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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1959 volume:

our HIGH SCHOOL The FUTURE is ours to have and to live. It is big, wide, and complicated: but with experiences that we had during our high school days, it will lie conquered by you and me. GP days began in September and we made footprints in these corridors of— the memory oj our first Typical Assembly Program Sadie Hawkins Day Prom SNOW? Crazy. Man, Crazy! to be a JUNIOR! the summer of 58 Some worshiped . . . Some studied . . . (Summer School Graduates) Some worked . . . (Annual Staff) Some gossiped . . . Faculty boat ride the calm before the STORM. and now we step over the SENIOR year which is GOL BULL Published by the students of ALFRED E. BEACH HIGH SCHOOL threshold into our recorded in these pages of the 3001 Hopkins Street Savannah, Georgia Otha L. Douglass, B.A., M.A. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree fr his Master of Arts degree from Atlanta Univer tional advance study at Columbia University. Before coming to Savannah, Mr. Douglass County High School in West Point, Georgia, of the Social Studies Department at Beach-( assistant principal to his present position as principal Morehouse College and rsity. He has done addi- Mr. Douglass is a memlier of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the Elks, and the Mutuals. He is a member of Butler Presbyterian Church. He is married to the former Veronica Redd and they have three lovely children; Otha Jr.. Orion, and Olinda. Otha Lafayette Douglass was horn in Huntsv lie, Alabama, and received his elementary and secondary education in the public schools of that city. was principal of Troop In 1937, he became head uyler where he rose from Principal and faculty I MRS. JOHNNIE B. BURKE, R.N. School Nurse MISS MARY E. WRIGHT Librarian MRS. MOLLI E S. MOORE Secretary HARRY NEVEI.S Building Engineer and faculty MRS. MATTIE B. PAYNE Counselor A.B., Virginia Union University B.S., Alabama State College MRS. JANIE L. BLAKE Homemaking B.S., Savannah State College N.H.A. LEROY R. BOLDEN, SR. English B.S., Savannah State College M.A., Columbia University Public Speaking MRS. WILHELM EN IA A. DEAN Social Studies A.B., Allen University M.A., Columbia University Kappa Tri Hi Y, Annual FREDERICK R. GLOVER Chemistry B.S., Savannah State College Assistant Football Coach 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 MRS. GWENDOLYN H. HALLMAN English A.B., South Carolina State Tau Beta Tri-Hi-Y MRS. ALETHIA E. HAMILTON English B.S., Savannah State College MRS. ESTER B. HARDEN English B.A., Savannah State College F.T.A., Annual MRS. BESSIE M. HARDWICK Social Studies B.S., M.S., Columbia University Senior Tri-Hi-Y CLIFFORD E. HARDWICK, III Biology B.S., Savannah State College Citizenship Club MRS. MINNIE J. HARRIS Physical Education B.S., Prairie View A M College Cheerleaders, Girls’ Drill Team NATHANIEL M. HARRIS Science B.S., A T College MRS. MARILYN S. JACKSON Commercial and English B.S., Savannah State College Beach Beacon CHARLES JOHNSON, JR. Physics B.S., Savannah State College M.L., University of Pittsburgh Assistant Coach — Football Student Council MISS JULIETTE JOHNSON English B.S., Savannah State College Y-Teens LESTER B. JOHNSON, JR. Mechanical Drawing B.S., Hampton Institute Annual. Varsity Club MRS. DOROTHY R. LAMPKlN MRS. ELLA P. LAW Family Life Education A.B.. B.S., Savannah State College M.S., South Carolina State N.H.A. English and French A.B., Claflin M.A., Atlanta University Beach Beacon, Dramatics MRS. MARGUREITE K. LAW Family Education and Homcmaking A.B., B.S., Savannah State College M.A., Columbia University N.H.A. MRS. LYDIA C. MABRY English and Social Studies A.B., Savannah State College M.A., Atlanta University ALPHONSO F. McLEAN Mathematics and Science A.B., Savannah State College Omega Hi-Y MRS. MILDRED R. MILLEDCE Homemaking B.S., South Carolina State N.H.A. WILLIAM L. MILLER Band B.S., Albany State College Band Director MRS. WILLIE MAE PATTERSON Social Studies B.S., Savannah State College Honor Society VERNON L. RHANEY Mathematics A.B., Savannah State College M.A., Columbia University Six-Year Certificate, N.Y.U. Safety Squad MRS. STELLA J. REEVES Social Studies A.B., M.A., University of Pittsburgh International Friendship Service Annual, Y-Teens ROSCOE W. RILEY Woodwork B.S., M.A., South Carolina State MRS. ALDONIA M. SEABROOK Mathematics A.B., Florida A M University M.A., Columbia University Honor Society FRANK SIMMONS Physical Education B.S., Tuskegee Institute Assistant Coach—Football and Basketball, Boys Drill Team PETER J. SMALLS Music B.S., Savannah State College M.A., New York University Chorus Director CLARENCE F. SMITH Health Education B.S., Savannah State College Assistant Coach—Football, Basketball and Track MRS. FRANCES G. WADDELL Commercial Education B.S., Savannah State College Beach Beacon RAYMOND W. WASHINGTON B.S., Johnson C. Smith M.S., South Carolina State Assistant Coach—Football and Basketball MRS. SUSAN P. WATERS Art Pratt Institute A.B., Savannah State College MRS. ERMA K. WILLIAMS English B.S., Paine College Girl Scouts, Beach Beacon IRA E. WILLIAMS Masonry B.S., Savannah State College Sigma Hi-Y DANIEL W. WRIGHT, JR. Social Studies B.S., Savannah State College MRS. VIRGINIA S. WYNN Mathematics A.B., Savannah State College M.A., Atlanta University dedication The ANNUAL STAFF Iproudly dedicates this eighth edition of the GOLDEN BULLDOG to Mr. Charles L. Johnson. Jr. His efforts have