1949 Mead High School Yearbook in Spokane County, Washington * The Pine Burr 1949

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THE
PINE BURR
published annually
by the
Student Bod\
Mead High School
MEAD, WASHINGTON
Dear Seniors:
Bright must be your hopes and anticipations as the hour of your gradu-
ation draws near. The many hours of work and study you have done, the
many disappointments you have met, the many obstacles you have con-
quered, the many ties you have formed, the many happy times you have
had—all seem to meld into one pleasant background that is part of you
and helps to make you what you are. During your whole school career you
have been living with other people, and the adjustments you have learned
to make are in a large part a measure of the values of your ability to ad-
just to new conditions, your ability to make and keep friends, your ability
to drive and work hard for the things you want and need—all will in a
large way determine the station in life you occupy, and whatever that
station be, the essential thing is that you be happy in it. My best wishes
are for success to each and every one of you.
Sincerely yours,
Earle C. Hills
Superintendent
Journalism
Attention!! October 3, 1947, marked the birthday of the "Panther's
Howl" as a letter press paper. Prior to this the "Panther's Howl" was a
mimeographed paper, the success of which depended upon the weather
and other minor details.
The original paper contained four pages but later grew to six pages.
Owing to a lack of finances for half-tones, the paper relied upon the art
ability of one of the staff for her original linoleum block-cuts. Later, when
half-tones were purchased for the annual, the journalism staff put them to
good use in the paper.
As the 48-49 year rolled around the job of printing the paper went to
Roger Bankson of the "Spokane County News." Since Mr. Bankson could
not produce the right size type for their needs and later sold his business,
he printed only a few issues of the paper.
The job of printing was then returned to Mr. S. A. Wickware, who
has printed the latest issues of the "Panther's Howl."
Annual Staff
In the beginning of the second semester of school an annual staff was
organized to publish the "Pine Burr" for this year. The staff is made up of
twenty-three students and they were under the direction of Mrs. Clemens.
Two other teachers Mrs. Nordby and Mrs. Shaw contributed a great deal
of their assistance to the staff. Editor-in-chief of the staff was Jean Oatney.
Associate Editor—Kaye Biggar
Business Manager—Teresa Atwood
Boys' Sports—David Click
Jerry Blood
Art Department—June Jarvis
Noreen Cristel
Classes—Jerry Turner
Snapshots—Dayton Zimmermann
Girls' Sports—Ardith Moberly
Gwen Munn
Reporters—Mary Hamann
Florence Morasch
Betty Heglar
Frances Riddle
Marion Riddle
George Austin
Bernard Binford
Wanda Bleasner
Typists—Dorothy Farrell
Pearl Pickett
Joan Hedrick
Evelyn Jack
Faculty
Andy Tidrick
Senior Boys' Health
Boxing
Letter "M" Club
Rosalie Adams
Home Economics
Sophomore Advisor
Donald Aries
Social Studies
History
Athletics
Physical Education
Freshman Advisor
Letter "M" Club
Charles M. Barker
English
Debate and Speech
Journalism
Ruth Bullock
Typing
Shorthand
Bookkeeping
Office staff
Mary Grace Clemens
Girls' Chorus
Ensembles
Special Music
Annual
Grade School Music
Mixed Chorus
Joseph Elsom
Band
David Hofford
Boys' Chorus
Grade School Music
Mother's Chorus
P. K. Jones
Agriculture
Biology
Sophomore Advisor
F.F.A.
Mary Beth Kuhlman
Girls' P. E.
Senior Girls' Health
Senior Advisor
Girls' League Advisor
G.A.A. Advisor
Faculty
(Continued)
Clayton Kvenvold
Algebra
Chemistry
Advanced Math.
Senior Advisor
Letter "M" Club
Helen Nordby
Latin
Library
Junior Advisor
Annual
Beth Patterson
U. S. History
Biology
State History
Freshman Girls' Health
Violet Phinney
Home Economics
Sophomore Advisor
Wesley Piercey
Ag and Shop
Junior Advisor
Geometry
F.F.A.
Clarence Pratt
Freshman Athletics
Athletics
Letter "M" Club
Frances Shaw
Literature
Girls’ League Advisor
Freshman Advisor
Art
Annual
Marguerite Smith
Girls' P. E.
Senior Girls' Health
Senior Advisor
Girls' League Advisor
G.A.A. Advisor
Seniors

August
31 Enrollment
September
10    Class Elections
15 Student Council
17 Student Body Assembly
24 Girls League & FFA Elections
October
8 No school!!! YIPPEE!!
15 Frosh Hayride
20    Senior Movie
21    Pep Assembly
29 Freshman Initiation
29 Football Dance 9-12
November
3    Football Banquet
4    Passion Play, Quarter Tests
5    Quarter Tests
11    No SCHOOL-Armistice Day
12    Carnival-Come Everybody
18 G.A.A.-& Letter M Skating Party
23 FAA Turkey Raffle
24 FFA Thanksgiving Program
25 Thanksgiving Vacation
December
1 FFA Movie
3 Debate: Mead vs. Lewis & Clark
8 Debate: Mead vs. Marycliff
10 G.A.A. Initiation
14 Pep Rally
17 Debate: Mead vs. Central Valley
22    Girls’ League Christmas Party
23    to Jan. 2 Christmas Vacation
January
12 Senior Ice Skating Party
14 Debate: Mead vs. Davenport
19-20 Semester Tests
21    End of the semester
21 Debate: Mead vs. Gonzaga
February
19 Sweetheart Ball
1 7 Junior Movie
22    No school
23    Scholarship awards
March
5 FFA Crop judging
April
5 Junior-Senior banquet
6    Spring vacation
7    Spring vacation
8    Spring vacation
May
6 Mothers' Tea
1 3 Senior Prom
29 Baccalaureate
31 Graduation
Senior Achievements
Jack Atchley—"Music's golden tongue"—F.F.A. 1,2,3: Band 1,2,3;
Basketball 2,3,4; Cho. 3,4; Badminton 3,4; Class Pres. 2.
