Mineral Wells High School - Burro Yearbook (Mineral Wells, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1955 volume:

THE ’ 5 5 BURRO Presents A CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1954- MINERAL WELLS HIGH SCHOOL DOROTHY ABERNATHY Editor WOODSON Business Manager CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION CLASSES SPORTS FEATURES A 1) V E R T I S E M E N T S ALMA MATER Oh, Alma Mater, hear our plea, All our praise we bring to thee. We know thine eyes are watching now. We pledge our love in solemn vow. Oh, may we show our loyalty 1'hat thou shall live in memory; And let us shout from shore to shore Mineral Wells forevermore. Dorothy Westbrook To Hubert M. Carnes, superintendent of the Mineral Wells public schools, we wish to dedicate the 1955 BURRO. In his three years at Mineral Wells Mr. Carnes has achieved numerous improvements, the largest of which is our new high school build- ing. His able guidance is felt throughout the school system. Se are proud to take this opportunity to pay tribute to an outstand- ing leader in the schools and community. SEPTEMBE K With September come the end of summer and the rush of preparation for classes. Even-body is busy arranging his schedule and greeting old friends. Another school year is beginning. Hubert M. Carnes Superintendent T. W. Carpenter Principal The Mineral Wells Board of Education is an important part of the school system because its members set up the standards and carry on the business of the schools. The results of their actions have proved their success. We wish to thank them for their efforts to assure the successful maintenance of our schools. ■ Fred White School Business Manager Standing: Ben L. McCloud. Neil Carlock. Lloyd Smith, John H. Thomas, Melton Brcwton. Seated: Dewitt Shaw, Superintendent H. M. Carnes. Mrs. H. A. Zappe. A � M I N I S T K A T I 0 N Betty Sabol, B.S. Midwestern University Algebra, English Dwight L. Miller, B.M.E. Vander Cook College of Music Rand, Chorus Betsy Clifford, B.S. Southern Methodist University Physical Education, Health Jewel Primm. B.S., M.A. North Texas State College English Winnie Fiedler, B.A., M.A. University of Texas American History, Civics C. N. Merrell, B.S.. M.S. Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Vocational Agriculture Rosa Bell Curtis, B.S . A B 1 Hardin Simmons University Algebra, Trigonometry, Solid Geometry Travis Warren, B.S., M E. Texas Christian University Chemistry Laura Wallace. B.A., M.A. University of Texas English, Latin Ernest Sims, B.B.A. North Texas State College Distributive Education Elsie Parnell, B.A. North Texas State College English, Speech Stanley Burnham, B.S. University of Texas Physical Education. Biology FLdna Puryear, B.A. Texas Technological College English, Spanish Raymond Puryear, B.S., M.S. Texas Technological College Vocational Agriculture Thomas Carney, B.S. East Texas State Teachers College Industrial Arts J. C. Hinton, B.A., M.A. University of Alabama Counselor Barbara Parks, B.A. North Texas State College English Zclla Everett School Secretary John Dornm, B.S. 'I'exas Wesleyan College Biology Ralph Wooldridge, B.S.. M.A. Baylor University Ccneral Science Loretta Thomas, B.S. Texas State College for Women Home Economics Bertie Mae Pavne, B.A.. M.B.E. North Texas State College Typing, Stenography Mamie Granbury, B.S.. M.H.E. Ed. Texas State Collegi- for Women Home Economics Max Blansit, B.S. North Texas State College Physical Education, Civics Hope Tackitt, B.A., B.S.L.S., M.L.S. Texas State College for Women Librarian L. A. Wooldridge, B.A., M.A. University of Chicago Algebra, Geometry Eileen Shipp, B.A. North Texas State College Bookkeeping, Typing T. M. Roach. B.A., M.A. Baylor University Physical Education SERVICE Linda Norwood Carl Knight Billie Sudberry S PORI'S Charlie Bond Linda Thomas Carl Knight OFFICERS HERMAN KINCAID GENE SANDERS RITA PRATT JUDY WOODSON DOT McAFEE DOUG AMMON President Vice-President Secretary- Treasurer Reporter Sergeant-at-Arms The 1955 Senior Class was the first class to win the race three times for High School Queen—Frana Moseley in the sophomore year, Linda Norwood in the junior year, and Rita Pratt in the senior year. As a reward for w-inning the BURRO Drive, the class was given an extra half day which they added to their annual senior trip to Craterville Park in Oklahoma. Dorothy Abernathy Bt'RRO Editor ’55 Natl. Hon. Soc. V. Pres 55 Tri-Hi-Y ’52-’55 (j|aN Officer 52-’54 Dorothy Be vers Tri-Hi-Y 55 F.T.A. 55 Comm. Club 55 Douo Ammon Football ’54 Track ’53-’55 Basketball ’53-’55 Class Officer ’55 Vernon Bielss Football ’53-’54 Hi-Y ’55 Horne Room Pres. ’55 Bibb- ’55 Kenneth Anastas Bible 51-’55 F.F.A. ’51 ’55 Track ’54 Football 52-’53 J. R. Bolton F.F.A. '52-55 Bible ’51-’55 Hobby Club ’52 Bobby Jack Baker Football ’52-’54 Track ’52- 55 Hi-Y ’52-’55 Hub Club Pres. ’55 Charlie Bond Football ’51-’54 Basketball ’51-’55 Track ’52-’55 Stud. Council Pres. ’55 Darlene Brooks “B” Team Cheerleader ’52 F.H.A. Pres. ’53 Sub Deb Hist. ’54 Flanbearer ’53- 55 Annette Burns Class Favorite ’52 Natl. Hon. Sot . ’52-’55 Class Officer 53 Majorette ’53-’55 Jean Carlyle (Withdrawn) Merla Clark Sub Deb ’52-’55 Sub Deb Hist. ’55 Bible 51-’55 FT A. ’52-’55 Jimmy Crowe Bible ’51- 55 Shop ’51- 53 Hub Club '52 Xrlda Daugherty Spanish Club Sec. ’55 Sub Deb 53-’55 Bible 51-’55 Pep Squad ’52-’55 Leatrice Davis Sub Deb Pres. ’55 Natl. Hon. Soc. ’55 Band ’51-’55 Spanish Club V. Pres. 54 Kenneth Edmiston D.E. Club '55 Hub Club 53-’55 Math Club ’54 Bible ’52-’55 Jerry Eichler Football ’51-’55 F T A. '53- 55 Stud. Council '54 Hi-Y V. Pres. ’55 Georgia Eubanks Natl. Hon. Soc. '53-’55 BURRO Staff '53- 55 Sub Deb 52-’55 Comm. Club ’52-’55 Don L. Evans Band ’51-’55 Hub Club Sec. ’54 F.T.A. '55 Nancy Flowers Tri-Hi-Y Pres. '55 Cheerleader '55 Class Officer ’54 Natl. Hon. Soc. ’55 Jan Gamrrell Natl. Hon. Soc. ’54-’55 Class Officer 52-'54 Hi-Y '55 BURRO Staff '53- 55 Chari.es Garland Football '51-'54 Hi-Y ru - v “M” C3ub Pres. ’54 F.F.A. '51-’54 Gaylia Gi.idewell Natl. Hon. Soc. '53-’55 Stud. Council '55 Tri-Hi-Y ’52-’55 Pep Squad ’52-’55 Lottie Glover D.E. Club ’53-’55 Glbnna Gorke Band ’51-’55 Spanish Club ’52-’55 F.T.A. ’53-’55 Sub Deb See. ’55 Ri hard Groves Hi-Y ’55 Basketball ’54 Bible ’53- 55 John Grantham Comm. Club ’55 Hi-Y 55 Football ’53 F.F.A. ’51-’54 Patsy Halford G.A.F. ’52- 54 Bible 51-’54 Comm. Club '54 Pep Squad ’53 Venita Greve Pep Squad ’52-’55 G.A.F. Pres. 54 Hub Club 52-’55 Comm. Club ’55 Leslie Hall Football ’51 Hi-Y ’52-’55 F.F.A. ‘51- 55 Bible ’51-’55 Cullen Grimes F.F.A. ’52-’55 F.F.A. Treas. ’53 Bible ’52-’55 Boh Hamric Hub Club ’51-’53 Shop '52 55 Bible 51-’55 Nell Harbin F.H.A. 53 Hub Club ’52-’54 Spanish Club '53-’55 Bible ’52- 55 Peggy Harrington Stud. Council ’55 Sub Deb Sec. '55 Pep Squad Pres. 54 Spanish Club '55 Dwain Hearn Dist. F.F.A. Pres. ’53-’55 Hub Club V. Pres. '55 F.F.A. Pres. ’52-’54 Home Room Pres. ’52 Harlan Herring Band ’51-’55 Bible ’51-’55 Hi-Y ’53-’55 Hub Club 52-’54 Jean Hickey Sub Deb ’52- 55 Sub Deb Sec. ’54 Comm. Club ’53-’55 Bible 5!