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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1956 volume:

56 THE GOLDEN BULLDOG Published by the Students ALFRED E. BEACH HIGH SCHOOL 3001 Hopkins Street Savannah, Georgia DEDICATION In recognition of our profound appreciation for the untiring effort that Mr John H. Law has put forth to develop the Hi-Y movement at Alfred E. Beach, we dedicate the fifth edition of the COLDEN bulldoc. Mr. Law is a member of the Social Science Department of Alfred E. Beach High School, active in civic and religious affairs of the city, and an ardent supporter of the Hi-Y movement. Mr. Law is a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church where he is director of the Altar Boys. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. In September, 1931, Mr. Law organized his first local Hi-Y at Beach-Cuyler. Since then he has been a moving spirit in organizing chapters in other high schools. At present he is advisor of the Delta and Sigma Chapters of the Hi-Y. PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE To the Seniors of 1956: It seems but a short time since you embarked upon your high school career. The time has passed very swiftly leaving its imprint upon you educationally, socially and spiritually: Time in itself, is not such an impor- tant factor, but-the way it is used is all important. When you entered Beach, you were beginning life. It has been said that this is the most important part of your life, because this is the time habits are formed..But the period in which your ideas and ideals are formed seem to be even more important. H. W. Beecher says, “It is the ideals with which you go forth to measure things, determine the nature, so far as you are concerned, of everything you meet.” Has your high school training enabled you to form, the right ideals? Have you anchored deep into your souls the worth while things of life? The prayers and best wishes of the Principal and Faculty go with you wherever you go. Sincerely yours, 0. L. Douglas FA CULTY STAFF Leroy R. Bolden, Sr. English B.S., Savannah State College M.A., Columbia University 4-H Clubs Public Speaking Miss Beverly Ann Brown English B.S., Savannah State College Majorettes—Creative Dancing Mrs. Harriett P. Brown Cafeteria Manager Clark University Clarence Brownley Physical Education B.S., Tennessee State University Ass’t Coach—Basketball, Football Mrs. Johnnie B. Burke School Nurse R.N., Georgia Infirmary School of Nursing Miss Lottie Cromartie Social Studies B.S., Savannah State College M.A., Atlanta University Mrs. Wilhelmina A. Dean Social Studies A.B., Allen University Kappa Tri-Hi-Y—Annual Miss Bettye L. Douse Child Development Center B.S., Savannah State College Mrs. Janie L. Blake Homemaking B.S., Savannah State College Frederick R. Glover Health and Driver Education B.S., Savannah State College Fire Squad Miss Miriam F. Grant Science B.S., Savannah State College M.A., Columbia University Student Council Joseph M. Greene English A.B., M.A., South Carolina State Athletic Director Dean of Boys Mrs. Gwendolnn H. Hallman English and French A.B., South Carolina State Tau Beta Tri-Hi-Y Mrs. Alethia E. Hamilton English B.S., Savannah State College Games and Puzzles Mrs. Esther B. Harden English B.S., Savannah State College Jonquil Garden Club F. T. A. Mrs. Bessie M. Hardwick Social Studies B.S., M.A., Columbia University Beach Senior Tri-Hi-Y Alpha Tri-Hi-Y Clifford E. Hardwick III Science B.S., Savannah State College Citizenship Club Nathaniel M. Harris Science B.S., A T College Mrs. Marilyn S. Jackson Commercial B.S., Savannah State College Beach Beacon Mrs. Marie H. Jarnican Homemaking B.S., Clark College On Leave Lester B. Johnson Mechanical Drawing B.S., Hampton Institute Varsity Club—Annual Mrs. Ella P. Law English, French, Dramatics A.B., Claflin College M.A., Atlanta University Beach Beacon Mrs. Margureite K. Law Homemaking A.BV B.S., Savannah State College M.A., Columbia University N H. A.—Dean of Girls Mrs. Lydia G. Mabry Social Studies A.B., Savannah State College M.A., Atlanta University Games Charles Johnson Physics B.S., Savannah State College Science Club Mrs. Dorothy Lampkin Family Education A.B., B.S., Savannah State College M.S., South Carolina State College N. H. A. John H. Law Social Studies A.B., Savannah State College Delta and Sigma Hi-Y Mrs. Hortense C. Lloyd English A.B., Prairie View College M.A., Columbia University Beach Beacon Alphonso F. McLean Mathematics and Science A.B., Savannah State College Omega Hi-Y Mrs. Mildred R. Hilledce Homemaking B.S., South Carolina State College Harry NevelS Building Engineer Mrs. Willie Mae Patterson Social Studies Savannah State College Mrs. Stella J. Reeves Social Studies A.B., University of Pittsburgh International Friendship Club Roscoe Riley Woodwork B.S., M.A., South Carolina State College Mollie S. Moore Secretary B.S., Savannah State College Miss Frances Newbern Physical Education B.S., Tennessee State University Coach—Basketball and Track Mrs. Mattie B. Payne English and French A.B., Virginia Union University B.S., Alabama State College Counselor Vernon L. Rhaney Mathematics A.M., Savannah State College M.A., Columbia University 6th Year Certificate, N. Y. U. Safety Patrol Mrs. A. M. Seabrook Mathematics A.B., Florida A M College Honor Society M.A., Columbia University Peter J. Smalls Music B.S., Savannah State College M.A., New York University Leather Craft Clarence Smith Health B.S., Savannah State College Ass’t Coach—Football, Basketball, Track Miss Euris Smith Commercial A.B., Bennett College M.A., New York University On Leave—Ford Fellowship Mrs. F. G. Waddell Commercial B.S., Savannah State College Girl Scouts—Beach Beacon Raymond W. Washington Chemistry B.S., Johnson C. Smith College M.S., South Carolia State College Audio-Visual Aids Director Ass’t Coach—Football and Basketball Mrs. Susan P. Waters Art Pratt Institute A.B., Savannah State College Sketch Club Annual Ira E. Williams Masonry B.S., Savannah State College Beta Hi-Y Carl P. Wright Band B.S., Savannah State College Band Director Miss Mary E. Wright Librarian A.B., Howard University B.L.S., North Carolina College Honor Society Student Librarians Mrs. Vircinia Wynn Mathematics A.B., Savannah State College M.A., Atlanta University Beach Beacon Mr. Johnson’s Physics Lab. Mrs. Hamilton explains the parts of speech. Mr. Riley repairs a drawer. Mrs. Moore fills out another transcript. Nurse Burke gives First Aid to her roses. ANNUAL STAFF L. B. Johnson Chairman — FACULTY Mrs. W. A. Dean Treasurer Mrs. S. J. Reeves Copy i 1. ART LAYOUT Arnett, Jane, Katherine, and Nathaniel 3. ADVERTISEMENT Laura Earthell 2. PHOTOGRAPHY Frances, Harriet, Jackie, and Esther 4. FEATURES Leila , Helen, Ernestine, Barbara, and Jewel 5. TYPING Virginia, Norris, Lonnie, and Alfredia V MEMORY LANE SENIORS Montague Denny President CLASS OFFICERS Barbara Jenkins Secretary Motto: “We Strive Today For The Task of Tomorrow99 Flower: Yellow Carnation Colors: Gold and Blue Eugene Hagins Treasurer Arthur Hunter Sergeant-at-Arms Leroy Lockhart Sergeant-at-Arms Charlesetta Hardwicke Asst. Secretary i J. T. Stevens Chaplain VICE-PRESIDENTS SPONSORS v'T' iMrS' A-E- Ha1m.if,ton; f12 3: Mre. H. Lloyd, 12-9; Mrs. E. B. Harden. 