Paseo High School - Paseon Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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X f s SF I 3 y ESQ 5 , ka i Fra Sl'tTf1QT1 i Induction J THE FRESHMAN INDUCTION One of Paseo's distinctive traditions was carried on for the third, consecutive year. The ceremony, which introduces our freshmen to Paseo and her fine ideals, rose to even greater importance in our school year, much to the delight of our principal. The purpose of the Freshman Induction Ceremony is to present Paseo High School in all her glory to the incoming freshmen. It pictures what is expected of them at Paseo in the paths of service, loyalty, and social activities. Joanne Johnson and Richard Hansing, representing the senior class, presented Paseo Page 8 to Anna Fox and Fred Timms, the freshman representatives. Nadine Fugett, in a robe of silver, explained the worth of sincerity. The gold that is within us, our honor, was found by Shirley Rex. The robe of satin, depicting loyalty to one's friends, parents, and school was worn by Milton Grossman. Bob McCarthy, in the red robe of courage, elucidated the value of the ability to face the trials of school and the battles of later life. All phases of school life were exhibited to the freshmen with the hope of instilling a deep loyalty to Paseo. and her high ideals in the hearts of her students.

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l msxwaw '-. s- vmnxwx was . nmxwwswxssamxwasmnvnwzm STUDENT COUNCIL Paseo's Student Council, organized to repre- sent the students in school business, carried on nobly this year. They sponsored the basket- ball, football. Press, and Paseon sales and sup- ported the Red Cross drive and tuberculin tests. This year the council directed and tabulated questionnaires concerning the extra-curricular activities of the students. They have also con- ceived a plan of sending invalid cards to absentees. These cards will be ready to send out next year. The members of the first semester execu- tive board were: Howard Thorp, president, Betty Couch, vice-president, Nancy Brady, secretary, Bill Wright, treasurer, Shirley Rex, sergeant-at-arms, Ted Sittle and Jean Palmer, senior representatives, Jim Shaffer and Violet Robb, junior, Frank Peterson and Patsy John- son, sophomore, Robert Miller and Jo Ann Gragg freshman The committee chairmen were Bob Peake, courtesy, Bill Campbell art Marllynne McKeever, health Stanley Siegel history, Jim Proctor, safety Bob Hope property Betty Couch, mixer Second semester officers were Dick John son, president, Betty Couch, vice presldent, Shirley Rex, secretary Dorothy Adams, treas urer, Frank Kirk, sergeant at arms FIRST SEMESTER STUDENT COUNCIL First Row Left to Right Elinor McFadden Betty Bischoff Bob Miller Charles Cutting Jim Wood Robert Hoffman Jo Ann Gragg Mildred Burnham Helen Baker Pat Johnson Betty Couch Betty Lee Rams Mary Alice McDowell Second Row Jeanne Wilson Gloria Gerstenberger Jeanne Palmer Helen Friedman Mary Alice Johnson Violet Robb Marion Shields Bill Wright Jimmie Gray Oscar Kincaid Bob Van Zant Third Row Jim Proctor Howard Thorp Fed Slttel Bob Hope Shirley Rex Bob Peake Bob McCarthy Bob Dennis Stanley Siegel George Jones Fourth Row Nancy Brady Nadine Fugett Dan Ferguson Allan Stubbs Bob Carter Edward Hansen Kenneth Garrett Jim Shaffer Frank Peter son Bill Campbell SECOND SEMFSTER STUDENT COUNCIL First Row Lett to Right Dorothy Prather Lois Ieawell Donald Moore Margaret Boyle Shirley Beck lean Betty Couch Marjorie McNeal Roberta Mitzel Bobby Wayne John Schleicher George Groeneman Robert Hoffman Second Row Howard McFadden Richard Miller Eugene Poster Alan Imhoff Glenn Benson Clairene Marshall Dale Smith Dick McCon ncll Ruth Busev Jeanne McFall Mary Ann Wirtz Bob Nllller lhird Row Violet Robb Dorothy Adams legggy lellman Dewey Ellis Jimmie Gray Kenneth I irrett Darull Roche Billy Ragle Frank Peterson Page 7 Members of the executive board were: George Quisenberry and Ruth Busey, senior representatives, Lois Leavell and Frank Peter- son, junior, Mary Ann Wirtz and Glen Benson, sophomore, Bob Miller and Shirley Becklean, freshman. Committee chairmen were: Clairene Mar- shall, art, Bob Peake, courtesy, Marilynne McKeever, health, Roberta Mitzel, history, Bruce Powell, property, Howard, Gray, safety, Betty Couch, mixer. TRAFFIC SQUAD In recognition of their commendable service in the Traffic Squad, a certain select few of our school receive certificates at the end of each school year. About two hundred boys are recommended by their classmates in the home rooms the previous spring. Then seventy are selected from this group by a faculty committee on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and character. They function under a code of honor, their chief duty being to promote order ln both the cafeteria and corridors Also, they are called on for such special duties as guarding at Open House and Commencement The officers for the year were Howard Thorp, general, Dick Johnson, Fred Kohl, and Jerry Metzger, captains, Dick Lee, Beal Shaw, and