-’55 Faye Hill Hub Club ’51-'55 Hub Club Treas. ’52-’54 D. E. Club 55 Bible ’51-’55 James Holland Band ’51-’55 Bible ’51-’55 Comm. Club ’55 D.E. Club ‘54 Jane Holland Band ’51-’54 D.E. ’53- 55 Bible ’51 -’55 C.A.F. Rep. ’55 Joe Ingle Football ’51-’53 F.F.A. ’51- 55 Hub Club 54 Bible ’52 Joyce Jenkins Freshlets ’52 Bible ’51-’55 Comm. Club ’55 G.A.F. Club Herman Kincaid Class Pres. ’55 Cheerleader ’53-’55 BURRO Staff ’53-’55 Stud. Council ’55 Carl Knight Football 52-’55 Basketball ’52-’55 Stud. Council V. Pres. '55 Class Pres. ’54 Jimmye Lane Bible ’52-’54 Natl. Hon. Soc. ’55 Dot McAfee Donald McCarty Natl. Hon. Soc. ’55 (Withdrawn) Class Officer ’55 Hub Club ’55 BURRO Staff ’55 Leon Marsh Bible ’51-’55 Shop ’55 F.F.A. ’53 Harold Martin ootball ’51- 55 ii-Y 52- 55 M ‘ Club 53-’55 lub Club 51 - 55 rasa Moseley sail. Hou. Sot. Treat. '55 tud. !oun il Se« 5 lofunation Queen 5 i ijorette Linda Norwood Coronation Queen ’54 Football Sweetheart '54 Majorette ’51-’55 Natl. Hon. Sor. Pres. ’55 Dora Martinez Spanish Club Pres. ’54 Hub Club Treas. 54 Sub Deb 52’54 Chorus ’51-’55 Lloyd Moss Band ’51-’55 Hi-Y ’52-’55 F.F.A. 55 Bible 51-’55 Jeanif. Modrall Bible 51-’55 G.A.F. 52-55 Comm. Club ’55 F.H.A. ’51-’54 Betty Myf.rs Bible ’51-’55 F.H.A. ’51- 55 Pep Squad Pres. 55 Nurses Club ’55 Jameslek Moore Hi-Y ’53- 55 Hub Club 51- 55 F.T.A. 55 Math Club ’51-’55 Sue Norman Class Beauty ’55 Football Sweetheart ’55 Tri-Hi-Y See. 55 Flafcbearer 53- 55 Rita Pratt Natl. Hon. Soc. ’53- 55 Majorette ’53- 55 Class Beauty ’54 Coronation Queen ’55 James Purcell Hub Club Sec. ’55 Comm. Club 54- 55 Football ’54 Billy Putman (Withdrawn) Robert Rkasonkr Transfer-Lipan Comm. Club 55 Hub Club '55 Kenneth Reedy F.F.A. '51-’54 Football '52 Gene Sanders Stud. Council ’51-’53 Hi-Y ’53-’55 Band ’51-’55 Class Officer ’52-’55 Glenda Jo Shadle Pep Squad ’53 Sub Deb ’53-’55 F.H.A. Sec. ’55 Bible '51 -’55 Billie Shewmakk Art Shires D.E. Sec. Treas. ’55 F.F.A. 51 52 Hub Club '51-’55 D.E. Club '54- 55 Math Club 52-’54 G.A.F. Club ’52-’55 Rose Shirks D.E. Club ’53- 55 D.E Rep. '54 Bible '54 Charles Smith Band 51 -’55 Vit Hist. Club 52- 5 Hub Glub '55 Hi-Y ’53-’55 Billie Sudbkrky BI RRO StafT '55 F.T.A. 52-'55 Sub Deb Rrp. ’52-’55 Stud. Council '55 Curtis Tkichman F.F.A. ’52 Bible '52 D.E. Club ’53-’55 Linda Thomas Tri-Hi-Y '52- 55 F.T.A. '55 Tri-Hi-Y Rrp. '55 Comm. Club Pres. '55 Jack Wampler Football ’51-'54 Hi-Y 52-’55 “M Club 52-'54 Bible '51 -’55 Madeline Whatley Charles Whetstone Georoe White Majorette 51 55 F.F.A. 51- 53 F.F.A. ’51-53 Tri-Hi-Y V. Pres. 55 D.E. ’53- 55 D.E. 53- 55 F.T.A. Officer '53 55 Spanish Club 53-’55 Judy Woodson Cheerleader 53- 55 BURRO Staff 53- 55 Natl. Mon. Soc. 53-’55 Class Officer 53- 55 Pam Wrioht Transfer-Georgia Nurses Club 54 Bible 54 SCHOLARSHIP Jane Wyatt Gene Ansley Jacquelyn Martin SERVICE Jon Irsfeld Anne Norman Mike Henderson SPORTS Jimmy Walker Helen Chatman Floyd Keasoner OFFICERS JON IRSFELI) ALLAN LUSK JANE WYATT M. ( KSYNE FOWLER JIMMY BAILEY MACK BROWN President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sergeant-at-Arms Jon Irsfeld. in his third year as class presi- dent, arranged the Junior Assembly in order to raise money to finance the Junior-Senior Banquet, held on May 13. The banquet with a Parisian cafe theme will long be remem- bered by the graduating seniors as an out- standing event in their high school life. JUNIORS Don A mason Jimmy Bailey Peggy Blue J.lines A. Bussey Eugene Anastas Frank Barnard Raymond Brewton Tommy Carpenter Gerald Andress Peggy Benson James Brooks Noel Carter Gene Ansley Doris Bevers Mac k Brown Helen Chatman John Anthony Elfrieda Blocker Billye Bryant Jerry Clay JUNIORS Claudette Clifton Nathan Evans Johnny Gabriel Marilyn Grantham Geraldine Cowley Mary Frances Ford Sue Garrett Jerry Guinn Marjorie Cranford Maeksyne Fowler Marcheta Gary Bobby Harris Tommy Cunningham Tommy Fowler Jeanie Gilbert Bruce Harvey Pat Davis Linda Fox Nolan Glover Mary Ann Harvey Class of '56 Mike Henderson Ted Holder John Hurst Ravmond McDonald Norman Hendry Frieda Holland Jon Irsfeld Jimmy McGregor Ronald Hendrick Noah Holland Dwain Jones Jacquelyn Martin Edwin Henry Howard Holley Gloria Jones Don Moore Kenny Hoffman Betty June Huffman Allan Lusk Geraldine Moore JUNIORS Mary Lou Morgan Ted Onstead Jimmy Ranspot Bill Samuclson Robert Murray J. W. Pemberton Floyd Reasoner Pat Sand ers Allegra Nellermoc Mary Penn Bobby Richards James Sanford Ernest Nelson Vada Perkins Jo Yetta Rogers Fred Scott Anne Norman Eld red Pruitt Sylvia Saladrigas Gavnell Smith Class of '50 Reuben Smith David Tolbert Willey Walker Jane Wyatt Patsy Southern Jimmy Tuggle Nina Watson Lowell Yoes Kay St. Clair Pat Van Winkle Raymond Wheeler Delmer Youngblood Ray Stone Irene Visentine Marshall White Elmer Youngblood Leon Teddlie Jimmy Lloyd Walker Jerald Williams SCHOLARSHIP Evelyn Brewton Sandra McCloud Darleene Hicks SERVICE Sandra McCloud Jerry Weldon Sandra Garrison SPORTS John Mallory Jolita Barnes Freddy Long OFFICERS FREDDY LONG LLOYD CAMPBELL SANDRA McCLOUD JERRY PRICE JANICE MARTIN CHARLES HICKEY President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sergeant-at-Arms The Sophomore Class of 1955 elected President Freddy Ixrny to represent them in the presentation of their Christmas boxes for the needy. The class wish was for the com- munity. The class stayed a variety program for the amusement of the school with stars” exclu- sively from their class. SOPHOMORES Roy AcufT Don Alien David Bailey Bet tie Barnard Juanell Beadle Bill Benson Geraldine Bernard Roger Lee Bevcrs Carlton Blackwell Horace Brady Ernest Bramlelt Evelyn Brewton Bettye Brooks Bobby Burris Wanda Burson Clyde Campbell Lloyd Campbell Neil Carlock Sue Cate La Verne Chesnut Peggy Clark Jann Clarke Donny Clendennen Nancie Cole Sonya Cooper Barbara Cozart Margaret Crumby Mildred Dalton A lie Dees June Dews Janet Dickson Jimmvlene Dozier SOPHOMORES Deanna Dyer Wanda Fallin John Flood Walter Foley Billy Foreman Joe Gander Sandra Garrison Henry Gaylor Clayton Glover Mildred Glover Dorothy Gorec Rodger Groves Joyce Hamilton Neil Haney Barbara Harvey Gay Hearn Donald Hendrick Stuart Herrington Charles Hickey Darleene Hicks Jack Hogg Betty Lou Holland Lameda Holly Joe D. Hopkins Kenneth Hughey Patsy Jenkins Sonya Kelso Mike King Wynell Knight Charles Lee Patsy Lee Mary Alice Locke ass of '57 Freddy Long Lynettc Lorenz Robert Lunday Sandra McCloud Mildred McDonald John Madsen Frances Mahan John Mallory Janice Martin Pat Eugene Martinets Patsy Massey Kenneth Moore Linda Nevius Charles Nicks Larry Onstead Wayne Palmer Carol Parr Myra Peeks Rhonda Powell Byron Prate r Jerry Price Billy RafTaele Barbara Ray Jerry W. Reaves Johnnie Reynolds Patsy Rouse Vernon Sampley Sandra Shands Jerry Bob Shaw Metha Shewmake Danny Sisemore Charles Smith SOPHOMORES Kathryn Smith Paul Smith Gail Sorgec Barbara Stephens Charles Taylor John Thomas Stevie Jo Thomas Dell Turner John W. Turpin Carolyn Vickers D. K. Walker Joyce Warren Jerry Weldon Barbara Wells Virginia Whalen Sandra Whatley Fred White David Wilborn Cecil Withe rs Katherine Wofford SCHOLARSHIP Mary Ann Massengale Morris Gresham Gail Hughes I Wjri SERVICE Della Smith Bill Watson Mars- Ann Massengale SPORTS Crockett Grimes Joan Williams Bud Frazier OFFICERS DELLA SMITH SHARLA MARTIN BOYD BROOKS NANCY COOK MARY JO CLARY BUD FRAZIER President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sergeant-at-Arms I'he Freshman Class of 1955, consisting of 155 members, was the largest class in the history of Minerals Wells High School. Some of the highlights were a paid assembly to raise money for the