Alfred E Beach High School - Golden Bulldog Yearbook (Savannah, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1954 volume:

MRS. SUSAN P. WATERS This book is dedicated to a member of the faculty who has been to the family of Alfred E. Beach High School more than just an instructor. She has been a means of inspiration to her students as well as her fellow co-workers. Not only has she taken her place in the hearts of those at Beach, but in her community as well. Her vast experiencex in life, and throughout the world has made her the capable and understanding person she is today. In her work as chairman of the first annual committee she has guided the publishing of the Golden Bulldog through the years to its present high standard. And so, with humble gratitude and the deepest of appre- ciation, we dedicate to Mrs. Susan P. Waters the 1954 Golden Bulldog. Our principal is a double 'family’ man. He is head of the Douglas clan as well as the Alfred E. Beach flock. Pictured with Mr. Douglas is his wife, Veronica and their children, Orion, Olinda, and Otha, Jr. PRINCIPAL' Dear Seniors: t In a short time, you will terminate your formal education at Alfred E. Beach High School and automa- tically become Alumni of Beach. As Alumni, you will be expected to carry on the tradition of holding high the standards of Beach. It is our wish that you will continue your formal education in an institution of higher learning, but, if you don’t, whatever you do, let it reflect credit upon the training you have had at Beach. Nicholas Murray Butler lists five criteria as test of evidence of education - Correctness and precision in the use of the Mother tongue; refined and gentle manners, the result of fixed habits of thought and action, sound standards of appreciation of beauty and worth, and a character based on those standards; power and habit of reflection; efficiently or power to do. Apply the above criteria to your educational status, if they do not coincide with your status, continue your education. May your lives be useful. Sincerely yours, O. L. Douglas FACULTY and STAFF MRS. HARRIET P. BROWN Cafeteria Manager Clark University MRS. JOHNNIE B. BURKE School Nurse R.N., Ga. Infirmary School of Nursing MRS. NANCY P. BURROUGHS Physical Education B. S., Fort Valley State MISS LOTTIE F, CR OMAR TIE Social Science — Mathematics B.A., Savannah State M.A., Atlanta University Teen-Age Manners MRS. WILHEMENIA A. DEAN Social Studies A.B., Allen University Kappa — Tri-Hi-Y — Annual MISS BETTYE L. DOUSE Child Development Center B. S., Savannah State FREDERICK R. GLOVER Mathematics - Science - Health B. S., Savannah State Fire Marshals MISS MIRIAM F. GRANT Biology — Sr. Science B. S., Savannah State M. A., Columbia University Student Council JOSEPH M. GREENE English A.B., M.A., South Carolina State Athletic Director — Dean o Boys . _} MRS. GWENDOLYN H. HALLMAN English — French A. B., South Carolina State College Tau Beta — Tri-Hi-Y MRS. BESSIE M. HARDWICK Social Studies B.S., M.A., Columbia University Beach Senior Tri—Hi—Y CLIFFORD E, HARDWICK, III Biology B. S., Savannah State Citizenship Club Assistant Basketball Coach THOMAS W. HARDWICK, JR. Health B. S., Tuskegee Institute Assistant Coach — Football and Basketball NATHANIEL M. HARRIS Biology — Sr. Science B. S., A T College Dance Group REGINALD C. HARVEL Physical Education B. S., Morris Brown College Assistant Coach — Football and Basketball CHARLES L. JOHNSON, JR. Physics B. S., Savannah State Student Council — Annual LESTER B. JOHNSON Mechanical Drawing B. S., Hampton Institute Varsity Club — Annual MRS. DOROTHY R. LAMPKIN Family A. B., B. S., Savannah State N. H. A. — Health Club MRS. ELLA P. LAW English — French — Dramatics A. B., Clafflin College M. A., Atlanta University Beach Beacon JOHN H. LAW Social Science A. B., Savannah State Delta Hi—Y MRS. MARGUREITE K. LAW Homemaking A. B., B. S., Savannah State M. S., Columbia University Dean of Girls — N. H. A. MRS. HORTENSE D. LLOYD English A. B., Prairie View State M. A., Columbia University Beacon Annual MRS. LYDIA G. MABRY Social Science A. B., Savannah State M. A., Atlanta University Games MRS. WILLIE MAE PATTERSON Social Studies B. S., Savannah State MRS. MATTIE B. PAYNE English A. B., Virginia Union Univ. B. S., Alabama State Teachers College Counselor MRS. STELLA J. REEVES Social Studies A. B., Univ. of Pittsburgh Citizenship Club — Annual VERNON L. RHANEY Mathematics A.B., Savannah State M.A., Columbia University School Patrol ROSCOE W. RILEY Woodwork B.S., South Carolina State Campus Beautification MRS. ALDONIA M. SEABROOK Mathematics A.B., Florida A M College M.A., Columbia University PETER J. SMALLS Music B.S., Savannah State M.A., New York University Chorus Director MISS EURIS M. SMITH Commercial A.B., Bennett College M.A., New York University Cheerleaders — Dance Group MRS. FRANCES G. WADDELL Commercial B.S., Savannah State Beach Beacon RAYMOND W. WASHINGTON Chemistry Science B.S., Johnson C. Smith Assistant Coach — Football and Basketball CARL P. WRIGHT Music — Social Science B.S., Savannah State Band Director MISS MARY E. WRIGHT Librarian A.B., Howard University B.L.S., North Carolina College National Honor Society J uanita Editor—In—Chie ‘Dke 1954 GOLDEN BULLDOG yearbook of ALFRED E. BEACH HIGH SCHOOL 3001 Hopkins Street Savannah, Georgia Carolyn Business Manager TYPIST Lucille Evans Ruth Pugh Deloris Williams FEATURES Margaret Ware Delores Jamerson J anie Parsons Marian Fields PHOTOGRAPHY Albertha Williams Edna Hallman Samuel Richardson COPY Audreye Carter Alice Johnson Sarah Abney Albertha Blue Constance Features Earl Layout ADVERTISEMENT Katie Williams Dolly Ann Battise Mercedia Walls Irma Ford Josephine Jones Charles Louis Sports Typing Flora Associate Walter Advertising Manager Miriam Photography Joseph Art H. D. Lloyd, C. L. Johnson, S. P. Waters, L. B. Johnson—Chairman, B. A. Brown, J. H. Law. S. J. Reeves and W. A. Dean. SENIORS Joseph Wilson Chairman oj Activities Alice Bevens President Lester Smalls Treasurer COLORS Blue and Gold MOTTO We Ask Not For Rest, But Strength To Labor On.’’ Sadie Coade Secretary FLOWER Yellow Carnation Walter Johnson Financial Secretary Estella Jackson Chaplain The vice-presidents of the Senior Class are the presidents of each division. First Row: Wallace Williams 12—6, Carolyn Heyward 12—1, Minnie Mackey 12—5, Janet Colvin 12—11, Mary Cogswell 12—4, Geneva Ellerby 12—3, Robert Heyward 12—10. Second Row: Joan Williams 12—7, Barbara Capers 12—8, Joseph Greene II 12—9, Sarah Davis 12—A, and Frankie Ganaway 12—2. Standing: R. W. Washington 12—3, F. G. Waddell 12—1, W. A. Dean 12—11, and L. B. Johnson 12—10. Seated: L. R. Bolden 12-4, E. P. Law 12-8, J. M. Greene 12-A, V. L. Rhaney 12-9, N. P. Burroughs 12-5, C. P. Wright 12—7, B. M. Hardwick 12—2, and R. C. Harvell 12—6. CLASS HISTORY In the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-three, a group of girls and boys started to the elementary schools of Savannah, Georgia, having no idea that they would someday help the Senior Class of 1954 to be born. We journeyed on through elemen- tary, Junior High, and we’re now half way our heights of success. The year 1951 was accompanied by numerous historical events and the class of 1954 hope to re- member most of them. In September 1951� this class entered a beautiful new world called Alfred E. Beach in order to live successfully in the big world from whence it came. As in the case with most families, ours possessed a wide variety of assets, as well as liabilities, but we were all sure that ours was the best ever born. Our family was a large one and was divided into 13 divisions. Because of existing con- ditions in the big world, many of our brothers and sisters left us. This we regretted very much, but many new students after having ventured into the works of the great world decided to become members of our great family. Beach High got RED HOT. It was on October 24th, 1951 ' a E. had its own atomic explosion. Spon- tane combustion occurred in the chemistry lab in a small can of phosporous. A cloud of acid smoke interrupted a recital rehearsal in Mr. Small’s room. There was no one in the lab at the time, in fact, everyone was in the auditorium attending a pep meet- ing. Upon the discovery of the blaze, Fire Chief Rhaney, Mr. Washington, and the smoke eaters” were on the scene. They manned the hoses like ex- perienced fireman. By the time the Fire Department arrived, the blaze and smoke was gone. Thank God, dear ole Beach was saved! Our hearts were sad when Mr. Vick resigned as Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Vick served well in his capacity for three years. His administration has been marked by many improvements in the curriculum and the building program of the entire system. He was here. Yes, Mr. Measles visited our school in ’5 2. He came at his convenience, and pre- sented to some of the students a very unusual gift, namely, red bumps. A student’s advice to those who were visited by the gentleman was:”To stay at home for at least four days, drink plenty of tea, and stay away from their friends. This hint was suggested be- cause Mr. Measles is contagious and has no respect for anyone, regardless of race, color, creed. One of the most spectacular events to transpire in the city of Savannah, second only to the Harlem Globetrotters was the momentarily increasing, exci- ting game of volleyball, played as only the Beach High Superetts (Lady Teachers) could play. Speaking of volleyball at its best, this game was all the super- latives. Yes, it actually happened. The Mighty Super- etts tied with Physical Education Girls All Star Team. The Golden Trail, a three-act operetta was pre- sented by the Music Dramatics Department. The beautiful background, which was created by the Art Department, portrayed The Golden Trail” as it was traveled by the emigrants of 1849. There were many new organizations formed to accommodate the large number of students. They were the Kappa Tri—Hi—Y, the Alpha Hi—Y, the Cloverettes, and the Varsity Club. This year, the sisters and brothers of The Family of 54” were destined to do great things. The Basketball Team won the State Basketball Championship, and went to the Nationals at Tennes- see’s -A. I.University. Alice Bevens was elected president of the Senior Class. Ruth Simms was elected president of the Student Council, Barbara Capers was elected Editor—in—Chief of the Beacon, Juanita Gilbert was elected Editor—in—Chief of the Annual, and Joseph Burroughs was elected president of the band. Kay Francis Butler was elected leader of the majorettes, and Theda Rooks was crowned Miss Beach” at our Homecoming Festivities. The Beacon Staff won a trophy for the best edited high school paper in the state of Georgia. This was judged at the Georgia Inter-Scholastic Press Institute, which was largely attended by seniors. James Scott was elected President of the Institute, and Barbara Capers, Secretary. The school band attended the Band Clinic at Fort Valley, Georgia. They won first place in Savan- nah State College’s Homecoming Parade. They have performed at the following places: Statesboro, Clax- ton, Reidsville, Brunswick, Augusta, Fort Valley, and Pembrook, Georgia; Jacksonville, Florida, and Charleston, South Carolina. A flag was presented to the band by the V. F. W. The band has also played for the annual Harvest of Talent shows and Oper- ettas at Beach. We are now making our final preparations in high school, after which we will all, as many as possible enter college. It gives us a feeling of sadness to know that our family will be divided, but we are happy to live through the influential work of each member as he makes his contribution to the world. , ' Sarah Abney F. T. A. Treasurer Citizenship Club Honor Society Annual Lawrence Allen 6 ■ Johnnie Bacon Citizenship Club Earnest Bailey Edward Bailey Omega Hi—Y Citizenship Club Sarah Barnes Citizenship Club Band Dance Croup Chorus Citizenship Club Dramatics Alpha Hi-Y Robert Baker Alpha Hi—Y Arberta Baldwin Crossword Puzzles jrr Clarence Banks Citizenship Club Rosa Lee Batey Cloverettes F. T. A. ' LO y Dolly Ann Battiste Tau Beta Tri—Hi—Y Band, Sect. Chorus Annual John L. Beard Safety Patrol Chorus Citizenship Club Betty Beatty Beacon Honor Society Mary Lee Bellinger Band N. H. A. Chorus 0 F w Ruth Bennett Citizenship Club N. H. A. William Bennett Football Dramatics Citizenship Club Chorus Marcena Berksteiner N. H. A. Citizenship Club :JL Alice Bevens Honor Society Beacon, Asst. Editor F. T. A., Sect. Citizenship Club John Black Dance Group Florence Bodison Honor Society Dramatics Crossword Puzzles Annie Mae Blidge Dance Group N. H. A. Josephine Boles Tau Beta Tri—Hi—Y Gwendolyn Brack Honor Society Citizenship Club F. T. A. Agnes Branch Cloverettes Citizenship Club Julius Brantly Delta Hi-Y Alberta Blue Annual Teenage Manners Virginia Brinson Kappa Tri—Hi—Y Honor Society Yo tb Group Lucille Brooks Chorus Beacon Cloverettes Citizenship Club r V Marilyn Che Bee Clov Cilizer, Arthur Brown Alpha Hi-Y Barbara Brown Honor Society Beacon Citizenship Club Ella Mae Brown Citizenship Club Safety Patrol Joseph Brown Justine Brown Sr. Tri-Hi-Y Beacon v J Mable Brown Band Dance Group i '1 Rebecca Brown Honor Society Sr. Tri-Hi-Y Thelma Brown Teenage Manners George R. Brunson Safety Patrol, 1st Lt. Chorus Band Rufus M. Bryant Dance Croup William Bryant; Alpha Hi—Y Band Dance Group Safely Patrol Joseph Burroughs Band, Pres. Annual, Art Editor Altomese Burton