Parsons High School - Norseman Yearbook (Parsons, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1963 volume:

A Q PARSONS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Parsons, Kansas HIGH SCHO0 fe mba , H Editor ............... ........ V ioki Riggs Business Manager ......... Larry Anderson Photographer .............. Gary Robinson STAFF MEMBERS Marilyn Bishop Richard Oler Hettie Holland Judy Rosoob Susie johnson Doyal Saye Judy Kjellander Tom Verner M arty Wilkinson WW' if is-1 , fy l V , 'Y ii' W . V W 2 .mf -Q 1 Mg if Q 1 -,. J, 9 A -V J CONTENTS FORE WORD AD MINIS TRA NON SENIORS QYUNIORS SOPHOMQRES A CTI VITIES RO TAL Tlf A T1-ILE TICS AD VER TISING 3 From the old Down the street . . . An idea. Develops Here is Change. Here is Progress. And Parsons I-hgh School declares 1tS mdependence. ADMINISTRATION MQ?-W BILL R. SPENCER MRS. J. C. Piper Principal President S 2' S TEM CHA GES POWELL AWBREY W. D. HUGHES EARL A. MARTIN LYLE L. WIDUP LEONARD D. BILLAU Vocational General Machine Shop Kansas State College of Pittsburg B.S., M. S. Kansas State University University of Wichita W. L. BOLANDER Auto Mechanics Parsons Ir. College Kansas State College of Pittsburg B.S. MRS. A. I. BRACKEN Physical Education Drum Corps University of Wisconsin o Oklahoma, B.S. Kansas State College of Pittsburg MISS ALICE BRADLEY Spanish I S II Central Michigan University A . B. BILL M. BUMGARDNER Basic Applied Electricity Kansas State Teachers College Emporia B.S., M.S. f B. THOMAS CAMERON Debate Speech journalism English ll Kansas State College of Pittsburg B. S . MRS. M. D. CHASE Art Craft Craft Texas Womens University B. S. CARROLL C. COBBLE Physical Education Health Parsons jr. College Kansas State College of Pittsburg, B. S . Kansas State College M.S. MISS INEZ CUNNINGHAM English III, IV Kansas State College of Pittsburg B.S. Colorado University M. S. RALPH W. GAIER Biology Purdue University B. S. Washington University M. S . K ,wif MISS MARGARET GIFFORD Home Economics I S II Home and Family University of Kansas, A. B. Graduate Work: University of Chicago University of Wisconsin MISS JEAN I-IALLOWELL Biology Chemistry Human Physiology Pep Club Cheerleaders William Penn College, B. A. Graduate Work: University of Kansas HERB ERT IAM ES L atin Kansas State College of Pitts- burg, A. B. , M. S. HAROLD C. JOHNSON Constitution Human Relations World History Emporia State Kansas Wesleyan University, B. A. LEON JURSCHE Bookkeeping Shorthand Advanced Typing Transcription Kansas State College of Pitts- burg, B. s., M. s. PAUL H. KOMATZ Director of Industrial Arts De p artme nt Kansas State College B S M. S. W. J. NEWELL Vocational Printing General Printing Kansas State College of Pitts burg, B. S. , M. RALPH ONION Algebra Geometry Basic Math Tulsa University, BILL R. POUNDS Math Physics Southwestern State B S University of Oklahoma M MRS. RICHARD PEARSON Typewriting I Kansas State College of Pitts burg, B. S. MISS CLENECE L. ROBERTS journalism Dram atics Kansas State University University of Kansas, B. S. MISS HARRIET RENCH Librarian University of Kansas, A. B. University of Wisconsin, M. S. Graduate Work: University of Washington GENE SCHICKEL Americ an History Economics Kansas State College of Pitts- burg, B. S. Kansas State University of Manhattan MRS. GARY SEATON Band, Choir Orchestra Chansonneurs Kansas State College of Pitts- burg, B. S. Northwestern, M.A. Western State Colorado MRS. JUDY SEIFERT English III English IV American History University of Kansas, B. S. GENE SEIFERT Counselor Kansas State College of Pitts- burg, B. S. Graduate Work: University of Wyoming MISS MILDRHD TEDSTROM English II Kansas State College of Pitts- burg, B. S. Graduate Work: University ofMu.nich, Munich Germany JOSEPH A. VACCA Industrial Arts Parsons junior College Kansas State College of Pitts- burg, B. S. MRS. RALPH ONION High School Secretary SENIORS 8 , , 1, Q 5.325 W wA-A Q VERNA JEAN BAKER Newspaper Staff 63 Intramural Basketball 61 Home Nursing 62 HOWARD L. BARNES Newspaper Staff 62,63 Football 63 Track 62,63 School Service 61, 62 ff A Newspaper Staff 63 Band 61, 62,63 Basketball Football Track DAVID AMOS Student Council, President, Basketball 62 Sunflower Boys' State Scholarship 61, 62, 63 LARRY R. ANDERSON Yearbook Staff 63 Choir 62 Golf 6 1, 62 School Service 61, 62 Polychromes 62 ,. ANITA ASBILL Y-Teens 62 Pep Club 61, 62, 63 Drum Corps 61,62 Honor Pep Club 63 Cheerleader B-Team 61 Varsity Cheerleader 62, 63 Q. ,:- . -s - BURNEFT H. AMBLER, JR. 63 NORMAN BAXLEY Track 61,62,63 Basketball 61, 62,63 TIM BAZE JANICE FAYE BEARD Pep Club 63 Choir 62 Duma Corps 61, 62 GABRIEL LEON BERNAL , ,,,.6 . S 1 MARILYN BISHOP Yearbook Staff 63 Pep Club 61,62, 63 Choir 61, 62, 63 Drum Corps 61, 62 School Service 61 NFL 62, 63 LARRY BLA ICH JAMES R. BLANTON Band 61, 62 Dramatics 63 Golf 61, 62, 63 Forensics 63 ROBERT BOLANDER F5559 Q GARY BRACKEN Football 61, 62, 63 DAVID BRECKENCAMP SHARON KAY BREEZE G. A. A. 61, 62 JAMES D, BRENNER Student Council 63 Class Secretary 62 Boy's State 62 Scholarship 61, 62 Junior Rotarian 63 5 X QQ...-af' KAREN BUCHANEK MURREL MICI-LAEL BUSH Basketball 63 PATRICIA KAY BUSI-IEY Y-Teens 61 Pep Club 61, 62 School Service 62 Scholarship 62 RICHARD COOPER PATRICIA BRESHON Y-Teens 62, 63 Y-Teens President 63 Pep Club 62 Choir 62 Polychromes 62 Dramatics 62 JOE BUCHANAN wx JOHN DODD Football 61 62 63 Basketball 61, 63 Track 61, 62, 63 JUDY DOSS Y-Teens 61 Pep Club 61,63 Drum Corps 61, 63 d B-Team Cheerlea EI' CHARLES MICHAEL COTTENGIM Band 61, 62 Dance Band 61,62 MELVIN CULLOM Football 61, 62, 63 TERESA MAE CUTSHALL Intramural Sports 62 School Service 62 DELPHIA MAE DAVIS Pep Club 61, 63 Choir 62, 63 Intramural Sports 62 CAROLYN JOYCE DUNLAP Student Council 63 G.A.A. 61,62 Y-Teens 61, 62, 63 Band 63 Pep Club 61,62,63 Choir 61,62,63 Dramatics 63 Chess Club 62 Intramural Sports 61,62 School Service 62 JENNIFER ELLIS Newspaper Staff 63 Pep Club 61, 62, 63 Drum Corps 61 School Service 61, 62 Pep Council 61, 62,63 Varsity Cheerleader 61, Football Queen 63 TONY FISHER JOHNNY FLORES Football 62,63 62,63 JENNIFER LEE FRAME G. A. A. 62 Y-Teens 61,62,63 Pep Club 61, 62, 63 Drum Corps 62 Intramural Sports 61,62 Young Miss Club 62, 63 