Pasco High School - Pirate Yearbook (Dade City, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1946 volume:

The PIRATE Presented by the Senior Class of 1946 Bill Auvil ......... Mary Reid Bessenger Billy Cochrane ..... Mrs. Sarah Knutson . ...... Editor-in-Chief j- Associate Editors ......Faculty Adviser PASCO HIGH SCHOOL DADE CITY, FLORIDA DEDICATION It is our great privilege and honor to dedicate this, “The Pirate of 1946, to a group who, through great loyalty, much practice, and plenty of school spirit, brought many honors along with the football championship of the West Coast Conference and Pasco County to the portals of Pasco High School. To you, the Champs of '45 and your competent coach, Winston S. Jones, we proudly and affectionately dedicate this, our annual. WINSTON S. JONES, COACH FOREWORD The Senior Class of 1946 takes pride in presenting The Pirate. We hove worked hard this year to improve upon the annuals of the post and sincerely hope that this yearbook will be treasured for many years to come In the future we may look bock upon this Pirate to think of our many pleasant days and activities during our years at Pasco High. CONTENTS DEDICATION FOREWORD ALMA MATER PIRATE STAFF SCHOOL BOARD FACULTY SENIORS ACTIVITIES JUNIORS SOPHOMORES CLASSES FRESHMEN SPORTS THHEh The Red and Black Here's to the Black and Here's to the Red, Here's to the colors That go right ahead. We've a high school Of which we're proud, So cheer for our high school, Dear old high-o, Raise up her name, boys, Colors on high! We're here to win, boys. To win or die! To you, old high-o, We'll raise the cry-O, Rah! rah! for Pasco High. FOLK L.f. lo right: Harry Herrin. Lamar Hargrove. Bin Anvil. Mary R..d B«� «nger. Forro.t OaUan. Margi. Burkett, and Billy Cochrane. THE PIRATE STAFF Bill Auvil ......... Mary Reid Bessenger Billy Cochrone .... Forrest Getzen .... Marjorie Burkett . . Harry Herrin ....... Lamar Hargrove . . . . . . Editor-in-Chief . Associate Editors Photographic Editor Girls' Sports Editor Boys' Sports Editor . Business Manager Department Editors Gene Murphy . . Doris Fletcher . Shirley Doboll . . Kay Anderson . . Mary D Laurie . Mildred Prevatt Don Harvey . . . Nina Craig .... Milbry J. Mullins Norma Maltby . . ... Agriculture . . . Commercial ....... English Home Economics .... Language ....... Library . . Mathematics ......... Music ........Science . . Social Studies Typists Corinne Owsley Ann Sparkman Janie Collura nvs SCHOOL BOARD WALTER C. CRAIG JAMES F. CROLEY County Superintendent Chairman County School Board SETH J. SPARKMAN T rustee HERBERT S. MASSEY T rustee LEON R. DOUGLAS Chairman Board of Trustees � iv T H E FACULTY Bertha M. McKillips Senior Class Sponsor First row: Mrs Frances Cartwright, Miss Vera Mae Weiss. Second row: Mrs. Bfir-thA McKillios. M.ss Trilla Reed. Miss Ruth Lewis. Third row: Mr. Burch Cornelius. Mrs. Sara KnutsofC Mrs. Georgiana Fraser. Mr. Robert Parton. Mr. Roy Geeting. Fourth rowyLMiss Nina Percival, Mr. John Clegg. Mr. Winston Jones. Mr. Frank Blocker. SKVKN Kit. IIT C.UG. NORMA MALTBY Secretary SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS TKN NINA CRAIG Treasurer T H E SENIOR CLASS ? ' JEANETTE ABRAHAM (BeckI In argument, too she showed great skill, For even though vanquished, she’d argue still. Secretary end Treasurer-1; Glee Club-2; Basketball-1; Operetta-2: Royalty-3; Secretary-3; Editor of Red and Black-4; Beta Club-4. Class Play-4. LORISE ABRAHAM A kind heart and a sweet disposition are what make charm. Student Council Representative-3-4; Vice President-1 JEAN ALTMAN (Shorty) “A sweet girl, but of few words” Operetta-2-3-4; Glee Club-2-3-4; DUANE ANDERSON “Although a new comer in our midst, he has made many friends. Transferred from N. D. r. F. A.-4: Band-1-2-3: Basketball-2-3; Class President-2; Class Play-3; Operetta-3; Library-3; Glee Club-1-2-3-4 MARY KATHERINE ANDERSON (Kay) ••Her statue tall—I hate a dumpy woman.” Basketball-3-4; Mmstrel-4: Beta Club-4, Transferred from Tamps, F'orida, Glee Club-1; Notable-1; Class President-1; Class Play-2. Class Play-4. ROBERT AUVIL (Preocher) ••The sun and moon may vary, but my watch is always right. Football Manager-1-2-3. BILL AUVIL (Little Audrey) “Women reduce us all to the common denominator” Foctball Manager.1-2; Football-3-4; Operctta-2; Junior Play-3; Editor of Annual-4; Minstrel Stage Manager-4; Banquet Waiter-2; Notable-3; Court-3; Clars V ce President-2; Sports Reporter-1-2-3-4; Class President. Class President-3, Snoopcr-1; Glee Club-2; Class Play-4. -TJf MARJORIE JEAN BALDWIN Morg.e “Small of statue but big of heart Glee-1-2-3-4: Banquet Entertainer-1; Banouet Waitress-2; Red Black Staff Social Editor.4; Class Play-3: Operetta-2-3-4; Minstrel-4. KLK1KN THE SENIOR CLASS MARY REID BESSENGER (Bess) If you are her friend, she will never forget you” Annual Staff Associate Editor-4; Basketball-4; Banquet Waitress-2: Notable-3; Cheerleader-4; Glee Club-1-2; Red A Black Assistant Editor-4; Class Play-3; Operetta-2; Minstrel-4; Library-2; Beta Club-4; Class Play-4. SHIRLEY BUTCH Silently doing in her quiet way” Transferred from Lakeland, T lorida Girl Reserve-2-3-4; Usher of Graduation-3; Home Ec. Club-2-3. DONALD BROWN (Eogle) He keeps the ninht oil burning, but not always studying.” Football-1; Basketball-1-2-3-4; Operetta-2-3; Glee Club-1-2-3; 4-H Club-1-2-3. LORAINE BROWN (Brownie) A closed mouth catches no flies.” Beta Club-4; Glee Club-1; Class Play-3; Banquet Waitress-2; Mm-strel-4; Notable-3; Library-2. MARJORIE BURKETT (Burk) Little and sweet Homeroom Secretary-1-2; Glee Club • 1-2-3-4; Orchestra-1-2-3; Band Majorette 1-2-3; Cheerleader-4; Homeroom Reporter-3; Annual Staff Girls Sports Editor-4; Operetta-2-3-4; Basketball-1-3-4; Banquet Entertainer-1. ROMAYNE BUTLER (Moyne) Much study is a weariness of the flesh” Basketball-1-2-3-4; Band, Majorette-1-2-3: Notable-3: Glee Club-2; Treasury-2; Class Play-4. BILL CHESBRO (Bigun) Let us eat. drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may die.” Transferred from Long Island. New York. Football-4; Class Play-4. BILLY COCHRANE (Runtz) Weren’t not for gold and women, there would be no damnation.” Football-1-2-3-4; Basketball-2-4; Annual Staff-Associate Editor-4; eanquet Waiter-2; Notable-3; Class President-1-2; Vice President-Si Minstrel.4; Glee Club-2-4; Class Play-stage manager.3: Operetta-4; Science Reporter-1; Class Play-4. JANIE COLLURA (Jay) Kindness is a great virtue.” Glee Club-3; Orchestra-1-2-3; Operetta-3; Library-3; 4-H Club-2-3-4; Annual Staff Typist-4. CARLTON COOPER (Casanova) Pasco’s Casanova.” Notable-3; Class Play-3; Operetta-3-4; Cheerleader-4; Glee Club-3-4. TWELVE THE SENIOR CLASS NINA CRAIG (Louise) “A merry heart goes all the day, you can hear her laugh a block away.” Beta Club-4; Vice President-1; Home room reporter-1-2; Glee Club-1-2-3-4; Banquet entertainer-1; Banquet waitress-2; Operetta-2-3-4: Treasurer-3-4; Cheerleader-3-4; Royalty-3; Notable-3; Minstrel- 4. Class Play-4. SHIRLEY DABOLL (Dabble Jolly and sweet—qualities well worth having. Beta Club-4; Band-1 -2-3-4; Banquet waitress-2; Orchestra-2; Red and Black staff-assistant sports editor-4: Junior Play-3; Operetta-2-3; Glee Club-1-2-3; Mmstrel-4. MARY EUNICE DEES Quiet, but nice.” Beta Club-4; Glee Club-1-3-4; Operetta-3-4; Minstrcl-4. L. G. EDWARDS (Abb.e) ••A good sport in any sport. Football-1-2-3-4; Basketball-1-4; Student Council-4; Minstrel-4; R. M. A.-2-3: R. O. T. C.-2-3; Honor Guard-3; Class Play-4; DORIS JEAN FLETCHER (Dudder) It is the wise head that makes the still tongue.” Beta Club-4; Annual Staff Typist-4; Commercial Reporter-4; AGNES FRASSRAND (Mickey) Silence is more eloquent than words” Beta Club-4. JIMMY FUTCH Rest is the sweet sauce of labor. Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra-1-2-3 FORREST GETZEN (Fearless) “Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.” Photographic Editor-4; Beta Club-4; Basketball-3; Banquet Wait er-2: Annual Reporter-3: Class play-sound effects-4. JUNE GRAMLING Let her live her life as a carefree soul. BETTY JANE GRIMES (Pooch) A rose bud set with little willful thorns.” Band-1-2; Orchestra-1-2; Basketball-2-4; Library-2-3-4; Minstrel-4: Beta Club-4. TIIIKTKKN THE SENIOR CLASS NADINE HALL (Gus) “The Mrs. of Our Class Glee Club-1-2-3-4; Operetta-3-4; Library-2-3-4; Minstrel-4: Beta Club; LAMAR HARGROVE (Lum) “Towering in the confidence of 17 F. F. A.