queen contest, election of Nancy Cook as freshman queen candidate, and two class parties. Carol Ann Allen Jack A mason John Arrolt Norris Bailey Darlene Baker Louysr Baker Billy Bateman Myra Beadle Donald Blackburn Bobby Blackwell Charley Blair Buddy Blue Carol Booth Norma Borthwick Boyd Brooks John Brooks Rose Bromley J. R. Burns Rodney Butlc-r Sandra Cato Janna Chandler Marvis Chamberlain Doris Chambless Mary Jo Clary Karen Creed Nancy Cook Bobbie Cranford John Curtis Marleta Darnall Rian Delancey Mary Bell Dill Frankie Edwards Ste phanie Elliott Janie Fitzgerald Brooks Fowle r FRESHMEN Class of '58 Bud Frazier Jackie Fuquay Cecil Gann Glenda Garrett Bob Gathright Lou Ann Gilbert Roy Glover Billy Gildewell Tommy Nell Goldston David Grabl. Mary Ann Graham Gayle Gray Gary Gr. e:i Morris Gresham Glynn Griffin Crockett Gri.ncs Arlin Gunter Wesley Haggard James Hallmark Janice Halscll Janie Harwell Wanda Jean Hill Don Hines Mao’ Louise Hughey Robert Hughey Gail Hughes Jan Rae Huddleston Yvonne I vie Barbara Johnston Jane Jordan Bonnie Jones Darrell Jones Lula Mae Kite Kay Kelrn Marlene Kersting FRESHMEN Kenneth Kimbrough Donald Lee Darrell Lewallen Charlene Like L’lric Mahan Henry Manly Sharia Martin Mary Ann Massengale Sandra McCanlrrs Terry Meadows Edith Merritt Marilyn Mi Michael Dorothy Moreland Patricia Morris Julia Morris Daphine Moore Billy Moss Johnny Murphy Joyce Ann Murray Rodney Nall Betty Ann Penix Linda Price Judy Place Jackie Pratt Charles Pratt John Tom Putt Floyd Putt, Jr. Vada Railsback Joyce Ramsey Dale Sellers Class of '58 Bobbye Don Shadle Ruth Shires David Shuford Della Smith Verna Snow Alfred Sutton Ruth Thorogood Charles Troy Donald Tucker Rose Van Winkle Phil Ware Paula Watson Bill Watson Kenneth W'ells Joan Williams Roy Wilson Billy W'oodruff Clyde Woods Yvonne Woods Janies Wright NOVEMBER When November arrives, football is in full swing, and we know it won’t be long before basketball begins. Spring follows faster than most of us care to admit; and with it returns the love of the out- doors, the love for each other, and . . . track. In the proverbial wink of an eye another school year is over, and it all began with November. First Row Carl Kniyht. Harold Martin. Jerry Eu hlcr. Charles Oar- land. Crockett Grimes. Von Young, Vernon Bielss, Phil Shewmake. Second Row: Coach Blansit. Coach Burnham. Robert Murray. Bobby Baker, Larry Brock. Tommy Carpenter. John Mallory, Norman Hendry. Fred Scott. James Brooks. Coach Galloway, Coach Roach. Third Row: Mgr. Harris. Floyd Reasoner. Eldrcd Pruitt. Frank Bar- nard. Leon Teddlie, Charles Pratt. Freddy Long, Danny Siscmore. Jack Amason. Jack Wampler, Mgr. Campbell. Fourth Row Mgr. Harvey, Jim Walker. Charles Bond. Bobby Burns. Doug Ammon. Raymond Wheeler. Charles Smith. Rodger Groves. Jackie Pratt, Ken- neth Hoffman. M. W. 48 Lake Worth 0 M. W. 13 Comanche 13 M. W. 61 Bowie 13 M. W. 33 Olney 7 M. W. 43 Jacksboro 0 M. W. 13 Stephenville 31 M. W. 0 Weatherford 6 M. W 14 Ranger 14 M. W. 19 Graham 25 M. W. 34 Cisco 20 •Conference games. COACHES Gail Galloway Asst. Coach Pete Roach Head Coach Stan Burnham Asst. Coach Max Blansit Asst. Coach T Jack Wampler Charles Garland MANAGERS Carl Knight Lloyd Campbell Bobby Harris Bruce Harvey By electing Sue Norman as their sweet- heart in November, the M.W.H.S. Foot- ball team observed a custom that was renewed last year. The decision was made by secret ballot, and a unanimous vote for Miss Norman established her as Football Sweetheart for 1954-55. B A L L CHARLES BOND 3 Year Letterman Senior Bark Captain HAROLD MARTIN 2 Year Letterman Senior Guard BOBBY BAKER Squadman Senior Back CARL KNIGHT 3 Year Letterman Senior End Captain BCD FRAZIER 1 Year Letterman Freshman Back JIMMY WALKER 2 Year Letterman Junior Back JACK WAMPLER 3 Year Letterman Senior Tackle Captain DOUG AMMON 1 Year Letterman Senior Back FLOYD REASONER 2 Year Letterman Junior End CHARLES GARLAND 2 Year Letterman Senior Tackle Captain VERNON BIELSS 1 Year Letterman Senior Tackle FRED SCOTT 2 Year Letterman Junior Center ELDRED PRUITT Squadrnan Junior Back JOHN MALLORY 1 Year Letterman Sophomore Tackle FREDDY LONG Squadrnan Sophomore Center ROBERT MURRAY Squadrnan Junior Guard NORMAN HENDRY Squadrnan Junior Tackle FRANK BARNARD Squadrnan Junior End CHARLES SMITH 1 Year Letterman Sophomore Back JAMES BROOKS Squadrnan Junior End TOMMY CARPENTER Squadrnan Junior Center BOBBY BURRIS 2 Year Letterman Sophomore Back CROCKETT GRIMES 1 Year Letterman Freshman End KENNETH HOFFMAN Squadrnan Junior Back v3P ac I- i f j 49 ,5 V LEON TEDDLIE LARRY BROCK Squadman Squadman Junior Back Freshman Tackle RODGER GROVES Squadman Sophomore Back 81 i JACK A MASON Squadman Freshman Tackle PHIL SHEW MAKE Squadman Freshman Guard YON YOUNG Squadman Sophomore Center CHARLES PRAM Squadman Freshman Back JACKY PRATT Squadman Freshman Back First Row: Roy Wilson. Jerry Reaves. Alfred Sutton. John Thomas. Jerry Weldon, Km Moore. Walter holey. Don Allen, Neil Haney. Second Row: Bill Lockwood. Kenneth Hughey. Henry Gayler, Billy Moss. Mike King. Bobby Blac kwell. Gary Green. Darrell Jone s. Third Row: John Arrott. Robert Lunday. John Sanders, Arlin Gunter. Roy Glover. Jerry Price, Dale Sellers, Bill Watson. Standing: Max Blansit. coach. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEASON Walker intercepts. The Rams close in on a Kangaroo. Scott and Bond, the high and low bination Bowden goes down. It takes two to tango, com- Hold tight, fella! The Cheerleaders and Determined Don’t bite him. Jimmy! Look at those Rams go! Stan Burnham Carl Knight Bobby Harris Head Coach Captain Lloyd Campbell Managers BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD M. W. 43 Jacksboro 45 M. W. 34 Arlington Heights 43 M W. 45 Jacksboro 37 M W. 21 Jacksboro 31 M. W. 57 Cleburne 31 M W. 38 Cleburne 29 M W. 49 Santo 31 M W. 60 Lingieville 28 M. W. 54 Ilden 37 M W 53 Ranger 28 M W. 24 Arlington Heights 28 M W. 42 Ranger 47 M W. 50 Stephenville 59 M W. 6k Graham 35 M W. 48 Cisco 30 M W. 52 Weatherford 46 M W. 42 Ranger 34 M. W. 33 Stephenville 36 M. W. 41 Graham 49 M. W. 68 Cisco 60 M. W. 58 Weatherford 51 M W. 52 Ranger 38 M. W. 45 Weatherford 48 Despite the loss of their friend and coach, Stan Burnham, the Mountaineers finished the season with renewed vigor under the in- herited direction of Max Blansit. The Moun- taineers did not win district: but as is typical of the spirit of the school, shouts of, “We’ll get ’em next year!” echoed through the gym into the night. Charles Bond. Mack Brown. Eldred Pruitt. Jim Walker. Bud Frazier. Floyd Reasoner. Freddy Long, Fred Scott, Crockett Grimes. Harold Davis, Carl Knight. ( KRL KNIGHT Senior Center 3 Year Letterman CHARLES BOND Senior Guard 1 Year Letterman FRED SCOTT Junior Forward 2 Year Letterman JIM WALKER Junior Guard 2 Year Letterman FLOYD REASONER Junior Forward 1 Year Letterman ELDRED PRUITT Junior Guard Squadman MACK BROWN Junior Forwafy1 • 1 Year Letterman FREDDY LONG Sophomore Forward Squadman CROCKETT CRIMES Freshman Forward Squadman BCD FRAZIER Freshman (.'enter Squadman HAROLD DAMS Junior Center Squadman MAX BLANSIT Coach Although the Mineral Wells High School basketball B” team did not win all of their games, they had a good season in one re- spect. Every member of the team gained the knowledge of how to work together with other people to conquer a single