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Football and queens, hayrides and proms—all these make up the glamour of high school life. But after all, the first purpose of school is learn­ ing, and students' guides up the steep path to­ ward knowledge are the teachers. Therefore, we, the TIGER staff, present the teachers as the 1955 yearbook theme. Mr. Calvin T. Smith, superintendent of Wewoka schools, and Mr. Clay Foresee, president of the school board, (upper left) are shown looking over some reports. Other members of the school board are: Richard S. Roberts, vice president; Ben D. Floyd, clerk; Dr. Claude B. Knight, mem­ ber; M. S. Whitehead, member; and F. D. Nichol­ son, treasurer. Mr. Nicholson and Mrs. Vesta Dennis, secretary, are appointed members. Mr. Smith, superintendent for the past six years, was before that principal for seven years. He is working on a Ph. D. with a major in administra­ tion from the University of Oklahoma.

Mr. Leon John (second picture left) has served as Wewoka High School prin­ cipal for the past three years. Mr. John has his Master of Education degree from the University of Ok­ lahoma.

Mrs. Irene Culbertson (third picture left) is sec­ retary to Mr. John. Mrs. Vesta Dennis (lower pic­ ture left) is secretary to Mr. Smith.

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Miss Maxine Walker shows new teach­ ers where to register. Standing by her is Mr. Jack Shaw. Facing her are Mr. John Hyden, Mrs. Virginia Biggers, and Mr. Jim Drake. MISS ETHEL LATHAM M.A.—University of Oklahoma

"The need for true Americanism is greater today than ever before in the history of our country. The men and women in the past have been responsible for our American heritage, and we can build on the foundations they have laid if we know what they have ac­ complished and, how they did it."

Miss Eth.el Latham, teacher of world, Oklahoma and American history, has taught in the Wewoka School System since 1946. World and Oklahoma history are electives but have a large enrollment because of the interest she puts into all her classes.

Ever since Miss Latham has headed the history department, her students have won many honors in scholastic meets. She believes in thorough scholarship and also stresses pride in country and high ideals of citizenship.

The second picture symbolizes her goal—respect for country and good citizenship—by showing Jim Nash assisting as flag bearer in the traditional opening of all W.H.S. assemblies.

In the third picture probable candidates for interscholastic meets in American history—John Ness, Eddie Johnson, Roy Adams, Bob Davis and Thomas Sciance—are boning up on a last minute question that is puzzling them.

These students pictured at lower left are Sally Sitton, Jerry Dodd, Lynn Biggers, Geraldine Ackenhausen, Imogene Cole, Wanda Brewer, Hal Owensby and Mike Minor—are taking a breathing spell from studying for those interscholastic meets, and enjoying a moment at the magazine rack in the study hall.

"Candy, anyone?" Miss Latham, in picture at lower right, is perform­ ing one of her duties as junior class sponsor by selling candy to world history students, Richard Wares, Hal Owensby, Kenny Young, Robert Coursey, Barbara Parent, Rose Mansur and Karen Boren. The money goes toward a bigger and better junior-senior banquet and prom. MISS MAXINE WALKER AA.A.—University of Oklahoma

"It is the aim of the course in geography to lead students to see how neces­ sary it is to become familiar with some of the geographic problems confront­ ing the world and to appreciate the place of influence and of responsibility which our country holds."

Miss Walker is the school librarian. Since she assumed head librarian's duties in 1951, she has renovated, repaired, and re-catalogued all the books. Each year she orders lists of books from other teachers that would help in the teaching of science, history, mathematics, and English. She takes extra care in keeping all the current newspapers and magazines out for school use. Two students get training each hour when they help her by checking out books. Miss Walker is also a senior class sponsor.

She finds time to teach two social science classes, problems of democracy, and geography.

In the second picture Miss Wal­ ker is pictured with her fourth hour study hall. The students are Kenneth Cook, Barry Kalpin, Jerry Dewey Harris, Guy Lee Trimble, Simeon Bemo, Gary Cluck, Charles Burgin, Ralph Morton, Bill Roach, Don Logan, Charles Murray, Don Tipton, George Leamy, Bruce Hat­ field, and Joe Don Cole.

Lower right: Shirley Richardson and Darlene Jones help Leon Wade check out the right book.

Below Bill .Moore is pointing out a place en the map to Jim Smith Josh Bonanon, Roger Sanderson, and Carl Taber, problems of de­ mocracy students. tr

A MRS. VIRGINIA BIGGERS M.A.—University of Oklahoma^- "/ have six full classes and I like all six."

Mrs. Biggers devotes her entire class schedule to freshman English.

Also taught in her schedule are English reading classes, started first in Wewoka High three years ago sponsored by a workshop under the guidance of the English department of the University of Okla­ homa.

Other members of the workshop are El Reno, Duncan and Okla­ homa City Central High Schools.

The last hour class (second picture right) listens attentively as Mrs. Biggers explains a diagram. Those in the class are, front row: Alnita Col­ lier, Patsy Harjo, Wanda Brewer, Dorothy Virt- sant. Second row: Glenna Boatman, Margie Mar­ tin, Karen Boren, Donna Home, Yetta Kalpin. Third row: Betty Walker, Phyllis Adams, Marnia Sanderson, Caroline Claybrook, Tia Juana Wiley. Fourth row: Earl Smith, John Reed, Don Tip­ ton, Anita Nichols, Laura Taber, Mike Minor. Back row: Richard Wares, Frankie Megow.

Anita Nichols and Joan Crossland are looking on as Carolyn Smith points out a word to be studied (third picture). These three are the probable contestants in spelling for interscholastic meets in the spring.

Kenneth Moon, Louretta Chaffin and Patricia Criswell (fourth picture) enjoy reading in one of Mrs. Biggers special reading classes.

Mrs. Biggers has taught in the Wewoka school system for sixteen years, starting out in the lower grades. She then taught in Cowart Junior High for five years. A portion of the class of 1955 had her for their fourth grade teacher and some had her for a homeroom teacher in junior high.

The Quill and Scroll named her an honorary member because of her helping with the proofreading on the yearbook this year. She is also active as a freshman sponsor.

Pictured are: Joe Tom Cox, Maria Mitchell, Bill Huser and Mrs. Biggers. MRS. MERLE MULLEN M.A.—University of Oklahoma "In this day and age, everyone should be able to type."

Mrs. Mullen fulfills this saying by teaching three classes of first year typing. She also teaches typing II, shorthand and bookkeeping. This is Mrs. Mullen's fourth year in the Wewoka school system. She sometimes laughs and says she thinks she must be running an em­ ployment agency. Many of her students go directly to secretarial jobs after graduation.

Mrs. Mullen teaches her students how to use modern equipment such as the electric typewriter and dictaphone. She experiments with the electric typewriter by letting a different student use it each week.

Her successful teaching is shown by the consistent winning of her students who enter contests and gain promotions in their later jobs.

TYPING I STUDENTS—Top row: Harold Spaulding, Jim Nash, Doyle Garrett. Second row: Joyce Spurgeon, Andrewette Bohanon, Dorothy Cole and Marvin McConnell. Third row: J. R. Stewart, Lynn Biggers and Judy Stunz. Bottom row: Hubert DeGase, Sandra Conn and Darla Scott.

The lower left picture shows Thomas Sciance, bookkeeping student, using the adding machine as Gwen Ensminger and Kay McPherson look on.

In the lower right picture Charlene Morton, Dolores Streater, Andrianna Klentos, Lyne Jo Hodge and Geraldine Ackenhausen take dicta­ tion from a recorder. MR, JACK D. SHAW University of Oklahoma

"The teaching of speech involves not only the spoken word but also the speaker of the word. Here the teacher deals directly with the student—his thoughts, emotions, and self-expression." Mr. Shaw came to Wewoka from Tonkawa, where he taught speech and history. He has already made a good record here, not only in the classroom but also in interscholastic debate and interpretive work.

Lynn Biggers and Helen Hall qualified the school for the state debate contest this spring at the University of Oklahoma. Lynn and Helen both qualified at Oklahoma Baptist University, December 10, 1954. Sally Sitton, first Wewoka High School student to qualify in three state dramatics events in one year, will enter state competition in humorous and dramatic literature and in poetry interpretation. She qualified at Oklahoma Baptist University in humor and at Southeastern State College, Durant, in drama and poetry. The three winners, with Mr. Shaw, are pictured on page 11.

Just below Mr. Shaw's picture, left, is a scene from The Night of January 16, the Thespian play, given February 3. Karen Andre (Sally Sitton) hears tragic news from J. R. Stewart (Regan). Prosecution's secretary (Sharron Phillips) is substituting for Bailiff (Don Sneed).

Juniors (third picture left) trying out for the Junior play, We Shook The Family Tree, are, back row: Jan Cartwright, Helen Hall, Roy Adams, June Ryles. Front row: Connie Engle, Bob Davis, Sally Sitton, Coach Shaw listens.

Seniors (lower left) have just received junior play books for Books and Crooks. The cast (as they stand) include: Darrell Boyd—school boy; Eddie Horn— Larry Malone; Gloria Muir—office girl; Rose Mansur—band mother; Lynn Biggers—stu­ dent director; Tom Huser—crook; Jackie Franklin student; Joe Gunn—principal and crook; Bill Dawson—bank president; Jim Nash—detective. Again from the Thes­ pian play (lower right) the bailiff (Don Sneed) and Judge Heath (Douglas Sharp) listen as Dr. Kirkland (Bill Moore) is ex­ amined by District Attorney Flint (Joe Gunn). N.F.L. MEMBERS—Above: Don Smith, Lynn Big­ gers, vice-president; Helen Hall, president stand­ ing; Bob Davis, Sally Sitton, Douglas Sharp, Carole Mainard. Judy Engle, secretary-treasurer, is not pictured.

0pone*tdic ^eayue The picture below shows Thespian officers and sponsor planning pledge week and initiation. Entrance into the Thespian comes after a student has They are: Sally Sitton, secretary-treasurer; Lynn gained a total of 10 points. Points are gained from Biggers, president; Helen Hall, vice-president; and Mr. Jack Shaw. working in every phase of drama—acting, stagehand, selling tickets, scrubbing the stage, etc. A student may get in by gaining enough points with back-stage ac­ tivity only. However, he will not be admitted with only acting participation. He must also do back-stage work.

A big event among Thespians is the week of pledge activities pictured above. In the picture are: Sharon Phillips, Boy Scout; Don Smith, space cadet; Bill Moore, Joe Friday; Vernon Bass, B. O. Plenty; Tom Huser, Dennis the Menace; Virgil Nelson, Captain Kidd; Judy Engle, Comedy; Linda Young, Madam Vanderbilt; Dar­ rell Boyd, Caligula. Second row: Jim Nash, Little Boy {Blue,- Connie Engle, Tragedy; Geraldine Ackenhousen, Jim Thorpe; Lu Koch, gun moll; Darilyn Dutton, Lena, the Hyena; Jane Carroll, Aunt Jemima; Carol Russell, kflapper; Carole Mainard, Scarlett O'Hara. Third row: jEddie Horn, Romeo; Gloria Muir, Juliet. Front row: Joe Gunn, Tarzan; Nancy Chaney, Little Lulu. Shirley The picture below shows Carole Mainard and Shiflett, not pictured, dressed as Lucile Sweeney. Lynn Biggers, dramatically representing Thespians at the Tiger assembly. Nancy Chaney and Dan To become a member of N.F.L. a point system is used Christopher draw the curtain. as in previous years, 20 points to become a member. Points are gained in all other phases of speech work is judged more points may be gained by winning a 1st. However any speech in assembly, at a civic meet­ ing, over the radio, etc. will gain points. As the student keeps adding points he receives higher standing.

