Mankato High School - Cougar Yearbook (Mankato, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1950 volume:

__ fOR 1950 doof se v of s ttve ?xC °ieasa al ter V1rf as y°u „“?« sc °' and• of yevi® tYvi3 e Pag®3 «1 ' ®ar y°U metao iffeS Published annually by the Senior Class of Mankato High School, Mankato, Kansas Miss Masters—Sponsor; Jane Smith—Editor; Mary Holmes—Assistant Editor; Bonnie Parsons—Business Manager; Paryl McDill—Typist Norma Warner—Photographer; Norma Murray—Class Editor; Earl Zade—Sports Editor, Photographer; Opal Groves—Class Editor; Betty Jo Proctor—Art Editor, Photographer 2 3 st Mr. Bill Tickel Coach, American History Kansas Wesleyan Salina, Kansas Miss Edna Masters English Kansas Wesleyan Salina, Kansas ffiCULTa Mr. Darwin Hoi’.seholder Biology Vocational agriculture Kansas State College Manhattan, Kansas Mr. Don McGuire Music Emporia State College Emporia, Kansas Hays, Kansas Mr. Del Martin Junior High Emporia State College Emporia, Kansas 0f’49fll10’50 Miss Helen Crews Commercial department Ottawa University Ottawa, Kansas Miss Audrey Field Junior High Fort Hays State College Hays, Kansas Mr. Albert Wiley Science, track coach Emporia State College Emporia, Kansas Richard Diamond Secretary Mrs. James Dodd Home Economics Kansas State College Manhattan, Kansas 3 1. aober seniors 2. Together apain 3. Bashful Volker U. Smile pretty 5- From Topeka??? 6. Seniors rest 7. Precious Smith 8. Kleats 9. Who's he? 10. Delila H What no homework,Anne? 12. Rail sitters T3. Moon gab -y. noon gab session I lr’ee soPhomores 35. ihe laundry boy 16. Take a break 1 may it wave 18. Del reads the dai dispatch Winton J. Ewing Buck” Our drummer boy SERIOUS Of Rosella Reliable E. Lagergren Rosie and reasonable Faryl M. McDill Micky4' Demure and studious Harold Keith Megill Kleats An ardent sports fan Wayne W. Hanson Slim Always agreeable Opal L. Groves Ope Kind, loyal, and true Norma L. Murray I yrt A likeable lass Earl Zade Flynn An industrious individual 8 Melvin Rannebeck Whitey Casual and carefree Betty Jo Proctor Proc A vivacious, happy cheerleader Jane D. Smith Smitty Our efficient editor Richard Judy Dick Clever, quick, and daring Milton Rafferty “Mick Small but mighty (sleepy) Norma Jean Warner Canary A gay trumpet player stmofis Burton K. Nichols Burt M.H.S. shutterbug Otto Rohla Cave Well meaning and quiet Dale L. Thronson Te-Lee A zealous senior Lynn R. Volker Tiny Gene Autry of M.H.S. Darrell K. Weaverling Carlyle Gallant and dependable Loren L. Meeker Alex Noisy but good «5 10 Back row—Wayne Hedden, Edgar Joe Warner, Murray Folsom, Don Megill Middle row—Evamae Monasmith, Cecelia Bunch, Cogie Dillman, Betty Hancock Front row—Clarabelle Vader, Shirley Mason, Marjorie Peterson, Rose Marie Zadina, Mary Holmes Back row—Bob Murphy, Marvin McDill, David Studer, James Matousek, Carrol Modlin, Sam Wagner Middle row—Carolyn Kelly, Lois Claycamp, Norma Houghtaling, Claudene Hansen, Gerald Carpenter, Norma Mog, Charlotte Lichty, Letha Modlin. First row—Norman Myers, Ferris Chilcott, Burchard Hayes, Philip Shackleton, Gerry Howard, Shirley Wilsman, Bonnie Hodges, Teresa Waugh, Victorine Smith Not pictured Rosa Lee Proctor First row—Lola Graham, Ruth O'Hara, Merlin Hancock, Betty Gilliam, Loin Groves, Jerry Vader, Anita Siemon Middle row—John Russell, Patricia Green, Nancy Teeple, Richard Hedstrom, Oris Thompson, Janice Platt, Melvin Zade Back row—Grover Rohla, Ann Siemon, Freda Healy, John Caylor, Harold Steele Not pictured—Duane Jackson First row—Bobbie Parsons, Patricia Hayes, Dora Lee Hancock, Lyle Mog, Jacqueline Matousek, Eileen McKim, Janice Howard, Joe Warner Middle row—Ray Outler, Darlene Owen, Robert Boyd, Wesley Hedden, Gwendeen Merritt, Pauline Thompson, Delila Studer Back row—Gwendolyn Blair, Lula Hancock, Juanita Willett, Leonard Johnson, Carroll Thronson, Garry Everson rir hoi� , -«.shiriey allooe• S1 “er- w Haye”P088y Phyme oemter, Marjorie Scarrou JUIIIOR HIGH umun niuit . Lyle 01orla Be.