Birdville High School - Buffalo Yearbook (North Richland Hills, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1955 volume:

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THE ANNUAL STAFF of ,55 X TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Foreword Faculty Classes Organizations Activities Personalities Sports C111-1 11111 It 11111 x 1 1 111pl1C1t fa1tl1 111 all XOLII -tudentb 110111 tx .1111 1 1 NN 1 1111 N f N ol fo ms 'N 1111 lead OI1 to lll'l1 11l1.1ls 111111 1011 X011 111.1111 11N 11 1911 111 1111111 xv c ll Nlf . N 1. Il dpp1ec1'1t1o11 of all 10111 Nttlllllg talentw S 1 0 1 116 19 BOUI annual B1llV H S1111tl1 61 F' 'l .111 11111, 'lllll you pofsvfs .. ..l Y Jbws? uyal h' ' l l'll lllllllIlU.'f -1112 Ytllll' gi 'lm-A. 111511 is V'0l1l' QII'0lll7 K ll 'C ' 1. 1. Z' A 7 igll are your Slilllllilflli wl1i1'l1 you sell for 0lllf'l'S ,1 ak' s lll'll all 11111' work i.: not 111 1i11g l1i.i '55 l511ff'1l is 1l1-1li1'z1le1l to 1111. .1 If Glenview South Bifdvllle Browning Heights West Birdville Richland Hills ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BIRDVILLE SCHOOL Pictured below is an aerial view of Birdville School, which comprises the high school, junior high, gymnasium, athletic field, and tennis courts. Also included in this sky-view is the parking lot and a view of Highway 183 leading out to Dallas and 121 leading to Grapevine. FACULTY I 'l V' K! these were our frlends, re sponslble, patlent, and coopera tlve 12 ' 1 y I 10 ll , 1- , , X . I sv I , SCHOOL BO RD The purpose of the Board of Trustees is to plan and direct the best possible school program. The Board serves to establish rules which govern the operation of the school plant serving the majority of its patrons to the best advantage. Standing. lr-ft to right. are-: Messrs. lf. l.. Fhixers. ll. J. Robert-. R. M. lloflson. 54'LlIf'tlI Nlvssrs. W E. Truman, E. A. Callaway. and J. W. Boswell. 12,45-P N-.J eel HI ln ...Q A. 4 Sf f f f. ,q-,..-..-h....a- Y!-w Q. . 4 J? , be Q D 'Q I ' v I v, AFM. ' 2 1 1 . - . fwe,,k , qu, .vim-Q nw I -,ggs5',.,5W, , mis, fi ' f. ,Nfl Sxkp fi ef: ,wg Qjgg g 5 'V X 71'-,,.4,' ,,.,i,,gNQ . ,J w,f .M ,,A,g,, ,M . . ,. n I A f . App-L,,,r. ,fs-A X-fi, u 1' v f .-A, Y ,, Q SEQ ,.s...M...w..,. Aw' A-QM ,- f'5f'g?+ ' ff- ' , k - f . 'law , ,421 'fi wi, .1 1, . h 3 cl , A V,2j:,r.. ' . ,N 1 2 ' aww' 1-. 1 Q 'fir-5g,r Q . , W af-bg 'L Q, Q Qmtv, , V, ,ng vga if E if f9f ?f ' , . .4 , , 7- MR, s ,. ,ff .Q x - - fffaw-f'd:z. ,5 , ,y 5' A g fi? . ,xi VICE-PRINCIPAL JVM!! PRINCIPAL DEAN OF GIRLS GUIDANCE COUNSELOR CRYSTAL THOMASON YVONNE BAILEY Nurse Dietitian Z , ELLEN HENDERSON and WINNIE DEFRIESE Secretaries QE RUTH ALLEN by WILLIAM BOHA N W P.E., B.S., NTSC UQ' lp Music, B.Mus. Ed. eW Wi BETTY BONDS P.E., B.S., NTSC RUTH BRYSON Business: B.S., TCU ANNA MAY CONLEY Math, English: B.S., Ala. Poly HOWELL CONNALLY Math: B.S., M.Ed., ETSTC, TCU ISYL COX English: B.A., TWC JEANNINE CRAIGHEAD History, Civics: B.A., M.Ed., TWC, TCU Mrs. Kendall offers a guiding hand to assist Carl McEachern in his problem. A group of active P. T.A. members pose for the annual photogra- pher. BEN DAVIS Science: B.S., TCU JAMES DEARMORE History: B.S., TWC JOYCE GRIFFITTS Science: B.S., TWC JOHNNY HARTGRAVES History: B.S., Okla. A. 81 M. LUCILLE HOFFMAN Business, History: B.S., U. of Ark. JULIA KENDALL Spanish: B.A., TWCg M.A., NTSC JOANN LANCSTON English, Journalism: B.S., NTSC THOMAS MCDANIELS Math, Business: B.B.A., NTSCg M.B.A Texas Tech BILLYELU McEWEN English: B.S., TWCg B.A., TCU: M.A., TCU CLARISSA METZGER English: B.A., La. State U. LUCILLE MOORE Librarian: A.B., TSCWQ M.E., BESSIE