McCune Rural High School - Eagle Yearbook (McCune, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1956 volume:

PAULA. MILLARD, B. S., M. S. Principal and Social Science JOHN L. MULLEN ioarcf oj- C (fucation TICcC nine 7Pura JfiyA cScAoo EARL MeCOLM Director HAROLD WADKINS Clerk Treasurer LEAH GREEN, B. S. English LEON JURSHCE, B. S., M. S. MARGARET CHRISTIAN, B. S., M. A. Commerce and Coach Vocational Homemaking EVA TURKINGTON, B. S,, M. S. Mathematics IRA JOHNSTON, B. S. Vocational Agriculture GRACE M. GILBERT, B. S., M. S. Librarian CLYDE JOHNSTON, B, S. Music DAVID D. O'NEAL, B. S. Commerce JAMES E. COMER, A. B. , M. S. Science LIFE’S MIRROR There are loyal hearts and spirits brave, There are souls that are pure and true. Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. For life is the mirror of king and slave, 'Tis just what we are and do. Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. —M.S. Bridges JOY MILLER Secretary -Treasurer PHYLLIS MAHAFFEY Fall Festival Queen RICHARD RAUNIKER President JAMES MECHUNG Vice President DIANE PAINTER Cheerleader Sponsored by W. E. GREGG and SON JACK HAIGH KAY HAN DORIS DAVIDSON CALVIN RIGGS CLARICE RIGGS JACK OVERMAN HELEN STEVENS This Page Sponsored by TRIDLE CHEVROLET COMPANY BETTY CLUGSTON JACK YORK EUGENE DIXON SARA OLSON LEE ROY PARSONS ROBERT BALDWIN VIRGINIA ULBRICH Sponsored by ART'S CAFE and DR. J. H. BARNES BONNIE SARTIN PATSY SHAFFER RONALD JOHNSON FAYE HOWARD ROBERT MORGAN MERVIN McELWAIN ARTHUR MAFFEI This Page Sponsored by SH1GLEY FUNERAL HOME - McCune BETTY NAPIER FRED FOX JACQUELIN BAKER NEIL WILSON JACK THORNBERRY This Page Sponsored by McCUNE GOVERNING BODY 5 senior JIMINY CRICKET Denton Whiteside------ Mrs. Evelyn Whiteside Blaine Whiteside------ Irene Whiteside------- Calvin Roberts-------- Grace----------------- Dennis---------------- James (Jiminy) Cricket Jerry Fitzgerald------ Liz------------------- Mag................... Bess------------------ Director----------------- - JAMES MECHLING • - -HELEN STEVENS ---JACK OVERMAN PHYLLIS MAHAFFEY - ROBERT MORGAN - DORIS DAVIDSON - - ARTHUR MAFFEI ■ -ROBERT BALDWIN RICHARD RAUNIKER BETTY CLUGSTON ---FAYE HOWARD -----SARA OLSON -MRS. LEAH GREEN Sponsored by: ROESE’S DRUG STORE and THE McCUNE HERALD Kay Han, Bob Baldwin, Faye Howard, Pat Shaffer, Jack York, LeeRoy Parsons, Gladys Lahey. ct-J. MHC c 12 ears in JITcGune School LARRY LONG NORMA JEAN WRIGHT DONALD SPANGLER ELLA LAHEY ALAN HOBSON LEONA LONG FRANKIE METCALF EUGENE McCOLM CHARLOTTE KERNICK ALLAN BALDWIN LINDA WILSON JESSIE MOORE ORVILLE GARDENH1RE BONNIE RENTFRO DARRALD ROSE .7i umor KEEP ON THE SUNNY SIDE Dubbie-------------- Pa Benson----------- Ma Benson----------- Amy Benson---------- Bonnie Benson---------- Mrs. Harold McCune Sheriff Meeks------- Arthur C. Conners - Ruth Morgan--------- Mrs. Gilchrist------ Director--------------- • - - ALLAN BALDWIN ------ALAN HOBSON -----JESSIE MOORE - - BONNIE RENTFRO ------LEONA LONG ------JOYCE SARTIN -------DARRALD ROSE -----LARRY LONG .......JUDY BAKER CHARLOTTE KERNICK - - MRS. LEAH GREEN Sponsored by: PLAMORE SKATING RINK, Pittsburg Paul Johnson Dixie VanSlyke Margie Martin Vernon Egbert Kaye Howard Lorn Lahey Ronald Holden Peggy Groff Billy Trotnic Sandra Samp Janice Baker Carl Olson Donna Wheatley Sally Overman Tommy Stocker Kathleen Montee Anita Green Larry Sartin Patricia Stewart Bobbie Markley Maxine Quenoy Richard Rose Marietta McGown Chauncey Shepard Barbara Jackson Jean Baldwin David Long Patricia Stewart Sponsored by: KANSAS GAS AND ELECTRIC CO.. Pltoburg, Kansas Jimmy Mansfield Linda Blackburn Frankie Dunnick Juanita Brintnall Harvey Davidson Nancy Sears Jim Thornberry Jean Thornberry Larry Brown Karolyn Bell Jo Ellen Baker Sondra Spangler Billy Barnes Mary Ann Rauniker Darlene Gardenhire Johnny Maffei Norman Sumpter Steve Mosler Richard Ironsides David Leonard Richard Morgan SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS PHYLLIS MAHAFFEY - DAR Citizenship Test RICHARD RAUNIKER - Eagle Scout JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS This Page Sponsored by McCUNE STATE BANK Queen MUNITA BRINTNALL CJ.CJ.C71. (2ueen ancf 7. Jf. C71. Jiiny Sara Olson, Jack Overman, Jessie Moore, Larry Long, Kaye Howard, Chauncy Shepard, Jaunita Brintnall, David Leonard. Back row: Calvin Riggs , Clarice Riggs, Leona Long, Patricia Stewart, Leanna Howard, Tywink Rentfro, Jessie Moore. Third row: Sandra Samp, Marilyn Riggs, Sara Olson, Mary Ann Gemmell, Janice Simmons, Billy Barnes, Larry Brown, Floey Collier, Sharon Stewart, Kenneth Davidson, Jimmy Mansfield, Lynn Strathe, Keith Kirby, Jimmy Wilson, Mike Lahey. Second row: Betty Clugston, Karolyn Slapar, Diane Painter, Bonnie Sartin, Sally Overman, Tim Houseweart, Harvey Davidson, Stenev