� , 0081. « • M.ivln «.� 000 , Pront Dean Hoyt, Man «rootor, «- Olena, I ™11 w?™r' “ B.th.l Stout, Carolyn Middle rov—Leo d Smith cDlU Melba Voss, Bethe Thronson, J. ’w- V Elaine Frahm, Alma McUixx, _. re V _____VelO BOV n , AO “ Back roW rT-nnee ■■•■■■fe Stone, Betty Wallace_______ 0. « un, C. — . - row—N. M. 0. U«. «•• •’ HoMs|jilh( B. «ft� . '• Cr°“0h vfe. =• °- Dill“'B'Broyles’ ”• H0lMS r Proctor, METUS First row—F. Healy, A. Siemon, N. Warner, F. McDill, B. Proctor, B. Parsons, R. lagergrez 0. Groves, N, Murray, J. Smith Middle row—E. McKim, D. Studer, J. Howard, B. Gilliam, L. Groves, J. Platt, J. Willett, J. Matousek, L. J. Graham, R. O'Hara, P. Green Back row—G. Me ritt, P. Thompson, D. Hancock, D. Owen, L. Hancock, G. Blair, P. Hayes, N. Teeple, A. Siemon 16 BOARD Of DIRECTORS Frent row Mrs. Dodd-------------------------Sponsor Opal Groves---------Dir. of Point System Norma Murray--------------------Secretary Bonnie Parsons------------------President Jane Smith----------------Vice President Rosella Lagergren---------------Treasurer Faryl McDill--------------Dir. of Program Miss Regnier--- Sponsor Back row Marjorie Peterson—Dir. of Religious Programs Betty Hancock-----------------Dir. of Finance Mary Holmes-----------------Dir. of Publicity Jackie Matousek-----Dir. of Community Service Rose Broyles--------Dir. of Parliamentary Law Cogie Dillman---------------Dir. of Recreation Jo Ann Crouch----------Dir. of School Service Teresa Waugh---------------------------Dir. of Piano Shirley Wilsman------------------------Dir. of Music KAY—Kansas Association for Youth KAYETTE—Made up of all girls in school SLOGAN: .Laugh, love, lift MOTTO: Today for Tomorrow Awards are given to every club earning 1,000 points during the school year. The first award is a large felt banner. We hope to earn the 1,000 points and also have one-third of our members memorize the slogan, motto, pledge, and privileges to secure the banner. The money making projects, in which we have tried for 1005? partici- pation, ,include the food concession at the games, and the sale of Christmas cards. One Sunday during the year is designated as Kayette Sunday, on which the members attend church as a group or church of their choice. The Social projects include a picnic for the freshmen and new mem- bers, a Christmas school party, the Mother-Daughter banquet, and secret Heart Sisters for Valentine Day. Members attending the conference Nov. 9 10 at Minneapolis were: Sponsor, Mrs. Dodd; officers—Jane Smith, Faryl McDill, Opal Groves, and Norma Murray. Jane represented the Mankato group in a panel dis- cussion on ways of conducting a Board of Directors meeting. 17 BOARD Of DlfitCTORS Back row Sam Wagner-----------------Dir. of Piano Murray Smith---------------------Dir. of Finance Winton Ewing----------------Dir. of Music Murray Folsom-----Dir. of School Service Dick Judy------Dir. of Parliamentary Law Don Megill------------------------Dir. of Program Melvin Rannebeck----------------Secretary Dean Leonard--------Dir. of Point System Mick Rafferty---------Dir. of Recreation Front row Jerald Everson------Dir. of Comm. Service Keith Megill—Dir. of Religious Programs Darrell Weaverling---------Vice President Don Hamilton--------------------President Loren Meeker-----------Dir. of Publicity Edgar Joe Warner----------------Treasurer Mr. Tickel------------------------Sponsor Ms Back row—Merlin Hancock, Wesley Hedden, Don Megill, Joe Platt, Murray Folsom, Joe Warner, Middle row—Bob Boyd, Dean Leonard, Jack Blair, Jerald Everson, Jack Bradrick, Wayne Hedden, Edgar Joe Warner, Murray Smith Front row—Jr. Rohla, Winton Ewing, Darrell Weaverling, Loren Meeker, Mick