been untiring, his humor never failing, his helpfulness sincere; and to him, our teacher, our friend, we pay this tribute. BIOPERSE Mr. Charles L. Johnson. Jr. is a native Savannahian. He received his early education at St. Benedict’s Catholic School and received his high school diploma from Beach- Cuyler. He received his B.S. degree from Savannah State College and a M.L. degree from the University of Pitts- burgh. Mr. Johnson is at present instructor of physics at Alfred E. Beach High School. His is assistant line coach of football, and a member of the guidance and athletic committees. He is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He is married to the former Ernestine Pelote. Mr. Johnson has one daughter, Anita Maria, now living in California. students FIRST ROW, left to right: Rufus Matthews, parliamentarian; Hugh Bryant, reporter; Sandra Campbell, secretary; Vernon Smith, president; Carolyn Rivers, assistant secretary; Willie Burton, reporter; and Albert Bacon, chaplain. SECOND ROW; Vice presidents — Ruth Williams, 12-1; Charlie Phillips, 12-5; Ida Dukes, 12-4; Van Buren Jones, 12-3; and Delores Wingster, 12-6. CLASS VERNON SMITH President ALPHONSO F. McLEAN, 12-1 MRS. VIRGINIA S. WYNN, 12-2 cry MRS. ALETHIA E. HAMILTON, 12-3 MRS. ESTER B. HARDEN, 12-4 MRS. SUSAN P. WATERS, 12-5 NATHANIEL M. HARRIS, 12-6 OF’59 CHARLES JOHNSON, 12-7 MRS. GWENDOLYN H. HALLMAN, 12-8 MRS. FRANCES G. WADDELL, Sub-12 THOMAS ADAMS Teddy Band THOMAS ALBRIGHT Chorus EDWINA ALEXANDER IT innie Cheerleader, Safety Squad, Honor Society GLORIA ALEXANDER Lit Bit Chorus LURETHA ALLEN Reta Chorus RUBY ALMOND Li I Bit Chorus JO ANN ANDERSON NHA SAMUEL ANDERSON Big Man Safety Squad BETTY ARGROW Bet Chorus, NHA JESSE ATKINS Omega Hi-Y ALBERT S. BACON Al Delta Hi-Y, Honor Society LOLA M. BARNES Punky Kappa Tri Hi-Y AUDREY BARNETT Rabbit Chorus DOROTHY BATTISE Dot HERBERT BELLAMY Pee ITillie THERESA BELLAMY Reatha Y-Teens, Tau Bela Tri Hi-Y, Slags YOlCLET BENNETT Girlie Kappa Tri Hi-Y. FTA, Y-Teens DONALD BEVENS Willie Pep Drill Team ALFRED BLACKSHEAR MARIE BLIDGE Chorus WILLIAM BOLES Lit June Track, Omega Hi-Y, Varsity Club HERBERT BLOUNT Pops Delta Hi-Y GENELL BONDS Gin Kappa Tri Hi-Y, Chorus, Y-Teens YVONNE BRADHAM Von NHA, Safety Squad MARGIE BRANCH Tammy Kappa Tri Hi-Y, Y-Teens, IFS ABERTHA BROWN Berk Y-Teens CELIA BROWN Lolipop Safety Squad HENRIETTA BROWN Sugar JAMES BROWN The Man Dramatics JIMMIE BROWN Beacon HENRY J. BROWN Devil JOHNNY BROWN LEILA RROWN Doris NHA, Safely Squad LULA RROWN Peaches Chorus, Kappa Tri-Hi-Y, Track, Beacon SAMUEL E. BROWN. JR. Sam Varsity Club, Football. Basketball WILLIE ANN BROWN Terry Tau Beta Tri-Hi-Y NHA. ROSE MARY BRUEN Rose Chorus, NHA ERNEST BRUNSON 5 More Yards Football. Honor Society, Varsity Club ALBERT BRYANT B. J. CHARLIE BRYANT Church HUGH BRYANT Hughie Football, Della Hi-Y, Varsity Club ESTELLA BURKE Burkie GWENDOLYN 0. BURNS IP inky Dink Drill Team, Safety Squad WILLIE BURTON Fever Chorus, Sigma Hi-Y JACQUELYNE BUTLER Jack FT A, Y-Teens, Kappa Tri-Hi-Y, Safety Squad LUCY BUTLER Lou Chorus, NHA SANDRA CAMPBELL Lisa Safely Squad EVELYN CHANEY Lolo Beacon, Y-Teens MARGARET CHEEVERS Curly Safety Squad CHRISTIE LEE COHEN Lee Basketball, Track, Varsity Club MARVIN COLEMAN M.C. Drill Team JESSE COOK Doc ANNA COOPER Peaches Drill Team SYLVIA CHRISTOPHER BENJAMIN COLBERT Bea Delta Hi-Y, Drill Team LUCILLE CUTTER Annual WILLIE CURRY Pie Beacon, Football, Basketball MARY DANIELS Robbie Joe Y-Teens DEYRON DAVIS Dee Dee LILLIAN DAVIS Ann Kappa Tri Hi-Y EVELYN DAVIS Girl Honor Society, Safety Squad, Basket- ball, Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y, Y-Teens WILLIAM J. DAY Billy Delta Hi-Y, Band, Basketball, Track. Varsity Club FREDERICK DENNY Organ Man Band. Delta Hi-Y JOSEPH DILLON Matt HARRY LEE DOBSON l)op Safety Squad CHRISTINE DORSEY Teen WILLIAM DOUGLAS Nut RICHARD DRAYTON Rick Football, Basketball, Varsity Club WILLIE DRYER Bobby Omega Hi-Y ANTHONY DUKES Diablo Football, Omega Hi-Y IDA DUKES Dukie CHARLES DUNCAN Speed-0 BARBARA DUPREE Ida Baby Beacon, Student Council, Y-Teens IRIS J. EASON Butch BETTY D. ELLEBY Lo Lo Drill Team MORRIS ELLIOTT, JR. Lover DAN EVANS Chorus AARON EVERETT EARL FARLEY Pop Corn Della Hi-Y ALPHONSO FERGUSON At GLORIA FERGUSON Doby IFS CHARLESETTA FERGERSON Candy Drill Team, Kappa Tri Hi-Y, Honor Society, Beacon, Y-Teens, IFS CHRISTINE FIELDS Cookie Chorus DANIEL FIELDS Bear ELEANOR FIELDS Rita CAROL FORD FT A SARAH FORD Porky NHA, Chorus, Safety Squad, Y-Teens SAMUEL FORREST Booster Basketball RUBY L. FRANCIS Shorty Beacon CELESTINE FRAZIER Fat Y-Tcens ALICE M. FREDERICK Cookie Chorus RUBY FUTCH Mole Majorette, IFS SHIRLEY GADSEN NHA GLORIA GARRISON Y-Teens, Beacon, NHA, Cheerleader ABRAHAM GARVIN Brother Drill Team, Chorus JAMES GATSON Jimmy ELISE GIBBS Sister Y-Teens IDA GIBSON Gippy Student Council, Y-Teens, Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y MARY GILLIAM Ce Ge MARY GILLIARD Gil Beacon, Y-Teens THOMAS GILMORE Iron Man Football, Basketball PEGGY ANN GODBEE 'eg Chorus WILLIE N. GOLDWIRE McGraw EUGENE GOODMAN Gene JUANITA GORDON Hatch Cheerleader. Chorus, Safety S |uud MADELINE GORDON M unchie NHA, Safety S |uad BARBARA ANN GRAHAM Bobby NHA, Chorus, Y-Teens GLORIA ANN GRANT Joe Chorus, NHA RUTHER MAE GRANT Kitty Chorus ELIJAH GREEN Honor Society GERTRUDE GREEN Gertie Safety Squad HANNAH GREEN Doll NHA WILLIAM GREEN Dick BARBARA ANN GREENE Babs Student Council, Annual Editor, Honor Society BARBARA D. GREENE Y-Teens HERBERT GREENE Pedro