Wellington High School - Megaphone Yearbook (Wellington, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 34 of the 1943 volume:

The Megaphone 1940 Published by the Senior Class Wellington. Kansas Aye, Aye, Sirs Before us are the officers of our good liner, WHS, Captain Kissick and Chief Engineer Stamm, pictured in one of the few restful moments during this year's cruise. It is the captain who supervises the skippers that pilot ships out first grede harbors, and guide the destinies of 1100 lunior and senior high passengers through junior high canals, around the senior bays, into the oceans of life. Y The last few years they have com- manded ship WHS so that it passed all storms and is among the top ranking liners of the state. It is with pleasure that '40 Seniors look back upon their four years on the good ship, but it is with sorrow that they bid good-by to these two worthy commanders. Heigh Ho! To Press I Go! ELL, here I am! The Megaphone of 1940! That last picture is in, those lagging stories are checked, all those weary hours of thinking, planning and working are cver, end you have me. First, imagine this, the seniors voted whether or not to have me and evidently. since I'm here, they decided yes. The Journalism class had the privilege, if you want to call it that, of creating me and watching me grow. I was slow getting started, but you should have seen me blossom after the Hrst of April. Fm pretty proud of my sponsors, the '40 seniors. On my pages are the records of their activities along with those of their contemporaries, When I'm old-and you will be too-we can come together and revive musty old me- mories. One time you were so hurt because Johnny was elected president and how you wanted it! Then thereis that day when you and that young swain with short trousers and gaudy socks had your last big quarrel. You'll laugh then, I'll bet. I was made in W. H. S. and she had a great influence in shaping you. It's sort of a mutual indebtedness and at- traction. In better words than ours, let's just say, May she stand, fore'er defended by the true and brave! ..1.. Deer Teachers, I-Iere's Qur Apple Back row: Neve, Barnhart, Willey, Cessna, Buzzard, Kis- sick, Lewis, Flaming. Fourth row: Schrag, Evans, Randels, Counsell, Merryman 1 Dey, Martin, Payne, Shcckey. Third row: Stamm, Whin- ery, Clark, Vickers. Second row: Glover, Felt, Kimmell, Mickey, McGeorge, Hooper. Front row: Jacques, Mark- ley, Galloway, Riley, Lynn, Coleman, Trumbull, Maris, Ames. CHOOLDAYS, schooldays, not under the hickory stick but the guidance of our capable faculty-and then vacation. Wise with a sense of humor, Superintendent Kissick and Principal Stamm closed the doors of W.H.S. on another successful year. Sweeping the senior class through commencement and graduation senior sponsors Misses Clark, Whinery, Jacques, Markley, and Mr. Lewis drew their venetian blinds in anticipation of a well-deserved vacation. In the native tongues of Caesar and Bolivar, Miss Dey and Miss Martin said fare- well to their language classes. With all fines paid and books checked in, Mrs. Merryman closed the library doors while Miss Glover gave a final report on the health of the students. Calculating by triangles, squares, and figures Misses Lynn and Payne, Mr. Maris, Mr. Barnhart, and Mr. Ames came to the conclu- sion that vacation was here. Having taught their students that a stitch in time saves nine and the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, Mrs. Trumbull and Miss Coleman unplugged the iron and turned off the stove. After successfully' promoting the tumblers, basketball and football teams, Miss Vickers, Mr. Buzz-arrl afKi'Mr. Neve again donned street clothes. Miss Kimmell and Miss Riley closed their year with a colorful music review and art display. Dramatically speak- ing, Miss Felt and her plays were tops, and in W.H'.Sis journalistic world, Miss Shockey- excelled as sponsor for the Rambler and Mega- phone. Mr. Willey was always cutting up-bugs, we mean-and Mr. Flaming taught his debaters how to out-talk any political candidate. Having proved to their geography classes that the world is round, Misses Mickey and Counsell put up their globes, and while Mr. Ran- dels wondered if he had inspired some future president, Miss Galloway corrected many aints and closed her books with a sigh. After count- ing their saws and hammers and weighing all nails, Mr. Schrag and Mr. Cessna wearily locked their tool chests. Misses Hooper and Cobb set the telephones aside, covered their typewriters, closed their doors, and began recording yearly reports-school was really' at an end. .2- The More We Get Together . . . BOYS' GLEE CLUB Through the third floor hallway' iioated many :t melodic note when the boys' glee club swung out with such famous songs as 'Stout-Hearted Men, All Day on the Prairie, and Old Uncle Moon. Meeting each Monday and Wednesday, under the direction of Miss Mildred Kimmell, the thirty-five members gave special attention to problems of time and tone and soon learned the real meanings of crescendo and syncopation. Members were boys free to work during home room period, interested in de- veloping pleasing speaking and singing voices, and willing to Work both early and late to make every performance better than the one before. Eleven boys attended a music festival in Wi- chita last February where they made a splendid showing and thanked their lucky- stars for the long hours spent in hard thoughtful preparation. LIBRARIANS 'Show me where to find this book, please. If it weren't for twenty-ive young helpers assisting Mrs. Ruth Merryman, the library would not be nearly as efficient and usable for who would check in books, make cards for the catalog, file pamphlets and mag- azines, do the reference work, and keep the library in the good order in which it always seems to be. The library could not be open at noon if it were not for one of these trusted librarians, who must have and maintain a C average. Naturally credit is given for this work. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Every Tuesday and Thursday iduring homeroom period a group of 65 girls met inifihe music hall to train their voices for better singing. During the time spent in the classroom they learned how to control their voices in order to hold a certain pitch, correct breathy', tones, and be more independent with in- dividual parts. They worked out special numbers to sing in as- semblies and in the Christmas program. The main event of the year was the 'Spring Music Review in which each member participated. Girls. interested had the opportunity to go to Wichita for the annual music festival held there February 8-10. JUNIOR HIGH FEDERATION As the curtains fall for the last time on the Junior High Federation, we find the actors proud of their contribution to the year's good record. And why shouldn't they be? With Marybelle White as presi- dent they have performed creditably and have linish- ed with flying colors. From inexperienced amateurs they have developed into stage-wise actors who will probably play leading roles in Senior High Federa- tions of the future. BLUE TRIANGLE The Blue Triangle with its one hundred twenty- five members met bi-weekly on Monday' for various programs, educational as well as entertaining, such as talks by outside speakers, personality groups, and for the lighter side of life, stunt and popular song pro- grams. They took care of one family at Thanksgiving, gave three baskets at Christmas and bought books for rural schools. The girls had time for picnics, parties, and sold candy at school. Officers for the year were Ruthie Houston, presidentg Mona Emer- son, vice-presidentg Janice Rogers, secretaryg,,,Betty Watkins, treasurerg the sponsors, Miss Isabel Mickey, Mrs. Dorothy Trumbull, and Miss Margaret Coleman. TWIRLERS '5, 6! Pick up sticks. But they're batons-It's September '39 and a twirling corps is industriously underway. Prancing proudly, eighteen girls clad in red and white uniforms cut capers to such rhythmic strains as Comin' Thru the Rye and Let Me Call You Sweetheartf' They practiced many tiring hours under the supervision of Clark Evans, musical direc- tor, and Junior Fritchman, drum major, to give exhibitions at the football games. Highlighting the exhibitions was Junior's twirling of fire and electric batons. Q NATIOINAL FORENSIC' LEAGUE First place in Kansas is the rank of the National Forensic League of Wellington with a total of 50 members and degrees. Judging from their record of deeds this organization of 15 debaters under the guidance of Willard Flaming was one of the most active in school, for throughout he year they spon- sored many entertaining affairs. The N. F. L. met monthly in the homes of the- members with Bob Wilson, presidentg Clara Stephen- son, vice-presidentg Marie Thomas, secretaryg and Howard Wallace, treasurer. SENIOR HI-Y The Senior Hi-Y finished out in front with flfty members, the drive being conducted in the order of' a horse race with Seabiscuit winning by 9, bun. Sweepstakes jockey was Don Jones, who rode Presi- dency while Kenneth Lewis, trainer and sponsor, watched from the sidelines. More horsing went on when the boys took part in a stunt night with a scene from the life of John Smith and 'iPokey' Hontus and as they escorted the Girl Reserves to a tacky party on April Fool's Day. But seriously, during Christmas the club gave con- tributions to needy families and presented a fitting assembly. Camp Wood proved fatal to many stalwart members as the return to the stone age was in vogue. -3- 600 OF US WE . PAUSE, HToday's Monday-let's see- 1 Student Fed. and the weekly routine begins for these 603 little Johnnvs and Janeys in Crusaderland, who have accepted the opportunity to belong to a school organization be it intellectual, go- vernmental, or social. These clubs attract member- ship from all sections of school, junior and senior high, and each day has seen one or more groups in session. .4- ' - Just imagine a school with- out federations, glee clubs, Hi- Y, G. R., and Blue Triangle to enliven the routine of algebra, geometry, chemistry, English, and econo- mics! These clubs are the heart of Wellington high, the working organ, which always take an active part in school activities. From 7:30 in the morning 'till late in the evening students have been seen hurrying to school for debate or humming home from A Cappella. Each organization is like a chan- nel for student thinking Where boys and girls learn co-operation and other qualifications necessary for success in this changing World. CAPPELLA CHOIR is the solemnly clad group at the top of the opposite page, and to their left is the irst semester dramatics class who really actH happier than they look. - To their right is that intellectual group of Mrs. Merryman's library corps. Those chatty girls in the next two pictures blend their vocal enthusiasm twice a week to form the glee club. - The JT. High Student Federation is a busy group. - Your Congress, students, the Senior High Federa- ticn, first semester. - Here is the Senior High Hi-Y Hi! - Do you recognize these aspiring Romeos and Juliettes? Miss Clark's Shakespeare class! - Meet the chawers of Raw-Chavv Chewing Gum, Kay Kfvyseid' Lzndreths second semester federation. - Next stop, Broadway - slogan for the second se- mester dramatics class. TIME is anytime in W.H.S. For in- stance, the Girl Reserves at the top of the page as well as most of the others meet during home room, but some extend from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m ....p On the second row is the boys' glee club, Wellington's gift to the Metropolitan-although they haven't tried out yet .... Every night for months those ambitious debaters have been Working cn the Railroad!! By their records at the different tournaments they must have .... A little farther down is the hilarious Junior Hi-Y group. They had fun at their meetings and that picnic wasn't so bad either .... The two pictures in the corner house those peppy Blue Triangle Girls. It's a rare treat to get all of them in the picture .... The happy girls with sticks-Kansas is a beauty spot of the nation, and we do mean beauty. Just look at those twirlers! - Then finally we find the proctors, those cheerful guardians of the halls, whose routine question is-'iHalt, who goes there? . . . O. K.- Weill halt. -5- The Happier We Will Be . . . GIRL RESERVES Within our family circle is the Girl Reserves, who with over 100 members under the leadership of President Judy Van Deventer, Vice-president Irene Yates, Secretary Catherine Murphy, and Treasurer Marjorie Graham have closed another successful year. Sponsors were Misses Juanita Counsell and Ruth Payne and Mrs. Ruth Merryman. Social acti- vities of the year were a Father-Daughter dinner, Mother-Daughter tea, and a senior farewell. A bril- lantly lighted Christmas tree sent a warm glow of excitement into 100 little restless bodies of grade school children assembled December 13' for the an- nual Christmas party. The annual Easter assembly, one of the most impressive services during the year was the highlight of the season. It was in Girl Re- serves, which met each Wednesdayg that one felt anew the Christian way of living, the goal of this club. DRAMATICS For juniors and seniors who harbor secret ambi- tions to become a second Charles Laughton or Bette Davis, dramatics offers actual practice in producing plays as well as developing an iappreciation and, in- terpretation 'of drama. The would-be starlets learned everything from acting out pantomines, the art of makeup, to the reading of Shakespeare, and assembl- ing scrapbooks. Under the direction of Miss Esther