ANN FRANCIS Pep Club 61,62,63 Choir 61,62,63 Polychrornes 61, 62 National Forensic League 62 63 Scholarship 61,62 School Service 61,62 Football Queen Attendant 62 Basketball Queen Attendant 02 JERRY R. GADDIS BARBARA MARIE GALE Pep Club 63 Choir 61, 62 International Club 62 School Service 61, 62 I MAURICE ADRAIN GATEWOOD Football 61,62, 63 DA RYL GILTNER MARY ANN GILTNER Y-Teens 61 LARRY GRANT Football 61, 62 ITHA I-IANKINSON Y-Teens 61, 62 Drum Corps 62 International Club 62 GEORGE HARVEY Basketball 61, 62, 63 Football 61, 62, 63 Track 61,62,63 GARY I-IATAWAY APRIL HENDRIX Newspaper Staff 63 Pep Club 62, 63 Drum Corps 61 Drama Club 63 Y-Teens 61, 62,63 GARY GRIBBEN Band 61, 62 Dance Band 61,62 Football 61, 62 Scholarship 61, 62 KATI-IIE GRIGGS Student Council 63 Y-Teens 61 Pep Club 61 Choir 61, 62, 63 Polychromes 6 1, 62 National Forensic League 62 Scholarship 62 School Service 61, 62 nf' 59? no Ji' CAROLYN ELAINE JOHNSON SUSAN E. JOHNSON Yearbook Staff 63 Pep Club 61,62,63 Young Miss Club 62 Pep Council 6 1, 62, 63 Football Attendant 62 School Service 61, 62 Home Ec. Award 62 Varsity Cheerleader 61, 62, 63 Forensics 61 Intrammal Sports 61 DONNA HENRY Student Council 61, 62 Yearbook Staff 62 Y-Teens 6 1 Drum Corps 61,62 School Service 61, 62 THRESSA HINlVlAN G. A. A. 61, 62 Pep Club 62, 63 Drum Corps 61,62 HETTIE HOLLAND Yearbook Staff 63 Y-Teens 6 1 DAVID HOLSINGER Football 62, 63 RONALD THOMAS JOSEPH JOYCE JOURNOT Y-Teens 61 Pep Club 61,62 Drum Corps 61, 62 MARGARET KELLEY Y-Teens 61, 62, 63 Choir 61,63 Intramural Sports 61, 62 JUDY KJELLANDER Yearbook Staff 63 Y-Teens 61, 62 Pep Club 61, 62, 63 Drum Corps 61, 62, 63 Pep Council 63 B-Team Cheerleader 62 DANNY KOLB Perfect Attendance 61 SHARON KOLB Y-Teens 61,62 Drum Corps 61,62 Intramural Sports 62 Perfect Attendance 61 CYNTHIA A. KUFFLER Newspaper Staff 63 Pep Club 61, 62 DAVID LARSON Student Council 61 School Service 61 LESLIE LARUE B asketb all 6 3 RAYMOND A. LAWRENCE Band 61,62,63 Dance Band 61,62,63 Basketball 62 EVAUGN LOVE Football 61,62,63 Track 61, 62, 63 MARILYN JEAN LYONS Y-Teens 61 Drum Corps 61,62 ET HEL MA E MCDANIEL GUYAN McKAY Y-Teens 62, 63 HARVEY MCKINLEY RITA BACKES MARCH Newspaper Staff 63 G. A.A. 62 Y-Teens 6l,62,63 Band 61, 62 Dance Band 61, 62 International Club 62 LORETTA E. MARTIN Choir 61,62 Dramatics 62 RICK E. MCCVUIRE School Service 61 ,mi .-ff. 1. 2339162 6 ':': '1' 'lv Wg! Alll A M M BILL NEWTON SUE ZAN NORTH Band 61, 62, 63 Choir 61, 62, 63 Dramatics 62, 63 Polychromes 61, 62 KENNETH ANDRES MARTINEZ Student Council 62 Newspaper Staff 61, 62 Pep Club 63 Varsity Cheerleader 63 DEBORAH MORRIS Newspaper Staff 63 Pep Club 61, 62, 63 School Service 61,62 Pep Council 63 KRISTEN MULLINAX Pep Club 61,62 Choir 61 Drum Corps 61, 62 B-Team Cheerleader 61 ZELMA NASH - Jr RON PATCHIN Newspaper Staff 63 Football 61, 62, 63 Golf 61, 62 Basketball 61 School Service 62 CHARLES JOSEPH PERU Newspaper Staff 63 TERRY I. PHILLIPS Basketball 6 1, 62, 63 Football 61, 62, 63 Scholarship 61, 62 IOYCE PIERCE if, . 1 A '67 ' 1 MF' . ' z 9.4! ,Q ,1 tw. fl-dnik we 5--I VERNETA PIERCE SUSIE PLATTER Newspaper Staff 63 Pep Club 61 School Service 61,62 Forensics 63 BOBBIE JEAN PORTER MARY LOU PORRAS ,QQ BEVERLY POWELL Y-Teens 63 Pep Club 62, 63 Scholarship 61, 62 Perfect Attendance 62 Miss Merry Christmas Candi MITCH PUCKETT Student Council 61, 62, 63 Band 61,62,65 Dance Band 61,62 Football 61,62,63 Basketball 62, 63 School Service 61,62,63 junior Rotarian 61 MARY JANE QUARLES Y-Teens 61 Pep Club 61,62,63 Drum Corps Major 63 Drum Corps 61,62,63 B-Team Cheerleader 61 Pep Council 62, 63 CAROLYN ANN REED Student Council 63 Pep Club 61 Choir 62 School Service 62 Scholarship 62 GARY W. ROBINSON Yearbook Staff 63 CURTIS LEWIS ROBISON Scholarship 62 KENNETH V. ROBISON Band 61, 62 Dance Band 61, 62 REGINA ROBISON Choir 61, 62 Drum Corps 61, 62 41 MICHAEL REED Chess Club 62 VICKI RIGGS Student Council 63 Yearbook Staff 63 Y-Teens 61, 62, 63 Pep Club 63 President Y-Teens 62 Scholarship 61, 62 ii V IMA JEAN SMITH Pep Club 61, 62, 63 Choir 62 Drum Corps 61, 62 International Club 62 Intramural Sports 62 ALICE ANN STAFFORD Band 62, 63 Choir 62, 63 Polychromes 62 DOYAL SAYE Yearbook Staff 63 SHARON KAY SHIELDS Student Council 63 Y-Teens 61,62 Pep Club 61, 62, 63 Drum Corps 61,62 Intramural Sports 61 JUDY CAROL SHUE Y-Teens 62 Pep Club 62 Choir 62 International Club 62 ARTHUR DEAN SMITH Electronics Club 61 Football 61 WILLIAM RICHARD STWALLEY CAROLYN TAYLOR Y-Teens 61, 62 Pep Club 6 1, 62, 63 Drum Corps 61, 62 MILTON F. THOMPSON CASEY TIPPET JUDY TRAMMELL Y-Teens 61, 62 Pep Club 61,62, 63 Pep Council 62, 63 SANDRA KAY TURNER Y-Teens 61,62 Intramural Sports 62 TOM VERNER Yearbook Staff 63 Football 61, 62, 63 Basketball 61, 62, 63 Track 61, 62, 63 School Service 62 MIRIAM WARING Newspaper Staff 63 Y-Teens 61 Drum Corps 61,62 CAROLYN WEIRICH Intramural Sports 62 Newspaper Staff 63 G. A. A. 62 Pep Club 62 Y-Teens 62, 63 CAROL SUE WEST Newspaper Staff 63 Y-Teens 61 Drum Corps 61 PI-IYLLIS EILEEN WHITE Newspaper Staff 63 Y-Teens 61 Pep Club 61, 63 Drum Corps 61 CHARLOTTE ELLEN WILKINS Debate 63 Band 61, 62, 63 Choir 61, 62, 63 Dramatics 62, 63 School Service 61, 62 Polychromes 61,62 National Achievements for English 62 Dramatics Major Role 63 NFL President 63 Dramatics 63 wa.. 'Gif rf. Q BEVERLY WELLS WILKINSON Drum Corps 61,62 Y-Teens 61 Pep Club 61 Intramural 61 MARTY WILKINSON Yearbook Staff 63 Drum Corps 61,62 Y-Teens 61 NANA MAE WILKS ELLIOTTE D. WILLIAMS CAROL JEAN WILSON BEN WITTY Band 61,62,63 Football 61,62,63 Track 61,62,63 Basketball 61,62,63 W3 p ppi f SENI ORS IN A CTI ON CHANG MCARTHUR WHITTLEY CHERYL WOLVERTON Debate 62 Newspaper Staff 63 Forensics 62 Guidance Anyone? :, XM: 2322 as Q Mitch and Ben eating up the profits. 32 Back to Work, Blanton. Tight? It'S Super tight. W 'Q Erie. K PWM Q' y 5- im, fiEiszragaei f:Qffs-if f?iff55a22?7is?Z ' - . -.vi ' ' ififwaw 7,3 ?ii?'-Zz? .51 Sl? . ',L- vf-- :fearfgmwzaggigaigr k-- - 49 Q 7.-- ffm wif? 5' jerry Allman Patricia Aronhalt T. I. 