Pratt High School - Mirror Yearbook (Pratt, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1956 volume:

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If this book will serve to bridge the past and bring to mind the price- less memories of joy and pleasures just gone, it will have served its purpose. There are those who without whose effort this book would not have been possible. The staff would like to thank all of you. With these thoughts we proudly present to you, the students, your 19 56 Frog Log. THE STAFF 2 The Walter H. Pedigo Useful Arts Building, just across the street from Liberty High, which is nearing completion. This splendid new addition to our school facilities will soon be occupied with young people learning how to earn a better living, Front entrance to North School, the largest of all the elementary schools. Besides supplying many of our junior high students each year, this wellknown school, through it's athletic program, provides many of our future athletes. Sacred Heart, the parochial elementary school. Early training received here has provided Pratt High with some of it's finest ath- letes and most outstanding scho- lars. It is a familiar spot on North Oak Street, Kuff' . Through these doors-the entrance to Pratt Senior High School-we have passed frequently during our junior and senior years. Beyond them we have spent many active and happy hours in two of the best years of our lives, preparing for our life work and making life- time friendships. lt'll always have a special place in our memory. -- -.. -fa.. ' ,- K- ev- ..-af'i.a,,.N g M K Indelible in our memories is this view of Liberty High School as seen from Zerger Field. Here during our 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade years, we learned to take part in school activities and made the decisions that determined the course we were to follow from then on. Central School, our oldest elemen- tary school, adjoins Liberty High School, It also furnishes many of our junior high students each year. Like it's inter-city rival, North School, this popular school is respon- sible for a great many of Pratt High's athletes. oenea Of Wann 77Zem ' Our newest elementary school is Mattie O. Haskins situated in the northeastern section of the city. It was named for one of our elementary school principals. Recently an Annex was added to the Mattie O. Haskins school, making it possible for the fifth and sixth grades to attend there, also, The original building could accomodate only to the fourth grade, 3 ,, f- A, 5 6? in -, an f- H' 'N , ' N 'J 1. l -. ' f' '-' 4 9. 'S P' fs i Q' 45, Qs 4-3 3 N, wg T Www! Waze 210:74 ecagndl' Juniors and Seniors who have been ourstanding in scholarship, leadership, and school activities while attending Pratt High School, are nominated each year bv faculty members and are then selected on the basis of the total points accumulated in their relationship with different phases of school life, A prepared chart is used to determine these points, scholarship is the most important factor of their selection, a B average being required, and no failing grade on their record, Lee Ayres, a Junior football attendant, has been active in many school functions, She believes important values are gained through her contact with other students and adult leaders through their participation. Janice Greenstreet, as a class officer during her Nth, llth, X 12th grades, has set a good example of leadership for underclassmen, She believes association with others in extra activities gives a student a better feeling of belonging. Nancy Topham, chosen as an accompanist to a number of our vocal groups, has shown willingness and ability on many special occasions, she evcclls as a student, and says she is happiest when busy, so likes to work, Helen Burgess's number one rating at the lxfusic Festival illustrates what can be expected of her, The Yery Best , She believes extra activities play a big part in school, that from them one gains friendships, knowledge, and satisfaction, Kay Moyer, president of F, H, A,, willingly accepts responsibilities assigned her and has proven capable of doing them well, She values extra school activities as an important contact with other students and an essential part of school, David Woolfolk, president of the Junior Class, accepts responsibilities as though it was a privilege to be asked by those in charge, He says he likes to work with people and much can be learned working with students and teachers, Ted Patterson, president of the Student Council, has always tried first to keep his grades up, then be active in other things when possible. lle believes one's education is not complete if extra school activities are not available for participation. Bill Hoffman, president of the Senior Class, likes to be a part of things taking place, He believes a student has an obligation of good manners and proper conduct so that outsiders will form a good opinion of our school, Torn Kurt, who always does his best in what ever he is expected to do, receives satisfaction in being able to represent his school and believes it is to the students benefit to take part in school activities, Kenneth Hull, who is willing to work on any thing asked of him, believes there is a certain amount of beneficial entertainment as well as knowledge obtained form his participation with other students in school functions, Bob Kaff, a representative from Pratt to the Student Council Conference in the East last summer, has been an active student, He believes the association with other students is very worth while, to him it is Democracy in action, we are proud of the achievements you have earned, remember it is not for school, but for life we learn. You have the gifts of promptness, earnestness and thoroughness, Use these gifts faithfully, and they shall become greater, and you shall attain to high knowledge, 4 . it ... , if- :- ,- . - zf3 3 'Q uri -4 :bij ' ll ll ll ll ll ll ll I I ll I I ur'- ' W MJ I' ADMINISTRATION if -,I F ,f ':' xg I K i M 'M X xx X xx , i J if V ,,,,..,.,....-.f ,,,,,,,,,,........----f ,,,,,,......-v-'IP ,-v sf' F1-X, The School Board - Dr, F,A. Thorpe, Mr. Don R, Lidikay, Mrs, Lou Ella Besthorn, Mr. Ted Browning, Mr. Homer DaVault M John Schrepel, Mrs, Neva Sanders, and Mr, Frank Smith. A Salute to Service - Behind the scenes of our smoothly running school system are the worthwhile citizens on the Pratt High School Board who give freely of their time and talents to provide students of our city with the best possible educational opportunities A big project we can all be proud of has been the planning and building of the Walter H Pedigo Useful Arts Building, now nearing completion. For services given, men and women of the School Board, we salute you. 24 S 7a Sewdoe Superintendent of Schools - Mr. Donald R. Lidikay, Superintendent of Schools, lists playing golf as his hobby, He enjoys all sports as relaxation, while reading is his favorite pastime. Likeable Mr. Lidikay also enjoys talking to students in his spare time, and to lend them a hand or build them up, Students feel better in the presence of this courteous offical as he makes them feel they can do more and be more. In his two years as Superintendent of Schools he has earned the sincere admiration and friendship of all those fortunate enough to know him. Mr. Lidikay likes the inter-school cooperation between students from different parts of the school system. Besides his affiliations with numerous state and national educational organizations Mr, Lidikay takes an active part in the work of his Church, the Lions Club and in other civic groups: giving as much of his time as possible to community work, Pratt High Principal - Mr. Ellsworth Briggs, completing his second year as principal of Pratt High has three types of hobbies - dealing with foreign students flying, and playing with his son - his pastime is reading, He is most proud of the new food laboratory and refreshment kitchen where noon luncheons and faculty coffees are held. Because of his confidence in them, students find a friendly counselor in Mr. Briggs, His understanding and keen insight into their problems, combined with his enthusiasm for working with young people, have won him their praise and respect, As if his school responsibilities were not enough, he actively partici- pates in Church, Lions Club, Knife and Fork Club, Chamber of Commerce, and numerous educational groups, And Mr, Briggs has the distinction of being the only Junior College Dean on the Kansas State Teachers Association Committee on coordination of high schools, junior colleges, and colleges, lfecwleze Offer: aalzactcue ccwlamce Liberty High Principal - Collecting stamps, raising flowers, are the hobbiesg playing golf, bridge or fishing, the favorite recreations enjoyed by Mr. less V, Cooper, Liberty Principal and director of Inter-School Activities, completing his eighth year, He likes the new office furnishings, kitchen, gym floor and lighting which he believes has caused better conduct of students. But he dislikes tardiness. Proof of this pleasant man's counseling is the excellent school spirit and enthusiasm of students which is one of the greatest uibutes to capable Mr. Cooper. Outside, he is busy with the responsibilities of a number of key positions in educational, civic, and religious organizations, including the Church Board and President of Rotary. 