Wellington High School - Megaphone Yearbook (Wellington, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1945 volume:

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L. . .r..W... -A .n,.-,Q.,..,, l...La,rga....H-,r..,m,,.n-...,,, Zin Hilrmnrium DIED I Wilford Brooke '43 Paul Kingsley '43 John Serrioz '43 Darrel Bliss '42 Clifford Wright '42 Lindley Zimmerman '42 Dale Kingsley '41 Ned Stoelzing '40 Frank Dasher '40 Eugene Gore '38 Bob Roberts '38 Eldon Kile '38 Grier Stewart '38 Joe Peters '37 Lyle Oyler '37 Dean. Hull '37 Robert E. Trekell '37 Robert Ricord '36 Dale Scriven '34 Paul Barnett '3.1 Stewart Zimmerman '31 Phillip Hackney '31 Dr. Harry Moss '20 John Adams 1943- Roy Huffman 1923-25 Jack Hutchinson 1937-41 Edward Long 1933-36 Carl- Millard 1922-26 MISSING ON BATAAN Claude Hetrick '37 Neil Dunlap 1930-32 MISSING IN EUROPE Harlan Altman '39 Richard Casper '40 C. F. Railing '38 PRISONETRS OF WAR James Hill '41 German J0e,Patterson '40 German Wilbur Hobbs '36 German Melvin Botkin 1926-30 German Robert Fry 1923-26 Japanese MISSING, PACIFIC AREA Glen McEachern '44 Walton Buck 1939-41 The 1945 staff of the Megaphone dedicates this page to the Crusaders who have given their lives in defense of our country up to May 8, 1945. Superintendent Claude Kissick 1 When we seniors were starting in the third grade, we saw a new figure, about the halls of our grade schools. This tall. shadowy person was not Abe Lincoln, as some children sus- pected, but Claude Kissick, our new superintendent. As we grew older, Mr. Kissick became a part of our school life, for we found him to be a friendly and understanding man. On entering high school we found our friend Mr. Kissick also strolled through these halls as he had done in our grade school, smiling at us as we zipped by. Now 'we are leaving W.H. S. and our last picture of him as our administrator finds him standing on the stage calling us Patricia Ann and William Jo- sef as we receive our diploma. .4. Principal E. Paul Lessig Taking time from his busy day to glance across his desk is our principal, E. Paul Lessig. In thc three years Mr. Lessig has been with Vgellington High, many students have sat aC1'0SS his desk to consult him about their problems, and have found him an interested listener and a helpful adviser. This year his chief concern has been to build a democratic school by put- ting more responsibility in the hands of the Federation and to the student body as a whole. It has taken the seniors three years to catch on to Mr. Lessig's subtle humor, but they should not be discouraged for many of the faculty hafe been Htrapieetlv the same lway. I .5. I l 4 i ,..i,,.-......1 They Were Young Once--Our Teachers! ,,uBAR,.mAW,.LT Once upon ia time 29 little boys and girls went to school to learn their reading, 'riting, and 'rith- metic. Oh, they were such good little students. Misses Newton, Shockey, and Crouch tried to con- vince their teachers that Maint was correct. Miss- es Lynn, Bays, Cobb, and Masters Oppy and De- vore tried to prove by algebra that 2 plus .2 equals 5. The geography teacher was almost convinced by Misses Holman, Mickey, Clark, and Mrs. Carter that the earth was square. Mrs. Bingle and Miss Kirkhuff were often found in Nursie Glover's play office bandaging burnt and bloody finger tips. Miss Carpenter and Mr. Mountain spent their time playing chopsticks on her piano and his violin. In the farthest corner of the 29 student school were Artie Hall and Ed Schrag pounding and sawing. In another were Don Milliken and Mrs. Oyer cutting up bugs and try- ing to blow up the school. Miss Foster and Mr. Suran were Working off energy by running around in warm-up suits. One quiet little girl Miss Halj was always lending her books to talkative Miss Vinson. Misses Jacques and Markley would not learn to write so they made chicken tracks on their tablets. To be different Misses Larner and Dey learned to speak Spanish and Latin. Two other little boys, Masters Lessig and Kissick, just sat at big desks and had Misses Cannon and Coving- ton get their lessons for them. Any resemblances between these students and the present faculty is purely coincidental. Board of Education b14JAME'3ROvVl.ANDS These are the men who have generously given of their time and efforts -when it came to problemz bettering the sxhools and making Weltngton a place to be proud of. In the picture, standing are Supt. Claude Kissick, Hubert Richards, clerk t0 the board, Harlan Altman and Harley Hyteng seated are R. A. Erbentrout, Dr. B. A. Bussard, John Snelleman, and George Siothower. Mr, Slo- thower has served as president, and Mr. Hyten is vice-president. 'Treasurer is Harold Sanner. Three members, Mr. Slothower, Mr. Snelleman, and Mr. Erbentrout are serving their third terms, each having given ten years' service to the com- munity The other three members were not can- didates for re-flection this spring, and taking their places in August will be Floyd McNair, Forrest Rogers and John T. Stewart. Dr. Bussard has been a member of the board for eight years, Mr. Hyten, for five years and Mr. Altman four years. The board is divided into three groups, t-Wo members on each, to attend to the problems of the sci col. The building and grounds committee man- age the upkeep of the grounds and approve ne- cessary repairs. The purchasing committee, is res- pcnsible for adequate supplies from chalk to foot- balls. The teachers' committee make recommenda- tions for the hiring of teachers. , X . x . 4 iq. -2 if it ' , 1 it v ': iwqrrlki , 'Q?5l?Qi ,aft N ,.g wif' Student Federation by JAMES ROWLANDS A For the first time in several years, senior high Federation has continued to function throughout the year. Inspired by national election activities at the beginning of school, nominees for Federa- tion president appointed campaign managers to advertise their policies and to gather voters, Can- didates were Frank Hamilton, Arch Wallace, Rich- ard Arnspiger, Jerry Waugh, and Tom Merryman. Tom won the election on the second ballot. Mana- gers of the campaign manufactured posters, printed ads, whitewashed the streets, and held rallies for their candidates. In keeping with his policy of shortening the bread line Tom served Premium Crackers on the front steps after the election. Serious work soon began with the election of representatives and organization of the Federation, , I f,f,l, executives pictured above. Richard Arnspiger was chosen vice-president, Joan Mercer, secretary, Frank Hamilton, treasurer, and Sally Wingate, member at large. Activities sponsored by the Fed- eration were the two all school parties, The Ball and the Basketball Bounce, buying a loud speaker with the help of the student body, man- aging pep rallies, taking tickets at lyceums, elect- ing the executive staff of the Megaphone, carry- ing out the coronation plans for the football queen, and helping with the track meet. Second semester executive staff members were Arch Wallace, vice-presidentg Manfield, treasurerg and Arnspiger, member at large. New representa- tives were Zoe Ann Colites, Bob Howard, Betty Spotts, Dorothy Mercer, Warren Arnspiger, and Winifred Wilson. Pictured above-standing: Roy Wingate, Miss Markley, Jack Seal, Joan Mercer, Bob Groom. Sally Wingate, Frank Hamilton, Pauline Hauser. Tom Mtrryman. Seated D. L. Carter, Richard Mansfield, Gerald Clark. Roger Davis, Buddy Tomlins. Richard Arnspiger. Richard Cobbg Ken- Wilma Ramona Junior High by JOYCE DAVIDSON This year the Junior Federation, pictured be- low, had the same type of election as the senior high with Charles Tibbs winning over Dorothy Kissick and Benny Waugh.Kenneth Holdaway and Edwin Howell served as vice-presidentsg Clarence Cain and Jay Seaton, secretariesg Dorothy Shields and Benny Waugh, treasurersg Eldon Walker and Jackie Adair as committeemen at large. The Fed- eration was responsible for the picnic and tacky day held first semester. Prizes were won by Gail Goodrum, Sally Garland, and Mr. Millikin, CRIMSON RAIVFBLER IIKST SIQMIQSTER