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I fl, , ,a , ,Q A ' X r it , s Marcia Oakes Mike Olen Richard Oler Barbara Owens Linda Pedlar Sarah Phillips Gordon Piper David Plowman Sue Pool Olivette Redmond jerry Rose Judy Roskob johnny Santos Suzanne Schmid JOSeph Schmidt Ted Sears Richard Shepard Melvin Shoesmith Sally Simmons Cynthia Smith Mary Lou Smith Ricky Smith Tommy Smith Steve Snedden Elroy Snyder jackie Snyder Robert Sonntag Carol Stein james Stigall Larry Stone Sharon Sw anwick Glenda Tallman Harold Thornton jeffrey Thrasher Christine Tippet Wayne Todd Rich ard Tucker Karen Turner Mike Vance Nancy Wall Ronnie Walters Judy Washburn Susan Wicker Betty Wills M arsha Wills Darrell Wilson a2i,gi3gg?sgffm.',- '- . ,Q N, . lin fl-an if W. i The Class of '64 participates in many school aCt1V ities The juniors are taking their sugar lumps con taining polio vaccine. They helped decorate for the homecoming dance. Their student council represent atives help with parents open house. -an . , f' 3,1 37 Strong men of the shop' Name, rankl serial number? I But slr, not here' Shindig After the Independence Game SOPHOMCRES ZS? 5 f . 'fr -f ,,. b,.L, www- Nancy Adams Larry Allow ay Maurice Amber Ellen Barbee janet Bass Fannie Beard joe Beaty Imogene Billman Jerry Bowman David Breeze Mike Brewer Robbie Brewer William Brown Charles Budd janet Buchman Barbara Burnett james Bush Cheryl Cantrell Mary Lou Carson Vernon D. Coleman Ronald Cook Stephen Cooper joy Cramer Lynda Crane Mike Cruse Clarence Etta Dansby Linda Dean Dorothy Dennis Anita Dickason Carolyn Dixon Sheryl Dowell june Downing Kenneth Doyle Ron Dunham Marcia Ellsworth Charlotte Farran judy Farran Mike Farran Louise Ferguson Arthur Fernandez Maria Fernandez jane Finch Stephen Fincher Diane Fleschsig David Forbes Randolph Frew Eric Frey Diana Gaier Orville Gambrel Stephen Gardner M arva Gatewood M ari lyn Greenfe ather Linda Grimes Brenda Grimmett Georgia Halpain Howard Hanshy Larry Hannon Gordon Hanny Georgia Hapgood jim Hardman Vicki Harris Rita Hart Connie Hawley Charles Heinson Stephen Heiskell Judy Herndon Bernice Hillis Donald Hodges Gary Hogsett Kenneth Hollenb ack vm- NY 1555325 aw,-r Y 1 f W D ' we 'X 1 19, , af? f fm . 9- - ff- , - ' WS 3- ? 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I rs : . -fe xv, wa a aw ,N in . rgmwwwgt - -- was-r-'Q S 6 ' W1 M as +gx?, 3, .1 -41,11-M ,. ,fm f..,.n, as -, me ,im ,1 A we 5.11-:.... agus gas, ,Q V ,Kar x.13.1:' 8 . .xzamvt 1-'+L rlwrrt Q 44 Kenny Steenrod Phillip Strauch Betty T ackett Hal T aylor john Taylor Kyra T aylor Janie Thomas Charles Tredway Patsy Underwood Dustin Walker jackie Wallace Charlotte Walls Tommy Walters james W art Margaret White Earlene Willey C arol Williams M ari lyn Winslow Mike Worneldorff C andy Woodroof ACTIVITIES l Mary Lou Smith, Sarah Phillips, Christine Tippet, Margeret White, Kathie Griggs , Vicki Riggs , Sharon Shields, David Amos, Gordon Piper, Cynthia Smith, Leslie Komatz, Janie Onion, Barby Burnett, Carolyn Reed, Mary Lou Carson, jim Brenner, Mitch Puckett, Bill Kieter, Linda Bolander, Carolyn Dunlap. ESTABLISHES EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT Student Council, the representative government of Parsons High School has created an effi- ciently functioning organization. Members and officers were elected and plans began immediately for 1962-1963 projects and activities. Advocating progress the l963 Student Council joined the National Honor Society. Council members operated the concession stand at all high-school games, and planned the football and basketball coronation dances, the Christmas dance and all after-game shindigs. President. . . ., . David Amos Treasurer .... Mary Lou Smith Secretary ..... Barby Burnett Vice-President. . . Gordon Piper FHL fx conox new FRONT ROW: Mary Kelley, Sue Silvanes, Vicki Riggs, Rita March, Carolyn Weirich, Marily Winslow, Nancy Pattinson, Connie Hawley, Judy Herndon, Carol Williams. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Tedstrom, Carolyn Dunlap, Dorothy Dennis, Margaret Kelley, Guyan McKay, April Hen-drix, Beverly Powell, Anne Schiefelbusch, Sheryl Dowell, Pat Breshon. Membership in Y-Teens is open to every high school girl who believes in, and will Work to realize the purpose of the YWCA in her own living, in her g.roup, in her asso- ciation, in the community, nation, and World. An added feature of the club's program is the members and officers attending the Y-Teen Conference which is held every fall. T-TEENS ADOPT FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS Barbara Owens, devotions co-chairman, Margaret identg Pat Breshon, president, Sharon Swanwick, secretary and treasurer, Carol Williams, publicity co-chairmang Carolyn Dunlap, music c h airm ang Beverly Powell, devotions chairman. 47 CLOCKWISE: April Hendrix, a s sis t a n t secretaryg Kelly, publicity chairmang Vicki Riggs, vice pres- ROW ONE: Miss Hallowell. ROW TWO: Marcia Morris, Debbie Morris, Judy Kjellander, Ann Francis, Cynathia Smith, Anita Asbill. ROW THREE: Jennifer Ellis, Marcia Ellsworth, Janet Bass, Nancy Wall, Judy Trammell, Mary Jane Quarles, Sara Phillips, Suzie Schmid. ROW FOUR: Susie Johnson, Carolyn Getter, Eileen White, Carolyn Dunlap, Dorothy Dennis, Connie Hawley, Janett Buchman, Edie Redmond, Linda Dean, Janie Onion. ROW FIVE: Robbie Brewer, Barbara Owens, Patty Aronhalt, Cheryl Houdyshell, Crystal Pontious, Linda Morris, Judy Rose, Margie White, Barbara Burnett, Barbara Mundis, Thressa Hinman, Kenny Martinez, ROW SIX: Sara Pegues, Linda Bolander, Janice Brenner, Marcia Kinzer, Margaret Lett, Nancy Hoffman, Sally Simmons, Sherry Hoglin, Kathleen Hoffman, Jo MaHaffey, Ann Schiefelbusch, Linda Crane, Judy Herndon, Carol Hudson, Karen Misener. ROW SEVEN: Christine Tippet, Sharon Swanwick, Florene Johnston, Judy Washburn, Sue Pool, Carol Stein, Marsha Oaks, Carolyn Taylor, Marilyn Bishop, Jill Wright, Beverly Powell, Vicki Riggs, Phyllis Stamps, Martha Jacobs, Barbara Gale, Linda Pedler. ROW EIGHT: Jennifer Frame, Cheryl Cantrell, Dianna Geier, Carol Williams, Roberta Perez, Cheryl Dowell, Nancy Pattenson, Marilyn Winslow, Angela Negrete, Linda Scaggs, Paula Joseph, Janice Lamn, Jackie Snider, Joleen Elrod, Cheryl Houser, Mary Lou Smith, Cheryl Lester, Kyra Taylor. PARSONS HIGH CHOOL PEP CLUB Parsons High SchoolPep Club was organized this year under a new constitution and point system. Their main projects were to promote spirit throughout the years athletic events and the purchase of new vests. Our pep club has participated in many events this year such as football games, basketball games, half time coronations, pep rallies, dances, and many others. Their officers are President: Ann Francis, Vice President: Judy Kjellanderg Sec- retary: Debbie Morris, and Treasurer: Cynthia Smith. Miss Hallowell, their new sponsor, has helped in making this organization a great success. .x , 1. U ,ew ,,,f.,:-.,,.,,,..,,,,,,m,,-,,...