Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 312 of the 1961 volume:

THE 1961 SENIOR CLASS AN INSPI THE GADSDEN D CRUCIBLE STAFF RED BY HIGH TIGER PRESENTS GADSDEN HIGH SCHOOL 607 SOUTH 12th STREET GADSDEN, ALABAMA 5 fc FOREWORD Within these pages we hope to emanate the ardor of the G.H.S. mascot, who, mighty in his domain where he fears no one and no thing, is the spirited tiger. Courageous, bold, fearless and ever self- reliant is he; may we carry this spirit within our hearts throughout our lives as we leave this school and seek our true place in this DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ... In dedicating this annual to Mrs. Era Sewell, it is felt that it will serve as a monument to her vigor, zeal, and interest in her students. A dedi- cated teacher with a true love for her profession, she will live on in the hearts of all whom she taught and had association with. Inspired with this confidence and attempting to express our deepest respect, we, the Class of ’61, dedicate this Crucible in memory of Mrs. Era Sewell. 10 IN MEMORY OF TOMMY JOHNS. . . I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away! With a .cheery smile and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there . . . —James Whitcomb 'Riley 12 JERRY MIZELL. . . . Curriculum Activities Organizations Classes Graduation Advertisements CLASS OF ’61 Challenging New Frontiers”—As Sopho- mores the Class of ’61 entered G.H.S. as the largest class ever to enroll. Certain that our highest goals could be obtained, we faced the New Frontiers” open to us. Working diligently to produce an out- standing float our Sophomore year, we were more ambitious than experienced. Our float entitled Cremation of the Poets,” was sunk in its expert construction. Our great showing of the year came when we presented our exotic talent show Tropi- cal Dreamers.” The untiring efforts of our sponsors, Mrs. Cantrell and Miss Masters, boosted the ego of the cast. Excited at the thought of the royal Coro- nation Ball, we cheered Sandy Olson on as our class beauty. The New Frontier” of our Junior year tipped around to find us upperclassmen at last. With more experience we initiated our second year by winning the Blue Devil Contest. Toiling earnestly on our float, “Eat Em Up Tigers, our class encouraged the team to victory. Our extraordinary talent show, County Fair, U. S. A.,” exemplified the originality of our class. Once again, with high hopes and starry eyes, we watched Diane Miller, our class beauty, waltz through the Coronation Ball. As Seniors, we pioneered in New Frontiers” by exceeding all past goals in magazine sales with a total of $15,112.52. Tigers Strike Again” was the title deemed on our final class float. Our homecoming game found Carol Duke crowned as Homecoming Queen. Backstage Tryouts,” our climaxing talent show, walked away with top honors. Our unusual Valentine Program was acclaimed by everyone. Diane Miller again represented our class as beauty at the Corona- tion Ball. We were also exultant because Webb Sledge, our class president, was elected reigning monarch of G.H.S. Regardless of our willingness to work on any project at hand, we could never have succeeded without our challenging sponsors, Mrs. Luker and Mrs. Bullock, who worked with us through our memorable Junior and Senior years at Gadsden Senior Class Officers are: President, Webb Sledge; Vice President, Larry Keener; Secretary, Vicki Estes; Treasurer, Beason Campbell. The sponsors are Mrs. Luker and Mrs. Bullock. High. The efforts of the Seniors were well rewarded by the many honors and scholarships bestowed upon them during the Honor Assembly. At this time our class president, Webb Sledge, accepted the Class of the Year Award, which proves that We’re bigger, we’re better, we’re full of fun, we’re the Class of ’61.” 18 RALPH S. ABNEY, JR. Renaissance Club; Debate Club; National Junior Acad- emy of Science. KENNETH ALAN ADAMS President, National Honor Society; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Treasurer, G Club; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Football; Float Committee; Talent Show; Delegate, National Honor Society Convention; Who’s Who; Senior Spotlight; Pre Youth; Harvard Book Award; Usher’s Club; Renaissance Club; Magazine Winner; Chairman, Inter-Club Council; Crucible Ad Staff; Math Club; Twirp Court; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award; Cory Scholarship to Harvard. JAMES AKIN Band; Co-Captain, “A” Band; Marching Band; All- State Band Alternate; Checker Club; Kingsmen Orchestra. RICHARD KIETH ALFORD Thespians; Dramatic Club; Debate Club; Art Club; National Junior Academy of Science; Forensic Tourna- ment. JAMES O. AMBERSON Chaplain, DECA; Vice President; DECA; Delegate to Third Annual Leadership Conference of DECA; D.E. Student of the Year; Magazine Captain; Charter Member of DECA. SANDRA JEAN AMOS Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Pre Youth Legislature; FBLA; Float Committee; Representative, State FBLA Convention; State Shorthand Contest Winner; Library Club; District Library Convention; Art Club; Shorthand Awards; Renaissance Club. WALTER D. ARNOLD A” Marching Band; “A” Concert Band; Magazine Winner; $100 Club. SARAH LEE ASHLEY National Honor Society; Library Club; District Library Committee; Girl’s Volleyball Tournament. 19 ALICE LEIGH AUSTIN National Thespian Society; Promethean Society; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Senior Talent Show. THOMAS MITCHELL BARLOW American Legion Oratorical Contest; National Forensics League; Hertz Engineering Scholarship Semifinalist; Na- tional Honor Society Scholarship Finalist; Delegate, Youth Legislature; National Honor Society; National Merit Scholarship Winner; General Motors Scholarship Winner; Debate Team; Vice President, National Junior Academy of Science; Treasurer, Math Club; Prometbian Society; Na- tional Thespian Society; J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Reporter, Mag- navox; Who’s Who; Renaissance Club; Interclub Council. JUDY RAY BARNES Float Committee; Delegate to Southern Student Coun- cil Convention; Delegate to State Student Council Con- vention; Powder-Puff Football; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; FTA; Pre Youth Legislature; Crucible Subscription Staff; Valentine Program; Bookstore Operator; Secretary, Alabama Asso- ciation of Student Councils; Talent Show Committee. RUTHIE GAIL BARNETT Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Float Committee; Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Assistant; Float Committees. PATRICIA LYNN BARRETT National Honor Society; National Thespian Society; Promethean Society; Renaissance Club; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Pre Youth and Youth Legislature; Bill Passed at''Youth Legislature; Float Committees; FTA; Treasurer, Pep Club; Treasurer, Hobby Club; Choral Club; Talent Shows; Junior Red Cross; Magazine Winner; Magnavox Ad Staff. C. WILLIAM BASENBERG Business Manager, 1961 Crucible; Quill and Scroll; Talent Shows; First Place in Friends of the Library Book Review Contest and I Speak for Democracy” Contest; Vice President, Promethian Society; National Thespian Society; Who’s Who; Neophytes; Magazine Winner; Checkers; Magazine Captain; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Youth Legislature; Debate Team; Chess Club; Float Committee; Ushers Club; Journalism Clinic; National Junior Acad- emy of Science; Inter-Club Council. BRUCE DARRELL BENEFIELD Magnavox Ad Staff; Junior Red Cross; B Band; A” Marching Band; Concert Band; National Junior Academy of Science; Junior Red Cross; Sophomore Float Committee. BUEL EUGENE BENEFIELD, JR. A” Marching Band; A” Concert Band; Talent Shows; Float Committee; Homeroom Representative. 20 JUDITH CAROL BENFORD Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Talent Show Committee; Float Com- mittees; Vice President and Secretary, Future Nurses Club; Delegate, FNC Convention; Delegate, District Tri- Hi-Y Convention; Student Council; Office Assistant; FTA; Valentine Dance Committee; Twirp Cop; Lab. As- sistant. JERRY PHILLIP BETHUNE G” Club; Baseball Team; B” Team Basketball; J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Junior Red Cross; Float Committee; Teachers Assistant. JOHN LOYD BISHOP Thespians; Promethean Society; G” Club; Cheerleader; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Junior Talent Show; Senior Float Committee; Ideal Junior; Civitan Oratorical Contest Win- ner; Handicapped Poster Winner; Art Club; Choral Club. SHARON JAYNE BISHOP Triads; Reporter, FBLA; Choral Club; Baccalaureate Choir; Delegate, State FBLA Convention; National FBLA Convention; Alabama State FBLA Talent Contest; Float Committee. PAUL EDWARD BIXLER National Thespian Society; Promethean Society; Ushers Club; National Junior Academy of Science; Renaissance Club; Art Club; Manager, Debate Team; J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Advertising Manager of Thespian Plays. GARY N. BLACK MARTHA BLACKSHEAR National Honor Society; President, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Club Editor, Crucible; Quill and Scroll; National Thes- pians; FTA; Junior Academy of Science; Pre Youth and Youth Legislature; Magazine Captain; Magazine Winner; Fifth Most Outstanding Bill in Senate; Ad Staff; Journal- ism Clinic; Blue Ridge Conference; Inter-Club Council; FTA District Convention; State Tri-Hi-Y Convention; Electoral College; Float Committee. WILLIAM GORDON BLACKWELL 21 JAMES THOMAS BREEDEN BRENDA SUE BRITTAIN Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Ideal Sen- ior; Who’s Who; Pre Youth; Float Committees; Crucible Subscription Staff; Valentine Program; Talent Show; Powder Puff Football Team; Football Sponsor. KAREN GRANUM BROOKS Triads; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Librarian, Triads; Talent Show; Magazine Winner; Junior Red Cross; Choral Club; FTA; Float Committee; Baccalaureate Choir; FBLA. KENNY CHARLES BROOKS Art Club; Junior Red Cross; Talent Show; Float Com- mittee; Talent Show Committee; Honorable Mention in Art Contest. JERRY WAYNE BOWEN A” Marching Band; Concert Band; Talent Show; Velvetones; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Junior Engineering Train- ing Society; Kingsmen Orchestra. GRACE AGNES BRADBEER National Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Alpha Tri- Hi-Y; Fashion Editor, Magnavox; Artist, Magnavox; Float Committes; Secretary, FNA; FTA; Magazine Winner; Na- tional Junior Academy of Science; Journalism Clinic. DON FRANK BRADFORD A” Marching Band, Concert Band; Junior Engineer- ing Training Society; Magazine Winner. CHARLES ERIC BREEDEN Magnavox Staff; Junior Engineering Training Society; Projectionists; Checkers. 22 BOBBY CHARLES BROTHERS Projectionist; Junior Academy of Science. LINDA JANE BROWN National Honor Society; Cheerleader; Homecoming Maid; Favorite; Ideal Junior and Senior; Vice President, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; FTA; Quill and Scroll; Student Council; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Secretary of the Senate; Blue Ridge Conference; Electoral College; Talent Show; Magazine Captain; Valentine Program; Powder Puff Foot- ball Game; G” Club; Twirp Court; Float Committees. CHARLOTTE ANN BRYSON National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist; Choral Club; Historian, FNA; Hobby Club; Triads; Teachers Assistant; Captain, Girls Basketball and Volleyball Teams; Crucible Subscription Staff. MACKEY BURFORD Homecoming Cheerleader; Talent Show; Float Com- mittee. SHERRY KAY BURGETT Art Club; Future Business Leaders of America. ANNE BURNETT Tri-Hi-Y; Velvetones; Triads; Hobby Club; Float Com- mittees; Marching and Concert Band; Youth Legislature; Choral Club; Baccalaureate Choir; Renaissance Club. TOMMY BURNETT J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Delegate to Youth Legislature; Li- brary Club; Junior Red Cross; Reporter, Magnavox; Pro- jectionist; Float Committees. RONALD CAIN Renaissance Club; Transfer Student. 23 CAROL ELIZABETH CASH Velvetones; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Junior Red Cross Repre- sentative; FTA; Choral Club; Talent Show; Float Com- mittee; Magazine Winner; Senior Stationery Committee; Baccalaureate Choir; Reporter, Velvetones. MARIAN LOUISE CHILDERS National Honor Society; Student Council; Float Com- mittee; Reporter, Library Club; District Library Conven- tion; Future Business Leaders of America; Art Club; Shorthand Awards; Renaissance Club. JAMES WILLIAM CHITWOOD, JR. B” Team Football; Varsity Football; Library Club; Junior Red Cross. IRIS CLARK Choral Club; Future Teachers of America; Lab Assist- ant; Reporter, Magnavox; Delegate to District FTA Con- vention; Quill and Scroll; Tri-Hi-Y; FTA Helper; Ad Staff, Magnavox. JUDITH CAROL CAMPBELL Treasurer, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Math Club; Tri-Hi-Y Float Committee; Renaissance Club. LEWIS BEASON CAMPBELL National Honor Society; J. R. Davis Fli-Y; Class Ideal; Pre-Youth; Youth; Varsity Football, Basketball, Baseball; Co-Captain Football; All-County, All-Conference Football; Treasurer of Senior Class; Junior Red Cross; President, G” Club; Inter-Club Council; Invitation Committee; Sophomore Float Committee; I Dare You Book Award. DAVID BERNARD CARNES Debate Team; Talent Show; Chess Club; National Honor Society; Choral Club; Cheerful Charlie Club, Vice President; Teacher’s Assistant; Promethean Society; Hobby Club; FTA Float Committee; Student Council Float; Ala- bama State Forensic Tournament; Renaissance Club; Na- tional Thespian Society; Math Club; Magazine Captain. LYNDA JEAN CARTER Velvetones; Triads; All-State Chorus; Talent Shows and Committees; FBLA; FBLA Assistant; Renaissance Club; Magazine Winner. 24 ROBERT BRUCE CLOTFELTER J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Float Committees; Talent Show; Inter-Club Council; Treasurer, Junior Class; Hobby Club; National Honor Society; Boys’ State Delegate; Pre Youth and Youth Legislature; Bill Passed at Youth; President, Student Council; Pep Club; Publicity Chairman of Eto- wah County Heart Fund Association. HERMAN WARREN COBB Reporter, Magnavox; Hobby Club; Cheerful Charlies; Prometheans; National Junior Academy of Science; Re- porter, Library Club; President, Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Pro- jectionist; Pre Youth and Youth Legislature; Inter-Club Council; District Hi-Y Conference. LARRY FRANCIS COBB National Thespian Society; Dramatics Club; Debate Team; State Forensic Tournament; Chess Club; Manager, Chess Team; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Pre Youth and Youth Legislature; Bill Passed at Youth Legislature; Junior Academy of Science; Float Committee; Projectionist; Lab Assistant. JOE WILSON COLE Transfer Student. NANCY FAYE COLLINS Delegate to FBLA State Convention; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; FBLA Assistant; Float Committee; Chaplain, FBLA; FBLA: FBLA Dance Committee. STEVE EXCELL COPELAND Magazine Captain; Who's Who; Hi-Y; Vice President, G” Club; Float Committee; Captain, Football Team; Captain, All-County Football Team; All-County, All- NEAC, All-State, All-Southern Football; Honorable Men- tion, All-American Football Team; Track Team; NEAC Baseball. SANDRA DIANNE COX Chapter Chairman, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; FBLA; FBLA Convention; Choral Club; Float Committee; FBLA As- sistant. SANDRA FAYE COX Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; President, Triads; Talent Shows; Choral Club; Magazine Captain; Youth Legislature; Thes- pian; Treasurer, Dramatic Club; Student Council; Football Sponsor; Float Committee; Twirp Court; Neophytes; Cru- cible Subscription Staff. 25 NANCY ELIZABETH DAVIS National Honor Society; Vice President, Future Teach- ers of America; Sophomore and Junior Ideal; Magazine Winner; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Renaissance Club; Hobby Club; A” Concert and Marching Band; Float Committees; Junior Red Cross; Alternate, All-State Band; FTA Con- ventions; Pre Youth Legislature. PATRICIA LLEWELLYN DAWSON Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Assistant. MARIE DENSON Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Thespian So- ciety; Neophyte; Promethean; Scribe of Thespian Club; Debate Club; Choral Club; Renaissance Club; Talent Show Committee; Student Director of Thespian Plays; Student Council Talent Show; Pre Youth Legislature; Talent Show; Honor Thespian. THOMAS O. DICKSON Projectionist. 26 ARTHUR HOWELL CROSS Chaplain, Frank Cottle Hi-Y; National Thespian So- ciety; Quill and Scroll; Magnavox Reporter; A” March- ing Band; Concert Band; Assistant Leader of Kingsmen Orchestra; All-State Band Medal Winner; Velvetones; Choral Club; Float Committee; Talent Shows; Checkers; D. J. for a Day”; Who’s Who; Kingsman. GREGORY STEPHEN CUSIMANO Hi-Y; Youth Legislature; Secretary, Dramatic Club; Promethean Society; National Thespian Society; Crucible Ad Staff; Pep Club; Cheerful Charlies; Chess Club; Stu- dent Council; Ideal Personality; Homecoming Cheerleader; Senior Spotlight; Wrestling Team; Checker Club; Kings- man; Senior Banquet Emcee; Twirp King. MIKE DAUGHERTY A” Marching Band; Concert Band; Captain of Band; Vice President, Sophomore and Junior Class; Student Council; Junior Academy of Science; Secretary, J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Talent Shows; Float Committees; Velvetones. BONNIE FAYE DAVIS Chapter Chairman, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Assistant Head Tigerette; A” Marching Band; Senior Ideal; Float Com- mittees; Student Council Float Committee; Talent Show; Renaissance Club; Future Teachers of America; Future Nurses Club; Student Council; Twirp Cop. DIANNE DINGLER National Honor Society; President, FBLA; Vice Presi- dent, FBLA; FBLA Float Committee; FBLA State Con- ventions; Office Assistant. KATHRYN DOBBS Future Teachers of America; Substitute Cheerleader; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Magazine Winner; Pre-Youth Legisla- ture; National Honor Society; Favorite; Beauty Candidate; Homecoming Maid; Ideal and Who’s Who; Valentine Program. ROBERT PARKER DOSS National Honor Society; Parliamentarian; Student Coun- cil; Vice President, J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Usher’s Club; G” Club; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Homecoming Escort; Magazine Captain; Invitation Committee; Chair- man, Rules Committee; Float Committees; Handbook Com- mittee; Twirp Cop; Varsity Baseball. FRIEDA DIANNE DOWNEY Future Nurse Club; Home Economics Club; Future Teachers of America; Library Club. JOHN DOWNING Wrestling Team; G” Club; Student Council; Junior Red Cross; Dramatics Club; Bowling Team. GEOGREY DREW Chess Club, Chaplain; Projectionist; Lab Assistant; Junior Academy of Science. CAROL ISBELL DUKE National Honor Society; Homecoming Queen; Home- coming Maid; Candidate for Beauty; Favorite; Cheer- leader; G” Club; Who's Who; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Pre- Youth and Youth Legislature; Float Committee; Candi- late for Miss Merry Christmas; Valentine Program; Choral Club; National Junior Academy of Science; FTA; Crucible Subscription Staff; Football Sponsor. LINDA CAROLYN DUKE Treasurer, Future Nurses Club; Hobby Club; Future Business Leaders of America; Float Committee; Girls Basketball and Volleyball Tournament. 27 LA DON CECIL EMERY Projectionist; Junior Academy of Science. VICKI RAE ESTES National Honor Society; Secretary, Senior Class; Cheer- leader; G” Club; Princess, G” Club Alumni; Cheer- leader Clinic; Senior Spotlight; Tri-Hi-Y; Pre Youth and Youth Legislature; Electoral College; Future Teachers of America; Blue Ridge Conference; Football'Sponsor; Ideal Nose; Talent Shows; Float Committees; Powder Puff Football Captain; Student Council; Senior Valentine Pro- gram; Junior Red Cross; Ring Committee. GARVIN TALMADGE EVATT, JR. Manager, Wrestling Team; President, Chess Club; Junior Academy of Science, Secretary-Treasurer; Inter Club Council; Pep Club; Student Council; Projectionist; Magazine Winner; Junior Float Committee. SANDRA LINDELL EVERETT Student Council Representative; A” Marching and Concert Band; B” Band; Student Council Float Com- mittee; Home Economics Club; Valentine Dance Com- mittee. MARIE ANTOINETTE EDWARDS Office Assistant; Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Float Committee; Volleyball Tournament. RANDY EDWARDS Float Committees; Wrestling Team; Track Team; Stu- dent Council; Junior Red Cross; Sophomore Talent Show. DAVID ARTHUR ELDER Hi-Y; A” Marching Band; A” Concert Band; “B” Band; Band Manager and Flag Bearer; Float Committees; Talent Shows. LYNDA GAIL ELLER Triads; Guidance Office Assistant; Hobby Club; Home Economics Club; Sewing Club. 28 VIRGINIA FEAZELL Head Cheerleader; Float Committee; Art Club; G” Club; Renaissance Club; Talent Show Committee; Cap- tain, Volleyball and Basketball Teams; Who’s Who; Powder Puff Football Team; Artist, PTA Scrapbook; Cheerleader Clinic; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award. IMOGENE DEE FENNELLE Secretary, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Homecoming Cheerleader; Velvetones; Triads; Choral Club; Baccalaureate Choir; Talent Shows; Float Committees; Tri-Hi-Y Convention; Renaissance Club; Teachers Assistant; Invitation Commit- tee; Home Economics Club; Student Council. JAMES H. FISCHER President and Treasurer, National Thespian Society; Promethean Society; Talent Shows; Concert Band; March- ing Band; Hi-Y; Velvetones; Kingsman Orchestra; Amer- ican Legion Speech Contest. JANE FLANNIGAN Tri-Hi-Y; FTA; National Honor Society; National Junior Academy of Science; Beauty Assemblies; Favorite; Sophomore Ideal; Magazine Captain. JIMMY K. FLOWERS Projectionist. JIMMY LEE FLOYD Hi-Y; Library Club; Teachers Assistant. WILLIAM RAY FORNEY Float Committee; Wrestling Team; Varsity Football Team; B” Team Football; Fourth Place, MCHS Wres- tling Tournament; Fourth Place, State Wrestling Tourna- ment; Junior Red Cross. DIANE ELAINE FRANTZ Tri-Hi-Y; FTA; Office Assistant; Girls Volleyball Team; National Junior Academy of Science; Magazine Winner; I Dare You Book Award. 