Felt, the dramatics classes gave one-act plays in school as- semblies and in rural communities. In December the first semester class presented The Youngest, and on April 30 the second semester group entertainingly' dra-matized t'The Hoosier Schoolmastern complete with dialect, costumes, and setting of the Indiana '.F'lat Crick district of 1840. STUDENT FEDERATION At the sound of the warning whistle the Senior High Student Federation ascended the gang-plank .and prepared to set off on their nine-month's voyage. .Smooth sailing was had during the first part of the 'cruise with only one pause, that of selecting cheer leaders. After sailing four and one-half months the vessel stopped to augment the passenger list. Under the guidance of Captain Jack Landreth, alias Kaye Kayser, the use of Raw Chew Chewing Gum Was encouraged for one sublime hour, to the enjoyment of those who had gained their sea-legs. On April 1 the good ship dropped anchor at the island of Impersonation Day and looked at the pe- culiarly dressed natives parading the board walks. .At the end of nine months the tourists disembarked each going his separate way, while Professor Stamm started preparations for another cruise in '41, .5- A CAPPELLA 'fOne, two ready-sing. Thus twenty-four Warbl- ing A Cappella members under the direction of Miss Mildred Kimmell sang the familiar strains of do-mi- sol-do, and faithfully assisted in sacred assemblies. A Cappella, consisting of chosen members, half of whom were new this year presented the April pro- gram for the local Treble Clef organization, and at the close of school held their annual spring picnic and initiation. Members were Margaret Goodrum, president: Marjorie Bernard, vice-pfresidentg Francis Carr, sec- Ietaryg Keith Moore, treasurerg Marjorie Graham, reporterg Teddy Clark, librariang Barbara Mitchell, Carolyn Kessinger, Bob Price, Beryl Herrington, Donna Mitchell, Dorothy Jeanne Hyten, Tillie Can- non, Georgetta Hitt, Ned Stoelzing, Irene Yates, Bob Purcell, .Tack Bowlin, Sherman Oyler, Joe Patterson, Don Jones, Marjorie Manahan, Harry McMillan, and Kenneth Hetrick. JUNIOR HI-Y Fifty strong were the Junior Hi-Y's and in charge of the ever-rolling ball were Billy Hyten and Larry Arnspiger, presidents. Warren Willey, of bug fame, played father counsellor to the boys who held regular meetings on alternate Mondays during acti- vity period. During the Christmas season they glad- dened needy' hearts throughout the city with their baskets of gifts. Fun and frolic were enjoyed by the boys who ventured to picnics and parties, where boys are boys and girls aren't bad either. SHAKESPEARE CLUB A studious group of upper classmen who call themselves the Shakespeare club have met each Monday afternoon under the supervision of Miss Bertha Clark from 3:30 until 4:20 since the fall of 1938, when the club was organized. Their sole purpose has been to study the works of Shakespeare. The members have studied and discussed the plays, dramatized parts of A Midsummer Night's Dream and in the spring of 1939 a group attended the production of 'fHam1et given in Winfield. PROCTORS No, students wearing badges around W. H. S. aren't cops-they're proctors who act as hosts to the many guests and remind the students of a few simple rules in the halls. Proctors are selected from the study halls for dependability, trustfulness, and responsibility. Each hour has a captain and an alternate for the group. They do not make students obey the rules set by- the office but only remind them and report in case of misconduct. Sixty-one students under the guidance of Mrs. Ruth Merrfyman acted as proctors during this year. Working Cn The Roiilrodd ELLINGTON High has much to be proud of when it casts its eyes toward those Walking, talking machines, the debaters who, under the coaching of Willard Flaming, have brought home the eggs to go with the bacon the football team furnished earlier in the season. To open the season a squad of 25 journeyed to Ark 'City for the district institute. And then to Enid. Did anyone fail to see that second place tro- phy that came home with them? Next came the Coffeyville Tourney. On January 26, the Crusaders awoke to find representative.s of 22 schools crowding the town and halls of W. H. S.-for it was the fifth annual debate tournament which Valley Falls won. About that time the National Forensic League awarded letters to all members with 6l0 or more points. Receiving this honor were Clara Stephenson, Barbara Hadorn, Patti Ate, Betty Morgan, Marie Thomas, Bob Wilson, Gene Adair, Bob Ready, .Tom Schwinn, and Howard Wallace. On February 2-3 came the Ark Valley tournament where v'Ve-L1.l'1gl3OIl .7- tied for fourth place with North-But that's not all! Bob Ready, a sophomore, received the highest speak-. er ranking in the valley, and Howard Wallace, junior, third. Did we win the district?-We talked first place- out of those judges! We were eligible to attend the state tournament at Lawrence on February 16-17 - and weren't we all proud when they came home- with a tie for third place! In April, thirty Demosthenesean aspirants had their chances when a junior debate tournament was held for underclassmen. Other events of the year' were stunt night and a declamation contest. Now at last the names of those fellow students in the picture above who have Been Working on the Railroad ' all year, the question being Resolved: That the Federal Government should own and operate the railroads -Barbara Hadorn, Howard Wallace, Bob Ready, Patti Ate, Coach Flaming, Tom Schwinn, Bob Renn, Bob Wilson, and Gene Adair. Finale-April 17-Ready and Wallace take first in Ark Valley extemp, and Adair second in oratory. We The Seniors, Speak H HANK you. thank you, Nthank you. One hundred forty- three young men and women strutted across the stage to re- ceive their only material evidence of twelve years of studying, playing, ilunking, and passing-their diplomas. Remember those six short years when We scampered to school to spend our long-awaited recesses standing in the halls? Then that jump into junior high school where for three long years we fought for our rights? At last We're sopho- mores. Some of us became athletes, others entered into debate and still others became A scholars. We were allowed to attend those mysterious senior high assemblies and some of us got to serve at the -3. President . .Bob Owens Vi.ce-President- ......BobWilson Secretary-Treasurer- . . . . . Irene Yates Head Sponsor- . Miss Bertha Clark dignified Junior-Senior banquet. Always there were grade card days- some passed, some iiunked. We lucky juniors! How busy we were that 5-ear with carnival, paper, rings and our dreams coming true-the Junior-Senior banquet which we felt was the best in the history of Wellington high. Time passed-again nnals. We surviving seniors-yes, the spotlight was upon