Teresa Atwood—"A constant friend is a thing rare and hard to find"
—Cho. 1; G.L. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; P. Howl 4; Hon. Soc. 3,4.
George Austin—"Victory belongs to the most persevering"—F.F.A.
1,2,3; Football 2,3; Baseball 3,4; Debate 4; Annual 4; Library 3; Band 1,2,
3,4.
Lyle Baker—"Silence is true wisdom's best reply"—F.F.A. 1,2,3,4;
Class Pres. 3; Basketball 1; Football 1,2,3; Boxing 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3; Hon.
Soc. 3.
Duane Becker—"As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living"
—F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball Mgr. 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; F.F.A.
Treas. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4.
Barbara Binford—"Few things are impossible to diligence and skill"—
G.L. 4; Debate 4; P. Howl 4.
Bernard Binford—"Those who think must govern those who toil"—F.F.A.
1; Boxing 2; Debate 4; Annual 4; Torch 3.
John Breitsprecher—"Tis good to look before you leap”—F.F.A. 1,2,
3; Office 4; Football Mgr. 4.
Allman Brown—"Stop! Look! Listen!"—F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Cho. 1; Basket-
ball 3; Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Class Pres. 1.
Charles Chandler—"I am very fond of the company of ladies"—F.F.A.
2; Track 4; Cho. 4.
Dorothy Christensen—"What's mine is thine and what's yours is mine"
—G.L. 1,2,3,4; Cho. 4; P. Howl 4.
Myrna Dean—"Nothing endures but personal qualities"—G.L. 1,2,3,4;
Cho. 1,2,3,4; 3-Fives 4; Class Sec. 1; Student Body Sec. 2; Bus. Mgr. 4;
Office 3,4.
Jack Downie—"Men of few words are the best men"—Trans, from
Riverside 3; F.F.A. 4; Basketball 1; Football 1,2; Football Mgr. 3.
Dorothy Farrell—"Silent when glad; affectionate though shy"—Cho.
1,2; G.L. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; P. Howl 4; Minstrel Show 1.
Betty Grandy—"Smiles are the language of love"—G.L. 1,2,3,4; Cho.
1,3,4; G.A.A. 4; Debate 4.
Richard Grant—"Sunshine"—"Our content is our best having"—F.F.
A. 1,2,3,4.

Senior Achievements
Lenore Hagy—"Make it short, for this is my busy day"—G. L. 3,4;
Yell Leader 4.
Mary Hamann—"Practice makes perfect"—Cho. 1,2,3,4; M. Cho. 1,
2,3,4; Tr. Trio 3; 3-Fives 4; Annual 4; G.L. 1,2,3,4; P. Howl 4; Minstrel
Show 1.
Don Hartman—"An ounce of practice is worth a pound of preaching"—
Stu. Body Pres. 4; S. C. 4; Football 4; Basketball 1,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Letter
"M" 3,4; Tennis 1,2,3; Badminton 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1; Torch 2.
Joan Hedrick—"Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well"—G.L.
1,2,3,4; Cho. 1,2,3; G.A.A. 3,4; Girls' Athletics 3,4; Minstrel Show 1;
Annual 4.
Betty Heglar—"Good taste is the flower of good sense"—Cho. 1,2,3,
4; Tr. Trio 3; M. Cho. 1,2,3,4; G.L. 1,2,3,4; 3-Fives 4; Minstrel Show 1;
Class Pres. 1; Vice Pres. G.L. 3; Pres. G.L. 4; Annual 4; P. Howl 4; Debate
2; G.A.A. 3,4; Girls' Athletics 2,3,4; Princess of Sweetheart Ball 4.
Jennie Herbst—"Patience and gentleness are power"—Dance 3,4;
Cho. 1,2; G.A.A. 3,4; G.L. 1,2,3,4.
Virginia lller—"Understanding is the wealth of wealth"—G.L. 1,2,3,4;
Cho. 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Ed.-in-chief of P. Howl 4.
Evelyn Jack— She can because she thinks she can"—G.L. 1,2,3,4;
Cho. 1,2,3; M. Cho. 2; Spec. Cho. 2; Dance 3,4; G.A.A. Sec. 4; G.A.A.
3,4; S.C. 4; G.A.A. council 4; Annual 4; Minstrel Show 1.
Maxine Jones—"Optimism is a heart stimulant"—Cho. 1,2; G.L. 1,2,
3,4; P. Howl 4; Minstrel Show 1.
Bob Kirk— Nothing in the affairs of men is worth great anxiety"—
Class Treas. 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Letter "M"
2,3,4; Pres. "M" 4; Pros. Att. Letter "M" 3; Track Mgr. 3.
Verna Lange—"Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the
best means"—G.L. 1,2,3,4; Cho. 1; M. Cho. 1; Sec. of G.L. 2; Minstrel
Show 1; S.C. 3; G.A.A. 3,4; Girls' Athletics 3,4; G.A.A. Council 3,4;
Torch 1,2.
Lee Lessig—"The show of smooth civility"—Class Pres. 3; F.F.A. 1,2,
3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Letter "M" 2,3,4; Basketball Mgr. 3.
Bob Link—"Politeness costs nothing and gains everything"—F.F.A. 1,
2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,4; Letter "M" 2,3,4;
F.F.A. Pres. 4; Cho. 1,2,3; Stu. Body Vice-pres. 3; Class Representative 2,3,
4; Badminton 3.
Larry McLean—"Slow to argue, but quick to act"—Trans, from Sal-
mon, Idano 3; Baseball 3,4; Football 4; Letter "M" 3,4; Class Pres. 4.
Barbara Mitcham—"Perfect reason avoids all extremes"—G.L. 1,2,3,4;
G.A.A. 3,4; G.A.A. Council 3,4; G.A.A. Pres. 4; Cho. 1,2,3; M. Cho. 1,2,
3; Tr. Trio 3; Girls' Athletics 3,4; Annual 3; Spec. Cho. 1,2,3; S.C. 2; Li-
brarian 3; Minstrel Show 1.