12-4: J. H. Law, 12-10: Mrs. S. P. Waters, 12-5: Mrs . S. Wynn, 12-2; and Mrs. M. B. Payne, 12-8. Standing: A. F. McLean, 12-1; N. H. Harris, 12-6,- and C. L. Johnson, 12-7. Deanna Wiggins Russell Ellington Shiri.f.y Garvin Thurman Sanders Elizabeth Jones 12-6 12-7 12-8 12-9 12-10 Ransey C. Adkins Band Science Club n ; ’A f ' Alfreda Anderson Honor Society Kappa Tri-Hi-Y r t A Mk r. I. A. Student Council Sarah Argow Bettye Bacon Tau Betta, Tri-Hi-Y Clementine Banks N. H. A. Willie Mae Akins Jonquil Garden Club Cloverettes James Anthony Jonquil Garden Club Mary L. Arnold Annual, Editor F. T A. Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Student Council Honor Society Thermus Baker Mary E. Barnes Annie Mae Barnett Chorus N. H. A. Emma Jean Battise Jonquil Garden Club Leather Craft Fire Squad Lorraine Beal Library Club Earlie Mae Bennett N. H. A. Birdell Black N. H. A. Reading Club Patrol F. T. A. Margaret Baul Patrol Fire Squad Earthell Beckett Patrol Creative Dance Annual Eugene Bennett Football Annual Esther Blake Annual Senior Tri-Hi-Y Cheerleader Gloria Boles Cloverettes Chorus Library Club Thelma Bright F. T. A. Jonquil Garden Club Annette Brown Creative Dance Fire Squad Chorus N. H. A. Thelma Brown N. H. A. Virginia Brown N. H. A. Ruth Ann Bonds Beacon Alice Brown N. H. A. Eugene Brown Theresa Brown ' N. H. A. Patrol Ethel Bryant Honor Society Cloverettes Patrol Creative Dance Rose Bryant Cloverettes Band Creative Dance N. H. A. Dorothy Burns Beacon Patrol Charles Butler Omega Hi-Y Chorus Joseph Caleb Track Patrol Beacon William Capers Marcus Burke Fire Squad Patrol Laura Dell Burns N. H. A. Beacon Honor Society Maxine Butler Basketball Honor Society Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Library Club Lillie Campbell Honor Society Library Club Vivian Carlton N. H. A. Beacon Honor Society Arnett Carroll Honor Society Annual, Layout Editor Sigma Hi-Y Jenell Childs Beacon Library Club Nancy Christopher N. H. A. Jonquil Garden Club F. T. A. Rosa Lee Collins Cloverettes Roberta Cook Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Chorus Leila Mae Charles Honor Society Annual Patrol Johnnie Mae Chisholm Cloverettes Harold Cody Chorus Track Maldotha Conyers Patrol Cloverettes Fire Squad Track Delores Cooper Beacon N. H. A. Jonquil Garden Club Mary L. Cooper Student Council N. H. A. Rosa Lee Council Honor Society Beacon Dotson Cutter Delta Hi-Y Football Shirley Daniels Beacon Patrol Earl Davis Football Lucille Cordrey Patrol F. T. A. Barbara A. Coxon Chorus Fire Squad Charles Dailey Library Club Gloria Daughtry Jonquil Garden Club F. T. A. Creative Dance Clifford Dawson Reading Club Edward Days Basketball Band Patrol Montacue Denny Band Omega Hi-Y Chorus Track William Eason Lorenzo Elleby Chorus Florie Mae Ellison Kappa Tri-Hi-Y N. H. A. Naomi Denmark Patrol Fire Squad Reading Club Delores Dortch John Edwards Football Russell Ellington Omega Hi-Y Football, Capt. Varsity Club Basketball, Capt. Frances Farmer Tau Beta Tri-Hi-Y N. H. A. Chorus Fire Squad Calanthia Ferguson Reading Club Cloverettes Lillie Mae Ferguson Honor Society Beacon Franklin Fields Sigma Hi-Y Football Ernestine Fleming F. T. A. Fire Squad Jonquil Garden Club Eunice Ferguson F. T. A. Jonquil Garden Club Annette Fields F. T. A. Beacon N. H. A. Clarence Fisher Creative Dance Lee F. Fluker Basketball Football Chorus Delta Hi-Y Inez Fuller Comer Flynn Band Delta Hi-Y Mae Frances Fuller Tau Beta Tri-Hi-Y Annual Chorus John Gaynus Honor Society Annual Beacon Chorus Earl A. Glover Beacon Evelyn Gordon Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Girl Scouts Chorus 1 Shirley Garvin Honor Society Patrol Reading Club Girl Scouts Lavan Gilmore Band Carlton Golden Chorus Ernest Green Mary Green Beacon Chorus Gloria Green Rosa Mae Griffin N. H. A. Rose Hamilton N. H. A. Charlesetta Hardwick Senior Tri-Hi-Y Chorus Daniel Harris Football Walter R. Hartwell Honor Society Chorus Ruth Green Eugene Hagins Student Council, Pres. Honor Society Delta Hi-Y Chorus Carrie Hamm Charlotte Hardwick Fire Squad Harriet Harris Honor Society Band Annual Cloverettes William Hayward Honor Society Larose Heath Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Rosa Lee Hill Anderson Holmes Sigma Hi-Y Robertta Holmes Georce H. Heard Delta Hi-Y Reading Club John Hendrix Jonquil Garden Club Mary L. Hippert Honor Society Patrol Fire Squad Reading Club Drucilla Holmes Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Creative Dance Chorus Drill Team Helen Howard Annual Beacon Chorus Helen M. Hunt N. H. A. Gwendolyn Jackson Senior Tri-Hi-Y Chorus Honor Society Lavenia Jackson Barbara J. Jenkins Student Council Annual Beacon Arthur Hunter Chorus Omega Hi-Y Julia Jackson Honor Society .N. H. A. Jerome James Band Annual Delores Jenkins Honor Society F.T.A. Patrol Fire Squad Arthur Jinks Annie L. Johnson N. H. A. Delores Johnson Beacon Chorus Gwendolyn A. Johnson N. H. A. Joyce Johnson Fire Squad Chorus Omenta Johnson William Johnson Basketball Geneva Johnson Honor Society International Friendship Cloverettes Chorus Joseph A. Johnson Band Mary Johnson International Friendship Prince D. Johnson Patrol Willie Mae Johnson International Friendship Patrol F. T. A. N. H. A. Elizabeth C. Jones Honor Society Cloverettes Matthew Jones Omega Hi-Y Patrol Ollie Mae Jones N. H. A. Shirley Jones Kappa Tri-Hi-Y N. H. A. Eunice Kelly F. T. A. Patrol Fire Squad Jonquil Garden Club Ernestine Jones Patrol Chorus N.H.A. Annual Muriel Jones N. H. A. F. T. A. Jonquil Garden Club Robert Jones Robert L. Jordan Omega Hi-Y Annual Chorus Football Nathaniel Keith Bertha Lawton Honor Society Fire Squad Jonquil Garden Club Leroy Lockhart Football Delta Hi-Y Percy Mack Alice Manning Patrol Library Club Emma Lee Lavender Chorus Creative Dance Joseph M. Lee Football Earl Luten John Maddox Helen Massey Honor Society Patrol Cloverettes Fire Squad Henry Maxwell Alonzo Mention Carolyn McDuffie N. H. A. Girl Scouts Delores Middleton Patrol Fire Squad Jonquil Garden Club Jakie Miller Omega Hi-Y Fire Squad Chorus Alvenia Mitchell Creative Dance Chorus