29 RICHARD GARBE Varsity Wrestling Team; G” Club; Pep Club; Cheer- ful Charlies; State Wrestling Tournament; MCHS Wres- tling Tournament; Projectionist; Float Committee. JOSEPH PAUL GARMANY Library Club; Junior Red Cross. CHARLES WAYNE GARMON Art Club. LINDA JO GARMON Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Leaders of America; Student Council; Promethean Society; Basketball Tourna- ment; Volleyball Tournament; Home Economics Club; Student Council Float Committee; Valentine Dance Com- mittee. JAMES MAXWELL FRAZIER A” Concert Band; A” Marching Band. LARRY BEAMON FROST J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Varsity Wrestling Team; Magazine Winner; Promethean Society; Pep Club; Secretary, Check- ers Club; Secretary, Reporter, and Treasurer, Chess Club; Projectionist; Pre Youth Legislature; Student Council Float Committee; Talent Show. LUNDA JAY FULMER Hobby Club; Future Nurses of America; Choral Club; Pep Club; Girls Volleyball Tournament; Senior Talent Show; Home Economics Club. ROBERT GAMBLE Secretary, Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Youth Legislature; Chap- lain, Velvetones; Magnavox Staff; Chaplain, Quill and Scroll; A” Band; Ushers Club; Junior Float Committee; Student Council Float Committee; Renaissance Club; Bac- calaureate Choir. 30 JOHN WILLIAM GARNER J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Chaplain; Assistant Head, Ushers Club; President, Library Club; Pre Youth and Youth Leg- islature; Vice President, Math Club; Float Committee; Crucible Ad Staff; Sports Editor, Crucible Staff; National Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Who’s Who; Inter-Club Council; Renaissance Club; Senior Spotlight; Frank Cottle Memorial Award. YALE RANDOLPH GARRY National Thespian Society; Debate Team; Forensic Tournament; Renaissance Club; Junior Academy of Sci- ence; Promethean Society; Chess Club. VIRGINIA ELIZABETH GEORGE Secretary, National Honor Society; Society Editor, Mag- navox; Historian, Future Teachers of America; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Quill and Scroll; Youth Legislatures; Journal- ism Clinic; Hobby Club; National Junior Academy of Sci- ence; Magazine Captain; FTA Float Committee. PAULINE MARIE GIAMALVA Chapter Chairman, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Secretary, Pep Club; Crucible Subscription Staff; Future Teachers of America; FTA Float Committee; FBLA; National Junior Academy of Science; Hobby Club; FNC. FRED HERMAN GIELLE Student Council; Vice President, Treasurer, Junior Red Cross; Head, Ushers Club; Inter-Club Council; Checkers Club; Talent Shows; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Chess Club; Junior Academy of Science; Projectionist; Youth Legis- lature; Pep Club. LAMAR HAYES GILBERT Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Marching Band; Float Committees; Talent Shows; B” Band; Concert Band; Head Stage Man- ager; National Thespians. BRENDA JOAN GILBREATH Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Conven- tion; Float Committee; FBLA Assistant; Girls Basketball Team. RONALD TERRY GLADDEN Marching Band; Concert Band; All-State Band; Kings- men Orchestra; Velvetones. 31 PATRICIA ANN GOSS Shorthand Award; Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Assistant. PAMELA SUSAN GRAMLING A” Marching Band; Choral Club; Senior Stationary Committee. SUSAN CAROLLA GRAY Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; FNC; Reporter, FBLA; Float Com- mittee; Delegate to Secretarial Convention; Hobby Club; Office Assistant; FBLA Scrapbook. GERALD ]. GREGORY Checkers Club; Marching Band; Concert Band; Presi- dent, Sophomore Class at Glencoe High School. MICHAEL DONALD GRIFFIN J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Marching Band; Pre-Youth; Head Flag in Color Guard; Homeroom Representative; B” Band; Library Club; Chess Club; Art Club; National Junior Academy of Science; Student Council Float Com- mittee. FERRIS NORTHCUTT HALL Student Council; Vice President, National Thespian So- ciety; Junior Red Cross. FELICE ANN HAMILTON National Honor Society; Assistant Editor, Magnavox; News Editor, Magnavox; FTA; Magazine Captain; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; FNC; Pep Club; National Junior Academy of Science; Hobby Club; Quill and Scroll; Journalism Clinic; Pre Youth and Youth Legislature; Junior Float Committee. JUDY KAREN HAMMOND Marching and Concert A” Band; FTA; Secretary, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Velvetones; Renaissance Club; Pep Club; Hobby Club; Junior Talent Show; Blue Ridge Assembly; Baccalaureate Choir; Magazine Winner; Choral Union; Float Committee. JULIA SUE HAMPTON FTA; FTA Assistant; Girls Basketball Tournament; Renaissance Club; Tri-Hi-Y. TAYLOR HARDY Concert and Marching Band; Hobby Club; Chess Club; Magazine Winner; Junior Academy of Science; Talent Show; Float Committee; President, Checkers; Inter-Club Council; Hi-Y; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Bill Passed at Youth Legislature; Speak for Democracy Con- test. EDNA FRANCETA HARRIS Debate Club; Dramatics Club; FTA; Pep Club; Thes- pians; Choral Club; Debate Tournament; Basketball and Volleyball Team. GLORIA HARRIS Secretary, D.O. Club; Sub-District D.O. Convention; District D.O. Convention; Sansom D.O. Club. MARCIA ANNE HARRIS National Honor Society; President, FTA; Chapter Chairman, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Inter-Club Council; National Junior Academy of Science; Pre-Youth Legislature; Cru- cible Subscription Staff; FTA District Convention. JOHN BUDD HART, JR. Checkers Club, Chaplain; Varsity Wrestling Team; Manager, Wrestling Team; G” Club; Chess Club; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Pep Club; Senior Talent Show; Choral Club; Pre-Youth Legislature; Projectionists; Hi-Y Convention; Student Council Convention. ANNA HARTBARGER Editor, 1961 Crucible; Assistant Editor, I960 Crucible; National Honor Society; Chapter Chairman, Alpha Tri- Hi-Y; Quill and Scroll; FTA; Senior Spotlight; Magazine Winner; Float Committees; National Junior Academy of Science; Pre-Youth Legislature; Annual Subscription Staff. JANICE DIANE HATFIELD Office Assistant; FBLA; FBLA Assistant; Float Com- mittee; Delegate, State FBLA Convention. 33 RODNEY HELMS Varsity Football; B Team Football; G” Club; Junior Red Cross; Float Committee; Class Championship Basket- ball Team. SIMON LAWERENCE HERMAN, JR. A” Marching and Concert Band; B” Band. ROGER CLYDE HICKS Frank Cottle Hi-Y; G” Club; Varsity Basketball; B” Team Basketball; All-County Basketball Team. GRADEN HILL Hi-Y; Cheerleader; G” Club; Choral Club; Who's Who. 34 JAMES ARNOLD HATLEY Student Council; Float Committee; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Choral Club; Junior Engineers Technical Society; Junior Academy of Science; Pre Youth Legislature; Projectionist; Talent Show Committee; Hi-Y Convention; Student Coun- cil Convention. LAURA JANE HAWKINS National Honor Society; Future Teachers of America; Hobby Club; Choral Club; Renaissance Club; Treasurer, FTA; Chapter Chairman, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Youth Legisla- ture; Pre Youth Legislature; Talent Show; Subscription Staff, Crucible; FTA District Convention; FTA Float Committee. SANDRA LOUISE HAYNIE Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Conven- tion. RONALD RAY HEI Chess Club; Choral Club; Manager, Wrestling Team; Junior Academy of Science; B” Team Football; Junior Red Cross; Cheerful Charlies. SARAH FRANCES HILL Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA State Con- vention; BetaTri-Hi-Y; Choral Club. VIRGINIA JANE HILL Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Pre Youth Legislature; Future Teachers of America; National Junior Academy of Science; Junior Red Cross; Student Council; Magnavox; Float Committee; Choral Club; Senior Invitation Committee. JOSEPH RICHARD HOLBROOK Student Council; Float Committee; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Chess Club; Promethean Society; Thespians; Choral Union; Junior Academy of Science; Pep Club; Pre Youth Legislature; Hi-Y Convention; Student Council Float Com- mittee; Student Council Convention. CHARLOTTE ANN HOLT Student Council; Float Committee; Future Nurses Club; Future Business Leaders of America; Choral Club. GLENDA JEAN HOOD Tri-Hi-Y; Talent Show; Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Float Committee; Volleyball Tournament. THOMAS H. HORNE A” Marching and Concert Band; Kingsmen Orchestra; Male Chorus; Junior Red Cross. GERRIE ANNESE HOWARD Magnavox Ad Staff; Vice President, FNC; Chaplain, FNC; Teacher Assistant; Choral Club; Junior Red Cross; FNC Convention; Office Assistant. REBECCA JANE HUGHES Treasurer, Future Nurses Club; Teacher Assistant; Choral Club; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; FNC Convention; Art Club; Representative, Career Day; Junior Academy of Science; Basketball Tournament. 35 ROBERT LEWIS JONES Journalism Clinic; Magazine Winner; Photographer, Crucible; Ad Staff. ROY ALLEN JONES Varsity Track and Football; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Junior Engineering Training Society; Renaissance Club; $100 Club; G” Club; Talent Show Committee; Red Cross Rep- resentative; Twirp Court; Twirp Cop. REX KEELING, JR. G” Club; Varsity Football; Captain, Golf Team; J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Talent Show Committee; Junior Academy of Science; $100 Club; Magazine Winner; Jets Club; Junior Red Cross; Twirp Court Committee; Twirp Cop. LARRY H. KEENER Vice President, Senior Class; Checkers; Student Council; Thespian Society; Finalist, Poetry Reading at Alabama Forensic Tournament; Emcee, Valentine Dance; Dra- matics Club; Second Place, Civitan Oratorical Contest; Debate Team; Promethean Society; Neophyte; Secretary, Library Club; Ushers Club; Float Committee. 36 CURTIS WAYNE HUMPHREY Band Manager; Kingsman Manager; Library Club; Teachers Helper; B” Team Football; Senior Float Com- mittee. ALYCE SUE HUTCHESON Librarian, Velvetones; Triads; Quill and Scroll; FTA; Pre-Youth Legislature; Tri-Hi-Y; Volleyball Tournament; Baccalaureate Choir; Sports Editor, Magnavox; Magazine Captain; Junior Academy of Science; Float Committee; Sophomore Talent Show. BONITA KAY JOHNSON Future Business Leaders of America; Triads; FBLA As- sistant; Float Committee. JOAN JAUDON JONES National Honor Society; Historian, Renaissance Club; FTA; FTA District Convention; Lab Assistant. SANDRA CHARLENE KEPHART Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; FTA; Choral Club; Pep Club; Sec- retary, Thespians; Pre-Youth Legislature; Secretary, Prom- etheans; Talent Shows; Magnavox Ad Staff; Student Council; Renaissance Club; Neophytes; Float Committee; Easter Coralorgue. MERRILY SUE KIEL National Honor Society; Secretary-Treasurer, Triads; FTA; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Pre-Youth Legislature; Tri-Hi-Y Convention; Choral Club; Baccalaureate Choir; Secretary, Hobby Club; Pep Club; Neophyte; Promethean Society; National Thespian Society; Talent Shows; Renaissance Club; Float Committees. VIRGINIA ANN KILPATRICK Transfer from Etowah High School; Library Club. LINDA GAIL KING Choral Club; Future Nurses Club; Sophomore Talent Show; Talent Show Script Committee; Float Committee. MARY KATHERINE KING Cheerleader; Junior Red Cross; Float Committee; Fa- vorite; Beauty Candidate; Queen of Hearts; Alpha Tri- Hi-Y; Vice President, Student Council; FTA; Talent Show; Thespians; Choral Club; G” Club; Valentine Pro- gram and Dance; Powder Puff Football Game; Student Council Representative. SURALEE KLEIN Future Teachers of America. CAROLYN VIRGINIA KNOWLES Typist, Crucible Staff; Quill and Scroll; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Leaders of America; FTA. LINDA LOUISE LAMBERTH Tri-Hi-Y; FBLA; Renaissance Club; FBLA Assistant; Choral Club; Guidance Office Assistant. 37 BARBARA JANE LASSETER National Honor Society; Secretary, Sophomore and Junior Classes; Chaplain, Triads; Choral Club; Treasurer, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Blue Ridge Conference; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; FTA; Magnavox Staff; Student Coun- cil; Talent Show Committee; Who’s Who. PATRICIA ANN LAWRENCE National Honor Society; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; FTA; Maga- zine Winner; Senior Spotlight; Float Committee; Pre- Youth Legislature. DONNA LYNNE LEE Who’s Who; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Talent Show Commit- tee; Pre-Youth Legislature; Magazine Winner; Hobby Club; Choral Club; Teachers Assistant; Northeastern Ala- bama Regional Science Fair Winner; Magnavox Ad Staff; Junior Red Cross; Tri-Hi-Y Convention; Renaissance Club. JUDITH LUCRETIA LEE National Honor Society; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Renaissance Club; Float Committee; Junior Academy of Science; Lab Assistant; Magnavox Ad Staff. MARGARET ALLEN LAMBERTH FTA Assistant; Treasurer, DECA; D.E. Float Commit- tee; Choral Club. WILMA JOYCE LANGLEY Historian, FNC; Junior Red Cross; D.O. Club District Convention. MARY CAROLYN LANKFORD Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; FBLA; Dramatics Club; FBLA As- sistant. Transfer Student from Scottsboro High School: Concert Band; Majorette; Pep Club; Future Homemakers of America; Chairman, Float Committee; Talent Show; Annual Staff. JIMMY LARISON Marching and Concert Band. 38 ELAINE LENDERMAN National Honor Society; Quili and Scroll; Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America;' Renaissance Club; Math Club; FTA Float Committee; Assistant Business Manager, I960 Crucible; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Jour- nalism Clinic; Business Manager, 1961 Crucible; Crucible Ad Staff; State National Honor Society Convention; Senior Spotlight; Crucible Subscription Staff; Football Sponsor; District FTA Convention. BARBARA ANN LINDSEY Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Girls Volleyball and Basketball Tourna- ment; Senior Talent Show; Future Teachers of America; Float Committee. LAMARWEEN ANNETTE LINDSEY Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA State Con- vention; FBLA Float Committee; Hobby Club; Girls’ Vol- leyball Tournament. SALLY VERRADO LINEBARGER National Honor Society; Sports Editor, 1961 Crucible; Crucible Ad Staff; Chaplain, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Float Com- mittee; Student Council; Quill and Scroll; Future Teachers of America; Promethean Society; Neophytes; National Thespian Society; Talent Shows; Choral Club; Hobby Club; Pep Club; Journalism Clinic; Pre-Youth Legislature; Civitan Oratorical Winner. MYRA FRANCINE LISTER Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Assistant; Library Club; Choral Club; Volleyball Team; Shorthand Awards. JERRY HARRIS LITTLE A” Marching Band; Concert Band; Kingsmen Orches- tra; Frank Cottle Hi-Y. EDNA RITA LONG Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Tigerette; Junior and Senior Ideal; Future Business Leaders of America; Hobby Club; Choral Club; Float Committee. KAREN SUE LONG Chapter Chairman, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Who’s Who; Magnavox Reporter; B” Band; Choral Club; Football Sponsor; Blue Ridge Assembly; Magnavox Float Committee; Student Council Float Com- mittee; Senior Float Committee; Magazine Winner; Talent Show. 39 BETTIE ROSE LOWI President Sophomore Class; Vice President, National Honor Society; Triad Choir; Chaplain, Velvetones; Secre- tary, Junior Red Cross; Reporter, Magnavox; Crucible Subscription Staff; Journalism Clinic; Valentine Dance Committee; Magazine Captain and Winner; Senior Spot- light; Float Committees; Talent Shows; Future Teachers of America; Alternate to Girls’ State; Who’s Who; All- State Orchestra; Treasurer, Renaissance Club; Secretary, Math Club; Quill and Scroll; Cincinnati Conservatory Scholarship Winner. BRENDA JOY LOWRY Triads, Robe Chairman; Talent Shows; Choral Club. GARY LEE LUTHER LAURA JEAN LYDA National Honor Society; FBLA; FT A; Invitation Com- mittee; Talent Show; Student Council Convention; Re- porter, Student Council; Magazine Captain; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Sergeant-at-Arms, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Hobby Club; Float Committees; Secretary, Quill and Scroll; Magnavox Staff; Editor, Student Handbook; Val- entine Program; Youth Legislature Award, JOANNA McNEILL LOONEY Valedictorian; National Honor Society; Editor, Mag- navox; Girls’ State; D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award; Who’s Who; President, Math Club; Reporter, Quill and Scroll; Triads; Velvetones; Renaissance Club; Tri-Hi-Y; FTA; Talent Show; Inter-Club Council; Crucible Subscrip- tion Staff; Journalism Clinic; GHS Columnist, Gadsden Times; Magazine Captain. PINKNEY VICTOR LOVE, JR. G” Club; B” Team Football; “B” Team Basketball; Varsity Football and Basketball; Varsity Track; Etowah County Basketball Championship Team, Double A. DONNA SUE LOW Future Business Leaders of America; Library Club; Dis- trict Library Meeting; FBLA State Convention; FBLA Float Committee; FBLA Assistant; Shorthand Awards; State Shorthand Contest; Renaissance Club. JACKIE RAY LOWERY Dramatics Club; Art Club; Chess Club; Pep Club; Na- tional Thespian Society; Lunchroom Assistant. 40 PATTY McCOWAN Treasurer, Art Club; FBLA; Shorthand Awards. Trans- fer Student from Collinsville High School: FHA; Home- coming Court; May Festival Court. JACKIE LOURENE McDONALD FBLA; D.O. Club; FTA; Sub-District and District D.O. Convention; State D.O. Convention; Associate Member, DECA. DEWEY McDOUGAL Marching and Concert Band; Kingsmen Orchestra; Vel- vetones; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Talent Show; All-State Band Medal Winner. LINDA JOYCE MASON FTA; Dramatics Club; Library Assistant; Future Nurses Club; Renaissance Club; FTA Assistant. alma sue McCartney Renaissance Club; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Pep Club; Crucible Subscription Staff; FTA; B” Band; Talent Show; Float Committee. PHYLLIS MARIE McCARVER National Honor Society; FBLA; Shorthand Awards; FBLA Assistant; Volleyball Team. DOUGLAS WAYNE McCLUNEY Varsity Football; B” Team Football; G” Club; Treas- urer, J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Chaplain, Student Council; Pre- Youth and Youth Legislature; Twirp Cop; Valentine Dance Committee; Float Committee. WILLIAM LYTTELLE McCORMICK Frank Cottle Hi-Y; G” Club; Varsity Football and Track; All-County Track; All NEAC Track; Twirp Court; JETS Club; Hi-Y Convention; Baseball Team; Broad Jump Record and 440 Yard Relay Record for Gadsden High. 41 DIANE MILLER Salutatorian; National Honor Society; President, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Head Tigerette; Beauty; Velvetones; Assistant Secretary, Band; Marching and Concert Band; FTA; Pre- Youth and Youth Legislature; Alternate, Girls’ State; Beauty Candidate; Hobby Club; Talent Shows; FBLA; Triads; Blue Ridge Conference; Renaissance Club; Inter- Club Council; Magazine Captain; Alternate, All-State Band; Delegate, Tri-Hi-Y Conference. DANNY MINOGUE CATHERINE MINSHEW Transfer from Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas. JAMES ROBERT MOODY Marching and Concert Band; Kingsman Orchestra; Tal- ent Shows; Float Committees; District Band; Alternate, All-State Band; South Pacific Play; Male Choir. 