problem or to achieve a single goal. They found that it took all of them to win and all of them to lose, that they were an organism themselves, and that they were bound together by the nucleus of sportsmanship. T Robert Lunday. Kenneth Hughey, Roy Wilson, Coach Blansit. John Thomas (Kneeling), Bill Lockwood. Henry Gaylor. Bill Watson. Knight rebounds Rest period Friendship or judo? The life of a coach It’s later than you think. Ballet or basketball? “Eeny, Meeny. Miney. Mo—’ What's up. Doc? You name it; we can’t. Three flutes and a baton Scott scores! A N I K B “■i g Tj Future Nurses Taking life easy Christmas spirit New Sub Debs Sub Deb initiation Waiting for somebody n � 4 CHARLIE BOND President CARL KNIGHT Vice-President ( £ w FRANA MOSELEY Secretary LINDA NORWOOD Treasurer The Student Council is a national and state organi- zation. the objectives of which are to provide a labora- tory for citizenship, to provide for pupil expression, to promote the welfare of the school through proper re- lationships, and to aid in internal administration of the school. The Council is composed of twenty-two members, who are four officers, elected by the student body, and a representative from each home room. One of its many activities for this year was sponsor- ing with the Jaycees a Career Day at the high school. STUDENT ) - wr S T U I) E N T C 0 u N C 1 L First Row: Linda Norwood, Sonya Cooper. Frana Moseley, Mary Ann Harvey, Sandra McCanless, Evelyn Bn wton. Charlie Bond, Gaylia Glidewell. Janice Halsell. Second Row: Jimmylene Dozier, Peggy Harrington, Mrs. Fiedler, Madeline Whatley, Billie Sudberry, Mike Henderson, Lynettc Lorenz. Bobbie Cranford, Barbara Stephens, Geraldine Cowley. 1 hird Row: I oininy Cunningham, Eldred Pruitt. Carl Knight, Jack Amason, Lowell Yoes, Roy Wilson. Stuart Herrington. To be a member of the National Honor Society is the greatest honor anyone can hold in high school. Scholar- ship, character, leadership, and service are the qualities considered by teachers in electing the students for mem- bership. In addition to publishing THE TATTLER, the bi-monthly school paper, all members attend the Ice Capades each year. I'irst Row: Leatrice Davis. Matksync Fowler, Marjorie Cranford, Frana Moseley, Gaylia Glidewell, Gaynell Smith. Linda Norwood. Second How: Nancy Flowers. Rita Pratt. Charlie Bond. Judy Woodson. Annette Burns. Dorothy Abernathy. Third How: Mrs. Puryear. Dot McAfee, Jan Gambrell, Tommy Carpenter, Georgia Eubanks. Gene Ansley, Bill Samuelson. Fourth Row: Geraldine Cow- ley, Jacquelyn Martin. John Simms. Don Moore. Jane Wyatt. N A T I C) N A L H O N C) R S o c I E I Y NANCY FLOWERS MADELINE WHATLEY SUE NORMAN GAYLIA GLIDEWELL Al.LEG RA N ELL E R M01. LINDA President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer (corresponding Secretary I HCMAS Reporter The Tri-Hi-V Club was organized to “create, main- tain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian living.” Among the highlights in social activities were the New Year’s Eve Dance and the formal initiation. The club also aided in helping the Junior Red Cross Fund and attended church as a group once a month. rp First Row: Juanell Beadle . Margaret Crumby, Gaylia Glidewell, Annette Burns, Linda Thomas. 1 Nancy Flowers. Madeline Whatley, Sue Norman. Anne Norman. Second Row: Mary Frances Ford, Marjorie Cranford, Linda Nfevius. Janet Dickson. Frana Moseley, Dorothy Abernathy, Sandra Whatley. Sandra McCloud. Dell Turner. Third Row: Darlene Hicks, Joyce Warren, Peggy Clark. La Verne Chesnut. Sonya Cooper. Judy Woodson. Jo Vetta Rogers, Kay Smith. Jimmylene Dozier, Patsy Lee, Linda Norwood. Fourth Row: Rita Pratt. Kay St. Clair. Claudette Clifton. Dorothy Bev- ers, Sandra Garrison. Barbara Stephens. Deanne Dyer. Fifth Row: Janice Martin. Betti Bar- R nard. Virginia Whalen. Rhonda Powell, Allegra Nellermoe, Dot McAfee, Bettyc Brooks. Mrs. Shipp. jy ' The H-Y Club is an organization whose primary pur- pose is to win boys and men to Jesus Christ, to associate them in Christian living, and to help them to discover and to accept the full meaning of Christian discipleship for their own lives and for society. The club assisted the student body in school activities and co-sponsored the annual New Year’s Eve Dance. First How: Lloyd Campbell, Charlie Bond. Bobby Burris. Jan Gambrell. Gene Sanders. Harlan Her- ring. Bobby Baker. Eldred Pruitt. Jerry Eichler. Second How: Jimmy Walker, Doug Ammon, Tommy Carpenter. Mike Henderson. Mr. Ralph Wooldridge, John Anthony, Harold Martin, Jon Irsfeld. Third Hou : Bruce Harvey, John Grantham. Bill Samuelson. Allan Lusk. Tommy Cunningham. Jameslee Moore. Don Moore. Ken Hoffman. Fourth How: Noel Carter. Eugene Anastas, Charles Smith. Tommy Fowler. Jack Wampler. Rodger Groves. James Brooks, Dwain Hearn. Ernest Ne lson, Lloyd Moss. Fifth How: Floyd Reasoncr. Charles Garland. Richard Groves. Norman Hendry, Ver- non Bielss. Carl Knight, Fred Scott. Dwain Jones. Herman Kincaid. Y LEATRICE JANE DAVIS WYATT President Vice-President GLENNA GOREE Recording Secretary PEGGY GERALDINE BILLIE HARRINGTON MOORE SUDBERRY Corresponding Treasurer Reporter Secretary MERLA CLARK Historian The Sub Deb Club is a national organization, the purposes of which are to promote better standards and attitudes in the school and community, to seek beauty in all places and all people, and to offer services freely without thought of praise or gain. A Christmas party and formal initiation, the annual prom, and service projects including CAKE packages and assistance in the local “March of Dimes’ drive were the major functions of the Sub Debs for this year. S First Row: Jolita Barnes. June Dews. Geraldine Moore, Leatrice Davis. Jean Hickey, Geraldine Cow- ley. Nelda Daugherty, Gaynell Smith. Frances Mahan. Sandra Shands. Second Row: Marilyn Gran- tham. Sue Garrett, Irene Visentine, Glenna Goree. Billie Sudberry. Darlene Brooks. Patsy Southern, Lr Evelyn Brewton, Merla Clark, Wynell Knight. Lynnette Lorenz. Georgia Eubanks. Third Row: Jane ' Wyatt, Vada Perkins, Gloria Jones. Jacquelyn Martin, Mary Ann Harvey, Anita Jo Shaw, Peggy Har- rington. Macksyne Fowler. Mrs. Primm. B 1) E B C L U B CHARLES JERRY HAROLD (. kI. ND EICHLER MARTIN president Vice-President Secretary JIMMY FLOYD FRED RODGER CHARLIE WALKER REASONER SCOTT GROVES BOND Treasurer Reporter Sgt.-at-Arms Sgt.