1946 Washington High School Yearbook in Bethel, KS (Kansas City) * The Hatchet 1946

BETHEL
THE HATCHET
OF’46
PUBLISHED BY
THE HATCHET STAFF

Left to right—A.. Waugh, J. Mosley, M. Baker, B. Daish.
After many hours of hard work tht
"Hatchet Staff" under the direction of
their very able advisor, Mrs. Waugh
succeeded in securing this new anc
better annual for Washington Rural
High School.
The staff sponsored a ball, held
December 7 in the School Gym fOl
the student body and Alumni. It was
very successful and the first of its kind
held at W.R.H.S.
HATCHET
STAFF
Left to right—B. Frentrop, L. Hendrickson, B. Audas, I. Gaston.
Left to right—C. Stanley, R. Hindman, J. Blair.
Editor in Chief.........MARY BAKEF
Associate Editor......IRVIN GASTOJ>
Business Manager.......JACK MOSLEM
Literary Editors........JO ANN BLAIi
CAROLYN STANLEY
Art Editors.........BARBARA AL'DAS
LOIS HENDRICKSO>
Sports Editors.........BOB FRENTROi
ROSEMARY HINDMAt'
Secretary............BEVERLY DAISE
Advisor..........ALPHALEE WAL'GE
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DEDICATION
To Mrs. Alphalee Waugh, for four years art, physical
education, and commerce instructor of Washington
Rural High School, we, the Hatchet Staff, wish to dedi-
cate this yearbook of 1946.
Throughout her career at this school, she has endeav-
ored to pass on to its students the goodwill, cheerfulness,
leadership, and ambition with which she is naturally im-
bued. Mrs. Waugh has been active in all school activ-
ities and functions. She is the sponsor of the Boys’ and
Girls’ Pep Club, charter sponsor of the Art Club, and
advisor for the Hatchet.
We hereby pay tribute to Mrs. Waugh.
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CLAUDE A. HUYCK, A.B., M.S., Principal
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Northwestern University
University of Arkansas
University of Southern California
LELAND E. WALLACE B.S., M.A.,
Vice-Principal
Central Missouri State Teachers College
Oklahoma State Teachers College
University of Missouri
ADMMSTRATION
Under the able guidance of the administration and Board of Education, Washington
Rural saw another successful year. The faculty members, through their ceaseless efforts
and wise guidance, have maintained for us, and with us, a school of which we are indeed
proud. The board members have contributed unselfishly of their time and effort.
Left to right—Ray Gregory, C. M. Evans, Henry Gauert.
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FACULTY
HELEN M. BARNARD
B.S. Home Economics
Kansas State College, Manhattan
WAYNE W. PRICHARD
B.S. Accounting, Typing
Kansas State Collie, Manhattan
EFFIE M. COVELL
B.S. Biological Science
Kansas State Teachers College,
Pittsburg
University of Southern
California
Colorado University, Boulder
Kansas Slate College, Manhattan
University of Kansas, Lawrence
ERTS
Music, Mechanical
CELESTINE EVANS
B.S. Journalism, Speech
Kansas State Teachers College,
Emporia
University of Kansas, Lawrence
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis
EUGENE W. STEWART
B.S. Industrial Arts, Physical
Education
Kansas State Teachers College,
Pittsburg
University of Missouri,
Columbia
MYRTLE FLEMING
Social Science
Kansas State Teachers College,
Emporia
Kansas City Kansas Junior
College
University of Kansas. Lawrence
University of Kansas City,
Kansas City, Kansas
University of Kansas City,
Kansas City, Missouri
KARLA KADAVY
B.A. Latin. Physical Education
Ottawa University,
Ottawa, Kansas
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis
VIVIAN LYLE McCAFFREY
B.S. English
Kansas State Teachers College,
Emporia
ALPHALEE WAUGH
B.S. Art, Shorthand
Central Missouri State Teachers
College, Warrensburg
University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor
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BARBARA AUDAS
G.R. 1 2 3 4; Girls Glee Club
12 3; Art Club 3 4; Pres. 4;
Washingtonian 4; Hatchet Staff,
Art Ed.
THOMAS BRUNE
Hi-Y 1 2 3 4; V.-Pres. 4; Bd. 4,
Pres.; Fresh. Football; Fresh.
Basketball; V. Basketball 12 3
4. Capt. 4; Track 2 3; Jr. Class
Pres.; "W" Club 2 3 4, Sec.-
Treas. 3. Pres. 4; Art Club 4;
Senior Play.
ELEANOR BALDWIN
Leavenworth High School 1 2
3; G.R. 4.
DALE COOPER
Student Council 3 4; V.-Pres. 4;
' W" Club 3 4, Sec.-Treas. 4;
V. Football 2 3 4, Co-Captain
4; Fresh. Football; Homecom-
ing King 4.
EMALENE BASCH
G.R 1 2 3 4; Cafeteria 2; Sen-
ior Play.
RICHARD BEARY
Hi-Y 3; Debate 4; Washington
fan 3.
MARY BAKER
G.R. 1 2 3 4, Cabinet 3 4; Girls
Glee Club 1 2 3 4; Mixed
Chorus 2 4; Junior Play; Christ-
mas Program 3; Art Club 4, V.-
Pres. 4; Cafeteria 2; Student
Council 3. V. Pres 3- P-n
Club 1 2 3 4, Sec. 4; Wash-
ingtonian 4, Co-Editor; G A.A.
4; One-Act Play 3 4; Speech
Festival 3; Hatchet Staff. Editor
in Chief; Senior Class Sec.; Sen-
ior Play; Salutatorian; Honor
Society.
HAROLD COGSWELL
Piper High School 1; Hi-Y 3;
Mixed Chorus 2 3 4; Debate 3
4; Operetta 2 3 4; Boys Glee
Club 2 3 4; Band 3 4; Student
Council 3; National Forensic
League 3 4, Pres. 4; Track 2 3
4; Boys Ensemble 4; Quill and
Scroll 3 4; Speech Festival 2 3
4; Washingtonian 3; Honor So-
ciety.
BOBBIE BARCUS
G.R. 1 2 3 4; Cabinet 4; Girls
Glee Club 1 2 3 4; Mixed
Chorus 4; Debate 2 3 4; Na-
tional Forensic League 3 4, Sec.
4; Pep Club 1 2 3 4; Speech
Festival 2 3 4; Honor Society.
RAY DUNLAP
Hi-Y 4; Band 4.
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ROBERT FIATTE
Technical High School, Omaha,
Neb. 1 2; Wyandotte 3; Hi-Y
4; "W" Club 4; V. Basketball
4; Washingtonian 4;
MARYLOU BURGER
Ward High School 1; G.R. 3 4;
Pep Club 4.
Pep
Co-
J1M HAM'ME
Hi-Y -
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BOB FRENTROP
Hi-Y 2 3 4, Cabinet 4;
Club 3 4; Hatchet Staff,
Sports Ed; Senior Class V.-Pres.;
Washingtonian. 4.
Vi
Progra
BEVERLY DAISH
Northwest 1; Wyandotte 2; G.R.
3 4; Girls Glee Club 3 4, Sec.
4; Operetta 3 4; Girls Octette
3 4; Pep Club 3 4x Mixed
Chorus 3 4; Senior Pla
M „ixed Chori
tt?4; Christm
ioys Glee C
.2 3 4;a'
1 2 3 4; Sehior Pl
JO ANN BLAIR
G.R. 1 2 3 4, Cabinet 3 4; Girls
Glee Club 1 2 3 4, V.-Pres. .3,
Pres. 4; Mixed Chorus 2 3 4;
Junior Play; Operetta 2 3 4;
Christmas Program 2 3 4; Girls
Octette 1 2 3 4; Student Council
1 2; Pep Club 2 3 4; Homecom-
ing Att. 3 4; Music Festival 2 3
4; Soph. Class Sec.; Hatchet
Staff, Co-Literary Ed.; Honor
Society.
STANLEY FRATZEL
Hi-Y 2 4; "W” Club 4; V.
Football 3 4; Fresh Basketball.
MARY EVELYN CRAWFORD
G.R. 1 2 3 4, Cabinet 2 3; Girls
Glee Club 1 2 3 4; Mixed
Chorus 2 3 4; Debate 3 4; Stu-
dent Council 1; National Foren-
sic League 3 4; Act. Bd. Sec.
4; Washingtonian 4, Co-Editor;
One-Act Play 3 4; Co-Chairman
Bond Drive; Speech Festival 3
4; Pep Club 2 3 4; Senior Play;
Valedictorian; Honor Society.
