Waverly High School - Annual Yearbook (Waverly, KS)

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, . . Q - Y .r-,. , . 'r' FM f r-, -H- '-2 '11'4 i ' A r '7'f ' A - -f -vw ww - ' 1 .V .' ,- 1 2' V A V - .. ,, ' I ',--q.- v . ..:- . r - - ' -'- NU' , -t 'Lim - 'Alia -2- '.-A.lNZ..h...', . . , ' ' 1 -1- -4- 1'-'V ' - 4 H+' ' It is the year 1970, and the biggest Alumni Banquet in the history of Waverly Rural High School is now in full swing. We have been talking to the members of the Class of '58, Their advancement in this mean, cruel, world has been miraculous, Gilbert Barthol is on a good paying government job, making hangman nooses for despera- does. He got the inspiration one day in American History. In spite of his money, he's still driving his '58 Chevrolet. Dave Beary, after being jilted by his one and only love, decided to end it all by jumping off Rock Creek Bridge. He was not seriously injured though, as he landed on Gail Bradley, who was hiding from Mr. Poppe, who is still principal of Waverly High School. Gail still only at- tends one month of school a year so is still struggling to get through. Dale Conquest has now conquered Hollywood, and is now starring in the Academy Award picture, The Night Life of Einstein, which couldn't be revealed until recently. Jack Coryel1's fondest dream has come true. He is now head janitor at Oklahoma State. He just couldn't make his grades in college. Karen Counselman is now in Reno, head of a firm that manufactures toupees for bald headed lovers. She thought Reno was a perfect place to get a husband too, but she's still single. Marvin Foster and his wife Norma now own the Standard Station. His brother-in-law Dar- rell Pyle and his wife, the former Virginia Baxter, couldn't support their large family out on the farm, so Marv gave them the job of taking care of the car washing division. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson, the former Helen French, now have a thriving dairy busi- ness. She milks the cows and he drives the truck. Lu Ann Gast's debut as a nurse was a failure. At her first operation she hollered blood, and stabbed the doctor. Ann George is desperately trying to make her quota in a frat pin factory. It brings back treasured memories of her old frat pin, which was the closest she ever got to getting her man. Keith Godfrey, a millionaire bachelor, now owns the Godfrey rest home for the aged. He and one of the old folks, Phil Arnett, are working night and day on the first rocket to the moon. Charlotte Hess now has a pavilion at Agricola and also a service for towing tipsy patrons up the hill. Irene Johnson is now working on her newspaper column Advice to the Lovelorn. Romona Kennard is also working on the same newspaper. But she keeps Irene in business. . Mrs. Oscar Kistner, the former Lynda Kelly, is now devoted to a life of teaching school in the daytime and rocking cradles at night. Jackie Markham worked her way up from office girl to editor of the Waverly Gazette, the world's largest newspaper, Kenneth Perry is living in Texas where he can tell his tall fishing and hunting tales without any opposition, Audrey Rickman has worked her way up in the telephone office from ash-tray emptier to head of the listener's department. Richard Siebert is installing horns in all the air force sabre jets. The thrill his car horn gave him at school one day has stayed with him. We were happy to talk to Janice Smith again. For the past ten years she has been in Africa, hunting rare animals, which she brings back to the states with her. Carlyle Whitcomb is a busy man these days. He has now taken over Mr. Pope's job as janitor, and at the same time is still going to school. Leon Whitcomb is now head of the Witty Remark section of the popular Esquire magazine. The sales have certainly picked up since he was added to the staff. Susan Williams, now head stenographer to E. Blaine Schoolcraft, in the Schoolcraft Real Estate Agency, Agricola, Kansas, is here at the banquet tonight, with her boss. We were happy to see that this class of 58 has been so successful and we hope the future f- 4 years will be as prosperous '4 U 00.52 W ,ry .11 ' . fzs - , . ' V ' 5 , 3 K ' 3 ' 13 t fr . .1 4 it V s. ..,- ...- .. it V . . t , 1--Y---W wav-re W- 5- A . ' if - v -r 1wrvI'fv.-:muff-1 5 J -1-

