Okmulgee High School - Torchlight Yearbook (Okmulgee, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1944 volume:

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DUNHAM Social Studies MILDRED FAULK Girls' Physical Education DOROTHY FINKLEA Dean of Girls MARY LOU FINLEY Vocal Music PAEULTY QUE Page .fercfz HIGH SEHUUL Page cigbz JACK HARRINGTON Science HAZEL HAYLEY English MARTHA ANN JONES English BERNICE JORDAN Registrar CHARLINE LAMONS English ROSALIE LONG Mathematics R. V. LONGWITH Vocational W CUSTER MCDONALD Vocational EDATHA MCMASTER Latin LELAND MILROY Boys' Physical Education EVELYN MONTGOMERY Spanish CLAUDE NEET Athletic Director JANE NELSON Mathematics GOLDIA PARNELL Mathematics ARTHUR POOLE Instrumental Music FRANCES PRIEGEL Social Studies FAEULTY yi, 18405 Page nine PAEULTY Page len MAYE RONE Art RUTH SHORE Social Studies MYRTLE THOMSON Librarian ROY VALLA Dean of Boys CLELL WARRINER Principal SARAH KATE WOOD Speech MAIDA YOUNG Mathematics ROSE ZIMMERMAN Science ASSEMBLIES A new program of assemblies was intro- duced to the students of O. H. S. during '-15-fl-1. Southern School assemblies sponsored the programs. Walter Van Haitsma, authority on aviation, presented his interesting lecture, Wings Over America, Oct. l8. An informative discusssion of Algeria and North Africa was presented Nov. 12 by Alonzo W. Pond, nationally known explorer and an- thropologist. Both Mr. Van Haitsma and Mr. Ponds lectures were illustrated with still and motion colored pictures. A varied Concert of classical and semi-classi- cal music was conducted by Bohumir Kryl, well- known cornetist, and his Symphony Orchestra. This special assembly was presented Nov 19. The Bentley Trio, internationally known marimba-xylophone concert artists, entertained the students and faculty Jan. 3. Colorful cos- tumes and amusing novelties were especially entertaining. One of the most surprising and mystifying programs was presented by Scheetz and Corn- pany, magicians and illusionists. Their pro- duction opened the month of February. Monkeys, alligators and various other live animals were the basis of an assembly Feb. Z-i presented by Bob Taber, noted natural scientist. Mr. jesse Phillips Robertson demonstrated the saddle drums, the ram's horn and other in- struments of Biblical times as the keynote of Q Ta 63. r his lecture on Song Hits of IU-ii IB.C.p. This assembly was the highlight oi March. Fragile ships and vases were created from glass during the assembly ol April IS. Ralph glass-blower and pattern- A. Melville, master maker, demonstrated his skill to the delight of the audience. This program ended the series. lnstallation of student council members was held in an assembly of October l, Bill l.oar, president, and joe were introduced. Contestants for the were also presented-Ann Montgomery. Mar- garet Milner, Martha Ann Norris, and -lacque- line Richardson. A program of Christmas Music was presented by the Choral Club under Miss Mary Lou lfin- ley's direction. Easter Dawn, written and directed by Miss Sarah Kate Wfood. with hatkground musit by the Choral Club, was given Thursday. April 6. The Last included Genevieve Kiker, ,Iac- queline Richardson, john Parks, and Bill Winn. The second year Spanish Classes presented their annual Pan American Day Assembly April l-1. Miss livelyn Montgomery sponsored this program. The senior will, prophecy, and history were read in the senior assembly May 3. The Latin Club, under the direttion of Mrs. Edatha McMaster, presented an assembly pro- gram May 9. Hardridge, yite-president football queen crown Page cle 1 'cn SE IUH CLASS HISTUHY SENIOR OFFICERS Richard O'Shields, Prerident Stanley Hopper, Vice Prerident Kathryn Nay, Secretary SENIOR SPONSORS Mrs. Hazel Hayley, Chairman Mr. R. C. Bowman Miss Martha Dillman Mr. A. B. Dishman Mr. Jack Harrington Mrs. Myrtle Thomson Guess you are all wondering how this won- derful class got its start and has managed to keep up its pace for these last six years. Well, it has been a struggle, but we have finally made it. The first year we came to O. H. S. we believe we were a little different from the other seventh grade classes. We mean that we didn't tear through the halls and we weren't afraid. Of course, we would all come to class late for the first few weeks, because we were continually getting lost in the huge halls. Anyway, they seemed big then. Our first year at O. H. S. marked the year in which Mr. Warriner was made Dean of Boys, and Mr. Edgar Brady joined our faculty as football coach. That was really a year because we tied for first place in the football conference. Our band room was also remodeled with sound proof walls. And that was the year of those wonderful pep clubs- the Pepperettes and the Bullpups. Then came the 8th grade and that popular song, Oh, johnny. During this year out own Doug Hogan Cnow in the Navyl although only in the 8th grade, was considered important enough to be Carlyle Mabrey's campaign man- ager for student council president. And by the way, Carlyle was elected vice-president. Of course, that was the year that the Okmulgee pow-wow came into being and all our hearts were filled with joy about that. They say that during that year they had the best Junior band in the history of O. H. S., and we aren't sur- prised, because, after all, we know there is a lot of talent in this class. And so to the ninth grade. This year Miss Finklea and Miss Long joined our throng. We remember Norma Lee Wood and Doug Hogan as our two Freshmen student council repre- sentatives. Mary Nell Reddell, Sue Pierce, and Kathrynn Nay all attended the Choral Festival Page twelve WE in Stillwater. The music department put on the negro minstrel under the direction of Mr. Henry Foth. Tommy Hurst had a crush on Carolyn Gannon, and Derald Lebow was our football hero. Then when we were Sophomores we were really coming up in the world. Yes, we were being noticed by the seniors now. They just couldn't understand why all the boys in our class were so handsome and all the girls so pretty. We were even important enough to have an election of officers and we did very well with Doug Hogan as president, Mary Lou Hancock as vice-president and Doris Lebow as secretary. Richard O'Shields was in the semi-finals in the essay contest. Jeep James, Paul Ganus, Charles Fenolio, Doug Hogan, the got were beginning to warm the bench for Bulldogs, but were so good that they even to play a little that year. Mr. Warriner was made the principal of dear old O. H. S. this year. Our Junior year was really the best yet though. What with Sue Pierce winning the tennis championship, Mrs. Hayley joining our faculty, Mary Lee Williams winning 3rd in the essay contest, Margaret Milner walking away with the American History award, and the vic- tory corps being started, we had a wonderful year. Reed Nevins won the oratorical contest. And then to make us all proud, the Jr. Play june Mad was a big hit. Under the direc- tion of Miss Sarah Wood, the cast starred Bill Loar, Margaret Milner, Ann Montgomery, Bill Allison, Bob Greenwood, Martha Ann Norris, Carolyn Braunlich, Pat Bulla, Sue Pierce, Mary Lee Williams, Tommy Hurst, Harry White, jerry Seldheim, and joe Hassell. , Then we had an election of class officers and we elected Bill Ridgeway-president, Jeep QContinued on Page 523 Bill Allison Geraldine Barnard Fred Bartlett Lavina Barris Mary Sue Bccbc Barbara Bcnncrr XVamla Bcnncrt Virginia Berry Mary I.nu Biggs Blanch Bcymcr lflizabcth Blevins Paul Bntsforil SE IUHS Page llwfcuz Ul-imulqee High School Page fofzrlcelz Willie Edna Bourland Charles Bradley Joe Brown Paul Buckthal Patricia Bulla Betty Jo Chism Bill Chronos Shirley Coleman Doris Coudrey Dorothy Condrey Grace Corn Elizabeth Crowther Berry Davis Lillie Mac Davis Juanita Davison Kcnncth Denton .larry QlcStcigucr Dorothy Dcvary Velma Dcvary Xwanda Dcvary Harwood DcVinna Ruby Dozicr Dorothy Jean Drew Bob lily SE IUHS Piljjr' fiflvcll Ul-imulqee l-ligh School H1- Pizgc .rixlcen Elizabeth Erman Wzxlly Bernice Fuught Charles Fcnolio Foster Nadine Fountain Willzlrcl Franke Doris Gaines Bobby Berry Ann Guinor Dewriyne Greene Greenwood Marian Hale Ruby Hammnck linrbaxrn Hummer Claire I-lance Mary l,ou Hancock joe Hnrdridge joe Hnssell Bobby Hollis Stanley Hopper I.uVerne Ingram Eugene james Marie Jenkins Leona jones Ora Mae Kiker SE IUHS l Page .x cz 'c'12Icc'1l Ul-imulgee High School Sf ,ge fi ,Tv Page Cfgf?Ic'01l Ella Mae Kilpatrick Doris Kirk Bill Loar jane Ella Ludwicli Betty Faye Luna Lois june McCunc Evedna McVay Joyce Miller Margaret Milner Ann Montgomery Nada Lee Moon Norma Jean Morris Wfesley Morton Kathryn Nay Reed Nevins Nadine Nolen Martha Ann Norris Thomas Oliver Richard O'Sl1ields John Parks Gloria Patterson Eugene Patton ,H .