Panola High School - Bearcat Yearbook (Panola, OK)

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-w,.,,..w-v-..-...-...,..-....,.,...- ,..., those babyish fifth graders with us in our class when one of the teachers, Miss McReynolds, resigned. Billy Don Meyers, a new addition, and Jimmy Smith were both famous when Billy came to school in pink earmuffs and Jimmy broke hisarm. Mr. Parks, an active Boy Scout master, turned the interests of most of the boys to scouting. Charles Moore wore his new uniform nearly every day! Art and music became important to us as our interest in culture increased. Yes, we were grow- ing up! This year we lost only one member, Della Horn, but we gained several-- Billy Don Meyer, Clifford Stewart, Viola Berry, Lela Highfill, Billy Joyce Jones, Ellen Syrle, and Beulah Gose. Marvin Horn and Albert Terrill were both with us now, too. Some boys were explained the mechanics of the paddle-system for un- necessary recreation in band. Mr. Farrell took Roger ,and Jimmy into the office for a little visit. Our seventh grade class gave Audrey Smith more than one opportunity to exer- cise her increasing patience. It seemed that no one could surprise her. Charles Moore and Delbert lhitenack were punished for playing games on the lawn--poor flowers! Several of the active members of the class were the objects of much ad- miration when they deliberately broke a teeter board and went without entertain- ment for some time to pay for it. Romance was very important this year, so notes flew thick and fast between some of the 'steadies --J. Alan and Jennine Carson being seen together most of the time. All the young Lochinvar's were so manly-- many of them swung their fair sweethearts ever! recess. Billy Don Meyer and Roger were excused from music and spent the res of the year in art class with the girls. They did anything for attention in those daysl We found that we had several new members added to our class--Jack .Holloway, Ruth Bishop,Jenninethr- son, Lois Dotson and Marie Howell. John Ferris, Wayne Ramey, Erma Britta1n,Billy Joyce Jones, and Albert Terrill all moved away. We were all saddened by the death of one of our newer classmates, Marie Howell. The eighth grade was our first year at the High School Building and we had a new superintendent, Mr. Tuck. We were a little dazed at first, since everything was so new, but we soon grew accustomed to the changes. Jack Holloway created a mild sensation when he emerged from the office, blushing with pride, after his first whipping in the new surroundings. He and Bill Meyer were much admired for their courage in facing Joe Jackson's paddle. Later in the year Jimmy Smith yuned the 'We No Sit Down' League, when he, too, was excused from class. We attended our first Sadie Hawkin's Day Party and found that many of the lads in our mngres- sive class were very nimble-footed. At the end of the year the majority of the class graduated, much to the surprise of everyone involved. We had several'add1- tions to our class, consisting of Billy Joe Milner, Ralph Campbell, and John Ferris--back with us from Oklahoma City. Marvin Horn, Charles Moore, Ruth Bishop, Jennine Carson, Della Horn, and Dolores Moore all moved away from Mooreland. The ninth grade brought many new changes into our lives. We were finally a part of the High School that we had gazed at so longingly for so many'years. We furnished amusement for the entire school at Freshman initiation, when we had to wear pajamas and parade down Main Street. We enjoyed working on the school paper and were all thrilled to see some of our names in the paper. The .boys were able to join F. F. N. now, and Ladies' Night was something to look forward to, especially the trip to Alabaster Caverns. We gained many new members, some from country schools and some from other towns,' who have made our class much more interesting. The new students were Alfred Clark, Harold Grittin, Charles Moore, Armeta Dutton, Juanita Maddux, Delores Moore, Mary Osburn, Frances Patterson, Bonnie Sears, Ellen Syrie, Lillie Mae Miller. Those who dropped out were Charles McCormick, Ben McCoy, and Lois Dotson. It seemed to us that the tenth grade was almost impossible. We were all surprised to find that Wilbur Henderson was the proud possessor of some new puppies, which he showed to his girl friend after school one afternoon. Coleen was in a daze for weeks as a result of this 'puppy love.' Mrs. Harper struggled through English II with us, and I guess we learned a little. Miss Johnson, our music teacher, directed us in an operetta--'In Old Vienna'--which several of the Sophomores participated in. Roger seemed especially interested in it, specializ- ing in the night practices. We wonder why? Band was revived and we had lots of fun on our trip to the Music Festival at Alva. Four of our boys--Roger, Johnnie, J. Alan and Delbert--lettered in basketball, and most of the F.F.A. members went on the annual trip--this time to the Ozark mountains. The Sophomore girls were unfortunate in losing Ralph Campbell, Alfred Clark, Harold Grittin,Charles Moore, Jimmie Reese, Marie Croisant, Lillie Mae Miller, and Mary Osburn. We admitted Louise Best, Nannie Mae Malm, and Alberta McMullen to our class with much enthu- siasm, but Alberta soon left us. The eleventh grade made us realize that we must begin preparing for our Sen- ior year, with its many expenses. We held a raffle--or rather attempted one--and sponsored a series of Lyceum Numbers. Our Junior play was 'Henpecked Husband,n and we had a skating party to celebrate its success. It seemed we were always in 'Hot Water' this year, particularly in English class. Most of the boys spent the majority of their time in the office. 