Ashland High School - Yearling Yearbook (Ashland, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1953 volume:

ASHLAND CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL Ashland, Mississippi £)edicu tion “The old order changeth yielding place to new, and God fulfills himself in many ways.” .... Tennyson. The student body of Ashland High School realize that we are living in a new day as far as educational advantages in Benton County are concerned. Futhermore, we realize that our parents and friends of the school have made this day possible. Without the united efforts of our citizens, our new school never would have materialized. Realizing that our new building is a testimonial of your faith in us as the youth of today, and a symbol of the hope that you hold for and enlightened citizenry of tomorrow, we, the annual staff, dedicate this book to our new high school building, and in so doing likewise dedicate it to each of you. 2 Grammar School Building Vocational Building High School Building Cafeteria Teacher’s Home fis MR. ROY HARRELL School Superientendent Dear Students, For the first time we are attempting to interpret our school to our com- munity through the medium of the school annual. The people of our district have a big stake in our school. They have been magnificient in every move we have made for progress. That we may not break faith with them, we, from the administration to the children in the first grade, must continually re- dedicate ourselves to the real purpose of all our effort, that of providing dynamic training in good citizenship. You have an excellent annual, one you will cherish through the years. Let us not forget, however, that students portray to their parents and to the public, most often indirectly, the real place the school holds in their lives. While we can not pay for the outlay of our system in a material sense, we can expect continued support only as we give back to the community the type of citizens that our society recognizes as acceptable and useful. This is no easy task but the challenge is worth all the effort. We are happy that is our job to do. Together we shall not fail. Sincerely, Roy Harrell 4 MRS. C. B. BRIGHT, JR. Home Economics. MR. J. C. RAY MR. W. D. JOHNSON Agriculture. Coach and High School Principal. MR. VANCE BROWN Coach and Science. t MRS. J. C. RAY English. MISS MATTIE V. LINEBARGER Third Grade. MISS JENNIE MAE LINEBARGER Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grades. MISS SARAH RUTH GODWIN Math. MRS. NAN RENICK English and Social Studies. 5 MRS. TITUS SHELTON Second Grade. MISS MIRIAM EATON Fifth Grade. MISS ELIZABETH GARRETT First Grade. mrs. vvilda McKenzie Fourth Grade. MRS. EMMA HUDSPETH Second Grade. MR. ROY HARRELL School Superintendent. MRS. REX IE WHITESIDE Third Grade. MISS ADELAIDE HUNTER Commercial Work. MR. JACK RENICK Elementary School Principal and Sixth Grade. NOT PICTURED: MISS PRISCILLA WALKER, First Grade MRS. MINNIE HUDSPETH, Music MELBA LEE AKIN F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3.4; 4-H 1,2; Cinderella Rose . KIMBLE WAYNE CHILDERS F.F.A. 2.3,4; 4-H 1.2,3; Basketball 3.4; Cinderella Rose . KENNETH LEE COURSON F.F.A. 2,3,4; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin' . JOY ANN CRUM F.H.A. 1,2,3; Y-Teens 1,2.3,41 Basketball 2.3; Ashland Hi-Lights Staff 3,4; The Yearling 4; Cinderella Rose ; Absent-Minded Bridegroom ; Hillbilly Weddin’ ; Negro Minstrel. CECIL PATRICK