-IQ!!! SE IUHS -stir Howard Peak W fr 12. Uv Jay Pearse Page fziuctccfz Ul-imulqee High School Page tzwwzfy Richard Peller Berry Sue Jearlene Reynolds Pierce Dorothy Reich Jacqueline Richardson Jewell Imo l.aVerne Rogers gene Robinson Wanda Mae Rogers Wendell Scorc Ruby Sanders Frank Skinner Ginger Sloan jack Smith Robert Smith Bette Smuthern XViliiam Sparks Betty Stout Mary jane Stroup Dun Swift Mary Frances Szalankiewicz Margaret Ann Thomas Lois Tollison Genevieve Torbett Louise Vivar SE IUH5 in as WP-' if A R F .ik-as-M ,J -iii Page lwcflzty-n 111: SE IUHS '13 .J 5 Page twenty-two Frances Waddle Ruth Wallace Par Weimer James Watson Mary Lee Williams Bill Witthaus Nellie Winn Norma Lee Wood E. R. Youngblood SE IUH PHUPHEEY Wanda Devary is editor of the Mounds Weekly Monitor. Members of her star staff are Barbara Bennett, Virginia Berry, Shirley Cole- man, Juanita Davison, and Nadine Fountain, who are all writing the juicy gossip columns they didn't write in the Torchlight. Frank Skinner, Joe Hassell, and Mary Lee Williams are now a star comedy team on N. B. C. Bob Greenwood is their announcer, while Norma Lee Wood sits at home listening to the sound of his golden voice. Doris and Dorothy Condrey stop the show with their accordion music. Kenneth Denton is still coming into Mrs. Hayley's English Lit class every noon hour. The Quiz Kinds of 1960 prove to be none other than John Parks, Richard O'Shields, and Bill Witthaus. Photogenic Jacquelyn Rich- ardson, Martha Arm Norris, Joyce Miller, and Louise Vivar are stars of Richard Peller's model agency. Jerry de Steiguer, Eugene James and Joe Hardridge are making a fortune by a patent hair curler they themselves used as seniors in O. H. S. Jack Smith and Charles Bradley are still entertaining students in Eng- lish Lit. Charles Fenolio, Wendell Scott, James Wat- son and Fred Bartlett have kept their ability to steer clear of women. Bette Southern, Dor- othy Reich, Blanche Beymer, Marie Jenkins are now co-operators of the local skating rink. Paul Botsford and Dorothy Drew are now Mr. and Mrs .... Ditto'Jane Ella Ludwick and Tommy Oliver. You see them out and around when they can leave their children with Registered Nurse Elizabeth Blevins. Bill Allison is the Sinatra of 1960. Geraldine Barnard is playing his accompaniment. Claire Hance, Bobby Hollis and John Harwood De- Vinna have finally given up their quiet, retir- ing ways, and now are managing a night club. Elizabeth Crowther, Norma Jean Morris, and Betty Stout are the future night club singers. Betty Davis, Ella Mae Kilpatrick, and Mar- garet Ann Thomas are now rearing their little broods under the care of the famous child specialist, Stanley Hopper. Bob Ely and De- wayne Greene have certainly come up in the world. They now have taken Pat's and Fred's jobs at the local pool hall. Wally Foster and Evedna McVay are now managing Radio City Music Hall. They both received their training here. Their glamorous cashiers are Pat Bulla, Mary lou Hancock, and Mary Jane Stroup. Genevieve Torbett owns a huge printing con- cern. Her assistants are Willard Franke, E. R. Youngblood, and William Sparks. Well, look! Bill Loar is now principal of O. H. S. Gloria Patterson is registrar. Some of Principal Loar's staff are Bill Chronos, iournalism instructor and Dean of girls. Freida Gulley also is teaching shorthand and Jay Pearse is Dean of Boys. Betty Jo Chism is tracking down English Literature. Paul Buckthal is now the principal of a select seminary for young ladies. His assistant is none other than Joe Brown. Jeatlene Reynolds and Willie Edna Bourland have worked up to stock room position at New- berrys. Paul Ganus is now training WAVES. Mary Sue Beebe, Mary Lou Biggs, Lillie Mae Davis, iind Elizabeth Erman are a few of the sea going asses. Lavina Barris is an operating expert at Okla- homa Natural. Wanda Bennett is conducting a cooking school for housewives. Among her apt pupils are Velma Devary, Ruby Dozier, Betty Ann Gainor, and Ruby Hammack. Reed Nevins is running for Congress in 1960. The guest orator, Robert Smith, is his campaign manager. Doris Gaines has a super beauty shop, spe- cializing in peroxide treatments. Among her best customers are Lois McCune, Barbara Ham- mer, and Laverne Ingram. Bernice Faught has made the Cabin a super night spot and her star waitress is Leona Jones. Nadine Nolen is a painless dentist. Grace Corn is her office assistant. Ginger Sloan holds the women's swimming championship. Career girls de luxe are Kathryn Nay and Mar- garet Milner. They now have a pent house in New York. Betty Luna leads a hot swing band. Her star trumpeter is Doris Kirk. Dorothy Devary is a super drummer. Ann Montgomery, Flor- ence Nightingale of 1960, is caring for Wes- ley Morton and Eugene Patton, who sprained their ankles while training their girls' basket- ball team. First among Boogie-Woogie artists of today is Marian Hale. Ora Mae Kiker, due to the influence of the 1944 senior play, now operates the Kiker Theater. Sue Pierce now manages a school of dance specializing in jitterbugging. Nada Lee Moon and Howard Peak are demonstrating type- writers. Dorothy Devary and Ruby Sanders have per- fected the ideal mouse trap, and are making a fortune. Due to the shortage of mops, Jewell Robinson and Wanda Rogers are selling locks of their hair for the cause. LaVerne Rogers is directing the Broadway production of Green Stockings, starring Frances Waddle. Pat Weimer and Nell Winn are now operat- ing a school for delinquent boys. Robert Cut- singer is selling ink blotters, working his way through Ruth Wallace's Ballet school. Don Swift spends his winters as Santa Claus in Lois Tol1ison's A to Z store. And now to draw the curtain on the class of '44. All we Want to say is there isn't any more.-EX- CEPT! Mary Frances Szalankiewicz has now married a man named Jonesl r Page twenty-three Seniors Give HEIEEH Siucliiriqsn Green Stockings, the play presented by the seniors of 1944 at the Okmulgee High School auditorium, was a typical English com- edy in three acts. The annual class play was presented at a matinee April 27, and a night performance, April 28. There was a full house at both performances. Members of the cast include: Percy Tarver played by Joe Hardridge, Admiral Grice, Rich- ard O'Shields, Steele, Bill Loar. These are shown at the top of the picture, above. Pictured center top are Don Swift, stage manager. Bottom left is Pat Weimer who was student director. Top row includes John Parks, as Mr. Fara- day, Bill Chronos who was Martin the butler, and Bob Greenwood, who played Colonel Smith. Bottom row includes Mr. Raleigh, played by Stanley Hopper, Madge who was played by Betty Stout, Phylis, Margaret Milner, Aunt Ida, Ora Mae Kiker, Evelyn, Norma Jean Mor- ris, Celia Faraday, Jacquelyn Richardson. The story takes place in England at the pres- ent time. The Faraday family has been touched by the war in many ways . . . Evelyn has lost her husband, who was killed in action, Madge's husband is overseas, and Celia is an old maid due to the man shortage. She could have Steele, a neighborhood swain or Old Admiral Grice, played by Richard O'Shields, but she pre- fers to remain single. Mr. Faraday, played by john Parks, has only one wish and that is to marry off all his daughters. When the action begins, only two of his daughters are married. The plot centers around Celia Faraday. Celia is twenty-five years old, nice looking in a quiet sort of way. She is the oldest of four sisters . . . Evelyn, who is played by Norma Jean Morris, is the snobbish sort of sisterg Madge, Betty Stout, is the sweet shy type, while Phylis is the