E(lit or 8-in-chief: Paul Fitzgerald, Shirley Hill TRAIL’S ('OVER— Through these por- tals pass 900 education-stuffed students a year.’’ IHE STAFF Business Manager..........Gene Rainbolt Asst. Business Manager . . . . Sam Wilson Photographer..........Leigh Ortenburger Asst. Photographer .... Franklin Hunt Art Editor..................Jerry Lemon Senior Editor..........................Pat Luster Junior Editor..................George Cobb Feature Editor............George Bassett Feature Editor............CHARLOTTE Gibson Feature Editor..................Jimmy Lynn Feature Editor............Joanne Abbott Feature Editor.............Shirley Crisman Feature Editor............Marianne Isom Feature Editor............Maribeth Ford Sports Editors JACK LOCKETT, ERNIE SCHULTZ Sophomore Editor .... Barbara Fisher Junior High Editor .... Hoyl Lockett Sponsors..............Miss Lucile Searcy, Miss Bernice Venable Volume 52 1947 TRAIL CONTENTS DEDICATION...........................2 ADMINISTRATION.......................4 FACULTY ............................ 6 CLASSES Senior.......................14 Junior.......................26 Sophomore....................31 Junior High School...........36 HONORS Queens.......................42 Miscellaneous Honors and Awards...................46 Who’s Who....................48 SPORTS Football.....................50 Basketball...................54 Minor Sports.................56 ACTIVITIES Trail........................58 Tiger........................60 Veterans.....................61 Band.........................62 Glee Club....................66 Gingersnaps..................68 F. F. A......................72 F. H. A......................74 Homecoming...................75 Teen Town....................76 Dramatics ...................77 “AS WE LOOK BACK”...................78 PICTURES Picture of the Year..........79 Fall.........................80 Winter.......................82 Spring.......................84 Snapshots....................86 ADVERTISING Letters to the Editors .... 90 DEDICATION TO LIFE IN OUR AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS To that -undefinable yet unmistakable spirit in the halls and on the campuses of all our schools —vivid, moving, and vocal when they are filled with students, waiting and reminiscent on Satur- days and holidays; to the memory of this active pageant in the past and to the expectation of its colorful and constructive future—to American high school life we dedicate this book. [2] THE BOARD OF EDUCATION seated around the table, left to right, are Mr. D. K. Boyd, president: Mrs. S. B. Spradlin, clerk: Mr. E. F. McComb: Mr. J. A. Staedelln; Mr. Neil R. Johnson: and Mr. L. C. Lindsay, vice-president. ADMINISTRATION by JIMMY LYNN The Board of Education of this past year has had representatives from many different businesses of Norman. Mr. D. K. Boyd, who is president of the board, is a meat dealer in one of Norman’s grocery stores. His board members are: Mr. L. C. Lindsay, owner of a local laundry: Mr. Neil R. Johnson, a rancher: Mr. J. A. Staedelln. Superintendent of Utilities at Oklahoma State Hospital; and Mr. E. F. McComb. partner and manager of a local cleaners. The board decides the poli- cies and rules of the school system. Mrs. S. B. Spradlin is secretary to the fcoard. She serves as clerk to the board and cashier of the school funds. She has been here at Norman High as clerk to the board for the last eleven years and has become indispensable to our school. Mr. J. Don Garrison. Superintendent of Schools, started his career in the Norman school system in 1924 as principal of McKin- ley Ward School. Between 1924 and 1940 he was principal of Junior High School and then became superintendent of Norman Schools. But when World War II came. Mr. Garrison, having served in World War I, and being a member of the National Guard, was mobilized with the 45th Division in Septem- ber of 1940. In 1942 he went overseas with the G-3 of the European Theater of Oper- ations. Mr. Garrison returned to the United States in 1943 to teach Military Tactics at the University of Oklahoma. In September of 1945 he became the executive recruiting officer for Oklahoma. At the time of his discharge he held the rank of Colonel in the infantry. When he re-entered civilian life, his position as superintendent was wait- ing for him. SUPERINTENDENT J. DON GARRISON is welcomed back from the army to his pre-war work. [4] We were certainly glad to see the return of a very capable superintendent who has at heart the Interests of the schools of Nor- man. This school year of 1946-47 ends the third year of Mr. Lance Ewbank's principalship at Norman High. When he first arrived, mast of the present seniors were just entering their sophomore year. Having dealt with high school students previously, he knew what a task he would have; but he was even then not fully acquainted with the Norman High technique in various misdemeanors: cutting, tardiness, running in the hall, and all the other things which irritate princi- pals. Mr. Lance Ewbank caught on very quickly and made all the students fear being caught at any of these tricks. Mr. Ewbank takes pride in the work of being principal of one of the best schools in Oklahoma. He takes an interest in all the students and helps them through their trials of school life. Ranking Mr. Ewbank by only one year of service. Mrs. Pierre Delattre, known to all as Mrs. D. is the registrar. Mrs. D. is the assistant in Mr. Ewbank's office and takes over the operation of the school when he is gone. By now she has even gotten used to quizzing the sophomores as she signs their tardy admission-slips. Mrs. D. is that woman at Norman High School who practic- ally keeps two typewriters going at the same time, especially when exam time rolls around, and all the tests need to be stenciled. All in all. wc students think that our ad- ministrators are grand, and we believe it is people like them who make seniors regretful about leaving NHS. PRINCIPAL LANCE EWBANK finishes his third year at Norman High. «i [5] MRS. S. B. SPRADLIN, clerk, is constantly in con- tact with many of the student body. MRS. PIERRE DELATTRE. who always lias a smile for every student of Norman High, is our registrar. MRS. V. E. BROWN, who is chairman of the junior class sponsors, teaches first and second year Spanish and English II. Thorough, patient, and ef- ficient in her teaching methods, she has an understanding attitude toward her students. Mrs. Brown was largely responsible for helping the junior class rause funds for the junior-senior party. A tireless worker, she deserves much credit for her consistent efforts. MRS. MARY CAMPBELL, who teaches world history, is a sophomore class sponsor. Though she has been on the faculty only a few years, she has gained the admiration of her students. This is her last year in Norman, for she plans to move to Washington at the end of the school term. Norman High students will lose an excellent teacher when she leaves. MRS. DOLLY CONN ALLY, the teacher of vocal music and theory, is a senior class sponsor. She has presented the spring concert and directed the music for the Nativity tableau. Mrs. Con- nally has also presented her students at the annual Stillwater winter festi- val. Norman’s city-wide spring festi- val, Southwestern Music Educators’ Conference at Tulsa, and the Tri-State Festival at Enid. To her students, music is not music without their di- rector. MISS GLORY ANN CRISP will be remembered by us students for her founding of the Latin club. Servi La- tini ( Latin Slaves ), during her first year in Norman High. Being quite versatile, she teaches both Spanish I and Latin. Though the Spanish stu- dents and Latin students argue that their respective languages are the only admirable ones, Miss Crisp manages to teach both without being prejudiced either way. MRS. NELLIE CIIILDS teaches Eng- lish II and speech. She has been on the faculty since 1943. She serves as sponsor of the senior class and the Na- tional Honor Society, and also directs our school plays. Mrs. Childs has played a large part in presenting our Christmas tableau for the past two years with great success. In her speech department she has developed the tal- ents of her students to the utmost. MR. ARLO “SKIVEY DAVIS. Ath- letic Director of Norman city schools, teaches geography and sponsors the senior class, besides trying to keep sec- ond and third-hour study halLs quiet (a career in itself) and coaching the B basketball squad. He lent a hand in coaching football, serving as backfield coach. Recognized as the Dean of Oklahoma High School Coaches, he has produced many championship teams in basketball and football in his career. [6] MRS. ALICE FLEMING, a new faculty member, was our little Peter Pan painter of the school last year. In the basement of the Old Building one could find her dabbling in paints sur- rounded by her students. When art work was to be done, she was always there. Mrs. Fleming supervised the art of the Nativity tableau at Christ- mas time. The nngel panels were espe- cially effective. MR. HARLEY DOC” LAFEVERS. our football and basketball coach, also teaches government and sponsors the senior class. This was his second year at Norman High and first year as head coach. Tall and athletic in his car- riage, when he mingles with the stu- dent body, he is barely distinguishable from “his boys. With an exceedingly pleasing personality, he has done much toward interesting the townspeople in Norman High athletics and encourag- ing their support. [7] MR. FRANK FOREMAN for many years has been the students’ apple of the eye. This former athlete is a senior sponsor and a teacher of voca- tional agriculture. With thanks to their excellent sponsor, the F.F.A. chapter has attained not only state fame but national fame also. The national F.F.A. plaque now shines forth from Norman High’s trophy case. MRS. RACIIEAL KEELEY, our lady of the library, has finished her first year in NHS. Besides taking care of all the library, she has been one of the junior class sponsors. One can imag- ine the task of being librarian to high school students who forever lose books. Also a task is keeping a noisy high school study hall. But these tasks she has well done. J r MRS. CHARLES PALMER LANDT teaches American history and geog- raphy and is a senior class sponsor. They couldn't have picked a better American history teacher, because she is intensely interested in her work; and this interest is in turn reflected by her students. A good American in the highest sense of the word, she is a true exponent of democracy. She is a very agreeable and co-operative person with whom to work. MRS. EVAN L. MARTI teaches Eng- lish III. which keeps her pretty busy. Five classes of unusually lively juniors were enough to keep anyone on his toes, and Mrs. Marti will tell you they did just that. She immediately won their respect by proving she could see the lighter side. too. Oh, yes. her junior students last year didn’t for- get her. either—she was chosen a sen- ior sponsor. MRS. H. V. MCDERMOTT, affection- ately called Mac” teaches indus- trial arts (shop to you and for the last two years has been the only woman member of the Advisory Board of Industrial Arts of Oklahoma. She deserves much credit for her work as sponsor of the Glngersnaps for the past four years, and especially can she take a bow for this year's lovely homecoming. MRS. INEZ ROLETTE teaches voca- tional home economics. She sponsors the Future Homemakers of America chapter and the sophomores. A dimin- utive woman, she has a refreshing sense of humor. Mrs. Rolette is rather proud of her itinerant schooling, and rightly so. She has attended Califor- nia University. Colorado University, Colorado A. and M., Oklahoma Univer- sity, Oklahoma A. and M., and North- western State Teachers College. Rather remarkable, we think! MR. FORI) MICHAEL, Slim to his students, teaches physics, solid and plane geometry, general science, and Algebra III. A junior sponsor, he has done much to promote audio-visual education in high school. Usually found puttering around in his little back room,” he was unofficially pro- claimed our fix-it man. He willingly took charge of setting up stage equip- ment for our various performances, for which we were all grateful. MISS LUCILE SEARCY, the teacher of English IV, English II, and gram- mar. was always ready, willing, and able to accept all the students’ daily wisecracks. Being a clever-speaking woman, she held her class in awe. She was a sponsor for both the TRAIL and the TIGER. No one could guess that this has been her first year in Norman High, could he? MR. BILL ROBINSON, a Junior class sponsor, is the teacher of instrumental music in our school. To us students he is the director of our band. Under his leadership the band has gained many honors and has presented en- joyable concerts. Mr. Robinson has taken the band to a Tri-State Festival and to two out-of-town football games. The band indeed has due right to honor its director. MISS JEAN SUGDEN is a teacher of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and almost any type of mathematics. She is one of the sophomore sponsors. Al- ways willing to tackle any mathemat- ical problem, she forever uses her slide-rule. This slide-rule is really something special. It was formerly the property of a Naval cadet, who in- scribed Cuddles and Puddles” on it. And thus it is called. [8.1 MR. GORDON SHELTON teaches biology and chemistry and sponsors the senior class. Surrounded by stuf- fed birds f No, we don’t mean his stu- dents), his laboratory has been the scene of many odoriferous atrocities; in fact, after several episodes of exper- iments we came to the conclusion that his motto was. Blow 'em up or smoke ’em out!” MISS ADDIE BELL TINSLEY teaches Typing II. business English, commer- cial law. and bookkeeping, a course that has just been added since Miss Tinsley joined the faculty. She is one of the sophomore sponsors and serves as chairman of that group. The soph- omore sponsors will testify that she didn't wait for class members to bring in dues, but went out and got them. «Note: Sophomore dues were paid up early!) MISS BERNICE VENABLE, who last year managed the junior-senior ban- quet so well, has this year joined the TRAIL staff in the capacity of busi- ness sponsor. To have been in one of Miss Venable’s algebra, trigonometry, or geometry classes was indeed a pleas- ure. For she always made a student feel at ease in her classes. Not only has Miss Venable a mathematical miriJ, but she is also musically inclined. MRS. J. B. WILLIAMS, a junior spon- sor. teaches shorthand. Typing I, and consumer economics. Passing by her room, you'll hear her students typing • in rhythm to the Blue Danube. or some such melody. What will they think of next to make school work more pleasant? Mrs. Williams' short- hand class is very exclusive, consisting only of girls. These girls intend to make secretarial work their career. MRS. M. O. WILSON is also a new ad- dition to our faculty. She teaches Eng- lish II and world history. We hope she has appreciated Norman High as much as we have appreciated her. She proved to be accepted by her class when an enrollment blank was turned in with the name Kilroy on it. Her attitude to the joke overwhelmed her students so much that they still recol- lect the event. [9] IN MRS. DOLLY CONNALLY’S SECOND-HOUR mixed chorus class the students are taught har- mony. rhythm, and theory. They are rehearsing for the all-school spring music festival to be held May 15. The choral division of this festival will be under Mrs. Connally’s supervision. THE HIGH SCHOOL ARITHMETIC CLASS of Miss Jean Sugden is studying areas and volumes. This course covers the practical applications of arithmetic and provides a comprehensive review of general mathematics. As the attitude of the stu- dents in this picture shows, this course requires much concentration. THE STUDENTS IN WORLD HISTORY class, ably instructed by Mrs. Claude Campbell, are studying the Senior Scholastic, a weekly magazine which keeps abreast of the current events of the day. This is a supplement to their daily lessons. CONVERSATION IN THE SPANISH language is practiced by Mrs. V. E. Brown’s second year Span- ish students. They enjoy speaking Spanish, and often do so outside of class. Besides learning just the language, the students also study the laws and customs of the Spanish people. [10J MRS. NELLIE CHILDS is dictating notes to her .speech class. The various activities in which the speech students participate are debates, orations, pantomimes, one-act plays, and impersonations. This course teaches the pupils correct public-speak- ing. THE SECOND-HOUR GEOMETRY CLASS, in- structed by Miss Bernice Venable, are working in their notebooks that supplement their geometry text, in an atmosphere thick with angles, triangles, and trapezoids, circles, squares, and rectangles. Miss Venable teaches two hours of geometry each day. STUDY HALL in the library is under the supervision of Mr. Arlo “Skivey Davis. Around the walls of this room are the covers of new books which the library possesses. Mrs. Radical Keeley, the librarian, assists Mr. Davis in controlling the obstreperous students. The library provides handy reference for pupils in se- curing information for reports. There are magazines and newspapers available for spare-time reading. Brains simmer and homework takes shape in this room heavy with the atmosphere of studying and sup- pressed talking and giggling. [u] THE PHYSICS STUDENTS in Mr. Ford Michael’s fourth hour class are engaged In one of their many experiments. The physics room is equipped for experimenting in electricity, gas pressure, heat, mechanics, light, sound, and work. THE CHEMISTRY CLASS, under the supervision of Mr. Gordon Shelton, is preparing nitrous oxide to study its physical and chemical properties. The students are learning to analyze unknown substances by testing with various reagents. NliS CLASSES They Make the Wheels Go ’Round The boys and gtrls In Norman High School's classes, the seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and eighth graders, are as interesting as they are plentiful. Jack Brixey, who is en- [13] grossed in the chemistry experiment in the above picture, is typical of tlie seniors who placed high in scholastic honors and showed their capability on the athletic field. The Juniors, not to be outdone by their older brothers and sisters, showed their prowess in grade-making by plac- ing a goodly number of their class on the National Honor Society and the school’s many athletic teams. The sophomores, bless them, without whose enthusiasm the school would, indeed, be a dreary place in which to learn, pulled through a spectacular year in everything with which they were concerned. The freshmen and eighth graders had many fingers in the scholastic pie, participated in every activity open to them, and, like the rest, did very well at it. i SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS are. left to right. Reece McGee, president: Milton Smith, vice-president: Maribeth Ford, secretary-treasurer; and Shirley Hill, reporter. SENIOR CLOSE-UPS by PAT LUSTER For one hundred forty-seven students of Nor- man High School this year. 1946-47. has been a memorable one—their senior year. It has been full of the traditional thrills known only to that exciting and too-short phase of high school life, that year when senior rings are flashed, senior cards are exchanged, and. finally, when graduation day rolls around and high school days are over. It has been gay and giddy, and it has also been laborious, this business of being a senior. Exams have seemed more important, somehow, with the realization that failure to pass them could post- pone graduation another year; and those college entrance exams that a great majority of the class took seemed a far cry from the six weeks tests which used to perturb so many of us in sophomore English! The lighter moments, though, are those that will linger the longest in most memories—the thrill of enrolling as a senior, the football games and victory dances at Teen Town afterwards, that Jan- uary day when the senior rings arrived and cheered an otherwise gray day (semester grades were distributed that day , the fun and excite- ment cf promoting our senior candidate for TRAIL Queen, the senior play, and last, but far from least, the junior-senior shin-dig. What merry remi- niscing the seniors of 47 will do as grandmas and ‘pas in '97! Each event leaves its vivid memories of certain individuals. Four outstanding seniors were elected to hold class offices. Reece McGee was elected president; Milton Smith, vice-president; Maribeth Ford, secretary-treasurer; and Shirley Hill, re- porter. Sponsors chosen were Mr. Gordon Shelton, chairman. Mrs. E. L. Marti. Mrs. Dolly Connally, Mrs. Nellie Childs. Mrs. Georgetta Landt. Mr. F ank Foreman, Mr. Arlo “Skivey Davis, and Mr. Harley Doc LaFevers. When honors were bestowed in NHS, the sen- iors received a full share. Maribeth Ford was selected by the students and faculty to receive the D A.R. Award, an honor given on the basis of lead- ership. scholarship, and patriotism. Pat Luster was elected football queen and was crowned by James Biadshaw and Milton Smith, co-captains. TIIE SENIOR FLOAT, one of the cleverest in the Homecoming parade, is manned by Anne Taylor and Joanne Starzer. ANCIENT-AUTOMOBILE ENTHUSIASTS pic tured below are Phil Albertson, Raymond Col lins. Wilmer Wagner. Bob Carder, Leigh Orten- burger, and Jack Brixey. at half-time of the Homecoming football game. The five Junior Rotarians, selected by the fac- ulty. were Milton Smith, Pierre Delattre, Leigh Or- tenburger, Reece McGee, and Paul Fitzgerald. Scholastic honors were awarded to sixteen sen- iors who qualified for membership in the National Honor Society. Listed among the intelligentsia were Nadine Baughman. Marilyn Jo Beck. Bobbie DeArman. Paul Fitzgerald, Maribeth Ford. Shirley Hill. Nadine Kidd, Geneva Larson, Anita Linn. Pat Luster. Janet Morris, Anne Oakes, Leigh Orten- burger, Irma Jean O'Neal, Juanita Panncll. and Ernie Schultz. The football lettermen got their Jackets in Feb- ruary, and even the hottest days of the following months would find eleven proud seniors wearing the Jackets which testified to their athletic prow- ess. Those senior boys who fought for the glory of NHS on the gridiron were Mack Murray. Reece McGee. Mack Sherman. Herschel Dye. Milton Smith. James Bradshaw. Steve DuBoise. Jack Greenway, Bill Tadlock. Don Bittman, and Ernie Schultz. Norman High was more than proud of Mack Murray, who lettered during all four years, and of Reece McGee, who was selected by the Daily Oklahoman as center on the all-state foot- ball team. Fourteen members of the graduating class of '47 deserve special commendation. They are the veterans whose high school training was inter- rupted by World War II. Those boys who returned this year to complete high school included Dalton Bowman. Don Burkett. Roy Cooper. Paul Crass. Allen Copeland. Marshall Etchieson, Bill Graham. Jack Greenway. Albert Hall. Bill Haney. Beverly Helsing. Gene Morgan. Bill Tadlock. and Ted Wil- son. They took part in many