Prophesy
of
Senior Class of 1943
A few days ago in the
Physics lab, Mr. Reb and the students were just completing a
time traveling machine. Since we could put it to no better
use, we decided to go to 2500 A.D. Just after we had started
though, the machine broke down. The hyper-acidisalisalisylic
thermathrockular-applestasher valve had sprung a leak. There
we were stranded in 1953. So, with nothing better to do, we
decided to trace a few of the members of the class of '54. -
- - - - And here they are!!! Lavenia
McQueen - - is still waiting
for Allard, but likes to lay the field where other
men are concerned. By the way, Doug is still making
his weekly trips to Nevada, Missouri. Robert
Barker - - commonly known
as "B-Foot Barker after struggling many years as
Section hand on the MKT is now Gen. Supt. for that
railroad. Rod
Dever - - in Drexel three
doors east of Kelly's, a new pool parlour has been
opened by Rod Dever. Rod has been voted the best
dressed poolshark in Drexel. When asked if he were
married, he answered, "Yes, I married by wife, Mrs.
Dever." Foris
McNeil - - successful in
vamping a man, now lives in the country on a small
farm raising chickens and children by the
hundred. Amos
Bashor - - turned to the
African wilds and is now a famous explorer in the
Belgian Congo. After many Safaries through the
jungle, he finally sttled down and married a
Ubangi. Anna
Marez - - is now teaching
the boys at Camp Phillips the Mexican Hat
Dance. "Chic"
Cherry - - after serving
ten years as an apprentice in the Mortuary business
has finally settled into the job of Dep't. Manager
for the Heinz Pickle Co. Edna
Rodewald - - was disappointed
young in life when the Journalism Class was
dissolved but she decided to be brace and carry on
and she is now learning Jornalism the hard way --
she's a Foreign correspondent in
Greenland. Ralph
Ross - - is teaching
wrestling. Drop in and see him sometime, his place
is called "Ross's Rigorous Wresting
Rings" Opal
Cochran - - is her insane
desire for the quiet life turned to the country and
now operates a rabbit farm. John
Carr - - pursued his
musical career and even wrote the now famous
"Carr's Fifth Symphony" but in his lust for
excitement and two-fisted action, he turned to
Hollywood and can now be seen in "Two Gun
Pete". Arline
Priest - - is a cartoonist
for the New York Tribune and most of her work is
found in the funny section of the paper. Bob
McLaughlin - - now Gen. Robert
McLaughlin, is piloting the Osawatomie Rhythm
Rascals on their engagements from Osawatomie to
Lane to Paola to Beagle to Osawatomie to Lane to
Paola to Beagle to Osawatomie. With them travels
the sonster of Sweet Swing, Helen Marie
Shively. Hazel
Mathia - - is now a barker
at Coney Island, advertising Mary Newlan, the
world's foremost snake charmer. Charles
Crane - - has finally been
located in a carnival side show challenging all
corners to a twelve round knockout bout. Charlie
remained victorious until challenged by Gladys
Lloyd, an ex-WAAC. Bernice
Polk - - is singing hot
polkas and jitterbugging in a night club in
Harlem. Bill
Dickey - - on safari
through Arkansas, has been appointed chief cook and
bottle washer for the Fausett Safari, Inc. The
Government discovered an illegal "still" in the
hill country and Bill has been searching for the
"still" for three years without even stopping for
sleep. "I just gotta find that thing," he
says. Agnes
Speaks - - is working in an
airplane factory in Wichita running competition to
"Rosie, the Riveter". Eddy
Erickson - - wizard of the
trap drums is, when released from the Army, to be
put to work by Western Union in South Africa
sending messages by Tom-Tom. Beth
Wiseman - - is now in the
White House, secretary to the President, and yes,
Democrat's Roosevelt is still President and is
discussing a seventh term. Charles
Hays - - after many hours
of diligent searching we finally find charles Hayes
in Washington. After being graduated from Harvard
"Summa Cum Laude" he joined the FBI and at present
is shadowing some men who sold three hogs over the
ceiling price. He is disguised as a farmer to carry
out his deception. Bernadeen
Baker - - is Chief Yodeler
for Earl Carrols Vanities. Bill
Piggott - - after many years
of travel finally settled down and now manages the
Osawa Theatre. His wife, Dorothy, operates the Pop
Corn stand in the lobby. Rosemary
Wilhoit - - after ten years
is now a senior at K.U. Bill
Brooks - - is now traveling
through the mid-west with "Old Doc Golden Fleece's
Medicine Show". Mamie
Pedrow - - As soon as the
war was over, Duane and Mamie went to Mexico. Duane
is now President and Mamie is the gracious "First
Lady" of Mexico. Bill
Pierce - - is a second
Eddie Duchin and is using his talents to entertain
his girl friends in Council Grove. Erma
Lou Billhimer - - in her lust for
riches decided to become a gold digger. However,
it's not the kind one would be led to believe.
Daily she loads her pick and shovel on her little
burro and treks into the mountains in search for
gold. Jim
Buckman - - assisted by
Wayne Chambers is now managing McGinty's Collosal
Carnival Shows operating the Hula Girl Side-Show.
