Willow Springs High School - Willamizzou Yearbook (Willow Springs, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1940 volume:

V! The 1940 Willamizzou The WILLAMIZZOU 1940 Published by the S F. N I O R C L A S S of the Willow Springs High School Ex Libris l The 1940 Willamizzou FOREWORD . . .. With pride the staff of the 1940 year book XWiHa- mizzou presents this book to the students, the Faculty and friends. This book is a panorama preserving memories of many happy high school days. CONTENTS.... ' l. ADMINISTRATION H, CLASSES m. DEPARTMENTS lV. SPORTS V. ACTIVITIES . VI. ADVERTISEMENTS The 1940 Willamizzou DEDICATION The class of '40 takes solemn pride in dedicating this volume to the late beloved Dr. J. C. B. Davis. His genius guided our public schools from an early beginning to a modern, progressive school system. 'He gave generously a large measure of his life to public education, and to thousands of former pupils his memory shall ever be a blessed benediction, The 1940 Willamizzou IN MEMORIAM To the memory of HILLARD GODSY who died September 12, 1939 He was a member of the class of '40. He was greatly beloved and the class deeply mourns his passing. The 1940 Willamizzou ADMINISTRATION The 1940 Willamizzou BOARD OF EDUCATION C. H. BURCHARD J. CARL FERGUSON President Clerk ED OGDEN W. L. FORESTER Vice President Treasurer Mrs. Glenwood Myers Mrs. L. Bible W. E. Armstrong Dr. J. S. Cottrell The Board of Education has shown a great deal of enthusiasm and interest in our school and its activities. One of these interests, the new gym, will be completed and the 1940 graduation exercises held there. We students of the Willow Springs High School wish to express our appreciation for your active interest in us and the betterment of our educational opportunities. The 1940 Willamizzou SUPT. W. C. GRIMES 0111 school is our pride. Changing conditions have brought about new policies. Twenty years ago we had limited courses, small faculty, all town stu- dents; now we have modern courses, a large well-trained, highly specialized faculty, and we are educating over two-hundred non-resident boys and girls. The year just closing has been very successful. With added equipment, add- ed buildings, and enlarged faculty and courses it will be still better next year. The patrons, our excellent Board of Education, our fine Parent-Teacher Association, are all contributing their part to make our school a success. Of the five major trends in Education in the last twenty years, Physical Edu- cation, Vocational Courses, Music, Visual Education and Guidance, our school has kept abreast and has pioneered in three of them. We believe that the educated person must, in addition to knowing facts, have a well-rounded personality, be able to think straight, to solve problems, to use leisure wisely; to make adequate adjustment to a complex environment in an ever changing world. The 1940 Willamizzou V y 7; $ TED MUNFORD T. N. DAVIS Principal, Athletic Direcior Vocational 'Agriculture . ELIZABETH GOOCH Study Hall Supervisor MRS. TED MUNFORD English, History .w The 1940 Willamizzoku BESS CLOUGH Teacher Training. English MARY FRANCES BREWINGTON English, Speech LORENE MASNOR Commerce KATHARINE GREEN Vocational Home Ec. The 1940 Willamizzou GEORGIE RICHMAN BILL SHELTON Geography, Mathematics Music PARENTJEACHERS ASSOCIATIQN MRS. O. C. LYONS, President MRS. D. FRAZEE,,Vice President MRS. RAY FROMMEL, Treasurer SIBYL YOCUMreSecretary The past year has been one of interest and achievement for the Parent- Teacher Association. They have a membership of about fifty. This organization has given many interesting programs, and has done much to inspire the interest of its members by acquainting them with school activities. e The association has been very successful in its aid to the welfare of our students and our school. The 1940 Willamizzou DOORWAY TO EDUCATION SCHOOL SONG Here s to you, dear old Willow Springs! Schcol of many pleasant memories; Playing tennis, playing basketball, Study is the very best of all; Our tasks are long, yet we never fail, Keep at it over is the golden rule; So come, while I join with you And give three cheers for ' DEAR OLD WILLOW SPRINGS! The 1940 Willamizzou CLASSES The 1940 Willamizzou SENIOR CLASS Elliott Nelson Lawrence Spence Billy Fisk President Vice-President Secreta-ry-Treasurer MottoettLife Begins at 40. Colors-Wine and 01d gold. One pleasant September morning twelve years ago, with our mothers as escorts, we commenced our journey of education. Our patient teacher who re- ceived many of us tthe rest joining us in their freshman yeaN in the first grade was Miss Lottie Slusser. We journeyed on until we reached Junior High. When we received our diplomas from the eighth grade, we felt quite grown up. The next fall we entered high school: as freshmen we realized we yet had far to go. Our freshmen enrollment was fifty-five. The number has gradually decreased, however, and we now have thirty-eightt. We look back over these twelve short years and recall many pleasant and happy memories and they, without any doubt, out-weigh the few unpleasant ones. With these years of training we plan to go out into the world with the realization tas our motto statest ttLIFE BEGINS AT ,40tt The 1940 Willamizzou Mitchell Green hMitchy The girls certainly fall for red and greenwF. F. A. ,37, ,38, '39, '40; Vice President of F. F. A., ,40; Poultry and Judging Team, 40. Ruby Henry Dark and very nice, if she is a little on the bashful sideHMixed Chorus, '38; T. T.C1ub, 40; Assistant editor of VVill- aleZOU. June Brittell hPinkiey Another one of those lovely redheads. -Physical Education, 87, BS; May Day, 37, ,38; Carnival, 38, 39, 710; Glee Club, h40; Mixed Chorus, '40; Carnival Queen Attendant, ,40; Will- amizzou Staff, h40. Gene Waggoner Farmer stuff, you knowynew mown hay, and the tender brown eyes of a -A-jersey cowhor do they have blue eyes? Football, 238, F. F. A.; Dairy Judging Team, 39; Shop Judging team, ,40; Horticulture Judging Team, 40. Wanda Hunter hShortyy Sheys just a wee small child but she certainly knows how to get aroundy Physical education, 37, 38; String en- semble, 38; Band, ,38, 39, 210; Daddy Long Legsh, '39. Bernice Hunter hSusie CD She's a blonde, has brown eyes and skin that sunburnswPhysical Educaa tion, '37, 38, 39; May Day, 38; T. T. Club, '40. Annellen Smith yPrimy Shdll argue With you anytime--Glee Club, 1'37; Operetta, h38; School Re- porter, :37; Carnival, 89. W10; Physical Education, 39; Debate, ,40; Who Gets the Car Tonight, ,40; T. T. Club Vice President, 40; Willamizzou Staff, ,40. Otis Rakestraw Ulanky A hero of many a maidens dreams! -Football, 89; Poultry Judging Team, ,40; F. F. A., h37, h38, 39, ,40. The 1940 Willamizzou Dorothea Bush tDoti Divinely tall and divinely gracefu14 Class Secretary and Treasurer, 37; Carnival Queen Attendant, 37; Mixed Chorus, 37, '38, '39, '40; Glee CIUb, '37, '38, '39, '40; Drum Corps, '39, '40; Rea and White Recorder Staff, '39, '40; Carnival, '39, '40; Tennis, '39, '40; Just What They Wanted , '40; Three's a Crowd. , '40; Willamizzou Staff, '40. Lawrence Spence tSpencie1 Where ladies are mingled,he'1s right in the throng4Band, '37, '38, '39, '40; Orchestra, '37, '38, '39, '40;i Glee Club, '37, '38, '40; Mixed Chorus, 4'0 Foot- ba11,'39,'40; TrumpetSolo '40: Bo-v's Quartet, '40; F. F. A., '37, '38, '39, '40; Brass Ensemble, '40; Baritone $010,340; Vice President of Class, '39, '40; Willa- mizzou Staff, '40; Red and White Re- corder Staff, '40; Livestock Judging Team, '40. Clarence Grogan tGracequ ' He never fails to do his best4Track, '37, '38, '40; Football, '38, Three's a Crowd , '40; Pop Reads The Christ- mas Carol , '40; 'F. F. A., '37, '38, '39, '40; Animal Husbandry and Dairy Judging Team, '40, Willamizzou staff, '40; Of course, I Know- A Few Things , '39. - - Elizabeth Beach tBettyi , Who said gentlemen apreferred blondes? 