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Yearbook Name
The Trail 1951
Location
Norman, Oklahoma (Cleveland County, OK)
Additional Information
The 1951 Trail
Norman High School
o
Norman, Oklahoma
CHARLES WOODRING
MARY LYLE CHILDS
DARRELL STRICKLIN
BEN HUEY
FLOELLA SANDERSON
JANE QUAID
NANCY PACE
LAVETA WOOD
JOHNNY BATES
ELDRED BATES
JEAN RATLIFF
JOHN BRINKLEY
SHIRLEY HUGHES
MIKE PYBAS
ANN GRISSO
CHARLES BILLINGSLEY
BOB MATHEWS
MRS. NELLIE CHILDS
mrs. hugh McDermott
Editor
Assistant Editor
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager
Senior Editor
Junior Editor
Sophomore Editor
Junior High Editor
Assistant Junior High Editor
Sports Editor
Activity Editor
Artist
Secretary and Typist
Director of Photography
Assistant Director of Photography
Photographer
Photographer
Sponsor
Sponsor
orewor
6 make The Trail more than a mere recital of facts, the staff
' 'masTselect a unifying force, a theme for the book. The theme selected
for the 1951 Trail is that same unifying force that runs as an under-
current through our high school life—Tiger Spirit.
Invisible and elusive as Tiger Spirit is, still we are aware of its
realism, its traditions. It is this spirit that pervades our halls as students
gather in friendly groups; it is this spirit in the classroom as teachers
and students co-operate in the building of tomorrow’s citizens; it is the
stir of pride we feel as Tiger teams fight with an indomitable spirit
against overwhelming odds and never give up; it is the pep in our
assemblies, the beauty of a coronation, the precision of a parade, the
effort behind every activity; and it is this same Tiger Spirit that brings
a lump to our throats and tears to our eyes as we come to that last
moment of high school—graduation.
Tiger Spirit, unseen and intangible, makes us silently vow that
wherever duty may take us, whatever our work may be, we will still
hold fast to our hearts those ideals it inspires—to play fair, to fight hard,
and to mold a better world.
2bedication
“When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let
it not be for present delight, nor for present use alone.”
—John Ruskin
We do not live to ourselves alone. We are a part of all whom we
have met—all that we have seen. Thus a school is only what its students
make it. All who seek knowledge and friendship within its walls leave
their records and imprints behind them. Just as the halls of the building
become mellow with the memories of past years, so the ideals and tradi-
tions of Norman High School grow dearer as the years swiftly pass.
Since 1895, teen-agers have endeavored to make this school high-
ranking in every field.
To everyone who has ever felt the thrill of a hard-fought Norman
High game; to all those who have been anxious just before finals; to the
many who have been entered in countless contests in order to bring
honor to our school; to every senior who has been moved by memories
on graduation night; to every student who has made Norman High a
better place by striving to do his best in all that he undertakes; to those
who gave us our heritage and traditions; to everyone who has ever felt
the glory of Tiger Spirit; we, The Trail staff, dedicate the 1951 edi-
tion of The Trail.
(Contents
ADMINISTRATION.........................................7
School Board......................................8
Faculty...........................................10
HONORS.................................................13
Scholastic........................................14
Awards............................................15
Queens............................................16
CLASSES................................................19
Seniors...........................................20
Juniors...........................................28
Sophomores........................................34
JUNIOR HIGH............................................41
Faculty...........................................43
Classes.............................................44
FHA...............................................48
Science Club......................................49
Sports............................................50
FINE ARTS..............................................53
Music.............................................54
Band..............................................58
Art...............................................62
Drama.............................................64
ACTIVITIES.............................................65
Trail Staff.......................................66
FFA...............................................68
FHA...............................................70
Gingersnaps.......................................72
Homecoming........................................75
Tiger Tales.......................................76
SPORTS.................................................77
Football..........................................78
Minor Sports......................................82
Basketball........................................84
SNAPSHOTS..............................................85
Parades, Programs.................................86
Assemblies........................................87
Class Activities..................................88
Junior High Scenes................................89
Activities........................................90
ADVERTISING............................................91
SENIOR INDEX...........................................96
Ail engravings were'made by Southwestern Engraving Company, Okla-
homa City; printing was done by The Transcript Company, Norman.
MR. D. K. BOYD
President
Evcrvdav is a new scene in the never-ending plav that
goes on at Norman High School. The play is a happy one—
lots of friends, and lots of hard work too. The plav seems
to run smoothly without ever a hint of trouble, but behind
rhe scenes is always an able director. Our Board of Educa-
tion keeps the school running smoothly, solves students’
problems, and hears complaints. The Board is the director
of all things that make up our school.
This year we have one new member of the Board, Mr.
O. L. Harris, who replaced Mr. Joe Staedelin about the
beginning of the second semester.
The most recent problem of the board was the new’
school. There was a meeting almost every dav when they
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w ere trying to decide on the style and plan of the building.
They even made trips out of town to look at the new schools
over the state to find the better things that could be included
MR. J. DOX GARRISON'
Superintendent
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Mrs. S. B. Spradlin
Clerk
Mr. J. W. Foster
Treasurer
Mr. \V. K. Newton
Auditor
MR. Nl II. R. JOHNSON
Vice-President
Because of the world conditions restrictions were placed
on the building of the auditorium, but after several confer-
ences between government officials and board members this
restriction was lifted; construction should start by the begin-
ning of the next school year.
Mr. Garrison with his capable office staff is on the job
every dav to see that the plans and desires of the board arc
fulfilled. Working with this office are Mrs. Stovall who
checks attendance and keeps the students in school, and Mrs.
Armstrong who supervises the health of all students.
Mr. Ewbank, principal and Mrs. Atkins, registrar, listen
to all problems of high school students. Because of their
guidance the students find Norman High School a desirable
place in which to work and play.
Mrs. Willis Stovall
Attendance Supervisor
Mrs. W. H. Atkins
Registrar
MR. LANCE EWBANK
Principal, Norman High School
Mrs. Nellie Childs
English
Mrs. Fayette Copeland
English
Mr. A. R. Davis
Driving
Mrs. 11. C. Davis
Commercial
Mrs. Ben Fleming
Art
Mrs. Billie I lolcomb
Commercial
Mr. I larlcy Lab'evcrs
Athletics
.Mrs. C. P. Landt
Government
History
Geography
FACULTY
Below: Mrs. McDermott shapes a table leg on the lathe.
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Mr. H. W. Mackey
Vocational Agriculture
Mrs. Evan I.. Marti
American Literature
Mrs. Hugh McDermott
Industrial Arts
Mr. Ford Michael
Science
Physics
Audio-Visual Education
Mrs. Frank Mosley
Library
Mrs. Velina
English
Speech
Miss Bernice Rayburn
Latin
Spanish
Mr. William C. Robinson
Instrumental Music
Below: Miss Sugden and seven students who have been together
in her classes for five semesters study a solid geometry theorem.
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Mrs. Inez Rolette
Home Economics
Miss Nadine Runs an
History
Miss Lucile Searcy
English Literature
Grammar
World Literature
Mr. Gordon P. Shelton
Biology
Chemistry
Mr. Claude Southward
History
Miss Jean Sugden
Mathematics
Mrs. L. J. Webb
Spanish
Mrs. Tony Williams
Mathematics
Mrs. Emily Wyckoff
Vocal Music
Mr. Southward points our Korea,
scene of international conflict, to Wil-
burn Walker and Pat Collins.
HONORS
A new honor in Norman High
School is the Thompson-Wampler
.Memorial Award. This award is given
in memory of Bill Thompson and
Steve Wampler, two Norman High
School students who were killed in~ a
train-car accident on December 16,
1949. The winner of this award is
selected by a vote of the entire stu-
dent body as the friendliest and best-
liked senior. In addition to recogni-
tion in the Trail, the student receives
a S25 savings bond, recognition at
Commencement, and his name en-
graved on the bronze plaque which
holds the list of winners. George
Evans, a four-year basketball letter-
man, is the 1951 winner.
Till: NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Below: first row, left to right: Mildred Stowe. Margaret Wilson,
Mary Gayle l.al'on, Noda Bettis, I lien Houston, Marv I.vie Childs,
Helene Harris.
Second row: Shirley Hughes, Judv Jones, Darrell Stricklin, Don
Newsom, .Mike Pvbas, Bev Blackwood, Jeanne Winningham, Sue De-
Priest.
Lower right: first row, left to right: Maxine Gower, LaVeta Wood,
Ann Stanlcv, Jane Quaid, Floella Sanderson, Nina Mac Roane, I.eonah
Uzzell.
Second row: Dorothy Hallock. Dick Thurston, Charles Woodring,
James Harlow, Phil Kendall, Larry Flood.
Not pictured are Eldred Bates, l.onny Campbell, and Joan Chcr-
venka.
Valedictorian for 1951 is Maxine
Gower, with a straight “A” average
for four years of high school work.
This year, Norman High had the dis-
tinction of having five saltuatorians—
Bev Blackwood, Noda Bettis, Mike
Pybas, Eldred Bates, and Jeanne Win-
ningham—all with 2.8-|- averages.
The National I lonor Society boasted
a total of thirty-four members this
year, an all-time high for Norman
High School. Not included in this
group are four sophomore members,
Nancy Pace, Charles Goddard, Patri-
cia McKinney, and Allen Morain who
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Left to right: Eldred Bates, Larry
Flood, Jerry Bullard, Bev Blackwood,
and Dennis Leadbetter arc the five senior
boys chosen by the faculty as the 1951
Junior Rotarians.
have 3. averages for their first two
years in high school. In order to be-
long to the organization, seniors must
have an average of 2.5 for four years
work, and juniors must reach the 2.75
mark. Membership is based not only
on scholarship but character, service,
leadership, and participation in extra
curricular activities. This year’s offi-
cers—Floella Sanderson, president; El-
dred Bates, vice-president; Maxine
Gower, secretary; Jeanne Winning-
ham, treasurer; and Darrell Stricklin,
reporter—were in charge of the tra-
ditional obligation ceremony held in
April for new members.
Each year five outstanding senior
boys are chosen as Junior Rotarians
by a faculty vote. The object is to
teach the boys to take their places
later in community life as civic lead-
ers. In order to teach them the basic
fundamentals of civic life, the Rotarv
Club invites the boys to Rotarv Chib
meetings for two months.
There arc many honors in Norman
High and all the students chosen to
receive them arc outstanding ones.
Just as they are leaders in high school
today, so they will be leaders in their
cits’, states, and even in their nation
tomorrow. They will be examples of
the type of citizen that Tiger Spirit
inspires us to be.
Right: George Evans was
selected by the student body
as the friendliest and best
liked senior.
Below: Selected to receive the annual Amcrican-Lcgion Citizenship Award are:
left to right, Kenneth Pence and Marilyn Chatman, juniors; Charles Woodring and
LaVeta Wood, seniors; Allen Morain and Patricia McKinney, sophomores.
Below: Carol Collins was
chosen by the faculty and the
senior class to receive the DAR
Award.
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^oolLall C^neen
Football queen. Jo Anne DurKcc,
admires a trophy won by a previous
Tiger team.
JO ANNE DURKEE
Senior
MARY SUE SCOTT
Senior
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS, first row, left to right:
Bev Blackwood, vice-president; Darrell Stricklin, presi-
dent; Carol Collins, secretary.
Second row: Pat Thompson, reporter; and Eldred Bates,
treasurer.
emot'5
We. the seniors of '51, have left our mark on the
records of NHS. This mark cannot be erased, nor
can another class set the same records in exactly the
same fashion.
Gone forever arc the carefree days of our high
school life. Never again will we wander down the
halls, seeing the old familiar faces, stopping at “cer-
tain" lockers to discuss last night’s date and home
work, of course, and, in general, trying to make the
most of the time before classes.
This year, four of the five queens were seniors. Our
members classed as royalty arc Jo Anne DurKcc, foot-
ball queen; Mary Blanche Short, band queen; Helen
Harris, music queen; and Mary Sue Scott, FFA queen.
Members of the senior class not only ranked high in
queen contests, but also in honorary awards and schol-
astic honors. Eldred Bates, Bev Blackwood, Larrv
Flood, Jcrrv Bullard, and Dennis Lcadbctter were
chosen by the faculty as Junior Rotarians. Carol Col-
lins received the DAR Award. LaVeta Wood and
Charles Woodring were the seniors obtaining the
American Legion Award. Twenty one seniors made
National Honor Society.
This year will mean the end of formal education for
many of us. The boys especially can make no fur-
ther plans for education, because as soon as school is
out they will go into the armed services. A few from
among us have already been taken. They arc: Dan
Wilson and Max Huddleston, army; Claude Morgan,
R. L. Howard, and Allen Buck, air force; and Sidnev
Gaylor, navy.
Let us set our goals high and face the future with
the same high hopes and gay courage, which made
our years here in NHS, following Tiger traditions,
successful.
Some events will long be remembered by the seniors.
Below, left: The last enrollment. Below, right, left to
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etiiord
Jim Abbcc
Jo Ann Akin
Virginia Allen
Moss Barron
Alvin Barsmith
Bob Bartholomew
Eldred Bates
Helen Roltcrtson Bean
Kathryn Bern’
Noda Bettis
Charles Billingsley
Patsy Bishop
Bev Blackwood
Helen George Blue
Robert Bradley
Barbara Brendlc
Nona Brown
Arlena Bruemmer
Carol Maphet Bruesch
Celia Ann Bryant
Peggs- Buckner
Jerry Bullard
Jean Burress
Lonny Campbell
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Patty Canfield
Betty Brown Carson
Joan Chervcnka
Jo Ann Chillcss
Bob Churchwcll
Charles Clough
Ronald Coker
Rosser Cole
Xaomi Coles
Carol Collins
Margaret Conkling
Daphine Couch
Virginia Cox
Ramona Crawford
Melvin Darc
Joyce Dees
Sue DePriest
Jimmy Dodd
Bill Downing
Jo Anne DurKce
John Etter
George Evans
Vernon Elippin
Larry Elood
entorA
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-Seniors
Lynn Foreman
Janice Frady
Kathryn Freeman
Tommy Freeman
Dwight Funderburk
Morris Garner
Paul Gibbs
Clara Mac Givens
Mary Belle Goodin
Maxine Gower
Dorothy Hallock
Helene Harris
Wanda Harshberger
Mary Etta Hines
Pat Hollingsworth
Patricia Hopkins
Dora Jo House
Johnnyc Hubbard
Max Huddleston
Bill Huskey
Jerry Johnson
Omega Johnson
Fttajean Johnston
J. T. Jones
emors
Judy Jones
Johnny Keith
Peggy Keinp
Charles Kennedy
I larold Klusnicyer
I fclcn Finney Knight
Thelma Lane
Dennis Lcadbettcr
Louis Lindsay
Joe Long
Don Lynn
Jerry .McCall
.Mary Ellen McDaniel
James McElhaney
Jennie Brewer McElroy
Dorothy McHughes
Beverly Martin
Jimmy Martin
Ann Mead
Jan Mickle
Eleanor Miller
Frankie Miller
Frank Miller
Karl Morlenbach
Seniors
Claude Morgan
Richard Morren
Jimmy Morrow
Dale Munkus
Bob Nations
Don Newsom
Barbara Ogle
Howard O'Neal
Jimmy Orenbaun
Charles Oster
Lucy Paine
Corcnc Pettus
Lena May Phillips
Pat Pierson
Glenn Pierson
Mike Pybas
Jean Ratliff
Etta Jane Rollins
Carol Roofc
Stanley Russell
Floella Sanderson
Nola Schritter
Delbert Scott
Mary Sue Scott
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Peggy Setzer
Mary Blanche Short
Donna Smith
Gloria Smith
Nova Dean Smith
Virginia Smith
Robert Standlcc
Bob Stansberry
Shirlev Starzcr
Neil Steely
Nevada Sterling
Janie Strickland
Darrell Stricklin
Lawrence Suchy
Warren Summers
Eva May Tccgardin
Pat Thompson
Dick Thurston
Janet Tucker
Lionel Turner
Pat Jones L'hlcs
Mildred L'srv
Lconah Uzzel
William Vanderburg
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Seniors
Troy Vowell
Sally Wacker
Man Alice Wallace
Mary Ann Walton
Sam Wilburn
Gary Williams
Neva Williams
Jeanne Winningham
Donald Witt
LaVcta Wood
Charles Woodring
Below: Selecting a candidate for the I kail queen contest
requires serious thinking on the part of the seniors.
