Mankato High School - Cougar Yearbook (Mankato, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1954 volume:

We,- the Senior' Class of ------- 19514 welcome you aboard the Cougar Cub to travel with through another year of school life at M.H.S. We hope that we have recorded the highlights of this years class- es, activities, and sports in our rocket journey so that school life of to- day will be treasured memories of tomorrow. MANKATO HIGH SCHOOL Mankato, Kansas Compliments of Hale Drug Store Mr. Lowell Xasmer Fort Hays State B.S. M.S. Superintendent Elaine Kellogg Office Secretary Miss Myma Homberger K. S. T. College Pittsburg Commerce B.S. Mr. John Hawkens Stanford University A.E. Kansas University B.S. Science Miss Edna Masters Kansas Wesleyan A.B, English Mr. Erich E. Penner Ft. Hayes, Ks. St. Col. B.S. Colo. St. Col., Greeley M.A. History, Government, Athletics Miss Rachel Bales Fort Hays State B.S. Social Science, Library Mr. Clarence Kellogg Kansas Wesleyan A.B. Coach Phy. Fd. Mr. Donald McGuire K. State Teachers College Emporia Music B.S. Miss Patricia Dwerlkotte K. State College Home Economics B.S. Earl R. button ■. State B.S. Vocational Agriculture Miss Adelaide Regnier Pan Handle A. M. A.B Mathematics moon Veri� Editor Senior Officers ____Steve Ahrens •Pres.----Verla Graham .Treas.----Nancy Hayes Junior Officers Pres.----Gloria Beam Vice-Pres.----Dick B Sec.-Treas.-----Pat 3 Sophomore Officers ___Faye Monro rea.____Calvin Huntsinger Preas.-----Wame Colson Freshman Officers Pres.--—Phil Rhea Vice-Pres.-—Gerald Jones 3ec.-Treas.——� Connie Mog l.Penner scowls, but the girls aren't so serious. 2. The new dentproof Driver's Ed. Car. 3. Sophomore girls discuss their favorite subject boys. U. Charlene poses with her admir- ers. 5.Lucky 7-11 and two pas- sengers. 6. Noon inactivity. 7. Our Coach; Tuffy Kellogg. 8. Gwen poses with a 7-up. 9. Are you always eating, Char- lotte Faye? 10. George and his new camera. 11. Freshmen and sophomore boys sun them- selves. 12. The dummy hangs over main stree . 13. Mrs. Kellogg works in the office. Ik. The pep rally before the Osborne game. h, 9 Hills Ranch W. G. Hills Bud Hills R. W. Long Registered Herefords GV Wilsman's Cafe and Service Station 10 Qouldie Fourth Row: Dick Whelchel, Lloyd Scarrow, Paul Wagner, Dennis Berg, John Murray. Third Row: Ray Seems, Dennis Basart, Bud Trubey, Warren Underwood, Gene Ahrens, Ronnie Hanson, Billie Endsley. Second Row: Calvin Huntsinger, Peggy Malsbury, Emma Jean Frink, Faye Munro, Suzette Standerwick, Charlotte Frahm, Barbara Hancock, Shirley Hancock, First Row: Kenneth Voss, Warne Colson, Shirley Briggs, Darlene Warner, Shirley Hodges, Sandra Guffin, Cheryl Hodges, Lillian Carter, Marilyn Love. 4 Betha Garlock, Marjorie Rickard, Valentina Laluk, Ila Holmes, Jeanette Carter, Kathleen Nichols, Connis Mog. Middle Rows Johnie Warner, James Caylor, Forrest Ortman, Gerald Jones, Rex Seirer, Lloyd Hanson, Bernard Muckey, Bill Peugh, Phil Rhea, Gilford Mahaffy, Gary Eaton, Eddy Beardmore, Front Row: Donna Queen, Patricia Malsbury, Sharon Varner, Connie Hohner, Sharon Ahrens, Fema Shoemaker, Mary Jane O'Neil, Kroyla Ball. fOUfiTH CLASS PASSLAGffiS 1. Noon gab session. 2. Freshies dummy. 3� °“ otball hoyal - ty dances. U. Breakfastfood baked beans. 