us. The senior play rolled around, the banquet again, the Megaphone, and nnally graduation. We heard Go to college, go to Work, choose your path. It is with regret that most of us leave high school but we feel that the class of ,40 will find its place in the world. Some of us will succeed, some may not, but to Wellington high we again say, 'Thank you? ERSONALITY plus in the senior class. What could be more inspiring than President Owens, Secretary-Treasurer Yates, and Vice-President Wilson smiling at one? Lelah and Lilah, or is it Lilah and Lelah? People just stand azound school getting their pic- tures taken. Beyond Mr. 4?J Owens is the impulsive but well-meaning journalism class. Barbara's anklets and Dorothy's light jacket make us Wonder if it is winter even in the snow. Tom must be paying for one of his threats. Joe and Norma. Dreamy Lois. Mads car, or is it just Mac that the girls like? Shy Woggie, and pal Betty. What's wrong, Carolyn? Utz a screwball-how true. how true! The dignified looking genteman eyeing Tout is none other than Hiney Glamann, Jr. Aren't these pretty fair senior representatives. Wellington Hi's UOh, Johnny in his footb2ll dress suit. Don't Margie and Virginia look, well-just look? The belle of the year. Such dainty tootsies, girls. - D- Beatrice Atwood Virginia Babcock Georgina Adams Gene Adair Bob Bozarth Lela. Bishop Leola Bell Madeline Baucom Richard Casper Lila Bishop Junior Beason Evelyn Boatright Marjorie Bernard Gayle Covington Junior Brandt Doris Carruthers J a.ck Bowlin Norma Eckert Ervin Carter Mary Barker James Craine Erma Chiles Vernon Gensch Helen Calvert LoRee Brown 'Kenneth Ellis Eugene Friedman Ella Mae Bradt Patricia Downey Eugene Gift Jack Craven Betty Glamann Mack Cummins Eleanor Geddes Wayne Gift .-10,,.. Gladys Gwinn Troyal Keyes Marjorie Graham Harry McMillan Maxine Graves Franklin Hay Helen Larimore Eugene Rose Elaine Kurtz Dorothy Hedden Hiney Glamann Bill Gronemeyer Melba Greathouse Dorothy Jeanne Hyten- Don Jones Margaret Goodrum Earl Hendricks Myrtle Mae Hare Maxine Jarboe Leon Hale John Hyndman Mildred Mabery Donabel Knowlton Jack Landreth Billie Johnston Jack Holefelder Barbara Martin Lawrence Haggard Dolores Larsen Leon McCart Harold Johnson Maybelle Glick Lloyd Kemp Vernon Maxted Carol Langley Lelah Shaffer Gilbert Wirth Helene Schoeder David Roach Martha Jane White Forrest Whitley Florence Russell Henry Sarchet Judy VanDeventer J. C. Thomas Joyce Strain Ned Stoelzing Tom Schwinn Arvella Raine Ed Vandaweer James Schwensen Lois Twyman Eloise Tout Phillip Titus Carolyn Wade Marie Thomas Margaretta Stewart Neal Vaughn Jean Trekell Bill Romig C. F. Miner Nona Rengel Vera Smith Howard Utz Betty Smith Clara Stephenson Carley Upp Richard Titus Naida Mae Ruth Edwin Saunders 12- Robert Moorhead Billie Lee Payne Marvin Quillen Dorothy Meyer Carl Pitts Beulah Peters Robert Purcell Nellie Morris Sherman Oyler Alta Ruth Morrell Alfred Guinn Claudine Peck Joe Patterson Georgianna Meredith Raymond Phillips Helen Nadine Murphy Virgina Parsons Viola Newberry Bob Owens Verna Mae Newton Virgil Burkett Louise Ordway Lee Williams Georgia Miller Robert Wilson Blanche Wirth Dorothy Ramey Barbara Poston Quentin Zimmerman Mary Lou Prado Thomas Ostrander Irene Yates Harry Ostrander Betty Morgan Richard Woods The Youngest Meets The Hoosier Schoolmastern ff REAT a mouse like a lion and he will grow a mane over night, was the theme of the first semester play, The Youngest, pictured above. Juliet Twyman put the motto into action with Romeo Friedman as the object of her in- tentions. Her charm and cunning had the family loving her, but divided among themselves. Lord Chesterfield Beason aided, by keeping the family allowances under lock and key: Yes-man Gensch helped everyoneg Sophisticated,' Betty Willey spurred them into action, while her lawyer husband, Sherm Oyler, gave free advice to all. Mother Donnabel Knowlton was the innocent vic- tim of the conflicting elements of her family. '1Katie Babcock, the maid, was kept busy serving the meals and taking care of Friedman's pets. Mu1T Raine's love of fun stimulated the stew to so high a boiling point that the mouse Friedman turned lion. Seniors ACK TO Southern Indiany went the second semester dramatics class for their master production of the year. Flat Crick Deestrick was the first school of schoolmaster Richard Wood Hartsook. Pluck and ready wit tamed the toughest boys, whose leader, Bud Means Roach could chaw yu up like a cat does a mouse. Mrs. Dixie Wood Means and her simpering dau- ghter Mirandy, Laura Buck, laid plans to catch the eligible schoolmaster but innocent, beautiful Hannah 9ellie Morris the bond girl, upset those plans. Things became involved when Dr. Small Junior Beason and his gang framed the school-master. Means Roach po-ps the question to Virginia Babcock Hawkins. All was well when Ralph and Bud got, the gals what is gals, which caused Mrs. Means to bell Mr. Quentin Zimmerman Means, Hanner don't show no gratitude fer favors. Francis Parr ons Maurita Pendleton J e2.n Arivfvld Imogene Whealy -14- Ii's On Your Sloies Bob Owens P. P.- Professor Pantaloonsn Marjorie Bernard W. W.- Willy's VVhim Bill Romig T.T.T.- Tall, Tan, Terrifficv Donabel Knowlton C.C.- Calm Contentmentn Edwin Saunders S.S.- Studious Scholar Leola Bell Q.C.- Quiet Creaturei' Fred Schuelzky P.P.- Pugilistic Perfection Georgia Miller S.S.- Slender Setup Jack Craven D.D.- Dashing Dimples Louise Ordway S.S.- Short Stuff Bill Gronemeyer B.B.- Bashful Bill Frances Parsons G.G.- Gabby Girl Joe Patterson I.I.- Impish Imp Norma Eckert L.J.- Little Joe Gene Adair I.T.- Italian Tactics Joyce Strain S.S.- Senior Sophisticateu Vernon Gensch G.G-- Gsnial Gent Lela Bishop T.- Trouble Lila Bishop D.T.- Double Troublen Richard Titus-T.T.- Timid Tooter Claudine Peck D.D.- Domestic Domination Sherman Oyler F.F.- Friendly Fellow Irma Chiles E.E.- Exotic Eyes Harry Ostrander H.H.- Hair-breath Harry Verna Newton F.F.- Fascinating Figure Bob Wilson L.L.- Luring Lochinvar Mary Lou Prado S.S.- Sweet Senorita' Erwin Carter S.F.- Short and Flashy Gayle Covington S.T.- Super Tops Thomas Ostrander S.S.- Super Snoops Marjorie Graham S.J.- Slaphap'py Journalisti' Junior Brandt D.D.- Dashing Dreamer Melba Greathouse E.E.-'Evidently English Marvin Quillen B.B.- Blushing Bub Beatrice Atwood N.N.- Naughtily Nice J. C. Thomas G.J.- Genial J'ohnU Barbara Poston T.T.- Trim Tresses Jack Bowlin C.C.- Chewing Champ Virginia Parsons Fdd.- Fiddle-de-Dee Raymond Phillips C.C-- Cheerful Chod Clara Stephenson D.D.- Debating Damsel David Roach D.D.- Dependable Dave Beulah Peters A.A.- AfIectionate Allure Quentin Zimmerman C.C.- Cicero's Cavalier Blanche Wirth B.B.- Blushing Blondie Carl Pitts D.D.- Dazzling Dancer Carol Langley P.C.-1'Petite Coquette Robert Purcell M.M.- Music Maestro Florence Russell F.F.