Labette Community College - Parkan Yearbook (Parsons, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1956 volume:

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H5 - 31,5 .lg gy ?-5-:If if .ly 4' -J-'wi -1 .5 ' f 11:5 l1'ff'.5414 , 1 'fvla Ei Q ,, , wh? , U -il?-N' A A 1 79 - L ' ii S ii 2 s R 1 the 1956 Parlian IN THE MODERN MANNER fbecficaiian For his unselfish devotion to Parsons Junior College, the 1956 ParKan is very respectfully dedicated to Mr. Herbert James Mr. james XVith Students and Tape Recorder NX XGYYXC ez W uh DOW A UGC new KX Mr. James With Coke Machine and Cokcs Mr. fumes With Door and Dreamy Look QSM, 36253 as ABOVE: Mr. Wfnllncc H. Ciutliridgc, Superintendent of Schools RIGHT: Mr. S. H. Loughmillcr THIRD ROW ABOX' Ii: Mr. E. '. ii' , Wfidup, Mr. Kirk Austin ABOVE: Clmrlcs E. Tliicbaud, Dunn l,llliT: Dr. Earl A. Martin, President of the Board FOURT H ROXV A BOVE: Mr. Glenn jones and Mr. Wliltcr Crawford L EFT 1 Mr. P.xul liolandcr. Clerk of the Board Lorene Bailey B.S., M.S. Natural Sciences Eddice Barber B.S., M.A. English Ephner tl. Bowin B.S., M.S. Business Administration Zada Chase B.S. Art Mildred Cunningham B.A., M.A. Political Science Charles F. Foiles B.A., M.S. Chemistry Lucille Bailey B.S., M.S. Business Administration Wilbur L. Bolander A.A., B.S. Auto Mechanics Pauline Bracken B.S., M.S. Girls Physical Training Drum Corps Inez Cunningham B.S., M.S. English G. Kenneth Epp B.A., MS. Mathematics C. H. Franklin B.S., M.E. Phychology, Education Ralph W. Gaier B.S. Vocational Agriculture Metalwork Victor Hall B.S., M.S. Industrial Drawing Dwight Howard B.A., B.S., M.S. Librarian Fred L. Hurst BS., Instrumental Music james S. Irick BS., MS. Business Administration Physical Training Herbert James B.A., M.S. Foreign Languages English Harold johnson B.A. Human Relations Physical Training Kenneth E. Knox A.A., B.A., M.S. Physical Sciences Alohn McCallum B.A., M.S. Journalism, English W. xl. Newell B.S. Printing Max Schiefelbusch l5.S., M.S. Political Science Physical Training Mary L. Scott B.S., M.A. Social Science Roger H. Johnson B.A., M.S. Vocal Music Dramatics Paul A. Komatz I3 S., M.S. W'ood Work Pearl Morton B.A. Cafeteria Director Foods Ralph Onion B.S. Mathematics Physical Training Leeta Scott B.S., M.A. Efficiency Survey Margaret E. Smith B.A., M.A. Dean of Woiiien Speech Vesta Smith B.S., M.S. Clothing Elmo XVintersteen B.S. Driver Education Lois Jean Lundy B.A. Administration PJC OSCAR ADCOX Parsons Vocational Choice: Pharmacy Main Interests: Animals, Chemistry CHRISTINE I-IENRIETTA ANDERSON Thayer Vocational Choice: Home Economics Main Interests: Art, Music, Sports Activities: Choir 1954 195 5 Carousel', 1954 Pep Club 1954 1955 International Club 19 54 YWCA 19 5 4 WAYNE BANZET Cheropa Vocational Choice: Biological Science, Physical Education Awards and Achievements: Football Letterman 19 5 3 19 5 4 Track Letterman 19 5 4 Activities: Intramural Basketball 19 54 1955 Basketball Manager 195 5 KENNETH BARSCH Thayer Vocational Choice: Mechanic Main Interests: Hunting, Fishing SOPHOMORES TOM BAYLESS Parsons Vocational Choice: Teaching Main Interests: Working Awards and Achievements: Football Letterman 1952, 1953, 1954 Activities: Choir 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 International Club 1952, 1953, 1954 Polychromes 1953, 1954, 1955 YNICA 1952 1953 Football 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Trz1Cli 1952 School Service 1952, 1953, 1954,1955 Pep C1ub19S3, 1954, 1955 W1 he Night of January 16th 1955 '5Amahl and the Night Visitorsn 1953 1954 Carousel 1954 'KThe Vagabond King 1952 The Red Mill 1953 The Skin of Our Teeth 1953 The Lottery 1953 Singing Christmas Tree 1952, 1954, 1955 PAULINE BEASLEY Parsons i Q L. L:.,'Eg.l ..f.:i...,...4faf' Vocational Choice: Secretary Main Interests: Sports, Dramatics, Church Activities Awards and Achievements: Scholarship ParKan Editor 1953 Attendance Activities: Choir 1952 1954 The Vagabond King 1953 Carousel 1954 P:1rK:1n Staff 1952 1953 LESTER BLACKBURN Parsons CHARLES EDXVARD BROOKS Parsons RUBY BUCKLER Vocational Choice: Elementary Education Main Interests: Art, Music BOB BURNET'l'E Vocational Choice: Mechanical Engineering CAROLYN CHAPMAN Vocational Choice: Logopedics Main Interests: Reading, Working Awards and Achievements: Football Queen 1953 Activities: Pep Club 1952, 1953,1954, 1955 Footlights Club 1952 Drum Corps 1952 1953 SYBIL SUE COOPER Vocational Choice: Social Science Activities: Pep Club 1953, 1954, 1955 Student Council 1954 Drum Corps 1952 1953 Intramural Basketball 1953 ParKan Business Staff 1954 School Service 1953, 1954, 1955 PAGE 14 PJC Parsons Parsons Parsons Parsons SOPHOMORES ELISEO CRUZ Parsons Vocational choice: Social Art DWAYNE DANIELS Parsons Vocational Choice: Vocational Education Business Administration Main Interests: Sports, Art Awards and Achievements: Basketball Letterman 1952, 1953, 1954 Football Letterman 1952, 1953, 1954 Tennis Letterman 1952, 1953, 1954 Honorary Co-Captain Football 1953 1955 Honorary C0-Captain Basketball 1954 Isobel Martin Athletic Award 1954 ParKan King 1954 ParKan Favorite 1954 Art Award 1954 Activities: Football 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Basketball 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Tennis 1952, 1953, 1954 Student Council 1954 1955 President - Student Council 1955 School Service 1954 ,IIMMIE JOE DAVISON Columbus Vocational Choice: Business Administration Main Interest: Sports Awards and Achievements: Intramural Champion Team 1954 Activities: Football 1954 1955 Track 1954 Intramural Basketball 1954 1955 Pep Club 1955 JULIA DOVE Parsons Vocational Choice: High School Teaching Main Interests: Library Wfork, Church Activities Awards and Achievements: Scholarship Award 1952, 1953, 1954 Activities: YWCA 1952, 1953, 1954 SCA 1955 Choir1952,1953,1954,1955 International Club 1952, 1953, The Vagabond King 1952 uTl1e Red Milli, 1953 'QCarousel 1954 Amahl and the Night Visitorsu 1954 The Skin of Our Teeth 1953 Polychromes 1954 1955 Drum Corps 1952, 1953, 1954 Pep Club 1953 1954 President - YWCA 1954 School Service 1952 1954 1954 15 PJC JIM DRAPER Olathe Vocational Choice: Coaching Main Interest: Sports Awards and Achievements: Basketball Letterman 1954 Activities: Basketball 1954 1955 Sports Staff - Reporter 1955 Sports Staff - ParKan 1955 KATHLEEN DRAYTON Parsons Vocational Choice: Secretary Main Interests: Movies, Reading, Music Awards and Achievements: Home Nursing Certificate Activities: Choir 195 5 Intramural Basketball 1953, 19 54, 1955 Intramural Volleyball 195 5 ROLLAND VICTOR ELLIOTT Altoona Vocational Choice: Aeronautical Engineer Activities: Band 1955 Track 19 54 Polychromes 195 5 Choir 195 5 School Service 1954 CAROL SUE ELLIS Parsons Vocational