5. Scientist Nelson badges 6. Now's th6 time for all go- od men to come to the aid of the party. 7. Smile for the photogra- phers. 8. One of the five Frahras. 9. 5th study hall. 10. Judy Basart's birthday party. 11. This IS McCammon. 12. Carter and his arms full of women. 13. Half a dozen--- Sr. girls that is. ll . Casey is Down 1 15. What's the joke? Fifth Row: Von Scarrow, Don Swinton, Rodney Queen, Adalf Laluk, Marvin Parsons. Fourth Row: Shirley Biery, Joan Fuller, Janet Bennett, Kenneth Dart, Larry Groves. Third Row: Janet Moon, Sharon Blaylock, Sharon Malsbury, Bobby Shoemaker, Danny Frahm. Second Row: Twana Mahaffy, Patsy O'Neil, Jan Smith, Carol Thompson, Delbert Korb. First Row: Patricia Murray, Susie Friel, Kathleen Thompson , Stanley Mahaffy, Toby Kramer, Ralph Seems, Kenneth Rhea, LeRoy Eaton. Third Row: Craig Nelson, Larry Thompson, David Murray, Earnest Endsley, Garry Hancock, Richard Reed, Joh Menhusen, Jack Moon, Cortney Dick, Jim Whelchel. Second Row: David Rohla, Sharon Clegg, Charlene Ramey, Karen Morris, Janet Vestal, Mona Ahrens, Doris Stout, Janet Frahm, Phil Smith. First Row: Bradley Isaac, Myra Jo Frye, Judy Basart, Mary Stone, Janice Reece, Frances Boyd, Sylvia Myers, Wanda Briggs, Patsy Broyles, Doug Fair. Not Pictured: Ronnie Chandler IHHTH Back Rows Shirley Hodges, Kathleen Nichols, Emma Jean Frink, Barbara Hancock, Shirley Hancock, Charlotte Frahm, Faye Munro, Cheryl Hodges, Lillian Carter, Sandra Guffin, Suzette Standerwick, Marilyn Love, Peggy Malsbury, Shirley Briggs. Kfl«CTT£ BOARD Of DIRECTORS Miss Regnier—-Sponsor ,, 1. Verla 18 Graham— Recreation. 2. Gloria Beam Program. 3. Owen Case—Publicity. 1 . Phyllis Shoemaker— Finance. 5� Charlotte Axelson—Music 6. Elaine Frahm —Vice President 7. Wilma McKira—Worship 8. Marilyn Frost—Piano 9. Joyce MeElroy— Treasurer 10. Mary Jane O'Neil— 5oint System 11. Nancy Hayes—Sec- retary 12. Pat Sloan—Parliamentarian 13. Charolette Frahra—Community Ser- vice 11 . Connie Mog—School Service The board held monthly meetings reg- ularly and planned the clubs activ- ities for the year. This years go-| al is the 5000 point award. The Ka ettes had the concessions at home| ball games and sold Christmas cards to earn the funds for ktheir Mother-Daughter banqu in the spring and to send two girls to Kayette camp this summer. kAll the girls in school are members of this organ ] ization. Gaye Banders—President 19 FUTURE FARMERS Of AMERICA w Back Row: ’•lame Colson, Gene Ahrens, Phil Rhea, Gerald Jones, Forrest Ortman, Dennis Basalt Calvin Huntsinger, Kenneth Voss, John Murray, Jame3 Caylor Middle Row: Bernard Muckey, Dean Lusher, Harlow Vader, Gerald Means, Vernon Thronson, Emil Rohla, Max Proctor, ‘ arren Underwood, Lloyd Hanson, Lloyd Scarrow. Front Row: Earl Sutton-Sponsor, Steve Ahrens-Reporter, Everett Frahm-Vice-President, Harold McCammon-President, Leo Zadina-S cretary, Dwight Underwood-Treasurer, Lyle Olena-S entinel Not Pictured: Ronnie Hanson Vernon Thronson and call Harlow Compliments of State Exchange Bank and Mankato Hatchery 20 Vader's cattle Lyle 0'Lena's hogs SHOP Pr°Ject 3°Momore Fishman Leo I Underwood and his gate COUGHRfTTES T SIXTH HOWs Janet Vestal, Joan Fuller, Shirley Biery, Gaye Sanders, Jean