- Flying Fingers Jack Holefelder 0.0.- Office Overseer Nellie Morris L.L.- Lovely Lassie Eugene Rose D.G.- Disguised Genius Viola Newberry S.S.- Sophisticated Siren Tom Schwinn W.W.-Wistful Wooer Irene Yates D.D.- Darling D'imples Virgil Burkett C.C.- Cautious Cookie Margaretta Stewart B.B.- Blond Bombshell Ned Stoelzing H.H.- Handsome Handholderu Jean Trekell D.D.- Delightful Damsel' Eugene Gift A.A.- Anson's Aristocrat no.-1 Wayne Gift A.A.- Anson's Aristocrat no.-2 Maybelle Glick S.E.P.- Sweetheart in Every Port Forrest Whitley C.C.-'Cavalcade of Capers Virginia Babcock G.J.- Genial Jenny Howard Utz F.F.- Feminine Fascinatorn Dorothy Ramey C.C.- Candidly Clever Henry Sarchet H.H.-- Hectic Hank Gladys Gwinn P.P.- Piccolo Pete Richard Wood R.R.- Rushing Romeo Lelah Shaifer F.F.- Flirtations F1apper Ed Vandaveer A.A.- All Americant' Helene Schroeder F.F.- Future Farmer James Schwensen C.B.- Confusious' Brother Marie Thomas C.C.- Chatty Chatterbox Kenneth Ellis P.P.E.- Poo-Poo 85 Ellypooi' Betty Smith M.M.- Masculine Menace Richard Casper C.C.- Cornered Cactus Betty Morgan C.C.- Cactus Collector James Crane S.S.- Super Studious Vera Smith W. S.- Witty Smitty Phillip Titus C.K.- Chemistry Kidt' Imogene Whealy F.F.-- Friendly Farmeretteu Neal Vaughn C.S.- Contagious Smile Carley Upp G.G.- Giggly Girly Franklin Hay E.E.- Elegant Eleanor Dorothy Hedden D.D.- Doubting Dotty Lawrence Haggard C.K.- Comical Kid Helen Calvert A.A.-'Automobile Addict Alfred Guinn S.A.- Silent Al LoRee Brown F.F.- Faithful Forever Gilbert Wirth P.P.-- Personality Plus Lois Twyman S.S.- Swelligent Squirt Leon Hale A.F.- Arkansaw Fiddler Maxine Jarboe L.L.- Loyal Lass Troyal Keyes L.L.- Loyal Troyal Billie Johnston B.B.- Beloved Brat Lee Williams W.W.- Willing Workeru Patricia Downey Q.C.-i'Quiet Cutey Eleanor Geddes T.T.-A'Temperamental Torchy I-Iiney Glamann I.D.- Idiot's Delight Carolyn Wade C.C.- Cute Chubby Judy Van I.L.- Intelligent Lassie Don Jones S.N.- Sentimental Nonsense Martha White W.W.- Windy Wit Dorothy Hyten S.S.- Sincere Sensation Barbara Martin A.A.- Ardently Attached Mildred Mabery E.E.- Ever Efiicientf' Bob Bozarth S.S.- Swell Sport Nona Rengel A.A.- Ardent Athlete Margaret Goodrum D.D.- Darkly Demure Eugene Friedman H.G.L.- Happy-Go-Lucky Doris Carruthers E.E.- Educated Editor John Hyndman S.S.- Strangely Silent Arvella Raine D.A.- Dark Allurementn Earl Hendricks H.H.H.-K'Hop-a, Hop-a, Hope Ella Mae Bradt F.F.- Friendly Fem Betty Glamamn S.S.- Short Sweety Mary Barker W.W.W.- Wim, Wigor, Wita1ity Harry McMillan C.C.- Curious Curly Billie Payne B.B.- Blushing Bride Dorothy Meyer D.D.- Divinely Devoted Jack Landreth C.C.- Casual Cassanovan Georginia Adams S.C.- Snappy Cutie Madeline Baucom J.Q.- Jolly Quantityi' Vernon Maxted M.M.- Master Mind Naida Mae Ruth H.I-L-'AHap'py Harpo Leon McCart B.B.- Bashful Boy Myrtle Hare M.M.- Modest Maiden Maxine Graves R.R.- Radiant Redhead Harold Johnson S.S.- Smooth Syncopationw Helen Larimore F.F.-'Frank Fun Maurita Pendleton N.N.- Nicely Nifty Lloyd Kemp E.E.- Eminent Esquire Helen Murphy H.H.- Helpful Helen Alta Morrell C.L.- Curly Locks C. F. Miner R.R.- Riverda1e's Romeo Georg-Emna Meredith J.G.- J'ovial Georgia Elaine Kurtz M.M.- Mus.ically Minded Junior Beason M.A.T.- Man About Towns Dolores Larsen P.P.- Peaceful Personality Robert Moorhead B.B.- Bashful Bob 3 Q S if 3 Q1 ,r S :Q S 3 3' -fp k My, Prof. Willey, grow up! Oh, those sophomores! Explanation-It's Keith's birthday. Theres that something about auniform Du-ck, Joe -- Geiger too. Pals-Judy, Jay - Junior, Dotty. Is Ceily looking at Mac? Can you use them, Dixie? We hung Hutch and scalped those Indians. See if you can find them- Murphys, Mitchells, Oylers, Whites, Holfelders, and Mclntires. Now try these, Bob, Verna, Dale, Neil, Harry, Irene, Jerry, Teds, and Charlie. ,.. JUNIOR OFFICERS Bob Renn ,..... President Mary Margaret Felt . . . . . . . Vice-President Virginia Baker . . . Secretary Bob Stewart .... Treasurer gem-Y E Qur livey luniors And the seniors, swaying gently After dinner, murmur faintly, We look toward you, friendly juniors You've done us very proud. ANG! Theyfre off! Crowding close to the sen- iors in the '40 Crusader sweepstakes, the Juniors raced through the first six weeks pausing only to elect Bob Renn president, Mary Margaret Felt, vice-president, Virginia Baker secretary, and Bob Stewart treasurer. After taking the first hurdle in the form of six- weeks' examinations, they cast a shoe in the form of a '41 class ring, which many needed to continue the race. Running neck and neck they' rounded the se- mester exams, where some were left far behind. Down the turf they sped. each facing literature and American government hazards with the deter- mination to keep in the money. Coming into the second lap, the racers, urged on by head sponsor Lynn Randels, Misses Ruth Payne and Margaret Coleman, and Mrs. Ruth Merryman, began chanting get your tickets here for the Junior Jive. Bets- were placed at the penny throw, chances were taken at the bingo booth, and predications for bright futures were made by Madam Jive. Racing around the corner to the J'ive Inn time out was taken for the pause that refreshes, then on to the beauty salon in hopes of facial improvement. With 18- dimples, mustaches, false eyebrows, and red noses the next stop was the Phantom Inn, where the Juniors forced all color from faces that gazed on live mummies and skulls. Ah! The climax for which all spectators paid to witness-Queen Helen Miller and Chancellor Bob Renn in the lead with Marceil Peterson, Barbara Reed, Maxine LeForce, Jack How- all, Bob Stewart, Raymond Rusk close seconds. EAR the end of the race, April 26, the Jun- iors called time out again and led the sen- iors way down south to green pastures to graze and prance at the Junior-Senior banquet. Having consumed Virginia baked ham, yams, and mint juleps, they strolled under the languid Southern moon to the prom. Like a scene from Gone With the Wind the ballroom was filled with swaying hoop skirts and gentlemen equalling the gallants of the Old South. The Juniors having used so much energy to make this an outstanding event gasped as they galloped into the home stretch scaling the final exams a few paces behind the Seniors who broke the tape. Now they will look forward with heads held high to a race which they will win-The '41 Fweep- stakes. AFE AGROUND after their eleventh annual flight this squadron of Jivey Juniors is awaiting their highest award, their senior wings. Completing the ground course of six years, the fledg- lings were eager to get the feel of the air in junior high. After soloing into senior high the cadets have made three-point landings. E, WHO are graduating, leave next year's flight to you, and challenge you to make it as eventful and Worthwhile as We, the seniors of 1940, have done! You as seniors, must assume the responsibility of flying Wellington High's plane on its charted course, and none who pilot dare falter! -19- ' 52 2:51 ,b , N BY M gn.