Rafferty, Dick Judy, Keith Megill, Donald Hamilton, Melvin Rannebeck, Burton Nichols, Earl Zade IB OFFICERS James Matousek-sentinel, Dale Thronson-vice-president, Philip Shackleoou- treasurer, Don Freeman-president, Lynn Volker-reporter, Mr. Householder- sponsor. Not pictured: Wayne Han3on-secretary First row—Bob Murphy, Norman Myers, Marvin McDill, Ferris Chilcott, Gerald Carpenter, James Matousek, David Studer, Jerry Vader, John Russell Middle row—Bob Parsons, Oris Thompson, Melvin Zade, Willis Mog, Richard Hedstrom, Ray Cutler, Harold Steele, Leonard Johnson, Carroll Thronson Back row—John Caylor, Garold Badger, Dale Thronson, Philip Shackleton, Don Freesan, Jordan Olson, Garry Everson Not pictured—Lynn Volker, iteyne Hanson 19 STUDfUT council Left to right—Bob Boyd—Freshmen, Melvin Rannebeck—Senior, Gerald Carpenter— Sophomore, Murray Folsom—Junior, Don Freeman—F.F.A., Mr. Yasmer—Sponsor, Don Hamilton—Kays, Bonnie Parsons—Kavettes CLASS OffICIRS SENIORS FRESHMEN Winton Ewing--------------------Treasurer Bob Boyd-----------------------President Jane Smith----------------------Secretary Wee ley Hedden------------Vice President Loren Meeker---------------Vice President Darlene Owen-------------------Treasurer Melvin Rannebeck--------------- President Deli la Studon-----------------Secretary JUNIORS SOPHOMORES Garold Badger' Rose Broyles— Murray Folsom Joe Platt---- -----Treasurer -----Secretary -----President •Vice President Gerald Carpepter- Gerry Howard----- fhil Shackleton— Norma Mog——— -----President ■Vice President -----Treasurer -----Secretary 20 F. McDill, B. Parson� , J. Sua First row—-R. Lagergren, 0. Groves, • tousek, J. WUlrt, Ruth O’Hara, D. Studer GiUlam G. Merritt, P. Thomp , Middle row—L. Grove , Hancock, D. Owen, J. platt� P. Green, � . Tej £ £ % , J. Howard, P. Hayes, L. Hancoc Back row—G. Blair, E, McKim OFFICERS Miss Masters-Sponsor Mary Holmes-V. Pres. Jane Smith------Sec. Faryl McDill—Treas. Bonnie Parsons-Pres. COUGflRtTTES Cheerleaders Rose Broyles---—Assistant Betty Jo Proctor-----Head Cogie Dillman---Assistant it Uaueh• Hodges, .......—. - —n «-—■ — V. Smith Tichty I. Selvage, J. Mctl y, ghackleton Middle rov-B. Moe. 0. LlcW. g j. C.reve� . • Sh. — Back row—C. Kelly, D — BRI1D Front row—Bonnie Hod es, Betty Hancock, Shirley Wilsman, Betty Jo Proctor Second row—Charlotte Axleson, Teresa Waugh, Jane Smith, Charlotte Lichty, Claudene Hansen, Murray Folsom, Burchard Hayes, Gwendeen Merritt, Marilyn Frost, Vonda Merritt, Emma Jean Frink, Dwayne Sichols Third row—Loyd Scarr w, John Russell, Gwendolyn Blair, Gerry Howard, Sam Wagner, Bob Murphy, Cecelia Bunch, Rose Broyles, Nancy Teeple, Norma Jean Warner, Cogie Dillman Fourth row—Edgar Warner, Joyce McElroy, Barbara Nichols, Patricia Green, Victorine Smith, Richard Hedstrom, Wesley Hedden, Larry Kirk, Gloria Beam, Cogie Peugh Back row—Janice Howard, Wayne Hanson, Gerald Carpenter, Nancy Hayes, Paul Wagner, Ray Outler, Winton Ewing � BAND ACTIVITIES The Mankato Band in'their black and gold uniforms; under the direction of Donald L. McGuire, has participated in many events this school year. Of the most importance was the state wide publicity for their appearance at the Hutchinson State Fair in September. Other activities during the year were two trips to Hays, Kansas. One to hear the U.S. Marine Band in Concert and the other trip was to appear at the Hays College Band Day and Homecoming. The Band performed at all home football games by giving exhibitions during the halves and one-half of the band was used at home basketball games. The Band also appear- ed at the V.F.W. Laff it Off” show and at the V.F.W, rodeo prior to school. The Concert Band was a part of the annual Christmas concert; the Band appeared at the District Music Festival at Concordia and also played a very important part in the Jewell County Music Festival. 