Sterling City High School - Eagles Eye Yearbook (Sterling City, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1943 volume:

D t D I 0 � I I 0 K iO a ra«n who lias served sterling County In his fullest capacity, to ar. individual who his proved himself a leader, to one whose sympathy and friendliness has caused those who knew him to admire, respect and revere him, we, the senior Class of 19 3 and the staff of the sable's aye, dedicate this annu 1 with deep appreciation and gratitude. CONTENTS administration SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES M i � % r � • . As the West treasures the events of its youth, so we treasure these events of our youth that the memories of the future may be more vivid by this record of the past. THE STAFF Editor-in-chief Assistant editor Activity editor Sports editor Literary editor Production manager Business manager Joy Noack Marjorie Humble Arlene Abernathy Joe Conger Georga Belle Martin Margaret Skeete Maudine Hallmark Betty Hill Art editor ADMINISTRATION Wartime demands have made themselves evident in the changing personnel of our faculty. The faculty at the beginning of the term consisted of: F.C. Burnett, superintendent and coach, B.A. M.S.,East Texas State Teachers' College. Mrs. F.C. Burnett, social science and girls' coach, B.A., East Texas State Teachers' College. H.M. Carter, vocational agriculture, B.S,, Texas A M. Mrs, Don Corley, home economics, B.S., Texas State College for Women. fl m Mary Mathis, English, B.A., Texas Technological College. During the term Mrs. Corley, who went into defense work was replaced by Miss Mildred Atkinson, B.S., Texas State College for Women; Mr, Burnett, by J.A. Hale, B.S.,East Texas State Teachers' College; and Mrs. Burnett, by Mrs. Pat Kellis. e c Our school has participated in the following wartime activities: collection of scrap metal, weekly purchasing of stamps and bonds, a apeciAl jeep drive in the sale of stamps and bonds and conservation and collection of all material valuable to wartime production. SENIORS Back row: Betty Hill', Frances Blanek, Mary- lene Story, Georga Belle Martin, Joy Noack, Arlene Abernathy, Maudine Hallmark. Second row: Durward Chapman, Billy Chesney, Fred Mitchell, Tom Dee Davis. First row: Dan Dearen, Johnny Dawson, Ewing, McEntire. THROUGH THE EAGLE'S EYE 1. The famous cast 2. Dressed for play 3. All alone and lonely 4. Don't try to fool us. 5. Ewing - same as Betty Judith 6. 1-2-3 (triplets) 7. Dame Spring's victims 8. Chippy - the bad boy 9. Superman's ardent fan 10. Joe - in movement 11. Good old fingernails 12. Want'a ride? 13. Holleri 14. Where’s our mamma? 15. Playing games? 16. Billy - our mascot 17. Louder, girls 18. S - S - S - terlingl 19. Your award. Scoot? 20. Good old suckers 21. Posed? 22. Lt. Colonel or Pvt.? 23. Birds of a feather 24. Clark Gable, Jr. 25. Triplets - now twins 26. Yell leaders 42 - 43 27. Triplets once more OUR SENIOR YEAR At last that year for which we have been waiting eleven, or has It been twelve for some, has arrived. Believing in the old adage that procrastination is a thief of time, we had our class organization under way in early September. Our first activity was turning gypsy at the Halloween carnival at which the senior girls,garbed in bright colored skirts and all the beads that they could borrow, sold novelties. In the meantime the boys had drummed up enough votes to elect our candidate, Marylene, the carnival queen. She was coronated in a Wizard of Oz ceremony. With football victories in the air, we planned a patriotic weiner roast on Round Top. Everyone walked and carried his part of the food. To increase the school pep, the boys presented a football wedding. Fred Mitchell was a lovely bride In a royal blue princess gown; his veil of dusky rose curtain scrim was caught In a most fetching coronet of prairie flowers. The groom, Dan Dearen, was dashing in a recently awarded purple and gold jacket. The bride's only attendant was Billy Ches-ney, who chose a printed