Basketball Safety Patrol, Sgt. Cloverettes Honor Society Hermene Butler Honor Society Beacon Kay Frances Butler Band Chorus Sr. Tri-Hi-Y Dance Group Susie Mae Butler N. H. A. Citizenship Club Dance Group Basketball Catherine Campbell Teenage Manners N. H. A. f. Moses Calhoun Honor Society Crossword Puzzles Barbara Capers Beacon, Editor Audreye Carter Tau Beta Tri-Hi-Y Annual Johnnie D. Carter Delta Hi—If, President Youth Group Chorus V Henry Champen Safety Patrol Dance Group Chorus V Delores N. H. A. Sr. Tri-Hi-Y Beacon Band Louise Chaplin Beacon Honor Society Willie Chisholm belta Hi-Y Safety Patrol Chorus Youth Group Sadie Coade Honor Society, Treas. Citizenship Club Kappa Tri—Hi—Y Blonnie Ree Cody Beacon, AssL News Ed. Sr. Tri-Hi-Y V Mary Cogswell Honor Society Citizenship Club Safety Patrol Game s Jongaline M. Colley Cloverettes Sr. Tri—Hi—Y Citizenship Club Mattie Collier Safety Patrol Beacon Janet Colvin Honor Society Chorus Dance Group Kappa Tri—Hi—Y Willie Coney Dance Group Mildred Cook Chorus Teenage Manners F. T. A. Sr. Tri-Hi-Y Mary Cooper Honor Society Sr. Tri-Hi-Y Dorothy Mae Cross Chorus Honor Society Dramatics Teenage Manners Frank Gurlej Honor Society Alpha Hi-Y Bobbie Dalton Chorus Dance Group Zenobia Daniels Band Safety Patrol Beacon Dorothy Davis Honor Society Chorus Safety Patrol Sr. Tri-Hi-Y Sarah Davis Honor Society Dramatics Crossword Puzzles Photograph not available Roosevelt Davis Football Dance Group Chorus Varsity Club Jennie Mae Delegal Citizenship Club Viola Deloach Safety Patrol Citizenship Club C UvW Roland Denegall Band Alpha Hi-Y Walter Denmark Delta Hi—Y Honor Society Chorus Dramatics . U- v- Irene Derry Honor Society Citizenship Club Clove rettes Isadore Dickerson Band Johnnie Dixon Football Citizenship Club Varsity Club Edith Dorman Josephine Drayton F. T. A. Citizenship Club. Annual Track Geneva Elleby Honor Society Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y Mildred Ellison Chorus Citizenship Club Honor Society F. T. A. CLASS ALPHABET A is for Albertha, a witty young elf You laugh when you see her in spite of yourself A is for Alice, she’s mother’s sweet daughter That can never keep the Senior class in order. B is for Barbara, so neat, and so tall Never in class, but forever in the hall. B is for Betty, a sophisticated young lass She even makes the honor roll in her class. C is for Carolyn, who’s as quiet as can be Yet, she’s full of laughter and glee. C is for Cody, a Saunders singer is she, And a perfect young lady, she’ll always be. D is for Davis, a true friend to all He’s really a whiz with that football. D is for Dorris, with a voice loud and strong Her words are always pronounced right, and never wrong. E is for Eason, who sings like Sonny Til He always did, and always will. E is for Elijah, No. 74 on the team Ready to go, and full of steam. F is for Frankie, a wonderful friend To those who want to borrow, she’ll always lend F is for Freddie, a Morning News boy He delivers your paper with the greatest of joy. G Is for Gladys, whose charm and dignity Reminds you of the members of our faculty. G is for Grant, Bernice is her name She’ll one day find fortune and fame. H is for Hazel, she’s a wonderful girl We think she’s tops in our world. H is for Hinson, he’s built like Tarzan My! Oh,My! what a hunk of man. I is for Irving, the funniest we know He certainly knows how to emcee” a show. I is for Ingram, who’ll kick mud in your eye Out on the track as she dashes by. J is for James, a basketball ace In the world of sports, he’ll surely find a place. J is for James, James number two We call him Chicken”, and so do you. K is for Katherine, a clarinet she can blow She was the last to join our family, we bet you didn’t know. L is for Lawrence, the boy of any girl’s dreams He has just a bit of everything, but is bashful, so it seems. L is for Lester, who’s followed the Golden Rule And he is the favorite of the gang at Beach High School. M is for Middleton, Carl to be exact He’s great in football, basketball and track. M is for Moore, our marvelous little song bird who sings with her heart in the meaning of every word. N is for Nathan, who is the Wheels” best Bass One day, he may take the place of Johnny Ace. N is for Nathaniel, he’s one of the best, we think For, into the basket, that ball, he can really sink. 0 is for Ossie, who’s as meek as a lamb You’ve never known her to get in a jam. O is for Only, Only the sadness, we now know At the thought of leaving what in our hearts we loved so. P is for Patrick, the Goldie Locks of any group But into your business, she will never snoop. P is for Pratt, who types sixty words a minute His is the world’s, and everything that’s in it. Q is for quietness, something that everyone seems to love, But it’s what the Senior Class has not yet learned the meaning of. R is for Robert, a comedian at heart, you can bet You should hear his version of “Romeo and Juliet.” R is fcjr Roberts, her first name is Juanita We’ve yet to meet someone sweeter S is for Schell, Martha, we mean When it comes to dancing, she’s really on the beam. S is for Skinner, whose eyes are brown She’s one of the Big Jumpers in our town. T is tor Thomas, the darling of any crowd Of her, her friends are mighty proud. T is for Theda, whose quiet in speech But made a sweet, and charming Miss Beach.” U is for useful, and that’s what we shall be! To our homes, nation, and community. V is for Vivian, who has the charm of any princess One day, she’s going to bring someone lots of joy and happiness. W is ror Williams, Adline, we mean Always full of pep, and really on the beam. W is for Ward, Joseph, of course is new In him, we’ve found a friend so true. X Y is for Yvonne, a kindly one to meet, With a heart of gold and a smile that’s really sweet. Z is for Zenobia, we have two of them, you know They are not as odd as their names, and we really hate to see them go. Lucile Evans Honor Society Beacon Youth Group Annual Laura Mae Famble Dramatics Citizenship Club N. H. A. Cloverettes Myrtle Faggins Honor Society Youth Group Citizenship Club Cloverettes Edward Ferguson Teenage Manners Marian Fields N. H. A. Beacon Citizenship Club Annual Elizabeth Flemi Beacon Honor Society Safety Patrol Student Council Barbara Flipper Kappa Tri Hi—Y Honor Society Chorus Dance Group Freddie Ford Safety Patrol Football Chorus Dance Group Irma Ford Glee Club Chorus Cloverettes Annual Nathaniel Frazier Football Basketball Student Council Varsity Club, Vice-Pres. Alice Fuller Dance Group Lydia M. Fuller Dance Group Basketball Citizenship Club Chorus Samuel Fuller Albert Gadson Citizenship Club Chorus Beacon ) J Deomia A. Galloway Dance Group Citizenship Club Frankie Ganaway Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y