22 ‘Mt-ag Front row—Carolyn Kelly, Eileen McKim, Betty Jo Proctor, Norma Jean Warner, Jane Smith, Gwendeen Merritt, Gwendolyn Blair Middle row—Freda Kealey, Ruth O'Hara, Anne Siemon, Patricia Green, Nancy Teeple, Anita Siemon , Pauline Thompson Back row—Shirley Mason, Ann Shackleton, Janice Platt, Teresa Waugh, Shirley Wilsman, Patricia Hayes, Delila Studer Front row—Juanita Willett, Janice Howard, Mary Holmes, Betty Hancock, Claudene Hanson, Lois Claycamp, Bonnie Hodges, Charlotte Lichty Middle row__Norma Houghtaling, Lola Jean Graham, Carroll Modlin, Letha Modlin, Ila Selvage, Jo Anne McElroy, Rose Proctor, Marjorie Peterson Back row—Jacqueline Matousek, Evamae Monasmith, Bonnie Guffin, Rose Broyles, Cogie Dillman, Cecelia Bunch, Barbara Nichols OIK-ACT PLOO CAST JUAIGR PLfly CAST 24 DMMIflTICS ont-fld PLfly THE SINGAPORE SPIDER Seated—Horn Warner, Dick Judy Standing—Rose Broyles, Buck Ewing, Wayne Hanson JUniOR PLfly HER EMERGENCY HUSBAND First row__Ann Shackleton, Cecelia Bunch, Betty Hancock, Cogie Dillman Back row__Mary Holmes, Murray Smith, Joe Platt, Murray Folsom, Duane Wiley, Don Megill, Bonnie Guffin. Not pictured—Evamae Monasmith SEfllOft PLfly THE ADORABLE IMP Front row—Mick Rafferty, Buck Ewing, Miss Masters, Wayne Hanson, Burton Nichols Back row—Norma Jean Warner, Opal Groves, Rosella Lagergren, Melvin Rannebeck, Norma Murray, Faryl MoDill, Jane Smith 25 JUfllOfi HIGH PfP CLUB Back rcw—Gloria Beam, Charlotte Axelson, Nancy Hayes, Cogie Peugh, Vonda Merritt Middle row—Kathleen Wiley, Shirley Wallace, M rjorie Scarrow, Jean LaDow, Phylli3 Shoemaker, Carolyn Sleeper, Pe gy Wilson Front row—Marilyn Frost, Velma Lown, Melba Voss, Betty Wallace, Alma McDill, Carolyn Stone, Elaine Frahfjn CHEERLEADERS Marie Hoyt, Joyce McElroy, Verla Graham PflflTHtRtTTfS 26 FOOTBALL u “C « • COACH BILL TICKEL Left to right—Joe Platt, uonald Hamilton, Loren Meeker, Dale Thronson, Dean Leonard, Jordan Olson, Dick Judy, Lynn Volker, Don Megill, Bud Ewing, Jack Bradrick, Butch Hays, Don Freeman, Gerry Howard Not pictured—Student manager—Darrell Weaverling, Assistant manager—Murray Smith 2e Left to right—Merlin Hancock, Jerald Everson, Grover Rohla, Philip Shackleton, Sam Wagner, Junior Rohla, Marvin McDill, Burton Nichols, Harold Steele, Garold Badger, Bob Boyd, Jack Blair, Joe Warner, Gerald Carpenter Concordia 39 Mankate 0 Lincoln 26 it 0 Lebanon 26 n 0 Smith Center 33 it 13 Belleville 13 tt 21 Downs 4-9 n 7 Kensington 7 if K Beloit 28 it 12 29 BASKETBALL Left to right—Coach Tickel, Joe Platt, Jack Bradrick, Murray Folaom, Darrell Weaverling, Don Hamilton, Edgar Joe Warner Back row—Gerry Howard, Burchard Hayea, Jordan Olaon, Jamea Matouaek, Student Manager—Dean Leonard Front row—Bob Boyd, Gerald Carpenter, Sam Wagner, Merlin Hancock Beloit 50 Mankato 32 Courtland 51 n 39 Lincoln 39 it K3 Belleville O it 23 Lebanon Tournament Harlan KK it K5 Lebanon K1 it KK Glen Elder 38 tt K7 Lebanon 39 tt K3 Smith Center K3 n 37 Since this page had to be sent printers before the close of basketball season, this list of scores is incomplete. The Cougars played nine more games during the season, and we regret that we could not publish these scores. Back row—Mr. Yasmer, Joe Platt, Darrell Weaverling, Murray Foleom, Donald Hamilton, Don Meg ll, Coaah Tiokel Front row—Edgar Joe Warner, Jack Bradrick, Dick Judy, Don Freeman, Keith Megill TRACK This page does not contain a complete list of those who participated in track for it i.ad to be sent in long before track season had arrived. Albert Wiley, track coach, is not pic- tured here • Donald Hamilton Edgar Joe Warner Jordan Olson Murray Smith Loren Meeker Duane Wiley Don Freeman Dick Judy Jack Bradrick ■f Melvin Rannebeck, Burton Nichols, Dale Thronson, Jack Blair, Gerald Badger, Gerald Lverson, Wayne Hanson 32 Jr. Sr. Banquet A9 Andy The Invalid What's going on? Is it good Dean? Noon hour Hello Duane Don Cogie Rose Something wrong Badger? B.J.,J.B., a Baby Ruth Tiny Getting a suntan Hang on Darrell In a hurry? Lazy seniors Pals Road Under Construe ties Sam Windy IIWMilllllHt!! 