Phillips High School - Mirror Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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The Mirror Published by The Senior Class John Herbert Phillips High School f January, 1940 Birmingham, Alabama TABLE OF CONTENTS Making Beauty—A Drawing............ Senior Officers and Committees Senior Pictures and Activities Character Education: Arming for Peace The Heritage of a Phillipian....... The Light of Truth................. Names and Lineage ............... . Dame Fashion Rules................. My Shadow ....................... . The Wandering Moon ............... The Liberation of Harmony.......... The Book Lover. ................... An Educated Book .................. Waitin' Clowns............................. Why Grades? ....... ...... ........ Sport that Wrinkled Care Decides 20th Century....................... What Role Should America Play?.. .... Neutral Lost Liberty..... ..... ........ Sleeping Warrior................... G. I. Sellem, Super Salesman. .. .. 'Phe Chaperon ......... ........... Hamlet: A Farce.................... A La Hamlet........................ A La Hamlet—Da Ghosta.............. A La Hamlet........................ I. Q's............................. A Freshman’s View ................. The Night Before Commencement...... A Senior . ........................ Memories of Phillips .............. Nightfall.......................... Sundown ........................... Chapel Bells ...................... Rain .............................. Ann Barnhart. Alburn McCullough Herbert Warren Wilson Howell ..... Pearl Fisher Doris Mosley Gene Smith ......'Pom Hunt ...... Jean West Malcolm Patterson Cornelia Banks Thelma Conomos Grant Murphree Gloria Romeo Martha L. Stochr Sellers Stough, Jr. Walter Slaughter .. Clarence Lew s .....Billy Woody Celeste Meadows ... Leslie Alley William Stump Elizabeth Harsh George Vlahakes Margaret Shelby ...... Bob White Mary Tomaras ..... Ann Blevins Fleta Montgomery Betty McDermott .......Wita Jones Marjorie Sparks Dorothy Hale ...Mary Tomaras ...Anne Pickard .....Helen Kcadlc [5] The Mirror “The eye to sec beauty is developed by nothing less than making beauty.” —William Ellery Channing. [7] Glass of J anuary, 1940 Motto: Lux ct veritas Light and truth Flower: American Beauty rose Colors: Crimson and white President ................................................ Herbert Warren Vice-President ............................................. Horace Thacker Secretary ................................................ Doris Mosley Treasurer Billy Beaird Artist Ann Barnhart Orator ..................................................... Wilson Howell Pianist .... . ........ ... Sally Sue Howe Poet ..................................................... Pearl Fisher Violinist Ben Sutton Vocalist ........... ........................................Elaine Saunders SENIOR COMMITTEES RING William McCall, chairman Miss Vcrplanck, sponsor Ruth Linn Claude Lawson Caroline Gates INVITATION Earl Jones, chairman Miss Flautt, sponsor Herman Kockritz Gene Smith MOTTO Robert School, chairman Miss Senn, sponsor Dexter Smith Sally Sue Howe COLOR AND FLOWER Ann Barnhart, chairman Miss Comer, sponsor Mary Ellen Stabler Cecilc Vaughn ANNUAL TYPISTS Paul Earl Bardift Louise Horn Lucille McKenzie [8] The Mirror Herbert Albert Warren Ambition: To do something more than just exist. Activities: Senior Class Pres. '40; Gen. Org. Vice Pres. '39; National Honor Society ’38, '39; Ushers ’38, 39; Yancey ’37-’39, Sec. '39; S. R. Pres. 36, ’37, ’39, Banker 38. Horace Lincoln Thacker Babe” Ambition: To keep on the sunny side of life. Activities: Senior Class Vice Pres.; Yancey; S. R. Pres., Mirror Agent, Banker. Doris Edna Mosley Half-Pint Ambition: To find a eertain Usher's pin. Activities: Senior Class Sec.; Gen. Org. Athletic Com. Chinn.; Promethean '36-'39; S. R. Pres., Sec., Mirror Agt., Banker; G. L. C. '39; History Class Sec.; Pep Squad. William Inzer Beaird Hilly Ambition: To succeed after becoming a C. P. A. Activities: Treas. Senior Class; Bank Cashier; Mirror Typist; Pres. S. R.; History Class, Vice Pres., Sec. Wilson McDaniel Howell Dixie Ambition: Pugnare Fortunam Activities: Senior Class Orator; National Honor Society; Mirror Board, Asso. Editor ’39; Hilliard, Treas. '39; Debating Team '38, '39; Tennis Team '39; Stamp Club Sec., Pres. '38; Minstrel Show '38; Mirror Agent '37; Speech Class Sec. '37, '38; English Class Pres. '36. Miriam Pearl Fisher PearHe Ambition: To do things I voill always be proud to remember. Activities: Senior Class Poet ’39; Pres. National Honor Society ‘39; Mirror Editor-in-chief ’39; Mirror Typist ’39; Gen. Org. Scholarship Com. ’39; Mncmosyncan Pres. ’39, Vice Pres. '38, Cor-Sec. ’38, Parliamentarian ‘37, '39; English Class Pres. ’36. Sec. 37; S. R. Vice Pres. ’36. ’37, Sec. '37, Banker '38, '39; Contributor Hand Mirror '39; Club Stunt '37-’39; G. L. C. ’37-’39; Dramatic Club '36-‘39; Annual Typist ’39. Margaret Ann Barnhardt “Mamie Ambition: To be master of my destiny and captain of soul. Activities: Senior Class Artist; Vestalia ’36-'3S; History Class Sec. '36; Marshal ‘36, '38; Battalion Sponsor for R.O.T.C. '38; S. R. Sec. '37, Vice Pres. '38, Mirror Agent '36, '39, Banker. Sally Sue Howe Ambition: To be as popular as cotton candy. Activities: Senior Class Pianist; Chmn. Gen. Org. Publication Com.; Vestalia '37-’39, Treas. '39; G. I.. C.; Council Member ‘38; Marshal '39; Gym Class Capt. '39. Dorothy Elaine Saunders , Ambition: To serve my God, my country, my bftfTfterflfit'A my friends. Activities: Senior Class Vocalist; Senior Glee Club 39; Treble Clef Club '38, '39; Musical Revue ’38, '39; Aglaia 37-’39. Ben Baxter Sutton Fido Ambition: To be, and not not to be the best of the best, and not not the best, in all and not not all that I ever do. Activities: Senior Class Violinist; Orchestra; Damrosch Club, Parliamentarian; Second Place Winner State Typing Contest; S. R. Vice-Pres., Mirror Agent; Speech;. P Class Treas.; Harmony Class Pres. pV v Virginia Cary Anderson . s Jack Harvey Adamson Mosley” 0 Ambition: To do unto others before they do unto me Activities: Yancey '38; Head Marshal '39; Hist. Class Pres. '3S; Co- Recreation Club '39; S. R. Vice Pres. '39; Banker '39, Mirror Agent '36, '37; Hist. Class Pres. '38. [9] The Mirror Mii.i.ard Mill Almon Plates Ambition: To become as famous as Chamberlain's umbrella. Activities: Mead Marshal ‘39; Chinn. Law and Order Com. ’39; Photography Clug, Pres.; Stamp Club; S. R. Banker, Mirror Agent, President. Jack William Avbry Ambition: To make a million dollars and have the pleasure of spending it. Activities: Milliard, Sec. 38; Phillips Rifle Club 37-'39; R. O. T. C. Lieut. 38. Capt. '39; Armistice Parades '36- 39; S. R. Council Mem. 38, ’39; Freshman Boys Club Pres. '36; Civics Class Pres. '36. Rubie Mae Bailey Ambition: To do the right thing whatever may happen. Margaret Paul Earl Barclift Margie Ambition: Always to have something to look forward to. Activities: Astraea '37, 38; G. L. C. 37-’39; Marshal ’37; Mirror Typist '39. William Norman Barrington Hear Ambition: To fly and to make everyone proud of me. Activities: Football Team '38, ’39; Sr. Glee Club '36; S. R. Pres. '39, Mirror Agent ’39. Q., v,, -. ..jlARxVi Bin ford Little Poison If V ' Amtntum: To be a success in life. Activities: Asst. Mead Usher 39; Yancey 3S- 39. Mattie Wilma Blanton Peewee Ambition: Not to be as long doing some things as 1 have been going through school. Activities: Girl Reserves ’36- 38, Chinn. Social Com. ‘38; S. R. Sec. ’36, ’38, Mirror Agent ’37; History Class Pres. ’36. Ann Winn Blevins Ambition: To give the best 1 have to the highest I know. Activities: Mirror Editor '39; National Honor Society, Vice Pres. '39; Mnemosyncan, Sec. 39, Pres. '39; Editor Hand Mirror '39; G.L.C. ’38, '39; Pep Squad; Dramatic Club ’37-'39; Marshal ’39; Club Stunt 38, '39; S. R. Pres. '38, Council Mem. '37, Banker 38, '39. Sarah Auxford Bookout Ambition: Not to have to wait as long to see Gone With the Wind as I've had to wait to get my diploma. Activities: Clio ’36-’39, News Reporter '38, Sec. '39, Parliamentarian ’39; G. L. C. 37; S. R. Pres. 38; History Class Vice Pres. ’39, Sec. '39. Andrew Jackson Borders, Jr. Andy Preacher Ambition: To fill every unforgiving minute with sixty seconds worth of distance run. Activities: Glee Club, Pres. '39, Sec. ’38; Chorister Lit. Society, Orator ’39, Vice Pres. '38, Trcas. '39; Winner of Declamation Cup '38; Senior Play '38. '39; “Pinafore, Carmen,” Aida, Variety Show; Glee Club Quartet '3S; Actors Guild '39; Dramatic Club ’35-’39; Campaign Speeches ’37, ’38, '39. Spencer Judson Bozeman Jud” Ambition: To rat, sleep, and be merry. Carolyn Kmocene Broadhead Emmie Ambition: To get there. Activities: Mirror Board '39; Aglaia '39; Pep Squad 38, ’39; G. I.. C. '37-'39; Contributor Maud Mirror” '39; Dramatic Club ’37, Marshal '38; Fresh. Club Sec. '36. [10] The Mirror Floyd Thomas Bryant Horse” Ambition: To profit by other people's mistakes. Activities: Baseball '38, '39. Dewie Lucille Caldwell Smarty” Ambition: To make a success of all that I attempt to Jo. Lois Frances Card Red” Ambition: To be successful in whatever I undertake. Activities: S. R. Pres.; Gym Class Captain. Georce D. Carns, Jr. Cactus Kid” Ambition: To be a mechanical engineer. Activities: Football; Usher; S. R. President. '■J-'l ,S Susie Salvatricb Carruiia Baby” B” Ambition: To be more than a secretary, to travel and see the world. Activities: Dramatic Club 36- 38; Girls Glee Club 36-'39; S. R. Banker, Sec. ’36; Vaudeville ’36-’38; Phillips Night '36-’39; Carmen ; Aida ; Pinafore ; State Music Festival ’38, '39; City Music Festival '39; Independent Presbyterian Program ’37, '38; Radio Broadcast '38, ’39; Christmas Program ’37-’39; A. E. A. ’37, ’38; Red Cross Program '39; Mirror Typist '39. Edward William Coberly “Flash” Ambition: IT hen I grow up. I want to be a - - - man. Activities: Band '36, '37; Piano Class Pres. '37. Evelyn Elizabeth Curtis “Sammy” Ambition: To sing. Activities: Mirror Typist ’39. '40; Senior Play ’39; Reserves, Reporter ’38; Damrosch Club ’36-’ Dramatic Club. £ Girl •Jenny •• LX Virginia Edna Daniel Ambition: To lay up stores of love and knowledge; to help make others happy and have the bright star of success shining on my career. Dorothy Inez Davis “Nezzie” Ambition: To smile and make the world smile with me. Activities: Marshal ’35; Phillips Night '35. ’36; Spring Festival ’35. Jeanne Ellen Davis Boots” Ambition: To give to the world the best that I have, and the best will come back to me. Activities: Sr. Glee Club '37-’39; Mnemosynean ’37-’39, Treas. ’39; S. R. Sec. ’36-’38, Trcas. ’36-'39, Vicc-Prs. ‘37, ’3S; History Class Pres. '36, '37; Marshal ’37. John Diamantakos John “All Southeastern Greek” Diamantakos Ambition: To be National Athletic Diector for the “Sons of Pericles” Activities: Basketball, Capt. ’38, ’39. Edward Harrington Duran “Ed.” Ambition: To make a success of life. [ii] T he., Mirror Carey Everetts Floyd Rubber : To find out nhat this Cock-eye” really meant. illiard '37-'39; Band ’35-'39. vaL jfv,i Jessie Mae Ford Pud ition: To near a smile that no n't nash off. I Activities: Vestalia ‘39; Pep Squad '39; G. L. C. ‘3$. '39; I Club Stunt '39; Dramatic Club '36. ’37. Sydney Friedman -Ambition: To photograph the no rid. Activities: Photography Club; Banker. Carolyn Louise Gates Trente Ambition: To he successful in all my enterprises. Activities: Vestalia '36-'39; S. R. Vice Pres. '37. Banker '37. '39; Mirror Agent ’37; History Class Pres. '37, ‘38, Sec. ’38: Pep Squad '39; Art Club '36; Dramatic Club '39; G. L. C. '38, '39. Bertie Elizabeth Gibbs Birdie Amlution: To find out nhether nould snim. float or sink if I nere in a pool of lemon jello. Activities: Glee Club '3S, '39; State Music Festival '39; Vaudeville '37, ’38; Astraea ’3S; Freshman Council Mem.; S. R. Banker, Sec. Richard Grass Ambition: To be a chemist Dorothy Hale Dot or “Dottie Ambition: To fulfill the high goal I have set for myself to do my best at all times. Activities: Mncmosynean ’37-’39, Cor. Sec. ’38, Scrapbook Com. ‘39; G. L. C. ’37-’39; Dramatic Club ’36-‘39; Jr. Red Cross '39; S. R. Sec. '38. '39. William Morton Hall Mote Ambition: To be able to do nhat I nant to do. Activities: History Class President. Kathryn II am ill Ambition: Eat, Drink and be merry for tomorron ne die. Mildred Denny Hans Bobby Ambition: To like college as nell as I did high school. Activities: Pierian '38, '39. Grace Evonne Harris Sunshine” Ambition: To be to others as they are to me. Activities: G. L. C. Treasurer. Robert Gaines Hassler Red” Ambition: Not to be overambitious for according to Shakespeare over ambition bears the fruits of failure. Activities: Glee Club. [12] The Mirror Alfred Lee Hathcock Tony” Ambition: To smash the book of knowledge. Activities: Tennis Team '37, ’33; S. R. Pres. ’36. Mae Belle Heyman Dootsy” Ambition: To quit having trouble in twos. Activities: S. R. Vice Pres., Sec., Banker, Council Member; Civics Class, Sec.; History Class Sec.; Freshman Vaudeville. W Constance Wili.enb Higginbotham Ambition: To catch a big fish.” Activities: C . L. C. '37-'39; Girl Reserves TVMU S. R. Banker, Council Mem. '39; Jr. Red Cross '37. Richard Collins Hinkle Dick” Ambition: To live the life I love. Activities: Science Club, Pres. ‘39, Sec. '3S; S. R. Banker '36, '37. Lois Dean Holbrook Ambition: To have content of mind by doing for others. Activities: G. L. C. '38. '39; Pep Squad '39; Dramatic Club '37. '38; S. R. Vice Pres. '36, '37, MirriK,A|ent '37, •38. Banker '36. '37. Inga Louise Horn H’ecsie Ambition To see myself as others see me. Activities: Annual Mirror Typist '39; S. R. Baakar Marshal '39; Personality Club '39; Red Cross '36. Forney Tall ant Howard Ambition: To be guitarist in some big-time orchestra. Activities: History Class Pres.; Mirror Agent; Banker. Thomas Allen Hurro Pluto Ambition: To be there when it happens. Activities: S. R. President '35, '36, Vice Pres. 39; Baseball Team '36. '37. Henry Grady Jackson, Jr. Bugs' Ambition: To be successful. Activities: Gen. Org. Publicity Com. '39; Ushers Club; Tennis Team '39; S. R. Pres '36, Vice Pies. 3 , Banker 37, Mirror Agent '38. Vaneta Jay Nee Nee Ambition: To learn to love to wash dishes. Activities: National Honor Society '39; Mnemosyne an, Cor.-Sec. '39. Harry Cecil Johnson Fuzz Ambition: To live the simple life of a millionaire with a wife like Hedy Lamarr. Activities: Bank '35, '36, '37. Earl Gladstone Jones, Jr. Jonesy Ambition: To come up to my parent's expectations. Activities: Ushers Club '38, '39; Owen '38, '39. Vice Pres. ’39. Treas. '39; Orchestra ’36-’39; Tennis Team '38-'39; Jr. Tennis Champion '36; Music Festival '38, '39; S. R. Pres. '36. '37, '38. Vice Pres. '37, Mirror Agent '38, '39, Council Member 37, '38; History Class Pres. '38. [13] The Mirror Maureen Jordan Jordonn Ambition: To find out where the seeds for seedless raisins come from. Activities: Clio, Rec.-Scc. '39, Critic '37, '38; Stunt Pro-grotn '38, '39; G. L. C. '37-'39; S. R. Pres. '39, Vice Pres. 38. Sec. '36. Banker '36, '37. Crystal Kampakis ' Cristy” Amhition: To sit on the tark of success and rise rapidly. Activities: Mnemosynean '37-'39; Dramatic Club; Actors' Guild; Senior Play '39; Glee Club '3S, '39; Club Stunt '37, ’38; Audi Programs; History Class Sec., Vice Pres. '37; Speech Class Sec., Vice Pres. '36-’39. James Warren Kicker ”Jimmie” Ambition: To do all things to the best of my ability. Activities: Ushers '38, '39; Yancey, Treaa. 39; Tennis '38, '39; Mirror Agent ’36, '37; S. R. Pres. '36, '37, uncil Member 3S; Orchestra '36-'3S; City Music Fes-al '37, '38; Co-Recreation Club '39. Kathryn Knight Kitty” Ambition: To live a happy and successful life. Activities: Marshal. I Herman Kockritz “Hutch Ambition: To play a saxophone sweet enough to ease Carlyle's Hums. Activities: Gen. Org. Publications Com. '39; Band ’36-'39; R.O.T.C. Band ‘38, '39, Lieut., Drum Major; Orchestra '37, '38. First Choir Oboe in State Music Festival '39; icncc Club '37. '38; S. R. Pres. '37. '38, Mirror Agt. 36. '38. '39. Nina Lacey Ambition: To hold a winning hand in the game of life. Activities: Mnetnosynean '37-'39, Pen Com. '39; Dramatic Club '36-'38; G. L. C. '38, '39, Refreshment Com.; S. R. Banker '36. 37, Council Mem. '37; P. T. A. Program '38; Red Cross ’36, ’37. Earle Clive Lackey Mr. Earle Ambition: To leave more than a tombstone behind me when I die. Activities: Ushers '38, '39; Yancey, ’36-'39, Third Member Standing Com., Vice Pres.; Gen. Org. Law and Order Com.; Council Member, Banker, Mirror Agent. Eo Warren Langston Ambition: To be a successful dentist. Activities: Civics Class Pres. '35; History Class Pres. '36; S. R. Banker '36; R. 0. T. C. Program '38. Margaret Leigh Lawler Mickey ' Ambition: To see all teachers be given a pension at the age of SO. Activtics: G. L. C. Claude Sims Lawson, Jr. ‘‘Buddy Ambition: To sleep. Martha Ann Lawrence Ambition: To have success and happiness always. Activities: Council Member; History Class Sec.; Banker; Capt. Gym. Class; Vestalia. Ruth Lawvii.le fif.) Ambition: To have [14] Ruthie ambition. an I'he Mirror Marjorie Lois Lee Little Bit Ambition: To find a hoy without a line. Activities: G. L. C.; R.O.T.C. Sponsor; S. R. Pres.. Vice Pres.; Mirror Agent; Gym Class Capt. Ruth Lucille Linn Ambition: To see myself as others see me Activities: Ring Com. ’39; Harmony Class Pres. '37; Sec. 38; Appreciation Class, Vice Pres. '39; Treble Clef Club ’38; Marshal ’38. '39. Annie Katherine Looney Powell Murray Lovell Boogie Ambition: To be a good surgeon. Activities: Gen. Org. Pres. '39; Ushers Club, Asso. Head Usher '39; Yancey; S. R. Pres. '37, Vice Pres. ’3S, Banker '36, '39; History Class Pres. '37. John Lowery Ambition: To succeed in everything I try. Activities: Cheer Leader; Co-Recreation Club; Glee Club. Otto Herman Ludwig Ur. Otto Pluto Activities: S. R. Pres. Council Mem.; Hist. Class Trcas. Geneva Marie Marchionb Baby Ambition: To be a successful business woman. Activities: Mirror Typist '39; Dramatic Club '37-’39; Jr. Red Cross '36, '37; May Festival '38. Jane Martin Ambition: To learn to type with more than two fingers Activities: Thalia '37-’39, Critic '38, Rec.-Scc. '39; G L. C. ’37-'39; P. T. A. Program '38, '39; Home Econom Fashion Show '39; S. R. Pres., Vice-Pres. '38, Counc Mem. '39; History Class Officer '37-'39. Carolyns Randall Matthews Ambition: To be a good wife for a famous doctor. Activities: Senior Play '40; Orchestra '36-'39, Vice Pre's ’39, Sec. ’38; All-City High School Orchestra ’37-'39; Allstate High School Orchestra '36, '38; Music Festival '36-'39; Clio ’37-’39; Mirror Typist '39; S. R. Sec. '36, Banker '39. William Burton McCall H'Utie Ambition: To go a step farther than the farthest on the road to success. Activities: Ushers '39; Yancey '39; Mirror Board '39; Chmn. Senior Class Ring Com. '39; Glee Club ’36. '37; Science Club '38, '39; Mirror Agent '39; English Class Pres. ’37. Sara Belle McCoy Sarabelle Dum Durn Ambition: To become the Real McCoy. Activities: Promethean '37-’39; Art Club '37; G. L. C. '37-'39. Kenneth Edward McCown Mack Ambition: To be or not to be, that is the question. Activities: Phillips Night '37, ’38; S. R. Banker '36, '39, Trcas. '39. [15] T H E 'ii R R O R 7 Grace Amelia McCrary Grayer Ambition: To yet a job and hold it. Victor McDowell Tie Ambition: To graduate from high school. Activities: Banker; Mirror Circulation Mgr.; History C.a s President. Fred Sleyden McFarland Ambition: To build a highway around the world. Activities: $. R- Mirror Agent '38, Pres. '39; Hilliard ’37-‘39. Marilyn Elizabeth McGinnis Sugar Ambition: To do my best. Activities: Senior Play ’39; Senior Matinee ’40; Dramatic Club ’36-’39; Phillips Night '36-’39; Carmen” ’36; May Festival ’38; Vocal Matinee ’36, ’37; Mirror. Amo. Editor '39, Bookkeeper ‘38, '39. Typist ’39. Agent 36, '37, Contributor to “Hand Mirror '39; English Class Pres. ’36; S. R. Sec. ’39; History Class Pres. '37; Civics Class Sec. ’36. Winnie Lucille McKenzie Cille’’ Ambition: To be well worthy of my place in the world and travel the straight and narrow path. Activities: Annual Mirror Typist '39; Personality Club ’39; Gym Class Capt. ’38; Marshal 37, '38; Dnmrosch Club; Phillips Night. Raymond C. Meacham, Jr. Ambition: To do unto others as I would have them do unto me. Activities: Mirror, Circulation Staff; Band; Second Lieutenant, R. O. T. C. Band. Anne Celeste Meadows S'ess Tess Ambition: To climb the ladder of success, beginning at the top, without slipping. Activities: Astraea ’38; Glee Club ‘37-’39; Glee Club Business Mgr. 39; Treble Clef Club Sec. '37; “Carmen 36; “Aida ’37; Christmas Program ’38; Teachers Meetings '37-’38; State Music Festival '37, '38; Damrosch, Reporter '39; Phillips Night '38, '39; Member Winning Ensemble. State Festival '39; Council Member '39; Armistice Day '39. Lee Peter M Roots Slick Ambition: To become a rich man, or become a coach. Activities: Basketball. Jane Delene Milford Buggy Ambition: To get to th,• top of the ladder in anything I undertake. Walter Owen Montjeth Punchy ; Kid Mercury Ambition: To be the best test pilot in the U. S. Activities: Band '36, '37. Tessie Rose Nadel Sunbeam Ambition: To climb the ladder of success two steps at a time. Activities: Mnemosyncan ’37-’39; Dramatic Club '37-'39; Jr. Red Cross '36, '37; Mirror Typist '39; English Class Vice Pres. '36. Clyde Vincent Orr, Jr. Ilubber Ambition: To travel or, in other words, to be a salesman. Activities: Hilliard '36-’39. Critic '39; Stamp Club Sec. '37; S. R. Pres. '37, ’39. Sec. '36, '39; Speech Class Sec. '37; History Class Vice-Pres. '39. [16] T h e Mirror Lewis James Overton Ambition: To be president of a large airline company. Activities: Owen; Stamp Club, Pres., Sec. Charles George Owen “Junior Ambition: To do well whatever I do. Activities: Football '37-'39; Baseball ’39; History Class Vice-Prcs. ’37. ’3$. Pres. ‘39. Steve Louis Pappas Ambition: To be a success in the game of life. Activities: R. O. T. C. Lieut. '38. Capt. ’39, Lieut-Col. 39, Capt. Drill Team '39; Honor Rifle Club; Armistice Parade '36- 39; S. R. Vice Pres. 37, Banker, ’38; History Class Vice Pres. '38. Sara Adeline Pate “Sap Ambition: To make a success in life. Activities: Mnemosyne an; Jr. Red Cross; Phillips Night 39; Stunt Program ’38, '39. Malcolm Patterson Dog Ambition: To make hay while the sun shines, and also when it rains. Activities: National Honor Society '39; Gen. Org. Chinn. Scholarship Com. '39; Chinn. Publications Com. ’39; Mirror Board ’39; Ushers '39; Yancey '38, '39, Cor.-Sec. '39; Co-Recreation Club '39; Track Squad '38; Dramatic Club '39; S. R. Vice-Pres. '36. Council Mem. '37- 39; Band ’36-’39; R. O. T. C. Band '37- 39. Lieut. 39; Marshal '36. Roy Cecil Payne “Bo Ambition: Never to promise more than I can performi. William Taylor Perkins •• r. TV' Cy” “Perk “Smoke Smokeball “Porta Rica °Lightning“ “Speedball” Ambition: To become a history making ball player. Activities: Basketball '37. '38, '39; Baseball '36. '37, '38, '39. Anne Elizabeth Pickard Ambition: To be silent and let others think me a fool rather than to speak and remove all doubt. Activities: Sec. Hist. Class '37; S. R. Banker '3S, Council Mem. '39; R. O. T. C. Sponsor 38; Mnemosynenn ’37- 39; Treble Clef Club ‘37; “Carmen ’37; Marshal ’36; State Music Festival ’37; Stunt Day '38; Freshman Vaudeville '37; Boy's Vaudeville '37; A. E. A. Chorus '37; Armistice Day Parade '38. Joseph Mitchell Prude Ambition: To let everybody know that I am here. Activities: Ushers Club '38, '39, Sec. '39; Gen. Org. Clubs Com. '38, Publications Com. '39; Hilliard '38, '39, Vice Pres. '39; Co-Recreation Club. Treas. ’39; History Class Pres. '38, '39; S. R. Banker '38; Mirror Agent '39. Leo C’rawkord Ramp Clarence Sparks Redmond Sparky Ambition: To be a success in everything. Activities: S. R. Pres. '37. Edward Reid “Droopy Ambition: To marry a girl with a good job. [17] The Mirror Richard Dix Riley Rick Ambition: To be able to chew gum as beautifully as Graee Vickers. Hazel Lee Robertson Ambition: To hold on to what I've got and grab for more. Activities: Aglaia '37-’39; Marshal '37- 39. Mary Elizabeth Robertson Libby Ambition: To weigh a hundred. Activities: Aglaia, Chmn. Publicity Com.; English Class President. Charles Leon Rollins Chuck Ambition: To paddle my own canoe. Activities: Baseball '38, '39. Gloria Ellen Romeo Romeo” Ambition: To be silent and let others think me a fool rather than to speak and to remove all doubt. Activities; S. R. Banker '39; Mirror Board '39; Orchestra ’36-'3S; Phillips Night '36-'38; Dramatic Club '36. '37; Mnemosvncan '37-'39; Stunt Program ’38; Spring Music Festival '37. 