Choice: Elementary Education, Music Main Interests: Music, Church Activities, Sports, School Awards and Achievements: Miss Parsons Alternate 1954 Activities: School Service 1953, 1954, 1955 uThe Red 15111155 1953 Choir1953,1954,1955 Po1ychromes1953,1954, 1955 Cheerleader 1954 Pep Club 1953, 1954, 1955 Band 1953 Amahl and the Night Visitors 1953 1954 The Curious Savagen 1953 1954 The Night of January 16th', 1955 Intramural Basketball 1953, 1954, 1955 16 SOPHOMCRES RAY N. FINCHER Parsons Vocational Choice: Ministry Main Interests: W1'iting, Foreign Languages Activities: Carousel 1954 The Night of January 16th 1955 SCA 1955 YMCA 1953 Choir 1954 1955 International Club 1953 President - International Club 1953 MARVIN FOGLEMAN Thayer Vocational Choice: Agriculture Main Interests: Sports, Church Wo1'k, Horses, Farming Activities: Track 1954 Intramural Basketball 1955 SCA 1955 LOUISE I7RAME Parsons Vocational Choice: Laboratory Technician Main Interests: Sports, Music Awards and Achievements: Scholarship 1953,1954,1955 Intramural Champion Team 1954 Activities: Pep Club 1953, 1954, 1955 Pep Council 1953 1954 Intramural Basketball 1953, 1954, 1955 Intramural Volleyball 19 55 Reporter Staff 1953 GAA 1953 School Service 1954 1955 Band 1953 JIM RAY FULTZ Parsons Vocational Choice: journalism Main Interests: XVriting, Music, Radio, Physical Culture Awards and Achievements: Editor - School Reporter 1955 Activities: Renorter Staff 1954 1955 The Curious Savagev 1954 ParKan Staff 1954 1955 YIVICA 1954 Secretary-Treasurer - YMCA 1954 School Service 1955 17 PJC ADA M. GADDIS REEVES Parsons Vocational Choice: Secretary Main Interests: Drawing, Painting, Sports Activities: YWCA 1950, 1951, 1954 SCA 1955 GAA 1950 1951 ParKan Staff 1950 1951 Choir 1955 School Service 1950, 1951, 1955 Intramural Volleyball 1955 Reporter Staff 1951 ViCarettes 1950 1951 BILLY LEE GLENN Parsons IIOYCE CANDY GROFF Parsons FRANCIS GENE HAMILTON Hallowell Vocational Choice: Agriculture Administration Main Interests: Hunting, Fishing, Electric Trains Activities: Band 1954 1955 YMCA 1954 FFA19541955 SCA 1955 School Service 1955 18 SOPHOMORES BETTY LOU HANLEY Vocational Choice: Elementary Education Main Interests: Church Activities, Music Choir 1955 Pep Club 1953 1954 School Service 1955 ParKan Staff 1952 Activities: XIOHN KENDALL PIARRINGTON Vocational Choice: Music Main Interests: Piano Activities: Band1952,1953,1954 Choir1952,1953, 1954 Polychromes 1953 1954 Brass Choir 1952, 1953,1954 ED I-IESLOP Vocational Choice: Social Sciences Main Interests: Sports, Fishing, Hunting, 'Movies Activities: Choir 1954 1955 Amahl and the Night Visitors 1954 Carousel 1954 Night of January 16th 1955 Polychromes 1954 1955 Intramural Basketball 1954 1955 RONALD ROBERT HILL Vocational Choice: Law Main Interests: Reading, Wfalking Activities: Choir 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Polychromes 1954 1955 Band1952,1953,1954,1955 YMCA1952,1953,1954 SCA 1955 . Parsons Parsons Scammon Parsons 19 PJC CHARLENE HOOBLER Parsons Vocational Choice: Elementary Education Main Interests: Sewing, Television, Radio MERLIN HOPIDER Parsons Vocational Choice: Machinist Main Interest: Sports Activities: Track 1954 1955 Intramural Basketball 1955 SCA 1955 ELIZABETH I.. ,IENKINS Parsons Vocational Choice: Teaching Activities: Choir1953,1954,1955 GAA 1954 1955 MARVIN JOSEPH JOHNSON PHYSOHS Vocational Choice: Physical Education Main Interests: Sports, Hunting, Traveling 20 SOPHOMORES KEITH KUGLER Vocational Choice: Teaching Main Interests: Farming Activities: FFA SHIRLEY LAKIN PEARCE Vocational Choice: Commerce Parsons Parsons Main Interests: Sports, Photography, Reading, Handiwork Awards and Achievements: Home Nursing Certificate Activities: YWCA 1954 International Club 1954 Pep Club 1953, 1954, 1955 KAY LQUGI-IMILLER Main Interests: Music, Art Awards and Achievements: ParKan Favorite 1953 Activities: School Service 1954 1955 Polychromes 1954 1955 Choir 1954 1955 Car0usel', 1954 The Lottery 1953 The Curious Savage 1953 1954 mfhe Skin of Our Teethw 1953 Amahl and the Night Visitorsn 1954 Debate Team 1952 Speech Festival 1952 ParKan Staff 1952 1953 Assistant Editor - ParKan 1953 Pep Club 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 RICHARD D. LUNDY Vocational Choice: Petroleum Engineering Main Interests: Reading, Sports Activities: January Thawl' 1949 YMCA 1948 1949 Dramatic Club 1949 Photography Club 1948 Scholarship 1954 Track 1949 Cheerleader 1950 Parsons Parsons .21 PJC CARL ED MARTIN Scammon Vocational Choice: Teaching Main Interests: Sports Awards and Achievements: Intramural Champion Team 1955 Activities: Football 1954 1955 Intramural Basketball 1955 JACK MARTIN Parsons Vocational Choice: Social Sciences Awards and Achievements: Football Letterman 19 5 2, 1953, 1954 Activities: Debate Team 1953 Reporter Staff 1955 Football 1952,1953,1954,1955 GEORGE MURPHY Parsons MARY LOUISE MURPHY Parsons VocationaI Choice: Librarian Main Interests: Church Work, Sewing Activities: YWCA 1952, 1953, 1954- School Service 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 International Club 1953 1954 SCA 1955 Choir1952,1953,1954,1955 Pep Club 1952,1953, 1954, 1955 The Skin of Our Teeth 1953 The Curious Savage 1954 The Night of January l6th 1955 The Vagabond King 1952 The Red Mill 1953 Carousel 1954 The Lotteryu 1953 22 u u u SOPHCMGRES BILL NEY Parsons Vocational Choice: Social Sciences Main Interest: Sports Awards and Achievements: Golf Letterman 1952, 1953, 1954 Basketball Letterman 1952 Activities: School Service 1954 Pep Club 1953, 1954, 1955 Pep Council 1955 NICK NICHOLS Parsons Vocational Choice: Business Main Interests: Hunting, Fishing, Movies ROY H. NORRIS Scammon Vocational Choice: Electrical Engineering Activities: Student Council 1955 ROSE ANN CTCONNER PMSOHS Vocational Choice: Bookkeeping Main Interest: Sports, Dramatics Activities: School Service 23 MARGARET OVERBY Vocational Choice: Teaching JOI-IN T. PAPPAS Vocational Choice: Biology-Chemistry Main Interest: Sports, School Activities: Tennis Pep Club Intramural Basketball School Service Student Council TONY PAPPAS MAXINE PAUL Vocational Choice: Elementary Education Main Interests: Art, Sports Activities: Pep Club 1954 1955 Z4 PJC Parsons Parsons Parsons Parsons SCPHOMORES DLI OR1 S PILKINCJTON 11190 ls X ocationxl Choice: Fine Arts Mun lntcicsts: Art, Music, Phychology, Writing N 101111 CALBILRT THOMAS RAGLAND 1 lrsons Xoc1t1on1l Choice: Biological Science Mun Interests: Dancing, Hunting ROLLAND R RILMMERT 1 rsons Choice: Teaching Pep Club 1953, 1954,1955 Intramural Basketball 1952, 1953 School Service 1952 N ocat1on1l Choice: Radio Broadcasting Main Interests: Sports, Radio, Advertising, W Act1v1t1es Reporter Staff 1954 1955 ParKnn Staff 1954 1955 PJC JACKIE RICHMIRE Parsons Vocational Choice: Recreational Director Main Interests: Sports, Church Work, Dancing Awards and Achievements: Basketball Queen 19 5 4 195 5 ParKan Favorite 195 5 Activities: The Vagabond King 1952 Choir 1952. 