Mosler, Juanita Brintnall, Jerry McGown, Donna Wheatley, Jimmy Frazier, Frankie Dunnick. Front row: Bonnie Rentfro, Kaye Howard, Darlene Robbins, Joyce Willson, Karolyn Bell, Luanne Shipman, Charlotte Kernick, Linda Blackburn, Phyllis Allen, Joyce Sartin, Mr. Johnston. cJ rfs y ee Jjep 75 and FRANKIE DUNNICK DONNA WHEATLEY BETTY CLUGSTON MARY RUTH WILSON KAROLYN SLAPAR SANDRA SAMP JUANITA BRINTNALL STEVEN MOSLER MR. JOHNSTON BILLY BARNES CALVIN RIGGS CLARICE RIGGS JUDY BAKER ROBERT BALDWIN JACK HAIGH CALVIN RIGGS NEIL WILSON BETTY CLUGSTON FAYE HOWARD l4 LUANNE SHIPMAN CLARICE RIGGS $ Sponsored by: BRENNER MORTUARY, Pittsburg and CRONISTER BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO., Pittsburg Finance Chairman---------- Pianist------------------- Vice President------------ President------------------- Publicity Chairman-------- Assistant Finance Chairman Social Chairman------------- Program Chairman------------ Worship Chairman---------- Treasurer----------------- Music Chairman------------ Service Chairman---------- Secretary----------------- Sponsor------------------- ...... KAY HAN - - - CLARICE RIGGS • - - DIANE PAINTER - - BONNIE RENTFRO KATHLEEN MONTEE - - - PEGGY GROFF - - BONNIE SARTIN SANDRA SAMP - - DIXIE VANSLYKE - - KAYE HOWARD ■ - - FAYE HOWARD -----JOY MILLER - DARLENE ROBBINS MISS TURKINGTON ■■■iHHnHaHMi OF AMFRICA PATRICIA STEWART......................................Song Leader LEONA LONG-------------------------------------------------Historian DORIS DAVIDSON----------------------------------------Vice President JESSIE MOORE-----------------------------------------Parliamentarian PHYLLIS MAHAFFEY...........................................President ELLA LAHEY--------------------------------------------------Reporter JOYCE SARTIN-----------------------------------------------Secretary FAYE HOWARD..................................................Pianist DIANE PAINTER..............................................Treasurer MRS. CHRISTIAN...............................................Advisor Better homes and family life Are studied in the creed Less of strife, more of love. Is our greatest need. They started an organization Ten years ago, they say, Its purpose - better homemaking. They called it F. H. A. The Future Homemakers of America organization is cele- brating its tenth birthday this year. Our local chapter of 55 members includes Sara Olson, Betty Clugston and Clarice Riggs who last year received their State Degrees, the highest degree an F. H. A. 'er can receive. Doris Davidson, Virginia Ulbrich and Phyllis Mahaffey are candidates for this degree this year, three girls plan to complete their degrees in 1957 and nine girls have filed to receive theirs in 1958. Most of our other members are holders of the Junior and Chapter degrees. We plan our program of work based on the State and National Programs, including every member on a program or as a committee member during the year. It is the custom to choose two ladies to serve as Chapter Mothers. This year the girls chose Mrs. Ben Mahaffey and Mrs. Ralph Samp. Our chapter has been active this year by attending the District and State meetings and District Elec- tion. Phyllis Mahaffey of our chapter has served as District Treasurer for the past year. We have had our Mother-Daughter Banquet and our box supper which we sponsor jointly with the F. F. A. We presented a program on home economics and F. H. A. for the Lions Club and entered a float in the Fall Festival parade. As a chapter project this year, we bypassed our usual Christmas exchange of gifts to make clothing for the Coston Home near Girard. Our home projects include those in fields of sewing, meal planning and preparation, room im- provement, child care, gardening and food preservation. Sponsored by THE UNION GAS COMPANY, McCune and JONES BROTHERS GROCERY, McCune MR. IRA JOHNSTON NEIL WILSON----- JACK OVERMAN - - JAMES MECHLING - ALAN HOBSON---- ARTHUR MAFFEI - - JACK HAIGH----- ■ ----Advisor -----Sentinel Vice President ■ - - President Secretary - - - Treasurer - - - Reporter Sponsored by: THE McCUNE FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, and PARSONS LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO., Parsons, Kansas CHAPTER MCCUNE Farm Mechanics Team Eugene McColm’s Hay and Grain Feeder Public Speaking Team The McCune Chapter of Future Farmers of America began their activities with a watermelon feed August 23 at the home of Mr. Ira Johnston, their new instructor for the year. The Junior agriculture class spent two days at the Hutchinson State Fair, which was a very educational and enjoyable activity. The F. F. A. officers went to Kansas City for one day of the National F. F. A. Convention and were fortunate to hear