Ramsay High School - Rams Horn Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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STATISTICS Average Height 5 Feet 4’ Inches Average Weight 116 Pounds Average Age 16 Years When the simple cotter’s daily moil is at an end, then the family around the cheery hearth gathers, and each tells the uncos that he has seen or heard, lint tonight the story telling hour is to lx- devoted to the eager perusal of the Highlander Bulletin which, brought this very afternoon by a messenger, contains details and final results of the Ramsay census. The cotter, surrounded by his eager audience, unfolds the paper and reads: In the year Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Nine a band of lads and lasses nundtering one hundred and three strong set out on the adventurous four-year journey through high school. Each succeeding year new recruits were added to the charter group, while only a few strayed from the fold and pursued their course in other fields. However, when the final goal was at last sighted, there were a hundred and twenty ready to step forward and claim their reward. Fifty-six of this number chose to follow in their course the Arts, spending scores of sleepless nights fighting the Gauls with Caesar or following Aeneas through the dewy shades of Tartara. The Sciences lured thirty-one young adventurers into its pathway, where happy hours were spent performing fascinating experiments and balancing organic equations. Those twenty-six students to whom the business world held attraction set out on a General course and soon turned their attention to commercial topics. The tedium of the journey was lightened and the days made more enjoyable by various outside activities. Clubs of every type furnished diversion for Friday mornings. Whether singing with the McDowell group or listening to some rollicking comedy in a dramatic club, one always found the same fellowship and enjoyment. Six of our class were active members in the band, and two aided the musical development of Ramsay by working in the orchestra. The fiery eloquence of Ramsay orators was early recognized by the showing of the debating teams. Eight won honors for their work in this field. The crowning event of each spring was the annual musical production. Singers, dancers, and funsters numbering forty-one aided in making these shows go over with a colossal bang. Athletics were important factors in adding |M?p” and zest to the journey. Ramsay is indebted to our sixteen football men, six baseball stars, and five basketball players for her esteemed place on the sport calendar. These activities furnished not only entertainment but instruction as well to the eager Ramsayites. After the journey got under way, certain individuals soon began to be identified by various traits and acts. By the time the end of the course was reached every student was acquainted with the characteristic of all and was capable of voting accurately in Ramsay’s Who's Who.” One recognizes immediately by their answers that these graduates arc very discriminating. Why Are Yor Glad You Are in the Class of 33? Two main reasons were given: first, that the Class of 33 was Ramsay’s first graduating class; anti second, the more popular reason, Glad to get through.

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school activity and organization. What vt have gained during these past four years has become a part of us— a true spirit of loyalty to Ramsay whose principal and instructors have so patiently and wisely guided us. It means much to us to separate from the friends we have made among our teachers and to break up the spirit of comaraderie that has existed among us. The Class of '33 in the future, as in the past, will continue to go on, to strive upward, and to keep ever in mind the class motto, Res noil verba. Martha Chapman PRESIDENT'S MESSACE There arc a few outstanding dates in our lives by which we locate all previous and subsequent events. To-day is one of those outstanding days. But. momentous as the occasion is. it is a beginning not an end. Wc are much like the little girl, who, after returning from Iter first day at school, was asked how much she had learned. Somewhat disillusioned, she replied, 1 did not learn very much; the teacher said I must come back tomorrow. Tomorrow will find us, too. still learning, for education is “an endless growth in wisdom and beauty. Most children meditate on the seeming paradox of adults' speech. When I was a child, nothing puzzled me more than the fact that people called the end of school commencement. The years, however, have brought an understanding of this paradox. Commencement is the beginning of a less sheltered life, in which we shall have the privilege of using the weapons which we have l ccn making in the past four years—weapons of discipline, concentration, industry, and courage. Fellow-classmates, like the comrades of Ulysses, you and I have taken “with a frolic welcome the thunder and the sunshine” of our years at Ramsay—nearly all sunshine they seem as we look back upon them—but now before us are new worlds to explore. Here at Ramsay we have learned the value of dreams when dreams arc translated into action; wc have learned the joy of achievements when achievement seeks the common good. In these new experiences which now challenge, may we continue to dream our dreams, and to achieve with a nobleness of purpose that is two-fold, realzing that we are building not only for ourselves but for Ramsay as well. Armed with courage and faith, may we all, classmates of Nineteen thirty-three, to-day purpose in our hearts to go forth and assume our high responsibility. Marion Mayer WRITTEN IN MARCH The first faint green of the bursting bud, The dewy freshness of the air. The lilting song of a happy bird Herald a spring that is radiantly fair. Martha Matthews.

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Who Mas Done Most for Ramsay? Albert Mills’ work in student government, oratorical contest, and bis untiring efforts to put Ramsay on top” won for him first place. Jack Harper ran a close second, receiving praise lor bis excellent showing on the gridiron. Marion Mayer is also to be commended on her loyal support. Who is the Most Handsome? (jillKTt Johnston's Apollonian form and radiant smile easily won first place for him. Many Ramsay co-eds cast their ballots for Hobby Carlson. Poppy” Rogers also was in the race. Who Thinks He Is? Girls, here I come. yep—you’re right. Dick Jemison with his confident air and tango stride easily won this title. Roy Cohen ran a very close second. Who is the Hardest Worker? If you have ever seen Kat Ivey don overalls and get down to work you can easily understand why she won first place. Katherine Lidc is also to he lauded. Who Makes the Most Noise? Anne McKinley won by an overwhelming majority. Aim’s ability to make noise was further proved by her being chosen for the screaming role in a recent play. Alice Scott received quite a few votes and Harold Knab deserves honorable mention for his “loud walking. Who is the Meekest? Jane Howell’s timorous, shirking and submissivcncss gained for her this distinction. Venette Herron’s soft little voice placed her second. Lawrence Bryant was thought by many worthy of this place. Who is the Laziest? That Ramsay students recognize and appreciate Harold Knab’s ability to do things with as little effort as possible was shown by his good standing in the election. Holland Cox would probably have gone far had he not recently been found studying history. Who Wiu. Make the Best Politician? In one voice Ramsay students acclaimed Albert Mills l cst fitted in this capacity. Tucker McKenzie was amply lauded for eloquence in speaking. Lewis Hunter's argumentative ability places him in this list. Who is the Wittiest? First place was ceded to Miles Copeland for his subtle humor and ready replies. Mary Virginia Pounds ran a close second. Who is the Most Sentimental? Catherine Simms’ dreamy eyes and coquettish manner places her first. Lib Daniel’s come hither look gained for her many votes. Garrard Harris was in the race. too.