Parker High School - La Reata Yearbook (Parker, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1947 volume:

I , e p $ u A •ne, the students and faculty of NYOUHS, dedicate this annual to the Arizona Cow - | n ft s boy, who has made our past so colorful To those of us who live in this country of gleaming sands and glittering stars , his history will always be alive... Mary Ruth Hargus, Editor. ft c I h v V CSSS3 I This year,Parker high school had a well trained,con- scientious teaching staff,who co-operated with me at all times, attaining an enviable standard of scholastic achiev- ment. The faculty, knowing the value of recreation, led the way in putting on a variety of entertainments—a carnival , dances, musicals, plays, parties, and the oratorical con - test The students responded favorably in most instances. They quite often took hold and demonstrated real ability in planning recreational activities, in student self-government, and in studying and organizing subject matter. It is quite evident that a healthy and helpful attitude has sprouted , which can blossom into an inspiring school spirit. Let us hope that next year the students who return will resolve to constantly build on the foundational achieve ments attained this year. Let us also hope that the S ad- uating class will go out into the community with so much love for NYCUKS that they will sow seeds among the towns- people stimulating them to the ful high school deserves. vigorous suppor t a wonder- MISS MARGARET HARMAN Journalism American History English II English IV Senior Sponsor ■ V I ft MISS GR«.CE � WOODFORD Spanish I A1gebra General Mathematics Music Appreciation C-eometry Glee Club Freshman Sponsor (Back Row) Mr. J. Lee Thompson, Billie Jo- McGaha, Ima Jean Bagwell, Mildred Hargus. (First Row) Jack Sutton, George Campbell, Camie tfitieben, Ray Stephan. OFFICERS President........... Vice President . . , Secretary-Treasurer, Senior President . . Junior President . , Sophomore President, Freshman Presidnet , JL7 jyi w . Billie Jo McGaha • Ima Jean Bagwell . Mildred Hargus . Jack Sutton . George Campbell . Camie Yitzlaben . Ray Stephen VH Gy f . l-v ‘ .V' p enure (£tro azzrrt IkA JEAN BAG'JELL Ima Jean Bagwell was vice-presi- dent of her class and student court judge, during her freshman year. The next year she was vice-pres- ident of her class, cheerleader, and also vice-president of the A H. Ima began her senior year as vice-president of the Student Body. Throughout high school she was an active member of the La Reata and Loudspeaker staffs. She played, Laude who captured Brisky's heart in the senior play The Mummy and the mumps. Ima's ambition is to become an Air-Line Hostess after she has com- pleted two years of Junior Co1lege. BERNICE LORRAINE CORNELL 3ernice Cornell, eighteen, started her high school career after graduating from Parker Ele- mentary school. Bernice was elected president of the sophomore class and was assis- tant editor of the Loudspeaker during her junior year. In her senior year, Bernice was cheerleader and portrayed Agatha, founder of the Fenella school for girls, in the senior play The Mummy and the Mumps. Throughout high school, her accomplishments in 4-K have been outstanding. The nine-months old Hereford calf, o med and tended by Bernice, won a blue ribbon at the County Junior Agricultural Fair. Bemice, herself, won a blue ribbon for showmanship. 2 rUD ■ ROYZENA HALL Rowena Hall, seventeen, with long brown hair and dark brown eyes.entered NYCDHS as a sopho;.ore in 1944,after completing her fresh- man year in Riverside, California. She became a member of the Loud- speaker staff during her sophomore year and held a position as cheer- leader. She was ore si dent of the junior class. During her senior year 3he proved her ability as an actress when she portrayed Anna, who mar- ried Sir Hector Fish, the English Archeologist, in the senior play, The Mummy and the Lumps. Rowena's ambition is to become a legal stenographer. EDLU-i LYNN MAXCY Professor Edwin Maxcy is fin- ishing his four years at MYCUHS with high honors. In his sophomore year he was vice-president of the Scholastic Honor Society and on the B-string in basketball. During his junior year, Edwin was vice-president of the student body, president of the Scholastic Honor Societ , and business manager of the La Reata. He had a leading part in the senior play Chintz Cottage, and was on the A-string in basketball-. In his senior year he was vice- president of his class, 3ecretary- treasux-er of the Scholastic Honor. Society, valedictorian of the class, won first place in the oratorical contest, and was Sir Hector in •• the senior play. The Mummy and the Mump3. NET. IAN COLLINS Newman Collins, a quiet chap of seventee, has been active in all sports throughout high school. Durin both hi3 junior and sen- ior years, Newman received letters in basketball, and his senior year he also received a letter