IRVIN GASTON
Hi-Y 1 2 3 4, Cabinet 2 3 4;
Junior Play; Debate 4; Band 1;
National Forensic League 4;
Pep Club 2 3 4; V. Football 2;
Fresh. Football; One-Act Play;
Hatchet Staff, Ass. Editor; Sen-
ior Play; Honor Society.
ROSEMARY DELICH
G.R. 1 2 3 4, Trea. 4; Girls
Glee Club 1 2 3 4; Mixed
Chorus 2 3 4; Band 2 3 4, Pres.
4; Student Council 2 4; Pep
Cljib 2 3 4, Co-Pres. 4; Cafe-
teria 3 4; Homecoming Queen
4; Washingtonian 4.
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DORIS GILL
G.R. 1 2 3 4; Girls Glee Club
1 2.
JIM HUDGINS
Northeast High School 12 3.
JUDITH HENDERSON
G R. 1 2 3 4; Girls Glee Club
1; Debate 2; Pep Club 4; Wash-
ingtonian 4.
BEN LAFLER
Hi-Y 1 2 4; Mixed Chorus 1 2
4; Operetta 12 4; Boys Glee
Club 12 4; Band 1 2 4; V.
Football 2; Fresh. Football;
Fresh. Basketball; Track 1 2;
Boys Ensemble 12 4; Summer
School 3-
FAYE HERRIN
Dodge City High School 1 2;
Prescott High School 3; G. R.
4; Girls Glee Club 4; Mixed
Chorus 4; Art Club 4, Pep Club
4; Band 4.
IO
ELMER HILL
Mixed Chorus 12 4; Operetta
2; Boys Glee Club 1 2 3 4; "W”
Club 2 3 4, V.-Pres. 4; V. Foot-
ball 2 3 4, Co-Captain 4; Fresh.
Football; Fresh. Basketball;
Track 3; Senior Play.
ELAINE HARRIS
G.R. 1 2 3 4, Cabinet 4; Girls
Glee Club 1 2 3 4, Pres. 1, V.-
Pres. 4; Mixed Chorus 3 4;
Junior Play; Band 2 3 4. Sec. 4;
Student Council 1; Pep Club 1 2
3 4, V.-Pres. 4; G.A.A. 4, Pres.
4; Washingtonian 4; Majorette
1; Fresh. Class Treas.
HAROLD JOHNSON
Mixed Chorus 1 2 3 4; Oper-
etta 3; Boys Glee Club 1 2 3 4;
V. Football 3; Fresh. Football;
Senior Play.
LOIS HENDRICKSON
Edwardsville High School 1,
G.R. 3 4; Pep Club 3 4; Hatchet
Staff, Co-Art Ed.
KENNETH LANDIS
Junior Play; V. Football 4; be
ior Play.
FRED LEIVE
Wyandotte 2; Junior Play.
ROSEMARY HINDMAN
G R. 1 2 3 4; V.-Pres. 3 4;
Girls Glee Club 1 2 3 4; Mixed
Chorus 3 4; Junior Play; Band
2 3 4, V.-Pres. 4; Student Coun-
cil 1 2 4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Pep
Club 1 2 3 4, Treas. 4; Cheer-
leader 3 4; Washingtonian 4;
Hatchet Staff, Co-Sports Ed.;
Fresh. Class Pres.; Hatchet
Queen 4; Cafeteria 4; Honor
Society.
OPAL HUTSLER
Shawnee Mission 1; Wyandotte
2; G.R. 3 4; Girls Glee Club 3
4; Mixed Chorus 3 4; Pep Club
3 4.
JACK MOSLEY
Hi-Y 1. 2 3 4; Junior Play;
Art Club 4, Treas. 4; Student
Council 2; Pep Club 2 3 4 V.-
Pres. 4; "W” Club 4; V. Foot-
ball 3 4; V. Basketball 2 3;
Fresh. Football; Fresh. Basket-
ball; Washingtonian 4; Soph.
Class V.-Pres.; Senior Class
Pres.; Hatchet Staff Business
Mgr.
TACK ODNEAI.
Hi-Y 2 4; Mixed Chorus 1 2
4; Boys Glee Club 12 4; Band
12 4; Pep Club 2 4; Fresh.
Football; Summer School 3; Op-
eretta 12 4.
JO IVESTER
G.R. 1 2 3 4; Girls Glee Club
1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 2 3 4;
Debate 4; Operetta 2 3 4; Art
Club 3 4; Girls Octette 2 3 4;
Pep Club 2 3 4.
CHARLENE KAPKA
Northwest 1; Wyandotte 2; G.R.
4; Band 3 4.
LAWRENCE PUTMAN
Hi-Y 1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus
1 2 3 4; Junior Play; Operetta
2 3 4; Art Club 4; Boys Glee
Club 1 2 3 4; Band 1 2 3 4;
Pep Club 4; V. Basketball 2 3;
Fresh. Football; Fresh. Basket-
ball; Washingtonian 4; Boys En-
semble 2 3 4; Honor Society.
CHARLES ROBERTS
Hi-Y 4; Fresh. Basketball; Soph.
Class Treas.; Student Council 2.
BARBARA LE1MKUHLER
G.R. 1 2 3 4; Girls Glee Club
1 2 3 4. Treas. 4; Mixed Chorus
2 3 4; Debate 3; National Fo-
rensic League 3 4; Pep Club 3
4; Speech Festival 3; Cafeteria
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JULIA ANN MILLER
G. R. 1 2 3 4; Girls Glee Club
1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Stu-
dent Council 1; Pep Club 3 4.
WILBUR SMITH
Hi-Y 1 2 3 4; "W” Club 2 3
4; V.-Football 2 3 4: Fresh.
Football; Fresh. Basketball;
Track 1 2 3 4.
JO PENN
G.R. 1 2 3 4; Girls Glee Club
1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Pep
Club 3 4; Washingtonian 4.
DICK STOREY
Hi-Y 4; Mixed Chorus 1 2 3;
Junior Play; Boys Glee Club 1 2
3 4; V. Basketball 2; Fresh.
Football; Fresh. Basketball;
Washingtonian 4; Treas. Senior
Class.
CAROLYN STANLEY
Blewett High 1; Southern High
1; Sweeny Girls School 2; G.R.
3 4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Girls Glee
Club 3 4; Mixed Chorus 3 4;
Junior Play; Student Council 3
4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Pep Club 3
4; Washingtonian 4; Cafeteria
4; Homecoming Att. 4; Hatchet
Staff; Senior Play.
BOB SHRIVER
Northwest
"W" Club
Track 3 4.
1; Wyandotte
4; V. Football
2;
4;
BETTY NEVIUS
G.R. 1 2 3 4; Girls Glee Club
1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 2 3 4-
Band 1 2 3 4; Pep Club 234’
LEONARD STARCHER
Northwest 1; Wyandotte 2; V.
Football 4.
PRISCILLA RICHMOND
Stevens, Columbia, Mo. 3; G.R.
13 4; Girls Glee Club 1 3 4;
Mixed Chorus 3 4; Junior Play;
Christmas Program 4; Pep Club
3 4; Washingtonian 4, Co-Ed-
itor; Carnation Princess 4; Sen-
ior Play.
DON TROWBRIDGE
Student Council 2; Pep Club
2 3 4, Pres. 4; Fresh. Basket-
ball; Soph. Class Pres.; Junior
Class V. Pres.
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GENE WILLIAMS
Senior Play.
JOHN WALKER
Mixed Chorus 2 3 4; Operetta
3; Boys Glee Club 2 3 4; Band
1 2 3 4, Treis. 4; "W” Club
3 4; V. Football 2 3 4; V. Bas-
ketball 3; Fresh. Football; Fresh.
Basketball; Track 1.
DONALD YATES
Wyandotte 1 2 3.
DEAN YANTZI
Mixed Chorus 2 3 4; Operetta
3; Boys Glee Club 2 3 4; W
Club 3 4; V. Football 2 3 4;
Fresh. Football; Fresh. Basket-
ball; Track 4.
DELORES TUTTLE
G.R. 1 2 3 4; Girls Glee Club
1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 3 4;
Christmas Program 3; Student
Council 1; Pep Club 3 4; Wash-
ingtonian 4.
Eighty-one green, startled freshmen entered the halls of Washington, September 10, 1942, with admiration for
the seniors who so nobly lorded over them. For sponsors we were giver/ Miss Allen, Miss Teter and Mr. Heider. Of-
ficers were Rosemary Hindman, president; Tom Patton, vice-president; John Martin, secretary and Elaine Harris,
treasurer.
Having completed a successful freshman year—dashing sophomores returned in the fall of 1943. Mr. Anderson
replaced Mr. Heider in our sponsor group while Don Trowbridge took the reigns of the presidency, ass;sted by Jack
Mosley, Jo Ann Blair, and C. W. Roberts as vice-president, secretary and treasurer. In a bond contest Resemary Hind-
man and Don Trowbridge were sophomore candidates.
