Fairfield High School - Crucible Yearbook (Fairfield, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1956 volume:

W ood Ward These 4 Years... Your annual this year takes you through four of the most exciting and enjoyable years of your schooling. Through pictures and stories, the most outstanding academic and social events are recorded in your Crucible; the theme of which is the Pageant of High School Life. As you turn through the pages of this book, you will find your activities and your class pictures done up in such a way as to bring out your high school life in four acts. First, the Freshmen—timid, bewildered and hopeful; second, the Sophomores—not quite so timid, bewildered no more, and more hopeful; then the Juniors—adjusted, assuming responsibilities, and looking forward to their senior year; and finally the Seniors—dignified, assured and looking forward to college. DEDICATION . . . Because you have been a great inspiration to us and have guided us when the going got rough; because you always had a smile for everyone; and because you put your whole self into anything you did—we, the Senior Class of 1956, dedicate our annual to Mr. Henderson Walker... m fi The Board of Education MR. C. J. SMITHSON President MR. C. J. DONALD Vice-President MR. E. W. BERRY DR. B. S. CARPENTER Superintendent . . . Though seldom seen by many of the students, this man s untiring endeavors are felt by all. His work with the Board of Education has brought us the competent staff of teachers we have today; but this work has gone far beyond the academic status, it has reached into the welfare and comfort of the students. By his careful planning, we have the advantages of the most modern school equipment. Though his job is a highly respected one and his activities go not only into the community but into the state as well, you'll always find a warm attitude from Mr. Nunn toward you, the individual student. The Principal......... Mr. Walker came to Fairfield High School four years ago, the same year that we came as freshmen. Having started with us, he always referred to us as his class. He is the only principal with whom we have been associated, and we feel that no one else could have taken his place. We have been fortunate to have a principal, who even though he may have had a great many things on his mind, always had a smile and a friendly hello for everyone. His willingness to aid and counsel at all times has been an inspiration to all of us. We think of Mr. Henderson Walker not only as our principal but as a sincere friend whom we may call upon at any time. Faculty Mr John Armstrong Social Studies. Coaching Mr. Bobby Bearden Diversified Occupations Mr. Stuart Box Physics, Chemistry Miss Lola Clarke English Mrs. Janette B. Darnell General Science. Mathematics Miss Anna Ria Davis English Mr. Robert C. England Biology, Coaching Mrs. Mary Glee Farley Commercial Subjects Mr. W. C. Fields Band Faculty Mr. Robert E. Griffith Social Studies, Coaching Mrs. Hilton V. Hammond Art M . Robert P Hewlett General Science, Guidanc Mil Alma Haya Howell English, French Min Virginia Johnston Mathematics Mr C. J. Kelley Music Mrs. Margaret A. Lawson English Mis Nell Lowery Typing Miss Dorothy McLeod Physical Education Faculty Mrs. Angle Monroe Mathematic Mr. Bu h H. Mumpowe Driver Training Mr . Nadine Phillip Lunchroom Supervitor Mr . Eloi e S. Piper Social Studies Mr . Dori C. Ring dorf Home Economics Mr. J. A. Routledge Machine Shop Mr Homer Smiles Physical Education, Coach Ml  Both Stone English, Guidance Mrs. Annie Glenn Wood library Mr . Bertha P. Wright Registrar Student Assistants PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE Left to right: lit Row: Jim Brook , Cedi Vernon, Robert Guerry, Allen Carmichael. 2nd Rowi Gall Smith, Mr . Wright. George Alexander, Larry Scott, Frank Barnes, Danny DeVie e. 3rd Row. Shirley McGinn! , Georgia Ann Dillard, Nancy My art, Loogene Camper, Dolore Gober, Mary loulto lee. Martha Cunningham, Joyce Catev GUIDANCE OFFICE Loft to right, lit tow. Sherry Chandler, Beverly Florey. Tommie Lou Hilton, Mi  Stone. Carolyn Dulaney, Josephine Ragtma. 2nd Row: Mortho Ann Richard on. Jacklyn Shell, Mary Elizabeth Baker. Carol Cartledgc, Mr. Hewlett, Barbara Ma  cy, Pat La Russa, Ann NichoW. Roxie Shell. MRS. DARNELL'S HOMEROOM left to fight, Itt Row: Ronald Byrd, Eddie Custred, Sam Sox, larry Clark, Michael Shield . Larkin Weekley, James Rogers, Bobby Campbell, Donny John, Perry Green. 2nd Row: Frances Fostor, Betty Joyce Whitson. Marilyn Alverson, Nancy Macon, Carolyn Joiner, Angie Leo, Jerilyn llndberg, Eva Brandon, Robert Stagg. Mrs. Darnell. . 3rd Row: Carol Gardner, Charlotte Pike, Mary Alice McGibony, Linda Joyce Barnes, Marjorie Warned, Nancy Batson. Lynn Blackburn, Joe Stricklin, Larry Stewart. THE F R MISS McLEOD'S HOMEROOM Left to right, lat Row: Jimmy Fortner, Sterling Hicks, Roland Kyle, George Bailey, Bill Guthrie, Wilson Talmadge, Bill Yates, David Glover. 2nd Row: Miss McLeod, Mary Drewry, Ginger McLean, Jean Barber, Joan Howell, Shari Crooks, Mary Lynne Sapp, Jacquelyn Anthony, Flora Porteous, Phillip Dawson. 3rd Row: Ronald Chambers, James Fancher, Catherine Robinson, Maureen Kelley, Jeanette Thomason, Sandra Carter, Carolyn Cofer, Jimmy Bonds. 4th Row: Leon Vernon, Ronnie Ray, Robert McNair, Robert Shaw. MR. SMILES'S HOMEROOM Left to right, 1st Row: Charles Edmund , Billy Lewis, David Moore, Glenn Northcutt, Leon McElroy, Bernard McElroy, Melford Eipey, Charles Maples. Jerry Hammond. 2nd Row: John Collins, Thomas Jones, Albert Hughes. Narcie Huchko, Peggy Chapman, Margie Anderson, Emma Jean Everftt, Nancy Johnson, Mary Ellen Austin. Unda Isaacs, Mary Ann LaRussa. 3rd Row: Mr. Smiles, Jimmy Hayea, Henryetta Hall, Madalyn McCauley, Peggy Harrison, Sherrell Ponder. Betty Downs, Ramona Meynord, Loretta Gambrel I. Roy Sisco. E S H M E N MISS STONE'S HOMEROOM Left to right, 1st Row: Ronnie Trammell, John McKennon. Neil Odom, Robert Pilkerton, Frankie Mc-Carver, Lloyd Cagle, Kon Robinson, Jimmy Hayes, Mickey Walker, Richard Mitchell, 2nd Row: Miss Stone. Scarlett Craig, Marcella Bridges, Martha Nelson. Ann Haley, Connie Wagner, Carolyn Thrailklll, Bettye Welsh, Fay Kelso, Florene Harrison, Don Hicks 3rd Row: Jimmy Hood, Phillip Ozbolt, Sylvia Kenlovitz, Rosemary Shannon. Patricia Graham, Lois Walton, Catherine Harden, Rebecca Bruce. Robert Glaze. Jerry Patterson. ijSy MR. ARMSTRONG'S HOMEROOM left to right, lat Row: Richard Barnea, Jerry Gaut, Jerry Vanderver, Jerry Aahworth, James Graveman, Edwin Whitaon, Jack Davia. Leon Woodall. 