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Boys' Day at THE PURE OIL COMPANY'S Smiths Bluff Refinery, a Feature for Pure Oil Youngsters. , the _, ·-- - "~ ii 1 'l r: ·- f ..-, ! - ,-.- ··- - I ' Published by THE STUDENTS . ~ .. ., ., .• n ~ - ' ! . NEDERLAND, TEXAS Volume XX 1954 foreword Editor Business Ma11ager Life is often compared with a voyage. In such a com parison Nederland High School seems to be a ship carry ing us one part of the way, for our high school years have not been merely a preparation for life; they have been a real and vivid life in themselves. Hence the Bull dog-Sea theme for The Pilot of 1954. All ashore that's goin' ashore! Climb aboard the ship Nederland High and join The Pilot in voyaging again through a year of your high school life. -THE STAFF Dhisio11 Pages Sp orts 2 dedication We students have learned that when we need help with something, be it a party, a project, or a personal problem, we can count on her. We have learned that if there is anything she can do for us, she does it with seemingly endless time and energy. She has sponsored the Student Council and volunteered to teach a leadership class for its members, supervised and chaperoned endless school socials; traveled with stu dents to Good Sportsmanship League meetings and student council conventions; writ ten stacks of letters for seniors applying for college, and worked overtime to keep up with her many other duties as guidance director of the Nederland Independent Schools. We don't see how she does it all ! Her stimulation of a system of extra-curricular activities has made our high school life more enjoyable and profitable. As a friend and counselor we think she is second to none. We feel honored to be able to dedicate the twentieth volume of The Pilot to MISS BOBSIE FERGUSON. -THE STAFF 3 contents FOREWORD -------------------------------------------------------- Page 2 DEDICATION ------------------------------------------------------ Page 3 CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS -------------------------------- Page 5 PETTY OFFICERS -------------------------------------------- Page 19 "ABOVE and BEYOND .. ."----------------------------Page 43 ORDERS of the SEA -------------------------------------------- Page 63 SHIP'S LOG -------------------------------------------------------- Page 87 CALL to ACTION-------------------------------------------- Page 105 PEARLS of the SEA ------------------------------------------ Page 127 SEAMEN ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 143 SEAMAN APPRENTICES ------------------------------ Page 149 SEAMAN RECRUITS-------------------------------------- Page 157 SUPPLY STATIONS -------------------------------------- Page 163 4 chief petty officers ---·-· ----.~· 5 superintendent MR. C. A. MATHEWS Superintendent MRS. ELIZABETH WILSON Secretary b supervisors• RALPH B. RAINES School Purchasing Agent MRS. ELAI E McGAFFEY Secretal'y to Mr. Rai11e1 A. C. COLLI S Mai11te11a11ce Supervisor 7 board of trustees DR. B. H . HALL President CHARLES GOSS AMIDEE MORGAN KIRTIS STREETMAN E. A. STURROCK 8 MR. M. E. PALMER Principal MRS. ED A BRADY Secretary 9 Mrs. Chambiess's English IV Class MR. W. L. COOK Agriculture MRS. MARGO DA VIS English Choral MRS. HAZEL CHAMBLESS English Journalism Annual Sponsor MR. DA IEL CHILDS Mathematics The FFA inspect a flock of chickens Miss Earle's American History Class MISS FRA CES EARLE American History Civics MR. CHARLES ENLOE Band MISS BOBSIE FERGUSO Shown with Jeanne Mills, senior, right. Guidance Director Student Council Sponsor MRS. MARY LOUISE FORE Spanish Business English Senior Play Sponsor The Office ... Stu dent assistants and Mrs. Brady check ab sentee lists, at left. Left: Boys in P.E. receive training on the trampoline. MR. KENNETH HOWARD Health Physical Education MRS. FRA CES LANGSTON, R. School urse MR. HARRY B. GERBENS Shop Mechanical Drawing MRS. AOMI GLEASON Typing Bookkeeping Commercial Mathematics English II "Do, me, so ..." Mrs. Davis's choral students e x e r c i s e their vocal "chords" at right. Typing I students bang out their as signment at right. MISS ALE E MARTIN English I MR. E. H. McKE ZIE Coach Science MRS. JERRY Mc EILL Typing Shorthand MR. R. 0. MEDLIN Mathematics Left: Mr. Medlin's plane geometry stu dents work out the orems at their desks. Miss Newsom's Home Economics Class MR. VERNO RAMKE Coach World History MISS JESSIE LEE ROSS General Science Biology MISS MARJORIE EWSOM Home Economics Family Relations MR. 0. A. PHILLIPS Head Coach Miss Ross's Biology Class Library MR . LILLIA RUSSELL Library MR . ELLEEN ST A en Library MI S MARY KAY THOMAS Physical Education Health MR. W. E. VILHA Chemistry Physics General Math Mr. Vilha's Chemistry Class Miss Walker's fifth period art class works on ceramics. MISS MARY WALKER English III Art MR. HOWARD WELLS Social Studies cafeteria staff MRS. LOl!l~E RAMSEY Dietitian • '" memoriam• J.B. Sanford Class of '29 Maintenance Director ederland Schools 1908-1953 Floyd Flanagan Class of '54 1936-1950 Carl Kennedy Class of '54 1935-1952 Clyde Collins Class of '54 1936-1950 petty office rs SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Jo Ann Brinkly, Reporter; Eva Jean Wistner, Secretary; Dave Jones, President; O.rolyn Radford, Social Leader; Richard Vickers, Vice President; Gail Beagle, Treasurer. 