6 w 31 f'.f, N ll K 'Q Jes- 1 i FACULTY Z'-1 l fx ff ' X X WWW w XX 4, x ! f if L... g. Guidance and Good Citizens - Hunting fishing, good music are things most en- joyed, reading and TV the favorite past- times of PAUL DELLINGER, vice-princi- pal of Liberty High and freshman class sponsor who teaches citizenship and coun- sels students on their high school schedules. Other interests are Sunday School class, Church, Rotary and community work, Decimals and Dimensions - Seventh grade sponsor, MISS HELEN FORBES, finds tra- veling and reading enjoyable, her favorite pastime is seeing good plays or movies, Friendly Miss Forbes teaches Geometry and 7th grade Math classes, Other activities are A, A, U.W., Forum, Delta Kappa Gamma, and Church, 'lx Relays and Rights - Helping his stu- dents both past and present is the favorite pastime, spom and politics are the hobbies of L, O, DICKERSON senior class sponsor who teaches Americian Government and has the responsibility of the Frog Log, our memory book of the school year. Mr. Dickerson is also head track and assistant football coach. Om may of 1956 IL! Training and Intramurals - Football games is the favorite pastime, hunting and fishing the hobby of E, W, WADE, who directs boys physcial education, the junior high intra- murals and sponsors a 7th grade class. He devotes his spare time to raising his boys, Another interest is the Americian Legion. I iv? I .1-rg, fl? Equations and Character Building - Keeping well, traveling, watching TV and reading are the hobbies, table tennis is the pastime of V, K, COFFMAN, Liberty Hi-Y and fresh- man class sponsor. His subjects are General Math and Algebra I, Church activities and clubs occypy his outside time. 7 Poise and Social Living - Reading and photography are the hobbies, playing tennis, swimming, camping, attending social activities, the favorite pastimes of MISS SHIRLEY SMITH, newcomer to the faculty this year, who teaches girls physi- cal education and sponsors the Pep Club, as well as a junior homeroom. E' M History and llomemakers - Good music and movies are things most enjoyed, reading is the favorite pas- time of Sth grade sponsor, MISS IONE MORFORD, who is also a spon- sor of the Future Homemakers of America. Miss Tvlorford teaches World History and Sth grade history. The Church, A, A, U, W. and other community work take up her out- side time. 'Ne -Lic Goals and Great Events - Athletics is the hobby of BILL SCOFIELD and playing golf is his favorite pastime. Sociable Mr, Sco- field is high school basketball coach, assistant freshman football coach and golf coach, He is senior sponsor and teaches American History. His spare time is spent with his family. 'Nl 1' Q,-f Auto Safety and Athletics - Woodworking, tinkering in his shop, hunting and fishing are the favorite recreations of sophomore sponsor, LEE SIIEPARD, freshman football coach, assistant high school basketball coach and teacher of Drivers Education and Aeronautics. Mr. Shepard is chair- man of the Teenage Drivers Safety Group, also Chief Observer for the Ground Observers Corp, a,ecz5!e ,-'ind 77a6aed, Ublofezed Sentences and Student Council-working on his lawn or reading occupies the leisure time of MILTON SENTI, Liberty Student Council and sopho- more class sponsor, who teaches English ll and counsels students, Outside interest is his interest is his work as Supertendent of the Church School. 6 Zi, Xi Q I f if f ,Q ' as Fitting Boys for Farming - Watching TV is the favorite pastime, tinkering in the shop or fishing are the things most enjoyed by KEITH FISH, junior homeroom and Future Farmers of America sponsor, who teaches Vocational Agriculture. Mr. Fish devotes much time to his students and their success is a great satisfaction. Paragraphs and Press Time --Tooling leather is the favorite pastime, home movie photography the hobby of DUANE SHUFELBERGER, Hi-Y and junior class sponsor, who teaches English III and a Journalism class whose big assignment is bringing us our school paper, The Pratt Mirror. X 'ITI'ZZI u. ' xv wily C-:io i Q I are ' -- ,N F .34 1 4' u. X , V' M I A L L' 'A Keyboards and keyplays - LEROY UHLER, our football coach, finds fishing and hunt ing quite relaxing and enjoys gardening, farming, and traveling. Personable Mr. Uhler teaches typing, is a senior home- room sponsor, and coaches junior high track, Food and fine seams - MRS, AUDREY CONKEY, whose home town is Pawnee Rock, is the home economics teacher in junior high school. Attractive Mrs. Conkey says her favorite pastime is sew- ing, She has two little boys who help keep her busy. '25 Curtain time and controversy - MERLE PAULSON, new to the staff this year, teaches social science at Liberty High, directs plays, and coaches debate. Youthful Mr. Paulson lists reading plays as his favorite hobby and spends his spare time dabbling in water color painting, 14 644664496 7oz 'fatcae Zecma Commas and Christian living - The main hobbies of efficient MISS LOIS HOGUE are reading and listening to classical and 5 if X 0' 1 . egc SU'il'lgS and sweet strains - VICTOR BEESAW semi-classical music, Miss Hogue teaches R.iLhll'l8tiC and tight plays - Sports and is the able director of the high school or- English I and is head Y-Teen sponsor for coin collecting are the hobbies most en- chestras and seventh and eighth grade mixed Liberty High. She spends her free time at joyed by WALTER BLAKE, Sincere Mr. chorus. Mr. Besaw has composed an anthem hgmet Jesus our Lord is Crucified . Besides com- 9 posing, he likes to go walking or try his hand at painting. Blake teaches seventh and eighth grade math and algebra, He also coaches the freshman basketball team and the tennis team. , l- x X N ef . ia Reading and rahs - MRS. OPAL HEMPHILL teaches seventh grade English, girls health classes, and sponsors junior high cheerleaders, Gardening and reading are her favorite pastimes. People and places - A friend of the seventh graders. RALPH BLOXOM, social science and hygiene teacher at Liberty High, likes to spend his spare time oil painting. Quiet and questions - MRS. JUANELLE HANSARD, a comely newcomer to the Liberty High faculty this year, is study hall supervisor, teaches a communications class, is a sophomore and Y-Teen sponsor. Mrs. Hansard finds swimming, bridge, and playing with her small son, Clint , her favorite pastimes. Fr ,.. t X R 'Yfx Debits and credits - BERT JAMISON is instruct- or of bookkeeping and salesmanship in the commerce department. Active Mr. Jamison likes to participate in community life. He lists his family as his hobby and woodworking is his favorite pastime, Brief forms and phrases - Familiar to the com- merce department is MISS EDITH MCMULLEN, shorthand instructor. Reading, traveling, and playing the piano, she finds most enjoyable. American Association of University Women and Wesleyan Service Guild are some of her outside interests. Ratio and right angles - DWIGHT HARDY, senior high advanced algebra and solid geometry instructor, likes to hunt and play golf. Farming takes up most of his spare time. f.. 15, L. .r R .,, av' L Tk. X . Pr. -,.,-we 4 Ji-i', 1- A Funded Offdfllllltiflfdd oe Deuefapmeaz' LL 'SJ i Board feet and boys - B, F. GRIFFITH, who is the shop and woodworking instructor, likes to watch all sports for relaxation. In his lei- sure time he likes to sail his boat on the lake Cells and circulation - Golf is listed as the favorite hobby of FRED LIGHTER, who teaches high school biology and is a sophomore home room sponsor. His outside interests are com- munity and church work. Flasks and formulas - Veteranl. RUFUS GRAY is vice -principal of senior high school and teaches physics and chemistry along with keeping attendance records. He lists geneal- ogy and Pratt County history as his hobby and favorite pastime. Books and pleasant looks - MRS, VIR- GINIA SENTI is the courteous librarian at Liberty High who assists students with references and selecting books for re- ports. She likes to observe sports and her outside interests are her family and cub scouts. Fine speech and fellowship - A mother and teacher, MRS, CHRISTINE LUNT, teaches a sophomore speech class, eighth grade English, and is a Y-Teen sponsor, Her free time is spent as leader of an outstanding 4-H Club. Books and book writing - MISS JEAN BAILEY Juco librarian and Y-Teen sponsor likes working with books and likes to write them. Beaming Miss Bailey also enjoys listening to classi- cal and semi-classical music, and likes reading and gardening. We, tie 771455 if Translations and travel talks - Back this year is WALTER LEAGUE who teaches Latin I and II, Spanish I and II and is a Liberty High Hi- Y sponsor. Likeable Mr, League taught last year in Japan. Big event this year was his marriage. He enjoys reading and photography in his spare time, Palettes and pastels - MISS ESTER WORKMAN teaches Art I and II, eighth grade art, and is senior homeroom sponsor. Collecting character dolls is her hobby. She enjoys reading and traveling. Entrances and enunciation - EVERETT BROWN is senior speech instructor and directs the junior play. This popular humorist lists golf as his favorite recreation and takes an active part in church, Lions Club, American Legion, and social activities of the community. sf- 3' Seadafw Pitch and posture - Magnetic FLOYD CARPENTER makes students want to lift up their voices in the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs, Mixed Chorus and A Cappella Choir, He sponsors a junior homeroom and enjoys woodworking and gardening as relaxation. His big outside interest is directing the church choir. In step and stepping pretty - New this year is NORMAN L. RADKE instrumental director for the city schools, who directs the high school band, junior high band and pep band. Hard-working Mr. Radke likes to read and fish, and spends his spare time traveling or working at home, Gracious living and girls - MISS KATHLEEN GEE, an- other newcomer this year, is head sponsor of senior high Y-Teens, Her classes are interior decorating and clothing. Congenial Miss Gee likes to go bowling, play pingpong, attend good movies, and enjoys sewing in her spare time. 2 ,V.A 4' Yv5y ,-, - Behind the scenes in the busy offices :C ending details necessary to keep the school clicking are the friendly and efficient clerks who are always willing to help us. MRS, MARY FULTON is secretary to Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Don Lidikay. MRS, FLORENCE VOGE is secretary and clerk in the dean's office at the Juco. Her family takes up most of her outside time. School nurse is MRS, EMMA WOOL- FOLK who is serving her 6th year. Her duties cover the entire school . fx system. In the principal's office at Liberty High as clerk and secretary is MRS, ANNA HICKS, She lists reading and good movies as favorite recrea- tion. Church is her main outside interest. MRS, LOU ELLA BESTHORN is Clerk of the Board of Education, her secretarial work is done in the office of Mr. Don Lidikay, Superin- tendent of Schools. Mrs. Besthorn likes to play bridge, enjoys movies and TV, and especially enjoys her work with the schools. She is pictured with the school board. :Qaeda Om Deepeu' ' ' WALTER COOK works at the Juco building and is responsible for top floor, gym, and opening each morning. Rock collecting is his hobby. He likes to watch football and to listen to good music. CHARLES HILDRETH is first on hand at Liberty High each morning to open up and get it heated. He is responsible for top floor, audi- torium, and south stairs. He likes being around students and enjoys TV, fishing, and hunting. CHARLES McELROY is head man of custodians for the entire school system and is responsible for the heating system. In his spare time he likes to hunt or fish, and thinks we 're a mighty fine bunch of students . ORVILLE WEBSTER also works at the Juco and is responsible for first and second floors and closing each night. For a pastime he likes to go fishing. 