Dobyns Bennett High School - Maroon and Grey Yearbook (Kingsport, TN)

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President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary BOBBY THOMAS HUNTER WRIGHT BETTY POTEAT DOTTY TETER CLASS OF '53 HISTORY When we entered Dobyns-Bennett in 1949, the building was as new to the rest of the stu- dents as it was to us. That season was the last year we were state football champs. We tried to enter into school life, as much as possible, by being in Glee Club, marching band, and hav- ing a Freshman play, so by the end of the year the upper classmen considered us as bearable, though not wanted or needed. SOPHOMORE YEAR The fall of 1950 saw our football team fall in defeat, the first time in three years. We were consoled, though, by thoughts of a good basketball team. The District and Regional Tour- naments were held in our new Sprankle Gymnasium, and Kingsport almost became state basket- ball champs. Later a Chorus Festival in the spring had students aspiring to become opera stars. JUNIOR YEAR Mercy!! Please buy some popcorn!! was on our tongues as the Prom and Splash Party were on our minds. At all the football and basketball games we were seen wearily trudging through the crowds desperately trying to sell popcorn. After the midterm exams we were evaluated by the Southern Association of Secondary Schools. We Juniors, thinking we were smart, decided to wear uniforms of some nature to make the committee think we were in an institution. We were quite awed by the Junior Play, The Barretts, but a week later came the big event, the Junior-Senior Prom. No one could ever forget what a glorious time we had. Then came the realization We were Seniors. SENIOR YEAR This year we tried to walk around the halls with a dignified air, so we could impress the Freshmen. Of course, we never did quite succeed, but it was fun trying. Our football team improved greatly, and our basketball team was the best we were privi- liged to see. At the last football game of the season there weren't many dry eyes when the Senior members stepped out from the band. We ordered our cards and invitations with growing anticipation. By the time our Senior Banquet, Prom, and Splash Party were given, we were so excited our parents and teachers could- n't get near us. May 31 - our Baccalaureate Sermon and June 2 - our Graduation Those two days we shall never forget. Even though we are now Alumni of Dobyns-Bennett, we will always re- member the lessons we learned - not so much the material iD books, but the DfiHCiP1eS Of honesty, dependability, good character, and leadership. In four years we learned to look at events as an adult would look at them, not a chllfll. There WGFS many sad moments? there Were many happy moments. A11 these things Come into our minds when we review our high school days. The love, the guidance, and the friendship combine to make it one of the happiest times in our ife. FRESHMAN YEAR try men's souls! 7fs -n These are the times that

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