-1; Football-2-3-4; Basketball-2-3; Junior Play-3; Annual Staff Business Manager-4; Minstrel-4; Banquet-Stage Manager-2. DON HARVEY (Molcolm) • Greater love hath no man for the girl of his dreams.” Band-1; Orchestra-1; Basketball-4; Banquet waiter-2; Student Council President-4; Football-1-2-3-4; Red and Black sports editor-4 Royalty-3; Class Play-3. HARRY HERRIN (Turtle) “Tis he who in a class may stray, his thoughts say let the devil . pay. Football-1-2-3-4: Basketball-1-2-3-4; Annual Staff-boys sports editor-4. J. B. HUDSON (Baker) If the world like it not. so much the worse for them. Football-3-4; Basketball-3; Band-1-2; Orchestra-1-2. LAURIE LEHUEP And her voice was soft” Glee Club-1; Banquet Waitress-2; Library-2 LEON LEWIS (Yokum) A true, tobacco auctioneer. F. F. A.-3. EUGENE MAFFETT (Gut) A fishing rod is an instrument with a worm at one end and a fool at the other. Basketball.3; Notable-3; F. F. A.-3. NORMA MALTBY (Jo) “A friendly smile and a loving heart. Band-4; Class Secretary.4: Basketball Captain-4; Beta Club-4. Transferred from Mishawka, Indiana. Commercial Club-3; Newspaper reporter-1-2; Alumni editor-1-2; Glee Club-1-2; Intermural Baseball-1-2; Basketball-1-2-3; Class Secretary.3; Beta Club-4; Class Play-promoter-4. MONETTE MANN (Net) “What sweet delight a quiet life affords. FOt'RTKEK THE SENIOR CLASS EDITH McELVEEN (Tootsie) V. She’ got a heart that’s full of glee. ' Class Treasury-2; Junior Play-3; Notable-3; Class Play-1; Senior Play-4. WALLACE MICKLER (Mike) A Greek God In Form” Football-2-3-4; Basketball-3-4; Vice President-4; Basketball Captain-3-4; Football Captain-4: Class play-1. MILBRY JEAN MULLINS “Poetry is the eloquence of truth.” Assistant l.brarian-2; 4-H Club-3; Junior Play-3: Feature editor Red and Black-4; Transferred from Webster, Fla. Class treasurer- 2; Class play-2. JIMMIE MILAM (Brodie) Get thee behind me Satan” Class President-1; Band-1; Orchestra-1 -2-3; Class Secretary-2 Junior Play-3: Basketball-2-4; Football-2-4; Football Mgr.-3 Operetta-2-4; Minstrel-4; Banquet stage mgr.-2; Glee Club-2-4. GENE MURPHY (A.C.L.) Oh, what a good sport.” Football-3-4; Agriculture-1-2-4; President of F. F. A.-2; Treasurer of F.F.A.-4 CORINNE OWSLEY (Corky) An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow.” Band-3-4; Basketball-3-4; Orchestra-3-4; Annual typist-4; Transferred from Chicago, Illinois. Class Secretary-1; Glee Club-1; Basketball-2: Band-1-2; S. G. A. A.-1-2; Class Play-promoter-4. MYRA OWSLEY @ She was made for enjoyment. Transferred from Chicago, Illinois REUEL PLATT (Jr.) Women, women and more women.” Football-1-2-3-4; Basketball-3-4; Banquet Waiter-2: Class Vice President-1: Class President-2-4; Student Council Representative-3; Glee Club-2; Operetta-3; Class Play-3: Class Reporter-1. MILDRED PREVATT (Shorty) “Burdens become light when cheerfully borne.” Library-4. ' RONALD PREVATT (Ted) • A smile for every friend.” Football Manager-4; Banquet waiter-2; Red and Black Reporter-2; Glee Club-2; Operetta-2. FIFTKKN THE SENIOR CLASS EVELYN SCOTT (Scotty) She has an eye that could speak, though her tongue were silent. Class Reporter-4; Glee Club-4; Mmstrel-4; Transferred from Avon Park; Class President-1; American Legion Auxiliary Award-1; Class Secretary-2; Student Council Representative-3; Joke Editor of newspaper-3; Marshall-3; TROY SLATER (Eight-Boll) His eyes make pictures when they are shut. F. F. A.-3; Basketball-1; Glee Club-2-4; Football-1; Minstrel-1. ANN SPARKMAN (Sparky) Prayer is a virtue that prevaileth against all temptation. Band-1-2-3-4: Banquet Waitress-3; Orchestra-1-2-3-4; Class Play 3: Glee Club-1; Annual typist-4. GLENNA SPARKMAN Man is a tool making animal. Orchestra-1; Band-1: Glee Club-1-2; Operetta-2; Banquet entertainer-1; Banquet Waitress-2; Beta Club-4 MARY SULLIVAN “True to herself, true to her friends. Glee Club-2-3-4. ROBERT SYLVESTER (Syl) I would 'twere bed-time. Banquet waiter-2; Secretary and Treasurer of Student Council-3; Student Council Representative-4; Cheer Leader-3; Glee Club-4; Operetta-4: Royalty-3; Football Manager-4. EDDIE LOU WARD (Ader) ’She has a winning smile so simple, along with this, are two cute dimples. Transferred from Tampa, Florida WINTON WIRT (Sandy) Were there no women, men would live like gods. Banquet Waiter-2; Junior Play-3; Football Manager-4. XTF.KN THE RECORDS SHOW THAT-- On an early fall morning in '42 a group of Freshmen entered a new life, high school, that goal that they had strived eight years to achieve. As the term progressed they got down to business and did some earnest studying. Under the able leadership of Miss Beck and Mrs. Miller, their homeroom teachers, this group stood high in all school competition. They also were well represented in the Victory Corps. The class had ninety-two members at the start of the school year but as the year ended, twenty-four had dropped from the ranks for various reasons. This lively bunch had their homerooms in the brick building which lowered part of their inferior thoughts. This band came into the Sophomore class as veterans from the previous year and were increased in number by new members from Lacoochee. As Sophomores they were again high in school activities and led all War Bond sales. Mrs. Weyher and Miss Percival, their capable homeroom instructors, helped very much in making these achievements. The Sophomores were well represented in all school sports and odded very much to the success of the football team. Fourteen members of the closs had high enough grades to serve for the Junior-Senior Banquet which was a memorable occasion. The next year, with their timidity gone, they became Juniors, otherwise known as upper class-men. Their members had dropped to fifty-eight but they still had to be housed in two homerooms, with Miss Percival and Mrs. Shepard as their ad- visors. Some members of the class began to worry about the Draft and joined the Services which made another dent in their membership. The Juniors were very noticeable in school sports as more than one-half of the class participated in athletics. It also moy be mentioned that two of the Pirate cheerleaders were picked from this group Many projects were started to raise funds for the Junior-Senior Banquet, with the leading one being the presentation of the Junior Play. The Banquet was highly successful with many thanks going to Miss Percival for her hard work in making it a success. As May rolled around, the Juniors left school for their vacotion with a feeling of contentment for a most successful year. Then came the year for which they had strived eleven years to achieve. Most of the Seniors were placed in Mrs. Fraser's homeroom with Mrs. Mc-Killips as their sponsor. The Seniors had many eventful happenings such as the arrival of their rings, invitations and cards. Then came Kid's Day, with rain as luck would have it, and the Senior picnic, which was held at the Hillsborough State Park. The Seniors began looking forward to the Banquet which the Juniors were giving them with great anticipation. The banquet was a great success and the Juniors are to be complimented for their efforts in making it an enjoyable occasion. Then came that night they had all waited for so long—GRADUATION! Looking back on their four eventful years at Pasco High the Seniors are proud of their record and will forever cherish the memories of the fun and accomplishments had and made during their stay. SKVKNTKKS THE SENIOR We, the members of the Senior Class of 1946 of Pasco High School, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows: First: We direct that all our past debts, whether at the library, the lunchroom, or class dues, be paid as soon after our graduation, if not before, as may be done conveniently. Second: We will to Mrs. McKillips our latest essay on how to keep a senior in class room. Third: We leave to Mrs. Knutson a snack bar to be placed in “Hazard Hair to be used only as a moral builder for typing students. Fourth: To Mrs. Fraser we bequeath a bell to take the place of her metal calendar with which she so brutally mutilated her desk trying to keep law and order in homeroom. Fifth: To the Juniors we will Mrs. McKillips. (with her permission) our beloved and most efficient sponsor. May she help to make their senior year as big a success as she made ours. Sixth: We will to the Sophomores our little “Black Book of excuses in hopes that they work better for them than they did for us! ! Lastly: We leave to the Freshmen our dream of a new high school and gymnasium. I, Jeanette Abraham, will my ability to argue with all the teachers and yet remain their pet to Norma Thompson. I, Lorise Abraham, will my generosity and amiable personality to Jimmy Mahaffey. I, Duane