PENICK ' Math: Bs.. NTSC? Mia.. TCU NICK POWELL D.E., B.S., TCUg M.E., NTSC JOHNNY Mat Hom h, P.E.. B.S., SFACg M.E., SFAC Speech: B.S. TWC TCU SANDLIN BILLY SMITH DOROTHY SMITH e Ec., B.S., NTSC Mrs. Gerald Loftis addresses a meeting of the Parent Teachers Association in her capacity of president. AMELIA THURMOND Homemakingg B.S.. NTSCg M.A.. TSCW FLOYD MARTIN Coachg B.S..NTSC: M.A. BOBBIE HOLMES Englishg B.A.. B.S.. TSCW. HALL MONITORS Standing: Thomas Woavcls, Ronny Stevenson. Johnny Moncrief. Rich- ard Bell. Ronald Story. Wayne Paul. Glen Fisher. Don Williams. Lee Gibbons. July Quinn. Mary Frances Mitcham. Paula Sevier. ,il DANNY FREEMAN OFFICE HELPERS 'gr , Faculty gathered together for meeting in the teachers workroom. J ESQ i!,,,f,, . . . these were the places where our knowledge was acquired. Senior Favorites CH.'XRLO'I I'lC BUSVVICLI. GPQNIQ PIQIQRINS X x e S 5 E2 ix 37 Xi yy, ll A J VA X , fd .4 fr I A 'Q r,. I,l' A kj, , B ' 7 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS RONNY STEVENSON PATRICIA PARR President Secretary BENNY JOHNSON THOMAS WOODS Vice President Treasurer JERRY MARTIN Reporter DON ABBOTT impressive ...H friendly . . . quite a character Annual Staff 54. 55: PE Club: Stage-craft: Student Council Vice President: District Debate Champ 53: Baseball Captain 55: 3 Year Letterman. X: Qi DAVID AMYETT MARTHA ARMSTRONG pleasant manner . . . good-naturezl shiny eyes . . . excellent friend . . . . . . friend of all quiet and reserved Square Dancing: Hunting and Fish- Choral: Allied Youth: Music Ap- ing: Football. preciation. my gn ., :fs haf :iw t Afi- BARBARA BELL jolly . . . chatters ldts . . . amiable Am-Ards. Allied Youth: Press Club: Chorus: Pep Squad: Square Danc- ing: Red Cross Representative: Key Club Reporter. WAYNE BENNETT CHERRY BENTON athletic one . . . ear to ear grin . . . sweet ..., f riendship worth having UH around SPUU Transferred from Paschal High Hunting and Fishing: Football Let- School. terman. i 1 NORMAN BERRY laughs anrl talks a lot . . . rute ns a bug . . . sense of lmnmr Ain-Artis: Stagevraftz Hunting: and Fishing: Square Dane-ing. GLENDA BLANKINSHIP a stately blonde . . . pleasing to the eye AYg Xlpcj FHA: Arn-Ards: DE Delegate tu State- linnwention: IDE Sweetheart. fill' KL MAXIE BEVIL MARY BIRD iznpredirtable . . . naire . . . master- optimislie one . . . HlIl.'!1,Y5 smiling pieee of nature . . . atliletie Square Danring: Xlusiv gXppre-t'ia- lmathervrafl: Square- llililflllgll tion. FH.-X: AY: Tennis Lf-ttermang Southern llistriet Duulrles 54. 2 TAFFORD BLESSING lzot on the sax . . . noisy little boy RUTH ANN BLESSING polite . . . rersatile . . . earnest worker . . . an artist Handicraftg Bandg Jazz Bandg Per- fect Attendance Award. Y-Teens: Square Danving: F'l'.'X: AYg Arn-Ard Fvvretary 55: Head Nlajuretle 54: llruni Major 35: Most Talented 54g Buffalo Tales Aseistant Editnr 55. 'K CHARLOTTE BOSWELL DONALD BRATCHER BARBARA BRINKLEY one swell person . . . a lovable gal drummer flelux . . . a guy Il1at's quiet and shy . , . sweet rznrl sinrere FHA: AY Counril Membf-rl Pt-P. hard I0 bw FHA: Handivraftg choral: Key Squad: Am-Ards. Band: Swing Banrlg Leathercraft. Club: Music ,-Xppreciatinnz Am- Arrls. RONALD BROWN DAVID BURK VENEETA CAMPBELL talented artist . . . good guy . . good sport . . . nire .stuff . . . tall small . . . neat . . . hard to beat Chip Ulf fhff 01d blvvk WSY 80575 HUD' Choralg Music Appreciationg Key FTA: Am-Ardsg Red Cross Repro- Hunting and Fishingg Am-Arrls: Club. sentative 554 Buffalo Tales Atl Football Captain 555 2 Year Letter' Manager 55g Annual Artist 55. man. ,, as ,Q . 51 ,v mf WW 124. 