1953, 1954, 1955 The Red Mill 1953 Amahl and the Night Visitors 1954 Carousel 1954 Student Council 1952 Cheerleader 1953, 1954, 1955 Intramural Basketball 1952, 1953, 1954,1955 School Service 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Intramural Ping Pont' 1953 1954 Polychromes 1954 1955 Drum Corps 1952 1953 Miss Parsons Representative of PJC 1955 JAY SCOVELL Columbus Vocational Choice: Agriculture Main Interests: Sports Activities: Football 1954 Choir19541955 Polychromes 195 5 BILL SEXTON Tulsa, Oklahoma Vocational Choice: Social Science Main Interests: History Activities: School Service 1955 Intramural Basketball 1954 1955 JACK SHANE Parsons Vocational Choice: Electrical Engineering 26 SOPHOMORES BILLY EDWARD SI-IIELDS Parsons Vocational Choice: Biological Science Main Interests: Agriculture Activities: FFA Secretary - FFA Reporter - FFA Intramural Basketball ROBERT SHIELDS Parsons Vocational Choice: Social Science Main Interests: Sports Activities: School Service 1950 FFA 1949 1950 INIAURICE SOPER Columbus Vocational Choice: Business Administration Main Interests: Sports Awards and Achievements: Intramural Champion Team 1955 Activities: Football 1954 1955 Track 1955 Intramural Basketball 1955 Pep Club 1955 Pep Council 1955 BILL SPRENGER Parsons Vocational Choice: Photo-Journalism Main Interests: Photography Awards and Achievements: PJC Photo-Journalism Award 1954 Activities: ParKan Photographer 1953, 1954, 1955 Reporter Photography Editor 1954 1955 Staff Photographer - Reporter 1953 Intramural Basketball 1953, 1954, 1955 School Service 1954, 1955 Intramural Ping Pong 1954 Pep Club 1954 1955 27 PJC VERNON STEPHENS Parsons Vocational Choice: Commerce Awards and Achievements: Iiootball Letterman 1952 1953 Tennis Letterman 1952 1953 Activities: Football 1952 1953 Tennis 1952 1953 Intramural Basketball 1952 1953 SALLYE B. STEVENS Parsons Vocational Choice: Accounting Main Interests: Sports, I-Iandiworlt Activities: YWCA1954 International Club 1953 1954 Pep Club 1953 1954 BILLY If. SXVENDSON Start, I,ouisian.1 Vocational Choice: Elementary Education Main Interests: Reading BENNY THOMAS Aurora, Missouri Vocational Choice: Business Administration Main Interests: Music, Song Writing Z8 SOPHOMORES IOSEPH ARTHUR VACCA Vocational Choice: Industrial Arts Main Interests: Baseball, Sports Activities: Football 1955 Pep Club 1955 JOHN WESELOH Vocational Choice: Agriculture Main Interests: Sports, Hunting EILEEN KAY WIDUP Vocational Choice: Elementary Education Awards and Achievements: Girls' State Representative 1953 DAR Award Football Queen 1952 1955 ParKan Favorite 1952 1953 Activities: Pep Club 1954 1955 President - Pep Club 1955 Cheerleader 1955 Pep Council 1954 1955 Choir 1953, 1954, 1955 Polychromes 1953,1954,1955 CAROL ANN XWOODS Vocational Choice: Business Administration Main Interests: Sports, Music Awards and Achievements: Scholarship 1952 1953 Basketball Attendant 1953 Football Queen 1954 ParKan Attendant 1954 Activities: Drum Corps 1952, 1953, 1954 Pa1'K9.n Staff1952 1953 School Service 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Student Council 1955 Footlights Club 1952 Pep Club 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Frontenac Neosho Falls Parsons Parsons 29 PJC CARROLL E. LAWSON, JR. Columbus Vocational Choice: Industrial Arts Main Interests: Advertising Activities: Basketball 1955 Business Staff -- Reporter 1955 Business Staff - ParKan 1955 LARRY PARKER Parsons Vocational Choice: W'riter Main Interests: Music Tennis 1954 Football 1952 1953 Debate Team 1952 Intramural Basketball 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Band1952,1953 Editor - Reporter 1955 Assistant Editor - Reporter 1955 School Service 1952, 1954, 1955 Activities: MARY ANN ELLIS Parsons DON 30 Vocational Choice: Laboratory Technician Band I954, 1955 Choir1952,1954,1955 Polychromes 1955 YWCAl952,1953,1954 Pep Club 1953, 1954, 1955 Drum Corps 1953, 1954 Carousel', 1954 Activities: OM BS Parsons Vocational Choice: Medicine Activities: Intramural Basketball 1954 1955 SCA 1955 SOPHOMORES HOWARD BIXLER Allentown, Pennsylvania Vocational Choice: Teaching Main Interests: Fishing, Salesmanship HAROLD DALE Parsons Vocational Choice: Business Administration Main Interests: Sports Activities: School Service 1954 Y.M.C.A. 1953,1954, 1955 Choir 1954 Intramural 1953, 1954, 1955 WILLIAM LEROY HOISINGTON Parsons Vocational Choice: Coaching and Teaching Main Interests : Sports Awards and Achievements: Scholarship 195 2 Football Letter 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Basketball Letter 1952, 1953, 1956 Track Letter 1952 1953 Activities: Polychromes 1953 1954 Pep Club 1954 Intramural Basketball 1954 Band1952,1953,1954 Cl'lOi1' 1953 1954 German Band 1952 1953 School Service 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Vagabond King 1953 Red Milla, 1952 Parlian 1952 SEALEY LAMM Olathe, Kansas Vocational Choice: Vocational Printing Main Interests: Sports, Reading Awards and Achievements: Football Letterman 1955 231 In Memoriam lQL'CiliNF, H. SASSHAN, AIR. Virginia Addis Arduth Allman Betty Bingham Don Blasi Bob Boecker Donald Bolander Mary Bolander Arthur Bonine Gary Burris Beverly Carley Bill Chapman ' Joyce Collins Don Combs Harold Cooper Carole Cowden XVanda Cra nor .lim Davenport Truman Dearing Marguerite Dilwortli Don Divine PJC FRESHMEN 33 Barbara Eakins Don Edwards Marcia Elliot Dave Falconer Thomas Fish Errol Garber Velma Gewickey Wayne Gibson Harry Gossctt Jim Grimes Bill Guthridge Maynard Harding Roberta Harlow Juan Hermilla Thelma Hermilla Clay Hieklcs Phyllis Hines Naomi jackson Don johnson john johnson Dorothy Johnston PJC FRESHMEN Linda Jones Richard Jones Warren Kenn Joe Kephart Bob Kirk Gary Lancles Tom Lavin Doug Lee Gloria Lloyd Virginia Lyon Bates Don Lytle Charlene McClanahan Charles McColm .lim McKinney Bill Mahieu Priscilla Manges Mary Martinez Karene Meriwether Sonya Merwarth Bill Minor Roy Moore PJC FRESHMEN Marilyn Morford Eugene Nevins Dale Newland Marlene Olmsted Jerry Overby Joyce Padfield Wzinda Parker Jerry Piclierill Willizim Raney Sue Rnypholrz Charles Rhoadcs Joe Rhodes Betty Ringo -lim Roberts Jim Rowland James Rutz john Sngmoe Eddie Snndritter David Schmidt Charles Slmnholtzer Everett Shields PJC FRESHMEN Roy Shockley Sandra Sloan Phyllis Smith Shirli Smith Peggy Stewart John Stiee Fred Strathe Don Swofford Patricia Tanner Ann Taylor John Tedstrom, Jr. Terry Wgllker Marcia Wnlte1's .Ioan Weaver Jeannie West leon Whetzel Joe YVillinms Al Ybarrn leonnrcl York PJC FRESHMEN LM-ry Adams Ronald Adams