Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 280 of the 1959 volume:

Editor-MARY LANE HOLLAND Business Managers HARRIET GORDON JOHN LEACH IN MEMORY OF KENNETH FOX DON TIDWELL We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels the no- blest, acts the best. And he whose heart beats quickest lives the longest: Lives in one hour more than in years do some Whose fat blood sleeps as it slips along their veins. Life's but a means unto an end; that end. Beginning, mean, and end to all things—God . . . -PHILIP J. BAILEY DEDICATED TO... The 1959 Crucible is dedicated to you, Mrs. Anne Williams, because you have added so much to the lives of Gadsden High Seniors. We will leave these halls to live a richer life because of contacts with you. As a Senior homeroom teacher you coaxed and pushed all of your Seniors into selling loads of magazines by supplying those who reached their goals with cokes and candy. Our Senior banquet would never have been such a lovely combination of enjoyable stunts and beautiful decorations had it not been for your untiring efforts. Because you are always busy and eager to do something different ; because you are such a wonderful person and an asset to Gadsden High, we dedicate the 1959 Crucible to you. PRESENTED BY 1959 CRUCIBLE PICTURING... THE STUDENTS SENIOR CLASS AND OF GADSDEN HIGH ... MODERN PROGRESS [JucJtion Chmgct iimnn. v H� ). Pm stHEMWR OCTOBE Rocket To Moon At t e m p t e d Rockets away. Seniors! These were the words which inspired the Seniors to super jet down the street to high pressure their neighbors into buying $14,000 worth of magazines. While scientists were sending rockets to the moon, the students of Gadsden High were registering. Everything was chaos, but we were all glad to be back in the halls ringing with sounds of old and new friendship. Once again the doors of Gadsden High were swung open for students. Modern education was off with a blast as tele- vision chemistry was started. Our football team sent many other teams flying into space as they blasted toward touchdowns. u. s it«rr Shows iw e Cars Co Streamline 4 'Confessions' Heard In Hnlt 'r“;ol With November came G.H.S. Homecoming with floats, homecoming dance and a band show. The band went streamline in producing an interesting half-time show. The Student Council put on a dance in our gym after the game which we tied with the Poets. Layton Smith tried to go streamline with his muscles and burst the door. The hard workers stayed up to all hours working on their masterpieces. oiu?4(W ,£tt ®tm D IS es o V[ B D£C£m8£r £0 r on New friends were discov- ered at the dances. Diane and Judy met a very cute friend called. Frosty. At the Senior Play, Time Out for Ginger, new talent was discov- ered. This was the first time that a Senior class had produced a Senior play, and we were proud of the production. very December means Christmas time, and Christmas time means parties. The last day before the Christmas holidays, we all had parties. Some girls tried to make them a Frosty friend. Martha and Joyce were busy the day it snowed The Seniors serenade their Sweethearts in the long-planned Valentine Program in February. ZZ � Gremlins slip rocket mickey f m limn —♦ February 14, brought a well- planned Valentine Dance, sponsored by the Student Council at the Muni- cipal Auditorium. January and February brought talent shows and essay contest in which Mary Lane and John won a hundred and fifty dollars respectively. Mcuroy Closely „ While the Big Four planned, G.H.S. stu ■; dents had many plans in mind. The basketball base team showed evidence of much planning and practice during basketball season. Vtav Get e«its Some of our high school girls added another champ to our City of Champions. They stuffed 23 into a telephone booth. i- 1 ■1 •I1 March came in like a lion with Twirp Court. The most honorable judges pronounced fair and entertaining sentences. These varied sentences ranged from hula-hooping to adorning a football uniform. ju nun In Crash Mrs. Haqedorn FBI Irks Poplarvil c? Research on bills for the Alabama Y.M.C.A. Youth Legislature was in full swing. Forty- eight Hi-Y and Tri-hi-Y members met with success in Montgomery and stole many honors. After many years of study, forty-eight Seniors and Juniors efforts were a suc- cess. Membership in the National Honor Society was theirs. Culture While U. S. and Russia swapped culture, our Gadsden High School girls were swapping hair styles. Some swapped ponytails for pixies, and buns for page boy. Also in April we had Dress-up Day in which all students and faculty participated. We swapped from everyday school clothes to our Sunday best. Some culture was exchanged when the band Tuscaloosa for the All-State Band went to Concert. Our band received a superior rating Q off r ismiffcfT K ypiiP mmmm V ■ m ■ S mmrnm ymmw I. J. Browder Superintendent of the Gadsden City Schools Walter G. Nelson Director of Research and Guidance Allen C. Cleveland Director of Purchasing, Maintenance and Transportation 20 A D M I N I S T R A T I O N Benny Dean Board of Education Frank J. Martin Board of Education D. C. Wadsworth Chairman of the Board of Education J. D. Samuels Supervisor of Instruction Mertie May Moore Supervisor of Music ■■■?=-- OUR PRINCIPAL, Mr. F. T. Dobbs For the wise leadership, patience, and understanding of Mr. Dobbs, the students of Gadsden High are extremely grateful. OUR REGISTRAR, Mrs. Chappell Couch We realize the fine job Mrs. Couch has done through the years as Gadsden High's able registrar, and we deeply appreciate the counsel and individual interest which she has taken in every student. 23 HISTORY DEPARTMENT ROBERT LAMON B.A., M.A., Peabody Social Science ERNESTINE LEVI A.B., Huntington Social Science VIRGINIA LUKER B.S., University of Alabama History MARY ELLEN SCHMITZ B.S., Jacksonville State College History GLADYS SMITH RICHARD SCHMITZ Does itch? B.S., Texas State College B.S., University of Alabama for Women Diversified Education Diversified Education 24 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CAROLYN BELLENGER A.B., Goucher English TRUDIE BENTLEY B.A., Blue Mountain English JUNE BUGG A.B., University of Alabama English LENA PENTECOST B.S., Jacksonville State College English BETTY THOMPSON A.B., University of Alabama Spanish and English ERA SEWELL B.S., Howard College English LIBRARY KATHRYN ABERCROMBIE B.S., University of Alabama M.A., Peabody Library Science Hollywood Day??? 25 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT IDA BELLE LEATH LOUISE ODUM A.B., Shorter College B.S., Montevallo Science Biology STELLA D. TODD RUTH WALKER B.S., Jacksonville State College B.S., Jacksonville State College Science Biology FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT MAUDINE B. WHITE DORA JEAN HILL A.B., University of Alabama B.S., Alabama College English Secretarial Science COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT ELIZABETH R. LAMON B.S., Jackson M.A., Peabody Social Studies DOROTHY WOODWARD B.S., Jacksonville State College Business Education MYRNA MASTERS B.S., Business Education Jacksonville State College GENERAL McDANIEL B.S., Business Ed., Jacksonville State College MARGARET E. TURNER A.B., Maryville College Business Education PALSY WALSY DIETICIAN KATE WATSON GUIDANCE JOSEPHINE ROBERTS B.S., Jacksonville State College M.S., API; Teachers College, Colurr bia University Guidance and Student Personnel Administration MATH DEPARTMENT ETHEL BAKER DOROTHY BARNES B.S., University of Georgia B.S., Jacksonville State College Mathematics Mathematics Dot B. EULA B. BUMPERS J. R- DAVIS A.B., Alabama College B.S., C. E. Auburn M.A., University of Alabama Mathematics Mathematics STUART ELDRIDGE B.S., San Francisco State College Science HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WILLIAM ABSTON MARTHA BULLOCK B.S., University of Alabama B.S., Jacksonville State Physical Education Physical Education GAIL BURGESS JACK GREEN Jacksonville B.S., M.A., University of Alabama English and Physical Education Physical Education FRED NEWCOME B.S., M.S., Auburn Physical Education JERRY WATFORD B.S., University of Alabama Physical Education A little high? MUSIC AND ART DEPARTMENT EDSEL HAND B.S., Howard College B.A., Jacksonville Music Not Pictured Dr. M. M. Glosser John A. King Teachers, teachers, teachers. I i I I i I 1 S I A � ■■■ ; . w ■:■ ' ■ml f f 1 I 1 M - ' | I sfigSSgS L • | j 1 ‘ •■•':' i •XwSvi ! 1;:';' x-S i’S- iSili «Si J I mm 111 wmm •.••.V'AVVVfi'M mmm mmm will WSBt ' ' • ' fMfm wWffi mmmm • j WM0M ■ W$0m [ A 40� ' •X' ixxl iii ■V-VV.VVV.V-V few iiii ■■ 'M m l§t§§ ... piili f; ■ .... ®k , wmmm wm® : WW. mtm mi 88� « •Si-ii x [ :■ 1-: 1 ‘I.. ni i j . : Ira • V : §§®n «sasi ml . mm 3m lit � � xvx4 S5SSSSS® fwssawas w SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 1955, we, the last freshman class of Gadsden High School, entered the year thrilled, unsure of ourselves, and a little awed at the fact of being in high school. Homecoming rolled around. We worked very hard on our first float which we felt was a work of art. For green freshmen, our talent show, The 6400 Mile Question, was very original and we thought it was great although it did not place. Next came the sophomore year. We were not as scared now, and we determined to make the other classes sit up and take notice of us. Our class beauty, Betty Sue Denson, represented us, for the second time, at the annual Coronation Ball. To start our junior year off with a bang, we produced a wonderful float, Another Victim, which captured first prize in the Homecoming parade. We were equally proud of our talent show, Dear Diary, which received the second place honor. Our candidate for queen was Celia An- dersen. We are great! We are fine! We're the class of '59! We proved our ability in the magazine campaign by topping the school record by selling $14,- 500.00. We were proud of our Homecoming float and also our Home- coming Queen, Pinkie Patterson. Our talent show, On the Levee, cap- tured first place. It was a wonderful show—one to be proud of. Our class beauty. Miss Brenda Lowery, was selected as Queen of Gadsden High School at the impressive Coronation Ball. We sincerely hope that as we leave Gadsden High School and take our places in life, we can make Gadsden High proud of the class of 1959. 0 r- O JOHN LEACH G,%« RRO Vice-Pres1 AAARTHA BUSH Treasurer 'O Oi 'O BARBARA ANNE ADAMS DO Club; Student Council Rep- resentative; Magazine Captain; Choral Club; Ring Committee; Junior-Senior Picnic Committee; Talent Show Committee; Girls' Softball and Basketball Team; Crucible Subscription Staff; Home Economic Club; Junior Red Cross Representative; Foot- ball Sponsor. ANITA FRANCES ALGEE Vice-President, National Honor Society; Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teach- ers of America; Youth Legisla- ture; Delegate, State Tri-Hi-Y Convention; Delegate, State Na- tional Honor Society Conven- tion; Pre-Youth Legislature; Stu- dent Council; Homecoming Float Committee. AUDREY KATHRYN AMBERSON Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Lead- ers of America; Float Commit- tee; Home Economics Club. DAVID SAMUEL ADKINSON JACK LAWRENCE ALRED Vice-President, G Club; Cap- tain, Varsity Football; Float Committee; Talent Show; Track Team; B Team Football; Jun- ior Red Cross; Art Club. CELIA GARRETT ANDERSON Talent Show; Student Council; Student Handbook Committee; Homecoming Dance Committee; Favorite; Who's Who; Home- coming Maid; Talent Show Com- mittee; Beauty; Ideal Senior- Neophytes; Treasurer, National Thespians; Valentine Program. MARY JOAN ARCHER Girls' Basketball Team; Neo- phytes; Future Teachers of America; Tri-Hi-Y; Hobby Club; Magnavox Ad Staff; Crucible Subscription Staff; Homecom- ing Float Committee; FTA Con- vention; National Honor So- ciety; Choral Club. JENNIE ASHLEY Majorette; Magazine Captain; Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Ideal Senior; March- ing Band; Concert Band; Asso- ciate Secretary-Treasurer, Con- cert and Marching Band; Talent Show; Float Committees; Talent Show Committee; Annual Sub- scription Staff; Magnavox Ad Staff; Pre-Youth Legislature; National Honor Society. RITA SALVADOR ASHLEY Future Business Leaders of Am- erica; Home Economics Club; FBLA Assistant; Junior Red Cross Representative. JUDY GAIL BAKER A Marching Band; Concert Band; Tigerette; Tri-Hi-Y; Float Committee; Talent Show. THOMAS PATRICK BARRETT Ushers Club; Chaplain, Hi-Y; Talent Show; Float Committees; Velvetones; Choral Club; B Team Football; Youth Legisla- ture; Student Council; Pre- Youth Legislature. MARTHA DIANE ASHLEY A Marching Band; Concert Band; Tri-Hi-Y; Float Committee; Talent Show; Junior Red Cross Representative; Magnavox Re- porter. GARY MICHAEL ATKINS Float Committee; Choral Club; Projectionist; Junior Red Cross; B Team Basketball and Foot- ball; Bookstore Operator; Art Club; Who's Who. CAROLYN LEE BARRETT Tri-Hi-Y; Magnavox; Senior Play Committee. SANDRA VALERIE BARRON Talent Show; Crucible Subscrip- tion Staff; Junior Red Cross; De- bate Team; Concert Band; Marching Band; Float Commit- tees; Magnavox Reporter; Home Economics Club; Homecoming Leadout Committee; Neophyte; Girls' Basketball Team. CARRIE JANE BELYEU Future Teachers of America; Magnavox Staff; Magnavox Float Committee. CHARLOTTE ELAINE BISHOP Tri-Hi-Y; Triads; Future Busi- ness Leaders of America; Glee Club; Float Committee; FBLA Convention; Shorthand Award. BRENDA BLACKSHEAR National Honor Society; Vice- President, Tri-Hi-Y; Secretary- Treasurer, Art Club; Youth Legislature; Journalism Clinic; Float Committee; Talent Show; Valentine Committee and Pro- gram; Annual Staff; Invitation Committee; Who's Who; Favor- ite; Homecoming Maid; Talent Show Script Committee; Birm- ingham News Award—Best Bill; Friendliest in Class; Neophyte; Thespian; Quill and Scroll. 36 CLAUDE MARTIN BEACHAM DO Club; Delegate to North- eastern DO Convention; DO Skit. TOLIVER ROBERT BENTLEY, III Hi-Y; Magazine Captain; Float Committees; Talent Show Com- mittee; Who's Who; Cheer- leader; G Club; B Foot- ball Team; Homecoming Escort; Student Council; Projectionist. VERONICA LUCRETIA BLACK A Concert Band; A March- ing Band. BOBBIE ELOISE BODY Home Economics Club; DO Club; Delegate to DO Club Dis- trict Convention; Girls' Basket- ball Team. JERRY BODY Delegate to Northeastern DO Convention; DO Club Skit Mem- ber; DE Delegate to State DO Convention. SALLY RHEA BRITTAIN Student Council; Junior Red Cross; Ring Committee; Float Committee; Concert and March- ing Band. JACK ALLEN BOGGAN Art Club. NANCY MARIE BROWN Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Talent Show; Float Committee; Crucible Subscrip- tion Staff; Youth Legislature Of- ficer; Invitation Committee; Val- entine Program Committee; Latin Club; Magazine Winner; National Honor Society. GEORGE BENJAMIN BRUGGE Art Club. PATRICIA ANN BROTHERS Future Business America, Choral Economics Clue- ant. Leaders of Club; Home FBLA Assist- TERRY LYNN BROWN Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Student Council; Tal- ent Show; Talent Show Com- mittee; Float Committee; Cruci- ble Subscription Staff; Crucible Ad Staff; Bookstore Operator; Valentine Program. LINDA FAYE BRYAN Valentine Program; Home Eco- nomics Club; Future Business Leaders of America; Choral Club. MARTHA ANN BUSH Treasurer of Sophomore, Jun- ior, and Senior Classes; Float Committee; Talent Show; Hand- book Editor; Basketball Team; Student Council; Ring Commit- tee; Art Club Officer. DAN WALKER CAMPBELL Library Club; Neophyte. THOMAS JACKSON CAMPBELL Student Council; Hi-Y; National Honor Society; Float Committee; Talent Show; Ring Committee; Senior Play; Harvard Book Award; Science Fair Supervisor; Magazine Captain; Crucible Subscription Staff; National Merit Scholarship Certificate of Merit; Homecoming MC; Valen- tine Program; Twirp Court; Neo- phyte. BENJAMIN FRANK CAMP Hi-Y; Magnavox Ad Staff; Book- store Operator. OSCAR HUBERT CAMPBELL G Club; Football Manager; B Team Football; Senior Play; Valentine Program. BETTY GAIL CARGAL Choral Club; Home Economics Club; Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Assistant- Library Assistant. JEWELL CARGILE DO and DE Club. 38 VIRGINIA GAIL CATES Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Lead- ers of America; FBLA Assistant; FBLA Float Committee; FBLA Convention; Valentine Program; Choral Club; Home Economics Club; Hobby Club. POLLY ANNE CECIL Tri-Hi-Y; Choral Union Future Teachers of America; FTA Con- vention; Home Economics Club; Valentine Program; Girls' Soft- ball Team. BARBARA ANN CHEATWOOD National Honor Society; Future Business Leaders of America; Senior Valentine Program; FBLA Float Committee; Tri-Hi-Y; FBLA Convention; Treasurer, FBLA; Choral Club; Home Eco- nomics Club; FBLA Assistant. SHELBY JUNE CLELAND Future Business Leaders of America; Triads; Choral Club; Accompanist, Velvetones; Tal- ent Show; Tri-Hi-Y; Chaplain, Hobby Club; Float Committee; Glee Club; Typing Award; Na- tional Honor Society; Bacca- laureate Choir. ROBERT WAYNE COHELEY Who's Who, Homecoming Float Committee; G Club; Varsity Baseball; Ideal Senior; March- ing Band; Concert Band; All- State Band Medal Winner; Tal- ent Show; American Junior Red Cross; Magnavox Reporter; Dis- trict Band Winner; East-West All-Star Baseball Game; All- County Baseball; Valentine Pro- gram. BARBARA GAIL CHANCE Future Teachers of America; Tri-Hi-Y; Magnavox Ad Staff; Magnavox Society Editor; Tal- ent Show; Float Committees; Triads; Valentine Program. LINDA GAIL CLARK Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Lead- ers of America; Tri-Hi-Y Float Committee; Marching and Con- cert Band. PATRICIA TUCKER CLINE DE and DO Club. WILLIAM RUDOLPH CONNOR President, Freshman and Junior Class; Hi-Y; Assistant Head Usher, Ushers Club; National Honor Society; President, Vel- vetones; Who's Who; Business Manager, Magnavox; All-County Football; Track Team; G Club; Football Escort; Outstanding Citizenship Award; Boys' State; Youth Legislature; Bill Passed and Signed, Youth Legislature; Float Committees; Talent Show; Magazine Captain; Quill and Scroll. 