-awzl 1 2341 f i1f., 1 wi Qi 55 asf H - Mm gg 2 ' m x + , W, 3 35 git A ' 4 L . , f V ,' , , 2 ,L Q - 'Aki 4 ., W' 3 L , , . f ,, 5 4, ffm f .3 7 M , I, V , , , A . , ,V ,i f X A 7 ., lk K f 4 , fm- f , - Q fe, 4 'V ,K ,S 'i 1' 11 V, W Y. A Q 'E 3 ' '5. 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When basketball games were over and nobody else remembered the boys, she baked a pie for the pep banquet and sat by the hero of her choice for one evening. Then the end of the year-she dined at the annual banquet and again saw the young squires being dubbed knights in the flickering light of candles. Graduation came and changing her red dress and white collar she donned a grey gown and a square hatg hanging' her shield in Valhalla, she bid farewell to the Crusaderettes. O, IT isn't the tobacco auctioneer or the man who comes around, it's those five jumpin', jiven', yellin' cheerleaders of W. H. S., and they aren't chanting Sold American -they're leading Crusaders, Fight. Swinging out at the iirst of the year with Eloise Tout, Gene Friedman, Horace Yates, Helen Miller, and Gerald Geiger, the rhythm went unbroken until the end of the football season. Then Eloise, the sparkplug of many a Crusader rally for the past three years, moved to Texas and Marceil Peterson joined the troupe. Late in the basketball season, the boys donned red sweaters and white trousers to make the red and white circle complete-band, team, Cru- saderettes, and cheerleaders. All in all, it's easy to yell when you're' winning, but every loyal Crusader should remember t'It ainlt' whatchayell, it's the way whatcha yell it. A -22- mania. . ear any . , . Sept. 5-Ho Hum! Have to get up, school starts today. I wonder who that good looking boy is, look at that blond! Hello, Keith, havenlt seen you since East spring. Sept. 26-I'm not 21 yet but I am voting today. Every sophomore, junior, and senior is asking, Who you voting for? Oct. 3-I see boys, boys, and more boys here for the district Hi-Y meeting. Hi, boys! Oct. 9-Now Mother and Dad know what it means to sit and listen for they visited the teachers at open house tonight. Oct. 31-It's quiet with the band gone to Arkalah. Nov. 6-7-Didn't notice that Fanny Jane had such a large mouth, until the dentist jumped back when she opened to to say Ah at inspection. Nov. 29-The orchestra made its debut tonight and I almost imagined I was in New York listening to a symphony. Nov. 10-Crusaders went on the warpath tonight against the Redskins and brought up North's malp. Nov. 30-Stuffed as usual after a Thanksgiving dinner. Splash, slush-even in all this mud we be- came Ark Valley champs for the third time when we defeated Ark City today. Dec. 3-Got beat but learned a lot from Wyan- dotte at our first basketball game. Dec. 4--Um-m-- what a feed we had at the Chamber of Commerce football banquet. Dec. 6-Bud Waite says it gets 73 below zero ln the Antarctic. Never want to go there. Dec. 8-Bet Hollywood stars would have been jealous if they could have seen The Youngest. Wish I had taken dramatics. Those love scenes simply sizzled. Dec. 13-Think I'll give Santa Claus Owens u. pair of suspenders for Christmas so he won't lose his trousers again. V Dec. 22-After the inspiring Hi-Y assembly we started our Christmas holidays. Did I take any books home? Decidedly not!!! Dec. 25-Is there a Santa? The band thinks so, for they get new uniforms. Jan 1-Leap Year and also a new year, too. After three years of waiting Norma can pop the question. No school this week as Evelyn B. has meningitis. Week of Jan 22--Dear Diary: I am grey-headed and feeble-minded after taking the semester exams. Jan. 26-27-Better than the Louis-Galento fight were the debates at the debate tournament held here this week-end. Jan. 31-Tonight I heard a donkey give his ser- enade at the benefit band concert. Feb. 13-Welcome -home! Dr. Joseph Maddy directed the combined bands of W. H. S. and neigh- boring towns in a concert. Feb. 14-Quack! Quack! These strange noises is- sued forth from the faculty duck dinner given in honor of Mr. Stamm and St. Valentine. Feb. 16-Learned in the federation assembly that Rah Chaw chewing gum ranks 2-1 among W. H. S. students. Feb. 28-It's going to be fun for which I strive when I attend the Junior J'ive this very night. March 1-Saw the knees of those husky football boys shake with pride C?J when they received their awards in assembly this morning. March 6-Old maids turned into beautiful college girls! Did I laugh at the N. F. L. stunt night. March 8-The pep club gave the Scotchmen of W. H. S. a reel break when they sponsored a double feature movie for five cents. March 13-Butcher knives, screams, and dyed hair were mixed tonight-the result-a topnotch senior play. March 19-Every note from high C to low UG went over with a bang tonight at the music review. Mar. 20-Pep club gives a basketball banquet for the team. How Johnny H. blushed when he was elected honorary captain. March 22-At the G. R. Easter assembly three white crosses, music, and a story brought us closer to the real meaning of Easter. March 22-25-Easter vacation and my new hat! Boy, will it really cause excitement-that is if you can see it. April 1-April Fool's Day and certain citizens of W. H. S. seemed to have returned to the hills of Arkansas. All the Lil Abnersj' Mammy Yokums, and little boys and girls were merely impersonations. April 12-Band and orchestra win highly super- ior ratings in the district contest at Wichita today. April 15- A stitch in time-We are enrolling for next year-that is everyone but us seniors. April 26-He asked me! Got a new formal! What I'm trying to say is tonight is the Junior-Senior banquet. April 30-Dear Diary: 'Tm going to see Who's Your Schoolmaster -Correction: Who's yer - sounds like Indiany now. May 1-i'Which dress do you like best. Naturally every one discussed the fashion show. May 17--Today was truly Senior Class Day! They shone from morning 'til night. May 19-Solemnity reigned- at Baccalaureate. May 23-Oh! Commencement. May 29-This is the end-of this little tale-of school. Everyone is jubilant except us seniors who have to leave for good. After wanting to for so many years, the time has come. And so . . . Goodbye. .23- Team Top row-Tomlins, R. Sny- der, Romig, Agee, D. Snider, Titus, D. Vandaveer, Wirth. Second row-Coach Buzzard, G. Zimmerman, McGaughey., Q. Zimmerman, Cooper, Grim, Thomas, Glamann, Coach Neve. First row - Howell, Denny, Casper, E. Vandaveer, Ed- mondson, Carter, Davis, Hynd- man. Insert-Captain Ed Van. u ll N We Done Did Ii Again ILOTED by' All-State, All-Valley Captain Ed Vandaveer these white- jerseyed cogs of the Crusader machine posing above are the Ark