Ezra Taft Benson, United States Secretary of Agriculture, speak. Vernon Egbert, the winner of the annual rodent contest, was presented an F. F. A. jacket. Harvey Davidson placed second, and was awarded one-half enough money to buy a jacket. The annual F. F. A. banquet was held December 15 with 144 boys, parents and friends present. The F. F. A. boys' quartet sang. Eight Freshman boys were initiated as green hands at the banquet. Russel Klotz, Labette county agent, was the guest speaker. Art Kyser, game supervisor for 20 southeast Kansas counties, was the guest speaker at the special F. F. A. meeting November 15. Dave Coleman, wildlife specialist, was also present and told how to obtain quail and cover for them. Six boys entered the district public speaking contest at Iola January 28. The McCune team placed 3rd among 14 schools at the district farm mechanics at Altamont in February. The boys shucked corn behind a picker and helped with concessions at ball games to help finance the chapter. The annual F. F. A. - F. H. A. box supper was held February 7 bringing in $133 profit for the F. F. A. Marvin Johnston is working for his American Farmer degree and James Mechling has made application for his State Farmer degree. Shop projects this year include farm gates, trailers, foot-scrapers, a gas forge, small pieces of furniture, lamps, and various other items of farm machinery repair. On February 20 the Sophomores were initiated as chapter farmers by the Altamont Chapter. After the initiation two basketball games were held with the Altamont Chapter. The sophomore and junior classes have taken several field trip� this year for such things as butchering, soil testing, judging livestock, dehorning, and vaccinating. Bill Trotnic and his Angus Juniors Dressed Chickens Alan Hobson's Clothes Line Pole Sponsored by: VAN TEIGHEM IMPLEMENT CO., Parsons and SKELGAS DIVISION - SKELLY OIL CO., Parsons 1. She's My Type 2. Hands Off 3. On With the Wedding 4. Never Let Her Go 5. She's My Dream Girl 6. Pretty Baby 7. Vote for My Gal Kaye 8. It’s Always Jan 9. Nearer My Size 10. Troubles? 11. Any For Me? 12. My Daddy-0 13. Ping Pong Long 14. Forgetting Calories 15. Green Hands 16. Life Begins at 60 17. He Eats Wheaties 18. Working Hard 19. Service with a Smile 20. Too Old to Snowball j r s 2 y sica ( cfucalion CHESTER SARTIN-ROY TRIDLE-PAUL RUDISILL-GEORGE WILLSON This Page Sponsored by: BRAN AM AN'S STUDIO, 520 N. Bdwy. . Pittsburg Jessie Moore, Pat Stewart, Dixie VanSlyke, Sally Overman, Bonnie Rentfro, Diane Painter, Kaye Howard, Kay Han, Kathleen Montee, Norma Wright, Linda Blackburn. DIXON R. BALDWIN MORGAN MAFFEI METCALF ALLEN SEIBERT HOLDEN Sponsored By: DR. D. B. McKEE - McCune and Pittsburg and MESSENGER LUMBER CO. - MR. AND MRS. CARROLL SNYDER football Graduation left the 1955 Eagle Gridiron Machine with several key spots to fill, but with all return- ing lettermen the Eagles faced the coming season with a good spirit and high hopes. By mid-season the Eagle machine was one of the finest in the area. The Eagle season record was 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 ties with losses and ties coming early in the season. The Eagles opened the season by traveling to Pittsburg to battle the strong St. Marys Panthers to a 14-14 tie. On successive Friday nights McCune downed Weir and Cherokee. The Cherokee contest was a league encounter. The Eagles’ nest fell prey to the heavily favored Frontenac squad by a close margin of 7-0. Mineral was McCune's next encounter where the Eagles fought long and hard until the final gun with the score still standing 0-0. The Arma Bulldogs, champions of the Cee Cee league, edged the McCune team by only 1 point in a very thrilling last minute win. McCune next played host to Arcadia and handed them a 28-0 loss. In the final game of the season, the Eagles took to the air and defeated Girard 13-0. During the season James Mechling and Darrald Rose made player of the week and received certificates. Jack Overman, James Mechling, Lee Roy Parsons, and Richard Rauniker were chosen on the Cee Cee League all Star Squad. The names of the boys who lettered in the 1955 season are: J. York, J. Mechling, R. Rauniker, L. Parsons, J. Haigh, G. Dixon, N. Wilson, J. Overman, F. Fox, J. Frazier, A. Hobson, C. Shepard, F. Metcalf, A. Baldwin, L. Lahey, R. Holden, D. Rose. This Page Sponsored by THE PITTSBURG and MIDWAY COAL MINING COMPANY Shepard, Overman, Johnson, Mechling, Parsons, Hobson, York, Frazier, Rauniker, Lahey. The 1955-56 McCune Eagles began the season with four returning lettermen. The first game of the season saw Weir edge the Eagles 61-60. Then in the opening league game the Eagles edged the Chetokee Braves 40-39. The next three league contests saw the