in foot- ball. Newman is one of the three mem- bers of the present senior class who began their education at the Parker Grammar School. DOLORES ETHEL EARNHARDT Dolores Earnhardt entered NYCCHS as a freshman in 194A after attend- ing school in Richmond, Virginia, and Coulee City, Washington. In her sophomore year, she was secretary-treasurer of her class and cheerleader, a summer corres- pondence course enabled her to graduate in three years. She was Loudspeaker Editer, played Dulcie , who was beautiful but dumb, in the senior play. The Lummy and the Lumps. and was an active -worker on the La Reata. She plana to attend college next fall, attaining a Bachelor's degree in secretarial administration. f i s’ ED A-ID GLYNN MAXCY As one of those Maxcy twins, Edward has a friendly disposition and a winning smile. He has com- pleted his four years of high school at ilYCUHS. During his junior year, Edward was elected vice-president of the class, and received letters in football and basketball. In the senior play The Mummy and the Mumps. Edward was James, Slammon, who had three men's work to do, but didn't do any. Edward received letters in both football and basketball in his sen- ior year. His favorite sport is basketball. PEGGY GOULD Peggy Gould, a quiet but very active girl with black hair and brown eyes, entered NYCQHS in 1943 after attending grammar school at the Valley School. Peggy has been an active basket- ball player. She is noted for her long accurate shots, and quick foot movement on the court. She has participated in every game played during her high school years. Peggy ’worked on the Loudspeaker staff as a typist during her junior year. She also helped with ’work on the La xleata. After she is graduated,she plans to be married and to make her home- Parker. 'W c ZW IP MART RUTH HARGUS wants to go to work at the City Drug Store, where he has been em- ploye d throughout high school. Frank lias attended Parker schools for twelve years. Mary Ruth Hargus was secretary- treasurer of the freshman class, president of the sophomore class, and president ox the junior class. ', hen she became a senior she wss elected secretary-treasurer. Mary Ruth served as editor of the La Reata during her senior year and was an active member on the Loudspeaker. Her favorite sport is basketbalL She served as co-captain of the girl1s team when she was a sopho - more. She was secretary of the J+-H during her freshman year, president during her sophomore year, and secretary during her senior year. During her senior year, she won 75 in war bonds and four trips for 4-H work. , nc_ r . JACK TAYLOB SUTTON Jack Taylor Sutton, a returned marine, - as a light machine gunner at Tarawa, Saipan, and Tinnian. He was wounded at Saipan by a Jap mortar. Jack saw service on the following islands: The Marshall, Johnson, New Zealand, Guadalcanal , and Hawaii. Jack enrolled in NYCUHS to com- plete his interrupted high school courses. He was elected president of the senior class. Before his induction into the armed Forces, Jack attended high school at .Mttier, California, lihile there he ;vent out for foot- ball and basketball, and was a mem- ber of the organization. Future Farmers of America. R-C Y MILDBED LUCILLE HABGUS During her freshman and sopho- more years, Mildred Hargus 'was an active member of the Loudspeaker and La Beata staffs. In her senior year she was elec- ted secretary-treasurer of the Student Body, Mildred's favorite interest is in newspaper work. She was Phoebe Beebe , a newspaper hound, in the senior three act play. The Mummy and the Mumps.11 She hopes to attend Phoenix Junior College. Mildred comes from Vfenden, Ariz- ona where she has lived throughout her grammar school years. C«ROL XELTING PATRICK Better kno-,n as ''Hank” , Card. Kelting Patrick entered NYCUIIS in 1942 vdth a shorter name, Carol Kelting, In her junior year, Carol was elected vice-president. Toward tl.e end of the year 3he was married to Dick Patrick, whom ,he had known throughout high school. Determined to finish school, Carol re-entered NYCUH3 in the fall of 1946. She attended school ir the morning, and spent the after- noon with her son, Richard Misha el. BILLIE JO MCGAHA Billie J McGaha entered NYCUHS as a freshman in 1943, from Union Valley, Oklahoma. During her sophomore year, Billie Jo was secretary-treasurer of the class, secretary-treasurer of the 4-H club, and secretary-treasurer of the Honor Society. As a junior, Billie was secre- tary of the Student Body, editor of the Loudspeaker, assistant editor of the La Reata, vice-president of the 4-H club, and had a leading part in the senior play Chintz Cot- tage. Billie Jo was president of the Student 3ody, Prom Queen, and was chosen to take examinations for the DAR and Pepsi Cola h iholarshigr I CCCL SLUjL (Back Row) Charles Martin, Neil White, Charles Wilson, Neil Smith, George Campbell. (First Row) Marjorie Wood, Wayme Wilhelm, Teddy