'n 1 BILL GIMPLE also works ,V AL ,Q , X at Liberty and is respon- N ' I sible for the first and sec- Q ' ond floors and the gym. A ' . - 5' W, 1 i lx f iff, if I He likes the new desks ld, --ir but doesn't like sunflower , ., seeds on the floor. His favorite pastime is read- ing and watching TV. at, f carrying on the important and never- P' -q gsvmcf SCH00 3 xx 5 C A 90 Qu s . ' 1 fha , in ,, 1 ' Q a 5 , i 4 ' V. 3:15045 5 , 3 lg' s' fd' I s ', 0 - I .f 'P '-W Ni. 5 '11 5'-Q fx ff ' l X X XX 47 x ! f If BILL HOFFMAN Wheel A broken and a contrite heart . Class President 1, 4, Class Vice President 3, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Cabinet 1, Junior Play, All School Play 1,2, Student Senate 1, Bas- ketball 1, Track 1, 2, 3, Go 1, 3, 4, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff, Debate 1, Speech 3, 4. lf JANICE GREENSTREET Jannie Our hearts were drunk with beauty Class Secretary 1, Class Treasurer 3, 4, Junior Play, All School Play, Student Senate 1, 2, Y-Teen Cabinet 3, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, Cheerleader. -r 131 .Y 4 'f b, H tl. -4-he f DIANNA MCECHRON Mac Her heart-breaking beauty will remain forever . Class Secretary 4, Student Senate 1, Annual Staff, Y- Teen 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, F , H. A . 1, 2. de pfzeaeaz' Zdaappeaza JOHN BALLINGER Little Bal My heart is a hobo f Ya f I 7 2 X , .sls HARLEY BARKLEY ' ' I Harley A Q A 1 L1ps are laughing, but eyes mn' J' are wet if I gave my heart H that's what I'd get . V f HH- J I ELLEN BLACK I warned my heart to be careful I've never been in love before Student Senate 1, 2, Class Secretary 3, Annual Staff, Y-Teen 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Pep Band 4, F. H.A, 1, 2, Junior Basketball Attendant. KENNETH BALLINGER Ken Girls are like a mirage on the heart, they can make you believe a lot . BILL BLACKBURN Bill My heart is an open book for all to behold Basketball 1, Track 1, 2, Football. ,r PAT KERICH Slats No need for lonely hearts when I am around . Class President 2, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Cabinet 2, 4, Junior Play, All School Play 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, Golf 3, 4, Football 1,2, Student Council 3. RAYMON BARNES Buddy Take me deep in the heart of Texas where there's room to roam . F. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Y- 'Q CHAL MERLENE BROWN Chai ' Why don't more boys have a change of heart? Y-Teens 2g F. H.A. 1. 2, 3: G.A.A. 3. BARRY CLEMENTS Dink I drop a hint, Ieven holler but these heartless girls I just won't bother xc M-. DON BLEVINS Blev I have but one heart and I'd like to give it away Hi-Y lg Student Senate 1, Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4. ROY BROOKS Jug-Head My heart is partial to sugar and spice and other ingredients equally nice Class Secretar 2 Hi Y Cabinet Y 5 ' 4g Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, .laugdtez We Simca! RUTH BYBEE Ruthie Y-Teen 1,25 Pep Club 2, 3, 4: Pep Band 2, 3, 45 F. H. A. 1, 25 F, H,A. Cabinet 2. OGRETTA COLLINS Collie When Irish eyes are smil- ing, sure they'll steal your heart away Transferred from Dallas, Texas. Y-Teens 2g Pep Club 2, 3, 4. TERRY CALLOWAY Terry My hearty athletic efforts might win such glory as men may hereafter read in my story . Basketball 1, 2, 35 Football 1, 2, 3, 4g Track 1, 2, 3, 4. -Qing i QW T 'f A HELEN BURGESS Helen She especially does her part with high hopes, being blithe of heart . Junior Play: Student Senate 2, Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 45 Y-Teen Cabinet 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 2, 3, 4g Pep Band. BARBARA CROUCH Bubbles Her winning smile, her fair fresh sight, brought a young man's heart delight . Transferred from Dalhart, Texas Student Council 4, Annual Staff, Y-Teen 4: Pep Club 2, 3, 4, F, H, A, 2, Cheerleader 3, 4. VERNON K. COFFMAN Rocky My heart would like to plunge in the dating pool, but you know something? a girl's no fool F,F,A. lg Hi-Y 1, 2, 35 All School Play: Hi-Y Cabinet 1, J 'ala MARY DELANEY Gerty with a glad heart and light she always works with all her might Y-Teen 1, 2, Pep Club 3, 4. TWILA CURRENT Twila Kindness which makes the heart run over . Y-Teen 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen Cabinet 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Play. JIM DAHN Great Dane Oh why should any heart be filled with sadness, we should be gay . Junior Play, Football 2, 3, 4, Pep Band 4. 139' ir CLEE ANN DEVOSS Cleezie I an a woman, and needs must I speak or else swell up until my heart shall break . F,H.A. 1, 2, All School Play Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Pep Band 2, 3, 4, Junior Play. 564064 74'zaa96 ie eau i t . ',Az K V-a.,s if Q , MERLE DUNNEGAN Sonny A lass that's neat, with a smile that's sweet, can make my stout heart skip a beat . JOHN DODSON Dodsy Beware of losing your heart, it has trapped many a crafty fellow . Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Play, Hi-Y Cabinet 2, Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY LOU DOWNING Lulu I like to go out walking all by myself, but my heart isn't in it . Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2. 3. 4: F. H.A. 1. JANICE FISCHER Jan Absence makes the heart grow fonder , Junior Play, Annual staff, Y- Teen 1, Pep Band 4, F.H.A. 1,2, F. H.A, Cabinet 1, 2, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Speech 3. WALLY FOUTCI-l Fouch Men are only boys grown tall, hearts don't change much after all . Hi-Y 4. Y CHARLENE FISCHER Fish Kind hearts are more than coronets . Junior Play, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1 . HOYT GROVES Hoyt My heart will stay always young and gay if girls will just keep out of the way . LARRY HART R, T. W. I've always liked girls and always will, when it comes to my heart, they fill the bi1l . Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, All School Play 25 Hi-Y Cabinet 2g Pep Band 2, 3, 4g Cheer- leader 1, Liberty Players 3. GAIL FREY Kitty My heart is all a-flutter like the washing on the line Junior Pla - Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4g yr Y-Teen Cabinet 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1,2. BETTY GOODLOE Red Gentle hearts can spy out gentlenessu. Pep Club 2, 4, F,H.A. 1,2, 3, F. H. A. Cabinet 2. 5- 'Maaqi 01162 Wigkta PRICE HARRELL Whitey A good heart is better than all the heads in the world . Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. SANDRA HETRICK LARRY HARRIS Slow Poke I took my heart to a party but nobody wanted to play , Hi-Y 3, 4. SHIRLEY HODGKINSON Sandy Shirley Eileen Strong mind. great heart. Her heart is like the month of true faith, and ready hands Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 43 Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen Cabinet 2, 3, 4. May . F,H.A, 1,2. J. B. HAMPTON Esquire My hearty efforts here may be little noted nor long remem- bered , Golf 2. f 2 S . V Y, A Q1 sg- r H 5f1'!? :F-is 1 BILLY HATTABAUGH Bill Men can live without women but I don't have the heart to set a precedent KEN HULL Peanut Hull Love has his fiery dart so burn- ingly struck through my faithful and care-laden heart Transfer from Hutchinson High School 2. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Junior Play, Hi-Y Cabinet 3, Basketball 3, Track 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Pep Band 3, Speech 3. IANICE HOLDER Jannie Her great heart is bursting with the strain . Pep Club 2, 3, 4, F.H.A. 1, 2. DARLENE HONEMAN Honie There is no language but the language of the heart . Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen Cabinet 4, Pep Club 3, 4. Had 01167 Zaye VAL JEAN KEITER Butch His hearty faith and honest cheer is welcome in the sweet of the year . MARGARET JONES Jonesie You must drive hastiness out of your inmost heart . Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen Cabinet 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4 TOM KURT Tommy Must all girls be so heart- less? That lazy cupid so dartless? Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Cabi- net 2, All School Play 2, Basketball 1, Track 1, 3, Golf 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, Annual Staff, Debate 4, Rifle Club 1. 1 Ag Q fiwfz fx SAM KEENE Scrooge McDuck A man with out fear and with a manly heart . Track 1, 2. CAROLYN LEWIS Carol Stay as sweet as you are, if ou want to sta in some- Y Y 0ne's heart. Y-Teen 1, 2, Y-Teen Cabi- net 2, Pep Club 3, 4. DALE JONES Jonesie For he can manage in his own sweet wise the heart of any he devise F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, F, F. A. Cabinet 3, Basketball 1, Track 1,2, Football 1. GEARY KIMMEL Fat Bo A boy with a gearty appe tite . Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Play Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Liberty Players 1, 2, 3, 4. LINDA LIPPINCOTT LiPPY She was fair to see and held his heart, small wonder that they 're never apart ' Junior Play, All School Play 51 1, Student Council 4, Annual Staff, Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Y- Teen Cabinet 1, 2, 3, Pep Club Cabinet 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, F, H, A, 1, Liberty Players 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Football Attend- ant. JIM MERRIMAN Jerk A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Cabinet 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, Student Council 3, PHILIP LUNT Phil To fall is folly, my heart is free and that's the way I want to be Hi-Y Cabinet 1, 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff, Debate 3, 4, Speech 1, 2, 3, 4, Liberty Players 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. dad 714 gone MARGARET MORGAN Pip Squeak That not impossible she, that shall command my heart and me Y-Teen 1, 2, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Pep Band 2, 3, 4. MONA JEAN MURRAY C HARLEN E Mc ELROY Jeanie Doodlebug Where your treasure is, there JOE MCKINZIE My true -love hath my heart will your heart be also Mac and Ihave hiS - Y-Teen 1, 2, Pep Club 3, 4. A broken heart is not for me PCP Club 2. 33 F- H- A- 1- I'm biding my time as you can see F.F.A. 1. FRAN ES McVEY Fanny What is your earliest, latest bition, to be fair . net 2, Pep Club 2, a,4, F. H.A. care, your heart's supreme am- Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen Cabi- JANICE NANCE Shorty The amount of sweetness and skill she loyally lends, mostly is measured in the hearts of her friends . Junior Play, Student Council 4, Annual Staff, Y-Teen 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Pep Club Cabinet 4: F. H.A. 2. KAREN PHINNEY Squirt Hearts like doors will open with ease with very little keys Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Pep Club Cabinet 4. X 14' HM RICH Jimmie Right wise is the man that can his own heart know F.F.A. 2, 3, Basketball 2, Track 3g Football 2. T ED PATTERSON T, P. A woman would run through fire and water for such a kind heart . Class Vice-President 2g Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4g Hi-Y Cabinet 2, 4g F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. Cabi- net 3, 4, Basketball 13 Track 1, Football lg Student Council 3, 45 Annual Staff: Debate 3: Student Council President 4. TOMMY PATT ERS ON Pat The heart is great, but the hoard is little Um Sepaeate Wage GILBERT PIERCE Gib Two souls with but a sin- gle thought, two hearts that beat as one Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 43 Hi-Y Cabi- net 2, Student Senate 1, 2, Track lg Golf 1, 2. NORMA ROOKS Norm Would you have your songs endure built on the human heart? Junior Play, Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4. MARTHA RHODES Marty The music is sweet, the words are, the song in my heart is you . All School Play lg Pep Club 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 'WI' JOAN ROSENBAUM rvjody fl I gave him my faithful heart, as free as he swore he had given his to me Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen Cabinet lg Pep Club 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1. JOHNNY PERRYMAN Pearshape A merry heart doeth good like a medicine Basketball 1, Track lg Football 1. is PHYLLIS RILEY Filly Puts her heart into her art, toward her goal she's made a good start . BOB SIMPSON Simp His hardy heart now avails him naught, by a coed called Sally he 's been caught . Hi-Y 3, 4, Junior Play, All School Play 2, President, class 3, Basketball 1, Track 3, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, Annual Staff, Speech 3. CHARLES TUMBLESON Pete If the heart of a man is depressed with cares, the mist is dispelled when a woman appears Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4. EDDIE SANDERS Big Ed Packs a wallop with a football and with feminine hearts . Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. 2: Treasurer 1, 2, Hi-Y Cabinet 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff. J' I I ,,,, ,- DENA SCOTT Scotty With a song in my heart I've got a head start . Junior Play, Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen Cabinet 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, F.H,A, 1, 2, F,H.A. Cabinet 2. We YZ qfcwe 74eae MARGARET STROBEL Margie Is there another heart somewhere who'd like to answer this maiden's pray- er? Junior Play, Annual Staff, Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Liberty Players 1. NANCY TOPHAM Nano The bluest eyes, the truest heart, weeps for her love when they're apart . Junior Play, All School Pla' 1, 2, Annual Staff, Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen Cabinet 1, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Speech 3. DOLORES STROTHMAN Dolly Do I think love's wonder- ful? Cross my heart I do . Annual Staff, Pep Club 2, 3, 4: F. H. A. 1. Y wil . ,2-fsgzzfzzze' rs-3, 14. ,... f, ? ?ifF?Q7 if fi i DARWIN VOGE Dear-One A faint heart never -won a fair maiden . Hi-Y 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Senate 1. MARY SIMS Shorty Love walked right in and a- wakened my sleeping heart . Student Council 4, Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen Cabinet 1, 2, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, F. l-LA. 1 Wi JIM TEMAAT vvlimvv A joyous and glad heart makes a man flourish at any age Junior Play, Tennis 3, 4, Pep Band 4. LARRY WELLI Willie Lump Lump I was wounded by the beauty of a maiden, down to my heart . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4. BEVERLY WHITE ..Bev.. Always ready with a willing heart to help wherever she is able Y-Teen 3, Pep Club 2, 3, 43 F. H. A. 1, 2. SHIRLEY WALLER Shirley All things come to a patient heart that plans wisely . Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2. 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, t v HERBERT WARREN Butch Who would imagine or who would suppose what thoughts were in this heart of mine F. F.A. 2, 3, 4. DAN WEHLING Butch He cast his eyes upon her and cried, Ah! as if he had been smitten to the heart . emerald 70 26011601567 JOAN CORINNE WITHERS Corinne Love is always just around the corner from my heart F.H.A. 1. MARVIN WOOD Woody Girls don't bother my heart, Ibet, at least I haven't fallen yet . Basketball lg Football 1. Z 1 GAYLE YOUNG Gaylo North, South, east, or west, a merry heart gives life its zest . Pep Club 2, 35 F. H. A. 1. DONNA WINKLEMAN Wink Of good conscience, and of good fame hearts to her is a frightening game Student Council 4, Y-Teen 1, 2, 4, Y-Teen Cabinet 2, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, I 1 41-lb Q S . j rxfriv , . ,.,,1g, ,g 1 fi' ing 31, - ,Q . ' ls, Y Q I' w' yr., c' ' ' nw 11- Vw Ny.: ' . 'ln , . , . H, gglllvlkf 'I' ' 'T' 'v- JB 4. A. JUNIORS 5'-Q fx ff ' l X X XX 47 x ! f If Lee Ayres Jerry Beane Judith Black Larry Blake Howard Boswell Darrel Brehm Julia Brehm Nancy Browning Tom Brungardt Peggy Byrd Virginia Calloway Shirley Christenden Roger Coulter Don Crosley Dorthyann Darling Earlene David Charles Detwiler John Detwiler Judy Dikeman Merle Dodson Steve Dole Teddy Elder Edwin Eubank Gary Evans Doug Farmer Tom Fenimore Kent Fincharn Gary Fitz simmons Merle Frame My . i' 'gp an 1 Y sf, -, 1. , f' '1' fr' ffsvgxxx' 1 V 6, .3 J-3' ,,,,7, gi X' Y . all Ib I - , r 'ai A ,, N - ti , J ll l is S- is I K ' jf 7 e . l'.l 9gip -A X 115 ' . 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J L11-we .t .l'-i eff? f ' ' 1? 9 J 5 qi, . ku' J ,, K ! Q V X . L L it ,M-fwzi - J if J X I 14 , - no ' 1 A r vt lx 9,51 I if 'Q gg: ' -vi V . f . f I f lg-lf! SQL V XXII' Al I . fr- rx ', ' L, f ' L L. A i '-' . .Q Marilyn Mounger Kay Moyer James Murray Betty Owens Sandra Peck David Persinger James Pilkington Sharon Randle Elaine Reschke Stanley Rexroat Caley Rhodes Gwen Roach Dean Rollman Anna Rosenbaum Howard Schnittker Judy Shea Larry Simmons Dick Skaggs Kent Smith Richard Smith Wally Stacey Alice Stanley Donald Suitor Marvin Thomas David Tritt Manuel Villarreal Wayne Vonachen Douglas Walker Sharon Wedel X in T 'l 'e2 3 R, igwi' 'f X Wi. .'-ff, f A-f .5 X 4 ' 1 ' ' 'Y f - ' ,- 4,i 'I'f--Rf! X N. fr Y wr - 'af ' , J , , - .1 ,7 gf' I rv R s -if . . X A ide gg Side Kenneth Weingart Earl Welli Julane Wells Dick Williams Gary Winfrey Carol Woods David Woolfolk Bruce Wright 'f fa K cee 1 .1 'yi B' -, - XKXMV Many members of the Junior Class have been very active this year in different activities outside the classroom. In the above pictures Mary Ann Holmes, Sharon Randle and Elaine Reschke are taking part in a pep assembly, Jolene McCune, Lee Ayres, Carla Gates, Dick Skaggs and Bill Hampton are studying their lines while waiting for their turn during play rehearsal. The juniors went All Out in advertising their class play. This small band led a parade through the street of Pratt on the day the play was given. There are more sobering moments to school life however, than outside activities. These are illustrated by a Junior English and American History Class giving close attention to their instructors. ciao! -life U! 76a Q ' symn-ur Many Juniors, boys and girls alike, enroll in typing. This course proves very practical in later life. Above we see different classes busy working on their assignments and speed. Being able to type correctly and with reasonable speed are two necessary requirements for the course. The first thing for the girls to do when they arrive at school in the morning or at noon is to see that they look Just Right Here we find Jolene McCune Earlene Daved Sharon Randle and Elaine Reschke completing some final touches Also pictured are David Wool folk Steve Dole Mary Ann Holmes and Carla Gates 3' ' ' -,f U., . s A 1' X .I xi alll. - - Wi. ll ll ll LJ ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll My lg' ' 'wg- . If-4-'v5 L ' ' ,J 5 I I. 331' 1 .. fe' L ,- 93 'S' , ., ,,,,,,, ,, 3. .3 .Q 1 ,,,..a-v'-..,a-um..