Anderson, reluctantly leave my pug nose to Shirley Pugh. 1, Kay Anderson, will my Powers Model legs to Roberta Butler. I, Robert Auvil, leave my dainty laugh to Eddie Gasque. We, Bill Auvil and Billy Cochrane leave our endless passion for wine, women, and song (Yipee) to Jack Hancock and Billy Burkett. I, Margie Baldwin, will my doll face beauty to M. D. Laurie. I, Mary Reid Bessenger, leave my dainty feet to any other prevaricator who can tell such a story with a straight face. I, Shirley Blitch, leave the cute wrinkle in my nose when I smile to Miss Weiss. (As if she needed it.) I, Donald Brown, will my love for playing “Wildcat basketball to “Rocko Sullivan. I, Loraine Brown, will my longest toenail to the Biology Class for research. I, Margie Burkett, leave my “Salome dance to the dreams of Lloyd Maness. I, Romayne Butler, will my shining ivories to any Junior with false teeth! ! I, Bill Chesbro, leave my old jalopy to the Co-eds to use for their trips to St. Leo. I, Janie Collura, will my knack for whipping up a heaven sent cake to Sally Summers. I, Carlton Cooper, leave my book “Six Lessons on How to Win a Gal to Billy Milam. I. Nina Craig will my well-known giggle to Neysa Corrigan. I, Shirley Daboll, will my voluminous vocabulary to Barbara Bennett. I. L. G. Edwards, leave my “grin and bear it football technique to Glenn Rowell. CLASS WILL I, Doris Jean Fletcher, will my poise and graceful walk to Carolyn Feidler. I, Afnes Frassrand, bequeath those Saturday nights at the “Lake to Audrey Johnson. I, Jimmy Futch, will my curly locks to Stockton Massey. I, Forrest Getzen, leave my corny remarks to Coach Jones. I, June Gramling. will (with remorse) the last four on my string to my little sister. Ruby. I, Betty Jane Grimes, will my “cat like sneeze to “Lu Gideons. I, Nadine Hall, leave my “never fail to get a whistle figure to Gladys Asbel. I, Lamar Hargrove, will my “Atlas physique to Frank Sinatra. I, Don Harvey, leave my chickens—at last! ! ! I, Harry Herrin, will my “Blue Mondays to Spot Cash. I, J. B. Hudson, hate to leave Wertley Chapel. We, Laurie LeHeup and Milbrv Jean Mullins leave our A’s in Physics to Edward McNally and Munroe Covington. I, I.eon Lewis, will my slow drawl to any future tobacco auctioneer. I, Gene Maffett, leave my secret fishing hole to anyone who can find it. I, Norma Maltby, will my “Hoosier accent to Barbara Driskell. I. Monette Mann, will my shy, unassuming manner to Sarah Bryant. ‘ I. Edith McElveen, will my vivacious personality to Pat Duey. I, Wallace Mickler, leave my No. 10 jersey to next year’s captain. I, Jimmie Milam, leave my bench on the court house square to Milledge Weaver. I, Gene Murphy, will five inches to Jake Prevatt. I, Corinne Owsley, leave my How To Win Friends And Influence People personality to Vera Russell. I. Myra Owsley, will my booth in Hcvia’s Restaurant to “Liz” Lang. I, Mildred Prevatt. will my good resolutions and ability to keep them to Emma Moore. I, Ronald Prevatt. leave my seat on the Lacoochee Bus to little “Mike Mickler. I. Reuel Platt, will all my football equipment to anyone who can break into my closet. I. Evelvn Scott, leave the street behind my house on Tank Hill to all Star Gazers. (Have fun) I. Trov Slater, will my 8-ball in the side pocket at the “Cat to Jimmy Hudson. We, Anne and Glenna Sparkman, leave our hate of the opposite sex to Betty Nikolai and Beth Sparkman. I. Mary Sullivan, will my book on “How to Get a Hubby to all the old maids of Pasco High. I, Robert Sylvester, leave my naps in Physics to any one as sly as I am. I, Wir.ton Wirt, don’t leave nobody nothin’. I. Lois Zehtner, will my strawberry blonde hair to Joy Tipton. The Class of ’46 Filed by: Witnesses: Mary Reid Bessenger Adolphus Hitler Billy Cochrane Benito Mussolini To jo EIGHTEEN PREDICTIONS OF THINGS TO COME Ten Years From Now — While traveling back to my Space-ship Base preparing for another trip into the Ionosphere, I happened to pass through my old home town, Dade City, Florida. Not having anything to do between planes, I stopped to a nearby lunch counter, purchased a cup of coffee, picked up a local newspaper and this is what greeted my eyes. On the first page I read of a new ultramodern scientific chicken farm operated by those very famous chicken experts Don Harvey and Duane Anderson, who, after ten years of keen competition, have formed a partnership. Reading on I noticed that Harry “Casey Jones” Herrin will make the initial run as chief engineer on the Iola Fire Ball between Dade City and Blanton via Lake Iola, on the newly completed Murphy Railroad Line. I couldn’t help but notice the full page advertisement announcing the grand opening of “The Sapphire Room” on the exclusive night spot in Trilcoochee co-owned by Jeanette and Lorise Abraham, with the famous nutritionist, Milbry Jean Mullins, planning the well balanced menus. I saw that dresses designed by that nationally famous clothes designer Kay Anderson are being presented by Nadine Hall, June Gramling, and Lois Zehtner, all well known models at Monsieur Paul Mickler’s exclusive Mill Avenue dress shop located on the corner of Forty-Second and Mill Street in Lacoochee. I note that “Runtz” Cochrane, his piano, and his nationally famous Band will appear at “Eagle Brown’s” on the corner of Seventh and Church Streets for one week only. This outstanding pianist and his two equally famous vocalists. Misses Nina Craig and Loraine Brown will give their popular presentation of “You Won’t Be Satisfied.” Turning on I noticed that the World renounced missionaries Reuel Platt and Bill “Silent” Chesbro will give lectures at the City Auditorium. Dr. Platt will speak on the Habits of the East Afrigandastanese” while Reverand Chesbro will tell of his experiences in the Southern Everglades. Educational pictures will also be shown by Mr. J. H. Futch, who accompanied them on all expeditions. I see that advanced Professor Lecn Lewis has recently moved his classes into the newly erected English Literature building of the Scott and Daboll girls’ College located here in Dade City. Appeared on the front pags a news item stating that Ronald Hot Pilot” Prevatt has opened an Air Service between Dade City and Lacoochee. His stewardesses are Edith McElveen and Laurie LeHeup. Also on the front page I read that Miss Norma Maltby is the Girls’ new Physical Education teacher, the former instructor having retired on a teacher’s pension. On the second page appeared the annual statement of the Last National Bank. This Bank has tripled its assets since Casanova Cooper has become president, with Glenna Sparkman as his head bookkeeper. In the last minute news column appeared an article about a brawl that occurred at the swank summer residence of actress Mary Reid Bessenger only three days after she returned from Hollywood. It seems the trouble started when Romayne Butler, famous interior decorator, lost her first argument to the former Miss Margie Burkett, wife of a well known professional football star. Miss Bessenger was trying to quiet the disturbance when Lamar Hargrove, the local police chief, appeared on the scene to restore order. In the return home section appeared the names of Ann Sparkman, Jean Altman, and Agnes Frassrand, three famous F.S.C.W. Instructors. In the society section, written by that famous society columnist, Mildred Prevatt, appeared the announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Betty Jane Grimes, Pasco High School’s Science teacher for the past four years, who has decided to give up her brilliant career for married life. Another successful teacher. Miss Doris Jean Fletcher, has accepted her position. Also appearing in the society section was a vivid description of a shower given by the former Miss Monette Mann, wife of a prominent business expert, for her two friends. Miss Janie Collura and Miss Mary Eunice Dees, who anticipate a double wedding in the near future. I see where The Follies of 1956“ produced by Gene Foureff” Maffett and starring “The Owsley Sisters,” Myra and Corinne. will run for one week at Jessie Hudson’s Radio City Theatre. This week the Milam Super Market offers many bargain prices for vegetables. Manager Robert Auvil, also, states that he has received another carload of Spam, which will be offered at a special price. One product I noticed advertised in the Advertisement section is Dr. Sylvester’s Silver Medical Recovery for rheumatic pains and fever. Dr. Sylvester perfected this successful remedy after five years of medical research in the W. W. Wirt Laboratories where many scientific