youngest and very spoiled. Celia is considered an old maid by her fam- ily, friends, and men and, as the custom goes, she has had to wear green stockings twice when Evelyn and Madge were married, just because she wasn't engaged or married. Now, her youngest sister, Phylis, wants to marry Percy Page twenty-four -i-- ' ' ' f' BAHVTQQT r 'a Tarver, the very sissified English man, but Mr. Faraday, the father of these four girls, insists that he marry off Celia first, because it would be a disgrace for her to wear green stock- ings a third time. To save herself from further ridicule, Celia invents a Colonel Smith as her sweetheart, and to prove to everyone she isn't kidding, she writes a letter in front of her family to the Colonel. She believes she has burned the let- ter, but her sisters find it, and mail it, un- known to her. The only person who knows of Celia's secret is her best friend and confident, Aunt Ida. Celia tells Aunt Ida that now she is a lot more popular and has many friends, but that she must get rid of the Colonel Smith soon, because every- one wants to meet him. After eight months, Celia and her Aunt write out a notice of his death and send it to the Times. Everyone is very kind to Celia, and she is treated as if she were a queen. A Colonel Vavasuer comes to the Faraday es- tate. He actually is Colonel Smith. He tells Celia that he is Colonel Smith's best friend, and that he brings his last dying message. Fin- ally, Celia finds out that he is really Colonel Smith, and things happen. Everything ends for the best, for Celia and the Colonel fall in love with each other and live happily ever after. Colonel Smith is skillfully played by Bobby Greenwood. lt is very interesting to note how Jacquelyn Richardson changes character in the play . . . from a very plain, old maidish type of person, who wears glasses, to a glamorous young girl. Senior class sponsors are Mrs. Hazel Hayley, chairman, Mr. A. B. Dishman, Miss Martha Dillman, Mrs. Myrtle Thomson, Mr. Jack Har- rington, and Mr. R. C. Bowman. The play was directed by Miss Sarah Kate Wood, with the assistance of Miss Martha Ann Jones. Pat Weimer was student director. Stage crew included Don Swift, Bill Allison, Laverne Rogers, Bobby Hollis, Robert Smith, and Evedna McVay. CContinued on Page 521 1944 Senior Class Will Bill Allison sadly leaves Doris Dooley to his little brother, Gene, as Kenneth Denton sadly looks on. Geraldine Barnard leaves the accompaniment of the Choral club to Lucille Boatman. Paul Buckthal wills his chemistry ability to any poor nut who wishes to take it. Dorothy Devary wills her oratorical ability to Genevieve Kiker. Mary Lou Biggs leaves her English litera- ture book to Mary McGuire. Grace Corn wills the practice sets to any unfortunate person who takes bookkeeping. Mary Sue Beebe gladly leaves her seat in D. O. to any student in '45. Elizabeth Blevins leaves her quietness to Mary Edith Killebrew. ' Patricia Bulla wills her typing to anyone who needs it to pass. Joe Brown wills Cora Lee Craig with many sad sighs and forlorn looks to Amos Hayden. Doris and Dorothy Condrey will their twin- ship to Dorene and Frank Peterson. Betty Davis wills her walk to Donna Fay Rowron. . Shirley Coleman wills her ability to get along with Miss Finklea to Betty McElroy. Willie Edna Bourland wills her high heels to Glenna O'Bannon. Kenneth Denton wills only his gun to Mrs. Hayley for safe keeping. Jerry de Steiguer may leave with a tear in his eye, but he wills Ruth to no one, for he's her particular one. Evedna McVay leaves her popularity with the soldiers to her sister. Joyce Miller leaves her golden locks to the fair Pat Henry. Margaret Milner wills her added height to Harry Sears. Ann Montgomery cannot give her beauty, but wills her charm to the next beauty queen. Norma Jean Morris and Norma Lee Wood will their places in the girls' quartet to Joyce Lee White and Betty James-Poor girls! John Parks leaves his A rating to Stephen Gainor, who, may we say, joyfully accepts. With tears in her eyes, Martha Norris leaves Dean Hill to the Junior Wolverines. Howard Peak wills his talkativeness to quiet Joyce Mann. Jay Pearse wills his splendid way with O.H.S. teachers to Bob Berry. Richard Pellet leaves his silvery toned laugh to Sammy Howell. Eugene Patton wills his ability to always be on time to Joe Scott. Jane Ella Ludwick and Tommy Oliver leave no will, for they have only each other. Bill Loar leaves his Student Council ability to Tom Kenan. Betty Faye Luna and Jewell Robinson leave their soothing manner to all who visit Glen- nan Hospital patients. Jackie Richardson wills her way of keeping a man to Rosemary Cole. Dorothy Reich wills her red locks to raven haired Betty Corbell. Doris Kirk wills her place in Modern World History to anyone who will have it. Nada Lee Moon wills her sweet personality to Mary Ellen Hassell, who really doesn't need it. sf Richard O'Shields wills his student manage- ment to A. L. Helmbright. Claire Hance wills math ability to any poor unsuspecting math student of '41 Jearlene Reynolds wills her big brown eyes to Maxine Carter. Nadine Nolen wills her beautiful complexion to Luane Spurrier. Kathryn Nay leaves her little brother to all the O.H.S. girls who want a handsome blond. Lois June McCune leaves her quiet ways to Bill Murray. Gloria Patterson leaves her figure to Lois Jean Valla. Wesley Morton leaves his way with the women to J. H. Ritchie. Reed Nevins just leaves Francy Sessions to the wolves. Paul Botsford wills his mechanical ability to Bill McCallister. With his model A he'll need it. Fred Bartlett leaves Chaucer to those poor Juniors. Bill Chronos wills his book of Thirty Ways to Tell a Joke to John Smart. Barbara and Wanda Bennett pass along their good name to Bill Bennett. Long may it stand. Betty Jo Chism wills her aptness for remem- bering to any forgetful juniors. Elizabeth Crowther wills her deep blue eyes to Bertha Mae Jennings. Charles Bradley wills his insomnia to all those people who find it impossible to stay awake in class. LaVerne Rogers wills her way of getting along with Mr. Valla to all future chemistry students. Wanda Rogers wills her dark curly tresses to Wanda Barnard. Bob Greenwood wills his ability to get along with teachers to Lewis Ridgeway. Ruby Sanders just won't leave those hand- some soldiers to anyone. Wendell Scott leaves his geometrical ability to Charles McDonald. Frank Skinner and Joe Hassell leave their comedianship to Squeaky Parks and Ken- neth Oliver. Jack Smith wills his good grades to Floyd Parks. Bettye Southern wills Gene Keaton to Jackie. Bill Sparks wills the printing department to Earl Milligan. Mary Jane Stroup leaves her timidity to Dora Lee Thomas. Don Swift wills himself to any girl who wants him, preferably Pat Shields. CContinued on Page 549 Page twenty-five UNIUHS SAY '45 JUNIOR OFFICERS Dean Hill, Prerident Joyce Mann, Vice Prerident Mary DeVoy, Secretary JUNIOR SPONSORS Miss Lillian Brasher, Chairman Miss Frances Campbell Miss Mary Lou Finley Mr. Custer McDonald Miss Maye Rone Forty-five forward might well be the typi- cal thought in the subconscious mind of every Junior in the coming class of '45. Yes, we're ready, anxious, and indeed willing to receive the torch of learning from the Seniors at Commencement. We fully realize that our re- sponsibilities as future Seniors will be many, but we intend to carry out any and all of those duties in the best of traditions. This promise may well be guaranteed by a brief delving into Junior activities in 1943 and '44. After spirited campaign speeches, the re- turns from the election of class officers were as follows: Cy Johnson, president, Dean Hill, vice-president, and Mary DeVoy, secretary. When Cy Johnson resigned his position as pres- ident to join the Navy, Dean Hill automatically became president, and it was decided at a class meeting to give the vice-presidency to Joyce Mann. These capable executives had the guid- ing hands of Miss Lillian Brasher, Miss Frances Campbell, Miss Mary Lou Finley, Miss Maye Rone, and Mr. Custer McDonald, class sponsors. Showdown, the junior play was a com- edy-mystery in three acts chuckfull of action, suspense, laughs, mystery, and romance. Pro- claimed an outstanding success by all who saw it, Showdown was well worth the efforts and hard work of actors and actresses Jerry Stone, Glenda Lee Johnson, Frank Peterson, Joyce Mann, Jimmy Mock, Eatrall Beals, Kenny Van Slyke, Lois Patton, and John Patterson. The juniors became charming hosts and hos- tesses at the junior-senior banquet, May 5, as any senior will gratefully verify. The theme Page twenty-rix PUHWAHU -ag-1.