Ldzzur Barbara I'clt fllsisturzls Cklirnlfn XVcavCr Shirley XX'nikins Sl COND SFEMESTER Ediror Jam rs Rowlnnlls Aisisllmls lfollrvi Nvwkirk .I-mn Wlruffr fpcrinof Pauline Shockcy Nobody Knows The Trouble We've Seen f,.,a,,fD,msim Only when working behind the scenes on the Megaphone and Crimson Rambler can one realize the duties that must be performed before either of them appear in print. Perhaps students did not realize the why of all the scurry that seemed to be located in Room 209 each Thursday, but the work- ers who were meeting their deadlines knew what it was. Most of 'the students merely read the Fri- day issue of the Rambler Wondering if their nam- es were in the gossip column. In the picture below are the Journalism club members who met each Tuesday for story assign- ments and gave their time Without credit to writ- ing their part of the paper. The same can be said for the Megaphone staff, the same group, which also gave their time and efforts to present this Megaphone to the school. In the above picture are shown the executive staff of the Megaphone: Bob Irwin, Shirley Till- man, Cordelia Dennis, Colleen Newkirk, Barbara Felt, and James Rowlands. Below relaxing on the steps are Watkins, Lester, Colties, Wilson, Knight, Felt, Staley, Dennis, Newkirk, Weaver, Davidson, and Tillman. Seated on the rail are Weber, Shock- ey, Heuszel, Craig, Guinn, Brown, Mercer, and Templeton. Standing are Henson, Rowlands, Mor- ris, Whaley, Brown, and Baker. Not pictured are Wingate and Clinkenbeard. .xx 1 ..l Q fx I L, 0 Qqf' W bzf SIIZRLI Y XYATKINS Smiling as tlici rel 'kr from tlisig heavy assign- ments are the officers cf .lie 53,1133 clsss: 111 -:ra Felt, treasurer, lfiiircd ' Ciilf, se:1'?ga1'yg Lars. Carter, head spoiissxg Eichnrd zlrnspiger, vice- presidentg and Jerry ugh. president, These of- ficers Held the smallest class to graduate since 1928. Do tiey remember, yes and well, the day they scrambled through W.H.S. open doors with bright and clean faces, rolled up pant legs, and searching look in their eyes. That was six years ago, and much has happened since then. When we were- As freshman twelve of our classmates were presented with the Lion's Award: Barbara Felt, Elaine Miller, Colleen Newkirk, Juanita Owen, Juanita Lile, Mildred McCort, Jerry Waugh, Bill Schwinn, Roy Wingate, Franklin Hamilton, Arch Wallace, and Richard Arnspiger. Remembering our sophomore year We recall that this was the year Mr. Stamm left for the Army and Mr. Lessig became our new principal. Richard was our president, Arch vice-president, and Barbara secretary-treasurer. The soph picnic must have been jinxed for We held it in the gym. As juniors we discovered We were an unusual class for we elected a girl, Barbara, for president along with Richard vice-president, Arch treasurer, and Elaine Miller secretary. We ordered our jun- ior rings, but they came a little late, one year to be exact. Come dressed like biims, The gangs on the run, Let your hair down, And prepare for fun was the theme of our junior tacky party held in the gym. We gave a timely play, American Pass- portl' to an enthusiastic audience. We enjoyed our first all-school party, 'Basketball Bounce in hon- or of the team. The youth recreation center also bcgan to take shape. We turned the Legion Hall into a paradise of stars when we played hosts and hcstesses to the seniors at our banquet and prom. Now came our final year. Classes began to mein more and more to each of us. Teachers tried harder to get us to work, and here we stand, all S8 cf us, ready for our diplomas. One thing that made our senior year the most enjoyable and ex- citing was the fact that we beat Newton in bas- ketball and won the Ark Valley championship. As every senior class has had, we had our sen- ior picnic and happy sneak day. The juniors gave us a night to remember in their banquet and prom given in our honor. To the strains of I-'omp and Circumstancef we march out of W.H.S. carrying many fond memories of happy school days. FL vim W i df X 1 P9 :xii A i 3? viiiiiioii Q i- viii? ,VVM , V g Q Richard Arnxpigcr Melvn Burns Carol Cixnur Ruby llunun James Clark Ilmnmu Davis C,urdc1l.1DQimix Iiurolhv Devon Mrilin Gift C umuncc DuY.i!l Virgil liimirighr IJhY11i5I5li-:Mi Robcil Umwri M.1rjuiicl'silIlun' Rohrrl i'i'uL,1n DorolhY Li.l11ilY - Piiulim' I imxl J. L. 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Out of a maze of cookies, jewels, and crystal-gazers, the seniors presented a three-act mystery comedy, UAsk Me An- other, on March 27 in the high school auditorium. The plot was centered around stolen jewels that were brought to light by the clever newspaper woman, Joyce Mar- tin, played by Colleen Newkirk. The opposite lead of Mike Warren, a handsome newspaper reporter who had shady ino- tives, was portrayed by Victor Wiegand. Cordelia Denns had the comedy role of the office girl, Wilma, who made every- thing her business. The part of Marko, the mystic, who plot- ted to gain a reward, was outstandingly characterized by Roy Wingate. Eloise Archer, the snobbish society girl who knew how to slam a door, was vividly portrayed by Juanita Groh. James Rowlands was a typical grouchy managing editor in the part of Mr. Gates, his efficient society editor, Mrs. Snell, was played by Tommy Lou Price, and Aunt Sally, whose cookie boxes furnished an ideal hiding place for the jewels, was portrayed by Bonnie Davis. Elaine Mi11er's interpretation of the wealthy clowager whose jewels were stolen furnished countless laughs. Bill Hamilton as Sylvester, the cook who posed as the unknown Marco, was hilarious in his droll humor. The portrayal of Shorty Cass, an underworld character. was convincingly played by James Clark. The detective, Joe Weber, was played by Orville Spahr, who practiced handcuffing the cast backstage. Many committees worked hard on publicity and stage DTO- perties, and the entire class helped to make the play success- ful by selling tickets. .16- Ask Me Another Inf C1JI.Ll,l'N NI Wlililli CAST Slumlzngs lflsinc Millar. Ray 'xH'iiig.1i.-. lllll I1 i':s:1. .Lxmus Clnrl.. O1 Illc Sjmliv. I in D. vis. S.'41SJ.' f wwlslm Draft.. .INN 'Q l'ou'.wfI 5 lcsn Nu-X Link, Victof XX'i:g1n.i, .lu.i.1 f h Tcnnmy Lou Price. .. . W, K -. Whats Special Today By FAYE GUINX Pictured above is a group that is well-known to the sold- iers at Strother Field as well as many of the civic organiza- tions in and around Wellington. These students are members of Miss Carpe-nter's vocal department, and are prepared to provide programs whenever entertainment is needed. The masculine members of the group are known as the Harmonious Half-Wits which includes Jerry Hyndman, Her- man Wilson, Dick Altman, accompanistg Bob Groom, Bob Dare, Max Deets, Raymond George, Victor Weigand, and James Clark. Jimmy Cade, Ramona Brown, Carole Bertrand, Bethel Jo Adair, Joan Schwinnnand Elvera Schrag, members of the physical education classes presented a waltz. In the Costume Sextet are Betty Spotts, accompanistg Elaine Miller, Martha Weed, Lila Hyten, Ruth Wood, Dorothy Glamann, and Wanda Meyer, pictured in their colorful gypsy costumes. Barbara Dunlap, reader, and Gloria Fetters, '44, soloist, pre- sented several selections. The entertainers were in the convalescent hospital at Stro- ther Field where the picture was taken. They have sung for the Lions, Rotarians, for community programs, Parent- Teacher meetings, the Bond Drive, and a number of church programs. Their talents were presented in the district music contest and the Gay Ninetiesn presentation in the spring musical. Al EN by + ' l or W 1 jk! :JA 'Pj n x 'l nf, iw J- ' G fc' f W be 31 .af ff V ho are but look at us and tell that , are none' Jun.ors, the best class at has W.H.S Somehow it seems f X out a livlng example of this Was our junior play Anne of Gables. Our s yeanj are Bob Groom, presidentg Joan Mer er, vice- side t irgil Kemp, secretaryg and Faye X C , reasure . I ful, fellow classmates, with leaders J 'ke at ho cou vve help surpass all other classes? Th nio