.Above: left to right, Dwight Funderburk,
Melvin Dare, Frank Miller, Jimmy Dodd,
Charles Oster, and Bob Churchwcll arc good
examples of how seniors watch (?) ball
games.
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Junior class officers arc Jerry McConnell, vice-president;
Chcric Davenport, secretary; and J. Hatfield, president.
rfuniorS
The Juniors won again. What? The Trail queen
contest. Last year as sophomores we won, and this
year we determined to repeat that performance. Com-
petition was stronger, but by fudge and food sales,
dinners, a rummage sale, a partv at Teen Town, and
the selling of advertisements, the class raised almost
S1(MX>. Fearing this would not be enough, some jun-
iors even went to the dump grounds and collected
1000 Nash can lids to elect Sandra Carter, the junior
candidate, as Trail queen.
Tiger Talcs, the school newspaper, is the annual
project of junior classes. Shirlev Hughes, with a cap-
able staff representing all classes, and under the spon-
sorship of Mrs. L. J. Webb, edited the paper.
The play, "Professor, How Could You?", was given
in November. The cast, under the direction of Mrs.
Velma Powers, enjoyed presenting this comedy.
The junior class was well represented in every
activity and organization in the school. Seven boys
lettered in football; four in basketball; and five in
baseball. The chorus and band included many juniors
who also participated in the ensembles and solo work,
winning many honors.
The last event of the year, the Junior-Senior Ban-
quet, financed by the Tiger Tales, the concessions at
basketball games, the junior play, and class dues, was
very colorful.
Leading the class through-this successful year were
the following: J. E. Hatfield, president; Jerry McCon-
nell, vice-president; Chcrie Davenport, secretary-treas-
urer; and Mrs. L. J. Webb, Mr. Claude Southward.
Mr. Harley LaFevers, and Miss Lucile Searcy, as
sponsors.
We have already vowed that next year, as seniors,
we will accomplish more and leave a better record, as
we carry on the Tiger Traditions and Spirit.
Junior sponsors, Harley LaFevers, Claude Southward,
Mrs. L. J. Webb, and Miss Lucile Searcy look over the
problems of the class treasury.
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Hal Belknap
Kaletvo Boivin
George Bell
Bobbie Bolton
Carol Gene
Blackwood
Gary Braman
Donald Brewer
John Brinkley
Jonell Brown
Kenneth Brown
Jack Brown
Benny Bruce
Curtis Bryan
Richard Bryant
Vera Byington
Eloise Carroll
Sandra Carter
Evelyn Casey
Jane Ccllan
Marie Ccllan
Kenneth Chappell
Marilyn Chatman
Man- Lyle Childs
Harold Chitwood
Anne Clark
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junior A
Carlcne Claxton
Freda Clement
James Coffey
Pat Collins
Mary Jean Crane
Richard Crane
Bob Corbin
Dick Crawford
Carol Darst
Cherie Davenport
Pat DurKee
Pat Dymond
Bob Eddlcman
John Elliot
Mignon Ellison
Barbara Evans
Charles Fields
Jim Fielder
Harriet Fleer
Jimmy Flow
Joe Followwill
Gene Followwill
John Ford
Anna Jo Fore
Dick Foster
Don Foster
Mary Gladys Fox
Nancy Franklin
Bill Fuzzcll
Joyce George
Nick Gill
Uoj
Walter Hannon
J. E. Hatfield
Fred Haxcl
James Heston
Marilyn Hill
Jerry Hill
Sue Ann Hodges
John Holtzclaw
Patsy Hoofard
Tommy House
Jeanc Horne
Ellen Houston
Ben Huey
Betty Hughes
Shirley Hughes
Shirley Iskc
Charlotte Isom
Helen Jackson
Larry Jones
Gordon Jones
Martha Kasbaum
Sandra Kyle
Earl Kersey
Phil Kendall
Jack Keeley
Kenneth McDowell
Tommy McKinnon
Mary Margaret Mappcs
Gene Marrs
Bill Mason
John Mason
Bob Mathews
Kay Messamore
Melba Meyer
Don Miller
Carlcne Miller
Martha Miller
Sally Miller
Newton Mitchell
Bette Gene Moore
Alina Musgrave
Geneva Nelson
David Oliphant
Mary Ellen Pannell
Joann Parish
Betty Patterson
Kenneth Pence
Nevada Pickard
Lillie Powell
Stephen Primrose
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Nina Mac Roane
Kenneth Rollins
Richard Saunders
Pat Sexton
Billy Ruth Shaw
Frank Shepherd
Jack Sides
Jimmy Simpkins
Jana Sue Singley
Sally Slagle
Marian Smith
Katy Lee Smith
Norman Smith
Ann Stanley
Mary Sterling
Shirley Stubbs
Geraldine Sullivan
Joanne Tadlock
Barbara Tarbet
Mary Tcvault
Janette Thomas
Jerry Vaughn
Sybil Walker
Wilburn Walker
Mary Whistler
(Jordon Willard
Helen Willoughby
Margaret Wilson
Joan Woodruff
Charlene Wright
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is, and
Left to right: Miss Nadine Runyan, Mr. A. R. [)avj,
Mrs. H. C. Davis are the sophomore sponsors.
Elected to serve as sophomore officers arc Patricia
McKinney, secretary; Caroline McDermott, vice-presi-
dent; Jcquita Johnson, reporter; and Allen Morain. presi-
dent.
omoreS
We are the sophomores and thus the ones who will
carry the Tiger Spirit on actively after the present
juniors and seniors have graduated.
The sophomores were very active in all phases of
school life. We had ten lettermen on the football
team and six basketball lettermen. We were unusually
well-represented on the basketball team, for we had
three first-string starters. A number of sophomores
went out for baseball, and three lettered.
\Vc were also ably represented in Ducklings, chorus,
and band.
Along the executive line, our class officers were
Allen Morain, president; Caroline McDermott, vice-
president; Patricia McKinney, secretary; and Jcquita
Johnson, reporter. Our elected sponsors were Mr.
A. R. Davis, Mrs. H. C. Davis, and Miss Nadine
Runyan.
As is customary the sophomores carried on the tra-
dition of decorating for baccalaureate.
In a called class meeting the sophomores elected
Ann Oliphant to be their Trail queen candidate. The
whole class worked in support of her, and all had
fun even though we lost.
In spite of all the activities in which the spohomorcs
participated, four of the members of our class took
time to study and become honorary members of the
National Honor Society. They were Charles God-
dard, Patricia McKinney, Allen Morain, and Nancv
Pace. There were twenty sophomores making State
Honor Society with an average of 2.5.
Mrs. Mosley is explaining the card index system to
the new sophomore librarians, Shirley Allen, Sara
Jackson, Ida Sterling, and Lou Ann Essary.
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Dick Atkins
Janiall Badrv
Bobby Barnard
Johnny Bates
Ruth Bauer
Jimmy Belden
Bobby Bethel
Jane Bienfang
Ema Brauer
Rhoda Brauer
Jane Brcndle
Barbara Brite
Ixda Brown
Mana Brownlee
Harold Bruenuner
James Brunoldi
Mary Carol Bryant
Philip Bucher
Delores Burkett
I,. J. Burkett
o mores
Shirley Burton
Janell Butler
Rex Byars
Virginia Byington
Darlene Calmes
Marvin Campbell
Mettic Bell Carter
Doris Childers
Barbara Clark
Edward Clark
Nancy Cliffon
Gary Clouse
Yvonne Coffman
Dolan Cole
Lyndol Cole
Jimmy Coin
Pegg)' Corbett
Bill Corbin
Teddy Ann Cordell
Claudette Cornelison
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Faye Fore
.Martha Fox
Ann Gamer
Dorothy Gill
Charles Goddard
Sue Haines
Betty Hansmeyer
Harold Haralson
Jo Ann Harris
Troy Harshburgcr
Jo Ann Heaston
Doris Henry
Hayden Henry
Janice Hickok
Edna Hobbs
Dick Hodges
Colccn Hooper
Sherrill Howcry
1 farvey Hutchins
Sara Jackson
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opnomoret
Judy Jansing
Jcquita Johnson
Martha Kirk
James LaFon
Dorothy Lowrance
Thelma Leddy
Barbara Loughmiller
Wanda Lynch
Barbara Lynn
Caroline McDermott
Patricia McKinney
Beverly Madole
Glenda Marshal)
Billy Gayle Martin
Billve Ruth Martin
Neil Manin
James Matlock
Donna Matthews
Betty Mayhew
Phyllis Melton
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Reba Pope
Anita Potts
Joy Potts
Ernest Rayburn
Bob Reid
Jerry Reisz
Jack Richardson
Raj' Richardson
Gary Roberson
Ricardo Rodgers
Lannv Ross
Jane Rowland
Shirley Rutledge
Martha Scholl
Marjorie Scott
Gordon Scyler
Jackie Shockley
Edna Slater
Bobbie Lou Smith
Donna Smith
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)h om orcs
Velina Smith
Quentin Spradling
I'rances Steely
Kathrine Starzer
Barbara Sterling
Ida Sterling
Larry Stricklin
Betty Summers
Charles Tasier
Terry Tatge
Ronnie Thomas
Bob 1 hompson
Joyce Vaughn
Shirley Waddle
Joe Walden
Joan Walker
I lelcn Ward
Marie Ward
Wanda Ward
’Tommy Webb
Edward Wilson
Sandra Wilson
Charles Winn
Connie Witt
John Wood
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JUNIOR HIGH
MR. GENE ALDRICH
Principal
ItlllOl'
Mr. Aldrich, blowing rhe dust from
old records found in the vault of the
Junior High School, prepares for enroll-
ment day.
“Tiger Spirit’’ soared to new heights this year. With a new principal, Mr.
Gene Aldrich, guiding and directing, success was attained in every field. In a
year’s time the students have grown to love and respect him.
The Student Council has been active in coordinating activities and studies.
At the beginning of the school year each home room elected two representatives
to participate on the council. The officers elected from this group are Ben Bcnc-
dum, president; Janis Hervey, vice-president; and Johnny Jones, secretary-treas-
urer. Mrs. Minter is the very capable sponsor.
Xot only did the council help with the bond election, the float in the home-
coming parade, assemblies, and other school problems and activities, but they chose
as their main project of the year that of feeding and helping clothe a needy family.
Another outstanding organization in Junior High is the pep club, the Junior-
snaps. under the direction of Mrs. Velma Felkncr. They gave added support to
the athletic program and stimulated Tiger Spirit at sports events. The officers
for 1950-1951 are Ruth Eddleman, president; Donna Jo Willoughby, vice-presi-
dent; Susanne Springer, secretary; Jcrc Claxton, treasurer; and Janis Hervey,
reporter.
Mr. Chester C. Bryan
Physical Education
Mr. Charles \V. Bumgarner
Industrial Arts
Mrs. J. I.. Corbett
English
Mrs. George V. Copland
English
Mr. James I . Coventon
Mathematics
Mrs. Velma E. 1'elkner
Mathematics
Mrs. \V. W. Holmes
I list or v
English
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Mrs. Corbett is explaining to Johnny Jones, Jimmy
Haddock, and Nova Dean Barnhill the correct wav to
diagram a sentence.
Algebra docs not seem so hard to Russell Bates, Gas
Ann I’llison, and John Danley, when Mrs. Fclkncr ex-
plains.
This year the Juniorsnaps sponsored the jun-
ior high school Homecoming queen contest
by selling tickets for the Cubs Homecoming
game. Because of a tic two queens were
elected. With a background of hearts made
by the Juniorsnaps, Janice Cobb and Charlene
Brown were crow ned by Gene Henry and
Carl Dodd, co-captains of the team, at the
Homecoming assembly.
The Juniorsnaps have given several “sock
hops” in the high school auditorium to raise
money for the letters that were given to the
lettermen in an assembly given in January.
The club members gave a very enjoyable vari-
ety program along with presentation of letters.
The program was made up of chorus lines,
record impersonations, and several dances. The
club's charitable project for the year was a
donation to the Child Welfare Board.
Cheerleaders, Patsy Hodges, Janey Chatman,
Mary Ann Reichhubcr, Carolyn Sexton, and
Kav Belknap, led the club at all home games
and several out-of-town games. On days of
games you could sec every girl in junior high
with her black skirt, white blouse, and red tic.
Again this year, a large percentage of the
Norman High School band and music depart-
ment was made up of eighth and ninth grade
students. There were several junior high
ensembles in chorus. They performed at vari-
ous club meetings and programs during the
year. The ensemble worked all year on music
for the contest. The results of the ratings
showed this.
Mrs. Walter Manz
Home Economic!
Mrs. Lcta Moore
Mathematics
English
Mrs. H. H. Minter
Mathematics
English
Mrs. Roltcn R. Rose
Mathematics
The students welcomed back Mrs. Lcta
Moore, w ho was here two years ago. She
came in the middle of the first semester, taking
Mr. James Coventon’s place as math teacher.
This w as Mr. Coventon’s first year, but he w as
called into active service with the Air National
Guard. Another new teacher was Mr. Dick
LaFaver, who was the basketball coach for
junior high.
Junior high students have laid a foundation
for their highschool years in every field.
Everything they have done—sports, corona-
tions, queen contests, assemblies, and various
things—will be continued in senior high, but
with a greater “Tiger Spirit.”
Mrs. D. B. R. Johnson
General Science
Mr. Richard N. LaFaver
Athletics
Mrs. W. T. Knight
Science
History
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First row, left to right: Morris Tucker, Toni Warren, Benny Llewellyn. Roger Curren, Marshall O’Rorke,
Frank Martin, Kenneth Shobcrt, Jimmy Dyer, Gerald Swanson.
Second row: Kenneth Smith, Billy Wynn, Darrell Davenport, Eunice I cvault, Marilyn Hodge, Hershcl Witt,
Robert Findley, Jim Nash, Caroline Joaquin, Bonnie Kerner, VVcndall Bclvin, Robert Pickard, Bill Steely.
Third row: Jere Claxton, Carolyn Dunlap, Gay Ann Ellison, J. Henry Kuhlman, Dick Lampton, Sam Strong,
Dallas Shelton, Gene Henn', Jerry’ Chillcss, Carl Riches', Randy Freeman, Lorenc Kimmons, Gail Helms, Evonne
Grimmett, Delbert David.
