Winter Haven High School - Wha Hwa Hta See Yearbook (Winter Haven, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1940 volume:

THE 1940 EDITION OF THE WA HWA HTA SEE Published by WINTER HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA MISS LUNA STEWART DEDICATION This book is dedicated with sincere respect and admiration to one who has served our school willingly and capably and whose dignity and democratic ideas have instilled in us the desire to become more like her. TABLE OF CONTENTS - TvMtx. SZzcU+U AorZy- O’ Zo- ZAx. Zzy A- j3 ZZo-� £ cz- +-Z- ZZL . iZa - Xyhn — ZZxrcx+iZ — 'i t u’a c2 K_' £tZxJlj£ 1340 (Sa £t+ - y - zJLt- h a. Huso. UU Sum� TA UAjL A+ t-l£ta . yzZZ. zAt. ZoxAjl c zL� -v — 2 --- ZAx. ixe-£ , ZAx oZz-t v-e. Z - A . CQs+t s o . XcZ c-� Z ?CzCt. -x ZtcZ c Z. 0 c - n n - • , ZZ c izZxxZ £- i-i- x- — - Za— t-zZ-Zz xiZa - = - c 4z--irz x ZL xZL C x- tsL t, o-o xZ-Zt Za A— £ - -Z' ?U«- -£ 5L- ZZ IxJxZZ. -J't'- - x Lz tZ. oZ oto vw ■xo.t'fgr . T_ x-ZLt. °fr t: - asxc Z£y Z . £ x ■ c—7 z£aZ ZttutZ -� - s lZZ - -c_ uZ Aa Z- O T ? -' X xZxr Z - HCxx. 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B. in Education and Social Sciences Florida State College Miss Luna Stewart A. B.; M. A. Florida State College; Columbia University Senior Sponsor; History; Social Sciences Miss Ann Munck A. B. Wesleyan College Senior Sponsor; English; Latin Mrs. Beverly Connor a. B. Florida State College English; Spanish Mr. Iames R. Dickinson B. A. E. University of Florida Speech; History 1940 Wa Hwa Hta See == Miss Ruth Lilly a. B. Florida Southern College Biology; English Miss Margaret Cheney a. B. Florida Southern College fan rnulis nt; Englisb Miss Mary McCarthy a. B. Georgia State College for Women Mathematics Mrs. O. L. Whidden A. B. Florida Southern College Social Studies Mrs. D. E. Weiher b. s. Florida State College Mathematics Mr. Sterling Fleming b. s. Fairmont College Florida Southern College Science Mrs. Frank Chase B. A. Carlcton College. Minnesota English Mr. Raymond Bushgens Iowa State Teachers College, Special Manual Arts Diploma Manual Training; Mechanical Drawing Mrs. Jeffries Britt Florida State College Library Science, Columbia University Librarian Miss Mary Sanderson A. B. Stetson University Commercial Wa Hwa Hta See • 1940 Mrs. B. D. Law B. A. Stetson University Mathematics; Latin At Mrs. Malone Hart B. S. Florida State College Physical Education Miss Esther Mayhall Quincy College of Music, Quincy, Illinois Music; Dramatics NOT PICTURED Mrs. Pat Allen b. S. Florida State College Home Economics Mr. Charles E. Stolz B. S. University of Florida Science; Physical Education Mrs. D. F. Rollins a. B. Florida Southern College Slwrthand; Bookkeeping; Business Arithmetic Mr. L. J. Larson B. S. A.; M. S. University of Florida Vocational Agriculture Mr. B. D. Law B. A. Columbia University Mathematics Mr. T. W. Johnson School Custodian 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See ANNUAL STAFF I Wilson Haynes Edito r-in -Chief Marjorie Henderson Assistant Editor-in-chief Tommy Erwin Gordon Dugger Business Manager Assistant Business Manages Lofton Nordmfyer Sales Manager Harold Munck Sports Editor Edith Murrell Assistant Sports Editor Barney Lee Advertising Manager Betty Janssen Goddard Sherman Asst. Adi ertising Manager Art Editor Gloria Grimes Jimmy Story Photography Editor Snap Shot Editor Betty Scott Lillian Bell Feature Editor Assistant Feature Fa!itor Not Pictured: Jeanne Ostrander. Florence Phares, Thelma Eycleshimcr, Mary Louise Kennedy, Cline Helm, Barbara Chambliss. Watson Bacon, Clyde May, Sarah Callison. 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See ===== CLASS HISTORY By Harold P. Munck Four years ago a class of rookies, unknown but undaunted, rose from the graded sand-lots to take their place in Haven High. Reports from a group of veteran scouts indicated that these rookies were ready for higher company. These new-comers roamed the halls like veterans and made a number of hits with the teachers. More than one observer rated them as the outstanding freshman group in many seasons. Their first chance to show their wares was the picnic at Eagle Lake, where everyone batted around and stepped into the Paul Jones.” Wilson Haynes, chairman, managed the affair nicely. Betty Scott, June Hawkins, Wilson Haynes and Gilbert Bentley represented the class at the junior-senior banquet, which was carried out in gypsy atmosphere. They constituted the first four pages” of freshmen recognition. In baseball, there is a theory that the sophomore year is the hardest, but our group were determined to prove this statement false. We gave the seniors a four-ply picnic, and again Wilson Haynes rose to the occasion, with the help of Betty Scott, to make this outing a success. With no third term nominees in the race, the class voted Tommy Erwin, president; Wilson Haynes, vice-president; Betty Scott, secretary; and Gilbert Bentley, treasurer. Frank Pride was rapidly becoming the school’s best all around athlete. He made the baseball squad at third base and was showing football prowess in the backfield of the Baby Devils. Edith Murrell was passing the ball with the girl’s basketball sextet and Oscar Machin was proving handy with a baseball. The class had made good as sophomores and were now facing the junior year as regulars in their various positions. Gordon Dugger, Ann Horton, Betty Janssen, Tommy Erwin and Gloria Grimes made the National Honor Society All Stars. A new set of class officers were voted upon and the following came up with the ball. Wilson Haynes, president; Betty Janssen, vice-president; Kathleen Turner, secretary; and Tommy Erwin, treasurer. We honored the seasoned veterans at an elaborate banquet, which was given at the Haven Hotel with plenty of stars present. Our Junior play, Ann-What’s-Her-Name,” helped finance this event. Lofton Nordmeyer, Richard Norman, Peggy Cook, Madge Turner, Betty Janssen, Gordon Dugger, Nell Smith, Kathleen Turner, Rosemary Coleman, Charles Turner, Gene Hughes, Jim Yearwood, Lucille Russell, Marjorie Henderson and Tommy Erwin made up the cast. On the athletic front, Jimmy Reel, Oscar Machin and Roy Summerlin were all in the running for positions on the track team. Pete” Still was the Tim Sullivan” of the squad, turning in a fine job as manager. Frank Pride scored 40 individual points in football, Elbert Layton and Oscar Machin were members of the varsity eleven, all being valuable men. Having more assists than errors, we finally reached the top of our school-ball” career—we were Seniors. We had played the game fair and had made the units. Gladys Pearson, Goddard Sherman, Kathleen Turner, Jackie Snow and Ida Mae Pettigrew were five more members we had seen reach the National Honor Society all stars. The Junior Class gave us a fine banquet, and made us feel the warm hospitality of Tara, as pictured in Margaret Mitchell’s Old South. The juniors selected five senior boys and five senior girls who best represented the ideals of the old South, honors, statesmanship and loyalty, and announced them at the banquet. The following were honored: Ann Horton, Helen Johnson, Kathleen Turner, Betty Janssen, Gloria Grimes, Jim Morris, Wilson Haynes, Jimmy Reel, Tommy Erwin and Harold Munck. Three of the outstanding members of the class of 1940 received extraordinary honors. Betty Janssen was given the D.A.R. medal, Kathleen Turner was crowned queen baseball of the South Florida conference, and Oscar Machin was given the left field position by coaches of the South Florida conference. Charlie’s Aunt,” our senior play, was declared a great success, as were all our other functions. Lofton Nordmeyer stole a base in his portrayal of the aunt and he received a lot of player cooperation from the following: Goddard Sherman, Richard Norman, Betty Janssen, Marjorie Henderson, Ruthe Mac Calla, Madge Turner, Rosemary Coleman, Charles Turner, Joe Coburn, Gordon Dugger and Tommy Erwin. And now, after delivering the home run that made us seniors, we are going out to take the world serious.” ULO %± 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President..................................JIM Morris Vice President..........................Betty Janssen Secretary - -- -- -- - Kathleen Turner Treasurer - -- -- -- -- Gordon Dugger Sergcant-at-Arins ----- Lofton Nordmeyer CLASS MOTTO An aim in life is a fortune worth finding” CLASS COLORS Green and White CLASS FLOWER Gardenia Margie Apfel They make the least noise that climb to the heights. Sub Deb Club 39, ’40; Cotillion Club 39, ’40; Blue Devil Staff ’39, ’40. Richard Campbell He knew the precise psyetiological moment u ln n to say nothing F. F. A. President ’39, ’40; Football ’37, ’38. Lillian Bell Frankness becomes a young lady. Speech Class '39, '40; Glee Club ’37, ’38; Orchestra ’36, ’37; English Club ’39, ’40; Imps ’38, ’39; Sub Deb Club '39, ’40; Spanish Club ’38, ’39; Junior Play ’39; Annual Staff ’39, ’40; Cotillion Club 38, ’39. Bud Coleman Life is a joke and all things sfjow it. I thought so once, and now I know it. F. F. A.; Jr. Play ’39. Maxine Byram Brunette, petite, winsome, sweet, bright and neat. Glee Club ’38; Imps ’39; Cotillion Club ’39, ’40. Frank Pride He stoops for nothing but the door. Football ’37, ’38, ’39; Basketball ’38, ’39; Baseball ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40; Track ’40; Lcttcrman’s Club, Vice President ’38, ’39, ’40; Tennis Team ’38, ’39, ’40. Welborn Bentley You know what I am now, I know what I intend to be. Football ’36, ’37, ’38, ’39; Basketball ’37, ’38, 39, ’40; Tennis ’39, ’40; Lct-terman’s Club. Libby Balfour Her friends arc many, l cr foes— has she any? Glee Club ’38, ’39; Imp. ’38. '39; Cotillion Club ’37, 38, ’39. 