-at-Arms Parliamentary The “M” Club was organized for participants in the field of varsity sports; and its members diligently seek at all times to promote fellowship, leadership, and an enviable sportsmanship. Lettermen in any of the sports sponsored by M.W.H.S. become members automatically. The club made its annual fishing trip to Possum Kingdom in the spring. First Row: Lloyd Campbell. Rodger Groves. Jimmy Walker, Charlie Bond. Mr. Blansit. Bobby f Burris. Charles Smith. Jerry Eichler, Harold Martin. Second Row: Jack Wampler, Doug Ammon. Carl Knight, Fred Scott. Charles Garland. Floyd Reasoner. Bruce Harvey. C L U B GLENDA GARRETT KAY KELM TOMMY NELL GOLDSTON MARY ANN MASSENGALE BOBBIE CRWFORI) President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter The Freshlet Club is composed of freshman girls. The purpose of the club is to teach the girls parlia- mentary procedure and to prepare them for future club work. Their program for the year includes one social activity and a club project. F R E S First Row: Linda Price. Gayle Gray, Betty Penix, Yvonne Woods. Kathryn Yoos, Mary Hughey, Connie Campbell, Janice Halsell. Mary Massengale. Jackie Puquay. Charlene Like. Yvonne Ivie, Nancy Cook, Linda Garrett. Mary Clary, Ruth Thorogood. Second Row: Marvis Chamberlain. Della Smith. Louise Baker, Patricia Morris. Glenda Garrett. Carol Allen. Myra Beadle. Sandra Cato. Dar- lene Baker, Lou Ann Gilbert. Sandra McCanless, Paula Watson, Yada Railsback. Marleta Darnall, Miss Parks. Third Row: Verna Snow. Bobbie Cranford. Bonnie Jones, Lula Mae Kite. Stephanie Elliott. Janie Fitzgerald, Rose Van Winkle. Joyce Murray. Jane Jordan. Norma Borthwick. Daphinc Moore, Karen Creed. Mrs. Granbury. Fourth Row: Stephanie Whitus, Mary Ann Graham. Julia Mor- ris, Kay Kelm. Margaret Hopkins, Joyce Ramsey. Tommy Nell Goldston. Janna Chandler. Sharia Martin. Gail Hughes, Janie Harwell. Fifth Row: Janet Helriegal. Mary Mask. Jessie Wyatt. Jose- phine Glover, Barbara Johnston. Judy Place, Marlene Kersting. Mary Bell Dill, Edith Merritt. Joan Williams. Carol Booth. Ruth Shires, Rose Bromley. BILL WATSON Secretary 4 — GARY GREEN Treasurer f RODNEY NALL Reporter CROCKETT GRIMES Sgt.-at-Arms The Yearling Club, composed of boys from the fresh- man class, is a service club organized for the purpose of teaching its members the principles of parliamentary procedure. A “campus clean up” campaign was the main project of the club. hirst R m Lonnie Campbell. Brooks Fowler. Charley Blair. Robert Freeman, Robert Vines. Buddy Blur, Dale Sellers. Donald Blackburn, Berton Parks. Second Row: Mr. Galloway. Roy Glover, Wes- ley Haggard. John Arrott. J. R. Burns. Kenneth Wells. Donnelly Rice. Ricky Mahan. Charles Davis. James Hallmark. William I vie. Arlin Gunter, Bobby Blackwell. Mr. Blansit. Third Row: Johnny Murphy, Bobbye Shadle, Darrell Jones. Kenneth Kimbrough. Roy Wilson. Rodney Butler. Don Hine s. Jack Amason. Larry Brock. Jackie Pratt. Fourth Row: Rian Delancey. John Day Curtis, Frankie Edwards. Glen Griffin. Billy Woodruff. Crockett Grimes. David Shuford, Bud Frazier, Jackie Stephens. Johnny Sanders. Bill Watson. Fifth Row: Billy Moss. Boyd Brooks. Rodney Nall. Alfred Sut ton, Charles Pratt. Norris Bailey. Gary Green. Morris Gresham. Billy Cantwell, James Pitts. Y E A R L I N G S ARBARA IAJORS resident BETTY VENITA MYERS GREV1 Vice-President Secretary HELEN CHATMAN T reasurer JANE HOLLAND Reporter BILLIE FRIEDA SHEW MAKE HOLLAND Parliamentarian Sgt.-at-Arms The G. A. F. Club is a service club organized by sophomore girls. This club chooses a project of service each semester for the school or the community. The purpose of this club is to strengthen the bond of friendship in the school and community. First Row: Patsy Massey, Wanda Fallin. Shirley McKinish. Betty Holland. Nancie Cole. Barbara Majors. Sylvia Saladrigas. Peggy Benson. Venita Grew. Patty Rouse Second Row: Mrs. Curtis. Mildred Dalton, Myra Peeks, Gay Hearn. Betty Myers. Peggy Blue. Helen Chatman. Dorothy Goree. Barbara Wells. A. F. ANNETTE BURNS President SUE NORMAN Vice-President DOROTHY ABERNATHY MADELINE WHATLEY Secretary T reasurer The FTA’ers got off to a busy start this year with thirty-five new members. Frana Moseley as State Vice- President officiated at both District and State Conven- tions. Jon Irsfeld’s election as Mr. FTA and District President heaped honors upon the club. The club had the largest attendance in its history at the State Con- vention this year on the N.T.S.C. campus. I he informal social in the late spring ended a most profitable program for a host of future teachers of Texas. hirst Row: Sandra McCloud, Rhonda Powell. Vada Perkins. Johnnie Reynolds. Kay St. Clair. La Verne Chesnut. Barbara Stephens. Bettye Brooks. Second Row: Linda Norwood, Gaylia Glidewell, Sandra Shands. Sue Garrett. Jo Vctta Rogers. Lea trice Davis. Sue Norman, Dell Turner. Ann� Nor- man. Margaret Crumby. Sandra Whatley. Billie Sudberry, Sonya Cooper. Third Row: Dorothy Ab- ernathy, Mrs. Parnell, Linda Thomas. Dorothy Bevers. Annette Burns. Merla Clark. Judy Woodson, Rita Pratt. Peggy Clark, Nancy Flowers. Marjorie Cranford. Fourth Row: Janice Martin. Joyce War- ren. Mike Henderson. Don Evans. Bobby Burris. Dwain Hearn, Virginia Whalen, Darlene Hicks. Wy- nell Knight. Macksyne Fowler. Sandra Garrison. Nancie Cole. Fifth Row: Bettie Barnard. Bill Samuel- son, Deanna Dyer. Tommy Carpenter. Gene Sanders. Gene Ansley, Reuben Smith, Lloyd Moss. Jan Gambrell. Jameslee Moore, Doug Ammon. Carl Kiight. Ray Stone. Richard Groves, Jerry Eichler. Jon Irsfeld. F. T. A. FRED WHITE President JERRY fcLLAN WELDON LUSK Vi e-President Secretary JO VETTA JOE DWAIN ROGERS HOPKINS HEARN Sweetheart Treasurer Reporter LLOYD CECIL CAMPBELL WITHERS Parliamentarian Sentinel The Future Farmer Chapter of eighty-two members takes pride in encouraging and helping agricultural work of all kinds in the community. Highlights of the year included project tours, trips to the Dallas State Fair and the Fort Worth Stock Show, a judging contest in grasses, livestock, and dairying, and a showing in the Palo Pinto County Livestock Show. The Chapter’s program is built around the motto: “Learn- ing to do; Doing to earn: Earning to live; Living to serve.” First Row: Mac Holt. Lloyd Campbell. Jerry Reaves, Dwain Hearn, Joe Hopkins, K nneth Moore, Donny Tuck- er. Clyde Woods. Robert Freeman. Second Row: Billy Clidewell. Bill Watson. Mike Holt, Wesley Hazard. Johi. Arrott. J. R. Burns. Jo Vetta Rogers. Fred White. Ulric Mahan. David Grable, Phil W'are, Cecil Withers. I hird Row: Mr. Morrell, Kenneth Hughey. Raymond Wheeler. Roy Glover, Dale Sellers. Berton Parks. Donnelly Rice, Thomas Dev row. Rodney Butler. Ronald Rice, William I vie, Bobby Richards. Donald Lee. Arnold Glover. Mr. Purycar. Fourth Row: Billy Raffaele. John Turpin. Jerry Weldon. Ernest Nelson. Delmcr Youngblood, Gary Green. Elmer Youngblood. Kenneth Wells. Rodney Nall. Bobby Blackwell. J. W. Pemberton. Crockett Grimes, Monty Watkins, Edwin Henry. Fifth Row: Leon Marsh. Jerry Evans. Lowell Yoes, John Hurst, Nathan Evans, Ernest Bramlett. Jack Hogg. Jackie Stephens, Willey Walker, Don Amason. Cullen Grimes. Sixth Row: Charles Smith. Noah Holland, Jack Wampler, Harold Martin. Charles Garland, Larry Brock. Jack Amason, John An- thony. Eldred Pruitt. Bobby Baker. Leon Teddlie. John Grantham, Vernon Sampley, Jimmy 1 uggle. Danny Sisemore, John Mallory, Allan Lusk. Kenneth Reedy. Bert Singletary, J. R. Bolton. Jerald VN illiams. Gerald Andress. n o o o o JANET DU KSON president ANITA JO SHAW President BILLYE BESS YVONNE BRYANT I VIE Pianist Secretary PAULA SANDRA WA l m N ( KTO Treasurer Reporter YVONNE WALTER WOODS FOLEY Parliamentarian Sgt.