Eagles losing to Arma 57-38, Frontenac 37-33, and to Girard 54-49. The new year saw McCune getting off on the right foot by defeating Mineral 46-29 in a non-league game. Then winning from College Hi 54-44 and Arcadia 63-44 in league play. The First Team Tourney, held in Frontenac, was the scene of the Eagle's next action. They were defeated in first round play 47-46 by Cherokee. As the second round of league play began, the Eagles defeated Cherokee 61-47 but again lost to Arma 64-40 and Frontenac 52-45. At this point of the season the Eagles seemed to find themselves as they were impressive in defeating Girard 78-57, College Hi 80-43 and Arcadia 55-46. In the District Tournament held this year at Thayer, the Eagles lost in a first round game to the Thayer Flyers. The final gun saw the Eagles behind 69-59. This year the Crawford County League B Team Tourney was held in McCune. In the first game the B'' boys beat Cherokee 52-35. The next game however, the outcome was entirely different, they were beaten 53-49 by Girard. In the consolation game the Eagle B's” lost to Arcadia 54-51, thus tak- ing 4th place honors. Barnes Allen Davidson Metcalf R. Baldwin Morgan Sartin A. Baldwin Brown Sponsored by Maffei Trotnic KIRKLAND INSURANCE AGENCY and THE KIRK APPLIANCE CO. Co-Captain PARSONS Co-Captain YORK OVERMAN RAUNIKER HOBSON MECHLING Sponsored by: FOODLAND, Phone 80 Ronald L. and Eathel I. Garard and LEE'S SKELLY SERVICE Day Phone 21 - Night 76 LA HEY Coach JURSCHE FRAZIER Sponsored by: H. L. JONES OIL CO. Harold and Lynn, Phone 400 and TURKINGTON AUTO REPAIR McCune Route 1, Phone 1801 HOLDEN SHEPARD JOHNSON ( ass Jfisioru Kay Han In September of 1952 our class of thirty-nine enrolled in McCune Rural High School for a four year term. We were curious and rather confused, but full of enthusiasm and determination. Our Freshman class roll was as follows: Jacquelin Baker, Robert Baldwin, Betty Clugston, Doris Davidson, Eugene Dixon, Jerry Fincher, Freddie Fox, Kay Han, Herbert Harrington, Faye Howard, Ronald Johnson, Gladys Ann Lahey, Rose Mary Kennedy, Mervin McElwain, Arthur Maffei, Phyllis Mahaffey, James Mechling, Joy Miller, Bill Montgomery, Donald Morgan, Robert Morgan, Betty Napier, Sara Olson, Jack Overman, Diane Painter, Lee Roy Parsons, Terry Parsons, Richard Rauniker, Calvin Riggs, Clarice Riggs, Darlene Robbins, Bonnie Sartin, Patsy Shaffer, Helen Stevens, Cleta Tillman, Virginia Ulbrich, Mary Williams, Neil Wilson, and Jack York. We chose as our class President, Terry Parsons; Vice President, Calvin Riggs; Secretary-Treasurer, Diane Painter; Cheerleader, Bonnie Sartin; and Queen Candidate, Cleta Tillman. Our Class Sponsor was Miss Gilbert. We entered our Sophomore year with more determination to reach our goal. We were sorry to lose Jerry Fincher and Bill Montgomery, but we were happy to gain Jack Haigh, Joe Harrington, Rita Cockrell, and John Mishler. We chose as our class President, James Mechling; Vice President, Joe Harrington; Secretary-Treasurer, Sara Olson; Cheerleader, Diane Painter; and Queen Candidate, Joy Miller. Our Class Sponsor was Mrs. Closs. At the beginning of our Junior year we were minus Mary Williams, Rita Cockrell, John Mishler, Joe Harrington, and Donald Morgan. We chose as our class President, Richard Rauniker; Vice President, Lee Roy Parsons; Secretary-Treas- urer, Darlene Robbins; Cheerleader, Diane Painter; and Queen Candidate, Clarice Riggs. Our Class Sponsor was Mrs. Green. The Closed Door, our Junior Play, coached by Mrs. Green, was presented by the following cast: Helen Stevens, Joy Miller, Bonnie Sartin, Betty Clugston, Doris Davidson, Faye Howard, Terry Parsons, James Mechling, Robert Baldwin, Jack Overman, Richard Rauniker, and Calvin Riggs. Our Junior-Senior Banquet with the theme Hawaiian Cruise was an evening of enjoyment. At last we have reached the Senior year with the title of Dignified Seniors, the shining goal of our achievements through the past twelve years. We have participated in many activities and organizations in the past but our Senior year has proved to be the most triumphant. We chose as our class President, Richard Rauniker; Vice President, James Mechling; Secretary-Treas- urer, Joy Miller; Cheerleader, Diane Painter; and the lovely Phyllis Mahaffey as our Fall Festival Queen. Our Class Sponsor was Miss Turkington. At the beginning and during our Senior year we were sorry to lose Terry Parsons, Cleta Tillman, and Darlene Robbins, but we were happy to gain Jack Thornberry. The boys earning a name in the sports field through the four years are: James Mechling, Richard Rauniker, Lee Roy Parsons, Jack York, Jack Haigh, Eugene Dixon, Neil Wilson, Jack Overman, and Freddie Fox. We were proud to publish the 1956 annual The Eagle