From the Wewoka N.F.L. have come three successive winning teams in state debate competition. Last year's star debaters included Lynn Biggers and Helen Hall. Sally Sitton, by winning second in dramatic interpreta­ tion in the state N.F.L. meet, may wear the emerald in her N.F.L. pin. MRS. EMILY PALAS Master of Home Economics—University of Oklahoma

"The quality of homemaking influences every individual in his liv­ ing as well as making a living."

In all of her courses Mrs. Palas includes home relationships, home nursing, and food preparation.

She plans to take a group of F.H.A. girls to Oklahoma City on March 26 to the State F.H.A. Rally. The local chapter numbers over 80 members.

At the district FHA meet, September 21, 1954, at Seminole, fifteen homemaking students from Wewoka took part in the program.

The second picture on the left side of the page shows Martha Hall, FHA president, conferring with her officers. Seated are Genevieve Walker, vice president; Blanche Lusty, treasurer; Betty Rice, secretary; Marilyn Vinson, song leader; Mary Erwin, reporter, and Joy Boyd, parlia­ mentarian.

The third picture on the left has Mrs. Palas talking to Judy Hall about Judy's work as historian in FHA.

The lower right picture shows Sharon Phillips, senior homemaking student, putting a mixer together.

FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA

This is the emblem of the FHA. It shows a house held by two hands, symbolziing that the future homes of America are in the hands of its youth. FHA colors are red and white, sym­ bolic of youth. Its flower is the red rose, rep­ resenting vibrant, glowing health. The motto, "Toward New Horizons," expresses the purpose of the organization—learning to live better to­ day so that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow. 12 MR. CLIFFORD CHRIST B.A.-Oklahoma A. & M. "The wealth of our nation has poured from our fertile farmlands. No public educational system would be complete, unless it did its part toward training the FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA." Mr. Christ and his students are carrying on their projects and enter­ ing various competitions in keeping with their fine past record.

Here we see the Future Farmers at work. Standing with an Angus cow are the of­ ficers of F.F.A. with Bobby Mitchell holding his cow. Tommy Hayes is president; Doyle Boyd, treasurer; Bob Roach, vice president; Bob Irwin, secretary, and Leroy Orsburn, reporter.

Feeding the hogs are Kenneth Pattison, Ferrell Blankenship, Earl Smith, Doyle Davis, Tex Blankenship, and Don Max Logan.

Standing in front of a pig are Bobby Howard, Cecil Bell, Ellis Orsburn, Don Tipton, James Orsburn, and Jerry Hayes.

Don Burris, Raymond Cain, Johnny Chaffin, Harold Chitwood, Jim Fraser, Jerry Harris, Lyman Hobbs, Billy Hoover, Leon Lusty, Marvin McConnell, Fred Nalley, John Reed, Kieth Smith, Larry Streater, Guy Trimble, Vernon Bass, Henry Baker, James Brown, Doyle Cook, Otis Dinsmore, Charles Evans, Jerry Feely, Richard Hale, David Minter, Robert Myatt, Charles Moore, John Pumphrey, Don Sneed, Carl Allison, Don Bedwell, McCoy Bryant, Robert Clawson, Thurman Conger, Jack Criswell, James Gantt, Tom Pethel, John Scott, Dan Vinsant, Loyle Boyd, J. D. Collier, Don Keesee, Kenneth Lovett, Ronald Lovett, Max Newton, Oscar Sloan, Tom Taylor, Bob Branch. MR. JOHN HYDEN B.A.-Oklahoma A&M

"Music is a universal language, and there is no more beautiful music than that produced by the human voice."

With a 56-voice group, the Wewoka High School Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Mr. John Hyden, has participated in several festivals and contests. In November the chorus traveled to Still­ water for the Thanksgiving Music Festival. When this page went to the publisher, the group was planning to go to the Holdenville Music Festival. The district music contest will be in Ada, and upon qualification at this contest the chorus hopes to go to Norman for the State Music Contest.

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CHORUS MEMBERS—First row: Sharon Tucker, Sadie Johnston, Barbara Davis, Rozann Roper, Car] Hume, Reba Cain, Norma Gilstrap, Esther Davis, Dan Christopher, Richard Scott, Virgil Nelson, Edo] Johnson, Bob Roach, Carl Taber. Second row: John Reed, Kenny Young. Third row: Yetta Kalpin, Thl ma Snow, June Ryles, Joyce Oaks, Clemma Kennedy, Delores Davis, Phyllis Chaddick, Tia Juana Wilef Myrna Sanderson, Phylis Adams, Alice Faye Mitchell, Elizabeth Gordon, Billy Hughes, Ted Moorl Fourth row: Martha Dooly, Lynn Gilmore, Genevieve Walker, Blanche Lusty, Lynn Hilton, Margaret En) bach, Sylvia Myatt, Beverly Wright, Darlene Jones, Joan Franklin, and Nanci Factor.

14 The first picture on the right shows the mixed chorus officers in a happy mood. Joyce Oaks, secretary, Carl Taber, president, and Eddie Horn, vice president, are enjoying Bob Roach's one finger accompaniment. Bob is treasurer. The mixed chorus has fun as well as harmony. They have had a hay ride and plan other social events. Luckily, they have Mrs. John Hyden, September bride, as assistant chaperone.

The girls' quartet, second picture right, is trying new music. They are Sally Sitton, first alto; Jackie Franklin, second alto; Lu Koch, accompanist; Martha Dooly, first soprano; and Genevieve Walker, second soprano. The quartet, new this year, made its initial appearance at a banquet given to Dep't. Commander Raymond Trappe by the American Legion and Aux­ iliary in December. They also assisted the boys' quartet in the Christmas parade.

Carole Mainard and Lu Koch, third picture right, are mixed chorus ac­ companists.

The boys' quartet, lower right, is in its second year and was organized by last year's director, Wayne Halley. They have performed on numerous occasions, including the Rotary-Teacher's banquet in October and the Christmas parade. Here they are entering the mixed chorus room with accompanist Carole Main­ ard; Richard Scott, bass; Virgil Nelson, baritone; Eddie Horn, first tenor; Carl Taber, second tenor. The mixed chorus, a con­ tinuation of the picture on page 14, shows: Back row: Eddie Horn, Dorothy Garrett, Carol Austin, Sally Sitton, Shirley Rich­ ardson, Donna Boatman, Karen Irwin. Second row: Dorothy Vinsant, Anita Nichols, Laura Taber, Share Shiflett. Third row: Loretta Boothe, Carolyn Clay brook, Charlotte Grimes, Betty Wal­ ker. Accompanists: Carole Mainard, Lu Koch. Director: John Hyden. MR. ALBERT BUSWELL M.M.—University of Michigan

"We are trying to teach boys and girls the responsibilities and priv­ ileges of living in a democratic society. In our music program we give a child the cultural background for music appreciation throughout his |jfcj>7 life, and through participation, some attain skills which develop to a vocational or professional standard. We try to develop in addition to the mental and physical skills, a personal responsibility toward the dis­ cipline of each individual member of the organization."

The band has been to the Midwest City Marching Contest where they received a top rating. They also participated in Wewoka's Christmas parade and are planning on going to Fort Smith, Arkansas and the District Mu­ sic Contest at Ada. If qualifying at Ada, they will attend State Contest at Stillwater. The band participated at all the home football games and a majority of the games away from home.

At the left are Thomas Sciance, cornet; Nancy Chaney, flute; Lynn Biggers, alto clarinet; and Joe Gunn, trombone; watching Maria Mitchell, clarinet, tune up before they go to Norman to participate in the All-. State Band.

Joe Gunn, drum major of the band, poses with twirlers: Gloria Muir, Connie Engle, and Andrewette Bo- hanon. Band officers Joe Gunn, president; Lynn Biggers, secretary; Nancy Chaney, treasurer; and Tom Huser, vice president look over the new 1955 band calendar pictured on the bulletin board. In the above picture are, First row: Connie Engle, Gloria Muir, Tom Huser, Billy Love, Mr. Buswell, Bennie Griswold, Frankie Megow, Andrewette Bohanon, Joe Gunn. Second row: Norma Call, Ina Lynn Burris, Marylyn Vinson, Patsy Harjo, Douglas Sharp, Doylene Claybrook, Freddie Jones, Doyle Ivester, Duke Ligon, Tom Ligon, Bill Huser, Doyle Garrett, Sammy Reyes. Third row: Carolyn Smith, Mary Bezinque, David Lusty, Elizabeth Johnson, Lou Alice Tilley, Sonny Cunningham, George Burke, Ronald Cook, Dawson Engle, Lynn Lasiter, Duane Adkins, Richard Wares, Danny Savage. Fourth row: Lynn Biggers, Anna Lietka, Kay Adams, Helen Williams, Glenna Boatman, Dennis Myers, Carl Mullen, Sharon Phillips, Harold Spaulding, David Brady, Bill Chambers. Fifth row: Lynn Walker, Dorothy Williams, Maxine Payne, Loretta McCoy, Judy Roberts, Edris Nutt, Martha Keesee, Patsy Stobaugh, Linda Ray, Judy Stunz, Judy Engle, Marilyn Claybrook, Judy Savage, Sandra Love, Dalene Nichols. Sixth row: Nancy Chaney, Helen Hall, Joyce Muir, Linda Epton, Judy Hall, Judy Pettigrew, Maria Mitchell, Barbara Cunningham, Carol Mansur, Martha Howell, Linda Wheeler, Shirley Chewning, Karen Boren, Louvette Barnett. Band Members not pictured are: Tommy Sciance, Nona Martin, and Coraleen Martin,

, \ % N •"'#»!» To the right is the band as they play the "Star Spangled Banner" before the Bristow football game. Kneeling in the front are Joe Gunn, drum major; Gloria Muir, Andrew­ ette Bohanon (behind Joe), and Connie Engle, twirlers. The photog­ i im iilij rapher is looking over the crowd and also caught the Wewoka cheer­ leaders and the referees. MRS. L. B. SITTON M.A.—University of Oklahoma

"To teach students to speak and write correctly and forcefully and to understand and appreciate the great treasures of reading—those are the English teacher's goals."

The English IV students in the top left group picture are intent on listening to a book review given by Lynn Biggers. Those taking notes and learning in general are, reading clockwise from bottom left, Ken­ neth Barbre, Geraldine Ackenhausen, Eddie Horn, Rose Mansur, Virgil Nelson, Dan Christopher, Shirley Shiflett, Carl Taber and Nancy Chaney. Those arms and legs belong to Bill Dawson. Mrs. Sitton overlooks all.

Upper right depicts a scene of enjoyment. Carole Mainard, Sally Sitton, Mary Lou Erwin sing during the English IV Christmas party, ac­ companied by Doyle Boyd and Tom Huser. Listening are Tom Hayes, Dan Christopher, Bob Roach and Freddie Hughey.

Middle left shows some English II students puzzling over what their next book report will be. Discussing a book jacket on the board are Don Keesee and Jerry Poole. Carol Barbre, Bob Granger and Barbara Cunningham are thumb­ ing through a potential candidate for a report.

