Yates Center High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Yates Center, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1940 volume:

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I ., ., .N ' V , I I , I I . .sn 'L 5 . fr u 1. . s OUR HIGI-I SCHOOL Yates Center's first High School was started in 1887 and was held in an old stone building. A three year course was offered in this school. In 1890, the first graduating class consisted of Elizabeth Spencer, Olive Wilder, Elma Holloway and Ada Shenk. Vvhen this class started in high school Mr. E. L. Gowdrick was Super- intendent, but the year they were graduated J. H. Jones was Superintendent. In 1901, a new school building known as the VVashington School was completed in which both grade and high school students attended. High School classes continued to be graduated from this building until 1924. The present High School building was started in 1022 and the first class was graduatld from it in 1924. Since that time there have been four different superin- tendents namely: Mr. Markham, Mr. Paxton, Mr. Widner, and Mr. Lancaster. The curriculum of the present High School consists of four courses of study: General Course. Commercial Course, College Preparation and Vocational Home Economics. The Seniors of 1940 are proud to be gradutes oi' Yates Center High School. ,X-fxm .,, x , ,N f .ST 'T' 2' . , 'Q s 1 f 1 X PAGE 2 - n.n.w...mmm-gum: l ll V l w V I l llf ei n , PAGE I ,--f.i-...,, ,, ,,-.--,.- - ,, .-,.. m,,-,,,,,s,. A- ...... rw--- . M.-3.-- - DE DICATION MR. HENRY HCIRSCH To a member of the faculty who has served very faithfully in our school for the past five years, we, the members of the Wildcat Staff of 1940, ded- icate this yearbook of memories. Mr, Horsch has been a faithful teacher and sponsor of various school activities. He has served as adviser of the annual staff for the last four years. He is a. friend to all who know him. ONTENTS . . ADMINISTRATION .... FACULTY ............................. SEN IORS ..,......................A........ PAGE 8 9 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY ..... ......... 1 4 SENIOR CLASS WILL .......................... 15 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY .............. 17 JUNIORS ..,............................................... 19 SOPHOMORES ........................... ........ . 20 FRESI-IMEN ..................... STUDENT COUNCIL THE WILDCAT STAFF ........ DEBATE ........................... BAND .................................... GIRLS SIN FON IETTA ...... A CAPPELLA CHOIR ............. ......... 2 8 B CHORUS ................................................ 29 GIRL RESERVE CABINET ................ 30 Hi-Y CLUB ................................. ......... 3 1 PEP CLUB ........... ......... 3 2 Y CLUB ..................,... Y. C. H. S. NEWS .......... DRAMATICS CLUB ....... DRAMATICS .................. ATHLETICS .................. KING AND QUEEN ....... JUNIOR HIGH .............. GRADES .................... PATRONS' PAGE .......... AUTOGRAPHS ..... 1232-'QL 4 NS, 2,2 Q92 I g! .....35 ' Swv. W Memory Lanes Along the pleasant paths of life fu: Weill lose and gain in the heat and, strife Wdll have tears and laughs along our way 'rue sky will be blue and the sky vm be gray: And when sorrow end troubles come some day, We'll think ot our high school though it's far away We'll think of Yates Center and strengthen our pride, Perfumed wlthjlxe sweetness ot loves that have died, Leavened with-V failures, and with grief sanctified, WefH th!nk 'ofgour high school and in xnemory confide, ' 4-'cuuddlinn Lhrid Q, he N5 I' ADMINISTRATION N.L. LANCASTER W. LHGILLMURE Superintendent of Schools Principzll of Senior High School A. B. Phillips University, Enid, B. S., K.S.C., Manhattan, Kansas Oklahoma. M. lid. Oklahoma Uni- M. S., K.S.C'., Illillllllltlllll, Kansas vm-sity, Norman, Oklahoma. Scionce. BEARD CIF EDUCATION I.. W. MILLS E. I . LIGHT XV. L. VARNUM H. R. CAlXlI'BI:fI.L MRS. NELLIE NUSSICLMAN MRS. MYRTLE VVEST PAGE 7 TOP ROW: JAMES XV. McDONALD B. S., K. S. T. C., Pittsburg, Kan- sas. Graduate work, Northwestern l'ni- vsrsity, Manual Training, Coach. IIAMOLA HAMMONS A. ll.. Vnivcrsity ol' Kansas, Law- rence, Kansas, Home Economics. l-QDITH V. KNOTTS ll. M., Lindenwood College, Grad- uate Work, University of Colorado. Chicago Musical College. Vocal music. GEORGE GRAFEL li. K. S. C., Manhilttan. Kansas, Conunfrce, Social Science. Asst. Coach. SECOND ROVV: HENRY HORSCH A. li., Bethel College, Newton. Kansas, Graduate work, Claremont Col- lege, Claremont, California, Kansas University, Social Science. HELEN IRELAND B. S., K. S. T. C., Pittsburg, Kan- Hw 1 hub. MILDRED SYKES B. S., K. S. T. C.. Emporia, Kin- FAC U LTY sas. Graduate work, University of Kan- sas. English, Journalism. JOHN H. MOHLEYR A. B., University of Kansas, B. S., In Education, C. M. S. T. C., VVarrens- bnrg, Mo. General Science, Biology, General Math., Agriculture. THIRD RONV: GENE TUVVNSEND A. H., Ottawa lfniversity. Latin. Speech, Drainatir-s. MADJORIE TRUNBLOOD B. S., K. S. T. C., Pittsburg, Kan- sas. Art. LILL-IE GUNNERSON A. B.. Bethany College, Lindsborgg Kansas. B. of Acct. Graduate work, Colorado State Teachers College, Gree- ley, Colo. Commercial Department. CLARA GEITH A. B., Western Union College, Le- Mars, Iowa. Graduate work. University of New Mexico, English, DALE P. CRIZITZ Music, B., Bethany College, Linds- borg, Kansas. Graduate work, Bethany, Music. X J' Q . f x X SENIOR OFFICERS ,X-rj STOLL, VIOLET Strong for heroes, G. R., 1, 2, 33 Pep Club, 3, 43 Drainatics Club Officer, 43 Pep Club Officer, 43 43 Mixed Chorus, 3, 43 Class Officer, 43 Student Councilg Sr. Playg Annual Staff. MOIIO-B2 PETERS, VERNA MAE When a comrade and a friend you need, you'll find her a friend indeed. Bend. 1, 2, 3,43 Annual Staffg Orchestra, 2, 33 Chorus, 13 Class Officer, 1, 43 Pep Club. 3. 43 Pep Band, 43 Debate, 13 the football Glee Club, 3, MOLLNOW, MEREDITH No strings. Shs's fancy free. Debate, 1, 23 G. R., 1.2. 3. 43 Annual Staffg Pep Club, 13 Class Offit-or 43 Student Coun- cil. S13 Plny3 G. R.. 1, 2, 3, 4. MULSOVV, RICHARD TADTMAN, EMERSON VVliy aren't you all content- Creeping like a snail, un- ed like me? willingly to school. Glee Club, l, 2, 33 A Cappella Football, 2, 33 Ilasketbiill, 33 Choir, 43 Hi-Y, 2, 3, 43 Hi-Y Track. 1, 23 Class Officer, 43 Officer, 43 Track, 2, 3, 43 Y Hi-Y, 1, 2, 3, 43 Hi-Y Officer. Club, 43 Class Officer, 43 43 Jr. Play3 Sr. l:lay3 Debate, German Club, 33 Annual Staff3 1. 2. 3, 43 Glee Club, l, 2. 31 Operetta, 1, 23 Octette, 4. Mixed Chorus, 43 YVildcat's Howl Staff. 33 Operctta, 1, 23 Annual Staff: Draniatics, 4. President, 1'jlll9I'SOll Tadtnian tFirst SClll0St.Pl'l President, Violet Stoll tSecond Seniesterj Vice President, Meredith Mollnow Secretary, Verna Mae Peters Treasurer, Richard Mulsow Sponsors-Mr. McDonald, Mr. Grafel Flower-Amercian Beauty Rose Class Colors-American Beauty and Silver PAGE 9 SORENSON, JUANITA Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Glee Club, 2, 4, Dramatics Club, 4. MENTZER, NORRYCE Tickle him for yourself, Harry. You are as able to do it as I. Glee Club, 1, 2, 35 Chorus, 1, Hi-Y, 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta, 2. MAHON, HELEN She's fond of popular mu- sic, and dearly loves a lark. In school she's quite indust- rious, but it's different after dark. G. R., 1, 2, 3, 4, G. R. Cabinet 2, 3, 43 Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Jr. Play, Sr. Play, Op- eretta, 1, 2, Debate, 1, Class Officer, 1, 3, Annual Staff: Pep Band, 1, 2, 3, 45 Band President, 4. RAGLAND, CHARLES Another hen-pecked man. Football, 4, Basketball, 3, 4, Track, 3, 4, Y Club, 4, Annual Staff. SHEWELL, JOHN Why, I said that, so don't question it. Glee Club, 1. 25 Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Football, 4, Track, 1, 2. SENIORS ABBOTT, BARBARA Located by her significant giggle. G. R., 1, 2, 3, 4, Drum Major- ette, 3, 4, Orchestra, 3, 4, Y. C. H. S. News Staff, 4, Band, 3, 4. JOHNSTON, EUGENE I doubt if there ever was a. man who was not gratified by being told he was liked by the women. Basketball, 1, Track, 1, Glee Club, 1, Orchestra, 1, Tennis, 1. BUTLER, BETTY RAE If she's a sample, we'll take a dozen. G. R., 1, 2, 3, 4, G. R. Cabinet, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Debate, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, Mixed Chorus, 1, 2, 3, Operetta, 1, 2, Jr. Play, Annu- al Staff, Class Officer, 1, 2, 3, Dramatics Club Officer, 4, Pep Club Officer, 3, Sr. Play, President of Student Council, 4. RAGLAND, NORMA KILBY Oh boys! She's married now. Band, 1, 2. 3, 4, PSD Band, 3, 4, Pep Club, 3, 4, Band Of- ficer, 4, G. R., 3, 4, Annual Staff, Jr. Play. YOHON, ROBERT Thinking is an idle waste of time. Operetta, 1, 2, Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, Chorus, 4. fix 51-222 - iii? 1 X xvf HOLST, ALICE When in doubt, ask me. Tennis, 1, 2, 3, 45 Jr. Play, Glee Club, 15 G. R., 3, 4, Dramatics Club, 4, Annual Staff. KLICK, HARVEY The spring is here, said Harvey as he took the back off his Waltham. Glee Club, 1, 2, 33 Band. 3. 4: Jr. Playg Sr. Playg Mixed Chorus, 3g Class Officer, 13 Annual Staffg Student Coun- cil. EASLEY, MERTHA She was so generally civil, that nobody thanked her for it. G. R., 1, 3, 4, Orchestra, 3, 4, Dramatics Club., 43 Annual Staff, Y. C. H. S. News Staff, 4. STRAND, BESSIE Earth's noblest thing, a woman perfected. G. R., 45 Chorus, 1, Y. C. H. S. News Staff, 4. LONG. ERMADEAN Precious things come in small packages. Mixed Chorus, 1, 35 G. R., 3. 