38; Senior Play 37; Freshman Vaudeville '37; Mirror Typist. Walter Carroll Scharber, Jr. Ambition: To become a genius. Robert Edward Schoel Muscle or Otto Ambition: To be a successful doctor (retire at 30). Activities: Gen. Org. Publications Com. 39, Scholarship Com. 39; Yancey ’36-'40, Critic '39; Circulation Dept. Mirror '39; Pres. S. R ’36, '37. Mirror Agent '39. Banker '38, ’39; History Class Pres. '38; Speech Class, V-Pres. '38. Leonard Edwin Scott Ambition: To look as comical as George Cams. Activities: Football '39; Basketball '39; I rack '39. Erskine Davis Seale Sealskin Ambition: To turn handsprings when I'm ninety-nine. Activities: Track '36, 37. ’39; Football '38, '39; Ushers '38, '39; Owen '39; Circulation Distributor of “Mirror.” Willie Job Shaw Ambition: To play Ramsay everyday. 'Activitics:Ushcrs '38. '39; Gen. Org. Athletic Com., Clubs Coin.; Hilliard, Critic, Treat.; Hi-Y. Vice Pres.; football '37-'39; Track '38, '39; S. R. Vice Pres. 39, Sec. '36, Banker ’37. Council Mem. 37. '38; Fresh. Football '36. Margaret Estelle Shelby Meg Ambition: To sit on a tack of success and rise to the height of fame. Activities: S. R. Banker '36, ’37; Girl Reserves Club '37-'39; Home Economic Class, Sec. '37. Frances Kathleen Short Kat Ambition: To have an ambition. ••i etKmes: PhiiHips: S. R. Pres.; Gym Class Capt. ’37, 38; Hi ioiv-V hss Pres. Other School: Freshman Lit. Society -ikr's.; Girls’ Basket Ball Team; Freshman Play. [18] T he Mirror Thelma Blanche Sidle Ambition: To know what I want out of hfr, and accomplish it. Activities: Dramatic Club '36-'39. Costume Coin., Property Com.; Speech Choir '38; Radio Program '39; S. K. Sec.; Civics Class Pres. Arthur Chester Smith, Jr. A. C.” Ambition: To live and learn. Activities: Ushers’ Club '39, ’40; Vaneev ’39, ’40; History Class Pres. '38; Co Recreation Club '39; S. R. Pres. '39, Mirror Agent '37. Gene Smith Genie” Ambition: Not to he just something good hut good for something. Activities: National Honor Society '39; Mirror Board '39: Astraea, Pres. '39, Cor.-Sec. '39; Senior Play '39; Maid of Honor in May Court 39; Winner of Poetry Cup '39; Gen. Org. Clubs Com. '39; Speaker Phillips Night '39; Chmn. Senior Invitation Com. '39; Club Stum '39; Dramatic Club '36-’39, Chmn. Properties '39; Contributor Hand Mirror '39; $. R. Pres. '36. '37. Lucylle Dexter Smith l)ink Slug Ambition: To live in the South Sea Islands. Activities: Sr. Class Motto Com.; Gen. Org. Publicity Com.; Mnemosynean '36-’39, Pres. '38, Parliamentarian ’37. ’39; Pep Squad '39; S. R. Pres. '36. Sec. '39, Council Mem. '38, Mirror Agent '38; History Class Pres. '37. ’39 Vice Pres. '37. Martha Carolyn Smith Ambition: Forward ever, backward never. Martha Gary Smith Forkie Ambition: To he what is expected of me. Activities: Gen. Org. Athletic Com. '39, Publications Com. '39; G. I.. C. '37. Pres. '39; Mnemosynean '37-'39. Parliamentarian '38, Rec.-Sec. '38. '39, Cor. Sec. '37; Capt. Gym Class '37-'39; S. R. Pres. '39, Vice Pres. '39; Club Stunt '38; Biology Class, Sec. '39, Vice Pres. '39; Pep Squad '39; May Day Festival 39; Dramatic Club '39; P. T. A. Program '38; History Class Sec. '39; Marshal '38. '39. Marjorie Carolyn Sparks Sparge Ambition: To find my spark of ambition, and turn it into a flame. Activities: Mirror Board; Girl Reserves '38; Writers Club, Vice President '39. Norman Southerland Sleepy Ambition: To succeed on life’s highways without too many detours. Activities: Manager Stage Crew. Doris Vivian Stanley Dotty Ambition: To live in Miami, Florida Activities: Vestalia; G. L. C. Sellers Stouch. Jr. Ambition: Always to have ambition. Activities: Honor Society, '39; Ushers '38, '39, Head Usher; Yancey '36-’39, Pres. '39, Third Member Standing Com.; Orchestra '36, '37; Band '38, '39; Student Cabinet '37, '3S; Basketball '37. Annie Louise Stubbs Sis” Ambition: Always to keep in sight the cause of the right. Activities: History Class Vice Pres. ’38; English Class Sec. '37; Phillips Night '37. '38. Ellis Ralph Taylor Ed” “Ludis” Ambition: Take the El” and save. Activities: Phillips Night '37. [19] The Mirror James Lattuillk Tayi.OR Buddy” Ambition: To be a musician. Activities: Damrosrh Club Vice Pres. '39; S. R. Vice Pres. '39; Harmony Class '39. Mary Tomaras Ambition: To meet Mr. ami Mrs. Fortune but never Miss Fortune. Activities: S. R. Banker '36, '37; Mirror Board 38; Girl Reserves Club '3S, '39; Home Ec. Class Vice Pres. '37. Cecar Louise Vaughn Ambition: To Jo nohat I Jo well. Activities: Pen and Brush Club Sec.; S. R. Sec. '39. Grace Elizabeth Vickers “Grade Allen Ambition: Always to put my best foot forward. Activities: G. L. C. '38, ’39; Banker '36; Marshal ’35,'36. Bon WALSH Pinky Ambition: To become {treat without much effort. Activities: lii-Y '38. '39; Hilliard '38. '39; Tennis Team '37, '38; Football Team 36, '37; S. R. Vice Pres.; History Class President. George McDonald Weaver “Buck Tex Ambition: To live anJ let live. Activities: S. R. Sec. '38; Council Mem. '37; Head Banker '37. '38, 39; Baseball ’38. Jean Moore West Ambition: To aJJ beauty to the lives of all man kin J. Activities: National Honor Society '39; Mnemosynean '37-'39. Vice Pres. ’39; Writers' Club '39, Cor.-Sec.; Student-Director Senior Play '40; Dramatic Club ’36-’39; S. R. Council Member '39. George Frederick White Ambition: To succeed in life. Mary Grace White Ambition: To succeed. Activities: Girl Reserves Club, Devotional C'hmn. “39, Secretary '39. Allen Windham Marie Winfield Ambition: To discover an ambition, then to be ambitious. Activities: Gen. Org. Publicity Com. '38; S. R. Pres. ’38, Mirror Agent ’39. Banker ’36, ’39; G. L. C. ’37- 39; Biology Class Critic, '39. Mary Elizabeth Winter Butch' Ambition: To succeed in making a success. Activities: Vestalia '37-’40; Dramatic Club '37, '38; History Class Prc . ’37; Speech Class Sec. '38; Gym Class Locker Marshal. [20] The Mirror Sara Lydell Womack Ambition: To do all in my power to attain the success I desire. Activities: Girl Reserves Club; G. L. C. '39; S. R. Sec. ’37. SUMMER SCHOOL Frances Hasbn Hensley Ambition: To sail the sea of life and leave a ripple on the wave. SUMMER SCHOOL GRADUATES Hubert Brown William Irwin Capps William Monroe Caudle Lee Duvall Edward Older Edncy, Jr. Phillip Paul Gagliano Graham Hawkins J. Monroe Jones Leo Levine Alfred Martin McDonald Frank Lecroy Reasy Leroy Lowery William McMullen Wallace Mezzell Donald Lloyd Newsom Edward Woodfin Roberts, Billy Joel Smith Sell Wade South Bob Sterrett Ray Stroup William Wayne Teas Robert Roland Wall Jasper Dudley West Nicolina Ida Carruba Gwendolyn Cox Cecile Helen Grammer Mary Louise Grayson Martha Harrison Mary Jane Morris Hazel Nell Roberts Ruth Seabury Jr. Mary Ella Tinsley Claudinc Trotter Carolyn Elizabeth Williams OTHER GRADUATES Virginia Cary Anderson Clinton Lawrence Ballew Jeanette Mary Brocato David Devon Coutta Cathrvn Marie H'cks Tom James E. Hunt Clarence Stanley Lewis Henry Grant Murphree, J Nann Elizabeth Nabors Mary Natalie Russell William Moughan Schuler Mary Ellen Stapler Josephine Troncalli James Toney White Maurice Wing, Jr. Frank Rene WulfFaert [21] T he Mirror CHARACTER EDUCATION: ARMING FOR PEACE Fellow-members of the Class. Parents, Friends: 'Poday we hear much discussion concerning war provoked by nations that are openly preparing for protracted war. Not only arc they fight'ng and training soldiers and manufacturing arms for future work of destruction, but by regulating industry and transportation, they are also depriving civilians of initiative, liberty, and many other peace rmc privileges. Our country also is seriously concerned with problems of armament, but we are thankful that so far we are preparing not for war—but for the maintenance of peace, and the perpetuation of our freedom of press and assembly and of the other institutions we love. Probably never before at the beginning of a foreign war have our people been so articulate in their wish for peace, so wili ng to refrain from activities that might involve us. and so consciously on guard against false propaganda. We young Americans, as individuals, share these aspirations for peace, “Peace. The great prerequisite. The race’s single chance to reach its stature.” We can see no necessity for war and its destruction ; we want to see our country grow and develop in prosperity anti justice. Individually and collectively we wish to do our part to insure the preservation and effective use of her natural resources. We arc especially eager to safeguard, develop, and employ to the best possible advantage those human resources, such as physical and mental powers, that are our own. During our school career, many things besides lessons have been stressed; and we consider our scholastic instruction and character training as a fine preparation—a form of personal and social equipment for peace and the enjoyment of a larger life. Our diplomas testify that we have gained knowledge; we realize that we have learned many worthwhile lessons; and we hope that we shall master others in years to come. Knowledge is our strongest mental protection, knowledge that can overcome ignorance and the prejudice that grows out of ignorance. Intolerance is often the [22] T H E Mirror strongest and most-to-be-fcared enemy of the mind, but it cannot stand against intelligent self-respect and self-reliance; for self-reliance is not rash courage, but daring to find the right and then execute it. A poet has expressed the meaning in: “Were half the power, that fills the world with terror, Were half the wealth bestowed on camps and courts, Given to redeem the human mind from error. There were no need of arsenals nor forts.” For their efforts directed toward such an end we thank the Birmingham public school system and our Superintendent. Not only have we been given sound academic instruction, but we have received also definite systematic encouragement in the development of certain character traits that will better equip us for living. Thrift, Courtesy, Love of Nature. Worthy Use of Leisure, Wonder, Service, Self-Respect, Cooperation, and Self-Reliance were emphasized during our early years, and they still dominate our patterns of thought and action. Since we entered Phillips the subjects have been: Health, an essential first line of defense: Sportsmanship, esprit dc corps; Work, the vanguard; and Love of the Beautiful, a bright inspiring banner. We notice that these character traits are alternately per-onal and social. Health, for example, concerns the individual primarily, but it is followed by Sportsmanship, a desirable social asset. And so do action and reaction have play through life. It is an essential of Democracy to regard the individual as an individual, and also as a part of society—to appreciate the development of individual possibilities and to afford preparation in cooperating with others. If we wish to maintain peace and improve our Democracy, we must continue to follow the preparedness program which has been designed for our development, for by doing so, we may hope to become socialized individuals in a humanized whole. —Herbert Warren, Class President [231 TH K M I R R OR THE HERITAGE OF A PHILUPIAN From the savage Indian, whose blood-curdling yells struck terror into the heart of the white man during the development of our country, to the polished European nobleman of the seventeenth century, every man has desired to leave something to posterity. IIis bequest may be either physical or intangible. If he has devoted his life to the accumulation of wealth, his children receive pecuniary heritage which is easily destroyed. Hut a heritage of mind and spirit is more precious and lasting. When in danger, the Englishman looks to the deeds of Wellington and Nelson, and a fiery stream of strength rushes to his heart. To the Frenchman, Pasteur and Napoleon are the personification of greatness. The German possesses an inheritance of brilliant scientists, whose feats have amazed the world. Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael are names known to every Italian. Hut the inheritance of an American, for which his courageous ancestors are largely responsible, is freedom—freedom of religion, speech, and press. The Phillipian is indeed fortunate, for he has the heritage not only of an American but also of a Phillipian. A famous general once said: “Give me trained leaders, good followers, and excellent equipment, and no one can resist my might.” At Phillips there is n qualified, conscientious, and sympathetic faculty, who, besides having the necessary degrees, arc especially capable in fulfilling the more important requirement, leading into the realm of thought an unusually intelligent and eager group of followers Phillips also has the “excellent equipment” which was the general’s third requisite for success, for she is the proud possessor of modern laboratories and shops, an adequate library, and especially a well-stocked lunchroom. Thus, Phillips seeks to prepare a graduate so that he may conquer, not with arms, but with knowledge. Our Phillips tradition looks upon knowledge not as a mere accumulation of information, but as individual th'nking hacked by experimentation and research. When a pupil differs from his teacher on a certain point, he is praised if he can support his statements with substantial proof. Hut if bis answer s based on the worthless guessing of a lazy brain without materia! and organization, he is always reproved and discouraged from repeating his error. Due to this training a Phillipian develops a clear-cut attitude towards life. To him his sportsmanship is more than a word; it is a creed by which he lives. He never tries to justify his means by his ends. When he meets with Triumph or Disaster, he treats those two impostors just the same. Having come to feel with Carlyle thnt “the only true happiness of a man is that of clear decided Activity in the sphere for which, by nature and circumstances, he has been fitted and appointed,” he puts his efforts into the task for which he is best qualified, and no artificial substitute distracts him in his seeking genuine happiness. As a result of this system of education Phillips sends mature, capable, and talented leaders into colleges and business. Alabama, Hirmingham-Southern, Auburn, and Howard are filled with outstanding Phillipians, as Phi Heta Kappas, presidents of student organizations, debaters and orators, and athletic heroes testify. As business men, Phillipians for the most part have made Birmingham what she is today. Their leadership, their foresight, and their ability arc a testimonial to the exceptional type of person produced by Phillips. The graduating Phillipian secs the high standards of his predecessors, and determines, not only to approach, but to excel them. His spirit and fitness will carry him to high endeavors, he it as farmer or professor. Not even fate itself can stop him, for he is “master of his fate and captain of his soul.” If he is hurled into depths, he will rise and scale the heights. Though the winds of destiny try to shipwreck him on the sea of life, one thing cannot be taken from him—his heritage as a Phillipian. —Wilson Howell, Class Orator [24] The Mirror THE LIGHT OF TRUTH We dream of a world of abiding peace, Where all are friends, not foes, Where laughter and song rarely cease, And where every face serenely glows, A land where the rich aid the humble, Where the learned give wise behest, Where drums of war never rumble— A land that Truth has blest. We have climbed by the lure of a vision, A fair light to behold. Springing upward from earth like a fountain And shining like silver and gold. From the foot of the mount wc discerned it. Its sparkle and gleam so bright That our hearts leaped up with longing To be nearer its luminous light. With eager stride we climbed toward it, Over many rocks, rough and jagged. Through chasms, wide yawning and ugh And underbrush thorny and ragged. On the crest of the mountain wc paused And looking whence wc had come, We beheld a scene transfigured In the slanting rays of the sun. 'Flic rocks that had hindered our ascent, Like Iris’s scarf’s bright hue, Mingled with the deep green underbrush And flowers of violet and blue. Brooks trickled down the wide chasms, Colorful, deep blue-green, Anemones filled all the nooks And fringed clearest waters ever seen. And now at the peak of appraisement We see that the path does not stop, But upward through our dream wc must fare For wc have not reached the top. It leads on to another mountain And into the heart of the sky, We must climb again and struggle To reach the light of truth on high. —Pearl Fisher, Class Poet [25] T he Mirror NAMES AND LINEAGE “Their name is Legion’'—at least there are 153 graduates in this graduating class excluding the one and only Jones. Even the five Smiths arc not buried in obscurity although “Fate tried to conceal them by naming them Smith. Among the unconcealed are artistic Gene, efficient Carolyn, dexterous Dexter, the two maids Martha, and Prince Arthur himself. Our distinguished names include Mayo, famous in the medical world. 'File literature of our time is enriched with the works of Ludwig, the famous biographer Emil, as Phillips is with the achievements of Otto. Time has made synonymous with Gloria-s romance the name Romeo. A lady, Frances, has made memorable in politics the name Perkins, as a boy. W. T.. has in baseball. Fame acclaims the name Scott in the realm of romance and in that of reality, we claim Leonard Edwin. In the automobile industry, Ford means “Henry ; in Phillips, Jessie Mac . We have representatives from the leading nations of the world in our midst such as McGowan, McFarland, McDowell, McCrary and others from bonny Scotland. Then there are good old English names, such as Milford, Meadows, and Hathcock, side by side with the Irish Murphrces. Shaws, Lowcrys, and Mosleys. “The glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome gives us the names of Mcgois, Carru-ba, Kampakis, Marchione, Nadel, Tomaras and Troncalli. In the White House we had Jackson, Grant, and Lincoln: and in Phillips Andrew Jackson Borders, Henry Grant Murphrcc and Horace Lincoln I hacker carry on these great names. The face of Richard Dix is no more familiar to movie-goers than the voice of Richard Dix Riley is to Phillipians. Tom, Louise, and Maurice send our thoughts speeding on a cross-country Hunt, to the music of a huntsman’s Horn, or soaring on an airplane’s Wing. There are eight Williams and eight Edwards in this class. Answering to one or both of these names are Avery, Barrington, Bcaird. Cobcrly, Duran. Hall, Langston, Perkins, McCall and Schuler. Along with the Williams and Edwards, we have many boys in this graduating clas named for their fathers. Among these “Juniors are H. G. Jackson. Jack Adamson, Richard Grass, Ed Langston, and Claude Lawson. One of the many girls named for her mother is Sara Womack. Among busy students in our commercial department whose names wc are sure will he well-known in the business world of Birmingham are Rubie Bailey, Dcwic Caldwell. Ruth Lawville, Hazel Robertson, Doris Stanley and Cecils Vaughn. The names of Binford. Holmes, and Martin, prominent on the faculty roster in Phillips, in the 1‘brary, in the history department, and in the math department, respectively, belong to Harry, Clyde, and Jane of the graduating class of 1940. James and Thomas arc favorites in our class, as evidenced hv James Toney White, James I.. Taylor, James Warren Kicker, and Lewis James Overton. Among the numerous Thomases are Thomas Allen Hutto and Floyd Thomas Bryant. With the girls the name Elizabeth is popular as a middle name; for instance, there are Evelyn Elizabeth Curtis, Nairn Elizabeth Nabors, Anne Elizabeth Pickard, Mary Elizabeth Robertson, Grace Elizabeth Vickers, and Mary Elizabeth Winter. Margaret and Ann arc favorites, too—Ann Blevins, Martha Ann Lawrence, Ann Stubbs, Margaret Lawler, and Margaret Shelby. Most of us would think of the name of Mary as very common but we have only three Marys—Mary Grace White, Mary Ellen Stapler, and Mary Natalie Russell. Leo Crawford Ramp is as strong as a lion but we all know that he is not as fierce as one. And wc think Thco A. Robertson has some of the “God-like qualities his first name implies. [26] T H E M IRROR So as my secretarial eye wandered at random up and down my class roll book, 1 have found interesting and varied names, which the hearers may be proud to claim. I personally feel proud that my office gives me the privilege of calling each of my august classmates, familiarly, hv name—cither first, last, or middle! —Doris Moslcv DAME FASHION RULES Seniors, like all Plrllipians—every one, in fact, except Queen Mary—are ruled by fashion. Sometimes, we don’t blame the Queen for refusing to buy a new hat when we remember this about Fashion: “She is a goddess troublesome, inconstant Strange in her tastes, in her adornments foolish; She appears, she vanishes, she returns at all times and seasons, Proteus was her sire and Fashion is her name.” Behold her votaries in the halls of Phillips. Some arc tall and stately as Juno— Emogene Broadhead, for instance. Some are petite Titanias like Sara McCoy. In spite of these differences in types, most girls march in line behind the colors of Dame Fashion. It just happens that Dame changes her colors every season. 'Phis season the most popular hue, next to black, which is always best, is green. Green, the brilliant, the sophisticated color! Appropriate to some—magnificent on red heads. And such a variety of greens we have! One year she adds a little blue and calls it aqua, next a little yellow, and lo. we have chautreuse. Well, this year, just to be different, she decided to call it just plain Green. Whispers from the fashion world, by the not-so-remote control of the grapevine, indicate that wine and plum run a close second in popularity. Independent Phillipians as wc are. we can’t always heed the dictates of Dame Fashion. When she calls for pastels, we choose the vivid, the bright, the gay! The uniform (practically) of the schoolgirl is the skirt and sweater. Definitely, the skirts arc short again as thej have been for two or three seasons; yet the best lines for skirts arc flared and pleated. Sweaters complete this universal uniform. 