Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

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As the week progressed, various clubs held their opening meetings. Extra-curricular activities were planned to fit the years schedule along with the courses of study. New courses were added to the curriculum and many students took advantage of these. And so the '67 school year began as students prepared themselves for a year of study and activities. Teresa Smith and Russell Poore inspect the map of G.H.S. provided for by the Student Council. 9 '' 5LUURITY % £ if CENTER! Principle F. T. Dobbs conducted the assembly by introducing rules and regu- lations to all the incoming students. “Security is knowing your way” was the theme chosen by the Student Council to welcome the Sophomores to G.H.S. Many G.H.S. students attended the 1st game of the season to cheer their team on to a triumphant victory. 18

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OPENING DA T INFORMS STUDENTS OF LIFE AT G.H.S. Opening day proved to be one of the busiest of the entire 67 school year. Tuesday, Sept. 6th, found many Sophomores, as well as Juniors and Seniors arriving early to find their already designated schedules. Adorning the outside of the main building was a spirited sign welcoming the class of '69, furnished by the Seniors. The sign entitled “Howdy Tigers created a feeling of oneness that could be felt throughout the entire year. The traditional assembly, prepared to introduce the teach- ers, was held in the field house and was attended by all three classes consisting of students. Mr. Dobbs directed the assem- bly by introducing old and new teachers, the Student Council officers, and familiarizing the student body of school regula- tions. Following the assembly, the Student Council officers circulated maps outlining the school building to the sopho- mores. The busy week was climaxed by the year’s 1st football game on Friday night. The students proved to be real “Tigers by cheering their team to a triumphant victory over the Emma Sansom Rebels. President of the Student Council, Tommy Traylor, directs G.H.S. students to the field house on the 1st day of school for the traditional assembly. 17 G.H.S students congregate on the steps prior to the beginning of the 1st school day.

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TIGERS MA UL REBELS Tired Tigers take a time-out. Coach Stevens and Douglas discuss game plans. The Gadsden Tigers opened their 1966 season with a tremendous victory over their host Emma Sansom. The quarterbacks, Mike Douglas and Bob Short, paved the way for the Tigers' first big win. The action began right away in the first minutes of the game. On the third play quarterback Mike Douglas threw a touchdown pass of 58 yards to James Gilbreath. Later in the same quarter a Tiger drive of 54 yards ended when Douglas pitched out to Wright for the second T.D. More trouble awaited the Rebs before the end of the first quarter as David Clay picked off a Reb pass. The rugged Tigers then took only eight plays to carry the ball for the third T.D. of the game. Swann converted two. In the second period the Sansom team was threatening, but Tiger Davidson intercepted in the Reb's end zone and went 102 yards for another six points for G.H.S. Bruce Hill made the final marker before the half as he went in from the one after he had received a 51 yard pass from Bob Short. The second and third teams played most of the last half. The only score in the Third period came when Wright received a punt and scrambled 54 yards untouched down the field. The Sansom team made its only marker when Short fumbled at the Rebs 35. A Reb picked up the ball and went 65 yards for their first touchdown. The Tigers put 15 more points over in the last period. A safety came when Butch Tumlin trapped Brook in the end zone. Swann converted the P.A.T. The offensive and defensive team of Gadsden showed tremendous form in Friday night’s game. Fullback Bob Short jaunts around left end. hindered by Rebel tacklers.