English "R" class is perusing the new Practical English mag­ azine which is used in classwork. Jack Criswell, Donna Craw­ ford, Willadeane Mayes, back row; Robert Myatt, Richard Hair, second row; Marvin McConnell, Eddie Hankins, Leon Wade, Tex Blankenship, third row; and John Pumphrey, James Gantt, first row, are reading various stories in the magazine. David Minter, Otis Dinsmore and Kenneth Pattison are work­ ing the crossword puzzle. "P p«

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we're going to have one of the finest pep clubs in the state," an- unced new sponsor, Mrs. Sitton, at the beginning of the 1954-55 liool year. And with true Tiger spirit the club went forward with |is ideal.A new constitution was written, leaders and alternates prac- led diligently. The club members donned new uniforms. A Tiger fescot appeared at each game. Club members took part in the Okla- Ima Research game collections. A rummage sale made money for fidental expenses. Furthermore, the girls plan to support basketball d track as well as football.

the top of the page are yell leaders Carole, Mainard, Joyce jrgeon, Jackie Franklin, Carol Lynn Russell, Sharon Shiflett and nci Factor. The squad is in the background. J! Tiger (Harold Spaulding) is being dressed by Andrianna Klen- secretary; Mrs. Sitton, sponsor; and Dorothy Garrett, president. ^Ima Snow, vice president, is absent.

ernates Joan Franklin, Betty Stubblefield, Sally Sitton, Darilyn ton, Elizabeth Gordon, and Dorothy Vinsant are in picture at ter left.

lower right is the pep squad, back row: Naomi Trimble, iron Tucker, June Ryles, Darla Scott, Andrianna Klentos, ry Epton, Pat Grimes. Third row: Tiajuana Wiley, Darlene tes, Sylvia Myatt, Norma Gilstrap, Lu Koch, Mary Embach, |ty Walker. Second row: Rhea Dean Cosby, Yetta Kalpin, olyn Claybrook, Alice Faye Mitchell, Blanche Lusty, Gen- ive Walker. First row: Shirley Azlin, Phyllis Adams, Myrna derson, Dorothy Garrett, Shirley Cook, Betty Brown, and yllis Barnhart.. Mrs. Sitton, in conjunction with her teaching of journal­ ism, sponsors the Little Tiger, and The Tiger year­ book. She has advised the Little Tiger staff since 946; The Tiger since its rebirth, 1948. Mr. Nash, co-sponsor of the yearbook, has been photographer since 1948.

In the upper left hand picture, Geraldine Ackenhausen and Virgil Nelson, first and second semester editors- in-chief of the Little Tiger, confer. To their right, associate editors Carl Taber and Eddie Horn discuss the Christmas issue of the paper. Though the boys and their staffs usually alternate, this issue was put out by both staffs. Norman Standerfer and Roy Adams are at the mimeoscopes.

Dan Christopher, Tiger editor-in-chief, center above, hurries to meet a yearbook deadline. Roy Adams, art editor, studies a layout with Tiger editor-in-chief, Nancy Chaney. Enjoying the Quill and Scroll square dance are Rose Mansur and John Ness, Shirley Shiflett and Jan Cartwright. Rose and Shirley are second semester associate editors. John and Jan are head mimeo- graphers. Mr. Nash, photographer, calls the dance. The other two couples, back to camera, are Joyce Spurgeon and Norman Standerfer, Elizabeth Gordon and Roy Adams. Lynn Biggers, Nancy Chaney, Helen Hall are in the background.

In the third picture right are editors and staff mem­ bers: Joyce Spurgeon, Geraldine Ackenhausen, Norman Standerfer, Virgil Nelson, Betty Stubblefield, Shirley Shiflett, Nancy Chaney, Roy Adams, Eddie Horn, Max Newton, Carl Taber, Dan Christopher. Not pictured are reporters Helen Hall, David Foster, and Patsy Posey.

The photographer caught an informal moment as Dan Christopher, J. R. Stewart, Roy Adams, Nancy Chaney and Mrs. Sitton discuss yearbook plans. WILLIAM SPANN B.S.-Oklahoma A&M College

"Physical education plays a vital part in the three-fold purpose of educa- Hpvelopment of mind, body and emotions. In physical educat.on one tl0n coordination of body and mind and also invaluable lessons in cooper­ ation and sportsmanship." Alth uah Mr Spann is known to the town at large as assistant football h of far'more importance in the general scheme of things is his ex- Mpnt teaching of driver's education. Highway patrolmen who give tests Mr Spann's students are enthusiastic about the boys' and girls' skill and fine attitude.

Practically as valuable are his physical education classes, in which he puts into practice his statement made above. Mr. Spann also coaches the "B" squad in basketball and the golf team and assists Mr. Ball as track coach. He is freshman sponsor and co- sponsor of the "W" Club with Mr. Ball.

Starting out Mr. Spann's day is his first hour study hall. In the second picture he is conversing with students in his study hall. Carol Lynn Russell, Andrianna Klen- tos, Bob Granger, Bruce Hatfield, Jim Ness and Norma Gilstrap.

"Oh, the trials and tribulations of a driver!" wails Dorothy Garrett as she changes a tire of the new driver's ed. car in the middle right picture. Amusedly looking on are Larry Streater, John Pum- phrey, June Ryles, Wanda Alexander, and Mr. Spann.

Lower left are some boys from gym class: Robert My­ att, Don Bums, Mike Minor, Kenneth Lovett and Johnnie Chaffin.

A few members of the girls' gym class in the lower right picture are: Dona Horn, Joan Mahan, Freda Snow, and Shirley Cook. MRS. MARGARET JANE NORMAN A.B.—Oklahoma College for Women

"Art is for all—it is not only the creation but the appreciation of things beaui Although the art course, in its second year, is new on the curriculum at Wl \r\ under the leadership of Mrs. Norman, the department is progressing rai /ith Art students aid almost all sections of the high school by such projects as] )m ing posters for various campaigns and assisting with the back drops for the ;r ish fiesta. Some of the members of the class are members of the National Society. During the school year art class members enter various contests ill competition. Last year several artists did very well in these contests. Mrs. No| is well known in the state. Just recently an article by her, "Today's Schools Are I Schools," appeared in the January issue of the Oklahoma Teacher. >i ir Ig

Looking at an amusing art poster are two W.H.S. dents, Nancy Chaney and Don Sneed. Art studd keep the halls of W.H.S. well decorated with s| posters as this Christmas cartoon of Don's.

Throughout the year art projects such» as Hallowa masks which represent all different sorts of gruesol characters, posters which tell jokes, and many diffen| advertising schemes for the Student Council, the tie Tiger and yearbook,, and the various drama! productions are posted on the bulletin board and seen in other places along the halls and downtown.]

Art posters are also displayed in stores and shops town. The art class aids different civic groups such the Lions' Club by making posters for such affairs the annual Lions' Club Minstrel.

In the picture at lower left, Art Club officers Bel Smith, secretary-treasurer; Sandra Conn; Joe Ellis, pre ident; Robert Lusty, vice president, look at a Tige the emblem of W.H.S., which was created by Terrd Knight and Sandra.

Wanda Moon, Sandra Conn, and Geneva Sharp, seated work busily on one of the art projects while Jin Ramsey, another member of the class, and Mrs. Nor man look on. MR. LOYD NASH M.S.-Oklahoma A&M

arts teacher encourages the development of manipulative skills, <^n 'ndu*'r Ordination between mind and muscles. He offers a course with ith greater co value and a high degree of vocational value, in or- Apnree of vocational . ~— - - --«• - , r to help the student to develop leadership and broaden personality. nee Mr Nash came here eight years ago he has taught shop, taken school and he has worked on the yearbook as photographer for the past five Bars?Only two accidents have happened in shop since Mr. Nash first came to 'ewoka. • a the summer Mr. Nash puts his knowledge to work helping get the build- ,g in shape for school.

Nash (second picture) is instructing ny Brooks in his mechanical drawing iss. Also pictured are Kenneth Barbre d Hubert DeGase, front row. Joe Gunn, ddie Hughey, Virgil Nelson, Leroy Ors- rn, and Robert Lusty are at rear. yle Boyd is shown giving Jim Ramsey Ip on his project in shop class. Work- n the background are McCoy Bryant d James Brown (third right).

exhibit of work done by members the shop class is shown in the picture the lower right hand corner. in Morgan and Charles Moore are busy >rking on their class projects in the ture in the lower left hand corner. MR. J. A. DRAKE M.S. in Education—East Central State College

"For those who plan a career in one of the science fields, the high school science program provides an introduction to the studies which compose those fields. With the increase of technology as a basis for our present society it is daily becoming more necessary that men and women have an acquaintance with that body of facts —the sciences—on which that technology is based. Science study presents training—not only in facts, but in a method of thinking, planning, and accounting—habits which can be of use in every field of human endeavor."

Mr. Drake, head of the science department, is an ex-Tiger himself. During his school days he was a fine student and also took an active interest in such curricular and extra-curricular activities as speech, drama, and student council. Consequently he understands the problems of a Wewoka High student and is making an out­ standing student council sponsor.

He also makes his science and math classes interesting with his pleasant informal manner and his emphasis on experiment and discussion rather than lecture. At the request of some of his stu­ dents, he has organized an Astronomy Club.

In the first group picture on the left, Mr. Drake's chemistry class is performing an experiment. They are: James Brown, Herman Tucker, Bill Dawson, Joe Gunn, Bill Moore, Roy Adams, Kenneth Barbre and (in back­ ground) Gerald Kyle.

At lower left anxious students ask, "What did I make on that general math test?" They are: Jerry Harris, Gary Cluck, Joe Don Cole, Jimmy Ness, Alnita Collier, Johnny Hammonds and Ronald Perkins.

A biology class discusses dissection in the picture at lower right. They are Rhea Dean Cosby, Beverly Wright, Lauretta Chaffin, Bonnie Garner, Jim Nash, Barry Kal- pin, David Ligon and Mr. Drake.

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Mr Drake also sponsors the student council. This year a most unusual thing happened. Tom Huser and Danny Christopher tied for Student Council president. Tom presided first semester; Dan, the second. The boys are seen talking to Mr. Drake, top left.

Virgil Nelson, a senior representative; Ken Barbre, vice president; Helen Hall, secretary; and Eddie Horn, another senior representative, are playing the juke box in the recreation room.

Ken Barbre, in the third picture is look­ ing in the phone directory for some one to call to chaperone a student council dance. The vice president is in charge of student council dances. Mrs. Culbertson, high school secretary, Mrs. Mullen, and Jackie Franklin, office assistant, are spec­ tators.

The student council body is shown, lower right. They are, standing: Sammy Reyes, Carol Austin, Jan Cartwright, Eddie Johnson, Bill Huser, Eddie Horn, Danny Savage, Virgil Nelson, Nancy Chaney. Joyce Spurgeon, Nanci Factor, Jackie Franklin, Anita Nichols, Joan Franklin, and Thelma Snow are seated around the card table with Lynn Gilmore, Shirley Richard­ son, Lynn Biggers, Freddie Hughey, Gloria Muir, and Con­ nie Engle looking on.

One of the activities that the student council sponsored this year was an exchange assembly with Holdenville High School. They also started a drive to buy a new school flag. MR. PHIL BALL M.Ed.—University of South Carolina

"The ultimate aim in teaching mathematics is to develop a realistic! approach to the problems of life and to make a systematic study! of our problems so as to better understand and adjust ourselves to! our environment."

Not all of Mr. Ball's time is used in teaching mathematics. Here we| see Coach Ball and Coach Bill Spann during a basketball meetinq Listening intensely to the coaches are: John Morgan, Charles Moore'' Doyle Cook, Dan Vinsant, and Richard Scott.

In the two pictures third left Mr. Ball, apparent ly amused, "shows off" the work of one of his students. Also seen in the picture are Joanl Crossland, Pat Criswell, Myrna Gantt, Joan Ma-f han, Jane Carroll, and J. R. Stewart.

In the picture at lower left other members of the] class watch Kenny Young put a problem onj the blackboard. Seated are Clayton Smart, Hall Ownesby, Doyle Henly, Dorothy Vinsant, James] Brown, Ronald Lovett, Larry Pryor, Donald Moore, Leroy Orsburn, James Orsburn, Pat Criswell, and Myrna Gantt.

At lower right Bruce Hatfield, Barbara Cunning­ ham, and Barbara Parent study geometry. They are three of the most promising future con­ testants. Mr. Ball also named Bob Jones as a possible math shark. Bob isn't studying here be­ cause he's practicing basketball.