'This is the winter of the “Sloppy Joe, a large, roomy, casual looking sweater worn buttoned up the back. The fundamental idea in minds of all Phillipians is to look smartly sloppy! Now wait—I hear you saying that this statement contraducts itself, but nevertheless, it’s true—your clothes must be stylish, yet worn with a nonchalant air as if they just happened to fall on you correctly! Shoes—oh well, I give up—I think if one wants to see anything besides the saddle oxford she’d better change schools, for the saddle oxford rules supreme in Phillips! If you don’t believe it, look to the floor, mademoiselle, look to the floor! But for evening, then my lady twinkles. Peeping shyly from under the hems of gorgeous evening dresses, is the silver glitter, the golden sparkle, the sophisticated gleam of satin, the flashing metallic of the evening slipper. Her crowning glory! Spies, after going over every classroom with microscopic precision, report that as usual the girls arc wearing the long bob. These scouts noticed also that the “upsweep hair-do” did have a few adherents, but it proved too bard to keep and the young ’uns reverted to shoulder length bobs. Bows—a girl must have bows (beaus) or both kinds, but the ones to which I refer now are those worn on the hair. They’re every size, shape, and color! The streamer bow with its ends flying in the breeze, like a flag; the big bow to make big girls look coquettish; and every other kind of bow imaginable. If you want a beau, wear a bow. [27] T he Mirror “Milady’s hat hangs on one ear, Or drops low on one eye In color it may cause a tear Or just provoke a sigh. Its shape and size are nondescript— It looks like a chicken when half-picked.” Seeing the girls' hats as they leave school, I’m convinced that from being a part of women's apparel whose original purpose was to protect the head, the honnet or hat has become simply an excuse for a feather, or a pretext for a sprig of flowers. But enough of the women, let's turn to the men. “Apparel oft proclaims the man.” You can tell at a glance whether a young man is the Beau Brummel type. Everyone has heard of Brummel, who set the fashion for English men for 21 years. He was very fastidious about his appearance, and dressed, as Bryon said, “with exquisite propriety.” Phillips has those who are trying to follow in Brummel’s very well turned footsteps. Maybe the next young man will be the athletic type sauntering through the halls, usually dressed casually to prove that he is not “sissified” even in dress, and more often displaying a big “P across a wide expanse of chest. Occasionally we catch a glympse of the boy in the business suit. 1 his one always delights my rye—dressed simply and neatly in a suit with a nice white shirt and a modest tie. Excellent, I say! Color, too, proclaims the man (or it docs in Phillips) for they have turned to colors hoping to achieve an even more fashionable ward-robe. Their shirts arc bright and would you believe it—designed! The more colors one can get in one outfit, the better. The coats arc nipped in at the waist; padded at the shoulders for the Hercules effect; pleated to be dressy; double-breasted for Fashion’s sake. 1 he trousers too, are pleated and usually creased to perfection. Pies and handkerchiefs of the same tone ami material arc quite the thing. Shoes are of every color from a sort of orange to black; first they’re pointed, then square, changing every season. The informal shoe is the moccasin, not because the boys have the astuteness of Indians or the shrewdness of a Hawkcve, but for comfort. All in all the fashionable men seem to feel with Pope anti the women that: In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold, Alike fantastic, if too new or old, Be not the first by whom the new is tried. Nor vet the last to lay the old aside.” —Gene Smith MY SHADOW My shadow and I are pals; When I have a sunny disposition, He walks with me. Lighthearted, funloving, full of glee; But when to a cloudy mood I lean, My shadow with me no more is seen. [28] —Tom Hunt The Mirror THE WANDERING MOON With the music of his lute, Apollo wooed the fair Diana in her sable celestial palace. The stars grouped themselves together in constellations to form chandeliers whose soft light filled the spacious halls. Each night, as the enchanting Goddess descended to meet her lover, the shadow of a beautifully formed woman danced down the stairs behind her. At length the God in regal robes of red and amber brought a companion. Hymen, laden with happy omens. During the ceremony he bestowed romance and congeniality on the blissful immortals. Two fair offsprings were born to Diana, a sturdy son, the image of his father, and a dainty daughter, as like her mother as the song of the lark is l;ke the soft music of a bubbling brook. So illuminant were they that they were named Sunlight and Moonlight. For many years the white dove of Peace spread her protecting wings over their home. Once, however, Jupiter in anger at the greed of mortals, hurled toward earth a thunderbolt that tore asunder their castle. In the confusion that followed. Sunlight closely walked in the footsteps of Apollo, and the smooth small hand of Moonlight tightly clung to Diana’s. After the storm, the Goddess and her delicate daughter began seaching for the other two. On and on across the skies they walked and still continue to pursue their journey. Sometimes they almost overtake them; often they are far away. When weariness overcomes Diana she pauses to lay her silver tresses on a fleecy cloud and dream. After a moment of refreshing sleep the stately Goddess always arises and wanders forever on along the pathless void of firmament. Once each month she and her daughter slip back to the rums of the palace hoping to find Apollo. Grief anew overtakes the chaste maiden; again she dons a black mourning stole over her flowing white robe. Hav'ng failed to find these loadstars of day, they again gravely venture forth. So wrapt in thought is the sedate lady that she does not know when Zephyr steals from her fair shoulder the cape loosely caught at her throat. On, on across the heavens everlastingly Diana, so devout in prayer, so steadfast in hope, wanders in search of her lost God. —Jean West THE LIBERATION OF HARMONY Harmony had lain for sometime in the gloomy, unpleasant surroundings of the gruesome dungeon of discord. The jailkeeper, a sombre fellow named Clangor, was a very unsociable individual who took great delight in denying Harmony’s slightest request. So, with this daily fatiguing routine, he found no inspiration to lift his voice in song. In fact, so long had he lain chained with a restriction of silence, that he was completely forgotten bv everyone except the jailer and a boyhood friend. At this stage of his oblivion a new king, Dominant the Seventh, ascended the throne. Among the counselors of the new king was Melody, the friend of Harmony, who told the young ruler of the plight of his cherished friend. He related to him the story of how Harmony had been incarcerated, how he had enlivened his natal village with his gay song, how the church had benefited by the added beauty of his notes and how he had romped in the fields with Melody in his youth. On hearing this appealing speech, the sovereign ordered Chord and Voice, two attendants, to free and bring out the ‘‘hidden soul” who had been so greatly wronged. Melody and Harmony were then united never again to he separated. The ruler and his courtiers perceived that Melody improved his thoughts as his ideas were blended with those of Harmony. The chains were loosed! Harmony was free! [29] —Malcolm Patterson T he Mirror THE BOOK LOVER These we have loved: That house where Hep .ibah. In rusty silk and cap frayed with years of wear, Moved as a ghost among the spectres of the past; where Gentle Pherbe, fair as the rose beside her window sill. Spent hours with Clifford, her voice dispelling the chill Of the House of the Seven Gables; the vision Of Sidney Carton nobly fulfilling his sublime decision; Bulfinch’s legends of ancient myths and gods: The spirit of Helen Keller struggling 'gainst these odds Set forth so vividly in “The Story of My Life”; Fcnnimore Cooper’s stories of the strife Of silent-footed Mohicans; and other volumes long held dear: The struggle of Hugo’s tragic hunchback with his queer, Misshapen body, and soul too full of selfless love; the human touch Which Sara Hay bestows to Bible tales we've heard so much; The life of Fanny Kemble, which like a golden thread Links the names of which we have read. We have loved the beauteous strength of Edna Millay, And Tennyson’s Idylls of that long-past day When Arthur held his court. The love we hear For Goldsmith’s quaint and charming Vicar can compare ()nly with what we feel for Tommy and the simple folk of Thrums. Ever heating in our brains we hear the drums Along the Mohawk; oftentimes we almost seem To see Gulliver and the Lilliputians of his dream. Sometimes we catch the odor of fresh venison in Sherwood Where Friar 'Fuck jokes with Robin; or we wish we could Sport with Titania and all the fairies of her band, And catch Puck the mischief-maker who's ever out of hand. While remembering Silas Marncr intent on hoarding gold, Ami thinking of selfish Scrooge and the carol Dickens told. We suddenly discover that playing through our minds Are some of Ogden Nash’s musings with their lilting, tilting rhyme . And beside the volumes worn where Little Women dwell, Are Milne’s children’s verses; then we fall beneath the spell Of that Pair of Blue Eyes Thomas Hardy knew, Or laugh with immortal Will at the Taming of the Shrew. Oh, a thousand others have claimed our leisure hours, And a thousand others still to meet—flowers To color the drabness of our days. “Oh. never a doubt but somewhere we shall wake,” And though remembering these dear ones, shall make “New friends, now strangers ...” If we must leave these we have loved with all Our hearts and minds, to answer the call Of hooks yet unknown, may others take up our dearest loves, and cry “ These they have loved—and they shall never die! . —Cornelia Banks. [30] The Mirror AN EDUCATED BOOK While browsing in a bookstore once, 1 made a little find— A book it was, but such a book to satisfy the mind. It was old and torn, tattered and worn, so I decided to take a look, And what did I find? You’d be surprised. An educated book! It was written with notes so fine and good, I began to look it through. And I saw at once the wisdom it held, and that such kinds were few. Wien I realized my chance to get a prize, eagerly the prize I took, The little volume tattered and torn— My educated book! —Thelma Conomos WAITIN’ Sun ain’t shinin'; Sky ain't blue. Gee! I don't know Just what to do. Can’t cat nothin' Sick all through. And all because .My report card’s due. —Grant Murphrcc CLOWNS Clowns always have heaps of fun When they work, they play; When they play, they work. Gee! Why can’t 1 be one? [31] —Gloria Romeo 1' ii e Mirror WHY GRADES? From the time a student enters the first grade until he graduates from high school or college, the importance of receiving high grades is stressed by parents, friends, and teachers. If an individual, while in grammar school, unfortunately makes a low grade, he is ridiculed by his classmates, while from his parents he receives a severe lecture or, in many cases, is threatened with a whipping if it should happen again. In high school one’s classmates, upon hearing of your low grades, mutter a few words about its being too bad and venture to show how brilliant they are by displaying a card of A’s and IPs. What is the result of all the lecturing and punishment concerning grades? The weak and timid, whom we shall call John, fearful of bringing home low grades a second time, might turn to cheating in order to obtain good grades on tests and other written work. The obstinate or persistent student, referred to as Mary, who has studied when she felt like it and still received low grades, decides to show that she is not to be bullied by mere threats and refuses to study at all. Then there is Joe, the individual who really studies hard and puts forth his best effort, yet he is unable to equal other students of his class. Thus he receives lower marks than the average. He keeps on trying, hoping that eventually he will make the honor roll. There are, too, those few students in every class who never make below 11 in any subject. Some of these students work exceedingly hard, while others are naturally intelligent and receive high marks without much effort. What is to become of these four types of students? Those that belong in the same class as John will perhaps, if not caught, develop the habit of cheating and get through high school on low marks. In the meantime they have earned the reputation early in life of being dishonest. Now Mary decides that she hates school and would be contented doing unskilled labor until the “right one” comes along, so she drops along the wayside. Joe keeps trudging along until the eventful day when he is given a diploma tied with a soft ribbon, and sent into the business world to establish a place for himself. That he was not a wizard in school, however, is no sign that he will not succeed in the business and social world. Our scholarly student will perhaps continue to broaden his education by going to college or find a good position for himself. Why is it so important that a student should always be reminded of studying for grades? Isn’t it more important to study with the ideal of really learning the subject? Nor is it always true that if a student really knows his subject he will make high grades on tests. Perhaps the day the test was given the student was worrying about some domestic trouble. Or perhaps it was just an off day. We all have them, you know. How can any instructor determine the exact degree of excellence of the work a student does, when the instructor comes in contact with over a hundred students each day and has so little time in which to really learn each student. The longer one knows an individual the more one learns about the individual. Moreover, grades may often cause hard feelings between student and teacher. It is my opinion that teacher and student should be friends and learn to understand and respect one another’s points of view. If a student receives a low grade he can be heard saying “Look what the teacher gave me!” However, if the same student discovers a high mark on his card he replies, “Look what I made!” —Martha L. Stochr [32] The Mirror SPORT THAT WRINKLED CARE DECIDES One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. Well, chinning seven times is quite a feat for me, I reflected as 1 dropped loosely to the floor. A glance around distinguishing no familiar faces, I concluded that I was the only one of my group out for basketball. It had always looked like a fascinating sport from my point of view as a spectator; surely it would prove even more so to a participant. A quiet but firm order from Coach set me trotting around the track and it seemed an eternity before he gathered us about his perch on a chair for our first lesson. After a talk which ranged from sportsmanship to diet and touched only slightly on basketball, we settled back to a series of neck-bridges, knee-bends, and duck-walks. Unaccustomed to such strenuous exercise, I ate a hearty supper and after a vain attempt to study dropped oft to sleep with mingled thoughts of future games and the unprepared lessons. hor three days the exercises continued, but on Friday we were introduced to the fundamental operations of basketball, a slide-pull step going forward and the same step with a reversal of the feet in the backward direction. I hat s right, Jones. Now slide that left foot hack, easy, easy. Now pull the other one after it, slow, easy. Get hack to the wall and try it over. Now 1. 2,; 1, 2; I, 2; that s right, that s right, that’s right.” The words were still ringing in my ears as 1 glided in gentle 1, 2 rhythm down the semi-black corridor of a vacant school. A week later we touched our first basketball and from then on things advanced in a more or less orderly fashion. A new play and then practice, practice, practice, with highly contested scrimmage to wind up each day’s session. 'Then home to study. Oh. yes; history lesson to prepare. Well, better look over those signals first. On fifty-three I break to the left and take a bounce pass from the forward, who breaks across the spot from his right position. Oh, that history lesson again I I’ll get that tomorrow. Too sleepy now. Our first game was Saturday and Coach kept his promise to play everyone. Well, the sum total of that brilliant game was a small one inch column which appeared in a secluded section of the Sunday paper: Central Park 32, Kee Wee’s 20. And far down in the list of substitutes: Jones 0 0 0. That year, even though I improved, of course, I learned little basketball. Hut the next time a Red and White warrior breaks down the court and in a burst of reserve energy drops the ball in with an air of nonchalance, 1 can really say, “There’s care in that thar shot’’. —Sellers Stough, Jr. 20th CENTURY No more worlds are left for me to conquer, No wild woods and plains; Nothing hut skyscrapers seem to face me, As civilization gains! Adventure seems to call me, And its call a pleasure brings, Hut I cannot answer— I'm surrounded by streamlined things. [33] —Walter Slaughter T he Mirror WHAT ROLE SHOULD AMERICA PLAY? All the statesmen of the United States arc trying earnestly to figure out the role the United States should play in the grab-bag of international power politics. In the past she has played the part of an imperialistic power who thought she was destined to right the wrongs of past history and dictate to the rest of the world. The United States has fought Mexico and forced upon her a shameful treaty; as a result, she has a great part of territory that once belonged to Mexico. She fought and acquired the Philippines from Spain. Both times she tried either to force her civilization on a backward nation, or fulfilled her imperialistic dreams. The European democracies boomed the United State’s entrance into the World War as an altruistic act for relieving mankind from German autocratic oppression. The unstable and unjust peace of Versailles resulted in the United States’ getting credit for meddling and not making the world safe for democracy—an expensive lesson, but a dear one. Such harrowing experiences ought to teach the United States how foolish it is to assume the power cither politically or economically of forcing pacification, self-government, or economic prosperity upon any ambitious or backward nation outside our hemisphere. It is not our part to rule more that our rightful share of the world. In the early part of American history young Americans were drawn by propagandists into the belief that the United States should follow the imperialistic policies of mother England or of the older Roman brand. Such propaganda is still heard on every hand under the guise of “The Democracies of the world must stand together against all enemies wherever they may rear their ugly heads.” Hut world conditions following the World War established a truer propaganda: The United States should play a much saner, more humane role in the world’s history than either England or Rome. She must follow a policy of improving by her own mistakes and also by the mistakes of others. In short, the United States wants a policy of sympathetic understanding of European and Asiatic affairs, while realizing that the security of the world lies in judicious settlements of peace. She should realize that entering another European war herself would never establish her form of government in foreign countries. However, greedy isolationism by the United States is not her policy; for it will not solve the problems because the United States is a large as well as an important part of the world. She should cooperate by lowering tariff barriers, exerting leadership for sensible disarmaments, and promoting as many trade agreements as possible to maintain economic balance. Politically, the United States should observe absolute neutrality as a national policy. She should never fight a war for cither British imperialism or any international capitalists. Only if and when aggressed upon, she should give the aggressor all the “war” she can. The American people do not want the stigma that some nations have passed on to posterity—that of overplaying her role and seeking to dominate the world. —Clarence Lewis NEUTRAL Goti Bless America should be our theme, Not cannon’s roar, nor siren’s scream. Since we arc pacifists at heart No war do we wish to start; So let’s do the thing that’s fair— Let them keep it over there. —Billy Woodv [34] T H E Mirror LOST LIBERTY Yes, I am rather tall, But there’s nothing 1 can do about it. You sec, when I was born It was very stylish to be tall and slim. Yes, I am rather old, And I’ll admit I’m famous, too, But what does fame matter When one's friends grow fewer every day ? Yes, I am Very lonesome, You sec, my friends arc forgetting me. Time was, when Liberty was the most glorified thing on earth— But now, no one seems to remember that I ever existed. Yes, I am tall, and old, and Very lonesome, But still 1 stand—waiting, hoping That someday the glory that once was mine will be restored to me, And that the eternal light of liberty (which is supposed to radiate from my porch) Will once more reach my friends and they will be drawn back to me. —Celeste Meadows SLEEPING WARRIOR The sleeping warrior is to me A figure deserving sympathy; Still and quiet, all alone— A tragic figure made of stone. —Leslie Alley [35] The Mirror G. I. SELLEM, Super Salesman 'Twas a month ago last Monday, Or perhaps it might be Sunday, That we started out to travel to the fair. Every party has its smarty. As a jester ours was hearty, And he gave the journey quite a festive air. G. I. Sellcm, he was christened; When he spoke the people listened To the flowery exposition of his ware. He was born a traveling salesman. To describe him, language fails one, For his taste would nearly drive one to despair. He was garbed in bright green raiment, Upon which he’d made one payment, And he seemed to have Shinola on his hair. He diffused a sweet aroma. It was a ten-ccnt store cologna. All-in-all, a passerby would stop and stare. G. I. Sellem really sold ’em. Folks believed just what he told ’em. Sales resistance soon was banished by his guile. He played tunes upon their heart strings, As through the door he’d cart things, And he knew they didn’t need them all the while. Even at our destination He ignored the recreation. That he was out for business, it was clear. At the Fair we almost lost him. When we finally came across him He had sold some country boy the Pcrisphere. —William Stump [36] T he Mirror THE CHAPERON And with the debutante, her chaperon, A matron of society, and slightly prone To senseless chatter, and gossip idle. Reprove her, cross her, she would bridle At the slightest hindrance to her plans, Rut agree, and with a flutter of her tiny hands, She would gush, and coo, and then you’d find You were just wonderful, just too divine! She was the life of the party, and always there, With her plump, powdered face, and corrugated hair; Her tiny fat hands, with numbers of rings Sparkling with jewels fit for the kings; Chubby little feet in tight black shoes; And that effervescent gaiety she’d never lose! Rut in spite of her flirting and bright little smile, She was not quite content, and all the while She wanted to go to and know the Right places, Re seen with the Right people, know the Right faces. She wanted to know dukes, and a premier or two, Or, if that wasn't possible, an carl would do. Since small town society couldn’t furnish her those, She was off to New York to buy some new clothes; To dance with the dukes, dine with the carls, To show off her jewels, her diamonds and pearls. And so the young debutante, as it were, Spent most of her time chaperoning her! —Elizabeth Harsh [37] The Mirror HAMLET: A FARCE Old Kins Claudius was a treacherous snake, Who killed his brother and his throne did take: He won the wife, too, his biggest haul, But when he “took in Hamlet, he got his fall. There was suspicion in Hamlet’s eyes— And a tip from the ghost made him wondrous wise; So he put on a murder play one dark night, Anti Old King Claudius hollered for light. Old King Claudius then sent Hamlet to England There to be rubbed entirely out But alas, for the King! Hamlet returned, Returned for the all-star bout— Laertes hearing of his family's death Was laying for Hamlet with anxious breath; And he and Old King Claudius found a way In which to kill Hamlet in pretended play. Hamlet anti Laertes crossed swords in more ways than one With a fatal ending—both undone, With death going on a vicious spree In tragic, tragic jamboree. For King Claudius, a wicked old soul, Had put on the table a poisoned bowl. His wife did drink—dead was she; Hamlet killed him—dead was lie— Holocaust (whole cast) a tragedy. —George Vlahakes A LA HAMLET What can I do to make things right? Oh! I know—fight, fight, fight. “That cannot be since I’m still possessed” With memories of my history test; When this vision appears before my mind, I cannot see: it makes me blind. —Margaret Shclbv “In the dead vast and middle of the night, The trees do shake and quiver with fright. The lamp is low and the wind is howling, And around the house a ghost is prowling. A ghost that is no “spirit of health” For it shakes my nerve and stifles my breath. —Margaret Shelby [38] T he Mirror A LA HAMLET Da Ghosta A ghosta he walka down da street A Phillips boy he happen to meet Da boy, he was scared a to distraction An’ da ghosta he noticed da reaction. He say, “Your dadda is a man of action. You, I’d lika to hc’p; Put you’d betta watcha yo’ step Stoppa yo' thinkin’, get to worka Don’t be idla, don’t be shirka.” For long time da advice da boy did ponda Then his studyin’ time, he began to squanda Late at night he’d walka and wanda. One night suddena he heard a commotion Hisa dadda had taken unreasonable notion; He hitta da boy to da grass and da dirt And when da boy rosa his feelings was hurt. And he gave hisa promise never againa to roam Hut to study and getta his English at home. —Bob White A LA HAMLET Pale Cast of Thought— “To put an antic disposition on” Came into my mind ; To burn my books and tear my themes And leave all else behind. Oh, ves! To be rid of teachers Would be a great delight. But as 1 thought and thought 1 weighed the wrong and right. And thus “the native hue of resolution”, Being balked by “cast of thought”, I gathered up my books and themes, And back to school them brought. [39] —Mary Tomaras T he Mirror . Q.’s It dwelt among untrodden ways, Obscure, unknown to fame, An I. Q. nobody could raise But nobody could blame. It dwelt apart, and few could know How low or high 'twould be; Until we took a test—then, oh! The difference to we! —Selected and adapted The Seniors, before becoming genuine full fledged Seniors, had to take an examination to find out just what sudden plunges (up or down) their I. Q s. had taken after four years of studying and gadding about in high school. Puzzled Seniors wondered what an I. Q. was anyway. Oh, yes, Intelligence Quotient. Now they knew. But what did you divide by what to get the quotient? The divisor must be whatever you divided by to get zero. And if bv some miracle they had at some time acquired the wonderful thing known as I. Q., then the faintest traces of it were swept away by that test! The more they looked at the bewildering number of blanks confronting them, the more they realized what perfect blanks their minds were. Hard-worked brains struggled grimly to determine what is to what as this is to that, and grew hopelessly di .zv studying the queer figures. Docs a home have mother, hearth, or familiarity? If John’s friends are lawyers, arc they Catholics? Is hate or friendship the opposite of love? And still more brain teasers in a never-ending column