33 JUniOfl HIGH BflSHETBflLL Coach Albert Wiley Dwayne Nichols, Jerry 'latt, Everett Frahm Front row—Harold Bennett, J. W. Healey, David Smith, Max Proctor, Dick Boyd, Leo Zadina, Melvin Hancock Back row—Larry Peterson, Harold McCammon, Dean Hoyt, Bill VanWey, Bill Carter 34 CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of 1950, seeing that the time of our departure is at hand, wish to bestow upon our fellow students and the faculty, a few of cur many prized possessions as follows: To the faculty, we give the right to use the class of 1950 as a perfect example for all future classes. To the Juniors, we will the patience to help them bear the teacr.ers and school for a little longer. To the Sophomores, we will our perfect study habits so they may get better grades the next two years. To the Freshmen, we will our dignity to distinguish them from next years freshmen. I, Winton Ewing, will my trap set to Paul Wagner. I, Opal Groves, will my slim figure to Evamae Monasmith. I, Wayne Hanson, will my tall, dark and handsome appearance to Joe Warner. I, Donald Hamilton, will my shining, well polished boots to Gerald Carpenter. I, Dick Judy, will my brawn to Don Megill. I, Rosella Lagergren, will my interest in Beloit to Carolyn Kelly. I, Loren Meeker, will my sweet tunes in typing class to anyone who can get by with it. I, Keith Megill, will my interest in sports to Grover Rhola. I, Norma Murray, will my naturally curly hair to Cecelia Bunch. I, Faryl McDill will my typing ability to Vicki Smith. I, Burton Nichols, will my interest in photography to Murray Folsom. I, Bonnie Parsons, will my height to Bonnie Guffin. I, Betty Proctor, will'the traditional book on How to get a man and keep him to Rose Broyles. I, Milton Rafferty, will my cowboy boots to Ferris Chilcott. I, Melvin Rannebeck, will my bashfulness to Richard Hedstrom. I, Otto Rhola, will my quietness to Butch Hayes. I, Jane Smith, will my knack of writing notes to Miss Masters to Anita Siemon. I, Dale Thronson, will my history book to Jack Bradrick. I, Lynn Volker, will my singing ability to Murray Smith. I, Norma Warner, will my long hair to Cogie Dillnan. I, Darrell Weaverling, will my ability to argue with Mr. Tickel in American history to Edgar Joe Warner. I, Earl Zade, will my frequent trips to Esbon and Belleville to Bob Murphy. This document was signed, sealed, published, and declared by the Seniors, to be their last will and testament on this eighteenth day of February, nineteen hundred and fifty, in the presence of us, who at their request have named us as witnesses, in the presence of each other. 35 These are the snap tshots turned in by MoELroy climbs the fence. We didn't know they cared. Hip 1-2-3 Get to work boys Why so sour? Woo! Woo! Cheer up Jo Anne Micky- at Sedan Are you tired Werf What's so funny? Dime store lips What a form I Pets pests Merritt Thompson Please put your shoes on Darn the wind 36 the students for the snap shot contest. 1. Jerry poses 2. Wiley at center 3. FFA Headquarters 4. Seniors of '54? 5. It can't be that bad, Don 6. Eight o’clock in the morning 7. Practice session 8. New use for Freeman's ford 9. Shortsuff 10. Dwayne 4 Dale 11. lea team fight! 12. Back door to knowledge 13. Fuel for the bonfire 14. Murph 15. L.O.Y. way back when 37 SEMINS' ACTIVITIES Winton Ewing Football----------1-2-3-4 Basketball----—---------1 Track------------- 1-2-3 Hi-Y----------------1-2-3 Hi-Y Cabinet------------3 Kays--------------------4 Kay B. of Dir.