feats have been accomplished. I couldn’t help but notice the large advertisement of the newly constructed Sullivan-Ward (reach for your biscuit) Boarding House, owned and managed by Mary Sullivan and Eddie Lou Ward, and specializing in good food and comfortable beds. In the Classified Section appeared for sale the modern home of the former Miss Marjorie Baldwin who has decided to join her husband, who is stationed in Iceland. Miss Shirley Blitch, that famous Stage Actress, will accompany her as far as New York, w'here she will appear in a new stage show, “Raisins of Wrath.” In Bill “Stern” Auvil’s sports column, I noted that the triple wingback formation, perfected by Coach Abbie” Edwards, has carried the Trilby Wildcats through another successful grid season. Also in this section appeared the last w-eek’s scores of the national pool tournament won by Troy Eight Ball” Slater, Southern Pool Champion. Finding nothing else of interest, I neatly folded the newspaper, sold it for four cents, and caught my plane. Signed Forrest Getzen MNKTKKN REMINISCENCES Later in life when we have time to sit down and think, these memories will come across our minds— The day Brodie Milam, Ted Prevatt, and Bill Auvil were paddled by the “the boss” for disorderly conduct in Glee Club. Those many nights spent toiling over Mrs. Weyher’s Government questions at Padre Brewton’s house and the many excuses given for failure to get them in on time. Getting up Saturday mornings to go to work after football games and Lake Iola trips. The teacher’s corny jokes and the way Robert would laugh at them. The intellectual speeches given by the players during football pep meetings. Those quick smokes caught behind the lunch room between classes. Those bull sessions across the street when the football boys argued over last week’s game while heated poker games went on behind the Ag. building. The groups of girls sitting on the lawn during noon hours discussing and tearing apart the opposite sex. The day “Runtz” Cochrane got caught taking a smoke in the Chemistry Lab. Those trips to basketball games on the bus with the “steadies occupying the back seats. The day Harry Herrin stayed awake all through Chemistry Class. Those last minute cramming sessions on the front steps. The mad rush after the noon bell to reach a capacity packed car for a ride to the restaurant. The day a snake got loose in Biology. The under cover notes written during all classes. Mr. Geeting’s blushes. Those individual skip days taken by Romayne, Margie, and Corky. The day Mrs. Cartwright said to a certain Senior boy, “You fascinate me.” Mr. Cornelius’s daily trips to town and the pool room in search of wayward boys. The day Coach Jones wore a tie to school. The day “Gut” Maffett came to school on time, morning and afternoon. Nina’s letters from Bobby and her reactions to them. The checking out of the “Omnibooks” around book report time. The flashing of hands the day our rings arrived. The many times Mr. Cornelius greeted us with his favorite expression, “Hurup boys.” The awkward poses caught by the eye of the camera at the Jr.-Sr. Banquet of ’45. The Christmas party when Santa Claus’ pillow fell out. The hogging of the drinks by the boys at the Senior picnic. That disappointing weather on Kids’ Day. Our first day as Seniors and the anticipation of marching down the aisle the night of graduation. TWENTY TWFNTI ON K Seated, left to right: Marjorie Baldwin, Jeanette Abraham, Mary Reid Bessenger, Shirley Daboll, Milbry Jean Mullins, Evelyn Scott. Standing, left to right: Don Harvey, John Heufel, Stockton Massey. Dick Lippincott, Barbara Bennett, Edna Earle Williams. The Red and Black Staff Editor-in-chief . Assistont Editor Social Editor . . Sports Editor . . Feature Editor . Jeanette Abraham Mary Reid Bessenger Marjorie Baldwin Shirley Daboll Milbry Jean Mullins Class Reporters Senior . . Junior . . Sophomore Freshmon Sponsor . . Evelyn Scott Dick Lippincott Barbara Bennett Stockton Massey John Heufel Edna Earle Williams Mrs. Sara M Knutson SENIOR KIDS DAY After much planning, on Wednesday, March 27, we had our annual Kids' Day. All the Seniors showed up in ruffled pinafores and short ponts with their dolls, teddy bears, sling shots, pea-shooters' '' and yo-yos. Although it rained all day, it still didn't spoil our fun. We had loads of food to eat and two days afterwards, several of the Seniors were still eating cookies, left over from Kids' Day. After eating, most of the Seniors ended up at the Lake with Mr Cornelius watching them leave. Several remarks of the teachers, over-heard by the students were: ''They octed natural,'' They bored me,'' and They octed stupid, but these remarks didn't hurt our feelings at all because it was all in good fun. SENIOR SKIP DAY On April I, the merriest of many very merry days for the Seniors, we were happily bundled off to Hillsborough State Park under the able counseling of Mrs. McKillips, Mrs. Fraser, and Mrs. Knutson. I And later, to insure our good behavior, Mr. Cornelius.) After everyone had explored the rapids and the nature trail, land it isn't every Senior Class that finds a groaning cosualty in the bushes along that trail) we ate! And as everyone has noticed as the outstanding characteristic of the Seniors, food re-maineth shortly in our presence. Of course, we hod fried chicken, salad, coke, cokes, and more chicken. After a very brief reprieve, the brove ones went swimming and the even braver ones went for eventful boat rides, which included a drenching boat fight and the deprivation of several oars. So let it be said that of all memorable Skip Days, thot on which the Seniors of '45-'46 were present was indeed one whose memory will never be erased from the minds of the participants. TWKSTV Til K KK Left to right, first row: Mary Reid Bessenger. Romayne Butler. Mr. Parton. director, Jeanette Abraham, Mrs. McKillips. director. Second row: Bill Auvil, Bill Chesbro. Lamar Hargrove. Kay Ande son, Nina Craig, Jimmie Milam, Edith McElveen, Billy Cochrane. SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Phantom Tiger'' The Senior class chose as their ploy this year a mystery comedy in three acts. The Phantom Tiger was very successful and everyone enjoyed this type of play because of its fast moving action. CAST Erma Lowrie—the heiress ..................... Jeanette Abraham Peggy Van Ess—a friend.................................... Edith McElveen Evelyn Hale—Arthur's wife ....................... Romayne Butler Mrs. Murdock—a servant .............................. Nina Craig The Tiger's Mistress—an apparition ......... Mary Reid Bessenger Aunt Sophia—Erma's aunt .......................... Kay Anderson Oswald Kerins—Erma's cousin ......................... Bill Auvil Arthur Hale—another cousin ...................... Bill Chesbro Sheriff Osgood—from the village................. Lamar Hargrove Macintosh—Erma's sweetheart ...................... L. G. Edwards Thompson-—Arthur's helper ...................... Billy Cochrane Rumba—a negro ................................... Jimmie Milam TWKNTY FOI B Directed by Mrs. Harry McKillips Left to right, first row: Elizabeth Lang, Pat Deuy, Virginia Ann Douglas, Jeanette Thompson. Dorothy Jane Hudson, Mary Douglas Laurie, Mrs. Cartwright, director. Second row: Riley Mills. Charles James, Ann Fairty, Billie LeHuep, Neysa Corrigan, Munroe Covington, Lloyd Maness. THE JUNIOR PLAY The highly successful Junior Play was presented Friday, April 12th, at the High School Auditorium. The action takes place in the living room of Mrs. Matilda Matthews' summer home and introduces the reactions of Bashful Bobby to hip-notism and its after effects. CAST Robert Downing— Bashful Bobby ...................... Lloyd Maness Jim Bradley—Bob's best friend.........................Riley Mills Harry Collins—Another of Bob's friends ............ Charles Jomes Jerry Roebuck—Bob's rival Munroe Covington Helen Norwood—Object of Bob's affections.... Dorothy Jane Hudson Joan Sanford—Helen's best friend.............. Mary Douglas Laurie Anne Hawkins—Another of Helen's friends...... Jeanette Thompson Mrs. Matilda Matthews—Helen's aunt..........Virginia Ann Douglas Miss Odessa Henworthy—Chaperon .................. Elizabeth Lang Madame DuPont—Professional Hypnotist............ Neysa Corrigan Judson—the butler.................................... Billy LeHeup Louise—the maid....................................... Pat Duey TWKNTY FIX t. Directed By Mrs. Francis Cartwright PASCO HIGH ROYALTY King..... Queen.... Senior Bill Auvil L. G. Edwards . . Billy Cochrane .... Nina Craig Court Mary Reid Bessenger Jeonette Abraham Junior Court Riley Mills Dorothy Jane Hudson Lloyd Moness Roberto Butler Senior Notables Bill Auvil ..... Forrest Getzen Don Harvey . . Billy Cochrane Wallace Mickler Forrest Getzen Carlton Cooper Bill Auvil _____ Bill Chesbro . . Robert Sylvester L. G. Edwards . Reuel Platt . .. Lamar Hargrove Robert Sylvester Bill Auvil...... Carlton Cooper Reuel Platt . .. Troy Slater ... Reuel Platt . . . Bill Auvil .... Most Popular............ Most Likely to Succeed Most Representative . . best Looking ........... Most Athletic .......... Most Studious........... Cutest ................. Best All Round.......... Wittiest................ Best Dressed ........... Most Friendly .......... Most Talkative ......... Best Doncer ............ Most Dignified ......... Most Cooperative .... Most Flirtatious ....... Silliest ............... Most Boshful ........... Boldest ................ Best Personality........ Nina Craig Jeanette Abraham Lorise Abroham Romoyne Butler Norma Maltby Milbry Jean Mullins Marjorie Baldwin Nino Craig Edith McElveen Mary Reid Bessenger Nina Craig Nina Craig Marjorie Burkett Doris Jean Fletcher Lorise Abraham Kay Anderson Kay Anderson Monette Mann Kay Anderson Lorise Abrahom TW KNTY MX Junior Notables Lloyd Maness . . Riley Mills . . . . Olenn Kowell . . Lloyd Maness . . Charles James . . Riley Mills...... Riley Mills...... Riley Mills...... Jimmy Mahaffey Jimmy Mahaffey Most Popular......... Most Representative Best Looking .... Most Athletic .... Most Studious .... Best All Round . . . Most Cooperative . Most Friendly........ Silliest ............ Wittiest ............ Roberta Butler Neysa Corrigan Dorothy Jane Hudson Llewellyn Gideons June Holt Roberta Butler Neysa Corrigan Dorothy Jane Hudson Pat Duey Pat Duey Ideal Senior Bill Chesbro Billy Cochrone . . J. B. Hudson . . L. G. Edwards . . Carlton Cooper Billy Cochrane . . Wallace Mickler Billy Cochrane . Duane Anderson Robert Auvil . . . Duane Anderson Robert Sylvester L. G. Edwards . . Forrest Getzen . Bill Auvil ..... Duane Anderson Harry Herrin . . . Forrest Getzen L. G. Edwards . . Bill Auvil ..... Duane Anderson Billy Cochrane L. G Edwards . . Lamar Hargrove Harry Herrin . . Hands Like ............ Mouth Like ............ Hair Like ............. Complexion Like ....... Eyes and Eyelashes Like Teeth Like............. Physique or Figure Like Nose Like ............. Smile Like ............ Lough Like ............ Voice Like............. Pride Like ............ Neatness Like ......... Self-Confidence Like Cute Like ............. Quiet Like............. .Sleepy Like .......... .Original Like ........ .Profile Like ......... . Best-Natured Like . . . . . Polite Like.......... . Walk Like ........... . Pep Like ............ .Oomph Like ........... . Dimples Like ........ Marjorie Baldwin Romayne Butler Lorise Abraham Marjorie Baldwin Lorise Abraham Nina Craig Marjorie Baldwin Romayne Butler Nina Craig Nina Craig Nina Craig Doris Jeon Fletcher Mary R. Bessenger Jeanette Abraham Marjorie Burkett Doris Fletcher Loraine Brown Shirley Daboll Romayne Butler . Lorise Abraham , Monette Mann Eddie Lou Ward . Nina Craig . Eddie Lou Ward . Eddie Lou Ward TWENTY SEVEN Seated, left to ri0ht: Riley Mills. Don Harvey. L. G. Edwards. Standino. left to right: Lorise Abraham. Charles James. Bill Laurie. Gordon Larkio. Robert Sylvester. Audrey Dees. Mott Jackson, Joy Tipton, Virginia Ann Douglas. OFFICERS OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL President: Donald Harvey Vice President: L. G. Edwards Secretary Treasurer: Riley Mills REPRESENTATIVES Senior Class, Lorise Abraham, Robert Sylvester. Junior Class: Charles James, V rginia Ann Douglas. Sophomore Class: Bill Laurie, Joy Tipton. Freshman Class: Mott Jackscn, Audrey Dees, Gordon Larkin TWENTY EKiHT Left to right first row: Tommy Stevens, Neysa Corrigan. Jimmie Hudson, Jane Hudson, Roberta Butler. Second row: Jimmie Dew. Mary Elkins, Joyce Myers, June Barber, June Young. Dickie Byrd, Jimmie Futch. Third row: Dorothy Justice, Dick Curtis. Earl Justice, Charles Harris. Charles James. Charles Spriggs. Betty Nikolai. J mmie Martin. Barbara Mahoney. Shirley Daboll. Betty Jo Bowlin. Ann Sparkman. Carolyn Sylvester Fifth Row: Barbara Bennett. Emma Moore. Richard Goldsby. Virginia Ann Douglas. Joy Tipton. Billy Milan. Corinne Owsley, Norma Maltby, Stockton Massey. Mary Louise Gasque, Beverly Houdlette. This year will always be remembered as one of intense activity and many successful performances by the Pasco Band. Forty-one members were present to parade for each football game of the season. The band very rightfully shared in the glory of a most successful football season. During the second semester, band rehearsals continued and several concerts were given at the Municipal trailer park and a final performance was given in May at the high school auditorium. New red and black cadet coats which were given to the band by the citizens of Dade City added greatly to its success and popularity. Roberta Butler was the new drum major and the results of her work with the new majorettes and the rest of the band were very creditable. TWKNTY MNK The GLEE CLUB THE BELLE OF BAGDAD An Operetta in Two Acts On March 8 and 19, the Glee Club presented the operetta The Belle of Bagdad. The fascinating operetta held the interest of its audiences by its many unusual and comic situations, brought on by the presence of a camera in Bagdad. CAST Mrs. J. Horace McCann—American consul . Charlotte Townsend Elsa McCann—her daughter ..............• • • Marjorie Baldwin Anne Blackwell—Elsa's friend ................... Mary Sullivan Archie Htzgibbons—from London ................ Robert Sylvester Zelinda—a dancer ........................... Marjorie Burkett Rose—a daughter of the Caliph .................. Edna Anderson Lily—another daughter ......................... Janie Wilson Aliben Mustapha—Prefect of Police ............. Bill Milom Hassan El Carib—Caliph of Bagdad ............. Billie Cochrane Jewel—his favorite daughter ..................... Nina Craig Bob Ballentine—an airplane mechanic ......... Carlton Cooper Bill Blake—his friend ......................... Jimmie Milam Henrietta Whipstitch—a romantic spinster .. Mary Douglas Laurie Dick Taylor—from Super-Supreme Film Co.....Lamar Hargrove GUARDS: Beth Rice, Caroline F.edkr. Elizabeth Futch. Sara Gunnoe. Loree Boyd. Rae Dunn. Deanne Pleas. Martha Shearer, Marie Agner. Imogene Boyette Hazel Coleman. Lillie Palmer. Margaret Spivey. John Heufel. Everette Johnston. Troy biater NATIVE GIRLS: Mary Dee . Julia Douglass. Lela Jone . Mary Alice Jone . Oleita Mosley. Jewel Register, Louise Roland. Norma Thcmpson. Sara Bryant. Jean Altman. Shirlev Pugh, Ruby Mae Gramling. Betty Moore. Evelyn'Scott. uunii.m. Pat DANCERS: Oannie Davidson. Barbara Driskell, Charleen Gibson, Patricia Jordan. Eddie Lou Ward. Edna Earle Williams, Pat The entire Droduction was under the direction Of Mrs. Gilbert Byrd. TIIIK T The entire production was The charter members reading from left to right are: Frc-it row: Milbry Jean Mullins. Nina Jean Rollins, Jeanette Thompson. Marilyn Irish. Christine Jones. Kay Anderson. Norma Maltby, Mary Reid Bessenger. Carolyn Fiedler. Charlotte Townsend. Eddie Lou Ward. Betty Jane Grimss, Jeanette Abraham, Nina Craig. Mary Douglas Laurie. Shirley Blitch, Loraine Brown. Second Row: Loutrell Warren. Sally Summers. Elizabeth Futch. Joy Tipton. Jane Holt. Violet Thompson. Mary Eunice Dees, Agnes Frassrand, Beverly Houdlette, Jimmie Ann Rhodes. Anne Fairty, Glenna Sparkman. Neysa Corrigan, Jovce Hayes. Evelyn Scott, Lela Jones. Standing: Mrs. Frances Cartwright, Archie McKendree, Everette Johnston, James Dew. Gene Carter, James St. Clair, James Parham, Don Harvey. Janie Wilson, James Stubbs. Doris Jean Fletcher. Richard Goldsby. Shirley Da-boll, Forrest Getzen, Edward McClure, David Dew, Robert Sylvester, Riley Mills, Wallace Mickler, Dannie Davidson, Laurie Leheup, Dorothy Justice, Ann Sparkman. Marie Agner. Elizabeth Lang. Virginia Ann Douglas, Florence Mullins, Betty Nickolai, Constance Palmer. Winton Wirt, Jimmie Futch. and Donald Brown. THE BETA CLUB The National Beta Club is a non-secret, achievement-service organization for honor students of senior high schools. Its purpose is t e promo tion of honesty, service, and leadership. The Pasco High Chapter was organized March, 1946. The officers are as follows: President—-Forrest Getzen Vice President—Neysa Corrigan Secretary—Riley Mills Treasurer—Sally Summers THIRTY ON GUI