Bells High School - Eagle Yearbook (Bells, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1959 volume:

% rrnTr rr BELLS HIGH SCHOOL - Bells, Tennessee On ole' Bells northern border reared Against the sky Proudly stands our Alma Mater As the years go by. Forward ever be our watchword, Conquer and prevail. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Bells high, all hail. Cherished by her sons and Daughters’ Sweet the memories throng. Round our Hearts ole' Alma Mater as we sing this song. Dear Fellow Students: For making Bells High School a symbol of scholarship, good sports- manship, wholesome recreation, teamwork, sincerity, and citizen- ship, the EAGLE STAFF proudly dedicates the 1959 EAGLE to the past, present, and future students of Bells High School. BHS takes pride and joy when pointing to you, who have proved yourselves to be the best.. .In everything we honor you. Amongyou stand the friendliest and most likely to succeed, the spirit of the best in youth. Among you are the talented, the quick, the fine. You are the outstanding Eagles that make our school complete. We salute you, the Bells High Sensations, for we know you will go a long, long way to reach your dreams and aspirations. We salute you, the Bells High Faculty, for making us what we are. Sincerely, THE EAGLE STAFF Ac ministration Our Superintendent Mr. Crider is known to students and faculty members alike not only as an able administrator but also a personal friend and ready counselor. He is one of many who has shared in the life of Bells High to the extent that it has become a part of him and he has become a part of it. Through the years you have sought to inform our intellects, shape our characters, and guide our emotions. For your continual endeavors in preparing us for active partic- ipation in the affairs of life, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks. School d)oard MR. BASIL J. CRIDER Mr. Rex Mehr, Mr. MarkH. Luttrell, Mr. Lem M. Pearson, Mr. Hugh Lewis, Mr. Basil, J. Crider, Superintendent; Mr. Charles L. Conley. INSERT: Mr. L. W. Hood. MRS. RUB.Y BARNES F irst Grade ' Lambuth College, A.B. MRS. O. T. COLLINS Librarian Junior Sponsor Maryville College MRS. MARGARET EDWARDS Fourth Grade Fifth Grade MR. BILL EMERSON Coach Sophomore Sponsor Murray State, B.S. MR. LESLIE FORREST Mathematics D.E. Advisor George Peabody, B.S., M.A. MRS. LESLIE FORREST Fourth Grade Union University, B.A. I MRS. PORTER GRAVES Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Union University, B.S. Memphis State, M.A. MRS. E. C. GRUBBS Third Grade Home Economics F.H.A. Advisor University of Tennessee, B.S. MR. F. C. HORNER Seventh Grade Memphis State, B.S., M.A. MRS. E. T. JACKSON Fifth Grade Union University, A.B. Memphis State, M.A. MRS. E. T. JENKINS Second Grade Union University MRS. J. H. MILES First Grade Memphis State, B.S. MR. J. H. MILES Science Sophomore Sponsor. Hendrix College, B.A. Memphis State, M.A. MISS MILDRED MONTGOMERY Third Grade Memphis State, B.S. MR. OSCAR PATTERSON Seventh Grade Bethel College, B.A. MRS. W. C. SCAMMERHORN Sixth Grade Union University, A.B. MISS URSAH TAYLOR Piano Cincinnati Conservatory MRS. LEE TODD Second Grade Union University Memphis State MISS HELEN HUTCHISON Home Economics F.H.A. Advisor Beta Club Sponsor Annual Sponsor University of Tennessee, B.S., M.S MISS JUANITA TAYLOR Business Senior Sponsor Beta Club Sponsor Annual Sponsor University of Tennessee, B.S. MRS. FRANCES WALKER Eighth Grade Memphis State, M.A. Union University, B.S. MISS ANNIE WISTA WILLIAMS English and Latin Memphis