Phillips High School - Mirror Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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THE WORLD OF THE FUTURE The other day on my way back from Mars in the Trans-Universe Space Lines new air ship, I began playing with the latest addition to the world of science, the Televisoscope, which enables you to watch anyone or anything you wish by simply manipulating a few dials. Turning the dials I saw brief glimpses of the members of the class of January ’48. Caught a glimpse of Professor John William Cook. Dean of Yale, going to the polls to vote for Stanford Davidson as next president of the United States. Rose Bearden. Betty Fix, and Bet lye Frock have just completed their courses at Auburn and have already obtained their M.R.S. degrees. Tuning in on a passing space ship I saw Allan Worthington and Robert Butsch, End and Fullback of the Sky Rockets Professional football team, on the way to play the Mars’ great team of gridders. Walter Lowery, world’s greatest veterinarian, has recently been awarded the Silver State Medal for saving General Bob Kimsey’s famous white horse from certain death. Charley Maze, brilliant attorney, has just, been elected to the State Legislature. The world renowned dietician, Betty Stubbs, has figured out a diet for chickens that make them lay hard boiled eggs. Dr. Billy Hull has signed a contract with Betty which gives him exclusive medical rights to everyone who eats the eggs. Jim Rooks has just become manager of the Rialto Theater. Incidently, the picture showing there this week stars the celebrated operatic soprano in “Jigalo , one of the many famous operas written by another famous Phillipian, Barbara McClain.

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EXCESS BAGGAGE Bcttie Dudley leaves her ability to make everyone love her to Jo Ann Wasley; Marion “Mac McCoy donates her wit to Rosemary Graddick. Jackie Robinson divides her artisitic talent equally among Chris Malone, Bob Cothran, and Frank Slier, with a lot of hard work thrown in for good measure. Billy Kinnebrew leaves his painted blue jeans to John Savage—with the chance that John can have them taken up. Jimmy Wolfe wills his ability to get sent out of study hall to Frank Bragan. Gloria Carruba gives her success in speech to Bettyc Lee Biddle, Jane Adams and Dorry Ann Hayes. Philip Easter tonefully sends his high “C’s to the Boy’s Glee Club. Bill Hull gives little Tommy Langley his ability to wow the ladies. Are there any more? No—there isn't time. And as the class of January ’48 bounds into the rocket ship, we sincerely hope our momentous will and last testament will help keep our memory alive in dear old Phillips. JANIE EVANS

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CHE WORLD OF THE FUTURE Sam Wetmorc has just won the Pulitzer Prize in poetry on his recent book of sonnets and rhymes. I saw Travis Calton in his swank down-town barber shop on 20th Street trimming Russell Banks side-burns. Addle Sperling, who is recognized as the outstanding woman doctor in America, was recently chosen Woman of the Year . I spied Manly Yeilding being listed as first among the ten best dressed men of America . Richard Shamburger has just completed a portrait of Secretary of Army, Eddie Tritt. Rick Elliot was seen warming up in preparation for his first season in pro-basketball. Just then I felt a sudden tilt and the machine broke down. There was nothing to do but sit back in my seat and wait for my return to earth to look up all these famous Phillipians. Thomas E. Smith