DAVIS F.F.A. I.2,3,4; 4-H Club 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Cinderella Rose ; Absent-Minded Bridegroom; Hillbilly Weddin ; Ashland Hi-Lights 3. PATRICIA ANN FERRELL 4-H Club 1.2,3; Y-Teens 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1.2.3.4; Basketball 3; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin’ ; Ashland Hi-Lights 4. SUE JEAN GRIFFIN 4-H Club I; F.H.A. I, 2, 3.4; Y-Teens I, 2, 3.4; Basketball 1 .2,3,4; Cinderella Rose. WILLIAM SETH HOLBROOK F.F.A. I. 2, 3.4; 4-H Club I, 2. 3.4; Basketball 2, 3,4; Negro Minstrel; Cinderella Rose ; Absent- Minded Bridegroom; Hillbilly Weddin’ . enior 7 . J Senior (Lfc ciSS GLENORA JAMES F.H. A. 3,4; Y-Teens 3,4; Cinderella Rose . MALCOLM ANTHONY JOHNSON F.F.A. I, 2,3,4; 4-H Club I, 2, 3,4; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin' . RAY COLEMAN JORDAN F.F.A. I, 2,3,4; Hillbilly Weddin' ; Joan of Arkansas; Adam's Evening. JAMES ALBERT KING F.F.A. I, 2. 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2; Ashland Hi-Lights 3, The Yearling 4; Cinderella Rose ; Negro Minstrel. ALICE FAY LEAK F.H. A. I, 2, 3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3; 4 H Club 2 3 4 � Hillbilly Weddin' . FRANCES ADA McGILL F.H.A. I.2,3,4; Y-Teens I,2,3,4; 4-H Club 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Ashland Hi-Lights 3,4; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin'; The Yearling 4. OUIDA CATHERINE McGILL F.H.A. I. 2,3.4; 4-H Club I, 2, 3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3, 4; Ashland Hi-Lights 3,4; The Yearling 4; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin' , K 4, NEVA CAROLYN McLEOD F.H.A. I, 2, 3,4; Y-Teens I, 2, 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Ashland Hi-Lights 3; The Yearling 4; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin' . i . v Seniors NEIL EUGENE MELTON F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Hillbilly Weddin BETTY LEE ORMON F.H. A. I. 2, 3,4; Y-Teens I, 2, 3,4; 4-H 1.2.3; Basketball 2,3,4; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin' , MARY ANNE RENICK F.H.A. I,2,3.4; Y-Teens I.2,3.4; 4-H 1.2,3,4; Basketball 4; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin' ROGER MOODY RENICK F.F.A. I, 2, 3,4; 4-H I; Basketball 4; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin' . WILLIAM ANDERSON WEATHERLY F.F.A. I, 2, 3,4; 4-H I, 2, 3,4; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin’ . SHIRLEY ANN WEATHERLY F.H.A. 2,3.4; Y-Teens I, 2, 3,4; 4-H I; Ashland Hi Lights Staff 4; Cinderella Rose ; Hillbilly Weddin' NANCY ANN WILKERSON F.H.A. 1.2, 3.4; Y-Teens 1,2; 4-H I, 2, 3,4; Cinderella Rose . Billy Glenora Pat Nancy Snapshots Ray Betty Patricia F ranees Jimmy Sue Carolyn Ouida Wayne Melba Mary Anne Seth Kenneth Roger Malcolm June Carpenter J. C. Derrick Marion Elliott Jr. Tate Huddleston Martha McKee Joyce McKee Alton Jordan Sam Norris Not Pictured Not Pictured Not Pictured Not Pictured J unior Philip Hunt Jimmy Lee Jo Sue McGill James McKee Nettie Nutt Sara Orman Louise Palmer Frankie Renfro junior Joe Renfro Shirley Robinson Carol Street Bobby Thompson Peggy Treadwell Billy Ford Miss Sarah Godwin--Sponsor Ann Alvarez Betty Walls Not Pictured Not Pictured Not Pictured Eloise Ausburn Ann Autry Pat Autry Ellen Breedlove Alta Mae Bryant Maxine Bryant Lorena Cox A omored Claudette Ferrell Nell Gresham Leone Davis Mary Sue Duncan ' A. B. Hicks 1 Odell Hughey Larry Burton (not