Mr. Ball is going his second round at W.H S He was first a teacher here in 1950 then moved to Walters in 1952. Last year he was back again teaching math and coaching sports. Mr. Ball also is a sponsor of the sophomore class. The administration is particularly proud of the high quality of his teaching of mathematics. "W" CLUB A nnn Mr Ball's duties is his co-sponsorship TVhp "W"' Club, with Mr. Spann, assistant. H. Y McBride, more fondly known as "Mac," was o«l vears ago, elected to an honorary post

araetime member of the club. While his health oerm ted, Mac was on the bench with the team at every game. Now that Mac is retiring it is a sure thing he'll still be seen at all "W Club functions. To be a member of the "W" Club, a boy must have a letter in some sport. There are many ac­ tivities for the members to participate in during the school year. The beginning of football sea­ son finds the Club selling ads for the footbal programs. This money goes for insurance for the players. Members are also on call to be blood donors whenever needed.

Upper right shows Vice President Dan Christopher, President Josh Bohanon, and Secretary Carl Taber, studying the new basketball rules which went into effect this year.

Josh (middle right), is presiding over a meeting of the club, held to discuss plans for working the concessions during the basketball season. Back in the corner is Jimmy Parris. Seated on the row are Eddie Horn, Tommy Woods, Bob Roach and Bill Prewitt. The third row shows J. R. Stewart, Norman Standerfer, John Scott and Virgil Nelson. Up in front are Roger San­ derson, Eddie Johnson, David Foster, Kenneth Barbre, Dick Scott and Wendyl Kirksey. Those not shown in picture are Jim Nash, Carrol Cain, Jack Criswell, and Doyle Cook.

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Carl Taber, Jim Nash, Josh Bo­ hanon and Bob Roach are swamp­ ing Mrs. Vesta Dennis with pleas for buying candy at the basket­ ball game. The money goes to fi­ nance the annual club trip and so­ cial functions held during the year. MISS GERALDINE HOUSER M.A.-Oklahoma A. & AA. ''In the world today it is impossible to stress adequately and urgently enc the need for language study. A knowledge of languages is a 'must' in that the efforts of men and nations toward peace may progress."

Studying for interscholastic meets in American literature {upper left) are Betty Rice, Tl| Sciance, Helen Hall, Roy Adams, Eddie Johnson and Sally Sitton.

Miss Houser teaches English and Spanish and sponsors both Honor Societies. Senior NatH Honor Society members, (third left) are Joe Gunn, Eddie Horn, Nancy Chaney, Rose MaJ Geraldine Ackenhausen, Shirley Shiflett, and Sharon Phillips. Standing are president, Jim and Vice President, Lynn Biggers. Not pictured is Carol Russelt.

Directly below are freshman members Maria Mitel Carolyn Smith, Martha Howell, Betty Walker, Judy and Anita Nichols.

All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors on the Natiq made the State Honor Society. Seniors making are Lynn Biggers, Geraldine Ackenhausen, Nel Chaney, Sharon Phillips and Shirley Shiflett. Pictu at bottom left are those making State but not Natio They are Bob Davis, Richard Wares, Dorothy Gan Tia Juana Wiley, Hal Owensby, Elizabeth Epton, Rice, Freddie Hughey, Donna Crawford, Bruce Hatfid Lynn Gilmore, and Tom Sciance. Those not pictured ; Joan Crossland, Sharon Shiflett, Barbara Parent, Sam Reyes.

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The Spanish Fiesta, an annual event in W.H.S., was held February 28. In the picture directly above are the Spanish Club officers: Secretary Lynn Biggers, Treasurer Carol Russell, President Nancy Chaney, and Vice Pres­ ident David Ligon.

In the upper right picture are Eddie Horn and Nancy Chaney, Fiesta King and Queen.

In the center picture is Miss Houser, club sponsor. Pictured in the lower left practicing on one of their dances are Joyce Spurgeon, Anita Nichols, and Sally Sitton. Miss Houser is also the junior class sponsor. She is shown with Joyce Oaks, June Ryles, Roy Adams, Jackie Franklin, and Helen Hall.

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In the lower right are the junior and sophomore members looking over the Honor Society insignia. They are Roy Adams, Sally Sitton, Helen Hall, Connie Engle, Douglas Sharp, Shirley Richardson, Lu Koch, and Judy Engle. Not pictured is Barbara Cunningham. 7 0»„ .; v SCHOOL BUS STAFFS

Assisting the teachers and administration and helpinl the students are the various staffs, some of whic| include students.

James Brown and L. H. Kilgore are bus drivers. Mil Brown has the south and west route; Mr. Kilgore, thj north and east.

Mrs. Culbertson's assistants in the high school officJ are Shirley Shiflett, Jackie Franklin, Roberta Robera son, Thelma Snow, Carol Russell, and Connie Greinerl All but Roberta and Thelma (juniors) are seniors! and all are studying business.

Mrs. Emily LoMis (fourth from left in second picture left) manages the Wewoka School Cafeteria. She has held her position for eleven] years, serves approximately 325 students per day, and receives a consistent A-l rating on all inspections. Her staff includes Mrs. JinJ Kelsey, Mrs. P. J. Tuttle, Mrs. R. Draper, Bertha Williams, LaVerne| Chitwood, Jerry Dodd, Lila Orsburn, and David Cook.

The library staff (third right) consists of Dar- lene Jones, Barbara Cunningham, Barbara Par­ ent, Norma Gilstrap, Bill Dawson, Tom Woods, and (seated) Blanche Lusty and Genevieve Walker. They are supervised by Miss Maxine Walker.

The custodians (lower right) are enjoying a rest in their lounge. Paul Hutton, head custodian (first left) is one of the most popular people in W.H.S. and is always available to advise and serve on such projects as junior-senior ban­ quet, fiesta, coronation ceremonies, or goal dec­ orating. Other custodians are Ballard Weston, Lee Langston, and H. Y. McBride. nior sponsors, Miss Ethel La+ Mr. Clifford Christ, consult Mi _ Mullen about the Junior-Senior Ban­ quet. 1955 seniors have produced students with varied accomplishments including drama, vocal and instrumental music, Hi-Y, athletics, scholastic honors and journalistic work. Probably the most outstanding honor was won by Joe Gunn when he was selected through Hi-Y work to attend a world conference in Paris, France, this summer. For two years Nancy Chaney won a trip to Gunnison, Colo., for Music Camp. Joe Gunn and Lynn Biggers each attended one year. The boys' quarfet.has had three seniors, Carl Taber, Eddie Horn and Virgil Nelson for two years. At Boys' State, Dan Christopher won the office of State Auditor. Wewoka rated six Tiger grid stars, David Foster, Bob Roach, Jim Nash, Kenneth Barbre, Josh Bohanon and Bill Prewitt, on the All-Conference team and for the first time in four years had an All-State star. One 1955 Tiger, Lynn Biggers, was on the state championship debate team last year. A football queen, two Hi-Y Sweethearts and a DeMolay Sweetheart have come from this class. SettovM,

GERALDINE ACKENHAUSEN Q&S; Sec; Span. CI.; Pep CI; Thesp.; Nat. Hon. Soc; St. Hon. Soc; Lib. staff; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; y.b. staff; L.T. ed.; Wew. Hist.; Intersch. meets; G. St. Alt.

LYNN BIGGERS Span. Cl secsec ; Thesp.; N.F.L. sec; Nat. Hon. Soc. v.-pres St. Hon. Soc; St. Stu. Coun. sec.; jr sr., Thesp., one-act plays; y.b., L.T. staff; band sec; sp. tourn.; Intersch. meets; G. St.

KENNETH BARBRE Span. CI.; Hi-Y; W. CI., soph, pres.; Stu. Coun. v-pres.; y.b. king attend.; f.b.; b.b.; tr.; B. St.

PAT (GRIMES) BLACKWELL FHA; off. staff; Intersch. meets.

VERNON BASS FFA; Hi-Y; Thesp.; jr, sr., Thesp., one-act plays.

JOSH BOHANON Hi-Y; W. CI. pres; f.b.; one-act plays; band. DARRELL BOYD Hi-Y; Thesp.; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; band.

JAMES BROWN FFA; Sc. CI.

DOYLE BOYD FFA treas.

JANE CARROLL Pep CI; Thesp.; Sc. CI.; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; band; music contests.

LOYLE BOYD FFA; intram. tourn.

GLENDA CHAFFIN FHA; Pep CI.; lib. staff.

JOY ANN BOYD FHA; Pep CI.; lib. staff; FHA Parliamen­ tarian.

NANCY LEE CHANEY Q&S v.-pres.; Span. CI. pres., sec; Thesp.; Nat. Hon. Soc; St. Hon. Soc; sr. f.b. queen attend.; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; L.T. staff; y.b. co-ed.; Wew. Hist.; band sec, treas.; T. Town rep.; Intersch. mr meets; music contests; G. St. Alt.; lib. staff. m#Ji LAVERNE CHITWOOD Caf. staff; intram. tourn.; one-act plays.

GWEN ENSMINGER FHA; Span. CI.; Pep CI.; intram. touri Span. Fiesta.

DAN CHRISTOPHER Q&S pres.; Span. CI.; W.CI. v.-pres.; Hi-Y; Stu. Coun. treas., pres.; frosh. pres., v.- pres.; f.b.; b.b.; tr.; one-act plays; y.b. co-ed.; L. T. staff; Mix. Cho.; T. Town pres.; B. St. Auditor.

MARY LOU ERWIN FHA; Pep CI.; Mix. Cho.; FHA rep.

BILL DAWSON Span. CI.; Astron. CI.; Intersch. meets; one-act plays; lib. staff.

JERRY FEELY FFA; Hi-Y

JOE ELLIS From Meeker: FFA

SHIRLEY FISH Nat. Hon. Soc; St. Hon Soc. Sc. CI. DAVID FOSTER

FFA; W.CI.; f.b.; tr.; one-act plays; L.T., y.b. staff.

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TOMMY HAYS FFA pres.

JACKIE FRANKLIN

FHA; Pep CI.; Thesp.; f.b. queen, attend.; jr., sr. plays; Mix. Cho.; T. Town sec; G. quartet; cheerleader.

LYNE JO HODGE

FHA; off. staff; Sc. CI.; intram. tourn., sr. play; band; Mix Cho.

CONNIE GREINER

FHA; Pep CI.; Sc. CI., jr., sr. plays; Mix. Cho.; off. staff.

EDDIE HORN

Q&S; Span. CI.; Hi-Y v.-pres.; W. CI. Thesp.; Stu. Coun. sec.; f.b.; tr.; b.b. jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; y.b. staff L.T. co-ed.; Mix. Cho. v.-pres.; B. quartet Sc. CI.

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JOE GUNN

Hi-Y pres.; Thesp.; frosh. pres.; Stu Coun. v.-pres.; y.b. king attend.; intram. tourn.; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays, band pres.; sp. tourn.

FREDDIE HUGHEY Span. CI.; Nat. Hon. Soc; St. Hon. Soc.; Stu. Coun.; intram. tourn.; Intersch. meets' B. State. TOM HUSER Span. CI.; Hi-Y v.-pres.; Thesp.; jr. pres.; Stu. Coun. pres.; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; band treas., v.-pres.; B. St.

J. W. LlNDER FFA

ANDRIANNA KLENTOS FHA; Pep CI. sec; Thesp.; Sc. CI.; soph, pres.; jr., sr. plays; band.

ROBERT LUSTY Hi-Y; f.b.; b.b.; From Sasakwa: FFA; lib. staff.

GERALD KYLE Hi-Y; St. Hon. Soc; sr. treas.; Stu. Coun.; b.b.; ten.

Jo ANN MACKENZIE FHA; Pep CI.; Sc. CI.

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PAT LEDGERWOOD FHA; Pep CI.; jr. play; Mix. Cho.; b.b.

