Seneca High School - Warrior Yearbook (Seneca, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1957 volume:

SENECA The Published at Seneca High School Seneca, Missouri Table of Contents Administration Superintendent, Principal, Board of Education Faculty And Classes Science, English and Speech, Mathematics, P.E., Commercial, Drivers Education, Social Studies, Industrial Arts, Home Economics, Music, Eighth Grade Students Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Activities Student Council, Library, WARRIOR, MOCCASIN PRINT, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Band, Twirl-ers. Cheerleaders, Senior and Junior Plays, Queens, Clubs Athletics Football Basketball Advertisements Foreword In days to come many of us will stop momentarily to reflect on the happenings of the school year Oi '56-’57. And when the time for reminiscing is at hand, if you reach for your copy of the 11j57 SENECA WARRIOR the objective of the yearbook staff will have been achieved. Dedication In compiling this yearbook the staff has attempted to catch a little of the spirit of Seneca High School. This 1957 edition of the WARRIOR is dedicated to that spirit of loyalty and pride— call it school spirit | if you like—that we as students and faculty of Seneca have in our school. It is that spirit which makes us proud of her achievements in so many field, loyal to her traditions of good sportsmanship when winning or losing, and ever ready to work for her betterment in years to come. Administration Mr. Fox and his secretary, Mrs. Wilma Howsmon. Wilders O.S. SUPPLY Joplin 4 Mrs. Wells at her desk. Principal IVA E. WELLS B.S., M.S. Board of Education STANDING: Walter M. Davis, President. SEATED: John Dragoo, Claude Cooper, Mrs. Wilma Howsmon, Secretary; George Bennett, Harvey Keith. (Not Pictured: Bill Williams.) SENECA IGA 5 The Faculty And The Classes Taught Form Basis Of Our Education Students Develop Scientific Attitudes General science, biology, and physics make up the science program offered to Seneca High School students. The general aim of the department is to develop the following: an attitude of lively curiosity about the world in which we live; the belief that the truth itself never changes, but our idea of which is true is likely to change; the belief that nothing ever happens without a cause; and an attitude of respect for other people, ideas, opinions, and ways of life that are different from our own. Mr. Burrows and his biology students note the results of an interesting experiment. GILBERT BURROWS Jean Pence and Mr. Spurgeon present scenes from JULIUS CAESAR during the study of Shakespeare's play in English II. Communication Skills Gained In English And Speech The language arts classes taught in our school help the students better express themselves in everyday situations, and they learn the importance of correct oral and written composition. Students of this department become acquainted with the vast field of litesature and the types of materials included therein. They are also encouraged to participate in the dramatic arts. BETSY MARTIN B.S. English Another group of sophomores works on an assignment in grammar under Mrs. Martin's supervision. HERRELSON'S STATION SENECA CLEANERS Mrs. Wells discusses an algebra problem with some of her students. b Four Units Of Math Offered Seneca High School's Mathematics Department offers general math, algebra I, geometry, and advanced math. The last named course consists of one half unit each of Algebra II and trigonometry. Some students take all four courses and later enter the various schools of engineering when they go to college. Mrs. Wells and Mr. Burrows are the instructors. s P. E. Provides Relaxation And Exercise The main purpose of physical education is to set up a well-rounded curriculum so that students may be better developed physically. Coach Buzzard says, We believe that if a student is physically fit, it will help him mentally also.” Students obtain a better understanding of sports and healthful activities, with carry-over values that can be used throughout their lives. Our P.E. classes play basketball, volleyball, and softball, along with other types of physical activities. Boys' classes play touch football a lot. The freshmen boys go through one of their regular calisthenic routines. MAX BUZZARD B.A. Coach, P.E., Hygiene PHIL RATLIFF FEED STORE BURR MOTOR