with the following staff: Richard Rauniker, James Mechling, Phyllis Mahaffey, Lee Roy Parsons, Faye Howard, Patsy Shaffer, Jack Haigh, Kay Han, Jack York, Jack Overman, Doris Davidson, and Clarice Riggs. Our Senior Play, Jiminy Cricket, coached by Mrs. Green, was a great success with the following cast: James Mechling, Helen Stevens, Jack Overman, Phyllis Mahaffey, Doris Davidson, Sara Olson, Robert Baldwin, Richard Rauniker, Betty Clugston, Faye Howard, Robert Morgan, and Arthur Maffei. We approach our graduation with pride. Yet, we feel a tinge of sadness to be leaving our friends and our school. As a final word, we wish to express our deep appreciation and thanks to our Superintendent, Mr. Heryford, the Faculty, and the School Board members who have helped prepare us for our future careers. Sponsored by APEX-COMPTON COAL COMPANY and PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Jack Overman This is a very momentous occasion. It is the 20th reunion of the class which graduated from MRHS in May, 1956. The reunion is being celebrated with a banquet held in the newly built Rauniker Hall. The Hall is named in honor of Richard Rauniker, our former class President. By a vote of the students he was named the outstanding graduate of the school. After I entered Rauniker Hall, while looking over the place card arrangement for the banquet, I thought of the many important places these former classmates of mine held in the world. James Mechling, always a star athlete in high school, is now starring at fullback with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. Phyllis Mahaffey, who had one of the main parts in our Senior play, has the lead in a motion picture recently released by Warner Brothers Studios. Lee Roy Parsons and Jack York are co-owners of a chain of television stations called the Heart of America Network. ” Although they now have a network of TV stations, they began their work with the radio station, WHB of Kansas City. Two of our classmates who were always interested in automobiles, Arthur Maffei and Neil Wilson, now own the Mafson Automobile Corporation. The corporation was formerly known as the Ford Motor Company. The Reverend Calvin Riggs, who is to administer the religious part of the program this evening, is now the Pastor of the McCune Christian Church. His twin sister, Clarice, who is now head nurse at Win- field School of Nursing, will conduct the musical portion of the program. We have three girls, Faye Howard, Jackie Baker, and Betty Clugston, who have become prominent in the musical world. Faye is singing with the Metropolitan Opera Company. Jackie is the star of her own TV program, The Jackie Baker Show, and Betty is a concert pianist. She recently completed an engagement in Carnegie Hall. Helen Stevens took to the Air in search of her fortunes. She is a stewardess for the famed Trans- World Airlines. Kay Han, photographer of the 1956 Eagle, has entered the television field and has become the first Camerawoman on the program, $64, 000, 000 Question. Virginia Ulbrich is vocational homemaking teacher at MRHS. Tonight her classes are using the Bishop method of serving which cuts down unnecessary steps and saves time. Patsy Shaffer and Bonnie Sartin are known in the designing world for their famous creations. The styles they design are along the same line of the flappers in the Twenties. They design under the name of the Bon-Sha Company, Ltd. Ronald Johnson and Jack Haigh made their Mark in the world in the field of engineering. The two compose the partnership of Johnson and Haigh, Architectual Engineers, Incorporated. Sara Olson and Betty Napier were very successful, too. They are the wives of prominent farmers in the McCune Community. In the field of nursing, we are represented by Joy Miller and Diane Painter, located in the same hospital, Joy as nurse and Diane as Head Dietician. Doris Davidson has perfected a new breed of Holstein cows. Her herd of 20 cows is supplying enough milk for New York City. Robert Baldwin and Robert Morgan are Laboratory technicians in the Thornberry Medicinal Supply Company. Their latest triumph is Never-Grow-Old pills. This concern is headed by one of our former classmates, Jack Thornberry. Gladys Lahey with her unusual speed and skill in sewing has founded a suit factory endeavoring to produce more and better suits for less money. Fred Fox and Gene Dixon were the owners of one of the largest beef cattle ranches in the State of Kansas. Recently Mr. Dixon was called upon by the President of the United States to become the new Secretary of Agriculture. Mervin McElwain is the owner of one of the largest chains of used car lots in the United States. The home office of his business is in Joplin, Missouri, where he has replaced