were hurled at baffled Seniors. If Smith lives on Bond Street, is he a Republican? How will Lulu look reflected in a mirror? Or will Ada or Otto look better? Did cloth shrink three or four inches after washing? If you jiggle the words in this sentence around, what is the fifth letter of the ninth word? How could all this convict a person of harboring an I. Q. anyway? Why should we have an I. Q. test at all, when it only emphazises what wc already know? Could anyone possibly doubt that Frank Wulffiert has a high I. Q. when he has heard his brilliant recitations in F.nglish class? And certainly a soaring score must belong to Malcolm Patterson, who writes such clever poems and features. Intelligence is not accustomed to suddenly clicking on and off; so the mental as well as physical agility displayed by Erskine Seale, when he broke loose on a forty-five yard sprint in the All-Star game, will naturally display itself, in another form, in the classroom. No one could listen to Sally Sue Howe playing the p’ano so beautifully without realizing that there’s plenty of brain in that pretty head guiding those fingers. How' about triple threat Lee Mcgois, an accomplished violinist, a whiz at basketball, and a leader in his classes: must the lad take a test to prove to us he has a spark of genius? Witty remarks by Sara McCoy, Allen Windham, and Harry Johnson, who are always the life of the party, are unmistakable symptoms of a high 1. Q. When you hear the auditorium ringing with stirring orations delivered by Wilson Howell or A. J. Borders, you grant that there arc two thoroughly capable intellects. After we’ve seen Norman Barrington ami George Cams, playing ends on the football team, make some thrilling plays, we’re convinced that their I. Q.’s arc definitely ranked at the high end. Super-tackles or brilliant runs made by the football heroes, Bill Schuler, George Owen, and Joe Shaw, argue high brain-power, too. And no small amount of intelligence is shown in the gym classes when Cary Anderson, Willenc [40] The Mirror Higginbotham, Paul Earl Barclift. Kathleen Short. Lois Holbrook, or Carolyn Gates start knocking homeruns or displaying brilliant basketball tactics. Seeing Vancta Jay, William McCall, Annie Katherine Looney, Judson Bozeman, and Jean West figure out complicated math problems in no time at all, one has the greatest admiration for their I. Q.’s, test or no test. Watching tennis stars like Earl Jones, Bob Walsh, and Jimmy Kicker in action, we arc sure that they arc blessed with plenty of ability to think clearly and quickly. There can certainly be no doubt as to Pearl Fisher’s high I. Q. in the minds of the readers who enjoy the clever poems and feature articles which are expressions of her talent and ingenuity. And everyone agrees that it takes plenty for actresses like Marilyn McGinnis, Thelma Sidle, and Crystal Kampakis to turn out such splendid performances in the senior play. Interesting candid camera shots taken by Robert Schoel and Millard Almon are evidence that they have intellect. Merely witness an auditorium program presided over by Herbert Warren or Powell Lovell and you realize they must have master brains to make a program run so smoothly. Drift into the school bank some morning and you are aware of the fact that Billy Beaird has business sense and intelligence to manage the affairs of the bank so efficiently. And Marjorie Lois Lee. Sarah Bookout, Marie Winfield, and Ruth Linn show an admirable amount of intelligence as well as good taste by the attractive clothes they wear. Forney Howard gives us proof of his ability every morning when he plavs the guitar over the radio. We feel sure that John Diamontakos is as intelligent, alert, and accurate in the classroom and elsewhere as he is on the basketball court. None can question Norman Southerland's intelligence when they sec him, clear thinking, quick acting, dependable, working on the stage crew. Surely Sellers Stough has nothing short of a master mind to remember where all the seats arc in his dutic s as head usher. And here arc three more skilled musicians, Ben Sutton, Herman Kockritz, and Clinton Bellew, letting the world know, by their good music, that they have plenty of brains. Glance into a Math class where George White, Mitchell Prude, and Raymond Meach-am are working and you'll be convinced of their high I. Q’s. Watch those crack R.O.T.C. men, Jack Avery and Clyde Orr, in action and you can bet that their minds work with military precision, too. We’re also willing to het that those excellent commercial students, Doris Mosley, Cecil Payne, Maybelle Hcy-man, Evelyn Curtis and Carolyn Matthews have excellent I. Q’s. Grace Harris we’re sure has a capable brain because she manages the bookstore so efficiently. Lovely voices of vocalists Elaine Saunders and Susie Carruba arc evidences of the excellent minds guiding their talents. We know that Earle Lackey has intelligence plus after hearing about the clever programs he thought up for the Yancey. Dorothy Hale and H. G. Jackson who read French like native Frenchmen doubtless have abundant mental powers. And there’s Maureen Jordan, Jeanne Davis, and Sara Pate, who give such dependable service in clubs; surely their intelligence can be depended on, too. Hattie Wilma Blanton, ardent Girl Reserve, we’ll bet has a mind eager for knowledge, too. Charles Rollins convinces us that he has an alert mind by his clear thinking and quick action in baseball. Worthy performances of Ella Ralph Taylor and Dorothy Inez Davis at events such as Phillips Night and the May Festival arc indications of their intellectual capabilities. Sparks Redmond made such a good session room president that we’re sure he has a high I. Q. Robert Hassel must have plenty of intelligence to keep up with the work of the Glee Club. Richard Hinkle was a valuable asset to the Science Club and with his intelligence he should prove an asset in many other capacities. Kathryn Knight proved her intelligence and dependability by serving as an efficient marshal. There can surely be no doubt as to Marjorie Sparks’ high I. Q. because she’s the gir1 who turns out such clever articles in Writers’ Club. We certainly come to admire [41] '1 H E M 1RR0R Kathryn Hamills’ and Virginia Daniels’ intelligence after seeing their good work in English and History. In fact through our whole class of January, 1940, proofs of high intelligence abound. Indeed, we would all be morons ourselves not to realize just by seeing these students in their activities that they are possessors of worthy I. Q’s. unnecessarily put to a test. So ends the story of an I. Q.: unpretentious, living obsurelv before suddenly being put to a gruelling test; now no longer dwelling apart, but residing with other marks merits, and misdemeanors, on a card in the advisers’ office. —Ann Blevins A freshman's view “There was once a tall senior we Phillipians all knew Who had so many things that he wanted to do That whenever he thought it was time to begin, He couldn’t because of the state he was in. —With apologies to A. A. Milne Seniors Are Industrious People I never really tried to picture in my mind’s eye just what a senior seems to me; bur now. as I think it over seriously. I wonder how a sen'or finds time to attend to all the things that command his attention at once. A senior must find trouble keeping up with the various activities in sports, athletics, service groups and special interest clubs. The seniors are usually the ones called upon to represent the school on public programs anil meetings of the city school system. Above all, when I think of the agonies seniors must experience during the strange and strenuous tests they have, I feel that I should almost as soon remain a freshman. Seniors Are Important People Seniors are looked upon as models for the underclassmen of their school. They must set good examples for their inferiors and must uphold the honor and reputation of the schools by taking note-worthy records of scholastic abilities and sportsmanship to college. The seniors arc the spiritual and moral supports of the school. Seniors Are Intelligent People They must be intelligent to have completed three whole years of carefully planned courses. Some of our seniors may not seem to act their ages, but actually their appearances arc deceiving, for they hold infinite knowledge well worth possessing. Why, if it were not for our seniors, we shouldn’t have a much famed Honor Society, an organization which is one of the proudest boasts of our school. Seniors Certainly Do Have I'un This is a bitter reference to the dastardly way in which they treat us lowly freshmen. They must delight in teasing our blushing souls to such an extent that what courage we have left, after wc see one approaching, is totally destroyed. It is lucky for freshmen that seniors usually are such for only one prolonged year; there are some, however, who manage to be seniors for more than one year. But cheer up, fellow Rats and educated Rats; in a short, short (very sarcastically) eon we too shall have the privileges of upperclassmen, who will, in spite of fate, be lordly and dictatorial to unfortunate freshmen. [42] —Fleta Montgomery The Mirror THE NIGHT BEFORE COMMENCEMENT The Talc of a Senior—As Imagined by a Junior The night ’fore commencement, I lay there in bed, With thoughts of past school days awhirl in my head, That kept me awake until way after two, Then did I doze all the weary dawn through. Aroused by a clamor, [ looked up to see A grotesque green dwarf glaring down upon me! 'The words were “Good English,” which I then espied, Spread over his suit, very clearly inscribed. The dwarf saw 1 beheld them and sprang at my throat, Looked into my face and then started to gloat: “So ruthlessly murdered was my fate with you, I’m almost convinced now that you never knew That subjects with verbs in their number agree, And cases of objects meant nothing to thee. I come now to do you as you have done me!” He uttered these words and then laughed loud with glee, My screams sent him dancing all over my bed, He laughed, and then taunted; I wished I were dead! ! A voice at my right side whispered to me— On looking around 1 saw dread History! In Napoleon’s pose on my bureau he stood, He looked like the Fuehrer as much as he could. His black little suit made his face look so pale, In weak, shaky tones of voice he thus did wail: “I thankful should be you passed some of your tests, At least I'm alive, though I'm not at my best. A lover of History, had you been born, My fate then would never have been so forlorn!” A torrent of words from the ceiling quite high, Then caused me to look and there whom should I spy, Hut Math on the chandelier, voice not so strong, Telling me how 1 had done him all wrong. Spanish soon joined in the noisy affray. With words not quotable he did say, Since knowledge of him was so terribly nil, That my chances for college were uncertain still! ! I fought to escape from the taunts of these men, But mother's voice calling awakened me then. I knew when I heard her that I just had dreamed, No matter how real in my dream it had seemed. The fear it instilled in me just will not fade, I’m scared my diploma may still be delayed! I hope that commencement, arriving tonight, Will put all my fears very quickly to flight. If this comes to pass so that college I make, Then never again will I study forsake. [43] —Betty McDermott The Mirror A SENIOR After Spenser A gentle senior rode on down the street: His car quite old lacked tires, a wheel, a seat; His school hooks lying near him in a mass Showed crude marks of study hall and class In which he struggled dauntlessly each day. The car now boiling, lurched and bucked away. But on he chugged astride his striped crate— He hoped and prayed for once he’d not be late. Upon his breast a “P” loomed as a shield, A dear remembrance of the football field, And memories of practice in the park Most times from two-five till after dark: Not only did he help the team to win, But over his heart he wore the Usher’s pin. Though from the outside very stern his mien. He bore a heart as kind as ever seen. At last the car stopped with a coughing sigh Before the proud facade of Phillips high, And gathering up his books from off the floor, He hurried forward to the vacant door; The bell was something that would never wait, So once again he found that he was late That meant an hour after school, his doom, And oh—his locker key was in his room. —Wita Jones MEMORIES OF PHILLIPS In February, 1936, four years ago, the records of a host of frightened freshmen were begun, on which various marks, honors, and other data where to be registered. As one of those, 1 now record for the amusement of my contemporaries our disappointments, achievements, and general success during these four glorious years at Phillips, together with the memories of Phillips’ achievements. To elementary-minded freshmen, the hectic glamour of a high school election was a source of wonder. Frank Fedi, that personable singer with such a vital personality, and Richard Morland, of the Morlands of Philips High School, were running for president. 'File fanfare of the election speeches, which were not more rc-stra:ned than movie cut-ups. seemed more like a popularity contest than such a serious matter as an election. But how we longed to cast our vote along with the sophisticated sophs, jolly juniors, and serious seniors! That keen disappointment has been the whetstone of our sincere pleasure in being voters of Phillips ever since. My first session room teacher was Miss Martin, who, by the grace of the Education Board in making a new rule, has since come back as Mrs. Hunt. Mr. Steiner, who was head of the Math department, but who has since gone to Montgomery, was here, and so was Miss Airhcart, that charming history teacher of ours who has gone on exchange to Washington state. Then we had just two lunch room lines, and streams [44] The Mirror of ravenous, complaining students lined the walls waiting for a chance to “come and get it”, and we had session room period every day! We studied on Monday and Wednesday, and had activities the other days. How we mourned the day the 45-minute class periods were changed to the 55-minute periods! Wc used the numerical system then instead of A, B, et cetera, not to mention F! Only three members of that session room, Emogcne Broad head, Pearl Fisher, and I have remained together. We three, shall I say, Musketeers, have enjoyed our school work through the brilliant administrations of Jack McGill, that charming all-around idol of the General Organization, who presented to Phillips upon his graduation a loving cup to be the prize of the boys Inter-Club Oratorical Contest at Phillips; Ralph Christian, that excellent orator, having won a National Debating Contest while at Phillips, although Dan Walton, a football hero, and popular student of Phillips gave him a close race; Nesibe Bahakel, who was one of our most versatile executives, and had such a successful term; Harry Huff, who promised to put “Life” in the Library; James Rives, a handsome blond football hero; and Homer Carder, our scholar-president of last semester. I could hardly leave out “Poogic” Lovell, our president now, as he was in my Geometry class when I had no idea that I would ever say, “I knew him when”. Some of the aforementioned have gained extra recognition through their interest in musical programs and plays. You probably remember Jack McGill with that lovely soprano, Edith Taylor, in the “S. S. Pinafore”, a charming Gilbert and Sullivan satire on the British Navy. The favorite of the operetta is “I Am The Captain Of The Queen's Navy.” I always liked the musical I saw given with Frank Fedi starring better than any other 1 have seen at Phillips. An insignificant little freshman with a bit part in the show almost stole it. Of course, anyone who has ever seen Mae Park sing and dance her comedy act can never forget how she drove us into hysterics. Such fine work done by our Music Department no doubt made them feel winning the cup in the 1938 Alabama Spring Music Festival was not a terribly hard job. Dan Walton was also lauded for his splendid work in the Senior play in which he starred with Rebecca Gray, that devastating redhead with the lovely voice. But the finale of our four years enjoyment of Phillips’ various musical extravaganzas was our state-wide broadcast of Mrs. Wulffacrt’s dedication of her beautiful fong, “We Love America,” to the school children of America. The beauty of the costumes, the color of the flags, the thrill of the song, all climaxed by the shivery feeling of knowing that wc were “on the air” make this one of the brightest of remembrances of Phillips. There is always one activity in any course of life that appeals to everyone. In school it’s football. I cheered and prayed for the Crimson and White for eight semesters—cheered during the football season—and prayed during the spring training season for an even better team next time. Passing Legion Stadium on the streetcar every evening. I used to sec the Phillips Squad having to practice ’way over there, and 1 certainly rejoiced for them when our park was cleared and leveled for them to use. Even though Phillips virtually keeps the City Baseball Champion Cup, often attains the Basketball Cup, and is even honored with the coveted Sportsmanship Cup, she rarely claims the Football Cup. But if we just “beat Ramsay,” I forgive everybody. Every member of the graduating class will remember the last football game wc saw as students of Phillips, the last one with Ramsay. It will be a treasured keepsake of the time our whole team, faculty, and student body really came through in a poem of team work. From all the rich memories of pupils and events of Phillips that are endeared in this “distracted globe” these few vignettes arc now dedicated to all the pupils who roam Phillips halls in my footsteps, searching for an education. To the weary and disheartened may they serve as refreshment, to the lazy as incentive, and to the ungrateful few, as an “eye-opener”. —Marjorie Sparks [45] T H E M ! R R O R Grin, George, grin When you’re there, Our team will win! • The Senior members of the cabinet sit in solemn conference. • • Blevins, Prude, Kockritz, and Jay Arc outstanding students, we all say. • • “Poogic” Lovell and Martha Gary Smith give big grins for the Annual. • • • ♦ Here they arc, the Big Three— Horace and Herbert and Billy B! • • Here they arc, looking sunny, The Senior bankers who save our money. • Artist Ann, Vocalist Elaine, Pianist Sally Sue, Violinist Ben look their artistic best for their fans. • • • Senior Thespians practice under-sea maneuvers for “Submerged.” • « • • Evelyn Curtis, Mirror Typist, in a jovial mood. [47] '1 he Mirror Archers bold from the gym Arc these maidens, sweet and trim. • • • • The lovely May festival pictured here Was the outstanding pageant of the year. • • • Our Christmas Carnival princess dear Is ’Bamy Edwards pictured here. i Six actors in the senior play look their best for the cameras. Here’s the band of the Crimson and White, With its drum majorette, a charming sight. ♦ The tennis team, wearing the P’s Was bound to win, one clearly secs. • Skating on the Phillips stage These three cute girls arc quite the rage. • • • • Millard, Almon, Jack Hans, and Miller Hall Did hard work, one and all. “ I hanks” to these three boys we cry, They took these pictures for Phillips High! • • • Art posters these boys display, They’re really good, we venture to say. • • • • One Hundred Per Cent for Community Chest— Wc’rc certainly proud that we did our best. [48] The Mirror Scene: The Seventh Avenue entrance just after the three o’clock bell. • • • • Attention men! Now stand at case! These captains are so hard to please. • • Two Phillipians learn what makes the wheels go 'round. • • Phillips towering high above, The object of our pride and love. • • Beautiful sponsors are these three, Pride and joy of the R. O. T. C. • • These arc the Phillips' Reds at Legion Field, Forcing another team to yield. • • These lasses who study the culinary arts Arc sure to win their hero’s hearts! • The Winged Victory of Samothrace Is quite a favorite meeting place. • « The library’s filled with many good books— Interesting, too, from the looks! [51] T h E Mirror NIGHTFALL Twilight, Goddess of the Eve. Artist with her brushes and her p.rnt. Tint the heavens dusty gold. Purple, blue, and grav unfold, Till Night Beckons vou to leave. Lo! Your beauty fades—my heart grows faint. Twilight, Linger lest the coming dawn Rob you of your charm. Rhapsody of Eve, stay onl Must the curtain of the night Bring to Sunset death and blight— To my heart alarm? Blended blue and gold d'vine! Twilight, You are mine! —Dorothy Male. SUNDOWN In memory of a sundown A song and thought remain, For I’ve looked upon a mountain And lonely country lane, When every cloud warmed with brilliance, And dusk with its sudden glow Made me alive with wonder At the beauty above, below. —Mary Tomaras CHAPEL BELLS Through the silence of the evening, Ringing through the hills and dells, Comes a far-off fragile pealing Of the evening chapel bells. —Anne Pickard RAIN With the silvery slanting rain Falling on my window pane Comes the yearning of my heart— Rain, of you I’d he a part. —Helen Keadle [52] Compliments Stationers of for your Wilson-Brown Senior Class Company Graduation Invitations Calling Cards Business Stationery Wholesale Grocers Wedding Invitations BIRMINGHAM 2213-15 Morris Avenue, Engraving Co. Inc. Birmingham, Alabama. 2104 Fifth Avenue, North Across from Rodmonk Hotol We Supply the 1 • t i - i 1 Cafeteria of Phillips High School with a Complete line of HIGH GRADE “Patronize Dairy Products our Foremost Dairies, Inc. Birmingham, Ala. | 1 Electro-Pure milk is the milk for Health W. H. BARBER, Manager ! . - 5 Advertisers” For Fifty-three Years The Massey Business College of Birmingham has been training young men and young women for useful careers in life. In fact-right iii .. n here in our own countv—manv of the leading Write or call . . ...... . ... citizens were once students in this splendiu 3-7278 institution. Young Men. Young Women, why not make your start this spring and enroll at MASSEY. Massey Business College Birmingham, Alabama FOR A CATALOGUE TODAY at GRANTS- The Girls, Boys and the Management, join in wishing Phillips a Nappy and Successful year 1940. W. T. GRANT CO. JUNIOR DEPARTMENT STORE IQIO Second Av , No. Everything For Every Sport WIMBERLY THOMAS HARDWARE CO. 2011 First Ave., No. The Mirror Published by The Senior Class John Herbert Phillips High School May, 1940 Birmingham, Alabama ANNUAL COMMITTEE Cornelia Banks James M. McDaniel Mary Florence Baughn Charlotte Mcacham Marion Curran Eleanor Nelms Marjorie Dorman Dorothy Freeman Bert Smith Maizie Gandy William Stump Elizabeth Marsh Doonie Walker Carol Marie Davis Wita Jones Bcttye Williams Annual Typist: Frances Roebuck Cornelia Banks David Stall BUSINESS STAFF Mary Florence Baughn Donald Pate Elizabeth Ann Dulmadgc Momcr Russell CIRCULATION David Underwood Hal Marsh Larry Shields Eleanor Nelms Cornelia Banks Maizie Gandy Grady Burch Claude Shill Helen Prude Donald Pate Jimmy Bushnell Marguerite Pratt Annie Margaret Cowden TABLE OF CONTENTS Plus Ultra.. Lca AUn' Senior Officers and Committees Senior Roster March of Time. 193640 Marjorie Dorman Phillips Calendar. 193940 Richard Bow run We'll Never Forget Cornelia Banks Scenes Behind The Scenes of The Senior Play Mary Florence Baughn. Carol Marie Davis Seniors Have Their Troubles Maizie Gandy Choosing My Ancestors .... Carol Marie Davis The Football Player’s Head .................................... Iconic Walker A Ballad of Woe Bobbie Nicho,s Senior Horoscope ................................ Bert Smith, Marion Curran The Imagist William Stump Correct Behavior For High School Seniors ..................... James McDaniel The Cost of Being A Senior ...........................James McDaniel How To Get A Job.............................................. James McDaniel School Notes Wita J°ncs [5] Class of May, 1940 Motto: Plus ultra More Beyond Flower: Yellow Rose Colors: Blue and Maize President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Orator Pianist Vocalist? Poet Artbt Titunpeter Clarinetist me .i jj._.wuui. Roy Johnson Harold Howell TMvde .Gragg Jimmy Countryman Herbert Hanson Virginia M :Gaha Ben Dyer Smith, Maizie pandy Marguerite; Jones Lea Alcans Harold Cooley Frank ‘Eiland Miss Verplanck. Sponsor Gwenn Best Donald Anderson Walton Joiner COMMITTEES RING Sue Haigler INVITATION George Harper. Chairman Jean Rountree Katherine Bridgewater Winifred Looney Miss Flautt, Sponsor Pege Davies Carol Marie Davis Irvine Kowitz Marvin Maxwell Elizabeth McKnight Helen Wagner, Chairman Lloyd Guice Bob Whitman Vermelle Atkinson Jimmy Countryman MOTTO Miss Senn, Sponsor James McDaniel Bill Miller Luke Wesson Annie Margaret Cowden Cornelia Banks, Chairman Dorothy Foreman Jean Mitchell Margaret Kilgore Jimmy McComsey FLOWER AND COLORS COMMITTEE Miss Comer, Sponsor Bobbie Nichols Milton Hall Alburn McCullough Elizabeth Harsh, Chairman Knox Hagood Mary Russell Dorothy Pursley The Mirror Roy Marvin Johnson. Jr. Stump Ambition: To know everyone in Alabama, and be a pood lawyer. Activities: Senior Class Pres. '40; Council Sec. '38; Usher Club '3S-'40; Football '36-‘39; Basketball 37-'40; Baseball '37-'40; S. R. Pres. ’36. ‘37. Mirror Agent 36. '37, Council Member '36. '37. Vice Pre . '38, Banker '37. Harold Howell Flash Ambition: To be a success in all I undertake. Activities: Senior Class Vice Pres; Vice Pre . Gen. Org. '39; Chr. Clubs Com. '40; Asjo. Ed. Mirror '40. Mirror Board '39; Yancey '38-’40; Ushrr '40; Phillip-- Night ’38. Clyde Stephenson Gkaix; Sugar Baby’ Ambition: To be a success in anything I undertake. Activities: Senior Class Sec.; National Honor Society '39. '40; Law and Order Com. '39; Athletic Cora. '40; Promethean Sec. '38. Vice Pres. '39, Pres '40; Club Ski: '38, '39; S. R. Sec. '38. '40. Council Member '38. 