43 Orchestra, 2. 3, 43 Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatics Club, 45 Annual Staffg Oper- etta, 1, 23 Y. C. H. S. NEWS Staff, 4. jf, i 72' 57 Ri N Q f 1 x 1' f SENIORS GUCENE, CAROLYN A girl who is studiously demuref' Softball, 1, 2g Basketball, 1, 23 Tennis, 1, 2. WILHITE, ROBERT I like work, it fascinates me-- I could sit and look at it all clay. Annual Staff, 45 Sr, Play. WOODRUFF, GEORGE A mighty fellow with a mighty temper and to try to convince him is like trying to get out of a bed of quicksand. Band, 3, 45 Orchestra, 2, 33 Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, Mixed Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta, 1, 25 Y Club, 4, Hi-Y. 2, 3, 41 Debate, 1, 2, 4, Jr. Play, Sr. Play, Football, 45 Dramatics Club. 4, Annual Staff: Hi-Y Cabinet, 3, 4g Y. C. H. S. News Staff, 4. STEPHENS, ALICE Loving, just, and true. We hope her skys are ever blue. Basketball, 25 Glee Club, 1, 2, G. R., 25 Class Officer, 2, 3, G. A. A., 2. LONG IMOJEAN She sticks to it. G, R., 3, 45 Orchestra, 2, 3, 43 Chorus, 15 Y. C. H. S. News Staff, 4 PAGE 11 DIX, EUGENE Veni Vidi Vici-I came, I saw, I conquered. Class Officer, 1, 35 Track, 3, 45 Y Club. 45 Debate, 15 Y. C. H. S. News Staff, 45 An- nual Staff5 Operetta, 2. MOORHEAD, PAULINE High school days have their delights, But they can't compare with high school nights. Band. 1, 25 Glee Club., 1, 2, 35 Glee Club Accompanist, 4: Jr. Play5 Orchestra, 3, 45 An- nual Staff5 Pep Club, 4. FOOTE. CLEO MAE 'I'here's no royal road to learning. Band, 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra, 1, 2, 35 Glee Club, 2, 35 Mixed Chorus, 2, 3, 45 Clarinet Quar- tette, 2, 45 G. R.. 1, 2, 3, 45 G. R. Cabinet, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club, 45 Pep Band, 1, 2, 3, 45 Operctta, 1, 25 Class Officer, 15 Annual Staffg Sr. Play. WEIDE. DORIS My kingdom for an argu- ment. Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 45 G. R., 1, 2, 3, 45 G. R. Cabinet, 45 Glee Club, 15 Dramatics Club, 45 Annual Sfilff5 Y. C. H. S. News Staff, 4. SCHEIBMICIR. LLOYD Did you say no girls in heaven? Ah well, leave me here. Glee Club, 15 Baseball, 1, 2, 45 Tennis, 35 Y. C. H. S. News Staff, 45 Sr. Play'5 Dramatics Club, 4. SENIORS FAGF I2 HOLLINGSWORTH, DONNA Commander in Chief of the Old Maid's Club. Band. 1, 2. 3, 45 Orchestra, 2. 3, 45 Jr. Playg Sr. Play: An- nual Staffg Y. C. H. S. News Staff, 45 Pep Club., 45 Pell Band. 45 G. R., 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Officer, 35 Dramatics Club5 Clarinet Quartette, 4. CULVER, LEE If you want a job done, I'll do it. Football, 1, 2. 3, 45 Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 45 Track, 1, 2, 3, 45 Y Club, 4. LAMB, WILLIAM H. My only objection to being President is, there is no room for advancement. Football, 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball. 1, 2. 3, 45 Track, 15 Glee Club, 15 Debate, 1, 2, 3, 45 Band, 1. 2, 3, 45 Operetta, 1, 25 Tennis, 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra, 1, 25 Y Club. 45 Hi-Y, 1, 2, 35 Hi-Y Cabinet, 2, 35 Annual Staff, Sr. Play. WEIDE, JEAN Actions speak louder than words. G. R-, 1, 2- MENTZER. JUANITA Calm yourself-I'm never serious. G. R., 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club, 3. 45 Chorus. 35 PeD Club, 3, 4: Drum Majorette, 3, 45 Drama- tics Club, 45 Y. C. H. S. News Staff, 45 Annual Staff. MILLSON, MARTHA Always friendly, just the same. G. R., 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club, 2, 33 Mixed Chorus, 2, 3, 4. WEILER, RALPH Imagine him with hair on his sleeve or powder on his tic. Hi-Y, 2. CHAFFIN, BETTY Never do today what you can do in class tomorrow. Glee Club, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus, 3, 45 Orchestra, 1g G. R., 1, 2, 3, 4: Dramatics, 4. KINDBLADE, ELSIE A friend to all. G.R., 1.2, 3, 4. ., in .v.qvn4-.-,.,.- I JUNIOR SCOTT f' f X l .Y-f1'Y?'9' 'T 1 Q, 1 X X ' xx SENIORS MATHIS, MARJORIE A lot of spendid virtues in one small girl. G. R., 1, 2. 3, Glee Club. 2, 35 Operetta, 1, 23 A Chorus, 45 Mixed Chorus, 2, 3. STRONG, MADELINE It.'s a. good looking world, aro11't I? Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club, 1. 2, 3. WEIDE, DELLA The good have no need of an advocate, MENTZER, IVAN He loves the girls but they don't know it. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 43 Hi-Y, 2, 35 Operetta, 2. PAGE I3 ,W ,sv , 5,3 SENIOR CLASS I-IISTORY, I9Lio Do you remember your first day of school? We'll try to recall those pleasant memories for you. Twelve years ago from the various homes in Yates Center came a group of children, a, number of which are a part of the Senior Class of 1940. As we look in on Lincoln School we see some little girls in ruffled dresses around the sand pile. They turn out to be Betty Rae Butler, Bessie Strand, Juanita Sorenson and Martha Millson. We see under Washington School's roof, 'George Woodruff, Bill Lamb, Emerson Tadtman, drawing pictures fwe know not whatj, Cleo Mae Foote, Meredith Mollnow, Helen Mahon, and Marjorie Mathis playing with dolls. We give much credit to Miss Spencer, Miss Greenman, o'ur Superintendent, Mr. Markham, and also Daddy Payne and Shorty Daniel for starting us off success- fully. Our second year was uneventful except for the learning of reading and writing. The third year is remembered especially well by the Washington school because of the love matches which were begun. Helen sat with prince charming G. C. Currie, Cleo Mae with Jimmie Mathis, and Marjorie with little Billy Lamb. After school a familiar sight was a circle of little girls singing Georgie Porgie Puddin' Pie to little George Woodruff. During the fourth year Barbara Abbott joined the Lincoln school and we began the difficult task of learning to go from room to room for different classes. At the North school little George found the going too hard and was forced to leave for the country. When we entered the fifth grade, we were joined by Doris Weide. In 1934, we were no longer merely the sixth grade but we were in Junior High. From that time on we began to take- an interest in all school activities. We began our Junior High career with Mr. Paxton as our Superintendent and Miss Mason as our Principal. How well we remember those entertaining letters read to us by Prof. Allen. We were joined by Betty Chaffin of Independence and our beloved Superin- tendent, Mr. Widner, from Pretty Prairie in the eighth grade. We had many good times and enjoyed our English Club, Beta Epsilon, and our sports very miuch. It was during this time that the Junior High was publishing a newspaper called The Junior High Outburst . This was very interesting and one of the main characters in it was Otis Daniel Boom. The fall of '36 found sixty students bustling with excitement because they were entering high school. Piqua contributed to our class the Long twins, Imojean and Ermadean, Lloyd Scheibmeir, and Eugene Dix. From the country schools came Donna Hollingsworth, Verna Mae Peters, Violet Stoll, Mertha Easley, the three Mentzers- Juanita, Norryce, and Ivan, Harvey Klick, Richard Mulsow, Bob Yohon, and, Little George came back again. We started our sophomore year with fifty members who had been successful in passing Latin and Algebra. We were joined by Ralph Weiler, Lee Culver, and the sponsor of our class in both our junior and senior years, Mr. Grafel. The two big events of our junior year were our World's Fair Banquet and our Junior play. We were glad to welcome Norma Kilby, Madeline Strong, Carolyn Gucene, Alice Hoist, Chuck Ragland, and Mr. McDonald, our senior sponsor. We were sorry indeed to lose our beloved Superintendent and friend-Mr. Widner. Others who helped to make our last year a success were Bob Wilhite, Eugene Johnston, Pauline Moorhead, John Shewell, and Alice Stephens. Those who helped us through the difficult times of this year were our sponsors, Mr. Grafel and Mr. Mc- Donald, our Principal, Mr. Gillmore, and our Superintendent, Mr. Lancaster. Special events of the year were the marriage of two popular seniors, Chuck and Norma, our Senior play, Junior-Senior Banquet, our history making U. S. History class, and diplomas! ! Now take heart underclassmen, although you may never reach such a degree of perfection and be as powerful and successful as we, take our career as an illustrious example and strive to emulate our greatness. , -Cleo Mae Foote, Betty Rae Butler, Meredith Mollnow. PAGE 14 f,l..!x':'1 x Q- za vie J X 5 if ' . '1rr 7w'M r.- -s 'i'fflimifff ffa'ff1'N'1f'f :w 'w'ff,, . 