Norma Hughes Leon Attebery Gerald Baumgardncr Beth BCI'kCl1I11ClCl Dave Blackburn Wfilliam Bolinger Robert Brandenburg Barbara Burris David Leon Burris Robert Burton AHCC Ann Cglllcn Jim Campbell Mae Campbell Ramon Castorena jim Chapman ,lzwli Cl1riSty PHS SENICRS PHS SENIORS Shirley Chun Linda Cook Marguerite Cooley Pat Cox XVnyne Cowan Alyee Craii Kay Cuddy Don Cunningham Sue Cunningham WLlHd21 Davis De Anne Day Mattie Demps Pat Divine Sharon Dodson Myrna Dringenberg Sandy Dye Larry England B411'hn1'n Erdnian i i Q Q 1 Sliirley Duvall Gene lfarran Sue liresliman Mike Gaffey lim Garretson Bill Garrett Barbara Gilleland Terry Glenn Larry Good xl0l'lII Gowing Barbara Grubb Marilyn Halpain lfranls Hammer Neola Hamsllcr Le Noir Hankenson Henrietta Harris La Vera Havcly Donald Heatly PHS SENIORS 5 25 Z E 3 is 5 3 ii li 5 Z R ,Q Z l PHS SENIORS Ernest Hinmnn Put Hobson Gary Ireland Kathy Jones Shirley Keele Paul Kelly Raymond Kelly john Kennedy Christine Kerr Ronald Komatz Clmrlottec Lakin Pat Ledbetter Donna Lewis Larry Lewis joan MeElhaney Everett McCormick John MeKcrnnn Henry Etta McKinley mmwfmaumgm' .auf rvum uuuunmnl,f - ,ww ww nmmw E 4 4 A ...r ff Bob Mcliinzie Bruce Maclilvaine john Manges xl. C. Maple Myrna Marshall Mary Kay Mason Anna Lou Maupin Linda Merwartla Kay Metzen .Indy Molln Martlla Morarity Fred Myers Jim Neighbors Norma Lee Nelson Bill Newton Peggy Owens Vernon Paclawood Pat Pappas PHS SENIGRS PHS SENIORS Peggy Porter .loan Quarles Lloyd Robinson Sue Robinson l5n1'luni'41 Rogers Gene Rowe Jerry Russell Everett Snilsbury ,Inn Seifert Edward Shaw Wfuyne Shields Catherine Stelljes Verna Sutton Mnrcenlu Carter Gerre Thiebnud Cletn Tillman Carolyn Trammell Eugene Triplett Craig Turner Myrna Underwood Berends Robert Utley Linda XVall .lo Ann Whller Alice Wfard Priscilla Wells Ed Whezit Harold Whetzel Jeanette Wfhitc Don XVillnrd jerry Wfilliams l 3 Richard Wiltoxi Sara Wolvertoxi Curl Willl21l11S w l PHS SENIGRS 44 Gail Abshier Kay Amos Franklin Almond Colleen Attebery Connie Babb Judy Bach Judy Baity Vera Baker Gilberc Bates Shirley Baze Larry Blackburn Ronald Blevins Loretta Blossom Jim Bolander Richard Bolancler Bob Bowles Billie Breslion Marilyn Buddenhagcn Cecilia Bush Ronnie Broadhurst PHS JUNIORS Kenneth Brown Gary Cantrell Kay Cantrell Wayne Chalker Patricia Cherry Helen Marie Clarke Sandra Cloonan Harvey Conrad Joyce Cotrell Bob Cox x Beverly Crail Patricia Day Ronald Duncan Kay Early -lim Early Gloria Edmondson Charles Edwards Donna Edwards Gary Ellis Carl Essig Shirley Falder PHS JUNIORS jerry Farran Allen Finch Gary Forbes Carolyn Foreman Bill Gibson Mavis Gowan Thelma Gowing jack Guice Nancy Hacker Mary Ellen Haley jack Harris Ronald Harrison Linda Hefley Rebecca Hernandez Alice Hill Darnella Holland Lester Hopper Mary Beth Hornback Patty Hughes Steve Hughes .Ioeann Hurd PHS JUNIORS Cecil Janssen Sondra january -Iohn jones Marion Jonte Marlene Kelley Donna Kerschner Yvonne Klager William Knarr ,lean Marie Kolb Roland Lakes Chesta Lassen Don Lyons Richard McGuire james McKnight Carol Mallnms Arlie Ruth Mathis Ronald Mayden Mary Etta Mathis Linda May Mary Lou Minglc Myrtle Moore PHS JUNIORS Jay B. Munsell Auther Moore Larry Nearmyer Rielmrd Ney Judy Oden Calvin Ann Owens Jon Peterson Judy Pickerell Gary Pontious Ginnetta Pryor Ernestine Quade Jerry Randall Harley Rnney Gary Rhoades Patsy Ringo Stewart Roller Uean Snilsbury Eugene Snilsbury Eugene Snssmun Jack Schrader Barbara Shields PHS JUNIORS Larry Sias David Siever Carol Simmons Velma Jane Smith Eugenia Kaye Smith Judy Smith Mary Smith Phyllis Kay Smith James Sparks Daryl Spear Dale Stevenson Jack Stringer William Stuckey Donna Thomas Jimmy Thomas Larry Titsworth Kathryn Toevs Ella Hibbs Ina Vandyne Gary Wall PHS JUNICJRS Myrna Walters Vessie Ware Barbara Weaver Dorothy West Erma West Dixie Widup William Wilcox Nancy Wilkerson Michael Willeford Esther Williams Barbara Wells PHS JUNIORS ,ww-N' Carol Agkley lltlu i ly fe? Us z fg 'f' , 3 if ' ., Don Clokc l2tl1 Www Bill lfucntv l4tlu A kb gg-f r W Q , 3 H ff 65. 'F 2 , 'Ia -.-wwf... , ' V' as v V gl 'SQ . 4 an ,YA 1, L W x liz Vx g L r f.v?,kg 5 J 1 Int Forbes l3tl1 W Nlildrcd Lawrance 14111 KClll1CIl1 johnson Sp. Vnlcttn Moore l-ltlw Ronald Robertson l2tl1 Second Semes+er and Special S+uclen+s 52 J I i S+uden+ Council Sho+s The Counc A Guest Speaker From Holland Is An Assembly Program Attraction The Council Sponsored This Dance During Th S K e EK Council Conference On Guard At The Conference il Lives It Up At A Group Party i i STUDENT P1'z'.viJ wif Vici' P!'I'XilIl'l7f Sl'f'I'!'f!l7'3' S IJOHXOI' The Student Council is the student governing body of PJC. Ir is through this group that student opinion is expressed and cooperation between admin- istration and students fostered. This year's Council has been particularly active under the presiding gavel of Dwayne Daniels. Among the numerous activities the Council spon- sored this year were: The Annual Achievement Banquet May 8 for which Harold Johnson was the faculty speaker. This year's theme was Disneyland The Spring Prom held in the gym April 6. The Cardinal and Viking football and basketball coronations. Career Day. The make-up and distribution of the monthly school calendar. After-game shindigs for which a new record plan was set up this year. Miss COUNCH. Dwayne Daniels Bill Mahieu Peggy Porter Mildred Cunningham The concession sales at all games. The redeeoration of the lounge. Junior Rotarians Harold Cooper and Ronald Komatz for the first semester and Torch Lavin and David Siever for the second semester. Host vroun for the SEK Section of the Student Council Conference on October 5. Amin this year through the Foster Parent's Plan, the Council continued its support of Korean war ornhan Choi Su Bone. A popular Council-sponsored week this year was Choi Su Bong Wfeek which began Februarv 70. During this week, the funds necessary for Choi Su Bonffs support were raised. Activities durinv the week included a cakewalk, a concert bv the Emporia State Glee Club. an all-Y virl assembly. and the feature length movie Witl1 A Sonq Tn My Heart. In addition to supporting Choi Su Bone. the Conn- cil raised funds to aid a Qroun of German orphans brought to their attention by Jerry Tames. Standing left to right: Harold Cooper, Bill Mahieu, Roy Norris, Dwayne Daniels, Miss Mildred Cunningham, Charles Laskey, David Siever and Gerald Baumgardner. Seated from left to right: Bob Brandenburg, Carol Ann Woods, Betty Ringo, Peggy Porter, Dixie Wirlup, and Kay Cantrell. Nw Pep Rallies ll 0 IE Flghl Team MN.-..-wsu his -:3-E?.'. -f .,1 f':15:-am.. aff :-:..: -. F -fk-V - ,- :. 4 M . s A 5255 -' '5 S 51: szi::2:.sa:25e-:rf 15951:-.'1'?: T 1 I WAX 55: '4 1' -L 2.5.2- 3 ' 1' ' 3 Y: f . 359555 M fy , :wwf .