Wellington High School - Megaphone Yearbook (Wellington, KS)

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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.

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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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MAYBE WHEELERS In every town is a well-known estab- lishment, either large or sma.ll, that is blessed by the younger set but frowned upon by their elders. This is the well-known hangout. It is to this haven that mothers call, the principal looks, and the deserted boy friend goes to locate the one who has been lost or led astray. Here lined at the counter, sitting on the floor or in groups, squirting perfume at each other, is found practically every chap who is dodging par- ents, or work, as well as those who have only to kick their heels. Should you happen to wander through the portals of this teen age's paradise any afternoon or evening, you might see Bill studying history in a far corner, believe it or not there at the counter is Jim thinking he should study, but not quite getting around to it. Here's Henry reading that book report, the one that was due last wed- nesday. He's hoping the English teacher doesn't come in. Oh yes, we can't forget those boys, you know the ones that make themselves as small as possible in the darkest corner of the room, reading comic b-ooks, but with the regularity of a clock, sneaking a look at the door to see if that was just a friend or humiliation disguised as the boss that just walked in. As you leave this honorable establish- ment of juvenile enjoyment you must re- member that here in the past and here in the-future will be the meeting place of the meek and mighty for this is the hangout WINGS OF THE MORNING The hard work of the Juniors for their annual project, a three act play, was not in vain for they presented Wings of the Mor- ning to a full house. The audience enjoyed the dramatic performance which was a problem play deal- ing with dissatisfaction in the home of an Italian fruit vendor, in the home of a weal- thy dress designer, and in an old ladies home. Members of the cast are Edith McDonald, Valera Newkirk, Hazel Emery, Bonnie Black, Delores Davis and Charles Hall. Those standing are Miss Houghton, director, Ray McMillen, Earl Williams, Georgia Shields, Jean Harris, Paul Packard, Mary Belle White, Richard Williams, Jesse Hangen, and Violet Mc'Clart. FOOTLOOSE It was on a rainy April 8 that the seniors presented Footloose , but the weather was forgotten as the audience en- joyed the merry mixups in the family next door who might be well-known in any com- munity. They will long remember how not to put up an ironing-board as demonst.1ated by Marland Dulaney, and how beautiful Loralee Langford looked coming down the stairs with her hair done-up . Not only the audience had a good time all evening, for the characters had much fun in pract- icing and presenting it although they had to contend with mumps and flu. In the picture standing are Marjorie LaHaye, Francis Carr, Loralee Langford, Marland Dulaney, Catherine Murphy, Robert Price, seated are James Miller, Virginia Slothower, Mary Grace Fisher, Richard Parkis, Donna Mitchell, Bert Moorhead, Barbara Mitchell. Bob Ready is not in the picture. DRAMATICS PLAY Back to the Gay Nineties and the days when melodrama flourished, traveled the first semester dramatics class to present Pure As The Driven Snow or A Working Girl's Secret. It was the same delightful chase of all melodramas: Villain after the chaste hero- ine, and the manly heroicatching the black- hearted scoundrel. It also had the tradition- al hen-peeked husband, and haughty guests. In the picture standing are: Richard Parkis, Catherine Murphy, Bert Moorhead, Max McCabe, Ellen Marie Omohundro, Vio- let Croan, Verlin Dowd, Joyce Argo, Helen Jane Utterback, Martha Blunck. Seated are: Wendell Gassett, Shirley Hooten, Rosemary Bowers.