Alamo High School - Fort Yearbook (Alamo, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1953 volume:

I $ s The Senior Class of 1952-53 Presents Vol. 6 OUR ALMA MATER |Moreinjr sun greets many bam On its westward flight, I Fair to us above all others. Waves the red and white. Colors dear, flag we love. Float forever, | Alamo, to thee. May thy sons fore’er be loyal [To thy memoi Appreciation We, the annual staff of '52-'53, take this method to ex- press our appreciation to the business men of Alamo and sur- rounding territory who through their advertisements made it possible to publish this annual. W'e urge the readers to trade with our advertisers. Again, thanks a million! The Staff of The Fort . '52-'53 It is easy to talk a great yearbook, but getting the words and pictures on the pages and finally between the covers is a difficult task. The 1953 Fort staff has met this test through team work and effort. The words and pictures of tlie'53 Fort attest this fact. For every picture, word, effort, hour of work, advertisement and for the enthusiasm of every member of the staff and the Senior Class, I am grateful. My appreciation is extended to Mr. Lemond, your advisor, who has worked untiringly to give us a book that we will cherish during the years ahead. The spirit of Alamo School is one of the rewards which is dear to me as I work with our student body. This spirit is one of cooperation, never say quit, and of recognition of the values that make a good school. I surely enjoy my bit in the activity of our daily school program and I am proud of this book that tells a part of the story of our efforts together. o-v A-W- MR. EDWIN BLACK MRS. DAWN McLEAN MR. GILBERT HARRISON, JR. Jr. High Coach Office Secretary Girls' Coach American History Commercial Education Distributive Education MRS. J. B. AVERY, JR. MR. E. HEUSTIS LEMOND MISS DOROTHY DODSON Junior High English Junior High MR. DON SOUDER MRS. E. R. ROACH MR. T. H. STRANGE Assistant Principal Mathematics Superintendent Basketball Football Coa Chemistry Physical Education MISS RUTH COMPTON MR. COY R. BRANCH MRS. GILBERT HARRISON, Spanish Vocational Agriculture Vocational Home Economic English MISS NANCY CROOK MR. JAMES LOWE MISS FERN SNOW Piano Chorus Social Science Librarian Biology 1st row: Mrs. Miriam Colvett, Miss Irene Williamson, Mrs. Jewel Scoby, Mrs. Robbie Craig. 2nd row: Miss Dorthy LaCroix, Miss Aileen Riddick, Mrs. Sureen Guinn, Miss Virginia Kirby, Miss Faye Williams. MR. A. L. RONK Chairman MR. W. A. BROWN Secretary-Treasurer Dedication We, the staff of 'The Fort of 1952-'53, unanimous- ly decide to dedicate this year's annual to our schopl board. Alamo High School owes a debt of gratitude to the members of the City Board of Education for their gener- osity in working to provideas wiselyas possible for the education of the youth of Alamo and surrounding terri- tory. We wish to thank them for all the time and energy that they have devoted to our school, and the effort they make to help preserve the fundamental principles that are a traditional part of the school. For your interest in helping to provide for our phy- sical needs, in buildings and equipment; and for provid- ing a conscientious faculty, and for your school spirit we are indeed grateful. Therefore it is with pleasure that we dedicate this, the sixth volume of The Fort. The Staff of The Fort MR. HENRY H. RAINES MR. JAMES B. NANCE DR. E. O. PRATHER CLASS OFFICERS Jerry Durbin.... Billy Perry..... Nancy Crossnoe. Junior Skelton . . Howard Jackson. Mary Ruth Perry .....President . Vice President .....Secretary .....Reporter Student Council Student Council HERMAN EMISON F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Track 3; Basketball 3; D. E. Club Officer 4; F.F.A. Officer 4; Class Officer 2. VIRGINIA WARREN Beta Club 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3, 4; D.E. Club Officer 4; Paper Staff 2; Home Room Officer 2, 3; Office W'orker 3,4; Librarian 2. CHARLES BOLING F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; D.E. Club 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 3, 4; Home Room Offi- cer 3; Store Room Worker 3; Basketball 3. MACK GOODE F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 3, 4; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Baseball Manager 3,4; D.E. Club Vice Pres. 4; Track 3; Glee Club 3. MARY RUTH PERRY Cheerleader 4; Student Council Officer 4; D.E. Club 3; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 4; Paper Staff 4; Store Room Worker 4. DOROTHY M. JOHNSON Beta Club 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 3, 4; Lunchroom Worker 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council Officer 4; Store Room Worker 4. PEGGY WEBB Beta Club 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Home Room Officer 3; Driver's Training 4; Cheerleader 4. DAVID TURNER F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Football Manager 3; Glee Club 3; D.E. Club 4; Basketball Manager 2. JERRY DURBIN Football 3, Captain 4; Bas- ketball 2,3, 4; Class Pres- ident 2,4; D.E. Club Pres- ident 3; F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Home Room Officer 1,2,3; Student Council 1,2. JOE SPITZER Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; D. E. Club 4. MARY JO DARDEN Basketball 1.2, 3, 4; Softball 1.2,3; Class Officer 1,3; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; D. E. Offi- cer 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4. BETTY WORRELL F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1,3; Basket- ball 1,2,3; D.E. Club Officer 4; Annual Staff 4. SHIRLEY O'NEAL Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soft- ball 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; F.H.A. Officer 3; Class Officer 2. CONLEY COLTRA1N Football 3, 4; Basket- ball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Football Captain 4; Stu- dent Council 1, 2, 3; Class Officer 1; Band 1.2,3. ANN TERRY Class Officer 3; Home Room Officer I; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Beta Officer 3; Basket- ball Manager 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Annual Staff 3. 