4 Physical EducatiOn, 37; Glee C1ub,'38, '39; Music REcitaI, '37, '38;Wi11amizzou Queen, '40. Arlene Dunkin tDunki 'Tis remarkable that they who ta1k the most have. the least to say.4 'Physical Education, '37, ';38 Carnival, '37, '38, '39; May Day, '37, '38; ecla- matory Contest, '38, '39, '40; ennis, '39, '40; Drum Co1rps,'39, '40; Red and White Recorder Staff, '39, '40;1G1ee C1ub'40:Mixed Chorus, '40; Willamiz- zou Staff, '40. Dorothy Hagen tDoti Sweet and Innocent 4 thsical Educa- tion, '38, '39; May Day, '38 Maxine Paul tMaxiei Always may be counted on to say the cutest things at the right time 4 Mu- sic C1ub,'38, '39; Pep C1ub,';37 School Paper Staff, '38. Elliott Nelson tBarberi You look wise. Please correct the error. 4 Footba11,'37,'38, '39, '40; Track, '37, '38, '39, '40;' Glee Club, '39, '40; Class Sectetary and Treasurer, '39; Mixed Chorus, '39, '40; Mixed Quartet, ';40 Boys Quartet, ';40 Bo'ysVocal,'40; T.T.C1ub,'40;Prince Charming, 4'0;Wi11amizzou Staff, '40; Class President, '40 7 The 1940 Willamizzou Duane Henry G-Ianki Tsk! Tsk! these hog callers3F. F. A., 37, ,38, 739; Track, '39, ,40. Evelyn Ruth Armstrong iRuffiei She,s an expert salesmanuespecially when it comes to Perunaii3Class Pre- sident, 37; May Day, B7, 38; Physical Education, 37, ,38; Cello Solo, '37; Glee Club, '37, i38, i39, i40; Orchestra, 37, '38, 39, '40; Creative Arts Contest at Drury, ,38; Mixed Chorus, 39, '40; Drum corps treasurer, 39, 340; Red and White Recorder Staff, 39, 40; State Student Assembly Contest, 39, 40; Peta Club, '39, i410; Willamizzou Staff, ,40. John Wages iWarriori Gee Whiz! you,d never think it of him but heis finally graduating3Football, 38, ,39, i40; Track, 740; F. F. A.; Dairy Products Judging Team, ,40; Boxing, ,37, 38. Fern Hale iPollyi Oh, Johnny! 3 Carnival. 37, 38, 339, i40; iiJust What They Wanted , '40; anorvvv Student in Typing, '37; T. T. Club, 40. Russell Mitchell iPineknoti Love will make a lady for him yet, how about it Betty73Basketball, 37, 728, ,39, i40; Football, '38, i39, i410; Track, ,38, 739, ,43; Mixed Chorus, 40. Helen McCormick iSallyi A girl with a good share of sunshine even the boys like3Dec1amatory Con- test, 7-37; Carnival, 37, 38; May Day, 337, ,38; iiAlice in Wonderland , i37; WTerry nf .Terico Roads Operetta, '37; Physical Education, ,37, 38; Glee Club, 5'37; Mixed Chorus, 37; Secretary of macs, 737: Yell Leader, 37; Dramatic Wub. ,38; Hoodooed Cooni', 38; That Ynunrrer Generation . 2'39; T. T. Club, 740; Willamizzou Staff, ,40. Paniine Farrar iPollyi The girl with lots of dates.3Physi- 091 Education, 3'37, 2'38; May Day, i37, 713: Softball, i38; Carnival, 37, '39; That Younger Generation , i39. Burnie Smi'h iSqueaki He believes that thought is more ' valuable than talk 3 Basketball, '38, ,39, i40; Track, 40. The 1940 Willamizzou Norma Lou' Gunn iBoom Boomi How's bUSiness in Oregon?'4 Physical Education, '37, '38; Glee Club, '37, '38, '39, '40; May Day, '37, '38; Soft ball team, 38; State Student Assembly, '39; Drum Corps, 39; Drum Corps Presi- dent, '39; Carnival, '39, '40; Beta Club, '39, 40; Beta Club secretary, '40; Class President, '39; Red and White Record- er Staff, '40; Willamizmu Staff, '40; Typing Hall of Fame, '40. Harding Talbert iBuddiei , People certainly look up to Harding. 4Carnival, '39; Who gets the Car Toninht , '40; Three's a Crowd, '40; T T. C1ub,'40. Paul Fisher iFishi With a voice so charming, he's really alarming 4 Basketball, '38, '39, '40; Track, '40. Ellen Doughty Reddish iBillyi Found her better-half, and settled down.4May Festival. 37; Physical Education, '37, '38; T. T. Club, 40. ,, ,1 Barbara Beach iBobbyi ' A new girl with lots to say 4 Phy cal Education, '37; Glee C1ub,'38, '39.S Clifford S.1'inger iMacki Tall, dark and handsome4Basketball, '37, '38 '39,'40;Footba1ir '37, '38, '39, '40; Track, '38, '39, '40; Headache Man 4Red and White Re- corder, '40; Mixed Chorus, '40. ' 1 Billy Fisk iLil' Willi Little man with big stuff4May Fes- tival, '3'7, '38; Carnival, '37, '38, '39, '40; Vice President of Class, 4,0 Sec- retary and Treasurer of Class, '39; Mixed Chorus, '40; Glee Club,- '40; Quartet, '40; Typing Hall of Fame, '40; Yell Leader, '39 4'0; Editor of Red and White Recorder, '40;Wi11amizzou Staff, '40. ' ' ' Edith Pennington iPetei I'll get to the top if you'll bring me a ladder, I betcha. 4 Class Vice- Presi- dent, '37; Physical Education, '37, '38, Class Secretary and Treasurer, '38; Carnival Queen Attendant, '38; Carni- val Queen, '40; Drum Major, '40; Glee Club, '39, '40; Mixed Chorus, '39, '40. The 1940 Willamizzou Jack Godsy Of all the girls he does ignore yet he wins them by the scoreeF. F. A., '37, 938, 39, 40; Secretary of F. F. A., 940; Livestock Judging Team, 38, '39, 940; Dairy Products, ,39, 940. Opal Godat hKatieh Shehs a swell gal with plenty of brains e That Younger Generation , 939; Red and White Recorder Staff, h40; T. T. Club, ,40; T. T. Club Reporter, 940; Willamizzou Editor, 40. Clair Corman He certainly likes his cough-dropsk- Football, ,38, B9, 40; Track, 39, 940; F. F. A., 38, '39, '40; F. F. A., '38, '39, Q10; Poultry Judging Team, 940. Iola Schneller Gish A steady going gir1-Physical Educa- tion, 937, ,38; Glee Club, 88, 39, 940; Mixed Chorus, '40. The 1940 Willamizzou Jeweldean Skaggs Eugene Clingan Rhea Anne Rush President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer It was a memorable day in that fall of 1929 when forty nervous but happy boys and girls trotted off to start their education under the tender care and pa- tience of Miss Lottie Slusser. For the next eight years we struggled constantly, always keeping our goal in mindeHigh School! When we finally attained that .goal and entered high school as freshmen, we were extremely nervous, but happy and determined in spite of that; The next year, as Sophomores, we realized that it was an honor to belong to such an organizationethe Willow Springs High School! As Juniors, we have almost completed our education here, and have indeed learned a great deal. We have made honors in music, athletics, and scholastic activities. Next year we shall be Seniors, and a class that our school may be proud to remember. The 1940 Willamizzou Donna Bailey Maxine Brixey Frances Graves Pauline Hunter Marion J ones Katherine Lovan Betty Light Maxine Lovan Ruby Lea Montgomery Rhea Anne Rush Mildred Range Ruth Ward Pauline Frazee Elizabeth Frazee Marian Holt Arlene Williams Warren Corn James Fisher Everett Graves Charles Greene Basil Hedrick J thn James Philip Oliver Bill Rothgeb Delbert Rothwell Robert Usrey Junior Williams JUNIOR CLASS George Johnson Cleva Baker Helen Bever Mary Ella Bever Virginia Bergman Arlene Castle Thelma Caton Dorothy Caton I aura Coleman Jane Donley Beth Ferguson Velma Ficke Doris Ferguson Myrtle Godsy Thelma Garlett Arlene Gulley Clara Belle Gardner Florence Godat Mattie PParle Garlott Mildred Garlett Betty Hansen Rettv Jane Lilly Edith Moore Mary Lou Morse Delores Marden Novella McCart Maxine Murray Ora Richter Lola Mae Rader Ruth Sigman Jeweldeen Skaggs June Schneller Marjorie Schleuning Martha Jo Stoll Marie 38le Janie Strome Iovene Skaggs Elsie Spence Norma Vandevnnter Frankie Wonnell Georgie VVonnell Rufus Allen Lester Adams Eugene Clingan Claude Ferguson Weldon Goodwin Ralnh Kilpatric Keith Peterson Duane Smith Robert Scantlin Willard Wagner Sidney Williamson Wavne Weiler Phil Wyrick The 1940 Willamizzou SOPHOMORE CLASS Helen Ruth Farrar Ralph Swecker Wayne Spence President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Cne bright September morning in 1928, a group of bright faced, excited boys and girls began their first schooling under the patient supervision of Miss Lottie Slusser. These girls and boys climbed, until once more eager and impatient they began their high school career. During these two years, these silly Sophs have been a class of superior quality and quantity and the future Sophomores must work diligently to tear down the standard built by us. We are looking forward to next year, jolly Juniors, a year of many opportunities gained only through hard work anJ renpcnsibility. $5 The 1940 Willamizzou SOPHOMORE CLASS Myrtle Louise Barker Erma Frommel Betty Lou Ferguson Maxine Goodman Frieda Graves Naomi Honeycutt Wilma Hedrick Maevis Nelson Doris Nelson Margie Payne Pauline Payne Evelyn Rothwell Maxine Ray Mary Rothwell Minnie Lou Rader Ferne