-s.. ww -V - SOPHOMORE3 5'-Q fx ff l X X XX 47 x ! f If Jane Adams Paul Anderson Gale Atchmson Sara Ayres Freddy Badders Nancy Baker Roger Bales 1' 5 B1lly Barnes LOUISE Bateman V1cky Beane Donna Bodwell Donald Boswell Judy Brown Nelhe Brown Patty Clark Ted Cl1nesm1th Patty Cole Harry Cous1ns We ae daztened Are K ,. 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'7 ' -A 1- no A 1 , . . , f fr, y , ?7g Helen Cramer B111 Davls Ruth Ann Dav1s Gene Dethrow Ph1l DeVoss Jane DuBo1s Marllyn Emr1ck Phllllp Eubank D1ana Farmer Sara Farmer Joan Fenlmore Charlotte Forbes Sondra Fo shee Bob Gllplh John Glmple Kay Goetz Glenda Gossett Sue Gray Crystle Hager John Hartman Vlna Heflm 1' 9555 Fungi 9 Q In M111 fo , - 7 1 ,xp 1, 6 R. g. A fp. ' I -A Q- '9 W, H l 'ie ' ,. -3, an . .. + - Susan Lake f I Lona LaOrange ff Don Miller ln., Xe ' n , X. Ll U 1 . - - film! .L - 1-- - 1 Larry Minnis Judy Money Robert Montgomery - Norman Moon ,' Fred Mounger Ji 7 1 N I , ' 1 . Q ,, Larry Mull f I 1 I I - f 9 -, 1 5 own 5 4 . X , 4 , '4 m.-4 ' x 'fu- - -.H or , Billy Rhodes Bob Rich Mary Roberts Janet Rolf Carolyn Roush Nell Roush Ellen Rhul Joleen Shmttker Mary Sears MZIIOH Sloan Nancy Skelton Frances Sm1th Vonda Smlth Frankle Snyder Domta Staats Ne1l Stevens Phyllls Stlll Sue Ellen Stockw ell Davld Stonebrake r Joleen Stumph 4-1 Karen Myers Price McElroy Henrietta Nicholas Henry Nicholas , Phyllis Oldenettle fy Ann Oller Roger Owens Frankie Pet Ercesia Winogene Platts 3 gat' Wald: ffze ffiead Rus sell Topham Garda Torrence ef Q' ASR Douglas VanDam Wllmer Wagner Martha Sue Wells Charles Well1am Don Wllllaffl Dorothea W1ll1am Steve W1thers Monte Wxlhams A Lk A li I I W ' ' ' wt- .' Q 1 - ,, I V t lk ' 'f Z 5 l j TL Q 13 W! L - . 'sa t 4 A 2 .L ' L' . X , 11 ' ,Zi g - 1 L' f argl ' I 4 , L -3 Y - . - ' ' CFL , .4 , V .. 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LaVon Smith dx , Nellie Snyder - - Q' :. .ul , f - - 1 ,Q Mn , f We See Www 1446445 my Z' 'Sw Kenneth Swins on Ellsworth Swinton Ralph Tarr Roger Terry Randolph Topham Richard Tregallas Sherelene Walker Floyd Wedel Mary Ann Welli Betty Wenzel Joyce White Janet Wilcox George Williams Beverly Williard Bob Wilson Danny Withers Gordon Young Delpha. Duncan Glen Honeman Shirley Kile Judy Kimmerly I vs , 4 f . ' 3 i 1 A Q, , Vi - 't S 9 'X N I 9 3 ' 1' 1' 'rf 1 L If K 2 1 'J J' if -w . Y 1 'S' J' fx K .J Q 0 - b - .. x . ' ' .D v,-r in ' , V- fn Q -3 ' , li' it asii are - A ' K J' I F lvl W, 'We ri .L R 5 I as X Q, xx ..ni ii+ gm lllHll lll'f! lil! VO T! 114 JOHNSON -'54 ORGANIZATIONS f' A9459 ff'-1 F,4,uni ' ff mfddw-Y YJ .KV .f ' . f 'fL.J,JfV'.f'? f 1 V, I If ,l. 1 !l,f,JA'1pgY 6411 K ,' I I T ff' Swim: ?mzeap4zafm wnzudwm 7a 564046 gfcwmonq The final end of government is not to exert restraint but to do good. The purpose of student government is to train the leadership of future citizens of America in self government and democratic ways of living. In a program such as Student Senate or Student Council, they are given a chance to accept responsibilities and to make and carry out their own laws. In Pratt High School there are two student government bodies, Liberty High has a Student Senate and the Student Council is the Senior High. Both groups are made up of representatives from each class and one from each of the various organizations. Mr. Milton Senti sponsors the Student Senate in the Liberty High School while Sara Ayres, sophomore, was chosen as president of that group. Mr. C.S. Wood is the Student Council leader in the Juco Building with Ted Patterson, a senior, the president. Both organizations do many things to try to improve the two schools. ln order to find some of the problems in Liberty High, the Student Senate prepares a list of questions which are distributed to each student. Also a Courtesy Week is sponsored each year to promote better courtesy in class rooms, to teachers and to fellow students. One of the main jobs under- taken by the Student Council this year was the sponsoring of a New Years Eve dance for all of the high schools in this area. They are also working with the school officials on plans for a student e youth center. K C315 Sn! To Promote High Standards - The Senior Hi-Y's purpose is to mold and prepare boys for the future through educational health, religion and social training. This year, delegates attended the district Hi-Y conference at Stafford, the training session at Wichita University, and the model legislature in Topeka. Besides the joint Hi-Y - Y-Teen assembly programs for the religious holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, they assisted with the morning devotions for the World Week of Prayer. Various social activities are carried out during the year. Cabinet officers are: .Tim Merriman, Presidentg Bob Kaff, Vice-President, Dick Williams, Secretary and Ed Sanders, Treasurer. Duane Shufelberger is sponsor. We Zadie! 14 7e!Zaaaa46 Chairman heads of different com- mittees are: Ted Patterson, Devo- tions, Pat Kerich, Membership, Larry Hart, Musicg Doug Farmer, Social. The following boys are chairmen of different committees: Roy Brooks, Publicityg Phillip Lunt, Programg David Woolfolk, Service. Hi-Y Officers and Sponsor, Jim Merriman, President, Bob Kaff, Vice President, Dickie Williams, Secretaryg Eddie Sanders, Treasurer, and Duane Shufelberger, Sponsor. Fellowship and Faith for Living - Senior High Y-Teens meet each week for programs based on religious, educational, social relations and world problems trying to promote good fellowship and understanding. This year, special meditation services were held each morning during World Week of Prayer. One of the projects was making up a scrap book to be sent to the Y-Teens organizations of England. For all holidays of reli- gious significance - Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter - the Y-Teens prepare and presents programs together with the I-Ii-Y. The Cabinet officers are: Sandra I-Ietrick, Presidentg Elaine Reschke, Vice-Presidentg Helen Burgess, Secretary and Margaret Jones, Treasurer. Sponsors of the group are Miss Kathleen Gee and Miss Jean Bailey. agetiez We Seek 74 Ziwlmatmwl Also on the cabinet were: Dorthyan Darling, Publicityg Mary Sims, Student Council Representativeg and Lee Ayres, Social. Assisting were: Dena Scott, Music Chairman : Nancy Topham, Pianist, Twila Current, f - 1 Worshipg and Darlene Honeman, Program. . ,qrwv Y Teens Officers and Sponsors. Margaret Jones, Treasurer, Sandra Hetrick, Presidentg Helen Burgess, Secretary, and Elaine Reschke Vice President, fnot Picturedy Sponsors are Miss Gee and Miss Bailey - 4 EL, 7446 ,......1 shi addck? geffez 644223 ez i Yr' 'v Whatever makes people good Christians, makes them good citizens. The Liberty Y-Teen under the direction of Miss Hogue, Mrs. Hansard and Mrs. Lunt takes it's members from grades 8 to 10. Their programs are based on religious, educa- tional, social relations and world problems. Among their many outside activities, they are in charge of the Liberty Book Exchange. They provide a Christmas tree and decorations for the Liberty building. This year as a special project, they are compiling a scrap book to send over seas to a foreign country. They are doing this to promote better understanding between other nations of the world and the United States. Jane Adams, Secretaryg Judy Money, Vice- Presidentg Tonya Kurt, Fellowship Chairmang Sara Farmer, President fNot picturedj are Nancy Thomas, Treasurerg and Joleen Stumph, Sonleader. 1 uri' Donna Bodwell, Financeg Donita -- Staats, News Stories Chairmang Nellie Blown' posters Chairman: Junior High Y-Teen officers and cabinet Meme Williams, Social Chairman. chairmen include: Sue Stockwell, Wor- ship Chairmang Susan Lake, Music Chair 35 mang Frances Smith, Program Chairman. - Bette Mills, 2nd Vice-President: Jolene McCune, Presidentg Judy Sewell, Sec- The F.H. Clabinet memhers are: Judy retary: mot Pictured Mez, Julane Wells' Linda McGeorge, Song Leaderg Ruth Frazer,.H1stor1ang Margo Riehmond, lst Vice President: and Sue Knight, Ann Himes, Publicityg Kay Moyer, Entertainmentg Mary Beth Hibler, Trea- Pianist. Student Advisor. surerg Judy Sheldon, Entertainment. We guild amazfzaaa '4 Qfamea Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home, The F, H, A, is an organization of girls interested in the development of leadership in the home and community life. They meet each two weeks to learn about the joys and satisfactions of hornemaking. One of the most important points stressed is the import- ance of worthy home membership, Citizenship is also taught by develop- ment of creative leadership in the home and community life. ff 1 , ll I We 'ze 70654 Zac: -Sa 76746 X ik' JI' Easy to Hear, Easy to Look At - Out in front for the Pep Club are Pratt High's five cheerleaders, Nancy Thomas, Joleen Stumph, Carla Gates, Sara Ayres and Barbara Crouch, who were chosen by the student body after try- outs in the gym at the beginning of the school year. Senior Barbara Crouch has served for two years, for each of the others, it is their first year. These girls follow the teams to every possible out-of-town game and their friendliness and fairness creates good-will which is a great asset to our school's reputation. Pledged to the cause of supporting school sports they led our cheering section with all the bubbling enthusiasm and boundless energy necessary to keep up a high degree of school spirit, White pleated skirts, white shoes and V-neck long sleeve sweaters with a green chenille block megaphone and school letter on the back constitute Q the girls costume. Aside from the games and assem- blies many hours are spent in practice and this year for the first time, the girls were able to attend a cheerleaders clinic at Haven under the direction of a national advisor, Elected to the top offices were these students: Ted Patterson, Student Council Presidentg Henrietta Nicholas, Sophomore Class Presidentg David Woolfolk, Junior Class President and Future Farmers of America Presi- dentg Jolene