Sulphur High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sulphur, OK)

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CLASS PROPI-IECY The Senior Class of '54 known as The Gangf' couldnt stand to be parted. So they all boarded a ship ---'-A-- destination was Shangri-La, the island where people never grow old. Wfhen they arrived everyone began to donate his unusual talents to make a perfect island. The first project was the All Weather Gangway Turnpike, from the north end to the south end of Shangri-La. It was completed in two days. The toll for the entire trip is only 555 per car and 5510 per passenger. The engineering feat is a personal triumph for Allen Boyd, who did the planning, the surveying, and all the work. The collector at the north gate is' Wayne Brady who is trying to support his family of 12. The collector at the south gate is LaDonna Maas. She is saving money to invest in a 5 and 10c store. Exclusive concession rights for motels and restaurants along the turnpike have been awarded to Nancy Billings and Ann Davis. One of the chief interests of the islanders is centered around a little gadget patented by Mike Stephens to be known as the Control Your Own Weather. It consists of a dial with the words, Rain, Snow, Hail, Warm, Fair, Cloudy, Cooler, and Frost. When the device is purchased it is set for the area which it is to control. Our business part of Shangri-La was soon completed under the supervision of Tommy Keller, mayor of the island. Since food is essential to the daily lives of the islanders, Sam West built his famous Super-market, known as 'What Have You Got In Your Sack ? The Shangri-La Hotel built by Don Braden was the center of attraction. The hotel has its own smoking room, swimming pool, and golf course. After a weeks' search for a desk clerk, Don finally decided upon a very reliable girl, Mary Watson. ' Mary Carol Leonard, a very talented music student in high school, has finally reached her goal in life, The island's best and only piano tuner. If at any time through the day or night you need a taxi, you will find james Williams standing on the corner calling Taxi, Taxi, 5955 Everyone on the island is always well-dressed from Nakita Hill's dress shop, now world known for it's gownless evening straps, Nellie Gregory has a very cute Tiny Tot Shop for the kiddies. john Walker, principal of Shangrila High School, is very lenient with the students, You just punch the time clock as you come in the door and go to school six days a week for ten hours each day. The instructors are required to have at least six years of college and are paid 3550 a day. With these requirements it wasn't hard for us get instructors. We were fortunate to have Emanuel Gris- som, voice teacher, johnnie Pennington, history teacher, Dick Burdett, speech teacher, Eva Suther, librarian, and Bobbie Taylor, nurse and truant officer. It doesn't make much difference to Max Riffe whether he works all the time or not. just so he has enough money to buy candy and flowers for his many girl friends. The people of Shangri-La are very proud of their residential section, Two of the most beautiful homes are owned by Gwen Cowan and Lola Reece. The church is located in the center of this area so it will be handy for everyone. The pastor of the church is Dennis Hill. - Elizabeth Howe, who has followed in her parents' footsteps in the 'business world, is now sole owner of the Salvage Yard. She goes around each morning dusting the hub-caps. Marilyn I-lodge, champion typist in high school has been appointed sec- retary to the mayor of Shangri-La. ' ' Jim Hickman, is the proud owner of Hick'man's' Funeral Home. It is furnished with the newest and most modern embalming equipment. Annalois Gilbert has a fashionable beauty salon.- She makes most of her profit on her line of men's toupees.