39 CARL MURPHY COOK Hi-Y; Treasurer of G Club; Captain, Varsity Football; B Team Football; Senior Mem- orial Committee. JACQUELYN COX Future Business Leaders of America; Float Committee; Girls' Basketball Team; Library Club. CORNELIA SUE CRAIN Future Business Leaders of Am- erica; Valentine Program; Float Committee; DO Club; Treasurer, DO Club; District Delegate, Northeastern DO Convention; Home Economics Club; State DO Club Delegate. MARY DAVIS Chaplain, National Honor So- ciety; Chaplain, Future Teach- ers of America; Ring Commit- tee; Choral Club; Latin Club. 40 JACOB BENJAMIN COUCH, JR. National Honor Society; Hi-Y; Valentine Program; Junior Red Cross; Talent Show; Head Ush- er, Ushers Club; Float Commit- tee; B Team Football; Lunch- room Helper; Ideal Senior; In- vitation Committee; Senior Spot- light; Kingsman. RONAL DOUGLAS COX Art Club; Vice-President, Art Club; Hobby Club; Homecom- ing Float. PHILLIP JON CRAIN Float Committee; Choral Club; Projectionist; Junior Red Cross; Talent Show; Art Club; Valen- tine Program; Bookstore Helper. RONALD LAMAR DAVIS Marching Band, Concert Band; Junior Talent Show; Thespians; Homecoming Decoration Com- mittee; Choral Club. JUDY KAY DAY Homecoming Maid; Honor As- sembly; Favorite; Who's Who; Tri-Hi-Y; Delegate to Youth Legislature; Birmingham News Award, Most Outstanding Bill; Reporter, Triads; Crucible Staff; Student Council; Talent Shows; Homecoming Float Committees; Future Business Leaders of Am- erica; Choral Club; Teens Against Polio Chairman; Jour- nalism Clinic. CAROLE FRANCES DILWORTH Secretary, National Honor So- ciety; Tri-Hi-Y; Assistant Editor, Magnavox; Future Teachers of America; Youth Legislature; Delegate to State Tri-Hi-Y Con- vention; Journalism Clinic; Pre- Youth Legislature; Junior Red Cross Rep.; Float Committee; Neophytes; Class Prophecy Committee; Quill and Scroll; Senior Banquet Committee. JOHN RICHARD DRAPER Senior Class Play; Chess Club; Stage Hand; Float Committee; Art Club; Talent Show. JOHN ADKINS DICKSON Velvetones; Homecoming Float Committee; Who's Who; Choral Club. YULANDA DOWNEY DO Club; Home Economics Club; DO Club Plans Commit- tee; District Delegate to North- east DO Convention. JOE MARLAN ELROD G Club; Varsity Baseball. PEGGY SUE FINDLEY Future Business Leaders of Am- erica; Office Assistant; Teach- er's Assistant; Library Club; Girls' Basketball Team. WILLIAM MATT FIRESTONE Float Committee; Choral Club. JO ANNE FOOTE National Honor Society; Secre- tary, Triads; Secretary, Fresh- man Class; Tri-Hi-Y; Quill and Scroll; Talent Show; Homecom- ing Float Committees; Talent Show Committees; Valentine Program; Homecoming Cheer- leader; Annual Ad Staff; Feature Editor, Magnavox Staff; Who's Who; Pre-Youth Legislature; Magazine Captain; McCalls Fashion Board Representative. CAROLYN McGOWAN FOSTER Home Economics Club; Valen- tine Program; Delegate to DO Club District Convention; Re- porter, DO Club. ALVIN B. FOX DO Club; B Team Football; Vice-President, DO Club; Maga- zine Captain; Mr. DO; District DO Convention; State Conven- tion. STANCIL W. GAITHER Drum Major, Marching Band; Concert Band; Velvetones; B Team Football; Track Team; Ad Staff, Magnavox; Choral Club; All-State Band. JERRY HUBERT FULLER President, DO Club; State DO Convention Delegate; Mr. DO Contest; Northeastern District DO Delegate; Homecoming Float Committee; Invitation Committee; DO Skit Committee. JAMES FREDERICK GARBE Choral Club. MABLE LORENE GARRETT Future Business Leaders of Am- erica; Office Assistant. 42 ANN LYNN GIRTEN National Honor Society; Tri- Hi-Y; Future Teachers of Am- erica; Float Committee; Art Club; Junior Red Cross Repre- sentative; Valentine Program Committee; Neophytes; FTA Convention; National Honor Society Convention. JOANNA GLASSCOCK National Honor Society; His- torian, FT A; Program Chairman, Valentine Program; Annual Ad Staff; Talent Shows and Com mittees; Float Committees; Jun- ior Red Cross Rep.; Art Club; Youth Legislature; Pre-Youth Legislature; Delegate to Blue Ridge Tri-Hi-Y Congress; Triads; Magazine Winner; Neophytes; Senior Banquet Committee. SANDRA RUTH GLENN Secretary, Student Council; Sec- retary, Sophomore and Senior Class; Future Teachers of Am- erica; Talent Show and Com- mittees; Tri-Hi-Y; Float Com- mittees; Valentine Program and Committee; Typing Award. NANCY BELLE GODFREY Chaplain, Tri-Hi-Y; Vice-Presi- dent, Triads; Future Teachers of America; Marching and Concert Band; Latin Club; Pre-Youth Legislature; Birmingham News Award; Youth Legislature; Mag- navox Staff; Junior Red Cross; Neophytes; Float Committee; National Honor Society. KENNETH ROLAND GREENE DO Club; Delegate to North- eastern DO Convention. FREDERICK EUGENE GLAZNER Chess Club; Hobby Club; Li- brary Club; Rocket Club; Senior Ring Committee; National Honor Society; Memorial Committee. CATHERINE ANNA GLOSSER National Honor Society; Valedic- torian; Good Citizenship Girl; President, Tri-Hi-Y; President, Junior Red Cross; Vice-Presi- dent, Quill and Scroll; Secre- tary-Treasurer, Velvetones and Band; Assistant Editor, Magna- vox; Who's Who; Merit Scholar- ship Finalist; All-State Band Medal; Magazine Winner; Float Committees; Talent Shows; Youth Legislature; FTA; Euro- pean Trip. HARRIET RUTH GORDON National Honor Society; Secre- tary and President, Thespians; Treasurer, Quill and Scroll; Business Manager, Crucible; Who's Who; Student Council; Talent Shows; Senior Dance Committee; Youth Legislature Award; Float Committees; Rep. to Blue Ridge Tri-Hi-Y Con- gress; Chapter Chairman, Tri- Hi-Y; FTA; Director of Senior Play; Democracy Speech Award; Magnavox Staff; Senior Spot- light; Assistant Business Mana- ger, Crucible; Best Thespian. BYRON JACK GRIFFITH Manager, Football, Baseball, and Track; G Club. JOHN CLARK GRIFFITH Hi-Y; Ushers Club; MC, Corona tion Ball; Marching Band; Con cert Band; Head Drummer Kingsman Orchestra; President Quill and Scroll; Vice-President Hi-Y; Pre-Youth Legislature Youth Legislature; State Hi-Y Convention; Senior Spotlight Ideal Senior; Talent Show Com- mittee; Talent Shows; Float Committees; Magazine Captain; Sports Editor, Magnavox. PATRICIA KAY HACKETT Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Secretary, Thespians; Tigerette; Triads; Pre-Youth Legislature; Youth Legislature; Talent Show; Tri-Hi-Y Float Committee; Ideal Senior; Val- entine Program; Football Spon- sor; Choral Club. SUSAN LORENA HAMILTON Editor, 59 Magnavox; Treasurer, Future Teachers of America; Tri-Hi-Y; Reporter, Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Secre- tary, Quill and Scroll; Who's Who; Script Committee, Senior Talent Show; Journalism Clinic; Tri-Hi-Y Convention; Reporter, Magnavox; Magnavox Float Committee; Latin Club; National Honor Society. JOHN WILLIE HATLEY Projectionist; Chess Club; Lab Assistant; Transfer Student- National Beta Club. MARYLAN FAY HERRING Transfer from Hokes Bluff; Beta Club; Miss HBHS; Who's Who; 4-H Club; Stunt Night; Home Economics Club; Gadsden High Art Club. KEATHA HARWOOD Future Business Leaders of Am- erica; Choral Club; FBLA Float Committee; Glee Club. ELIZABETH GAYE HERMAN Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Lead- ers of America; FBLA Float Committee; Office Assistant; FBLA Convention; Girls' Volley- ball Team; Girls' Basketball Team. DAVID GERALD HICKS G Club; B Team Football; B Team Basketball; Varsity Basketball; Projectionist; Hi-Y. 44 JOHN DAVID HILL, JR. G Club; Marching Band; Head Cheerleader; First Place Cheer- leader Team, State Clinic; Ideal Senior; Talent Show; Valentine Program; Homecoming Commit- tee; Junior Red Cross; Concert Band; All-District Band; All State Band; Magazine Winner; Twirp Court. LINDA ANN HILL Future Business Leaders of Am- erica, Vice-President; Choral Club; Junior Red Cross; Float Committee; Teacher's Assistant- Girls' Volleyball Tournament; FBLA Convention. MARY LANE HOLLAND LOYAL HILL Student Council; Float Com- mittee. OREN HOLLAND National Honor Society. SANDRA ETHEL HOLLOWAY Tri-Hi-Y; Triads; Concert Band; Marching Band; Substitute Majorette; Homecoming Com- mittee; Choral Club; Home Eco- nomics Club; Girls' Basketball Team; Valentine Program; Latin Club; Magazine Winner. Editor, 1959 Crucible; President and Secretary, Triads; National Honor Society; Ideal Personality Finalist, National Merit Scholar- ship; First Place Winner, Nation- al Book Week Essay Contest; Senior Spotlight; Assistant Edi- tor, Crucible; Youth Legislature Award; Chairman of Executive Council, National Thespians; FTA; Delegate, FTA Convention; Tri-Hi-Y; Junior Red Cross; Magazine Winner; Talent Show Committee; Float Committee; Valentine Program; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award. THOMAS CARROLL HOLLINGSWORTH Talent Shows; Projectionist. REBECCA JAYNE JACKSON Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Lead- ers of America; FBLA Assistant; Choral Club; Home Economics Club; Hobby Club; FBLA Con- vention. 45 V ROBERT ADRIAN JACKSON Golf Team; Library Club; Maga- zine Winner. ELLEN JOHNSON Valentine Program; Future Busi- ness Leaders of America; Choral Club; Girls' Volleyball Tourna- ment; Girls' Basketball Tourna- ment. BENJAMIN PIERCE JOHNSTON, JR. Art Club; Float Committee. JUDITH ANN JOLLY Future Business Leaders of Am- erica; Valentine Program; Home Economics Club; Choral Club; FBLA Assistant; Library Science. MAHLON JONES, JR. Hi-Y B Team Football; Track Team; Who's Who; Talent Show; Velvetones; Choral Club. JAMES RAY JORDAN Float Committee; Choral Club. JAMES RICHARD KELLEY BILLY EUGENE KEELING J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Student Coun- cil; Bookstore Operator; Junior Red Cross; Float Committee; Magnavox Staff; Art Club; Pro- jectionist. JOYCE KISH Transfer from Masser a, New York; National Honor Society; Cheerleader; Northern Star Staff; Glee Club; Student Coun- cil; Pep Club; Pepperettes; Latin Club; Prom Decorating Committee; GAA; Junior Play Committee; Bowling Club; Teen House Committee; Tatler Staff; Ski Club; Choral Club. LINDA FAY LANE National Honor Society; Secre- tary-Treasurer, Velvetones; Vice- President, Velvetones; Secretary, Junior Class; Student Council; Tri-Hi-Y; Delegate to Youth Legislature; Future Teachers of America, Float Committees; Tal- ent Shows; Ring Committee; Magazine Winner; Talent Show Committee; Girls' State Alter- nate. TIMOTHY G. LATHAM Librarian, Velvetones; Hi-Y; Tal- ent Shows; Homecoming Escort. JOY ELAINE LINDSEY Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Tri-Hi-Y Float Com mittee; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Choral Club; Glet Club; National Honor Society. JUDITH ROSE LAMBERTH Student Council; Magnavox Staff; Float Committee; Talent Show; Talent Show Committee; Valentine Decoration Com- mittee. PEGGY LANE National Honor Society; Favor- ite; Who's Who; Student Coun- cil; Tri-Hi-Y; Club Editor, 1959 Crucible; Junior Red Cross; Float Committee; Talent Show; Talent Show Committee; Maga- zine Winner; Quill and Scroll. JOHN NALL LEACH, JR. President, National Honor So- ciety; President, Senior Class; Chaplain, Hi-Y; Co-Captain, Bands; Cross Cup, Boys' State; Contest Winner of Friends of Library Essay Contest; Usher's Club; Honorable Mention, Merit Scholarship; Youth Legislature; Talent Show; Float Committee; Valentine Program Committee; Co-Business Manager, Crucible; Magazine Winner; Who's Who; Kingsman. MARYANNE LONG Future Business Leaders of America; Junior Red Cross; FBLA Float Committee; Tri- Hi-Y; Girls' All-Star Basketball Team; Team Captain of Volley- ball Tournament; Delegate to FBLA Convention. 47 PATRICIA ANN LONG Student Council; Chaplain, Jun- ior Red Cross; Float Commit- tees; Beta Chapter Chairman, Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Lead- ers of America; Bookstore Op- erator; Triads; Choral Club; Talent Shows; Magazine Win- ner; Typist, Crucible Staff; Typ- ing Award; Shorthand Award; Journalism Clinic; Honor As- sembly; Baccalaureate Choir; Delegate, Tri-Hi-Y Convention. CAROLYN REYNOLDS LOONEY Transfer; Librarian, Band; Glee Club; Beta Club; Tri-Hi-Y; 4-H Club; Art Club; GHS Band. LYNDA JANE MARTIN Float Committees; Student Council; Favorite; Talent Shows; Future Business Leaders of America; Magnavox Ad Staff; Homecoming Committee Chair- man; Junior Red Cross; Maga- zine Winner; Talent Show Com- mittee. HAROLD DEAN McDONALD Float Committees; Projectionist- Guidance Office Assistant. 48 PATRICIA LOUISE LONG Homecoming Cheerleader; Fu- ture Teachers of America; Art Club; Float Committees; Talent Shows; Senior Class Play; Girls' Championship Basketball Team; Magazine Winner; Home Eco- nomics Club; Latin Club; Junior Red Cross. BRENDA NEAL LOWERY Queen; Marching Band; Concert Band; Majorette; Float Commit- tee; Who's Who; Beauty; Tal- ent Shows; Queen; Future Busi- ness Leaders of America; Miss Merry Christmas Candidate; Magnavox Ad Staff; Crucible Ad Staff; Football Sponsor; Val- entine Program; Tri-Hi-Y. ROBERT LEE McCURLEY, JR. G Club; Baseball Team; Na- tional Honor Society; President Hi-Y; National Honor Society Convention; Hi-Y Convention; Float Committees; Talent Shows; Magnavox Ad Staff; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Usher's Club; Sports Editor, Crucible; Football Escort; Magazine Win- ner; Senior Play; Ideal Senior; Youth Legislature Award; Sen- ior Spotlight; Kingsman; Thes- pian; Quill and Scroll. ROLAND HYATT McDonald, jr. Projectionist. ruth McDowell Transfer from Forsyth, Missouri; President, Treasurer, Future Homemakers of America; Pres- ident, Freshman Class; Treas- urer,- Sophomore and Junior Classes; President, Pep Club; Cheerleader; Glee Club; County Officer in Future Homemakers of America. BRENDA JO McELROY Tri-Hi-Y; Marching and Concert Bands; Ring Committee; Float Committees; Talent Show; Sen- ior Class Play; Glee Club; Pre- Youth Legislature; Crucible Ad Staff; Magnavox Ad Staff; Girls' Basketball Team. JAMES ANDREW McGUIRE Library Club; Secretary-Treas- urer Chess Club. JEAN EDITH MENERAY National Honor Society; Stu- dent Council; Choral Club. SALLY ANNETTE MclNTOSH Home Economics Club; Physical Education Assistant. NANCY CAROLE MIDDLETON National Honor Society; Tri- Hi-Y; Future Teachers of Ameri- ca, Float Committee and Con- vention; Magazine Winner; Hobby Club; Girls' Volleyball and Basketball Teams. DONALD RAY MOON Hi-Y; G Club; B Team Foot- ball; Varsity Football; Track Team; Baseball Team. JIMMY CHARLES MOORE Projectionist. RANDALL MELVIN MOORE National Honor Society; Hi-Y; G Club; B Team Football; Varsity Football; Track; Home- coming Float Committee; Senior Banquet Committee. JANE DuBARRY MOSS National Honor Society; Girls' State; Homecoming Maid; Fav- orite; Who's Who; Chapter Chairman, Tri-Hi-Y; Public Re- lations Chairman, Triads; Stu- dent Council; Future Teachers of America; Reporter, Magna- vox; Pre-Youth and Youth Legis- lature; Talent Show; Crucible Subscription and Ad Staff; Tal- ent Show Committee; Float Committee. JOHNNY WAYNE NAYLOR ANITA FAYE NICHOLSON Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Lead- ers of America; Chaplain, Jun- ior Red Cross; Tri-Hi-Y Float Committee. 50 JAMES HAROLD MORRIS G Club; B Team Basket- ball; Varsity Basketball; All- County and All-District Basket- ball; Most Valuable Player in District Tournament; All-Shades Valley Invitational Tournament; PH All-District and All-State; Re- porter, Hi-Y; Valentine Program; Twirp Court; North-South All- Star Basketball Game. MARTHA JEAN MOYER National Honor Society; Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Youth Legislature; Float Com- mittee; Talent Shows; Velve- tones; Choral Club; Latin Club. GLENDA DEAN NESBITT Glee Club; Choral Club; Triads; Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Float Committee; Typing Award; Shorthand Award. GUSTAF O. NORDGREN, JR. GHS King; Talent Show; Most Congenial; Float Committee; Magazine Captain; Magazine Winner; Who's Who; Senior Spotlight; Hi-Y Reporter; Secre- tary-Treasurer, Hi-Y; Boys' State; Cheerleader; Crucible Ad Staff; Usher's Club; Captain, Varsity Basketball; All-American Basket- ball; Most Valuable Player in County Tournament; All-District Team; PH All-District; All-Shades Valley Invitational Tournament; G Club; Valentine Program; Twirp Court. BRUCE OLIVER, JR. Projectionist; Art Club; Rocket Club; Chess Club. MABEL REBECCA OWENS Glee Club; National Honor So- ciety. JERRY RONNEY PARKER ALBERT LEON PARTON Choral Club. . ; . CHARLES EVAN OWEN Marching and Concert Band; Kingsman Orchestra; Homecom- ing Float Committee; B Band; Talent Shows. CHARLES WAYNE OZMENT Hi-Y; National Honor Society; President, Student Council; Vice-President, Junior Class; Float Committees; Homecoming Escort; Ring Committee; Art Club. RONALD DOUGLAS PARKER National Honor Society. DOROTHY GLENDA PATRICK DO Club; Homecoming Float Committee; Junior Red Cross; Home Economics Club; Choral Club; Valentine Program; Dele- gate, Northeastern DO Con- vention; Chairman, DO Skit Committee; Senior Banquet Committee. WALTER WAYNE PATRICK DO Club; Mr. DO; Winner, Northeast District Convention; State DO Convention; Home- coming parade; Float Commit- tee; Delegate, Northeastern Dis- trict DO Convention. ANN ARMFIELD PENNINGTON BERNARD RALPH PHILLIPS MARILYN SUE PINSON National Honor Society; Tri- Hi-Y; Future Teachers of Ameri- ca; Marching and Concert Bands; All-State Band; Float Committee; Talent Show Com- mittee; Invitation Committee; Art Club; Certificate of Merit Winner; Senior Banquet Com- mittee. 