-cyl lj fl of the banquet was patriotic, and this idea was carried throughout in a most effective manner. Commander Dean Hill, president of the Junior Class, was the Toastmaster of the Junior- Senior Convoy, as it was so called. Mess Call was sounded by Musician Delmer Easom on the bugle, and the Invocation was given by Chaplain Clell C. Warriner. The speech of welcome Ship Ahoy was given by Lieutenant Commander Joyce Mann, and the speech of thanks, Of Thee We Sing, by Colonel Rich- ard O'Shields, president of the Senior Class. G I Chow was then served. On the menu was spiced tomato juice, baked ham, raisin sauce, creamed potatoes and peas, spring salad, hot rolls, butter, cake with Russian sauce, and coffee. Patriotic songs were sung between the courses. Chief Petty Officers Joyce Lee White, Betty Lou James, and Mary Edith Killebrew sang We're the Seabees of the Navy. Lieutenant Colonel Stanley Hopper gave tribute to the superior officers, our instructors, in his speech entitled On the Beam. The American Pray- er was sung next by Ensign Glenna O'Bannon, and Major Betty Ann Gainor gave tribute to O. H. S. in her speech, So Proudly We Hail. Lieutenant George Megill came forth with the Marine Hymn and was followed by final orders from the Commander-in-Chief W. Max Chambers in his speech, Forward March. The banquet came to a close with taps sounded by Musician Delmer Easom. So now, seniors, we're fully prepared to re- ceive the Torch of Learning. Its light will never diminish, as we juniors go onward with but one thought in mind, '45 Forward. Betty Arbaugh Farrall Beth Beals Floyd Bell Bob Berry Doris Mae Biggins jane Bingman Gwendolyn Blackwell Edward Blevins Atha Ann Bourland Ishinuel Burgess Maxine Carter Hugh Christian Gerald Cloon Helen Cockle LaRue Conley Margie Corpolongo Garry Cortingham Dorothy Courson Shirley Davis Richard Davison Loydale Denny Ralph Denton Lawrence Donegan Mary DeVoy JU IUHS Page llL'Cl1fJl-JC'L'L'1Z UHMULGEE Page tzvcfzty-eight Betty Dowd Delmer Easom Mildred Erman Mary Lou Evans Kathryn Farned Yvonne Featherston Mary Sue Fields Donald Fisher George Gebetsberger Lily Buie Gibbs Retha Gilstrap Willia Mae Gist Mary Ellen Glaspey Dolores Goin Johnnie Gold Reba Jo Good Frieda Gulley Theresa Haley john Harding Mary K. Harelson El Wanda Harris Tommy Harris Betty Lewis Hartman Norma jean Hayden A. l.. I-lelmbright Alfred Hendricks Billadean Henley Dean Hill Lillian Hill Virginia Holbrook Sammie Howell Betty Lou Hull Mary Hutton Betty Lou James Bertha Mae Jennings Cy Johnson Dorothy Johnson Glenda Lee Johnson Ruth Keck Charlotte Keith Donald Kelso Genevieve Kiker Mary Edith Killehrew Pat Kirk Elizabeth Kitchen Alex Kunkler Gladys Lavery Richard Lnwhead JU was Page lwwzty-nine UHMULEEE Page tbiny Molly LeGrand Dave Levy Gloria Levy Sue Ann Lindsey Nadine McAdoo Bill MCCallister Grace McConnell Mary McGuire Joyce Mann Jeanne Markham Katherine Markham Luellia Matthews Bobby Ray Maupin Norma jean Meek George Megill Patricia Merliss Billy Middleton Wanda Sue Milam jimmy Mock Myrtle Monday jerry Morris Gloria Murphy Robert Myers Paul Newkirk llarl Newman Imogene Nichols Anita Norlin Glenna O'Bannon Rosemary Pancoast Donnie Bell Parker john Paterson Lois Frances Paul Patton Jack Peeler Norma Pennington Pauline Perry Doreen Peterson Frank Peterson Marjory Phillips Sammy Pitts lane Powers Elwood Pugh Laurice Ramsayer Houston Reed Lewis Ridgeway Ruby June Rodgers Juanita Selby Frances Sessions 1 JU IUHS Page thirty-two Bobby Simons Tommy Skinner Wyvonne Stephens Jerry Stone Lolita Storms Frances Taylor Annette Teal Dorn Lee Thomas Vivian Thornburgh Lois Tollison Kenneth Van Slyke Dorothy Waclley Doris West Lorene West Joyce Lee White Dale Williams Rosalind Winkle Archie Youngblood Q 1 HSHUWUUW I5 JUNIUR PLAY ln a cavern, in a canyon, excavating for a mine -so sang jerry Stone in the part of Slim Higganbottom as the curtain rose on an out- standing entertainment of the year-the junior Play, Showdown, a comedy-mystery in three acts, given December 17. The plot revolved around an important air beacon that marked the approach to lofty, jag- ged Sawtooth Mountain. Slim, central figure of the plot, tends to this beacon. The action of the play takes place in Slim's lonely desert hotel the night when the nation's newest type bomber is to wing its way over Sawtooth. On that night two Army officers register under the same rank, name, and initial. Kenny Van Slyke portrayed Captain Leroy Cartwright, and John Patterson had the part of Captain Lowell Cart- wright. Lulu Hugger, whom Slim feared to he his matrimonial wife-to-be, was played by Joyce Munn. An old maid. Elmira Maybee, alias Lois Frances Patton in real life. appeared at the hotel, also. Jimmy Mock, who played the absent-minded Professor Tuttle, complicated the plot, while Glenda Lee johnson and Frank Peterson had the romantic leads of Martha Ward and Ben Lawrence. Farrall Beals. in the role of Annie Little Pony, an Indian servant, com- pleted the cast. After three exciting acts in which nearly every member of the cast is suspected of smashing the beacon, the villain is caught. To the com- plete surprise of the audience, Lula Hugger was the cunning sabotuer. Elmira Maybee confesses that she is Slim's matrimonial bureau wife-to- be. So then, everyone is happy, that is, except Lulu. All in all, Showdown packed a punch that will long linger in the memories of those who saw it. Miss Sarah Kate Wlood was the director, Miss Martha Ann jones the assistant-director, and Miss Frances Sessions the student-director. Seated in the picture above are Joyce Mann, jerry Stone, Lois Frances Patton, Glenda Lee johnson, Frank Peterson, and Farrol Beals. Standing are Frances Sessions, Jimmy Mock. Sarah Kate Wfood, and john Patterson. Kenny Van Slyke is not pictured. Page thirty-lhrce ST UE T EDU EIL STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Bill Loar, Prerident Joe Hardridge, Vice Prerident Mary DeVoy, Secretary STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSOR Mr. C. C. Warriner With Bill Loar as president, Joe Hardridge as vice president, and Mr. Clell C. Warriner as sponsor, the Okmulgee High School student council has had a very active year. One of the first things to do after the school started was to elect student council representa- tives, and then to elect the remaining council officers. When this was done, Mary DeVoy was elected secretary, Don Swift, parliamentar- ian, and joe Hardridge, sergeant-at-arms. Installation of council members was held Friday, October 1, in their respective assembly programs. In the senior high school assembly, the girls' quartet sang. Mr. Arthur Poole played a trombone solo. Norma Jean Morris gave an oration on War Bonds. The boys' quartet sang too. The eighth grade chorus was the musical entertainment for the junior high school assem- bly program. During the football season a pep assembly and pep rally were held. The council sponsored the football queen contest. Ann Montgomery was elected 1945 queen, and her attendants were Margaret Milner, Martha Ann Norris, and jacquelyn Richardson. Ann was crowned at the Tahlequah-Ok- mulgee game by Briscoe jones, game captain. The convertible, driven by Robert R. Short, came around the track, through the goal posts, and stopped in the middle of the football field. At the end of the aisle the football team formed a line, as Ann received her crown. During American Education week, Okmul- gee High School had an Open house for the parents. The council members acted as guides and hosts. Helping not only Uncle Sam, but also O,H.S., the student council promoted a scrap paper drive several times during the year. The radio show, Truth or Consequences, had announced that the Page thirty-four