COMPANY, Neosho BURL FOWLER, B.S. Drivers Ed., Pliys. Ed. Assistant Coach PAT'S CAFE Mhoon's Food Market Reta Brown, Rosalee Brown, Geraldine Cummings, Mr. Fowler, Darrel Testerman. Drivers Training Offered For f irst Time A program of high school drivers education is the most effective, long range means of reducing traffic accidents, and Seneca High is fortunate in having this course added to our curriculum tliis year. In our complex traffic society, people must be taught safe habits and practices. Through the drivers training program, students learn self-discipline, self-guidance, and self-protection. They develop social-consciousness and concern for the rights and safety of others. Commercial ( lasses Learn Business Procedures Four courses—bookkeeping, shorthand, typing, and office practicc--are included in the commercial program at S.H.S. The program prepares pupils to enter and succeed in a business occupation as a beginner who expects to follow a business career; it assists pupils in acquiring certain business knowledges and skills for personal use; and it prepares those who desire to continue study beyond the secondary level. Bookkeeping students tussle with adjusting entries. Danny Hoff, Marion Sandlin, Roy Clogston, Mrs. Buzzard, Ernestine Price, Barbara Gaston, Shirley DeMasters. Social Studies Acquaint Individual For Competent And Intelligent Living i The story of man on earth includes his efforts to adapt himself to climate, topography, resources; and his struggle toward a clearer spiritual understanding, a higher culture, and a more democratic way of life. The social classes of our school tell this story and foster the habit of critical thinking by our students. By studying citizenship, world history, world geography, American history, and American problems, boys and girls are furnished a technique which they can use in the solving of their problems at home, at school, and elsewhere. They are also provided with a vocabulary and an understanding so that as they move to wider circles and distant horizons they may be successful and happy. Mr. Laird instructs the sophomores in world history. EL RANCHO Jim Thomas C. E. Store Joplin Roger Green, Larry Woodward, Dwane Sherwood, Mr. Curry, Bob Boman, Jim ! Black, Donald Davis. Industrial Arts For Our Boys Courses in this department provide the boys with graded experiences in the use of tools, materials, machines, I and insights in the different areas of the field. They learn to keep an orderly and clean shop; they gain a know- I ledge and appreciation of good designs. The boys build furniture from working drawings, instilling a satisfaction of personal creative achievement. Many commendable projects were completed in the shop classes this year. [ Home Economics For Our Girls Home economics has a definite contribution to make to the girls' development in initiative, independence, cooperation, and other elements of a well-rounded personality. Because the home is the unit which has the first j and longest influence on the individual, preparation for home living is important; and it challenges their best f efforts. John Boehning, Bob Smith, Gary Mitchell, Robert Pittman, Mrs. Lankford. Music Provides Pleasant Listening The art of music is a factor of tremendous importance in modem social and educational development. Music, vocal and instrumental, is a directed outlet for the creative urge of young people. They develop innate talents not only for pleasure in the family group but also for the pleasure of an audience as they perform together. Audiences this year thoroughly enjoyed the numerous performances of the students of the high school music department. MATTERS JEWELRY GRIFFITH MOTOR CO, Neosho Eighth Grade Moved To H. S. Building Mrs. RUTH ANN DAVIS B.S. Study Hall, Home Ec. Although not actually a part of the high school, the eighth grade and their teacher, Mrs. On a Wilson, were nevertheless busy down in Room 7 throughout the year. They also took home economics and industrial arts. CHASE'S and GENE’S THRIFTY MARKET ANDERSON, PATSY BAKER, ALFRED BARNETT, PATRICIA BENNETT, RUTH ANN ANDERSON, PATSY - Glee Club 1.2.3.4; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2; Warrior 3,4; Moccasin Print 4; Red Peppers 3,4; F11A 4. BARNETT, PATRICIA - Glee Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 4; Twirler 3,4; Moccasin Print 4, Class Officer 4, Mixed