Riverton High School - Electron Yearbook (Riverton, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1965 volume:

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By accepting responsibilities, youth will make the decisions upon which the safety of all mankind depends. Today's youth, who will someday lead our com- munities, states, and nations, will acquire these vital characteristics during their high school days. . . . for the security of a friend's acceptance . . . for understanding from a teacher . . . l 2 5 W :ff . . . for an answer to a question . . . . . . for college. N . . . nervousness before a cue . . . The waiting comes in many forms . . . . . . drowsiness before the bell. A THIS IS U TH: rapidly growing . .. iv ,gy fr . fl fl l ,. - . m 5 l if A x E . . . . in skill . . . . . . in leadership All this is the student body of Riverton High School searching . . . waiting . . .' growing. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, N. Car- son Bates compares the size of Riverton School District Number 5 with the rest of Cherokee County. Our school board is made up of dedicated citizens who spend many hours setting the policies of our school system. lf it were not for these devoted, hard- working men ofthe community who take time out from their daily activities to study curriculum, to make sure courses are up to date, and to see that the class- rooms are equipped and in good shape. Riverton High School would not be the fine school it is today. Extensive Planning Confronts School Board Members PAUSING TO READ the latest news are Milton Hall, board treasurer? and Dlmald C- KUFSWUQ Clerk- memberg Richard F. Scott, board memberg Kenneth Livingston, st M 8 F. F, PUNKE, INSURANCE Baxter Springs, Kansas A Tribute To Our Parents- RISINC T0 BE RECOCNIZED, the senior parents FILLED WITH PRIDE AND GLORY, the parents of the senior wonder what the next few minutes will bring. class listen attentively to the dedication of the 1965 ELECTRON ENJOYING THE REFRESHMENTS following the ELECTRON coro nation are senior parents, relatives, and friends. We, the senior class of 1965, wish to dedi- cate this yearbook to our parents as a token of thanks for the help they have given us in at- taining our goals. We realize the hard work and sacrifice that has gone into the years-from the time when they started us out on our first day of school with a slight look of anxiety on their faces, to the night when they will watch us march proudly down the aisle in our caps and gowns. As we leave home to take an occupation and a family of our own, we want them to know that we will always cherish the merf1ories'of our times together in school, in church, and in family activities. Administration Strifves To Center Policies, Curriculum K THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART of Riverton High fields of academic and personal achievement. School where students learn, experience, and profit in the Medium height, with a quiet dignity, Mr. Gerald Barkley, superintendent, exhibits a fitting blend of authority and understanding at Riverton High School. During his twenty- three years in Riverton School System, eight years as a science teacher, three years as an elementary principal, and twelve years as superintendent, Mr. Gerald Barkley has carried forth the qualities that make a high school such as the one at Riverton a well-organized and smoothly running high school. In the daily supervision of high school life, he relies on good judgment and a sense of fairness to help him keep pace and encourage co-opera- tion between teachers and students. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK Baxter Springs, Kansas I0 Around Student eeds SPIN THE DIAL-SPAN THE NATION with MR- GERALD BARKLEY D.D.D. numbers. Mr. Bill Hollis, manager of the Kansas State Telephone Company, waits to be introduced by Mr. Gerald Barkley at an edu- cational assembly. Superintendent Www vlvlddlnfff' NEIL CHUBB MEADOW GOLD MILK Baxter Springs, Kansas LOOKING OVER THE SELECTION, Mr. Gerald Barkley and Mr. Wyatt Laughlin con- template which cookie to choose with the least calories at the Barkley's annual Christmas tea. With an almost uncanny ability to see through alihis and excuses, and with a ready humor for any situation, Mr. Wyatt Laugh- lin, our principal, has been with Riverton High School for 35 years. Starting on the faculty as a coach and math teacher and continuing his service as principal, he always urges the Ramblers to do their hest in every phase of their lives. MR. WYATT LAUGHLIN Principal They Serve By Turning ut Good Citizens STANDING IN FRONT OF THE WELCOME SIGN, Mr. Wyatt Laughlin and Mr. Ira Welker, former superintendent of Riverton High School, wait to renew old acquaintances and greet former students at the commencement exercises. DAILY ENTRIES IN THE SCHOOL JOURNAL to record all business transactions are made by school sec- retary, Mrs. Ada Marie Larison. PIGGLY WIGGLY Columbus, Kansas Variety Of Activities Attracts YUM' YUM' Riverton's favorite eanut butter cookies Cafeteria cooks Mar . . -p . , - garet Rogers, Daisy Umphenour, Mary Smallwood, Elsie Evans, and Leona May, work fast to meet the 11:20 rush. NOW THIS IS HOW WE DID IT at Boys' State, ex- plain Clinton Hall and Walter Patton as they lead the student body in an unusual cheer at the first pep as- sembly. COMEDIAN Jan Berkshire re-dem- onstrates one of his magic tricks, called those sharp pains in my chest, with the assistance of An- drew Shetley. WIMER TIRE SERVICE Joplin, Missouri I4 t L t Many Students To Riverton High ohool RIDING GAILY through theiforest, the new guidance counselor, Mr. Gene Simmons, por- trays Little Red Riding Hood at initiation. what makes a school worth loading into a crowded bus with an armload of books, staying up late to cram for finals, explaining your report card to your parents, keeping awake in class when spring fever reaches the epidemic stage, and returning library -books when they are due? Is it the grades you get- or donit get-the friends you make, the trophies you win, the autographs you collect in the yearbook, the trouble you cause freshmen during initiation, the gossip sessions in the halls, or the fear of having to work at a real job? What- ever it,' is, it lured 210 youths back to Riverton where they advanced toward the maturity of adulthood during the ,64-'65 school year. MCCARTNEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY and H. D. YOUNGMAN CONTRACTOR Baxter Springs, Kansas SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER Bill Duckwall instructs Billie Stone to lean her head a little more to the right EVERYTHING IS NEW-new year, new band suits new pep tunes! Rambler band members play lively tunes to inspire the Rains on to victory. Ramblers Are Teenagers- Teenagers Have Fun The Riverton marching hand, the junior class play entitled 5'Grandad Steps Outf' the bingo games at the senior chicken-noodle dinner, and the 1965 ELECTRON corona- tion all added the impact and vigor of excitement to school activities. Our spirit put a bounce in our steps and gave a new meaning to our lives as students of Riverton High School. B-5, O-71, I-20! Bingo is enjoyed by every one at the senior chicken- noodle dinner. r JUST AS LONG JOHN SILVER HAD pieces of eight, mona Evans, Carol George, Becky Scott, Cheryl McCeary. so RHS. has wealth in the beauty and personality of the SECOND ROW: Vincent Brannon, Mike Bond, Johnny eight ELECTRON couples-in-wailing. FRONT ROW: Paula Shafer, Gary Gilmore, Lisle Messer, Billy Cates, Dave Rob- Slease, Connie Craig, Joyce Rhoades, Cynthia Mooney, Ra- inson, Hurley Brannon. ROOT MANUFACTURING COMPANY Baxter Springs, Kansas CAST MEMBERS OF UCRANDAD STEPS OUT take time out for a breather and a quick glance at their lines before the matinee performance. FRONT ROW: Hazel Brown tTrudy Norwoodl, Kathy Scott fJudy Norwoodj, Joyce Russell iLudie Norwoodl, Cynthia Mooney KMiss Abby Higginsl, Suzan Laughlin lMrs. .lobe Feeneyj, Leroy Ludlum KCrandadJ. SECOND ROW: Mike Rawlins iDetec- tivel, Nanc' Sneed fTillyJ, Billy Cossairt fBig Jim Ma- honeyl, Janice Carnahan iBetty Shadduckl, Johnny Shafer Uack Norwoodb, David Barkley fKip Shadduckl, Joyce Rhoades fMrs. Laura Mortonl. X fi PREPARING TO TAKE Leroy Ludlum fflrandadl to bed, Joyce Rhoades fMrs. Laura Morton! tells Cynthia Mooney CMiss Abby w MARKED PRECISION ACCENTUATES trophy-win- ning Rambler band as they present il dazzling half- time.sl1ow. BAXTER STATE BANK and CECIL GIBSON, CONTRACTOR Baxter Springs, Kansas Higgins? good night as Billy Cossairt lBig Jim Mahoneyl pauses to ' wave before escorting her home. I7 4 EMPIRE REPRESENTATIVE, Mr. John Greninger, briefs senior honor students: Toni Dugan, Andrew Shetley, Clinton Hall, and Anita Beth Clark, before they embark on their day's activities at the Empire Honor Student Conference in Joplin. BUS DRIVERS, Hugh Dobkins, Jr., Mike Hibhard, Elmer Cates, Gail Murry, Albert Sneed, and Fernie Wells, review their daily bus schedules. RULING IN A CIRCUS WORLD, Queen Judy Livingston and es- cort Walter Patton pause in front of the traditional circus wagon. The key word to school activities at Riverton i: participation Activities range from attending con ferences to become better acquainted with company operations, selling chances to earn a penny in a con- test, and studying farm terminology to win the hon or of F.F.A. Sweetheart, to displaying projects at thi industrial arts open house. As the school year draws near its end, activities center around the summing up of outstanding ac complishments. Many memories of the past year fil our minds, some events even bring a tear or two Looking back, ive see the fun we have had, the prida we have felt, and the friends we have made as we lived and learned through the 1964--1965 school year Books, Brains, Buses All Co Into Making 0 PERSONALITY, POPULARITY AND KNOWLEDGE of farm tech- niques aid the members of the Future Farmers of America in the selection - 'Q BOB PAGE AUTO SUPPLT and THE KANSAS STATE TELEPHONE COMPANY - Baxter Springs, Kansa 1 MERITED PRIDE SHOWS in the face of Doyle it Hall as he displays his Lea cedar chest made in wood shop. eauties, Beaus- p Busy School Da of the F.F.A. Sweetheart, Betty Myers, freshman. At- tendants elected to the royal court were: Judith Murry, seniorg Janice Carnahan, juniorg