Football, Basketball, Track, Varsity Club JEANETTE GREENE Jennie Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y JOSEPHINE GREENE Lit One Chorus WILLIE MAE GREENE Glamour ALBERTA GRIFFIN Berta DeAlMA HALE Delie Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y, Y-Teens, Safety Squad LOUISE HALL Lue Lue SHIRLEY HALL Erbie Beacon, Honor Society, Y-Teens THEODORE HALL end JOHN HARRINGTON Do JOHNNIE HARRIS Jazz Daddy MARY HARTWELL Harly Safety Squad, Y-Tcens, Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y HAROLD HARVEY I’rune NORMAN JEAN HENDRIX Annual NELL HEYWARD Dinkey Y-Teens, Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y, Band, Chorus WILLIE J. HICKS Hickler YVETTE HODGE V el tie Y-Teens, Honor Society, Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y SHIRLEY HOOD Ha by Sister Y-Teens, Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y GWENDOLYN HUDSON Cwennie HEZEKIAH HUDSON Safety Squad HELEN C. HUGEE Mighty Mite Basketball, Varsity Club LOUISE HUNTER Wees Kappa Tri Hi-Y MARY HUTCHERSON Pee W ee NHA, Chorus ARTHUR HUTCHINS Dave LAWRENCE HUTCHINS Hutch Band BARBARA A. JACKSON Ba Ba NHA. Safety Squad EARL JACKSON GARFIELD JACKSON Mile Man Track Team JACQUELINE JACKSON Flatio Safety Squad, Chorus, Fire Squad JAMES JACKSON Cool Dads Drill Team QUEEN ESTER JACKSON Bunny Chorus, Cheerleader JOHN JACKSON Dixie Boy Football ROSE ANN JACKSON LOUISE JACKSON Lit Lula FTA FRANK JACOBS Lit Frank JOHN H. JAMERSON Poet JULIA ANN JENKINS Bootise Band MARGARET JENKINS F ruttie Kappa Tri Hi-Y, Chorus, NHA, FTA 1DELL JOHNSON Chorus, NHA JULIA JOHNSON Julie LINSEY JOHNSON Scroll CHARLES JONES Wee DONALD B. JONES Spic HENRY JONES '88 Beacon JAMES JONES Mac MILDRED JONES Sister Band, Y-Teens, Chorus WILLIE JONES Fish Man Chorus VAN BUREN JONES Liberace ERNEST JOYNER Dip BILLY KEARSE Ace Drill Team ERVIN KELLY Daddy Basketball WILLIE KELLY Vet WALTER KELSEY Wart Annual DORIS KENNER Pumpkin ROBERT KENNER Bobby SAMUEL KNIGHT Siggy Delta Hi-Y, Chorus LILLIAN LANG Cherry NHA, Chorus JEANNETTE LANIER Pepper Y-Teens SAFRONIA ANN LAWSON Fronia Annual EMMA LAWTON Ducky Chorus, Varsity Club, Cheerleader, Track CARDO LEEKS Eyes Chorus, Safety Squad HELEN LEWIS Monkey ROY LEWIS Safety Squad, Drill Team RUBY LEWIS FREDDIE M. LIGGINS Pet Kappa Tri Hi-Y, Band, Y-Teens CARRIE LLOYD Lil Y-Teens, Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y WILLIAM LONON Bill Omega Hi-Y MARY LOVETT Egg Head Chorus, NHA DAVID LOWMAN Pie ELIZABETH MADDOX Beth Kappa Tri Hi-Y HORACE MAGWOOD Dead Eye Drill Team, Basketball WILLIE MALLORY Bamie NHA YVONNE MANNING W onnie Chorus BRENDA MARSHALL Santa Claus OSCAR MATTHEWS Baby Face RUFUS MATTHEWS JAMES MAXWELL BARBARA ANN MAYES Bobbie MARY McDONAL Slim Basketball JAMES McKEIVER Lil Boy CHARLES McMillan Mack Della Hi-Y, Annual ROBERTA McQUEEN Band LEROY MIDDLETON Rat LUCILLE MILLER Porky NORMAN MILTON Freach ie DOROTHY MITCHELL Dot EM I LEY MITCHELL Betty Student Council President, Drill Team. Basketball CAROLYN MONROE She Monkie BETTY JEAN MOODY Sweet Thing Chorus CARL MOORE News Boy Drill Team. Safety Squad VIOLET MOORE Cherry Chorus EULA MORGAN Billy JESSE MORRELL Damon Omega Hi-Y, Chorus HOLLIE MOULTRIE Omega Hi-Y WILLIE PEARL MURRAY Pearlie Baby FTA, Drill Team. Y-Teens, Safety Pa- trol, Senior Tri-Hi-Y JEROME MYERS SHIRLEY MAE MYERS FTA VERONICA OLIVER Ronnie HENRY OSBORNE Drill Team DAISY OSGOOD Chorus MARY OSGOOD Fat NHA, Chorus ALPHONSO OSWELL Bubbie BENJAMIN OWENS Eggy Omega Hi-Y CHARLESETTA PARKER Charlie LAURA PELOTE Latrell Safety, Chorus, Fire Squad KENNETH PENDERGRAPH Big Red Football CELESTE PERRY Punkin Majorette, Safety Squad CHARLIE PHILLIPS Chuck Sigma Hi-Y, Band. Annual ELAINE PINCKNEY Gina Y-Tccns, Beacon, Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y ORA FAYE PINCKNEY Fazye Chorus. Beacon. Y’-Teens LKOMIA PINKNEY Lee Dee Safety Squad, Y-Teens, Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y GLEN DORA POTTER Glen Chorus THEODORE PRESTON The Kid Basketball JUANITA PULLUM Kitten SHIRLEY QUARTERMAN Hall Pint Safely Squad THEODORE RICHARDSON Piggy CAROLYN RIVERS IT enny Senior Tri Hi-Y, Cheerleader, FTA, Beacon. Y-Teens ONIZINE RIVERS SHIRLEY ROBBINS Shereen Safety Squad CARNELL ROBERSON Nell JOHNNIE ROBERSON Hook Band, Sigma Hi-Y DELORES ROBERTS Sweetie WILLIE ROBERTS Bo Basketball. Omega Hi-Y, Track BETTY ROBINSON Bang CLINTON ROBINSON Duck Omega Hi-Y DELORES ROBINSON Lo IFS, Annual JUDITH K. ROBINSON Jute Kappa Tri Hi-Y, Annual, Student Coun- cil, Honor Society, Y-Teens WILLIE ROUNTREE Sam Cooke Basketball EARL ROUSE Early Bird Football, Varsity Club CATHERINE SALMON Kitty Cat BESSIE LEE SAMUEL Dimples Kappa Tri Hi-Y, Chorus, NHA, FTA ALPHONSO SAMS Pin Point DEWEY SANDERS Brubeck Omega Hi-Y, Safety Squad JAMES SANDERS Saddle JEAN SANDERS LiI Buck FTA GRAYZEL SEYMORE Bod illy MARTHA SCOTT Ling MELVYN SCOTT Shorty VALARIE SCOTT Val Annual JAMES SIMMONS Jimmy GLADYS SMITH Tiney Basketball, Chorus, Varsity Club VERNON SMITH Pres Honor Society, Drill Team, Delta Hi-Y, Annual LEON SPENCER Rubber Beacon MAXWELL STEVENS Steve Band. Delta lli- , Basketball VIRGINIA STEWART Ginger Beacon. Y-Teens. Tail Beta Tri Hi-Y JOSEPH STRAIN Joe Chorus, Sij mu Hi-Y MARGARET SUMPTER Margie Honor Society, Safety Squad. Y-Teens, Basketball. Tail Beta Tri Hi-Y GERTRUDE SUTTON Gertie EUGENE THOMAS Tank THOMAS ERVIN Cool Breeze Sigma Hi-Y SHIRLEY THOMAS Bev Chorus, NHA SYLVIA THOMAS Pinky NHA. FT A, Cheerleader MARION THOMPSON RUBY WALLACE Lil Bit Drill Team, Y-Teens, Chorus MARTHA WARNER