Muckey, Gloria Beam, Cogie Peugh, Kathleen Nichols FIFTH ROW: Connie Mog, Ila Holmes, Marie Hoyt, Suzette Standerwick, Lillian Carter, Barbara Hancock, Carolyn Stone, Shirley Hancock, Gayle Fuller, Kathleen Wiley FOURTH ROW: Mary Jane O'Neil, Kroyla Ball, Jeanette Carter, Fema Si.oemaker, Donna Queen, Peggy Malsbury, Marilyn Love, Charlotte Axelson, Eileen Nelson, Phyllis Shoemaker THIRD ROW: Donna Gouldie, Sharon Ahrens, Connie Hohner, Patty Malsbury, Sharon Warner, Marjorie Richard, Marjorie Scarrow, Melba Voss, Marilyn Frost, Alma McDill SECOND ROW: Sharon Malsbury, Francis Boyd, Doris Stout, Janet Bennett, Shirley Briggs, Coleen Nelson, Karen Morris, Sharon Blaylock, Gwen Case, Barbara Case FIRST ROV: Sharon Clegg, Janet Frahm, Janet Moon, Jan Smith, Patty Murray, Patsy Broyles, Carol Thompson, Susie Friel, Twana Mahaffy, Patsy O'Neil Pat Sloan , Verla Graham Joyce McElroy OUR SPONSO! MISS MASTER! k Sponsored by Reagers Cafe and V 23 Bud's 66 Service PAUSE BETWEEN TELLS FIFTH ROW-Warren Underwood, Paul Wagner, Bob Kelly, Gerald Means, Billy Peugh. FOURTH ROW-Phil Rhea, Gilford Mahaffy, Eddie Bcardraore, Doug Fair, Larry Groves, Kenny Rhea, Toby Kramer, Lloyd Scarrow, Gene Ahrens. THIRD ROW-Patsy Broyles, Cogie Peugh, dteve Ahrens, Gloria Beam, Verla Graham, Francis Boyd, Karen Morris, Craig Nelson, Marvin Parsons, Jack Moon, Joyce McElroy, Johnny Warner. SECOND ROW-Betty Boyd, Mona Ahrens, Carol Mahaffy, Janice Reece, Carolyn Kier, Patsy O'Neil, Pat Sloan Kroyla Ball, Lloyd Hanson, Emma Jean Frink Charlotte Axelson, Nancy Hayes , Janet Frahm, Sharon Ahrens, FIRST ROW-Marilyn Frost, Mary Jane O'Neil, Gwen Case, Elaine Frahm, Jon Henhusen, Marj- orie Scarrow, Connie Hohner, Faye Munro, Marjorie Rickard, Patty Murray, Forrest Ortman, Barbara Case, Jfyra Jo Frye. Compliments of K. G. Ball and First National Bank «ft PEUOH-TROMPET ■n QLOIjT Third Row- Connie Hohner, Jeanette Carter, Pat Sloan, Alma McDill, Wilma McKim, Eileen Nelson, Marilyn Love, Marjorie Scarrow. Second Row- Patsy Malsbury, Donna vueen, Marie Hoyt, Barbara Case, Gayle Fuller, Joyce McElroy, Suzette Standerwick, Emma Jean Frink, Shirley Hancock, Peggy Malsbury, Melba Voss. First Row- Donna Gouldie, Barbara Hancock, Charlotte Axelson, Elaine Frahm, Marilyn Frost, Cogie Peugh, Gaye Sanders, Gwen Case, Mary Jane O'Neil, Sharon Ahrens, Gloria Beam. Not Pictured- Verla Graham 26 Shirley Hodges Marie Hoyt Janet Vestal Gaye Sanders Congratulations Jewell Co. Co-op Association BACK ROW-Patsy Broyles, Steve Ahrens, Cogie Peugh, Gilford Mahaffy, Eddy Beard- more, Paul Wagner, Gloria Beam FRONT RCW-Charlotte Axelson, Sharon Ahrens, Kroyla Ball, Mona Ahrens, Lloyd Han- son Not Pictured-Nancy Hayes 1. Our two coa- ches. 2. Elaine Kellogg leaves the halls of learn- ing. 3. Newell sunning himself. U. What? No boys I 5. 7th grade girls at noon. 6. Four juniors and their Colgate Smiles 7 Little Jones, Big Jones, J. Murray. 8. Typical wall sitters at noon. 9 Gloria her pals, and he: car, vintage 1929. 10. Mr. Sutton. 11. Oh, those legs, Sandy. 12. Mr. Hawken smiles. 13. Mac and Whitey work on the Ford. lii. Num- ber l|l-Bill Carter. 