San Angelo Central High School - Westerner Yearbook (San Angelo, TX)

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Seniors Are The Class, Of because we have begun to take on responsibilities, and to help with the activities of the school. Just as we are leaving, we begin to appreciate SAHS. The Class Of ' 48 Looks Back We ' ve come a long way since we first swuns lunch boxes over our shoulders and timidly passed notes. The pigtails that used to be plopped into inkwells and the lanky, ruddy-faced species that delighted in throw- ing spitwads have slowly changed with each grade we ' ve progressed. After eleven years, we ' ve finally understood what a school is and for what it stands. As we look back, we know that there could surely never be other teachers, another class, another school quite so wonder- ful. We wandered into San Angelo High School m Sep- tember, 1945. The grownup airs we had actiuired from being the elders in grade school and Junior High were soon changed by the new surroundings and different faces. We suddenly felt like children around the upper- classmen. The Juniors seemed witty and aware of our inferior rating as green Sophs, and the Seniors seemed dignified, much superior, and very smooth. To be a Sophomore seemed then the lowest stage of life. Now we know it is. Charlie Bludworth, whom we elected president of our class, lead us in organizing. Other officers were Robert Ann Keys, vice-president; Abby Mee, secretary; and Donald Patton. treasurer. We soon became accustomed to this strange new world, and caught the living, vibrant .school spirit which surrounded us. As the year progressed, we could almost keep in step with the Juniors. We felt pretty big and important when we were allowed to add representatives to the Student Council. Deloris Wilbanks, Mary Kl- more, Charlie Bludworth. and Boyce Perry were our choices to represent us. We also selected a girl to help lead us in yells as we cheered our fightin ' Orange and Blue through the season of ' 45. We were mighty proud of Abby Mee, who was our selection. Jimmy Liv- ingston also made us proud that year. He was sent as a debater to the state meet — ' long with the Seniors. Although we didn ' t take part in the planning of the annual spring dances and we weren ' t supposed to be in on the Junior-Senior fight, we had our fun in at- tending and watching. Through all these new activities we learned the ropes, and we were anxious for our .Junior year to begin, though we ' d come to lo ' e our care- free Soph days, filled with gayiety and not so much responsibility. When we became .Tuniors we were able at last to participate more fully in the swing of high school. It was fun scaring So[ homores and feeling our superiority. Mrs. Todd and Mr. Fahrenbruch accompanied us into our Junior year as they assumed the new positions of coun- selors. Clifford .lett was selected as president of our class, and filling other offices were Marolyn Powell, vice- presiden; Pee Averyt, secretary-treasurer; and Donald Patton, reporter. Hazel Stein, Loyce Perry, Richard Har- vey and Boyce Perry were elected to the Student Council We also chose Evelyn Ogiesby to accompany the four other cheei- leaders at our pep rallies, bonfires, and at our seasonal games. We did a lot of things our junior year as first times. We ' ll always remember the special train that was chartered to Sweetwater for the Bobcat-Mustang game. It brought our whole school into one big group and made us feel the special something called School Spirit, that hound us together into one team. Next a football sweetheart was chosen for the first time to be presented when the Mexico City Y. M. C. A team met the Bobcats in our stadium. The football team selected their sweethart from our class. She was Loys Gandy. We were also first to order our senior rings during our junior year so that they ' d be ready n ' waiting the coming fall. The blue, red, and black assortments of stones from which we chose our ring sets reminded us that we were on our way to seniordom As a school is made up of many talented students, so during our junior year we found many such treas- ures. We can never forget the chills we got when Hootie Rutledge sang Night and Day or the noise of foot-beating and cheering to the rhythm of boogie-woo- gie, played by Mary Frances Holloway. Billie Tom God- win was sent to state meet in extemporaneous speaking, and Gloria Tharp placed second in the state American Ijegion oratory contests. R. G. DeBerry proved his abil- ity in tennis and Clifford Jett in high-jumping when they both were sent to state meets. Lorene Michalopulos ob- tained rating with her violin in the state band contests. Mary Klniore showed a journalisic knack and was chosen assistant editor of the Campus Corral. The inevitable — our Junior-Senior fight — we ' ll never forget. We placed our flag on top. along with a flagpole covering of grease, glass, and nails. Of rourse. when the high n ' mighty Seniors returned from their Kid Day outing and launched their surprise attack, our position was abandoned. The scars we are still carrying from