pictured) 13 Leon Jackson Walter Jordan Bobby King Robert Leak James Miskelly Junior Murley omoreS Leland Murley Sara Dean Procter Margie Roach Louise Street Mallory Curtis Jack Weatherly Sue Whitehorn Sponsor - Mr. J.C. Ray - Not Pictured Bobbie Akin Mary Nan Autry Mary Grace Boone Billy Breedlove Madine Brooks Shirley Bumpus Morris Courson Billy Cox Demple Creasie Neil Davis Kenneth Buchanan (not pictured) Dale Derrick Freeman Duncan Jane G resham Junior Gross Peggy Hensley Jestel Huston Edward Hubbard Bobby Hudspeth Corrinne Hudspeth Tate Peeler David Poff Polly Renick Hershel Robinson Beverly Rolfe Alma Jo Stone Dale Stone Billy Taylor Joan Wammock Willie Mae Westmoreland Alvie Williford Sponsor - Mr. Vance Brown Not Pictured ddicjlifh (jrade Helen Akin Ga ry Ba rnett Billy Childers Velena Elliott Elaine Ferrell Bobbie James Roy James Rayburn Jordan Josephine Kimery Johnny King Rosalie McGill Linda Murley Donald Napper Freddie Peeler 17 Joy Ann Poff Johnny Riles Thermond Whitehead Marion Sills W amda Nita Jane Ronald Bobby J oe W ylene Talbot T readwell West Williford Williams Williams Sponsor - Mrs. Troy Renick - Not Pictured M Deloris Akin Carolyn Ausburn Carolyn Bingham Joe Mac Bingham Billy Bennett Arnold Breedlove Clyde Breedlove Barbara Brown Ellenor Buchanan Mary Ellen Childers J.C. Cook Hasel Ellis Jean Elliott Johnny Gresham VV.C. Hughey Joe Wayne Hurt Shirley Jean Johnson Martha Faye Jordan Franklin Edge (not pictured) G.W. Kidd Joe Lett Kidd Leon Lowery Jr. R.L. McKee Norris McLeod Joan Massengill Darrell Montgomery Earnest Ray Moody Nancy Ormon W ayne Ray Bobby Gene Shelby Lottie Mae Sills Danny Talbot David Treadwell Shirley Whitside Louise Wilson Emma Burton (not Pictured) W.D. Johnson, sponsor (not pictured) Bobbie Autry Sadie Mae Bennett Jimmy Bingham Ruth Bright Annie Ruth Britt Lowell Bumpus Dorthey Taylor Christine Whitehead Pauline Wilbanks Mary Lou Elliott (not pictured) Shirley Miller (not pictured) Larry Childers Betty Lou Elliott Robert Hobson Mary Grace Hurt Bobbie Sue James Rosia Lee Jordan Freddy Jordan Cecil Massengill Arnold McGill Charles Wayne McKee Majorie Montgomery Hilda Riles Christine Robinson Jimmy Rooker Edward Smith Elizabeth Ann Breedlove (not pictured) Idlett Daniel (not pictured) Ida Abbey Jimmy Ray Brown William Earl Brown il Allen Byrd _ Tuwana Bennett John Henry Carpenter Ma ry Loui seCarpenter Mary Nell Childers Deloris Courson Loretta Courson Evie Dodd Yvonne Ferrell Leslie Ford Billy Hudsjeth Ha el James Mary Ann James Anita Kimery James Craig Ma rtindale Donovan Mason Jerry Miller Francis Morton Paul Moody Evelyn Morton Grasie Mae Ormon Perline Roberson Sara Lou Rolfe Charleene Skelton James Sanders Geraldine Street Carol Whiteside Ruby Mae Wilson Wandaleen Wilburn Grace Westmoreland Charles Wilburn Mr. Juck Renick Not Pictured EdselF W iliford Charles McKee Charlie Skelton Charles Wayne Akin Ronnie Autry Dean Boone Barbara Joyce Breedlove Milton Bryant Larry Byrd Alta Mae Honey Jerry Holbrooks Wilson Hughy Annie Lou Janes Billy Ruth James Gary Lee Jordan Clyde Kinery Barbara Ann Massengill Larry Napper Frank Nunley not pictured Denneth Akins Thomas Lee Davis Cecil Harris Henry Harris Wayne Taylor Junior Wammack K. G. Wommack Jerrie Proctor Dennis Rooker Roney Shelly James Merlin Sides Mollie Fay Sides Dorothy Ann Simpkins Donnie Ann Smith Fred Smith Jimmy Smith James Edwin Street Darleen Strickland Doris Westmoreland Marie Westmoreland