40; Speech Class ’39, ’40; Swimming ’40; Basketball ’36, ’37, ’38, ’39. Joe Coburn Oh that slow drawl!' Band 37, ’38, ’39; English Club ’40; Speech Class ’40. Juanita Burks Well-timed silence has more eloquence than speech. Glee Club ’38; Imps ’39; Cotillion Club ’39, ’40. Truitt Cooper The world's no better if we worry, life's no longer if ice hurry. Cotillion Club ’38, ’39; English Club ’39, ’40. Rosemary Coleman A tiny, witty, charming darling, she. Imps ’38, ’39; Spanish Club ’39, ’40; Speech Class 40; Sub Deb Club '40; Cotillion Club ’3 8, ’39, ’40; Junior Play ’39; Basketball ’40. Peggy Cook She has two eyes so soft and brown— take care!” Imps ’38, ’39; Cotillion Club ’38, ’39; Spanish Club ’38, ’39; Junior Play ’39; Swimming Team ’40. Dick Dunham '7 like work—it fascinates me, I can sit and look at it for tjours.” F. F. A. 37, ’38, Treasurer ’39; Cotillion Club ’37. ’38, ’39; Football ’38, ’39; Speech Club ’39, ’40. Maty Hanson Delaplane Happy am I, from care I am free, why can't they all be as happy as me? Basketball ’38; Imps ’38, ’39; Cotillion Club ’38. ’39. Sam Fanning Shadow of annoyance never came near me. Football ’37, ’38. ’39. i Barbara Eaton A more winsome little lady never whispered, laughed, or talked.” Sec. Freshman Class, Lakeland; Swimming Team, Glee Club, Miami; Imps ’39. Gloria Grimes Intelligence and courtesy not always are combined; so all the more it pleases when both in one we find. English Club ’39, 40; Camera Club ’39, ’40; Annual Staff ’39, ’40; Spanish Club ’39, ’40; Imps ’39, ’40; Art Club ’39, 40; Speech Class 39, '40; Honor Society ’39, ’40. Gordon Dugger Studious, willing, able, a thrifty scholar, the best you’ll find. Senior Class Treasurer ’39, ’40; Honor Society Treasurer ’38, ’39, ’40; Annual Staff ’39, ‘40; Student Council ’39, ’40; Junior Class Play ’39; Cotillion Club ’38, ’39; Spanish Club ’39, ’40; English Club ’39, ’40; Camera Club ’39, ’40; Senior Play ’40. Doris Dees ”A good-natured person is never out of place.’ Spanish Club ’38; Cotillion Club ’38, ’39. Tommy Fann Quoth this canny man, I am no blab; No, t jo’ I do say it, I do not like to gab. English Club 39, ’40; English Club Play ’39. Myrtice Denton Calm, cool, and collected.’’ Dan Gerber He speakrth not, and yet there lies a conversation in his eyes.” Track 39, ’40; Lettcrman’s Club ’39, ’40. Colleen Hallinan She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought. Spanish Club ’39, 40; Sub Deb Club '40; English Club ‘40; Camera Club ‘40; Glee Club 37; Speech Class ’39, ’40. Delbert Harvey Grate teas his air, and cautiously he spoke, well-esteemed is he by all good folk.” Marjorie Henderson She’s bright, she’s witty, six ’s talkative too, and we wouldn’t swap her for ten of yon. Imps ’3 8, ’39; Cheerleader ‘39; Annual Staff ’3 9, ’40; Basketball '40; Swimming ‘39, ’40; junior Play ’39; Cotillion Club 37, ’38, ’39, ’40; Glee Club ’38; Debate Team '40; Speech Class ’39, ’40; Senior Play ’40. Tommy Hughes An all-’round good fellow.” Football '37, ‘3 8; Basketball '3 8; Track ’39; Letterman’s Club ’39. June Hickman We think the world of this girl who twirls.” Drum Majorette ’39; Imps ’39; English Club 39, 40; Sub Deb Club ’39, ’40; Art Club, President ’39, ‘40; Band ’39, 40; Orchestra ’39, ’40; Glee Club ’39, ’40; Annual Staff ’39, ‘40; Dramatic Club ‘40. Elwood Kirkland He can work hard, but he can play harder.” Speech Class ’39, ‘40; Cotillion Club 38, 39. Vardra Hallman We always let him have his way. Tennis Team ’40; English Club ’39, ‘40; Basketball ’39. June Hawkins Bright, lovable, and witty, but above all a little devil. Cotillion Club ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40; Imps 38, ’39; Glee Club ‘37. Wilson Haynes His attractive friendliness and unwavering dependability are only a few reasons for his popularity and success.” Freshman Class Vice President ’37; Sophomore Class Vice President ’38; Junior Class President ’39; Editor in Chief of Annual ’39, ’40; Student Council ’37, '38; Speech Class President ’39, ’40; Golf Club ’40; Youth Parley Delegate ’39. Henria Hester So jolly and sweet, so fully complete she steals our affections away.” Sub Deb Club ’39, ’40; Cotillion Club ’37, ’38. ’39, ’40; Glee Club ’40; Blue Devil Staff ’39, ’40. A. W. Kerce We grant that he has lots of wit but he is shy of using it.” Spanish Club ’39, '40. Ann Horton Women of few words are best women.” Spanish Club ’39, ’40; English Club ’40; Imps ’39; Honor Society ’39, ’40, Secretary ’40; Glee Club ’38; Cotillion Club 39, ’40; English Club Play ’39. Betty Janssen Her hair is not more sunny than Iyer heart. Jr. Class Vice President ’39; Senior Class Vice President 40; Student Council ’3 8, 39, ’40; Honor Society Vice President ’39, ’40; Glee Club 37, ’38; Jr. Play ’39; D.A.R. Citizenship Award ’40; Annual Staff ' 9. ’40; Editor of Blue Devil ’39. ’40; English Club ’39, ’40; Imps 38, '39; Debate Team ’3 8, ’39, ’40; Spanish Club ’37, 38, 39, ’40; Senior Play ’40. Delbert Konnerth And still we gazed, and still the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all ye knew. Glee Club ’3 3, ’36; Spanish Club ’40; Speech Class ’40. Bill Lang Hie thee away, woman, and leate me in solitary peace.” Baseball ’38, ’3 9, ’40; Letterman’s Club ’39, 40. Byron Lee Friendly to all, hostile to none, always jolly and full of fun.” Ercshman Class President ’3 8; English Club ’39, ’40; Annual Staff ’39, '40; Blue Devil Staff ’39, ’40; Cotillion Club ’38, ’39; Speech Class ’38, ’39. Eloise Kauffman Enthusiasm is t ye genius of sincerity.” Speech ’39, ’40; Blue Devil Staff ’39, ’40. Ruth Lewis A sweet attractive kind of grace.” Glee Club ’36, 37. Phyllis Com bee A girl with a pleasing way.” Orchestra ’37, ’3 8, ’39, ’40; Band 38, ’39, ’40; Cotillion Club ’39, ’40. Ruth Johnson Never idle, never still, always talking, talk she will ” Glee Club 37, ’38. Helen Johnson As pleasing was this happy maid as were the melodies s ye made.” Glee Club ’37, ’38, ’39. ’40; Blue Devil Staff ’39; Imps ’39; English Club 39, ’40; Home-Coming Attendant ’39; Cotillion Club ’39, ’40; Sub Deb Club 39, ’40; English Club ’39. Lutrell Joiner Never heard and seldom seen.” Glee Club ’37, ’38; Cotillion Club ’38, ’39. Elbert Layton He yad a head to contrit e, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute any mischief.” Football ’38, ’39; Basketball ’39, ’40; Baseball ’40; Track ’39, ’40; Letter-man's Club ’39, ’40; Tennis Team ’39, ’40; Swimming Team ’40, Spanish Club Treasurer ’39, 40. Ethel Lane A quiet girl, modest and reserved.” Journalism ’39. ’40. Jean Lilly Quiet and sweet. Cotillion Club ’38, ’39, 40; Imps ’38, ’39, Secretary 39; Glee Club ’36. Dean Marshall Care once killed a cat, I'm not worried. Orchestra and Glee Clvb ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40; F. F. A. President ’38, ’39; Cotillion Club ’39. Ruth MacCalla She is pretty to walk with and witty to talk with .” Glee Club ’37, 38; Cotillion Club ’38, 39; Imps '38, ’39; Orchestra 37, ’38; Senior Play 40. James Morris A lad of manner uit yout defect; his bear inn upright, his speech direct. Vice President Spanish Club ’3 8, ’39; Scrgt.-at-Arms Student Council ’39; Speech Choir ’38, ’39; Student Council President 39, ’40; English Club ’39, ’40; Track Team ’40; Swimming Team ’40; President Senior Class ’39, ’40. Annie Belle Merritt Quiet, dependable when there is need, content to follow well rather than lead. Spanish Club ’39, ’40, Secretary ’40; English Club ’40; Student Council ’38, ’39. Evelyn Payne I never, with important air, in conversation overbear. Glee Club ’36, ’37, ’38. Oscar Mach in I pity bashful men. Swimming ’38, '39; Football ’38, ’39; Track ’38, ’39. ’40; Baseball ’38, ’39, ’40, Captain ’40; I.ctterman’s Club ’3 8, ’39, ’40; All-Conference Baseball, Left Fielder ’40; All Polk County Football. End ’39; D.A.R. History Medal Winner ’36. Margaret Lundy It's tlye friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Glee Club ’39, '40; Cotillion Club ’39. Paul Mattox He laughed a laugh that was carefree and Ray, and angled for hearts in a nonchalant way. Basketball ’37, ’38, ’39, Co-Captain ’39; Football ’37, ’38, ’39, Captain ’39; Swimming Team, Captain ’39; 2nd Team All-Conference Center ’39; Blue Devil Staff ’38, 39; Homecoming Attendant ’39; Cotillion Club ’38, ’39. Ann Marks A good nattired person is never out of place. Glee Club ’36, 37, ’38; Cotillion Club ’39, 40; Blue Devil Staff ’39, ’40. Harold Munck As many good points as a pack of pins. Cotillion Club ’38, ’39; English Club ’40; Annual Staff ’39, ’40; Speech Class ’39, 40; Senior Play ’40; Senior Class Historian 40; Blue Devil Staff ’38, ’39; Blue Devil Publicity Agent ’37, ’38. ’39. ’40. Edith Murrell She's not a flower, hot a pearl, just a noble all-’round girl. Basketball ’37, ’38, ’39, Captain ’40; Junior Play ’39; Imps ’38, ’39; Cheerleader ’3 8, ’39; Blue Devil Staff ’40; Chairman of Jr. Red Cross ’40; Swimming Team ’39; Annual Staff ’39, ’40. Gladys Plarson A woman s ill will hair her