Honor Society Chorus Safety Patrol Irving Gardner Dance Group Chorus Cheerleader Gwendolyn Gaynus Honor Society F. T. A. Citizenship Club Maudistine German Beacon, Circulation Mgr. Citizenship Club Carolyn Gibbons Honor Society Dance Group Annual, Business Mgr. Juanita J. Gilbert Annual, Editor Student Council, Vice-Pres. Honor Society Chorus Claudia Gloster Teenage Manners N. H. A. (X -' Jim Golden Football Varsity Club cl2 Robert Goodine Basketball Varsity Club, Sect. Omega Hi—Y Fire Marshal Rayfield Goodman Alpha Hi—Y Citizenship Club Lillie Ann Gore Betty Grady Band Safety Patrol Beacon Joseph £reen, II Honor Society Citizenship Club, Vice Pres. Safety Patrol, 1st Lt. Martha Grant N. H. A. James Green Joseph Green, Jr. Dance Croup Dramatics Chorus Bernice V. Grant Citizenship Club F. T. A., Assistant Sect. Robert Green Games Rosemary Hall Dance Croup Youth Group Chorus Eidora Groover F. T. . Citizenship Club Safety Patrol Rosa Lee Green Safety Patrol Kappa Tri Hi—Y Genevieve Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y Edna Hendly Dance Group Games Naomi Herrington Band Citizenship Club Carolyn Heyward Student Council Johnathan Heyward Citizenship Club Games Robert Heyward Teenage Manners Odell Hinson Alpha Hi-Y Chorus Football Eunice M. Hippert Track N. H. A. Citizenship Club just camera shy Freddie Houston Football Basketball Varsity Club, Treas. Mattie Holmes Dance Group Evelyn Harris N. H. A. Reporter Cloverettes Citizenship Club Willie Mae Hall Safety Patrol Citizenship Club Chorus Edna Hallman Safety Patrol Band Annual Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y Thelma Harris Dance Group Chorus Constance Hartwell Safety Patrol Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y Annual, Feature Editor Chorus Delores Handy Cloverettes Citizenship Club N. H. A. Games Eugene Hardwick Delta Hif-Y Citizenship Club Safety Patrol Ernestine Heidt Dance Group Games Audreye Hargrove Honor Society Youth Group Kappa Tri Hi—Y Safety Patrol, Co—Capt. Margaret Heidt Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y F. T. A. Chorus V Marie Howard Beacon Dance Group Citizenship Club Annie L. Jackson Citizenship Club Cloverettes Estella Jackson Honor Society Youth Group Cheerleader Chorus Delores Hunter Beacon Paul Hutchins Football Alpha Hi—Y velyn Jackson Dance Group Elizabeth Ingram Basketball Dance Group Track Chorus Harvey Jackson Citizenship Club James Jackson Basketball Varsity Club Omega Hi—Y Fire Marshal Minnie Jackson Majorie Jenkins F. T. A. Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y Citizenship Club Dance Group Willie Jenkins Clifford Jinks Football Chorus Alice Johnson F. T. A. Citizenship Club Annual XT Mary Johnson Dance Group Walter T. Johnson Annual, Adv. Mgr. Safety Patrol, Co—Capt. Jerill Johnson Football Alpha Hi-Y Chorus Johnnie L. Johnson Fire Marshal Safety Patrol Youth Group � Beatrice Jones Dance Group Josephine Jones Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y Citizenship Club Annual Emma Lue Jordan Honor Society Beacon Youth Group Citizenship Club Dorothy Knight Elizabeth Lang Honor Society Cloverettes Youth Group Thomas Lang Alpha Hi-Y Citizenship Club Football Mary Lee Cloverettes CeMyz Juanella Linder Kappa Tri Hi—Y Safety Patrol Chorus Citizenship Club Willie Lloyd Johnnie Mae Lockhart Cloverettes Citizenship Club Campus Beautification Chorus Edward Lotson Delta Hi-Y Youth Group CLASS SUPERLATIVES TALLEST — Elijah McGraw and Mary Westbrook SHORTEST — Rufus Bryant and Ruth Pugh FATTEST — William Porter and Geneva Elleby THINNEST — Louis Murray and Bobbie Dalton BEST LOOKING — Johnnie Carter and Alice Johnson CUTIEST — Fred Gartrell and Katie Williams CLASS PET — Jerril Johnson and Eldora Groover MOST POPULAR — Carl Middleton and Carolyn Gibbons BEST PERSONALITY — Eugene Hardwick and Frankie Ganaway MOST AMBITIOUS — James Scott and Sarah Davis BEST DANCER — Clyde Robinson and Thelma Skinner MOST ATHLETIC — Nathaniel Frazier and Elizabeth Ingram NOISIEST — Moses Washington and Barbara Flipper MOST COMICAL — Irving Gardner and Runnet Marshall QUIETEST — Rufus Perry and Susie Smalls MOST STUDIOUS — Andrew Moultrie and Florence Bodison MOST TALENTED — Joseph Burroughs and Janet Colvin NEATEST — Charles Strain and Cleo Taylor BEST SINGER — Frank Eason and Estella Jackson MOST CO-OPERATIVE — Louis Pratt and Elizabeth Fleming A105T BUSINESS LIKE - Fredrick Smith and Carolyn Tucker MOST DRAMATIC — Herbert Denmark and Sarah Abney MOST SOPHISTICATED - Walter Johnson and Betty Beaty ALL-AROUND — Joseph Wilson and Juanita Gilbert MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED - Joseph Greene II and Sarah Willi Mamie Mackey Dance Croup d Carolyn Manning Dance Group Louise Mallard Violet Mannings Chorus Dance Group I Annette Martin Dance Group Citizenship Club Runett Marshall Dance Group Elijah McGraw Varsity Club Football, Co—Capt. Basketball Dramatics Oniel McIntosh Varsity Club Football Citizenship Club Cyrus McKiver Football Estella E. Meggett Honor Society Dramatics Cloverettes N. H. A. Carl Middleton Football, Co—Capt. Chorus Track Safety Patrol David Miller Citizenship Club Beacon Eugene Miller Citizenship Club Chorus Helen Mitchell Beacon Chorus Jean Moore Chorus Dance Group Lelia B. Citizenship Cloverettes Andrew Moultrie Fire Marshal Mary Moultrie Citizenship Club N. H. A. Miriam Morrell Crossword Puzzles Willie Morris Football Basketball Track Thomasina Moore N. H. A. Varsity Club Cloverettes Basketball Gladys Mumford Honor Society Sr. Tri-Hi-Y Louis Murray Dramatics Chorus Earl Myers Annual, Layout Ed. Citizenship Club Ernest Myers Citizenship Club Johnnie Mae Nesby Basketball r Gladys Norris Chorus Safety Patrol Kappa Tri Hi—Y Lewis Oliver Sadie Osborne Safety Patrol Dance Group Edith Overstreet Beacon Safety Patrol Band Jessie Ann Parks Citizenship Club Dance Group Cloverettes Janie M. Parson Beacon Honor Society Cloverettes Annual Clementine Patrick Safety Patrol Chorus Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y Bessie Perry Dramatics Cloverettes Rufus Perry Vivian Peterson Dance Group Band Doretha Philpot Dance Group Citizenship Club N. H. A. Ivory Polite Chorus Teenage Manners Harry Polite Band Alpha Hi-Y Robert PoJite Alpha Hi-Y Fire Marshal William Porter Citizenship Club Louis Pratt Honor Society Chorus Annual, Typist Christine Reynolds Citizenship Club Honor Society Safety Patrol V Mary Rivers Dance Group Citizenship Club Cloverettes Juanita Roberts Safety Patrol Chorus Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y Richard Robinson Band Honor Society Dance Group Kappa Tri Hi—Y Edward Rouse Safety Patrol Crossword Puzzles Youth Group, Pres. is! Gloria Sams QJ Martha Schell Citizenship Club F. T. A. Safety Patrol Basketball