Woodward High School - Boomer Yearbook (Woodward, OK)

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fast and Testament as the J faaduafing Glass ,1i6fl,'Ol'l2 We, the Seniors of Fifty-One, Whose High School days are nearly done, A Want to be generous to the rest, So to the Underclassmen we made this bequest. The Seniors' traditional laurel wreath For tackling their studies with vigor and vi , So hopes of graduation never will dim. First, to the Juniors we will and bequeath m As for the Sophomores, a great plucky tribe, The win in each contest we to them ascribe, And may they never fail to work very hard ln trying, just trying, to attain our high standard. Alas, to the Faculty, we sadly bid Adieu l For they have been pals all the way through. 'Tis with regret we return to them the rule, The leadership, and the entire run of the school. We feel that if we were to depart - Without leaving some gift from each Senior's great heart, Old WHS would not be the same, So here are some souvenirs of our world-wide fame. -sf wr wr ar ie: we an as To Qllanxlga-gn, Sam Gann leaves his multiple love-life In hope she won't have quite as much strife. The ability to hold a class office to Donnie ls bequeathed by our ravishing red-headed Connie. Gwen leaves her talent as drum major To Beverly, and as Number One cager, John Goetzinger bequeaths to Bob The ability to do a fine playing job. Jimmy Andress, who makes everyone smiley, Wills his 2x2 car to Mr. Riley. Carmon Barnett, doorman at the Woodward show, Wills tlgt to Kenny, when now he must go. Veralee gives her subtle way to catch a man To any Junior girl who thinks she can! And Bob Robinson, that lucky li'l guy, His FFA presidency to any boy who will try. Ramona Mae Myers, a cheerful lass, To Doris Clark her smiles do pass, And Signe, with her hair of light tan, Gives her bottle of H202 to dark-haired Joann. To Ynona from Bob Chalmers, all his worldly goods And even himself--Qthat' s what I understoodll Norma gets her quiet unassuming ways From Eileen--now one of those Days! Duane Lehman, his ability to bear all jokes' brunt To Orley, who grew up to be a runt. To Forrest Allen, the lucky penny That was used in football toss-ups by Bennie. Dennis, our strong arm expert, Gives to Wesley his masculine idea of flirt , Helen, '51 wearer of the Football Crown, To the luclqy Junior girl hands it down. Robert L. Rives wills his Big Wheel talent and fame To John Riley, who's likely to be just the same. Nylene gives her far-away glance To IQary,Joe, to keep her man in a trance! Her smile does Donna Ball to Dorothy bequeath And to Rex M. comes a red plush head from Frank Heath Dan gives his innocent eyes to Gene Queen To captivate teachers when they're all agleam. Kenneth leaves his Heartbreaker rating To any cute boy who gets along without dating. Barbara Worden, the Nicest of Them All , Wants Marilyn Sheets to answer that call. Marvin Seeman, who has played many a game, To Archie Taylor wills his basketball fame. And the part in the Senior play belonging to Mary Lou Must go to dignified Betty Sue. June Scott leaves her beautiful hair T0 Lady Godiva, so she'll have it to wear. Louise Newcomb wants Sue Bradford to take Her independence, which is nomfake. Naomi Bishop, her silence in class To June Adkins, a Junior Lass, While Davey wills his dashing poise To any and all of the Junior boys. Georgia Stricker wills to Phillis the way To drive a different Ford to schoolevery day. Gordon leaves to Gene M. his new mitt And ability to sometimes pitch a no-hit. Queta Meyer to Joyce E. will donate The quiet way to rate a date. Leonard Barnett wills his soft wavy hair To Doris Elliott, so she'll know he can care. Jerry Ammerman leaves his' Little Drug Store To anyone who will sweep the floor. George Rosendale, his job as head soda-jerk To Bob Irwin, while he finds better work. J. D. Barnett wills his sheepherder fame To Harold Rutledge if he can bear the shame. Herb Sheley leaves his American History To the smart kid who can solve that mystery. Nathan wills his popularity to Kelsey Wylie, While Glen, of whom we think very highly, Wills his bank account to a Junior named Everett, And work harder to be a millionaire, we bet! Duane, a man of ability in art, Wills to Gary Johnston of his talent a part, While Carol Adams, her simple ways Are willed to Joe Duggin, his friends to amaze! Wendell wills his Gutbuster Band To Max, the next-best player in the land, Donald Stoddard wills his cute little antics To Ezra, who'1l drive all the girls frantic! Jim Ted gives to Ronnie his position as Pride of the Class While Carl Rutledge receives from Clyde Glass His imitation of Jolson in black-face. Adelee gives to Louise Van her quiet pace. Philip Phillips, a boy of gentle manner, Requests Artie Robinson to carry on the banner Barbara Shaul wills her ways of youth To that sweet Junior, Patsy Ruth. Nui. M.--if -