school in the United States which collected the most paper, per student, would be hosts to their program. Advisories challenged each other, students worked their heads off, and the out- come was 3951.48 for the sixty tons of scrap paper. The band was paid 32 a ton for haul- ing the paper to the box car at the railway. With the remainder of the money the council presented the school with a 31,000 War Bond. Even though Okmulgee High School was not the national winner in the contest, students now have sorffething to show for their work. In promoting the sale of War Stamps, the council members offered to buy stamps for members of their respective advisories. The goal was to have at least ninety percent of the students buying War Stamps, in order to fly the Minute Man Flag. This goal was reached in March, and we were entitled to fly the flag during the month of April. The flag did not arrive, and the percentage dropped to 86 in April, so the order was cancelled. Southern School Assemblies were sponsored by the council this year, and the council has voted to have them here again next year. An- other main assembly was the Kryl Symphony Orchestra. Next year's list contains, among many other things, a hypnotist. Dr. Mithraparum K. Alexander, noted lec- turer from India, and Winfred Hertzel, trick basketball shot expert, were brought here through the cooperation of the student council. During the second paper drive, 397 was taken in, and was given to the library for books. In the third paper drive the amount collected was 25 tons. The council president, vice president, and Miss Wanda Devary, another candidate for the presidency last year, have been conducting the student portion of the morning exercises over the intercommunication system daily. To end the year, the council is having next year's president elected this spring. This proved successful last year. Then the council can start in full swing when school begins in Sep- temberj Qualifications for the presidency of the stu- dent council are that he or she must be a mem- ber of next year's senior class, there must be no failing grade, and grades must have at least an average of C, and the candidate must be elig- ible from the standpoint of school citizenship, as well as scholarship. The candidate must get up a petition of 100 names. Seniors of this year will not vote, because they will not be interested in who is president next year. Members of the student council, pictured below, are front row: Tom Kenan, from Mrs. Baker's advisory, Lois jean Valla, Miss Shore, Don DeSteiguer, Mrs. Nelson, Betty Stout, Miss Rone, Joe Beaver, Mr. Milroy, Betty Morton, Mrs. Thompson, john Penrod, Mr. Dunham, john Corpolongo, Mrs. Parnell. Second row: David Adamson, Mrs. Zimmer- man, jack Gettle, Mr. Poole, Betty Ann Gindt, v Miss Faulk, Mary DeVoy, Miss Campbell, La Verne Rogers, Miss Dillman, Dorothy Johnson, Mr. Dishman, and Billy Claude Johnson, Mrs. Priegel. Third row: Claire Hance, Mr. Harrington, Lois Frances Patton, Miss Finklea, Mary Edith Killebrew, Miss Finley, Kathryn Roberts, Miss Long, Donnie Bell Parker, Mt. Longwith, Ray Hayter, Miss Lamons. Fourth row: John Smart, Miss Montgom- ery, Gayle Webb, Mr. Bowman, Don Swift, Mrs. McMaster, Bill Loar, president, Bob Pink- erton, Miss Young. Fifth row: jack Powell, Mrs. Brennan, joe Hardridge, vice-president, l-larry Sears, Miss XVood, jimmy Mock, Miss Gay, Stanley Hop- per, Mrs. Hayley. Student council members for the first semes- ter, and those absent when the picture was made include Floyd Bell, Mrs. Thomson, jane Bing- man, Miss Brasher, Claude Berry, Miss Long, Harlan Brown, Mr. Poole, Bill Candler, Mr. Longwith, Patsy Good, Miss Faulk, Clyde Pot- ter, Mr. Milroy. FLASH . . . New Student Council President, Mary Devoy, breaks Six Year Record For six years O. H. S. has had a boy Student Council President. At the recent election a close race was run between two girls and two boys. Joyce Mann, Mary Devoy, jimmy Mock, and George Megill. Mary Devoy was voted President and jimmy Mock, Vice-President. The candidates were tried out at various things this year which they have never done before: Such as reading the Bible over the speaker system, leading the prayer, and the flag salute. This gave the students a chance to hear their voices and decide. which one would be their choice. The students also had the chance of seeing the contestants . . . for in the Latin assembly they announced at various times. On election day, each candidate gave a short speech over the speaker before the votes were taken. This method was enthusiastically approved by all students because it was different and gave the boys and girls a chance to really decide for themselves who would make the best President. Seniors, of course were not allowed to vote since they will not attend Okmulgee High School next year. .1 5 V on riffs ? lx X 1, ww-1' Page thirty-five EHUHAL EL B Okmulgee High School Choral Club fur- nished music for Voice of America during the American Education Week programs, broadcast over KHBG, and during December, gave the Vesper Services at the Presbyterian church, and sang for the Christmas student assembly. During February, the Choral club sang for the Business and Professional Women's club at the Parkinson hotel. In March the musical organization gave the Musical Jamboree, with the western theme, at the high school auditorium, and a few days later, at Glennan General hospital. In May, during Music week, they gave a concert with the band, also for the Young Artist program, Baccalaureate services, and Coma mencement. The Choral club is under the direction of Miss Mary Lou Finley. Class officers are Eugene James, president, Joe Hardridge, vice-president, Betty Lou James, secretary, Jacquelyn Richard- son, reporterg Rosemary Cates, librarian, Lucille Boatman and Geraldine Barnard, accompanists. Members of the Choral club, pictured, are, left to right, row one, Grace McConnell, Betty Lou James, Venecia Gulley, Norma Jean Morris, Norma Lee Wood, Vivian Laney, Lucille Boat- man, Betty Stout and Shirley Thomson. Row two, Leona Winfrey, Retha Gilstrap, Rose Elaine Lewis, Mary Jean Megill, Doris Rogers, Joyce Lee White, Mary Alice Morgan, Jerry Swift, Geraldine Barnard, Rosemary Cates. Page thirty-six Row three, Margaret Brace, Gertrude Mc- Clendon, Betty Burruss, Maxine Brumfield, Ruby Rodgers, Virginia Holbrook, Jacquelyn Richard- son, Wanda Barnard, Yvonne Featherston. Row four, Clerkie Cauthon, Avanell Playter, Kathryn Roberts, Ermal Sanders, Mary Edith Killebrew, Betty Faye Luna, Mary Lou Vassaur, Jean Jones. Row five, Monty Jean Harman, Wyvonne Stephens, Marjorie McGlasson, Barbara Baugh, Doris Jean Dooley, Mary Sue Beebe, Rosemary Pancoast, Doris Higdon, Mary Lou Ackley. Row six, Archie Youngblood, Gene Allison, Gene Cox, Eugene James, Bill Allison, Joe Hardridge, Gareth Holford, George West. During the year the girls' quartet, boys' quar- tet and girls' sextet sang at many school pro- grams, and also gave special numbers during concerts, and at religious and civic meetings. Members of the girls' quartet are: Rosemary Cates, Mary Edith Killebrew, Norma Jean Morris and Norma Lee Wood. The boys' quartet is composed of Bill Allison, George Megill, Gene Allison, and A. L. Helm- bright. The girls' sextet includes Joyce Lee White, Kathryn Nay, Betty Lou James, Doris West, Mary Jean Megill, and Shirley Coleman, The final number on the May 7 Music Week concert was The Lost Chord, a favorite of vocal music students at Okmulgee High School. It is featured during one concert each year. BAD In addition to playing for football games this year, the Okmulgee High School band had an honor band at each basketball game. This is the first year the band has played for the basketball games. In two performances February I0 and 11, the annual mid-winter concert was given in the form of a Valentine concert. The corner trio, composed of Delmar Easom, Frances Waddle, and Margie Corpolongo, and the Condrev twins, Doris and Dorothy, accordionists, were featured. On February 22 the band attended the band, orchestra, and vocal meet in Wewoka. Over 700 students from this part of Oklahoma at- tended. There were sixteen