way. Honor Society 40. Richard Norman If worry was the only cause of death, then he u-ould live forever,” Spanish Club 38, ’39, ’40; English Club ’39, ’40; Speech Choir ’38, ’39; Junior Play ’39; Senior Play ’40. Lucile Russell Gentle and modest as a flower.” Glee Club ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40; Blue Devil Staff ’39; Art Club, Treasurer 39, '40; Sub Deb Club, President ’39, ’40; English Club ’39, ’40; Junior Play ’39; Annual Staff '40. Sidney Phillips And none could swim so far or dive so well Cotillion Club 39, 40; Swimming Team ’38, 39, ’40; Speech Choir ’38, ’39; Journalism ’39, ‘40; Spanish Club ’37, ’38, ’39. I Adelle Settle It's nice to be natural when you re naturally nice. Imps ’38, ’39; Spanish Club ’39, ’40; Cotillion Club ’38, 39, ‘40. Mary Jane Snively A dainty little miss is she, so prim, to neat, to nice. Imps ’39; Spanish Club ’38, ’39, ’40; Speech Class ‘39, ’40; Glee Club ’36, ’37; Cotillion Club ’38, ’39; Golf Club ’39, ’40; Sub Deb Club ’40. Lofton Nordmeyer A world of fun and the life of his fellows. Junior Play ’39; Senior Play ’40; Blue Devil Staff ’38, ’39; Football ’38, ’39; Annual Staff 39, 40; Lctterman’s Club ’40; Speech Class, Vice President ’39. Ida Mae Pettigrew With face so innocent, disposition sweet, s m‘ smiles on whomever she doth meet. Swimming Team ’39; Camera Club ’39, ‘40; Sub Deb Club ’3 9, ’40, Vice President; Cotillion Club ’38, ’39, ’40; Spanish Club, Treasurer ’38, ’39; English Club ’40; Honor Society ’40. Joe Patterson Rare on, old top, we'll listen anyway! Art Club ’39, ’40; President of Golf Club ’39, ’40; Speech Class ’39, ’40; Cotillion Club ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40. Betty Scott She is liked best u w is alike to all Secretary Sophomore Class '37; Annual Staff ’39, '40; Imps '38, 39, President ’39; Cotillion Club ’38, ’39, ’40; Homecoming Queen ’39; Swimming Team 40. Bill Reed His action is as swift as t jougbt ' Track ’39; Baseball ’40. Nell Smith Gay, pleasant, friendly—hou else would we describe her} Imps ’39; Junior Play ’39; English Club ’39, ’40; Camera Club ’39, ’40; Speech Class ’39, ’40. Jacquelyn Snow She loirs to laugh when work's done well and in her studies does excel . Imps ’38, ’39; Cotillion Club ’39, ’40; Honor Society ’40. Goddard Shf.rman Where does his talent stop? English Club, President ’39, ’40; Cotillion Club '39, ’40; Art Club, Vice President ’39, ’40; Annual Staff ’39, ’40; Honor Society ’40; Senior Play ’40; Blue Devil Cartoonist ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40. Marjorie Suiter Happy, jolly, full of fun, she's a friend to everyone. Band ’38, ’39, ’40; Orchestra ’38, ’39, ’40; Journalism Class ’39, ’40; Cotillion Club ’37, ’38, ’39; Speech Class ’39, ’40; Debate Team ’40. Billy Dodson My only books were women's looks and folly's all they taught me. Secretary and Treasurer Sophomore Class ’36; Junior Play ’37; Student Council ’37; Glee Club ’36, '37, ’38; Spanish Club ’39; Annual Staff ’39; President of Cotillion Club ’39; Blue Devil Staff ’40; Golf Team ’3 8; Swimming Team ’39, ’40. Ima Thomas She doesn't say much, just takes it all in. Louise Turner She doeth little kindnesses which most leave undone. Imps ’38, ’39; Speech ’39, 40. Carol Strickland And her hair was like the sunshine. Imps 38, ’39; Blue Devil Staff ’38, ’39; Glee Club ’38, ’39, ’40. James Reel He always fights his way to win the game and never thinks himself to win the fame. Cotillion Club 3 8, ’39; Orchestra and Band ’37, 38; Football ’37, ’38. 39; Track ’38, ’39, ’40; Basketball ’37, ’38, ’39; Lcttcrman’s Club ’38, ’39, ’40; Homecoming King ’39. Pete Still It's no use, for I have a girl. Sophomore Class Scrgeant-at-Arms '37; I.ettcrman’s Club ’39, ’40; Football ’37, ’38, ’39; Basketball ’38, ’39; Track ’38, ’39; Baseball 38, 39. Mary Louise Swanson She is as good a sport as she is good looking.” Basketball 38, ’39; Imps ’39. Roy Summerlin I hates love! Secretary Letterman’s Club ’39, ’40; Football ’38, ’39; Tennis ’39, ’40; Track ’39, ’40; Baseball ’38, ’39, ’40; Speech Class ’39, ’40; Music ’37, ’3 8. Madge Turner Not too serious, not too gay. but a jolly good girl in work and play. Journalism '39, 40; English Club ’40; Basketball '3 8, '39; 2nd Team Ridge Conference, Basketball ’38; Junior Plav ’39; Senior Play ’40; Glee Club ’40; Orchestra ’40; Dramatic Club ’40. Kathleen Turner An ideal modern, beautiful but efficient.” Secretary Junior Class ’39; Secretary Senior Class 40; Secretary Speech Class ’39, 40; Secretary Student Council 39, 40; Treasurer Imps 3 8. ’3 9; Honor Society 40; Honecoming Attendant 39; Junior Play 39; English Club 39, 40; Camera Club 39; Youth Parley Delegate 39. Charles Turner Why do t je girls pester me so?” Junior Play 39; Senior Play 40; Cotillion Club 38, 39, 40. Dorothea Weldon T fose who know her best find her true.” Orchestra 37, 38. 39, 40; Band 37, 38, 39, 40; Glee Club 39, 40; Sub Deb Club, Treasurer 39, 40. Jim Yearwood Just a little man with big ideas.” Spanish Club 39; Junior Play 39; Co tillion Club 38, 39. Jimmy Story A tall and stately boy is he, fond of ladies' company.” Camera Club 38, 39, 40; Cotillion Club 39, 40; Spanish Club 39, 40; Annual Staff 39, 40; Swimming Team ’39. I IaZENE I lowARD She is gentle and shy but there is mischief in her eye.” Cotillion Club 38, 39; Glee Club ’39; Spanish Club 39, 40. James Transue A man's a man for a’ that.” Football 37, 38; Baseball 38; Speech Class 39. 40. Nancy Warren If she will, she will, you can depend on it; if s :e won't six• won't and t jat is the end of it.” Imps 38, ’39; Cotillion Club 37, 38, ’39, '40; Speech Class 40. Howard Woodham Always a smile with every spoken word and a wit to answer every tiring he Ix'ard.” Student Council ’3 5; Music ’36, ’37, 38; English Club 39, 40; Camera Club 39, ’40; Swimming Team 40; Junior Play 39; Debate Team 40. Phyllis Wilson Fite feet two, eyes of blue.” Glee Club 39; Orchestra ’36; Basketball ’36; Spanish Club ’38, ’39; Speech Class ’38. 39, 40; Cotillion Club ’38. ’39; Debate Club 40; Annual Staff 39, '40; Junior Play ’37; Senior Play 40. Tommy Erwin If Ixtnor gives greatness, he's great as a king.” President of Sophomore Class ’37; Treasurer Junior Class ’39; Student Council, Treasurer ’39, 40; Honor Society ’39, 40, President 39, 40; English Club, Treasurer ’39, 40; Camera Club 39, 40, President ’40; Debate Team ’39, ’40; Annual Staff ’39, 40; Senior Class Play 40; Junior Class Play 39; Swimming Team ’37, ’38. NOT PICTURED Alice Kober Talk she can anil talk she will, her tongue is very seldom still.” Golf Club ’39, 40; Imps 38, ’39; Cotillion Club ’39, ’40. Jimmy English Handsome is as handsome does—but it sates a lot of trouble to be born good looking!” Speech Choir 39; Spanish Club ’3 8; Glee Club ’38, 39; Cotillion Club ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40. Edward Scott Not afraid of work but not in sympathy with it.” Football ’38, ’39, Co-Captain ’39; Basketball ’38; Track 38; Swimming ’39; Letterman’s Club 38, ’39, ’40; Homecoming Attendant ’39; Blue Devil Staff '38, ’39. 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See SENIOR NOTABLES Li I T Top: Most Athletic—Oscar Machin and Edith Murrell. Left Center: Cutest—Roy Summerlin and June Hawkins. Left Bottom: Most Attractive—Dean Marshall and Kathleen Turner. Center Top: Most Popular—Wilson Haynes and Betty Scott. Center Bottom: Wittiest—Lofton Nordmcycr and June Hawkins. Right Top: Best All-around■—Jim Morris and Betty Janssen. Right Bottom: Most Intellectual—Gordon Dugger and Betty Janssen. 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Sergeant-at-Arms—Robert Napier Class Motto—Success is the reward of effort Class Colors Red and White Class Flower—Rose JUNIOR CLASS Louise Callahan Louis Anderson Sarah Callison J. T. Barnwell Grady Bailey Cecilia Cannons Watson Bacon Sylvia Chambliss Wa Hwa Hta See • 1940 Cecil Baker Deloris Carn June Courson Josephine Coker Grace Crosby Flora Daniels Novaline Davidson Tharasa Eycleshimer Ellen Fowler Agnes Gamble Isola Holley Darrell Hammond Carolyn Harris Mildred Harris Joyce Hawkins Tom Hutchinson Ronald Hutton Mary Louise Kennedy Mary Lou Kerce Thelma Kinney ' 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See James Macliin Mildred Mobley Margaret Madden Howard Lucas Martha Mitchell Charles Mitchell Lester Means Rhoda Marks Florence Phares Catherine Peck Jeanne Ostrander Robert Napier Mary Rabc Juanita Prince Hazel Poole Eileen Pickens Richard Schulz Suzanne Russell Nan Russ Scott Register ===== Wa Hwa Hta See • 1940 Dick Simonds Russell Thompson Billy Touchton Shelly Tucker Jane Van Duyne Juanita Williams Bob Williams Betty Robertson Kenneth Ashley Thomas Ashley Cecil Baker Marie Balliet Cora Mae Bethea Esther Bodow R. J. Brown Leo Conner Wayne Davis Eugene Darnell Ruby Dobbins Ruth Dix Clara Gates Laura Gates Gene Grubbs NOT PICTURED George Hardy Cline Helm Donald Hollett Isola Holley Harry Kell Jack Lang Lola Lowhorn Aubrey Lynd Jack May Cliff McElvey John Onativia Stephen Owen Dick Reese George Reagan Clare Roebke Frank Roberts Vivian Sharp Billy Jim Smith Walter Starnes Jake Suiter Martha Teeter Henry Whatley Ralph White Molly Wilson Ralph Wolf Benny Bevis Earl Shelton Helen Fuhrman Raymond Seay JUNIOR CLASS NOTABLES i oi� 8ovr, Li i t to Right: Best All-around—J. T. Barnwell and Mildred Harris; Mas Intellectual—Bob Williams and Mary Louise Kennedy; Wittiest—ClifT McElvey and Ruby Dobbins. Center: Most Popular—Watson Bacon and Florence Phares; Most Attractive—Martha Mitchell and J. T. Barnwell. Bottom: Mos Athletic—Robert Napier and Mildred Harris; Cutest—George Hardy and Mary Rabe. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President - - Vice President -Secretary - - Treasurer - Park McGeachy - Frank Joines Annette Kober - - Clyde May . Wa Hwa Hta See • 1940 SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Left to Right: Wanita Woodruff, Doris Ball, Emily Casey, Marilyn Jones, Margaret Alycc Tucker, Barbara Bell, Betty I ou Folks, Louise Brigham, Florine Cauthcn, Lenore Gunn, Isabelle Crumbley, Doris Ruth Lamb, Helen Mott, Bonnie Kirkland, Bonnie Lee Lane. Second Row: Betty Lou Trickle, Helen Schroll, Betty Trueman, Helen Vargo, Jo Ann Goff, Pat Henderson, Annette Kober, Mary Alice Hudson, Pauline Daniel, Alcnc Melvin, Syble Watson, Betty White, Iris Abel, Elizabeth Ashley. Third Row: Nell Ashley, Edna Haynes, Charles Snow, Hilda Nolan, Frank Smith, Zada Hart, Herbert Pollard, Louise Blocker, Bobby Hughes, Catherine Jones, Margery Carter, Park McGcachy, Dorothea Janssen, Bobby Brogdcn, Emma Jeanne Hackle, Mary Elizabeth Jatho, Glen Davidson. Fourth Row: Robert Apfel, Geldra Mae Burr, Eddie Hershey, Juanita Hammond, Bobby Kercc, Frances Yclvington, Otis Bice, Alice Pickett, Billy McCutchcon, Alda Singletary, C. J. Morrison, Juanita Spring, Wilbur Shelton. Mildred Little. Donald McLendon, Pauline Terrell, Carl Jatho. Fifth Row: Bobby Thornhill, Virginia Dannals, Herbert Cohen. Marjorie Elliot, Harvey Snively, Margaret Swann, Wally Eden, Betty Anne Smith, Bobby Bundy, Melba Fac Howard, Clyde May, Thcatus Lovett, George Tripp, Frances Burden, Frank Joines. Sixth Row: Paul Daniel, Leona Cromwell, Robert Cobb, Evelyn Little, Bobby Cooksey, Reba Smith, John Schneider, Eloisc Kersey, Gordon Bonsack, Elizabeth McKinney, W. A. Rogers, Ruth Tillis, Clyde Mott, Flelen Schneider, Harley Dull. Seventh Row: Doc Musgrovc. Raymond Daniel, Barbara Gates. Russell Patford, Virginia Flolcomb, Hcrshel Botner, Frances Owen, William Hallman, Flelen Jane Bryan, Burke Childs, Lillian Hodnett, Herbert Henson, Mary Jeanne Hill, Floyd I.incbaugh, Ida Jane Snipes, Raymond Dantzler. Not pictured: Boys: Charles Lamb, Johnnj McKinney, Marvin Beasley, J. L. Dees, Allen Johns, Earl Boozer, Lambert Martin, William Baker, Leroy Yagcl. Girls: Christine Swanson. Margricta Wilkinson, Margaret Anne Dugger, Cora Lee Kight, Helen Roby, June Watson, Connie Haas. SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTABLES Top, Li it to Right: Most Popular—Eddie Hershey and Connie Haas; Most Attractive—Clyde May and Mary Alice Hudson; Best All-around— Bob Bundy and Connie Haas. Bottom: Most Intellectual—C. J. Morrison and Dorothea Janssen; Wittiest—Bobby Brojiden and Annette Kobcr; Most Athletic—Eddie Hershey and Virginia Dannals. 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President ------ Van Tyle Burnette I Secretary ------ Sarah Olive Parker Treasurer - -- -- -- - Mary Morris Vice President..................- - Billy Stanley == Wa Hwa Hta See 1940 FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: Left to Right-. Robert Folgcr, Herman Crumbley, Billy Midyette, Wayne Buz bee. Bill Brantley, Oscar Connor, G. T. Dean, Karl Hiers, Mac Pollock, Victor Kauffman, Forest De Reuse, Allie Bass, David Fowler, Elmer Barnes. Second Row: Lovell Owen, Nancy Rabc, Jerry Spring, Doris Kirkpatrick, Judson Russ, Patty Scott, John Wright, Mary Morris, Leon Bell, Christine Linebaugh. Jimmy Grimes, Marie Best, Kenneth Roberts, Eleanor Lane, Billy Stanley, Onzellc Smith, Opal Higginbotham. Third Row: Terrence Haliinan, Rose Lee Still, Billy Burns, Sarah Parker, Buddy Kinney, Margaret Pickett, Robert Hightower, Marie Patton, Chester Melvin, Sabra Meeks, Jack Harry, Lillian Cobb, Billy Adams, Shirley Dorr, Julian Johnston, Virginia Pettigrew, Nell Stokes, Tom Snively. Fourth Row : Robert Reams, Jean Thompson, Van Tyle Burnette, Lucille Pifer, Costas Kalogridas, Naomi Mouery, James Joiner, Naomi Reel, David Ayers, Lucille Whitfield, Phillip Dcrcmiah, Thelma Burris, Janies Yclvington, Betty Ann Bratton, Paul Pettigrew . Joan Cramer, Joe Nagel, Ethelyn Sherman, Vernon Rutter, Bernard Smith. Helen Nolan. Fifth Row': Guy Garrett, Ira Morgan, Annon Taylor, Dottic Lou Backer, Jim Bozeman, Eunice Hamor, Dirck Van Clicf, Katherine Fleming, Michael Courson, Eleanor Lester, John Stradiey, Mary Catherine McCullough, Howard Eycle-shimer, Barbara Chambliss, Luther Taylor, Annabclle Weber, Allen Hardy, Carl Boozer. Sixth Row': Franklin Johnson, Nellie Rutledge. John MacCalla. V'irginia Branaman. Tommy Reed. Mary Evelyn Evers. T. M. Green. Elaine Smith. Cecil Lundy. Jewel Shepard, Jack May, Marie Story, Willie Burnette, Patty Senn, Willie Hamilton, Anna Merle Wikc. Seventh Row: Richard Overby, Tamsv Lou Gunn, Jack Best, Martha Haynes, Gibby Gibbs, Frances Nobles, Willard May, Elizabeth Yarbough, Gerald Hamor, Elizabeth Ambrose, Basil Howell, Margie Pafford, Wiley Lee, Janice Clapp, Carl Lawing, Evelyn White, Don Davidson, Jack Anderson. 1940 Wa Hwa Hta See = = FRESHMAN NOTABLES Top, Left ro Right: Most Popular—Jimmy Hutchinson and Barbara Chambliss; Most Attractive—Jack May and Margaret Pickett; Best All-around—Billy Stanley and Joan Cramer. Bottom: Most Intellectual—Robert Folger and Virginia Pettigrew; Wittiest —Allic Bass and Katherine Fleming; Most Athletic—Jimmy Hutchinson and Lucille Whitfield. Wa Hwa Hta See 1940____________________________ EIGHTH GRADE First Row: Left to Right: Nellie Apfel, Priscilla Colley, Margaret Jones, Imogenc Bailey, Mary Galbreath, Donna June Heniby, Rose Mary Mobley, Geraldine Brown, Doris Carter, Betsy Mary Williams, Bessie Thomason, Jeanette Herndon, Nancy Russell, Ruby Alice Ryder, Joyce Childers, Edna Nobles, Doris Fowler. Second Row: Muriel McNabb, Carol Kirkpatrick, Betty Ashley, hobby Snively, Marilyn Matthews, Bobby Rchse, Peggy Reed, Clarence Robinson, Jeanette Beauchamp, Clara Lou Taylor, Bobby Thompson, Gloria Lansden, Harold Johnston, Blanche Harvey, James Melvin, Juanita Bragdon, Allen Inman, Wallace Solomon, Charlotte Atkinson. Third Row: Helen Becker, Bobby Hawkins, Mary Ann Bryan, Tommy West, Mary Emily Rogers, Earl Starnes, Betty Rucker, Earl Overby, Drew Schulz, Dennis Hallinan, Betty Sinclair. Nolan Thompson, Mary Ann Belcher, Calvin Reagan, Patricia Hadscll. Fourth Row': Clarence Mott, Edward Wiles, Frances Searcy, Johnny Walker, Eunice Block, Kay Winn, Betty Frederick, Richard Golden, Patricia Reilly, Francis Clark, Louise Melvin, Pete Kelso, Wylcne Wiley, Uottis Roberts, Doris Marrcll, Russell Courson, Mildred Weeks, Dean Niederkohr. Fifth Row: Jimmy Hodnctt, Gene Cole, James Connor, Thomas Scott, Earl Gregory, Billie Janssen, David Ellsworth, Bc:ty Ann Simpson, Gene Murrell, Glennis Atkinson, Harold Joines, Agnes Lawing, Richard Weed, Virginia Gunter, John Bacon, Mary Ellen Rutter, James Payne, June Owen, Clara Mac Coker, Stanley Burden. Sixth Row: Dawson Norman, Jack Tison, Gene Raiden. Wilkie Daniels, June Holcomb. Buddy Lowery, Dorothy Atkinson, Alton Lowery, T. Jane Daniels, Bobby Dull, Betty Long, Blancy Reeves, Charlotte Cook, Bill Sherman, John Yclv-ington, Thomas Beard. 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See SEVENTH GRADE First Row: Left to Right: Mary Forsythe, Emma Jane Whitworth, Marjorie Dixon, Claire Konnerth, Louise Bray, Dare MeGinis, Christine Shepperd, Billie Britton, Martha Kunberger, Jewel Parish, Marjorie lean Sadler, J. Phoebe Marks, Lucille Wilkerson, Authorcnc Nall, Catherine Jean Vandever. Si cond Row: Billy Womble, Rhoda Van Duync, Bill Malone, Zathia Owen, Julia Wal lenburg. Dale Mellencamp, Jane Lee Stanley, John Folgcr, Marion Wright, Earl Downey, Helen Dantzler, Betty McCutchcon, Ma cllma Meeks, Sylvia Daniels. Third Row: Gale Mellencamp, Catherine Bastakis, Bill Ashley, Harriet Brigham, Bobby West, Joyce Freeman, Junior McNabb, Jean Linebaugh, Gilbert Daniels, Marjorie Strickland, Edward Daniels, Patsy Conlin, Cecil Weeks. Ruth Mae Webster, Lois Arnold. Fourth Row: Phyllis MacCalia, W. D. Elweli, Ileana Overby, Buddy Price, Dorothy Ann Holland, Marvin Pfaender, Nora Lee Russ, Marvin Sherman. Marian Peck, Morris Lane, Naomi Brown, Herman Mott, Betty Jean Lang. Fifth Row: Harry King, Mildred Weathers, Gerald Schneider, Muriel Bowen, Ray Shelton, Virginia Bailey, Joe Lewis, Sara Hess, Luther Davis, Geraldine Albritton, Challis Marshall, Gladys Rice. First Row: Left to Right: Eugene Wingate, Edward Wallace, Carlton Dorr, Wallace Varner, Ira Inskcep, Bill Downey, Vernon Taylor. Second Row: James Cross, Mildred Bridges, Edward Hutchinson, Edith Lowery, Lumbic Smith, Christine Harrell, Frank Slccth, Helen Headley, Carl Cooney, Nora Ruth Kunberger, Johnny Berns, Evelyn Commander. Third Row: John Reims, Catherine Pugh, Jack Seay, Katherine Haistcn, Everett McLendon, Evelyn Taylor, Bobby Davidson, Gloria Pearson, Billy Raidcn, Sara Gunter, Terrel Simpson, Sara Porter, Alec Warren, Fay Bozeman. Fourth Row: Jack French, Vivian Klimmt, Billy Uhls, Claire Bice, Carl Dukes, Lavon Butler, Herbert Berry, Betty Jane Thorne, Q. P. Strickland. Marjorie Callahan, Howard Stcinlec. Muriel Brannaman, Don Tison, Rosemary Hamilton. Fifth Row: Emm tt Decs. Christine Turner, James Smith, Evelyn Collins, Grady VC alker, Virginia Wise, Clyde Cothron, Mary Katherine Kilpatrick, John Stctlcr, Marion DcLacurc, Lowe Simpson, Dorothy Snivelv. Sixth Row: Alton Van Dyke. Jewel McDonald. Roy Rcthford, June Orr, Bobby Overby, Jewel McDonald. Bill Davidson, Jane Cromwell, J. B. Morrison, Dorothy Lee Walker, Jim Rogers, Mary Ellen Wiles. STUDENT COUNCIL Sponsor, Mr. Leps; President, Jim Morris; Vice President, Billy Touchton; Secretary, Kathleen Turner; Treasurer, Connie Haas, Sergeant-at-Arms, Ronny Hutton; Sponsor, Mrs. Brown. STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS Top Row: Left to Right: Wanita Woodruff, Dick Simonds, Mildred Harris, Van Tylc Burnette, Betsy Mary Williams, Tommy Erwin, Nellie Rutledge. Bottom Row: Bob Williams, Rosemary Hamilton, James Machin, Joan Cramer, Gordon Dugger, Betty Janssen, Bob Bundy, Cecilia Cannons. 