- - fwfr. Q 53 , M 2 ff 2655 s.W.AL 'Ng' imiiilikffk NTFLQ E Wifsggf A ' If 5 QF-1V7 JK 'fm' ' -45? L Pep Assemblies Yay Team Y my PEP CLUB The Pep Cluh, headed hy the Pep Council, is one of PtIC's largest and most active clubs. The largest meeting held this year was the election of cheer- leaders wherein 230 students attended and partici- pated in the voting. This has been a very active year for the Pep Club. One of the many projects in which the club took part was the purchase of new Pep Club sweaters. The Pew Council is the itoverninv bodv of the l as n . Pe Club or-Yanized to form new ulans for team b l support. Officers for the year were Kay XY'idup, Pres- identg Louise Frame, Secretary-Treasurer3 and -Iaelsie Richmire, Vice President. Co-sponsors are Mr. Ken- neth Epp and Miss Mildred Cunningham. Standing left to right: Bill Ney, Maurice Soper, Mr. Epp, Harley Raney, lfred Strathe, Cary Ireland. Seated left to right: Pat Ledbetter, Jackie Richmire, Kay XY'idup, Louise Iirame, Claudia Dodson, Dixie Ywidup. PEP COUNCIL Cardinal Cheerleaders X'-1' Kay W'idup Inckic Riclmmirc Arcluth Allman APR ll Af? ff l l 4 , -,-' '-'-'-' XXX' J X fl ii wg? r' -mm-an Ji, '2a:,, fi Mhua A Mg I Bert Harlow Marlene Olmsted Viking Cheerleaders Judy Bach Peg Owens Sandy Dye Kathy Jones Patty Hughes SCA Snaps The Wforld University Service Cake Sale Jeanette Wllite Offers The Prayer at the SCA Thanksgiving Assembly The Brain Trust In Session The SCA's Executive Coun- eil Holds A Meeting First Row Left to Right: Charlotte Lakin, Allen liineh, Kay Cantrell, Bob Brandenburg, Charlene MeClanahan, David Siever. Peggy Owens, Gerre Thiebaud. Second Row Left to Right: Miss Eddice Barber, Jeanette Vifhite, Mary Murphy, julia Dove, Shirley Falder, Donna Thomas, Sue Cunningham, Lillian Caldwell, Marilyn Hal- pain, Patsy COX, Annie Callen. Third Row Left to Right: Mr. Herbert -Iames, Priscilla Manges, Dixie W'idup, Marilyn Morford, Patsy Ringo, Ada Gaddis Reeves, Mavis Cowan, Carol Simmons, Patty Hughes, Sari Wfolverton, Sharon Dodson, ,Iudy Smith. Back Row' Left to Right: Gary Pontious, Larry Titsworth, Harold Cooper, Jerry Ran- dall, Jim McKinney, Don Combs, Marvin Fogleman, Merlin Hopper, John Manges, Ronald Duncan, Bill Wfilcox. l'r'i'xi1fw1f Charlene MeClanahan Vim' Prr'siif4'11f Kay Cantrell St'!'!'l'ftlI'-j' Bob Brandenburg T!'1'cI,Y7lI't'l' David Siever l'11l1lic'i1'y Allen Finch ., V f X5,ZLlLCflu+Luu4u1, Yi fff 'Peggy' Qwens This year members of the former YMCA and YXVCA combined to create the new Student Christian Organiiation. The worth of this new organization has been well proven over the past nine months. The SCA sponsored the Nvorld University Service drive in February. For that oc- casion the main speaker was Mr. Anthony Van Dyck of Holland. Other activities include the Easter and Thanksgiving assemblies, the book exchange, and an officerls retreat at Neil's cabin on the Neosho River January Z. The organization is attempting to send a member to the Rocky Mountain Regional Conference to be held at Association Camp, Colorado, in ylune. GAA Girls And The l955-56 G A A lnH'ia1'ion Pwsizlrfzzf Peggy Owens V in' Pl'l'XffIl'I1f De Anne Day Tl'l'dS1ll'L'I' Colleen Attebery SUCl'C'ffl1'jl Shirley Keele E77fI'l'f6li77l71l'I1f C!0lliI'lIZf'J7 Myrna Marshall Dixie Widup Sjlomor Mrs. Pauline Bracken The Girls' Athletic Association is a club for girls interested in physical culture and physical training. There is also a decided emphasis placed upon relaxation and fun through games and sports. The group meets every Tuesday at noon in the gym under the sponsorship of Mrs. Pauline Bracken. On October 11 they held their annual initiation and party. At this time each year, girls entering are subjected to a TrialH period wherein they must prove their worth to GAA membership. The Feedi' was held March S and great quantities of hot dogs, potato chips, cake and Cokes were consumed by the girls. The main sports in which the girls participate are volleyball, basketball, softball, wiskit, and archery. First Row, left to right: Kay Cantrell, LeNoir Hankenson, Kathleen Drayton, Carol Mallams, Don- na Thomas, Mavis Gowan, Alice Frihart, Judy Pick- erill, Peggy Owens. Third Row, left to right: Marilyn Halpain, Naomi Jackson, Patsy Cox, Lillian Caldwell, Helen Marie Clarke, Dixie Widup, Donna Lewis, Gerre Theibaud, Patsy Ringo, Alyce Crail, Mary Elizabeth Hornback, Carol Lou Simmons, Patty Hughes, Martha Morarity, Ann Callen. Second Row, left to right: Colleen Attebery, Don- na Edwards, Linda Hefley, Marilyn Budclenhagen, Mary Ellen Haley, Jeanette White, Shirley Falder, DeAnne Day, Shirley Keele, Beth Berkenmeier, Beverly Crail, Carolyn Foreman. Back Row, left to right: Norma Nelson, Sari Wol- verton, Sharon Dodson, Myrna Dringenberg, Kathryn Toevs, Shirley Baze, ludy Bach, Marguerite Cooley, Barbara Erdman, Linda Merwarth, Judy Baity, Judy Smith. Myrna Marshall. we tm Efziiigilli igf ' 'l' A2A -EY .,.. ,R 6 ii . W . . R U : f it .W mf r , Z if + 5 .,:, z Zl.. ESEEQE: V- 3 5 if 22 5 ,t 1 if. 5 1 1 Ti E Erszfkiiiiz-i'i Sitting, left to right: Don Heady, Ronald Mayden, William Bolingcr, DOH CUI1f1iHghi1m, lm Olcfi CCCll 11155011 Back Row, left to right: Mr. Ralph Gaier, Richard Hornback, Daryl SpCL11', Willyne Sliitlds ick btiinvci Ieirv Oler Ronnie Ginn, Bob Hannon. P f'z'NirI'z'11 f Vin' PI't'Xjlf!'I7f S4'z'rz'lz1VVi' R cfm rfvr T r'm1.t1z rm' Sl'1IllfI7t'I SPUIISU V Bill Bolinger Ronald Mayden Don Cunningham Don Heady -lim Oler Cecil Janssen Mr. R. NV. Gaier The Future liarmcrs of America is an intra-curricular activity having its oiiyin 1 L root in a definite part of the school curriculum -W Vocational Agriculture. Among other things, members learn through active participation how to conduct and take part in a public meeting, how to speak in public, how to buy and sell cooperatively, to solve their own problems, finance themselves, and to assume civic responsibility. The foundation upon which the Future Farmers of America organization is built includes leadership and character development, sportsmanship, cooperation, service, thrift, scholarship, improved agriculture, organized recreation, citizenship, and patriotism. G4 FFA Pholos XY'l'1nt makes good seed and selecting that seed is one of the first steps for El bountiful harvest. Identification of some 300 crops and weeds is found interesting by these young men. Putting together a cutout emblem of the FFA is a fine way to present its history and purposes. Getting ready for spring keeps these boys busy repairing their farm machines. 