42 LACRETIA GAIL MATTHEWS Future Business Leaders of America; FBLA Float Com- mittee; FBLA Assistant. LLOYD MATTHEWS A” Marching Band; Concert Band; South Pacific Orchestra. RONNY MATTHEWS Concert and Marching Band; Assistant Drum Major; JETS; Renaissance Club; Float Committee; Pep Club; South Pacific Orchestra; Junior Academy of Science; Male Choir; Talent Show. MARY AMELIA MILAM Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; FTA; National Junior Academy of Science; Sophomore Talent Show; Float Committees; Blue Ridge Assembly; Student Council Representative; Magnavox Staff. GARY ISON MOORE Velvetones, President; All-State Chorus; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Talent Show; Junior Engineers Technical Society; Junior Academy of Science; South Pacific; Baccalaureate Choir. PAMELA GAY MOORE National Honor Society; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Treasurer, Fu- ture Business Leaders of America; Office Assistant; Talent Show; Float Committee; Girls’ Volleyball Tournament. ROBERT JONES MOORE Photographer, Magnavox; Library Club, Vice President; Library Assistant. EVELYN JANETTE MORGAN Future Business Leaders of America; Choral Club; Future Teachers of America; Tri-Hi-Y; FBLA Conven- tion; Volleyball Tournament; FBLA Assistant; Home Eco- nomics Club. PATRICIA ELLEN MORGAN Tri-Hi-Y; Pre-Youth Legislature; Future Teachers of America; Future Nurses Club; Student Council Hand- book; Valentine Assembly; FT A Assistant. LINDA FAYE MORING Talent Show; Basketball Tournament; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Volleyball Tournament; Home Economics Club; Baseball Tournament; Future Business Leaders of America. ROBERT LAMAR NABORS J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Checker Club; Youth Legislature; B” Team Football; Junior Engineers Training Society; $100 Club; Pep Club. JOHN WILLIAM NARRAMORE President, Library Club; Inter-Club Council; Renais- sance Club; Senior Talent Show. 43 CHARLES NICHOLS “A” Marching and Concert Band; Float Committee. RICHARD LEN NIMON Student Council; G” Club; Who’s Who; B” Team Basketball; J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Pre-Youth Legislature; Football and Homecoming Escort; Float Committees; Tal- ent Show Committee; Track Team; State Track Team; All- County Track; All-Conference Track; All-District Track; All-Sectional Track; Cheerleader; Kingsman. JOHN E. NORTON Library Club; Library Assistant. LINDA KAY OLIVER Chaplain, FTA; National Honor Society; V.D.C. Schol- arship Winner; Talent Show; Secretary, Renaissance Club; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Crucible Ad Staff; Re- porter, Pep Club; Treasurer, Flobby Club; Tri-FIi-Y; Promethean Society; FTA District Convention; Art Club; Magazine Winner; Float Committee; National Thespian Society. 44 DONALD NEAL Promethean Society; Thespian Society; Civitan Ora- torial Contest. JACK M. NELSON Cheerleader; G” Club; Who's Who. SONNY NELSON J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Junior Engineers Training Society; Renaissance Club; Math Club; $100 Club. EDWARD NESBITT Marching and Concert Band; All-State Band; Velve- tones; Boys’ Choir; Talent Shows; Renaissance Club. SANDY LEE OLSON Future Teachers of America; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Float Committees; Pre-Youth Legislature; Sophomore Beauty and Homecoming Maid; Junior Favorite; Student Council; Who’s Who; Ideal. ROSE MARIE ORRINO Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Leaders of America; Stu- dent Council; Choral Club; FBLA Office Assistant; Homecoming Float Committee; Pre Youth Legislature. FIERBERT MICHAEL OWEN B” Team Football; Varsity Football; “G” Club; Hi-Y; Ideal; Kingsman. PAT OWEN Beta Tri-FIi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Junior Red Cross; A Marching and Concert Band. COOPER JOSEPH OWENS Hi-Y; First Place, Civitan Contest; Choral Club. JEPPY JEROME OWENS Student Council; Hi-Y; Float Committees. MARY MARGARET PAGE National Honor Society; National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist; Talent Shows and Script Committees; Mag- navox Ad Staff and Reporter; Crucible Subscription Staff; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; FTA District Convention; Reporter; FTA; FTA Float Committee; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Quill and Scroll; Pep Club; President, Renaissance Club; Choral Club; Inter-Club Council; National Junior Acad- emy of Science; State Tri-Hi-Y Convention; Lab Assistant; FTA District Convention. LOUIS M. PARDUE Math Club; Library Club; Hobby Club; Choral Club; National Junior Academy of Science; Office Assistant. 45 GEORGE ALLEN PHILLIPS G” Club; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Baseball; Basketball; Cheerleader; Float Committee; Homecoming Escort. EDWIN C. PICKARD Junior Academy of Science; Art Club. SANDRA LOUISE POWELL National Honor Society; FNC; Hobby Club; Math Club; Junior Academy of Science; ETA; Lab Assistant; Renais- sance Club; $100 Club. GLENDA JOYCE PRICKETT ETA; Junior Red Cross; Float Committee. 46 JANET RUTH PARSONS Chapter Chairman, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Sophomore Favorite; Football Sponsor; Choral Club; Velvetones; Talent Shows; Float Committees; Blue Ridge Assembly; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; District and State Music Festivals. JAMES EUEL PATE Junior Academy of Science; Projectionist; Office As- sistant. GENIE PATTERSON Chaplain, National Honor Society; President, Quill and Scroll; Tri-Hi-Y; Secretary and Treasurer, Velvetones; Secretary and Treasurer, Band; Marching and Concert Band; Ideal Junior and Senior; Talent Show; Float Com- mittee; Senior Spotlight; Homecoming Cheerleader. PEGGY COFFEY PEARSON Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; FBLA; Thanksgiving Dance Commit- tee; FBLA Assistant. Honors received at Hokes Bluff High School: Beta Club; Stunt Night; Class President; Library Staff; Secretary, 4-H Club; Office Staff. ROY DOUGLAS PRITCHETT Art Club; Dramatic Club; B” Team Football; Cheer- leader; Cheerleader Clinic; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Basketball Manager; Baseball; Float Committees; Valentine Program; Choral Club; G” Club; Talent Show. GLENDA CAROL PRUETT DECA Club; Sub-District and District D.O. Conven- tion; Tri-Hi-Y; Choral Club; Future Nurses Club. HOWELL VANN PRUETT Treasurer of Checkers; Renaissance Club; Hi-Y; Velve- tone Choir; Ushers Club; Choral Club; Cheerful Charlies; Student Council Float Committee; Youth Legislature. ZUBIE MALINE PRUITT DECA Club; Official Delegate to 3rd Leadership Con- vention DECA. ALICE VIRGINIA PUCKETT Future Business Leaders of America; Talent Show; Hobby Club; Choral Club; Triads; Basketball Tourna- ment; FBLA Float Committee. REBECCA YVONNE RALEY Future Nurses Club; FTA Assistant; Office Assistant. PATSY RAMEY Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; A” Marching Band and Concert Band; B Band; Secretary, Home Economics Club. LARRY RANKIN Renaissance Club; Varsity Basketball; G” Club. 47 WOODROW ROBERTS National Honor Society; Pep Club; Math Club; Hi-Y; B” Team Football; Student Council. DEE ELFLEDA ROBERTSON Library Club. MARY ELAINE ROBINSON National Honor Society; Chapter Chairman, Beta Tri- Hi-Y; Renaissance Club; FTA; Student Council; A” Marching and Concert Band; Float Committee; Choral Club; Crucible Subscription Staff. ANN RODEN FBLA; Delegate, State FBLA Convention; FBLA Float Committee; FBLA Assistant. 48 TERRY LEE REAVES Varsity Football Team; Wrestling Team; G” Club; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Valentine Program. DANIEL DAVID REYNOLDS Chess Club; Dramatics Club. JAMES THOMAS ROBBINS, JR. President, Hobby Club; President, Junior Academy of Science; Glee Club; Chess Club; Talent Shows; Regional Science Fair Exhibitor; Gene Shelton Music Finalist; Math Club; Thespians; Inter-Club Council, JETS; A” Band; Hi-Y; Dramatics Club; Lab Assistant; Pre-Youth Legisla- ture; Renaissance Club. LINDA ROBERSON Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; FBLA; Hobby Club; FTA; Float Committee; FBLA Assistant; Magnavox Ad Staff; Mag- navox Reporter; Volleyball and Basketball Teams. JUDY RODEN Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Leaders of America; Library Club. NANCY AUREHIA ROGERS Chapter Chairman, Tri-Hi-Y; Pep Club; Quill and Scroll, Treasurer; Magazine Winner; Future Teachers of America; “A” Marching and Concert Band; Reporter, Magnavox; Talent Show; Who’s Who; Choral Club; FTA Assistant; Junior Academy of Science; Stationary Committee; Float Committees. CAROL JOYCE ROSE A” Marching and Concert Band; B Band; All-State Band Festival; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of Amer- ica; Future Business Leaders of America; FTA Assistant; Tri-Hi-Y Float Committee; Student Council Float Com- mittee. ROBERT WIN ROSS Velvetones; A” Marching and Concert Band; South Pacific; Talent Show; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Hi-Y Float Committee; Student Council Float Committee. THOMAS CLAY ROUSE Neophyte; J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Thespians; Quill and Scroll; Promethean Societ)'; Debate Team; Library Club; Sports Editor, Magnavox; Magnavox Ad Staff; Talent Shows; Senior Float Committee; Magazine Captain. PATRICIA ANNE ROWLAND “A” Marching and Concert Band; Substitute and Head' Majorette; Feature Twirler; All-State Bands; Medal Win- ner; Tri-Hi-Y; Magazine Winner; Crucible Subscription Staff; Talent Shows and Committees; Tri-Hi-Y Conven- tion; FTA; Junior Red Cross; Pre-Youth Legislature; Choral Club; Reporter, Magnavox. CATHERINE ANN RUTHERFORD National Honor Societ)'; Secretary, FBLA; Chaplain, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; FTA; Hobby Club; Junior Red Cross; Pre- Youth and Youth Legislature; Journalism Clinic; Crucible Staff; Crucible Ad Staff; Magazine Winner; Blue Ridge Assembly; Float Committees; Talent Show Committee; Quill and Scroll; 1TA Assistant; Senior Banquet Commit- tee; Typing and Shorthand Award. MARTHA KAYE RYDER Future Business Leaders of America; Volleyball and Basketball Tournament. 49 JANET SUSAN SEMRICK Tri-Hi-Y; Chaplain, Pep Club; Crucible Subscription Staff; Magazine Winner; Secretary, Future Teachers of America; ETA District Convention and Float Committee; Future Business Leaders of America; Junior Academy of Science. SARAH JANE SHEFFIELD Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Dramatics Club; Neophytes; Future Business Leaders of America; Home Economics Club; Promethean Society; FBLA Assistant; Basketball Team; Float Committee; Magnavox Reporter and Ad Staff; Hobby Club; Quill and Scroll. MARY VIRGINIA SHEW Senior Talent Show; Basketball, Volleyball and Base- ball Tournament; All-Star Basketball Team; Choral Club. NANCY ELIZABETH SIMPSON Velvetones; Triads; Talent Shows; Future Teachers of America; Tri-Hi-Y; All-State Chorus. BILLY FRANK SAMPLES G Club; Wrestling Team; Library Club. WALTER L. SAXON Literary Editor, Crucible Staff; Ushers Club; Journalism Clinic; Float Committee; Lab Assistant; Renaissance Club; Crucible Ad and Subscription Staff; Quill and Scroll; Junior Academy of Science; Treasurer, National Honor Society; JETS; Math Club. RONNIE LEE SCOTT A” Marching and Concert Band; Junior Academy of Science; Magnavox Ad Staff; District Band; Junior Red Cross; South Pacific Orchestra. MARVIN SELF Vice President, Chess Club; Junior Engineers Training Society; Junior Academy of Science; Checker Club; Pep Club; Football Escort; Magazine Winner; Projectionist. 50 WILLIAM WEBB SLEDGE President, Junior and Senior Class; President, J. R. Davis Hi-Y; B” Team Basketball; Varsity Basketball; Assistant Clerk, House of Representatives; Third Best Bill in Senate; District Hi-Y Convention; Talent Shows; Float Committees; Senior Spotlight; Ideal Sophomore; Who’s Who; Marching Band; Inter-Club Council; Blue Ridge Assembly; Alternate Delegate to Boys’ State; Cru- cible Subcription Staff; Senior Banquet Committee; Home- coming Escort; Student Council; Ushers Club; Football Escort; King; Invitation Committee; Valentine Program. JACK SMITH PHILIP B. SMITH SHIRLEA JOAN SMITH Feature Editor, Magnavox; President, FNC; Artist, Renaissance Club; Magnavox Ad Staff; Journalism Clinic; Student Council; Hobby Club; National Junior Academy of Science; Choral Club; Gene Shelton Talent Show; Art Club; Talent Shows; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Pre-Youth; Quill and Scroll; FNC Convention; Inter-Club Council. TERRY JAMES SMITH THOMAS RALPH STATOM Marching and Concert Band; Float Committee. EVA JOYCE STEDHAM FNC; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Choral Club. EDWIN EUGENE STEPHENS D.O. Club. CONNIE GARRON TAYLOR Parliamentarian and Reporter, DEC A Club; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Official Delegate, Leadership DECA Con- vention. STEPHEN A. TAYLOR B” Team Football; Varsity Football; Track Team; Vel- vetones, Robe Chairman; Chapter Chairman, Hi-Y; Talent Shows; G” Club; All-State Choir. TANDY LEON THOMAS J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Talent Show; Float Committee; Bas- ketball Team; All Shades Valley and All NEAC; Honor- able Mention, All-State. VIRGINIA ANN THOMPSON National Honor Society; Secretary, Student Council; Re- porter, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Quill and Scroll; FTA; Magna- vox Reporter; Valentine Program and Dance Committee; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature; Blue Ridge Assembly; State Hi-Y Convention; State Student Council Convention; Hi-Y Electoral College; $100 Club; Magazine Winner; Float Committee. JACK ROGER STEPHENS Marching and Concert Band; Junior Engineers Techni- cal Society; Talent Shows; FTA Float Committee. DONALD WAYNE STEWART B” Team Football; Varsity Football; G” Club. RONALD LEONARD SWAFFORD Hi-Y; Talent Shows; Float Committees; Projectionist; Junior Academy of Science. BOB TARRANCE Wrestling Team; Library Club; Choral Club; Manager, Wrestling Team. 52 ELZA GALE TIDWELL Beta Tri-Hi-Y; FTA; Junior Academy of Science; Marching and Concert Band; Pre-Youth and Youth Legis- lature; Choral Club; Talent Shows; Student Council; Float Committees. CHARLES RICHARD TINSLEY National Honor Society; Velvetones; Men’s Chorus; Frank Cottle Hi-Y; Junior Engineering Technical Society; Math Club; Float Committee;.Crucible Subscription Staff. JO ANN TOLLESON Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Magazine Winner; Magazine Captain; Pre-Youth Legislature; Talent Show; Float Committees; Vice President, Junior Red Cross; Valentine Program; Of- fice Assistant; FBLA. LINDA ELJANETTE TRACY National Honor Society; Historian, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Art Club; Chaplain, FNC; Float Committee; FTA; Math Club; Renaissance Club. CAROLYN ANN THRASHER FTA; FTA Assistant; Hobby Club ; FBLA; FBLA Assistant. RALPH LYNN THRASHER President and Vice President, DECA; D.E. Delegate to State Convention; B” Team Basketball; Charter Mem- ber, DECA. MARCUS WILLIAM THRIFT “G” Club; All-County Football. HERSHEL THURMOND Baseball Team; Junior Engineers Technical Society. 53 JOEL VANN TURNER Chapter Chairman, J. R. Davis Hi-Y; G” Club; Var- sity and B” Team Football; Student Council; Talent Show and Float Committee; Wrestling Team; Student Council Convention; Magazine Captain and Winner. JANIS UPTON Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Float Com- mittee; Ideal; Football Sponsor; Powderpuff” Football Team. JANET BRENDA VANN Crucible Subscription Staff; Student Council; Valentine Dance Committee; Reporter, Magnavox; President, Art Club; Inter-Club Council; Crucible Ad Staff; Beta Tri- Hi-Y; Float Committees; Typing and Shorthand Award; FBLA; Handicap Poster Winner; Quill and Scroll; Foot- ball Sponsor; Artist, Crucible Staff. CHARLES G. VAUGHN National Honor Society; Hi-Y; Float Committee; G” Club; Varsity Basketball; All NEAC; All-District; MVP in County; Magazine Captain; Homecoming Cheerleader; Renaissance Club; Kingsman. 54 JOHN TROXELL Library Club; Junior Academy of Science. CARROL ANN TUCKER Future Business Leaders of America; Float Committee; National Secretary’s Convention; FBLA Assistant. ALBERT DUNLAP TURNER J. R. Davis Hi-Y; ''A” Marching and Concert Band; Renaissance Club; Junior Engineering Technical Society JO ANN PRICE TURNER Chapter Chairman, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Float Committee; Secretary and Treasurer, Thespians; Hobby Club; Dra- matics Club; Choral Club; Pre-Youth and Youth Legisla- ture; Circulation Manager, Magnavox; Talent Show; FTA; Blue Ridge Assembly. ELIZABETH ANNE VERINK Beta Tri-Hi-Y; FBLA; Choral Club; Hobby Club; Talent Show; FBLA Assistant; Float Committee. WILLIAM SANDERS VINYARD LINDA GAIL WADDELL FBLA; FBLA Assistant. THOMAS SID WAITS Senior Float Committee; Reporter, DECA; Invitation Committee; Delegate, Second Leadership Conference of DECA. MAC DOUGLAS WALDRUP, JR. National Honor Society; Hi-Y; Varsity Football; Track Team; Baseball Team; G” Club; Junior Engineers Train- ing Society; Student Council. VIVIAN ANN WALKER Reporter, Thespians; Quill and Scroll; Promethean So- ciety; President, Pep Club; Reporter, Triads; Reporter, Magnavox; Senior Talent Show; Neophytes; Chapter Chairman, Beta Tri-Hi-Y; FNC; Choral Club; Invitation Committee; Pre-Youth; Float Committee. LINDA WALLACE FBLA; FBLA Assistant; Triads; Invitation Committee; Renaissance Club; Magazine Winner; Hobby Club; Choral Club; Magnavox Ad Staff; Float Committee; FTA; Dis- trict and State Choral Contest. MARTHA ANN WARSHAM Marching and Concert Band; All-State Band Medal Winner; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Float Committees; Pre-Youth Legislature; National Honor Society; National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist; Renaissance Club; Junior Acad- emy of Science. JAMES FREDRICK WELLINGHAM “G” Club; Junior Academy of Science; Chess Club; Captain, Wrestling Team; Float Committee; Student Council; MCHS Invitational Tournament. MARGARET DIANE WELLS Tri-Hi-Y; Future Teachers of America; Crucible Sub- scription Staff; Float Committee; National Junior Acad- emy of Science; Choral Club. TOMMY WESTER Projectionist. DAVID CARL WHETSTONE J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Stage Manager; Band Manager; Marching and Concert Band; Talent Show; Thespians; Crucible Subscription Staff. CECIL LANE WEATHERBEE A” Marching and Concert Band; Drum Major; J. R. Davis Hi-Y; Junior Red Cross; Talent Shows; Script Com- mittee; Kingsmen Orchestra; South Pacific; Ideal; All- State Band Medal Winner; Male Chorus; Float Commit- tee; Valentine Program; Assistant Stage Manager; Pre- Youth Legislature. BETTY LEE WEISS Student Council; Marching Band; Concert Band; Talent Shows. JOHNNY LATELL WELCH B” Team Football; Lab Assistant. BILLY WELLINGHAM G” Club; Wrestling Team, Captain; Float Committee. 56 JEAN GALE WHISENANT Lab Assistant; Juniorette; Home Economics Fashion Show. BOBBY GLENN WHITE National Honor Society; Junior Academy of Science; JETS. PATRICIA ANN WHITE Junior Red Cross; FBLA; Float Committee; Hobby Club; Shorthand Awards; Girls’ Basketball Team; FBLA Assistant. RONALD EDGAR WHITE Junior Academy of Science; Projectionist. HELEN WHITT Secretary and Historian, DECA Club; Official Dele- gate to DECA Convention; Student Council; Float Com- mittee; Library Club; Second Place Winner in State DECA Merchandise Manual. JULIA REBECCA WHITT Tri-Hi-Y; Library Assistant; Lab Assistant; FBLA Float Committee; Home Economics Fashion Show. AVRIL VICTORIA WILBANKS Vice President, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y; Business Manager, Pep Club; Magazine Winner; Tri-Hi-Y District Conven- tion; FTA; Crucible Subscription Staff; Talent Shows; Tri-Hi-Y Float Committee; FTA Assistant; Student Coun- cil. CATHERINE FAY WILCOX Volleyball Tournament; Guidance Helper; Office As- sistant. 57 RICK WILLIAMS THOMAS MIKE WILLIAMS A” Marching and Concert Band; Band Reporter; Frank Cottle Hi-Y, Treasurer; Vice President, Quill and Scroll; Talent Show; Kingsmen Orchestra; Checker Club; South Pacific Orchestra; Assistant Editor, Magnavox; Float Committees; Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature. BERNICE ANN YATES Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Baseball and Volleyball Team; Teacher Assistant; Home Economics Fashion Show; Student Coun- cil and Float Committee. LORETTA YOUNG Talent Show; Student Council; Float Committee; FBLA; Valentine Program; DECA Leadership Conference; Ren- aissance Club; Magazine Captain. PHYLLIS MARCELLA YOUNG Art Club; Beta Tri-Hi-Y; Future Business Leaders of America; Pep Club. I said to myself, I said, “self.” GIRLS’ STATE AND BOYS’ STATE Joanna Looney and Bobby Clotfelter represented G.H.S. at Girls’ State and Boys’ State. Alternate delegates were Bettie Lowi, Diane Miller, Kenny Adams, and Webb Sledge. At the senior banquet the class of ’61 showed their appreciation to their sponsors, Mrs. Luker and Mrs. Bullock, by presenting them with silver platters. 