South Girard High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Phenix City, AL)

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Smivr Message Education is the preparation for knowledge and it is the imparting of knowledge in proportion to that preparation. We, the seniors of 1961, are proud to combine the es- sentials of education received from our Alma Mater, South Girard High and are prepared to go forth into the world to use all of our abilities to the utmost and to find that function of vocation for which we are best fitted. To the Juniors, a reminder of the seven lamps ofwisdom: Courtesy, Tolerance, Loyalty, Ambition, Courage, Honor and Imagination. These are theroots we possess, you must seek them. Thanks for your splendid cooperation and we do wish you a successful course.

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HOWARD WILLIAMS LULA WILLIAMS Sister Asst. Secretary Tri-Hi-Y, N. O. T. Success is the goal that I'm searching for. KARY WORD Staple Delay not the things for tomorrow. ANNIE P, WRIGHT Pearl Tri-Hi-Y, Chorus. Success comes to those who accept it. Pictu re Not Available CLASS FLOWER Tea Rose CLASS COLORS Pink and Black CLASS MOTTO: We have crossed the bay, but the ocean lies before us.

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611155 flisfrfry By: Charlie Mae Sumbry The discovery of the Class of 1961 It was only four years ago, September 8, 1957, our class entered the corridors of South Girard High School its Freshman year, a band of eager restless youth, seeking for more wisdom and knowledge: but re- cognized the creed that started, the road of learning is rough. As we strolled down the corridors we observed the pleasant and understanding forces of teachers chattering about their vacation and wondering if there would be any changes in the school building, faculty members or students. Suddenly, they caught a glimpse of new faces, a group of neatly dressed boys and girls, reasonably good looking and frightened. Each possessing aptitudes and talents worth finding out. At this moment, we were made welcome and became the class of 1961. During our Freshman year our home room sponsors were: Mrs. M. A. Morris and Mrs. H. M. Richmond, who were very helpful and always willing to help us to become adjusted to this great institution. Our Freshman year was quite complicated and confusing because we had to get adjusted to the new rules and standards. With the coming of the next September, we received a new name. Because of our skills in acquiring the customs of the school, we were renamed Sophomores. During this year we welcomed new citizens and also a new sponsor. Mrs. G. S. Mitchell was warmly welcomed as home room sponsor of 10th grade, section Il. Mrs. E. M. Stephens sponsor of 10th Grade, section I, and Mrs. A. Lowe sponsor of 10th grade, section III. There were a total of 83 students enrolled in the sophomore class. We greeted the smiling faces of students from Phenix City Junior High School. They were: Connie Lynn, Nadine Richardson, Annie Freeman, Doretha Brewer, Margie Nelson, Betty Scott, Gloria Jones, Gladys Griffin, Lamar Lockhart, Frank Nelson, Nathanial Obel- ton, Bill Cook, Eddie Smith, Charlie Nelson, Carl Obleton, Johne Lockhart, and Thomas Cook. In the third year, owing to an old educational custom the soph- omores became juniors. We were well accustomed to our wonder- ful environment.