State, M.A. Union University, B.A. MR. HENRY G. WILLIAMS Agriculture F.F.A. Advisor University of Tennessee, B.S. Memphis State, M.A. president..............................tJOHNNY REAMS Secretary - -- -- - — - -- -- -- -- -- SANDRA RUST Vice President.........................RONNIE SHERROD Treasurer..............................JANE HUMPHREYS Reporters..............................ROSE ANN RANDLE MARY NOBLE LEATHERS HELEN ALEXANDER FHA 1, 2; Science Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Beta Club 4; Typing Award 3. CAROL AVERY FHA 1, 2; Science Club 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Class Secretary 3. ANNETTE BAILEY FHA 1, 2, 3. 4, Vice President 3, Chap- ter Degree 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; B Club 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Basketball Queen Candidate 4; Basket- ball Co-Captain 4; Senior Play. CAROLYN BLAIR FHA 3.4; DE Club 4; Glee Club 1. 2.3. BOBBY CLEMENT DE Club 4; DE Student of the Year 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 4. DANNY COBB FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; DE Club 3; Science Club 4, Treasurer 4; B Club 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3. DON COLE FFA 1,2, 3, 4, President 4, Nation- al Convention 3, 4, Official Cotton Grower of Tennessee Award; Class president 2, Vice President 3; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4; Sci- ence Club 4; B Club 3, 4; Barn- warming Royalty 4. JUDY DAVIS FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 2, 3; Annual Staff 2. MAX EARNHART FFA 1, 2; Science Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Third in Crockett County Typing Contest 3; Senior Play, BOBBY ELLINGTON FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Sentinel 3; Science Club 4; DE Club 4. MARY HELEN FREEMAN FHA 2; Beta Club 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; B Club 3,4, Secretary 4; Manager Girls' Basketball 3,4; Sci- ence Club 4; Latin Tournament Distinction 2; Most Intellectual 3; Miss BHS 4; First Place County and West Tennessee Typing Contest 3; Third Place Comprehensive Math 4; National Merit Scholarship Certificate 4; Senior Play. BETTY GOETZ FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Basket- ball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. BOBBY GREEN FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4; State Convention 4; Basketball 1. BETTY JO HILLIARD FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; DE Club 4, Officer 4; Speech Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. JANE HUMPHREYS FHA 1,2, 3, 4, Historian 3, 4, First place Cake Division, County Fair 3; Science Club 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Treasurer 3, 4; paper Staff 4; Basketball 1; Fourth Place County Typing Contest 3; Class Secretary 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. THELMA HUNT FHA 1. 2, 3; Glee Club 1. ANNETTE KELTNER FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; DE Club 4, Secretary 4; Miss DE 1959 4; Science Club 4; B Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Basketball Queen Candidate 3; Soft- ball 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. DON KING FFA 3,4; DE Club 4. MARY NOBLE LEATHERS FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Vice President 2, National Historian 4, National Convention 3,4; Chorus 1 State Degree 2, Mid-South Fair Program 2, Camp Junior Leader 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; Paper Staff 2; Volunteer Girls' State 3, Governor's Cabinet 3; Class Secre- tary 