59 Junior Class Officers are: President, Phil Walton; Vice President, Mary Moon; Secretary, Joy Bridges; Treasurer, Mike Nipper; Chaplain, Chester Hicks. The sponsors are Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Shamblin. CLASS OF ’62 We, the Class of ’62, feel that we have accomplished much in our two years in Gads- den High School. Winning first place in the Talent Show competition our Sophomore year, we presented our masterpiece “Old Black Magic. We were all very proud of our class beauty, Miss Kathy Sauls. We started our Junior year off right by winning first place with our Homecoming Float Blot 'em out Tigers.” Although our Talent Show did not win first place, we felt it was a wonderful production. Our class was well represented by our beauty, Miss Sheila Brogdon, at the Coronation Ball. 60 Abernathy, Jimmy Adams, David Ambers on, Melba Anderson, Richard Ashley, Jimmy Atkins, Jean Bailey, David Ballard, Glenda Barker, Jimmy Barnes, Bonnie Barnett, Glenda Baskin, Hugh Bass, John Battles. Mike Beard, Charlotte Bel lew, Mary Bishop, Larry Bloch, Margaret Boyles, Gloria Breeden, Vicki Brewer, Gerald Bridges, Joy Brock, Wesley Brodgcn, Shelia Brown, Cecil Brugge, Richard Bryant, Allen Bryant, Linda Bullock, Loretta Burroughs, Jack Butler, Jeanette Bunton, Robbie Byars, Joe Came, Mike Camp, Brad Camp, Meredith Campbell, Jane Ann Campbell, De Wayne Campbell, Gloria Campbell, Patricia Christian, Linda Clark, Carl 61 Cochran. Freida Coefield, Larry Cole, Judy Cook, Joan Cook, Pat Cooper, Terry Copeland, Gary Corfman, Bobby Cox, Pete Crain, David Cromwell, Joseph Crumpler, Bob Cureton, Ann Curry, Weldon Cushing, Eunice Damson, Pat Daniel, Paula Davis, Jimmy Davis, Johnny Devine, Carolyn Dubose, Tommy Duty, Lynn Edmonson, Brenda Elliot, Jimmy Erwin, Linda Fields, Joan Floyd, Nancy Fortenberry, Carolyn Frank, Tommy Frazier, Glen Furse, Sally Gladdis, Janice Gamblin, Linda Gibson, Susan Gilbert, Rachel Gilchrist, Jane Glen, Judy Godfrey, Ken Gordon, Judy Goree, Barbara Grambling, Jane Gray, Dewey Griffin, Sydney Griffith, Becky Grigsby, Mickey Guice, Mickey Gunst, Marion Hackett, Delores Hadaway, Blaine Hale, Harold Hancock, Jerry Hansard, Ann Harris, Janice Harwood, Betty Harwood, David Hayes, Geraldine Headrick, Wayne Hefner, William Henson, Terry Hicks, Chester Hicks, Wayne Hodges, Johnny Hoffman, Fred Holland, Judy Holland, Ray Howell, Joyce Huie, Johnnie Huffman, Edward Ingersoll, Judy Inzer, Eve James, Sue Jester, Jimmy Johnson, Donna Johnson, Scott Johnston, Doris Jones, Charlotte Jones, Connie Jones, Pauline Jones, Tommy Joyner, Cathy Kendrick, Jerry Kile, Henrietta Kilpatrick, Linda King, Darrel Knight, Phil Kohler, Karen Kroltnger, Mike Lambert, Dusty Lambert, Steve Lankford, Larry Leach, Barney Leach, Richard Livingood, Ronnie Lowe, Jerry Lowery, Andy Luther, Jerry Lyda, Janice Kay Lytle, Don McBride, Gary McDonald, Cathy McPherson, Mike McPherson, Ruthie Manning. Elizabeth Martin, Cinda Martin, Margorie Matthews, James Meighan, Lynn Milwee, Janis Mincey, Jackie Minton, Janice Mitchell, Edward Mobley, Judy Moman, Nancy Moon, Mary Moore, Harry Morgan, Bill Morris, Beverly Moulds, Bill Moyer, Mary Naylor, Warner Neal, Sylvia Nelms, Don Nevins, Jo Ann Newhoff, Marilyn Nichols, Barbara Nichols, Kathy Juniors get experience ahead. 64 while planning for the year Nipper, Mike Nolan. Jimmy Nordman, Ellen Nunn. Kenneth Ozment, Jean Pannell, Janis Parnell, Kaye Patterson, Donna Patterson, Faye Payne, Larry Phillips, Phil Pierce, Ann Pierson, Ray Pledger, Barbara Plummer, Joe Plunkett, Brenda Pollard, Linda Pounds, David Prickett, Susan Pritchett, Judy Pruitt, Brenda Pruitt, Gary Redman, Zandra Richardson, Carl Riddle, Donna Roch, Arthur Rogers, Joe Rosson, Ray Rubel, Judy Ryan, Roger Sanders, Barbara Sasser, Wilma Sauls, Cathy Schreij, Nikki Schmitz, Nancy Sewell, Jackie Sharpe, Mike Shelly, Pat Sims, Elizabeth Sims, Shirley Simmons, James Simmons, Richard 65 Hey, gang, meet you at the bowling Skipper, Jimmy Small, Tommy Smith, Milton Smith, Tommy Stephens, Janice Steward, Kathleen Stewart, Gary Stout, Delores Streed, Eric WE ARE FAITHFUL, WE ARE, WE’RE 66 Sudano, Cathy Teague, Cecil Temple, Steve Thompson, Linda Thornton, Larry Thrasher, Jack Tierce, Larry Tommie, Gloria Toole, Pat Turner, Leonard Umberger, Lana Vandergrift, Gary Vernace, Carol Vinson, Kenneth Wagnon, Larry Walden, John Walker, Linda Wallen, Elaine Ward, Juston Ward, Kathy Webb, Fredia Wellingham, Glenda Wells, Ruth Wester, Patricia Wey, Mary Helen Wheeler, Jimmy White, Jane Whitley, Frank Whitten, Thomas Whorton, Vicki Wiggins, Virginia Wilder, Terry Wiley, Judy Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Jimmy Wood, Glenda TRUE, THE CLASS OF ’62! Woods, Judy Woods, Linda Wright, Robert Young, Kay Young, Merle LATE PICTURES Adams, Bud Cotton, David Davis, Ronnie Franklin, Justin Grimes, Larry Heaton, Jack Lindsey, Ellen Milner, Terry Moon, Barbara Pierce, Don Pierce, Kenneth Pruitt, Terry Quarles, Garry Walton, Phil Robertson, Becky Silvey, Gary Taylor, Ralph Varley, Nan i ' The following people were chosen by their class to represent them at Girls’ State and Boys’ State: Margaret Bloch, Sally Furse, Kay Parnell, Chester Hicks, Phil Walton and Jimmy Wilson. 68 GIRLS’ STATE AND BOYS’ STATE I don’t want to go to the show! I have to go home and read my classic for the Renaissance Club! Sure we’re working? ? ! JUNIOR ah-ah- Let me tell you how to do this! 69 That’s right, Terry, look into the camera and smile. AND QUIPS Sophomore Class Officers are: President, Jack Riley; Vice President, Warren Wagnon; Secretary, Jackie Harbor; Treasurer, Cathye Cole. The sponsors are Mrs. Watford and Mrs. Walker. CLASS OF ’63 On September 7, I960, a very large group of teenagers entered the halls of Gadsden High School and soon became known as the Class of ’63. Everything was strange but very exciting. Soon the disease called school spirit invaded us, and we discovered quite readily who our football rivals were. So before the very important ball game the prize winning blue devil came into existence. Then came the floats. It seemed quite strange to work many long, hard hours on what seemed an impossible goal. Many lasting friendships were made while the float was being built. A discovery was then made: the Class of ’63 had talent, and the sophomore talent show Memories” was an instant success. Our beautiful Pam Culver was crowned Queen of Gadsden High which proves that the Sophomore class has the prettiest girls. 1960-61 has been our first year at Gadsden High. We hope the future Sophomore class will love dear old G.H.S. as we have. 72 Acunto, Jane Albright, Susan Alford, Greg Alford, Melanie Alldredge, Sammy Allen, James Allen stein, Myron Allison, Carolyn Anthony, Judy Arnett, John Athens, Judy Atkins, Charley Bass, Bob Baswell, Elizabeth Battles, Dottie Beason, Bob Beene, Sandra Bellenger, Cherie Benford, Brenda Betz, Cathy Bishop, Marsha Boatwright. Kay Bonds, Jerry Bone, Pat OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED Bowman, Sue Lynn Braddy, Betty Brannon, Betty Brock, Jimmy Brooks, Roslyn Brown, Janice Brown, Mike Brown, Randy Brown, Tommy Buchanan, Joan Burgess, Phyllis Burk, Eddie Burke, Carol Busby, Mickey Bynum, Martha Camp, David Campbell, Carolyn Capps, Judy Carlisle, Thomas Carter, Pat Casey, Jack Cassidy, Carol Cecilia, Carol Chambers, Mark 73 74 Character. Jimmy Chieves, Glenda Clayburn, Randall Clifton, Janice Coffey, Janice Cohn, Linda Cole, Cathyc Collier, Bonnie Cox, Barry Creel, Shirley Cross, Lola Curry, Jimmie Sue Dabbs, Sammy Daniel, Janice Davis, Charles Davis, Janet Davis, John Davis, Juandena Davis. Mack Davis, Tommy Davis, Tommy Day, Dianne Day, Robert Dean, Jane Deavor, Carolyn Dicks, Bette Dobbs, Danny Dobbs, Juan ice Dorough, Ricky Downey, Wayne Downey, James Doyle, Bill Driskell, Larry Durham, Bill Dye, Henry Edwards, Jerry Edwards, Sherba Edwards, Terry Elliot, Cookie Elrod, Butch Evans, Buddy Fail, Bobby Farrington, Robert Folio, Kirk Fordham, Linda Forney, Judie Forrest, Billy Foster, Danny SOPHOMORES ADD 395 Fowler, Nancy Frazier, Nina Freeman, Jan Freeman, Sandra Fuller, Billy Fuller, Roger Gann, Marian Garmony, Brenda Garmony, Mary Gaylor, Sandra Gibson, Jane Gielle, Judy Gilbert, Larry Gilbreath, Shelia Glenn, Ann Glenn, Marie Glidwell, Jimmy Glosser, Dink Gore, Pat Goss, Dianna TO TIGER’S ROAR Gowaty, Patty Greenshaw, Nickie Griffin, Helen Griffith, Glenda Griffith, Roselita Guest, Ann Guest, Jimmie Ann Guice, Steve Gurley, Fred Hall, Wanda Hamby, Melvin Hamilton, Patsy Hanby, Judy Harbor, Jackie Harcrowe, Shirley Harris, Carolyn Harrison, Mike Harsh, Donald Hart, Charles Hayes, Gary Hayes, Karen Hayes, Winfred Headricks, Carolyn Hester, Carolyn Hicks, Sydney Ann Hill, Davey Hill, Earl Hindsman, David Hoffman, Kathy Hosmer, Marilyn Houston, Jimmy Howard, David Huffman, Derrel Hurst, Court Hyatt, Phill Inzer, Sally Ivy, Frank Jackson, Dickie Jackson, Harmon Jennings, Tommy Johnson, Brenda Johnson, Gerald Johnson, Van Jones, Buddy Jones, Celine Jones, Doris Jones, Eileen Jones, Gary Jordan, Betty Keener, Terry Kelett, Collie Kelley, Charles Kennington, Bobby Kerr, Ann Kilgore, Dewey Kilgore, Gerald Killian, Trina King, Bruce King, Tommy Klotzman, Gary Knight, Arlene Kinght, Barry Knight, Sandra Landers, Jerry Lahey, Randy Lee, Brent Lee, Peggy Lewis, Joan Lewis, Shelia Lisenba, Linda Lloyd, Paula Love, Nancy Loveman, Bobby Loveman, Louis Lumpkin, Becky McCallie, Judy McCartney, Lane McClendon, Phillip McCombs, Charlie McCowan, Walter McCoy, James McCulley, Danette McCurdy, Barbara McDonald, Shirley McKinney, Faye McKinney, Jean McLeod, Mike McNair, Sandra Madrie, Mary Malcolm, Alfred Marbut, A. E. Martin,- Elaine Massenburg, Jimmy Massey, Kenny Mauldin, Mike Mauldin, Serie Mayo, David Menefee, Dawn Miller, Karen Miller, Mike Millian, Linda Mitchell, Carolyn Mitchell, Patsy Moman, Sandra Move it over, says Allen Tiger, all the way. Bryan, A Sophomore 78 Moncus, Jerry Moore, Barbara - Moore, Michael Morrison, Mike Munn, Shirley Murdock, Kay Nail, Jimmy Napper, Larry Nelms, Larry Nelson, Buddy New, Jimmy Norberg, Mike Owen, David Owen, Gail Page, Lynn Pane.., Becky Parker, Martha Parton, Carol Patterson, Gail Pearson, Jimmy Peters, Judy Pennington, Judy Pettit, Lorna Phillips, Ann Phillips, Billy Joe Piazza, Helene Pierce, Rebecca Pope, Vicki Posy, Linda Pounds, Mary Ann Powell, Brenda Prater, Pat Pruitt, Shelia Putman, Bill Restauri, Teresa Reynolds, Elaine Reynolds, Jane Rhinesmith, Sherry Rich, Betty Riley, Jack Roberts, Jane Robertson, Bill Robertson, James Robertson, Jerry Robertson, Richard Robinson, Marie Raney, Kenny Royal, Jimmy WE’RE THE BEST WE’RE THE i-- ' Rutlege, Ronald Sanders, Carol Sanders, Linda Saxon, Margaret Saxon, Tommy Schmuck, Dickie Seiber, John Sell man, Larry Session, Bobby Shamblin, Rodney Sharpton, Martha Shew, Gloria Skaggs, Carolyn Simmons, Rita Sinard, Paula Smalley, Pat Smiley, Pat Smith, Ann Smith, Gail Smith, Gail Smith, Gary Smith, Glenn Smith, Janice Speaks, John THERE’LL EVER BE, CLASS OF ’63! Spivey, William Sproal, Bobby Sprouse, Tim Spurgon, Jo Ann Starling, Arnold Starling, Lariy Staton, Milburn Stevens, Sara Story, Annette Stowe, Jane Ann Street, Robert Stringfellow, Lynn Tally, William Temple, Joan Terry, Tony Thacker, Glenda Thomas, Marsha Thomason, Ronnie Thompson, Bobby Thornton, Gloria Thurmond, Monte Tomlin, Joel Tona, Lessona Traylor, Kendall 79 Turnback, Tommy Vance, Harry Vann, Pat Venn, Janice Vines, Judy Wade, Ceylon Waldon, Keith Warsham, Cecille Wayne, Warren Wedington, Donnie Weiss, Estelle Wellingham,' Susan Whaley, Julia Whetstone, Vickie Whitt, David Whittle, Donna Whitstone, Bobby Whitworth, Louie Whorton, Betty Kay Wiggins, King Wilkes, Sandra Willard, Bill Wilson, Ronald Wilson, Susan Wiskaten, Kenny Withmore, Lettie Withmore, Mary Frances Wolf, Carol Wolf, Lynda Wood, Kenny A typical scene from a Sophomore Biology class. 80 V-ff All's here, let's cheer! M-i-c . . . k-e-y LATE PICTURES Adams, Dan Bishop, Marvin Blair, Harold Bodye, Bill Bowen, Larry Brown, Randy Busby, Myrna Cornelius, Warren Culver, Pam Curl, Roy East, Dewy Gaskin, Terry Hamilton, Jim Jackson, Donnie Klinner, Kathy McCarver, Eddy Meeks, Philip Mynatt, Mike Nichols, Linda Patterson, Gary Walley, Wanda Well, we don’t need your opinion anyway. No, Benny, no, I’m not ready! Ah, Phffff! I’m too busy, I can’t brush after every meal! SOPHOMORE Right 1-2, Left 1-2-3, Back 1-2-Ohh! 82 Camera hogs! SNAPS Well, I just plain don't like it! How about you, Mrs. Luker? Oh, I can do this. It’s the minuet I’m having trouble with. Backstage preparations before the big show. 83 SCENES 84 There's something about an Acqua Velva man. AND QUOTES the All here, let’s cheer! audience to the Sopho- welcomes President Jack Riley more talent show. Let’s see, before Mickey there was . . . 87 MRS. MERTIE MEY MOORE Supervisor of Music MISS MINNIE LOU STINSON Supervisor of Attendance MRS. JEAN BAKER TODD Supervisor of Art 88 ADMINIS MR. I. J. BROWDER Superintendent of Gadsden City Schools MR. WALTER NELSON Director of Research and Guidance DR. MORT GLOSSER Supervisor of Instruction MR. ALLEN CLEVELAND Director of Purchasing, Maintenance, and Transportation MR. E. G. LYTLE MRS. H. C. WRIGHT TRATION MR. GEORGE W. FLOYD Chairman MR. FRANK MARTIN MR. T. B. DEAN F. T. DOBBS Mr. Dobbs attended the University of Alabama and George Peabody College where he received his B.S. and M.A. degrees. As our principal, he is interested in a good school life for everybody. We, the Class of 1961, would like to thank him for the patience and understanding he has shown us during the years we have spent at Gadsden High. 90 CHAPPELL R. COUCH Mrs. Couch, in her position as registrar, plays an important roll in the operation of our school. She received her degree from the University of Alabama. Her work with young people and the Presby- terian Church are her outside interests. Mrs. Couch JAMES RAYMOND DAVIS Mr. Davis is a graduate of Auburn Univer- sity and serves as Assistant Principal and head of the Math and Mechanical Drawing Depart- ments. He sponsors the J. R. Davis Hi-Y and the Chess Club. Mr. Davis MARY H. AMBRESTER Mrs. Ambrester is a new member to the faculty of Gadsden High and serves as guid- ance director. She received her B.S. degree from Mary Hardin Baylor and M.A. degree from the University of Alabama. Sports, flowers, flower arrangements, and people are her outside interests. 91 Mrs. Ambrester Miss Abercrombie KATHRYN ABERCROMBIE Miss Abercrombie plays a big role as school librarian, sponsor for the Library Club and Alpha Tri-Hi-Y. She attended the University of Alabama and George Peabody College. Youth and flowers in- terest her. Mrs. Bugg JUNE MOORE BUGG As head of the English Department, Mrs. Bugg is busy with school affairs. She received her A.B. degree at the University of Alabama and has done graduate work at Peabody. Mrs. Bellenger CAROLYN BELLENGER Mrs. Bellenger, Junior English teacher, graduated from Goucher where she re- ceived her A.B. degree. Reading, classic literature, and theater reviews interest her. ENGLISH DE Mrs. Thompson Mrs. Marshall Miss Perkins BETTY THOMPSON A graduate of the University of Ala- bama, Mrs. Thompson is a very popu- lar Junior English teacher. Her family, movies, TV, and Dixieland are some of her interests. LAVERNE MARSHALL Since coming to Gadsden High last year, Mrs. Marshall has taken an in- terest in school affairs. She is a grad- uate of the University of Tennessee. The Junior class and Beta Tri-Hi-Y claim her as a sponsor. WILLENE PERKINS Creative writing is the main interest of Miss Perkins, Senior English teacher. She attended Northeast Louisiana State College and Peabody. She sponsors the MAGNOVOX and Quill and Scroll. PARTMENT LENA R. PENTECOST Church work is an important part of Mrs. Pentecost’s life. She received her B.S. degree at Jacksonville State Col- lege. Flower growing is one of her in- terests. KATHERINE SHAMBLIN Mrs. Shamblin, sophomore English teacher, received her B.S. degree from Jacksonville State College. Sewing and her children are her main interests. She sponsors the Junior class. Mrs. Pentecost Mrs. Shamblin HISTORY DEPARTMENT UPPER: Mrs. Schmitz LOWER: Mrs. Levi MARY ELLEN SCHMITZ Mrs. Schmitz is a graduate of Jack- sonville State College. She sponsors the National Honor Society. She has done graduate work at Emory and Auburn. ERNESTINE LEVI Books, travel, and gardening are the interests of Mrs. Levi, an American his- tory teacher. She is a graduate of Hunt- ington College. Mr. Lamon ROBERT L. LAMON Mr. Lamon received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Peabody College. Reading, boating, water skiing, and gar- dening are his interests. VIRGINIA A. LUKER Mrs. Luker is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Alabama where she received her B.S. degree. She is sponsor of the Senior class and Beta Tri-Hi-Y. Mrs. Luker Mrs. White MAUDINE WHITE Mrs. White received her A.B. degree from the University of Alabama. Gar- dening and painting are her hobbies. Mrs. Hill DORA GENE HILL Mrs. Hill received her B.S. degree from Alabama College. She is co-chair- man of the Language Department and is very interested in this field. Mrs. Bentley TRUDIE BENTLEY Mrs. Bentley received her B.A. de- gree from Blue Mountain College in Mississippi. Reading and sports are her interests. FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Mr. Davie JAMES O. DAVIE Mr. Davie, Chairman of the Science Department, is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Alabama. He sponsors the Junior Academy of Science, Projection- ists, and Ushers Club. RUTH HAND WALKER Mrs. Walker is a graduate of Jack- sonville State College where she re- ceived her B.S. degree. She has done graduate work at Emory. Church and civic activities are her outside interests. Mrs. Walker IDA BELLE LEATH Mrs. Leath attended Judson College and received her A.B. degree at Shorter College. She is chairman of the Biology Department and enjoys church work and chess. FRANCES WOODLIFF A new faculty member this year is Mrs. Woodliff. She attended the Uni- versity of Alabama, Montevallo, and studied the past summer at Jacksonville. The Student Council boasts her as their sponsor. UPPER: Mrs. Leath LOWER: Mrs. Woodliff SCIENCE DEPARTMENT EULA B. BUMPERS Mrs. Bumpers received her A.B. de- gree from Alabama College and her M.A. from the University of Alabama. She is sponsor of the Hobby Club. Her outside interests are painting, garden- ing, sewing, and reading. STEWART S. ELDRIDGE Mr. Eldridge is a graduate of San Francisco State College and the Univer- sity of California. He is interested in horses, airplanes, and scientific advance- ments. Mrs. Bumpers Mr. Eldridge MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT BETTY D. WATFORD A new faculty member at Gadsden High is Mrs. Watford. She received her B.S. degree from Jacksonville State College. She sponsors the Junior Red Cross and the Sophomore class. Bridge and reading are her outside interests. THOMAS EDWARD HUGHES Mr. Hughes is a new addition to the Math Department. He attended Jack- sonville State College and graduated from the University of Alabama where he received his B.S. degree. Sports and music are his interests. KATE FLOYD BRISCOE Mrs. Briscoe is an active member of the Math Department. She received her master’s degree from Auburn University. The Junior class boasts her as their sponsor. Mrs. Watford Mr. Hughes Mrs. Briscoe Mrs. Campbell Mrs. Woodward Mrs. Lamon MARGARET W. CAMPBELL A wel 1-1 iked teacher in the Commer- cial Department is Mrs. Campbell. She received her B.S. degree at Auburn Uni- versity. Sports, music, flowers, and her children are her outside interests. DOROTHY R. WOODWARD Mrs. Woodward received her B.S. de- gree in Business Education from Jack- sonville State College and has done graduate work there. She is co-sponsor of the FBLA and sponsor of the Cru- cible. Her interests include sports, sing- ing, and decorating. ELIZABETH R. LAMON Reading, sports, sewing—all these are main interests of Mrs. Lamon. She re- ceived her B.S. degree from Jacksonville State College and her M.A. at Peabody College. COMMERCIAL Advanced typing students learn to master control as well as speed. Miss Turner Mrs. McDaniel MARGARET ELLIOTT TURNER Chairman of the Commercial Depart- ment, Miss Turner is a graduate of Maryville College where she received her A.B. degree. She is sponsor of the FBLA and is interested in reading and flowers. GENERAL LOU McDANIEL Mrs. McDaniel is a graduate of Snead Junior College and Jacksonville State College. She is interested in sewing, reading, religious activities, and choir work. DEPARTMENT Commercial students learn proper phone techniques by the use of Southern Bell Tele-Trainer Kit. Mrs. Watson KATE W. WATSON Mrs. Watson, our dietician, attended Livingston State Teachers College. She is in chajrge of our lunchroom which offers facilities for parties and gather- ings. Mrs. Hillhouse THELMA L. HILLHOUSE Mrs. Hillhouse received her B.A. de- gree at Huntingdon College. An in- valuable member of the Home Eco- nomics Department, she is interested in nutrition, homemaking, and interior dec- oration. Miss Summers JOAN ANNETTE SUMMERS Miss Summers attended the Univer- sity of Alabama and upon graduation came to Gadsden High to teach sewing. Clothing, swimming, foods, and boating are her outside interests. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT The Dramatic Club presents a play for the student body during assembly. MUSIC, ART, AND DRAMATICS DEPARTMENTS EDSEL L. HAND Mr. Hand received his B.S. degree at Howard College, B.S. at Jacksonville State, and M.A. at Peabody. Boating and swimming are his outside interests. He is the organizer of the Triad and Velvetone Choirs. GERRE GWIN PRICE Mrs. Price is a newcomer to the teaching staff at Gadsden High. She received her B.A. degree from Randolph- Macon College. The Dramatic Club, Art Club, and Debate Team boast her as their sponsor. Flying, music, and drama are her interests. DEWEY L. COUNTRYMAN Mr. Countryman received his B.S. de- gree and Master’s degree at the Univer- sity of Alabama. He is president of the Band Masters Association and is inter- ested in fishing, hunting, and golf. Mr. Hand Mrs. Price Mr. Countryman zvmiim A Coach Watford Coach Newcome Coach McKee JERRY WATFORD Coach Watford is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he was an ALL-SEC football star and also on the baseball team. He is head of the Gadsden High coaching staff. FRED C. NEWCOME Coach Newcome received his B.S. and M.A. degree at Auburn University. As coach of the basketball team, he is a valuable member of our coaching staff. Sports, music, art, and jazz are his in- terests. ROBERT McKEE A new addition to our coaching staff is Coach McKee. He attended Hunts- ville High School. Upon his discharge after the war, he returned to Auburn. After graduation he coached the Auburn Freshman backfield. PHYSICAL EDUCA Coach Green JACK GREEN Coach Green is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he re- ceived his B.A. and M.A. degrees. Sports and the outdoors are his outside in- terests. Mrs. Bullock MARTHA KNOWLES BULLOCK Mrs. Bullock is a graduate of Gads- den High School and Jacksonville State College. She sponsors the Senior class and the cheerleaders. Her interests in- clude boating, skiing, dancing, and read- ing. TION The work of the Athletic Department is displayed here. Mrs. Smith GLADYS SMITH An annual event of the DECA Club is the election of Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Mrs. Smith is the sponsor of the DECA Club and takes an active in- terest in school affairs. She received her B.S. degree at Texas State College for Women. Her interests include the history of Gadsden, sewing, and steaks. OCCUPATIONAL DEPARTMENT 'You don't say! They’ll never find him in here. 