Maxcy, Porfirio Leon, Vivian Sethe, Mr. Beemon. OFFICERS President....................... Vice President ................. Secretary-Treasurer. . . ....... George Campbell Charles Wilson Marjorie Wood Adviser Mr. Beemon CCLC «T h Immediately after school began, officers were elec- ted in the Junior Class. The class chose Mary Ruth Har- gus president; George Campbell, vice president, and Mar- jorie T ood, secretary-treasurer. Mary Ruth transferred to the senior class, however, and George Campbell be- came president. Charles Wilson, who arrived at school at a later date, became vice-president. The Junior Class was granted the Halloween and Valentine dances. At the Valentine dance, a cake was given away and a Valentine cueen, Billie Jo McGaha,was chosen by popular vote. A class party was given at the beginning of the year and each student was allowed to invite one per- son. Mr. Beemon, the class sponsor, gave the Juniors a party, in the spring, for their great success and accomplishments this year. The last party was given May fifth, and was a swimming party at the back waters. The Junior assembly was a moving picture show. t 2.-1 R-C L • s • . -V •'•••• � • i, • I ’ . « • • f 9 • • • on-rrrXQ o 'H Sm , {.J'ixrx) V1 H ICC: X zy SJ (Back Row) C%milo Leon, Thomas Craft, Earl Langendorf, Cecil Florence, George Lomayesva, Camie Witzlaben. (First Row) Pat Eubank, Virginia Burgoz, Norma McCoy, Loretta Thompson, Barbara Wilbanks, Miss Lines, OFFICERS President ......... Vice President. . . Secretary-Treasurer Advisor ........... Camie Witzlaben Cecil Florence Barbara Wilbanks Miss Lines © Ell © L T +7+ The sophomore class began the year by electing Camie Witzleben, president; Cecil Florence, vice-president; and Barbara Wilbanks, secretary-treasurer. The class consis- ted of eleven students. Gloria Homo dropped out of school in October, and Tom Craft entered in November. The Sophomores were very active in school activities this year. They ran the Dart throwing and the The for- tune telling concessions at the carnival in October. In November, the class gave a play entitled The Midnight Ghost. Their next undertaking was the Co-Ed dance on December 5. By defeating the Juniors and Seniors, the sophomore boys wen the school basketball tournament, and in the mag- azine subscription drive, the Sophomores led the school in sales. The sophomore boys were instrumental in defeating the Valley School at the track meet in March, totaling about half of Parker's total pearts. The spring dance, the last school dance of the year, was given by the Sophomore class on May 3. It was semi- formal. MAA vq c rrrv (Back Row) Lois Hall, Billy Scott, John Townsend, David Ferguson, Helen Craft. (Third Row) Marjorie Hoover, Joe Patty, Hay Stephan, Billy Earnhardt, Pat Yfilkinson, Miss Yfoodford. (Second How) Nina Lopez, Virginia Ramos, Carmen Aceves, Beverly Wallace, Audrey Thompson, Joyce Robinson. (First Row) Jack Garner, Robert Beaudry, Charles Pigg, Melvin Gardner, Ralph Reid. OFFICERS President. .... Vice President . . Secretary-Treasurer Advisor........... Ray Stephan Beverly Wallace Jackie Garner Miss Grace ’Woodford R� ® S? vuy -r- The poor” Freshmen entered the halls of NYCUHS, Septem- ber 12, 1946 to be cheerfully greeted by the Sophomores. The Freshmen initiation began September 23, and ended Sept- ember 27. On the evening of September 27, the Sophomores gave the Freshmen a hayride. The class elected Ray Stephan, president;Beverly Wallace, vice-president; and Jack Garner, secretary-treasurer. Joe Lopez and Joe Pattie dropped from school before the end of the year. The Freshmen gave their first dance on December 20. This was the Christmas dance. The class worked hard and made enough on the dance to have a nice balance in their treasury. The next dance given by the Freshmen was the Saint Pat- rick's Day dance on March 15. The Freshmen assembly which consisted of two short plays was given by the entire class January 16, 1947. The Freshmen returned the Sophomore's hospitality by 0iving them a return hayride on February 2. The Frosh have ended this year with flying colors, and, according to the class, will be one of the most out- standing sophomore classes that NYCUHS has ever known. ® w We, the Seniors of the City of Parker, State of Arizona, in sound mind and body.do hereby make our last will and testament. FI .1ST I, Mildred Hargus, do hereby will and bequeath to my successor, Porffrio Leon, my ability to get two out of five typing lessons in a week. SECOND I, Bernice Cornell, do hereby will and bequeath to my successor, Charles Martin, my secret henna formula for red hair. L 2E� B THIRD I, Dolores Earnhardt, do hereby will and be- queath to my successor, Vivian Sethe, my quiet and retiring nature in company with the supposedly stronger sex. FOURTH I, Jack Sutton, do hereby ’ dll and bequeath to my successor, Ted Magpy, my ability to work algebra and may he profit by it as I