Fire Squad Georgia McPherson Varsity Club, Pres. Track Annual Student Council Willie Mae Middleton William H. Miller Band James Mitchell Doris Mobley Band Honor Society Patrol' Shirley Morrell Cloverettes Chorus Gloria Murray Creative Dance N. H. A. Honor Society Lillie Mae Murray F. T. A. Jonquil Garden Club James Myrick Levi Moore Band Basketball Delta Hi-Y Annie Mungin Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Katherine Murphy Mable Murray Mary Neavins Honor Society Senior Tri-Hi-Y Patrol F. T. A. teach High School Library Harry Owens Lorraine I. Palmer Tau Beta Tri-Hi-Y Chorus Girl’s Glee Club Fire Squad Lucille Pelote Patrol Chorus Andrew Phoenix Omega Hi-Y Chorus Patrol Ellen Polite Honor Society Senior Tri-Hi-Y Fire Squad Dorothy Palmer Gloria Patterson Student Council Cloverettes Marie Phillips Basketball Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Chorus Drill Team Varsity Club Horace Pitts Honor Society Basketball Joseph Polite Band Edward Porter Richardine Ralph Honor Society Beacon Library Club Ida Belle Reita N. H. A. Mary Lou Roberson Fire Squad Frankie Roberts Fire Squad International Friendship Chorus Patrol Annie Mae Potter Fire Squad Thomas Reddick Delta Hi-Y Basketball Football Track Leon Richardson Sherman Roberson Band Student Council Honor Society Beacon George Roberts Band Sigma Hi-Y Joel Rountree Fire Squad Chorus Morris Sams Science Club Honor Society Beta Hi-Y Annie Mae Saxon N.H. A. Earnest Seabrook Laura Sellers Patrol F. T. A. Annual Harriett Sampson Honor Society F. T. A. Student Council Girl Scouts Thurman Sanders Honor Society Edretta Scott N. H. A Eleanor Sellars Fire Squad Garden Club Wesley Shellman Basketball Jewel Simmons Honor Society Patrol Annual Reading Club Euleta Smith Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Chorus Majorette Creative Dance Minnie Ruth Smith Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Marcaret Solomon Student Council Senior Tri-Hi-Y Chorus J. T. Stevens Delta Hi-Y, Pres. Honor Society Football Barbara Smith Cloverettes Sketch Club Freddie Lou Smith F. T, A. Patrol Fire Squad Jonquil Garden Club Virginia Smith Chorus F. T. A. International Friendship Patrol Benjamin Sommerset Honor Society Football Beta Hi-Y Basketball Margaret Stevens F. T. A. N.H. A. Chorus James Stewart Catherine Strain Safety Patrol Reading Club Varsity Club Dandy P. Taylor Honor Society Beacon, Editor Student Council Lauretta Thompson Sketch Club Basketball Julia P. Tolbert Honor Society Cloverettes Earnestine Stoney Honor Society Senior Tri-Hi-Y Chorus Allen Sykes Delta Hi-Y Student Council Track James Taylor Marguerite Tillman F. T. A. Jacqueline Tyson Tau Beta Tri-Hi-Y Annual Willie Verdree Leather Craft Jonathan Walker Football Varsity Club Chorus Leanna Walker N. H. A. Honor Society F.T.A. Jonquil Garden Club Willie Walker Omega Hi-Y Track Gwendolyn Washington Patrol Fire Squad Willie Wallace Joseph Walker Football Chorus Virginia Walker Annual Patrol Martha D. Ward F. T. A. Jonquil Garden Club Jolene Washington Honor Society F. T. A. Samuel Washington Fire Squad Chorus Basketball Caleb Weston Honor Society Sigma Hi-Y, Pres. Deanna Wiggins Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Creative Dance Honor Society Dorothy Williams Lillian Williams Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Honor Society Chorus Library Club Theresa Washington F. T. A. Fire Squad Garden Club Charles White Football Lonnie Mae Wiggins Annual Basketball Honor Society Patrol Johnnie Williams Mary Wlliams Honor Society Creative Dance Samuel Williams F. T. A. Willie Wilson Nathaniel Wright Omega Hi-Y Shirley Irving Lester Dozier CLASS SONG By Euleta Smith and Minnie Ruth Smith Our hearts are full of sadness Our eyes are filled with tears We hate to leave you, dear Beach High, After all these happy years. We’re thanking all our teachers For the way they’ve made us turn, Through all the toil and tear drops We have never failed to learn. We love you, praise, adore you, How much you’ll never know; We think of you with joyful hearts, And will forever more. So may God bless and keep you Forever in His eyes; You’ve played your part, in our our heart, For you really are our prize. CHOMJS To our parents so kind and patient We now give a rousing cheer, For the years they’ve stood beside us To make tasks easy to bear. And as we leave you, dear Beach High, We look back with tear-filled eyes; So we pledge our hearts to you, old Alma Mater true, Farewell, Beach High, farewell. HISTORY As we entered the “Golden Gates” of Alfred E. Beach High on September 8, 1953 we were taking our most important steps toward obtaining our high school education. Although the time may have seemed long, actually these past three years flew by rapidly. There were a number of important events that oc- curred during our three year period at Beach High. Some of these high school memories will remain with us throughout our entire lives. None of us will ever forget the growling Bulldogs of “53-54” as they won numerous victories for our school nor shall we forget the “Parakees” when they appeared on the Annual Harvest of Talent. The audience gave them a tre- mendous round of applause as they left the stage. We were thrilled when Gloria Murray won the title for the tenth grade attendant to Miss Beach. Of course, we did not know she would receive an even higher honor in the years to come. Other memories of “53-54” would include the exceptional basketball team and the “Faculty Follies.” Remember how Principal Douglas performed along with the female chorus line and the “Mutt-Jeff”’ tap dance by Mr. Wright and Mr. Harris. The very enjoyable production of “Stagline” was presented by the Dramatics Department in “54.” After watching our school mates perform with professional ease during the entire play we looked with great antici- pation toward the following year when the Dramatics Department would again present one of their superb productions. As we moved into our junior year, time seemed to have taken on a little more speed toward our senior year. Julia Tolbert won the title for 11th grade attend- arit to Miss Beach. We were very proud and happy for her to receive this honor. In November of “54” the students who had main- tained an average of 85 and above during our tenth grade year were admitted and inducted into the Beach High Chapter of the National Honor Society. This was indeed an honor to those who made the Honor Society and an inspiration to our fellow classmates. Even though Woodville defeated Beach with a 19-0 victory for the city championship, the school spirit still remained strong. Somehow we were able to endure the slangs our