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- --' 's A 1- H -- B A '. . -- ut .:-me ' ' .1 ' A :zm.m,n'..ni V' '- 1' 'I 2 f' i' O September 1, 1954, marked a new step for the Class of 1958. Twenty-two proud, but frightened, Green Freshmen entered the halls of W,R,H,S, The roll included the following stu- dents, Virginia Baxter, Gail Bradley, Dale Conquest, Janice Cox, Virginia Crooks, Karen Coun- selman, Marvin Foster, Richard Foulk, Helen French, Gene Gaddis, Ann George, Keith God- frey, Charlotte Hess, Irene Johnson, Lynda Kelly, Romona Kennard, Jackie Markham, Kenneth Perry, Audrey Rickman, Betty Schnieder, Janice Smith, and Susan Williams. At our first class meeting, Ann George was elected President, Vice-President, Karen Counselman, Secretary- Treasurer, Helen French, Reporter, Susan Williams, Student Council Members, Dale Conquest and Lynda Kelly. Our sponsor this year was Coach Doug Minnis, The big event for us this year was Freshman Initiation. Wearing long underwear, going barefooted, and carrying gunny sacks, we were initiated into the deep mysteries of this new life, The fall of 1955 quickly rolled around finding us one step higher on the ladder of learning, ranked as Sophomores, When the roll was taken, we found we had lost Betty Schnieder but had gained Dave Beaty, Lu Ann Gast, and Richard Siebert, Later on Gene Gaddis and Richard Foulk left, dropping our class back down to a total of twenty-two students. Class officers elected for this year were, President, Lynda Kelly, Vice-President, Karen Counselman, Secretary-Treasurer, Susan Williams, Reporter, Richard Siebert, Student Council Members, Helen French and Dave Beaty, Mr, T owner was our sponsor. Lavender and white was selected as our class colors, For the class flower we chose a baby orchid, and as a class motto God Help Us Be A Good Sport in the Game of Life was decided best suited for us, In the spring of the year, we were honored by having the privilege of serving at the Junior-Senior Banquet, The third realm on the ladder classed us as Juniors numbering to twenty-seven. Janice Cox failed to answer the roll this year but we did gain Gilbert Barthol, Don Jamison, Betty Morey, Caryle Whitcomb, Leon Whitcomb, and Frank Danford, however, we lost Don Jamison and Frank Danford later that year, At our first class meeting, we chose as our officers, President, Susan Williams, Vice-President, Gilbert Barthol, Secretary, Ann George, Treasurer, Marvin V Foster, Reporter, Lynda Kelly, Student Council Members, Karen Counselman and Kenneth Perry, Mrs. Bruno and Mr, Bowersox sponsored us this year. The first project as Juniors was, selling magazines totaling our sales approximately eleven hundred dollars. ln November of this year the class members laid aside other duties to present a play entitled My Little Oscar. One windy day in March found us very enthusiastic over the arrival of our class rings which we proudly showed off. After combining many ideas and thoughts, we put ourselves to work and carried out a theme called Fairyland Romance at our Junior-Senior Banquet for the Seniors of '57, September 3, 1957, found us walking through the doors of W,R,H.S, for our last year, We had now reached the fourth step on the ladder classified as Seniors feeling we had achieved much, but perfection needed improvement. Two members did not answer roll call this year, they were Virginia Crooks and Betty Morey, yet we gained Jack Coryell making a total of twenty-four members, A class meeting was quickly planned and Dave Beaty was selected as our President. Other officers were: Vice-President, Susan Williams, Secretary, Karen Counsel- man, Treasurer, Kenneth Perry, Reporter, LuAnn Gast, Student Council Members, Ann George and Dale Conquest. As our sponsors we had Mrs. Haworth and Mrs. Speaks. A fascinating and exciting day which shall never be forgotten is the initiation of the Future Class of 1961. The twenty-fourth of September viewed an expression of a smile upon the faces of the Seniors as they ,posed for their pictures, During the next few months our Annual Staff was selected by our sponsors. After the -class selected Bulldog Tales as the name of the Annual the Staff began organizing their material, A play entitled Bandits For Breakfast was presented in March. On April 24, we were guests of the Juniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet. Early the next morn- ing we boarded a chartered bus and headed for our long-awaited Senior Sneak to be spent at Lakeside Courts. An enjoyable three days were spent sightseeing, swimming, boat riding, dancing and having fun, Baccalaureate Services were held May 18, 1958, and Commencement Exercises May 19 bringing our high school days to a close. This does not end our history for each of us is taking another step in life becoming tomorrow's citizens. f ' ' - 1 ' ..1.... nn.. -. in-, ,, .Lef.'4..t'4:i.L-- -gi'

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A A aa -A-- We, the Waverly Senior Class of 1958, being of questionable mind and sound body, do bequeath all our earthly belongings to our faithful and trustworthy underclassrnen. Gilbert Barthol wills his ability to get along with Mrs. Speaks to Ronald McDonald, A Virginia Baxter wills her witty remarks to Carlene Beaty. Dave Beaty leaves his hair CUT to John Herman, Windy Bradley needs all he has. Dale Conquest wills his ability to get stuck in the graveyard at midnight to Jim Williams who already has a good start. Jack Coryell wills his ability to carry home the library every night to any one who's strong enough. Karen Counselman wills her ability to get along with Dempsey and the boys at ensemble prac- tice to the next lucky pianist, Marvin Foster wills his freckles to Melvin Hinderliter who will look cute with a few more. Helen French wills her gum snapping ability to Mrs. Haworth for a hobby in her future years of leisure. Lu Ann Gast wills all her shinestones to Norma Pyle. She doesn't need them now that she's loaded with that diamond! Ann George wills her Charles Atlas courses and worn out dumbbells to Glenda Alexander. Keith Godfrey wills his good luck to get a girl at Boys' State to Clifford Fischer. Charlotte Hess wills her ability to help people out if she only knew which way they came Irene Johnson leaves her peroxide bottle to Gayla Cartmell. Lynda Kelly leaves everything but Oscar, Romona Kennard wills her string of boyfriends named Larry to anyone who can find a long enough string. A Jackie Markham wills her shorthand book to any prospective student who can finish the course in a half year as she did, Kenneth Perry spent all his money on the class trip so has nothing left. Any donations will be appreciated, Audrey Rickman, unfortunately, wills her boy troubles to Connie Baker. Richard Siebert wills his dainty walk to Brenda Yockey. Janice Smith wills her quiet ways to Janice Williamson, who, we certainly hope will make good use of them. Leon Whitcomb wills his front teeth to Marion Dawson who is in dire need of them. Caryle Whitcomb wills his dust mop to Charles Broyles. Susan Williams wills her dollar she won from Ann George betting on the Waverly basketball team to Patty Hess who can place it on good old Waverly next year. This page is sponsored by WOLFE'S CAMERA SHOP Osage City, Kansas . '-. ur -C-L..- x ...z s..:..t.. 1 .Lt ,J-L .nav -..-.