Ruth Babb, sophomore. f -Ninn BAXTER SPRINGS CITIZEN nd PRICE MOTOR COMPANY Baxter Springs, Kansas T0 RECEIVE A CITATION from any or- ganization requires study and hard work. John Hom was the recipient of such an honor from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge for an original oration con- cerning the individual rights and obliga- tions in our democracy. I9 Theme Of Autumn Leaves Brightens I Members of the football team voted for their choice of these four Rambler lovelies: Gerry Hitchcock, freshmang Darlene Hilton, sophomore, Hazel Brown, juniorg and Toni Dugan, senior. In half-time ceremonies, the band played fanfares as the candidates circled the football field in shiny convertibles. Football escorts were Bobby Dugan, Clinton Hall, Johnny Shafer, and Don Wade. As the candidates took their places in front of the beautiful float which was decorated by the Student Council, depicting an autumn leaf,-co-captains Walter Patton and Don Williams announced and crowned Toni Dugan as the 1964 Homecoming Queen. Connie Craig, vice- president of the Pep Club, presented her with the royal bouquet. Alumni and fans of Riverton High School crowded the bleachers to capacity to see the defeat of St. Mary's in a spine-tingling football game. The vic- torious team, the four happy girls, and the Student Council's decorations were the formula for a success- ful evening. THE EVENING OF OCTOBER 23 brought memorable moments to the 1964 royal court as they reigned over the homecoming activities. SEATED: Gerry Hitchcock, freshmang Darlene Hil- ton, sophomore, Hazel Brown, juniorg Toni Dugan, senior. HOW LUCKY CAN YOU BE? Ramblers' Queen Toni Dugan waits for the traditional kiss from co-captain Walter Patton while Don Williams and Don Wade observe. THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY Joplin, Missouri X-any If Suspense Ends, Joy Begins- CAPTAIN SILVER PROTECTS THE SEA CHEST from the Gerry Hitchcock, freshmeng John Dickson and Juanita Myers, 1965 ELECTRON finalists. STANDING: Tonny Bailey and sophomoresg Jimmy Umphenour and Carol Martin, juniors. Amid pirates, palm trees, and treas- ure chests, members of the ELEC- TRON court reigned. The coronation, with the theme of Treasure Island, marked the end of three weeks of ex- citing campaigning. Selection was made on the number of annuals sold by each individual couple. Gailey clad pirates watched as Harold Geisler, king, crowned Anita Beth Clark, 1965 ELECTRON queen. Attendants: Gerry Hitchock and Ton- ny Bailey, freshmen, Juanita Myers and John Dickson, sophomores, Carol Martin and Jimmy Umphenour, jun- iors, also received a share of the booty of gifts and memories. GOLDEN MEMORIES from the gilded treasure chests will thrill the four lovely couple of the Treasure Island court for many years. NEWMAN 'S DEPARTMENT STORE Joplin, Missouri Senior Class Transforms Stage Into Ga Circus A BEAUTIFUL SMILE made Carol Ber- ry, freshman, a very charming candidate. THE SOPHOMORES voted for ANNOUNCINC the junior candidate, their choice . . . Janet Crane. Joyce Rhoades, adds excitement and anticipation. The atmosphere of a gay circus world per- meated the air on the night of February 19, 1965. The ceremony, between the B and A games with Frontenac, climaxed ten colorful and exciting days of fund-raising activities. The queen candidates, chosen from their respective classes, competed for the honor of being queen of this activity, sponsored by the senior class. A beam of light followed each queen candidate and her escort around the darkened gymnasium. Then, the big moment arrived! Judy Livingston, senior, escorted by Walter Patton, was announced the winner of the 1965 Basketball Queen contest. Co-captain Don Williams bestowed the tradition- al kiss to the reigning queen. Her attendants were: Carol Berry, freshman, Janet Crane, soph- omoreg Joyce Rhoades, junior. THE BEAUTIFUL TIARA, the attractive young couple, Mike Joseph and Lisa Porter, and the senior candidate, Judy Livingston, add the bright touches to the ceremony. L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY John N. Rooney, Class Rings and Announcements John J. Rooney, Yearbooks Attleboro, Massachusetts 4tmosphere For Queen Of The Court Ceremony SPRING RIVER INN R t K Judy Livingston SENIOR HOLIDAYS BRING SPECIAL ACTIVITIES for Rive-rton's Miss Jingle Belle candidate, Judith Murry, and Miss Merry PRIDE IN THEIR ACHIEVEMENT is mirrored in the faces of Riverton's B.P.W. Girl of the Month representatives who received recognition at their monthly meetings. SEATED: Gay Christmas runner-up, Sue Ann Auman. Stangl. STANDING: Mrs. Irma Crawford, president, Mrs. Lu- cille Brown, vice-president, Toni Dugan, Susan Blanchard, Anita Beth Clark, Linda Larison. BAXTER 25c CAR WASH and COTTAGE-INN CAFE Baxter Springs, Kansas enior Honors Climax Active School Participation In any group there are certain people who are out- standing in those qualities of personality, leadership, and responsibility. These exceptional students of R.H.S., chosen by the faculty, were honored as Senior Superla- tives, D.A.R. representative, B.P.W. Girl of the Month, and delegates to Boys' and Girls' State. Other honors bestowed upon Riverton's students were the selection of Miss Merry Christmas and Miss Jingle Belle candidates. Members of the Student Council se- lected the Miss Merry Christmas representative, while the participants in Miss Jingle Belle contest was spon- sored by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Baxter Springs. PERSONALITY PLUS Don Williams and Anita Beth Clark DEPENDABLE Linda Larison and Don Sumner MOST LIKELY T0 SUCCEED Harold Geisler and Toni Dugan CLARK GAS COMPANY and WESTERN AUTO Baxter Springs, Kansas agp? Q i iiffrixi B I 1 VOTE FOR CLINT KPOOLJ HALL. Yes, nicknames are a Larison, Clinton Hall, and Walter Patton, prepare for a big week good way to catch the voters' eye, remarks Mrs. Beatrice at Girls' and Boys' State. Scheurich as Riverton's delegates, Anita Beth Clark, Linda Varigug Tglgnttg Cgmbing T0 nan. CANDIDATE, Anita Beth clark, pauses Create uttstanding Students BEST ALL AROUND Gay Stangl and Clinton Hall on her way from the fieldhouse to admire the school's roses. R BRAND DRY GOODS and HARMON HARDWARE Baxter Springs, Kansas -f at Urgcmizations S iii 1 9' at Q, ages-W ... . W, Combined with classes, organizations make our school an ever-growing institution of learning. ln organizations, youth learns by participating in the work so essential to school life and the future of each individual. To learn working with others, to impress the importance of making friends, to help those in need, to encourage qualities of leadership, and to bring out the best in each individual-all are the objectives of the organizations of Riverton High School. 29 Continued Efforts Attain Goals Specially appointed committees in charge of decorat- ing the Homecoming float, getting flowers and the crown for the queen, selling miniature stuffed Rams. peddling mistletoe, and sponsoring an all-school skat- ing party worked diligently to keep up the school spirit and Student Council's budget. Projects of this type keep members busy promoting good will and working to improve student-teacher relations. Sixteen members, representing their respective classes, worked toward three main goals of promoting the welfare of students. preserving and maintaining the good name and traditions of the school, and co- operating with the faculty in promoting better citizen- ship. ADDING THE FINISHING TOUCHES to the Christmas rm- SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND THEIR FATHERS donated by the P,T.A. and placed in the fieldhouse are Student Stand at attention while being imrvduced HI Sflldelli COUN- Council members. eil sponsored Fathers Night game. S F 'Q VIVID PERSONALITIES MARKED with quick minds exemplify Student O C 8: S DRIVE IN and WAYNE MOORE PLUMBING Baxter Springs, Kansas Aww, 2 5 S Q I VZELHI Q 11 .., 'Set P3 2' 1' TT zz' HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIAN, Mrs. Helen Hight, demonstrates the proper use of the card catalogue to Library Club lllt'll'llR'I'S. SEATED: Nancy Graham, Shirley Beyer, Katty Phillips. STANDING: Norenc Cooper, Mieliael Brooks, ,ln-rry Hodge, llvlen Ferguson, Judith Murry. librarians were very busy this year keeping up with the many duties. Among -their jobs were eheeking Council officers: Clinton Hall, prvsidentg Linda Lari- son, seeretaryetreusurerg and David Barkley, vif'e-presi- dent. J. C. PENNY COMPANY and MEIER MOTORS books in and out. notifying people when books were overdue. shelving hooks. filing magazines, helping stu- dents find information, and keeping the bulletin boards up to date. OH, W'0N'T 'l'l'llS llli FUN FOR WHOMEVER buys it! Freshman 11-pri-seritativvs, Gerry Hitch- cock, Sue Carnahan, and Carol Berry, look over the 5'import0d niistletoc before trying their sales- manship. Baxter Springs, Kansas 3' lhrough Participation Emphasis on farming and of the specializa- tion and importance of farming methods is greatly stressed by Rivertonis Future Farmers of America program. The learning to do part of the motto is of high caliber as the customers of today's society are always demanding more and better products. To supply these products is the aim of the farmerg but knowledge of how to obtain prime yields. better breeds, and greater seed varieties must be applied to the farming program to achieve successful results. lnitiation, judging contests, parties, and work projects added sparkle to the program of the local F.F.A. Chapter. F.F.A. C-REENHANDS are fearful of what is ahead for them as they solemnly wait for the moment of in- itiation to arrive. CHAPTER PRESIDENT Clark Hall chuckles mis- chievously at the expression on Tom Weakley's face as he distributes initiation 'igoodicsw to new members. AN UNWARY CREENHAND is about to receive the shock of a lifetime as he is urged by Glen Myers, vice-president, to reach into the electrically charged water tank. ARE YOU SURE IT IS JUST STEW? questions Dwight DeBusk as Larry Porter prepares to feed him the consolation prize for being a good sport. HOWARD'S SUPER MARKET and STAG SHOP Baxter Springs, Kansas HOWARD'S SUPER MARKET and STAG SHOP Baxter Springs, Kansas 'i--l l SAY, DID YOU HEAR ABOUT . . . ? Sopho- more girls gang up at the slumlJerless party to