II'inky Student Council, Y-Tecns, Drill Team, Chorus ROBERT WATERS Bobby Band. Delta Hi-Y PATRICIA WATSON Pat NADINE WELLS Ve BENJAMIN WILKINS Bennie Mule Football, Chorus. Varsity Club BARBARA WILLIAMS T ootsie Drill Team ELLA WILLIAMS NOEL J. WILLIAMS Sonnie Chorus RUTH WILLIAMS Baby Bulb FTA, Annual, Student Council BETROTHA WILSON Trosse MARIE WILSON Poddy Drill Team, Y-Teens, Chorus JAMES W. WILSON rhip Beacon, Drill Team DELORES WINCSTER Ponytail Chorus, Kappa Tri Hi-Y VERNITA WRIGHT Vern Chorus SYLVIA ZEIGLER Cigi R1CHARDINE BRANTLEY Debbie Chorus Photographs Not Available EDNATHAN GRANT Nay Football ERNESTINE LAWTON Stein Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y ROSE MARY ODUM Rosa Chorus, NHA WILLIE JOEL ROSS JOHN SEABROOKS Boo Boo DAVID SNOWDEN Showman Football, Band EARLINE GILBERT Baa Baa Tau Beta Tri Hi-Y, Y-Tecns MILTON McCRONE Bo CLARENCE PARKER Lighting SAMUEL JENKINS Spick LUCILLE SIBERT Lu Lu FT A CAROLYN SUGGS Soggy HUBERT WARREN Foots LUCILLE KELLY Cile THELMA MOBLEY Shortie NHA GENELL ROBERSON Jennie Senior Tri-Hi-Y, Drill Team JOHN SCOTT Red Chorus LUKE SIMMONS Lazy WILLIE THOMPKINS President SAFRONIA LAWSON LUCILLE CUTTER FREDDIE LICGINS GLORIA GARRISON HUGH BRYANT MARGIE BRANCH EMILY LAWTON MOST POPULAR Charlesetta Ferguson Ernest Brunson MOST AMBITIOUS Van Buren Jones Barbara Greene QUIETEST Milton McCrone Mary Gilliard TALLEST Samuel Anderson Yvonne Manuel SENIOR SU CUTEST Donald Jones Eula Morgan BEST LOOKING Samuel Knight Safronia Lawson NOISIEST Maxwell Stevens Queen Ester Jackson MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED SHORTEST Charlie Phillips William Lonon Shirley Hall Iris Eason PERLA TIVES MOST COMICAL Albert Bacon Theresa Bellamy CLASS SONG FAREWELL, CLASS OF ’59 Farewell, farewell to Beach our Alma Mater, So long, now's the time to say good bye Beach High, we’ll ever, ever be true to you. Beach High, we love you so. REFRAIN We love you; yes we do. The principal and teachers dear. Is all the more reason for staying here. II Beach High, believe us as we give our thanks to thee, For guidance through our high school chores; Beach High, we now can tackle life’s great sea, That’s why we love you so. III Farewell, farewell to Beach our Alma Mater, So let us cry, we know you don’t mind. So long, good luck, and may God bless you every one, Farewell—from the class of “ 59!” Words and Music by Van Buren Jones FLOWER Yellow Mums COLORS Blue and Gold MOTTO “We have aimed for our goal; success is yet to be reached.” —ANNA COOPER POEM FAREWELL, DEAR BEACH HIGH Farewell, dear Beach High, departing time’s near Oh how we’ve loved, the years we’ve spent here. Beach High forever, to you we’ll be true And always we’ll honor the gold and the blue. Soon now, dear Beach High, we know we must part. But ever you’ll linger, here in our hearts. Our teachers we’ll always honor and praise For our Alma Mater our voices we’ll raise. Farewell, oh Beach High, a school so dear To you we’ll always remain sincere. Our goal at last we have nearly reached, Farewell, dear teachers and Alfred E. Beach. Our hearts are saddened at the thought of leaving, 6ut our memories are real as the air we are breathing. Forever and ever in our hearts you shall dwell. May God bless you, dear Beach High, and now farewell. —BARBARA MAYES Carl Aikens Marie Allen Shirley Arkwright Constance Bacon James Baker Marvis Baker Lula Mae Barney Betty Batten Pearlie Beckton Barbara Black Jerome Black Louise Blidge Betty Blue Loreene Bolden Bertha Boles juniors Mary Boles Edward Bonaparte Geraldine Bostic Nona Bradley Woodrow Brantly Georganna Bride Willie Mae Brinson Annie Mae Brown Barbara Brown Delores Brown Ernestine Brown Irvin Brown Margaret Brown Wesley Brown Henry Brownlee Matilda Bryan Florine Bryant David Butler Geonard Butler James Butler Eddie Burke France Burke Ruth Burke Eugene Burns Gwendolyn Burton Charles Byrd Rebecca Campbell Harvey Carroll Blannie Cartledge Albert Cobb Marvin Cobb James Cobham Miriam Collins Annie Mae Curry Linda Dart Elease Davis Georgia Mae Davis Roy Davis Thomas Davis Amanda Delorme Rosa Dillard James Dixon John Dryer Annie Duncan Lee Dell Duncan Ruthie Ellison Shereen English Wilhelmena Fleming Mar jean Floyd Gertrue Frazier William Frazier Barbara Fredricks Sarah Freeman Betty Jean Garrison Margaret Garrison Clifford Gibbons James Gibson Idella Glover Charles Gordon Rose Gordon Minnie Graham Blondie Grant Cornelia Grant Shirley Grant Jeannette Green Enoch Greene Betty Gregory Christine Griffeth Doretha Grubbs Ossie Grubbs juniors Theodore Hall Vincent Hamilton Mildred Harris Johnnie Mae Hill Elouise Hines Jerome Holloway Rosalie Holmes James Hudson Lawrence Hunt Edith Hunter Everrett Hunter Robert Jackson Shirleen Jackson Harriet Jamieson Catherine James Marvin Jenkins Drucilla Johnson Geneva Johnson Mary F. Johnson Mary Gail Johnson Otis Johnson Roosevelt Johnson Susie Johnson Willie Mae Johnson Anna Jones Patricia Jones Barbara Lawton Beathea Lee Albert Lewis Carolyn Loadholt Dorothy Loadholt Clarence Lonon Emma Lou Lovett Alice Lowman Edwina Luckey Patricia Luten Aaron Mack Mary Mack Phillip Mack Henry Majors Charles Marks Fredrick Marshall Jacqueline Martin James Matthews Rosemary McCound Maxine McDonald Izetta McFalls Delores Miller Elaine Mitchell Harold Mitchell Doris Morgan Verdie Bell Moody James Moss Betty Moye Sadie Mungin Ann Louise Nelson Maxine Nesbitt Gwen Nichols Louis Owens Veronica Owens Barbara Paige James Parker Carlece Paschal JoAnn Patterson Barbara Philpot