Sansom High School - Talisman Yearbook (Alabama City, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1966 volume:

rebels £mm Sansom W Sl Qaisdcn. Alabama Bellann Stewart McMahan Ray Cox Lee Corbett Editor ---- Asst. Editor Business Manager Advisor........A Zhis Js Emma Sansom U Old Zimes Zhere Jre High School Not Sorgotten Emma Sansom School Our school is Warned in honor of Emma Sansorr 4he heroine of the Southern Confederacy. On May 2. 1863, General Nathan Bedford Forrest, in his pursuit of Col. A. D, Streight, reached Gadsden, Alab ama, only to find the bridge across Black Creek had been burned by Streight’s men. Emma Sansom who lived near the bridge mounted the horse behind General Forrest and rode with him to an unguarded ford This quick crossing by General Forrest and his men enabled him to capture Colonel Streight and his entire command. Since that day in May the name of Emma Sansom, a sixteen year old girl, has been associated with the great Cavalry leader, who is recognized as one of the ablestjsoldiers of the War Between the States. I ■ As a token of admiration and respect for a ilady worthy being remembered, a monument was also erected on the bank of the Com .i River at the approach to Broad Street which is an extension of Forrest Avenue At! Sansom Rebels love the monument and cherish the of Emma Sansom -our high school. Zable of ADMINISTRATION Faculty 'Classes Seniors Jupfors Sophomores Freshmen FEATURES 6 Contents ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS We dedicate the 1966 ZACJSMAN to two Petite and charming are words that aptly describe one teacher who has been at Emma Sansom High School many years. Students in her classes work hard but they enjoy learning about our Na- tional Government and our own state of Alabama. This teacher makes her subject matter so interesting that all Freshmen entering Sansom want to get in one of her classes. It gives the An- nual Staff great pleasure to have Miss Lera Grady share in the dedication of the 1966 TALISMAN. MISS LERA GRADY people who are themselves dedicated. For twenty-two years this teacher has graced the halls and classrooms of Fmma Sansom High School. He has taught in other schools but he likes Sansom best and we like him. He is loved and admired by the whole stu- dent body. Always cooperative, agree- able and friendly, he lives every day to the fullest. For being the wonder- ful person he is, we, the Annual Staff, wish to honor him in the dedication of the 1966 TALISMAN. This is to you our own Mr. Clarence Garry, af- fectionately known as Doc”. Ministration ii Administrators BOARD OF EDUCATION Chairman, Mr. Edwin G. Lytle, Mr. H. T. Hudson. Mr. M. C. Bcntiy, Mr. P. V. Love, Mr. Billy G. Jones SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTION Mr. W. O. Briscoe OUR PRINCIPAL Mr. James Akers Wherk Robert Browr stirring lilies, he posed should thrill the hcai young or old, who we know t demands the bd?t pf philosophy d to mediocrity 01 failure. Why, thenVshou aspirations pc set above or bfcyond realize completely lofty aspirations 6Zt d j g penned these , challenge which of every person, es in the world a world which ' us, for the get-by” those who live by our ambitions and igh, perhaps even wha we are likely to only through ipe to achieve lie within find so I would say to you—have vision, aspirations and ideals which chal- fcnge the best that is within y6u! Only through these may you realize qie rich, full life that is your birthright. Principal Message MR. ROBERT G. JOHNSON ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Am. Govt, and World History Student Abilities MRS DORIS ARNOLD MRS. ELAINE BALLARD General Math Junior English MRS. VERNELL BOWEN Biology MRS. MARY BOYD Bookkeeping and Shorthand I MRS. FRANCES BROOKS Girls P. E a. X MISS BEATRICE BROWNING Librarian o f MRS INEZ DAVIS Typing I MRS. AULTA CORBETT Senior English MRS. HELEN DAVIDSON American Government MRS. EUNICE DAVIS Freshman English Jre Encouraged by Zeachers MRS. SYBLE GOODE MISS GLENDA GOODSON MISS LERA GRADY MR. MILTON HARDY Plane Geometry I English and Speech Gvics General Math faculty MR. JACK LITTLE Chemistry, Physics MRS. MARIE McDonald Typing II, Shorthand II MRS. GENEVA McKEE MRS. GLADYS MURPHREe D. E. MR. GARY MUSKETT Gen. Science, Boys' PE MR. GRADY NORTON Biology, American History MISS REBECCA OWENS Algebra I, Spanish I, II MISS HELEN PERMEN Home Economics I, II a MR. BEN PILLITARY Civics MRS. BETTY PRUETT Sophomore English MR. BILLY RIP REAGAN Band S.S.M. eight new teachers to faculty. 1 MRS. REBECCA DILL Jr. English FIRST ROW: Miss Perman, Mrs. Hefner, Miss Good son SECOND ROW: Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Wynot, Mrs. Goode THIRD ROW: Mrs Pruitt, Mrs. I. Davis MISS PAULINE REEVES MISS SARAH ROBINSON Home Ec. I, II Jr. and Sr. English MR. R. C. SCHMITZ Shop HeAivino MISS FRANCES TATUM MISS SUE THOMPSON Vocal Music Soph, and Jr. Eng. MR. J. K. WEAVER D. O. Should Mr. Johnson be allowed to handle money???? MRS. HENRIETTA PEEPLES Registrar LUNCHROOM PERSONNEL Left to right: Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Godby, Mrs. Beard—Supervisor, Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Otingcr, Mrs. Hampton, and Mrs. Collins 18 0 0 Mr. Akers proudly displays oil painting given to him by a former Litchfield student. Mr. Little teaches Chemistry students the ART of glass-bending. ? versatile n, an- 2 ■aJ Coaches are Goof-offs 19 • V Classes Seniors Juniors Sophompi s Freshrrten SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT Walter Holt, VICE PRESIDENT Danny Clayton SECRETARY Shirley Black, TREASURER Eva Knowle: SENIOR CLASS OF ’66 ansom student and makes of him sophistication descends upon our ie world.” Senior. The magic of the very word bewitches even the most childish Emnia , tU« awesome creature—a Senior. In the space of one summer a strange spell bouncy juniors and makes of them sagacious sophisticates; men and women of Perhaps it is nothing more than the graduation from a petite dress size to i ('real junior” or a boy’s first own razor, but parents and teachers agree that from some hidden spring, mystejipus waters of maturity bathe and transform the awkward, bashful brat and Gidget and Huck Finn” therriselves come of age. With the first assembly of the school year, comes the transformation. The)’ stand there, proudly, a little awestruck at their new height and from the depths of some emboldened spirit, the dais yell arises; with that one Yea! Seniors! the class of '66 becomes. Homecoming, class favorites, a journalism clinic, Halloween sock hop, scHbol newspapers, the Christmas Ball, dazzling class beauties, one regal Queen, ring measuring”, basketball seasin, and Christmas vacation highlight one last fall semester. Seniors order invitations, pay class dues, puzzle over a class play, attend concerts, monkey at the Confederate Ball, poney at the Junior-Senior dance, choose Good Citizenship Girl, elect a Valentine Queen, select Johnny Rebel and Miss Emma Sansom , await selection of valedictorian and salutatoriam roll yards (opps!), reminisce at the annual senior bar-b-que, approach graduation . . . And before they know it, it’s all over—the fun, laughter, the excitement . . even the tears. On Graduation Day, the proud Senior walks up the front steps for the laJt time as a student and descends them lighter at heart, I stronger in mUd, older in spirit. He brings with him a purple and gold tassle, (that tickled his nose all dilring the ceremony), a royally-embossed diploma that represents twelve years of hard work; a heartful of beautiful [wistful memories that will neither dim nor grow older than his heart is old—memories illustrating that, for the student who loves his school, for the graduate fcvho looks back with longing— OLD TIMES THERE ARE NOT FORCijbTTEN. 22 Dependable officers lead Seniors through memorable year Jerry Alexander Sandra Alford 23 William Allen Carolyn Amos Pat Archer Sherry Armstrong James Autwell Shirley Baker Edward Battles Betty Bearden Dennis Beck Mary Ann Bellamy Robert Bellamy Randy Berry Speeches required in Senior English classes Sansom represented well at James Bickle Shirley Black Ronnie Bodine Darlene Boggs Eddie Bowen Jimmy Bramblett 26 Boys and Qirts State Representatives at Boys and Girls State were Walter Holt, David Herndon and Carolyn Amos Janet Brandon Peggy Brooks Mike Brewster Richard Brooks 27 Roger Brothers Jack Brown Karen Brown Richard Brown Jimmy Chambers Tommy Christian Danny Clayton Ellen Clayton Bobby Cole David Coley Jerry Collins Betty Con will Patsy Cooper Terry Copeland Brenda Cornutt Deidra Cornutt 31 Michael Couch Ann Cowan Seniors take ACZ and SJ Z tests Wanda Couch Jannette Countryman Patricia Cox Rebecca Cox to prepare for Howard Crabtree Dennis Diffee Hilda Daniel Larry Dobbs Rebecca Davis Roger Duke Aaron Edmondson Bennett Efford Elaine Elkins Joe Elkins Seniors remember measuring for rings 34 Anita Elliott Colen Ellis Neal Entrekin Johnnie Fox Janie England Ray Freeman What's h matter Usry, for- get yoi r ombination ? Seniors have various activities 36 Roger Gardner Carolyn Garner Gail Gargus Jimmy Garrison Patsy Garmony Gayle Gattis through memorable year Shirley Gilley Donald Grant Leroy Gray Gail Griffith 37 Gene Guinead Sheila Gunnells Donny Guthrie Sherry Guttry Seniors prepare for higher education What's the rrmter Jerry, can’t you wait to wWc your prob- lem on the board? 38 39 Seniors have progressive talents Jerry Haynie John Hei David Herndon Linda Hester Doug Hill Marvin Holland Carolyn Hollingsworth Walter Holt Duane Hopper Patsy Hopper Charles Howell Dennis Hubbard 41 Seniors find that cooperation is Linda Hurtt W. C. Jenkins Mona Hutchins Alexander Johnson Timothy Hutchins Patricia Jones the keynote of success _yt flsf' Jack Kelley Susan Kerr Cynthia Kilgore Dianne Klebine Donnie Knight Gemma Knight Jerry Liles Larry Mabrey Seniors measure for “Caps and Qowns” Miss Martin, need a Dennis Leverton Barry McCully Chemistry and Physics students Mikj Manderson James Mathis Martha Martin Beverly Mize Tommy Martin Linda Mizell 46 taught to use slide rule. Mr. Little in action. fast Donna Morgan George Morris Ralph Morris Ralph Muskett 47 Rebecca Myrick Donald Nance Ronald Norris Ronald Norwood New organization formed to pro- mote school spirit at pep rallies and games known as, The Hell Ra- zors. 48 Linda Parks Larry Parnell Dennis Pate Gloria Parton Hammer a ay, Jimmy Wayne! '65- '66 ... A busy year S.S.H. boasts brains and brawn Ricky Peppers Danny Phillips Kenneth Pollard Archie Ponder Sandra Pope Barbara Puckett Jerry Pullen James Putnam Daniel Ramsey Jo Ann Ratledge Fletcher Ray James Reid 51 Seniors search for Willard Robershaw Regina Rutherford Philip Roberson Gail Ryan Gordon Rodriguez Harry Salts Gail Snead Diane Southern Brenda Spinks Judy Spurlock Seniors learn about our government’s Democracy and Economics in required classes 54 Jn years to come Seniors will recall. . . 56 Bellann Stewart David Sullivan Alicia Stone Tommy Tarvin Linda Suggs Lanny Taylor “Old times there are not forgotten' ’ 57 Lanny Thomas Mike Thorton Jimmy Thompson Peggy Thrasher Greg Wagnon Chris Waits Donna Wall Jack Wall J ? Dorothy Warren Troy Warren Mary Nell Watkins Ronald L. Watts Ronald M. Watts Gary White Rita White Thomas White 61 62 63 JUNIOR CLASS When you walk up to a Junior in the halls of Emma Sansom, you will find a person who is dependable, and experienced. Still in his own way, a junior is fun-loving, without sense or reason, innocent, but not quite mature enough to enter the Senior Class. Always when there is a job to be done, you will find willing and energetic Juniors. They have shown this in the past years by their success in candy sales, magazine sales, and their participation in Homecoming. They are also responsible for the success of the Junior and Senior Prom. Most Juniors now are becoming more serious-minded because they realize their future depends on what they are doing now. The Juniors show this by their academic standings and their eagerness to learn. All and all the Juniors this year are a class to be proud of! JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT Leon McCoy VICE PRESIDENT Judy Rogers SECRETARY Ramona Lankford TREASURER Don Gaskin Capable Karen Abney Ernestine Addison Debroah Allen Mary Helen Allred Jerry Anderson Gail Archer Jean Archer Jeff Archer Benny Baker Wanda Baker Mike Batista Jimmy Battles Sandra Battles Mary Beason Mary Blanks 64 Vicki Bohanon Barbara Bowen Carla Bright David Bright Diane Brock Ernest Brooks Debroah Brown Mauntez Brown Paula Brown Debroah Buchanan Peggy Buchanan Kay Bullock Mearl Burns Mike Burttram Saratha Byers r. Betty Bynum Sherry Cal lan Jackie Cash Mitchell Chastain David Cline Rebecca Cline Danny Coffelt Sherry Conner Patsy Comutt Sylvia Cornutt Ray Cox Ronnie Cox Charlene Crawford Stephen Curtis Linda Darnell 65 Becky Davenport Charlotte Davis Ruth Davis Brenda Decker Sandra DeHart Janice Dodd Sandra Dodd Garry Dollahite James Duncan Cynthia