'ff SENICJR CLASS WILL E, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1940, being of sound mind and disposing mem- mory, before setting sail on the rough and fateful sea. of inexperience, do hereby make, declare, and publish this, our last will and testament. To the loyal members of the faculty whose efforts and help we greatly apprec- iate we bequest a good night's sleep and the summer vacation to recuperate from all the headaches which we have so thoughtlessly given th-em. We give to each member of the freshman class-the sole right to be as silly as the silliest of sophomores. The sophomore class will receive the thrill and enjoyment of putting on the Junior Play and preparing the Junior-Senior Banquet. And last but certainly not least-to the juniors who follow our experienced footsteps, we leave the possession of the dignity and prestige which we have so faithfully carried during the past school term. The following are the individual bequests to worthy' beneficiaries: Barbara Abbott wills her significant giggle to Marjorie West. Betty Rae Butler to Wilma Watts her leadership and personality. George Woodruff--his ghost of a mustache to Clark Hollinger. Helen Mahon-her beautiful blonde hair to Mary Joan Fry. Harvey Klick the right to drive a good car wherever and whenever he pleases, to Arthur Bacon. Verna Mae Peters-her dignity to Jean Neufeld. Doris Weide leaves the first violinist's chair to Juanita Vice. Madeline Strong leaves her coquettish smile to Beverly West. Bill Lamb leaves his licorice and bubble gum to Clarence Nigh. Charles 'Ragland wills Glenn Tolle the right to marry the belle of his class. John Shewell unwillingly leaves to Harry Theobald his ceaseless bragging. Lee Culver-his ability to throw paper wads without getting caught to Junior Varnum. Violet Stoll gives to Mary Dell Burnside-her crown and throne. Betty Chaffin wills her tap dancing ability to Lottie Stephenson. Alice Holst gives to Hilda Sieker---her intelligence. Me-redith Mollnow wills her good looking figure to Frances Rae Shaefer. Cleo Mae Foote leaves the first clarinet chair in band to Bill Greene. Ermadean Long leaves her vitality and untiring tongue to Richard Lancaster. Eugene Johnston leaves his sparkling eyes and that heavenly Plymouth to Mary E. Pingrey. Imojean Long leaves Marjorie Lair her parking place across the street. Eugene Dix wills his ability to woo the girls to Calvin Brodman. Juanita Mentzer--her place as majorette in the band to Mary Buck. Norryce Mentzer-the right to haul the sophomore girls around town to Alvin Miller. Carolyn Gucene-her sweetness to Si Clemens. Bob Wilhite leaves his camera interests to Elvin Weide. Lloyd Scheibmeir leaves to his little sister, Emma Mae, the right to drive a car All load of kids from Piqua every morning. 5 9 'N Donna Hollingsworth her ability to snub the boys to Avlyn Dodd. A ' - 'fix Mertha Easley' wills her calmness to Eva Lee Shotts. PAGE 15 Emerson Tadtman wills his uncanny ability to keep out of work to Benjy Greene. Norma Kilby-her ability to catch'em and keep'em to Barbara Sisson. Martha Millson leaves her job in the library to Elaine Starks. Bob Yohon wills his dimples and his charming smile to Bob Ryan. Ralph Weiler-his brown eyes to Ted Gould. Elsie Kindblade leaves her weight to Betty- Jaynes. Della Weide-her 18-inch waist to Frances Conn. Marjorie Mathis wills her beauty to Evelyn Steffen. Jean VVeide-the right to prilnp in class to Geraldine Drain. Juanita Sorenson-her height to Joan Heffern. Ivan Mentzer leaves Norman Miller the right to escort Alta Weide to school. Pauline Moorhead her ability to play the piano to Emily Armstrong. Alice Stephens her quietness to Marjorie Walker. Junior Scott-whis red hair to Buddy Redfearn. wlirmadean Long. G atb who .flrfvxgl ,. xvp ,V F ff' 'il x fi? I XX FAGE15 PRCPI-IECY It is now 1951. The World's Fair of 1950' has just closed. The thriving city of Yates Center, Kansas, was host to this fair. Since 1940, Yates Center has grown into quite a metropolis. There are various reasons for its growth-the most important being the development of the oil fields near-by. Harvey Kllck has a monopoly of the oil interests now. He does not stay here to look after his interests all of the time, however, because he is one of a team known as The Three Stooges This ls a team composed of Harvey Klick, George Woodruff, and Bob Wilhlte. They are now ap- pearing currently in a production called Gone with the Women. When he is not in Hollywood with The Three Stooges, Bob Wllhite is an electrician at the Rose Opera House. He has charge of all lighting effects for the various stage productions. George Woodruff is a United States senator from Kansas. He can find time for this between films in Hollywood. He has orated thirty-six hours on Why the Republican Party is Best in the U. S. He spends all his leisure time speaking to the citizens of Mars over the short-wave radio about international affairs. Most of the members of the class of 1940 assembled in Yates Center during the fair for a reunion. It is rather interesting to note what they are doing now. Doris Weide ls the Dean of Women in the Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan, Kansas. Verna Mae Peters was graduated from K. U. with the class of 1944, and has since that time been Vocational Home Economics Teacher in Piqua, Kansas She enjoys working with the high school students-she says it helps her keep young. Juanita Mentzer, who was disappointed in love, has entered the field of surgery. She is a specialist in dissecting hearts. Meredith Mollnow has now bought a one-third interest ln Krueger's Variety Store, and she travels as buyer for them. Donna Hollingsworth, Commander in Chief of th-e old maids in high school has been married four times, and she now has a swing band. They are, at present, play- ing an engagement on Coney Island. Imojean Long entered nurse's training and she is at present head nurse in the Batesville Hospital. Mertha Easley also took up the nursing profession and is next in rank to Imo- jean. Cleo Mae Foote has invented some n-ew fattening pills. They are called Foote's Fabulous Fattening Pills. She is very wealthy because of the large sales of these pills. Lloyd Scheibmeir, who hailed from Piqua, is busy pitching--for the New York Yankees. They say that the games in which Lloyd plays draw capacity crowds- almost ninety per cent of them being women. Martha Millson is a hair stylist. in one of New York's smartest shops. She was unable to attend the fair because 'so many of the New York Debs were coming out so Martha was very busy. Bob Yohon is still on a farm--right in the middle of New York City. His uncle left him four square blocks of land ln the heart of the city. He removed the bulld- ings and now charges ten cents each for the under privileged children of the city to see a real farm. They say he is making money. Emerson Tadtman, who was an habitual sleeper in class, has now started a campaign for an hour for sleep between each hour of lessons in school. Emerson, known as Rip Van Winkle Tadtman, the students' friend, says this would elimin- ate the need for the students to sleep through classes. John Shewell is one of the leading designers of men's clothing in Neosho Falls, Kansas. Men, just ask him if you want to know anything about clothes. Lee Culver is now the manager of a large apartment house in Burt, Kansas. Eugene Johnston is an eligible old bachelor. He is driving a 1950 Cadillac Convertible Coupe. Why hasn't some woman nabbed him? PAGE 17 'lW?WWWW Betty Chaffin entered the Olympics which were held in London last year. She won international fame for her skill in roller skating. Marjorie Mathis is famous for her roles in the movies. She is known as Ann Sheridan. of 1950. Eugene Dix has also entered the movies. He is said to be another Gable. They plan to cast him in a reproduction of Gone With the Wind. Richard Mulsow is a pilot on one of the rocket ships making non-stop flights to Mars. He says it rather takes one's breath away on the first trip,but after a few times it is just as common as riding in an airplane has become to us in the last two years. Jean Weide is working on a Dude Ranch in Wyoming. She has just announced her engagement to the proprietor of the ranch. Della Weide is one of the leading fashion designers in Hollywood. Madeline Strong has settled down on a, ranch near Flagstaff, Arizona. Juanita Sorenson is one of the greatest dramatic actresses of her day. She is at present playing on the New York stage. Alice Stephens is a portrait painter. Some of her most recent portraits are on exhibit in Washington, D. C. Violet Stoll has been married for six years and has just won the title of Most Beautiful Matron of the United States. qWas it the football hero we knew that you married, Violet?J Bessie Strand operates a Beauty Shoppe in Miami, Florida. She says the most common problem brought to her is that of curing a sunburn. Carolyn Gucene became an air hostess. She married a pilot and now their home is in New York City. Barbara Abb.ott has sold her giggle to the Walt Disney studio to be used as the laugh for some of his characters. Alice Holst, known for her efficiency, is head librarian in the Library of Congress. Pauline Moohead has spent the past two years as a secretary to the governor of Kansas. Norryce Mentzer is a barker for one of the side shows in Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's Circus. Chuck and Norma Ragland have just won a prize for being The Ideal Married Couple of America. Elsie Kindblade is married and lives on a farm about fifteen miles north of Yates Center. Ivan Mentzer runs a garage known as Rinky Dink's Garage. It is located in Virgil, Kansas. Ralph Weller has a monoply on pool halls in the East. He has organized a chain of them. Helen Mahon is the new dictator of America, She started a new political party' called the Mahotsi Party. Instead of Heil Hitler, the American cry is Hi Ya, Helen. Ermadean Long, little but mighty, has developed a wonderful speaking voice and journalistic ability. She is acting as Dictator Mahon's Minister of Propoganda. Since the dictator is not married, she writes the well-known newspaper column My Day. Betty Rae Butler is Secretary of the Treasury. She allows the cabinet to have as much money as they want whenever they want it, Also, she's too