Chorus 4. BENNETT. RUTH ANN - Glee Club 2,3,4; Moccasin Print 4; FHA 4. Seniors See Opportunities Ahead Being a senior this year was truly a wonderful experience. Reveicing our diplomas marked the end of our four years at Seneca Higli School and the beginning of a new life as young adults. We sincerely believe that our high school courses and teachers have prepared us to face what lies ahead in a more intelligent way. Class Officers Mrs. McCracken, Mrs. Buzzard Class Sponsors Donna Laird, Sec.; Benny Lawson, President; Pat Bamett, V. P. STEVENS JEWELRY and SENECA SUPER MARKET 14 BOEHNINC, JOHN BOMAN, KATHLEEN BROWN, ROSALEE CAMERON, BETTY CROWDER, BEVERLY CUMMINGS, GERALDINE BOEHNING, JOHN - Glee Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Band 2; Football 3; Class Play 3; Science Club 4. BOMAN, KATHLEEN - Class Officer 1,2; Warrior 3,4; Moccasin Print 4; Red Peppers 1. BROWN, ROSALEE - FHA 4; Moccasin Print 4. CAMERON. BETTY - Glee Club 3, 4; Class Play 3; Moccasin Print 4; Red Peppers 2,3,4. CROWDER, BEVERLY - Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2.3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; WarTior 3,4; Moccasin Print 4; Red Peppers 2,3,4. CUMMINGS, GERALDINE - Moccasin Print Staff 4. VOWELS BROTHERS and FOUR CORNERS CIGAR STORE 15 CURTIS, ALLENE DANIELS, ALLEN DANIELS, JERRY DAVIS, GENE DIVINE, CAROL EDDEMGS, LARRY CURTIS, ALLENE - Glee Club 3; Moccasin Print 4. DIVINE, CAROL - Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Muted Chorus 2,4; Moccasin Print 4; Librarian 3,4; Library Club President 4; FHA Treasurer 4; Red Peppers 2,4. JACK TATE PLUMBING CO. JUDGE'S FURNITURE CO., Joplin FRIEND. TANYA - Glee Club 3; Band 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 4. FULLER, ANNETTE - Glee Club 2, 3,4; Band 1; Moccasin Print 4; F.H.A. 4; Red Peppers V.P. 4. CARMAN, LARRY - Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Class Play 3; Moccasin Print 4. GOLDEN, VERA - F.H.A. 4; Red Peppers 4. GRAHAM, WILLIAM - Baseball 3,4. INTER CITY FLORISTS SHERMAN FRUIT JUICE STORE, Joplin 17 FOLK, JAMES FRIEND, TANYA FULLER, ANNE7 CARMAN, LAR GOLDEN, VERA GRAHAM, WILLIAM GRAVES, MARY GRIFFIN, HERMAN GRIFFITH, EARL GUNLOCK, PEGGY HIERHOLZER, FRANCIS HILL, JUDY GRAVES, MARY - Glee Club 3,4; Red Peppers 3,4. GRIFFIN, HERMAN - Football 4; Baseball 4. GUNLOCK, PEGGY - Moccasin Print 4; F.H.A. 4; Red Peppers 4. HIERHOLZER, FRANCIS - Glee Club 4; Moccasin Print 4; F.H.A. 4; Red Peppers 2,3,4. HILL, JUDY -Glee Club 2,3,4; Moccasin Print 4; Warrior 4; Band 3,4; Library 3; Red Peppers 2,3,4. OWENS SPORTING GOODS COULTER-McGUIRE, Joplin 18 HIRSCH, JUDI HOLLOWAY, BARBRA KUHN, J.C. KUHN, LARRY LAIRD, DONNA LANKFORD, EARLINE HIRSCH, JUDI - Glee Club 2,3; Moccasin Print 4; Class Secretary 3; Library 3; Red Peppers 2 4. HOLLOWAY, BARBRA - Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2; Moccasin Print Associate Editor 4; F.H.A. President 4; Band 2; Red Peppers 1. KUHN, J.C. - Football 2,3,4; Class President 3; Basketball 3,4, LAIRD, DONNA - Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,4; Class Officer 3,4; Moccasin Print Editor 4; Warrior Co-Editor 3,4. LANKFORD, EARLINE - Moccasin Print 4; Class Play 3; Red Peppers 4. WILLIAMS TRUCK STOP HENNICK FLOWER SHOP, Neosho 19 LAWSON, BENNY MITCHELL, CARY McCASLIN, BARBARA McREYNOLDS, SHIRLEY NASH, EUGENE NICHOLSON, LILLIAN LAWSON, BENNY - Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Class President 4; Moccasin Print 4. MITCHELL, GARY - Basketball 3,4; Class Officer 3; Student Council 1; Glee Club 1,2,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Boys Quartet 3,4. McCASLIN, BARBARA - Glee Club 2,3,4; Twirler 1,2,3; Drum Major 4; Moccasin Print 4; F.H.A. 4. McREYNOLDS, SHIRLEY - Moccasin Print 4. NASH, EUGENE - Class Play 3. NICHOLSON, LILLIAN - Moccasin Print 4. MACY DAIRY CREME BROWNING FURNITURE CO., Neosho 20 NICHOLSON, OPAL PITTMAN, ROBERT PLUMMER, GARY REAVES, BESSIE ROBERTS, JOHN ROUTLEDGE, CHARLES PITTMAN, ROBERT - Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys Quartet 4 REAVIS, BESSIE - F.H.A. 4. ROBERTS, JOHN - Band 1,2; Football 4; Science Club 4 ROUTLEDGE, CHARLES - Baseball 1,2,3; Student Council 2,3,4; Student Body President 4, Glee Club 4. M.F.A. COOPERATIVE BAKERS DRIVE IN, Neosho SANDLIN, GEORGIA SLAUGHTER, RALPH SMITH, BOB STONE, JOE TAYLOR, WANDA VARNEY, DANNY SANDLIN, GEORGIA - Glee Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2; Moccasin Print 4; Wamor 4; Class Play 3; Band 3,4; Red Peppers 2,3,4. SMITH, BOB - Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Moccasin Print 4; Cheerleader 4; Science Club President 4; LA. Club President 4; Boys Quartet 3,4. STONE, JOE - Football 4. TAYLOR, WANDA - Student Council 1,2,3,4; Student Body President 3; Class President 2; F.FLA. 4; Moccasin Print 4; Warrior 3,4. VARNEY, DANNY - Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Class King 3. VIC'S DRIVE IN MURPHY STUDIO, Neosho VOWELS, MAX WALLS, RONNIE WATTS, ROBERT WEAVER, SAM WILLIAMS, MARSHVON WOODS, NEIL VOWELS, MAX - Student Council 2,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4. WATTS, ROBERT -Football 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 3,4. WILLIAMS, MARSHVON - Football 1,3,4. WOODS, NEIL - Band 2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Class Play 3; Red Peppers 3,4; Science Club 4. RAMSAY'S WELSH'S GIFT SHOP, Joplin 23 Juniors Have Year of Fun and Work Upperclassmen preparing to take their turn as leaders, the juniors spent much of their time this year producing a play, raising money for the Junior-Senior Banquet, and then planning and giving it. They learned to type, too, and participated in many school activities. i Class Sponsors Class ()Hirers Brenda Hines, President; Gary Roark, Vice President; Sara Cook, Secretary; Bertha Fritchey, Treasurer. Mr. Laird and Mrs. Martin BRIZENDINE, 3EULAH BROWN, JO ANN BROWN, JOHNNY BROWN, RETA burns, dale BUZZARD, FRANCIS CLEMONS, EDWARD CLEMONS, ISABEL COOK, SARA COX, BETTY CURTIS, JOE DAVIS, DONALD DeWEESE, EL DONNA EVANS, WALTER FOWLER, REX FERCERSON, JOE FRAZIER, HELEN FRITCHEY, BERTHA GALBRAITH, JOHN GOLDEN, JULIA GOLDEN, ROY COSE, PATSY GREEN, ROGER GREEN, TOMMY LESTER WATTS FISHER LUMBER CO. 25 GUNLOCK, KAREN HIERHOLZER, MARY HILE, KAY HINES, BRENDA KEITH, MELBA LANKFORD, JOHN LANKFORD, JONELL LANKFORD, JUDY MAILES, NORMA MANNING, LARRY McKinney, donna McREYNOLDS, KAREN MIDDLETON, DOROTHY MILLS, CORLISS MONTGOMERY, DON MONTGOMERY, GAYLAND O'LOUGHLIN, DENNIS PENCE, ALICE PLATNER, PHILLIP RAKES, ELTON MARDICK TIRE APPLIANCE CO., Joplin 26 RITTER, TOMMY ROARK, CARY R03ERTS, JIM ROGERS, MARCRET ROW DEN, FLOYD RUSSELL, LOUELLA SAMMONS, PAULA SHERWOOD, DWANE SHERWOOD, PHYLLIS SLAUGHTER, DALLAS STONER, ANN SOUDER, SHELVA SHAPLAND, CONNIE TAYLOR, 30NITA TERRY, EDNA TESTERMAN, DARREL VIRGIN, MARY WINCHESTER, GARY WOODWARD, LARRY YOCUM, SHARON WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE HOLCOM3'S PRODUCE 27 Active Sophomores Spend Busy Year Beginning their second year in Seneca High School, the Sophomore Class found much to do. Sports, clubs, and homework started them on the second step of the ladder; and their sponsors --Mr. Burrows, Mr. Curry, and Miss Embry -- were always ready with helpful advice. Sue Winchester, Secretary-Treasurer; Ronnie Walker, President; Allen Hirsch, Vice President. ADAMS, MARIE ALDERSON, MARTHA ALLEN, DELMA ANDERSON, JOYCE ARNOLD, SUE AUSTIN, DELMER BALDWIN, JUDY BALLS, ROBERT BENNETT, PHYLLIS BLEVINS, MARVIN BLEVINS, MELVIN BOWEN, BARBARA KEN REYNOLDS PHARMACY CAMERER, WILMA CAMPBELL, L.E. CARLISLE, STEVE (Not Pictured) CHESTER, JERRY CLOUSE, LEON COOPER, VIRGINIA CORY, JANICE DAVIS, PEGGY DAVIS, THELMA DOTY, FRANCES DRAKE, JIMMY DRY,JERRY • ELLIOTT, FLORDEANA EVANS, DONNA FORREST, GEORGE GILSTRAP, PHYLLIS GRAY, LARRY GREEN, FRANKIE GRIFFITH, PAT GUTHRIE, CAROL HARDING, PAMELA HARK RADER, MARGARET HEAD, DARLENE HELMS, LORETTA HE1STAND, DAVID STATE BANK of SENECA HIRSCH, ALLEN HOKE, IMOGENE HOOVER, PHYLLIS HOOVER, ROY HOWARD, DONALD ISBELL, JAMES KENNY, LARRY KUHN, MARY ANN LAGERS, ROE LAWRENCE, LEWIS LAWSON, PAT MARSHALL, LINDA McNARY MARCELLA MILLER, WILBUR (Not Pictured) MONTGOMERY, DAVID MOORE, EARNEST O'LOUGHLIN, PAT PETERSON, PAUL PENCE, JEAN PLUMMER, MIKE POOR, MELANIE RAYBORN, CHARLES RHODES, HAROLD RINEHART, MARY LEE RITTER, G.D. B1DDLECOME' S MORTUARY RITCHIE, DIXIE ROBERTS, SHIRLEY ROBINSON, JOANN ROGERS, DENNIS ROWLEY, JOHNNY RUSSELL, BONNIE SLAUGHTER, DONALD SMITH, COURTNEY (Not Pictured) SNEED, CLYDEAN SOWERSBY, DIXIE STEPHENSON, CAROL STEVENS, DICK STEWART, SHELBY TERRY, SHIRLEY THOMAS, GAIL WALKER, RONNIE WALLS, JOE WEST, JERRY WHITEHEAD, JEAN WILFREY, VIRGINIA WILKINS, BERT WILLIAMS, LINDA WILLIAMS, MARY LOU WILSON, STANLEY WINCHESTER, SUE CRAWFORD