High Dollar Joe Burtrum. I, Jack Overman, am now Head Basketball Coach of McCune Rural High. As a member of the faculty, I am happy to be here to welcome my former classmates. I can see that this banquet is going to be great success. All the member of the Class of 1956 have notified the committee that they will be on hand. It should be the greatest banquet ever held in this magnificent Rauniker Hall. Phyllis Mahaffey Freddie Fox Darlene Robbins Pat Shaffer Bonnie Sartin Gladys Lahey Jack York LeeRoy Parsons Eugene Dixon Doris Davidson Mervin McElwain Virginia Ulbrich Jack Haigh Kay Han Arthur Maffei Betty Napier Ronald Johnson Jack Thornberry Neil Wilson Helen Stevens Jack Overman Robert Morgan Sara Olson Betty Clugston Robert Baldwin Innua 3 a f Editor-in-Chief------------ Associate Editor----------- Business Manager----------- Assistant Business Manager Photograph Editor---------- Assistant Photograph Editor Art Editor----------------- Assistant Art Editor-------- Sports Editor--------------- Assistant Sports Editor----- Typist---------------------- Assistant Typist------------ Sponsor--------------------- - JAMES MECHLING PHYLUS M AHAFFEY RICHARD RAUNIKER - LEE ROY PARSONS -----JACK HAIGH .......KAY HAN - - FAYE HOWARD PAT SHAFFER -----JACK YORK - - JACK OVERMAN - - CLARICE RIGGS - DORIS DAVIDSON MISS TURKINGTON ( ' ass 7. )i7 Sara Olson We, the Senior Class in the year of 1956, of the city of McCune, county of Crawford, and the state of Kansas, being of sound mind and of lawful age; do hereby give, bequeath, and make public to our fellow students the disposal of some of our most cherised possessions and abilities. To the Faculty members whom we all will miss, we leave our sincere gratitude. To the Juniors we share our talents which will carry them to the throne marked Seniors. To the Sophomores we leave our example of industrious habits. To the Freshmen we share our ability to learn and to enjoy school. Richard Rauniker leaves his place on the Eastern Kansas Football team to Jim Frazier. Lee Roy Parsons wills his ability to be seen and not heard to Chauncey Shepard, whom we’ve already heard. Diane Painter leaves her sewing ability to Harvey Davidson for his bachelorhood days. Doris Davidson's ability to work and not complain, goes to Leona Long. Jack Overman says he wills his interest in Red Hair to absolutely no one. Every class needs a Giggle so Clarice Riggs leaves hers to next years Chemistry class. Calvin Riggs leaves his interest in Altamont to Donald Spangler providing it isn't the same interest. Jack Haigh wills his understanding of women to Alan Hobson, but really! does Alan need it? Betty Napier wills her ability to cook to Sondra Spangler. To Marietta McGown go the quiet ways of Ronald Johnson who quotes It pays. James Mechling wills his 1949 blue Ford to Larry Long providing he can make it run. Bonnie Sartin, who is an expert in handling a rifle, wills her good fortune is winning the F. F. A. prize to Joyce Sartin. Betty Clugston leaves her Clarinet band books to Mary Ann Gemmell. Robert Baldwin wills his height to Paul Johnson. Robert Morgan wills his hog news” to Larry Sartin who'll need it in Constitution. Freddie Fox wills his ability to drive a late model Ford to Clayton Allen providing Clayton gets his drivers license. Faye Howard leaves her typing ability to her sister Kay. Neil Wilson leaves all his green snakes to anyone who is close to a study hall waste paper basket. Helen Stevens and Virginia Ulbrich would like to will Gene Post to the next two delegates to Y-Teen camp, providing it is at Elmdale. Jack Thornberry leaves his Vitalized Chemistry book to anyone who is enrolled in Chemistry next'year. Eugene Dixon wills his interest in band to anyone who doesn’t like flute music. Sara Olson's ability to fret and stew, goes to Bonnie Rentfro. Phyllis Mahaffey leaves her ability to lose baby teeth when she is a Senior to Luanne Shipman. Jacquelin Baker wills her love of music to her sister, Judy. Kay Han wills her interest in bookkeeping to Barbara Jackson. Gladys Ann Lahey leaves her suit making troubles to Charlotte Kernick. Joy Miller leaves her sweet disposition to Nancy Sears. Arthur Maffei leaves his ambition to become a dentist to Lorn Lahey. Mervin McElwain wills his inquisitive disposition to Ernest Seibert. Patsy Shaffer wills her shorthand book to Ella Lahey. Jack York wills his basketball suit to Frankie Metcalf. Thus, we, the Seniors of 1956, have disposed of our personalities, personal traits and possessions to the deserving under-graduates of our school and do hereby set our seal this twenty-fourth day of May, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. Sponsored by: BESSE HOTEL, Pittsburg, and JOHN N. ROONEY, L, G. BALFOUR