Kennedy High School - Kenala Yearbook (Kennedy, AL)

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Gene Ca ..way is the prosperous owner of what was or.ce Jenkii.s' Bootery, now properly called Caraway's Bootery. Vie read ir. the papers that Lt. Bi ily V.ayne Crowe nas just . eon promoted to Captain. He is stationed in California. In Illinois Foy Lee Prater is business nana pr of the Caterpillar Tractor Corpar.y. Siroe Mr. Galalse has retired we rind Herbert Higdon as President of the University of Alabama. Faye Prater is a happy little lady keeping house for the one whom sh,. waited so long—Jimmie. Kaywood Stokes is making his home in Aliceviile and is a very prosperous citizen of the town. Mr. Karr’ firally tailed Jackie Anderson into making an Agriculture teacher. He is going to Auburn and is the star half-back of the Auburn Ti os. Betty Joe Crawley is a very efficient secretary in the Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, «laburna. Ir. Kingsville we 3eo a large sign that reads like this: Driving lessons, reasonable rates, anytime you desire, see Miss Barbara Ayres, two blocks noth. Lavoy Newman is the wealt-.y owner of the Eelic Lumber company, but he still Co;;.es ack to Kennedy once in a while to see about the crusher. I sea a weaitny fui ver's wife, wuo seems v-ry nappy althoujr sne has never known farm life before. Wno could this be? Yes, it is none other than Deidri Blaylock. As the prophecy of the class of 52' fades away we here reviewed each individual and oacn appeared in favor. Tnere seem to have beer no failures ahead for anyone. Let us hope tnat the reality of the future is even more satisfactor., t..ar. was the forecast. Frank Gilliam Class Prophet 17

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CLASS PROPHECY As I sit here alone dreaming, I see thirty-two people who have made much progress as a whole in their careers during the next ten years. Who could these people be but the Seniors of '52. Shh as I reveal what I see each of them doing. First I see the housewife of a prosperous lumberman. It is Jean Porter, having toured the U. S. for several years—she has finally settled down in Belk and is keeping house for the owner of the Belk Lumber Company. If you can drop over to Atlanta you can find with the Atlanta Crackers the world's greatest batboy, James Vice. I see a dignified bachelor, twice principal of Kennedy High School, once U. S. Senator, now a candidate for the Republican nomination for the presidency. Who is he? Why it is the timid Ralph Carroll'. There goes a prosperous traveling salesman riding, for a fact, right through Kennedy in a fine car. I believe it is Franklin Gilliam. Now if you can drop by the McNease and Robinson Clinic at Fayette, you can hear something like this in the operating room: Scissors, bandages'. Who is this head surgeon? Mrs. Sue?? She is making a living for that lazy husband of hers. After serving her country as a spy in Russia for several years. Faith Wheldon has settled down with a state highway patrolman, as her choice of a husband. Who is Governor Cobb's private secretary? None other than Pe i zv Lindsey. I see Loudell McDaniel with a federal government job in Tuscaloosa, Alabame. Bobbie Sue now has plenty of free electricity! We wonder why? Yes, she is happily married to Mr. Jack Lindsey and is living in Birmingham. If you are ever cruising through Washington, stop in at the Navy's hall of fame. You may find V.aldon Mathis' picture and under it you will see the work Admiral . Yes, you have guessed it. His picture is sitting on the Admiral Television Set in the reception room. Seaman first class Mathis, he is now. Jean Wright is well off now working in Columbus, Mississippi. She is the very best long-distance operator for the Bell Telephone Company. Ann Richards always wanted to marry, but couldn't so she is doing the next best thing. She is housekeeping for Mrs. Mae Holliman in England. Mae was the only married member of the '52 class when we graduated. We know that few women can hold very responsible positions but I find Jewell Cobb one of the few women governors of the state of Alabama. It was a good race between her and Tallulah Bankhead. Ruth Richards is living with her sister in Birmingham. Ruth is making a good living at Sears Roebuck Company for her two adopted children. She had so many suitors for her hand in marriage, that she was never able to decide upon one of them for a husband., Vala Gilliam is working in Columbus, Georgia. She has never bought herself a car because she still likes to ride the Missala busses. Wonder why? Oneal Watkins is the owner of a very large farm. He is married and has two children. Wouldn't you like to know whom he married? Oh, yes, he has plenty of telephones on his estates, you may be sure. Norman Miller has finished college and is the president of the First National Bank in Birmingham. Since he st ys in the bank so much he has plenty of money, so says the girls. Wayne Waldrop is a telegraph operator for the Southern Railroad Company. Where? You guessed it--Millport. Since Mr. Carpenter has grown older and has retired, who is the coach at Kennedy High? Well, well, it is none other than Joe Bill Hamm. I see a state patrolmen arresting someone for speeding—Who is this officer? I believe it is James Yerby. Yes, it is. 16

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LAST ' ILL AND TESTAMENT ’..e» the Senior Class of 19S2» being of sound mind and body, hereby dedicate our last will and testament to the faculty and student body of Kennedy High School, To the Junior III Class we leave some of the beams of our radiant faces, so there will be light for them to follow in their coming school years. To the Senior II Class we leave our policv of class cooperation and a renewal of school spirit. To Mr. Hayes and the faculty we give our sincere appreciation for the patience and kindness they have shown us luring our school days. To our beloved sponsor. Miss Inez Douglass, the Class of 1952 wishes to express our appreciation for her untiring efforts, kindness and the understanding she has shown to us this school term and the preceding years. To all future class presidents, Oneal Watkins wills his democratic power of convincing and ruling Judgment. To Mary Davis, Deidri Blaylock leaves her place as head cheerleader and ability to carry on office work for Mr. Hayes. To Virginia Sterabridge, Jewell Cobb bequeaths her secrets of being friendly to everyone. To Mavis Owens, Barbara Ayres and Loudell McDaniel leave their knowledge of Palmetto. To Ethel Trull, Ann Richards and Bobby Sue Owens leave their love for fun and laughter. To Jerry Jones, Herbert Higdon and Wayne Waldrop leave their ability to play football, and their knowledge of lovemaking as well. Mae G. Holliman leaves her swefet personality to Grace Bohannon. Ralph Carroll leaves his place in the Senior Class to be filled if possible(?) He leaves it with high standing. To Clara Jean Moohe, Faye Prater bequeaths her good looks and ability to participate in social activities. Joe Billy Hamm stated that he had no desire to leave anything to anyone. But one thing he wishes to leave is his sympathy to everyone who has to take Economics and Democracv. Betty Joe Crawley leaves her worries and troubles as class secretary and treasurer to anyone who will accept it. Lavoy Newman leaves a few hints on how to handle women. He will gladly explain these to anyone who wishes first hand information. Ruth Richards leaves her technique and skill on how to attract men and get dates with them to Sylvia Kate Foster. To Otis Johnson, Waldon Mathis leaves his driving ability and his knowledge of the navy and foreign ports. To Copeland Nabors, Billy Wayne Crowe leaves his skill to play basketball, with the idea he is doing Coach Carpenter a favor, as well as Copeland. To all prospective housewives of the Senior II Class Five Easy Lessons from Jean Wright. 18