4. NANCY CROSSNOE Class Officer 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Officer 1, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Officer 1, 2, 4; Annual Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. RAY SKIPPER F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Band 3; Track 3. BILLY PERRY Basketball 1,2,3, Captain 4; Football 3, 4; Track 1,2,3; Class Officer 2, 4; Student Council 1,2,3; Home Room Officer 1, 3; Annual Staff 4. JIMMY REASONS Home Room Officer 3; F.F.A 1,2, 3,4. JEANETTA BRANCH D. E. 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Track 1. JEANICE DUNCAN F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2,3; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4; D.E. Club 4; Store Room Worker 3. TONY EVANS Band 1,2, 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Base- ball 4; Track 2; Football 3; Librarian 3. WILLIAM HOY PITNER Band 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Home Room Officer 4; Football Manager 3, 4; Basket- ball Manager 3,4; Boy's State 3; F.F.A. 1,2, 3. 4. GERALD McCORD Football 3,4; Class President 1,2,3; Home Room Officer 1,2,4; Annual Co-Editor 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1,2, 3; Sports Edi- tor Paper Staff 4. BILLIE LOFTIS F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; D. E. Club 3; Paper Staff 4; Softball 3,4; Girl's Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4; Lunch Room Worker 4. JEAN LASTER F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Store Room Worker 3; Girl's Chorus 4; D.E. Club 3. WILLIAM SKELTON, JR. F.F.A. 1,3; Class Reporter 4; D.E. Officer 4; Football 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. , RAYMOND NOLEN F. F. A, 1, 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 2,3,4; Librarian 1,2,3; D. E. Club 4. SHIRLEY HENDERSON F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3; Library Club President 2; D. E. Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Home Room Officer 2. PEGGY RUTH CARTER Beta Club 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; D.E. Club 4; Lunch Room Worker 3; Driver’s Training 3; Annual Staff 4. PEGGY BLAKEMORE F. H. A. 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Girl's Chorus 4; Basketball Manager 3; Glee Club Re- porter 3; Annual Staff 4. BETTY BROWN Cheerleader 1, 2, Captain 3, 4; F.H.A. President 2, 4; Paper Staff 2, 4; Annual Co-Editor 4; Class Officer 1,2,3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4. GARLAND KAIL F.F.A. 1,2, 3. 4. JOSEPH HAWKINS F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; D. E. Club 4; Track 3. BARBARA SUE RONK Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Beta Club 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Pa- per Staff 1, 2, 4; Annual Staff 4; Girl's State 3. HOW ARD JACKSON F.F.A. 1,2,3; Band 3,4; Student Council 4; Baseball Manager 2; Annual Staff 4; Library Club 3. BOBBY JOE KAIL F.H.A. Beau 4; D. E. Club President 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2,3; Home Room Officer 3. CARLIN McGLOTHIN Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2. JERRY BELL F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; D.E. ( 4. Lately I have been hearing these words: Do you remember? May I ask you to remember that bright summer day of 1949 when a band of fifty students entered into the corridors of Alamo High School and thought themselves not the traditional green freshmen? This first year was a continued struggle: girls against boys and freshmen against teachers. In the election of ‘49 the boys won. as was to be the fate of the girls in the re- maining three years. The officers elected were: President. Gerald McCord; Vice President, Billy Perry; Secretary, Betty Brown; Treasurer, Barbara Ronk; and Reporter. Herman Em i son. This group of freshmen was well represented in the schools extra curricular ac- tivities, having members on the basketball, softball, baseball, and track teams. The freshmen also had members of the Glee Club, Cheerleader Squad, Paper Staff, and the Band. As far as social life was concerned, the freshmen ranked No. 1 in party giving. In the summer of 1950 the corridors of Alamo High School were entered into by a smaller and wiser band of students, because of marriage and education, under the title of Silly Sophomores. You know better than that, you are no longer a Freshman, authored by the teachers, is one thing we learned and retained our second year. The officers elected to serve during this trying time were President, Jerry Durbin; Vice-President, Gerald Mc- Cord; Secretary, Nancy Crossnoe; Treasurer, Betty Brown. A highlight in this year was the initiation of the new Beta Club members. Thev were Dorothy Massey. Peggy Carter, Peggy Webb, Virginia Warren. Mary Jo Long. Ann Terry, Nancy Crossnoe, Shirley O'Neal. Betty Brown, and Barbara Ronk Our school days were again made more pleasant by the addition of a new cafeteria on the school grounds. During vacation we acquired a new gymnasium, largest in the county, new class- rooms and a new Home Economics department. After school had begun, we also gained a wonderful football team that carried a winning record their first year. Another honor bestowed upon the Juniors was the privilege of planning the Junior and Senior Banquet. It all seemed too good to be true; we were truly. Jolly Juniors Selecting our class rings was a joyous occasion in '51. This event ended with all 42 members of the class well pleased Our elected class officers were: President, Gerald McCord, Vice-President, Billy Perry; Secretary, Betty Brown; Treasurer, Mary Jo Long; and Reporter, Ann Terry. By selling magazines, we were able, almost entirely, to finance our Junior-Senior Banquet. As the theme for our Banquet we chose: The Last Roundup. With the title, Sophisticated Sophomores, we are now participating in the last roundup. Leading the roundup we have: President, Jerry Durbin; Vice-president, Billy Perry, Secretary-Treasurer. Nancy