CO. cJracfe Sc Aoo acu ty ROSE GILLESPIE, B. S. Eighth Grade AMANDA B. JAMES, B. S. Sixth and Seventh Grades LOIS HERRICK, B. S. MABEL RIGGS, Life Certificate Third and Fourth Grades Second and Third Grades GRADE BOARD of DIRECTORS JACKIE EL LIS OR, B. A. First Grade ROBERTA NUTT Clerk Doris Mishler Philip Comer Judith Michael Larry Montee Tim Davidson Joanne Smith Mavis Markley David Billington Carolyn Huff Sheila McColm Rosemary Ulbrich Lancy Seely Jimmy Mishler Sandra Spease Michael Slarrow Connie McCaslin Ronnie Burk Cheryl Ironside Edwina Mock Katherine Boor Michael Nutt Trade Napier Gary Baldwin Shirley DeVore Patty Mansfield Jewel McCaslin Tommy Barton Richard Wylie Karen Stocker Carol McElwain Nora Shipman Sheryl McColm Robert Montee Nancy Seely Sharon Mishler Margie Collier Glen Slarrow Norita Hiller Carl Davidson Linda Long Robert Monroe Richard Monroe Cheryl Baldwin Mackie McColm Stephen Comer Tommy Circle Harlan Boor Margaret Montee — Leslie Shenefelt Carolyn Shepard Linda Morrison J. C. Shaffer Howard Sears Janie Turkington Zelda Spillman Carolyn Stewart Ann Mishler Terry Best Max Mansfield Ronald Bell Coralie Baldwin Barbara Barnes Harriet Tridle Billy Watson Larry Gemmell David Garard Mark Houseweart Marilyn Dunn Nettie Forth S x A Jrac e Merle Allen Treva Silc Larry Morgan Betty Maffei Jay C. Smith (Jracfe Marilyn Stevens Roger Slarrow Connie Montee Arnold Stevens Roy Parsons Sally Mansfield Mildred Ulbrich Jackie Graver Sue Clarke Ronald Pierce Betty Rose Leon Baldwin Linda Kious Jimmy Huff Lana Marchbanks Tommy Cornett Wanda Napier Jimmy Kirby Nikki Bell Rufus Leonard Helen Riggs Carolyn Ironside Brenda Zwahlen Louita Burk Judith Boor Donna Morrison Janis Ratzlaff Kay Tridle Sondra Monroe Beverly Dalrymple Kaye Foster cS jc A cJracfe JoAnn Jursche Keith Kirby Patricia Lahey Tommy Haigh Maybelle Circle Wanda Hiller Calvin Flaharty Beverly Jackson Phillip Long Janice Kountz i)euent i Jracfe Gerald McGown Judy Han Tim Houseweart Katie Watson James Wilson Janice Simmons Gail Weber Tywink Rentfro John Dee Best Sandra Wadkins Kenneth Davidson Kay Baldwin Jack Amershek Floey Collier R. G. Van Slyke Jacqueline Montee Jerry Trotnic Yvette Silc Mike Lahey Sharon Stewart Wayne Larcom Lois Baldwin Ken Wilson Dean Rose Floyd McColm Carol Shipman George Allen Richard Parsons Janice Sears Charles Parsons Karolyn Slapar Ronald Nutt Carolyn Cornett Jerry Kirby 73as£e 6a Z REGULARS Jimmy Wilson George Allen Jerry Kirby Robert Rentfro Tim Houseweart Lynn Strathe Gail Weber Mr. Comer Jerry McGown Charles Parsons CHEERLEADERS Della Ruth Spillman Leanna Howard Jo Ann Jursche Tywink Rentfro MIDGETS Kenny Davidson Roger Slarrow Larry Morgan John D. Best Jimmy Monroe Roy Parsons Mike Lahey Jerry Trotnic Mr. Comer Jay C. Smith R.G. VanSlyke ()nris mas JJroaram HAROLD WADKINS General Auctioneer Farm Sales a Specialty McCune - Phone 142 NATIONAL OIL COMPANY J. E. Geary TANK TRUCK SERVICE TO YOUR FARM Phone 67 - McCune MR. AND MRS. CHAS. MANSFIELD Congratulations Seniors THE CORNER STORE Lloyd and Beula Tridle Fountain and Sundries McCune - Phone 20 BORDEN PRODUCE Phone 165 - McCune, Kansas McCUNE COMMUNITY LOCKER Alva Marchbanks, Prop. - Phone 52 TOWERY BARBER SHOP Pays to Have a Neat Appearance RUDY'S SHOP - 1 Mi. S. 3 4 E. McCune Sharpen, Hardface Ploughshares Repair Farm Machinery - Phone 1704 FORRESTER GROCERY Highway 160 - Phone 813 BAKER VARIETY AND CLOTHING Variety Goods - Key Work Clothes DICK PARSONS RECREATION HALL McCune, Kansas McCUNE MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY McCune, Kansas BIG CHIEF STRAUSS Home of the Big Burger WILLIAM’S RESTAURANT McCune, Kansas MAC'S GROCERY McCune - Phone 127 MOCK'S AUTO SERVICE McCune, Kansas HARRIS SERVICE R. R. 4, Parsons, Kansas ZETTL BAKERIES, INC. Makers of Sweetheart Ice Cream Girard - Pittsburg SURRIDGE GROCERY AND SERVICE Strauss, Kansas BRONSON'S OIL COMPANY On Highway - Strauss STRAUSS IMPLEMENT CO. Ralph Long - Phone 609 STRAUSS GRAIN COMPANY Jay McMillan, Manager Feeds - Seeds - Fertilizers Phone 2708 McCune BUD'S JEWELRY - Pittsburg 720 N. Bdwy. - Shop and Compare SELL AND SONS Pittsburg and Girard JIM'S STEAK HOUSE - Pittsburg Home of Tender Steaks COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. Pittsburg, Kansas BILL PASINI SERVICE STATION 4th at Georgia - Pittsburg JONES DRIVE IN CAFE AND MOTEL 915 W. 4th - Pittsburg HI-WAY AUTO SALVAGE, Deill and Son 3001 N. Bdwy. - Pittsburg - Phone 436 WHITE GRILL - Pittsburg 1707 N. Bdwy. - Phone 4704 C. H. SMITH SEWING MACHINES 2301 N. Bdwy. - Pittsburg - Ph. 346 BITNER IMPLEMENT CO. - Pittsburg John Deere Farm Equipment PITTSBURG TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO. 205 N. Locust - Pittsburg JONES STORE 411 N. Bdwy. - Pittsburg EDNA