Fourth row: Doloris Vandcrburg, Beverly Collins, Peggs' Fuzzcll, Floyd Rollins, Dale Smith, Duane Ross,
David Robinson, Fred Shipton, Vernon Hamner, Gene Arter, Jimmie Hensley, Sam Hallock, Hazel Burke,
Sharon McKinney.
Fifth row: Jane George, Evelyn Hickson, Gordon Watkins, Wayne Wilson, Joe Breedlove, Robert Harrell,
Gordon Masters. Wayne Salisbury, Phil Bryan, Ruby Thornhill, Betty Blankenship, Georgiana Champcau, Yvonne
Gaylor, Shirley Hammon.
First row, left to right: Donald Berry, Sydney Calvert, Bobby Kinsly, Jerald Butler, Jimmy Rider, Kenneth
Vowell, Jcrrv Hoag, Russell Bates, Jimmy Moomau, Billy Durkee, George Ingels.
Second row: J. L. Courtright. Gene Brown, Ben Bcnedum, Elmer Liner, Bill Dunford, Edward Craven, Wavnc
Courtright, John Teel, Wendell Wampler, Jimmie McMakin, Bill Hollingsworth, Jan Whistler, Marvin Mc-
Clure.
Third row: Mary Elizabeth Webb, K. C. Jones, June Sutton. Joan Matlock, Janis Hervey, Curtis French, Mor-
ris Cox. Bartley Wharton, Harold Martin, Eddie Hurry, John Danley, John Gatewood, Walter Saxon, Jo Ann
Childress.
Fourth row: Elsie Lee Shaw, Trcva Lee, Katie Townley, Johnny Barnard, Deon Rice, Janis Lane, Bernon Simp-
son, John Smith, Glen Fore, Haskell Walker, Mac Spears, Virginia Jones, Billyc Fave Martin.
Fifth row: Marv Mouck, Arthoria Green. Jo Ann Craig, Annabelle Lvng, Gearcldinc Mayfield, Cathrvn Wil-
liams, Don Wilson, Hubert Madolc, Bob Cox, Jerry Dickinson, Duane Dietrich, Peggv Jean Wiggins, Velma Ruth
White.
First row, left to right: Jack Manning, G. I.. Sapp. Allen Hames, Dovle Wilkerson, Eddie Cook, Charles Box,
George Grizzle, Bobby Hightower.
Second row: Sylvia Holeman, Eunice Mac 1 aggart. Ruth Eddlcman, Sue Hutton, Suzanne Smith. David Rambo.
Larry Kimrcy, 11. D. Reynolds, Patty McCarty, Carolyn Sexton. Judy Swartz, Kay Belknap, Charlene Brown,
L’thonia Brown.
I bird row: Kelley Rae Fitch, Caryl Lou Smith. Joy Cable. Bettv Gayle Hooper. Judy Ford, Vannic Lou Miller.
Agatha Rohrer, Susanne Springer. Mary \\ ilson, Gloria Crocker, Charlene Samuels, Mona Jane Murrell. Oleta
Ward.
Fourth row: Helen Smart, Gary Wilson, Bob Steele. Maxine Ellis. Maxine Craig, Gloria Dunford, Earl Mor-
ten. Joe Grubb. Imajcan Xewhy,’Carolyn Cargill, Ina Jo McCormick, Richard Adkins.
Fifth row: Jacqui .McAfee. Cecelia Lovclctt, Marilyn Smith, Lee Ann Kennedy. Mars Ann Reichuber, Bill
Sloan. Shirlene 1 hompson, Xcita Williams, Xorma Xiedermaicr, Thiel Kaye Maddon, Georgia Duff, Sandra
Busby, Johnicc Wilson.
First row, left to right: Charles 'Ward. Robert Davis, Jimmy Baldwin, James Gilbert, Virgil Jones, Bob Smav,
George McFarland, 1'om Dyer.
Second row: Barcic Langlew Jerita Reed, Edell Masters, Mary Ann Bumgarner, Mars- Alice Worrell, Mav-
nard Frost, Woods McMahon, Carl Dodd. Donald Mavs, Xola Followsvill, Roberta Rollins. Mona Eas e Bolding.
Third row: Bonnie Lucas, Lenora Willcox, Wanda Moore, Eileen McPhail. Donald Abshier, John Furton. Ed
Franklin, Mary Ellen Urenda, Dwain Prufcrt, Peggy Weeks. Lucile Hickok, Joanne Hodges.
Fourth row: Wilma Mappes, Xancs Wilson, Peggs- Xiecc, Bcvcrls- Sasser, George W. Scruggs. Don Comp,
Jcrrs Hoops, Lcrov Phillips. Donna Vanderburg, Verna Jo Wyrick, Donita Hosvell. Winnie Mac Moods.
Fifth row: Ruth Atnip. Marv Lee Phelps, Ruby Byford, Joe Atnip. Sarnmie Roane. Carol Baughman, Bill
Combs, Betts Hatfield. Lavinia Ruth Walker. Billie Simpson.
First row, left to right: Charles Bennett, Billy Frost, Jo Ann Jones, Ivon Lowsley, Charles Bernard, Mary Carol
Owen, Martin Leddy, Allen Rose, Sarah Garr, Buddy Coffman, Carl Franklin, Howard Clouse.
Second row: Lois Robertson, Marccne Morrison, Donna Jo Willoughby, Richard Kill, Pat Hatley, Chester
Ketner, Douglas Lindley, Earl Shockley, Bill Langley, Anna Maude Primrose, Anne Clifton.
Third row: Nancy Followwill, Peggy Music, Jane Brixey, I larriettc Rawson, Charles Edward Richards, Bu-
ford Meador, Jerry Lambert, Richard Robinson, John Atkinson, Marjorie Spears, Mary Dell Rhea, Janey Chatman.
Fourth row: Wilma Powell, Sue Ann Clark, Leon Wilkerson, Joe Helms, Layman Cosscy, Joe Cox, James Les-
ter, Neil Gibson, Glen Farris, Shirley Bowlan, Pat Hili.
First row, left to right: Johnny Jones, Forrest Moore, Robert Jones, Emma Jane Teel, Phil Smalley, June Whit-
aker, John Womack, Travis Pence, Xyla Ruth Church, Robert W’itt, Jerry Rogers, Bobby McCurry.
Second row: Fuzzy Drake, Glen St. Pierre, Jane Mead, Bettv West, Decker Lee, Roy Madden, Jerry McIntire,
Gregory Howard, Mary Lou Kirk, Melrose Pannell, James Dunn.
Third row: Burl Hines, Charlotte Brown, Henry Evans, Theda Cargill, Ruth Morrison, Russell Krohmer, Mary
Whitaker, Charles Kahoc, Louise Freeman, Darrell Dragoo, Rosa Lee Robins.
Fourth row: Lewis Bugher, Barbara Lee, Carol Coin, Lowell Marsh, David Deskin, Clarence Dabnev, Janies Orr,
Kenneth Ives, Dehner Ives, Ann Martin. Barbara Jo Phillips.
First row, left to right: Kenneth Clark, Bruce Edmondson, Bill Rhvmcs, Cliff Lvdick, Alan Wilcox, John Ster-
ling, Duncan McElhaney, Bobby Allen Gill, Danny Lee Lyon, Buddy Reid, Bruce Starzcr, John H. Elliott,
Second row: \\ ayne Hamilton, Donald Mayhew, Dub Baglev, Glen Worrell, Ronny Stricklin, l ari Couch,
Carl Brown, Rusty Clement, Bob Anthony, Geraldine Tarbct, Nova Dean Barnhill, Barbara Jennings.
I bird row: Dale Gallaher, Jimmy Miller, Sonny Singley, Frank D. Roberts, Jimmv Haddock, Joyce Green-
wood, Melba Cole, Betty Walker, Roberta Morrison, Elizabeth Doan, Carla McDowell, Patsy Schneider.
Fourth row: Blondale O’Rorkc, Ronnie Cooker, Sonny Willoughby, Doug Cornelison, Dick Robinson, .Milton
Simpson, John LaFon, Charles Hickman, Don Culwcll, Ray Donchew.
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First row, left to right: Frances Frantz, Linda Sumrall, Gerald Beauchamp, Rita Vaught, Elinor Lottinvillc,
Nclva Ward, Patsv Hodges, Marv Lou Zacharv, Jcrrv Smith, Ernestine Bailey, Doris McDonald, Robert McComb.
Second row: Barbara McFarland, Carolvn June Sullivan, Rctha Dean Pugh, Gail Masters, Kathleen Keith, Linda
Garrison, Cortez Bryant, Billy Marrs, Sue Long, Joann Moring, Arleen Littlcaxc.
Third row: James O'Mallcv, Shirlev Ann Cox, Ora Sue Childs, Janice Cobb, Margaret Gower, Marian Looney.
George Meyer, Carol Ann Wright, Carolyn Crcgcr, Elizabeth Ann Howe.
Fourth row: John Beach, Linda Cook, Jerry Six, Winona Ruth Newsom, Kay Katherine Lee, Johnnie Max Cox.
Roy Lee Cole, Glenda Gower, Patricia Patton, Stewart Clawson, Laquita Ingle. Barbara Scott.
Wc find Gcorgianna Chainpeau, Mrs. Walter Manz, sponsor, and Gail Helms,
treasurer; Georgia Duff, vice presi- president, are reading the club charter.
dent; and Thiel Kaye Madden, sec-
retary, studying their leadership
book.
Sandra Busby, historian, Beverly
Sasser, parliamentarian; Joanne
I lodges, reporter; and Donita
I lowell, song leader, arc admiring
one of their new I'll A jackets.
un tor
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This year the Norman Junior High School Future
I lomemakers of America have carried out the theme
of "Homes and Life in Foreign Countries." Every
week the girls met, this theme was used. The club
was divided into groups, and the girls gave programs
such as “I lolidays in I lolland,” “Young People in Mex-
ico,” and “Christmas in Foreign Lands.” I hese pro-
grams which were suggested in their guide book gave
the girls an understanding of what the youth in for-
eign lands arc doing.
At the first of the year, the club met to elect offi-
cers. These were Gail Helms, president; Thiel Kaye
Madden, vice-president; Gcorgianna Champcau; treas-
urer; Joanne I lodges, reporter; Beverly Sasser, par-
liamentarian; Donita Howell, songlcader; and Sandra
Busby, historian. These officers went to a leadership
conference at El Reno Highschool right after their
election. With the knowledge they gained at the
conference they have led their members through a
successful year.
Mrs. Walter Manz, junior high home economics
teacher, is the new sponsor of the chapter. She fol-
lows Mrs. Dorothy' Griffey who moved last spring.
Mrs. Manz is well-liked by the members, and with
her help the chapter has been successful in the year's
work.
The Future Homemakers are a very purposeful or-
ganization. Their purpose is to promote fellowship
among youth, develop leadership ability, and to de-
velop appreciation for happy home life. To carry
out these purposes they' wrote to students in Germany,
and sent things to them such as soap, pencils, etc.
They also collected magazines and books to send to
patients in the Central State Hospital.
During the national FHA week, November 12
through November 17, the girls entertained their par-
ents with a tea. They performed the emblem service
which is very impressive. This service shows the
motto of the club, “Toward New Horizons.”
In the fall the members entertained the Newcastle
chapter with a picnic at the city park. The club also
held a wiener roast and hayride for the members of
the FFA, who later returned the favor with a party.
March 31, the club attended the state rally in Okla-
homa City. Over five thousand girls belonging to
FHA attended. They elected new state officers and
discussed plans for the future. They' attended a ban-
quet and were well-entertained.
With the training they have had this year in this
chapter, and under the leadership of such well-trained
officers and sponsor, the girls have laid a foundation
as Future Homemakers of America, and plan to con-
tinue this activity in Norman High School.
Norma Niedcrmaicr is pouring hot chocolate for Vir-
ginia Jones at a recent party in rhe home economics
cottage.
Yvonne Grimmett is measuring the length of Trcva
Lee’s skirt which she made in home economics.
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Below: Caryl Lou Smith,
president of the Science Club.
First row, left to right: Mona Fave Bolding, Barcic Langley, Mary Wilson,
Judy Swartz, Kav Belknap, Suzanne Smith, Pattv McCarty, Charlene Samuels,
Caryl Lou Smith.
Second row: 11. D. Reynolds, Ben Bcnedum, Charlene Brown. Jimmy Moo-
mau, Agatha Rohrer, David Rambo, Jcrc Claxton, Jacqui McAfee, Billy Dur-
kee.
Third row: Bettv Blankenship, Gene 1 lenrv, Janis Herves , Gordon Masters,
Carolyn Sexton, Lorn Warren, Johnicc Wilson, George Ingels.
Science
Below, first row, left to right: Mary Ann Rcichhubcr,
Joan Mattock. Sue Hutton. Lee Ann Kennedy, Gloria
Crocker. Judy Ford, Kelley Rae Fitch, Dolores Vandcr-
bury.
Second row: Lari Morrcn. Gene Brown, Sidney Cal-
vert, Gary Wilkerson. Trcva Lee. Sharon McKinney,
Virginia Jones. Nonna Jo Niedcrmaicr.
Third row: Gordon Watkins, Delbert David, David
Robinson. Eddie Hurry, Edward Craven, Elmer Liner,
Tom Dvcr, Don Wilson, Benny Llewelyn.
Above: Mrs. Johnson explains
distilling of water to the Sci-
ence Club officers. George In-
gels, David Rambo, Mary Ann
Rcichhubcr, Charlene Brown.
and Jimmy Moomau.
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Below: Charlene Brown
and Janice Cobb, foot-
ball queens of 1950-51.
Above: In the Junior Police game Jimmy Miller runs
with the ball as Gene Henry blocks.
Below : Co - captains, Carl
Dodd and Gene Henry, led the
team to victories.
The Norman Junior High Cubs had a very successful year, winning five and
losing only two. Under the able coaching of Mr. Bryan, who just completed his
first year, and the hard work of every player, the team placed second in the con-
ference. This year there were thirty-one lettermen; thirteen will be back next
year. Gene Henry, center, and Carl Dodd, half-back, were co-captains and
crowned the two queens, Janice Cobb and Charlene Brown, at the Junior High
Homecoming assembly.
First row, left to right: Jerry McIntire, Wilson Wilhite, Bruce Edmondson, John Gatewood, Fuzzv Drake,
Dale Gallaher, Jimmy Miller, Allen Rose, Bill Dunford, Jack Womack, Doug Cornelison.
Second row: Glen St. Pierre, Stewart Clawson, Layman Cossev, John Barnard, Joe Grubb, Dean Rice, John
Danley, Sam Strong, Gene Henry.
Third row: Mr. Gene Aldrich, Randy Freeman, Joe Helms, Carl Dodd, Curtis French, Gordon Masters, Sammy
Roane, Larry Kimrey, Phil Bryan, Jerry Chilless, Chester Bryan, Coach, Bill Hollingsworth. Jimmy Baldw in.
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Above: Eighth grade plays El Reno
in an exciting home game.
NINTH GRADE TEAM
First row, left to right: John Gatewood, Kenneth
Smith, Dallas Shelton. Second row: John Danley.
David Rambo, Jerrv Hoops, Sammy Roane. Third
row: Dick LaFaver, coach, Carl Dodd, Curtis French.
Gordon Masters.
