Winfield High School - Lagondan Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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Page 8 fContinued from Page GJ month, secretary. We held our class party on Friday, April 13, showing that We were not superstitious. The party was an Alice in Wonderland affair, everything being done backwards. Baby pictures of the students were flashed on the screen fwere we suprised to see ourselves playing with toys and carry- dolls?j 'That year we were chosen into societies. Sophomores in the society plays were: Luther Lyon, Virginia Belle Wilkins, Die Beste, Bill Sellers, Helen Hoover, Wilda Hoel, and Gene Feaster had part sin the Alpha play, and Norma Jean Dir was in the Philo play. Give 'Second Childhood' Junior officers were: Gene Feastcr, president, Bill Sellers, vice-president and Lena Anderson, secretary. Those taking part in the junior play, Second Childhood, were: Gene Feaster, Wilda Hoel, Roberta Clark, Kermit Franks, Luther Lyon, Norma Jean Dir, Gerald- ine Lindley, Lena Anderson, MarI.ha Welch, Tom Seymour, Cameron Mag- nusson, Francis Somers, M a r t h a Knowles, Jane Kininmonth and Wayne Areher. The scene for the junior ban- quet was laid in fairyland. Many good fairies made clever toasts, though the food had fairy names, it tasted quite real. The prince charmings seemed very proud to e s c o rt t h e i r fairy princesses to the first formal banquet we were to attend in W. H. S. Lewis Leads Die Bestes We were now the head pilots on the airships. Earl McFadden was elected to the office of president, Geraldine Lind- ley, vice president, and Francis Robin- son,secretary. Jeanne Lewis was elected president of the Die Beste plane, Bill Brown, vice president, and Martha Welch, sec- retary. On the Alpha plane, Francis Somers was head pilot, Bill Sellers, vice president, and Bonnie Markley, secretary. Jiin Morris was the vice president of the Philos, the other offi- cers were not seniors. Seniors on the basketball squad were: Cecil Porter, Paul Reynolds, Orville Morrell, Marvin Tucker, Walter Sharp and Carl Drennan. Seniors on t h e debate team were: Francis Somers, Kermit Franks and Theresa Watson. Bill Brown and Bill Sellers, both sen- iors, were the school cheerleaders. Kermit Franks was president of Hi- Y and Theresa Watson president of Girl Reserve. Edward Berrie was presi- dent of F.F.A. Jane Kininmonth was president of the Girls' Pep Club. Fran- cis Somers was president of the Inner- Society Council and Bonnie Markley, secretary. lVlay We Present the Class of ,36 for Whom We Predict lVluch First row left to right Elmer Radcliff-Alpha. I-le's not bad when it comes to gymnastics. Audrey Henshaw-- Alpha. If flirting were a crime, I'd be in jail. Merle Daggett--Philo. If we were all as smart as Merle, there would be no need for schools. Margaret Ruth Parker---Alpha. A walk- ing fashion plate, and her voice is soft and sweet. Eugene Stuckey--Die Beste. Knows every angle and art of throwing papers correctly. Mildred Hathaway- Alpha. She has a friendly disposition and an infect- ious laugh. Second row left to right. Tresia Potter-Alpha. Her ten fingers can certainly manufacture music. Francis Somers- Alpha. Alpha execut- ive, actor and debater. Why is he such a woman hater, or is he? Bette Chase -- Die Beste. A gentle voice and the gentlemen's choice. Bonnie Markleyf--Alpha. Alpha secreta- ry, actress and life of the party. Raymond King f -Alpha. He's another of those lads who says little but thinks much. Ardalea Reese -Die Beste. With that far away look in her eyes, she makes all the boys heave a sigh. Third row left to right Lawrence Otey--Philo. A serious mind- ed chap. Esther Merriam--Philo. A young lady who plays an overgrown guitar. Lena Anderson-Die Beste. Editor of Oracle. Lena's curly hair doesn't mean she isn't a straight thinker. Ernest Stout--Philo. He is called Wimpy. ls it because he likes hamburgers? Fredrica Hutto--Philo. Honor lies in honest toil. Cecil l-'orter--- Alpha. He hashigh hopes of rising to fame in basketball. Fourth row left to right Ilo Conner--Die Beste. Hard to get acquainted with, but nice after you know her. John Kelly ---- Phi'o. Don't mention love to me. Delphia Hollingsworth- Philo. Too many cooks spoil the broth, but not if they cook like she does. Maxine Drumm-Alpha. She'll dance her Way to fame. Junior Grahamelfhilo. His speech and his speed run a close race. Elizabeth W h i t n e y-Alpha. She's friendly to everyone. Happiness and Success Fifth row left to right Bernard StinerfDie Beste. Can make music come forth from almost every instrument. Elizabeth Metz -mDie Beste. Very cute is she, and as tiny as can be. Virgil SmythfAlpha. Likes to take people's pictures when they least expectit. Alice King--Alpha. A grand person with many friends. Harold Muret- Philo. Another lad who will probably have a sheep ranch someday. Clara Doughty-Alpha. Singer, actress and pianist. She laughs incessantly. Sixth row left to rlght. Jean Oncleye-Die Beste. Pan played the flute no better than Jean. Henry Leavellel hilo. His first and last year here. Alice Lamorie---Die Beste. Her glasses make her look quite studious. Martha McDermott- Philo. Pianist. What every senior should be,digni- fied and a seeker of knowledge. Kenneth Bursack-Philo. Vice presi- dent of student council, business manager of Lagondan and associate editor of Oracle. Mary Dillmanflfhilo. She has not an enemy in the world. Seventh row left to right. Marvin Tucker-Phiio. He isquite pop- ular with the girls, but feels more at home with a basketball. Wanda Overbey-Philo. Her motto is, Whatever is Worth doing at all is worth doing well. Mary Elizabeth Beeman-Philo. Cellist. Sweet, quiet and studious. Robert Amrine-Philo. If silence were golden, he would be King Midas. Wilda Hoel4Alpha. Pianist, actress. She knows her flats and sharps. James O'Shea-fUie Beste. Though Irish, his ambition is not to be a policeman. Eighth row left to right. Ella Mae WilsoneAlpha. She's very petite and likes basketball players. Marvin RuppfDie Beste. Hog-caller I Rupp has an optimistic outlook on life. Ruth Oncley-eAlpha. Ruth is a second Katharine Cornell. Edward BerrieAAlpha. President of F. F. A. If he doesn't take his farming more seriously than he does his lessonsv? Gertrude Lang-Alpha. You could trust her to the end of the earth. Mary Jo WilliamsfAlpha. Quiet, and her sketches are worth raving about.

