Parker Rural High School - Panther Yearbook (Parker, KS)

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DORIS WHITE BARBARA BROWN LOTJZETTA MOORE Student Council 1 Perfect Attendance 1 Band I-I4. Mixed Chorus I-I4. Glee Club I-I4. Speech Award Ij. Y-Teen Plays I-I4. Junior Play Senior Play Cheerleader 3»k Homecoming Attendant 1 Y-Teen Cabinet I4. DELORIS MCCARTY Class Secretary 2 Perfect Attendance 2,3 Band 2 Mixed Chorus 2,3.14- Glee Club 1-ij. Y-Teen Plays 3 Junior Play Senior Play Pep Club Pres, I4. Pep Club Secretary 3 Homecoming Attendant 3 Yearbook Staff 14. Panther Press Editor I4. Panther Press Staff 3 Class History Student Council 2,3 Mixed Chorus 2,3,14- Glee Club I-I4. Y-Teen Plays 3,1| Pep Club Treas, 3 Junior Play Senior Play Y-Teen Cabinet 3 Y-Teen Pres. I4. Panther Press Staff I4. ANN GIFFIN Band l-lj. Mixed Chorus 2, 3,14- Junior Play Senior Play Panther Press Staff 44. Band I-I4. Mixed Chorus 2,3,14- Glee Club I-I4. Y-Teen Plays 2,3,14- Junior Play Senior Play Pep Club Treas. I4. Y-Teen Cabinet 2,1+ Panther Press Staff 2,1(. SALLY ANN FINFROCK Perfect Attendance I-I4. Mixed Chorus 3 Olee Club 1-1+ Y-Teen Plays 2 Senior Play Y-Teen Cabinet 2 Yearbook Staff I4. Panther Press Staff I4.

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Early in the fall of 1953» 31 bright, but bewildered freshmen crossed the threshold of Parker Rural High to begin a new phase of life. Under the guidance of their sponsors. Miss Byrd and Mrs. Moore, they elected Claudie Light as president; Duane Stites,vice-president; Ronald Morrison, secretary-treasurer; and Charles Rogers and Louaetta Moore as student council representatives. Just as they were settling down in this new world they were con- fronted with the fear of initiation. Finally the dreaded day arrived. All 31 baby cubs survived and became full-fledged panthers. During the year, members of the class participated in the athletic activities, band, and other all-school festivities. Two parties were enjoyed that year, one of which was a skating party at Osawatomle. By the close of the year they had gained a little confidence and were looking forward to their sophomore year. On Monday August 30, 31 students returned as sophomores to the halls of PRHS. Three new members were added to the class. Miss Dennla and Mr. McCray were their sponsors. At their first class meeting , Phyllis Nickell was elected president; Claudie Light, vice-president; Deloris McCarty, secretary; Roger Nickell, treasurer; Doris White and Duane Stites, student council members. Being more grown up they felt they should have more social life, so they had a Halloween party in the fall and a picnic at the Osawatomia Lake in the spring. After they had their fill of fried chicken at the picnic, they enjoyed skating at the Osawatomle rink. Eleven sophomores had major roles in the school operetta, Meet Arizona. Eight members were in the Y-Teen play casts, and Katherine Byerley was elected school cheerleader. The year of '55 and '56 found 29 Juniors under the sponsorship, of Mr. Woolsey and Miss Frederlckson. Charles Rogers was elected pres- ident with Duane Stites as vice-president. Janice White was elected secretary and Marvin McDougal, treasurer. Claudie Light and Doris White were the student council representatives. As juniors the class was well represented in the Y-Teen Club with four girls on the cabinet. The Y -Teen play drew 16 members from the class. Katherine Byerley and Louaetta Moore were cheerleaders. In the fall II4. members started work-on the play, A Man Called Peter. The first presentation was on November 23. After requests for a repeat performance, it was again presented, this time for the Ottawa District M. Y. F. Conference in Garnett on January 7. During this year they lost the valuable leadership of Mr. Woolsey; His death, which came after a few weeks in a hospital, brought deep sorrow to the Junior class. During the first few weeks of the second semester, five members of the class dropped out, two of whom joined the Air Force. Under the wise leadership of Miss Frederlckson they soon gathered their wits and started work on the banquet. The Under Water theme was chosen and work was begun in secret. On April 27 the seniors were treated to a banquet of delicacies in an under water setting. The busy and worthwhile year ended with the picnic at Oarnett. In the fall of'56, 22 seniors reported for duty in the halls of PRHS. The class elections revealed that Charles Rogers was president; Marvin McDougal, vice-president; Dale Magers, secretary; and Roger Nickell, treasurer. The student council members were Duane Stites and Janice White. Mrs. Moore and Mr. Lemon were their sponsors. The Autumn was filled for the girls, with plans for the Y-Teen Conference held here on October 8. Doris White as president presided. Gwenneth Alexander was elected the Home Coming Queen, with Janice White as her attendant. Lousetta and Katherine were cheerleaders. On March 18 all members of the class had parts in their play DINO. On May 10 eleven members of the class and their sponsor left on their sneak trip to the beautiful Colorado Rockies. They returned on Sunday morning, the 12th. That night all were clad in their caps and gowns for the baccalaureate services. Although a bit sleepy the seniors of '57 began to realize that this was the beginning of the end of their high school days in PRHS. The final step was the graduation services, held on Friday May 17. Mr. Joe W. Ostenberg of Iola was the guest speaker. Charles Rogers and Marvin McDougal gave the Valedictory-Salutatory addresses. Janice White gave the class prophecy; Duane Stites, the Class Will; and Doris White, the class history.