rivals gave us due to our defeat. The basketball team was still going strong as Rich- ard Denny became the second three letter athlete for dear old Beach. They won the first Annual Regional Tournament after an excellent display of their basket- ball talent. The delightful comedy of “55” entitled “Papa Was A Preacher” was another production by the Dramatics Department which included a great cast under the excellent direction of Mrs. E. P. Law. The auditorium of our school was filled with roars of humorour laugh- ter from the beginning to the end of the play. It was really a success! The “Operetta of 55” which was entitled “Drink Water Sanatorium” is another everlasting memory which was performed beautifully by the chorus under the splendid direction of Mr. P. J. Smalls and Mrs. E. P. Law. The gay colored costumes and the beautiful background scenery which was painted by members of the Art Department with Mrs. S. P. Waters supervising, gave the stage a magnificent setting along with the radi- ant faces of the participants. Our senior year which began September 6, 1955, finally came. This is the year we had waited so patiently for. Time certainly played the leading role for us as we looked forward to June 1, 1956, graduation day. The first important flight of our education journey had been completed; we would receive our high school diplomas for the work we had-accomplished during our twelve years of schooling. At the beginning of our “55-56” term, the Driver Education Program was introduced and added to our school curriculum. This gave many students with the desire to drive an opportunity to learn all the funda- mentals and safety percautions of driving. The auto- mobile for the course was donated by the local Dearing Chevrolet Company. Mr. F. R. Glover was assigned to instruct the students who registered for this course. The “Pre-Halloween Carnival” was another enjoy- able event that was held in our school gymnasium dur- ing our senior year. The “Ugly Man Contest” an inter- esting feature of this affair went over big. The ugliest man was crowned during the Carnival; the votes of the students had been counted prior to the Carnival. Other features of the Carnival were games, fortune telling, dancing and the presentation of the Male Chorus Line. This line was composed of male faculty members, as usual, they stole the show. On Thanksgiving night our hearts were filled with joy as we won the city championship from Woodville. As our football team ran up and down the gridiron they had a strong determination to win back the vic- tory that our school had long been noted for. This triumph brought our school a 14-6 victory. During the last few months of our stay at Beach High we were in a constant rush. There were the senior meetings, senior expenses, ordering of the rings and senior programs that kept most of us busy. As we finished our final school duties we were then able to feel relieved. Although our life at Beach included much hard studying, we were still able to enjoy many pleasant events that occurred during those wonderful years. The memories of our “dear ole Alma Mater” will be cher- ished by all the seniors of the “56” graduating class. We are thankful to the entire faculty for the guid- ance they gave us, and as we part from our dearly beloved school we wish for the future seniors much success and happiness throughout their last year at Alfred E. Beach. SUPERLATIVES TALLEST SHORTEST FATTEST THINNEST BEST LOOKING CUTEST Arthur Hunter—Betty Bright CLASS PET MOST POPULAR MOST COMICAL BEST PERSONALITY . . . MOST AMBITIOUS .... BEST DANCER MOST ATHLETIC NOISEST QUIETEST MOST STUDIOUS MOST TALENTED .... Joseph Johnson—Lillian Williams NEATEST BEST SINGER Eugene Hagins—Frances Framer MOST COOPERATIVE . . . MOST BUSINESS LIKE . . Thurman Saunders—Mary Arnold MOST DRAMATIC .... Jakie Miller—Barbara Smith MOST SOPHISTICATED . . ALLROUND . . Thomas Reddick—Charlesetta Hardwick MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Caleb Weston—Deanna Wiccins PROPHECY Usually the future is filled with mystery, thrills and adventure, but the 1956 graduating class is equipped with a special crystal ball. So let’s all see that which has not happened yet. We see first of all, those Grads who have not left our Alma Mater. Behind the principal’s desk, is the past president of the Student Council, Eugene Hagins with Lonnie Wiggins at the typewriter. Jackie Tyson is instructing Family Relationship in a modernized classroom that has recently been completed. In the gymnasium a dream has come true, for Euleta Smith is now in charge of the girl’s Physical Education classes. The ever great Bulldogs are proud of the winning streak they are having with their coach, a former team captain, Russell Ellington. For these Grads, there are no barriers—Monta- gue Denny, President of the United States has had a very successful term and is thinking about a second. We are extremely proud to say that Caleb Weston, now a Georgia Congressman, is doing much for the United States tax situation. William Johnson, Edward Days and Thomas Reddick are stars among the “Big Five” on the renown basketball team “The Harlem All-Stars,” who recently returned from a European tour. Bobby White and Earl Davis, former Bulldog players, have just signed a contract with the Washington Red Legs. The Crystal Ball reveals that Earthell Beckett, Rose Bryant, and Emily Lavendar have opened The B. B. L. Dance Studio in Detroit, the word is that they are giving Arthur Murray quite a time. John Maddox is now manager of the Moulin Rouge assisted by Daniel Harris and James Stewart. Levi Moore’s band is giving previously famous bands a “run for their money,” included in his music makers are Ramsey Adkins on trumpet, Comer Flynn on sax, Joseph Johnson at the piano and Drucilla Holmes as their vovalist. Lillian Williams is replacing Liberace at the Copcabana. In the field of research, Thurman Sanders is beginning a completion of Einsteins’ work with Leon Banks, his associate. Benjamin Sommersett and Morris Sams are now instructing Physics at Howard University. Mary Arnold is a consultant with the New York Social Department, while her “sister,” Alfreda Anderson is head nurse at the Daniels Memorial Hospital. John Gaynus is a col- umnist for the New York Times, while Dandy Tay- lor is editor-in- chief of the New York Herald. The Saturday Evening Post latest issue is filled with many illustrations by Katherine Murphy and Harry Owens. Mary Hippert is the new manager of the Conrad Hilton Hotel. At Saks, Queen Esther Blake has secured a position as buyer for this concern. In Hollywood, Barbarba Smith is starring in the Broadway hit “Cleopatra,” while Georgia McPherson, producer at MGM, has just released their latest production in which the cast included film stars Gloria Murray, Virginia Smith and Jakie Miller. Joseph Walker, Harold Cody, Frank Dickerson and William Eason, known as the Para- keets have placed the Drifters’ names in the fine print on the personal appearance bills. Leroy Lock- hart is starring with Sidney Pointer in a RKO production. You know that Allen Sykes heads this movie house, with Maxine Butler as his number one talent scout. It has been said that Miss Butler is trying to sign Julia Tolbert for their coming production. Andrew Phoenix, Joe Polite, and Rob- ert Jordan are opening with a new comedy routine at Ciro’s within the next month. Lonnie Morrell is working with Rochester on his new comedy show, she has been a booming success. There are many other Beachites who are doing great things to uphold our school traditions, we are proud of all of you and we hope that our Crystal Ball is not misleading us. CLASS WILL Montague Denny wills to Paul Gibbs his “es- quire” ability. Minnie Ruth Smith wills to Joyce Young her position in the Girls Glee Club. Joseph Polite wills his great personality to Mamie Lou Jackson. Lonnie Mae Wiggins will her basketball ability to Dora Saunders. Barbara Jenkins wills to Emily Snype her posi- tion as secretary of the senior class. Mary Arnold wills Elaine Reed her French note book. Laura Sellers wills her charming personality to Rose Baker. William Heyward wills to Herbert Greene his basketball ability. Robert Jordan wills to Robert Phoenix his ability to participate in sports. Arnett Carroll wills to Edward Carroll his ability to “Jive Around” and still maintain an “A” average. Queen Esther Blake wills to Gwendolyn Riggs her ability to get along with teachers. John Gaynus wills to Jessie Bell Joyner his posi- tion as Secretary of the Savannah Youth Council. Charles Dailey wills to Eleanor Johnson his position in the NAACP. Earthell Beckett wills to Antoinette Cox her position as advertising manager of the Annual Staff. Eugene Hagins wills to Delbert Glover his ability to speak French. Elizabeth Jones wills to Gertrude Campbell her waistline. Margaret Baul wills her charming young looks to Cora Bell Greene. Gloria Daughtry wills her sweet personality to Rose Parks. Richardine Ralph wills to Ella Mae Ralph her excellent typing ability. Euleta Smith wills her position as head major- ette to Jane Morgan. Arthur Hunter wills his height to Hershal Burton. Dandy Taylor wills Helen Polite her “Smile.” Jolene Washington wills to Elizabeth Grayson her ability to type on a blind typewriter without looking at the keyboard. Cleve Jones wills his “Brains” to Beatrice Odom. Delores Cooper wills her all around ability for charming boys to the tenth and eleventh grades girls. John Wesley Edwards wills to Alfonso Murray his ability to play end on the football team. Enerstine Stoney wills her alto voice in the chorus to Willie Pearl McCall. Gwendolyn Washington wills to Vernell Moultrie her dimples. Delores Jenkins wills her shortness to Laura Garvin. Eunice Kelly wills her place in the senior class to Elise Bryant. Georgia Mae Bynes wills her ability to get along with others to Barbara Grant. Alfredia Anderson wills her sense of humor to the junior class. Freddie Lou Smith wills her seat in the audi- torium to Elise Hooks. Shirley Garvin wills to Wilhelmina Williams her ability to get her lessons. Virginia Walker wills her dramatic ability to Jo Ann Mitchell. Eugene Bennett wills his ability to type to Ruth Jackson. Eleanor Sellers wills Dorothy Lawton her hair- do. Daniels Harris wills his position on the football team to John Durden. Evelyn Gordon wills to John Ross her ability to become chemistry “lab” assistant. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF”?? Escalators were installed at a beach? Levi Moore got married in June? Edward Days didn’t play basketball? Charles “Bobbie” White was tall? Mr. Douglas had a twin? Euleta Smith quite Richard Hagins? Eugene Hagins didn’t wear glasses? Lloyd Smith stopped walking Deanna home? Montague Denny attended all the Senior Class meetings? Arthur Hunter and Eleanor Sellers tied the knot? Everyone had combination lockers? Willie Verdree stop pimping? Nathaniel Wright didn’t have a tough process? The “preps” stopped chasing Nathaniel Keitt? Mrs. Wynn lost her “huge” black pocketbook? We didn’t have a good basketball team? Thurman Sanders became another Prince Rivers? Gloria Murray was not attractive? Mr. Smith stopped telling the students “wrong door”? Alfreda Anderson and Mary Arnold broke up their friendship? Inez Fuller, Shirley Daniels, Dorothy Burns and Mary Faison were not always thinking of something evil? Rose Ann Lanier and Robert Jordon got mar- ried? The Senior Class went to Cuba? Jenelle Childs missed her daily ride in the green Pontiac? Dandy Taylor lost her wedding ring? The Driver Education car was wrecked? Anderson Holmes majored in Physics? Jerome James would try smiling? Jonathan Walker became a prize fighter? Lonnie Morrell really got serious? William Jackson would try talking to girls? Mary Francis Fuller lost her blue ear rings? Mr. Washington didn’t like “Progressive Jazz”? There was a snack bar in the lobby? Mrs. E. P. Law forgot how to speak French? Someone stole all the typewriters in room 311? Lelia Charles weighted 120 pounds? Elizabeth Jones was not so friendly and under- standing? John “Shot” Edwards could find his way to the Barber Shop? Bertha Lawton kept her hands out of her pockets ? Mrs. Hallman and Mr. Bolden stopped playing “Scrabble”? Mrs. Reeves dismissed her classes on time? Joe Polite lost his car keys? Thomas Reddick w'as locked in the Chemistry Lab? Russell Ellington didn’t graduate? KATHERINE MURPHY “The rose washed with the morning dew.” ALFREDIA ANDERSON “A phantom of delight.” DELORES MIDDLETON “A lovely apparition.” DELORES DORTCH “The glory of the day was in her face.” TOYS FOR JOY —HI-Y TRI HI-Y CHRISTMAS PROJECT CAREER WEEK THE RACE HAS JUST BEGUN By Mary Erlene Neavins Graduation to all is a glorious day Many did start but some fell by the way. For the first dozen years we have run quite a race But there’s college in store so we can’t change our pace. For some this will be the sad end of school days But the learning goes on as you learn of life’s ways. We wonder as proudly we march down the aisle O’er which road we will move as we run the next mile. But think you, there’s one thing you never must doubt Don’t falter, for soon you will meet that next bout. And always remember as through life you run The race is ne’r over, it’s only begun! CLASS POEM