Alamo High School - Fort Yearbook (Alamo, TN)

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THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1955 PRESENTS Page 1 FOREWORD ttP To present to you a view of Alamo High School as we the students see it; to illustrate its various activities, passing from the studious hours as a foundation of our education to the idle, restful hours; to explain to others why we so respect and support our school; to leave a tangible record that will forever recall pleasant memories ... in this 8th edition of our annual these are the objects we have tried to attain in publishing “The Fort” of ’55. Carolyn and Daisy • OIJR ALMA MATER K Part -t— 1 , i L — i hi IvD 4 !■ + • J Jjt 4 [JJ3C J.jw- S ' J { q Morning sun greets many banners On its westward flight. Fair to us above all other, Waves the red and white, Jfrwrr4 o Atttobarp: F F Bb F C7 C7 C7 F F Bb F C7 C7 F b- J. Ji la .1 £ 1 Colors dear, flag w love, Float forever. Alamo, to tneeMay sons for er be loyal T thy memory M A7 dmin. A7 Bb F C F Bb F C7 C7 ‘OurJlLa WW Colors dear, flag we love, ihoat forever. Alamo, to thee. May thy sons fore’er be loyal To thy memory. Morning sun greets many banners On its westward flight, Fair to us above all others. Waves the red and white. Page 2 We, the entire staff of “The Fort’’ of 1955, proudly dedicate this eighth volume of The Alamo High School Yearbook to our teacher and annual sponsor, MR. E. H. LEMOND to whom we wish to express, with affection and sincerity our deep appre- ciation. Without his patience and skillful guidance, this work could not have been done, and by reason of his high standards and his untiring efforts as a leader, we have all been inspired to greater achievements. Again we say a big “Thank You!” Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 The years roll past, but the Fort helps us to keep alive the events of the Old Red and White institution. Each passing year brings a new thrill and a new experience for me, but one thing seems to endure, the fine school spirit, which makes for co-operation that cannot be equaled. For the privilege of working with you I am grateful. Thanks a million to the staff of the ’55 edition of the Fort and to Mr. Lemond for his leader- ship in its production. T. H. Strange Page 6 'ii’fMtx tl:::r82iS f! I;i??H![1.I iHHfH • .. grfPfiiSii = • %••■ • m,!‘ •• • • '•••'• . ..., ••• fi •• . • • • . ••••• ••-• • ••••. i ..; •• f . ,•••••••.!!!:. ................. .III!............« . . . .. ...Ml .1:r ' ■■ -S r . :n::,v'•■? : -■ : : ' • • ' :• • ' .............■ :•••• . . . V r: : ..... . '-::: ;. . X - 7 : i.:;.. i: : ' ■ I;;;-:; iPfi;: ;jj . ... -v ■ ;-V • -«K” V :fv.; ;f:.; . . , • - ' i :; r M :ii :'Ba iiiii. i. iP■ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MR. T. H. STRANGE Superintendent Chemistry MISS VIRGINIA WARREN Office Secretary MR. JACK LAMBERT Boys’ Coach Physical Education MRS. MARY RUTH THOMISON Junior High MR. EDWIN BLACK American History World History Distributive Education MRS. HELEN CONYERS Social Studies Latin MR. E. HEUSTIS LEMOND English Page 8 MR. HAROLD PIERCE Vocational Agriculture MISS DOROTHY DODSON MR. GILBERT HARRISON. JR. Junior High Girls’ Coach Commercial Education MISS KITTYE LITTLEFIELD MR. FRANCIS WOLFE Vocational Home Economics Band Director MJSS' FWttW SNOW Librarian MRS. MARTHA ROLAND Junior High MRS. E. R. ROACH Mathematics Page 9 Left to Right: Miss Irene Williamson, Mrs. T. H. Strange, Mrs. Lloyd Crossnoe, Miss Faye Williams, Mrs. G. L. Nelson, Mrs. Jane Wilson, Mrs. Sureen Guinn, Miss Robbie Craig, Mrs. Sue Gaba, Mrs. Coy Branch. Not Pictured: Miss Aileen Riddick. 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Of- ficer 3; Softball 3, 4; Paper Staff 2, 3. JERE RAINES Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1; Student Council 2; Annual Staff 4; Class Officer 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; President 2, 3. BARBARA GIBBONS F.H.A. 1,2, 3; Glee Club 3; F.H.A. Officer 4; Storeroom Worker 3, 4; Annual Statf 4 PATSY PHILLIPS F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; D.E. Officer 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Store Room Worker 3; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 1, 2; WAYNE BOONE PAKLOW Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor- ary Captain 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Officer 3, 4, District 4; F.H. A. Beau 4; Student Council 4; Basketball 4; Class Officer 2, 4. CHARLES S. RAINES Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Home Room Officer 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2; Football 3, 4; F.F.A. 1,2. LUCY HOPPER Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Soft- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 4; F.H.A. Officer 1, 2, 4; Football Maid 4; Paper Staff 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4. CAROLYN GABA Football Maid 3; Queen 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Cheer- leader 2, 3; Captain 4; F.H.A. Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Co- Editor 4; F.F.A. Sweetheart 2; Beta Club 2, 3; Officer 4. FAYE HUNT Basketball 2. 3, 4; Bela Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Paper Staff 3; Horne Room Officer 2: Annual Staff 4; Store Room Worker 2, 3. JERRY PITTMAN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Mgr. 3; Basketball Mgr. 3; F.F.A. 1. 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Store Room Worker 3; Glee Club 1. ROBBIE L. HILL Annual Staff 4; F.F.A. 2, 3; D.E. 4. ANN ROBERTSON F.H.A. 1, 2; Store Room Worker 4; Glee Club 2, 3; An- nual Staff 4. DAISY WILLIAMS Glee Club 1, 2; Library Worker 2; Store Room Work- er 2; F.H.A. Officer 4; An- nual Co-Editor 4; Paper Staff 1,2. FREED HARDEMAN JONES Band 3; Boys’ State Rep. 3; Home Room Officer 1; D.E. State Del. 4; D.E. President 4; Annual Staff 4; F.F.A. 1, 2. PEGGY BALENTINE Student Council 1, 2; Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3; Class Officer 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Worker 4; Annual Staff 4. LEON MORRIS Lunch Room Worker 3; An- nual Staff 4; F.F.A. 3; D.E. 4. NORMA WILLIAMS Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Officer 3; Annual Staff 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 4; Student Council 4; Paper Staff 2, 3; Home Room Officer 1, 2, MARY ANN ARNOLD F.H.A. 1, 2. 3; Office Work- er 2, 3; D.E. Officer 4; Home Room Officer 3; Annual Staff 4; Lunch Room Worker 2, 3. PATSY ACOR Basketball Manager 3; Class Officer 1, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 3; Student Council 3; Annual Staff 4. MARGIE TRACY F.F.A. Sweetheart 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Editor Scho- ol Paper 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 4; Office Worker 3; Annual Staff 4. LARRY EDWARDS Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 1954 CLASS HISTORY 1955 Like a prisoner awaiting his parole, we live in an air of expectancy. We are expect- ing so many things: our final banquet, our Senior Play, our final exair., class night, and most of all, graduation with diplomas. Be- fore we get into the hurried and confussed present, however—relax and relive with me the past years we have attended Alamo High. First in high school was our Freshman year. We were all filled with the zeal and energy that comes with the beginning of each new term. After 9ome weeks, the class offi- cers were elected, and believe me, they were all femimne. They were as follows: Presi- dent, Carolyn Gaba; Vice President, Norma Williams: Treasurer. Lucy Hopper: Report- er, Patsy Acor; Secretary, Patsy Phillips. We were also represented in other activities. They were: basketball, library work, glee club, football paper staff and baseball. After making our first step in High School, it was not long until time to start the second. Our sophomore year was entered with the same zeal and enthusiasm as the freshman year had been. The officers elected were: President, Wayne Parlow; Vice-President, Jack Terry; Secretary-Treasurer, Carolyn Gaba: Reporter, Daisy Williams. Activities in addition to last year: office worker, home room officer, and lunch room worker. Thus ended the second step in our High School Training. Our junior year was one with two major occurrances; Namely, the buying of class rings and the junior-senior banquet. The ban- quet was financed by selling furniture polish and magazines. Our banquet program was based on the theme “The Circus,” or you might say, “Under the Big Top.” It was real- ly enjoyed by all. It was held at the New Southern Hotel in Jackson. The officers for our junior year were: Pre- sident, Larry Edwards; Vice-President, Jere Rains; Secretary, Carolyn Gaba; Treasurer, Patsy Phillips; Reporter, Patsy Acor. This year the junior class was represented by Shelby Webb at Girls’ State, and by Freed Jones at Boys' State. This completed our third step, the junior year. At last, we are seniors! We have waited a long time to earn this grade. At first, we think we will have as easy time. After a few months though, we begin to realize that this is not the case. We learned that with rank came responsibility. Senior officers are: President, Stanley Raines; Vice-President, Larry Edwards; Treasurer, Patsy Phillips; Secretary, Peggy Ballentine; Reporter, Lucy Hopper; Student Council Representatives, Wayne Parlow and Nonna Williams. D. E. Club Officers were: President, Freed Jones; Vice-President, Stanley Raines; Secre- tary, Elizabeth Thomas; Treasurer, Patsy Phillips; Reporter, Bobby Slayton; Historian, Mary Ann Arnold. We, of the 1954-55 Senior class are busy ending the last half of the school. We are planning on another banquet, which will be more enjoyable this year. The reason? We don’t have to sponsor it. There are still other things that will have to be done before we receive our final “goodbye”, but it won’t be as long as it has been! We are now up to the present. Twelve years have been spent in preparation for future life. A few formalities and we will be on our own. They have been rich, these years in school, rich in resources and opportunity. 