Okmulgeeans in the select band for the concert that night. On March 9 and 10 the Okmulgee Lions Club gave a benefit negro minstrel show for the band. This was directed by Mr. Bliss C. Mapes. Prizes of 33, 32, and S1 for selling the most tickets went to Lois Patton, Patsy Clark, and Betty Powers. Three broadcasts were given by the band during the year for Education week. Pan American week, and the Fourth War Loan drive. Also, during the War Loan drives, the band played at the Orpheum Theater. The band participated in the dedication of the Red Cross ambulance. When Senator Barkley was here, the junior band, with several senior members, played for the rally. For a gala end to the school year, the vocal and instrumental music departments combined music week programs for a Sunday afternoon concert, May 7, in the high school auditorium. Mr. Arthur Poole, band director, had charge of the instrumental numbers. Miss Mary Lou Fin- ley, vocal instructor, directed the Choral club. Officers of the band are president, Tommie Skinner, vice president, Frank Peterson, student director, Tommie Skinner, drum major, Tommy Oliver, business manager, Lois Patton, librarian, Reed Nevins, assistant librarians, john Paterson, and Earl Newman. Members of the band are, front row, left to right, Tierra Jean Baker, james Allen Nichols, Hugh Christian, and jay Pearse. 1. L. Briscoe, Tommy Brower, jimmy White, Eleanor Smith, Edna Howell, and Glenna O'Bannon. Second row, Tommie Skinner, Bob Swimmer, Eugene Viseur, Jim T. Pancoast, Genevieve Tor- bett, and Elwood Pugh, john Parks, john Bainum, Jack Noble, Kenneth Barton, Julian Norris, Mary Sue Longwith, Betty Clark, Dorothy johnson, and Doreen Peterson. Third row, Mary Bob Armstrong, Mildred Ramsby, jean Shields, Betty Powers, Anna Lee Shirley, Delmar Eason, Frances Waddle, Margie Corpolongo, Reed Nevins, 1. H. Ritchie, Earl Newman, june Hammock, Mabel Bennett, Don- ald Fisher, Glen Fields, Frankie Dalton, Duard McDonald, james Langdon, Andy Hendrickson, Tommy Oliver, Ralph Denton, and john Hard- ing. Fourth row, Houston Reed, jack Blevins, Bob Harshaw, Paul Newkirk, Pearl George, Gene Miller, Buddy Fuller, Bill Zimmerman, John Paterson, Bill Thomas, Elizabeth Crowther, Birdella Dahl, Thelma Jo Carpenter, Laura Noble, Harold Hunter, Frank Peterson, and Bob Pinkerton. Fifth row, Doris Condrey, Dorothy Condrey, Betty Luna, Lois Frances Patton, and Mr. Arthur Poole. Page lbirly-Jeveu BULLDUG SPUHT5 The 1943 Bulldog football team, beginning a new season under a new coach, Mr. Claude Neet, started off on the schedule with a 7-6 victory over the Okemah Panthers. However, they were not destined to succeed so well, for they were defeated by seven of the ten teams on their schedule. The Canines defeated Tahlequah and Okemah in non-conference games, and Sapulpa in an Oklahoma Six conference tilt, the last of the season. Mr. Leland Milroy, boys' physical education instructor, assisted Coach Neet with the year's athletic program of football, basketball, track, and spring football. Richard O'Shields and A. L. Helmbright were managers of the football squad. The Sapulpa game was the last for many lettermen on the team, as far as the Okmulgee Bulldogs are concerned. Bill Candler, speedy half-back, has gone to California, Charles Feno- lio, Paul Ganus, Stanley Hopper, Eugene James, Briscoe jones, and E. R. Youngblood, are all seniors. Dave Levy, the kid from Texas, has com- pleted good work in football. Dudley Nichols is now in the Navy, as are also jones and Ganus. Ray Haley has gone to California. john Harding is expecting to move to Nebraska, and Sammy Howell is expecting to go into the armed services before the next gridiron season rolls around. Lettermen who expect to return for next year's team are J. L. Briscoe, Frank Dalton, Page lbirty-eight Richard Lawhead, George Megill, Earl Milligan, jack Peeler, Lewis Ridgeway, and Bill Zimmer- man. Outstanding game on the Bulldog schedule was one upset the Okmulgee boys handed the Tulsa Central Braves. The Braves were ready to hand the Bulldogs a trouncing, and instead, they were defeated 19-12. The home team also clearly out-classed the Sapulpa Chieftans both times the two teams clashed. Other times, the Canines were on the short end of the score during most of their games. The picture of the football squad includes: First row, Lewis james, Cy johnson, Briscoe jones, Eugene James, Charles Fenolio, Bill Coleman, Dudley Nichols, Harold Brewer, Benny Thorman, Bob Myers, and Carl Laursen. Second row, Jack Peeler, Bill Thomas, Theo- dore Blevins, Fred Swain, Robert DeVoy, john Harding, Richard Lawhead, Harold Boyd, Stephen Gainor, Ronald Loftin, Bill Starks, Tommy Skinner. Third row, Paul Ganus, Lewis Ridgeway, J. L. Briscoe, George Megill, Stanley Hopper, Bill Chandler, Hollis Holleman, Bobby Evans, john Smart, Elwood Pugh, Ray Haley, and Jim Arlington. Fourth row, Earl Milligan, Bill Zimmerman, Sammy Howell, David Nuckolls, Guy Eidson, Kenneth van Slyke, Archie Youngblood, and Bill Rowden. The basketball squad also had two strikes against it before it came to bat this season. The boys were shorter and less experienced than other teams in the conference, and also, there was not any basketball team last season, other than the seventh hour intramural squad, which studied theory of basketball. Among those who played on last year's seventh hour squad who returned this year are jack Peeler, Lewis Ridgeway, Richard O'Shields, and john Harding. In the picture of the basketball squad, the boys, left to right, are, front row, Cy johnson, Lewis Ridgeway, J. L. Briscoe, Bob Ely, and Gene Olzawski. Second row, bl. B. West, Bill Bennett, Frank Grissom, George Megill, and Frank Dalton. Third row, Theodore Blevins, Paul Swafford, David Nuckolls, Dave Levy, Richard O'Shields, and john Harding. Boys who received letters for basketball this year are Briscoe, Dalton, Ely, Harding, Levy, Nuckolls, Olzawski, O'Shields, Ridgeway, and Swafford. Six of these boys expect to return next year. Bob Ely and Richard O'Shields are seniors. john Parks, Dave Levy, Don Swift, Bill Ben- nett, and Bill Allison went out for the regular track squad. The boys did well, in spite of their lack of manpower. They placed fourth in the Oklahoma Six conference meet held in Tulsa April 22. The Bulldogs defeated all other out-of-town teams. The hurdles and dashes were run against time on a very wet track. John Parks, dash man, took fourth place in the 220 and ION yard dashes. Dave Levy placed fourth in the 440. In the state regional track meet, April 29, -lohn Parks placed third in the 220, beating Gwin of Tulsa Central. Levy placed third in the football throw. The steady downpour of rain made only an abbreviated track meet pos- sible. Pug cf llvirfy- nine ' -' , j M, f 5' lt ,V l r Q , in FTE A ii H -.f,fL. 41 , '.i.:.ir. ti' . ii' ffeiiifn- W if-B iyicilgfsriiit 1' .MG UEMULBEE TUHCHLIGHT STAFF Another year has passed now, and another Torchlight staff has completed its year of serv- ing the faculty and students of Okmulgee High School through the school paper, the Torchlight. This year Miss Dorothy Finklea and her two Journalism classes have been striving to present the important activities and school events in an interesting manner. Not only have they covered the school news, written editorials, col- umns, and features, but they also have solicited ads from the town merchants. Wantla Devary was editor of the Torchlight for the 1943-44 year. She wrote columns, news, features, editorials, and rewrote stories. jacque- lyn Richardson, associate editor, was in charge of grade school news, and wrote news stories and editorials. Lois Patton, news editor, wrote many news stories and also was an advertiser. Sue Pierce and Ann Montgomery were feature and exchange editors and they also were Wilscmn Grade school reporters. Bill Allison, sports edi- tor, wrote most of the sports stories. A new position on the staff, war editor, was filled by Margaret Milner, who also obtained news from Horace Mann. Page forty Nadine Fountain, business manager, also wrote a column and news stories, as did Joyce Mann, the advertising manager. News reporters, who had regular news beats, were Barbara Bennett and Juanita Davison, who also gathered news from Emerson Grade school, Betty jo Chism, who wrote feature stories, toog Shirley Coleman and Betty Ann Gainor, who secured news from Roosevelt Grade school, Mildred Erman, a Franklin school reporter, Norma Jean Morris, Horace Mann school re- porter, Wantla Rogers, who helped Nadine Fountain with the senior spotlightg and Ruth Wallace, who solicited ads. Of course, the Torchlight could not have been printed this year without the cooperation of the town businessmen and women. Their regular advertising made the paper possible. Advertising solicitors this year were Virginia Berry, Johnny Gold, Pat Kirk, Evedna McVay, Wentlell Scott, Bill Sparks, Pat Weimer, and Nell Marie Young. To next year's Torchlight staff, we wish suc- cess, and hope their year will be as happy and pleasant as ours. At work nn the senior Turchlight . . . We got our Minute Man flag! . . . Future homemakers . . . Wfnrking hard on the scrap paper drive: . . . Willttrtl at thc linntypc. Printing class on the job. PJKQL' ful?