----------4 Band-------------1-2-3-4. Class Officer-----------4 Class Play------------3-4 One Act Play------------4 Cheerleader-------------3 Opal Groves Cougarettes-------1-2-3-4 Y-Teens-------------1-2-3 Y-Teen Cabinet----------3 Kayettes----------------4 Kayette B. of Dir.------4 Kayette Conference------4 Class Play--------------4 Annual Staff------------4 Paper Staff-------------4 Donald Hamilton Football----------1-2-3-4 Basketball--------1-2-3-4 Track-------------1-2-3-4 Hi-Y----------------1-2-3 Hi-Y Cabinet----------2-3 Kays--------------------4 Kay Officer-------------4 Student Council Pres.---4 Class Play--------------3 Boys State--------------3 Wayne Hanson Hi-Y----------------1-2-3 Band--------------------4 Track-------------1-2-3-4 Hi-Y----------------1-2-3 Class Play------------3-4 One Act Play------------4 F.F.A.------------------4 F.F.A. Officer----------4 Dick Judy Football----------1-2-3-4 Basketball--------1-2-3-4 Track-------------1-2-3-4 Hi-Y---------------1-2-3- Hi-Y Cabinet--------1-2-3 Kays--------------------4 Kay B. of Dir.----------4 Class Officer-----------2 One Act Play------------4 Class Play---------------3 Boys State---------------3 Rosella Lagergren C ougarette s------1-2- 3-4 Y-Teens--------------1-2-3 Kayettes-----------------4 Kayette Officer----------4 Glee Club----------------2 Class Play-------------3-4 Y-Teen Camp--------------3 Faryl McDill Y-T eens-------------1-2-3 Y-Teen Camp--------------3 Kayettes-----------------4 Kayette B. of Dir.-------4 Kayette Conference-------4 Cougarettes-----1-2-3-4 Cougarette Officer-------4 Class Play---------------4 Annual Staff-------------4 Paper Staff--------------4 Loren Meeker Football--------1-2-3-4 Basketball-----------1-2-3 Track-----------1-2-3-4 Hi-Y-----------------1-2-3 Kays---------------------4 Kay B. of Dir.-----------4 Class Officer------------4 Keith Megill Football-------------2-3-4 Basketball------1-2-3-4 Track------------------1-2 Hi-Y-----------------1-2-3 Hi-Y Cabinet-------------3 Kays---------------------4 Kay B. of Dir.-----------4 Norma Murray Y-Teens-------------1-2-3 Y-Teen Cabinet-----------3 Kayettes-----------------4 Kayette Officer—---------4 Kayette Conference-------4 Glee Club----------------3 Paper Staff--------------4 Annual Staff-------------4 Class Play---------------4 Cougarettes------------2-4 ae Burton Nichols Basketball-------------1 Band----------------1-2 Football----------1-3-4- Track--------------1-3-4 Hi-Y---------------1-2-3 Kays-------------------4 Class Play-------------4 Basketball-------------1 Track----------------1-2 Hi-Y---------------1-2-3 Kays-------------------4 Class Play-------------4 Class Officer----------1 Kay B. of Dir.---------4 Melvin Rannebeck Lynn Volker Hi-Y---------------1-2-3 F.F.A.-----------------4 F.F.A. Officer---------4 Football-------------3-4 Track----------------1-4 Norma Warner Bonnie Parsons Y-Teens-----------1-2-3 Y—Teen Cabinet————2—3 Kayettes--------------4 Kayette Officer-------4 Student Council-------4 Class Play------------3 Girls State-----------3 Cougarettes-----1-2-3-4 Cougarette Officer—3-4 Paper Staff-----------4 Annual Staff----------4 Class Officer---------2 Betty Proctor Y-Teens-----------1-2-3 Kayettes--------------4 Glee Club-------1-2-3-4 Glee Club Officer-----4 Trio------------------3 Paper Staff-----------4 Annual Staff----------4 Class Officer-------1-3 Cougarettes-----1-2-3-4 Cheerleader---------3-4 Class Play------------3 Band----------------2-3 Drum Major------------4 Milton Rafferty Football------------1-2 Track--------------2-3-4 Hi-Y---------------1-2-3 Hi-Y Cabinet-----------3 Kays-------------------4 Kay Officer------------4 Class Officer----------4 Student Council--------4 Class Play-------------4 Jane Smith Band---------------1-3-4 Glee Club----------2-3-4 Cougarettes------1-2-3-4 Cougarette Officer-----4 Y-Teens.