MILLING CO. ANDERSON, JANETTA ARNOLD, DERRAL ATKINSON, SANDRA AUSTIN, JUDY BAKER, JOYCE BALLS, SONDRA BATES, KATHLEEN BOMAN, RONNIE BRIZENDINE, GENE BROWN, DONALD BURKHART, DEANNA CALLAHAN, ARTHUR Freshmen View Years Ahead For the Freshmen this was the beginning of a four-year career leading to graduation. One hundred six of them registered in September, continuing the pattern of soaring enrollments set by other freshmen classes of the past few years. Class Sponsors Mr. Fowler and Mr. Spurgeon. Class Officers Sandra Lankford, Secretary; Danny Hoff, President; Patty Wehmier, Treasurer; Jimmy Graham, Vice President. McGINTY'S MALLES DX SERVICE STATION 32 CALLIHAN, SIMON CAMERER, 'IEDDY CLOGSTON, ROY CLOUSE, MARGIE CUPP, MILDRED DEMASTERS, SHIRLEY DRY, KATHLEEN EDDINGS, BARBARA ELBERT,ROBERTA FORREST, RALPH FOSTER, CAROLYN GASTON, BARBARA COLE, DAVID CONDUFF, JOE CONDUFF, PATRICIA COOK, JIMMY COUSATTE, AARON COUSATTE, SHARON CUMMINGS, DORIS CUNNINGHAM, CONNIE GOLDEN, MORRIS COSE, HOWARD GOSWICK, ROBERT MAILES FLYING A STATION DOOLEY MOTORS 33 GRAHAM, JIMMY HALL, CAROLYN HEISTAND, SUE HELMS, TEDDY HENSON, JOYCE ANN HIGGINBOTHAM, JUDY HILL, MARY JEAN HINES, PHILIP HOFF, DANNY HOHLIER, KENNETH HOLT, CHARLES HOTTEL, BOB JONES, TROY KELLEY, GARY KUHN, DENNY LANKFORD, CAROLYN LANKFORD, MARY LANKFORD, SANDRA LEWELLYN, BARBARA LINK, DONALD LIPE, KARON MALLES, FREDDIE MARRIS, JERRY BRADY'S DRUG STORE SILER’S WESTERN STORE 34 METSCHER, DICK MILLS, ROGER MOORE, LF-LERD MURDOCK, JIM ODELL, DIANE (Not Pictured) OLEMAN, ROBERT OXFORD, ARTHUR OXFORD, ROY PIERCE, KAREN PLATNER, YOLONDA PRICE, ERNESTINE PUETT, DONALD REAVES, MILDRED REBER, SHIRLEY REID, DONNIE RHODES, RICHARD RIDENOUR, ELDONA RINEHART, KAREN RITCHIE, LA VANDA RITTER, RAY RITTER, ROY BENNETT'S BARBER SHOP JOHNNY STANSELL ROACH, ALICE ROACH, ROSA ROACH, POSE 35 ROBERTS, SHARON ROBINSON, LEILA ROBINSON, NORMAN ROGERS, LANNY ROWDEN, MADELON SANDLIN, MARION SAND TO RE, DARRY SHERER, MARY ALICE SHIPP, MACK SNEED, ROGER STEELE, LARRY STONER, PATTY TAYLOR, JAMES TESTERMAN, CHARLES TRIPLETT, KAY TURNEY, PHYLLIS VIRGIN, OSCAR WALDEN, AMOS WEHMEIER, PATTY WEST, ALVA 36 ACTIVITIES Dr. M.S. MENDENHALL and SENECA LAUNDRY 37 Seneca Warrior Staff SEATED: Donna Laird, Art Layout Editor; Beverly Crowder, Business Manager; Judy Hill, Advertising Manager; Georgia Sandlin, Brenda Hines, Louclla Russell; Pat Anderson, Sales Manager; Eldonna DeWeese, Literary Editor. STANDING: Melba Keith, Literary Editor; Kathy Cox, Wanda Taylor, Judy Lankford, Jo Ann Brown, Alice Pence; Mrs. McCracken, Adviser. Publications Provide Work Experience The most important thing I received from being on the publication staffs was a knowledge of how to work with people. I learned that cooperation was the art of getting things done. So stated a graduate of Seneca High School when interviewed regarding the values received from working on the newspaper and yearbook staffs. No doubt we, too, have more confidence now in meeting people, and we know the importance of responsibility and dependability. BARBARA HOLLOWAY DONNA LAIRD WALT'S TRUCK STOP Moccasin Print Staff FIRST ROW: Barbara Holloway, Associate Editor; Donna Laird, Editor-in-chief; Georgia Sandlin, Business Mgr. SECOND ROW: Francis Hierholzer, Mrs. McCracken, Pat Anderson, Beverly Crowder, Judy Hill, Kathy Boman, Betty Cameron, Barbara McCaslin, Annette Fuller, Patty Barnett. THIRD ROW: Wanda Taylor, Earline Lankford, Geraldine Cummings, Benny Lawson, Larry Carman, Bob Smith, Lillian Nicholson, Rosalee Brown, Allene Curtis, Shirley McReynolds, Peggy Gunlock, Carol Divine, Judi Hirsch. 38 SEATED: Danny Hoff, Wanda Taylor, Mr. Fox, Charles Routledge, Jo Ann Brown, Allen Hirsch. STANDING: Freddie Mailes, Marjorie Clouse, Phillip Platner, Brenda Hines, Joncll Lankford, Benny Lawson, Max Vowels, Flordeana Elliott, Jean Pence. Student Council Serves School The Student Council had much to do this year and usually got it done in fine shape. Besides their various services in helping the school they also had opportunities for experience in student government. One of their biggest assignments was the handling of the concession at sports events, and the results were appreciated by all. The all-school party they sponsored preceding the Christmas holidays was a huge success. Librarians Give Service, Too What would study hall have been like without a good book or a