40. James Edward Countryman mCountry” Ambition: To be as talkative a lawyer as George Harper is a student body president. . Activities: Senior Class Vocalist '40; S. R. Pres. '40; Yancey '3S, Third Member Standing Com. '39. Pres. '40; Ushers' '40. Herbert Cooper Hanson Activities: Senior Cla.s Orator; Student Council, Sec. 40; Owen '38-'40, Pres- ’40;- Ushers Club ’39. 40; Peltate Team ’39. ’40; Dramatic Club Pres. 40; Winner News Oratorical Contest '40; S. R. Sec. '39. '40. ... Virginia McGaha Ambition: To bear George Harper tell a funny joke in auditorium. Activities: Senior Class Pianist; Scholarship Com 40; Attraea Pres. '40, Sec. '39; S. R. Sec. '40. Council Member '36, '37; Vocal Class Pres. 39; History Cla Sec '39. Ben Dyex Smith Hinky Ambition: To sing like Caruso both tenor and bass. Activates: Senior Class Vocalist '40; S. R. Pres. ‘40: Glee Club Pres. '4 fc Chorister '38-'4D. p, s 39; Glee Club Treas. '39, Pres. '39; State Music Festivals '37-'40; Vaudeville j7-'39; Aida' '37j Phillip High Quartet. Muzir. Elizabeth Gan'oy Ambition: .To be, not seem. Activities: Senior Ola Vocalist;' Publications Com. '40, Clubs Corn. '39; Astraea Vice Pre . '39, Sec '40; Mirror Board '40; Senior Girl Glee Club Vice Pres. 39. Business Manager '40f Treble Clef Club .'38; Dramatic Club. Li bt V m . Ak ns Ambition: 2’o hr the most famous artist of my Jay. Activities: Senior Class Artist; Promethean '37 40. Chr. Social Cprn. '39, 40} Art Club 37, ‘38; Art Class P esi O; S. R. Pres. '39; R. O. T. C. Sponsor 40. Harold Nile Cooley Doe’’ Ambition: To marry a rieh: sleep-waiting widow who lives' on the top iloor-of the U'aldo'nf-Astona. Activities Senior Class Trumpeter; Stamp Club r37; Hilliard '38-'59; Ushers Club '39-,40; Band ’36-'40; Orchestra 'S 9. 40; Boy Scout Program '39; Band Concert 36 '40; Graduation Program '39; Christmas Parades. Phillip r Frank- Eilwd, .Jr. Comey A mb! Hob :'T6 tutor a tutor who toots. Activities: Senior Cla s Clarinetist; Baud 37-'40: Orchestra '38-'40; All-State Band '37-‘40; Woodwind ’ Ensemble '38, ’39 (Winner). '40; Vaudeville '38-40; S. R. Pres. '39; History Class Vice Pre . ’40. Marguerite Samirs June ll'ita Ambition: To. live in a chain of the Rocky Mountains someday and there learn to write like Edna St. I ineenl Millay, Activities:-Senior Class Poet; Mirror Board '39. .'40; Anpual Board ;40; Pierian '3S-'40, Cof.-rSec.; G. L. C. ‘17, '3i; S. R. Pro. ‘38, '39. Vice Pre . '36. Sec. 37. [9] The Mirror Cos.STANCE Olleen Aocock ' Connie” Ambition: To live a life full of mut ■(, mousy, fume, an A happiness. Activities: Glee Club '38, '39; Vudeville '37-’40; May Day Program 39; City Music Festival 39; Christmas Fc t:val '39; S. R. Hanker '37. Donald Hood Anderson Ambition: To he an asset anA not a liability. Activities: Publicity Com. '39; Owen '37-'39, Vice Pres. '40; l' hcr% '39. '40; Co-Recreational Club '39, '40; Mu-«i Festival '39, '40; Vaudeville '39; S. R. Council Member 37-'40. Banker '37; R O. T. C. Band I.ieut. ’39, ’40. Camilla Luzetta Anthony “Toni Ambition: To see as much of the worlA as I can. Charles Crkioii Arbuckle “C C Ambition: To conquer what others have given up as impossible. Activities: Basketball '39; S. R. Pres. '37, Council Member '37, '38, Mirror Agent '39. Mary Elizabeth Ard M'l.ibba” Ambition: To make my footprints on the sanA of time inAelible. Activities: Promethean ’37-’40, Vice Pres. '39, Pres. '39; Dramatic Club '36-’40, 'I'rcas. '38, Make-Up Com. '39, Costumes Com. '40; American Education Week Program '39; P. T. A. Program '39; Radio Program '40; Marshal '39, '40; May Festival '39; G. I.. C. '38-'40. Louse Vermelle Atkinson H'orrn Ambition To be inAepenAent of all men anA Aance my life away in peace. Activitii . Vaudeville ’37-’40; S. R. Vice Pres. 38, ‘39, Sec. '40, Banker '40. Mary Cornelia Banks A’ini Ambition: To remember that no matter what language use, I can never say anything but what I am. Activities: National Honor Society '38, '39. Sec. '39; Gen. Org. Publications Com. '39, Scholarship Com. '39, Chm. Publications Com. '40; Mirror Asso. Ed. '39, Editor '40, Ed. Hand Mirror '39; Annual Board; Vestalia '37-’40, Cor.-Sec. '39; Dramatic Club '37-’40, Vice Pres. '39, Pres. 39, Sec. '40; G. I- C. '37-’40; Art Club 37; Speaker Phillip Night '39; Maid of Honor in May Court '39; Senior Play '40; Marshal '40. Mary Florence Bauchs Flossie” Ambition: To finA my Auty in life anA then shirk it. Activities: Senior Play '40; Annual Board '40; Promethean '37-’40, Sec. '39. Parliamentarian '38, '39; Glee Cluh '38-'40; S. R. Sec. '36; Council Member '38. Wanda Beard Ambition: Always to be busy, anA never have a Aull moment. Activities: Clio '37, Membership Com. '37, Social Com. '38. Sec. '39, Parliamentarian '40; G. L. C. '38; Council Member '39. Juanita Maxine Beasley ”Worry H'art Ambition: To have a 2-cylinAer brain anA go through life in high. Activities: G. L. C. '37-'40. Pres. '39, Treas. '40; Jr. Red Cross ’37-’39, Sec. '3S, Pres. '38; Music Festival '39; Pep Squad '39; Armistice Parade '39; S. R. Sec. '36, '37. Charles Beavers Ambition: Sot to be in the bathtub when success knocks at my Aoor. Activities: Law and Order Com. '40; Ushers Treas. '39; Hilliard Sec. '39; Co-Recreational Club Pres. '40; Glee Club 37; S. R. Banker '37; Mirror Agent '37. Dorothy Victoria Bell Dot” Activities: Vestalia Reporter '39. Sec. '40; Campaign Speech '39; Co-Recreational Club '40; Marshal '37; S. R. Vice Pres. ’40, Sec. ’37, '39. Banker '36. [10] The Mirror William Virgil Bishop Hook Ambition: To hr an f. D. Activities: Ushers ‘40; Band 37. '3S; S. R. Banker 37. 40; History Class Pres. Josephine Elizabeth Biviano Jo Ambition: Always to srnilr on the roaj of life with happiness anJ success. Activities: Girl Reserves ’37-'3S. Alvin Blackmon Cherry Ambition: To run a perfect mile, four flat. Activities: Track '39, '40. Alice Christine Blair Ambition: To have more initiative than an echo. Activities: National Honor Society '39, ‘40; Thalia '37- 40, Pres. '39; G. L. C. '38; P. T. A. Program '38; Vaudeville '3S. Carolyn F.uphemia Boozer Sis” Ambition: To he a help wherever I go. Richakd Anderson Bowron It'retched Moron Ambition: To marry, and still he happy. Activities: Yancey '39; Honor Rifle Club '39: Armistice Program '38, '39; S. R. Banker '38. Wilma Beatrice Brakekield Pete Ambition: To he caught in the ram of good fortune without an umbrella. Activities: Jr. Red Cross '36; Girl Reserves Club '38; Phillips Night '36; Marshal '37. Katherine Jmima Bridgewater Kat” Ambition: To be a success in anything I attempt to do. Activities: Clubs Com. '40; Astraea '37; Jr. Red Cros Sec. '36, '38. Treas. '37, '39; Chairman Membership Com. '40, Delegate to Southern Red Cross Convention '38, National Convention '39, Co-Chairman Birmingham Jr. Red Cross '39. '40; Treble Clef Club Pres. '40; Civics Class Pres. '36. '37; Vocal Cla:s Sec. '39; Biology Class Pres. '37; Vaudeville '39. '40; Christmas Festival '39; Jefferson County Red Cross Program '40. Victor LfRoy Bubbett, Jr. Tic Ambition: There’s too much wishin’ For my ambition To be in condition For this short rendilion. Activities: Senior Play '38, '40; Phillips Honor Rifles Club '37-’40, Constitution Com. '38, Sec.-Trcas. ’38-'40, Publicity Agent '39; R. O. T. C. Day Program '37- 40; Rifles Club Program '39; S. R. Vice Pres. '38. Council Mcmher ’38; Captain R. O. T. C. '40. Katharine Buis Kitty” Ambition: To travel anywhere I wish, unhampered by difficulties. Activities: G. L. C. '37; Mneinosyncan '39; S. R. Banker '40. Grady Thomas Burch “Sir Thomas Ambition: Not to run out of ambition. Activities: Athletic Com. '40; Mirror Board '39. '40; Football 36-'38. Football Manager '38, '39; Track '37-’40; S. R. Mirror Agent '38. Feagin Arnold Burns, Jr. Burnsie” Ambition: To he an outstanding surgeon. Activities: S. R. Pres. '37. [II] The Mirror James Joseph Bush sell ''Bush BushneU” Ambition: To hr boss of my household. (• force Goodrich Campbell Camel” Ambition: To prove to the world that the younger genera-tion isn't going to the dogs. Thelma Gloria Conomos Fam Ambition: To cook, heat, and freeze with gas. Activities: Damrosch '37, Vice Pres. 3S; S. R. Scc.’38, President ’39. Theresa Cernigua Ter Ambition: To he at home when opportunity knocks. Activitie : Girl Reserves ’37, Social Chr. ’3S; Publicity Chr 39. Mabel Clare Chambers Dippy Ambition: To reach the heights of success in the business world. Activities: Agtaia '38-’40, Year Book Com. ’39. Laurence Monroe Church Larry Ambition: To make sawdust out of the board of education. Activities: Student Council Prev ’39. Chr. Election Com. ’39; Hilliard Vice Pres. ’40. Evanceline Constantine Peggy Ambition: To draw myself from base content and set my eyes on far off goals. Activities: Mnemosynean Vice Pres. '40. Treas. ’37, Social Com. '36, Membership Com. ’39; G. L. C. '37; Radio Program ’40; S. R. Banker '37: Sec. Speech Class '37; Dramatic Club '36-’38; Marshal ’38; History Class Vice Pres. ‘38; Speech Class Vice Pres. Annie M rcaket Cowden Monit Ambition: To be aglow with love, happiness and success. Activities: National Honor Society '39. '40; Sr. Class Election Com. 40; Vestalia 38-'40; Dramatic Club ’36- 39; Senior Glee Club '37, '38; Band ’3S-'40; State Music Festival '38, 40; Christmas Carnival Parade '38. ’40; S. R. Vice Pres. '36. Banker ’37. ’39, Sec. ’38, Pres. ’40. Lloyd Berton Cox Beans Ambition: To prove to every one that this generation isn't going to the dogs. Activities: Honor Rifles Club Pres. '40, Sec. '37; Armistice Day Program ’38. Fred Brentson Creel Brent Ambition: Always to form new ambitions when old ones have been accomplished. Charles Brandon Crow. Jr. Ambition: As usual during relatively early years, ambitions too numerous to mention. Activities: Chr. Clubs Com. '39. Scholarship Com. '40; Stamp Club Vice Pres. '38. Pres. '38; Owen Pres. ’39, Treas. '40; Radio Club Pres. '39. '40; Asst. Head I’sher '40; Fre hinan Club 37; May Festival '39; S. R. Pres. '37, '38. Vice Pres. ’38, ’39, Banker '38-'40; History Class Pres. ’40, Sec. '39. Claudia Odell Cunningham Co Ambition: To attain success in every good and honest thing that I endeavor to do. Activities: National Honor Society 39. '40; Girls Glee Club Vice Pres. '40; Armistice Program '38, '39; Voice Ensemble for Spring Festival '39. '40; Christmas Festival '3S-'40; Red Cross Program '39; Phillips Night '37-'39; Commencement Program '39. ’40; S. R. Vice Pres. ’37, Mirror Agent ’36. [12] T he Mirror Marios' Mai Curran Ambition: To have a dream in technicolor. Activities: Scholarship Com. Chr. ’40; National Honor Society ’39. ’40, Pres. ’40; Annual Board ’40; Thalia Social Com. ’38, Critic 38, Sec. '39. Pres. '40, Club Stunts '38, '39; Writers Club '39; P. T. A. Programs ’38, '39; Marshal 38. '40; Pep Squad '38; G. L. C. ‘39. '40; Dramatic Club; Phillips Night '38; Armistice Parade '38; Christmas Parade '38; Speech Class Sec. '38. Vice Pres. '38; S. R. Pro. '37. Vice Pres. 38. Geneva Damico Ambition: Not to get discouraged when I fail, and not to he overjoyed when I succeed. Margaret Jane Davies Pegejane“ Ambition: To love my fellow man. Activities: Promethean '37-'4o. Cor.-Sec. '37; G. I.. C. '37-'40; Co-Recreational Club Vice Pres. '39. Sec. '40; Banker ’38-'40; Marshal '38-'40. Annie Frances Davis Francois” Ambition: To hr a ray of sunlight in times of darkness. Activities: National Honor Society ’39. '40; Dramatic Club '3S-’40; Treble Clef Club '39. '40; G. L. C. ’3S-'40; Christmas Music Festival '39; Aud. Prog. '39; Phillips Night '38, '40; Astraea '39. '40. Carol Marie Davis Peachey Ambition: Always to do the right thing at the right time and he successful in doing it. Activities: Mirror Board '40; Annual Board '40; Dramatic Club ’36-'40, Chr. Play Reading Com. '40. Publicity Senior Play '40; Marshal '39, '40; S. R. Pres. 39; Radio Program '40; Red Cross Program '40; Speech Program '40. Imocene Davis Ambition: To he a success in the business world. Willie Mae Davis Tillie Ambitions To meet Mr. and Mrs. Fortune, never Miss Fortune. Clarence Dudley Deaton C. D. Ambition: To benefit others, as well as myself, by working for the better things in life. Thomas Louts De Jarnette Jack” Ambition: To be a Peanut parches. Activities: Radio Club '39, '40; Track '40; S. R. Pres. '36-’37. Audrey Mae Dickinson Little Audrey” Ambition: To keep the effect of every good lesson as a watchman to my heart. Activities: Jr. Red Cross '36; Girl Reserve' '58; Phillips Night '36, '39; Marshal '37. Marjorie Dorman Margie” Ambition: To do great right, little wrong. Activities: National Honor Society '39. '40; Mnemosv-nean ’3S-’40, Scrapbook Com., Sec. '40; Dramatic Club '37, '38; Writers Club '40; Treble Clef Club '38, Mirror Board '40; Vaudeville '37, '38; S. R. Mirror Reporter '37. Mirror Agent '38; Appreciation Class Librarian' 38. 39; Annual Board. Charlotte Louise Doughty Ambition: To he able to reach the top of the ladder in the business world. Activities: Aglaia '38-’39, Membership Com. '39; Armistice Program '37; A. E. A. Program '36; Spring Fe tival '37; Vaudeville ’37; Marshal ‘39. [13] T he Mirror l Elizabeth A ax Dulmadge Ambition: Always to Jo tht right thing at the right time. Activities: lien. Org. Publicity Com. ’40; Vestalia '37-40; G. L. C. ’37-’40. Sec. '39, Trca . '38, ‘39; Dramatic Club 39-‘40, Press. '40; Jr. Red Cross Council '38, 39, Publicity Com. '59; Pep Squad '38, '39; Armistice Parade '38; Christmas Carnival Parade '3S; P. T. A. Program '37, '38; Phillips Night '38, '39; Marshal '39, '40; Red Cross Program '40; Biology Class Sec. '37, '38; Play Day 38. '39. Anne NVistcott Dunn Ambition: To live in the house by the side of the road and be a friend to man. Activities: Pierian Pres. '40, Vice Pres. '39, Social Chr. 39; Treble Clef Club '37. '3S; Vaudeville '38; S. R. Banker '38, '39. Edward Harrington Duran Ed Ambition: To make a sueeess of life. Ernestine Felts Stene Teenie Ambition: To find all the sueeess and happiness in life. Activities: G. L. C. ; Speech Typist 40; Dramatic Club '36, '37. James Woods Fogleman, Jr. Bird matt” Ambition: To make a success of my life. Activities: Photography Club '38, '39; Band ’37-'40; R. O. T. C. Band 37-'40; Vulcan Dedication '39; Armistice Day Parade '37-'40; S. R. Banker '38, '39. Dorothy Aileen Fore “Dottie Ambition: To take dictation from no man unless I am his stenographer. Activities: Scholarship Com. '38; Thalia Publicity Com. 39. Vice Prev '39-'40; Treble Clef Club '38; Dramatic Club '36 37; Vaudeville '37. '38; R. O. T. C. Sponsor '38, '39; Marshal Post '37; S. R. See. '36, '37, '39; Vice Pres. '39, '40, Council Member '40. Dorothy Foreman Dot Ambition: To have what I want when I want it. Activities: Promethean '38, '39, Treas. '40; G. L. C. '39, 40; Club Stunts '38, ’39; Pep Squad '39; P. T. A. Program '38, ‘39; S. R. Vice Pres. '37; History Class Sec. '38, 39; Marshal '37, '39. Dorothy Louise Freeman Dot” Ambition: To reach the highest rung on the ladder of Success. Activities: Vestalia '38-’40; Mirror Typist 40; History Class Pres. '37, 38; S. R. Vice Pres. '37; Annual Board. Nellie Louise Frill “Freally” Ambition: To be successful in all that I undertake. Activities: National Honor Society '39; Clubs Com. 38; G. L. C. '37-'40; State Play Day '38. '40; Girl Reserves '37, Sec. '39. Pres. '39, 40; Armistice Program '38; Mirror Agent '37. Bonnie Glenn Gill Ambition: To be a commercial advertiser. Robert Eugene Gould Bob Ambition: To train better boy scouts. Rebecca Jane Grass Runt Amhiltion: Forward ever, backward never. Activities: History Class Sec. '37, Scrapbook Chr. '38; Appreciation Class Sec. '39. [14] The Mirror Benjamin1 Lloyd Guice Ambition: To have my hand on the door knob when opportunity knocks. Activities: Scholarship Com. '40; Ushers Sec. ’40; Owen Cor.-Scc. ’40; S. R. Pres. ’38, Mirror Agent ’59, '40; Basketball ‘39. James Mack Guin Spec” Ambition: To yet rich quick. Activities: Phillips Night 3S-’40; Basketball '38, ‘40; Track '39, '40; Armistice Program '37; S. R. Pres. '37. Lawrence Thomas Gurley Ambition: To marry a rich widow with one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel. Activities: Honor Society 39; Publications Com. '39; Ushers Club 39; English Class Pres. '38; History Clas Pres. '38. '39; S. R. Council Member '38. '39. Banker '3S, Mirror Agent 39. William Knox Hacooo •A'onk Ambition: Courage to be brave always When facing difficult tasks; To be courageous in all ways What more could we askt Activities: Yancey '38-'4 ; Dramatic Club '36-’40, Treas. '38; Camera Club 39; S. R. Vice Pres. '40, Banker '36, '39; Marshal '37. Henry Evlyn Hakh.br Mule Ambition: To answer more than two questions on one of Miss Lynch's English tests. Activities: Athletic Com. '39; Football '38-’39. Mildred Sue IIaiglek Midget Ambition: To make the best of everything; to think the best of everybody; to hope the best for myself. Activities: Dramatic Club '36; May Festival '37; Ves-talia '3S, Historian '40. Mii.tojs Ellis Hall Ambition: To create better cartoons than Disney. Activities: S. R. Pres. '36, Council Member '37; Pen and Brush Club '37-'39; President '39, '40. Mary Hammond Hammond Ambition: To laugh and be happy. Activities: Promethean '37-'40, Cor.-Sec. '40, Publicity Chr. 38; Club Stunt '39; S. R Pres. '38. Vice Pres. '3S, '40, Council Member '38. Jack Hans Mabie Ambition: To make a better record in college than in high school. Activities: Annual Photographer '39, '40; Owen '3S-'40, Cor.-Sec. '39; Photographs' Club '38-'40, Pres. '39, Vice Pres. '40; Hi-Y 40; Track '39. '40; Marshal '39. Robert Wharton Hargreaves Hob Ambition: To become a professional baseball player. Activities: Civics Class Pre . '37; S. K. Mirror Agent '37, '38. George Arthur Harper Grasshopper Ambition: To see Phillips win a track championship. Activities: Gen. Org. President '40; National Honor Society '39, '40; Head Usher '40 (Resigned); Editor Mirror '40; Scholarship Com. '38, Chr. Athletic Com. ‘39; Yancev Pres. ’39, Vice Pres. '39; Student Council Pro. 39. Chr. Election Com. '39; Track Team '3S-’40. Edward Pinckney Harris, Jr. Killer Ambition: To hit like Lombardi, to field like DiMaggio, and retire like Babe Ruth. Activities: S. R. Pres. '36, ’38. Mirror Agent '35, '37, '40; History Class Pres. '36. '40. Vice Pres. ’39; Banker '35, '37; Basketball '35. '39. '40; Baseball '40. [15] 1' he Mirror Margaret Griffith Harris Marge Ambition: To be a good enough lab. technician to be in my brother's office. Activities: Glee Club ‘40; Treble Clef Club '37, '39; A. E. A. Program '40. Luther Dewey Harrison, Jr. Tommy Ambition: To be more successful than have been. Activities: Spring Festival '38; Banker '35. Elizabeth Foster II arsh F.ba Ambition: To be as poised as Olivia Turlington, and incidentally to be a commercial artist. Activities: Mirror Board '39; Annual Board '40; Art Club Vice Pres. '37; Pierian Press Agent '38. Sec. ’39, Social Chr. '40; S. R. Sec. '39, Mirror Agent '38. Margaret Waters Harvey Baby Ambition: To be able to take dictation from a tobacco auctioneer. Activities: Dramatic Club '37, '38; Damrosch Club '37, '38; Personality Club '39, '40; Phillips Night '39. Everette Owes Harwell ’‘Scrap-Iron Siggcr Romeo Ambition: To be a top-ranking coach. Activities: Athletic Com. '40; Football '36-'39, All-City and All-State '39; Track '39. '40; Basketball '37-’39; Baseball '37, ’38: Phillips Night '38. '39; Sports Club '36; S. R. Pres. '37, '39, Council Member '40. Banker '37. Minnie Ella Hassell Ambition: To always seek and find the best. Activities: Girl Reserves ‘39, Devotional Com.; Photography Club Sec. '38; Phillips Night '39; S. R. Vice Pres. 36. Sec. '37. Banker '37. Verlice Elainf. Hawkins Ambition: To be the best secretary the President ever had. Activities: G. L. C. Vice Pres. '40; Aglaia '40; Pep Squad '39. Susan Jane Heaslett Maitie Ambition: To be an all-round good secretary. Activities: Sportsmanship Com. '39; Promethean ’36-’40, Sec. '40, Critic ’39: S. R. Pres. '37. '39. Council Member 37; Club Stunt '38; English Class Pres. '39; History Class Pres. 38. Robert Marion Helms Bob Popek Slick Ambition: To live, learn and love; to learn how to love and live. Activities: S. R. Pres. '35, '38, Vice Pres. '36, Sec. '34, | ‘37, Banker '35, '39, Mirror Agent '38, 40. Paul Quentin Hbwes Ambition: To be Miss America of 1945. Activities: Head Usher '40; Owen '37-’40. Charles Cameron Hill Charlie Ambition: To make false teeth at a profit. Activities: Hilliard '3S-'40; Band '36-'39; R. O. T. C. Band '38; Freshman Football '38. Johnnie Jo Holladay Ambition: To enjoy the other fellow’s point of view when the joke is on me. Activities: Clio '39. '40, Membership Ch. '39. Critic '40; Mirror Typist '40; English Class Sec. '36, Pres. '37; Harmony Class Vice Pres., Sec. '37-'3S; S. R. Sec. '37-'39. [16] T H E M IRROR Sarah Pearl Hollingsworth Hoots Ambition: To be happy always. Ann Hitchcock Holmes “AW Ambition: To Host in A teds—not years. Activities: Senior Play 40; Aglaia '36, Custodian '37, Vice Pres. '38, Social Com. '40, Pres. ’39; Dramatic Club Play Reading Corn. ’3S. Sec. ’39, Make lrp Com. ’40; Mirror Board ’39; G. L. C. 37-’40; Citizenship Program ’38; Radio Program ’39, ’40; Inter-Club Oratorical ’39; May Day Festival ’37, ’39; Marshal ’40; Poetry Contest '38; Artists Forum ‘38. ’39; Auditorium Programs ’38. ’39; S. R. Council Member ’37, Sec. ’39. Jacquelyn Ann Horne Jackie” Ambition: To love many, trust few—but always paJJIe my own tanoe. Activities: Freshman Girls Pres. ’36; Promethean '36-'40; Co-Recreation Club '40; S. R. Banker '36-’39. Sec. 36. '38, '39; History Class Vice Pres. '37; Marshal ’37. ’38. Mildred Jean Hubbard “Minnie Ambition: To be always on the sunny side of life. Activities: S. R. Banker '36. Mirror Typist '40. Rea Hunt Bogey Ambition: To expect the worst and not be disappointed. Activities: Banker '36; History Class Pres. '37. Lewis Threlkeld Ioleheart T. Ambition: Titam habere et audax esse. Activities: Scholarship Com. '39; Ushers '39-’40; Owen ’39. '40; Social Com. '40; S. R. Pres. 36. ’39, Banker '36, '37, '39. Vice Pres. 37, '38; Biology Class ’37; History Class Vice Pres. '38; Speech Class Vice Pres. '37. '38. Hazel Isabella Irwin Iztie Ambition: To be graduated from Auburn's aeronautical school and become a flying success in aviation. Activities: Dramatic Club '36, '37; Damrosch Club '38; Personality Club '39; Phillips Night ’38, '39; Marshal '40; Mirror Bookkeeper '40. Edith Louise Jackson Tiger Ho man Ambition: 7'o weigh 116 pounds. Activities: Personality Club 39. '40. Irene Jebei.es Ambition: To give to the world the best I have, so the best will come back to me. Activities: Girl Reserves 38, ’39; S. R. Pres. '40, Sec. '39. Banker ’38. Walton Burgix Joiner Ton IT alto n Ambition: To quit blushing every time I see a pretty girl. Activities: Publicity Com. ’40; Yancey '37-'40. Sec. '40; Banker '36, ’39; Mirror Board '40. Lunette Jones “Red Ambition: To leave the world a little better than it was when I found it. Activities: Marshal '40; Armistice Day Parade '39; Pep Squad '39. William Richard Kennedy Ambition: To succeed in my ambition, help others whenever possible, to be a Jack of all trades. Activities: Banker '39. [17] The Mirror Margaret Frances Kilgore Tubby Ambition: To give happiness. Activities: Thalia '39, 40; G. I- C. '40; Dramatic Club '39. 40; Photography Club '40; Club Stunt ‘39; S. R. Banker '40. Eowis Kincaid Ambition: To be successful in the work choose for my future. Reb. King Betty Hoops Ambition: Court many, love few, and always paddle my own canoe. Activities: Vcstalia '39-'40. Jesse Dorance Kiser Prof. Ambition: To succeed in all that I undertake to do. Activities: Radio Club '39, '40. David Prentice Knapp Pre Ambition: To make a better record in college than did in high school. Activities: Dramatic Club '38; Owen 37, '39, Critic '39; Hi-Y Club '39. Cornelia Eugenia Knox Corky Ambition: To retain knowledge gained and add to it in time to come. Activities: Clio News Reporter '39; Club Stunt '39; S. R. Council Member '37. Myra Browne Koenig Konie Ambition: To make wery year leap year. Activities: Art Club ’37- 38; Ch. Social Com.; Promethean '37-'40, Treas. '39; Dramatic Club ’38-’40; Marshal 38-'40; Vaudeville '37, '38; S. R. Sec. '36, Council Member '39-'40, Mirror Agent 3S-'39. Irvine Kowitz Irv Ambition: Sever to get up early enough to be shot at sunrise. Activities: Chaplain, Phillips Honor Rifle Club 40; R. O. T. C. Program '39, '40; Armistice Day Parade, '36, 38. 