REGISTER SHOP 523i N. Bdwy. - Pittsburg GENERAL MACHINERY AND SUPPLY 202 N. Bdwy. - Pittsburg DR. D. P. BENELU - OPTOMETRIST 31 li N. Bdwy. - Pittsburg DERUY’S HARDWARE FURNITURE CO. Sixth and Broadway - Pittsburg THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PARSONS Complete Banking Facilities Serving This Community Since 1871 Parsons, Kansas PARSONS COMMERCIAL BANK Complete Banking Service Safe - Sound - Secure Parsons, Kansas THE PARSONS SUN Best Wishes to McCune Graduates Parsons, Kansas THE FADLER PRODUCE COMPANY Wholesale Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 114 North Elm - Pittsburg VANITY BOX BEAUTY SHOPPE 125 E. 4th - Pittsburg - Ph. 94 ERNIE WILLIAMSON MUSIC HOUSE 408 N. Bdwy. - Pittsburg - Ph. 638 INTER-STATE MUSIC COMPANY 110 S. 18th - Parsons - Ph. 790 BRENNER DRUGS 1800 Main - Parsons SAUER'S DEPARTMENT STORE Everything for Everybody Girard, Kansas BRUCE MARBLE AND GRANITE WORKS Manufacturers of Fine Granite Memorial Ft. Scott, Kansas, Phone 580 PETER PAN CLEANERS Fast Service - Quality Work 106 N. Broadway - Pittsburg SAFEWAY GROCERY Parsons, Kansas MOE’S GRILL Biggerburgers. Steaks, Chicken Jet. 57-96 Phone 4894W2 PICCO ICE CREAM Pittsburg Ice Cream Co. 301 W. Park - Phone 381 Pittsburg, Kansas WRIGHTS GREEN HOUSE Forest and Walnut Phone 894 - Pittsburg LAMBERT-DUFFY-MELONE INC. Men's - Ladies'- Boy's Wear Parsons, Kansas WIRT FLORAL COMPANY - Parsons Retail Store 1826 Main COWBOY INN - PARSONS Across From Stockyards Featuring Steaks Shrimp - Beverages THE PFEIFFER’S JEWELRY CO. In Parsons Since 1873 NEWFIELD'S JEWELRY Parsons, Kansas HALL MARK SEED CO. 1715 Washington - Parsons L. W. KAYS - Parsons State Farm Insurance Representative MODE O'DAY - Parsons 1829 Main - Phone 4267 V FASHION CLEANERS - Parsons 1804 Broadway - Phone 183 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 111 N. Central - Parsons COULTER-McGUIRE CLOTHING STORE For Men's Attire Pittsburg COMMERCE SHOE REPAIR - Chris O. Theis 106 W. 4th - Pittsburg RUFF’S MUSIC SHOP - Pittsburg W. Glenn Ruff, Phone 904 L. E. SECREST SERV-ALL STORE 210 S. Bdwy, Ph. 432 - Pittsburg SEYMOUR'S, 513 N. Bdwy Pittsburg's Select Store B. M. GRAGG TYPEWRITER C. 115 W. 5th Pittsburg Z AND S IMPLEMENT CO. Pittsburg Massey Harris Farm Equipment ESCH LUMBER COMPANY Pittsburg, Phone 176 BOWLUS SCHOOL SUPPLY CO. Everything for the School Phone 177 - Pittsburg, Kansas MEADOW SWEET DAIRY PRODUCTS When You Sell, Use the Best Market The Neosho Valley Co-op Creamery When You Buy, Buy Meadow Sweet CHICKEN ANNIE'S - Pittsburg Finest Fried Chicken - Ph. 5267 HYDE'S FLORAL COMPANY - Parsons 2600 Corning - Phone 478 B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY - Parsons 1721 Main - Phone 566 GEORGE RADIO AND TV SERVICE - Parsons 1812 Washington - Phone 383 PARSONS FURNITURE MART - Parsons 4510 Main - Phone 449 ERVIN AUTO SERVICE - Parsons 2122 Main - Phone 444 CURTISS CANDY COMPANY Pittsburg, Kansas D. D. RICHARDS WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY 910 N. Bdwy. Ph. 443 Pittsburg, Kansas ROITZ BUTANE COMPANY Oil Department Phone 3081 Pittsburg, Kansas ABC ELECTRIC SUPPLY Travler TV - 311 N. Locust Pittsburg, Kansas CANTEEN SERVICE Canteen Co. of Kansas 2022 S. Broadway Phone 2994 - Pittsburg A. J. CRIPE Town Talk Bread 112 E. Rose - Ph. 2515 Pittsburg, Kansas WILSON BROTHERS WALNUT LUMBER CO. Manufacturers of Fine Cabinet Woods Walnut - Maple - Ash Phone 4270 - Parsons, Kansas SPONSORING FULL PAGES McCUNE McCune State Bank----Page 22 Tridle Chevrolet Co. - - Page 8 W. E. Gregg and Son - - Page 7 Shigley Funeral Home - - Page 10 McCune Governing Body - Page 11 PITTSBURG Plamore Skating Rink - Page 15 Pittsburg Midway Coal Mining Co. - Page 42 Branaman's Studio - Page 37 Kansas Gas and Electric Co. - Page 18 SPONSORING HALF PAGES McCUNE Kirkland Insurance Agency - Page 43 Roese's Drug Store - Page 12 Foodland Grocery - Page 44 Lee's Skelly Service - Page 44 H. L. Jones Oil Co. - Page 45 Turkington Auto Repair - Page 45 Messenger Lumber Co. - Page 41 Dr. D. B. McKee - Page 41 McCune Herald - Page 12 Jones Brothers Grocery - Page 33 Farmers Elevator - Page 34 Kirk Appliance - Page 43 Union Gas Co. - Page 33 Art's Cafe - Page 9 Dr. J. H. Barnes - Page 9 PARSONS Johnson's Cafe - Page 40 Fleming Implement Co. - Page 40 Van Teighem Implement Co. - Page 35 Parsons Livestock Commission Co. - Page 34 Square Deal Commission Co. - Page 26 Maxson Commission Co. - Page 26 Skelgas Division - Skelly Oil Co. - Page 35 PITTSBURG Brenner Mortuary - Page 30 Cronister Bros. Const. Co. - Page 30 Pepsi Cola Co. - Page 46 Besse Hotel - Page 51 Apex Compton Coal Co. - Page 46 Oliat'i .All, 3o(L 3lianL f LITHOGRAPHED BY --- TAYLOR PUBLISHING CO. DALLAS • TEXAS Th B � t Yearbooks ar« TAYLOR MADE