2, Treasurer 3, Reporter 4; Best All-Round Girl 4; Honorable Mention West Tennessee Typing Contest 3; Shorthand Award 3; Bas- ketball 1, 2, Basketball Queen 2, Senior Cheerleader 3, 4, Captain 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4. Reporter 4; B Club 2, 3, 4, Treas- urer 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Barn- warming Royalty 4; Senior Play. MARY LOIS LUTTRELL FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, State Degree 2, Treasurer 3, Vice President 4, Sub- District Songleader 3, State and Local Chorus 1, 2, 3; Science Club 4; Class Reporter 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball Scorekeeper 4; First Maid to Miss Bells 3; Miss Bells 4; Senior Play. EMMA SUE MOORE FHA 1, 2, 3, Chorus 1, Chapter Degree 2; First Place Dress Divi- sion, County Fair; Science Club 4; Basketball 1, 3; DE Club 4; Photog- rapher 4; Third Place DE Manual, District Meeting; Typing Award 3; Glee Club 1. TRACY NORVILLE FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, Treasurer 4; Science Club 4, Reporter 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, Annual Staff 3, 4; B Club 2,3,4, Reporter 4; Most Popular and Most Handsome Boy 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Barn- warming Royalty 4. GENE PATTERSON Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff 3, 4, Paper Staff 2; Science Club 4, President 4; B Club 2,3,4, Pres- ident 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Top Ten Favorite 1; Most Intellectual 2, 3; Mr. BHS 4; Best All-Round Boy 4; Class President 1, 3; Nation- al Merit Scholarship Certificate 4; First Place Latin Tournament 1; Regional Math 3, 4; American Legion Essay 2, 4; County Chemistry Contest 4; Second Place County and West Tennessee Typing Contest 3; Latin Tournament 2; Third in West Tennessee Math Contest 3; Senior Play. BETTY PEARSON FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 3. 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Paper Staff 3, 4; Basket- ball 1. 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. JOHN PEARSON FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4; State Degree 3; FHA Beau 4; B Club 2, 3,4, Reporter 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Class Vice President 1; American Legion Essay Winner 1, 3; Science Club 4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Paper Staff 1, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Senior Play; National Merit Scholarship Test 4. DONNA PRIVETTE FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, Mid-South Fair Program 2; Junior 4-H Club Leader 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; B” Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Miss Bells 3; Senior Play. MAVIS RAINES FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Speech Club 3; DE Club 4; Parliamentarian 4; Science Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. ROSE ANN RANDLE FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Chapter Degree 2; Class Reporter 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4, Annual Staff 3,4; Paper Staff 2; Science Club 4; Honorable Mention West Tennessee Latin Tournament 1; Senior Play. JOHNNY REAMS Beta Club 2, 3, 4, President 4, Vice President 3; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4, Advertising Editor 3, 4; Paper Staff 2, 3; B Club 2, 3, 4, Vice Presi- dent 4; Speech Club 3; Volunteer Boys' State 3, Second Place in Oration Contest 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Senior Class President 4; Nation- al Merit Scholarship Test 