52 ELLEN-WILSON PATTERSON National Honor Society; Head Tigerette; Tri-Hi-Y; Favorite; Homecoming Maid; Homecom- ing Queen; Miss Merry Christ- mas Candidate; Who's . Who; Senior Spotlight; Talent Show; Vice-President, Student Coun- cil; Junior Red Cross; Maga- zine Captain; Future Teachers of America; Thespians; Float Corgmittee; Pre-Youth Legisla- ture. PURSER LEVON PENTECOST Library Club; Projectionist; Float Committees; Thespians; Neo- phytes; Bookstore Operator- Talent Show Committee; Stage Manager; Road Knights. JAMES MEEKINS PICKARD Usher's Club. WILLIAM BENTON PRUET Secretary-Treasurer, Hi-Y; G Club; Sports Editor, Crucible; Magnavox Ad Staff; Usher's Club; Alternate Captain, Basket- ball, Baseball Team; Cheerlead- er, Float Committee; Student Council; Homecoming Escort; All-County, All-District, All- NBAC Basketball; Talent Show; Magazine Captain; National Honor Society; Magazine Win- ner; Twirp Court; Quill and Scroll; Babe Ruth Sportsman- ship Award. BOBBY J. RAINS Hi-Y; G Club; Baseball Team; Future Teachers of America Float Committee; Valentine Pro- gram. WILLIAM SCOTT RICH, JR. Marching and Concert Bands; All-State Band; Band Captain; Kingsmen Orchestra; Usher's Club; Velvetone Choir; Student Council; Talent Show; Senior Dance Committee; John Philip Sousa Award. TOMMIE JOYCE ROBERTSON Glee Club; Choral Club; Future Business Leaders of America Assistant; Home Economics Club. LAWRENCE PARKS ROZELLE Co-Captain of Football Team; Track Team; Vice-President, Hi-Y; G Club; All-County Track and Football; Float Com- mittee; Talent Show; Junior Red Cross; Who's Who; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Kings- men. LILLIAN MOORE RATTRAY Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America, Reporter; Ring Com- mittee; Red Cross, Vice-Presi- dent; Crucible Subscription Staff; Salutatorian; National Honor Society; Float Commit- tees; Magazine Captain and Winner; Neophyte; Magnavox Ad Staff and Fashion Editor. DONNA EDDIELENE RICHEY FBLA Assistant; Home Econom- ics Club; Lab Assistant. SHIRLEY ANN ROSE Marching and Concert Bands; District Band; All-State Band Medal Winner; Substitute Tiger- ette; Student Council; Future Business Leaders of America; Float Committees; Red Cross; Talent Show; Spanish Club; Home Economics Club. NELLIE RAY SASSER Tri-Hi-Y; Library Club; Future Business Leaders of America; Office Assistant; Home Econom- ics Club; Float Committee. MARY ELIZABETH SAULS Future Business Leaders of America; Choral Club; Home Economics Club; Future Busi- ness Leaders of America Assist- ant. NAOMA ANNETTE SEWELL Office Assistant; Future Busi- ness Leaders of America; Float Committee; Student Council; Teacher's Assistant; Home Eco- nomics Club. LYDIA LOUISA SHEFFIELD Tri-Hi-Y; Ideal Senior; Talent Show; Student Council; Annual Subscription Staff; FBLA Assist- ant; Homecoming Float Com- mittee; Library Assistant; Home Economics Club; Girls' Basket- ball Tournament Team; Girls' Volleyball Team. FREIDA LOUISE SIMMONS Future Business Leaders of America; Office Assistant. CHARLES ALLEN SMITH President, Art Club. 54 JUANZETTA SHEW National Honor Society; Velve- tones; Reporter, Future Busi- ness Leaders of America; Tri- Hi-Y; Choral Club. PAT SMILEY Future Business Leaders of America; Library Club; Teacher's Assistant. MICHAEL LEE SPRAGGINS Varsity Football; B Team Football; Track Team; Usher's Club; Ideal Senior; Pre-Youth Legislature; Award Winner, Youth Legislature; G Club; Velvetones; Choral Club; Re- porter, Hi-Y; Float Committee; Talent Show. MARGARET ANN STINE Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Triads; Hobby Club; Float Committee; Student Coun- cil; Glee Club; Latin Club; Cru- cible Subscription Staff; Glee Club; Magazine Winner; Nation- al Honor Society; Senior Mem- orial Committee. JANE ELIZABETH ST. JOHN A Band; President, Future Teachers of America; Tri-Hi-Y; Triads; Hobby Club; Talent Show Committee; Float Com- mittee; Choral Club. BEVERLY JOAN SMITHEY National Honor Society; Tri- Hi-Y; Future Teachers of Ameri- ca; Crucible Subscription Staff; Velvetones Triads; Glee Club; Junior Red Cross; Senior Invi- tation Committee; Tri-Hi-Y Float Committee; Award Winner, Youth Legislature; Magazine Winner; Talent Show; Valentine Program; Senior Banquet Com- mittee; Pre-Youth Legislature. LARRY BRUCE STEELE NITA JEAN STINSON Tri-Hi-Y; Chaplain, Triads; Glee Club. PATRICIA N. STODDARD Student Council; Tri-Hi-Y; Hand- book Committee. 55 MARY INZA STREET Reporter, Velvetones; Secretary, Tri-Hi-Y; Ideal Senior; Triads; Future Teachers of America; Junior Red Cross; Tri-Hi-Y Con- vention; Talent Show; Tri-Hi-Y Float Committee; Valentine Pro- gram; Glee Club; Girls' Basket- ball Team. JAMES DONALD STUCKEY Junior Red Cross; Student Council; Float Committee; Tal- ent Show; Twirp Court. LANNY RAY TALIAFERRO Hi-Y; National Honor Society; Ring Committee; Usher's Club; Vice-President, Senior Class; Float Committees; Student Council; Senior Spotlight; Who's Who; Talent Show; Valentine Program. WILLIAM LESTER TARVIN Library Club; Chess Club; State Winner, Handicapped Essay Contest; Third Place, Citizenship Oratorical Contest. ELIZABETH MAE STRIPLIN Tri-Hi-Y; Velvetones; Secretary, Future Teachers of America; Crucible Ad and Subscription Staff; Triads; Marching and Concert Bands; Homecoming Float Committee; Valentine Pro- gram; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Talent Show; Tal- ent Show Committee; Magazine Winner; Senior Play. CONSTANCE LORETTA SWINDELL Marching Band; Concert Band; Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Lead- ers of America; Tri-Hi-Y Float Committee; Girls' Basketball Team; Talent Show; Float Com- mittee; Talent Show Committee; Homecoming Lead-Out Com- mittee. RITA FAY TALLEY Library Club; Home Economics Club. BARBARA PUTNAM TAYLOR Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Assistant. 56 GROVER TALMADGE TAYLOR, III Hi-Y; Choral Club; Float Com- mittee; Pre-Youth Legislature. RANDALL THOMPSON Talent Show; Homecoming Float Committee; Choral Club; Twirp Court. JAMES DONALD TIDWELL (DECEASED) Talent Shows; Valentine Pro- gram; Senior Combo; Junior Red Cross; Magnavox Reporter; District Band; All-State Band; Concert and Marching Bands; Float Committees; Leader, Kings- men Orchestra 59; Knights Combo. MARCIA ANN VERNACE Future Business Leaders of America; Tri-Hi-Y; Marching and Concert Band; FBLA Float Com- mittee; Magazine Winner; Typ- ing Award; Shorthand Award; Delegate to FBLA Convention. MARGARET THOMPSON Marching and Concert Bands; Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Float Committees; Girls' Championship Basketball Team; Who's Who; Crucible Ad Staff; Magnavox Ad Staff; Treasurer, Freshman Class; In- vitation Committee; Librarian, Triads, Talent Show; Talent Show Committee; Pre-Youth Legislature. JOYCE STEWART THRASHER Secretary, Art Club; Tri-Hi-Y; Float Committee; Future Teach- ers of America; Talent Show Committee; Crucible Subscrip- tion Staff; Magnavox Reporter; Magnavox Float Committee; Junior Red Cross; Valentine Program; Bookstore Operator. DONNA GAIL VAUGHAN National Honor Society; Tri- Hi-Y; Vice-President, FTA; Marching and Concert Bands; All-State Band; FTA Float Com- mittee; Choral Club; Winner, Civitan Oratorical Contest; Sen- ior Play; Magazine Winner; FTA Convention; Talent Show Committee; Girls' Volleyball and Basketball Teams. JAMES COLVIN VINES Velvetones; Choral Club; Art Club; Float Committee; Neo- phytes. BRENDA JOYCE WEATHINGTON Student Council; Secretary, Fu- ture Business Leaders of Ameri- ca; Float Committee. LARRY ALLEN WALKER Vice-President, Art Club; B Team Football; Artist, Annual Staff; Hobby Club; Velvetones; Float Committee; First Place Winner, High School and Coun- ty Oratorical Contest; First Place Winner, Physically Handi- capped Poster Contest; Talent Contest Winner; First Place Winner Jaycee Talent Show; National Honor Society. DONALD RAY WESSON Chess Club; Art Club; Projec- tionist; Physics Lab Assistant. HAROLD WAYNE WHITE 58 ALICE MARILYN WARREN Reporter, Student Council; Chaplain, Velvetones; Talent Show; Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Float Committee; Thespians; National Honor So- ciety. RANDALL GARY WELLS G Club; Cheerleader; Who's Who; Football Escort; B Team Football; B Team Basketball; Float Committee; Talent Show; Junior Red Cross; First Place Cheerleader Team, State Clinic. LOUIE PATRICK WETZEL ARNOLD DELANO WITHERSPOON Football Team; Track Team; G Club. MARGARET ANNE WOMACK Junior Red Cross; Thespians; Float Committee; Magnavox Staff; Annual Subscription Staff; Glee Club. ROBERT L. WRIGHT B Team Football; Student Council; Choral Club; Talent Show; Float Committee; Track Team. YOLANDA YEAGER Velvetones; Tigerette; Tri-Hi-Y; Student Council; Float Commit- tee; Talent Show; Choral Club; Subscription Staff, Magnavox; Junior Red Cross; Marching Band. ELSIE LOUISE WRIGHT Marching Band; Concert Band; All-State Band; Magnavox Staff; Future Business Leaders of America; Office Assistant; Teacher's Assistant; Tri-Hi-Y; B Band; National Honor So- ciety. PATTY LOU YATES Marching and Concert Band; Ad Staff, Magnavox; Girls' Soft- ball and Basketball Team; Fu- ture Teachers of America; Float Committee. STEPHANIE ANDREA YOTHER Triads; Tri-Hi-Y; Youth Legisla- ture; Pre-Youth Legislature; An- nual Ad and Subscription Staff; Valentine Program; Float Com- mittees; Talent Show and Com- mittee; Junior Red Cross; Choral Club; Baccalaureate Choir; Guid- ance Office Assistant; Bookstore Operator; Memorial Committee. SANDRA JOY YOUNG Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Lead- ers of America; FBLA Float Committee; Talent Show; Choral Club; Glee Club; Annual Sub- scription Staff; Teacher's Assist- ant. PATRICIA ANN FORD Future Business Leaders of America; Girls' Basketball Team; Talent Show Committee; Girls' Softball Team and All-Star Bas- ketball Team; Office Assistant; Glee Club; FBLA Assistant; FBLA Convention. JAMES CLAYTON GOREE Velvetone Choir; Choral Club. RALPH LARRY HONEYCUTT Marching Band; Concert Band; Kingsmen Orchestra. JERRY FOSTER JONES Talent Shows; Float Committees; Choral Club. THOMAS JORDAN MARTIN, JR! Vice-President, Art Club; Jun- ior Red Cross; Talent Shows; Senior Class Play; Talent Show Script Committee. 60 JAMES FERRELL HEATON WILLIAM EDWIN HUTCHESON Projectionist. EMMA ROBENIA McDOUGAL Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA State Conven- tion; Choral Club. BARBARA JANE MIDDLETON Choral Club. PAULA GAIL MILNER Tri-Hi-Y; Triads, Velvetones; Fu- ture Business Leaders of Ameri- ca; FBLA Assistant; Baccalau- reate Choir; Delegate to FBLA Convention; First Place Ora- torical Contest, FBLA Conven- tion; Alabama Delegate to Na- tional FBLA Convention; Float Committee; Girls' Softball and Basketball Teams; Hobby Club; Talent Show; Magazine Winner. MILTON LEE NELSON Projectionist; Library Club; B Team Basketball; Basketball Manager. ROBERT EUGENE OWENS Projectionist; Art Club; Rocket Club; Latin Club; Chess Club; Choral Club. RAYDELLE PERRY Secretary, Library Club. SANDERS PRUETT ROBERTS G Club; Basketball Manager; Track; Teacher Assistant. JUDY EVELYN SIMS Thespians; Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Float Committee. BARBARA KAY ROUTON Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Assistant; Home Economics Club. JAMES FRANK SMITH Chess Club; Projectionist; Lab Assistant. DELSIE MAUDENE STEWART Tri-Hi-Y; A Band; Office As- sistant; Future Business Leaders of America; Float Committee. JERRY LEE TUMLIN Varsity Football; Varsity Base- ball; G Club; Hi-Y; Choral Club; Valentine Program. BOBBIE ANN WILLINGHAM Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Lead- ers of America; Triads; Art Club, President; Choral Club; Valentine Program; Shorthand Award. 62 LAYTON EUGENE SMITH Marching Band; Concert Band; All-State Band Medal Winner; Kingsmen Orchestra; Talent Show. RONALD SWINDELL Float Committee. ELLEN WALLER Future Business Leaders of America; Choral Club; Home- making Club; Softball, Baseball, and Volleyball Teams. BILLY GLENN WILLIS Band. 1959 Memory Lane Hometown, U. S. A. Earth June 1, 1989 Mrs. I. C. Stars 820 Vanguard Way Atlas City, Moon Dear Ira: I was thinking today of how lonely it is here on Earth now that practically everyone has blasted off to the far corners of this Universe. I can't realize that it has been exactly thirty years since we were graduated from Gadsden High. Last year the Alumni Society appointed me editor of the Alumni News. I have been very busy since then collecting juicy bits of information, and you would be surprised at what I have learned. President of the U. S., Bob Bentley, has taken a golfing vacation to get away from the troubles of the Universe. Accompanying him is his Secretary of State, Barbara Cheatwood, Secretary of Treasury, Martha Bush, and Vice-President, Lanny Taliaferro. Soon to join them is Four-and-one-half-star General, Bill Tarvin, who has just returned from defeating Mahlon Jones' Plutonian Rebels. Jack Von Campbell, aided by supertechnicians, Celia Andersen, Freddy Glazner, Ronald Parker, Carolyn Barrett, Rebecca Owens, Marilyn Pinson, and Donna Vaughn, has now orbited a satellite around a satellite which contains Don Wesson and Jimmy McGuire. I hope they didn't forget their chess board. I know you remember Jane Moss, Pinky Patterson, and Stephanie Yother. They have resorted to rocket travel to the University of Alabama because James, Gene, and Bobby haven't managed to pass basket weaving yet. Gusty Nordgren, Billy Pruet, Harold Morris, Larry Metcalf, and Gerald Hicks are manufacturing basketballs of a synthetic Mars Mush for Sansom teams. Pat L. Long has been promoted to a lieutenant of the Vice Squad. Speaking of squads, Yolanda Yeager, Betty Striplin, Peggy Thompson, Jo Anne Foote, Jane Martin, Brenda McElroy, Connie Swindell are forming a rocket train to pioneer Saturn and raise little Blue Devils. Cathie Glosser, traveling around the Universe, has announced her coming crusade for the establishment of a Red Cross Bloodmobile on all the 27 known planets. Larry Walker and Joyce Stewart Thrasher designed new space helmets shaped like Red Cross caps to be worn by volunteers, Nancy Middleton, Connie Crain, Jane Belyeu, Sally Brittain, Polly Cecil, and Linda Clark. I feel very sorry for that dear Harriet Gordon, who directs the Harvard Dramatic Club. You know, she just produced her tenth flop, entitled The Chemistry of Love. Her wealthiest supporters include Donald Moon, Larry Steele, Carl Cook, Randall Moore, and Hubert Campbell. It is a good thing she has wealthy supporters continued on page 70— SENIOR 64 Kiddies. The debutante and her attendants. Valedictorian of Podunk High. WEEK Which way to the creek? SECRET AMBITION Secret ambitions. Cheaper by the dozen. 65 Donald and his harem. Curly Sal Kookie, Kookie, lend me your comb. Childhood sweethearts, Donna and Enoch. EEK! AT RANDOM REMEMBER WHEN? Tom Sawyer Nelson Betty Herman Judy and her shadow Red Coheley Sandbox kids—Jane, Joanna, and Katie Gail Cates Mouth Lane Brenda W. Enoch A. 67 Pat arre Pin-Up Editors SENIOR SAINTS Let's have a party! Where's my broom? Cool Cats 's a b nd trip? Is it a bird or a plane? (Algae) There's a fungus among us No wonder we weren't No. 1 in the state! CLASS PROPHECY continued from page 63— because her two main stars, Enoch Andersen and Dicky Draper contracted anti- proxethous (stage fright). Last night I went to P.T.A. where they presented life-membership to mothers, Terry Brown, Judy Baker, Gail Chance, Lucretia Black, Keatha Harwood, Linda Bryan, Rita Salvador, Judy Jolly, Ellen Waller, Raydelle Perry, and fathers, Philip Crain, Terrell Wallen, and J. F. James. Rudy Connor and Bobby McCurley have decided to dedicate themselves to fulltime Y.M.C.A. service, and with the help of Sonny Taylor, are busily perfecting round worlds for Hi-Y floats. We just had a wedding in town. Carole Dilworth, with the help of Mr. Davie, has finally trapped her a rich Chi Phi from the University of Alabama. Joan Smithey said this is the last time she would play the organ for a Gadsden wedding, because she has been offered a job at Annapolis playing taps every night. Besides, she goofed at Carole's wedding and caused the Matron of Honor, Linda Lane, to fall on the Reverend Gary Atkins, who smashed Susan Hamilton and her camera. The out-of-town guests included such celebrities as Patty Hackett, who just dis- covered an ancient city in Africa; Stancil Gaither, renown space travel hair stylist; Anne Womack, who has just announced her autobiography, My True Life ; and noted educators, Anita Algee and Jane St. John, who have been teaching artificial respiration to lungless Martians, after John Dickson and Jerry Jones taught them to swim instead of fly. Tommy Martin, the new Zorro, left his mark on the Rear Admiral, George Brugge. Do you remember our class beauty. Miss Brenda Lowery? Well, she won the Miss Universe title. Wayne Ozment has his own interplanet TV station, WGHS. My favorite program is Martian Melodies, starring that famous duet, Tim Latham and Mary Inza Street, sponsored by Alice Warren's Winston Cigarette Company, which she owns jointly with John Hatley. Charles Owens, Billy Rich, Layton Smith, and Ronnie Davis have finally made Muskrat Ramble famous, thanks to W.G.H.S. Bobby Owens has given up putting hydrogen sulfide bombs behind doors and is now Gadsden's Police Chief. Levon Pentecost has had his thousandth reckless driving arrest. Randall Thompson and Donald Stuckey own a chain of carpet golf ranges, with Robert Jackson as chief pro. Gary Wells' Black Market on school function tickets is booming. Salesman, Ray Jordan, is now selling his preferred perfume. Night in Rising Fawn. Ann Pennington has been promoted to President of the Who Cares Department. New faces have finally taken the place of some of our teachers. Sandra Barron is now teaching English, voibs and advoibs; Jack Aired has replaced Watford as head coach; Lillian Rattray has followed suit, and has taken over Senora Hill's place; and Judy Lamberth is now teaching the typing classes at G.H.S. Pat Barrett is doing an able job as sponsor of the F.T.A. and Tri-Hi-Y. The Honeymooners, Martha Moyer and Mike Spraggins, Joanna Glasscock and Larry Rozelle, Robena McDougal and Donald Gramling, Ann Girten and Frank Smith, Ralph Phillips and Jerre Sue Bailey, had a delightful time at the Venus Veranda (Swankiest hotel in the Universe). They were astonished to find Byron Griffith, James Vines, Eddie Hutcheson, and Larry Honeycutt working as bell boys. « Ben Johnston, the maintenance man, was busy on the 131st floor trying to fix the elevator which Bobby Coheley drove through the roof. The Yellow Room was featuring the fantastic act of Nancy Brown, Sandra Hollo- way, and Jennie Ashley who tap dance and twirl on the table tdp held up by Ronal Cox, who sings I Like You Fine, accompanied by Shelby Cleland alias Piano Red. Carrol Hollingsworth's guitar is the filler between acts. House detective, Jerome LaFollette, caught Charles Smith, Billy Keeling, and Mary Davis stealing bath towels. Hotel managers, Milford and Wilford Bishop, are looking for new desk clerks because Ronald and Donald Swindell, the old clerks, are serving life sentences in Kilby Prison. Meanwhile, back at the new corral, the Kentucky Derby is under way. We heard from the horse's mouth that Nancy Godfrey and Joan Archer are entering the race. We don't know whether or not they plan to use horses! Bill Sprouse is the chief bookie, and Shirley Rose is his assistant. Speaking of horses and grooms, Joyce Kish and Bettye Herman are now brushing pony tails at the stables. J. D. Hill's cheerleading voice is booming over the loud speaker as he announces the races. While flying through space on our magic carpet, I was flagged down by space cop Dan Campbell on his interplanetcycle; but because Lydia Sheffield winked one big brown eye at him, he let me go. I rambled around on the moon and paid homage to the President of the Moon People, John Leach. Bill Firestone has beaten Arthur Murray to the moon and opened his own dance studio. The Milky Way Little Leaguers are coached by Joe Elrod and Bobby Raines, and Jerry Tumlin is teaching little Martians to play football. My next jump was to the Ultra-Ultra Shopping Center which is conveniently located halfway between Saturn and Mars. I needed money, so I dropped in at the bank. President of the bank, Charles Baswell, directed me to his first teller, Pat Brothers. On my way to Pat, I tripped over Frank Camp who was lying down on the job. Jack Boggan quickly replaced him. Barbara Adams is the vault guard. As I left, I saw Claude Beacham and Betty Cargal borrowing money to finance a 1 7 cent Space Burger Stand. (continued on page 268) SENIOR MOST ATHLETIC , Peggy Thompson and Larry Rozelle BEST ALL ROUND Brenda Blacfcshear and Rudy Connor MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Cathie Glosser and Lanny Taliaferro BEST DRESSED Peggy Lane and Bob Bentley BEST LOOKING Brenda Lowery and Gary Atkins MOST POPULAR Pinkie Patterson and Gusty Nordgren MOST SOPHISTICATED Susan Hamilton and John Leach CUTEST Judy Kay Day and Gary Wells 73 ili 1 - 1 :: ■■ ; , -V : mm ■mm | : ,,,- , ;:''V ■'Sx; vmmm WBzm ISIii |||||p I mm x-xxxx: $M :XxX WKWiv — f ?!