Sheridan High School - Bronc Yearbook (Sheridan, WY)

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Spice of School Life ■f-•£ i I 1 Q. E. Q. Initiation On April 30, 1936, a lively Class Day and graduation program, all in one, took place in the auditorium. The occasion ? The Q. E. Q. initiation with eighty-seven girls in make-shift caps and gowns. In keen competition, they vied with each other in the various skits. After the five o’clock dinner at which the Q. E. Q. girls were hostesses to the initiates, prizes were awarded for sportsmanship, best costumes, and best assembly skits. The serious initiation ended this never-to-be-forgotten day. Senior Distinction Day “History Through the Ages” was the theme of the Senior Distinction Day for the January and June classes of 1936. On May 15, famous persons, both B. C. and A. D., assembled for a six o’clock breakfast in the high school cafeteria. After the breakfast they gave a colorful parade through Sheridan’s Main Street. At the general assembly the class Will and Prophecy were read. Then the Seniors bade “Farewell” to S. H. S. and prepared to enter the wide, wide world. Junior-Senior Prom The Junior-Senior Prom was held in a “Southern Garden” May 22, 1936. In keeping with the theme, the auditorium was decorated with white lattices and millions of southern flowers. An old fashioned sundial and a wishing-well added to the scene. ’Neath a deep blue sky studded with silver stars, the Juniors and Seniors danced the hours away. Special Press Edition The Sunday Edition, May 24, 1936, of the Sheridan Press was published by the Ocksheperida staff. Students were responsible for the editorial and the business policies of the paper in that edition, including typing, proof-reading, headline writing, copy-reading, reporting, make-up of paper, Associated Press stories, advertising, and all minor details. The readers of the Press got a cross-section of high school life in this paper. Senior Banquet One hundred and sixty Seniors attended the Senior Banquet May 26, 1936, held in the high school cafeteria. The theme of the program, “Spring”, was carried out in the program and the table decorations. The following responses were given to the toastmistress, Louise Bailey: “April,” Henry Burgess; Girls’ Trio, Dorothy Waten-paugh, Nadine Martin, Nelda Markert; “May Flowers,” Dayton Scheide; String Trio, Marguerite Butterfield, Ruthe Wherry, Ruth Bull; “The Love of the Trail,” Gwenavere Newell; “Future Springs,” Mr. J. J. Early; Duet, Leland Burchett, Betty Wehr. Miss Leete and Miss Rees were the sponsors of the classes. ... Mixer Freshmen and all newly enrolled members of the Sheridan High School were guests of the seniors at the Freshman-Senior Mixer, an all high school party at Central Gym, September 25. A prize was awarded to a member of each class for the best costume. The Freshmen assumed the role of babies; the Sophomores, tramps; the Juniors, storybook characters; and the Seniors, pre-war personalities. Noon Committee Overcrowded halls during the noon hours was a problem for a committee of sixteen Juniors and Seniors chosen by their classmates. With the advice of Mr. Skinner, the committee provided dancing in the auditorium to the recordings of favorite swing bands two days a week, and movies the other three days. Twenty-six

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 LETTERS AWARDED IN ADVANCED ORCHESTRA Marguerite Butterfield ------------------------------------------------June. 1936 Jack Barton ---------------------------------------------------------- June, 1936 Clayton Campbell ---------------------------------------------------January, 1936 QUILL AND SCROLL- Mar.v Jane Yates Quill and Scroll Scholastic Awards Contest: Honorable Mention in Column Contest. Thelma Toland—Editorial Contest: Second Place in Mountain States Section Montana. Wyoming. Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona). Thelma Toland—Copy reading Contest’ Honorable Mention in Mountain States Section. Beverly Rhodes -Feature Writing: Contest: Honorable Mention in Mountain States Section. Marpreret Haywood Editorial Contest: Honorable Mention in Mountain States Section. Raymond Barrett —Current Events Contest: Honorable Mention in Mountain States Section. DEBATE— Letters awarded in debating: and qualified for membership in National Forensic League: Raymond Barrett June, 1937 Joan Engle ----------------------------------------------------June, 1938 Geraldine Howard -------------------------------------------January, 1938 Betty McPherren -----------------------------------------------June, 1937 Patricia Sullivan June, 1938 Vivian Walker June, 1937 Deg:ree of Excellence in Debating: (60 points earned) : Raymond Barrett June. 1937 Geraldine Howard -------------------------------------------January, 1938 COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT—(Gold pin for taking: shorthand at 120 words per minute for five minutes, and being: able to give an accurate transcription of the same.) : Virginia Gow June, 1937 ART- Poppy Poster Contest sponsored by the American Legion : First Harold Lindeen. June, Second Keith Kennedy, June, Third Earl Thrush, June, Cancer Campaign Poster sponsored by Women’s Field Army: First Prize—$3.00 Bernard Thomas, June, Second Prize $2.00----------------------------- Glenn Sweem, Janifary, Honorable Mention Maxine Olson ------------------------------------------------June, Nels Lofgren ---------------------------------------------January. 1939 1939 1936 1937 1939 1936 1938 OCKSHEPERIDA HEADING CONTEST Prize, $1.00: Bernard Thomas June, 1937 POETRY CONTEST FOR 1937 BRONKETTE Helen Meyer—Fifty Cents June, 1939 Jean Kettering:--Fifty Cents June, 1938 FLAG-BEARER OF RODEO FOR 1937 Nancy Eaton F. F. A.— 1936 W’yomin State Stockjudging: Team (Placed second higrh in State Contest): Berton Black -------------------------------------------------June, 1937 Junior Bowlin June, 1938 Jesse Sum na June, 1938 Those winning: letters in State Contest were: Berton Black Hig:h-point man in State Stockjud in in 1936. Jesse Surrena June, 1938 State Farm Mechanic’s Contest Team: Scott Ball ---------------------------------------------------June, 1938 Charles Bell—Third Place June, 1937 Joe Black ----------------------------------------------------June, 1936 Chosen National F. F. A. President at Kansas City in October, 1936. Grand Champion Showman at University of Wyoming:’s Little International Livestock Show’. Appointed member of State Advisory Committee of NY A for Wyoming:. Appointed member of the Advisory Board of the American Farm Youth Magazine. Berton Black -------------------------------------------------------June, 1937 State Oratorical Contest. F. F. A.—First Place. Chosen to Wyoming: F. F. A. Executive Committee 1936. Elected State President. F. F. A.. 1937-38. Twen ty-five X i I ft ft X I ft ?• £ X x I I x x i % x I x t X X X X X X V ft X X X • I X X £

