Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1927 volume:

Cftutihk i Our Seal QADSDEN HIGH is now the proud owner of a seal, designed and drawn by one of her own students, Hilton Martin, and officially adopted by the student body. The design is in orange and black, our school colors. The symbolic figures of the lamp of learning and the wreath of victory, are explained by the motto, “Palma coronat opus” or “victory crowns effort”. The date, 1924, commemorates the birth of Gadsden High School. Dedication To Mrs. Jessie Dean Smith (JN APPRECIATION of her service to Gadsden High for the past twenty years, and her untiring efforts in behalf of our class and Annual, we, the Seniors of 1927, affectionately dedicate This Crucible CONTENTS BOOKI-SCLLOOL BOOSLJ-CLASSES Boom-Acmms BOOKEEAELLLEELCS BOOST-Ef SCELL W ES The School Page Fire faculty MISS PEARLE SAWYER, A.B. Head of Language Department MR. TAYLOR H. KIRBY, A.B Religious Education MISS MATTIE C. DENNY French and English MISS KATHRYNE SLATE Head of Commercial Department MR. MARK I). CORY, B.S., C.E. Head of Science Department C. A. DONE MOO Superintendent MISS LILY NUNN ALLY, A.B. Head of Home Economics Dept, MRS. JESSIE DEAN SMITH, B.S. Assistant Principal Head of English Department MRS. ROBERT E. WRIGHT, A.B Biology IJwiobfor faculty MISS HANNAH CASK. A.B Civics MISS NELL WEST English MR. FRANK A. REAGAN, B.S.D.V.M Director of Athletics Mot hematics CATHERINE HURST, A.B Mathematics MRS. FLORENCE PASS, A.B. Head of History Department MISS J. n SAMUELS Principal MISS EDNA PATE, A.B Hiiyish MISS MARY CLAY, A.B H istory MR. A. H. BOWERS, A.B. Head of Mathematics Departm't MRS. JOHN R. LEATH, A.B. Mathematics MISS D. OLA LITTLE, B.S.E English Page Seven Board of Education W. T. MURPHREE, President E. T. Hollingsworth A. P. Reich Mrs. Walter E. Striplin John A. Lusk C. A. DONEHOO, Secretary Page Sine C r C. M. ADAMS Hut the fuel is. that I hove nothing planned Union it were to be a moment merry-A novel word in my vocabulary.' Varsity Football. '26: Uantetba’l 2K: Commercial Club. 2 years; G Club. 1 year; Hi-Y Club. 1 year. RUTH AI.I.ISON Youth. In-auly. courage, virtue all that happiness and prime can happy call. French Club. 2 years; Latin Club. 2 years: President French Club. ’2.r .'26: Preside nt Classical Club. ’26-'27; Vice-President of r rench Club. '26-'27 : otaKnavox Reporter, •5-'2 ; Crucible StntT: Sponsor for Phill p«-Gsdsdcn Game. '26: Sponsor Hi-Y Club. '26: Treasurer Senior Class ; Commercial Club. '26 ; Athletic Association. 3 years: Classical Club. I year: Most Popular Girl. '27. FARLEY ARCHKR “Scorned the gold he sought. Hut sore annoyed was he without it. Glee Club. I years; Commercial Club. 1 yr. EVELYN BAGLEY In notes with many a winding bout Of linked sweetness long drawn out.” Glee Club. years; Classical Club. 3 Vfc years: Commercial Club. 1'.. years; Dramatic Club. 2 years: Marshal. '26-'27: Glee Club Editor for Magnavox ; French Club. y nr; Cnal of ‘Bcllc of Bnrcelonn . ANNIE BARNES Fair was she to behold, that maiden of seventeen summers. Commercial Club. 2 years; Marshal. '26-'27; Hookkcoper of Bank. '26; Winner 1 Medal: Atmetic Association. year. IRENE BATTLES Her young heart singing louder than the thrush.” Glee Club. I years; Athletic Association. 2 years: Commercial Club. 1 year. � Page Ten HUBBARD BEARD Btnian he win, and wonder diligent. MYRTINE BRADDY I am n constant n« the Northern Star. HAZEL BRYANT Her spirit dawning in the dark of hazel cy«. Editor-in-Chiof Crucible '27: Winner of Oratorical Contest. '26: Winner of Book Review Contest. '26: Secretary Freshman Class. '24: Junior Class. ’26: Senior Class. '27: Classical Club. I years: Glee Club. 2 years; tin-Ili Players, '27 ; Cast Belle of Barcelona”: Treble Clef Club. 2 years: Best Girl Student. ’27; Salutaturluu, 27. INEZ BURNS There's a lanyuaKe in her cheek, her eye. her lips. Drnmntic Club. 3 years: Athletic Association. 2 years; French Club. 2 years: Winner of first place in Declamation Contest for Montevallo. ’25. '26: Student Government Officer. '27. MALI.INE BURNS And French she spake full faire and fetisly. Glee Club. 8 years: Treble Clef Club. 3 years; Ga-Hi Players. 8 years: Vice-Presi- dent Ga-Hi Players. 1 Mt years; French Club. 1 ' .• years; Court of Honor. 1 year: Athletic Association, 1 year: Montevallo Representative for Ga-Hi Players. '27: Happiness” Cost. Mid-Summer's Nijtht Dream” Cast. Belle of Barcelona Cast: The Maker of Dreams Cast. CLAUDE BUTLER And full pleasant, and amiable of port. Athletic Association. 2 years: G” Club. 1 year: Latin Club. 2 years: Football. 3 years: Marshal. '27. EDITH BUTLER CONWAY COBB All I ask is n merry yarn from a laughing rover. Ar.d quiet sleep and sweet dreams. FRANK COBBS Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road. Healthy, free, and the world before me. Athletic Association, a yearn; Scrub football. 1 year; 1 year Varsity Football: Commercial Club. I year; Gn-Hi Players. '26. '27; Cast of Stray Cats . Assistant Stage Manner: Hi-Y Club, 1 year; G Club. '27: Crucible Snapshot Editor '27; Mngnavox Reporter. '27. FLOSSIE COOPER “But a smooth and steadfast mind Gentle thought , and calm desires.' Commercial Club. 1 year. Page Twelve “What objects are the fountains Of thy happy strain 7” ANNIE JOE CATHEY Shc In u woman, therefore may be woo'd. Shi- is n woman, therefore may bo won. Marie Editor Crucible; Gn-Hi Players. I years; Cast of Charm School ; Happiness Cast ; Glee Club. 4 years; Belle of Barcelona” Cast; Latin Club. 2 years; Vice-President Audubon Club; Mngnavox Reporter; Athletic Association. 1 years. MILDRED CLOWDUS “Pensive awhile she dream awake. sssss Page Thirteen HARRIET COX ••Woman's at best a contradiction still. Gii-Hi Player . year : News Reporter of Ga-Hi Player . '25. '26; French Club. 2 year : Vice-President French Club. '26. '26: Latin Club. 21 .. year : President I.atin Club. '25. '26: Vice-President Ijitin Club. '26. '27: Marshal. '27: “Magnavox Reporter. '27: Crucible Staff: “Stray Cat ” Cast: Commercial Club. '26: Athletic Association. V; yearn ; Classical Club. I year. MARGIE COX “Happy and from care I'm free. Why aren't they all content like me?” Glee Club. 1 year: French Club. 1 year: Commercial Club. I year. SARA COX The applau.ee. delight. the wonder of our stage.” Ga-Hi Players. SVi year ; Secretary Ga-Hi Player . '26: President Ga-Hi Player . '27: French Club. '26. '27: laitin Club. 2 years: Classical Club Reporter. '27: Crucible Staff: Glee Club. 2 years: Happiness Cast: “Belle of Barcelona Cast: “Mid-Summer Night’s Dream Cast: The Rescue Cast: Secretary French Club. '26: Athletic Association. 3'v years: Classical Club. 27: President Glee Clubs . LEO CRANFORD He hated the narrow town and all it fashions. Glee Club, 3 years. ETHEL CUSHING Spontaneous wisdom breathed by health. Truth breathe! by cheerfulness.” Athletic Association, 2 years: Commercial Club. 2 years: Girl ' Varsity Basketball Team. I years: Captain of Senior Class Basketball Team. '27 : Vice-President Commercial Club. .’27 : Business Manager Maenavox : Chief Justice of Court of Honor: Club Editor Crucible Staff: Captain Varsity Basketball Team. '27 : Best Girl Athlete. 27. OAKLEY B. DEAN Towered cities please u then. And the busy hum of men.” Commercial Club. 1 year: French Club, '-j year: Athletic Association. 3 years. R. Z. DISMUKES Done with in loor complaints, libraries, quer ulou criticisms! StmnK and content I travel the open road. Varsity Football Team. ’27. JACK DUNN Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere. President Student Body. 27: Business Manager Crucible. '26. 27 : Business Manager Ga-Hi Players. ‘27: Most Popular Boy. ‘26 '27: Magnavox” Staff: Scrub Football. 1 year; Ga-Hi Players, 3 years: Hi-Y Club. I year: Commercial Club. 1 year: Cast of “Charm School ; Athletic Associaton. I year. VIVIAN FARABKK The hand that made you fair hath made you good. I.atin Club. S! j years Athletic Association. I year: Marshal, '27. ROBERT H. FORMAN Up! Up! My friend, and nuit your books. Or surely you’ll grow double.” Varsity Football Team. '26: Boys' Glee Club. 2 years: Lyric Club. 1 year: Commercial Club. 1 year: G” Club: Joke Editor M«Knavox ; Student Government ; Athletic Association. 1 b. year: Latin Club. 2 years: Crucible Staff. MONTRKS8 FI IK KM AN “Sport that wrinkled care derides. Football. 24. '25. '26. '27: Baseball. '26. ’27: Bn.krtbnll. '26. 2«. '27: Athletic Association. •21. ’26. '26. ’27: ”G“ Club. ’24. '25. '26. '27: Commercial Club. ’26. '27: President Com- mercial Club. ’26. ’27: Advertising Manager “.Matrnavox’’: Vice-President 'G' Club. EDWARD FRIST To sport with Amaryllis in the shade. Or with the tangles of Neaera’s hair. Page Fourteen ROSA LEK FULLINGTON A smile for all. n greeting Kind, An amiable jolly wny she had.” Indian Cantata Cast; Giro Club, Athletic Association. 2 year . KATHLEKN GILLILAND There in a garden in her face Where- rose and white li Sea grow, A heavenly paradise U that place . Varsity Baskethnll. 8 years; Manager of Team. 2 years: Glee Club, 1 year; Dramatic Club, I year; Marshal. 27. RAYMOND GOODSON Thus. Night, oft see me in thy pale carce: Till civil-suited morn appear.” Vice-President Athletic Association. ‘26-'27; Football Team. 3 years: Basketball Team. 1 year; Baseball. 1 year: Commercial Club. 2 years: ”G” Club. 3 years: Glee Club. 2 years: Court of Honor, ’27. RUBY GO WEN3 The gravity and stillness of your Youth the world hath noted. TOM GRIFFIN For many a joke had he. Latin Club. 2 years; Commercial Club. CARR A BELLE GULLEDGE A fair girl with a kind heart.” French Club. 2 years; Glee Club. 2 years. Page Fifteen ’Oh, hr nit hitch in nil the people' heart . Vice-President Junior Class. lb: Senior C!a� , 27; Football Team. 1 year : Captain, '26: Alternate Captain Football Team. '25: Basket lui II Team. 2 year : Baseball Team. 2 year : G Club. I year : President G Club, '27: Commercial Club. 2 year . The deepest river flow with the leant sound. Commercial Club. 1 year: Girl ' Glee Club. 2 year ; Senior Basketball Team. 27. SARA HIGH A beintt breathinic thoughtful breath.” Athletic Asaociation. '25. '26: Commercial Club. '27. ELI .A BETH JACKSON The tern tcop not. he tcp on it o liirhtly.” Kditor-in-Chief of G. H. S. Matcnavox : Commercial Club 2 year : Athletic Associa-ticn. 2 year : Glee Club. 3b. years: Treble C’.ef Club. 3' year . EVELYN JAMES But aliens of noblene like tar Shall hine on all deserver . Latin Club. 2 year : French Club. 2 years; Commercial Club. 1 year: Glee Club. 31-.. years: Treble Clef Club. Sb. years: Athletic Association. 2 year : Majjnavox” Reporter. LOUISE JONES Here a «)Kh to those who love me. And a smile to those who hate.” Hitrh School. ’27; Mattoavox' V4 years: Glee Club. '26. Reporter ; Commercial Club. Page Sixteen i TOMMIE LEE McCAGHREN The world U too much with us: late and soon. Gcttirtt and spcndins; we tay waste our powers. Commercial Club, 1 year: French Club, 1 year: Basketball. 1 year: Glee Club. 2 year : Athletic Association. 1 year. NAOMI MARTIN How sweet and fair she seems to be.” Commercial Club. 2 years: Athletic Association. 