AXHIIVX THIRTY THREE THE JUNIORS AGNER ASBEL BOYETTE V BRYANT BUTLER CORRIGAN COVINGTON .. DAVIDSON DENMARK DOUGLAS DUEY DUPREE FAIRTY FOUNTAIN GASKINS GIBSON GIDEONS - GRAMLING GREGORY HAR RIS X JLtXUtdL HOLT HUDSON HUFFSTUTLER JAMES JOHNSON JONES JORDAN JUSTICE LANG LAURIE TIIIKTY FOt'K THE JUNIORS LEHEUP LIPPINCOTT MAHAFFEY MANESS McNALLY j i MEYER MILLS MOORE MOSELY MULLINS O'BERRY yr PLESS PHILMON QUERNS ROLLINS ROWELL SIMMONS SMITH SPIVEY h SULLIVAN SUTTON THOMPSON, J. THOMPSON, N. THOMPSON, V. TOWNSE V WHITTINGTON WILSON T1IIKTY FIVK 1st row: Louise Myers, Janie Wilson. Edna Anderson. Carol Murphy. Willie Marie Gideons, Mary Elkins. Second row. Elizabeth Futch. Mary Alice Jones. Caroline Fiedler. Vera Russell. Emma Moore. Charleen Gibson. Barbara Bennett. Jud Garvin, Jake Prevatte, Betty B reeden, Betty Jean Barfield. Florence Black, Leona Petters, R.ta Gosslin, Rose Marie Guthmilier. Third row: James St. Clair, Bobby Futch, Eddie Gasque. Bill Laurie, Sally Summers. Charles Sprigg. Stockton Massey. Fourth row: Freman Williamson. Norman McKendree, Edward Weeks, James Mann, Bill Milam. Mary Fagan. Mary Lee Sheffield, Betty Nikolai. Margaret Spivey. _ , ____ row: Lester Snyder, David Dew, Jack Goode. Rodney Marvel. Dick Curtis. Audrey Childers. Christine Jones. Hazel toieman, Maude Palmer, Louise Campbell. . row: Emmet O'Neal. Edwin Sapp. Leon Barfield. Billy Burkett. Kenrieth Taylor. Earl Justice. Billy Edwards. James Hoff -James Stubbs, Marilyn Irish. Beth Sparkman, Edward McClure, Joy Tipton. James Parham, Thelbert Fifth Lillie Sixth man. Everette Johnston. Spradly. Oliver DeWitt. THE SOPHOMORES Our Freshman year in High School was a very memorable one. At first, we felt a little out of place, but we soon became accustomed to our new environment. When our first semester examinations loomed ahead of us, we rushed around like rabbits with their ears pinned down But most of us found them easier than we expected, and passed with average grades. Near the beginning of the second semester we began to paint our room, the local school authorities furnishing the materials and the boys doing the work. All through the school year we sold pencils, paper, and other articles needed by the students. From the money we made, we bought a film from the University of Florida for the school's new movie projector. We took part in all War Bond sales and came very near the top in all of them. Also, we collected waste paper for the salvage drive and turned it in to the chairman of the salvage committee. We collected Crusader Bands and made quite a profit from them. Our Sophomore year, we returned to our former room, by request, and began our studying again. Many of our classmates were new due to change of schools. We all set in with vim and vigor, and many of us were on the honor roll. There were ten boys and girls who joined the Beta Club. In the Victory Bond drive, the first few weeks were unusually slow, but all at once we sprang to the top. We shot past everyone and at the end cf the drive, in addition to contributing $3,375 to the school fund, we had enough to have our name on a bed in a convalescent hospital. We had some interesting correspondence with the occupant of the bed. Later, we refinished the tops of our desks. This improvement was very much appreciated It has added much to the attractiveness of our room and we have appreciated the consideration of the other pupils who have courteously restrained from marking the desks. There were three bovs on the football team and two on the basketball team. Also two of our girls belonged to the basketball squad. From cur class also came six band members and three girls and one boy in the Glee Club. We look forward to new activities in our Junior year. THIRTY SIX TIIIKTY SKVKN VIEW POINTS In these fast moving days of the Atomic Age, we find language an increasingly important tool. The affairs of the world are discussed and immediately broadcast to us from the meeting of the world's leaders in the prevailing language, English. To equip ourselves effectively to understand the world about us, and yes, to take an active part in it, we gladly meet our high school requirements in English and literature. ON ENGLISH The ability to secure a good position in our business-like world depends now, more than ever, on our ability to speak correctly, our knowledge of applicable form ond phrases. But social progress depends upon more than that. The cultural values obtained through a study of a nation's literature and life will aid more surely in its people's progress than we of this age can ever fully evaluate. What better reasons for applying oneself as diligently as possible to the task presented us? LIBRARY Our library has a fine collection of about 3,640 books, 25 standard and popular periodicals, also a variety of reference material. The County School Board provides the Sunday edition of the New York Times, also the Tampa Morning Tribune. Through the generosity of Mrs. H. S. Bazzell, we all enjoy the Dade City Banner. We acknowledge, with thanks, a three months' subscription to the Christian Science Monitor, given by Miss Dor othy Eck. Two new magazines have been added this year. The Survey Graphic, mainly for use in Social Studies, and Current Biography, a monthly magazine, gives quick access to material about people in the news. During the year, 27 fiction and 113 non-fiction books were odded to the library. The nonfiction includes volumes for Home Ec., FFA., Literature, Historv, Social Studies, Science, and Business Training. Very recent additions to the reference library includes the Building America Series and a Twentieth Century Unabridged Dictionary. One especially interesting group on the reference shelf is the Floridiana group, where we can learn about the state in which we live and receive our education. The library uses the Dewey System in arranging ond cataloging specific subject matter. Then the books relative to the needed assignments ore conveniently and conspicuously arranged to afford the student a saving of time and effort. We are encouraged to make use of the library as a reading, reference and study room. The overage number using the library daily is 90. Approximately 250 books are issued every month. Our librorion, Mrs. Georgiana S. Fraser, has only been with us one year, but long enough to win the love ond admiration of all students. She came to us from DeLand, having previously taught in a large high school in New York State With the gracious help of Milbry Jean Mullins, Laurie LeHeup, Janie Collura, Loree Boyd, Florence Mullins, Willora Jones, and Mildred Pre-vatt, Mrs. Fraser has kept the library in tip top condition. THIRTY EH,IIT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT A very importont port of Posco High's curriculum is its Science Department. Since early times man has been studying his surroundings in an effort to better himself and to gain an understanding of the universe in which he lives. Many of Pasco High's students had never realized the important part science plays in our every day lives until they got an introduction to science in the General Science course which they took as Freshmen This caused many of them to want to leorn more about their environment. To satisfy this desire for a knowledge of science, they took the courses offered in Biology and Chemistry. Finolly, to learn how this knowledge of sci- M A T H E Pasco had a full quota of mathematics classes this year. Classes were held in Business Math, Algebra I and II, Plane geometry, and Trigonometry. All of the classes except for Business Moth were taugiit by Miss Reed, and were held in the old building, Mr. Parton, a new teacher at Pasco, was teacher for the Business Moth class held in the brick building. Although only one unit of math is required for graduation many students took advantage of the more advanced courses offered. Among these ence could be applied in our modern age of machinery, they studied Physics. The students of the Science Department hove learned t'-at, even though man has made many discoveries in the field of science and has invented innums able machines, there are ever increasing opportunities for progressive young people to take up careers in scientific work. The students of Pasco High are very grateful to the science teachers. Miss Percival and Mr. Parton, for their interest in the students. Under these very capable teachers and with the cooperation of Tie students, Pasco High's Science Department is certain to reach its goal. M A T I C S students will be found the