princess dress and was fortunate to catch the bride's football from which sunflowers were suspended. Little Scooter Carr was adorable in a dirdnl dress and matching hair ribbons as he tossed petals from his football helmet. The ceremony was read by Durward Chapman from the official rule book. With winter in the offing, our thoughts turned to indoor entertainment. In rapid succession came our Thanksgiving table-game party in the home economics living room, the Christmas banquet, the watch party and dance in the Chapman home and the birthday party for Joy in the Atkinson home. The annual banquet given for the seniors by the Baptist W.M.U. was as successful as we had anticipated. After such a social whirl, we were ready to settle down to weeks of intensive play practice on “Three Days of Grade.” After many trials and tribulations including childhood diseases which we had overlooked, prairie fires and unexpected furloughs,we presented our dramatic contribution just before spring fever began to select its chronic victims. V ith such a triumphal detout upon the stage, we decided to make a return engagement with our Kid Day Program on April Fool After a half-day of eating candy, riding bicycles and being subjected to kid lessons, we presented our entertainment in true primary style. A picnic on the river, where everyone was froed in at least onct and didn’t look half so nice an' tean, and a theater party closed a memorable Kid Day. Commencement invitations are here! All good things must come to an end, and Senior Year is no exception. l l ★ A ★ ★ '«■ Jl� ‘ ‘ [★★ ★ ★★ H OUR CLASS THRUDGH T.3 E£G5- .1 ■ x to ; h S±2E JUNIORS Back row: Virginia Knight, Juandell Chesney, Charley Edna Brooks, Jerrie Snead, Frances Hudson, Sue Everitt. Second row: Mary Earl Welch, Clara Mae Augustine, Alma Lawson, June Augustine. First row: Charles Juergensen, Tommie Augus- tine, Billy J. Littlefield, Frank McCabe. THROUGH THE EAGLE’S EYE 1. Two of many patriots 2. The frightful four 3. Poor benchJ 4. Re Ip ana advt. 5. Class genius 6. Oh-h-h-h-hJ 7. MJohndell of the Jungle” 8. Mrs. Corley - in lamb’s clothing A penny for your thoughts The champs ready for action S” for success or Sterling Our Kings look rather small. Who are the big guys? SOPHOMORES Back row: Bobby Edwards, Dixie Knight, Wes- ley McCleary, Annie Lou Knight, Jessie Verne Martin, Ancel Reed. First rows Paula Sue Wyckoff,Margaret Skeete, Madeline Rusk. THROUGH THE EAGLE� S EYE 1. Just one little (?) family 2. Ditto - Number 1 3. Freak? 4. The Three Mesquiteers 5. You slide the other way, kids. 6. What - again? 7. Swing - sters 8. Why up there? 9. Close to heaven as ever 10. The kings of the gridiron FRKSHilEN I FRESHMEN Back rows Billy Findt, Alvin Lawson, Douglas Chapman, Bob Humble, Rob Wallace, Joe Snead. Second row: Dorothy Strickland, Billie Faye Cook, Mary Ann Bynum, Ruby Langford, Betty Jane Donaldson. First row: Joe Ernestine Cole, Eiigenife this, Peggy Hinshaw, Beth Abernathy. THROUGH THE EAGLE'S EYE 1. Screen test, Joe? 2. Betty - the new tire substitute 5. Our loss - Dallas’ gain 4. General (nuisance) Snead and company 5. Dressed for church? 6. Go on, scaredy ; it won't hurt. 7. Hello, teacher. 8. Miss ’ V” - vegetables for victory 9. Bashful? 10. Appropriate surroundings 11. The lone (some) ranger 12. Our pride and joy I Li r f A 2 3J BASKET BALL THE EAGLE WAY The season of 1943 can be called a success for the Eagles of Sterling High school, as far as basket ball Is concerned. Led by four returning let-termen, Johnnie Dawson, Fred Mitchell, Tom Dee Davis and Jack Mitchell, the Eagles tied with Big Spring for the championship of their own tournament and later won a district championship. As a fitting climax to a successful basket ball season enjoyed by the Sterling boys,they journeyed to Abilene on February 27, 1943,and participated in the regional meet held there. The results of the games played in the regional tournament were: Eagles 29, Alameda 21; Eagles 21, Highland 19; aiid_in the