JUNIORS CLASS PRESIDENTS Ruth Bell Section 1 No Picture Leroy Wilson Section 5 James Barker Section 9 Paul Gibbs Section 10 Elise Bryant Section 4 George Henderson Section 8 Herbert Green Section 12 Delbert Glover Section 2 Emily Snype Section 6 Antionette Cox Section 3 Betty Middleton Section 7 Jean Brown Section 11 Wilhelmina Anderson Frances Andrews Willie Baker James Barker Joseph Battise Lucille Beach Carole Black Robert Black Josephine Bishop Edna Brisben Edwin Brown Harriet Brown Pearl Brown Rosa Brown Elise Bryant Heward Bryant Hurshell Burton William Burton Jane Byrd Gertrude Campbell Wahlena Coleman Leroy Cooper Mary Cooper Antionette Cox Corine Daniels Howard Dawson Delores Dempsey Isabelle Denmark Elizabeth Dupree Carol Edwards Willis Edwards Kier Ellison Leontine English Harold Evans Gloria Faison Otis Famble Charles Ferrebe Willie Fickling Leonard Fields Russell Fields John Fletcher Mary Ford Jean Fuller Lizzie Grayson Timothy Grayson Jannie Green Majorie Green Laura Garvin Paul Gibbs Julia Gilliard Joyce Glenn Hammie Gooding Letha Goodman Horace Gordon Barbara Grant Joe Louis Grant Leon Grant Louise Grant Mary Grant Theodora Grant Gertrude Ilagood Jerome Hall Willie Mae Hamilton Renzy Hanshaw John Harrington Vernita Harris Shirley Harrison Harold Harvey Martha Hayward Hamp Hazel George Henderson Isaac Henderson Elise Hooks Felix Houston Doretha Hunter Mattie Jackson Mamie Lou Jackson Anice Jamerson Claudette James Earl Jennings Jernell Jennings Joseph Jinks Cecile Johnson Eleanor Johnson Gus Johnson Mabel Johnson Frank Jones Sadie Jones Jessie Joyner • Annie Kelly Thomas Kemp Doris Knight Betty Lamar Gladys Lambert James Lang Marion Lang Ralph Lawton Carrie Lavel Robert Loadholt Carl Logan Warnie Lovett Emmett Martin Clara McCullough Gertrude McIntosh Ruth McIntosh Alphonso McLean Betty L. Middleton Barbara Michael Frances Minus Betty Mitchell Robert Mitchell Robert Monroe Beretha Moody Jane Morgan Phalio Morgan Florine Morris Gloria Mosley Vernelle Moutrie Nathaniel Muldrow Otis Nichols Beatrice Odum William Orage Inez Orr Elizabeth Owens Yvonne Page Louise Patrick Roberta Patterson Charlotte Philpot Anderson Ponder Katherine Porter Henry Priester William Pugh Rosemary Quarterman Thomas Quinn Raymond Ray Elaine Reed Alice Reid Cynthia Rhodes Johnnie Richardson Mary Richardson Joseph Rivers Harold Roberts Cleve Robinson Rosemary Robinson John Ross Gloria Ruth Barbara Sanders Thomas Scott Venus Scurdy Jeanette Sheppard Robert Simmons Frank Simms Arthur Singleton Mary Singleton Gussie Smith Lloyd Smith Willie Smith Ruby Smothers Annie Spradley Vivian Stokes Shirley Strain Betty Taylor Juanita Thomas Jean Thomas Shirley Tremble Betty Virgil Doreatha Walker Elizabeth Walker Doris Wallace Willie Mae Wallace Marie Warren David Washington Eleanor Wesley fietty White Betty Williams Evelyn Williams Harold Williams John Williams Lucille Williams Ranell Williams Rosemary Williams Leroy Wilson Edwin Woods Lula Young John Finney Wesley Hutchins Eugene Jackson Walsten Morris Mabel Moultrie Zelma Wallace James Williams Alberta Alls Robbie Anderson Shirley Beacon Edna Baker Rose Baker Audrey Barnett Lillie Battise Willie Battise Shirley Beck Robbie Bentley Pearl Berrien Willie Blount Eddie Bonaparte Claretta Bonds Elizabeth Bovd Johnnie Branner Marilyn Brooks Betty Brown Betty Brown Beverly Brown Earl Brown Emma Brown George Brown Julia Brown Louis Brown Margaret Brown Naomi Brown William Brown Ella Brown Richard Burns Mary Bush Gloria Buxton Willie Nell Caleb Bernita Campbell Ray Capers Theron Carter • Amanda Chaney Willie Chisholm Thomas Chisholm Wilson Clark Harriett Cobb Blanche Cody Marilyn Cole Medria Coleman Rose Collins Pauline Cook Lucille Cooper Martha Creech • Shirley Dalida George Daniels Arthur Davis Gwendolyn Dawson Mae Bell Dempsey Richard Dixon Richard Drayton Cleveland Duncan John Durden Dorothy Evans George Ferguson Lucille Ferguson James Fields Betty Fountain James Frazier Jeanette Frazier La Vances Freeman Robert Gilmore Almarie Glover Robert Gordon Alex Grant Catherine Grant Jane Grant Isiah Green Shirley Green William Green Geraldine Greene Laura Greene Mamie Greene Catherine Guyton I.eon Habershan Cleveland Hagins William Hagins Earnestine Hall Priscilla Hall Mary Hamilton Jacqueline Handy Dorothy Harden Carl Hart Maude Hayes Bernice Hazel Johnny Hazzard Lee U. Hendrix Eloise Henry Helen Herrington Otis Heyword Leroy Hicks Minnie Hobbs Mary Hopkins Annie Howell Earnestine Hugee Levi Humphries Ronald Hunter Fannie Jackson Gladys Jackson Ruth Jackson Elizabeth Jaudon Rosa Jenkins Sylvia Jenkins Abraham Johnson Bennie Ruth Johnson Helen Johnson Irma Johnson Willie Mae Johnson Barbara Jones Elnora Jones Samuel Jones Shirley Jones Annette Kennedy Vincent Kiett Freddie King Annette Kirkland Carolyn Kirkland Annette Knight Verdell Lambert Lillian Lang Dorothy Lawton March Legree Jerome Levant Francena Levy Mary Lipscomb Mary Lovett Shirley Luten Betty Lyons Imogene Mack Robert Mack Sarah Martin Agnes Massey Bobby Mathis James Maxwell Carolyn Mayes Rosemary McBride Willie Pearl McCall Warnell McKiver Armstrong McMillian Rosa McQween Ruth Merritt Daisy Middleton Mozelle Middleton Rosalie Middleton Geraldine Miller Verdon Miller Arthur Mitchell Julian Mitchell Nora Mitchell Shirley Mitchell Otis Moore Freddie Mae Mosley Lloyd Mostipher Francena Myers William Nails Laura Nichols Bernice Nunnally Elizabeth Oliver Harold Oswell Isabelle Owens Shirley Parrish Clara Perry Frank Perry Clarence Peterson Sadie Philoot Bettye Pierce Bernice Pinckney Helen Polite Juanita Polite Lillian Polite Juanita Quinn Ella Ralph Delores Reynolds Clara Rhaney Wilma Rhaney Doris Riggs Gwendolyn Rivers Carolyn Roberts Marie Roberts Betty Robinson Earl Robinson • Jewel Robinson Juanita Robinson Carroll Rogers Bertha Ross Byrtis Sales Annette Sanders • Louise Sanders Gloria Scott Harold Seabrooks Earl Sheppard Mattie Sheppard Ruth Simmons • Dorothy Simpson Marie Simpson Joan Singleton Isabelle Smalls Charlesetta Smith Eugene Smith • Jestine Smith William Smith Dorothy Snipes Geraldine Spaulding Betty Steadman Osetta Stevens John Stewart Delores Stokes William Taylor Odessa Thomas Betty Thompson Luther Thompson Cynthia Toney Mary Toomer Jacqueline Tyson Carolyn Vinson Rosa Lee Wade Barbara Walker Charles Walker Etherine Wallace Louise Wallace Fannie Ward. Lunnette Washington Mary Washington Stella Washington Annette Watts Pearl West Priscilla Whitaker Benjamin White Moses White Myles White Ernestine Whittney Ima Wiggins Achalese Williams Birdie Williams Carolyn Williams Edith Williams. Elise Williams Hazel Williams Henry Williams John Williams Lawrence Williams Martha Williams