2 years: Winner of Typewriting Medal; Classical Club. year. MARGARET MAYBEN To set her beauty's praise above the sea-nymphs. Glee Club, 4 years: Athletic Association. 4 years; Treasurer Junior Class. '26: I.atin Club, 4 years: Dramatic Club. 3 years: Commercial Club. 2 years; Senior Beauty. ’27. WILLIAM P. MEANS What men dare. I dare. Commercial Club, t year ; Athletic Association. 3 years. VESEY MEW BOURN Tis beauty truly blent whose red and white Nature's own cunnintc hand laid on.” Commercial Club. 1 . years: Winner of Two Medals as Expert Typist: Secretary High School Bank. '25. '26 I-atin Club. 2 years: Athletic Association. 1 year. JIM LESTER MOODY An honest man’s the noblest work of God.' Page Eighteen CjC pucliikj Page Nineteen AI.MA NKI.I.K McCARTNEY The idral woman of a young man' dreims. Glee Club, 1 year: French Club. 2 year : Athletic Association. 4 year . DOROTHY McCLESKKY ’The brain new stuffed in Youth, with triumph gay. Of old romance.” Dramatic Club. S'-j year : French Club. 1 year; Athletic A ociation. 1 year; Glee Club. 8 year ; Stray Cat ” Ca t; Commercial Club. 2 year : Secretary Dramatic Club. 1 year. I. A RUB McDANIEI. Soft eye looked love to eye which pake ttKain.” Ij� tin Club. 2 year ; French Club. 2 years; Dramatic Club. 2 years; Athletic Association. I year ; Glee Club. 8 year ; Commercial Club. I year; Vice-President Freshman Class, ‘23. ’24 : School Pianist. CHARLES NICHOLS Lazy, slow and unconcerned, he went to class and sometimes learned. SARA FRANCKS OWEN Ti beauty that doth oft make woman pioud. Tin virtue that doth make them most admired. ’ I j«tin Club. 2 years: French Club. 2 years ; Athletic Association. 2 years. ANNIE PARKER Thy rapt soul sitting in thine eyes.” Latin Club. 2 years; French Club. U year: G’ec Club. 1 years: Commercial Club, 1 year. Ml BELTON PARKS He wax n scholar and n ripe nml uood one. Com mere i l Club. 1 year; President High School Bank. '26: Honor Medal for Typewriting: Senior Class Historian. TKSSA PARRISH 'It's the friendly heart that has plenty of friend . A mind at peace with all below A heart whose love is innocent. Diamatic Club. 2 year : Commercial Club. I year. MARY WINN PENTECOST Nun fret not at their convent narrow room: And student with their pensive citadels. Girls Glee Club. 4 years: l.atin Club. 23- 25: Athletic Association. 2 years; Treble Clef Club. 26. 27. AUBREY POGUE Give me laujrhter. iclve me gladness. Glee Club. 4 years. ELIZABETH POWELL Her maiden eye divine. Glee Club. 2 years : Dramatic Club. 3 year : Athletic Association. 2 years: Classical Club. 3 year : French Club. 2 years: President French Club. 27: Hiith School Orchestra. 3 years: l-egislative Council. 27; Associate Editor Crucible. '27. JENNIE MAE PRUITT CORINNK RICHARDS And whatever skies above me Here’s n heart for every fate. Latin Club, '21. 26: Commercial Club. ’26, •27; Audubon Club. ’26. ’27. HKRSTINK RYAN J. B. SCARBROUGH To do vrood to mankind i the chivalrous plan And I always as nobly requited. Football Team. 1 year: Hi-Y Club. I year: “G Club, 1 year. WILLIK DELL SCARBROUGH Bid me discourse, and I will enchant thine ear. Hitch School. iUj years; Glee Club. 3'-.. yean ; Commercial Club, I year: Studeni Government, ’27. JOSEPHINE SEWKI.I Never over serious. Never too frivolous. But a rare tcood lassie. SVEA SIMPSON But all thintes else about her drawn From Maytime and the cheerful dawn. Athletic Association. 4 year : Latin Club. 2 years: Commercial Club. 1 year: French Club. 1 year; Glee Club. I (| years; Court of Honor. '27. Page Twenty-one EDITH STOCKS Book ! Ti« n «lull and rndlMi strife. Comv. hnr the woodland linnet. Commercial Club. 1 year: Athletic Association. 1 year: Basketl nll. 2 years: I.atin Club. 2 years; French Club. % year Treasurer Commercial Club. 26. '2?: Glee Club. Vi year. ESTHER SMITH Few like her could ever be found. Commercial Club. 1 year: Glee Club. 1 year. CATHERINE SPARRY Smooth runs the water where the brook U deep.” Latin Club. 4 year . LUCILE STANSELL “Or let my lamp at midnight hour Be seen in some high lonely tower. Commercial Club, I year: Mnjtnavox Reporter: Beat Girl Student. '26: Winner of Lincoln Essay. 27: Valedictorian. 27. HUBERT STRINGER Then they praised him soft and low. Called him worthy to be loved. Truest friend and noblest foe.” MILDRED SUTHERL1N Straight mine eye hath caught new pleasure .” Mis Popularity, 24: Glee Club, 4 years: Athletic Association. I years: Dramatic Club; Cast Stray Cats : Sponsor Gadsdcn-A. M. I. Game: Cheer Leader: Secretary Dramatic Club, 25: Commercial Club: French Club, 2 years: Classical Club. 2 years. RUTH TEAGUE Industrious and persevering. A woman of the finest kind. Glw Club. 2 years: Commercial Club. I year: Athletic Association, I year; Class Prophet. SIDNEY CLAIRE TEAGUE Holy, fair and wise i she. Lett i« In five Council: Athletic Association. ROGERS THOMPSON ’Love with me had made no stays. Scrub Football. 1 year: Varsity Football. 1 year: Scrub Basketball. 1 year: Varsity Basketball. 1 year; Dramatic Club. 2 years: Secretary Dramatic Club. ’26. 27: Vice-President Hi-Y Club. FRANCES THORNTON You think she Is shy. O Me! O My! You just don't know her. That's why! Athletic Association. 2 years: Commercial Club. 1 year. HOWARD WEST A moon struck silly lad who lost hi way. President Student Government. 26: Foot-nail Reserve. 25. '26: Commercial Club. 2 years: Hi-Y Club. '27: Assistant Business ...-naircr Crucible. '27. MYRTLE LOUISE WHORTON A cheerful disposition is a fund of ready capital.” Glee Club. 3 years: Ga-Hi Players. 1 year: Commercial Club. 1 year. Tage Twenty-three WHORTON THKI.MA LUC ILK all. is worth doing What in worth doing at Ga-Hi PUym. 1 year. Glee Club. 84 years: year: Commereial Club. 1 EDNA MAE WILLIAMS •Thy soul was like a star, and dwelt npart. FRANK WILLIAMS But Knowledge to his eyes her ample page Rich with the spoils of time did ne'er unroll.' MARTHA WILSON God's in His heaven All's right with the world. Athletic Association. 1 year: I atin Club. 2 years: French Club. I year: Commercial Club. Yj year: Glee Club. I year: Judge of Court of Honor. WILBURN WILSON Tomorrow to fresh woods and pastures new. Commercial Club. I year. PAUL WORI.KY The village all declared how much he knew. Glee Club. 1 year: Athletic Association. 2 years: Dramatic Club. 1 year: Ijitin Club. 2 years: Commercial Club. 1 year: Cast Stray Cats : Joke Editor Crucible '2?: Cast Fatal Necklace : High School Band. 27: Court of Honor. '27. I V Senior Mass Officers Austin Kellett W. T. Hagin Hazel Bryant ...... Ruth Allison President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Page Twenty-six Qlass history Samuel Pepys to Date September 2, 1923: Up bright and early, and ready to go to Disque annex to witness the initiation of 120 timid “rats” just out of Striplin. My interest aroused in behalf of these newcomers to Disque and I determined to watch their development through their high school career. Sepember 11, 1923: Learned through one of the students that “my rats” had elected today three worthy officers to guide their footsteps: President, Austin Kellett; Vice-President, Larue McDaniel; Secretary and Treasurer, Hazel Bryant. January 18, 1924: So the first Rubicon over! Most of the Freshies survived. is crossed. Examinations January 28, 1924: The new Gadsden High School completed. Freshies” quite lost within its massive walls. September, 1925: “My Rats” now Sophomores, and feeling their importance. February 22, 1926: They can’t be called “Rats” any longer, being dignified Juniors; and the proud originators of “Stunt Nile”. Miss Pass, I hear, is due much of the honor for suggesting this plan. September, 1926: I doubt Mr. Samuels’ and Mrs. Smith’s power to curb that live-wire bunch of Seniors. The Class decides it needs four officers to carry the worthy responsibilities of a Senior Class. The officers elected: President, Austin Kellett; Vice-President. W. T. Hagin; Secre- tary, Hazel Bryant; Treasurer, Ruth Allison. February 22, 1927: Stunt Nite! though they didn’t win first place. May 1, 1927: The Class of ’27 turns in all theses! Whew! I know they feel as famous as Shakespeare. “The Crucible” is out! Hurry, if you expect to get one! May 20, 1927: My tears are falling, well! 6 Class of ’27. best wishes to you ! O how “My Seniors” did shine, al- Class ‘Prophecy (ZT) KING deeply eonceincd about the future destination of my dear old G. H. S. class-mates of ’27, I decided to go to Greece and consult the Oracle of Delphi. I cranked up my little red “flying flivver” and in due course of time I landed safely in Athens. From there, with the aid of a “sky map”, I made my way to Delphi. The first day, after my arrival, the Oracle could not function on account of the priestess having a date for the movies in the morning, and having to attend a ball that night. On the second day, however, I managed to secure an engagement. Upon entering the mystic chamber I was struck with the simplicity of the place. The room was very bare, and the only article noticeable was an uncomfortable looking stool, placed over a wide crack in the floor, and occupied by the priestess. Hurriedly I explained to her the information I desired and without a word she requested her attendant to “turn on the power.” Immediately there issued from the crack a large volume of smoke, and as the priestess inhaled this she began to moan and sing some weird and mysterious melody. Very soon she dozed cflf into a dream, and to my glad surprise began the prophecies of my class-mates back in G. H. S. “I see,” she cried, “n court room. Some one is suing for a broach of promise. Ah, yes, it is Inez Burns vs. Frank Williams. Frank was supposed to marry her, but preferred to play in the Gadsdcn-Phillips alumni baseball championship game. Carra Belle Gulledge, who is district attorney, now has the case.” I, growing impatient to see the vision, pushed the old lady ofT the stool and began to see for myself. I beheld Lucile Stansell in her Paris workshop designing ultra-modern 19.17 gowns. Conway Cobb had a huge orchard and vineyard in California. Mary Winn Pentecost was at Atlantic City following the role of a flapper. Frank Cobbs, owner of the majority of the dairies in the South, was very devoted to his wife, formerly Miss Ethel Cushing. Myrtine Braddy. Flossie Cooper, and Margie Cox had a studio in Los Angeles and have been exceedigly successful. Jack Dunn was champion ditch-digger of Etowah County, his record being five feet per hour. Jack received his training planting trees at G. H. S. Sidney Teague had accepted a position as Dean of English in Columbia University. Mildred Suthorlin was married to Rogers Thompson, who was floor walker at Pizitz’s. Montress Freeman was owner of a ladies' dress-up-shop on East Broad Street and sold everything that women use from false hair to sachet powder. I heard the wedding bells ringing, and now beheld a bride, Louise Whorton, accompanied by her husband. Lord Balfour. Evelyn Bagley, Annie Joe Cathey, and Elizabeth Jackson were starring at the Metropolitan Opera, and it was rumored that all three of them would soon go to China to sing to the starving children. Irene Battles had thrilled the dancers of