1 hope that each of us may have gotten enough to grow, and continue to grow, in wis- dom, in stature, and favor with God and with Man. Freed Jones Page 17 We, the members of the 1955 Senior class of Alamo High School, being «f sound mind and steady judgment with four hectic years behind us do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, becoming effective on the last day of our last year at A. H. S. To Mr. Strange, we leave our love and gratitude for all he has done to make our school days happy ones. To Mr. Craig and Mr. Fewell, we leave all the paper and bubble gum and the energy to clean up after us. To the faculty, we leave our gratitude for guiding us through the last four difficult but Jijippy years. To the Freshmen, we leave our deepest npathy and an ambition to keep striving. To the sophomores, we leave a deep pat- ience and willingness to reach your goal. To the Juniors, we leave all the happiness and good times of our final year, and hope that you will succeed in whatever you un- dertake. The individual members do bequeath the following: Dean Taylor leaves his easy going ways to Jackie Acor Mary Ann Arnold leaves her cheerful ways to Rosalie Follis. Margie Tracy decided at the last minute to will her love for boys to Patsy Prather. Joe Boyett leaves his nickname “Sleepy” to anyone lucky enough to sleep through Mr. Black’s History class and get by with it. Jerry Pittman leaves his place on the foot- ball team to any Freshman big enough to take it away from him. Patsy Acor leaves her willingness to help anyone out of a jam to Kay Thompson. To Betty Cooke, Barbara Gibbons leaves her calm ways. Freed Jones leaves his writing ability to John Conyers. After much persuasion, Daisy Williams de- cided she had enough red hair to leave to two people, Jan Cagle and Mitchell Warren. Stanley Raines leaves his sports ability to Bob Davis. Patsy Phillips leaves her 5’ 2” to Frances Ward. Nancy Privett leaves her ability to get by with things to Elizabeth Carter. To Gloria Wedgeworth, Norma Williams leaves her nickname Legs.” Wayne Parlow leaves his football jersey 72 to Benny. Elizabeth Thomas leaves her love for Ford cars to anyone smart enough to get one. 0. To Ann Coltrain, Lucy Hopper leaves her ball pants and hopes they won’t be too large. To Robert Nance, Larry Edwards leaves his way with the girls. Ann Robertson leaves her sweet person- ality to Shirley Howell. To Jacqueline Terry, Fay Hunt leaves her dancing ability. Robbie Hill leaves a few inches of his height to Mike Hopper. Jere Raines leaves his mind of a genius to Robert Cates. Carolyn Gaba thought she might as well leave at least part of her great cheer-leading ability to Betty Nichols. Peggy Balentine leaves her wavy, blonde hair to Jewell Laman. Shelby Webb leaves her ambition to be a second Marylyn Monroe to Nanda Raines. To Jimmy Mansfield, Bobby Slayton leaves his nickname 'Mouse”. Leon Morris leaves his knowledge of Eng- lish to Bobby Curtis. We hereby name as our sole executor Mr. E. H. Lemond on this the 14 day of May, 1955. Lucy Hopper Page is JOE BOYETTE Most Easy-Going Boy PATSY ACOR Most Dependable LARRY EDWARDS Most Athletic Boy SHELBY WEBB Neatest Girl WAYNE PARLOW Most Versatile Boy NORMA WILLIAMS Most Cheerful Girl STANLEY RAINES Best Natured Boy MARY ANN ARNOLD Most Co-Operative Girl FAYE HUNT Most Friendly. Page 19 1954 PAT PHILLIPS Most Contented Girl NANCY PRIVETT Most Determined Girl BOBBY SLAYTON Most Determined Boy ANN ROBERTSON Most Easy-Going Girl DEAN TAYLOR Quietest Boy JERE RAINES Most Studious Boy ELIZABETH THOMAS Most Precise Girl JERRY PITTMAN Most Agreeable Boy CLASS PROPHECY Patcv Phillins. your smile and gentle ways, Will serve you ill in future days. Your forecast is very grim and bitter— You’ll be a professional baby-sitter. Rnhhie Hill walks quickly, always on the double, You’ll get places fast, without any trouble. A uniform you’ll wear and go right to the top, For you’ll be busy as a smart bell hop. Marv Ann, in flirting you’re way out front, For a new conquest you’ll always hunt. It’s a shame to waste the plans you’ve laid, But you, poor thing, will be an old maid. Ann Robertson is well set, her future is cast, But what she will do will hold you aghast! It’s a well chosen business, good money it brings, Ann will be a dealer in diamond rings. T-arrv Mathis your future passes in review, Many an eye will be watching you; You will answer your country’s call Peeling potatoes in an Air Force mess hall. Lucv could have been a teacher in the future’s plan, She has already proved this, because she’s got her man. Your plans have all been made for your place in life, You always will be haypy as a perfect lov- ing wife. I.enn. your future flashes by, In the years to come you will climb high, You’ll never stop, for you’re no quitter Till you reach the top—as a flag pole sit- ter. Nancv. your future comes into view, Most striking girl they voted you. I see you famous and adored. Head model for Montgomery