exchange the latest gossip. ' BROWSING THROUGH MAGAZINES to obtain current information for an informative panel dis- cussion over Success,fuI Marriage are Marcia Lari- son, Connie Craig, Paula Slease, and Joyce Vaughan. SECOND HOUR TELLS THE STORY-time for a candy bar for hungry girls whd skip breakfast. i i' A GROUP OF GIRLS with one aim, one purpose, and many ques tions--F.H.A. officers. The 1964-65 officers, inducted by the retirin. officers, were recognized at an all-school installation ceremony. NEW OFFICERS: Carol George, devotional leader, Ramona Evans, his toriang Toni Dugan, treasurerg Evelyn Mann, seeretaryg Pat Fail MILO CI-IEW DRUG COMPANY Baxter Springs, I Y Xi we 'TE fi Iwi ' fu- . F.H.A. SPONSORED faculty Christmas tea provides an afternoon break for Mr. Charles Shanks, Mrs. Wynona Stout, and Miss Lila Joseph. iliamentariang Janice Carnahan, reporterg Anita Beth Clark, vice- fsidentg Gay Stangl, president. RETIRING OFFICERS: Cheryl tter, Linda Larison, Terry Gilmore, Beverly Carnahan, Sharon att, Nanc' Sneed, Carmen Hall. Special Projects Show Enthusiasm, Effort SURPRISE! SURPRISE! Miss America of 1980! Anita Beth Clark seems dazed after presenting a skit entitled, At The Beauty Parlor, at the District J Fall Conference KING 'QOUIE INTERNATIONAL, INC. and R WIDALL SERVICE STATION Baxter iprings, Kansas YOU NAME IT-WE CAN DO IT. Freshman girls concentrate on attrac- tive Christmas decorations to add to the holiday festivities. NSniff, Sniff-Ahmmm-vanilla-for is it chocolate? The de- licious fragrance tells us that Future Homemakers of America members are creating cupcakes or cookies to add a delightful touch to the social hour of a club meeting. The District 'T' Conference held in Pittsburg was important in drawing F.H.A. chapters closer together. It gave the girls an opportunity to discuss club projects. programs, and activities with other clubs. During the year, the project of the local chapter was Mar- riage Calls for Preparationw which tied in with the year's ob- jective, 6'Contributing to the Joys and Satisfaction of Family Living, under the guidance of the advisor, Miss Lila Joseph. 35 ? 1 P l 1' I 1 3 5 so E j, ii TAKING THEIR JOB OF BACKING THE TEAM serious- ball game to back the team with cheers and spirit. Q JW' i ly, members of the Pep Club appear consistently at every Win, lose, or draw . . . Riverton fans turn out in great multitudes to support the Rambler team. Fortunately, the losses and draws are few. The Pep Club and hand present Q ' lively and intricate demonstrations of spirit. The grandstands, bleachers, and student .4 sections reverberate with yells. The excitement of a kick-off and the thrill of a basket . . . then the triumphant V-I-C-T-0-R-Y! Victory! Victory! That's our cry! The problems of keeping a united cheering section falls to six cheerleaders. In their neat colorful outfits they jump and yell urging greater efforts from the people who back the team. With sunny personalities and sincere friendliness, the cheerleaders are the am- bassadors of good will to the Rambler opponents. DAVE'S MENS WEAR and CROWN LA ES INC 36 Baxter Springs and Gale , Kansai g KEEPING SCHOOL SPIRIT flying high is the responsibility of the varsity cheerleaders. KNEELINC: Carol George, Juan- LOOKING OVER NEW CHEERS submitted by the cheer- leaders are the Pep Club officers and sponsors. SEATED: Susan Blanchard, presidentg Connie Craig, vice-presidentg Ramona Evans, secretary and treasurer. STANDING: Miss Lila Joseph and Mrs. Barbara Sheffield, sponsors. we f. - - - ATKINS I. C. A. FOOD STORE and BRUCE SWEET FURNITURE, APPLIANCE, AND GIFTS Baxter Springs, Kansas ita Myers, Marjo Gold. STANDING: Anita Beth Clark, Cyn- thia Mooney, Cay Stangl. Dauntless Spirit pholds Traditions, Cheer Team PHYSICAL FITNESS, MUSCLE ENDURANCE, STRENGTH, AND GOOD LOOKS are all a part of the Rambler Lettcrmen's Club. But watch out men . . . with a Special Interestslfxpanded Through Club Activities ' big build-up like that we would not want to end up as a big failure! LETTERMEN'S CLUB Sponsoring the go of the R.H.S. sports section are the members of the Letterxnen's Club. These young men, representing the three upper classes, are the horses of the football, ballerinas'? of the basketball, and wings of the track divisions. Their spirit and determination add BIBLE CLUB MEMBERS LISTBN PROUDLY to Andrew Shetley, president, while he calls attention to their new meeting place. VIAJAR HACIA AMERICA LATINA-Travel to Latin America. Spanish and French Club members, under the supervision of Mr. Robert Eldredge, enjoy the high- lights of an interesting and colorful bulletin board. f greatly to the over-all spirit of the school. After all, what is a Lettermen's Club without drive-a school without sports? BIBLE CLUB With the aim of promoting and holding the banner of Christianity in our school, the Bible Club provides weekly fellowship for the young people of R.I'I.S. In their meetings, the members and visitors enjoy singing, listening to special speakers, discussing Bible teachings, and playing games. FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUBS Each year brings old and new students to R.H.S., and with these students come the enthusiasm to seek knowl- edge of the language of our world. To provide for this need, both Spanish and French Clubs are offered to interested students. ED'S I. G. A. THRIFTWAY and CONSOLIDATED SUPPLY COMPANY Baxter Springs, Kansas and Picher, Oklahoma -EEANNING ACTION suors for the sports section is 'easier said than done for Terry Brooks, photographer, and Clinton Hall, sports . CONTINUALLY ARCUING about everything from the technicality of a sentence structure to the importance of a layout, Miss Mary Ann Talbot, advisorg Susan Culbert- son, editor: and Andrew Shetley. assistant editor, plan the details of the 1965 ELECTRON. taff Compiles Largest Book Ever Anticipation and excitement are in the minds of the ELECTRON staff as they strive to plan an outstanding yearbook. Rushing to meet deadlines and devoting hours to tedious .work, the staff finally accomplishes this goal. This is how the eventful year of '64- '65 was captured. Let this be a hook filled with memories from the staff to you. THE TIME IS PURRRRRR-FECT to order the 1965 yearbook. Linda Larison and Evelyn Mann, activities editors, are busy posting ad vertisements to boost the sales of the 1965 yearbook. CHECKING THE ANNUAL AD RECEIPTS are Susan Blanchard and Joyce Swager, busi- ness managers, as the final deadline draws editor. CLASS EDITORS, Janice Carnahan and Billy Gaines discuss balance and spacing as they prepare the senior layout. WESTCO HOME AND AUTO near. and SEELEY'S CAFE Baxter Springs and Riverton, Kansas Sharply arrayed in new uniforms, members of the Rambler Band added zest and flare to many of the year's activities. Band members are kept busy during the year presenting a variety of performances which consist of pre-game and half-time shows at football and basketball games, parades, winter concerts, league and district music festivals, and the annual spring concert. All in all, the band's aim is spreading good music and good will throughout the area. After many hours of hard work, the musicians of Riverton High School have become proficient in many fields of music. Perhaps the most outstanding of these being the first-place trophy which the band won for being the best-marching unit out of 42 other marching bands at the Tulsa State Fair. Members of the band also participated in the band clinic at Southeast High School under the supervision and direction of the University of Arkansas music director, Dr. Richard Worthington. SETTING THE PACE for the band's marches, waltzes, and overtures are the members of the percussion section who really do a bang-up job. grecision Drills Thrill pectators THE BATON IS RAISED, the whistle echoes through the airg members of the marching band snap to attention in response to John Hom, drum major. Ray, Karen Turner, Charles Culbertson, Carolyn Mason, Joyce Chris Fuller, Anita Beth Clark. FOURTH ROW: Clark Hall, Rhoades, Linda Larison, Johnny Livingston, David Barkley, Doris Mishler, Carol Martin, Carol Berry, Hazel Brown. Di- Bob Moncrief, Greg Kirk, Ronnie Horn, Don Sumner, Susan rector: Mr. .lim Fleming. Blanchard, Clinton Hall, Carol Albertson, Janet Anderson, MARTIN 'S Joplin, Missouri and Miami, Oklahoma -if 42 3, 4 F' is Q f-H w is by W QQ S? 2 Q 5 if w W iw' 'Q W f E S Q.1,,S x X -1- , - -1, LA.- 3' 1? Q ES gy V: Hg , 0 I f , K 3 ig I 1 wk QS gk , gf X n Q X 5, 3 X, 56159 3 , ' ' ' 5 ' ga ,, Q ,E Y uv -bf aa 3 .hi if 5 :wg S' ,. , :jg 5 Q Q . 5 x In J! Tl Sharpening pronunciation and developing good tone quality are some of the many precise voice procedures used by forty members of the concert choir. Each day the choir practices to prepare for concerts, district music festivals. and singing engagements before com- munity groups. Songs ranging from The Annuncia- tionn to more lively compositions were included in the programs throughout the year. Mr. Jim Fleming, director, led the choir in the annual Christmas Vesper Service. During their per- formance of this program, the choir presented a va- riety of Christmas melodiesg and, in conclusion, the singers wished the entire audience a Merry Christmas season by singing We Wish You A Merry Christmas. Musicians ain I nowledge And Through Practice LooKINc BRIGHjI'-EYED and sway to mu at-.1 some of tht- CONCERT CHOIR-FRONT ROW: Donna Anderson, Wilma Youngblood, Nancy Graham, Barbara Coles, Donald Abbott, Don Sumner, Neal McDonald, Kathy Hanson, Linda Holman, Ruth Babb. SECOND ROW: Kathy Scott, Janet Crane, Dar- lene Hilton, Marjo Cold, David Barkley, Ronald Pulley, Clark Hall, Juanita Myers, Susan Blanchard, Anita Beth Clark, Myra talented components of the concert choir as they prepare to make a trip to Joplin to sing for the Kiwanis Club. Neighbers. THIRD ROW: Linda Carriger, Doris Mishler, Jackie VanAuker, James Duncan, Clinton Hall, Billy Gaines, John Horn, Ronnie Horn, 'Johnny Livingston, Becky Small- wood, Pat Neighbers. FOURTH ROW: Ramona Evans, Kay Bates, Joyce Russell, Brenda Outt, Chlea Paradee. 