Ardith Moberly—"What a wit-snapper you are!"—G.L. 1,2,3,4; Cho.
1,2,3,4; M. Cho. 1,2,3,4; Tr. Trio 3,4; 3-Fives 4; Girls' Athletics 2,3.4;
Freshman Inspirational Award; G.A.A. 3,4; Spec. Cho. 2; G.A.A. Council
3,4; Band 1,2,3; S.C. 3; Carnival Chairman 4.
Senior Achievements
Florence Morasch—"Whatever is popular deserves attention"—Cho.
1,2,3,4; G.L. 1,2,3,4; 3-Fives 4; Class Treas. 4; M. Cho. 3,4; P. Howl 4;
Annual 4; Librarian 1,2; Office Staff 2,3; Carnival Queen 4; Tumbling 2;
Minstrel Show 1.
Gwen Munn—"It is a woman's reason to say I will do such a thing be-
cause I will"—G.L. 1,2,3,4; Cho. 1,2,3,4; Tr. Trio 2,3,4; 3-Fives 4; Girls'
Athletics 2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; M. Cho. 1,2,3,4; Minstrel Show 1; Annual
3,4; Class Sec. 3; Class vice-pres. 1; Sweetheart Ball Queen 4.
Inez Nord—"As good be out of the world as be out of fashion"—G
L. 1.2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; G.A.A. council 3,4; Cho. 1,2,3.
Nellie Norris—"I am what I am!"—P. Howl 2,3; G.L. 1,2,3,4; Annual
3; Girls' Athletics 2,3; Carnival princess 2.
Jean Oatney—"My mind's my kingdom"—Trans, from Granger; G.L.
2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Class sec. 4; P. Howl 4; Annual 4; Editor of Annual 4.
Pearl Pickett—"We took sweet counsel together"—G.L. 1,2,3,4; G.A.
A. 3,4; P. Howl 4; Annual 4; Girls' Athletics 2,3,4; Cho. 1,2; Minstrel
Show 1; Librarian 2,4.
Ernest Preedy—"I am quite happy, Thank you, I have tried to do my
duty"—F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; M. Cho. 2; Cho.
2; F.F.A. vice-pres. 4; Basketball capt. 4; Letter "M" 2,3,4.
Rances Riddle—"Let all things be done decently and in order"—
Trans, from Deer Park; Band 1,2,3; G.L. 3,4; Annual 4.
Marian Riddle—"Her words are trusty herolds to her mind"—G.L.
1,2,3,4; Cho. 1,2,3; Debate 4; Annual 4; Librarian 3; 3-Fives 4; G.A.A. 4.
Norvin Riddle—"A consistent man believes in destiny, a capricious
man in chance"—Boxing 3,4; Track 3; Band 3.
Richard Seaman—"Slow and steady wins the race"—F.F.A. 1,2,3,4;
F.F.A. judging team 3,4; Track 3,4; Boxing 4.
ReVay Seifert—"Life and love are all a dream"—G.L. 1,2,3,4; Cho. 1,
3,4; Yell Queen 3; S.C. 1; Class vice-pres. 2; Class treas. 3; Minstrel Show
1; Librarian 2,3.
Jeaneen Smith—"Speak fitly or be silent wisely"—G.L. 1,2,3,4; Cho.
1,2; G.A.A. 4; P. Howl 4.
Jerry Turner—"The long days are no happier than the short ones —
Trans, from Kellogg, Idaho; G.L. 2,3,4; Girls Athletics 2,3,4; Yell Queen 4;
G.A.A. 3,4; G.A.A. council 3,4; Senior Ball princess 3; Annual 4.
Ruth Whiteford—"A master passion is the love of news"—G.L. 1,2,3,
4; M. Cho. 3; Cho. 1,2,3,4; Minstrel Show 1; Librarian 2; G.A.A. 4.
Edward Zimmermann—"I do love to note and observe Trans, from
Everett High 4; Debate 4.
Senior History
Sixty frightened little freshmen were enrolled in Mead High School
in the fall of 1945. With big wondering eyes, we speeded down the halls
and into the rooms as if we were afraid someone was going to jump out
and grab us. After the first week of school, however, we began to get ac-
quainted with everyone and everything. We had just become accustomed
to the upper classmen, when along came initiation. Those mean old soph-
omores made us dress in queer costumes, laughed at us and pulled funny
tricks on us. Election of officers took place in the first class meeting. The
officers were Allman Brown, president, Lee Lessig, vice president, Myrna
Dean, secretary, and Betty Heglar, as treasurer. We enjoyed being frosh,
but were anxious to be sophomores.
When school opened the next fall, our desire was fulfilled as we were
now sophomores. There were fifty-four of us now. It was our turn to initiate
the frosh this year and we certainly took full advantage of the opportunity.
The offi cers for our second year were Jack Atchley, president, ReVay Seif-
ert, vice president, Joan Steel, secretary and treasurer. The first carnival
to take place at Mead was during our sophomore year. Gwen Munn and
Lee Lessig were the representatives for King and Queen from our class.
A new school year rolled around and we were now juniors. To be upper
classmen was a great accomplishment in our minds. Soon after school
started we had a class meeting and elected officers for our junior year.
Ray Clary was president, Lee Lessig, vice president, Gwen Munn, secretary
and treasurer. Many of the junior girls were on the volley ball, basketball,
badminton, and tennis teams; and the boys were very active on the foot-
ball, basketball, boxing, track, and baseball teams. Our junior prom, which
was a masquerade dance, was held at the Wagon Wheel around the last
of October. The theme of the dance was "Turkey in the Straw." As juniors
we received our class rings of which we were all very proud. The junior-
senior banquet, which was given by the juniors in honor of the seniors, was
held in the Round Up Room of the Desert Hotel. The theme of the banquet
was "Hitch Your Wagon to a Star."