magazine to read once in a while? Or, perhaps it was reference material for a report in history or science for which we were looking. Whether it was mystery or romance, non-fiction or reference material we needed, the librarians were always on hand to help us find it. CAROL DIVINE Head Librarian FIRST ROW: Richard Stevens, Dennis Rogers, Delmar Austin. SECOND ROW: Shelva Souder, Patsy Gose, Janice Cory, Karen McReynolds, Pamela Harding, Mary Virgin. THIRD ROW: Jean Whitehead, Betty Cox, Carol Divine, Phyllis Hoover, Ina Fay Boman, Connie Shapland, Mr. Spurgeon. DOROTHY'S CAFE BEN FRANKLIN 39 Girls Glee Club FIRST ROW: B. Crowder, B. McCaslin, L. Williams, J. Hill, I. Clemons, N. Mailes, D. Laird, B. Bowen, B. Cameron, M. Kuhn. SECOND ROW: C. Shapland, R. Bennett, D. Odell, I. Boman, R. Brown, D, Allen, T. Davis, J. Anderson, K. Hile, L. Marshall, S. Winchester, J. Brown. THIRD ROW: G. Sandlin, M. Poor, A. Pence, D. Head, A. Stoner, D. McKinney, M. Rowden, J. Pence, C. Stephenson, M. Rinehart, F. Elliott, P. Anderson. FOURTH ROW: J. Lankford, P. Barnett, F. Hierholzer, C. Divine, P. Bennett, C. Sneed, D. Sowersby, M. Adams, E. DeWeese, A. Fuller, K. Bates. FIFTH ROW: M. Rogers, J. Whitehead, M. Keith, K. Gunlock, B. Hines, J. Golden, B. Holloway, Doris Cummings. Vocal Groups Please Audiences Prepared with a repertoire of many and varied numbers, the Music Department's vocal groups performed frequently throughout the year. There were the fifty-member girls glee club, the boys glee club, and the mixed chorus to delight student and community audiences, as well as the smaller ensembles; boys quartet, girls trio, and girls triple trio. Mixed Chorus FIRST ROW: B. McCaslin, P. Barnett, L. Williams, J. Boehning, G. Mitchell, A. Pence, D. Laird, M. Poor. SECOND ROW: D. McKinney, P. Bennett, M. Rowden, B. Smith, R. Pittman, R. Walker, M. Kuhn, P. Anderson. THIRD ROW: L. Marshall, G. Sandlin, C. Rout-ledge, N. Woods, E. DeWeese, A. Fuller. WHITEWAY OIL CO. BUSKE LINES, INC. 40 FIRST ROW: Sandra Lankford, Karen Gunlock, Beverly Crowder, Barbara McCaslin, Donna McKinney, Jan Woods, Patricia Barnett, SECOND ROW: Suzanne Rinehart, Shirley Bratton, Barbara Heistand, Judy Rosiere, Linda Strait, Barbara Pence, Gary Calloway, Jan Hottel, Mike Spurgeon, Lenny Mailes, Galen Vowels. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Lankford, Linda Marshall, Karen Pierce, Kathleen Dry, Carolyn DatT, Linda Williams, Pat Griffith, Linda Bennett, Barbara Eedings, Madelon Rowden, Eldonna DeWeese, Sue Heistand. FOURTH ROW: Sandra Atkinson, Kay Hile, Martha Alderson, Mary Kuhn, Connie Cunningham, Pat Stoner, Phyllis Bennett, Flordeana Elliott, Tanya Friend, Donna Laird, Joe Conduff, Stanley Laird, Royce Conduff. FIFTH ROW: Judy Hill, Joyce Lais, Cheryl Pierce, Judy Lankford, Judy Higginbothem, Jean Pence, Ronnie Walker, Neil Woods, David Cole, Melanie Poor, Alice Pence, Larry Ellis, Georgia Sandlin. Band Displays Pep in Performances The Seneca School Band, under the direction of Mrs. Lankford, made a fine showing upon every occasion of its appearance this year. It served to brighten up half-times during the football season with brisk marching, playing, and maneuvering. The Pep Band, with the latest in rock and roll” music, entertained at basketball games. Homecoming Game, Nov. 2 41 ERNIE WILLIAMSON MUSIC HOUSE Marching Band Numbers Sixty Drum Majorette Barbara McCasLin Twirlers Pat Barnett Jan Woods Sandra Lankford Donna McKinney Karen G unlock Beverly Crowder 42 FIRST ROW: Judy Hill (Student Asst. Director), Vera Golden (Maybelle Beeman), Georgia Sandlin (Cwen Talbot). SECOND ROW: Jeny Daniels, (J. Winston Graham), Gary Mitchell (Bruiser Barnes), Donna Laird (Mrs. Kite), Earline Lankford (Mrs. Beeman), Beverly Crowder (Louise Thomas), Robert Pittman (Perriot Preston). THIRD ROW: Mr. Spurgeon (Director), Benny Lawson (Wentworth), Larry biddings (Phantom). Seniors Solve The Case of the Missing Heirs In the senior play this year, the Phantom was brought to justice and the mystery was solved by the author-detective, Perriot Preston. Junior Cast Was Headin’ for a Weddin’ The hillbilly cabin of the Hollowbones, during a terrible snow storm, was the scene for the junior play, and the excitement began when the city slickers were forced to stay for a spell. FIRST ROW: Kay Hile (Fannie Jane), Isabel Clemons (Hortense Todd), Connie Shapland (Sis), Alice Pence (Isabel Todd). SECOND ROW: Norma Mailes (Bertha), Louella Russell (Maw Hollowbone), Jo Ann Brown (Gracie Mae), Julia Golden (Sara Jo), Joe Fergerson (Homer), Jo Nell Lankford (Melissa Dugan). THIRD ROW: Mrs. Martin (Director), Tommy Green (Slim), Gary Roark (Pepper), Johnny Anderson (Paw Hollowbone), Brenda Hines (the Widder ), Phillip Platner (Grandpa ppy). 