44 BECK FLORAL and HARTLEY DRUG AND THE TREASURE HOUSE Baxter Springs, Kansas ?...... QQ? lVERTon Time, Practice, And Effort All Show SEASON'S SCOREBOARD R.H.S. OPPONENT 'Frontenac 19 19 'Erie 6 18 'College High 28 0 'Southeast 31 13 'Arma 21 0 St. Mary's 12 7 'Baxter 0 14- 'Girard 6 34- 'Galena 52 6 Crawford-Neosho-Cherokee League Games LET ME GIVE YOU A HANDf' exclaims Mike Rawlins 1271 RAMBLER Mike Rawlins 1271 urges Bobby Dugan 1133 to as he and Perry Slease C261 prepare to halt a Girard power play wait for him as they respond to Coach Bezinque's call to while Walter Patton 1703 whispers sweet nothings to another enter the game. opponent. 46 a OWENS SPORTING GOODS and RILEY'S GROCERY Joplin, Missouri, and Riverton, Kansas El As Rams Finish Season With A 5-3-1 Record VARSITY SQUAD: FRONT ROW: .lohn Dickson, Brad Clark, Bobby Gandy, Joe Hubbard, Paul Rogers, Lisle Messer, Jack Mann, Charles Auman, Earl Carriger. SECOND ROW: Billy Cossairt, Tom Weakley, Ronnie Hom, Clark Hall, Terry Shetley, Perry Slease, Mike Bond, David Barkley, Gary Gilmore, Under the superb coaching of Roger Bezinque and William Samuels, the Riverton Rams' grid squad fin- ished their 1964- season posting a 5-3-1 overall record with a 4-3-1 standing in the Crawford-Neosho-Cherm kee League. ln the season's grid opener, the Ram defied predic- tions with a 19-19 tie against the Frontenac Raiders. Perry Slease, hard-running halfback, rammed the Raiders for three touchdowns on runs of 3, 5, and 75 yards. Although trailing 19-12 at half time, the Raiders slipped by the Rams in the third quarter to tie the score and tally the last T.D. of the game. A C.N.C. Conference tussle with favored Erie brought an 18-6 defeat for the Rams. Riverton's lone touchdown came early in the first quarter on a one- yard plunge by quarterback David Barkley. Erie's lightning passing offense weakened the Rains and en- abled the Red Devils to make their victory mark. COYLE IMPLEMENT COMPANY John Deere Equipment Pittsburg, Kansas Hany Bryant, Manager. THIRD ROW: Walter Patton, Clinton Hall, Mike Rawlins, Johnny Shafer, Don Williams, Harold Geisler, Bobby Dugan, Russ Garber, Rickey Gandy, Coach Roger Bezinque, Assistant Coach William Samuels. DEFENSIVE BATTLE PLANS are relayed to Walter Pat- ton UOJ by Coaches Roger Bezinque and William Samuels as the Rams prepare to meet the undefeated St. Mary's Panthers. GUARD WALTER PA'l'I'ON Co-captain END DON WILLIAMS Co-captain Eight Rambler Football Players Check Taking advantage of every mistake College High made, the Rams roared to a 28-0 victory over the Comets. The Rams started their touchdown parade on an opening kick-off scamper by Rambler fullback Russ Garber. Perry Slease scored the Rams second T.D. on a jaunt off right tackle. In the third and fourth periods of play, Russ Garber and Perry Slease again scored for their team. As play ended, the Rams were less than one foot from a 33-O victory. Sophomore fullback Russ Garber started the wheels rolling for the Rams early in the first quarter as they breezed by Southeast 31-13. Russ Garber's T.D. ex- ample was followed by left halfback Gary Gilmore as he scored on a 10-yard run off left end. Perry Slease also scored on a 52-yard run in the third quarter which was followed by a pass completion touchdown from quarterback Bobby Dugan to left end Don Wil- liams. Tallying in the fourth period of play, the Lancers ended their scoring and handed the Rams a 31-13 victory. GUARD MIKE BOND A. J. CRIPE BAKING CO., INC. and PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF PITTSBURG, INC. Pittsburg, Kansas GUARD CLINTON HALL CENTER CLARK HALL In Suits For The Last Time GETTING A BIRD'S EYE VIEW of the play is quarterback David Barkley C121 as he watches fullback Don Wade C281 go for the first-and-ten. FULLBACK DON WADE DERFELT FUNERAL HOME and HERRELSON'S DRUGS Galena, Kansas HEY, REFEREE, blow the whistle, four against one is no fair! ex- claims Perry Slease 1265 as he is about to be tackled by a host of Girard Trojans. Rambler backfielders ground out 250 yards on the gridiron to add to their record of three consecutive wins as they stormed to a 21-O victory over the Arma Bulldogs. Russ Garber scored ,the first T.D. for the Bill Blue on a two-yard plunge through the Arma defense. The Rams butted through a tough Bulldog bulwark to score again in the second quarter on a run by halfback Perry Slease. A conversion com- pletion to Johnny Shafer gave the Rams a 14-0 halftime edge. The last two periods of play saw Perry Slcase again striking pay dirt as he squeezed over the lime stripe for the last Rambler T.D. of the game. St. Mary's of Pittsburg met defeat for the first time this season at the hands of the mighty Rams. Russ Garber scored early in the first quarter on a four-yard zero play which was later followed by a 65-yard, kick-off return by Mike Rawlins. St. Mary's scored early in the game on an end sweep by their quarterback. The victory gave the Rams their fourth straight victory of the season. Desire Takes Precedence Over Predictions As FRESHMAN SQUAD-FRONT ROW: Kenneth lAT11rI1er, Jim- ROW: Stanley Elsten, Randy Feezell, Don Abbott, Keith Miner, my Potts, Ricky Carter, Richard Sankey, Terry Green, Ronnie Mark Jones, Harley Brannon, Ronnie Shetley, Tonny Bailey, Clark, Tommy Jones, Randy Commons, Leon King. SECOND Darrell Neal. CITIZEN STATE BANK, Member of F.D.I.C and HERRELSON'S GAS AND OIL Galena, Kansas HERE! TAKE THIS AND GO! remarks David Barkley 1122 as he X tucks the football into the stomach of a teammate. HALFBACK BOB CANDY Rams Down Many Fcwored Foes During Season TACKLE HAROLD GEISLER GALENA SENTINEL and THE GOLDEN RULE STORE Galena, Kansas Baxter Lions slipped by the Rams 14-0 in their annual rivalry this season. The half-time score read 7-0 for Baxter with the Rams only two feet away from a touchdown. Scoring again in the fourth quar- ter, the Lions wrapped up the game with a 14-0 de- cision in their favor. The Rams fell under the hoofs of the charging Girard Trojans and were swamped 34-6 in their last home C.N.C. League battle of the season. The Ramblers' only T.D. came in the fourth quarter on a 60-yard pass interception run by Bobby Dugan. Girard's scoring was situated in each of the four periods of play. Finishing the season in perfect style was the thoughts of the Rams as they trounced the Galena Bulldogs 52-6. Perry Slease lead the scoring list with five touchdowns, assisted by Russ Garber and Gary Gilmore who each scored singles. The win left the Rams in fourth place in the C.N.C. League Confer- ence for the 1964 football season. W ombine For A Thrilling Basketball Season 5,5 AU ,,..J...J VARSITY SQUAD: Walter Patton, Clinton Hall, Don Sum- ber, Terry Shetley, Clark Hall. ner, Don Williams, Bobby Dugan, Johnny Shafer, Russ Gar- '64-'65 Varsity Scores RIVERTUN UPPONENT THE MAN BEHIND THE SCENES whose hard work 34 Girard 36 reflects in the constant neatness and beauty of our 38 Galena 33 fieldhouse is Ted Rawlins, fieldhouse custodian. 60 Southeast 64 C C C C 37 College High 35 44 Erie 64 59 Arma 37 37 Baxter 29 42 Frontenac 50 42 Baxter 50 C. N. C. League Tournament 42 Girard 51 51 Galena 41 51 Southeast 49 47 College High 50 56 Erie 50 68 Arma 55 57 Baxter 63 T 52 Frontenac ' 57 45 St. Mary's 36 32 Frontenac 48 Class B District Toumament CURE'S CUSTOM UPHOISTERY AND AUTO GLASS Galena, Kansas Ramblers Prove Victorious Inspite Of Odds CLOSELY GUARDED BY THE TOW- ERING HANDS of a Baxter player, Glen Myers 1325 looks hopefully for a clear pass. CONTROLLING THE TIP is Rambler center, Don Williams 1401, who aids the Rams in getting off to a flying start against their arch-rivals, Baxter Springs Lions. GAME-WINNING POINTS off the fingertips of Bobby Dugan 1141 pour through the net to wrap up a Riverton Rambler victory over the Southeast Lancers. GALENA DRUG STORE and MAC'S CLEANERS Galena, Kansas L B to one I Hoop Record RIVERTON OPPONENT 38 Girard 58 50 Galena 37 45 Southeast 36 43 College High 31 38 Erie 43 46 Arma 33 36 Baxter Springs 47 45 Frontenac 56 36 Girard 53 53 Galena 45 54 Southeast 41 51 St. Mary's 46 44 Altamont 50 50 Baxter Springs, 47 Invitational B Team Toumament 36 College High 48 42 Erie 40 54 Arma 51 45 Baxter Springs 60 50 Frontenac 61 TAKING INSTRUCTIONS AND MIXING THEM WITH A LITTLE SKILL are essential to good basket- ball performance, but a cat nap between quarters to maelfie up for the night before is all that Leroy Ludlum ne s. MEMBERS OF THE RAMBLER B TEAM-FRONT ROW: William Samuels. SECOND ROW: Billy Cates, Rickey Gan Paul Rogers, Terry Bond, David Anderson, Allan Bond, Coach dY, I-CTOY Ludlum, -ICYTY SPECT- LEN'S SHOES and TRI-STATE ROCK PRODUCTS, W. O. York, Owner Galena and Riverton, Kansas Experience, Skill, And Desire- Key To uccesf GETTING A SIDE VIEW of that familiar charac- ter, ML B., is Billy Cates 1425 as he breaks up the scoring. plans of a Southeast Lancer opponent. WONDERING IF HE WILL EVER BE ABLE TO JUMP THAT HIGH is Leroy Ludlum 1203, as he watches Jerry Speer C241 and a Baxter opponent wrangle in mid-air for control of the basketball. Each year the basketball team strives tremendously to improve their already outstanding record, and this year the efforts resulted in a record of nine wins and seven losses in the Cherokee-Neosho-Crawford League competition. Members of the A and HB teams did a great job on the court and represented our school, our spirit, and our capabilities in an appropriate manner. BOWLUS SCHOOL SUPPLY, INC. Pittsburg, Kansas For Riverton Ramblers In Future Seasons I FLASHY GUARD Terry Bond 1105 drives for a bucket against the Baxter Lions. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL SQUAD-SEATED: Ricky Gamer, Randy Fm SINKING A FREE THROW for the B team ell, Charles Culbertson, Tony Bailey, Stanley Elsten, Greg Kirk, Randy Com 081156 is Billl' Cates 1423, HS the Ramblefs P1HY6d mons, Coach Roger Bezinque. STANDING: Harley Brannon, Kenneth La host to the league-leading Girard Trojans. Tumer, Ron Shetley. WEAVER'S SERVICE STATION Baxter Springs, Kansas 57 GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM-FRONT ROW: Linda Susan Blanchard, Norene Cooper, Jane Case, Toni Dugan, France, Connie Vaughan, Janice Darnell, Juanita Myers, Shar- Connie Craig, Anita Beth Clark, Paula Slease, Gay Stangl. on Baker, Katty Phillips, Cheryl McGeary. SECOND ROW: Coeds Take Their Place In Interscholostic Sports A new phase of school competition ap- peared at R.H.S. this year in the form of girls' basketball. The hardwood court now echoes with feminine voices, whether adding encouragement to team members, protest- ing to calls, or screaming with the joys of victory. Now a school-sponsored activity, the girls in the blue and gold suits make trips to various other schools to fill their busy athletic schedule. Game Results Riverton Opponent A B B A 47 15 Wyandone 11 21 35 1 1 Grove 27 24 22 4 Afton 27 35 10 13 Fairland 32 24 30 12 Fairland 33 39 37 8 Afton 31 45 41 12 Wyandotte 8 28 COACH Helen Weaver prepares her B team members for a rough tussle with Grove while the 'bench warmers listen attentivcly. BRENEMAN AUTO PARTS and GLEN HAMM, SKELLY GAS Columbus, Kansas K . 