The following year greeted us with the privilege of being high and
mighty seniors. When we discovered there were forty-nine of us, we called
ourselves the forty-niners of "49". The senior officers were Larry McLean
as president, Lyle Baker, vice president, Jean Oatney as secretary and
Florence Morasch was the treasurer. The first of January most of the seniors
had a great time at an ice skating party. The odd spills some of them took
made the party seem very comical to those who were watching.
The third annual "Sweetheart Ball" which is given by the Girls' League
on or near Valentine's Day was attended by a great majority of the seniors.
Now that we are seniors we seem to realize that there are a lot of activities
that we are going to miss after we graduate.
Will
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Jack Atchley refuses to leave his ability to play his trumpet because
he wants to become a second Harry James.
Marion Riddle wills her ability for sewing to Jacque Atkinson.
Joan Hedrick wills her dark and flashing eyes to Dona Baker. Along
with this goes the ability to roll them.
Florence Mcrasch wills her long curly hair to Beverly Henning request-
ing she brush it and keep it shiny.
Jerry Turner and Verna Lange will their ability to be a sweet and lov-
able couple to any girls who plan to run around together.
Bob Link wills his way of sticking to one girl, to Larry Angel, hoping
Larry can take the hint.
Teresa Atwood and Jennie Herbst will their silly giggles to Bernice
Millhorn.
Duane Becker wills his famous fog horn to all the ships at sea.
ReVay Seifert wills her gift of gab to James Warren.
Betty Heglar wills her half of the messy locker to Mr. Barker to match
his jumbled desk.
Richard Seaman wills his shyness toward the feminine sex to Don Cer-
enzia.
Nellie Norris wills her outstanding ability to express her feelings to
little Dona Butler.
Larry McLean wills his ability to ice skate (plus the pillow) to Don
Stoneman.
Lencre Hagy and Pearl Pickett will their absentee slips back to the
office so they can use them again next year.
Barbara Mitcham wills her athletic ability to Ida Granger who must
make all the teams to qualify for this honor.
Evelyn Jack wills her ability to be neat and cheerful to Carol Davis,
a combination like this means a winning personality.
Ruth Whiteford wills her red hair to Fred Schillinger, but he must sup-
ply his own freckles.
The entire senior class willingly leave all the old gum under the desks
to the Sophomores and request they use it sparingly.
Inez Nord wills her suitcase or purse to some of the studious Freshmen
(to carry home their books).
Barbara Binford wills her "2 A’s" to anyone who has the other grades
to go with them to make the honor roll.
Maxine Jones wills her vim, vigor and vitality to all the kids on the
day that follows their last week end.
Charles Chandler wills his style of ballroom dancing to Boyd Hartman.
Gary Baker wills his determination to graduate to the Hudson twins.
We the "49'ers" of '49 being the possessors of sound and sane minds
will all surplus knowledge, crib notes, our junk, and our methods of pleasing
the teachers to all under classmen. We hereby place our seal and sign.
Prophecy
It was a sunny day in "49" and I was panning for gold in a clear,
placid pool. As I gazed info the wafer, images seemed to appear on the
surface and soon I realized I was seeing my fellow "49-ers" 20 years hence.
As the vision became clearer a city took shape. Tall buildings, street
lights, houses, scenes of activity. One of the most outstanding buildings
was the courthouse. I found that this great building had been built by one
of my old classmates, Bob Kirk. I remembered that Bob was always build-
ing something in school. By the way, Bob's secretary was none other than
Evelyn Jack.
On the lawn of the courthouse I saw a huge sign, "Zimmermann for
County Commissioner, on the Democratic ticket." The political slogan read:
"Don’t lose your head, Vote for Ed." Ed always was strong for the
Democrats.
I started to leave but turned to notice a poster on the courthouse
door, reading, "Come hear Judge Binford fight for justice." I hurried right
in, as you can well imagine! I noticed that the jury was all men and that
they were looking intently towards the judge's chambers. Then, what a
shock I got! It was Barbara Binford who was the judge. Another classmate
was now holding a high position in the court, Frances Riddle, court re-
porter.
Then, the District Attorney arrived; who would it be, but Bernard!
What a fine lawyer he was! Our favorite twins are still together.
I left the courthouse and walked down to the business section of town.
As I walked, I noticed a big sewing shop—"Marion's Tailoring". This was
owned by Marion Riddle. Of course her name isn't Riddle now. (By the
way Dale does all the bookwork.) The best work that was done, I found,
was that of Inez Nord, who always was a fine seamstress.
I also found that I knew the model who worked there. Joan Hedrick!
It was she who kept all the men's attention by rolling those big brown eyes.
She also has there or four understudies to whom she's teaching. "The Art
of Flirtation."
As I saw all this a slight wind came up. The water rippled and as it
did the city seemed to fade from view and a beautiful farm took shape.
While I watched, the farmer came out of the house and leaped an 8-
foot fence. Then, I knew it must be Ernest Preedy! His long hours in ag.,
must have paid off, for he now owns the most beautiful farm in the world.
When I talked to Ernie, he told me of another fellow classmate—Betty
Heglar. She is the owner of a beautiful racing stable. Not only is she doing
so well financially but she also has a wonderful husband and 10 lovely
boys. She's having them all trained to be iockeys. Can she take the Ken-
tucky Derby? By the way her trainer is Jack Downie.
Girls' Basketball
A playday at West Valley climaxed the season for the girls' basketball
team. Although they lost both games they played, they had a most en-
joyable time. The following girls participated: Gwen Munn, captain;
Ardith Moberly, Jerry Turner, Verna Lange, Barbara Mitcham, Margaret
Jones, and Betty Heglar.
Softball
Mead will be the host school for the annual softball playday in April.
The schools that will participate are West Valley, Central Valley, Rockford,
Cheney, Otis, and Mead. Remembering the previous softball playdays,
we are looking forward to a very exciting day.
