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

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In August of 1965 the iuniors were now on the top pedistal. They were seniors • It was their last year. but everyone was always busy. During the summer two members were lost. They were Mary Jane Walker, and Robert Chambers. Louise Stites and Wanda Paul ioined the seniors. In September the seniors received their chance to initiate the freshmen. This was a pleasant task for the seniors. There were many seniors holding honors this year. Charleta Dumcum was the head cheerleader, and Marylin Traul was a cheerleader also. Football king was David Hodgson and queen was Charleta Dumcum. Doug McCarty and Anna Gorrell were first attendants. The seniors put on a hilarious play, Bolts and Nuts which was directed by Mr. Jeffrey Foster. It was a big success with many laughs. The following boys lettered in athletics this year: Bill Folsom Doug McCarty, Jim Wilson, Kenneth Wells, Dennis Morgan, Gary Orr, and David Hodgson. Basketball king was Jim Wilson and queen was Rose Burk. Dennis Morgan and Gloria Koontz were first attendants. On April 29, 1966, the seniors were honored at the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. The decorations were very pretty and verv much apprediated by everyone. The theme was Paris by Night . There are two awards given to the two most out-standing students in the class. This certain award is sponsored by the American Legion. The senior girl was Rose Burk and the senior boy was Bill Folsom. On May 5, 1966, the seniors did their best to sneak off from school to leave on their sneak. They went to Kalfran Lodge in the Ozarks. Their sponsors were Mr. Jeffrey Foster and Mr. Gary Harvey. Also, Mrs. James Wilson went down as sponsor for the girls. Everyone had a wonderful time. i The final event of the year for the seniors is Graduation which was May 19, 1966. MEMORIES 15

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CLASS HISTORY Four years ago on August 27, 1962, there were 19 Freshmen enrolled in Parker Rural High School. Their sponsor was Mrs. Adell who helped them very much in their first year of high school. Their first class party was held ip the gymnasium. The freshmen were waiting impatientally for a certain event. It was their initation. On November 27, the seniors gave them, a party which made them full-fledged Panthers. When their sophomore year came around, they were more acquainted with the happenings in P.R.H.S. They were ready to take on another year with the help of their two sponsors, Mrs. Irwin, and Mr. Shire. The sophomore class had two enjoyable parties, one of which was a Hobob Party , and the other one was trip to Garnett to see the show McClintock. One of the sophomore girls received the position of cheerleader and was a homecoming attendant. This girl was Charleta Dumcum. There were four boys who lettered in athletics their second year of high school. They were: Doug McCarty, David Hodgson, Gary Lemon, and Robert Chambers. The class as a whole, presented a plaque to be hung in the halls or P.R.H.S. in the memory of Thomas B. McCarty. During the year, Frank Butler left; Dillard Ungeheuer enrolled so the number of members in the class received noc change.- The next rank for the sophomores was to be iuniors. During the summer four members were lost. They were: Gary Lemon, Theresa Shire, Ronnie Mendel, and Janice Hay. There also was a new member to the class, he was Bill Folsom. As the year went on, Marjorie Tinsley, and Roger Borman juined the iuniors. The high honors this year were several. Charleta Dumcum was cheerleader, Doug McCarty, Robert Chambers, and Bill Folsom earned their varsity letters, while Dillard Ungeheuer and David Hodgson earned the B team letters. There were three representatives from the junior class at the homecoming. They were Charleta Dumcum, Jim Eilson, and David Hodgson. The junior class put on their play entitled Our Girls. directedb by Mr. Francis Cook. The junior class sponsors were Mr. Fred Dixon, and Mr. D n Stonecipher. During the year the class sponsored several money making projects, some of which were a donkey basketball game, a surpper, and a bake sale. In April, the juniors were faced with the Junior-Senior Banquet. There was much work and preparation put into the banquet. The theme was Singing in the Rain . The evening was enioyed by everyone. 14

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CLASS WILL We, the Graduating Class of 1966, swearing to be of sound mind and body, do here-by present this last will and testament, witnessed by parents, teachers, and friends. We, leave the entire student body our magnificent quality of leadership, our ever-present enthusiam in classrooms; the ability to finish things at the last minute, and the gentle guidance given to underclassmen. We leave the faculty the unique remembrance of a respectful attentive, and enthusiastic group of students and give them permission to use us as examples of perfect students. Rose Burk wills her sweet, respectable attitude to Elaine Morgan and hopes she profits by it. Charleta Dumcum leaves her experience as cheerleader to next years new cheerleaders. Bill Folsom wills his congenial attitude toward tdachers to Steve Diehm. Charles Fortner wills his quiet ways to J. C. Haas. Anna Gorrell leaves her knowledge of Chemistry to next years Chemistry students, they'll need it. David Hodgson leaves his friendly, but shy personality to David Holloman. Jane Jackson wills her quiet laugh to Jeanie Kratzberg. Gloria Koontz wills her ability to pick up her feet to Phillis Harold. Doug McCarty leaves his title of the biggest wolf to Aaron Gross in hopes he will live up to the good name. Dennis Morgan wills his unusual powers of concentration to Allen Kehl. Gary Orr wills his fantastic command of the English language to Larry Kratzberg. Wanda Paul leaves her title as the biggest flirt to Mrs. Janes, her favorit teacher. Vickey Ross will her great respect for authority to all the students of P.R.H.S. Louise Stites wills her extra pounds to Mrs. Janes. Marjorie Tinsley leaves her ability of being quiet to David Holloman. Marylin Traul wills her ability to be a pigeon-toed, cross-eyed cheerleader to Glenda Richardson. Kenneht Wells wills his short hair to John Harvey and hopes he will take the hint. Jim Wilsom wills his ability to get injured to all other Linn League teams; especially Mound City. Dillard Ungeheuer leaves his public speaking ability to Larry McNabb. 16 AND SO ENDS THE WILL