Riverton High School - Electron Yearbook (Riverton, KS)

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i iz' E 5 Page Tw:-my-ez I FRE SHMEN Clifford Hardy, Jr. Patsy Mast Donald Barr Marilyn Prather Bobby Joe Lyerla Patty Thatcher Chester Bilke Norma Driskel David AuBuchon Joan Gist Jack Ernest Frye Rita Gipson Maurice Sears Betty Williams Harold Merrill Jeanell Merrill Glenn Kirkpatrick Mary Ann Hodson J. R. Webb Mary Osborn James Pillar Anna Jameson Darwin Haner Ethel Lou Garrett Jack Cornell Joyce Watkins Samuel Inman Dorothy Youngblood Rodney Hulvey Bill Livingston Perry Saunders, Jr. Frank Watson Kenneth Rogers Donald Vinson Lloyd Hockett Otis Atkins Robert Jameson Robert Hopkins Wayne Sizemore Knot picturedj Patricia Benton

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FRESHMAN HISTORY On September 2, 1946, thirty-eight determined and inexperienced fresh- men began their lessons. of school. Many of them were very confused in the beginning Through all this confusion came Mr. Gerald E. Barkley and Mr. Herbert S. Madaus, the class sponsors, to calm them. They started off on the right foot by electing capable officers: Clifford Hardy, Jr., President: Donald Barr, Vice- President: Bobby Joe Lyerla, Secretary: Chester Bilke, Treasurer. Cheer leaders were Marilyn Prather and Patsy Mast. ' The Electron Princess and Prince chosen for the year were Patricia Benton and Maurice Sears. The first party on the activity list was a Weiner roast held on October 3, 1946. The next event was the electing of candidates for the Carnival Queen. Patty Thatcher was chosen and the freshmen ranked third in the sale of tickets. A Christmas party was held on December 20, 1946. They had a gaily decorated Christmas tree. Presents were exchanged and treats were served by their sponsors. The freshmen nominated Patty Thatcher for the Sweetheart of their class, and they ranked fourth in the contest. The important event every freshman looked forward to was the freshmen play, Watch Out For Spooks, which was presented on March 26, 1947. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President ..,......,..,....e,.,,,...........,......,,......... Clifford Hardy, Jr. Vice-President .,,,. ........,,.. D onald Barr Secretary ........,. .,,...,,, B obby Joe Lyerla Treasurer ....,, .,,,,... C hester Bilke Cheer Leader W .....,,. Marilyn Prather Cheer Leader .... . ,,.......,.,,......,, Patsy Mast Sponsor ...,...., ......, M r. Gerald E. Barkley Sponsor ,,,,., ,,...., M r. Herbert S. Madaus Color L .,.,.......,,,.......,. Blue and Silver Flower W ........,.........,,,.,,,...,,....,,,. Gardenia Motto ,,,. ......, ' 'After the Battle, the Reward Electron Page Twenty-.seven

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Q DBIJIILFJTIBS Every year the four classes in school each give a play. They take approxi- mately iive weeks to prepare for it. Each student has an opportunity to try out for a part. The sponsors then pick out the cast and the supporting com- mittees such as the stage crew, makeup department, prompters, and ushers. These plays give the students a chance to learn to speak before audiences and help give them poise and balance when speaking before an audience. The money taken in goes into the class activity fund. l For outstanding work done in speech and dramatics during the past twelve years. we dedicate this page to Jane Marie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo D. Wil- liams. She won her iirst declamation contest as a first grade student in 1935, and has continued her line work in dramatics and speech through high school. , Jane has won nine first places, four second places, and three third place awards. She has been awarded ten medals, six rib- L bons, four trophies, and two scholarships. JANE MARIE WILLIAMS Electron Page Twenty-nine