ass can also boast of each one of its mem- bers. We had one junior boy on the first team basketball, se- veral ers on the second team. Three, of the four debaters are niors, and practically the whole junior class went out for ootball, speaking of the boys of course. Then we also find that a large percent of the Boys Glee Club, Girls Glee Club and A Cappella 'Choir are made up of juniors. M7 . Now you see that with all these things, and there are lots more but we do not have the space to write them all down. Now you see why the four grades below us and the one above us can't help but look at us with both awe and admiration. And now to complete our story we want to tell you just a little about the best banquet ever given in W.H.S. Our theme was The End of the Rainbowf' -and it was carried out with .. . f the rainbow in decorations, place cards, and in 'th ogram. The banquet and prom were enjoyed by all at- L. , 01.6 . The Mi ior eak 4 fx I. ef' of We ffaoqda-Avww. wwpom ax- Wm ,Off H . -,h 5 3 N ,J tend' . It was a lot of work, but it's what We've enjoyed do- , I J ing the st all year. Now to sum it up, it was superb! ' ' Jr' JJ -' ws , f u 5 A jexdx ffl j X Tl , K 3 X - D ff SX jj f 5' A - K -is- l-I Ame Of ' , Green Gables ' Ll JOYCELIN BRQWN FJ J' .'i l 1 .l ' if I 1 , , - g . it , L r, I r xy , .' o' I J ,' ,lf . 'AN , I Y, lu , . ..., A fx u Meet the cast scalcd from left to right: Betty Rcngrl. Ed Sargent, Ilorccn Cook. Jerry llynd. man, Lois llmrris. Standing: Grorgv XX'cbcr, Auf dren llill, llwoihy Ciulluxic, Loss Vfolf, Lorraine W Oppy, Sally XV1ngA!r, Alice Stalry. XX'inifrul XVil-. son. Billy Mclilnlcy. Anne of Green Gables, presented by the ll1Hi01'S, lived to its guarantee of getting a hundred and twenty-five laughs from the audience as Well as making supersalesmen of the en- tire class. Doreen Cook as Anne kept everyone roaring from the first scene to the last curtain with her vivid imagination. Unforgetable also were Sally Wingate as Marilla, the un- emotional old maidg Jerry Hyndman as Gilbert Blythe, the heroic youth who saved Anne's life, captivated her heart, and even fought a duel with Edward Sargent as Moody, the bare- foot farm boy. He impressed the audience uproariously by his, UI lc-rung your pigwbacklu Dorothy Guthrie did a good job as Mrs. Alexander' Spencer, despite her shortness of breath. No one ever asked poor Rachel Lynde's, Betty Rengel's opinion of anyth Other victims of Anne's imagination were Lois Wolf, gntsiaine Oppy, Lois Harris, Winifred Wilson, Alice Staley! and Audrea Hill. E v -Heading the ticket sales, in which every member of the dlass participated, were Roanna Argo and Faye Cain, and captains Joan Mercer, Pat White, Bob Dare, and Edward Sargent. They must have been pretty good because 860 tickets were sold: Winner of the S5 prize by selling 75 of them was Zoe Ann Colties. The cast was directed by Miss Helen Louise Crouch, and for the thousand other responsibilities necessary to make the perfoimance a success, much credit goes to the junior spon- sors, Miss Kirkhuff, Mrs. Bingle, Mr. ODDY, and Miss Erma Foster, head sponsor. We are sure the school joins with George Weber in saying, I can't say as it was and I can't sag: it wasnt but I'm sure it was the best play I ever saw. -v, - , ,s ,,.,..n . I , MQ ' . QA H ' 1 j I I Mr A 7 x W Sophomores Uinfcff , f ' on fi-,J . iz- ' 1 by Jo ANN camo Q Although girls can still be one of those soph- omores, above, all boys were elected class officers with Gerald Rogers, presidentg Jack Merryman, vice-presidentg Harold Rogers, secretary: and Warren Arnspiger, treasurer. These boys have led t1'eir class in a big way in school activities. Many of the second team in basketball were their classmates as were two mem- bers regular starters on the football team. Harold Rogers was on the Ark Valley team in two sports. On the dramatic side, Lou Ann Baumgartner was in the all school play, Roger Davis became a known debaterg everyone had a part in the sopho- more party on April 18, and the gang took an ac- tive part in keeping the Rec alive. If anyone has any doubts as to who is a soph- omore, apply thisttest: they talk more and listen less than any class in school. For all that they are at heart a good fclass in many ways. Meet the freshman, below, the group who tra- ditionally get introduced to Ivanhoe and even- tually meet The Lady of the Lake-eg yea, and should they not learn 'tTlie stag at eve had drunk his fill, they are not considered properly initiat- ed into senior high wisere all who tread have pledged themselves true 'nrglits of Wellington. Charles Tibks was elected jinior high fedora- tion president after a close race with Benny Waugh and Dorothy Kissick. As usual twelve de- serving boys and girls were chosen for the Lions Awards, and honored in an assembly in May. To create interest many clubs were formed for the freshman and the rest of the junior high. Several bowling teams with senior high girls and Miss Foster formed a league and offered much competition for each other. The junior high dra- matic club presented a play for assembly as they learned the fundamentals of dramatics. Jxl. lf get ' - I- ' f A if Freshmen iz , 1 Eighth Grade vs- by XVINILRI D XVYLSON Anything you want to know about our high school? Just ask us eighth graders. After two years we know practically everything there is to learn about rules and customs around here. We have had active parts in sports clubs, and we have discovered hidden talent through our dra- matic club, and presented plays even the seniors enjoyed. And we shall never forget our party. It was exclusively an eighth grade affair, and We elected our own king and queen, Gail Goodrum and Dorothy Hyndman, who were crowned after a royal procession. With a year of pleasure and many wonderful memories behind us, we are looking forward to next year when we will be invited to senior high parties. With a class like ours, we are sure that it will be one of the most successful that Welling- ton High has ever seen. Just you wait and see. We seventh graders have had a whole year here now and we pretty well know our Way around. It is true, of course, that the halls looked mighty long and room numb-ers were really con- fusing the first day we came to school. Football and basketball took on a new meaning for Us be- cause we began rooting for our team. If you don't believe us, you should attend our pep assemblies and hear us make those walls ring. We soon learned about those subjects the sen- iors were taking too, and we a1'e now looking for- ward to the time when we will get to do as they are now. We studied some this year, passed most of our tests tried to run down the halls, in fact we did everything seventh graders are supposed to do. Best of all we learned to sing Alma Mater, and feel proud of our school because we are full-fledged and loyal Crusaders. Seventh Grade fl- at H F . V 5 I v v V Y l 4 I 'l I E Lm Great Moments in Crusader Land X w -ai w QL ' U W ix Q jj tr jf' 4? ro ' IEE H 2 :'7f9 W I LVL. , W 'N September: Welcome 63 new students from six states. School gets underway as campaigning for offices starts. A Cappella has an all time high of fifty members. Looks like a good year for football with forty members on the scrub team, and twenty-two regulars. Four boys chosen to help the janitors keep the building clean. Physically unfit are 33 senior boys after the first day of class, judging from their complaints about sore muscles. October : The dispute between the Rambler groups ends with 'The Kitty Speaks losing out to Off the Beam. Whatever, it may be called, it seems to be what the readers fill the Rambler box with every week. Rotary club adds new books to their shelf in the library. Junior high organizes clubs to meet each Tuesday. Most popular are sports for girls and the dramatic group. 