Newton High School - Railroader Yearbook (Newton, KS)

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V... SENIOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL I-IISTORV OF TI-IE SENIOR CLASS ITI-l sincere regret we of the class of nineteen thirty-six conclude these three short years at Newton I-ligh School, years rich in happy associations and splendid achievement. We are justly proud of our past, for it has been a most outstanding one. Our entrance in nineteen thirty-three was accompanied by the usual confusion, embarrassment, and wonder. l-lowever, we did not remain long in this dazed state. Prominent names and faces began to arise from the struggling mass, and some of these we elected to guide us. Roy Merchant was chosen president, William Diman, vice- president, Clara Schwab, secretaryi and Barbara Emig, treasurer. At our First class dance we were given a Fine opportunity for making new acquaintances and renewing old friendships. It was a great alzlair. Late in January came our annual Prize-Speaking Contest, in which I-lelen Eyre and William Abrahams were declared the victors. The Neophyte play, starring Albert Thomas, concluded the year's social activities. Spring found us looking Forward with mingled gloom and joy, fearful of approaching exams but eager to become Juniors. Junior elections were held with the following results: Norman Whitney, president, William Daniels, vice-president, Clara Schwab, secretary, and Barbara Emig, treasurer. In this second year we accepted our heavier programs with philosophic cheerlulness and began at once to take a prominent part in school affairs. For the First time since its Founding, The Newtoniie had as its editor-in-chief, a Junior, John Tomb. Much ol the paper's statl also was composed of Juniors. Another of our classmates, George Kenngott, played the title role in the annual Drama Club production, Monsieur Beaucairef' Other Juniors were among the capable cast. On the Field and in the gym we were equally outstanding. In the realm of masculine sports the Junior Class was most creditably represented, and our feminine contingent wallced oil with the Girls' Gym Meet. Fifteen

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SENIQR CLASS OFFICERS First Vice-President Second Vice-President WILLIAM DIMAN PETER DONAVAN President ROV MERCHANT Secretary Treasurer CLARA SCHWAB NORMA SKELTON Fourteen

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Another Junior triumph was recorded in the outcome of the English Club's poetry contest. This Wondrous World, Eleanor Ainslie's poem on the beauties of nature, was awarded First place. The Feminine Follies, our social event par excellence, was enjoyed by members of all classes and its financial outcome proved most gratifying. This last year has undoubtedly been the best. Our class officers were Roy Merchant, president, William Diman, first vice-president, Peter Donavan, second vice-president, Clara Schwab, secretary, and Norma Skelton, treasurer. Norman Whitney was elected president of the Newton High School Associates, Peter Donavan, clerk, and Chester Newey, treasurer. Trelawney of the Wells, our Senior play, was presented in January with Maybeth Gibson, Marvin Perry, and George Kenngott in the leading roles. Thanks to the capable coaching of Miss Haworth and wholehearted effort of the entire cast, it proved a finished and delightful production. Our athletic teams this year made creditable showings in practically every department. Good sportsmanship and co-operative teamwork were always in evidence among the boys and girls alike. Llnquestionably, credit for the season's premier performance must go to the boys'.track team. Under the able tutelage of Coach Don Enoch and the brilliant leadership of Co-captains Wittens and Huling, the squad won every major meet and, in conse- quence, the State Championship. With such a record it is no wonder that ours is regarded as the outstanding school-boy track team of New England. ln literary fields our efforts were widespread and results extremely satisfactory. The Newtonite, with John Tomb as editor, again enjoyed a successful year and rendered great service in recording and announcing school events. The annual English Club Prize-Speaking Contest and accompanying play were well done and proved most enjoyable. Louette Glaser and Robert Nolan, a junior, emerged victorious in the former, while Betty Tobey and Marvin Perry shared honors in the latter. ln early March, the Drama Club, under the guidance of Miss Wetherbee, presented that engaging comedy, Merton of the Movies. George Jamison, as Merton, created a truly appealing character, remarkable in simple humor and pathetic sincerity. Clare Holman was an excellent lead. Senior Night, a most successful innovation this year, was the last of our dramatic triumphs, and the social season was most fittingly closed by the long-awaited Senior Prom. Our chapter of the National Honor Society has done splendid work throughout the entire three years. How- ever, the aims and ideals of this organization have been particularly close to us in the last two years, when a distinguished few of our classmates have composed its membership. No record of our achievements as a class can be complete without some expression of gratitude to our teach- ers, advisers, and principal. Aside from actual scholastic training, their guidance and helpfulness outside the classroom have been of inestimable value to us all. We-shall not soon forget it. In these past three years the Class of Nineteen Thirty-six has indeed made history. May we continue to do so in the years to come. Sixteen