The Norman Junior High School basketball teams
under Coach Dick LaFaver closed their season March
7 at Duncan. The ninth grade team, captained by
Carl Dodd, ended the season with a record of ten
won and six lost. The eighth grade which was led by
Fuzzv Drake broke even with a 6-6 record.
The ninth grade team was runner-up in the Cleve-
land County Tournament, losing to Noble in the finals
by one point in an overtime and was third in the
Junior Boomer Conference. This conference consists
of Duncan, Chickasha, El Reno, Norman, Anadarko,
Lawton, and Putnam Citv.
EIGHTH GRADE I I AM
First row, left to right: Wilson Wilhite, Ronnie
Cooper, Wayne Hamilton. Second row: Fuzzv Drake,
Bill Rhymes, Allen Rose. Third row: Dick LaFaver.
coach, Johnny Cox, Rav Donchcw, Lowell Marsh.
Below: Norman ninth grade player
takes a rebound in El Reno game.
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First row, left to right: Lee Ann Kennedy, Caryl Lon Smith, Donna Jo Willoughby, Ruth Eddlcman, Mrs.
Velma E. Fclkncr, sponsor, Janis I lervev, Susanne Springer, Agatha Rohrer, Charlene Samuels, Frances Frantz.
Second row: Johnice Wilson, June Sutton, Suzanne Smith, Cecelia Lovclett, Betty Blankenship, Beverly Sasser,
Georgiana Davenport, Charlene Brown, Gail Helms, Gloria Crocker, Elsie Shaw, Billie June Simpson.
Third row: Elinor Lottinvillc, Rita Vaught, Mary I lizibeth Webb, Katie Townley, Donna Vanderburg, Ora
Sue Childs, Marcone Morrison, Anna .Maude Primrose, Melrose Pannell, June Whitaker, Lois Roberson, Barbara
McFarland.
Fourth row: Jane Mead, Bettv Gayle Hooper, Mars' Wilson, Joan Matlock, Cathryn Williams, Pattv McCarty,
Judy Swartz, Janice Cobb, Carolyn Joaquin, Joy Cable, Shirley Ann Cox.
n tor5 n ap5
hirst row, left to right: Betty West, Linda Cook, Janey Chatman, Kav Belknap, Carolyn Sexton, Marv Ann
Reichhubcr, Patsy I lodges, Xelva Ward, Mary Lou Zachary.
Second row: Doris McDonald, Anne Clifton, Carolyn Creger, Kathleen Keith, Gav Ann Ellison, Kav Katherine
Lee, Linda Garrison, Mary Lou Kirk, Ernestine Baily.
Third row: Jure Claxton, Marguerite (lower, Norina Niedermaier, Carol Coin, Glenda Gower, Harriette Raw-
son, Winona Ruth Newsom, Neita Williams, Jane Brixey.
Fourth row: Joann Muring, Marian Looney, \ vonne-Gnmmett, Jacqui McAfee, Sue Hutton, Judv Ford, Peggy
Music, Mary Muuck, Vannic Lun Miller, Marilyn Hodge, Kelley Rae Fitch.
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Mrs. Wyckoff is an accomplished pianist as well as
an able choral director.
The boys’ quartet: R. E. Wright, first tenor; Jamall
Badn*, second tenor; Dennis I.eadbetter, baritone;
Eldred Bates, bass.
I he two outstanding senior music students, Helen
Harris and Lionel Turner, ake beautiful music to-
gether.
Wilhousky was the guest conductor.
The Christinas season was greeted by the vocal music department with a
beautiful concert on December 18 entitled “Christmas Moods. A large
audience was on hand to appreciate their favorite Christmas songs and carols.
The following Thursday the chorus held a caroling party which was cli-
maxed bv a hamburger dinner.
This year’s musical comedy, “The Mocking Bird," is an operetta that is
difficult to perform as well as interesting to sec. It was thoroughly enjoyed
by both cast and audience. The profits made from the two performances
will go toward buying robes for the music department.
April 20 was a big dav for the chorus, for that was the day of the corona-
tion of the music queen. This year’s queen was lovely Helene Harris, who
has been the accompanist for the department two years besides singing in
ensembles and solo work. The maids of honor were Elinor Lottinville,
Marv Ellen McDaniel, and Joyce George. Accompanied by a colorful array
of attendants and escorts. Miss Harris was crowned bv Eldred Bates.
Another "first" was accomplished bv Mrs. Wyckoff and the songsters this
year when they produced the Junior High operetta, “Creatures of Impulse,”
on May 10 and 11. This was the first operetta ever given bv the junior
high, and it met with great success.
It is a difficult task to exact the best musical performance from one hun-
dred thirty students and maintain their friendship as well as their respect,
but Mrs. Wyckoff has done just this. The Norman High School glee clubs
and choruses have shown that even though thev arc experienced and well-
trained, there is something more important than mechanics, and that is a
love for their director.
There is plenty of time for fun as well as work while singing, and this
year proved no exception. The caroling party, operetta rehearsals, the trips
to Oklahoma A&M and Oklahoma City, singing at commencement, and the
many other happy incidents shared by the students will always be treasured
memories of the 1951 class.
1 he third hour music class rehearses for the Christmas concert.
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Above: The main cast of “Rio Rico." presented bv the chorus
Right: The mixed quartet, left to right:
R. E. Wright, tenor; Betty Needs, soprano; Vir-
ginia Byington, alto; and Dennis Leadbetter,
bass.
Right, below: The girls’ quartet: left to right:
LaVeta Wood, first soprano; Leia Brown, sec-
ond soprano; Mary Ellen McDaniel, first alto;
Geraldine Sullivan, second alto.
Below; Some outstanding junior high students
are practicing in Mrs. yckoff’s chorus room.
First row, left to right: Betty Needs, Sandra Busby, Georgia Duff, Thiel Kaye Maddon, \ vonne Coffman, Car-
lenc Claxton, Carol Roofe, Lee Ann Kennedy, Barbara Brite, Judy Swartz, Nova Smith, \ irgmia Byington, A let-
tic Bell Carter.
Second row: Nonna Nicdcrmaier, Mary Carol Bryant. Joyce George, LaVeta Wood, Jane Bienfang, 1 dna
Hobbs, Cathrvn W illiams, Janis Hervey, Peggy Buckner, Ann Garner, Pauline Kuhlman, Patty McCarty, Car-
olyn Sexton.
Third row: Jo Ann Harris, Darlene Calines, Ncita Williams, Sue Hutton, Suzanne Smith, Margaret W ilson. Joh-
nicc W ilson, Donna Smith, Helen George Blue, Pauline Smith, Naomi Followwill, Leia Brown, Mignon Ellison.
Fourth row: Shirley Starz.er, Jerc Claxton, Katie Townley, Mary Wilson, Jacqui McAfee, Beverly Sasser, Ger-
aldine Sullivan, Barbara Brcndle, Peggy Kemp, Mary Ellen .McDaniel, Wanda Ward, Harriet Fleer.
OPUS
First row, left to right: Linda Garrison, Donna Jo Willoughby, Geraldine Tarbet, Marguerite Gower, Sue
Long, Carol Ann W right, Nancy Followwill, Elinor Lottinville, Ruth Morrison, Carolyn Crcger, Wilma Powell,
Emma Teel.
Second row: Peggy Music, Winona Ruth Newsom, Harriette Rawson, Barbara Jo Phillips. Glenda Gower. Kav
Katherine Lee, Carol Coin, Patricia Patton, Mary Whitaker, Gail Masters, Joyce Greenwood, Mary Carol Owen.
Third row: Retha Dean Pugh, Ora Sue Childs', Janice Cobb. Melba Cole. Bettv Walker, Elizabeth Ann Howe.
Betty West, Elizabeth Doan, Rosa Lee Robins, Marian Looney, Theda Cargill, Charlotte Brow n. Shirks \nn Cox.
Fourth row: Doris McDonald. Carolyn June Sullivan. Mary Lou Zachary, Nelva Jean Ward. Rita Ann Vaught.
June W hitakcr, Kathleen Keith, Anime UiftuCB, l.ot:s Roberson, Anna Maude Primrose, Joann Moling. Patsy’
Hodges, Barbara .McFarland.
First row, left to right: John Smith, Harold Martin, Tom Warren, Ben Benedum, Bartley Wharton, Neil
Gibson, Bev Blackwood, Rosser Cole, Bobby Clary.
Second row: Jamall Badrv, R. E. Wright, Mike Pvbas, Gerald Swanson, Dick Thurston, K. C. Jones, Gan-
Williams, Gordon Masters, Charles Kennedy.
Third row: J. T. Jones, Darrell Stricklin, Dennis Lcadbcttcr, Charles Billingsley, Eldred Bates, Lionel Tur-
ncr, Quentin Spradling, Eddie Hurry.
Left: Helen H arris, the chorus accompanist for 1951,
plays a difficult arrangement on the Steinway.
Above: The girls' trio, left to right: Carlcnc Claxton,
first soprano; Joyce George, second soprano; and I lelen
I larris. alto.
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I ligh School tsvirlcrs
Omni Major, l.arrv Flood, and
Band Queen. Mars Blanche Short.
As proof that Norman 1 ligh School
has a great hand, it now has a huge
thirty-six inch high trophy, proudly ex-
hibited in the band room. Any band
member will gladly inform you that it
was obtained by hours of practicing—
marching hour after hour during August
and overs- morning after school started.
1 hcse musicians received this first place
rating for a class "A" marching band in
the I lomecoming contest, sponsored bv
the Norman Chamber of Commerce.
Over se\ enty state highschool bands par-
ticipated in this gala event. As further
c\ idcnce of their marching ability, they
Band president, Rosser
Cole.
also received superior rating in the state
marching contests in Oklahoma Citv.
During early February, the band went
to Oklahoma City University for a clinic.
A few weeks following, several members
participated in the All-State Band and
the All-State Orchestra, rhe next events
on the agenda included a pre-contest
trip to Seminole, the instrumental con-
tests in Oklahoma City and the state con-
tests at Stillwater.
Although 12 seniors will be graduated
from the band, remaining members arc
determined to continue the l iger Spirit
of doing things well.
I he Norman High School (Concert Band presents two concerts during the school s ear
Top row: Mr. William C. Robinson, director
Second row, left to right: R. F. Allen, cornet; Charles Barnes, flute; Johnny Bates, saxophone, Kay Belknap, per-
cussion; Noda Bettis, clarinet; Carol Gene Blackwood, percussion; Ted Blakemore, trombone.
Third row: Charles Billingsley, bass horn; Carol Maphet Brusch, clarinet; Marv Lyle Childs, percussion; I.. J.
Burkett, cornet; Bob Churchwell, percussion; Stewart Clawson, cornet; James Coffey, clarinet.
Fourth row: Lyndol Cole, saxophone; Rosser Cole, percussion; Jane Crisman, clarinet; Lvnn Crockett, flute; Sue
DePriest, French horn; Jayne DePriest, flute; Orrin Doty, bass horn.
Fifth row: Billy Durkee, cornet; Tom Dyer. French horn; Joe Earls, bass horn; John Elliot, bass horn; Ga\
Ann Ellison, percussion; .Mignon Ellison, percussion; Larry Flood, clarinet.
Fop row, left to right: Don Foster, saxophone; Mary Gladys Fox, flute; Nancy Franklin, clarinet; Charles God-
dard, cornet; Ann Grisso, percussion; Sue Hames, clarinet; Gene Hammon, saxophone.
Second row: James Harlow, clarinet; Troy Harshberger, baritone horn; James Heston, flute; John Holtzclaw,
cornet; George Ingles, saxophone; Helen Jackson, marimba; Jcquita Johnson, oboe.
Third row: Jack Keeley, bass horn; Phil Kendall, trombone; Martha Ann Kirk, flute; Mary Lou Kirk, French
horn; Lain Kimrcy, French horn; J. Henry Kuhlman, cornet; James LaFon, trombone.
Fourth row: Mary Gayle LaFon, flute, Ellen Landsaw, percussion; Dick Lampton, baritone horn; Flovd Liner,
French horn; Elmer Liner, trombone; Barbara Lynn, flute; Tommy McKinnon, cornet.
Fifth row: Hubert Madole, trombone; Gene Marrs, French horn; Frank Martin, cornet; Neil Manin, comet;
John Mason, French horn; Bill Mason, cornet; Jimmy Aloomau, clarinet.
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Top row, left to right: Ann Oliphant, bassoon; Jimmy Orenbaun, clarinet; Mary Ellen Pannell, clarinet; Joe
Phillippe, bass horn; Barbara Pierson, clarinet; Reba Pope clarinet; David Rambo, trombone.
Second row: Patsy Ratcliff, flute; Bob Reid, clarinet; Buddy Reid, cornet; Jerry Reisz, cornet; Bill Robinson,
trombone; Lanny Ross, saxophone; Shirley Rutledge, bassoon.
Third row: Wayne Sansbury, trombone; Charlene Samuels, flute; Mary Sue Scott, clarinet; Billie Ruth Shaw,
clarinet; Mary Blanche Short, percussion; Jack Sides, baritone; Bernon Simpson, trombone.
Fourth row: Edna Earl Slater, clarinet; Caryl Lou Smith, flute; Marilyn Smith, clarinet; Susanne Springer, clari-
net; Shirley Stubbs, clarinet; Katherine Starzcr, oboe; Bob Steele, saxophone.
Fifth row: Joanne Tadlock, clarinet; Bob Thompson, percussion; Dick Thurston, percussion; Mary Ann Wal-
ton, clarinet; Charles Winn, French horn; John Wood, baritone; Joan Woodruff, saxophone.
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Left to right: Lucy Paine, Geneva Nelson, Mrs. Fleming,
and Barbara Brendle construct a model of the Norman
Junior High School building for the Homecoming parade.
Art is not only a growth in self-expression, but it is also a growth in the appreciation of the
finer things of life. It gives expression and furnishes a person with a standard for correct judg-
ment and appreciation of things of yesterday and today. Art is not only for the use of the pro-
fessional as a means of livelihood, but it is something used in everyday life.
All people need to see good art, all kinds of art—past, present, modern, the academic, amateur,
and professional. But more than that we need to perform, to draw, to paint, and to create. Art
can so absorb the mind that worries of the day and threats of tomorrow pass into shadow and
darkness. Knowing this the members of the art class learn to do and to create.
During the year 1950, art students again won their share of honors and awards, and twice we
appeared in print in national magazines. The seniors and juniors arc proud of their three fellow
Senior High Students, first row, left to right: Geneva Nelson, Helen Jackson, Luev Paine, Kathrvn Berry,
Pegg)' Buckner.
Second row: Jan Mickle, Beverly Martin, Jane Quaid. Charlotte Isom, Linda Lacy, Omega Johnson, Barbara
Brendle.
Third row. J. I). Mills. Bobby Corbin. Sam Wilburn. Johnny Keith. Alvin Barsmith. William Vanderburg.
John Brinkley.
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Junior High Students, first row, left to right: James Bragg, Vernon
Hammer, Louise Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Webb, Charles Bennett.
Second row: Jimmy Rider, Bruce Starzer, Jack Womack, Gene Arter,
Carol Coin, Dale Montgomery, Maynard Frost, Lewis Bugher.
class mates for winning ribbons and a chance to show in the A.A.U.W.
state art exhibit, competing against three thousand works, and the five
key aw ards given for fine work in the Scholastic state exhibit for high
school artists.