haven't. FIFTH I, Newman Collins, do hereby will and oequeath to my successor, .ayne dihelm, my technique with the women and my ability at sports. SIXTH I, Edward Maxcy, do hereby will and bequeath to my successor, Neil .Jhite, rry ability to play football, hoping that he will be as proficient in it as I was. SEVENTH I, Frank McVey, do hereby will ana bequeath to my successor, Neil Smith, my curly locks, and may he keep them combed as I lave failed to do. EIGHTH I, Ima Jean Bagwell, do hereb - will and be- queath to my successor, Marjorie wood, my very flirtatious personality. • £ • r ' £ r NINTH I, Mary Ruth Hargus, do hereby will and be£' queath to my successor, Charles V ilson, my ability to stay home and sutdy before exams, in hopes that he will benefit by it. I, Billie Jo McGaha, do hereby will and be- queath to my successor, George Campbell, my lead- ership abilities. ELEVENTH I, Edwin ILaxcy, do hereby will and bequeath to my successor, Camie Eitzleben, my ability to make the Honor Roll twenty-four times in four years. T. EIFTH I, Rowena Hall, do hereby will and bequeath to my successor Pat Eubanks, my hair and famous hair-do in hopes that she will become as easily recognized by it as I have. THIRTEENTH I, Peggy Gould, do hereby will and bequeath to my successor, Virginia Burgoz, my ability to make every basket thrown from half court. FOURTEENTH I, 'Carol Patrick, do hereby will and bequeath my successor, Loretta Thompson, my determination to finish High School. TENTH G?9 S 7 The time is June 1957, and the place is Parker, Arizona. Mrs. Jerry McGaha, formerly Dolores Earnhardt, and her hus- band Jerry are planning to take a trip around the world. Do- lores is hoping that they will meet some of her old class- mates who were graduated from NYCUH3 in 1947. They plan to go first to Los Angeles, California. In the heart of Los Angeles, Jerry and Dolores see, on the door of a building, a name which is familiar to both—Dr. B.J. McGaha. Billie, who is now a specialist in plastic surgery, tells them of her engagement to a fellow student of NYCUHS, Jack Sutton. They are planning to be married in August and will make their home in Beverly Hills. After bidding Billie goodby and wishing her luck, they travel on to San Francisco. Finding that she needs some stationery, Dolores goes to a large stationery store. Upon entering the store, she sees a very familiar face back of the counter—a face with the same familiar smile—that of Peggy Gould. Peggy says that she is doing very well with her store and is planning to enlarge the building because of an enlarged amount of trade. Dolores wishes Peggy luck and goes to meet Jerry, where they are going to board a ship for Hawaii. We now find a ship, with Dolores on it and very sick. Jerry goes for a nurse, and on returning tells Dolores that the nurse is on her way, but that she will be sur prised. '.Then the nurse arrives, we see that it is none other than the former Anne McCoy. Anne says that she is now Mrs. Bob Martin, and that Bob is the Captain of the ship. In a couple of years they hope to establish their home on the east coast. The ship is now docking, and we find them in Hawaii. Do- lores is feeling better now, and they board an airplane for France. Dolores discovers that she has misplaced one of her suitcases, and frantically sends for the stewardess. The stewardess is having dinner with the pilot but finally ar- ives. When she enters the room, Dolores yells- I m a Jean- Iraa Jean Schultz, he former Ima Jean Bagwell, and Dolores renew their old friendship and have a nice visit. Ima says that Bob is pilot of the plane. Suddenly discovering that Dolores's suitcase has not been found, Ima Jean be- gins looking for it. It is too late, however, as they are many miles from the place where they boarded the plane, We are now in France, and on the busiest street in Paris. Our travelers are hungry and decide to eat. They go into an American cafe, named The Oasis . After they have given their orders, we hear a terrible racket in the kitchen. The boss seems to be giving the cook a bad time—or vica versa. Anyway, the cook can't cook hamburgers to suit the boss's taste. The cook comes out, running, and Mr. Edward Maxcy is right behind him. No, Ekiward isn't mad at him, but he sees Dolohes and Jerry sitting in the booth at the opposite side of the buildingi Edward is very glad to see them, and says that he had thought of Parker, when he named the cafe The 0asi3 . He also says that he is owner of 10 other cafes throughout France and Germany; Forgetting that there is no cook in the kitchen Edward finally looks up to see that there are people in all of the booths, and none of the people are eating. Just as they are leaving, he tells Dolores and Jerry that down the street about three blocks there is someone who would like very much to see them. They walk along until they come to a large house, with a sign on the door