- jennifer puts the pep club through their paces. Debbie and Ann are waiting for the players to break PEP CO UNCIL The bon-fire warms up th e cheering section. 'Aff 2:55 - Two bits, four bits ....... ROW ONE: M iss Hallowell. ROW TWO: Judy Kjellander, Ann Fr ancis. ROW THREE: Debbie Morris, Cynthia Smith, Judy Trammell. ROW FOUR: Marcia Ellsw orth, janet Bass, Nancy Wall, Sara Phillips, Mary jane Quarles. ROW FIVE: Anita Asbill, Suzie Schmid, Marcia Morris, jennifer Ellis, Susie johnson. 49 NFL OFFICERS President. . . . Ellen Wilkins Vice President .... Bruce McReynolds Secretary-Treasurer . . Christine Tippet Historian. . . . Cynthia Smith Bruce McReynolds, Ellen Wilkins, Mike Vance, Kathy Griggs, Cynthia Smith, David Schmidt, Ann Francis, Marilyn Bishop, and Sponsor Tom Cameron. janet Bass, Barbara Burnett, and jim Wart were not present for the photograph. FORENSICS HO OR GROUP IS NEW Membership in a national honor society should be the objective of ambitious high school students. lt is recognition of which one will always be proud, and opens the door of opportunity and success, NFL is such an honor society. As a new organization, the Parsons High School Chapter had only twelve members. The group attended fifteen tournaments, had the annual NFL banquet, and presented the third annual Forensic Features program. new -Maisie' f -f ROW ONE: Cheryl Dowell, jill Wright, Nancy Pattinson, Anne Schiefelbusch, Janette Buchman, Marilyn Winslow. ROW TWO: Carol Williams, janet Bass, Dale Seward, jerry Robbins, Larry Robbins, jim Wart. ROW THREE: Diane Flechsig, jessica Shellman, Janice Miller, Connie Hawley, B arb ara Burnett. SOPHOMORES START TRAINING Sophomores were encouraged to participate in debate under the guidance of Mr. Tom Cameron who started the clubto promote NFL membership, and to train future high school debaters. Members entered several novice to urnam ents throughout the season. 1962-63 officers included: President, jim Wartg Vice- President, Barbara Burnett, Secretary -Treasurer, C he r yl D o W e ll g Historian, Marilyn Winslow. mf t P' iw, 1? ,353 R f 2, 'if W M221 in , ' ,i ROW ONE: Kenny Dunlap, Bruce McReynolds, Ellen Wilkins, joe Beaty, Kyra Taylor, T. J. Austin, Ricky Tucker. ROW TWO: Karen Misener, Barbara Quirk, Sara Pegues, Janine Cox, jimmy Blanton, Sue Zan North, Melissa Smith. ROW THREE: Nancy Hoffman, joAn.n Mahaffey, Kathleen Hoffman, Cheryl Houser, Beate Farran, Linda Skaggs, janell Overfield. ROW FOUR: Marilyn Bishop, Alice Stafford, Roberta Perez, M artha McKay, Diane Fechaig. ROW FIVE: Kenny Martinez, Larry Anderson, Bill Ramsey. DRAMA TISTS ORGANIZE Parsons High School has organized a dramatics club and the 1962-63 officers included: Sue Zan North, pr e s ide nt g Kathleen Hoffman, business manager, Kenny Martinez, set chairmang Janine Cox, make-up chairman, Ellen Wilkins, publicity chairman. The dramatics club members, sponsored by Miss Clenece Roberts, presented The Teahouse ofthe August Moon by john Patrick in December. The three act comedy about the Army of Occupa- tion in Okinawa was produced through the efforts of the club members who created the costumes and settings themselves. 50 STUDENTS COMBINE T0 MAKE Bruce McReynolds as Captain Fisby and Kyra Taylor as Lotus Blossom share a final good- bye in Tobiki. K enny Dunlap gives orders as a nr, Q' ,Q E ,Wl an .3 , F 5, 5 1 sm K A K8 'ff we QQ-4 Miss Margaret Gifford One Saturday each month, fourteen members of the Young Miss Club trav- eled to joplin for sessions on modeling. The purpose of this organization is to provide to all interested girls instruc- tion in charm, etiquette, poise, and modeling. Each girl gets an opportunity to do some actual fashion modeling. They also receive career training in the forms of lectures and modeling courses which are designed to give a basic concept of this field. ' YOU G MISSES MODEL RIGHT TO LEFT: Carol Stein, Jennifer Frame, Iris Morgan, Robbie Brewer, Marcia Ellsworth, Debbie Morris, Linda Crane, Margie White, Kathleen Hoffman, Dorothy Dennis, Janice Brenner, Sharon Swanwick, and April Hendrix. RIGHT TO LEFT: Iris Morgan, Sharon Swanwick, and Debbie Morris. 54 SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Susie Platter, Carol West, Carolyn Weirich, Rita March, April Hendrix, Eileen White, Miriam Waring, Cynthia Kuffler, Debbie Morris. STANDING: Burnett Arnbler, Charles Perez, Ronnie Patchin, Howard Barnes, Craig Reynolds, jennifer Ellis, Karen Buchanek, and Mr. Tom Cameron. The Viking Shield Published monthly on Thursday mornings except on holidays from September through May by the classes in Journalism and Vocational Printing of Parsons Senior High School, Parsons, Kansas. Editor ........... ..... . . Karen Buchanek Assistant Editor . . . Business Manager . . . Advertising Manager .. Feature Editor ..... Sports Editor . . . Society Editor .... Humor Editor . .. . Survey Editor . . . Exchange Editor . . . Art Editor ....... Photographer Reporters z Burnett Ambler Cindy Kuffler Zelma Nash Ron Patchin Charles Perez Carolyn Weirich Cheryl Wolverton . Jennifer Ellis . . . . Susie Ijlatter , Debbie Morris . April Hendrix Howard Barnes ...... Carol West . . . Rita March .. Verna Baker .. Eileen White Mariam Waring Craig Reynolds NEW NAME FOR NEWSPAPER The Parsons High School newspaper staff published the first Viking Shield on October l8, l962. Monthly issues were produced by the second hour journalism class under the supervision of Mr. Torn Cameron. Sports events, social occasions, ac- tivities, and a monthly calendar of events were featured. Mr. Wallace Newell 's printing class es used a tabloid size for the school printed Viking Shield. 