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Franklin Heath Wayne Highfill Florence Hodsden Adelee Hoffert Bill Hunter Veralee Jamison Marilyn Lansdown Duane Lehman Bobbie Lively Romie Loucks Donald Lynch Helen Madamba Dennis McNabb Wendell Mercer Queta Meyer Ramona Myers Gordon Morrison Connie Nelson Louise Newcomb Gwen Owen Lavaughn Owens Nola Joyce Owens Sy dnalea Owens Fred Partido Philip Phillips Robert Rives Robert Robinson George Rosendale Rae Sanders June Scott Marvin Seeman Sandra Sells Barbara Shaul Herbert Sheley Ida May Shepherd Signe Stamets Donald Stoddard Georgia Stricker Barbara Worden Jim Ted Williams Jean Wilkerson William Withgott Serve humanity To be a rich man Successful business- woman Nurse Weight lifter Raise two decent children Just be sweet To be a bigger and better man Switchboard operator Housewife Owner of exclusive theaters Famous career woman Attend Yipahoopy U. Great band director 4 Math teacher Hair dresser President, U.S.A. To catch a man Just Louise To lead a happy normal life Another Nelson Eddy Farmer' s wife School teacher Foreign news corres- pondent Oil magnate Great sports writer Cattle rancher Great poet TV queen To have longer hair Forest ranger Big Game hunter Social worker Scout master Private nurse for millionaire Second Gypsy Rose Lee Engineer Elementary teacher Perfect housewife Life Magazine printer Nurse of your dreams Orator Undertaker Still crackin' safes Wife of iceman Still waiting for the new hospital Chiropractor . Raising twelve little sheepherders Somebody' s honey Better, perhaps, but not bigger Blackmailer Broadway star Janitor at Terrytime Drive-in Mother and manager of a football team of little Deans Married to Lucille Sweeney Another Spike Jones Raising a math class Head Hunter President, U.S.A. QUnited Slop Associationj Royal Mounted Police Cornedienne Psychiatrist Singing waiter Author of True Confessions College professor' Disk jockey at KSIW Salesman for Fletcher' s Castoria Sports writer for Ladies Home Journal Sheepherder Still doe sn't know it! Another Faye Emerson Testimonial writer for hair re storer company Firebug Zoo keeper Bus driver' Cub scout den chief Private eye Madame Fifi of the circus Another Fred Astaire Expert on child care Mrs. America of '55 Woodward Journal copy-boy Do you have nightmares?' Aerial ballet dancer .

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Fred, his Best Dressed Man on the Campus fame To a cute little Sophomore, Terry H. is his name, While Jackie receives this little bequest From Billie Jean- -f'Smile all the while and pass every te st. Aileen Barnett wills her soft voice to Pat B., Barbara gets her books from Sydnalea, While William gives his pull with Miss Doud To Jack Ogden of the Sophomore crowd. Nola Joyce, who aspires to be a secretary, Wills to Miss Woodward the Carnegie Library. Norva gives her ability to cook To any girl who can read a cook-book. Robert Gieswein will leave his job To Mr. Dipboye with a farewell sob. Donald Lynch to Bill Evans, his size: Irvalene to Peggy Holland, her goo-goo eyes! To lighegsge from Ida Mae Her job at Pollyanna Cafe. To Stimmel, Romie wills her determination To pass each and every examination. Wayne Highfill gives his job at Orie's Food To Wayne Jones, if he'll be good. Rae Sanders leaves to Mr. Vetter Her ability to tell a story better. To June D. from Jeanne W., her college boy dates, While John Eoff figures Skeet Siner rates His place as Most Exalted Senior on the Bench. To Peggy from Sandra, a car full of dents. Barbara Dyer wills her easy-going ways To Patty L3-iibhaix for the re st of her days, And Biififintbr gives his girl and his car-- On second thought, generosity can go too farl Bobbie Lively to Elva Jean B., her lovely complexion. To Sonya from Lavaughn, his endearing affection. From Charles Campbell a dozen ten-gallon hats, Will be received by Paul to be used to catch rats. Eldon Alley leaves his car, his looks, and his money To the girl who is willing to call him honey. Marilyn Lansdown, her lovely face To the girl who can equal her unassuming grace. Max Bohard wills his jacket, the blue one, To Billy McCleery, who wants a new one. Florence wills her ability to work, cook, and study To anyone who isn't a fuddy-duddy. wk an xo: :er wr :er we wk We have come to the end, and parting's sweet sorrow. We wish for you all a brighter tomorrow .... May your joys always linger,...your troubles soon pass Goodbye ..... and good luck ..... from the '51 Class .....