65 es .f T' 0 A A e Wrlfe rs A+ or ,I - ' Mt fi, ' f p .mWMl,,i.t6 p .ir A , fr, as The Radio Department Poses XAX'X f Q fe elasfi -: +I n e w Xwfsi K fi i' SM' 1 .A , f f 'H H-- A V 'Arie Editor Hard At Copy Reading . . . A Staff Reporter Interviews The Librarian The Editor Queries A Visit- ing K. U. Assembly Artist The Mailing Department Sends Out Su bserip tion Copies Sitting, left to right: Jerry Overby, Velma Cewickey, Beth Berkenmeier, Carroll Law- son, Gary Wall, Kay Amos, Myrna Marshall, Mary Kay Mason. Standing, left to right: Norman Rennie, Jim Draper, and jack Martin. The 1956 Parsons School Reporter was honored this year by receiving a second place award in the ,junior College Newspaper classification at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association contest in New York. The results of the contest were announced March 15. The 1956 Reporter was under the capable leadership of Larry Parker and Jim Fultz. Many new and interesting features were added to the paper to make this year,s Reporter one of the best yet. In addition to the Columbia University Press Association. the Reporter joined the Quill and Scroll Society, the National Honor Fraternity for High School -journalists. Highlights of the year included the annual journalism trip to Kansas City, the issuing of press cards, an end-of-the-year dinner for the journalists and the ParKan Staff, and writing press books for the football and basketball teams. New columns in the paper included One Manys Opinionf' by Larry Parker, 'QPJC Profiles, by jim Fultz, Chatterbox, by Myrna Marshall and Mary Kay Mason, XVordS to the Wise,,' by Jerry Pickerill, Norm's Nuggetsf, by Norman Rennie, and The Pica Stickf' Beth Berkenmeier continued her witty exchange column Much Ado About Nothing. john Johnson, Bill Sprenger, and Gene Farran took care of the photographic and darkroom chores. Don Harris, Leon Wlietzel, Norman Rennie, jim Draper, Jack Martin, and -jerry Overby were in charge of the sports page. Gary W'all, Kay Amos, and staff writers were in charge of news features. An excellent job was done in the business department by Velma Cewickey and Carroll Lawson assisted by ,jim Vultz. Leon XVhetzel became the Reporterys feature editor and handled this job excellently until the end of the year. ,rf EW tw Co-liditors Larry Parker and -jim Fultz 67 as 5553 w , fi S hc R Bill Sprengcr and Gone Fzxrraln, Pn1'KQm Photograph I ight Name Xvith The Riglur Picture NY'hu1'cK that picture of XX'lL1f'S-IHS-IILIIUCP' ParKan Phofos ing Randy Ifor The P.1I'K.lll liglll ,eP f The small but aggressive ParKan staff of 1955-S6 was a leading factor in the success of the annual. Several new policies were initiated this year: the new editorial system consisting of Co-editors Beth Berkenmeier and Phyllis Smith, the long-coveted 120 page yearbook, and the adoption of the 12 X 8 University size annual. Highlighting the year was the tour of the Kansas City Siar. The staff also witnessed the process of printing the ParKan by going through the Sun Engraving Company and the Carpenter Press, of Oswego. The members of the ParKan staff would like to express their gratitude to Mr. Jack Gribben of Sun Engraving, Mr. Don Peterson of D. Peterson Studio, and Mr. Robert Carpenter, of The Carpenter Press for their assistance in helping make this one of the l'Best ParKans Ever. PARKAN PIIVKIH1 lirliforial Sfllff Pf 'Kfm B'1Sf'1f'XS Smff Barbara Grubb DeAnne Day Shirley Keele Verna Sutton Judy Mohn Pat johnson Henrylitta McKinley Ploofographma john Johnson Gene Farran Bill Sprenger Ronnie Komatz Buddy Cooper Gary Ireland Colleen Attebery Stewart Roller Caroll Lawson at Zi' A , 3 . I as 7 ' Q ' . . i 32 5 W xii EQ t' a ,. .,..........a,..3 .-' ' 1 it if Y . In Memoriam W John Hugh McKernan .W lil.. I.. , v o 5 u nlstwl .ltu It a I ll Choir Rehearsal . . . 4 days 1 k CHOIR The RIC Choir is one of the outstanding musical organizations on campus. Under the direction of Mr. Roger H. johnson, they have long maintained .1 standard of musical excellence which has put them in the top ranks of Kansas Choirs. This year the Choir participated in the Annual Christmas Service and the Holy XVeelc Services. In addition, the Choir made several appearances during school assemblies. The highlight of the choral year came during the SEK Choir liestival held in Parsons March 23. The RIC Choir was the host group for the 1956 meeting. Participating Choirs came from Independence, Coffeyville, Chanute, Columbus, lola, Fort Scott, and Pittsburg. The concert was presented in the XY'est ilunior High gym under the direction of Dr. Thomas Barr of lit. Hays State Teachers College. The PklC Choir also figured importantly in the music department's production of Of Thee l sing early in the spring, l'ir1tl Rllllf Alyce Crail Helen Clark Donna Thomas iloyce Cotrell Dixie Xvidup Shirley Keele l.eNoir Hankenson Kay Cuddy Barbara Erdman Mary Murphy Shirley Duvall Henrietta Harris Stfomf Ron: Linda Hefley Beverly Crail Kay Cantrell Priscilla Nlanges Shirley liadler .lanie Smith Nlary Beth l 'lornhac li Peggy Porter Martha Burris Loretta Blossom Kathleen Drayton Patsy Cox Tfvirif ,Rout M y rna -Dringen lv Carol Simmons Linda XVall Donna Edwards Sandra Sloan Linda May Ada Reeves Sue Raypholtz Betty Ringo Peggy Stewart Patsy Ringo l,eVera Havely Betty Hanley Cerre Thiehaud Pat Divine l'iUIlVfl? IQUIII Mavis Gowan Myrna lwalters ,ludy Bach Boh Bowles Ronald Duncan 'lim McKinney Mr. Roger johnson Edward Shaw Bill Gibson sl. B. Nlunsell David Siever Sari Xvolverton Patty Hughes tludy Smith C V74-J 0 'O .2 E2 V F. ,Q E11 P-1 P-f: x: Ai 2 'iii Q EQ .C ,CZ U3 .I , ev. 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With best wishes to you and to each member of the Class of 1956 for a future that is joyful and bright and filled with noteworthy achievements, I am, 257 South Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills, Calif. x .1 3f'1'fe,-aTxp.:'-.:4 1 . , M A nw, .rwmxwwsgnwwam Yawgwwmwhrwnfamwwf 1- svfi' , '-Yam few wiv 'RTL f-weffc- H,..:-. .Y-nf' r- ff 'Y -A-'H+' '- - 11' ely you s, 'A 'fffi 'jjffifW Hf!7 7P5 ZTRfJi1:ff ffl ' '-'IZIIWJT , ,. .. . 4f.....T,.. f 'EM 1, egg- 4 - -Q . K, 1 FMT? NI,r'Vl 0' uf' 34'-M 'gnu ' ,.-,..,5m,-gr.. Qgw.: 4-A--'-.f -' ,,,.w-,- s N gy-ng. 3 xy, wp.. 5, H ... if -I yt ' if lx 4, ,c -rv ,Q f .yu 'JA . 55 449' .3 yy- 54 U25 rx, if 1-Rte' gc' S m .J-1 ggi G, ,.. aka -1 , i K5 gl, Int? 531 ji' gee -,5 I . ak? fgfff iif 'vii WMS ii' an .,q? rf . ., .J 4,-G31 4 W. f Ark.: mf ' X ,f ., -1 .,.. ,.M tl gf aw - ' tg .' S- 1 sf! if' 1- .iii . 1 J-'S gif' 5 1-. ,. ,mv ,XMW 32' SQ' ,w - S. 1 ,QW L 3 '. i mf 1 , -1 vi KCLQ Commlfuew 25' 1 A F Qs ' 1. -. .. V .