Mary Louise Wilkerson Tommy Winders Miss Miriam Eaton (not pictured) Mary Vee Bennett Wayne Bryant Bobby Byrd Eddie Carpenter Sherrell Carroll John E arl Childers Linda Lou Edge Sondra Ferrell Waymond Davis (not pictured) Earnest Givens Waymond Hopkins Jewel Huston Gaylon Hunt Lee Earl James Ray James Earl Jordan Jr. W.A. Jordan Perrine Kimery Jimmy Mason Linda Massengill Fay Morton Peggy Morton Dorthey Moss Mary Elizabeth McClain Edward Ray Howell Wade Rogers Dwight Street Hope Summerour Robert Thomas Martha and Mary Walls Mary Rose Whitehorn Martha Wilburn James Graves Mrs. Wilda McKenzie (not pictured) tr tSj fi M •Ax ( k A Avis Gene Alberson Peggy Anthony Eddie Cassell Peggy Ann Hughey Wayne James (not pictured) Kenneth Rooker Mary Jo Smith Shirley Smith Martha Mae Wall Mary Alice McKee (not pictured) Madolyn Childers Gary Cox Jamie Elliott Donnie James Carolyn Jordan Joyce Mathis Bobbye McGaughey Robert Lee McCullar Mary Montgomery Tate Murley Charles Tate Rogers Miss Jenny Mae Linebarger (not Pictured) Charles Breedlove Billy Charles Crawford Leslie Curtis Olene Hurt Patricia Renfro Beckie Robins.on Evonne Simpson Helen Smith Kenneth Williams Gus Summerour John Robert Alberson Nita Fay Autry AUie Mae Baggett Jimmy Buchanan a rt. Maudie Davis Dora Mae Dodd John Booth Farese David Earl Gentry Rosa Nell McCullar Charles Miller Bobbie Tate Murley Arlene Poff James Alfred Brooks Analine Bryant Glenda Dale Carpente: Brenda Daniel Frank Hudspeth Pauline Hurt Claudie Jordon Louise Leopard Billy Robinson Earline Shelby Henry Sides J. W. Smith Billy Strickland Sarah West Martha Ann Winders Miss Mattie V. Linebarger- Teacher-not pictured Not Pictured: Howard Burns Twala McDonald Ada Sides Randie Peeler Carleen Anthony Jimmy Dale Breedlove David Brown Mary Lee Baggett Huston Bumpus Betty Ann Cassells Lynn Crum Jimmie Cox Betty Duncan Glen Goudy Carol Jean Jordan Carolyn James Norma Harris Travis Hopkins Donald Hines Betty Jean Hudspeth Irene Kidd Lucille Moss Byod Mortan Leone Poole Willie Swiniford Randall Sides Clice Strickland Thomas Ear.l Bynum Bonnie Fay Whitehead Danny Renfro 26 Not Pictured Mrs. I. H. Whiteside Edward Anthony Estelle Britt Shirley Britt Twila Britt Mitchaell DeCanter James Arthur Hughey Ray Hudson Gladys James Oneta James Richard Leopard Billy Miller Don McKee Bob McLeod Joy Payne Phil Peeler Linda Robbins Lee Roberson Emmie Sides Jimmy Sides Robert Smith Ray Smith Not pictured: Ronnie Carrol Judy Hudspeth Betty Lou Sides Jimmy Tucker Sam Burns Mary Helen Tucker Sammy Webb Louise Westmoreland Ruby Westmoreland Mrs. R.N. Hudspeth Peggy Baggett David Breedlove Howard Brooks Tudy v T Elliott ay Farese Denvered Gentry Albert Hensley ernon James tnn Thompson Jilly Thompson Cddie Walker 3atricia Walker i Irs. Titus Shelton Not Pictured: Thomas Sides Leland Ray Billy Gene Ray Doinelle Rogers Elizabeth Akin Not Pictured Dennis Bryant Lawrence Byrd Stanley Childers Allen Daniel Eddie Ray Edge Billy Mason Sue Mason Gearl Dean McLain Nancy Samples Glen Skelton Barbara Joyce Autry Melvin Bennett Rebecca Bowling Charline Brooks Sarah Jane Gentry Nancy Bell Griffen Thelma Lee Griggs Bonnie Sue Grisham Billy Jean Leopard Bobby James Leopard Dannie Leopard James Miller Joe Mark Nunley Jamee Irene Pool Shirley Ann Ray Arthur Curtis Sides Gene Skelton Clara Bell Smith Joe Frances Turper Luther Hugh Watson James Rogers Wilson Miss Priscilla Walker- Not Pictured Margie McKee- ■- Nicky Akin