55 'f la S M vm... , ra., .W , The M aiden Voyage ORSEMAN REFLECTS SCHOOL TEAR' MA TCHA GES ARE SEE Judy Kjellander, Many Wilkinson, Gary Robinson, Vicki Riggs, Doyal Saye, Larry Anderson, Torn Verner, Richard Oler, Susie johnson, Marilyn Bishop and Hettie Holland. sig? W 'is K W Q , N if .Q ft f , rvah . ..:,i.., , ff- 'wi M f e .,w..u -w an -i .., - 1-.L .. 1 - 1 . 1 Richard Oler, Vicki Riggs, and Hettie H o 1 l an d discuss a Candid Lay-Out. Larry Anderson and Gary Robinson Editoriln-Chief, Vic ki return the Remains of a 5th Riggs. Hour Class. STAFF OF TWELVE PRODUCES BOOK S Parsons High School declared its independence in 1962-63. The initiation of many new traditions included the creation of THE NORSEMAN. Yearbook staff members appointed by the ad- visor Miss Clenece Roberts, included Vicki Riggs, Editor, Larry Anderson, Busines s Manager, Gary Robinson,Photog- Judy Kje11ander7 Susie Johnson, and rapher, Tom Verner, Sports Editor, Richard Oler, Assistant DOY21 Save COMM PiCfUfeS for Senior Business Manager, Susie johnson and Judy Roscob, Activities' pages' Judy Kjellander, Layout EditorgMarilyn Bishop and DOy8l 521579: Copy Editors, and I-Iettie Holland and Marty Wilkinson, Proof- readers. Myers Publishers of Topeka contracted for the book. Vicki Riggs, Larry A nd e r s o n and Susie johnson attended a Myers Yearbook Clinic on the Pittsburg Campus. Gary Robinson and Tom Verner attended the yearbook clinic at Kansas University. Marty Wilkinson types copy for Tom Verner. 'MQ Gary Robinson, Susiejohnson and XX Doyal Saye pause for the Photographer. Miss Roberts and M ari lyn Bishop proof final copy before shipment. 3 .-X, I Members ofthe Drum Corps are: Nancy Adams, Patricia Aronhalt, Ellen Barbee, Fannie Beard, Robbie Brewer, Mary Lou Carson, Lynda Crane, Clarence Etta Dansby, Judy Doss, Sheryl Dowell, Rita Elam, Beate Farran, Maria Fernandez, Diane Gaier, Vicki Harris, Connie Hawley, Judy Herndon, Barbara Hollingsworth, Cheryl Houser, Florene Johnston, Judy Kjellander, Cheryl Lester, Peggy Lindley, Judy Loughmiller, Karen Misener, Linda Morris, M arcia Morris, Beth Mullinax, Angela Negrete, Dee Ann Nunnink, Marsha Oaks, Linda Palmer, Nancy Pattinson, Linda Pedlar, Roberta Perez, Sarah Phillips, Susie Schmid Judy Doss Anne Schiefelbusch Judy Kjellander Cheryl Lester M arilyn Winslow Marcia Morris Mary Jane Quarles , , A r C H, , 1 to f ,. S . as :-, , , :',, K ,..i- V , , -f I 3 i . M ii iiii ., -Qi f - .'., .r.,f ,.,-,,..., S 1 :W . 'G Mary jane Quarles, Edith Re dm an, Anne Schiefelbusch, Susie Schmid, Dixie Sissel, Mary Lou Smith Sharon Swanwick, Jani- Thomas Nancy Wall, Margaret White, Carol Williams, Marilyn Winslow. 1 1 PERPETUAL PRA CTICE PROM O'l ES PERFE C TI ON The Parsons High School Drum Corps has always been a hard -Working o r g a n iz a tio n, drilling five hours Weekly during first semester. This organization is s po n s o r e d by Mrs . Pauline Bracken who has contributedmuchto its success. The Drum Corps received invitations to march in parades at Independence, Caney, Joplin, Coffeyville and Columbus and for half-time festivities at various football and basketball games. ln the Joplin parade, they received the second -place trophy for their exhibition. INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION FEATURES CORPS ROW ONE: Sara Pegues, Barbara Ouirk, Ted Sears, Bruce McReynolds, Kenny Dunlap, Eugene Horton, Richard Sheppard, Cheryl Houdyshell, Roberta Perez. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Getter, Linda Patterson, Sue Zan North, Linda Bolander, Kathy Griggs, Ann Francis, Cynthia Smith, Marilyn Bishop, Janette Buchman and Mrs. Gary Seaton. ROW THREE: Karen Misener, Delphia Davis, Nona Shane, Dorthy Dixon, Rita Elam, Olivette Redmond, Iris McDaniel, Alice Stafford, Ellen Wilkins, Carolyn Dunlap. CHOIR CREA TES SEASONAL MOODS The Concert Choir performed in the Christmas E a s t e r , and Baccalaureate services. This group was a class. They sang, and they studied the fun- damentals of music. PARSONS HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA This year the Senior High School Orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Gary Seaton, has performed for the O rc he s t ra Clinic, Varsity nights and school assemblies. The twenty five member orchestra utilizes a Variety of instruments. Orchestra members are: Violins Violas Cellos Clarinet Trumpet Carolyn Dunlap Candy Woodroof Lynda Crane Nona Shane Margaret White Cristi Lamm Georgia Hapgood Charles Heinson Diana Gaier T J. Austin Ellen Wilkins Ted Sears Ricky Tucker jerry Bowman june Downing Trombone Baritone String Bass French Horn Flute Drums Bass Horn Piano Larry Robbins joe Beaty jerry Robbins Bill Ramsey Sue Zan North Alice Stafford jane F inch Gary Hogsett Maurice Ambler john Wright UNIFORMED BAND REPRESENTS PARSONS HIGH SCHOOL TR UMPETS Mitch Puckett Rick Tucker Teddy Sears june Downing jerry Bowman Ben Witty Mike Womeldorff CLARINETS Eleen Wilkins T J. Austin Candy Woodroof Bill Ramsey joy Cramer FLUTES jane Finch Leonace Campbell Cristi Lamm FRENCH HORNS Alice Stafford Sue Zan North TROMBON ES Larry Robbins joe Beaty BARITONES Ray Lawrence jerry Robbins 62 SAXAPHONES Sue Pool Leslie Kmatz Doug jones Richard Oler PERCUSSION Carolyn Dunlap Gary 1-Iogsett Georgia Halpain Fanny Beard Vernon Coleman TUBA Maurice Ambler PARADES AND GAMES HIGHLIGHT If EAR The Parsons High School Band under the direction of Mrs . Gary Seaton attended parades, the Pittsburg Music Clinic, and the Southeast Band Festival at Pittsburg, The forty members presented Winter and spring concerts for the public. Strong school spirit at football and basketball games was encouraged by the pep band and dance band. HIGH S TEPPIN G TWIRLERS LEAD MARCHERS ROW ONE Cheryl Cantrell Crystal Pontious Janie Onion Janice Miller. ROW TWO: Sue Zan North, Christine Tippet Kyra Taylor MAJORETTE Cheryl Houdyshell BAND MAJOR Ellen Wilkins. MUSIC MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND Music at Pl-IS exists in Various forms as can be seen by these candids . They demonstrate the Wide interest of the students in the area of music and its forms. The orchestra has en- joyed a comeback this year as Mrs. Norma jean Seaton organized a new group. The Drum Corps has provided the entertainment at half- time for several football and baskethallgames. 