Both entered this phase of show business in the
belief that it possessed great morale building
qualities. Louise
Weaver - - is president of
the Business and Professional Women's Club in
Kansas City. She was also selected Woman of the
Year for 1953. Bill
Thompson - - won the
Pulitizer Prize for 1953 for his book, "Ten years
as a Private". Dorothy
Russell - - because of her
love for USO dances during her high school days has
been appointed to a life-time job as USO hostess at
Beagle. Billy
Heckart - - through years of
diligent work and self-sacrifice has been made
time-keeper on the Katy section. Mrs. Marcelle
Heckart and the children always meet Bill at the
front porch whenever it's payday. Ona
Mae Hays - - after many years
of globe trotting, has finally settled down to a
peaceful life at the Osawatomie Lake where she
sells fishing worms at thirty cents a
dozen. Walter
Howell - - has been voted
by the WAAC's "King of the Soda Jerks" and most
eligible bachelor. Delores
Smith - - has just won the
Shucks Soap Contest for 1953 for her letter on "How
To Stay Happy Though Married". Joan
Anderson - - now works at the
"Green Parrott" out in Tuscon, Arizona. Cloman
Weaver - - has just
finished writing another book which he has promised
to give to any high school student who proves
himself worthy. It is entitled "Do Not Do This Six
Weeks What You Can Do Next Year". Erma
Feuerboen - - is found finally
in the middle of New York. She is tending those
poor unfortunate souls who have sleeping sickness.
She runs a flophouse with beds for twenty-five
cents a night. Jack
Moler - - is manager of
his own dry-goods store, puts in a plug every time
he gets an opportunity which is pretty often. He
also manages the Hunsperger Ice Cream
Parlour. Helen
Griffin - - has been traced
to her own Nursing Home in the suburbs of
Osawatomie. She is head nurse for Second Worls War
Veterans. She says "Of course the pay isn't much,
but the fun I have playing class!!!" Leona
McDowell - - is still in
Osawatomie. She's running the Osawatomie Coffee
Shop and her three children are washing dishes for
her. Ralph
Yocum - - has finally been
discovered in New York. It seems that his beautiful
eyes attracted the Maybeline Co. and his eyes are
found in every popular magazine advertising
mascara. Maggie
Kleinhein - - has been found
at Mount Algonoquion College sompleting her
fourteenth scholarship. She says, "Every year
somebody gives me a new scholarship, I've decided
to make a career of it." Marvin
Caylor - - now owns a huge
fleet of buses under the fleet name "Caylor's
Roller Coasters". JoAnn
Sherod - - is operating an
orphan home or a home for stray cats. Merle
Weaver - - because of his
political experience in OHS has been appointed by
President Roosevelt as ambassador to the Bahama
Islands. Wayne
Springer - - is the greatest
coach Notre Dame has seen since Knute Rockne, and
is still very independent concerning the
women. Doris
Winslow - - is carrying on a
vigorous campaign with the slogan "I want to play
football at Notre Dame". Bob
Hohenstein - - is playing in
the Opera House of Osawatomie with Miss Mary
Cortner as his leading lady in that thrilling
mellodrama "That Horrible Hop-Cat, Hohenstein".
Miss Cortner will leave at the close of the season
to occupy the position of Dancing Instructor at
OHS. Mary
Vasquez - - is a blues
singer in a night club in St. Louis. Lavern
Martin - - now star
salesman of A. S. Leeps sleeping pills. He also has
written a best seller entitled "Sketch of a
Snoreless Sleeper in Slumber". Merle
Jean Vest - - has the little
gold ring that matches her diamond and is living on
a big ranch in California with lots of little
cowboys. Eldon
McKoon - - is an executive
in the Humane Society. He was awarded this honor
because of his unique idea of breeding platinum
fleas for blonde dogs. Richard
Mueller - - because of his
handsome appearance, turned to the stage and
screen. He is currently appearing in the now "El
Snuffo" production "Humphrey Bogart Rides
Again". Lee
Roy Raymer - - had his big
chance when Lawrence Tibbett fell ill and as his
understudy Lee Roy claimed the fame justly due
him. Flash! Latest
Newscast! The great "Tarzan of the Ages" alias Glen
Tush is now traveling over the country lecturing to
all school children on how to be able to swing
through the trees and become as agile and quick as
he. Jack
Judd - - finally
succeeded in getting a job on one of the local
trains between Osawatomie and Paola as an engineer.
He now has the pleasure of blowing the whistle at
all the girls on his route. Perry
Richardson - - is a famous
advertising model for "Tiger" hair tonic and has
his picture in all the popular
magazines. Jack
Spears - - famous for his
crew hair cuts now has a barber shop all his own on
5th Avenue, New York, known as Crew Cut Jack's
Barber Shop. Roy
Wack - - is master
mechanic for the Mo. Pacific at Osawatomie with a
couple of beautiful blonde secretaries. Paul
Wilson - - is (brace
yourselves) manager of a Girlie-Girl Show in
Chicago. Manford
Wobker - - is nicely
situated on a farm outside of town with his wife,
Verlie, and their three children. Max
Young - - now has a
white-collar job sweeping out every night at the
Osawatomie Recreation Parlour.