A swarm of enthusiastic juniors stormed the halls on September 7, 1944 to again embark on their educational jour-
ney. President, Tom Brune; vice-president, Don Trowbridge; secretary, Rosemary Delich; and treasurer, Richard Lane
led the class safely over the trials of their junior year. Student council representatives were Carolyn Stanley, Mary
Baker, Harold Cogswell and Dale Cooper. The class gave a very successful play entitled "Professor How Could You?”
and a delightful prom in May.
"Returning for the Finale" this year were 55 high and mighty seniors, to be led through the year by Jack Mosley,
Bob Frentrop, Mary Baker, and Richard Storey as president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer respectively. Stu-
dent council members were Carolyn Stanley, Rosemary Hindman, Rosemary Delich and Dale Cooper. Our new spon-
sors were Mr. Wallace, Miss Evans and Miss Kadavy.
Our fourth successful year was ended by a marvelous commencement week and we had the privilege of being the
first peace-time graduating class in five years.
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GENE WILLIAMS
Senior Play.
JOHN WALKER
Mixed Chorus 2 3 4; Operetta
3; Boys Glee Club 2 3 4; Band
1 2 3 4, Treis. 4; "W" Club
3 4; V. Football 2 3 4; V. Bas-
ketball 3; Fresh. Football; Fresh.
Basketball; Track 1.
DONALD YATES
Wyandotte 1 2 3.
DEAN YANTZI
Mixed Chorus 2 3 4; Operetta
3; Boys Glee Club 2 3 4; "W”
Club 3 4; V. Football 2 3 4;
Fresh. Football; Fresh. Basket-
ball; Track 4.
DELORES TUTTLE
G.R. 1 2 3 4; Giris Glee Club
1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 3 4;
Christmas Program 3; Student
Council 1; Pep Club 3 4; Wash-
ingtonian 4.
Eighty-one green, startled freshmen entered the halls of Washington, September 10, 1942, with admiration for
the seniors who so nobly lorded over them. For sponsors we were giver? Miss Allen, Miss Teter and Mr. Heider. Of-
ficers were Rosemary Hindman, president; Tom Patton, vice-president; John Martin, secretary and Elaine Harris,
treasurer.
Having completed a successful freshman year—dashing sophomores returned in the fall of 1943. Mr. Anderson
replaced Mr. Heider in our sponsor group while Don Trowbridge took the reigns of the presidency,'ass'sted by Jack
Mosley, Jo Ann Blair, and C. W. Roberts as vice-president, secretary and treasurer. In a bond contest Rosemary Hind-
man and Don Trowbridge were sophomore candidates.
A swarm of enthusiastic juniors stormed the halls on September 7, 1944 to again embark on their educational jour-
ney. President, Tom Brune; vice-president, Don Trowbridge; secretary, Rosemary Delich; and treasurer, Richard Lane
led the class safely over the trials of their junior year. Student council representatives were Carolyn Stanley, Mary
Baker, Harold Cogswell and Dale Cooper. The class gave a very successful play entitled "Professor How Could You?"
and a delightful prom in May.
"Returning for the Finale” this year were 55 high and mighty seniors, to be led through the year by Jack Mosley,
Bob Frentrop, Mary Baker, and Richard Storey as president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer respectively. Stu-
dent council members were Carolyn Stanley, Rosemary Hindman, Rosemary Delich and Dale Cooper. Our new spon-
sors were Mr. Wallace, Miss Evans and Miss Kadavy.
Our fourth successful year was ended by a marvelous commencement week and we had the privilege of being the
first peace-time graduating class in five years.
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JUNIORS
RESHMEN
UNDERCLASS
SOPHOMORES
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Fourth row—left to right—C. Crouss, G. Gundel, G. Cowan,
K. Lewallen, C. Priddy, R. Holich, H. Cygan, B. McKain,
M. Fisher, N. Roberts, L. Murphy. Third row—left to right
—J. Vose, M. Fehrenbach, D. Hunter, V. Cole, B. Ridge-
way, M. Krstolic, G. Mueller, G. Kasper, J. Lindsay, G.
Clark, J. Duffy. Second row—left to right—J. Flauding, C.
Duderstadt, G. Juranich, R. Haling, W. Dolman, J. Big-
ham. J. Sass, H. Taylor, E. Russell, M. Jambrosic. First row
—left to right—Mr. Wren, Sponsor, E. Fisher, R. Miehelic,
L. Theno, B. Horvat, B. Moon, J. Thompson, W. Materson,
B. Fleming, D. Eubanks.
THE
JUNIOR
CLASS
Highlights of the year for the Juniors was, their
play "He was a Gay Senorita,” a three act comedy.
Juniors participating were Dwane Crowell, Elaine
Russell, Don Farrell, Joan Bigham, La Verne Taylor,
Rosie Miehelic, Mildred Jambrosic, Billy Trapp,
Esther Bechtold, Roy Barker and Mary Ann Fehren-
bach. Dwane Crowell was especially interesting as a
senorita.
Elaine Russell, Clarence Priddy and Bill Moon had
leads in the operetta, "The Lucky Jade” with many
other juniors taking minor parts in production.
Officers are: Dwane Crowell—President, Clarence
Priddy—Vice-President, Doris Jean Carlson—Secre-
tary, Bill Moon—Treasurer, Mildred Jambrosic—
Cheerleader. Mrs. Wallace Wren and Mrs. Fleming,
Sponsors.
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Fourth row—left to right—B. Smith, D. Ellington, D. Crow-
ell, C. Theroff, M. Caldwell, J. Peerson, J. Massey, D. Bled-
soe, L. Gushee, V. Waldo, D. Cave. Third row—D. Mourn-
ing, I. Barker, E. Bechtold, D. Ayers, D. Carlson, D. Siefert,
D. Richards, C. Rogers, L. Amos, H. West, W. Smith.
Second row—B. Barnard, L. Taylor, D. Shore, E. Myers, J.
Clarence Priddy, Charles Duderstadt, Dick Rich-
ards. Bob Fiatte, Charles Rogers and Jack Peerson
made the varsity basketball squad. Dick Richards,
Jack Peerson, Clarence Priddy, George Juranich,
Charles Crouss and Gene Clark lettered in football
this year. Dwane Crowell showed outstanding abil-
ity for running the mile in track.
The following students were chosen to represent
the class in student council: Beverly McKain, Joan
Bigham, Bill Moon and Billy Trapp.
Doris Jean Carlson served as drum majorette with
the band. Elaine Russell was chosen by the pep club
as one of the school cheerleaders. Joan Bigham was
elected by the class as homecoming attendant.
In the Hatchet popularity contest, their contestants
were Joan Bigham and Dick Richards, who was
elected king. The Junior Class was well represented
in the music department with several participating
in the various ensembles.
Parties, assemblies, Junior-Senior Prom and an all
school dance were sponsored by their class.
Here’s to the "Juniors!” They are indeed an ag-
gressive group.
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Fourth Row—D. Diamond, M. Myers. S. Snare, N. Newman. L. Brune, J. Benham, L. Fiatte, K.
Hellwig, D. Bernard, D. Perry, G. DuGraw. Third Row—J. Werner, T. Haines, R. Saunders, D.
Horner, R. Laughlin, D. Flaggard, N. Shore, J. Fleming, S. Barr, M. Miller. Second Row—M.
Evans. M. Marquis, D. Trowbridge, M. Ayers, V. Diamond, M. Morviac, D. Mosley, B. Rosche,
R. Adair, A. Harris. First Row—Mr. Prichard, sponsor, L. DuBois, D. Cook, C. Shriver, K.
Wooden, C. Bates, B. Mooney, M. Mitchell, Mrs. Barnard, sponsor.
The Sophomore class of this year consists of eighty-five bright and eager
young members.
They have entertained with several parties. A Hallowe’en Party at Wyan-
dotte County Lake, October 12, a skating party at the Jayhawk Roller Rink,
and a Christmas Party, December 11, in the school gymnasium afforded
entertainment for all.
The class was well represented in both basketball and football. James
Bandy and Ray Harvey represented them on the varsity football squad and
E. C. Prowell and Ray Harvey on the varsity basketball five.
SOPHOMORE
CLASS
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Fourth Row—C. Kapka, J. Bandy, R. Harvey, E. Buckler, D. Gorsline, L. Brunker, L. D. Jaccard,
E. Tyler, J. Van Fleet; L J. Hedstrom. Third Row—W. Theno, E. C. Prowell, J. Maxfield,
E. Murphy, H. Eberle, A. Hollander, J. Gast, V. Bishop, G. Wells, C. Sublett. Second Row—B. Saul,
N. Jennings, U. Basch, W. Lindsay, R. Leavendusky, C. Cooper, J. Bigham, A. Armstrong, M. Wasco,
J. Mahr. First Row—D. Sewell, M. Burton, D. Clark, L. Budy, F. Hoendorf, A. Trader, J. McKain,
W. Good, L. Bradwell, Mr. Stewart, Sponsor.
Dorothea Diamond was chosen by the Sophomores as one of the
attendants of the homecoming royalty. Representing the Sophomore
class in the Hatchet contest were Joyce Bigham and Dick Mosley.
