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

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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.

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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

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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.