� £ :X:X:::::::::x:::::: :7 x.-.'.xx... : '•■■■■ ' ' JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY We entered Gadsden High School as the usual silly sophomores. We started the year right by having Jan Lowi and Ronald Cox elected Mr. and Miss Congeniality. Our Homecoming float, Tigers K. O. Panthers, wasn't perfect, but we felt it was up to the mark for our first try. Linda Hand, our chosen beauty, represented us excellently at the Coronation Ball. Our year was made complete when our talent show, Searchin', came across with flying colors, first place. Under the able leadership of our junior class officers, our second year started off with another big bang! Our Home- coming float, Mow 'em Down, sailed away with first place. This added another spark to our enthusiasm. Our talent show, Modern Mother Goose, did not place this year, but we shall always feel it was fabulous. Then came the big moment to select our class rings. All juniors were very puffed up over them. 76 CO CO Ov'OO Abercrombie, Nancy Adams, Maitland Albright, Marlon Allison, Billy Allison, Cooper Archer, Barbara Arnold, Kathie Atkins, Lon Baker, Bobby Beason, James Beck, Buddy Beddingfield, Larry Bennett, Raye Black, Gary Blackwell, Louise Booker, Larry Boyle, Sylvia Bridges, Delite Bright, Janice Brookes, Jimmy Brookes, Johnny Brown, Venita Bryant, Charlotte Bryant, Robert Emory Buice, Alice Bunton, Wayne Burnett, Margaret Burns, Sally Busby, Larry Bynum, David Cahoon, Jimmy Campbell, Larry Carlton, Barbara Carr, Tommy Carter, Nancy Carter, Sandra Carter, Wayne Cates, Linda Chandler, Patsy Chestnut, John Lee Clemens, Jean Clotfelter, Wayne Clough, Donald Cockran, Ronnie Coleman, Connie Compton, Barbara Cook, Tommy Cook, William 78 Cooper, Freddy Copeland, Charles Cotney, Larry Cox, Ronald Cox, Wayne Crowe, Tita Cunningham, Glenda Daniel, Jimmy Davidson, Bob Davis, Cookie Dibble, Robert Dickson, Joanne Dobbs, Dianne Drake, Mike Driskell, Rebecca Duke, Jane Duke, Linda Duke, Martha Duke, Gail Eaves, Robert Eiland, Eddie Elliot, Belinda Elliot, Charles Elliot, Martha Estes, Peggy Evers, Catherine Fancher, Ellis Farabee, Jesse Farley, Jim Flowers, Hilda Ford, Anne Frazier, Linda Gibbs, Mary Gilbreath, Larry Godwin, Nancy Goss, Pam Gramling, Larry Green, Janice Greene, Kenneth Greenhaw, Norris Gresham, Ray Griffith, Pat Guest, David Gulledge, Pat Hagan, Judy Hagan, Lindon Hammock, Kenneth Hand, Linda 79 Harris, Stanley Hartbarger, Charles Harwood, Stevens Hayes, Carolyn Heath, Linda Herring, Julia Hicks, Jimmy Hinds, Jock Hindsman, Frances Hoffman, Julie Holman, Lynda Hooks, Catherine Horsley, Barbara Hubbard, Joe Huckaby, Joy Hughes, Mike Hurst; James Hyde, Wanda Irwin, Donald Jacobs, Stewart Jones, Danny Jones, Edward Jones, Jerry Jones, Johnny Jones, Marlene Jones, Ted Johnson, Mary Ellen Keasler, Ker)t Keeling, John Keith, Evelyn Kelley, Mark Kennamer, Butch Keys, Patsy Kifer, Robert Langford, Harris Levi, Joanne Lewis, Tim Ligon, Charlotte L-isenba, Ben Littleton, Sharon Lloyd, Betty Lockridge, Kay Logan, Wayne Long, Bobbie Looney, Morgan Loveman, Barry Lowe, Carolyn Lowe, Jean Lowi, Jan MacPherson, Dudley Madison, Charlotte Meagher, Dianne Majure, Susanna Malone, Sandra Martin, Virginia McCurdy, Pat McDaniel, Billy McDowell, Charles McElroy, Millie McGinnis, Wayne Meneray, Bill Milner, James Minogue, Tommy Moore, Joe Nabors, Judy Nichols, Mike Nichols, Pat Norton, Dawna Nation, Sandra Oliver, Judy Osborn, Babs Owens, Elaine Parker, Jim Parsons, Martha Patterson, Martha Patterson, Tommy Patty, Charlotte Payne, Sherran Pettit, Barbara Phillips, Jan Piazza, Joe Presley, Tommy Prestridge, Linda Pruett, Frank Pruitt, David Reeves, Jimmie Redman, Sara Reighard, Ginger Richards, Jo Roberson, Johnny Roberts, Benny Roberts, Martha Robertson, Barbara Rogers, Bobby Rogerson, Dianne Roscoe, Diana 81__________ RozeJIe, Sonny Ryan, Charles Ryan, Roland Schaefer, Barbara Schleifer, William Scruggs, Barbara Shamblin, Beverly Sharpton, Lanette Shew, Martha Silvey, Linda Simon, Kathie Sims, Alice Singleton, Gary Siniard, Frankie Joe Sizemore, Tommy Smart, Martha Smith, Jimmy Smith, Owen Smith, Robert Smith, Sandra Smith, Susie Spraggins, Felton Stange, Ben Stedham, Annette Sterling, Brenda Stott, Lamar Stringer, Kate Striplin, Benny Taylor, Robert Temple, Corky Temple, Millie Thompson, Billy Thompson, Pat Tipton, Martha Tucker, Gary Tudor, Pat Turner, Jimmy Walker, Mary Ann Wallace, Billie Ann Wallace, Otherl Warren, Diane Warren, Jerry West, Ann Whorton, Glenna Wilder, Christine Williams, Jimmy Williamson, Julia Willis, Harold 82 Wimpee, Linda Woods, Barbara Woolf, Joan Wright, Larry LATE PICTURES Cox, Billy LATE PICTURES Ellison, Dan Fisher, Richard Patterson, Willie What a wonderful Valentine dance. 83 We danced and danced and danced. Remember twirp court, Sandy? New hairdos for everyone! JUNI OR Too pooped to participate. o - Just fiddling around. The End Chemistry cram party. PIK-SHOTS This is the winning float? The Three Stooges, Once Brownies, always Brownies. Rudy Connor, John Leach, Gusty Nordgren; Alternate Delegate, Cathie Glosser; Delegate, Jane Moss, Alternate Delegate, Linda Lane. GIRLS’ STATE AND BOYS’ STATE Ronald Cox, Johnny Brookes, Jimmy Brookes; Alternate Delegate, Diana Roscoe; Delegate, Jan Lowi, Alternate Delegate, Kathy Simon. JUNIOR MOST ATHLETIC Kathy Simon and Gary Tucker BEST ALL ROUND Jo Richards and Larry Busby BEST DRESSED Sherry Manderson and Tommy Carr JOLLIEST JUNIORS Diana Roscoe and Frank Pruett BEST LOOKING Linda Hand and Jimmy Brookes MOST POPULAR Jan Lowi and Ronald Cox MOST STUDIOUS Julie Hoffman and John Keeling CUTEST Babs Osborn and Johnny Brookes M mM tei • y.H 11 MS w!w!v!v: xV . • f: £MM. ; la m I jrxvxv j P. w% m . � . x XvX x XyX- . X fr 'x:x'x::: HHH ... «ill ■ vj-x-XvvXvX-X'iv: III x x x . x.-.. :v'::' x;: :• ■ '.'.'.V . ' . V.V .'..V ys s.‘W X;X:X:X ' yv z y. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The class of '61 arose from Disque and Litchfield and con- verged on Gadsden High School strongly, being one of the largest classes on record. Orientation began with the an- nual round-up in the auditorium from which moment the sophomores began to affirm their determination to make a name for themselves. The class of '61 really showed its true spirit of coopera- tion in working 100 per cent on the Homecoming float, pro- ducing one of the best, Cremation of the Poets (Sidney Lanier). And for the talent show, we had more volunteers than we could use! Under the leadership of our sponsors, Mrs. Cantrell and Miss Masters and our committee, we pro- duced the unforgettable Tropical Dreamers. The sophomore class was well represented in all the worthwhile activities such as band, choral union, Tri-Hi-Y, F.B.L.A., Student Council, and civic drives, admirably carry- ing out its motto, We're bigger, we're better, we're full of fun; We're the class of '61! ( ) t ) Os 0 Adams, Bud Adams, Kenneth Adcock, J. L Akin, Buddy Alexander, Gene Alford, Earl Alford, Richard Allen, Rosa Lee Amberson, Jimmy Amberson, Linda Amos, Sandra Arnold, Walter Ashley, Sarah Austin, Alice Avery, Marian Badgett, Thomas Ballard, Larry Banks, Madelle Barnes, Judy Barnett, Gail Barrett, Pat Basenberg, Bill Beck, Ann Bellenger, Don Bellew, Mary Benefield, Benny Benefield, Bruce Benson, Jerry Bethune, Jerry Bishop, Johnny Bishop, Sharon Bixler, Paul Blackshear, Martha Blackwell, Gordon Blanks, James Bowen, Wayne Bradbeer, Grace Bradberry, Linda Bradford, Don Breeden, Eric Breeden, Tommy Brittain, Brenda Brothers, Bobby Brown, Jane Brown, Tommy Bryant, James Bryant, Josephine Bryson, Charlotte 94 Burford, Mackey Burnett, Anne Burns, Inez Callan, Tommy Campbell, Beason Campbell, Judith Cargile, Christine Carnes, David Carter, Lynda Cash, Carol Caufield, Kay Childers, Marian Clark, Iris Clotfelter, Bobby Cobb, Herman Cobb, Larry Cochran, Sheila Cole, Billy Coleman, Joe Collins, Nancy Collins, Roger Colvard, Wayne Copeland, Jack Copeland, Steve Corfman, Bobby Cox, Pete Cox, Sandra Cox, Sandra Faye Cross, Ar-Hi Culver, Larry Cushen, Diane Cushen, Polly Cusimano, Gregory Daniel, Rickey Daughtery, Mike Davis, Bonnie Davis, Nancy Davis, Tyrone Davis, Tommy Dawson, Patsy Dean, Cecelia Denson, Marie Dickson, Tommy Dingier, Dianne Dobbs, Kathie Doss, Parker Downey, Freida Downing, John 95 Downs, Jerry Drew, Geofrey Duke, Carol Duke, Hampton Dunagan, Patsy Durham, Jerry Edwards, Marie Edwards, Randy Elder, David Elkins, Johnny Eller, Linda Emery, Ladon Estes, Vicki Farrar, Sam Feazell, Ronnie Feazell, Virginia Fennelle, Jean Dee Ferguson, Mary Fay Findley, Johnny Findley, Jean Fischer, James Flannigan, Jane Flowers, Jimmy Flowers, Joan Floyd, Jimmy Forney, Ray Franklin, Odell Frantz, Diane Frazier, Max Freeman, Paulette Frohn, Carol Frost, Larry Fulmer, Lynda Gable, Twyla Gamble, Robert Garbe, Richard Garmon, Linda Garmon, Wayne Garner, Bill Garry, Yale Gay, Trena George, Virginia Giamalva, Pauline Gielle, Fred Gilbert, Lamar Gilbreath, Brenda Gilchrist, Janis Gipson, Sandra 96 Gladden, Terry Godfrey, Ken Goree, Barbara Goss, Patricia Gramling, Pam Granum, Karen Gray, Carol Gray, Gail Greene, Delaine Griffin, Michael Hall, Linda Hall, Ferris Hamilton, Ann Hammock, Johnny Hammond, Judy Hampton, Judy Hardy, Taylor Harlan, Peggy Harris, Marcia Hart, John Hartbarger, Anna Hatfield, Janice Hatley, James Hawkins, Laura Haynie, Sandra Hei, Ronald Helms, Jerry Helms, Roger Herman, Lawrence Hicks, Roger Hill, Graden Hill, Sarah Hill, Virginia Hilton, Betty Holbrook, Richard Holderfield, Brenda Holt, Charlotte Hood, Glenda Hopper, Glenn Horne, Tommy Howard, Annese Hughes, Rebecca Humphrey, Wayne Hutcheson, Sue Irwin, Brenda Johns, Tommy Johnson, Bonita Jones, Joan 91__________ Jones, Richard Jones, Bobby Keeling, Rex Keener, Larry Kell, Peggy Kennedy, Billy Kephart, Sandra Kidd, Gail Kilgore, Eddie King, Kay King, Linda Klein, Suralee Knowles, Carolyn Lambert, Carl Lamberth, Linda Lamberth, Margaret Lancaster, Pat Langley, Joyce Larison, Jimmy Lasseter, Jane Lawrence, Patty Lecroy, Larry Lee, Judy Lee, Lynne Lewis, Pat Lindsey, Johnnie Lindsey, Lamareen Linebarger, Sally Lisenba, Mike Lister, Francine Little, Jerry Long, James Long, Karen Long, Rita Looney, Joanna Lorren, Jerry Love, Buddy Lowery, Jackie Lowi, Betty Lowry, Brenda Luther, Gary Luther, Jerry Lyda, Gene Lyda, Laura Jean Maddox, Bobby Maddox, Ronnie Mathis, William Matthews, Gail 98 Matthews, James Matthews, Lloyd Matthews, Ronny Mauldin, Ted Maxwell, Pam McAbee, Ollis McBride, Garry McCartney, Sue McClendon, Wayne McCarver, Phyllis McCluney, Wayne McClesky, Andrea McCormick, Bill McDonald, Jackie McDougal, Dewey Milan, Amelia Miller, Diane Minshew, Judie Mitchell, Edward Mitchell, Everett Mizell, Jerry Minogue, Danny Moody, Bobby Moon, Jimmy Moore, Pam Moore, Robert Morgan, Bill Morgan, Evelyn Morgan, Pat Morgan, Ralph Moring, Linda Moulds, Butch Murphy, Linda Mutton, Eva Nabors, Robert Nails, Jimmy Nash, Bobby Nash, Mary Neal, Don Nelson, Jack Nelson, Sonny Nesbitt, Edward Nichols, Charles Nichols, Tony Nimon, Dick Norton, Johnny O'Brien, Tony Oliver, Kay 99 Olson, Sandy O'Neal, Pat Orrino, Rose Osborne, Jimmy Owen, Pat Owens, Cooper Owens, Jeppy Page, Mary Pardue, Louis Parsons, Janet Parton, Richard Pate, Jimmy Pearce, Sue Phillips, Allen Phillips, Hazel Phillips, Roikie Pickard, Edwin Pollard, Cathy Porter, Lee Powell, Sandra Prater, Glenda Price, JoAnne Prickett, Glenda Pritchett, Doug Pruett, Brenda Pruett, Glenda Pruett, Howell Pruitt, Sue Pruitt, Terry Pruitt, Zubie Puckett, Alice Raley, Becky Raney, Patsy Rankin, Larry Reaves, Terry Reynolds, Danny Roberson, Lynda Roberts, Woodrow Robertson, Dee Robbins, Jimmy Robinson, Elaine Roden, Ann Roden, Judy Rogers, Nancy Rose, Joy Ross, Bob Rouse, Tommy Rowland, Pat 100 Rutherford, Cathy Ryder, Martha Sampler, Bill Sanford, Mike Scott, Linda Scott, Ronnie Self, Marvin Semrick, Janet Sharp, Mike Sheffield, Sarah Shew, Mary Shew, Nancy Silvey, Walter Simmons, Gail Simpson, Nancy Sinclair, Sandra Skinner, Raymond Slaton, Carole Sledge, Webb Smith, Billy Smith, Danny Smith, Jack Smith, Joan Smith, Larry Smith, Terry Smith, Phillip Smith, Sarah Smith, Tommy Stafford, Betty Sue Stancil, Leon Statom, Tommy Stedham, Joyce Stephens, Edwin Stephens, Roger Stewart, Don Stoddard, John Stowers, Sonny Suits, Peggy Surber, Bill Swafford, Ronald Tarrance, Bob Taylor, Connie Taylor, John Taylor, Lee Taylor, Ralph Taylor, Stevie Taylor, Ted Tennyson, Leon 101 Thomas, Tandy Thompson, Lauie Thompson, Virginia Thrasher, Carol Thrasher, Ralph Thurmond, Hershel Tidwell, Gale Tinsley, Ricky Tolleson, David Tolleson, Jo Ann Toole, Hershel Townes, Margaret Tracy, Linda Troncale, Glenda Troxell, John Tucker, Carol Turner, Butch Turner, Joel Tyler, Elizabeth Upton, Janis Usry, Charlotte Vann, Brenda Vaughn, Charles Veal, Joyce Verink, Elizabeth Vice, James Vinyard, Billy Waddell, Linda Waits, Sid Walker, Vivian Wall, Rayford Wallace, Linda Wallen, Michael Walters, Jane Ward, Judy Warsham, Martha Weatherbee, Lane Weiss, Betty Welch, Latell Wilder, Pat Wellingham, Jimmy Wells, Dianne Westcott, Don Wester, Tommy Wheeler, Jimmy Whisenant, Jean White, Bobby White, Ronald White, Patsy Whitstone, Dave Whitt, Judy Whitworth, Wayne Wilbanks, Avril Wilcox, Catherine Williams, Brenda Williams, Deanna Williams, Mike Williamson, Pat Wilson, Benny Wilson, Janie Wilson, Mickie Wolfe, Steve Worthington, Gerald Wright, Gordon Yates, Bernice Young,Johnny Young, Loretta Young, Phyllis LATE PICTURES Abney, Ralph Akin, James Benford, Judy Burgett, Sherry Chitwood, Jimmy Harrell, Dianne Keil, Merrily Kendrick, JoAnne King, Joyce Lindermon, Elaine Lowe, Donna Owens, Mike Patrick, Bobby Patterson, Jeanie Thrift, Marcus Picture Not Available Ar-Hi. Janice Upton Miss Dirty Pants Amidst the commotion. dt e9$f . . AND SNOOPS One tonsillectomy coming up! VV3W1 •ng? SOPHOMORE SNAPS Who, me? The Gang at the pool. Sophomore Section All aboard! Do-it-yourself � '9«- 7 SOPHOMORE MOST ATHLETIC Tiny Feazell and Steve Copeland BEST DRESSED Karen Long and Ar-Ht Cross BEST LOOKING Sandy Olson and Dick Nimon MOST STUDIOUS Joanna Looney and Bill Gardner CUTEST Carole Duke and Jack Nelson BEST ALL ROUND Bettie Lowi and Kenneth Adams MOST POPULAR Jane Lasseter and Mike Daugherty L v VS:®:® % i ig WfejK V pBS a Harriet Gordon Business Manager Mark Kelley Assistant Business Manager Peggy Lane Club Editor Pat A. Long Typist Bobby McCurley Sports Editor 1959 CRUCIBLE STAFF Mary Lane Holland Editor Kate Stringer Assistant Editor Mrs. Dorothy Woodward Sponsor Larry Walker Art Editor John Leach Business Manager Dianne Dobbs Assistant Business Manager Brenda Blackshear Literary Editor Judy Kay Day Billy Pruet Sports Editor 112 MEMBERS: Jane Moss, Peggy Thompson, Joanna Glasscock, Brenda McElroy, JoAnne Foote, John Leach, Betty Striplin, Stephanie Yother. s u B 5 c R I p T I O N The 1959 Crucible staff has the duty of compiling and completing the year round activities of the school. The annual staff has worked diligently to give you the best annual possible. We of the annual staff would like to thank the Student Body and Faculty for their wonderful co-operation in helping us assemble the Crucible. We sincerely hope that you will be proud 6f your 1959 Crucible, and cherish the memories which it contains for many years. MEMBERS: Mickie Wilson, Sandra Young, Joanna Looney, Kathie Arnold, Sandra Cox, Joan Archer, Pam Goss, Anne Womack, Anita McRae, Kay Lockridge, Joan Smithey, Carol Duke, Linda Hall, Pam Moore, Elaine Robinson, Pat L. Long, Betty Striplin, Jane Flannigan, Susie Smith, Judy Barnes, Harriet Gordon, Brenda Vann, Glenna Whorton, Charlotte Bryant, Jo Richards. SENIORS: Joan Archer, Jennie Ashley, Nancy Brown, Barbara Cheatwood, Shelby Cleland, Rudy Connor, Ben Couch, Jo Ann Foote, Joanna Glasscock, Frederick Glazner, Harriet Gordon, Nancy Godfrey, Susan Hamilton, Linda Lane, Peggy Lane, Joy Lindsey, Carolyn Looney, Jean Meneray, Nancy Middleton, Jane Moss, Martha Moyer, Rebecca Owen, Pinkie Patterson, Marilyn Pinson, Bitty Pruet, Lillian Rattray, Juanzetta Shew, Joan Smithey, Margaret Stine, Jane St. John, Bill Tarvin, Donna Vaughan, Larry Walker, Alice Warren, Elsie Wright. JUNIORS: Kathy Arnold, Fred Cooper, Joan Dickson, Dianne Dobbs, Steven Harwood, Frances Hindsman, Julie Hoffman, John Keeling, Joanne Levi, Morgan Looney, Jan NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society members are from semesters VI, VII, and VIII, and are chosen by a code of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Membership is limited to five per cent of the Junior class and fifteen per cent of the Senior class. To be a member of the National Honor Society is the highest scholastic honor a student in high school may achieve. President ........................................ JOHN LEACH Vice-President ANITA ALGEE Secretary ................................... CAROLE DILWORTH Treasurer ...................................... RANDALL MOORE Chaplain ........................................... MARY DAVIS Sponsor .............................. MRS. RICHARD SCHMITZ Not too excited to eat. The purpose of the Student Council is to promote a spirit of co-operation between the student body and faculty, and to promote and encourage activities for the best in- terest of the school. Ideas and suggestions are carried to the Student Council by a homeroom representative who is elected by popular vote. The membership of the Student Council is composed of its officers, the respective class officers and the homeroom representatives. STUDENT COUNCIL President .................................... WAYNE OZMENT Vice-President _____1______________________MARLON ALBRIGHT Secretary ...................................... JOANNE LEVI Treasurer ....................... .... KATHIE SIMON Reporter ..................................... ALICE WARREN Sponsor ............................. MRS. JOSEPHINE ROBERTS Junior Craftsmen? Lanny Ray Taliaferro, Martha Bush, Anita Algee, Jack Campbell, Loyal Hill, Jane Martin, Billy Pruet, Donald Stuckey, Brenda Weathington, Sylvia Boyle, Jean Clemons, Belinda Elliot, Jane Duke, Mary Ellen Johnson, Mary Jo Richards, Julia Williamson, Carolyn Lowe, Bettie Lowi, Mike Daughterty, Jane Lasseter, Judy Barnes, Jane Brown, Buddy Clotfelter, Bonnie Davis, Sandra Everett, Kenneth Godfrey, Michael Griffin, Richard Holbrook, Peggy Kell, Gene Lyda, Sandy Olson, Jeppy Owens, Elaine Robinson, Webb Sledge, David Tolleson, Betty Weiss, Deanna Williams. 115 J. R. DAVIS Hl-Y President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Chaplain .......... Reporter Sponsor ........... RUDY CONNOR CLARK GRIFFITH BILLY PRUET JOHN LEACH HAROLD MORRIS MR. J. R. DAVIS The Hi-Y is a branch of the Y.AA.C.A. The purpose of the club is to promote moral and spiritual character among its members. In order to be in the Hi-Y, a boy must be in good standing with students and faculty; he must have a good character and a high moral standing- he must be passing all work and be either in the junior or senior class. This chapter is named for Mr. J. R. Davis, now a teacher and assistant prin- cipal at Gadsden High School. Hi-Y'ers Homecoming Float. Rudy Connor, Clark Griffith, Mahlon Jones, Billy Pruet, Johnny Brooks, Larry Busby, Jimmy Brooks, Tommy Carr, Ben Couch, Frank Camp, Ronald Cox, Gerald Hicks, John Leach, Barry Loveman, Donald Moon, Harold Morris, Mike Nichols, John Robertson, Bobby Rains, Bobby Rogers, Lanny Talieferro, Sonny Taylor, Gary Tucker. I 16 FRANK COTTLE Hl-Y President ..................... BOBBY McCURLEY Vice-President LARRY ROZELLE Secretary-Treasurer GUSTY NORDGREN Chaplain ........................ PAT BARRETT Reporter MIKE SPRAGGINS Sponsor COACH FRED NEWCOME The Hi-Y is a branch of the Young Men's Christian Association. In order to be in the Hi-Y, a boy must be in good standing with students and faculty, possess a good character and a high moral standing, and must be passing all work. The members are chosen from the Junior and Senior classes. This chapter was named in memory of Frank Marion Cottle, III, former student of Gadsden High School, who was outstanding in school activities. We're on our way to Youth Legislature. Bobby McCurley, Jack Campbell, Kent Keasler, Larry Rozelle, Sonny Rozelle, Billy McDaniel, Gusty Nordgren, Tim Latham, Larry Beddingfield, Pat Barrett, Wayne Ozment, Marlon Albright, Mike Spraggins, Jerry Tumlin, Frank Pruett, Bob Bentley, Carl Cook, Ted Jones, Randall Moore, Larry Cotney. TRI-HI-Y ALPHA: Jane St. John, Nancy Abercrombie, Jennie Ashley, Delite Bridges, Sally Burns, Barbara Cheatwood, Barbara Compton, Joanie Dickson, Brenda McElroy, Martha Moyer, Lydia Sheffield, Juanzetta Shew, Delsie Stewart, Joyce Stewart, Jean Stinson, Marcia Vernice, Elsie Wright, Yolanda Yeager. BETA: Pat A. Long, Joan Archer, Sally Brittain, Nancy Brown, Diane Dobbs, Jo Anne Foote, Joanna Glasscock, Sandra Glenn, Cathie Glosser, Evelyn Keith, Linda Lane, Jo Anne Levi, Charlotte Ligon, Sharon Littleton, Brenda Lowery, Pinkie Patterson, Charlotte Phillips, Lillian Rattray, Joan Smithy, Margaret Stine, Peggy Thompson. The members of the Tri-Hi-Y are girls chosen from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. The requirements are a high moral and Christian character and a C scholastic average. The purpose is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community the standards of fine Christian character. The slogan is Pure thoughts, pure words, pure actions. There are four chapters of the Tri-Hi-Y: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta. DELTA: Jane Moss, Judy Baker, Polly Cecil, Linda Clark, Shelby Cleland, Jane Duke, Ann Girten, Nancy Godfrey, Linda Hand, Mary Lane Holland, Mary Ellen Johnson, Joy Lindsey, Mary Ann Long, Anita Nicholson, Marilyn Pinson, Kathie Simon, Mary Inza Street, Connie Swindell, Donna Vaughn, Stephanie Yother. GAMMA: Harriet Gordon, Anita Algee, Brenda Blackshear, Terry Brown, Judy Kay Day, Carole Dilworth, Patty Hackett, Susan Hamilton, Saundra Holloway, Peggy Lane, Carolyn Lowe, Jan Lowi, Nancy Middleton, Paula Milner, Diane Roscoe, Beverly Shamblin, Kate Stringer, Betty Striplin, Alice Warren, Sandra Young. 113 President CATHIE GLOSSER Vice-President ........................... BRENDA BLACKSHEAR Secretary ................................... MARY INZA STREET Treasurer JOANNA GLASSCOCK Chaplain NANCY GODFREY Sponsors MRS. VIRGINIA LUKER MISS LOUISE ODUM Thanksgiving Assembly A quiet meeting! Beta Chapter Chairman .... Alpha Chapter Chairman Delta Chapter Chairman ... Gamma Chapter Chairman MAGNAVOX Editor ................................... Assistant Editor ......................... Business Manager ......................... News Editor .............................. Society Editor ........................... Feature Editor ........................... Sports Editor ............_............... Fashion Editor............................ Sponsor ---------------------------------- SUSAN HAMILTON CAROLE DILWORTH ..... RUDY CONNOR ...... SALLY BURNS ..... GAIL CHANCE ... JOANNE FOOTE __ CLARK GRIFFITH ___ LILLIAN RATTRAY MRS. DORA J. HILL Art Editors ......_........ Carolyn Barrett, Grace Bradbeer, Linda Murphy Photographer .......................................... Benny Bennefield Reporters ...... Lon Atkins, Mary Gibbs, Judy Oliver, Diana Roscoe, Cathie Arnold, Barbara Carlton, JoAnne Levi, Karen Long, Amelia Milam, Ann Hamilton, Martha Blackshear, Kate Stringer, Joanie Dickson, Harris Langford, Cathie Glosser, Nancy Rogers, Mike Spraggins, Mike Wil- liams, Judy Gordon, Margaret Bloch, Merle Young JoAnne Lewis Ad Staff............. Joy Huckaby, Anne Womack, Johnny Robertson, Frank Pruitt, Joan Archer, Patty Yates, Annesse Howard, Frank Camp Camera-shy Editor QUILL AND President ----- Vice-President Secretary Treasurer ----- Reporter ------ CLARK GRIFFITH CATHIE GLOSSER SUSAN HAMILTON HARRIET GORDON JO ANNE FOOTE SCROLL Quill and Scroll, the International Honorary Society for High School Journalists, encourages individual achievement in jour- nalism and similar fields. The purpose of Quill and Scroll is to instill the ideal of scholarship; to develop better journalists; to infuse a higher code of ethics; to advance clear, forceful thinking and writing. This club is sponsored by Mrs. Raymond Hill. A hard-working staff ( Crucible ). MEMBERS: Joy Huckaby, Cathie Arnold, Judy Lamberth, Gail Chance, Brenda Blackshear, Harriet Gordon, Barbara Carlton, Cathie Glosser, Diana Roscoe, Mary Lane Holland, Kate Stringer, Kathie Simon, Lillian Rattray, Sally Burns, Jo Anne Levi, Bobby McCurley, Billy Pruet, Susan Hamilton, Dianne Dobbs, Peggy Lane, Jane Duke, Rudy Connor, Ted Jones, Clark Griffith, Jo Anne Foote, John Leach, Mark Kelley. G.H.S. BAND The Gadsden High School Marching Band appears before more people probably than any other organization of the school. Appearances include football games, civic parades, and various performances out-of-town. Recently, the band has participated in the annual two-week summer camp, concluding a six-week summer band pro- gram. The final camp week is spent at Camp Ney-A-Ti in Guntersville. James Akin James Fischer Ronny Matthews Layton Smith Barbara Archer Richard Fischer Dewey McDougal Tommy Statom Walter Arnold Max Frazier Brenda McElroy Roger Stephens Diane Ashley Melvyn Gilliland Diane Miller Betty Striplin Jennie Ashley Terry Gladden Jimmy Milner Corky Temple Judy Baker Cathie Glosser Bobby Moody Peggy Thompson Wayne Bowen Nancy Godfrey Jack Nelson Don Tidwell Don Bradford Pam Gramling Edward Nesbitt Gail Tidwell Sally Brittain Clark Griffith Charles Owen Albert Turner Charlotte Bryant Steve Harwood Pat Owen Donna Vaughan Emory Bryant Tommy Horne Genie Patterson Martha Warsham Anne Burnett Taylor Hardy Marilyn Pinson Lane Weatherbee Margaret Burnett Larry Honeycutt Sara Lou Redman Betty Weiss Tommy Callan James Hurst Billy Rich Ann West Linda Clark Stanley Harris John Roberson Jimmy Wheeler Bobby Coheley Judy Hammond Elaine Robinson Mike Williams Larry Cotney John Keeling Shirley Rose Billy Willis Arthur Cross Joyce King Bobby Ross Elsie Wright Tita Crowe John Leach Pat Rowland Patsy Ramey Arvil Curtis Jerry Little Bonnie Scott Nancy Rogers Mike Daughtery Brenda Lowery Beverly Shamblin Ronnie Cockran Nancy Davis Bobby Maddox Gary Singleton Ronald Davis James Matthews Jane St. John Dan Ellison Lloyd Matthews Webb Sledge 122 G.H.S. BAND Drum Major: STANCH GAITHER MAJORETTES: Jennie Ashley, Brenda Lowery SUB. MAJORETTE AND TIGERETTES: Pat Rowland, Kathy Pollard, Shirley Rose. TIGERETTES: Judy Baker, Bonnie Davis, Patty Hackett, Sherry Manderson, Diane Miller, Pinkie Patterson, Beverly Shamblin, Yolanda Yeager. G.H.S The purpose of the concert band is to increase the students' comprehen- sion and appreciation of music. With the addition of a few instruments, the regular marching instruments are again used in the concert band. Requirements for the concert band are: a person should be able to play at least one instrument, and he should be willing to do his best. Captain ............. ....... Co-Captain Secretary-Treasurer ........ Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Director .................... BILLY RICH JOHN LEACH CATHIE GLOSSER ... JENNIE ASHLEY DR. M. M. GLOSSER CONCERT BAND James Akin Barbara Archer Walter Arnold Diane Ashley Jennie Ashley Judy Baker Wayne Bowen Don Bradford Sally Brittain Charlotte Bryant Emory Bryant Anne Burnett Margaret Burnett Tommy Callan Linda Clark Bobby Coheley Larry Cotney Arthur Cross Tita Crowe Arvil Curtis Mike Daugherty Nancy Davis Ronald Davis Dan Ellison James Fischer Richard Fischer Max Frazier Melvyn Gilliland Terry Gladden Cathie Glosser Nancy Godfrey Pam Gramling Clark Griffith Steve Harwood Tommy Horne Taylor Hardy Linda Heath Larry Honeycutt James Hurst Stanley Harris Judy Hammond John Keeling Joyce King John Leach Jerry Little Brenda Lowery Bobby Maddox James Matthews Lloyd Matthews Ronny Matthews Dewey McDougal Brenda McElroy Diane Miller Jimmy Milner Bobby Moody Jack Nelson Edward Nesbitt Charles Owen Pat Owen Genie Patterson Marilyn Pinson Sara Lou Redman Billy Rich John Roberson Elaine Robinson Shirley Rose Bobby Ross Pat Rowland Bonnie Scott Beverly Shamblin Gary Singleton Jane St. John Webb Sledge Layton Smith Tommy Statom Roger Stephens Betty Striplin Corky Temple Peggy Thompson Gail Tidwell Don Tidwell Albert Turner Jimmy Turner Donna Vaughan Martha Warsham Lane Weatherbee Betty Weiss Ann West Jimmy Wheeler Mike Williams Billy Willis Elsie Wright Patsy Ramey Nancy Rogers Ronnie Cochran 125 President ...................................... JANE ST. JOHN Vice-President -------------------------------- DONNA VAUGHAN Secretary ................................. BETTY STRIPLIN Treasurer ................................... SUSAN HAMILTON Historian ................................. JOANNA GLASSCOCK Reporter ----------------------------------- LILLIAN RATTRAY Chaplain ........................................ MARY DAVIS Sponsor ................................ MRS. EULA BUMPERS The Future Teachers of America is composed of students who are interested in the teaching profession. Its purpose is to help students learn facts about opportunities in teach- ing, create character qualities essential to a good teacher, and to develop student leadership. The requirements for becoming a member are to have a C average or above, to be at least in the fourth semester rank, to be approved by the present members, and finally, to be in good standing with the faculty. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Ready for the meeting. Pinkie Patterson, Harriet Gordon, Sandra Malone, Diane Dobbs, Peggy Thompson, Ann Girten, Mary Lane Holland, Martha Moyer, Sandra Glenn, Joy Lindsey, Cathy Arnold, Sally Burns, Kate Stringer, Gail Chance, Polly Cecil, Linda Lane, Nancy Brown, Terry Brown, Marilyn Pinson, Jane Moss, Joanie Dickson, Jane Duke, Beverly Shamblin, Kathie Simon, Anne Ford, Mary Gibbs, Carole Dilworth, Patty Hackett, Pat A. Long, Alice Warren, Pat L. Long, Jennie Ashley, Jane Belyeu, Joan Archer, Anita Algee, Margaret Stine, Nancy Middleton, Joan Smithey, Mary Inza Street, Sharon Littleton, Nancy Aber- crombie, Francis Hindsman, Julie Hoffman, Cathie Glosser. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA President ......................... ..... CHARLES COPELAND Vice-President ........................ CHARLOTTE LIGON Secretary ................. BRENDA WEATHINGTON Treasurer ........................ BARBARA CHEATWOOD Chaplain .............................. CHARLOTTE PATTY Sponsors ......................... MISS MARGARET TURNER MRS. DOROTHY WOODWARD The Future Business Leaders of America is a national or- ganization for students who are in business education. The F.B.L.A. was founded and is sponsored by the Na- tional Council for Business Education, which is a department of the National Education Association. Any boy or girl taking a commercial subject is eligible for membership, if they meet other requirements of the Club. Some of the other requirements are: a favorable at- titude toward the school and its functions, an ambition to work in the field of business occupations, and desire for self-improvement, scholastically as well as personally. The Club always has several representatives to attend and participate in the contests at the State convention, and every year has won honors. Our chapter boasts of having had people elected to State offices and has had one mem- ber to attend and participate in the National Convention. The Club is rated as first in the state in membership. It contains 81 junior and sophomore members, and the 52 senior members below. Barbara Adams, Audrey Amberson, Charlotte Bishop, Pat Brothers, Betty Cargal, Gail Cates, Barbara Cheatwood, Linda Clark, Shelby Cleland, Jackie Cox, Judy Kay Day, Peggy Findley, Pat Ford, Lorene Garrett, Keatha Harwood, Bettye Herman, Linda Hill, Becky Jackson, Ellen Johnson, Judy Jolly, Mary- anne Long, Pat A. Long, Brenda Lowery, Jane Martin, Robenia McDougal, Paula Milner, Glenda Nesbitt, Anita Nicholson, Barbara Put-nan, Eddielene Richey, Joyce Robertson, Kay Routon, Rita Sal- vador, Nell Sasser, Naoma Sewell, Lydia Sheffield, Juanzetta Shew, Freida Simmons, Judy Sims, Pat Smiley, Delsie Stewart, Connie Swindell, Marcia Vernace, Linda Vice, Ellen Waller, Brenda Weathington, Patsy White, Bobbie Willingham, Elsie Wright, Sandra Young. VELVETONES President --------------- Vice-President .......... Secretary-Treasurer .... Chaplain ................ Librarian ............... Reporter ................ Public Relations Chair. Accompanist .............. Director ................. ___ RUDY CONNOR _____ LINDA LANE ..... CATHIE GLOSSER ____ ALICE WARREN ..... TIM LATHAM MARY INZA STREET ...... BILLY RICH .... SHELBY CLELAND MR. EDSEL HAND The Velvetones consist of advanced music students. Be- longing to the Velvetones is the highest honor attained by a voice student. Mr. Hand organized the group in 1952. Since then, the Velvetone choir has gained local and state- wide recognition, plus receiving superior ratings in four state and six district contests in which it has entered. Requirements for the choir are excellent character, high scholastic average, and a true desire for singing. Want to buy an apple? ALTOS: Nancy Abercrombie, Raye Bennet, Barbara Compton, Cathie Glosser, Linda Lane, Jan Lowi, Paula Milner, Martha Moyer, Juanzetta Shew, Betty Striplin, Alice Warren. SOPRANOS: Shelby Cleland, Mary Ellen Johnson, Charlotte Ligon, Sharon Littleton, Sandra Malone, Anita McRae, Babs Osborn, Joan Smithey, Mary Inza Street, Glenna Whorton, Yolanda Yeager. TENORS: Pat Barrett, Larry Bed- dingfield, Cary Cook, Stancil Gaither, James Goree, Mahlon Jones, Tim Latham, Larry Wright. BASSES: Rudy Connor, John Dickson, Richard Fischer, Wayne Logan, Billy McDaniel, Billy Rich, James Vines, Larry Walker. TRIADS President ........ Vice-President ..... Secretary-Treasurer Chaplain ........... Librarian .......... Reporter ,....... Public Relations . MARY LANE HOLLAND ..... NANCY GODFREY ..... JOANNE FOOTE ....... JEAN STINSON .. PEGGY THOMPSON ....... JUDY KAY DAY JANE MOSS Although the Triads have only been organized since 1954, membership in this group has become a highly sought-after honor. The Triads is an advanced girls' choir which sings in three-part harmony. They entertain at social, civic, and school affairs and attend the district and state music festivals each year. Requirements for membership are: Christian character, a high scholastic average, and a good voice. Are they singing? SOPRANOS: Barbara Archer, Barbara Carlton, Judy Kay Day, Joanna Looney, Brenda Lowry, Jane Moss, Genie Patterson, Charlotte Patty, Susie Smith, Jean Stinson, Martha Tipton, Stephanie Yother. SECONDS: Pam Goss, Patty Hackett, Mary Lane Holland, Sandra Holloway, Jane Lasseter, Joanne Levi, Pat A. Long, Sarah Smith, Bobbie Willingham. ALTOS: Joanie Dickson, Jane Duke, Jean Dee Fennelle, Jo Anne Foote, Anne Ford, Joanna Glasscock, Nancy Godfrey, Sue Hutchison, Betty Lowi, Glenda Nesbitt, Margaret Stine, Jane St. John, Peggy Thompson, Kate Stringer, Pat Tudor. USHER’S CLUB Head Usher ....................................... BEN COUCH Assistant Head Usher RUDY CONNOR Sponsor .............................. MR. JAMES O. DAVIE The Usher's Club, which was organized in 1936, i$ an honor club made up of Junior and Senior boys. In usher- ing for the Little Theater, the Artist Series, the Civic Music Association concerts, and various other programs, the or- ganization serves as a link between community and school. Ready to usher. Clark Griffith, Lanny Taliaferro, Enoch Anderson, Pat Barrett, Bobby McCurley, Larry Walker, Mike Spraggins, Billy Rich, Billy Pruet, Gusty Nordgren, Ronald Cox, Mark Kelly, Billy McDaniel, John Keeling, Morgan Looney, Jimmy Milner, Willie Patterson, Frank Pruet, Harris Langford, Steven Harwood, Mike Nichols. 