Durham l Juniors. . . voice opinions Diane Durham Jimmy Early Sidney Ellis Nancy Elrod Paulette Entrekin Ricky Erwin Rickey Fann Mary Farley Kaye Ferguson Clara Fletcher Sharon Floyd Diana Forrest Jeanne Forrest Kathy Foster Janice Fowler Janis Gregory Cathy Griffith Margo Grissman Peggy Hall Jean Hammett 67 dun. future, fulfillment, are phases of [Junior year Betty Hampton Danny Hancock Alice Hand Janice Hare Sharon Harris Janice Holland Sherron Holland Rita Hood Myron Horton Chessic Howingtor. Wayne Hudson Charles Huff Linda Hull Brenda Ingram James Ingram Brenda Jackson Larry Johnson Glenn Jones Patsy Jones Charlotte Kelley Charlotte Kelton Marsha Kerr Charlotte Kimble Sherry King Harvey Knight 68 Julian Knight Jesse Lackey Kathy Lankford Ramona Lankford Johnny Latham Ralph Latimer Brenda Leeth Johnny Livingston Bari Loyd James Lumpkin Leon McCoy Ronald McCoy Cindy McMahan Linda McCurdy Joseph Mackey Kay Mackey Debra Maddix Gerald Maharry Yvonne Mayo Ted Mielke James Minyard Patsy Mize Larry Molock Frankie Moore Gloria Moore Becky Murray Danny Myrick Vivian NeSmith Karen Norris Robert Norris Jack Osborne Rhenctta Parris Virginia Patterson Charles Payne Susan Perkins Walter Phillips Shirley' Pierce Pam Pilgrim Eddie Powell Diana Pratt Judy Preston Sheryl Preston Paul Pruett Carol Ragan Paula Rary Linda Rat ledge Mike Rat ledge Donald Reed Faye Reed James Reeves 70 Danny Robertson Becky Rogers Judy Rogers Paulette Rogers Dorothy Ross Mar - Rowell James Ryan Glenda Scarber Randall Self Don Sherrell {Juniors set their own goals. . . Kay Smith Steve Smith Mike Sosebec Pat Sosebcc David Spicer Murlon Stapler Beverly Stewart Joyce Sudberry James Taylor Sherry Thurmond 71 Paulette Tinker Johnny Vaughn Donnie Vickory Sue Vinson Dean Wade Gloria Wagnon Vernalea Walker Gary Watkins Linda Watts Sherry- West Shirley White David Wiggonton 72 Chemistry challenges minds of many {juniors Ralph Wilbanks Andrea Williams Becky Williams Bonnie Williams Glen Williams James Williams Mike Wofford Donna Yancey NOT PICTURED Leon Alford Phillip Allred Patricia Baker Anjanetta Cheatwood Oris Con well Maragaret Couch Billy Elkins Harley Goble Lowell Honeycutt Glenn Player Randy Smith Myra Tarrance Brent Thomas Sandra Turner Larry Vaughn Jimmy Wally Greg Ward Margie Woma Are there any future in this group??? 73 SOPHOMORE CLASS In the class of '68 the once assorted freshmen have become wise sophomores. They know all the football players, all the good looking students, all the hooky players,” and all the teachers—the teachers who are hard on students and those who let you get by.” If you want to know anything about Sansom just ask a sophomore. The Sophomore Class always takes an interest in the Homecom- ing Parade. Many sophomore boys play football and basket- ball and you'll find sophomores taking an active part in all school organizations. The sophomore class sponsor is Miss Frances Tatum. Co-sponsors are the Sophomore homeroom teachers. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT Phyllis Sosebee VICE PRESIDENT Carol Elliott SECRETARY Linda Oden TREASURER Wayne O'Bar Sophomores Judy Addison Hilda Agan John Aired Harley Amos Jan Armstrong Donnie Ashley Lee Ashley Sharon Atkins Rodger Ausmer Delrita Ball Richard Barron Marlene Beam Kenneth Beck Alice Beddingfield Kyle Beddingfield 74 Freddy Bishop Jerry Blackwell Catherine Boggs David Bowen Susan Bowen Jo Ellen Bradford Mickey Brewster Hubert Brooks Johnny Brooks Sherron Brooks Cathy Brothers Beverly Brown Billy Brown Elaine Busbin Deborah Butler elect qualified officers for Class of '6S Irran Butler Johnny Chambers Elizabeth Colegrove Kenneth Collins Susan Conwill Bobby Cooper Ricky Cornelius Mark Cornutt Bobby Couch Anita Cowan Dennis Cox Norma Cox Cynthia Cress Brenda Croft Carolyn Crowe 75 Sophomores will always remembe Judy Davenport Byron Davis Cathy Dial Judy Ducan Michael Dupree Michael East David Edwards Carol Elliott Patsy Elliott Virginia Elliott Alan Entrekin Homer Entrekin Jerry Forney Larry Fortenberry Cathy Fowler Mitch Franklin Wanda Franklin Joan Fraser Renee French Jean Galbreath good times at Homecoming Cathy Gamble Larry Garner Jim Garrett Bonnie Gravitt Lynn Gray Rachel Griffin Carlton Hanby James Hanby Joyce Hanby Carole Hamilton Pat Hardin Dennis Harper Cathy Harris Randy Harris Rebecca Hathcock David Haynie Jerry Hefner Gary Henry Phillip Herndon Charlotte Hester Rodger Hicks Nancy Hill Carol Hodges Wayne Holland Judy Hopper Allen Hudson Bonnell Hughes Sharron Hunt Elizabeth Hurtt Jimmy Hyatt Johnny Ingram Terry Jackson Betty Jones Wayne Jones Joe Jordan 77 Robert Jordan James Keener Joan Kennedy Annette Kimble Dianna Knight Judy Knight Wanda Langston Cathy Lecth David Lemmons Kenneth Lewis Diane Locklin Janet Lomax Ralph Machen Patricia Mangum Jimmy Maples Js sophomores we art Mike Martin Sheila Mayes Judy McClure Annie McCoy John McFarland Jessica McGee Charles McLeod Mary Ann McNutt Mary McWhorter Allison Miller Charlestine Mitchell Sammy Mize David Moore Rhonda Morgan Larry Morris 78 Kathy Morrow Shirley Murray Myra Nash Sherry Neal Peggy Neely Jack Norwood Wayne O'Bar Linda Oden Sammyc Oden Rebecca Orr David Osborne Roliand Pack Shirley Pardue W. J. Pardue Charles Parrish in our ' 'adjustment'' year Brenda Patterson Myra Patterson Bruce Phillips Dianne Phillips Charles Pinkston Richard Pinson Peggy Potts Linda Preston Brenda Rasco Donald Riddlespur Brenda Robertson Patty Roch Jerry Ross Kenneth Rowell Tommy Rutherford 79 Karla Sanford Linda Self Calvin Shadwrick Roxic Sharpton Loyce Shirley Becky Smith Jerry Smith Kay Smith Marilyn Smith Maurice Snead Mike Snead Patricia Snell Phyllis Sosebee Wanda Southern Rebecca Sprayberry French students enjoy Language Lab under Mrs. McKee’s super- vision. 80 Don Turner Joan Turner Michael Turner Karen Vest Paula Vinson Sandra Vinyard Kay Wall Karen Wall Mike Ware Phyllis Warren 81 A familiar sight in Sophomore Biology classes on lab day. Sandra Watkins Wanda Watkins Benny Watson Cathy Watson Linda Watts Linda Weaver C. J. Westbrook Carl White Kathy White Larry Williams Jeff Williams Jerry Williams Theresa Williams Ann Williamson Jimmie Williamson Don Winters Deland Wooten Mitchell Workman Billy Wright Glenda Wynn Randy Yates Sophomores are enthusiastic in their thinking Baker ' Barnard Charles Barron Helen Bohannah Judy Bridges Myron Brooks James Calvert Robert Darnell Robert Daughdrill Linda Finley Betty Franklin Mancel Griffin David Harris Donald Hold Robert Lee Randall Lipscomb Ralph Lowery Janice Minshew A. J. Nance Rebecca Oaks Doris Phillips Carolyn Rogers Thomas Stephens Johnny Sweeny M Just can't seem to remember, if that last digit is 12 or 21?!?! 83 FRESHMAN CLASS Freshmen come in assorted sizes. Some are small, some are large, some are smart, some are lazy, some are am- bitious to become regular Rebels”, but some work at being different. Most freshmen want to make good grades so they can move up to the experienced” sophomore group next year. Yet, in spite of this great ambition freshmen are a very scared group; they don’t want to be caught doing anything wrong. The majority of the Class of ’69 have taken part in school activities. Many have been elected to offices in clubs or oganizations. Sponsor of the Freshman Class is Miss Sue Ellen Thomp- son. The co-sponsors are Freshman homeroom teachers. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT Chris McMahan VICE PRESIDENT Carol Cox SECRETARY Susie Heath TREASURER 'Patricia Penly Keliable officers chosen for Judy Abney Shelia Acray Dale Adair Danny Alexander Scott Allen Darlene Allison Judie Almon Ricky Anderson Benny Archer Rodger Archer Martha Argo Guy Armstrong John Austin Donald Autwell Claudette Bailey 84 n Dianne Baker Jonelle Baker Manuel Baker Jr. Dean Ball Myra Ball Clay Ballew Leslie Barfield Glen Barnes Mary Ann Barnes Mary Bearden Donna Bellamy Rebecca Bellamy Dorothy Bellew Judy Bellew Robert Bellew Ronald Bellew Brenda Benefield Earl Bowen Troy Bramblett Larry Branham Judy Brannon David Brasher Denise Brock Sherry Brothers Eddie Brown Kathy Brown Kelvin Brown Jimmy Brown Nadine Brown Shirley E. Bryant Sandra Buckner Steve Bullock 85 Vicki Bynum Brenda Cagle Patsy Campbell Don Carrel I Jimmy Carrell Lora Carroll Kenneth Carstarphen Carol Chance Regina Cherry Mike Chitwood Ronald Clay Danny Clayton Stanley Clayton Linda Cline Carolyn Coley Marilyn Coley Tim Collier Donald Copeland Patsy Copeland Ken Coplin Carol Cox Deborah Creel Eugene Crowe Nellie Crowe James Culberson Sherie Culpepper Earl Curtis Marguarette Curtis Billy Daniel Sandra Davenport Jackie Dewberry Robert Dillard Jerry Dixon Frank Dollar Joan Dollar Nancy Duck Danny Duncan Patricia Duncan Connie Edwards Sheila Elkins Betty Elrod Vicki Entrekin Sandra Fails Marilyn Faulkner James Finley John Fugott Connie Gaines Donna Gamble Connie Gamblin Randall Gamblin 87 Rickey Garrett Marcel Gaskey Freda George Louise Gibbs Charles Gilbert Steve Gilbert Herman Gladden Dan Glenn Colleen Grainger Aaron Gravitt Carolyn Gray Ted Griffin Sandra Guyton Tonda Hagan Diane Hall Jack Hampton Dianne Hannah Douglas Hardy Patricia Hare Gary Harper freshmen. .. Joanne Harris Randy Harris Ann Hawkins Jan Hayes David Hearn Susie Heath Ray Hei Danny Henry Linda Herring Naomi Hinkle Janice Hoge Jenny Hollingsworth Gene Hollis Joan Hood Larry Hopper 88 Regina Hopper Mike Home Janet Howington Paul Hudgins Wayne Huff Hamilton Hughes Brenda Humphrey Larry Humphries Joyce Hunter Kathy Hurtt Gregory Hutchins Shannon Isbell Nicky Jackson Debra Johns Ray Johnson Iva Johnson La Vaughn Johnson William Johnson Charles Keener Judy Kelton forward ever, backward never Charles Kennedy Ellen Kimble Barbara Kinsey Sheila Kleinklaus Billy Knight Janice Knight Audrey Lankford John Lawder Rita Leath Sue Leftwich Vickie Lcwellen Larry Lewis Charles Lowery Michall Lumpkin Ronny Lumpkin 89 Jreshmen '$ first year at 8 S. H. will never be forgotten Martin McCormick Charles McGlaughn Douglas McGowacv Donnie McGriff Ray McGuire Chris McMahan Candace Mackey Rebecca Maddix Marsha Maples Belinda Mathis Janice Mathis Jerry Maxwell Danny Mayo Sherry Means David Miller Allen Millican Dixie Minatra Freda Mincey James Minshew Jane Mitchell Anthony Mize Thebe Moon David Moore James Moore Tommy Morgan 90 Clayton Moses Linda Mullinax Barbara Nail Jerry Nance Carl Nash James Nash Cecil Nelson Carol Nichols Fclecia Nixon Gene Norris Joan Oaks Sheila Oden Sandra Patton David Peek Patricia Pendley Patsy Peppers Rose Perkins Paul Perry Beverly Peterson Eric Player Brenda Plemons Charlotte Ponder Ronald Ponder Jerome Poole Kenneth Prickett 91 Nan Pruett Ronald Pullen Sandra Putnam Katie Ramsey Bertis Ray Danny Ray Steve Reynolds Bennie Rials Gary Richardson Sarah Roberson the year offered an education at every turn Susan Robertson Wayne Roberson Delaine Roden Hershel Rodgers William Roebuck Shirley Rollings James Russell Joan Russell Joseph Shadwrick Rickey Shaneyfclt Ruth Shaw Betty Shirley David Shuberg Ricky Smith Sylvester Smith Tommy Smith Charlotte Snead Drewnetta Snead Yvonne Snyder Thomas Sosebec 92 The library—a proverbial store- house of knowledge Tim Sosebce Neal Spivey Philip Spradlin Terry Sprayberry Ann Spurling Larry Spurlock William Spurlock Mark Stackhouse Ann Stephens Greg Stephens Phillip Stephens Barbara Stone Ronald Stringer Jimmy Suggs Diane Taylor Becky Thompson Fred Thompson Patsy Thompson Betty Thurman Jane Tidmore Jerry Tidmore Gail Tilley Clay Tucker Don Tucker 93 Samuel Tullis Pat Turner Hoody Tyler James Tyler Mike Underwood Gloria Vice Linda Waddell Bobby Watkins Jeane Watts Randall West Buddy Whaley Donald Wheeler Rufus White Johnny Willey Reba Wilbanks Mary Wilder Matheal Wilkerson Michael Wilkerson Rose Wilkerson Mike Williamson Jonny Willingham Frances Womack Kenneth Womack Janice Wood Dalton Wrenn Edward Wrenn Johnny Wyatt Carolyn Young Cearning is a continuing effort 95 features homecoming—Highlight of football Season Hours of hard work and worry accompanied with the building of the floats all ended in one of the gayest of Homecoming Festivities for E.S.H. The floats filed down Broad Street in a spectacular parade. That evening Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen exploded with energy during the game and a tired queen and her court went home after a maddening day of royalty. For the Seniors, Homecoming was a final wisp of glory; for the Freshmen it was a magnificent flow of purple and gold and for the queen, it was that magic moment when she was truly the Queen, not only for 1965-66, but for all the years and all the Homecomings before. This year's Homecoming Queen is Miss Deidra Cornutt, she is a lively person, and is known among her classmates for her witty personality. Deidra is a Senior and plans to attend Jacksonville State Col- lege, where she will major in English. She is a lovely addition to the Senior Class, but she is best described as a bouncing package of energy. QUEEN AND HER COURT From left to right: Chris McMahan escorts Freshman Maid, Susie Heath; Jimmy Thompson escorts Queen, Deidra Comutt; Walter Holt escorts Senior Maid, Shirley Black ; Wayne O’ Bar escorts Sophomore Maid, Carol Elliott; Leon McCoy escorts Junior Maid, Judy Rogers. Sophomore Wayne O 'Bar Patsy Elliott — Queen—Cinda Smith Proudly wearing the crown as Emma Sansom's Beauty Queen for 1965-66 is Miss Linda Smith. Our Queen is engaged in many activities be- sides reigning as Beauty Queen. Linda enthusi- astically takes part in many school activities. She is Vice-President of the French Club, a member of the French Honor Society, F.T.A., Tri-Hi-Y, Quill and Scroll, Science Club, and Business Manager of the Rebel Review. In both Linda's Junior and Senior years she was a candidate in the beauty pageant. Students of Emma Sansom recognized her beauty and per- sonality when they selected her as Cutest in the Junior Who's Who. Linda plans to attend Auburn University and is going to be an oil geologist. She is well-liked by all her classmates. Starry Evening Setting '66 Beauty Pageant r iy yThe Theme of the 1965-66 Beauty Pageant and Christmas Ball was . .. 