Joyce placed second in standing, and Dick Mosley was third.
Those newly elected into Pep Club are: Joe Henley, L. J. Hed-
strom, Jack Hindman, Bob Culberson, and Jackie McKain.
The officers are: Martha Ayers, President; Jim Maxfield, Vice-
President; and Dick Mosley, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. E. W. Stew-
art is head sponsor and assisting him are Mrs. Helen Barnard and
Mr. Wayne Prichard.
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Fourth rou——J. Walker, B. Brooks, B. Nye, D. Waldo, E.
Vought, B. Odneal, H. Soptich, H. Stromeyer, M. Hanson,
D. Kapka. Third row—R. Landell, C. Stanley, M. Piper,
L. Laughlin, D. Pierce, R. Leavendusky, A. Grove, C. Mahr,
R. Porter. Second row—L. Gilmore, J. Peerson, N. Eismen,
J. Ward, G. Gottman, F. Bigham, A. Payne, M. Millich,
A. Adams, R. Starcher. First row—Mrs. McCaffery, D.,
Bates, S Gast, J. Hendrickson, A. DeVore, M. Walker, J.
Fields, C. Fouts, B. Potts, Mrs. Waugh.
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FRESHMEN
CLASS
The Freshman class of this year is being led by
ecil Rogers, President; Henry Soptich, Vice-Presi-
dent; Nick Eishman, Secretary-Treasurer; and Mary
Ann Rodina, Cheerleader.
At a party the class had in the school gym last fall
they played games and danced. The highlight of the
evening was a "broom dance.”
Evelyn Allen was the freshman attendant to the
Queen at the Homecoming celebration. Joyce Prich-
ard and Jimmy Peerson represented the class as the
candidates for Hatchet King and Queen.
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The Freshmen were well represented in the field
of sports. The following twenty-three boys lettered
in football: J. Ward, J. Walker, A. Andrews, J. Rand,
G. Gottham, L. Gilmore, C. Rogers, H. Soptich, B.
Odneal, N. Eisman, J. Peerson, G. Randall, E. Vaught,
K. Gallehugh, T. Lewallen, D. Waldo, B. Nye, R.
Rees, B. Potts, F. Bigham, J. Wray, D. Kapka, and
H. Roark.
The following nine boys played and lettered in
Freshman basketball: G. Gottman, L. Gilmore, F.
Bigham, N. Eisman, C. Rogers, J. Peerson, H. Sop-
tich, J. Walker, and J. Ward.
The class of '49 is the largest class in Washington
Rural, with a total of one hundred and five members.
The class sponsors are Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Waugh, and
Mrs. McCaffrey.
Fourth row—G. Lewallen, G. Randall, J. Wray, C. Rogers,
C. Ellington, 1. Theroff, R. Rees, J. Prichard. B. Delich, C.
Renkoski, F. Landis, H. Widener, J. Cunningham. Third
row—J. Hallier, B. Dooley, R. Logan, A. Voight, M. Craw-
ford, J. Shore, K. Gallehugh, A. Andrews, M. Bidwell, J.
Erlewine, E. Meyers. Second row—J. Winters, D. Haling, J.
Riedesel, R. Wooden, P. Nation, D. Kelly, J. Gates, V. Bailey,
M. Bradwell, M. Rodina, B. Campbell, V. Winters. First row
—Mr. Roberts, G. Smith, N. Gushee, M. Majewski, E.
Mourning, M. Miller, S. O’Donald, E. Allen, E. Cave, L
Albers, J. Lauber, M. Atkins, S. Westoff.
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First row—left to right—R. Hindman, D. Diamond, J. Prichard, C. Stanley, G. Gottman, B. Trapp,
B. Moon, Claude Huyck, Sponsor. Second row—left to right—R. Delich, E. Herdman, A. Hollander,
L. Bruriker, R. Harvey, B. McKain, D. Cooper, J. Peerson, J. Bigham.
COUNCIL
OFFICERS
President—Carolyn Stanley
Vice-Pres.—Dale Cooper
Sec.-Treas.—Rosemary Hindman
The Student Council is an organization composed of four
representatives from each class. Meetings are held every two
weeks in which the members freely discuss school probems and
projects that can be carried on for the betterment of the school.
Dancing during noon hour and regular picture shows are
two projects that have been carried over since last year.
The Student Council sponsored the first student dance held
this year and worked with the Hatchet Staff on the Hatchet
Ball.
A line party was held in early January at the Electric Theater
for Student Council members and their guests.
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Standing—left to right—Miss Covell, M. Baker, L. Putman,
H. Cogswell, I. Gaston. Seated—left to right—B. Barcus, J.
Blair, M. Crawford, R. Hindman.
HONOR
SOCIETY
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Eight members of the senior class were chosen to represent the National Honor Society.
They were selected on the four principles of the society—leadership, character, scholar-
ship, and service.
The National Honor Soc ety is nation wide, each school having its own chapter. The
Washington Rural chapter was organized under the leadership of Miss Covell in 1936.
The creed of the society is: I pledge myself to be honorable, to serve, to lead aright,
to uphold scholarship, and thus keep alive the sacred flame.
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Fifth Row—J. Henley, E. Myers, D. Haling, J. Hammett, K. Gallehugh, J. Odneal, B. Moon,
J. Wray, R. Barker, J. Hindman, A. Andrews, C. Faust, P. Nation. Fourth Row—B. Delich, J.
Prichard, A. Grove, C. Stanley, M. Bryant, D. Cave, J. Massey, J. Henderson, I. Barker, D. Carlson,
D. Bledsoe, V. Waldo, L. Gushee, M. Crawford. Third Row—M. Ayers, B. Liemkuler, J. Blair,
B. DuBois, O. Hustler, C. Stanley, B. Campbell, P. Richmond, R. Delich, B. Barcus, D. Tuttle, M.
Nauman, R. Hindman. Second Row—M. Marquis, E. Allen, D. Diamond, E. Cave, M. Miller, M.
Scichepine, A. Voigt, C. Riedsel, D. Trobridge, B. Beck. J. Lauber, V. Diamond, A. Waugh, spon-
sor. First Row—B. Mooney, J. Penn, M. Stevens, V. Wieners, N. Shore, J. Fleming, M. Mitchell,
E. Lindsay, M. Miller, N. Gushee.
The Pep Club has been a very active organization this year. Not only
in cheering at games but in giving numerous parties and sponsoring the
"All Letterman Banquet and Dance.”
The Pep Club had charge of all Pep assemblies and did a good job at it.
A pep assembly was held before each game.
CLUB
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Fifth Row—H. Eberle, R Frentrop, G. Juranich, L. Brunker, E. Buckler, J. Grindle, C. Priddy,
E. Vaught, G. Mueller, G. Tyer, L. Putman, D. Trowbridge.
Fourth Row—B. McKain, E. Harris, M. Baker, M. Burger, F. Herrin, J. Miller, J. Mosley, J. Max-
field, L. D. Hedstrom, L. Brune, J. McKain, J. Flauding.
Third Row—B. Trapp, D. Mosley, B. Culberson, D. Crowl, I. Gaston, B. Brooks, J. Shore, L. Taylor,
V. Cole, L. Hendrickson, L. Theno, M. Crawford, E. Becktold, J. Bigham.
Second Row—J. Sass, M. Jambrosic, B. Horvat, J. Bigham, B. Nevius, A. Hollander, M. Kristolic,
R. Mihelcic, D. Ayers, C. Sublett, G. Wells, E. Russell.
First Row—F. Hoendarf, J. Vose, M. Myers, J. Hendrickson, C. Cooper, M. Millick, D. Clark,
M. Burton, M. Evans, J. Ivester, B. Daish.
This year, for the first time, the Boys’ and Girls’ Pep Club was com-
bined into one organization to increase the efficiency and make it a
better club.
Together the Girls’ and Boys’ Pep Club sold pop and candy at all
home games to raise'money to finance the Letterman Banquet. The
uniforms were red jackets and white shirts.
The officers of the organization are as follows: Co-Presidents—
Rosemary Delich, Don Trowbridge. Co-Vice-Presidents—Elaine Harris,
Jack Mosely. Secretary—Mary Baker. Treasurer—Rosemary Hindman.
