Winfield High School - Lagondan Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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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

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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 10 QContinued from Page SJ John Maurer was president of stu- dent council, Kenneth Bursack, vice president, and Norma Jean Dir, sec- retary. Theresa Watson copped honors in reading and Francis Somers in oratory. Kermit Franks was the Winfield senior boy elected to take the Summer- field scho'arship. Earl McFadden, Marvin Tucker and Kermit Franks were members of the tennis teams. Viola Beeman was nominated to be the local D.A.R. candidate for atrip to Washington. . The senior tea given by the Business and Professionsl Womens' Club started the senior activities The senior luncheon was held March 24 with balloons and bunny rabbits as decorations. Earl McFaddin and Frances Robinson were elected to represent Winfieldhigh school at the Southwestern May Fete. John Maurer was elected presidentof the alumni: Kenneth Bursack, vice presidentg and Bonnie Markley, secre- tary. Seniorsin the senior play, The Late Christopher Bean, were: Gene Feaster, Wilda Hoel, Theresa Watson, Francis Somers, Ruth Oncley, Bonnie Markley, Martha Welch, Frances Robinson, Jane Kininmonth, Margaret Ruth Parker, Tom Seymour, Bill Sellers and Leslie Howell. The play, a study ofhuman greed,was admirably acted by this cast. Seniors Hold Pow-wow The Indian theme was cleverly carried out at the senior banquet, a pow- wow, with totem poles, tepees, Indian character sketches, animal skins and Indian blankets. Six Indian boys from Wichita furnished the p r o g r a m by dancing and singing in full I ndian costume. The tables were decorated with Indian pottery and tepees with small birch canoes given as favors. The menu also was Indian. Those present were called the Indian names which were printed on each individual tepee. , Big Chief Earl McFaddin was master of ceremonies.Princess Theresa Watson, Chief Francis Somers and Chief Herbert Hawk gave the toasts. Baccalaureate and commencement were of course the highest spotsin our high school career. When we stop to think that it is all over, itis difficult' to keep our eyes from becoming misty, but our sadness is tempered with the recollection of many, many happy experiencies in dear old Winfield high. Now we're getting sentimental. We'd better stop before we lose control. May We Present the Class of '36 for Whom We Predict Much Happiness and Success First row left to right. Bill Curtin-Alpha.Appears tobe quiet, but just wait till he begins talking. Theresa Watson-Die Beste. G. R. pres- ident, actress, musician, reader, de- bater and what lovely eyes! Lewis Rutherford fPhilo. A golf player, and he has a geniune sun tan. Patricia Poole-Philo. She can hardly wait to get to college. We wonder? Robert McKayfAlpha. Electrician and printer, teaches girls how to shoot guns. Frances Robinson- Philo.Beauty queen, and the judges were certainly correct in their decision. Second row left to right Mary Fulton --Philo. A good cake baker and an artist who will some day gain fame. Earl McFa'ldinfPhilo. Se n i o r class president, tennis player and has a way with the ladies. Virginia RiggsePhilo. Has a low voice and when she does anything, you know it will be done well. Carol Ormes-Philo. It takes work to go to both college and high school, but she does that very thing. John Kowing-Alpha. Star athlete, and his interests in Oxford arenlt oil. Louine Barnett---Philo. Athletic, fond of commercial subjects, and prone to giggling outbursts. Third row left to right. Raymond T h 0 rn ton-Alpha. Rope twirler and track man. Foreign correspondent adherent. Betty Sue Allen-Alpha. You've gotto be a college hero to get along with a beautiful girl. Orville Morrcll -Alpha. Basketball play- er. Can strum a mean guitar. Marjorie Knepper--Alpha. Makes a daily pilgrimage from the country to town, just to attend school. Jim Morris-Philo. Philovice-president. Beats the tom-tom in band. A friend to everyone. Charlene Kinge Alpha. A cute turned- up nose and good taste in clothes. Fourth row left to right. Ruth DowlereDie Beste. Possessorof a fine reputation and a grand char- acter. Robert Shanks---Alpha. Expert musici- an, and when it comes to composing, Bach has nothing on him. Josephine GlassePhilo. Lovely chestnut curly hair and a very happy air. Elaine Stroup--Die Beste. Wants to be a lawyerg she ought to be a winner. .lack King--Die Beste. He never runs out of anything to say. Mary Elizabeth Glass-Philo. A studi- ous miss who really enjoys her work. Fifth row left to right Tom SeymourfAlpha. Musician and composer. Associate editor of Ora- cle. Plans to be a lawyer. Adelaide Baden-Alpha. The school's only harpist. A true example of re- finement. Paul Reynolds-Alpha. Basketball play- er, and his belief is thatugentlemen prefer blonds. Isla Duncan-- Philo. Short and cute and a printer to boot. Bill Brown-Die Beste. cheerleaderand violinistg Die Beste vice-president and vihat a grin! Lola Mae CaseboltfAlpha. Coiffurest, and as a result she keeps her hair perfect. Sixth row left to right Bernice Bloyd-Die Beste. Maybe she ate crusts to get her hair to curl. Roy Warren-Alpha. A slinger of doughg He's a baker you know. Viola BeemanvPhil0. A very fertile brain has she. She's thoughtful, sweet and nice all three. Dortha Morgan-Philo. Very good at drawing the horse hair across the violin string. Dana Lindsey-Alpha. A diminutive lad with a gigantic stride. Marie Kerr-Philo. Well liked by all who know her, and many seem to be acquainted with her. Seventh row left to right. Charles Rowe-Die Beste. English scholar and a business man. Mary ReynoldsfDie Beste. A peck of fun and an asset to any group. Mayella Franklin-Die Beste. Inter- ested in her work and has a pleas- ant disposition. Wayne Randall--Philo. The F.F.A. has a basketball team and he's their center. Willard lVlyer-- Philo. Reddy Fox plays French horn, and he doesn't have a permanent. Martha Welch-Die Beste. Die Beste secretary, flutist, actress, quite good looking. Eighth row left to right Charles Hinshaw-Die Beste. Helps the basketball boys cool their weary brows. Ruth RobertsfPhilo, A very quiet miss is she, an not a sweeter one could there be. Kermit Franks-Philo. Debater, actor and is a walking encyclopedia.