Luther Jackson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Merrifield, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1959 volume:

EX LIBRIS f- rm T4 ■ 1 -4 .. • V , ' ■ ryV. - - V ■ . •V J4- m . ,;v. - ' “ 4 ; Vt. Published By Members of the Senior Class OF Luther Jackson High School M£(5R Fie» D,VA. In Memoriam LORRAINE S. MABRY All the World ' s a Stage and the People in it Merely Players ... So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan, which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams. W. C. B. This yearbook gives a glimpse of the wonderful happenings and activities at Luther Jackson High School. During the years we have gained both know¬ ledge and some degree of emotional maturity. We have absorbed a great deal of subject matter; but, more important, we have gained a deeper understand¬ ing of our fellow human beings. For this we are grateful to our teachers, who, besides teaching facts, helped to develop character. We know as we grow older we will fully realize how much we have been given. Now we invite you to turn the pages of our yearbook and gain an insight of the wonderful happenings at our school. Foreword ANNIE FORTUNE, Art Sponsor MILDRED HAMMOND, Advisor IN APPRECIATION: We, the class of 1959, offer our heartfelt thanks to the administration and faculty of Luther Jackson for their effort and support in helping to make this yearbook possible. For untiring and unselfish support, we are greatly indebted to: Mr. H. L. Lawson, Senior Sponsor Mrs. M. M. Hammond, Advisor Mrs. A. N. Fortune, Art Advisor Mrs. Mayme W. Holt The Porter Studios Mr. Edward Smith, Representative of Taylor Yearbook Company The Business Department of the Luther Jackson High School and the students who have worked so faithfully in this endeavor. We hope that you, the students, will cherish the memories and recollections that this annual holds. The Class of ' 59 H. L. LAWSON, Sponsor PRINCIPAL To the Senior Class of 1959: 1 wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the seniors and sponsor for tne outstanding job you have done to make this annual a successful and worthwhile project. This annual will serve as a book of past accomplishments and memories. 1 feel confident that it will be one of your most cherished possessions. I would like to congratulate you for the accomplishments you have made. I am sure you will strive to be a credit to your school and yourself by using the training you have received wisely, and as you go out into the world, remember that no person was ever honored for what he received; honor was the reward for what he gave. May your future be so planned and managed that the important experiences of your life will bring you both honor and success. Sincerely, j Taylor M. Williams Principal s Message Supporters of Instructional Personnel ROBERT A. TATE - Assistant Principal CLAUDIA C. HAMMOND Guidance Director EMMA O. MOORE Elementary Supervisor HELEN E. JOHNSON Helping Teacher in Reading MARGERY G ROBINSON Visiting Teacher PHILLMORE HALL Helping Teacher in Music MABEL JOLLY Librarian DOROTHY DRISCOLL School Nurse MARY WITTEN HELPING Teacher in Speech Instructional Personnel ! I EDWARE BELL Mathematics jt JULIA BROCKMAN Esso 1 LUTIE L. COATES Esso GWENDOLYN FAUNTLEROY French JEAN S. COXE Mathematics GEORGE FELTON Physical Education VIVIAN M. HARMON English ANNIE M. FORTUNE Art JAMES GASKINS Mathematics ROBERT GRIFFIN Music DOROTHY HALL Homemaking DEAN C. HARRIS General Science MILDRED HAMMOND Business Education HARRIETTE HEMBY English MAYME W. HOLT Spanish RICHARD JACKSON Industrial Arts CARRIE B. JAMES Physical Education HAROLD LAWSON Government CECIL ROBINSON Esso MABLE R. JOLLY Librarian PONJOLLA PRIEST Science LLOYD THOMPSON Industrial Arts RICHARD TUCKER History TEMPIE VEST English GERTRUDE WILKINSON Business Education FRANCES WILLIAMS Physical