Tennis
This year should be a busy one for the tennis team. Their schedule
includes several practices with West Valley and Central Valley in addition
to the County tournament. The players are looking forward to the time
when the courts will be ready for use.
Mothers' Tea
Following the tradition of honoring Mothers during the early part of
May, the Girls' League members were hostesses at a Mothers' Tea on May
6 in the gym. Corsages of spring flowers were presented to the guests.
Musical numbers by various groups and a book review made up the pro-
gram. Dainty sandwiches, cake and tea were served buffet style.
Classes
Juniors
The juniors started the year 1948-49 with thirty-seven members. The
officers elected were president, Larry Ferderer; vice-president, Jerry
Blood; secretary, Marlene Foland; council representatives, Donna Zink-
graf and Kaye Biggar; treasurer, Galen Nokes; sergeant-at-arms, Harold
Solinsky and Wanda Bleasner; advisors, Mrs. Nordby and Mr. Piercy.
The football dance sponsored by the juniors in October was an enjoy-
able event. Carnival prince and princess were Larry Ferderer and Donna
Hartman. The Junior-Senior banquet was another social activity of the
juniors. Ray Henderson, Jim DeFreese, Larry Ferderer, Harold Solinsky
and Galen Nokes were popular athletes.
Sophomores
Placing all thoughts of vacation and loafing into place 10 on the Class
Hit Parade, the ambitious sophomores gathered for their first class meet-
ing to elect the following officers: president, Bill Link; vice-president,
George Browning; secretary, Ida Granger; treasurer, Cathy Weber, stu-
dent council, Marion Nichols, and Dixie Riddle.
Halftime of the Cheney football game was the long awaited event of
revenge, freshmen initiation.
Sophomore boys participated in every sport and usually made a good
showing. Basketball teams "A" and "B" were largely composed of sopho-
mores, including Darrel, Eugene, Jim, Frank, Al, Ronny, and Levi.
Ensemble members from the class are, Ida, Jacque, Donna, Josephine,
Pearl, and Cathy.
Freshmen
September 1948, introduced one of the largest freshmen classes in
Mead's history.
Getting off to a good start, the class promoted a lively political
campaign, before they elected the following officers: president,George
Blood; vice-president, Sandra Whipps; secretary, Pat Brandt; treasurer,
Geraldine Ourski; and council representatives, Allene Baker and Ray
Herriman.
The candidates chosen for carnival king and queen were Ray Herri-
man and Beverly Orweiler.
Two of the three cheer leaders were Shirley Rohn and Jo Ann Lymn.
Patty Brandt has been very successful as one of Mead's twirlers.
Having thus established themselves and having learned the value of
study habits, the class of '52 is looking forward to three more interesting
years in Mead High School.
Junior Class
First Row—W. Bleasner, K. Biggar, D. Zinkgraf, J. Blood, L. Ferderer,
M. Foland, G. Nokes, H. Solinsky.
Second Row—R. Henderson, V. Erickson, H. Butler, D. Burchett, C.
Davis, D. Hartman, A. Durheim, L. Schaal, B. Henning, J. Rouse, M. Jones,
J. Jarvis.
Third Row—M. Brand, Mrs. Nordby, Advisor, D. Strauss ,J. DeFreese,
J. Harris, K. Auld, D. Stoneman, J. Forkner, B. Reames, D. Click, N. Chris-
tel, Mr. Piercy, Advisor.
Sophomore Class
First Row—B. Ochltree, L. Sparling, N. Simpson, B. Bell, G. St. Ger-
maine, M. Bates, M. Preedy, D. Congelton, D. Tipke, V. McGee, D. Flatter,
J. Bannett.
Second Row—J. Schillinger, L. Parker, F. Schillinger, S. Binfard, D.
Baker, B. Mitcham, M. Nichols, J. Atkinson, M. Becker, M. Moore, L. Gesek,
D. Shaeffer, E. Brown, B. Bleasner, B. Rawlins.
Third Row—Mr. Jones, advisor, B. Millhorn, M. Iller, B. Bates, P.
Hutchinson, B. Schiewe, J. Austin, C. Weber, J. Elsom, R. Olson, I.
Granger, I. Click, R. Taylor, R. Colegrove, J. Freitag, R. Holmes, S. Moore,
Mrs. Phinney, Advisor.
Fourth Row—D. Zimmermann, D. Riddle, F. Wilkinson, L. Jacobson,
C. Andrews, B. Yancey, D. Ingles, B. Swiger, R. Wickland, L. Limberg, W.
Foresgreen, A. Logan,B. Link, C. Forkner, E. Nokes, L. Gust, R. Seaman.
Freshman Class
First Row—J. Downie, J. Wagner, A. St. Germain, J. Angelo, F. Son-
salla, D. Cerenzia, D. Christensen, G. Blood, C. Laird.
Second Row—S. Rohn, A. Baker, L. Hudson, D. Hudson, P. Wicklund, J.
Goto, E. Forsgreen, W. Pickett, E. Parmley, J. Anderson, G. Gurske, P.
Brandt.
Third Row—J. Lyman, S. Whipps, B. Orwiler, M. Link, D. Wood, S.
McGee, P. Meredith, M. Hastings, B. Thorpe, D. Butler, A. Shelley, B. Son-
salla, B. Healy.
Fourth Row—B. Dunningham, D. Nokes, R. McKernen, D. Henderson,
B. Simpson, R. Johnson, V. Forkner, B. Archer, G. Oiland, J. Sicilia, G.
Powell, F. Polello, E. Henning.
Fifth Row—Mr. Aries, Adv.; B. Hartman, G. Yarroll, R. Coombs, R.
Shafer, B. Hoffman, M. Schaal, J. Mackie, J. Martin, M. Flater, J. Breit-
sprecher, Mrs. Shaw, Adv.
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Activities
Band
Under the direction of Mr. Elsom the band was organized with four-
teen veterans and two new members.
One of the high lights of the year was their participation in the "All
County Music Meet" at Lewis & Clark, January 26.