Mary Schell Safety Patrol Citizenship Club Glennis Scott Honor Society Cloverettes Citizenship Club Dance Group James Scott Citizenship Club Beacon, Sports Ed. Robert Scott Alpha Hi—Y Constance Sengstac Safety Patrol Chorus Kappa Tri Hi—Y Campus Beautification Albertha Sheppard Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y Chorus F. T. A. David Sh Dancq Group Safety Patrol Chorus d S JL J L Helen R. Sheppard Cloverettes Citizenship Club Ruth Simms Student Council, Pres. Honor Society Beacon Thelma Skinner Safety Patrol Citizenship Club Ruth Simmons Basketball William Si Citizensh v Herman Skipper Alpha Hi-Y Lester Smalls Alpha Hi—Y, Pres. Chorus Honor Society Youth Group Mary Smalls Citizenship Club Chorus Band Dance Group Nathan Smalls Dance Group Chorus Susie Smalls t David Smith Band Alpha Hi-Y Doris L. Smith Honor Society Youth Group Safety Patrol Beacon Fredrick Smith Fire Marshal Safety Patrol Hazel Smith Chorus Teenage Manners Basketball N. H. A. 7 ttmu Jeanette A. Smith Citizenship Club Annual N. H. A. Chorus Ossie Lee Stewart Cloverettes Citizenship Club N. H. A. Charles Strain Delta Hi—Y Youth Croup George Strain Alpha Hi—Y I Shirley Thomas Tau Bela Tri Hi- Y, Vice Pres. Honor Society Cheerleader Chorus Marvin L. Thornton Alpha Hi—Y Safety Patrol Fi%e Marshal Chorus Llethia Tilson Dance Croup CLASS PROPHECY Behold! The curtain of the past arises Without further delay or any disguises, And into the future we can plainly see What’s going to happen to you and to me. So take your seat in the very first row And gaze upon what we’ve written below. The Wheels are on world tour singing their latest hits with Irving Gardner, their manager, accompany- ing them. Nathaniel Frazier is the star of the famous Harlem Globetrotters. Edna Hallman is the leading majorette at Fam—U and looking as fabulous as ever. Albertha Williams is the Superintendent of Nurses at Grady Memorial Hospital. Other nurses under her supervision are: Geneva Elleby, Barbara Brown and Margaret Heidt. Constance Sengstacke has opened a reducing and modeling saloon with Sadie Coade and Carolyn West as her assistants. Carolyn Tucker has discovered a new lipstick which she herself is going to model. In the teaching field we see that Ruth Simms is teaching French at Fisk. Barbara McGlock- ton is head of the Physical Education Department at Howard University, Dorothy Davis and Gladys Holmes are speech instructors at Hampton, and Janie Par- sons is teaching English at Spelman. Joseph Bur- roughs has organized his own band and is giving Louis Armstrong some stiff competition with that trumpet of his. Playing with him are: Wallace Wil- liams, Isadore Dickerson, and Roland Denegal. Miriam Robinson has just signed a ten year contract with RKO Studios in Hollywood. Jerril Johnson and Robert Miles are now business partners in what we do not know. Estella Jackson has taken Ruth Brown’s place as the nation’s No. 1 singer. Some of the dear ole gang” decided to get married. Frankie and Harry Powell were first. Of course Barbara Capers has her a Harry also, but his name is Howard. Adlene Williams has walked down the aisle with John Grant, Carolyn Gibbons and Eugene Johnson have followed close behind. Mar- garet Ware and Delores Jamison are planning a double wedding. Audrey Hargrove and Yvonne Wil- liams are famous scientists who have discovered a new element which they have named Beachium .... after you know what. Florence Bodison and Sarah Davis are producers at MGM. Katie Williams is top gossip columnist for the Chicago Defender. Joseph Wilson is now a famous lawyer and Audreye Carter is his private secretary. Constance Hartwell is edi- tor of Ebony Magazine and Josephine Boles is her associate. Let’s gaze upon the nation’s capital and see who went there: Lester Smalls is the president of the Carver Savings Bank Washington Office, Charles Tootle is the president’s valet. Joseph Green II, is president of Meharry Medical College. Joe Louis Jackson and Marshall Daniels are professional rack- eteers in the Windy City. Fred Gartrell is president of the United Nations. Each member of the Big Jumpers are ambassadors to foreign countries. James Scott is national president of the N.A.A.C.P. Shirley Thomas has opened a school of charm---------Barbara Flipper, Janet Colvin and Runette Marshall are her first students. Hazel Smith is her assistant. James Jackson and James Williams are pastors of the two largest churches in Philadelphia. Alice Johnson, Deloris Williams and Sarah Abney have purchased the Paradise Restaurant; and Carolyn Heyward rings the cash register. Jean Moore will make her debut on the stage of Carnegie Hall next month with Kay Frances Butler accompanying her. Charles Strain, Lawrence Jenkins, and Clarence Walker are stars at Paramount Studios. Their current release is, Up the Tree, Climb We Three”. Elizabeth Ingram won the 100 yard dash in the Olympics. Mildred Cook and Albertha Sheppard are living on huge ranches raising minks, for they plan to go into the fur business. Walter Johnson has purchased the entire stock of General Motors. Robert Heyward is his personal ad- visor. Theda Rooks is living in Paris, in front of the Effiel Tower. Floyd Walker is Clarence Waters’ Bodyguard since Clarence struck oil in Texas. Carl Middleton and Elijah McGraw are playing football on Notre Dame’s varsity team. And now that you’ve gazed upon each and every line We go forward and leave you behind. Maybe the thing above will not come true Yet with our determination, they’ve just got to! You’ve probably laughed and shouted with glee But these things will come true for they are our class’s prophecy. n Myrtle Wade Crossword Puzzles Clarence Walker Alpha Hi- 7 7 Margaret Walls Annual Citizenship Club Patrol, 2nd Lt. (.CjlAJLzci Mercida Walls Beacon Safety Patrol Citizenship Club Herman Ward f 0 Roseanna Ward Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y Eleanor Ware Safety Patrol Margaret Ware Annual Citizenship Club Beacon Clyde Warren Dance Croup Daniel Washington Dance Group Howard Watts Alpha Hi—Y Safety Patrol Carolyn West Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y Safety Patrol Betty Williams Citizenship Club Cloverettes Chorus Clarence Williams Chorus Deloris Williams F. T. A. Citizenship Club Honor Society Annual Katie M. Williams Beacon Chorus Annual Sarah Williams Beacon, Typist Citizenship Club Wallace Williams Alpha Hi-Y Band Yvonne Williams Safety Patrol, Ist-Lt. Honor Society Chorus Joseph Wilson Varsity Club, Pres. Honor Society Chorus Delta Hi—Y, Sect. 