Education DONALD WITTEN Physical Education ADDIE B. PLEASANTS Seventh Grade DELORIS EVANS Seventh Grade MARY PHILLIPS Special Education BETTIE WALLS Special Education ELVA WARREN Chemistry i ) Non-Instructional Personnel SECRETARIAL STAFF: Mrs. Jean Monor and Miss Loretta Harrod $10? $?Ml Mi IMUKH BUS DRIVERS CAFETERIA WORKERS Seniors Senior Class Officers j c.e ?te» v An executive meeting of the Senior Class. The officers are as follows: Alvin Thomas, President; Jacquelyn Wright, Vice President; Bessie Summers, Assistant Secretary; Harrol Thomas, S.P. A. Representative; Marjorie Morarity, Secretary; Claudia Gaskins, Newspaper Representative; Paul Sheppard, Chaplain; Norcie Grooms, Treasurer. WALDRON ADAMS, Ac. Richmond Highway, Alexandria Band 1,2,3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Basketball Manager 4. Ambition: Lawyer JERRY BARNES, Elec. Vienna, Virginia Spanish Club 3,4; Football 3. Ambition: Auto Mechanics ROBERT BROOKS, Voc. Chantilly, Virginia Baseball 3. Ambition; Undecided RUSSELL BROOKS, Voc. Vienna, Virginia Baseball 3; Athletic Club 4; French Club 4. Ambition: Contractor ALBERT BROWN, Ac. McLean, Virginia Football 3,4; Choir 1,2, 3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Math and Science Club 2, 3, 4; President of SPA 4. Ambition: Medical Doctor JOSEPH BROWN, Elec. Vienna, Virginia Baseball 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Spanish Club 4. Ambition: Undecided about the future. JOHN BROWN, Ac. Vienna, Virginia Spanish Club 3, 4. Ambition: Air Force MARGARUITE BROWN, Com. Centerville, Virginia Choir 1,2,3, 4; Newspaper Staff 2,3,4; NHA 3. Ambition: Undecided about the future. CHARLES BUSH, Ac. McLean Virginia. Band 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Patrols 1,2,3, 4; Football 4; Choir 1.2.3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Base¬ ball. Ambition: Undecided about the future. JEAN CARR, Ac. Herndon, Virginia Choir 1,2,3,4; Newspaper 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1.2.3. Ambition: Teacher Absent when pictures were made ROSALIND CARTER, Ac. Fairfax, Virginia Ambition; Housewife VIRGIE COLEMAN, Ac. Baileys Cross Road Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 . Ambition: Stenographer CHARLES COPELAND, Ac. Herndon, Virginia Football 3,4. Ambition: Pharmacist ROBERT DUNCAN, Com. Manassas, Virginia Football 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Dance Club 2,3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Industrial Arts Club 2,3,4. Ambition: Commercial field JAMES EDGERTON, Elec. Herndon, Virginia Football 2, 3. Ambition: Contractor WILLIAM ELLIS, Voc. Vienna, Virginia Track 4; Baseball 3; Industrial Arts; Football 2. Ambition: Air Force GLADYS FORD, Ac. Vienna, Virginia Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4; Majorette 1.2, 3, 4; Basketball 3,4; Spanish Club 3,4. Ambition: Physical Education Teacher CLAUDIA GASKINS, Com. McLean, Virginia Choir 1,2,3, 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Basketball; Patrol 2.3. Ambition: Secretary NORCIE GROOMS, Ac. Falls Church, Virginia Choir 3,4; Spanish Club 3,4; NHA 1,2. Ambition; Kindergarten Teacher WILMA HARROD, Ac. Vienna, Virginia Yearbook Staff 4; NHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Majorette 1; Cheering Squad 3; Basketball 3. Ambition; Secretary JUDY HUDSON, Ac. Falls Church, Virginia Patrol 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; NHA 1,2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Modern Dance Group 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . Ambition; Nurse LINWOOD HYDEN, Elec. Alexandria, Virginia Basketball 4; Football-4. Ambition; Physical Education Teacher ELWOOD JACKSON, Ac. Clifton, Virginia Band 1,2, 3. Ambition: Medical Doctor NORMA JACKSON, Ac. Falls Church, Virginia Patrol 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Choir 