'Stars Fall on Rebel Land.' Thg night of December 20, '65, stars might not ha -fallen, but they sure were in the eyes of five lovely girls. Th enchanting Dixie Minatra repre- sented the Freshman ClassT Sophomore Class was represented by the lovely Brenda Robertson, Kay Smith was the charming beauty of the Junior Class and the Senior Class was represented by pretty Gale Sartin. Linda Smith—Queen, looked radiant as she was escorted by King Jimmy Usry. There were approximately twenty girls in the semi-finals, these r were narrowed to four from each class by three judges—Mrs. h'- LonnieJ5Joojin, Mr. Randy Edwards and Mr. Sam PollocTcTThese girls were judged in school clothes. In the final judging the girls were judged in street clothes and heels, by Judges Mrs. John Etchinson, Mr. Norm Griffin, Mr. A1 Bailey. Each girl was; judged on beauty, poise, personality, wit and intelligence. The judges were looking for typical high school girls to represent rhe beauties of Emma Sansom High School. 1965-66 BEAUTIES AND ESCORTS L. to R. Terry Copeland, Dixie Minatra—Freshman Beauty; Walt el Queen; Jimmy Usry, King; Kay Smith—Junior Beauty; Jimmy Willia Holt, Brenda Robertson—Sophomore Beauty; Linda Smith— is; Jimmy Thompson, Gail Sartin—Senior Beauty King—‘Jimmy Usry The beauty contestants voted Jimmy Usry as King for 1965-66. Jimmy has blonde hair and brown eyes. He is well-liked by his classmates and is very active in all phases of sports; football, basketball, and baseball. Honorable mention in All-State Foot- ball and a member of the Northeast Alabama Con- ference football team are among the honors Jimmy has received. Jimmy attends South Gadsden Baptist ChUrCh- a A , When .lsjyod hi vorit fWsttm Shd j t ' Jimmy i4dmiKed fraakly (nat nis favomg rastjme playing ballGi fa hiif t peeve Js losing aUrallgame. Here at Sansom, Jimmy is active in the S Club and the Student Council. His popularity and skill were recognized by the students when they selected him as Most Athletic for three consecutive years. Jimmy maintains a B” average and plans to attend Gadsden Technical Junior College where he will major in data processing. 105 Riki Limbaugh. '64-65 Queen crowns our new Beauty Queen ■freshman beauty—Dim Minat ra Pretty Miss Dixie Minatra is the Freshman Beauty for 1965-66. Dixie is a member of the Alabama City Meth- odist Church where she takes an active part in the M.Y.F. Here at Sansom she is a member of the F.T.A., Rebelettes and she plays a clarinet in the band. When asked how she felt when she was chosen as Freshman Beauty she said that words couldn't express how she felt, but we could all tell by her excitement that she was very happy. Dixie has blue eyes and honey blond hair. For her future she plans to attend the University of Tennessee and major in Business Administra- tion. Crown Js Handed 7 Down Horn One Beauty to Another . . . 106 Sophomore Beauty— Brenda Kobertson Pretty Miss Brenda Robertson is Emma San- som's Sophomore Beauty for 1965-66. Even though this is Brenda’s first year at Sansom she has gained attention. Brenda is a member of the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y. Through her vigorous work she helped the Sophomore Float rate First Place in the 1965-66 Homecoming Parade. When asked what her pet peeve was she replied that it was certain boys. We wonder who those certain boys are. Brenda has black hair and brown eyes. She is a member of the St. James Catholic Church. This petite brunette is truly worthy of her title as the 1965-66 Sophomore Beauty. junior Beauty—Kay Smith Lovely Miss Kay Smith was chosen to be the Junior Beauty for 1965-66. This blond beauty is very active in school. She is now majorette and during concert season plays the flute in the band. Kay is Vice-President of the F.H.A., and is a member of the Tri-Hi-Y and Annual Staff. Realizing the importance of an education, she has maintained a B” average in all her school work. Besides being very active in school, Kay has many interesting outside activities. She is a part- time model and plans to go to New York to train to be a dancing teacher. She is a member of the Alabama City Methodist Church. With her sparkling personality and charm we are sure that Kay will be a success in anything she undertakes. 107 Senior fteauty—Qale Sartin Miss Gale Sartin is the charming young lady who represents her class as the 1965-66 Senior Beauty. Gale admits her favorite pastime is eating but it is not shown by her slim figure. She has blue-green eyes and blond hair. When asked what she would like to have more than anything else she replied, A 1966, blue Mustang.” In her Freshman year she was awarded best all- around girl. She is now a member of the F.B.L.A. and is the Managing Editor of the Rebel Review. Gale by no means wastes any of her time. She attends the Kingdom Hall on Cornelia Street and devotes at least ten hours a month doing ministerial work. In the afternoons and on Saturdays she works as a dental technician for Dr. Leach and is planning to be a dental hygienist. Gale is truly a great asset to her Senior Class. Last year's beauties present flowers to their successors. 108 {junior and Senior Keauty Candidates I. to r. Becky Williams, Cindy McMahan, Cheryl Preston. ay Smith, Jennifer Shrum. Linda Smith, Anita Elliott Eva Knowles, and Gale Sartin jf CATHY WATSON LEE ASHLEY JUDY KNIGHT Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore -freshman fteauty Candidates 1. to r. Brenda Gagle, Dixie Minatra, Audrey Lankford, Patricia Hare CHERYL PRESTON CINDY McMAHAN BECKY WILLIAMS Junior Junior Junior Sophomore tteauty Candidates I. to r. Judy Knight, Brenda Robertson, Lee Ashley, and Cathy Watson. BRENDA CAGLE PATRICIA HARE AUDREY LANKFORD Freshman Freshman Freshman Band and „Annual Staff Sponsor Christmas Ball and Beauty Pageant MR. RIP REAGAN. M.C. of the Beauty Pageant Good Citizenship Qirl Carolyn Amos Emma Sansom is proud to have as its Good Citizenship Girl this year Miss Carolyn Amos. Carolyn was elected as this year's Good Citizen- ship Girl because of her outstanding loyalty and character. Carolyn was Good Citizenship Girl at Forrest Junior High School. Carolyn has brown hair and beautiful brown eyes. She is treasurer of the Student Council, a member of the F.B.L.A., Tri-Hi-Y, S Club, and the National Honor So- ciety. Carolyn has also represented our school as a Cheerleader for three years and she was Girls’ State representative two years. She was chosen Favorite her Freshman year and President of the Freshman Class and the Sophomore Class. Carolyn has a vivacious personality and is always an enthusiastic supporter of her class and school. Miss Betty Crocker Ellen Clayton Ellen Clayton was chosen as Miss Betty Crocker” this year. She won this honor in competition with over a hundred other girls. Ellen is a member of the Library Staff and the F.H.A. She has brown eyes and brown hair and would like to become a homemaker. Ellen's high qualities have truly made her the best choice to represent us as Miss Betty Crocker. 112 Salutatorian Anita Elliott Anita Elliott, attaining Salutatorian in the class of S at Emma Sansom High, is a versatile member if her class. Possessing charm as well as a keen in- tellect, she is a popular member of the French Club, Secretary of the French National Honor Society, Na- tional Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Sigma Chi lota and she is a member of the Emma Sansom Rebel Band. Anita was chosen Salutatorian because of her academic achievements, but she also has been active in extracurricular activities. It is the senior class s opinion that Anita is an all-around person; one who will justify her selection as Salutatorian. -”1 ( Valedictorian David Herndon The Valedictorian for the senior class of 1966 is David Herndon. A recognized scholar by his class, David selected difficult college preparatory courses and maintained an A average. A well-rounded in- dividual, David participates in many school activities. He is President of the National Honor Society, Vice- President of Mu Alpha Theta, a member of French National Honor Society, French Club and plays drums in the Emma Sansom Rebel Marching Band. David is a successful member of his class and a scholar of great merit. David plans to attend either the Univer- sity of Alabama or the University of Tennessee. In fhe opinion of the senior class, David is truly the jne and only one who could have been worthy to receive this high honor. It is our way of saying, Thank you, David for upholding our school. Valentine King and Queen Danny Myrick and Charlotte Kelley theme of 1966 Valentine Program Was . . . My Heart Belongs to Only You . . . How does one capture the meaning of romance, the magic of hearts and flowers ... ? The young man sends his lovt a Valentine—a token of all the things his love may be—all wrapped in bright foil and lace. How does a school say thank you”? How do students of Emma Sansom show their affection for a pair of deserving young folk? They send their favorites a Valentine ... the) get together secretly and whisper she's the one, out favorite Let's vote for her! They vote and on February 14th, that mischievous boy, Cupid,” announces the selection of the sweethearts. The gym may be decorated with hearts or Cupids; the songs may be sung by one or two or three of the best school vocalists; the floor may be covered with hearts and foil or lace and tissue but the glowing magic remains and a dustv school gym becomes a lovely lover's lane. In the same manner, a faculty couple is chosen and with the same ecstatic joy the students whistle and cheer as a rather bashful and flustered male teacher is admonished to Kiss her, Doc!” It's a day of laughter, good fun and memories to last a life time, a day of sentimental feelings and gentle remem- bering—in a word—Valentine's Day. faculty Sweethearts Miss Glenda Goodson and Mr. Doc” Garry SWEETHEARTS SWEETHEARTS Second Runners-up First Runners-up Cindy McMahan and Joe Elkins Anita Elliott and Ralph Muskett 115 Proud to represent our school as Miss Emma Sansom for 1965-66 we have pretty Miss (Bellanpt Stewart. who was chosen by the faculty..' BelaoA is a merrfoer of the Alpha Tri-Hi-Y, Goldenton?s, Sigma Chi Iota, E.H.A., F.T.A., and is Vice President of the Quill and Scroll. Having been Editor of the TALISMAN for the past year, Bellann has proved she has the abilities of doing a difficult job well. Bellann was selected to represent her class as Junior Beauty for 1964-65. After graduation she plans to enter Jacksonville State College and then later to enroll at the Unisersity of Alabama where she will major in Journalism. She is a member of the Bellevue Methodist Church where she sings in the choir. By her service to Emma Sansom High School for four years, Bellann truly deserves the title of Miss Emma Sansom.” Miss Smma Sansom and Johnny Kebel One of the highest honors conferred at Sansom is that of Johnny Rebel.” This student is selected from the Senior Class by a vote of jJis TacuTtyT This IfeTT olt fsme pfoOdoearer ofUie title Johnny Rebel.” Walter is a member of the French Club, French National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and the S-Club. In his Junior year he was selected as Junior Favorite and as a representative to Boys State. Among some of the sports honors Walter has received are: Most Valuable Player in State and Coun- ty, All State and County Teams, All NF.AC Tourna- ment for 1965-66, All City Invitational Tourn; and Associated Press Player of the Week. Besides participation in all phases of sports is also an outstanding student, having maintai, high scholastic average during his four Emma Sansom. He is considering attending (heTiw|±M versity of Alabama, where he has been offered a ’-;'; full scholarship. «-.