2nd Row: Larry Scott, Jimmy Carl Harria, Roxle Shell, Nancy Jonea, Margaret Naugber, Tommie loo Hilton, Wilma Cain, Joaephine Raguaaa, Roae Marie Geglieno, Dean Wright, Forreat Gravlee. 3rd Row: Lambert Richarda, Larry Moreland, Anita Maaaey, Carolyn tangaton, Mary louiae lee, Joan Kurtts, Jackie Cloere, Fay Kilbum, Emily Carter, Mr. Armatrong. THE SOPH MRS. LAWSON'S HOMEROOM left to right, lat Row: George Warn, Dan Bradford, Stephen Teal, Claude Blackatone. Charlea Seaaiona, Botch laoghlin, L A. Lambert, Joe Freeman. 2nd Row: Jimmy Meadowa, Peggy Shoemaker, Myma Comby, Gail Smith, Vanoni Nesbitt, Barbara Oateen. Sue lindberg. Francea Kendrick, Mignon Marsh, Mr , lawaon. 3rd Row: Jamea Johnaon. Mike Pitta, Carolyn Welborn, Joloene Thomaaon, Jackie Gallupa, Sherrill Jackaon, Billy Hunter. MISS LOWERY'S HOMEROOM Left lo right, 1st Row: Joe Arnold. Jerry Holland, Williem Hicks, Rey Crump, Richard Searcy, Jerry Hubbard, Paul Berschied, Adam Williamson, Prank Bond, Johnny Bailey. 2nd tow: leland Daniel, Annie Berthon, Cathy Cockrell, Joan McMeekin, Carolyn Dulaney. Elizabeth Kneistey, Nancy Brown. Helen Conner, Charles Dean. Terry Reynolds. Miss Lowery. 3rd Row: Buddy Harrison, Sandra Smith, Martha Ann Richardson, Ann Nichols, Carolyn Mauldin, Nancy Murdock, Barbara Massey, Bob Hardy, Don Parker. O M O R E S MRS. MONROE'S HOMEROOM left to right, 1st Row: Douglas Paffe, Wayne Gillum, Jon Blackstone, Ward Haarbauer, Billy Mitchell, Otis Manor. David Harris, Danny DeViese. 2nd Row: Douglas Hollifield, Neal Spangler, Jerrie lou Brown, Gayle Reeves. Beverly Florey, Judy McGowan, Brenda Bradley, Joe Edwards. 3rd Row: Mrs. Monroe, Paul Bowers, Charles Cunningham, Barbara Fleet, Nancy Deloach, Judy Houk, Mary Elizabeth Baker, Johnny Campbell, LcGrant Sims. Jack Sadler Woodie Adkins Caila Harrell President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer The Juniors The Junior Class of 1955-56 was an outstanding class. The members of the class achieved many honors in scholastic work and in extra activities. The class boasted of two cheerleaders, four majorettes, and a girl wearing the Miss Homecoming crown. We had a number of boys who were outstanding in all different sports. Most of the juniors participated in many of the activities of the clubs. Thirty members of our class were initiated into the Beta Club and a large number were Thespians. With such an outstanding junior year, we can well look forward to an outstanding senior year. Bette Adams Woodie Adkins George Alexander Gwen Allen William Atkins Brad Bishop Robert Blakey Patti Blanton Doris Brensinger Jimmie Wayne Brooks Jerry Bruce Robert Byrd Carol Cartledge Sherry Chandler Morris A. Childers Lundy Clements Linda Clowdus Ann Collins Mildred Crooks John Crumpton Martha Ann Cunningham Cecil A. Davis Gail Davis Georgia Anne Dillard Shirley Dobbs Royce Earwood Bill Farrington Sue Flynn Helen Glasgow Tom Glasgow W. C. Gordon Alva Hope Gregg James Hardy Caila Harrell James P. Harris Donald Harrison Mary Alice Hazel Peggy Hester Patricia Hicks Richard Higdon Martha Holder Carolyn Horne Betty F. Johnson Edna Earle Johnson Tommy Kincaid Sandra King James Kenneth Knighten Iva Elaine Landreth Patricia LaRussa Marion Lindsay Bill Logan Sue Looney Barbara Sue May Benny May Mitzi McAvoy Gail Patterson McClain Shirley McGinnis Bob Moore James Harold Murdock Nancy Myers James Odom Don Parks Bobby Phillips Carl Edward Ponder, Jr. Cecil Ponder Peggy Porteous Shirley Ann Reach Carl Arnold Register David Roberts Jack Ellwood Sadler Doug Sager Saundra Ray Scott Jacklyn Shell Nina Sicola Mary Sloan Carolyn Smith Essie Jean Smith George Gerald SrT Jayne Ann Teat Roy Tribble Rita Trucks Cecil Vernon Kay Walters Nancy Jo Webb NOT PICTURED Jerry Benson Tommy Buchanan John Eason Yvonne Hyde Ronald Lowery Jimmy Mitchell Jim Matos Charles Penny Joseph Robinson Gerald Thomas Judy Ward Joe Wilson WITHDRAWN Joe Knight Jerry Farris President Ken Nolen Vice-President Barbara Hanes Secretary-Treasurer THE SENIORS We have climbed to the top of the ladder of our high school education. For some this is the end—others just the beginning. We are proud of the fine record we have made in our high school career. Our accomplishments are many. We have excelled in accomplishment in the Beta Club, Thespians, and sports. When we entered high school four years ago, our class was the largest freshman class in the history of the Fairfield School System. As we have gone from class to class, our number has increased rather than decreased. Now that we are seniors ready to graduate, our quest has not ended. Attainment of knowledge is our destination, and success is our goal. The Seniors . . . HUBERT GRANT ALEXANDER. JR. Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Who's Who 4; F-Club 2. 3, 4 JACK ANDERSON F-Club 3, 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 1, 4; Hi-Y 1; Art Club 1, 2. 3 JERRY ANDERSON F-Club 3. 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 1; Art Club 1, 2 BARBARA LOUISE BAILEY Thespians 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 1, 3, 4 Pres. 2; Student Council 3; Beta Club 3 Sec. 4; Who's Who 4 FRANK DELNARD BARNES Band 1; Art Club 3; Red Cross 3; Baseball 2; Office Ass't 4 HARRIET BATSON Chi-Y 1; Tri-Y 2; Delta-Y 4; Art Club 1; D. O. 4 JIMMY BAYLISS Machine Shop ROBERT E. BIBBY Football 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Machine Shop 3. 4; F-Club 2, 3, 4. J. D. BLACKSTONE Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1. 3. 4; Who's Who 4; F-Club 2, 3. 4. BETTY LOUISE BONNER West End 1, 2, 3; Dramatics Club; Red Cross, Y-Teens; Marshall lougene camper Beta Club 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, Pres. 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 FRANKIE JOE CANANT Hi-Y 1, 2; Basketball 2; Machine Shop 3, 4. STRATHUR ALLEN CARMICHAEL, JR. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 4; Cheerleader 3; Thespians 3, 4; F-Club 2, 3, 4 JOYCE CATES Art Club 2, 3, Sec. 3 Vice Pres. 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; F.T.A. 2, 3 Vice Pres. 4. ROBERT WAYNE CLARK Beta Club 3, 4; Boys State 3; Student Council 1, 4; Art Club 2, 3 ELLEN COLLINS Rutledge 1; Glee Club 1; Y-Teens 2, 3; D. O. 4 ROBERT EDWIN CONE Greenville High 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Fairfield High 4 CHARLES COOPER Beta Club 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4 CAROL GWENDOLYN COX Hi-Life Staff 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Crucible Staff 3, 4; Who's Who 4 CHARLES EDWIN CRUMP Rutledge 1; D. O. 3 The Seniors . . . BARBARA ANN CUNNINGHAM French Club 2, 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Crucible Co-Editor 4; Girls State 3 BOBBY DAVIS Hi-Y 1; Red Cross 2; Machine Shop 4; Woodwork 3 WILLIAM A. DAVIS F-Club 2, 3, 4; Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2; Hi-Y 1 ANITA DE LOACH Hueytown 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Library Ass'f 3; D. O. Club 4; Red Cross 4 CAROLYN SUE DONNOR Choir 1; Y-Teens PAT ESTOCK Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; F.T.A. 3; D. O. Club 4; Future Nurses Club 4 JIMMY EVERITT Crucible 4; Hi-Life 3, 4; Hi-Y 1; Art Club 1; Student Council 1 icppv FARRIS Beta Club 3, 4; F-Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 2. 3, 4; Junior Class Pres.; Senior Class Pres. JO ANN FITZGERALD Majorette 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2; F.T.A. Club 2; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; D. O. Club 4 MARTHA ALICE FLOREY Y-Teens 1, 2. 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Beta Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Hi-Life 3, 4 nan freeman Beta Club 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Who's Who 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3. 4 MAURICE GAUT Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Ensemble 2. 4 SHERROD GIBSON French Club; Speech Club WALTER H. GLASGOW III Beta Club 3, 4; F-Club 3. 4; Boys State 3; Crucible Co-Editor 4; Who's Who 4 CHARLES GLASS Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 3; Machine Shop 4; F-Club 2, 3; Art Club 2 DOLORES KATHERINE GOBER Beta Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Thespians 2. 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Outstanding Student 3 JERALDEAN GODSEY F.T.A. 1, 2; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; C. S.U. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4 PATSY GORDON D. O. Club 3; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3, 4; Red Cross 2 JAMES ROBERT GUERRY Football }, 2. 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; F-Club 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2 JIMMY JOE GUNTER Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1; Thespians 2; B-Team Football 1 The Seniors . . . BILL GUTHRIE Stage Crew 2. 3, 4; Choir 2. 3, 4; Ansemble 2, 4 BARBARA SUE HANES Red Cross 2; Commercial Club p, 4; Delta-Y Pres. 4; F.T.A. 4; Who's Who 4 JOE HARVEY Band 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3 DONALD WAYNE HELMS Rutledge I; Baseball 2; F.T.A. 2, 3; Art Club 2, 3 STEVE HILTON Art Club 1, 2, 3 OMA LEE HOFFMAN Y-Teens 3, 4; Choir 3; Who's Who 4 WILLIAM O. HOLLAND French Club 2; Band 1; Machine Shop 3; Red Cross 4 HARRIET HOLLIFIELD Beta Club 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Crucible Business Manager 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 MICHAEL HOUK Machine Shop 3; Art Club 2; Football 1; Woodwork 4 GLENDA FAY HUCHKO Y-Teens 1, 2. 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2; C. S. U. 3. 4 DALE HUDSON Band 1, 2, 3; Choir 3, 4; All-State Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. Band 3; Pres. Music Club 4 ELEANOR ANN JACKSON D. O. Club 4; Future Nurses Club 4; F.T.A.; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 BARBARA ANN JOHNSON Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3; Red Cross 1, 4 JIMMY JOHNSON Track 4; D. O. Club 3, 4; Baseball 2 ROBERT E. JONES Crucible Business Manager 4; French Club 2. 3; F.T.A. 2. 3, 4; Art Club 2, 3; Usher Club 3, 4 PATRICIA KAY Beta Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, Pres. 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Thespians 2. 3, 4; Student Council Vice Pres. 4 PAT KELLEY Hi-Y 1, 2; Art Club 2. 3 JIMMY LACKEY Football 2, 4; Football Manager 3; F-Club 3, 4; French Club 2; Thespians 4 MICHAEL J. LAUGHLIN Foobtall 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; F-Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Pres. 4; Beta Club 3, 4 DOROTHY LANELL LAWLEY Future Nurses Club 3, 4; Student Council 1; Science Club 1 The Seniors . . ANGIE LEO Delta-Y 4; Tri-Y 3; Chi-Y 1 PEGGY SUE LONG Driver Training 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Ass't 4 JERRY MAPLES DOROTHY MARKHAM Delfa-Y 4; Future Nurses Club 4; Beta Club 4; Art 2 JACQUELINE MITCHELL Beta Club 3,4; Commercial Club 3, 4; D. O. Club 4; Choir 2, 3; F.T.A. 3, 4 KENNETH McHANEY Hi-Y 1. 2; Beta Club 3,4; Office Ass't 4 doris McLaughlin Art Club 2. 3, 4 FRAN MOSELEY Delta-Y 4; Tri-Y 3; Beauty Show Representative 4; D. O. Club 4 DELORAS LOU MURCHISON Beta Club 3, 4; Student Council 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; F.T.A. 3, 4 RONALD MURRAY Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Machine Shop 4; F-Club 3, 4 MILTON NABORS Beta Club 3, 4; Usher Club 3, 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Life 4; Who's Who 4 GERALD NEAVES Art Club T, 2. 3. 4; Homeroom Pres. 1; Red Cross 4 MILTON NESBITT JR. Red Cross 1, 2. 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 4; Homeroom Vice Pres. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2; Ugly Boy Representative 1, 2, 3 CHARLES NIMMER D. O. Club 4; Cottage Hill School 1 KENNETH NOLEN Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; F-Club 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4 PATSY ANN PATRICK Beta Club 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Dental Clinic Queen 3; Homecoming Queen 2; Beauty Show Representative 2, 3, 4 SARA NELL PATRICK Choir 1, 2. 3, 4; D. O. Club 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3, 4; Red Cross 1. 