15. F.F.A. boys in work clothes. HERE COMES CHARLIE Back Row: Gwen Case-Mrs. Caroline Smythe-Kersey, Harold. Mc- Cammon-Ted Hartley, Phyllis Shoemaker-Vivian Smythe-Kersey, Garry Boston-Officer Tim McGrill, Verla Graham-Nora Malone • Front Row: Steve Ahrens-Mortimer Smythe-Kersey, Jean Muckey- Mrs. Fanny Farnham, Roger Murray-Uncle Aleck Twiggs , Joyce McElroy-Charlie Hopps. Gladys Crazy But Cute Presented January 7 Standing Miss Masters.........................................Director Dean Lusher.........................................Uncle Joe Leo Zadina..........................................Mr. Higby hlaine Frahm.......................................Mrs. Dover Max Proctor.............................................Killo Lawrence Jones......................................Mr. Dover Dick Boyd................................... Danny Dover Seated Gloria Beam............................................Gladys Dopenduffer Marilyn Frost.........................................Phyllis Cogie Peugh.......................................Susie Higby Barbara Case............................. n0scarn Betty Shaw Marie Hoyt........................................Kathy Brooks Wilma McKim.................................Mrs. Dopenduffer Mr. Dover Danny ★ Mrs. Dover o Killo Car Congratulati ons Beam Motor Co. 01 I Boston 32 Bob Kelly Dick Boyd Gayle Fuller Pat Sloan Compliments of The Jewell County Record Garter Sr. t Platt Sr. e Frahm Sr. T McCammon Sr. G i TiiriWi g f V Boyd Jr. H Zadina Jr. H Scarrow Soph, E Wagner Soph, E 34 rUUIDtUL Proctor Jr. □ Lusher Jr. H Jones Jr. H Olena Jr. G Ass't Coach Penner and Coach Kellogg The Cougars ended their most success- ful football season since 19l 2. They scored liil points while their opponents made 70. The Cougars won £ games, lost 2, tied 1, and gained a tie for the Sun- flower Central League Championship. Mankato 7 Osborne 7 Mankato 7 Concordia 19 Mankato 0 Lincoln 19 Mankato 20 P-burg 13 Mankato 33 Lebanon 0 Mankato lb Smith Center 0 Mankato 11 Belleville 12 Mankato 1 6 Downs 0 Totals m ”15 ‘B SQUAD Sponsored by Kiers IGA Store and J. C. Penny Co. Back Row: Lloyd Scarrow, Dean Lusher, Bud Trubey, Phil Rhea, Bill Peugh, Coach Erich Penner. Front Row: Paul Wagner, Larry Peterson, Warren Underwood, Rex Seirer, Bnil Rohla, Forrest Ortman, Gerald Jones, Bud Whelchel, Dennis Berg. 35 dWEDE GARRY, WINDYj JASPER, JONSEY DUGAN ZADINA ICKABOD Sponsored by Roy's and North Side Auto Salvage CRATER .STUDENT MANAGER-Johnie Warner, COACH- Clarence Kellogg, Garry Boston, Lick Boyd, Lawrence Jones, Leo Jadina, Jerry Seirer, Dean Lusher, Steve Ahrens, Larry Peter- son, Jim Platt, Bill Carter MANKATO A MANKATO B MANKATO ia BELOIT 61 MANKATO 17 P-BURG 63 MANKATO 51 COURTLAND ia MANKATO 72 LEBANON U7 MANKATO 39 DOWNS 61 MANKATO 60 OSBORNE 62 MANKATO 63 SMITH CENTER 73 MANKATO 1 0 BELOIT 90 MANKATO 1 0 P-BURG 5U MANKATO 58 DOWNS 70 MANKATO 76 LEBANON 51 MANKATO 56 SMITH CENTER 60 MANKATO 61 OSBORNE 80 MANKATO COURTLAND MANKATO 1 1 BELOIT 38 MANKATO 1 7 P-BURG 1 3 MANKATO 61 COURTLAND 37 MANKATO 59 LEBANON 33 MANKATO 35 DOWNS 53 MANKATO 1 3 OSBORNE 1 1 MANKATO 63 SMITH CENTER 65 MANKATO 56 BELOIT 51 MANKATO 55 P-BURG 57 MANKATO 65 DOWNS 59 MANKATO 62 LEBANON 1 8 MANKATO 39 SMITH CENTER 51 MANKATO 37 OSBORNE 1 7 MANKATO COURTLAND 37 ______■ BACK HOW- Warren Underwood, Lyle Olena, Lloyd