Scurry Rosser High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Scurry, TX)

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Fast-Moving Comedy, Presented by Class of '57 Neither stormy weather nor drenching rain dampened the spirits of the Seniors of '57 as they bustled to and fro planning last minute details of their presentation of Aunt Bessie Beats the Band. Night rehearsals had been hampered by inclement weather, and when the big night, April 26th, arrived, there was more rain. The show went on, but for the sake of parents and friends who were unable to attend , a second performance was announced for the following Monday night. Splen- did showmanship was displayed by the cast at both the First and second staging. Hezekiah Hawkeye QKirby Bensonl inquires of Betsy Blotter fMarian Sandersl Do you know how to write your name as a witness on this marriage contract? l The lovers who arranged a marriage contract finallyfell in lovel Paul lFred Cochranj and Alice fCallie Noblel. 10 kasws...v ,A Frederick lPatty Nicklasl finds out too late that Alice, the girl he iilted, has married the handsome Mr. Vernon lFred Cochranl. Hezzie lKirby Bensonj falls to his knees and declares to Aunt Bessie Uoan Daughertyj It's you I want, Miss Bonnerl

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Bring Year '57 to a Close Preparation for each of these was a hust- le-bustle affair, but the end was always the same...fun and excitement for Scur- ry-Rosserites . l APP'- I -57 T F S MA s M 1 w 1 F 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 I l234,56113141516 19 20 1 2 23 24 26 27 30 31 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 GIRLS SCORE HIT IN FASHION PARADE On April 18, 1957, the F.H.A. girls presented their annual style show before a large audience of parents, teachers, and friends. Miss Betty Ruth Hellums as narrator described ea ch fashion in detail. Beginning with the styles of 1890, a chain of fashions were shown to the very latest 1957 creations. The stage was centered by a white trellis which was decorated with a varie- ty of Easter motifs and flowers. A run- way of green grass was highlighted by large white bunnies ond footlights. 2 2 28 29 Betty Garrett gracefully models a brown The Flappers are backl Dora De sillcandsatindresswhich was the fashion Masters cleverly imitates them as she of 1930. ' twlrls her beads and pops her gum A basket of colorful flowers highlights Lynda Ford enters with her escort, Dean With an air of poise Doris Shehee Doris Upchurch's new spring attire. Cubley, wearing the perfect Sunday proudly models her bliack shirt and apparel. dainty white blouse.

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Highlights Social Year MaylO, 1957 is Qi T To Tl -lin T K T .,asih1lW. o homore irls, re are ToserveaT The Junior- P 9 P P enior BanqueT. Large golden wroughT iron angels, which were suspended from The ceiling, added much To The celesTial aTmosphere. Angel place cards and programs were inTerspersed by blue candles. Dinner music was pro- vided by seven members of The K emp High School Band. According To TradiTion, The Sophomore girls served aT This gala affair. AfTer enioying The delicious meal and inTeresTing program The guesTs wiTnessed The surprise and pleasure of Miss BeTTy RuTh Hel lums , Junior sponsor, and Mr. S.H. Shipley and Mrs. J.C. Brooks, The sen- ior sponsors, when They were presenTed wiTh giTTs. Whoo! exclaims Mr. Shipley To his wife iusf afTer he has been successfully dumped wiTh confeffi. Nora McCormick and Emma Clemmons presenT Miss BeTTy Hellums, Junior Sponsor wiTh a Token of Their graTiTude. WiTh lavish decoraTions and in- TricaTe lighTing effecTs The Theme Heavenly Haze was carried ouT aT The banqueT honoring The sen- iors of 57.