- -- . '1 'x J Tuwmam Decmiwg ing and lawn KATHLEEN JONFS KAY WIDUP Wfvf M!! - D DOUG LEP wfwwfwm A UOVN DIVINF Bob BI'ill1LiCI1bLll'g ' and Kay W'idup lid Mos! for flu' Svlmul i.il1Li.l Hcficy and David Sicvci' Mosf Talw11'4'rl in Drunzafivs ParKan Favori+es Roy Norris and Dixie Wfidup Mos! Likrly fo S11 z'1' mul ParKan FavorHes I 1 Beverly Crnil and Bob McKinzie Mnxf Aflylriir M asf Jan Seifert and Nancy Hacker Moxt Talcniml in Mdzsic Dwayne Daniels and jackie Richmirc Pollmlar' Boy am! Girl 1 I it .I 's Parsons 46-Columbus I4 Parsons 32-Cherryvale 0 Parsons 59 - PH'+sburg 26 Parsons 20 - Coffeyville 6 Parsons 38-Chanu+e I3 The l955 Viking Griolders THE CHAMPS VIKINGS 32 VIKINGS 6 VIKINGS 20 VIKINGS 26 VIKINGS 59 VIKINGS 46 VIKINGS 25 VIKINGS 38 The I9SS Vikings roared through their eight game schedule undefeated and once-tied. With this superb record, the squad brought the first SEK football crown to Parsons in I3 years. The Vikings, under the fine coaching of Head Coach jim Irick and his two capable assistants Max Schiefel- husch and Benny Campbell, displayed a l11OSt versatile offense and a stubborn and hard-hitting defense. Only Fort Scott was able to score more than one touchdown against the Viking's first defensive unit. Offensively the Viking squad showed it could gain yardage from any position on the field and with any attack. Wfheat, McKinZie, and Raney swept around opposing ends Carl Willianis and Wheat crashed through opponents' lines. McKinzie and Clancy hurled yardage-eating passes and found McKnight, Lakes, W'heat, or Wfilliams in the receiving slot. CHERRY VALE O IOLA 6 COFFEYVILLE 6 INDEPENDENCE 6 PITTSBURG 2 6 COLUMBUS 14 FORT SCOTT I 3 CI-IANUTE I 3 NVith their bag of tricks, the Vikings were able to meet and overcome the best their foes Could throw igainst them. Five of the Vikings earned All-SEK honors -Y Wfheat, Lakes, McKinzie. Newton, and Darkis. All members of the starting eleven received at least honorable men tion on the SEK honor squad. Bill Newton was named to several All-State te-was and Bob McKinzie mis an Honorable IVIention to the All-State squad. Newton and McKinzie were the Viking Co-Captains. Throuuhout the season the Vikings showed a brand of football spirit and playing ability that made us all proud. A great deal of credit for their showing goes to Coach -Tim Irick. Under his leadership, the 1955 Viking squad will long he remembered as one of the finest ever to represent the school and city. 101 P ' Q',, 1 .UVIAZA 3 K 3511 f We 5 1 i i ., .. .sign .. . '::':::- 5: ..,. - ' .r B rn riff QQ iiiiii r .,.. nfl: 1 Q if if E' f,,' 2 -- I ...-: Q. 3 ,. - K .inf U fx Q mf' 2 ll Q X I 5 1 il W' 2 Jai' I Carl Williiiiiis Larry Frame Jerry Williaiiis Roland Lakes Gilbert Bates Tommy Qwens 102 , . i i is H R E ik? , 'Efwsif T I 4 H35 , Sox N .,.. : ., Paul JOlll1SO11 jim Gerdes jerry Randall Wfnyne Reel Bob Burton Co-Captain Bob Mcliinzie 39 + -if L3 Si 1 iii mg ,. , Yr- in Q E? if ' 'R ' . ...,..,., , , . lvi. Z - :El':'. ll is 'Q'-'Qi S 'ilinl frql':' i ,R:i 12 r :1rl, 11'l-l if my , w 'gf B. Munsell Onquay Edmonson Ernie Hinmnn Martin Rhodes Bernard Brown Bill Gibson Coach Jim Iriek I AE V' . .,.i1., . , -1.. '-i J A ' ,fgif i-,- , 2 ge ill fy qqz. ..., 7- X Q5 4' l ll? M Bw B ,,ii,, 1 -BTS .iia :fg,.i 2 ui fl Q. Q 1- .,:.f1 .,,:,:..,.,:, Z er er -lim Cliupninn Hurley Raney Bob O'Kclly Lawrence W George Darkis VIKING GRIDMEN y ego- ggi E25 Q W. -, in -fa Magix, - 5:4 . , . 55. ' S3 1 Q A 6 Q in M ' 1 H f 2 , W , iff 'hw ,.., 1 i- -2. i c E 4 again Q3 '12 A' 4 J 4:7 , K' Q M F Johnny Newell Dick Ney if Quo.. ,gf Q 'tai 23 'J xrmv 4? l' Qi '2: - - ,szfif aug V ui 4 Coach Benny Campbell joe Clancy Bob Hinman Don Lyons Jerry Bolander Coach Max Schiefelbuseh .. ' fi-7'ii.f iq , Z QF' 43' 4 7 4? Q , Q 74' YW I 'if ' . F ' bl . 2 I. V ,' .. 'gf 2, iw i ., yy, Niki' Q l :fy K K . C Co-Captain Q - ,, ,., x lbal Bill New ton ' i A Ayk ' yleenee' Z v,.- -' gi, W, Xl'rn.h AglffigQ C?.4g '.,ll:l.:..,y ,QE if e - I' ,A . E ..:5 v'v,.. 1-jj' a Qjguf -. 'l ' : 5' nulu Q?g'w .1,' elf E .af . . .2 IC: -1,' fl - ': or i n A, ' ' ff' ' , , ,' A wg? . rl, ,, Juni: 5,-g. V ' In F- .l.- -vv--.v V K g v . . Gene Rowe Sonny Johnson John Jones Gerald Baumgardner jesse Hamilton Gary Rhoades Jim Campbell Victor Jump Dwain Watsoia 0 il Q1 X Q ,W -. la ff y Q i sri? 5 i-ie I iy, , 2 ? 4 Il I' .1 - e'V. M if ? ji li Yi Ed Wheat Lester Hopper Jim McKnight Tom Clancy Art Moore Robert Lincoln 103 Parsons 6 - Coffeyville 43 Parsons 37-Independence 4l Parsons 37- Independence 4I IH The l955 Cardinal Gridders CARDINALS 13 CARDINALS 6 CARDINALS 14 CARDINALS 37 CARDINALS 13 CARDINALS 19 CARDINALS 12 CARDINALS 6 CARDINALS 25 CARDINALS 19 The Parsons junior College Cardinals, in their first year with Coach Ralph Onion at the helm, showed great improvement in the win-loss column. In addition, a second look at the record shows the 1955 Cardinals had a great deal of power and were able to field a defi- nite scoring threat. Last season the Cardinals were able to hit pay dirt only four times. These four touchdowns cannot com- pare with the 1955 Cardinal game average of 15.5 points per game. Most Cardinal supporters agreed that two 220 pound tackles could have put Coach Onion's squad on the other side of the scoring ledger. The 1955 Cardinal tackles did outstanding jobs, but size was definitely needed. Throughout the season the Cardinal squad battled to bring victory to PJC. Halfbacks Don Gasper and Bob Campbell gave the team a hard-to-stop offense. Quart- erbacks Roy Moore and Al Yharra captained the team Parsons I3 - Alumni I3 ALUMNI 13 ARKANSAS CITY 59 EL DORADO -16 INDEPENDENCE 41 IIUTCHINSON 19 PORT SCOTT 32 PRATT 6 COFPFYYILLIY -I3 DODGE CITY 52 GARDEN CITY ii brilliantly, giving Cardinal opponents no opportunity to relax. Charlie Moore will certainly be remembered here as one of the most outstanding pass receivers ever to play on a Redbird squad. A signal victory for the squad came when they halted the Alumni victory record in the season opener. In addition, the 1955 squad snapped an 18 game losing streak that had been plaguing the Cardinals for three seasons. This victory, over Pratt, came, appropriately enough, at the 1955 Ialomecoming. The 1955 Co-Captains elected at the close of the seasons were sophomores Bob Campbell and .Dwayne Daniels. Coach Onion and Assistant Coach Gene Schickel are justifiably optimistic about Cardinal chances next year. Both men handled their coaching jobs excellently and with distinction. Parsons I9- For+ Scofl 32 . W gf w Y- w a I 50 2 ii Q 9,25 P- , 1 'Q f ...ai ,aim L, 4 it . - , .-., , .,.., .. . 'Q' f W x.,.: i l5,,Y Q, 5i2jS53fai43 1 5 B PQ? i A if ,f fivfiglsgqjs A . I - , vi -elif? .mi If 3 iw? fw iiluixe 1 4,5 if TR l X N Y I -. ..,, ,. - A Z W E , gi gl, , U .,.,,, Q V q1,V1.m1 .. WJ 1? . 4. fs , . , , 1 + 1 l 5 'l' .fsgf 'wwf ' 5 2 H54 , N. Q ,fm 52' A K, , , vw., .gi Q V , f wwf --1: sy: A ' . ,,v,fff:x,'X',:Mx2 QV ' A f ' A t Y H , i, ll l : ' ' i3f?Eii2ii5f ? + Fw- ' 23j?f??YafaQ g l a 'f fl - ,' -0 mf ,M f . - .