Roberts Maxine Williams Marvin Dickman Robert Gauldin Jimmie Graham Lyle James Rex Pace Francis Pfister Marion Rothwell Herbert Richardson Wayne Spence Don Vandeventer Lewis Williams Gail Yankee Everett Spencer Harlan Smith Herbert Sass 15:11y Smith Bennie Smith Paul Eugene Smith Jay Waggoner Inwell McMurtry Troy Wallin Ella Bradford Hazel Coulter Helen Ruth Farrar Doris Feller Wanda Hays Norma Henry Catherine Jones Edie Lee Jones Dolly Lathrope Lorene McCaHister' Lela Mae Richardson Lois Sellins Helen Seiber Marv Inuive Snyder T'hlnn Sharp Maxine Turner Jane Warres Loree Williamson Ruth Wyrick Vera Hull Willard Acker Donald Brower Donald Bryan Frank Bridges Elmo Baldridge Herbert Cover VViIlivm Crain Bud Castle Clcon DeLude Clifford Duddridge Robert Donahue Bill Evans Jesse Holden Framett Kentch Harrv Moser Jay Morse Pnbert Mays Eurtene Nelson Robert Peterson Frvin Huqh Perkins Dene Robertson A. C. Reynolds De1berf Spence Ralph Sharp Ralph Swecker The 1940 Willamizzou FRESHMAN CLASS Gwendolyn Wilbanks Johnie Cecil Stone President i Vice-President Freda Mae Corn Darrell Stringer Secretary Treasurer To Miss Lottie Slusser our beloved first grade teacher goes the credit of giving many of the present year Freshmen their start in education. On the opening day of school, the year 1931 our mothers cleaned us up spick and span and sent us off to school to begin our first year of learning. We progressed steadily through our primary year learning the fundamentals of Readini Ritini and Rithmetic'. Ready and eager for second grade With the close of school in May. Miss Martin taught and guided us throu'rh the second grade and Mrs. ?u- lauf through the third. At the close of our fourth year under Miss Miers we could hardly wait for school to start the next September because of the privileges of going upstairs with the big kids . When we had climbed as far as Junior high school we had begun to feel proud of our accomplishments and learning, and to look down on the lower grades as inferior, but as we left the eighth grade and entered high school we began to feel as if we were not so bip,r after all. Our first day in high school found us nervous and perhaps wobbly at the knees, but this feeling was thrown aside as we found our way about. Now, as our freshman year draws near to end we watch the seniors prepare to leave us, we are eager for that time of glory when we will have completed our high school years. Lorraine Allenbrand Madge Lena Bennett Freda Mae Corn Huldah Lou Cromwell Ruby Denny Wilma Dchre Ruth Denny Ona Marie Denny Sybil Lovan Evelyn Puckett Gwendolyn Wilbanks Margaret Ward loberta Grissom Rowe Findley Harry Laden Irvin Landis Masnor Richard Nelson Donald Phillips Billy Morris Oliver Don Rothgeb, Jr. Earrell Stringer .Tohnie Cecil Stone Joyce Shryock Lee Roy Gray Geneva Burns Edith Bottom Thelma Beshirs Ellen BleVins Doris Beasley Velora Poppitz The 1940 Willamizzou FRESHMAN CLASS Fearlie Rainey Lucille Sherrill Mildred Smith Laura Belle Broadhacker Ramona Hunter Emmett Bradford Ionord Broadhacker Don Barnes Denny Curran J ack Skaggs Charles Turner Ralph Thompson Darrel Wilbanks J ack Warner Mary Alsup Pearl Andrew's Winona Acker Mary V. Bryan Margaret Barnes Manha Barnes Jpan Cauldwell Mickey Castle Louise Caton Alice Coulter Ruth Coleman Purnys Donley Rmh Dryman Nellie Mae Doughty Darlene Everett Rosa Gilbert Alma Jean Godat Stella Goodwin Madelyn Groves Dorothy Hanks Frances Lawing Helen Lovan Helen Miller Bill Brumley J unior Derrick Ira Daugherty George Feller Melvin Godsy Norman Goyer Joe Clinton Hinds Harvev Hiler Donald Henry Floyd Lasley Touis McGee Henry Mathews Ralnh Orcutt Rcbbv Gene Perkins Carl Richter Wayne Stephenson Ray Sigman Chester Click Arthur Williamson Mitchell Wyrick Manley House The 1940 Willomizzou DEPARTMENTS The 1940 Willamizzou VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE Eugene Clingan Mitchell Green Otis Rakestraw Jack Godsy President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary This year in Vocational Agriculture we have a new teacher Mn Davis. He is a capable teacher and is doing splendid work in our chapter. Heisthe second instructor we have had since our chapter was organlzed. Mr. Davis 1s formerly of Summersville and is taking the place of Professor Foard, who 1s teaching at Poplar Bluff. , o When the chapter was called to order for the first time this school year the following officers were elected: . Eugene Clingan was elected President. Mitchell Green, Virce-President. Jack Godsy, Secretary. Woodrow Bradford, Treasurer. Claude Ferguson, Reporter. Woodrow Bradford went to the C. C. C. Camp, so Otis Rakestraw was elected to fill the vacancy of Treasurer. A new class has been added to the Arrtriculture proqram. It is the General Agriculture Class, which is the first General Agriculture Class in six years. There are twenty pupils in the class, eighteen girls and two boys. Seventeen boys and one girl have been benefited by the Production Credit Association of West Plains. They bought several pure-bred hogs, dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep. This gives these seventeen bovs and one girl a start for the future and a chance to own something for themselves. The money will be paid back by paying the money to the Association re- ceived from the produce of the animals. The Vocational Agriculture Department had the highest income this year, ending January first in the history of the Chapter. They made a total of $6,628.40 or more than an average of $94 per boy. The second annual SCA-Birz Shrines district anriculture contest was held April 16. at the Palenske FieH with FOO stu'ients from fourteen schools entering. Willow Snrin'rs. won second place Jvin'v bv oniv seven points. Two ribbons were awarded to Willow Springs, one in dairy and one in livestock. The Willow Springs Agriculture Department has certainly been successful the past year, and it is certain to be more successful in the future. The 1940 Willamizzou The 1940 Willamizzou TEACHER TRAINING .1: .4 Helen McCormick Annellen Smith Opal Godait President Vice-President Reporter The year of 1939-40 has proved very successful for the Teacher Training class of the Willow Springs High School. The Juniors and Seniors have partici- pated in the years work with a splendid amount of co-operatiom in various activ. ities, whch included reviews, methods, psychblogy, and agriculture. We have solved our many difficult problems in psychology and methods with the help of our splendid teacher, Miss Clough. The work in Methods has taken us into, several rural communities to do observation and practice teaching. All the teachers took a kindly interest in helping us with problems that occur in everyday school life, and offered some valuable suggestions. We have chartered a very successful TeacheriTraining Club. The club has givenb several parties during the year and has held an initiation for our new mem ers. As our class graduates from this course we are only giving way to a merry group of wise Juniors, and we wish to assure them that many hours of pleasant employment await them next year. The 1940 Willamizzou VOCATIONAL HOME ECONOMICS Vocational Home Economics was introduced in the Willow Springs High School this year for the first time under the direction of Miss Katharine Greene, The vocational course consists of Home Economics I and Related Science for the first year class, and Home Economics II and Related Art for the second year class, with two units of credit for each year's Work. Besides these courses, projects are carried on by us girls in our homes, which enables us to gain greater skill by repeating the experience we have learned in class. Also through theSe nome projects we have an opportunity to work out some of our own individual problems outside of class with the help of our teacher and information gathered from our Home Economics library of reference books, government bulletins and home magazines. Miss Greene has visited us in our homes, meeting and getting ac- quainted with our mothers and other members of our families, and has shown a personal interest in our problems, giving