130 JUNIOR RED CROSS President ..................................... CATHIE GLOSSER Vice-President .......................... LILLIAN RATTRAY Secretary --------:------------------------------- BETTY LOWI Treasurer ...................................... LINDA HAND Chaplain .................................... ANITA NICHOLS The Junior Red Cross is a service organization. Anyone who contributes a small sum or renders a service is a members. Projects include the membership drive, fill- ing gift boxes, and sending entertainment to Fort McClel- lan. Fred Gielle attended the training center in Mississippi, representing Etowah County, and Cathie Glosser was a member of the 1 958 Junior Red Cross International Study Visit. We reached our quota!!! Mary Anne Long, Glenda Patrick, Mary Inza Street, Betty Lowi, Joan Wolfe, Barbara Compton, Peggy Estes, Linda Hand, Lillian Rattrey, Kay King, Carolyn Lowe, Patsy Bryant, Diane Ashley, Mickey Wilson, Julia Herring, Linda Murphee, Brenda Pruett, Susie Smith, Fred Geille, Peggy Lane, Anita Nicholson, Karen Granum, Carole Cash, Vicki Estes, Joan Smithey, Pat Barrett. 131 HOBBY CLUB President ...................................... JUDY OLIVER Vice-President .......................... NANCY ABERCROMBIE Secretary ...................................... LAURA HAWKINS Treasurer ..................._.................... KAY OLIVER Sponsor .................................................... MRS. BUMPERS The Hobby Club was organized in 1953 by Mrs. Eula Bumpers. Its purpose is to encourage students to spend their extra time in a more worthwhile way. Under the able guidance of Mrs. Bumpers, the members are learning more about sewing, art, and handicraft. Interesting hobby!! Kay Oliver, Jan Phillips, Laura Hawkins, Judy Oliver, Nancy Abercrombie, Pat Griffith, Susanna Majure, Nancy Davis, Lynne Lee, Mary Davis, Joan Archer, Jane St. John, Nancy Middleton, Bobby Owens, David Bynum, Ronald Cox, Margaret Burnett, Francis Hindsman, Sandra Carter, Jane Bellew, Paula Milner, Larry Walker, Margaret Stine, Billy McDaniel, Billie Ann Wallace, Carolyn Lowe, Gail Cates, Becky Jackson, Shelby Cleland, Joe Piazza, Freddie Glazner. 132 THESPIANS President Vice-President ..... Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Executive Chairman Sponsor .......... HARRIET GORDON ...... JUDY SIMS PATTY HACKETT CELIA ANDERSEN MARY LANE HOLLAND MRS. JOSEPH LONG Membership in the National Thespian Society is con- sidered a great achievement to those who are interested in dramatics. The purpose of the society is to give practical expe- rience in acting in all phases of play production. To be eligible for membership, a student must have at least ten quality points and an active interest in dramatics. The points are earned through participation in civic, re- ligious, and school affairs of a dramatic nature. Our main considerations in admittance of new members are: talent, attitude, experience, and initiative. The Senior Play MEMBERS: Celia Andersen, Harriet Gordon, Patty Hackett, Pinkie Patterson, Judy Sims, Alice Warren, Anne Womack, Pat Long, Mary Lane Holland, Ben Couch, Hubert Campbell, Dickie Draper, Enoch Ander- son, Babs Osborn, Mary Ellen Johnson, Donna Vaughan, Joanna Glasscock, Bobby McCurley, Brenda Blackshear, Betty Striplin, Tommy Martin. The Gadsden High D.O. Club is an organization of stu- dents enrolled in the vocational program known as Dis- tributed Education and Diversified Occupations, which was starfed in 1939. Its purpose is to furnish an opportunity for social contact, to develop qualities of leadership, to develop personality, and to take part in the state D.O. Club. Each year the club has many activities, including an Em- ployer-Employee Barbecue, and participation in the District elimination at Jacksonville. There is also a club project an- nually. This year the project is to supply clocks for both rooms of this club. D.O. CLUB President ............................................. JERRY FULLER Vice-President .................................. ALVIN FOX Secretary ............................... LINDA PRESTRIDGE Treasurer ----------------------------------- CONNIE CRAIN Reporter ______________________________ CAROLYN McGOWEN Sponsors ______________________________ MRS. GLADYS SMITH MR. RICHARD SCHMITZ D.O. students in employee clothes! Claude Beacham, Jerry Body, Alvin Fox, Jerry Fuller, Kenneth Greene, Douglas Hayes, Wayne Patrick, Jimmy Painter, Barbara Adams, Eloise Body, Jewel Cargile, Cornelia Crain, Yulanda Downey, Pat Jelks, Carolyn McGowan, Glynda Patrick, Donald Clough, David Guest, Charles Hartbarger, Donald Irwin, John Jones, Lynn Kerr, Charles Ryan, Tommy Sizemore, Jimmy Smith, Billy Thompson, Otherl Wallace, Janice Bright, Alice Buice, Martha Duke, Rosalind Henson, Alice Holmes, Pat McCurdy, Virginia Martin, Linda Prestridge, Pat Thompson. 134 ART CLUB President Alpha ........................... CHARLES SMITH President Omega ......................... BOBBIE WILLINGHAM 1st Vice-President .............................. RONALD COX 2nd Vice-President ............................ TOMMY MARTIN 3rd Vice-President ........................ GAYLON BURFORD Secretary ................................... JOYCE STEWART Treasurer ....................................... JOE MOORE Historian ..................................... MARTHA BUSH Custodian ..................................... JOLENE MILLER Sponsor ................................. MR. JOHN A. KING The Art Club was organized to help beautify the school and grounds, to introduce to the students better art, offer training in art, provide wholesome and beneficial relaxation, build character, and encourage the art student to assume responsibility. Each year, before Christmas and Thanksgiving, this club plans a program to help the poor and needy. Besides small exhibits, there are several large ones, the largest being a Spring exhibit, which displays the stu- dents' work for the year. Members of the Art Club participate in local, state, and national art contests, and they also make educational trips to art museums in Atlanta and Birmingham. The Happy Tree Judy Ward, Bobbie Willingham, Phyllis Young, Jimmy Reeves, Gaylon Burford, Martha Bush, Nancy Caddell, Maxine Cole, Ronal Cox, Dickie Draper, Marylan Herring, Ben Johnson, Ben Lisenba, Charlotte Madison, Jolene Miller, Martha Roberts, Clyde Simpson, Joyce Stewart, Sonny Stowers, Ralph Taylor, Jerry Warren, Johnny Naylor, Virginia Feazell, Nancy Abercrombie, Enoch Anderson, Charles Baswell, Larry Booker, George Brugge, Harvey Buchanan, Judy Clem, Larry Gramling, Norris Greenshaw, Thomas Hare, Wanda Hyde, Billy Kennamer, Carolyn Looney, Tommy Martin, Jimmy Nail, Judy Oliver, Joe Moore, Jan Phillips, Judy Sims, Charles Smith, Joan Smith, Barbara Schaefer. CHEERLEADERS Head Cheerleader ................................ j. D. HILL Assistant Head Cheerleader .... LINDA HAND Sponsor ......................... MRS. MARTHA BULLOCK J. D. Hill, Linda Hand, Bob Bentley, Diana Roscoe, Gusty Nordgren, Babs Osborn, Gary Wells, Jan Lowi, Billy Pruet, and Evelyn Keith. Sansom is entertained in the Memorial Room. The cheerleaders are a group of capable and enthusiastic young peo- ple who feel the need for school spirit and good sportsmanship at all times. They work in various ways to promote this spirit and sportsman- ship. Before games, wavers are made and the goal posts are decorated with school colors. They have cheered the team to many victories this year. “G” CLUB President ............................ RONALD COX Vice-President ....................... JACK ALRED Secretary-Treasurer .................. CARL COOK Chaplain ........................ BILLY PRUET The G Club is set up to further interest in athletics. It is made up of boys who have participated in either 16 quarters of football, or 26 innings of baseball, or have made 16 points in track competition. They may also acquire membership by playing in the district basketball tourna- ment, by placing first, second, or third in a district track meet, or by playing in a district baseball game. Both boys and girls may be admitted for holding the position of a cheerleader. Barber at work. Jack Aired, Larry Rozelle, Carl Cook, Larry Busby, Ronald Cox, Bobby Rogers, Terrel Wallen, Gary Tucker, Tommy Smith, Odell Franklin, Jerry Tumlin, Rudy Connor, Jimmy Brooks, Mike Spraggins, Jimmy Smith, Byron Griffith, Gusty Nordgren, Harold Morris, Joe Elrod, Bobby Coheley, Bobby Rains, Mike Drake, Bobby McCurley, Larry Cotney, Billy Pruett, Larry Metcalf, Gerald Hicks, J. F. James, Jerry Hunt, Sonny Rozelle, Henry Livrett, Wayne Cox, Morgan Looney, Johnny Brooks, Lamar Stott, Wayne Clotfelter, Wayne Carter, Harris Langford, Barry Loveman, Larry Campbell, J. D. Hill. 137 LIBRARY CLUB President LON ATKINS Vice-President ..................................... TONY O'BRIEN Secretary ....................................... RAYDELLE PERRY Treasurer ......................................... MILLIE TEMPLE The Library Club of Gadsden High School is composed of student library assistants and former student assistants. Members are selected on the basis of their interest in library work. Some objectives of the club are to stimulate reading wide- ly for enjoyment, to improve library service to students and faculty, to encourage and aid students for the library pro- fession. Student assistants process all new books, check books out and in, type, file, keep records, and perform various clerical duties. Miss Kathryn Abercrombie is the sponsor for the club. Interested library workers! Lon Atkins, Marian Avery, Carolyn Barrett, Louise Blackwell, Sandra Carter, Jimmy Daniel, Rebecca Driskell, Freddie Glazner, Michael Griffin, Dianne Harrell, Carolyn Hayes, Marlene Jones, Mark Kelley, Jo Ann Kendrick, Larry LeCroy, Joanne Lewis, Betty Lloyd, Roland McDonald, Jimmy McGuire, Susanna Majure, Dianne Meagher, Ted Mobley, Dawna Norton, Tony O'Brien, Louis Pardue, Tommy Patterson, Raydelle Perry, Rita Talley, Bill Tarvin, Robert Taylor, Millie Temple, Pat Tucker, Pat Tudor, Billy Watts, Judy Whitt, Barbara Woods. 138 3U01SX003 SlSINOUDSrOUd STAGE MANAGERS MANAGERS: Lamar Gilbert, Tim Lewis, and Benny Lisenba. CHORAL UNION DON TIDWELL, Leader (Deceased) KINGSMEN The Kingsmen is an orchestra composed of young men from Gadsden High who have a special interest in dance music. The orchestra has played for assemblies, dances, and for many luncheons. Kingsmen play for Homecoming Dance. Billy Rich, 1st Alto Sax; Charles Owen, 2nd Tenor Sax; Dewey McDougal, 3rd Alto Sax; Stanley Harris, 4th Tenor Sax; Layton Smith, 5th Baritone Sax; Ar-Hi Cross, 1st Trumpet; Bobby Moody, 2nd Trumpet- Dan Ellison, 3rd Trombone; Don Tidwell, Leader and 1st Trombone; Clark Griffith, Drums; Melvin Gilliland, Bass. 141 The Office assistants are usually Senior com- mercial students who are interested in getting some experience before holding a regular position. This year, however, three Juniors are helping in this work. They are: Louise Blackwell, Diane Warren, and Mary Gibbs. OFFICE ASSISTANTS Genius at work. Bettye Herman, Naoma Sewell, Delsie Stewart, Nell Sasser, Pat Ford, Elsie Wright, Peggy Finley, Lorene Garrett, Freida Simmons, Louise Blackwell, Diane Warren, Mary Gibbs. 142 CHESS CLUB LUNCH ROOM ASSISTANTS CLUBS pjP INDIVIDUALS F.B.L.A. Charlotte Bryant—State First Place Shorthand Award. Charles Copeland—State F.B.L.A. President. Charlotte Ligon—State First Place Spelling Winner. ESSAY-SPEECH WINNERS Joan Flowers, Linda Lane, Elsie Wright, Donna Vaughn, Mary Lane Holland, Bill Basenberg, Bill Tarvin, Lon Atkins, Larry Walker. ART CLUB Larry Walker—First Place Art Poster Contest. Martha Bush—Third Place. I AA. BRING HOME HONORS CHESS CLUB Jimmy McGuire—Birmingham Open High School Champion Lon Atkins—Alabama Junior State Champion D.E.-D.O. Wayne Patrick—District Mr. D.O. Alvin Fox—D.E. Student of the Year TRI-HI-Y AND Hl-Y Frank Pruett—Chaplain of District Hi-Y-Tri-Hi-Y Judy Day and Nancy Godfrey—Best bill of the House at Youth Legisla- ture Diana Roscoe—Chaplain of State Hi-Y-Tri-Hi-Y Ted Jones—Vice-President of Dis- trict Hi-Y-Tri-Hi-Y Bobby McCurley—Runner-up for Outstanding Statesman SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Bobby McCurley—Tuition to Univer- sity of Alabama Wayne Ozment—Scholarship to Ala- bama College Judy Lamberth—Tuition to Jackson- ville Cathie Glosser—Scholarship to Birm- ingham Southern Larry Walker—$500 scholarship, Jaycee Talent Contest ilii WBSm wm.■I ' W0mm � ®ii i WwlmBmm , V ■’ 7« i« . im 111 111 ill:; ; '■■ .. ■■: ■ s 'v--'. •: :•: :•: :• ; : •:• •: •:• :•: x :• : . , .-.... • •:•: • • :•:• •: ■ • • . J w Up .v.v.y; ■+yyyyy. yyyy WmtM. Bobby McCurley tops the record with $438.37. MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN Mr. Amis gives a mighty pep talk. Mrs. Bumpers and her homeroom did a grand job. Faithful magazine captains. SENIORS TOP SCHOOL RECORD Annual staff rejoices over first day sales. Tops in the South $4,733.32. Lots of hard work and candy too. '•yov) ' JUNIORS PLACE FIRST 'Camera Hog! A Junior Masterpiece' HOMECOMING Although the Seniors did not win first place, they produced a magnificent float. Flushed this year. Everybody is working. Vehere A great secret is unveiled! 154 CLUB FLOATS Don't you like the float, Mrs. Woodward? We made the world in five days!! 0f '33 return; Homecoming maids and escorts. FIRST WITH “ON THE LEVEE” Ain't it purty? Little Bo Peep Butch and Teddy “MODERN MOTHER GOOSE JUNIORS 9 9 SOPHS “TROPICAL DREAMER ’ Mother Mary Margaret! Sultan and Dancer Joan Senorita Amelia and Senor Roger The Littlest Hobo The Rains Came Down ban The Flapping Eight! Congo Bongo Band TALENT SHOW v a'rt’vflS She didn't know what to do! S°uthui Boogie Woogie Brat Four Liberaces play out, out, brief candle. OUR SWEETHEARTS The senior class of 1959 is indeed proud to crown Mrs. R. J. Bumpers and Dr. M. M. Glosser as our sweethearts as a small token of appreciation for their loyalty and unselfish service to our class. We shall always be very, very grateful. This year the senior class is honoring two people whom we love and respect very much. Two people in whose hands rests a sacred trust—that of the education and guidance of future citizens. The teaching conditions at Gadsden High are certainly not ideal, but because of their faithfulness these two have remained in the field of education. It has been recently said,, The quality of the faculty is the key to educational success. Certainly any educational institution would be proud to number both of these fine teachers among its faculty. Because of their patience, understanding, and dedication to their task, these two have had a profound influence on the lives of countless young people. 162 r •MtfS.vWv’v v.y. I� mmm ft:: :::: HER MAJESTY, QUEEN BRENDA LOWERY 167 SCHOOL aosdem jfVe- X.vnS'VoN SAec oNi «V QUEEN BRENDA OW'' 169 • 0 JUNIOR BEAUTY MISS LINDA HAND 170 m SOPHOMORE BEAUTY MISS SANDY OLSON KINGSMEN rlv ;v Co o°v p re° vf- F A V Celia Andersen JUNIOR Wf AeVS°° 176 Evelyn Keith bo Os p abs 177 SOPHOMORE 178 F A V 0 R 1 T E S Jane Brown CORONATION Our 1959 Coronation Court in red, orange, and yellow. No kidding. The 1959 Crucible staff presents the annual Coronation Ball, Beauty in Three Dimen- sions, with the favorites dressed in red, orange, and yellow. The Queen was chosen by his majesty, the King. The table and wall decorations helped to fulfill t h e modern theme. The Alabama Cavaliers also contrib- uted much to making the Coronation Ball a memorable event. 5(00 109 Trio decis'0 1' the ' BALL queen ick no P up Y°°r make p ease Gos'V The moment has finally arrived. The King crowns the 1959 Queen. SUrPriS6d b« The royal couple is still on the clouds. Clark Griffith, M.C., wishes everyone a good time. 182 Our five kingsmen—the pick of the crop. OUR ’59 HAS Nose of Celia Andersen and Mike Spraggins Complexion of Jennie Ashley and Billy Rich 184 Hair of Mary Inza Street and Clark Griffith IDEAL SENIOR THE... Personality of Mary Lane Holland and Bobby McCurley .yd' a Eyes of Cooch Figure of Patty Hackett Physique of Jack Aired $m't e of Martha fA°Ver a J. 0. HiW OUR ’59 HAS Wit of Evelyn Keith and Johnny Jones Hair of Sharon Littleton and Billy McDaniel Nose of Cookie Davis and Mike Nichols Complexion of Janice Green and Barry Loveman 186 IDEAL JUNIOR THE... Personality of Carolyn Lowe and Marlon Albright Figure of Judy Nabors Physique of Harris Langford OUR ’59 SOPHO HAS Figure of Brenda Williams Physique of Beason Campbell XlfHOBl Nose of Vicki Estes and Mike Owens Complexion of Brenda Pruitt and Bobby Moody p. ■-y or F'ann,gan and Lane Weatherbee «v imy(Mow Hair of ,, J.nUUp.on and K.n Godfrey 189 WMm ■ ilii iillllil iSiBISSii! §®1 : a JERRY WATFORD-Head Coach BILL ABSTON—Backfield Coach Crainix fi M. B. HOUTON, JR Trainer GADSDEN DOWNS BUTLER 19-0 The ferocious Tigers, regaining last year's State Championship form, caused the visitors to bobble the ball. Tackle Bobby Rogers caught it and sprinted 40 yards for a six-pointer. Moments later Ham Adams sliced through for the P.A.T. In the second quarter Gadsden again scored with Adams going over. In the fourth quarter, after a pass from Tommy Smith to Jimmy Brooks, Terrell Wallen bulled his way for the final marker, making Gadsden 19, Butler 0. Gadsden also advanced to the 10, 5, 15 yard lines without scoring. The entire backfield of Smith, Benny Striplin, Adams, and Wallen, played creditably. Terrorizing the Butler offense was Larry Rozelle, Ronald Cox, Terrell Wallen, Jack Aired, and Bobby Rogers, with Cox making many timely halts. BOX SCORE Gadsden Butler 200 Yards Rushing ............. 