Phillips High School - Mirror Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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The MIRROR 27 The “New World A’Comin By NAN DAVIS The curly wisps are thinning, the smoky clouds are disappearing, and now I see in the crystal ball deep into the future of promising graduates of the Class ’45. What’s this I see!?! Oh, no. please no. not this, not this, not This. Above All not this—it can’t be. it can’t be—but it is. “The Curtain Rises on that Divine Comedy, or what have you. presenting those world famous comedians. Billy Johnson and Beverly Cunningham. Egad! I’ve only started this prophecy and look what happened. Other stars of stage and screen are: Fannye Billy Burke Grammas, Betty “Joan Davis” Underwood. Romeo” nuff scd Flurry. Joyce Sasu Pitts Sasse-man, and Elizabeth Tizzie Lish” Hinds. Second Lana Turners and Hedy Lamarrs for “They Also Had Glamour are Kitty Austin. Dee Dee Butler, Doris Duke. Tillie Fulgham and Sister Lovell. Listeners of the radio will be shocked or wild probably wild, if you know what I mean—to hear that Reginald “Jimmy Durante Grimes has for his guest tonight George Abbot Drysdale and Clyde Costello Dowdle. Having switched stations, all swoon to the tune of Richard Sinatra Causey. Another program offers Enchanting Melodies presenting those two rhythmic swingsters, Betty Manly and Jean Moore. Immediately following this broadcast is commentator Jack Staples with his up-to-the-minute war news. What’s that he said? Gen. Eisenhower's place has been taken over by Gen. Arthur Woody. Ah-h-h, Some of My Best Friends Are Soldiers. Gen. Woody’s staff consists of Lt. Gen. Dick True. Lt. Gen. Frank Calma, Lt. Gen. Charles Kerr, Lt. Gen. George Stathakas, and Buck Private Umbriago now how’d he get in there!? In the field of Politics we have Johnny Holmes, Jimmy Holloway, and Bruce Jones. They Also Ran but ’Long live Roosevelt' Luther Smith, who thinks that it’s “High Time there was a change, is campaigning with a defiant, Try and Stop Me. In the field of Science and Invention we find Thurman Robertson and Gary Head tiring of searching for a 6(X) octane gas that will send their Model T’s Gone With The Wind. They believe that “Time Must Have a Stop and are now searching for the ’Stop.’ Crowned with Laurel and Straw for their poetic and political views are Bert Gurley and Joe Hallmark, respectively. Back on the homefront and in the kitchen comparing a housewife’s work to the “Life In a Putty Knife Factory are Marjorie Sue Barclift, Blanche Brandes, Doris Cook, Doris De Roncey, and Margaret Wildsmith. Busily cooking up Chicken Every Sunday are Charlotte Ragland Jones and the Lieutenant’s Lady,” Polly Gillespie. Present at the Woman's Gossipy Glee Club” are Mary Helen Sparks. Helen Moss, Harriette Kinnebrcw, Doris Hodges, and Mildred Atkinson. Chauffeuring them home is none other than that “Drivin’ Woman. Julia Gay Walker, careening crazily down the street. Trudging in after a hard day at the office are Charlsie Ann Barton. Marjorie Lee Booker. Annie Jo Conner. Claudine Davis. Billie McBee, Roberta Martin, and Miriam Meyer. Strolling in after a hard day at the Elks Club about 3:00 A. M. by The Skin of Our Teeth are Ralph Blue, Laurence Brownlee, Richard Dominick, and Bob Dreher. Before George Bouloukas and Aristides Harduvel depart for a day of golf, they ring up Bill “Mr. Horton Letson to see if he predicts any Crazy Weather.” 'Hie curly wisps thicken, the smoky clouds gather, and that’s all for now. That’ll be ten dollars please, aw PLEASE. Any mentioned titles in this prophecy are poorly coincidental and no reflection on my mental condition.