KAY MCPHERSON FHA; Pep CI.; intram. tourn. ROSE MANSUR FHA; Span. CI.; Pep CI.; Sc. CI.; off. staff; sr. play; L.T., y.b. staff; Intersch. meets; G. St. **•"*

CHARLENE MORTON FHA; Pep CI.; Sc. CI.; intram. tourn.; sr. play; Mix. Cho.

WANDA MOON FHA; Sc. CI.; Pep CI.; intram. tourn.

GLORIA MUIR Span. CI.; Thesp.; off. staff; Stu. Coun.; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; band; sp. tourn.; Intersch. meets; Hi-Y Sweetheart.

BILL MOORE Thesp.; b.b.; jr., one-act plays.

JIM NASH Q&S; Hi-Y; Thesp.; Nat. Hon. Soc. pres.; frosh., sr. pres.; Stu. Coun.; f.b.; tr.; intram. tourn.; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; B. St.; proj. staff; All-State f.b.

GEORGE MORGAN From Ada: Nat. Hon. Soc; soph, pres.; Stu. Coun. pres., v.-pres.

VIRGIL NELSON Q&S; Hi-Y; W. CI. Thesp; Stu. Coun. treas.; f.b.; b.b.; tr.; jr., sr., one-act plays; y.b. staff; L.T. ed.; Mix. Cho.; B. quartet; Intersch. meets; B. St.; Sc. CI. MAX NEWTON FFA; Hi-Y; f.b.; b.b.; one-act plays; L.T., 0* y.b. staff.

PATSY POSEY

FHA; Pep CI.; Thesp.; jr., one-act plays; L.T., y.b. staff; Mix. Cho. I

LEROY ORSBORN £T <- FFA sec; one-act plays.

BILL PREWITT Hi-Y; W. CI.; proj. staff; b.b.; f.b.; tr.; jr., sr. plays; Mix. Cho.; All-Conf. f.b.

LlLA ORSBORN FHA; caf. staff; intram. tourn.,- one-act plays.

JIM RAMSEY Hi-Y; b.b.; one-act plays.

SHARON PHILLIPS FHA; Thesp.; Nat. Hon. Soc; St. Hon. Soc; lib. staff; sc, el.; soph, v.-pres.; Stu. Coun.; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; Band; sp. tourn.; music contests; G. St. TI^ST

BOB ROACH FFA; W. CI.; jr. pres.; y.b. king attend.; f.b.; fr.; Mix. Cho. treas.; proj. staff; Twirp King; B. St. Alt.; All-Conf. f.b. I CAROL LYNN RUSSELL Span. CI. treas.; Pep CI.; Thesp.; off. staff; frosh. sec. treas.; jr. v.-pres.; Stu. Coun.; DeMolay Sweetheart; ten.; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; Mix. Cho.; T. Town treas., rep.; cheerleader; f.b. queen attend. *t>v

DON SNEED FFA; f.b.; one-act plays; debate contests.

SHIRLEY SHIFLETT Q&S; Span. CI.; Pep CI.; Thesp.; sr. sec; jr., sr., Thesp., one-act plays; L.T., y.b. staffs; Mix. Cho.; off. staff; Intersch. meets.

J. R. STEWART FFA sec; Hi-Y; W. CI.; Thesp.; ten.; f.b.; b.b.; tr.; jr., sr., one-act plays; L.T., y.b. staffs; T. Town pres.

BETTY SMITH FHA sec; Pep CI.; Mix. Cho.

DOLORES STREATER FHA; Pep CI.; lib. staff; Stu. Coun.; intram. b.b.; sr. play; Mix Cho.

JIM SMITH *%~^» From Kermit, Tex.: Hi-Y; K. CI.; Stu. Coun., f.b.; band.

CARL TABER Q&S; Hi-Y; W. CI. sec; sr. v.-pres.; Twirp King; frosh. treas.; f.b.; tr.; L.T. asso. ed.; y.b. bus. mgr.; Mix. Cho. pres.; B. quartet. As seniors go on toward graduation, they re­ ceive awards, perform traditional duties, and remember many good times. Nancy Chaney was given Wewoka D.A.R. chapter's annual good citizen award. Seniors left as their gift to the school the camera Mr. Nash used to take these EDDIE HANKINS pictures. Hi-Y; Band. At the senior party December 10 a Christmas * motif was carried out in the recreation room. In the picture immediately below, three seniors taking time out around the drinking fountain are Bill Dawson, 'Tom Hays and Shirley Fish.

The second picture shows first semester officers of the senior class: Gerald Kyle, treasurer; Jim­ my Nash, president; Shirley Shiflett, secretary, and Carl Taber, vice president.

The second semester officers in the lower pic­ ture are Rose Mansur, treasurer; Joe Gunn, president, and Bob Roach, vice president. Not pictured is Connie Griener, secretary.

WALLACE MCGILBERT Returned Korean War Veteran.

HERMAN TUCKER Hi-Y Chaplain; Cheerleader; Golf; One Act Play; Band; Mixed Chorus.

BETTE WHITE

FHA; Pep Club; Sc. CI.; Intramural Tournament. Certainly no one can ask what the juniors have done their three years in high school. A string of juniors can claim the honor of keeping an unbeaten "B" team record for the third consecutive year. Hellen Hall, Sally Sitton, Bob Davis and Don Smith are active in speech and drama. The juniors can also boast the only cello player in W.H.S. in Lynn Hilton. Royalty reigns among the juniors also. Dick Scott was annual king as a soph, and June Harris was selected this year's football queen. PcUUOXA

Roy Adams Carl Allison

Charles Collier Thurman Conger

Carol Austin Henry Baker

David Cook Doyle Cook

Phillip Baxter Tex Blakenship

Donna Crawford Jack Criswell

Donna Boatman Tony Brooks

Bob Davis Wanda Davis

McCoy Bryant Carroll Cain

Patti Deaton Otis Dinsmore

Jan Cartwright Robert Clawson

Darilyn Dutton Margaret Embach Connie Engle Delores Fields

Marvin McConnel Carole Mainard

James Gantt Elizabeth Gordon

David Minter Robert Myatt •H

Richard Hale Helen Hall

Mary Nelms John Ness

June Harris Lynn Hilton

Joyce Oaks Jimmy Parris

Bob Irwin Eddie Johnson

Kenneth Pattison Paul Payne

Jack Johnson Carolyn Jones

Tom Pat Pethtel John Pumphrey

Wendyl Kirksey Blanche Lusty

Gerald Ragsdale Betty Rice mm ,mj I Roberta Robertson June Ryles

Dan Vinsant Leon Wade

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Roger Sanderson Tom Sciance

Genevieve Walker Linda Wheeler ?il r

John Scott Richard Scott

Bertha Williams Tommy Woods )

Virdeen Sherrin Sally Kate Sitton

Linda Young Mary Crouch

Don Smith Thelma Snow

Carolene Martin Martha Quattlebaum

Joyce Spurgeon Ronald Stafford

Norman Standerfer Betty Stubblefield

OFFICERS—At lower right: John Scott, Sally Sitton—vice presidents; Helen Hall, Connie Engle—secretaries; June Harris- president; June Ryles—treasurer; Roy Ad­ ams—president. Doyle Cook—treasurer is not pictured. Sofe60*HO*e4>

From this class in 1953-54 came Martha Hall, first freshman yearbook queen. Tom Taylor was named on the '53 junior high conference football team. Mary Elizabeth Epton, Barbra Cunningham, Barbra Parent, Lu Koch, Dorothy Garrett, and Bruce Hatfield won scholastic honors. Martha Dooly is now girls' quartet soprano for the second consecutive year. Douglas Sharp is both a ,debater and one of the best bass drummers in the state. This partial list of activities proves that the class of 1957 will live up to the Tiger tradi­ tion of accomplishment.

Wanda Alexander Dorothy Cole Lou Allen Sandra Conn

Woodrow Anson Kenneth Cook Carol Barbre Robert Coursey

Don Bedwell Rhea Dean Cosby Mary Bezinque Evelean Cravens

Linda Blalock Pat Criswell Andrewette Bohanon Barbara Cunningham /

Don Burris Barbara Davis Raymond Cain Doyle Davis /S

Reba Cain Martha Dooly Loretta Chaffin Perry Edwards

Carmelita Coker Judy Engle J. D. Collier Mary Epton * _SA Nanci Factor Darlene Jones Joan Franklin Jerry Julian

Jim Fraser Barry Kalpin Bonnie Garner Donald Keesee

Dorothy Garrett Terrell Knight flj| \^^ ***Ey Doyle Garrett Lu Koch

Lynn Gilmore Marguerite Leamy Norma Gilstrap Mary Ledgerwood

David Ligon Richard Hair Nina Lollis

Martha Hall Kenneth Lovett I Jerry Harris Ronald Lovett

Bruce Hatfield Leon Lusty Carol Hume Carol Mansur

Sadie Johnston Alice Faye Mitchel Bob Jones Charles Moore John Morgan Larry Streater Sylvia Myatt Judy Stunz

James Orsbtirn Tom Taylor Barbra Parent DeWayne Teague

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Jerry Poole Pat Thomas Larry Pryor Sharon Tucker

Shirley Richardson Dana Wheeler Rosan Roper James Wilson

Darla Scott Beverly Wright Douglas Sharp Tom Campbell

Oscar Sloan Bill Vinyard Harold Spaulding Nona Martin

Helen Mariott Lloyd Robbins

Bob Branch

OFFICERS—left: John Morgan, treasurer; Jerry Poole, secretary; Leon Lusty, vice president; Judy Engle, treasurer; Dorothy Garrett, president; Ken­ neth Cook, vice president. Not pictured are Martha Dooly, secretary; DeWayne Teague, presi­ dent. 'pte&timeH'

Billy Roach, first semester vice president, and Sid Anderson, second semester president, ad­ mire a tiger and cub, painted on silk. Jerry Doyle, '52, presented the picture to the Little Tiger.

r m tfjfm Joe Don Cole Alnita Collier Barbara Cook

Kay Adams Phyllis Adams Sid Anderson

Shirley Cook Trevia Cook Joe Tom Cox Shirley Azlin Jolene Bagwell Phyllis Barnhart

Joan Crossland Carolyn Crouch Deloris Davis JBt mWm *m* Cecil Bell Simeon Bemo Ferrell Blankenship Q & ^ Esther Davis I... Jerry Dodd Betty Edwards Lorretta Booth Karen Boren Wanda Brewer

Bobby Gaines Myrna Gantt Richard Gosey Betty Brown Charles Burgin George Burk

Glenna Grey Charlotte Grimes Bennie Griswold Lynn Burris Phyllis Chadick Johnny Chaffin

Gladys Hale tf.uv Judy Hall Johnny Hammond Shirley Chewning Harold Chitwood Rl ft ft Preston Clark Dickie Harmon Patsy Harjo Jerry Harris Caroline Claybrook Jerry Hays Marilyn Claybrook Bill Henderson Gary Cluck Doyle Henley £4 Joyce Hill, Lyman Hobbs, Bill Hoover, Anita Nichols, Ellis Orsburn, Hal Owensby.

•mi Donna Home, Bobby Howard, Judy Howard, Ronald Perkins, Judy Petti- grew, Kathryn Phelps. i #> It

Martha Howell, Bill Hughes, Bill Huser, 1 John Reed, Sammy Reyes, Billy Roach. Karen Irwin, Marvin Johnston, Pat Jul­ ian, Myrna Sanderson, Danny Savage, ^ ^5 Geneva Sharp.

Yetta Kalpin, Clemma Kennedy, tarry 0% A n King, Sharon Shiflett, Clayton Smart, Carolyn Smith.

If^l Up* r-A V, -"• George Leamy, Annie Mae Leitka, Don Max Logan, Earl Smith, Keith Smith, Freda Snow.

Nofle McClanahan, Barbara McPherson, Joan Mahan, Eugene Staggs, Laura Ta­ lOO ber, Don Tipton.