Ten ninth and tenth grade artists rook their work to Edmond, to
come home with superior and excellent ratings for their respective
school. A member of this same high school class had the honor of
representing the school at the Art Education Conference in a panel
discussion at Oklahoma University.
The art class had several projects. Probably the most outstanding
of these are the backdrops for the music operetta, class play posters,
decorating for Christmas, and making a float that won a place in the
Homecoming parade.
The art department not only entered into the school activities but
co-operated with the Chamber of Commerce, Police Department, and
the American Legion to help put over their projects by making safety
posters, clean up posters, poppy posters and in so doing they w on rec-
ognition and honors for themselves in the city and state.
Left to right: Bruce Starzer, Charles Bennett,
the model, and Maynard Frost arc making Hal-
lowe’en masks.
Junior High Students, first row, left to right: Rosalee Robins, Barbara
Scott, James Gilbert.
Second row: Carla McDowell, Patsy Hill, Leroy Phillips, Ailcen 1 ittle-
axe, Jerry Six, Richard Robinson.
Mrs. Fleming demonstrates to Carla McDowell
and Jerry Six how to form color-harmonics.
Above: Jack Brown watches as Charlotte Isom begs forgiveness of Don
Miller who is her history teacher in the junior play.
PROFESSOR, HOW COULD
By Avne Coulter Martens
Keats Perry ....
Vicky Randolph
Grandmother Perry .
Grandfather Perry .
John Appleby . . .
Priscilla Morley . .
Tootsie Bean . . .
Butcher Boy Bean .
Valeric Whitman . .
Boggins.............
Young Children .
. Don Miller
Charlotte Isom
. Sandra Kyle
. Gene Marrs
. lack Broun
Sandra Carter
. lane Quaid
. Phil Kendall
Janette Thomas
Bill Lamirand
Frances Frantz
John I ones
Above: Bcvcrlv Martin, who helped make up the char-
acters in the plav, powders Jack Brown as Frances Frantz
and Phil Kendall look on with apparent approval.
Right: In one of the many comical scenes, Phil Ken-
dall forces Don Miller to cat the pic which was sup-
posedly made by Jane Quaid, his loving sister.
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First row, left to right: Johnny Bates, Nancy Pace, Ben Huey, Darrell Stricklin, Mary Lyle Childs (hi I
Woodring, Jane Quaid, Shirley Hughes, .Mike Pybas.
Second row: Mrs. Hugh McDermott, Charles Billingsley, Jean Ratliff, John Brinkley, Ann Grisso Eldred R>r
I aVeta Wood, Bob .Mathews, Floclla Sanderson, Mrs. Nellie Childs.
Work vet fun—work in the planning of
the book, taking of pictures, doing pasteups,
writing copy, making a float, and selling at
the concession stand. Mixed with this work
was fun—friendships, songs by musical mem-
bers, drawings and games on the board, run-
ning errands, OIPA Convention, the corona-
tion, and the annual banquet.
Our work is completed. We present the
book to you with the hope that the fun will
continue as you look at the book now and in
the future.
Behind the staff are others who helped to
prepare this book. We are indebted to Mr.
and Mrs. Russell Smith for excellent photog-
raphy, to P & I) Studios for increasing and
decreasing pictures, to Mr. John Clark of
Southwestern Engraving Company and to Mr.
Harold Belknap of the Transcript for constant
supervision.
Above: Charles Woodring, editor; Mrs. Nellie
Childs, sponsor; and Mary Lyle Childs, assistant edi-
tor, start planning the 1951 Trail by looking at past
annuals and pictures to avoid duplication and to study
the good points. At this time the theme, foreword,
and dedication of the book were decided.
Below: Mrs. McDermott, financial sponsor, is making
plans with Darrell Stricklin, business manager, and Ben
Huey, assistant business manager, for the financing of the
1951 Trail. These included a sales campaign, the queen
contest, and advertising. As advertisements from city
merchants come in, they are properly classified and re-
corded in the Trail ledger by one of the business man-
agers.
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Above: Shirley Hughes, typist, and Jean Rat-
liff, activity editor, are in The Trail “cubby-
hole” searching for new ideas concerning the
layouts for the different organizations of XI IS.
Besides doing all tvping for the 1 kail, Shirley
planned the Gingersnap pages. Jean worked up
the I lomecoming, drama, administration, and
senior FHA pages.
Below: John Brinkley planned all the art
work in the 1951 Trail. Under the direction
of Mrs. Fleming, John drew the pictures of the
school building and the tigers on the end
sheets to carry out the theme of Tiger Spirit.
Cartoons of different tigers appear throughout
the book to connect the individual sections with
this theme.
1 he class editors must plan their pages with enough similarity to
out the unity of the book, and vet w ith enough difference to be charac-
teristic of each class. This requires that the editors work together.
In the above picture, Nancy Pace, sophomore editor; LaVeta Wood,
junior high editor; Floclla Sanderson, senior editor; and Jane Quaid, junior
editor, compare layouts and trim pictures to be used in the paste-ups.
After the paste-ups arc sent to the engraver, the duties of the editors arc
far from complete. Stories and identification must be written and checked
before they arc accepted by the printers.
carry
Below, left: Evidently Charles Billingsley, photographer;
Ann Grisso, assistant director of photography; Bob Mathews,
assistant photographer; and Mike Pybas, director of pho-
tography, arc having a lot of fun planning Trail action
shots. Ann and Mike direct the layout of all the pictures
which arc to be taken by Charles and Bob. These four
must work together since photography composes the largest
part of the annual.
Below, right: Johnny Bates, assistant junior high editor.
is trying to secure some information concerning his junior
high sport layout. His brother, E.ldrcd Bates, who has been
on The Trail staff for two years, is helping him plan the
football pages. Eldred's job on the staff is not an easy one
since Norman High School is very sports minded, and ail
events must be accurately recorded in the annual. Johnny,
in addition to the junior high sports, planned the eighth
grade class pictures and the Science Chib page.
First row, left to right: Robert Harrell, Louis Lindsay, Benny Llewellyn, Morris Cox, Charles Tasicr, Frank
Dunlap, Jerald Butler, Roger Currcn. ,, ,, „
Second row: David Oliphant, W alter Hannon, Charles Fields, James Matlock, Jack Hannon, Harold Brucmmer,
Jimmie Hensley.
Third row: Jerry Hill, Don Wilson, Troy Burks, Charles Bowlan, Don Houck, Robert Hensley.
Above, standing in front of their new pickup, arc
FT A officers: Gene Followwill, vice-president; Jerrv
Hill, treasurer. Joe Long, president; IL W. Mackcv,
advisor, and Neil Steely, secretary. Kneeling are Frank
Dunlap, sentinel, and John Potts, reporter.
I'he first pan of the year is fair time. At the countv
and state fairs the boys won twenty-seven ribbons in
individual entries of crops and livestock, and on the col-
lective exhibit of the chapter.
Pictured to the right arc three of the boys and their
winning entries. First, Jack Harmon with the calf which
was presented to him by the Norman Kiwanis Club.
I his calf won second place at the Oklahoma State Fair.
Second, Billy Whitehead and his Duroc gilt which
won first place in the Cleveland Countv Fair.
Third, I iarold Brucmmer won first place at the Cleve-
land County Fair with his Berkshire barrow; he later
entered this barrow in the Austin Barrow Show in Aus-
tin, Minnesota, and won sixth place there.
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Working to make a dream come true is an
important parr of Tiger Tradition. Living up to
this tradition, the Norman FFA boys worked two
years to raise money for a truck. In September
of this year the dream came true when they
bought a 1950 Ford pickup. Most of this money
came from the sale of tomato plants, raised in
their green house, and crops raised on the new
school site. One of the highest honors came to
the chapter when the president of the Norman
FFA chapter, Joe Long, took his steer to the
Hrst row, left to right: James McElhaney, Blondalc O'Rorke, Darrell Davenport, Neil Steely, Bill Sloan, Donald
\\ itt, Leonard Stansberry, Russell Wyatt.
Second row: Sidney Calvert, Teddy Bughcr, Richard Bryant, Earl Kersey, Bill) Whitehead, Philmorc Hurst,
Joe Breedlove.
Third row: John Potts, Gene Follow will, Frank Shepherd, Jim Abbcc, Jess Wilson, Jerry McCall, Joe Follow -
will.
Kansas City American Royal Show and also to the Chicago
International Livestock Show, w inning second place at both
events.
During the first part of the year the FEA boys harvested
the crops grown on the new school site, and also plowed it.
As usual they also brooded about one thousand chicks.
In December the Norman FFA was host to four hundred
and fifty FFA members and coaches from the South Cen-
tral District at a leadership training conference.
It s not all work in FFA. In October a havridc and weincr
roast was given by the boys for the FHA girls. Later in
October the Greenhand initiation was held for new mem-
bers. On April 13, the FFA held its annual basket supper
at which time Mary Sue Scott received her crown as FFA
queen of the year. The annual thrcc-dav camping trip to
the Wichitas was held at the end of school.
Mars' Sue Scott, FFA Queen, admires the queen's jacket
that is being presented to her bv John Potts, Frank Dun-
lap, and David Oliphant.
1 he girls have selected Wanda Harshbcrgcr, Harvalcc Grim-
mett, Frankie Miller, Nina Mae Roane, officers and Mrs. Inez
Rolette, sponsor.
One of the largest organizations in Amer-
ica is the Future Homemakers of America.
It is active in forty states, Hawaii, Puerto
Rico and Guam. The organization pro-
vides instruction, recreation, and friendship
among girls of different nationalities. They
learn to better themselves and their sur-
roundings and to use whatever they can
get to make the surroundings more attrac-
tive. Teen Timers, the national magazine,
helps by giving hints for improvement and
lessons which teach things every home-
maker should know, along with stories of
all types. The motto, “Working toward
better homes for all,” is the basis for their
programs which include demonstrations and
skits given by the members.
The national emblem exemplifies a pair
of hands holding a house. Around the
house are the eight sub-mottoes, to promote
appreciation for homemaking, to emphasize
worthy home membership, to encourage
democracy, to work for good homes for all,
First row, left to right: Patsy Hoofard, Pat Collins, F.loisc Carroll, Helen Willoughby, Mary Etta Hines, Leona
L’zzcl, Harvalcc Grimmett, Nona Brown.
Second row: Mary Belle Goodin. Jane Brcndlc. Marie Ward, Nevada Sterling, Anna Jo Fore, Floella Sander-
son. Frankie Miller.
Third row: Freda Clements. Billvc Ruth Martin, Nina Mac Roane. Donna Matthews, Arlcna Bruemmer. Wanda
Harshbcrgcr.
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First row, left to right: Nancy Franklin, Marva Brownley, Wanda Ward, Beverly Yandcll, Clara Givens, Doro-
thy Gill, Janette Cox.
Second row: Martha Kasbaum, Doris Henry, Bobbs- Barnard, Barbara Sterling, Lillie Powell, Mary Tevault,
Ruby Ellis. ’
7 bird row: Sandra Wilson, Joan Tadlock, Edna Hobbs, Billie Ruth Shaw, Carol Ann Davis, Frances Steely, Ida
Sterling.
to promote international good will, to de-
velop leadership, to promote wholesome
recreation, and to increase interest in eco-
nomics.
Oklahoma has taken a very active part,
having over seven thousand members that
are active in the State Association of Future
Homemakers.
.Meetings are held every Monday after
school. Sometimes the club plays hostess
to a visiting chapter from some other part
of Oklahoma. Newcastle visited Norman
to promote friendly relations and El Reno’s
visit was made to teach leadership.
The State Rally is one of the big events
of FHA. It was held on March 31, at Okla-
homa Citv. At this rally the members plan-
ned with other state members the program
for next year.
Nina Mae Roane, third year FHA member, displays
the candy house which she made to be used as a
centerpiece for a banquet honoring the football boys.
The FHA Christmas party is an event anticipated
by all the members. Left to right: Dorothy Gill,
Patsy Hoofard, Pat Collins, l.eonah L’zzel, Donna
Matthews, and Martha Kasbaum are ready to unwrap
gifts.
Above: Sandra Kyle and Sally Miller pay their dues to Virginia Smith.
president; Chcric Davenport, vice-president; Jan Mickle, treasurer; Carol
Collins, corresponding secretary; Marian Smith, recording secretary.
getinapi
Above: Judy Jones and Mary Alice
Wallace finish a cheer with a reach
Following rhe tradition of the club, the Gingersnaps attended all
the games, veiling as hard as they could, raised money, and gave the
Lettermen’s Banquet.
At several of the home football games the club made formations
on the field. Under the leadership of the five cheerleaders, the
approximately one hundred Gingersnaps did their best to be heard
by everyone. The Gingersnaps also sponsored the annual Home-
coming, using autumn as a theme for their decorations. At the game,
the members formed a crown for the queen. The out-of-town games
attended included trips to Central, Chickasha, and Shawnee.
The methods for raising money included a variety' show and a
program of Dixieland music. Students from different classes and
organizations prepared and acted the skits in the variety show, a
Below: The Gingersnaps watch a tense moment in
a basketball game.
for victory.
Left, left to right: Beverly Martin, sergeant-at-
arms; Shirley Hughes, historian; Mrs. Inez Rolette,
sponsor; Miss Bernice Rayburn, sponsor; Joanne
I ladder, parliamentarian, work on the new consti-
tution.
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First row, left to right: Carol Maphet Bruesch, Mary Ellen .McDaniel, Peggy Kemp, Lena Mac Phillips, Xancy
Clifton, Helen Ward, Johnnyc Hubbard, Jane Rowland.
Second row: Jo Ann Harris, Claudette Cornelison, Phyllis Melton, Sall} Miller. Barbara Britc, I eddy \nn Cor-
dell, Joann Parish, Janet Tucker.
Third row: Connie Witt, Shirley Burton Janet Meyer, Ruth Bauer, Lucy Paine, Kathryn Berry, Pat Hollings-
worth, Celia Ann Bryant.
Fourth row: Carol Darst, Marv Carol Bryant, Marian Smith, Carol Roofe, Dorothy Lowrance, Linda Lacy,
Jane Bicnfang, Ann Garner, Ann Stanley, Pat Sexton.
financial success enjoyed by the students and faculty. In February,
a program of Dixieland music, by a band from O. U., was sponsored
by the club. Also the members were divided into groups; each group
was responsible for raising $25. The groups used different means
for doing this, but all went toward the banquet.
On March 5, the annual Lettermen’s Banquet was held at Red’s
and Ed's. All boys lettering in sports were honored. Virginia Smith,
president, presided at the banquet.
The first week of May, tryouts were held for next year's cheer-
leaders. Officers for the 51-52 year were also elected by popular
vote. These new cheerleaders and officers will practice and plan all
summer to lead the club through another successful year.
Above: Charlotte Isom
wants to be loved by the
football player. Kay Messa-
more, in the Gingersnap va-
riety show.
Belov: Eva Mae I eegardin, Joyce Dees, Jo A’nne DurKec,
Judv Jones, and Mary Alice Wallace practice cheers ar Hardie
Field.
Above: The Gingersnaps wait in front of
school for a pep rally to begin.
Above, first row, left to right: Shirley Starzcr, Betty Lou Dodd, Glenda
Marshall, Judy Jansing, Ruby Ellis, Ettajcan Johnston, Helen George Blue,
Janie Strickland.