Valley champions for the third consecutive year. Displaying the best brand of football in the history of the Valletn according to both fans and sports writers, they ran roughshod over all league opposition to the astonishment of every school, rooter, team, and downtown quarterback involved except this determined and united Crusader squad. With but four lettermen back and an opening 26 to 6 defeat at the hands of the powerful Oklahoma City Central team, these boys were not optomistic until two coaches said. Boys, you've got what it takes if you work hard. With doubtful backers and gloomy predictions as to the outcome, these determined Crusaders opened the league with E1Dorado, surprising everyone by their bril- liant performance against the highly rated Wildcats, outplayfing them for three quarters, and scoring in the last twenty seconds a mythical touchdown giving them a 14 to 7 victory, first of the.Valley fatalities, slaughtered one by' one. More convinced as to their ability, the followers watched the team come back in a last half rally to overpower the Salt Hawks with a 32 to 6 score, after being held back the first half by a powerful Hutchinson team. Next they overwhelmed the East Aces and their sports prognosticators by a staggering score of 39 to 6, seemingly with ease, as Coach Neve used many substitutes. With the battle cry Let's get the Railroadersh the boys began pre- paring for the Newton game, which ended in tragedy for them, but more glory' for the Crusaders. The crowd, mainly Wellington rooters because of an ex- tremely cold night and a special train, watched their team score a 27 to '7 win over the Railroaders. 12 4.- l I 1 With the Ark Valley supremacy at stake and a friendly- grudge, owing to former Coach Edwards' alfiliation with Wichita North, a united ambition built the spirit of the players to the bursting stage. Underdogs, in the news, the Crusaders entered the game with a desire so strong, that they were invincible. The crowd, largest in the history of the Valley, watched their furious onslaught that ended in a 28 to 0 victory. Outside the conference where people thought the A. V. wasn't so tough, the boys took on Pratt, and showed them the brand of Valley football by beating them 47-0. But the annual Turkey' Day game was the hardest of all to win for Wellington had everything to lose and an undivided championship at stake, while Ark City had nothing to lose and everylihing to gain. Wfhen the game ended 12 to 6 after four furiously fought quarters, it was the Crusaders' favor. HIS YEARS championship was not the work of a selected few, but of the whole squad pictured above, and among these boys are many un- sung heroes who deserve credit for building their victorious team. Nine seniors and one eight-semester boy played their last game on November 30 at Ark City, hanging up their suits never again to feel the thrill of giving their best for high school players, fans, and sports writers with their brilliant perfor- mances and the daring feats they so perfectly displayed. Gaping holes are left by the graduation of Patterson, Hyndman, Zimmerman, Casper, Romig, Guinn, Thomas, and Titus, the backfield lost Vandaveer, Carter, and Edmondson. These boys were the leaders and backbone of the team and will be greatly missed when football season rolls around next fall. Coaches Neve and Buzzard worked at all times to keep intact their almost perfect machine. M'r. Cessna and Mr. Barnhart were in charge of the younger prospects and developed many promising players. ..25. RECORD Okla. City Central Wellington . . Eldorado ..... Wellington . . . Hutchinson . . . Wellington . . . Wichita East . . Wellington . . . Newton ..... Wellington . . . Wichita North . . Wellington . . . Pratt ....... Wellington . . . Arkansas City . . Wellington . . . Lights! Camera! Action! IGHTS! Camera! Action! Big moments in W.H.S. Heave-ho, over he goes! 'Member how those 6,000 fans changed from Ino- tionless tension to one wild throng after flying Don Denny's spectacu- lar leap over the Redskins stonewall defense for the first touchdown? And how happy we were for we had successfully won the most dis- cussed battle in our football history? Nya, nya, nyaf' said the basketball, You can't catch me. But Oh Johnnie did. Here is Hyndman tipping that elusive ball into the basket for another score against East. Look at those muscles! By the way-John was selected as the year's honorary captain at the close of the season. 'Member the oh's and ah'sU we uttered when the girls! tumbling team blossomed into Bowers and climbed pyramids? Such creative genuis! Dressed in red and white they exhibited their talents by nlling in the gaps at basketball games and assemblies. Some filler! And above all, this is most important, 'member how the Crusaders, whe- ther they won or lost, were the best sports going! -25, w Are We Proud E THE PEOPLE have s en the amazing fable of the ugly caterpillar changing into the beautiful. butterfly come true when the band iirst appeared in new uniforms at the annual winter concert January 31. Speaking of uniforms, who can forget our classy little drum major, Betty Glamann, her four drum majorettes and the added attraction of 18 twirlers headed by Junior Fritchman. Betty and Junior look as if they are walking right out on this page to 'tstrut their stuff. Below is the band's inspirer of aspirations and also perspiration, Clark Evans. Director Evans dreamed of an excellent band as 85 girls and boys carriedw their instruments to the band bungalow during homeroom period for practice, practice, and more practice. As the result, our band returned from the district contest held in Wichita, April 12 with a rating of highly superior plus, which entitled them to enter the National Regional Contest at Kansas City, Missouri, May 9-11. All practice and no play did not apply to the band this year. First, it boosted the Crusaders to their Ark Valley football championshipg then, it supported the basketball team through its hard-fought seasong February 13 brought Music Day with Dr. Joe Maddy as guest conductor of the all-county combined band concert. Naturally everyone wanted to hear this superior band as they played for many civic affairs. As the last note was played, the band closed the books of 1939-40 on one of the best years in the history of Wellington High School. BASKETBALL SQUAD Left to right: Moor- head, O'Neal, Morrell, D. Vandaveer, Wirth, Coach Neve, Amberg, Brown, Meyer, Nof- singer, Quillen, Gad- die, Nichols, McClure, Carter, Blazer. Win Gr Lose INNING six gzmes and losing ten may show what the record of the Crusader basketball squad was, but it fails to point out the abil- ity they really had. Although the games won were few, the team displayed good, clean sportsmanship, that was never once disputed by fan or player. Starting the season, Coach