Wellington High School - Megaphone Yearbook (Wellington, KS)

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THEREFORE FELLOW' CITIZENS DEBATE TEAMS Bob Ready Mary Jo Mercer Betty Mercer Joanne McGeorge Jean Harris Jack Hollingsworth Richard Parkis Debaters came to the attention of the student body on January 9 when everybody got a vacation from assignments in the afternoon to hear verbalists from twenty-three Kansas and Oklahoma high schools debate the question, Should every able bodied male citizen have one year of full time military training before reaching the present draft age ? in Welling- ton's seventh annual debate tournament. Some of the debates were goodg some were bad. Some students learned somethingg some didn't. All in all the tourna- ment was quite a success as the debaters and coaches regard the Wellington tournament as one of the best, both in competition and efficiency of management. Gn February 27, Jack Hollingsworth introduced Wellingtonis own pride and joy, the home town de- bate team, to senior high assembly. Richard Parkis explained the awarding of debate letters, Jean Harris praised the results of NVellington's debate efforts this year, and an exhibition debate was pre- sented with Betty Mercer and Joanne McGeorge on the affirmative, vs. Mary Jo Mercer and Bob Ready. This year's debate squad brought back no troph- ies, but the season was far from unsuocessful. They attended tournaments in Enid, Ark City, Coffeyville, Wichita, Medicine Lodge, Salina, and Winfield. Mr. Flaming began the season with a class of beginners, except for Bob Ready, who was for two years chosen outstanding debater in the Ark Valley, and closed it with experienced speakers who could take care of themselves in any argument. There is nothing unsuc- cessful about that. l

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CRUSADER BASKETEERS Although the Crusaders did not enjoygwhat might be called a successful basketball season this year, the records and figures do not tell the whole story. At numerous times some of the top teams in this, the toughest league in the state, Were surprisedias the Crusaders held them at a standstill, rushing them endlessly and fight- ing their hearts out to prove that Wellington can be tough. Basketeers in the above picture are: first row, Curtis, Cannon, Vandaveer, Timmis, Amberg, Capt. Sniderg second row: Carter, McClure, O'Neal, Clveland, T. Quillen, Bankslg third row: Moreno, Langley, Whitley, Coach Neve, Coach Suraln, Brown, Blazierg back row: Tillman, Graves, Hainsworth, Berg, Hyten, Burris, J. Quillen. -fx 1

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GIRL RESERVE, B Why is it we always look so amused, or should we say amusing, in pictures? Is it because the photographer always gets in the most unusual positions, trying to get us to look pleasant? For instance, he was perched on a ladder when this one was taken. However, our intentions are to tell the value of the three organizations this intelligent looking group represents. G. R. lends a helping hand at the be- ginning of each year by digging up used books for students who can't find them elsewhere. They are also responsible for the cokes, hot dogs, candy bars, and chew- ing gum we buy at the football games. The Hi-Y, junior and senior, also helps us to gain those undesirable pounds, by running a concession stand at the basketball games, plus the candy bars they peddle in the halls at school during the noon hour. Blue Tri- angle remembered needy families with gen- erous baskets at Christmas. In addition they collected cancelled stamps. UE TRIANGLE, Hi-Y In their meetings that were held reg- ularly throughout the year during activity period, Hi-Y, G. R., and Blue Triangle mem- bers enjoyed a variety of entertaining and instructive programs. At times the pro- grams were miscellaneous consisting of var- ied numbers by studentsg at times, mem- bers discussed problems of interest, and at other times, programs with appropriate themes such as hobbies or camp experiences were carried out. In the picture seated are Mr. Flaming. Hi-Y sponsor, Elaine Miller, Blue Triangle president, Juanita Lile, B. T., Colleen New- kirk, B. T., Alice Staley, B. T., Jerold Rog- ers, Hi-Yg and Miss Mickey, sponsor. On the back row seated are Mr. Willey, Hi-Y sponsor, Miss Counsell, G. R. sponsor, Arch Wallace, Hi-Y, Jack Hollingsworth, Hi-Y presidentg Betty Jo Lile, G. R., Sue Blessington, G. R. president, Donna Mitch- ell, G. R.g Joan Dykeman, G. R., Marvin Rowlands, Hi-Y and John McCort, Hi-Y.