Second row: Bobby Barnard, Betty Mayhew, Fay Fore, Velma Smith,
Mary Jean Crane, Dora Jo House, Ramona Crawford, .Marilyn Hill.
Third row: Doris Henry, Louise Fenton, Mary Lyle Childs, Marie Ccllan,
Carol Ann Davis, Joyce Vaughan, Eileen McPhail, Betty Summers, Jane
Quaid, Pat Dymond.
Fourth row: Delores Burkett, Mcttic Beil Carter, Joanne Hackler, Thelma
Lane, Ann Mead, Jane Ccllan, Jana Sue Singley, Jeanne Winningham, Gloria
I lamilton, Nina Mae Roane.
Above: Linda Arkins and Anne
Wacker, the Gingersnap mascots,
helped the cheerleaders at all games
and parades.
Below, first row, left to right: Barbara Evans, Ann Oliphant, Geneva Nel-
son, Charlotte Isom, Shirley Iske, .Mary Whistler, Sue Ann Hodges, Carol
Gene Blackwood.
Second row: Helen Jackson, Cheric Davenport, Carol Collins. Sally
Wacker, Ann Grisso, Sandra Kyle, Ellen Landsaw, Nancy Pace. Janette
Thomas.
Third row: Ellen Houston, Helene Harris, Sandra Carter, Mignon Ellison,
Shirley Hughes, Marilyn Chatman, Carlene Claxton, Jonell Brown.
Fourth row: Jan Mickle, Virginia Smith, Beverly Martin, Anne Clark, Kay
Messamore. Darlene Calmes, Donna Smith, Billy Gayle Martin, Jean Ratliff.
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Right: Mrs. Fleming's art class float is a scene showing
the first, second and future schools of Norman High.
Top: Mrs. Webb’s Spanish class won second prize with
a postcard depicting Oklahoma as a summer resort.
Middle: The Agriculture class under Mr. Mackey Won
the first prize with a float which was supposed to be a
family making the run in 1889.
CORONATION OF FOOTBALL QUEEN, left to right: Alvin Barsmith, Sue DePriest, attendant; Tommy
Webb, Carol Gene Blackwood, attendant; Fred Haxel, Charlotte Isom, attendant; Jerry Bullard, Joyce Dees, attend-
ant; Jo Anne DurKce, football queen; Ann Wacker, flower girl; Linda Atkins, crown bearer; Pat Thompson.
captain; Don Lynn, Judv Jones, attendant; Johnnve Hubbard, attendant, Don Drake; Pat Pierson, attendant, Rob-
ert Bradlev; Marian Smith, attendant, Jimmy Dodd.
ft IE !R> "TklllES
Editor
Assistant Editor
Social Editor
Senior Representative
Junior Representative
Mrs. Webb, Shirlcv Hughes. Jcquita Johnson, Phil
Kendall, Gene Marrs, and Jack Broun arc really enjoy-
ing the first edition of Tic.ik Talks, the school paper
edrited by the junior class.
Sophomore Representative
Sports Editor
Junior High
Typist
Business Manager
Sponsor
Shirley Hughes
Carlene Claxton
Ellen Houston
Carol Collins
Dick Thurston
Gene Marrs
Jack Brown
Anne Clark
Jequita Johnson
Phil Kendall
Jerc Claxton
Randy Freeman
Janette Thomas
John Mason
Mr. J. L. Webb
Upper left: Anne Clark. Ellen Houston, and Randy Freeman check copy
before the paper is printed.
Above: I hrec staff members, Carlene Claxton, John Mason, and Dick
Thurston, are selling the paper in a junior home room.
Right: Carol Collins is dictating the copy that Janette Thomas types.
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Tigers Robert Bradley, Glenn Pierson, and Tommy Webb swarm the
1 loldenvillc fullback.
Assistant Coach
Dick l.aFavcr
The Norman Highschool football team, under the able
coaching of Harley “Doe" Lafevers and Dick l.aFavcr,
had a tough season this year. The battered Tigers won
only four of eleven games, partly because of the stiff
Oklahoma City competition, injuries, and bad luck. Only
thirty boys turned out for football this year. Of these,
ten were experienced players. The team was forced to
rely upon sophomores because of the small turnout of
players. While these players performed well, the lack
of seasoned reserves crippled the team immeasurably.
For the first time captains were elected for the entire
season. These co-captains, Glenn Pierson and Pat
Thompson, were our first string guards. They worked
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Richard Crane
Manager
well together, and at the end of the season Pat Thomp-
son won not only a berth in the All-District (3-A) Team,
but also was elected All-State guard.
1 he B Team was kicked around as usual this season.
The scrubs played a few games, which proved that they
will be valuable material in the ensuing years. The
Quarterback Club bolstered the Tiger morale by two
banquets during the season, and the Chamber of Com-
merce feasted the boys and coaches at the close of the
1951 season. The Tigers played all their home games
at Owen Stadium, home of the Oklahoma Sooners, after
whom the Tigers have patterned their style. Though
the squad did not win any laurels, we must doff our hats
to their fighting "Tiger Spirit."
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Below: A Capitol Hill back sweeps around end behind a swarm of
blockers. Tommy Webb and Jimmy Coin arc coming in from up-
field.
Above: Allan Morain slips away from a
Northeast player. On this play he went
twenty yards.
First row, left to right: Gene .Marrs, Jimmy Morrow, Norman Smith, Phil Ken- Gene Hammon practices pitching.
dall.
Second row: John 1 loltzclaw, Jerry McConnell, Fred Haxcl, Gene Hammon,
Gars Williams, Bob Corbin.
Third row: J. T. Jones, Jimmie Martin, George Evans, Pommy Webb, Jimmy
Brunoldi, Don Drake, Coach Bryant.
When this story was written, the minor sports ac-
tivities were just beginning. Nevertheless, we can
determine to some extent the quality of the teams by
the way they show in practice. Norman’s minor
sports, though not highly publicized or encouraged,
arc always spirited and bring out some of the state's
best athletes.
Baseball, America's most popular sport, brought out
most of the basketball team as well as many of our
fine athletes. Coach Bryan is filling the shoes of last
year’s baseball coach, Arlo “Skivey” Davis, who is
assisting Bryan as well as being athletic director. Com-
petition in conference 3A is keen, but not any more
spirited than the competition among the boys to be
on the Tiger team. This makes a good baseball team.
Coach Dick LaFaver’s track team has been working
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First row, left to right: Dorothy Lowrance, Virginia Smith, Gloria Smith,
Caryl Lou Smith, Sally Slagle, Shirley Hughes, Sandra Kyle.
Second row: Margaret Wilson, Judy Jones, Johnnye Hubbard, Ellen
Houston, Anne Clark, Mary Carol Bryant, Caroline McDermott, Barbara
Way.
Third row: Jeanc Horne, Shirley Iskc, Marilyn Chatman, Ann Grisso,
Charlotte Isom, Sandra Davis, Carol Gene Blackwood, Mignon Ellison.
To be a member of the “Ducklings," the girls must pass a hard swimming
test. Practice is held every Saturday under the supervision of Barbara Wav,
a university graduate student.
out at 1 lardie Field for two weeks and is looking
good. The team has three boys from last year’s team
who make a good foundation for this year. Norman
always has good trackmen, a few of whom arc in col-
lege now on a scholarship for track.
The boy’s swimming team has been working out
in the men’s pool at O. U. They arc soon to swim
in several meets. Lcadbetter and Keith arc already
two year lettermen in swimming and are sure to show
well, as they have in previous seasons.
The girls’ swimming team (Ducklings) have a good
team which has four letterwomen from last year.
Barbara Way is the instructor of the “waterlogs."
Athletics for girls is somewhat unusual but greatly
encouraged in Norman High School.
Below, first row, left to right: Marvin Campbell, Dolan Cole,
James Heston, Eldred Bates, Glenn Pierson.
Second row: Lynn Foreman, Allan Morain. Teddy Blake-
more. Charles Fields. Jack Sides.
Third row: Dick Crawford. Bill Corbin, Nick Gill, Kenneth
Chappell, Coach LaFaver.
Lynn Foreman passes relay stick to Allan Morain
in practice for relays.
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Nick Gill
George Evans
1'ommy Webb
Don Drake
Norman Smith
Jerry McConnell
Ronald I lowland
lop. Coach Bryant, left to right: Jerry Bullard, Allen Morain, Jimmy
Brunoldi. Bill Corbin, Bob Corbin.
BASKETBALL SCORES
Norman 36 Edmond
Xorman 36 Ada
Xorman 27 Catholic High
Xorman 37 Putnam City
Xorman 30 Chickasha
Norman 28 Central
Xorman 36 Enid
Norman 48 Northeast
Norman 34 Capitol Hill
Norman 32 Central
Norman 41 Northeast
Norman 38 Shawnee
Norman 40 Enid
Norman 39 Classen
Norman 43 Capitol 11 ill
Norman 35 Catholic High
Norman 38 Central
Norman 32 Shawnee
Norman 41 Enid
Norman 49 Northeast
Norman 33 Chickasha
Norman 47 Classen
Norman 34 Seminole
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46
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bas-
Thc Norman Highschool
ketball team displayed a fighting
team spirit this year. As in most
other sports, the sophomores were
necessarily used on the squad. The
two seniors, George Evans and
Jerry Bullard, were the sparks of
the team. Both had good offen-
sive and defensive forms. Evans
and Allen Morain tied as high per-
centage men with 7.2 average
points per game. Coach Bryan’s
quintet won the pre-season re-
gional tournament sponsored by
Northeast Highschool and made a
fine account of themselves through
the season although they won only
nine of twenty-three regular games.
The experience of the younger
boys will serve as a foundation for
the Tigers’ struggle to gain maple-
wood fame once more. Coach
Chet Bryan did a great job with
the team this year. What kind of
fellow is the coach? Well, when 1
asked him what he wanted me to
say in the Trail, he said “Sax-
something good about my boys.”
We can offer nothing but praise to
the basketball team and Coach
lirvan.
Raymond
Armstrong
J. T. Jones
Manager
Lyndol Hall
Manager
Newton Mitchell
Manager
I.anny Ross
John I lolt/.claw
Richard Crane
rograms
1. Mrs. Davis’s home room carried
the theme of Homecoming," Okla-
homa,” by using the covered
wagon. The two pioneer children
arc Richard and Nancy Cowan.
2. The FHA float with Indians and
carlv pioneers was very impres-
sive in the parade.
3. “None But the Lonely Heart" is
pantomined by Caroline McDer-
mott, Peggy Corbett, and Mary
Carol Bryant at the Gingersnap
Variety show.
4. “Spearmint” chorus girls danced
and sang at the variety show.
5. Hal Belknap represented the his-
tory department as Paul Revere at
the Trail assembly.
6. Pat Thompson, c o - c a p t a i n ,
crowned Jo Anne DurKee as foot-
ball queen at the coronation as-
sembly.
7. Larry Flood, drum major for four
years, was “all smiles” when he re-
ceived the Band Dav Trophy.
8. B o b Stansbury a n d Janette
Thomas, representing Mrs. Landt's
and Mrs. Holcomb’s home rooms,
ride in the “Surrey v ith the Fringe
on Top."
and ^dsemldieS
i MRS
1 PUBLld
1. To the tunc of the fiddlers, juniors
square dance to carry out the
theme, “Oklahoma," in the Home-
coming parade.
2. Beverly Yandcll, Bobby Barnard,
and Wanda Ward do “Shortnin’
Bread" for the Trail assembly.
3. Hal Belknap and Fred Haxcl hur-
riedly place the last window in the
stage room for rhe matinee of the
junior play.
4. Straight from the Roxy theater in
New York for the Trail assembly
this chorus line of dainty girls (?)
was quite a sensation.
5. Lannv ‘Silas Marner” Ross pre-
sented to the school in a living
form the immortal character of
Silas Marner.
6. On "45th Day Parade" many for-
mer Norman High students marched
in the ranks while the Norman
band played.
7. In the Trail assembly John Mason,
representing the English depart-
ment, shows what would happen to
a student if he did all the required
memorv work.
how ii
scmblv
“King Football" is worshipped bv
the students (in the Homecoming
parade on the music float) as well
as bv “700 millionaries."
Financing a year book is a prob-
lem. The math department shows
done at the Trail as-
• - -»
' I
■pl
(^(aSSroom
—scenes
1. Typing class of seniors at work on
their budget.
2. A group of Mr. Ford Michael's
projector club gets valuable prac-
tice. Mr. Michael is assisting Don-
ald Brewer, Bob Steele, and Bartlev
Wharton.
3. A group of FFA boys works on a
feeder in agriculture class.
4. Mr. Shelton's class in chemistry pre-
pares to create a “stink.”
5. Mrs. Webb's Spanish class decorates
their Christmas tree. Flanging the
decorations arc Francis Bell, Carol
Gene Blackwood, and Ophelia \ an-
derburg.
6. James Heston, Vernon Flippen, and
Martha Kasbaum try a vision test
in Driver's Education class.
7. Mrs. Power's speech class after see-
ing a demonstration on proper care
of a baby by Pat Pierson with the
help of little brother.
S. Sophomores admire the courage of
Richard I lodges, a familiar sight in
the class rooms.
DMA BACKS MCARTHUR
DMA BOS MCARTHUR
ceneA
9. Mr. Burtigarner instructs two of his
students, Elmer Liner and George
Grizzle, how to set a plane.
1. The junior high Homecoming float
had a very timely theme and was
considered one of the most color-
ful in the parade.
2. The junior high cheer leaders lead-
ing a yell. They are Janey Chat-
man, Kay Belknap. Carolyn Sexton.
.Marianne Rcichhubcr. and Patsv
Hodges.
3. Eager beavers in fall enrollment
line.
4. Miss Rayburn’s general language
class is making a flag-of-all-nations
center piece. Those completing the
center piece are Betty West, Glen
Warrell, and Patsy Schneider.
5. Carolyn Sexton and Patty McCarty
in the Juniorsnap variety show, sing
and pantomine “Anything You Can
Do I Can Do Better.”
6. Elinor Lottinvillc, Donna Jo Wil-
loughby, Ora Sue Childs, and Pran-
ces Frantz dance to “Dark Town
Strutter's Ball” at the Juniorsnap
sockhop.
7. A Spike Jones record is imperson-
ated by Dallas Shelton, John Dan-
Icy. Carl Dodd and Curtis French.
8. .Mary Lee Phelps and Nancy Wil-
son arc setting up soap models of
the city of Rome in Latin I class.
^rcli ui I ij ~25cef i eA
1. The Norman High School band is
a great influence on l iger Spirit at
all games. Here we see them
marching into formation at the
Altus-Norman game.
2. Charles Woodring explains the
make-up of a Trail to three new
staff members, Bob Mathews, Shir-
ley Hughes, and Nancv Pace.
3. Pat Thompson watches the ball
which William Vanderburg has just
kicked during a practice session.
4. The Gingersnap section is caught
“off guard” at a game. While most
watch the game, some seem to be
making after-game plans.
5 Jo Anne DurKee enjoys a “laugh
on somebody” while Mars Alice
Wallace explains the program to
the mascot.
6. Mr. Garrison watches as Noda Bet-
tis, band secretary, turns in maga-
zine subscription money to Mrs.
“Sprad.”
7. Mary Blanche Short tries on the
band queen uniform and seems well
pleased.