Margie Martin, Frankie Megow, Mike Minor, Guy Lee Trimble, Naomi Trim­ ble, Cozene Vanzant.

Bobby Mitchell, Maria Sue Mitchell, Kenneth Moon, Dorothy Vinsant, Mary- lyn Vinson, Betty Walker. .I / > %

Donald Moore, Ted Moore, Ralph Mor­ ton, Richard Wares, Tia Juana Wiley, 1 Helen Williams. Charles Murray, Fred Nalley, Jimmy Ness, Jerry Williams, Jimmy Williams, 3> Kenny Young.

EXECUTIVE MANSION fyeav&H^ ^outrfty February 7, 1955 Mrs. Raymond Gary, wife of the governor Oklahoma, graciously consented to judge th naney Tiger royalty. She considered good looks, schol ine Tiger . School ship, and service to school and community. Lvn lahoma Biggers and Eddie Horn (page 49), seniors, w0n

first and will be proclaimed Yearbook King anj I entries in your annual yearbook royalty con- Queen. Norman Standerfer, junior, and Darl / ;re very good. As a matter of fact, I found in a quandary trying to reach a final decision. Scott, sophomore, won second and will be prinr and princess. They are pictured at lower left jjjf /er, after taking into equal consideration the ap- ance, activities and scholarship of all the con- tants, I have selected as first place winner, Lynn • igers and Eddie Horn. For second place winners, I f :ve selected Darla Scott and Norman Standerfer.

It was a real honor to be asked to be your judge and I hope that you are pleased with my selections.

Sincerelnncerelyy , J,

Mrs. Raymond Gary * Prince and Princess, Norman Standerfer and Darla Scott (above right), are enjoying their hobbies—tennis and mimeographing. Norman is a member of the Little Tiger staff. David Ligon (second picture right) is the sophomore king candidate. Joyce Oaks (lower right) is the junior queen candidate. Lower left and center are Bill Huser and Maria Sue Mitchell, freshman candidates.

All candidates will have parts in the coronation and celebration which occur on Yearbook Day—that memorable day when the Tiger arrives.

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i MORE KINGS AND QUEENS

In the upper left is Football Queen Mona June Harris, who was crowned at half time ceremonies during the Bristow game, October 8, at Tiger Field. June is a blonde, blue-eyed junior. In the upper right is senior Gloria Muir, Hi-Y Sweet­ heart. The Sweetheart selection is based on grades, looks, and most of all, per­ sonality. In the middle picture are foot­ ball attendants Judy Howard, Nancy Cha­ ney, and Martha Hall, admiring Co-Cap­ tain Bob Roach.

The lower pictures are of Marilyn Belford and Lanny Anderson, who were the King and Queen of the Intramural Basketball Tournament last year. This tournament is held each year to raise money for the TIGER. Both Marilyn and Lanny are now attending the University of Oklahoma. I

Phil Ball, football and basketball coach, helps son Keith hold the ball while Bill Spann, line coach and "B" team basket­ ball coach, teaches son Dale the art of kicking off. Donna Ball is an interested spectator. 53 Talking over the future games with Coach Phil Ball is the junior squad: Paul Payne, Jack Cris­ well, Jim Parris, Roger Sanderson, Tom Woods, John Scott, Carroll Cain, Norman Standerfer, Wen- dyl Kirksey, Eddie John­ son, John Ness, Carl Al­ lison, David Cook, Charles Collier, and Dan Vinsant. DAN CHRISTOPHER, Q.B. 5'10"-150 lbs.

Carl Taber and Bob Roach, co-captains, led the Tigers through a victorious season. These two with nine other 5W seniors played together in Cowart Junior High under Coach Mutt Miller. Included Kenneth Barbre and J. R. are Dan Christopher, Ken­ Stewart were converted to neth Barbre, William Prew­ new positions this year. itt, Da'vid Foster, J. R. Stew­ Kenneth moved from guard art, Eddie Horn, Thurman to halfback and J. R. to end Conger, Virgil Nelson and from fullback. Eddie Horn Jim Nash. Josh Bohanon has been out a lot of the KENNETH BARBRE, H.B. did not start playing ball season with a shoulder in­ 5'9"-160 lbs. until he was a junior, and jury, and Virgil Nelson Max Newton moved from broke his nose during an New Lima when he was a early scrimmage with Du- sophomore. Carl Taber and rant. William Prewitt re­ Bill Prewitt did the punt­ turned this year after suf­ ing. Dan" Christopher was fering neck injuries his jun­ responsible for the extra JIM NASH, C. ior year. points and kick-offs. Six 6-174 lbs. players who were named to the All-Conference team are: Bob Roach, Kenneth Barbre, David Foster, Josh Bohanon, Bill Prewitt, and Jim Nash. One Tiger, Jim Nash, made all-State, and another, Bob Roach, re­ ceived honorable mention.

DAVID FOSTER, E. J. R. STEWART, E. JOSH BOHANON, T. Roger Sanderson 54 6'1"—155 lbs. 5'9"-170 lbs. 5'10"-220 lbs. carries against Sulphur. Coach Bill Spann, Perry Edwards, Charles Moore, Bob Jones, Barry Kalpin, DeWayne Teague, Ken­ neth Ccok, Jerry Poole, David Ligon, Tommy Tay­ lor.

CARL TABER, Q.B. 5'11"-155 lbs.

Wev/oka Tigers opened tured the second place in their nine win-two loss the Sooner Star Conference. season by downing the The Poteau Pirates gave the Shawnee Wolves 7-6. Dan­ Tigers their second loss in ny Christopher provided a thrilling game 14-13. the winning point. The sec­ Again the Tigers bounced ond win was over last sea­ back by handing Okeman son's highly rated Sulphur their first loss of the sea­ BOB ROACH, H.B. 5'7"-150 lbs. Bulldogs by a score of 26- son 34-13. 13. Next the Tigers traveled Last on the Tiger list were to Holdenville where they the highly rated, undefeat­ downed the Wolverines by ed Mid-West City Bombers. the score of 25-6. The This was considered by fourth victory for the Tigers many as the most thrilling was over Henryetta 7-0. The game of the season, with number one team in the Wewoka winning 14-13. state, Ada, handed the Ti­ Mutt Miller and Al Bagley, gers their first loss 34-14. two faculty members and But the Tigers came back ex-Tiger players, were head the next week by defeating scouts for the season. Their McAlester 20-7 and cap- excellent scouting, together with Coaches Ball's and Spann's ability to put scout­ ing information to use, did much toward making the 1954 season so successful. VIRGIL NELSON, G. 6-175 lbs.

Bill Prewitt blocks EDDIE HORN, F.B. THURMAN CONGER-E. MAX NEWTON, E against Sulphur. 5'8"-165 lbs. 6'1"-172 lbs. 6'3"-161 lbs. 55 The picture directly above shows junior high coach Mutt Miller talking to his squad. From Mr. Miller's team, Wewoka High draws most of its football talent. Shown are, back row: Larry King, Harold Chitwood, Dickie Gosey, Jerry Dodd, Joe Tom Cox, Simeon Bemo, Don Max Logan, Joe Don Cole, Preston Clark, Doyle Henley, John Hyden, assistant coach. Front row: Gary Cluck, Bennie Griswold, Clayton Smart, Ron­ ald Perkins, Jimmy Ness, Guy Trimble.

In the upper left we see Preston Clark and Joe Don Cole. Preston is a two year letterman and Joe Don has lettered three years. Preston started his junior high career as an of­ fensive fullback and this year moved to center. Joe Don started as fullback and played in that position all three years. On defense they both were linebackers and both made all-conference.

In the Henretta game Bob Roach is looking down field to two of the Hen tacklers. See picture directly above.

Paul Payne is tripped up by a Norman player as Dan Chris­ In the Midwest City game Carl Taber tackles the Bomber topher clears a hole. fullback. He receives help from Norman Standerfer and Ed­ die Horn. 56 d

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Wewoka 29 67 At the time of publication the basketball team has played 14 games ..... 41 61 with the results shown in the first group at the left. Right, below, are 34 61 43 Henryetta 35 the games that will have been played at the end of the season. (Wewo­ 45 79 ka defeated Henryetta, 51-39, February 8.) _... 46 5? Wewoka. 44 Holdenville 59 Above, shown with Coach Phil Ball, are the Tiger first line hoopsters. The team was Wewoka 40 Miami Tourney hampered this year by having only one returning letterman, Gerald Kyle. Pictured are, 56 first row: Paul Payne, Norman Standerfer, Max Newton, John Scott, Gerald Kyle, Dick Wewoka 43 McAlester •53 Scott, John Morgan. Second row: Doyle Cook, Jimmy Parris, Leon Lusty, Bob Jones, Wewoka 52 Seminole 71 Kenneth Cook. 52 50 Below, right, are the Tiger Bees, who promise an excellent 1955-56 season. Pictured with 58 Ada 8? Assistant Coach Bill Spann are, first row: Tom Taylor, Norman Standerfer, DeWayne Teague, Wewoka 51 O.B.U. Tourney Jan Cartwright, Jim Parris, Leon Lusty, Bob Jones, Kenneth Cook. Second row: J. D. Collier, • 59 Raymond Cain, Don Smith, Don Burris, Barry Kalpin, Jerry Dodd, John Morgan, Charles Feb. 8 Collier. Feb. 11 — Ada Feb. 15 Wewoka's future hope rests on those shown below, left, with junior high coach, Mutt Feb. 17 Di Miller. Ninth graders of the junior high team are, first row: Doyle Henley, Sid Anderson, Feb. 18 .. John Reed, Kenny Young, Bill Huser, Sammy Reyes, Gene Staggs. Second row: Kenneth Feb. 22 Moon, Jerry Harris, Simeon Bemo, Dicky Gosey, Joe Don Cole. Feb. 25 Pauls Valley Mar. 1 Mar. 4 . - Duncan < Regional Tourney tyrt^, *7**c£, ~7eH*U&

Starting Wewoka's third season of golf are David Cook, Herman Tucker, Robert Myatt and Don Smith. Herman, reaching the state finals last year, is expected to win more honors this year.

Track season has not officially started, but the coaches are already giving the boys a pep talk.

Pictured at the left are Coach Phil Ball, Richard Scott, David Foster, Bill Prewitt, Doyle Cook, Paul Payne, Roger Sanderson, Charles Moore, Kenneth Barbre and Bob Roach. Kenneth is living up to his ex­ pectations as an outstanding cinder man and will be bringing in more honors this year. The track team will be participating in dual, tri-city and conference track meets this year.

Girls participating in tennis this year are Joyce Spurgeon, Carol Russell, Carole Mainard and Connie Engle. Pictured are Joyce, Carol and Carole talking to Mr. Leon John. Carol, one of last year's outstanding players, has promised plenty of rough competition this year.

In the lower right hand picture is this year's boys' tennis team: Sammy Reyes, Gerald Kyle, F. R. Stewart and Bill Huser. J. R. and Gerald are the only holdovers from last year's team. &zle*tdcvi

Aug. 29—Enrollment begins. Sept. 10—First football game. Sept. 15—S. C. officers elected. Sept. 30—Little Tiger Assembly. AUGUST-SEPTEMBER i

Pictured above is Mr. John, enrolling three freshmen: Cozene Vanzant, Naomi Trimble, and Dickey Gosey.

To the left: A scene from the yearbook assembly shows Nancy Chaney, Jim Smith, Gloria Muir, and Dan Christopher. Jim and Gloria represented the junior-senior banqueteers in the pantomime which opened the drive for TIGER subscribers.

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

Oct. 8—Football queen crowned. Oct. 22—Thespian began initiation. Nov. 9—First Lyceum program. Nov. 18—Hi-Y Sweetheart named in Hi-Y assembly. Nov. 19—Tiger boosters have pep parade. Nov. 22—Mixed Chorus goes to Stillwater.