Madrid with her new number, “The Soul of the Dying Peacock.” Pane Twenty-nine I beheld Elizabeth Powell, Tom Griffin, Corlnne Richards, and “Son” Gocdson peddling Stillman's Freckle Cream in Africa; in Egypt, Sara Cox and Svea Simpson, searching for antiques in the tomb of King Tut. In Hollywood, California, I saw Hilton Martin painting a life size picture of Margaret Mayben, who, with her extreme beauty, has put Mary Pickford out of business. Edith Stocks, because of her ability to capture wild horses in Texas, has become internationally known. Edith Butler has founded an asylum for unclaimed poodles and now has two assistants, Herstine Ryan and Jennie Mae Pruitt. Naomi Martin had just completed her record-breaking swim of the English Channel. Rosa Lee Fullington had become Joke Editor of the Literary Digest. Harriet Cox had just returned from her hike around the globe. I beheld an advertisement which read, “If you desire service, apply to the New York Undertakers Parlor, Manager, Farley Archer.” Very clearly I saw the President’s chair occupied by Frank Cooney, who had just called a meeting of his Cabinet, composed of Annie Parker, Belton Parks, J. B. Scarbrough, Ruby Gowens, and Evelyn James. His private secretary, Tessa Parrish, was also present. Malline Burns, master of Dramatic Art, and Catherine Sparry, a short story writer, shared a studio in New York. As usual C. M. Adams and Dorothy McCleskey were doing a comedy and dancing skit in the Ziegfield Follies. Willie Dell Scarbrough was being h'ghly honored in Vienna as a famous pianist. Austin Kellett was chief gum-chewer for Wrigley’s. It was said that he consumed five hundred packages daily as an advertisement. Ruth Allison, being a graduate of Randolph Macon, has been able to secure the position as ribbon girl at Kress’s. Thelma Whorton was pipe organist at one of the most magnificent cathedrals of F ranee. Larue McDaniel, who has become the successor of Paderewski, has as her manager Ed Frist. Just at this moment the fumes seemed to die away, and I feared that I was not to see the rest of the fun. I called to the janitor to fire up again, that the smoke screen was not thick enough. “Wait iust a moment. Miss, until I wind up the Edison again and put on a new record,” he answered. Soon I heard the strains of Ain’t You Cornin’ Out, Malindy?” played in the latest style by Hubbard Beard. A volume of smoke then issued from the fissure. I saw Hazel Bryant and Martha Wilson excelling Cleopatra in the art of vamping every member of the opposite sex who happened their way. Vesey Mewboum was playing Juliet in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” at th“ Daley theater in New York. Wilburn Wilson was director of this play. Sara Frances Owen has recently married a prominent shoe dealer in Chicago. Edith Martenn was in the House of Representatives in Washington, and was trying to pass the anti-cigarette bill. A newspaper flashed before me and I rend the following articles - Edna Mae Williams is touring the United States with Ringling Brothers Circus. She holds the title of ‘The Tallest Woman in the World’. Dotson Wright is also with this organization, being the ‘Fat Man’. “John D. Rockefeller has just made his will to Vivian Farabee, of Gadsden, Alabama. “Sara High, who was terribly burned when she attempted to put into operation some of the things she learned in Chemistry at G. H. S., has improved. I next saw Shoffner Little on his way to Chicago to construct an enormous viaduct. In a beautiful college in Washington 1 beheld Aubrey Pogue presiding over th' great library of thousands of volumes. In the same college. Howard West was especially interested in Dramatic Art; and Oakley B. Dean held the envious position of President. R. Z. Dismukes and Leo Cranford were piano teachers, while Hubert Stringer was one of the leading vocal directors. W. T. Hagin had made of the White Sox a winning team. So W. T. is a professional after all. Charles Nichols was receiving honors for being the inventor of the “stretcher”, a machine which stretches the human body in order to lengthen the stature. He has presented it to Jchns Hopkins. Robert Forman and William Means were on an expedition in search of the West Pole. This was their sixth attempt. Paul Worley was the private barber of Lloyd George, and frequently accommodated the Prince of Wales. Tommie Lee McCaghren was touring the world, making speeches on Woman’s Rights. Alma Nclle McCartney was principal cf Gadsden High, and the teachers said she was paying back old scores. Frances Thornton was now finishing electrical engineering at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn. Cleva Dell Wright was a public stenographer on Broadway with ctfices in the city hall. Jim Lester Moody, pastor of the First Church in New York city, was involved in a serious scandal. He recently made love to the Queen of Roumania. Kathleen Gilliland had just married Charlie Chaplin. She decided that alimony would be very acceptable in her old age. Annie Barnes, Earline Hamilton, and Vera Marlowe were expression teachers in different parts of California. Claude Butler was aeral traffic cop at the North Pole. A very sweet melody now issued from the fissure, and I recognized the individuals singing to be Esther Smith. Frances Wright, and Claudia Mae Maddox. They were broadcasting the old familiar G. H. S. songs from station W. J. B. Y., Gadsden. Alabama. This gave me a longing to return, so I jumped off the stool, cranked my “flivver flyer”, and sailed back to Gadsden. I hurriedly wrote up my notes, and now present them to you. Respectfully, YOUR PROPHET, Ruth Teacue. 27. I’aye Thirty-one Class rPoerru ii After “The Vision of Sir Launfal” ND what is so rare as a commencement day? Then, if ever, come happy days. It brngs a sense of a task well done. A hope of a future bright and gay. Whether we look or whether we listen We hear life murmur or see it glisten. Every Senior feels a stir of might— An instinct within that reaches and towers— And hopes and ambitions take many a flight; Behold a future of joys and of powers! We see our books all tattered and torn, everyone Dog-eared and worn, a deplorable sight. But a hundred faces all smiling as one Aglow with courage, with happiness bright— Trials are over. High School is done! Our emotions are a mixture of grief and delight. With knowledge for cargo, the Seniors set sail, Bound for the ports of achievement and gain. Where, in the barter of wisdom, success doth prevail. Where fulfillment of hopes and ambitions obtain. With baggage of learning, of grit and of pluck. Knowing that naught is e’er gained by trusting to luck, We leave our Alma Mater with half-sober faces, And bequeath to the Juniors our love and our places. Edith Martenn. Page Thirty-two Page Thirty-three Semester Si Ashley, Martha Bagley, Elsie Burke, Mary Lee Caddell, William Christopher, Charles Cooper, Kate Cross, Thomas Davis, Dorothy Davis, Harry Ellis, Bill Fosdick, Elizabeth Griffin, Naomi Holdiidge, Mildred Huff. Willine Kerr, Hugh King. Mary Joe Landers, Mae Littlefield. Earl Norris, William Perrotto, Marion Pogue, Wilma Russell, Robert Sewell, Margaret Simpson, Clyde Summerlin, Carl Hendon, Nell Striplin, Melvin HARRY DAVIS President CHARLES CHRISTOPHER Secretary Page Thirty-four Allen, G. C. Allen, James Archer, Robert Barksdale, Elton Bates, June Bilbro, Horace Boen, Florine Breeden, Neita Burke, Sadie Burns, Mary Edith Byrd, Clarice Crain, Jimmie I� is Culver, Milton Ferguson, Maurice Fosdick, Roberta Fox. Pearcy Fowler, George Fullington, Frances Griffith, Hazel Hagin, Elizabeth Hardin, Arthur Hawkins, Blanche Henson, Howard Hill, J. T. Hipp, Lona Holloway. Mary Hood. Robert Jennings, Boyce Jones, R. E. Joyner. Charlotte Kerr. Ruby Leath, King Little, Frances Lonnergan, Reagan Longshore, Ix uise McEntire, Monroe Morris, Adeline Murphy, Edward Semester tyive McDowell, Gartrelle McClendon. Bryce Nichols, Mary Noble, Bill Noble, Sam Paschal, Sara Pendley, Estelle Perry, Erwcne Pike, Erwin Pirkle, Lillian Pope, Foster Pridgen, Ruby Pritchett, Dora Mae Roberts, Harley Ross, Bessie Mae Sigrest, Lucile Simpson, Paul Simnson. Frieda Smith, Martha Dell Smith, Olga Standifer, Eva Stallings, Allic Sue Stott, Sybil Stocks, Helen Teague, Lee Thompson. J. C. Thompson, Joe Thompson, Velma Timmons, Gladys Vaughan, Opal Wa'kcr. Adelle Weiss, I eona Whorton, Frances Williams, Helen Warsham, Herstine Williams, Newt Wright, Roberta White, Carl MARY NICHOLS Vice-President FRIEDA SIMPSON Treasnrer rfA eJttusical debenture y Dedicated to Pat Murphy Composed by Tom Cross J T WAS Three O’clock in the Morning, The World Was Waiting for the ' Sun-Rise, and I was At Peace With the World In a Little Spanish ) Town called Barcelona. The next day was Sunday, and Mary Lou came Breezing Along. I said Yes Sir! That’s My Baby! She was about Five-foot Two and she had the sweetest Baby Face I ever saw, so I said, “I’m Knee Deep in Daisies and Head Over Heels in Love, and I’d Love to Call You My Sweetheart.” She replied, “You’re Talking to the Moon because You Gotta Know How to Love first.” Then I said, “Bye, Bye Blackbird.” Then at last Look Who’s Here—Cherie! In my Dream of the Big Parade she passed by. I asked “ Where Did You Get Those Eyes?” She replied, “Over There in America” and passed on. That night we met again and while it was Moonlight on the Ganges, I cooed “Tonight You Belong to Me Because 1 Love You, Truly I Do.” Then she whispered, “Me Too and I’ve been Thinking of You all day.” This encouraged me, so I sobbed out “I'm Lonesome and Sorry that It Made You Happy When You Made Me Cry.” The orchestra was playing Valencia while the Meadow Lark was singing for My Sweetheart, and in the distance the Bells of St. Mary’s were ringing. Once more I said “I Wish I Had My Old Gal Back Again and then I’d be Sitting on Top of the World because I would love her Always.” She answered, “I’d Bather be the Girl in Your Arms Than the Girl in Your Dreams,” so I cried. “Gimme a Little Kiss.” She did, and I added, “That’s a Good Girl.” Our wedding day soon appeared and the organ played All Hail to Dear Old Gadsden and the congregation sang When Dear Ole G. . 5. Men Fall in Line. After this was over we were Alabama Bound, but we soon went West of the Great Divide where we were happy Someday, Sometime, and Somehow. he ‘School 9 HE public school still grows and thrives. Increasing knowledge and shaping llv«s Of students, who in years to come, Will build our nation, and the home. The school has made this nation great Mere words cannot its value state. It gives the poor man’s child the right. To do what lies within his might. The school gives every child a chance— Not fettered by mere circumstance. She stands with loving, open arms, Inviting youth from towns and farms To share the wealth she has in store For all who come within her door. With willing heart and open mind, Youth comes, the hidden wealth to find. By patience, work, and toilsome pain The wealth is stored into the brain. But some grow tired of toil and work. They fail to care, they trifle, shirk. They turn away from fancied strife, Go. unprepared, to cope with life. O, School immortal, live for e’er, Outlive all struggle, hate, and war! Hold high your flaming torch, and light Through thickest gloom and darkest night! 