2,4; Majorette 4; Basketball Manager 3. Ambition; Music Teacher DONALD LAWSON, Ac. McLean, Virginia Band 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Science and Math Club 1,2, 3, 4; Honor Society 2,3,4. Ambition: Music Teacher LYDIA LEWIS, Ac. McLean, Virginia Choir 1,2,3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3,4; Newspaper Staff 2,3,4; Spanish Club 3,4. Ambition: Teacher GENEVA METCALF, Ac. Fairfax, Virginia Choir 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4. Ambition; Music Teacher BESSIE MINNIEFIELD, Com. Vienna, Virginia Choir 4. Ambition: Secretary or Nurse ELNORA MORARITY, Elec. Vienna, Virginia Yearbook Staff 4; Oracles Debating Society 4; Secretary of Senior Class 4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4. Ambition: Secretary GEORGE MORGAN, Voc. Chantilly, Virginia Industrial Arts Club 1,2, 3,4. Ambition: Undecided about the future. LEMUEL McKENNEY, Com. Vienna, Virginia Spanish Club 3,4; French Club 4. Ambition; Government employee ALR1C NEWMAN, Ac. Vienna, Virginia Track; Baseball 3,4; Football 3,4. Ambition; Undecided about the future. ROSE RECTOR, Com. Falls Church, Virginia Basketball 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Softball 3; NHA 2, 3,4. Ambition- Cosmetologist MARY ROBERTS, Com. Centreville, Virginia Choir 1,2,3, 4; French Club 4. Ambition; Secretary STANLEY ROBERTSON, Elec. Alexandria, Virginia Band 3; Patrol 3, 4. Ambition; Army PAUL SHEPPARD, Ac. Alexandria, Virginia Band 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4. Ambition; Music Teacher lii J JOAN SMITH, Com. Herndon, Virginia Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Patrol 2,3,4; Choir 1. Ambition: Secretary WILLIAM SMITH, Voc Merrifield, Virginia French Club 4; NHA 4; Industrial Arts 4. Ambition; Air Force BESSIE SUMMERS, Ac. Alexandria, Va. Library Club; Honor Society; Bas¬ ketball; Newspaper, Debating Society. Ambition; Secretary or History Teacher FABINA TEAL, Ac. Fairfax, Va. NHA 2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Debating Society 4; Math and Science Club 3,4; SPA 2,3,4. Ambition: Laboratory Technician ALVIN THOMAS, Ac. Vienna, Virginia Math and Science Club; Debating Society; President of Senior Class; Spanish Club; Honor Society; Newspaper Staff. Ambition: Math Teacher HARROL THOMAS, Ac. Falls Church, Virginia SPA; Science and Math Club; Debating Society, Honor Society. RICHARD WASHINGTON, Elec. Merrifield, Virginia Industrial Arts 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; French Club. Ambition: Air Force BERTHA THORNTON, Voc. Falls Church, Virginia NHA 1,2, 3, 4; Dance Club 2,3,4; Patrol 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4. Ambition; Nurse RICHARD WALL, Gen. McLean, Virginia Basketball 3; Patrol 1,2,3, 4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Drum Major 2,3,4; Baseball 1; Track 1. Ambition; Commercial Education JOHN WIGGINS, Elec. Vienna, Virginia Art Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 3, 4. Ambition; Air Force PATRICIA WILLIAMS, Com. Vienna, Virginia Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Patrol 2,3,4; News¬ paper Staff 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Modern Dance Group 1,2, 3, 4. Ambition; Secretary JACQUELYN WRIGHT, Ac. McLean, Virginia Majorette and Manager of Basketball Band 3, 4; , Honor Society 4; Cheerleader 3, 4 . Ambition; Teacher EARNESTINE WILLIAMS, Com. Vienna, Virginia NHA; Glee Club; Dramatics; President of District Local NHA. Ambition: Secretary Senior Superlatives Most Popular - JUDY HUDSON and TRACY NEWMAN Tallest and Shortest Most Romantic Couple JACKIE WRIGHT and PAUL SHEPPARD ROSILAND CARTER and WALDRON ADAMS SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Girl Boy GLADYS FORD Neatest Dressed GEORGE MORGAN JACQUELYN WRIGHT Most Versatile ALBERT BROWN NORCIE GROOMS Most Congenial HARROL