Crossnoe; and Reporter, Junior Skelton. In the drive, as well as in the beginning, our group is well represented in school activities. Though many at times have felt the heat of the branding iron and some have tried to free themselves from the harness of learning, we look back, with the end of the trail just around the bend, over the wonderful times at Ole A. H S. In each of our hearts there are memories that in years to come will be relived over and over. We thank our parents for making it possible for us to be part of this roundup. W e are and always will be, deeply obligated to our principal, Mr. Strange, and to our teachers for being understanding when the trail seemed so narrow, rugged, and unending. We, the graduating class of nineteen hundred fifty-three, say Adios to our old saddle pals. BARBARA RONK We the surviving members of the senior class of '53 of Alamo High School, being of a saddened state of mind with the memory of four glorious, chaotic years behind us, and in good physical condition, considering, do hereby declare lhis to ur W1 and testament, written and witnessed to become effective the day of our graduation. To our Principal, Mr. Strange, we leave our deep gratitude for his faith that we would eventually be seniors. We also leave our gratitude for his wonderful guidance these four long years that are about to be a thing of the Past Mr. Strange, well never forgetToy°another dear old friend, Mr Craig, our Janitor we leave all the paper and pencils and books that we so carelessly left lying on the floors. We also leave him quiet and P ctehta,J u[ fcave the gratitude and respect that they deserve for having strived diligently for four years to help us become graduates. To the underclassmates: the Juniors, Sophomores, and freshmen, we leave an am- bition to strive toward; an idea to live for and our quiet way also the hope that t ey may acquire as much knowledge as we have and may wear the mantle of dignity as gracefully as we have worn it. The individual members will do the following: „, Tony Evans leaves his handsome features and love for Bells girls to any one who thinks they can take them away from him. . , _ Mary Ruth Perry leaves behind her love for Crockett Mills boys to Nancy Andrews. Shirley Henderson wills her love for jokes to Elizabeth Cherry. To Jimmy Kec. Charles Boling leaves his strong weakness for blondes. Nancy Crossnoe wills her love for letter writing to Janell Lamon. Howard Jackson leaves his ability to get along with the teachers to Charles Figue jni1 Jeanetta Branch was about to take everything with her. but. at last, decided to leave her love for football players to Lucy Hopper. . , To the next redhead. Billy Perry leaves his sports ability in football and basketball. Peggy Carter bequeaths all of her four feet eleven inches to any blonde who wants to adj phhe[ ',gjnj , think he had anything to leave behind but discovered a wrestling ability of his which he decided to leave to Jule Nance. Peggy Webb wills her love for Cheerleading and her friendly ways to Mary Elizabeth Crossnoe. , . , To Cletus Cagle, Mack Goode wills his love for football Conley Coltrain leaves his curly red hair to Mitchell Warren, leanice Duncan wills her ability to get the car to Patsy Jo Phillips Dot Massey was finally persuaded to leave her ability to get into a |am to anyone who can find the help to get out of it Herman Emison leaves his salesmanship ability to Harold Robbins Barbara Ronk bequeaths her winning personality to Katherine Knight. Joe Spitzer wills his sense of humor to Larry Ball. Jimmy Reasons leaves his nick name to Jimmy George. To Ellen Carter goes Virginia Warren s winsome ways and pretty smile. Jerry Sean Bell, although he hated to, decided to leave his love for horses to Benny USCltTo Mary June Tracy, Betty Alice Worrell wills her sincereness and sense of humor. Bobby Joe Kail, after much persuasion, decided to leave only part of his handsome- ness to Roe Nell Hughes. Ray Thomas leaves his quiet ways to Jackie Terry. Betty Brown leaves her friendly and loving ways to Ann Coltrain. Peggy Blakemorc leaves her naturally curly hair to Nancy Andrews Junior Skelton wills his ability to stay out of trouble to Larry Mathis. Anne Terry leaves her neat appearance to Mary Ann Arnold. Raymond Nolen leaves his business like attitude to Mary Nell Turner. Mary Jo Long wills her pretty smile to Carolyn Gaba To Dawn Love. Jean Laster bequeaths her cute figure. Billie Loftis leaves her ability to keep ’em guessing to Sara Webb. To Jimmy Cates, Sonny Pitner leaves his friendly ways. To Barbara Gibbons, Shirley O'Neal leaves her trim figure. David Turner leaves his technique of getting girls to go steady with him to anyone who ‘Mc -ord leav„ his curly blonde hair to Bobby McCord. Garland Kail leaves his quiet ways and seat in English to any Junior who happens to possess them in his senior year. . .. . , .... To Dewayne Curtis. Jerry Durbin leaves his way with the girls. We do hereby appoint as our sole executor, Mr E. H. Lemond, on this Twenty-ninth day First Month, of our Lord's year. Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-three. M Ic was a gala affair and everyone seemed to be there. The party, which had been ---- Panned by the senior class of '53. ten years ago. was now in full swing, and seemed to' • r™ S'� ccess, and was being enjoyed by everyone. Lets listen in as each tells 1953 w at ”e has accomplished in life so far. ... Jaking Charles Atlas place, Jerry Durbin has claimed success, since he always did have a magnificent physique and plenty of energy. Jeaneice Duncan chose for career, to be a wonderful wife and mother. Who’s the lucky fellow? None other than Robert Gaines. Warren Ctter lawyers t(xlay Sonny Pitner; his lovely secretary, Virginia Lowensteins has established a new store in Alamo, being managed by Billie Loftis who always did have an eye for business Jimmie Durante was finally run out of business when Jerry Bell crashed into TV as a great comedian. Peggy Blakemore. who always seemed