39; English Class Sec. '37; Captain R. O. T. C. '40; Mirror Typist '40; S. R. Sec. '36, Pres. '38, Banker '36. Gordon Heath Lewis Flash Ambition: To have the government put flavor on postage stamps. Activities: Hilliard '38- 40. Thomas Knight Lewis Tom Ambition: To be a good doctor. Activities: S. R. Pres. '38; Armistice Program '37-’39. William Vaughn Lewis Hamburger Ambition: To travel around the world, Winifred Lee Looney H’inkie” Ambition: To do 50 words a minute in type. Activities: Phillips: Dramatic Club '40; S. R. Sec. ’39. Jefferson Co. High: Dramatic Club Sec.-Treas. '38; History Class Sec. '37; S. R. Sec. '37; “Cat o' Nine Tails.’’ [18] The Mirror Charles Loyd Charley Ambition: To he a successful radio announcer. Activities: Armistice Program '37; Math Class Vice Pres. ‘37; English Class Sec. ‘37; History Class Sec. '38. Melba Edren Me Anally Ambition: To ter myself as others see me. Activities: History Class Sec. ’36, ’37, '39. ’40; Speech Class Sec. '37; S. R. Mirror Agent '37. Komar Veitch McCamy Ambition: To be an aeronautical engineer. William Felix McCauley McCauley Ambition: To steer a straight course through the ocean of life. Activities: I’shers '39. '40. Anna Clare McClain Half-pint Ambition: To dance like Pavlova. Activities: Gen. Org. Athletic Com. 39; Vestalia ’38-'40. Social Ch. '39-'40, Program Com. '38; Dramatic Club '37. ‘39. '40; Drum Major '37-'40; Band Concerts ’37-'40; May Festival '37, '39; Vaudeville '38. '39; Orchestra '38-'40; All-City Band '39; State Music Festival '37, '39. ‘40; G. L. C. Program 39; Radio Forum '40; Musical Radio Programs '38-’40; Memorial Day Service '37. '38: Crippled Children Clinic Benefit Program '38-’40; Elks Program '38; Chistma Parade ’37-'39, '40; Armistice Parade '37; Winning Clarinet Ensemble '39; S. R. Banker '38. '40. Jack Blades McClain Ambition: To he a good airplane pilot. Activities: S. R. Vice Pres. '39. , Robert McClure Pee-ll'ee Boh Ambition: To bluff Miss Chase. Activities: Hilliard '39. '40. Critic '40; S. R. Mirror Agent '37-'40, Council Member '36. Walter McClure “Mack Rubber” Ambition: To build a radio to fit in my ear. Activities: Science Club Sec. '39. 40; Dramatic Club Stage Manager '39. Treas. '40; Senior Play 39; S. R. Banker '38, Program Chr. '37. James Milton McComsey Jimmy” Ambition: To find a sincere and original ambition in the Mirror James Mitchell McCrory “Jim” Ambition: To beat the drums in a big-time orchestra. Activities: Hilliard Pres. '40; Hi-Y '3S-'40; History Class Vice Pres. '39. Sec. '38, Treas. '38; English Class '38; S. R. Vice Pres. '39. Alburn McCullough Mac Ambition: To look at life as a serious joke. Activities: Pen and Brush Club ’38. '40; Stage Work '38; S. R. Mirror Agent '37. James M. McDaniel Soup Houl” Preacher” Ambition: To be a preacher if it takes the rest of my life. Activities: Mirror Board '39; Annual Board '40; S. R. Pres. '38. m '1' he Mirror John Morris McDonald Mie” Ambition: To be able to interprft Shakespeare as well as Miss Chambliss. Activities: Mirror Hoard ’39; S. R. Vice Pres. ’38. Charles K. McEwen, Jr. Bubber Ambition: To get Mr. Allen to explain an algebra problem. Pauline Jewel McGinnis Polly Ambition: To endeavor to remember a fraction of what my noble instructors have tried to pound into my unresponsive intellect. Activities: National Honor Society 39. ’40, Vice Pres. '40; Aglaia 38-’40, Pres. ’40; Dramatic Club '38-’40; G. L. C. ’38- 40. Allen McGuire Activities: Law and Order Com. ’40; Band '37-'40; Orchestra ’39, ’40; Vaudeville '40; Track ’39, '40; Basketball '39. ’40; Dramatic Club '39. '40; Senior Play '40; History Class Pres. 40; Biology Class Vice Pres. '40; S. R. Sec. ’38. Fula Elizabeth McKnight Lib Becky Libba Ambition: To do whatever attempt with my greatest ability and always put to others first. Activities: Dramatic Club ’37. '38; Clio ’38; Glee Club Pres. ’39-'40; Phillips Night '37-'39: A. E. A. Program ’37-’40; Vaudeville '37-’40; State Festival Ensemble '40; Red Cross Programs 39, '40; Armistice Day Program; Christmas Programs '37-'39; Spring Festival '37, '40; Speech Class Pres. '37. Katherine I.ouise McMurray Kat Ambition: To be a big success in the business world. Florence Temple McQueen Flossie Ambition: To see the day when there will be a rockola in the lunchroom. Activities: Mnemosynean '38-’40; “Carmen ; S. R. Vice Pres. '36. Banker 38. '39, Council Member '38. Kathryn McWhorter Ambition: To own my own airplane and saddle horses. Activities: G. L. C.; Armistice Program '35; “Carmen.” Bess Gilder Malone Ambition: To make true friends and keep them. Activities: Astraea. Treas. '40; G. L. C. '39; Armistice Day Parade '38; Pep Squad '39. Do NEC an Mann Fillibuster Ambition: To do something, if nothing. Activities: Hilliard Oratorical '39; Third Mem. Standing Com. '39; Debate Team '39; Dramatic Club '36-'38; Phillips Night '37, '38; Ed. Wk. Program '39. Willie Ann Manning Ambition: To be as good as the best and higher than the rest. Activities: Aglaia ‘39. ’40; S. R. Sec. ‘36, '38, '39, Vice Pres. '38. Banker '36, '38, 39. Hal G. Marsh Ambition: To retire when 25, and live the modest life of a millionaire. Publicity Com. '37, ‘40, Publications Com. ; Hilliard '37-40, Cor. Sec. '39; Ushers '38-’40; Hi-Y '39. '40; Chr. Comm. Chest Drive '38; S. R. Pres. '36, '37, Vice Pres. '38. Mirror Agent '36, '40. [20] T he Mirror James Thomas Mayes. Jr. Scrooge” General Ambition: To find a way whereat the earn of tuctess maybe opened squarely. Activities: R.O.T.C. Major, Exec. Officer '40. ('apt. 39, 1st Sgt. '38; Birmingham High School Rifle Teams '38-'40; Phillips Rifle Team '37-'40; Armistice Parades '37-’39; Phillips Honor Rifle Club. Marvin Joei. Maxwiu. “Sap Ambition: To do unto othert at I think they will Jo unto me, and to do first. Activities: National Honor Society '39, '40; Ushers Club '39. '40; Mirror Board '39; Owen '40; Radio Club '39; S. R. Pres. '40. Charlotte Elizabeth M each am Seebie Ambition: To always remember that “some folks are wise, and some are otherwise. Activities: Gen. On;. Law and Order Com. '38. Scholarship Com. '39; Annual Board '40; Promethean '37-’40. Parliamentarian 37, Vice Pres. '40; G. L. C. '37-'40, Sec. 38; Art Club '36; Radio Program 40; P. T. A. Program ‘39; Grade Meeting Program '40; Asst. Director Senior Play '39, Cast 40; Club Stum '38, '39; S. R. Vice Pres. ‘37; Marshal ‘38. '40. Charles Edward Meshad, Jr. Ambition: To reach the highest place in life that my ability permits me. Activities: Armistice Day Parade '38; R. O. T. C. Program '40. Mary Juanita Milam Teaches Ambition: To fit square pegs in round holes, and always to be a good sport. Activities: Mnetnosynean; Co-Recreational Club; Sr. Glee Club; Auditorium Programs; Ensemble, State Music Festival; Radio Program; Band Tumbler. Ernest William Miller Ernie Ambition: To be a successful aircraft designer. Activities: Ushers; Owen; S. R. Pres. Maxine Miller Teenie Ambition: Always to make the most of what have. Activities: Treble Clef Club Pres. '39; Armistice Program '39; Christmas Program '39; Vaudeville ’36-’38; Red Cross Program '39; S. R. Pres. 'J9; Council Mem. '39. William Sherman Miller III “Curley ; “Hill ; $rJ” Ambition: To stay on the straight and narrow path of life. Activities: Publicity Com. '38; R. O. T. C. Program '37; Red Cross '36; Armistice Program '37, 38; S. R. Pres. '37, Sec. '36, Vice Pres. '37, Banker '38, '39; Lunch Room Cashier '37-’40; History Class Pres. '37, '38. Jean Frances Mitchell Punk Ambition: To be remembered and not forgotten. Activities: Good Citizenship Girl '40; S. R. Vice Prc . '38, Pres. '39. Council Member '39. Martha Morris “l)ip“ Ambition: To live in East Tennessee. Ruth Stone Mosley Stonie” Ambition: To find what I am cut out for, and sew it up in fine style. Activities: Girl Reserves Vice Pres. '38. Lay Member '39. Parliamentarian '39. Sec. ’40; S. R Vice Pres. ‘39. Mamie Agnes Moss Snagnes Ambition: To Jo unto others as would have them Jo unto me. Activities: Jr. Glee Club ’37; Treble Clef Club ’38-'39, Bus. Mgr., Sr. Glee Club ’40; Music Festival; Vaudeville; Armistice Program '39; Banker ‘36, '37-'40. [21] The Mirror Henry Abston Murff “Hank” Ambition: Hr good to myself. Activities History Class pro. 37. ’38; S. R. Mirror Agent '40; Marshal ’40. Ai.ma Nance “Sister Ambition: To leave more than a tombstone behind me when I die. Activities: Publicity Com. '38; Astraea '37; Art Club 37; Promethean Sec. '39; History Class Sec. '38; S. R. See. '36, '37; Music Class Sec. '38. Vice Pres. ’39. Sara Belle Nations “Sadie Ambition: To be such a good seeretray my boss cannot do without me. Eleanor Nelms “Hud” Ambition: “To go, to see, to conquer. Activities: National Honor Society '39, '40, Vice Pres. 40; Mncmosyncan '38-’40, Press Com.; Dramatic Club 37- ’39; Writers Club '40; Treble Clef Club ’38; Mirror Board '40; Annual Board '40; Vaudeville ’38; School of Air Program; S. R. Pres '39-’40. Council Member; History Class Vice Pres. '40. Bobbie Gwendolyn Nichols Ambition: To know something about everything. Activities: Thalia ’37-'40, Publicity Com. '39, '40; Dramatic Club ’36-’38; Painting Club 39; Mirror Board '40; Annual Board; May Day '37. '38; Stunt Day '38, '39. Grace Nummy “Grade” Ambition: To sit on the tack of success and rise rapidly, and always to be successful and happy in everything I undertake. Activities: S. R. Mirror Agent '37, '38; Marshal '37. '38. Marguerite Ann O'Brien “Snootzie” Ambition: And to live happily ever after. Activities: Dramatic Club '36; Vestalia '40. Edward Jordan Orr “Err” Ambition: To compensate my mother for all the trouble I've been in the past. Activities: Honor Rifles Club 37, ’38; Armistice Program '37; R. O. T. C Program '37, '38; Banker '36; S. R. Pres. '37; Marshal 38. Kathryn Louree Parker Conroe Donald Pate “Dope' Ambition: To do what I do well. Activities: Publication' Com. '40; Speech Pres. '38, Sec. 37; S. R. Pres. '37. Nelrose Paul “Nell” Ambition: To eat, love, and grow thin. Activities: National Honor Society '39-'40; Aglaia Sec. '38. Treas. '39, Vice Pres. '39; Glee Club '39- 40; G. L. C. 38- '40; S. R. Vice Pres. '39. Banker ’37-'38. Edmund Cape Payne Ed” Ambition: To have as much fun after J graduate as I've had in Phillips. Activities: Owen '38-'40; Ushers '39, '40 Treas. '40; Hi-Y Pres. '39; Stamp Club '38; Co-Recreational Club 38, '40. [22] The Mirror Chari.es Thomas Phillips. Jr. “Stinky Ambition: To make a fine naval officer and to oven my oven yacht (not a canoe). Activities: Honor Rifle Club '3S-'40; R. O. T. C. Day; Mirror Agent '36, ’37; S. R. Pro. '37, '39, Banker 36, '37; History Class Pres. '39. Amos Hardino Postill “A. P. Ambition: To be able to answer Mr. Gocher.our in Spanish. Marguerite Ellen Pratt 'Maggie” Ambition: To live and let live, To love and be loved. Activities: Speech Choir '37; G. L. C. '37, '38; Clio '36, '37; Promethean '38-’40, ParFamentarian '40; Dramatic Club '37. '38. '40; Speech Class Sec. '37. Oi.lir Ogden Prick ett Patricia Pricmore Patty Ambition: Always to be happy—even on Monday mornings. Activities: Vestalia 38-'40, Soc. Com. '38; Dramatic Club '38; Treble Clef Club Pres. '39; Marshal '40; S. R. Sec. '38. Helen Olive Prude Ambition: To fill every unforgiving minute with sixty seconds worth of distance run. Activities: Scholarship Com. '40, Law and Order Com. '39; Aglaia ’38-’40; G. L. C. '38-’40; Dramatic Club '39. 40; Co-Recreational Club '39, '40; S. R. Sec. ‘40. Carl Espy Pui.i.um, Jr. Towhead Ambition: To retire as a millionaire at 25. Activities: Publicity Com. ’37, Chr. ’39. Law and Order Com. ’38; Usher ’39. '40; Owen ’37-'40, Treas,, Vice Pres. Sec; S. R. Pres. '37. '38. Vice Pres. '39-'40. Harvey F.rnest Ragland Jr. “Fiji Ambition: To become a scholar well versed in all subjects. Activities: Phillips Honor Rifles Club '39; Armistice Parades '38. '39; Corporal R. O. T. C. '40; S. R. Vice Pres. '37. Council Member '40. Doris Marguerite Ratliff Activities: Clio '37-’4U; Co-Recreational Club. Sara Reeder Ambition: To sit on the tax of success and rise rapidly. Annie Laurie Reynolds Ann Ambition: Sever to II flat or H sharp but always H natural. Activities: Gen. Org. Sec. '39; Chr. Athletic Com. '40. Law and Order Com. '39; Promethean '37-'40, Social Com. '39; G. I.. C. '38-’40, Exec. Com. '39; Mirror Board '39: Freshman Club Pres. '37; R. O. T. C. Sponsor '38; Winner State Music Contest '38. City and County Music Contest '39; Pep Squad '38, '39; History Class Pres. 38. Treas. '40; S. R. Banker ’57-'39, Council Member '39; Club Stunt '38. '39; Christmas Parade '38; Phillips Night '38. Theo Robertson Pass Ambition: To be good for something besides cannon fodder.“ Activities: Sports Club '36, '37: Phillips Night '36, '39. [23] T he Mirror Frances Evelyn Roebuck Francois Ambition: To be silent and let others think me a fool rather than to speak anJ remove all doubt. Activities: Annual Mirror Typist '40; Mirror Typist '39. 40; S. R. Vice Pres. '39. Banker '39; Carmen ; Phillips Night ‘37. Mildred Irene Rogers Peanut Ambition: To learn to stand an a streetcar without holding. Activities: Aglaia ’35. Dominica Marie Ross Mickey Ambition: Always to smile and he worthwhile. Activities: Phillips Night '37; G. L. C ; Damrosch Club •37. '3$. Jean Braikhaw Rountree Jeannie Ambition: To be loved by all, and to succeed in all I undertake. Activities: Council '36, '37, '38. Vice Pres. 3S; Pierian '37-’40, Critic '38; Art Club '36, 37. Vice Pres. '37; Glee Club '39; Social Service Program ‘39; Red Cross '39, '40; Art Class Sec. '39. Ann Rowley '‘Molly Ambition: To waste no time or fool around, but hook the richest man in town. Activities: Clio 36-'40, News Reporter '38; G. L. C. ’37-’40: Marshal 38; S. R. Council Member '39. Banker '38-'39. Mary Lucy Russell Lute Ambition: To climb the mountain and glimpse the sea. Activities: S. R. Pres. '40, Banker '38, Council Member '39. Horace Sams, Jr. Sammie Ambition: To go as a missionary to The Netherlands Last Indies. Mary Louise Sandlin Louie Ambition: To please the foolish and puzzle the wise. Activities: Dramatic Club 37- 39; Mnemosynean '38-'40; Phillips Night 39. Mary Helen Sartain May Tick Ambition: To do for others. Activities: Piano Recitals '38, 39; Piano Class Pres. ’38, Sec. 39. Nancy Scott Ambition: To succeed in everything I do. Activities: Art Club 36, ’37, Pres. 37; Pierian '37-‘40, Social Chr. '39, Treas. '40; Dramatic Club '36-'40; S. R. Pres. '37. Sec. '38, '39. Vice Pres. 40, Banker '37, '38. Fannie Sue Self Coot Butch” Ambition: The impossible', to get the world in the palm of my hand. Acitivitics: Mnemosynean '37-'40, Cor.-Sec. '38, Treas. '39, '40, Social Com. '39; S. R. Sec. '37. Clarence Wesley Slaughter Captain” Ambition: To play on the basketball team that beats the Celtics. Activities: National Honor Society '39-'40; Ushers '39-'40; Hi-Y '39, '40; Mirror Board '39, '40; Basketball '37-'40; Track '38, '39; S. R. Vice Pres. '40. [24] T h f. Mirror Walter Jackson Slaughter Dud” Ambition: To know the right people in the right placet. Activities: Basketball ’39. 40; Track '39. 40. John Alvin Smith Smitty Ambition: To discover the undiscovered. Activities: Phillips, Picture Crew 39; Woodlawn, Printing Club '36, '37; History Class Critic '36; Marshal '36-'37; Civics Club '36. Alexander Hale Smith .-Ilex” “I.ex Ambition: To fly for Uncle Sam. Activities: Phillips Honor Rifles ’37-'40; Vice Pres. '39; Hi-V '39, '40; Armistice Day Parades '36, '38, '39; R. O. T. C. Capt.; Winner Non-com. Officers Individual Inspection '38; Senior Play '40; Knglish Class Vice Pres.. 38; S. R. Banker 40. Frances Edward Spain Fanny” Ambition: For once in my life to do something and do it well. Activities: Art Club; Pierian Tress. '39, Sec. '40, Dramatic Club '38 ,’40; S. R. Pres. '37, '39; Banker ‘39. Thomas Stewart Professor Ambition: To he a doctor and get some of my “friends on an operating table. Activities: Photography Club '37; Science Club Vice Pres. '39; Radio Club Vice Pres. '39. '40; Choristers '40; Junior Academy of Science Convention '39; Sr. Glee Club '40; State Music Festival '40; Christmas Music Festival 39; S. R. Pres. '40. Mary Lee Stone Ambition: To accomplish all I undertake. Activities: Glee Club '40; Girl Reserves '3S-'40; S. R. Banker '36, '39, '40; Vaudeville ’39-’40; Red Cross Program '39. James Brook Strange Jim Ambition: To he an electrical engineer. Activities: S. R. President '39; Football. William Richard Stump Stump li'ater Ambition: To pass one of Charles Crow's I. Q. tests. Activities: National Honor Society '39-’40, Sec. '39; Annual Board '40; Owen '38-’40, Custodian of Book . '40, Club Stunt '39; History Class Pres. '39. Jeanne Wimbish Sober Ambition: To he a nurse. Activities: Publications Com. '39. Lillie Frances Taylor Frankie” Ambition: To accomplish all I undertake. Activities: Phillips Night '38. '39; Appreciation Class Sec. '36; History Class Sec. '39. Mary Sue Teei. Suty Activities: Promethean '3S- 40; R. O. T. C. Sponsor '39; Marshal '38. '39; Session Room Pre . '40; History Class Sec. ’39. '40. Katherine Shirley Thompson 7Cathie Ambition: To give the best to the world so that the best will come back to me. Activities: Vestalia '39. '40; Mncmosynean '37. '38; S. R. Vice Pres. 37; Marshal 37. [25] The Mirror Mary Elisabeth Thompson Ambition: To succeed in anything I attempt. Sarah Virginia Thompson Shorty” Ambition: To he successful. Claxton Dale Tidwell Ambition: To like and he liked. Olivia White Turlington Liv Ambition: Sever to get behind the eight hall (anymore). Activities: Pierian Pres. ‘39, Cor. Sec. '38, ’40; Art Club Sec ‘37; S. R. Banker ‘37, Sec. ‘38, Pres. ‘39. Albert MacDowell Turner Frog Ambition: To he a successful navy surgeon. Activities: Stamp Club ’37, ’38, Publicity ('hr. 37; Photography Club ‘39, ‘40; Dramatic Club ‘36-’40; Armistice Day Parade ’39; Vulcan Dedication '39; Vaudeville '40; Marshal '39, ’40; Band '39, ‘40; R. O. T. C. Band ’39, ‘40; Senior Play Property Manager. David Tinsley Underwood, Jr. Dada” Ambition: To he a construction engineer, be industrious and enjoy my work. Activities: Hilliard '39, Social Com. '39, Pres. '39; Co-Recreational Club Pro. ’39' Usher' ’39, '40; “Aida '37; S. R. Pres. '37, '40, Mirror Agent '37, '38. Wilda Vickers Matilda Ambition: To go for the better things in life. Activities: (J. L. C. 39, '40. William Cari. Voigt. Jr. Dippy” Ambition: To he successful in all that I attempt. Activities: Owen ”39, ’40; Track '39; Basketball '37, '38; Marshal '37; History Class Vice Pres. '38. Helen Jo Wagner Scotty” Ambition: To do what I can do well, and to do well whatever I do. Activities: Gen. Org. Publicity Com. '39; Promethean '37-'40, Cor.-Sec. '38; Pep Squad '39; Dramatic Club '36, '37; G. L. C. '37- 40; Co-Recreational Club '39, '40; Marshal '37. ’38. '40; S. R. Pres. '36. Vice Pres. '39. Sec. '38. Banker '36-'40. Council Member ’37, Mirror Agent '37, ’38; P. T. A. Program ‘38; Vulcan Dedication ‘39; History Class Vice Pres. '37; English Class Pres. ‘37. Martha Evelyn Watkins Martee” Ambition: To manufacture a chewing gum with an everlasting flavor. Activities: Promethean '37-'40; Arts Club Sec. '37, Critic '38; Dramatic Club '37, 38; S. R. Vice Pres. 38. ‘39; English Class Sec. ‘37. Roy Manley Whitley Mule” Ambition: To make all the money 1 can. Activities: Football, '38-39. Robert Taylor Whitman Bob Ambition: To find my ambition—then fulfill it. Activities: Law and Order Com. ‘39, ’40; Junior Red Cross '37-'40, Vice Pres. ’38. '39. Pres. ‘39. ‘40; Ushers Club '39, '40, Associate Head Usher '40; Yancey ’39, ‘40; Co-Recreational Club '39. '40; School of the Air Program '40; Red Cross Program ’40; S. R. Mirror Agent '37, Council Member ’38; History Class Vice Pres. 37, '38. [26] The Mirror Virginia Lee Wilosmitii “Ginnit” Ambition: To make an A in Shorthand. Ruth Marie Wilkins Bill'' Ambition: To plant love, to sow kindness, and reap friendship. Activities: Mirror Typist '40; Home Economics Program ’36; S. R. Council Member ’37. Bettye Sue Williams “Sun Ambition: To attain success in one of two chosen ambitions—journalism, secretarial work. Activities: Vestalia Cor.-Sec. '40, Rec. Sec. '39; Writers Club Pres. ’40, Rcc. Sec. '39; Annual Board 40; S. R. Pres. '38, Vice Pres. '40, Banker '36. Dora Earle Williams Dodie” Ambition: To be as famous as Confucius say. Activities: Astraea ’36-'39; Dramatic Club '36, '37; S. R. Pres. '36. Vice Pres. '39. Banker '38, '40; Speech Class Pres. '37; Vocal Class Sec. '38; Music App. Vice Pres. 38. Glen ICE Wilson Ambition: To see myself as others see me. Mildred Woi.ch Ambition: To live, learn, and enjoy life. John William Woody, Jr. Billy Ambition: To be among the best in whatever I undertake in life. Activities: S. R. Vice Pres. '36. Mirror Agent '36, '37, Banker '37; History Class Pres. '36. J. T. Young Blimp Ambition: To hitch my wagon to an old horse if can't find a star. Helen Keadle Xu Xu Ambition: To live, love, and be happy. Activities: Aglaia ’36-'40. Stum Com.. Social Com.; S. R. Vice Pres., Sec.. Mirror Agent '37, '39; History Class Sec. '39. SUMMER SCHOOL Robert Sample Dillon Dippy Ambition: To ride a horse like the lone ranger, to feed chickens sawdust, and raise hens with wooden legs. Activities: Band '36. '37, R. O. T. C. Band '37; Glee Club '37; Senior Glee Club '3S; Baseball '38, '40; Christmas Carnival '37; Speech '39, '40. Harold Bert Smith Ambition: To make $5000 for 15 years, then retire. Activities: Law and Order Com. '39; Marshal '36-’39; Co-Recreational Club '40; Annual Board '40. [27] T H e Mirror OTHER GRADUATES Charles H. Adderhold Anne Jagoe Brceman Neal Ainsworth Arliss Perrin Jarrett James William Austin Rosa Lucille Jenkins Evelyn Jane Boyer Warren Fred Jenkins Anna Louise Brown Charles Alfred Jones Helen Gertrude Causey Ann Kinney LcRoy Chambers, Jr. Steven Kontos Dorothy Louise Crump Dorothy La Neil Lamb Walter Everett Crump Eugene McKibbon Charles Edward Dawson Jane Martin Clarence Dudley Deaton Edward Eaton Palmer Ruth Parrish Duddy Mak Woody Peake William M. Evans Horace Peterson Herman Winter Fisch Ethel Marie Presto Marie Fraschia Dorothea Louise Purslcy O. G. Garrett Tom G. Shirley Rose Goldberg Charles Corey Slauson Billie Nadine Halbrooks Norman Lee Southerland John Wesley Harris Corabclle Stanbery Alfred Lee Hathcock William Thomas Stith Eugene Henderson Martha Frances Stochr Clyde Maxwell Holmes Teddy George Tsimpides James Myres Holt Irl Raymond Walker, Jr. Kathryn Alberta Hopper Thettis Olive Walter Wright Jackson, Jr. Luke Wesson [28] The Mirror MARCH OF TIME, 1936-40 We entered Phillips as freshmen in 1936, hut no one paid much attention to us. The world continued unmindful of our promotion in the educational field. Disasters, wars, and deaths filled the headlines. The Chincse-Japanese war was begun and the civil war in Spain. The Italians took Ethiopia and Haile Selassie left the front page. The dirigible Hindenbcrg burned, killing 36 people. Amelia Earheart and her co-pilot, Fred Noonan, started on a round-the-world flight and never returned. The Ohio valley felt the ravages of a flood. England mourned the death of her beloved king, George V. The Prince of Wales became king, and as Edward VIII abdicated, giving as his reason, “1 have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King without the help and support jf the woman I love. On May 12. 1937 George VI was crowned. In June the former king, now known as the Duke of Windsor, married the American-born Wally Simpson. Changes also took place in other countries. Kallio became president of Finland. But all the world, and especially America, was not serious. Gone With The IVind swept over the nation like a cyclone. More than a million copies of GWTW were eagerly devoured. The nat’on was singing such songs as ‘‘Bob White, Love Bug Will Bite You,” “Music. Maestro. Please,” “Josephine,” and “Dipsy Doodle. “Life of Louis Pasteur,” “The Great Zicgficld, and “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” won academy awards. Yankees beat the Giants 4-1 in World Series. Budge was tennis ebamp while Alice Marble captured the title for the women. Ralph Guldahl won the golf championship. 