-at-Arms “Toward New Horizons” is the motto of the Future Home- makers of America. This is a national organization of pupils who study home economics. Some of the purposes of the group are to promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of home-making, to emphasize the import- ance of worthy home membership, to work for a good home and family for all, to promote international good will, to foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life, and to provide wholesome, individual, and group recreation. First Row: Janie Harwell, Gail Sorgec. Daphine Moore. Tommy Nell Goldston. Joyce Murray, Lula Mae Kite. Bonnie Jones. Annita Shreve, Wanda Fallin, Dorothy Goree. Second Row: Jackie Camp. Billye Bryant. Mary Morin Joyce Hamilton, Shirley Freeman. Gloria Berry. Patsy Massey, Betty Myers. Anita Shaw. Gay Hearn. Myra Peeks, Stephanie Whitkus, Janet Helricgal, Mildred Glover. Barbara Burks. Third Row: Mildred Dalton. Della Smith, Marvis Chamberlain. Linda Price. Gayle Gray, Betty Penix. Yvonne Woods, Katherine Yoes. Mary Hughey, Connie Campbell. Janice Halsell. Yvonne Ivie, Deanna Dyer. Janet Dickson. Johnnie Reynolds, W'ynell Knight, Jimmylene Dozier, Paula Brock, La Verne Chesnut. Barbara Ray. Darlene Hicks. Patsy Lee.Fourth Row: Lonnita Shreve. Verna Snow, Bobbie Cranford. Louise Baker. Glenda Garrett. Betty Holland. Carol Allen, Pat Morris. Myra Beadle, Sandra Cato. Sandra McCanless. Paula Watson. Vada Railsback. Karen Creed, Marleta Darnall. Fifth Row: Mary Mask. Mary Graham, Julia Morris. Kay Kelrn. Joyce Ramsey, John Mallory, Edith Merritt. Marcheta Gary, Mary Frances Ford. Bettie Barnard, Walter Foley. James Bussey. Irene Visentine, Mari- lyn Grantham. Sixth Row: Barbara Wells. Ida Glover. Doris Chambless. Rose Bromley. Judy Place. Josephine Glover. Jessie Wyatt, Mary Dill. Joan W illiams, Carol Booth. Von Young, Elfrieda Blocker, Doris Bevers. F. H. A RITA PRATT President CLAUDETTE CLIFTON Vice-President NELDA DAUGHERTY KAY SMITH Secretary Corresponding Secretary DOT McAFEE Scrapbook Keeper Now a new Chapter of the Pan-American Student Forum of Texas, “Los Vecinos,” has almost doubled its membership to thirty-eight. Several members at- tended the Annual PASF Convention in Austin where they entered various contests. Among the year’s activities were an annual field trip to Fort Worth, the keeping of a scrapbook, a party for the town’s Mexican children, a Spanish supper prepared by the members themselves, a collection of Pan-American literature for the library, correspondence with students in Mexico, and a celebration of Pan- American Day with an assembly program and exhibit. C hirst Row: Linda Norwood. Nonna Borthwick. Janice Marlin, Claudette Clifton, Frana Moseley, Charlene Like, Kay Smith. Second Row: Dorothy Abernathy, Gaylia Glidewell, Leatrice Davis, Sylvia Saladrigas, Sue Norman, Billie Sudberry. Dell Turner. Anne Norman. Linda N’evius, Nancy PCook. Virginia Draeger. Third Row: Annette Burns. Rita Pratt, Madeline Whatley. Doug Ammon, John Curtis. Kenny Hoffman. Jane Wyatt. Dot McAfee, John Irsfeld. Glenna Goree. Stuart Herring- ton. Dora Martinez. Peggy Harrington, Mary Ann Draeger, Mrs. Puryear, Nclda Daugherty. A N I S H C L U B SANDRA Mi ( LOUD President MARY ANN KAY MASSENGALE ST. CLAIR Vice-President Secretary TOMMY LAM EDA CARPENTER HOLLY Treasurer Reporter JANNA CHANDLER Historian The students who form the Junior Classical League, along with their sponsor, Miss Wallace, believe that no student is well educated without a knowledge of Latin; therefore, their chief aim is to promote more interest in Latin. Although the club was organized late in the term, various activities were enjoyed throughout the remain- der of the year. For their field trip the club attended Julius Caesar. First Row: Lou Ann Gilbert. Yvonne I vie. Ruth Thorogood, Mary Ann Massengale. Jackie Fuquay. I Second Row: Jane Jordan. Darlene Baker. Kay St. Clair. Pat Van Winkle. Sandra McCloud. Mary J Frances Ford. Third Row: Paul Smith. Janie Fitzgerald, Dorothy Moreland. Tommy Carpenter. Lameda Holly. Nancie Cole. Fourth Row: David Bailey. Rose Van Winkle. Stephanie Whitkus. Jacquelyn Martin, Virginia W'halen, Miss Wallace. 1 ( 'JAMESLEE MOORE President MARY ANN HARVEY Vice-President GERALDINE COWLEY Secretary NOEL CARTER Treasurer GENE ANSLEY Reporter The Mathematics Club of Mineral Wells High School was organized in 1952. The club made a number of models to be used in the teaching of math principles so that they may interest more students, therefore, furthering the study of mathematics. M First Row: Gene Ansley, Macksyne Fowler, Mary Ann Harvey. Geraldine Cowley, Dorothy Aber- nathy. Clyde Campbell, Joe Gandee. Second Row: Mrs. Curtis. Noel Carter. Lowell Yoes. James Sanford. Edwin Henry. Don Moore. Herman Kincaid, Byron Frater. Third Row: Bruce Harvey, Jim- my McGregor. Jameslee Moore. Eugene Anastas, Bill Samuclson. A T H C L U B BILI.IF SIDBERRY DWAIN HEARN pf ridrnt Vice-President -Aim. dc A Cot, 7y - __n JIM PURCELL Secretary MARY PENN MIKE HENDERSON Treasurer Reporter A good library is the foundation for a good educa- tion. The Huh Club exists for the dual purpose of keeping the library running smoothly and assisting students in its proper use. For the second time the club has the distinction of having a district officer, Mike Henderson, who is Dis- trict Parliamentarian. hirst Row: Geraldine Moore. Geraldine Cowley, Leatrice Davis. Nelda Daugherty. Peggy Blue, Mary Penn. Dot Mc Afee. Gaynell Smith, Ruth Thorogood. Second Row: Faye Hill, Billie Shewmake, Stephanie Whitkus. Gail Sorgee. Geraldine Bernard, Mildred Glover. Don Evans. Raymond Brewton, Jim Purrell. Mike Henderson. Third Row: Miss Tackitt, Bobby Baker. Janet Dickson, Paula Watson, Janna Chandler. Shirley Me Kinish. Charles Smith. Herman Kincaid. Jameslec Moore. Neil Haney. Venita Greve. Dora Martinez, Billie Sudberry, Charlie Bond. H U B C L U B ' LINDA THOMAS NANCY FLOWERS JEAN HICKEY President Vice-President Secretary PATSY HALFORD GEORG IE EL BANKS JAMES BROOKS Treasurer Reporter Sgt.-at-Arms This club is composed of students who are taking commercial subjects. The club keeps informed on mat- ters pertaining to business, as each monthly program is based on business problems, both social and technical. Each spring the club takes a field trip to Fort Worth. Allegra Nellermoe. Dorothy Bevers, Sonya Cooper, Barbara Stephens. Sandra Whatley, Georgia Eubanks. Linda Thomas. Miss Payne. Don Amason, Nancy Flowers, Merla Clark. Sandra Shands. Joyce Jenkins, Juanell Beadle. Margaret Crumby. Rhonda Powell. Darlene Brooks. Joyce Warren, O Patsy Halford. Wanda Modrall. Vernon Bielss. James Brooks, Bettye Brooks, James Holland, Robert Reasoner. Jean Hickey, Jim Purcell. Yenita Greve. Mrs. Shipp. M M E R C I A L C L U B f _____i CHARLES WHETSTONE PATSY SOUTHERN BILLIE SHEWMAKE President Vice-President Secretary LINDA FOX Treasurer The Distributive Education Club is a local club af- filiated with both state and national club organizations. One of the main objectives of the D. E. Club is to create in D. E. students an understanding and an ap- preciation of the importance of distribution in the eco- nomic life in our country. hirst How; Dora Martinez. Lottie Glover. Barbara Majors. Linda Fox. Rose Shires. Jane Holland, Faye Hill, Billie Shewmake. Frieda Holland. Patsy Southern. Second How: Thomas Devrow. Art Shires. Nathan Evans, George White, Curtis Teichman. Charles Whetstone. Ken Edmiston, Delmer Youngblood. Elmer Youngblood. David Tolbert. Mr. Sims. 1). E. C L U B A'� ISWV iiK JAN GAMBRELL President JIMMY BAILEY Vice-President - c MIKE HENDERSON Secretary MARILYN GRANTHAM Treasurer ROBERT Ml'RRAY Reporter The purpose of the Natural History Club is to gain further interest in and knowledge of science. Various scientific subjects are studied; reports and pictures are given to create a more complete under- standing. I bis year’s project was the study of polio. Each club member studied and did research work on some phase of polio, of which a report was kept. r-CUMtl ClUSi OFMtllCA First Row: Mack Brown. Marilyn Grantham, Mary Frances Ford, Irene Visentine. Jo Vetta Rogers. Gaynell Smith, Evelyn Brewton. Lynette Lorenz, Mary Morin. Charles Smith. Second Row: Reuben Smith. Vada Perkins. Gloria Jones. Jacquelyn Martin. Jan Gambrell. Gene Sanders. Jerry Clay, Charles Nicks. John Grantham, Mr. Domm. Third Ron : Robert Lundav, Eldred Pruitt. Floyd Reas- oned Charlie Bond. Mike Henderson. Howard Holly. Ronald Hendrick. Fourth Row: Pat Sanders. James Bailey. Norman Hendry, Robert Murray, James Brooks 8 .