Our band has also added life and rhythm to our sports and musical
activities.
Boys' Chorus
Mr. Hofford is polishing rough nuggets in the boys' chorus into smooth
choristers. They have sung several times during the year for student body
meetings, all-county chorus, and spring concert.
They have learned many songs this year ranging from popular songs
to classical numbers.
Girls' Chorus
"There's gold in them thar tones if you can dig it out," says Mrs.
Mary Grace Clemens about the girls' chorus which numbers 61 voices.
The girls have learned many songs ranging from negro spirituals to
Straus Waltzes. These girls have sung for student body meetings, spring
concert, and the all-county chorus. Some of the girls were chosen for
mixed chorus.
Mothers' Chorus
Mother is having her day! She is enjoying some of the fun that many
high school students have enjoyed for some time. The Mothers' Chorus, a
new musical group, consists of mothers of both high school and grade
school students. Their only appearance to date was at a P.T.A. meeting.
Three-Fives
From triplets to quintuplets is quite a jump, isn't it? In other words—
from Triple Trio to Three-Fives. However, there's a rumor to the effect that
we will nave a Triple Trio later in the year.
The "Three-Fives" have enjoyed singing for many programs including
P.T.A. meetings, benefits, Spokane service clubs, spring concert, Booth
Memorial Hospital and County Chorus. Their repertoire is varied, ranging
from popular to classical.
Band
First Row—E. Grafmiller, D. Nokes, V. Iller, M. Iller, E. Nokes, B.
Ocheltree.
Second Row—B. Mitcham, D. Becker, G. Austin, B. Swiger, D. Click,
J. Freitag.
Boys' Chorus
First Row—B. Bleasner, M. Bates, D. Congleton, D. Riddle, V. McGee,
D. Tipke, J. Downey.
Second Row—J. Schillinger, L. Sparling, F. Wilkinson, J. Bonnet, R.
Coons, K. Auld, J. Blood, G. Nokes, J. DeFreese, J. Breitsprecher, D.
Cerenzia.
Third Row—G. Powell, D. Strauss, R. Henderson, J. Atchley, B.
Yancey, B. Hoffman, R. Schaffer, A. Logan, D. Stoneman, L. Lindberg, H.
Solinsky, J. Harris, L. Jacobson, B. Link, C. Forkner, Mr. Hofford, Advisor.
Mead-Ci+y Four
Standing—Frances Shaw, Mary Grace Clemens.
Seated—David Hofford, Andy Tidrick.
Three-Fives
First Row—I. Granger, M. Riddle, J. Atkinson, J. Austin, B. Orwiler,
D. Baker, L. Schaal, A. Moberly, W. Bleasner, V. Erickson, H. Butler.
Second Row—W. Pickett, F. Morasch, G. Munn, B. Heglar, E. Parm-
ley, M. Hamann, M. Dean, P. Hutchinson, C. Weber, M. Foland, D. Burch-
ett, Mrs. Clemens, Advisor.
Girls' Chorus
First Row—W. Pickett, J. Atkinson, J. Austin, F. Morasch, M. Moore,
J. Goto, D. Butler, B. Orwiler, S. Whipps, S. Rohn. J. Lyman, W. Bleasner,
Second Row—E. Parmley, L. Hudson, P. Wickland, L. Schaal, D. Shaef-
fer, M. Nichols, C. Weber, A. Baker, D. Wood, D. Burchett, V. Erickson, H.
Butler, P. Meredith, S. McGee, M. Jones.
Third Row—R. Seifert, A. Moberly, G. Munn, P. Hutchinson, I.
Granger, I. Click, E. Forsgreen, B. Millhorn, J. Jarvis, M. Foland, M. Ha-
mann, M. Dean, G. Gurske, B. Heglar, Mrs. Clemens, Advisor.
Fourth Row—B. Healy, B. Archer, M. Link, R. Whiteford, D. Christen-
sen, J. Anderson, V. Forkner, G. Oiland, R. Taylor, L. Gesek, D. Baker,
J. Elsom, B. Bates, M. Hasting, B. Thorp, M. Riddle, D. Hudson.
Library
The library is staffed by eleven girls—Teresa Atwood, Betty Grandy,
Cathy Weber, Beverly Henning, Pearl Pickett, Beverly Mitcham, Marion
Nichols, Luetta Schaal, Donna Zinkgraf, Diane Shaeffer and Betty Heglar.
Under the supervision of Mrs. Helen Norby they have recatologed
and reclassified the entire library.
The girls have been given instruction in mending, classifying, cata-
loging and shelf arrangement.
Student Council
Promoting the general welfare of Mead High School was the principal
duty of the Student Council which was made up of the officers of the stu-
dent body plus two representatives from each class. The work of this or-
ganization pertains to the discipline, education, and social activities of the
high school students.
Official Office Help
The office force is responsible for carrying out an administrative pro-
gram for Mead High School.
First of all, we have Mr. Hills, whose main responsibility is administer-
ing the school program as outlined by the school board and state depart-
ment of education, and supervising all employers of the school district.
Mr. Tidrick also has his share of the work, which consists of being respon-
sible for the educational welfare of all the students in Mead High.
Norma Oiland acts as personal secretary to Mr. Tidrick and Mr. Hills.
Myrna Dean is spending her second successful year in the office where
she acts as Norma's helper.
Debate
The Debate team had a very interesting season this year debating the
topic: "Resolved That the United Nations now be Revised into a Federal
World Government."
The students taking part in debate were Marian Riddle, Barbara
Binford, Carol Davis, Donna Hartman, Boyd Hartman, George Austin,
Dayton Zimmerman, Edward Zimmermann, Kaye Biggar, and Bernard Ben-
ford.
The schools they met in competition were Lewis & Clark, Marycliff,
Central Valley, Davenport, Colville, and Gonzaga.
The debate teams also took part in the Gonzaga Speech Tournament
and the District Debate Tournament.