'I'he annual ques- tion of Have you a tooth brush? come with dental inspection each fall-and we have our own too. November : North High visitors tear up the town after winning from the Crusaders which gives the tea- chers a good chance to tell us how to act as out of town guests. Junior Red Cross membership is high with ten rooms making a hundred percent. We sent five teams to Enid to the debate tourney where they competed successfully until the semi- finals. Girl Reserves entertain the Hi-Y boys at an overall and apron party. Football boys Put on the Thanksgiving pep assembly in Hollywood fashion. December: The school helped to buy the B-29 with the city, they did it too. Football season ended with a victory over Ark City, and queen Jo Adair. Could be she inspired the team. Juniors had a party. It created a few problems with the steadies but they are all solved now. Basketball season opened with a ready team which met Blackwell as their first opponents. The music department broadcast from the Memorial Auditorilun, it seemed to put every- one in the Christmas spirit. January: Newton was a sad spot in the state when practically the whole town of Wellington was on hand to see the Crusaders crushed in what Droved to be their only defeat in the Valley. North wins the debate- tourney in our school. Over 780 names on W.H.S. honor roll as it is brought up to date. ElDorado as well as Wellington enjoyed the fun at The Ball. Macbeth came with dripping dag- gers when Jack Rank presented it in a lyceum. Juniors started a search in,everyone's attic for c0S- tumes for their play. ui ,O wif VXI!!! fu ' X . Q i I I , s E X - l rg -- M ir My as ' I lufjf? X Q5 DMT-h Ha.x:.v73 5 3 . ' X71 Our First Championship Team oft? February : Mr. Chandler came from. K.U. to introduce the seniors to college life. It really looks like work for the college-bound. Uncle Sam calls for a number of juniors and seniors to make the usual trip to Ft. Leavenworth for essential business. Band and orchestra give joint concert Sunday afternoon Large crowd turns out to hear Dr. Carnes and his experiences in Yucatan with the Malayan civili- zation. Miss Foster's girls sports club make a good record bowling. Junior high dramatic club gives a play, The Style Show. We learn that W.H.S. football is fifty years oldg the first game was play- Christmas Day in 1894. M3,FCh I Seniors began the work on their play, this work was fun and they did a good job. Welling- ton Won the Ark Valley Championship, good work! Students went to hear Alec Templeton as part of their music appreciation, Wellington bogged down at the semi-finals in Hutchinson-game of the season. A.A.U.W. began series of lectures on vo- cation and preparations. Pepsi Cola is furthering education by giving six students scholarship tests. We learn to be G. Men from 'Sam Garthwell in Lyceum. Staff has 720 Megaphones paid for and all copy into the printer. April : Spring fever set in on W.H.S., although the tea- chers insist we have had it all year. The big event of the month was the Prom when the jun- iors iwere hosts and hostesses to the seniors. All the musicians went to Wichita to the music contest: it seemed it was quite a strain, at least they were glad to come back to school to rest. The annual Basketball Bounce was held and allseemed to enjoy it. The track team won second place in the Anthony Relays, and thaifs news for Wellington. May: May found the seniors busy with more to do than the time permitted. They had an exciting sneak day and their annual senior assembly was presented among proverbial tears and fareWe11S. Then came the annual Baccalaureate and Oom- mencement. And after the f'goodbyes to W. H.S. and along with the helices to'-summer and to vacation. Af W a at - E E- af- Z L- Q A-I -K 'G-le 05- 1 7. p NN ear., . g '-3 W? 4 . I-V153 rf , ,.., , .W WW, T., A ,,..., .. .- g ,we W7 .-s ,W .F-Y N r V, ..,,,.m Q., .,v,fe,.2,v,,V. , K x f. Q: i N .i -ty . XL. , X ' xi 4.,:'i Y I - fi Lf , ' 'xx-X ' . JV' i . r You Won't Do Any Business if You Havent Got A Bandg Our marching band, clad in colorful uniforms, spent many hours last fall parading up and down the football field as they prepared their half time entertainment for spectators at the football games. As this seventy piece group under the direction of Fiske Mountain marched on the field under the flood lights we can truly say that the large crowds were thrilled both by their maneuvers and stirring music. Fourth hour practices during the week made possible the formations that the group made: the moving diamond, the shoelace, the serpentine, the weaving countermarch, the revolving concentric circles, as well as block letters of the visiting teams. For the Thanksgiving day game, the band saluted all branches of the armed forces, march- ing on to the field in they played the Army an airplane formation as Air Corps march, chang- tliey played the Caisson Song, regrouping into an N as they played t'An- chors Aweighj' an IM for the Marines Hymn, and last a V as they played the Star Spangled Banner. The marching band also contributed ing to a block A as much to the political as well as the war effort by playing stirring patriotic songs and marches for the B-29 celebration and for Governor Bricker. The concert band made its first appearance on Sunday afternoon, February 25, in a joint con- cert with the orchestra. Two of their well-liked numbers were the New Moon overture by Rom- berg and Semper Fidelisf' During the basketball season, the pep band of twenty-five members selected from the group pro- vided much toward the pep and the color of the games. In preparation for the first band replacements next year, Mr. Mountain has a second band of 20 pieces which includes grade school as Well as jun- ior high students. As their lasit major activity this year the band, ensembles, and soloists attended the district fes- tival in Wichita April 6-7. i i M M. . i 1 4 .. 1 . l' 1 4 hifi Lf vw if 1 i 4 I! --.aww ,ara-M X . The Folks Expect A Street Parade, and Uniforms So Grand. flutexff Barbara l.aHayr Ramona Frambrrs Joe Hollingsworth Piccolo- Sammie Skirvin Oboesf f Benny XVaugh Joanne Ilavlik Clarlinrls-3 Hazel Lcsler Barbara Felt Marcvlvn Mcfny Bcvcrly Fry Betty Rcngel Marjorie Vkfingatc Patricia Hale Doris Nicdcns Kathryn Bickcl Gary Hoyer Barbara Nutt Darlcnc Armstrong Margaret Britton Bassoon- - .lo Ann Scllvzrs qllto Clurirzrrsf Norma Warrick Lois Harris ,l. mor Srzxupliorzcfx - Raymond George .lay Luc linrguson I4 rwmrh Horrisf e Margarrt Linn Dorothy Shi'ltl5 Dclora Mvricle llclcn Daniels I-Irs! Cornvlsg Bill Hamilton Dale llarris Par Quinn Robert XValker Lois Brown Sefmid f0r'r1eIx-- Yalu Vfcathcrby Harold While Jack Celtics Btn Tharp Bill Friend Dale Purcell I3ur'li!m7u - George Vklehcr Usnnld Rvad Rthard Rt-cd Immbones- f James Clark Donald Kissitk Fwd Kcrsling Duane Harms Frank Shofncr Ray Carr Virgil Riordan Vivian Riordan Bussf f Gcorgc Millcr String Basses-N Patricia Fry Robert Howard Tympzmi, Bells-- Ruth Vifood Percussion - ,M .Jr 7. L Richard Millcr Clifford King Arlis Carr Jack Watkins George Harris um Majors' A Clifford King Roy Wingate urlvrsff llrrn Daniclr, Dorothy Hyndman Donna Humble 4 3 i l 1 UH ,,4W,.MmtW gi Ga ,, .J - r vi. 'Fot Winning seven and losing two games, We ton had a good season this year, tying for runner-up position in the Valley. With only Waugh, Rissell, and Tomlins re- turning from last year's starting lineup, pre-season dope gave little hope for Coach Halls Valley chances Virgil, Kemp, who was out with injuries last scascn, along' 'v :h Waug'i, Mansfield, Arn- spiger, and Wilson, a newcomer to the Valley, made a light but fast backfield, Veterans Rissell and Toznlins bolstered the forward vnall along witi the new line: Rogers, Hamilton, Tomlins, Knorp, Deets, J. Merrvmaii, liowever, it varied quite often throughout the season. Wellington played host to Blackwell in the opening game. The Sooners couldn't stop Wilson and Kemp, who ran the end at random, with Waugh doing the passing. The final score was 39 .26. by J CK CARSON t 0. Immediately the Crusaders began preparing f r their first league conflict with East, who had ominated the Valley two years. The Crusaders went down through fumbles on a muddy field to defeat, but the game included two brilliant runs of fifty yards by Waugh. A green but stubborn line never quit fighting, although they were no match for the East brawn, The score was 38 to 7. Next was a non-conference tilt with Chilocco Indians, who were as helpless against the Crusa- ders as we were to East, Two regulars, Rissell and Waugh, sat on the bench, because of injuries. The score 39 to 0. Tlee fighting Crimson and White then traveled to Neveland for a thriller that was unsurpassed in Valley competition. It was a see- saw affair vsith Hutchinson drawing first blood, but the Crusaders came back strong with a pass- ing offense that no defentse could stop. When the final gun sounded, they had survived the ordeal 1 4 Jr' .. - ,. ,f gf' . - 0 v I 3 ,.,. ... a g i ', V! , A . X. . .