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 Members of the committee are Earl Buchanan, Phyllis Crawford, Evagene Davis, Gene Fox, Glenn Goddard, Donald Irwin, Jeraldine Jacobs, Lloyd May, Esther Makari, A1 Roberts, Elaine Soneson, Patricia Sullivan, Ruth Tebbs, Robert Thirlwell, Jack Wehr, and Alison Wyland. Q. E. Q. Mothers’ Tea One hundred and sixty-five guests were present at the Mothers’ Tea given by the Q. E. Q. girls for their mothers October 21. After a program in the cafeteria, refreshments were served and the guests were then entertained in the auditorium by the nine initiates, who were the new senior girls. “Editing a Paper” was the theme of this fun initiation. F. F. A. Carnival Dance Confetti, serpentine, and balloons in abundance made the annual F. F. A. Dance a big success. Dancing was to the music of Duke Downey’s Orchestra. Refreshments were served throughout the evening. Football Banquet After the completion of a State Championship football season by the Broncs, the Civic Clubs of Sheridan entertained the football boys, the band, and the cheer leaders at a banquet at the Sheridan Inn. Mervin Champion, toastmaster and former graduate of Sheridan High School, introduced Coach Witte of Wyoming University, who was the main speaker of the evening. Reverend Donald Smith’s Swedish impersonations were high points in the gay spirit of the banquet. Coach Chez introduced all the boys who had been in prac- tice throughout the season. Presentation of State Flag Wyoming Day, December 10, was the occasion for an appropriate celebration in an assembly program, during which a large Wyoming State Flag made of wool bunting was presented to the Sheridan High School by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Representatives of the chapter took part in the presentation program. Concert The Glee Club and Advanced Orchestra, assisted by Mr. Larry Woods, presented an evening concert at the high school auditorium on December 11, 1936. A soprano solo was given by Joan Engle with violin obligato by Jack Wehr; a cello solo by Glenn Goddard; and a French horn solo by Maxine Enburg. Mr. Woods, playing the cello, was accompanied by Merle Bonham Woods. The Glee Clubs were accompanied by the Orchestra and by Mrs. Charlotte Hutton and Riva Clark at the piano. The conceit was under the direction of Miss Louise Brehmer and Mr. Eric Becker. Christmas Sunlight Dance Prizes, refreshments, and rhythmic music were a few of the attractions of the annual Christmas Sunlight Dance, sponsored by the Sophomore B Class. The dance was held in the high school auditorium on December 18. Cowtown Dance Sheridan High went truly western January 15 for the dance given by the Junior B Class. The auditorium was a miniature forest of evergreens and wild life, made even more attractive by a full moon. A Virginia Reel and a Circle Two-step were special features. Prizes were given for top-hand costumes. Q. E. Q. Theatre Party Ninety-two members and initiates (mid-year Senior girls) attended the Q. E. Q. Theatre Party at the Lotus Theatre January 26. After the feature, “Camille,” the group enjoyed dancing and refreshments at the Western Coffee Shop, where also the serious initiation was given to the new members. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Skinner, Miss Gordon, and Miss Megown chaperoned the party. Twenty-seven