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The cheerleaders have done an excellent job
this year. Elaine Russell was elected by the pep
club and Rosemary Hindman, Mary Ann Mar-
quis, Joyce Bingham, Veneta Diamond, and
Martha Ayers. They were responsible for the
Joyce Bigham
various pep assemblies.
Elaine Russell
Doris Jean Carison
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Back rou—left to right—D. Richards. D. Cooper, C. Priddy, Coach Stewart, D. Yantzi, C. Duder-
staudt. Front row—left to right—W. Smith, J. Walker, T. Brune, J, Peerson, E. Hill.
The "W” Club under the sponsorship of Coach Stewart is com-
posed of those boys who have earned at least one varsity letter in
any major sport.
This Club boasts and carries out the roughest initiation in the
school.
This year fourteen new members were admitted to the club. They
were Bob Schriver, Stanley Fratzel, Bob Fiatte, Jack Mosley, Dwane
Crowl, Charles Crouss, Robert Haling, E. C. Prowell, Ray Harvey.
Dick Mosley, James Bandy, L. D. Jaccard, George Juranich, and
Cecil Rogers.
The climax of the athletic season was a party given for the "W"
Club members and their dates.
Tom Brune is president, Elmer Hill is vice-president, and Dale
Cooper secretary-treasurer.
THE “W” CLUB
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Fourth Row—M. Walker, D. Pierce, A. Voight, J. Hendrickson, O. Hutsler, C. Stanley, P. Richmond, R. Delich, C. Mahr, D
Leavendusky, A. Paine. Third Row—R. Starcher, M. Millich, C. Stanley, J. Cunningham, C. Cooper, D. Cave, R. Porter, R. Landell
A.    Adams, D. Bates. Second Row—N. Jennings, J. Prichard, S. Gast, W. Basch, B. Audus, L. Leavendusky, W. Lindsey, B. Delich’
A. De Vose. J. Bigham. First Row—M. Heald, A. Trader, B. Saul, E. Fisher, C. Kappa, J. Gates, M. White, M. Barton.
THE
GIRL
Purpose: To Find and Give the Best
Slogan: To Face Life Squarely
Colors: Blue and White
Officers of the organization are as follows: Carolyn Stanley, President; Rosemary
Hindman, Vice-President; Joan Bigham, Secretary; Rosemary Delich, Treasurer; Doris Jean
Carlson, Program Chairman; Elaine Harris, Social Chairman; Lucille Theno, Devotional
Chairman; Bobbie Barcus, Service Chairman; Mary Baker, Publicity Chairman; Jo Ann
Blair, Music Chairman; Miss Kadavy, Sponsor.
RESERVES
n riT T1.WiT Leimkuhler, C R.edesel D Ayers, H. Widener, D. Flaggard, D. Sewell, I. Barker, D. Carlson, M.
D. Clark Third Row-J Massey J. Mahr L Laughlin, D. Tuttle. L. Budy, F. Hoendorf, J. Henderson. M. Bryant, A. Grove. »
Taylor. Second Row-C Sublet R. Logan S. Barr. L. Gushee, D. Bledsoe, V. Waldo. N. Newman. M. Crawford, B. Dooley.
Row—R. Hindman, D. Kelly, M. Miller, M. Myers, J. Hallier, M. Evans, B. Campbell J Blair B Barcus
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Fourth Row—D. Mourning, B. Pouppirt, M. Moravac, M. Bradwell, J. Vose, M.
Rodina, V, Bailey, M. Nauman, N. Shore, D. Diamond. Third Row—E. Allen, B.
Beck, M. Marquis, M. Ayers. J. Fleming, D. Trowbridge, V. Diamond, V. Winner,
M. Mitchell, E. Lindsey. Second Row—J. Lauber, M. Miller, E. Mourning, N. Gushee,
M. Stevens, J. Penn, C. Bates, U. Bowline. First Row—E. Cave, S. Wristhoff, L.
Albers, G. Smith, M. Atkins, S. O’Donnell, M. Majewski, B. Mooney.
The Girl s Reserve, junior branch of the Y.W.C.A., is a group created
for the purpose of bringing together girls in the school and establishing
a Christian ideal of living.
Miss Kadavy, the sponsor, has advised the girls in all undertakings,
some of which were: Heart Sister Week, Mother-Daughter Tea, selling
bangles, and a get-acquainted party for the new member.
Monthly cabinet suppers were held this year at the homes of the different
cabinet members.
Fourth Row—F. Herod, L. Murphy, N. Roberts, M. Baker, E. Harris, H. Cygan, B.
McKain, V. Cole, J. Bigham, M. Fisher, J. Miller. Third Row—M. Burger, M. Kris-
tolic, M. Crawford, B. Ncvius, A. Hollander, E. Baldwin. J. Gast, B. Ridgeway, E.
Bechtold, B. Horvat. Second Row—D. Hunter, M. Fehrenbach, L. Theno, E. Russell,
J. Sass, V. Bishop, L. Hendrickson, M. Jambrosic, R. Mihelcic. First Row—Miss
Kadavy, sponsor; B. Daish, G. Wells, F. Sandis, M. Wasko, C. Renkoski, M. Piper,
J. Ivester, A. Armstrong.
Standing—left to right—Miss Evans, M. Bryant, B. Trapp, A. Hollander, R. Beary, J. Duffy, V.
Seifert. Seated—left to right—I. Gaston, B. Barcus, M. Crawford, H. Cogswell, H. Eberle, J. Ivester.
DEBATE
The Debate team this year took part in three invitational tournaments,
the District and State. The first team consisted of Mary Crawford and
Harold Cogswell, first and second affirmatives; Irvin Gaston and Bobbie
Barcus, first and second negatives.
This team was the second in the school’s history to go to the State Tourn-
ament. They were also invited to the N.F.L. National Tournament at
Omaha, Neb. but due to a state law against attending national tournaments
they were unable to attend.
V-v—ir' r^U~Iel‘ 10 r,Rb‘~\ Duffy-, B- Leimkuhler, I. Gaston, H. Eberle, A. Hollander, H. Cogswell.
T M1SS Evan5‘ F"SI r0Ur~ eft 10 r^hl~M- Bryant- D. Carlson. B. Barcus, M. Crawford, B. Trapp.
MEL
The National Forensic League is a speech organization that recognizes
your progress in speaking and debating. Students holding twenty points
in debating and speaking are eligible. The emblem of this organization
is a key with the eye of wisdom and the lamp of knowledge. According
to the number of points, the stone in the eye is changed.
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Left to right—back row—TA. Nauman, D. Bledsoe, D. Kelly, A. Adams, M. Bell, L. Laughlin, M. Crawford, L.
Gushee, J. Sass. Third row A. Voight, M. Ayers, B. Campbell, J. Cunningham, J. Bigham, F. Landis, B.
Dooley, J. Gates, M. Stevens. Second row E. Mourning, G. Hutchinson, B. Langston, E. Allen, E. Cave, G.
Smith, E Bowlinne, V. Winners. First row—M. Miller, L. Alberts, M. Rodina, M. Atkins, N. Gushee, J.
Lauber, M. Marquis, M. Mitchell, Sponsor, Miss Kadavy.

The Washington Rural High School Girls’ Athletic Association
was organized in November, 1945, by the physical education teacher,
Miss Karla Kadavy. They were classified and divided into three
groups, according to the facilities for carrying out the program.
The aims of the associations are as fellows: Sportsmanship,
Games, Posture, Health and Hygiene.
To be eligible to earn an award each girl must have a grade in
three academic subjects. Points are given for each sports activity.
Class tournaments are held and the teams are organized and
directed by class manager, the games are refereed by the director of
physical education, while the students are used as time keepers,
umpires, and scorers.
Officers are: President—Elaine Harris; Secretary—Martha Ayers;
Point Secretary—Connie Stanley; Athletic Manager—Bernice Delich.
Back row, left to right—R. Porter, E. Russell, M. Baker, E. Harris, A. Hollander, H. Cygan, J. Miller, V. Cole,
B.    McKain, C. Stanley, E. Herdman. Third row, left to right—A. DeVore, J. Bigham, A. Hutcheson, M. Myers,
M. Walker, J. Hendrickson, M. Piper, B. Delich, J. Prichard, A. Grove. Second row, left to right—V. Bailey,
B. Beck, V. Bailey, D. Leavendusky, R. Landell, D. Diamond, D. Trowbridge, E. Lindsey, C. Mahr. First row,
left to right—R. Starcher, M. Millich, L. Alcott, D. Pierce, J. Vose, V. Diamond, H. Widener, Sponsor, Miss
Kadavy.
