Norman High School - Trail Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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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]

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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.

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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.