Scarrow, Bernard Muckey, Paul Wag- ner, Dennis Berg, Lloyd Hanson, Richard Whelchel FRONT ROW- Kennth Voss, Gerald Jones, Phil Rhea, Billy Peugh, Gerald Means, Bud Trubey, Rex Seirer, F'orrest Ortman, Eddy Beardmore Not Pictured-Lloyd Scarrow THRID ROW: Gerald Means, Max Proctor, Dick Boyd, Larry Peterson. Dennis Berg, Paul Wagner, Bud Whelchel SECOND ROW: Forrest Ortman, Billie Peugh, Gerald Jones, Rex Seirer, Lyle Olena, Leo Zadina, Lloyd Hanson, Jim Platt FIRST ROW: Lawrence Jones, Phil Rhea, Bernard Muckey, Bud Trubey, Bill Carter, Lloyd Scarrow, Warren Underwood, Johnny Warner Compliments of The Mankato Lumber Co and 38 Rafferty's Service BASKETBALL 8th£rt™ rski‘per S� Hhe)r DiCk' Ji” “h'lch'1' David Murr y Br dle r Isa“. SEATED; Larry Thompson, Ernest Endsley, Garry Hancock, Richard Reed, Jon Menhusen, Craig Nelson, Jtck Moon 7 111 STANDING: Stanley Mahaffy, Donnie Swinton, Bobbie Shoemaker, Delbert Korb, Larry Groves, Kenny Rhea, LeRoy Eaton. SEATED; Danny Frahm, Tony Laluk, Kenneth Dart, Von Scarrow, Rodney Queen, Toby Kramer, Ralph Seems. Not Pictured Marvin Parsons 39 ACTIVITIES Of The StniOBS STEVE AHRENS: Science Club 1„ F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, U, Basketball 3, 1:, Class Officer b, Class Play 3� U� Annual Staff 3, F.F.A. Judging team 3,b, State Farmer U, F'.F.A. National Band 3, Dance Band 2, 3, b, Band 1, 2, 3� b, Boys Glee Club3, b, Boys State 3, League Scholarship 2, 3, b. CHARLOTTE AXEL30N: Science Club 1, Cougarettes 1,2,3,1:, Kayettes 1,2,3,b. Class Play 3, Kayette Board b, Band 1,2,3,1 , Girls Glee Club 1,2,3,L, Girls Sextette 3, b, Dance Band 2, 3, 1 . HAROLD BENNETT: Science Club 1, Kayes 1, 2, Hobby Club 3, Basketball 1, Track 2, Boys Glee Club 3. GARRY BOSTON: Football 1,2,3,1:, Basketball 1,2,3,b, Track 1,2,3.1:. Science Club 1, Kayes 1,2, Hobby Club 3, Class Officer 1, Class Play b, Annual Staff b, Paper Staff 1:, Football King U, Boys Glee Club 3, Queens Escort 3, Football Co-Captain 1:, BILL CARTER: Football 1,2,3,!:, Basketball 1,2,3,!:, Track 1,2,3,1:, science Club 1, Kayes 1,2, Hobby Club 3, Class Play 3, Annual Staff L, Paper Staff b, Boyes Glee Club 3. GWEN CASE: Science Club 1, Cougarettes 1,2,3,1:, Kayettes 1,2,3, Class Play 3, b, Class Officer 3, Annual Staff 1:, Paper Staff d Board 3, b, League Scholarship 3, Band 1,2,3,!:, Glee Club 123 Act Play b, Sextette b, Senior Trio b. b. f ,b Kayette , One- EVERETT FRAHM: Football 3, b, Basketball 1, F.F.A l,2,3,b, F.F.A. Officer b, Class Officer 1, Boys Glee Club 3, Judging Team 1. GAYLE FULLER: FORMOSO: Y-Teens 1,2,3, Pep Club 1,2,3, Y-Teens Officer 3, Class Officer 1,2, Class Play 1,2,3, One-Act Play 3, Paper Staff 1,2,3, Band 1,2,3, Glee Club 1,2,3, MANKATO: Kayettes b, Cougarettes b, Foot- ball Queen Attendant 1:, Girls Glee Club 1:, VERLA GRAHAM: Science Club 1, Cougarettes 1,2,3,1:, Kayettes l,2,3,b. Class Play b, Class Officer 2,3,b, Kayette Board l,b, Cougarette Officer U, Annual Staff b, Paper Staff b, Basketball Queen 3, Kayette Conference b. Cheerleader 3, I, Band l,2,3,b, Girl3 Glee Club 1,2,3,1:, Girls State 3, Girls Sextette 3, b, League Scholarship 3, One-Act Play 3, Senior Trio b. NANCY HAYES: Science Club 1, Cougarettes 1,2,3, b, Kayettes 1,2,3,U, Class Play 3, Class Officer 