'f2' Peola Wright Safety Patrol, Lt. Maj. Honor Society, Reporter Citizenship Club Chorus Roberta Wright Chorus Jacqueline Wise N. H. A. Teenage Manners Sr. Tri Hi-Y Gwendolyn Wright Honor Society Beacon James Wright Chorus Football 71 Joseph Young Safety Patrol Chorus L Wesley Young Teenage Manners Willie Mae Young Dance Group Lovenia Y Safety Patrol Honor Society Citizenship Club Chorus We, the Class of 1954 do hereby draw our class will and testament. We admit being intellec- tually deficient, but we are physically fit. (Read on in case of doubt). Any resemblance to persons living or dead, the following comments are purely coincidental. We make these bequests to those involved, because they are absolutely necessary. PROCEED WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR: To our class sponsors, we leave our thanks and appreciation for making this graduating class a success. To the Juniors, we leave our headaches from the English Fundamentsal examination. To Mrs. Alexis, we leave a case of cold Coca-Colas and an automatic bus slip passer—out. To the library, we leave the quiet ones who abide by There will be no talking in the li-brar-i (library)”. To the food servers in the cafeteria, we leave larger spoons. To Mrs. E. P. Law, we leave a bottle of vitamins to maintain her vigorous strength. To Mr. Washington, we leave the Fountain of Youth”. To Mrs. Seabrook, We leave a multiplicity of time tables to give to her students. To all of the students, we leave the task of carrying on the tradition of Dear ole Beach”. To the Sophomores, we leave the rear seats in the auditorium. To Nurse Burke, we leave our aches and pains to be cured. To Mr. Nevels, we leave a hack saw to cut the locks for the students who lose their keys. To Mr. Bolden, we leave a box of throat discs so he may never lose his voice. To Mr. Greene, we leave a Sabre Jet to help improve his great speed. To Mr. Smalls, we leave some faithful chorus members, who will be to rehersal at 8:30. To Mrs. Burroughs, we leave a Public Address system to use in the gym. To Mrs. Dean, we leave a copy of the United States Constitution written in gold. To Miss Smith, we leave a rocking chair and a dictaphone machine. To Mr. T. W. Hardwick, we leave a skeleton of the human body already labeled. To Mr. Rhaney, we leave the record Don’t Blame Me”. (He teaches Geometry). To Miss Grant, and Mr. Charlie Johnson, we leave the record “Money Honey” to jitterbug by. To Mrs. Waddell, we leave some electric typewriters and shorthand books with the translations. To Mr. L. B. Johnson, we leave a mechanical drawing room free of dust and noise. To the students of History and Democracy, the advice of “beware”, when Mrs. Hardwick says “It’s a very unfortunate situation”. To Mr. Law, we leave the advice, to write his life’s memoirs. To Mrs. Hallman, we leave and dedicate “C’est Si Bon”. To Mr. Harris, we leave a super duper electronic drive truck. To Mr. Williams, we leave an electric mortar mixer. To Mr. Riley, we leave a board stretcher. To Mr. Wright, we leave a hundred piece band and five majorettes. To Mr. Harvell, we leave a gold plated set of gym keys. To Mrs. Hamilton, we leave a mechanical paper marker to mark her many English themes. To Mrs. Mabry, we leave the appreciation for being one of our brightest spots. To Mr. McLean, we leave a hand truck to deliver supplies. To Miss Brown, we leave the title “Miss Baby Face”. To all the maids, we leave smaller mops and larger automatic wringer buckets. To Mr. Glover, we leave a 60 seconds fire Drill. We, the undersigned, bequeath this, our class will and testament on this day of June ninth, Nineteen hundred and fifty—four. Respectfully submitted, Class of 1954 0 Fred Gartrell and Mildred Cook Look out upon the stars, my love and shame them with thine Pinckney Emma Lou Jordan Loveliness needs not the foreign aid of ornament But is when unadorned, adorned the most . Thomson Alice Johnson Her loveliness I never knew until she smiled on me . Coleridge Hazel Smith 'Loveliest of lovely things Bryant Frankie Ganaway Her lips like rosebuds filled with snow. Champion Albertha Blue Clothed in so pure a loveliness . Tennyson Flora Rhodes A lovely being scarcely formed or moulded Arose with all its sweetest leaves yet unfolded . Byron Charles Robinson FAREWELL, BEACH HIGH Dear ole Beach High, the time has come to part And, as we part, it breaks my heart to say good-by to thee So never good-by, so long, it’ll always be Ole royal blue with hearts so true, I’ll always stand by you. Teachers with hearts of gold, thy work, we will uphold With all our might, and through the night, we dedicate our soul. So, be not dismayed, we’ll always cherish thee With all our might, from this night, until eternity. Farewell Beach High, dear alma mater fair And, as we part, our hearts will grieve For you, ole Beach High, dear, so as we part, Our hearts, we leave with you And may God bless, and keep you best In everything you do. Farewell, Beach High Words and music by Edna Hallman SENIOR SPEECH CHOIR The Senior Speech Choir presented an Indian Triolgy on Career Day and presented - Hello Out There” - a choralogue, on the commencement program. First Row: Miriam, Jessie, Josephine, Jean, Mary, Rebecca, Edward L., Jeril, Julius, Flora, Emma Lou, Lucile, Myrtle, Annie, Deloris, Carolyn, and Thelma. Second Row: Audreye, Genieve, Doris, Edith, Viola, Gladys, Thelma S., and Mary. Third Row: Dolly Ann, Cleo, Elizabeth, Martha, Katherine, Edward R., Johnnie, James, Clarence, Bertha, Ella Mae, Carolyn T., and Mercida. L. R. Bolden, Director the STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is the official governing body of the student body. In May of each year an election is held to elect the officers for the ensuing year. They also handle the ballotingfor “Miss Beach” and the Citizenship Award. Ruth Simms, President Miss M. F. Grant, Advisor JOHN W. HUBERT CITIZENSHIP CLUB The John Wesley Hubert Citizenship Club was organized November 16, 1950 to encourage students and the com- munity to become registered voters. They participate freely in all civic activites. Arron Pritchard, President Mr. C. E. Hardwick, Advisor the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Chapter is an affiliate member of the National Honor Society and was organized in April 1 hose students who have maintained an average of 85 or above are eligible for membership, lhe foundation of the society is based on the four principles of their motto - character, service, leadership, and scholarship. The Chapter’s membership has grown from fifty charter members to 109 on their present roll. 7 y The Patrol is an intergral part of student life at our school. Its purpose is to promote good health and safety on the campus and in the community. They are evermindful of the - Patrol Members pledge — and perform their duties courteously and faithfully at all times. They work hand in hand with Lt. Funk of the