Melvin A. Buzzard had seven letter men to build his fighting five, but only one, Ed Vandaveer, was in the starting lineup. Other letter men were James Schwensen, Jack Howell, John Hyndman, honorary captain this year, Bill Romig, Don Denny, and Don Jones, who made regular berths on the team. Second semester, David Roach was added to the starting iive. The season started with a roaming team from Wyandotte defeating the Crusaders by a large margin of 40-11. A dominating desire led the team to scalp the young braves of Clearwater 43-22. To open the Valley, Winiield came, saw, and conquered with marks of 30 while the Crusaders chalked up but 14 points. Next the Newton Railroaders tried to keep pace with the Vikings by piling up 30 points, to Wellington's 16. After winning two wel- come games from Wichita's North 15-13, and East 26-21, the law of averages failed the Crusader boys, for three defeats came from Hutchinson in a heart-breaking 25-23 score, ElDorado's 36-21, and Ark City's last quarter rally to win 15-14 after being held to 3 points for three quarters. Once again the whistle toots, the band plays, and the crowd rises to cheer for basketball, their favorite winter sport, which was entering the last half of Valley competition. Determined Crusader basketeers, learning a lesson, dribbled off to a start like the opening game of the season by a beautiful loss to the Viking Champs 41-14. With that week's defeat in mind the Crusader horsemen settled down to a strenuous weekls work, which was partly successful as it resulted in a 4-0-29 loss to Newton and a win over Wichita North 22-21, a -gg- A Gomes A Game big thriller. East Aces came out of their cellar with the support of their school, in a close clash they went flying OIT to a 17-14 win, their first. Leaders in two big scoring games, ElDorado and Hutchinson put on show- ings to the Crusader squad's unhappy recollection as the Wildcats tamed us, 40-25, and the Salthawks, 44-23. Now came an exhibition of bulldogging and horse riding in ball handling between the Ark City Bulldogs and Cru- saders. What a welcome finish of 35-33 for the Crusaders. Next the boys journeyed to the regional tournament at Ark City where they defeated the wild swinging Wichita Cathedrals in a close battle which ended 34-22 for the galloping Crusaders. The boys met for the third time the Ark City Bulldogs, who won after tough luck on the part of Wellington by a 23-22 score. Four Ark Valley schools went to the state, but only one, Winfield, came out, as they have for two consecutive years, the champs. Hutchinson and Newton battled for third and fourth places. That's Ark Valley basketball. NTRAMURALS were introduced in the athletic program this year under the guidance of Harold Cessna, to give boys unable to make the squad opportunity to participate in games. Ten teams-mainly juniors and seniors-organized, elected captains, chose high sounding names, and played rip-roaring games. Forty-live cinder men came out for track when Coach Buzzard sounded the starting gun early in April, and of these, twenty rated trips during the season. The team entered meets at Antihony, Newton, Clearwater, then the Ark Valley tilt and journeyed to K. U. for the state relays. One factor which may contribute to the success of these modern mercur- ies next yearwill be the cinder track to be built around the new football gridiron. ...2 9... Left to right: Cox, Lawbaugh, Stewart, R.. Snyder, Helm, Gla- mann, Agee, Davis, Rusk, D. Snider, Cozwh Buzzard, I-Iyndman, Schwenson, Romig, Casper, E. Vandaweer, Howell, Guinn, Jones, Denny, Tomlins. Music Hath Charm USIC LOVERS of W.-H. S. beamed with pride as they listened to the enchanting renditions of the orchestra this year. Under the dir- ection of Clark Evans its 48 members carried the mail for their Alma Mater by bringing home the coveted rating of highly superior from the district contest held at Wichita April 12. During the year a variety of music has been studied including symphonies, dance forms, and mo- dern tone poems which were used for their concert November 29. Several of the members attended the Southern Kansas Music Festival February 8-10 in Wichita. As an addition to their musical repertoire, Dr. Joseph E. Maddy presented them with an auto- graphed copy of The Arabian Nights Overture, a melodic fantasy recently arranged by him. Hc1ppy'Go-Luckyu N STAGE! Curtain going up! Ladies and and gentlemen. The Senior Class pre- sents Happy-Go-Lucky. Thus March 13, three weeks of practice began to unfold. Lines that had been said a thousand times were now to be said for the last time. How the audience laughed when Uncle Owens broke watches right and left, sighed when Baron Adair made love to Lois Twyman, shrieked when Margaretta Stewart was proposed to by Ex-Con Schwinn, and clapped as the ecstasy of romance hit its highest glory when Gene Friedman embraced Marjorie Bernard. As the curtain closed upon the final act of Happy-Go-Lucky the masquerades of Aunt Stella Greathouse, Novelty Beason, Marie the butcher, and the villians, Ned Stoelzing and Martha Jane White, disappeared into the costume room. F Don't strike me, cried Schwinn when Butcher Marie direct- ed a blow his way. Woggie Stewart faint- ed as Jrr Beason, Un- cle Owens, Marjorie Bernard, Lois Twy- man, and Baron Adair came rushing to the rescue. In this Happy-G0- Lucky scene, love is in bloom and all is peaceful. Melodic Memories ARMONY on a high plain and appreciation of good vocal music were the result of the efforts of Miss Mildred Kimmell. Some of the har- monizers were experienced but those who were not soon learned to be. A5 a result large numbers of the students were presented in different programs throughout the year. Approximately two hundred .seventy students were eniolled in the vocal department, making singers out of one fourth of the student body. This large number made up the A Cappella choir, junior and senior high girls' and boys' glee clubs, senior high voice class, the boys? quartet and the girls' trio. This year's students were more experienced than those of previous years although the interest was about the same. Many of the students are enrolling for next year also, said Miss Kimmell. il S A FITTING climax for the year, the vocal department assisted by the art classes, gave as their annual spring program, a music review on March 19. An entertaining feature of the program was a pantomine, The Shepherd in the Distance, portrayed by Sherman Oyler. Donna Mitchell was the lonely princess, who with the accompaniment of soundmaker Bob Purcell and her attendants, discovered the sheplherd through her magic telescope. After having assisted in several assemblies and the Hi-Y Christmas pro- gram, thirty-two students went to Wichita to represent Wellington in the Southern Kansas music festival. ' -31- Pi 3 -I