Mary Willis Amy Wilson Dan Wilson Gloria Wilson Phillip Wilson Helen Woods Jessie Woods Shelia Woods Claude Wright Williams Wright Earlenc Wynn James Young Joyce Young the STUDENT COUNCIL With brotherhood as our bond the Student Council strives to achieve Good Citizenship. Eugene Hagins, President Miss M. F. Grant, Advisor the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Beach Chapter was organized in April, 1951. The foundation of the organi- zation is based on the four principles of their motto—Character, Leadership, Serv- ice, and Scholarship. President Advisor Advisor Thurman Sanders Miss M. E. Wright Mrs. A. M. Seabrook the SAFETY PATROL The Safety Patrol is a student organization whose primary concern is the safety of our student body walls. . , . Marcus Burke, Delores Middleton, Co-captains Mr. V. L. Rhaney .............Advisor THE FIRE SQUAD The fire squad is designed for the purpose of conducting fire drills, air raid drills, and other practices that will assure the “Beach High Family that the maximum of safety is practiced within her This organization works hand in hand with the safety patrol, the police department, and the office of the Civil Defense in carrying out its duties. We believe that being prepared is a step towards good learning. Marcus Burke.....................Marshal Mr. F. R. Glover................Advisor FUTURE TEACHERS of AMERICA The Martin G. Haynes club seeks to provide opportunities that will enable the students of Alfred E. Beach identify and develop qualities and aptitudes basic to successful teaching. Mary Arnold,..................President Mrs. E. B. Harden...............Advisor GREEN COVE 4-H CLUB The Green Cove 4-H club was organized this year to provide an outlet for boys who were interested in 4-H club work. Gus Johnson ..................President Miss M. F. Grant................Advisor GIRL SCOUTS Troop No. 70 was organized in 1955, as a means of helping to develop the spirit of cooperation and sisterly team work. It is one of the few organizations providing recreation for the mind, body, and spirit. Wilma Rhaney..............................President Mrs. F. G. Waddell.................Troop Leader the JONQUIL GARDEN CLUB The Jonquil Garden Club was organized to develop an appreciation for beauty in the Home, School, and Community. Eunice Kelly.........President Mrs. E. B. Harden.......Advisor OMEGA HI-Y Omega Hi-Y Chapter is a charter member of the state Y. M. C. A. It creates and maintains throughout the home, school and community, high standards of Christian character. A. S. McLean.....President A. F. McLean.......Advisor SIGMA HI-Y These gentlemen of Sigma are striving to extend the lofty principles of the Y. M. C. A. movement. Caleb Weston....President. J. H. Law..........Advisor TAU BETA TRI HI-Y Realizing that society expects young people to assume more responsibilities of citizenship. These young ladies discuss with their advisor, Mrs. G. H. Hallman, the many opportunities provided by the four main agencies, Home, Church, School and Community, which Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y attempts to serve in order to develop concepts and skills necessary in American democracy today. Jacqueline Tyson .... President MRS- G. H. Hallman .... Advisor KAPPA TRI HI-Y 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. Minnie R. Smith .... President Mrs. W. A. Dean .... Advisor DELTA JR. HI-Y “Little Brothers” Our platform: Clean speech, clean sportsman- ship, clean scholarship and clean leaving. Ray Capers...............................President J. H. Law..................................Advisor DELTA SR. HI-Y 1931-1956 “True Aristocrats of the Hi-Y Movement” Creating, maintaining and extending, through- out the home, school and community, high stand- ards of Christian character. J. T. Stevens................President J. H. Law......................Advisor BEACH SENIOR TRI HI-Y 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. Marcaret Solomon....President Mrs. B. M. Hardwick...Advisor ALPHA TRI HI-Y Alpha Tri Hi-Y is the youngest chapter in the school, organized at the beginning of the school year when the demand for Tri Hi-Y affiliation exceeded the number of chapters available. Marilyn Brooks......President Mrs. B. M. Hardwick...Advisor Yvonne McGlockton Sherman Roberson Marguerite Ticgs John Finney Feature Editor Business Manager Secretary Sports Editor Antoinette Cox Photographer Dandy Taylor Editor-in-Chiel The BEACON is the quarterly 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 re- lationship between the school and community. Ruth Bell Associate Editor The cast of Oliver Twist, the initial radio play. The sound effects crew of the production: Oliver Twist. Mrs. H. Lloyd, Advisor RADIO WORKSHOP CLUB DRAMATICS The Dramatics Class has been very successful this year. The members of the Dj-amatics Class have presented several performances during the year, among which were the following: For American Education Week—“We Hold These Truths;” Christmas—“Spirit of Christmas;” Language Arts Festival— “The Revolt of Mother;” and their annual three act play which was presented in March—“Drums of Death.” Mrs. E. P. Law, Instructor The members of this senior club, the original 4-H Club‘of Beach have done outstanding civic work and work in the area of radio and television. Each year at least two state winners of various project have come from the Cloverettes. Last year’s winners were Sally Smart in Public Speaking and Gloria Bole's in safety. Mr. L. R. Bolden, Advisor Organized in 1955 because of the excessive number of 4-H’ers in Beach High, the members of this club have done excellent club work in elementary and Junior high school. After one year of satisfactory 4-H project work Beachettes become Cloverettes. Mrs. T. A. Wright, H. D. A. OFFICERS MUSIC The Alfred E. Beach High School Chorus under the direc- tion of Mr. Peter J. Smalls, par- ticipates in various community programs. This year they were presented in a concert entitled “Festival of Songs.” 