small to get away with much of it. Bill Lamb is Chief High Executioner for Dictator Mahon's regime. He is also acting as foreign minister. That concludes the present history of the Class of 1940. They expect to have another reunion in 1960. There should be some interesting developments especially with the dictatorship type of government that we now have. FABEIE N. I 5 JUNIQRS Too much could not be said about the Juniors. They were a class of talent. This talent was displayed in the Junior Play, Spring Fever , and a chapel which they presented. The Junior Play was typical of gay college life and was enjoy'- ed by all who attended. The Juniors had a large group in the A-Cappella Choir and were also well rep- resented in the band and orchestra, The Junior-Senior Banquet was given on April 25. It was an outstanding event of the year. The Juniors did their part in all sports. They had 18 out for football, and ll, large number out for basketball. Four of these boys were usually on the starting line-up oi' the first team. They had seven lettermen in basketball and 13 in football. On the honor roll the class had an average of about nine or ten throughout the year. Sponsors: Miss Halnmons and Mr. Townsend. Class Officersg President, Mary Joan Fry: Vice President, Virginia Fryg Secretary, Glenn Tolleg Treasurer, Dick Buck. FIRST ROW: Junior Varnum, Chancey Turner, Arthur Bowers, Kenneth Stocke- brand, Laurell Ryan, Clark Hollinger, Calvin Brodman, Fred Steffen, Starl Driskill, Dick Buck, Charles Lewis, Estil Barnes, Richard Lancaster. SECOND ROW: Ralph Lake, Bill Greene, Lorraine Heffern, Wilma Mabie, Virginia Fry, Gertrude Pugh, Mary Frances llriles, Velma Heinlen. Laura Mae Simpson, Mary Joan Fry, Helen Gnnnels, Betty Simpson. Mary Jane Dassow, Elaine Starks. THIRD ROVV: Mr. Townsend, Elvin Weide. Gordon Stockebrand, Richard Vadnais. VVayne Wilhite, Carl Smith, Alan Stoll, Junior Stockebrand, Glenn Tolle, Melvin Ruth, Miss Hamnions, FOURTH ROW: Barbara June Sisson, Mary Dell Burnside, Mary E. Pingrey, Eva Lee Shotts, Lavonne Daniel, Ella Fae Stroh, Lenore licep, Mildred Bauersfeld, Geraldine Drain, Marde-ll Randall, Mary lieth l-laen. Marjorie Lair, Evelyn Mulsow. 1 1 1 PAGE 19 FIRST ROW: Leo Stockebrand. Loren Mitchell, Max Sterling, Paul Gregg, Thomas VanHoozer, Dean Englebrecht, Harland Easley. Irvin Wrampe, Dick Plumb, Francis Almond, 'Richard Slane. Raymond Pingrey, Charles Steinforth, Bithel Lorance, Earl Brodman, Billy Randall, Alvin Miller, Lewis Link. Marvin Ratts, Harold Starkebaum. SECOND ROVV: Ned Stoll, Velma Light. Henrietta Burrus, Freda Light, Freda Wil- son, Donna Herold, Pauline Kuestersteffen, Mildred Ragland, Norma Vannord- strand, Flossie I-lolmquest, Hilda Sieker, Betty Schnell, Lois Englebrecht, Pearl Miller, Gladys Kee, Mildred Blandy, Esther Grisier, Polly Vvilhite. THIRD ROW: Kenneth Guenther, Marcus Sloan, Billie Steiner, Ted Gould, Walter Steffen. Truman Field, Martin Massoth, Charles Massoth, Joe Kuestersteffen, Conrad Heiman, Max Colaw, Kenneth Etter, Raymond Wood. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Mohler, Carl Frischmeyer, Gladys Bauersfeld, Lola Steele, Ma- tilda Wille. Norma Lee Duncan, Elizabeth Otto, Edna Herold, Bernice Specht, Avlyn Grant, Emilia Kraft, Lorraine Awalt, Juanita Vice, -Glyndora Wolff, Katherine Smith, Dorothy Old, Alta Weide, Miss Trueblood. FIFTH ROW: Bernice Lair, Frances Burkhart, Donna Smith, Ula Brown, Marjorie West, Joy Shellito, Marjorie Miller, Marie Dix, Lelia Jacobsen. The sophomores had the largest class in high school. The class showed excellent talent in music and speech by their assembly this year. They also had a number ot' members on the Student Council. - In scholarship the class did very well. One of their member was sent to Topeka as the county representative of the Federated Women Club. They also had their share on the honor roll. As a social function the class enjoyed a line party to the show. They were represented in all sports. They had the largest number of students out for basketball and there were also a goodly number in football and track. This class has some promising athletes for the coming years. They had six letter-men in basketball and seven in football. Sponsors. Miss Trueblood, Mr. Mohler: Class Officers, President, Richard Scott, Vicc President. Joseph Kuestersteffeng Secretary, Emilia Kraftg Treasurer, Polly Wilhite. SOPI-IOMORES 445, f. X as ? 1 lf' jf egg FRESI-IMEN Duri::': the first week of school any-one going down the hall could recognize the freshmen at a glance. but now the upper classmen have them almost broken to the routine of high school life. Near the beginning of the year the freshmen were initiated by the fun-loving seniors who later entertained them with a picnic at Stockebrand's p.isturc. This class presented a very good assembly program this year which consisted of several vocal solos by various members of the class, and Mr. Mills as a speaker. The Freshmen always had a number of members on the honor roll throughout tho year. For athletics they turned out in large numbers so we may expect much t'rom them in future yfars. Sponsors, Mr. Croitz. Mr. Horsch. Class Officers: President. Frances Shaefer: Vice President, VVaine Jonesg Secretary, Dorothea llrinkmang Treasurer, llev- erly VVest. FIRST ROVV: Frank Moore, Neil Stockebrantl. Si Clemens, VVaine Jones, llob Oswald. Laverne Bauersfeld, Edgar Weiler, Curtis Stoll, Clarence Nigli, James Allen, Dale McKinsey, Lawrence Robinson, Eugene McCormick, llicliard lvloyer, Robert Stockebrand, XVcnde1 XVilhite, Morris Mahon. SECOND RONVg Francis Davis. lllarvin Nickel, Beverly West, Frances Shaefer, Mary Buck, Dorothea Brinkman, Martha Ratts, lletty Jaynes, Betty Jo Linde, Sarah Ann Norris, Franc-is Conn. .Ie-an Dawson, Marjorie NValker, Emily Armstrong, Ruth Sorenson, Jean Neufeld, Lila Mae Holmquest. THIRD ROXV: Mr. Creitz, liuddy Redfcarn, Floyd Patterson, Charles Kress. Myron Stockebrand, Elmer Crumrine, Alan Kee, Norman Miller, Robert Worthington. Bill Trueblood, Bob Pingrey, Francis Campbell, Arthur Bacon, Robert Hefft-rn. Billy Skeettfrs, Evelyn Steffen, Ethel Starkebauin, Mr. Horsch. FOURTH ROXV: Thelma Driskill. Lottie Stephenson, Annabfll Miller, lletty NVilliams, Louise Davidson, Emma Mae Scheibnieir, liula Dean Sturdivan, Gladys lliner, Vlfanda Stoclcebrand, fNl2lI'1I21l'6'f Randall, Norma Lee Sterling, Frances VVc'ide. Phyllis Hennessey, VVanda Daniel, Harriet Relimer, Irene King, Wilma St-haede, Nadine Stoekebrand, lileanor Philo. PAGE 21 1 1 PAGE 22 it is .ii ,f Q Believeing that, the highest in nrt is not for the artist and the art lover, but for all man- kind, and that music has a. very great place in the cultural life of a peopleg the music de- partment of the Yates Center public schools presented the following programs for their first annual music week, from April 14-19. By this presenta- tion the patrons and friends of the schools, together with the general public, became more and better acquainted with the form, quality and variety- of music study undertaken in the local schools. VESPER PROGRAM Presented by Girl's Sinfonietta, High School Orchestra, Mixed Chorus Sunday Afternoon, April 14 MUSICAL PROGRAM Presented by The Washington and Lincoln Grade Schools, Junior High Monday Evening, April 15 CONCERT The Men's Choral Club Kansas State Teachers College Pittsburg, Kansas Tuesday Evening, April 16 MUSICAL PROGRAM Presented by Yates Center Musicians Wednesday Afternoon, April 17 MUSICAL PROGRAM Presented by Vlfcozlson County Rural Schools Thursday Evening, April 18 CONCERT The High School Band Friday Evening, April 19 Qrganizaizions an-as Iwi Student Council BACK ROVV: Harvey Klick, Eugene Dix, Charles Steinforth, Mary Frances llrilos, Matilda XVille, Violet Stoll, Joseph Kuestersteffen, Earl Brodman. FIRST ROW: Alan Stoll, Laura Mae Simpson, Ella Fae Stroh, Eula Dean Sturdivan, Mary Dell Burnside, Betty Rae Butler, Meredith Mollnow, Buddy lledfearn. The Student Council is a new organization in Yates Center High School this year. It is composed of sixteen members chosen one from each home room and onn from each organized group. Its function is to encourage and promote a more comprehensive student partici- pation in all general and specific student activities, to improve cooperation between students and faculty, and to promote the general welfare of the high school. The Student Council has carried out a few projects this year and expects to become more cxtensive in its work next year. Mr. Townsend, Mary Dell Burnside, Betty Rae Butler, Richard Mulsow, and Dick Plumb attended the convention of the Federation of Student Councils ol' the Central States in Ponca City. Oklahoma in October. and Miss Gunnerson, Betty liae Butler, and Mary Dell Burnside attended the convention ol' the Kansas Association of Student Councils at Salina, March 29 and 30. Ufficers: President, Betty 'Rae Butlerg Vice-President, Mary Dell Burnsideg Secretary. Mary Frances Brilcsg Treasurer, Laura Mae Simpsong Faculty Advisors, Miss irc- land, Miss Gunnerson, and Mr. Creitz. ' X PAGE 23 Snu- FIRST ROW: Helen Mahon, Norma Kilby Ragland, George Woodruff, Violet Stoll, Alice Holst, Robert Wilhite, Harvey Klick, Meredith Mollnow. SECOND ROW: Eugene Dix, Richard Mulsow, Betty Rae Butler, Juanita Mentzer, Ermadean Long, Donna Hollingsworth, Verna Mae Peters, Mertha Easley. THIRD ROW: Cleo Mae Foote, Doris Weide, Pauline Moorhead, Charles Ragland, Henry Horsch, Bill Lamb, Martha Millson, Emerson Tadtman. Editors: .,................... ...... H elen Mahon, Norma Kilby Ragland Business Manager: .... .......,....................... G eorge Woodruff Sales Manager: .................. .,.,,, M eredith Mollnow Assistant Sales Manager: .................................,......,.,. Juanita Mentzer Literary: .... Alice Holst, Violet Stoll, Martha Millson, Ermadean Long Organizations: ........ Eugene Dix, Richard Mullsow, Betty Rae Butler Athletics! ....... ................................ B ill Lamb, Chuck Ragland DFHIHUUCSZ ..... .,..,..,...,., D onna Hollingsworth Aft! --.---...........:: ,i......,.,............. V erna Mae Peters Pllotographyz ...... ....... R obert Wilhite, Harvey Klick Junior High: .... .. .......................:..... Mertha Easley' Humor: ---------. .....-..:.:....,.........,............................, E merson Tadtman TYDiStSI -,.. ........ C leo Mae Foote, Doris Weide, Pauline Moorhead SDOHSOFZ --,.-v v,..... .....,................ .........................,.....,.: ll I r . Horsch THE WILDCAT STAFF ,., x , .. fx ?jf , ,, N, K if PAB E 2 4 Xsngj DEBATE FRONT ROVV: Mary Dell Burnside, George Woodruff, Betty line Butler. BACK ROW: Jesse Gillespie, Mr. Townsend, Bill Lamb. The debate question this year was Resolved: That the ltailrouds Should be Govtrnmentally Owned and Operated. Yates Center participated in the following tournaments: Topeka, Fort Scott, Garnett, Chanute, and the state meet at Lawrence. They placed second in the Tri- Valley League and tied for first in the District. This was the third year for Mary Dell Burnside, lietty Rae Butler, and Bill Lamb and their second year to be entered in, the state meet. The team also attended a debate convention at Lawrence. The team was composed of Betty Rae Butler and George Woodruff on the al'- firmative and Mary Dell Burnside and Bill Lamb on the negative. Jesse Gillespie and Emerson Tadtman were alternates. A good debate team is an asset to any high school and debating is wonderful training for the students. We are proud of our team and their coach because of the good record that they made this year. All members of the squad except Mary- Dell and Jesse are seniors. Mr. Townsend was the debate coach. . K GX- I' tf-'pf 'fe , . i , I i Q X PAGE 25 STANDING: Mr. Creitz, Dick Buck, Eva Lee Shotts, Beverly WVest, Bill Lamb, George Woodruff, Barbara Abbott, Clark Hollinger, Martha Ratts, Juanita Mentzer. OUTER CIRCLE: Frances Weide. Frances Conn, Alan Kee. Ethel Starkebaum, Law- rence Robinson, Gladys Kee, Laura Mae Simpson, Tommy VanHoozer, Nadine Stockebrand, Vear Leighton, Morris Mahon, Walter Steffen, Jesse Gillespie, Raymond Pingrey, Eugene McCormick. SECOND CIRCLE: Bob Wise, Kenneth Guenther, Ward Barnett, Dorothy Phillips, Arthur Bacon, Bob Pingrey, Calvin Brodman, Mary Ellen Gresham, Bob VVorth- ington, Tommy Fry, Lenore Reep, Carl Smith, Marvin Nickel, Shirley' Ann Stoll, Myron Stockebrand, Katherine Smith, Starl Driskill, Estil Barnes, Buddy Rcdfearn. Richard Scott. THIRD CIRCLE: Francis Campbell, Earl Brodman, Bill Greene, Ula Brown, Clarence Nigh, Junior Stockebrand, Marjorie XVest, Harvey Klick, Richard Leighton, Benjy Greene. Verna Mae Peters, Betty Schnell. CENTER CIRCLE: Cleo Mae Foote, Donna Hollingsworth, Lavonne Daniel, Frances Shaefer, Dick Plumb, Norma Kilby Ragland, Margaret Lancaster, Mary Buck, Helen Mahon. The band. composed of sixty-three members, is the most popular musical organ- ization in the school. It appears at all the home football games and many' assembly programs. A Pep Band, which was chosen from this group, plays for all the home basketball games. The concert band took part in the Iola Armistice Day Parade, and appeared in parades at Topeka and Lawrence. This group represented the high school at the Tri-Valley League Music Festival at Humboldt and at the Emporia Contest. Mr. Creitz, the capable and efficient director, has steadily improved this organi- zation. This makes his third year as director of the band and instrumental music in Yates Center. Officers of the band are as follows: President. Helen Mahon: Vice President, Norma Kilby Ragland, Secretary, Richard Scott, Librarian, Beverly West: Student Council representative, Harvey Klick. BAND GIRLS SINFONIETTA The Girls' String Sinfonictta is a new organization formed in the full ol' 19249. lt is composcd entirely of high school students, und limitcd to u niembership ol' twenty'-four. This orchestra, undcr the direction of one ol' the high school's f'UlllIM'i4'lll music instructors, Dalc P. Creitz, made its first public appearance at Il ll. T.A. llllttll- iw: Dl1F?llllb9l' T. The girls made fl nuxnher of other creditalslo appearances during thc school yiiar. Among thc- most outstanding ol' these were ut thc lfzttlicr und Son llzimlut-I, sponsorod hy the Hi-Y, thc Faculty Banquet ut the Christiun Church, and tht- Illvtll' ing of thc VVOYIIGIIYS Clubs of Woodson County l'or the OU-fllIllZZ1llOll ol' an l'e-clvi'z1- tion. They also plnycd during Music Wieck. This organization will be continued next year and will probuhly lit-coiiic :x pcrmzxnvnt orgzulization in the high school music depztrtinent. FIRST liOVVg llotty Schnell, Geraldine Drain, Mr. Crcitz, Bcity Simpson, Iniojc-un Long, Rzirhnra Abbott, Madeline Strong, Emily Armstrong, Juanita Vicc, Lor- raine Awult, W':1nda Daniels. SECOND ROXV: Doris Weide, Donnn Hollingsworth, l'1I'llli.1lltlllll Long, llvlvn flun- ncls, Marjorie Mathis, Mcrtlia, Ezlslcy, l':iulinc lWO0l'llP2l4l. PAGI' 27 t. BACK ROW: Pauline Moorhead, Virginia Fry, Dick Plumb, Clark Hollinger, George Woodruff, Francis Almond, Bob Yohon, Mary' Joan Fry, Mary Frances Briles, Emilia Kraft. SECOND ROW: Mildred Blandy, Laura Mae Simpson, Glenn Tolle, Alan Stoll, Richard Mulsow, Richard Slane, Denzel Philo, Joseph Kuestersteffen, Emerson Tadt- man, Violet Stoll, Dorothea Brinkman. THIRD ROW: Juanita Mentzer, Lavonne Daniel, Buddy Redfearn, Norryce Mentzer, Junior Stockebrand, Kenneth Etter, Ivan Mentzer, Ruth Sorenson, Katherine Phoebe Smith. FOURTH ROW: Norma Lee Duncan, Naomi Stockebrand, Betty' Jo Williams, Nadine Stockebrand, Ula Brown, Frances Shaefer, Eva Lee Shotts, Marjorie Mathis. Evelyn Mulsow, Miss Knotts. One of the outstanding musical organizations of the Yates Center High School is the A Cappella Choir directed by Miss Edith Knotts. This group of mixed voices is one ol' our new organizations. Forty of the most capable singers in the school were chosen to make up the choir. Its first appearance was at a P. T. A. meeting early in the season. The choir sang appropriate numbers in the Christmas Pageant, as well as furnishing the soloists for it. This organization participated in the invitation music festival at K. S. T. C., Emporia. From this group, capable quartettes and soloists were chosen to represent the school in this festival. Pauline Moorhead, the accompanist, assisted Miss Knotts in a very creditable l1lll!lll0l'. A CAPPELA CHOIR ilia' .Q xg B CHORUS This group ot' mixed voices is another of the scho0l's vocal organizations. It is composed of more of the lower classmen and has fewer experienced singers, than the A Cappella Choir. However, there are many upper classmen in this group. There should be a large part ot' this chorus in the A Cappella Choir next year. The chorus appeared at the art exhibit in the gymnasium and at :1 l'. T. A. meeting at the Lincoln Grade School. The group meets the first period every day under the direction of Miss Edith Knotts. Frances Xveide served as the aecompanist for this group ot' thirty students. FIRST ROW: Carl Frist-hnieyer, Wendell Wilhite, Martin Massoth, Jimmy Allen, Edgar Weller, Billie Steiner, Raymond VVood, Billie Skeeters. SECOND ROW: Lottie Stephenson, lidna Herold, Betty' Simpson, Pearl Miller, Elaine Starks, Eula Dean Sturdivan. Sarah Norris, Annabelle Miller, Marjorie Nvalker, Jean Neufeld. THIRD ROW: Freda Light, Freda Vllilson, lllnrtha Millson, Frances NVeide, Betty Jo Linde, Esther Grisier, Velma Light, lVilma Sehaede, Gladys ltiner, Miss Knotts. PAGE 29 FIRST ROVV: Lavonne Daniel, Cleo Mae Foote, Miss Clara Geith, Helen Mahon. Mary Frances Briles, Velma Heinlen. SECOND ROW: Marjorie Vvest, Mary Dell Burnside, Ella Fae Stroh, Lenore Reep, Betty Rae Butler. Doris VVeide. The Girl Reserves is a religious organization for girls in high school. It has the largest enrollment of any organization in Y. C. H. S. This year it had a total of eighty-two members. The purpose of this club is: To find and give the best, and the slogan isg To face life squarely. The theme which was carried out this year in the regular' bi-monthly meetings was: Our House Beautiful. The cabinet meets the first Monday of each month. This large organization has many activities during the school year. Among these were the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet on November 24, a Get Acquaintedv picnic, a Dad and Daughter Social and Community VVeek. CABINET In President .......................... Betty Rae Butler ?igjQ:l-N Vice President .,...,.. ....... C leo Mae Foote . i Secretary .....,...... ....... H elen Mahon X Treasurer ...... ....... E lla Fae Stroh f'0IIlIllItt00 Chairmen Advisory Board Mary Frances Briles ......., Social ........ Mrs. N. L. Lancaster Mary Dell Burnside ......,.., Program .... Mrs. R. R. Schreiber Marjorie Vvest .................. Finance ............ Mrs. Ray Butler Velma Heinlen ...... ,...... I lublicity ........ Mrs. Glenn Briles Lenore Heep ....... ..,,. , ,Service ............ Mrs. G. M. Grafel Doris Weide ....... ............ ll lusic ............ Mrs. C. G. Plumb Sponsor, Clara Geith GIRL RESERVES CABINET I-li-Y CLUB Despite the fact that the club was made up of inexperienced boys, the Hi-Y Club of the Yates Center High School has completed a very successful year. The Hi-Y and G. R. co-operated in selling candy at athletic games and in the school halls. The club shared in the proceeds from the Christmas Pageant and with the money bought a white gift for a needy family. The most outstanding projects of the year were being host to the Southeastern Kansas Hi-Y convention, and the Father-Son banquet with Glenn Archer, assistant to Governor Ratner, as principal speaker. The losing side of the ticket sales campaign for the banquet, headed by Junior Stockebrand, entertained the winning side, head- ed by Charles Steinforth. The Hi-Y plans to send delegates to the conference at lola and also to the Nation- al Hi-Y Training Camp at Camp Wood. Ut't'i4-ers and f'0llllllitU'0 Chairmen are as follows: President .......,........ ........ 1 Richard Mulsow Vice President ....... ...... G eorge Woodrut'l' Secretary '... ........ ....... 1 C merson Tadtman Treasurer ,.............,..,.,. .,,,...,,,,..,, lk Ielvin Ruth 1'I'OgI'll!ll Chairman ...... ....... J unior Stockehrand Worship Chairman ..... ..t.,,.,.,... S tarl Driskill Service Chairman ....... ..... E stil Barnes Sponsoi '...... ............... ...... lt ' lr. Mohler IVIRST ROW: Estil Barnes, Jimmy Allen, Charles Steinforth, Kenneth Stoc-kebrand, Dick Plumb, George Woodruff. Eugene McCormick, Richard Lancaster, Marvin Nickel. SECOND ROVV: Melvin Ruth, Carl Smith, Francis Davis, Starl Driskill, Dalc Mc- Kinsey, Curtis Stoll. Billie Steiner, Elmer Crumrine. THIRD ROW: Alan Stoll, Richard Mulsow, Myron Stockebi-and, Francis Campbell, Buddy Iiedfearn, Norryce Mcntzer, Morris Mahon. Junior Stockebrand, Mr. Mohler. PAGE 31 4 . FIRST ROW: Virginia Fry, Velma Heinlen, Hilda Sieker, Gertrude Pugh, Helen Mahon, Mary Frances Briles, Violet Stoll, Emilia Kraft. SECOND ROW: Beverly West, Frances Shaefer, Mary Buck, Jean Neufeld, Verna Mae Peters, Mary Joan Fry, Betty Schnell, Marjorie West, Norma Kilby Rag- land, THIRD ROW: Barbara June Sisson, Betty' Rae Butler, Eva Lee Shotts, Mary E. Pingrey, Lavonne Daniel, Mildred Ragland, Matilda Wille, Betty J0 Linde, Cleo Mae Foote. Donna Hollingsworth, Juanita Mentzer. FOURTH ROW: Miss Ireland, Mary Dell Burnside, Alan Stoll, Margaret Randall, Miss Hammons. The Ka1npus Kittens , composed of thirty-two members, was a very active or- ganization this year. They sponsored the first annual Homecoming, and planned many pep chapels which were greatly enjoyed by the student body. Among these were A1nputation ot' De-Feat, Back Yard Gossip, A Girls' Football Game, Professor Quiz Program, and a Chalk Talk by' Coach McDonald. They also had nineteenth, and twenty-first century basketball games and stunts by the pep band at the half of the games in the gym. The Offic-ers Arm-: President ............ Vice President ..... Secretary ,... ..... Treasurer ...... Cheer Leaders ..... Sponsors.. ...... PEP CLUB Mary Frances Briles Virginia Fry Violet Stoll Lavonne Daniel Mary Dell Burnside Margaret Ann Randall Alan Stoll Miss Hammons Miss Ireland X if 7, XX , fix mf X 2Q.:g.. n,:.1jga:.f1, - -f. A -1 A 5 ,Ex -' -R 2 ,f ,f lf' X ,fl xx fl, X -.., X ,f Xxx WYE, Y CLUB BACK ROW: Junior Varnum, Raymond Pingrey, Kenneth Stockebrand, John Shewell, Jerome Sorenson, Chancey Turner, Fred Steffen, Raymond DeLaughder, Conrad Heiman, Richard Vadnais, Jimmy Allen, Junior Stockebrand. SECOND ROW: Elvin VVeide, Ted Gould, Ronald Naylor, Bob Ryan, Richard Slane, Francis Almond, Lauren Ryan, Lee Culver, Eugene Dix, Richard Mulsow, Chuck Ragland, Coach McDonald. THIRD ROW: Marcus Sloan, Leo Stockebrand, Dick Buck, Clark Hollinger, George Woodruff, Bill Lamb, Richard Leighton, Glenn Tolle, Bill Randall, Jimmy Smith, Denzel Philo. The Y club is a social organization of Yates Center High School's athletic letter- nien. The thirty-three charter members organized and elected officers on Decem- ber 11, 1939. The executive committee t'Ragland, Tolle, and Lamby drew up a constitution stating the requirements of membership and the principles for which the Y Club stands. Every nicmbcr is pledged to refrain from practices which would be injurious to health, character. or community. The Y Club meets regularly' every other Monday during the school year. The meetings are usually held in the auditorium of the high school building. Besides presenting part ofa regular assembly program, the Y Club gave at party in the gymnasium for their fathers. The officers of this new organization are as follows: Sponsor ....... ...... C oach McDonald President ......... ....... C hztrles Ragland Vice President ................... .......... G lcnn Tollc Secretary and Treasurer ..... ...... B ill Lamb PAGE 33 4' ,f,.w11kQ , ,,I?+?',..gvjr:f.'ivj1,,,.'q, . fi jfs:-y ., ,,ua51,rf1t'1zv' ,T-. 5. -img U .. .ni-,V ,I A - ,Y- el 1 ': f.,5.,,l ,, , mm .Www FIRST ROW: Mrs. Sykes, Connie Barnes, George Woodruff, Lloyd Scheibmeir, Eu- gene Dix, Bessie Strand, SECOND ROW: Ermadean Long, Iinojean Long, Barbara Abbott, Mertha Easley, Donna Hollingsworth, Doris Weide, Juanita Mentzer. There were twelve seniors in the journalism class the first semester and ten the second semester. The class published the Y. C. H. S. News. which appeared regularly on Monday of every other week. All together there were seventeen publications. ln addition t.o the four printed pages each issue of the school paper contained a colored feature sheet. The instructor, a friend to all her students, was Mrs. Mildred Sykes. A Student Journalisvs Pcrplexity My head aches badly, my eyelids droop. Really I don't know what to do. Before me hundreds of ideas troop, But I know they wouldn't appeal to you. I tried to make an illustration, But I simply cannot draw today. I was going to use my photograph, But it scared the printers away. Mrs. Sykes has told me, Hurry, Or you will pretty soon be fired. But it doesn't matter at all, you see, Because I never was really hired. Sentiment is not, of course, the rule, But after all is done at last I thank my teacher and the school For the good old journalism class. Y. c. H. s. News PAGE 34 l DRAMATICS CLUB The Dramatics Club is a new organization this year. It was organized for the purpose of promoting interest, increasing ability, and raising the level of dramatics in our high school and community. The club was started the second semester and its members have present- ed several plays. The club entered plays in the contests at Cherryyale and Chanute, both plays received the ranking of excellent. They presented a one-act play in chapel and one for P. T. A. The club also presented an evening's program at the high school April 29 consisting of four one- act plays. Officers President, Betty Rae Butler, Vice President. Mary E. Pingrcyg Secretary, Violef Stoll, Treasurer, Mary Dell Burnside, Historian, Mary Joan Fryg Librarian, Barb- ara June Sissong Sponsorg Mr. Townsend. FIRST RO'vVg Carl Frischmeyer, Emerson Tadtman, Melvin Ruth, George Woodruff, Dick Plumb, Clark Hollinger, Joseph Kuestersteffen, Lloyd Scheibmeir, Charles Massoth, Harvey Klick, Richard Lancaster, Allan Stoll. SECOND ROW: Edna Herold, Pauline Kuestersteffen, Mildred Ragland, Dorothea Brinkman, Marjorie Walker, Flossie Holniquest, Lila Mae Holniquest, Emily Armstrong, Doris Weide, Donna Hollingsworth, Hilda Sieker, Juanita Sorenson. Connie Barnes. THIRD ROW: Mr. Townsend, Emilia Kraft, Betty Jo Williams, Beverly West, Frances Shaefer, Mary Buck, Violet Stoll, Donna Herold, Mary' Joan Fry, Mary Jane Dassow. Mertha Easley, Virginia Fry. FOURTH ROW: Margaret Randall, Betty Rae Butler, Barbara June Sisson, Mary Dell Burnside, Mary Elizabeth Pingrey, Ermadean Long, Juanita Mentzer. Betty Chaffin, Eleanor Philo, Norma Lee Duncan, Juanita Vice, Alice Holst. PAGE 35 SENIOR PLAY CAST BACK ROVV: Norryce Mentzer, Mr. Town- send, Violet Stoll, George Woodruff, Robert NVilhite, Verna Mae Peters, Cleo Mae Foote, Harvey Klick. FRONT ROW: Ermzidean Long, Donna Hol- lingsworth, Bill Lamb, Hill' erson Tadtinun, Helen Mu- hon, Lloyd Scheibnieir, liet- ty Rue Butler. -JUNIOR PLAY CAST BACK ROW: Carl Smith, Betty Simpson, listil Barnes, Richard Lun- custer, Chzmcey Turner, Dick Buck, Melvin Ruth. Mary J-oan Fry, Mary Fran- ces Briles. FRONT ROW Z Mr. Townsend, Alan Stoll, Barbara Sisson, Gertrude Pugh, Virginia Fry, Mary Jane Dussow, Mary Dell Burnside. CH RISTMAS PAG EANT HER RODS COURT THE MANGEH SCENE THE WVORLD SCENE WWW elQ44S'gUi'g,ggilgyQ?fgjQg1g 'ff - 7 DRAMATICS SENIOR PLAY ' The Senior Play, The Yellow Shadow , an exciting mystery, was presented April 5. The story takes place in Vlewcrest Lodge, on Puget Sound. Mildred, who has j,ust inherited the estate of her rich uncle, has come from New York, accompanied by two friends and her lawyer, to spend the winter here. When they arrive they discover a. murdered man, and the sheriff and coroner are called in to investi- gate. Mildred also discovers her brother Herbert, whom she has not seen for three years. All turns out well for every one in the end, for they discover that the lodge is being used for a Chinese smuggling ring, headed by Wright, Mildred's attorney, who is the'murderer. The cast included: Donna Hollingsworth, George Woodruff, Helen Mahon, Betty Rae Butler, Verna Mae Peters, Bill Lamb, Lloyd Scheibmeir, Harvey