Back rou—C. Kapka, J. Peerson, G. Williams, K. Lewallen, R. Dunlap, C. Priddy, T. Brune, B. Nye, J. Grindel G Muel-
ler, Second rou—V Duffy, J. Mosley, S. Fratzel, B. Frentrop, D. Kapka, L. Putman J. Lindsay L Brunker H. Eberle J. Mc-
Kain. Frst rou—Mr. Wallace, sponsor, I. Gaston, J. Flauding, C. Duderstadt, W. Smith, J. Maxfield, R. Storey, C. Theroff,
C.    Rogers, D. Crowl.
The purpose of the Hi-Y as an organization is to create,
maintain and extend throughout the school and community
high standards of Christian character.
The cabinet consisted of the following: Dwane Crowl, pres-
ident; Tom Brune, vice-president; Jack Peerson, secretary;
Clarence Priddy, treasurer; Hugh Eberle, devotional chair-
man; Bill Smith, music chairman; Irvin Gaston, social chair-
man; Bill Trapp, program chairman; Bob Frentrop, publicity
chairman and Jim Maxfield, World Brotherhood.
Activities of the year were speakers, gym nights, swims at
the Y.M.C.A., and programs of entertainment. The high-
light of the year was the participation in the intercity con-
ference for Hi-Y held at Rosedale.
Back row—J. Wray, W. Smith, B. Smith, B. Moon, J. Thompson, M. Caldwell W Masterson B Fleming D. Shore, L-
Taylor. Second row—G. Lewallen, A. Andrews, D. Mosley, J. Hindman, J. Shore B Trapp j’ Odneal K. Gallehugh, *•
Barker, R. Cox. F/rrZ row—Mrs. Wallace, sponsor, C. Fouts, J. Winters, K. Wooden M Bidwell R Wooden P. Nation, J-
Fields, B. Potts. L. Dubois.
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The Washingtonian has added one more year to its
fine record of successful operation. Under the super-
vision of Miss Celestine Evans, the paper has been
printed and published every two weeks.
A new staff is selected each semester. The staff
for the first semester.
Seated—left to right—J. Penn, C. Stanley, R. Hindman, E.
Harris, J. Hammett, R. Storey, C. Priddy, J. Henderson, R.
Fiatte. Standing—left to right—R. Delich, R. Barker, D.
Carlson, M. Crawford, Miss Evans, J. Bigham, B. Audas, D.
Bledsoe, M. Baker, P. Richmond.
The staff for the second semester:
Co-Editors. . . ..........Mary Baker and Priscilla Richmond
News Editor...................................Delores Tuttle
Editorial Manager...........................Carolyn Stanley
Feature Editor.............................Dorothy Bledsoe
Sports Editors.........Clarence Priddy and Richard Storey
Advertising Manager.....................Rosemary Hindman
Assistant Advertising Manager................Barbara Audas
Business Manager...............................Jack Mosley
Circulation Manager...........................Elaine Harris
Co-Editors.......Mary Evelyn Crawford and Joan Bigham
News Editor...........................Doris Jean Carlson
Editorial Manager........................Rosemary Delich
Feature Editor...........................Judith Henderson
Sports Editors...........Rosemary Hindman and Bob Fiatte
Advertising Manager.......................Carolyn Stanley
Business Manager...........................Jim Hammett
Circulation Manager...........................Roy Barker
Assistant Manager................................Jo Penn
WASHINGTONIAN STAFF
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Third Row—E. Prowell, J. Gast, F. Herrin, J. Brune, E. Tyer, J. Mosley, L. Brune. Second Row—
L. Amos, B. Culberson, J. Flauding, M. Baker, J. Ivester, B. Audas. First Row—Mrs. Waugh, D.
Carlson, C. Marxen, M. Evans, B. Colman.
With many artistically inclined students deserving a chance to further their
talent, the need for, a National Art Honor Society was realized last year when
Washington was granted her charter for membership.
Requirements for membership are high scholastic rating, ten projects judged
and selected by reliable judges.
Officers are: Barbara Audas—President; Mary Baker—Vice-President; Joanne
Gast—Secretary; Jack Mosley—Treasurer; Mrs. Waugh, Sponsor.
CAFE-
Back row—R. Delich, L. Hendrickson, C. Stanley, L. Theno, H. Cygan, H. Taylor, M. Burger, N-
Newman. Front row-Mts. Shed, R. Hindman, M. White, D. Diamond, B. Daish, D. Cave, B. Beck.
D. Trowbridge, Mrs. Barnard.
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One of the most valuable undertakings in the history of Washington Rural was the
cafeteria, managed under the auspices of the War Food Administration, a branch of the
O.P A. Working under this plan, the government provides surplus food for the cafeterias
use in addition to other foods and pays for part of each plate served.
Mrs. Helen Barnard, home economic instructor, has under her supervision, fifteen
girls who contribute one hour each day working in the cafeteria. This course also counts
as a credit. Mrs. A. R. Shed of Bethel spends the entire day working with the girls-
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Top row—Lejt to right—B. Dubois, R. Delich, C. Stan-
ley, P. Richmond, J. Bigham, E. Harris, M. Baker, F.
Herrin, B. Ridgeway, A. Hollander, V. Bishop, M. Heald,
kuhler, L. Theno, J. Miller, D. Bledsoe, B. Saul, J. Big-
D. Ayers, B. McKain. Fourth row—lejt to right—M.
Jambrosic, J. Penn, I. Barker, D. Carlson, B. Leim-
ham, L. Budy, C. Sublet, C. Riedesel. Third row—lejt
to right—S. Snare, O. Hustler, G. Wells, J. Vose, M.
Crawford, V. Waldo, M. Evans, D. Diamond, N. Shore,
J. Fleming D. Tuttle, M. Bryant. Fourth row—lejt to
right—B. Daish, J. Blair, B. Beck, V. Diamond, B. Bar-
cus, D. Trowbridge, M. Ayers, M. Marquis, M. Mitchell,
D. Cave. Fijth row—J. Ivester, B. Nevius, J. Sass, R.
Mihelcic, E. Bechtold, M. Nauman, R. Hindman.
The Girls Glee Club of ’46 participated »n in-
pet Sen-ice, "Why the Chimes Rang. T ,ey , . anj London
dividual numbers at the Welborn Community .mkers for the
Heights Methodist Church, with many special numbers
Parent Teachers Association. < 1 j
Members of this organization are chosen throug rY
at the beginning of the school year. .,
They took pit i„ the operetta the "Lucky Jade held March
twenty-second in our auditorium. . * r:i
For the spring music festival held at Washington RurhaljJonPn"r
18, they took part in the three hundred voice choir, wit g
Springs, Turner, Rosedale, Wyandotte as oppone • •
Thayer Gaston, Chairman of Graduate Department of K.U. w
their guest and speaker. FHine
Officers are: President—Jo Ann Blair; Vice- r^‘ 5 £eim-
Harris; Secretary—Beverly Daish; Treasurer
kuhler. 7 1
QRLSGLEE
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The mixed chorus of ’45-’46 consisted of 56 girls
and 28 boys. The group sang many selections, gave
programs at the Welborn Community Church, the
London Heights Methodist Church and participated
in the league Spring Festival.
This year the 72 piece band furnished music for
many school activities including plays, basketball
and football games.
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Washington was host to the league Spring Festival,
April 18, at which time a 150 piece massed band and
a 300 voice chorus were presented under the direc-
tion of Dr. E. Thayer Gaston of the University of
Kansas.
Mr. Leland Roberts is director for both the band
and mixed chorus.
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First rou—C. Priddy, L. Putman, H. Eberle, H. Cogswell, J. Maxwell. Second row—M. Calwell, B.
Moon, B. Trapp, J. Odneal, L. Dubois, M. Mitchell, pianist.
BOYS
The girls octette and boys ensemble are selected at the
first of the year from tryouts held by Mr. Roberts. The boys
ensemble sang at the Parent-Teachers reception and both
groups sang at the district musical festival held at Lawrence.
Leland Roberts is the director.
Left to right—M. Heald pianist, M. Jambrosic, E. Russell, J. Ivester, B. Leun
kuhler, D. Carlson, B. Daish, M. Nauman, J. Blair.
OCTETTE
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Top row—J. Hammett, K. Landis, E. Hill, I. Gaston, Mrs. McCaffrey, H. Johnson, T. Brune, G.
Williams. First rou~~C. Stanley, E. Basch, M. Crawford, M. Baker, P. Richmond, B. Daish.
PLS¥
The evening of April 26th the W.R.H.S. auditorium was a setting for a
spooky old mansion. "Bolts and Nuts’’ a play by Jay Tobias was presented
by the Senior Class.