Football Dance
Football players were the heroes of the evening at the annual "Foot-
ball1 dance sponsored by the Junior class on October 29, 1948. Dancing
from 9 to 12 was held in the high school gym, which was colorfully decor-
ated around an autumn theme. Featured was the music of the "Meiodiers",
a dance band, composed of high school students of Mead. Throughout the
dancing program, do-nuts and cider were served without charge to the
dancers.
The Carnival
With great anticipation, all the students and faculty looked forward
to the third annual carnival of Mead High which was held November 2 in
the school gym. Decorating the gym and the concession booths with gay
colors inspired us with much enthusiasm.
Entertainment was provided for all ages. Young and old alike tried
their skill at playing bingo, winning cakes and candy, throwing darts, fish-
ing, and learning about their future. The highlights of the carnival were
the raffling of two beautiful radios and the crowning of Lyle Baker and
Florence Morasch as king and queen. The concluding event of the evening
was eight bouts of boxing.
Cooks and Caretakers
Four people who are indispensable to our school system are the cafe-
teria force—Mrs. Becker, Mrs. Henderson, and Ted Long; and the building
custodian, Mr. Woods. Without the services of these people, Mead High
School would not be the fine institution it is today. Everyone at Mead can
testify to the fact that the delicious hot meals, served to us every day in
the cafeteria by Mrs. Becker and her assistants, are appreciated.
It is also very pleasant to see the clean rooms and halls as we come
to school every morning. The latter is due to Mr. Woods' careful and fre-
quent sweeping and polishing.
Junior-Senior Banquet
The Junior-Senior banauet might be called the climax to the social
events of the school year. The school cafeteria was the setting, decorated
with colorful rainbows. The program was carried out by topics that pertain
to rainbows hues, spectrum, and the proverbial pot of gold as a reward
for senior labors.
Girls' League
Officers elected by the girls' league were president, Betty Heglar;
Vice-president, Violet Erickson; secretary, Diane Shaeffer; treasurer, Sandra
Whipps; and advisors, Mrs. Shaw and Miss Smith. At the end of the first
semester Miss Kuhlman was appointed to replace Miss Smith.
The girls of Mead High are automatically enrolled as members of the
League after paying small semester dues. The League sponsored the
Sweetheart Ball" on February 18 in the school gym. Gwen Munn reigned
as Queen of the ball with her court of princesses—Betty Heglar, Mary
Brand, Margie Becker, and Beverly Orweiler.
Mothers of the girls were guests at a tea and book review in May.
G. A. A.
Among the functions sponsored by the G.A.A. were several matinee
dances and a night mixer that was held after the Cheney game. The
G.A.A. also took over the selling of greeting cards as means of raising
money.
The members who make up the G.A.A. are the girls who have 100
athletic points and had made their letter in a sport.
The officers of the G.A.A. are president, Barbara Mitcham; vice-
president, Hazelgene Butler; secretary, Evelyn Jack; advisors, Miss Smith
and Miss Kuhlman.
Art Department
Everyone is an artist—If you can write you can draw—is the motto of
Mead's industrious art class. Guided by Mrs. Francis Shaw, the class has
undertaken many projects which have done much to beautify the school.
Among the projects were the hall decorations for Christmas; carnival
posters; cartooning; use of pastel chalk; spatter painting; Christmas cards,
block printing, finger painting, portfolios, and making signs for various
occasions.
During the past year the Future Farmers of America, Mead chapter,
have sponsored a full judging program including livestock, crop, and potato
judging. Delegates were sent by the Mead Chapter to the Washington
State Marketing Council, state public speaking contest, and the state
F.F.A. council.
In addition to their regular business the F.F.A. sponsored for the bene-
fit of their members either educational movies or vocational speakers. The
group presented a Thanksgiving program, held a turkey raffle, and showed
the first all-high movie, all of which were enjoyed by the students. All in
all the F.F.A. had a very active and interesting gold rush during '49.
The officers were: President, Bob Link; Vice-president, Ernest Preedy;
Secretary, Allman Brown; Treasurer, Duane Becker; Reporter, Charles
Chandler; Sentinel, Jim Forkner; Advisor, P. K. Jones.

Athletics
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Football
Coming back to start a new season of football, the Mead boys found
they consisted of a rather light team. Throughout the season the team
worked hard and under the splendid coaching of Coach Pratt and Line
Coach Aries; the team stacked up a lot of wins putting the Panthers up
against Cheney for the County championship.
The Gridiron fans can long remember the fighting spirit of Larry Huff
as he charged through the line for yardage, and the blocking linemen—
Duane Becker, Lee Lessig, Bob Kirk; Lyle Baker, Larry McLean, Jack Atch-
ley and the fast-running half backs, Bob Link and Allman Brown. We pay
special tribute to the person that had the brains to call the winning plays,
our quarterback, Ray Henderson.
The Panthers were tied for second at the end of the season.
FOOTBALL CALENDAR
September We They
10 Merry-go-round at West Valley.
17 Mead at Colville ................. 7....................... 7
24 R iverside at Mead ...............12....................... 7
October
1 Mead at West Valley, B............14....................... 6
8 Deer Park at Mead ................19....................... 0
15 Mead at Central Valley, B......... 1....................... 0
22 Championship game with Cheney . . 6........................33
29 Reardan at Mead...................19....................... 7
Frosh Foo+ball
1948 marks the birthday of the first Frosh football team that Mead
High has had. The Frosh team did very well to represent the fighting spirit
of our school as they won four of their six games. They played the Frosh
teams of Cheney, Rogers, and Central Valley High Schools. With a good
start like this we expect to see many of these fellows on the varsity team
in the years to come.
First Row—M. Schaal, R. Shafer, E. Yarroll, B. Cunningham, G. Powell,
R. Herriman, B. Hoffman.
Second Row^—G. Blood, manager, E. Henning, D. Christensen, J.
Mackie, D. Henderson, R. McKernan, B. Hartman, D. Nokes, J. Sicilia, J.