Jerome Pinckney Gloria Praylo Carolyn Quillion Patricia Reddick James Redmon juniors Clara Rhaney Izetta Rice Carolyn Riley Earl Robinson Edna Robinson Louis Ross Willie Salmon Arthur Sams Eunice Sanders Annabelle Scott Barbara Scott Nancy Scott Jean Seabrook Georgianna Sharpe Sandra Simon Abverna Singleton Georgetta Singleton Eddie Lee Smith Elise Smith Joyce Smith Mary Smith Rose Marie Smith Alice Spikes Sandra Steadman Doretha Stephens Robert Stephens Regelious Stepherson Willie Stevens Joseph Stewart Ruth Strain Otis Strickland Betty Thomas Mams Thomas Juanita Thompson Marion Thompson Joan Tyson Leatte Vaney Angress Walker Louise Wallace Delores Walthour Carol Washington Harold Washington Marjorie Washington Anne Waters Lorenzo Watson Geneva Weldon Etta West Alice Whitaker Mozella Whitehead Tommie Whitehead Barbara Williams Charlie Williams Chris Williams Gwendolyn Williams Herbert Williams Jewell Williams Joyce Williams Larcena Williams Lillian Williams Nathlee Williams Prince Williams Robert Lee Williams Rose E. Williams Thomas Williams Delores Wilson Hazel Wilson Ophelia Wilson Joan Wright Benjamin Young Horace Young Sophomores Johnnie Mae Anderson William Anderson Johnnie Mae Badger George Barnes Clarence Barnwell Francetta Baul Dorothy Berry Rufus Bing Priscilla Blake Rachel Blake Mary Blitch Marietta Bordeaux Charlene Bright Arnetha Brown Barbara Brown Bessie Brown Charlotte Brown Ethel Brown Eva Brown Herman Brown King Brown Mae Ella Brown Walter Brown Harold Brunson Juanita Bryant Rubenia Bryant Karleen Burke Lorraine Burroughs Larry Burwell Floyd Bush Carolyn Butterfield Ernestine Buson Anna Campbell Mary Lee Cannady David Capers Pearlie Mae Cave Charles Chisholm Soloman Chisolm Georgette Coleman William Cook James Cooper Eugene Crawford Florence Daily Edward Daniels Estella Daniels Evelyn Davis Robert Dean Benjamin Diggs Lureta Dillard Ralph Dillion Harry Drayton Margurette Drayton Arthur Ellison Juanita Evans Carl Everett Lucille Feggins Bettye Ferebee Joan Ferebee Virginia Fisher Naomi Ford Ruth Ford George Foye Dorothy Frazier Anthony Gadson Albert George Annette Gibbs Vivian Gibson Mildred Gilmore James Gordon Samuel Gordon Joseph Green Briscoe Grey Barbara Hagan Mary Hall Nathaniel Hamilton Ernest Harris Charles Hartwell Viola Haven Barbara Hayward Carolyn Hazzard Willie Hendrix Sandra Heyward Mildred Hilton Geraldine Holiday Nathaniel Holmes Mathurita Hunter Sadie Hunter Barbara Hutchinson Albertha Jackson Nonie James Alva Johnson Eddie Lee Johnson Evlena Johnson Gloria Johnson Katie Johnson Margie Johnson Rhoda Johnson Theta Johnson Alene Jones Carolyn Jones Clover Jones John Jones Maxine Jones Betty Joyner Gladys King Mary Law Larry Lewis Jacob Lloyd Albert Mack Mary Marion Mabel Martin Ida Matthews Barbara Maxwell Frank Maynor Carolyn McDonald Barbara McFall Francina McIntosh Lilliam McNichols James McPherson Patricia McQueen Gwendolyn Miller Cherrine Mills Carrie Mae Milton Burton Mincey Patricia Mitchell Julia Mobley Bernard Mosely William Mobley Gloria Moye Harold Mungin Marian Mungin Alexander Myers Geraldine Norris Mattie Owens Mary Parker Thomas Paschel Pickens Patterson Mervin Payne Dennis Polite Janet Polite Juanita Polite Eziah Powell John Powell Lonnie Preister Clarence Reaves William Reaves Florence Rhaney Evelyn Richardson Judy Richardson Grady Riggs Vera Robbins Jeanette Rodney Delores Rogers Harold Rosser- David Sanders William Sanders Barbara Scott Doretha Scott Dorothy Scott Melvin Scott Ernestine Simmons James Small Eddie Smalls Margaret Smalls Frances Smith Johnnie Smith Samuel Smith Charles Solomon Lillie Mae Speights Angelia Stokes Charles Thompson Willie Tyson Patricia Waldburg Carrie Walker Tammie Walker Theresa Ware William West Betty Westbrook Richard Weston Arthur Lee Williams Beatrice Williams Carolyn Williams Catherine Williams Ellanora Williams Naomi Whitaker Gloria Wi ight Harold Wright Lamar Wright Mary Wright Tony Wright Sammie Wynn Catherine Zeigler organizations and activities Student Council The STUDENT COUNCIL of Alfred E. Beach High School is an organization designed to solve the problems of the student body and to see that the rules of the school are carried out. EMILY MITCHELL. President MISS M. F. GRANT, Advisor : Honor Society The Beach High Chapter of the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY of Secondary Schools, composed of thirty-four seniors and twenty-four juniors, is dedicated to the promotion of leadership, scholarship, character, and service. SENIORS MARGARET SUMPTER President NATIONAL t HONOR SOCIETY • N' A 'c- l £ MRS. A. M. SEABROOK MRS. W. M. PATTERSON Advisors The SAFETY SQUAD is a team of boys and girls who are always concerned with safety and accident prevention. They work in harmony with the civil defense council and the Red Cross. WILLIE ROUNDTREE and LAURA PELOTE, Captains V. L. RHANEY and F. R. GLOVER. Advisors Kappa Tri Hi-Y KAPPA TRI HI-Y is an organization, organized to develop social characteristics as well as spiritual char- acteristics of all its members. 