- fr FIRST STRING f L,.,,f gs L r' Coachesw -Hall, Suran, and Reinecker: A, xii. '- ,' 7' 'A 5315 , . , limi: Row fYbnrm. Sanncr, J. Mcrryman. Tom- lins, Rogers. Rains, Templeton, and McEachf '- EKHI .11:.I.fIe Rou.'f'Cornwcll, ' Nlcrryman, Knorp. Shields, Kemp. Barth, T. Groom, Cruzan, and Dare: I-'ro-it Roll' -'Haniltor-1, Arnspigcr, XVnugh, Mansfield, Rissell, Dcets, and Wilson. 'THE SQUAD From Lcfl Io Righte Burk Row - Hoycr, Black, Kersting, Guinn, Prest- tv, llumblc, D. Mciiachcrn, l.owen, Norris, Friedman, Carson, Carter, G. Rogers, and W. Arnspiger. Ihlrd Row- Kenney, Goodrum, Tibbs, Seal, Hynd- min, Sargent, XValkrr, Gardner, Frambcrs Barron, Gasper, Jones, and Scates. row! Row ---Ruins. Cornwell, B. Shields. J, Mer- rvnnn. Rothrock, T. Merryman, Tomlins, H. Rogers. Groom, Dare, Sanner, and B. Mc- Eachcrnz Fron! Rowfl-lowcll, Hamilton. Kemp, Manshcld Rissell, Knorp. Deets. R. Arnspiger, Waugh XVilsnn, and Sharpsteen: riffs, at I withi-two p victory, the e b ' on after tsl.: onversions, ' 25. V Our valiant elev ooked for fort er conquesb as they next played h to the Railroaders, who bowed in a sparkling ga ich showed the Cru- saders' speedy running attack. The score was 20 to 0. Wichita North's Redskins were the next foe to venture to Wellington. Their running attack clicked all evening While the Crusaders bogged down hopelessly, and the Redskins made it for four years straight. The final score was 12 to 0. Next the Crusaders met the Vikings of Win- field and defeated them handily for their third Valley victory. Throughout the game Coach Hall used his reserves. The score was 39 to 6. Next the Crusaders met the ElDorado Wildcats and staged a spectacular scoring parade, running up 72 points to 0. Again Waugh made an amazing play as he ripped off a kick-off run back for 94 yards. Kemp, Wilson, and Rogers also sparkled in this fray and the line play was strong on defense. Last the Crusaders met the high riding Ark City Bulldogs in the Turkey day classic, It was a perfect football day with the bleachers jammed, and the most sensational playing displayed all season on both sides. Through the running of Kemp, who twice slipped through the Bulldogs end, and a pass from Waugh to Rogers, the Cru- .27. QVG'fER.l 'S l xl 3 1 ' Z is J, xiii! SX F f A out 1 W., ev' iff'-21 E saders racked up 19 points in the first half, but the Bulldogs came back strong, and scored two touchdowns, Wellington threatened twice in the last half, but the determined Bulldogs held. Then came their golden opportunity but it was muffed. The Crusaders missed a pass from center which rolled back of the goal line, giving the Bulldogs an automatic safety instead of a touchdown. This made the score 19 to 15 and with this score the game ended. It was a fighting Bulldog eleven that went down, and a determined Crusader eleven that played a heads up game on both defense and offense. Wellington placed three on the All Valley eleven, Waugh, Rissell, and H. Rogersg numerous players were on the Valley and all state second and third teams. To close the season the squad named Jerry Waugh and Bill Rissell honorary co-captains for the year. On December 18, the Chamber of Com- merce honored the entire squad at their annual banquet. The guest speaker was Ernie Quigley. To Coaches Hall and Suran the downtown quarterbacks gave a fifty dollar bill each for their hard work and faithfulness in building another winning team for Wellington High. .-1' gg? . X A -1 ,X xx ' 1 5 X, . K Ark Valley Champions For the first time in its history Wellington captured the Ark Valley championship. With six returning lettermen, Captain Jerry Waugh, Lup- ton, Mansfield, Arnspiger, and Hamilton, Coach Suran rounded out the team with Kemp, Wilson, Cruzan, H. Rogers, Shields, and Barrett. The starting five were Waugh, on last year's five, Wal- lace, Rogers, Mansfield, and Lupton, second team. Lupton developed quickly and played plenty of good ball. Although he did not score so much, he was a rebound threat and as good a defensive man as any center in the Valley. A scoring ace through- out the season was sophomore Harold Rogers, for- ward, who came through with top Valley honors. He was high scorer from the first game but for two weeks he dropped to second place. Arch Wal- lace at the other forward post was also a high scorer on the team, being fifth in the Valley. He played fast and was a valuable cog in the defen- sive machine which the teamshowed in the second round of play. Richard Mansfield, playing his guard position was always good at defense. While he did not score as high, he could always hold down his op- ponent. Fourth 'place scorer on the championship five was Jerry Waugh, a four year letterman, and was scoring threat from any angle of the court. Playing the guard post Waugh was the fastest, coolest, all-around defensive man in the Valley It was Waugh who kept his teammates calm when going was rough, and fed the ball to the forwards. First sub was Virgil Kemp who was frequently called upon when too many fouls tripped the team, or when one bogged down. The first round opened with the challenging Salthawks coming here for a game that was Well- lngton's all the way. The Hawks fell 36 to 19, with Rogers, Waugh, and Wallace, the Big Three, bringing in 30 counters. The boys next faced vacation week playing a trying Viking team 34 to 20, then playing hosts to a challenging rough and tumbling North quintet, outshooting them at the free throw line 43 to ?.4. In their next game the Suranmen put on a spec- tacular scoring spree defeating the Wildcats 66 to 28, the big three accounting for 40 ponts. Next came the Newton Railroaders, the spot- light game that people had been waiting for, but here the sooringmachine bogged down for its first defeat, 37 to 24. As the Redskins had defeated New- ton the week before, this kept us tied for first place. The next week the boys bounced back and set the Ark City Bulldogs down 60 to 26. In the second .Salthawk encounter the Crusa- ders came from behind in the last four minutes of play to win 34 to 26. The East Aces came out on the short end of a 43 to 26 score, and the next week the Winfield five were downed 27 to 16. An- other game came up with North, but we held 42 to 38. Then came one with ElDorado and a 43 to 20 score. At last came the game all were waiting for, the Railroaders, the most thrilling from start to finish of any game all season. They were stop- ped cold as Crusaders won 36 to 25. The season ended with the Bulldogs who held well for most Q iSquad , Buck Rowf-Coach Hall, Mahannah, Harris, Fried- man, Kersting, Holdaway, Carter, Carson. Coach Suran: Middle Rowe-'Manager Gaspcr, W. Arnspigcr, Cru- zen: Sanncr, Wilson, Wright, Templeton, Quinhtimxyilson, G. Rogers: Sealed-'-Hff Rogers, Mansfield, Wnllace,' Shields. Lupton, Hamilton, Barrett, Waugh, Kamp, and Arnspligcr. of the game but bowed 53 to 37, and the cham- pionship was ours. All-Valley honors went to Jer- ry Waugh and Harold Rogers while second team honors went to Wallace and Lupton. The Beacon rated Wallce on its first team. Q One Week later the champs met the determin- ed,Vikings in a hard game in the regionals, but