THOMAS EARNESTINE WILLIAMS Most Talkative WALDRO ADAMS JEAN CARR Most Co-Operative JOE BROWN WILMA HARROD Most Energetic WILLIAM ELLIS ROSALIND CARTER Shiest PATRICIA WILLIAMS Most Playful DONALD LAWSON GENEVA METCALF Most Musical PAUL SHEPPARD FABINA TEAL Most Ambitious WILLIAM ADAM GENEVA METCALF Most Likely to Succeed ALBERT BROWN WILMA HARROD Most Aggressive BESSIE M1NNIEFIELD Best Personality JAMES EDGERTON BERTHA THORNTON Most School Spirit ROBERT DUNCAN GLADYS FORD Best Dancers ROBERT DUNCAN BESSIE SUMMERS Most Studious ALVIN THOMAS Most Musical GENEVA METCALF Most Studious BESSIE SUMMERS Class History The five years we have spent at Luther Jackson have come to an end. Only a short time ago we were eighth-graders looking with apprehension and hesitation toward the years ahead of us. Today, in reality, we have accomplished our aim - the completion of high school. September of 1954, a great excitement took place in the lives of the 138 bewildered and frustrated 8th grade students of Luther Jackson High. On the opening of school, we were asked to assemble in the auditorium where we listened to a welcome and a pep talk; then our names were called by different teachers who were to be our homeroom sponsors. The newness soon wore off and we were back to hard work - core and ex¬ ploratory courses. During the eighth grade year many of us were able to participate in numerous activities because of the newness of the school. Among the activities in which we participated were band, choir, and patrol. In the ninth grade many changes took place in our school lives. The class schedule of fifty-five minutes gave us much concern at first, but we finally found ourselves moving along with the more experienced members of the school. We participated in many of the activities and excelled in some, but our greatest ordeal was to try to live down the idea of being freshmen. The Sophomore year finally arrived with some new faces and many disappointments in not seeing all of our old friends and classmates of the previous years, but as time passed we made new friends and tried to cultivate stronger ties with many of our old ones. This year also brought out many of the latent talents and ambitions of our class. In the athletic world James Edgerton and Tracy Newman participated in football; in baseball Albert Brown, Tracy Newman, Joe Brown, James Edgerton, Robert Brooks, and Richard Washington; in basketball many boys made the Junior Varsity team. On the Girls’ Basketball Team we found Bertha Thornton, Joan Smith, Rose Rector, Norma Jackson and Judy Hudson. In the academic world we also made some achievements. Bessie Summers won first place in the District Chemistry Quiz; Earnestine Williams became our N. H. A. Represen¬ tative to the Virginia State conference, and Alvin Thomas participated in the State Science and Math conference. The Junior year arrived with the enrollment of 35 boys and 35 girls. This year proved to be quite fruitful with greater emphasis on study and school life. The great¬ est event of the year was the preparation and sponsoring of the Junior-Senior Prom. The final year of high school began September 6, 1958 with an enrollment of 27 boys and 24 girls. Of this number, 24 of the boys began with the original 8th grade class of 70, and 19 of the girls enrolled were of the beginning class of 68. In this annual can be found many of the outstanding activities and achievements of the Senior Class. May the few things said and done here be ever memorable in the hearts and minds of this graduating class, and may they be stepping stones to greater things in life. Seniors at Work and Play Juniors PORTIA ABERNATHY WILLIAM ALLEN SHIRLEY BAILEY ROBERT BLACKWELL ROBERT BOOKER NATHANIEL BRAXTON HELEN BRENT ROBERT BRENT THOMAS BROOKS FRANCIS BROWN CLARENCE BUSH MILDRED CHAPMAN ROSALIE CHAPPEL WILLIAM COLLINS SALLY