2; Beauty Show Representative 4 BOBBY PHILLIPS Football 2, 4; Football Manager 3; Track 2, 3, 4; F-Club 3. 4; Art Club 2, 3 SAMMY L. .PLAIA Art Club 2. 4; Hi-Y 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; F-Club 3, 4; Machine Shop 4 PEGGY JANE REAVES Beta Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1; Thespians 2. 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4 The Seniors . . . ANN REYNOLDS Thespians 2. 3, 4; Future Nurses Club Pres. 4; D. O. Club 4; F.T.A. 2. 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 JUNE RICHARDS Rutledge 1; Glee Club 1; Y-Teens 2, 3; Future Nurses Club Vice Pres. 4; D. O. Club Reporter 4 JO ANN RIZZO Beauty Show Representative; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Ass't 3, 4; Office Ass't 3, 4 JO ANN RUSHING Art Club 1, 2; Beauty Show Representative 1; C.S.U. 3, 4 JOE SANDERS Beta Club 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Student Council 4 JANICE SAPP Choir 1, 2; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Ass't 2, 3, 4; Driver Training 3 MARGARET SARINOPOULOS Hi-Life Co-Editor 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Prep Prattle Reporter 3; French Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 ELLEN SESSIONS Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 PAT SHANNON Choir 1, 2. 3. 4; Red Cross 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Pres 3; Thespians 4; Beauty Representative 2, 3, 4 BARBARA NELL SHARBUTT D. O. Club 3, 4 Sec. 4; Hueytown 1, 2; Red Cross 3; Choir 3 JO ANN SHARBUTT D. O. Club 3, 4 Treas 4; Hueytown 1, 2; Red Cross 3; Choir 3 ALICE FAYE SHEARER Cottage Hill 1, 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 JO ANN SHIPMAN Beta Club 3, 4; Red Cross 1, 2. 3, 4 Pres. 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4 Sec.; Hi-Life Co-Editor 3, 4; Future Teachers Assn. SALLY SIDES Choir 1; Art Club 2; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 JUDY CASON SIMS Boaz High; Band; Choir PATSY SLOAN Student Council 3; Beta Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3f 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2 SUE SMITH Thespians; Perry, Georgia; Future Nurses Club; Ensemble; Delta-Y 4 MARY LOUISE SNYDER D. O. Club 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 JOE SOX Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Crucible 4 KENNETH STAGG Machine Shop The Seniors . . . PATSY STALLINGS Hueytown 2; Tri-Y 3; Choir 3, 4; Delta-Y 4 CINDY STEELE Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. 1; Lutcher, Louisiana, 2, 3; Girls Athletic Club 2, 3; D. O. Club 4; Delta-Y 1 EARNEST STOCKS Beta Club 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F-Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 1 MERITA ANN STYLES Art Club 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Delta-Y 4; Driver Training JOY MARIE SUDDETH Beta Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 1; Rutledge 1 ROY SWIFT Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; F-Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4 JACKIE THOMAS Hi-Life 4; Crucible 3; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 1, 2; Chi-Y 1, 2 JANET THOMAS Y-Teens 1. 2. 3, 4; Red Cross 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4 PEGGY TICE Ensley I, 2; Cheerleader 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Red Cross 4; Y-Teens PATRICIA ANN TOWNS Y-Teens 1, 4; Band 1 MARJORIE ANN WALTZ Art Club 1; French Club 2, 3; Beta Club 3; F.T.A. 3; Crucible 2, 3 GLORIA WATERS Student Council 1, 2; Crucible Class Editor 4; Beta Club 4; Commercial Club 3, 4 Vice Pres. 4; F.T.A. 3, 4 Sec. 4 JOYCE WHITEN Commercial Club 3, 4; Delta-Y 4; F.T.A. 4 CHARLES WILLIAMS Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; F-Club 3, 4; Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2 ROBERT DONALD WILSON Art Club; Thespians; Football B-Team 1 RUTH ANN WOODS Beta Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Alternate 4; Beauty Representative 2, 3, 4 NOT PICTURED GLEN CAPPS LEON HARVEY THOMAS NELSON ROBERT NORRIS DANIEL LEWIS PATE ROBERT PATTON PAT RAMSEY NELSON SHANNON OUTSTANDING GRANT ALEXANDER President of F-Club LOUGENE CAMPER President of Commercial Club JERRY FARRIS President of Beta Club President of Senior Class BARBARA HANES President of Delta-Y-Teens JOE HARVEY President of Band DALE HUDSON President of Music Appreciation Club PAT KAY President of Future Teachers Club SENIORS MIKE LAUGHLIN President of Student Council MILTON NABORS President of Thespians CHARLES NIMMER President of D. O. Club JOE SANDERS President of Choir BARBARA CUNNINGHAM Co-Editor of The Crucible TONY GLASGOW Co-Editor of The Crucible MARGARET SARINOPOULOS Co-Editor of Hi-Life JO ANN SHIPMAN Co-Editor of Hi-Life, President of Red Cross EXCHANGE CLUB STUDENTS OF THE MONTH September Pat Kay October Jerry Farris November Mike laughlin December Dolores Gober January Milton Nabors February Harriet Hollifield March Tony Glasgow April Margaret Sarinopoulos May Joe Sanders Mike Laughlin President Pat Kay Vice-President Martha Florey Secretary The Student Council The Student Council is the most important organization in school. It stands ever ready to help and to guide its smaller brothers and sisters by promoting among the students friendship and a better understanding of and participation in our school's many activities. Every member is elected by the students. These members include the officers, homeroom representatives, and three faculty advisors. The officers consist of a president, a vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer. The Fairfield High Student Council is a member of the Alabama Association of Student Councils, and each year the officers for the next year are sent to the Student Council Convention to learn about their jobs. The Student Council, each year, undertakes the achievement of a major project which concerns and benefits the school. The major project this year was to get new curtains and runners for the auditorium. Sponsors Mr. Robert Griffith Miss Dorothy McLeod Mr. Robert Hewlett Seniors Wayne Clark Charles Cooper Joe Sanders Nan Freeman Juniors Brad Bishop Jack Sadler Carolyn Smith Gerald Smith Sophomores Jon Blackstone Butch