future businessmen, technicians, and engineers of this postwar era. Although scarce during the period between World War I and World War 11 the need has orisen for more engineers to reconstruct this battle torn world and carry on reseorch and development of ideas brought out during the recent world conflict. Notable among these is the key to atomic energy. Because this need is realized by educational leaders, Pasco High's mathematics deportment is endeavoring to give students a proper foundation in Mathematics. SOCIAL The Social Studies Department has been boosted this year by more teachers and larger classes. According to the number of students in these classes it is apparent that they desire to become better acquainted with their country, its people, and happenings of yesterday and today. Naturally, they are always interested in the social life of people; how they live and how to live with them. The new subject this year, sociology, taught by Mr. Geeting, brought the former principal objects to the students. Mr. Geeting also teaches a class in world history; economics, bringing us closer to the industrial and business world; commercial law, a very important step in the legal basis of living Two of our new teachers have a class in the STUDIES Social Studies Department. Mr. Parton teaches civics and Mr. Blocker has a class in world history. Occupational Guidance, under Mr. Jones, is more or less connected with economics. In this class the students learn many different types of employments, businesses, and how to obtain them. American history is always considered very important as every normal high school student is in-etersted in the history of his country. They acquire a better understanding and learn to appreciate their heritage more Mrs McKillips instructs this class and also has charge of economic geography. All in all the teachers are doing a splendid job of bringing the students' minds to a better understanding of this changing world LANGUAGES At Pasco High both Spanish and Latin ore offered to any student who wishes to take them. Latin I is under the direction of Mrs. Byrd, Latin II under Mrs. McKillips and Spanish II under the tutorship of Mr. Jones. Spanish I was not offered this year. Although Latin is a dead language it is used as a basis for many of the modern or romance languages such as French, Spanish and Italian. Also a better foundation for English is acquired by the study of Latin. The study of Spanish gives a greater knowledge of the habits and customs of both Spain and our South American neighbors. FORTY TOWARD GRACIOUS LIVING An analysis of the year's work revealed worthwhile achievement to the group as a whole and to individual studen.s. Take note of what is about to be said for Miss Lewis and her lassies. The purpose of Home Economics is to train girls to meet their everyday problems of living such as personality improvement, problems of nutrition, grooming, clothing selection and care, family relationship, problems of buying, and home-care of the sick. They also get practice in the problems of home management. In the nutrition laboratory periods Miss Lewis COMMERCIAL The Commercial Department of Pasco High attracted a large number of students this year, and an effort was made to provide adequate training for the students desiring this instruction. Mrs. Sara M. Knutson, new to the faculty this year, and Roy E. Geeting, instructors in the Commercial Department, presented courses in shorthand, typing, office training, bookkeeping, Business English, commercial law and economics. The Shorthand Class was composed of all girls When the books were issued, some of the girls declared that they would never be able to read that chicken scratching. Under the skilled guidance of Mrs. Knutson though, the shorthand students can now read, w ife and transcribe their notes with accuracy. Dictation can be taken at sixty to eighty words a minute. The aspirants for first year typing were so many it was necessary for them to be divided into three periods to accommodate all the students. These students had an opportunity to learn and acquire the techniques of a good typist. Office Training was a new course that was enjoyed very much. This included advanced short- guides the students in preparing nutritious and appetizing meals. Meals were planned, prepared, and eaten in their well equipped laboratory. Sewing hos always been a popular pastime for the Home Economics lassies, and this year proved no exception. Each student had a sewing portner with which to work and help each other in difficulties. The garments aroused so much curiosity that Miss Lewis sponsored a fashion show at the grammar school in April. All in all this was a very interesting and worthwhile year in Home Economics. DEPARTMENT hand and typing and extensive study of the general office duties and requirements of a good secretary. Mrs. Knutson soon discovered that the students could not spell very well. After that, they had a spelling lesson three times a week with penalties for mispelled words. During the first semester, Mrs. Knutson taught bookkeeping, but due to changes in the schedule, Mr. Geeting took this over the second semester. Mr. Geeting also taught Economics, Business English and Commercial Law. The attendance in Commercial Law class was large this year. This subject offers a great deal of material for debating purposes and there are case problems to be solved in writing and orally. Another interesting course presented by Mr. Geeting was principles of economics, and in this the students secured a background for their future contacts with the business world. The aim of the Commercial Department is to make it possible for the students to secure the rudiments of skills which will be useful to each individual personally and vocationally. FORTY ON The Vocational Agriculture Department The Dade City department of vocational agriculture is now five years old. This department is composed of high school boys who receive training in agriculture along scientific lines rather than the old trial and error methods of producing. To receive practical training as well as technical, each boy is required to carry home projects with complete cost and receipt records. Credit is not allowed unless his in-school and home Officers: T. H. Rivers. Adviser; Floyd Philmon. James Hoffman, Gene Murphy, Leon Lewis. Paul Huffstutler, Billy Wilson. projects are satisfactory as we feel that he learns much from practical experi- Chapter meetings are held twice each month at ence. which time business is conducted by the members ac- To give training in leadership the boys have organized a local chapter of Future Farmers of America which is affiliated with the state and national chap, ters. The chapter has forty-eight active members. The following officers were elected for the year 1945-1946. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sergeant-at-Arms Advisor Floyd Philmon James Hoffman Billy Wilson Gene Murphy Paul Huffstutler Leon Lewis T. H. Rivers cording to Robert’s Rules of Order. To supplement approximately forty dollars left by last year’s chapter the boys assessed fifty cents each as membership dues. They invested this in baby chicks and have fryers in cold storage for their annual picnic. In addition they planted tomato, egg-plant and sweet potato seed beds from which they have supplied more than two hundred individuals with forty-five thousand plants, which has added $270.00 to their treasury to date with prospects of at least one hundred dollars more before the year is over. The chapter has sponsored another successful undertaking, the growing of tobacco plants for northern p markets. Members of the chapter have already shipped 91,000 plants which have netted them two hundred and sev- Left to right, first row: Jack Hail, Thomas Zehetner, Archie MsKendree, Jake Prevatt, Billy Green. Junior Hemphill, Rudy Brown, Rodney Ccpeland. Billy Wilson. Second row: Colin Messick. Frank Collura, Eugene Holtzhower, Harold Denney, Edward Weeks, Earl Justice, Ray Stone, Glenn Adams. Richard Hancock. Donald Wells. Third row: T. H. Rivers, Daniel Duggan, James Hoffman, Norman McKendree. Leon Lewis. Gene Murphy. Paul Huffstutler, Edward Strickland, Carl Messick. Mott Jackson, Floyd Philmon, Gordon Larkin. enty-three dollars, and have prospective deals for more than one million plants next season. This type of project teaches the boys cooperative buying and selling. The chapter has entered judging teams in the southeastern Fat Stock show and sale at Ocala, and Florida State Fair