DAVIS LOUISE DENNY CLEOTRIA DUNCAN WILLIAM EDWARDS ALBERT ELLIS GENITA ELMORE JOHN ENGRAM THELMA EWELL GLORIA EVANS RHODA EVANS SARAH FARMER JOSEPH FIELDS HELEN FOLKS KENNETH FORD CARL GATLIN WALTER GRAYSON EDWARD GUNN BRENDA HAIGHT SPELLER HALL ERNEST HARMON ELWOOD HARRIED ARCHIE HARRIS JAMES HARRIS ROBERT HARRIS ALBERT HAWKINS IRONE HICKS JESSE HINES NEWTON HUNTER DORIS JOHNSON JACK JOHNSON MARVIN JOHNSON EDDIE JONES ROBERT JONES THEODORE JONES SANCHEZ KANNON ERNESTINE KING BLANCHE LACEY RAYMOND LAMBERT LEONDARD LEE HAROLD MANSFIELD BRENDA MARSHALL DIANNE MERCER PATRICIA MILLS PEGGY MOORE MARLENE MORRIS HANEY PEARSON PRENTISS RANDALL RONALD REAVES CARROLL RICH BERNARD ROBINSON EDITH ROBINSON DORIS SCOTT RUBY SCOTT JEAN SMITH ROYCE SMITH JASPER STEWART JOSEPHINE SUMMERS MARY TAYLOR MARGARET TERRY CAROLYN THOMAS DORIS THOMAS FRED THOMAS LAURENCE THOMAS MONTEY THOMAS THOMAS WADE ELIZABETH WALKER ADDISON WELLS DONALD WHITE DOROTHY WHITLOCK GLORIA WIGGINS AUDREY WILLSON DONALD WILLSON ROBERT WRIGHT JAMES PETERSON Class of ' 61 Safe ’ s«k ■phel- poISfc, ? ' gs|S® ■fe t A yJfcA L jBp ., ■KS 2Hl ; -kWK i nr.t ■ J ijSRr f MBT :- ■ ■ -. Class of ' 63 Seventh Grade Organizations i i ! ALBERT BROWN, S. P, A. President WHAT IS THE REAL PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL? A student Council is organized, maintained, and exists individually and collectively because is is ready, willing, and able to serve! Serve whom? A council serves its school, community, nation, and world. How does a council proceed to serve? First it organizes its constitution. It defines its areas of operation by considering its limitations and its sphere of influence. The council is not the end but rather it is a means to an end. Having defined its area of operation, the council is ready to look for service opportunities. You cannot solve a problem or serve as such unless you are well aware that there is a problem or that there is an opportunity for service. If you are aware of the problem or area of service and are able to handle it, you (council) are ready to serve! What are the possibilities of a council for service? If your eyes, ears, and heart are in tune with the problems and areas of service, you will find many opportunities. Therefore, take stock and look over the areas. Start with a service that you can perform with success! If we would serve, we must develop excellent public relations, parliamentary procedures, specific aims and objectives, a feeling of oneness, be lost in the course of service, and constantly evaluate ourselves as a council. Remember, what you and your council are, your service becomes! The National Honor Society, a national high school or¬ ganization, gives recognition to outstanding students on the basis of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character and encourages the exploration and development of these qualities. The chief function of the chapter is to sponsor some activity of service to the school or community. The Luther Jackson Chapter was formed in 1954. Installation ceremonies are per¬ formed in the fall and new candidates from the Junior, Senior and Sophomore classes, chosen by members of the faculty, are inducted. OFFICERS -President Vice President - - Secretary ■ - - Treasurer Senior members on the picture are: JACQUELYN WRIGHT ALBERT BROWN ALVIN THOMAS HARROL THOMAS BLANCHE LACEY IRONE HICKS - - GLORIA WIGGINS ■Ki a ELAINA TAYLOR NORMA JACKSON GLADYS FORD % ' J-Vti ii’ JACQUELYN WRIGHT CLAUDIA GASKINS MARLENE MORRIS l : •jr Jwi • ■■ .fc ' J £ 1 1 ■ K i SPONSORS: E. Warren, J. Gaskins; President, Marlene Morris; Vice President, Doris Thomas; Secretary, Gloria Thomas; Treasurer, Harrol Thomas. I I i i ! !i ii Newspaper These two do not always have so much to smile about. Indefatigable describes these staff officers. Left to right are Lydia Lewis, business manager; and