McCune, Future Homemakers ofAmerica Presidentg Linda Lippincott, Pep Club Presidentg and Sandra Hetrick, Y-Teen President. They have devoted their time to carrying on the work of organizations making them distinctive and outstanding. ecwlew 006 Um Uzqcmcyczzfdana in y Liberty High Leaders were Sara Ayres, President of W, the Liberty Student Council and Sara Farmer, Presi- dent of Liberty Y-Teens, who have capably per- formed their duties. Boys Christian Leaders were Jim Senior Class President, Bill Hoffman Merriman, President of the Senior was largely responsible for planning Hi-Y organization and Charles and carrying out the many class ac- Hewirt, President of the Liberty tivities throughout the year. His High Hi-Y group, whose work has 40 friendliness ready wit and humor, been an inspiration to others. and abundant energy kept the senior class running smoothly, ATHLETICS Zi- xl' ,f Zfxjxfgx V , x ff I Receiving congratulations from Coach Leroy Uhler on the honor of being named the 1955 football co-captains are Larry Welli, 36, Eddie Sanders, 35, and Darwin Voge, 38. Three co-captains were chosen this year instead of the usual two. This was brought about by a tie in the number of votes between two of the above three boys. These three boys were chosen by their fellow football team mates. -OT Hes X 1 , - as-'fig if f .I T11 z 1ST ROW: D. Voge, L. Welli, G. Winfrey, M. Thomas, R. Coulter, B. Hoffman, B. Simpsom, R. Hearn, D. Suitor, D. Woolfolk, D. Walker, B. Kaff, R. Moon. 2ND ROW: Mr. Uhler, P. Tumbleson, T. Calloway, J. Dahn, G. Kimmel, E. 53fldCrS. I. Pilkington, N. Land, E. Skaggs, M. Villarreal, L. Hoffman, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Dickerson. 3RD ROW: R. Bales, L. Minnis, G. Liska, T. Fenimore, H. Schnittker, R. Smith, D. Jensen, J. Jacobs, D. Van Dam, N. Stevens, R. Topham, G. Fitzsimmons. 5 afatamaae ' , 7eczmu4az6, ciao! S 6765 A 1-6-2 record for all of the games played gave the Greenba'cks of Pratt High a well-played, but disappointing season. A 1-5-1 league record enabled the Frogs to qualify for a tie for fifth place in the tough West Central Kansas League. At half time in the season opener against the Shamrocks of St. Marys, found the Shamrocks ahead 13-7. The Greenbacks, not to be out done, staged a stron come- back in the last half of the game. With the score tied and as each second ticqted away, the atmosphere became tenseg the crowds sat on the edge of their seats. As the gun sounded across the field, the final score stood at 20 to 20. With the Indian war drums beating rhythmicall in the background, the Pratt Frogs met in battle with the Larned Indians. The Rightin frogs drew first blood, but Larned bounced back to go ahead. With a showin of irilliant blocking and playing3by the linemen, Pratt found new strength ang went ahead to scalp the Indians 31 to 1 . With good luck pieces, lucky horse shoes and rabbit's feet, the fighting Greenbacks traveled to meet the Dodge Cit Demons. But the Demons struck fast and urious for five touchdowns before the haltyfime intermission. Pratt, after a halftime pep talk, came back in the second half to hold the Demons for one touchdown and to score a touchdown of their own. The final score was 40 to 6. 1-L, Wand 77'zczoz'6ce4. eapecli fgftd .lata 004 Perhaps had the Pratt Greenbacks been equip ed with a wooden horse, as the Greeks of old, they might have beaten the Stafiford Trojans. With the con- test nearly three minutes old, the Trojans tallied a safety. They added two more touchdowns to make the half time score read 16 to 0. Pratt, determined to go down fighting, made two touchdowns of their own, in the second half. The final score on the score board read 22 to 12. A team of fired-up Greenbacks with a determination to win, met the Russell Broncos on the home field. Both teams were evenly matched as both teams scored in the first half. Commanding a 7 to 6 lead going into two minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Broncos finding the right combination of plays scored again. Russell went on to win 13 to 7. The next game on the schedule was with the St. John Tigers. Pratt scored its lone touchdown the second time they gained possession of the ball. But with outstanding plays and long runs, the Ti ers came right back to score three touchdowns. The Greenbacks trying to Fight back were stopped by a fumble and a penalty. St. John went home the victorious 21-6. This was their first win over Pratt since 1952. X X 1. f 1 mn -L Wane Zzgeezdeacee 066 'Me 7755 An old time rivalry made the game with the Kingman Eagles one of the high points of the football season. The Eagles struck hard and fast in the first half and piled up a lead that was insurmountable, capitalizing on costly Pratt fumbles. With good blocking Pratt scored twice in the last quarter. The two touchdowns were not enough however and Kingman was the winner 34 to 13. Hoping to break a six-game losing streak and to present a victor to the newly crowned football queen, the Greenbacks turned in an excellient performance against the Great Bend Panthers. Playinfg a fine defensive and offensive game, Pratt handled the ball for most o the first quarter, but failed to score. Great Bend scored their first touchdown early in the second quarter. They also scored again in the third and last quarter. The frogs fighting a heavier team could only score once in the whole game. David Woolfolk, Ross Hearn, Don Suitor .vi 1 ,, ' 'Fi' Dick Skaggs, Bob Kaff, Ross Moon Everyone agreed that the home- coming lgame was one of the better games t at Pratt played in the sea- son even though they did lose 19 to 7. The Pratt Greenbacks fought the Hays Indians to a 7 to 7 tie to close out their 1955 grid campaign. Pratt's touchdown came early in the first quarter. The Greenbacks controlled the ball throughout the first half. The first half of the third quarter saw Hays make a drive to pay dirt. With the conversion good, the score stood tied 7 to 7 where it remained throughout the remainder of the ame. Witgh a number of boys back from this year's team and the experience ained by others play- ing B footbaql games, Pratt will be looking forward to a better season next year. md 7696 ?aaz'6czZZ mm Gary Winfrey, Roger Coulter, Dale Jensen ' Nr 8 uw af' Heads ----- Bob Simpson, 51, and Darwin Voge 38, are shown taking part in the pre-game ceremony of the flip- ping of the coin to decide which team will defend which of the two goals. Now look boys ---- Coach Uhler, during the halftime, is telling the football boys some of the mistakes that they made and how they could be corrected. S5 f -as Marvin Thomas, Doug Walker, Jim Pilkington Wa YN Who will be the queen was the question of the hour on November 11 Who will reign over the homecomin festivities? Hail the charm- g ing queen of the 1955 football sea- son, queen Barbara Crouch. Queen Barbara, chosen by the student body, was one of the can- didates nominated by the football boys. The Senior and Junior attend- ants were also nominated and chosen the same way. The two sen- ior attendants were Linda Lippincott and Ellen Black. The two junior at- tendants were Lee Ayres and Anna Rosenbaum. With a back- ground of royal music provided by the Pep Band she was crowned by Darwin Voge. She reigned over the program plan- ned by the Pep Club which was put on in her honor. All plans for the crowning of the queen were under the direction of the Pep Club. Various committees from this group were responsible for the program and the throne which were carried out in an excellent way. came 00: gang! .fell Win! xl f Ayub-uw Finding the night where everything went perfect, the Greenbacks upset the favored Dodge City Demons 57-55 in the first overtime of the season. Pratt, the defending champions, returned to the Liberal Tournament favored to win a second time. Defeating Meade in the first game by a score of 75-40, they lost to Ulysses by a stunning 54-48 upset in the semi-final game. The Frogs rebounded to win third place by a 68-47 win over Liberal. Planeview of Wichita coming to Pratt looking for a victory, was sent home defeated by a score of 63-51, Chuck Hewitt, Ross Moon, Dale Jensen, Richard Green, Newell Land, Dick Skaggs, Doug Walker, Jerry Jacobs. W .-:N A former member of a Wichita U. basketball team, Coach Bill Scofield has guided the quintet in the winning of their games. The Frogs have shown a fighting spirit and a will to win in all their games. A Coach Bill Scofield is shown explaining to the cagers some of the mistakes they have been making and how they can be corrected. with their eyes on the ball, the basket- ball boys are shown hard at work during their many practice sessions. A familiar face around Pratt lligh, Coach Lee Shepard is in his second year as B team coach, The B team has shown continued improve- ment throughout the whole year in winning the different games. Zen Qzeemfacec Of 56! The Pratt Greenbacks, full of knowledge on breaking broncs, invaded the home court of the hostile Russell quintet to pay them back for an earlier defeat. Playing heads up ball all the wayg it was a nip and tuck affair, however, with the Greenbacks finally coming out on top by a score of 55-48. The Frogs, gaining momentum from the Russell victory, rolled over the Great Bend Black Panthers 50-49, After jumping off to an early lead, the Frogs were never in any trouble the rest of the game. With their sights on a champion- ship game with Dodge City, Pratt took the Indians from Larned into the fold and scalped them 79-47. Pratt hoping to set the final stage of the battle which would determine the champ- ionship of the league, traveled to meet the Hays indians on their home campin ground, It was Pratt's game all of the way with Hays being defeated by a score of 74-45, Taking a needed breather from the tough league race, Pratt edged a strong bunch of Indians from Medicine Lodge 67-65. With interest and feeling running hi h, the Dodge City Demons met Pratt on their home court in the show-down game whiclgr would decide the champions of