Ward, glaulgy, I hear, with loud acclaim, Olympic teams calling your name. Your athletic talents they’ll employ, For you will be the water boy. Patsv Acor. it’s hard to see why One so sweet should be so shy. Now, your future I decree, A famous fan-dancer you will be. Nnrma you are our pin-up girl. And you’ll give Hollywood a whirl, That lovejy figure will grace the screen, With Mickey Mouse you will be seen. ££jS£, you make yourself heard, And always have the final word. This will increase—this natural bent— You’ll be the first woman president. E£££d. you excel in art, To you this judgement I impart; Far and wide your light will shine. For you’ll create a new Burma Shave sign. comes into Barhara. the stage is calling you, I see you one of the chosen few. On Broadway stages you’ll be seen— With mop and broom you’ll scrub and clean. Rnhhv Slavton. your future now I view, A luxious setting I see for you, I see you in front of a swanky apartment As a sweeping member of the Sanitation Department. ■Ipitv Pittman has such a friendly grin, Forecasting his future seems almost a sin. Such a jolly fellow, for such a position, But he will be “The Smiling Mortician.” Fflve still waters run very deep, Amd you your secrets well do keep. I see you as a woman spy, Working with the F. B. I. Carolyn, a large estate now view— I see you there with servants around you Madame returns, and I’m very arfraid. You’d better meet her for you are a maid. Jere Lee, your love of travel will take you far, For you will journey by train and car. But by the highways you will camp, For you will be a wandering tramp. Jo jjg tt, your future is sure to please Foryouwill lead a life of ease. And you position will be the best, Testing new mattresses for Beauty Rest. you’re not the quiet kind, And a noisy future you will find. Famous will be your role in life, For you will be Herman’s other wife. you'll live on a plantation grand, Deep in the heart of Dixie-Land. Life is cruel and life is rotten, But somebody has to hoe that cotton. HflUjie has answered the glorious call, Toner, “Nursing” is the best of all. Forsaking great fortune, forsaking grand wealth, To nurse sick cattle back to health. T.arrv Fdiyards. liked by everyone, You will find your place in the sun. On fields of sports, crowds call your name As you sell hot dogs at a baseball game. Shelby, “chic” is your favorite word. Ana someday soon your voice’ll be heard, Not saying “chic” on the boulevard. But “chic, chic, chic” in the chicken yard. Dean Taylor, you are calm and always so cool, Nothing ever rattled you at all in school. Cool you’ll remain, and you’ll find it nice On a hot summer’s day when you’re ped- dling ice. Peegy alentine. you have ability. So atamouswriter you will be. Your work will be ready in many parts— You’ll write a column for lonely hearts. ■ZB e Lucy Hopper (Saying Her pray- ers): “Dear Lord, please bring him back safe, sound and sin- gle.” Mr. Black: “What is the differ- ence between the Mason and Dix- on Line?” Joe Boyette: “A division be- tween ‘you all’ and ‘youse als Leon Morris: “My hair is full of electricity.” Robbie Hill: “It should be. It’s connected to a dry cell.” Doctor: Ah, good morning, Mrs. Archibald. I see you are tak- ing a tramp about the country- side.” Ann Robertson: “Tramp in- deed! This is my husband!” Liz Thomas: “It says here that Beethoven composed much of his music in bed.” Barbara G.: “What kind of mus- ic could that be?” Liz: “Sheet music, of course!” Stanley Raines went to the city and stayed at a hotel for the first time in his life. The hotel clerk asked, “Would you want running water?” “No,” shouted Stanley, “What do you think I am—a trout?” Patsy Acor: “What did the paintbrush say to the floor?” Nancy P.: “You tell me.” Patsy: “Another crack like that one and I will give you the shel- lacking of your life.” A truck driver stopped sudden- ly on the highway, and the car be- hind him crashed into the truck. “Why didn’t you hold out your hand?” demanded Bobby Slayton. “Well,” replied the truck driv- er, “if you couldn’t see the truck, how could you possibly see my hand?” Patsy Phillips: (in railroad sta- tion) “Which platform for the St. Louis train?” Porter: “Turn left and you’ll be right.” Patsy: “Don’t talk smart! Porter: “Okay, Madam, turn right and you’ll be left.” Jerry Pittman: “We are only having a half a day of school this morning.” Dean Taylor: We are? Why?” Jerry: “Why because we’re hav- ing the other ha,f this afternoon.” • PV VK I Larry Edwards: “Oh, boy, I wish 1 had enough money to buy an elephant.” Wayne Parlow: “What do you want an elephant for?” Larry: “I don’t I Just want the money.” Lucy Hopper: “Was that test hard?” Norma W.: “Hard? They mark- ed so strictly that they took off points for having periods upside down.” Jere R.: “No woman ever made a fool out of me.” Daisy W.: “No? Well who did then?” Freed J.: “I want a tape meas- ure.” Clerk: “Want a steel one?” Freed: “Do I look like a thief?” Mary A. A.: “Hey, Peggy, where are you going? Your fudge is boil- ing over.” Peggy B.: “I know. The direc- tions say, ‘When it boils, beat it.’ ” Carolyn G.: “I understand that she fairly threw herself at him.” Margie T.: “Yeah. They met in an automobile collision.” Faye H.: “Are these eggB fresh?” Grocer: “Yes, lady, a man just brought those eggs in from the country this morning.” Faye H.: “Possibly so, but what country are you talking about?” ft Page 22 Lest We Forget Eight—Ten Bell, School Hook- ey Day, Board of Education, Can- ned Beef, Ball Tournaments, Sleeping in Class, Romeoe, Rom- ing in the Halls, Locker Combin- ation, Working on Annual, Junior and Senior Banquet, Library Fees, Absence Excuses, Office Visits, Report Cards, Barn - Warming, Milk Machine, Boys’ Winning Co- unty Tournaments, Basket-Ball Practice, Football Practice, Moth- er and Daughter Banquet, Father and Son Banquet, Thanksgiving Party, D. E. Party, Opportunity Class, Class-Mate finger sparkler;, Senior Pictures being made in Jackson, Toe Tappers Tunes, New Class Rooms, Chemistry Diaries, D. E. Dues, History Note-Book, Mr. Craig’s morning greetings. 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Laman Wayne Forsythe Page 24 First Row: Jackie Acor, Francis Ward, Robert O’Neil, Shelby Stephenson. Second Row: Pat Prather, Danny Skipper, Shirley Howell, Lanny Cox. Third Row: Benny Parlow, Ann Coltrain, Danny Reasons, Sue Kail. Fourth Row: Betty Cooke, Bruce Avery, Joyce Lowery, Malcolm Gean. Page 25 First Row: Juanita Freeze, Lloyd Speer, Mitchell Warren, Charles Harber. Second Row: Jimmy Mansfield, Wayne Hopper, Ray McCord, Betty Bushart. Third Row: Rosalie Follis, Bob Davis, Kay Thompson, Robert Cates. Fourth Row: Jimmy Webb, Betty Byrd, Jimmy Young, Linda Boswell. First Row: Betty Nichols, Bobby Curtis, Barbara Brown. Robert Nance. Second Row: Sylvia Harden, John Conyers, Charles Jennings. Page 27 . Fage 30 Billy Brimm Pennie Byrum Jimmie Durbin Jeanette Eason First Row: Ann Williams, Ferris Greer, Liz Carter, Jimmy Wheeler, Elva Dunn. Second Row: Jimmy George, Carrie Boling, Charles Bledsoe, Sarah Vaughn, Jerry Hardin. Third Row: Jan Cagle, Mike Cox, Nellie Brasfield, Rex Avery. Patricia Wil- liams. Fourth Row: Louise Ward, Donna Branch, Larry Ball, Gloria Wedgeworth. George Yearwood. Page 31 First Row: Jack Terry, Janet Knight, Wallace Kelley, Irene Wiley, Jean Dove. Second Row: Rebecca Spitzer, Carl Thomas, Carolyn Nolen, Danny Caldwell, Nanda Raines. Third Row: June Marsh, James Hardee, Shirley Surles, Pat Laman, Joe Cagle. Fourth Row: Judy Spitzer, Eleanor Privett, Robert Lyons, Peggy Terry, Delores McGarity. ★ ★ ¥ ¥ ¥ Page 32 ••............. td rirr..-• .......:: ............ ........... - ‘ ■.................. - ........ ..................... •• • •••••• • ......-i::; . . - ' -. ::::: - ::: ■■■■■-:r: .. “iri :: . • . - !3 ::■ •• ••• j JJj ,: ...... :: .. .. • i::;;::”- : • Ruth Hughes Jack Perry Lillian Gibbons Donnie Young First Row: Pete Nation, Royce Hardin, Sammy Kee, Jo Ann Edwards, Darryl Skipper. Second Row: Helen Klyce, Kenneth Selph, Joan Cox, Joe Bryant, Paula Swanger. 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I • • • ' ............... ...... • ........................... ••• .............. •• • ......... .'•••• • • ‘ •' • - . ., • • - . ... : • ® % • • • • '••• • The 1954 football season proved to be a good one Alamo High School for the Red Devils. This was the team’s first year to play under the excellent leadership of Coach Jack Lambert. The team wishes to express their deepest grati- tude for the people who made it possible for them to have a new football field this year. It proved to be one of the very best played on. The team finished third in Northwest Conference play. The team will lose Wayne Parlow, Jere Raines, Stanley Raines, Larry Edwards, Bobby Slayton, and Jerry Pittman. Returning lettermen are Bob Davis, Benny Parlow, Pete Nation, Charles Jennings, Jimmy Mansfield, Robert Nance, Danny Skipper, Jimmy Young, Jimmy Durbin, and Jackie Acor. Wayne Parlow', who played right end on the team, made the All-Northwest Conference first team. Larry Edwards, who played left halfback, made the second All-Northwest team. Honorable mention for the team went to Stanley Raines, Benny Parlow, and Jere Raines. Alamo High School 1954-55 Page 40 SCOREBOARD ‘C°OrHAL L Sc t DU itS Alamo 6 Alamo 18 Alamo 0 Alamo 7 Alamo 19 Alamo 14 Alamo 14 Alamo 13 Selmer 12 Dresden 6 Gleason 0 Tresvant 42 South Fulton 6 Decaturville 25 Sharon 13 Fulton 14 v 41 31 Jr jr ,fl 1 i j! ST jy im a OFFENSE Stanley Robert Larry Jere Wayne Pete Joe Jerry Jimmy Jimmy Larry Jerry Bobby DEFENSE Bob Stanley Bob Benny Jimmy Joe Jere Benny Wayne ’1954! STANLEY RAINES WAYNE PARLOW Best All-Around Honorary Captain BOB DAVIS Best Blocker BENNY PARLOW Best Blocker JERE RAINES Best Tackier MAID UEEN FOOTBALL Page 43 Captain Hopper Coach Lambert I Jr. High football was added to our school athletic program this year. Since this was the first year, the team was completely inexperienced, although they made a good showing for themselves. They encountered the Halls Junior Tigers