4. MAX RIDDICK Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff 3, 4; Business Manager 4; Paper Staff 2; National Merit Scholarship Certifi- cate 4; West Tennessee Latin Con- test, Distinction 1; Science Club 4, Vice President 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Basketball 3, 4; Second Place County Chemistry Contest 4; Most Intellec- tual 4; Senior Play. SANDRA RUST FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, State Degree 2; Beta Club 2,3,4; Re- porter 3, Editor Paper 4, Co-Editor 3; Class Reporter 3, Treasurer 4; Science Club 4, Secretary 4; Most Dependable Girl 3; Honorable Men- tion West Tennessee Latin Contest 1; Senior Play; National Merit Scholarship Test 4. . MAMIE GRACE SELPH FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Glee Club 4. RONNIE SHERROD Class Vice President 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 4; Science Club 4; Speech Club 3; Senior Play. LUKEY SMITH FFA 1; Beta Club 2; DE Club 4. nancy studard FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, Mid-South pair program 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Annual Staff 3, 4; Sci- ence Club 4; Shorthand Award 3; Basketball 2, 3; Softball 2, 3; Betty Crocker Award 4; National Merit Scholarship Test 4; Class Secretary 1- Honorable Mention West Tennes- see Latin Contest 1; Senior Play. GENE TINKER FFA 1, 2. 3,4; DE Club 4, President 4; Speech Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 4. JEAN WILSON FHA 1; DE Club 4, Reporter 4; Sci ence Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, Na- tional Merit Scholarship Test 4. JULIUS WILLIAMS FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2; DE Club 4, Reporter 4; Mr. DE 4; Speech Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Cap- tain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4. CLASS OFFICERS President - - Vice President Secretary - - Treasurer - - ■ Reporters - - JIMMY TANKERSLEY - - - EDNA WEAVER - - - BETTY ACRED - J. T. PATTERSON - LINDA LOVELACE BRENDA LEGGETT - - - RUBY COLLINS Sponsor u I as, How y ow Sat fi t ie y Toments f j y as j t ie y ears Tl ong!”. . . t BETTY ACRED PHILIP ARNOLD DOUGLAS BAKER CHARLOTTE BOLTON DONNA CLEEK CHARLOTTE EMISON SARA HAYES SYLVIA HOPPER GARY KAIL BRENDA LEGGETT LINDA LOVELACE MOLLY MILLS MILDRED MUSGRAVE PAUL NORRIS J. T. PATTERSON EDNA WEAVER NANCY WHITE TERRY WILKERSON SUE WILLIAMS iomo res . . . I)itfi 7) e a a i(j C n ers tfie J ortj ancf 7res£ness of L)ouifi . . . Mary Joyce Agee Michael Agee Bobby Blackburn Lanny Bolding Harold Bolton David Buford Freddy Butler Jerry Byrum Gaye Cleek Edward Cole Clark Cowart Lewis Crawford Carolyn Crossnoe Danny Crossnoe Joan Davis Lynn Freeman Elizabeth Fulbright Danny Grant Linda Griffin G. H. Hart Max Hart Craig Horton Jamie Jayrnes Bobby Jernigan Jo Ann Jernigan Harold Johnson Thelma Johnson Wayne Johnson Brenda Jones Clifford Kenzer Larry Ketchum Lanny Leathers Curtis Leggett Dottie Lovelace Mac McBride Franklin Moore Johnny Moore Judy Moore Tommy Lou Moore Juanette Morris Hugh Nelson Mary Ann Norris Linda Overton Bob Pearson Peggy Pickens Billy Privett Carolyn Privett Oneal Reasons Jimmy Redmond Nell Richards Wanda Rust Rosell Selph Linda Sherrod Danny Stephens Bill Studard Linda Sullivan Walter Taylor Faye Tritt Linda Turner Jill Walker Alinee Webb Lina Wells Charles Whitaker Charles Williams Donna Williams Norma Wilson - - DICK PEARSON - DIANE OUTLAW EDWINA WILLIAMS -LYDIA LUTTRELL - - - -BETTY WEBB -HENRY WILLIAMS 7bonders Ann Acred Wayne Bolding Larry Church Ronnie Clark Roger Cobb Sandra Edwards