Alexander Park High School - The National Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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Then we were Sophomores, and we felt as if we were really progressing. The school building had been painted and shrubbery had been set out in front of the school. That was the year that Mairzy Doats became so popular and everyone was learning to do the jitterbug . Everybody was meeting new people and joining the new clubs that had been formed by the school. Girls were still swooning over Bing and people were wondering if the war would ever end. Also if June ' 45 would ever come! But it did and next we were juniors and the girls were wearing Sloppy Joe sweaters and the boys were sporting flashy bow-ties and bright suspend- ers. We had dances and parties sponsored by the different school committees and clubs, and we were proud to show off a quite successful athletic teams. Frankie ' s crooning was all the rage, and people were humming Chickery Chick. And yet again were we wondering if the school term would ever end. And then, finally, came the great day. We were Seniors! At long last. More than one of us will remember coming out in the now traditional downpour of rain to register in school. 1 say the ' now traditional ' downpour because every year yet, when comes that certain fall day to register in school, also comes a downpour of rain! But this downpour didn ' t seem to dampen our spirits. We were Seniors! And were we proud to leave the waiting lines out in front while we marched down the hall to register in the Library! And prouder yet to march down front to take our seats in the first few rows of chairs in assembly programs, in the auditorium. We have many memories to look back upon and reflect upon silently with now and then a chuckle. Thoughtful memories, joyful memories, tearful mem- ories and proud memories. Yes, we are proud to be Seniors! Proud of the boys and girls who have been outstanding in our sports, athletics and classes. Proud to be the Senior class of ' 47 from A. P. H. S. Nancye L. Coffey

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iaM Will ahil y eJtatneht State — V ir inia County — Norfolk City — Portsmouth We, the Senior class of 1947, being in possession of a crammed mind and well-trained memory, being about to pass on into manhood and womanhood, do hereby declare this our last will and testament. We hereby revoke and make void any former wills and promises made while we were in sound or unsound minds. Section I Article 1; To our parents we bequeath the love and appreciation for their trying to see us through school life. Article 2: To A. P. H. S. we leave our excellent example as students. Section II Article 1. To the faculty we leave the admiration of the senior for their taking insults and wise-cracks as horrnless little jokes. Section m Article 1: To the Junior class we bestow oui well-earned treasurers. Some of these are the senior dignity, unusual wit, splendid grades, and the privilege of being Pets of the school. May the juniors use these to their and others advantage. Article 2: To the Sophomore class, who will soon be Juniors, we bequeath all the mistakes we hove made. We learned much by these mistakes. We leave all the paper, chewed-up pencils, and chewing qum found in our desks and behind the radiators. Article 3: To the Freshman class, who will soon be Sophomores, we leave the art of being handsome and beautiful so they will be able to get hooked in the years to come. I, Bob Anthony, will my quiet ways to Pete Respess. I, Miriam Drew, will my athletic ability to Mary Wadford. I, Rqy Bracy, will my physique to Hughland Lamm. I, Barbara Jeon Smith, will my ability to come to school and work to Nedra Nave. I, Howard Crowson, will my athletic ability to Billy Saunders. I, Betsy Walsh, will my good grades to H. A. Barton. I, Doris Cooke, will my genteel ways to Ruby Shrader. I, Joke Pryor, will my good looks to Ray McDowell. I, James Hardee, will my studious habits to Dorothy Hasty. I, Ramona Estep, will my late hours to Mary Harper. I, Robert Henderson, will my jealous ways to Jean Raley. I, E( die Hedge, will my ability to skip school to Jimmy Blount. I, Clarence Lathon, will my motorcycle to Mary Crutchfield. I. Joyce Keros, will my pleated skirts to Adele Odom. I, Dervid bpetrks, will my ability to walk the hall during class to Fred Hudgins. I, Ronald Stephens, will, my c[bility to be at school on time to Dervid Rimmer. 1, Ross Brannock, will my patience to Meirilyn Turner. I, Jo Ann Ruthford, will a happy single life to Fremces Anderton. I, Rery Ward, will my curly hair to Mctrgerret Warren. I, Alton Bremnock, will my smile to Peggy Miles. I, Kenneth Brown, will my etbility to shoot the bull to Jim Anthony. I, Billy Eason, will my big feet to Pearl Morgan. I, William Kubrick, will my empty head to Josephine Lassiter. I, Dorothy Maham will my eibility to get what I want to Dolores Lassiter. I, Dana Sumner, will my stubborn ways to Borbetra Cornwell. I, Richetrd Gillette, will my studious ways to Bobby Page. 1, Rowland MatJiews, will my appeal to women to Charles Tartte.