-----------1-2-3 Y-Teen Cabinet---------3 Kayettes---------------4 Kayette Officer--------4 Kayette Conference-----4 Annual Staff---------3-4 Paper Staff------------4 Girls State------------3 Class Play-------------4 Class Officer----------4 Dale Thronson Football-----------1-2-3 Track--------------1-2-4 Hi-Y---------------1-2-3 F.F.A.-----------------4 F.F.A. Officer---------4 Glee Club--------1-2-3-4 Band-------------1-2-3-4 G. R.-----------------1 Y-T e ens-------------3 Kayettes— -------------4 Class Play---------—-3-4 One Act Play-----------4 Annual Staff-----------4 Paper Staff------------4 Darrell Weaverling Basketball-------1-2-3-4 Football------------1-2 Track---------------1-2 Hi-Y--------------1-2-3 Class Play------------3 Kays-------------------4 Kay Officer------------4 Cl£ss Officer----------1 Student Council-------1 Boys State------------3 Earl Zade Hi-Y---------------1-2-3 Kays-------------------4 Class Play------------3 Annual Staff-----------4 Paper Staff------------4 PROPHfCy After graduation I, Melvin Rannebeck, became a reporter for the Los Angeles Examiner. One day I had the honor of covering the story of a television show in New York City, New York. Ab I arrived at my hotel I saw one of my old classmates, the wealthy young play boy Monsieur Otto Ross Rohla Jr. We hadn't seen each other since the night of graduation and he invited me to dinner at The Stork Club. We were discussing our former classmates and I said I'd like to know where each one was and what he was doing. Otto then told me he was owner of the show that I was cover- ing and one of his mechanics had assembled a machine by which it would be possible to locate each one of our classmates. Immediately after dinner Otto called his car and we went to his studio on 16th and Plaza to see the review of our classmates on the screen. Pressing a button Otto informed me we were now to see our classmates in foreign countries. First we see Norma Murray at Cannes on the French Riviera. She is now sole owner and proprietor of Merts Traveling Beauty Parlor. Among her customers are Mrs. Aly Khan and her Daughter Yasmin who are vacationing at that resort. 39 Lynn Volker is also located in a foreign country, Newberg, Italy to be exact. He is now a Romeo of the merchant marines with a girl in every port. Otto then pushed another button and the scene changed to the United States. Winton Ewing, a famous high school drummer known as Pud is now tour- ing with Fred Warings Orchestra. They are playing at the Billy Rose's Dia- mond Horseshoe. Faryl McDill, Director of the Kansas State Board of Education has brought up the debatable question of longer school hours, more intelligent teachers, and a new history book for Seniors. Keith Megill is doing very well as a sports announcer over NBC. He has taken over for Bill Stem. Dick Judy, profitable young owner of the Judy Ranch and a graduate of Kansas University, is principal of the high school at the city of Montrose. Wayne Hanson owner of the Boom Cora Farm has just founded a new type of hybrid com without shucks or silks. Jane Smith is now manager of the Ever Ready Baby Sitters Inc.. It's quite a racket. Mr. Tickel is still a steady customer. Micky Rafferty known as Tex, is the owner of the best herd of cattle in Texas. His ranch covers an area of 500,000 acres. When Zade fixes it it stays fixed ia the slogan of the former Beam Garage. Earl has taken over the garage and made it a very profitable business. Opal Groves who is residing in Florida with her husband is enjoying the bright Florida sun. In her spare time she does seamstress work. Loren Meeker is very busy with his full time job of running the bus line from Mankato to Esbon. He is the busiest in the evenings. Rosella Lagergren is now a young and talented professor in the In- diana Sta e College. She