0, worthy School, endure all time, Increase your gifts to willing minds. We pledge our loyalty to you Our Alma Mater, strong and true. Estelle Pendlby, Class Poet. Page Thirty-eight Page Thirty-nine Semester tyour Grubs, Mabel Jacobs, Catherine Kirby, Louie I,oworn, Roy Leath. Pauline Leach, Edith Marona, J. L. Moore, Samuel McElwee, Catherine Rappaport, Leah Stewart, Ernest Wooten, Lucile Wright, Thelma Adams, Dora Alford, Mildred Archer, James Bennefield, Monte Bowling, Lorene Brugge, Raymond Bryant, Albert Christopher. Ruby C Clemmons, Clarence Devine, Otis Downs, Kermit Glen, Annie Vera Grigsby, Isabel PAULINE LEATH President PRESTON WHORTON Secretary Semester ( hree Ashley. Mamie Abney, Raymond Alford. Charle Arnold. .lami. Breeden. GeorKe Breeden. Charles Burger. Tracy Bilbro, Horace Burke. Lucille Burn . Martha Carter. Ethel Christopher, Grigsby Cross. Randall Craig. Louise Childers. Emily Claypool. Elisabeth Davies, Dorothy Faueett, Elisabeth Forman, Louise Griffin. Cecil Gullcdge. Woodrow Gallagher, Grace Gash. Glover Gilbert, Robert Garrett. Ruth Gilbert. Corabel Gramling. Mnurinc Garrison. Gladys Garrison. Willie Fern Harmond. Raymond Hill. Clyde Hendricks. Lucille High. Josephine Hammett, Howard Isbell, John E. Ives. Billy Kirby. John Kendricks. Eleanor Kilgore. Elisabeth Ias . Orion Ix we. Clifford Lowern. Roy Lister. Lorraine Lawrence, .Mary Russell Matthews. Arnold Moon. Hudson McGlathery. Joseph McGlathery, Mary Nell Moore. Joe Marker. Charles Ruth McDaniel. Pauline Martin, Pauline Mason Sara Mince, Lucille Murphy. Elisabeth McCleskey. Rebecca Noble. Richard Owen. Herbert Phillips. J. Ross Pridgen. Emma Sue Pentecoet. Virginia Parsons. Edith Rogers, John Raley. Teresa Rainey. Audrey Ralls, Lola Richard . Martha Schmitz. Harry Sits, Winford Smith. Seldon Stringer. Cheater Shannon. Jane Stevens. Mary Standifer. Eva Smith. Frank Stewart. Ernest Sander . I.oui e Steele. France Steven . Ernest Sewell. Winnton Springfield, Vera Smith, Sarah Tabor. David Taylor. Merle Thornton. Louise Thompson. Alta Mac Waites. Dorothy West. Hazel Wilbanks. Margaret Watson, Beulah Walker. Dorothy Williams. Kvolyn Walter . Edward Worley. Joe Wilt Wimpee. Gregory WiLon. Billy Whorton, Preston Sara Elizabeth Mason Vice-President Grigsby Christopher T reasurer Page Forty-one “Heave Ho! “Bon voyage! We who are now the Sophomores of 26 began our voyage in the good ship “G. H. S.’ embarking in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-four from the port of Disque. Our ship was the best on the high seas and our voyage carefully mapped out, but in spite of this we found sailing a little difficult. Seemingly we were in a fog of confusion, which was made very dense by various ceremonies and initiations into the crew of the “G. H. S. ' The “old salts had no mercy on the tenderfeet. Night and day they called upon us to perform new duties; and some who had just made the ship by getting into the steerage were more than once inclined to give up. Ve weathered the storm through and sailed on for four and one-half months. Sometimes there was much seasickness caused by tempestuous waves of Latin, Algebra, English, et cetera. At one time Stringer thought that he would be forced to make the trip by rail. We now stopped at the small island of Mid-Term for a cargo which came to us in the form of a number of boys and girls who were to accompany us the rest of the way. By this time we had become old salts ourselves and Captain Christopher commanded the crew with such skill that he brought admiration from the hearts of his sailors. There hau been many promotions, and Officers Stallings, Jacobs, Wilson, Kirby, and Leath were seen walking the deck in uniform and brass buttons. Now came the end of another four and a half months and some found a rougher sea than that which caused the seasickness. The angry waves known as “Failure washed several overboard and threatened several more, who were rescued by “cramming . The rest of the crew stuck together as good sailors will. Since then another four and a half months have passed and our enterprising crew has captured a few worthy prizes. One was the third prize from the good ship “Stunt Night”. In this tight great bravery was shown by Mate Levi and Sailors Pickard, Johnson and Jacobs. They were backed by a stalwart crew, among the most outstanding ones being Stamm, Rain and Ralls who had been brought up from the steerage. Another prize was a victory in the “Magnavox Drive”. We now find ourselves looking forward to another port which is called “Junior Class . Captain Leath declares that a better crew has never sailed than this with her loyal officers—Mason, Christopher, Whor-ton, Cross, Breeden, and Weil. After leaving this port we shall sail on for another year. At the end of this time we hope to dock the dear old “G. H. S. and receive our certificates of able service for four years. Payc Forty-two Page Forty-three ‘So Big ‘Freckles Sophomore Prototypes of Popular Literature James Pickard Martha Richards “Some Wild Animals i Have Known —Lloyd Jones, jack Griffith, Chester Stringer, Cecil Griffin. “Valley of the Giants”...................................... James Johnson “Wildfire' George Breeden “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”.... Jean McCalley Frances Steele “One Minute to Play “The Valley of Silent Men” “The Quarterback”. “It” Preston Whorton Billy Wilson James May Bill Callan fceldon Smith “Tarzan of the Apes”... “The Sheik”.......... “Helen’s Babies”—Joseph McGlathery. Guy Whitt, Rebecca McCleskey, Dorothy Walker. “The Call of the Wild”.............................. Evelyn Williams Little Women”....... “The White Monkey”. “The Spitfire” ...... “It Must Be Love”.... “We Moderns”.... “The Campus Flirt”.... “Moon Calf”.......... “Pollyanna ......... “Brass” ...... “Angel” “Revolt Against Civilization” “The Bishop of Cotton Town “Daddy Long Legs” “Show Boat”..... “Flaming Youth” “Scaramouche” .... “A Weaver of Dreams’ “Feet of Clay”. Josephine High. Willie Fern Garrison Billy Ives Herbert Owens John Kirby Lola Ralls, Jane Shannon. Elizabeth Faucett IL .Madie McGuire Hudson Moon Irene Weil Bernard Jacobs Josephine Elliot Irving Levi John McCallie Arthur John Rich Virginia Pentecost Ruth Garrett Woodrow Gulledge Winford Sitz Frank Sitz uc(jhc Juniors of tomorrow” “Who are the Juniors of tomorrow?” I once heard some one say. “Why, don’t you know?” was the answer, “They’re the Sophomores of today.” “And are the Sophomores of today Faithful, Loyal and True, Doing for their Alma Mater All that they can do?” “They are,” answered the speaker. With a forceful nod of his head. “All you have to say is 'Sophomore’, And that’s quite enough said. “For we’re like Coach Reagan’s Tigers Working for a score, So that the Sophomores of twenty-seven Will be remembered ‘Forever More’.” Irene Eleanor Weil, Class Poet. Page Forty-four Semester m o Austin, Walter l«ee Alford. Herbert Allen, Louie Akins. Huenn Ashley. Catharine Has . John B. Bishop. Stone Burger. Verna Butler. Marion Breeden. Kdna Bryant. Arnett Brugge, Raymond Carter. Ethel Collan. Bill Cornelius. t onald Claypool. Elizabeth Colvard, Clnrenee E I ward . Alpha Bell Edwards. Ernest Ellis, Bill Elliott. Josephine Forman. James Fatherloss. Mary Joe Frazier. M aurine Gilbreath, Randall Gilliland. Josephine Griffith. Jaek Hammond. Lucille Harmon. Ralph Howell. Bernice Hurd. Mary Elizabeth Jacobs. Bernard Johnson. James Jones. Mary Jones. Lloyd Kendricks. Eleanor Lee. Lily I nnkford. Charles Levi. Irvin May. James Martin. Hill Martin. Pauline Mayne. Dorothy Mitchell, Elizabeth Moss, Marita ret Murry. O. C. McCallir. John McCalley. Jean McCaghren. Glenn McGuire. Madie McGinnis. Gladys McCartnty. Lily Mae McCartney. James McGlathery. Mary Nell Nabors. Mable Oliver. Corinnc Owens. Andrew Owen . Herbert Pope. Helen Pentecost. Virginia tVrotto. Marie Putman. Mary D. Quinn. Undine Baines. Willie C. Raines. Hobdy Ralls, Howard Robertson. Josephine Robertson. J. D. Richards. James Roberts. Ruth Rainey. Audrey Scarborough. Norma Sitz. Frank Stamm. Joseph Standifer. Geneva Standifer. Eva Thompson. Willie Thornton. Donald Thomas. Mildred Watson. I. is Watford. Cecil West. Hazel Williams. Lillian Word. Veta Wright. l.ow Yeal . Frances JERK JONES President fHOMAS STOCKS Secretary Semester One - £k Plank, Marjorie Piiehetl. Orlean Pritchett, Uimnr Put mm, Mahle Phillip-.. J. T. Phillip-. Taft Rich. Arthur Robertson. Dewitt Robert non. Frank Rover , Robert KumcII. Cleveodel Schmitz, Richard Shnddix. Sue Fiance Smith. J. W. Smith, Alice Smith, Evelyn Slay. Inez Street. Foster Stephen . Mattie Utile Stephen-. Jack Stevenson. Roy Stiles. WIlford Stringer. Brannon Stock . Thomas Swafford. Krin Tarvin. Paul Tinsley. Robert Thorton. Graydon Thompson. Irene Thorton. Corinne Thornton. Lurene Thornton. Mery Sue Tidmore. Mildred Turner. Grace Nell Vincone. Marie Wofford. Franklin W Knon. Marion Wetzel. Eugene Well . Ruth Williams. Wendell Williams. Ruby Whittle. Robert Wright. C. T. Whitt. Pansy Whorton. Mary VERNICE HURST V ico-Presidtmt J. B. DUKE Treasurer Semester One - Abbott, Ethel Allen. Imogene Anderson, Isal Joe Archer, Durward Bernard, Della Biddle, Aulcy Black, Annie Mae Buckner, Vivian Burnham. Catherine Berlter, Margaret Clowdus, Bovina Carlin, Joe Cathey. John H. Cole. Winford Cook. Claude Downs, Lorene Forman. Helen Forman, Irene Ford, Newt Foreman, William Freeman, Melvin Frix. Guy Gallagher, Elizabeth Gilbreath, Catherine Gilchrist, Mary Gramling. Denman Hall, Rebecca Hallmark. Irene Harris, Elsie Head. Pauline Pope, Bessie Reeves, Frances Reeves. Vera Joe Rhodes, Fornie Rhodes, Ellis Sampler. Lolla Scruggs, Earline Siniard, Mildred Sizemore, Burmia Smith. Louise Smith. Janie Kate Smith, Perry Starns, John Stevens. Hattie Streip, Frank Thompson. Catherine Thompson, Lucile Thompson. Linton Talley. Howell Vineyard. Horace Wagnon, Marion Walls, Eathel Waith, Lois Wiggins, Ermine Williams. Margarette Wilson, Mildred White, Alfred Wood, Joe Yeats, Frederic Young. Chester Henderson, Lou line Holdridge, Geneva Holloway, Elizabeth Haines, Raymond Hammond. Pope Haralson, J. B. Harkins, Fred Hays, Hyatt Holcombe, Fletcher Hurd, Frank Jenkins, Mildred Jenkins, Ruth Kroelinger. William Madrie, Louise Martin, Jewell Martin, Ralph Meeks, J. L. Miller, Aline Mitchell. Louise Morris, Mildred Myrick, Nannie Lou McCluney, Thomas McDaniel. Byron McKinnon, Bowman McNair, Orris Neff, George Pentecost. T. . Pritchett. Roy Prater. Herschel Crucible c5 n cAnimated cAutomobile'j Wheelbase (measuring length) Roy Stephens Crank Victor Henson Headlights (which are bright) Kathryn Burnham. Howard Talley Storage Battery (which generates pep) Juanita Pace Gasoline (which explodes) Jerry Jones Springs (which jump up and down) Guy Frix, John Cathey Fenders (which always rattle) Elizabeth Gallagher. J. W. Harwell. Richard Schmitz, C. T. Wright. Radiator (which frequently boils) Edna Mary Handley Motor (which keeps things moving) ........................... Mr. Lowery Kathleen Moore Burdette Burns Top (which is hard to manage)......... Windshield (which is transparent) Cushions (which are soft) Vivian Butler, DeWitt Roberts Inner Tubes (full of wind) Alice Smith. M. G. Dunn. Aulcv Biddle. Ar-nis McNair. Casings (good for many more miles) Hazel Brannon. Laurine Hen- son. Robert Whittle. Lester Dean. Spare Tire (which is always useful) Sue Frances Shaddix Wheels (which do nothing but run around) Pansy Whitt. Margaret Butler, Franklin Wafford. Fletcher Holcombe. Body Finish (which is pretty) Eloise Owen Cut-Out (which makes lots of noise) Brannon Stringer Nuts ........ Evelyn Smith, Howard Corbett, Isal Joe Anderson Self-Starter (which seldom works) Horn (which continually sounds a warning) Muffler (which keeps silence) Brakes (which interfere with pleasure) Shock Absorber Steering Gear Chauffeur The Axle (which holds up the whole works) Tail Light (which is always behind) Page Forty-nine Marion Wagnon Mr. Samuels Mrs. Smith Student Government Mrs. Leath Faculty Mr. Donehoo Board of Education ..... Day’s Store Jack Stephens ‘Who’s Who in the freshman (jlass 9 Most Popular Katharine Nichols, J. I,. Meeks Greatest Gr'nds ........................ Inez Slay, Thomas Cantrell Laziest Ethel Abbott, Preston Battles Best Students Helen Hayden, Lee McCurley Prettiest Vernice Hurst Handsomest J. B. Duke Biggest Fussers Louise Bates, Charles DuBose Biggest Bluffers Jewel Martin, William Kroelinger Windiest Erin Swafford, Hugh Patterson Best Natured Edwina Davis, J. L. Hoffman Think They Are “It” Annie Sue Bates. John Starnes Best Athletes Verna Garrett, Thomas Stocks Biggest Flapper Elsie Harr's Ladies’ Man Kenneth Thompson Wittiest Lois Waits. Wilfred Stilus fyreshman cPoenu HE ’27 Freshman Class Is extra, extra fine; Oh, Boy! We’re bright as polished glass, You ought to see us shine! Of course we’re “rats”, but won’t be long. For our “green” stage will be o’er; And then the second year we’re here We’ll all be Sophpomore. And then we’ll have our sweet revenge. For new “rats” will come in! We’ll tease ’em and we’ll black each face. And spank their breeches thin! So Freshman Class of ’28 You’d better be on guard; We all remember what we got. And for you we’ll make it Hard! Inez Slay. Freshman ’27. Semester Two. cActivities I Paye Fifty-one Officers President Sara Cox Vice-President Malline Burns Secretary Dorothy McCleskey Treasurer Rogers Thompson Stage Manager Charles Christopher Business Manager Jack Dunn Motto “Act well your part; there all the honor lies.” Colors Crimson and White. MISS FLORENCE PASS Director Members Ashley, Martha Bagley, Elsie Bagley, Evelyn Brothers, Evelyn Boen, Florine Burns, Inez Burns, Malline Cathey, Annie Joe Christopher. Ruby Claire Cox. Harriet Cox. Sara Davis, Harry Fosdick, Elizabeth Gulledge, Woodrow Joyner. Charlotte Leath. Pauline CA-HI PLAYERS THE MAKER OF DREAMS Qa Ki Players—Continued McCleskey, Dorothy May ben, Margaret Murphy, Deward Nichols, Mary Parish, Tessa Powell, Elizabeth Sewell, Margaret Steele, Frances Stott, Sybil Sutherlin, Mildred Thompson, Rogers Weil, Irene HANNAH CASE Asuistuiit Director “To me, it seems as if when God conceived the world, that was Poetry; He formed it, and that was Sculpture; He colored it, and that was Painting; He peopled it with living beings, and that was the grand, divine, eternal Drama.” Charlotte Cushman. history of Qadsden ‘ijffigh Qlee (flub MRS. GLENN MOORE Supervisor of Music HE first program given by the Glee 0 Clubs of Gadsden High was in 1924. This was an Indian Cantata. “The Mound Builders”. It was a colorful and instructive recital enthusiastically received by an appreciative audience. The following year the Treble Clef and Lyric Clubs were organized. In the spring a recital was given in which choruses learned during the year composed the major part of the program, while Japanese and Grecian dances lent variety and charm. Quite the most successful presentation of the club’s career was the Spanish Operetta, “The Belle of Barcelona” in 1926. The rich costuming and scenery, together with superior solo and chorus work, made this a brilliant performance. The Treble Clef Club brought honor to Gadsden High in the spring of 1926 when it won first place among high school choruses of the South in the Eisteddford contest in Birmingham. The prize, a piece of pottery, was presented to the capable director, Mrs. Glenn Moore, by the Glee Club. The radio has given the club new fields for development. One of the most successful programs ever rendered over W. J. B. Y. was the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs in November, 1926. Always first, our Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs won the five dollar prize at Junior Stunt Nite this year. In a genuine “black face” minstrel the old negro medleys interspersed with modern ballads made quite a hit. The Spring Recital in April was a decided success. The first half was a novelty program consisting of special dances and solos, done in costume. This program came as an appropriate climax to the successful career of the Glee Clubs for 1927-28. Larue McDaniel. t 9Z7 J Spring festival of T oys and Qirls Qlee Club • O HE combined Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs will present a program April 29 at the Gadsden High School Auditorium. The program is in the order of a college Glee Club being divided into two parts: Part One, strictly Classical Numbers. Part Two, Specialty Numbers (in costume). As this program is to be presented after the Annual goes to press, we can give it only in substance. SARA COX President of Glee Clubs PART I To Spring 1. Wake Miss Lindy 2. Girls Glee Club Out on the Deep That Little Word of Mine 3. Boys Glee Club Violin Solo 4. My Little Pretty One Honey Chile 6. Treble Clef Club Violin Solo c� . Bells of St. Marys Song of the Armorer 7. Lyric Club The Swan St. Saens Salut D'Armour Waltzing Doll Poldini Violin Ensemble PART II Scene I Song Scene II—The (flow Worm Melvin Striplin—Mildred Suthcrlin Scene III Song------------------------- Scene IV'____________________ 2 3 Strumming In a Little Spanish Town _____________Blue Skies _____________In Springtime Tell Her in the Springtime (Dance) 7 ii rJ’r eye View of My Old Kentucky Home. 8 Ting a Ling 9 Talking to the Moon P f e Fifty-five ■ Alford. Mildred Ashley. Martha Armstrong. A1 lone bag ley. Evelyn bales, Annie Sue battle , Irene bower . Miriam Bowling, l.orene brnddy. Myrtinr Brannon, Hazel brother . Evelyn burke. Mary I.ee burnett. Mildred Burns. Rurdett burn . Mnlline Byrd. Clarice Cathey, Annie Joe Childress. Emily Christopher. Ruby Claire Coleman. Serilln Cooper. Vera Copeland. Margaret Cox. Elsie Cox. Sara Dnvie . Dorothy Davis, Edwinn Davis. Dorothy Fuucctt, Elizabeth Fondick. Roberta Fox. Pearcy Fullington. Frances Gallagher. Grace Garrett. Ruth Garrison. Gladys Garrison. Willie Fern Gilliland. Kathleen Gilliland. Josephine Griffith. Hazel Griffith. Mary E. Rainey. Audrey Rappoport, l.cah Ralls, !. la Raley. Teresa Richards. Martha KusacII. Clcvc O. Scarbrough. Willie Dell Sewell. Josephine Shannon, Jane Simpson. Frieda Simpson. Sven SigroHt, Elolse Sutherlin. Mildred Shaddix. Sue France Springfield. Vera Stalling . Allie Sue Stott. Sybil Standifer. Eva Standifer. Geneva Swafford, Erin Taylor. Myrle Thornton. Mary Sue Thornton. I.urene Thompson. Willie Turner, Grace Nell Vaughan. Opal Walker. Dorothy Weil. Irene Whitt. Pansy Whorton, Mary Williams. Ruby Wilbanks, Margaret Williams. Evelyn Wooten. I.ucile Wright. Thelma Wilson. Marthn Wright. Ixiis Williams. Helen Grogan. Lillian Gulledge. Carra Belle Gu I ledge. Gladys Hag in. Elizabeth Hamilton. Earline Hammond, Luclle Hayden. Helen Hoidridge. Mildred Holloway. Mary Hurst. Vernicc Jackson. Elizabeth James, Evelyn .lame . Ruth Jennings. Boyce Jones. I.ucile Leath, Pauline Maybcn, Margaret Marlowe, Vera Mason. Sara Elizabeth Mitchell. Elizabeth Murphree. Elizabeth McDaniel, Inez MeCleskey. Rebecca McGinnis, Gladys McGuire. Mnidie McGIathery. Mary Nell Nichols, Mary Nichols. Katherine Pace, Juanita Paschal. Sara Pentecost, Mary Winn Prickett. Eloise Pritchett. Orlcnn Pruitt. Jennie Mao Pogue. Aubrey Pridgen, Ruby Pogue. Wilma Powell. Elizabeth Putman. Mabel GIKI.S GLEE CLUB Page Fifty-six Archer, Farley Arnold, James Butler, Marion Callan, William Cantrell, Tom Cross, Randal] Cross, Thomas Christopher, Grigsby Dunn, M. G. Ellis, Bill Forman. Robert Griffin, Cecil Hill, Clyde Jacobs, Bernard Jackson, John Jones, Jerry Kellett, Austin Lee, Orion Miller, John Moon. Hudson Noble, Richard Owens, Herbert Phillips, J. T. Robertson, Frank Rogers, John S. Simpson, Paul Sitz, Frank Stocks, Thomas Striplin, Melvin Thompson, J. C. Whorton, Preston Wilson, Billy BOYS GLEE CLUB Page Fifty-fteven Commercial Club Officers President Montrcss Freeman Vice-President Ethel Cushing Secretary Evelyn Bagley Treasurer Edith Stocks MISS KATHRYNE SLATE Head of Commercial Dept. Members Cushing, Ethel Dean, Oakley Dunn, Jack Freeman, Montress Griffin. Tom Hamilton, Earline Huff, Willine James, Evelyn Archer, Farley Bagley, Evelyn Barnes, Annie Cobbs, Frank Cooper, Kate Cooper. Flossie Cox. Margie Crain, Jimmie Lois « iw; Hi Page Fifty-vine - ■ mmmm Commercial 0ub d7ftemberS Cont niied Jones, Louise Kroelinger, Charles Marlowe, Vera McDonald, Homer Mewbourn, Vesey Owen, Sara Frances Parker, Annie Parks, Belton Pogue, Wilma Pridgen, Ruby Pruitt. Jennie Mae Richards, Corinne Scarbrough, Willie Dell Stansell, Lucile Stocks, Edith Thompson, J. C. Thompson, Joe Teague, Ruth Wilson, Wilburn Williams, Edna Mae Williams, Frank Whorton, Louise Whorton, Thelma Worley, Paul Wright, Frances Wright, Cleva Dell MILDRED HOLDRIDGE Honor Typist dIic Q. c3{. S• cflCagnavox Published Bi-Monthly by The Commercial Club of the Gadsden Mich School Subscription Price 10 cents per copy Faculty Counselor Miss Kathrync Slate EDITORIAL STAFF Charles Kreelingcr Associate Editor Elizabeth Jackson Editor-in-Chief Ethel Cushing Business Manager Montress Freeman Advertising Mgr. Harry Davis Circulation Manager Society ------------------Harriet Cox Jokes Tom Griffin Sports Charles Christopher REPORTERS Dramatic Club Annie Joe Cathey French Club Ruth Allison “G” Club Austin Kellett Boys' Glee Club Grigsby Christopher Girls’ Glee Club Evelyn Baglcy Literary Digest Club Elizabeth Powell Classical Club Sarah Cox Scholastic C ub Lucile Stansell Commercial Club Louise Jones Hi-Y Club Thomas Cross GENERAL REPORTERS Jack Dunn, Evelyn James, Evelyn Bagley, Frank Cobbs, Sydney Teague, Belton Parks. G. II. S. MAGNA VOX STAFF Elizabeth Powell Ruth Allison President Vice-President Secretary Harriet Cox Frieda Simpson Treasurer Allison. Ruth Bagley, Elsie Rates, June Breeden, Neita Bryant, Albert Burns, Inez Burns, Malline Burns, Mary Edith Cox, Harriet Cox, Sara Davis. Dorothy Daniels, Biddie Ferguson, Maurice Fosdick, Elizabeth Fosdick, Roberta Fox, Pearcy FRENCH CLUB Page Sixty-one President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Allen, Janies Allen. William Allison, Ruth Arnold, Janies Bagley, Evelyn Bass, Annie Sue Bass, John Bates, June Bryant, Hazel Burns, Mary Edith Butler, Claude Childress, Emily Christopher, Grigsby Cooper, Mary