-1'-lille Could you explain it? . . . More scrap paper . . . office assistant . . . History class and Wmvrltl Witt ll Scrapbook . . . Miss Long and mittllemuticizms . . . Two more office helpers. Iifge fwly-f11'fJ Scenes from scrap paper drive und Thousand Dollur Bond purchased by student council from money collected. Page frwlj'-lbf'cc Q-mm, Crowd scatters after pep rally . . . Our drum mnjorettes! Y . . . Student manager captain, and couch of our basketball team . . . Football queen Ann and attendants . . Typical snow scenes . . . snowballing ! ! Page fnrly-fvfn' Congratulations, Graduates Congratulations, Seniors D- Waugh Jeweler GIFT SHOP LSLM Service Station 401 East Main Addison Sessions For Service Call Phone 662 GET THE HABIT Habit is repeated action. You act on a good suggestion and you are certain to acquire good habits. SAVING IS A HABIT. It follows suggestion and action. The Saving Habit is easier to form than smoking or any of the wasteful habits. You must GET THE HABIT.,' Let the CITIZENS ITHTIGIWHL B HITK Help You Page forly-five ,. , The faces behind the voices over the intercommunication system every morning . .. Sophomore officers . . . Mrs. jordan, registrar . . . shoveling the snow . . . In the Biology greenhouse . . . Front entrance of O. H. S ..,. typing students pecking away. Page forty-.fix . ..... ..,. .Jn-sn-In PRESCOTT BEAUTY SHOP Personalized Service For Appointment CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES We Are Experts of Better Shoe Repairing Dahn's Shoe Hospital H. PARSONS, Prop. 217 W. Main St. Phone 1946 Phone 1464 Cole Drug Store The Accommodating Druggist Room 301 Commerce Bldg. Phone 700 301 W 6th .CUAKHLQTULATYONT Senior Class of 44,, We Are Very Proud of the Following Loyal Employees - - Betty Ann Montgomery Mary Jane Stroup Mary Lou Hancock, Norma Lee Wood Nada Lee Moon Raphael W. Panchot William Robert Loar Patricia Ann Bulla Wallace Milton Foster Evedna lVlcVay ORPHEUM-YALE-INCA THEATRES Page forty-Jcvefz Art students Creating .,.. Library assistants and students in study hall . . . Girls' sextet . . . busy scrapping . . . Girls' quartet . . . Boys' quartet . . Miss Dillman gets in the scrap paper drive, too . . . Freshman officers . . . Chemistry students in the laboratory . . . Students in homemaking sewing on Red Cross articles with Miss Brasher supervising. Page forty-eight COMPLIMENTS Congratulations to the OF Class of 1944 . Heilbron Brothers Polley Clothlers Jewelers Main 86 Morton The House of Beautiful Gf MARSHALL'S SHOE STORE Home of X-Ray Shoe Fitting 107 E. Main Phone 2111 TO TI-IE GH!-lIlUI-l'l'E5 UF '44 IIIINEHATULATIIJNS fl. P. BHUWN 8 IIUMPANY Page f0l'lj'-121 l l Drum Major Thomas Oliver . , . Schools Out . . . Miss Campbell with finalists in speech contest . . . Homemakcrs learning how to conserve food . . . What's cooking? . . . At a pep rally, band and students . . . Doc Milroy, Paul Ganus, and Coach Neet . . . Football boys in togs. Page fifzy Qongrcltulatlons Seniors C2!1asfazn'5 CONGRA'l'ULA'l'IONS TO THE 1944 GRADUATES May Your Lives Be Full of Success and Happiness and Your Future as Bright as It Looks to You Today THE CENTRAL NATIUNAL BANK OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA MEMBER F. D. I. C. Pff SENIUH HISTUHY fContinued from Page 121 James-vice president, and Norma Jean Mor- ris-secretary. And it was last year that all the boys were talking about how sore they were from taking Gym. You remember how they had to take it because of the victory corps? To top off the whole year, we threw that super- duper jr.-Sr., banquet with the Spanish Fiesta theme. With Bill Ridgway as Master of Cere- monies, everyone was very impressed. And so to our senior year, when we were all supfposed to be dignified, but didn't quite suc- cee . Our senior year was a big one. We started out the year with Bill Loar as president of the student body, and Joe Hardridge as vice-presi- dent. Our student council has been successful in promoting the sale of war stamps until we now have 90575 of the student body buying war Stafllps. Then came the election of football queen and we had so many beautiful girls in the senior class that it was hard to decide whom to elect. But finally Ann Montgomery was elected queen and Margaret Milner, Martha Ann Norris and Jackie Richardson as her attendants. Briscoe jones bestowed the honors and sealed them with flowers and a kiss. We also had an election of class officers with Rich- ard O'Shields as president, Stanley Hopper, vice president, and Kathryn Nay as secretary. Wanda Devary really outdid herself and walked off with the American Legion oratorical prize of a hundred dollars. We had a new student join our ranks during second semester of whom we are all very proud. He is john Parks, and he had made all A's during his four years of high school. We think that is a record hard to beat, and especially since he is also talented in music, sports, and dramatics. Then we have Norma Lee Wood and Norma jean Morris in the girls' quartet and Kathryn Nay in the girls' sextet, besides all the other seniors in the other music organizations. The Band presented that beautiful Sweetheart Day Concert and that makes you want to dance music. And the vocal music department really outdid themselves with their Western Jam- boree. Wfith Joe Hardridge as the cross-eyed cowboyg it will be an extravaganza long to remember. Orchids go to Mr. Poole and Miss Finley for the production of these two shows. With Wanda Devary as Editor and jackie Rich- ardson as her assistant, we have had a Torch- light every two weeks complete with gossip columns. Tommy Oliver was Drum Major for the band and Elizabeth Crowther was Major- ette. Charles Fenolio made us all proud by making the all state football team. The Condrey twins have become noted dur- ing this year for their talent in playing the accordion. Then came our senior play. It was a gala affair, and everyone attended Green Stockings. Under the direction of Miss Wood, the cast starred Jackie Richardson, Ora Mae Kiker, john Parks, Stanley Hopper, joe Hard- ridge, Margaret Milner, Bill Loar, Richard O'Shields, Betty Stout, Norma Jean Morris, Page fifty-two Bobby Greenwood and Bill Chronos. We can- not include all the things our class has accom- plished during the six years, but there is one thing that we are proudest of, and that is the boys who have joined the armed forces. These boys include Tommy Hurst, Briscoe jones, Paul Ganus, Joe Hassell, Douglas Hogan, Harry White, Fred Whiteley, and Buster Harvey. After senior commencement, practically all our beloved senior boys will be working for Uncle Sam and to them we wish Good Luck. SENIUH PLAY CContinued from Page 243 Ticket takers were Paul Buckthal, Charles Fenolio, Eugene james, Wendell Scott, Frank Skinner, Bill Witthaus, Harwood DeVinna and Bill Allison. Ushers were Bernice Faught, Martha Ann Norris, Jane Ludwick, Barbara Hammer, Wanda Devary, Gloria Patterson, Norma Lee Wood, and Sue Pierce. The Girls' sextet sang Johnny Doughboy Found a Rose in Ireland. Members of the sex- tet are Joyce White, Kathryn Nay, Betty Lou james, Doris