-,.ez::g,, X, ,4 . A, . X V - r ' jiig iiiis A Q Sfi ff f Viilie - . ,. 9.533 v wk L' Gy MW, 1 1,x?kQr.1ff.'Q, fzsqsf' ' f ' ,JQTPMM . N ga , 'il fm : Q I A ilmigllavmivil x Q 1 . V i .,,-X3 by W - fn, f Q D i . Charles Rlloqlcs Whyne Banzai C1l'lL11'lC5 Arnwinc Alex Nailing Cong-lm Gene Sclxiclxcl NHS 2 -i .,.. , Bob Smalley jim D11 venport jim Davison Clm-les Lnskcy we Q 'A55-f3QQ w if , , , ...3 W ,ww Maurice Super Sealey Lnmm Gary Lnnvglis Co-Captain Bob Campbell Aloe Vnccn slack Martin Curl Nlnrrin CARDINAL 4 , Eff 1' 'Mi . fi 'iff 1 f M ia , I ll? X - ...Jil . Q gl 1 '::225i'Eg , , A i -fe, f m 9 X, 74 53fie?Et f I -.zz wi l A -- ' ,, Q -e - ' - ' - i fb i If 11, Q v Qi, , . 1 1 i , I 5 .Iolm XVilson Roy Moore Co-Captain Dwayne Daniels Dave Schmidt -lim Jarrett GRIDMEN f , . .S Z www Rf? , Tom Pntrieli Don Gnsper klolm Carter Bill Hoisington Don Blnsi Bill Potts Ifcl Hull Q , f X 4 3 . Don lllulvlnell Tom Bayless Clurles Moore Al Ylmrlxi Coneli R Pig if a nlpli Onion 107 i L P V u I N - ,. l 1 ,, -. r V 5, .pe 1 5 'rf .shi 4' I Q ' 53155 My ' -i s. fee 1 1 0 . 5 1 f 1 ,fxgqgafwgkxr W 1. 5331 , Bob Mdimzme jim McKnight VIKING 'I'I'1l'l6V R1 nes' john K en ned y Dm e Blaukburn Carl XVilliams Ld NVIMJL Sonny Johnson Harold Wfhcrzcl Roland Lakes HOOPSTERS Lauy England Fred Myers Gary Cantrell Standing, left to right: Coach Max Sehiefelbusch, Gene Sailsbury, Louis Reece, Jim McKnight Stewart Roller Louis Roller, Harrison Stover and Coach Harold Johnson. Kneeling, left to right: Gary Breneman, Dick Ney, jim Robinson, Martin Rhodes, Gary Cantrell Lawrence Weaver and Harley Raney. 112 Viking B Squad There was little doubt in anyoneys mind after seeing the Viking B squad in action that the 1956-57 Viking basketball squad would have a solid scoring punch. Under the direction of Coach Max Sehiefelbuscli, the B squad enjoyed one of its most successful seasons. ln addition to winning its own games, the 15 squad provided Viking mentor Harold johnson with excellent reserve power. Parsons B 71 Pittsburg 31 Parsons Columbus Parsons Iola Parsons Coffeyville Parsons Chanute Parsons Fort Scott Parsons Pittsburg Parsons Altamont Parsons Columbus Parsons Iola Parsons Coffeyville Parsons Chanute Parsons Independence Parsons Fort Scott Parsons Independence I l 4 T . f f 1 u 1 1 5 5 5 Z, fl as 4 NM Lx, S H 5. A Q :Z :Q 1 1 Q .F X 1. f '31 it 'x ,Ax 1 fix ,WDW N 1 Ami Q W ww, . ...N ,Af x . .. 4 X I .jf ,Q A ., 13 , K ., 5 '? t Xf'f2s4f f ,nw , , . 51' X , X ,uy ui Sm' ,MA A N 3 X 7,6 s Rd, ,gf L 5 Ai bfi ,M as fs,-ff ,, CARDINAL Coach Gene Sclmickcl Doyle Burris fCcntcrj Pat Iforbcm QFQ11' Lcftj kloc Rhodes Clmrlcs Lnskcy fCCntc1'j hlcrry Ovcrby qlfnr Lcftj Bill Guthridgc HOCJPSTERS 'f Clfgr Rightj Don johnson -,q, '.-' fCcntcrj Charles Arnwine ' ,JL , . KQV , x V ,, 5' 1 ' V 5 Fred Strnthe 5 'qlbl Ei In- Q QI-nr R1ghtj Jxm Draper if V -g ,R 'wp V, . bg: ' ,V ,A f gk? 2.1.5 . 1 all .V aw fi 2 er C Cc n t c 1' J R 0 y M oo rc '-,,'.. i :2- A : N aww Q 9 ' 1 f Conch Ralph Onion flfnr Righrj Wfillis Dyck E xi NX 5 , a' Y env!! 'X 1 -Y I .'.,' it ' 54 ., ,. ...,,, QMW wr' if . 'ad ix :?NN 1? , ,. ,. ,, L 5 Q ' 'im iif E 5 A pw -f J , f rl 5 y T' 1 1 4 w I E lnlramural Volleyball Champs Cnjlfuifz - Janie 'White Left to Right, Bottom Row: Linda Merwarth, Shirley Keele, Janie XVhite, and Henrietta Harris Top Row: Norma Nelson, Karene Meriwether, Linda Jones, and Susie Stelljes. ln+ramural Baslcelball Champs Cnpfain - Beverly Crnil Left to Right on Bottom Row: Patty Hughes, Beverly Crail, Alyce Crzlil and Thelma Gowan. Top Row: Colleen Attebery, Judy Pickerill, Carolyn Foreman, and Linda Hcfley. 117 :Www Standing, left to right: Coach Jim Irick, Jim West, Jerry Bolander, Martin Rhodes, Carl Williams, Bob O'Kelly. Kneeling, left to right: Harley Raney, Tom Owens, Gary Ireland, Joe Clancy, Bob Burton, John Manges, Gary Rhoades, Jesse Hamilton. Viking Thinclads Six lettermen returned to Coach jim Irick's track team this year. The Vikings worked out for the first time Tuesday, March 20, with a squad of twenty-seven boys. The lettermen back this season and their events: Gary Ireland, 880, Harley Raney, 440g Ed Wheat, sprints and discus, Bob McKinzie, low hurdles, broad jump, and sprintsg Carl Williams, sprints and high jump, and Jerry Randall, mile. Others reporting out Were: Harold White, George- Darkis, Jerry Wil- liams, Bob Burton, Bob O'Kelly, Bill Newton, Gilbert Bates, 1. B. Mun- sell, Tom Owens, Martin Rhodes, Jim Gerdes, James Robinson, Phil Sour- beer, Jim McKnight, Joe Clancy, Jesse Hamilton, John Manges, Jim West, Sonny Johnson, Herbert White, and Bob Lincoln. The spring schedule had not been definitely set. The tentative schedule: APRIL 6 Chanute Invitational 7 Ottawa Relays 13 Pittsburg Relays 17 Independence Invitational 20 K. U. Relays 27 Fort Scott Relays 28 Baker Relays MAY 5 SEK League at Pittsburg 11 Regional Meet 19 State Meet at Wfichita Standing, left to right: Coach Ralph Onion, lired Strathe, Jim Rutz, Joe Vaeea, John Wilson, Don Combs, Merlin Hopper. Kneeling, left to right: Tom Patrick, Bill Swendson, John Carter, Charles Arnwine, Marvin Fogleman. Cardinal Thinclads The Cardinal track team consisted of eleven members for the 1956 thinelad season. The squad members and their events Were: John Wilson, javelin, discus, and 220, Fred Strathe, 100, 220, 440, and high jump, Don Combs, 100, 220, and 440. Charles Arnwine, 100, 220, discus, and the shot, Merlin Hopper, 880 and mile, Marvin Fogelman, 880g Rolland Flliott, 880 and mile, Carroll Lawson, the hurdles. Joe Vacea, 880 and 220, and Ed lilurton, 220, 440, 100, and broad jump. The tentative 1956 track schedule included: March 27, 28, 29 Class Meet April 4 Chanute April 5 Miami April 11 Coffeyville April 13 lndependence lnvitational April 21 K U Relays April 26 Coffeyville Relays April 28 Baker Relays May 4 Eastern Division Regional May 12 State Meet - El 'Dorado May 18 and 19 National Meet - lrlutehinson lired Strathe Takes the Starting Position 110 I9 PARKAN SUPPORTERS 56 Automobile Agencies PARSONS AUTHORIZED NEW CAR DEALERS Appliances KEELE APPLIANCES t'NIaytag Appliancesl' Bakeries SALLY ANN BAKERS Banks 85 Loan Companies PARSONS CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION Parsons Commercial Bank First National Bank State Bank of Parsons FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS C1 LOAN ASSOCIATION THE PEOPLES BUILDING C1 LOAN ASSOCIATION Bottling Companies PARSONS COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, INC, Serve Coke at Home Bowling Lanes CARL RICHARD BOWLING LANES Cleaners WARDROBE CLEANERS Particular People Prefer Clothing Stores STEPHENS' WOMEN'S WEAR It Pays to Shop Stephens' First NICHOLS' MEN'S WEAR LAMBERT-DUFFY-MELONE, INC. 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