Laughlin Larry Moreland Ann Nichols Freshmen George Bailey Bernard McElroy Faye Kelso Ollie Knighten -J Co-Editor Co-Editor Co-Business Manager Co-Business Manager Barbara Cunningham Tony Glasgow Harriet Hollifield Robert Jones THE 1956 We, the 1956 Crucible Staff, feel that this year was crowded with memorable events. Memorable to such an extent that they should be recorded for you to look back on in years to come. School spirit was extra high and the student body worked for the best of everything. Sponsor Sponsor Co-Photographer Co-Photographer Miss Lola Clarke Miss Alma Hays Howell Ward Haarbauer William Hicks Art Editor Marjorie Walz Co-Class Editor Gwen Cox Co-Class Editor Gloria Waters Club Editor Joyce Cates CRUCIBLE We, the Crucible Staff, hope that this year's annual captured some of the year's spirit and may in some way enrich your memories of high school life in days to come. Assistant Club Editor Feature Editor Sports Editor Junior Representative Patsy Patrick Dolores Gober Joe Sox Mildred Crooks Co-Editor Margaret Sarinopoulos Co-Editor Jo Ann Shipman Business Manager Sponsor Milton Nabors Miss Anna Ria Davis THE H I - L I F E The Hi-Life is edited and published by the students of the school. Its purpose is to mirror the endeavors and school spirit of the entire student body. Devoting a period each day to its publication, staff members consider that their responsibility is to assemble and report honest reflections of the activities, achievements, and attitudes in social life, scholarship, and the field of sports. HI - LIFE STAFF Co-Social Editor Martha Florey Co-Social Editor Nan Freeman Feature Editor Barbara Bailey Co-Feature Writer Anita DeLoach Co-Feature Writer Ruth Woods News Editor Jerry Farris Co-Art Editor Jackie Thomas Co-Art Editor Archie Williamson Reporter Carolyn Smith Reporter Woodie Adkins Co-Sports Editor Jimmy Everitt Co-Sports Editor Joe Sox THE BAND Last spring the band was given a rating of good'' at the All-State Band Contest in Tuscaloosa. The band has accomplished much under its new director, Mr. W. C. Fields. At the half-time of each ball game it supplied a good show, and participated in many parades throughout the year. Left lo right. 1st Row: Patty Patrick. Sandra King, Mildred Crooks, AAJtzi McAvoy, Sandra Smith. Sue Looney. 2nd Row: Jerry Vanderver, Frank Bond, Jerry Holland, Stephen Teal, Mary Ann LaRutta, Peggy Simmons, Brenda Pruitt, John McKinnon, Ray Crump, Tee Dent Ponder, Cathy Cockrell, Roy Sisco. 3rd Row: Hugh Houk, Clifford Hardy, William Hicks, Archie Williamson, Jerry Ashworth. Bobby Phillips, Joseph Robinson, Mike Pitts. Lundy Clements, W. C. Gordon, Faye Kolso, Minnette Giddens 4th Row: Richard Harkins, Giles Duncan, Woodie Adkins, Jerry Gaut, Gerald Thomas, Joe Sox, Johnny Bailey, Roy Tribble, Phillip Dawson, Jackie Anthony, Joan McMeekin, Joe Harvey. Loretta Gambrell. THE CHOIR The Choir under the direction of Mr. Kelley received a rating of Superior in both the District Choral Competition held at Shades Valley High and the State Choral Competition held at Tuscaloosa, April, 1955. Fairfield High Choir was one of two in the state to receive the Superior rating. The Choir serves both the school and the community. During the year it sang on the following occasions: PTA Christmas Program, School Christmas Program, Baptist Church Christmas Service, Anniversary AEA Pageant, and the Annual Spring School Concert. Left to right, 1st Row: Nancy Jones, Margie Anderson, Essie Jean Smith. Myrna Cumby. 2nd Row: Peggy Sue Chapman. Henryotta Hall, Betty Johnson, Becky Bruce, Ann Nichols, Kay Walters, Cathrine Hardin, Alva Gregg, Frances Kendricks, Emma Jean Everitt. 3rd Row: Carolyn Thrallkill, Minnctte Giddens, Ellen Sessions, Joan McMeekin. 4th Row: Lois Walton, lougene Camper, Janet Thomas, Pat Shannon, Marion Lindsay, Patsy Patrick, Nancy Jo Webb, Orvillene Downs, Rita Trucks, Carolyn Smith, Caila Harrell, Don Parks, Bobby Wilson. Sth Row: Saundra Scott, Allen Carmichael, Albert Hughes, Lundy Clements, Jimmy Harris, Archie Williamson, Adam Williamson, Gerald Smith. James Fancher, Joe Sox, Helen Glasgow, Sue Smith, Frank Johnson, Richard Higdon, Benny May. 6th Row: Connie Batson, Shirley Dobbs, Don Hicks, Johnny Campbell, Tony Glasgow, Dale Hudson, Joe Harvey, Woodie Adkins, Joe Sanders, Jerry Farris, Ruth Woods, Carolyn Langston. Nancy DeLoach, Carolyn Grant. o r o Left to right, 1  Row- Richard Barnes. Shirley McGinnis. Milto Shield), Peggy Portcous, Joe Strickland. Carolyn Joiner, Wayne Clark, Marion DeArmon, James Rogers, Merita Styles, Peggy Harrison, Carl Ponder, Jackie Mitchell, Donald Harrison, Tom Glasgow, Don Helms, Tommy Kincaid, Earnest Stocks, Buddy Harrison. Johnny Compbell, Cecil Ponder. LeGrant Sims, James Odom, Barbara Massey, Doris McLaughlin, Otis Manor, Joleene Thomason, Carol Gardner, Richard Higdon, Angie Leo, Annie Berthon, Jackie Thomas, Jerilyn lindberg, Ann Haley. Narcie Huchko. Middle Row: Larry Clark, Joyce Cates. Mrs. Hammond, Sam So , Betty Whitson. ART CLUB The purpose of the Art Club is to develop the students' interest in art. The Art Club's project this year was selling cotton candy at the football games and selling Stanley products. The proceeds from these sales were used in buying materials for oil paintings and ceramics. The Art Club won first place for the best float in the Homecoming parade. BETA CLUB Students selected for membership into the Beta Club are chosen by the faculty. A student selected for membership must have a B average and be of good character. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible. The Beta Club took part in the Homecoming parade and won third place. Left to right. 1st Row: Patsy Patrick, Gloria Waters, Peggy Reaves, Peggy Woodyard, Caila Harrell, Jacklyn Shell, Martha Holder, Mildred Crooks, Mary Sloan, Betty Johnson. Jayne Teat, Alva Gregg. 2nd Row: Joyce Cates. Dolores Gober, Lou Murchison, Wayne Clark, Marjorie Wall. Carolyn Smith. Joy Suddeth, lotgene Camper, Barbara Bailey. Patsy Sloan, Gwen Con, Sue Looney. 3rd Row: Margaret Sarinopoulos, Lundy Clements. Richard Higdon, James Odom, Archie Williamson, Leon Harvey, Martha Florey, Sherry Chandler, Harriet Hollifield, Carolyn Horne, Sue Markham, Gwen Allen. 