West, Mary jean Megill, and Shirley Coleman. Thomas Oliver played a violin solo, Moon- light Madonna, accompanied by Geraldine Barnard. Advertising was handled by Bob Greenwood, Betty Fay Luna, Bernice Faught, Barbara Ham- mer, Harwood DeVinna, Jewell Robinson, Sue Pierce, and Ann Montgomery. Wanda Devary had charge of the newspaper publicity. Torchlight Purpose The Okmulgee High School Torchlight has been published this year with more than one reason in mind. Some motives behind the Torchlight are: That each student's parents could read of the school activities, and the work their children are doing in high school. This creates a better under- standing between students, parents, and teachers- That the business men of Okmulgee can adver- tise in the school paper which will help their business as well as help publish the Torchlight- That the activities of O. H. S. can be an- nounced . . . advertised . . . stressed . . . and to in- form teachers, parents, and students of coming events, and of the success of things that have happened- The latest news concerning O.H. S., the edi- torials, columns, features, ads, comics, and grade school news keeps up the morale of the students. It gives them the opportunity of work- ing harder at their task of getting on the honor roll, so perhaps their name can be in the Torchlight. Each reason is important. Yet, the entire idea is. in a sense, to educate the student, and to interest him in his present surroundings of friends, studies, and teachers. N eece's Music Shop For Latest Records-Sheet Music YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Musical Instruments cbstrandet-75 117 East 6tl'l Phone 3108 COMPLIMENTS OF O Barnes D-X Stations 213 No. Okmulgee Phone 253 7th and Morton Phone 810 BEST WISHES CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADUATES OF '44 Peoples Bakery 'A' Phone 560 118 N. Seminole SENIORS OF '44 B. F. Goodrich Silvertown Store Official Tire Inspection Station if Phone 241 6th and Okmulgee Page fifly-three SENIUH WILL CContinued from Page 257 Mary Frances Szalankiewicz wills her name to julene Smith. Betty Stout wills Bill Candlet to La Verna Barnard. Margaret Ann Thomas leaves her ability to get along with the armed forces to Norma jean Meek. Genevieve Torbett wills her bronc bustin' ability to James Langdon. Lois Tollison wills her place among the thorns of physics class to Gloria Levy. Louise Vivar leaves her neatness to Barbara Baugh. Ruth Wallace wills her way with sailors to Doris Mae Biggins. Pat Weimer wills her quietness to Ann Poe. Mary Lee Williams wills those beautiful eyes to Vivian Laney. Nellie Winn just gladly leaves. Period. Bill Witthaus and James Watson will to all eligible bachelors their woman evasiveness. E. R. Youngblood leaves Archie to the foot- ball team. Lavina Barris wills her business talent to any poor person who needs it. Sue Pierce unnecessarily wills her football enthusiasm and brown eyes to her younger brother and sister, Stan and Jamie. Willard Franke wills the printing of the Torchlight to Pierre Hurd. Paul Ganus wills his cowboy boot to any- one with size fourteen shoe. Ginger Sloan wills her sweet smile to Schuy- lene Spurrier. Wally Foster wills his D. O. job to anyone who can keep track of gas coupons. LaVerne Ingram wills her salesmanship to anyone who can find out her secret. Robert Cutsinger wills his quietness to Tommy Harris. Betty Ann Gainor wills her height to her lit- tle sister. . Velma Devary simply leaves with her other Devary kin. Nadine Fountain leaves the Torchlight staff with many a regret? Question mark. Elizabeth Erman leaves her biology ability to Garry Cottingham. We wonder if he needs it. Marie jenkins wills her D. E. class to all '45, '46, '47, etc., students. Robert Smith wills his good nature to all those students who get upset. Page fifty-four Frances Waddle wills her aptness for keep- ing out of trouble in band to Paul Newkirk. Harwood DeVinna wishes to will his sar- casm to Gareth Holford. Wanda Devary leaves her place as editor of the Torchlight to progressive Johnny Gold. Charles Fenolio just leaves his love to Mary DeVoy. Freida Gulley leaves her perfect attendance record to her sister. Eugene James wills Jackie to himself. Marian Hale wills her good grades in geom- etry to Betty Newman. Joe Hardridge wills his ability to play the piano to Miss Finley. Leona jones leaves her extra height to Shir- ley Davis. Bernice Faught leaves her chemistry exams to Buie Gibbs. Dorothy Jean Drew . . Quote, 1'll just leave, thank you. Unquote. Stanley Hopper wills his football technique to Shorty Ridgeway and Babe Peeler. Ora Mae Kiker wills her excess weight to Eugene Keaton. Doris Gaines wills her Navy Air Corps jew- elry to Jane Bingman. DeWayne Greene wills English Literature to anyone who is either dumb or smart enough to take it. Bob Ely wills D. O. to anyone that wants an afternoon off. Ella Mae Kilpatrick wills to her sister Glenna her practice sets in bookkeeping. Ruby Dozier wills Ed Blevins to Miss Camp- bell if she will keep an eye on him. Ruby Hammack wills her B in shorthand to Donnie Bell Parker. Mary Lou Hancock wills her English grades to the ones who hope to be seniors next year. Bobby Hollis wills his way to get along with Mrs. Hayley to Rocky Lawhead. Barbara Hammer wills her drawing ability to anyone who can use it. Blanche Beymer wills her books to Hugh Christian. Virginia Berry wills her fine talent for col- lecting ads to Pat Kirk. Lilly Mae Davis wills her uncle to any lucky girl. Juanita Davison wills her four years of typing to Mary Ellen Evans. CONGRATULATIONS TO O. H. S. SENIORS Palmer's Conoco Station A Blonde Bedroom Suite For the GIRL Graduate She IS WORTH it MCIN TIRE FURNITURE KEYSTONE Cleaners and Dyers MILLERIZED DRY CLEANING 112 East Main Phone 2900 Harry Miller Gordon's Grill Parkinson Hotel Coffee Shop Extends I-Ieartiest Congratulations To Seniors of 1944 LUNG-BELL LUMBEH EU. WE CONGRATULATE SENIORS OF '44 Page fifty-five Compliments, and Continued Progress To Okmulgee High School G. T. Bradford's Main Drug Store 501 E. Main Okmulgee, Okla Compliments of Okmulgee Furniture Company Home of Good Furniture Reasonably Priced 207 E. Main Phone 27-28 Ford Agency Marriotts Paint and Wallpaper FOR V-8 Fords, Mercurys, B. H. SUDBERRY, Owner Linggln-Zephyl-5 120 E. Main Phone 46 OUR NEW LOCATION 218-222 W. Sixth-Main at Seminole N E L S 0 N 7 S RADIO CLINIC Bingman Motor Sales Congratulations Phones Seniors! CONGRATULATIONS S E N I O R S PHONE 878 Page fifty-fix S. O. Spurrier Lumber Company LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS 414 E. Main Phone 1611 G. 86 V. Battery and Electric Co. Expert Auto Electricians Congratulations, Seniors! Q 321 E. Main Phone 636 STAR DRUG COMPLIMENTS OF t OF Stewart-Lucky Co. can 22 201 West 6th 108 S. Morton Phone 2870 Congratulations to the J. J. NEWBERRY Page fiflyrxezwz if fzlkzafla BACK THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS! ' I 'ODAY, in the C. Penney stores in all 48 States, an army of over 50,000 is waiting to greet you. In this army are veterans versed in the Penney technique of service. And its ranks are filled witl' eager recruits . . . the able replacements for the 4,517 stars in the Penney service Hag. Page fifty-eight QQNGRATULATIONS O. H. S. SENICDRS ly-2 Blocks West of the Square 312 W. Main Phone 2801 Page fifly-11 CONGRATULATIONS TO O. H. S. SEN IORS CONGRATULATIONS FROM To All Seniors Anthony's See Us For Graduation Presents 114 W. 7th Phone 719 O COMPLIMENTS OF M. 86 P. Grocery TO - Shelton Office Supply O. H. S. SENIORS E 116 N. Morton Phone 240 114 S. Central Phone 1522 Okmulgee, Oklahoma Congrafufafionri .gzniorri . . D E A N D R U G THE PRESCRIPTION STORE PHONE 243 OKMULGEE Page Jixty Q To the '44 Graduates KENN EY ELECTRIC CO. Harry Kenney Owner In the Many Paths of Life 316 E. Main Phone 562 Put Your Best Foot Forward Well Groomed CONGRATULATIONS Dunhan1S7 Shoe SENIORS OF '44 212 East Main ik Qongratulatlons Seniors nil? PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY of OKLAHOMA Scott-Rice Company Printers - Lithoaraphers . . . Engravers . . . 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