the score ended 43 to 39. The next night they met a weakened Ark City who downed North, Then came the test in the semifinals against Junction City, the non-conference team that had Won from the boys in an overtime. Jerry Waugh, handicap- ped by a knee injury, led a jittery five on to the floor, but with Rogers' and his caging of 40 points, the boys won 45 to 40. Meanwhile ElDorado whip- ped Hutch in an overtime, and was the next to play Wellington. Waugh spent all day in the hos- pital, and come what may, it completely demoral- ized the team, who Went down to defeat 35 to 29 in the biggest upset in the state. As a gift, the business men sent the boys to see the state finals for their good record during the year. t. . f nf 2, , - f' 'P' --. nf v Second Team by MARX' HEUZEL The Crusaders may plan for a strong team next year if the UB boys continue their good work when they become the first team. Hard work and much practice helped them win six out of their ten games. They were coached by Artie Hall. Wellington won over South Haven 35 to 10, and lost to East 13 to 17. This was followed by twoone-point losses to North 23 to 22 and to Win- field 2-6 to 25. They beat Ark City 36 to 14 but lost again to East 19 to 9. They ended thq season with four wins, Winfield 24 to 18, North 29 to 17, Milton 3.7 to 22, and Ark City 20 to 18,, Junior High by MARY HEUZEL The Junior high team played only four gam- es and lost three of them. Ken Davidson, Buddy Burris, and Eddie Howell were the main sparks. Ark City won both games and the boys divided with Winfield. Boys playing Were, standing: Black, Scates, Smith, Davidson, Tibbs, Goodrum, Cisneros. Seated: McEachern, Cartmill, Waugh, Wilson, Burris, Williams, Aywan. I f I' -29- 'L-r A , Yea, team! Fight! Fight! -Rousing cheers, vigorous new yells and bits of unauthorized rhythms came from the cheering Crusaders who showed a peppy spirit during both the football and basketball seasons. Led by two veterans of last year, Minnie Wood and Joyce Ann Fredrickson, the student body elected Bruce Green, Raymond Wolford, and Gerald Clark to give the yells a masculine touch. The guys and gals worked out some formations and came forth with classy cheering. In there helping were the Senior High Girls pep club in their flashy red and white uniforms whose long awaited em- blems finally arrived too lat-e for football season. Officers for the year were Phyllis Palmer Gaddie, presidentg and Dorothy Mercer, vice president. Bertha Sorrows and Ramona Brown led group demonstrations at the games. The pep fairly bubbled at the Turkey Day football game, and the crowd went wild dur- ing the basketball battle with Newton. Remember the football team's rendition of chorus girls in the pep assembly before the Thanksgiving day game? With plenty of pep while mindful of the good sportsmanship code, the Crusaders have been really behind the boys in their marches to victory. Hey, Gang, Hey PV FAYE GUANN I 15 1- fi .L ' 1 i m .1 J' 2.1 X K, gg. . I' .r QK do , J' 'Z' N , The Reign of we 'Xa -- L X. if Queen Jo w U by Joyce DAVIDSON s' VJ xii f aw D l 'jx' Y. lf, ,Ek i .J Y N 3 4- X J J Q J x 'e I 'ff' a glorious day, that November 23, Thanksgiving day' e exact. The sun shone brightly, with just the right Qpi ss in the air for a football game. Would it end in ti for second place or could the Crusaders hold the mighty ulldogs? Thousands came out to see. The half ended by 19 to 0 in the Crusaders favorg the drums started rolling, for the queen was ready to make her long awaited appearance. Who would it be? The football boys had nominated five fair Crusaderettes and had then taken a secret vote for the queen of the day. From the north came the sound of a bugle and a black convertible came slowlv along the west bleachers. In it were the five, one was standing with the sunshine turning her hair to a crown of gold. Bethel Jo Adair, the queen of 1944. Slowly she and her attendants Colleen Newkirk, Ramona Brown, Joan Schwinn and Mary Sue Saunders rode arounc' the track as the crowd cheered. Stopping near the throne Oll the fifty yard line, the girls met four band attendants and Arch Wallace who escorted the ladies to their places of honor. Blushingly, he crowned the queen and bestowed upon her the best Wishes of the football warriors while the bandsmen with him presented her attendants with lovely mums. So inspired were the Ark City fans that they cried out as they saw the queen, VVhere is Waugh? and as their fight -V ing Bulldogs came back on the field, they rose with mighty fury in an attempt to down the Crusaders. But Queen Jo reigned well and the game ended with a 19 to 15 score. .29- Senior A Cappella , r an by JAMES ROWLANDS The A Cappella Choir of fifty-four voices pic- tured above, the largest it has ever been, was dir- ected by Miss Lucy Carpenter, who held weekly rehearsals each Wednesday evening. All of the choir members were gent,-inely interested in their different sections, harmoniiing splendidly during their presentations. A Cappella performed at the combined church service Thanksgiving Day, at Rotary, the community sing, sacred assemblies, and at the district contest at Wichita University, the climax of their performances being a scring musical given by the vocal department, Spot- lfghting the recreational activities of the choir were two picnics, one in the fall and another in the spring. Jimmy Clazk was president of the group, and Barbara Dunlap, secretary and trea- surer,Elaire Miller and Cordella Dennis, librarians, bu Zeng ANN CQoI.'i'iFf, Future Lawrence Tibbetts or a Lily Pans might be being trained iii Quits' I-IiQh A Cafpella., lower picquie, under Fx' dileiiin cf Miss Car- penter. H:wever, Tl'C'.'3 may :ie a few Frank Sin- atras and Dinah i'1i'w?s.V'Jhfi lziicwe? The yadng songsters, elected Csil Clzodrgtii. president: Fran- ces Slothavver, vice-iresfcentg sectei,,wry-lreasxzrer, Nell Atchir-song and librarians, Glenda Print and Donna Cruzcn. Piarfst was Darlene Armctrzng. the Junior High A Capella vtere twenty-eight girls and twelve toys. The bfys were ollfinzfirbeiied but not outsung. Tice 31' up niet every Thuisday at 3:88 ffi reheaisal. 1-f1!i3'lf7SI.'Rl'lFg Jiri: abilities, the choir sang gk all JXDACI' High mcrcd assem- blies, performed during the Christmas programs and took an cutstipding part in the spring mufical. Junior High A Cappella .32. Boys Glee Club by JAM ES R OWL .XNDS This variousiy dressed group of young men smiling in the picture above are the thirty mem- bers of the boys glee club who forgot about their pictures until called to pose, and here they are! The boys have performed at variors places during the year, singing in assemblies, taking part in the spring festival and competing in the dis- trict contest at Wichiga University. Rehearsals were held each Monday and Wednesday mornings, with conflicts on the part of many boys on Wed- nesday. Numerous pieces were rehearsed during the time permitted. TWJ numbers chosen for the contest were Rover and Rain, and The Voice- in Old Village Choir. Max Eeets was presidentg Jizn- my Clark, vice-presidentg J. L. Harris, secretaryg Pierre DeYoe, librariang and Richard Altman, pianist. l1z1lLUl.I,l-I N NIWYKIRK The seventy girls pictured below are the members of the girls glee club which met each Tuesday and Thursday under the direction of Miss Lucy Carpenter. They presented sacred music for assemblies, sang in the spring musical and Dre- sented several numbers at the district music cun- test. They were chosen to sing for commencement this year, while the A Cappella furnished music for baccalaureate. The type of selections this year ranged from classical tn popular numbers, which displayed the girls abilitv to interpret different moods in music. The orgarzization was headed by Elaine Miller, presidentg Colleen Newkirk, vice-presidentg Mar- tha Weed, secretaryg Lila Hyten, treasurerg Vi- vian and Virginia Armstrong, librariansg Shirley Tillman, I'6QO1't9I'g..!'lld Ramona Murray, pianist. -1 Girls Glee Club