Richard Bond Loyd Breedlove Joan Britt Sammy Bryant Brenda Carroll Nancy Cassell Gaylon Childers Linda Duncan Roger Dale Elliott Barbara Goudy Elizabeth Hinds Jerry James Rebecca James Billy Fay James Aleene Jordan La rry J ordan Ronnie Lakey Tommy Maclin Danny Massengill Jamie Mauney Phyliss Miskelly David Morton Larry Nance Tony Street Kenneth Tucker Stanley Treadwell Eugene Weatherly Guyton Williams Miss Elizabeth Garrett Larry Kimmery (Not pictured) 30 LEFT TO RIGHT TOP ROW: R. Jordan, B.Thompson, H.Robinson, C.Street, B. Weatherly, R. McKenzie-V. President P. Autry, S. Holbrook-secretary, A. Jordan, L.Murley, J. McKee, K. Courson, H. McKenzie, J.Elliot, P.Hunt THIRD ROW: Mr. Ray-Advisor, J.King-Reporter, B.King, R. Murley, N.Melton, P. Davis, R. Cox, J. Miskelly, L. Jackson, M. Johnson-President, M.Curtis, D. Poff, T. Huddleston, A. Hix, SECOND ROW: A. Wilaford, G. McGill, R. Leak-Treasurer, B. Breedlove, W. Jordan, B. Hudspeth, J. Weatherly. BOTTOM ROW: M. Courson, T. Peeler, D. Stone, D. Derrick, F. Duncan, J. Jordan, E. Hubbard, J. Renfro. B. Ford, R. Renick. TOP ROW: B. Webb, N. Treadwell, J. Kimery, J. Poff, L. Murley, F. Renfro, B. Jordan, S. Procter, S. Griffin, B. Rolfe, C. Moody, B. Ormon, A. Bryant, M. Duncan, O. Hughey, E. Ausburn, J. Wammack, W. Williams. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Bright-Adviser, E. Ferrell, W. Talbot, V. Elliot, H. Akin, C. Ferrell, S. Bumpas, M. Autry, A. Stone, A. Leak, M. Wilkerson, C. Hudspeth, J. Montgomery, M. Bryant, R. Palmer, P. Treadwell, P. Carpenter, A. Autry. SECOND ROW: M. Akin, S. Robinson, E. Breedlove, M. Street, M. Moody, S. McGill, M. Roach, P. Hensley, M. Kidd, J. Carpenter, F. McGill. BOTTOM ROW: S. Ormon, B. Akin, S. Whitehorn, R. McGill, J. Moody-President, P. Renick-Pianist L. Davis- V. President, J. Gresham-Secretary, O. McGill-Parlimcntarian, M. Renich-Song Leader, N. Gresham, C. McLeod- Treasurer, ABSENT: Mrs. J.H. Carpenter-Chapter Mother, P. Ferrell-Historian, J. Houston %_U4 ■ TOP ROW: B. Elliott, M. Bryant, B. Jordan, B. Akin, S. Proctor, S. Griffin, S. Weatherly, B.Ormon, A. Bryant, M. Duncan, R. Montgomery, J. Crum, W. Williams, E. Ferrell. THIRD ROW: Miss Hunter, Sponsor; R. McGill, R. Jordan, W. Talbot, S. Whiteside, N.Orrnon, M. Childers, S. Johnson, S. Whitehorn, G. James, R. Palmer, C. Hudspeth, M. Kidd, L. Sills, Mrs. Renick, Sponsor. SECOND ROW; C. Bingham, M.Akin, J. Moody, E. Breedlove, M. Street, O. McGill, N. McGill, M. Roach, J. Gresham, P. Hensley, C. McLeod, S.Ormon. BOTTOM ROW: D. Akin, B. Brown, C. Ferrell, Secretary; P. Renick, Pianist; L. Davis, Song Leader; F. McGill, President; M. Renick, Song leader; N. Gresham, Treasurer; J. Carpenter, Vice-President. NOT PICTURED: A. Alvarez, P. Carpenter. Jfi -eJlicj ll t F. McGill, Editor-in-Chicf; P. Ferrel, Arts Editor; S. Weatherly, Senior Class Reporter; J. King, Boys Sports Editor; J. Crum, Girls Sports Editor; B. Thompson, Associate Editor; D. Stone, Freshman Class Reporter; J. Williams, Eighth Class Reporter. SEATED: O. McGill, Business Manager; L. Davis, Feature Editor. NOT PIC- TURED: R. Palmer, Junior Class Reporter; C. Ferrell, Sophomore Class Reporter; S. Whiteside and M. Hurt, Seventh Class Reporters. Ii I ? i % t jt j 4 . -.A 'Y ■ .