June Ellington Pat Epperson Roger Eubanks Charlie Glidwell Oscar Glidwell Charles Grant Eugene Griffin W. H. Griffin Robert Hilliard Jo Ann Hoppers Linda Jaymes Rondel Jernigan Lydia Luttrell Perry Mayfield Glyde Moore Joan Morris Melver Oneal Dick Outlaw Dick Pearson Merlin Raines Rose Merrie Rust David Sherrod Betty Lou Smith Bobby Smith Jimmy Stephenson Joan Taylor Ross Via Larry Watkins Betty Webb Jimmy Webb Edwina Williams EDITORS WasieSasAei cSiafjf Editor-in-Chief---------------------SANDRA RUST Assistant Editor —------------ MILDRED MUSGRAVE Business Manager--------------------BOB PEARSON Circulation Manager-------------DONNA WILLIAMS Sponsors...................................HELEN HUTCHISON JUANITA TAYLOR SANDRA RUST and MILDRED MUSGRAVE FIRST ROW: Bob Pearson, Edna Weaver, Sandra Rust, Mildred Musgrave, Nancy White, Sue Williams. SECOND ROW: Donna Williams, Gene Patterson, Harold Bolton, John Pearson, Cooper Stevens, Jimmy Redmond, Betty Acred, Billy Privett, Judy Davis, Betty Pearson, Jane Humphreys. c5 ci en ce CLASS OFFICERS President---------- Vice President----- Secretary----------- Treasurer----------- Reporters---------- Sponsor------------- 73 e r -----GENE PATTERSON ■.......MAX RIDDICK .......SANDRA RUST ........DANNY COBB -----TRACY NORVILLE MARY NOBLE LEATHERS ......HAYDEN MILES e a e S BREAKERS f FIRST ROW: Ronnie Sherrod, Max Riddick, Gene Patterson, Danny Cobb, Tracy Norville, Sandra Rust, Charlotte Bolton, Betty Acred. SECOND ROW: Charlotte Emison, Max Earnhart, Donna Cleek, Brenda Leggett, Pat Thompson, Rose Ann Randle, Jane Humphreys, Mildred Musgrave, Sue Williams. THIRD ROW: Harold Craig, Emma Sue Moore, Sylvia Hopper, Betty Tritt, Nancy White, Betty Hilliard, Linda Lovelace, Annette Bailey, Mary Freeman, Helen Alexander, Carol Avery. FOURTH ROW: Martha Wil- son, Annette Kelmer, Mary Will Poston, Mavis Raines, Donna Privett, John Pearson, Edna Weaver, J. T. Patterson, Mary Lois Luttrell, Nancy Studard. 2 .£ MR. AND MISS D.E. ANNETTE KELTNER GENE TINKER DELEGATES Emma Sue Moore, Harold Craig, Annette Keltner, Julius Williams. FIRST ROW: Mary Will Poston, Emma Sue Moore, Bobby Ellington, Ralph Davis, Carolyn Blair, Betty Hilliard. SECOND ROW: Johnny Kail, Lukey Smith, Annette Keltner, Betty Tritt, Martha Wilson, Mavis Raines, Harold Craig. THIRD ROW: Don King, Gene Tinker, Julius Williams, Larry Shappley. Sue Williams - Sub-District Secretary Mary Noble Leathers - National Historian F.H.A. BEAU John Pearson 1959 OFFICERS FIRST ROW: Charlotte Emison, Sue Williams, Mildred Musgrave. SECOND ROW: Nanc White, Betty Acred, Jane Humphreys. THIRD ROW: Ed- na Weaver, Linda Sullivan, Mary Luttrell, Char- lotte Bolton. 7 7 7 Learning To Do Doing To Learn THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE Earning To Live Living To Serve 1959 OFFICERS Don Cole, Gene Tinker, Tracy Norville, Bobby Green, Bobby Ellington, John Pearson Cat ion a J)eta OFFICERS JOHNNY REAMS.......................President JIMMY TANKERSLEY..............Vice President J. T. PATTERSON....................Treasurer NANCY STUDARD......................Secretary SANDRA RUST.........................Reporter The purpose of the Beta Club is to promote honesty, service and leadership. BACK ROW: Tracy Norville, Billy Privette, Max Riddick, Cooper Stevens, J. T. Patterson, John Pearson, Johnny Reams, Jimmy Tankersley. MIDDLE ROWS: Betty Acred, Harold Bolton, Bob Pearson, Gene Pat- terson, Nancy White, Carlotte Emison, Edna Weaver, Judy Davis, Helen Alexander, Sandra Rust, Helen Freeman, Betty Pearson, Sue Williams. FRONT ROW: Jane Humpherys, Charlotte Bolton, Rose Ann Randle, Mary Leathers, Nancy Studard, Mildred Musgraves, Donna Williams. Annua A)laJ SENIOR EDITORS Editor-in-Chief.......MARY NOBLE LEATHERS Business Manager ------------MAX RIDDICK Copy Editor............................MARY FREEMAN Art Editor.............................JOHN PEARSON Photo Editor - — - - - - — - -GENE PATTERSON Sports Editor................NANCY STUDARD Advertising Editor------------JOHNNY REAMS Treasurer..................JANE HUMPHREYS Subscription------- - - ROSE RANDLE Sponsors — --------- -JUANITA TAYLOR HELEN HUTCHISON EDITORS Charlotte Emison, Johnny Reams, Mary Noble Leathers JUNIOR EDITORS Co-Editor..................-CHARLOTTE EMISON Business Manager--------------- EDNA WEAVER Copy Editor----— - -- -- - J. T. PATTERSON Art Editor...............MILDRED MUSGRAVE Sports Editor...................SUE WILLIAMS Advertising Editor ------ -JIMMY TANKERSLEY Subscription.............CHARLOTTE BOLTON “2?” G ufj OFFICERS GENE PATTERSON..........................President JOHNNY REAMS.......................Vice President MARY HELEN FREEMAN......................Secretary MARY NOBLE LEATHERS.....................Treasurer TRACY NORV1LLE...........................Reporter JOHN PEARSON.............................Reporter The B Club is an organization for those who have lettered in athletics. BACK ROW: Tracy Norville, Curtis Leggett, Bobby Blackburn, G. H. Hart, Danny Cobb, Cooper Stevens, Julius Williams, Phillip Arnold. MIDDLE ROW: Betty Pearson, Mary Helen Freeman, Annette Bailey, Donna Privette, Sandra Rust, Sarah Hayes, Jill Walker, Thelma Johnson, Charlotte Emison, John Pearson. FRONT ROW: Gene Patterson, Mildred Musgraves, Lina Wells, Mary Joyce Agee, Mary Noble Leathers, Lynn Freeman, Nell Richards, Donna Williams, Rose Ann Randle, Sue Williams. FIRST ROW: Philip Arnold, Gene Patterson, Julius Williams, Danny Cobb, Tracy Norville. SECOND ROW: Terry Wilkerson, Curtis Leggett, Ronny Sherod, John Pearson, Jerry Byrum. THIRD ROW: Bill Emerson, Coach, Bobby Blackburn, Billy Privette, Max Riddick, J. T. Patterson, Michael Agee, Danny Grant, Charles Whitaker, Cooper Stephens, Manager. SCHEDULE Bells — - 37 Rutherford----------60 Bells-----68 Whiteville----------34 Bells-----40 Trezevant-----------69 Bells-----51 Medina----------- 58 Bells-----51 Trezevant-----------44 Bells-----48 Gadsden-------------37 Bells-----67 Crockett Mills - - - 58 Bells-----66 Brighton------------59 Bells-----43 Maury City----------50 Bells-----53 Brighton------------68 Bells-----43 Alamo---------------23 Bells------57 Covington-----------71 Bells - —60 Munford-------------56 Bells------46 Friendship----------65 Bells------75 Rutherford----------77 Bells------52 Humboldt------------51 Bells-----69 Gadsden- ------ 55 Bells-----47 Crockett Mills-----31 Bells-----45 Covington------------41 Bells-----64 Maury City---------49 Bells-----63 Yorkville----------57 Bells-----42 Munford--------------54 Bells------69 Alamo - - -----------40 Bells------53 Medina---------------61 Bells-----35 Friendship----------41 1959 Basketball Captains Bells----49 Whiteville...........67 LINA WELLS - JULIUS WILLIAMS Bells---54 Gadsden..............39 Bells----51 Crockett Mills-------52 Bells----67 Gadsden--------------34 Bells----56 Dyersburg------------69 FIRST ROW: Lina Wells, Nell Richards, Betty Pearson, Donna Privette, Annette Bailey, Thelma Johnson. SECOND ROW: Bill Emerson, Coach, Edna Weaver, Nancy White, Brenda Leggett, Molly Mills, Sandra Rust, Mary Helen Freeman, Manager. THIRD ROW: Pat Thompson, Charlotte