'I give up.’ 107 OUR BUILDING Our building, which had remained untouched since it was built, finally received the atten- tion it has warranted for so long. The repairs, which restored the building to mint condition, cost more than the original building did. Many additions were realized in that the auditorium was enlarged, the stage widened and deepened, color lights added, library made larger, and a student activity center built in the basement. Our thanks is offered to the workmen for the fine work which they have presented her. Workers were still working in earnest as late as registration day. Our diligent crew of workmen assemble desks to be used in the remodeled classrooms. IS REMODELED SCHOOL BEGINS WITH Seniors wait as teachers get set up in the lunchroom. Tuesday, September 6, i960—R.Day— Registration Day! Once again G.H.S. be- came a seething cauldron of Pandemonium within and without—the seniors within the confines of the lunchroom and the juniors and sophomores on the tennis court. Inevitably there were schedule cards that refused to work out, old friends reminisc- ing, weary teachers hoping for relief, and snarled streets and parking lots. But by the day’s end, form and order emerged over the class of trampled toes and the outbursts of despair and chagrin. Stu- dents could almost look forward to Wednes- day morning and regular classes. R-DAY... Players are led on the field by the cheerleaders. Cheerleaders warm up at pep rally in the stadium. PEP RALLIES, Snake dance followed up the seniors’ last Etowah pep rally. SPIRITS RIDE HIGH 113 EXCEED $15,000 - SENIORS SET Windy takes G.H.S. by storm. MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN Judging from the record which shattered all previous ones in the history of magazines sales at Gadsden High School, the 1961 Seniors must be comprised of superior salesmen. The first day’s soliciting amassed a whopping $5,339 worth of subscriptions. When the final sale was tallied up the grand total soared to $15,112. Salesmen setting the highest totals were first place Gennie Patterson; placing second was Steve Copeland; and rounding out the trio was Carol Duke. Gratitude is extended to Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Luker, and Mr. Amis, who worked as hard as any Senior in keeping the campaign progressing at a fast clip. Class officers and magazine captains were constantly on the job to push the ‘61 record to its historical victory. Cash prizes were awarded the foot-weary and finger-fatigued but nevertheless happy top-notch salesmen. Mr. Amis’ huge gift of chocolates was a welcome reward to all Seniors. It was a campaign well done, thoroughly enjoyed, and highly gratifying. Mr. Amis and Mrs. Luker open the campaign with a pep talk which included the necessary details. I 14 Mr. Amis, who gave his word to praise Allah if the '61 Seniors beat last year, holds true this promise. NEW RECORD Magazine Winners were Nancy Rogers, Martha Blackshear, Gregory Cusimano, Carol Duke, Karen Long, Pat Rowland; Avril Wilbanks, Marvin Self, Walter Arnold, Steve Copeland, Larry Frost, Genie Patterson, Virginia Thompson, Jo Ann Tolleson, Robert Nabors, Wayne Humphrey, Bobby Jones, Howell Pruett, Bill Basenberg, Taylor Hardy, Grace Bradbeer, Kay Oliver, and Cathy Rutherford. Seniors were inspired and encouraged by the diligence of the Magazine Captains. HOMECOMING The industrious Magna vox staff is represented here by Mitch Barlow, Robert Gamble, Joan Smith, Judy Gordon, Joanna Looney, and Sue Hutcheson. Gerald Brewer and Jean McKinney, Mr. and Miss D. E. Dr. Nolan and family, our band’s biggest booster. QUEEN CAR II6 Miss Vicki Estes, Alumni G” Club Princess. Tiny Feazell, Mackye Burford, Genie Patterson, and Doug Pritchett. OL REIGNS ... Her majesty strikes a pretty pose for Carol Duke, escorted by Bobby Clotfelter and Webb Benny. Sledge, is crowned by Queen of '35, Mrs. Evelyn Smith. OCTOBER 14, 1960 Junior float was a masterpiece of hard work. COLOSSAL JUNIOR FLOAT GRABS I 18 A fine showing was made by the sophomores, in spite of the fact that this was their first attempt. TAKES HIGH HONOR - FIRST PLACE Student Council float was garnished by seven beautiful maids. 119 ASSEMBLIES Mr. Countryman leads the Kingsman Orchestra. Due to TV Chemistry, G.H.S. usually has all its assemblies on 'Tuesdays and Wednes- days. This year, because of reconstruction, only in the second semester were assemblies held. Plays, skits, films, and speakers were pre- sented in the form of both education and entertainment. Genie Patterson, president of Quill and Scroll, calls assembly to order. 120 The big day—National Honor Society Induction! G.H.S. Concert Band is directed by Dewey Countryman. Hi-Y assembly and induction. 121 Valentine’s Day STUDENTS CELEBRATE WITH The 1961 Valentine Program took place at Club Valentine.” Genie Patterson and Steve Taylor had the leading roles. They pre- sented the typical sweethearts on St. Valentine’s Day.” Real enter- tainment was provided by Mr. Countryman and the Kingsmen Or- chestra. The Program was con- cluded when Webb Sledge, presi- dent of the class of ’61 named Mrs. Luker and Mrs. Bullock the class sweethearts.” 122 Everyone enjoys himself at the Club Valentine.' ASSEMBLY AND DANCE Secretary Virginia Thompson is ready for a good time with her escort Connie Taylor. President Bobby Clotfelter and Reporter Laura Jean Lyda pose after a long, hard day of decorating and making ready for the big dance. Cupids and valentines along the walls and dancing couples on the floor—the festive occasion was a big success. 123 SENIOR TALENT SHOW BACK STAGE TRYOUTS” Who threw that shoe? With a “Back Stage Tryouts” theme in a typical Hollywood setting and an amazing display of talent and hard work, the ’61 Seniors blazed their way to first place in talent show revue. Versatility and variety—the spice of the show—made a hit of well rounded entertainment with both the judges and the audience. Everyone had a word of praise for the show. Big cheese and assistants. TAKES FIRST PLACE JUNIOR TALENT SHOW HARBOR LIGHTS” CAPT Setting up house” keeping? Can I show you my lighthouse? “Harbor Lights,” given by the Juniors, was a well-balanced and well-rounded array of talent bent on the sole purpose of enter- taining. Against a seafaring background, which featured a large lighthouse, Tommy Dubose, as the lighthouse keeper, used a telescope to cue in on the various musical skits, songs, and dances. The whole show made for exciting enter- tainment. 126 Lifesavers. Four delicious flavors. URES SEA SPLENDOR SOPHOMORE TALENT SHOW MEMORIES ” BRINGS The setting of the sophomore talent show was an old attic which contained many ob- jects that had memories associated with them. The objects brought forth their memories in the form of acts which, indeed, were widely varied and colorful. Bringing the objects to light in the dusty old attic was a realistic looking grandpa who had a grandpa’s every characteristic. At the end of the show, all the acts gath- ered on the stage for the grand finale. Diligent digit. ABOUT NOSTALGIA Yeah, but what does it spell? Somber Songsters. Don’t just stand there, dance or something. 129 THE TWIRP COURT JUSTICE IS A TWIRP MISS SADIE KING HAWKINS GREG CUSIMANO KAY KING The honorable Judge Campbell keeps an eye on the jury. MINOR DETAIL 131 That’s no excuse! We can lower the microphone! WEBB AND PAM REIGN The 1961 Coronation Ball, enjoyed by all who at- tended, will long be remembered as an enchanted evening. In trying to carry out the school colors, the Annual Staff created a fantasy of color which bathed the stage with a misty orange hue. Presented to his majesty King Webb Sledge were Senior favorites: Jane Brown, Carol Duke, Kathy Dobbs, Kay King, and Jane Flannigan; Junior favorites: Joy Bridges, Nanci Floyd, Mary Moon, Cathy Sauls, and Laura Herring; Sophomore favorites: Bobbie Ann Wrenn, Donna Whittle, Jane Roberts, Jane Dean, and Cathye Cole. The Kingsmen were Ar-Hi Cross, Dick Ni- mon, Charles Vaughn, Gregory Cusimano, and Mike Owen. Johnny Bishop served as Master of Ceremonies for this majestic occasion. Rhythmic music was provided by the Kingsmen Orchestra. The Queen, Miss Pam Culver, was selected by the Brothers Four this past winter prior to their performance at the University of Alabama. Thus ended a memorable night. F.mcee Johnny Bishop. 132 The 1961 King and Queen and their court. OYER CORONATION BALL His majesty, King Webb Sledge, crowns 1961 Queen, Miss Pam Culver. 133 The excited Favorites” as they anxiously await the hour of their presentation. The Favorites” receive last minute instructions before the Corona- tion. But I’ll never make it up those steps, Mrs. Woodward. Only Webb knows now who our next Queen will be as Editor Anna Hartbarger has handed him the sealed en- velope. Radiant smiles from our elated King and Queen. With tears of joy, Pam is congratulated An enthralled crowd enjoys watching the majestic court as they dance. after being selected Queen. Kings Galore! I960 King Stewart Jacobs, 1959 King Gusty Nordgren, 1961 King Webb Sledge. SENIOR DAZE SECRET AMBITION DAY HILLBILLY DAY .law, let « wear 0UI Best Duds. 0r‘ginals come to set a spell. Proud to Hollywood bound? JUNIOR-SENIOR PICNIC SWIMMING AND . . . . . . EATING Sunning s°me for 139 GADSDEN HIGH School began with one hectic activity—registration! For three years, the home of joys, SCHOOL, 1961 inspiration, and hard work. Everyone nearly froze, but such fun! The thrilling snake dance, held one October night. 142 143 Anna Hartbarger, Editor. Business Manager, Elaine Lenderman. Do I have to be Editor and talk to another publisher? The CRUCIBLE, which has proved itself one of the most outstanding annuals produced in Alabama by winning the National Sweepstake Award for the '60 Crucible, costs its subscribers only a very nominal fee. The huge cost of making this great annual is defrayed by magazine sales and by the Coronation Ball. Each page truly reflects all the thought and hard work which must go into its making. 19 CRUCIBLE Assistant Editor, Sally Furse; Assistant Business Man- agers, Brad Camp and Margaret Bloch. The sponsor is Mrs. Woodward. The 1961 CRUCIBLE staff has the duty of compiling and completing the year round activi- ties 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 co-operation in helping us assemble the CRUCIBLE. We sincerely hope that you will be proud of the 1961 CRUCIBLE and cherish the memories which it contains for many years. 61 STAFF LEFT: Sports Ed- itors, Sally Linebar- ger and Bill Garner. RIGHT: Typists, Carolyn Knowles and Cathy Ruther- ford. Our editor accepts on television the Sweepstakes Award won by the 1960 CRUCIBLE. A good time was had by all those who attended Journalism Clinic held for high school students all over the state. The members of the National Honor Society are selected from semesters VI and VII, 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 attain. This year the National Honor Society sent three delegates to the annual state convention which was held in Dothan. They also sponsored tutoring classes where students could come for help in their weaker subjects. NHS SPONSORS TUTORING CLASSES OLD MEMBERS: Kenneth Adams, Martha Blackshear, Jane Brown, David Carnes, Bobby Clotfelter, Kathie Dobbs, Bill Garner, Virginia George, Anna Hartbargcr, Jane Lasseter, Elaine Lenderman, Joanna Looney, Bettie Lowi, Diane Miller, Mary Margaret Page, Genie Patterson, Walter Saxon. NEW MEMBERS: Sarah Ashley, Mitch Barlow, Pat Barrett, Grace Bradbeer, Beason Camp- bell, Marian Childers, Nancy Davis, Dianne Dingier, Parker Doss, Carol Duke, Vicki Estes, Jane Flannigan, Ann Hamilton, Mar- cia Harris, Laura Hawkins, Joan Jones, Merrily Kiel, Patty Lawrence, Judy Lee, Sally Linebarger, Laura Jean Lyda, Phyllis McCarver, Pam Moore, Kay Oliver, Sandra Powell, Woody Roberts, Elaine Robinson, Cathy Rutherford, Virginia Thompson, Ricky Tinsley, Linda Tracy, Charles Vaughn, Doug Waldrup, Martha Warsham, Bobby White, John Bass, Vicki Breeden, Wesley Brock, Terry Cooper, Sally Furse, Mary Jane Gilchrist, Chester Hicks, Judy Holland, Donald Lytle, Lynn Meighan, Kaye Parnell, Jack Sewell, Philip Walton, Ruth Wells, Virginia Wiggins. LEFT: The officers of the National Honor Society are: President, Kenneth Adams; Vice President, Bettie Lowi; Secretary, Ginger George; Treasurer, Walter Saxon; Chaplain, Genie Patter- son. The sponsor is Mrs. Richard Schmitz. RIGHT: Following the induction as- sembly, a reception was held for parents and the new members. The members of the Quill and Scroll are: Anna Hartbarger, Laura Jean Lyda, Nancy Rogers, Joanna Looney, Ann Hamilton, Joy Bridges, Jane Brown, Margaret Bloch, Jeannie Patterson, Judy Gordon, Mary Margaret Page, Mike Williams, Bill Basenberg, Robert Gamble, Blaine Lenderman, Bettie Lowi. The newly inducted members are: Kay Parnell, Joan Smith, Sue Hutcheson, Vivian Walker, Ginger George, Linda Erwin, Judy Cole, Carolyn Knowles, Walter Saxon, Paula Daniels, Donna Johnson, Lynn Meig- han, Virginia Wiggins, Nicki Schrej, Sally Furse, Ruth Wells, Phil Walton, Iris Clark, Brenda Vann, Justin Franklin, Richard Leach, Pinkie Bradbeer, Phil Knight, Bill Garner, Brad Camp, Tommy Rouse, Cathy Rutherford, Virginia Thompson, Martha Black- shear, Ar-Hi Cross, and Sally Linebarger. QUILL AND SCROLL STRESSES JOURNALISM The Quill and Scroll Honorary Society of Gadsden High School has long cherished its literary ideals and striving ambitions. Membership in the Sarah Elizabeth Mason Chapter has been a goal reached only by those students who have aspired' to do their best in the literary field. Superior work in Journalism or school publications and the maintenance of a B average are only a few require- ments for induction into this society. LEFT: The officers of the Quill and Scroll are: Presi- dent, Jeannie Patterson; Vice President, Mike Williams; Secretary, Laura Jean Lyda; Treasurer, Nancy Rogers; Re- porter, Joanna Looney; Chap- lain, Robert Gamble. The sponsor is Miss Perkins. RIGHT: Guest speaker this year for the Quill and Scroll was Mr. Mickey Williams of the Gadsden Times. LEFT: Serving as officers of the Student Council are: President, Bobby Clotfelter; Vice President, Kay King; Secretary, Virginia Thompson; Treasurer, Merle Young; Reporter, Laura Jean Lyda; Chaplain, Wayne McCluney; Parliamentarian, Parker Doss. The sponsors for the year have been Miss Frances Woodliff and Mrs. Mary Ambrester. LOWER LEFT: The Student Council was responsible for this beautiful float which carried the Homecoming Maids and the Queen. The Student Council aids relations at Gadsden High School by functioning as a link between the faculty and student body. The faculty has been very understanding and helpful in our many projects this year. The Council promotes and encourages student activities, schedules assembly programs, sponsors the student handbook and activity room. The Council sponsors many outstanding assembly programs. Each year we are fortunate to have enjoyable speakers whose topics vary from politics to puns to science. STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORS The members of the Student Council are: Judy Benford, Larry Bishop, Marvin Bishop, Gerald Brewer, Mickey Busby, Jane Ann Campbell, Marian Childers, David Cotton, Gregory Cusimano, Paula Daniel, Janet Davis, Kirk Folio, Linda Garmon, Steve Guice, Larry Grimes, Ray Holland, Charlotte Holt, Mike Miller, Pat Morgan. Lane McCartney, Mike McPherson, Rose Orino, Jean Ozment, Sheila Pruitt, James Roberts, Glenda Thacker, Gail Tidwell, Glenda Wellingham. Jim Wellingham, Helen Whitt, Judy Wiley, Judy Woods, Joanie Work, Dickie Schmuck, Celine Jones, Joy Bridges, Vicki Estes, Jackie Harbor, Larry Keener, Mary Moon, Jack Riley, Bobby Clotfelter, Kay King, Virginia Thompson, Merle Young, Laura Jean Lyda, Parker Doss, Wayne McCluney. 148 The main project of the Student Council has been the Stu- dent Activity Room. This project has been a dream in the mind of Mr. Dobbs, the faculty, and students for several years. This year we were privileged by the opportunity of having this dream come true. Recreation in the Activity Room in- cluded a juke box, ping-pong contests, and Limbo contests. Prizes such as picture show passes were given to the winners. With more furniture and games, the Activity Room could really be the center of student gatherings at Gadsden High School. Located next to the Activity Room is the new Bookstore. The Council buys supplies for the Bookstore and keeps them in stock for the benefit of the students. Profits from the Bookstore go into the Student Council Fund which is spent on various school and council needs. Another main project of the Council is the Student Hand- book. The handbook contains the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all the students and faculty at Gadsden High. It also contains a list of all clubs and their officers plus a section of cheers. An unforgettable night was that of the Valentine Dance sponsored by the Student Council. NEW ACTIVITY ROOM During football season the Council sponsored the sale of football programs. This is the biggest money-making project of the year. After the games the Council sponsored several sox-hops to be attended by all conquering heroes and attentive fans. Refreshments were served and we were fortunate to have the Kingsmen play. The V.I.P.'s of the Student Council rode in the Homecoming Parade. RIGHT: Ping-pong tournaments are often held in the activity room during lunch pe- riods. LOWER RIGHT: A juke box was placed in the activity room by the Student Council for those who like to dance. UPPER LEFT: The officers of the J. R. Davis Hi-Y are: President, Webb Sledge; Vice President, Parker Doss; Secretary, Mike Daugh- ter)'; Treasurer, Wayne McCluney; Chapter Chairmen, Joel Turner and Chester Hicks. Mr. J. R. Davis is the sponsor. LOWER LEFT: Beautifully displayed at Homecoming was the Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y Float. The Hi-Y for boys is a Christian organization created for the purpose of building and maintaining good character. In order to be a member, one must have a good scholastic average and be in good standing with the faculty. Each year, the Hi-Y undertakes many projects, which are beneficial to the Youth of America. The Hi-Y this year had been very active in community as well as district and state projects. Money for the Good fellows was collected by the members. Many delegates attended Pre-Youth Electoral Col- HI-Y’S ARE HOSTS The members of the J. R. Davis Hi-Y are: David Adams, Jimmy Barker, Mitch Barlow, John Bass, Jerry Bethune, Tommy Bar- nett, Mike Battles, Paul Bixler, Allen Bryant, Tommy Callan, Beason Campbell, Bobby Clotfelter, Larry Cobb, Terry Cooper, David Crain, Mike Daugherty, Parker Doss, Jimmy Floyd, Larry Frost, Bill Garner, Michael Griffin, Taylor Hardy, Jerry Helms, Chester Hicks, Graden Hill, James Hoffman, Rex Keeling, Mickey Kroelinger, Steve Lambert, Andy Lowry, Buddy Love, Wayne McCluney, Robert Nabors, Sonny Nelson, Dick Nimon, Howell Pruett, Aithur Roach, Woody Roberts, Jimmy Robins, Joe Rogers, Tommy Rouse, Webb Sledge, Tommy Smith, Tommy Jones, Mike Owens, Tandy Thomas, Albert Turner, Joel Turner, Phil Walton, Lane Weatherbee, David Whetstone, Frank Whitley, Jimmy Wilson. 150 UPPER RIGHT: The officers of the Frank Cottle Hi-Y are Presi- dent, Herman Cobb; Vice President, Mike Nipper; Secretary, Robert Gamble; Treasurer, Mike Williams; Chaplain, Ar-Hi Cross; Chapter Chairmen, Steve Taylor and Kenneth Adams. LOWER RIGHT: A typical quiet but important meeting of the Hi-Y. lege, and Youth Legislature. World Service candy mints also were sold by members to help establish Hi-Y clubs abroad. This year the Hi-Y along with the Tri-Hi-Y was host to the District Conference. This was a three day conference and members were asked to keep delegates from all over North Alabama. Indeed, to be a member of the Hi-Y is a privilege and one of the highest honors of school and community. TO DISTRICT CONFERENCE The members of the Frank Cottle Hi-Y are: Robert Gamble, Jeppy Owens, Wayne Bowen, Ronald Swafford, Donald Lytle, Terry Reeves, Wesley Brock, Gregory Cusimano, Jimmy Wheeler, Kenneth Adams, Gary Moore, Jerry Little, Ar-Hi Cross, James Hatley, Justin Franklin, Richard Leach, Cooper Owen, Ricky Tinsley, Brad Camp, Mike Owen, Darrel King, Doug Prichett, Doug Waldrup, Jimmy Skipper, Steve Copeland, Allen Phillips, Fred Hoffman, Johnny Bishop, Herman Cobb, Richard Holbrook, Bill Basenburg, Steve Taylor, Mickey Guice, Roger Hicks, Dewey Gray, Mike Nipper, Larry Cofield, Mike Williams, Jimmy Nolon, Bobby Ross, Larry Cobb, Joe Plumber, and Ronnie Livingood. 