165' x w iam- smk w' -AL-figwqm V he f Q 5, , - fl' fr' 9 QM' f 'iff 5 . inf: 'ii ,s -' ws 'fl ' 2 Q aah., X f x X wr rr ml QSM .ji '42 S 1-, K Q i L fig 5 1 10 napa' 5,3659 W ,fp ' Q f Q A i , sig , 4- ww figf, . -V W f -as X1 ff ' - if fi '5 'Q f, .4 ecgf? a E I 5. V3 ,M - ,K 7. ll we 3351 Ski , ' sf ,JF JAQUELINE DECKARD laughing . , . rlemure . . . hind FTA: Debate: Y-Teens: Junior FHA Degree. FAY DORNAN gracious . . . earnest . . . smiling Handicraftg Music Appreciationg Key Clubg FHA. BILLY DEFRIESE quiet but energetie . . . curly hair . . . math whiz Hunting and Fishingg AYQ FTA: Silvercraftg Slide Rule Cluhg Science Clubg Baseballg Football Manager 54. HUBERT DOUGLAS all around sport . . . noted for athletic ability Leathercraftg Square Dancing! Basketballg Footballg Second Team All-Districtg Lettermang Baseball Letterman. WINDEL DICKERSON jazzman . . . friendly . . . talented Swing Hanml: Ant-:Xrrlsg AY: Puli- licationsg All State Chorusg Dec- lamation: All Regional Hand: Band Vice President, President. GARREY DUNN capable sort of guy . . . talented musician Leathercraftg Chess and Checkersg Square Dancingg Band Letterman JIMMY EATON niisclulevous grin . . . inventive mind. Hamlieraftg Nletalcraftg AYQ MPC. 'M Ns x SHIRLEY ETHERIDGE Irue friend . . . red hair . . . sedate Y-Teensg Journalismg DE Secre- tary. Reporterg DE Scholastic Award. CAROL Ecnors very intelligent . . . future nurse . . . considerate Bamlg Square Dancingg Debate Sec'- retary: Extemporaneous Speaking: Civitan Club Awardg Tennisg 3 Year Letterman. LA FAY EVANS unassuming . . . agreeable . . . sings lots Y-Teensg Choralg Music Apprecia- tiong Am-Ardsg AYg NHS. KAROLYN ERWIN neither shy nor bold . . . good as gold Handicraflg FHAQ AY. JUDY FANNING yard of smiles . . . happy . . . ron lent Y-Teensg Kletalcraftg Handicraft FHA: Key Club. was fm N' , ' 1 . -NL 'fy,ea1f f 3552 'sig 7-il , e , -I H A 3, 5, 4. . if vc g g? w br 'x ' Milf ' Hx, JERRY HAwKiNs lovable . . . sleepy-hear! . . . hzznmr- ous Hunting and Fishing: 'Music Ap- preciationg Bandg Red Cross Rep- resentative. WANDA HOLDER beauty . . , wit . . . a brilliant mind FHAg Square Dancingg Dc-bats-3 Journalismg Tennisg National Thes- piang Quill and Scrollg Am-Arcl Vive President 523 Annual Assistant Ecli- tor 55. , -1' 3. naltfg MELVIN HUETT loyal rompanion . . . nlan1ly athletic Leathercraft: Fmvtliall Letterman Baseball Letterman. ROSALIE INORAM an 0l:iel' . . . likeable . . , pleasing zlisposition FTAQ Transferred from Claesen High School. Oklahuma City. Okla. JOYCE Herr quiet anrl shy . . . beazztivfzzl rerl hair Y-Teens: NI:-taleraftg Hamlieraft: FHA: DE. s ANNETTE ISENBURG intelligent . . . earnest . . . goml sport FTA-Kg FH.-'kg Leathercraft: Metal- craftg Music Appreciation: llaml Vive Presidentg 4 Year Lette-rrxian: Band Sweetheart Nominee 54: Band Sweetheart 55. 'Q If ii 5 tr JOHNNY HUMMER earefree . . . energetir . . . one swell person Shakespearean Cluh: NllIllllt'T Sense Team: Nlllffg llistriet Pull-up Win- ner 51. X 4. ff 3 ' ' , I J ll: ,J Jet? al Q ALMA JOHNSON tall 'n rery attraetire . . . elever FHA: Music Appreciation. ,Af--Af BENNY JOHNSON MELHN JOHNSON BETTY JONES nife-lrmL'1'r1g . . . f'11Pr,uPIir' 1l'lI!'lI rf'ser1'011 . , . a Iliff' rlisposiiion stvmfl , . . fnralzlf ',..v tlaslzfrzg new PU5hf'fl Hunting: and FiSlllIlj1 Pr:-Nimlc-nt: Half- Rf-tl Crow Fm-t'r1'tH1'y1 ,Nnnuzil Sport. Hunting anfl lfi-lung: l,l'illllt'T1'I'lii'lI kvtlmall ll Tc-ani. lCtlitor: lluffulo 'llllw N-xv lzmlitorz Ani-Artls: Buffalo Talw Sports litl- Hawk:-tluill: 2 Yi-ar l.e'tt4-rtnan. itorg Svnior Claw Vive- l'rz-sinlr-ntg Football: 2 Y:-ur l.n-tt:-rinun: llaslwt- lwall. A A. it A A Mimi. M' im f ,mlm APY JOHN PML KEATINO LEROY KELLY CONRAD KNAPP fI1H0f77I1iSf'lIfPf...f01x'Pf mrfzvsl Il'Ufl.'Pf . . . 