38 1 2 First Downs ................. — 3 74 Passing Yardage ----------- 5 8 Passes Attempted ____________ 6 4 Passes Completed ........... 1 1 Fumbles Lost --------------- 2 1-35 Punts Average ........... 6-37 45 Yards Penalized ............ 5 TIGERS TRAMPLE RED RAIDERS 26-6 The Gadsden High Tigers journeyed to Decatur and returned with an impressive 26 to 7 victory. As usual the win was a team effort with Adams, Wallen, Odell Franklin and Striplin each scoring a touch- down. Ronald Cox, playing fine on offense and a demon on defense. BOX SCORE Gadsden Decatur 308 Yards Rushing............... 59 16 First Downs___________________6 0 Yards Passing _____________ 41 0 for 2 Passing Record _______ 4 for 20 1 Had Intercepted ____________ 1 2 for 40 Punting Record _______ 5 for 35 1 Fumbles Lost ________________ 1 25 Yards Penalized ____________ 20 kicked a P.A.T. after the first and the final touchdowns. Franklin playing his first game of the year bolstered the team with his break-away running. The entire defense played superbly around Captain Aired and Larry Busby at guards; Rogers and Gary Tucker at tackles; Wallen, Rozelle and Carl Cook at ends. Cox, Mike Spraggins, and Striplin were outstanding backs on defense. Adams played his finest game, netting 144 yards. i 4- ETOWAH SUPS BY GADSDEN 7-0 A revengeful Tiger squad journeyed to Etowah to make up for last year's tie only to play for 3 2 3 scoreless quarters before Etowah's Ronald Peck ran 68 yards for the only marker. Gadsden threatened in the third quarter after a punt return by Cox to the 21-yard line advancing to the 5 before being halted by a 15- yard penalty. The Tiger line was strong on defense with Jerry Tumlin, Busby, Larry Rozelle, Wallen, Spraggins, and Cox spilling the Devils. BOX SCORE Etowah Gadsden 168 Yards Rushing ______________ 150 6 First Downs __________________ 8 0 Yards Passing ................23 6 Passes Attempted _____________ 4 1 Passes Completed _____________ 3 0 Passes Intercepted - . 1 6-33.6 Punts and Average _______ 6-37.5 5 Yards Penalized ............. 30 GADSDEN DOWNS ALBERTVILLE 27-7 Gadsden swamped the Aggies 27-7 with the use of a fine assort- ment of plays. A first quarter pass from Smith to Rudy Connor and a penalty put the ball on the 5. Franklin raced over for the T.D. Franklin caught a pass from Smith in the end zone for the second score. Albertville returned the kick-off after the Tiger T.D. 85 yards for their only marker. Late in the fourth quarter Adams pushed over from the 2. The final score came on a desperation pass from quarterback Smith to Connor in the end zone as the game ended. BOX SCORE Cox toed 3 P.A.T.'s. The win was a tremendous team effort. Gadsden Albertville 278 Yards Rushing _______________ 92 10 First Downs -________________ 6 99 Yards Passing .............. 2 8 Passes Attempted ___________ 11 4 Passes Completed ............. 1 3 Had Intercepted ______________ 1 1 Fumbles Lost ................. 3 3-24 Punts Averaged ........... 5-45 5 Yards Penalties ............. 40 A spirited Tiger team before a large Homecoming crowd scored first in the second quarter with Wallen plunging over from the 5. Cox promptly converted. Then came Lanier's fullback, Mooneyham, scoring with runs of 66 and 67 yards, making the score 13-7, Lanier. Late in the fourth quarter the Tigers struck back with a 49-yard touch- down run by Adams, ending the scoring. The P.A.T. was missed due to the absence of the kicking tee. Defensive standouts were Wallen, Tumlin, and Striplin, with Wallen carrying a big offensive load. BOX SCORE Gadsden Lanier 216 Yards Rushing _. ___________ 222 0 Yards Passing ______________ 38 5 Passes Attempted .......... 7 0 Passes Completed __________ 2 1 Passes Intercepted _________ 0 10 First Downs _________________ 9 7-33 Punts Average ____________ 6-35 30 Yards Penalized _____________25 1 Fumbles Lost_________________ 2 - ■; Gadsden raced to three lightning touchdowns in the first 7 plays from scrimmage. Adams romped first with a 27-yard T.D. run. Next BOX SCORE Gadsden Scoftsboro 11 First Downs ................ 3 316 Yards Rushing „ 1 29 Yards Passing ______________ 36 5 Passes Attempted ............... 6 2 Passes Completed ............ 3 0 Passes Intercepted .......... 1 1-26 Punts Averaged ........... 6-24 5 Yards Punting .............. 45 2 Fumbles Lost ________________... 2 came Wallen running 44 yards to paydirt. Adams, not to be outdone raced 38 yards for the third marker. With a 21-0 advantage the rest of the game was played offensively by the reserves. Striplin plunged over to get into the scoring act in the third quarter. Gadsden's strong defensive unit headed by Wallen blocked a Wildcat punt with Larry Rozelle catching it and running over. The final T.D. came as Cox squirmed over. Cox also booted 6 extra points. The win was definitely a strong team win over a weak one. GADSDEN SPLASHES BY ANNISTON 6-0 The Gadsden Tigers splashed to a 6-0 victory over neighboring Anniston. Early in the first quarter, Steve Copeland recovered an An- niston fumble on the 30-yard line, and the Tigers marched over with Cox scoring. Gadsden's strong defensive unit allowed the Bulldogs to cross the mid-field strip only once. Two other Gadsden scoring drives were stopped, one at the 15 and the other at the 1-yard line, as time ran out in the first half. Wallen was the Tiger workhorse. BOX SCORE Gadsden Anniston 136 Yards Rushing 69 9 First Downs 3 0 Yards Passing 0 2 Passes Attempted 0 0 Passes Completed 0 0 Passes Intercepted 0 0 Fumbles Lost 1 7-31.5 Punts Average 8-29.8 20 Penalties 15 TIGERS STOMP SANSOM 48-0 BOX SCORE Gadsden Sansom 18 First Downs _________________ 3 365 Yards Rushing _____________ 19 79 Yards Passing _____________ 45 18 Passes Attempted ___________ 15 5 Passes Completed ____________ 7 0 Had Intercepted ___________ 1 Fumbles Lost .............. 3 80 Yards Penalized_____________76 2 for 3 Punts Averaged _______ 7 for 27.5 Gadsden rolled over Sansom with an impressive 48-0 win, with eight players scoring. The first touchdown came early with Franklin scoring from the one. The second score resulted after a bad Sansom pass from center with Rogers falling on the ball in the end zone. Adams galloped 73 yards to pay-dirt in the second quarter for the game's longest run. Jimmy Brooks shot over climaxing a 70-yard march making it 35-0. Wallen scored from the one for the fourth T.D., early in the third quarter. One the last play of the game, safety man, Wayne Clotfelter, Gadsden, intercepted a Sansom aerial and ran 70 yards for the final score. Cox booted 6 extra points. The entire squad played superbly. TIGERS SINK VIKINGS 22-0 Last year's state co-champs, Gadsden and Walker County, battled it out only one year late. Ham Adams was the Tiger big gun, netting 160 yards and scoring two touchdowns. After moving the ball to the 13, Adams slashed over. Moments later Larry Rozelle crashed through, spilling the Viking quarterback for a safety and two points. Franklin got into the scoring act in the second quarter with a touchdown, making it 15-0. The final marker came with Adams covering 40 yards on a neat reverse play. Cox converted after second and third touchdowns. Wallen, Busby, and Larry Rozelle received praise for their defensive work. BOX SCORE Gadsden Walker County 1 2 First Downs ________________ 6 234 Yards Rushing ............. 71 107 Yards Passing _______________ 55 7 Passes Attempted ___________ 11 4 Passes Completed _____________ 3 1 Passes Intercepted ......... 1 4-39 Punts Average __________ 8-34 55 Yards Penalized ____________ 15 CHARITY GADSDEN UPSET BY ETOWAH Gadsden, returning to the annual Charity Bowl game, could not overcome the Etowah jinx, although scoring for the first time in six years. The Tigers struck first, with Franklin scoring two touchdowns, one on a 5-yard plunge, the other on a great catch of a pass thrown by Smith in the end zone. Cox converted after each one, leaving Gadsden 14—Etowah 0 at the half. BOX SCORE Gadsden Etowah 182 Yards Rushing ____________ 208 35 Yards Passing ____________ 129 13 First Downs .............. 15 6 Passes Attempted .......... 13 2 Passes Completed __________ 7 1 Had Intercepted ............ 0 4 for 26 Punts Average ...... 2 for 33 65 Penalties _________________ 75 1 Fumbles Lost .............. 0 A fired up Devil team came back in the third quarter with two quick touchdowns, tying the score. Gadsden then went into a single-wing formation and dashed into the lead again as Adams threw an aerial to Connor for the score. Etowah overcame the deposit scoring two tallies in the closing moments of the game. Jean Lowe for Larry Busby Escorted by Mahlon Jones Jane Duke for Ham Adams Escorted by Richard Hart Martha Moyer for Bobby Rogers Escorted by Tim Latham Sally Burns for Rudy Connor Escorted by Ben Couch Kathy Pollard for Terrell Wallen Escorted by Larry Walker Patty Hackett for Odell Franklin Escorted by Johnny Mack King Sandy Olson for Jack Aired Escorted by Sid Wilson Joanna Glasscock for Larry Rozelle Escorted by Jerry Jones dr k SCOrf r y io ey dr er I959 GADSDEN TIGER CAPTAINS % 1959 GADSDEN TIGER TEAM ‘‘THIRD IN THE STATE” TERRELL WALLEN Senior End-Fullback All-County AII-N.E.A.C. All-State All-American TOMMY ADAMS Senior Halfback All-County Honorable Mention N.E.A.C. MIKE SPRAGGINS Senior Halfback RANDALL MOORE Senior Center RUDY CONNOR Senior End JERRY TUMLIN Senior Guard TOMMY SMITH Junior Quarterback LARRY BEDDINGFIELD Junior Quarterback RONALD COX Junior Halfback BENNY STRIPLIN Junior Halfback JOHNNY BROOKES Junior Halfback ODELL FRANKLIN Junior Halfback All-County BOBBY ROGERS Junior Tackle All-County AII-N.E.A.C. LARRY BUSBY Junior Guard All-County Honorable Mention N.E.A.C. Honorable Mention All-State GARY TUCKER Junior Tackle All-County Honorable Mention N.E.A.C. WAYNE LOGAN Junior Tackle LEON STANCIL Junior End BOBBY ALLEN Junior Guard MAITLAND ADAMS Junior Guard JAMES BEASON Junior Guard SONNY ROZELLE Junior Center MARLON ALBRIGHT Junior End JIM PARKER Junior End JIM FARLEY Junior End DOUG WALDRUP Sophomore Tackle m ■ . ■ BEASON CAMPBELL Sophomore Quarterback STEVE COPELAND Sophomore Halfback TERRY REEVES Sophomore Guard COACH ABSTON “One of the boys KNEELING 112 lb. class-JOHN DOWNING 120 lb. class-JIMMY WELLINGHAM 127 lb. class-PAT O'NEAL 133 lb. class—BILL WARREN 138 lb. class-JAMES SEASON STANDING 145 lb. class-LAMAR STOTT 154 lb. class—MIKE DRAKE (Captain) 165 lb. class-RAY ORNEY 165 lb. class—MAITLAND ADAMS Unlimited—GARY TUCKER For the first time Gadsden High was represented by a wrestling team. Although acquiring only a 1-8 record, the grapplers finished sixth in the state wrestling tournament. Johnny Mack Hudson coached untiringly the team in his spare time. Gary Tucker won the state heavyweight title while Jimmy Brookes and Lamar Stott placed third. GARY TUCKER MAITLAND ADAMS JIMMY WELLINGHAM LAMAR STOTT JOHN DOWNING MIKE DRAKE RAY FORNEY PAT O'NEAL JAMES BEASON BILL WARREN SUB-VARSITY JIMMY BROOKS-145 WAYNE LOGAN—Unlimited BARRY LOVEMAN—154 TERRY REEVES-175 BILL SAMPLES—Unlimited BENNY STRIPLIN—165 MARCUS THRIFT—Unlimited JOEL TURNER-175 DOUG WALDROP—Unlimited BILL WELLINGHAM—154 WILLIE PATTERSON-Manager — B” FOOTBALL TEAM Chow Whata crowd! Now listen!!! ’58-’59 SCHEDULE Gadsden .... 83 Centre 40 Gadsden .107 Guntersville ... ....65 Gadsden .... 81 Etowah . 45 Gadsden .... 51 Albertville 53 Gadsden.— .... 66 Glencoe ......53 Gadsden. 49 Pisgah 69 60 Odenville 38 Gadsden 79 Anniston 58 Gadsden 51 Albertville 53 74 Glencoe 52 Gadsden .... 82 Guntersville .... 70 Gadsden .... 79 Southside ..36 Gadsden 68 Sansom 44 Gadsden ... .... 53 Alexandria 68 Gadsden .... 72 Clanton 70 55 Robert E. Lee 65 Gadsden .... 85 Etowah 54 Gadsden .... 56 Sansom 43 77 Geraldine ..65 Gadsden ... . 70 Alexandria .... 45 Gadsden 72 Fayette 49 Alternate Captain, Billy Pruet; Coach, Fred Newcome; Captain, Gusty Nordgren. 215 LARRY METCALF Senior Guard BILLY PRUET Senior Forward All-County, All-District, All-NEAC LARRY RANKIN Sophomore Guard RONALD COX Junior Guard All-NEAC BEASON CAMPBELL HAROLD DOG MORRIS Senior Center All-County, All-District, All-State GERALD HICKS Senior Guard-Forward GUSTY NORDGREN Senior Forward All-County, All-Distric' All-American STEWART JACOBS Junior Forward MIKE NICHOLS Junior Guard CHARLES VAUGHN Sophomore Forward GADSDEN 83 CENTRE 40 Coach Fred Newcome's Sixth District Champs of 1958 opened their season impressively with a 83-40 victory against the Cherokee County Warriors. Harold Dog Morris led the scoring parade with 18 big points. Nordgren, Pruet, and Metcalf followed with 17, 15, and 13 respectively. Rebounding helped the Bengals as the Big Three dominated the back- boards. GADSDEN 107 GUNTERSVILLE 65 Gadsden crushed a good Wildcat Team 107-65 and were paced by guard Ronald Cox with 22 points. Gadsden had four other men in the double figures. They were Morris, 17; Nordgren, 16; Pruet and Met- calf with 15 points each. Wallen and Hicks added valuable rebounding strength to relieve the first five in the latter part of the game. GADSDEN 81 ETOWAH 49 After a shaky start, Gadsden came back strong to soundly de- feat the Blue Devils 81-49 in Attalia. Gus Nordgren, Bill Pruet, and Dog Morris led the scoring with 18, 16, and 14 respectively. Metcalf and Nichols each had 10 to give the Tigers five players in double digits. Ronald Cox bolstered Gadsden's defensive game at guard. GADSDEN 51 ALBERTVILLE 53 The Tigers of Gadsden journeyed to Albertville and were de- feated by the Aggies in the most thrilling game of the season thus far. Gus Nordgren and Bill Pruet led the scoring with 18 and 16 respectively. Two things hurt the Tigers chances; Dog Morris was hurt and Gus Nordgren fouled out in the last period. GADSDEN 66 GLENCOE 53 Gadsden, playing without the services of Dog Morris defeated Glencoe 66-53. Gus Nordgren, fill- ing in at center, led the way with 21 points. Billy Pruet and Gerald Hicks followed in with 13 and 11 points respectively. Pruet and Nordgren handled the Bengal rebound with Ronald Cox and Larry Metcalf playing outstanding defensive ball. GADSDEN 49 PISGAH 69 Gadsden journeyed to Scottsboro to participate in their tournament and once more the Tigers were turned back by a red-hot Pisgah team, 69-49. Gusty Nordgren led the Tigers with 16 points followed by Billy Pruet with 10, all of which came in the opening stanza. Pisgah's experience and accuracy spelled the difference and gave Gadsden its second loss. GADSDEN 60 ODENVILLE 38 The Tigers bounced back to proper form and trounced Odenville 60 to 38. Forward Billy Pruet led the Gadsden scorers with 16 points. Gus Nord- gren, Ronald Cox and Gerald Hicks had 12, 12 and 10 to round out the scoring. Rebounding chores were handled by Nordgren, Pruet, and Morris, who played in his first game in two weeks. GADSDEN 79 ANNISTON 58 After overcoming a 37-33 half-time score, Gads- den's towering Tigers roared back to claim a 79-58 victory over Anniston. Leading scorers were Gusty Nordgren, 20; Dog Morris, 18; Ronald Cox, 12; and Billy Pruet, 12. Morris, Pruet, and Nordgren once again controlled the rebounds of the game. NORTHEAST ALABAMA TOURNAMENT GADSDEN 57 ETOWAH 40 A cold Gadsden team defeated Etowah 57-48 to make their way into the semi-finals of the N.E.A.C. Billy Pruet led the way with 11 points. Morris and Wallen had 9 each for runner-up slots. Dominance of the backboards helped to get them by the Blue Devils. NORTHEAST ALABAMA TOURNAMENT GADSDEN 76 SCOTTSBORO 94 A racehorse Scottsboro team literally ran past the Tigers in the semi-finals of the N.E.A.C., 94-76. Billy Pruet reached his scoring peak by hitting 23 points to lead all scorers in the game. He was closely followed, however, by Larry Metcalf with 20. Ronald Cox had 10 to round out the leading scorers. Morris, Nordgren, and Pruet led the rebounding. NORTHEAST ALABAMA TOURNAMENT GADSDEN 84 FORT PAYNE 75 By defeating Fort Payne, 84-75, Gadsden captured third place in the N.E.A.C. tournament. Dog Morris led the way with 23 points, followed by Cox, Pruet, and Nordgren with 18, 16, and 11 to give the win- ners four players in double digits. The Big Three led the rebounding. Biily Pruet, Harold Morris and Ronald Cox were placed on the All-Tournament Team. GADSDEN 51 ALBERTVILLE 53 Albertville's Aggies took their second victory over Gadsden by the tune of 53-51 as the Tigers blew a good lead during the fourth period. Pruet with 14 points was Gadsden's leading scorer with Cox right behind with 13. GADSDEN 74 GLENCOE 52 Gadsden bounced back to defeat Glencoe 74-52 at the Litchfield Junior High Gym. Billy Pruet was the big gun for the Bengals tossing in 21 points. Center Dog Morris took runner-up honors with 15 points. Gus Nordgren had 10 points and also led the Tigers rebounding along with Pruet and Morris. The reserves, led by Hicks and Wallen, played most of the second half. GADSDEN 82 GUNTERSVILLE 70 Gadsden's Big Three, Dog Morris, Billy Pruet, and Gus Nordgren, led the Tigers to a 82-70 victory over the Wildcats of Guntersville. The towering trio contributed 55 points and pulled down many re- bounds that proved to be the difference as the Wild- cats were unusually hot. It was a fine team victory. GADSDEN 79 SOUTHSIDE 36 The Tigers of Coach Fred Newcome outclassed ambitious Southside 79-36 in the mis-match of the season. Morris had a field day with 26 points. Hicks was the only other player in double figures, with 10, as the entire team broke into the scoring column. The Tiger reserves again played well during the sec- ond half. GADSDEN 68 SANSOM 44 A grim Gadsden Quintet ran the Rebels of Emma Sansom into the floor. Gus Nordgren and Dog Morris paced the scores with 17 and 14 points re- spectively. Gadsden had nine players scoring in a fine team play. The reserves again played most of the second half. GADSDEN 53 ALEXANDRIA 68 The Valley Clubs of Alexandria ripped Gadsden during the third and fourth periods and nailed the Tigers 68-53. Pacing the Bengals were Nordgren, Pruet, and Hicks with 13, 12, and 11 points. Lack of defense and consistent rebounding by Sansom proved Gadsden's downfall. COUNTY TOURNAMENT GADSDEN 71 GLENCOE 56 Gadsden defeated Glencoe 71-56 to gain a berth in the finals of the County Tournament. Morris had 21 points; Nordgren, 14; Pruet and Cox, 13 each to pace the scorers for the winners. COUNTY TOURNAMENT GADSDEN 56 SANSOM 44 Gadsden won the County Tournament for the sec- ond straight year by downing Sansom 56-44. The towering Big Three garnered the majority of the Tiger points. Morris had 15; Nordgren, 14; and Pruet, 13. These three were selected on the All-Tournament Team which consisted of only six players. GADSDEN 72 CLANTON 70 The Tigers journeyed southward and downed a fighting, scrapping Clanton team 72-70. Harold Mor- ris and Billy Pruet led the winners with 23 and 19 points. Team hustle payed off in a close margin victory. GADSDEN 55 ROBERT E. LEE 65 The Gadsden Tigers faltered and fell before the Lee Generals 65-55. Although four players broke into double figures, Gadsden lacked the clinching punch. Dog Morris, 11; Gus Nordgren, 11; Ronald Cox, 11; and Billy Pruet, 10 showed the way for the Bengals. GADSDEN 85 ETOWAH 54 For the third time this year, the Gadsden Tigers downed the Blue Devils of Etowah. The 85 points registered was the second high for the season. The entire first five reached double digits as the team effort showed well for the winners. Morris, Cox, Pruet, Nordgren and Metcalf paced the Blue Devils with 17, 14, 12, 11, and 10 respectively. The reserves led by Beason, Camp- bell, Larry Rankin and Gerald Hicks played well, backing the first five. GADSDEN 56 SANSOM 43 Gadsden downed a hustling Emma Sansom five 56-43 in a warm up for the District Tournament. Guard Larry Metcalf led the winners with 15 points and played perhaps his best game. Nordgren followed with 11; Morris and Pruet had 9 points each. A second half surge and a great team effort pulled this one out for the Tigers. GADSDEN 70 ALEXANDRIA 45 The hustling Tigers hung a 70-45 loss on high-ranked Alex- andria to avenge an earlier season loss. The Gadsden team was never behind as the winners were paced by Gusty Nordgren, 20; Billy Pruet, 16; Ronald Cox, 13; and Gerald Hicks, 12. It was the 19th win of the season and a great team win. GADSDEN 72 FAYETTE 49 Gadsden avenged a defeat of last year's State Tour- nament. The Tigers fought all the way and won 72-49. Rebounding must receive much of the credit of the win. The Big Three, Nordgren, Pruet, and Mor- ris pulled down 75% from both boards. Nordgren finished high point man with 20 points, followed by Cox, 16; Morris, 15; and Pruet, 10. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT GADSDEN 58 OXFORD 42 Gadsden broke Oxford's deep freeze to advance to the quarterfinals of the Sixth District Tournament. Dog Morris and Gus Nordgren's 11 points each, and Ronald Cox and Gerald Hicks', 10 each, carried the brunt of the Tiger attack. Rebounding chores were ably carried out by Nordgren, Morris, and Pruet. GADSDEN 72 TALLADEGA 48 Gadsden raced past a staggering Talladega team to gain a semi-final berth. Pacing the Tiger team was Billy Pruet with 15 points followed by dog Morris with 12, and Gus Nordgren with 11. The Big Three also pulled down the majority of both offensive and defensive rebounds. GADSDEN ALEXANDRIA The Battling Bengals downed the top seeded Alexandria Valley Cubs to advance to the district finals and gained a state Tournament berth. Larry Metcalf showed the way as he came in to spark the team with 20 big points. Morris, 17; Nordgren, 16; and Pruet, 11 aided greatly. The defense of Cox was unequaled. GADSDEN 66 SANSOM 68 Gadsden bowed to E. Sansom 68-66 in the most exciting game of the tournament. Both teams battled down to the final buzzer. Billy Pruet paced the Tigers with 20 points followed by Dog Morris with 16 points. Sansom defeated Gadsden by a two-point majority after 3 other wins for the Bengals in the regular season. Dog Morris, the most valuable in the district was joined by Billy Pruet and Gus Nordgren on the All-Tournament team. GADSDEN 77 GERALDINE 65 A visiting Geraldine Bulldog team bowed 77-65 before the Towering Tigers. Gus Nordgren had 24 points to lead the scorers. Morris and Pruet followed with 18 each. Cox and Metcalf played a good floor game. STATE TOURNAMENT For the third time in four years Coach Fred New- come's Gadsden Tigers participated in the State tournament at Tuscaloosa. Against a fine Robert E. Lee team, the Bengals bowed in defeat 70-56. Billy Pruet paced the Tigers with 16 points followed closely by Harold Morris with 12 points. Rebounding was spotty with Morris, Nordgren, and Pruet gathering in the majority of them for the Tigers. HAROLD MORRIS District's Most Valuable Player GUSTY NORDGREN, DOG MORRIS, BILLY PRUET All-County and All-District COACH NEWCOME RONALD COX, DOG MORRIS, BILLY PRUET All-NEAC COACH JACK GREEN Active B Team Coach “B” TEAM 224 ETOWAH COUNTY CHAMPS I 4 WINS - 2 LOSSES Dick Nimon, Ralph Thrasher, Roger Hicks, Rennie Feazell, Webb Sledge, Buddy Love. 7959 TRACK TEAM The Tiger team under Coach Jack Curly Green again had a superb track season, winning the County, District, Sectional, and N.E.A.C. meets. In each meet they scored over 80 points. Wayne Cox and Henry Liverett set new jumping rec- ords, Cox, high jumping 6 feet 2Vi inches for a state record and Leverett, pole vaulting 11 feet Vi inch for a school record. A new school record was set by miler Morgan Looney with a time of 4:47. Coach Green has great expectations for the team which was composed primarily of sophomores and juniors. After losing a great many seniors in '58, this was the rebuilding year. TED JONES Hurdler Junior BILL McCORMIC Sprinter Sophomore WAYNE CARTER Sprinter Junior JOHNNY BROOKS Sprinter Junior KENT KEASLER Hurdler Junior JIMMY BROOKS Sprinter Junior DICK NIMON Hurdler Sophomore STUART JACOBS Hurdler Junior WAYNE COX High Jump Junior DALE WITHERSPOON Pole Vault Senior LENDON HAGAN Pole Vaulter Junior BOBBY ROGERS Shot-Put Junior JERRY HUNT Discus Senior STEVE TAYLOR Discus Sophomore ODELL FRANKLIN 880 Run Junior LARRY CULVER Shot-Put Junior WAYNE CLOTFELTER 440 Run Junior COOPER ALLISON Mile Run Junior TOMMY CARR 880 Run Junior LAMAR STOTT 880 Run Junior MORGAN LOONEY Mile Run Junior MARLON ALBRIGHT 880 Run Junior DISTANCE SPRINTERS POLE VAULTERS HIGH JUMPERS WEIGHT MEN HURDLERS BASEBALL SOUTHERN DIVISION N.E.A.C. CHAMPS SCHEDULE The 1959 Gadsden Tiger baseball team, after a slow start. Gadsden ... Gadsden ... 2 0 Fort Payne ... 0 finished the season strong by winning the southern division of the newly formed N.E.A.C. conference. Etowah 2 Gadsden ... 2 Sansom 6 The team under the fine leadership of Coach Tommy Lewis and assisted by Major League pitcher Buster Freeman, Gadsden 5 Fort Payne .... 0 showed great sportsmanship and spirit throughout the year. Gadsden. 7 Sansom 10 On this year's squad, there were six seniors, four juniors, Gadsden . 6 Etowah ._ . . 0 and five sophomores. Next season should prove more sue- Gadsden.. 2 Anniston ... 4 cessful with the returning lettermen. Ronald Cox, Joe Elrod, Bobby Cohely, Larry Cotney, and Steve Copeland were Gadsden... 3 Sansom 2 selected to play in the East-West All-Star Game. Gadsden.... 8 Etowah 1 The Tigers will always remember the good-natured spirit Gadsden. 4 Scottsboro .. ... 7 and sportsmanship of outfielder Don Tidwell. 230 COACH TOMMY LEWIS BOBBY McCURLEY Senior Outfield Three-year letterman JOE ELROD Senior Infield Three-year letterman East West All-Star Managers RANDALL MOORE, EDDIE MACK KILGORE RONAL COX Senior Pitcher One-year letterman East West All-Star BOBBY COHELEY Senior Infield Three-year letterman East West All-Star DONALD MOON Senior Catcher First-year letterman BOBBY RAINS Senior Infield Two-year letterman MIKE DRAKE Junior Infield Two-year letterman BENNY STRIPLIN Junior Outfield One-year letterman LARRY COTNEY Junior Outfield Two-year letterman East-West All-Star JAMES BEASON Junior Catcher One-year letterman STEVE COPELAND Sophomore Infield One-year letferman East-West All-Star ALLEN PHILLIPS Sophomore Pitcher One-year letterman BEASON CAMPBELL Sophomore Catcher One-year letterman KENNEY ADAMS Sophomore Infield One-year letterman JERRY BETHUNE Sophomore Pitcher One-year letterman DON TIDWELL Deceased COACH’S SNAPS 5«S«Hr Watch Brother Roberts while I'm gone, Jack. seems worried. Fred, this jersey doesn't fit me, What, me worry? Tell us your problems, boys. Did you hear the one about- £88gg 8 1 iliiillllliiillsiiiliiSlIliii CLASS S3 CO •O 0 Ch O fg_ i i in ii i mill dlHiii'iiimimiiiiiuiiiiinfl li!!!'! !!!!i!!j CATHIE GLOSSER 240 VALEDICTORIAN GOOD CITIZENSHIP GIRL SALUTATORIAN LILLIAN RATTRAY SENIOR BANQUET u°esn', ever. Pre„ yon bok A serious song ends a gala affair. and dance Roses are teachers Lovey Dovey THE BIG SHOTS B nquo and June Captain of the Dixie Belle. Paula got Nuthin' for Graduation.' A poem by the brains.' Mary Inza and Tim sang Ole Man River. HONOR ASSEMBLY SENIORS WIN AWARDS 246 The Cross Cup is awarded to John Leach. GRADUATION NIGHT The 1959 graduating class wishes to express their appreciation to the faculty and our fellow-students for a memorable four years. In return, we hope that we have added something worthwhile to Gadsden High, so that it may be a better place to grow and fellowship and learn. SO LONG, G.H.S 247 y s ss.yZv. ■ 2111 M ■ wi -l:-l M: mm i W88 lilii jppiM ______ •.•.•.■.•.•-•.v.v.wv.v.v. . WMW M m tfw lliiill .v Xv,. ’.v!v!v!v!-!v W£0$$M. mmmm ■n _ i hmw • :•; ‘ ......................... ... ‘' v ’•................... ........................v . ;.. . . ••• ••• ••••■ :� :¥:¥ftv X;Xv ! iiiiiiii The Crucible staff wishes to thank Benny and the staff at his studio for their wonderful cooperation this year. 250 BENNY'S STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY 227 Broad St. Phone LI-6-3386 TO THE 1959 GRADUATING CLASS ANNUAL STAFF AND FACULTY It has been our great pleasure to serve you as Photographer, but a greater privilege to know you as friends. May your years ahead be filled with joy, peace, and prosperity. Our many thanks to you again for permitting us to be your photographer. BENNY'S STUDIO BENNY BENEFIELD Growing With Gadsden Since 1887 FIRST NATIONAL BANK COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE DRIVE IN TELLERS—AMPLE PARKING AREA 601 Broad Liberty 3-4561 Proposed Activities Building .H.S. - PAUL W. HOFFERBERT-HUGH W. ELLIS W. CHARLES STRICKLAND, Associate Registered Architects Members American Institute of Architects GADSDEN, ALABAMA BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '59 We Enjoyed Our 25th Class Reunion With You at Homecoming SEE YOU IN 25 MORE! Compliments of Compliments WCAS - 57 BIRCH ANDERSEN COMPANY NORTHEAST ALABAMA'S MOST POWERFUL RADIO VOICE Art Supplies — Drawing Supplies Printing of All Kinds More Music More News More Listeners 525 BROAD STREET PHONE LI 6-6391 Compliments of IKE SAKS CLOTHING COMPANY Gadsden's Finest Store RAINS TV RADIO COMPANY 300 South 5th Street GADSDEN, ALABAMA PHONE LI 6-5446 for Men, Women, and Children R.C.A., Admiral, Philco, Motorola, G.E. 434 BROAD STREET J. T. RAINS J. T. HICKS Compliments of ETOWAH ABSTRACT COMPANY GADSDEN, ALABAMA Title Is Vital SERVING ETOWAH COUNTY SINCE 1907 ALABAMA WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC. GADSDEN HUNTSVILLE 900 So. Fourth St. Liberty 3-2828 615 W. Holmes St. JEfferson 2-2766 Oxygen Nitrogen Acetylene Argon Hydrogen Medical Gases Dependable Home Delivery Bottled in Gadsden A Complete Line of Dairy Products 702 WALNUT ST. Liberty 3-2561 ALL AMERICAN — 1970 RUNT'S PLACE 635 Broad Street Phone Liberty 3-9356 Compliments of JOE L. MOORE COMPANY SADSDEN. ALABAMA 202 South Fourth Street Liberty 3-2531 JIM RIGNEY TYPEWRITER COMPANY Authorized Agents for Underwood Typewriters Rentals, Ribbons, Carbon Paper 231 BROAD STREET Liberty 3-4114 Congratulations, Seniors STANLEY'S MEN'S STORE 508 Broad St. D. H. MILAM FLOYD BEDDINGFIELD RAINBOW MATTRESS COMPANY 1610 ALABAMA AVENUE For the Rest of Your Life Dream on a Rainbow Mattress One Day Service Guaranteed Work Pick Up and Delivery Free Estimates Liberty 6-6319 W. E. OWENS LUMBER COMPANY Masonry Products — Lumber — Sheetrock Roofing — Flooring — Sand Hardware — Paint — Nails 1404 SOUTH Nth STREET C. F. HOFFMAN SONS, INC. GADSDEN'S GIFT CENTER Jewelry — Watches — Diamonds Silverware — Photographic Equipment 423 BROAD STREET Liberty 3-2191 When you shop . . . look for Colonial Stores' C. S. Rooster . . . It's a sure sign of savings. COLONIAL STORES FORREST AVENUE — GADSDEN EAST BROAD STREET — EAST GADSDEN Compliments of JACK SAKS LADIES READY-TO-WEAR 435 BROAD STREET PHONE Liberty 6-2484 When you need a little lift — DEPEND ON COKE At 3:05 Everybody Heads for L«jH fp P GRAHAM'S imm DRUG STORE mon-rut:- EsgS l jyrfjL MT'MlJDLs Hill 1 145 WALNUT STREET rl PHONE Liberty 3-3333 Bottled Under Authority of the Coca-Cola Company by ALABAMA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY d d d FOOTE BROS. U FURNITURE CO. S 421 Broad Street Trade With the Boys PHONE Liberty 3-3746 2618 FOREST AVENUE — Phones — Liberty 6-1881 Liberty 6-5287 Best Wishes From VANN DRUG CO. 6th and Randall PHONE Liberty 6-2881 RAINBOW PHARMACY 709 Rainbow Drive PHONE Liberty 7-5416 Professional Pharmacists HASTY HAITHCOCK ED STANCH Compliments of UNION CREDIT CO., INC. 232 Hoke St. EAST GADSDEN Liberty 60427 410-412 Broad St. GADSDEN, ALABAMA The Most Walked About Shoes in Town Compliments of i Compliments of GAY JOHN'S PHARMACY TYPEWRITER KEY SERVICE 230 Hoke St. Sales — Rentals — Repairs EAST GADSDEN 114 S. 5th ST. Liberty 3-2578 Liberty 3-4141 THE WALTHOUR'S FLOWERS Flowers for All Occasions 19th HOLE DRIVE-IN PHONES RAINBOW DRIVE AT CLUBVIEW Home of the Tigers Liberty 3-9466 Day: Liberty 6-1094 Night: Liberty 6-8464 320 SOUTH THIRD STREET We Decorate for Weddings, Banquets, and Parties Corsages MERLE NORMAN Cosmetics—Perfumes—Colognes ' Free Demonstration TRY BEFORE YOU BUY FAYE HEAD Liberty 6-0421 512 Chestnut Street BILL LESTER CLEANERS 228 Hoke Street EAST GADSDEN, ALABAMA Phone Liberty 6-8563 LAD 'N' LASSIE 325 Broad Street GADSDEN, ALABAMA FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION OF GADSDEN 626 Broad Street Liberty 6-4124 MEXICAN CHILI PARLOR GADSDEN BUSINESS COLLEGE Affiliated With 53 I Broad Street GADSDEN, ALABAMA Speedwriting Shorthand School and Nancy Taylor Charm Modeling School 213-A South Fifth Street YOUNG'S, INC. DIXIE CLEANERS 618 Broad Street 218 Hoke Street GADSDEN ALABAMA You'll Never Look Old in Young's Clothes EAST GADSDEN, ALABAMA Phone Liberty 3-3961 DUGGER BOOK STORE 429 Broad Street GADSDEN ALABAMA Liberty 6-1363 Tell Gadsden's Businessmen That You Read Their Ad in the '59 CRUCIBLE FRED CRAIN TRACTOR CO. 220 South Fourth Street Gadsden, Alabama Liberty 6-0463 Case Industrial Equipment—Davis Backhoes Everett Trenchers—Willys Jeeps, Dispatchers, Station Wagons Continental Engines—Case Power Units Allis-Chalmers Power Units—Massey Harris Tractors Ferguson Tractors—Allis-Chalmers Tractors These Are Just a Few of Our Lines Come Down and Look Around C. F. CROSS JEWELERS Jewelers to the Class of '59 426 BROAD ST. Liberty 6-5012 PRINCESS THEATER Where the Crowds Go and Pictures Are Enjoyed More 503 BROAD ST. Liberty 6-4981 PITMAN THEATER First! With the Finest in Motion Picture Entertainment 631 BROAD ST. Liberty 6-6196 Compliments of PIONEER LIFE CASUALTY CO. HOME OFFICE Gadsden, Alabama 750 Forrest Avenue Serving and Growing With Seven Progressive Southeastern States B. L. CARTER President EARL W. LEBO First Vice President CLASS PROPHECY (conlinued from page 71) At the Super-Super Market, I encountered Jerry Fuller, Manager, and clerks James Gorfee, Larry Gilbreath, James Garbe, and Jimmy Heaton. Handing out sample moon pies were Peggy Sue Findley, Pat Ford, Audrey Amberson, and Jackie Cox. They were competing with the Sugar Jet Company which was also giving away free samples by Janice Foster, Yolanda Downey, and Loraine Garrett. Loyal Hill, the store clown, met me as I was leaving and gave me a free sample of Milky Ways. I stopped to buy a paper only to find our own Clark Griffith, Editor, with Judy Kay Day as Society Editor. Pat A. Long, copy girl, seems to have no connections. Linda Hill sold me a paper as I entered a large clothing store. Alvin Fox, the manager was frantically trying to find his favorite models, Joy Lindsey, Maryanne Long, Glenda Nesbitt, Charlotte Phillips, Kay Routon, and Rita Salvador for a special show. All the clothes were designed by Brenda Weathington for the Princess of Asteroid, Peggy Lane. Peggy captured the Universe's most eligible bachelor. Anita Nicholson and Milton Nelson are in charge of the clothing department for extra tall people. I was stopped by salesladies, Judith Jolly and Sandra Young, who gave me the secret, how to have natural blonde hair. As I came out of the store. Manager Fox had just been forced to buy another telephone pole. On the scene were Dr. Ronnie Parker, nurse Sally McIntosh, and ambulance drivers, Dot Smith and Margaret Stine. By this time I was so tired I decided to go to the show. Monster from Earth starring Harold McDonald, Sandra Glenn, and Bruce Oliver, was now playing. Show manager, Ben Couch, threw Jean Stinson and Jimmy Smith out for letting lightning bugs loose in the show. The Usherettes were Marcia Vernace, Pat Stoddard, Gail Cates, Freida Simmons and Elizabeth Sauls. Once again in my space ship, I blasted to the Interplanetary Hall of Fame, where my heart was touched to see the names of so many of the Class of '59. They were Becky Jackson, Ellen Johnson, Jimmy Kelley, Roland McDonald, Carolyn McGowan, Jimmy Moore, Wayne Patrick, Barbara Putnam, Joyce Robertson, Nell Sasser, Juanzetta Shew, Wayne White, Bobby Willingham, Elsie Wright, Patty Yates, Robert Wright, Pat Smiley, Rita Talley, and Linda Vice. With tears in my ears, and flys in my eyes, I turned my carpet homeward. It was midnight, but lights still blazed in G.H.S. I wasn't surprised because you see, Mary Lane Holland and Brenda Blackshear are still working on the class prophecy. That is all for now; I didn't have time to write, but I thought you would like to know that the Class of '59 has really made a name for itself. Write soon. Love, Snoo P. Blasdem P.S. The Earth is beginning to shake. I wonder if it is the Russians? ■ . w