Contributing over twenty-thousand dollars, the Wellington schools played a vital part in purchasing a Boeing B-29 nam- ed the City of Wellington, Kansas. The high school alone raised 314,000.90 in a week's time while the rest of it was raised by the downtown people. Pictured above are the persons selected to attend the chirstening at the Boeing plant: Ellis Carr, Claude Kissick, Mrs. G. J. Roberts, Harley Hyten, Mr. Roberts, Martin Gravette. Dewey Utterback was publicity chairman, Ellis Carr, county chairman, and Harley Hyten, lo- cal chairman. Observing the third anniversary of Pearl Harbor, the B-29 was honored in Wellington, the afternoon of December 7, at the intersection of Harvey and Washington, During the cere- mony, five Thunderbolts based at Strother Field came roaring overhead which added to the celebration and also sent cold chills up and down the onlookers' backs. High in the clear blue sky, a B-29 'Superfortress soared gracefully as it circled the outskirts of the town. Music for the program was furn- ished by the high school band and members of the vocal de- partment. The schools were dismissed to attend the celebration. Many have wondered where the Wellington ship is located at the present, but according to a letter received by Harley Hyten, local chairman, the plane could not be traced after being transferred over to the Army Air Corps. 4 Wellington Buys a B-29 by BQB IRWiN i .2 . Peekaboo Penny by CAROLYN WEAVER . -3- - Sxixm 6' Q. ,X N5 . X g ,six ' -XL -s All ...-tg, ' if 5 l X . . X 'tCurtain. Curtain going up. No time to think of jitters now as the curtain rose on the successful three act play Peekabow Penny under the direction of Miss Helen Louise Crouch on November 29. The play was a mystery-comedy in which Bertha Sorrows as Janet Smith, the playwright, had the leading roll. Paul Rader was Buck Dorgey, a cowpuncherg Bet- ty Rengel was Priscilla Prentiss, the school teacherg Lou Ann Baumgartner was the unforgettable Nellie Jordan, an addle- brained telephone operator. Barton Morris was Frank De Las- ka, the producerg Eugene Robb, Pendleton Pennf, a detectiveg Neola Wampler was Peg Roger, a reporterg and Raymond George was Mr. Bentley, the hotel manager. Bob Brown was the playwright's heart-throb, John Montgomery a producer. Behind the scenes were many students who helped make the play a success. Wilma Shaffer and Joycelin Brown were assistant directors. Committee chairmen were Patricia Hale, Margie Hall, propertiesg advertising, 'Carole Bertrand: tickets, Norma Pottier, Louise Phillippig and make-up, Thelma Brandon. On Tuesday, during activity period Miss Crouch sponsor- ed a dramatic activity class for senior high students who were interested in dramatics but could not work it into their schedules. This is a general appreciation course in which for- ty-four students were enrolled. Plays presented in assembly included Louder Please, a one act comedy with Jimmie Cade, an old ladyg Barton Morris, an old many and Paul Ra- der, an officer of the law. Bob Brown and Jimmie also pre- sented a comedy Stuck on the Job. Nnalca. . iff Girl Reserves NP? 31 M Nm in i ali by SIIIRLEY TILLMAN Ready to Serve :was the theme of one hun- dred and thirty girls this year in Girl Reserves and at the end of the year it is hard to remember all those wonderful times and events that they have enjoyed. Their programs were instructive as well as entertaining, from musicals, speeches, to discussions on How to be the Ideal Wife. Some of the Hi-Y boys talked on their Ideal Girl? The most inspiring was the Easter program. Then there was the senior girls' farewell where each girl received a diploma and a flower. The girls accomplished as a project, their dream of many years, redecniating the retreat. They scrubbed, painted, and sewed, and now it is a beautiful room which all may enjoy. The cab- inet lost a faithful and ambitious member when Juanita Owen moved to Concordia. Now to introduce the cabinet, standing, Miss Hall, Miss Cobb, Shirley Clinkenbeard, Elaine Miller, Joan Schwinn, .Miss Vinson, Patsy Hoskins, kneeling: Lois Anderson, Cordelia Dennis, Lila Hy- ten, Wanda Knight, Mildred McCort, Barbara Felt. Sitting: Martha Weed, Patty White, Sally Win- gae, Barbara Dunlap, and Colleen Newkirk. Blue Triangle -f--Thu story is on page i A QQG, Pictured oppositr .irc the girls of this ue Triangle cnbinct, lui by their president, Mnrcie Millur. Burk Row Miss liirkhuff, Dorothy Kissick, iss Nlickcy. Nlirn' Miirgnrct Vkfood, Della Bates Mrs, H.islilmrgci5 Mrilgllr- Row --Joann: Cartmill, Beverly Fry, Mar file Miller, Jackiu Adair, Joanna Schrag, Coll i-im Cxurtis, and Colleen Galloup. I-'mm Row llnrricit Hunt, Barbara Martin, or rillw liviirlziinn, llonm Crumn, .ind Mayvella ilvuson. H1-Y by JAMES ROWLANDS This has been the largest senior Hi-Y in several years with its eighty-nine members whose records show excellent attendance throughout tlie year. The club is sponsored by Leonard Devore and Don Milliken. Three members have left for the armed forces, Le-wis Titus, Bob Irwin, and Everette ette Wood. Variation in programs has challenged the interest of all members, its being of both serious and lighter types with outside speakers, group singing, discussions and musical programs. Social activities have been few, the main one being the Hi- Y-Girl Reserve party in November when the girls entertain- ed the boys. An attempt was made to start a basketball tournament among the members in the club. but too many of the boys could not make the games because of conflicts. Vol- unteers in the club worked with the junior club members in selling candy bars at the basketball games. President of the club was Arch Wallace, and Richard Arn- spiger was vice-president, James Sanner was secretary and treasurer. Meet the officers and sponsors who are smiling as you read these lines: Standing are Mr. Milliken, Jerry Wright, Bob Groom, Bill Hamilton, James Rowlands, and Mr. Devore. Seated are James Sanner, Arch Wallace, Tom Meffyman James Clark, and Richard Arnspiger. Perhaps the Girl Reserve group who are looking toward their brother organization are smiling at the young men who helped them do such big hot dog business during the football season, for they were always selling out before the games ended. 1 Junior Hi-Y by I ocgxk Hi xsaw Each Tuesday morning during the home room hour, a gang of the younger boys headed toward the band bungalow. They were sixty-five members of the Junior Hi-Y and with them were their sponsors, Don Milliken and Leonard Iievore. Pres- ident of Junior Hi-Y was Robert Cartmillg vice- president, John Williamsg secretary and treasurer, Ken Davidsong program chairman, Eddie Wingateg devotional chairman, Lynn Burrisg World brother- hood chairman, Jack Watkins: financial chairman, James Lammyg and social chairman, Gail Twy- man. During their weekly meetings the club had gioup singing, quiz programs, out side speakers, and debates. A picnic was held in the spring. During the basketball season the boys sold candy bars, and the money was divided between the sen- ior and junior clubs. 1 l 1 dv! .WMU iii-I 0 1 K cw! . ir UWM? M-634 5 . Blue Triangle lm CORDELIA DENNIS The Blue Triangle with their 180 members had a successful year of programs and drives through- out the year. Programs included outside speakers on many subjects, and programs in which the girls took part in themselves, such as plays, read- ings, and discussions on boy and girl relationships. The Blue Triangle under the able direction of their sponsors, Miss Mickey, Miss Holman, and Miss Kirkhuff, sponsored the selling of stamps and bonds in the home rooms on Mondays, helped with the cancer drive, and other worthwhile ac- tivities. The girls also had their fun, having a pic- nic and tacky party in the fall. Their last big suc- cess was a tea as they entertained their mothers, and they also invited faculty members to attend. 