1937-1938. As we advanced so did the world. War still made the headlines. The Civil War continued in Spain and the war in China showed no signs of ceasing. The Rome-Berlin Axis was strengthened, and Hitler and Mussolin: rode higher and higher. Vittorio Mussolini, son of the dictator, visited the President and M rs. Roosevelt. Young Farouk became King of Egypt. Fourteen-year-old Peter II, King of Yugoslavia, was the youngest king in the world. Now for the happenings in the United States. Congress passed the Neutrality Act, which prohibited the selling of munitions except on the cash and carry basrs. The government entered the construction business bv building Grccnbelt, Maryland, a cooperative community for families with low incomes. The government also put the unemployment insurance into effect. Alabama got into the news when the President appointed Hugo Black Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Marconi, inventor of the wireless, and John D. Rockefeller died. Relations between the United States and her southern neighbor. Mexico, were strained when the Mexican Government seized the American oil wells. LaGuardia was re-elected mayor of New York City. Joseph P. Kennedy was appointed Ambassador to England. Now to the lighter side of the news world. Corrigan made his famous wrongway flight to Ireland. Joe Louis, still world champion, defeated James Braddock and Tommy Farr. Styles were extreme, sk'rts being shorter and hair higher. However, the up-hair-do came down as fast as it went up. Margaret Mitchell and Robert Frost were Pulitzer Prize winners. Charlie McCarthy was voted favorite program on the air while Jack Benny captured the title of favorite comedian. The best sellers of the year were Northwest Passage, The Citadel. And So-—Victoriat How to Win Friends and Influence People. The academy awards were given for “The Good Earth, “Captains Courageous.” and “The Life of Emile Zola. The number-one songs on the radio and records were “Yeni, Veni. “Joseph Joseph, “Thanks for the Memory, and “Says My Heart. [29] The Mirror 1938- 1939. As we entered our third year in high school, war, sports, movies, and disasters still filled the headlines. Germany extended her power over Austria and part of Czechoslovakia. Poland and Rumania also received part of Czechoslovakia. Chancellor Schuschnigg disappeared. Japanese troops advanced further into China and the Civil War in Spain continued with Franco looking toward victory. Daladicr was premier of France. Ataturk. President of Turkey, died and Ismet I norm was elected to take his place. The openings of the two fairs dominated domestic news. Both the New York and San Francisco fairs reported losses when they closed. Orson Welles scared the United States with his story of a Martian invasion. Joe Louis retained his title by knocking SchmeFng out in one round. As for the music of the day, the popular songs were “Hold Tight,’’ “Beer Barrel Polka,” “Deep Purple. Three Little Fishes,” and “Wishing.” The movies of the year were “Jezebel” and Boys' Town. 1939- 40. Seniors at last! More wars are begun and war seems to dominate the international news. Russia invaded Finland on Thanksgiving Day. The Russians were not as successful as they had expected to be, and the Finns held out longer than anyone thought they could. England and France declared war against Germany in September after Germany and Russia divided Poland between themselves. Pope Pious XI di£d. The Japanese arc still fighting in China and the fifth and present Chinese capitol is Chungking. Sumner Welles, undcr-secretarv of state, was sent by the President to visit the European countries, and he made a trip similar to the one Colonel House had made during the World War. But peace reigns in the United States. The world fairs will open again in the summer. Charles Edison became secretary of the Navy after the death of Swanson. Metropolitan Life Insurance is building the largest housing project in the United States. It is called Parkchcster. Richard Halliburton, world traveler and writer, was lost while on a trip over the Pacific. The birth of the Short quadruplets brought Winston County into the news, but the death of one of the children caused the publicity to subside. Because the President changed the date for his I hanksgiving Proclamation, the country was doubly thankful (two Thanksgivings arc better than one). Next year they will probably have three since we will be out of school. Science also marches forward. Sulfanilamide is be:ng further discussed. A synthetic material, nylon, was invented to make hose with instead of silk. The country is preparing for the arduous task of answering the multitudinous census questions. Science tells us that we can see crooked, we shall soon sec straight: television waves arc made to curve with the earth’s surface so that they will not go into space. Democratic and Republican parties plan their conventions to prepare the fall offensive. Government began Social Security insurance January, 1940. Louis still retains his title by defeating Godov. Snoods, absurd hats, bustles, and wasp-waists are the latest fashions. The popular songs of the year arc: “Oh, Johnny, In the Mood,” “Tuxedo Junction, and “South of the Border.” The time has come to bid farewell. May we say it in Hollywood? A sincere and fond “Good-bye, Mr. Chips,” with assurances that our happy experiences in Phillips are not “Gone With The Wind!” —Marjorie Dorman [30] The Mirror PHILLIPS CALENDAR—1939-40 September Sept. g—Phillipians trudge back to school with mingled feeling of joy and sadness. Sad that Mr. Going, our principal of many years, had left us. Glad that his posrtion had been filled by such a capable man as Mr. Stough. Sept. 22—Powell Lovell elected President. Sept 23—Harold Howell elected Vice-President, Ann Reynolds elected Secretary'. Sept. 30—Phillips is defeated by West End, 6-0. October Oct. 3—Newly elected officers arc installed in their new positions. Assistant Superintendent Going, our former principal, makes a fine talk to the student body. Oct. 20—Phillips defeats Enslev, 21-0. Oct. 27—The R. O. T. C. sponsors headed by Barbara Allen, battalion sponsor, are presented to the future soldiers. Y ove ruber Nov. 3—Phillips comes out on short end of a 6-0 score in a game with West End. Nov. 10—Herbert Warren is elected president of Senior Class. Nov. 17—A heavily favored Ramsay team is very lucky to hold a fighting underdog Phillips team to a 6-6 tie. Despite this fact, the game is a great moral victory for Phillips. Nov. 27—The Thalia Literary Club overcomes stiff competition to win the stunt program. Nov. 29—The students of Phillips High go 100% in contributing to the Community Chest. Nov. 30—Phillips students and other Alabamians celebrate Thanksgiving a week late. December Dec. 2—Phillip players star in All-Star game. Dec. 7—Seventeen Phillipians elected to Honor Society. Dec. 13—Phillips Night is held. Dec. 18—All Republicians celebrate Christmas. Dec. 22—Amid laughter and glee, school closes for Christmas holidays. [31] The Mirror January Jan. 2.—After the holidays Phillipians stagger sleepily back to school. Jan. 12—Senior Play given. Jan. 18—Commencement Exercises held for Seniors. Half-inch snow blankets the city. Jan. 22—Monday night a nine inch snow fell. Jan. 23-26—For the first time in the history of Birmingham, all schools close tor three days because of a nine inch snow. February Feb. 15—George Harper elected President. Billy Johnson elected Vice President. Jean Duvall elected Secretary. Feb. 22 Harper, Johnson, and Duvall installed in their respective positions. March Mar. 8—“Moonlovc , a vodvfl, presented on Phillips stage with “Mortimer Snerd and a host of others. Mar. 9—Phillips wins second place in district basketball meet. April April 1—Happy Day! No school was scheduled today! April Fool! April 4-5—A group of Phillips girls participate in the Alabama Speech Contest held at Montevallo. April 5—The Civitan Contest held. Phillips' representative is Vivian Bcding- field. April 15—The Constitution Oratorical Contest held. Herbert Hanson carries Phillips’ hopes on his shoulders. April 19—Senior Play, “June Mad,” given. May May 8—May Festival held. May 23—Commencement Day. May 2d—School is out for summer. [32] —Richard Bowron The Mirror we'll never forget Even though we seniors are leaving forever the halls and classrooms where we’ve had such wonderful times, there are some things about Phillips which we’ll never forget: The vast crowd milling around the bookstore at the beginning of each semester. Those melt-in-your-mouth chocolate and peppermint cookies at lunch: hoping every day they would have ’em, and sometimes finding them hidden behind the apples. All the operettas, vaudevilles, and senior plays—“The Queen’s Husband” with Mary Moreland, and “Pinafore” with Jack McGill and Edith Taylor giving us thrills, and “Howdy Stranger” with Harvey White’s singing and Paul Hamilton’s drawl, and “The Torchbcarcrs” with Kenneth Dean smoking a cigar and Jimmie Sutherland fainting, and now our very own “June Mad”. . . . The G. L. C. picnics at Roebuck, with all the girls rushing into the water, and coming out frozen stiff. When you received a little card, reading “You are invited to become a member of the ....... Literary Society.” The many different Community Chest buttons we’ve worn—“I Gave”, “I Serve”, etc. How pretty Jane Wirth looked when she played her accordion. When Herbert Hanson came from South Dakota and Jean Suber from Atlanta. Clapping whenever anybody dropped something in the lunchroom. The band swinging “Stardust at the grand concert. John A. Reynolds—no more need be said. Mr. Going’s bow ties. The “jumping jive” at the meetings of the Co Rccreation Club. The time we read the headline in the Mirror. Wedding Bells Replace School Bells” and realized Miss Horton, Miss Martin. Miss Kleybcckcr. and Miss Selby were getting married. How Mr. Steiner used to walk down the hall hitting lockers with his geometry book. How funny we sounded on the records made on the new recording machine in the speech department. Mary Louise Shirley’s column in the Mirror— Keyhole Klassics or Kanipus Kutups.” The time Roy Johnson stood on a stool to make a campaign speech. The angora we’ve carried home on our sweaters and coats. All the notes we’ve passed in classes—romantic and otherwise. The sign in the library— An empty wagon makes the most noise.” . . . The time Anna Clare McClain danced a war dance at Legion Field, with the whole football field looking like an Indian's paradise. The day Miss Heath sang in auditorium. The many, many times we’ve said, “Look in the Hand Mirror for information.” How wonderful we felt when we heard that Phillips had gone 100% in the Community Chest drive. The fun we had blowing glass in Science 2. How we’ve so often craned our necks to see how long before the end of the period: how we’ve gradually memorized every scratch on the clocks in the study hall. The sad, sad day when we sang “The Crimson and the White” for the last time as a Phillipian. Asking everybody you ever heard of how “ 1 he House of Seven Gables” ended, when everybody had to read it in English 5. [33] The Mirror The first time you finally got up the courage to go to the library—and then you filled out the o. k. wrong. Jimmy Countryman’s and George Harper’s wild and wooly gopher-killing. How excited we all were to he a part of the radio program, on which Mrs. Wul-ffaert’s song, “We Love America,” was introduced. Watching children from the Mercy Home playing with the toys given them at the G. L. C. Christmas parties. The impressive Honor Society pageants in auditorium. Saving nickles to buy some of that delicious home-made candy made by the Junior Red Cross. George Harper’s sport columns in the Mirror, which have been called everything from “Off Guard.” to “Dribbles Under the Basket,” or Shoot the Ball to Me Paul”, to “Sport Snorts in Shorts.” The nerve-racking tension at the Ramsay football games—sometimes winning, again losing, but always a “moral victory.” The time Flossie Baughn went on an apple diet—and practically turned into one. The first time we got sent to the office, and were scared out of our wits. Juanita Milam’s acrobatics at football games—how amazed we were that she could do splits even on below zero nights. The first time Dad let you bring the car to school, and how proud you were, and scared, too. Watching Bert Smith consume quarts of milk without even batting an eyelash— or gaining a pound. 'Fhe struggles we've had trying to remember Confucius jokes, and before that. Little Audrey ones. How proud you were of the first thing you made in Sewing or Woodwork. How heavenly it was to have 45 minute periods and school let out five minutes earlier. When Bingo was all the rage. Miss Lynch's English tests, and the wheels on “Macbeth” and “Hamlet” that Miss Barnett made us draw. 'Fhe time the new water fountains were installed, and everybody was calling them “double duty fountains. John Journey's singing in auditorium. The times we’ve burnt the midnight oil studying for tests, and finishing bookkeeping assignments. When we used to go into raptures over “Did I Remember” that time it stayed first on Hit Parade for months. Mr. Tucker’s eternal “Buy a book.” Wanting to tear up the typewriter after the millionth mistake. The millions of o. k.’s we’ve filled out: could start a good business with all those bits of paper we wasted. Struggling over combination locks in a dark hall. How excited we were over the new trays in the lunchroom and the new telephones in the office. Mr. Stough’s friendly smile for all. No—we’ll never forget any of these things: so we’ll never, never forget dear old Phillips High. [34] —Cornelia Banks The Mirror SCENES BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE SENIOR PLAY After much wrangling and stiff competition, the cast is selected: consequently for the first week, all is well. By the third week, we find the general enthusiasm on the wane, but we attribute this to the change in weather and manage to proceed. On the property list, we find two objects that have continuously led to trouble—a ball of yarn and fencing equipment. The cast, not content with the part these objects play in the play—especially Mak Peake (Chuck) and Lex Smith (I)r. Wood)—go completely “June Mad” and engage n fencing tournaments. Those who are not so adept at fencing indulge in a game of soft ball, using the yarn as the object. Charlotte Meacham and Cornelia Banks ought to be experts by now. Frequently, we turn to speak to a member of the cast, and find that he has iust made his exit through a window in search of the yarn which has gone astray. If Mary Florence Baughn appears to be going primitive and discarding shoes, it is merely because a fellow player, Karl Platowsky, for lack of other occupation, has coyly tossed them out the window. When a visitor enters the room, he is surprised to find that even the principal members of the cast, even the leading lady. Ann Reynolds, slur and mutter their lines indistinctly. But when one analyzes the situation, he will understand that it is somewhat difficult to pronounce and enunciate distinctly with a popsicle in each jaw. Really , it seems that each member of the cast has gained a few extra pounds, for we don’t limit ourselves just to popsicles. No, we bring boxes of food from home and do some high powered trading with the lunchroom. The bell buzzer affords some people, especially Claude Shill, amusement. While waiting for their cues they borrow the telephone, connect it to the buzzer set and enjoy the pandemonium which breaks loose. Horrible screeches emerge from the supposedly “dead” telephone. But. every now and then, the room is filled with a deafening silence, and our attention is drawn to the fine acting being carried on by those who are practicing. For instance. Ann Ho'mcs and Charlie Beavers really turn out some wonderful bits of work. Vic Bubbet is trying to learn “Do 1 Love You?”, the song he sings to Ann Reynolds. Everyone in the room tries to teach it to him, offering uggcstions. good or bad; it makes no difference to them. You may think, after reading this article that we didn’t get any work done, but if you saw the play, you'll know we certainly did. thanks to M:ss heagin! So you see, when you witness a play, you never dream all that goes on behind the scenes, do you ? —Mary Florence Baughn Carol Marie Davis SPANISH RICE Every day in two-fifteen. Will you e’er forget? The aroma of the Spanish rice— 1 can smell it yet! —Wita Jones REPORT CARD DAYS How you came to school that day Dragging to each class, Hoping—praying with each breath That THIS time you’d pass. —Wita Jones [35] T he Mirror SENIORS HAVE THEIR TROUBLES Someday, long years from now, we will look hack on our high school days and wonder in a detached way, why we ever worried. Hut now while we are right in the midst of our senior year, our problems seem very serious to us. One worry is getting our pictures for the annual. Those taken by the school are always good of the others, but mine are invariably terrible. When we have finally subscribed to the annual, they announce that we probably won’t have one because everyone hasn't subscribed. Then we start asking everyone to subscribe and finally, the annual is published. After much deliberation, we finally elect the officers. With this off our minds, we prepare to settle down and study; but no, we have to get our rings. Mother and Daddy aren't exactly in favor of putting out practically ten dollars, especially with graduation so close. Gradually they arc persuaded to buy the ring for you. One more worry is off, when Miss Merrill summons you to her office about credits. She succeeds in getting you worried enough to forget to answer when your history teacher calls on you. When three days elapse, you find that all you need is a Sunday School credit. This dissertation could go on forever, for seniors, although they look high and mighty, are subject to a great many worries. However, 1 think the haunting fear of every senior is that he will stumble when going up the steps on graduation night. —Maizie Gandy CHOOSING MY ANCESTORS Heredity is important, they teach us in Phillips science classes, and I wish I could add a few additional forbears to my perfectly satisfactory family tree. I would naturally choose for my extra ancestors those whose traits 1 would like to have inherited. My first choice would be Robert E. Lee. He won loyalty. Wherever he went, he gathered new friends. Wouldn't it be grand to be like this? Abraham Lincoln had the quality of seeing mainly the good in people without overlooking their little weaknesses. He was a good judge of human nature. 'Phis certainly would be helpful to me because I’m apt to form my opinion—often mistaken—of people at first glance, and this is a habit I would just as soon do without. Those of you who read that immortal story “Cyrano de Bergerac,” will know what I mean when 1 say 1 would love to inherit Cyrano’s bravery, his faithfulness, his brilliant wit. Bobby Burn-, who felt so deeply and had so great a heart and sympathy for the tiniest things, would be someone I would like to resemble. Benjamin Franklin’s self-control, knowledge of the world, and humor would certainly be wonderful assets. Anybody will listen to what the man has to say who lightens his words with humor. to be able to sing with the voice of Jenny Lind ; dance with the grace of Pavlova; speak with the voice of Sarah Bernhardt: chisel with the skill of Michael angelo; write like Tennyson—what great artists I’d add to my ancestry! Louis Pasteur had the knowledge of medicine I would like to have; but I couldn’t inherit exactly this. Instead 1 would like to have his eagerness and willingness to study and study for something 1 want. Then to be practical, if I were as diplomatic as Mettcrnich. I would get farther. I think, in anything I tried to do. But I’ve played with genealogy long enough. Since 1 can’t find any of these people in my family tree, as I grow older at least I can try to acquire these traits that would make me an ancestor which somebody, someday, will be proud to claim! —Carol Marie Davis [36] The Mirror the football, player’s head Have you ever wondered just how a person’s skull looks and functions underneath? Well—let's take a fooball player’s head apart and find out. The outer covering of the said patient’s cranium is covered by a mat-like material better known as the scalp or hair. I his usually resembles a porcupine in looks, due to the fact that it has been cut cxcecd'ngly short by some nearsighted, twenty-cent barber. Upon lifting this covering we find a shell-like piece of white bone about an inch thick with many nicks and dents, probably caused by some hard running cleats or a well guided knee. Drilling under, we come across a small mass of gray jelly-like material scientifically called cerebellum, which is better known as the brain. Examination of this matter reveals the close way in which the brain coordinates with all the muscles of the body, especially the arms and legs. There is not a great deal of brilliance to be found here hut that which is seems sufficient. After all a football player is only expected to pass. —Doonie Walker A BALLAD OF WOE I adnvrcd him on the gridiron, At tennis and at track, At basketball he beat them all. And homeruns ne’er did lack. 1 watched hint from a distance, Our meeting was not fate— A long, long time 1 dreamed and schemed Till last night we had a date. It was a dance he took me to, I thought it was THE night, And how my heart did flutter At his handsome six-feet height! But for sports heroes on the dance floor! Well, here's my sad conclusion: They still pract'ce outdoor tactics That really cause confusion. He ran interference for me Down the middle of the floor. Couples fell to left and right Like grass before a big lawn mower. And to keep time with the music When it got a little hotter, He swung his left arm up and down Like hr was pumping water. And nature was so generous In giving him foundation. He stomped my feet and others near Without any hesitation. Oh, somebody answer this question It's one of those mystery things— Is an outdoor man worth the risk That dancing with him brings? [37] —Bobbie Nichols The Mirror SENIOR HOROSCOPE Ye stars! which arc the poetry of heaven! If in your bright leaves we would read the fate Of men and empires—’tis to be forgiven That in our aspiration to be great, Our destinies o’erleap their mortal state, And claim a kindred with you; for ye arc A beauty and a mystery, and create In us such love and reverence from afar That fortune, fame, power, life, have named themselves a star. —Byron What do the stars predict for you Phillips Seniors of 1940? Will you be able to achieve your ambition ? List to the predictions of astrologers Smith and Curran as they read, in the bright—and not so bright—leaves of the stars, your fates. To do this we must study your date of birth in connection with the signs of the Zodiac. The Zodiac is an imaginary belt within which the apparent motions of the sun, moon and principal planets arc confined. The Zodiac is divided into twelve equal part or signs marked by corresponding constellations. In each of the twelve divisions, there arc thirty days. We will start at the first sign and continue for the entire year. The first sign of the Zodiac is Aries, the Ram. This period extends from March 21 through April 19. For those born under Aries, the following is predicted: Good business, a handsome present, travel, romance, uplift in some important part of your lives. Get as much done as you can before the middle of December 1940. Senior Phillipians in this group are: O. G. Garrett, Henry Haiglcr, Helen Wagner, James Foglcman, Milton Hall, Luther Harrison. William Bishop. Feagin Burns. Jack McClain. Anna Louise Brown, Ruth Duddy. Ann Dunn, Anna Claire McClain, Ruth Wilkins, Martha Watkins, Dot Foreman. Ed Harris. Lloyd Cox. I.rCt us sec if the ambition of O. G. Garrett, for example, is in harmony with what his star predicts. O. G.’s ambition is to fly for I'ncle Sam. And from the looks of things he will do it with little trouble. However, to take full advantage of that uplift in some important part of his life he must make the most of every opportunity. Under the second sign, Taurus, the Bull. April 22 through May 22. we find that tho e of this period will have a great deal of power and power can always be turned in the right direction. Concentrate on good influence working for you and thus negate forces which are against your good (for you have both). Seniors that will wave the red flag for Taurus arc: Clyde Holmes. Bill Evans, Mary Louise Sandlin, Rose Goldberg, Thomas Stewart, Alvin Blackmon. Vic Bubbett, Lloyd Guice, Don Pate, Carl PuUuni, Laurence Church, Brentson Creel. Bob McClure, Ann Holmes, Edith Jackson, Maxine Miller, Virginia Thompson, and Rea Hunt. It m'ght interest those who seek the stage and screen to know that Mary Astor was born under this sign. Apparently Miss Ann Holmes, of that group, will have every opportunity “to live in deeds, not years. She will have some grand opportunities for some great deeds. Expect both good and bad influences. Miss Holmes, for you will have both. On May 23rd we enter the next sign. Gemini, the Twins. For many Seniors under this sign. 1940 will not be nearly so interesting as 1941. We predict that in 1944-45 many women, of this period, will separate themselves from one domestic alii [38] T me Mirror since and enter another. Many men will leave one business or profession and take up another. Most of these new positions will prove successful. The “Lucky Star” Seniors in this group are: Pauline McGinnis, Wita Jones, Dorothy Louise Crump. Claude Shill. Thomas Stewart. Herbert Hanson, James Countryman, Charles Crow, Constance Adcock. Mary Elizabeth Ard, Cornelia Banks, Geneva D'Amico, Charlotte Doughty, Ernestine Felts, Rosa Lucile Jenkins, Winifred Lee Looney. Florence McQueen. Nelrose Paul, Annie Saroff. Elizabeth Thompson. Felix McCauley. Two famous children of Gemini are the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Birthdays from June 23rd to July 23rd are in the sign of Cancer, the Crab. There arc many constructive and favorable aspects in 1940-41 and from July 1942 to July 1943. Seniors under the sign of Cancer should be careful of the years between 1943 and 1947. Here’s luck to: Virginia Lee Wildsmith. Everett Harwell, Ed Palmer, Walter Slaughter. Vic Bubbett, Horace Peterson, Dudley Deaton, Thomas Louis de Jarnette, James Holt. George Harper, Brceman Ainsworth. Harold Cooley, Walter McClure. Charles McEwen, Juanita Beasley, Evangeline Constantine, Annie Frances Davis, Pege Davis, Susan Heaslett. Virginia McGaha, Bobbie Nichols, Doris Ratliff, Nanc Scott, and Mary Sue 'Feel. Leo, the Lion, rules those born between July 24th and August 23rd. For the next two years, expect great changes—changes which will in many cases (not all) create a completely different set up. New homes, new associations, new interests, and new locations are predicted. The tendency will be to act too hastily, not always with a favorable result. By 1943 many Leos will be looking back on 1940 and 1941, wondering what po.