Savannah Police Department. Walter Johnson and Carl Middleton, Captains - Boys Audrey Hargrove and Dorothy Davis, Captains - Girls Mr. V. L. Rhaney, Advisor FIRE MARSHALS This organization is designed to assure safety to all school personel in times iccwd whhthe mony with the Patrol and other organizations to make our school safe from hazzards. They are in accord with the local Fire Department and Office of Civil Defense. Clinton Michael and Fredrick Smith, Marshals Mr. F. R. Glover, Advisor The BEACON is the quar- terly publication of Alfred E. Beach High School. It is edited and published by a staff of loyal and ambitious students. The BEACON aims to bring about a closer relationship between the school and community. Editor—in—Chief, Barbara Capers Associate Editor, Alice Bevens Secretary, Katie Williams News Editor, Elizabeth Fleming Assistant News Editor, Blonnie Ree Cody Feature Editor, Samuel Hurst Circulation Manager, William Bush Assistant Circulation Manager, Betty Beatty Society Editor, Lucile Moore Assistant Society Editor, Hermene Butler Business Manager, Ruth Pugh Sports Editor, James Scott Assistant Sports Editor, Charles Tootle Advertising Manager, Barbara Brown Assistant Advertising Manager, Emma Lou Jordan Head Typist, Sara Williams Advertising Staff, Candy Polite, Marshall Daniels, Reginald Toby, Leon Banks, Edward Morrell, and Dorothy Capers Circulation Department, Mary Spencer, Lucille Moore, Janie Baker, Maudistine German, Margaret Burney Feature Writers, Delores Jamerson, Delores Hunter, Margaret Ware, Lucille Evans, Emma L. Jordan, Angelina Walker Society Reporters, Hermene Butler, Jeannette Smith, Mary Spencer, Blonnie Cody, Marvine Davis, Gwendolyn Wright Typists (assistants), Aaron Pritchard, Betty Beatty, Lucille Evans, Marvine Davis, Helen Mitchell Advisors, Mrs. E. P. Law, Mrs. F. G. Waddell, and Mrs. H. Lloyd BRASS The Band is an intergral part of the A. E. Beach family. They play at all the football games and occasionally make out of town trips with the team. They participate each year in the Savannah State College Homecoming competition and have won a trophy each year, for their outstanding showing. They participate in our commencement activities and appear on numerous public programs. Their annual concert is always looked forward to by the community. Each year, they attend the clinic at Fort Valley State College. D BAND Joseph Burroughs, President Mr. C. P. Wright, Director the CHORUS SENIORS The Alfred E. Beach High School Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Peter J. Emails, participates in various community activities as well as school sponsored programs. They were featured in a documentary film being made bv the State Chamber of Commerce - “Catfishing is for Saturday”. They also appeared on programs sponsored by the Bishop’s Council and the Georgia Teachers Association. Johnnie Carter Odell Hinson Robert Green Ephram Stanford Lester Smalls Joseph Wilson Jerril Johnson Roosevelt Davis Fred Ford Lawrence Jenkins Joe Jackson Samuel Richardson Charles Tootle Marvin Thornton Joseph Green II Clinton Michael Peola Wright Juanella Linder Edna Hallman Hattie Ervin Margaret Heidt Constance Hartwell Dorothy Davis J uanita Gilbert Irma Ford J uanita Roberts Alberta Sheppard Mildred Cook Ivory Polite Virginia Brinson Jean Moore Constance Sengstacke Lovenia Young Carolyn West Josephine Drayton Mildred Ellison Frankie Ganaway Julia Mae Stanley Kay Frances Butler Mary Smalls Roberta Wright OMEGA HEY The Omega Hi-Y is a member chapter of the state Hi-Y and was organized in 1948. The purpose of this organization is — To create, maintain and extend throughout the home, the school, and the community high standards of Christian character”. Cardeli Heath, President Mr. A. F. McLean, Advisor CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION The Campus Beautification Club was organized in 1951 to enhance the beauty of our school grounds.This year under the direction of their advisor, they have planted numerous shrubs. They also took part in the Tree Planting Exercise. Constance Sengstacke, President Mr. R. W. Riley, Advisor the CLQVERETTES 4M CLUB OFFICERS President, Janie Parson Vice-President, Rosa Lee Batey Secretary, Jessie Ann Parks Treasurer, Betty Grady Reporter, Elizabeth Scott Advisor, Mr. L. R. Bolden H. D. A., Mrs. T. P. Wright 76 girls, students of Alfred E. Beach High School, form the membership in the MClove ettes,, 4—H Club. Of this number, 23 are Seniors. For the past three years this group has been most active in cooperating with all civic and charitable activities such as:TB Seal Sale, Cancer Drive, Polio Campaign, Heart Fund Drive,and Crippled Children Campaign. They sponsored a total of 21 radio broadcasts in 1953 and were active in launching such National Weeks of observances as Fire Prevention, Farm Home Improvement, Safety, 4—H Club, Negro History, and American Education. In addition to these activities, they carry home projects featuring Home Improvement, Health and Sanitation, Flower and Vegetable gardening, and where possible, poultry. Janie Parson, President Mr. L. R. Bolden, Advisor Mrs. Thelma Wright, Home Demonstration Agent KAPPA TRI HEY An organization of high school girls under the direction of the State Y.M.C.A. — Organized 1952. Kappa chapter seeks to challenge girls to give careful consideration to the various opportunities for life work and to make the Christian ideal of service the objective of all vocations. Barbara Flipper, President Mrs. W. A. Dean, Advisor BEACH SENIOR TRI HEY The Beach Senior Tri Hi—Y is the oldest chapter in the school, organized in 1934. They seek to enlist and train high school girls for lives of unselfish service in behalf of the home, the school, and the community. Carolyn Tucker, President Mrs. B. M. Hardwick, Advisor the YOUTH GROUP MISS YOUTH GROUP Lucile Evans Co-Chairmans Edward Rouse The Youth Group was organized in 1950 to assist the athletic committee in various ways. They have fostered such projects as making curtains for the gym and advertising athletic events. The group takes an active part in moniting games; planning Homecoming activities, the athletic banquet, and the Harvest of Talent. Miss B. A. Brown) ) —----------------------Advisors Mr. L. R. Bolden ) FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Martin G. Haynes chapter of the Future Teachers of America was chartered November 17, 1948, and was the first in all Chatham County schools. Their membership include students who plan to entez the teaching profession. Josephine Drayton, President Mrs E‘ B Harden Advisor the VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club was organized in 1953, when it was felt that an organization was needed for varsity