151 The members of the Alpha Tri-Hi-Y are: Cathy Sauls, Mary Moyer, Ellen Nordman, Barbara Sanders, Martha Blackshear, Avril Wilbanks, Nancy Rogers, Merle Young, Leann Myrick, Jo Ann Nevins, Mary Moon, Vicki Breeden, Nancy Schmitt, Ruthie MacPher- son, Virginia Wiggins, Ruth Wells, Martha Warsham, Carol Vernace, Sa ly Binebarger, Janice Minton, Nancy Moman, Joyce Howell, Cathy McDonald, Joan Smith, Judy Roden, Nancy Simpson, Sandra Cox, Rita Bong, Virginia Thompson, Bynn Meighan, Sandy Olson, Amelia Milam, Diane Wells, Judy Mobly, Judy Whitt, Nan Varley, Glenda Wellingham, Mary Jane Gilchrist, Peggy Pearson, and Jackie Minton. ALPHA TRI-HI-Y The members of the Alpha Tri-Hi-Y are girls chosen from the sophomore and junior classes. The requirements are a high moral standing and a C” scholastic average. The purpose is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. The slogan is 'Ture thoughts, pure words, pure actions.” This year the Alpha Tri-Hi-Y sponsored many activities and encouraged the development of Christian aims, in such ways as sponsoring a Christian Emphasis Week, collecting food for a needy BEFT: Sandy Olson, Vicki Estes, and Virginia Thompson exclaim with delight over dolls given to the Alpha Tri-Hi-Y by the Salva- tion Army to dress for the needy. RIGHT: The Chapter Chairmen of the Alpha Tri-Hi-Y are: Bon- nie Davis, Sandra Cox, Anna Hartbarger, Nancy Rogers, Pau- line Giamalva, and Marcia Har- ris. Judy Lee, Anna Hartbarger, Bonnie Barnes, Paula Daniel, Cathie Dodds, Sandy Kephart, Nancy Floyd, Vicki Breeden, Pat Rowland, Delores Hackett, Judy Cole, Ann Burnett, Kay King, Pauline Giamalva, Gail Barnett, Ginger George, Sandra Cox, Jean Atkins, Nancy Davis, Jean Dee Fennelle, Freida Cochran, Patty Lawrence, Glenda Barnett, Marcia Harris, Shelia Brogdon, Bonnie Davis, Jane Flannigan, Judith Campbell, Kay Oliver, Pinkie Bradbeer, Judy Glenn, Doris Johnston, Donna Johnson, Carolyn Forten- berry, Karen Kohler, and Meredith Camp. LENDS A HAND family at Thanksgiving, and dressing dolls for the Salvation Army. Members of Alpha Tri-Hi-Y helped with the district conference, attended Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature, and assisted all civic clubs with fund drives. Since the organization of the club twenty-two years ago, the Tri-Hi-Y has been very active and is respected by the faculty and students. RIGHT: The officers of the Alpha Tri-Hi-Y are: Presi- dent, Martha Blackshear; Vice President, Avril Wilbanks; Secretary, Jean Dee Fennel le; Treasurer, Judith Campbell, Chaplain, Sally Linebarger; Reporter, Virginia Thompson; Historian, Vicki Estes. The sponsor is Miss K. Abercrom- bie. LEFT: Tri-Hi-Y meetings en- tertain many interesting speak- ers. The officers of the Beta Tri-Hi-Y are: President, Diane Miller; Vice President, Jane Brown; Secretary, Judy Ham- mond; Treasurer, Jane Lasseter; Chaplain, Cathy Rutherford; Sergeant-at-Arms, Laura Jean Lyda; Reporter, Bettie Lowi. The sponsors are Mrs. Luker and Mrs. Marshall. Members of the Tri-Hi-Y gladly help sell Goodfellow tags for the underprivileged families of Gadsden. The members of the Beta Tri-Hi-Y are girls chosen from the sophomore and junior classes. The requirements are a high moral standing and a C” scholastic average. The purpose is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. The slogan is Pure thoughts, pure words, pure actions.” This year the Beta Tri-Hi-Y sponsored many activities and encouraged the develop- ment of Christian aims, in such ways as sponsoring a Christian Emphasis Week, collect- BETA TRI-HI-Y HAS PARTY The members of the Beta Tri-Hi-Y are: Laura Hawkins, Ann Cureton, Jane Brown, Dianne Miller, Jane Lasseter, Joanna Looney, Bettie Lowi, Glenda Hood, Sara Sheffield, Patsy Ramey, Nancy Collins, Henreitta Kile, Marie Denson, Phyllis Young, Pam Moore, Genie Patterson, Jo Ann Tolleson, Sandra Amos, Sue McCartney, Judy Gordon, Cathy Pollard, Gail Tidwell, Becky Robert- son, Vivian Walker, Cathy Rutherford, Connie Jones, Brenda Vann, Alice Austin, Brenda Benford, Cathy Sudano, Mary Margaret Page, Judy Barnes, Virginia Hill, Joan Fields, Judy Holland, Joyce Stedham, Judy Wiley. LEFT: Serving as of- ficers at Youth Legisla- ture were: Wayne Mc- C1 u n e y, Doorkeeper, House of Representatives; Eric Streed, Assistant Doorkeeper; Sandra Cox, Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk of Senate; Jane Brown, Secretary of the Senate. Chapter Chairmen of the Beta Tri-Hi-Y arc: Laura Haw- kins, Karen Long, Vivian Walker, Janet Parsons, Jo Ann Turner. ing food for a needy family at Thanksgiving, and sponsoring a party' for underprivileged children. Members of Beta Tri-Hi-Y helped with the district conference, attended Pre-Youth and Youth Legislature, and assisted all civic clubs with fund drives. Since the organization of the club twenty-two years ago, the Tri-Hi-Y has been active and is respected by the faculty and students. FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED Laura Jean Lyda, Karen Long, Sue Hutchinson, Eve Inzer, Judy Rubel, Linda Moring, Janice Kay Lyda, Elaine Robinson, Margaret Bloch, Linda Thompson, Liz Verink, Charlotte Beard, Merrily Keil, Karen Granum, Janet Parsons, Laura Herring, Janis Upton, Janice Parnell, Judy Ingersoll, Bernice Yates, Lana Umberger, Joy Bridges, Sue James, Joy Rose, Judy Hammond. Janet Semrick, Carol Cash, Brenda Vann, Jane Gramling, Cinda Martin, Pat Barrett, Cissie Hamilton, Sara Hill, Carolyn Knowles, Sally Furse, Brenda Brittian, Janis Milweed. The cheerleaders are: Jane Brown, Graden Hill, Kay King, Dick Nimon, Vicki Estes, Doug Pritchett, Carol Duke, Jack Nelson, and Tiny Feazelle. CHEERLEADERS KEEP SPIRITS HIGH The cheerleaders are a group of capable and enthusiastic young people who feel the need for school spirit and good sportsmanship at all times. They work in various ways to promote the spirit of sportsmanship. Before games, wavers are made, and the goal posts are decorated with school colors. They have cheered the team to many victories this year. LEFT: Head Cheerleader, Tiny Feazelle; Assistant Head, Jack Nelson; Substitutes, Kathy Dobbs and Johnny Bishop. RIGHT: Tiny leads the cheer- leaders and the team on to victory. The members of the G” Club are: Jane Brown, Kay King, Graden Hill, Doug Prichett, Tiny Feazell, Jack Nelson, Johnny Bishop, Vicki Estes, Carol Duke, Tommy Jones, Chester Hicks, Jim Wellingham, Kenneth Adams, Larry Rankin, Allen Bryan, Larry Ballard, Joel Turner, Terry Reeves, Bill McCormick, Beason Campbell, Mike Owen, Dick Nimon, Allen Phillips, Steve Copeland, Doug Waldrup, Don Steward, Charles Vaughn, Rex Keeling, Larry Grimes, Marcus Thrift, Gary Quarles, and Billy Wellingham. G” CLUB PROFITS FROM PROJECT The G” Club is an organization to further in- terest in athletics. It is composed 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 member- ship by playing in the district basketball tournament, by placing first, second, or third in a district track meet, or by playing in the district baseball game. Both boys and girls may be admitted for holding the posi- tion of a cheerleader. This year the G” Club sold concessions at the basketball games. The officers of the G” Club are: President, Beason Campbell; Vice President, Steve Copeland; Secretary, Chester Hicks; Treasurer, Kenneth Adams. The members of the Promethean Society are: Joe Abney, Jimmy Allen, Myron Allenstein, Charles Atkins, Jean Atkins, Alice Austin, Pat Barrett, Bob Bass, Elizabeth Baswell, Gordon Blackwell, Kay Boatwright, Sue Lynn Bowman, Joe Byers, Brad Camp, David Carnes, Sandra Kaye Coker, Sandra Cox, Greg Cusimano, Marie Denson, John Downing, Linda Erwin, Joan Fields, Jimmy Floyd, Justin Franklin, Larry Frost, Janice Gaddis, Yale Garry, Linda Garmon, Mary Jane Gilchrist, Franceta Harris, Charles Hart, Fred Hoffman, Judy Ingersoll, Eve Inzer, Harmon Jackson, Patsy Jackson, Larry Keener, Sandra Kep- hart, Phil Knight, Sandra Knight, Merrily Kiel, Larry Lankford, Richard Leach, Ronnie Livengood, Paul Lloyd, Andy Lowery, Dawn Menefee, Dudley MacPhearson, Mary Moon, Beverly Morris, Donald Neal, Kay Oliver, Cooper Owens, Kaye Parnell, Larry Payne, Linda Pollard, Sherry Rhinesmith, Carl Richardson, Donna Riddle, Tommy Rouse, Marie Robinson, Jack Rutledge, Nikki Schreij, Mike Sharp, Pat Shelly, John Seiber, Gary Silvey, Gail Smith, Vernon Smith, John Speaks, Bobby Sproul, Webb Sledge, Vivian Walker, Bill Willard, Tommy Brown, Paul Bixler, Ferris Hall, Larry Cobb, Bill Basenberg, Jo Ann Turner, James Fischer, and Richard Holbrook. PROMETHEANS ENCOURAGE DRAMATICS The Promethean Society is composed of those students who are interested in developing their abilities in dra- matic arts. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Price, who replaced Mrs. Schnabel in November, the members gain experience in acting, staging, make-up, costuming, and business management. The main purpose of the Prome- thean Society is to further dramatic arts at Gadsden High School and to help its members acquire points for the National Thespian Society. LEFT: The officers of the Promethean Society are: Presi- dent, Mary Jane Gilchrist; Vice President, Ronnie Liven- good; Secretary, Greg Cusi- mano; Treasurer, Sandra Cox. The sponsor is Mrs. Charles Price. RIGHT: Members of the Promethean Society staged a Christmas play which was en- joyed by all. The members of the National Thespians are: JoAnn Turner, Franceta Harris, Mary Jane Gilchrist, Alice Austin, Sandy Kep- hart, Pat Barrett, Joan Fields, Sandra Cox, Marie Denson, Vivian Walker, Tommy Rouse, Justin Franklin, Mitch Barlow, Larry Cobb, Paul Bixler, Brad Camp, Donald Neal, Ferris Hall, James Fischer, Ronnie Livengood, Yale Garry, David Carnes, Bill Basenberg. The newly inducted members are: Andy Lowery, Johnny Bishop, Jimmy Robbins, Ricky Holbrook, David Whetstone, Ar-Hi Cross, Richard Leach, Kay Parnell, Eve Inzer, Mary Moon, Kay Oliver, Martha Blackshear, Kay King, Linda Erwin. THESPIANS PRODUCE MANY PLAYS The aims of the National Thespian Society are two-fold: (1) to establish and promote excellence in all phases of dramatics (2) to create an active and intelligent interest in dramatic arts among students. This year the Thespians have produced many plays. Among those are Aunt Miranda’s Will,” Were You There?” and a Christmas play. The members also helped with the production of South Pacific.” BELOW: The officers of the National Thespians are: President, James Fischer; Vice President, Ferris Hail; Secretary, Sandra Kephart; Treasurer, Jo Ann Turner; Reporter, Vivian Walker. RIGHT: Were You There?” was an inspirational play given by the Thespians on Good Friday. The members of the Ushers Club are: Kenneth Adams, Bill Bascnburg, John Bass, Paul Bixler, Wesley Brock, Brad Camp, Parker Doss, Justin Franklin, Robert Gamble, Dewey Gray, Fred Hoff- man, Jimmy Jester, Larry Keener, Richard Leach, Donald Lytle, Howell Pruitt, Walter Saxon, Webb Sledge, Beason Campbell, Howell Pruitt, Fred Gielle, Bill Garner. USHERS CLUB OFFERS ITS SERVICES In 1936 The Gadsden High School Ushers Club was organized to serve as a link between the community and school. The Ushers Club is made up of Junior and Senior boys, selected by the members of the faculty. This club serves the various Civic organi- zations, such as Artist Series, Civic Music Association, and Little Theatre. It is often called upon to help in the community and by many of our school clubs. LEFT: Head Usher, Fred Gielle; Assistant Head, Bill Garner. The sponsor is Mr. J. O. Davie. RIGHT: Bill Basenberg gives the devotion at the first in- duction assembly held by the Ushers Club. Three Shades of Orange and Jungle Drums were com- bined to set the music theme for the Coronation Ball. Keeping the orchestra up to par is head Kingsman, Terry Glad- den. CORONATION BALL SET TO MUSIC BY KINGSMAN The Kingsman is an orchestra composed of young men from Gadsden High School who have special interest in dance music. They arrange the majority of their musical numbers and use them in playing for assemblies, dances, and other school activities. This year the Kingsman have played for many school functions. Among these have been the Valentine Dance, Coronation Ball, and many sox-hops. They also sponsored a Christmas assembly. The members of the Kingsman are: Terry Gladden, Ar-Hi Cross, Bobby Moody, Tommy Horn, Dewey McDougal, Tommy Small, Rodney Shamblin, Wayne Bowen, Scott Johnson, James Fischer, Jerry Little, Larry Tierce, James Akin, Mike Williams, Lane Weatherbee, and Smokey Stover. The members of the D.E.C.A. are: Jim Amberson, Margaret Lambert, Zubie Pruitt, Edward Stephens, Connie Taylor, Ralph Thrasher, Sid Waits, Helen Whitt, Loretta Young, Jamie Blevins, Gerald Brewer, Joseph Cromwell, Bob Crumpler, Tommy Davis, Rachael Gilbert, Norris Greenhaw, Wanda Johnson, Jean McKinney, Edward Mitchell, Jim Nail, Mike Pyron, James Underwood. D.E.C.A. CLUB ATTENDS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL The Distributive Education Clubs of America was organized in 1947 to develop leadership in the field of dis- tribution which would be competent, aggressive, self reliant, cooperative and patriotic. The membership is lim- ited to distributive education students. Gadsden High Chapter of D.E.C.A. became affiliated with this national organization in 1959. They have been an active club this year. During National Careers in Retailing Week they presented a radio program over W.A.A.X., had a guest speaker, and used other means of publicity for guidance in retailing. The D.E.C.A. club has had several projects for school and community betterment. The annual State Leadership Conference held in Birmingham was one of the highlights of the year. Job test and awards programs were carried on as part of the conference. The D.E.C.A. honored their employers with an Employer-Employee affair which was enjoyed by both employers and their student trainees. LEFT: The officers of the D.E.C.A. are: President, Ralph Thrasher; Vice President, Jim Amberson; Secretary, Jean Mc- Kinney; Reporter, Connie Tay- lor; Historian, Helen Whitt; Parliamentarian, Joseph Crom- well. The sponsor is Mrs. Smith. RIGHT: Mr. D.E., Gerald Brewer, displays his sparkling personality. The officers of the Renaissance Club are: President, Mary Margaret Page; Vice President, Bill Bascnberg; Secretary, Kay Oliver; Treasurer, Bettie Lowi; Chaplain, Joan Smith; Historian, Joan Jones. The sponsor is Mrs. June Bugg. RIGHT: The new members of the Renaissance Club are given emblems which signify an open book at their assembly. The newly formed Renaissance Club is an organization which encourages the importance of literature. A student may qualify by reading a certain number of classics listed on a reading list. Each member is encouraged to read by placing the number of hours he spends reading each day on a reading chart, thus acquiring quality points for membership. RENAISSANCE CLUB EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF READING The members of the Renaissance Club arc: Bonnie Davis, Judy Lee, Sandra Powell, Loretta Young, Charlotte Bryson, Dianne Miller, Laura Hawkins, Larry Keener, Martha Ann Warsham, Joan Jones, Bettie Lowi, Joanna Looney, Joan Smith, Sue Mc- Cartney, Marie Denson, Walter Saxon, Jimmy Robbins, Pat Barrett, Kay Oliver, Bill Bascnberg, Mary Margaret Page, Yale Garry, Ronald Cain, David Carnes, Paul Bixler, and Mitch Barlow. The G.H.S. Magnavox is the official organ of the student activities of Gadsden High. The purpose of the G.H.S. Magnavox is to publish the news regard- ing Gadsden High School; to help create a better un- derstanding between pupils and their parents; to keep the alumni in contact with the school; to create better school spirit; to encourage worthy school enter- prises; to foster clean sportsmanship; to serve as a median for the expression of the student opinion; to promote good scholarship; to work constantly for the welfare of our school. Fashion Editor—Grace Bradbeer; Society Editor—Ginger George; Feature Editor—Joan Smith; and Sports Editor—Tommy Rouse. G.H.S. MAGNA The Magnavox has had a very successful year in journalism. For the first time a paper has been pub- lished every month. Prior to the editions, attractive publicity posters were placed in each classroom. Many interesting and, sometimes, surprising results were obtained from the several polls conducted by the Magnavox. Circulation Managers—Joann Turner and Sue Hutcheson; Business Man- ager—Judy Gordon; and News Editor—Ann Hamilton. Ediior-in-Chiej—Joanna Looney VOX STAFF - 1961 Miss Perkins is the sponsor. Humorous, but true, glimpses were taken of people at G.H.S. Even though the work was hard, the fun and knowledge of a job well done, overshadowed any drudgery. Picture Editor—Warren Cornelius Photographer—Robert Moore v 165 The reporters for the Magnavox are: Eric Breeden, Sara Sheffield, and Iris Clark. The members of the Velvetones are: Larry Ballard, Bonnie Barnes, Wesley Brock, Shelia Brodgen, Wayne Bowen, Anne Burnett, Lynda Carter, Carol Cash, Ar-Hi Cross, Mike Daugherty, Carolyn Devine, Tommy Dubose, Jean Dee FennelIe, James Fischer, Nanci Floyd, Robert Gamble, Terry Gladden, Judy Hammond, Sue Hutcheson. Joanna Looney, Bettie Lowi, Dewey McDougal, Jean McKinney, Diane Miller, Terry Milner, Janice Minton, Gary Moore, Edward Nesbitt, Kathy Nichols, Kenneth Nunn, Janet Parsons, Genie Patterson, Brenda Pruett, Gary Pruett, Howell Pruett, Bobby Ross, Nancy Simpson, Gary Smith, Steve Taylor, Rickey Tinsley, and Phil Walton. The accompanist is Mary Ann Pounds. VELVETONES, TRIADS STAGE The Velvetones consist of advanced music students. Belonging 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 statewide 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. RIGHT: The Velvetones added much to the half time show between Gads- den and Etowah. LEFT: The officers of the Velvetones are: Presi- dent, Gary Moore; Vice President, Dewey Mc- Dougal; Secretary-Treas- urer, Genie Patterson; Chaplains, Robert Gam- ble and Betty Lowi; Li- brarian, Sue Hutcheson; Robe Chairman, Steve Taylor; Reporter, Carol Cash; Public Relations, Bobby Ross. The spon- sor is Mr. Edsel Hand. The officers of the Triads are: President, Sandra Cox; Vice President, Sharon Bishop; Secretary, Merrily Kiel; Librarian, Karen Granum; Reporter, Vivian Walker; Chaplain, Jane Lasseter; Robe Chairman, Brenda Lowery. The sponsor is Mr. Edsel Hand. Sandra Moman as Bloody Mary and Larry Ballard as Lt. Cable were among many who made South Pacific a success. THE FAMED SOUTH PACIFIC” The Triads is an advanced girls’ choir which sings in three-part harmony. The Triads have gained much recognition since they were organized in 1954 by Mr. Edsel Hand. They entertain at many social, civic, and school affairs. They also attended the district music festival last year where they received a superior rating. For this highly sought- after honor, the requirements are: Christian character, a desire for singing, and a high scholastic average. The members of the Triads are: Melonie Alford, Judy Anthony, Jean Atkins, Charlotte Beard, Sharon Bishop, Margaret Bloch, Charlotte Bryson, Carol Burke, Meredith Camp, Judy Capps, Linda Cohn, Judy Cole, Sandra Cox, Pam Culver, Brenda Edmonson, Linda Eller, Janice Gladdis, Karen Granum, Delores Hackett, Carol Headrick, Judy Holland, Marilyn Hosmer, Eve Inzer, Bonita Johnson, Donna Johnson, Connie Jones, Merrily Kiel, Jane Lasseter, Brenda Lowry, Lynn Meighan, Nancy Moman, Sandra Moman, Alice Puckett, Linda Wallace, Vivian Walker, Kathy Ward, Donna Whittle, Virginia Wiggins, Linda Wood, Lana Umberger. 167 The officers of the FTA are: President, Marcia Harris; Vice President, Nancy Davis; Secretary, Janet Semrick; Treasurer, Laura Hawkins; Reporter, Mary Margaret Page; Chaplain, Kay Oliver; Historian, Virginia George. The sponsor is Mrs. June Bugg. 