school activities: the swing band would never have been the same without Dalton Bowman’s high class bass fiddling; and Ted Wilson, who was elected as one of the Gingersnap cheerleaders, contributed greatly to the fine spirit of that organization. The highlight of the year for some seven senior members of F.F.A. was their trip to Kansas City to the National Chapter Convention. The fact that the Norman chapter won the gold medal aw-ard for the second time didn't dampen their spirits. In fact, according to word received back home, the trip was quite successful in every way! Thase senior boys who attended the convention were Floyd Davis, president of the chapter. Billy Meyer. J. C. Smith, Dale Fox. Doyle Gill. Thomas Myers, and Robert Starzcr. Teen Town this year, more than ever before, was the high school hangout on week-end eve- nings. Many a Friday night following an exciting football or basketball game would find a troop of noisy celebrants climbing the steep steps that lead to fun. food, and frolic under the guise of Teen Town. Raymond Collins was elected mayor of Teen Town in May of 1946 and served until De- cember. The representative elected from the sen- ior class for that term was Marjorie Allman. In December the seniors elected Barbara Bryant and Raymond Collins as council representatives. Though the war was over, preparedness” was still the byword, and the National Guard sought recruits. The senior boys who spent two nights a week following the rhythm of army cadence were Mack Sherman. Milton Smith, Mack Murray. James Bradshaw. Herschel Dye. Bill Bross. Jack Greenway. Jack Whistler, and Allen Copclar.d. Twelve seniors were elected by the Faculty to (Continued to Page 16) THE SENIOR SPONSORS, pictured above, are Mrs. E. L. Marti. Mr. Arlo Skivey Davis, Mrs. Nellie Childs. Mr. Gordon Shelton (chairman), Mrs. Georgetta Landt, Mr. Harley Doc La- Fevers. Mrs. Dolly Connally, and Mr. E. F. Fore- man. BATTLE ROYAL is being waged between Bill Tadlock and Herschel Dye during a winter snow. [15] LAST MINUTE CRAMMING is being done by Mary Helen Combs, Joan Glander, and Mari- beth Ford. THE SENIOR MEETING pictured above was called for the purpose of selecting a TRAIL Queen candidate to represent the senior class. Miss Joanne Starzer was the lucky girl who received this honor. (Continued from Page 15) “Who’s Who in Norman High” on the basis of ac- tivities entered into throughout their high school years. These ambitious souls were Shirley Hill Paul Fitzgerald, Maribeth Ford. Floyd Davis. Anne Oakes. Milton Smith. Reece McGee. Gene Rainbolt, Marjorie Allman. Leigh Ortenburger, Ernie Schultz, and Pat Luster. The Norman High School Band, recognized as one of the best in the state, provided an interest for the more musically inclined. Those senibrs who played in the band each year since their jun- ior high school enrollment were Gordon Conklin, Leigh Ortenburger. Ernie Schultz, Curtis Clen- dening, and Bob Carder. Leigh and Curtis deserve special commendation for the fine showings they made at district and state meets, receiving high ratings for their solos on the clarinet and the bari- tone horn respectively. Leigh has been concert master of both the tri-state and all-state bands. There were twelve bona fide seniors whose indi- vidual pictures do not appear on the following pages because of their late enrollment or other reasons. Just for the record, these seniors were Phil Beeler. Bettie Blanton, Tommy Cornelison. Paul Crass. Steve DuBoise. Mrs. Norma Edwards. Marshall Etchieson. Hassell Grimes. Bobby Gene McGuffee. Gene Morgan. Tom Puckett, and Vir- ginia Lee Starks. This brings the total enrollment of the senior class of '47 to one hundred forty- seven wonderful people! Yes. it has been an eventful and exciting ye£r, full not only of fun, frolic, and friendship, but also of study and serious endeavor. Memories of this year in Norman High will linger long in the thoughts of the graduating seniors of 1947. [1( D AHRENS, the dapper inn with the big «mile ad the cowboy boot , flta lently into every «Run- on. Ed. Incidentally, on firm prize nt n home- win Christmas party foi iwing n red sockI PH1I. ALBERTSON may not be so fond of the women, but he certainly has devoted much atten- tion to his '26 Ford. Sur- prisingly enough. It has been known to run on a few occasions. MARJORIE ALLMAN'S many activities Include glee club '45. '46. '47. pres- ident '46. '47: mixed chorus '47. vice-president: Gtngersnnps '45. '46. '47; all-school play ‘45. '46. '47: football queen attendant '47; TRAIL queen attend- ant '46: Teen Town Coun- cil '46. '47. FRANCES ANSEL has been active In mixed chorus, a cappolla choir, and Gln- gersnaps. In the latter she served ns cheer leader and vice-president. Her other honors include State Honor Society '45. '46: all- school piny '47; and foot- ball queen attendant '47. BARBARA BAKER has been especially active in the more musical activi- ties — glee club, mixed chorus, a cappolla choir, girls’ quartet, and girls' trio. Also she has been a member of Gtngcrsnnps for two years. DY BAUER Is an unas- untng senior whose pos- ivo personality has not ien universally known in rman High School. His rly hnlr nnd brown eyes, iwever, have caught the c of many u girl! NADINE BAUGHMAN Is a peppy nnd friendly senior girl. Two things which won't «oon be forgotten are her gay voice while Hinging through the halls of NHS and the rancy bangs haircut she got In February’! MARILYN JO BECK, the quiet scholar who surpris- ingly enough wears levls nnd rides a bike, is a fa- vorite with all. Marilyn haw been a member of mixed chorus. State and National Honor Societies, nnd president of the lat- ter. DON BITTMAN. n football letterman this year, is rec- ognized by that flashy blue Bulck he drives. Don was a member of the State Honor Society In '44. and of the all-school play stage crews in '46 and '47. DALTON BOWMAN, who prefers to be called Bud- dy. can be described in one word—charm. Before entering the Marino Corps. Buddy lettered In basket- ball and baseball. This year he hiw enlivened many parties with his guitar. MES BRADSHAW, well- icwn ns Tiny because his 220 pounds, is n •d-natured. athletic sen- ’. He moved to Norman it yonr. and one week ter arrlvnl was playing ckle on the football am! ri7] PAT BRISCOE, who moved this year from Hollis, is well-known for her lengthy eyelnshes and beautiful blende hnlr. Thl« year Pnt wm a Glngcrsnap nnd an attendant to the football queen. JACK BRIXEY is really n man with a future. O' course we must admit that his current interest Is u model T.” but Nor- man High has high hope for this talented science student. BILL BROSS Is a consci- entious student whose dancing eyes and gleeful sint!c would mislead you Into thinking that aca- demic duties were the very least of his worries. Inci- dentally. the girls say he's r. talented dancer! JO ANN BRUTON, the Powers model of Norman High School. Is noted for her beauty and her grace. Jo Ann was a twlrler for the band In '46 and has been a member of the Glngcrsnap Pep Club for the past thre years. BARBARA BRYANT, bet- ter known as Bobble.” wxis ft Olngersnap cheer- leader In ‘46. Bobble has also been n member of the Teen Town council and all-school play stage crew. This year she was a foot- ball queen attendant. DON BURKETT, an Army veteran, may be of the quiet type, but that mo- torcycle which he drives madly about certainly doesn't fall In that cate- gory! Don’s marriage last summer left many senior girls quite blue! ORPHA JO CAMBRON 1 the sweet but shy type and has been interested In commercial subject while In Norman High School. Always good-tem- pered and considerate. Orpha has for a hobby her Job at the Varsity Thea- ter. BOB CARDER has been active In the band, play- ing a cornet in that or- ganization for the post five years. His gay smile and noisy '27 Chrysler will be missed around Nor- man High School. BERTA R A E CARSC would consider her senl year most Important, b not for any of the reaso most quoted by gradus lng seniors. Last year s was married to Gera Pence, an alumnus NH3. RUSSELL CHASTAIN was active in the band during his high school life. He also served on the stage crew of the all-school play last year. A merry red- head. Russell entered the Army late this year. DOROTHY CLAUNCH. better known by her friends as Tootsie.” Is ft friendly blonde who smiles beautifully and often. An active member of the glee club, she lists matrimony as the most Important event of this year. CURTIS CLENDENING. better known as Clem. fs noted for his witty re- marks. He has been In the band for the past five years and was rated ex- cellent for his solos on the baritone horn at the district and state band meets last year. KATHRYN CLINKEN- BEARD. a senior always ready for a laugh, was a member of P.H.A. In '45. glee club and mixed chcrus In '46. and Gingersnaps in '46 and '47. Her favorite hobby Is playing the piano, which she does fre- quently. RAYMOND COLLINS is mechanically Inclined se lor whose varied actlvlt include baud. F.F.A.. mix chorus, a cappella chc and boys' quartet. He I served three terms Teen Town representat: and was mayor In '46. MARY HELEN COMBS, the personality girl, was n football queen attendant this year, served on the all-school play stage crew in '45. and received the American Legion Award in '45. She has been a Gln- gersnap and Girls' State representative. GORDON CONKLIN is to be congratulated for a fine band record. Begin- ning while still in grade school, he has played a comet In that organiza- tion for eight years! This year he also played with the brass quartet. ROY COOPER, originally from Marlow, entered Nor- man High School this year after service with the Navy. Roy Is a friendly, even-tempered senior who Is noted for his good-na- tured teasing and hts wit. GLORA GAY CORNELI- SON. better known as Corny. Is a pretty and popular senior girl. A football queen attendant this year. Corny has been active In glee club, mixe 1 chorus, a cappella choir, girls' quartet, and Gin- gersnaps. ALLEN COPELAND ca to Norman High Sch this year after serving the Army. Better kno- as Shorty. he Is no’ for his tall stories. T peppy senior's hobby u career is J o c k e y I (horses, that Is). [18] ICK DANLEY 1 a con- mlal senior whose hobby photography. Dick Ik ic of the all too numer- is boys In the class who 'C unavailable os far on rls arc concerned. (He Is arrled.) floyd Davis- many F.P.A. activities Include: president '47. vice-presi- dent Southeast Dlutrlct '47. State Poultry Culler end Blood tester 46, First En- tomology Team ’46. First Poultry Team ’47, Second Dairy Team '47. F F A. Queen escort ‘45. ‘46. BOBBIE DE ARMAN, a very pretty brunette, has been a member of the State Honor Society for three years. This year she Is a member of the National Honor Society. Ginger- snaps. and F.H.A.. where ahe serve aa historian. VICTOR ROY de la TORRE, the Hlya boy of NHS. 1 friendly to all. Better known simply aa Vic, he Is noted for his extensive vocabulary and Fclentlflc genius. He knows the principles of electric- ity backwards! PIERRE HENRI DELAT- TRE. though he Just en- tered NHS thla year. la a very popular boy. This blond bombshell very cap- ably played a leading part in the all-school play and was also selected as Jun- ior Rotarlan. OM DURHAM returned i Norman High School its year after service with ic Navy. His friendly dln- tsltlnn and sincerity have dned him many friends, om served as football uecn escort at Home- mlng this year. HKRSCHEL DYE. known by his cronies as Heavy, hn very capably carried out the duties of a first string tackle on the foot- ball teams of '45 and '43. Herschel's reaction to teas- ing ha brought amuse- ment to all. ROSEMARIE EVANS fairly rpnrkles with personality. Better known as Rosie. fhe has been active In glee club, mixed chorua. a cap- pellu choir, and Ginger- snaps. This year she also served as football queen attendant. PAUL FITZGERALD'S many activities Include: TRAIL Sports Editor -46. Co-Editor '47: Teen Town Mayor '45: State Honor Society '44. -45. '46. '47: National Honor Society '47; Junior Rotarlan '47: Ameriam Legion Award '44. '45. '46. JEANNINE FITZPATRICK came to Norman High this year from St. Joseph's Catholic School. Her merry smile and deep, dark eyes, together with a quiet charm, have won nuiny friend for this daughter of Erin. ARIBETH FORD mnnv Jtlvltles Include TRAIL Fature Writer '47; g'ee ub secretary '46: senior cretary '47. a cuppollu tolr president '47: State onor Society '44. '45. 46; atlonnl Honor Society 7; D.A.R. Award '47. [19] DALE FOX can success- fully combine F.P.A. ac- tivities and ndvanced grammar and still keep up with the oue-and-only girl! Dale has been In F.F.A. four years and last year was a member of the flrtt state Guernsey team. POLLY LOU FOX. n blue- eyed blonde with a sweet smile. I a member of the glee club, mixed chorus, a cappella choir, and Stat? Honor Society. During her two years in Norman High she has made Innumer- able friends. PHYLLIS OAY Is Just whnt her name implies— cheerful and gay. That smile la for everyone, and she Is very popular around NHS. Phyllis has been a member of F.H.A., glee club, and Ginger-snaps during high school. KELLY FRANKLIN has always been a popular member of hi class. He served a president of the student council In '42 and as Junior class president In '46. He ha earned two letters each In football and track. DOYLE WILLIAM GILL Is one of the best conversa- tionalists In the senior class. An active member cf the F.F.A.. Doyle Is also noted for hi pleasant dis- position and his Indus- trious attitude toward all he attempts. JOAN GLANDER. Ohio's gift to Oklahoma, has per- sonality plus, not to men- tion beauty and musical talent. Joan came to Nor- man High this year from Bowling Green. Ohio, and Joined both glee club and Glngersnaps. BOB GOINS, a good-na- tured and dependable sen- ior. Is known as one cf the best-dressed boys in Norman High School. A very capable business man. Bob has been active in the band during high school. BILL ORAHAM. who re- turned this year from the Navy, is a talented senior who hides his light un- der a bushel by having such quiet manners; but there Is nothing quiet about that blue convert- ible he drives! AUWILDA GREEN. ad mired because of he. beautiful red hair, maj not be very talkative, but : he certainly loves to sing 5 he has been In glee clut and mixed chorus for thre« years and a cappella choli one year. JACK GREENWAY re- turned to NHS this year after serving in the Ma- rines. Jack Joined the F.F.A. and the mixed chorus, and he also let- tered In football. His mast important activity comes under the heading of mat- rimony! JOAN GRIFFIN has a merry smile and very quick wit. She has been active in the Glngersnaps Pen Club while In NHS An energetic and clever girl, Joan has enjoyed her •'shop” class this year! RUTH ORIMWOOD. known as Ruthle. Is an- other senior who would list matrimony as the out- standing event of her sen- ior year. Before this Im- portant occurrence she was an active member of the band and F.H.A. ALBERT HALL returned to Norman High this year after service with the Army Medical Corps in the European theater of operations. Albert, a quiet, serious senior, has been active in F.F.A. work this year. BILL HANEY, who re- turned this year afte; service In the Marines, haj become universally popu- lar In Norman High. blue-eyed blond. Bill ha- successful ly handled bot! his school work and hi: Job with the Norman Bu Lines. THELMA HARRIS is Just as pretty as the above plc- ture would indicate Thelma has been active In the Glngersnap Pep Club for the past three- years. This year she also became a member of mixed chorus. MARTHA HAYNES, better known as “Marty.” is a merry blue-eyed blonde, noted for her unfailing friendliness. Marty has been an active member of the Glugorsnup Pep Club and F.H.A. while in NHS. BEVERLY HELSING Is an easy-going, congenial sen- ior who came to Norman High this year after serv- ice with the Navy. Bev- erly. who was originally from Indiana. Is seen about town in a fine look- ing Mercury. MARIE HENDERSON, r diminutive, curly - haired senior. Is well-liked by all Her wide smile nnd merry disposition have been r boon to the spirits of the senior class. Marie h« s been active in Glnger- snaps. RALPH LA VERNE HENRI makes up in enthuslasir v.hat he lackR In stature His dancing eyes, friendly disposition, and generous nature have made him f very- popular member 01 the senior class. [20] IH1RLKY HILL'n many icltlvltle Include: TRAIL ''enture Editor '46. Co- Sdltor 47; TIOER Fen- ure Editor '46: all-school day '45; National Honor loclety '46. -47; Girls' Itftte '46; Glngersnnp 45, '46. ‘47: class officer 6. '47. JERRY HODGES Is one carefree senior whose bus- inesslike abilities would not be suspected. She has been « member of Ginger- snaps and was song leader for F.H.A. thin year. In 1945 she was a member of the glee club. GERALDINE HOOAN Is a petite senior whose won- derful disposition and uni- versal friendliness have made her very popular. Known as “Jody, she has been a member of the Latin Club and recipient of the American Legion Award. BETTY LOU HOPKINS, who came to NHS last year from Roosevelt. Ok- lahoma. Is a petite, bru- nette senior. Betty lost her tonsils early In the first semester, but soon recovered her musical voice. WILLIAM HOWE has been referred to as the perfect modern knight, though he probably doesn't know It! His cooperation and de- pendability con be counted on In any emergency. He l known by his friends simply os Willie. ) h O R T H A ANABELLE fURST Is noted for a very nerry smile which she lashes on all occasions. Jhe Is friendly and en- huMastlc and has become i popular girl while In JHS. In 1944 she was ac- Ive In F.H.A. GENE KENDRICK is noted for n pair of beautiful eyes and a talent for good- natured arguing. A man cf unsuspected abilities. Gene Is n potential Ar- thur Murray — he fre- tjuently demonstrates his dancing abilities at Teen Town. NADINE KIDD, a peppy «enlor. has been active in numerous musical activi- ties — glee club, mixed chorus, trio, quartet, and a cappella cnolr. This year Nadine was selecte I as a representative to the Southwestern Music Con- ference. GENEVA FAYE LARSON Is a pleasant, easy-going senior. A member of the State Honor Society all through high school, she ha also been a member of the mixed chorus, a cappella choir, and Na- tional Honor Society. WANDA LAUDERBACK is a diminutive brunette who donned a wedding ring this year. Though she Is quiet, Wanda's friendly laugh, universal friendli- ness. and deep dimples will long be remembered in Norman High School. JILL LEWIS, noted for h'a wise and personality, la ne of the cleverest con- crsollonallsts In the seu- or class Though It would trobably surprise him Im- namely. Bill has been ompured to the current novle Idol. Robert Cum- nlngs. ANITA LINN 1« one of the few seniors who Is both liked AND admired by all. A good student. Anita hus been a member of the State and National Honor Soclctlea. She received the American Legion Award last year. PAT LUSTER'S activities Include: TRAIL Junior Editor '46. Senior Editor '47: TIGER Sports Editor '46. Editor '47; football queen '47; Otngenmap '45. '46. '47. President '47. Girl's State '46; National Honor Society '46. '47. JIMMY LYNN, noted for his malaprops. ha had many actlvltcs: TRAIL Feature Editor. TIGER As- sistant Editor, football queen escort, and mixed chorus In '47: State Honor Society '44. '45; all-school play stage crew '45. '46: and American Legion Award '44. JAMES LAMAR McCALL. better known as “Tuffy. is frequently seen gal- lantly escorting hLs best girl to and from classes. A regular operator of the projection machine. Tuf- ry will be long remem- bered for his “wide awake expression. [21] CLIFTON McGEE. a Navy veteran. I one of the most congenial members of the senior class. He was secretary of his class In '44; lettered In football in '42. '43. '44: and was a Junior Rotarlan In '44 and '45. REECE McGEE has let- tered three years in foot- ball, basketball, baseball, and track. He was on the All-State and All-Mid- State football teams. '47: president of the senior class. '47: and a Junior Rotarlan. '47. MURLENE HART McGET- RICK Is a petite, brown- eyed brunette who is both congenial and cooperative Murlene has been a mem- ber of the glee club and Gingersnaps. Last year she was reporter of the Junior class. MILDRED McREYNOLDS Is an amiable senior whose brown eyes and lengthy brown hair make her a very attractive person. Mil- dred was active In F.H.A. In her freshman year and Joined Gingersnaps the following year. JOHNNIE MANLEY cam to Norman High Schoc this year from Hollis. Ok liihoma. This very prett girl caught the eye o many a boy but her ful name—Mrs. W. L. Manle - kept them at a distance TERESA MARTIN Is one of the most universally liked girls In the senloi class. This congenial girl was a member of F.H.A. In '44 and '45 and a mem- ber of the Gingersnaps all through high school. BILL MEYER, an active member of F.F.A., has served as both secretary and reporter. A member of the state champion Judging teams In crops and horticulture last year. BUI became a Junior Mas- ter Farmer this year. BETTY JO MILLER Is more often heard than seen — her Infectious laughter has become a fa- miliar sound In the halls of NHS. Betty has been active In glee club, mixed chorus, a cappella choir, and Gingersnaps. MARY EVELYN MILLER Is really something special In senior girls—a very fine combination of beauty and affability. Recognized by her merry blue eyes and friendly smile. Mary Evelyn has been active in mixed chorus. RICHARD MILLER, wh- moved here this year Iron Seminole, really keeps ui to date (notice the Sin atra bow tie!). Head O' publicity for all-schoo play this year, he whole heartedly objects to th song Open the Dooi Richard!” HUBERT MORREN Is a friendly and cooperative senior with one of the merriest grins ever seen around Norman High School. After graduation Hubert will need no en- C3uragement to keep him down on the farm!” JAN MORRIS, a merry, dark-eyed senior, has been active In glee club, mixed chorus, a cappella choir, girls' quartet, mixed oc- tet. and Gingersnaps. This year Jan was a member of the SUte uud National Honor Societies. JOAN MOSES, so she be- gan the year. Is now Mrs. Wheeler. An ambitious girl, she finished her high school work though she was married early In the year. Joan's sweet disposi- tion and merry laugh have made her quite popular. MACK Q. MURRAY, bet- ter known as Max. 1« the only football player who has lettered for four years. His other activi- ties have been mix?- chorus '46. '47: all-school play '45: nnd football queen escort 46. '47. THOMAS MYERS. Is i shy. well-mannered senlo who came to Normal High School last yen from Noble. An actlv- member of the F.F.A chapter. Tom Is really i bo whose friendship l worth cultivating. [22] LAHOMA NEWTON ha inndr friend. during her four years in Norman High School Kniwn (much to her disgust) os Homer. 