4th Row: Earnest Stocks, Gerald Smith, Morris Childers. Nan Freeman, Mm Johnston, Pat Kay, Jo Ann Shipman, Ruth Woods, Jerry Farris. 5th Row: Tony Glasgow, Woodie Adkins, Cecil Ponder, Doug Sager, Joe So . Joe Sanders, Helen Glasgow, Milton Nabors. Barbara Cunningham, Kenneth McHanev. Charles Cooper. left to right, l t low: Gloria Waters, Barbara Cunningham, lougene C mp«r, Barbara Bailay, Gwen Co«, Joy Suddeth, Margaret Sarinopoulos. Peggy Tice 2nd Row Jackie Mitchell. Joyce Cara . Patty Sloan, Nan Freeman, Pat Kay, Manta Stylat. Martha Florey. Alice Faye Shaarar, loo Murchison, Mm Farlay. COMMERCIAL CLUB The purpose of (he Commercial Club is to promote better office requirements In commercial subjects. The Commercial Club's project was buying an urn and selling coffee at the football games. The club also had speakers to talk to the commercial students about entering into different kinds of |obs. F CLUB The F-Club is composed of boys who have lettered in one of the following major sports: football, basketball, track, baseball, and tennis. left to right, 1st Row: Coach Griffith, Charles William . Jerry Bruce, Allan Carmichael. Gerald Smith, J. 0. Bleckttone, lorry Scott, Jack Dav.s, Wayne Clark. 2nd Row: Jim lackey. Jerry Anderson. Sam Plaia. Jack Sadler, Roy Swift, Tony Glasgow, Jack Anderson, Earnest Stocks, Coach luf . 3rd Rowt Coach Armstrong, Robert Bibby. George Alexander, Grant Alexander, Bobby Phillips, Joe Wilson, Jerry Farris, Bill Farrington. Ken Nolen, Ronald Murray, Charles Cooper. Morris Childers. Coach Smiles. C.f lett to right. 1st tow Carl Ponder. Jim«i Odom. Cocll Ponder, Chariot Coopor, Doug Sag or. Adam Williamson, Brad Bithop, Johnny Belay. 2nd tow; Nancy Jonot, Bronda Bradloy. Mariorie Wall, Pay Kilburn, Ann Nicholt, Annio Borthon. Elizabeth Knisley, Joan Kurttt. Myrne Cumby. Frank Bond. David Glover. 3rd tow: Mitt Howoll. Cathy Cock oll. Joan McMeekin. Carolyn Grant, Billy Miteholl, Alva Gragg. Mary Sloan. Linda ClowduL FRENCH CLUB The French Club is an organization whose purpose is to promote better understanding of and more interest in the French language. The club continued to support Adrienne Eve Starxynska, a French orphan. F. T. A. The F. T. A. is a club that helps students understand the teaching profession. The club's project this year was to plant rose bushes around the school. Left to right, lit Row: Barbara May. Martha Holder. Marion Lindsay. Margaret Sarinopoulos. Martha Florey. Gloria Wateri, Joyce Cates, Peggy Reaves. 2nd Row; Rita Trucks. Jo Ann Shipman. Lou Murchiion, Gwen Con, Barbara Johnson. Harriet Hollifleld. Nancy Myers. Jamei Odom. 3rd Row Mildred Crooks. Nan Freeman. Eleanor Jackson, Barbara Bailey. Jackie Mitchell, lougene Camper, Mrs. Piper, Patricia Kay, Betty Johnson. 4th Row; Morris Childers. Ken Nolen. Charles Cooper, Jack Anderson. Jack Sadler. Grant Aleaender. Gerald Smith. l ft to fight: Mr Mumpow r, Sue Flynn, Jody Ward, Bette Adams, Rote lee Graham, Merita Stylet. Peggy Porteout, Edna Eerl Johnion. Gall McClain, Mafthe Cunningham. Wilma Cain. DRIVER TRAINING Mott accidents on highways do not simply happen; they are caused. The basic causes arc carelessness, recklessness, and downright bad manners. There it no magic cure—either engineering, scientific, or medical—for this malady. The only possible remedy must come from those who use the nation's streets and highways. We endeavor to teach good sportsmanship In our Driver Training program. The Diversified Occupation Club Future Nurses The Diversified Occupation Club is an organization of students In the cooperative program. Its objectives are as follows: to furnish opportunity for social contoct, to develop qualities of leadership, to develop personality, and to take a part In the state D. O. Club. The Future Nurses Club is a new club, organized this year. Its purpose is to get more people interested in nursing Members of the dub had charge of the sick room at a scheduled time to serve on sick room duty. Four of the girls were given an opportunity to get hospital training. •ft to right, 1st Row: Mr. Bearden. Tommy Buchanan, Oan Pate. Chariot ■timer. Charles Penny. 2nd Row: Jo Ann Fitzgerald, Cindy Steele. Patti antoo, June Richards, Ann Reynolds. Jo Ann Sherbutf. Barbara Sherfeutt ' !,l 1_C ?l,n Jackson, Harriet Batson. An.th Deloach a Nell Patrick, Iva landreth. Jackie Mltdvell. left to right, 1st Row: Pat Eifock. Ann Reynolds. Sue Smith, Eleanor Jackson, June Richards. 2nd Row: Betty Johnson. Marion Lindsay, Shirley McGinnis. Essie Jean Smith. Ann Collins, Mary Alice Hazel, Judy Sims 3rd Row: Mr. Bearden. Judy Ward, Jayne Teat. Ann Williams. Mitzi McAvoy. Saundra Scott. Sue Markham. RED CROSS The Red Crow did much good work this year. Under the le der hip of Mr . Monroe, the sponsor, end Jo Ann Shipmon, the prciident, the club filled forty-one boxes and gave presents to their adopted boyi on holidays. left to right, t t Row: Sandra King, Rita Trucks, Lou Murchison, Frances Kendricks. Essie Jean Smith, Margaret Ann Naugher, Nancy Brown, Peggy Tice. 2nd Row: Carol Cartledge. Anita Deloach, Barbara Johnson, Jack Anderson. Cecil Vernon. Carolyn Thrailkiil. Robert Pilkerton. 3rd Row; Mrs Monroe. Crawford Bryant, Emma Jean Everitt, Ronald Field. M.lton Nesbitt, Johnny Campbell, Charles Cooper, Robert Guerry, Joe Sox. Larry Scott, Woodie Adkins, Tom Glasgow. THESPIANS The Thespians worked toward promoting Interest in dramatics. Best Foot Forword, in November, was highly successful. Their presentation of Left to right. 1st Row: Jerry Hammond, Ward Haarbauer. Forrest Gravlee. Robert Byrd. Brad Bishop. Bobby W |son, Allen Carmichael Tony Glasgow. 2nd Row: Brenda Bradley. Joyce Cates, Caila Harrell. Barbara Bailey, Dolores Gober. Patsy Patrick. Sue Smith, Betty Johnson. 3rd Row Harriet Mol I. held, Pat Kay. aw Car Smith, Ruth Woods. Nan Freaman. Jo Ann Shipman. Mrs. Williams. Barbara °W Jerry Anderson, Jeck Anderson, Charles Cooper, Grant Alexander. Ken Nolen. Roy Sw.fl. Milton Nabors. MUSIC CLUB The Fairfield Music Appreciation Club wat founded on October 13. 1955. It objective it to promote the appreciation for music in Fairfield at well as in Fairfield High School. The club studied educational movie films on music. left to right. 