athletes. This organization seeks to promote, stimulate, and maintain throughout the school and community good sportsman- ship and school spirit. Joseph Wilson, President Mr. L. B. Johnson, Advisor the VERSE CHOIR The Verse Choir is formed of students of all grades who are interested in speech activities. This group was heard at the State Language Arts Festival and at one of the group meetings during the State Teachers Convention. Mr. L. R. Bolden, Director TAU BETA TRI HEY Tau Beta Tri Hi—Y is an organization composed of high school girls who earnestly try in their daily living and through their club activities, to live up to the ideals of Christian character. Frankie Ganaway, President Mrs. G. H. Hallman, Advisor DRAMA The Drama Class is on outgrowth of the old Dramatics Club. The administration saw a need for drama instruc- tions in the curriculum and placed it in the regular schedule. They are instructed in acting, make-up, costuming, and stage management. Each year in conjunction with the Chorus, they present a Thanksgiving and Christmas pagent. They also pre- sent several plays during the year. Their activities are climaxed with an Annual Dramatics Ball. Mrs. E. P. Law, Instructor ART The students of the Art Department work with all the mediums of art. They made toys and gifts of many kinds at Christmas time. Stained glass windows drawn with pastels were made and used as Christmas decorations in the windows of one of our churches. The Art Department took on a collosal project when they constructed two pairs of tre- mendous hands which were used in the school’s ‘‘American Education Week” exhibit. Students showed skill and artistic ability with their display of art work at the regional meeting of the Georgia Teachers Association. the CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Georgia’s first Child Development Center was instituted at our school in 1953 The center was originally set up as an experiment, and proved such a success that it is now in operation the full school day. The Home Econo- mics classes work closely with the center, providing student helpers and planning activities. One of the Family classes planned their annual Christmas party and even provided ole St. Nick. NJiss 3. L. Douse, Director SOCIAL STUDIES Each year the Social Studies Department celebrates Negro History Week, ibis year the department sponsored a scrapbook-contest and presented a skit entitled — The Challenge”. The winner of the scrapbook contest was Eloise V ilson and Alice Bevcns was narrator for the skit. The soloists were Eudora Moore and Jean Moore. Miss L. F. Cromartie, Dept. Chairman Whow! Chow time in the cafeteria Counseling by Mrs. M. D. Payne Some people use the library A case of Spring I7ever” I ACTIVITIES AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK Window display on Broughton Street. One section of the foyer exhibit. CHIU STM AS 1 110.1 HOI'S OUR MISS B E A THEDA ROOKS As a result of the yearly election, Theda Rooks was el- ected over eleven other candidates for the coveted title of “Miss Beach”. Theda is very active in the school community. She is a member of the Honor Society, Kappa Tri Hi-Y, Creative Dance Group, and the Band. In a very impressive ceremony during the half of the homecoming game she was crowned by the Student Council President. Margaret Lawton — 11th Grade Attendant Miss Beach, and Gloria Murray — 10th Grade Attendant; in the homecoming parade. HOMECOMING Before some 2,500 spectators Ruth Simms crowned TJieda Rooks “Miss Beach” for 1953—54. Margaret Law- ton caped Miss Beach and Gloria Murray presented her with a bouquet of flowers. Elijah McGraw, co-cap- tain of the football team, presented Theda with a minature autographed football on behalf of the team. 12-1 CLASS FLOAT MISS 12-4 ATTENDANTS CITY CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNER-UP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON RECORD Beach 12 Risley 12 6 David T. Howard 12 12 ‘Turner 6 13 I. C. S. 0 36 ♦Lucy Laney 0 6 ♦Ballard—Hudson 0 0 Stanton 19 12 ♦Carver 0 14 ♦Woodville 0 Conference games BOYS CITY CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNER-UP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 32 58 Woodville 23 52 42 36 Center 32 41 44 46 Stanton 34 24 54 43 Ballard 27 38 52 60 Lucy Laney 48 57 60 60 Burke 66 43 60 41 Risley 33 28 38 42 Jones 52 31 50 Washington 44 43 Turner 37 71 Howard 69 46 Carver 38 60 Woodville 33 GIRLS CITY CHAMPIONSHIP Beach 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 20 51 Woodville 16 31 13 22 Center 36 62 28 22 Stanton 43 41 34 38 Ballard 22 29 19 27 Lucy Laney 24 36 43 17 Burke 50 44 27 30 Risley 31 35 35 Woodville 32 WON LOSS BOYS 18 3 GIRLS 5 10 '53 TRACK ATHLETIC MANAGERS These two groups form the Athletic Association. They are responsible for the athletic program at Beach. The coaches have direct charge of the teams and h ve made a record, we are all proud. They have taught the boys to play the game hard, but fair; and whether you win or lose, be a good sport. The committee presents the Harvest of Talent each year which finances the ahtletic banquet. PATRONS AND ADVERTISERS Mrs. Irene Alexis Dr. and Mrs. Braithwaite Mrs. H. P. Brown Mr. Willie Brown M iss Olise Campbell Mr. Frank L. Curley, Sr. Mr. Mrs. Frank Gurley, Jr. Mr. William H. Davis, Jr. Miss Jane Entry Mr. C. Freeman Mr. George D. Fuller Georgia Farms Chicken Bar Rev. Ralph Mark Gilbert Globe Shoe Company Mr. Frederick R. Glover Mrs. Joan Gordon Mrs. Lillian P. Greene Mrs. Ester B. Harden Mrs. Dorothy Hampton Miss Edna Haygood Mrs. Marvin Hill Mrs. Alexander Hurse Imperial Laundry and Dry Cleaners Jake’s Shoe Shine and Confectionery Mr. Charles Johnson, Jr. Dr. LaRoache Mr. John Law Lasky’s Super Market Mr. Leonard Law Mr. L. D. Law Dr. Mrs. R. G. Lloyd Mr. Alphonso McLean Mrs. Frances Miller Moore’s Pharmacy Mr. H. Nevels Mr. William Pullin Mrs. Stella Reeves Mrs. Vasbti Reddick Mrs. Susie Redmond Mr. Prince Rivers Mrs. A. M. Seabrook Mr. H. Singleton Miss Euris Smith Mr. Charles Smith Mr. Vernon Stone Mr. P. H. Stone Mr. Walter Thomas Mr. George White Dr. Mrs E. K. Williams Mrs. Helen Williams Miss Mildred William.. Miss Mary E. Wright TS AVANNAH ALUMNI CHAPTER Kappa Alpha 9si FRATERNITY c. Ford, PoU arcU C om pi i men4s of MU PHI CHAPTER Omega 9si 9111 FRATERNITY,INC 214 E. PARK AVENUE (rj' Robert Hcyuiard Walter T Johnson Eddie Johnson VVesleij Young Ervin Gardner 9 res. Sect Asst. Sect Treas. Qublicitij (crnifotlmen-tA Savannah's number one - outstanding ijoung Singing Group. ►----------- V----------- Frank Eason z lead Matkantel MsKinney lead Joseph Greene tenor ‘ Mat ban Smalls eass Louis W atson guitarist Ervin Gardner mgr. 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