64 OPEN HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS EDUCATION WEEK Parents followed their s o n s and daughters class schedules when the faculty, assisted by student council members, had an open house November 15th dur- ing National E d Er io n Week. VIKING FOOTBALL CORONA TIUN VIKES DECORA TE FOR DANCE A T IAF. W jENNIFER ELLIS CROWNED QUEEN A GAME BONFIRE, PEP RALLY-PRE-GAME FESTI VI TIES ' Y s 5 4, ,E 66 Q. 3 s .1 1:41 K. ,K , 2 N4 .gg :fax X i ii Q.. Z 2 v 'fs- 35 Q Suzie Schmid .2 ,,.,,.., ii, , ., Kenny Martinez Anita Asbill - Head VA RSI TT CHEERLEADERS i Susie johnson jennifer Ellis N Marcia Morris i 68 532, W f K We W' ,gy , f 4 Y ' 1 tk s r y ' A ' MQ Tm . f .V A+ . ,x I , , A , -- iW15fi!'1if sg . V Tie ' ' I 7 :'7 5f ' 4 I In yr - iixflzig 'N X ' . L, 94' .L , 4: 'K ' .55 f . -' V fo . e., . ' ' A f wkk :E ,S gr: yn K I e M f 45, ff my ' A my i . KL 4, rl Q I i . fifty f , vp Qi ,, f Wag? i ,. . 1 A 3, ff' f , A-if 'gfvg gk. 5 ,,,. . , , , Q ' 5151 555 R A s , . fx gp- N k Ax, fa- j f ' ., 5 f 34 H . , , H A L L, l If X f.- K f ' Q ff K , L. Q7 X Wu M44 ,wk ,fs . . b 4,'ffJ.A- K .. qs- it ,md ik ' 'Spf xg X 'Q ,lf RE Y ff fa A A W Q f -, A , f , 4 1 i f I' QQ -HI' ' ,wtf if 4 hx .. 5 K Q1 lf -5 f 4 . 'I R Y .va E.. '15 'si 3 1 1. 'Q S ' EQ 2 x 4 Q ,F , F' Lm,, .,, L, FIRST R.OW: Anne Schiefelbusch, Melissa Smith, Ellen Wilkins, Ann Francis, Janice Brenner, Candy Woodruff. SECOND ROW: Janet Bass, Cheryl Lester, Gordon Piper, Georgia Halpain, Betty Tackett. NOT PICTURED: Itha Hankenson Karen Buchanek, Diane Flechsig. FIRST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL. . Students who achieved highest scholastic honors for the first semester are pictured above. These people made the 2.5 honor roll: Seniors, jim Brenner, Pat Breshon, Patty Bushey, Carolyn Dunlap, jennifer Ellis, Mary Ann Giltner, Gary Gribben, Kathie Griggs, April Hendrix, Sue Zan North, Terry Phillips, Beverly Powell, Mary jane Quarles, Carolyn Reed, Vicki Riggs, Curtis Robison, Alice Stafford, Sandra Turner, and Miriam Waring, juniors, Barbara Brown, Kathleen Hoffman, Linda Lawson, Barbara Hooper, Peggy Lindley, Linda Ped- lar, Suzie Schmid, Sally Simmons, and Mike Vance, Sophomores, lmogene Bill- man, Janette Buchman, Barbara Burnett, Cheryl Cantrell, Sheryl Dowell, Ron Dunham, jane Finch, Randy Frew, Eric Frey, Connie Hawley, Howard Handshy, Charles Heinsohn, Angele Negrete, Nancy Pattinson, Barbara Quirk, jerry Rob- bins, Larry Robbins, Dee Ann Saye, Dale Seward, Nona Shane, jim Wart, Carol Williams, and Marilyn Winslow. 70 IT' ALL INA DAY.. FIRST HOUR--Biology class witnesses dissection. THIRD HOUR--Repairmencome in to take care of what chemistry class did second hour! FIFTH HOUR--Guidance office is scene of much hard work. 54 PX 'Wir 2 1 SECOND HOUR--Choir takes a break to rest voices. FOURTH HOUR--Physical Education includes trips out into the hall. SIXTH HOUR--Lobby is scene of not quite so much hard work. Q ARLES CRQW .ED QUEE First Attendant. . . Ann Francis Queen Mary jane Quarles Second Attendant. . . Susie johnson Tom Verner crowns the queen. The queen and her court. 72 ROYALTY if agp x jENNIFER ELLIS E , ATTENDANTS Q FIRST A TTENDANT MAR2fjANE Y QUARLES SECOND A TTENDANT + NANc1f WALL , U li 5 f nl ,W A f f Q: vw- f f , f,-wm- f-,1 W .. wk A TTENDA NTS FIRST A TTENDANT ANN FRANCIS SECOND A TTENDANT SUSIE jOHNSON ,. - '- v f . W '11,-4':f ?L:: S k K' J VK it-fum A5529 -1 , 1w'ii,L.x V 1, EH +241 vykg E s ,f,,.:55x'sx A-' dv , ' wzflzwszfawf A sk A 5 iffy' S' ' vfxwfuf Yffsx: ' wwf, M--, .- il, , - 1, 7 - mgqgiii, ,f. f mr 1963 NORSEMAN KING TERRY PHILLI S N1Cf1':oN'11 b2QC3F-1101 1963 N ORSEMAN A TTENDANTS Marc1a Morrls Larry S Robbie Brewer Chuck H K ein li .w-New ..2a-unfmrmwaum emu:- , ,QM . ATHLETICS Butch Bush Leads The Pony In Chanute Bgttgms Up! ! Game. George On The Move. Charge! ! shake Buddy?? VIKING VARSITY MEET WINS CORONATION GAMZ ROW ONE: Don Hodges, Evaughn Love, Mitch Puckett, john Dodd, Terry Phillips, Ron Patchin, Rick Tucker, George Harvey, Ben Witty, john Flores, Gary Stwalley, Maurice Gatewood, jim Bush. ROW TWO: Bill jones, Maurice Ambler, Gary Bevins, Chuck Treadway, Mike Brewer, jim Nichols, Gary Boss, Edwin Redmond, Brian Reynolds, Gary Bracken, Steve Heiskel, Randy Frew, Jack Wallace, Ron D unh am, Burnett Ambler. QOW THREE: Coach Leon jursche, Student M anager Norman Baxley, Ronald Mustain, K e nne th Doyle, john Simms, Leon Coulters, Arthur F e rn an dez, Steve Snedden, Harold T hornt on, Doug jones, Marshall Sage, Steve Cooper, T. J. Austin, George johnson, David Minton, Charles Lemmond, Assistant Coach Ralph Onion. Mr. Onion Gets In The Action. On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!' 'AK ig, HO U GH COMPETITION' IGAINST CHANUTE 4thInS.E.K.L. The Parsons I-Iigh School gridders finished the season T with a 5--3 record, good for a tie for fourth place in the tough S. E. K. League. During the season the Vikings met three teams ranked among the top ten in the state. Give Me A Bigger Push, john Here Comes The Finishing Touch! Who's Bringing Up The Rear? .MW..-. as-as .- .. - john Dodd Ron Patchin Gary Bracken Rick Tucker Mitch Puckett Maurice Gatewood john Flores Ben Wittv - ' is h e ,sa mw ' - at ,4,.f:,. -kiwi- George Harvey Evaughn Love Harold Thornton jim Nichols Parsons Carthage Parsons L. C. C, H. S. l4 Parsons Coffeyville Parsons Chanute 6 Parsons Independence Parsons Coffeyville O Parsons lola Parsons Columbus 0 Parsons Pittsburg Parsons lola 6 Parsons Chanute Parsons Independence 7 Parsons Columbus Parsons Fort Scott we 84 ...,, ..al mmq,m.,c5 I 1? mmm rw- se .. , ai' Steve Cooper Marshal Sage Edwin Redmond Steve Heiskell zgugiiegy Terry Phillips Brian Reynolds Gary Boss Gary Bevins M , 1 'gi -fv,W-,MW ws: W,-gflawg, . ug. . QM,a3fiQiKg.Q,1f 'l imp H-' ' fi y1,-i Q' iyi A A si .gfafgl A1 ' QCKK me 5, 5 ml Gary Stwalley Butch Bush jack Wallace Mike Brewer +2?S t'.::f'... f ,' 'fbi :.r3e:1f-it:s:1s1iiffEiv2 iifszs v fi :vi ' V, .