5 X V, amy www 4 5 A - Q Q Mg .S N V4hh A l . ., . li - 2 2 if X Q.. Q' Q, .X 15? W Uv .Qt 5 . ,. i 2 3'Si? 'i5 T35 ,xggw x 'm-' K in .1 Q xx . n se Q 2, X E 35 English Research, Speech Techniques id Future Citizens In MRS. HELEN WEAVER B.S. Kansas Statc College English Ill, IV, Girls' Basketball Coach Senior Class Sponsor 1 Who'did he call to2 l mean . . . to whom did he call? Me? Who? Whpm? Shall? Will? Study- ing the fundamentals of correct composition, and reading to understand the ideas found in books, magazines. and newspapers, students discovered that the ability to use words is a big factor in fu- ture success. A memorable phase of junior-senior English is the work that goes into term papers. Students spend hours pouring over books and articles, making no- tations, and worrying over footnote forms. After an anguished interval, the research emerges com- plete from front page to bibliography. Every six weeks the student body of Riverton High School receives an issue of The Rambler,', the school newspaper. Its modern make up, excel- lent art, effective stories, and constructive, hard- hitting editorials are all a result of the hard work of the fifth-hour English IV class. Helping students to learn how to speak effec- tively, the speech class directs attention to one of the most important attributes of life-the voice. Through the work, class members gain confidence and knowledge which enables them to take their place in life. K I 5 PREPARING FOR THEIR GRADE-INFLUENCING BOO! REPORTS are members of the freshman English class. Carolyi MRS. WYNONA STOUT B.S. East Central State College English I, II, Speech Junior Class and Future Teachers of America Sponsor Every Da Activities lason is confidentg she knows her hook forwards, ackwards, and upside down. NO ONE IS IN A POSITION to argue with Larry- Pors ter CPaw Fernheisherk as he demands a , Recreation Hall instead of a liberry. Other members. of the Feudin', Fightin', and Fussin ' speech play cast. also finally agreed. FRONT ROW: Nancy Boyd, llennifer. CHECKING TO SEE that all printed pages are correct is The Rambler editor, John Horn, and a few of his assistants who take time out from regular ,class study to collate the school paper. Weiss, Joyce Rhoades, Larry Porter, Connie Craig. SECOND ROW: John Ray, Janice Carnahan, Finis Jones, Susan Culbertson, Don Williams, Sharon Baker, Dennis Andrews, Mike Bond. RANGELINE MOTOR COMPANY and SMITH TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY Joplin, Missouri MR. ROBERT ELDREDCE B.S., M.S. Kansas State College Beginning Art, Advanced Art, Spanish I, Spanish II, French I Senior Class. Spanish Club, and French Club Sponsor a THE ART STUDENTS GALLERY at the back of studj hall brightens the atmosphere but does not hinder thest Hands, Minds Eagerly Work Together To Gai UESCUCHAMOS A LA BANDA -Let's listen to the hand. Students as they study to enlarge their vocabulary. 1 Flash cards are of distinct usefulness to fourth-hour Spanish I 4 5' ii Q 5 S 5 busy students from getting their homework. fnowledge, Acquire kills Parlez-vous-francais? Como no? Foreign phrases color the speech of language students. Studying menus, cus- toms, history, and spots of interest livens up vocabulary and grammar in Spanish and French classes. By read- ing, by studying, and by speaking together, students begin to master foreign tongues. Thus, they gain a bet- Iter knowledge of themselves and their own language as well as the customs and people of other lands. Who makes the clever signs that advertise the P.T.A. Carnival and the Senior Chicken-Noodle Dinner? The beginning and advanced art pupils do, of course. Designs for houses, dresses, automobiles, landscape scenes, or modern art are the class projects of these artists. A graduate from the art course may not rival Rembrandt, but he does have a deeper appreciation for art and symmetry. Lifetime library habits for everyonew is the aim of Riverton's library program. The job of the librarian is to teach the use of the library-both noiv as students and in the future as adults. Numerous additions have been made to the library, including books, magazines, and various other forms of educational materials. INDUSTRIOUS Norene Cooper, librarian, lends a helping hand to juniors and seniors working on term papers by locating sources of information for them in the READERS' GUIDE TO PERIODI- CAL LITERATURE. MRS. HELEN HICHT HS. Kansas State College Librarian Sophomore Class and Library Club Sponsor 63 Atoms, Angles, And Arachnids Make Homework H eadoches Students wishing to take math all the way through school have a variety of courses to choose from at Riverton High School. They may start with general math and work their way up through college algebra and trigonometry. Algebra I classes learn the relationships and properties, whereas Algebra ll class investigates the extension of the elementary course. Enrollers in geometry memorize theorems, bisect lines, and study the relationship between lines and solids in space. Trigonometry deals basically with the relation- ship of triangles and the general relationship of con- necting trigonometrical functions to angles and arches. College algebra prepares pupils for calculus and other college math courses by working problems with the slide rule instead of pencil and paper. Whatex'er is worth doing is worth doing right, is the philosophy math students form even though the wrong answer sometimes appears. MR. WILLIAM SAMUELS BS., M.S. Kansas State College General Math, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, College Algebra, Assistant Football and Basketball Coach Junior Class Sponsor NO, THAT IS NOT AN ACCENT MARK, explains Johnny Shafer to Steve Green and Robert Clark as they try to clear up some advanced algebra equations. Once upon a time Einstein, Burbank, and Edison con- ducted experiments very similar to those that go on in the science labs of our high school. The ambitious young scientists spend most of the week studying and learning the essential quantities of the project at hand. Then, they drag flasks, crucibles, meter sticks, scales, microscopes, and dissecting knives from cabinets, and proceed to put the newly-gained knowledge into practice. Do they have to get such big worms? Wails of anguish greet the news that today in biology lab the lucky students are to dissect worms. Even though the more squeamish biologists react unfavorably toward the arachlnids, biology is an interesting experience to the rest. What makes a plant grow? How does a star- jsh breathe? One of the school's most important duties is that of training young minds for technical jobs of the future. Chemistry students dabbled with formulas, juggled up neutrons and protons, and applied them- selves diligently to the study of time, space, and matter. The physics lab is concerned with water displace- ment, what makes engines work, and why and how hydraulic jacks operate. For Future Mathematicians And cientists NOW WHERE DID THAT EXTRA PSEUDOPOD come biology lab study the complexities of the amcoba. from? questions Clark Hall as he and other members of the WHILE Charles Auman and Terry Shetley study dili- gently, Earl Carriger tries to persuade his experiment or carbon to appear from his test tube. MRS. BEVERLY ZEY B.S. Kansas Slate College General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Sophomore Class Sponsor 65 MISS MARY ANN TALBOT SPEED AND ACCURACY are essential to Shorthand I students in B.S., M.S. Kansas State College transcribing their notes. Typing I, Typing II, Secretarial Practice, Shorthand Senior Class and Annual Sponsor 66Tools Provide Classroom Variety The business education department of Riverton High School has a personality all its own with background -Qgrggfzge Auto Mechanics, Electricity, General music composed of clickety-click of typewriters. Even the language differs from the laymen variety: one hears ref- Shop, Welding erence to timed writingsf' current trends of business Freshman Class Sponsor correspondence, and reading position. Typing I, Typ- ing ll, secretarial practice, and shorthand make up the i courses offered for the year. Although not everyone taking j business education courses will make the subject a voca- tion, all will profit from the knowledge, skill, and neatness acquired. In these classes a student learns, for instance, that there is more to being a secretary than personality plus fas in some TV showsj g the job demands speed, accuracy, and understanding of business procedures. To become adept at shorthand involves hours of faith- ful practice. Gregg outlines that appear to many as chicken scratching save the stenographer untold volumes of writing. Being one of the best equipped in the state when con- structed and now containing even more facilities, the voca- tional arts building holds a wealth of valuable experience for the student interested in an occupation in the mechan- ical field. The problem of shunting a variable capacitor in a super- heterodyne unit would floor the average student but after taking electronics it becomes very simple. Gusset joints are only one of the many techniques mastered by welding class students. Projects in auto mechanics range from simple battery checks to complete, major overhauls or reassem- bling a discarded engine. All of these classes provide ex- cellent hackgrouncls not only for careers in a chosen field but also for use in everyday life. DOYLE'S OFFICE MACHINES and KARL'S CAMERA SHOP Galena, Kansas and Joplin, Missouri . y . L - sage for the benefit of the fourth-hour government class. Knowing The World We Live In . . . There is an untold wealth of exciting knowledge in the world around us. The social science courses at