46 TR AQUA 'JZ. OOZjOOjV D066ER. RtPoftTCR, MAZTHA TEETE . C eczerA nv a oaj Hoarov Vice pus 6t� t herry JAVSSSV PR S O£ 0r TOMM, The aim of the National Honor Society i to encourage higher standards of scholarship, nobler deeds of serv-ice, finer qualities of leadership, and Cdeeper principles of character. This year the Honor Society has established an groups. meetings, and t student discus sions. : I lorcncc Phares. Mary Louise Kennedy, Jacqueline Snow. Gloria Grimes. Gladys H k Row : Goddard Sherman, Kathleen Turner. Front Row: hft to Ri h June Courson. 2nd Row: Pearson, Ida Mae Pettigrew HIGH SCHOOL BAND Drum Major Majorettes Sylvia Chambliss June Hickman Franklin Johnson First Row Gordon Bonsack Betty Ann Smith Harry King Second Row Bill Bentley Terrell Simpson Marjorie Suiter Charles Mitchell Dorothea Weldon Gene Cole Gerald Schneider Third Row Earl Boozer Lumbie Smith Paul Daniels Jake Suiter Dean Marshall Stanley Burden Fourth Row Alda Singletary Billy Womble Jack French Christine Turner Helen Dantzler Pauline Daniels Sarah Callison Ralph White Bob Williams Fifth Row Novaline Davidson Marjorie Elliot Jeanette Herndon Charlotte Atkinson Catherine Peck Phyllis Combee Sixth Row Charles Lamb Burke Childs Jeanne Ostrander Paul Ellington Madge Turner Seventh Row Barbara Gates Jimmy Hodnett Billie Wilkinson GLEE CLUB First Row Stanley Burden Harry King Carol Strickland Lucile Russell Tamsey Lou Gunn Anna Myrle Wikc Billie Wilkerson Margaret Lundy Doris Lamb Helen Mott Bonnie Kirkland Louise Blocker Ralph White Charles Mitchell Second Row Franklin Johnson Gordon Bonsack Betty White Eileen Pickens Betty Lou Folks Reba Smith Henria Hester Martha Mitchell Hazenc Howard Nan Lois Russ Melba Fay Howard Nell Ashely Jack Seay Jimmy Hodnett Third Row Earl Boozer Jake Suiter Dorothea Weldon Jeanette Herndon Marjorie Elliott Pauline Daniels Catherine Peck Phyllis Combee Marjorie Suiter Paul Daniels Cline Helm Fourth Row Paul Ellington Bob Williams Frances Owen Jeanne Ostrander June Hickman Sarah Callison Novaline Davidson Madge Turner Barbara Gates Esther Bodow Dean Marshall Charles Lamb n mini tv'i niir:Mim'W' 'ti • W Violins Harry King Opal Higginbotham Sarah Callison Leona Cromwell Marjorie Strickland Phyllis Cornbee Esther Bodow Jane Cromwell Dorothea Weldon Catherine Peck Frances Owen Oboe June Hickman Guitar Cline Helms ORCHESTRA Clarinets Bob Williams Ralph White Pauline Daniels Novaline Davidson Cornets Charles Mitchell Marjorie Suiter Jake Suiter Dean Marshal Stanley Burden Earl Boozer Paul Daniels Saxophones Paul Ellington Jeanne Ostrander Alto Marjorie Elliot Snare Drums Gordon Bonsack Jack Seay Basses Barbara Gates Billie Wilkerson Baritone Jimmy Hodnett T rom bones Madge Turner Charles Lamb Bass Drum Franklin Johnson SPANISH CLUB Front Row: Left to Right: Ida Mae Pettigrew, Alda Singletary, Margaret Dugger. Florence Phares, Colleen Hallinan. Sf.cond Row: Tharasa Eycleshimer, Doris Dees, Ann Horton, Rosemary Coleman, Betty Janssen, Annie Belle Merritt, Mary Jane Snively. Third Row: J. T. Barnwell, Ralph Wolf, Virginia Dannals, Gloria Grimes, Sarah Callison, June Courson, Joyce Hawkins, Robert Napier, Mrs Connor, Sponsor. Fourth Row: Bob Hughes, Delbert Konnerth, A. W. Kerce, Elbert Layton, Richard Norman. THE SPEECH CLASS The Speech Class, under the direction of Mr. J. R. Dickinson, has had a full year. There have been routine class work, preparation and delivery of different types of speeches, debates, forum discussions, pantomine, general work and play in other fields of speech. There have been, besides this, special activities in which all the members of the class have taken part. A super-speech night program was given late in the year, which featured two one-act plays and other individual and group stunts. Proceeds went toward a trip to Rollins College to sec college dramatic students in action. First Row: Left to Right: Nell Smith, Thelma Eycleshimcr, Colleen Hallman, Phyllis Wilson, Nancy Warren. Marie Balliet, Betty Scott, I ibby Balfour. Second Row: Carolyn Harris, Mary Jane Snively, Hazel Poole, Eloise Kauffman, Marjorie Henderson. Third Row: Louise Turner, Gloria Grimes, Ann Horton, Rosemary Coleman, Kathleen Turner. Fourth Row: Mr. Dickinson, Joe Coburn, Harold Munck, F'lwood Kirkland, Dick Reese, Delbert Konncrth, Dick Dunham, Shelley Tucker, Joe Patterson, Wilson Haynes, James Transue, Roy Summerlin, Howard Woodham. Not Pictured: Marjorie Suiter, Stephen Owen. JOURNALISM CLASS Left Table: Left to Right: Grace Crosby, Anne Marks, Ralph Wolf, Phyllis Wilson. Right Table: Marie Balliet, Lofton Nordmeyer, Betty Janssen, Darrell Hammond, Billy Dodson, Edith Murrell, Henria Hester, Miss Cheney, Margie Apfel. Background: seated: Eloise Kauffman, June Hadsell, Rhoda Marks, standing: J. T. Barnwell, Jimmy Machin, Scott Register, Byron Lee, Charles Turner. IMPS Cheer Leaders: Left to Right: Marjorie Henderson, Florence Phares, Edith Murrell. Drum Majorettes: Sylvia Chambliss, June Hickman. First Row: Jeanne Ostrander. Maxine Byram, Jacqueline Snow, Ann Horton, Betty Janssen, Rosemary Coleman, Carol Strickland, Nell Smith, Louise Turner, Lillian Bell, Mary Jane Snively. Second Row: Mary Rabe, Ruth MacCalla, Nancy Warren, Libby Balfour, Betty Scott, Jean Lilly, Marie Balliet, Adclle Settle, Kathleen Turner, Mildred Harris, Alice Kober, Tharasa Eycleshimer. Third Row: Annette Kober, Mary Alice Hudson, Zada Hart, Helen Roby, Pat Henderson, Connie Haas, June Courson, Joyce Hawkins, Helen Johnson, Mary Louise Kennedy, Gloria Grimes. Not Pictured: June Hawkins, Louise Callahan, Suzanne Russell, Mary Delaplane, Barbara Eaton, Peggy Cook. President T reasurer OFFICERS Bet tv Scott Secretary Kathleen Turner Chairman of Drills - Jean Lilly Lillian Bell DELTA BETA PSI SORORITY First Row: Left to Right: Veda Nae Yearwood, Doris Kirkpatrick, Nancy Rabe, Jean Thompson. Sf.cond Row: Sylvia Chambliss, Mary Rabe, Betty Scott, Peggy Cook, Mary Morris, Patty Scott, Ruth MacCalla. Third Row: Watson Bacon, sponsor; Thelma Eyclcshimcr, Joan Cramer, Barbara Chambliss, Marie Story, June Hawkins, Marilyn Jones, Rose Lee Still, Margery Carter, Pauline Daniels, Thompson Hughes, sponsor. Fourth Row: Mrs. Cramer, advisor; Nancy Warren, Jean Lilly, Betty Janssen, Lofton Nordmeyer, sponsor; Edith Murrell, Rosemary Coleman, Mary Lou Kerce, Janice Clapp, Alice Kober. Not Pictured: Libby Balfour, Helen Schroll, Shirley Dorr, Patsy Senn. OFFICERS Nancy Warren - President Betty Janssen - Vice President Betty Scott - Secretary Jean Lilly' - Treasurer - Sergeant-at-Anns Libby Balfour RAMBLER FRATERNITY First Row: Left to Right: Jim Year wood, Herbert Pollard, Frank Smith, Bobby Brodgen. Second Row: Joe Patterson, Floyd Linebaugh, Luther Taylor, John Bacon, Clyde May, Wally Eden. Third Row: Joyce Hawkins, sponsor; Frank Joines, Jack May, Watson Bacon, Lofton Nordmeyer, Wilson Haynes, Jimmy Story, Betty Scott, sponsor. Nor Pictured: Bud Coleman, Jimmy English, Welbornc Bentley, Park McGeachy, George Hardy. OFFICERS President - Lofton Nordmeyer Vice President - Watson Bacon Secretary Treasurer - Wilson Haynes Sergeant-at-Arms - Clyde May, Jr. PHI ALPHA KAPPA SORORITY First Row: Left to Right: Florence Phares, Margaret Ann Duggar, Mary Jeanne Hill, Mary Alice Hudson, Helen Jane Bryan. Second Row: Lillian Hodnett, Zada Hart, Annabclle Weber, Jeanne Ostrander, Connie Haas, Louise Brigham. Third Row: Pat Henderson, Emma Jeanne Hackle, Annette Kober, Mary Louise Kennedy, Helen Johnson, June Courson, Helen Roby, Dorothea Janssen. Fourth Row: Oscar Machin, sfottsor; Marjorie Henderson, Joyce Hawkins, Sarah Callison, Doris Ball, Wanita Woodruff, Emily Casey, Margaret Swann, Barbara Bell, Clyde May, sponsor. Not Pictured: Marie Balliet, Mary Jane Snivcly, Adelle Settle. OFFICERS President - Florence Phares Vice President - Mary Jane Snively Secretary - Margaret Anne Dugger Treasurer - Mary Louise Kennedy Sergeant-at-Arms - Louise Brigham ZETA KAPPA FRATERNITY First Row: Left to Right: Gordon Bonsack, Grady Bailey, Bobby Hughes, Darrell Hammond, Thompson Hughes. Second Row: June Courson, sponsor; Herbert Henson, Cecil Baker, Gene Hughes, Johnny McKinney, Hcrshel Botncr, Florence Phares, sponsor. OFFICERS President ------- Tommy Hughes Vice President - - - - Johnny McKinney Secretary ------- Gordon Bonsack Treasurer ------- Ronny Hutton Sergeant-at-Arms ------ Jimmy Reel I IRST Row: Left to Right: June Hickman, Hazel Poole, Marjie Apfcl, Dorothea Weldon, Lucille Russell, Dot