the West Central Kansas League. The Demons pulled ahead of the Frogs late in the first quarter, and then withstood the on-slaught of the fighting Pratt team to win 58-46, Pratt closed out the league season with a 7-3 record and winning at least second place in the league, With a big send off, the boys of Pratt High are off to bring home another cage victory. Much interest and enthusiasm has been shown by the cheering body at all of the pep assemblies and games. Running the scoreboard and keeping track of the score are essential for the evening 's success, The Pratt teachers give freely of their time to do the many different jobs that are to be done at a ball game. With a clasp of the hands, the mem- bers of the B-team are ready to go back in and fight. Under the leader- ship of Coach Shepard, they provide plenty of excitement in the prelim- inary game before the main contest. Heralding the home - coming game, ba sket- ball Coronation ceremonies got under way with the band playing entrance music for the royal party. A calm, then an announcement-- and Dianna McEchron was crowned Basket- ball Queen for 1956 by Jim lvlerriman, amid the approving cheers of the student body who elected her, Her senior attend- ants were Janice Greenstreet, whose escort was Roy Brooks and Mary Sims, whose escort was Eddie Sanders. Junior Attendants and their escorts were Mary Ann Holmes, Doug Walker and Carla Gates, Jerry Ja- cobs. For the queen's pleasure and appropriate program was pre- sented by the Pep Club. Queen Dianna reigned over the homecoming game, February 17, with Dodge City and the dance which cli- maxed the home- coming celebration. sox suppfn roulgmm ACTIVITIES ,A Z'-W 2 FX MW Riff-ivy Y V , I ..l '-' Y i, J bm ,gp gf! sv 4' XIX anfcence 41 ff ' died gg Q ' ping Junior Class Play - Terror At Black Oaks, a three-act mystery-comedy, which even had 13 members in the cast, was presented on December 8, with Everett Brown as director. Two television entertainers, snowbound on an estate, blunder into some bizarre goings-on as the inheritance-hungry Blakely family gather for the reading of the will. First to be victim to a greedy plot to get-it-all, was the spinster aunt, Clarissa. The pretty young heiress. Bonnie Blakely, was marked as the next victim by the murderer, but his scheme was foiled by her admirer, Rusty Gates, and the mystery of all the terror was solved. Julie Blakely who has had a nightmare about being mur- dered, is comforted and told All's well that ends well, The murderer, Dave Edwards, foile in his second murder attempt, to go back to bed by her sister, Bonnie, learns that crime does not pay. So ends the play. Director Mr Brown Spinster aunt Clarr faces up to the sit issa Blakely looking uation It s going to haughty and quite take a lot of work to capable of handling get the play ready, 51 herself, but alas! she was the first victim. Om Za 'gcmcl '74 14 3' 7741! With the toot of the trumpets, and the rumble of the drums, the Pratt High School Band is coming into view. Under the direction of Norman Radke, the band is about 100 members strong, During the football season, the band worked long hours working out new drills and formations for the different games. As soon as the pig skin was put away, the band turned to concert work. Long hours were spent in preparation for the annual Christmas program. Two spring concerts, and entries in the fine arts festival marked the spring appearances of the band. Yes, the members of the school and com- munity can say, We have a band we are proud of. 0 0:42 ?me 77006646 Depaztmenl The Pratt I-hgh School Pep Band 15 Composed of twenty f1V6 members selected from the concert band Th1s mus1ca1 group provldes spec1al numbers for programs plays at basketball games and g1V6S an all around boost to the school Splflt Pep Band members g1V6 thelr t1me freely and happ1ly to many extra currlcular events Leadlng the Green and Gold su1ted marchlng band are the f1V8 twlrlers and the drum major The outstand1ng performances of the colorful tw1rlers added a snappy touch to all of the band performances The twlrlers are Sara Farmer Garda Torrence Dee Ann Flsher Judy D1keman, and Judy Sewell Bruce Wrlght the drum major does an outstandlng Job ln the leadlng of the band For the Band lt has been an eventful year marchlng p1cn1c1ng playlng before varlous groups concerts a1d the Sprmg Fest1val It has been a good year full of fun and work the comblnatlon wh1ch makes for happy memorles dagdag 5 'adage U! ?mz'z' 7694 Music of the Masters -- The vast power of the strings and sweet strains of the ORCHESTRA might best be expressed by these words of Leopold Strkowski - lt not only has charms to soothe the savage breast, but it has enchantments that can pacify the savage in the civilized breast. To provide an outlet for the talents of students - to provide entertainment for school, clubs and civic organizations, and to participate in Music Festivalsg is the function of the Pratt High String Orchestra, directed by Victor Besaw. The Orchestra meets five days a week a-id is made up of ten string players. March Z - 3 the Orchestra attended the Western Kansas Music Festival at Dodge City. They also participate in the District Music Festival. In April the Spring Concert will be held at which time classical, semi-classical, and pupular music will be featured. Late in the year, members of the band join their practices to make up the full orchestra. ff'-,I THE STRING QUARTET - a select group of musicians composed of two violin players, James Pilkington and Klaire Coffman, a viola, Linda Lippincott and one cello, Anna Rosenbaum, make up the popular String quartet. 54 naming '74 S 4 0,e6n6m4 The debate team coached by Mr. Paulson consisted of Jane Adams, aff.g Tonya Kurt, aff.: Kurt, neg,g Philip Lunt, aff.g and Dean Rollman, neg, dl xi TOITI The debate question for this year was: Resolved that the federal government should guarantee a higher education to qualified high school graduates through grants to colleges and universities. The debate team took part in six tournaments this year. The different tournaments were at Great Bend, Newton, Hutchinson, Garden City, Haven and the district tournament which was also held at Haven. Pratt won their only trophy of the year at the Distric tournament Where the tied with Stafford for second place. The future outlook looks very bright as debate is beginning to pick up interest in the school, 14 Wwzdezfq 064 Schuco! cmctiaaa t Y One Of the ensemble groups rehearsing, A group of girls patiently waiting for some Long hours of work, mixed with fun, are definite assignment. Most of them are using spent by the groups in working on new and the time for relaxation. In some cases a old numbers in getting ready for check through those school-mate pictures performances' is entertaining, Each year the world is growing smaller. Pratt High School students are fortunate to have a number of language courses from which to select. Seventh grade communication classes are new this year. These classes are taught in 12 week periods so that each student can learn to express his ideas. Mr. Paulson and Mrs. Hansard are in charge of these classes. Copy Editors, Nancy Topham and Philip Lunt, who prepared the uni- que word portraits of the pageantry of the school year, enjoy a moment of relaxation with the Frog Log 's diligent Proofreader, Margaret Strobel, as another deadline is met, lf if ' Linda Lippincott and Janice Nance, the Frog Log's Layout Editors, proved their ability by their well planned pages, working tirelessly to lay out the assignments and direct the work for the rest of the staffg with Co-ordinator and special page editor, Dolores Strothman, they were perhaps the busiest trio on the Annual Staff. -we fm at 14 Dm W Photographer, Ted Patterson, was responsible for many of the snapshots used in the Annual and could always be depended on to make appointments and to turn in the work on time, Bob Simpson and Eddie Sanders were Class and Sales Editors. Much credit is due them for their co-operation in getting the pictures made of all the classes, and their help in Frog Log Sales and distribution. 7am 74a 3444? ffmuml Staff The Staff of the 1956 Frog Log, despite all the arduous tasks and time involved, feel that it has been a special privilege to have had a part in pre- paring this - your memory book of a memorable year. Our goal has been to gather together and hold fast between these covers all the routine and rewards, the triumphs and failures, the fun and friend- ships of this year that it is possible for our feeble efforts to fasten on. If this annual achieves that for you - we will have accomplished our purpose. Barbara Crouch, the talented Headline Editor, had the important job of picking eye-pleasing headlines for the yearbook. As Picture Editor Ellen Black, had the responsibility of all the pictures, making endless and tedious trips to complete her duties to the best of her ability, While Janice Fischer, our efficient typist, worked patiently typing the annual lay- outs. Business Manager, Bill Hoffman, took care of collecting the money, handled the numerous routine details and super- vised sales. Tom Kurt and Dianna McEchron were Class Sales Editors, who assisted with the big job of getting the Frog Log together along with helping with sales and distribution, 2745. 