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 semes- ter rank, to be approved by the present members and finally to be in good standing with the faculty. F.T.A. MEMBERS AID TEACHERS The Senior members of the FI A are: Pat Barrett, Judy Barnes, Martha Blackshear, Grace Bradbeer, Brenda Brittian, Jane Brown, Bonnie Davis, Nancy Davis, Carol Duke, Patsy Dunagan, Vicki Estes, Jane Flannigan, Dianne Frantz, Twyla Gable, Virginia George, Pauline Giamlva, Gail Gray, Ann Hamilton, Judy Hammond, Marcia Harris, Anna Hartbarger, Laura Hawkins, Virginia Hill, Sue Hutcheson, Joan Jones, Sandra Kephart, Merrily Kiel, Kay King, Suralee Klein, Carolyn Knowles, Jane Lasseter, Patty Lawrence, Sally Linebarger, Karen Long, Joanna Looney, Bettie Lowi, Laura Jean Lyda, Sue McCartney, Amelia Milam, Dianne Miller, Pat Morgan, Kay Oliver, Sandy Olson, Mary Margaret Page, Joanne Turner, Pasty Ramey, Linda Robinson, Elaine Rob- inson, Nancy Rogers, Joy Rose, Pat Rowland, Cathy Rutherford, Janet Semrick, Nancy Simpson, Virginia Thompson, Gale Tidwell, Carolyn Thrasher, Linda Tracy, Janice Upton, Dianne Wells, Avril Wilbanks. The members of the FBLA are: Sandra Amos, Gail Barnett, Glenda Barnett, Elizabeth Baswell, Ann Beck, Cathy Betz, Sharon Bishop, Jo Ann Brumback, Linda Bryant, Sherry Burgett, Wanda Bynum, Linda Carter, Marian Childers, Janice Coffey, Nancy Collins, Sandra Cox, Ann Cureton, Dianne Cushion, Patsy Dawson, Diane Dingier, Patsy Dunagan, Ann Edwards, Nancy Fow- ler, Linda Gamblin, Linda Garmon, Pauline Giamalva, Brenda Gilbreath, Patricia Goss, Linda Gramlin, Karen Granum, Corolla Gray, Helen Griffin, Becky Griffith, Betty Harwood, Janice Hatfield, Geraldine Hayes, Sandra Haynie, Sarah Hill, Charlotte Holt, Glenda Hood, Sue James, Bonita Johnson, Doris Jones, Henrietta Kile, Carolyn Knowles, Linda Lamberth, Carolyn Lankford, Joan Lewis, Lamarween Lindsey, Francine Lister, Rita Long, Donna Low, Jerry Low, Elaine Mar- tin, Gail Matthew, Phylis McCarver, Shirley McDonal, Daine Miller, Janis Milwee, Evelyn Morgan, Pam Moore, Linda Mor- ing, Beverly Morris, Cathy Nichols, Rose Orino, Jean Ozment, Donna Patterson, Faye Patterson, Gail Patterson, Peggy Pearson, Judy Pennington, Barbara Pledger, Vicic Pope, Pat Prader, Brenda Pruitt, Alice Puckett, Teresa Restauri, Bcttye Rich, Linda Roberson, Ann Roden, Judy Roden, Joy Rose, Cathy Rutherford, Martha Ryder, Wilma Sasser, Janet Semrick, Mary Sheffield, Sarah Sheffield, Sandra Sinclair, Elizabeth Sims, Shirley Sims, Gail Smith, Jo Ann Spurgon, Pat Steele, Carolyn Thrasher, Jo Ann Tolleson, Carol Tucker, Lana Umberger, Janis Upton, Brenda Vann, Liz Verink, Linda Waddell, Linda Walker, Linda Wal- lace, Patricia Wester, Patsy White, Mary Whitmore, Vicki Whorton, Sandra Wilkes, Lynda Wolfe, Glenda Wood, Kay Young, Phyllis Young. FBLA ENCOURAGES BUSINESS LEADERSHIP The Future Business Leaders of America is the national organization for the students in business education. It was founded and sponsored by the National Council for Business Education Association. The club is open to students taking a subject in the commercial department with a definite plan to enter the business world. Many projects are taken on by the FBLA each year. RIGHT: The of- ficers of the FBLA are: President, Di- ane Dingier; Vice President, Lana Um- berger; Secretary, Cathy Rutherford; Treasurer, Pam Moore; Chaplain, Sue James. The sponsors are Miss Turner and Mrs. Woodward. LEFT: New mem- bers take oath. LEFT: The officers of the F.N.C. are: President, Joan Smith; Vice President, An- nese Howard; Secretary, Grace Bradbeer; Treasurer, Beckie Hughes; Chaplain, Linda Tracy; Reporter, Pauline Gia- malva; Historian, Joyce Lang- ley. The sponsors are Mrs. Ruth Walker and Miss Billie Taylor. RIGHT: Joan Smith pins an orchid on Miss Francis Wood- liff, our school nurse. The Future Nurses Club is composed of students who wish to learn about the nursing profession and other health professions. Since its organization last year, the F.N.C. has completed several useful projects to acquaint the members with the phases of health work. The members have worked at the hospital and have visited and brought cheer into the lives of elderly people in the nursing homes. For each hour spent in some health sendee, a member earns one quality point. Special recognition is given those earning the most quality points. The hi-lite of the spring was the Annual F.N.C. Convention held at the University of Alabama. There the members learned ways to improve their club and were given information on all schools of nursing in Alabama. FNC MEMBERS STRIVE FOR QUALITY POINTS Members of the Future Nurses Club are: Judy Benford, Gloria Boyle, Grace Bradbeer, Charlotte Bryson, Jean Bunton, Frieda Cochran, Kay Coker, Eunice Cushing, Bonnie Davis, Frieda Downey, Linda Duke, Linda Erwin, Linda Fulmer, Pauline Giamalva, Carolla Gray, Elaine Hadaway, Ann Hamilton, Geraldine Hayes, Charlotte Holt, Annese Howard, Beckie Hughs, Kathy Joyner, Linda King, Joyce Langley, Joanna Looney, Janice Kay Lyda, Elizabeth Manning, Linda Mason, Sue McCartney, Pat Morgan, Sylvia Neal, Sandra Powell, Becky Raley, Donna Riddle, Joan Smith, Nancy Smith, Joyce Stedham, Linda Tracy, Nan Varley, Jane White, Vivian Walker. The members of the Junior Red Cross are: Becky Lumpkin, Melba Amberson, Karen Miller, Dickie Jackson, Kathy McDonald, Randy Brown, Nancy Davis, Zandra Redman, Cathy Rutherford, Glenda Prickett, Steve Guice, Jo Ann lollcson, Eddie Wright, Janice Kay Lyda, Myrna Busby, Becky Griffith, Pam Moore, Jimmy Allen, Bruce Benefield, Judy Cole, Kendall Tray- lor, Larry Bishop, Annese Howard, Jane White, Pat Rowland, Doris Johnson, Pauline Giamalva, Elaine Reynolds, Kenny Massey, Paula Sinard, Kay Young, Judy Gielle, Sam Downey, Judy Holland, Virginia Wiggins, Wesley Brock, Fred Gielle, Mary Jane Gilchrist, and Tommy Burnett. RED CROSS PROMOTES INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING The Red Cross of Gadsden High School is a service club whose main goal is to serve others and bring about understanding among all nations. This past year the members have tried to promote international understanding through sending an album, con- taining pictures of our state, community, and school, to a foreign nation. Also many sendee projects have been held including the annual enrollment drive. LEFT: The officers of the Red Cross are: President, Judy Holland; Vice Presi- dent, Fred Gielle; Secre- tary, Mary Jane Gilchrist; Treasurer, Jo Ann Tolle- son; Chaplain, Cathy Mc- Donald. The sponsor is Mrs. Betty Watford. RIGHT: The scrapbook made by the Red Cross was sent abroad. G.H.S. MARCHING BAND James Akin Walter Arnold Benny Benefield Bruce Benefield Wayne Bowen Don Bradford Ann Burnett Ar-Hi Cross Mike Daugherty Bonnie Davis Sandra Everett James Fischer Max Frazier Lamar Gilbert Terry Gladdin Pam Grambling Gerald Gregory Mike Griffith Judy Hammond Taylor Hardy Lawrence Herman Tommy Horne Wayne Humphrey Jimmy Larrison Jerry Little Rita Long Lloyd Matthews Dewey McDougal Diane Miller Bobby Moody Edward Nesbitt Charles Nichols Jeannie Patterson Pat Owens Zandra Redman Sherrie Rhinesmith Linda Sanders Nancy Schmitt Dicky Schmuck Patsy Ramey Jimmy Robbins Joy Rose Pat Rowland Ronnie Scott Tommy Stadom Albert Turner Martha Washam Lane Weatherbce Betty Weiss Jimmy Wheeler David Whetstone Mike Williams Liz Verink Ronnie Matthews Mike Atkins Judy Athens Charley Atkins Jimmy Barker Larry Bowen Gloria Boyle Mike Kein David Camp Tommy Carlisle Mark Chambers Janis Clifton Cathye Cole Gary Copeland Barry Cox Jimmy Sue Curry Weldon Curry Eunice Chusing Sammy Dabbs Charles Davis Rodney Shamblin Gloria Shew Tommy Small Gary Smith Tray Talley Nancy Davis Sandra Gaylor Dink Glosser Dewey Gray Sidney Griffith 2 Delores Hackett Jerry Hancock Jackie Harbor David Harwood Wayne Hicks David Hill Jimmy Houston David Howard Sally Inzer Tommy Jesser Larry Johnson Scott Johnson Connie Jones Gary Clotzman Peggy Lee Donald Lytle Kenny Massey James Matthews David Mayo Mike Miller Pug Mullican Jackie Mincey Michael Moore Mike Mynatt David Owens Ray Pierson David Pounds Brenda Powell Ronald Ratledge Gloria Thornton Larry Thornton Larry Tierce Kendall Traylor Carol Vernace Judy Vines Cecile Warsham Estell Weiss Kenny Whisenant Susan Wilson Barbara Wrenn Bobby Sproul The Gadsden High School Marching Band appears before more people than any other or- ganization in the school. Ap- pearances include football games, civic parades, and various other performances. RIGHT: The able director of the band is Mr. Dewey Country- man. LOWER RIGHT: Officers of the band are: Captain, Mike Daugherty; Co- Captain, James Akin; Secretary- Treasurer, Genie Patterson; Assist- ant Secretary- Treasurer, Diane Miller; Chaplain, Larry Johnson; Reporter, Mike Williams. An asset to our Tiger band is Drum Major Lane Weatherbee. An added attraction this year is Feature Twirler Pat Rowland. Adding a lot to the band are the Tigerettes Gloria Boyles, Delores Hackett, Sally Inzer, Judy Athens, Bonnie Davis, Assistant Head, Cathy Cole, Rita Long, Dianne Miller, Head. LEFT: Filling in when necessary are Substitute Majorette Kendall Traylor and Substitute Tigerette Nancy Schmitz. RIGHT: The band could not survive without their managers, Mackey Bur- ford, Wayne Humphrey, and Jimmy Robbins. Trumpets, Tubas, French Horns CONCERT 19 Clarinet Drums BAND 61 oe� . CJarinel 175 The members of the Art Club are: Jean Atkins, Brenda Plunkett, Judy Glenn, Pat Cook, Verlon Smith, Ann Phillips, Elizabeth Wilson, Marion Gunst, Pat McCowan, Linda Tracy, Sue James, Sandra Amos, Jane Gibson, Sherry Burgett, Marion Childers, Faye Mitchell, Steve Temple, Thomas Whitten, Edwin Pickard, Brent Lee, Rennie Fcazelle, Jackie Lowery, Richard Alford, James Sim- mons, Pete Cox, Larry Bishop, Johnny Bishop, Carl Clark, Carol Wolfe, Jack Thrasher, Kenny Brooks, Paul Bixler, and Larry Smith. ART CLUB BOASTS STATE WINNERS The Art Club was organized to help beautify the school and grounds, introduce to the students better art, offer training in art, provide wholesome and beneficial relaxa- tion, 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. Members of the Art Club participate in local, state, and national art contests. This year the Art Club had two state winners, a First place winner and an honorable mention. LEFT: The officers of the Art Club are: President, Larry Bishop; Vice President, Thomas Whitten; Secretary, Jane Gibson; Treasurer, Sue James. The sponsor is Mrs. Charles Price. RIGHT: James Simmons, First Place winner in the state Hire the Handicapped poster contest, and Steve Temple, Honorable Mention, are shown looking at their recent honors. RIGHT: Enjoying their hobby of sewing arc Pauline Gia- malva and Marie Denson. The officers of the Hobby Club are: President, Jimmy Robbins; Vice President, Wesley Brock; Secretary, Merrily Kiel; Treasurer, Pat Barrett. The sponsor is Mrs. Eula Bumpers. HOBBY CLUB USES TIME WELL The Hobby Club was organized in 1953 by Mrs. Eula Bumpers. Its purpose is to encouarge 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. The members of the Hobby Club are: Cissi Hamilton, Judy Lee, Eunice Cushing, Sandra Powell, Eve Inzer, Ginger George, Merrily Kiel, Pat Barrett, Wesley Brock, Bobby Clotfelter, Lynn Lee, Herman Cobb, Judy Glenn, Jimmy Robbins, Lewis Pardue, Pat Mitchell, Barbara Pledger, Judy Glenn, Pat Cook, and James Simmons. 177 The members of the Library Club are: Mike Battles, Kay Boatwright, Eddie Burk, Noble Yocum, Susan Gibson, Darrel King, Kathy Joyner, Shirley McDonald, Susan Prickett, Fleda Robertson, Linda Mason, Pat Damron, Gloria Campbell, Judy Gielle, Brenda Plunkett, Joan Cook, Gerladine Hayes, Jack Sewell, Johnny Norton, John Troxell, Joe Garmony, Winfred Hayes, Keith Walton, Ray Rosson, John Narramore, John Walden, and Buddy Hefner. LIBRARY ADDS PERIODICAL ROOM 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 widely for enjoyment, to improve library service to students and faculty, to encourage and aid students in the use of the library profession. Student assistants process all new books, check books out and in, type, file, keep records, and perform various clerical duties. By the addition of new quarters for periodicals the reference collection is no longer crowded into a small space. Reference books now shelved on well lighted spacious shelves are much easier to use. RIGHT: The officers of the Li- brary Club are: President, John Narramore; Vice President, Kay Boatwright; Secretary, Pat Damron; Reporter, Buddy Hefner. The spon- sor is Miss Kathryn Abercrombie. LEFT: Members of the Library Club, Noble Yocum, Buddy Hef- ner, and Kathy Joyner help repair books. The members of the Pep Club are: Nikki Schreij, Linda Fulmer, Sally Linebarger, Merrily Keil, Janet Semrick, Gail Smith, Ronny Matthews, Laura Hawkins. Nancy Rogers, Vivian Walker, Larry Frost, Gregory Cusimano, Woody Roberts, Margaret Bloch, Judy Holland, Pauline Giamalva, Avril Wilbanks, Kay Parnell, Phyllis Young, Mary Margaret Page, Cissy Hamilton, Judy Hammond, Margaret Saxon. Marvin Self, Cinda Martin, Pat Barrett, Kay Oliver, Bobby Clotfelter, Ricky Holbrook, G. T. Evatt, Jackie Lowery, Mike Nipper, Robert Nabors, Fred Gielle, and Sandy Kephart. PEP CLUB BOOSTS TIGER SPIRIT The Pep Club, newly organized this year, has done a tremendous job of promoting spirit at football games. As their project they sold sweat shirts which had a tiger head across the front and Gadsden High School above it. The members organized a card section where cards were flashed which were fixed with slogans 'TEA GADSDEN,” BEAT (the football team being played). They also made and sold megaphones to be used at the games. LEFT: The officers of the Pep Club are President, Vivian Walker; Vice President, Sandy Kephart; Secretary, Pauline Giamal- va; Treasurer, Pat Bar- rett; Chaplain; Janet Semrick; Reporter, Kay Oliver; Public Relations, Avril Wilbanks. The sponsor is Mrs. Walker. RIGHT: Pep Club mem- bers hard at work making posters to help boost spirit. INTERCLUB COUNCIL The members of the Interclub Council are LOWER ROW, Left to Right: Martha Blackshear, Diane Miller, Joan Smith, Vivian Walker, Diane Dingier, Joanna Looney. MIDDLE ROW, Left to Right: Judy Holland, Gregory Cusimano, Mitch Barlow, James Fischer, Kenneth Adams, Marcia Harris. UPPER ROW, Left to Right: Mary Margaret Page, Jimmy Robbins, Taylor Hardy, Beason Campbell, Webb Sledge, Bill Basenberg, Herman Cobb, Bobby Clotfclter. The Sponsor is Miss Woodliff. The Interclub Council is an organization of all club presidents and helps to regulate club meetings. CHECKERS CLUB The members of the Checkers Club are LOWER ROW, Left to Right: Gregory Cusimano, Dudley McPherson, Larry Frost, Larry Keener. MIDDLE ROW, Left to Right: Mike Daughtery, Marvin Self, Fred Gielle, Taylor Hardy, Ar-Hi Cross. TOP ROW, Left to Right: Gerald Gregory, Mike Williams, Bill Basenberg, Kenneth Godfrey, Howell Pruett, James Akin. The Sponsor is Mr. Countryman. The Checkers Club is a service club and as its project has bought a Bible for the school. 180 CHESS CLUB The members of the Chess Club are: Marvin Self, G. T. Evatt, Kirk Folio, Larry Frost, Gregory Cusimano, Charley Atkins, Larry Cobb, Geffrey Drew, Ronnie Hei, Danny Reynolds, Jackie Lowery, Richard Holbrook, Fred Gielle, Yale Garry. The Sponsor is Mr. J. R. Davis. The Chess Club meets once a week to match wits with chess men. STAGE MANAGERS Stage Managers are David Whetstone, Lamar Gilbert, Bill McCormick. The advisor is Mr. Robert Lamon. The Stage Managers are responsi- ble for the lighting and sound ef- fects for the school auditorium. 181 SUBSCRIPTION AND AD STAFF Members of the Subscription and Ad Staff are: Betty Rich, Greg Cusimano, Sally Linebarger, Ruth Wells, Sally Furse, Charlotte Beard, Virginia Wiggins, Merle Young, Andy Lowery, Bobby Jones, Bill Garner, Eddie Burke, Bill Basenberg, Brenda Brittian, Marcia Harris, Cathy Rutherford, Carolyn Knowles, Cinda Martin, Michael Moore, Charlotte Bryson, Walter Saxon, Kenneth Adams, and Court Hurst. The Subscription and Ad Staff are functions of the CRUCIBLE Staff. Their purpose is to encourage the sale of annuals in the school and to sell ads to the merchants of Gadsden. It is indeed an honor to be a member of the Subscription and Ad Staff as they are a service to the school and community. MATH CLUB ORGANIZED The National High School and Junior College Mathematics Club is an organization whose purpose is to aid in developing sound scholarship and in promoting the enjoyment of mathematics among high school students. Members of the Math Club are: Sandra Powell, Cathy McDonald, Kay Parnell, Mary Jane Gilchrist, Margaret Bloch, Jean At- kins, Linda Tracy, Elaine Lenderman, Betti Lowi, Joanna Looney, Eve Inzer, Judith Campbell, Carolyn Fortenberry, Jane Gramling, Connie Jones, Judy Mobly, Lewis Pardue, Terry Cooper, Mitch Barlow, Wesley Brock, Ricky Tinsley, Bill Garner, Brad Camp, Sonny Nelson, John Bass, Yale Garry, Woody Roberts, and Jimmy Robins. JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE The officers of the Junior Academy of Science are: President, Jimmy Robbins; Vice President, Mitch Barlow; Secretary and Treasurer, G. T. Evatt; Junior Representative, Wesley Brock; Sophomore Representative, Gary Smith. The sponsor is Mr. J. O. Davie. The Junior Academy of Science Club is a science club that regulates science projects, sponsors school science fairs, and also delegates attend the Regional Science Fair. DEBATE TEAM The Debate Team this year placed Gadsden High School among the top nine schools in the state with their performance in Tuscaloosa at the state convention. The members of the Debate Team are: Cathy McDonald, Franceta Harris, Mary Jane Gilchrist, Mitch Barlow, Margaret Saxon, Larry Keener, Marie Denson, Judy Mobly, Phillip Knight, Larry Cobb, Ralph Abney, and Yale Garry. The sponsor is Mrs. Price and Mr. Henesly, a local lawyer, is the coach. 183 185 Members of the Tiger Football Team are—TOP ROW: Mike Owen, Rodney Helms, Terry Reeves, Webster Madison. Garry Quarries (manager), Larry Grimes (manager), Larry Cofield, Kenny Pierce, Ronnie Billingsley, Steve Taylor, Rex Keeling, Roy White, Buddy Love, Jimmy Skipper, Steve Copeland (co-captain). SECOND ROW: Chester Hicks, Tommy Jones, Allen Bryan, Cecil I960 GADSDE TIG 186 Brown, Jack Riley, Wayne McCluney, Ray Forney. BOTTOM ROW: David Whitt, Bob Beason, Mickey Busby, Kenneth Adams, Steve Lambert, Jimmy Abernathy, Beason Campbell (co-captain), Tony Terry, Bill McCormick, Wesley Brock (manager), Tommy King, Bill Sherman (manager). N HIGH SCHOOL ERS 187 COACH JERRY WATFORD Coach Watford came to G.H.S. in 1956 and led the Tigers to a 1-6-2 season. The next three seasons, the Tiger teams marched to blazing marks of 9-0-1, 7-2-1, and 9-1. Last year, the Tigers suffered unfortunate circumstances on a couple of occa- sions and finished with a 4-5-1 record. During his five year career at Gadsden High School, Coach Watford has compiled a very impressive 30-14-5 record. Surely we, the student body, are very sad to learn of Coach Watford's leaving G.H.S., and we wish him as much success as he has had with us. 188 COACH ROBERT McKEE Coach McKee received a B.S. and M.A. degree from Auburn University. He came to G.H.S. this year to serve as backfield coach and baseball coach. COACH JACK GREEN Coach Green serves as the line coach of the football team and as coach of the track team, which he led to second in the state. He holds a B.S. and M.A. degree from the University of Alabama. COACH FRED NEWCOME Coach Newcome is a grad- uate of Auburn University where he received his B.S. and M.A. degree. He serves as our basketball coach and really turned in a fine season. TIGERS SUBMIT TO TIGERS, 27-13 Gadsden receives and starts from their own 40. Bryan, Jones, and Adams with Cope- land’s catches drive to the one. Adams, then drives over; PAT, good, Gadsden kicks and Dothan sets up shop at their 44. Long pass gives Dothan a score; PAT blocked. Dothan takes over after a Gadsden punt and in 8 plays, they score; PAT, good. Dothan has ball on their 18—fumble! Gadsden takes over. Bryan, to the 4. Adams slants in for the score; PAT, missed. Gadsden kicks an on-sides kick. Ball recovered on Dothan’s 34. Copeland, Bryan, and Jones move it to the 4. Dothan’s defense holds and it’s their ball on the 2. At halftime, it’s 13-13. In the second half, neither team could roll until Dothan got a break when Jones fumbled at the Tiger 25. Dothan took it over in 3 plays; PAT, good. Gadsden took the kick and picked up yardage until McCormick fumbled at Gadsden’s 46. Dothan im- mediately drove to the three and made the score on the next try; PAT, good. Gadsden tried to regain some needed points in the final minutes through the air, but Dothan in- tercepted 2 of the passes and thus halted Gadsden's attempts to win their first game of the season. GADSDEN TOPPLES BUTLER, 26-6 Gadsden wins the toss and elect to receive; Butler kicks and Gadsden starts from their 43. Fumble! Butler's ball and they began to roll. Butler moves to the 14 and 2 plays later, they score; PAT, missed. Again Gadsden receives, but this time they move 70 yards with the Campbell-Copeland pass combination moving most of the way. Helms drives in from the 5; PAT, no good. Gadsden kicks, but holds Butler and takes over; again Campbell’s throwing leads the way. Pierce grabs a pass for the score; PAT, good. Gadsden has a 13-6 halftime lead. Midway through the third quarter. Brown recovers a fumble on Butler’s 10. Helms goes in for the score; PAT, no good. Gadsden’s defense holds and they start from their 15. Love comes in and tosses a pass to Copeland, who falls in for the TD; PAT, no good. Gadsden 2 5-Butler 6. The rest of the game was dominated by the defensive units of both teams. As Camp- bell fumbles at mid-field, the final horn sounds. YARDSTICK GADSDEN BUTLER 13 First Downs 11 150 Yards Rushing 195 9 Passes Tried 17 9 Passes Completed 3 0 Had Intercepted 0 30 Penalties 45 191 ETOWAH TRIPS GADSDEN, 18-13 Gadsden kicks off and Etowah moves, but is held. Gadsden punts. Etowah gets started, but suddenly, Copeland intetcepts a pass and gallops 80 yards to score; PAT, good. Etowah comes back after a Gadsden fumble and scores; PAT, no good. Gadsden re- ceives and moves for 2 first downs—McCormick breaks loose and scores; PAT, no good. Late in the second quarter, Etowah starts a march and scores; PAT, missed. At