tie Pugh, mascot; Ida Mae Pettigrew, Colleen Hallinan, Novaline Davidson, Jeanne Ostrander, June Hadscil. Second Row: Mary Jane Snivcly, Helen Johnson, June Courson, Betty White, Helen Schneider, Miss Stewart, sponsor; Betty Lou Folks, Mary Lou Kercc, Jane Van Duyne, Billie Wilkinson. Not Pictured: Lillian Bell, Rosemary Coleman, Katherine Jones, Margaret Madden. SUB-DEB CLUB The Winter Haven Chapter of the Sub-Deb Club was organized in the fall of 1939, having as its ten charter members Lucille Russell, Helen Johnson, Hazel Poole, Ida Mae Pettigrew, Mary Jane Snivcly, Dorothea Weldon, June Hadsell, Novalinc Davidson. Betty White, Henria Hester, and Miss Stewart, advisor. Since that time its membership has increased to the present enrollment of twenty-four. The national organization of Sub-Deb Clubs consists of chapters in every one of the forty-eight states. Each of these individual clubs sets as its goal the development of personality and character in its members, and the promotion of friendship among the girls of the community. OFFICERS President - Lucille Russell Vice President - Ida Mae Pettigrew Recording Secretary - Novaline Davidson Corresponding Secretary - Hazel Poole Treasurer - Dorothea Weldon Sergeant-at-Arms - Mary Lou Kerce Colors: Gold and white Left to Right: Mary Jane Snively (model) Ida Mae Pettigrew Martha Teeter Colleen Hallinan Members Not Pictured Earl Boozer Tommy Erwin Nell Smith Jimmy Story Russel Thompson Herbert Cohen Gordon Dugger Billy Dodson CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club was organized in September, 1939, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Schultz. The officers elected at that time were: President, Tommy Erwin; Vice President, Martha Teeter; Secretary, Gloria Grimes; Treasurer, Howard Woodham. A full program was outlined and put into practice. The Camera Club meets bi-monthly at the homes of its members and monthly at the school for an illustrated Eastman lecture. Left to Right: Marjorie Elliot Billy McCutcheon Gloria Grimes Howard Wood ham Kathleen Turner (model) ENGLISH CLUB First Row: Left to Right: Mary Rabc, Florence Phares, June Courson, Lillian Bell, June Hickman, Helen Johnson, Mary Louise Kennedy, Betty Janssen, Vivian Sharp, Nell Smith. Siicond Row: Jim Morris, Lucilc Russell, Ralph White, Ida Mae Pettigrew, Jeanne Ostrander, Cline Helm, Sarah Callison, Gene Grubbs, Colleen Hallinan, Mildred Harris. Thirii Row: Gloria Grimes, Miss Munck, Byron Lee, Cecilia Cannons, Harold Munck, June Hadsell, Howard Lucas, Laura Gates, Howard Woodham, Ann Horton, Gordon Dugger, Madge Turner. Fourth Row: Joe Coburn, Miss Feinberg, Richard Norman, Goddard Sherman, Kathleen Turner, Vardra Hallman, Martha Teeter, Ralph Wolf, Annie Belle Merritt, Tommy Fann. SENIOR CLASS PLAY CHARLEY’S AUNT” CAST OF CHARACTERS Brassett ---------- Gordon Dugger Jack Chesney.........- - - Goddard Sherman Charles Wykeham -..................Richard Norman Lord Fancourt Babberley - - - Lofton Nordmeyer Kitty Verdun - ----- - Marjorie Henderson Amy Spettigue....................- - Ruthe MacCaela Colonel Sir Francis Chesney, Bart - - - Joe Coburn Stephen Spettigue..................Charles Turner Farmer - -- -- -- -- - Tommy Erwin Donna Lucia d’Alvadorez ----- Betty Janssen Ela Delahay -........................Madge Turner Maud - -- -- -- -- Rosemary Coleman Charley’s Aunt,” the 1940 Senior Class play, directed by Miss Esther Mavhall, proved to be one of the most delightful comedies that has been presented in many years. The plot deals with the adventures of three Oxford students, who have been affected with typical cases of heart trouble, and who also find that the path of true love does not run smoothly. A general mix-up was created when Charley’s aunt arrived on the scene to find two men proposing to one of the students, who was impersonating her. Lofton Nordmeyer plays the duo personality of Lord Fancourt Bah-berley and Charley’s Aunt.” He carried the lead in a very efficient and convincing manner. This play was made possible by the untiring efforts of our able director. Miss Esther Mayhall. With open hearts we, the Senior Class, wish to express our deepest appreciation. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY WHO WOULDN’T BE CRAZY” CAST OF CHARACTERS Inmate No. ----- Darrell Hammond Inmate No. 2 - - - - Mary Louise Kennedy Pluribus ------- Charles Mitchell Penilie - -- -- -- - Louise Callahan Miss Lavelle ------ Novaline Davidson Mr. Higgins..........- - - Howard Lucas Mr. Marshall ------- - Ralph Wolf Jack alias Speedy” ----- Bob Williams Lois Meredith ----- Jeanne Ostrander Reggie Mortimer ----- Richard Schulz Beatrice - -- -- -- - June Courson Marjorie - -- -- -- -- Mary Rabe Janet - -- -- -- - Florence Phares Evelyn Winslow ----- Sylvia Chambliss Hard-Boiled McCafferty - - - Shelly Tucker Edward Gordon ------- Bill Baker Under the direction of Miss Esther Mayhall the Junior Class presented Who Wouldn’t Be Crazy?” in a highly successful manner. The scene of this comedy is laid in a sanitarium to which Jack Marshall is confined by mistake. He resists vigorously until he discovers that the lovely actress, Lois Meredith, whom he has pursued over most of Europe, regularly entertains the patients there. As a patient he meets Evelyn Winslow, the fiancee of one of his friends. Jack is instrumental in effecting her cure by a reunion with her sweetheart. Interest is climaxed by a jewel robbery with the thieves proving to be two of the inmates. The officer, McCafferty, the porter, Pluribus, and the maid, Pendie aid much to increase the humor of this very entertaining play. SPEECH CLASS PLAYS THE MIDNIGHT GHOST Mrs. Ellen Archer, a devoted mother - - - Marjorie Henderson Gail Archer, her enterprising daughter - - Rosemary Coleman Carmel Johnson, a colored maid at the Archer's - - - Nell Smith Paula Dunlop, Gail's girl friend - -- -- -- - Betty Scott Steve Braddock, who knows everything ------ Joe Coburn Mrs. Potter Van Zaudt, a society matron - - - Colleen Hai.linan Wilbur Van Zandt, her timid son ------- Joe Patterson Butch Hastings, a mysterious visitor ------ James Transue FIREMAN, SAVE MY CHII.D Mrs. Ouingle, a motherly woman ------ Eloise Kauffman Archibald Quingle, the despised villain - - - - Howard Woodham Chester Quingle, our manly hero ------- Wilson Haynes Mrs. Sally Crossbury, a gossipy old woman - - - - Phyllis Wilson Daisy Dorrance, fairest of all woodland flowers - Kathleen Turner Bing Barnes, the sneaking photographer ------ Hal Munck Mary Lawson, a bookkeeper ------ Thelma Eycleshimer Myrtle Jones, a sulky maid - -- -- -- -- Marie Balliet The Speech plays were one of the highlights on the calendar of entertainment for the school year. They were thoroughly enjoyed by both the students and townspeople as well as the Speech Class themselves. 1940 Wa Hwa Hta See == = Charlie Stolz Athletic Director In June, 1935, the name of Charles E. Stolz was read out among those graduating from the University of Florida. For three years he had been outstanding as fullback, leading many Gator drives to the dual stripes, and was soon to be outstanding in a different position, that of head coach at Haven High. He was quick to betaken into the hearts of the boys with his fine sportsmanship, leadership and character. We can not wish for an abler coach or a better pal.” Girls’ Coach Mrs. Hart decided to become a Physical Ed teacher when only a senior at the Bradenton High School, and we are glad she chose that as her profession. She possesses a pleasing disposition and a grand personality, and is a fine ex ample for any young girl to copy. Mrs. Hart came to us fully capable of coaching basketball, as she had built up a reputation as a basketball player while in high school and had played on the F.S.C.W. varsity team all four years of college. She is one of the most popular members of the faculty and has made a hit with everyone in school. Coach Bus” Fleming, Coach Stolz’s right hand man, is a newcomer in our midst so to speak, coming to this institution two years ago from Fellowsville, West Virginia. He has shown that he is a number one assistant and a very good sport. Coach Fleming played his football at Fairmont College, Fairmont, West Virginia, earning four letters. He is especially adapted in teaching the linemen and has given valuable points to several Blue Devil nominees for S.F.C. honors. Wa Hwa Hta See 1940 JAMES MACHIN James will probably follow In his brother's footsteps next fall. n a BLUE DEVI IS JIMMY HUTCHINSON Jimmy was the surprise package of 1940. He did the unbelievable, jumping from six man to varsity in one year. He is one of the shiftiest and fattest backs on the team and has a bright future ahead. CECIL BAKER Cecil's fong run against the Bar tow Bees Is n subject of convee sation. J. T. BARNWELL “Jake will come back next year and be the Blue Devils' regular end. JOHN MACALLA “Mac gained valuable experience last season which should help him next. STEPHEN OWEN Stephen it a hard worker. He can Play either fullback or halfback. ) I 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See EDWARD GUNN Edward � � shifted from end to tackle where he played a very consistent game. He was the tallest boy on the squad and was cool under ••fire. Mis ability in smearing the opposing line was a very effective part of the defense. RONALD HUTTON