Bessemer Academy - Reflections Yearbook (Bessemer, AL)

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Class Misterij As we look back over the years, we find that we have come a very long way. We began our days as Bessemer Academy students in a renovated red nursing home. The highlight of our first year was learning that our mascot would be the 'Rebels'. As second graders, we moved to the new building just up the road. Finally, we began to enjoy the luxuries of air-conditioning and large rooms. Things were beginning to look up for us. The next few years went very smooth, but it was not until the sixth grade when we came into our own. During this year we became famous for the ‘battles’ in history and our respect for Sarge — Miss Whitington. Jr. High soon followed and everyone loved our new found freedom. Combination lockers, games, and changing classes made school tolerable. During our first year of high school we all began to open up to the world. Although the reputation of an undisciplined class had been attached to us, we began to mature. Our sophomore year was a big one. We built our first float and found out first hand that studying was a necessary evil. We also learned that we really did not know everything after all. At the end of this year we were merging with Faith. Since the two schools had been fierce rivals, many students were wary of the situation. When our Junior year rolled around we were ready to go. We made friends with the new students from Faith and established a loyalty that was never altered. We never really wanted to admit it, but we could see that we were growing up. This was a major feat for a class whose motto was, “If it’s not required, don’t do it!” At last the Senior year. Pictures, ordering caps and gowns, and sending out invitations, were only part of the fun. W e were the second graduating class of Bessemer Faith Academy and along the way we had the friends and memories to last a lifetime. — Philip Earnest Faith School started for us hack in an old hospital. Looking hack, we remember how very young and scared we were. Then we learned that Faith held a key to meeting new people and making new friends. W hen we were in the third grade, we moved from the old hospital building into a new Faith School at Coleman Lakes. Our class started coming together in our sophomore year. That was the year we received our class rings and started looking forward to being big Seniors.” Then we learned we were to merge with our arch-rival. Bessemer Academy . This brought about many mixed feelings. As our junior year began at Bessemer Faith Academy, we made alot of adjustments, but we managed. We made friends with our rivals, and we have many wonderful memories to go with us as we graduate. As our senior year comes to a close, we no longer think of it as Bessemer and Faith. It is one school and the best school. Jan Blankenship a L k

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IJennifer Marie Srwin ‘Joanna Qarrctt Barbara Kay Mill John Robert Mollintan Cynthia Diane Moneycutt Marvin Cee Myde Kimberly Kutlt Jones Brian Delane Kidd Paul Andrew Cenderman Michael Wayne Cony Senior 21

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 Class Poem Looking back on years gone b . Times hc smiled, laughed, and cried, Wc see the friends and think of memories shared. For the future we are ready, and yet a little scared. Our parents tell us not to worry; It will all come together, so do not hurry. With graduation day drawing nearer. Our friendships seem so much dearer. Side by side we walk down the aisle It is hard to hide our excited smiles. We stand here together, yet all alone. Look at us now. and see how we have grown. Mere we are waiting, diplomas in hand. Ready to go out and conquer the land. We are no longer children who used to play. We are all grown up and on our way. Sheila Cooley