'he Ih noted for her very ityllBh wardrobe, her de- pendability. nnd her cheer- ful deposition. JOHN NIEDERMAIER Is one of tlie most mlschlev- lous-looklng boys In the Kcnlor class. Well-known for his quick wit and dancing eyes. John has been an active member cf the F.F.A. chapter during this past year. ANNE OAKES, noted for her poise and dry wit. has been active In mixed chorus, a cappella choir, band. and Lntln Club. A member of both the State and National Honor So- cieties. Anne took part In the all-school piny this year. IRMA JEAN O’NEAL, known by all as Jean- nle. has been active as a member of Gingersnnps. F.H.A . and State and Na- tional Honor Societies. An amlnblc. even - tempered girl. Jeannle plans a ca- reer as a mathematics teacher. HARRY OWEN Is n strik- ing personality, especially when he strikes the Ivor- ies. Alwnya ready for n laugh, Harry Is depend- iible and enthusiastic. He lias been u member of oth the mixed chorus and :he mixed quartet JUANITA PANNELL Is a peppy, blonde girl who seems to have a special interest In Arkansas—ws think It’s a boy! This year she has been a member of the band. F.H.A., State and National Honor socie- ties. BILL QUILLEN, a friendly senior, is to be congratu- lated on a very long rec- ord with the band. Be- ginning In lfMO while still in grade school. Bill has played a clarinet with that organization for six years! IMOOENE RAGSDALE Is an exotic, brown-eyed sen- Irr who has been very popular while In Norman High School (especially with boys, we might add! Imogene. who has held several homeroom officer Is noted for her enthusi- asm. ADE.LMA RUTLEDGE, the original personality girl. lr known for her mis- chievous smile Adelma’R activities Include F.H A •44: glee club ‘45; Ginger- snaps '45. '46; Teen Town Council '45; and State Honor Society ’45. ERNIE SCHULTZ, better known ns Ernew, has a lengthy list of activities: band '43. '44. '45. 46. '47. president '47. TRAIL Sports Editor '47; State Honor Society '44. '45. ‘46; Na- tional Honor Society '46. '47; football letterman '46. JOHN EDWIN SCHWARTZ, better known as Eddie, I South America's gift to Oklahoma. Eddie's ta'.ent for the rumba nnd his friendliness toward a 11 have made him very pop- ular In his one year at Norman High. MACK SHERMAN Is an athletic senior whose con- geniality nnd good sports- manship make him well- liked by students and teachers alike. Mack let- tered In football three years and was In the all- school play lakt year. [23] LEIGH ORTENBUROER's activities include: TRAIL Photographer '47; TIGER Reporter '47: National Honor Society '46. '47: Band '43. '44. '45. '46. '47. drum major '47; Concert- master All-State Band '45. '46. '47: First Clarinet All- State Orchestra '47. V A V : GENE RAINBOLT, the born business man. has been active In the follow- ing capacities: TRAIL Business Manager '47; glee club president '46: Teen Town Mayor '46. He has also been a member of the band and the State Honor Society. ROBERT SHORT will be remembered for hts long, curly eyelashes, his won- derful disposition, and his twin sister Roberta. An active member of F.F.A.. Robert has long been a favorite with his class- mates. ROBERTA SHORT, recog- nized by her merry dim- ples. has played a French hern in the band for three years. She has also been vice - president, reporter, and sub-district chairman or F.H.A.. during her four years in that organization. MARILU SIMS, a person- ality-plus. red-haired sen- ior. is a very popular member of the class. Mar- ilu has been active in glee club and Gingcrsnaps dur- ing high school. This year she served as football queen attendant. MARYE SMILEY Is a clever, good-natured sen- ior. noted for her spon- taneous conversation. A member of both the gle? club and Gingersnap Pep Club. Marye also took part in the all-school play this year. FRANK SMITH. Norman High's you-all boy from Tennessee, has become well-liked during his one year here. Frank served as TIGER Sports Editor and football queen escort this year. HAZEL SMITH is known for her very beautiful, clear voice. For this rea- son she has been an asset to the glee club, mixed chorus, and a cappella choir. She has also been a member of Glngersnaps. J. C. SMITH, one of the best-looking boys in the senior class, has been an active member of F.F.A, for four years. He won awards at state meets In horticulture and poultry. He also lettered in base- ball in '46. MARY EVELYN SMITH, who came to NHS this year from Lexington, has been a member of glee club, mixed chorus, and a cappella choir. She has a peachcs-and-crenm com- plexion set off by her very stylish clothes. MILTON SMITH'S activi- ties include football let- terman 45. '46; baseball letterman '46. '47; vice president of class '46. '47; All - Mid - State football team '46; Junior Rotariaa '47; mixed chorus '47; Boys' State '46. JOANNE STARZER. the exotic Queen of the TRAIL this year, is a favorite with nil. Known simply os Jo. she has been a member of Glngersnaps for three years, and in '45 and '46 she was band queen attendant. BOB STARZER. an ener- getic senior, has been an active member of the F.F.a. chapter lor the past two vtars. He has also served very capably as manager of the stage crew for the all-school play for three years. BETTY JO STERLING, a very vivacious girl. Is pres- ident of the P.H.A. chap- ter this year and has been an active member for the past four years. Last year Betty was elected sub-dis- trict chairman of F.H.A. MILLIE ANNE SWENSON is recognized by her very merry grin and pleasing personality. Millie has beer, active in glee club, mixed chorus, and Gln- gersnaps. She is very fond of Iowa, where she fre- quently spends the sum- mer. GRACE SMITH, noted fOi her lengthy blende hals and majestic carriage, h another senior girl whe v uld list matrimony as the major accomplishment of her senior year. Grace has been active in glee club. PAT SMITH, a clever car- toonist. is popular in Nor- man High because of hei generosity and thought- fulness. Her activities in- clude glee club '45; Gln- gersnaps '45. '46; Teer Town Council '45; Ameri- can Legion Award '46. BILL TADLOCK returned this year after service with the Army. Bill lettered iu football in '44 and again this year. He has had no competition as the num- ber one dream boy of the senior class this year! [24 J iNNE MITCHELL TAY- £)R, a popular Norman [ 1 K h beauty, deserves raise for her ahy mod- Bty. Anne has l ocn an ctlve member of Ginger- naps for the past. three cars, nnd this year she prved capably ais TIGER yplst. EVE LOU TEVAULT Is a dark - eyed, curly - haired senior girl who Is well- Uked for her quiet con- geniality. A member of F.H.A. in her freshman year. Eve Lou plans a ca- reer of nursing after grad- uation. ARTHUR THOMPSON came to Norman High School this year from Shawnee. A member of the P.F.A. chnpter this year. Arthur Is noted for a very pleasant, deep speaking voice and for his courtesy toward one and all. JEANNJNE TUTTLE 1 a peppy senior girl who would flirt with the An- gel Gabriel!” Known simp- ly as Jenl. she has been a member of Glngersnaps for three years and was F.F.A. queen attendant last year. JIM UHLES. noted for his vim. vigor, and vitality, gained great praise for his portrayal of the mean lit- tle boy In the all-school play this year. Jim has also played In tho band for throe years. IMLMER WAGNER, driv- ing his bare essentials rhevrolet. Is a familiar ght around Norman High chool. Wtlmer In a grand ay. considerate, thoughl- .ll. and ever ready to help nyone with almost any- aing. BETTY JO WEST Is one of the row people who says with her eyes what others waste in words. A pleasant and easy-going girl. Betty Jo plans a ca- reer of nursing after her graduation from Norman High School. JACK WHISTLER Is one Oklahoman whom Cali- fornia with all the glamor girls couldn't keep. After a yonr spent In Burbank. Jack returned to NHS this year, and his many friends wore glad to see him back. LAURA WHITE Is one or the most cooperative and pleasant of the senior girls. An active member of F.H.A. for two years, Laura will long be remem- bered for her gay. musical laugh and her unfailing generosity. ROSEMARY WIGGS. viva- cious and friendly. Is one of tho most universally liked girls In the senior class. Better known as Rosie.” she has been a member of glee club, mixed chorus, a cappclln choir, and Glngersnaps. OR ETTA WILSON, a neerful blonde, has on? f the most glamorous nlles ever seen uround ormnn High School. An ;tlvn member of the II.A. chapter this year, rettu has poise and a try plcuslng personality. TED WILSON returned this year after service with the paratroops. His activities include F.F.A. '40. '41. '42: boxing team '42: mixed chorus '47: Olngcrsnap cheerleader '47; all-school play '47: foot- ball queen escort '47. NELL WOODS Is a good- humored extrovert who has made many friends since she came to Norman High School last year from Texas. Nell has been a member of the glee club, mixed chorus, and a enp- pcllu choir. WALDO WARREN would certainly foil in that of- ten-heard-of but seldom- seen category of boys — “tall, dark, and hand- some! A member ol F.F.A.. Waldo came here this year from Lookeb.i and was n welcome addi- tion to the class. DOLORES YORK, known for her merry eyes and half-shy smile. Is one ol the most nmtcablc girls In the senior class. She has been an active member of F.H.A.. glee club, mixed chorus, nnd Glngersnaps while in NHS. IN THEIR CLASS MEETINGS the juniors have shown their ability to manage their affairs in the democratic American way. You see in the picture one of the conferences typical of the civic phase of high school life. Clonnie Davis, president of the junior class, and Peggy Bittman, secretary-treasurer, can be seen in the foreground. Both of these students are outstanding in school affairs. JUNIOR JUBILEE by GEORGE COBB We juniors have found this year more exciting than previous years. Wc have had more influence and authority in school affairs: we have learned to lead in our activities and to co-operate among our- selves. The first week of the school year we chose Clonnie Davis as president. George Bassett as vice- president. Peggy Bittman as secretary-treasurer, and Tollie Dickenson as reporter. The sponsors for this year were Mrs. V. E. Brown. Mrs. Radical Keeley. Mrs. H. V. McDer- mott. Mr. Ford Michael, Mr. Bill Robinson, and Mrs. J. B. Williams. Mrs. V. E. Brown, chosen chairman of the sponsors, has ably fulfilled the requirements of her position. Many school honors went to juniors. Shirley Crisman was crowned band queen at a concert given in May. This year the cheer leaders were three junior girls—Tollie Dickenson, Carol Willard, and Betty Bryant. Bobbie Wallace was crowned F. F. A. queen at the annual banquet. Three of the officers of the F. F. A. were juniors: Clonnie Davis, vice-president; Joe Murphy, treasurer: and M. I. Neher. sentinel. Our representatives to Teen Town were Jerry Lemon and Joanne Abbott, who have taken part in the affairs and duties of this organization of Norman teen-agers. As president of the Norman Christian Youth, another junior. George Bassett, has done a great [26] THE SIX JUNIOR SPONSORS have ably fulfilled the requirements of their positions in guiding our c’ass through the school year. Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. Ford Michael. Mrs. Hugh McDer- mott. Mrs. J. B. Williams. Mrs. Racheal Keeley. Mrs. V. E. Brown, and Mr. Bill Roberts. THE TEN JUNIORS qualifying for National Honor Society included, left to right: rear row'. Jerry Lemon. Helen Tullius. Onah Sholl, Marjorie Fur- bee. and George Cobb; front row. Ann Crownover. Crystal Mobly. Marianne Eddleman, Joanne Dar- row. and Shirley Crisman. deal for this organization of young people in Nor- man churches. Beggy Bittman was elected secretary of the band. This year's all-school play wras very successful. The juniors taking part—Clyde Bassett, Peggy Bittman, Jo- anne Darrow, Tollie Dickenson. Arnold Higgins, and Trecil Wagnon — ably portrayed the characters of “A Case of Springtime. A majority of the TRAIL and TIGER staffs were Juniors this year. George Bassett, George Cobb. Shirley Crisman. Chariotte Gibson. Franklin Hunt, Marianne Isom. Jerry Lemon, Jack Lockett, and Sam Wilson held positions on the TRAIL staff: and Joanne Ab- bott, George Bassett. Mnrianne Eddleman. Ann Gibson. Mari- anne Isom, and Red” Keller- hals served on the TIGER staff. Our Junior athletes have made a fine showing. Eugene Akin, Bill Baxendale, Charles Coleman. Charles Coker. Jim- my Paul Dickenson. J. B. Du- fran, Roy Hamilton, Bill Jen- sen. J. N. Johnson, Phillip Kidd. Jack Lockett. Walter Ratliff, and Dick Starzer were all outstanding junior lettermen. A majority of the basketball team were juniors. Eleven junior members of our F. F. A. chapter attended the American Royal Stock Show at Kansas City and took part in the national contest in which our chapter became one of the sixteen winners of the gold emblem award. Praise should be given to the two Junior veterans. Jim Paul Dickenson and J. B. Dufran, who have returned to complete their high school education at Norman High. Our finances were taken care of by means of charging ad- mission to professional assemb- lies, such as a dog trainer, a magician, an astronomer, and a Scotch Kiltie” quartet. Our annual dues helped to liqui- date the remainder of our ex- penses. Our past three years in Nor- man High have been enjoyable to all, and we close this year with a feeling of satisfaction for our progress and an eager and hopeful anticipation for our senior year to begin. THE JUNIOR OFFICERS — Clonnte Davis, president; George Bassett, vice- president: Peggy Bittman. secretary- treasurer: and Tolly Dickenson, re- porter — were wisely chosen to lead their class in a gala election held the first week of school. THE JUNIOR FLOAT, a convertible decorated in violet crepe paper, was one of the outstanding en- tries that drove through the streets of Norman during the Homecoming parade. THIS GROUP OF JUNIORS is typical of the vigor and personality of Norman High. They are well- known in both curricular and extra-curricular ac- tivities. JUNIORS, left to right, are: on the fourth row. Louis Kennedy, Joe Webb. Betty Engle. Norma Beach, Joyce LcCrone, Polly Kimmons, Louise Kennedy, and Kenneth Shaw; on the third row. Bob Akin. Sue Lucas. Lillian Pebworth. Sara Lucas. Anne Horne. Barbara Wilkerson. and Mildred Jackson; on the second row. Virginia Maloney. Joyce Bruce. Nora Frances Stinson. Sue Maxson, Mildred Willmet, Billy Patton, and Aubrey Dennis; on the first row. Ralph Jones. Wayne Smith. James Burle- son. and Billy Watson. JUNIORS, left to right, are: on the third row'. Joe Murphy. Clonnie Davis. Sarabeth Freeman. Louise Brasher. Charlotte Gib- son. Ann Gibson. Tommy Pyles. Keith Rutledge, and Arnold Higgins; on the second row. Bob Followill. Kenneth Pitt. Betty Jo Fuzzell, Marjorie Furbee, Margy Evans. Dorothy White. Zazelle Harvey. La Nell Tanner. Lois MacTaggart. M. T. Neher, Ray Clanton, and Sam George; on the first row-. Virginia Evans. Bobbie Wallace, Patsy McKinnon, Donna Russell, Ros Marie Shelton, Loveta Akin, Martha Stout, and Loretta Newton. 128] JUNIORS, left to right, are: on the fourth row. Richard Henson, Oleta Reynolds. Mary Brockhaus, Joan Abshier, Mary Fer- guson. Ann Crownover. Beulah Donehew, Jean Rollins, and Lee Roy Summers: on the third row. Henry Kasbaum. Helen Vanderburg. Virginia Smith. Mahla McCaslin, Edith Wheeler. Treva Harmon, and Claude Coker; on the second row, Betty Cox. Helen Tullis. Betty Harmon. Georgia Lyng, June Pence. Nyla Jeanne Klugas, and John Kasbaum; on the first row. Fred Fieth, Forrest Simpkins, and Willie Bernard. JUNIORS, left to right, are: on the third row. Bob Moroney, Ritner Richards. Bob Champeau. LaVerne Gill, Mary Alexan- der. Nancy Matlock. Karl Almquist. Jim Presson, and Richard Greenway: on the second row, Merrill Pence, Margaret Allen, Crystal Mobley, Nelta Jo Kuwitzky, Joanne Abbott. Johniece Hancock. Mary Foster, Norma Robertson, and Dalton Rollins; on the first row, Peggy Bittman, Jerry Claxton, Treceil Wagnon, Shirley Crisman, Joyce Haskell, Marianne Isom, and Betty Brvant. [29J JUNIORS, left to right, are: on the fourth row. J. B. Dufran, Roy Hamilton. Barbara Bcaird. Eugene Akin. Charles Coker, and Philip Kidd: on the third row, George Bassett. Sam Wilson. Virginia Mayhcw, Onah Sholl, Betty Lou Amspatcher. Marianne Eddleman, Judith Henry, and J. N. Johnson: on the second row. Jack McDermott, Carol Willard. Jere Johnson, Virginia Lindsay. Golda Rice, Charleene Minor. Joanna Andreskowski. Lila Stoner, and Pete Barnard; on the first row. J. Edward Portwood. Jerry Lemon. George Cobb, and Franklin Hunt. JUNIORS, left to right, are: on the third row. Burton Gill. Dick Starzer. Jerry Adams. Bill Jensen. Caroline Sloan. Charles Coleman. Walter Ratliff, and Jack Lockett: on the second row. Kenneth Scott. Charlene Lane. Joanne Darrow. Jeannene Wampler, Patty Smalley. Tollie Dickenson. Faye Lancaster. Bill Baxendale. and Jim Crow; on the first row. Clyde Bassett. Wanda Stufflebean, Joan Belden, Lawana Vanderburg, Vera Mae Hill, Mary Lou Follmar, Delores Walker, Jack Capehart, and Carl Thompson. [30] SOPHOMORE SOCIALITES are at it again. THE CLASS OF ’49 The Sophomore Class Proves That Great Things Are Ahead KILLY FOX, president of the sophomore class, is pictured above. Layout: FRANKLIN HUNT Story: BARBARA FISHER The up and coming sophomore class of '47 will long be remem- bered in Norman High School. We have been going strong since our freshman year. As freshmen wc surpiscd the entire school by winning the TRAIL Queen con- test. Before we graduate in ’49. we will do many more things to live in our memory, and yours, of our days in Norman High School. All of the sophomores are ac- tive in school activities. Some of these interests include football, basketball, band, chorus. Ginger- snaps. F.H.A., F.F.A., and schol- astics. Wc made an excellent selection of the officers for this very ac- tive class. Bill Fox, one of our very good athletes of whom we are all very proud, was elected president. Sidney Durham, who is an extremely good student, was elected vice-president; Joan Johnson, who has charm, beauty, and brains, was elected secre- tary-treasurer; Harriet Rutledge, one of the live wires of the class, reporter. Wylodean Cornelison, the soph- omore candidate for TRAIL Queen, made us all extremely proud. The whole class supported her. and worked hard selling doughnuts, candy, popcorn balls, and campaign buttons, and sing- ing songs and painting signs. Harriett Rutledge and Dick Pat- ten were her able campaign man- agers. Now let’s turn to our donation ilDNEY DURHAM is vice- iresldent of the sophomore lass. THE REPORTER AND THE SECRETARY are Harriet Rutledge and Joan Johnson. Hurry! Hurry! School's Out More Noon Hour Discussion to the world of sports. We had five lettermen on the football team: Jimmy Ewbank, Bill Fox. David LcCrone. Charles Russell, and Charles Stowe. These boys and James Argo. Don Birchum. Mike Birchum. Jim Cobb. Jerry Garrett, Eslie B. Gibson. Charles Goodmiller. Charles Haney. Le- Roy LeCrone. Lonnie Morris. Al- len Turner, and Harry Wallace were on the B football team. The B” basketball team was composed of nearly all sopho- mores, who made a very good record for themselves. Out of fourteen games they won eight. The boys on this team were James Argo, Jimmy Ewbank, Bill Fox, David LeCrone. LeRoy Le- Crone. Charles Stowe, and John Intend to Study, Buck? Noon Hour Discussion Interesting, Girls? Widlake. Lee Roy Summers was basketball manager. The sopho- more class is very proud of all these boys. Two students whom we highly honor because of their scholastic achievement are Lois Williamson and Maurice Holland. Both had a straight A average for the year and won honorable mention on the National Honor Society. Maurice is also the mayor of Teen Town. He is the first soph- omore ever to hold that office. Many of the vivacious sopho- more girls are in Ginger-snaps. The F.F.A. and the F.H.A. both include many sophomores. Nearly one half of the Norman High School Band Ls composed of soph- omores. Surprised. Mary-Lynn? Back to Class DM Careful! Careful! For such a lively bunch as we sophomores are it takes spon- sors with much patience. By se- lecting Miss Addle Bell Tinsley, Miss Jean Sugden, Mrs. Mary Campbell, and Mrs. Inez Ro- lette. we found such sponsors. They collected money for us for every project and at any time we asked them. Each six weeks many of the names on the honor roll are those of sophomores. Besides en- tering into all the outside activi- ties. we keep our grades up. and in this way keep our spirit high. In our junior and senior years we will keep working for bigger and better things for Norman High School. Ls It Fun. Chalky? SOPHOMORES pictured above, left to right, are: in the fourth row, Ernest Johnson, Eugene Bettes, John Moten, Billy Car- ter, Dwayne Butler. Harry Wallace, Charles Spradlin, and Tom McCall: in the third row. R. L. Bryson. Jean Johnson, Wylo- dean Cornelison, Mary-Lynn Cross. Barbara Fisher, Frances Samuels, Joan Elledge, Bobby Cobble: in the second row, Mary Sue Butler. Joan Johnson. Dorienne Fox, Nancy Keeling. Carolyn Lamirand, Dorothy Combs. Lillie Davis, Joan Craig; in the first row, Norris Newton. Grady Pennington. Raymond Howery, and Reggie Harris. SOPHOMORES pictured above, left to right, are: in the third row, Jimmy Ewbank, Joe Lane, Doyle Green. Fred Horn, John Widlake. James Durgison, Bobby Carson; in the second row. David Brown Margaret Smith, Patsy Johnson, Della Lyng, Sue Aldred. Dorothy Harmon. Billy Hansmeyer, Glenn Smith: in the first row. Roy French, Don Wilson, Betty Jo Thornhill, Patty Brown, Joan Crawford, Anita King, Don Richardson, Bobby Mintcr, and Mike Hall. SOPHOMORES pictured in the above picture, left to right, are: in the third row. David LeCrone. Floyd Bauer. Donald Thoes. Jack Sanders. Jerry Hooper. Bill Webber. Maurice Holland. C.'in ton Merrick. Bob Newsome; in the second row. Wayne Grim- wocd, Ella Vee Wood. Peggy Sea wright, Wanda Montgomery. Norma Lee Hart. Jessie Blanton. Joyce Cox. Rebecca Folio will. Bill Gardner; in the first row. Van Ewing. Carolyn Womack. Joyce Hames, Dorothy Lane. Patsy Wilson. Dolores Zachary. De- lores Keesling, John Ewing, and Gene Cornelison. SOPHOMORES pictured above, left to right, are; in the third row. Bill Coker. Norman Wilkerson. Jack West. Charles Me Coy. Dick Patten. Grandville Northern. Don Hames, Jason Miller, Richard Fowler; in the second row. Donald Short. Wayne Smith. Pat Ogle. Joan Phillips. Edna Mae Snow. Helen Vaughn, Johnnie Hopkins. Patsy Pannell, Evonne Striegle. Don Willard; in the first row, Bill Crownover, La Vila Marrell, Mary Jean Waddel. Frances Walker, Louise Garling. Lois Williamson, and Houston White. SOPHOMORES pictured above, left to right, are: in the fourth row. Pete Madden. James Argo. John Buckingham. Sidney Durham. Bill Fox. Don Birchum. Charles Russell. Charles Stowe. Robert Fowler. Wesley Truman; in the third row. Jerry Sullivan. Louise Matthews, Ann Petty. Ann Whitworth. Barbara Bullard. Joan Fischer. Natalie Lund, Pauline Fitzgerald. Jerry Garrett; in the second row, Donita Garrison, Betty Lou Rambo, Carol Jane Ansel. Margaret Fell, Harriett Rutledge, Margaret Spinks; in the first row, Joe Birchum, LeRoy LeCrone, Charles Goodmiller. SOPHOMORES pictured above, left to right, are: in the third row. Sam Kasbaum. Allen Turner. Charles Haney. John Mo- ten. Jack Hill. Jack Wells. Junior Dean; in the second row. Bob McKinnin. Jim Cobb. Lonnie Morris. Avo Jean Michael. Bar- bara Nunn. Betty Woodrow, Joan Carpenter. Margaret Stephenson. Doris Chandler. Alvin Kersey. Charles Conklin; in the first row. Laquawana McClure. Joan Vincent, Maxine Campbell. Margie Davis. Hazel Hitchcock, Mary Benge, Virgie Boles, Bill Deskin, and James Essary. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS, second row. left to right are: Mrs. R. F. Rose. Mrs. D. B. R. Johnson. Mr. Claude Southward. Mrs. Nellie Cop- land. Those in the first row are: Mrs. H. H. Min- ter. Mrs. J. L. Corbett. Mrs. W. T. Knight. Mrs. W. W. Holmes. Mrs. W. S. Griffey, and Mrs. C. L. Whitley. CAN’T WE GATHER FAST when a camera points our way! MR. CLAUDE • POP SOUTHWARD has ended his fourth year as principal of Nor- man Junior High School. GROWING UP Junior High Participates in Many Activities Layout: MARIANNE ISOM Story: HOYL LOCKETT Presenting our junior high school to you isn't a difficult task because it is a school of which we have all been proud. Outstanding as a body. It has also produced many outstanding individuals. The student council with representatives from each home room is comprised of just such students as these. The ninth grade was led by class officers: Jackie Wilson, president; Oneta Gay. vice-presi- dent: Patsy Hallock. secretary: and Hoyl Lockett, treasurer. As officers of the eighth grade the fol- lowing have served: Larry Flood, president; Ben Blackwood, vice-president; Helene Harris, secre- tary; and Gene Collins, treasurer. Besides filling many chairs in A band, a ma- jority of B band members were junior high stu- dents. A number of freshman boys were member of prize-winning F. F. A. teams, and some of them joined the senior high school boys in winning the coveted Gotten Plaque at Kansas City. Kansas this year, while the ninth grade girls held their own m the homemaking department as members of F. H. O. and F. H. A. For the fourth consecu- tive year the freshman basketball squad upheld the school’s good record under the guidance of Coach Arlo Skivey Davis by winning the Cleve- land County basketball tournament. Backing these boys were the Juniorsnaps. a pep club comprised of both eighth and ninth grade girls with Karen Dickenson. Ethelene Vandever and Oneta Gay as cheer leaders. We don't, know what the glee club and mixed cnorus would have done without the addition of excellent voices from our ranks or without our participation in the various festivals. We contributed wholeheartedly to the March of Dimes and Red Cross campaigns, proving it just takes us to get things done. February we elected Oneta Gay as our nominee to represent us in th TRAIL Queen election, hoping to win again this year. That just about winds up this little review. As you can see for yourself, a number of solid citizens will enter senior high school in '47 and ’48 as the classes of '50 and ’51. MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL, second row. left to right, are: Gene Eoff. Mike Pybas. Larry Flood. Gene Collins. Alvin Barsmith. Charles Woodring, and Karl Keller. Those in the first row are: Pat Clary. Jan Mickle. Sally Wacker. Hoyl Lockett. Jackie Wilson Rill Downino- n«H rinoto MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS, fourth row. left to right, are: Karl Keller, Jacque Hollman, Rich- ard Harkins, James Belcher, Charlie Harmon, Loyd Hoofard, Birch Rose. Alfred Buckingham, and Robert Crane. Those on the third row are: O. R. Whitaker, Jerry Jean Coston. Johnnie Mae McCall. Rosemary Rowley. Nancy Spradling, Mary Ellen Casey, Kelly Grlsso. Tom Morris. Gene Eoff. and King Price. Those on the second row arc: Lindell Arnhart, Diane Butler. Margaret Smith. Gail Hughes. Cherric Wilson. Margaret Ann Rankin. Carol Simpkins. Karen Dickenson. Pat Lindsay. Claude Stoner, and Billy Neher. Those on the first row are: Robert Panned. Turner Primrose, Robert Adams. Paul Keen, B. F. Brookins. Jackie Wilson. Roy Goodmiller, Bill Thompson, and Carroll Butler. MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS, fourth row. left to right, are: Ed Freeman. Ralph Reynolds. Maxine Simmons, Barbara Mayhew, Patsy Hallock. Betty Gaston. Faye Wennir, Bill Fielder, and Herb Uhles. Those on the third row are: Dorothy Rollins. Marylou Dunlap. Maxine Phillips. Oneta Gay. Janet Potts. Naola Sanderson. Susie Parish. Lillian Hanna, anti Patricia Franklin. Those on the second row are: Morris Gardner. Helen Haynes, Laura Ann Sanders. Barbara White. Christine Schwartz. Lucille Gragg. Margaret Fuller. Mattie Windom. and Delbert Henderson. Those on the first row are: Frank Mcrkle, Don Wilson. Jack Smith, and Robert Martin. MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS, fourth row. left to right, are: Jack Sterling. Billy Choate. Nor- ris Smith. Harlan McKenzie. Jimell Badry. J. Edwin Walton, and Melvin Campbell. Those on the third row are: Alfred Bernard, Wanda Graves, Mary Ann Wilcox, Nita Simpson, Peggie Marshall. Reba Haynes. Paula Milton. Dorothy Akin, and Henrietta Merriott. Those on the third row are: Jack Coker. Paul Johnson, Barbara Ross. Dorothy Allen, Jeannene Hayes. Norman Black. Jean Coleman. Norma Wallace, Jack Anderson, and Dennis Jones. Those on the first row are: Frank Smith. Henry Mappcs. George Bo- hannon. Donald Jones, Bob Pitt, Bobby Cengrahm, John Crane, and David Glander. MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS, third row. left to right, are: Hoyl Lockett, Truman Wilkerson Bob Foster, Kay Fortner, Donald Funderback, Harold Bryant Jeroald Andrews, James Ward, and Harvey McElhaney. Those on the second row are: Joan Knapple. Carlas Barnett, Mary Myres, Betty Ingrahm. Patsy Stupy, Mary Ann Miller, Laura Clark, Barbara Wood. Ophelia Doty, and Larry Mills. Those on the first row are: Lorene Grizzle, Catherine Freeman, Evelyn Ketner. Jeanne Corder. Bobbie Jo Stephens. Margaret Wilson, Joan Burrows. Velma Childers. Marjorie Hansmeyer, and Pat Clary. MEMBERS OF THE EIGHTH GRADE CLASS, third row. left to right, arc: Jimmy Dodd. Donny Lynn. Mike Pybas, Jerry Bullard. Robert Bradly. Jimmy Orenbaun. J. E. Fuzzed, George Haley, and Clyde Akin. Those on the second row are: Standley Russell. Dora Joe House. Barbara Strategier. Barbara Ogle. Vir- ginia Bishop, Helen Fear. Billy Sweeny. Patricia Pearson, Omega Johnson, and Robert Howard. Those on I he first row are: Pat Thompson. Leroy Hay, Shirley Starzer, Juanita Young, Jeanne Winningham, Betty Allen. Etta Rollins, Patricia Richards, Sybil Walker. Ronald Coker, and Warren Summers. MEMBERS OF THE EIGHTH GRADE CLASS, fourth row. left to right, are: Charles Woodring. Don New- som. Lewis Parsons. James Henson. Ridely Lewis. Gary Williams. James Parker, and «Jerry Williams. Those on the third row are: Thomas Freeman. Eleanor Milles. Floella Sanderson. Laquita Vick. Wanda McFar- land. Ann Mead. Jo Ann Akin, and Patricia Hopkins, mose on the second row arc: Jimmy Martin. Theda Gowin. Eulian Leevault. Patricia Bishop. Maxine Corgell, Margaret Conklin. Helen George, Kenneth Wal- ton. and Leon Sanderson. Those on the first row are: Merle Graham. Louis Lindsay. Don Wilson, and Rob- ert Standley. MEMBERS OF THE EIGHTH GRADE CLASS, fourth row, left to right, are: Leonard Pace, bally VvacKer. Donna Smith. Pat Hollingsworth, Loveta Wood. Dorothy McHughes. Thelma Lane, and Dennis Leadbet- ter. Those on the third row are: Helene Harris. Judy Jones, Ethelene Vandever. Mary Alice Wallace. Vir- ginia Smith. Lucy Paine. Jeanette Ratliff. Joyce Dees, and Dale Dix. Those on the second row are: Mary Sue Scott. Lena May Phillips, Neva Jo Ward. June Abston, Gloria Smith. Wanda Herschburger. Neva Mac Williams. Kathryn Berry. June Curren. Pat Jones, and Phoebe Jo Fox. Those on the first row are: Teddy Boswell, Donald Capehart. H. J. Foster, and Bill Downing. MEMBERS OF THE EIGHTH GRADE CLASS, third row. left to right, are: Ronald Fowler. J. D. Mills, Wyman Conn. Sidney Gaylor. Larry Flood. Frank Mi lies. Gene Collins. Alvin Barsmith, and Aril Kencr. Those on the second row are: Lee Wilkerson. Eva Mae Teegardin. Joan Chilless. Noda Bettis. Jan Mickle. Mary Ann Walton, Jo Ann DurKee. and Nona Brown. Those on the first row are: Orville Johnson. Mary Blanche Short. Carol Collins. Betty Brown. Ramona Crawford. Georgia Evans. Maxine Gowin. Betty Jen- nings. Dejuana French. Paul Gibbs, and Alton Montgomery. HONOR NIIS HONORS These Are the School’s Outstanding Students A great number of students graduate from Norman High School with a list of honors under their names. There are numerous ways of winning these recognitions. One way. if you happen to be of the female sex, is to hold the [41] title of one of the following queens: Football. Band, TRAIL, and F. F. A. Another is to win the coveted D. A. R award. The Garrison Award was given to the year’s most outstanding athlete, not only for his athletic ability but for his scholastic record and activi- ties. The Junior Rotarians were se- lected by the faculty on a basis of their scholarship, character, leadership, and activities. The roster of Who's Who in NHS” was also selected by the faculty, and it included these seniors who were the most outstanding for the year. The students on the National Honor So- ciety were the ones whose scholastic averages for the year were the highest in their class. The valedictorian and the salutatorian were the two pupils with the highest grade averages of the school. Pat Jtudt i, PPueen [42] flollue Wallace, fy.fy.A. I2ueen [43] c%Ui de Q uAmaK, Qand Queen [44] [45] fjoanne tasiyen,, 7nail 2uee i NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY members, left to right, are: top row. George Cobb. Anna Jo Crownover. Crystal Mobley. Mar- jorie Furbee. Helen Tullius. Nadine Baughman. Bobbie Jo DeArman, Shirley Hill. Jerry Lemon: second row. Pat Luster. Onah Sholl, Shirley Crisman, Marianne Eddleman. Mrs. Childs, sponsor. Marilyn Jo Beck, president, Geneva Larson, Nadine Kidd. Ernie Schultz. Leigh Ortenburger; first row, Paul Fitzgerald. Ann Oakes, Janet Morris, Anita Lynn, Jean O’Neal. Juanita Pannell, and Maribeth Ford. HONORED ONES In completing the school year '46-'47. we found it hard to single cut one person who was highest in merit, because so many ranked high in scholarship and citizen- ship. Competing in the race for val- edictorian and salutatorian were four well qualifed seniors. Pat Luster Shirley Hill. Leigh Or- tenburger. and Ernie Schultz, whose grades ranked so close to- gether that final selection waited until the last six weeks of school to choose these honored ones. The D.A.R. award was be- stowed upon Maribeth Ford, chosen by the senior class and faculty as most meritorious in scholarship and citizenship. D.A.R. AVVARI) was given to Mari- beth Ford for scholarship and citi- zenship. GARRISON AWARD WINNER, Jack Lockett, ranks high in athlet- ics and scholarship. INTERLOCIIEN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER is Leigh Ortenburger. a very fine clarinetist. VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN were chosen from these four: left to right. Ernie Schultz. Leigh Ortenburger, Pat Luster, and Shirley Hill. During last year's commence- ment exercises Jack Lockett re- ceived the Garrison Award for being the outstanding athlete with the highest grade average. ' Clarinetist First Class should be the title of Leigh Ortenburger. Last summer for seven weeks he attended the Interlochen Music Camp. Interlochen, Michigan. He attained the honor through a scholarship which is given to out- standing band students in the United States. In state band and orchestra he has held the positions of concert master and first chair clarinetist, along with many superior ratings. The National Honor Society, which has existed in Norman for twenty-five years, had an enroll- ment of twenty-six members and two honorary sophomores having three point average. Juniors must have 2.75 and seniors must have 2.5 to qualify. Reece McGee, Milton Smtih. Paul Fitzgerald. Pierre Delattre, and Leigh Ortenburger were chosen by the faculty to be Jun- ior Rotarians. Each member at- tended Rotary meetings for one month. We also honor a group of people not pictured on this page —the G. I. Joes. We respect with the fullest admiration these men who laid down their books to fight for education in the democratic way for the peace of the world and who now have re- turned to take up their books where they left off. JUNIOR ROTARIANS selected by the faculty include, left to right, Reece McGee. Milton Smith, Paul Fitzgerald, Leigh Or- tenburger. and Pierre Delattre. MARGIE ALEMAN, chosen because of her vivacity and leadership, is active in Gin- gersnaps. mixed chorus, dra- matics. and Teen Town. SHIRLEY HILL, outstanding member of the senior class, is co-editor of the TRAIL, a class officer, Gingersnap. and top contender for valedictor- ian. LEIGH ORTENBURGER's time is occupied by band. TRAIL photography, honor societies, and his 1927 Ford. That fatal charm is attrib- uted to nonchalance and wit. FLOYD DAVIS has won honors in nearly all phases of the Fu- ture Farmers of America. His wide grin and witty sayings are very familiar to everyone around NHS. PAT LUSTER, our personality girl, is one of the top leaders in the school. She is football queen, president of the Ginpersnaps. editor of the TIGER, and senior editor of the TRAIL. GENE RAINBOLT, our super salesman, is an important link of the TRAIL Staff, the band, and Teen Town. Everyone thinks Gene is wonderful, especially members of the female sex! PAUL FITZGERALD has P finger in nearly everything this year. He is co-editor of the TRAIL, a Junior Rotarian. and in the National Honor Society, just to name a few. MARIBETH FORD, distine tive scholastically and mus ically, is a senior class offi cer, member of glee club am chorus, one of our friendlies and most beautiful students REECE McGEE is a very all- around senior. He is president of the senior class and a Junior Rotarian. He has lettered in football, baseball, basketball, and track. ANNE OAKES, active i band, chorus, honor societle Latin Club, and drama tics, has one of the moj charming personalities i school. ERNIE SCHULTZ, our young genius, is on the TRAIL Staff, football team, honor societies, and the band. Ernie and his letter jacket are as inseparable as nam and eggs. ar l ■ Hi MILTON SMITH, chosen b cause of activities as footba and baseball letterman. claj officer. Junior Rotarian. ar a member of the chorus, hi a wonderful personality. Who's Who in NHS Who's Who consists of out- standing seniors in Norman High School. They are selected by the faculty on the basis of the num- ber and variety of activities in which they take part. This year's group takes in members prominent in every ex- tra -curricluar activity in school. The band, mixed chorus, foot- ball team, basketball team. F. F. A.. TRAIL Staff. TIGER Staff, honor societies. Gingersnaps. dramatics, and many other ac- tivities are represented. Hats off to our 1947 Who's Who-ers, the cream of the crop of Norman High School! [48] NIIS SPORTS Norman High Passes An Eventful Year Norman High School passed an eventful year in its athletic contests. The sixty-man football squad, coached by Harley Doc LaFevers, emerged from a none too successful season with only three wins in ten games played. In basketball the Tigers surprised everyone by winning the Northwestern State Teachers College Tournament at Alva. As in the game with Classen pictured above, the Tigers played close, hard-fought basketball against some of the biggest high schools of the state. Basketball and football reign as the major sports in Norman High, the minor ones being baseball and track. Forty boys participated in these two sports, and they entered the State In- terscholastic Meet of track and base- ball. climaxing the year of sports. Thus they rounded off a year of exceedingly prolitable experiences in good sports and good fellowship. [49] NORMAN LETTERMEN appearing above, left to right, are Phil Kidd, hard-blocking Tiger end who broke his hand In the Shawnee tilt and was out for four james: Walter Ratliff, a line defensive and offensive end who made a beautiful catch against Classen to set up the Tigers’ only touchdown; Bill Tadlock. a returned veteran who played his lirst game as end against Chickasha; and Bill Jensen, pass-catching wonder who injured his knee after a sensational game against Enid. 0 REECE McGEE, Norman letter- man for the past three years, was given an honored berth on the all-state football team for 1947 by the Daily Oklahoman Reece played every position ex- cept guard for the Tigers. He started the season as a quarter- back and played halfback and fullback in the early games. He started the Chickasha game at the tackle position. Throughou the season he played often as de- fensive end. Later in the seaso he took over the center duties and finished the season in that position. Reece earned 12 letters in high school and was elected the outstanding athlete of '46. ADDITIONAL TIGER ENDS are. left to right: Bill Baxendale. a fine Junior end who returned to McAlester after the season's end; J. N. Johnson, the Tigers' roughest end. who also played a neat game at center; Charles “Bird Dog Coleman, rangy Norman end who letters in three sports: and Charles Stowe, a promising young sophomore end who should go far in both football and basketball. PICTURED BELOW in '45 letter-jackets are. left to right, Dick Starzer, starting left end who was laid up from injuries early in the season: Charles Coker, hustling junior center who should hold down that position next fall; Mac Murray. Normans four-year letterman at guard who was injured in the Classen game: and Charles Russell, sophomore full-back who kicks, passes, and runs with equal proficiency. TIGER BACKS shown above arc. left to right. Jack Lockett. 165 pound starting left half, who bulled his way through Tiger opponents all season; Ernie Schultz. 155 pound senior back, who worked his way to a starting position in the Norman back- fleld; Milton Smith, burly Norman back, who shared scoring honors for Norman; Bill Fox. fine young sophomore back, who could fill any position in the Norman backfield; and Don Bittman. hard running 140 pound senior fullback, who proved that lack of weight was no handicap. IN TIIE ABOVE PICTURE are shown, left to right. Gene Akin, hefty Junior guard who is one of the most improved men on the Bengal squad; Roy Hamilton, crafty 150 pound quarterback who shared scoring honors with Milton Smith; Jimmy Paul Dickenson. 155 pound graduating senior fullback, who was the fastest man on the squad; Jimmy Ewbank. sophomore quarterback, who tossed a 30 yard touchdown pass in his first high school game; and Mac Sherman, shifty little senior fullback, who lettered for three years. REMAINING BENGAL LETTERMEN are. left to right. J. B. Dufran. husky Norman guard, who lettered three years and served in the Army; James Bradshaw. 225 pound senior tackle, who was the heaviest man on the squad and very dangerous on defensive; David LeCronc, 175 pound sophomore tackle who had more hustle than any of the backs; Herschel Dye. 205 l ound senior tackle who teamed up with Bradshaw to stop all opponents’ line plunges; and Steve Dubois, fine senior guard who came through in a pinch when Mac Murray was injured. He was game captain at Wewoka. THE NORMAN LINE is shown in action against the Enid Plainsmen. Tigers appearing in this shot of the heated contest are. left to right, Walter Ratliff, end; Herschel Dye. tackle; Ted Reynolds, guard; Milton Smith, back; J. N. Johnson, center; and James Brad- shaw. tackle. NORMAN'S MILTON SMITH sprints around left end for a considerable gain as the Tigers defeat the Still- water Pioneers. Taylor, number 30 on the Stillwater squad, as outdistanced as Monty breaks out into the Stillwater secondary. His 185 pounds and lightning speed make Smith a dangerous offensive back. NHS FOOTBALL Facing Their Toughest Schedule in Years, Norman High Tigers Win 3, Lose 7 by ERNIE SCHULTZ Over 50 boys checked out equipment on the first day of practice, and among them were 13 lettermen. Coach Doc” La Fevers set the boys working on fast-opening T formation plays, with only two weeks left before the first game. In their season-opener under Hardie Field lights, the Bengals were defeated by Lawton. Lawton, one of the most powerful teams in the state, lost only to Tulsa Central in the state championship tilt. The Tigers went down to defeat before Enid the following week, losing the game by one point. However, early in Feb- ruary Norman school officials were notified by the state athletic association that Enid was forced to forfeit the game because of using in- eligible players. Then the team traveled all the way to Pampa. Texas and were favored to defeat the Harvesters. But the Tigers were again defeated by only one point and were a pretty dejected lot. Traveling to Central, the black and orange clad Tigers were badly mauled in the rougest, toughest game of the season. In this game over 300 yards of penalties were assessed by the zeal- ous officials, and four players were waved off the field. Returning to Hardie field, the Ben- gals came up against Shawnee, another hard- luck team. The Wolves had also dropped their first four games in a row, and each team was prepared to give all they had. The Tigers wen again defeated by a very few points. Just when the home-town crowd was won- dering whether the Tigers could whip cream Norman ..........13 Norman .. .......2 Norman ---------- 7 Norman __________12 Norman ......... 6 Norman __________14 Norman -........ 6 Norman ...........6 Norman ..........12 Norman ........ 33 HARLEY “DOC LaFEVERS, Norman High School's football, basketball, and track coach, has completed his first year as head coach at NHS. Doc was an outstanding athlete at East Central State College, where he won letters in every sport. DURING A TENSE MOMENT, Coach Doc LaFevers nervously studies the field as the rest of the bench look on. Tigers collecting splinters are. left to right Roy Hamilton, Mack Sherman. Steve Du Boise. Direc- tor Arlo Skivey Davis. Sam Wilson. Charles Haney, and Charles Goodmiller. an aroused Norman eleven showed them some- thing by edging a mediocre Stillwater aggre- gation. However, the Norman squad won by only one point and were forced to come from behind in the fourth quarter to push across the tying touchdown and the winning conversion. It was the Tigers' first taste of victory, and it tasted good! The following week the Bengals went to Chickasha determined to extend their winning streak. But the Chickasha squad had something to say about the matter, and the hard-blocking, hard-tackling Cnickasha crew gave Norman a good licking. Norman backs were held to one touchdown while the Chick - nsha backs had a field day. Weakened by num- erous injuries, the Tigers were no match for a rough and ready Classen team when they met in Taft Stadium. The Comets, using numerous reserves to tire the Tiger squad, were able to score both through the air and on line plunges The fleet Comet backs were able to return mos of Norman's punts back to the line of scrim- mage. Then came the game the Bengals were wait- ing for. The Tiger eleven trotted onto the field eager to upset the touted Capitol Hill Redskins, wno were leading the Mid-State conference, and who emerged as Mid-State champs. For the Tirst three quarters the Tigers battled the mighty Redskins on even terms, touchdown for touch- down; but in the fourth quarter Capitol Hill's re- serve strength paid off. and the Bengals were crushed by sheer weight of numbers. Licking their wounds and thoroughly fed up with losing, the Tigers stalked to Wewoka and gave the We- woka Tigers a savage clawing. The Tigers seemed to be able to score at will and the starters were in only a little over half the time. Everyone on the bench was able to take part in the mas- sacre. These same Wewoka Tigers had surpris- ingly enough beaten a good Shawnee eleven. Lawton _____________20 Enid ................0 Central ........... 