on three occasions, but were defeated by the more experienced team on all three encounters. Coach Lambert says that the Jr. Demons will give some teams a hard way to go next year. The team was composed of the following members: Danny Laman, C. L. Miller, Jerry Worrell, Michael Hol- zen, Franklin Hopper, Don Brimm, George Nelson, Jimmy Hamilton, Bradley Gagnon, T. H. Avery, Cecil Riggesbee, Donny Cook, James Ward, Billy Lyons, Jerry Privette, Donald Massey. Jimmy Byrd was manager. Mike Hopper was the captain. Page 44 KETBALL TEAM ] I The Alamo Devilettes finished their 1954-55 basketball season with a record of winning 13 and losing 10. Leaving the team this year are the following Seniors: Margie Tracy, G; Lucy Hopper, G; Norma Williams, G; Faye Hunt, F; and Nancy Privett, F. Returning to the squad next year will be Eliz Carter, Ann Coltrain, Deloris McGarity, Gloria Wedgeworth, Frances Ward, Joyce Lowery, Ann Duncan, Carolyn Nolen, Eleanor Priv- ette and Joyce and Royce Byrd. The team was coached by G. G. Harrison, Jr. and Donna Branch was manager. • Mr A Alamo 39 (B Team)............ Jackson Alamo 26 .................. Covington Alamo 33 Maury City Alamo 26...................Cloverdale Alamo 34 Hamlett-Robertson Alamo 50 Friendship Alamo 28 Ripley Alamo 45 Bells Alamo 41 Dyersburg Alamo 51 Gadsden Alamo 44 Trenton Alamo 24 Maury City Alamo 29...............Crockett Mills Alamo 33................... Dyersburg Alamo 47.........................Dyer Alamo 35 ................ Friendship Alamo 37 .................... Trenton Alamo 45 ...................... Bells Alamo 65 .................... Gadsden Alamo 46...................Cloverdale COUNTY TOURNAMENT Alamo 34................. Maury City DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Alamo 51 .................... Gadsden ? Alamo 35..................... Maury City 4 • A i I Alamo 49 ...................... Covington 52 Alamo 57 Maury City 37 Alamo 65 ..................... Cloverdale 23 Alamo 54 ................. Crockett Mills 62 Alamo 45 ..................... Friendship 44 Alamo 44 Ripley 38 Alamo 50 .......................... Bells 65 Alamo 39 ...................... Dyersburg 57 Alamo 54 ........................ Gadsden 56 Alamo 40 ........................ Trenton 85 Alamo 34 .................... Maury City 57 Alamo 48 ................. Crockett Mills 42 Alamo 46 ...................... Dyersburg 42 Alamo 37 Dyer 41 Alamo 52 ..................... Friendship 36 Alamo 38 ........................ Trenton 83 Alamo 59 .......................... Bells 60 Alamo 66..........................Gadsden 56 Alamo 56 ..................... Cloverdale 41 COUNTY TOURNAMENT Alamo 40 ..................... Friendship 38 Alamo 52 Bells 50 Alamo 43..................... Maury City 40 25th DISTRICT Alamo 63 ...................... Dyersburg 61 Alamo 45 ........................ Newbern 29 Alamo 51 ..................... Springhill 70 The Alamo Red Devils had a very successful season this year, winning 14 and losing 10. They also won the County Championship. They were coached by Jack Lambert. Graduating Seniors are Larry Edwards, Wayne Parlow and Stanley Raines. Returning Lettermen are Benny Parlow, Bruce Avery and Robert Nance. A Junior G v' Junior Boys' Team B3B Coached by Mr. Jack Lambert WPlATf 7 to s i — In the 1954 baseball season the team had an excellent record. They won ten out of twelve scheduled games and won two of the play-off games before losing to Covington in the Regional Championship Play-off, which went extra innings. The graduating Seniors who play on the team are: Jere Raines, Stanley Raines, Wayne Parlow, Leon Morris, Jerry Pittman and Larry Edwards. SCHEDULES AND SCORES Alamo 4 Bells 3 Alamo 1 Bells 0 Alamo 8 Friendship 0 Alamo 9 Friendship 0 Alamo 8 Ripley 0 Alamo 6 Ripley 7 Alamo 5 Milan 4 Alamo 5 Jackson 3 Alamo 22 Gadsden 5 Alamo 8 Gadsden 0 Alamo 7 Jackson 6 Alamo 7 Jackson 10 PLAYOFFS 1st—Alamo 8; Cloverdale 0 2nd—Alamo 15 ; Trimble 0 3rd—Alamo 6; Covington 8 Prospects for this season are John Con- yers, Mike Cox, Bob Davis, Wayne Forsythe, Larry Ball, Robert Lyons, Charles Warren, Charles Jennings, Jimmy Durbin, Jimmy Webb, Danny Reasons and Bruce Avery. Page 52 The 1954 Alamo Devilettes softball team, coached by Mr. Gilbert Harrison, Jr., experienced one of its worst seasons this year, losing more games than they won. Leaving the team this year are Margie Tracy, Nancy Privette, Norma Williams, Lucy Hopper, Carolyn Gaba, Patsy Acor. Those remaining are Frances Ward, Betty Nichols, Gloria Wedgeworth, Eleanor Privette, Janet Knight, Liz Carter, Jan Cagle. Ann Coltrain served as manager. Page 53 • t • • • • • • • • • • . 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(l- , '-is:!::’ : ........•!• '!:::• • • ............. ............................ : '•••••. «i . . . ••••%« • ••• • - - ... •• ••••• ...... • ••••■•••.•a,. .. • ......... r.r. •••«... • ■ !!!••••• ••••- •• ............. !.. !:??•;• ..... .... .. ................ • . • .