has just recently announced her engagement to a wealthy young farmer. Donald Hamilton, noted airplane pilot, can now be located at his home in Denver. Bonnie Parsons is now making good money at her job (keeping books) in Denver. Her leisure time .is spent taking care of her beautiful home. Dale Thronson has surprised us. He is now the efficient manager of the Ben Franklin Store in Hastings. Norma Warner was so impressed by the Shirley Savoy Hotel in Denver that 3he is now employed as day time elevator girl there. Burton Nichols has Just won first prize for telling the biggest tall tale in the world. Betty Jo Proctor is living with her husband at Brighton, Colorado. His occupation is farming and they are making it a very successful enterprise Darrell Weaverling is visiting his wife in New York City. He is playing professional basketball with the Globe Trouper sand doesn't get to to be at home much. After seeing this review of the class of '50 I returned to my hotel room, thinking that I was a member of a very remarkable class who grad- uated at the half way mark of the century. 40 THE JOURNEY OF THE CLASS OF 1950 In 1937 five of the 1950 graduating claae, Jane Smith, Milton Rafferty, Winton Ewing, Donald Hamilton, and Burton Nichols were classmates in kindergarten. We gained and lost many during the remaining grade school years. Those we gained who are still with us are Faryl McDill, Darrell Weaverling, Rosella Lagergren, Earl Zade, Loren Meeker, Bonnie Parsons, Betty Proctor, Norma Murray, Dale Thronson, and Wayne Hanson. We started our four year educational journey in high school chugging along in a Model T with Darrell Weaverling as our driver. Opal Groves, Dick Judy, Melvin Rannebeck, and Keith Megill were new riders. We survived our freshmen initiation with only a few tears. A brainstorm occurred in our first class meeting and as a result the dandelion was chosen the class flower to be overpowered later by the tulip. Dick Judy was the driver for the second year of our journey. Our main activities were parties and serving banquets, these included the Mother-Son banquet, Mother- Daughter banquet, and the Jr. Sr. banquet. We started the third year of our journey with Gene McDaniels driving. One Mad Night the Jr. play was presented December 7 under the direction of Miss Masters. A Dutch Festival was the theme of the Jr. Sr. banquet on April 26. Norma Jean Warner and I$mn Volker Joined that year. Melvin Rannebeck was the driver as we started the last lap of our journey. The Adorable Imp the Sr. play was presented February 10 directed by Miss Masters. The Senior Sneak, Class Night, Baccalaurette and Commence- ment activities will end our Journey through grade and high school years under the capable direction of our parents and teachers. CLASS We of the class of 50, eager for what's in store Look to the unknown future beyond the open door. Our yesterdays were our school days where hours of classes flew Today is our graduation; commencement of something new. Tomorrow we meet the future with its hopes, its smiles, and tears Always recalling with pleasure the fun of our high school years. 41 The State Exchange Bank Mankato, Kansas J. C. Penney Company, Inc. The Home of Values McCarthy Hardware Co. Jewell County's Oldest Store Oldest values in county Walkers Produce One of the better places to sell your produce We pay cash Phone 34. Ollfi BOOSTffiS E. M. Tyler, Jewelry Kramer Furniture Jones Variety Store H. R. Rhea, Manager Wagner Drug Store Mankato Lumber Co. Betty's Studio Jayhawk Cafe Ewing's Recreation Parlor Ute Theatre Congratulations to the class of 1950 Rapps Secondhand Store Sleepy Hollow Camp Mankato, Kansas Mabel Metz's Beauty Shoppe Helm Home and Auto Bob's Inn Dillons Market and Grocery R. P. 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