12 Pam pa ------------ 13 Shawnee ............ 7 Stillwater .........12 Chickasha ..........25 Classen ............33 Capitol Hill ..... .34 Wewoka .............19 MR. ARLO “bAlVEY DAVIS, director of athlet- ics and assistant football and basketball coach, has been with Norman High for the past eleven years. Davis started an intensive sports program in the Norman grade schools which has paid off in out- standing athletes for Norman High and O U. BEFORE LEAVING FOR PAMPA. Coach La Fever; waves good-by as Director Arlo Skivey Davis and Principal Lance Ewbank prepare to board th bus. The Tigers travelled all the way to Pampa, Texas only to be nosed out by two points. STILLWATER'S FLESNER is pulled down from be- hind by Jack Greenway. Tiger guard on his knees, and little Mac Sherman. Norman’s speedy fullback. Coming to their aid is Herschel Dye. 210 pound tackle. Greenway is a veteran, and his mate at guard is Mac Murray. BIG JACK LOCKETT. Norman's hard-running left halfback, lugs the leather around left end after re- ceiving a lateral from quarterback Roy Hamilton. Hamilton is shown behind J. N. Johnson (69), Nor- man's hustling center and end. James Darnell (77) of Chickasha comes up to make the tackle. THE NORMAN TEAM is shown with their coach. Harley Doc” LaFevers. Standing In the top row on the left Is J. N. John- son, 185 pounds, six feet tall, junior. “Johnny was the scrappies' man on the team and also a consistent scorer. Beside him is Charles Coleman, six feet and four inches, junior. Birdog. as he is better known, developed into an outstanding center before the season was over. The next player is Walter Ratliff, reserve center, who improved more than anyone on the team and saw plenty of action before the season was over. Last on the top row is the Tiger captain, Reece McGee, weight 175 pounds, six feet and one inch tall, senior. Reece was an excellent rebounder and also a high scorer. On the left, kneeling, is Sam Wilson, a hustling little junior who saw plenty of action as a reserve. By him is Jack Lockett, five feet and eleven inches, 175 pounds, junior, who held down the forward position on the starting five. Next is Roy Hamil- ton, five feet and nine Inches, junior. Ham had the best eye for baskets on the team and took high scoring honors. Last but not least is the manager. J. Edward Portwood. This is Porty's second year as manager, and he has followed the team loyally for the last four years. NHS BASKETBALL Norman Tigers Comlete Eventful Season—Place Fourth in Mid-State by JACK LOCKETT Harley Doc” LaFevers. wind- ing up his second year as head coach of the Norman High five, had plenty of early worries as he started his basketball drills on November 28. All six of his re- turning lettermen had been on the football team, and his first game was scheduled for Decem- ber 10. That gave him nine days to pick his team from thirty can- didates and get them into shape. The first few days were spent on passing and dribbling drills. Then the squad, decreased to twenty, took up their plays. Doc- built his first team around guard Reece McGee, the only returning starter and only senior reporting for basektball practice. The other positions were filled by Roy Ham- ilton, Charles Coleman. Walter Ratliff. J. N. Johnson. Sam Wil- son. and Jack Lockett, all juniors who had also played on the same team in junior high. Arlo Skivey Davis, athletie director of Norman High, took part of the load off Doc's shoul- ders by taking over the B team, most of whom were sophomores. Norman dropped its opener with Putnam City on the Pirates' own maples, but roared back the same week to take Pauls Valley Panthers handily. The Chickasha Chicks took the Tigers after a hard-fought Bat- tle on the Bengal court. On Jan- uary 3 the Putnam City unde- feated Pirates invaded Norman and again took the Tigers. Norman made its mid-state debut by beating the Shawnee Wolves on the latter's court. The next week they upset the Classen Comets in a double-overtime thriller. The Tigers continued their winning streak by defeat- ing the Northeast Vikings of Ok- lahoma City. January 16 the steadily im- proving Tigers entered the North- western State College Invitation Tournament, at Alva, and emerged winners after defeating Fargo. Woodward, Alva, and Jet. Roy Hamilton and Reece McGee were named on the all-tourna- ment team. Then the Capitol Hill Redskins cut the Tiger winning streak at seven games as they edged the [54] COACH HARLEY DOC” LaFEVER8 points out the team s mistakes during the half of the Classen game. The players are. left to right. Reece McGee, Jack Lockett. Sam Wilson. John Widlake. Charles Coleman. Jimmy Ewbnnk. and Roy Hamilton. Norman won the game in a double overtime on Hamilton’s clutch basket. THE NORMAN B TEAM is pictured above with their coach. Arlo “Skivey Davis. Standing, left to right, are Charles Stowe, John Widlake, LeRoy Lecrone, James Argo, arc Jimmy Ewbank, Willie Barnard. Joe Lain. Jerry Lemon, and Lee Roy Summers, manager. Kneeling, left to right, and Bill Fox. Not pictured are J. B. Dufran and Jack Lain. Bengals by three points in a heartbreaker. The Tigers played their best game of the season, making no more than two bad passes and hitting a greater per- cent of their shots. After trailing ail through the game, the Tigers rallied in the last four minutes to beat the Ardmore Tigers. Then, playing their eighth game in eleven days, the Tigers were humbled by Enid in a conference tilt. Again it was an off night for the Bengals ns they were downed by Central. The Tigers, taking a rest from mid-state games, dereated the Norman alumni in a March of Dimes benefit game. The next five games on the Tiger schedule were conference games. Again Capitol Hill had to come from behind to beat the fighting Tigers, who also let the Shawnee Wolves and the Central Cards slip past them. Then Nor- man avenged an earlier defeat by drubbing the Enid Plainsmen. Classen defeated the cold Tigers in their last conference tilt, plac- ing them fourth in the mid-state conference. The Tigers are looking for- ward to a successful season next year with eight returning letter- men. four of whom were on the N.H.S. starting five this year. SCORES Opponents Norman Putnam City 33 27 Paula Valley 16 34 Chlckashn 34 31 Putnam City 33 25 'Shnwnec 23 29 •Classen 29 31 Northeast 34 45 Fargo 15 54 Woodward 33 45 Alva IS 27 Jet 33 47 •Capitol Hill 37 34 Ardmore 31 32 •Enid S3 35 ♦Central 41 25 Alumni 39 49 •Capitol Hill 45 37 •Shawnee 22 20 •Central 32 30 •Conference Games GUARD J. N. JOHNSON gets off a one-handed push shot over the upraised hands of Sam Arnold 22 and Joe Whit- ley (11) as John Biffle '00) of Shawnee looks on. Waiting under the basket is Norman’s center. Charles Coleman. Shawnee came out on top in a close, defensive duel. NORMAN’S REECE McGEE goes high in air to get off a shot against Capitol Hill. Swinging at the ball are Don Mc- Clure (1) and Duane McClure (3) Redskin guard, as for- ward Keith Smith (6 looks on. Other Norman players in the picture are. left to right. Jack Lockett, Sam Wilson, and J. N. Johnson. MINOR SPORTS Basketball and Track Play Their Part by SAM WILSON Baseball at Norman High was resumed last year after a wartime lay-off. Director Arlo Skivey Davis was greeted at the baseball diamond by thirty inexperienced baseball candidates. Coach Davis began to mold his team around senior Dick Shelton, the only returning letterman. Shelton handled the catching duties while teaming with Burton Gill or Clinton Merrick to form a very good battery. To back this battery, was a sparkling in- field composed of Kenneth Miller, first base; Sam Wilson, second base; Reece McGee, shortstop; and J. N. Johnson, third base. Although few reached there, they were strengthened by a lightning-fast outfield consisting of Bobby Barnard, Milton Smith, and J. C. Smith. After many long, hard workouts NHS played several practice games with University High School CHARLES COLEMAN AND JACK LOCK- ETT get on their mark for a fast lap. THE 1946 BASEBALL TEAM is pictured at right, left to right: first row. Bobby Barnard. Clyde Bas- sett, Sam Wilson, and J. C. Smith; second row, J. N. Johnson, Milton Smith, Reece McGee, and Bur- ton Gill. Not pictured are Dick Shelton, Ted Reyn- olds, Clinton Merrick, Ed Albriton, and Kenneth Miller. in which Norman was never pressed. After going to the finals in the Cleveland County Tournament. Norman lost a heartbreaker to Moore 3-1 after a gallant fight. Their final game of the season was with Putnam City in the first round of the state tournament. The team and fans were equall amazed at what an even contest the defending state champions were given before dropping Nor- man 8 to 5. As a reward for his fine play, Dick Shelton was named all-state and participated in me North-South game. At the same time on the cinders Harley Doc LaFevers was training his four-man track team composed of Reece McGee, hurdles: Charles Cole- man. 440-yard run; and Jack Lockett and Kelly Franklin, half milers. After several dual meets to round them into shape, they prepared for the big races. The foursome won third place in mid-state conference competition, and all won or placed in the state regionals. When the big day of state finals was over, it showed McGee third in high hurdles and fourth in low hurdles. Coleman was second in the 440, and Lockett was third in the half mile. A victorious season was looked forward to for 1947 since all four were back along with numerous other prospective track greats. THE STAR STUDDED 1946 track team is a pic- tured at left from left to right: Reece McGee, Kelly Franklin, Jack Lockett, and Charles Cole- man. BURTON GILL GETS READY to bunt one down third base line. ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES They Are the School's Lifeblood Norman High School's activities not only enriched the school life of nearly everybody In it. but provided good fun for all ns well. The functions of these activities Included nearly every field [571 imaginable. In music the very able band and chorus did their share of en- tertaining in assemblies. The band and Gingersnaps gave the pep that was indispensable at football and bas- ketball games. A game wouldn’t have been a game without Teen Town, and that's just where everybody went after the final whistle. The F. F. A. was full of boys like Floyd Davis, pictured above, who re- garded the organization as an excel- lent way to learn about the phases of their profession to be. Likewise the F. H. A. taught the intricacies of good homemaking. The school paper, the TIGER, and the all-school and senior plays helped round out the list of interesting things to do.” The issuing of the TRAIL at the end of the year fin- ished the year of activities. PALL FITZGERALD and Shirley Hill, CO-editor? of the TRAIL, are in consultation over one of the typical problems that arise in editing a yearbook. The TRAIL Goes to Press by SHIRLEY HILL The TRAIL Staff, through many trials and tribulations, but with much hilarity, has completed its work for the year, the com- pletion of the 1947 TRAIL. We met every fifth hour and some sixth hours every day in Miss Luclle Searcy’s room to do this. We strove to put out a yearbook that would represent every per- son and organization in the school, so that this yearbook might serve as a memory book of Norman High in future years. The TRAIL Staff had several handicaps to overcome. The first of these was to initiate fifteen new members and two new sponsors who had never worked on a yearbook before. However, they were enthusiastically interested, and they soon learned the mechanics of putting out a yearbook. Another difficulty was in trying to obtain film for our earners, which was very scarce dur- ing the reconversion period after the war. But perhaps the big- gest hurdle of all was to carry out the theme of LIFE, a maga- zine that specializes in photography. We think that our photog- raphers did a fine job in striving to follow LIFE’S style. The achievements of the Staff are numerous, the main one being to put out the TRAIL! This included taking pictures, writ- ing stories, and raising money. The latter was accomplished by selling TRAILS, securing advertisements from Norman business firms, taking charge of concessions at basketball games and pre- senting the TRAIL Queen Contest. We put on various assembly programs during the year. The entertainment on these programs ranged from the Gopher Girls to the crowning of our queen. Another of our accomplishments was to buy a camera for the TRAIL with funds allocated by the TIGER Staff of 1946. The TRAIL Staff started a tradition this year of promoting the junior high school editor and the sophomore editor to the regular staff in their junior and senior year. Also Norman Jun- ior High will have a complete section in the TRAIL from now on. We selected Barbara Fisher for our sophomore editor, and Hoyl Lockett for our junior high editor. The TRAIL Staff has established itself in a good position for the future. It has been made self-perpetuating. This was ac- complished by making score-sheets listing characteristics and abilities which staff members should have. Each English teacher in Norman Senior and Junior High Schools has been provided with one of the score sheets. These teachers will select the stu- dents fulfilling these demands and turn their names in to the current staff. Then the staff will vote on new members each year from these lists of names. Miss Lucile Searcy, our literary sponsor, and Miss Bernice Venable, our business sponsor, deserve a vote of thanks for sup- ervising us and keeping us in hand all year. They really had to do a great deal of work. MISS LUCILE SEARCY and MISS BERNICE VENABLE, sponsors of the TRAIL, take time out from their many duties to have their picture taken. Our task is finished for another year. We hope the result is satisfying to the students of Norman High School. THE TRAIL STAFF and the TIGER Staff pose after presenting an assembly to start the sale of TRAILS. In the center of the arc the Gopher Girls, barefoot girls with green bows on the toes, brought down the house with their song and dance. Also well-received were the Dixie-Land Band and several skits. These skits included “Bo Peep and the City Slicker. “The Villyun Still Persuade ’er,” The Fatal Quest, and Houdini Lockett. Norman High School students enjoyed this program because it used school talent. THE TRAIL STAFF Is working overtime in the home of Shirley Hill. They are. left to right: George Bassett, feature editor; Charlotte Gibson, feature editor; Jimmy Lynn, typist and feature editor; Joanne Abbott, typist and feature editor; Shirley Crisman, feature editor; Marianne Isom, feature editor; Jack Lockett, sports editor: Ernie Schultz, sports editor; Jerry Lemon, art editor; Sam Wilson. Junior business manager; Gene Rain bolt, senior business manager; George Cobb, junior editor; Pat Luster, senior editor; Franklin Hunt, junior photographer; and Leigh Ortenburger. senior photographer. Not pictured are Marlbcth Ford, feature editor; Barbara Fisher, sophomore editor: and Hoyl Lockett, junior high editor. The most familar sounds in the TRAIL room were: Leigh Ortenburger saying. ■•No.’’ to everything; George Bassett sing- ing in a lo-o-ow voice; Pat Luster merrily laughing; Jimmy Lynn complaining, and Charlotte Gibson moaning, What shall I name my story? One could see Ernie Schultz. Jerry Lemon. Sam Wilson, and Jack Lockett congregating at the blackboard to draw pictures, talk, and have a gay time in general; or Franklin Hunt dodging from the wary eye of Miss Venable, who was always trying to get someone to help set up the cokes for tonight’s basketball game. George Cobb was constantly trying to get someone to drive him out to get a picture of Lois Mac Taggarts sheep. Joanne Abbott twirling her glasses and Shirley Crisman flash- ing her dimples were typical pictures in the TRAIL room. Marianne Isom was the energetic spark that set us all to working harder. Mnribcth Ford was the handy-man (girl) and expert proof reader on the TRAIL, and Gene Rainbolt the big business man. All joking aside, the Staff this year was the most cooperative, enthusiastic, hard-working one that ever existed. Each member accepted responsibility and hard work very willingly. One could never ask for a better staff. [59J THE TIGER IS ASSEMBLED in room six, on Wednesday afternoon, by the staff: left to right, George Bassett, circulation manager: Leigh Ortenburger and Ann Gibson, reporters; Marianne Isom, feature editor: Jimmy Lynn, assistant editor; Prank Smith, sports editor; Jerry Lemon, cartoonist: Marianne Eddleman. associate editor: Joanne Abbott, reporter; and Anne Tay- lor, typist. PAT LUSTER, editor, proofs a story. MISS LUCILE SEARCY, sponsor, keeps the TIGER in first class or- der. NHS TIGER by GEORGE BASSETT No. this TIGER didn't take Little Black Sambo's pants, but it seems to get away with a good deal of news. This TIGER speaks the facts and figures in and near Norman High School. When rumors, good or bad. start circulating. Secret Agent XQ-3. Slander Slim Ortenburger, promptly adjusts his nose to the slam of the wind. Pat Luster is editor of the TIGER. An A student in the senior class, she handles the paper in a very Judicious manner, handing out assignments once a week at staff meeting and making sure all stories by the feature writers are in by the deadline. When Pat is absent, her work is carried on by associate editor Marianne Eddleman. and assistant editor Jimmy Lynn, two very dependable writers. Marianne Isom is leading feature writer. Billy Watson is the sports editor who replaced Frank Smith, a midterm graduate. Ann Gibson. Joanne Abbott, Harriet Rut- ledge. Leigh Ortenburger, and James Kellerhals are the flashy reporters, constantly on the job. For humor, the TIGER has Jerry Lemon, gifted cartoonist. George Bassett, business manager, mapped out the circulation plan. Tne entire staff reports to the sponsor’s room and obtains their quota of papers. Then each sells the TIGER in his desig- nated classrooms, bi-weekly on Fridays before noon dismissal. The paper was put out weekly during the first semester. Miss Lucile Searcy is the lady behind it all. She tells you the good news by peering at you through her sophisticated-look- ing glasses and saying there is nothing wrong with your story ex- cept that you’ve left off the Mr. or Mrs. in front of a teach- ers name or that the school should not be referred to as a con- centration camp. Much credit is given to the typist, Ann Taylor, who works ankle-deep in raw material to be put into print. Other typists on the staff help in emergencies. Strong backing has also come from the registrar. Mrs. Delattre, who mimeographs the TIGER on the office machine. The TIGER, a student activity without benefit of any Jour- nalism class, is self-supporting. All profits from the sale oi the five-cent papers go into the TRAIL fund. The TIGER wishes to express its gratitude to last year's stati, who iurnished the funds for the fine camera bought this year and donated to the high school. Cooperation is the watch-word of these students who blaze the way to what we hope will be a much appreciated paper in G.l. GENTLEMEN by GEORGE BASSETT The Increased enrollment In Norman High School for the year 1946-47 brought with it seventeen veter- ans. fifteen seniors and two Juniors. They came back to learn. School is no longer Just for fun. they'll tell you. When the average veteran returns, he looks at the labor situation in general and then at his field of work Often dissatisfied with the rate of prog- ress without an education. Joe Veteran looks to the G. I. Bill of Rights, which affords him schooling that is proportional to his service period. So back to schoo. he goes, once more on the steep climb to achievement. The first two months are not easy, for long past studies have to be recalled. Thereafter things begin to smooth out, and studies are not so trying. The majority of veterans say. ‘T can reason things out better now. This is explained by their time in service during which their minds have grown into maturity. Some of these veterans are blessed with remark- able talents. One of them is Dalton Bowman. Nor- man High’s only married veteran. He can play al- most any stringed instrument set before him. Dalton played in the TRAIL assembly and is very popular with the entire student body. He played with Grand 01’ Opry before going into the Marines. Another popular veteran is diminutive Allen Cope- land. a former professional jockey. Ted Wilson, a mid-term graduate, was not only a star cheer-leader, outstanding for in-the-air flips, but also a tenor in the mixed chorus. Bill seems to be a very popular name. Pour of the men have that trademark. Bill Tadlock says. “I'm going to live the best I can and go on to college. Must think about getting married Bill Haney has cho en bus-driving as an avocation. Bill Chilless has an ex- tremely expensive camera, of which everyone is en- vious. He acquired it in Europe for twenty-three cartons of cigarettes, and that's hay. Sports is a popular subject among the veterans. All who went out for sports before the war and are still eligible are returning to them. Not represented in the pictures are: Marshall Etchicson, Paul Knapple, Bill Chilless. Paul Crass. Gene Morgan. Donald Short, and Ted Wilson—all ex- army men. FIVE VETERANS OF Mis. are. left to right: Bill Gra- ham. Navy; Don Burkett, Army: Albert Hall. Army; Roy Cooper, Navy; and Beverly Helsing, Navy. OTHER VETERANS are. left to right; Tom Durham. Navy; Dalton Bowman. Marines; Bill Tadlock, Army; Clifton McGee, Navy; and J. B. Dufran, Army. LESLIE A. CIIAFFIN glances up from his work as veteran co-ordinator lor on-the-job training. POSING FOR TRAIL CAMERAMAN are. left to right: Jack Greenway. Marines: Bill Haney, Marines; Allen Copeland, Army; Jimmy Paul Dickinson. Merchant Ma- rlne Marines; and Walter Lusk, Army._____________________ NHS BAND MEMBERS. FIRST ROW. left to right, (pages 62 and 63) are: Pauline Fitzgerald, alto clarinet: Patsy Wilson, alto clarinet: Virginia Lindsay, alto clarinet: Ernie Schultz, cornet; Gordon Conklin, cornet: Sara Lucas, cornet: Bob Carder, cornet: Sue Lucas, cornet: Jerry Sullivan, comet: Ray- mond Howery, cornet: Houston White, cornet: Donald Thoes. cornet; Mildred Jackson, bass drum; Jeannine Wampler, drums: Joanne narrow, drums: Barbara Fisher, drums: Bettv Lou Rambo. marimba; Dortha Akin, bass fiddle: Sarabeth Free man. bass fiddle; and Tollie Dickinson, bass vial. THOSE O? SECOND ROW (pages 62 and 63) are: Natalie Lund, clarinet Jack West, clarinet: Thomas Pyles, clarinet: Charles McCoj clarinet: Richard Fowler, clarinet: Barbara Nunn, clarinet Ava Jean Michael, clarinet: Robert Adams. French horn Ralph Jones, French horn; Ruth Grimwood, French horn Betty Jo Fuzzell, French horn; Roberta Short, French horn jin McCarthy, baritone; Ray Clanton, baritone: Curtis Clen- •nlng. baritone; Harvey McKlhaney. trombone; Harriett Rut- tfge. trombone; and Dick Patten, trombone. PICTURED ON limn ROW ‘pages 62 and 63 are: Shirley Crisman, clarinet; olda Rice, clarinet; Larry Flood, clarinet: Joyce Haymes. irlnet; Juanita Pannell, clarinet; Pete Maddon. clarinet; larles Kennedy, tuba; Jerry Adams, tuba; Judy Henry, bass tenor saxophone: Karl Almquist. alto saxophone; Jackie Smith, alto clarinet, and Barbara Wilkerson, alto saxophone. ON THE FOURTH ROW pages 62 and 63 are: Leigh Ortenburger clarinet: George Cobb, clarinet: Jack McDermott, clarinet. Gene Rainbolt. clarinet; Joan Elledge. oboe: Margaret Fell, oboe: Mary Jean Waddell, bassoon: Ann Whitworth, bassoon; Dorienne Fox. flutist; Peggy Bittman, flute. Not pictured is THE CONCERT BAND OFFICERS are. left to right: Ernie Schultz, president; Curtis Clendenlng, vice-presiuent; Peggy Bittman. secretary; Leigh Ortenburger, reporter. MEMBERS OF THE BAND who attended the Stillwater Clinic are: Roberta Short, Curtis Clen- dcning, Leigh Ortenburger, and Ann Whitworth. MARCHING BAND OFFICERS are. left to right: Leigh Ortcnburger, captain: Curtis Clendening and Gordon Conklin, lieutenants. MARCHING BAND SERGEANTS are, left to right: Pauline Fitzgerald, Sara Lucas, Roberta Short, and George Cobb. TO HARMONY members. The Parents' Organization, a new idea presented by Mr. Robinson, has proved very bene- ficial to the band. The organization elected as their president Mr. J. D. Rambo. Close on the heels of the concert followed the all-state orchestra meet here in Norman, and the band was very happy to have sixteen of its mem- bers chosen to participate. The sixteen considered this quite an honor, as the selection included music students all over the state with only a limited number chosen. The band has aspirations of buying a strobo- scope and is adding money yearly to the fund that was started several seasons ago for this purpose. This is a very expensive instrument, and probably only the younger members will ever feel its bene- fits. There are quite a few young members in the band, and there is also a “B band composed en- tirely of Junior high school members. They are progressing very rapidly and presented a concert themselves in December. In March the band held their annual corona- tion concert, and Ernie Schultz, band president, bestowed the honor on the queen, Shirley Crlsman. It seems that the band’s motto this year must have been. Work, work, and more work!” They were so busy sometimes that they almost pulled their hair out; but they had lots of fun, too. such as the tri-state festival in Enid. This caused an exciting trip, and all agreed it was worth all the effort and planning they had done. It was truly wonderful, and everyone came back inspired and with many plans for the following year. FROM HARMONY by SHIRLEY CRISMAN The Norman High School Band, under the di- rection of Mr. Bill Robinson, started off for higher achievements in their many activities for this year, and it goes without saying that there was never a duil moment. There were so many things to do and so little time to do them in that the band has certainly had to keep on its toes all year. Mr. Robinson was a favorite here some years ago. and those who had played under his splendid direction were happy to hear of his return. First on the agenda was the election of offi- cers. These were Ernie Schultz, president: Curtis Clendening. vice-president: Peggy Bittman, secre- tary: and Leigh Ortenburger, reporter. During football season the band marched every morning for two hours. It's no wonder that they put on such splendid jjerformances at the games. They could always be counted on, too, for pep assemb- lies and rallies; and they were always there with the strains of Norman High School. After the football season their responsibilities really started popping up. There were always the broadcasts weighing on their minds, and these took much planning and work. In December four band members went to the band clinic in Stillwater and placed high in the tryouts. They were Curtis Clen- dening, first chair baritone: Leigh Ortenburger. first chair clarinet: Ann Whitworth, first chair bassoon: and Roberta Short, fourth chair French horn. The first concert of the year was in January and was without doubt a huge success. Afterwards there was a reception for the parents of the band THE BAND LEADS the STUNNING TWIRLERS are Virginia MR. BILL ROBINSON is the Homecoming parade. Lindsay and Sara Beth Freeman. Band Director. NORMAN HIGH GLEE CLUB members pictured above, left to right, are: fourth row. Margaret Wilson. Wanda Graves. Kelly Grisso. Rosemary Rowley. Nita Simpson. Jerrie Jean Coston. Susie Parish. Fay Wenner. Virginia Bishop. Janet Potts: third row. Phoebe Jo Fox, Helene Harris, Wanda McFarland. Joanne Durkee. Pauline Kuhlman. Thelma Lane. Dorothy Me Hughes, Jeanene Corder, Mary Ellen Casey. Ann Mead. Nona Brown. Laquita Vick. Johnnie Mae McCall. Paula Milton. Evelyn Ketner, Karen Dickenson, Barbara Mayhew. Maxine Phillips. Christine Swartz, Laura Sanders: second row. Gloria Smith. Floella Sanderson. Patricia Hopkins. Claude Stoner. Carol Simpkins. Margaret Smith. Cherrle Wilson. Virginia Smith. Joanne Chil- less, Mary Ann Walton, Marilyn Sawyer. Jean Lou Burress. Maxine Gower. Ramona Crawford. Ruby Meyers; first row. Mary Sue Scott, Patsy Bishop. Maxine Cargill, Carol Collins. Eva Mae Teegardin, Neva Mae Williams. Carlos Barnett. Margaret Ann Rankin, Norma Wallace, Dora Jo House, Patricia Lindsay. Betty Jennings. Betty Brown. Georgia Evans. Pat Franklin. Dejuanna French. NORMAN HIGH SINGS by SHIRLEY CRISMAN Evidence of the great work that Norman High music students have done this year is the large increase in their enrollment. The enrollment of last year, about fifty, has been more than tripled. Under Mrs. Dolly Connally's inspiring baton the chorus has won many honors. The year's program stepped off in active rhythm with the elec- tion of officers in both the glee club and the mixed chorus. Begin- ning with only these two classes, by the time the semester rolled around. Mrs. Connally had five for those whose schedules did not allow a class for warbling at regular hours. It was through this new arrangement that many new members were gained. Their first major appearance was the Nativity program, in which they achieved spectacular success, in cooperation with the speech and art classes, not to mention the party afterwards where Dolly lined everybody up and kissed them all. But achievement did not come without worries, in reality it was only the beginning of worries, such as the many WNAD broadcasts that always managed to creep up on them, the assemblies, a beau- tiful float for the Homecoming parade, and the trip to Stillwater. And. oh. yes. there was always the money problem. They first tried a concession stand on the Halloween carnival: but. as they said, GLEE CLUB OFFICERS pictured above, left to right, are Margie Allman, president, and Kelly Grisso. secretary. Katherine Miller, vice-presi dent, is not shown. MIXED CHORUS OFFICERS are. left to right. George Bassett, president: Margie Allman, vice- president: Shirley Crisman. seertary; Glora Gay Cornelison, reporter. THE MIXED OCTET, left to right, are Harry Owen. Steve Dubois. Mary Foster. Mary Alex- ander. Janet Morris. Shirley Crisman. Pete Reynolds, and George Bassett. NORMAN HIGH MIXED CHORUS members pictured above, left to right, are: third row. Evonne Striegel. Matha Stout. Wanda Montgomery. Grace Smith. Mary Foster. Mary Alexander. Vincent Miller. Raymond Collins. Richard Henson. J. R. LeCrone. Richard Barnes, George Bassett. Steve Dubois. Arnold Higgins. Barbara Beaird. Nancy Matlock. Gloria Endicott. Ann Home. Ann Petty, Polly Fox. Joan Belden. In the second row are: Katherine Miller. Margie Allman. Maribeth Ford. Mary-Lynn Cross. Norma Lee Hart. Nell Woods. Joan Glander, Onah Sholl. Mack Murray. Bob Folio will, Joanne Abbott. Barbara Baker. Janet Morris. Trecil Wagnon, Glora Gay Cornelison. Mary Evelyn Smith. In the first row are: Loretta New- ton, Rosie Evans. Frances Ansel. Murelene McGetrick, Delores Zachary. Joan Crawford. Patricia Brown, Gene Cornelison. Dennis Lcadbettcr, S. G. Hale. Mrs. Connallv. Gerald Watts. Birch Rose, Pete Reynolds, Shirley Crisman, Nancy Spradlin, Nadine Kidd. Geneva Larson. Auwilda Green. Lois Williamson. it didn’t bring in enough for the effort. Then someone had the idea of selling Norman High pennants. This went better; and when they were through, they had enough to send everyone in the chorus to Still- water. Four members of our club were allowed to go to the big seven-state chorus in Tulsa. These were Mari- beth Ford, Nadine Kidd. Pete Reyn- olds. and George Bassett. This was a privilege coveted by all members and Justly so. for it was an inspir- ing experience. The biggest event of the year for them must have been the three days spent at Enid in the tri-state fes- tival. Sadly enough, only a limted number were allowed to go; but these came back with enough new vigor for all. They went around for weeks making everyone envious by telling all the good times they had; but they, themselves, will admit it was too exciting to sum up in a few words. Quick on its heels followed the spring festival here in Norman. This included all the music students in Norman, but the chorus had a leading part. There were ever so many more activities, but I think you’ll sec by this what magnificent achievement the chorus has made this year. m ] 1 1 iVi MRS. COMNALLY, direc- tor. is at the piano. A (‘APPELLA C'HOIR members, left to right, are: fourth row. Joanne Abbott. Onah Sholl, Rosie Wiggs, Wanda Montgom- ery. Grace Smith. Mary Alexander. Nancy Matlock, Matha Stout. Glora Gay Cornelison. Evonne Striegel; third row. Gloria Endicott, Mary Evelyn Smith. Ann Horne. Nancy Spradlin. Trecil Wagnon. Janet Morris, Myrna Snow. Barbara Baker. Kath- erine Walker. Nell Woods; second row, Claude Stoner. Geneva Larson, Nadine Kidd. Carlos Barnett, Lois Williamson. Polly Fox. Delores Zachary. Frances Ansel. Rosemarie Evans; first row. Auwilda Green. Kelly Grisso, Mary-Lynn Cross, Margie Allman, Maribeth Ford, Shirley Crisman, Joan Glander. Mary Wiseman Foster. GINGERSNAP OFFICERS shown above, left to right, are Pat Luster, president; Frances Ansel, vice-president; and Marianne Eddleman, secre- tary-treasurer. MRS. McDERMOTT, • Mac-' to her girls, is shown below with that scintillating smile on her face. She has sponsored the Gingersnaps for four years. GINGERSNAPS Girls’ Pep Club Has Promoted Pep at N.H.S. for Twenty-five Years by JOANNE ABBOTT Gingersnaps. girls' pep club, boasts a mem- bership of over one hundred girls. Under the able sponsorship of Mrs. H. V. McDermott, they have fast become the largest school-sponsored organization in Senior High School, as well as one of the most active. This fact is evident in looking over the year’s activities. During football season they were present at every game shouting Victory. Champs. and other favorites. All the members sat together at the games, making a vivid picture from the other stands in their official uniform of orange sweaters, black shirts, black sox, and saddle shoes. At the half they always marched with the band. One of the favorite formations is a magnificent NHS. Football rallies the nights before games would not have been complete without Ginger- snaps forming their long Une and yelling Your Pep.” as they followed the band through the main streets of town. The cheerleaders. Carol Willard. Betty Bryant, and Tollie Dickenson led these rallies. They are Just about the pep- piest cheerleaders any one could ever have asked for. This year's homecoming was made memor- able by the help given by Gingersnaps. Vari- ous Gingersnap committees planned stage dec- orations. field activities, and the program. These were all carried out by Gingersnaps. The big homecoming parade would have been incom- plete without Gingersnaps marching behind the band. They made a colorful picture parading through the streets singing “Norman High School. Another noteworthy event this year was the Norman-Capitol Hill football game in assembly, staged by Gingersnaps with the help of the ath- letic department. Gingersnap members com- posed the two football teams, and the boys made up the cheering section. Coach Harley Doc LaFevers said his boys were not actually as the girls represented; nevertheless It was a good game. Not to be forgotten is the nightmarish Chickasha trip. Despite the fact that there were no buses in which to travel, a large num- ber of girls attended the game. They went in a pick-up truck and on a flat truck. This method of transportation did not seem to af- (TIEERING OUR TEAM on to victory are these Gingersnaps, shown at a basketball game, exempli- fying the pep for which the club stands. feet their enthusiasm—they made the stands shake as they yelled. Throughout basketball season Gingersnaps attended every home game. They yelled and tang during the half, urging the boys on to win. A climax of the year’s activities is the let- tennan's banquet in the spring. Every detail of the banquet is worked out very carefully and is planned to make everyone have a long- to-be-remembered evening. The lettermen of the past season and their coaches are the hon- tred guests. This has been a tradition for many years at Norman High School, and every year's banquet is an unforgettable event. The president of Gingersnaps for the ensuing year o announced at the banquet. All members are very proud of their presi- dent. Pat Luster. She is unsurpassed as presi- dent and is one of the most popular girls ever to have held this office. Prances Ansel has served well as vice-president. Junior girls hold the other offices: Marianne Eddleman has quite a time keeping records straight as secretary- treasurer. and Peggy Bittman has no small task as sergeant-at-arms. Keeping so many girls quiet is quite a task. Virginia Lindsay, his- torian. collects all items that reporter Bobbie Wallace turns in. Not to be forgotten are the committee chairmen who have worked so hard getting the girls to work on their respective committees. The Gingersnaps were founded twenty-five years ago by Mrs. Walter Richards. Mrs. Eliza- beth Price Culp was the first president. Their organization is practical and functions admirably. Dues are seventy-five cents a se- mester or a dollar twenty-five cents for the school year. Pines are assessed for failure to be present at special events such as rallies, games, and meetings. Members are required to wear the uniform at all games and to school on the day of a game. Checkers are assigned to supervise certain groups to check their uni- forms and administer fines if the proper uni- form is not worn. The Gingersnaps are the best advertisement that our school could ever have as far as ath- letic activities are concerned. The bright col- ored costume is not to be mistaken as Ginger- naps parade through the streets before a game. The students in Norman High, and the citizens of Norman certainly have reason to be proud of the NHS Gingersnaps—peppiest girls ever. A SCENE snapped from a downtown pep rally, shows the cheerleaders and Gingersnaps cheering with the band as their voices ring out over Main Street. ADDITIONAL GINGERSNAP OFFICERS shown above, left to right, are: Virginia Lindsay, histor- ian: Bobbie Wallace, reporter; and Peggy Bittman. sergeant-at-arms. GIVING A YELL as they pose for TRAIL photog- raphers are cheerleaders George Bassett. Tollie Dickenson. Betty Bryant, and Carol Willard. GINGERSNAPS pictured above, left to right, are: in the third row. Marilu Sims. Shirley Crisman. Barbara Beaird. Caroline Sloan. Charlotte Gibson. Carolyn Lamirand, Joanne Abbott, and Anne Taylor; in the second row, Mary Smiley. Joyce Haskeil. Joan Belden. Jeannine Tuttle. Barbara Bryant. Bette Lou Arnspacher. Marjorie Allman, and Joanne Starzer; In the first row. Golda Rice. Mary Spinks. Mary Benge. Charleene Minor, Vera Mae Hill, Margie Davis. Pat Briscoe, Marianne Isom. Jere Johnson, Ann Gibson, and Dolores Walker. GINGERSNAPS pictured below, left to right, are: in the fourth row, Barbara Bullard. Shirley Hill. Thelma Harris. Betty Cox, Dorothy Combs. Wylodean Cornelison. Jean Johnson, and Nancy Keeling, in the third row. Trecil Wagnon. Joan Fisher. Dolores Keesley, Margie Furbee. Avo Jean Michael, Joan Johnson, and Janet Morris; in the second row. Rose Marie Shelton. Frances Samuels, Pat McKinnon, Margie Townley, Johneice Hancock, Joanne Bruton. Donna Russell. Dorothy Lane, and Joyce Hames; in the first row, Joan Craig. Mary Sue Butler. Betty Jo Miller. Carol Jane Ansel. Laquawana McClure, and Jerry Hodges. GINGERSNAPS pictured ftbovc. left to right, are: In the third row. Betty Woodrow. Charleene Lane. Louise Kennedy. Ann Crownover. Lovcta Akin. Betty King. Matha Stout. Anita Lynn; in the second row. Joan Glander. Ann Petty. June Pence. Phyllis Gay. Glora Gay Comelison. Mary Helen Combs, and Maribcth Ford: in the first row. Joan Vincent, Bobbie DeArman, Maxine Campbell. Pat McClure. Helen Vandenburg, Treva Harmon. Dorothy Harmon. Rebecca Followill, Dolores Zachary. Lave me Gill, and Mary-Lynn Cross. GINGERSNAPS pictured below, left to right, are: in the fourth row. Joyce LeCrone. Pat Luster. Neita Jo Kuwitzky. Nancy Matlock. Irma Jean O’Neil. Norma Beach. Faye Lancaster, and Kathryn Clinkenbeard; in the third row. Jaonna Andreskow- ski, Lila Stoner. Marianne Eddleman. Norma Robertson. Crystal Mobley. Rosie Wiggs. and Teresa Martin; in the second row. Rosemarie Evans. Frances Ansel. Peggy Bittman. Sue Maxson, Bobbie Wallace. Frances Walker. Pat Ogle. Nora Frances Stinson, and Virginia Lindsay; in the first row. Stephen Williams. Carol Willard. Betty Bryant, Tollie Dickenson, and Tudy Cole. F. F. A. BOYS on the fifth row are: Bob Champcau. Joe Murphy. M. I. Neher, Floyd Davis. Clonnle Davis. Billy Meyer. Dale Fox. and Mr. Foreman. On the fourth row arc: Jimell Badry. Dwayne Butler. Herbert Uhles. Frank Merkle, Morris Garner. Henry Mappes. Jack Sterling. Bill Fielder, and Arthur Thompson. On the third row are: Waldo Warren, Don Wilson. James Ward. Bill Jennings. Carroll Butler. Delbert Henderson, Paul Johnson, and Robert Martin. On the second row are: Dennis Jones and Robert Pannell. On the first row are: Gene Hansmeyer, Frank Smith. Ralph Reynolds. Elmer Horvarter, Charles Dragg. and Jack Anderson. FOREMAN’S FUTURE FARMERS MR. FOREMAN, the agri- cultural instructor, has produced over forty state champion teams. by GEORGE COBB We of Norman High School feel quite proud of our F. F. A. organization. They have not only won many prizes throughout the state but have received for the sec- ond time the gold plaque at the national chapter contest. Our F. F. A. chapter walked off with honors in apples, peaches, honey, ento- mology. and crops in the county fair held in Norman under the auspices of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Floyd Davis, president of the F. F. A., showing a grand champion Duroc Jersey boar, won the prize money in the junior competition of the county fair. He also was awarded one hundred eighty-five dollars to be used toward the purchase of a dairy or beef animal Five of our F. F. A. judging teams carried off at the Tulsa State Fair five indi- vidual first places. Kenneth Pitt was first in crop judging: Joe Murphy, first in poultry Judging: Clonnle Davis, first in entomology for boys over fourteen: and Doyle Greene, first for boys under fourteen. This was only the beginning. One hundred sixty-two prize chickens were entered in the Texas State Fair at Dallas, and Doyle Greene's bird was made grand champion of the show. F. F. A. OFFICERS WERE Floyd Davis, president: Clonnic Davis, vice-president: Joe Murphy, treas- urer; Dale Fox, secretary; Billy Meyer, reporter: and M. I. Neher, sentinel. THIS ORIGINAL FLOAT, decorated by the F. F. A. boys, received third place in the Homecoming Parade. F. F. A. BOYS are. on the fifth row: Ed Freeman. Jack Green way. Dalton Rollins. Doyle Greene. Fred Horn. Bob Moroney. Bobby Carson. James Ferguson, and Bob Pitt. On the fourth row are: Bobby Cobble. Jim Cobb. John Niedermaier. Lois Mac Taggart. Ruth Grimwood. Earl Thompson, and John Moten. On the third row are: Ernest Johnson. Doyle Gill. Bob Starzer, Kenneth Pitt, and Joe Morgan. On the second row are: Roy French. Bill Crownover. Billy Hansmeyer. Mike Hall, and Charles Conklin. On the first row are: Charles Harman, Thomas Meyer. J. C. Smith. Richard Greenway, and Robert Rider. In the State Fair in Oklahoma City Lois Mac- Taggart, one of the two girls interested in agricul- ture. rated high in wool grading. In Kansas City the F. F. A. received its highest award, the gold plaque, presented to the Norman chapter for the second time. This year Norman shared the honor with fifteen other chapters in the nation. Bob Bates, president of the Future Farmers last year, received the plaque in ceremonies wit- nessed by approximately eleven thousand F. F. A. members including delegates from forty-eight states. Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The plaque was pre- sented to Norman’s chapter because of its exten- sive program, including aid offered to the farmers of the community, and because of other coopera- tive activities. In the Oklahoma Poultry Federation show, held in Oklahoma City from December the third to the eighth. Norman F. F. A. members marked up sec- ond and third place victories. Winning teams were Floyd Davis. Joe Murphy, and Jack Green- way. second place: and J. C. Smith. M. I. Ncher, Jr., and Clonnie Davis, third place. Twenty-two states entered this contest with seven thousand birds up for competition. The F. F. A. has received financial aid not only THESE FIVE F.F.A. BOYS have Just enjoyed a vigorous game of volleyball. This court and other game equipment aid them in passing their spare time. from the school board but also from the enthusias- tic businessmen of our city. Last year the F. F. A. boys tried their luck with hot beds and cold frames, and because of the suc- cess of that project they built a greenhouse last summer in which to grow tomatoes, cabbages, and other plants, including some flowers. The F. F. A. boys also have purchased blue jackets with their names embroidered on them. The school board has bought a plot of ground east of their present building, and plans for construction of another building have been made. Officers of the chapter this year are Floyd Davis, president: Clonnie Davis, vice-president; Dale Fox. secretary: M. I. Neher, sentinel; Joe Murphy, treasurer: Billy Meyer, reporter. Bobby Wallace was elected by the student body as queen this year, to be crowned at the F. F. A. banquet in April by Floyd Davis. All work and no play is bad; and so the F. F. A. has its own volley ball court, ping pong table, and other game equipment. To Mr. Foreman belongs the credit of his prize- winning chapter. We give praise to him and his chapter for the outstanding work they have done. ROBERT STARZER S STEER was one of the out- standing animals owned by F.F.A. boys this year. This fine Hereford has been exhibited in several livestock shows with favorable results. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA, left to right, are: third row. Margaret Allen. Ruth Griimvood, Anna Jo Crownover. Avo Jean Michael. Betty Sterling. Roberta Short, and Pat Ogle; second row. Mrs. Rolette, Virginia Maloney. Bobbie DeAr- man, Mary Benge. Jerry Hodges. Loretta Wilson, Juanita Panned; first row. La Verne Gill. Mildred Wilmett, Sue Maxson. Laquawana McClure. Maxine Campbell. Barbara Nunn, and Mildred Jackson. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS by CHARLOTTE GIBSON One of the hardest working organizations in Norman High School is the Chapter of Future Homemakers of America, or as we know them, F. H. A. They began their year’s work before school started, in fact, in August. Betty Sterling. Roberta Short, and Donita Garrison got together and made a gingham bedspread, a dressing table skirt, and curtains for the bedroom in the Home- making Building. Another one of the tasks that the girls completed was to give a jitney” lunch with the help of the girls who were taking Home- making. They gave this in November, and made about forty dollars. One of the highlights of this year was the big rally held in Oklahoma City at the end of the state-wide F. H. A. Week. This rally lasted all day. and the F. H. A. girls from all over the state at- tended. The Norman girls served as ushers for this occasion. February 28th was a big day in the life of Anna Jo Crownover, for she attended the Sub-Regional F. H. A. Rally at Edmond as the delegate for the Norman Chapter. These and many other things were planned in the weekly meetings on Wednesday afternoons. The girls did extensive entertaining besides hard work. In February they entertained the F. F. A. boys in response to the picnic the boys gave them in the fall. The Mother’s Day banquet was a big event on the calendar of the girls. This year they had a beautiful dinner for the girls' mothers in the week preceding Mother’s Day. The Chapter had a very successful year under the guidance of their sponsor, Mrs. Inez Rolette and the officers, who were: Betty Sterling, presi- dent: Ruth Grimwood. vice-president: Anna Jo Crownover, treasurer: La Verne Gill, secretary: Bobbie DeArman, historian: Jerry Hodges, song leader; and Roberta Short, reporter. Work, fun, and learning have been combined with good fellowship to make this organization a most important part of high school life. F. H. A. OFFICERS WERE: Betty Sterling, president: Ruth Grimwood. vice-president: Anna Jo Crownover. treasurer: and La Verne Gill, secretary: Bobby DeArman. historian; Roberta Short, reporter: and Jerry Hodges, song leader. VOCATIONAL MOMF MAKING FOOTBALL QUEEN PAT LUSTER appears with her attendants and escorts. A MEMORABLE HOMECOMING by SAM WILSON Homecoming at NHS this year was a memorable event. Launch- ing the annual Homecoming cele- bration with a ceremonious coro- nation. Norman High School stu- dents and alumni paid homage to their school with a spirited after- noon program followed by a pa- rade of school floats and climaxed by the Norman-Shawnec football game that evening. Approximately one hundred fifty alumni were present at the coronation and a much larger group at the game. The group enjoyed the corona- tion of the queen, singing of sen- ii LEE CLUB FLOAT wins second place. timental songs, introduction of principal speakers and visitors, and a pep rally. Paul Fitzgerald acted as master of ceremonies and officially opened the program by announcing the coronation of Football Queen Pat Luster. Miss Luster, escorted by James Bradshaw, team captain, advanced to the throne accompanied by her twelve attendants, who were es- corted by members of the team, where she received the crown from co-captain Milton Smith. Preced- ing the queen and her attendants were Dana Janell Cole as flower girl and Stephen Robert Williams, crown bearer. The attendants and their escorts were as pictured above, left to right: Reece McGee, Marjorie Allman, Walter Ratliff. Maribeth Ford. Roy Hamilton. Mary Helen Combs. J. N. Johnson, Janet Morris. Bobbie Wallace. Mack Murray. Ted Reynolds. Pat Briscoe. James Bradshaw, Stephen Williams. Miss Luster, Dana Ja- nell Cole. Milton Smith. Shirley Hill. Phil Kidd. Marilu Sims. Rose- marie Evans. Richard Greenway. Mack Sherman. Barbara Bryant Jack Lockett. Glora Gay Comeli- son. Richard Starzer, Fran Ansel, and Jim Paul Dickonson. After a program of songs, and addresses by school officials and coaches, the audience adjourned to witness the twenty-six float pa- rade led by the band and the Gin- gersnaps. Miss Luster was also presented at the half-time of the Norman- Shawnee football game with Brad- shaw doing the crowning duties. The only disappointment of the Homecoming events was the 7-6 loss to Shawnee in the festival's football game. The entire ar- rangements for the coronation were made by Mrs. Hugh McDer- mott and the Gingersnaps. FIRST PLACE in Homecoming Parade goes to F. H. A. JOTBALL QUEEN PAT LUSTER escorted by the team captains. JAMES BRADSHAW crowns Miss Luster at the half-time of the Homecoming game. F. F. A. FLOAT wins third place. DANCING is probably the most popular feature of Teen Town. At any rate these people seem to be enjoying it. OUR TOWN Teen Town Ends Its Biggest Year by MARIANNE ISOM This year the Norman Teen Town has reached the peak of its popularity and has seen the fulfill- ment of its ultimate purpose. Things got off to a promising start with the election of Maurice Hol- land as mayor to succeed Raymond Collins whose term expired in October. Raymond was elected mayor too late last year to be recognized in the 1946 TRAIL. He deserves much credit for his work in this position. Maurice seemed to be just the “spark” we needed; and when the YWCA sent us Miss Eloisc Shannon as sponsor, success was a cinch. “Shanny is our idea of what a sponsor should really be. and a large part of Teen Town’s achievements are attributed to her persistent efforts to make them such. Maurice was ably backed by our council, elected by the student body. The council was composed of Barbara Bryant, Marjorie Allman, and Ray- mond Collins, senior representatives; Jerry Lemon and Joanne Abbott, representing the juniors; Maty Sue Butler and Sydney Durham, representing the sophomores; and Jerry Bullard. Karen Dickenson. Karl Von Keller, and Robert Howard, junior high school representatives. Reacting as most typical American teen-agers do. by popular demand we chase Stardust as our favorite all time all-timer. A good dance floor and a wide selection of records have contributed to make dancing the most popular pastime at “City Hall.” Square dancing was often an added feature. Needless to say. the coke bar played an important part in every evening's activities, and of course the pool tables were constantly in use. The hill-billy motif in which Teen Town is decorated is unique and has been the impetus for many laughs. In fact an enjoyable evening could be spent just following the humorous adventures of characters in the murals adorning the walls. Open on Friday and Saturday nights. Teen Town has been the scene of victory dances and a festive Halloween party fit for the best of hob- goblins; and at our March of Dimes dance, to which high school students from surrounding towns were invited, the entire proceeds of admit- tance went to the Infantile Paralysis Foundation. We all experienced a great sense of satisfaction from the knowledge that through a worthwhile cause we were contributing to the health and well-being of children who were not able to be up and about, celebrating the evening as we had been. The biggest event of all was the gala New Year's Eve party with traditional horns, confetti, serpentine, and a hast of people making good use of them. Attendance reached a high mark, and it is certain that Elsa Maxwell's guests never spent a more enjoyable evening. Reaching the close of a very successful year. Teen Town found itself well on its feet and look- ing forward to even brighter achievements. Nat- urally it will continue to function all summer; but when leaves begin to fall and school bells ring again next September, then more than ever the favorite cry at the end of each school week will be. Let's go to Teen Town tonight! So Teen Town has ended an exceedingly eventful year with a promising forecast of a bigger and better one. MAURICE HOLLAND was HERE IS PROOF positive that the new year was unanimously elected mayor of properly ushered in by Norman High students. Teen Town. MISS ELOISI SHANNON capably served as Teen Towi sponsor. CURTAIN CALL by CHARLOTTE GIBSON “And shall I dye everything in this bag yellow? asked Louella, the maid, in a dramatic moment in the all-school play. A Case of Springtime. which was performed in Norman High School on November 7. 1946. IxjucUu asked Mrs. Parker, the mother, this very Important question. This play was under the direction of Mrs. Nellie Childs. Pierre Dclattrc and Jim Uhles played the parts of the two high school boys. Bob and Dickie Parker. Bob had a great interest in magic tricks or anything which would seem important in the eyes of his girl friend. Joan Abernaker, who was played by Pran Ansel. Arnold Higgins was superb in the part of the father, Mr. Parker, who was constantly trying to get his sons to eat their oat- meal. Anne Oakes played the part of the mother who was trying to protect her son from the wrath of the principal of the high school, his father, the P. T. A. ladies, the local zoo officials, and the police. Tollie Dickenson. Mary Smiley, and Tre- cll Wagnon were the P. T. A. women who had quite an eventful afternoon while calling on Mrs. Parker. Marjorie Allman as Betty, and Ted Wilson as Eddie were two people that attempted to help Bob. Gwen, played by Peggy Bittman, was Dickie s girl friend who brought him candy from her father's candy store in order to carry his books to school. At least she thought that his muscle-building ex- ercises were doing some good. We wonder! Mr. Abernaker. played by Don Thoes. did not seem to appreciate his dress coats being used in a magic trick, torn, and still later dyed bright yellow’. Lou- ella. the maid who did the dyeing, was played by Bette Lou Amspacher. Poor Bob had even more trouble with the secretary at the zoo, Miss Bright, played by Joanne Darrow and with the plain clothesman, Clyde Bassett. The stage manager was Bob Starzer. Jack West and Richard Barnes were in charge of the stage setting and scenery. Richard Miller was publicity manager, and Mrs. Alice Fleming and the Norman High Art Class took charge of the pasters. Don bittman was in charge of the curtain, and Don Willard was property manager. Victor de la Torre was sound effects man. Since the cast seemed to have had as much fun giving the play as the audience had watching the performance, it was. indeed, a grand success. THE COMPELETE CAST of the All-School Play is pictured below. To the right: Pierre Delattre. Jim Uhles. and Peggy Bittman arc .. mining a coat. FRANCES ANSEL and Pierre Delattre are re- hearsing for the final scene of the play. ARNOLD HIGGINS. Marjorie Allman. Anne Oakes. Don Thoes. Frances Ansel. Ted Wilson, and Bette Lou Amspacher are watching Pierre Delattre perform a magic trick. AS WE LOOK BACK The Things We Take for Granted Today Are the Lasting Memories of Tomorrow It’s easy enough to say now, in May of 1947. in the glow of graduation or expected vacation. “This has been a grand year. We’ll never forget it. In a quiet moment nowr and then some of us may question whether ten years from now we won’t look at the ’47 TRAIL and wonder who those queer-looking adolescents were, anyway. We. the editors and writers and fact gatherers, the photog- raphers and story tellers, think not. As we look back, we realize that many vivid little scenes, unnoticed at the time, colored the tapestry of the year — personalities and events which complete the warp and woof of our high school life. To make the picture complete, we have asked various people, including others than mem- bers of the staff, to contribute ideas to this page. Here are some of the stories that never made the headlines, some of the year’s reactions, as we ghost-write them for you. Before the curtains parted on the first TRAIL program, as the prayer leader opened the assembly, in the wings to right and left stood the characters in readiness: The villyun. with his fierce mustach- los, clutched the bicycle on which he was soon to carom into the quiet living room. The modest princess in her pasteboard crown held in her hands the two marbles which would bounce on the floor as she dropped her eyes. The property man held the torpedoes to create the series of shattering explosions and the cymbal to strike the fatal four- teen strokes of midnight! Yet, without a signal from the sponsors, everyone bowed his head, and all in unison repeated with the speaker the Lord's Prayer. That was Norman High School. Near the climax of the TRAIL Queen campaign the hard-working sophomores stored dozens of fresh doughnuts in the TRAIL storeroom. Yes, the juniors and seniors found the doughnuts, and ate! But they left behind a row of dimes and nickles across the table, at regular sophomore doughnut- rates, every penny a vote for the sophomore can- didate. That, too, was Norman High School. Can anybody forget Norman High at noontime? Everybody was there—crowded about in friendly bull sessions and dog piles. Can anybody for- get the noon hilarity of the dead possum chase? Noon was the time to talk over the latest football game and coronation. In a warm sun. this shoot- ing the breeze could continue forever, for all we care. Right now we can hear those husky lines- men chanting the current Gotta-GIRL-Friend ! Look through the TRAIL and see how many pic- tures were taken at noon. Norman High in the sun! Norman High at noon! Nor will we forget these pictures: students read- ing comic books in enrollment line, the bantam- weight lifting the 230-pound tackle, the boy from Colombia thrilling us with a genuine rumba, a teacher throwing paper wads by means of a pres- sure tank. We recall vividly one student’s fine por- trayal of a brat in the all-school play, a veteran’s anxiety over the non-arrival of a government check, a senior’s hustling hamburger business, the superb solos of our best singers, the Gingersnaps’ mythical trip to Afghanistan. We cannot sparo reference to the mumps epidemic in February, the library mouse, the final success of one of the pret- tiest girls in school in her resolute determination to squirt water through her teeth, the fads and fashions of saddle shoes and | eroxide hair-do’s and leg tan (real or bottled , and the tastes in records. Do you recognize them? They are the montage of high school. Even while all these things were happening, we knew we would remember them. That is part of the pleasure. That’s the fun of standing in the middle of things and looking back and ahead at the same time. That is perhaps something that the war has taught us. We haven’t said much about the war, but we haven't forgotten it. We have been proud of the boys from the service who were with us. and thankful that we. ourselves, were talking at noon, going to Teen Town, getting homework, rather than away somewhere in uni- form. or worrying over those who were away. Wc were glad that next year our friends would be here, and routine would go on, with movies in Mr. Mich ael’s room, new parts for the TRAIL camera, book in the library, programs in the auditorium, home- room Christmas trees, numbers on the scoreboard, and popcorn to eat. Nor can we overlook our gratitude to the alumni. We almost see their ghosts whisking down the halls now and then. We look at the trophies in the cases and the paintings on the walls, sec familiar names, and give them a mental salute. In recalling a mood or a moment from the year’s memories, we emphasize another important factor—the reaction of the student body. An ac- tual event may be less important than our accept- ance of it. Win or lose, Norman High was unde- featable in spirit. Maybe that is the reason why we produced some upsets in athletic contests. The will to succeed in each undertaking was ever pres- ent. Our artistic and carefully executed produc- tions such as the Christmas tableau, Homecoming assembly, school plays, band concerts, and corona- tions demonstrated the eagerness of the students to combine their varied talents in presenting trib- utes to our school. Our support of worthy causes, campaigns, and civic drives offers evidence of our willingness to take our places eventually as de- pendable citizens in the world of tomorrow. All classes, eighth grade to senior, say good- bye to '46-'47 and hail to ’47-'48. The boys and girls who met in class rooms, halls, and assemblies, and who gathered in the noonday sun step into their places in the permanent record of the TRAIL, a year of high school life. Picture of the Year About fifteen minutes before the first bell of the afternoon, the students of Norman High gather about in front of the building in the warm sunshine and indulge in friendly conver- sations to discuss the latest happening—ball game, contest, impending examination or boy- girl development. The picture on the opposite page shows them doing just that in the carefree spirit of the American high school student. EXCHANGE OF MONEY ($1.00 In this case is really a serious thing. PAUL FITZGERALD is caught by X-ray photography releas- THE SUBJECT OF CONVERSA- ing his inhibitions and acting like a picture taker. TION was evidently understood by everyone but Bette Lou. RESTING UP for an arduous afternoon's sleep in fourth and fifth hours are six good-looking boys! DOC IS INTRODUCING the fool- tall toys, among whom Is Lover Eoy Portwood. EVERYWHERE YOU POINT the camera, It seems as if Dufran’s there. “VAS YOU DARE, SHARLIE?” It was an exciting game even if we did lose by one point. HOW IS THIS for perfect timing? Those photographers are lucky people, anyway. WHAT DID LOCKETT AND COLEMAN do to deserve THIS ATTITUDE evidently didn’t scare the this? These sophomore girls seem to be enjoying it even Pampa team very much. If Rlrrl Isn't. WE ARF. THE GOPH-ER GIRLS, we always go for men; they never go for us . . but those sacks (the burlap ones) really were a novelty. BOBBY WALLACE, our F.F.A. queen, is dem- onstrating one of those winning smiles that got her all of those votes. THESE SENIOR BEAUTIES are demonstrating that personality plus. (The writer was paid very well for that line.) WHAT HAPPENED to the ever-present smile of Barbara's? Of course. Mary-Lynn likes to have her picture taken! THINGS MUST BK BAI) when people can’t find a better place to sit than that! OKLAHOMA WEATHER is subject to frequent change as is shown here. This was supposed to be ’’Winter.” GUESS WHAT these two dignified Juniors are looking at! EVIDENTLY NANCY KEELING is trying to match the proved prowess of ’’Crane Shooter Combs. ONE OF THE MANY PASTIMES of the ambi- tious student body is illustrated here. DISCUSSING THINGS are I'm from South of the Eorder Schwartz. Jack I'm Crazy Whistler, and Gene I’m Making Money Rainbolt. THE WEAKER SEX apparently has intimidated poor Pierre. Is he pleading for his life? FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS, indeed! About two seconds before the last bell rings, the students start to wander inside. AFTER SCHOOL it takes one second for the stu dents to get outside to breathe fresh air. THE ART OF SHARPENING A PLANE is taught to her second hour class by Mrs. McDermott. rrfOUR PHOTOGRAPHER LOST his way and ended at the junior high building. LONG STOCKINGS were a fad back In February. Or was it Just that they were ashamed of their ankles? LEVIS were quite the fad among the boys, espe- cially •■Western Kidd. THESE EDUCATED PERSONS watch the birdie! FRITCH DRUG STORE ☆ “I treasure your confidence in me as the most precious asset of my business.” ☆ HERMAN F. FRITCH The Druggist 307 E. Main Phone 505 POTTS AND WILLCOX ICE CREAM STORE ☆ 230 N. Porter Phone 476 Dear Editors: Are there any good cooks on your staff? I hope so. for I have a splendid recipe for a full-grown sophomore. The sophomores this year have been to wonderful that we can't afford to let our stand- ards get lower at NHS. Start in the fall with a big green freshman. Put him through the mill of enrollment, season with a little gray matter, and knead in a lot of boneheads. Expose to tests every six weeks, add a few repri- mands. and set to rise for three months. By September you will have a well-risen young sophomore. Repeat in general the process of the the year before, kneading in more gray matter along the way. Use circles, triangles, and trapezoids for pounding in dates (the well known history variety , and smooth over with a few lines of iambic penta- meter. Squeeze him hard several times for dough for TRAIL Queen contests and such things. Fin- ally. bake him with finals in May and he will be ready to become as fine a Junior as he was a sopho- more. This recipe is fool-proof. A FACULTY MEMBER At this rate he will certainly be well-done when he is a senior.—Eds. Dear Editors: I think the greatest curse which has ever fallen on high school students is grades. All the evils of school can be blamed on grades. They make people terrified every sixth week. Worst of all. they even make some people resort to that most disgusting time-saver, studying. Some eager people even do homework. The remedy of all such evils would be to abolish them. Yours truly. FRANKLIN G. HUNT No. we couldn’t abolish grades. If we did. parents wouldn't have any reason to make their delinquent adolescent offspring stay home at night, to take the car away from them for a week, or to take their allowance away from them. This problem might be solved by a solution sug- gested once by Miss Sugden: Sell the grades. If this were put into effect, we could have the swankiest school in the state.—Eds. BLACK MOTOR CO. Parduhn’s Hatchery A. D. “Ad Rlack Baby Chicks—Feeds Authorized Dealer Poultry Supplies Vi Block South of Main St., on Highway 77 126 N. Porter Phone 2411 Phone 488 Norman. Ok!a. [! 0] AND CLEANERS 117 East Main NORMAN. OKLAHOMA Phone 497 Dear Editors: I want to voice the universal dissatisfaction against one of the most diabolical bases of our school system—the test. It seems as though it were brought from the medieval torture chambers to ruin the happy life of our twentieth century scholars. The test is one of the most unnerving and health- ruining influences of our present-day civilization. Only when the test Is abolished, will a perfect schol- astic life be attained. So here is to the joyous day when all mankind is freed—operation test abolition. Sincerely yours, GEORGE COBB Yes, Mr. Cobb, maybe you have something. We'll refer you to our psychiatrist.