Angelo, Coach Pratt.
Basketball
Basketball season opened for the Panthers with a fast game at Rear-
dan which offered many thrills for the spectators. This was a practice
game and was followed by another with Pine City here. Then the team
played a hard game at West Valley. Later on in the season we played
three more practice games, two with Post Falls and one with Pine City.
The county basketball conference schedule started with a win over
Riverside. Next came a hard fought battle against Deer Park with the
Panthers coming out on top. Then we chalked up two more wins over
Medical Lake and Otis Orchards and dropped a game to Cheney.
Probably the most exciting game of the season was our next one at
Riverside which we won by two points in an overtime period.
After another victory over Deer Park our luck took a turn for the
worse and we lost the rest of our games, three of them by one point.
The season ended with Mead winning six conference and losing six.
Frosh Basketball
The Panther Cubs playing their second year of competitive basketball,
established a very good record for themselves. As yet there is no league
for freshman competition so the Cubs play games with the county schools
and move into Spokane when pickings are poor.
Beating the Sophomores in the interclass tournament is their proudest
accomplishment. In regular competition they won nine games and lost
four, breaking the previous record of the Frosh team.
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Boxing
Mead High's 1948-49 boxing squad, coached by Andy Tidrick, com-
piled a very impressive record this year.
Out of ten duel team matches Mead won four, lost two, and drew
four.
Out of one hundred and one individual matches Mead won sixty-one,
lost thirty-seven, and drew three.
The boxing squad took an overnight trip to Walla Walla. It was
said to be a very interesting trip.
This season was climaxed by a very great victory by the Mead boxing
squad in the county tournament. Mead had five county champions listed
as follows: Melvin Preedy 105 lb. wt. division, Dewey Strauss 110 lb. wt.
division, Jerry Schillinger 115 lb. wt. division, Lyle Baker 127 lb. wt. divi-
sion, George Browning 133 lb. wt. division. Mead was presented with
the Hill Trophy denoting first place. This climaxed a very profitable
season.
Track
The Mead track team, coached by Mr. Clayton Kvenvold, apparently
has a very successful season in view from the reports coming in.
The track team will consist of approximately twenty-five members.
The team plans to take part in eight track meets which are listed as
follows: Pre-seasonal Invitational Meet at Pullman, the Banana Belt Meet
at Lewiston, the Track Meet at Central Valley, Colville Invitational Meet
at Colville, County Tournament at Central Valley, Northeast District at
Cheney, State Tournament at Pullman, and the Relay Races at Central
Valley.
Four members of this year's track team participated in past track
events Allman Brown, Ernest Preedy, Bob Link, and Don Hartman. Their
experience adds to the very hopeful future of Mead's Track Team.
Letter "M"
Consisting of boys who have made a letter in one or more major
sports, the "Letter M" has been active in promoting student interest in
the sports of our school.
Climaxing the year's interesting program was the annual initiation of
new members by the club for the entertainment of the entire student body.
The officers elected by the group to lead it through the year are:
President, Bob Kirk; Vice-president, Lee Lessig: Secretary, Allman Brown;
Treasurer, Larry Huff; Sgt. at Arms, Galen Nokes; Adviser, Mr. Kvenvold.
Freshman Baseball
According to their coach, Don Aries, the freshman baseball teams
will play a full schedule of twelve games this year. Approximately fifteen
players will make up the team.
First Row—D. Henderson, R. Shaeffer, B. Hoffman, R. McKerman, E.
Yarroll, J. Mackey, E. Henning.
Second Row—Mr. Aries, F. Sonsallo, G. Powell, M. Schaal, B. Coombs,
D. Christensen, J. Sicilia, J. Downey.
Baseball
Looking forward into the 49 baseball season, many things are seen.
This year Mead has a new baseball coach, Mr. Don Aries, who is re-
ported to be a very capable man in the field of sports.
The baseball team this year will consist of approximately twenty
players.
The team has a ten game schedule this season consisting of ten dual
games with the following schools: Riverside, Otis Orchards, Deer Park,
Medical Lake, and Cheney.
The county championship will be determined this year by a series of
"play off" games.
First Row—F. Wilkinson, R. Henderson, D. Congleton, L. McLean, D
Becker, L. Huff, J. Harris.
Second Row—L. Sparling, J. Gady, V. McGee, L. Jacobson, L. Ferd-
erer, G. Browning, J. DeFreese, J. Atchley, W. Forsgreen, B. Reames.
Third Row—Coach Pratt, D. Ingles, R. Wickland, E. Limburg, J. Breit-
sprecher, D. Stoneman, A. Logan, G. Nokes, D. Riddle, B. Bleasner, B.
Rawlins, Coach Aries.
Badminton
Two tournaments—the Inland Empire and the County—were high
spots of the season for the badminton team.
Seven girls and seven boys made up the team. There v/ere two girls
singles, two boys singles, two girls doubles, one mixed doubles, and two
boys doubles.
The badminton players are looking forward to a good season next
year.
Judging Team
B. Link, R. Seaman, H. Solinsky, D. Stoneman, P. K. Jones, adviser, J.
Forkner, J. Blood, D. Click, A. Brown.
Dancing
The annual dance day was held at Central Valley this year. Many
colorful dances were exhibited and the day was enjoyed by all those fortu-
nate girls on the team.
Tumbling
Our tumbling classes this year have enjoyed learning the art of the
exciting trampoline, a new piece of equipment used by both the girls and
boys. They have also learned many tricky stunts.
Volleyball
The volleyball team came in a close second in the Round-Robin play-
day held at Cheney this year. They defeated Deer Park and Cheney before
finally losing to West Valley in a close game. Ardith Moberly was the cap-
tain and Barbara Mitcham received the inspirational award.
Speedball
This was the first year for speedball at Mead and, although the team
was inexperienced, they defeated Deer Park in a close score. The girls
are looking forward to more speedball next year. Jerry Turner was the
captain and Margery Becker received the inspirational award.