� ia I £ 1 1 B . I i i ; j ? i J : k II I ■ Cc am l JUd % auori iteS MR. AND MISS ASHLAND HIGH Frances McGill Neil Melton SILLY SOPHOMORE Pat Autry SILLY SOPHOMORE Nell Gresham JOLLIEST JUNIOR Neva Sue McGill BEST BOY AND GIRL SPORT Leone Davis Neil Melton 33 GREENEST FRESHMAN Dale Derrick MOST HANDSOME MOST VERSATILE BOY SENIOR MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Jimmy King 34 no o o Compliments of MR. MRS. L. HAMER MC KENZ1E Compliments of chapman - c.PAY nRTir. STnPF Lunchroom tment Home Miss Hunter’s typing class Mr. Harrell - Sup’t. Mr. McGill - Janitor Miss Hunter's bookkeeping class Geometry Class Lab. We, the Senior Class of Ashland High School do hereby make this last will and testimony to the Juniors of Ashland High School. To Junior Elliott, Seth Holbrook leaves his skill in playing basketball. To Joanne Moody, Patricia Ferrell leaves her heighth so Richard will have to bend over to see her. To J.C. Derrick, Neil Melton leaves his ability of making the girls sigh. To Frankie Renfro, Joy Ann Crum leaves her ability to make good grades. To Joe Renfro, Kenneth Courson leaves his wonderful ability to sing. To Carol Street, Billy Weatherly, leaves his skill in typing. To Billy Ford, Malcolm Johnson leaves his ability and noble ways to accomodate people. To Bobby Thompson, Pat Davis leaves his athletic ability in all sports. To Louise Palmer, Mary Ann Renick leaves her ability to act any time and any where. To Richard McKenzie, Jimmy King leaves a course in playing the mandolin. This will enable him to “woo his girl friend more eloquently. To Neva Sue McGill, Carolyn McLeod leaves her ability to work bookkeeping at a swift speed. To Sarah Ormon, Betty Ormon leaves advice on how to get on the ball team so she can go to the ball games. To Ann Alvarez, Frances McGill leaves her ability to get acquainted with anyone she happens to see anywhere at any time. To Shirley Robinson, Quida McGill leaves her ability of being a friend to all. To Tate Huddleston, Wayne Childers leaves his shoes. These will keep Tate in one place long enough for the girls to catch him. To Peggy Treadwell, Alice Leak leaves her ability to be an excellent library worker. To Nettie Nutt, Nancy Wilkerson leaves her ability of someday becoming a school teacher. To Jimmie Lee Jordan, Melba Akin leaves a rope to “hold him and keep him from being so restless . To Betty Walls, Sue Griffin leaves her ability to play basketball. To Alton Jordan, Roger Renick leaves the privilege of talking to Ruby Jean Montgomery between classes. To Joyce and Martha McKee, Shirley Weatherly leaves her ability to have two boy friends at one time. To Sam Norris and Philip Hunt, Ray Jordan leaves his ability to come to school all hours of the day and, get by. To June Carpenter and Robbie Dale Cox, Glenora Janes leaves her ability to get other peoples cars to come to school. e . —senior Well, here it is ten years from the day I graduated from Ashland High School and as I pick up the paper this morning, strangely enough I see what all my old classmates are doing Fifst let me tell you what I see on the front page. Joy Ann Crum, world's great woman lawyer, argued a divorce case yester- day in behalf of Alice Leak, famous opera star, versus Roger Renick, carpenter, Alice is charging inhuman treatment. Kenneth Courson, multi-millionaire, last night gave Dr. J. A. King and nurse, Melba Akin, a check for $10,000 each. They saved his life when he took an overdose of sleeping pills. Ouida McGill, missionary to China, recently wed President Si Chan. It has been rumored that this wedding took place to promote world peace. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jordan were blessed with the arrival of quadruplets last night. She is the former Nancy Wilkerson. Both mother and children are reported doing fine. Wayne Childers and Billy Weatherly have succeeded in their experiment to de- velop a sweet Irish Potato. These will soon be on the market at 50 cents per pound and should net these gentlemen farmers quite a large sum of money. A superb dinner was enjoyed by editors of the entire Mid-South last night. The feast was prepared by none other than the wonderful chef, Malcolm Johnson. The main event was a speech by Mary Ann Renick, reporter for the New York Times. Mrs. Frances Gresham, formerly Frances McGill, has just published her third book at only twenty-seven years of age. This one is entitled How to Get Along in an English Classroom. As I turn through my paper I see news of more classmates in the Sports Section. Sue Griffin, world champion wrestler, last night defeated again Togo Pogo from China. Glenora Janes, the beautiful blond from Ashland Bend, was last night named United States entrant in the Women's Tennis Singles of the Olympics. Pat Davis, pitcher for the New York Giants, walked all the batters that came up for Brooklyn. Nevertheless, the Giants won the World Series. Now I turn to the society page where find news of ever more classmates. Socialite Shirley Daniel, formerly Shirley Weatherly, gave another wonderful party last night. This one was in honor of an old classmate, Mrs. Neil Stroupe. She was formerly Patricia Ferrell and was recently selected Mrs. America of 1962. Neil Melton, famous heartbreaker of the 60's, has scored another triumphant hit in his lastest play, Three Sweethearts Have I . Betty Ormon, the beautiful divorcee, has done it again, married for the ninth time. This sets a new all time record. As I come to the last page of my paper, I see by the ads that: Miss Carolyn McLeod has set up a day nursery for pre-school children. Children of working mothers are especially wanted. Seth Holbrook, phone 45-678, will do janitor work in a high school gym. 40 In September of 1941 Miss Elizabeth Garrett greeted eight members of our present class. For various reasons, the remaining members of this first grade class moved or dropped out during the next eight years. The first three years we were in school we presented three operettas. Additional activities began when we reached the seventh grade. An outstanding event of this year was a trip to Ripley to see Gone With the Wind. In the eighth grade Mrs. Nan Renick was our spon- sor. That year we had a Christmas party at Pat Davis1 home. The next year Alberta Creasie and Iva Mae Hughey married and left us. Bobby Joe Miller and Geraldine Griggs dropped out for other reasons. Janie Hopkins, Kenneth Courson, and James McKee joined us. We began the tenth grade with Mr. Eugne Hamilton as our sponsor. We went to Tippah Tower on a hay ride for a wiener roast. Mary Beth Hobson married during the summer and did not begin with us this year. Frances Agee, Peggy Sills, Fay Taylor, William Bumpas, and Asa Jordan were dropped from the roll. In our Junior year, 32 were enrolled. With Mrs. Renick as our sponsor we gave our first big play, Cinderella Rose, in February. In April we honored the Seniors with a Junior-Senior Banquet centering around a rainbow theme. When we began our Junior year, we learned that we had lost Sue Davis and Fay Hobson, who had married, Ann