H. Fred Haxel is readv for the pass as
Dolan Cole runs interference in the
Little Rock-Nomiuuin gamine..
ADVERTISING
H. S. students spend Saturday morning at KNOR dur-
ing Junior Jive program.
ACME CLEANERS
118 West Main Phone 412
II. D. ADAMS GROCERY AND MARKET
327 East Comanche Phonc 181
ALLARD CLEANERS 305 East Main Phonc 230
AL’S DRIVE-INN 320 North Porter Phonc 2224
C. R. ANTHONY CO. 210 East Main Phone 31
ARWOOD’S DEPARTMENT STORE 218 East Main Phonc 3634
B. AND B. GROCERY 531 East Main Phonc 452
BIGGS AND SON Lee M. Biggs James R. Adair
A. D. BLACK MOTOR CO. 601 North Porter Phonc 2411
BLAKE AND DURKEE Engineers
BONNEY’S STYLE SHOP 118 East Main Phonc 771
BRINKLEY FURNII URF. 121 East Main Phone 2790
CARR. SMALLEY & CO. 307 West Main Phonc 610
CHURCHWELL INSURANCE AGENCY
217 West Main
Phone 443
COPPER KETTLI
529 Buchanan ph()ne
HAROLD COOKSEY INSURANCE co
Security Natl. Bank Bldg. ' Phone c
COURTS GRILL
1124 North Porter phonc
J. K. CRANE JEWELER
227 East Main phonc 29,6
CULP MUSIC SHOP
109 East Main phone 19)
CURTIS STUDIO
103 North Peters p|U)ne 46M
DAVIDSON AND CASE
214 West Main Phone w
DEIGNAN’S RESTAURANT
South of City on Highway 77 Phonc 3376
DORSETT LABORATORY
401 I'ast Boyd Phonc 3750
B. K. DURKEE
Magnolia Products 442 South Porter
ELM STREET GROCERY
415 Elm Street Phone 4
FLOYD EOFF MOTOR CO.
420 East Main Phonc 3373
EWING APPLIANCE CO.
230 E. Main Phone 486
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
132 East Main Phone 42
FISCHER ENGINEERING CO.
11614 North Peters Phonc 819
Fll CH-TAYLOR UP! IOLSTERY
101 East Comanche Phone 528
FOREMAN REAL ESTATE
112 South Peters Phonc 50
FOSTER-RILEY-BAILEY DRUGS
205 East Main Phonc 13
GARNER’S MEN’S SHOP
792 Asp Phonc 2500
GILT EDGE DAIRY
302 South Porter Phone 830
131 East Main
CITY NATIONAL BANK
Phone 444
CLARK CLEANERS
750 Asp Phone 48
CLARKE MOTOR SERVICE
204 North Porter Phone 887
CLEMENT INSURANCE COMPANY
110 North Peters
Phone 26
COOK MOTORS
126 North Porter
Phone 511
Allen Morain (with dog) and Jerry McConnell wait
for the operator to “fill up" the spotted car.
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G. AND G. CLEANERS
117 East Mam Phone 497
GORDON’S CO-ED SHOP
J31 West Boyd Phone 1200
GORDON’S MEN'S STORE
220 East Main Phone 274
GORDON'S SPECIALTY
400 West Main Phone 4070
GREENLEAF BAKERY AND FOOD MKT.
301 South Porter Phone 663
HALE'S DEPARTMENT STORE
126 East Main Phone 299
HAMPTON’S FLORAL SHOP
610 North Porter Phone 638
ESTAL HART INSURANCE AGENCY
106 South Boulevard Phone 2594
CLARK HETHERINGTON AGENCY
City National Bank Bldg. Phone 23
HILL AND SHIPE SHOE STORE
122 East Main Phone 244
THE HOME MART
123 West Main Phone 348
HOOTIE'S LUNCHEONETTE
752 Asp Phone 395
HOOVER FASHION SHOP
111 East Main Phone 2960
JACK’S DRIVE INN
1010 North Flood Phone 1564
JACKSON UPHOLSTERING SHOP
321 East Sy mines Phone 2073
JAMESON AND SAYRE LUMBER CO.
125 South Crawford Phone 30
JAMES AND NOR1E, REALTORS
102 East Main Phone 384
JOHNSON DAIRY
West Main Road Phone 2882
, JOHN’S TEXACO
Oklahoma and Highway 77 Phone 1645
J. AND K. OIL COMPANY
Tonhawa and Jones Phone 386
Barbara Brcndlc, Peggy Buckner, Ramona Crawford,
and Janice Frady “skip” school to see a good (?) show.
KEELING JEWELRY
127 East Main Phone 1304
DON J. KEEN SERVICE STATION
401 East Main Phone 2775
KERR’S NORMAN STORE
Boyd at Asp Phone 1638
KERSEY GARAGE
118 North Crawford Phone 869
KIRK AND SON FEED STORE
115 East Comanche Phone 422
K N O R
“Your Friendly Station”
KUNKEL PLUMBING AND HEATING CO.
208 West Main Phone 54
LANDSAW FURNITURE CO.
200 West Main Phone 873
LEADBETTER MOTOR CO.
Buick Sales and Service Phone 571
LEVI’S GRILL
215 West Main Phone 2270
LINDSAY DRUG
114 East Main Phone 362
It’s always whistling time when Norman High girls
walk down Main Street.
LOGAN SINCLAIR STATION
425 South Porter Phone 252
LONG-BELL LUMBER CO.
227 West Main Phone 51
MACK’S FOOD MARKET
600 North Porter Phone 626
ABE MAR FIN SERVICE STATION
402 East Main Phone 471
MARCEL BEAUTY SHOP
107 East Main Phone 323
MASON LUMBER CO.
“Save With Us” Phone 4665
B. E. MASSEY DRUG
206 East Main Phone 162
JACK MASTERS SERVICE STATION
302 North Porter Phone 151
MASTERS TRANSFI R AND STORAGE
807 North Porter Phone 875
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Junior High girls economize on allowance and sip from
the same glass.
McCALL’S COFFEE SHOP
116 East Main Phone 393
McCALL’S MEN’S STORE
106 East Main Phone 133
McCALL’S SUPER FOOD MARKET
301 West Main Phone 170
BILL McCLURE’S TRACTOR AND
IMPLEMENT CO.
North of Citv Phone 3700
McCL’RLEY'S JEWELRY
124 East Main Phone 417
MEYER AND MEYER FUNERAL HOME
222 East Comanche Phone 67
MICHAEL’S FLORAL SHOP
107 North Peters Phone 1500
MOONEY’S SURPLUS STORE
403 East Accrs Phone 1072
THE MONTERREY
Boyd and Classen Phone 2237
MORTON S CONOCO STATION
332 East Main Phone 3084
MOSLEYS GROCERY
117 East Comanche Phone 4140
MURRELL LABORATORY, INC.
11314 South Peters Phone 2874
NEWMAN AND SMITH MOTOR CO.
220 South Porter Phone 959
NORMAN CH Y LINES
106 West Gray Phone 565
NORMAN COURTS HOTEL
1131 North Porter Phone 3000
NORMAN FLORAL SHOP
Toberman and Park Drive Phone 332
NORMAN HARDWARE
228 East Main Phone 188
NORMAN MUSIC AND FURNITURE STORE
219 East Main Phone 34
NORMAN PAINT AND PAPER CO.
105 East Main Phone 1041
NORMAN SHEET METAL WORKS
1317 North Porter Phone 592
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NORMAN STEAM LAL NDR'i
121 East Gray 575 Buchanan
NORMAN WHOLESALE CO.
116 South Santa Fc Phone
OKLAHOMA THEATRE
209 East Main Phone 145?
OKLAHOMAN AND TIMES
105 South Jones Phone 377o
OLIPHANT'S DAIRY
East of City Phone 4802-J-2
(). U. SHOE AND SPORT SHOP
321 White Phone 548
JACK PACE AGENCY
227 East Gray Phone 666
PALACE GARAGE
302 East Main Phone 19
JFRRY PENCE SERVICE STATION-
424 South Porter Phone 1031
PERRIN MACHINERY CO.
1343 North Porter Phone 4669
PHILLIPS MOTOR CO.
Peters at Gray Phone 820
PRIMROSE FUNERAL HOME
1109 North Porter Phone 888
PURITY BAKERY
211 East Main Phone 718
C. QUAID WHOLESALE MEATS
107 West Comanche Phone 923
RAMBO INSURANCE AGENCY
Citv National Bank Building Phone 2477
S. V. RECTOR, ACCOUNTAN I
First National Bank Building Phone 312
DR. WALTER C. RICHARDS
115 East Main Phone 214
RITE-WAY SUPER MARKET
John Morrison, Owner
BOB RUCKER FLORAL CO.
325 West Boyd Phone 347
SECURITY ABS1 RACT CO.
114 South Peters Phone 404
Wanda Harshberger, Jo Ann ’Fadlock, and Pat Pier-
son listen to a sales talk about crystal.
SECURITY NATIONAL BANK -IX) East Main Phone 167
SI LF-SERVE DRUG 223 East Main Phonc 106
SELLERS ROOFING CO. 129 \\ est Rich Phonc 354
SHERMAN OH. CO. 102 North Porter Phonc 644
O. D. SEMS DRIVE INN 505 South Porter Phone 4020
RUSSELL SMI TH STUDIO 127 '/< l ast Main Phonc 413
SOONER CHEVROLET 330 Fast Comanche Phonc 21
SOUTHERN FLORAL SHOP 317 West Boyd Phonc 1000
THE SPORT CENTER Norman McNabb Phonc 305
STANDARD SALES CO.
214 Fast Gray Phone 286
108 BOB STEELE MOTOR CO. West Main Phonc 4277
232 TAYLORS REX ALL DRUG Fast Main Phone 552
920 TEE PEE DRIVE INN North Porter Phonc 2323
229 T. G. and Y. East Main 771 Asp
THOMPSON'S BEAUTY SHOP
215 East Main Phone 304
FRED THOMPSON ELECTRIC CO.
114 North Pctcrs Phone 161
THOMPSON 1 RANSFER AND STORAGE CO.
224 West Main Phone 4000
DOYLE TODD SINCLAIR AGENT
423 South Porter Phone 866
J. C. TODD, REAL ESTATE
423 South Porter Phone 441
THE TRANSCRIPT CO.
111 South Peters Phone 1800
Frankie Miller, Lena Mae Phillips, and Mary Ellen
McDaniel admire the lamps in a loacal furniture store.
Kay Katherine Lee, Mary Lou Zachcry, Jancy Chat-
man, and Frances Frantz remember when dolls were first
on their Christmas list.
TYLER AND SIMPSON CO.
102 West Eufaula Since 1879
UHLF.S FOOD MARKET
212 East Gray Phone 2081
UNDERWOOD CORPORATION
Phone 2-6151 Oklahoma City
UNI SERVICE STAHON NO. 2
Boyd and Classen Phone 140
U N1V ERSITY CLEA N IRS
747 Asp Phone 600
UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO
217 West Boyd Phone 2602
UNIVERSITY SERVICE STATION
Apache and Webster Phone 3720
RAY VALOUCH, ELECTRICIAN
Route 2 Box 84-A
VAN-PICK OIL CO. Crawford and Comanche Phonc 36
798 VARSITY BOOK SHOP Asp Phone 83
101 VIDEO THEATRES East Main Phonc 938
317 VOGUE CLEANERS White Phonc 580
116 WACKER S DEPARTMENT STORE South Crawford Phone 432
121 JESS WALDEN CLEANERS North Porter Phonc 464
202 WARDEN AND SON North Porter Phone 365
102 WATERS ELECTRIC CO. East Main Phone 246
763 WAUGH S JEWELRY Asp Phone 2424
WELCHERT SHOE SHOP 108 South Crawford
329 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATED STORE South Porter Phone 805
300 CECIL WOOD’S AGENCY West Main Phonc 3800
212 F. W. WOOLWOR TH CO. East Main Phonc 82
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enior
Abbee, Jim: 21, 27; Orchestra ’48; Chorus '48, ’49;
FFA ’51; Letterman ’48, '49, '50, ’51.
Akin, Joan: 21; Band '49, '50; Twirlcr '49.
Allen, Virginia: 21.
Barron, Moss: 21, 87; stage crew '51.
Barsmith, Alvin: 21, 62, 75, 78; letterman '49, ’50, ’51;
stage crew ’51; sophomore vicc-pres. '49.
Bartholomew, Bob: 21.
Bates, Eldred: 15, 20, 21, 57, 66, 67, 78; Trail ’50, ’51;
Chorus '50,51; co-pres. ’51; National Honor Society
'50, '51, vicc-pres. '51; State Honor Society ’49, ’50,
51; Letterman ’50, '51; Junior Rotarian '51; Ameri-
can Legion Award '50; senior class treasurer ’51;
Operetta '50, '51; Salutatorian.
Bean, Helen Robertson: 21; FHA '50.
Berry, Kathryn: 21, 62, 73; Gingersnaps '49, ’50, ’51;
stage crew '51.
Bettis, Noda: 14, 21, 59, 90; Band ’48, ’49, ’50, ’51, sec-
retary ’51; National Honor Society ’50, '51; State
Honor Society '49, ‘50, '51; stage crew ’50; Ameri-
can Legion Award ’50; Salutatorian.
Billingsley, Charles: 21, 57, 58, 59, 66, 67; Band '48, ’49,
‘50, '51; vicc-pres. ’51, 1st place district contest '49;
I rail '49, '50, '51; Chorus '49, ’50, ’51; State Honor
Society ’51; All State band ’51.
Bishop, Patsy: 21; State Honor Society ’51.
Blackwood, Bev: 14, 15, 20, 21, 57, 81; Tiger Tales ’50;
Chorus '51; National Honor Society ’50, ’51; State
Honor Society '49, '50, '51; Letterman ’49, '50, ’51;
Junior Rotarian '51; 1st place geometry '49; senior
class vicc-pres.. WKY sports reporter for NHS;
Salutatorian.
Blue, Helen George: 21, 56, 74; Gingersnaps '49, ’50,
’51; Chorus '51; Ducklings ’50; Y-Tecns ’49.
Bradley, Robert: 21, 75, 78, 80; Letterman '50, ’51; 1st
place in plastics ’49.
Brcndle, Barbara: 21, 56, 62; Orchestra ’48, ’49, ’50;
Chorus ‘50, ’51; Gingersnaps '49, '50; Y-Tccns ’49,
’50, pres. ’49, pari. ’50.
Brown, Nona: 21, 70; FHA ’50, ’51, song leader ’51.
Brucmmer, Arlena: 21, 70; FHA ’48, '50, song leader
’48.
Bruesch, Garol Jo: 21, 59, 73; Band ’48, ‘49, ’50, ’51;
Chorus ’49, ’50; Gingersnaps ’49, ’50, ’51; Y-Tcens
’48, ’49.
Bryant, Beth Butler: 21; FHA ’50.
Bryant, Celia Ann: 21, 73; Tiger I’m is ‘50; Chums
’48, "49, ’50; Gingersnaps ’49, ’50, ’51; Ducklings ’50.
Buckner, Peggy: 21, 56, 62; (.’horns ’51; stage crew ‘51.
1961
Bullard, Jerry: 15, 21, 75, 78, 80, 84; Letterman '48, 49
’50; Bovs State ’50; Junior Rotarian ’51.
Burress, Jean: 21; Chorus 49.