which reads Professor E. Maxcy . Dolores knocks, and after some time, a man comes to the door. Edwin Maxcy—the Edwin Maxcy, with a large book under his arm, and a pair of glasses resting on the end of his nose appears. Dolores, remembering that he didn’t wear glasses when he was in school, asks the reason for wearing them now. In reply, Edwin says for effect, old girl, for effect. I must live up to my profession, you know. After a long talk, he asks them in, and they en- ter a room of books—a room with bookshelves on all four walls. While Jerry and Edwin talk, Dolores thinks that she would like to look over some of his books. The sinH plest book that she can find to read is Einstein's Fourth Diminsion, and it doesn't appear very interesting It has come time for them to leave, and Edwin takes them to the plane in his car—the car was new about the year 1910 The travelers have now been on the plane a day and night, and are stopping in Arabia. As they get off the plane they see a couple of heads, both of which look very familiar. The heads are looking into a plane where some Arabian horses are being loaded. Of course.' It is Mildred Hargus and Ber- nice Cornell. Dolores and Jerry have about a ten minute stop, but find out a lot in that time. It seems that Ber- nice and Mildred are partners on the Arabian Horse Ranch they own in Arizona, and they are here in Arabia buying more horses. Once can see by the stones they are wearing on their hands that they are both very well off. To top all, the buttons on their shirts are made of zircons. The call ccmes, and Dolores and Jerry board the plane for New York. They are now in New York City, and are walking down Fifth Avenue. Dolores has a headache, and they go into the first drug store that they come to, to get aspirin. When Dolores first goes in, she thinks perhaps she is seeing things be- cause her head hurts so badly—but she isn't. There stands Frank McVey, or iFagan as we knew him. Fagan says that he owns this drug store, and several others throughout the state. Fagan also says that he is married and has two little girls. After a short visit, Dolores turns to leave, and bumps into another customer. At first, Dolores doesn't recognize the other person, but when she sees her beautiful black hair, she knows it must be Rowena Halli After a short laughter period, they talk over old times at Parker. Rene says that she is a model for Vo- gue, and has been posing for magazine covers. She likes her work very well, and is living in an apartment on Broad- way. Dolores and Rowena are still talking, as women will, when Jerry comes and says that he has an appointment down tom to get some papers made out. They say goodbye and leave. Vi hen Jerry goes in to the office to see the manager, Do- lores sits down in the waiting room. As she sits there, she notes that the stenographer is very busy, but that she is also lookirg her way. At last, Dolores recognizes her, and calls her name. It is Mary Ruth Hargus, who also graduated in 17'. Mary Ruth says that she has been working for this firm about a year, but that she is going to go back to Ariz- ona and work at the Heard Building in Phoenix. After a short visit, Dolores and Jerry leave. The following afternoon, they attend a foot-ball game. All attention is centered on the star player—Newman Col- lins. When the game is over, they visit with Newman, to find that he is a real star. Nevraian says, that he is going to go back to Parker, and buy a place. On their way to the hotel, they notice a large crowd gathered around a man. As thy pass by, the man says Now this is the deal. That is enoughj Dolores knows it is Jack Sutton, because he is the only one who would still be using that expression. Jack is running for Governor of New York, and is giving his campaign speech. After they have dinner together, Jack goes back to his campaigning. The next morning, they board a plane for Parker. The first person they meet is Mr. J. Lee Thompson, who was principal in A7'. They tell Mr. Thompson about each of the students that they have met. Mr. Thompson is again principal of the high school, but hopes to leave Parker again next year and go to South America, where he has a job,teaching. Also in Parker we find Miss Margaret Harman, who is a former senior sponsor, and Carol Patrick. Miss Harman is head of the English and Journalism departments in the Junior college, now located in Parker. Carol is now living in a very nice home, and she and Dick have two boys and a girl. Carol says • • • • • • ■ f • • • • • • � • • • • • • • -I- 1 . • • ' • • • - . . _ • • • • . ■ • she guesses that they will still be here ten years from now. Now, as Dolores, Jerry, and twin sons Jerry Calvin and Jerry Scott, sit on their chairs arcund the big fireplace, they say that in another ten years they would like to take another trip like the one Just completed to see what the class of 47 will be doing then. © o (BecK Row) Melvin Gardner, Jack Garner, Ima Jean Bagwell, Pone He lx, Barbara Wilbanks, Dolores Earnhardt, (Second now) Charles Matin, Gecrgr Campbell, Vivian Se hs ?.