11z11'c'! ami rzuizrf all round spur! . . . l'0ll1l'l'Ul . . fflivw unfl flll!'l'lit'fNI Hunting untl I.:-Htlif-r'rruft: xlll'XI'llNI llLlIl4lll'I'illAl1 'mp fu -l Fimliingz. NI:-talvraflz Rf-tt Cross 'llre-axurf-r, Hunting: anrl Fisllinglz lille-sx untl f:llt'l'l'it'TNQ full-Xrwlxg lluee-lgallg Foot- ball: 2 Yvar Lvtte-rman. 55 , nf, ,' , WANDA LANsFoRn pretty roiee ..., f zznny ways . . . good student AYg FHAQ Sports Clubg Music Ap- preciation: Choral: Brass Sextetg Band Librarian. Reporter: Treas- urer. Sweetlu-art 543 Student Di- rector of Chorus. BRIAN LAWERENCE m-mm-rn sweet . . . lots of fun Leathercraftg Trackg Chorusg Base- ballg Football Letterman. 'H DOROTHY LOVETT just plain Dot . . . zestful . . . funny NHSQ Student Council Treasurerg Freshman Class Secretaryg FTA Presidentg Wittiest Girl 54g Buffalo Tales Editor 553 Athletic Award 535 Basketball Captain 55. LEA RAE LoYD dynamite in a small package . . . neat treat Y-Teensg Square Dancingg History Award. PATRICIA L11'rLEF1ELD witty . . . grand person Shakespearean Club. GLENDA MCCARTY cute clothes . . . charming . . . po lite Am-Ardsg Press Clubg Music Ap preciationg FHA. fl' 3 KENNETH MCCARTY president gay . . . friend that will go a long way NHS: Student Council President 54, 55g Sophomore Class Presidentg School Fire Chiefg Basketball Man- ager 54: Basketball. i HAROLD MCGEHEE giggle box . . . oodles and gobs of fun . . . short but sweet Hunting and Fishingg Chess and Checkersg Stagecraftg Ani-Ards. 7 :sf Sf! if id JANE MCCAULEY CARL MCEACHERN cute little trirlf . . . lfissnble noisy . . . mischievous smile ,lournalismg Music Appreciation. Hunting and Fisllingg Baseball Football. DWANE MARTIN expressive . . . dancing feet friendly 3 Leathercraftg Square Dancingg AYQ DE Reporter. JERRY lxl.-XRTIN brain within a brain . . . gay rheer leader Am-Arclsg Student Council: NHS, National Thespiang Science Award, District Debate Champg Junior Class Vice Presidentg Senior Class Re porterg Baseball Managerg Track, Basketballg Football. .w X ,Qi X . 'V I' r i NANK Y Mom xx llllle :lull mqzzeltf' :mr gem Pl X rd w qu 4 1 ffnnlx VIRFINIA MURPHY meet Illlft In PI !lf!IHIlHlfPll 14111 g eff' 21-:Q Ir nov NIlxIRlx DAN Nonmb sud! spar! lllIfUl't.E'HlI1llt' qlumg lgfp muse mul er bun uvrl. er Ihat Ill!! go plmei mor re nlr mt l-not ull .1 lfdlll 31 0 far Iette rm ,lourndll m lla :lull I 1 Q te THIEIII untm ml H mrln rlft Il SIIIRIIY MURRAY lllflfflllll Slvllxll rlrllnlv N .1 e I .um Ill I PHX .J COI I Nr 01 mlm 811.94-'I as ran P rflrlllls nel! mannerfrl rr Nqu ire anvm Q 2 WlL'FON OSTER GAYLE PARCHMAN PA'rR1filA PARR Sonny . . . fonsirfernfe . . . pnlitf' luis of fun . . . 11Itr11rt1'1'f' ,... Q ingrr blonde Izenzzty . . . sparlrling per Hunting' anfl Fishing! Tramfe-rrwl AY: Y-Te-em: DF: Chnral: FHA: 5 'lam- 'hj1-'ll '1 'l'I5ii from Cartvr High 94-lnml. FTA 51-cretary: Music gXppn-cia- FHA: Dvlnatcfz Te-nnis: Quill ani tion. Scroll: l,llllllCE1ll0IlN2 Buffalo Tale lfxrlizlngf- Fzlilurz Stucle-nt fi4PIlI14'll Rf'Ilf't'Nl'lllllllYf' 2 Yvnr-1 Nutinnal 'Fllt'Sl7lilllI :hill-ghftl Sl'I'f'Q'l11I'y Tim Ya-ars: S+-niur Sz-vrz-tary: FI'4'flllllilIl Favorilv: Football Swe-6-thwart 55 lui: W.AYNE PEARSON EUGENE PERKINS sense' of hnmnr . . . Pagvr bearer earnest . . , Shy Img ,qu-ppf Hunting and Fifhingz DE: AY: Lflathe-rcraft: Hunting and Fishing. Fnnthall Le-ttvrnian. GENE PERKINS quite a rorlfef, . . . personality Illljifllliffli Stagecraft: National Tliespian: Lut- tvrman's Club: Football: Two Ye-ar I.f'Ilf'I'I113llZ AIN-gxfll Prvsiqlviit 52. 