Bolton, Sylvia Hopper, Mary Joyce Agee, Lynn Freeman, Linda Overton, Jill Walker. Bells - - -34 Bells - - -30 Bells - - -34 Bells - - -43 Bells - - -42 Bells - - -28 Bells - - -27 Bells - - -33 Bells - - -26 Bells - - - 38 Bells - - -37 Bells - - -25 Bells - - -35 Bells - - -38 Bells - - -43 Bells - - -25 Bells - - -39 Bells - - -40 Bells - - -40 Bells - - -20 Bells - - -32 Bells - - -43 Bells - - -23 Bells - - -22 Bells - - -30 Bells - - -41 Bells - - -39 Bells - - -18 Bells - - - 18 Bells - - -27 SCHEDULE Rutherford ---------46 Whiteville----------40 Trezevant - - ------44 Medina--------------24 Trezevant ----------48 Gadsden-------------41 Crockett Mills------29 Humboldt----------- - 45 Brighton--------- -24 Maury City----------59 Brighton------------30 Alamo---------------31 Covington-----------57 Munford-------------56 Friendship----------30 Rutherford----------39 Humboldt------------37 Crockett Mills----30 Gadsden-------------36 Covington-----------41 Maury City---------- 46 Yorkville...........29 Munford-------------46 Alamo---------------51 Medina — -----------34 Friendship----------27 Whiteville----------55 Crockett Mills----36 Gadsden-------------36 Gadsden-------------49 Annette Bailey, Julius Williams, Captain, Thelma. Johnson, Patty Dillon, Pat Thompson. ,_ E Majd a r7jPompon c5 en or ( fieerleaders MILDRED MUSGRAVE Left to right: Mary Noble Leathers, Captain; Charlotte Emison, Mildred Musgrave, Sue Williams, Donna Kay Williams, Sarah Hayes. DONNA KAY WILLIAMS SUE WILLIAMS CHARLOTTE EMISON SARAH HAYES () iere JTCucL 0ime 7s Spent cS i Left to right; Philip Arnold, Gene Patterson, Julius Williams, Tracy Nor- ville, Danny Cobb. cS P 0 r 1 s m a n s 17 P Left to right; Lina Wells, Nell Richards, Jill Walker. Left to right; Tracy Norville, Johnny Reams, G. H. Hart, Philip Arnold, Bobby Blackburn. % n o w c cf 9 e FIRST ROW: Donna Williams, Mary Ann Norris, Sue Williams, Mildred Musgrave, Pat Thompson, Sara Hayes, Edna Weaver. SECOND ROW: Jo Ann Jernigan, Nell Richards, Jill Walker, Lyn Freeman, Mary Noble Leathers, Charlotte Bolton, Brenda Leggett, Sylvia Hopper, Linda Lovelace, THIRD ROW; Mary Joyce Agee, Lina Wells, Linda Overton, Annette Bailey, Donna Privette, Nancy White, Betty Pearson, Donna Cleek, Coach Bill Emerson. FIRST ROW: Wayne Miller, Gene Patterson, Curtis Leggett, Julius Williams. SECOND ROW: Jerry Byrum, G. H. Hart, Edward Cole, Tracy Norville, J. T. Patterson, Coach Bill Emerson. 7? a s e 6 BELLS HIGH 1959 GRADUATING CLASS May 8, 1959 SENIOR BEAUTY REVIEW BARNWARMING ROYALTY SENIOR PLAY 7 , Below: DON COLE DeKalb Agricultural Achievement Award onors Left; SANDRA RUST Best All-Round Senior Girl. Right; TRACY NORVILLE Boys' Best Sportsman- ship Award. Right; ANNETTE BAILEY Girls' Best Sportsman- ship Award. Left; GENE PATTERSON Best All-Round Senior Boy, Most Outstanding Student. CROCKETT COUNTY CHEMISTRY CONTEST GENE PATTERSON, first place; MAX RIDDICK, sec- ”.................-................. REGIONAL MATH CONTEST JIMMY TANKERSLEY, third in plane geometry divi- sion; MARY HELEN FREEMAN, third in comprehensive math; GENE PATTERSON, first in comprehensive math, placed in West Tenn. WEST TENNESSEE LATIN AWARDS Second Year BOB PEARSON, Distinction; J. T. Patterson, Honor able Mention. BETTY CROCKER HOMEMAKERS OF TOMORROW AWARD NANCY STUDARD D.E. DISTRICT AWARD WINNERS MARY NOBLE LEATHERS National F.H. A. Historian GENE PATTERSON American Legion Essay TYPING AWARDS LEFT TO RIGHT: Sue Williams, Third place in County; J. T. Patterson, First place in County, fourth in West Tennessee; Sylvia