Mineral Rural High School - Crusader Yearbook (West Mineral, KS)

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145' 'I Cy' MZ' 7 I' You know, life has treated us pretty well these past twenty-five years.. true, there's a silver hair here and there...Old Dave there is nursing that cauliflower ear of h1s...some may wear built-in arch supports...and there's a bright-eyed youngster in the group now1nd then..but you know, I never thought our class of '50 would ever stick together long enough to enjoy a Silver Anniversary Reunion. Ah me, I'm beginning to feel a little ancient. All of these beautiful decorations take me back...back to the time when we broke our backs, drove nails into our fingers, smashed our thumbs, and generally pulled our hair in an attempt to make Nthis year's Junior-Senior Banquet the best ever.' But that figure '25n, it sort of makes you shiver, doesn't lt? That's a good many years my friend. Who are those cute little children over there? Oh, you don't mean to tell me they belong to Bob and Jennie? And twins too! Whoever would have thought it? Oh, Bob is a Wall Street financier? My, they have done well for themselves, haven't they? And over there...that attractive blonde, well, it is Norma Brenner. I have heard that she married a rancher who had plenty of money. I always knew Norma would make good, no matter where she happened to be. No, my eyes surely must be weaker than I thought. Those two gray-haired gentlemen over there with the long beards..Glen Cooper and Bill Thayer??? Impossible! Not living in a cabin on Neosho River? And making a good living too? Well, I guess Lady Fate can deal well, if she wishes. I hear Dave Henderson is a trainer now that he has lost his title to a younger boxer. I know, I remember theeports headl1nes.those three years Dave was Worlds' Champ, and how I used to say to my wife, WI knew him when...n You don't mean to tell me! No,3t just couldn't be! The dairy business? Not Eugene! Well, I guess onlytne love of a good woman could change his mind from his tavern. Fine old tavern it was too. I was in there for acnuple of hours about two years ago. Had lots of atmosphere. You know I've been eyeing that centerpiece for a longtime now. Couldn't have chosen a more appropriate one than that huseftiered'cake, could they? I'll just have to have a BIG slice of that confection. Oh, I know twenty- five years hasn't exactly give me a wasp waist, but st1ll...what's a Quarter of a century when there is still three-quarters to go? I believe I'll just sit down over here. One thing about middle age... your feet aredt quite the same ones that used to push the pebbles around down at the old stream. I should say not. Oh, excuse me sir, I d1dn't know this was your seat. Pat!!! John Robert!!! You old rogues. What in the world are you trying a hand at now? Not salesmansh1p?? Oh me, that's the best yet, especially when I remember how you used to sell your teachers.. fMay their souls rest in peacell Who's the boss, by the way? You don't say! Little Alva, the world's youngest millionaire. Is that really true? He's certainly hit the headlines the past few years. Say, have you fellows seen anywf the famed K.U. games lately? You know I just knew that college would spot the map when Charlie Proffitt took over as head coach! Really has a way with the lads, I hear. You say this meal was provided by one of our fellows? Now who on earth could it possible be? Oh no, not Morey! The best dry farmer in these parts well, what do Say, you fascinate me, here, Oh now, you know? know I've beenreading la'ely. These little booksl carry around and incidentally, I learn quite a bit too. The latest I have this couldn't posslbleln true...I never thought that Don Sharp was the pen name of Donald Babcock. Wonderful man,1 at author. Really tells a story you can't get up and leave. No wonder the subject of his book was Boeing Aircraft Plant and its Vice-president Louie Capute. Buddies from way back, I should hope to say. And why not, with both of them being fostered by good old Mineral High? Say, I was downtown for a few minutes before hiking up here, and some of the local gossip says the best grade principal they have ever had is little old Earl White. Wouldn't that get youl Neverihought Earlwould teach school, and make a big name for himself, at that. How times do change!! Oh, If my Broadway audience could only see this old Gene now. Well it looks like everyone is here. No, there is an empty place. The card says Joe Godin guess what the general says goes with Captain Joe. Noreverie can keep mefrom indulglngin my stomach so pass the food, boys. V1-7w4L 'M1w M

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anim, ,Hilary CAM The l9h9-50 junior class stood 21 proud on the bottom rung of the high school ladderin 191-V7-lL8, and they are all still in there, pztting forth blood, sweat, and tears' for that little ribbon-tied scroll. Most capable leaders include President Clarence Creser, Vice-President Gwenith Carlson, Secretary Darlene Scott, and Treasure Mary Alice Smith, ably abetted by sponsor Mrs. Nellie Good. The highlight of the year was the proud presentation of the annual Play, 'The Goof From Gophers Gulch,' starring Betty Yapher, Clarence Creger, Burley Jo Potocnlk, Mary Rose Ledford, Mary Alice Smith, Darlenelhmble, Frankie Joe Palumbo, Audry Hallam, Josie Lee Carplno, and Joanne Cosner. The majority of the girls participated in chorus and drum corps, with members of the band including Joanne Cosner, Shirley Jo Potocnik, Gwenith Carlson, Betty Yapher, Rosemary Lane, and Darlene Scott. Again the pep poured forth from the juniors, with paractlcallyevery girl claiming membership in the pep club,snd cheer leaders from this section being Audry Hallam, Shirley Jo Potocnik, and Joanne Cosner. Audry Hallam took the highstepping honors as Drum Corps Major, ably assisted by Majorettes Gwenith Carlson and Betty Lou Yagher. Popularity took its toll when Ronnie Grubbs and Mary Rose Ledford were selected as candidates for the royal position of King and Queen of The New Crusader. Sonny Smith and Carmen Boccia did the pigskin honors for the group, but due to injury Boccia was forced to drop atheletics during football season. The yearly thrill of everyone's life, that Junior-Senior Banquet, proved to be an even more astounding success than anyone dreamed. . 4 ' e K' 11: 1 K A sir.. mv- ,Q . 2 ? it 0 be , Z' Meera Clarence Crerer Darlene Scott Gwenlth Carlson Mary Alice Smith President Segretary Vice-President Treasurer