Nov. 25—Thanksgiving holiday begins.

A few of the driver's training students pictured above are: Jerry Poole, Mr. Spann, Jerry Julian, and Martha Hall.

Left: Seniors enjoying refreshments at Senior party are Eddie Horn, Nancy Chaney, Bill Prewitt, Josh Bohanon, Gloria Muir, Carl Taber, and Jim Nash. The party, held December 10, was chap­ eroned by sponsors, Miss Walker, Mrs. Mullen, and Mr. Nash.

59 DECEMBER JS*%, Dec. 3—Football banquet Dec. 10—Senior party Dec. 23—Christmas vacation starts

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Teentown officers (above) are: Paul Pa"yne, vice presi­ dent; Jackie Franklin, treasurer; Carol Russell, secre­ tary; Nancy Chaney, reporter. Seated is president J. • R. Stewart. Teentown is not school sponsored but uses the school recreation room.

David Foster, Sally Sitton, Patsy Posey, and Bob Granger (right) plan yearbook pages.

JANUARY

Jan. 3—School resumes Jan. 12—Aptitude tests for seniors Jan. 19-20—Semester exams

FEBRUARY

Feb. 3—Thespian play Feb. 8—National School Assembly Feb. 18—Holdenville and Wewoka's annual music festival Feb. 28—Spanish Fiesta

Betty Stubblefield and Dan Christopher (second right) enjoy the senior Christmas dance.

John Hyden (above) directs the girls of the mixed chorus.

Wewoka High in snow storm. 60 MARCH Mar. 1—National School Assembly Mar. 17-18-19-Band to Fort Smith Mar. 24-25-26—East Central Interscholastic meet Mar. 25—Going to College Assembly Mar. 31—District Music Contest

A group of volunteer journalists, pictured above, who work in sixth hour staff room are Virgil Nelson, Mike Minor, Kenneth Barbre, Bob Roach, Jim Smith, John Ness, and Eddie Horn.

Pictured left at the National Honor Society Tea looking over the journalism exhibit are C. T. Smith, Hicks Epton, and Mrs. Lucy Sitton. Pictured in left background is Alex Adwain.

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APRIL

April 1-2—District Music Contest April 11—Easter Vacation April 16—Interscholastic Meets at Edmond

When the yearbook comes out, these people, above, will view their 1955 Tigers. They are Kenneth Barbre, Jim Nash, Dan Christopher, Nancy Chaney, Virgil Nel­ son, and Carl Taber, shown on the 1954 Yearbook Day.

At left are two seniors, Lynn Biggers and Geraldine Ackenhausen, who will probably win laureate honors.

(Many of our calendar pictures are through courtesy of Wewoka Times.)

MAY ft 8* •B &m WmF May 4-7—State Music Contest May 21—Junior-Senior Banquet May 22—Baccalaureate May 23—Senior Awards Night May 24—Commencement May 25-26—Semester exams May 28—End of school 'III v

Above are some seniors showing off their caps and gowns. They are: Joe Gunn, Tom Huser, Jim Nash, Gloria Muir, Virgil Nelson, Carol Russell, Dan Christo­ pher, Nancy Chaney, and Bob Roach.

At left is Al Buswell, director, with four band members who went to the music camp at Gunnison, Colorado, last summer. They are: Thomas Sciance, Nancy Chaney, Lynn Biggers, and Helen Hall. 61 Although many of the class of '55 will leave the halls of Wewolca High School, some to be remembered for a time, others soon forgotten, two will remain in memory as long as the building stands. At the close of 24 years of service as a member of the school board, Mr. Clay Foresee, now president of the group, has announced that he will not seek the position again. In 1945 he was made vice president and has been presi­ dent since 1949. During his presidency Wewolca High saw such improve­ ments as Tiger Field, the new gym, recreation room, homemaking depart­ ment, and other improvements all over the Wewoka School System. The absence of H. Y. "Mac" McBride, custodian, next year will end a period of 25 years, in which all Tigers learned to love him. What does he leave to be remembered by? The echoing sounds of his footsteps in the halls and his kindness to all will linger as in irreplaceable, intangible part of W.H.S. Here Al Buswell has a smile for Mr. Foresee and Mr. McBride as they say 62 good-by. ^ndex

Ackenhausen, Geraldine 6, 9, 11, 18, 20 Chambers, Bill ...17 Evans, Charles 13 - - * 28, 32, 61 Chaney, Nancy 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 25 Factor, Nanci ...14, 19, 25, 45 Adams, Kay .17, 47 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 52, 59, 60, 61 Feely, Jerry _ 13, 34 Adams, Phyllis 8, 14, 47 Chewning, Shirley 17, 47 Fields, Delores 42 Adams, Roy 3, 6, 10, 20, 24, 28, 29 Chitwood, Harold 13, 47, 56 Fish, Shirley Jean .„. .34, 40 ...- .41, 43 Chitwood, Laverne 30, 34 Floyd, Ben D _. 4 Adkins, Duane 17 Christ, Clifford 13, 31 Foresee, Clay 4, 62 Adwain, Alex 61 Christopher, Dan 11, 14, 18, 20, 25, 27 Foster, David ...20, 27, 32, 35, 54, 58, 60 Alexander, Wanda 21, 44 32, 34, 54, 55, 56, 59, 60, 61 Franklin, Jackie 10, 14, 19, 25, 29, 30 Allen, Lou 44 Clark, Preston — .47, 56 — .35, 60 Allison, Carl ..13, 41, 54 Clawson, Robert — 13, 41 Franklin, Joan 14, ]9; 45^ 25 Anderson, Lanny 52 Claybrook, Caroline — 15, 18, 47 Fraser, Jim 13, 45 Anderson, Sid 47, 57 Claybrook, Doylene — 17 Gaines, Bobby 47 Anson, Woodrow ..44 Claybrook, Marilyn 17, 47 Gantt, James — 13, 18, 42 Austin, Carol ...... 15, 25, 41 Cluck, Gary .__ 7, 24, 47, 56 Gantt, Myrna 26, 47 Azlin, Shirley ...47 Coker, Carmelita 44 Garner, Bonnie 24, 45 Bagley, Al 55 Cole, Dorothy 9, 44 Garrett, Dorothy 15, 19, 21, 28, 45, 46 Bagwell, Jolene 47 Cole, Imogene — -6 Garrett, Doyle 8, 17, 45 Baker, Henry 13, 41 Cole, Joe Don 7, 24, 47, 56, 57 Gary, Mrs. Raymond 50 Ball, Donna 53 Collier, Alnita 8, 24, 47 Gilmore, Mary Lynn 14, 25, 28, 45 Ba 11, Keith ...53 Collier, Charles 41, 54, 57 Gilstrap, Norma 14, 21, 30, 45 Ball, Phil 21, 26, 27, 53, 55, 57, 58 Collier, J. D. „... 13, 44, 57 Gordon, Elizabeth 14, 21, 30, 45 Barbre, Carol Sue _ 18, 44 Conger, Thurman 13, 41, 54, 55 Gosey, Richard 47, 56, 57, 59 Barbre, Kenneth 18, 23, 25, 27, 32 Conn, Sandra 9, 22, 44 Granger, Bob 18, 21, 45, 60 ....54, 58, 61 Cook, Barbara 47 Gray, Glenna 47 Barnett, Louvette 17 Cook, David 30, 41, 54, 58 Greiner, Connie 30, 35, 40 Barnhart, Phyllis 47 Cook, Doyle 13, 25, 27, 41, 43, 57, 58 Grimes, Charlotte —.15, 47 Bass, Vernon 11, 13, 32 Cook, Kenneth _.._ .7, 44, 46, 55, 57 Griswold, Bennie 17, 47, 56 Baxter, Phillip 41 Cook, Ronald _ — 17 Gunn, Joe 10, 11, 16, 17, 23, 24, 28, 32 Bedwell, Donny 13, 44 Cook, Shirley 21, 47 —- - 35, 40, 61 Belford, Marilyn 52 Cook, Trevia - 47 Hair, Richard 18, 45 Bell, Cecil 13, 47 Cosby, Rhea Dean 24, 44 Hale, Gladys Jean 47 Bemo, Simeon . 7, 47, 56, 57 Coursey, Robert 6 Hale, Richard 13, 42 Bezinque, Mary 17, 44 Cox, Joe Tom 8, 47, 56 Hall, Helen 10, 11, 17, 20, 25, 28, 29, 41 Biggers, Lynn 6, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 Cravens, Evelean 44 --,- 42, 43, 61 25, 28, 29, 32, 49, 50, 61 Crawford, Donna ...18, 28, 41 Hall, Judy _ 12, 17, 28, 47 Biggers, Mrs. Virginia - .5, 8 Criswell, Jack 13, 18, 27, 41, 54 Hall, Martha 12, 45, 52, 59 Blackwell, Pat (Grimes) 32 Criswell, Patricia - —8, 26, 44 Hammond, Johnny 24, 47 Blalock, Linda 44 Crossland, Joan . 8, 26, 28, 47 Hankins, Eddie —.18, 40 Blankenship, Ferrell 13, 47 Crouch, Carolyn — 47 Harjo, Patsy — _ .8, 17, 47 Blankenship, Tex 13, 18, 41 Crouch, Mary — —43 Harmon, Dickie — 47 Boatman, Donna 15, 41 Culbertson, Mrs. Irene 4, 25, 30 Harris, Jerry Dewey 7, 24, 47, 57 Boatman, Glenna 8, 17 Cunningham, Barbara —17, 18, 26, 29, 30, 44 Harris, Jerry Don __ 13, 45 Bohanon, Andrewette 9, 16, 17, 44 Cunningham, Sonny —17 Harris, June — .41, 42, 43, 52 Bohanon, Josh .7, 27, 32, 54, 59 Davis, Barbara 14, 44 Hatfield, Bruce —7, 21, 26, 28, 45 Booth, Lorretta —-. — - 15, 47 Davis, Bob — ..-. - -6, 10, 11, 28, 41 Hays, Jerry ._ „ 13, 47 Boren, Karen 1, 6, 8, 17, 47 Davis, Debris - 14, 47 Hays, Tommy — -13, 18, 35, 40 Boyd, Darrell ...... 10, 11, 33 Davis, Doyle 13, 44 Henderson, Billy _ 47 Boyd, Doyle 13, 18, 33 Davis, Esther - 14, 47 Henley, Doyle 26, 47, 56, 57 Boyd, Joy Ann 12, 33 Davis, Wanda 41 Hill, Joyce ._ 48 Brady, David - - 17 Dawson, Bill —10, 18, 24, 30, 34, 40 Hilton, Lynn 14, 41, 42 Branch, Bob - 13, 46 DeGase, Hubert Dan 9, 23 Hobbs, Lyman — 13, 48 Brewer, Wanda —6, 8, 47 Deaton, Pat 41 Hodge, Lyne Jo - - 9, 35 Brooks, Tony -.23, 41 Dennis, Mrs. Vesta 4, 27 Hoover, Billy — -13, 45 Brfwn, Betty Lynn 47 Dinsmore, Otis Ray 13, 18, 41 Horn Eddie - 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 20, 25, 27 Brown, James 13, 23, 24, 26, 30, 33 Dodd, Jerry Paul 6, 30, 47, 56, 57 28, 29, 32, 35, 49, 50, 54, 55, 56, 59, 61 Bryant, McCoy —.13, 23, 41 Dooley, Martha — 14, 15, 44 Home, Donna — 8, 21, 48 Burgin, Charles 7, 47 Doyle, Jerry —47 Houser, Miss Geraldine 2, 28, 29 Burk, George ,'.. - —-17, 47 Drake, Jim — 5, 24, 25 Howard, Bobby __ 13, 48 Burris, Don --13, 21, 44, 57 Draper, Mrs. R. — — - — 30 Howard, Judy — 48, 52 Burris, Lynn 17, 47 Dutton, Darilyn - -11, 19, 41 Howell, Martha -17, 28, 48 Buswell, Albert -16, 17, 61, 62 Edwards, Betty -47 Hughes, Billy — 14, 48 Cain, Carroll ...... 27, 41, 54 Edwards, Perry — - — -44, 55 Hughey, Freddie 18, 23, 25, 28, 35 Cain, Raymond 13, 44, 57 Ellis, Joe 34, 22 Hume, Carol — 14, 45 Cain, Reba - 14, 44 Embach, Margaret — - 14, 41 Huser, Bill .— -8, 17, 25, 48, 51, 57, 58 Call, Norma 17 Engle, Connie 10, 11, 16, 17, 25, 29, 42 Huser, Tom 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 25, 36, 61 Campbell, Tom — -..-46 ._ 43, 58 Hutton, Paul - — 30 Carroll, Jane '. -11, 26, 33 Engle, Dawson 17 Hyden, John 5, 12, 15, 56, 60 Cartwright, Jan 10, 20, 25, 41, 57 Engle, Judy 11, 17, 29, 44, 46 Hyden, Mrs. John — .-..„ —15 Chadick, Phyllis 14, 47 Ensminger, Gwen 9, 34 Irwin, Bob 13, 42 Chaffin, Glenda 33 Epton, Linda — - - 17 Irwin, Karen 15, 48 Chaffin, Johnny 13, 21, 47 Epton, Mary - - 28, 44 Ivester, Doyle - 17 Chaffin, Lauretta 8, 24, 44 Erwin, Mary Lou —12, 18, 34

