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

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TOP FIVE SENIORS Glenda Richardson Valedictorian Ray Hodgson Salutalorian Rolleen Hampton Class Prophecy

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HISTORY On August 28, 1964 thirty anxious, bright-eyed freshmen entered the halls of Parker High School for the first time. We elected Kenneth Nickell, President; Freeman Thomas, vice-president; Bill Walker, secretary;and Connie Holder- man, treasurer. With the help of our class sponsors, Mrs. Huey and Mr. Cook, we soon became adjusted to high school life. We were represented in the student council by J. C. Haas and Rolleen Hampton. Our first big step and one of our fondest memories was initiation. Freeman Thomas and Glenda Richardson were chosen Mr. and Miss Twirp for the best dressed students. Rosley Schaal joined us later, enlarging our class to thirty-one. One year later twenty-seven excited sophomores began our second year of high school education. During the sum- mer we had lost Connie Hay, Rosley Schaal, and LeRoy Chadwick. During the year we gained one student, Linda Warn- er, but lost Joyce Grant. We met with our sponsors, Mr. Trask and Mr. Pendergraft to elect the following officers: Freeman Thomas, presi- dent; Glenda Richardson, vice-president; Connie Holderman, secretary; Phyllis Osborn, treasurer; Charlotte Querry, re- porter; and Dianna Dumcum, student council representative. We enjoyed two class parties, one was a hay rack ride and party in the gym; the second was a bar-b-que at the Parker Lake. Dianna Dumcum was elected cheerleader that year and Margaret Demmitt was a twirler for the band. Freeman Thomas and Connie Holderman were elected homecoming attendants. The following fall on August 29, 1966, twenty-five Juniors again roamed the halls of Parker High School. During the summer we lost two members; Margaret Demmitt and David Butler. Later in the year we lost Steve Diehm and Linda Moore, leaving us a total of twenty-three. At our first class meeting the following officers were elected: Glenda Richardson, president; Aaron Gross, vice-presi- dent; Connie Holderman, secretary; Phyllis Osborn, treasurer; and Freeman Thomas represented the Juniors in the stu- dent council. Mr. Harvey and Mr. Bishop were a great aid to the Juniors as our sponsors. The class sponsored many money-making projects which included a car wash, Halloween Carnival, two turkey shoots, a work day, a shotgun raffle, the concession stand at football games, a chili supper, taking census for our school district and the magazine sales. The Juniors successfully put on the play entitled, “Here Come the Brides.” On April 3,1967, the Juniors attended Government Day at Mound Ctiy. Connie Holderman, Freeman Thomas, Aaron Gross and Phyllis Osborn were homecoming attendants. Dianna Dum- cum, Connie Holderman, and Glenda Richardson led the Pep Club as cheerleaders. On April 21, 1967, the Juniors presented the Seniors with a very lovely banquet and prom. The theme carried out was “Shower of Stars”. The band group “Morning Dew” played at our prom. Twenty Seniors entered P.H.S. for their final year on August 28, 1967. During the summer we gained Gary Walker, and lost Aaron Gross, Kathy Sturm, Bill Walker, and Elaine Morgan. Freeman Thomas was elected president, Charles Kerr, vice-president; Charlotte Querry, secretary; Phyllis Osborn, treasurer; and Glenda Richardson, student council representative. Our sponsors for the final year were Mr. Harvey and Miss Birkenholz. Glenda Richardson was elected head cheerleader, Dianna Dumcum and Connie Holderman were cheerleaders with Charlotte Querry as alternate. Linda Boots was drum majorette. Again this year, we held several money-making projects including a car wash, two turkey shoots, a shotgun raffle, cake raffles at basketball games, taking census for our school district and the magazine sales. On October 13, Jim Morrison and Dianna Dumcum were crowned King and Queen. Charles Kerr and Glenda Richard- son were attendants. After days of hard work and fun, a hillbilly play ,“A-Feudin’ Over Yonder”, was presented successfully under the di- rection of Mr. Harvey. The Junior class highlighted our Senior year by honoring us at the annual Junior-Senior Banquet under the theme “Hawaiian Sunset.” The Seniors added more memories as they took their Senior Sneak to the Lodge of the Ozarks in the Ozark Mountains. After taking our final exams, and receiving our diplomas we ended our high school education and stepped out into the world on May 21,1968. 14 By Linda Boots

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SENIOR SNEAK LODGE OF THE OZARKS