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The MIRROR 26 “Jimmy Makes The Varsity1' By RICHARD CAUSEY CHARACTERS: Bruce Jones- three letter man Charles Flurry—two letter man Richard Causey two letter man Johnny Holmes—one letter man Richard Dominick two letter man Jack Mayhall one letter man Billy Pogue one letter man PLACE: Phillips High School TIME: Spring and Fall of 1944 CHAPTER I Our story opens in the gym on a cold January day where Coach Tucker was running a few boys around the floor several times to find out who was and who wasn’t in condition. This could denote nothing else but basketball practice. Among the crowd cf hard working basketeers were three of our proud seniors. Bruce Jones. Richard Causey and Richard Dominick. At the start of the season, there wasn’t much to be expected of these three boys, but as time rolled by and the season progressed, they proved to be of much value to our team. Bruce played at center and though he had never before participated in this sport to any extent, he turned out to be one of the finest of the pivot men in the city. The two Richards were guards and played regularly throughout the season. All three of these boys lettered in this field of sport. CHAPTER II Immediately after the basketball season was completed, one of our talented seniors donned his uniform and reported to Coach Walker out on the East Park diamond for baseball practice. By name he is Richard Dominick. He was our stellar first baseman and one of the best hitters on the team. His outstanding feats, however, were in his fielding ability. CHAPTER III Bruce Jones took to the track after the basketball season and aided in Coach Tucker’s crack cinder team. Bruce tried a little of everything in the field events, but he was most outstanding in the shot put. where he racked up several points for the Raiders. Another of our track stars was Charles Flurry. He also worked out in most of the events, but was most effective in the dashes. CHAPTER IV From the basketball court to the tennis court was Richard Causey’s objective in spring sports. He was Mr. Fullington’s No. 1 singles player for his second year. In the Alabama State Tennis Meet he was runner-up to the singles championship. During regular season play he lost only one match. Billy Pogue was also a racqueteer. He played on one of the doubles teams and was a great boost to the team throughout the season. CHAPTER V Our story comes to a conclusion on the gridiron during the fall season. Among the heavily padded contestants for the football team were Bruce Jones. Johnny Holmes and Charles Flurry, a trio of January seniors. All three of these boys were potential players during the season’s play, although two of them sustained injuries through half of the games. Bruce Jones, quarterback, was chosen by the city coach in the All-City backfield. Although he had an injured elbow during the middle part of the season, he gained recognition through his blocking and his backing up of the line on defense. Charles Flurry was an outstanding halfback on the team this year. He was high score man for Phillips, scoring five touchdowns for a total of 30 points through season play. Johnny Holmes, unable to play the latter part of the season due to a couple of broken fingers, was one of the Raider guards. Although a little man. he was one of the best of Phillips’ offensive guards. Another boy who should be mentioned here is Jack Mayhall. Jack lettered on the team last year at halfback. Had he been able to play this year, he would no doubt have been an outstanding player with a good chance of making a berth on the All-City team. Good luck to our graduating athletes.

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The MIRROR 28 In This Our Life By JULIA GAY WALKER Lot's have a RENDEZVOUS WITH THE PAST and recall some of the incidents and people we shall never forget. 1 remember: Polly anna Gillespie diligently searching each line of 700 pages for one quotation recommended for her graduation speech. THE NAVY missed getting a letter from her that day. I bet. Mary Alice Perry. Susan Adams, and Ann Smith as the LITTLE WOMEN in Senor Gochenour’s class who were ABOVE SUSPICION. Billy Joohnson’s and Beverly Cunningham's .rendition of Friendship.” Was that THE CALL OF THE WILD? Just teasing for I, too. have written a sequel to LIVE ALONE AND LIKE IT. Nan Davis! Nan Davis’ poetry!! Nan Davis giggle!! Nan Davis!!!! To prove that IT CAN BE DONE. Doris Duke and Jean Moore writing a song to their future mascot A PRACTICAL PIG. Richard Causey repeatedly asking Melvin Tharpe when the jackets would come and still his HOPE (was) DEFERRED. Bob Dreher and Phil Neal (WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE) making their ATTACK for positive electricity. Jimmy Holloway able to teach you HOW TO WORRY SUCCESSFULLY. (I’LL NEVER BE YOUNG AGAIN after listening to his report on HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE). OUR HEARTS WERE YOUNG AND GAY watching Marie Butler lead our band. Charlsie Ann Barton. Marjorie Sue Barclift, Blanche Brandes and Nancy Dav never being WALLFLOWERS. The rumor that Charlotte Ragland and Josephine Troulias have ONE FOOT IN HEAVEN already just thinking about their futures. How could we forget (Send all entries to S. R. 231) Gary Head's and Thurman Robertson’s vehicles that seem to come OUT OF THE NIGHT? Or Alfred Frazer as Grandfather? BRING THEM BACK ALIVE Ivey's love and devotion for the animals of THE UNDERWORLD. Yes. Yes. I know. Snakes aren't slimy. Charles Flurry writing THE STORY OF HIS LIFE'S ADVENTURE or SEA WOLF. Mildred Atkinson. Annie Louise Grammer and Joyce Sassaman discussing HOW TO COOK A WOLF during a Home Ec. class, while Carolyn Allen, Pauline Troulias and Doris DcRoncey prepare a lunch AS YOU LIKE IT. During the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Ralph Blue, Richard Dominick. Bert Gurley. Timmy Lagrone and Bill Lctson forming an interesting STAG LINE. PARADISE (Is) LOST for Virginia Ann Holcombe now that Lynn is in Florida. With DESIGNS FOR LIVING Margaret Wildsmith and Elizabeth Hinds consulting Ouija Boards. Remember Doris Hebard's all A's? That’s a case of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. In this VALLEY OF DECISION. Jack Mayhall having a time with his girls’ names that begin with the letter J. Helen Moss following the LONESOME (ahem) TRAIL since Clyde is in Georgia. AS LONG AS I LIVE I'll never forget the voice of Betty Underwood. Betty Manly, Lambori Constantine and Frank Lokey. Bruce Jone’s DARK CONQUEST of so many HEART THROBS. Is it due to his EXPRESSIVE ENGLISH. FLOWING GOLD, or UNDERSTANDING HEART? The recollection that will stay with me as long as I inhabit this GOOD EARTH is one of Reginald Grimes recounting his experience with the F. B. I. Who knows, maybe he will write a second 20,000 YEARS AT SING SING. The Seniors are now living on BORROWED TIME at Phillips AND SO GOOD-BYE.