- me-A mzew 85 Coach: Leon jurs che Asst. Coach: Ralph Onion A total of 32-years of coaching experience is used to the Vikings' advantage through the efforts of Leon Jursche and Ralph Onion. Coach jursche played varsity football at Kansas State College of Pittsburg While Asst. Coach RalphOnion was a var- sity pl a y e r for Tulsa University. ff' 7 j0HNSON'S LAST VIKINGS HA VA y jim Bush Leslie LaR ue jUNIOR VII-fES GAIN EXPERIENCE. . . FIRST ROW: Student Manager Ronny Johnson, Steve I-Ieiskell, Steve Cooper, Mike Brewer, George Johnson, jack Wallace, Ron Dunham, and jim Nichols. SECOND ROW: Coach Harold johnson, Marshall Sage, Doug Jones, Gor- don Piper, john Linden, David Brenner, Rick Tucker, and Assistant Coach Leon Jursche. REGULAR SEASON RECORD Opponents Vikings 31 Newton 36 38 Pittsburg 37 46 Independence 50 37 Fort Scott 45 41 Columbus 55 46 lola 63 52 Chanute 54 39 Coffeyville 56 39 Wichita North 46 54 Wyandotte 39 40 Pittsburg 61 A 54 Independence 59 44 Fort Scott 55 39 Columbus 41 35 lola 72 A Viking Takes Charge 34 Chanute 55 42 Coffeyville 47 39 Altamont 44 88 jOHNSON CUMPLETES LAST TEAR A T VIKING HELM. . Coach Harold Johnson receives a plaque from David Amos, student council president. The plaque was awarded in recognition of Coach johnson's fifteen years as Viking Basketball coach. Mr. Harold johnson, dean of Southeast Kansas coaches, anno unced january 9, 1963, that this was his last year as head basketball coach at Parsons High School. Newspapers throughout the state paid tribute to Coach johnson saying that he had lifted basketball to high success at Parsons, making the Vikings not only the te am to beat in the Southeast Kansas League, but a state power as Well. Coach johnson's last season here proved to be an outstanding one as the Vikings com - pleted the regular season With 16 Wins and only2 losses. lt was a season that saw the League trophy returned to Parsons. Coach johnson picked up the coaching reins at PHS at the start of the l948-49 basketball season. He installed his brand of basketball with outstanding success. The fast break, run and shoot offense and a sticking full court press was just emerg- ing on the basketball scene, but johnson had the system perfected. Parsons has Won l0 League champion- ships under Coach johnson. Of the five other years he has finished in second place four times and dropped to third once. TRACK SCE ES Henry Nash, Gary Bevins, and joe Buchanan prac tice for the dashes. Coach Leon Iursche FIRST ROW: Henry Nash, Burnett Ambler, Joe Buchanan, Ron Mustain, George johnson, Gary Bevins, Chipper Marquardt, and Arthur Fernandez. SECOND ROW: Coach Leon Iursche, Eddie Lyons, Maurice Ambler, Arthur Smith, Norman Baxley, lim Stigall, Larry Stone, and Dabney Ford. The Shot Put Is George Harvey's Specialty. Ben Witty Norman Baxley Tom Verner GET SET ! George Johnson Glides Over the High Hurdles. K fe ig ew. '2f2fm5?5fHiggs0f,isf , , iffy 1 V V f ry ' ' ' -'f 2 ff' 7 I . 1, ,. ,. X, ? Three Members of the Mile Relay Team Another Practice Done. I- , X . we 5 K 'X 3' . jf,-f , iff . , K ' V - 1- ' ' . , , . fl, V , lr ,,,:. ,ly .A f - V r 3454555 .as r A ' .fu 213 :R A ,r 1 ,xv M i A -,' 4,1 u 1' -W ,J w Wm, fi I V ' ,K mf. g , ,i 1' ' we i -fr .i ff 1' mu f.. N- L 5 V ' 1 ' 0 ' . K I f he I .. ,fs ', , ..,. ' -' V 1 or , , in Wi,,.,W?a.4s,-m3w,.4xAp,.:-1?4,,e.,,,, ., A , , i W W W ' if A , ., , ,.,.h, ,.,..,, . , ..., 4 . ,. or , - 1 9 2 1 ' ,M ,m?2r:5' ii- ' 'Q -r W. .1M,Wn,,,-ff '31 ws., '-s... ,NN M -1 E 5 LINKSME TAKE TO THE COURSE Ron Patchin jim Blanton Bill Keiter Chub Lemmond jerry Allman Leslie Komatz Ron Dunham Coach Harold johnson i 5 if-9f'1,,,, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marty Wilkinson, April Hendrix, Sherry Humphreys, Kathy Griggs, Carolyn Reed, Karen Buchanek, Gary Bracken, Ronnie Wistrorn, John Awbrey, Corky Barnes, Larry Anderson, Gary Gribben, David Amos. THA T WONDERFUL T EAR FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Oler, Marty Wilkinson, David Amos, Patty Parks, Rich- are Buckley, Unidentified, Corky Barnes, April Hendrix, Gary Gribben, Judy Todd. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Reed, Gary Bracken, Deanna Titsworth, Billy Hicklin, Unidentified, Linda Murphy, Itha Hankenson, Mrs. Del-lart. THIRD ROW: Larry Anderson, Unidentified, Tim Bale, Susie johnson, Mike Clark, Kathy Griggs, Nancy Mosler, john Awbrey. 95 Once upon a time ----- M ary jane accepts trophy from Joplin ix' 4 3 Gifts for the needy. 1' The long line oi knowledge - M., . Qi 'X 2 . 4 i Y ji t is Q '! 1 ' N' , l 4 S rm ! J - 6 p Q' s W .G ' ' -,M VV V Always room for rnore. The Lancers played a slow one. Gathering for the Christmas Music Festival. Chansonneurs 2 'lun-, bug. 1 x 4 ' V Q J K. 1 .- W ,A 1 ' 5 1 2 i' f fl Q' lfil- 4 .. e- 31.-- How do you thread it? g' - I Isolation booths. Yes, but ------- Y: An intricate operation. Don't stop now. The ladder to success. You can feel the rhythm. I'm telling you for the last time 'vw Hey! Do you want a blte? Lonely Blue Boy Q l rl ' gf. X . ': 1 .-1 E w 5 ' NJ 1 -f ',:'-4 ' it s 3 5' we Cleaning Guidance . jane, bashful? You seem to be upset. The lineup. 5 5. i Blue Monday. Is this Linda? lb 'L D i f' .. Gloom settles over study hall. 9' ff 331 K That's what? A lower anim al? You, late again? Even your best friends won't tell you X WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FIRMS WHO HAVE MADE POSSIBLE THE PUBLICATION OF THE 1963 NORSEMAN. YOUR PARTONAGE OF THESE BUSINESSES WILL CERTAINLY BE APPRECIATED AIR CONDITIONING CRANE SHEET METAL, INC. Heating- -Air Conditioning APPLIANCE DEALERS ED WILLIAMSON STORES, INC. 1712 Main, GA 1-1930 I5 Years of Sales and Service in Labette County. GAMBLES 1711 Main The Friendly Store PONTIOUS FURNITURE 81 APPLIANCE 1830 Broadway We Service What We Sell WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Auto Supplies - -Appliances Sporting Goods - -Hardware AUTO AG EN CI ES THOMAS-COLLINS USED CARS 1135 Main See Us for Clean Cars, Retail 81 Wholesale AUTOMOTIVE, ELECTRICAL, Sz MARINE ERVIN AUTO gl MARINE SERVICE 2122 Main, GA 1-3140 Whispering Power AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES HASKETT 81 PEDLAR AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES The One-Stop Store for All Your Automotive Needs MYERS MOTOR SUPPLY 216 North Central