Spencer High School - Spencerian Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

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GOODBYE, SPENCER, GOODBYE (A Synopsis of the play from which the Movie teas Made) The drama of the Graduating Class of 1954 is so skillfully designed it remains extremely enjoyable even though it disregards all rules of the drama. This unforgettable play is in four acts. No one author claims to have created it, for it was written primarily by the actors, with each character playing a leading role. Comedy and tragedy both appear at various stages, and sometimes a review is inserted between the acts for variety. The first act begins at that unforgettable institution, Spencer High School, now known as Spencer Junior High. Scenes of interest are classrooms, auditorium and assembly hall. The settings are all plain, showing signs of much use. Act I shows the arrival of alert, enthusiastic new faces. Early in the act, the villain Study puts in an appearance, and the suspense heightens as we wonder if Study will interfere with the enjoyment and leisure of the main characters, new Freshmen. As Act I draws to a close, we are introduced to Study's brother, Examinations, who is an even more fearful character than his brother. The Freshmen manage to emerge victoriously, however, as the curtain rings down just in the nick of time. After an intermission of eight weeks, the curtain goes up on Act II. The scene is the same, although the main characters have changed their names to Sophomores. With this advance in rank, they are now introduced to dances, concerts, and banquets. Costumes are now more elaborate and colorful. The action moves slowly until the villain Examinations again pops upon the scene and threatens to destroy the security of our heroes and heroines. However, the Sophomores manage to stagger through by the skin of their teeth, and as the curtain rings down on Act III, they are bloody from battle but not bowed in defeat. In Act III, our actors now gain the title of Juniors, and with this honor more free- dom is allowed. There are many delightful interludes, namely the Junior Senior Prom and participating in the Miss Greenwave Contest. Miss Maurice Lee and Juanita Jones made beautiful backgrounds for Miss Greenwave when they won the title of Attendants by a vote of the student body. Before the curtain falls, that dreadful villain Examina- tions peeps into view and remains defeated. Act IV is here at long last and is warmly received. The setting is most pleasing now, for we have now moved into a million dollar institution with every modern con- venience provided. Much is expected of us now, because we have every convenience that we desire. We have now made history and have become the first graduating class from this most modern plant. What a distinction! 10

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JANIE J. JOHNSON, A.B.—Mathematics; Fort Valley State College, Atlanta University . . . ANNIE M. JONES, B.S.—Physical Education, Girls' Athletic Coach; West Virginia State College . BENJAMIN F. LAWTON— Social Sciences; Savannah State College, Tuskegee Institute . . T. MELTON LOWE, A.B.—Chemistry; Seton Hall College, Lincoln University (Pa.), Rutgers University, Tennessee A. l., Meharry . . . ERNESTINE A. MACK, A.B., A M. English, Counsellor, Paine College, New York University . . . BERNARD L. PETERSON, JR., A.B., M.A.—English; Morehouse College, Virgin a Union University, Atlanta University. JOHN H. SMITH, A.B.—Distributive Education, Occupational Guidance; Savannah State College, North Caro- lina College . ETHEL T. SPENCER, Four Year Certificate—Mathematics; Fort Valley State College, Chicago University, University of Southern California, New York University, Columbia University, Mexico . . . ODIS SPENCER, B.S., M Ed.—Head Athletic Coach; Alabama State College, Advanced Study, Alabama State College . . BOOKER T STAFFORD, B.S.—Mathematics; Howard University . . OSCAR V. STANBACK, B.S.—As- sistant Athletic Coach, Physical Education; Tuskegee Institute . . . LILLIAN S. TERRY, Mus.B.—Music; Tal- ladega College. DOROTHY O. THOMPSON, B.S.—English; Savannah State College, University of Chicago, Atlanta University DELMARIE M. VERNON, B.S.—Science; Alabama A. M. College . MARY M. WARD, B.S.—Business Education; Fort Valley State College, New York Unive sity . . CARRIE M. WEBB, B.S.—Home Economics; Fort Valley State College . . JENNIE L. ALBERRY—Library Clerk; Carpenter's Business School . . . VIC- TORIA K. WOLLERY, A.B.—Secretary; Drake University. 9

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Featured in this act, also, is the participation in the Miss Greenwave Contest. For the first time in the history of the school the football squad selected the queen. I guess you know it was a senior. Who? you are asking. None other than Miss Juanita Jones, whom the entire student body felt deserved such an honor. Adding to the beauty of the queen's court are Misses Alice Bass and Alice Marshall, whose charm and person- ality added to the lovely spectacle. We are engaged in numerous activities, and our seniority is displayed magnificently in our new setting. Many hearts are sad with anxiety as the act ends. Yes, this is the final struggle. If victory is accomplished, this will be the end of our high school career, but certainly not the end of our education. The play ends in a burst of glory, with orations, music, flowers and best wishes— graduation! With this magnificent and beautiful climax, we have the well known and popular happy ending, which brings our delightful drama to an even more delightful close. 11