Caldwell, Juanita: Chorus 49.
Campbell, Lonny: 21; National Honor Society "5i;
State Honor Society ’51; Letterman ’48, ’49, ’59’
American Legion Award in oratory ’50.
Canfield, Patty: 22; State Honor Society ’51.
Casey, Evelyn:
Chervenka, Joan: 22; National Honor Society '51,
Chillcss, Jo Ann: 22; Chorus '48, ’49; FHA ’48, '49;
Gingersnaps ’49, ’50, ’51.
Churchwell, Bob: 22, 59; Band ’50, '51; Orchestra ’50;
Boys State ’50; Projectors club ’50, ’51.
Clough, Charles: 22.
Coker, Ronald: 22.
Cole, Rosser: 22, 58, 59; Band ’49, ’50, ’51; president
’51; Chorus ’51; stage crew ’50, ’51.
Coles, Naomi: 22.
Collins, Carol: 15, 20, 22, 74, 76; Tiger Tales ’50, ’51;
Gingersnaps ’49, ’50, ’51; secretary ‘51; senior sec-
retary; DAR Award ’51.
Conkling, Margaret: 22; FHA "48, ’49.
Couch, Daphinc: 22.
Cox, Virginia: 22.
Crawford, Ramona: 22, 74; Gingersnaps ’49, '50, '51.
Dare, Melvin: 22; Letterman ‘49, ’50.
Dees, Joyce: 22, 73, 75; Tiger Tales ’50; Chorus '49;
Gingersnaps ‘49, ’50, ’51; cheerleader '51; Football
queen runner-up '51.
DePriest, Sue: 14, 22, 58, 59, 75; Band ’48, ’49, '50, ’51,
twirler ’48, ’49, ’50, ’51; National Honor Society ’51;
State Honor Society ’49, ’50, ’51; Junior Plav '50;
Trail queen runner-up ’51.
Dodd, Jim: 22, 75, 78; Letterman '49, ’50, ’51; stage
crew ’50.
Downing, Bill: 22; Letterman ‘49, ’50.
DurKee, Jo Anne: 16, 22, 73, 75, 86, 90; Gingersnaps
’49, ’50, ’51; cheerleader '51; Football queen ’51.
l iter, John: 22, 78; State Honor Society '49; Letter-
man ’50, ’51; sophomore secretary-treas. '49; junior
vicc-pres. ’SO.
Evans, George: 15, 22, 78, 82, 84; Letterman ‘48, ’49,
’51*, ’51; Thompson-Wampler Award ’51.
Il llippiiii, Vtcmwonit: 2!2; Projectors club ’51.
Ogle, Barbara: 25, Gingcrsnaps '49, '50.
O’Neal, Howard: 25.
Orenbaun, Jimmy: 25, 60; Band J8, ’49, '50, '51.
Oster, Charles: 25; Band ’48, ’49, '50.
Paine, Lucy: 25, 62, 73; Junior Play '50; Gingersnaps
*51; stage crew ‘51.
Park, James; l etterman ’48; stage crew '51; 1st place
safety poster ’51.
Pettus, Corcnc: 25; Gingersnaps '50.
Phillips, Lena May: 25, 73; Gingersnaps '49, '50, ’51,
reporter ’51; Y-Tccns '49.
Pierson, Pat: 25; Chorus '50; Gingersnaps ’49, '50.
Pierson, Glenn: 25, 78, 80; Letterman ’50, '51; Boys
State ’50.
Pybas, Mike: 14, 25, 57, 66, 67; 1st place state piano
contest ’50; Trail ’49, '50, ’51; Chorus ’50, ’51; Tiger
Tales '50; National Honor Society ’50, ’51; sopho-
more pres. ’49; Operetta ’50, '51; Outstanding Fresh-
man Boy ’48; State Honor Society '49, ’50, '51.
Ratliff, Jean: 25, 66, 67, 74; Trail ’50, ’51; Gingersnaps
’49, '50, ’51; State Honor Society ’51.
Riley, Glen:
Roofc, Carol: 25, 56, 73; Gingersnaps ’50, ’51.
Russell. Stanley: 25; Stage crew ’50.
Sanderson, Floella: 14, 25, 66, 67, 70; Trail ’50, ’51.
National Honor Society '50, ’51, president ’51; State
Honor Society ’49, ’50, ’51; stage crew ’50; Ginger-
snaps ’50; FHA ’48, ’49, ’50, ’51; vice-president ’48;
reporter ’51.
Scott, Delbert: 25.
Scott. Mary Sue: 17, 25, 38, 61; Band ’49, ’50, ’51,
twirler ’50, ’51; FHA ’50, song leader ’50; FFA queen
’51.
Setzer, Peggs-: 26.
Short, Mary Blanche: 17, 26, 58, 90; Band ’49, ’50, ’51,
treasurer ’51, Band queen ’51; Band queen runner-up
’50.
Smith, Donna: 26, 74; Tiger Tales ’50; Gingersnaps
'49, ’50, ’51.
Smith, Gloria: 26, 83; Tiger Tales ’50; Letterman '50;
stage crew ’50; Ducklings ’49, ’50, ’51.
Smith, Nova: 26, 56; Chorus ’48, ’49, ’50, ’51.
Smith, Virginia: 26, 72, 74, 82, 83; Tiger Tales ’50;
Letterman ’50, ’51; Gingersnaps ’49, ’50, ’51, presi-
dent ’51; Ducklings ’49, ’50, ’51, secretary-treasurer
’49, '50; Girls State ’50.
Standlee, Robert: 26.
Stansberry, Bob: 26, 86.
Starzer, Shirley: 26, 56, 74; Chorus ’48, ’49, ’50, ’51;
FHA ’48. ’49; Gingersnaps ’49, ’50, ’51.
1981
Steely, Neil: 28, 68, 69; FFA ’48, ’49, ’50, ’51, sentinel
’50”, secretary ’51; Junior Master Farmer ’51.
Sterling, Nevada: 20, 26, 70; FHA '51.
Strickland, Janie: 26, 74; Chorus 49, ’50, Gingersnaps
’49, ’50, ’51.
Stricklin, Darrel: 14, 20, 26, 57, 66; Trau ’50, '51.
Trier Tales ’50; Chorus '51; National Honor So-
ciety ‘50, ’51, reporter ’51; State Honor Society ‘49,
’50, ’51; stage crew ’50, ’51; 1st place American His-
tory district ’50; senior class pres. ’51.
Suchy, Lawrence: 26.
Summers. Warren: 26, Stage crew '50, ’51; 1st place
district speech contest in discussion.
Tccgardin, Fa a May: 26, 73; Gingersnaps '49, '50, '51;
cheerleader ’51.
Thompson. Pat: 20, 26, 75, 78, 80, 86. 90; Letterman '50,
'51, All State football team '51; senior class reporter
’51.
Thurston, Dick: 14, 26, 57, 76; Band '48, 49, '50, '51;
Orchestra '50; Tiger Tales '51; Chorus ’50, ’51;
National Honor Society ’50, ’51; State Honor So-
ciety ’49, '50, ’51.
Turner, Lionel: 26, 54, 57; Chorus '49, '50, '51, tccre-
tarv ’49, ’50, treas. '51; Operetta '49, '50, '51; .Music-
award ’51.
Uzzell, Leonah: 14, 26, 70, 71; FHA ’48, '49, '50. '51;
National Honor Society '51; State Honor Societv
'49, ’50, '51.
Vandcrburg, William: 26, 62, 80; Letterman '50, '51;
Operetta stage crew ’51.
Wacker, Sally: 27, 74; Gingersnaps ’49, '50, '51, ser-
geant at arms '50.
Vowcll, Troy: 27.
Wallace, Mary Alice: 27,73, 90; ’Lie.er Tales '50; Gin-
gersnaps ’49, '50, ’51, cheerleader ’51.
Walton, Mary Ann: 27, 58, 67; Band ’48. ’49. ’50, ’51,
twirler '51; stage crew ’50; band queen '49; band
queen runner-up '50; ’51; Trail queen runner-up
’50; Girls State '50; junior class sec. ’50.
Wilburn, Sam: 27, 62, 78; Letterman '48, ’49, ’50, '51;
stage crew ’51.
Williams, Gary: 27, 57, 82; Chorus ’51; Letterman '51.
Williams, Neva: 27; Gingersnaps ’49, ’50, '51.
Winningham. Jeanne: 14, 27. 74; National Honor So-
ciety '50, '51, treas. '51; Stare Honor Society ’49, '50,
'51; Gingersnaps ‘49, '50. '51; Sahitatorian.
Wood, LaVcta: 14, 27, 55, 56, 66, 67; Trau '50, '51;
1 kier Tales ’50; Chorus '50. '51; National Honor
Society '51; State Honor Society '49, '51; stage crew
'50; Y-T eens ’48. '49, ‘50; sec.-treas. '48, '50; Ameri-
can Legion Award '51; Operetta '51.
Woodring, Charles: 14. 15, 27, 66. 90; Trail ’50, ’51;
National 1 lonor Society '51; State 1 lonor Socictx '49,
’50. "51; American Legion Award '51.
Hood. Larry: 14. 15 22. 58, 59, 86; Band ’48. ’49. ’50
’4<' 1 d'in:‘,,T 4-’ 501 ’5,; '« I’1’- -nrcst
SoeiJtv ’? ! t .T C°nrCSt ’S0; Nati°™l I lonor
RonrVn, ?1S n ef,n"r S”C'Ct-v ’49’ ’50’ ’5I’
Scare B?nd’51A St3tC Orchcstra ’49’ ’S0’ ’Sl- All
Foreman. Lynn: 23. 78. 83; Letterman ’50. ’51.
I rady. Janice: 23; State Honor Society ’51; Ginger-
snaps 49. ’50; Y-Teens ’49.
Freeman, Kathryn: 23.
Freeman, Tommy, 20, 23.
Funderburk, Dwight: 23.
Garner, Morris: 23; FFA ’47, ’48, ’49.
Gibbs. Paul: 20, 23.
Givens, Clara Mac: 23; FHA ’48. ’49. ’50, ’51.
Goodin. Mary Belle: 23, 70; Fl IA ’48, ’49, '50. ’51 narl
’51. ’ 1
Gower. Maxine: 14, 20, 23; National Honor Society
'50, '51, secretary ’51; State Honor Society ’49, ’50,
’51; Valedictorian.
Hallock. Dorothy: 14, 23; National Honor Society ’51;
State Honor Society ’50, ’51; Projectors club ’50,
pres. ’50.
Harris. Helene: 14, 16, 23, 54, 56, 57, 64; Tiger Tales
'49; Chorus ’48, '49, '50, '51; vicc-pres. ’51; National
Honor Society '51; State Honor Society ’51; Junior
Play '50; Gingersnaps '49, '50, ’51; Trail queen ’49;
Music queen ’51; Y-Tccns '48, '49, president ’48;
freshman secretary '48; sophomore secretary ’49;
Outstanding Music student ’51; Girls State ’50; Out-
standing freshman girl '48.
Harshbergcr, Wanda: 23, 70; FHA ’48, ’49, ’50, ’51,
treasurer '51; pres. '51; Gingersnaps '49, '50; FFA
queen runner-up '50, '51.
Hines, Man- Etta: 23, 70; State Honor Society '51;
FHA ’51.’
Hollingsworth. Pat: 23, 73; Gingersnaps '49, '50, ’51.
Hopkins, Patricia: 23; Commercial Club '49, ’50, ’51.
House, Dora Jo: 23, 56, 74; Band ’49, '50; Chorus ’51;
Gingersnaps ’49, ’50, ’51.
Hubbard, Johnnye: 23, 73, 75, 83; State Honor Society
’50; Gingersnaps '49, ’50, ’51; Ducklings '51.
Huddleston, Max: 23; FFA, ’49, ’50.
Huskey. Bill: 23; Orchestra ’50.
Johnson, Jerry: 23, 78; Letterman ’49, '50, ’51.
Johnson, Omega: 23; Gingersnaps '49, '50.
Johnston, Ettajcan: 23, 74; Gingersnaps '49, ’50, ’51.
Jones, J. T.: 23, 83, 84; Letterman ’49, ’50, ’51.
Jones, Judy: 14, 24, 73, 75, 82, 83; I iger Tales 50;
National' Honor Society '51; State Honor Society
'49, '51; Letterman ’50; Gingersnaps '49, ’50, ’51,
cheerleader ’51; Ducklings '49, ’50, '51; Football
queen runner-up '50, '51; 1st place spelling district
’50.
Keith, Johnny: 24, 62, 83; Letterman '50, '51.
Kemp, Peggs: 24, 56, 73; Chorus '50, '51; Gingcrsnaps
'49. '50. '51; Y-Teens '49.
Kennedy, Charles: 24.57, 78; Band '48, '49, Chorus 49,
’50, '51; Letterman '50.
Lane, Thelma: 24, 73; Gingcrsnaps '49, '50, '51; FHA
’49.
Khismeycr, 1 larold: 24.
Leadbcttcr, Dennis: 15, 24, 55, 57, 83; Chorus '48, 49.
'50, ’51; 1st place state contest '50; 1st place district
’50; co-vicc pres. '51; Letterman '48, ’50, '51; junior
play '50; Junior Rotarian '51; All State Chorus '48,
49," ’50, ’51; Operetta '49, '50, '51.
Lindsay, Louis: 24, 68; 1st place industrial art '50; I I A
’51. '
Long, Joe: 24, 68; FFA '48, '49, '50, '51, treasurer '50,
pres., '51; Junior Master Farmer '51.
Lynn, Don: 24, 75, 78; Letterman ’50, '51.
McCall, Jerry: 24, 69; FFA '51; Letterman '49, '50, '51.
McDaniel, Mary Ellen: 24, 55, 56, 73; Chorus '49, ’50,
’51, librarian ’50, ’51, music queen runner-up ’51;
Gingcrsnaps '49, '50, '51; Y-Teens '49.
McElhaney, James: 24, 69; FT’A '50, '51.
McElroy, Jenny Brewer: 24.
McHughcs, Dorothy: 24.
Mappes, Henry: FFA '47, '48, '49, '50, secretary '49;
Junior Master Farmer '50.
Martin, Beverly: 24, 62, 64, 72, 74; Stage crew '51;
Gingcrsnaps '49, ’50, ’51, sergeant at arms ’50, ’51.
Martin, Carolyn:
Marrin, Jimmy 24, 78, 82; Letterman '50, ’51.
Mead, Ann: 24, 74; Junior Play ’50; Gingcrsnaps 49,
’50, ’51.
Mickle, Jan: 24, 62, 74; Tiger T ales ’50; Gingersnaps
’49, ’50, '51; treas. ’51; Football queen runner-up '50;
stage crew ’51.
Miller, Eleanor: 20, 24; FHA '48, '49, '50.
Miller, Frankie: 24, 70; FHA ’48, '49, ’50, ’51, song
leader ’49, treas. ’51; Gingcrsnaps '49, ’50.
Miller, Frank: 24.
Modenbach, Karl: 24.
Morgan, Claude: 25.
Morren, Richard: 25, 78; Letterman ’51.
Morrow, Jimmy: 25, 82; Letterman ’51.
Munkus, Dale: 25.
Nations, Bobby: 25.
Newsom, Don: 14, 25; Chorus '51; National Honor
Society ’51; State Honor Society '49, '50, ’51; junior
class president '50.
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