to be the motherly type, has finally settled down and has some twins of her own. w ,T rcC,of 2?y classm tes achieved success as members of the Air Force band, namely, Mack Goode. Tony Evans, and Joe Spitzer. Dorothy Massey Johnson seems to have combined successfully her career as a house-wife and a writer. She is specifically known for her poem. Six Feel of Earth. Anne Terry is now secretary for an agent of the F B I. She couldn’t tell us much about her work, as it is mostly secret work. Three of the most eligible bachelors in town are Billy Perry, David' Turner and Howard Jackson. Betty Brown achieved what was always her hearts desire in school: James Grant. Mickey Rooney and Monty Clift cashed in their chips when Gerald McCord and Jimmy Reasons took to the movie field. Charles Boling is Alamos latest football coach; his coach is his wife, Jeanetta of course. ,GcrJ?f Beauty Salon is way out in front in ladies' hair styles and why not, with Shirley O Neal as their model. Herman Emison is now buyer for the A P Super Market; by the way. he got his start in selling, in D E. Ray Skipper, who always did have a tendency to blush, now owns and operates a personality salon, teaching young ladies how to blush properly and charmingly. Shirley Henderson and Mary Ruth Perry followed the trend of most young ladies of today, and are now married. I didn’t quite catch the name of Shirley s husband, but Mary Ruth s is her ever-loving Donell. I was wondering whose fancy men's shop that was on the corner. Jr. Skelton in- forms me that it is his. Bobby Kail is his buyer; Jr. looks over the shirt department. Three of our young ladies have made fine careers for themselves: Nancy Crossnoe is teaching tap, Jean Laster is a Powers model; Barbara Ronk took music seriously and now sings with Metropolitan Opera. 4I , J00 Hawkins now owns and operates his own Ford Car Dealer Business, and Raymond Nolen is his parts manager. Peggy Carter had no trouble at all acquiring a position as a model for the ’Smaller than Teens clothes. Garland Kail moved to Mississippi where he now ow'ns a huge plantation. Wanting to stay with her Alma Mater, Peggy Webb came back to teach her favorite subject. History. Conley Coltrain played football at the University of Tennessee, and now broadcasts football games over WMCT Television Station. Betty Worrell finally crashed TV, after so long a time; she has almost taken Sophie Tuckers title away from her as the ’’Red Hot Mama. Like all parties, there has to be an end; as I walked out into the crisp air, a car drove up and I got into the car beside my husband, and we headed toward our home in Memphis. As I looked back upon what would probably be the last gathering of our class, I thought happily how well each had done and uttered silently, Here’s wishing for each of as much success in the future as in the past. ’ MARY JO DARDEN JUNIOR OFFICERS Charles Pigue.................President Jimmy Kee................Vice President Dewayne Curtis................Secretary Kathryn Knight.................Reporter Cletus Cagle..........Student Council George Coleman Nancy Hart Peggy Cates Jimmy Cates 1st row, left to right: Malone, Diggs, Summers, Webb, Jones 2nd row: Porter, Lowery, McCord, Knight, Robbins. 3rd row: Curtis, Owens, Hughes, Williams, Nance. 4th row: Gaba, Crossnoe, Cagle, Tracy, Ronk. 1st row, left to right: Tritt, Usleton, Kail, Privett, Turner. 2nd row: Thomas, Andrews, Bledsoe, Cherry, Cheatham. 3rd row: Laraon, Klyce, Kee, Pigue, Love. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Wayne Parlow............President Jack Terry..........Vice President Carolyn Gaba..Secretary-Treasurer Lucy Hopper.........Student Council Jere Raines.........Student Council Daisy Williams...........Reporter it 'k Left to right: Acor, Terry, Jackson, Jones, Carter. 1st row, left to right: Hopper, Gibbons, S. Haines, Taylor, T. Privett, Arnold. 2nd row: Johnson, Parlow, Criss, Thomas, Massey, J. Raines. 3rd row: Riggsbee, Tracy, Lee, Freeman, D. Williams, N. Williams. 4t:. row: Mathis, Edwards, Hunt, Ballentine, Buckingham, J. Edwards. 5th row: Phillips, N. Privett, Pittman, Speer, Robertson, Lyons Not pictured: Leon Morris, Barbara Conley. Left to right: Thomason, Branch, Boyette, Slayton, Gaba, Webb This being the fifth efliUon fTi The FT ft sponsored by Mr. Lemond, we, the Seniors of '52-'53, say in appreciation, Thanks for your un- ending patience and effort to make school life more enjoyable. May we further say you have succeeded in your many undertakings; Beta Club, Annual, Class Night and regular Engl uClasses. 1st row, left to right: Hunt, Skipper, Thompson, Conyers, Winters, Reasons. 2nd row: Snider, Nichols, Boswell, Webb, Cooke, Mansfield. 3rd row: Fisher, Robbins, Jones, Laman, O'Neal, Ward. 4th row: Avery, Kail, McCord, Davis, Warren, Lowery, th row: Nichols, Nance, Skelton, Davis, Stephenson, Jennings. 1st row, left to right: Cox, Bushart, Forsythe, Byrd, Surles, Howell. 2nd row: Parlow, Hardin, Speer, Coltrain, Hopper, Freeze. 3rd row: Prather, Curtis, Brown, Cates. Not pictured: Charles Warren, Charles Harber. tommiut Annual Staff Co-Business Mgr. Co-Editor Sitting, left to right: Shirley O'Neal, Mary Jo Long, Ger- ald McCord, Betty Brown, Sonny Pitner, Barbara Ronk, Peggy Carter, Virginia War- ren. T7 Co-Editor Co-Business K Standing, left to right: Mr. ond, Dorothy Massey, Peggy1 Shirley Henderson, Betty WorjJ Tony Evans, Ann Terry, Crossnoe, Billy Perry, Goode Peggy Blakemore.. NaJ Editor.......................................................Mary N. Turner Assistant Editor..............................................Janell Lamon Business Manager.............................................Daisy Williams Assistant Business Manager....................................Dwayne Curtis Sports Co-Editors.........................Gerald McCord, Mary R. Perry Elementary Reporters............................Billie Loftis, Sara Vaughn Reporters...................Mary Jo Long, Jeaneice Duncan, Nancy Privett, Dorothy Massey, Mary E. Crossnoe, Norma Williams, Gloria