«i . j Jr - Wj jf Randy Berry is one of our most genial seniors. He is a member of the Student Council and was in last year's Who's Who. Randy plays baseball both for Sansom and for the Bellevue Baptist where he is an active member. Randy plans to attend the Gadsden Technical Junior College for two years and then transfer to Jacksonville State College where he will major in Business Admin- istration. Gentle Beverly Mize has contributed much to her class during her four years at Emma Sansom. She is an active member of the National Honor Society, F.B.L.A., Goldentones, Tri-Hi-Y, and Student Council. She is now employed at Gen- eral Motors Acceptance Corporation and after graduation she plans to further her business career. Beverly is a member of the First Con- gregational Methodist Church and is pianist Tommy Tarvin is a well liked senior in the class of '66. He is a member of the Mu Alpha Theta, Sigma Chi Iota and the French National Honor Society. Tommy plays in our Emma San- som Rebel Band and is organist at Walnut Park Baptist Church. Tommy plans to attend Jack- sonville State College and after graduation he hopes to become a Physicist. Peggy Brooks is an outstanding member of the Senior Class. The students of the French Club recognized her abilities when they selected her as President of the French Club. Peggy is a mem- ber of the Tri-Hi-Y and Goldentones. In recog- nition of her outstanding achievements, Peggy was tapped into the Mu Alpha Theta, Sigma Chi Iota and French National Honor Society in her Junior year. Charles Wren combines the qualities of intel- ligence and a good personality. He is a member of the Mu Alpha Theta. Charles is well liked by the Senior Class and truly deserves the title of Senior Notable. Charles plans to attend Jack- sonville State College and to major in either Math or Physical Education. He attends the Dwight Baptist Church. Linda Turner has received many honors during her four years at Sansom. She was awarded Beauty of the Sophomore Class and received a Sportsmanship Award in P.E. class. She also lettered two years as cheerleader and is now a reporter for the F.B.L.A. Linda plans to follow a business career after graduation. 7sLLttf Jirst Zime at Sansom Joey Willingham has been a recognized leader of his class. He is in the Sigma Chi Iota, Mu Alpha Theta, French Club, and French National Honor Society. Joey carries our school's pride and spirit high. After graduation he plans to attend the University of Alabama and study Chemical Engineering. Linda Hurtt has maintained a B average throughout her four years at Emma Sansom. She is a member of the following clubs; French Club, Quill and Scroll, and Annual Staff. For the past two years she has been a P.E. assistant. Linda plans to train for nursing at the University Hos- pital in Birmingham. [aJLi Recognizing David Coley's abilities and intelli- gence he was selected by the Honor Society to serve as their Vice President. David is also a member of other honor societies such as the Sigma Chi Iota and the Mu Alpha Theta. Having performed well in the Rebel Band, David shows that he has talent as well as intelligence. After finishing high school David will enter Jackson- ville State College where he will major in en- gineering. Jennifer Shrum is one of our pretty Senior Notables. She was a candidate for Senior Beauty in the 196V66 Beauty Pageant. Jennifer partici- pates in the Trench National Honor Society of which she is Treasurer and she is the Circulation Manager of the Rebel Review. She is also a member of the French Club, Sigma Chi Iota, Tri-Hi-Y, Goldentones, and Quill and Scroll. Jennifer plans to attend Gadsden Junior College and Auburn University where she will major in Pharmacy. Choice Students Jrom Class of ’66 Even though this is Alexander Johnson's first year at Emma Sansom, he has proved himself very capable. Alexander has entered various essay contests and the science fair where he has gained much recognition. He is a member of the Span- ish Club. Next fall, Alexander plans to enter Jacksonville State College and major in Mathe- matics and minor in Philosophy. Alexander is going to work toward a Doctorate in Mathematics and then perhaps teach in college. Peggy Thrasher is one of the most outstanding people that the Senior Class is honored to have. She is a member of the F.H.A. and the Art Club. Outside of school Peggy likes reading and most sports. After graduation she hopes to attend Birmingham Baptist Hospital School of Nursing where she will train to become a nurse. Jerry Liles has participated in the French Club and for two years was a member of the Rebel Band. He ranks in the upper ten percent of his class and has been on the honor roll ever)’ year at F.mma Sansom. Jerry is a mem- ber of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He has been nominated by Congressman Jim Martin as a candidate to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Alicia Stone who is vivacious as well as beautiful contributed much to her class during her four years at Sansom. She is Treasurer of the Goldentones, President of the F.B.L.A., a member of the F.T.A., Tri Hi-Y, Quill and Scroll, and typist for the Annual Staff. Alicia plans to attend Jacksonville State College where she will major in speech. She is also an active member of West End Baptist Church where she is Church Organist. L. L Recognized as Senior potables Ralph Muskett is noted both for his academic and sports activities. Ralph is a member of the Hi-Y, French Club and French National Honor Society. The students of F.mma Sansom recog- nized his good personality and abilities when they selected him as Sophomore Favorite. Ralph has been a member of the Student Council for three years, a member of the S-Club for three years, during this time he participated in all phases of sports. Evelyn Ledbetter is very active in various clubs at Emma Sansonv-Among these clubs are: French Club, Annual Staff, Quill and Scroll, Mu Alpha Thef , National Honor Society, Goldentones and is Historian of the French National Honor Soci- ety. She has maintained an A average in all her schoolwofk and plans to attend college and major in Secretarial Science. f s a� J thie tics 123 Gallant Rebels surge onward in game against Anniston. Injuries Stun Victory Over Story of DANNY CLAYTON TOMMY CHRISTIAN Left Halfback Right Halfback You fought all the way . . . Johnny Reb.” I Rebels hang on to ball as the)' are downed once more- to suit odiyrtliant Rebels as tfi ime again, defending the honor and another year whet� the enerafek were and the strong. Emrpa Saprom smiled glass as the memory of her bravery The words to that ballad seemi marched into battle” time fame of a beloved teen-ager real and the battle to the quti at them all through her subtley led her army on The fightin Rebels were molded into shape by superior Coaches Heath, Pilitary and Muskett. The first battle was lost to age-old rival Gadsden but the glory came when the Rebel flag floated proudly over defeated Etowah as they took the field in the enemies own ter- ritory. But the injuries in the foray were many and left Emma San- som's army depleted and spent for the remainder of the season. 125 1965 Jootball Zeam SllTTOC—-Mgr. Mike Chitwood, Terry Sprayberry, Paul Perry, Jack Hampton, Wayne O Bar, Don Williams, Ralph Manchen, Allan F.n trek in Charles Pinkston, Mike Wofford, KNEELING—Mgr. Ste p Curtis, Danny Clayton, Tommy Christian, Ralph Muskett, Larry Mabrey, Ralph Latimer. Chesley Smith, Willard Robershaw, Donnie Nance, Ray Freeman, Head Mgr. Barry McCulley, STANDING— Crx ch Gary Muskett, Jerry Haynie, Jimmy Battles, Carl Stedham, Rpikt Gardner, Donnie Reed, James Ingram, Jimmy Usry, David Sullivan, Bubba Mathis, Phil Robertson, Ronnie Cox. James WilMafms, Coach Ben Pillitary.Jlead Coach George Heath ROGER GARDNER Quarterback JERRY HAYNIE Left Halfback JAMES INGRAM Left Tackle JAMES MATHIS End 126 Zeamwork Js the Key to Victory COACHES Gary Muskeft, Blackie Health—Head Coach, Ben Pilitary v (ip Rebels-Dfren Season Against Tigers The Rwels opened their season by clash- i� g vith ytfi? 4iadsden Tigers at Murphce Stadiun Thejpirited Rebels dominated the first halfot play and led the Tigers by a score of 6-0. Then the Tigers came back in the last half tying up the score. Then they slipped by the strong Rebel defense making the score 12-6 as the clock ran out. Gunjereville Stops Rebs The Rebels looked good as they halted tne—(juntersville Wildcat , during the first half of the ball game A «erics of penalties stunned the Rebel offensive squad and opened the way for the Wildcats wiwk.came back strong in the second half. She wild- cats wound up the game with a 7(5-0 score which was certainly not an easy victory over the hard fighting Rebels. I Somebody sure does want that ball! Aetion Packed Thrills in Every Game aSHHHP TSBIXVHmw n • ■ Rebels charge ahead to gain yardage. MANAGERS Barr McCully, Head Manager; Steve Curtis, Mike Chitwood DONNIE NANCE DONNIE REED Right Halfback Right End Oxford Edges Past Rebels Thc Rebels lechth ball game during the first half by a scSreof 20-1 -l Vl Y el low Jackets drove hard into the Rebel defense only to be stopped by the unmatched strength of the Sansom boys, llj ftebels then took over the baJL-but an Oxford interception turned the tide once again. l£he Jackets then managed to slip by for another touchdown and PAT, leaving the score 21-20. Rebels Halted at Homecoming Theypirited Fort Payne Wildcats upset the Sansom Kebeft at Homecoming by a score of 19-O The determined Rebels were plagued by a series bles and penalties which gave the Wildcats a safe margin throughout the game. Rebels Tripped Up By Talladega With continuing drives and successful pass plays, the Talladega boys were able to pick up a sizeable lead over the Rebels by halftime. Although the Rebels came back driving hard and scoring their first touchdown, the Talladega boys finished the game with a 28-6 victory. oil Over Anniston Sighing Rebels upset the strong Anniston pullctags for their first big win of the Season by a ■Sof 14-12. Sansom's victory was molded from their tireless defense and their offensive strategy which was sparked by the wildly cheering fans. Principals greet as opponent teams go to battle. LARRY MABREY DAVID SULLIVAN JOE ELKINS Left Guard Center Right Guard RAY FREEMAN Fullback 130 PHIL ROBERTSON Right End WILLARD ROBERSHAW CHESLEY SMITH Center Right Guard JIM USRY Right Tackle Jt’s Not Whether Xfou 1965 SCOREBOARD We They 6 .... 12 0 20 20 . . . . Oxford 21 0 ... . Ft. Payne 19 6 . . . . 28 14 . .. . Anniston 12 12 7 0 7 6 .... . . . . Arab 27 Win or Cose Rebels Overthrow Etowah TheJ igh-spirited, fired-up Rebels tallied for a shocking victory over th tywah Blue Devils in a hard fought battle at the Pe TK wAeiigkl Attalia. This was a game wbffh made hitfory, foKjhis was the first time in sevehlAng ygir that the Rebels came up on top in the annualstrSgjft u-tweeri the two team sc Thf'Toartng crowd of over 6,000 Rebel fans cheered their team on for a vioory of 12-7 over the strong Devils. This was a living example of courage and determination on the part of the Rebels who tallied for a hard fought victory. 131 Good luck boys.” Rebels make another move toward the victory over Anniston. Rebels Upset By Aggies The) Albertville Aggies managed to slip past the fired-up Sansom boys in a close game nearing the end of the season. Al- though this was one of the finest games played by the Rebels, it resulted in a victory for the Aggies. Iv ebels spotted the Ag- gies their only touchdown of the game when the ball sailed over the head of the kicker who was then caught in the end-field. This run of bad luck for the Rebs left the at a 7-0 score. Rebels Bow to Knights 'The hard-driving Rebels were halted by the Knights from Arab) due to the passing of Jerry Ponder. The Rebels opened up the second half with a spirited drive to the goal line scoring their first touchdown of the game. As the clock ran out, the Knights added two more touchdowns to their list and ran the score up to 27-6. 133 Boys, you know better than to fight over the ball! 1965 STATE TOURNAMENT Trophy—2nd Place Pep triggers Rebs' spirit at games. '65 Rebel Zeam Js Rumer-Up in State Championships 1965 SEASON RECORD V e They 71 ■ ■ 49 50 . . . Butler . . 74 59 . . 55 49 ... .. 55 69 ... . 44 Gadsden Invitational 65 .... . . 66 73 .... Marshal Co . . 71 NEAC 65 .... . . 51 49 .... . . . Albertville . . 37 63 .... . . Anniston . . 60 42 . . . Butler .. 73 49 .... .. 57 28 . . 32 County Tournament 62 . . 40 52 .... . . 50 88 . . 60 59 .... . 43 52 . . 40 58 .... . . 53 51 . . 45 79 .... . . 50 64 .... . . 72 73 .... . . 82 43 ... . . 53 Regional Tournament 53 .... . . 46 62 Stale Tournament 63 ... . . 49 54 .... .. . McGill . . 44 58 .... .. . Lanier . . 