—Eds. Dear Editors: Just what is this new rule about having to have an excused-absence slip from the doctor to get an •■admit? My goodness! You'd think from the tone of their voices the school officials (please note, Mr. Ewbank didn't believe the students really went to the doctor. Personally, I can’t think of anyone who might try to get away with some act such as skip- ping school or going to the show instead of to the doctor's. I hope that Mr. E. reads this and takes a gentle hint, not to have a doctor's excuse. Yours truly, JOANNE ABBOTT P.S. Why have excuses at all? Why not just let us come into the office and have Mr. Ewbank take our temperatures and look at our tongues? And not take our pulses?—Eds. Dear Editors: Climbing upon my soap box, I would like to enter a complaint in your worthy yearbook. In Norman High where are the manners expected of modern society—things like opening doors for others and refraining from chewing gum when it annoys oth- ers? Our discourteous attitude at games, such as booing, and our disrespectful behavior in assemblies, such as talking and giggling, do anything but give a favorable opinion of our school. Defacing public property also comes under this heading. Would we whittle away at our own furniture? Certainly not. and we should treat our school property with like regard. Here is looking forward to a more consid- erate and thoughtful school next year. Hopefully yours. ANNE CROWNOVER J. K. CRANE, Jeweler FINE WATCH REPAIRING — ENGRAVING — First Door East of University Theater MASSEY DRUG We Sell It Cheaper [91] 112 W. Main St. Phone 165 r —Serving Oklahoma for— Over a Quarter of a Century 792 ASP AVENUE Near Campus Gjomeris. meru xhop You'll hear it ayain and again. I got it at Garner’s.” __________________J Congratulations to Norman High School on their 52nd Successful Year FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORMAN. OKLAHOMA Total Resources Over $4,000,000.00 [92] [93] Clothes devoted to putting A Man AT EASE! McCALL’S SUPER FOOD MARKET 301 W. Main Phone 170 Dear Editors: On behalf of the students. I plead, beg, and en- treat your writers to spell the names of the students so that at least the owner of the appellation will recognize it as his own. Please ask, or if need be. force your budding jour- nalistic geniuses to subdue the insane desire to ren- der once proud names unrecognizable. You might put in a word with the printers who also get in their share of the fun. It is possible to recognize instantly a person in the throes of this form of insanity. He begins to chortle wickedly to himself, and his face lights up in an evil smile. The only known treat- ment is immediately to pour quantities of cold water over the afflicted person’s head. I. myself, have suffered much. The most in- genious attempt to maul the spelling of my once proud name was made by an inspired TIGER staff member. His contribution was Ernew. He is now undergoing treatment for his condition. I have very little hope that it will be spelled cor- rectly but I sign this, ERNIE SCHULTZ It's a hard life, Ernew.”—Eds. C. R. ANTHONY CO. Norman’s Oldest Department Store 210 E. Main St. Phone 31 THOMAS FURNITURE CO. New Used FURNITURE Bought Sold 123 W. Main Call 348 Southern Floral Shop on the Campus 317 W. Boyd Phone 1000 NORMAN STEAM LAUNDRY Norman’s Largest and Finest Laundry 121 E. Gray St. Phone 71 [94] YOUR FAVORITE THEATER— SOONER ★ BOOMER ★ —BRINGS YOUR FAVORITE PICTURES UNIVERSITY ★ VARSITY ★ FLYING TIGER Across from High School Leadbetter Motor Co. BUICK and PONTIAC 306 E. Main Phone 571 Smalley Plumbing and Heating 108 W. Main Phone 156 Dear Eds: It seems to me we hear too much about queens around here, and not. enough about kings. I think there ought to be a TRAIL king, at least. I'm perfectly modest about this: anyway. I have a slight squint in my left eye. and freckles, and I don't suppose anybody would vote for me. drat it. But I just can't help getting heart-flippity over thinking how nice it would be to be kissed by Shirley Hill or maybe Pat Luster, if the Gingersnaps could have a king too. I guess we could have two kings. And to be the TRAIL king and have all those Gopher Girls dance down the aisle to the throne in front of ME! Oh. boy! I know George Bassett would get a lot of votes, and I like Georgie all right. So I nominate him for TRAIL king next year. He could comb the hair up out of his eyes and just look real purty. I won't sign my real name, because I live away out at the edge of town and don’t really have time to campaign. HANK HARDSPOKE I, ye female editor, am all for it.—Eds. Dear Eds: As one who makes her livin' pointin' a moral. I also wish to point with pride to the fine work being done in assembling the TRAIL. As I stagger home each evening at five-thirty, carrying the papers I love to grade (end quotes , I look forward to next day’s staff meeting. Seems mighty nice, too, to see all the staff co- operating on decisions. Colloquially yours. L. SEARCY Is this satire? If not, we sincerely thank you — Eds. [95] QUALITY CLEANING DOWNEY SHOE SHOP WEBB GLASS CO. CLEANERS SHOES RENEWED “Everything in Automobile Glass” 410 E. Main Phone 127 129 N. Porter Phone 834 [96] A Lasting Tribute to a Living Memory of Your Days in High School R? 2L euce [07] 3014 Boyd Telephone 840 THOMPSON’S Moving: Storage Co. Not a Scratch in a Truckload MOVING------- ----STORAGE--- -------CRATING Phone 225 224 W. Main St. Second Generation in N. H. S. Dear Eds: All told it's been a swell year. We've had our lighter moments and. it goes without saying, our darker ones, too. Everyone who went to Pampa seemed to have had a fine time, but for some strange reason future excursions to Texas by our football team have been banned. The Gopher Girls were a big hit and will become a Norman High legend. Roy Acuff just didn’t realize what he was missing with- out Dalton Bowman. Milton Smith, and Reece Mc- Gee in his troop. No one will ever forget our Home- coming. one of the most beautiful we’ve yet seen. Reminiscingly, MARIANNE ISOM You forgot a few incidents such as, the TRAIL Queen contest, which was the hottest of the year, the coronation which I. ye male editor, will never forget (mm-m-mm-mm . and the courtship of Mack Murray.—Eds. Dear Eds: Don’t you think that sitting under the edge of the balcony is fun? I do! You can collect so many strange articles. So many things fall that you are unable to count them on all ten fingers. It is also interesting to have gum in your hair and pop corn down the back of your neck. Yours dodgingly, CHARLOTTE GIBSON We would suggest you start a hobby of such ar- ticles and label it ‘’collections from basketball games.” According to your letter, you should have been quite successful in your collection up-to-date: everytime we sit under such spots something hard hits us on the head and we collect a few stars.—Eds. [98] DAVIS DRUG The Friendly Store RAMBO Insurance Agency PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS business for your protection SODAS COSMETICS SUNDRIES EVERY KIND OF SURE Fast Free Service INSURANCE PHONE 552 309 E. Main Phone 2477 58 ytflRS Of PROGRESS PRODUCERS OF FINE PRINTING INCLUDING “THE TRAIL” 111 SOUTH PETERS • NORMAN [99] 9 REETINGS... ★ Friends like you are the solid foundation of a store like ours. ★ UHLES MASTER FOOD MARKET 210-212-214 East Gray Street Phones 2081-2082 Dear Eds: I don't C Y we have 2 take tests. The more I take M. the dumber I get: the dumber I get, the more I take M. I C no advantages 4 M. but I C plenty of disadvantages. 2 me tests R a waste of time. I study 4 M, when I know I'll flunk M. Teach- ers don't like to grade M; we don't like 2 take M. So let’s U and me propose no more tests 4 Norman High. C U Later, MARIBETH FORD Tests are foolish in ways. We perfectly under- stand that the kiddies don’t like to take them. But think! If we didn’t take tests, teachers wouldn't have anything to do and. therefore, there would be unemployment. They and their families would starve, and they would have to beg to exist. We wouldn’t want to carry the load on our minds of thinking we caused someone to go into poverty. So tell them to bring the tests on; we won't have anybody saying we caused a teacher to commit sui- cide because she he? was unemployed.—Eds. Dear Editors: I’m writing to you with regard to a very fasci- nating subjects—nicknames in our fair school. Of the more familiar are George '‘Ditty’’ Cobb. Grand ville Porky” Northern. James Tiny” Brad- shaw. Franklin Foxy Hunt. David Feet LeCrone, and Herschel Heavy Dye. Even you editors haven’t escaped—“Birdlegs Hill and Fitzy” Fitzgerald. Most peculiar, huh? Sincerely. POT LUSTER Very. Also peculiar are the names Paul Fitz- gerald calls Leigh Ortenburger — a different one every day. A few of these are Ortensteino. Orten- strauser. Ortenbaum, Ortenswartz. Ortenbacher, etc. One even grew to Lehistein Ortenschultz.—Eds. REED FOSTER DRUG PARKER PENS 205 E. Main St. Phone 13 Jess Walden Cleaners PHONE 464 PHONE 121 North Porter Avenue NORMAN MOTOR PARTS COMPANY 313 E. Main Phone 307 [100] Security National Bank ☆ This bank extends friendly greetings to the Faculty and Student Body of Norman High on their fifty-second anniversary. ☆ We are proud of the fine records being made by Norman High students and graduates. ☆ We invite you to discuss your banking needs with us. We are able and eager to serve you. W. H. Patten. President D. H. Grisso. Vice-President R. W. Hutto, Chairman of the Board Bert Baggott, Cashier John McFarland. Assistant Cashier Dale S. Wood. Assistant Cashier NORMAN COURTS HOTEL Jim Crocker OWNER RECOMMENDED BY DUNCAN HINES Jeweler DIAMONDS e WATCHES Norman ACME CLEANERS For Fine Cleaning 118 W. Main St. Phone 412 Dear Editors: We should make use of the tangible odors that come from Mr. Shelton's chemistry room. Let's turn the matter over to Rainbolt. Goins, and Lynn; have the smell sliced, put up in packaged sandwiches, and sold to Antartica; if they couldn't be used by the Byrd expedition, they would surely grow blond curls on penguins. The surplus funds could be used to buy clothespins to wear on our noses: in addition to helping us withstand the smell, the clothespins would make our noses look a trifle like Ortenburger's. Al- though such a slant ol nose makes him look as if he found life a bit unsavory, still you can't deny that it's a good-looking nose. Come to think of it—we could issue a clothespin with every TRAIL deliv- ered. Sniffingly yours, ANON Y. MUS Wouldn't life be dull if everyone's nose looked like Ortenburger’s? No offense intended.—Eds. Dear Eds: Much to the chagrin and embarrassment of many students, the mumps moved in at Norman High with a bang. Sitting at home in bed, puffed up and look- ing very dignified, to say the least, the victims were a sight to behold, while their more fortunate (?) classmates looked on with jeering grimaces until they, too. began to feel funny.” Some of the more ludicrous were: George “I feel fine Cobb, Peggy Puffy Bittman. J. Edward I only stayed home a day Portwood, Jeannine I guess I didn't have ’em Tuttle. Don Why couldn’t I get them Bittman. and Shirley I started it all Crisman. HATING SOUR PICKLES. I AM, MARIANNE I HAD 'EM. TOO ISOM All of us in the Southwestern organization take great pride in our school Annuals, particularly The Trail. We have been selected to make the engravings for the last seventeen years, which we consider an enviable record. Naturally we feel close to Norman High School. Best wishes to the graduating class. We hope for the very best for everyone of you. ENGRAVING CO. [102] OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. SECURITY ABSTRACT CO. G. H. COBB. Pres. GEO. T. COBB, Sec'y. NORMAN. OKLAHOMA Member Oklahoma Title Assn. ABSTRACTS Member American Title Association GARDNER’S Grocery and Market 531 E. Main Phone 452 Downtown Norman — On The Campus McCall s Men's Stores SINCE 1900 The first thought in quality The last word in style L103] Lindquist Tire Shop 217 W. Main Phone 704 General Tires TUBES — BATTERIES and WHEEL BALANCING ★ TIRE REPAIR A SPECIALTY SINCE 1922 ROAD SERVICE GERALD A. HOLLMAN 1031 W. Lindsay St. Phone 660 AMERICAN NATIONAL Insurance Company RAYMOND MUSIC GIFT SHOP Gifts for Every Occasion WE NOW SPECIALIZE IN BABY SHOWER GIFTS, TOYS AND GAMES Music for Teacher and Students 102 E. Main Phone 647 LINDSAY DRUG STORE VAN-PICK OIL CO. JAMES S. DOWNING. Druggist Prescriptions Our Specially TYDOL GASOLINE EXIDE BATTERIES VEEDOL AGENCY FOR MOTOR OILS WHITMAN’S CANDIES Crawford and Comanche 114 E. Main St. Phone 362 Phone 36 [104] The Student MEN’S SHOP • CLOTHING • FURNISHINGS • SPORTING GOODS COLLEGE SHOP ACROSS FROM O. U. BRINKLEY Furniture Company ★ ★ ★ THE RIGHT FURNITURE FOR YOUR HOME ★ ★ ★ 121 East Main Phone 2790 Dear Editors: It has been customary at Norman High School that we come to school at the ridiculous hour of 9 a.m. One has to rise in the middle of the night to get here on time. Just why couldn't we have classes take up at—say 10:30? We should all be in such a good mopd that we could learn In an hour what we are now learning in two hours. Then we would have thirty minute classes. I think that someone in your rank could see that something is done to help modernize our school in the way suggested above. Sincerely. JIMMY LYNN We wholeheartedly agree!—Eds. Dear Eds: If Archie, the office cockroach, reincarnation of an old newspaperman, could write letters. I guess I can too. As a matter of fact. I’m writing with my tail dipped in Mrs. Keeley's ink-bottle. I had in- tended to use Mr. Chaffin's typewriter, but Mr. Stubbs has locked the door again, and the trip down to the boiler room and up the radiator pipe is just too long for me in my weakened condition. It's high time something was done for us mice, and that is what I’m writing about. Especially there's the matter of the TRAIL candy. I understand that it was taken from the vault and put in Miss Ven- able's locked cabinet especially to keep us mice out of it. That is rank discrimination and something we certainly don't like We mice have our rights. In a democratic world a certain amount of luxuries should be set aside for us. We prefer the kind of hersheys with the nuts in them, though the plain ones will do. We aren’t hard to please. And then the matter of lunches: I am a mouse who can take it or leave it. but some mice here just eat a lunch the way they find it packed, and it docs seem to me that there is certainly too much onion in the hamburger. It should be properly mixed on a better ratio. I have heard of n R-—heavens, these letters are hard on my tail—and perhaps that would do. Then things wouldn't happen like last week, when Wilmer Wagner got his lunch eaten in one morning. I didn't eat that, but the mouse that did just went haywire hunting for something tasty. His judgment had been entirely ruined by too much onion the week before. Another thing—we don't like the taste of the pasta on the backs of these library books; the books in the storeroom are a little better. And while I’m squeaking of it, what's all this habit of moving books around? No sooner do we get used to nibbling on Silas Marner than the books are moved and Henry Esmond brought in, those with the rebound backs that taste like kerosene. Well, that's all for this time. I just wanted to warn you that we mice are organizing. We are all throwing in together, and may even get a few mice from the Junior High to join—though that is rather unlikely. Anyway, if something isn’t done for us, you will hear from us. We mice get around, you know. Our pledge ceremonies are secret, but our club is called T. A. M. E.—Technical Association of Mice Educated. Sorry about my writing: my tail gets tired. But Marianne Isom will have to proof tills, anyway. Let us mice hear from you. Be squeaking at you, THE LIBRARY MOUSE. Secretary T. A. M. E. [105] NORMAN PAINT and PAPER CO. Those Who Know Use DEVOE 105 E. Main St. Phone 1041 TIGER DEN High School Hangout 211 N. Findley GREENLEAF MARKET 301 South Porter Ave. Phone 663 J. W. BIRCHUM SONS Qilt £c Cf£ MILK ICE CREAM 302 S. PORTER AVE. PHONE 130 Dear Eds: While attending dear old NHS for the past three years. I have noticed something growing besides a bunch of ,kids. The something to which I refer is the unsociable attitude of each little group on the school ground. With all the hep kids around you'd think they would get in-the groove and on the beam about a few things. Everyone says he’s not unsociable, but this is only partially true. Students are sociable to people in their group, while they act just a little better than those who have been excluded from their group. I believe that if we all help fight this attitude, we can have a finer school spirit with all pulling together. In hopes of a better NHS. JOAN CRAIG We think this is a wonderful suggestion.—Eds. Dear Editors: Every once in a while we get so peeved that we Just have to get it off our chests. This is one of those times. I'd like to blow off a little steam about poor at- tendance at Teen Town last Saturday night. I’ve been told there was something else going on at the same time, but surely not everyone was there. I’ve Just a sneaking suspicion that it might have been because of the all square-dancing program. I’ve heard a lot of people say they don’t want to go because they don’t know how. But you can al- ways learn. And if you think it’s something out of the backwoods, just remember this, it was good enough for a lot of presidents! There have been some mighty accommodating folks from the square- dance club here in town, down at Teen Town. Let’s give them something more than moral support. BILL LEWIS Your suggestion sounds like a lot of fun to me. but since I work on Saturday night, it is a problem for me to get in on that box form of rug-cutting. I often wondered why there weren’t so many up there to enjoy the square-dancing. Maybe it is because they are afraid such fast music will make them dizzy. EDITOR PAUL P. S. If you will come down and help me clean the store. I will come to Teen Town and help you cut that rug Western style. BONNEY’S STYLE SHOP 118 E. Main Street Phone 771 [106] Dear Eds: Al’s Cash Grocery Market WE DELIVER Phone 845 318 E. Main St RED HORSE ...TAVERN ... Good Food— Air Conditioned— —Fountain Service —Booths 5:45 a.m. to 12 Midnight 101 N. Porter I hate to complain, but it seems that invariably the fourth hour chemistry class raises some big stinks. Something ought to be done. From a re- cent poll I conducted I received the following sug- gestions: supply all students (except those in chem- istry—they don't seem to be able to smell) with gas masks; move the chemistry class out to a remote corner of Hardie Field (rather inconvenient for stu- dents to get to class); or a stink proof chemistry room (this would be rather expensive). This problem has me stumped, but any sugges- tion will readily be accepted. Give them to Mr. Shelton in Room 1. I am about to be overcome by that thing again; so I must run outside. Gaspingly yours, SAM WILSON The school board decided that those smells are necessary; so we have them. They are so, because they are essential factors in one of those forced-on extra curricular studies called smellology.” The board believed every student should have this course, since smelling is a part of tasting; but they couldn't make the poor students go to school another hour: so they decided to Incorporate the chemistry class, since they had the tools to give the whole school the works at the fourth hour along with another course. —Eds. NORMAN CITY LINES “Chartered Bus Trips— Take Your Party by Bus” (We (Jo a Long Way to Make Friends) ★ ★ ★ 113 W. Main Phone 565 HILL and SHIPE SHOE STORE BUSTER BROWN “Teen-agers for the Girls” “Roblee for the Boys” 122 E. Main Phone 244 [107] FOR BETTER CLEANING AND COLD STORAGE -600- University Cleaners WALT A. BITTMAN 747 Asp Avenue RITE-WAY Super - IGA - Store A Home Owned Store “Everyday Low Prices 310-312 E. Main St. Phones 701-702 FAT MORTON ★ CONOCO Der Edeturs: Ewr sins I corned hyar frum Arkinsaw. sumthin has been a-botherin me. namely them funec things everbodee wares on thare feets—shooves. or sum sich name. Onest. Eld. I nuver seen sich pekular artikels in mah hole lif! Skool jist don sem the same whan I kaint hawl out mah nife an kut mah toe nals in histree klas! Kaint ya dew soinpin bout thes, Edetur? Mah feets am akin' sumpthin awfuL Yur Kuntry Klasmat, ZEKE Weal shore try. Our feets hirt too!—Eds. Dear Editors: Since you are. or seem to be. among the top stu- dents at Norman High, I thought you might be able to use your influence, as such, to modernize this school. It seems to me that in this world of today with all our scientific advancements the public schools might benefit by taking a hint from their students. The following are some of the suggestions that have been made by the teachers and student body. 1. Why not have escalators from the first to the second floors? This would save time as well as doc- tor bills. Why not have a moving floor which would start moving in two sections, one north and one south: and at the same time, instead of a sharp, piercing sound of a bell to note class periods, soli music would peal forth from the juke-box in the big lounge in the basement. Can't you just imagine sit- ting on big, comfortable sofas while sipping your coke between classes? Perhaps we could go out to the merry-go-round and roller coaster which would be on the lot south of the school house. When it is time to go back to class, we’d go to our lockers, lighted by an automatic light which goes on when we open the door, and get our popcorn, gum, and candy out to chew while we went to the next class. Ail the classes would be taught by showing movies of the subject in the auditorium. Naturally there would be big red leather upholstered seats to sit in. 2. Members of the TRAIL Staff would be ex- cused from all classes and be paid a minimum oi SodO.UO each, per school year. The sponsors wouldn't nave any classes (unless Miss Venable couldn’t pos- sibly do without fourth hour trig!) and would re- ceive no less than $3,600.00 a year. This would be sure to eliminate any trouble whatsoever in finding sponsors. 3. The TIGER would be printed on a printing press owned and operated solely by staff members, who, incidentally, would all be full-fledged gradu- ates of the NHS journalism class. 4. The end of the school day (2:00 p.m. would find all students going home without a care in the world—no memory work or book reports (take note. Miss Searcy). Well, Eds., if you can't seem to do this for us, can't you at least see about the lights in the hall and a journalism class? Hopefully yours, JOANNE ABBOTT Your idea of a dream school is wonderful, and it has many advantages. Actually, the students would love to come to school. There would be no trouble with hookey players or tardies; the grade averages would rise to an all-time high; and the enrollment would double in one semester.—Eds. [108] r '%
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