Wedgeworth. Bettv Brown, Shirley O'Neal, Nancy Crossnoe Joke Editors...............................tMary June Tracy, Carolyn Gaba Artists...............................Betty Davis, Jimmy Webb, Joe Cagle Art for Ads.................Jewel Lamon, Raymond Nolen, Wayne Forsythe Sponsor........................................................Miss Dodson Typist.......................................................Mrs. Harrison Copyreader.............................................................Miss Oompton Memo Technician.........................................................Mr. Harrison II dean o( w ' month CA� mprctt he most ei- heloiv its as last month fDetaJi The student council met ancl elected officers on November 25, 1952. They are as follows: President..............................Cleatus Cagle Vice President.......................Howard Jackson Secretary..............................Mary R. Perry Treasurer............................Dorothy Massey Program Chairman..........................Faye Hunt The club decided upon the procedure to be used in the meetings this year. At the beginning of each meeting they will pledge allegience to the American flag, then give thanks before the meal which is served. Our Student Council this year has sixteen members, with Mr. Strange as their advisor. X were chosen from the Home Rooms and classes. They have their meetings every Tuesday during the lunch period. Each meeting is opened wi pledge to the flag and an offering of thanks. After eating, the Student Council has a program, usu a speaker, before discussing other points of business. The Student Council was asked by the editor of the Red and VUiite Banner to elect the Studenti the-month, which is published in the monthly issues of the paper. They also plan to award a boy girl for their outstanding sportsmanship this year. j The annual Student Council Conventionis held in April and some of the members will represeB there. The Convention, which is usually held in Nashville, is the highlight of the year. Alamo High School Band 192M953 Alamo is quite- proud of its band which has greatly increased in number the past year. There are about 60 members. A large per cent of the credit goes to their director and teacher, Mr. Francis Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe has been directing the band in Alamo a number of years. The band has played for all the football and basketball games played at home this year and at such other events as: the Strawberry Festival, the Political Rally in Alamo, the Christmas Parade at Jackson, which was pre- ceded by a spaghetti supper given by Mr. Wolfe, and the Christmas Parade in Alamo on Christmas Eve. The band has played for P. T.A., and given a program in Assembly. One of the highlights was the program given at Union University. Another event that added credit to the band was the trip to Miami taken by two of its members, Tony Evans and Joe Spitzer, witli the Air Force Reserve Band. The boys left February 6 and spent the week end. Upon returning they both reported an enjoyable and wonderful trip. Two future events which haven't been carried out are the Concert and Band Camp. The members are looking forward to both of these very much. Beta Club BETA CLUB PIN STUDENT MEMBERSHIP is determined by the high school administration on the basis of (1) good mentality and character, (2) creditable achievement, (3) com- mendable attitude. President....... Vice President Secretary....... Treasurer .... Reporter........ Shirley O'Neal Dorthy Johnson MOTTO THE CLUB MOTTO, which defitti in a phrase the motif of the orgad is Ducamus alus serviendo (Let t by serving others). ......................Nancy Crossnoe ........................Betty Brown ...........................Ann Terry .......................Barbara Ronk .......................Peggy Carter Program Committee Virginia Warren Mary Joe Darden The Alamo Beta Club this year has twenty-one members with Mr. E. H. Lemond as their adv Eleven new members were taken in and the remaining ten are seniors. Some of the members had a very enjoyable time at the Beta Convention, which is held yearly 4 Andrew Jackson Hotel at Nashville, and are looking forward to the same trip next year. The mem are looking forward to attending Beta Camp in April. In the past, Beta Camp has been at Natchez Tl Funds were raised by concession stands at the tournament and by selling brunswick stew. | money is going to be used to defray the expenses of the camp. The seniors graduating who are Beta members are: Mary Jo Long, Peggy Carter. Virginial ren, Peggy Webb, Anne Terry. Dorothy Massey, Barbara Ronk. Nancy Crossnoe. Shirley Ol and Betty Brown. The new members who were taken in were: Mary Elizabeth Crossnoe, Barbara Conley. Kal Knight. Jere Raines, Larry Edwards, Mary June Tracy. Faye Hunt, Ellen Carter. Carolyn Oj Shelby Webb, and Nancy Privett. Tenneue WHAT IT IS THE NATIONAL BETA CLUB is a non- secret, leadership service club for high school students of America. Feb. 27-28, 19S3 Andrew Jackson Hotel, Nashville ALAMO Meta Club WHEN AND WHERE CHART THE BETA CLUB was foundedJ and chartered under the laws ofj Carolina on August 31, 1936 Our officers for the school year 1952-1953 are: Red Holt President .... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer Reporter...... .......Betty Brown .....Carolyn Gaba Mary E. Crossnoe .....Ann Coltrain ..... Lucy Hopper Parliamentarian......Barbara Ronk Historian...........Nancy Crossnoe Song Leader..........Barbara Brown Pianist.....................Janell Laman Chapter Mother. . Mrs. Billy Hopper Ucd and V Article I Nmm and rufpo«M 4 The n mr of the organization shall be the Tennessee Aaaoctation of the Future Homemaker of America H The purpose for which this organization la formed are aa Man 1. To promote a growing appreciation of the Joys and satis- factions of homemaklng 2. To emphasize the Importance of worthy home member- ship X To encourage democracy In home and community life. 4 To work for good home and family life for alL 5. To promote International good will. 4 To footer the development of creative leadership In home and community life. 7 To provide wholeaome individual and group recreation. X To further Interest in home economics CREED We are the Future Homemakers of America We face the future with warm courage. And high hope. For we have the clear consciousness of seeking Old and precious values. For we are the builders of homes, Homes for America's future. Homes where living will be the expression of everything That la good and fair. Hornet where truth and love and security and faith Will be realities, not dreams. We are the Future Homemakers of America We face the future with warm courage And high hope. The Motto LEARNING TO DO DOING TO LEARN EARNING TO LIVE LIVING TO SERVE F. F. A. OFFICERS President.............Cletus Cagle Vice President....Herman Emison Secretary...............Jule Nance Treasurer..............Jimmy Cates Reporter..........George Coleman Sentinel...............Bobby Gaba The Colo National Bk Corn CoU Fature Farmers of America Distributive Education Students on the Job D. E. CLUB OFFICERS President..........Bobby Joe Vice President.....Macke G Secretary..........Mary Jo 1 Treasurer..........Betty Woi Historian.......Virginia Wa; Reporter..............Herman Em Sergeant at Arms . . Junior Sk Cheerleaders FOOTBALL ROSTER 1st row, left to right: Boling. Goode, Cheatham, B. Parlow, Durbin, Perry, Pitman, Jones, Terry. 2nd row: Slayton, Nance, Gaba, Curtis, Ronk, Skelton, McCord, Raines. 3rd row: Edwards, Coltrain, Klyce, Uselton, Davis, J. Cagle, C. Cagle, Cates, Football fans. Old Father Time has won another race and pulled the curtains on the last act of the football season ,f '52. After what seemed an eternity, he dug off and our brick wall defense could not stop him before the final iame elapsed into history. Our Ked Devils completed this season November 7 with a record of three wins, four losses and two ties. That, my ports fans, is an exceptionally good record for a second year team in this era of modernistic football. Agree? What's aore the enemys' Capitol was invaded by our Red Devils amass, a total of 27 atomic touchdowns and 16 extra points to aake 178 points. Our distant relatives in yankee land would say. So very good, indeed. But we will go along with ur Tennessee lingo and say. Shore t'was a good season, ye ole Red Devils. ' Our first game, against Adamsville, saw the Red Devils win by a score of 47-0. Our spirits were sky-high until after the game with Gleason which spelled a tie 12-12. After a hard week of prac- Ice. and again the fight and determination to win, we trampled Trezevant 26-7, which was pronounced, by many, to be ur best game of the season. After that game, we thought we could knock off Greenfield, but soon found the first black lark, 27-6, that night, although the score was 7-6 in favor of Greenfield at the half, and we had been having a better econd half than first in previous games. As you probably already know, a few bad breaks can break anyone's back in game where the odds are so high as losing to Ridgely 26-7. Our wounds would not heal, no matter how hard we worked r tried. We still came out on the short end of our next two. losing to Bolivar 26-20 and Sharon 19-7 Then one day. Mother Nature stepped in and took over our wounds and healed them. Once again we found our spirit nd went out to conquer our enemy, Decaturville, succeeding with a 35-18 margin. Then came the day we all shall robably remember. Old Father Time had nearly finished the last lap and was coming into the home stretch, while e were going into our last game of the year, our Homecoming Game, South Fulton, Ye ole Red Devils fought hard Kause seven of the family would not return to the gridiron for their Alma Mater. They had a different idea about 11 these things and fought like a true soldier until the finish. The score was 18-18. Incidentally, last year they had (eir Homecoming Game the night they played us, and it, too. was a tie, 13-13. Although the Devilletts had a pretty rough year, they an Know mere were the spectators who were wishing them luck this year and the years to come. The Devilletts had four lettermen returning this year, who were: Mary June Tracy, Nancy Crossnoe, Barbara Ronk, and Shirley O'Neil. They won six games and lost thirteen. The girls lettering this year were: Nancy Crossnoe, Shirley O'Neil, Barbara Ronk, Mary June Tracy, Barbara Brown, Elizabeth Carter, Mary Joe Darden, and Margie Tracy. The three seniors on the squad led the Devilletts . as their captains. The seniors were Nancy Crossnoe, Barbara Ronk, and Shirley O'Neil. Alamo High thinks the girls have done a good job even though they didn't win a great majority of the games. We can say that Alamo has some good material coming up in the future. Better luck next year and the years to come, girls! We're pulling for you. The members of the complete squad, coached by Mr. Harrison, were: Seniors--Nancy Crossnoe; Shirley O'Neil, Barbara Ronk. Juniors--Mary June Tracy, Peggy Cates. Sophomores--Lucy Hopper, Nancy Privette. Norma Williams. Shelby Jackson, Rena Faye Hunt. Ellen Carter. Freshmen-- Barbara Brown. Ann Coltrain, Betty Nichols. Eighth--Elizabeth Carter. Alamo scored 509 points in 19 games while their opponents scored 662, not including the tournaments. MmrlL V •• � .• . • t SCOftBBOARD Hi £$ ,'. • • _ • rs fy £i v— R ’ T . Alamo 19 Maury City Fv . ' Alamo 22 Friendship 27 fjjr•• J Alamo 30 Dyer 44 v ' jflf'Y • Alamo 35 Hamlett-Robertson 42 r ,,.i ’4 Alamo 37 Bells 23 '•;• • V . • % • Alamo 17 Ripley 45 • V % Alamo 29 Newbern 21 .• , • Alamo 27 Gadsden 25 A la mo 23 Bradford 25 r.V' Alamo L« . • '• • 26 Dyer . A • 51 • • • • • . • • Alamo Cloverdale . ; . j 33 V -V Bt7, • •_ Alamo 26 Ripley 50 .:. •. :. j . Alamo 25 Friendship 32 .. Alamo 26 Hamlett-Robertson 41 • jj Alamo 38 Newbern • 3? . 1 s v M • Ala no 34 Gadsden . . •2a iV'V ’-A 1ft mu .49 . ;Bells ...«.• . 