us assistance wherever possible. A number of interesting projects have been carried on this year, such as: making dresses for Easter, making garments for other members of the family, etc., and more extended ones like: improvino the home grounds by planting flowers and making rock walks; redecorating the girl's own room; rearranging furniture in different rooms and making simple furniture from orange crates, etc. Thirty-one girls enrolled for the first year course, and thirteen girls, who have already taken sewing or cooking enrolled for the second year course. In the first year class, in addition to making a number of simple garments such as aprons, pajamas and print dresses and also studying the care and repair of our clothing, learning, among other things, methods of mending different kinds of tears, how in remove various spots and stains from the different kinds of fabrics and how to judge different materials as to fiber, weave, dye, and finish for weaving quality, color, fasincss, and economy of purchase. The second year class made more difficult garments of silk and work with the Chief emphasis placed on altering and making over garments which have pos- sibilities but which are not usable until altered. Some of the products were: a mannish suit from a work dress, an afternoon suit from a silk dress, a two-tone suit from an old coat and a pair of trousers, and a skirt from a silk dress. In first year foods work we have not only planned, prepared, served break- fasts and suppers in family groups, to meet the needs of the various individuals in a family, but also we have learned something of food values, calories, vitamins and minerals necessary for good health and efficiency. We have studied com- parative food costs, the causes of spoilage, and different methods of food preser- vation. We have also practiced correct table setting and service and how to act in the capacity of either hostess or maid. In second year foods work, the class continued with the preparation of certain dishes to gain more skill in manipulation, and prepared foods used on special occasions. Some other units studied during the year were: improving personal appear- ance; good grooming, the study of design and colors suitable to individual types The 1940 Willamizzou VOCATIONAL HOME ECONOMICS of girls; developing our personality; money management; the selection, care and arrangement of home furnishings to satisfy art principles, yet be suitable and economical. Also we studied types of homes, and how we could improve the grounds. Before Christmas we made many beautiful and inexpensive articles such as: spatterwork Christmas cards, sets of costume jewelry of jack stones, fancy buttons, and walnuts, and table runners, scarfs, etc., of curtain. Material embroidered in yarn. For the first time we attended the District Vocational Home Economics Rally Day Program held at Cabool in October. A large number of girls repre- sented our school and 'took part in the program. Jeweldean Skaggs was the toastmistress at one of the noon luncheon groups. At Christmas both classes were entertained by Miss Greene, at which time we opened the gifts exchanged among our classmates. We plan to entertain the Vocational Agriculture boys with a weiner roast in the near future. Near the end of the year we plan to have a visiting day with an exhibit of some of work for our mothers and friends. We appreciate the new equipment which has been added this yearlby the Board of Education and have greatly enjoyed using it. The 1940 Willamizzou MUSIC The music department has been one of the most popular organizations on the campus this year under the direction of William Shelton. The chief aim of 'the music department is to produce better scholars of music. This school has striven in every way possible to fulfill this aim. At the Ozark Music Festival the mixed chorus and orchestra received first place; Betty Hansen, Katherine Lovan, Betty Light, Girls' Glee Club, String En- sembles and Girls Quartet won second places. At the S. C. A. Contest held at Cabool the Willow Springs Music Depart- ment won fourth place, Several high ranks were given. The Elimination Contest held at Mountain Grove was an additional contest Where students making below 2 were not eligible to enter the contest at Springfield. At the Springfield Contest, 1 was received by the Girls Quartet; 1 minus, Katherine Lovan; 2 plus, Betty Light, Viola; 2, Betty Light, vocal solo, and mixed chorus; 2 minus by band, girls' glee club, boysi glee club and Lawrence Spence; 3 plus, Betty Hansen; 3, mixed quartet; 4, boys quartet. The girls quartet, Katherine Lovan, cello solo, and Betty Light, viola solo, entered the state contest at Columbia. The quartet composed of Betty Light, Rhea Anne Rush, Katherine Lovan and Ruby Lea Montgomery, received a No. 1 rating; Katherine Lovan received a 2 for her cello solo, the second highest in her class; and Betty Light, 4 in viola, which was also the second highest in that de- partment. - To be sure only thanks and congratulations are in order for such a splendid and efficient music department. The 1940 Willamizzou DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS Edith Pennington Drum Major The Willow Springs High School Drum Corps in their blue and gold uni- forms made a very impressive performance in their first appearance this year at Cabool at the dedication of the new pavement. Later the girls appeared at several home football games and also marched at the football games at Mountain Grove and West Plains. At the close of the football season the drum corps entertained the football boys with a chili supper. On December 16 the drum corps marched in 'the West Plains Santa Claus parade and in the contest conducted in connection with 'the parade sponsored by the West Plains Chamber of Commerce. The Santa Claus parade here was also led by the drum corps December 22. During the basketball season 'the drum corps boosted 'the Bears by furnish- ing entertainment during the half at the game at Cabool and at several home games. The 1940 Willamizzou ELIZABETH BEACH The 1940 Willamizzou ATHLETICS The 1940 Wlllomizzou TED MUNFORD Mr. Ted Mumford has been at the helm of athletics in the Willow Springs High School for thirteen years. He has succeeded in. giving our sports department a prominent position throughout this section of the Ozarks. The 1940 Willamizzou SPORTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Sept. 294The first game of the season, the Bears were victorious at West Plains winning over the Zizzers 14 to 0. OCTOBER Oct. 134Cabool lost to the Bears here With a score of 31 to 0. Oct. 20-Nite 0f nites! Yes, its that memorable game played with the Mtn. Grove Panthers. The Bears gave 'them their only defeat of the year, with the score 9 to 6. Students held a Pep Meeting and Snake Dance before the game. Oct. 27eThayer was beaten badly here, 48 t0 0. NOVEMBER Nov. BeCabool went down on their own field, losing to the Bears 36 to 0. Nov. 107Bears again tackled Thayer with a. 36-0 victory. Nov. 17e0n this date Willow met its first defeat in an exciting game, playing the Mtn. Grove Panthers again. Both teams played fast and hard; the Bears were not easily taken. The score was 13 to 24. Nov. 21wThe Thanksgiving game was played With West Plains here. The Ziz- zers were leading 12 to 0 until the last quarter, when Wiillow received the ball and scored two touchdowns and two. points making the score 14 to 12. Early in the season the Alumni were beaten for the first time in years, tCoach saysi 6-0. DECEMBER Dec. 1-The Bears entered the Ava Tournament for their first game of the season but were beaten in their second play by Ava. Dec. 7ePeavce Valley-26, Willow Springs 39. Dec. 12-Norwood417, Willow Springse41. The '1940 Willamizzou taken by Feb Feb Feb Feb are Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. SPORTS CALENDAR JANUARY 4aCaboole21, Willow Springs;34. QkCabooleIS, Willow Springse25. lle-Mtn. Grovee31, Willow Springs-17. 16eSeymoure22, Willow Springy31. 2kWest Plainsy26, Willow Springse24. 