19 seniors• DUANE ADAMS It is, but it hadn't ought to be. GENE ALEGRE TVith just enough learning to misquote. SIDNETTE ANDREWS The only way lo hate a friend is to be one. Pep Squad 3-4; Spanish Club 2; Leisure Reading Club 3. JERALD ARNOLD Yep, I'm a senior. Band 1-4; Band Captain 4; Orchestra 4; Spanish Club 2; Choral Club 4; Shop Club 4. JACKIE ASHLEY Great oaks from little acorns grow. FFA President 3; Senior Ring Committee 1; Spanish Club 2. GAIL BEAGLE Most likely 10 succeed. ational Honor Society 4; P4SF President 3-4; Class Treasurer 4; 4-H Junior Leader 1-4; PILOT Staff 4; BEACON Staff 4; Girls' State Representative 3; Pep Squad 1-3; FHA Reporter 3; Spanish Club Officer 2-3; Art Club 3-4; Third in State PASF Essay Contest 3; 4-H Gold Star Award 1; 4-H District Winner Five Times 2-4. 20 ) seniors• MARTHA BEN ETT y W'ithout music this life would be a mistake. Band 1-4; Vocalist for Orchestra 4; Senior Honor Society 3; Art Club 3-4; ocial Lead er of Art Club 3, ecretary 4; Choral Club 1-3; Future urses 3-4; Junior Red Cross 3; Kurtain Klub 4; PILOT taff 4. ]ALY E BERLIN Better late than 11e1 e,.. Football Sweetheart 4; Most Popular Girl 4; Best All-Round Girl 4; Cheerleader 2-4; Co-Head Cheerleader 4; Student Council 2-3; Student Body Secretary 2; Student Body Vice President 3; Class Social Leader 1; Na tional Honor ociety 4; Senior Honor So ciety 3; English Honor Student 3; Pep Squad 1; Spanish Club President 2; PA F 3. GLEN BOSMAN Better than basketball is flirting. Basketball 1-4; Vidor Tournament All Tournament 3; Highest Scorer; All-District Basketball 3-4; District High Scorer 3-4; Friendliest Boy 4; Senior Play 4; Athletic Club 2-3. VERNJS BOURQUE He dances away his cares. Erath, Louisiana: Cheerleader 1; eder land: FFA l; Band 3; Library Club 4; Choral Club 4. GORDON BRADY Past hope, past help, past cure. Football 3-4; Athletic Club 4; Industrial Arts Club Secretary 4; FFA 3. Jo ANN BRINKLEY Here's a girl not shy nor bold, but she's a friend as good as gold. ational Honor ociety 4; PILOT Staff 4; Class Reporter 4; BEACO Staff 3; Stu dent Council 2; Kurtain Klub President 4; Spanish Forum 2-3, Program Chairman 2, President 3; PASF 3-4 2 1 seniors• KARL CESSAC 'Tis as cheap sitting as standing. KEN ETH CLARK I lot•e to /he whether I smile or griei:e. Band 3-4; Orchestra 4. CHARLES EARL COLE Don't crowd, gil'ls, you'll all get a chance Senior Play 4. MARILy COLLINS Charm strikes the sight, and merit wins the soul. JOHN COLVILLE A fellow whom everyone admil'es for his gameness, wit. and good nature. Spanish Club 2-3; 4-H Club 1-2; Basket ball 1. SHIRLEY CONNER An understanding heart-a knowing smile. Student Council 2-3.; Alumni Representa tive 4; ational Honor Society 4; Best Personality Girl 4; enior Honor Society 3; Band 1-4; Drum Major 3; Drum Major ette 4; Student Conductor 3; FHA Parlia mentarian 4. 22 seniors• RosELLA CouDER Her smile and good nature are contagious. GAYNELL COURTS I'm wealthy in my friends. Ba~d 1-4; Pilot Sweetheart Candidate 4; Class Favorite 3; Senior Honor Society 3; FHA Officer 4; Choral Club 1-2 ; BEACO Beauty Candidate 4. NELWYN CREWS ...... Chatter, chatter as I go. Tallulah, Louisiana: Cheerleader 1·2; FHA Treasurer 1-2; 4-H 1-2; Basketball 1-2; ederland: Cheerleader 4; Future urses 3-4; Swimming Club 3-4; GIS 4. FREDDY CUTRER Get the girls a coke. Football 2-4; Athletic Club 3; 4-H 3-4; Sen ior Play 4. FERGUSTE DECUIR Unprepared and unconcerned; he goes to class and always learns. Band 1, 2, 4; Shop Club 4. THELMA DE TO JOHNSON Precious things come in small packages. Choral Club 1-4; Future urses 3. seniors• JUANITA DOWDEN As /oiely and sweet as an evening breeze. JOH EAGLESO He'll have the first word, last word, and fight for the middle. Football 1-4; Athletic Club 2-3; Senior Play 4; Student Council 3; Senior Honor Society 3. PETE FER ANDEZ One among many. SHIRLEY Fo DREN PARRISH r' Small, sweet, and lovable. Choral 2, 4. DE ISE FORD Just a bundle of happiness. Friendliest Girl 4; Pep Squad 1-4; GIS 4; Library Club 1-3. FRA K FORNOLS Women are meant to be loved, not under stood. 24 seniors• JACK FOWLER Cheer up! The worst is yet to come. Football 3-4; Track 3; Senior Play 4; Cho ral Club Officer 4; Student Council 2; Spanish Club 1-2.