«, • , . t . ••••• •«••••••. • v • J1- • •«• ••• •• ••• «Z • • • •• •• v . t • •••• %••«•! f M | •••%%••, ■ • • • • . • . • _ . . . . . . . • .. ••• • •••• .I.«;:• • •• •• ... • ••• : --------------------------------- COLORS Red and White FLOWER Red Rose 1954 F.H.A. OFFICERS President...... Vice-President... Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian Historian.... Song Leader.... Reporter....... Pianist........ Advisor........ ...Shelby Webb Betty Nichols ......Jan Cagle Barbara Brown Ann Coltrain Patsy Acor ...Lucy Hopper Daisy Williams . .Carolyn Gaba Miss Littlefield Page 59 pm The Motto LEARNING TO DO DOING TO LEARN EARNING TO LIVE LIVING TO SERVE The Colors National Blue Corn Gold 1964 F.F.A. OFFICERS 1955 President..........................Robert Nance Vice-President...................... Joe Caprle Secretary..................................Danny Reasons Treasurer...............................Mitchell Warren Reporter..................................Ferris Greer Sentinel...........................Wayne Parlow Advisors....................................Mr. Pierce Mr. Gibson FUTURE FARMERS of AMERICA Juture farmers of America yTi°v' ©PF.-F.aN FUTUti Serica Fage 61 A J MOTTO ‘the club motto, which demonstrates in a phrase the motif of the or- ganization. is Ducamus I aliis serviendo (Let us lead 1 by serving others). ttafilub 1054 cWe ns5 I WHA' THE NATIONAL BETA CLUB is a non-secret lead- ership service club for high school students of America. 1954 BETA CLUB OFFICERS 1955 President Jimmv Webb Virp-President Robert Nance Secretary Kav Thompson Treasurer Carolvn Gaba Reporter Nancy Privette Sponsor Mr. Lemond STUDENT MEMBER- SHIP is determined by the high school administration on the basis of (1) good mentality and character, (2) creditable achievement, (3) commendable attitude. THE NATIONAL BETA CLUB IS a non-secret achievement-service organization for students of senior high schools. Its purpose is the pro- motion of honesty, service, and lead- ership. Any state-accredited high school is eligible for a chapter. WHEN AND WHERE CHARTERED THE BETA CLUB was founded in 1933 and char- tered under the laws of South Carolina on August 31, 1936. Page 62 The new members who were taken in this year were Elizabeth Carter, Jan Cagle, Gloria Wedgeworth, Jacqueline Terry, Eleanor Privette, Janet Knight, Jean Dove, and Joe Cagle. We plan to earn our expenses to convention this year through various projects. The club had a Christmas Program and bought gifts for the people at the County Farm. The following members will graduate this year: Shelby Webb, Caro- lyn Gaba, Nancy Privette, Faye Hunt, Jere Lee Raines and Larry Edwards. 1954—Beta Convention Schedule—1955 April 22-23, 1955 Page 63 Tennessee Andrew Jackson Hotel, Nashville 1954 OFFICERS 1955 President.Wayne Parlow Secretary.Ann Coltrain Advisor....Mr. Strange STUDENT COUNCIL The purpose of this organization is to promote among the students of Alamo High School a knowledge and interest in good government; to encourage the students to accept and discharge their responsibilities to themselves and their school; to stimulate spirit of cooperation among students and faculty; and to aid in the development of loyal and con- structive school spirit. Each of the six upper grades are represented on the Student Council. The following are the representatives and the classes they represent: Seniors, Wayne Parlow and Norma Williams; Juniors, Jimmy Young and Ann Coltrain; Sophomores, Mike Cox and Jean Dove; Freshmen, Don Hughes; Eighth Grade, Joanne Wright; Seventh Grade. Betty Dodson. The advisor is Mr. Strange, whom the members of the Council admire for his patience, ability, and all of his qualities which make him such a great leader of both young and old alike. The Student Council feels very honored in having him as their advisor. Page 64 Page 65 Reporter......Bobby Slaton OFFICERS President....Freed Jones V. President Stanley Raines Secretary Elizabeth Thomas Treasurer....Patsy Phillips Historian Mary Ann Arnold Page 66 LARRY EDWARDS STANLEY RAINES Second Team Honorable Mention Mi-North West Conference JERE RAINES BENNY PARLOW Honorable Mention Honorable Mention All-North West Conference ONORSis CAROLYN GABA Delegate Daytona Beach JAN CAGLE Drum Major WAYNE PARLOW MARGIE TRACY Barnwarming Royalty Page 68 CHARLOTTE EDWARDS ELIZABETH CARTER ELEANOR CONLEY Majorettes DANNY PERRY Talent Show First Team All-North West Conference GEORGE NELSON Talent Show CROCKETT COUNTY TALENT QoHTCST Wl Y Vffts FAYE HUNT Personality Contest Fage 69 Page 72 COMPLIMENTS OF ALAMO DRY CLEANERS John Mack Powell PHONE 104 Alamo Tennessee FAIRCLOTH’S STUDIO Specialty in Portrait Child, and Flash Photography ALAMO. TENNESSEE .Ullfflfr 7 BROWN CHEVROLET CO. Phone Drink In Bottle COMPLIMENTS JERMAN and JERMAN LAWYERS COMPLIMENTS OF GRIFFIN’S BODY SHOP AND RADIATOR SERVICE ALAMO TENN. PHONE 217 COMPLIMENTS OF THEO J. EMISON LAWYER Real Estate - Loans - Insurance COMPLIMENTS OF JAMES B. NANCE WEST TENNESSEE BUSINESS COLLEGE Offers the Following Courses Junior Accounting Higher Accounting and Business