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CLASS WILL David Ballinger: His physique to Stinky Williams. Sue Bennett: Her swing to Platt National Park. Now isn't that thoughtful of Sue? Nancy Billings: Her love affairs to Judith Leonard. Allen Boyd: That beloved Ki Mily Bird to Robert Lacy. Sherry Boyles: All of her jewelry to Rhonda jaynes. Don Braden: His ability to play the piano like Liberace to Don Parenti. Wayne Brady: His love for married ,life to G. W. Chaffin. Dick Burdett: His cowboy boots to Uessej Potes. Wanda Corbin: Her feet to Lynda Peak. Don't let them lead you astray, Lynda. Valton Corley: His curly hair to J. C. Swindle. Gwen Cowan: Her engagement ring to AnnMountford.Don't give up hope yet, Ann. Ann Davis: Her long brown hair to Dorothy Dodson. Annalois Gilbert: Her quiet disposition to Floyd Cottle. You could use it, Red. joe Green: His jitterbugging style to Eugene Kennedy. You better make a few changes. Nellie Gregory: Her naturally curly hair to Elizabeth McAfee. Emanuel Grissom: His cute little walk to Ernie Collins. jim Hickman: His snipes to Bob Lancaster. Dennis Hill: His position at Pratt's to Paul Reub. Nakita Hill: Her excuses to get the car to Iwana. Marilyn Hodge: Her love to cut classes to Marilyn Green. Elizabeth Howe: Her driving ability to Pat Stephens. Helen Kaserman: Her peaceful attitude at school to Virginia Whiten. Tommy Keller: His steel Guitar to Mrs. joseph. jack Kinney: His quarterback position on the football team to Carl Goddard. Raymond Lee: His pleasant personality to Mrs. Davenport. Mary Carol Leonard: Her fine soprano voice to Frank Herring. Pat Lowrance: Her romances to Wilma Cubley. Virginia Lowrance: Her dancing ability to Irma jean Kennedy. Mike Lowrey: All his headaches to the jr. boys. Peggy Miller: Her fighting style to jerry Carter. LaDonna Maas: Her position at McLellans to Claudell Hill. Eddie Morton: His problems with the women to Gut Hamby. Willa Dean Moss: Her kind and thoughtful ways to Anna Birch. Mary Hellen Owens: Her boy friend to Momi. Johnnie Pennington: Her way with the teachers to Eddie Moore and Bill Corbin. Lola Reece: Her ability to get married to Miss Vaughn. Barbara Richburg: Her naturally red hair to Mary Louise Cape. Max Riffe: His worldly ways to Coach lenson. Patty Roberts: Her appreciation of Mr. Best's jokes to Vivian Cottle. Frank Sass: His reputation for good driving to Charlene Howe. Dan Smith: His love to go hunting and fishing down home to Wesley Bates. Mike Stephens: His ability to take machinery apart to Ronnie Williams. Eva Suther:.Her love for the Air Force boys to Cathy Allen. Bobbie Taylor: Her clever way with the paint brush to Anna Sekavec. Donna Wade: Her naturally blonde hair to Dianne Wren. john Walker: His flat-top hair cut to Mr. Portman, Mary Watson: Her southtown parties to Betty Ruth Little: Sammy West: His knack for making speeches to Doris Hall. Gene Williams: His love for the National Guard to Eddie Lewis.. Alfred Wynn: His love technique to Bill Parsons. You could use a few changes. Marv Yarberry: Her Drum Majorette position to Lois Bates. Strut your stuff, Lois. . Amanda Yates: Her beautiful alto voice to Gaye Montgomery, Get after that music. The Senior Class: Appreciation for a job well done to Mrs. Webb. Signed, ' THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1954

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A jet airplane service between the United States and Shangri-La has just been announced by Boeing Airlines. At present the service is experimental, and the only pilot is David Ballinger and the only stewardess is Pat Lowrance. If this flight proves popular, more extensive service is planned for the future. Willa Dean Moss has already volunteered to take the first trip on the jet back to the States to see Loye. Mike Lowrey, industrialist and movie producer, has sold out his holdings in 4-D pictures corporation for more than four million dollars. He plans now to devote his time and his fortune to the development of interplanetary space ships. He already has contracts for space ships to make trips to the moon where he plans to operate outdoor theaters. Frank Sass has a donkey farm located about six miles north on the Senior Gangway Turnpike. Helen Kaserman, a very ambitious person, has not been successful as yet in establishing her business, due to the child labor law, not permitting children to work. There is always plenty of entertainment in Shangri-La. On Sunday after- noons, everyone goes to the zoo to watch Sue Bennett perform with her trained squirrels. Saturday night is a good night for the movies. Now showing is The Dollie Sisters starring Pattie Roberts and Mary Helen Owens. On Friday nights everyone stays home and watches Peggy Miller, known as Perilous Peggy, and Amanda Yates, known as Amazing Amanda, in the wrestling matches on T. V. Between matches Alfred Wynn Advertises the lotion that gives you that natural sun-tan look. The Gypsy Tea Room is a place where everyone always feels welcome. To meet you at the door and also entertain you on his violin is The Little Old Man , jackie Kinney. It also features a very good floor show starring Wanda Corbin. joe Green, the famous rodeo producer, produces the largest rodeo found anywhere, the Madison Round Pasture. The entry fee in only 35200 per person. During the rodeo season Sherry Boyles, the hefty blacksmith gets all her busi- ness. She is noted for her remarkable speed. Virginia Lowrance has finally succeeded in her dancing career. She now has her own dance studio known as the Swinging E-N-D Studio. Virginia has some very talented students, one of whom is Dan Smith. He is taking 'ballet lessons to improve his muscle co-ordination. Raymond Lee, another out- standing tap student, is still trying to persuade Virginia that her career isn't everything. The island is always well protected with the 699th division of the National Guard. The commanding officer is Gene Williams and his most heroic sergeant, Valton Corley. Don Peak is now taking a correspondence course from O. U. back in the States to become a detective just like joe Friday. Dr. Eddie Morton is in the process of writing a series of articles on Why Football Coaches Encourage Their Players to Smoke. Barbara Richburg, who is in the dairy business, has recently broken all previous records. She now milks 500 head of cows, bare-handed, each morning at 5 a. m. She-'s really a whizz. She doesn't have to milk at night. When Barbara milks them, they stay milked. Mary Yarberry, after appearing in a high school production of Three on a Bench , has been signed to a contract by the Shangri-La T. V. Network, and has originated a new type of program called Watch My Line. She models native sarongs.