R.H.S., Ameri- can history, American government, and citizenship, are all de- signed to give the students a better understanding of how our world turns. With this knowledge available in our daily classes, we have no excuse for not understanding the current news. We should be aware of what has happened in the world and what is happening now-using this awareness to guide us to intel- ligent decisions which will affect the future. We must learn, however, to accept new ideas-to he willing to move forward and improve our world. If we learn that, and apply it to our knowledge of the world as it is today, then these classes will have served their purpose. MR. CHARLES SHANKS B.S., M.S. Kansas State College American History, American Government, Bookkeeping Senior Class Sponsor AH THERES THAT MISSING RIVER' FEDERAL AID FOR EDUCATION brings a chuckle from Clark Hall and James Duncan as they review President L Andon B Johnson's State of the Union mes exclalms David Porter to Terry Bond Nancy Boyd and Trudy Lankford Large maps are immea urably valuable to American History students working on their individual maps OKLAHOMA TIRE AND SUPPLY and RIVERTON DAIRY CREME Baxter Springs and Riverton, Kansas 61 Learning By Doing Challenges, Benefits MR. JOHNNY CAREY B.S. Oklahoma State University Vocational Agriculture Sophomore Class and Future Farmers of America Sponsor MR. ARLEY CULBERTSON BS., M.S. Kansas State College Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing Junior Class Sponsor MISS LILA JOSEPH B.S. Kansas State College Vocational Home Economics Junior Class, Future Homemakers of Ameri- ca, and Pep Club Sponsor DR. RICHARD JOSEPH, D.D.S. and .l0SEPH'S SUPER MARKET Galena, Kansas Screaming planers and buzzing saws make one's introduction to wood shop complete, Many useful items, which are displayed in the spring at the annual open house, are made here. Undoubtedly, the quietest hour in the shop is mechanical drawing. Instead of roars and whines from machines, a person hears the soft strokes of pencils laying out orthographics or beautiful homes. Preparing boys for careers in the broad field of agriculture is the primary purpose of our voca- tional agriculture department. Students spend many hours absorbing the knowledge given to them from the agricultural library and in special classroom assignments. Applying the techniques learned through class study, on field trips, and in metal shop requires experience and practice. Soil com- position, livestock analysis, feed and grain market- ing, and plant variations and identification are but a few of the topics discussed in detail. Tomorrow's future homemakers learn and de- velop skills while taking home economics. Some of these skills are sewing, cooking, child care, home management, social living, and interior decoration. New this year was home and family living course offered only to senior girls. These girls plan a wedding, make budgets, and learn the solutions to difficulties often encountered in life. By developing these skills, the girls learn how to be responsible and how to follow directions carefully. TRYING TIMES face Perry Sleas square up a gun rack in wood shop. e and Arley Tash as they CUTTING OUT PICTURES, PAINTING PAPER ROOMS, all a part of the unit on interior decoration for the fifthihour AND COMMENTING ON EACH OTHER'S scrapbooks are home economics girls. ROBESON LUMBER COMPANY and VOCEL BEN FRANKLIN STORE Galena, Kansas Si ,' N-my 5,,.,v,.WW gf 2 ? fiqg ii , A R 3x1 45' f ki f .5 ug k -Q ii Q ws? Wm .. A Vlllurlle X N lg' 1 . , Wm V PREPARING FOR SAFETY and for the knowledge Of COT' who are about to go for a spin in the new drivers' training rect driving procedures are Stanley Elsten and Randy Feezell car. Physical Recreation Interest Man Ramblers. MR. ROGER BEZINQUE B.S. Kansas State College Citizenship, Drivers' Education, Physical Education I, Football and Basketball Coach Freshman Class Sponsor BAXTER SHOE CENTER and KINGREY BEN FRANKLIN Baxter Springs, Kansas To many, the smells of an athletic dress- ing room are irritating and unpleasant, but to some they are very pleasingg they re- mind them of the joyous hours spent par- ticipating in Physical Education l, II, and III. Found in most dressing rooms is the spicy odor of the rubbing compound, which brings to mind its ability to relieve aches and pains. The first-aid kit holds various medical supplies, which give off an aroma not unlike that of a hospital. The fresh, clean fragrance of the bandages is almost erased by the pungent smell of the anti- septics and the sharp, biting fumes of the smelling salts. A musty odor seeps from the equipment room and fills their nostrils. By peering inside, they can see it is caumd by the unused equipment being stored there until it is needed. Most prominent is the odor of the hard-working athletes themselves. This sweaty smell, which is the most un- pleasant of all to some, represents the many hours spent on the gym floor or football field practicing for perfection by the young sports enthusiasts. MR. JIM FLEMING B.M.E., Wichita University Band, Concert Choir, Boys' and Girls' Glee Club Freshman Class Sponsor WARMING UP THE VOICE PROPERLY is essential to good tone and word productiong however, Don Sumner seems uncertain as to whether he is supposed to be singing fe, fay, fait or uh, uh, uh. Techniques and more techniques, scales upon scales, and then the same song over and over . . . Long hours of work and tedious practice go into the polished pieces the music groups present to their audiences. The standards are high and the work is rewarding in the prestige for the school and the musicians. Class-Related Activities Combine To Add Punch To Learning Psychology tied in greatly with the guidance department at R.H.S. this year. Among the many topics discussed by the psychology class were mental health, intel- ligence, personality, maturity, and family living. One of the greatest decisions of a life- time is the choice of a career. Shall I be a doctor, an architect, or. a teacher? Many high school students find it diffi- cult to decide which road to follow. To aid them in their choice, the guidance office door is always open with the counselor ready to give advice. MR. GENE SIMMONS B.A. Union College M.S. Kansas State College Guidance, Psychology Sophomore Class and Student Council Sponsor Student Body Youth is the reason for the shining eyes, glowing faces, and mischievous smiles seen daily in the halls of R.H.S. The vitality of youth which inspires the gleeful shouts and friendly joking is so much a part of the between-class breaks. Freshmen hiding from seniorsg sophomores quietly studyingg juniors exulting in upperclassmanshipg seniors lamenting over the flying years-all are a part of the student body. Class Of '65 Emerges As Mighty eniorf SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Walter Patton, vice-president, Vincent Brarmon, president, Don Williams, treasurerg and MARCIA ADAMS Electron Queen Attendant 3, Band 1-3, Twirler 1-3, Pep Band 1-3, Glee Club 1-3, Concert Choir 3, All-School Musical 23 F.H.A. 1-4-3 Pep Club 1, 2. SANDRA ADAMS Class Officer 1, 2g Band 1, 2, Instrumental Ensemble 1, Pep Band 1, 2, Glee Club 1-3, Vocal Ensemble 1, Concert Choir 1, 2, All-School Musical 23 F.H.A. 23 Pep Club 1, 2, Officer 2. DENNIS ANDREWS Class Play 3, Band 1, 2, Instrumental Ensemble 2g Glee Club 2, 3, All-School Musical 2 3 Bible Club 15 F.F.A. 1-4, Judging Team 2, 33 Library Club 1, 2. SUE ANN AUMAN Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow 43 Miss Merry Christmas Attendant 4, Macy's Young Miss Club lg Electron Queen Attendant 15 Student Council 4: Class Officer 1, 25 Band 1-3, Instrumental Ensemble 1, 2, Pep. Band 1-3, Glee Club 1-4, Vocal Ensemble 1, 2, Concert Choir 1-3, All-School Musical 2g F.H.A. 1-43 Pep Club 1. L ,, , Toni Dugan, secretary, wonder if that precious cap and gown will ever arrive after the measuring becomes a reality. l Tor An Eventful Year At Riverton High chool E JACK BARTLETT Transferred from Baxter Springs 4. 1 MIKE BERRY Glee Club 1-4, Concert Choir 2, 33 Bible Club 1, 2g Thespians 1-3, Officer 3. SHIRLEY BEYER Glee Club 1-33 F.I'l.A. 1-45 F.T.A. 3: Library Club 3, 45 Pep Club 1-4g Spanish Club 1. SUSAN BLANCHARD B.P.W. Girl of the Month 43 Macy's Young Miss Club Ig Electron Queen Attendant 3g Student Council 45 Class Of- ficer 33 Class Play 35 Band I-4, Instrumental Ensemble 1, 2, Pep Band 1-49 Glee Club I-4, Vocal Ensemble I, 2, 4, Concert Choir 1-4, All-School Musical 25 Electron Staff 43 F.H.A. 4: 1-33 Pep Club I-4, Officer 3, 43 Thespians 35 Basket- a 3, 4. DECISIONS! DECISIONS! DECISIONS! Mr. John Rooney, Balfour sales- man, displays the selection of different announcement styles available to members of the committee: Don Sumner, Walter Patton, Toni Dugan, and Susan Blanchard. As we approach the gateway of adult- hood, may it not he with regret, but with a sincere feeling of achievement and a de- sire to forward and maintain the ideals that have marked our days at Riverton High School. May we ever know that we are strong enough to meet and complete any task that our hands are capable of grasping-know- ing full well the splinters in the ladder of success are in the descent, not in the ascent. We. acquire these abilities and other characteristics from, among other things, the ways by which we support our class. Sponsoring the senior chicken-noodle din- ner, peddling many different kinds of can- dy, supporting the senior pie supper, dis- tributing Christmas cards, operating the concession stand, backing the Christmas Bazaar, and selling chances on everything from groceries to a hair dryer are just a few of the many senior activities for the 63 members of the class. Now, as never before, may the step ahead into the world of tomorrow be taken with a sense of that which lies before us- an honest and true analysis of the respon- sibility which is to be ours, a pride and desire to accomplish and attain our goals as mature responsible citizens. SENIORS' BIRD NEST CONCESSION STAND proves profitable for the class treasury when maple bars, popcorn, hamburgers, coffee, and potato chips are on the menu. Susan Culbertson, Judith Murry, and Ednamae Poor wait on freshman Dwight DeBusk and Mike Potter, maintenance and :transportation supervisor. MIKE BOND Electron King Attendant 