Administration Stenographic Secretarial Executive Secretarial Telephone 7-4391 Maurice Building Jackson, Tenn. Congratulations COMPLIMENTS Faculty OF Senior Class '55 ALAMO MEAT MARKET and NEAL WARREN Students of Alamo High PHONE A FRIEND 2 COMPLIMENTS COMPLIM ENTS OF OF SOUTHERN TEXTILES INC. IRVINE DRUG CO. THE PRESCRIPTION STORE FOUNDATION GARMENT MANUFACTURERS PHONE 40 ALAMO TENNESSEE ALAMO ALAMO JEWELRY CO. TENNESSEE CRYSTAL-CHINA S I LVER WARE DIAMONDS—WATCHES JEWELRY AND GIFTS PHONE 77 Air-conditioned ALAMO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY COMPLI MENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF THE CROCKETT TIMES ALAMO TELEPHONE CO. CROCKETT COUNTY SENTINEL TRI-COUNTY NEWS T. P. AND J B. DARDEN WEST TENNESSEE CONSTRUCTION CO. GENERAL CONTRACTORS ALAMO PHONE 172 TENN. COMPLIMENTS OF MIDWEST DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY JACKSON TENNESSEE COMPLI MENTS OF CROCKETT COUNTY CO-OP ROBERT G. McCLEAN FEEDS - SEED - FERTILIZER JAMES M. BRYANT ALAMO TENNESSEE ATTORNEYS AT LAW PHONE 56 COMPLIMENTS OF Home Gas Company BUTANE - PROPANE GAS - APPLIANCES BELLS TENN. COURTESY COMPLI MENTS OF OF ALAMO CASH GROCERY LYNN COLVETT BENSON WARREN. PROP. ALAMO TENNESSEE PHONE 25 R. L RONK CO. COMPLIMENTS FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES OF THE FOOD CENTER GROCERIES-MEATS FRESH FRUITS- VEGETABLES FROZEN FOOD LOCKERS SERVE yourself PHONE 76 COME IN FOR DEMONSTRATION FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES ZENITH RADIOS CROCKETT COUNTY'S MOST COMPLETE FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE STORE R. L. RONK HERMAN CARTER PHONE 102 TENNESSEE COURTESY RONK'S VARIETY STORE SCHOOL. SUPPLIES AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE TENNESSEE COMPLI MENTS MOORE'S DRY CLEANERS ALAMO TENNESSEE PHONE 30 COMPLI MENTS OF JERREL E. REASONS COUNTY COURT CLERK TRITT'S JEWELRY COMPLI MENTS J. B. AVERY.SR. J. B. AVERY, JR. COMPLIMENTS Down East Chowder Is Downright Good! ■p iD you know that “chowder means kettle in French? Yes or no. New England clam chowder smacks of old-time Down East cook stoves and kettles where this classic “brew” originated. Today, Sexton New England style Gam Chowder—faithful to the ong- inal recipe—is made in the gleaming kettles of Sexton's Sunshine Kitchens. Better food stores have it—better lunch counters and restau- rants serve it. I ■ tkws kr«plB{ J J lwS«xton t Qua i VcxxU COMPLIMENTS OF dr. h. e. McDaniel WHEN YOU NEED FLOWERS THINK OF OURS. ALAMO FLOWER SHOP MRS. LYNDEN TANNER MRS. VIOLET COLTRAIN PHONE 28 COMPLI MENTS OF CO-OP OIL COMPANY JONES WARREN DISTRIBUTOR ALAMO PHONE 74 COMPLI MENTS OF WENDELL H. AVERY TRUSTEE COMPLI MENTS OF TEXACO SERVICE STATION OWNED AND OPERATED BY LASTER BROTHERS PHONE 146 COM PLI MENTS OF S. HOMER TATUM LAWYER ALAMO TENNESSEE COMPLI MENTS OF CATES DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY COMPOUNDED FOUNTAIN SERVICE M. E. CATES OWNER PHONE 85 ALAMO TENN. RONK FUNERAL HOME A COMPLETE MODERN MORTUARY TELEPHONE 5 ALAMO TENNESSEE Compliments Of The New and Modern City Cafe Dimple Hugh Compliments Of R. A. Byrd Implement Co. For JOHN DEERE Sales Service Phone 87 Alamo Tenn. Compliments Of Alamo Barber Shop Austin Cates Diggs South Side of Town Compliments Of W. C. CuIIipher Distributor GULF OIL PRODUCTS Tires and Accessories Compliments Compliments Of Of Harry Fewell BUS SERVICE Colonial Baking Co. Alamo, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Yours For Better Living Through Low Cost Electricity “Your Electric Cooperative” GIBSON COUNTY ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORP. Compliments Of Fanners’ Gin Co. Phone 3965 Bells Tenn. Compliments Of East Barber Shop Bells Tennessee Bells Independent Gas and Oil Co. B. W. BYRUM SONS Owners Phone 9938 Bells Tenn. Blackie’ Esso Station Bells, Tenn. 24 hour Service Phone 3637 Compliments Of Miller Electric Co. Philco Sales Service Bells Tenn. Phone 3321 The Flower Box Mrs. Bessie Evans Mrs. Ray Pearson Bells, Tenn. Telephone 2074 Funeral Work Gifts, Cut Flowers, Corsages WE WIRE FLOWERS Compliments of WINTER GARDEN FREEZER Bells Tenn. Compliments AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES of SPORTING GOODS - ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ESTABLISHED 1900 Jachion, Jenneaee phone 7-5573 RAY WORRELL MEN’S SHOP Compliments of THOMPSON’S RADIO AND TELEVISION SHOP Compliments Compliments Of Of Dr. Hunt’s Animal Clinic Alamo Tenn. Union University Located on Bells Highway Jackson, Tennessee Congratulations Seniors! MOORE’S STUDIO Jackson Tennessee d o n a rootj cuhons J Jao f ZJa.y 6 lo y c 5JoJto A n j¥ h. JitM. j a. 7 ux_ T’ 6 tvw-cv ?7?Z rt+Ju. 7T) 4UTt 8«..rtLv 5a + - . @ v Crrce. @.o- ?cy ?7lr4 7?ecc 'ct rn Po-rTev 717 3$ -nn ?+• • . 7} j7h4c- i2 c J J- ▼ •• rfreryr f d Ja ry } £ 771 U fm £ 777s c tfzy J t'4jCpry r7tA oA i 5. ??o7 o£ 7?c ya. t s n 7£’ay Q ♦ x my 4. 3 x.yT0 A taU. $. o yyur C4sy . j ar-rTy Woore Jtja.ro AM. 77? £. •-■ . 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