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| History of Class of 1961 - Eureka, KS | |||||
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We elected the following for our class officers: Madeline Wood, president; Drake Mariani, vice president; Connie Spangler, secretary-treasurer; Dennis Bennett, student council representative; and Hank Hibbard, Rockin' T representative. Our sponsors were Miss Lilley, Mrs. Gottlob, and Miss DeWitt. Nearly all of us were active in some organization, with Robert Lozier and Sherwood Applegate as football managers. Madeline Wood was our Homecoming Queen candidate and Orin Hendrickson and Evelyn McCormack were candidates for Barnwarming King and Queen. After several months of school, the seniors finally got around to our initiation. We didn't care if they took all year; we weren't in any hurry. The Senior Kayettes also entertained the freshman girls with a Western Party.
Class officers were Dennis Bennett, president; Jerry Brizendine, vice president; Greg Gulick, secretary-treasurer; Steve Harding, student council representative, and Harold Lazzers, Rockin' T rep. Sponsors were Mr. Hough and Mr. Coffel. Mary Hodgson was a "B" team cheerleader. Madeline Wood was our football queen candidate again this year. Orin Hendrickson and Evelyn McCormack were the candidates for Barnwarming Royalty. Dick Braden and Madeline Wood were the Kay-Kayette King and Queen candidates.
We had a few sophomores who were elected as officers in a few of the organizations. There were three on Kayette Board of Directors, one treasurer and one publicity chairman. The following attended the Honor Banquet: Janice Brooks, Sue King, Madeline Wood, Jerry Brizendine, Dennis Bennett and Steve Harding. In the spring we gave a formal party "April in Paris." The sophomore girls ensemble received a I rating at the District Music Festival with the song "Startrails." Also Peggy Reed and Ginny Zenishek participated in the drum ensemble that received a "I" rating at the State Festival.
Mary Hodgson was an A team cheerleader and Ginny Zenishek and Evelyn McCormack were twirlers. The class worked hard in the different organizations with three members holding jobs as president, two as vice president, one as secretary, one as treasurer, one as reporter, and one as sentinel. Sally Teter was the junior candidate for football homecoming queen. The Barnwarming king and queen candidates were Scott Higbee and Carmen Wygle. Myrtle VanBuskirk and Don Wiggins were Kayette-Kay royalty candidates.
Connie Spangler and Madeline Wood were chosen to attend Girls' State with Evelyn McCormack as an alternate. Jerry Brizendine, Richard Nixon and Dennis Bennett attended Boys' State. Janice Brooks, Sue King, Madeline Wood, Dennis Bennett, Jerry Brizendine and Robert Lozier attended the Honor Banquet. Ginny Zenishek and Myrtle VanBuskirk were in the drum ensemble that received a "I" at State Music Festival. On April 30, 1960, we were hosts to the Senior Class, giving them a Banquet and Prom having the theme "Hawaiian Paradise."
Our class colors were blue and white; our motto, "Many receive advice; only the wise profit by it." Our class flower was the carnation. Student Council was led by President David Shaw, Vice President Scott Higbee, Secretary Ginny Zenishek and Treasurer Gail O'Shea. Mr. George Wedelin was sponsor. Ginny Zenishek and Evelyn McCormack were twirlers; Madeline Wood and Mary Hodgson were "B" team cheerleaders. Nine seniors served as presidents of organizations, five as vice presidents, five as secretaries, six as treasurers, one as reporter, nine in student council and nine on Kayette Board of Directors. At the beginning of the school year we gave a party for the freshmen. This was their initiation. Remember what a cute baby John Hill made?
T Richard Nixon and Judy Bane were FFA and FHA Barnwarming King and Queen. Carolyn Scott and Scott Higbee were basketball homecoming queen and king. Their attendants included Mary Hodgson-Dennis Bennett and Madeline Wood-Harold Beedles.
Richard Nixon and Dean Erickson were chosen as State Farmers of FFA. The Betty Crocker Homemaking Award was won by Sharon Pickens. Patty Kester was selected to attend Lions Club Band.
The senior play was a big success with Mrs. Crum as director. The three-act comedy was entitled "Lock, Stock and Lipstick." Girls, remember when Mr. Dodd walked in the dressing room? Earl Briggs, Harold Beedles, Scott Higbee and Dennis Bennett lettered in track. Earl Briggs and Harold Beedles were in the mile-relay team that broke the record at the Fredonia Relays on April 28. Madeline Wood was editor of The Tornado yearbook and Gail O'Shea was assistant editor. Seniors enjoyed the Banquet and Prom "Stairway to the Stars" given them by the Junior Class.
On May 25, 1961, 61 seniors received their diplomas from Eureka High School.
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Boys lettering in football were Jim Boardman, Steve Harding and Bill Danley. Bill Danley, Scott Higbee and Harold Lazzers lettered in basketball.
Dennis Bennett, Scott Higbee, Earl Briggs, Harold Beedles, Robert Lozier, Jerry Brizendine and Gary Murphy lettered in basketball. Scott Higbee made the all Tri-Valley team. Robert Lozier was chosen on the all Southeast Kansas basketball team. Scott Higbee received Honorable Mention.
Ginny Zenishek won her third medal at State Music Contest. She was in the drum ensemble. Dennis Bennett was in that Brass Sextet that also received a I. The senior girls in Glee Club received a I Music Festival. This was the fourth year in a row the Glee Club received a I.
The following students were guests of the Kiwanis Club at the Honor Banquet: Sue King, Madeline Wood, Fern Mumford, Dennis Bennett, Jerry Brizendine and Robert Lozier.