Waynoka High School - Railroader Yearbook (Waynoka, OK)

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Running down the halls try- ing to find the right room, fifty-four freshmen begin their long-waited for and somewhat fearful high school career on September 2, 1946. After we had been tossed from one grade to another in grade school we all began working for one goal—to hurry and get out of this “place.” We had literally grown up over night”, we weren’t little kids any more. At last after eight long years we were freshmen. Those on the freshmen roll were: Vera Mae Stevens, LaVaughn Lak- ey, Wanda Fay McKenna, Florence Mast, Oleta Miller, LaVaun Nicholson, Dixie Lee Pierce, Beatrice Ramirez, Mar- garet Silvertooth, Berna Dean Seaman, Darlene Taylor, Dean Bolar, Carl Carberry, Eddie Joe Dexter, Max Ferguson, Billy Fritsch, Pat Fuson, Earl Gam- ble, Clyde Hill, Curtis Hoover, Casey Jones, Sammy Kysar, Darrell Lane, Jack Litzell, Charles McNally, Billy Mar- tin, Bob Morgan, Billy Murray, Bill O’Connor, Karol Pierce, Tad Thornhill, Kenneth Zook, Virginia Armour, Nona Arn- old, Patsy Bay, Ann Callaway, Patsy Brown, Dorothy Crusin- WHS WHS W CLASS HISTORY Passing The First Mi berry, Frances Darnell, Erpal Dean Davidson, Dorothy Dupy, Opal Ealey, Eva Jean Ellis, Colleen Fiscus, Jessie Franco, Aileen Gunning, Joan Harmon, Jean Keffer, Ella Mae Krob, Joyce Milledge, Carl Dodd and LaVina Milledge. The first week of our fresh- man career was one we’ll nev- er forget. We were a horrid sight, the girls running around with their hair pulled up through tin cans and wearing tow sacks. Best of all though were the boys who shook every time a belt whizzed through the air; of course there were a few brave ones that took the punishment like green freshmen should. During the year we also gave our first high school play “Billy’s First Date.” Our sponsors this year were Miss Joachims, and Mr. Flet- cher. After nine hard months of work and three months vaca- tion we entered classes again as big sophomores. We could set back and laugh this year, IS WHS WHS W lestone We were gradually becoming upper classmen. As the roll was taken we found we had lost: Joyce Mil- ledge, Curtis Hoover, LaVina Milledge, Carl Dodd, Erpal Dean Davidson, and Jessie Franco. t , The new classmates we gain- ed were; Derrell Benson, Doyle Bay, J. D. Sprague, John L. Sullivan, Rozclla Curtis and Elizabeth Bauler. A new thing was added to our school this year, Miss Clapper organized the boys glee club and choir. They all took part and seemed to en- joy it. To the most of us there was one class that was really ex- citing. It was in Mr. Dearing’s Biology class. He was actually teaching us how to look through the miscroscope and to cut the head off of a mosquito. Golly, but the class was proud of Charles McNally when he cut two heads off in one day. Our sponsors this year were Mrs. Briggs and Mr. Dale May- nard. HS WHS WHS W Well it’s May and school is out again. Just think next year we’ll be Juniors. 1948 and now we’re just one step from our goal. Our Jun- ior year was no different to us than it had been for the Junior’s ahead of us. It was our busiest year. This was the year we studied jokes the night before instead of American history so we could trade them with Mr. Turvey the next day. But we’ll have to admit he was a good history teacher. In March we presented our annual Junior play. After so much griping and hard work we finally presented “Strictly Confidential.” It was very suc- cessful. Early in the spring we were as busy as little beavers. For the most part we were run- ning up and down the I.O.O.F. Hall stairs trying to get things ready for our banquet. The rest of the time we were all trying to think of something that should be done during class hours. We hammered and painted and finally it was completed. The theme we (Continued on next page) HS WHS WHS co W £ co K £ co a £ CO a £ co a CLASS OF 50 EDDIE JOE DEXTER We hope you’ll float through life with the greatest of happiness. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lile Dex- ter. Activities: Football, baseball, basketball, band, glee club and was in the junior play. He is a letterman. Ambition: Physical Ed- ucation. ;.v» v. 3 a CO 3 a CO 3 a CO 3 a CO 3 a CO CO a £ 3 a CO CO a £ d 3 a CO SHift SHM SHM SUM SHM SHM SHM SHM SHM S H M SHM