0 rv ? _ -40 i_ DEPT. “Music in Action is bound to be interesting to anyone who likes good music and artistry.” Mr. P. J. Smalls, Director Mrs. A. M. Seabrooks, Pianist INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP The “IFS” was organized in September, 1955, for the purpose of stimulating an interest in human relations and providing opportunities for the students of Beach High School to learn more about their neighbors in other lands. Marvel Graham..............................President Mrs. S. J. Reeves,........................Advisor THE VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club was organized in 1953. It is composed of students who have lettered in varsity athletics. This organization seeks to promote, stimulate, and maintain throughout the school and community good sportsmanship and school spirit. Georgia McPherson..................President Mr. L. B. Johnson..................Advisor ART DEPARTMENT This year the art department has placed a great deal of emphasis on life drawing and portraiture using student models. The mediums used were pastels, charcoal and oil crayons. Students worked in ceramics and other crafts. Mrs. S. P. Waters, Instructor Rina Jenkins Reggie Burney Malcolm Thomas Stephanie McDew Larry Varner child DEVELOPMENT CENTER Georgia’s first Child Development Center was instituted in 1953 and is now in operation the whole school day. The Home Economics classes work closely with the center, pro- viding student helpers and planning activities. Roberle Collier Leonard Brown Miss B. L. Douse, Director ACTIVITIES EVENTS Ugly Man Contest Christmas Play Athletic Banquet Home Ec. Fashion Show Halloween Bazar Halloween Bazar Qloria .Murray MISS BEACH and ATTENDANTS Roberta Collier,- Shirley Mitchell; 10 Grade Attendant; Gloria Murray, and Yvonne McGlockton, 11th Grade Attend- ant. 10-13 Assembly Program ’55 Annual Dedication Y.M.C.A. Service Awards to Mr. Douglas and Mr. McLean Driver Education SCENES from the HARVEST of TALENT Dandy Dolls Tags Bobby Soxs Omegas Club ATHLETICS Left to Right: Freddie Walker, Edwin Brown, Richard Denny, Lawrence Feelings and Randolph England. Standing: Vemcll Gulden, Jennell Jennings, Montague Denny, Georgia McPherson, Willie Walker, Allen Sykes, Eleanor Johnson and Julia Monroe. ’55 TRACK FOOTBALL CITY CHAMPIONSHIP Season Record Beach 2 Oconee 13 8 Stanton 25 13 ‘Athens — 7 13 ‘Lucy Laney - 14 0 Gilbert 33 12 ’Ballard — 26 13 ‘Woodville 7 ‘Conference Games The coaching staff and the athletic committee is responsible for the athletic program at Beach. This group presents the annual Harvest of Talent each year which finances the Athletic Banquet. Coaching Staff Athletic Committee Left to Right: Joe Louis Grant, William Orage, Levi Moore, Thomas Reddick, William Johnson, Russell Ellington, Lucius Levett, Edward Days, John Finney, Samuel Washington, Herbert Greene and Lee Fluker. BOY’S BASKETBALL “B” TEAM Left to Right: Benjamin Mathis, Otis Nichols, James Taylor, Nathaniel Kiett and Edward Schell. Standing: Alphonso McLean, Eugene Jackson, George Ferguson, manager, Horace Pitts and Russell Fields. CITY CHAMPIONSHIP 3RD PLACE-DISTRICT SEASON RECORD Beach 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 50 59 CENTER 28 48 48 50 WOODVILLE 24 31 54 41 STANTON 56 59 42 52 BALLARD 44 54 44 49 ATHENS 45 30 58 62 LUCY LANEY 47 41 47 58 RISLEY 45 39 ♦CONFERENCE GAMES Won Lost 9 5 ALL GAMES 7 3 CONFERENCE Left to Right: Maxine Butler, Shirley Trimble, Catherine Strain, Marie Phillips, Vivian Stokes, Jean Brown, Lonnie Wiggins, Dora Sanders, Gloria Mosley and Carol Coxon. GIRL’S BASKETBALL Left to Right: Julia Crumbley, Amy Wilson, Betty Williams, Laura Nichols and Mattie Jackson. Standing: Rosa Lee Chapman, Annette Watts, Eleanor Johnson, manager, Caro- lyn Williams and Joyce Johnson. CITY CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON RECORD Beach 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 17 20 CENTER 35 43 25 35 WOQDVILLE 17 32 35 34 STANTON 45 35 38 26 BALLARD 60 50 48 32 ATHENS 62 27 44 42 LUCY LANEY 43 51 45 33 RISLEY 36 39 CONFERENCE GAMES W on Lost 5 9 ALL GAMES 5 5 CONFERENCE ,v SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Dr. William K. Payne, President Savannah State College is an accredited senior college, located in Chatham County, just one mile from Savannah, the oldest city in the state. Its campus, surrounded by beautiful moss laden oak trees, is one of the most naturally beautiful campuses to be found anywhere. One hundred and thirty-six acres of land with more than thirty modern buildings, fully equipped, comprises the campus of “Georgia’s largest institution for the higher education of Negroes.” For catalog, information and registration blank— write: Registrar, Savannah State College, Savannah, Georgia Students who are graduates of accredited high schools will be admitted without examinations. Stu- dents who are graduates of non-accredited high schools may qualify for admission to the freshman class through examinations. All freshment must file appli- cation not later than August 1 5, 1955. PROGRAM Veterans will get all benefits allotted under the law. Contact the Veteran’s Secretary, Savannah State Col- lege, Savannah, Georgia, for details. A WIDE VARIETY OF COURSES DESIGNED FOR: Men and women who desire to prepare for teach- ing positions in elementary schools and secondary schools. Normal school graduates and high school grad- uates who desire to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, Edu- cation, Business Administration, Engineering and Technical Sciences, and Vocational Training. EIGHT DIVISIONS The Board of Regents has approved the formation of seven Instructional Divisions and the division of General Extension at Savannah State College. The new divisions will be: HUMANITIES, SO- CIAL SCIENCE, NATURAL SCIENCE, EDUCA- TION, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, ENGI- NEERING AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. These Instructional Divisions with General Exten- sion, will comprise the Savannah State College Pro- gram, totaling eight divisions. The departments of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry will compose the NATURAL SCIENCE DIVISION. The EDUCATION DIVISION will be composed of the departments of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Secondary Education majors will specialize in SOCIAL SCIENCE, General Science, Mathematics, ENGLISH AND LITERA- TURE, COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS, DISTRIBU- TIVE EDUCATION, INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION, AND GENERAL AND SPECIAL SHOP SUBJECTS. In the DIVISION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- TION, the students can specialize in Industrial Man- agement, Office Practice, Accounting, and Business and Financial Economics. A Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics is being offered in the following fields: Institutional Management, Foods and Nutrition, Textiles and Clothing, Arts and Crafts, and Nursery School and Family Life Education. There will also be terminal courses in dressmaking and tailoring, food produc- tion and cooking. i • V • . • — • • ••. • • • . •: • • • % • - u.- V . •. % • . � '• • • • . . • • 'J- . 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