Sheridan High School - Bronc Yearbook (Sheridan, WY)

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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

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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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“S” Club Initiation Hollywood was brought to our high school at the initiation of the “S” Club members February 10. The sixteen impersonations of movie stars, and the five chorus girls to introduce each act, revealed much talent in the “S” Club. After the clever program, which was under the direction of Miss Beall, athletic honors and awards of the year were presented. Scandal Sheet of the Ocksheperida “Earthquake Rocks Sheridan High,” “Fox-Lotus Sues Q. E. Q. After Tearful Theatre Party,” “High School to Have New Elevators,” and other libel challenging headlines were the cause of much merriment when the “Sheepherder” scandal sheet was distributed February 11. Latin Club Dinner and Initiation The first S. P. Q. R. Banquet, held February 17 in the High School cafeteria, was unanimously named the most outstanding event in the history of the club. The cafeteria had been converted into an ancient Roman dining hall. A knifeless and forkless dinner was served by the tuniced initiates. The evening’s entertainment was aptly provided by the initiates. Orchestra Dedicates Program to Scandal Sheet An earthquake that roared and subsided and then burst forth with such a rumble that it shook the entire building, was a characteristic bit of music by the orchestra under the direction of Mr. Becker in an assembly program February 19. Selections were dedicated to Miss Van Boskirk, and other selections were announced as having been composed (???) by Principal Robert VV. Skinner, Mr. Carl Crawford, and Floyd Elmgren. Q. E. Q. Queen of Hearts Night Club Tables, pretty waitresses, fortune tellers, and hearts, hearts, and more hearts (climaxed by a huge heart on the stage) created a real atmosphere for the Q. E. Q. Queen of Hearts Night Club, February 19. A specialty dance by Phyllis Diltz, and the crowning of the King, Donald Irwin, and the Queen, Christine Shott, were the numbers of the floor show of the evening. Tom Cotton, Jean Kettering, and Joan Engle crowned the King and Queen with the “might-have-been” crowns sent by Edward and Wallie. Contest of Girls’ Gym Classes A contest of girls’ tumbling teams formed from the seventh period and the eighth period gym classes were presented in the high school auditorium March 12. Three teams—the orange and green, the red and blue, and the all blue—were judged on the symmetry of their pyramids, and the grace and ease with which they performed their tumbling stunts. By general applause, the all blue team was judged the best team. Scavenger Hunt Members of the Junior B class were entertained at a “scavenger hunt” on March 13. The unusual collections were judged for accuracy and completeness. Following the hunt the evening was devoted to games and refreshments at Linden School. Spanish Carnival Fortune telling, confetti, games of every sort, these and other carnival activities were immensely enjoyed by all those attending the Spanish Carnival on March 20. In addition to all of this, there were candy and chili concessions. A program was given in which these three hours of hilarity were climaxed by a burlesque “Bull Fight.” S. P. Q. R. Open House The annual S. P. Q. R. Open House was held April 21 in the Sheridan High School auditorium. Louise Burley and Lloyd May, consuls, presided. Projects of this year’s work of the Latin students were on exhibition and a program was given for the guests. Refreshments were served at the end of the evening’s entertainment. Twenty-eiuht