1st Row: Morion Lindsay. Rita Trucks. Nancy Jo Webb. Dean Wright. 2nd Row: Pat Shannon, Helen Glasgow, Barbara Johnson. Joan McMeek.n. Janet Thomas, Betty Johnson. 3rd Row; Albert Hughes, Joe So . Joe Harvey, Lundy Clements. 4fh Row: Mr. Kelley, William Hicks. Dale Hudson. CHI-Y-TEENS The Y-Teens is a service club connected with the Y. W. C. A. The club tries to maintain and promote Christian relationship. The Y-Teens participate in all projects sponsored by the Y. W. C A.; such as dressing dolls for needy children. Left to right, 1st Row Barbara Osteen. Dean Wright, Rose Marie Geglieno, Nancy Jones. Mg non Marsh. Frances Kendricks, Mery Drury, Ginger McLean, Margie Anderson, Sheri Crooks, Peggy Sue Chapman. Scarlett Cteig. 2nd Raw: Henryetta Hall. Emily Carter. Martha Richardson, Mary Louise lee, Sandra Smith, Jerry Lou Brown. Joan Kurfts, Roiie Shell, Tommie Lou Hilton, Joan Howell, Beverly Florey. 3rd Row: Helen Connor, Mary Elizabeth Kneialey. Nancy Johnson, Marilyn AI verson, Mary Ellen Austin, Nancy Macon. Madalyn McCauly, Maureen Kelley, Fiorina Harrison, Angie Leo, Carolyn Joiner. Miss Stone. Mery Lynn Sapp. Linda Isaacs. 4th Row. Carolyn Dulaney, Nancy Brown, Emma Jean Everitt. Jean Barber. Catherine Robinson. SheriII Ponder. Betty Whitson. Mery Alice McGiboney, Ann Nichols. Judy Houk. Barbara Fleet. -5th tow: Peggy Herrison. Orvilleno Downs. Carolyn Mauldin, Lynn Blackburn, Nancy Deloach. Nancy Batson, Carolyn Cofer, Myrna Cumby, Gail Smith, Carolyn Welbom, Carolyn Grant. Jackie Gellups. HOME As every football season rolls around a very special and exciting occasion comes along—HOMECOMING. Despite the inclement weather our Homecoming was a big success. Our spirit and enthusiasm was not dampened and the floats were completed and the parade went on as usual. COMING The football game against Minor was very exciting. A steady rain and a muddy field did not stop our boys, and the final score was 21 to 7, in favor of Fairfield. At the half with everyone cheering and yelling, the lovely Homecoming Queen, Carolyn Smith, was crowned. Her attendants were Ruth Woods and Joyce Cates. Awards were given for the best floats in the parade. The Art Club won first place; Delta-Y, second, and the Beta Club, third. l«lf to right, 1st Row Sara Nall Patrick, Dolores Gober. Par Shannon, Helen Glasgow Patty Patrick. Ri'a Trszcks, Carolyn Grant. 2nd Row Mr Kelley. Tony GU'.gow. Jarry Farris. Joa Sanders, Oa'a Hudson, Roy Swilr THE ENSEMBLE Each year, student in the Ensemble are selected from the outstanding members of the Choir. This year, all but three are seniors. Contributions of this group to community and school are many and varied. They appeared during the past year before the i-wanis. Exchange, and New Era Club; they sang for Baker School and Local 1013, United Steel Workers. The annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet is one of the more Important events at which they entertain. This group received ratings of superior at the District and the State Choral Competition Festivals. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS The library assistants are in many ways a help to Mrs. Wood. They do many unknown jobs that help the library to serve the students. left to right, 1st Row: Frances Foster, Gall McClain, Peggy Shoemaker, Ann Haley, Emily Carter, Rosa lee Graham. Jane Gilliam, Rose Marie Gagl.ano. 2nd Row; Janice Sepo. Betty Johnson, Anita Massey, Ann. Berthoo, Elizabeth Kneisley, Alva Gregg. Mary Orewry. Mrs Wood . Nancy Macon. Nancy Murdock. Conn. Betson. Paul Bersh.ed, Jerry Hubbard F. H. SENIOR FAVORITES Lougene Camper Grant Alexander Joyce Cates J. D. Blackstone Patsy Patrick Jerry Farris S. FA V O R I T E S JUNIOR FAVORITES Gerald Smith Carolyn Smith SOPHOMORE FAVORITES Butch Laughlin Mary Louise Lee FRESHMAN FAVORITES George Bailey Marilyn Alverson Best All Around Milton and Barbara Sue Best Dressed WHO'S Tony and Barbara Lou Most Courteous t Allen and Joyce Friendliest WHO Mike and Pat Most Representative J. D. and Oma Lee Lord and Lady Grant and Martha Wittiest J. D. and Joyce Most Athletic MR. FAIRFIELD Gerald Smith Bobby Wilson George Alexander Mike laughlin Johnny Campbell Jimmy Mitchell Allen Carmichael Jack Sadler Boys' Fashion Show On Friday night, January 13, the curtains in the auditorium of Fairfield High School opened, and the first Boys' Fashion Show was presented. The show climaxed several weeks of rehearsals and preparation under the leadership of Mr. Henderson Walker. It was a night full of excitement and expectation for the audience as well as the fifty-four contestants. The excitement reached a high point when Mr. Walker announced the names of those chosen by the judges for the king's court. These fortunate six—George Alexander, Johnny Campbell, Allen Carmichael, Mike Laughlin, Jimmy Mitchell, and Jack Sadler—were presented with boutonnieres by Miss Fairfield of 1954, Lougene Camper. The big moment came when the decision of the judges showed that Tommy Grooms and Doug Sager had tied for fourth place,- Bobby Wilson had won third place; and Grant Alexander, second place. The crowning of Gerald Smith, as Mr. Fairfield of 1956, by Miss Ellen Downs, Miss Fairfield of 1955, closed a night of excitement and new experience for fifty-four happy boys. SNAPS 1. The Stage Crew. 2. Keeping in Shape. 3. Well, doesn't rain make the flowers beautiful? 4. Dental Clinic Bound. 5. A County Champ is Honored. 6. “Money Please, Coach. 7. Hit it Hard. 8. Waltzing With my Dartin'. 9. A Gift of Appreciation. 10. Fashion Parade. 11. To Beat That Team, Everybody's Got to Scream. 12. Strike up the Band. F - D A Y F-Day found Fairfield students ready and anxious for field events. The two competitive groups were group I, consisting of seniors and freshmen; and group II, consisting of juniors and sophomores. The competitive games included bowling, ping pong, tennis, volley ball, horseshoes, basketball, baseball, softball, and touch football. The final tallying of points won in F-Day field events found group I ahead. Stunt night climaxed the events of the day. Songs, stunts, and yells were presented. Group I's presentation, There Is a Difference ' concerned the Wild and Wooly West ; while group II held everyone in suspense with the mysterious box and The Howdy Doody Circus. The freshmen and seniors took all of the points stunt night making the final score for group I 1075 points and for group II 720 points. - left lo Right: Jimmy Gunter. Peggy Tice, Dolores Gobcr. Ruth Woods. Steve Hilton. Carolyn Smith. Caila Harrell, Joyce Cates. James Graveman CHEERLEADERS B TEAM BASEBALL Under Coach Armstrong the Bees played a fine game of ball. There were many fine players on the team. Many of these will be on next year's varsity. Left to right. 