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. PATRICIA REDDICK, President MRS. W. A. DEAN, Advisor ■ISenior Tri Hi-Y The Beach SENIOR TRI HI-Y has fulfilled the duties of a civic group by helping persons in need. Their pur- pose is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. VERONICA OWENS President MRS. B. M. HARDWICK Advisor Omega Hi-Y The purpose of this hard working organization is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. They have a membership of twenty-two boys. HOLLIE MOULTRIE, President A. F. McLEAN, Advisor SIGMA HI-Y boasts the spirit of brotherhood, and although small in number. This chapter of the Hi-Y movement is noted for the wealthy musical talent formed within its ranks. Delta Hi-Y After more than a quarter of a century of service to the local and state community. Delta Hi-A is still an integral part of the Hi-Y movement. Delta is also enjoying national and international recognition because of its annual contribution to the world service program of the MCA. JOHN H. LAW Advisor OFFICERS HERBERT BLOUNT. Treasurer MAXWELL STEVENS. Chaplain HUGH BRYANT, Fin. Secretary ROBERT WATERS, Sgl-at-Arms WILLIAM J. DAY. President VERNON SMITH. Rec. Secretary CHARLES MARKS, Vice-President (not shown) TAI BETA strives for sisterhood, clean speech, clean sportsmanship, clean scholarship, and clean living. This Tri Hi-Y’s movement is due to the idea of extending to others high standards of Christian character. SAFRONIA LAWSON, President MRS. G. H. HALLMAN, Advisor The Y-TEENS was organized at the beginning of this school year. It is composed of girls who belong to a worldwide fellowship of women and girls in Y.W.C.A.’s in sixty-eight countries. YVETTE HODGE, President MRS. J. L. BLAKE and MISS J. A. JOHNSON, Advisors The rejuvenated MARCHING BULLDOG BAND under the direction of a new band director has made tremendous strides toward becoming the greatest unit in the history of the school. They adopted the fast step march made famous by Florida A M University and acquired a host of charming and talented majorettes. They made numerous trips with the football team and to observe college bands in action. The MARCHING DOGS won the distinction and a beautiful trophy for being the best band in the Savannah State College homecoming parade. DRUM MAJORS MAJORETTES MR. WILLIAM MILLER Director TEDDY ADAMS Student Director BOBBY WATERS President GEORGE CHAPMAN Head Drum Major DELORES WILSON Head Majorette REEDS BRASS The Band MARCHING BULLDOGS PERCUSSIONS The Chorus At Alfred E. Beach High the CH0RU5 is always in action participating on school, radio, TV, and community programs. Some of the outstanding soloists are: Beverly Ann Richards. Saundra Simon, Brenda Marshall, Willie Burton, and Willie Roundtree. PETER J. SMALLS Director The Art Room The boys have a continued interest in hand carved woodwork hut their designs have become more in- teresting and challenging and the completed pieces have a professional finish. Among other things paper mosaics and crayon etchings were introduced and soon charming results were ob- tained. MRS. S. P. WATERS Instructor Girl’s Drill Team The CIRL S DRILL TEAM is a proud organization of Alfred E. Beach. This organization has been in existence for four years and has stimulated much interest among the faculty, students, and in the com- munity. The team all dressed in the beautiful uniforms of blue and gold has been an added attraction at the games and various parades. They are TOPS! SENIORS Emily Mitchell Juanita Pullum Gwendolyn Hudson Gwendolyn Bums Betty Elleby Jenell Robinson Anna Cooper MRS. M. J. HARRIS Advisor GWENDOLYN BURNS Captain Cheerleaders The CHEERLEADERS have been the guiding light in keeping the school spirit high. The pep meetings held prior to each athletic contest were conducted and organized by the CHEERLEADERS. EMILY LAWTON, Captain MRS. M. J. HARRIS, Advisor EMILY, Captain WILLIE MAE JUaHita LINDA JOSEPH Vice-President Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer CAROLYN LEOMIA IDA JANE RUBY GLORIA 0 V The Excelsior Club CHARLESETTA The purposes of the club are to work cooperatively with the counselor in 111 removing obstacles so that school life can move forward 121 to stimulate individual and group thinking 131 to make significant contributions for develop- President men! and refinement l4i to promote academic excellence. Projects include sending cheer to the sick, purchasing a career kit for the school, sponsoring devotional and cultural life and providing wholesome recreation. SAFRONIA Advisor MRS. M. B. PAYNE BARBARA Future Teachers of America Students who are interested in becom- ing teachers comprise the membership of the F.T.A. CLUB. These students are encouraged to cultivate qualities of personality and character which are foundations of successful teaching. CAROLYN MONROE, President MRS. E. B. HARDEN, Advisor International Friendship Seekers The I.F.’s are in their fourth year of active duty. The purpose of this organization is to stimulate an interest in human relations and provide an opportunity to learn more about our neighbors in other lands. NADINE WELLS, President MRS. S. J. REEVES, Advisor The BEACH BEACON—school newspaper—aims to bring about a closer relationship between the school and the community. It is edited and published quarterly by a staff of loyal and ambitious students. STAFF Editor-in-chief JAMES WILSON Associate Editor LEON SPEN ER cus Editor GLORIA GARRISON Feature Editor CHARLES ETTA FERGUSON Circulation Manager THOMAS WILLIAMS Business Manager ' M TII DA BRYAN Sports Editor JAMES SANDERS Head Typist MINNIE GRAHAM Cop} Ed,tor VERONICA OWENS ADVISORS—Mrs. E. P. Law. Mrs. F. G. Waddell, Mrs. E. K. Williams, Mrs. M. S. Jackson. Varsity Club The VARSITY CLUB was organized in 1953 when it was felt that athletes who had won a letter needed to be bonded together for a common purpose. The VARSITY CLUB seeks to promote, stimulate, and maintain throughout the school and community good sportsmanship and school spirit. The cluh also regulates the wearing of the coveted “B.” Each year this organization presents an athletic assembly program, when letters for the current year are presented and special awards are made. Also at this time, new members are inducted. The VARSITY CLUB donated the trophy that is given each year for the best float in the Homecoming parade. OFFICERS ERNEST BRUNSON ............................ President HUGH BRYANT Pice-President MARGARET BROWN Secretary EMILY LAWTON Treasurer ROBERT LEE WILLIAMS Chaplain CHRISTIE LEE COHEN HENRY KELLY ................................. Reporters The NEW HOMEMAKERS of AMERICA is a national organization of pupils studying homemaking in junior and senior high schools in states having separate schools for Negroes. In 1955 there were 1,254 chapters with 52,956 members in 16 states. Now there are over 60,000. This is a non profit organization which has for its purpose the development of social qualities, the provision for wholesome recreational activities and the promotion of better home life for its members and their families. INDUCTION SAVE THE CLOTHES PROJECT THANKSGIVING DONATIONS The MASQUERS, dramatic organization of the school, has stimulated much interest in the field of dramatics. The membership has tripled in the last three years. In recent years the MASQUERS have presented such plays as DRUMS of DEATH. GIRL CRAZY, DIET of DATES, and many Christmas and Easter pageants which inspired all who saw them. This group of boys and girls are interested in drama and it is the goal of every member to become a THESPIAN. An award for this sendee is given at the end of the senior year. THESPIANS Charlie Phillips Van Buren Jones James Brown Ruby Lewis Albert Bacon Vernon Smith MISTRIAL ARTS •FAIR GMUP2 Snapshots Your of Activities Christina Sadie Hawkin’ Day Honor Society Induction i I SAFRONIA LAWSON VERNITA WRIGHT Senior BETTY MOODY a sweet attractive kind of grace, a full assurance given by looks. -Roydon Lovelies EVELYN DAVIS “Achievement is their goal, success their aim.” Each year there are a number of students who achieve and are successful beyond and above the regular scholastic activities. The HALL OF FAME was designed to honor these students whose ex- cellence might otherwise not be noted. Betty Jean Robinson and Benjamin Colbert were selected for their outstanding talent in art. Barbara Greene is Editor of the Golden Bulldog and James Wilson served as Editor-in-Chief of the Beacon. For their acting ability and cooperation, Van Buren Jones and Charlie Phillips were selected. Charlie was also business manager of the Golden Bulldog. Van Buren. an accomplished pianist is the composer of the Class Song. The outstanding chorus members were Willie Roundtree and Willie Burton whose voices brought much acclaim to the school. Margaret Sumpter, president of the Honor Society which is the top scholastic organization of Alfred E. Beach. Vernon Smith with exceptional leadership ability headed the Senior Class and was associate editor of the Golden Bulldog. $ 4 fit Hall Fame Thomas Adams and Lawrence Hutchins were selected for their outstanding musical talent and contributions to the Band, Teddy serving as student conductor. Emily Mitchell served as president of the Student Council. Willie Pearl Murray was selected for her excellence in homemaking and contributions to the N.H.A. In the field of athletic competition. Sam Brown was selected for his ability in Football and Basketball, especially the latter. Success awaits for all who make the HALL OF FAME, and may they continue to achieve as they journey along life’s highway. CORORNAT FRANCES SMITH 10th Grade Winner ALEX JENKINS 11th Grade Winner GWENDOLYN BURTON . . . and now MISS BEACH!!! Before a capacity crowd, the students and faculty of Alfred E. Beach presented their first coronation ceremony. Four charming, talented, and studious young ladies from each grade level had been balloted on during the school day. Now, every one was waiting eagerly for the announcement of the winners. After a short program of entertainment the twelve charming girls breezed down the aisles of the auditorium to the stage. Vernon Smith, master of ceremonies, introduced each contestant as she ascended the platform. Otha L. Douglass, principal, announced Ida Matthews as the 10th grade winner and Gwendolyn Burton as the 11th grade winner. Each received a tear-drop pearl necklace. Then he held the audience in suspense as he announced the new Miss Beach, Charlesetta Ferguson. On behalf of the entire school, Mr. Douglass presented Miss Beach a gold wrist watch emblematic of her title. Mrs. Marie Ellison presented her a beautiful gold cross from the P.T.A. The runners-up for Miss Beach were Safronia Lawson, Ruth Williams, and Judith Robinson. lOlh Grade With “Fashions Through the Ages” as their theme, the Alfred E. Beach High School student body celebrated their homecoming, October 16, 1958. Each float depicted an era of fashions. There were “Fashions Into Space,” “Colonial Fashions,” “The Gay 90’s,” and many more. “Futuristic Fashions” was the winning float, entered by the 11-5, 11-6, 11-7, and 11-8 classes. Featured in the parade was the newly crowned Miss Beach, Charlesetta Ferguson. Her attendants were Gwendolyn Burton and Ida Matthews. That night at the football game climaxing the days activities, Miss Beach watched the mighty BULLDOGS crush Center High. 32-6. miss Beach Lovely, talented, and charming, these are the characteristics