Klick, Cleo Mae Foote, and Emerson Tadtman. The play was directed by Mr. Townsend. JUNIOR PLAY The Junior Play, Spring Fever, was presented December 8. The story takes place in a college boarding house in Brookfield. Commencement is approach- ing, and Howard Brant is faced with the danger of not graduating. Upon the arrival of his spinster aunt from California, who has sent him through college, things be- come even more complicated. More confusion enters in when the wealthy parents of Anne Percell, the heart'-beat of Howard, arrive. Mr. Percell who is supposed to finance the building of a new science laboratory for the college is taken for someone else and treated roughly, however all turns out well in the end. The cast is as follows: Richard Lancaster, Melvin Ruth, Dick Buck. Mary Dell Burnside, Betty Simpson, Virginia Fry, Mary Jane Dassow, Chancey Turner, Ger- trude Pugh, Barbara June Sisson, Alan Stoll, and Estil Barnes. CD NTEST PLAYS On Vengence Height , directed by Mr. Townsend, received the rating ol' excellent in the Tri-Valley League Dramatic Festival held at Cherryvale. Emilia Kraft received honorable mention for dramatic ability in the play. Other schools entered in the festival were Humboldt, Cherryvale, Fredonia, Neodesha, and Garnett. The cast included: Emilia Kraft, Norma Lee Duncan, Melvin Ruth, and Alan Stoll. The play, The Dear Departed, directed by Mr. Townsend. received the rating of excellent in the Tri-Valley League Festival at Chanute, Kansas. Fourteen schools participated in the contest. The cast included: Mary Joan Fry, Barbara June Sisson, Richard Lancaster, Virginia Fry, Joesph Kuersteffen and Melvin Ruth. PAGE 37 EASTER F' LAY Blessed are They, an Easter play' was presented by the dramatics class on Good Friday, March 21. The cast included Melvin Ruth, Dorothea Brinkman, Norma Lee Duncan, Al- lan Stoll, Alice Holst, Ermadean Long and Ralph Lake. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT The Christmas Pageant, Peace on Earth, was presented by the entire Y. C. school system December 15. The effective lighting and elaborate costume added to the skillful acting ability of the players. The play was directed by Miss Knotts and Miss Trueblood. The entire faculty of the Yates Center schools cooperated in staging the pageant. Much credit should be given Mr. Townsend who sang many of the solo parts, and to Mr. Creitz who directed the string Sinfonietta. DRAMATICS fffk X fr se. ::f five f ,J PAGE 3E ATHLETICS FIRST ROW: Jimmy Allen, Louis Link, Dean Englebrecht, Marvin Ratts, Marvin Nickel, Billy Trueblood, Buddy' Redfearn, Bob Pingrey, Francis Campbell, My- ron Stockebrand, Harland Easley, Elmer Crumrine, Dale McKinsey, Irvin VVrampe. SECOND ROW: Jimmy Smith. Ted Gould, Ralph Lake, Bill Randall, Elvin Weide, Max Colaw, John Shewell, Carl Smith, Charles Lewis, Bill Steiner, Francis Davis. Ralph Culver. Raymond DeLaughder. THIRD ROW: Coach Grafel, Denzel Philo, Raymond Wood, Starl Driskill, Francis Almond, George Woodruff, Chancey Turner, Lauren Ryan, Fred Steffen, Ken- neth Stockebrand, Curtis Stoll, Jerome Sorenson, Lee Culver. FOURTH ROW: Coach McDonald, Junior Varnum, Conrad Heiman, Dick Buck, Rob Ryan, Glenn Tolle, Chuck Ragland, Bill Lamb, Richard Leighton, Leo Stocke- brand, Ace Clemens, Junior Stockebrand, Richard Slane. A young and inexperienced Wildcat football team showed early form this year by defeating Welda High School in the first game of the season. The Wildcats fol- lowed up this victory by winning from a highly favored Gridley football team by a score of 13-0. This was the first victory' over Gridley for 13 years. After a hard, fought battle at Garnett, the Wildcats were defeated to the tune of 12-0. It was then that Lady Luck put her cruel and merciless finger on the Wildcats. It seemed as if every game the VVildcats played the breaks were against them. A fumble in the first few minutes of play paved the way for Eureka's 33-0 victory over Y. C. Fredonia's power house rolled up a 26-6 decision over Yates Center's foot- ball team. The Wildcat's next game was at Cherryvale. The team was so de- tContinued on Following Pagej FOGTBALL termined to win this game that they' even slept with footballs. Despite a recovered fumble and many bad breaks, the Wildcats out-fought, out-charged, out-played Cherryvale and came home with a 13-6 victory. Although the team fought hard and played every minute of the remaining games, they were never able to escape the cruel hand of fate. In the Thanksgiving game a fumble on the part of Y. C. allowed Burlington one touchdown and they held this score until the last quarter when they' scored again. It is a tribute to the team and to the Coaches, McDonald and Grafel, that despite the fact that the team was inexperienced, out weighed, and out numbered they never gave up or let down. As the old maxium suggests, It's not the fact that you won or lost that counts, but only how you've played the game. PAGE 4D Xxx f 'x fffi XV, s S. 71- FQOTBALIJ .XZI X . sly'-N fx fi t f BASKETBALL Competition in basketball started with Yates Center in the new Tri-Valley League. This league is considered one of the fastest and toughest in the state. The Wildcats dropped the first game to Burlington by a close score. As time went on the Wildcats improved, a high point came when they lost to Eureka by one oint At that time lfureka led the league. Yates Center avenged the Cherryvale de- p . . - - -., ., feat by winning from them at home by a score ot ZZ, to -2. In the first game of the second round, Yates Center defeated Burlington 24 to 22 in an overtime period. The most spectular game of the season was the Wildcat- Independence game in the Fredonia Regional Tournament. The Wildcats led Inde- pendence all the way but during the last few minutes Independence slipped a point ahead and won the game. Independence had beaten such towns as Pittsburg, Coffey- ville, and Chanute. Although the team lost many of their other games they made a good record which Mr. McDonald and Yates Center are proud of. You may expect big things from the 1941 basketball team because most of the team this year was composed of underclassmen. BACK ROVV: Jimmy Allen, Dick Buck, Bob Ryan, Richard Slane, Raymond Pingreyg Kenneth Stockebrand. John Shewell, Bill Randall, Ted Gould. FRONT ROW: Denzel Philo, Chancey Turner, Lauren Ryan, Clark Hollinger, Chuck Ragland, Glenn Tolle, Ronald Naylor, Coach McDonald. 33 6 449 Tennis The tennis team this year had a successful season although they were handi- capped hy the loss of many players from last year. They played in matches with To- ronto. Neosho Falls, Burlington, and other Tri-Valley League towns. Thosc out for tennis we-rc: Girls: Alice Hoist, Mary Dell Burnside, Laura Mae Simpson, Violet Stoll. Boys: Bill Lamb, Ronald Naylor, Dick Ruck, Glenn Tolle, Chancey Turner, Ted Gould, Marvin Nickel, Richard Scott, Dick Plumb. Paul Gregg. The team was coached by Mr. Grafel. PAGE 41 . ,,.. ., Basketball Letter-men TRACK The Yates Center track squad, coached hy Mr. McDonald had a very successful track season. A total of 35 boys were out for track. They entered the following track meets: Fredonia Relay, Emporia Invitation, Burlington Relay, several dual meets. K. U. Relays. and the League meet at Fredonia, Saturday, May 4. In the dual meet with Burlington, Yates Center came out ahead with a score of seventy-eight and a fraction against fifty'-three for Burlington. The results were: 120 H. H.W-lst, Philo, Y. C., and Akers. B, tie, time, 19.1. 200-Yd L. H-lst, Keep, B., 2nd, Akers, B., Time, 23 2. 100-Yd dash-lst, Turner, Y. C., 2nd, Naylor, Y. C., Time, 10.8. Mile Run-Alst, Culver, Y. C., 2nd, Peterson, B., Time, 4:24. 880 Relay--lst, Burlington, Time, 1:42. 440 dash-1st, Turner, Y. C., 2nd, Mahon, B., Time 55.5. 880 Run-lst, DeLong, B., 2nd, Dix, Y. C., Time, 2:13. Medley Relay-Yates Center, Time, 4:01. 220 dash-Ylst. Turner, Y. C., 2nd, Proctor, B., Time, 25.5. Mile Relay-Burlington, Time, 3:38.4. Field Eventsg Pole Vault-mlst, Allen, Y. C., McCormick, Y. C., Tie, Height, 9' 10 . Shot Putt-lst, Sorenson, Y. C., 2nd, Almond, Y. C., Distance, 38' 6 . High Jump-Culver, Y. C., and Tolle, Y. C. Tie. Discus-1st, Sorenson, Y. C. 2nd, Almond, Y. C., Distance, 108' 9 . Javelin-lst, Ragland, Y. C., 2nd, Armstrong B., Distance, 149'. Broad Jump-lst, Allen, Y. C., 2nd, Huston, B., Distance, 17' 3 . PAGE 42 z sag- at fr, N. 21 -,L W. A - - zu: A u5q.vft5d U if. rcylxm NIS Jwu' ciqlumd Yfvglxb 9249? i 33 mv' 1' nz Z., Lk. L. U L, 5 NN ' ffr' A N ' nwi H' V- FN, ' izjv - x t Q x .. .wf , H X5 r. - 5 in 2- 7: 4 . 