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Shaver, Thelma, B.S. Mechanical Drawing Smith, Mrs. Ruth M., B.A. English Stapp, Jessie B., B.A. English Storks, Charles L., B.B.A. Physical Education Vinson, Mrs. Lula, B.A., B.B.A. Bookkeeping, Typing WooLEY, Claude C, B.A. Physics, Algebra, Biology Young, E. E., B.S. Vocational Agriculture Eilehs, William, Jr. Director of Auxiliary Services Business Manager of Athletics Limmroth, Mrs. Louise Secretary to the Superintendent Maddux, Mrs. James Attendance Clerk Probandt, Mrs. F. B. Attendance Clerk, Registrar Spence, Mary Bain Bookkeeper, Assistant Secretary to the Board

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Most Important Course Senior officers: Reporter Elmore, Vice-President Patton, Secretary-Treasurer Filleman. that night of scratches and bruises we behold with pride, however knowing the Senior class of ' 47 carries them, too. (Maybe they didn ' t get as many, but it was a good fight.) Peace was declared afterwards when we gave our Junior Prom honoring the Seniors. The Seniors ' Belle and Beau, whom our class chose, were Bobbie Burns and Johnny Humphrey. They were presented and crowned amidst ivy and roses. We also selected four Duchesses from our class to attend the Belle and Beau. Madolyn Powell, Evelyn Oglesby, Patricia TVrighV-ancLLoys Gand were the four duchesses, crowned with carnntiofis- aijd roses. Our Junior year gone, at last we became Seniors. As leaders of the school, we began our final year with registration. We plunged into work with our hearts set on commencement. Clifford Jett was elected again to presidency of our class as well as Student Council president. Accom- panying Clifford as leaders of us mighty Seniors were Donald Patton, vice-president; Barbara Filleman, sec- retary; and Mary Elmore, reporter. Mary Elmore and Dee Aveyt were elected to positions on the Student Coun- cil. Britton Smith, Bobcat guard and captain, led our fighting gridiron team through the ' 47 season. At the end of the year, Richard Harvey, quarterback, was named the most conscientious player. Abby Mee was chosen by the Drill Squad as head cheer leader, assisted by Evelyn Oglesby. Elizabeth McGowen, Senior alternate cheerleader, carried the Drill Squad ' s banner. One of the special attractions which has made our Senior year the best-yet was the trip to Mexico City when the Bobcats played the Y.M.C.A. eleven. The re- ception we got when our special train arrived in the Mexico City station will long be remembered. The foot- ball game (which We won 13-6), floating gardens, the Waldorf, the Blue Room, the El Morocco, sight seeing trips — all are things which gave us memories we ' ll cher- ish forever. In elections and officers for the school we have led the way this year — as Seniors should. The Bobcat Band selected Charles Briggs as drum major, John Net- leton assistant drum major, and Jack Tidwell president. Madolyn Powell was chosen as their sweetheart, and Ann Warren ranked second as alternate sweetheart. Pa- tricia Wright and Maryo Conerly carried the American and Texas flags for the band boys. Heading the Campus Corral staff this year have been Mary Elmore, editor, and Loys Gandy. business manager, Maymegene Williams was appointed editor of the Westerner, and Jeannine Young was chosen business manager. After football season ended, basketball was eagerly started. Clifford Jett and Lynn Abbott were co- captains of our Bobcat basketball team this year. The pep rallies and the spirit we showed at our games were outstanding, and baskethall was indeed accepted by SAHS and the whole city. Hobby clubs were among the new additions this year. We each belonged to a club, which added to the excitement of a new way of acquaintance to some pros- pective heart throb or a new chance for slipping over to the bakery, in case Mr. Redfield was out of sight. Gradually spring came, we felt our Senior days coming to a close. It was a little sad to th ink of stand- ing under the traditional mesquite tree, walking down the hall with some special, passing notes, seeing and being with our class as a body for the last time. One by one the wonderful events of our Senior Year — the Senior Banquet, the Junior Prom, Kid Day. the Junior-Senior fight, the Senior Play, the annual band concert. Baccalaureate, and at last. Commencement slipped by. We should note that at the Junior Prom Loyce Gandy reigned as Belle and Boyce Perry as Beau, with Duchesses Nancy Hardin, Jane Nix. Annette Mor- gan and Joanne Boothe in attendance. We were caught into the gay whirl of Seniors, and now we have finallj finished it. These days we ' ve spent at San Angelo High are inexpressible. We ' ve come to love this school and its people. Although we ' ve fussed and fretted for gradua- tion day. we now know we ' ll always wish we could do over these high school days. We ' ve been proud this year to lead the schoQl. and we now hand it to the Juniors, who we know will be just as proud when their time comes. As we say good- bye, proudly yet sadly, we know that San Angelo High will always remain a part of us. even as we will surely remain a part of her. Thus we will sing our song for the last time, with a thrill that comes from deep inside our hearts All hail to you. dear SAHS. hail to the orange and the blue. Thy sons and daughters love thee well. Their love for you wll never grow old.