45 F.F.A. 1-4, Officer 4, Judging Team 1-49 Football 1, 3, 4, Weight Lifting 1. VINCENT BRANNON Electron King Attendant 4: Class Officer 4, Class Play 3j All-School Musical 25 Math Club 23 Weight Lifting 1. TERRY BROOKS . Electron King Attendant 1g Glee Club 1, Concert Choir 13 Electron Staff 3, 4g F.F.A. 1-4, Officer 4, Judging Team 2-4g Football 1, 2, Basketball 2. HARRY BRYANT Concert Choir 1g F.F.A. 1-4, Judging Team 2, 33 Thespians 2, 39 Football 13 Basketball 1. ED BURRIS ALAN CLARK Glee Club 3, Bible Club 13 F.T.A. 2, 33 Math Club 35 Foot- ball 1, Weight Lifting 1, 2. ANITA BETH CLARK B.P.W. Girl of the Month 43 Empire Honor Student Con- ference 43 D.A.R. 43 Senior Superlative 43 Miss Jingle Belle Candidate 23 Student Council 1-3, Officer 23 Class Officer 1, 23 Cheerleader 3, 4g Girls' State Delegate 33 Electron Queen 43 Football Queen Attendant 33 Class Play 33 American Legion Speech Contest 33 State Speech Festival 33 Band 1-4, Instrumental Ensemble 1, 2, 4, Pep Band 1, 2g Glee Club 1-4, Vocal Ensemble 1, 2, 4, Concert Choir 1-4, All-School Musical 23 F.H.A. 1-4, Officer 4g F.T.A. 2, 3, Officer 3g Pep Club 1-43 Rambler Staff 43 Thespians 2, 3, Best Thespian 33 Basketball 4. FLORENE COOPER Library Club 1-3, Officer 23 Spanish Club 3. NORENE COOPER Library Club 1-4, Officer 2, 43 Spanish Club as Basketball 4. CONNIE CRAIG Electron Queen Attendant 43 Macy's Young Miss Club 23 Class Play 3g Speech Play 4g Band 1, Instrumental En- semble 1, Pep Band 13 Glec Club 1-4, Vocal Ensemble 1, 2, 4, Concert Choir 2-4, All-School Musical 23 Bible Club 1-3, Officer 1-32 F.H.A. 1-4, Officer 23 Library,Club 13 Pep Club 1-4, Officer 43 Basketball 4. SUSAN CULBERTSON Electron Queen Attendant 33 Speech Play 43 Glee Club 43 Bible Club 1, Officer 13 Electron Staff 43 French Club 3, Officer 33 F.T.A. 1, 2, Officer 23 Library Club 1, 2, Officer 23 Rambler Staff 4. TONI DUGAN B.P.W. Girl of the Month 4g Empire Honor Student Con- ference 43 Senior Superlative 43 Football Queen 43 F.F.A. Sweetheart Attendant 33 Class Officer 43 Class Play 33 Band 1-4, Pep Band 1, Twirler 2, Majorette 3, 43 Glee Club 1-3, Vocal Ensemble 2, Concert Choir 3, All-School Musical 23 F.H.A. 1-4, Officer 43 Pep Club 1, 23 Rambler Staff 43 Basketball 4. JAMES DUNCAN Class Play 33 Band 1-4, Instrumental Ensemble 4, Pep Band 1-43 Glee Club 1-4, Vocal Ensemble 4, Concert Choir 1-4, All-School Musical 23 Bible Club 2-42 Rambler Staff 43 Spanish Club 33 Weight Lifting 4. PATRICIA FAIR Transferred from Joplin, Mo. 3g F.I'I.A. 3, 4, Officer 4. Work, Play, Laughter, Tears Are Some Of Our Memories i BELIEVE IT OR NOT-Even senior boys: Ed Burris, Mike Bond, SMILING WAITRESS, Judith Murry, waits on the hungry Harry Bryant, and Don Sumner work at the annual fund-raising horde at the senior chicken-noodle dinner. dinner by fixing the slaw. Responding To Challenge, Seniors Find Themselfve ' BILLY GAINES Electron King Attendant lg Band 1, 2, Pep Band 1, 2g Glee Club 1-4, Concert Choir 1-4, All-School Musical 23 Electron Staff 43 F.F.A. 1, 2, Officer 2, Judging Team 2g Thespians 2, 35 Weight Lifting 1. BOBBY CANDY Glee Club 1: F'.F.A. 1-4, Judging Team 1-4-5 Lettermen's Club 4-5 Football 1-4, Basketball 3, Weight Lifting 1-3. 1 HAROLD GEISLER Senior Superlative 43 Electron King 4g Class Play 35 Bible Club 4, Lettermen's Club 3, 4-g Rambler Staff 43 Football 1-4, Weight Lifting 1-3. MARILYN CRAMMER Glee Club 1, 3: F.H.A. 1-33 F.T.A. 1, 23 Pep Club 1-33 Spanish Club 1, 2. 78 DENNIS HAIL Class Play 3g All-School Musical 23 F.F.A. 1-45 Football 1-3. CLARK HALL Electron King Attendant 25 Student Council 1, 2, 43 Class Officer 2, Student Director of Class Play 3: Band 1, 3, 4, Instrumental Ensemble 3, Dance Band 1, 2, Pep Band 1, 2, Stage Band 1, 25 Clee Club 1-4, Vocal Ensemble 4, Concert Choir 1-4, All-School Musical 2: F.F.A. 1-4, Officer 3, 4, Judging Team 1-4g F.T.A. 1-3, Officer 2, Lettermen's Club 3, 4: Math Club 1, 23 Rambler Staff 4, Spanish Club 23 Football 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Track 1, Weight Lifting 1-3. CLINTON HALL Empire Honor Student Conference 4, Senior Superlative 4-g Student Council 1-4, Officer 4, Class Officer 3: Boys' State Delegate 33 Electron King Attendant 3, Class Play 3: Band 1-4, Instrumental Ensemble 4, Dance Band 1, Pep Band lg Glee Club 1-4, Accompanist 2-4, Vocal Ensemble 2, 4, Con- cert Choir 1-4, All-School Musical 2, East Kansas State Choir 2g Electron Staff 4, F.F.A. 1-4, Officer 3, 4, Judging Team 1-43 Lettermen's Club 3, 4, Officer 4, Math Clublg Rambler Staff 4: Spanish Club 1, 25 Football 1-4, Basketball 1, 3, 4, Track 1, Weight Lifting 1-3. DOYLE HALL All-School Musical 2g Library Club 1, 2g Spanish Club 1-4. I Taking Part In The Race For Knowledge ' JOHN HORN Class Officer 13 Class Play 33 American Legion Speech Con- test 4g Band 1-4, Drum Major 4, Instrumental Ensemble 1, Dance Band 1, Pep Band 1-43 Glee Club 2-4, Vocal Ensemble 4, Concert Choir 2-4, All-School Musical 2g Rambler Staff 43 Thespians 2, 3, Best Thespian 2, Officer 3, Weight Lift- ing 4. FINIS JONES Glee Club 3, 4, Concert Choir 3, F.F.A. 1-4, Officer 2, Judg- ing Team 2g Library Club 1. LINDA LARISON B.P.W. Girl of the Month 4, Miss Jingle Bells Candidate 1: Macy's Young Miss Club 13 Senior Superlative 4: Electron Queen 2, Student Council 2, 4, Officer 4: Class Officer 33 Girls' State Alternate 3: Class Play 3: Band 1-4, Instrumental Ensemble 2, 4, Pep Band 1-43 Glee Club 1-4, Vocal Ensemble 1, 2, Concert Choir 1-3, All-School Musical 23 Electron Staff 4: F.H.A. 1-4, Officer 33 Pep Club'1g Rambler Staff 4. JIM LEWIS Transferred from Baxter Springs 2. RIVERTON'S BETTY CROCKER HOME- MAKER OF TOMORROW representative, Sue Ann Auman, measures flour for some delicious cookies or a light-as-a-cloud cake in the home economics kitchen. JOHNNY LIVINGSTON Class Play 35 Band 1-4, Instrumental Ensemble 1-4, Dance Band 1, 2, Pep Band 1-4, Stage Band 1, 23 Clee Club 1-4, Vocal Epsemble 1-4, Concert Choir 1-4, All-School Musical 2g Bible Club 1, 2, Officer 25 F.F.A. 1-4, Judging Team 2-45 F.T.A. 1, 23 Rambler Staff 4. JUDY LIVINGSTON Basketball Queen 43 Macy's Young Miss Club 1-33 Glee Club 1-4, Vocal Ensem- ble 2, Concert Choir 3: F.H.A. 1-3, Of- ficer 2g Pep Club 1-35 Spanish Club 3, Officer 3. Graduation Is The tepping Stone EVELYN MANN Transferred from Baxter Springs 25 Macy's Young Miss Club 3: Football Queen -2, Student Council 3: Glee Club 2-4g Electron Staff 43 F.H.A. 2-4, Officer 45 Pep Club 2, 3, Officer 3. LINDA MASON Macy's Young Miss Club 2: Glee Club lg French Club 23 F.H.A. 1, 23 F.T.A. 1, 25 Pep Club 1, 2. MIKE MOORE Transferred from Columbus 4. JUDY MURRAY Football Queen Attendant lg Band 1, 2, Twirler 1, 2, In- strumental Ensemble l, 25 Glee Club 1-4, Concert Choir 2, 3, All-School Musical 23 F.H.A. 1-45 Pep Club l, 2. J UDITH MURRY F.F.A. Sweetheart Candidate 43 Miss Jingle Belle Candidate 43 Band 1-3, Pep Band 1-3: All-School Musical 2, F.H.A. 1-4: F.T.A. 1-33 Library Club 1, 4, Officer 4g Pep Club 1, 2. GLEN MYERS F.F.A. 1-4, Officer 43 Basketball 1-4, Track 1, Weight Lift- ing 1. MYRA NEIGHBERS Glee Club 1-4, Concert Choir 3, 4, All-School Musical 2, F.H.A. 1-45 F.T.A. 1-3, Officer 2, 35 Pep Club 2, Spanish Club 1-4, Officer 2-4, Thespians 1-3. CHLEA PARADEE Transferred from Galena 35 Clee Club 3, 4, Concert Choir 4: F.H.A. 3, 4: Spanish Club 4, Officer 4. To The Realization Of Oneis Goals WALTER PA'I'I'ON Electron King Attendant 35 Class Officer 43 Boys' State Delegate 3: Class Play 3: Glee Club 1, Concert Choir 1: F.F.A. 1-4, Judging Team 2, 35 Lettermen's Club 3, 4, Officer 45 Math Club 1: Rambler Staff 4g Football 1-4, Co-captain 4, Basketball 1-4, Weight Lifting 1, 3, 4. DENNIS PHALEN Glee Club 1, Concert Choir 1: Math Club 25 Rambler Staff 43 Basketball 1, 2, Track 1, Weight Lifting 1. EDNAMAE POOR Glee Club 1-33 F.H.A. 1, 25 Pep Club 3. LARRY PORTER Glee Club 1-4: Speech Play 4, F.F.A. 1-4, Judging Team 2. MARTHA PORTER Band 1, Instrumental Ensem- ble 1, Pep Band lg Glee Club 1-3, Vocal Ensemble 1, All-School Musical 23 F.H.A. 1-43 Pep Club 1, 2. JOHN RAY Speech Play 4. Seniors Leave The Protective Walls Uf High Schoo MYRA STARRETT Transferred from Columbus 33 Glee Club 33 Bible Club 43 French Club 43 Pep Club 3, Spanish Club 4. DON SUMNER Transferred from Friends Haviland Academy 33 Senior Su- perlative 43 Band 3, 4, Pep Band 3, 43 Glee Club 3, 4, Vocal Ensemble 4, Concert Choir 3, 43 Rambler Staff 43 Basketball 3, 4. CHARLES ROZELL Glee Club 2, 3, Concert Choir 2, All-School Musical 23 Thespians 1-3, Officer 3. RICHARD RYON Football 2, Weight Lifting 1. LINDA SHARP Macy's Young Miss Club 1, 23 Band 1, 2, Twirler 1, 2, Dance Band 1, Pep Band 1, 2, Stage Band lg Glee Club 1-3, Vocal Ensemble 1, 2, Concert Choir 1-3, All-School Musical 23 F.H.A. 1, 25 Pep Club 1, 2. ANDREW SHETLEY Empire Honor Student Conference 43 Glee Club 1-3, Con- cert Choir 1-3, All-School Musical 23 Bible Club 2, 4, Of- ficer 4: Electron Staff 43 Math Club 1, 23 Rambler Staff 43 Football 1, 2, Basketball 1-3. PAULA SLEASE Macy's Young Miss Club 23 Electron Queen Attendant 43 Class Officer 2g Class Play 33 Band 1-4, Instrumental En- semble 4, Dance Band 1, 2, Pep Band 1-4, Stage Band 1, 23 Clee Club 1-4, Concert Choir 1-33 F.H.A. 1-43 F.T.A. 1-33 Pep Club 1-3, Officer 33 Rambler Staff 3, 43 Basketball 3, 4. GAY STANGL B.P.W. Girl of the Month 43 Crisco Homemaking Award 33 Senior Superlative 43 Mady's Young Miss Club 33 Student Council 1, 3, 43 Class Officer 3: Cheerleader 3, 4: Class Play 33 Basketball Queen Attendant 33 Band 1-4, Instru- mental Ensemble l, 2, 4, Pep Band 1, 23 Glee Club 1-4, Vocal Ensemble 1-3, Concert Choir 1-3, All-School Musical 23 Bible Club 23 F.H.A. 1-4, Officer 1-4g F.T.A. 1-33 Pep slab 1-4, Officer 23 Rambler Staff 43 Thespians 3g Basket- a 3, 4. Eldfvance Into The World To Plan, Strive, Succeed JOYCE SWAGER Class Play 35 Glee Club 1-3g Electron Staff 43 F.H.A. 1-45 F.T.A. 2, 3, Officer 3: Library Club 3g Pep Club 1. 