23 .. ,- lo te dale'• a y I HIaot «■ 7.;r;v t ' Vj KVT� ; The Red Devils, coacned by Don Souder, had a very successful season with a regular season record of 10 wins and 9 defeats. With a county record of 8-2, the boys won the Crockett County League and went on to take home the County Tournament trophy, a feat which hadn't been done since 1944, al- though several preceding teams had been in the finals and lost by very small margins. Alamo fell short one goal of 1,000 points scored against the opponents' 889, and had an average of 52.5 points scored per game. Graduating this year will be: Billy Perry, Captain; and Jerry Durbin. Returning will be: Roe Nell Hughes, Jackie Terry, Jimmy Cates, Dwayne Curtis, Sammy Ronk, Jule Nance, Larry Edwards, Douglas Jones, Jerry Pittman, Bruce Avery, Robert Nance, and John Conyers. 13 32 r i‘f3 • Y 1 % Alamo 47 Maury City - Alamo 44 Friendship 46 Alamo 61 Dyer 59 Alamo 51 Hamlett-Robertson 47 Alamo 56 Bells 35 Alamo 43 Ripley 63 Alamo 42 Newbern 46 Alamo 62 Gadsden 30 Alamo 47 Bradford 50 lamo 61 Dyer 62 Alamo 49 Cloverdale 41 ’ • Alamo 61 Ripley 73' Alamo 55 Friendship 38„ Alamo 57 Hamlett-Robertson 34 • Alamo 35 Newbern . 54.. .A lamp 73. Gadsden .29-- . A lama .• 54 . ; Bells . . . • ‘ 56'. , laino, - • Ciov rrdale, , ... : .-:V..s -k • • • • • • • • . j 24 v Efl Gadsden 12 Friendship 20 fl Maury City 30 ■ Bells 26 HB Wellsview 22 V Bells 19 Friendship 21 Alamo School Band bald-headed man say when he re- ceived a comb for his birthday? Conley Colrrain — What? Jerry — I’ll never part with it. Billy Perry — What s the Mason Dixon Line? Sonny Pitner — It's the division between You-all and youse. Jimmy Reasons — If you want to be a success, you must be will- ing to start from the bottom Mack Goode — But suppose you want to be a swimmer? ece i Barbara Ronk — What's a rare volume Miss Snow — It s a book that comes back after you have loaned it. Ann Terry— Shirley, why don't you join the Wac’s? You're wacky enough? Shirley O'Neal — Well why don't you jump off the nearest bridge and join the Waves? Mary Jo — Why do you always take your hat off when I tell a joke? Betty Worrell — It's just my way of greeting an old acquaint- ance. Howard Jackson — You're not eating your fish, what's wrong? Gerald McCord — Long time, no sea. Jr. Skelton — Why did you wake me out of sound sleep? Charles B. — Too much sound. Dorothy Massey — What's a good definition of skiing? Peggy Webb — A winter sport that people learn in several sittings. Mary Ruth Perry — What is wrong with this sentence: The gan- der and the goose is going through the gate? Vingima Warren— The lady ought to go first. Garland Kail — Where s my pencil? Ray Skipper — Right behind your ear. Garland — G me, Come! I m a busy man Which ear? Miss Compton — Why does your dog turn around so many times before he lies down? Mr Craig — He's a watchdog, and he’s winding himself up. Jeaneice Duncan — This is an ideal spot for a picnic. Tony Evans — If must be fifty million insects can't be wrong. David Turner — as a bank teller: What s your name? Mr. Branch — Don't you see my signature? David — Yes. that s what raised my curiosity. Mr. Strange — My daughter can do anything with the piano Betty B. — Could she lock it up and throw the key in the river? Billie Loftis—Thanks very much for the present. Jean Laster — Oh! That s noth- ing to thank me for. Billie — Thafs what 1 thought, but mother told me to thank you just the same Virginia W — What is the difference between a new ten and an old one? Peggy — $9. Mr. Lemond — Never mind the date, the examination is more im- ponant. Jeannetta B. — Well, I wanted to have something right on my paper Shirley H. — Poor man. he was ruined by untold wealth. Carlin Me. — Untold wealth? Shirley H. — Yes, he didn’t tell about it in his income tax. Mr. Black — To what do you owe your extraordinary success as a house to house salesman? Jerry Bell — To the first five words I utter when a woman opens the door . Miss, is your mother in? Mrs McLean — The donor said he'd have me on my feet in a fortnight Miss Dodson — And did he? Mrs. McLean — Sure. I've had to sell my automobile. Nancy C. — Now tell me the truth, do you men like the talkative women as well as you do the other kind? Bobby Kail — What other kind? Mr. Lowe — Waiter I was here yesterday and had a steak. Joe Spitzer—as Waiter — Yes, sir. Will you have the same today? Mr. Lowe — Well I might as well if no one else is using it. Joseph Hawkins — Is your dog a good watch dog? Herman Emison — I'll say, if you hear a suspicious noise at night, all you have to do is wake him up and he begins to bark SONG T TLEs Jeamecc Duncan Ain't Ya Ever Coming Home Mary Jo Long— My Baby s Com- ing Home Betty Worrell— No Help Wanted Jean Laster— Watching My Stuff Billie Loftis— Bewitched. Bothered. and Bewildered Tony Evans— Going Steady ' Joe Spitzer— I'm Moving On Mr. Craig— Oh, Happy Day' Mrs. Gaba— Be Honest With Me Mrs. Roach— Love Bug Itch' Mrs. Compton— In The Mood' Mrs. Harrison— Yours Mr. Harrison— Bee a u sc You're Mine Mr. Soudcr— I'll Never Be Free Mr Black— Blackberry Boogie Mr. Branch— Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas Mr Lemond— I'll Go On Alone Mrs McLean Somebody Loves • Me Miss Snow— Don t Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes Mr. Strange— The Things 1 Might Have Been Miss Dodson - I Went To Your Wedding Mr Lowe— The New Wears Off Too Fast Ann Terry— 1 Miss You So Nancy Crossnoc— Anytime Jerry Bell— Careless Kisses Mack Goode— I Want To Be With You Always Virginia Warren— Somebody's Stolen My Honey Sonny Pitner—Tennessee Saturday Night Gerald McCord— You Call Every- body Darling Shirley Henderson— I Love you A Thousand Ways” Howard Jackson— Be My Life's Companion Shirley O Neal— Oh My Wonder ful One Conley Col train— Hey! Good Looking Betty Brown— Side By Side Dorothy Massey'— Johnson Rag Mary Ruth Perry — I’m In Love Again Peggy Webb— Love Me Or Leave Me Alone Peggy Carter— Five Feet Two Jeanctta Branch Charles Boling— Wedding Bells Ray Skipper— Undecided Bobby Kail— Lover Peggy Blakemorc—' Wishing Ring Barbara Ronk— Guy Is A Guy Garland Kail— I'll Walk Alone Billy Perry— The