1,3,U, Kayette Officer 3,U, Cougarette Officer 2,3, Annual Staff U, Paper Staff U, Basketball Queen Attendant 3, Stu- dent Council 1,Kayette Camp 3, Kayette Conference 1:, Cheerleader 3,U, Band 1,2,3,1:, Dance Band 2,3,U, Girls Glee Club 1,2,3,1:, Girls Sextette 3, League Scholarship 3. BOB KELLY: Football 1,2,3,1:, Basketball 1,2,3,1:, Track 1,2,3,!:, F.F.A. 1,2, Science Club 1, Hobby Club 3, Class Officer 2, Class Play 3,U, Annual Staff U, Paper Staff 1:, King Attendant R, Boys State 3, Band 1,2,3,1:, Boys Glee Club 3, Football Co-Captain !:, One-Act Play b. HAROLD MCCAMMON: Football 1,3,U, Basketball 1,2, Track 1,2, F.F.A. 1,2, 3,1:, F.F.A. Officer U, Science Club 1, Annual Staff h, Paper Staff U, Boys Glee Club 3,U, One-Act Play U. JOYCE MCELROY: Science Club 1, Cougarettes 1,2,3,1:, Kayettes 1,2,3,1:, Class Play 1:, Kayette Board 3,h, Annual Staff U, Paper Staff U, Band 1, 2,3,1:, Girls Glee Club 1,2,3,U, Girls Sextettel.2,3,1:, Cheerleader h, One-Act Play 3, Kayette Officer k, Senior Trio b. ERMA JEAN MUCKEY: OBERLIN: Y-Teen 1,2,3 Dramatic Club 3,1 � Thespian 3� One-Act Play 1, Y-Teen Cabinet 3, Y-Teen Committe Leader 3, Y-Teen Confer ence 3, Qlee Club 1,2,3, Mixed Chorus 1,2,3, Sextette 1,2,3 Scholar- ship 1,2,3, Spelling 2,3, MANKATO: Cougarettes 1 , Kayettes U, Class Play 1 , Annual Staff U, Paper Staff k. ROGER MURRAY: Football 1,2,3,1 , Basketball 1,3, Track 1,2,3,it. Science Club 1, F.F.A. 1,2. Hobby Club 3, Class Officer 1, Class Play 3,1 , Boys Glee Club 3. COLEEN NELSON: Cougarettes 1,2,3,U, Kayettes 1,2,3,1, Class Officer 1, League Scholarship 2,3. EILEEN NELSON: Science Club 1, Cougarettes 2,3,1 , Kayettes 1,2,3,1 , Class Play 3, Annual Staff U, Paper Staff U, Girls Glee Club 3,1 . JIM PLATT: Football 1,2,3,I , Basketball 1,2,3,1 , Track 1,2,3,U, Science Club 1, Kayes 1,2, Hobby Club 3, Class Play 3, Annual Staff 1 , Paper Staff I . GAYE SANDERS: Science Club 1, Cougarettes 1,2,3,! , Kayettes 1,2,3,1 , One-Act Play 3,1 , Kayette Officer 1 , Cougarette Officer 1 , Kayette Board 1 , Annual Staff U, Paper Staff h, Football Queen 1 , Kayette Camp 3, Kayette Conference 1 , Twirler 2,3, Drum Majorette U, Girls Glee Club 3,1 , League Scholarship 2. MARJCRIE SCARROW: Science Club 1, Cougarettes 1,2,3,! , Kayettes 1,2,3,1 , Class Play 3 Annual Staff U, Paper Suaff 1 , Girls Glee Club 3,1 , Band 1,2,3,1 . JERRY SEIRER: Football 1,2,3,1 � Basketball 1,2,3,1 , Track 1,2,3,! , Science Club I, Kayes Club 1,2, Hobby Club 3, Class Play 3, Annual 1 , Paper Staff 1 , Boys Glee Club 3,1 . PHYLLIS SHOEMAKER: Science Club 1, Cougarettes 1,2,3,1 , Kayettes 1,2,3,1 , Class Play 1 , Annual Staff 1 , Paper Staff 1 , Kayette Board 1 , Band 2, Girls Glee Club 2,3, League Scholarship 2. CAROLYN STONE: SOUTHWESTERN: Class officer 2, Mission Group 2, State Groups 2, Band 2, School Choir 2. MANKATO: Kayettes 1,1 , Cougarettes 1,1 , Band 1, Glee Club 1. DWIGHT UNDERWOOD: Science Club 1, Class Play 3, F.F.A. 1,2,3,! , F.F.A. Officer 3,1 , Boys Glee Club 3. SHIRLEY VADER: Kayettes 1,2,3,1 , Girls Glee Club 3. KATHLEEN WILEY : Science Club 1, Cougarettes 2,3,1 , Kayettes 1,2,3,! , Class Play 3, annual Staff I , Paper Staff 1 . Reunion in Murrayville, July 2, 1961; As vre look in on the Seniors of 1951; today we find