— EVELYN BREWTON Prendent o •'' N JU LYXXETTE LORENZ Vice-President KATHERINE WOFFORD Secretary SHIRLEY MIXON T reasurer The Future Nurses Club was organized this year under the leadership of Mrs. Christina Bounds. Its purpose is to help girls who are planning to become nurses to better understand the field of nursing. A trip was taken to the VVolters Air Force Base Infirmary and Nazareth Hospital early in the year. The group participated in the celebration of National Nurses’ Week. lint Row NY Id a Daugherty. Joyce Jenkins, Anita Jo Shaw. Glenda Shadle, Georgia Eubanks, Pam Wright. Venita Greve. Jane Holland. Betty Myers. Second Row: Shirley Mixon. Katherine Wofford. Barbara (lozart, Doris Bevers. Patsy Jenkins, Mildred McDonald. Lula Mae Kite. Johnnie Reynolds. Lynnettr Lorenz. Jimmylene Dozier. Evelyn Brewton. Mrs. Bounds. Third How: Linda Garrett, Bar- bara Harve . Carol N ickers, Mary Alice Lock. Daphine Moore, Geraldine Bernard, Shirley Free- man, Joyce Hamilton. Mildred Glover. Myra Picks. I U T U R E N U R S E S c L LI B FLOYD REASONER President JIMMY KEN ELDRED MeG R EGOR IIOFF M AN PR U ITT Vice-President Secretary Treasurer DYVAIN JONES Reporter JERRY VON HAROLD EICHLER YOUNG MARTIN Parliamentarian Sgt.-at-Arms Sgt-at-Arms The purpose of this group is to study and develop hobbies. Each member may bring his hobby or hobbies to show and explain to the group. In this way hobbies are improved and new ones are developed in the Hobby Club. A yearly show is held when every member brings his hobby for display. H First Row: Billy Raffaele. Robert Lunday. Billy Foreman. Jimmy Bussey. Bill Samuelson. David Wil- burn. D. K. Walker, Floyd Reasoner. Eldred Pruitt. Jimmy McGregor. Second Row: Don Allen, Mike Kin . Jerrv Weldon. Charles Nicks, Gene Ansley, Jerry Reaves. Ernest Nelson. John Hurst. Bobby O Baker. Harold Martin. Jerry Eichler, Eugene Anastas. Ken Hoffman. 'Third Row: Jerr Clay, J. YY. Pemberton. Ted Onstead, John Flood. Howard Holly. Ronald Hendrick. Fred Scott. Norman Hendry. i Mr. Domm. Fourth Row: Cecil Withers. Dwain Jones, Jack Hogg, Charles Garland. Doug Ammon, ® Don Amason. Von Young. John Mallory, James Brooks, Jimmy Ranspot. B Y C L U B I.l OYD MOSS BYRON PRATER CLYDE CAMPBELL DWAIN JONES JACK WAMPLER JERRY SHAW Pt f udent Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sgt.-at-Arms Reporter The Airplane Club was organized for high school students interested in aviation. The primary purpose of the club is to create a greater interest in aviation by constructing and flying model engine planes. First Row: Mar Holt. David Grable. Charles Davis. Mike Holt. Mr. Hinton. Clyde Woods, Brooks Fowler. Walter Foley. Jerry Shaw. Second Row: Charles Lee, Charles Garland, Jack Wampler. Don A mason. Lloyd Moss. Fed Onstead. John Grantham. Third Row: Clyde Campbell. James Hallmark, y Byron Prater. Charles Pratt. Dwain Jones. Jerry Eirhler. Eugene Anastas. Jerry Guinn. X GENE SANDERS JIMMY BUSSEY JACQUELYN MARTIN GERALDINE MOORE LLOYD MOSS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter This year’s chorus made its debut with the com- munity Christmas program. It appeared at the high school Queen’s Coronation Ceremony in one of the most impressive programs of the year, for in keeping with the spirit of our school, this organization is always ready to answer the community’s every call. c H o R U s First Row: Dora Martinez. Barbara Harvey, Sandra McCanless, Jacquelyn Martin. Lameda Holly. Jimmylene Dozier. Glenda Garrett, Sharia Martin. Linda Garrett. Second Rou : Charlie Bond. Bobby Baker. Judy Woodson. Betty June Huffman. Sue Norman. Mr. Miller, Madeline Whatley. Vada Perkins. Georgia Eubanks. Jimmy Bussey, Bill Samuelson. Third Row: Raymond Brewton, Lloyd Moss. Harold Martin. Herman Kincaid. Carl Knight. James Brooks. Billy Glidewell, Doug Ammon, Gene Sanders. Harlan Herring. DOROTHY ABERNATHY Editor DOROTHY ABERNATHY, Editor JUDY WOODSON, Business Manager MISS WALLACE, Sponsor DOT McAFEE, Asst. Class Editor GEORGIA EUBANKS, Typist BILL SAMUELSON. Asst. Class Editor BILLIE SUDBERRY. Class Eidtor SANDRA SHANDS. Asst. Feature Editor LINDA NORWOOD. Feature Editor HERMAN KINCAID. Sports JON IRSFELD. Sports MRS. SABOL, Sponsor JAN GAMBRELL, Advertising ANN NORMAN, Advertising and CHEER M 0 U N 1 A BETSY CLIFFORD Sponsor LINDA NEVIUS. Treasurer BETTY MYERS, President ALLEGRA NELLERMOE, Vice-President PATSY LEE. Secretary JANET DICKSON. Historian First Row: McCanless. I vie. Cook. Grantham, Garrett. Baker. Chandler. Cooper, Brewton, Loren . J. Martin. Warren. Lee, Myers, Powell. Second Row: Masscngale. Thorogood. Like. Morin. Brand, Hughes, Brooks. Goldston. Eubanks, Garrison, Reynolds. Jones, Cranford, Penn. Daugherty. Third Row: McCloud. Fuquay, S. Martin. Shands, Glidewcll, Cato. Greve. Ford. G. Smith. D. Smith, Chesnut. Hicks. Fitzgerald, Jordon. Murray. Fourth Row: Crumby. Dickson. Beadle, Clark. Morris. Beadle, Price. Watson, Penix. J. Martin, Chamberlain. Stephens. Yisentine, Barnard, Nellermoe. Fifth Row: Turner. Clary, Gary, Whatley, Yoes, Mahan, Gray. Rogers. Hill. Moreland. Knight, Wyatt, Gilbert. Clifton. The Pep Squad is an organization de- sii ned to create a better school spirit and to present colorful halftime performances at the football games. Judy Woodson Herman Kincaid This group and the cheer leaders, under the direction of Miss Betsy Clifford, have worked hard for three consecutive years to present entertainment that they thought would make the games more enjoyable to the public. The Pep Squad deserves credit for their loyal and sincere contributions toward a better school spirit, and much credit also goes to the spirited six who backed them and kept the spirit strong. Nancy Flowers Kay St. Clair Anne Norman Mike Henderson D . MIKE ANNE NANCY KAY JUDY HERMAN HENDERSON NORMAN FLOWERS ST. CLAIR WOODSON KINCAID Linda Norwood Madeline Whatley Reuben Smith Annette Burns Rita Pratt MAJORE It has been an active year for the Min- eral Wells High School Hand. Besides arousing and strengthening school spirit by its attendance at all football games and pep-rallies, the band entered the Inter- scholastic League Contest in Abilene where it got a second rating. It also participated in other activities at Austin, North Texas, Lake Worth, and Jacksboro. The band is one of the most important organizations of the school and deserves much credit for its outstanding work. EUBEN RITA MADELINE ANNETTE LINDA SUE DARLENE MARJORIE SMITH PRATT WHATLEY BERN'S NORWOOD NORMAN BROOKS CRANFORD I I E S n DWIGHT MILLER RAYMOND BREWTON. Reporter Sponsor EUGENE ANASTAS. Treasurer DARLENE BROOKS Secretary REUBEN SMITH. Vice-President MACKSYNE FOWLER, President Pint Ron Lloyd Moss. Johnny Murphy. Joyce Ramsey, Shirley Mixon, David Shuford, Stephanie Elliott. Ted