53. 'QU'-s Q: R 5 D 3' .lo ANN PHILLIPS temper to matelz her hed hair . . gifted graceful FTA: AY: Square Dancing: Jour- nalism: Debate: Annual Business Manager 55. JEANETTE RENEGAR talented . . . diligent . . . pranring feet AY: Y-Teens: DE: Choral: Pep Squad: Annual Staff: Flag Bearer Three Years: FHA President: Area Five Pianist: State Organist. R X x GORDON PIERCE tall . . . little rascal . . . nice Journalism: Sports Club: AY: Lea- thercraft: Band: Football. gl' 'J L gm M 4, If I , FK If me at ' x JANIS RHODES small . . . pretty eyes . . . cheer- ful Press Club: Publications: FHA: Sports Club: Basketball: Volleyball Team. A-gf EARL REAVIS tall, sweet . . . attracts girls Transferred from California JIMMY RICHARDSON nice-looking . . . friendly . . . out standing AY: Football: Two Year Letter man: Basketball Letterman: Base ball Two Year Letterman. L s , pg Y I I 44. eh, f , ,Rf S 4 it . XR X' ,F , G- GARY RILEY NELS ROBERTS unassunzing . . , shy , . . quiet limp man willy big ideas DE. slighlly rrirefree FTA - -H H ': unting and Fi- Natiunal Tlu-Spian: 'XIII-ATC! Yiw- Pra-Sirlvnt 53: Fmitlnallz Tm' Yi-ar I.t'lIt'I'IIlZlIl1 lhbk:-tlmall. as 1, ' p .ggi Q 31 FRANCIS ROBINSON berziitifiii hair . . . exotif' PVYPS winning ways Km- 'X rils. SIIERLENE ROGERS DON RUDZWICZ RICHARD RUSSELL useful . . . gay . . . smiling erernmre hot rorl' . . . ruriy hair . . . tapping lilrrzbie . . . relirent . . . sweet Music' Apprcciatifrng JOurnaliSm. hffls Handigl-aft, Track: Baseball. iw Ii GAYNELI. SKIPPER tiny . . . liarrl zcorlfer . , . simple Lf-athercraftg Mc-talvraftg Music Ap- pr:-ciatiuii: :XIII-Arcls: Red Cross Re-presviitativm-. E I ff 0 A H 4' K0 X 5 . EDDIE FAYE SMITH EDGAR SMITII blushing blonde . . . sweet talking flown . . . fall . . . good-loolfirzg Handicraft: FTA. Hanclicraftg Hunting and Fishingg Square Uanviiigl: Nami. fe LYNDELL SMITH talented . . . placid . . . rut IIIIU Hunting and Fishingg Mufim' :Kp- prcciationg Leathercraft: Music Pin Award. W 'IES' ROBERT SPARKS GI3IuI.Iv SPEARS Romeo . . . neat appearanee . . beautiful brown eyes . . . merry stinker . . . agreeable Hunting anal Fishingg Hamlicraft: Hllntintl H1141 Fighinill UIPSS and Banilg .-XYQ 'IX-nnisg Clieerleader CIIPCIWYSZ FUINIILIII NIZIIIHQIVI' 54. Two Years. VERA STREATER JACK STEPPICK f 1f0.V7blf' - - - fflffllll - - - I'ff'fU' Hbonzlzsliellu . . . lots nl fun hair DE TFPHHIWF 54- 55- DE PTQ'4ill4'Ill1 Spf-lling flnrite--I Pin. RONNY STPJVENSUN grval inirzgimziion . . , rlisIir11'ti1'e' larl . . . IIIIVIIISUVVII' FT.-X: -XY: JXII1-hftial llunling anml Fiihing: Stagvvraft: llagkvllmzill ffap- tain 55: .ill-llixtrivt Tlirvu- M-ara: Svniur lflaf- l'ri-aiile-i1t'3'l. 53: I'lY'1'Nll- man. Snpllmnorv. ,luninr Fumrilv. BUDDY STOKER one of the football heroes . . . mas- ruline . . . rrrzzy guy Chess and Checkers: Hunting anml Fishing: Gf1lllPH Cloves: Forirhall: Four Year l.6-ttvrman: All-lili-trivt Team. T' JOHNNY STRICKLER FREDNA STITRCII ztorlliy . . . mannerly .... N well liappily' nznrrirrl . . . sparl.-ling , . sense of humor Tex Chess and Clwclu-rs: Hunting aml Y-Tee-ns: Square Dancing: FHAQ Fiihingg Choral: Juurnalixni. Bllffillff Talfgil Sfvcivty Fflitor 53. ,..---, ',,T, l 4310 ow WON? 6 BFI rv TABOR BARBARA THOMPSON TOMMY THOMPSON ra1f1a11I ,.,f!lIIlI person 9o11,,I11r1l tml szppfr lrnm hilarious snaz v Illlllllle afhlvte AIIHQ QQ, H gtlgurdft 1 n Nqudrm Ddmxn Ke AmArdQ Natmnal lnhuplan goph Pre lu lwmtlmall Swv: t 11 df Ibllllllf e Outlm Nw: Q I lf irt Ha kelhall faptaln wo T re-1 Ye ar I 1 ttf rman 5-OMAN LENA TURNER TOBY 'TYLER DESSIE VARDAS mgorous mlellzgent amus flebonazr rl stzngulsherl CWC flea! Vmgmg lflllghfef mg ramera bug Am Arch YTPRM FHA PHX S Stage-craft Square Dancmg Hunt feens mg and Fwhlng Journallsm 'Sn nuaIE1l1tOr Photcgraphc-r Natmnal TTIFQPIHII, Am Ard Premdent 54 1 5 V -X NS U 5 XJQ' r 1 f , I - Ch anti c:h kf'l'.h1 fi -' ' 3 FTA: :Ku-:X ls: .' ' ' ' ,SIZ F'l':X: FH.