Frank Kirk, heutenants Mr Shepherd IS the adviser for this organization Bob Van Zant Dick Johnson Fourth Row George Robb Howard Gray Eleanor Thompson Bruce Powell Dick Lee Bob Dennis Bob Peake Shirley Rex George Quisenberry Frank Kirk TRAFFIC SQUAD SHIFT 1 First Row Left to Right Dick Lee Beal Shaw Fred Kohl Mr Shepherd Howard Thorp Frank Kirk Dick Johnson Jerry Metzger Second Row Jerald Gershon Don Snitz Norman Polsky Dale Hanchett Bob McPherson Jack Klein Bill Wright Bob Denzel Joe Cummings Bill Campbell Third Row Harold Skoog Jim Proctor Joe Fronke John Damsgard Bob Zim merman Dan Ferguson Painter Davis Bob Luder Bob Smith Bob Hope Bob McCarthy Fourth Row Bob Lamberton Bill Douglas John Reber Stanley Siegel Sanford Schneiderman Fred Lewis Vic King ton Jeff Perky Charles Griffiths TRAFFIC SQUAD SHIFT 2 First Row Left to Right Lyle Cramer Thomas Cos grove George Cramer Bill Ragle Bob Stephenson Bob Dafforn Starlln Nothstme Winston Reeder Dewey Ellis Second Row Jim Shaffer Philip Ewald Virgil Bruno Howard Gray Herbert Bohon Clyde Taylor Donald Mauntz Bob Jewett Stanley Mack Third Row Philip McKeever H B VVatts John Raldl Herbie Gulley Frederick Richardson George Robb Lloyd Monson George Quisenberry

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ASSEMBLIES With the passing of another school year, we may remember it as one with very inter- esting assemblies. We heard the ideals and aims of the Future Farmers of America from the president of the national organization in October. In this program, we were shown, by Mr. Roth, the art of carving a lamb. On November 10 Major Paul Byrum gave us a most inspiring lecture on HOPE FOR PERMANENT PEACE stressing Peace with your own soul will inevitably bring peace with others. We all stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. For the first time in a number of years, the R. O. T. C. presented, what was hoped to be the beginning of an annual eventg an outdoor assembly, centering on the drill of the cadets. Sgt. Cant- rell familiarized the student body with R. O. T. C. by explaining its purpose. Sixteen pro- motions were revealed. Such outstanding personalities as Zazu June Pitts, Mickey Bill Rooney, .Ioan Pat Davis, Mrs. Edith Uppington, and H. B. Dagwood were present on our stage in December, vouching for the great show, The Pepperadef' The music department, directed by Miss Zimmerman, sang beautiful Christmas songs and carols. The story of Christmas was read by Maryellen Henderson from a rostrum covered with a white drape and decorated with candles. In January the Western Dental College Glee Club presented a stirring program of music led by Mr. Davidson of the college. The second OCTOBER October 1-7 Four cheerleaders are chosen to aid the team, whose dainty heroes bow in assembly. The drivers, course, new crafts course, and faculty picnic occupy entire school, while G. R. and Hi-Y beckon. Heard around: Oh, that, it's harmless. Just a chartered club pledge. October 8-15 The nickelodeon mixer makes a hit. Illness very popular Cnew health assistantsj. Some are busy broadcasting, entering Scholastic contest, or furthering charity Campaign- Stage crew to work. Pirates and Vikings tie. Page 9 January assembly was sponsored by the Auto Club, and two of our alumni addressed us. Bob McCarthy presented to the school a decorated, framed copy of the Auto Club Constitution. 'tRailroads should be under government ownership, was the subject of the debate in February. Bob Peake introduced Thorp, McCarthy, and Frasch as negatives and 'D-2112, Peltzman, and Whitsitt as affirmatives. Edge was given to neither side. The captains of Paseois three championship basketball squads were present when the student body paid tribute to these organizations as one great Paseo team in February. In March we learned how to enter a theatre politely and courteously without receiving evil and upsetting stares from those we bother. Also, Miss Miniace's speech classes taught us that making love to- an older woman is futile, as was illustrated. in The Trysting Place. In the next assembly, Milton Gross- man won the poetry reading, contest and the English department brought. out the great acting ability of George Robb in The Mar- riage Proposalf' On April 12, the Very Rev. Claude W. Sprouse spoke to the school at the National Honor Society Induction, where the new mem- bers were formally taken into the society. The officers explained the Ideals, History, and Emblem of the organization. The band deserves a great amount of credit from the school for its musical additions to the assemblies. October 16-23 R. O. T. C. salutes new promotion, and speech classes record their voices. Freshmen struggle through a reading test while seniors pose for Paseon pictures. A. A. U. W. elects sophomores. Bucs fall before Indians. October 24-31 Open House greets parents. F. F. A. addresses studes. Flash! A revue replaces fall play and a contest for two new pep songs begins. Pirates tie East. Warning for the month: Careful how you spook. Hallowe'en's around the corner, so's teacher.