Ronny played a «rcat game at tackle and should be even bettei neat year. He was born in Canada and that might throw some light on the fact that “he always gets his man.' His playing weight was in the neighborhood of 175 pounds. LOFTON NOKDMEYER Lofton started the season as a center. but was shitted to tackle in mid-season. His new position came natural to him. PAUL MATTOX Paul captained the team from the renter post. He wns picked on the second team All South Florida and rightfully deserved the honor. He was the tower of strength, both on offense and defense, and backed up the line well. He always followed the ball and recovered many timely fumbles. HALLY STILL “Pete wasn't big. but '•Still’ he showed up to good advantage in the field. A hard hitting little guard who knew the knack of his position. DARRELL HAMMOND Darrell has one more year of play ahead. Ho Is no “man mountain but manages to plow ahead using his head and shoulders. He alter-nates between halfback and fullback. ROBERT NAPIER “Nape was a first rate line bucker. His “educated toe and his passing contributed much to the Blue Devil victories. He broke in with the varsity the first day out and has been going great since. ----- Wa Hwa Hta See • 1940 ELBERT LAYTON Elbfrt was a snappy quarterback. He was a good blocker and steady, and put everything he hAd into the game. The ball stuck to hit finger like glue while playing safety man. BILL RIDDLING Bill pulled out of hit end position often last season to carry the ball for sizeable sweeps. He had speed to burn and «at an excellent pass snatcheri His swiftness of foot also permitted him to be first down in the enemies' territory after a kick. EDWARD SCOTT “Ed was a plnyer’s-pUyer. His teammates honored him by choosing him co-captain. He was in every play.and even took to playing three positions before the season was out. ■ OSCAR MACHIN Oscar was one of the fastest boys on the team and a very hard tackier. He tied for an end position on the All-Polk county eleven. His specialty was breaking up the opponents' end runs. He had a physique like a circus strong man and tipped the scales at 105 pounds. ROY SUMMERLIN Roy was the smallest player on the squad, but one of the trickiest runners. He was any time a threat and was snappy on reverses into the line. JAMES REEL Jimmy was the wavy haired young man who was chosen King of the High School. He is also very much of a K.mg on the playing field. Ho played a sportsman-like game throughout and was always on his toes. FRANK PRIDE Frank could be classified as hard luck guy of 1940. After gaining 108 yards against Haines City and playing well against Frostproof and Lakeland, he fractured his shoulder nnd was out the rest of the year. 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See---- FOOTBALL REVIEW Fall football practice began in the first week of September, with a large gathering of grid prospects greeting Coaches Charles Stolz and Sterling Fleming under a hot morning sun at Dennison field. Coach Stolz stated after the first practice, that the success of the 1940 Blue Devils depended upon how well the reserves came through under varsity conditions. The Devils played good ball during the first half, but fatigue caught up with them in the final half and they were not able to match the stream of fresh players their opponents sent into the fray. We wish to thank Art Mickcl and Flarry Reese for the excellent coaching aid which they voluntarily gave Coach Stolz and which was greatly appreciated both by him and by the members of the football squad. The Devils opened the season with a decisive 21 to 7 win over the Frostproof Bull Pups. The game was scheduled for September 22, but rain washed out the tilt and it had to be postponed until Monday night. Playing on a still wet field, the Devils toyed with the Pups, and practically every member of the squad was given an opportunity to play at least a small part of the time; and it was in this game that Jimmy Flutchinson first took notice. Lakeland came over here for the second contest and went home with the victory, a 1J to 0 one. The Dreadnaughts gathered momentum to push over two touchdowns,in the second period, after being outplayed during the opening quarter. Oscar Machin and Paul Mattox were outstanding, as both played great defensive ball. The first road trip was taken to Haines City, where the Stolzmen copped their second win, defeating the Hornets 20 to 7. Robert Napier and Frank Pride found the footing of Yale field to their liking, and led the Devils to the goal line early in the second quarter, with Elbert Layton sneaking the ball across. Layton intercepted a stray Hornet pass in the final period, and seven plays later Winter Haven had added another score. Pride scored the last touchdown, with an inch to go and fourth down. October 21, the Devils went down to play Arcadia, but coming back that night on the bus were 22 dejected boys; they had dropped a hard fought 12 to 6 game. Here their lack of reserve strength showed, as six men had to play the entire 60 minutes. Napier scored the touchdown from the two yard line, going over standing. Floyd Christian’s Fort Myers Green Wave, with revenge in their eyes, came here for the fifth encounter and made up for their defeat of last year by running out a 27 to 6 score. It was in this game that the team lost speedy Frank Pride, due to an injured shoulder. Winter Haven scored their six points when a long pass from Napier to Layton, and an offside penalty paved the way for big Nape” to go over. The Devils were determined to sink Sarasota’s Sailors in their next game, but went on their long ride to no avail as the Sailors tamed them 34 to 0. The less we say about this game the better, as Sarasota was in command all the way. But at last the plague was broken, as the Devils got back into the good graces of the fans by defeating Wauchula 34 to 12 on the home lot. The Devils really did look like champions in that game and began preparing to entertain the Palmetto Tigers here homecoming. Palmetto rode in about six o’clock in the evening waving their red and black banners on the night of November 18th, and went home waving the victorious score of 21 to 0. Bill Riddling and Oscar Machin looked good for the Devils and Jimmy Hutchinson showed he was no flash-in-the-pan as he gained 50 yards from scrimmage. December first was the big night. Bartow and Winter Haven renewing their old feud, which is as old as old Man Mose.” 3,000 fans encircled the Summerlin Institute field to watch a ball game which was destined to go to Bartow 19 to 0. In this game the Devils played their most determined ball of the year. Bartow scored in the second, third and fourth periods through the use of reserves and superior man power. Lake Wales blitzkrieged their way to a 13 to 6 win in the final game of the year. And so the season passed. — Wa Hwa Hta See • 1940 1940 SCOREBOARD Winter Haven - 21 Frostproof 7 Winter Haven - 0 Lakeland 13 Winter Haven - 20 Haines City - 7 Winter Haven - 6 Arcadia 12 Winter Haven - 6 Fort Myers 27 Winter Haven - 0 Sarasota 34 Winter Haven - 34 Wauchula 12 Winter Haven - 0 Palmetto 21 Winter Haven - 0 Bartow 19 Winter Haven - 6 Lake Wales - 13 OUR CHEERLEADERS Left to Right: Sylvia Chambliss, Edith Murrell, Florence Pharos, Marjorie Henderson. s 1940 Wa Hwa Hta See = BABY BLUE DEVILS Backs: kneeling: Hershey, Grubbs. Standing: Kell, Shelton, T. Ashley, Overby. Linemen: kneeling: Hamilton, Jatho, T. Reed, J. L. Dees. Standing: Kalogridis, Coburn, Daniels, Best, Dunham. Wa Hwa Hta See • 1940 BASKETBALL TEAM Top Row: J. T. Barnwell, Eddie Hcrshcy, Robert Napier, Frank Pride. Second Row: Elbert Layton, R. J. Brown, James Machin. Third Row: Bob Bundy, Herschel Botner, Bob Thornhill. Fourth Row: William Hallman, Burke Childs, Otis Bice. i 1940 Wa Hwa Hta See ===== BASKETBALL REVIEW Basketball, the forgotten sport, produced the Hard Luck Five of 1940” in the persons of the Winter Haven Blue Devils, who packed them in better on the road than at home, as they went on to lose eleven games out of a sixteen game schedule. But, this hardly tells the story. Coach Stolz's cagers lost a lot of valuable practice time early in the season, due to the football Gymkhana, as several of the outstanding players were busy preparing for the event; as were Coaches Stolz and Fleming. And when the season opened January 5, the Devils were not accustomed to each other’s passing. Injuries had a habit of cropping up, and a skeleton of a squad was sent against Auburn-dale and Palmetto. The 22 to 20 jinx” was not very uplifting, as the Devils lost to Bartow and Sarasota, both considered ten points better before game time, and the morale was consequently hurt. After losing to the Haven Alumni in their first battle, the Stolzmcn” scheduled another contest with the former greats,” and this time trimmed them 33 to 15, with little Eddie Hershey slicing in 12 points. The team followers were very optimistic after this game, and were conceding the Blue Devils a very good chance in the S.F.C. race until Sarasota came along to sink them 44 to 23. The two best games of the year, not discounting the defeat at the hands of Bartow in the district meet, were the two 22 to 20 affairs with Sarasota and Bartow respectively. Bartow won their fracas with only one and a half minutes of play to go, but not until after