at Tampa. The team at Ocala won second place and the team at the fair was placed in the money. They also entered an egg exhibit at the fair and were placed second in this district and fourth in the state, in competition with one hundred and two other teams. FORTY TWO % Front row. left to r.flht: Billy Greene, Jack Hail, Lathan Harper, Junior Hemphill, Rudy Brown. Mary Ann Bass, Joyce Haves, Sarah Bryant, Virginia Adkins, Mary Jane Croft. Second row: Gordon Larkin, Charles Tait. Jimmy Ann Rhodes, Edna Earle Williams, Jewel Register, Lela Jones, Loree Boyd. Shirley Bass, Mary Asbeil, Sarah Gunnoe. Third row: Patricia Jordan, Barbara Mahoney, Shirley Pugh, Beverley Houdlette. Lynn Seaman, Marie Zacker, Betty Greene. Betty Bryant, Louise Roland, Eunice Durden. Fourth row: Julia Douglas. Alice Skinner, Beth Rice, Martha Shearer, Oleita Mosely, Loutrell Warren, Vera Bryant. Audrey Dees, Ruth Tait. Roberta Beaver, Ruth Anna Blackmore. Fifth row: Thomas Zehetner, Frank Collura. Rodney Copeland. Thomas Fillis, Junior Bolacanoff. Jimmy Hudson, Gene Carter, Ray Stone. David Peacock. Archie McKendree. John Heuful, Eugene Haynes. Mott Jackson. Colin Messick. Sixth row: Glann Adams. Richard Hancock. J. D Prevatt. Daniel Dugan. W. A. Bennett. Richard Goldsby. James Owsley. Eugene Holtzhower, Lawrence Campbell. James Dew. Carl Messick, Harold Denney. Thomas Kelley. THE FRESHMEN On September twentieth, shaking in our shoes, we climbed the steps of Pasco High to be enrolled as students. We were from many different schools and places, yet harmony has been a characteristic of our class from the first day. We thought the Sophomore Class was great and greatly to be respected, but we soon found out,—to reverse the ancient fable, that it was simply a sheep in a wolf skin, and that the Class of 1949 could hold up its head and whistle any tune it wished There were so many of us that we were divided into two groups and given to Miss Percival and Miss Weiss. When those of us in Miss Percivol's room were organized, we chose Richard Goldsby to be our president He was assisted by Vice President Jim Dew, Secretary W A Bennett; Treasurer Beverly Houdlette; Reporter John Heufel and Representatives Mott Jackson and Audrey Dees on the Student Council. We took an active part in the sell- ing of War Bonds, in the sale of Christmas cards, and in the collection of Crusader Bands. We were represented in the band by Jim Dew, Richard Goldsby, Beverly Houdlette, and Jimmy Hudson. Our star football player was Mott Jackson, who reflected honor on our class. Those with Miss Weiss selected the following officers: President Thomas Kelley; Vice President Archie McKendree; Secretary Loutrell Warren; Treasurer Carolyn Sylvester; Student Council Representatives Gordon Larkin and Barbara Mahoney. The members of the Freshmen class, Room 3, in the band are: Jimmy Martin, Carolyn Sylvester, and Barbara Mahoney. All went peacefully until semester exams. Whew1 When the dust of the conflict settled, we gathered ourselves together as best we could, bound up our wounds, and were ready for the fray agoin. Altogether, we have had a pleasant and profitable year. FORTY Til UKF FORTY FOLK C.O.G- FOOTBALL The fighting Pasco Pirate football team of 1945 came through the past season with the best record ever made at Hasco Hign and also conquered two titles. The Pirates won all seven conference games and tied their three non-conference games. Under the coaching of Winston S. Jones, the Pirates scored I 19 points to their opponents 19, and won the West Coast Conference title by defeating Inverness for the Championship 33-6 before the largest crowd ever to witness a conference gome. The Pirate eleven also captured the Pasco County Championship by defeating Zephyrhills and New Port Richey. All-Conference Six KNEELING: STANDING: NALLY. J B. HUDSON. WALLACE MICKLER, BILLY COCHRANE. L. G. EDWARDS. LAMAR HARGROVE, EDWARO MC- Pasco placed six men on the All-Conference squad and they were as follows: Capt Wallace Mickler, L. G. Edwards, J. B. Hudson, Billy Cochrane, Edward McNally and Lamor Hargrove. At this time the Pirotes wish to show their deep appreciation to Mr. R. K Butler, loyal supporter, who made it possible for them to attend the Round Robin game in Tampa. Mr Butler also treated the team to o big barbecue and presented each letterman with a gold football with nicknames and the title CHAMPS OF '45 inscribed on them They also wish to thank many other loyal supporters for helping make the season successful. It also may be added that the Pirates are making big plans to keep the championship title in the years to come. THE CHAMPS OF '45 FRONT SITTING’ MCCLURE. QUERNS. HARVEY, COCHRANE. CHESBRO. MICKLER. AUVIL. MILAM, BURKETT. SECOND ROW: PREVATT MGR.; MURPHY, HANCOCK. PALMER. HERRIN. PARHAM. HUFFSTUTLER. SUTTON. GIBSON. JACK-SON. LAURIE. WIRT. MGR. BACK ROW: COACH JONES. SULLIVAN. MAHAFFEY, MCNALLY. COVINGTON. MANESS. HAR. GROVE. HUDSON. EDWARDS. RC WELL, PLATT, HOFFMAN. OKTY -IX RECORD OF THE CHAMPS OF '45” Pasco Teams Opponents 0 Admiral Farragut 0 0 Kathleen 0 7 Brooksville 0 19 Zephyrhills 0 13 Webster 0 12 Bushnell 7 27 Wildwood 0 12 New Port Richey 6 6 St. Leo 6 33 Inverness 6 119 19 SPRING PRACTICE PROGRAM FORTY Si:VKN FOOTBALL SNAPSHOTS COVINGTON Guard FOKTY KK.HT BOYS' BASKETBALL Ir.e Pasco .irate Cagers completed a successful season this year with a record of ten wins and five losses. Coach Jones started out with a somewhat green team, but he developed them into the second highest team n conference wins. Inverness was first. Lcttermen returnirg frcm the post season were Herrin, Mickler, Sullivan, Rowell, Mahaffey, and Brown. Edwards, who at-.ended Riverside Military Academy last year was the only Pirate placed on the All-Conference Five. THE BOYS BASKETBALL “A TEAM First row: Manager, Munroe Cov.ngton, Glenn Rowell. L. G. Edwards, Don Brc n. Billy Cochrane. Second row: Mott Jackson. Wallace Mickler, Lloyd Maness. Bobby Sullivan, J.mmie Mahaffey, Coach. Mr. Winston Jones. The Pirates went to the semi-finals in the W.C.C. game In the District Tournament the Pirates gave tournament, defeating Zephyrhills in the opener. Clearwater a big scare but came out on the short Webster took the semi-finals from Pasco in a close end of a 35-22 score. Record Opponents Teams BOYS’ BASKETBALL B’ TEAM i n't to r ght, first row: Billie Milam. Reuel Platt. Jimmie C£fy 'e O’Berry. Second row: James Parham, Edward McNally, Edward Mco u . David Dew, Coach Parton. VV ebster Wildwood Inverness Brooksville Bushnell St. Leo New Port Richey Brooksville Zephyrhills Inverness Webster Zephyrhills St. Leo New Port Richey Wildwood TOURNAMENTS West ( oast Conference Pasco 32 Zephyrhills 20 Webster 32 Pasco 19 District Clearwater 35 Pasco 22 Pasco 42 38 16 20 20 18 22 19 24 11 25 33 22 59 26 395 H Kn v I M THE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM The Pasco girls' basketball squad finished their most successful seasoi of fourteen wins against four losses this year and were under the able Coaching of Miss Vera Mae Weiss. The Pirates had new uniforms of black with red borders and had a large membership on the team. For the first time in many years the Pirates defeated their ancient rivals. Holy Name, five out of their six encounters. In the West Coast Tournament Wildwood defeated them 54-44 in a high scoring contest. Norma Maltby, team Captain, led the Pirates in scoring with 172 points. Lou Gideons was runner up with 160 points. Dorothy Jane Hudson was elected as Co-Captain of the squad. The Girls’ Basketball Team: Left to right f.'rst row: Nina Jean Rollins. Llewellyn Gideons. Dorothy Jane Hudson, Norma Maltby. Robeta Butler. Caroline Fcidler. Second row: Coach, Vera Mae Weiss. Jeanette Thompson. Vera Russell. Betty Jane Grimes. Florence Mullint Mary Reid Bessenfcer, Corinne Owsley. Kay Anderson, Romayne Butler, Mildred Mosley, Margie Burkett. Manager Sally Summers Pasco Record Teams Opponents 30 Holy Name Academy 23 28 Holy Name Academy 16 30 Holy Name Academy 27 22 Wildwood 30 22 Lacoochee 3 20 Webster 15 24 Zephyrhills 31 27 Holy Name Academy 16 30 Inverness 14 29 Zephyrhills 27 29 Brooksville 23 24 Holy Name Academy 26 19 Bushnell 26 26 Brooksville 18 22 Inverness 18 24 Wildwood 30 30 Webster 21 22 Holy Name Academy 17 fifti 459 371 A SALUTE TO THE CHEERLEADERS Their cheerful uniforms and hardy yells helped lead us on to our most successful season. Such loyalty is seldom equaled. Left to ri ht: Mary Reid Bessenfler, Riley Mills, Nina Craig Carlton Cooper, Margie Burkett. FIFTY ONK AUTOGRAPHS