-ses.ed them. The “Lions’ of the Phillips Senors are: Charles Arbuckle, Edward Duran. OU'c Prickett, Amos Postell, Horace Sams, 'Pom Shirley. Frank Eiland, Jack Wain-wright. Rebecca Grass. Walton Joiner, Billy Kennedy, 'Pom Mayes, Lea de Vaux Akans, Wilma Beatrice Brakefield, Dot Freeman, Dot Foreman. Charlotte Meacham, Juanita Milam, and Frances Evelyn Roebuck. It is interesting to note that movie and rad’o star, Rudy Vallee is a “lion. Lea Akans will probably be one, too, when her ambition “to be the most famous artist of my day,” comes true. Wouldn’t those new locations and associations offer good subjects for your work, Miss Akans? According to the reports from the celestial bodies, the people under the sign of Virgo, the Virgin, born between August 24th and Sept. 23rd, have been having quite a fling. Most likely all will go as before until at least 1943, thus providing many Seniors with really excellent opportunities to succeed. Make the most of all opportunities during the next few years. One word of warning! I ake care of your health in 19481 These Seniors in this group are: Anne Jagoc, Robert Helms, J. I . oung, John Harris, Jimmy Bushnell, Romar McCamy, Maria Fraschia, Ruth Moslcv, Thcttes Walters, Henry Murff. William Stith. Karl Platowskv, James Guin, Ben D. Smith, James William Austin, Grady Burch, Vermellc Atkinson, Audrey Dickinson, Cornelia Knox, Marguerite Pratt, Patricia Prigmorc, Helen Prude, Mary Helen Sartain, Glenicc Wilson, and J. W. Austin, from this group hopes “to be an aeronautical engineer.” That’s fine, James, only be careful to select only those opportunities that will do you the most good. Many Libra (the Balance) Seniors (September 24 to October 22) have not had a very fortunate set of conditions recently. But in 1945 (not before, so don’t hurry things,) there will be a splendid uplift. You will forge into public recognition, form happy marriages, make money, contribute to the art, long before 1952 has rolled around. Success is certain to come whether it has before or not. It has to Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt, whose Libra birthday is October 11. [39] The Mirror The unfortunates of the past and fortunates of the future are: Ann Reynolds, Jean Mitchell. Wright Jackson. Luke Wesson, Threkeld lglehcart. Charles Phillips. Clarence Slaughter. Clyde Gragg, Jack Hans, Doonie Walker, Corahelle Stanbery, Eleanor Nelms. Charles Addcrhold, Tom Lews, Jimmy McCrorv, Katherine Bridge-water, Carol Marie Davis, Elizabeth Ann Dulmadge, Nellie Friel. Myra Koenig, Irvine Kowitz, Willie Ann Manning, Ann Rowley, and Mary Russell. The Scorpio’s (the Scorpion) birthdays arc between October 23rd and November 22nd. The years 1940-41 may not be easy for you. Some of you must deal with “strangely chaotic circumstances, in personal or professional life, or both. By 1944-45, however, things will begin to brighten. By 1958, many of the Scorpio Seniors will come into much prominence and good fortune. M iss Wanda Beard is under the sign of Seorp o. Her hopes is “always to be busy and have never a dull moment. There is an excellent chance that her entire ambition will come true. After dealing with those unusual circumstances, she will have no trouble climbing the ladder of success. Other “Scorpions” arc: Allen McGuire, Charles Hill, Eugene Henderson, Alfred Lee Hathcock, Ed Orr, Albert Turner, Marjorie Dorman. Jack Crump, Robert Hargreaves, Paul Hewes, Charles Beavers, A rl iss Jar ret t. Gordon Lewis, Charles Edward Mcshad, Camilla Anthony, Maizie Gandy, Sue Haigler, Margaret Harris, Rcba King, Allen McGuire, Ethel Presto. Olivia Turlington, and William Carl Voigt. Sagittarians (the Archer) are those born between November 23rd and December 21st. T here may be some slowing down and earlier promises may not come immediately to fulfillment. Too many different aspects apply to permit a statement for all Sagittarians since the future depends so much on the individual. In a very general way, we may say that many Sagittarians may expect changes and confusions for the next three years. These are the “Archers of the 1940 class: La Neil Lamb. Prentice Knapp, Sara Hollingsworth, Donald Anderson, Roy Johnson, Mak Peake, Knox Hagood. George Campbell, Caroline Boozer. Lunette Jones. Johnnie Holladay, Hazel Irwin. Elizabeth McKnight, Maria Ross, Frances Taylor, Mildred Wolch, Marion Curran and Bert Smith. Capricorn (the Goat) is the next sign, ruling those born between December 22nd nnd January 21st. On the whole Seniors of this period have very constructive underlying forces during 1940-41 and should make good headway, though they might have to fight for what they believe in. (Usually a Capricornian loves a good fight!) 1942 will continue well for many, but slowly through 1943-44 losses or setbacks will gradually appear. We know that these are brave and versatile people and that their very setbacks may be used to put them in a stronger position as the tide turns in their favor later. We find that Miss Bcttye Williams, of this sign, hopes “to attain success in one of two chosen ambition?—journalism and secretarial work.” Those setbacks in store for Miss Williams will probably come soon after graduating from Phillips, but like all good Capricornians, she too loves a good fight and will make the most of everything, Others under the sign of Capricorn, the Goat, arc: Lawrence Gurley,, Robert Gould, James McComsev, Bob Whitman. William Lewis. Ernest William Miller, Ima Jean Davis. Mary Hammond, Elizabeth Harsh. Margaret Harvey. Bess Malone. Grace Nummy, Sara Belle Nations. Frances Spain. Martha Stoesha. Margaret Kilgore, Alma Nance, David Underwood, Jim Strange, and Frances Keadle. Aquarians arc those born between January 22nd and Februan 19th under the sign of the “Water-Bearer, a leading Acquarian being Franklin D. Roosevelt, born January 30th. Many are in an experimental time in their lives and for 1940 we would say to most Aquarians: Be Careful! Whatever uncertainties may appear, things will [40J T h F. Mirror be in better shape beginning in 1942 and Aquarians will do well to build now toward that year. Senior “Water-Bearers” arc: Harold Howell, Katherine McWhorter, Charles Loyd, Sue Self, Annie Margaret Cowden, Mary Lee Stone. Charles Dawson, Herman Fisch, Ed Payne. Harvey Ragland, John Alvin Smith, Teddy Tsimpides, Hal Marsh, Josephine Elizabeth Biviano, Evelyn Boyer, Theresa Ccrniglia, Mabel Clare Chambers, Claudia Cunningham, Vcrlicc Hawkins, Katherine Hopper, Jesse Durance Kiser, Agnes Moss, Marguerite O’Brien, and Jean Rountree. Miss Halbrooks had better “be at the dock when her ship comes in” because if the stars follow their given path—and they will!—her ship will dock earlier than she may expect. She should be extremely careful to dodge as many of those uncertainties as is possible, however. The last sign of the Zodiac is Pisces, the Fish, (February 20th to March 20th). In 1940, Pisces folks will be pulled in two directions. Naturally many Pisceans will do very well; but for the next seven years, both good and bad aspects prevail simultaneously, so we say for the Pisceans that they should be ready for anything. We arc sure proper alertness will be shown by the following who were born under this last ign: Charles Slauson, Leroy Chambers, Mary Florence Baughn, Alice Blair, Irene Jebeles. Katherine Louise McMurray, Martha Morris, Dora Earle Williams, Jeanne Suber. and Norman Lee Southerland. You note that we have tried to be optimistic, though we warn you—some of the stars arc dark, very dark, and some of you had better watch for disaster resulting from over-eating, falling out of bed, chewing pencils, and jangling keys. But on the whole the stars seem to promise us “fortune, fame, and power in our future lives. —Bert Smith, Marion Curran THE 1 MAG 1ST To be a poet now, it seems, one need not be spectacular; He simply handles subjects in the everyday vernacular. He needn’t lie awake all night to glean a lofty notion; He merely ha to glorify an oyster in the ocean. Regarding rules of meter, and accuracy of rhythm, He learns them, then he spurns them, and doesn’t bother with 'em. He uses only simple words which must be imagistic. And with them makes a ton of coal appear to be artistic. If hunger overtakes him. or his mind sinks in a bog. He just abbreviates the poem, like Sandburg did “The Fog. He has to offer some excuse for lack of cffervescense, So merely shakes his head and says, Conciseness is the essence. The modern poet seems to feel his meaning should be hidden; Poetic license is his steed, which may be freely ridden. To soothe his conscience for poor verse, to Shakespeare he may go, “There’s nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. —William Stump [41] The Mirror CORRECT BEHAVIOR FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Some months ago I made a few remarks on correct behaviour at a forma! hay-ride in the country. Since that time I have been bescigcd by hundreds of letters from boys and gals asking me about the correct behaviour at a commencement exercise. Personally. I ain't never took that kind of exercise, but I will be willing to give a few wise words of advice to my fellow income exemptions of the class of 1940. Now in regard to a couple of rules that govern boys and gals. To state the matter briefly on acct. of the lateness of the hr. 1 would have the committee change the following rules: 1. The rule which compels a perfect gentleman to introduce their classmates to other classmates when you don’t know neither one’s name. This is particularly embarrassing in the tardy hall of vc old high school. I generally laughs it off and say something to the effect that you 2 boys know each other, and they generally tells one another their names, which also gives me a clue as to their idenity. 2. What to do and say when inneduced on the stage to somebody like Dr. Glenn. In my younger daze I was puzzled as whether to try and grab his hand right off and give it a hearty shake or to let him make the first move. One time I made a grab for his paw anti missed. I suppose he thought 1 was just trying to show him my callouses. At another time Dr. Glenn made the first move, but he had just done it as a gesture, so I missed again. From then on 1 just made like 1 was tightening my belt or hunting for a tooth pick. Well, I and Dr. Glenn has not finished our etiquette book, and so I will close with a little quotation that certainly has helped me in this, my fifth year in high school. “If at first you don't succeed . . . others will. If this resembles anyone else's writings, it was did with the best of intentions and with a good purpose in mind. —James McDaniel THE COST OF BEING A SENIOR Really, all you lose by being a Sr. in high school is your self-respect and a young fortune. Ever since the depression of 1860. 1 ain’t had a young fortune, so being a Sr. don’t cost me nothing. Along about the middle of spring I was informed that 1 would have to say farewell to about SS.00 which was to be spent for a class ring which 9 times out of 10 some Freshman or Sophmorc curies would be wearing within 3 months time. One time I give a gal a ring by Bell Telephone Co. and it didn’t cost me but 5c. Aside from renting a cap and gown and furnishing I with a complete overhauling along the lines of clothes. I found that I would have to pay about 2 bits apiece for graduation invitations. This near bout made me yeild up the ghost, but I hit upon a plan. I and Roosevelt don't usually tell my secrets, but for the benefit of all Srs. 1 suggest the following invitations be sent out. Your Presents Arc Required At The Graduation Exercises of John Herbert Phillips High School Most of your friends would catch on and they would be too polite to mention that they caught on to the real meaning of the thing. Therefore, they help defray the expense of being a Sr. I would like to advise those who have relatives in California or Alaska to send the invitations around six weeks ahead of graduation time. —James M. McDaniel [42] The Mirror MOW TO GET A JOB Most every red-blooded boy when be graduates from high school is informed by his parents that he has also graduated from the ranks of a dependent. In short, he must secure tor himself a job. The excures which were in order have been over-ruled. The boy pounds the pavement, is interviewed by dozens, without success. But I have a sure-fire plan. It is guaranteed to work, because by the time the employer lias gotten through asking you his typical questions, he still doesn’t know enough about you to tell whether you have a truant disposition or not. All great men are vague, and if you follow my method you. too, will be vague. The prospective employer will think that maybe he is getting a genius and hire you on the spot. The following are typical questions. The answers are my own. Notice how vague they are: Q. What is your age? A. I don’t remember. Q. What is your height and weight? A. Height 4’ 11” Weight, 210. Q. Do you live with your parents? A. Occasionally. Q. Number of dependents? A. Take a number from 1 to 10. Q. Nationality? A. My mother says I’m Scotch, but my father insists I’m German. Q. What, if any, physical defects do you have? A. As a child, tuberculosis, leprosy, and fallen arches; as a man, half deaf, dandruff, and palsy. Q. For what position are you applying? A. The easiest one I can get. Q. What salary do you expect? A. (Hint to prospective employee: this is your big moment. Make the most of it. Don’t fool with trifling sums. Make the employer realize that he is dealing with a business man. Therefore say—) $10,000 up. Q. If employed, how soon could you begin work? A. Next July, if employed. Q. Arc you employed at present ? A. I’ll have to see my lawyer. Q. I f so, why do you wish to make a change ? A. Who doesn’t like to make a little change on the side? Q. Are you acquainted with any of our present employees? A. Only those who graduated from Sing Sing and Kilby in 1904. Q. What grades did you get in high school ? A. I didn’t ask. Q. In what school activities did you engage? A. Checked roll in tardy hall even day. Q. What school offices did you hold? A. Second assistant pencil sharpener to the secretary. With this as a outline I am sure that any bright graduate will be sure to land a job after about the first year or so. [43] —James M. McDaniel The Mirror SEVENTH PERIOD At the seventh period You became alive. Counting every minute Up until three-five. —Wita Jones END OF A PERIOD She was coming down the line Oh—what would you do? Just hope for the bell to ring Before she called on you. —Wita Jones IN THE MORNING You hurry down the side walk. Rush to the third floor, And the late bell always rings As you reach the door. —Wita Jones IN THE AFTERNOON Coming out of school each day What is that you see? It is not a German raid— Just the R. O. T. C. —Wita Jones SURGERY Grabbing up a sharpened tool Your mind still in a fog, Cutting—hacking him to bits, It’s good he’s just a frog. —Wita Jones LOCKERS You searched through a bottom locker Hoping with each look That you’d find that battered volume. Your mathematics book. —Wita Jones A STRANGE DAY You hurried down the hall to class And saw in just a glance Boys passing in tuxedos— Were you at a dance? —Wita Tones TEMPTATION How you wanted to eat down town; l‘o leave would break a rule So you put down that temptation And ate that day at school. [44] —Wita Jones T H E M I R R O R IN THE BASEMENT Hnir that’s wet ami shirts all flying Rush through halls so dim, What is this parade of faces? Just the boys from gym. —Wita Jones CLASSROOM CLOCK And who’ll forget this ornament? A friend to all. its minutes fell Enabling some poor souls to cry In pure relief “Saved by the bell!’’ —Bettyc Williams FAVORITE HAUNTS All these arc near and dear to us And as we go away, The haunting memory of them all Will ever with us stay. —Bettye Williams [45] The Mirror T he Mirror A DAY AT PHILLIPS Bright and rarlv they arrive on the front steps and unwillingly at the last minute enter those portals of higher learning. In first period class—and we find one ambitious “stude with upraised hand. Then down into the basement for the second period class in the shops. Third period finds a group gazing at the bulletin board. Fourth period: Oh—happy day—lunch time—menu, cashiers and customers, smiltng prettily at the cameraman. And see those Phillipians playing outside the door until the bell calls them back to class. Fifth period: Type—and Vs not the “hunt and peck” method, cither— Sixth period: History class—and have you noticed the engrossed expressions? Seventh and the last period finds two Phillipians, books in hand, but discussing something very important in study hall. After school—happy thoughts—popsicles and search for rides home. And very last of all those “athletic men gather in East Park to practice until night fall. And so ends a perfect day—a school day. [47] T m e Mirror SENIOR PERSONALITIES Jean Mitchell, “Citizenship Girl,” putting on that “last touch.” Clyde Gragg, surrounded by Jimmy Countryman and Roy Johnson. Wita Jones, the “poetic soul.” Juanita Milam beats us all at this. Harper and the gang “swing it.” Jim Strange warms up. Mary Alice Gochenour and Carol Marie Davis take time out from Mirror activities to pose for the cameraman. Sweet seniors, Miller and Atkinson, stepping out. “The Great Harwell. Lea Akans shows why she’s class artist. It's that “lounging period” after lunch when Slaughter, Davenport, Harris, Blackmon, Duddv, and McCullough take it easy. The cast of the Senior Play rests between rehearsals. [481 'I' he Mirror The Mirror T he Mirror Vivian Bcdingfield looking happy about winning second place in the district essay contest sponsored by the Civitan Club. Members of the Cabinet hear President Harper harping.” Mr. Stough comes smilin’ through” per usual. Officers of the Student Council take time out from problems of state to grin a while. Vice president Billy Johnson smiles for the “birdie”. Familiar faces in the lunchroom. Mirror Editors Harper, Banks, Howell, and Conner working away on “ye old school paper.” Leaders of the Ushers looking ready for more work. The soldier boys en masse between drills. The R. O. T. C. officers take it easy a while as they rest their eyes on the pretty sponsors. [51] T he Mirror CLUBLICITY irgin a McGalia and Mnizie Gandy smiling through for the Astraea. No. there has been no funeral—these Yana?) officers ju t take their work seriously. Left to right: Walton Joiner. Larry Haumhauer. Jimmy Countryman. Howard Ree?c. Rosemary Havens, Pauline McGinnis, and Audrey Sims keep that upward look for the future of the Aglaia. The Thalia ought to keep on going great guns with representatives that look like this —-Dor.othy Jones. Marion Curran and Margarete Douglas. Jim McCrory and Laurence Church, the Hilliard bosses, exhibit typical Phillipian expressions. Three pensive Pierians, Dorothy Pursley. Nancy Scott, and Frances Spain, seem downcast over the future of graduating seniors. Dave Abramson and Jack Almack. two Choristers, leave off singing a minute to pose. Three charming smiles from Marjorie Dorman, Evangeline Constantine, and Fav Long, makes a bright spot on the page and happy meetings in the Mnemosynean. .j 'y r .u: tiu - : J si . br-.'.i The Promethean ought to go far with such good representation by Clyde Gragg. Susan Menslett, Dorothv Foreman and Charlotte Meaeham. • — • ry . ... . .... Even though Herbert Hanson, Lloyd Guice, and Donald Anderson stand up to the job of guiding the Owen pretty well, they sit down to think something overt Mary Alice Gochcnour. Jean Duvall, and Hetty Jane Tanquarv pose for the Yestalia —a good showing, we’d say! [52] The Mirror V „ . [531 T he Mirror [54] T he Mirror THINGS IN GENERAL Winter brings cold weather, heavy wraps, snow and a week vacation. Four Phillipians and a pile of snow make a pretty mess. Dick Brown gets in a little practice on the ball diamond before admiring g:rl friends swarm into the park. The girls ensemble looks pleasant at the thought of helping bring the cup home to Phillips from the State Muse Festival. Campaign posters like these keep things in an uproar during election time. Ann Reynolds and Mak Peake practice tip for the Senior Play. Elizabeth Ann Dulmadge, Mary Elizabeth Ard, and Marion Curran look over a copy of “June Mad. . Junior Red Cross members “pretty up the school with flowers, and incidentally aid their financial condition. The Tennis Team rests on its laurels. Baseballs and baseball boys filled East Park this spring. Here arc three hard-working aspriants to the team. [55] I We invite you to visit our ► popular THRIFT SHOP on ithe third floor, featuring genuine Porter quality at min-[ imum cost. PORTER CLOTHING CO. Inc. I Twentieth at Third t....................... i See Mr. R. L. Barnes ; S For all of your shoe repair i i work —AI o repairs on all football and j I Sporting Good Equipment. Mr. Barnes | • was Foreman for the Football Equip ; • ment repair service at Toledo, Ohio ; • for two year and is now Manager at J J Silver’s Shoe Repair Department. Silvers 5-10 Store 1908 North Second Avenue News ulleciru I.nrgest and most beuutifu! selection of Graduation Books, cards and gifts in the city can be found ut Eleanor’s Qift Shop 315 North 20th Street Birmingham, Ala. [56] Alabama THE NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE DEEP SOUTH to keep informed of events and trends in Alabama • In clear, candid, concise, news bchind-thc-ncws Style. ALABAMA tells you each week what is happening in Alabama, why it is happening, what it portends for the future of the state. Significant national developments are interpreted in terms of their meaning to the people of Alabama. ALABAMA The News Magazine of the Deep South Pheonix Bldg. Birmingham at GRANTS- The Girls, Boys and the Management, join in wishing Phillips a Happy and Successful year 1940. W T. GRANT CO. JUNIOR DEPARTMENT STORE 1910 Second Av . No. Compliments of CITY PAPER COMPANY Home of School Supplies and Specialties Eat Dad’s Oatmeal Cookies They are Healthy A new fine flavor Donovan s Red Diamond Coffee Hamilton and Robinson Distributors Nucoa Best Foods Mayonnaise and Relish spread [57] Wood-Fruitticher GROCERY COMPANY Wholesale Grocers 2321 North 1st Avenue Dial 3-3111 Compliments |of A Friend of Phillips High School Ask for STULLS Highland Ice Cream at the Cafeteria Its the talk of the town r-- ■— Norton Produce Company Wholesale Produce Exchange Building Birmingham, Alabama It has to be GOOD If we hope to continue to merit your good will and patronage, we know that we must supply you with quality groceries that never disappoint thats why we recommend and sell Well-Known Brands Wilson-Brown Company tss [58] “A B C” “ALABAMA’S BEST COKE Foundry, Furnace, Water, Gas and Domestic Coke Steam, Bunker, Domestic and Smithing Coal Produced by ALABAMA BY-PRODUCTS CORP. Birmingham, Alu. ABC DOMESTIC COKE Distributed tc Consumers in Greater Birmingham by Smokeless Fuel Company Stationers for your Senior Class Grauduation Invitations Calling Cards Business Stationery Wedding Invitations BIRMINGHAM Engraving Co., Inc. 210- Fifth Avenue, North Acrosi from Rcdmont Hot«l £59] BETTER INK FOR BETTER WRITING MADE IN BIRMINGHAM ASK YOUR DEALER


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