4 no l Debate y Vv':XNDr'X KNICRI IT ' w Onward and upward, bringing more fame to Wellington, went the debate squad when they won the coveted district championship and rated high in every tournament they en- tered. The squad was composed of Barbara Dunlap, Guy Goodwin, Sally and Roy Wingate. The season started off well at Enid where two of the five teams entered reached the quarter finals before being eliminated. Barbara and Guy also represented the school in standard oration, Guy tying for third place, and Barbara first. She was awarded a scholarship to Phillips University. The next tournament was held in Hutchinson where one of the five teams went a step nearer the finals, being de- feated in the semifinals. On January 5-6 Wellington was host to nine neighboring schools at the annual debate tourn- ament. A successful speech banquet iwas given at Harry's Cafe. Since Wellington was sponsoring the tournament, the one team which reached the final round withdrew as a court- esy. At the Wichita North tournament, Sally and Roy walk- ed off with second place honors yielding only to Russell. Sore throats, colds, and lack of sleep handicaped the quartet at the Ark Valley tournament. Despite these ob- stacles they won four out of ten debates, but came home resolved to Win the district which was held in Winfield. Evidently the Wellington four were very determined since they tied for the highest honors with Wichita North. This entitled them to participate in the state tournament at Lawrence where they tied with Hutchinson for fourth place. Altogether the different teams won seventy-four rounds cf debate, which is an extremely good record for one season. As the squad picture shows, the debate class had plenty cf support from underclassmen as only three of this group are seniors. Standing: Sally Wingate, Marie Wilson, Alvin Rusk, Roy Wingate, Tom Merryman, Miss Vinson, Terry Denison, Guy Goodwin, Edgar Henson, Roger Davis. Kneel- ing: Helen Daniels, Winifred Wilson, Jo Ann Sellers, Wanda Knight, Dolores Johnson, Barbara Dunlap, Johnny Motes. Seated: Della Bates, Colleen Galloup, Betty Ramsey, Joan Gaddie, Marjorie Wingate. i- r W. f .39. Without Music, Life Would be a Mistake lomt EIMLIK Treasured among the seniors' memories each year is the orchestra which sends on its way an- other class of graduates to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance' at commencement. Meeting as a class the string orchestra, composed of the vi- olin, cello, and bass sections rehearsed regularly, and when special programs were scheduled, thirty band members were called in. The combined group rehearsed on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday ev- enings to prepare for their spring concert and for the spring festival in Wichita. Under Fiske Mountains direction this musical group made a number of public appearances throughout the year. To entertain the Treble Clef they contributed several numbers besides accom- panying glee club ensembles. On Sunday after- noon, February 25, the orchestra shared a success- ful concert with .Lie band playing t'Wedding of the Winds, Holiday for Strings, A Musical Tournament? and Lust Spied Overture. At the junior, senior, and all-school plays, the string orchestra helped by entertaining between acts The Christmas assembly and the World Day of x -,N-y' Prayer were made more effective by the contri- bution of the string orchestra. Members of the orchestra in the string section are Esther Lee Titus, Dorothy Kissick, Arletha Al- mack, Pedro Caudillo, Bonnie Cruse, Joan Robert- son, Joanne Havlik, Sanford Hughes, Antonio Caudillo, Anita Luevano, Darlene Almack, Olive Lamb, Donna DeFreeze, Carolyn Kaiser, Donald Hults, Leon Robinson, Colleen Galloup, Barbara Felt, Hazel Lester, Patricia Fry, Bob Howard, Nor- ma Wartick. Piano, Ruth Wood. Brass: Margaret Linn, Dorothy Shields, Dolora Mericle-, Helen Daniels, Bill Hamilton, Dale Harris, Yale Weatherby, Har- old White, James Clark, Donald Kissick, Duane Harms, Frank Shofner, George Miller. Percussion: Clifford King, Richard Miller, Ar- lis Carr, Woodwind: Barbara LaHaye, Ram01'12 Frambers, Joe Hollingsworth, Velma Becker, Ben- ny Waugh, Jo Ann Sellers, Beverly Fry, Marcelyn McCoy, Betty Rengel, Patrlca Hale, Ramona Murray, Virginia Britton, Raymond George, Jay Ferguson. J R ,-gl, V VJ , -I ' 'fi jf ,J p 3 .e, iJffl ' X 'K l r gr is a i Xe -J 'ff ., VJ! ' DDJ 15: X A '. 'I 7 JI' if I 'V jf! ' 'X A Q . ,f , N 'fri 'rg ii x' fr- wiv.. fgx ' Track, 1945 Displaying keener interest in track than in recent years, thirty-nine boys reported for Drac- tice throughout the season. Competition has been close in meets this year. Interest has been more evident in Wellington this year than in the past. Five freshman boys were members on the first team. Wellington has done well in placing with two firsts in a triangular and dual meet with Arkan- sas City, Winfield, and with Blackwell. In the Anthony relays the team earned a total of 41 points lwinning second place. The track team also won second in the Wellington relays on April 20, a perfect day for such an event. The meet thrilled an enthusiastic crowd that nearly filled the west bleachers. 'C Qaamtfugx Good records were made by Bnatright in pole vault, low hurdles, and high jumpg Templeton in the 220 and 440g Wallace in 880 and discuss, Waugh, 220, 440 dashesgWilson, winner of Class B state championship in pole vaulting last year, and low hurdlesg Young, javelin and 100 yard dashg Kersting, mileg Seal, javelin: Knorp, shot put and discuss. Kemp, Waugh, Wilson, and Templeton ran the 880 relay and were undefeated yet at mid- season. In the medley relay, Young, Goodrum or Wil- son, Henson and Heckes placed in every meet. Four freshman boys, Smith, Goodrum, Howell, and Gardner or Showers ran the mile and Placed in their entries. Other senior boys on the track team were J. L. Harris, Lewis Boys, and Max Deets. THE BOUNCE The Basketball Bounce, honoring the success- ful year of the basketball boys, was held in the nigh school April 6. This party was forithe senior B'lL'2-Fw bra- -, 5 xvu. eg,.,,,,5s1nf high group and they asked the freshmen as guests. There were checkers, dart throws, cards, bingo, and many other games for the geniuses of the group and for more energetic ones there lwas ball- room dancing. Highlighting the evening was a play given bl' the basketball boys and Mr. Suran, who gave an imitation football game. Every one had a good time.-Alice Staley. STUDENT I-IELPERS Helping the janitors ,Harvey Brawdy and John High were several boys this year. They have done much to keep the appearance of the class rooms neat and clean. The boys were Clifford, Pore Leonard Duncan, Leon Wycoff, Clarence Cain, and Lewis Titus. - HONORS Rotary boys were Arch Wallace, Jerry Waugh, Richard Arnspiger, Bill Hamilton, Tom Merryman, Donald Kissick, James Rowlands, Max Deets, and Roy Wingate. The A.A.U.W. girls were Joanne Havlik, Cordelia Dennis, Carolyn Weaver, Elaine .Miller, Wanda Knight, Colleen Newkirk, Barbara Felt, and Mildred McCort. DAR. girls were Bar- bara Felt, Coleen Newkirk and Elaine Miller. American Legion Essay winners were Wilma Wil- son, Dorothy Hyndman, Alberdine Greer. GIRLS' SPORTS This year, girls have become exceedingly in- terested in sports, thanks to Miss Foster and the junior high sports club, After the clubs were or- ganized the fun was started by having a hike. Bowling clubs were soon organized and a group of -about twenty-five girls went bowling every Wed- nesday after school. A volleyball tournament was held in the fall for several vweeks, the games being played outside on the tennis courts as well as in the gymnasium. ' For the spring sports the girls could choose three sports which they wished to participate in. The sports to be chosen were tennis, softball, hik- ing, bicycle riding, dancing, and golf. Most of the sports were during the girls' leisure time, being held after school and on vweekends. Tumbling and , dancing which included both modern and square dancing, were held every Tuesday during home room.-Zoe Ann Colties. 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