Miss Rebecca Bolt (Mary Crawford) whose hobby is psychoanalysis
inherits this spooky old mansion from an eccentric brother, she turns it
into a sanitarium for patients with phobias and nervous diseases, much
to the dismay of her niece, Benita (Priscilla Richmond). The nuts start
to pour in, and the fun began. Lutie Spinks (Emalene Basch) the man-
hating maid, has a nervous habit of winking that gets her into trouble
with flirtatious men patients.
Gertie Glossop (Mary Baker) has a contagion phobia and all but
asphyxiates everybody else with her various spraying machines.
Cadwalleder Clippy (Jim Hammett) has a cat-phobia and is frightened
nearly out of his wits by the pet cat of malicious little Wilbur (Kenny
Landis) a problem child.
Prunella Figg (Beverly Daish) suffers from claustrophobia. Martha
Grubb, (Carolyn Stanley) the cook fairly wallows in melancholy, and
Plunkett (Harold Johnson) the foxy family lawyer, develops a persecution
complex, while Henry, the colored porter, fears lunatics.
Hilarious situations develop with the arrival of Dr. Hippocrates Joy,
(Gene Williams) a synthetic psychiatrist, who is pursued by Jack Gordon
(Tom Brune), a young interne from a nearby insane asylum.
Complications multiply as Rebecca searches for her brother’s money
which has been left hidden about the house. It soon becomes apparent
that most of the patients are faking their various phobias in order to search
for it.
Twink Starr (Irvin Gaston), Benita’s fiance, aids in this search and
helps bring about a happy conclusion of the plot.
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Back row—E. Russell, R. Mihelcic, J. Bigham, D. Farrell,
J. Duffy, D. Crowl. Bottom row—Mrs. V. McCaffery, R.
Barker, L. Taylor, B. Trapp. M. Fehrenbach, M. Jambrosic,
E. Bechtold.
"He Was A Gay Senorita’’ was given November
30, 1945. It was a farce in three acts, by Austin
Goetz. It was a, play about the troubles and worries
of an impersonator of a senorita. All of the trouble
started when the father decided that his son was to
marry a senorita from Brazil. To escape this mis-
match his friend dressed up like a senorita. This
worked only after many hardships and embarrassing
situations. It turned out to be a great success.
The play was given to raise funds for the financing
of the Junior-Senior Prom.
CAST
Larry Moore—Dwane Crowl
Arnold Benjamin—Donald Farrell
Daniel Benjamin—Bill Trapp
Vera Stewart—Joan Bigham
June Gale—Mary Ann Fehrenbach
Patsy Forest—Roy Barker
Lena Lutzenheim—Elaine Russell
Fritz Lutzenheim—La Verne Taylor
Dr. Forsythe—James Duffy
Senorita Costa de la Torriente—Mildred Jambrosic
Senorita Carlotta Ferrez—Esther Bechtold
Mrs. Spangossi—Rose Mihelcic

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"Be Home by Midnight” or "The Clock Struck One” a one act play by Christopher
Sergei, Washington’s entry into the league one act play festival was presented at:
Turner—March 14 Rosedale—March 21
Bonner—March 19 Washington Rural—March 26
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Paul Jones
Mary Jones
Junior
THE CAST
Bill Trapp
Mary Evelyn Crawford
Roy Barker
Mary Baker
Loring DuBois
the father
the mother
the son
the daughter
the kid brother
ONE-ACT
PLAY
P ay is based on the fact that the children aren’t
f r<jm ^e*r dates, and Mother (Mary Evelyn Craw-
an Lather (Bill Trapp) are pacing the floor, looking
... W,*nc^ow’ telephoning other parents—as parents
or it s after midnight, they think. But they’re wrong
th C S| 3 °ne" F°f <Ro? Barker), sneaking in, has set
e,C °C back an hour and is hiding behind a chair, afraid
° aCe. wrath of h*s parents. Then Mary (Mary Baker)
comes in, and both of them have to face the music of stern
parenta voices, which becomes a grimmer music when
th ^le tfUe tIme b? known. The father rages—and
mot ier well, she acts as other mothers have. Action
unts, fast as a family going into action can, then sud-
y, young Junior (Loring DuBois), supposedly in bed,
rushes in, the latest of them all.
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When Mr. Courtney (J. Hammett) and his daughter
(Jo Ann Blair) return home to THE BEECHES from
a season in New York they bring with them a guest,
Horace Ferguson (Bill Moon), who is reputed to be
a famous marksman. Horace is visiting THE
BEECHES ostensibly to do a little hunting, but his
real purpose in coming is to acquire the valuable jade
ear of an old voo-doo idol. This ear is in the posses-
sion of Liza (Jo Ivester), Mary Ann’s old negro
mammy, and is the source of the mysterious power
which enables her to foretell future events. While the
houseparty,* which Mrs. Courtney has arranged to
welcome Mary Ann home, is in progress, Liza is
called upon to tell some fortunes. Her prophecies
bode ill for John Endicott, Mary Ann’s bashful lover,
but apparently promise a rosy future to Horace. But
before Horace is able to obtain the ear it suddenly
disappears, and as it does not rest easily in strange
hands, it brings a multitude of misfortunes down
upon the house.
John (Lawrence Putman) believes Horace to be
guilty of the theft and despite his reputation as a
marksman, challenges him to a duel. Meanwhile, the
Sheriff (Bill Trapp) has been attempting to foreclose
a mortgage on THE BEECHES, but is forestalled by
John’s Unde, Col. Waverly (Harold Cogswell). The
Sheriff appears just in time to prevent the duel, and
takes this opportunity to serve his papers. However,
Liza’s prophecies are resolved in such a way that the
Lucky Jade is restored to its rightful owner, the
Courtney home is saved, and John not only wins Mary
Back—left to right—E. Russell, J. Ivester, J. Maxifield, C.
Priddy, H. Eberly, E. Hill, M. Heald. Cenlei—left to right
—J. Hammett, B. Moon, D. Shore, B. Trapp, V. Diamond,
D. Carlson. Bottom—left to right—M. Mitchell, J. Blair, K.
Wooden, J. Odneal, M. Nauman, B. Daish.
OPERETTA
Ann but comes in for a bit of additional good for-
tune as well. Other characters are: Downs—Clarence
Priddy; Mrs. Courtney—Elaine Russell; Nancy—
Doris Jean Carlson; Jeanne—Mary Nauman; Herbert
—Hugh Eberle; Bill—David Shore; Ted—Ben Laf-
ler; Fanchon—Beverly Daish.
Mr. Wren had charge of stage directions with Mr.
Roberts who was in charge of the music.
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Second row—P. Richmond, I. Gaston, A. Hollander, J. Grin-
del, J. Flauding, C. Rogers, B. Moon, L. Dubois. First row—
Miss Kadavy, J. Hammett, B. Trapp, B. Smith, M. Bell, J.
Fleming, J. Blair.
Why the Chimes Rang,” the traditional Christmas
program was held December 16 in the high school
auditorium. Miss Kadavy had charge of stage produc-
tion with Mr. Roberts in charge of the music.
Soloists for the program were Jo Ann Blair, so-
prano, singing "O Holy Night,” Doris Jean Carlson,
soprano, sang Schubert’s "Ave Maria” and Mary
Nauman and Faye Herrin singing "O Night of Holy
Memory.”
Mary Ann Bell read a Christmas story while Bill
Smith played a medley of Christmas carols forming a
musical background.
Cast for "Why the Chimes Rang” is as follows:
Stein..............................Loring Du Bois
Holger..............................Jim Hammett
Uncle Bertel...........................Bill Trapp
The old man..........................Cecil Rogers
The angel .....................Priscilla Richmond
The beautiful lady.............Anna Lu Hollander
The young girl .....................Joyce Fleming
The king...........................John Flauding
The priest...........................Jack Gfindel
The impressive setting arranged by Bill Trapp,
Hugh Eberle, and Jo Ivester made the performance
one of the outstanding events of the year.
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Priscilla Richmond, senior, chosen by the senior class to rep-
resent Washington Rural, was selected as one of the four prin-
cesses to attend the Carnation Queen in a beauty contest sponsored
by the florists of Kansas City, and held at the Muehlebach Hotel
and the Municipal Auditorium Sunday evening, February 24.
The entries from thirty-four high schools and colleges in the
Greater Kansas City area were judged after a dinner at the Hotel
Muehlebach, but the winners names were not revealed until they
entered the Municipal Auditorium.

Rosemary Delich, senior.
the football team.