‘ jr Stephan.. Mildred Farnus, Miss Woodford, (First Row) Beverly Wallace, Audrey Thompson, Camis 'Witz-! ebe.i. Marjorie Wood, Mary Ruth Hargus. STAFF Editor ............ ........ Assistant Editor - . . . - . Business Manager . Artists: Chief, Melvin Gardner; Typists. ■ . . Junior Writer ........ Senior Writer ... . . . . . Sophomore . . . . . . . . . Freshman................. Advisor .................... Mary Ruth Hargus ........ Marjorie Wood ........ Georgs Campbell Assistant: Charles Martin Dolores Earnhardt- Rene Hall. . . . ... Vivian Sethe . , . . , „ lira Jean Bagwell Jamie Witzleben ....... Beverly Wallace . , , � . Miss Grace Woodford if A- P A ? S U)Z. (Back Row) Barbara 7 ilbanks, Marjorie Hoover, Jack Gamer, Miss Harman (Second Row) Audrey Thompson, Lois Hall, 3everly 'Wallace, Carmen Aceves, Marjorie Wood. (First Row) Mary Ruth Hargus, Ima Jean Bagwell, Dolores Earnhardt, Mildred Hargus, Vivian Sethe. STAFF Editor...................................... Assistants........................... Mary Ruth Mildred Hargus, Vivian Sethe Class News: Freshman ................................ Sophomore................................ Junior .................................. Senior .................................. Dolores Earnhardt Ima Jean 3agwell, Jack Gamer Norma McCoy Marjorie Wood Mary Ruth Hargus BM XU W (Back Row) Frank McVey, George Campbell, Edwin Maxcy Charles Wilson, Edward Maxcy. (Front Row) Bernice Cornell, Mildred Hargus, Dolores Earnhardt, Rene nail, Ima Jean Bagwell Sir Hector Fish................Edwin Maxcy Francis Briscoe................Charles Wilson William Laidlaw................George Cambell James Slammon (Racker).........Edward Maxcy Perkins, The bheriff...........Frank McVey Anna Hampton...................Rov.ana Hall Maude Mullen...................Ima Jean Bagwell Dulcie Dumble..................Dolores Earnhardt Ph«ebe Beebe ........... Mildred Hargus Director ......................Miss Harman wr 4 B f?-C History was made on May 30, 1947, at 8 p.m. On this night the Senior class presented its version of The Mummy and the Mumps. Its cast put every effort into making this one of the best plays put on in NYCUHS, portraying each role with all the determination and fire of great actresses and actors. The play is based on the antics of an archeologist Sir Hec- tor Fish (Edwin Maxcy), who has contacted the mumps on route to a girl's school and has been put in quarantine. While Miss Aga- tha Laidlaw (Bernice Cornell) and her nephew Billy Laidlaw (George Campbell) are awaiting Sir Hector Fish's arrival. Bill's boyhood friend, Brisky Briscoe (Charles Wilson) drops by for a short visit and promptly falls in love with Maude Mullen(Ima Jean Bagwell), a student at the girl's school. Brisky determined to try to stay near Maude finds that no male visitors are allowed. Brisky de- cides to impersonate Sir Hector Fish when he finds that Sir Hec- tor is being detained by the federal officers because of his mumps. Racker(Edward Maxcy) darts in and out, causing laughs galore, when he interrupts Bill's touching scene with his girl Dulcie Dumble, (Dolores Earnhardt), also a student at the girl's school. Sir Hector Fish arrives unexpectedly in a mummy case and is discovered by Anna Hampton(Rowena Hall), who promptly takes a lik- ing to him and hides him so te won't get arrested for breaking the quarantine. John, the sheriff,(Frank McVey) tries to catch Sir Hector, but gets confused when he finds that there are three Sir Hector Fishes. Phoebe Beebe(Mildred Hargus), a reporter on the Daily Deliverance. tries to get a story on Sir Hector Fish but to no avail. After the myster is worked out, Phoebe is on hand to get some good stories when Brisky and Maude, Bill and Dulcie, and Anna and Heck announce their engagements. Credit not only goes to those juniors and seniors who par- ticipated in the acting but also to the director. Miss Margaret Harman and prompter, Mrs. Carol Patrick, who spent many untiring hours working with the cast for the good performance they gave. The Junior-Senior prom began at 9 p.m. with the promenade, and Mis Grace Joodford playing the march. The orchestra from Peedles fav- ored soft, slow melodies. Crowning of the Queen was at 11 p.m. with Billie Jo as queen. Jack Sutton king, and a court compos ed of Ima Jean Bagwell, senior prin cess; Vivian Sethe, junior princess Pat Eubank, sophomore princess; PaJ ’vilkinson, freshman princess. (Right) King and Queen of Prom Billie Jo LicGaha, and Jack Sutton (Lower left to right) Ima Jean Bagwell, Vivian Sethe, Pat Eubank and Pat ’Vilkinson. A 1 x . } v The Junior-Senior Banquet was given March 21, !