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Page 7 We Polish the Crystal and Look into Future 1946! A decade has slowly elapsed since the class of '36 ambled solemnly down the aisles to recieve with tear-dimmed eyes a parchment adorned in blue silk ribbon. This document, called a diploma, kept these people parked near the sum- mit on the ladder of success in many varied careers. 'l'he class of seniors this year Will have strange professions, xx e fearg Hut this forecast's in fun, So forgive us our puns, And long may we live on this sphere. Earl McFadden, president of class '36 of Winfield high school, was in charge of a class reunion. Earl is now :t train conductor and what a bellowing voice he has acquired. Doris Highfill, avia- trix, formed the word welcome by a smoke trail from her planeg and Wes- ley Winn, parachute jumper, formed a white period in the air at the end of the word as he descended toward the ground. Leslie Howell, missionary from the depths of Africa, had to come many miles but was willing to sacrifice everything for the cause. Doyle Foster closed his Chinese laundry to attend. Luther Lyon, now a carnival barker, assisted Mr. McFadden in the ceremon- ies. Jack King, florist, decorated the stage with gardenias from his shop. Louine Barnett, communistleader, was hesitant about coming to the reunion but finally arrived with six bodyguards. Henry Leavell, ventriloquist, fooled everyone by making strange voices speak when people least expected it. Esther Merriam, stunt flyer, and Mary Fulton, stewardess on the plane, told of many breath taking experiences. Charlene King, radio comedian, was constantly cracking jokes and playing pranks. Marvin Rupp, explorer, had many strange tales to relate about py- thons, tigers and other big game. Elaine Stroup, international spy, said nothing but knew all. Cecil Porter, actor, was constantly posing to show the ladies his profile. William Bradley, six-day bicycle rider, could not stop pedalling long enough to attend. Leonard Young, glass blower, gave away many souvenirs of glass images of himself. Walter Sharp brought along his flea circus, all the little fleas had on clothes made by .lean Oncley, a seamstress. Mary Dillman, archeologist, brought several Egyptian mummies and put them on display. Kenneth Bursack, cowboy in chaps, ten- t Continued on Page 9. 3

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Page 9 We Polish the Crystal and Look into Future gallon hat and boots, showed the kid- dies howto ropeasteer. Betty Sue Allen, designer of racing cars, had many admiring listeners. Raymond Thornton, editor of cbildren's books, was always to be found telling stories. Delphia Hollingsworth, lady detective,wandered through the crowd looking for trouble. Robert McKay, song hit writer, was constantly humming and playing breaks on the piano trying to compose a new song. Ilo Conner, juvenile court judge, frightened the children by telling them what would happen if they weren't good. Lena Anderson, model for tooth- paste ads, gave away samples of tooth- paste. Fredrica Hutto, wealthy racing stable owner, footed the expenses of the reunion. John Kelly, camping at Little America, was not able to attend. Maxine Drumm and Jane Kininmonth, both matrons ofgirls' schools, exchang- ed views on the higher arts. Junior Graham, now called Alexander the Hermit, never leaves his home in the mountains. Roy Warren and his Rhythm Rascals furnished music for the nightly dances at which Ca rl Drennan, ballroom dancing instructor, gave lessons in his latest creation, the Tapioca. Francis Somers, manager of a matrimonial agency, found many chances to help Dan Cupid. John Maurer, an under- taker away from his depressing business for the week, was enjoying the reunion immensely. Wayne Kiser, owner ofasheep ranchgJames Kimber- lin. hairdresser, and Norma Jean Dir, manager of a meat market, had many arguments concerning the merits of their respective businesses. Wilma Dudgeon, a poet, kept trying to get hook critic, Adrian Sanders, to write a favorable review of her latest offer- ing. Virginia Belle Wilkins, was trying to get Harold Jones, life guard, to accept a position on her peanut plan- tation. Ruth Roberts got many scoops for her scandal column. Kermit Franks, specialized zoo keeper, was unable to attend because his prize boa constrictor had rheumatism. Charles Hinshaw, a New York playboy, was the object of many admiring glances. Adelaide Baden, a gum-chewing tele- phone operator, was always to be found with Margaret Ruth Parker, usher at the Dreamland theater. The fall in the price of lobsters kept Fred Q Continued to page 11 J