of our Miss Beach, who is none other than Charlesetta Fergerson. Miss Fergerson participates in many school activities. Among these are Kappa Tri-Hi-Y, where she serves as, secretary; secretary of the Inter- national Friendship; assistant secretary of the National Honor Society; feature editor of the Beacon; and a member of the Excelsiors. With her various activities, she still finds time to participate in such organizations as the NAACP Youth Council, and the El Dorodo Debs Social Club. She is a member of Saint Paul C.M.E. where she plays an active part in the Church’s Christian Youth Fellowship and Sunday School. Upon graduation she plans to attend college. Her tentative major will be laboratory technology with a minor in business education. She is a true symbol of our student body, and in the heart of each student, she has a spot. ’58- ’59 Charlesetta Fer person more activities and events CAREER WEEK Classroom Activities Service Careers? Why not stay home and get an education at Savannah State. Come to the educa- tion center of the south and attend Clark College. Alfred E. Beach High school will have a new look with two additional buildings each located adjacent to the sides of the main building. To the north of the main building will be the vocational building and hand room. A junior high depart- ment will be on the south side. athletics. Pre-Game Talk On the Way Offense Ready SEASON RECORD Beach 12 Oconee 0 38 Robert Smalls ............. 0 19 Athens ..19 32 Center 6 7 Howard . 31 20 Ballard 26 27 Laney ..................... 14 0 Risley 6 32 Tompkins 6 Conjerence Games Won 5 Loss 3 Tied 1 Yea! Bulldogs! CAPTAINS Cutray-Farley-Kelly Last Minute Instructions Football CITY CHAMPIONS Basketball SEASON RECORD Beach 47 61 L.C.T.S. 35 47 45 62 Center 30 49 43 65 Appling 34 23 67 2 Pius X 27 0 42 45 Tompkins 39 36 64 56 Laney 73 64 49 56 Ballard 52 43 •Conference Games Won 11 Lost 3 CITY CHAMPIONSHIP Second Place—Region BARBARA ANN GREENE Editor CHARLIE PHILLIPS Business Manager VERNON SMITH Associate Editor JUDITH ROBINSON Copy Editor SAFRONIA LAWSON Head Typist STAFF Julia Hendrix Charles McMiIlian Valarie Scott Lucille Cutter Mary Gilliam Delores Robinson Alfoncer Christie Gloria Johnson Annual Staff The annual staff is one of the major organizations of the school. This organization plays the major role in gathering all important facts and interesting points that have taken place during the school year, and recording them in the memorable “GOLDEN BULLDOG yearbook. The members of the staff strive each year to make the yearbook a bigger and better one. A book that will be a memorable part of each student of Beach High School. ADVISORS Harden. Reeves, Dean. Thomas Johnson, Chairman Sib NM I S ANN VH SI n coLitct rn ss ixsTiTi tt (Nldcn BullOoa � rw [HtN l-Mfratmg C«I Mrt.t •a |«J|M � • «K |«Wh .IMS «I I Sr bi � r ■ kal U «IMMf lira! fLarr ia it. «d Ut fractal «itIIiw m Congratulations ---------------------------------------------- TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1959 but 'ajHiT alT' up C’ Clasr ? lave een climbing. Life for us has not been a crystal stair, however that snm f lm U meet,ng challenges and determining to reach the better or finer goals. It is true, thaT we ha' tZ- 1 -g°t n°' becnllreach?! completely in five years, but it is a conflation to know to vou. the Class of ’Sff P™ rCS ecla e. Pos l ( ns and are still trying. Sincere and hearty congratulations future days be better days C°mp etmg y°ur lra,n,ng [hus far. May you continue to work earnestly, and let your Mrs. Alice Bevens Williams, President, Class of ’54 Mrs. Sarah Abney Barnett Raymond Baker Miss Dolly Ann Battise John Beard Miss Marcena Berksteiner Mrs. Florence Bodison Branch Miss Virginia Brinson M iss Lucille Brooks Miss Marilyn Brooks Miss Rebecca Brown George R. Brunson Joseph Burroughs Mrs. Flora Rhodes Bruce Mrs. Miriam Robinson Butler Mrs. Harriet Ingram Brown Mrs. Audreye Carter Baker Mrs. Kay Butler Carter Moses Calhoun Johnny D. Carter Henry Champen Willie Chisholm Miss Jongaline Colley Miss Mary Collier Miss Janet Colvin Miss Dorothy Mae Cross Frank L. Curley Marshall Daniels Miss Dorothy Davis Walter Denmark Isadore Dickerson Miss Josephine Drayton Leroy Dupree Frank Eason (Deceased) Miss Geneva Ellerby Miss Mildred Ellison Edward Ferguson Miss Barbara Flipper Nathaniel Frazier Miss Lydia Fuller Miss Frankie Ganaway Fred Gartrell Miss Maudistine German Miss Bernice Grant Jim Golden Mrs. W. A. Dean Mrs. F. G. Waddell Lester B. Johnson Mrs. Nancy Burroughs Rayfield Goodman Joseph Green, II Mrs. Eldora Groover Manning Mrs. Altomese B. Magwood Mrs. Barbara Capers Howard Mrs. Blonnie Cody Watson Mrs. Mildred Cook Howell Mrs. Juanita G. Robinson Miss Delores Handy Eugene Hardwick Mrs. Constance H. Cooper Miss Delores Hunter Robert Heyward Paul Hutchins Miss Elizabeth Ingram Mrs. Estella Jackson Hines Harvey Jackson James Jackson Joe Louis Jackson Jerrill Johnson Miss Mary Johnson Walter T. Johnson Miss Emma Lue Jordon Miss Ruth Ann Lee George Luten Miss Violet Mannings Elijah McGraw Oniel McIntosh Miss Estella Meggett Clinton W. Michael David Miller Miss Jean Mines Willie Morris Miss Gladys Norris Lewis Oliver Miss Doretha Philpot Louis Pratt Miss Christine Reynolds Miss Juanita Roberts Mrs. Theda Rooks Cozant James Scott M iss Ruth Simms Lester Smalls ADVISORS Mrs. B. M. Hardwick Leroy R. Bolden Vernon L. Rhaney Carl P. Wright Mrs. Clementine P. Campbell Mrs. Constance S. 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