Elizabeth Cox, Harriet Cox. Sara Culver, Milton Davies, Dorothy Elliot, Josephine Farabee, Vivian Fosdick, Elizabeth Bowers, Miriam Burnett, Mildred Cantrell. Thomas Crump, Charles Cushen, Robert Gallagher. Grace Garrett, Verna Classical Club Officers Ruth Allison Harriet Cox Allie Sue Stallings Thomas Cross Members Fox, Pearcy Garrett, Ruth Gilbert, Robert Griffith, Hazel Grogan, Lillian Gulledgc, Woodrow Hood, Robert Isbell. John E. Ives, Billy Jones, Mary Kilgore, Elizabeth Little, Frances Lonr.ergan, Ragan Mason, Sara Elizabeth Mayben. Margaret Me Cal ley, Jean Mitchell, Elizabeth Moss, Margaret Murphrce, Elizabeth Pendley, Estelle Associate Members Henson. Victor High. Josephine Nichols, Katherine McCall. Wyman McCurley, Lee Flank, Marjorie Slay, Inez Pirklc, Lillian Powell, Elizabeth Rainey, Audrey Ralls, Howard Rains, Willie J. Rogers, John S. Ralls, Lola Ross, Bessie Mae Shannon, Jane Sparry, Catherine Stallings, Allie Sue Smith, Seldon Stamm. Joseph Stott, Sybil Thomas, Mildred Whorton, Preston Worley, Joe Will Worley, Paul W. Weiss, Leona Williams, Helen Stringer. Brannon Swafford, Erin Thompson, Alta Mae Wells. Ruth Whorton, Mary Williams. Wendell Wright. Roberta cAudubon 0ub Officers President Vice-President Secretary Assistant Secretary George Breeden Annie Joe Cathey Corinne Richards Harriet Garland Members Allen, Louie Alford. Charlie Ashley. Katherine Barksdale, Elton Breeden. George Breeden. Charles Burke. Lucile Burns, Martha Brugge, Raymond Cathey, Annie Joe Copeland, Margaret Cornelius, Donald Ellis. Bill Forman. Louise Fuller. Nell Gallagher. Grace Garland. Harriet Gramling, Maurine Gilbert, Cora Bell Griffin, Cecil Gather. Whorton Harmon. Raymond Hill, Clyde Ives, Billy Kirby, John Lee, Orion Lister, Loraine Moon. Hudson McCaffrey, Harrel McElwee, Katherine McGlathery, Joseph Noble. Richard Parsons, Edith Richards, Corinne Sanders. Louis. Smith. Seldon Smith, Frank Smitz, Harry Steel. Frances Stewart. Ernest Sitz, Winford Thompson. Alta Mae Thornton, Louise Tabor, David Taylor. Merle Thompson, Willie Watford. Cecil Wilson, Billy Weil, Irene Waters, Edward Ml r V h ' 1 . JR . I?. AUDUBON CLUB Page Sirty-three Sponsors Miss Vera McClesky Miss Ruth Allison Faculty Advisors Mr. F. R. Reagan Mr. J. R. Davis Members Adams, C. M. Allen, William Allen, G. C. Breeden, George Christopher, Chas. F, Christopher, Grigsby Cobbs, Frank Cross, Thomas Culver, Milton Davis, Harry Dunn, Jack Frist, Edward Littlefield, Earl Lonerrgan, Ragan McDonald. Homer Murphy, Pat Perrotto, Marion Nichols, Chas. Scarbrough, J. B. Simpson, Clyde Striplin. Melvin Thompson, Kenneth Thompson, Rogers West, Howard Wilson, Billie HI-Y CLUB 'Xjhe cAthlctic cAssociatioru Chas. F. Christopher Raymond Goodson Larue McDaniel President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Members C. M. Adams G. C. Allen Ruth Allison Claude Butler William Caddell Annie Jo Cathey Emily Childress Charles Christopher Frank Cobbs Randall Cross Harry Davis Dorothy Davis R. Z. Dismuke Jack Dunn Elizabeth Faucett Montress Freeman Edward Frist Robert Foreman Raymond Goodson W. T. Hagin Bernard Jacobs Jerry Jones Austin Kellett ShofTner Little Earl Littlefield Clifford Lowe Louise Longshore Sara Mason James McCartney Jean McCallev Rebecca McClesky Larue McDaniel Homer McDonald J. L. Marona Onmon Pate Marion Perrotto Lola Ralls J. B. Scarbrough Clyde Simpson Jane Shannon Richard Schmitz Melvin Striplin Mildred Sutherlin Edith Stocks Erin Swafford Kenneth Thompson Rogers Thompson Dorothy Walker Howard West Billie Wilson Mrs. Hurst Miss Nunally Mr. Samuels Miss Slate Miss West ATHLETIC’ ASSOCIATION Student (government Legislative Department Ragan Lonnergan, Vice-President members Thomas Stocks Winfred Stiles Howard Franklin Donald Thornton George Breeden Lillian Grogan Jane Shannon J. B. Duke Ruby Williams Elizabeth Powell June Bates Conway Cobb Florine Boen Marion Perrotto Sidney Teague Edwina Davis Josephine Elliot I sal Joe Anderson L EG IS LATIV E D E P A RT M ENT jQtuc ife Student (government W E XECUTIVE DEPART M ENT Marshals William Allen Frank Cobbs Frank Cooney Howard Franklin Elizabeth Halloway Frances Reeves Laurinc Henson Catherine Burnhan Loin Ralls Dorothy Walker Evelyn Bagley Elsie Bagley Annie Margaret Barnes Annie Sue Bass Mary Edith Burns Lucile Burke Elizabeth Faucett Vivian Farabee Roberta Fosdick Kathleen Gilliand Vernice Hurst Mary Jones Edith Leach Ixiuise Longshore Corinne Oliver Mary Joe King Hazel Brannon Inez Burns Edwina Davis Helen Pope Bessie Mae Ross Helen Stocks Vera Springfield Hatsie Cox Naomi Griffin Alta Mae Thompson Margaret Wilbanks Lucille Wooten Katherine Nichols Mary Whorton Sue Frances Shaddix Mabel Putman Helen Hayden Elsie Cox Willie Dell Scarbrough Elizabeth Kilgore Hugh Patterson John B. Bass Hugh Box Eugene Camp Frank Cooney Tom Griffin Robert Hood Millard Johnson Irving Levi, Jr. Ward Line Brice McClendon James McCartney Jim Lester Moody T. ' . Pentecost Howard Ralls Richard Schmitz Seldon Smith Winford Sitz William Kroelinger John Starnes Brannon Stringer Kenneth Thompson John Rogers Preston Whorton Robert Whittle W inn Robertson Rainh Martin Arthur Hardin Jce Thompson Arnold Matthews Robert Hood Thomas Cantrell Student Government Roll Chief Justice Ethel Cushing Judges Svea Simpson Malline Burns Sara High Martha Wilson Sturkie Breeden Paul Worley Marion Perrotto Raymond Goodson ■nm Crucible Stuff JACK DUNN flnxinexx Manager HAZEL BRYANT EdUor-in-Chief Page Sixty-nine Editor-in-Chief Business Manage r Hazel Bryant Jack Dunn Associate Editors Elizabeth Powell Howard West Malline Burns Assistant Editor-in-Chief Assistant Business Manager Exchange Editor Athletic Editors: Austin Kellet Charles Christopher Artists: Hilton Martin Clyde Simpson Organization Editors: Annie Joe Cathe Sara Cox Ethel Cushing Snapshot Editor: Frank Cobbs Advice to Uffext year's £ Annual Staff ASSOCIATE EDITORS 7W St vcnJjL w 1. Take everybody’s advice about what should go into and what should not go into the Annual. 2. Don’t begin work on your Annual until after Christmas. 3. Be lavish in spending money; it doesn’t cost much to publish a year book. 4. To the Editor: Make your dummy; then read directions afterwards. . . • • . 5. Don’t advertise your “Crucible”. 6. Let everybody know and see what goes into your Annual, because it is such a surprise when it comes out. ZAthletics I Page Seventy-one football Coach “Rip Reagan eOACH REAGAN has just completed his third season as Coach of Athletics in Gadsden High School. He has shown what he can do by turning out winning teams during this time. He is loved by all students, for he is a friend to all. Coach is a firm believer in his men and they believe in FRANK A. REAGAN, Coach h'm. No man stresses clean athletics more than does he. Gadsden is fortunate in having such a splendid coach and the least that can be said of him is that no one ever saw a better sport whether in victory or defeat. More power to our Coach! ■■■A VARSITY football THE TEAM IN ACTION W. T. HAG IN, Captain The Schedule Gadsden High 12 Gadsden High 13 Gadsden High 51 Gadsden High 0 Gadsden High 0 Gadsden High 0 Gadsden High 38 Gadsden High 0 Gadsden High 3 Gadsden High 0 Gadsden High . 6 camp McClellan Albertville 0 9 Hewitt 0 Phillips 15 Ensley 21 Central High 43 Fort Payne 0 Blountsville 18 A. M. I. 0 Cullman 25 Auburn 26 157 Total. Gadsden High 123 Total. Opponents QADSDEN had one of the most successful seasons she has had in several years, considering the material and experience. Much credit is due Coach Reagan and his boys for their efforts in giving Gadsden their best. eAPTAIN T. HAGIN, plunging halfback, had one of his best years while leading his teammates. “Cap’n T.” has played for four full years and has never failed when called upon. Hagin is one of the most dependabe back field men ever turned out by Gadsden High. On defense and offense alike he was equally valuable. He always did his part and more than his part in keeping the morale of the team on edge. Gadsden High is losing one of its most steady and brilliant performers in “Cap’n T.”; as he fails to return next year. CAPTAIN-ELECT “KIP” PEKROTTO, sturdy halfback, who had his best year after shifting from end to the backiield. “Rip” was one of the deadliest tackles on the team as well as a hard plunging back, and hard to stop. “Rip” played steady ball all season, giving the best that was in him on every occasion. His fight and determination to win was always an inspiration to his teammates and they realized that in him they could trust next year’s captaincy. Rip returns next year as captain of the team. “BULL LITTLE, fullback, the strong man of the squad, played brilliantly in every game. His strength stood him in good stead when he rammed the line. He always fought to the last minute and always did his part in every game. “Bull” also took care of the punting after Thompson and Kellett were out of the game. He fails to return next year and in him Gadsden Hi loses another veteran who will be greatly missed. AUSTIN NUISANCE” KELLETT, playing his first year on the Varsity, was a very brilliant and heady young quarterback, one of the shiftiest runners on the team. He seldom failed to gain on a broken field. His playing was consistent in spite of an injured shoulder. His loss is a very serious one to next year’s squad, as he has donned a football uniform for his last time for G. H. S. [ruriblc THE TEAM -Continued BOB FORMAN', halfback. Bob made good his first year also. He was light hut fast and with plenty of fight to carry him along in any old game. Although not playing regularly he gave a good account of himself when he got the chance, which was often enough for him to show his wares to the students and townspeople so they will remember him. BARGAIN” ADAMS, end. This lanky hoy was right there with his fight when he was needed. He filled in an end on many an occasion ami he certainly filled it admirably. “Bargain”, like Forman, was a fast man, very valuable to have in reserve. He often got the chance to see plenty of action during the year and he always showed the right spirit and determination to win. He fails to return. HOOKER” COBBS, tackle. Hooker” was right there with the goods when it came to doing his part and keeping the team going. “Hooker” was in there fighting every minute, giving the opponents plenty of trouble. He was ready and willing always and never complained even though things were breaking against him. Hooker” kept the whole team up in spirit. ALTERNATE CAPTAIN. “RUNT FREEMAN, guard, and tower of strength in the line who, although injured most of the season, played a wonderful ball in every game. Especially did he shine in the Ensley game. His 220 pounds were always in the thick of the fight and while doing his part in actual play he also helped in bolstering the spirit of the team. Hi school loses another four-year man in Freeman. FORMAN ADAMS COBBS FREEMAN Page Seventy-five I THE TEAM—Continued ALTERNATE CAPTAIN-ELECT “SLICK” LITTLEFIELD, fighting center, was truly a bulwark of strength in the line. Never did he play better than when hard pushed, and few or no bad passes were marked against him dumig