Blanche Lacey, editor - in-chief. Jackson Tattler reporters are busy proofing and re-editing copy. Alvin Thomas, sports editor, decodes some sports jargon for proofreader Saundra Callahan, while Mrs. Holt, faculty sponsor, comes to the aid of Elaina Taylor on a point of human interest in a feature story. I This section shot of the technical staff shows some staff members in dual roles. Left to right are Jean Carr, Assistant Business Manager; Blanche Lacey, Editor-in-chief; Lydia Lewis, Business Manager; Eugertha Morris, Art Editor; Margaruite Brown, Typist. New Homemakers of America MRS. DOROTHY HALL, Sponsor Mrs. Dorothy Hall serves as advisor to the local and district presidents and the assistant secretary of the State Association of New Homemakers of America. It is through participation in the Program of Activities of this organization that the officers and members learn how to take leadership roles in the home, school and community. OFFICERS EARNESTINE WILLIAMS. President DORIS SCOTT.Vice President PAULINE YOUNG..Secretary JUDY HUDSON - -- — - — -Assistant Secretary MONTEY THOMAS.Treasurer JACQUELINE BASKERVILLE - - - - Parliamentarian Art Club Sponsor, A. M. Fortune; Janice Payne, President; Henry Martin, Vice President; Beverly Taylor, Secretary; Eugertha Morris, Treasurer. THE THESPIANS HOLD A REHEARSAL •MX Laboratoire du Cercle Francais THE SPANISH CLUB, to members, LOS ESTUDIANTINOS. The Officers are as follows: Srta. Jean Carr, Presidenta; Srta. Lydia Lewis, Vice Presidenta; Srta Saundra Callahan, Secretarial Sr. Harrol Thomas, Tesorero; Srta. Virginia Marshall, and Sr. Alvin Thomas, Los Criticos; Sr. Robert Wright, Sargento, o alguacil; Sra. M. W. Holt, Faculty Sponsor. School Safety Patrol Sponsor: C. M. Robinson; Student Officers are as follows: Franklin Bush, Captain; Judy Hudson, Lieutenant; Norma Jackson, Lieutenant; Patricia Williams, Lieutenant. Driver Education This course is offered to interested 10th grade students age 15 or over. Seven hours of supervised driving is required before an extensive examination is given by a State Officer. At the right Mr. G. W. Felton, instructor, is assisting a student driver. VaamX, CovtPwl Can, DRIVER EDUCATION . Athletics Miss Homecoming The Jackson Tigers NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ALBERT BROWN Fullback FRANKLIN BUSH Offensive End ROBERT DUNCAN Defensive End LYNWOOD HYDEN Offensive End TRACY NEWMAN Quarterback Co-Captain PAUL SHEPPARD Offensive Center YEAR’S SCORES Jackson 13 Fairmount Heights 6 Jackson 26 Doiglas 6 Jackson 0 Manassas 26 Jackson 0 Walker Grant 6 Jackson 25 Page Jackson 7 Jackson 19 Parker Gray 0 Jackson 34 Va. Randolph 7 Jackson 19 W. C. Taylor 7 ' i i 1 CHEERLEADERS CHEERLEADERS JOAN SMITH Forward GLADYS FORD Forward BESSIE SUMMERS Forward George Felton, Coach . Last Will and Testament We, the Class of 1959, of the Luther Jackson High School, Merrifield, State of Virginia, in forty-nine individuals and distinct parts, being about to pass out of this sphere of education, in full possession of a crammed mind, well trained memory, and almost superhuman understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills or promises by us at any time heretofore made, or mayhap, carelessly spoken, one to the other as a thoughtless wish of an idle hour. As to such estate as it has pleased the Fate and our own strong hands and brains to win for us, we do dispose of the same as follows: We give and bequeath to our beloved principal, Mr. T. M. Williams, our sincere affection, our deepest reverence, and, heartiest gratitude, and the whole and limited wealth of our eternal memory. In an attempt at partial payment for all that he has done for us during our long years at Luther Jackson, we make over to him here and now a heavy mortgage on our future in the great unknown beyond. We give and bequeath to Luther