-K: 'y Club. - .3 ' ' -.5 ' g .' - AY -s' I 'ntz 1 f ' 'I -' I Omore' Class Vive- Prvsimlc-nt. N '-- 54: F 'll, '-l-1 53: 's - ' f f'g h - f R x, K K5 ' ' . E . ' V A T Ngw ' FTA: ' fl DEQ NH.fg AY: Y- 3 . ' g - V Y I DAVID WATSON FANE WEBB WARREN WEBB rfaring . . . D11!fl1 . . . n romirf retiring ye! 110111 . . . 1'ntelfPr't1mf rlepelulable . A . gvnarous . . . iff Hunting and Fishing: Football I.e-t- Ulu-as and Clin-vke-rf: NN: NHT. -Wfflf' IPTIIIBII. 1.4-athvrcfaft: Square- Danvingg View i,Yt'Fitit'llI 35. ANN WHEEI-ER sophistivate-li . . . sharp . . . unassum- ing Leathercraft: Handicraft: FHA: Rwi Crews Rvpr:-Sentatiw. FN K Rx X. SYLVIA WHYTE KEITH WICKLUNIJ spicy , , . assured . . . kim! YIIIIIIPP . . . sweet-sn11'lir1g . . , Square Danving: 3'-TPt'H41 VHA: 'f 1l 'ff'S' Buffalo Tair-S Businefss Mariugvr 55, Transfvrred from Wvehstvr I' School. Wrhstr-r. Wvifvrnisiri. s. 3 , THOMAS WOODS ROBERT WRICIJT JON GERARD hola' . . . witty . . . brain rllilrl rzifp-loolfing .... s lWf'l1f1f'l71UI1 I'UI1Vf!'0l1.'i . . . waxy-gzzifzg Hunting and Fishing: NHS: Sc-niur Square' Dancing: T:-nnif. IIE fflulr. Class Trvagure-rg District and Kc-- gional e-xtcmpuraneuus champ. 1 PETE HATTON JOHNNY KING JAMES KNIT-'ONG rznixvs' . . . Mlough Cup fa!! . . . flaring , . . blunzle mrzw' hair . . . I'!lff'jff'l' , . . lumlflf :Xin-:Krd Sf-rgf-ant-at-Arliis 55: Na- Chr-Qs and Cin-cl-u-ra. I.:-athf-rvraft: Fquare- llanving. tional The-spian: Us-sl ,-M'tOr Award D11 Clie-vrle-udvr no: Uaskm-lball: .KY Vive' Prwidvnt. CAMPUS SCENES Side view of Band Hall high school View of breezeway gymnasium and Jumor high Auditorium Building BIRDVILLE EXPANSION PROGRAM Voters ln the Blrdvllle d1str1ct by a vote of 558 for and 259 against approved a three m1ll1on dollar bond lssue thls year Two new junlor high school blllldll'lgS one on Flncher Road to serve the west portion of the d1str1ct and the other at Hovencamp and Norton Drlve to serve the east sectlon of the district will be constructed w1th the money The new Dlllldlhgs w1ll enable the school dis trlct to convert space now used for junior high school puplls entirely to hlgh school use ln addltlon to lmprovement on the hlgh school an elementary school 15 being built on Plpelllle Road Side view of Auditorium Building Y I 1 I f V , Q hh, ' HQ qv' ul' fy tl 9' t'l'a I :bi uv' , 'I 3 6 an Q j. if Ar 'Irv ,' kllw' 1 junior Favorites LAHOMA DANIELS ROD BYRD E 5 I 4.g,kw 'ilsnf fw1,,' 'J V., 3 .4 4,6 ' 1.1 1 nag. sf K 1 'ff I WJ Q I ff ' 1 f A f Y 'WZ Mig, wx ' . 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I 5 ' ' fl A ' , - f ' iff: A ' ' f , N V,,,, . b , I ' V V x ' ' 'gi I V X Q sh N ,ff-v.:?,. ,- X j Q fy ,f ,,...--0 1 Q Q ' a 1 Q e o-f , K v. 1 . 1 ' n Q . , -, . ,.q4,un . at-if A' 1 w 1' -in' ,wk J , M, ' A ,jgiiiif . . ,gig Q., NL . , 'X 0 rf iff I, -1 Reece Alsobrook Bobbie Angle Wanda Baker Billy Barrier Michael Blatnick Susan Bowlin Evelyn Bobo Betty Brooks Annell Brown James Brown Don Burlison Beverly Burns Frankie Cain Patsy Callahan Neil Campbell Bobby Carr Eddie Allen Jerrine Alsobrook Jimmy Carter Helen Casey Mary Cato Roy Chancellor Durwood Coggins Patricia Conklin Bert Conley Nina Cother Linda Craig Lloyd Culwell Patti Daniel Lahoma Daniels Betty Davis John Davis Wallace