1 rowbridge, first escort chosen by the girls "*
chosen by thte boys and girls of the Pep Clu . r
; Dorthea Diamond, Sopho-
October 26, 1945, marked Washington’s seventh annual homecoming with a true peacetime celebration.
was elected to reign as Queen of the much-anticipated event, and Dale Cooper, '46, was chosen King of
Rosemary, who was chosen by the football squad, was escorted by Don Trowbridge, first escort
Pep Club. Carolyn Stanley, first attendant, and her escort, Bob Frentrop, were <
spectively. The four classes chose as their representatives, Jo Ann Blair, Senior; Joan Bigham, Junior
more; and Evelyn Allen, Freshman. Sandra Sue Daish was the crown bearer. Mosley
On the evening of the 25th a huge bonfire and pep rally was held on the practice field in back of the school. . •
was in charge of this every and with the aid of Irvin Gaston as master of ceremcnies the evening was a real success.
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A. .he half of .he exc.ring Tumeric,.
5X s^, £ Xa^! — toward .he
ca.ry.ng the American flag on wh.ch a spot hght was sh'"'"’’ srad.um h h „ avOTue
After the "Star Spangled Banner” rhe Homecoming Royalty made y
formed by the Pep Club, where Dale crowned Rosemary very e ective successful dance in
‘ , L ai n crore the Homecoming event followed by such a successful dance in
Although Turner won the game by a 31-0 s
the gym was an evening to brag about. facuky committee_Miss Cov.
The dance, with music to the orchestra o Jonny ’ peration they received from their student Corn-
ell, chairman; Miss Kadavy and Mr. Roberts-and the excellent p
m,ttecs- . ,„rv <liccessful Homecoming to the credit of Washington.
All in all it is only fair to chalk up another very sue
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To sponsor the new 1946 Hatchet it was the plan of
the present staff to present a formal gay nineties ball
on December 7, 1945. As plans progressed it
seemed a contest would be a sure way to
induce ticket sale. The contes-
tants, it was decided should
be a representative boy and
girl from each class, the
winners to be crowned
king and queen of the
1946 Hatchet.
The candidates chosen by
various classes were: Rose-
mary nmdman and Thomas Brune,
sonhnJll<)rS ’ ^oan Bigham and Dick Mosley,
freshman^ ; and Evelyn Allen and Jim Peer-
breirU^L' C^Ose compCtition the contest
senior 'i finding Rosemary Hind-
’ n Dick Richards, junior, the victors.
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The ball, carried out on the
gay nineties theme, complete with
"coke” bar, was a real success. Many
alumni and friends were among the crowd
and all agreed it was a fine dance to the music
of Jack Fox and his orchestra.
During the intermission the king and queen
were crowned, under spotlight, by Jack Mosley,
senior class president.
The old fashioned get-
together proved to be
only a very enjoyable reunion
for recently discharged veterans
and their former classmates, but
fine way to sponsor future Hatchets.
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BASKETBALL-
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Charles Duderstaudt
Thomas Brune
Senior
Center
Ray Harvey
Sophomore
Guard
VARSITY
BASKETBALL
Bob Fiatte
Jack Peerson
Junior
Guard
Clarance Priddy
Junior
Forward
Dick Richards
Junior-
Forward
Charles Rogers
Junior
Forward
Cecil Rogers
Freshman
Guard
E. C. Prowell
Sophomore
Forward
Jim Maxfield
Sophomore
Center
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Coach Stewart, D. Richards, C. Rogers, E. C. Prowell, J. Maxfield, C. Duderstadt, R. Harvey,
J. Peerson, T. Brune, C, Priddy, Coach Wren,
VARSITY BASKETBALL
The varsity basketball team, under the direction of
Coach Stewart, consisted of two returning lettermen
who were Tommy Brune, captain, and Charles Duder-
stadt, Jr., forward. E. C. Prowell made his appearance
on the Washington Rural Court coming from North-
west.
Coach Stewart
Coach Wren
Back Row—J. Walker, N. Eisman, J. Bandy, K. Lewallen, D. Waldo, H. Soptich, L. Brune,
G. Jurnich, F. Bigham, G. Gottman. First Row—Coach Stewart, W. L. Dolman, Student Manager;
J. Peerson, D. Mosley, L. Gilmore, D. Bernard, J. Ward, W. Goode, J. Hindman, Coach Wren.
VARS ITY
FOOTBALL
Fourth row—D. Haling, L. Hedstrom, J. McKain, C. Rogers, J,
Mosley, S. Fratzel, L. Amos. G. Juranich, L. Du Bois.
Third row—K. Lewellan, B. Moon, R. Saunders, Coach Stewart,
Coach Wren, J. Maxfield, R. Adair, E. Prowell.
Second row—J. Peerson, R. Harvey, C. Priddy, D. Cooper, E.
Hill, J. Walker, B. Shriver, D. Richards.
First row—G. Clark, J. Lindsay, K. Landis, C. Crouss, W. Smith.
D. Yantzi, J. Bandy.
The varsity football, a member of the East Kansas League, finished the season
in third place.
Ten returning lettermen for this year’s season were: Elmer Hill, Charles
Rogers, Jack Peerson, Clarence Priddy, Kenneth Kroge, John Walker, Dean
Yantzi, Wilbur Smith, Dale Cooper,'and Dick Richards.
SCORES
Leavenworth ..................................
William Christman ............................
Paola .........................................
Rosedale ......................................
Turner .......................................
Bonner........................................
Osawatomie...................................
O W
18    6
30    0
34    0
18    6
31    0
6    13
26    14
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FRESHMAN FOOTBALL: Third row—G. Randell, J. Wray,
K. Gallehugh, Coach Wren, B. Odneal, E. Vaught, A. An-
drews. B. Potts, C. Fouts. Second row—J. Ward, N. Eisman,
C. Rogers, H. Soptich, G. Gottman, L. Gilmore, B. Nye,
D. Waldo. First row—F. Bigham, J. Peerson, R. Reece, J.
Walker, D. Kapka, G. Lew'ellan.
FRESHMEN
FOOTBALL
An exceptionally high line average of 179 pounds
gave the Frosh weight advantage over their oppo-
nents. This weight with speed and natural ability
gives promising results to the coming varsity.
The starting line-up was held mainly by: Bill
Nye at the center position and James Walker and
Henry Soptich as guards. The end positions being
occupied by Jim Peerson and David Waldo. Out-
standing as tackles were Bob Odneal and Edmond
Vaught, weight 257 and 210 respectively. Playing
the position of blocking back was Nick Eisman and
frequently seen carrying the ball was Leslie Gilmore,
Cecil Rogers and George Gottman.
Captains were Cecil Rogers and Henry Soptic.
AND
BASKETBALL
SCORES
W
Turner ........................ 7
Rosedale ...................... 0
Leavenworth ................... 6
Rosedale ...................... 7
Turner ........................ 9
O
13
0
7
6
0
FRESHMAN BASKETBALL: Back row—J. Peerson, J.
Walker, N. Eisman, J. Ward, D. Waldo, H. Soptich, D.
Kapka, F. Bigham, G. Gottman. Front row—Coach Wren,
W. Dolman, G. Lew'ellan, L. Gilmore, J. Wray, K. Galle-
hugh, A. Andrews. E. Myers, J. Fields.
Teamwork in offensive playing gave George Gott-
man and Frank Bigham, forewards, the title of heavy
scorers. Jim Peerson and Leslie Gilmore were quite
commendable in defensive play. Nick Eisman and
Cecil Rogers were quite effective against the oppo-
sition on rebounds.
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Thomas Brune, President
Mary Crawford, Secretary
At the first of the year two students were selected to serve on the activity board.
This board had charge of the activity ticket collection.
The activity tickets this year entitled each student to attend all activities at the
school. The activities which were taken care of by the ticket were, home-basketball
and football games, student dances, Senior and Junior play, "school operetta, Wash-
ington paper and the school annual.
To gain interest in the activity ticket sales, the school gave a prize of ten dollars
to each class that reached a hundred per cent. The Senior class was first with the
Juniors bringing up the second place for their class.
Thomas Brune was chosen by the Senior class as President of the Activity Board
while Mary Crawford for Secretary and Treasurer was chosen by the faculty.
ACTMTY'-TICKET
BOARD
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Betty Nevius
Ray Dunlap
Mary Crawford
Bob Shriver
Bobbie Barcus
Dean Yantzi
Don Yates
Rosemary Hindman
Carolyn Stanley
Elaine Harris
Rosemary Delich
Priscilla Richmond
Jack Mosley
"Mr. President'
"Bathing
Beauties"
I
Barbara Audas
Jo Ann Blair Richard Storey Eleanor Baldw
"Kiddie Car Kids”

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C W Roberts
Mary Baker
"Editor-in-Chief”
Irvin Gaston
Jo Penn
Julia Ann Miller
Mary Lou Burger
Delores Tuttle
Lois Hendrickson
Tommy Brune
Pale Cooper
Football Co-Captain"
Jim Hammett
Kenneth Landis
Jo Ivester
Judith Henderson
Elmer Hill
Football Co-Captain"
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