2. JOYCE VAUCHAN Basketball Queen Attendant 33 L Clee Club 1-43 F.I'I.A. 2-4. errul s o ,sa lllru l it if ff bias I NO, THAT IS NOT A DAIRY BARN, laughs Vin- cent Brannon as he explains some of the fine points of his house plans to Don Williams. DON WADE Electron King 2g Class Play 35 Band 2, 3, Instrumental En- semble 2, German Band 2, Pep Band 2, 33 Glee Club 2, 3, Concert Choir 2, 3, All-School Musical 23 F.F.A. 13 Let- termen's Club 3, 4: Football 1-4, Weight Lifting 1-3. GAYLE WALKER F.F.A. 1-45 Football lg Weight Lifting 1. JENNIFER WEISS Band 2g Glee Club 1, 23 Thespians 1. DON WILLIAMS Senior Superlative 43 Electron King Attendant lg Class Officer 4: Class Play 3, Speech Play 4-5 Glee Club 1, 2, Concert Choir 1, 23 F.F.A. 13 Lettermen's Club 1-4, Officer 43 Football 1-4, Co-captain 4, State Honor Team 4, Basket- ball 1-4, Track 1, 3, 4, Weight Lifting 1-4. 83 Cleaning, Consuming, Learning, Laughing- AT LAST! Our long-awaited status symbol-class rings- arrived. Larry Albertson Charles Auman Galen Auman David Barkley ,lan Baumann Terry Bond Prestige and power were the key words for the class of '66 this year. Whether they were out selling magazines or enjoying the banquet,,it was easy to see that the juniors took life as it came and were looking forward to being the big wheels of Riverton next year. Members of the junior class plunged- eagerly into the duties of their class in October when they oc- cupied their after-school hours by selling magazine subscriptions. Another money-making project was the selling of candy at ball games. November was really a month of Thanksgiving for the juniors. They went around saying, Pm so thankful our play is over! and l'm so thankful our rings finally came in! The junior play, Crandall Steps Out, was hilariously funny and a-huge suc- cess. The class rings were greeted no less enthusiasti- cally than last year. The highlight of their year was the junior-senior banquet. Under the supervision of the class sponsors, the banquet was a never-to-be-forgotten event. All Were Part Of The Junior Routine SETTING THEIR GOALS HIGH wiill ille BSSiSl2II1Ce Of Jack pfesidentg and Nano' Sneed, secretary, discuss sales strategy Clarke, magazine salesman, junior class officers: Gary Gilmore, and prizes for Qhe fundqaising Project, presidenlg Janice Carnahan, treasurerg Leroy Ludlum, vice- - , V,R Nancy Boyd Michael Brooks Hazel Brown Janice Carnahan Earl Carriger Robert Clark Billy Cossairt Helen Ferguson Carol France Gary Gilmore Nancy Graham Steve Green Pat Hatfield Jerry Hodge Holli Howell Teresa Lammie Trudy Lankford l They Discover That U pperclassmanship Brings YOU MEAN I ASKED THREE OF YOU to the movies tonight? David Barkley fKipJ questions Joyce Russell, Kathy Scott, and Hazel Brown fthe Norwood triplets? in sur- prlse. POOR GRANDAD, portrayed by Leroy Ludlum feels and looks like he has not had a square meal ln fifty years. Greater Share Of Work, Fun Suzan Laughlin Leroy Ludlum ,lack Mann Carol Martin Cynthia Mooney Lloyd Morrill Karen Phalen Katty Phillips David Porter Larry Price Mike Rawlins Cheryl Ray Joyce Rhoades Joyce Russell Kathy Scott Johnny Shafer Terry Shetley Final Year At RHS. Looms t Ahead For Class Of '66 Dates, Decisions, Lila Starina Jimmy Umphenour Wilma Youngblood ...N N anc' Sneed Jerry Speer NATIONAL SCHOOL PICTURES Bill Duckwall, Representative Jackson, Mississippi And Dreams Fill Part Of ophomores Lwes f-WHO SAID LADIES FIRST? asks Russ Garber, president first: High schwllcuswdlan Arr Berry walrs patiently r of the sophomore class, as Juanita Myers, vice-presidentg and fecelve fllfflf m0neY m the lunch Ime Marjo Gold, secretary-treasurer, plead with him to let them go David Anderson Donna Anderson Ruth Babb Sharon Baker Kennith Bartlett Kay Bates EXPERIENCING MIXED EMOTIONS of excite- ment and nervousness is Darlene Hilton, football queen candidate, as she prepares to circle the football field. 90 Sophomores Allan Bond James Brewer Linda Carrlger Jane Case Billy Cates Brad Clark Barbara Coles Janet Crane Carolyn Daugherty Elated at no longer being lowly freshmen, 57 sun tanned sophomores returned for a second year at R.H.S. With their newly acquired status, they happily re-entered the high school world of class parties, homework, and athletics. Stacking lockers, creating noise in the hall, pushing in the lunch line, and yelling at pep assemblies were some of the other worth-while activities of these upper, lower classmen. Full of class pride and loyalty, the class of '67 gave the upperclassmen real competition. There were moments of complete maturity when they were one hundred percent adult, although they always returned to the special world of not- quite-grown-upf' As the exciting 1964-65 school year finally came to a close, sophomores eagerly looked toward surihter vacations. The true Rambler spirit will carry the sophomores through their remaining years at R.H.S. in the honored role of upper- classmen. Proudly Become A Part Of John Dickson Bobby Dugan Larry Evans Ramona Evans Linda France Rickey Candy Russ Garber Carol George 1 Rwerton For Their Second Year Of High School 1 Marjo Cold Kathy Hanson John Hayes Darlene Hilton Linda Holman Ronnie Horn Joe Hubbard Margaret LaTurner Cheryl Low .lim McFarling Lisle Messer Doris Mishler Juanita Myers i Patricia Neighbers Brenda Outt Gene Paradee Ronald Pulley Charles Ray Struggling Through Biology, Math, And English CAMERA GAZING COMPETES with discussing school prob- think, Too bad we have to go back to third-hour class.' lems during a fire drill as members of the sophomore class Earl Richards Jake Rion Paul Rogers Frances Schrup Kathy Scott Linda Simpson Perry Slease Becky Smallwoocl Presents A Challenge For Class Members Arley Tash Jackie VanAuker Connie Vaughan Tom Weakley Jeannette Wingfield Roberta Youngblood Donnie Still Dennis Taber Everything Is New And Wonderful As Fifty bright-eyed and enthusiastic freshmen invaded the halls of Riverton High School at the first of the school year signifying their first step in a new phase of life. They participated eagerly in new activities such as sports, music groups, club activities, cheerleader try- outs, class parties, and election of their class officers. In the beginning, there was no loyalty or real love for Riverton High School, but as the year unfolded each person began to find his niche, a loyalty and af- fection for his school grew almost imperceptihly. Filled with anticipation of years to come, the class of '68 had a feeling of accomplishment for having successfully completed one year of trials, new experi- ences, and adjustments to a new enviromnent. Donald Abbott Tonny Bailey Carol Berry Roxie Bond Harley Brannon Sue Carnahan I A LITTLE GREEN FRESHMAN and I love the seniors! exclaims Janice Damell as the seniors give her the works during initiation. Freshmen Strive To Achieve Goals Set For Them CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? Class officers: Carol Berry, vice-presidentg Billie Stone secretaryg Carolyn Mason, treasurerg Kenneth LaTumer, president, eagerly compare their first grade cards in high school. Ricky Carter Ronnie Clark Randy Commons Charles Culbertson Janice Darnell Dwight DeBusk J im Ellis Stanley Elsten J oy Everett Randy F eezell Chris Fuller Carolyn Candy Dixie Geisler Terry Green Norma Harington Paula Harris Gerry Hitchcock Mark Jones Locker Stacking, Note Passing, Hard-Working Class Tommy Jones Leon King Greg Kirk Kenneth LaTurner Bob Lewis Carolyn Mason Neal McDonald Cheryl McGeary Keith Miner Bob Moncrief Charlene Murray Marquetta Murray Betty Myers Darrell Neal Jimmy Potts Dortha Pulley Cloyd Ray Wayne Ray Glenda Robertson Dave Robinson Of '68 Make Their First Year At Riverton Exciting Richard Sankey Becky Scott Dale Scott Ronnie Shetley Billie Stone Darrell Tash Q Z E I HURRY! HURRY! Dr. Brookshire, the bell has rung. Cloyd Ray has his teeth checked by Dr. Robert Brook- shire' while Cherokee County Nurse, Mrs. Nicolletti, prepares the utensils for another time. Other Boosters Youth Says Goodbye . Time passes and youth grow up to take their place in the world of adulthood. Responsibility, privileges, and trials face anyone entering this worldg but high school life usually enables one to meet these stepping stones to the future with a more mature outlook. In this book, THE 1965 ELECT RON, we have tried to show how the youth of R. H. S. have prepared for the future by searching . . . waiting . . . growing . . . day by day in the life of students of Riverton High School. Yes, we thank eaeh person who helped through guidance, enthusiasm, sympathy, and understanding as we close our memory-filled book. THE 1965 ELECTRON STAFF BAXTER SPRINGS. KANSAS Archibald's Grocery Barnett Printing Company Baxter Cement Products, Inc. Baxter Dairy Queen Baxter DX Service Station Baxter Glass and Trim Shop Baxter Springs Lumber Company Blue Castle Cafe Charme Beauty Salon Conrow and Greer Grocery Decker's Edens Grocery Empire Hotel Gamble's Store Goade Music Store 4 Hartley Insurance Agency Herren Skelly Station Holiday Skating Rink Ice House Ideal Cleaners Karbe's Piggly Wiggly Lucille's Dress Shop Meadow Gold Milk, Neil Chubb Metcalfs Barber Shop Military Dari-In Modern Jewelry Nigh Service Station Osborne's Grocery Parsons Oil Company Pauline's Beauty Shop J. T. Petty, State Farm Insurance Louis Price and Sons Pruitt Motor Company Roberts Enterprises Inc. Wene Funeral Home CHANUTE, KANSAS Olin Ammo-Phos Fertilizer COLUMBUS, KANSAS Brohls Cherokee County Farm Bureau Association Columbus Ben Franklin Store Columbus Ice Company Columbus Wholesale Meats First National Bank J oe Henbest, Attorney Roy Hurst Firestone ,lorden Funeral Home Lathrop's Lowry's J. C. Penney Company Roberts' I. G. A. Roy's Furniture and Appliance Turner's Dairy Belle Walberts and Timberlake CRESTLINE, KANSAS Crestline Resale Store Elizabeth's Beauty Shop GALENA, KANSAS G. and G. Beauty Shop Galena Dairy Queen Galena Florist and Greenhouse Gidget's Drive-In Green Hardware Hardwick Insurance Agency McCann's Dari-Dream Murrays' Food Market O. K. Amusement Price and Farringer Pittsburgh Paints Willis Insurance JOPLIN, MISSOURI Cotton's International Harvester Truck Service Jamison Drug Company Joplin Furniture Company Newton's Jewelers Sears, Roebuck and Company Tick-O-Time Jewelry RIVERTON, KANSAS Sam B. Carter Insurance Harvey Body Shop ,loe's Apco Service Mitchell's Flowers Van's Garage Lora Williams Grocery The year is ended. But the searching, the waiting, and the growing go on. As long as there are new questions to be answered And new dimensions to he explored, Youth will press restlessly on ln its search for maturity. 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