( 19U7 in the Home Economics buildinr at the high ) 5- school. George Campbell, Junior Class President, was master of ceremonies and Jack Sutton gave the re- sponse for the Senior class. Mary Ruth Hargus gave the prophecy and Billie Jo ...cC-aha gave the class will. Other speakers were Charles ’.’ilson, Edwin Maxcy, Mr. J. Lee Thompson, and Neil ’.11116. Vivian Sethe and Marjorie Vood sang a duet A Ship From Rio . The theme was All American , and the room was decorated red, white, and blue. MENU Tomato Juice Gelatin Salad Roast cashed Potatoes-Gravy Peas Rolls Butter Coffee Cake and Ice Cream (Back Row) Virginia Burgoz, Beverly Wallace, Lois Hall, Audrey Thompson, Joyce Robinson. (Third Row) Marjorie Hoover, Billie Mildred Hargus. Jo McGaha, Vivian Sethe. (Second Row) Miss Woodford, Barbara 'Wilbanks, Pat Eubank, Carmen Aceves, Marjorie ’Wood, Nina Lopez. (First Row) Mary Ruth Hargus, Peggy Gould, Loretta Thompson, 3ernice Cornell, Norma McCoy. ACTIVITIES Christmas Cantata Spring Festival December 20, 1946 May 9, 1947 J • 9 % « • • •••'• •• • 9 t t t i Y - u a s y y ft 9 ''z o u acr- „ 8 i -{y | t r’i b .Tr) cap?dpv , p 11 f 'A 9 2 Pictured are Edwin Max- cy, Dolores Earnhardt, and Mary Ruth Hargus, who wen first, second, and third place in the oratorical contest which was held, on March 12, 1947. The three winners, accompanied by Mr, J. Lee Thompson, attended the district contest at Glendale, A izona, March20 The following were Edwin Maxcy Dalares Earnhardt Mary Ruth Hargus Charles Wilson Bernice Cornell Tom Craft Vivian Sethe George Campbell the eigfrt participants and their topics. Troubles in the President's Cabinet The Making and -adoption of Constitution Steps leading ts and adoption of Constitution The Constitutional Convention Steps leading to Ratification of Constitution Amendments to the Constitution Steps leading ts adoption of Constitution Making of Constitution (Back Row) Virginia Burgoz, Ima Jean Bagwell, Carol Patrick, Norma McCoy (Second Row) Lois Hall, Virginia Ramos, Carmen Aceves, Nina Lopez, Miss Lines (First Row) Joyce Robinson, Audrey Thompson, Beverly fallace, Marjorie Hoover, Pat Wilkinson, Helen Craft. p (VR (Back Row) Pat Eubanks, Marjorie Hoover, Mary Ruth Hargus, George Campbell. (First Row) Audrey Thompson, Barbara Wilbanks, Edwin Maxcy, Beverly Wallacei OFF ICERS President.......... Vice President . . . Secretary-Treasurer. Advisor. , ......... Audrey Thompson Barbara Wilbanks Edwin Maxcy J. Lee Thompson J3 w 4 i % t r « 4 r V • • % •% • • • YOU IMAS9NS Jack without Billie Jo. Dolores Earnhardt without Jerry. Edward not liking a certain Parker Dam girl. Ima Jean without a friendly ’’Helle Rowena as a proxide blonde. Mary Ruth Hargus and Charles Wilson not arguing. Newman arguing. Billie Jo McGaha without a nice pe rsondity. Mildred without her girl friend Margie. Frank making the honor roll 1 out of 6 times. Edwin not being a flirt. Teddy without Betty and his dish pan hands. Porfie being noisy in class. Neil White without his hot rod. Charles Martin knowing how to do his algebra. Vivian Sethe not being able to dance. Bud Smith with blende straight hair. Margie Wood without at least three boyfriends at one time. Joan Bailey flirting with the boys. Wayne Wilhelm attending at least every class for one day. Cecil Florence a woman Hater . Earl Langendorf not teasing the girls. Camie Witzleben without a wize crack. Barbara Wilbanks without Cherry written all over her books. Pedro not yelling Ray for the Sophomores. Loretta not liking a certain boy in Needles. Virginia Burgoz not smiling. George Lomayesva being at school 5 days out of 5. Norma McCoy being a great basket ball player. Pat Eubank making straight 5's on her report card. Tom Craft without his Southern accent. Ray Stephan walking anywhere. Helen Craft without her familiar laughter. Charles Pigg without a smile. John Townsend a wolf. Joe Patty being quiet in study hall. Billy Scott being an angel Carmen Aceves with straight hair. Robert Beaudry without red hair. Marjory Hoover short and fat. Joyce and Audrey not walking to school together. Lois Hall having short black hair and brown eyes. Melvin not being able to play basketball. Ralph Reid six foot tall. Billy Earnhardt acting dignified around girls. Jack Garner being bashful. 5 fcs j H % ✓ •k . t • 4 • • • t ft r % • • 4 V • • • •• 9 • t _ • w a Bernice without her golden voice. George Campbell going out with a girl. DD Burns not being bashful. Beverly Wallace not drawing cute dolls on everything. Pat Wilkinson not flirting with the boys. David Furgerson jitterbugging. Cecil and Vivian going together one week without a fight. Charles Wilson going cteaay with one girl for longer than a week. Nina Lopez not being friendly. Virginia Hamos with long braids. Carol Patrick with 15 kids. Mr. Thompson being a bronc rider. Miss Lines with long blonde hair. Miss Harman wearing a tall pill box hao, Mr. Beemon walking to schoo l. Mrs. Woodford strumming a guitar. Mr. Smith being p college professor. Peggy Gould without her friendly