62 135 Many Hours of Practice Prove Profitable 7 i— —i ' -T --- [PUw l ounger Mas Bright Juture B TEAM KNEELING-Jimmy Maples. Allan Hudson. David Haynic, STANDING—Coach Gary Muskett. Don Gaskin. Oris Conwell. Mitch Franklin. Jimmy Battles, Johnny Brooks. Robert Stephens, Oscar Gray, Bill Wright, Mike Wofford. Bobby Cooper. Jeff Archer. Gary Watkins. Coach Walter Holt 136 1965-66 A TEAM KNEELING—Michael Dupree, Manager; Barry McCully, Head Bowen, Jimmy Thompson, David Moore, Walter Holt, Charles Danny Clayton, Jerry Haynie, Aaron Edmondson, Coach Gary , Mike Couch, Manager. STANDING—Coach Walter Holt, Eddie Jimmy Usty, Jimmy Williams, Roger Gardner, Terry Copeland, AARON EDMONDSON EDDIE BOWEN ROGER GARDNER JIMMY THOMPSON Guard Guard Forward Guard 137 'asketball Js fio. I Sport With Rebel IIMMY USRY DAVID MOORE TERRY COPELAND DANNY CLAYTON forward. Center Forward, Center Guard Guard 138 Onward!!! says Jimmy No fair hitting on the head! Awkward way to shake hands. Returning and 'Determination Combine for a Zhrilling and Smting Season. i v ftfSlr' IMS Si ; . ■ Tr ■ U fc; sk c--v i r 4 + • ■� -« Uiyr - i M . %G5! i r. t • r. H£« v 44 -IZ SfcS m 1 iw ;• � ¥% km. L+ 7t« r gjfcg rfy M � - r : ■-.vi w:+ ' - i v t ! ; «E 3 jViSSy 3 L� . ! .•- .TU-I ■w r, l 1 - «tISBi ■L .V. 7 ■ v f-ru W rji 4 � V - '• . f : . Ur “ •V 4 '� - • � 4 14 JW fe vi IV y Basebalf Season Starts Sartu at Sansom' i • .TS rT, SZij v ,t Y ■ . - .- •7 + mt .■ %.• rf - Cv wm Jkv Inset—Gary Watkins FIRST ROW: Billy Wright, Don Gaskin, Bobby Cojfrer, Willard Robershaw, James Williams, SECOND ROW: Randy Berry, Mike Couch, Charles Wren, Ralph Muskett, Terry Cdpeland, Jerry Haynie, Danny Clayton, Arron Edmond- son, BACK ROW: Douglas Hill, Charles Payne, David Moore, Jimmy pry, Greg Wagnon, Walter Holt, Jimmy Thompson, Bubba Mathis Inset—David Haynie r Vu) 1965 SEASONS SCORES We They 6 .... 2 0 .... 5 2 8 8 .... 6 4 . . . . 2 2 Anniston .... 3 - 9 .... .... 6 2 10 5 1 1 .... 4 COACH Walter Holt 143 Cheerleaders Add Qlamom Cheerleaders Contribute to Rebel Spirit They watched each skirmish and never tired o f urging couraged a fired-up, trophy-bound basketball team or They diligently prepared themselves by attend ng Alabama; they faithfully learned new yells and |we(e game. At last they were ready prepared to give thei Till thy banners reach the sky.. their charges on. They cheered and en- to a second-in-the-state championship, a clinic for cheerleaders at the University of chosen to cheer at the All-Star Basketball and they did their job well. 144 to Athletics FIRST ROW: Gail Griffith, Carolyn Amos, Becky Oakes, Debbie Williams, SECOND ROW Linda Oden. Shelia Mayes, Barbara Bowen THIRD ROW: Cheryl Slaton, Head “B” Zeam Cheerleaders Appear at “B” Zeam Basketball Qames Left to right: Deborah Brown. Phyllis Warren. Ruth Davis, Man Rowell. Head; Gloria Moore. Sandra Dodd 145 146 Organizations BELLANN STEWART Editor .Annual Staff Captures -? Members of thqx Annual Staff are selected by the sjxjnsor of the yearbook. To be considered for membership a student must have a ”B” average and must be recommended by two teachers. Staff mem- bers are chosen from the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Classes. In addition to publishing the annual these students sell ads and carry out a magazine campaign to help finance the cost of publication. This year the Christ- mas Ball was sponsored by the Annual Staff. EDITQ SEATED L. to R. Alicia Stone, Bellann Stewart, Evelyn Led Cindy McMahan, Cathy Watson, Cynthia Cress, Mary Helen lA t er, IAL STAFF Yvonne Mayo, Kay Smith Ired, Susan Kerr STANDING L. to R. Lynn Gray, - “Old times at S.S.M. ” With 1966 talisman CINDY McMAHAN Assistant Editor RAY COX Business Manager ALICIA STONE Typist MRS. AULTA CORBETT Sponsor business sir :SS STAFF r Com, fcaro Diffce SECOND ROW—Dennie FIRST ROW—Tommy French, Janice Dodd. Karen Abney, Ray Com, Carol Cox Lee Ashley, Liz Colegrove, Sherry’ Vest. Billy Wright, Loretta Yates.jlhnda Hurtt Smith. Front to back Karen Wall, Donna Wall. Jean Archer. Gail Ryan. Ex a Knowles. Charlene Vinson. Wanda Couch, orker yrenja $pjnks. Paula Vinson. Becky Williams. Linda Smith. Gail Sartin. Jennifer Shrum. Frankie Moore. Roxic the Bickle, Don Turner. Larry Moloek, Miss Go xlson Mr. nsor, ut a very f a buffer- a fort was got off to : float. As started on before the did, often ght. It paid realise they ality which ass division took top rs. This di- le toughest s more evi- lere else, daces went “Mr. and respective- class cars, took first HOMECOMING QUEEN AND COURT—From left to right—Chri McMahan. Susie Heath, 'I unior; Gemma Knight, � Sharpton, James es leol freshman; •• Heath escorted by han; Sophomore maic . escorted by Wayne ? maid, Judy Rogers Leon McCoy; Senioi y Black escorted by and Homecoming a Cornutt escorte y Thompson. ceremony then close applause. lay night on the fi iree Stadium our and her court wei 1 for the admiratioi ity crowd of friends and staunch Rebel si is uic «uuicucc beauty of t BICKLE dates waite Edit()f __ the announcer tc —----ners Finally, Terry broke the silence The Emma Sansom High School LINDA SMITH band, under the direction of Mr. Business Manager Billy “Rip” Reagan and drum Scivu y advisers to ena newspap • be impi Postej partmefi (Ci Ho Higt Anal ers att Howard October Spoil lege S ciation progrtf high with High David Regi Seibef tion faj ’d Fame chool alma ior, fame, ........... ‘ the end justifies the means”, that no matter how one attains this ■NTHxqrOWM, w 5� Ssayu DECEMBER REVIEW December was really an action- bama Insurance Company put That’s hen eedirig chicl lUSC jad an nge ingero fifi nger— lot me Tecna drag ever ra- in nse do drive know. al exc en t ho die ►on enc thing tax nerve to nge chic at stal le live The ie of tr iy, tho admit guet in- jure act I m ch (Copie Union Tempe dents were takefi to the recrea- tion room where lthey were serv-1 ed refreshments. Mrs. Arnold, Mn and students app successful effort the overall lunvu, Aid v ail I “C” scholastic average. 'Goldentones It has come to my attentior that there are still a few stu- dents at Emma Sansom that dc not know the purpose of th Goldentone Choir. They seem t have the impression that the GT: are Miss Tatum’s PC’s! This is certainly not true. Th Goldentone Choir is a mixec chorus made up of sophomores juniors, and seiiiors who hav« exceptional musical abilities. Members must possess goo moral and religious standards an they must also maintain a certain scholastic average. Membership is by audition and the new members are “tapped” in the Spring of the year. The purpose of the choir is to maintain and improve music standards at Emma Sansom High. The choir also furnishes entertain- oriess gh at rr’.us ghter igs of rry-gc a lan filled re; ed by ntt Simp are ke al make it Be cai philosopl criticize be different me ranma oansorn oiuueni Com MISS GLENDA GOODSON el Driv Sponsor of d, rott Rebel Review' and id his 1 Quill and Scroll e used for cleaning up the wood- work around the building. cavcrw n i i i i ♦ Quill and Scroll Recognize journalists i ! SEATED Sponsor, I Mahan, Linda D Jennifcr hoim Sccrctary, Frankie Moore—President, Belai n Stewart—Vice President, STANDING: Miss Goodson— , Linda Smfth tren Abney, Ray Cox—Treasurer, Alicia Stone, Eyb Knowles, Charlene Vinson, Evelyn Ledbetter, Cindy Mc- Spinks, Donna Wall, Janales Dickie, Mar ’ Allred vfMcmou pmirooc t n iron noua on i orials RTH IT! dley Central High school in was a legend even before player in the ville Banner. vs’ All-American. in d, Ten- idual passing and total offense records this ing two SEC records for accuracy. wns, passed for ten and averaged 150 yards fense. r of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, (from 1966 Alabama Orange Bowl Brochure) Steve Sloan? Choosing Truth, Honor, Char- him shift from one foot to another; gesture ids; scratch his head, and ask: “What do you Dose be )ace: i ness jrioi eath Rebel Rand Rationally Known For two years the Emma Sansom Rebel Band has been rated the Greatest Band in Dixie. Each year members of the band rank high at State Contest and always return with by the best bands in the South and each time Emma Sansom a Superior rating. The Mid-South Marching contest and the Tri-State Band Festival, held each year, are contests attended by the best bands in the South and each time Emma Sansom receives top ratings. The director, Mr. Billy Rip” Reagan, was selected one of the ten best band directors in the nation. The drum major, Richard Brown won a trophy at Mid-South contest and the Tri-State Festival for being an outstanding drum major. The majorettes brought home a trophy from the Tri-State Band Festival, which took place in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1965. This year the band attended the Mardi Gras again as the first honor band” of the Krewe of Mid- City. Richard Brown DRUM MAJOR 1965 Trophy GREATEST BAND IN DIXIE Patsy Comutt HEAD MAJORETTE 152 MAJOJtflT Left to right: Patsy Comutt, Head; Phyllis Sosebee, Mary Ann pellamy. Janice Dodd. Kay Smith. Carol Elliott, Susan Kerr Jf confed rates Left to righ Judy Addison. Sherry King. Anita Elliott, Bfck Davenport, Judy Rogers. Cynthia Cifess Yvonne Mayo 153 Rebel Rand 147 Strong BASS CLARINET FIRST ROW: Carolyn Gray, Yvonne Snyder, Patricia Pend- ley SECOND ROW: Becky Freeman, Cathy Gamble PERCUSSION FIRST ROW: Gene Hollis, Jeff Williams, Lanny Thomas. Dennis Diffee. Charles Lowery, Mike Williamson, SECOND ROW Bennett Effort, Tommy French, David Herndon, Mike Snead, Ralph Howard. Donald Wheeler 154 TRUMPET FIRST ROW: Mark Comutt, Ralph Wilbanks, Michael Turner, Danny Alexander. Larry Lewis, Sandra Guyton, Debra Johns, Regina Cherry. Donald Grant. Gene Norris SECOND ROW: Rickey Fann. Gary Watkins. Kenneth Garrett. David Bowen, Gene Guined, Eddie Brown. Danny Ray. Don Winters, John Lawder, Johnny Chambers THIRD ROW: Tommy Tan in, James Putnam, Jimmy Early, David Peek. Robert Norris, Tommy Rutherford. Don Tucker, Kenneth Abney, Myron Horton, Ricky Anderson OBOE L. to R. Cathy Watson, Becky Daven- port. Tommy Morgan FIRST ROW: Don Turner, Tommy Smith, Tim Hutchins, SECOND ROW: Eugene Lankford, Robert Tilly 155 CLARINETS KNEELING: Carol Chance. Cindy McMahan. Sylvia Cornutt. Joan Oiks, Linda Mullinax, Judy McClure, Shannon Isbell. Linda Cline. Bonnie Williams. Lynn Gray. Mary Beardon, Naomi Hinkle SECOND ROW: Carol Cox. Brenda Cagle. Sammyc Oden. Dixie Minatra Charlotte Davis, Janet Howington. Betty Hampton, Sharon Atkins, Rciina Hopper, Ann Stephens. Sheila Acray THIRD ROW: Patsy Copeland, Joan Turner, Donna Yancey. CharUne Crawford, Patsy Garmany. Rolland Pack. George Wilburn. David Coley. Janice Wood, Janice Hoge. Chessie Howington FRENCH HORN FIRST ROW: Johnny Chambers. SfoCry King. James Bond. Yvonne Mayo, Deland Wooten SECOND ROW Rickey Fann, Gary Watkins, Robert Norris, Don Winters, C. J. Westbrook SAXOPHONE FIRST ROW: Becky Davis. Judy Almon. Carol Elliott. Marilyn Coley, Nancy Duck. Brenda Jack- son SECOND ROW: Danny Phillips. Cris Waits. Billy Willard. Steve Black, John McFarland TROMBONES FIRST ROW—Mark Stackhouse, Johnny Wigley, Mike Underwood, Byron Davis, Scott Allen SECOND ROW—• James Culberson, Ronnie Watts, Mike Manderson, Greg Ward, Bill Allen Rebel Rand Practices Cong Hours for Perfection FLUTE FIRST ROW—Kay Mackey, Patsy Comutt, Cynthia Cress, Kay Smith. Phyllis Sosebee, Susan Kerr, Sherry Neal SECOND ROW—Deborah Creel, Carol Nichols. Anita Cowan, Linda Frost, Charlene Vinson, Liz Colegrovc, Vivian Ne Smith, Connie Gaines, Gail Tilly Student Council jCeads S.S.M. Zkrougk Ckallenging year The tmma Sansom Student Council is an organization whose MmCare to maintain and improve the school spirit, to establish better understanding between faculty and students, to insure a sincere respect for law and order, to encourage students to keep the buildings and grounds clean, and to encourage a feeling of responsibility among students. lie officers for a scholastic year are elected by the entire 6nt body. The officers this year are: President—Jimmy Thompson, Vice-President—Terry Copeland, Secretary—Mary Ann Bellamy and Treasurer—Carolyn Amos. Previous to the election of officers the candidates campaign for a week. Campaign managers first speak to the student body at a special assembly; then on election day the candidates speak. These speeches are campaign promises” of the candidates who hope to be elected. During the year each officer is responsible for carrying out his duty. SEATED: Mr. Johnson—Sponsor, STANDING: Carolyn Amos—Treasurer, Terry Copeland—Vice-President, Mary Ann Bellamy—Secretary Student Council Sponsors Confederate Hall FIRST ROW: Terry Copeland, Carolyn Amos, Mary Ann Bellamy, JimrrJr Thompson, Mr Johnson, SECOND ROW: Kathy Brothers, Kathy Deal, Karen Vest, Patricia Pendley. Cheryl Preston. THIRD RClW: Jimmy Early, Patsy Elliott, Brenda Robertson, Barbara Bowen. Beverly Mize, Judy Rogers, BACK ROW: Leon McCoy. Tonwny French. Jimmy Usry. Walter Holt, Ralph Muskett, Randy Berryr. Danny Clayton Office Wo Aid Administration In a high schooLthk size of Emma SansonyWeyould not function adeqtBftely or efficiently without the as- sistance of capable students who have offered outstand- ing service to the student body and faculty of our school. These girls with the excellent training and valuable guidance of the commercial department have made the perform- ance of our office staff a valuable asset. SEATED: Carla Bright. Gail Snead, Mrs. Henrietta Peeples, Regenia RUtherford. Judy Spurlock, STANDING: Sherry Callan, Paula Brown, Shirley' Gilley, Linda Pari®! Brenda Comutt, Janig England, Saratha Byers, Mary Blanks FIRST ROW—Miss Martin; Sponsor. Anita Elliott, Carolyn Amos, tfelyn Ledbetter, Beverly Mire. Donna Morgan SECOND ROW —David Coley, Walter Holt, David Herndon, Becky Myrick National Monor Society Recognizes Students With “K” Averages Membership in this society is based on four standards: Charactt r ship alone is not the sole basis for membership. To be eligible, however, a junior or senior must have a scholasti two C's. This is a fixed requirement. The Chapter has attempte 1 standing pupils in the freshman. Sophomore, Junior and Senior cl s: to all pupils maintaining a B average in each subject during the who have all A's” in each subject each six weeks for the year. Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. .Scholar- standing of all A's or B's and not more than to raise the standards by recognizing out- •ses by presenting certificates of scholarship ar and awarding Scholarship medals to those National Honor Society Officers President .... Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer David Hemdon . . David Coley . . Anita Elliott Carolyn Amos FIRST ROW—Mrs. McKee; Sponsor, Jennifer Shrum. Anita Elliott, Evelyn ROW—Ralph Muskett, Walter Holt. Ronnis Watts, Joey Willingham, David Peggy Brooks, Linda Smith. SECOND drench Rational Honor Society Accents Achievement La Societe Honoraire de Francais (French National Honor Society) is an organization for students who have excelled in French. Membership is based on scholarship and character. A student must have an average of 92 or above in French, and an overall average of 85 or above in all other subjects! f student may have no more than two C's for semester averages and no D's. y- The final selection according to the Constitution is made by the ponsor and the Principal. Their purpose is to stimulate interest in the study of French and to reward higly scholastic attainments. Their project for this year was Operation Santa Bryce which made Christmas more enjoyable for the patients at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. French National Honor Society Officers President Vice Preiidenl Secretary Treasurer Historian . . . Joey Willingham Ronnie Watts ... Anita Elliott . Jennifer Shrum Evelyn Ledbetter Mu Alpha Zketa Ced by New Sponsor The Mu Alpha Theta is an organization that forms a keener interest in mathematics, develops sound scholarship in subject and promotes en- joyment of Mathematics around the high school students. No student shall be recommended for consid- eration until he has completed two years of col- lege preparatory work and is enrolled in the third year. He shall have no grade less than a B in Mathematics. He shall have a B” average in his general high school work, with no grade less than C”. Mu Alpha Theta Officers Vice President..................David Herndon Secretary ......................... Anita Elliott President ...................... Danny Clayton Treasurer ...................... Richard Brown FIRST ROW: Evelyn Ledbetter, Danny Clayton, David Herndon, Anita Elliott, Richard Brown, david Coley SECOND ROW dAw d Se £harleS, w,ren- ®arry McCulley, Pem' Brooks. Eugene Guined. Tommy Tarvin, Mrs. Hefner—Sponsor THIRD ROW Ronnie Watts, Linda Tully, George Wilburn, Walter Holt, Joey Willingham, Jerry Pullen, Robert Bellamy, Gary White Sigma Chi Jot a Cates Zoufrfl Redstone A'sem! 7 Sigma Chi Iota (Science Club) tries to increase the knowledge of science to students, to help them perfect their skills in science and it htlpsj hf to give service in our community and nationyic The Sigma Chi Iota also helps to bring abou a better understanding of the importance of science in our daily lives. Each individual mem- ber is important, it is his duty to help carry out the program of science clubs of America. Every member is required to take a science course each year he is in school and each member must participate in the annual Science Fair. Sigma Chi Iota Officers: Vice President. Ronnie Watts; President. Tim ins; Secretary-Treasurer, Anita Elliott Hutch- % FI RSI ROW: Shannon Isbell, Jane Mitchell. Cathy Foster, Carol Elliott, Eva Knowles, Ray Cox, B IIjnn Stewart. Jennifer Shrurn, Frankie Moore. Anita Elliott, Mrs. Bowen—Sponsor, Linda Smith Barry McCully, SECOND ROW: Pendley, Carol Cox, Lynn Gray, Sherry King. Sammy Oden. Anita Oman. Cathy Gamble. Ronnie Wa ts, Robert Bellam), Pegg Brooks, Nicky Jackson. THIRD ROW: Patsy Thompson, Joan Turner. Rachel Griffin Linda Preston, Deborah Crad, Becky Rogers Rodger Hicks, Bonnell Hughes, Bertis Ray, Mickey Brewster, BACK ROW: David Coley, Tim Hutchins, Joey Willingham, John McFarland, John Allred, Kenneth Garrett, David Bowen, Tommy Tarvin, Ted Mielke, Roland Pack FIRST ROW: Miss Tatum, Janice Hare, Sandra Dodd, Bellar Mize, SECOND ROW: Jack Kelly, Jimmy Williams, Nancy 1 bee, Brenda Comutt, Mary Adair, Andrea Williams, THIRD R Betty Hampton, Sheryl Preston, Alicia Stone, Charles Payne, Allen, Mark Comutt. Ronnie Watts, Julian Knight. Kenneth C rrett Stewart, Sylvia Comutt, Patsy Comutt, Judy McClure, Beverley rod, Kay Mackey, Barbara Bowen, Evelyn Ledbetter, Phyllis Sose- W: Lee Ashley, Janice Fowler, Jennifer Shrum, Peggy Brooks, |ACK ROW Mike Couch, Dennis Hubbard, Jesse Lackey, Bill QoldcHtoHCs Sing a Variety of Music Music education does not stop with gradua- tion; music continues to influence the spirit of man through all his life—sometimes as a per- former; sometimes as a member of the audience. Because this is true, the more comprehensive the background, the greater the value of music throughout our lives. The music classes at Emma Sansom develop this background by performing and listening to many types of music throughout the year. The members of the Goldentone Choir are selected by audition. They furnish music for special assemblies at school, make numerous appearances at civic clubs, P.T.A. meetings and churches. It is quite an honor for a student to be chosen for membership in the Goldentones. OFFICERS SEATED: Alicia Stone—Treasurer, STANDING: Janis Fowler—Secretary, Dennis Hubbard—Vice Pres., Mike Couch—Chaplain, Jimmy Williams—President 164 Kebelettes S Record With 33 Members Composed of select female voices, the Rebclettes entertain many organizations through the year as well as performing num- erous assemblies and school programs. The members are selected from all classes after auditions. This group was organized in order to give more of our talented students an opportunity to perform. Emma Sansom students should be very proud of the Choral Department for it represents our school with dignity and culture. This year's Rebelette group is the largest since its organization and is expected to grow as more talent comes to Sansom. FIRST ROW: Linda Frost, Sandra Putman, Dixie Minatra, Becky Murray, Diana Pratt. Sue Vinson, Diane Brock SECOND ROW Carolyn Gray. Sherry Neal. Charlotte Ponder. Sherry Meadi. Kay Bullock, Susan Bowen, THIRD ROW: Joan Oakes, Karen Vest. Linda Oden, Candace Mackey, Jessica McGee, Elizabeth Hum, BACK ROW: Sherry Conner, Ann Cowan. Becky Williams. Kathy Fowler, Patsy Thompson, Kathy Morrow. Joan Hood, Susan Perkins Not pictured: Wanda Langston, Pat Mangrum, Shicla Oden, Charlotte Davis, Janis Gregory, Sharon lAtkins 165 FIRST ROW: Mrs Boyd Betty Bearden. Linda Hester. Sandra Dodd, Sherry Kin,;, SECOND ROW: Belann Stewart, Deidra Cornittt Patty Rouch, Kathy Brothers. Candy Mackey. Sherry Means. Becky Davis. Mary Ann Bellamy, THIRD ROW Alicia Stone Dixie Mina tree, Joyce Han by, Hilda A an, Debby Johns, Bonnie Williams, Kay Bullock, Linda Smith FOURTH ROW Sherrv w,mnCroS:!ndwGuyt0n’ PatSy Copeland. BACK ROW. Rachel Griffin. Patsy Thompson. Yvonne Mayo, Kathy Gamble, Karen Wall, Becky Murray. ?- c.J. Sends ‘Delegates to Convention Future Teachers of America is composed of all students wh the necessary qualities of character, scholarship and leadership Week. purpose of the F.T.A. is to learn about the opportunities in teaching teacher, to foster the development of student leadership, and mainly of education. : idering teaching as a career and who V sponsors all of the activities during cultivate the qualities essential in a encourage students to enter the field F.T.A. OFFICERS FIRST ROW: Betty Bearden—Pres., Linda Hester—Vicc-Pres., Sandra Dodd—Secretary, Sherry King—Treas. SECOND ROW: Mrs Boyd—Sponsor, Sherry Conner—Historian, Cathy Gamble—Librarian, Betty Hampton— Parliamentarian, Becky Murray—Chaplain SENIOR FBLA MEMBERS FIRST ROW: Carolyn Amos, Linda Parks, Historian; Beverly M zf, Donna Morgan, Diane Southern, Gail Snead, Barbara Puckett, Linda Turner, Dorothy Warren, Patricia Jones, Sherry Armstrong SECOND ROW: Mary Adair, Sandra Pope, Janice Agan. Janie England. Paula Lambert, Gemma Knight, Pat Archer, Deidra Cofnitt, Secretary; Ann Cowan. Linda Mizell, THIRD ROW: Brenda Spinks, Betty Bearden. Gail Sartin, Jeanette Countryman, Cherjrl Slaton, Judy Spurlock, Sandra Alford, Sherry Vest, Brenda Comutt, BACK ROW: Debby Williams. Elaine Elkins, Gail RyU, Mary Sherrell, Regina Rutherford, Alicia Stone, President; Shirley Holly, Treasurer; Mrs. McDonald, Sponsor JUNIOR FBLA MEMBERS FIRST ROW: Linda Hull, Joyce Sudberry. Deborah Brown. Brenda Jackson. Sherry Callan. Paula Brown. Patsy G rnutt, Janice Hare Jean Archer SECOND ROW: Louise Gilbert, Saratha Byett, Charlotte Davis, Gloria Wagnon. Mary Blanks Faye Reed, Sherry Connor, Man- Rowell, Linda Darnell, THIRD ROW: Rut Davis, Rhenetta Parris, Marsha Kerr Brenda Decker, Charlene Crawford, Judy Rodgers, Dianne Brock, Gail Archer, BACK ROW Becky Davenport, Calva Gaskin, Sandra DeHart. Janice Fowler, Becky Freeman, Vivian Ne Smith 7. B.CA- Works for Superior Award Future Business Leaders of America—Chapter 754, was organized in National Business Teachers Association of America. The club is affiliated The f .B.L.A. is one of the largest and most active organizations at Emma ar{d develop competent, aggressive business leadership. First place citations and awards presented to the chapter and chapter in the State for the past three years; first, place for outstanding exhibit at report at convention; first place in spelling competition; first place for vention for the year 1965. lace tor The F.B.L.A. is sponsored by the State and National Associations. High. The purpose is to create include: Outstanding chapter • first place for outstanding in chapter at con- 167 FIRST ROW: Mrs. McKee, Peggy Brooks. Linda Smith, Becky W lliarfis. Rhenetta Parris. Leon McCoy, SECOND ROW: Donna Wall, Sandra Dodd, Betty Bynum, Bonnie Williams, Shirley White, Path Pilgram. Kay Mackey, Sylvia Cornutt, Cindy McMahan. THIRD ROW: Mike Buttram, Harvey Knight. Chessie Howington.J Beth Hampton. Nancy Elrod, Anita Elliott, Evelyn Ledbetter Jennifer Shrum, Sherry King, FOURTH ROW: Jerry Pullen. TeJ Miilke. Ralph Muskett, Barry McCulley, Cheslev Smith, Yvonne Mayo, Janice Dodd, Mike Sosbee, FIFTH ROW: Eugene Lankfoiti, Rhy Cox. David Herndon, Donnie Nance, Ronnie Watts, Joey Willingham. SIXTH ROW: Frankie Moore, Don Gaskin. Jimmy Early, Walter Holt, Myron Horton, Tommy Tarvin French Club Promotes Understanding [ Th French Club served as treasurer of the Alabama State Federation of French £Kibs Convention last year. lOuryflub was the host club forstate convention which was held at the University of Alabama. OFFICERS President: Peggy Brooks Vice Pres: Linda Smith Secretary: Becky Williams Correspondence Secretary: Rhenetta Parris Treasurer: Leon McCoy Sponsor: Mrs. Geneva McKee FIRST ROW: Carol Elliott, Jessica McGee, athy Dial, Lynn Turner, Rtfxie Sharpton, Kath Brothers, Cathy Watson, SECOND ROW: Anita Cowan, Vernalea Walker, Joan Turner, Pat: Roch, Linda Preston, Cathy Gamble, Cynthia Cress, THIRD ROW: Mickey' Brewster, Rolan Pack, Roger Hicks. Larry Williams, David Bowen 168 FIRST ROW Miss Pauline Reeves, Kathy Foster, Becky Thompson, juian Bowen, Linda Cline. Diana Forrest, Jeannie Forrest, Darlene Allison. Dianne Hannah. Miss Helen Perman SECOND ROfcj Johnnie Fox. Karla Sanford, Cathy Dial, Cynthia Kilgro, Gayla Gattis, Judy Davenport, Delrita Ball THIRD ROW: Joannf Ratledge. Pam Pilgrim, Sherry Means. Peggy Thrasher, Mary Wilder Dianne Taylor, Vicki Entrekin, Patricia Hare, Linda McCiAdl Ernestine Addison FOURTH ROW Jean Hammett, Cathy Fowler Susan Kerr, Sue Vinson, Alice Hand. Belann Stewart. Marf Ann Bellamy. Ramona Lankford, Sheryl Preston, Sandra Buck- ner Deborah Butler FIFTH ROW: Wanda Buice, Linda Suggs. Eilen Clayton. Karen Abney, Sandra Patton, Joan Kennedy, Beverly Brown, Mary Helen Allred, Eva Knowles. Rita White. Kky Bullock BACK ROW: Lee Ashley. Dianne Locklm, Kathy Morrow. Rachel Griffin, Hilda Daniel. Linda Taylor, Kay Smith, fchtssie Howington 3.H-A- Caunches School Projects H.XT JTlin organization that helps promote a gro ung ilppreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking, it emphasizes the importance of worthy home membership and encourages democracy in home and community life, and provides whole- some individual and group recreation to further interest in home economics. For their projects this year, the F.H.A. sold cook- books and chances on a 24 cup perculator. Qualifications for F.H.A. membership is open to any school pupil who is regularly enrolled in a homemaking class in junior and or senior high school. One who has been so enrolled is entitled to become an active member of any chartered F.H.A. chapter. OFFICERS Hilda Daniel. Charlene Vinson—Reporters; Eva Knowles—Secretary. Kay Smith—Vice President; Peggy Thrasher—President; Karen Abney—Histori- an; Mary Bellamy—Parliamentarian. D.S. Program Mas 24 Participants The DECA Club is composed of DE students who non objectives and interests in that each is studying a specific career objective. Purposes of the DECA Club are to develop a respect for education in marketing and distribution which will contrib- ute to vocational competence. Also to promote understanding and appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship in our free, competitive enterprise system. DECA members learn to serve as leaders and followers and have opportunity for state and national recognition that they would not have otherwise. DECA OFFICERS President, Donnie Knight; Vice President Thomas Underwood; Secretary-Treasurer. Diane Klebine; Report- er. Patsy Hopper DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION MEMBERS fHATED: Mrs Gladys Murphree, Gail Baker, Peggy Hall, Shirley Black, Diane Klebine. Butch Hamme. Carolyn Gamer, STAND ING. James Duncan. Charles Huff, Patsy Hopper, Danny Stephens, Margo Gnssman, Ricky Brooks, Jackie Osh, Thomas Under- wood, Kyle Beddingfield, Brent Thomas, Carolyn Smith, Donnie Knight. Ronnie Leftwich 170 FIRST ROW Judy Carroll, Ronnie Cash, Charlotte Epperson, Bobby Cole, Margaret Freeman. Clara Fletcher SECOND ROW: Mr. Weaver, Mearl Bums, James Ryan, Gordon Rodriguez. Kenneth Pollard, Sharon Harris, Mary Farley, Shirley Baker, Sherry Simonton BACK ROW: Danny Hancock, Ricky Erwin, Joe Mackey D.O. Zrains Students for Suture {fob Opportunities the Diversified Occupation club is an or- ganization of students enrolled in the Coop- erative training program. The purposes are to furnish opportunity for social contact, to develop leadership, personality and to teach Responsibility. youth Council Wears Cases outh Council is an or- ganization which reaches not bnly our school, but also all other high schools in our coun- ty. This club was organized in order that young people of our city could get first hand information of how the cojffft government is being run.Qtljd Youth Council participates i|i_ a number of activities including being chosen for jury dutf on Friday of each week. IRST ROW: Jimmy Reid—Governor, Ray Cox—Lt. Governor, Brenda Jackson cr r r jggs—Treasurer, Sherry Neal SECOND ROW Mary Adair. V.ck. Entrek.n, Rachel Griffin va Knowles, Butch Hamme THIRD ROW: Hilda Daniel. Joyce Hanby. Kathy Harris Charlene inson FOURTH ROW: G nnie Edwards. Mary Sherrell, Donna Yancey. Vivian Nc Smith. 7anda Buice BACK ROW: Myron Horton, Ralph Wilbanks. Billy Williard, Ted Mielke, Roger icks, Harvic Knight 171 Zri-Hi- V Slogan . . . The Tri-Hi-Y is a Christian organization which teadefs service to the home, school, and communit)'. It is a fellowship of high school girls who are com- mitted to a Christian purpose. The Tri-Hi-Y is not a sorority, fraternity or social club. The Tri-Hi-Y helps high school girls discover and accept basic Christian principles as guides in their daily activities and Ktheir association with others and with God. (TljpTollowing are characteristics of Tri-Hi-Y clubs: A roup of high school students banded together around common interests. (h part of, and sponsored by the Young Men’s Christian Association. International in scope. Christian in emphasis. Non-denominational. Democratic in practice. , A service organization. An organization which can be fitted to the needs of high school age girls in any setting. Treasi Danii Mize, Kerr, Hurt ROW FIRST} Gail secoK Chairr Karen Pilgrin FI RSI ROW : Mary Ann Bellamy—President. Dcidra Cornutt Vic President. Mary Sherrell—Secretary, Wanda Buice— s irer, SECOND ROW: Miss Robinson—Sponsor, Hilda ids. Bclann Stewart, Carolyn Amos THIRD ROW: Beverly Linda Suggs, Betty Bearden. FOURTH ROW': Susan Debbie Williams FIFTH ROW': Karen Brown, Linda SIXTH ROW' Loretta Yates, Kay W'hitten SEVENTH Peggy Brooks, Jennifer Shrum. Rita White BACK ROW: Shirle Black. Alicia Stone, Linda Tully, Linda Smith BETA TRI-HI-Y ROW: Miss Owens—Sponsor, Mary Allred—President, rcher—Vice Pres., Sharon Gaskin—Secretary-Treasurer, ID ROW : Maty Rowell—Chaplain. Jean Archer—Program in THIRD ROW'. Chessie Howington, Brenda Jackson, Abney, Sherry King. Kay Smith FOURTH ROW': Pam Linda Frost 172 DELTA TRI-HI-Y FIRST ROW: Patsy Copeland—President, Patsy Thompson—Vice President, Shannon Isbell—Secretary, Sheila Oden—Treasurer, Mrs. Pruett—Sponsor SEC- OND ROW: Naomi Hinkle, Carol Cox, Jan Hayes THIRD ROW: Marilyn Coley—Chaplain, Freda George Mary Anne Barnes, Vickie Bynum (not pic- tured) Pure Zhoughts Pure Words Pure Aeturns GAMMA TRI-HI-Y FIRST ROW: Cathy Gamble—President, Linda Preston—Vice President. Anita Cowan—Secretary, Patty Roch—Treasurer, Miss Thompson—Sponsor SECOND ROW: Sharon Atkins, Cynthia Cress, Jessica McGee, Sammyc Oden, Brenda Robertson, Cathy Dial, Susan Bowen BACK ROW: Kathy Morrow, Lynn Gray, Sherry Neal, Phyllis Warren, Linda Oden 173 FIRCT ROW: Tommy Christian Carolyn Amos Cheryl Slaton, SECOND ROW Barry McCulley, Chesley Smith, Danny Clayton. Arron Edmonson THIRD ROW. Mike Couch. Donnie Nance, Jerry Haynic, FOURTH ROW Joe Elkins, James Williams, Will- ard Robershaw. Terry Copeland, FIFTH ROW: Ralph Muskett, Mike Wofford, Douglas Hill, SIXTH ROW: Phil Roberson Ray Freeman. J«mmy Th psnn Eddie Bowen. SEVENTH ROW Carl Stedham. Larry Mabrey. David Sullivan. Walter Holt.' Roger Gardner, BACK ROW: Jimmy Williams. Bubba Mathis, porfiie Reed, Jimmy Usry, James Ingram S” Club Molds Club is an organization composed of the must play at least sixteen quarters in football in baseball. Cheerleaders letter after Banquet of Emma Sansom. basketball, be on the full years of service. In order to receive a monogram, A” team and play at least 28 FIRST ROW: Jack Kelly—President. David Wiggonton—Chaplain, Tod Milke. Larry Dobbs—Treasurer, Leon McCoy—Vice President, Mr. Hardy, SECOND ROW: Danny Murick, Ralph Wilbanks. Myron Horton, Frankie Moore, Dennis Simpson, THIRD ROW: Ray Cox, David Bright, Gary Henry, Ronnie Watts, Phil Allred, BACK ROW: Mike Burttram. Haney Knight. Steve Smith, Sidney Ellis, Ronnie Cox, Not pictured: Bob Underwood—Secretary Mi- 1J Attends Pre- youth To create and stimulate Christian character among mfale students of Emma Sansom High School is the ambition of the Hi Y. In order to be a member, one must hare a good scholastic average and be in good standing with the faculty. 174' lJ SEATED: Linda Preston—President, Patsy Thompson—Secretary STANDING: Linda Cline. Becky Thompson. Jean Watts, Sherry Means, Diane Robertson, Mrs. Dean—Sponsor BACK ROW: Vicki Bynum, Jane Mitchell. Rose Perkins, Rachel Griffin, Marguar- ette Curtis, Steve Bullock, Jack Hampton Zeenage Book Club Encourages Jnterest in Reading The riembership is open the first month of school to all students whe fnjoy reading. The project of the Teenage BotcClub is to circulate great books among the membership, to beconp acquainted with the lives of the authors and to hear a brief review of these at each meeting. IRST ROW: Hilda Daniels—President, Brenda Jackson—Vice President. Linda Damell—Secretary-Treasurer Rachel Griffin ocial Chairman. Wanda Southern, Mrs Browning SECOND ROW: Rebecca Hathcock. Becky Oakes, Renee French, Rita White, lecky Smith. Linda Preston, Ellen Clayton, Mary Wilder. Cibrary Club Honors How faculty Members This organization’s purpose is to be a service agency to Bur school and community by circulating books, maga- zines, and pamphlet materials to students and faculty memhjfrs. Staff members are selected by the librarian through recommendation of faculty members. They must .be above average in dependability. Art Club Members Do Decorations Through our art club, many people re- ceive extra training in art and they find an outlet for their artistic talent. The members must maintain a C” aver- age and be present at half of the meetings. Assembly programs, P.T.A. meetings, and Pep Rallies are enriched by the efforts of the Art students. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Edwards—Sponsor, Anita Cowan—President, Carol Elliott— Vice President, BACK ROW: James Putman. Wanda Buice, Delrita Ball—Treasurer, Charlotte Kelley, Roger Ausmer—Secretary, Cathy Griffith SEATED Cathy Griffith, Andrea Williams, Becky Rodgers, Ralph Wilbanks, Robert Norris, Miss Owens FIRST ROW STANDING: David Wiggington, Sue Vinson, Becky Murray, Linda Watts, Debbie Buchanan, Ramona Lankford, Sammye Oden, Irran Butler BACK ROW: Rodger Duke, Dennis Simpson, Ricky Cornelius, John McFarland. John Aired, Alexander Johnson Spanish Club—flew Organization at sfl Emma Sansom High. School Every last Wednesday in each month the Spanijh Club m ?ts in Room 18 and enjoys an interesting program concefnmg he--5 the Christmas program this year Miss Dora Meyers of San Antonio, Texas, was the guest speaker. This delightful lady delivered a most club has proved to be a true asset to our school. nteresting talk to the members. This newly organized 176 FIRST ROW: Mrs. Corbett. David Coley, Shirley Black, Mary Ann Bellamy, Shirley Baker. Karen Brown, SECOND ROW: Randy Berry, Tommy Christian. Darlene Boggs, Judy Carrel I, THIRD ROW: James Bickle. Ronnie Cash, Tommy Brown, Becky Cox, Roger Brothers, Bill Allen. James Autwell, Peggy Brooks, FOURTH ROW: Wanda Buice. Betty Conwill, Eddie Bowen, Ellen Clavton, Danny Clayton, Robert Bellamy, BACK ROW: Jimmy Stephens, Jim Chambers, Edward Battles, Richard Brown. Richard Brooks, Mike Brewster, James Bramblett, Jerry Alexander, Not pictured: Dennis Beck and Bobby Cole Mrs. Corbett's Homeroom Winner of Red Cross T)rwe Each v r at Emma Sansom 'the Jun- ior RecT Cross has a membership drive to rai funds for Red Cross work. As an incehtog to the stodents the Annual Staff offers a free page in the yearbook to the homeroom raising the largest amount of money. For four years Mrs. Corbett’s Homeroom has won this honor. HOMEROOM OFFICERS President—Randy Berry Vice President—Danny Clayton Secretary—Shirley Black Treasurer—Peggy Brooks 177 179 Homecoming Js Highlight of the trjjf. football Season Homecoming ... the day they all come back—the successes and the failures—all. They return seeking a face, a room, a feeling—something everlasting and changeless in a world of constant change. They come back asking of us a moment caught in time yand we give it—such as we may ... rite-day was October 1, 1965. Queen Deidra Cornutt was crowned, the parade umbeial doy i the street while the Greatest Band in Dixie” blared fo th its tribute. The game was played and lost to Fort Payne 19-0, the graduates who came were satisfied and went home to put away their memories. Whether one is a graduate or is still attending dear old Sansom High the good times at Homecoming are—never forgotten. r 1965 HOMECOMING COURT Left to right: Wayne O'Bar, Carol Eliott—Sophomore Maid; Walter Holt, Shirley Balck—Senior Maid; Jimmy Thompson, Deidra Comutt—Queen; Leon McCoy, Judy Rogers—Junior Maid; fpris McMahan, Susan Heath—Freshman Maid are selected to represent homerooms in Homecoming im. 3gram. sz Students i'awe Classes t'arli) Many hours of work go into the making of decorations. Each class want theirs to be the ’best’ . When Homecoming time rolls around, all pitch in and do their part. - r«« All work frantically as parade time grows near. to Horn in Decorating . . . Because of the lack of parking facilities, the decorating took place in a new location off Wall Street. ‘ 'greatest Band itt Dixie” As the Greatest Band in Dixie lifts its feet to the opening strains of The Rebelairous , the 1966 Homecoming Parade begins. Begins Homecoming Parade of 1966 Emma Sansom Homecoming Queen, Deidra Cor- nutt rides in her place of honor in the 1966 Homecoming Parade. Susie Heath and Carol Elliott represent the Freshman and Sophomore Class as Maids for Homecoming. With the clashing of cymbals and the thunder of drums, the 1966 Emma Sansom High Homecoming Parade begins. This day, which is the highlight of the football season, begins w feeling which usually accompanies a Sansom Homecoming. The crisp alt, tion, the hard work put forth to produce a float. All this is present cars, and the cheerleaders pass in orderly review. With the theme, Bufferin for Ft. Payne , we watched tons of purpii gold, white and gray crepe paper float by—all arranged in masses on cars, in bunc Ies, and even on sculptured chicken wire shaped like an aspirin bottle. We felt a genui te satisfaction on seeing the finished products before us, even though we did have to blisters, cuts, and scratches, but all this seemed small, knowing that we part in creating memories that will never be forgotten. that certain the anticipa- the band, the doctor a few d done our hai foro me Ju ged as the best float in this year’s Homecoming competition was the float created by the Sophomore Class. D E Or Sophomore Entry Wins Homecoming Competition Rebel Band leads parade Alumni Return to Relive Old Zimes. . . Emma Sansom High we love thee, thus we pledge our vow . .