Wooldridge. Pat Sanders. Don Evans. Second Row: Leatrice Davis, Katherine Wofford, Bobbye Shadle. Linda Garrett. Carolyn Vickers, Charles Lee, Stuart Herrington. Cecil Withers. Third Row Barbara Harvey, Sue Garrett. Raymond Brewton, Eugene Anastas. Charles Smith. James Holland. Gene Ansley. Mary Alice Locke. James Hallmark. Pourth Row: Glenna Goree, Billy Bate- man. Byron Prater. Jan Rae Huddleston. Brooks Fowler. Mike Holt. James Hettinger, Charles Taylor. Fifth Row: Harlan Herring. Macksvne Fowler. Don Hines, James W'right. Clayton Glover. M ac Holt. Kenneth Kimbrough, Gene Sanders. Noel Carter. M () U N T A I N E E R B A N I) ft ft IN THE SPRING A YOUNG MANS turns to. “FEATURES Around S uE NORMAN BEAU CLAUDETTE CLIFTON PA TS V LEE B I l A U .X' N JACKIE FUQUAY TIES LINDA NORWOOD CARL KNIGHT CLASS A N N E N O R M A N JON I R S F E LD FAVORITES SANDRA McCLOUD BOBBY BURRIS CLASS FAVORI FRESHMEN T E S G A R Y G R E E N S A N I) R A McCANLESS � '0S« CHARLIE BOND LINDA NORWOOD Seniors S o p li o in ores EVELYN BREWTON FREDDY LONG HER MAJESTY QUEEN RITA of the HOUSE of PRATT CORONATION THE ROYAL COURT QUEEN RITA PRATT KING RICHARD GROVES Princess Nancy Cook Prince Gary Grf.f.n Princess Son ya Cooper Prince Frf.d Long Princess Claudette Clifton Prince John Simms Drcamtime Time out Practice for the future founds! the sounds! Watch that tempo! Who wants a hobo? Who spilled the “goo”? Making with the sunshine 'Reap what you seu ’ What goes here? Riot in cell block II! Ram on the rampage Can cards foretell the future? '■Meow!’’ “Shake. Rattle. Roll!” So here we are . . . SCHOOL IS VACATION o r W O R K ARMY STORE ik MEN’S WEAR 113 N.E. 1st Ave. Across West of Baker Hotel MILITARY AND CIVILIAN NEEDS RESORT ARMY STORE 302 N. Oak Across N. W. of Bus Station SPECIAL LINES IOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT WITH THE STATE NATIONAL BANK THE FRIENDLY BANK IN MINERAL WELLS MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Compliments of CINDERELLA AND THE PRINCE 113 N. Oak Phone 81 110 N.W. Third St. Mineral Wells, Texas Phone yo THERE’S A SPOT IN OUR HEART AND A SPOT ON THE DIAL FOR YOU Congratulations to the GRADUATES OF 1955 K 0 R C 1140 ON YOUR DIAL Your COMPLETE Food Store” BREWTON KINCAID MEAT MARKET QUALITY MEATS PIGGLY-WIGGLY Service With A Smile” Phone 666 201 S.E. First Ave. Phone 955 MASSENGALE APPLIANCE COMPANY HOFFMAN'S Truly A Friendly Store” HOME APPLIANCES COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION VALUE AIR CONDITIONING COURTESY 106 E. Hubbard Phone 829 MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS SERVICE MODERN CLEANERS Congratulations To the Class of '55 New When Thru from PICK UP AND DELIVER O. H. GRANTHAM P. 0. GRANTHAM INSURANCE AGENCY GEORGE W. SMITH 212 N.E. 1st Ave. Phone 222 109 S.W. 1st St. Phone 210 MURPHY GROCERY Compliments °f The Home Of Fine Foods” S S WASHATERIA Your Business Appreciated 515 N.W. 5th Ave. Phone 884 701 S.E. 6th Ave. Phone 156 Phone 300 207 S.E. 1st St. BEAIY ELECTRICAL COMPANY KELVINATOR APPLIANCES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING AND REPAIRING MINERAL WELLS FLOWER SHOP 900 West Hubbard Phone 529 Flou ers For All Occasions’’ PETE McCLESKEY'S HOTEL REXALL DRUG STORES For Pete’s Sake We Need Your Business” Hotel Drug No. 1 Crazy Hotel Bldg. Joe Lister, Mgr. Hotel Drug No. 2 Baker Hotel Bldg. Leon Todd, Mgr. MERCHANT'S FAST MOTOR LINE INC. CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO MINERAL WELLS SINCE 1921 216 S.E. 2nd Ave. Phone 580 Jake Halbert, Agt. Morgan O A alker INERAL Ol W ELLS, TEXAS SINCLAIR PRODUCTS 500 East Hubbard Phone 9579 Road Service SHORE PONTIAC INSURANCE STOKER PONTIAC CO. SALES AND SERVICE PHONE 2174 400 N. Oak Phone 85 Compliments of GRAND RITZ BRAZOS THEATERS Congratulations to THE CLASS OF '55 TEXAS VITRIFIED PIPE CO. Compliments ALPRODCO INC. MANUFACTURERS OF LIFE-TIME GATES AND T.V. ACCESSORIES Compliments °f TEXBORO CABINET CORP. BEST WISHES , I|| 3 .TfcA CITY NATIONAL BANK J eeney 6 Office ( uipmenl KING'S OFFICE MACHINES r a [ C SCHOOL SUPPLIES L A r t DALLAS, MINERAL WELLS 109 S. OAK 203 N.E. 1st Ave. Phone 66 JEWEL and D. P. KING COOK'S CHARM GROCERY MARKET BEAUTY SALON COMPLETE FOUNTAIN SERVICE AND SNACK BAR After You’ve Tried the Rest, Then Try the Best 1002 S.W. 5th Ave. Phone 715 105 N.E. First St. Phone 80 Compliments Compliments °f J. C. Penny Co. HAYES LUMBER CO. MINERAL WELLS PAINTS • WALLPAPER • LUMBER 105 E. Hubbard 309 S.E. 1st Ave. Phone 27 SINCE 1904 RAZ FORD POSTON NEW AND USED CARS DRY GOODS CO. BOUGHT AND SOLD SQUARE DEAL” The Store W'ith The Goods 107 N. Oak Phone 92 224 N.E. 1st Ave. Phone 190 Congratulations from WALKER NASH CO. NEW AND USED CARS SALES SERVICE 2707 N. Oak Phone 64 ctuCci 4 201 N. Oak Congratulations from (f3cirnett jeweler A QUALITY JEWELERS SINCE 1912 Phone 318 Compliments °f DAVIDSON HARDWARE CO. 102 S. Oak Phone 70 WELIS-SHAW MOTOR CO. Norman Scarborough DUKE AYRES INSURANCE AGENCY VARIETY STORE CRAZY HOTEL PAVILION One of Mineral Wells’ Phone 555 Oldest Institutions Minerals Wells, Texas THE SPECIALTY SHOP Compliments °f SAM BOYD J. J. WALKER Outfitters to Gentlewomen” GROCERY 209 N. Oak Phone 711 615 S.E. 6th Ave. Phone 650 ED LEE MOTOR CO. 510 East Hubbard Phone 1140-41 tflcx na i THERE IS A DIFFERENCE CLEANERS 'Pick Up and Deliver” PERRY BROTHERS Where Your Dime Has More Cents” RALPH RILEY Manager 'Flowers Say It Better Phone 382 BERTINE COX IDYS COX MARSDEN SHOE STORE BAKER HOTEL ANDRESS 8 ALIEN CLEANERS We Call For And Deliver' DEPENDABLE SERVICE 213 S. Oak Phone 45 SAM GARRETT GROCERY ' SMALL ENOUGH TO APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS —LARGE ENOUGH TO SUPPLY YOUR NEEDS 905 W. Hubbard Phone 96 GULF C. X. GUINN, Agent YOUNG MOTOR CO. Home of the Rocket” 316 East Hubbard Phone 848-308 Hamilton's DUNLOP TIRE STORE Phone 591 BARTLETT FURNITURE CO. WHERE QUALITY MEETS ECONOMY” 207 S.E. 1st Ave. Phone 369 MOULDER'S CLEANERS CLEANING, DYING AND ALTERATIONS We Pick Uf) ami Deliver 403 W. Hubbard Phone 53 BALL DRUG CO. LODAL'S Office School Supply TYPEWRITER REPAIRING Headquarters for Lucian LeLong Always Boosters For Ciro Perfume Minerals Wells Schools” Dorothy Gray Revlon DuBarry Alma and Bob Lodal, Owners Max Factor Coty Cosmetics 112 W. Hubbard Phone 144 Mjf Iml fm QUALITY DAIRY MCUMUtA PRODUCTS MILK - ICE CREAM - ICE Phone 444 DAVIS MOTOR CO. Congratulations to the STUDEBAKER Class of '55 CARS — TRUCKS 114 Hubbard Simms Lumber Co. Phone 227 Compliments of B U R S 0 N GROCERY CITY WIDE DELIVERY 804 E. Hubbard Phone 112 CRANFORD CLEANERS BEST SERVICE IN TOWN 316 S.W. 1st St. Phone 234 Compliments BAKER J. M. BELCHER SON BEAUTY SALON FURNITURE BILL COX Mineral Wells’ Oldest and Largest Furniture Hair Stylist Store Congratulations to the Class Oj ’55 LLOYD C . SMITH SINCLAIR REFINING CO. 405 S.W. 1st St. Phone 87 Murphy Murphy, Inc. TRANSIT CONCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION CO. P. O. BOX 283 PLANT PHONE 176 315 N.E. 9th AVE. HAPPY SCHOOL ' DAZE MOUNTAINEERS Compliments DR. MORRIS S. GREEN Hanna's Beauty Shop CHIROPRACTOR Phone 797 704 N. Oak Ave. Phone 1869 BROOKSHIRE FURNITURE STORE 116 S.E. First Ave. Phone 131 WOODS-McCARLEY DIAMONDS WATCHES CAMERAS Fast, Low Cost Film Finishing In Our Own Dark Rooms Expert Watch Repairs—Jewelers 105 N.E. 2nd St.—Between Post Office and Safeway AUTOGRAPHS'