Quality, Courtesy, and Service SPOONER AUTO TRIM 1916 Grand, GA I-2770 Custom Auto Upholstering Our Specialty BANKS Sz LOAN COMPANIES PARSONS CLEARING HOUSE ASS'N. THE PARSONS STATE BANK THE COMMERCIAL BANK THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS St LOAN ASS'N GA 1-3500 One of America's Insured Financial Institutions THE PEOPLES BUILDING 81 LOAN ASS'N I 1817 Main, GA 1-4600 Insured Savings BOTTLING COMPAN IES COCA -COLA BOTTLING CO. , INC. The Pause that Refreshes PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. Coffeyville, Kansas For Those Who Think Young BOWLING ALLEYS TOWER LANES RFD 4 . Bowl for Health Sr Fun CABIN ET MAKING DAIRY PRODUCTS MILKS' CABINET SHOP LITTLE'S DRIVE -IN Formica 3330 Main, GA 1-2190 One Of Southeast Kansas Largest Stocks DARI -ACE 1500 Main CAFES Dairy Fresh WEELPE DAIRY QUEEN 200 N. Central, GA 1-9677 -646O Fried Chicken EVefYd3Y The Sign of the Flashing Cone GOLDEN DRUMSTICK ZESTO CANDY COMPANIES 1301 Main Parsons, Kansas COKER CANDY COMPANY DRUG STORES Wholesale Parsons, Kansas STEWART PHARMACY 1712 Main CLOTHING STORES Your Rexall Drug Store BILL COLE DRY GOODS COMPANY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 1731 Main, GA 1-4650 HOme of Exclusive Brands WHITE ELECTRIC COMPANY J. C. PENNEY COMPANY 2515 Mainf GA P6330 1725 Main Light Fixtures--Wiring Supplies Always First Quality FLORISTS LAMBERT -DUFFY-ME LONE CO . 18 14 Main Quality Clothes for Men -Women- Boys RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP 716 NO. 26th, GA 1-6490 We Grow the Flowers We Sell 1-1YDE's CREENHOUSES 1719 Main I'EVerythIHg for the Entire FHDTIIIYH NICHOLS' MENS WEAR CARSON FUNERAL HOME 1804 Main Home of Botany Brands FURNITURE STORES f'fiEgHEEigVXOMEN'S WEAR DAVIS FURNITURE COMPANY out t 1822 Broadway, GA 1-5940 lt Pays to Shop Stephens' First COLD STORAGES Four Floors Of Fine Furniture SENGPIEHL FURNITURE COMPANY PARSONS COLD STORAGE 1906 Main H 2021 Gabriel, GA 1-4100 Lane Cedar Chests GAS COMPANIES THE GAS SERVICE COMPANIES Parsons, Kansas Natural Gas for Home 81 lndustry GLASS COMPANIES PARSONS GLASS COMPANY 2l2 N. Central Glass for All Purposes GROCERIES - -RETAIL BELMONT IGA 1730 Belmont Everyday Low Prices BENJAMIN GROCERY 3326 Main, GA 1-4660 Finest Quality Foods FARRELL'S GROCERY North 16th Everything in Foods FREW'S FINER FOODS 314 S. 15th, GA I-2360 Save with Satisfaction OLSON'S FOOD STORES 1701 Main Sz 3209 Main Food Store 81 Supermarket HARDWARE STORES CROOKS 81 HART 2931 Main, GA 1-2480 Hardware - -Plumbing Supplies SCALETTY HARDWARE AND SHEET METAL Your Authorized Coleman Dealer America's Only Bonded Line WEAST HARDWARE 2126 Main Everything in Hardware HOTELS THE PARSONIAN HOTEL The Place to Meet Your Friends 18th and Broadway INSURANCE AGENCIES AND REAL ESTATE ABSHIER REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 117 N. Central, GA 1-4680 Parsons, Kansas BILL DEARTH INSURANCE, INC. 1712 Broadway, GA 1-1950 Parsons, Kansas J. J. FLYNN AGENCY State Bank Building Let Your Misfortunes Be Our Loss REYNOLDS 81 HUGHES nlnsurance and Real Estate 1823 Main MEARL B. STEEN and Associates 1904 Main, GA 1-1360 TRAMMELL AND BELLAH REAL ESTATE gl INSURANCE 121 N. Central JEWELRY STORES NEWFIELD JEWELERS 1827 Main Artcarved Wedding Rings PFEIFFER'S JEWELRY 1810 Main jewelers Since 1873 LAW FIRMS GLENN JONES A 1712 Broadway Attorney at Law MARKHAM AND SMITH 1904 Broadway Attorneys at Law LUMBER COMPANIES O. E. WOODS LUMBER COMPANY 21st and Washington, GA 1-2150 Serving Labette County for Over Seventy Years MANUFACTURERS ANKORTITE PRODUCTS, INC. 1900 Wilson, GA 1-3000 I Parsons, Kansas STEVIE TOGS AND FRED RONALD MFG. CO. Manufacturers of Boys' Clothing just Like Dad's For a Little Less TOM BRODERICK COMPANY 2400 Broadway, GA 1-4070 Girls' Athletic Togs MEAT PACKING AND PROCESSING BARNES BETTER BEEF MUSIC STORES INTER -STATE MUSIC CO. 110 South 18th Q Paul Dunn, Owner NEWKIRK'S RECORD SHOP gl PLAYLAND 1825-27 Broadway, GA 1-6780 S.E. Kansas' Largest Selection of Records RICHMOND MUSIC HOME 1806 Broadway, GA 1-2380 ' Everything in Music Since 1925 MOTELS SPRAGUE MOTEL AND OIL COMPANY NEWSSTANDS KEEGAN'S NEWSSTAND 1800 Main Lunch and Fountain Service OFFICE EQUIPMENT FRAME OFFICE EQUIPMENT 1815 Main Everything for the Office ORGANIZATIONS Y. M. C. A. 2000 Broadway join the 'Y' Today PAINT STORES SEWALL COLOR CENTER 1809 Broadway, GA 1-2520 Complete Paint Sz Wallpaper Supplies PHOTOGRAPHY LEON CROOKS' STUDIO AND CAMERA SHOP Parsons' Oldest Established Studio S.E. Kansas' Most Complete Photographic Studio PLATTERS PHOTOGRAPHY SHOP 1826 Main Everything Photographic PLUMBING COMPANIES A-A -A PLUMBING 8: HEATING Repair Work Our Specialty GA 1-5040 g OWENS PLUMBING AND HEATING 2112 Main Albert Owens PRESCRIPTION SHOPS BRENNER PRESCRIPTIONS 1519 Main, GA 1-4950 Drive -In 24-Hour Service CHARLES PRESCRIPTION SHOPS PRINTING COMPANIES BURNETTE PRINTING COMPANY 1811 Broadway, GA 1-2890 Printers and Stationers COMMERCIAL PUBLISHERS, INC. 1801 S. Blvd., GA 1-4300 Snap -Out Carbon Forms PUBLISHING COMPANIES PARSONS NEWS 1927 Main Southeast Kansas' Largest Weekly PARSONS SUN RADIO STATIONS KLKC RADIO 1540 on Your Dial SERVICE STATIONS BEN'S SERVICE STATION 2131 Main Complete Automotive Service BROWN OIL gl SUPPLY 1800 Belmont, GA 1-3230 Sinclair Products and General Tires HE1LMAN'S SINCLAIR SERVICE 2361 Main, GA 1-9748 Cooper Tires, Sinclair Products THOMPSON'S DERBY STATION 201 South Sixteenth, GA 1-9806 Gas and Oi1 SHOE STORES JAMES SHOE STORE 1809 Main, GA 1-6940 For Feet's Sake, Put Yourself in Our Shoes MILLER'S SHOES 1816 Main, GA 1-1590 Florsheim Shoes SPORTING GOODS CONNELY'S ROD AND GUN SHOP 1928 Main GA 1 -51 10 HARRY EDWARDS SPORTING GOODS 1813 Main It Pays to Play OWEN'S SPORTING GOODS 112 West 5th, MA 4-6684 Joplin, Missouri SUNDRIES L 81 N SUNDRIES 410 North 26th Come in for a Visit TELEVISION REPAIR KOCH'S RADIO Sz TV SERVICE 2527 Main Service on All Makes TIRE SERVICE B gl R TIRE SERVICE 210 North Central We Trade Tires VETERINARIANS CRISPELL VETERINARY HOSPITAL RFD ifl, GA 1-600 Parsons, Kansas M.D. MORRIS, VETERINARIAN Parsons Animal Hospital 3619 Main, GA l-2220 WHOLESALE DEALERS SHELLMAN WHOLESALE COMPANY 1926 Corning Ask for jack Spratt Foods