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Class History . . . (Con. from preceeding page) chose for our banquet was a “Nautical Adventure.” Sammy Kysar, our class president was captain of our ship. The theme was carried out in blue and white and the windows were covered and made into port- holes. We can’t say it was a com- plete success the first night, as I'm sure we all well rem- ember, but after two tries we had finally launched our ship completely. We all had a grand time dancing to the music of Rex Benedict’s orchestra. As the heads were counted this year we found Doyle Bay, Clyde Hill, Patsy Brown, Dar- rell Lane, Dorothy Crusinberry, Frances Darnell, Beatrice Ramirez, Berna Dean Seaman and Elizabeth Bauler were not with us any longer. We gained Vivian DeVilbiss this year. Our sponsors this year were Mr. Turvey, Miss Joachims and Mrs. Harris. Again school is out and af- ter three months vacation we’re entering school again. At last! We made it! After twelve long years of laughter, tears, and hard work we’re Seniors. The big shots of the place. It’s funny but we had so many ideas about being dignified Seniors but we don’t feel a bit older than we did the day we entered high school. We were all pretty disap- pointed this year when we learned there would be no ini- tiation. The grades were split up and a Junior High was or- ganied. But we’re very proud to be able to say we were the first class to graduate from the new high school. In December we presented our extra colossal senior play, “Mystery At Midnight.” Our basketball team was something to be proud of this year, with a better than aver- age showing. Even though the score wasn’t always in our favor we’re proud of our boys. As we look out over the class we find that only eight of us have completed our full twelve years in the Waynoka school. They are: Vera Mae Stevens, Dorothy Dupy, Jean Keffer, Sammy Kysar, Darlene Taylor, LaVaughn Lakey, Pat Fuson, and Billy Martin. Now at the end of twelve long years we can close our books and go out into the world on our own. Some will continue their education and the others will choose differ- ent trades. In spite of all the heartaches we’ve had and shared we’ll always look upon our diplomas as a symbol of the happiest years of our lives. Hey Dean are you trying to teach Karma to drive? It might help if you would sit on your side of the car. Say Richard C., what is this we hear that Mr. Wright is saying about you and Lois B. sitting so close together? Any- thing to it? We wonder why Evan E., Kirk C., Donnie N. and Everett H. left at the end of the first game and went to Dacoma? It couldn’t have been because Freedom was over there could it? J. E., were you walking Bill O’Connor and Flora Good home Friday night after the game about 2:00 o’clock or was it because Jean Hullet was along? Bob Johnson, what happen- ed to your eye? What girl did that? Please tell us boys so we won’t end up with an eye like yours. HS WHS WHS W Mr. Wright: “Before we be- gin the examination are there any questions?” Charley McNally: “What’s the name of the course?” Miss Joachims: “I’d like to try on that hat over there.” Salesman: “I’m sorry mam but that is a lamp shade.” “Charles McNally”, said Mrs. Briggs, “Why don’t you wash your face?” I can see what you had for breakfast this Charles: “What was it?” Mrs. Briggs: “Eggs.” Charles: “Wrong teacher, that was yesterday.” Bob Morgan, can’t Janet say anything except “I ain’t going to do it.” Why don’t Elvin and Beth want a ride home after the dance Firday night? Are those streets pretty dark up that way Elvin? Say Marilue we see a far away look in your eyes. Texas is quite away off isn’t it? Janet have you and Bob been out to see the tool shed again? Janet I thought that the boy was supposed to ask the girl to go courting but it seems that you always ask Bob Afraid Bob won’t ask you? HS WHS WHS WHS WHS WHS WHS WHS W YOU CAN T mss. YOU'RE OUT IN FRONT. a co 3 a BILL FRITSCH Son of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Fritsch. He is active in F.F.A. Ambition: Farmer. a CO 3 a CO 3 a co CO a is CO a is =3 a CO 4 a CO S H AY SHM SHM SUM SHM SHAV SHM SHM S H M SHM SHM