half- time, Gadsden 13-Etowah 12. In the third quarter, Gadsden and Etowah fought up and down the field, but neither one was able to score. Late in the fourth quarter, Etowah starts at Gadsden’s 15 with a first down. Marler drives in for the TD; PAT, no good. Gadsden marches back, but is unable to score and Etowah gets the ball and runs out the clock. YARDSTICK GADSDEN ETOWAH 9 First Downs 12 128 Yards Rushing 167 15 Passes Tried 10 3 Passes Completed 4 1 Had Intercepted 1 25 Penalties 70 192 TIGERS RIP AGGIES, 39-6 For the whole first quarter both teams fought to 0-0 tie. In the second quarter Camp- bell sneaked over from the 1; PAT, missed. Owens recovered an Aggie fumble and Bryan carried it in from the 1; PAT, good. Stewart recovered a fumble moments later and'in 3 plays Adams went in; PAT; missed. In third quarter, Jones recovered a fumble and drove the Tigers 67 yards for the score; PAT, missed. Albertville came right back and scored their lone T.D. with a 64-yard run; PAT, missed. YARDSTICK GADSDEN ALBERTVILLE 14 First Downs 0 165 Yards Rushing 115 14 Passes Tried 17 9 Passes Completed 2 0 Had Intercepted 2 48 Penalties 50 193 LANIER FALLS TO TIGERS, 14-7 In the first quarter, Lanier dominates offensive proceedings, but is not able to score. Gadsden takes over at their 20 after a Lanier punt goes into the end-zone. A hand-off from Campbell to Love and a pass to Copeland puts Gadsden close; Bryan goes in for the score, Campbell’s PAT, good. At halftime, Gadsden 7-Lanier 0. Lanier kicks off to Gadsden and holds them for four downs. McCluney’s punt puts Lanier in business at the Gadsden 23. Poets cash in on the break and score; PAT, good. All tied up! Gadsden gets ball on the 36 and sets up shop. Passes from Love to Copeland and from Campbell to Love give Gadsden the score; PAT, good. For the rest of the game, fumbles mar any big drive by either team and Gadsden wins its homecoming over Sidney Lanier. YARDSTICK GADSDEN LANIER 12 First Dowirs 13 111 Yards Rushing 148 12 Passes Tried 15 7 Passes Completed 2 0 Had Intercepted 2 40 Penalties 5 194 ENSLEY LUCKS BY GADSDEN, 21-20 Gadsden receives and on the second play of the game, Love threw a long pass to Hicks, who ran it over for the score; PAT, good. In the second quarter, Gadsden started from their 20 and Bryan raced 78 yards to the 2. Then the lights went out and an hour and a half later, Copeland scored; PAT, good. Later Gadsden blocked an Ensley punt and scored again with Campbell carrying it over; PAT, missed. Halftime, Gadsden leading 20-7. In the third quarter, Ensley blocked McCluney’s punt and scored on the next play; PAT, perfect. After a pass interception, which Ensley ran back to score, the ball changed hands a few times. Suddenly another Gadsden punt and Ensley raced 80 yards to score, but on the way he stepped out of bounds and it was not called. The PAT was good and Gadsden lost a heart breaker, 21-20. YARDSTICK GADSDEN ENSLEY 9 First Downs 11 245 Yards Rushing 153 9 Passes Tried 6 1 Passes Completed 3 0 Had Intercepted 0 46 Penalties 20 195 BULLDOGS UPSET TIGERS, 14-7 Anniston came to play ball, and play ball they did. For the whole first half, Gadsden and Anniston fought to a 0-0 tie. Early in the third quarter, Gadsden got started and finally Bryan dived in from the 2; PAT, good. Anniston immediately came back and late in the same period scored a TD and the PAT. Gadsden stormed right back, but fumbled at Anniston’s 25. Anniston was in business and moved up field for the score; PAT, good. For the first time in 6 years Anniston beat Gadsden. GADSDEN FUMBLES TO GUNTERSVILLE, 26-6 In the first quarter, Campbell fumbled on the Tiger 40, and in a very few plays Gun- tersville scored; PAT, good. Gadsden came back and scored on a 53-yard pass from Campbell to McCormick; PAT, no good. Guntersville scored 2 more times in the second quarter, which resulted from a Gadsden fumble and a pass interception. Both PAT’s were no good, and Guntersville led 19-6 at the half. Gadsden came back in the third quarter and held Guntersville, but also, Guntersville held the Tigers, and neither one scored. Guntersville struck quickly in the fourth quarter and scored; PAT, good. Gadsden tried to come back, but to no avail. GADSDEN TRAMPLES SANSOM, 34-0 Gadsden kicked and Sansom started down the field, but Love recovered a fumble and Gadsden was in business. Gadsden faltered, but got the ball on Sansom’s 35 after an exchange of punts. Jones and Hicks moved to the 2 and Bryan crashed in for the TD; PAT, good. Sansom came back with the kick, but were stopped and forced to punt. Gadsden started from their 32 and 7 plays later, Bryan carried it over; PAT, good. After the next kick off, Sansom fumbled and Love recovered at Sansom’s 23. Helms broke through from the 16 and scored; PAT, missed. Gadsden kicked and again Gadsden recovered a fumble at the Rebel's 36. A pass to McCormick went to the 3 and Hicks carried it in; PAT, good. Gadsden scored again in the third quarter, after recovering a fumble. This time, Adams scooted in from the 7; PAT, good. Gadsden got started and scored again, but a penalty nullified the TD, while a fumble halted another drive. YARDSTICK GADSDEN SANSOM 12 First Downs 9 241 Yards Rushing 48 7 Passes Tried 10 3 Passes Completed 4 1 Had Intercepted 2 25 Penalties 55 GADSDEN TIES ETOWAH 0-0 IN CHARITY BOWL A large crowd watched as Etowah held Gadsden numerous times and as the underdog Gadsden stopped Etowah. During the course of the game, neither team got within the other’s 20-yard line. This was, by far, one of Gadsden’s greatest moral victories over the Etowah Blue Devils. Gadsden played remarkably well, with their defense carrying a lot of the load, but also, the offense was very sharp. YARDSTICK GADSDEN ETOWAH 13 First Downs 12 148 Yards Rushing 111 8 Passes Tried 10 2 Passes Completed 3 0 Had Intercepted 0 15 Penalties 40 199 ABOVE: Vicki Estes for Mike Owen, escorted by Herman Cobb; Glenda Barnett for Tommy Jones, es- corted b y Dicky Jackson. 200 FOOT SPO IN Martha Blackshear for Beason Campbell, escort- ed by Richard Leach; Jo ABOVE: Charlotte Beard for Chester Hicks, escorted by Brad Camp; Loretta Bullock for Allen Bryan, escorted by Claude Witcher. BALL SORS Ann Price for Joel Turn- er, escorted by Parker Doss. ABOVE: Elaine Lenderman for Kenneth Adams, escorted by Bobby Corf man; Brenda Vann for Don Ste- wart, escorted by Marvin Self; Joy Bridges for Doug Waldrup, escorted by Webb Sledge. ABOVE: Brenda Brittain for Terry Reeves, escorted by Webb Sledge; Cinda Martin for Buddy Love, escorted by Roger Hicks. JIMMY ABERNATHY Center JACK RILEY Halfback JOEL TURNER Center mm '- • A'-o: TERRY REEVES Guard REX KEELING End BEASON CAMPBELL Quarterback Co-Captain DAVID WHITT Quarterback CECIL BROWN Fullback MIKE OWEN Guard TOMMY JONES Halfback TOMMY SMITH Quarterback RAY FORNEY End TOMMY JENNINGS Center DOUG WALDRUP Tackle MICKEY BUSBY Halfback JIMMY SKIPPER End TOMMY KING Center TONY TERRY End BILL DOYLE Tackle MARCUS THRIFT Tackle ALLEN BRYAN Halfback BILL McCORMICK Halfback BOB BEASON Halfback , KENNY ADAMS Halfback DON STEWART Tackle WAYNE McCLUNEY Tackle LARRY COFIELD Tackle STEVE TAYLOR Tackle WEBSTER MAD.IS Guard - m?.; k. - ,;•. ■■- 'Vv- . STEVE COPELAND Co-Captain End ... %; - - vVt hi' ■■ ■■':- Ait: ' ■ 5 «£ A ✓•■■•I'?' ,A •' -L, ,� £«-V • •’ f'SrB:y:n?7 r-r:-.. The managers are: Bill Sherman, Gary Quarles, m mUf . ... ....... -V • . •. .. .. ■■; • . ________________________________________________________ and Larry Grimes. ‘■■'V % ■ 2QZ 1960-1961 BASKETBALL TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Newcome, Jimmy Wilson, Buddy Love, Mickey Guice, Charles Vaughn, Kenneth Pierce, Tandy Thomas, Roger Hicks, Frank Whitley, Mickey Grigsby. THE SCOREBOARD WE THEY Albertville 61 90 Tuscaloosa 55 77 Etowah 68 55 Guntersville 64 67 Geraldine 95 55 Guntersville 47 44 Albertville 66 74 Anniston 69 36 Sardis 65 39 Butler 59 60 Etowah 45 38 Alexandria 61 56 WE THEY Etowah 46 44 Sansom 47 43 Butler 55 76 Etowah 60 56 Albertville 68 72 Alexandria 60 54 Glencoe 76 60 Guntersville 60 59 ♦♦♦Walter Welbourn 70 62 ♦♦♦Etowah 82 69 Alexandria 78 87 ♦♦♦Talladega 62 81 Shades Valley Invitational Tournament NEAC Tournament Sixth District Tournament 209 ROGER HICKS MICKEY GRIGSBY TANDY THOMAS BUDDY LOVE CHARLES VAUGHN 210 B A S K E T B A L L JIMMY WILSON KENNY PIERCE FRANK WHITLEY DOUG PRITCHETT (Manager) MICKEY GUICE SNAPS All right, boys, let’s score some! Charles Vaughn goes in for two. Gadsden controls ball on tip-off. BASKET 212 SNAPS Shake hands, boys, and come out fighting. Tigers on offense in our gym. BALL Vaughn controls ball against Etowah. 213 Charles Vaughn tips” against Etowah. B” TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT: Marvin Bishop, Jimmy Glidewell, Ronald Thomason, Dan Adams, Ronnie Billingsley, Dickie Jackson, Larry Starling, Monty Thurman, Court Hurst, Coach Newcome. 214 Members of the 1960-61 Wrestling Team are: Phi! Phillips, Jack Hart, Ray Forney, Bill Samples, Larry Frost, Jim Wellingham, Richard Garbe, Gary McBride, and David Adams. (Not pictured Mickey Kroelinger.) TIGER MATMEN PLACE FOUR IN STATE MATCHES The 1960-61 edition of the Tiger Wrestling Team, under the leadership of Capt. Jim Wellingham and Coach Lee Hamilton, placed 5 men in the State Wrestling Tourna- ment. This record is very enviable considering that the team is now in just its fourth season. The won-lost record of the team was not very impressive. They won four and lost thirteen. Most of the ones that they lost were against teams that have been in wrestling for many years. Although the team’s record was not too good this year, we, the students of G.H.S., can look forward to the years when Gadsden teams will control the State Tournament. GARY McBRIDE 145-lb. Class RAY FORNEY 175-lb. Class DAVID ADAMS 138-lb. Class 216 PHIL PHILLIPS 175-lb. Class RICHARD GARBE 133-lb. Class BILL SAMPLES Unlimited Class Pictured at left are the members of the Wrestling Team that placed in the Mar- shall County Invitational Tournament: Richard Garbe, 4th; David Adams, 3rd; Ray Forney, 4th; Larry Frost, 3rd; Jim Wellingham, 4th; also all of these placed in the State Tournament. 217 Members of the Track Team are: TOP ROW: Mickey Kroelinger, Mickey Grigsby, Johnny Huie, Roy Jones, Steve Copeland, Tommy Jones. BOTTOM ROW: Terry Henson, Dick Nimon, Bill McCormick, Cecil Brown, Jimmy Nolen, Milton Smith. TRACK TEAM WINS SECOND IN STATE Terry Henson and Bill McCormick led the Tiger Thinclads to a second place in the State. McCormick had by far his greatest day as he equaled or broke four records. Henson’s finish in the mile run gave the Tigers the needed points for the second place win. Not only did the Tigers win in the State, but'also in the county, district, and other relays. Our hats off to Coach Jack Green and his fine track team of 1961. 218 DICK NIMON Senior FRANK WHITLEY Junior STEVE COPELAND Senior JIMMY NOLEN Junior TERRY HENSON Junior TOMMY JONES Junior Coach Jack Green, our lovable track coach, always works with his boys instead of telling them what to do. This year he took the track team to the State Meet and came back with a second place in the state. This fine man is surely an as- set to our athletic department and to our school. Terry Henson, Dick Nimon, Jimmy Nolen, and Tommy Jones run on the mile relay team. Gadsden’s distance men are: Milton Smith, Roy Jones, Jimmy Nolen, and Terry Henson. - I ( ' The members of the Sprint Medley Team are: Tommy Jones, Dick Nimon, Bill McCormick, and Terry Henson. Tommy Jones, Steve Copeland, Dick Nimon, and Cecil Brown compose the 440-yard relay team. v Members of the 1961 Baseball Team are: TOP ROW: Marvin Bishop, Gary Quarles, Roy White, Parker Doss, Monty Thurmon, Terry Reeves, and Kenny Adams. BOTTOM ROW: Coach McKee, Allan Phillips, Ronnie Thompson, Mike Harrison, Johnny Hodges, Beason Campbell, Chester Hicks, and Bob Beason. BASEBALL, 1961 The ’61 Baseball Team came through the season with a very impressive 5-3 record. The Tigers beat Etowah twice; Walnut Grove, twice; and Altoona, once. They bowed to Altoona once; and Emma Sansom, twice. This year the baseball team was under the leadership of Coach McKee, who really did a good job with the baseball team. The captains were Beason Campbell and Kenny Adams. 224 JOHNNY HODGES Outfield ALLAN PHILLIPS Pitcher ; -r-vw id':' ■ CHESTER HICKS First Base ROY WHITE Outfield TERRY REEVES Outfield GARY QUARLES Outfield Members of the 1961 Golf Team are: Rex Keeling, John Bass, and Terry Cooper. (Not pictured is Wayne Downey.) 1961 GOLF TEAM HAS GOOD YEAR The 1961 golf team had a very good season this year losing only one match to Glencoe. The Tiger duffers” beat Glencoe and also Shades Valley of Birming- ham. The team, coached by Coach Watford, played their home matches at the Coun- try Club with the exception of one match at Gulfsteel Golf Club. The Crucible salutes Coach Watford and Captain Rex Keeling for having such a successful season. Rex Keeling—Rex is the only Senior member and captain of the golf team. Siiig John Bass—John is another member of the golf team. John will also be back next year. 229 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR GIRLS Love (Nancy)—in the air! Physical education plays an important part in Gads- den High School’s program of general education. The girls attending these classes receive practical training that prepares them mentally and physically to meet the demands of both body and mind in the pace-breaking speed of our changing times. Our school provides the most up-to-date equipment and best trained instructors available to carry out the program in: gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. From September to May the Physical Education students spend some profitable fun-filled hours in the gym and on the athletic field. 230 On your toes—girls! ! Each girl waits patiently for her turn. Jumping on the trampoline is favored by every- one; however, the girls are advised to be careful while having fun on it. The girls must keep in shape. Taking daily exercises is one of the requirements of the P.E. program. Badminton boosters. The leaders tell everyone to, Keep the legs straight and the toes pointed.” Practice makes perfect. 233 The girls are off to the athletic field for some softball 235 H O M E C 0 M 1 N G Q u E E N ESCORTS BOBBY CLOTFELTER WEBB SLEDGE JUNIOR MAIDS SHELIA BROGDEN KATHY SAULS SENIOR MAIDS JANE BROWN KATHIE DOBBS SOPHOMORE MAIDS KATHYE COLE JANE ROBERTS MOST SOPHISTICATED Bill Basenberg Lynn Lee MOST POPULAR Carol Duke Webb Sledge SENIOR FOR MOST ATHLETIC Tiny Feazell Steve Copeland BEST LOOKING Jane Flannigan Dick Nimon MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Mitch Barlow Joanna Looney WHO’S WHO 1961 BEST ALL ROUND Bettie Lowi Kenny Adams BEST DRESSED Ar-Hi Cross Karen Long CUTEST Jack Nelson Nancy Rogers NOSE OF Vicki Estes Mike Owen PERSONALITY OF Jane Brown Greg Cusimano SENIOR FOR HAVE HAIR OF Janis Upton Lane Weatherbce ' COMPLEXION OF Genie Patterson Bobby Moody EYES OF Rita Long Johnny Young IDEALS 1961 THE... FIGURE AND PHYSIQUE OF Bonnie Davis Beason Campbell WIT OF Brenda Brittian Tandy Thomas SMILE OF Sandy Olsen Rennie Fea2ell SG O W c DIANE MILLER BEAUTY FAVORITES 243 MOST ATHLETIC MOStS S BEST LOOKING Sheila Brogden Jimmy Skipper Chester Hicks Charlotte Beard JUNIOR FOR MOST POPULAR Joy Bridges Jimmy Wilson WHO’S WHO 1961 CUTEST JOLLIEST Linda Pollard Wesley Brock Cathy Sauls Tommy Jones 245 WIT OF Judy Cole Richard Leach JUNIOR FOR HAVE SMILE OF Glenda Wellingham Mike Nipper sos£ °? . ;,e B eV'nS pTogets 246 PERSONALITY OF Judy Holland Tommy Dubose IDEALS aiR of ,9« Manin J,rn y Nolen FIGURE AND PHYSIQUE OF 1961 THE.. . Merle Young Allen Bryan COMPLEXION OF Ruthie McPherson Micky Guice EYES OF Nancy Floyd Hugh Baskin 247 BEAUTY sa o w 2 MOST ATHLETIC Rozie Brooks Ronnie Billingsly SOPHOMORE FOR MOST POPULAR Jane Roberts Dickie Jackson OUHGf • Mo I At CUTEST BEST DRESSED 250 Karen Miller Mickey Busby Michael Mauldin Sherba Edwards ml U -M m WHO’S WHO 1961 MOST STUDIOUS Mary Ann Pounds Kirk Folio SILLIEST Cecille Warsham Michael Moore BEST LOOKING BEST ALL ROUND Kathy Cole Warren Wagnon Paul Siniard Jack Riley 251 COMPLEXION OF SMILE OF Kathy Hoffman Troy Word Kendall Traylor Mike Akin PERSONALITY OF Becky Lumpkin Randy Laney IDEALS 1961 THE . . . Jane Dean Terry Edwards NOSE OF WIT OF FIGURE AND PHYSIQUE OF Helene Piazza John Davis Judy Athens Warren Cornelius 253 BEAUTY CANDIDATES JUNIOR BEAUTY CANDIDATES Sheila Brogden Nancy Floyd Laura Herring Mary Moon Cathye Sauls SENIOR BEAUTY CANDIDATES Kathy Dobbs Carol Duke Jane Flannigan Kay King Diane Miller SOPHOMORE BEAUTY CANDIDATES Bobbie Ann Wrenn Jane Roberts Pam Culver Kathy Cole Judy Athens 256 THE BROTHERS FOUR 1 9 6 1 V'.-fc k IV� (L fdA vw cUt,. =v tyOuv ( «A.ee� v.. l-lii-c. rM©rf Surcosi -£j ( OV-K iOM. -P«- , st uouU 4o i iiv. otf OF OUR Left to Right background: John Paine and Bob Flick. Left to Right: Mike Kirkland and Dick Foley. Brothers Four get to know G.H.S. Candidates. HIS MAJESTY WEBB SLEDGE 259 261 PAM CULVER 263 264 LA U U JOANNA LOONEY Valedictorian Good Citizenship Girl 266 DIANE MILLER Salutatorian SENIOR BANQUET AND DANCE NIGHT OF NIGHTS FOR THE SENIORS For you, Miss Perkins. Lover Doll. President Webb Sledge and date, Jane Flanni- gan. 269 Dr. Denson Franklin, speaker of the evening. The three jolly coachmen? Many honored guests also enjoy the banquet. LEFT: Tiny Feazell and Kenneth Adams receive the Babe Ruth Sportsmanship award. RIGHT: Bill Garner receives the Frank Cottle Memorial award. Webb Sledge accepts the Class of the Year” award for the Senior Class. HONOR Phil Walton receives t h e Harvard Book Award. Joanna Looney accepts the Civitan Citizen- ship Award. Tommy DuBose the forthcoming student body president presides over the Honor Assembly. ASSEMBLY Bobby Clotfelter on behalf of the Stu- dent Council presents Merit Certifi- cates to deserving members of the Senior Class. Diane Frantz receives the I Dare You” book award. CLASS OF ’61 GRADUATES CHALLENGING NEW FRONTIERS” As we the class of 1961 leave Gads- den High, we know that it will always have a place in our hearts. 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I Visit the FIRST NATIONAL BANK COMPLETE Banking Service SAVINGS ACCOUNTS TRUST SERVICES CHECKING ACCOUNTS CHEXCEL ACCOUNTS ALL TYPE LOANS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES Drive In Tellers—Ample Parking 'Area' 601 Broad St. ROSS GRflMMVG Your Friendly Furniture Store 301 CHESTNUT STREET PHONE LI 3-3371 Gadsden's Finest Department Store 321 Broad Street PHONE LI 3-5053 BIRCH ANDERSEN COMPANY IS GADSDEN’S BEST OFFICE SUPPLY CENTER! 525 Broad Street Phone LI 6-6391 321 BROAD STREET . . . GADSDEN, ALABAMA JEAP O'LIVING By Shopping at JACK SAKS The Best in Ladies' Ready-to-Wear 435 Broad Street PHONE LI 6-2484 lost a cent entrusted In February 1911, when Gadsden was a small country town, this bank swung open its doors dedicated to the service of the community and to the principles of safety, integrity and sound conservative banking. Today we are in our 50th Anniversary Year, it is with real pride that we look back over half a century of steady growth . . . growth in which those principles have remained unchanged. NATIONAL BANK GADSDEN--------------ALABAMA MEMBER FDIC 232 Broad Street Gadsden, Alabama • I In Cuba it's Viva la Castro South America's revolting maestro For a second rendition He shot competition Till nothing was left but disastro Author Unknown r0 GET ORGANIZED Gadsden's Number 1 Theater 631 BROAD ST. LI 6-6196 € G L ) C(j L D. MOODY OIL COMPANY TV Sales and Service DIAL Liberty 7-0521 RAINS TV RADIO CO. 300 S. 5th RCA—Admiral—Philco—G.E. Air Conditioners Hi-Fi Phonographs—Sales and Service SERVICE ALL MAKES BRANNON- THOMPSON DRUGS 805 East Broad FOR ALL YOUR MUSIC NEEDS! PIANOS BAND INSTRUMENTS ORGANS E. E. FORBES SONS PIANO CO. 440 Chestnut PIGGLY-WIGGLY STORES GADSDEN—EAST GADSDEN ATTALLA CENSORED BEBO'S GADSDEN SPORTING GOODS Rainbow Drive LI 3-2537 our eg|p DEPENDABLE DRUGGIST USRY DRUG COMPANY 302 Broad LI 3-3326 WILLIAMS PACKING CO. Liberty 6-5266 1800 FORREST AVE. BENNY'S STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY 227 Broad Street LI 6-3386 LI 6-3387 TO THE 1961 CLASS, ANNUAL STAFF, AND FACULTY: May I take this opportunity to express my gratitude again this year tor permitting me to till your photographic needs. The best that lite has to otter to each ot you and may God richly bless you! BENNY BENEFIELD GADSDEN'S PICTURE MAN —Benny Benefield Bill Basenberg Gadsden High School Gadsden, Alabama We, the students of Gadsden High School, would like to take this opportunity to thank the business firms and organizations of Gadsden who have aided us so greatly in the production of this annual. We would also like to thank you for the tremendous help you have given us by loaning us flowers for assemblies, furniture for plays and dances, and aid with our magazine campaign. We realize that the merchants of Gads- den play a very important part in our grow- ing school and community. We are most ap- preciative of your consideration and partici- pation. We urge our fellow students to patron- ize the fine merchants that use the Crucible as an advertising medium. PUBLISHING COMPANY 's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made -1