them all a- board the Cougar Cub Rocket heading for Murrayville. The former city of Otego was locked n this spot in 1951;. Roger Murray, a mad scien- tist who solved the mystery of the Hydrogen Bomb and has many fearful discoveries (which suould be liquidated), settled in Otego and it has grown until its popuuacion is 15,000,000. This thriving city was nam- ed after Roger, who, eu years after his graduation, has invited all , of his classmates to visit him and hold a reunion at his large estate. Looking into the rocket we see the following familiar faces: Kathleen Wiley is the author of Follow Your Heart, a popular 15 minute continued program featured on T.V. Marjorie Scarrow is a business and career woman who is now secre- tary for Edward R. Muriel. Everett Frahm is the owner of the Chicago Sale Bam; Doctor Frahm, a graduate of K. State in Veterinary Medicine, recently became world famous for his new type of hog which is half ham and half pork chops. Jean Muckey owner of the Stork Club in Hollywood} is the singing and dancing star of the entertainment. Eileen Nelson throws the shot put for America’s Woman Olympic team; she has broken many records. (Hates Frank Sinatra). Owen Case and Gaye Sanders live in New York with their husbands and are top models. Verla Graham is a famous psychiatrist knows all, hears all, sees all, and tells all. Bob Kelly and Jerry Seirer are professors of a new K. State College course called Take Your Time. Shirley Vader and her husband are known for their sextuplets who are more famous than the Dionne quintuplets. They have a large estate in Kentucky and are very prosperous • Harold Bennett has been given a contract to fight Sitting Bull in New York. Madison Square Garden will be the setting for the midget bout. Steve Ahrens is the new Young Man With a Horn. His dance band gave a concert at Carnegie Hall last week. Phyllis Shoemaker is a well known designer of women's shoes known as Shoemakers. Charlotte Axelson and Coleen Nelson are stars in the program Laugh and Love It over C.B.S.-T.V. Harold McCammon is a hot rod racer. He won the '63 Indianapolis Race. Carolyn Stone is M.G.M.'s top wig designer and is now working on the set of Land of the Zombies in Nyasaland, Africa. Nancy Hayes is campaigning to become the first lady president. Her slogan is Hayes Will Bring Us Out of the Haze. Bill Carter is the creator of a new sensation (it's guaranteed to please or your money is refunded) this wonder is called Carter's Little Liver Pills. Gayle Fuller is singing and recording with Johnny Ray. Her current hit is Lonesome Baby Blues. Dwight Underwood has inherited a fortune and is Hollywood's bus- iest playboy He has bought the DuPont's, Chrysler's ,and Astor's es- tates. Joyce McElroy was honorably discharged from the Waves in 1962. She is now married to New York Senator, imrick Fullimoney Esq. XVII and living in swank Fifth Avenue pent house. Jim Platt is Commander in Chief of the National Guard; he is living in Washington D.C. and attending many society parties when he is off duty. Garry Boston is a cartoonist and is making millions. His popular character, named Mr. Efrum Zatrensha Pignatelli, has replaced Dick Tracy. As the rocket lands at his private airport! Roger is there