43 Warrior King Ronnie Walker Sophomores Escorts Phillip Platner Junior William Graham Senior WRIGHT'S CLEANERS KEYSTONE LAUNDRY Warrior Queen Barbara Bowen Sophomore Attendants Judy Hirsch Senior BEST CLEANERS SHERWOOD CLEANERS Kathleen Dry Freshman 45 Football Queen Georgia Sandlin McCLINTOCK'S, Neosho JOPLIN FURNITURE CO. Preceding the Homecoming Game. November 2. the 1956 Football Queen, Georgia Sandlin, a senior, was crowned hi an appropriate ceremony. Following the coronation, the queen and her attendants were than escorted to seats of honor for the game. Basketball Queen Wanda Taylor The Basketball Queen was elected by the student body after the senior basketball boys had made the nominations. Wanda, a senior, represented Seneca High at the Miami Tournament in January. JOPLIN TYPEWRITER CO. OWENS SPORTING GOODS Miss Merry Christmas Annette Fuller 47 Bob Smith, president; Neil Woods, vice-president; John Boehning, sec.-treas.; Mr. Burrows, adviser; Dixie Ritchie, Sue Heistand, Kathy Dry, executive committee. Science Club Started The first science club Seneca High School has had for some time was organized this year to further student interest in science. The club was affiliated with the National Science Clubs of America, which provided them with literature and films. Several of the members, termed the cave dwellers, enjoyed exploring a number of caves in the area. H. A. Group Organized SEATED: Julia Golden, secretary; Bertha Fritchey, vice-president; Jo Nell Lankford, parliamentarian; Carol Divine, treasurer. STANDING: Miss Embry, adviser; Bonita Taylor, historian; Judy Lankford, reporter; Barbara Holloway, president; Yolonda Platner, song leader; Melba Keith, sub-district historian; and Mrs. Davis, chapter mother. The Future Homemakers of America Club was organized in October at Seneca High School. This was the first year for the organization, and it proved very successful with seventy-nine girls being initiated at the first meeting. The purpose of the club is to better prepare the girls for their future roles as homemakers. INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CO. SEBASTIAN DIESEL EQUIP. CO. 48 I. A. Club Works to Improve Department Seventeen industrial arts students met with Mr. Curry to organize a club, their purpose being to work on projects which were sold to raise money to improve the department. Red jackets became their identifying trademark, and officers elected were Bob Smith, president; Jim Black, vice-president; and Terry Anderson, secretary-treasurer. FIRST ROW: Jim Black, Bob Smith, Terry Anderson. SECOND ROW: Gerald Rhodes, James Doke, Dwight Vowels. THIRD ROW: Mike Montgomery, Chester Pittman, Joe Conduff, Leroy Glover. FOURTH ROW: Mark King, Kenny Rogers, Neil Woods, Bob Hottel, Ronnie Griffin. FIFTH ROW: Francis Buzzard, Mr. Curry, Robert Pittman. Students Develop Craft Skills Crafts students proudly displayed some of their projects made this year. Work in this class included textile painting, metal etching, glass painting, basket weaving, plastic lacing, copper tooling, and leather work. Thirty-two students, eighteen of them boys, were enrolled in the class. SEATED: Barbara Holloway, Geraldine Cummings, Melvin Blevins, Earline Lankford, Tanya Friend. STANDING: Pat Barnett, Joyce Anderson, Loretta Helms, Mr. Curry, Barbara McCaslin. SPURGEON'S BOOK STORE Joplin 49 FIRST ROW: Marshvon Williams, G; Pat Lawson, QB; Lany Steele, HB; Max Vowels, HB; Jim Black, T; Don Davis, C; Gary Roark, G. SECOND ROW: Floyd Rowden, G; Joe Stone, G; Larry Woodward, Tj John Roberts, E; Gayland Montgomery, HB; Dwand Sherwood, T. THIRD ROW: Coach Max Buzzard, J. C. Kuhn, FB; Robert Watts, T; Benny Lawson, E; Larry Carman, QB; John Boehning, C; Danny Varney, HB; Rex Fowler, E; Asst. Coach Burl Fowler. (Not pictured: Ronal Bennett, E; Donnie Montgomery, FB.) Indians Win Fifth Football Crown The Seneca football team won the Tri-County Championship again for the fifth consecutive year, and their fans were certainly proud of them and the trophy they received. A banquet in their honor was given by the Seneca Athletic Club with approximately one hundred twenty-five parents, guests, and fans present. Three Named on All-Ozarks Team District coaches and officials cooperated with the sports staff of Springfie’d newspapers in selecting an all-Ozarks football team. Three Seneca Indians received special mention: Benny Lawson, end; Larry Garman, quarterback; and Max Vowels, halfback. 