Davis Willis Davis Barbara Day Mary Deickmiller Mary Elliott Luquina Evans Dub Fisher Helen Fitch Jackie Fitzgerald Danny Freeman Lee Gibbons Jerry Grace ,lean Greenlee Mosa Griffin Josh Hall Curtis Harris Ray Hetherly Johnny Hogan Farrell Holt Beth Hooper lffdz I Beverly Hunt Betty ,laenecke Arthur John Arvin Johnson Robert Jones Howard ,lungman Harry Karr Danny Keough George Lackey Helen Lamey Willene Lindsey Mary Littlejohn Howard Long Sarah Lovelace James McEachern Ann McFarland Kathryn Magness Kathryn Mayfield 0. C. Metheny Mary Meyers Mary Mitcham Foy Mitchell Donald Morris James Morris James Murray Linda Nevitt June Nix Beverly O'Neal Deverl Overman Bill Parker Dan Passmore Alvin Reed Jerry Reed Kenneth Reitmeier David Mathias Juanita Martinez Miami' James Rhodes Shirley Roberts Kanetha Ross Barbara Rudd Mary Shockey Philip Schott DaVld qlnquefleld June Simpson Mary Smith Roscoe Stoker Mort Straubmuller Wanda Throop J. W. Tidmore Johnny Tork Barbara Truex Floyd Turner Jimmy Valentine Yvonne Vincent Barbara Wright Barbara Weaver Carol Wright Randell Young if Lee Ferguson 1 Verna , Bogan 1' .lerome f I Dorsey . Barbara ' g, lVlcC0miC X zi if f FA I X 5 J Lynice Pope Glenda Roy Jerry Turpin C. L. Williams Diane Samples Thomas Reid Lo a Fuller ' 9 Malcomb Warren Wilburn Warren 13' ' 'S Ns.. 'Q ! H .axis auf !, 'u 1 fen . ' 0 ?3 Q, flak R O 1 fig 5 L Q, ugh M, X 12? M 415 'Q 1' 5 1-it ,E Q ., I 5 qw 12 4MAJ A CIM uddibs 4 YL5 my ,ig L 1, K 0 -Q 3 2 Q? f . . if Q6n1mL6 'V ',5 if IIS Ovdxf xfourgx ' 'K Nadu' .f.1,.x, -.5 7'Q 1'f3 Cf 99 t' 'i4'Qf?, Q' 3 L F 'X Fl P fm-.1 X 7, NGILU5 , Yxou C1 X ID Lf , M1 1 -Wxx S sl mi F1334 A 'Via CJK YYLYBN rwu g, Aw Wai' QX E1-lynx' ISL f, sax.. QXJTQ, X X Sophomore Favorites MARY SANDERS DAVID GLYYNN xg 5 ANL ,ink .. K E V Ya F , ? K . ' K L 1, V , V5 , Q Q ' f P So K : 5 4 .Q-mf Nl 5 kwa' Sl JPHONIOHE CIASS OFFICERS BOB WXISON ,IACKY JONES I'rvsz'zl0rzf Secretary IIJXYIIJ CYYNN GINNY JOHNSON Virw l,ft'Nl'I!t'l11 Treasurer JEAN KINNAIRD Reporter 'Nr David Ardiana Lewis Armentrout Barbara Atherton David Averitt Norma Bailey Carol Barnett David Barnett Dudley Beadles James Beall Jerry Bennett Glenna Blackwell Patsy Boatman Nicola Bodenheimer Gayle Boswell J oe Brown Kenneth Cantrell Jimmy Carpenter Joan Carr Max Cartwright Sandra Caskey . A fx , if-H' - K 2 C f W N1 . A N x J X y V' P 5 I was 1 v if s K s A ' A C-2:5 NX 1 x, 1. y 7 fl uf Homer Abel Carolyn Adair Cary Allen Keith Allen Avalon Anderson Anita Anglin ' C. -v--- -' f A A o f -rg' ,mek ,bw if X P ar: ' ' y 9 55 A 'V C A 55' 1 ,. Q? H -,Qi 'f,,.-2' .'i . ,f y y T ' C X , ga tx K xi L as-T A l 1' W Q in V..: ' 5:21 E e-E If was .W 3 2 G- , X il Helen Castor Larry Clayton Mary Anna Clugglsh JHHICC Coker Mary Coker Glen Cole -in 5 fb' 19' sv I L.. 'JC -r K QGJ :Pu 'M sau K P w 63: 5-' 169' ,px JL. Y? -... G 'ii'-3 3? 5 Cllfton Coolldge Wendell Cornlsh Floy Cowart Lloyd Cox Monty Cralg Lou Ann Crouch Mary Crow Charles Crowell Mlke Cummlngs Bobby Davls Georg1a Davls Ray De Borde Loretta Deckard Robert Donaldson Denms Donnelly Marxlvn Dupree Henry Ellet Gene Ellls 'Vlarlann Engel Woody Estes X I - ' g 1 A V 1 .., r ,K o.' 5 A ,V ' l':lA if Y 'L in K as 5 ,,.,.- r , e Lf' X ry A, , -Y A , ji' Q Q 6, it Vx 1 C K , Q .5 ,AII xxw ' .e x 1 Lf, V M me Xa- C C W, M M , Q,.1.fZl ,w:lZ, j 2 1 l ' . Y l 5 E P ' gy l'f Q , ' gk P az y i j? , y 1 y. J Y y 9 ,syy grey, V 4-E-Y eg tsly M y . 5, dyte C ,o in t M s- , C . y V V i A kf ,C ll P ,H L rv with Vu' E' X ' 3 -.,, ' lf 9' L R so 5 I . y 2 , yyyy rg iifif 'S Ai j x f i gi V, ,,E. . I 3 1, A t E., lx ' 1 K X , y o u Q 1a K K K i N by L S Y ,y.y , V 5 L . ' r ' 9 ' , fl . -, X 6' 4 1 ,5 15 .6 Y ! , A zz H ., A! A l 1 .. l pl' K X 5 la x , ,5 y 'I E S V I 6,15 A 1 ,f l ' ?'