Autry, Wade Courson, Junior Elliott, Junior Houston, Alton Jordan, Richard McKenzie, Nell Kimery, James McKee., Sam Norris, May Taylor, Ray Taylor, Junior Wilbanks, Joe Wilkerson, Joe Gross, and Robbie Dale Cox. Before the year was over Janie Hopkins moved. When we began our Senior year, we had only twenty-three. Mr. W. D. Johnson was selected as our sponsor. We welcomed Ray Jordan to our class this year. Our Senior play, Hillbilly Weddin was presented in February. V 41 Innua In the later part of November, Mr. Harrell summoned a group of students and teachers to discuss the new annual. The pictured below were told that they had been selected to edit the first annual in our new high school. The Yearling' was chosen for a name and with it went the hope that each year a new Yearling would come forth and each would be better than the last one. We of the staff have done our best to present to you an annual which you will treasure in years to come and one which you think will well represent our school. It has been a great pleasure for us to do this, and we sincerely hope each of you enjoys The 1953 Yearling. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Carolyn McLeod, Assistant Editor; Ouida McGill, Classes Editor; Joy Crum, Features Editor; Mrs. Nan Renick, Adviser. STANDING, BACK ROW: Frances McGill, Editor-in-chief; Leone Davis, Girls' Sports Editor; June Carpenter, Organizations Editor; Bobby Thompson, Business Manager; Jane Gresham, Assistant Classes Editor; Pat Autry. Assistant Business Manager. BACK ROW: Jimmy King, Boys' Sports Editor; Billy Ford, Photographer. FRONT ROW: Carolyn McLeod, forward; Jane Gresham, forward; Odel Hughey, guard; Ouida McGill, forward; Mary Anne Renick, guard; Margie Roach, forward. SECOND ROW: Corrinne Hudspeth, guard; Bobbie Akin, guard; Leone Davis, forward; Mary Louise Street, forward; Claudette Ferrell, guard. THIRD ROW: Coach W. D. Johnson, Sue Griffin, guard; Betty Ormon, guard; Frances McGill, guard. 43 mm PAT DAVIS F orward RICHARD McKENSIE F orward SETH HOLBROOK Center NEIL MELTON Guard JUNIOR ELLIOTT Guard JIMMY KING Guard BOBBY THOMPSON Guard COACH BROWN RSON MORRIS C Forwa rd BOBBY KING F orward ALVIE WILLIFORD Cente r via CARROLL TYPEWRITER CO. Compliments of Royal Typewriters Sales - Service - Supplies MR. AND MRS. J. B. FARESE Jackson, Tenn. BENTON COUNTY CO-OP Compliments of Seed - Feed - Fertilizer SOUTHERN ADVOCATE Compliments of ASHLAND BENTON CORPORATION LESLIE HUDSPETH A-B-C Standard Oil Compliments of ASHLAND CAFE BROWN’S BEAUTY SHOP A good place to meet and eat. Phone 4171 Phone 2411 E. H. WALKER STORE Tires - Batteries Car washing Groceries Pick-up and Lubrication Delivery General Merchantile AUTRY'S TEXACO STATION Havoline Motor Oil We welcome your business. Day phone 2321 Ashland Night 2322 Miss. • Compliments of O. E. DAVIS ASHLAND GARAGE Lion Station Compliments of W. O. NANCE Compliments of ASHLAND THEATER HARRISON AND CO. C. F. Crawford Compliments of Compliments of LENCE GROCERY M. W. GRAVES J. N. McGILiL R. P. McGILL'S STORE Plumber and Electrician Master Mix Feeds PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS They have made this book possible C. A. McGill J. A. Maxwell Bennett and Grant Lawson Mathis A. A. Autry Miss Mary E. Collins Miss Ruth Rhodes Joe H. Hensley Ashland Drug Co. Elmer Coats Ben Crum W. A. Ford Wayne Aycock C. B. Bright Jr. Nilene Simpson Miss Opal Williams Miss Betty Malone Vi' t ArtIM-