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it again.-W We worked hard on the Junior-Senior banquet, but were well repaid by the many compliments. The bright-colored hula skirts and the Hawaiian theme added ga colorful note of interest. We missed Clifford Stewart, Beulah Gose, Billy Joe 'Mi1ner, Wanda Ramey, Bonnie Sears, Ellen Syrie, and Delores Moore this year. The twelfth grade was the climax of our years of toil. We were glad to have Marvin Horn back ageing Doris Dauphin, Carolyn Stewart, and Oleta Shans made nice classmates too, even though Oleta left before the year ended. Two former under- classmates admired our class so much they spent a summer catching up with us-- Coleen Cockerill and Revs Highfill. We sponsored concessions at most of the home games and at the fair and stock show, which added to our profits immensely. The F. F. A.-Senior Box Supper brought in some needy cash. We attempted an- other skip day following the first real snow--punishment followed of course. Our -F. F. A.boys justified our pride in them by winning honors at several stock shows and on judging teams. The Senior basketball players, both boys and girls, have :shown unusual ability in handling the ball. Mr. Peach, who has been our sponsor for the past two years,w1ll see us through our last activities. The Senior Play, Junior-Senior Banquet, and our annual Senior trip will prove a perfect ending for an eventful twelve years. Of the original thirty-five hopeful first-graders we kept J. Alan Ames, Wilbur Henderson, Roger McGlamery, Jimmy Smith, Delbert White- ynack, Donna Blakesley, June Eilers, and Bonnie Stoll all through the years. We have lost Wanda Ramey, Beulah Gose, and Della Horn ucmatrimony--who will be next? All good things must come to an end, but we have many happy memories to carry us all through life. Some of us plan to go on to college, some into business, yet we will all remember the happy days in school. v PROPH CY OF THE CLASS OF 1948 How exciting, 1t's l958 and my manager, Marvin Horn, and I are about to make a trip back to the city--50,000 now--of Mooreland where I will give numerous lec- tures on the subject, Ware Freckles Hered1tary?N I must have a few new things to wear so I go to the exclusive dress shop of the famous French designer, Mademoiselle Armeta Dutton. I am shown several crea- tions with the 'new look'--the dresses drag the floor for 15 feet behind--and Louise Best and Frances Patterson show the dresses off to the best possible advan- tage. My, what figures for modeling! I need a physical examination so I drive over to the Meyer-0-Clinic. At the .door I am greeted by the famous surgeon himself, with his assista t, Miss June Ellers, close behind. They are to be married in only 15 years! I cannot afford Dr. Meyer's personal attention, so I go instead to Dr. J. Lewis Myers. He is a little gray now, but his Schaeffer pen still writes with wonderful precision. His typist, Carolyn Stewart, receives me with cordiallty. Jack Holloway, his office boy, gives me one of his typical friendly greetings. I am surprised to meet the famous trio of nurses--Juanita Maddux, Lela Highfill, and Doris Dauphin--Who ac- .companied Mrs. Dick Dickerson K formerly Bonnie Stoll I to the jungles of Africa where they performed one of the greatest miracles of salvation in the epidemic of InLoveophob1a' that the world had ever known. Ah, for such fearlessness! I start out for lunch and whom do I pass but Donna Blakesley, the world's fastest typist. She types at 360 words a minute and since good typlsts are in great demand, she has a new mink coat--this time from J. Alan Ames, the nation's gwealthlest farmer. It seems that they are to be married in a few weeks. J. Alan his a little bald now, but I doubt seriously if that will do much to dim their jhappiness. They seem to be very much in love. f My, how time flies! I am just one hour late for my luncheon date with Rev. 2Roger MoGlamery, the noted theologian. He is such a kindly soul, however, that ythe wait did not make him angry. And look who he brought along! I see that I am its have the honor of dining with John Ferris and his manager, Delbert Whitenack. ZJohn just won the world's title for light-weight thinking, and he has written jseveral articles advocating the use of Vitamins L S M F k T. 5 We go into the Wstop, Look, Listeng But,For Heaven's Sake Don't Th1nk,' cafe gwhere we are greeted by pretty Reva Highfill, the manager. Shelum certainly made ia success of her life, even though she did go noverboredn for Harold Thanscheldt, fthe million dollar rancher. He ditched her and she hadtw recuperate for six long Qmonths, a shorter time than most of his victims. My, he's a regular 'Bluebeard. gHe takes Vitamin Bee, the new super-super-reviver discovered by Jack Holloway,the lnoted scientist who doubles as office-boy for Dr. Meyers. Jack has a time hiding gfrom his admirers. Now it's time for a floor show an we are entertained by Maxine Dauphin, the torch singer who used to sing with the 'Three-Rights-and-a-Wring'for Frank-Not-So Hotra. She's singing the new hit tune, UNO-Stoop, No Squat, No Sprint,' that everyone is so crazy about. j I look at the clock and see that I have only time to catch one more number and then I must go. It is Nannie Mae Malm the world's champion women tumbler, ,., ,.v v-- .-f ..... .-.,...,.,..,-,....,, -.. -,...,....,.,, ,,,.. ,. , . . , ,I . . . .. I , . Q . , 1