50 Sponsor, Pages 50-53 JOHN KELLY Blocking technique is demonstrated by the team's two ends, Rex Fowler and Benny Lawson, under the supervision of Coach Buzzard. WE 1956 Schedule THEY 45 Jasper 0 13 Aurora 21 33 (Non-Conference) Greenfield 0 26 Miller 0 20 Carl Junction 12 53 Carter vi lie 0 14 Fierce City 0 7 Sarcoxie 7 41 Lockwood 14 At rigftt, the starting backfield. All seniors, Max Vowels, J. C. Kuhn, Danny Varney, Larry Carman, these boys will be greatly missed next year. BELOW, the Indians' offensive unit. FRONT ROW: Jo Ann Brown, Flordeana Elliott, Sue Winchester, Sandra Lankford. BACK ROW: Linda Marshall, Bob Smith, Patricia Barnett. Cheerleaders Support Teams A most faithful group of cheerleaders--these seven. Always on the spo. from the first football game to the last basketball contest, they continuously cheered the Seneca Indians on toward victory. 52 FIRST ROW: Robert Watts, Guard; J. C. Kuhn, Forward; Max Vowels, Guard; Dale Burns, Guard; Floyd Rowden, Forward. SECOND ROW: Coach Buzzard, Gary Mitchell, Forward; Larry Carman, Forward; Herman Griffin, Center; Benny Lawson, Center; Rex Fowler, Guard; Asst. Coach Burl Fowler. Top Basketball Honors Won by A” Team The Indians were again at the top in Little Ten Conference piay this year, tying with Sarcoxie. with a 9-1 record. They also brought home the first-place trophy from the Little Ten Tournament. At right, Coach Buzzard says It has been a highly successful year in Seneca athletics, and we've had a wonderful group of athletes on our teams. We hope for other seasons just as successful next year! Rex Fowler, Guard Gary Mitchell, Forward Herman Griffin, Center 1956-57 Schedule WE 51 ... . 66 . . . 49 . . . , LITTLE TEN TOURNEY First Place MIAMI TOURNEY THEY 45 36 ... . 57 ... . . 33 64 . . . , 63 ... . . 44 43 . . . . . .31 59 . . . 66 . . . Wyandotte Larry Carman, Forward Max Vowels, Guard FIRST ROW: Frankie Green, Forward; L. E. Campbell, Forward; David Heistand, Forward. SECOND ROW: Ronnie Walker, Forward; Jerry West, Guard; David Montgomery, Center; Gary Roark, Guard; Pat Lawson, Guard; Coach Burl Fowler. (Not pictured- Mike Plummer, Allan Hirsch, Dennis Rogers). ,fB” Team Wins Seven Out of Ten Made up of sophomores and juniors, the B team contests provided valuable experience for potential replacements for next year's first team. Some of the season's closest games were played by these boys. SENECA SALVAGE SAVEX SERVICE STATION Floyd, Rowden, Forward J. C. Kuhn, Forward Dale Burns, Guard H. A. Consumers Visit Advertisers Mr. Thomas and Phyllis Gilstrap look on while Dixie Ritchie trys out one of the comfortable rocking chairs for sale at THOMAS APPLIANCE. David Montgomery waits for Courtney Smith to complete her cash transaction with Mrs. Buzzard at BUZZARD'S HARDWARE STORE. Karen McReynolds and Martha Alderson enjoy learning about the real estate business from Mr. Brite and Patsy Mailes at BRITE'S REALTY AGENCY. NADINE'S BEAUTY SHOP is a popular place with the high school girls. On this particular day, Sandra Atkinson was getting her hair cut, while Eldonna Ridenour and Karen Pierce waited her turn. Sharon Roberts is under the dryer. 56 Obtaining a driver's license is important business, and L.E. Campbell and Pat Lawson study the requirements with the help of Mrs. Fowler at PLUMMER’S AGENCY. At SENECA LUMBER COMPANY Mr. Ball shows Mike Plummer, Lewis Lawrence, and Francis Buzzard his stock of dependable Weiscr locks. Three girls and a truck—Bertha Fritchcy, Judy Lankford, and Sandra Lankford pose on a rainy morning in front of their favorite station, HOME OIL COMPANY. Editor Carl Erickson explains the make-up of the SENECA NEWS DISPATCH to Bob Smith, John Bochning, and Mrs. Aretha Morgan. At POLLY'S CAFE, where the students meet during their spare time, Melba Keith, Kay Hile, and Isabel Clemons talk with Mrs. Hile while waiting for their order. 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