the season. Although he ran up against some of the best lines in the state he always gave a brilliant account of himself. “Slick ’ will be with us next year, being one of the few letter men to return. We look to him for a great record next year. “BLONDY” McDonald, guard. “Blondy was discovered in the Ensley game, when he started his first game. He stayed in there the full sixty minutes and was doing his level best, fighting with everything he had. Blondy is very light, but he’s right there when it comes to fight and pep. We look forward to him next year as one of the mainstays of the line. LITTLE DIZ” DISMUKES, tackle. This boy is a real sure enough tackle. His work this year was above the ordinary in High School circles. He was like a rock, immovable, and cne of the steadiest men on the team. “Little Diz” certainly deserves more credit than he has received, even though he was praised very highly. He was truly a very great part of the backbone of our line. “SON K. GOODSON, end, although one of the lightest men on the team, shone brilliantly in every game at his position. He ran up against some of the biggest and best men in this part of the country, but never did he fail to do his utmost. “Son R.” also played a few games at quarter when Kellett was injured. GOODSON DISMUKES McDonald THE TEAM -Continued “ON A MON PATE, guard. Onanion” certainly did his part on the gridiron, and every time he got the chance he showed the people what he could do. He had a good year, hut had a small chance to star with such rivals ns Freeman, Allen, and McDonald out for his position. J. B. (“JABBO”) SCARBROUGH, end. A man who came from the rear ranks vo the front in football. He was one of the few who made the team that had only been out. for one vear. He was a hard-hitting fellow regardless of his light weight. Scarbrough will be greatly missed next year. G. C. (“GOAT”) ALLEN, guard. A man who was a hard hitter. It was “Goat’s first year at football. He showed up fine in the games. He will be back for next year and much will be expected of the big fellow. CLAUDE BUTTLER, center. Claude was one of the hardest workers on the squad. Each ofternoon would find him giving his best in every practice. He was an accurate passer and a wonderful man for running interference. This was his first year and also his last year on the varsity, having graduated from the scrubs. Claude is another good man Gadsden lost this year. PATE SCARBROUGH 1‘oye Seventy-xeven ALLEN HITLER Page Seventy-eight OHE SCRUB TEAM was composed of hard-hitting boys who put up a good fight against the Varsity each afternoon of practice and held them to close scores at all times. From this material and the letter men who did not graduate Coach Reagan expects to mould a winning combination this fall. The least that could be said of the Scrubs was that they were always on their toes, ready to give fight to all their opponents. Scrub Football Team Melvin Striplin Quarter Clvde Simpson L. G. .Jack Dunn Full Back Wrn. ('added R G. T. Edward Frist R. H. Howard West R. James McCartney L. H. I IT. Jerry Jones R. E. Clifford I.owe L. T. Charlie Meeks End and H. B. VARSITY AND SCRUB Pay Seventy-nine Running Center ■Hi GIRLS’ VARSITY TEAM Page Eighty C]iris’ BasketballrVarsity cam Ethel Cushing (Captain) Lucille Burke Vera Springfield Kathleen Gilliland (Manager) Martha Burns ................ Edith Stocks Verna Garrstt Burdette Burns Forward Forward Running Center Center Guard Guard Center «Basketball 5carru Varsity (’apt. Keilett Forward Thompson .. Forward Brugge Center Freeman Guard Hagin Guard Substitutes Goodson Forward Stocks Forward Little .. Center—Guard Christopher Center—Forward McDonald Guard Varsity Basketball Schedule G. H. S. 48 Attalla 19 G. H. S. 45 Albertville 29 G. H. s. 36 A. M. I. 21 G. H. s. 22 A. M. I. 23 G. H. s. 21 B’ham Bapt. 29 G. H. s. 27 B’ham Bapt. 31 G. H. s. Snead 42 G. H. s 17 Anniston 18 G. H. s. 22 Ohatchie 21 G. II. s. 33 North Side 18 G. H. s.... Ala. School of Trade 21 Won—6 Lost—o 'Q” ub Officers President Vice-President Secretary Montress Freeman Harry Davis Members C. M. “Bargain” Adams G. C. “Goat” Allen Claude “Buck” Butler Frank “Hooker” Cobbs Harry “Happy” Davis R. Z. “Dizzy” Dismukes Robert “Bob” Forman Montress “Runt” Freeman Raymond “Baby Face Son” Goodson W. T. “Cap’n T.” Hagin Austin “Pest” Kellett Karl “Shiek” Littlefield Homer “Blondy” McDonald Onmon “Jail Bird’4 Pate Marion “Rip” Perrotto J. B. “Skibo” Scarbrough I -fl [ ( Al i i SECTION Ik '«$ • Eighty-three beauty Contest 9 fp HIS year for the first time The Annual Staff promoted a beauty con-test in Gadsden High School. Each class put on a lively campaign for its own representative, and each contestant came out by a narrow margin. We have many beauties;— The favorites as you see are: Margaret Mayben, Senior Allie Sue Stallings, Junior Lola Ralls, Sophomore Jean McCalley, Freshman i “Queen rose of the rosebud garden of girls, Come hither, the dances are done. In gloss of satin and glimmer of pearls, Queen lily and rose in one; Shine out, little head, sunning over with curls, To the flowers, and be their sun.” Page Eighty-four Page Eighty-eight Page Eighty-vine MOST aeh QQiiJOb POPULAR. BOY %x(h d II isoro MOST POPULAR. GIRL Magaib+ojmaga] BEST BOV STUDENT CWU STUDENT BEST Page Ninety %ll Qthcl Gushing ub stub CIR-L ATHLETE ATHLETE BEST BEST BOY a Ay OafVis uliKt Jea lb CLEVEREST GULL ■ m WITTIEST E OY Page Ninety-one Snapshots Page Ninety-two Page Ninety-three Snapshots he Qci' i Tlayers PRESENT “Li e In Three Slices” OR THREE ONE-ACT PLAYS GADSDEN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1927 I “t he tyatal Necklace” A Farce Comedy in One Act By Harry L. Hamilton Time: Consult your watch. Piace: A sale distance from here Cast The Heroine—“I am innocent”_____________________________ The Villain— Curse him The Hero— Unhand her Coward ’ The Countess—“Sixteen years ago” The Villainess— Strike her!”....... Directed by Annie Joe Cathey II “ £ he Rescue” Time: Place: Elvira Warden Anna Warden Kate------------ A Tragedy in One Act Hy Hita Crciyhon Smith Present—10 o’clock P. M. Living room in Miss Elvira’s home. Cast Directed by Sara Cox III uc he £M.aker of ‘Dreams’’ A Fantasy in One Act By Oliphant Down Time: Evening. Place: Room in an old cottage. Cast Pierrette Pierrot ----------- The Manufacturer Directed by Ma!line Burns Violinists: Elizabeth Powell, Merle Taylor. Accompanist: Larue McDaniel. Supervised by Miss Florence Pass, Faculty Advisor of the Ga-HI Players Business Manager ________________________________________________________ Jack Dunn Stage Manager---------------------------------------------------- Charles Christopher Gadsden High School Hand f’aye Ninety six Bandmaster— Livsey, Director Assistant Bandmaster- Hilton Martin Drum Major—James May Cornet: Eugene Camp M. G. Dunn Shoffner Little Thomas McCluney Samuel Moorer Harry Schmitz Wilfred Stiles Robert Whittle 7 rum pet: Thomas Heaton Paul Swilling Billy Wilson Clarinet: . Horace Bilbro Klton Barksdale Curtis Miller Howard Talley Saxophone: Bill Cnllan Thomas Cantrell Charles Crump Milton Culver Bill Ellis Hudson Moon Frank Sitz Paul Worley Melophonc: Newton Ford John Starnes Newton Williams fin ritone: Cecil Griffin Winston Sewell Drum: Thomas Cross Harry Davis Hugh Patterson Bans Horn: Irving Levi riceolo • J. L. Hoffman Ti on:bone: Rvron McDaniel J. T. Phillips J. Ross Phillips James Pickard J. C. Thompson Mr. Cory: “What is salt, Kate?” Kate Cooper: “Salt is what causes potatoes to not taste so nice when there’s none on them.” Irving Levi: “Daddy, the teacher wants me to bring in a sentence using the word ‘tradition’.” Daddy Levi: “Tradition is something handed down from generation to generation.” Irving wrote: “My pants are a tradition.” Miss Little: “That makes five times I have punished you this week. Now, Jack, what have you to say?” Jack Griffith: “I’m glad it’s Friday.” if James Allen (running into the Library): “I want the ‘Life of Caesar’!” Miss Lena Martin: “Sorry, but Brutus beat you to it.” “I had to be away from school yesterday,” said Tommy. “You must bring an excuse,” said Mrs. Smith. “Who from?” “Your father.” “He ain’t no good at makin excuses. Ma catches him every time.” Mr. Cory: “What can you tell me about nitrates?” Hubbard Beard : “Well—er—they’re a lot cheaper than day rates.’ Miss Clay: “In what battle did General Wolfe, when hearing of victory, cry ‘I die happy’?” C. M. Adams: “I think it was his last battle.” lokes—Continued Frieda Simpson: “I)0 you like cod-fish balls?” Mary Nichols: “I don’t know, I never went to one.” Miss Pass had just finished writing the first question on the board when Frank Cooney, Jr., said, “Miss Pass, is that question number one?” Happy Davis: “Do you know the shape of a Yankee d me?” Tom Cross: “No—” Happy: “Well, you give me one and we’ll call it square.” Did you ever hear about that time Mr. Samuels thought he had left his watch at the Ma'lard and then took it out to see if he had time to go back for it? Charlie Christopher: “But gentlemen prefer blondes.” Rogers Thompson: “I don’t.” Charlie: “Which all goes to prove what you are. Rogers: “When I proposed to the dear girl she fell on my shoulder like a baby, but finally she put her arms about my neck and—” Austin: “I know all about it. I rehearsed it with her.” Mrs. Wright: Yes, children, an Indian’s wife is called a squaw. Now, what are Indian babies called? Bernard Jacobs: I know, Mrs. Wright—squawkers. Ladies, Don’t Read This ;puaq .iaq uo pimp? oj puq aqs ji .woqauics iua4 je ja3 p.aqs jeq; a ou j 3a jny pna.i aq JOAdU pjnoA sauq asaqj ji •fliu aoqs p?aJ ftiuqpauios ahs ptaAV MOtf A oqs v. jo uifjs isBaj aqj sjaJJ aqs ji A oqaiuos ;no puy n.aqs 'snoioBj jng a 0U3| oj pu qSno aqs Suiqiauios s4ji uttuiOM h sau.iOAV Xuiin. in? s aaaqt JI Stunt J'Cite r.Program U Junior—Country Jew Store Sophomore—Womanless Wedding Freshman—Scene in a Union Depot Senior—Girls’ Football Game Glee Club—Minstrel G Club—Surgical Operation Faculty—Cinderella (Comic Opera) Between Acts—J. L. Marona, Harmonica Artist Chorus—Won’t You Be My Sweetheart Craps Up to Date. Program announced by Arthur Hardin and Elizabeth Fosdick Music—Larue McDaniel and Orchestra. Qifts 9 0N DECEMBER 14, Alabama’s birthday, Mrs. Charles Meeks, Re-Kent of the Christopher Gadsden Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a handsome Alabama Hag to our high school. Since that day it has waved proudly beneath “Old Glory’’ on our school flag pole. Miss D. Ola Little’s English classes contributed to the good of the entire school by presenting a Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary. A handsome suite of living room furniture is the gift of the Ga-Hi Players, this being a necessary part of our theatrical equipment. On February 25, the Senior Class planted a beech tree on the north side of the campus, a gift and a memorial. On Arbor Day the Audubon Club planted two water-oaks on the south side of the campus. The Junior Class very generously contributed from “Stunt Nite” funds a new American flag. For three years C. F. Cross and Bro. have offered a loving cup to the Senior adjudged the best