championship game Sidney defeated the Eagles by a score of 33 - 23. Although downhearted over the loss, the Sterling fans were proud of the basket ball team that finished second in the University Interscholastic League Regional Basket Ball Tournament. Eight boys made the trip to Abilene. They were Tom Dee Davis,Johnnie Dawson, John Lancaster, Fred Mitchell, Jack Mitchell,Billy J. Littlefield, Frank McCabe and Scooter Carr. The following boys received basket ball jackets as a reward for their outstanding achievements. These included Jack Mitchell,Fred Mitchell, Tom Dee Davis,John Lancaster, and Johnnie Dawson. WITH THE EAGLES IN FOOTBALL The beginning of the 1942 football season saw the Sterling Hi Eagles take the field, with a well balanced team. There were seven returning letter-men with whom to build a winning team. They were Fred Mitchell, back and captain; Johnnie Dawson, back; Tom Dee Davis, end; Jack Mitchell, center; Weldon Philips, back; Billy Chesney,back; and John Lancaster, back. In addition to this group there were three other boys who added much strength to the team. They were Billy J, Littlefield,oend; Buford Chesney, end; and Tommie Augustine, end. Joe Conger and Joe Snead completed the team roster. The Eagles, while playing only six games because of the war conditions and gas rationing,went through the season untied and undefeated. The climax of the season' was attained in the district championship game with Courtney as the opponent. The Eagles won this game by the large score of 64 - 27. As there was no bi-district playoff, this game ended the season for the Eagles. A summary of the 1942 football season would not be complete unless mention was made of the fleetness of Johnnie Dawson, the passing arm of Fred Mitchell, the pass catching of Tom Dee Davis, the defensive work of Jack Mitchell, the blocking of Weldon Philips and the tackling of Buford Chesney. Ten boys were given letters. These Include Fred Mitchell,captain. Jack Mitchell, Johnnie Dawson, Tom Dee Davis, Weldon Philips,John Lancaster, Billy J. Littlefield, Billy Chesney, Buford Chesney and Tommie Augustine. i VOCATIONAL AvjhiCULTUKS CL� S3 U.-: OUR HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT Stressing conservation and a live-at-home program, the Sterling Chapter of the Future Homemakers of Texas completed its organization for the 1942-43 term with June Augustine as president. Our first major activity was the serving of a ranch-style supper at the Halloween carnival. In the meantime our home projects were displayed and checked. Home canning of fruits and vegetables seemed to be a favorite project with sugar rationing already in effect and extensive food rationing imminent. Our Christmas banquet assumed a patriotic air with a red, white and blue color scheme. Our menu with a minimum of sugar used was satisfactory. '•Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard- No it wasn't quite bare this time, but a most amusing assignment grew out of planning a menu from the food stuff found in the cabinet on a certain day. When our much erased menus were ready to be copied for grading,we could readily sympathize with Mother’s occasional remark, I wonder what we’ll have for dinner today. In February we made a contribution to defense in the loss of our teacher,Mrs. Corley,who accepted a position in the drafting department of North American. In a few days our department was clicking again under the direction of Miss Atkinson. With Easter coming so late that a real Easter dress would be comfortable, our style show became a true Easter Parade. Almost every girl modeled at least two dresses which she had made during the vear. Predictions are that a limited supply of ready-made clothing will not affect these girls too seriously. s«! SENIORS of 1943 Do You Know that you can purchase a very ap-propriate gift for your school—a gift that will perpetuate the memory of the class of’43 for as little as $3.60? 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