laugh. ft HYYM Q (Back Row) Edward iaiaxcy, Charles Wilson, Neil «� hite, J. Lee Thompson, Camie rtitzlaben, (First Row) George Lemayors., Ray Stephen, Cecil Florence, Edwin filaxcy, Newmon Collins (Back Row) Joe Patty, ifelvin Gardner, Earl Laqgendorf, George Lomayesva, Thomas Craft, Billy Earnhardt. (First Row) Camie vfitzlaben, Ralph Reid, Camile Leon, Jack Garner, Robert.Beaudry, Porfie Leon, Charles Pigg. (Back Row) Edward Maxcy, Charles rfilson 3T?il white, Ray Stephen, Neil Smith. (Second Row) George Lomayesva, Camilo Leon, Ralph Reid, Melvin Gardner, J.Lee Thompson. (First Row) Camie tfitzlaben, Edwin Maxcy, Frank McVey, Teddy Maxcy, Newmon Colling. C, J? A V • • r % • • • (Back Row) J. Lee Thompson, Earl Langendorf, Charles Wilson, Nsil White, Frank McVey, Ray Stephen, Jack Sutton. (Second Row) Joe Patty, George Lomayesva, Camilo Leon, Jack Garner, Teddy Maxcy, Newmon Collins, Bud Smith; (First Row) Wayne Wilhelm, Billy Earnhardt; Thomas Craft, Ralph Reid, Melvin Gardner, Edwin nfiaxcy. 5 m (Back Row) George Lomayesva, Earl Langendorlf, Porfino Li-on. Ray Stephen, Cecil Florence. (Second Row) Thomas Craft, Charles Wilson, Teddy ivtu cy, Ralph Reid, Charles Pigg. (First Row) Camilo Leon, David Furgeson. H -W R • • • • • i • • , The fighting Broncs of ’46 and ' 7, although not chalking up a too impressive record, showed that they had what it takes to make.a .ball club. -Among those reporting at the opening of the season were the following lettermen: Edward Maxcy, Newman Collins, Teddy Maxcy, Cecil Florence, Charles Wilson, Neil White, George Lomayesva and Ray Stephan. Edward, Edwin, Ted, and Cecil were lettermen of last year. The season got under way by the Broncs dropping one to the strong Wickenburg Wranglers. Although our fellows lost the majority of the games played, they were always in their fighting until the whistle blew. At the West Central District Basketball Tournament at Phoenix, they won their first game with Gila Bend, a team rated much higher than the local aggregation. For the second game the Broncs faced the strongest team of the tournament,Hoe- nix Union High, and the lopsided score gives no indication of the fighting spirit our boys displayed. TEAM PLACE PARKER OPPONENT YJickenburg Wickenburg 26 37 Kingman Parker 17 46 Marana Parker 24 39 Karana Parker 19 45 Needles Needles 31 47 Blythe Parker 21 25 Gila Bend Parker 21 32 Wickenburg Parker 19 30 Blythe Blythe 2k 22 Yuma Parker 30 46 Kingman Kingman 20 43 Needles Parker 19 49 Blythe Blythe 31 33 TOURNAMENT Gila Bend Phoenix 23 14 Phoenix Union Phoenix 17 83 TOTAL 342 591 Hi m Tv 1 A FOOTBALL STORY For the first time in four years the Broncs had a football team—this time a six man football team.Sixe none of the members had had any high school experience only three games were scheduled. The first game of tte year was with Parker's old rival—Blythe. The whistle blew and the broncs lined up to receive the kick. From there they led the way to victory. A second game was scheduled with Blythe on the Bronc's home field. The Broncs fought every minute of the game but lost by a conversion. The third game of the season was scheduled with 7 ickenburg. The Broncs fast thinking and excellent ball handling couldn’t hold the wrar lers back. For awhile it looked as though the Broncs weren't going to score, but at the last of the game they got loose for two touchdowns. As the season ended, we are endebted to the fol- lowing lettermen. SENIORS: Edward Maxcy, Edwin Maxcy, Frank McVey, and Newman Collins. JUNIORS: Neil Smith, Neil White Charles Wilson. SOPHOMORES: Pedro Leon, George Lomayesva. FRESHMEN: Melvin Gardner, Ralph Reid, and Ray Stephan (Back Row) Marjorie Hoover, Nina Lopez, Dolores Earnhardt, Ima Jean Bagwell, Billie Jo McGaha, Mildred Hargus, Marjorie Wood, Rowena Hall, Virginia Burgoz. (Second Row) Pat Eubanks, Virginia Ramos, Pat Wilkinson, Carmen Aceves, Lois Hall, Barbara Wilbanks, Mary Ruth Hargus, Helen Craft, Loretta Thompson. (First Row) Beverly Wallace, Audrey Thompson, Norma McCoy, Vivian Sethe, Joyce Robinson. X-'X AN Ffil 2,- x • Basketball was the first sport that the girl's phys- ical education class played this j'ear. Their first game was with the Valley School girls, and the Bronchettes lost 20 to 10. The Valley School girls wanted a return game, which was played about a month later. The score to this was Valley School 27, Bronchettes 26. Deciding to tackle another team, the Bronchettes played the Hells Angeles an alumni team of I.TCBH3. The Bronchettes won this game 26 to 6. The freshman girls played the seventh anc eignth grade girls from grammar school, and the grammar school proved that it had a good team, by defeating the frosh team. Softball was the main attraction toward the end of the year. They played one practice game with the Valley School but no official games were played. K- dheer feeders; Bernice Cornell Barbara Fillsit A u j!f Jju !« sf i -= J c cC