Central High School - Red and Black Yearbook (Phenix City, AL)

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NIUH HI RY One hot September morning a group of bewildered young children stood before the door of Central High School. The door was opened by two men-one tall with a wide grin and the other of medium height with a loud tie. Yes, they were Mr. Stough and Mr, Langley. But we were scared of them at first. The first two years were spent in picking out the jobs we would like to have when we got to be Seniors. Those endless periods we sat in study hall and watched the Seniors go to and fro! We'd be there some day. The day came when we got to be freshmen. lmagine being really and truly in high school. Did you notice how the boys would stand around and would ask. Did you know that Jean's wearing lipstick? .lust a little further across the room was a group of girls. They would say, Have you noticed that John is growing taller? Yes, those were the awkward days when even our mothers were ashamed of us. We got to be sophomores without very many scraps or trips to the office. About this time we realized there was no other school except Central. We really became a part of it. The Tri-Hi-Y Club was organized. Many girls from the Senior l classes were asked to loin. Another year passed and we became iuniors. You know, the people that give the Seniors the most competition. We gave the annual Junior-Senior reception. We thought we were something. The last year of our high school days came slowly toward us-yet, in a way, much too fast. Miss Mary Frances Gibbs and Mrs. Nelle Seale Coulter were our able sponsors. Our first iob was to elect class officers. Dan Hodge was elected President, Joyce Griffin, Vice-President, Marie Aaron, Secretary, and Dorothy Hicks, Treasurer. We presented our Senior Carnival, which proved to be the best ever .put on at Central. Enough money was made to fix a sidewalk at the east wing of the building. We presented our Senior Minstrel in March. lt was put on twice and was enioyed by the largest number of people ever to attend a Senior Minstrel at Central. Now the time has come for Mr. Stough to present our diplomas. This same group of boys and girls are ready for Mr. Langley and Mr. Stough to show them the door-the same door they were told to come into six years ago. They have prepared us to take our places in a war-torn world to protect the democratic ideals which we have enjoyed at Central. -DOROTHY POOLE, Class Historian.

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ug p ll fTune-American Prayeri ir if ir A prayer we would offer thee, Father, A prayer that is humble and low, Lend us thy strength and courage, Lord Into this turmoil to go. As we leave teachers, friends, ALMA MATER, Take our paths alone. Moy we cherish these mem'ries forever And think of joys we have known. Though some will go into battle, On the fields of strife over there, We will always remember And offer to God our prayer: That soon may the forces of evil Fall ot last on their knees, With the flag of thy Kingdom of Heaven Flying High in the breeze! Protect us forever from evil And guide us through life, and then May we remember Central, And pray to God . . , AMEN. --DAN HODGE

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fail! WZ!! and 7wfZamef4Zl We, the Class of l943, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare This our last will and testament in manner and To the Senior Il's we bequeath The grounds. To Mrs. Coulter and Miss Gibbs we wrinkles that have appeared on Their and patiently. , To Mr. Stough and Mr. Langley we form as follows: -SECTION I honor of completing The walks, curbs, and drives on The school ssctioisi ii , bequeath our sympathy and a iar of night cream To remove The brows since they have been dealing with us so willingly secriorsi iii I bequeath our Tremendous amount of executive ability and poise. SECTION IV To the faculty and students we leave the promise to uphold the spirit of Central and to help smash the Axisl ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM SECTION V I. Barbara Carroll wills a few excess pounds to Marguerite Gamble. 2. Joyce Stockton leaves her sophisticated manners to Pauline Besdnt. Sara Kirk beaueaths her Hedy LaMarr glamour to Sue Lauderdale. 4. Elwynn Stephens wills her girlish giggles to Nell Edge. 5 Libba Ratliff leaves her beauty to Betty Brooks and her admirable ways to June Dudley, Frances Modling leaves to Katherine Smith her oratorical ability. 7. Edith Claridy wills to Martha Chappell her knowledge of shorthand. 8. Martha Jean Bland beaueaths her good grades to Martha Nell Little. 3. of 9. Edna Earl Gray leaves her sweet disposition to Juanita Fuller. IO. Harley Haralson leaves his ability to play pool to Harry Harrelson. ' Il. Jeanne McKinnon wills her Cheer Leader's sweater to Betty Harrelson, and To Nora Warren she leaves her reducing diet. ITEM I2. Elroy Hicks leaves his ability to snooze in class to Clifford Claridy and his position of copiIot To Mack Rosso. ITEM l3. Marie Aaron beaueaths to Vera Leslie Matthews the privilege of being Carnival Queen, and to Mildred Allen her way with the boys. ITEM I4. Faye Slocumb leaves her ability to charm all The boys to Kathleen Burks. ITEM IS. Dolly Zagar leaves her permits to cl-ass and her Betty Grable figure to Margaret Jackson. ITEM lo. Dan Hodge leaves his plug of chewing tobacco and his office of Senior Class president to Frank Grimes. - ITEM I7. Emory Carlisle bequeaths his fishing poles and can of bait to Billy Farrar. ITEM I8. Arthur Singleton leaves his wavy hair to Lawrence Wilson. ITEM IQ. Albert Fortune leaves his profile and his familiar giggle To Darrall Foster. ITEM 20. Pitts Parker leaves his beautiful, red wavy hair to Harvey Knowles. ITEM QI. Rebecca Harrell leaves her shyness to Dora Frances Jones. ITEM 22. Marion Love wills her silver skates To Ruby Horne. g ITEM 23. Barbara Buce wills her ignorance to Lois Barbee. ITEM 24. Edna Perkins wills to Helen Strickland her very modest ways and talkative manner. ITEM 25. Inez Scott wills her seat on the back row in National Government to Edna Duke. ITEM 26. Mary Richards leaves To Helen McLemore her lunch period priority of the softball field. ITEM 27. Helen Jackson leaves her love for picture shows 1PalaceI to Helen Thornton and her seat in Glee Club to Marie Caldwell.