30eHouston 22, Willow Springk20. FEBRUARY Feb. 1wThe S. C. A. Tournament was held in Cabool on February 1. Willow Springs won 3rd place, losing to West Plains in the semi-finals. First place was Mtn. Grove; Houston Dlaced second. . 6-Norwood-23, Willow Springse32. 9-Summersville-28, Willow Snringse35. . 13.eMtn. Viewe19, Willow Sprincse38. . 16;Thayere23, Willow Springse32. . 20aWest P1ains-21,Willow Springse32 MARCH March kMtn. Viewe23, Willow Sprines-33. Mar. 14eThe Junior High Tournament was held here, with the Cubs losing to Seymour in their second game. Springfield won first place with Birch Tree second and Thayer third. The Bears tied for second place in 'the S. C. A. Standing. Bernie Smith Russell Mitchell, Clifford Stringer and Paul Fisher Seniors who will be lost from the team this year. The 1940 Willamizzou FOOTBALL . Clifford Stringer, RusSell Mi-tchell, Elliott Nelson and Rudolph Walthers were players chosen on the S. C. A. All-star Team. Willow Springs and Mountain Grove tied for lst place in the S. C. A. standing. Player Weight Class Position Clifford Stringer 179 Senior Quarter-back Russell Mitchell 150 Senior Half-back Elliott Nelson 155 Senior Half-back Eugene Clingan 140 Junior Full-back Claude Ferguson 145 Junior Full-back Basil Hedrick 138 Junior Half-back Rex Pace 130 Sophomore Half-back Louis Williams 140 Sophomore Line Donald Brower 138 Freshman Line Tackle Don Phillips 168 Sophomore Right End Ralph Swecker 158 Senior Right End Rudolph Walthers 185 Senior Right Tackle Clair German 145 Senior Right Guard John Wages 150 Senior Guard Lawrence Spence 155 Senior Center Wayne Spence 138 Sophomore Center Woodrow Bradford 155 Senior Center Weldon Goodwin 160 Junior Tackle Grover Hodges 150 Junior Left End Rufus Allen 150 Junior Left End Darrell Stringer 142 Freshman End Marion Rothwell 142 Sophomore Tackle Lyle James 138 Sophomore Tackle Robert Usrey 140 Junior Guard J ewell Thompson 140 J unior Guard The 1940 Willamiziou BASKETBALL PLAYERS Burnie Smith , Forward Paul Fisher . . Forward Lyle James - , 7 ' Center Clifford Stringer ' Guard Russell Mitchell Guard Subs: Robert Usrey, Ralph Swecker and Darrell Stringer The 1940 Willamizzou Those out for track are: Clifford Stringer Frank Bridges Russell Mitchell Jack Godsy J ohn Wages ,r George Zarr Elliott Nelson . 'i Darrell Stringer Ralph Swecker 1f; Louis Williams Rufus Allen r 7 Donald Brower Claude Ferguson .. . Don Henry Burnie Smith - r. 1 Marion Rothwell Basil Hedrick Lvle James Paul Fisher 't . Clinton Hinds Clair Corman i . Gene Clingan Robert Mays . Clarence Grogan Ervin Perkins i ' Wayne Stephenson Harvey Hiler Louis McGee Duane Henry Weldon Goodwin Elliott Nelson, Clifford Stringer, Russell Mitchell, Basil Hedrick and Lyle James received letters this season. April 127Willow Springs participated in a dual meet at West Plains Friday. Stringer took first in the shot put and discushNelson ran first in the quarter mile, and Mitchell first in the pole vault, second on the broad jump, and third in the hundred yard dash. West Plains won the most number of points. April 17eThe first invitation meet was held at West Plains, with 17 schools competing. Greenwood, of Springfield, won first place, Willow received fourth with 16 points. Stringer still remained unbeaten in the shot put and discus. Nelson took fourth in the half mile. Willow won the medley relay with Hedrick running 220 yards, Mitchell, 110, Stringer, 100 and Nelson a quarter mile. Time on the relay was one minute, fifty-one seconds. April 20eEight schools entered the invitation meet held here, Tuesday. Willow again won fourth place with West Plains winning first. Stringer held his record for first in the shot put and discus. Nelson added points, running second in the quarter mile and fourth in the 100-yard dash. Mitchell took third place in both the pole vault and broad jump. Willow won fourth in the Medley Relay. The number of points was 191k; West Plains had 4613,. The 1940 Willomiuou TENNIS Arlene Dunkin Robert Usrcy Dorthea Bush Johnie Cecil Stone Robert Gauldjn , Bill Rothgeb Junior Williams Donnie Rothgeb These eight students went out for tennis this year. It is the first year for some of them, others have had' more experience. A tennis meet will be held here at a later date. The 1940 Willnmizzou ACTIVITIES The 1940 Willamizzou WILLAMIZZOU STAFF Opal Godat Annellen Smith Norma Lou Gunn Editor Assit. Business Mgr. Advertising Mgr. Editor ......................................................................................................................... Opal Godat Asst. Ed ....................... Ruby Henry Adv. Manager ........................ .. .................... .. Norma Lou Gunn Business Manager ..................... ..... Lawrence Spence Asst. Business Manager . ........................... Annellen Smith Circulation Manager ................................................................................................. Billy Fisk Home Economics ............... : ........ Barbara Beach Classes ............................................................... Dot Bush Vocational Ag. ........ . . ..................... Clarence Grogan Alumni ..................... Maxine Paul Sports ............................................................................................ June Brittell Music ...... . Edith Pennington Calendar .......................................... Elliott Nelson Senior Characterizations Helen McCormick Humorous .................................................................................. Arlene Dunkin The purpose of this book is to give you a pleasant souvenir of our school days. It represents 'the work, fun, and the various activities of our high school life. Only by the generosity of our advertisers, the helpfulness of our superinten- dent and teachers, the splendid co-operation of our staff members and classmates has this book been possible. We wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone connected with its pub- lication, and in return, we, the Senior Class of 1940, give you our book, the WILLAMIZZOU The 1940 Willamizzou RED AND WHITE RECORDER e ,4 7 ' . 1.52.52? - v e Bill Fisk Lawrence Spence Norma MLou'Gunn Editor Business Mgr. Typist Editor-Billy Fisk. AssistanteJuniox- ClasseCIaude Ferguson. Assistan-taSophomore ClasseLyle James. AssistanteFreshman Class-Alma Jean Godat. Dusiness ManagereLawrence Spence. Subscription ManagereRufus Allen. Reporterse Classes .................................................................................... Alma Jean Godat Home Ec. ............ .. Jeweldean Skaggs Commercial .. Dot Bush Music .............................. Katherine Lovan Typist ....... Norma Lou Gunn Sports ...... Evelyn Ruth Armstrong Voc. Agri. ................................... Claude Ferguson Science and English Society Reporter ....... Donna Bailey Features ..................................... Arlene Dunkin Bear Facts ............................................................................. Billy Fisk ............ Opal Godat The Red and White Recorder was published twice a month by the senior class with Billy Fisk as editor. The paper carried all the school news and the gossip that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. We wish to express our appreciation for the cooperation of the staff mem- bers and our students, the generosity of our advertisers and everyone who made its publication possible. Future editors and reporters, there will be much work and fun waiting for you. At times the progress may seem slow and unappreciated, but it will be an enthusiastic and interesting experience and you will be rewarded by your own earnest effort. The 1940 Willamizzou NATIONAL BETA CLUB Evelyn Ruth Armstrong Norma Lou Gunn President Secretary-Treasurer TTHATS OFF TO THESE TOP RANKING SENIORS The National Beta Club is one of the clubs for honor students in high school. To be eligible for the Beta Club a student must have a certain number of ES. The Beta Club was organized in the Willow Springs High School, March 30, 1939. The officers of the Beta Club this year are as follows: President, Evelyn Ruth Armstrong; Vice-President, Katherine Lovan; Secretary, Norma. Lou Gunn; Treasurer, Rhea Anne Rush. The Other members are: Rowe Findley, Jay Morse, Mary Louise Snyder, Pauline Frazee, Betty Lou Ferguson, Florence'Godat, Maxine Williams, Ruth Ward. The 1940 Willamizzou COMMENCEMENT .41 i5 2 Eiielyn Ruth Armstrong Norma Lou Gunn Wednesday Evening, May 15, 1940 High School Auditorium 8 dclock Welcome Address ......................................................................... Evelyn Ruth Armstrong .8010 ................................................................................................... William Shelton Address ........................................ Dr. Thomas W. Nadal Selection .................. ..................... Girls? Quartet Presentation of Class ............................................................................ Supt. W. C. Grimes Presentation of Diplomas ........................ C. H. Burchard, Pres. Board of Education Farewell ...................................................................................................... Norma Lou Gunn Recessional ................................................................................................ The 1940 'Willamizzou LITERARY AND DEBATE The Literary Department has been established three years. During this time much progress has been made. These people participated in debates during the year. As follows: Claude Ferguson Nellie Mae Doughty Wayne Weiler V Alma Jean Godat Ruth Ward Floyd Lasley Annellen Smith Betty Hansen Frances Lawin g The question was Resolved that the Federal Government Should Own and Operate the Railroadsf' The first trip the teams made was to West Plains in February. On Feb- ruary 23, the following teams participated in the debates at Bolivar. Class Aw affirmativeseBetty Hansen and Wayne Weiler; NegativeeAnnellen Smith and Ruth Ward. Class BeatifirmativesetAlma Jean Godat and Floyd Lasley; Neca- tiveeNellie Mae Doughtv and Frances Lawing. Out of these four groups only Alma Jean Godat and Floyd Lasley were victorious, winnings,r over Sprjngfield Senior High, Class B. These two debaters are Freshmen, and show promise of becoming a very successful team in the future. The Debate Tournament at B01- ivar is held annually and includes schools from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri. The S. C. A. Literary Contest was held March 16. at West Plains, Missouri. The Literary Department entered in Poetry Reading, Debate, Essay, and Extem- pore Speakinq. Marv Rothwell and Arlene Dunkin entered Poetry Reading and received a second and third rating. Ruth Ward and Annellen Smith received the decision to debate and re- ceived a third rating. Marion Holt entered Extemnore Sneaking and received a third rating. Myrtle Godsy and Florence Godat entered Essay and received a second rating. The Li'terarv Denartment has been a very successful year under the guid- ance and instruction of Miss Mary Frances Brewington. The 1940 Willamizzou JUNIOR PLAY IF YOU WANT ACTION, GET A JUNIOR The Junior Play, The Henpecked Husband, was given March 29, both morning and evening. The proceeds, which amounted to $40, are to be used to finance the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. Mr. Dixon, tGene Clingani furnished the greatest amount of comedy. He had worked all his life, accumulated enough money to retire when his Mother- in-law came. Mrs. Dixon tJane Donleyi was very devoted to him, but she let her mother influence her. Ellen tDonna Baileyi their daughter was engaged to Jerry Barton tRobeIVt Usreyi, a likeable boy about twenty, who had a terrible temper, which caused Ellen to play up to the Marquis tClaude Fergusoni, a French nobleman, brought to teach Mr. Dixon to write poetry. Mrs. Rust tFl-orence Godati and Mrs. Jones tMarion Jonesi were the itCream of Society. In an ef- fort to chase away his mother-in-Iaw and her son, Filbert, tBill Rothqebi, whose practical jokes drove him insane, Mr. Dixon invited his sister, Mrs. Johnson, tRuth Wardi, who was slightly Mentally Unbalanced and her son, Harry tBasil Hed- 1 icki, who had just returned from the Reform School to visit them. Mr. Dixon was successful and once more peace reigned in his household. The 1940 Willnmiuou Music Freda Wilfong Lee Livingston Bob Gooch Eugene Armstrong James Ferguson J uanita Hansen Leslie Fite Maxine Austin Mary Jewell Ellis Lillian Miers Louise Myers Louise Madaus Elwin Fite Roy Lovan Francis Ellis Sibyl Yocum Beulah Bolerjack W iliam Benton Harold Williams Harry Lovan John Frommel Paul Harms Harry Williams Charles Prall Mary Beth Slusser Dorene Yocum Elda Green Howard Burchard Marjorie Protiva Mary Griffith Virginia Scruggs Geraldine Frommel Esther Campbell Ann Parsons Bill Ellis Tommy Austin Harold Koch Tolliver Squires Vivian Saville Harry Agnew Dwight Richards Dob Hansen Otto Harms Billie Light Edward Ogden HALL OF FAME Donald Cook Harlan Northway Roland Northway Otto Holland Lloyd Blakely J o Lovan Coralee Burchard Herbert James Frances , McPhail Mary Jane Cottrell Leland Boles Dolores Austin Athletics Bud Protiva Russell Ferguson Frank Protiva Herbert Smith Lee Livingston Edna Smith Murrell Brown Lyle White Ivan Smith Rowe Protiva Lester Jones Ralph McDill Francis Ellis Bowman Barr Dorothy Payne Harry Lovan Richard Bayless Sherman Stuart Mark Collins William Brooner Mary K. Smith Russell Stringer Harold Brooner Helen Wiley Tommy Austin Bill Ellis Dob Hansen Cecil Hedrick Russell Coleman Russell Mitchell Clifford Stringer Elliott Nelson Physical Education Enid Castle Opal Ellis Scholarship Ted Ferguson Lila Austin Naida Protiva Augusta Rush Quintella Chapin Eula Fern Protiva Carl Dudley Margaret Rothwell Vera Thomas Marjorie Protiva Mary B. Slusser Zella B. Murray Helen Mitchell Franceline Lovan Eupha, Cain i Coralee Burchard ' Citzenship ' 1 Oral Lewis Rosier Edmund Lovan Louise Ferguson Kenneth Ffte Pearl Shotsman Lorene Ferguson Mary Jewel Ellis Lillian Miers Francis Ellis Harry Lovan Howard Burchard Don Abbott Mary K. Smith Carlyle Brown Geraldine Frommel Sammie Lovan Typing Edmund Lovan Robert Gooch Richard Morgan Fave Brandt Sibyl Yocum J 0 Ella Peters The 1940 Willamizzou Catherine Farquharson Mary Ellis Mary Beth Slusser Dorene Yocum Elda Green Howard Burchard Marjorie Pro'tiva Mary Griffith Don Abbott Mary K. Smith Ethel Rothwell Anne Ames HALL OF FAME Dessa Pennington Lucille Corman Betty Ruth Sass Leland Boles Lloyd Blakely Coralee Burchard J0 Lovan Frances McPhail Norma Lou Gunn Billy Fisk Literary Quintella Chapin Josephine Cottrell Faye Bretoner Leona Tobias Eloise Clawson Voc. Agriculture Walter Horak Fred Madden Doyle Sanders Herbert James Clarence Grogan The 1940 Winamizzou ALUMNI BANQUET The tenth annual banquet of the Willow Springs High School Alumni Association was held December 26, 1939, at the Horton Hotel. W. C. Grimes, present superintendent, acted as toastmaster and introduced the following program: Welcome, W. C. Benton; Response, Clinton Davis; Piano Solo, Lydia Lovan; and the Trio, Lydia Lovan, Ethel Hoover and Lil Lovan. Sixtyefive graduates answered roll call with the class of t26 having the larg- est number present. Following the banquet a short business session was held at which the following officers were elected: President, Tommy Austin; 1st Vice President, Howard Burchard; 22nd Vice President, Carl Ferguson, Jr.; Secretary and Treas- urer, Mary Jane Cottrell; Program Chairman, Roy Lovan; and Decorations, B111 Benton. The program was closed by singing the school song. The banquet was followed by a dance. I JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Junior and Senior classes of the Willow Springs High School met May 7 at 7:30 for a visit in Mexico. They puzzled over the menus amid bright, flash- ing colors while Mexican Senors and Senoritas waited on them. Explanations of the different curios of Mexico were given by several members of the Junior and Sennior classes and the faculty. At 9:00 they danced to the lovely strain of Spanish guitars. The 1940 Willamizzou SENIOR CARNIVAL The annual Senior Carnival was held on November 7 this year. A large crowd attended and helped rid the stands of their loads of candy, gum, novelties, pop and ice cream. The bingo stand was one of the main attractions of the eve- ning. The Hawaiian night club was a popular spot with its soft lights and waitresses in grass skirts. During the evening a closely contested race for the Carnival Throne was held between Seniors, Edith Pennington and June Brittell. After the floor had been cleared, the Queen processional began. It was led by last yeafs Queen, Miss Jo Lovan. She was escorted by Laura Lou Lovan and Keith Pennington. They were followed by the Attendants, June Brittell, Jeweldean Skaggs, Naomi Honeycutt and Edith Bottom. Next came Newton Brill carrying 'the crown and finally the Queen, Edith Pennington, with Prince Charming, Elliott Nelson. After the Queen had been crowned, members of the different classes pre- sented a program for her amusement. The Freshman Class held a fashion show with such lovely models as Rowe Findley and Don Phillips. The Junior Girlsi Quartet sang several numbers and Sadie Hawkins Day featuring the Weaver Brothers and Elviry was the presentation of the Senior Class. The 1940 Willamizzou FUTURE AMBITIONS OF SENIORS Evelyn Ruth Armstrong ........................................................................ Continue Education Dorthea Bush .................................................................................... Pharmacist in Hospital Elizabeth Beach .............................................................. Work in Ladies Clothing Store June Brittell . ........ . Nursing Clair Corman ................................... Vocational Agriculture Instructor Arlene Dunkin .................................................................................................. Journalist Ellen Doughty Reddish .. ................................ Housewife Pauline Farrar .............. ........................................................ Stenographer Paul Fisher ............................................... Town Loafer Billy Fisk ......................................................................... Airplane Designer and Aviator Maxine Paul .............................................................................................................. Housewife Burnie Smith Mechanic Elliott Nelson ..................................................................................................... Athletic Coach Edith Pennington ................................................. ........... .. .................. .. .................... Nursing Otis Rakestraw ....................................... Baseball Player Annellen Smith ............................ ................................ Teachefs Training Instructor Iola Schneller ................................................................................................................ Nursing Clifford Stringer Continue Education Lawrence Spence .. . ................... Farming Duane Henry .................................... .. ........................................................................ Journalist Ruby Henry ................................. Teacher Russell Mitchell ............ ........................................ . ..... Continue Education Helen McCormick ................... Interior Decorator Bernice Hunter ................................................................................................... Teacher Barbara Beach ........ ............ Continue Education Norma Lou Gunn ...................... . ................... .. ......................... Stenographer Gene Waggoner .................................................................................. Farming John Wages ................................................................................... Farming Wanda Hunter ................ Nursing Harding Talbert ................................................................................................ Art Teacher Dorothy Hagen .................................................................................................... Nursing Fern Hale .......... Teacher Jack Gc'dsy .................... ........................................................................................ Merchant Clarence Grogan ............................................................................ Continue Education Mitchell Green ................... Agriculturist Opal Godat .................................................................................................................... Teacher The 1940 Willamizzou SCHOOL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER . 4-Last day of vacation. Book-larning begins tomorrow. tAll neck and ears undergo a complete over-haul jobJ . BeSome thirty-five burley brutes don their gridiron uniforms and .go out to stretch their weary muscles, preparing to match blow against blow and cuss- word against cuss-word with any team which dares to meet them. tYes, Ted tCoaehi Mumford was there with that noneetoo-hopeful look in his eye. . 7'Casualty list after yesterrdayis football practice: Three black eyes, one baby tooth missing, uncertin amount of perspiration gone, tWith the windi and all 36 men with sore muscles. The 36th was Coach. His vocal cords were rather out of condition for such an ordeal as he put them through yesterday. . 11eClass officers elected. . 13fDontt look now, but that noise that sounds like a T-model Ford is just the drum corps goose-stepping round the block. . 21eBears defeat the Alumni 6 to 0. . 27-Drum Corps and football squad complete last workout before invading West Plains. . 2kThe Bears, though it was raining wampus kitties and he-male torn kit- P. S. Oct. Oct. ties, defeated the West Plains Zizzers 14 to 0, for their first victory. The Drum Corps did their part with a give him a hay-maker, stomp his guts out, break his neck, or kick his teeth initewhen needed. tLots of helpi. Sept 29-Jerry and Phil of Willow Springs were hitched by Rev. Todd of Marshfield, in the Christian Church in Norwood. iAfter three long yearsi. OCTOBER 2-First edition of Red and White Recorder-don't feel too bad, itis mostly prdnaganda. 477We see several couples with that moony look in their faces, making eyes and grinning like oinossums at each other. It,s just natural, I guess. Oct. GiAmateur show held in gym. Prof. was supposed to do the Big Apple but he had heart failure. Presented by Business and Professional Woments Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Club. 6Ea00t1ball squad hitch-hiked to Cabool to spy on Mtn. Grove as they played a 00 . 137Bears defeated the Cabool Bulldogs 31 to 0. This was the first home game of the season. The Drum and Bugle cuties, with their drums and bugles. too, did a fine job. lkG. P. Campbell of the State Department of Education inspected the local schools, teacheris credentials, course of study, bus routes and bus equipment. 19eA11-sehool Amateur contest held. The proceeds were to help pay foot- ball season tickets. 207Most memorable dav of the school vear. Gentiemen please remove hats while reading this: Willow Springs defeats Mtn. Grove 9 t0 6. This is the first time the Panthers have been defeated since 1937. The Bears received plenty of back-slapping. neck-hquingz. and a few hearty hand- shakes from the Drum Corps and part of the business men. The business men furnished the hearty handshakes and backeslapping. The Drum Corps furnished the rest. ?itgHome Econocics girls attend Rally at Cabool. 