Hopper, Second place in West Tennessee; Philip Arnold, Third place in West Tennessee; Nancy White, Fourth place in County typing contest. i F.H.A. STATE DEGREE EARNERS FIRST ROW: Dottie Lovelace, Wanda Rust, Jill Walker, Lyn Freeman, Linda Sullivan. SECOND ROW: Mary Joyce Agee, Brenda Jones, Mary Ann Norris, Donna Williams, Lina Wells. WEST TENNESSEE LATIN AWARDS LEFT TO RIGHT: Clyde Moore. Honorable Mention; Edwina Williams, Honorable Mention; Danny Burton, Honorable Men- tion? Dick Pearson, Third place first year Latin; Betty Webb, Distinction; Lydia Luttrell, Distinction. VOLUNTEER GIRLS STATE and BOYS STATE MUSIC AWARD J. T. Patterson J. T. Patterson, Alternate; Jimmy Tankersley, Delegate; Char- lotte Emison, Alternate; Mildred Musgrave, Delegate. mmm Miss •'Bells’ ............MARY LOIS LUTTRELL First Maid.....................EDNA WEAVER Second Maid..............................LYN FREEMAN Alternate Maid---------------BRENDA LEGGETT ffir. and 7 T ss J3.7 S. MARY HELEN FREEMAN - GENE PATTERSON iv v i 7i a? iw k. w f V to � j ii«aK9 WO PAT EMISON JEWEL WALTERS JOHNNY WILLIAMS SHIRLEY RAINES JANE WILLIAMS LONNIE MORRIS ROY WILLIAMS ROY NEAL VIA ( cj it Jrac e David Arnold Dickie Barlow Gary Blackburn Jearl Wayne Colvett Tommy Copeland Mary Jane Dotson Don Edwards Jean Emerson Linda Emerson Johnny Evans Patsy Fullbright Joe Griffin Brenda Horton Nancy Humphreys Kathy Ray Johnson Carolyn Kail Franklin Kail Larry King Sam Mehr Wayne Miller Steve Mitchell Noel Nichols Ralph Oglesby Marie Phillips Pat Privette Shirley Raines Johnny Randle Barbara Rust Joan Rust Jerry Selph Dianne Shappley Gaylon Sherrod Sue Spraggins Lacy Stephens Nelda Taylor Roy Neil Via Jane -Williams Jerry Hill Williams Johnny Williams I I cSeoen A Jrarfe Charles Andrews Sammy Banks Brenda Bolding Johnny Butler Patsy Castleman Nelson Clark H. C. Cotmer Jane Davis Mary Jo Durham David Edwards Dwight Ellington Ann Emison Pat Emison Layford George William Glidewell Harry Ray Green Terry Griffin Troy Hoppers Judy Horton Dennis Jenkins Calvin Jernigan Harold Johnson Sue Johnson Jere Kail Tommy Lee Kelley Janie Lovelace Colleen McClain Ben Mehr James Morris Lonnie Morris Betty Norris Larry Overton Terry Patterson Jean Pearson J. G. Pearson Mildred Phillips Nelson Piercey Jane Pickens Eason Reams Susan Riddick Mark Stephens Angela Sullivan Nancy Sullivan Danny Tankersley Johnny Tritt Jewel Walters Jerry Webb Linda White Carolyn Williams Roy Williams FIRST ROW: Barbara Rust, Pat Privette, Lydia Luttrell, Joan Rust, Joann Hopper, Betty Webb. SECOND ROW: Jane Pickens, Angela Sullivan, Pat Emison, Judy Horton, Sue Johnson, Carolyn Kail, Rose Rust, Jane Williams, Sue Spraggins, Edwina Williams, Brenda Horton, Jean Pearson, Nelda Taylor, Manager. a s FIRST ROW: Gary Blackburn, Manager, James Williams, David Sherrod, Larry Winbush, Roy Via, Joe Griffin. SECOND ROW: Johnny Williams, Joe Williams, Roger Eubanks, Charles Grant, Franklin Kail, Sam Mehr, Ronnie Clark, Lonnie Morris, Wayne Miller. f Junior Cheerleaders Susan Riddick, Shirley Raines, Diane Outlaw, Captain, Kathy Ray Johnson, Jane Davis. 'Junior JJ I. FIRST ROW: Nelda Taylor, Shirley Raines, Nancy Humphreys, Sue Spraggins, Judy Horton, Barbara Rust, Kathy Johnson, Carolyn Kail. SECOND ROW: Patsy Fullbright, Mary Jane Dotson, Jane Williams. THIRD ROW: Joan Rust, Diane Shapply, Linda Emerson, Jean Emerson, Marie Phillips, Pat Privette. {jom pob C £ dp 'uw 6 7l)ecfdinc]r11 ? i by the First Grade y amor 1 o $ Left to right: BARRY STEPHENSON. 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