1st Row: Larry Scott. Ken Kmghten, Butch Laughlin. James Hardy. Jerry Bruce. George Watts. Morris Childers. 2nd Row: Coach Armstrong, Lar.-y Moreland. Bob Hardy, Leon Woodall, David Roberts, Dell Williams, Charles Sessions, Thomas Williams, Tom Glasgow. Doug Sager Loft to right. In Row: George Alexander. Cherlet Cooper, Sam Plaie, J. 0. Blackttone. Frank Sfudinka, Grant Alexander, Leon Harvey. 2nd Row: Charles Ethredge, Sherrod Gibson, Thomas Nelson, Jim Crawford, Bobby Pair, Charles Glass, Ken Nolen, Robert Bibby. BASEBALL Baseball is coming up at Fairfield, as was shown by the record of six wins against two losses. Competition this year was against the Big Five teams along with county opponents. Coached by Robert England, the Tigers placed second in their division. They were the only club in the county to beat Bessemer. They were a well-rounded ball team with many outstanding players. Coach England predicted next season will be the best at Fairfield in many years. L«ft 10 right, Wt Row: Jim Brook . J. D. Blackstono, Danny DeV.eve, Kon Nolen, Jerry Farri . Bob Hardy, Butch Laughlin, Doug Sager. 2nd Row: Mike Laughlin, Gerald Smith, Brad Biihop, Allen Carmichael, Charle Sc ion , Larry Scott, Robert Bibby, Jim Lackey, John Crumpton. 3rd Row: Robert Guerry. Jack Sadler. Charle Gle  , Morri Childers. Bobby Phillip , Jim Hardy, Grant Alexander. Larry Moreland, Ronald Murray, Bill Farrington. Roy Swift, George Alexander, Bill Wren. FOOTBALL The 1955 Tigers finished the season with a County Championship Trophy to prove they were an outstanding football team. Their record for the season was nine wins to one loss. This loss was to their arch rival, Ensley. The crowning feat of this great team was to beat Mortimer Jordan in the Dental Clinic Game for the County Championship. The team was well-rounded and the players were champions in every respect. Most of this credit for the successful season should be given to Head Coach Homer Smiles and his assistant coaches—Robert Griffith, John Armstrong, Robert England and Harold Red Lutz. Coach Smiles predicted when he came to Fairfield in 1953: Give me two years and we'll turn out a championship team, and he has turned out one we are all proud of. Jerry Farris Nolen Co-Captain Coach Smiles Co-Captain T H E VARSITY SQUAD George Alexander Grant Alexander Jerry Benson Robert Bibby Brad Bishop J. D. Blackstone Jim Brooks Robert Byrd Allen Carmichael Morris Childers John Crumpton Danny DeViese Bill Farrington Robert Guerry Jim Hardy Bob Hardy Jim Lackey Butch Laughlin Mike Laughlin Larry Moreland Roy Swift Joe Wilson Bill Wren Ronald Murray Bobby Phillips David Roberts Jack Sadler Doug Sager Larry Scott Charles Sessions Gerald Smith Left to right. In Row: James Meadows, Thomas Williamson, Mickey Walker, Charles Maples. Jimmy Fortner, Eddie Cusfred. Wilson Talmadge, Douglas Hollifield. 2nd Row: Jerry Hollifield, tarry Stewart, Milford Espey, Roland Kyle, Ralph Zito, Joe Striklin, Ronald Reid, Bill logon, Robert Shaw. George Watts, Charles Dean, Marvin Price, Charles Edmonds, Coach Griffith. 3rd Row: Crawford Bryant, James Johnson, Wayne Gilliam, James Fancher, Jimmy Barnes, Jon Blackstone, Charles Cunningham, Ken Robinson, Don Parker, Bill Blair, Ronnie Ray, John Collins, Paul Bowers, Ralph Richards, Don Bradford, Leon Woodall, Don Hicks, Thomas Williams. B TEAM FOOTBALL The B Team made an impressive record for this season of three wins, three ties, and three losses. There were many promising players who will be wearing varsity jerseys next year. Congratulations to Coach Griffith for the fine team he turned out. left to right: Pally Patrick, Sue Looney. Sandra Kin Mildred Crook.. Sandra Smith, Mitzi McAvoy. majorettes B TEAM BASKETBALL The B-Team Basketball under Coach Smiles made a fine showing this year. There were many impressive players from whom we can look for greater things next season. left to right, 1st Row: Eddie Cuttred, Larry Morolond. Marvin Price, Butch laughlm, Kenneth Robinion. 2nd Row: Robert Shaw, Charlie Maples, Ollie Knighton, Jimmy Barnes, Wilson Tel madge. 3rd Row: Coach Smiles, Charles t ean, Larry Scott, Danny DeViete. Jimmy Fortner. Left to right, Joe Wil on, Charles Cooper, Bill Farrington. Ken Nolen. Morris Childers, Jack Anderson, Ronald Murray. Jimmy Mitchell, George Alexander, Bill Logan. Grant Alexander, Doug Sager, Coach Lutz, Robert Stagg. BASKETBALL The basketball team had an impressive season. They were a well-balanced ball team composed of good material. No one player was outstanding, but all played as a team. Harold Lutz should be commended for an excellent coaching ob. THE PLAYERS Left to fight, 1 m Row: George Alexander, Grant Alexander, Jack Andcraon, Robert Bibby. 2nd Row: Morris Childers, Charles Cooper, Bill Farrington. Bill Logan, Jimmy Mitchell. 3rd Row: Ronald Murray, Ken Nolen. Jack Sadler Douo Saoer Joe Wilson. left to right, lit Row: Denny DeVioie, J. D. Blackstone, George Odom. Mike laughlin, Carter Florey. Arthur Fleer, Allen Carmichael, Bill Blair. 2nd Row: Jim Blair, Bobby Phillips, Robert Guerry, Charlei Ethredge, Jerry Farris, Jim Crawford, Roy Swift, James Neaves, Frank Studinka, Jim Matos, Coach Griffith. TRACK Fairfield's track team had a phenomenal year. They won their section meet, again placed second In the County Meet, and placed second in the State Meet. The 440 relay team set a new state record. Roy Swift was a top man, setting new marks in the 100-yard and 220-yard dashes. Credit should be given to Robert Griffith, a great track coach. TENNIS Tennis was brought into the sports program at Fairfield for the first time this year. Under Coach Ellis, the team progressed a long way. 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