Best Things In Life Are Free Jerry Durbin— That's The Chance You Take Jimmy Reasons— Slow Poke joe Hawkins— Shot Gun Boogie Herman Emison— There's Been A Change In Me Junior Skelton— Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way' COMPLIMENTS OF Alamo Construction Company Ala.no Tennessee FARMERS GIN AND SUPPLY CO., Inc. COTTON GINNKRS AND BUYERS SEED FERTILIZER Phone 171 Alamo, Tennessee Compliments Compliments Of Of MARTIN’S DEPT. STORE THE BEE HIVE We Wrap Gifts Free Ladies, Mens, Childrens Alamo, Tennessee Ready To Wear Phone 95 Alamo, Tennessee THROUGH THE COURTESY OF BANK OF ALAMO MEMBER OF F. D. I. C. JERMAN JERMAN RONK FUNERAL HOME A Complete Modern Mortuary Telephone 5 Alamo, Tennessee Compliments of ALAMO MEAT MARKET Neal Warren Phone 2 Compliments °f ir r THE CROCKETT TIMES CROCKETT COUNTY SENTINEL TRI - COUNTY NEWS fillip Compliments Of West Tennessee Construction Company Alamo Tennessee Phone 172 Drink In Bottles Compliments °f JACK FOBOIS Your COCA-COLA Salesman FRANKLAND’S SPORTING GOODS DEPARTMENT Jackson, Tennessee WHITLOW'S SPORTING GOODS STORE The One Stop Store Team Suppliers, Complete Line of Fishing Hunting Equipment Phone 7-7281 215 N. Market St. Jackson, Tenn. West Tennessee Business College Jackson Tennessee OFFERS THE FOLLOWING COURSES: Stenographic - Junior Accounting - Secretarial - Higher Accounting Executive Secretarial - Business Administration - Office Machines FREE PLACEMENT SERVICE CATALOG ON REQUEST VISITORS WELCOME New Students May Enter at Any Time Day and Night School Maurice Building -Telephone 7-4391 - Jackson, Tennessee (Approved for Veterans Training) Compliments Alamo Telephone Co. T. P. and J. B. Darden ALAMO LUMBER CO. • LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL Alamo, Tennessee Phone 38-1 Compliments of S. HOMER TATUM LAWYER Alamo Tenn. Compliments ALAMO BARBER SHOP Austin - Cates - Digits South Side of Town Compliments of CO - OP OIL CO. Jones Warren Distributor Phone 74 Compliments of HARRISON’S GROCERY Phone 129 Alamo, Tennessee '5 DRY CRAIG LAMAN Coal - Feed - Fertilizer Alamo, Tennessee Phone 30 P hone A lamo 73 Tennessee Compliments of SOUTHERN TEXTILES, INC Foundation Garment Manufacturers Alamo, Tennessee Compliments °f RICKS HARDWARE STORE Phone 101 Alamo Tennessee Hardware. Appliances and Pets f COMPLIMENTS OF WINTER GARDEN FREEZER COMPANY BELLS TENNESSEE s COMPLIMENTS OF HOME GAS COMPANY Bells BUTANE - PROPANE GAS - APPLIANCES Tenn. FARMERS GIN COMPANY COTTON -FEEDS-SEEDS HARDWARE AND GROCERIES Bells Tennessee Phone Compliments the food center Groceries - Meats Fresh Fruits - Vegetables Frozen Food Lockers Serve Yourself 76 RONk'S VARIETY STORE School Supplies and General Merchandise Alamo Tennessee R. L. RONK CO. FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES Yes...the NEW MAYTAGS! hi I Come In For Demonstration FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES ZENITII RADIOS Crockett County's Most Complete Furniture and Appliance Store R. L. Ronk Herman Carter Phone 102 P d Compliments A FRIEND Bells Member of F. T. D. We Wire Flowers Anywhere BEL-AIR FLORIST Tennessee Phone 2081 Compliments of JAMES B NANCE Alamo, Tennessee Compliments of II B. NANCE Alamo, Tennessee Compliments of TIIEO J EM ISON Lawyer Compliments °f ROXY THEATRE Alamo Phone Tenn. 31 COMPLIMENTS OF GULF REFINING CO. W. C. C(JLLIPI1ER Distributor COMPLIMENTS Of FORD TRACTOR COMPANY BEST IN FARM EQUIPMENT Compliments °f EDWARDS GARAGE Kaiser -Frazer -llenry J General Auto Repair and Body Repair Gates Tires Phone Alamo Service 142 Tennessee L it Compliments °f CATES DRUG COMPANY Prescriptions Accurately Compounded Fountain Service Phone 85 Alamo Tennessee Compliments Of AVERY AVERY Lawyers Alamo, Tennessee Compliments Of RAY WORRELL MEN’S SHOP Nationally Advertised Merchandise °hone 174 Alamo, Tennessee Compliments Of BILLY HOPPER’S GROCERY ALAMO FLOWER SHOP and BECK’S BEAl’TY SHOP Located Alamo Hotel Phone 68 Compliments Of Sl'PER MARKET McNeil Hopper, Owner Groceries - Meats Fresh Fruits Vegetables Serve Yourself Phone 191 Compliments Alamo, Tenn. IRVINE DR1G CO. The Prescription Store Phone 40 Alamo, Tennessee LYNN COLVETT Groceries - Feeds - Seeds Chicks and Flour Telephone Res. 175 M Store 25 Alamo Tennessee Compliments Compliments °f °' jt II. II. COL TRAIN JAMES M. BRYANT . GROCERIES Attorney at Law TUCKER MOTOR COMPANY ALAMO, TENNESSEE Compliments °f Compliments of WENDELL II AVERY Trustee OPAL’S CAFE Alamo Tennessee jerrel e. reasons Hatches - Diamonds Crystal - China Gifts for the Entire Family County Court Clerk ALAMO JEWELRY CO Phone 77 % Planter’s Gin C II CONLEY E T.LAMAN Owners A CHEVROLET BROWN CHEVROLET CO. i PIIONE 86 $ ALAMO,TENN TRITT'S JEWELRY Diamonds Gifts Watches Watch Jewelry Repairs Phone 211 PEOPLES BANK Member of F. D. I. C. Alamo, Tennessee FAIRCLOTII’S STUDIO Specialty in Child Portrait and Flash Photography Studio, Yearwood Bldg. Alamo, Tenn. UNION UNIVERSITY Lib. Arts Co-Ed Col. Offering Regular and Pre-professional Courses. Prepares for Victorious Christian Living. Accredited by Southern Assn, of Col. and Sec Schools. Warren F. Jones, President Jackson Tenn. 7ket a IN A JOHN DEERE Plowing Job! wKm JOHN DEERE Deale I R A. BYRD Alamo, Tenn. FOR BETTER ELECTRICAL LIVING GIBSON COUNTY ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION -er- « I § Cherry Preserves Crystal cane sugar cooked slowly with tree-ripened fruit. If you cannot pvrchato this in your homo town —writ u� —P.O. Box J. S., Chicago (90) P-m COMPLIMENTS OF FAREWELL IN '53 As we sadly roam the corridors Our last week at school. We find We are reminded even now Of the memories left behind. Of our friends and teachers who Though, without co-operation. With tear filled eyes we all recall Our childish pranks and then We start to laugh, but remember they are gone And our eyes fill once again. It's so very hard in words to say Farewell” to things you loved so And your classmates part at the door But plan to meet on the road to success With fond memories evermore. A FRIEND — Selected s V