Frank Pride had given them a scare by sinking a foul shot. Sarasota, playing in the afternoon here, came to town with a brilliant record. They had scored 289 points in seven games and considered the Devils easy meat.” When the final whistle had blown, the Sailors to a man knew they had been through a battle or a washing machine. Hershey led the scorers with eleven points, while Brown and Pride scored a total of nine between them. Though the Devils lost these two contests, it showed that the team did not need a transfusion and really gave an idea of the strength of the quintet. Auburndale and Wauchula fell twice, while Lake Wales went down once to account for the wins. The Devils journeyed to Bradenton to compete in the South Florida Conference tournament, but went out in the first round due to a 25 to 19 thumping administered by the Palmetto Tigers. The District tourney was held in Tampa, but the jinx” was still with the Devils and with forty seconds to play, Bartow won 23 to 22. The season opened with J. T. Barnwell and Eddie Hershey, forwards; R. J. Brown, center; Paul Mattox and Robert Napier at guards, but Mattox graduated at mid-term and Barnwell hurt his finger against Auburndale and the lineup was soon shuffled. Frank Pride played both guard and forward and R. J. Brown also took to two positions. Elbert Layton proved a very valuable substitute as did William Hallman, Hershel Botner and James Machin, who should develop into fine basketeers next year. OFFICIAL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Blue Devils - 19 Alumni - 39 Blue Devils - 15 Palmetto - - 20 Blue Devils - 21 Bartow - 31 Blue Devils - 33 Alumni - 15 Blue Devils - 20 Bartow - 22 Blue Devils - 23 Sarasota - 44 Blue Devils - 20 Auburndale - 16 Blue Devils - 15 Palmetto - - 24 Blue Devils - 18 Lake Wales - 28 Blue Devils - 16 Auburndale - 8 Blue Devils - 32 Wauchula - 14 Blue Devils - 15 Lakeland - - 33 Blue Devils - 7 Haines City - 18 Blue Devils - 19 Wauchula - 15 Blue Devils - 23 Lake Wales - 11 Blue Devils - 18 Lakeland - - 38 Blue Devils - 26 Haines City - 37 Blue Devils - 30 Alumni - 12 Blue Devils - 20 Sarasota - 22 SOUTH FLORIDA TOURNEY Blue Devils - 19 Palmetto - - 25 DISTRICT TOURNEY Blue Devils - 22 Bartow _ 23 BASEBALL Sitting: T. Rccd, Garrett, T. Scott, Hcrshey, Bice. Kneeling: B. Reed, Coleman, T. Ashley, Childs, Bundy, Summerlin, Darnell. Standing: V. Mailman, Bentley, Napier, O. Machin, B. Lang, Roberts, Whatley, Pride, H. Dull, Coach Stolz. BASEBALL REVIEW Bill Terry’s New York Giants, who spent a month of arduous training here in Winter Haven, left the baseball bug” behind when they started their trek North and it soon bit the Blue Devils, who launched their season against the Hillsborough Terriers in a losing 11 to 2 battle. A three man hurling staff made up of Henry Whatley, Bill Lang and Welborn Bentley carried the season’s burden. Frank Pride was the number one relief pitcher. The 1940 infield consisted of Whatley, Bob Bundy and Lang taking turns at first; Thomas Ashley rotated with Roy Summerlin and Eddie Hcrshey at second; Robert Napier held down shortstop; and Pride played the hotcorner very satisfactorily. Harley Dull, having played first on the 1939 squad, was shifted to catcher where he showed up well. The pasture roamers were Frank Roberts, Julius Coleman, Oscar Machin, Charlie Mitchell and Welborn Bentley. Roberts broke up a no-hit game; Coleman proved a fielding fiend; Machin was the power hitter; Mitchell showed he was valuable to have around and Bentley was a colorful speedbali pitcher who could also field and bat. At the annual S.F.C. baseball tourney at Sarasota, the Devils reached the semi-finals by defeating Fort Myers, but then lost to Bartow. Oscar Machin was voted the outstanding left-fielder by the coaches and sportswriters. THE 1940 BASEBALL SCHEDULE March 26 Hillsborough—There March 29 Fort Meade—There April 2 Wauchula—There April 5 Arcadia—Here April 9 Bartow—Here April 12 Wauchula—Here April 16 Arcadia—There April 19 Bartow—There April 22 Jefferson—Here April 23 Hi 11 sborough—Here April 26-27 Tournament—There April 30 J eff erson—Here i 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See TRACK TEAM First Row: Left to Right: Willie Hamilton, Cecil Baker, James Reel, Roy Summerlin, David Ayers, Jim Morris, Coach Fleming. Second Row: Dean Marshall, Oscar Machin, Robert Napier, Kenneth Ashley. SWIMMING TEAM i BOYS: Jack Harry, C. J. Morrison, Billy Dodson, Richard Schulz, Sunny Tripp Bobby Thornhill, Herbert Pollard, Wally Eden. GIRLS: Top Row: Peggy Cook, Marjorie Henderson, Pat Henderson. Bottom Row: Mary Rabe, Libby Balfour, Eunice Hamor. Far Bottom: Elizabeth Ambrose. ----Wa Hwa Hta See 1940 GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Front Row: Tharasa Eycleshimcr, Doris Kirkpatrick, Nancy Rabc, Edith Murrell, captain: Jean Thompson, Pauline Daniels, Mary Lou Swanson. Back Row: Coach Caroline Hart, Virginia Dannals, Margaret Madden, Elizabeth McKinney, Isola Holley, Marjorie Henderson, Evelyn White, Rosemary Coleman. Mrs. Malone Hart’s basketball Devilettes experienced a poor season in 1940, managing to win only two games out of a twelve game schedule, with one contest ending in a tie. However, the team did very well considering it was as green as grass, figuratively speaking. Mary Lou Swanson, eagle-eye forward, copped high scoring honors for the sextet, ringing in a total of 80 during the course of the season. Isola Holly with 24 points was runner up in individual honors, with Captain Edith Murrell next in line with 21. Virginia Dannals sliced in 13, while Rosemary Coleman and Doris Kirkpatrick tied for 12. THE 1940 SCHEDULE Winter Haven - 12 Bartow - - - 26 Winter Haven - 15 Palmetto - 36 Winter Haven - 14 Bartow - - - 19 Winter Haven - 9 Sarasota - - - 25 Winter Haven - 7 Auburndai.e - 12 Winter Haven - 9 Palmetto - 43 Winter Haven - 11 Lake Wales - 24 Winter Haven - 20 Auburndale - 18 Winter Haven - 24 Sarasota - - - 21 Winter Haven - 12 Wauchula - - 38 Winter Haven - 31 Wauchula - - 15 Winter Haven - 33 Lake Wales _ 33 t 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See = JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Front Row: Richard Weed, Gene Murrell, Billy Uhls. Back Row: Emmett Dees, John Stradley, Howard Eycleshimer, Leon Bell. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Coach Fleming, Howard Eycleshimer, L. Bell, F. DcRcus, J. Hutchinson, R. Overby, G. Murrell, B. Dull, B. Price, Manager. 1 .•strihb' pi la 8 US FLEM IMG UJxJ iju, CJhtfud IrW SENIOR, SOFT BALL CHAMPS (jvXXctxfa T£A) ViS T£Jfit tommv Hus its jotf wy Krmm m ipm hallm v ujhu£ mniltov 3 cuk SUMh mm iufu u)xu Ciijm jA Jfajijl 1940 • Wa Hwa Hta See LETTERMEN’S CLUB First Row: Left to Right: Elbert Layton, Hershel Botner, Dan Gerber, Frank Pride, Robert Napier, Thomas Ashley. Second Row: John MacCalla, Darrell Hammond, Lofton Nordmeyer, Richard Overby, Jimmy Hutchinson, Harvey Snively, James Reel, Paul Mattox. Third Row: Bill Lang, Johnny McKinney, Burke Childs, Raymond Daniels, Gordon Bonsack, Harry Kell, Steve Owen, Frank Roberts, Ronny Hutton, Oscar Machin. I to t Graduating Class DAHLGREX WA HWA H T A SEE, 19 4 0 ALWAYS MEET YOUR CHUMS AT THE BLUE BIRD for TENNIS EQUIPMENT SPORTING GOODS FISHING TACKLE AND HARDWARE Bonsack Hardware Co. Compliments of BUICK “Lv“ PONTIAC Key Drug Store GEORGE SCHROLL 299 South Sixth St. Winter Haven, Florida ECONOMY Compliments of FOOD VICTOR LAUGHLIN AND STORE POWELL OTT GOOD and BAD Jim Year wood: Is it unlucky to FURNITURE have a black cat follow you? Barbara Chambliss: It all depends Winter Haven Mather Company on whether you’re a man or a mouse. mouse. WA HWA H T A SEE, 1940 Edward s Men’s Shop Taylor Building June Hawkins: Something must be preying on Lofton’s mind. Libby Balfour: Well, don’t worry, it’ll die of starvation. Compliments of Western Auto Supply Compliments of McD onald Insurance Agency Florence Phares: Anything I say goes. Wilson Haynes: Well, come over to my house sometime and say Ford.” Winter Haven Planing Mills WA HWA H T A SEE, 1940 t Com pi i incuts of Strickland’s Office Supply Company Jolley Motor Company Ave. B and 3rd St., N.W. DODGE—PLYMOUTH Phone 27-281 Carlson’s Service Station GAS and OIL, GROCERIES, COLD DRINKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES Erancis H. Mullinax, Prop. Winter Haven Pharmacy Doc.” Welsh, Prop. Dean Marshall: A girl can make a fool out of you in five minutes. Darrell Hammond: Yeah, but think of those five minutes. Compliments of Tampa Electric Company f A HWA H T A SEE, 1940 Mrs. Weiher (sniffing): What’s that odor I smell? Jack May: That’s fertilizer. Mrs. Weiher (astonished): For the land’s sake! Jack: Yes, ma’m. George Kennedy PAINTS, BICYCLES FISHING TACKLE TENNIS RACQUETS • 329 West Central Ave. Phone 24-141 Compliments of Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Winter Haven, Florida Anderson Drug Company I he Rexall Store Winter Haven, Florida L. G. Balfo ur Company Manufacturing Jewelers Stationers to Schools and Colleges Attleboro Massachusetts CLASS RINGS AND PINS COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS DIPLOMAS—PERSONAL CARDS CUPS—MEDALS—TROPHIES Maker of Commencement Invitations for Senior Class of Winter Haven High School Represented by Ralph Stoutamire, Ben S. 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