74 pecan! Ulf 7152 Wow! Dmmzfmewz' Singing Harmonizes Our Lives--- Without a song the day would never end. These words from a popular song sums up the need for, and the value of the vocal department, directed by Floyd Carpenter. Each year volunteers be in training in the girls and boys glee clubs. From these groups auditions are heldg to fill the more advanced A Capella Choir. The vocal department has a triple function - to satisfy and further talents of studentsg provide pleasing entertainment for the principal programs of organizations, school and communityg and to participate for ratings in music festivals. There were forty-one enrolled this year in the GIRLS GLEE CLUB. The BOYS GLEE CLUB had an enrollment of twenty-one. These two groups meet separately, one on Monday and Wednesday, the other on Tuesday and Thursday: combining on Friday to make up the MIXED CHORUS. These groups participated in the Christmas program, spring concert, in the district music festival and with the combined groups on commencement night. Susan Lake, a sophomore, is accompanist for this group. ,44 7 an ufatea 7a 75a 77Zaa6cczZ About forty-six boys and irls passed auditions at the be inning of the school year to become members of tie ACAPPELLA CHOIR. The full group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with Tuesday and Thursday given over to ensem- ble practice. They have appeared on many assembly, club and radio programs during the year, one of their first was the Veterans Day program at the Municipal Building where they sang, America The Beautiful. In a later program with the junior college they were well received for their presentation of Brig1adoon. Three performances of Fred Waring's Song of Christmas were given by t em at Christ- mas, at a local church, on the radio and with the other musical groups at the annual Christmas program. In the Sprin Music Festival the A Cappella Choir gave a good account of itse f to uphold the higg standards of our school's vocal depart- ment. With the combined high school and junior college choirs they are part of the impressive performance on commencement night. Nancy Topham is accompanist for the choir. The SENIOR HIGH GIRLS' SEXTETTE is one of the ensembles taken from the larger choral groups. They sang at the football homecoming program and have sung for other special occasions. It includes Nancy Topham, Dena Scott, Twila Current, Mary DeLaney, Norma Rooks and Sandra Hetrick. Janice Fischer is their accompanist. U! 7 linden! gadq ad mmcmdlg To provide further opportunity for those with more training and experience and to have a small-number group available for civic and social engagements when the whole choir could not appear, the HIGH SCHOOL CI-IORALE GROUP was created. It is com- posed of a select group of twenty-four members chosen by audition from the A Cappella Choir. They practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays when the full choir does not meet. Because it was intended for that purpose it has made the most public appearances of the vocal groups and is much in demand. Nancy Topham is their accompanist. A popular ensemble group, one that has been a big hit wherever they have appeared is the GIRLS TRIPLE TRIO. They have made numerous appearances and have always been invited to appear again. Color is added by wearing identical costumes of red skirts and white middy blouses with red musical ties. It's members are Earlene David, Jane DuBois, Gloria Hoeme, Mary Ann Holmes, Jeanne McDaniel, Sue McCune, Judy Money, Elaine Reschke and Carol Woods. Dena Scott is their accompanist. I only know there ain't no love at all without a song, concludes the popular song. In singing you are both stimulated to, and released of, emotions. That, we believe, is the prime value of vocal music. 0,4 7mm Hmm ' em Coaching and training the football players of the Junior High Tadpoles so that they might become future Greenback football stars was the task undertaken by Coaches Lee Shepard and Bill Scofield. There were 37 boys who reported for football at the first of the year. Many long and hard hours were spent by the boys learning the fundamentals of different plays. Because not all of the games were won, the lesson of winning fairly and losing honorably was learned by the football boys. Because of the talent shown by many of the Tadpole players the future outlook for a fine Greenback team looks good. The basketball team under the skilled leadership of Coach Blake consisted this year of 24 boys. With a future outlook on the coming season appearing good, many long hours were spent practicing shooting, dribbling, and handling the ball. The long hours of work payed off because the Tadpoles held their own against the opposing team and then went on to victory. Victories were in the majority and losses were the minority. deg fem 714 effdag Two bits, --- Chosen at the beginning of the School year to lead the cheers for the different Junior High teams were Ruth Ann Greenstreet, Susie Cribb, DeeAnn Fischer, and Linda McGeorge. Faithful to Duty, these girls kept up the school spirit, whether winning or losing, and were the leaders in showing good sport- manship. , ,1 ' w,.1 fl, :.Q,,.Q L.. , f -f Q my 'i f,.' - V .,-'Vg Q . f y -fr gd V ., . 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UNDERCLASSMEN 'J 43,1 AFQY , -', 1 fp, X f .li X N W , 1 E l 1ST ROW: Donald Blake, Corwin Cavin, Roger Davis, Clinton Epley, Ronald Adrian, Ca.rl Thill, Richard Enfield, Michael Childers, Danny Rhoades, Curtis Crouch, Phillip Shrack. 2ND ROW: Judith Clemison, Janet Simmons, Linda Lou Elliott, Linda Clark, Beverly Dykes, Gale Fredrick, Robert Conner, Gordon Force, Phillip Frisbie, Mike Stringfellow, Kenneth Trinkle, Paul Snyder, Eugene Strain, Bob Scarbrough, Gene Wolf. 3RD ROW: Carol Cross, Julia Epley, Beverly Conner, Maria Jo Betz, Carol Lee Frazer, Mary Sayre, Kathleen Beane, Lois Clifford, Donna Adrian, Joyce Atchison, Barbara Robinson, Elaine Winkelman, Ann Shafter, Cathy Williams, Linda Robinson, Linda Simpson, Miss Forbes. 4TH ROW: Caroline Scantlin, Phyllis Clifford, Donnis Wheaton, Norma Frazier, Bette Sherman, June Withers, Beverly Brown, Cindy Stiles, Esther Sharp, Linda Rosenkranz, Gary Swinson, Clifford Tedder, Kenneth Smith, Hollis Baker. eaenti Qzcwlew azfez anion s 5.9 1ST ROW: Johnny Hatrabaugh, Arthur Kinney, Dickie McKown, Robert Phinney, Dennis Lesh, A.C. Gibson, Stanley MacGirvin, Roger Lafferty, Marvin Helsel, Alan Osborn, Mack James, Larry Laird, Jimmy Kilgore, Buck Hayes, Norman Gimpel. 2ND ROW: Mrs. Hemphill, Margaret Lamb, Jo Ellen Keiter, Edweenn Keller, Linda Hudson, Jana Gilpin, Millie Gates, Susan Green, Sandra Keller, Joyce Green, Diana Parr, Carol Irene Patrick, Joan Owens, Sue Link, Mary Morgan. 3RD ROW: Pamela Grassman, Elizabeth Moore, Delores Oldenettel, Judy Martin, Brenda Murray, Judy Johnson, Sharon Hans, Marlene Harrel, Beverly Green, Toby Mills, Donna Perryman, Maxine Logan, Susan Renfro, Connie McKenzie, Kathleen Hager, Vicki Mena, Mr. Bloxom. 4TH . . . . M - ROW: Raleigh Reeves, Darrel Glidden, Clifford Helsel, Jerry Green, Howard Gaskin, Dennis Hodgkinson, James Nixon, Glen c Pherson, Mike Miller, David McEchron, Raymond Poschen, Bob Norwood Earl Osborne, John Pierce, Ronald Heflin we Students ofthe 7th and 8th grades have the opportunity of being in an organized music group by taking part in the Junior High Band Wczzieaf Ugaaztandtiec az fz. 71675 L A 7th grader is trying to locate a cer- tain city on the world map as his teacher, Mr. Bloxom, and his class- mates watch his progress on an oral Georgraphy test. .iflx Y 'hi A typical day in one of Mrs. Lunt's speech classes. Students are hearing the fundamentals of public speaking. Many of these students wrote speeches for the Voice of Democracy. Miss Forbes explains a difficult prob- lem on the board to one of her 7th grade math classes. In the background is the beautiful window of geometrical designs made by her geometry classes. F1 V ,I K A 7th grade girls Health Class taught by Mrs. Hemphill is another valuable ht t L'b t H' h. Miss Morford's 8th grade American History Course mug 3 1 er Y lg class is hearing instructions before begin- ning a test on some phase of our nation's early struggle for existence. 65 - A ROW 1- Kenneth Trinkle, Jerry Frisbie, A,C, Gibson, Glenn McPherson, Mike Childers, Jerry Green, Dave McEchron, Mike Miller, Howard Gaskin. Jerry Nixon, Curtis Crouch, Bob Scarbrough, Dick McKorvan, ROW 2-Mr, Wade, Bob Tregallis, Gary Eppler, Jimm Bush, Paul Bryan, Roger Stein, Adrian Hiekills, Gary Baker, Gerald Woods, Jimmy Kimberly, Tommy Jarnigan, Fred Jenson, Joe Bob Lake. amine 7694 gow .feczfm The seventh and eighth grade intramural pro- gram is under the direction of Mr. E. W. Wade. The intramural program has a well rounded schedule of football, basketball and track. It gives the boys some- thing worthwhile to do after school as well as training them in the fundamentals of the different games. At the start of the football season, the boys were suited with full football equipment and divided into different groups, Soon the football field echoed with the sound of clasing armour and the call of snappy signals as long hours of hard work were put into getting ready for the coming games. As a result of all this hard work, many very spirited games were played by the different intramural teams. ROW 1-T. Whittaker, K. Althouse. ROW '2- G, Eppler, G. Baker, J. Horne, G, Murray, ROW 3-T, Webb, T. Cole, A, Hukills, C. Pendergrass. X I 4 ROW 1-Jimmie Davis, Richard Shaffer, Kenny Wilbur, Dickie Green, Joe Bob Lake, Larry Lewis. ROW 2-Gary Bershover, Don Bass, Larry McKenzie, Jim Webb, Tommy Whittaker, David Wilson, John Cox, Jerry Horne. ROW 3-Lawrence Raleigh, Mike Schreiber, Jerry Hatcher, Tommy Webb, Gary Baker, Jerry Clevenger, Bob Tregallas, Mr. Wade. 66 . Fred Garten Uuco Asst,J, Glen McPherson, Bob Davis, A.C, Gibson, Gene Strain, Dick McKowan, Mack James, E, W, Wade, Coach. ROW 2-Larry Laird, Bob Scarbrough, Mike Stringfellow, Curtis Crouch, Arthur Kenney, Butch Hayes, Phillip Frisbie, Jim Kelgore, Howard Gaskin, Kenneth Smith, ROW 3-Mike Former, Mgr. , Jerry Green, Mike Childers, Gordon Force, Norman Gimpel, Ronald Heflin, Dave Mclichron, Phil Shrack. Vmmmu ,-ifzdzezaa ymmmea The Liberty High Gym was the scene of the intramural basketball games. Each boy was assigned to a team. They developed a good spirit of winning or losing in the different games that were played. A few of the boys from the group were chosen to play a few interscholastic eighth grade games. With the coming of spring time, the boys turn their interest to track. Here they participate in the many different events. 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