• 190 08t Rebel Spirit We‘Il get ’em next year,” says Blackie. Coach Pilitary and team with ball that won State Championships in '27. Sigma Chi Jota Pinning of new members 'Th Sigma Chi Iota pinned twenty Science Club members year. The Science department faculty was invited to partici- pate in the assembly program along with the former Science chlB rfiembers. The fable was decorated with the traditional colors; red and Mut?; The centerpiece was a colorful poinsettia arrangement with red candles lining each side of the table. Students chosen into the Sigma Chi Iota have attained an overall scholastic average of a C”, have a B average in all science courses taken. Each member is required to take a science course each year he is in school and above all—he is required to set for himself and the club, high standards to be accomplished only by self discipline. Each new member was pinned with a red and white ribbon which sym- bolized the Sigma Chi Iota colors. Stars Sail on Rebel £and 1965 Christmas Rail Yes, they really did-—stars fell on Rebel Land. That crisp December evening the air around Emma Sansom's lunchroom was filled with stars and the eyes of at least five lovely girls were filled with stars. The music from Mr. Reagan's band added sparkle to the yuletide mood; the brisk efficiency of annual editor Bellann Stewart and her faithful assistant, Evelyn Ledbetter added a touch of practicality to the overall splendor of the evening. Starry-eyed class beauties, Dixie Minatra, Brenda Robertson, Kay Smith and Gail Sartin added their own luster to the night. Shimmering beauty queen Linda Smith lent her own special glow and the night was truly alive with the stars that fell and continued to fall on Rebel Land. Sometimes it's just fun to watch others dance. french Rational Honor Society Jminds P La Societe Honoraire de Francais of Emma Sansom High School held its annual tapping ceremony on Febru- ary 11, 1966, in the school auditorium. The old members were dressed in purple robes. The ceremony was centered around a cloth-covered table bearing a flower arrangement and the ribbons for the new members. The ribbons were red and white, symbolizing the Society's colors. A large replica of the club emblem was at the right of the table. An arrangement of greenery was placed on each side of the table. The new members for 1965-66 were: Sylvia Comutt, Janice Dodd, Sandra Dodd, Betty Hampton, Eugene Lankford, Ted Mielke, Rhenetta Parris, Tommy Tarvin, Shirley White, Bonnie Williams, and Becky Williams. New members proudly display French Honor Society Emblem 196 L. to R.—Peggy Brooks, Anita Elliott, Muskett, Ronnie Watts, Walter Holt. David Herndon, Evelyn 1965-66 MEMBERS Ralph Muskett spoke on the qualification of the French National Honor Society fr Jennifer Shrum BACK ROW: Joey Willingham, Ralph The candidates were nominated from the various clubs participating. Rebel Review Sponsor 1966 Bellamy 1964-65 Valentine Queen crowned her suc- Rebel Review Staff presented Miss Good son with corsage. a Kay Mackey, Sylvia Comutt, and Patsy Comutt entertain at program. Valentine Program The Rebel Review Staff gave a tea for the candidates and faculty after the program. Tragic moment when Jerimiah kills Moonyeen. “Smilin' Zhrough The house lights dim and go slowly out ... The: stage lights come up and the curtain opens on jLkrixly English garden ... The magic begins—Pat Morrow, of schoolwide niusipdl fame, becomes grouchy old John Carteret; konald Norwood, young and full of life, becomes gentle Dr. Harding; Marilyn Wynn remains her love- ly, vivacious self in the form of Kathleen Dungan- non. Through it all, Mooyeen Clare, wistfully portrayed by Kathy Payne, waits at the trellis of the little green gate ... just at the end of the road ... as her memory' pervades the play and her romantic death casts Poeish overtones on the action. Thespians and stage crew will never forget the long rehearsals and the excitement of being behind the footlights—the highest moment for audience and cast come, doubtless, when that black-hearted villian, Travis Garrett in the guise of Jerimiah Wayne, ''shot” poor Moonyeen and an old gentleman in the audience rose and exclaimed, My God! He's killed her! Hey doc! There seems to be a twig out of place. Vivacious Marilyn Wynn brings to life, the role of Kathleen “Lightning Little John recalls moments of youth when he and Moonveen were to be married. 203 {juniors Sponsor Annual {Jr. -Sr. Prom sssr The 1965 Jf.-Sr. P om was a rollicking success with enthusiastic (junjprs decorating the E.S.H. lunchroom once again for another memorable dance. It has become a tradition that Juniors sponsor the dance for the Seniors, and every year the Junior Class always comes up with a creative idea for a theme and decorations. This year’s theme was ... Fairyland”, and with the faithful assist- ance of Mr. Jack Little and Mr. Tom Nichols, the stu- dents even managed to have a white bridge with water lilies floating on the crystal water and, believe it or not —a few gold fish managed to get in the cool water. The Auburn Knights furnished each Cinderella and Prince Charming with the music to fit each mood, wheth- er it was a simple waltz or the monkey” and jerk.” Everyone thought the Auburn Knights were great and one wouldn't be surprised if they were invited back again. To everyone with an imagination it was a great dance, but to the Seniors it meant more than just another dance, for the Junior-Senior Prom is the last dance for a Senior; but a Senior will always have those memories of standing on the bridge and getting a picture made, saving that once beautiful orchid, and dancing to the last number as another Junior-Senior Prom drew to a close. The old times at a Junior-Senior Prom are not forgotten. 205 V M fjr.- 8r. Pm Cimam “Old Zitues ’ ’ for Seniors V We're not getting our picture made another tim graduation— 1 The morning of graduation day is like any other morning in Spri yet overhanging and permeating all is the quiet feeling of farewell, off the seconds and relentlessly cancels out each activity that we as so :i say good-bye ................................................................ to tardy bells ringing .................................... to Mr. O’Tinger whistling and humming as he sweeps the to morning devotions ....................................... to participating in band concerts............................ to the muffled laughter of students hurrying down the hall to afternoon -announcements ................................ to late slips and admit” slips ............................ to pep rallies.............................................. to mimeographed tests—cost: 1? per page..................... to special assemblies, tappings, to dances ................. hall The entire day like any day— je clock in the downstair hall ticks late with high school. We silently And thank you we whisper, toward our places, the old times At last we understand; finally we know what the others tried to tell us: the gym will always resound with the words, yells, and music of the halls will ever ring with the sound of Our Laughter; the classrooms will never clear of Our Learning; the Old Times There Will Not Be Forgotten! Good-bye, good-bye. Then as the organ begins to becjcon us, all together for the last time, and scenes and faces come rusli into mind. Our Years; We Have Our Solemn Moments The largest class in the history of Emma Sansom graduates—there was only standing room in the gym. LEFT—Mr. Briscoe gives the introduction for the program. RIGHT—From the organ comes the familiar sound of Pomp and Circum- stance,” as Seniors march in. CONCESSION « STAND Advertisements Goodyear Tires General Electric Appliances IRA PHILLIPS TIRE SERVICE 297 Meighan Blvd. GADSDEN, ALABAMA 212 KAY SMITH. Mejor.He STOWER'S INSURANCE AND REALTY CO. 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OWENS LUMBER COMPANY WESTERN AUTO STORE 515 Broad Street Alabama's Largest Western Auto STORE 231 GADSDEN PRINTING COMPANY Kyle Avenue Alabama City, Alabama Leon Jones Electric Your Dependable Appliance Dealer 221 South Third Street Phone 7-2582 GADSDEN, ALABAMA STANLEY'S MEN'S STORE Located at 508 Broad Street in Gadsden FLOYD BEDDINGFIELD GENEVA BEAUTY SALON Zenith GE Frigidaire ISBELL-HALLMARK V. J. ELMORES Located at Alabama City Shopping Center Gadsden, Alabama Jack Ryan President Cecil Aultman V-President L C. Waldrop Secretary W. H. Walker Treasurer Dafford Brewster Recording Secretary 233 GADSDEN BUSINESS COLLEGE LESTER'S CAFE MRS. BROOK'S HOMEROOM Rewarded for Good Conduct The Rebel Band .. The Beauties_ these Old Never t3e Jorgot ten Rebels Relive “Old Zintes Zb ere With 1966 Zalisnuw Well, Rebels it’s that time again most of you have received a 1966 TALISMAN and it is nearly time to say good-bye to another school year at Sansom. To the Sen- iors, this is a final farewell, but the memories that have been made at Sansom will be a token that we carry with us the rest of our lives. The years we spend in high school are the most cherished ones. These years have been filled with many activities and experiences—from the happy classes to the boring ones, to the unforgettable memories that are formed at Homecoming—the building of floats, the Homecoming Pageant, the parade, and the game. The lovely beauties will always remember the thrilling mo- ments of the Beauty Pageant. We have the memories of the dances—Christmas Ball, Confederate Ball and the Jr. Sr. Prom. We have seen the lunchroom change from a joyous spring night in a fairyland to the starry” winter evening at Christmas. Some of us have the honor of remembering the tapping ceremonies. The thrilling and tense moments at basketball games—especially at State Tournament. There is always the wondering of who got Valentine King and Queen. All of us hold the honor of having the greatest band in Dixie”, even if we aren’t in the band. We have the memories of the Jr. Sr. Play—the serious moments of Smilin' Through to the fun-loving play, The Perfect Idiot . And Seniors—we have the memories of Graduation. That one special night that happens only once, when we step forward to receive the purple covered diploma that has twelve hard years of work behind it. This special night that ends all our fun in high school. Don’t worry Freshmen, your day will come and you too will appreciate these memories; but there are some things that we can’t always remember in detail. That is the purpose of this 1966 TALISMAN, to supply you with memories; which in the future will be immeasurable. I want to thank personally the people who have helped make this book, without the help and encouragement of these people you would not be reading this today. First, I wish to thank Mrs. Aulta Lee Corbett, my advisor, without her help and wise assistance, this annual would have probably been one big jumble. To Cindy McMahan, my assistant, Ray Cox, business manager, (who thought up all those silly captions) and Alicia Stone, my typist, (who thought up all the dumb captions), go my thanks, because they were so helpful and encouraging. We all four learned, that there is a lot of fun in hard work. For doing an especially hard job on the copy, that has such a sentimental touch, thanks to Miss Glenda Goodson. My thanks go to Evelyn Ledbetter for interviewing all the beauties; she was also a great help in planning and decor- ating the Christmas Ball. My appreciation is extended to Benny's Studio, for their good pictures, to Buddy and Polly who have helped make the row a little easier to plow. I wish to thank Mr. Jim Robbins, Taylor Representative, who has taught me a great deal about an annual this year, and who gave me courage to make some of the new changes. I especially want to thank the teachers and you, the student body, because an annual is the students. Without you, students, there would be no TALISMAN. Last but not least, I wish to thank the Annual Staff, for doing your work efficiently when I asked it of you. Now as you go your separate ways, not knowing if happiness or sorrow will cross your path, hold the thoughts of your days spent at Emma Sansom High as the happiest of your life. Turn to this book which cap- tures the best of students and adults, and simply say ... Old Times There Are Not Forgotten. 236 Bellann Stewart TALISMAN EDITOR „Autographs 237 238 240 TAYLOt PUBLISHING COMPANY %