all-round student. The decision is based on scholarship, model conduct and athletic ability. The 1925 honor went to Raymond Cushing; 1926, to Janice Howe; 1927, to—Whom? Through the generosity of the Gulf States Steel Company the Gadsden High School has now a supply of band instruments. Twenty-five fine instruments were Riven in February for use by the school. At the same time the National Guard of Alabama authorized Band Master Livsey to give instruction in band music two afternoons each week. Both gifts are thereby recognized as very material ones and the school is deeply appreciative. A long-felt want has been met. The school will now be able to have a well organized band where it would have been impossible otherwise. Page One Hundred One (Contests ONTEVALLO CONTEST—Each year the Ga-Hi Players sends two girls to Montevallo to enter the speaking contest of the State Tournament. of the “Big Five” readers and Florine won Second place, reading The Music Master’ Malline read “The White Hands of Telham”. Cl VITA N LAW OBSERVANCE CONTEST—The Civitan Contest on Law Observance was held in our Auditorium March 15. The seven high schools in the county competed for the award. Our own Florine Boen, in her calm and efficient manner, carried away first prize. The student body as a whole showed with enthusiasm their appreciation of Florine and her splendid work. LINCOLN ESSAY CONTEST—This year the Linco'n Essay medal was awarded to Lucile Stan sell. Valedictorian of 1027. CONSTITUTION CONTEST—Gadsden High School is alwavs very res non si ve to any contest. The one sponsored by the Birmingham Age-Herald always find many students ready to enter and this year enthusiasm has run high. Every class in the school is represented and the sneakers have worked day and night to write a good speech and learn to deliver it to the best of their abilitv. There is no doubt that this is a great thing for the school, for it revives the study of the original document which governs us. The students become interested in the great men who shaped the policies of our nation and the contest trains these students to learn to express themselves. The school owes thanks to the Birmingham Age-Herald for inspiring them to study the Supreme Law of the Land. This year the contestants were as follows: Bates, June—The Constitution Burns, Inez—The Constitution Burns, Malli.ie—The Constitution Cuushen. Robert—Lincoln and the Constitution Griffin, Naomi—The Constitution Gulledge, Woodrow—Lincoln and the Constitution Hardin. Alrthur—The Constitution High, Josephine—Marshal1 and the Constitution McClesky Dorothy—The Constitution Noble, Sam—The Constitution Roberts, Harley—Jefferson and the Constitution Stringer, Brannon—Lincoln and the Constitution Shaddix, Sue Frances—Madison and the Constitution Worley, Paul—The Constitution Paul Worley won first in County and District, and second in State Contest, receiving a prize of $300. ALABAMA EDUCATION CONTEST—The Gadsden High School pupils entering the Alabama Educational Contest this year were Hazel Bryant, who won the county contest last year; Sydney Teague, Tessa Parrish, Joe Will Worley and Frances Little. “Little Worley” won first in Gadsden Hi, the County, and the District. Gadsden Hi won another distinction in the Alabama Educational Dramatic Contest in Birmingham during A. E. A. Five schools put on one-act plays. Gadsden got This year Florine Boen and Malline Burns covered themselves with star dust and added a few new stars to Gadsden High’s crown. For thev were two second place for the best acted play, and Malline Burns was voted the best actress on the stage. Page One Hundred Two c5Advertisements Page One Hundred Three COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF GADSDEN STORAGE BATTERY CO. McCLESKY PROS. “If It’s Candy, We Have It” THE L. B. CANDY COMPANY WHOLESALE CANDIES DISTRIBUTORS FOR LOWNEY’S BULK AND POUND CHOCOLATE Gadsden, Alabama DRINK NE-HI BEVERAGES SEVEN VARIETIES Bottled by CHERO-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY 5th and Locust Streets Gadsden, Alabama COMPLIMENTS to CLASS OF TWENTY-SEVEN HERZBERG-LOVEMAN COMPANY MOST CAR FOR THE MONEY WHIPPETS WILLYS KNIGHT DUBOSE MOTOR COMPANY LOKEY’S ICE CREAM “The Cream of Creams A Nation-Wide Institution J. C. PENNY COMPANY, Inc. Department Stores Where Values Are Greatest Throughout the Year GULF STATES STEEL COMPANY Wcrks: Gadsden, Ala. General Offices: Birmingham. Ala. Manufacturers of IMG IRON STEEL BARS NAILS BILLETS REINFORCING BARS STABLES WIRE RODS ANGLES BARB WIRE SOUTHERN WOVEN WIRE FENCE ALABAMA CITY BANK Alabama City, Alabama CAPITAL $25,000.00 SURPLUS $6,000.00 A Sound, Well Conducted Banking Institution is a Source of Pride to Any Good Town and Community We Appreciate Y’cur Patronage C. 0. FORMAN. President I.FK FRRTBAl'M, Vice-President K. K. McC'I KNDON. Cash’er K A. HORNS. Vice-President M. II. BROOM, Asst. Cashier EAT CROSSFIELD’S ICE CREAM It's a Health Foot I CROSSFIELD ICE CREAM CREAMERY COMPANY (iadsdcn, Alabama Compliments of THE BETTER BUICK II hen Hotter Automobiles Are Huilt Buick W ill Build Them GADSDEN BUICK COMPANY BEST WISHES for CLASS OF NINETEEN TWENTY-SEVEN GADSDEN NATIONAL BANK All Insurance Policies Look Alike So Do Mushrooms and Toadstools SEE ED NUNNALLY FOR GOOD INSURANCE Phone 262 113 North 4th Street Insurance for Every Need Congratulations—Class of 1927 E. D. LANFORD COMPANY, Inc., Dealers in , m DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR VEHICLES STYLE QUALITY SERVICE DUPRE FURNITURE COMPANY ATTALLA PHONE 19 FOR A HOUSE CALL STRINGER REALTY CO. GIVE -HER A BOX OF CANDY Always the Appropriate Gift Our l.ine of Candy in Complete and Alwayn Fre h WE SELL MARTHA WASHINGTON AND PARK-Til.FORD CANDIES 13 N. 1th Street CROSS DRUG CO. Phone 262 HouMe With a Reputation Auto Accessories and Parts Gadsden's Best GOODYEAR TIRES VULCANIZING LON WILLIAMS SUPPLY CO., SOL SIEGEL CO., Inc., The Dress-Up Shop Ready-to- Vear Millinery Accessories Trade at Home 6th and Chestnut Phone 111 131 Broad Street COURTESY SERVICE WE SELL PURE FOOD STORE Prompt Delivery FOR LESS T. C. DAVENPORT. Prop. 532 Broad Street Phones 531-532 LOUIS PIZITZ Gadsden, - - - Alabama COMPLIMENTS EXIDE BATTERIES ARMATURE WINDING OF AUTO ACCESSORIES O. K. BARBER SHOP CROWE ELECTRIC COMPANY B. J. MAXEY Phone 1067 229 Broad St. ISBELL HALLMARK FURNITURE CO. West Gadsden Phone 683 “Out of the High Kent District” DUNAWAY DRUG COMPANY “Service That Serves” Gadsden, Ala. Store Phone 998 Drug Dept. 999 MISS ITA STOCKS FLORIST “Say It With Flowers” i'«ur '•rwmi.inutaiMniiiNiiu.'iiMiimiiMiHttitraiiiaiiiiiiiiMimiiiiuuNiiitiitMiiNttimr j VANCE SHOE CO. ! “QUALITY—STYLE Shoes fer the Whole Family HILL’S, Inc. AUTO RENTAL CO. DRIVE YOURSELF Be Your Own COMPANY Chauffeur Cheapest Rates in Town Lowest Rates in Town 128 North Fifth St. Phone 98 Gadsden. Ala. 621 Broad St. Phone 8 DILL PRINTING CO., LITTLE DUTCH TEA ROOM JOB AND COMMERCIAL PRINTERS 306 Broad Street Gadsden, ... Alabama “GOOD PRINTING QUICK Mrs. W. T. Phillips. 208 South Fourth SI-, Proprietor. Telephone 38 HOME COOKING DRY CLEANING M a H a n J. L. ROGERS, Manager Telephone 1010 LEACH INSURANCE AGENCY GENERAL INSURANCE REAL ESTATE FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS PROMPT ADJUSTMENTS PERSONAL SERVICE “We get more customers by being faithful to those we already have” THE ATTALLA BANK Attalla, Ala. CAPITAL $50,000.00 SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS $40,000.00 We Solicit Your Patronage and Offer Safety and Service C. B. FORMAN, President E. G. I.EE. Vice-President Nell Jo Gray, Cashier O. I). DU Pit E, Vice-President Thelma White. Asst. Cashier GADSDEN HARDWARE COMPANY Headquarters GOLDSMITH BASKET BALL EQUIPMENT First Because They Last Special School and College Prices See lls Before You Buy COONEY'S “Gadsden’s Leading Store” Only Seventeen Years in Business in Gadsden, and Away in the Lead by a Big Majority COONEY S DRY GOODS COMPANY A Problem Solved PLEASURE—PLUS—ECONOMY EQUALS STUDEBAKER Studebaker Has no Equal in Beauty, Power, and Durability J. H. WHITE MOTOR COMPANY M. A. ELECTRIC COMPANY “ It's Electrical li e l)o It 503 Broad Street Phone 240 i Gadsden, Alabama HOTEL PRINTUP Unusual Service With Pleasing Surroundings Gadsden, Alabama COMPLIMENTS OF FRANK DUNCAN ETOWAH TRUST SAVINGS BANK Gadsden, Ala. Capital 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits Over 50,000.00 THE ACORN STORES, Inc. ‘6St ores E verytchere’ ’ DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE ALWAYS Gadsden, Alabama ONE GREAT ADVANTAGE OF EDUCATION Lies in (he Fact that it Teaches Appreciation OF QUALITY MEN’S AND HOYS’ WEARABLES OF QUALITY FRANK HAGEDORN Gadsden, Ala. In the Shadow of the Court house ALLEN DRUG COMPANY 538 8road Street THE STORE OF NATIONALLY-ADVERTISED PRODUCTS PRINCESS THEATRE Gadsden98 Finest arul Best” When Better Pictures Are Shaun We Will Show Them. A Hearty Welcome Awaits You LEE L. CASTLEBERRY, Manager Phone 133 COMPLIMENTS OF 1 THE VIOLET STUDIO —...—.............. —__pj DRINK Compliments NUGRAPE BOTTLING CO., Phone 148 Gadsden, Ala. I COMPLIMENTS OF VANCE DRUG COMPANY The House Thai Quality Built C. F. CROSS BRO., Jewelers in Gadsden for Mire Than a Third of a Century “We Specialize in Class Rings COMPLIMENTS OF W. H. MAYBEN NMiMiiMiiMiiwiiwiaiiMmuuiHiNiiiaiiiumniaiiiaiiHiimiiuiimiimiiiisniiumniiwiaimimniiiniiiniiiumwiNnimi WEST GADSDEN DRUG COMPANY Headquarters for WhitniaiTs and Nunnally’s Candies Phones 234-574 __ .... Compliments of AL. II. MOSS REALTY COMPANY REAL ESTATE Rentals and Insurance SAVE YOUR MONEY FIRST NATIONAL BANK Gadsden. Ala. Resources Over $2,500,000.00 AMBULANCE SKUNK E A PERFECT CAR CAREFUL DKIVhKS EXPERIENCED ATTENDANTS Making i Perfect Service A. W. WOODLIFF UNDERTAKING CO., Inc., Phone 80 Night and Pay THE GADSDEN TIMES SIXTY YEARS OLI) AND GROWING YOUNGER EVERY DAY 10c Per Week by Carrier—$3.00 Per Year by Mail It You Are Troubled With Dandruff, and Your Hair is Falling Out. See Kent, the Tonsorial Artist KENT S BARBER SHOP i 112 South 6th Street Gadsden, Alabama C-J STORAGE AND GARAGE CO. NIGHT AND DAY SERVICE Locust St. between Ith and 5th Streets Rhone 820 THE GRASELLI CHEMICAL COMPANY Manufacturing Chemists iik;ii grade fertilizer ACID PHOSPHATE Gadsden, - Alabama 5 111 iiiimiuiii iin 'i THE WEST GADSDEN DRY CLEANING CO., “THE CLEANERS THAT CLEAN CLEAN SEABORN JONES, Proprietor 124 South Twelfth Street Phone 978 SAUQUOIT SPINNING COMPANY COMBED AND CARDED COTTON YARNS Gadsden. ------ Alabama I “THE WOMAN’S STORE” Built on Values Gadsden A. T, TAYLOR THE KYLE REAL ES- ! “The Time-Piece Man TATE AM) Rl lLI). I WATCH, CLOCK AND JEW- ING COMPANY ELRY REPAIRING Diamond Mounting and HOUSES FOR RENT Engraving 433 Chestnut St. Call 1038 for Correct Time 536 Broad Street Phone 21 HOLLER CHAMPION “77i(� Flour the lies! Cooks I'se W. M. COSBY FLOUR GRAIN COMPANY Distributors (iadsdcn, ... Alabama TO OUR ADVERTISERS — The Crucible Staff wishes to thank the Business Men of Gadsden for taking Advertising Space in our 1927 Annual. You have thus established yourselves as Friends of Gadsden High School. For these and past favors we rest your Debtors. I