Springville High School - Tiger Yearbook (Springville, AL)

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In the summer of nineteen hundred twenty-six, a small class of eleven was planning to return to Springville High School, as Senior I’s. In the summer they found that the school board was working to place the school on the accredited list. They heard if they succeeded, as a result of this the school would be a consolidated one. This would mean that a bus would run from Margaret, bringing seven to join their class. This was accomplished, and on the sixth day of September, nineteen hundred twenty-six, school began. There was a grand opening. On the first day, as the audience was singing, “Showers of Blessings,” it began to rain. This made every one feel that the year would be a banner one. The members of the faculty this year were entirely new. Our Prin- cipal, Mr. Leatherwood, having had twenty-six years of experience in teaching, could ably manage those under him. We had with us Miss Nan- nie Higgins as Music Teacher, and Miss Lurline Greathouse as Home Eco- nomics Teacher. The latter was a very popular one with our class. She was always willing to assist any of us in time of need. We will always reverence the memory of the many pranks which we “pulled” during the year, especially “April Fools Day,” when the students all played truant. Then came the Junior-Senior banquet. Due to the influence of some of our friends from the Junior class, six girls from our class were chosen as maids, which we consider quite an honor. The summer passed quickly with gaiety, almost before we realized it. School has started again. This time more in earnest for we were to be Senior II’s. We had lost our beloved Principal and some of our other teachers, but others just as capable had taken their places. In our Senior II year we could boast of having several members of the basketball team. Also the school presented three plays in which our class was well represented. One of the most interesting events of the year was the annual debate between fhe Dixie Rainbow and Moore Literary Society. The Moore’s won, much to the regret of the Dixies. May the second, a night long looked forward to, came with great ex- pectations realized. The Junior-Senior banquet, one of the most long to be remembered incidents of the year.

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CThe Rocket VIRGINIA STANSELL Dixie Rainbow Literary Society; Class Historian ’29; Best All Round Girl; Who’s Who ’29; Art Editor of The Rocket; Play Cast ’28’29. We praise her modest worth. ALMA STINE Dixie Rainbow Literary Society Secre- tary ’28; President '29; Class President ’27; Vice-President ’28; Class Prophet ’29; Bas- ketball ’29; Assistant Joke Editor of The Rocket ’29; Best All Round Girl ’28; Sweet- est Girl ’28-’29; Who’s Who; Music Club ’29; Play Cast ’28-’29. Full of laughter, full of fun, full of life a happy one. MIRIAM WALKER Moore Literary Society Vice-President ’29; Cheer Leader ’29; Music Club ’28-’29: Most Independent Girl ’29; Who’s Who; School Pianist ’27-’28-’29; Play Cast ’27- ’28-’29; Assistant Circulation Manager of The Rocket ’29. Sweet is her nature, but sweeter is her face, and dear in our heart she holds a place. JAMES WATSON, “Jim” Moore Literary Society; Boys’ Basketball ”29; Music Club ’29; Play Cast ’28-’29. His bark is worse than his bite.

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September the sixth, nineteen hundred twenty-eight, we again en- tered dear old Springville High School. This time as Seniors, with all the glory, honor and dignity that attends Seniorships. All along through the years we have gained a few new members, and for various reasons have lost others until the last year we have fifteen. This year has been the most profitable one in many ways. “Stunt night” our first school event of the year, was of interest to all the school. The Senior III stunt won first prize among the Senior stunts. This year our class has four boys and four girls on the basketball team. We feel that they really make up the force of the team. Our beloved Principal has proved himself our friend and counsellor these last two years. In time of our most severe trials he was ever ready to offer aid and sympathy. All through our High School days Miss Perry has been a cheering comrade, constantly aiding us. She has never been known to refuse to help any of us. To these and the other teachers we are indebted for the efforts they have put forth in helping us to attain the goal which we have sought to attain. And now as we are assembled in the auditorium of our Alma Mater, this evening our feelings are all of joy and happiness. Yet we feel a wave of extreme sorrow at the thought of parting with all the faculty and stu- dents, and most of all our dear class mates. Perhaps never to meet again, as we are here assembled. Our hope is that we have fought a good fight, and we feel that we deserve the reward. Virginia Stansell.