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

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Gustave Tacot Tee Nancy Tapley Thomas Taylor Eloisc Thomas John Thomas Marie Thomas Lucy Tommy T.B. RU lull of Activities needy from each homeroom . . . We joyfully welcome the holidays by saying good-by to the institution of learning and tipping our hats to fun and frolic . . . January 3 Back to the old grind. ’52 means New Year's Resolutions. Broken yours yet? ? ? It is also Leap Year at last! ! ! Look out, boys! . . . January 9 The third Student Council Assembly featured a marimbist and Hi Ho Trigger”. More money for the Student Council . . . January 11-12 The State Music Clinic opened in Tampa. Twenty-two of our talented musicians attended . . . January 19 The Student Council sponsored a Calico and Denim Square Dance in the cafeteria-barn . . . January 21-22 Students eagerly look forward to passing the first half year with six-weeks’ and semester tests coming up. Hallelujah, Seniors, only 91 more days . . . February 18 The Citrus Exposition arrived with all the color, eats, and excitement of candied apples, Sally Rand, and roller coaster . . . February 22 The entire band packed up and flew to Cuba for the weekend. Bon Voyage! ! . . . March 7-8 The Glee Club excelled at the District Vocal Contest . . . March 13 The Senior Play and Phil's presentation of the Senior Mantle to the Junior Class president was very impressive. Virginia Thomas Ashley Thompson Mary Lois Thornhill Dinky Ashburger Louie Thomas Thornhill T ommy Louis Tillery Le Lottie Martha Toole Marty

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Juanita Salter Phillip Searcy Phil Nancy Schiller Nan Janet Seawell Seal Joe Schrocder Josie Larry Seymour Skip-a-long Happy Days and the cornation of Nan and Jack made this a glorious Homecoming . . . November 12 There are now six finalists for the I Speak for Democracy” contest . . . November 13 Johnny Barrows won the I Speak for Democracy contest for the Winter Haven Schools . . . November 19 Entertainment came skating our way and money for the Student Council, as the Rolleteers -visited us . . . November 21 Hooray! The Thanksgiving Holidays . . . November 22 The annual Thanksgiving football game between Bartow and Winter Haven was classified as an upset as Winter Haven won 12-6 . . . November 26 The first Basketball practice of the year was called this day .. . December 7 In an assembly Bill Yelvington presented the handbooks to Phil Searcy. They are a big help to the old students as well as the new . . . December 13 The Junior Honor Society and Torch Club were formed on this day honoring freshmen and sophomores who have the characteristics but not the age for the Honor Society . . . December 14 A Date With Judy”. The Juniors outdid themselves in their play . . . December 18 The Latin Club held a banquet in honor of the new members at the Park Cafe . . . December 19 The very impressive Christmas program featured the Glee Club, the band, and the presentation of gift boxes for the Claudia Slack Frankie Slack Annet,e Smi,h Kci,h Smith Ray Smith Huf:h Starlin ! Claud,e Skitter Dimples Smitty Speedy

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James Turner Shirley Turner Tommy Vanhoozer David Vaughn Betty Vick Joanne Viertel Runt Shirt Curly Poppa Vaughn Shootie ]o Zhe Bud of the fourney is flew in Sight The production was filled with the best talent ever . . . March 14-15 The District Band Contest was held in St. Pete . . . March 26 The last Student Council sponsored assembly featured glass blowers . . . April 10-11-12 The State Student Council Convention with Bill presiding . . . April 25-26 A lot of sweet music was heard at the State Vocal Contest. The students tried to show all their talent these two days . . . May 1-2-3 Good marching, color, and excitement, and loads of music were had at the State Band Contest which was held in Tampa . . . May 9 The Juniors honored the graduating class with a terrific banquet and an oh! so heavenly prom. Did you get in early? . . . May 20 53 Seniors tooted” their final concert at the Nora Mayo Hall . . . May 28 The seniors bid good-by to the hallowed halls of W.H.H.S. as they take advantage of that senior privilege—no school the last week . . . June 1 The Baccalaureate Sermon . . . June 3 School’s out for the year! Did everybody pass? . . . June 3 Graduation! That long awaited, never to be forgotten night of nights. Barbara Vinson Bobbie Barbara West Barbie Earnest Wagman Charlene Wilkes Charlie Geline Walker Mary Wilkes Leon Joyce Walker Hippo Kathleen Woods Kat