1 , .. g,k,.M,, Q xx Q. -1- , 'X 'N I- L , fit, uf W . , . '. ' ' ---1 I 5' 'N' 'F' j1i,Sxi'4i 'M 1 ,. f J ,. W F ,.,, ,,,,f ,K X .L QQ, if :kim W N-M : ml - ' if A N P- . I-Ab A, K-1 A R H 3 Nawf- A L -' Li: L-f lguugk QL. q 5 ,, L it f ,, ,,,, ,N Vw 1 A w f il: 4: az. A phi , ' ,L ' i ww vw - PAGE 43 CHARLE5 RAGLAND VIULET STCILL KING 6- QUEEN Charles Ragland and Violet Stoll, both members of the Senior Class, were chosen King and Queen of the 1940 Wildcat. Votes for the King and Queen were determined by the sale of activity tickets. Violet has attended high school here for four years. She has a winning per- sonality and engaged in many school activities. Chuck came to our school as a Junior. He has been very' active in several of the student organizations and is unusually well liked by his fellow students. The Coronation of the King and Queen took place at the Homecoming game on October 20. The impressive ceremony was held in the middle of the football field. The King and Queen Representatives from each of the other classes were: Juniors, Mary Elizabeth Pingrey and Clark Hollingerg Sophomores, Betty Schnell and Raymond Pingreyg Freshmen, Dorothea Brinkman and VVaine Jones. Q. Q A ,ei ri? kyfj Cv, PAGE 44 15 .t-g,eg,grs,f'-.Y-p,-1 5--vi -,is-. WW -v-1-1-.wwf w- . A, ..,w--.W-m,q,,.,,M , 1. JUNIOR I-IIGI-I The Junior High has had a very interesting year in their school work and activities. In music they had the boy's and girl's glee clubs, the beginners band composed of wind :ind string instrumentsg also a numbcr of students played in the high school band. The glee club took a prominent part in the Christmas Pageant and Kenneth Carson went to the Chanute music festival as a soloist. They took part in the Woodson county scholarship and track contest held May 3, and were active in the Emporia Music Festival. They also joined in the observance of an open heuse health day on May 2. In athletics this year 27 basketball boys played in a total of 2G games. The Junior High played in the invitation tournament at Humboldt. In the 14-team tournament called the Tom Thumb Tournament at Leho, they defeated Lebo 21 to 12, lost to Lyndon 18 to 12. and won the consolation with Miller 29 to 16. This year they scored 395 points to their opponents 363 giving them an average of 15.2 points per game. The Junior High joined a league of four townsg Yates Center, Buffalo, Ilene- dict, and Humboldt. The league games for first and second teams are: First Team Second Team Y. C. Opponents Y. C. Opponents 18 Buffalo 10 12 Buffalo 3 24 Benedict 14 22 Benedict 4 24 Coyville 19 24 Coyville 15 'xg 17 Coyville 25 14 Coyville 1 1 N-'gvaffps 14 Buffalo is 32 Buffalo 2 D 3 9 Benedict 10 12 Benedict S xp ff , X sf X Xxvf' Fm:-. E 4 5 T555 GRADES Y ' 2 SENIOR I-IOROSCOPE NAME NICKNA ME MOST BELOVED JOB Barbara Abbott Bobby President of Reading Circle Betty Rae Butler B. R. City Librarian Cleo Mae Foote Feet Working for Salvation Army Carolyn Gucene Carrie Operation of B 85 B Cafe Donna Hollingsworth Donnie Flustered old married woman Alice Holst Allox Baby Snooks Norma Kilby Ragland Wifie Bassoon Player Ermadean Long Little Demon Running a Matrimonial Bureau Imojean Long Jean Author of Music Pieces. Helen Mahon Blondie Ideal Mother Juanita Mentzer Winnie A maid Martha Millson Mart County Attorney Meredith Mollnow Mary Manager of Krueger's Variety Pauline Moorhead Toots Heart-broken old maid Marjorie Mathis Marge Cornetist Ivan Mentzer Rinky Chauffeur for lovers Verna Mae Peters Vernie Opera Singer Juanita Sorenson Nita Dietician Alice Stephens Pansy Yell leader supervisor Violet Stoll Vi Owner of store in Rose Bessie Strand Judy Traveling Bureau Agent Madeline Strong Red Interior Decorator Della Weide Louise Lawyer Doris Weide Ikie Boss of Democrat Party Lee Culver Graceful Millionnaire Playboy Eugene Dix Dixie Adviser to the Lovelorn Robert Yohon Boh Aviator William Lamb Willie Worker on VVPA Richard Mulsow Speedy Famous Debator Lloyd Scheibmeir Scheidie Taxi Company for Piqua Ralph Weiler Wiley Champion Sweeper Robert Wilhite Stony Mile Runner George Woodruff Tuscon Teacher of History Harvey Klick Lullaby Mayor of Batesville Emerson Tadtman Taddy Soda Jerker Tohn Shewell O' Johnnie Little Tough Guy Jean Weide Jeanie Judge in Reno Mertha Easley Mart Nurse in John Hopkins Hospital Betty Chaffin Chaffie Blue Singer Eugene Johnston Booger Invented new type of Model T. Ford Charles Ragland Chuck Hermit Junior Scott Scotty Artist Elsie Kindblade Fatty Superintendent of Y. C. H. S. Norryce Mentzer Gussy Ford Dealer Compliments of a FRIEND FADE 47 FAMOUS LAST WORDS Miss Ireland- Take paper and pencil. Miss Gunnerson- Deposit your gum in the waste basket. Mr. Horsch- Wake up, Emerson. Mr. Grafel- Your next move's out the door. Mrs. Sykes- Come on and recite boys-don't be bashful. Mr. Gillmore- We'll probably have a test. Mr. Lancaster- That reminds me of a story. Miss Knotts- Be quiet. Mr. Creitz- Get your feet on the floor kids. Mr, Mohler- In my experience- Mr. Townsend- Now girls. I'll leave it to you. Miss Hammons- Let's have your attention girls. Miss Trueblood- Be sure the room is cleaned up. Miss Geith- Spit out your gum, Glenn. Mr. McDonald- Don't get too close together or you'll smother to death. PERSONAL GLIMPSESH You can't tell by his looks whether he was disappointed in love or only has dyspepsia. John Shewell. Few people die in love, although lots of people are dead in love. Violet. Never mischievous or tardy be, Or you'll get called by W. L. 'G. Ask Tadtman-he knows. He is a budding genius who is all right until he begins to Blow. Emerson T. His hair has rusted. Chuck. Mother: Shame on you daughter! Letting a boy y0u've only' known six weeks marry you. Why when I was a girl it was considered ill-mannered to let a boy hold your hand until he'd known you several months. Norma: And didn't you say it used to take two weeks to go from New York to Chicago? Bill: Do you admire rnen's clothes? Donna: Yes if they are up-to-date and have a man in them. IT HAPPENED IN CLASS Bill Lamb: Teacher can anyone be punished for something they didn't do? Miss Ireland: Well no of course not. Bill: Well I haven't done my geometry. Mr. Mohler: Where do bugs go in winter? Bob Worthington: Search me. Miss Geith fin Soph Englishl: Turn to your appendix. Richard Slane: Mine has been removed. Bill Greene: Mr. Grafel what is the nature of our exam? Mr. Grafel: Questions largely. Mr. Gillmore tin Chexnistrylz Eva Lee, you may give the physical properties of water. Eva, Lee: Oh, it's wet. Mr. Horsch Cin U. S. History Testl I wish you people would quit shuffling your feet and would use your heads. HUMOR PATRONS' PAGE The lVildcat Staff wish to thank the following business and professional firms for their liberal support which has helped to make possible the publication of The Wildcat. In turn let us patronize them. Leo W. Mills- fGood Luck to the Class of '40J ................ S 3.00 Light 8z Opperman- fCongratulations to the Seniorsj Deg1er's Studio- QCongratulations to the Seniorsj ........ Burnside's Bakery- QCongratulations to the Seniorsj Kingsbury's- C Shop for Mother and the Girlsj ................ McCormick's Garage- CSuccess to the Class of '40j .... Union Gas System, Inc.- QBest Wishes, Seniorsj ............ Kansas Utilities Company- QE1ectricity is cheapj ........ The State Exchange Bank- QCongratulations, Seniorsj F. H. Conger 8z Son -CBest Wishes to the Seniorsj ........ Peerless Laundry- fPeerless pleases particular peoplej Baker's Drug Store- CTO the Seniors, Good Wishesj .... Williams-Heitman Chevrolet Co. -1Luck to Youj ........ Johnson's Furniture and Undertaking- QBest Wishesj Skaggs' Cut-Rate Grocery- CWe Boost the Wildcat? .... Monty's- fFitting Difficult Feet Our Specialtyj ............ Hefner Sz Swope Hdw.- QCongratu1ations, Seniorsj ...... Mrs. Russell's B Sz B Cafe- CCongratulations, Seniorsj Hotel Woodson- CLuck to the Seniorsj ............................ Farmer's Produce- fBring us your Poultry Problemsj Krueger's Variety- fCongratulations to the Seniorsj .... Hick's Jeweler and Optometrist -CCongratu1ationsj .... Peterson's Jewelry- QGifts for Graduationj .................. Campbe1l's Furniture Store- fLuck to the Seniorsi ...... Everybody's Grocery- QCongratulations, Class of '40J lV1atty's-- QCongratu1at1onsJ ................................................ Sing1eton's Market- fMay the Best be Yoursj ................ Plumb's Variety- 1 Best of Luck, Seniorsj .................... Y. C. Book Store- CMay our friendship be everlastingj Penney's- fNot Special Sales but Everyday Savingsj .... Modern Beauty Shoppe- f Congratulations, Seniorsj .... Turk Bros. Food Center- CWe support the Wildcaty... Modern Clea.ners- C Our Sincere Congratulationsj ........ Krueger's Cleaners- CCongratu1ations to the Seniorsj Ted West's Produce- fSuccess to the Seniorsj ................ Beanway Lumber Co.- QCongratulations, Seniorsj ...... Dr. Harry West- fCongratu1ations, Seniorsb ................ F. Ibbetson Service Sta.- fQua1ity has no substitutej Dr. W. L. Varnum- CBest Wishes to the Seniorsj ........ Mahon Motor Co. -CGreetings to a Grand Classy ............ 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 PAGE 49 Kraft's Service Station- fBest Wishes to the Seniorsl 251.00 Dr. George R. Lee- fGood Luck to the Seniorsj ........A... 1.00 Coleman Sz McKenney D-X Service- CCongratu1ationsJ 1.00 I.G.A. Grocery- fThe Home of Good Things to EatJ..t. 1.00 Cantrell Motor Sales- CYours with a Hudsonj ................ 1.00 Redfearn's Phillips 66 Station- CGood Luck, Seniorsj 1.00 Green Lantern Cafe- fBest Wishes, Seniorsj A............... 1.00 Temple Theatre- QMovies are your best entertainmenty 1.00 CORNER MADISON AND WASHINGTON TELEPHONE No. 28 I REGISTER BANK AND OFFICE SUPPLY I E1'cryIl1ing fbi' fha Office Office Furniture Office Supplies Steel Filing Equipment Bank Supplies Party Goods County Books and Blanks Loose-leaf Devices and Blanks Legal Blanks VVriting Paper Printers Rulers Binders IOLA, KANSAS Typewriters . . . Adding Machines . . . Duplicators New, Rebuilt and Used of Most All Makes, Rentals. Ribbons, Supplies and Service for All Machines A. A. WRAY Shop Phone 55 .... Residence Phone 269 Shop at 430 North 12th .... Residence 127 South Sth FREDCINIA, KANSAS CDURTSEY DF THE CHURCHILL MANUFACTU RING CO. 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