277Thayer vs Willow Springs in mud battle. Score: Willow 46, Thayer 0. First, second, third, fourth and fifth teams all saw action. NOVEMBER 3 Bears defeat Bulldogs 38-0. TiAnnual Senior Carnival held. 10; Bears defeat Thayer 33-0. The 1940 'W'il'lamizzou SCHOOL CALENDAR Nov. 17gWillow defeated by Mtn. Grove which was the only game lost during the season. Nov. 25---Prof. Grimes introduces plan for Counselors. Nov. QkF. F. A. boys entertain the Home EC. girls. lAll in a bunch this timeJ Nov. BkChili supper given in honor of football squad. DECEMBER Dec. 1-Bears to Ava tournament. Dec. 5-Bears defeat Cabool 33-20. Dec. SeF. F. A. boys attend S. C. A. Future Farmers initiation ceremonies. Dec. 1kLove affairs: begin to go on the rocks. Dec. 16eDrum Corps take part in marching band contest held at West Plains. .Dec. 20eF. F. A. hold monthly meeting. Dec. 22eT. T. Class gives program in rural fashion. Dec. 25eMerry Christmas! J ANUARY Jan. 1eHappy New Year! Jan. QeBears defeat Cabool 24-14. J an. 12--Bears defeated by Mtn. Grove 1630. FEBRUARY Feb. lOeDebate team to West Plains. Feb. lO-Bears place 3rd in S. C. A. basketball tournament held at Cabool. Feb. 13tNew Class arrangements announced by Prof. Grimes. Feb. 24eGirlsl quartet present program over radio station KWTO. Feb. 28HProf. Grimes returns from St. Louis where he attended the sessions of Kw Deliartment of Superintendents Convention of the National Educational ssoc1al 1on. MARCH March SeBears to regional tournament held at Ellington. March lOeSpring is just around the corner. March 17wTrack men wondering if track weather will ever get around. March 18-All musicians practicing for the Ozark Music Festival. March 22-2kMusic Festival held in Willow Springs. March 3L8. C. A. Music Festival held at Cabool. APRIL April leEverybody fooled by 'the foolish. April QeThe young men's fancies are turning to ????. April 12WDua1 track meet at West Plains. April 1kWillow Springs Musicians to Snringfield Music Meet. . April 17-.Invitation Track meet held at West Plains. Willow takes 4th place. April 23W7S. C. A. Track meet held at Willow. We take 4th. April 27wE-ratinq musicians to Columbia Music contest. April 27----Bears 'to Springfield track meet. MAY May 2eSenior Sneak Day. May 77Junior-Senio4r Banquet. May 12eBaccalaureate. May 15--Commencement Exercises. May 17eLast day of school. Hurray! The .1940 Willamizzou 3990:493P'P9JNH SEE IF YOU CAN IMAGINE Mitchell Green giving a lecture. Jack Godsy mopping a floor. Clair Corman without cough drops. Pauline Farrar saving up carton tops and coupons. Bill Fisk plowing corn. Norma Lou Gunn milking a cow. Mack Stringer herding goats. Paul Fisher leading an orchestra. Dot Bush peddling pop corn. Arlene Dunkin entering.7 a convent. Evelyn Ruth Armstrong hoeing potatoes. Dorothy Hagen in a hog calling contest. Bernice McMillan hopping a freight train. Helen McCormick riding a motor cycle. Edith Pennington baking a cake. Ellen Doughty Reddish using her right hand just once. Woodrow Bradford filling prescriptions. Clarence Grogan on roller skates. Lawrence Spence driving in an mnder 30 mile speed limit. Elliott Nelson playing Romeo in a play. June Brittell being and staying engaged. Opal Godat in a fashion show. Maxine Paul cooking the family meal. Russell Mitchell directing a choir. Burnie Smi'th singing a solo. Bud Talbert entering an igloo. Betty Beach playing a guitar. Barbara Beach with lots of dates. John Wages salesman of General Science books. Ruby Henry sliding down bannisters. Annellen Smith broad jumping. Fern Hale taking bending over exercises. Wanda Hunter as a night club singer. 4.11A The 1940 Willamizzou SENIOR HIT PARADE uToo Much Imagination .......................................................... Evelyn Ruth Armstrong iiStand By for Further Announcements ................................................ June Brittell Could Be ........................ .. ........... Barbara Beach Sweet and Simple .......................................................... Betty Beach Chatterboxii ........................................ Norma Lou Gunn Ma, Heis Making Eyes At Mei, ................................................................. Bernice Hunter Faithful Forever .. Edith Pennington uWhatis New .................................................................................................... Annellen Smith Oh, You Crazy Moon,i .......... Maxine Paul iiIfs Easy To Remember ..................................................................................... Billy Fisk nJeepers Creepers! ............... Paul Fisher iiOh, You Nasty Man .................................................................................... Mack Stringer iiGive Me Liberty or Give Me Love .................................................... Lawrence Spence iiSo Far So Good .................................................. Burnie Smith iiSmall Fryi, ............................................................................................................ Bud Talbert iiBack in i67i' ........ John Wages Com Pickin, .. . Gene Waggoner Careless ........................ .............................. ................ Dot Bush Scatterhrain ........... .. Arlene Dunkin The Fight Is On ............................................................................. Ellen Doughty Reddish Love Is Just Around the Corner .............. Pauline Farrar iiAn Apple for the Teacherii ....................... Opal Godat iiMy! MyW ............................................................................................................ Dorothy Hagen iiOh, Johnny! ............................................................................................................ Fern Hale iiThere 11 Come a Time .. ............... Ruby Henry Say It ............ ........................................................................................ Helen McCormick iiI Dont Wanna Make Historyi' .................................................................... Iola Schneller iiWaiy Past My Dreaming Time .. ............. Duane Henry Day In Day Out .................................................................................... Woodrow Bradford that Sly Old Gentleman .................................................... ........................ Clair Corman iiHooray For Spinachii ........ Mitchell Green East Side of Heaven ........................................................................ ............ Jack Godsy Too Romantic ............................................................................................ Clarence Grogan' Two Sleepy People ............................................ Russell Mitchell iiI Must Have One More Kiss, Kiss, Kiss ................................................ Elliott Nelson Man About Town ..................................................... Otis Rakestraw iiStep Up and Shake My Hand ............................................................ Wanda Mae Hunter The 1940 Willamizzou ADVERTISEMENTS The 1940 Willamizzou FERGUSON DRUG STORE The M Store Willow Springs, Missouri The 1940 Willamizzou State Bank of Willow Springs Member of FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Maximum Deposit Insurancch$5,000.00 J WILLOW SPRINGS MOUNTAIN VIEW EVERY HOME NEEDS Missouri Electric Power Company REFRIGERATION HEAT - POWER. - LIGHT BIRCH TREE ' WINONA The 1940 Willamizzou The Best of Luck to you . . . And may we suggest at this time, that one of the greatest helps toward success is to look your best. ttIT PAYS T0 DRESS WELL CHAS. FERGUSON HART, SCHAFFNER AND MARX CLOTHES SMUCK'S OLD BROS. STUDIO STORE The 1940 Willamizzou 50 10c The BEN FRANKLIN STORE $1 UP Padgett Hardware THE COMPLETE HARDWARE STORE Willow Springs, Missouri uBest: wishes for the senior class of 4. for Health, Happiness, and Prosperity. Ozark Typewriter Company 3 k K 402 E: Walnut Street SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI Farmed Co-operative Exchange EGGS - CREAM -i POULTRY FEED - SEED '-'- GROCERIES JOHN DEERE Farm Machinery Agency PHONE 261 R. CORN, Manager The 1940 Willamizmu xgym- Refresh 3553M sgggxg W35 DRINKC'gw MASNOR5S MEATS and GROCERIES We Give Eagle Stamps ATTEND i5 Springfield Draughon's Business University SPRINGFIELD, M0. CONGRATULATIONS From 5 KILPATRIC'S SERVICE STATION COMPLIMENTS 0f the PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO. WILLOW SPRINGS, IVIISSOURI James ,Motor Co. Willow Springs, Missouri me , Sales and Service Wreckes Service s Storage Repair Shop' BURNS s SON: FURNITURE 81 UNDERTAKING WILLOW SPRIISGS, MISSOURI The Best For Less,5 Shady Grove Park SWIMMING .POOL and CAFE TOURIST CAMP CONOCO GAS and OIL E. H. GREEN, Prop. The 1940 Willamizzou M Dr. D. O. Halbrook OPTOMETRIST Horton Hotel Jewelry and Optical Store We Welcome Our Guests Box 363 Willow Springs, MO. 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