Jackson High, as a whole, the dear old School Spirit that has led us upward and forward to perfection. This Spirit is to become the possession of this school on condition that it shall be ever kept in constant use and be inoculated and instilled in the hearts and minds of every new member. We give and bequeath to our beloved faculty all the amazing knowled ge and startling information that we have furnished them from time to time in our various examinations. If the faculty sees fit, they are hereby authorized to give out such of this information to the world as they may feel the world is ready to receive. To our beloved homeroom teacher, Mr. Lawson, the profound admiration and ever enduring friendship of the class of 1958-59. Geneva Metcalf and Claudia Gaskins leave their ability to sing to Dianne Mercer and Jean Smith. Albert Brown leaves his oratorical ability to Robert Wright. Paul Sheppard, Lynwood Hyden, Robert Duncan, Franklin Bush, Albert Brown, and Tracy Newman leave their football abilities to the team of 1960. Richard Wall leaves his drum major skill to Robert Brent. Bertha Thornton leaves her doughnut salesmanship to Mildred Chapman. Earnestine Williams leaves her N. H. A. district office to Doris Johnson. Jervy Barnes leaves his quietness to Haney Pearson. To Elaina Taylor we leave the shyness of Rosalind Carter. Alvin Thomas leaves his Math ability to Leonard Lee. Norcie Grooms leaves her weight to the slimmest girl in the class of 1961. Ludlow Adams leaves his height to any short soul who desires to be tall. Lydia Lewis leaves her Spanish ability to Saundra Callahan. Gladys Ford leaves her dancing ability to Veronica Jones. Bessie Minnefield leaves her business ability to Jasper Steward. John Brown leaves his ability to deer hunt to Preston Blackwell. Jean Carr leaves her pleasing personality to Billie Wells. Harold Thomas and William Ellis leave their barbering abilities to George Smith and Thomas Mercer. In witness whereof, We, the Class of 1959, the testators, have to this our will, written on one sheet of parchment, set our hands and seal this fifth day of June, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine. Baby ” Luther Jackson TIJUANA RENE HUDSON In the Baby Luther Jackson Contest sponsored by the Student Participation Association, little Tijuana Hudson won first place, representing the twelfth grade. PATRONS REV. AND MRS. WALDRON ADAMS MRS. VIRGINIA ALLEN MRS. LURA ANDERSON MR. AND MRS. CARL AUVIL MR. AND MRS. JAMES C. BACHUS MR. AND MRS. JERVY BARNES MRS. MARIE BARNETT MISS MARY BARNETT MR. EDWARD BELL MISS GENEVA BOWLES MRS. GRACE BROADDUS MR. AND MRS. THEODORE P. BROCKMAN MRS. OCIE BROOKS MR. AND MRS. ALBERT BROWN MR. AND MRS. ALVIN BROWN MRS. CLARIBELL BROWN MRS. CLAUDIUS BROWN MR. AND MRS. CORNELIUS BROWN MR. AND MRS. DOUGLAS BROWN MRS. FRANCES E. BROWN MR. JOSEPH BROWN MR. LEROY BROWN MRS. MATTIE BROWN MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM BROWN REV. AND MRS. ROGER V. BUSH MR. SIGMUND BUTKIEWICZ MR. E. W. CALLOWAY MR. AND MRS. JETHRO CHEATHAM MR. AND MRS. JAMES R. CARR MISS JEAN E. CARR MR. ARTHUR COATES MRS. GONEVIA COATES MRS. JULLA COLEMAN MR. AND MRS. RAZEL COLBERT, SR. MR. AND MRS. GUY COLLINS, SR. MRS. BETTY COPELAND MR. AND MRS. H. B. COSTELLO MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM L. COSTNER MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM H. COXE MR. AND MRS. LESLIE COATES MRS. VIRIESE DAVIS MRS. DELORES DORSEY MRS. KITTY DORSEY MR. WILLIAM HAROLD DUKE MRS. GWENDOLYN M. FAUNTLEROY MR. GEORGE FELTON MRS. FRANCES FORD MRS. A. M. FORTUNE MRS. AMY GASKINS MR. AND MRS. JAMES GASKINS MISS PAULA GASKINS MR. AND MRS. PERCY GASKINS MR. AND MRS. OLIVER GILMORE MRS. PAULINE GRAY MR. WILSON GRAY MR, AND MRS. C. T. GREEN MR. MCDONALD GREEN MR. AND MRS. ROBERT U. GRIFFIN MRS. 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