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John, Leon 4, 58, 59 Moore, Ted 14, 48 Scott, Richard 14, 15, 26, 27, 41, 43 Johnson, Eddie 6, 14, 25, 27, 28, 42, 54 Morgan, George — 37 57, 58 Johnson, Elizabeth — ! —_•. 17 Morgan, John __. .. 23, 26, 46, 57 Sharp, Douglas .10, 11, 17, 29, 46 Johnson, Jack 42 Morton, Charlene — 9, 37 Shaw, Jack 5, 10 Johnston, Marvin 48 Morton, Ralph 7, 48 Sherrin, Virdeen 43 Johnston, Sadie 14) 45 Muir, Gloria 10, 11, 1», 17, 25, 37, 52 Shiflett, Sharon 15, 19, 28, 48 Jones, Bob L.26, 45, 55, 57 - 59, 61 Shiflett, Shirley 11, 18, 20, 28, 30, 39, 40 Jones, Carolyn ...42 Muir, Joyce - 17 Sitton, Mrs. Lucy B 3, 18, 19, 20, 61 Jones, Darlene 7, 14, 30, 45 Mullen, Carl ...17 Sitton, Sally 6, 10, 11, 15, 18, 19, 28, 29 Jones, Freddie 17 Mullen, Mrs. Merle i_. 9, 25, 31, 59 -41, 43, 60 Julian, Jerry 45, 59 Murray, Charles .— - 7, 48 Sloan, Oscar — —13, 46 Julian, Pat 48 Myatt, Robert 13, 18, 21, 42, 58 Smart, Clayton __ —26, 48, 56 Kalpin, Barry 7, 24, 45, 55, 57 Myatt, Sylvia 14, 46 Smith, Betty 22, 39 Kalpin, Yetta 8, 14, 48 Myers, Dennis —17 Smith, Calvin T. 4, 61 Keesee, Donald ....13, 18, 45 Nalley, Fred 13, 48 Smith, Carolyn 8, 17, 28, 48 Keesee, Martha 17 Nash, Jim 6, 9, 10, 11, 24, 27, 28 Smith, Don .11, 41, 43, 57, 58 Kelsey, Mrs. Jim 30 32, 37, 40, 54, 59, 61 Smith, Earl ..8, 48 Kennedy, Gemma 14, 48 Nash, Loyd 3, 20, 23, 40, 59 Smith, Jimmy 7, 39, 59, 61 Kilgore, L. H 30 Nelms, Mary — — 42 Smith, Keith 48, 13 King, Larry 48, 55 Nelson, Virgil 11, 14, 15, 18, 20, 23, 25 Sneed, Don 1, 10, 13, 22, 39 Kirksey, Wendyl .27, 42, 54 27, 32, 37, 54, 55, 61 Snow, Freda 21, 48 Klentos, Andrianna —9, 19, 21, 36 Ness, Jimmy ..— 21, 24, 48, 56 Snow, Thelma 14, 19, 25, 30, 43 Knight, Claude B 4 Ness, John — —6, 20, 42, 54, 61 Spann, Bill 21, 26, 27, 53, 55, 57, 59 Knight, Terrell 22, 45 Newton, Max —13, 20, 38, 54, 55, 57 Spann, Dale -53 Koch, Lu — .11, 15, 29, 45 Nichols, Anita .8, 15, 25, 28, 29, 48 Spaulding, Harold .9, 17, 19, 46 Kyle, Gerald 23, 36, 40, 57, 58 Nichols, Daylene - 17 Spurgeon, Joyce 9, 19, 20, 25, 29, 43, 58 Langston, Lee 30 Nicholson, F. D - 4 Stafford, Ronald —.43 Lasiter, Lynn 17 Norman, Mrs. Margaret ._. —22 Staggs, Gene 48, 57 Latham, Miss Ethel 6, 31 Nutt, Edris —- — 17 Standerfer, Norman 5, 20, 27, 43, 50, 51 Leamy, George 7, 48 Oaks, Joyce — —14, 15, 29, 42, 51 54, 56, 57 Leamy, Marguerite 45 Orsburn, Ellis — -13, 48 Stewart, J. R. 9, 10, 20, 26, 27, 29, 54 Ledgerwood, Mary — — 45 Orsburn, James — - 13, 26, 46 - 58, 60 Ledgerwood, Pat 36 Orsburn, Leroy — 13, 23, 26, 38 Stogaugh, Patsy — - 17 Leitka, Annie 17, 48 Orsburn, Lila —- - 30, 38 Streater, Dolores ..— 1, 9, 39 Ligon, David -24', 29, 45, 51, 55 Ownesby, Hal -— -6, 26, 28, 48 Streater, Larry _ _ —.13, 21, 46 Ligon, Duke - - 17 Palas, Mrs. Emily 12 Stubblefield, Betty .19, 20, 43, 60 Ligon, Tom T7 Parent, Barbra __.. 6, 26, 28, 30, 46 Stunz, Judy 9, 17, 46 Linder, J. W — 36 Parris, Jimmy - 27, 42, 54, 57 Taber, Carl 14, 15, 18, 20, 27, 32, 39, 40 Logan, Don 7, 13, 48, 56 Pattison, Kenneth - -13, 18, 42 — .54, 55, 56, 59, 61 Lollis, Mrs. Emily — — 30 Payne, Maxine — —17 Taber, Laura ...8, 15, 48 Lollis, Nina — 45 Payne, Paul 42, 54, 56, 57, 58, 60 Taylor, Tom — 13, 46, 55, 57 Love, Billy — 17 Perkins, Ronald - 24, 48, 56 Teague, DeWayne .46, 55, 57 Love, Sandra — 17 Pethtel, Tom Pat 13, 42 Thomas, Pat — 46 Lovett, Kenneth 13, 21, 45 Pettigrew, Judy — — 17, 48 Tilley, Lou Alice 17 Lovett, Ronald —- 13, 26, 45 Phelps, Kathryn — - 48 Trimble, Guy Lee 7, 13, 48, 56 Lusty, Blanche .._ 12, 14, 30, 42 Phillips, Sharon 10, 11, 12, 17, 28, 38 Trimble, Naomi 48, 59 Lusty, David — — 17 Poole, Jerry - - 18, 46, 55, 59 Tucker, Herman .24, 40, 58 Lusty, Leon 13, 46, 57 Posey, Patsy - - - — 20, 38, 60 Tucker, Sharon 14, 46 Lusty, Robert 22, 23, 36 Prewitt, William -27, 32, 38, 54, 55, 58, 59 Tuttle, Mrs. P. J - -30 McBride, H. Y -27, 30, 62 Pryor, Larry - —26, 46 Tipton, Don __ 7, 8, 13, 48 McClanahan, Nofle _ 48 Pumphrey, John - -13, 18, 21, 42 Vansant, Cozene 48, 59 McConnell, Marvin 9, 13, 18, 42 Quattlebaum, Martha - 43 Vinsant, Dan 26, 43, 54 McCoy, Loretta 17 Ragsdale, Gerald - — —42 Vinsant, Dorothy 8, 15, 19, 26, 48 McGilbert, Wallace - — 40 Ramsey, Jim — --22, 23, 38 Vinson, Marilyn 12, 17, 48 McKenzie, Jo Ann „ 36 Ray, Linda —- -17 Vinyard, Bill 46 McPherson, Barbara _ 48 Reed, John — -8, 13, 14, 48, 57 Wade, Leon .....7, 18, 32 McPherson, Kay — 9, 36 Reyes, Sammy 17, 25, 28, 48, 57, 58 Walker, Genevieve 12, 14, 15, 30, 43 Mahan, Joan — 21, 26, 48 Rice, Betty - - -12, 28, 42 Walker, Miss Maxine —5, 7, 30, 59 Mainard, Carole — -11, 15, 18, 19, 42, 58 Richardson, Shirley —7, 15, 25, 29, 46 Walker, Lynn -17 Mansur, Carol _ 17, 45 Roach, Billy - —1, 17, 47, 48 Wares, Richard 6, 8, 17, 28, 48 Mansur, Rose — 6, 10, 18, 20, 28, 37, 40 Roach, Bobby —13, 14, 15, 18, 27, 32, 38, 40 Weston, Ballard — -30 Martin, Coralean -17, 43 54, 55, 56, 58, 61 Wheeler, Danna „„ —46 Martin, Margie — 8, 48 Roberts, Judy - —- — 17 Wheeler, Linda .17, 43 4 Martin, Maria Sue — 48 Roberts, Richard S. - — White, Betty 40 Martin, Nona - —.17, 46 Robertson, Roberta - - 30, 43 Whitehead, M. S 4 Mays, Willadene — 18 Robbins, Lloyd — 46 Wiley, Tia Juana 8, 14, 28, 48 Megow, Frank _ 8, 17, 48 Roper, Rozan 14, 46 Williams, Bertha 30, 43 Miller, Mutt 54, 55, 56, 57 Russell, Carol Lynn 11, 19, 21, 28, 29, 30 Williams, Dorothy _„. 17 Minor, Mike - 6, 8, 21, 48, 61 39, 58, 60, 61 Williams, Helen — 17, 48 Minter, David — -13, 18, 42 Ryles, June"... - -10, 14, 21, 29 43 Williams, Herry — -48 Mitchell, Alice Faye - — 14, 45 Sanderson, Myrna - 8, 14, 48 Williams, Jimmy 48 Mitchell, Bobby Gene 13, 48 Sanderson, Roger — 7, 27, 43, 54, 58 Wilson, James - 46 Mitchell, Maria — 8, 16, 17, 28, 51 Savage, Danny - 17, 25, 48 Wood, Tommy 27, 30, 43, 54 Moon, Kenneth — — "8, 48, 57 Savage, Judy - - - -'' Wright, Beverly — 14, 24, 46 Moon, Wanda 22, 37 Sciance, Tommy 6, 9, 16, 17, 28, 43, 61 Young, Linda .1, 11, 43 Moore, Billy - 7, 10, 11, 24, 37 Scott, Darla - 9, 46, 50, 51 Young, Kenny 6, 14, 26, 48, 57 13, 23, 26, 45, 55, 58 1, 13, 27, 43, 54, 57 Moore, Donald — 26, 48

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