to greet them with the Mankato High School Band and many huge banners which say, Welcome to Murrayville and, Three Cheers for the Class of '5U. 42 class WILL We, the Seniors of '51 , who are ready to leave the trials and tribulations of this school life, do will or give all these faults, favors, places, habits, personal property, and characteristics to the unwilling, unwise underclassmen. To the faculty we leave our good humor. To the juniors we leave our future plans. To the sophomores we leave our union as a class. To the freshmen we leave our patience so they might make it through their three remaining years. The members of the class will the following to the unwise underclassmen. I, Charlotte Axelson, will my seat in Mr. Hawkens study hall and my trip to the office to Elaine Frahm. I, Verla Graham, will the traditional book How To Get A Man And Keep Him, to Pat Sloan, we hope it helps you with the men in your future. I, Nancy Hayes, will my interest in K. State to Gloria Beam for the coming year. I, Jerry Seirer, will my draft card to Max Proctor, may you use it to your advantage. I, Joyce McElroy, will my car Little Earl, to Charlotte Frahm, may she keep it running. I, Marjorie Scarrow, will ray ability to get along with the teachers to Darrell ’ arner, he needs it. I, Eileen Nelson, will my figure to Mona Ahrens, take good care of it. I, Roger Murray, will my football shoes to my brother John; they are well worn but good for another season. I, Coleen Nelson, will my laugh to Alma McDill, so she may receive an egg at class night. I, Phyllis Shoemaker, will my abiltiy to go steady with one boy at a time to Lillian Carter. I, Jean Muckey, will my blond hair to Sharon Warner because gentlemen prefer blondes. I, Harold Bennett, will my freckles to Eddie Beardmore, watch out for the sun. I, Bill Carter, will by ability to get to study hall on time to Bernie Muckey. I, Gwen Case, will my ability to refuse rides to the sophomore girls. Walk- ing is good exercise. I, Jim Platt, will my biology book to anyone who's willing to take it. I, Kathleen Wiley, will my shyness toward boys to Charlene Ramey, watch out for those big, bad, boys. I, Shirley Vader, will my quietness to Jeanette Carter. I, Gaye Sanders, will my ability to laugh at my own jokes to Faye Munro. I, Bob Kelly, will my swift actions to Mary Jane 0,Neil. Three cheers for the Insn. I, Garry Boston, will my ability to get along with the old-side line All- Americans to the next quarterback. I, Gayle Fuller, will my typewriter to Marilyn Frost, its guaranteed to make no mistakes. I, Harold McCammon, will my ability to go steady and go with other girls at the same time to Harlow Vader. I, Carolyn Stone, will my ability to dissect snakes to Craig Nelson, I hope you enjoy it more than I. I, Dwight Underwood, will my ability to drive to Dean Lusher, may you Have a wreckless senior year. I, Steve Ahrens, will my ability to get along with Chancy? to Norman Mason. I, Everett Frahm, will my ability to get along with Earl Sutton to Lyle Olena. In witness thereof, we have hereunto signed, sealed, and published this our last will and testament on the twentieth day of November, one thousand nine-hundred fifty-three. Compliments of Kramer Furniture Store