWTER'S DRUG STORE THE REXALL STORE Arctic Ice Cream - Drugs, School Supplies, Sodas LA CYGNE, KANSAS STOP! sHoP! sAvE: M C R A E ' 5 COLD STORAGE LOCKERS EVA'S GROCERY Groceries - Ice Ice Cream - Pop Phone 125 La Cygne, Kansas Carl McRae Phone 49 K I x K, ff G I 1 P P 1 x 5