.f 1 1 , y my y D L U y P f. 'Y X fm. Douglas Garrett Ann Girard Walter Giles Dixie Gilliam Barbara Goines Clara Godwin Edward Goodman Kenneth Goodman Cydney Gower Jean Ann Gracey Don Gray Wanda Gray Barbara Green Jimmy Greenlee Nicky Groze David Guynn Laura Hackney Faye Hager Bobby Hall Leveta Hamm Kathryn Fitch Jimmy Fisher Loyd Forbes Geraldine Foster Josie Mae Foster Ila Faye Fritts 1 fit Li . Wylie Hamilton French Haralson Marie Hardenian Jane Hargrove Betty Harris Gene Helstrom .1 K I' 6. ik -.Q he -'SI Sw 4. 35' N f M I x Lynda Henry Muriel Henry Stuart Hill Jeanette Houser Gaynell Howard Martha Huff Donna Hummer Jackie Jones Calvin Johnson Virginia Johnston Penelope Keating Richard Kelly Nancy Kibler Anna Beth Kitchens Adrian King Jean Kinnaird Martha Kimbell Carl Knapp Jack Kraft Betty Lane Shelba Little Lucille Lofton Bill Lundberg Wallace McCurry Rebecca McFarland Billy McGee Lance McKissick Maury Maryanow Ramona Martinez Willis Medcalf Leslie Merriwether Vlfayne Merser Leta ,lo Miller Gilbert Milner Margaret Minor Foy Mitchell Jerry Moore Virgil Moore Patsy Murphy Maxine Newman 6.5 Ann Latimer Sanford Layton Johnny Lee Mary Ann Lee Barbara Lilledahl Billy Lindsey nw 64' 2 E? q Alf ? .A .., ye '55 e W 7 Q- X . M N ,V xx ji av 1 4 R Q1 fl - J.. f .Q ii 'if 1 , , 'yi V A met - X 'ful' - E. : K A 9 Sq Frankie Noel J. M. Morris Glenn Osborn Shirley Owenby Kay Pace W3y'llC Parker 4' 'Gifs , 1 5' 'E n ' 8.-fn 1 ..,:,., ggi! 'FE'-.P A-. X David Patterson Wayne Paul Ann Perritt Wanda Sue Phillips Carl Powell Judy Quinn James Reagen Janie Reed Jimmy Reeves Rose Reavis Ronald Rhodes ' Scott Riggs Billy Roberts Melvin Robinson Georgia Russell Carol Sanders Mary Sanders Ned Sandlin Lee Savage Martha Scribner A hills 2 f .YJ- .. fs- ... .. Xf s QA 1 as I 'ffl fix 4 'I ei Joyce Spears Betty Stevenson Eugene Stevenson Esta Lee Stocks Thurmond Stokes Loretta Sumpter Barbara Tabor Gerald Terrell Patricia Thomas Tommy Traywick Diana Tuggle Janene Turnage Essie Turney Raylene lfberman Ralph Ulhorn Jackie Underwood Maria Veeren George Verdes Pat Vincent Robert Voorhees Paula Sevier Janet Sue Shelton Lea Shurbet Elizabeth Simms Rosie Smith Barbara Sneecl N.. -A F, f tri nz .ta A lk gem 9? Buford Warren gara Warren Robert Watson Pat Wentworth Loyd Wilderspin 1 -I Ji - AX, I M 6 1 i P A 'Q B Ries ? I an 1' .1 ' 6 5 Carlene Williams X fat wx' nfl' Q., . . Q i RA Clarence Stew ard Melx ln Robinson 'TX tix yn of 6.212 9 x FJ M P an 5 K W lt- 1 i- ,fp ggi'-wi Ann S' -. S1 0 H Don Williams Gary Willis Jimmy Witt Betty Womack Gerald Wooten Bobby Leslie Homer Abel Lorena Armstrong Rebecca Baker Jerry Bennett Margaret Holshouser Dickie Kurz Sharon Lewis Robert McKinney Gene Moore Jerry Moore IQ- awww Quan! Q 1 wana: ,Iseli HHH IEE I Q ,alumnus 5- gunna: W 'M 'x F' 'x cn ms. -,A . iw ' BEE ' 6.4 L V - s ., HHH! I II VII-wang Q11-5 Qvmnnqp 'lhlo in Q ,511-B' 51 Nfl, A QV. 1 v 1, . . ' V dm-fflx , .,:1,,, J..-, Q4 f ' ' 'W giylvununuunp Clwlluild susan-Q. 43' 'Sf H-9 ...www ,wtf V, x'-vi. , . wh Q Q... 1 1- Q3 ' sr 5? ','-,5 fi rj, X by-' +V V Ay tl , 5 s gain 5 'Flat A? Q ljisiqgg., x 5' v f-,!i,J.il'g,gi?'i4lAa nigh. -E x' 5 - 't Q -I . 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B' 1 i'lIS lah: l ., 9 I Q 9 F i V5.- R ix I . I2 f f ,V Ex' ' A , - f M . ' V' 6-,hA,.'f 5 W: ' Q Denny Hughes Q? K QM Anita Jewell N f il y , Betty Johnson 'B' i A in Robert Johnson . , ' i Bill Jones Jerry jones Sherrill Kelly Nancy Keough ,f' 91 XX 215 Bill Empkey Pal Engle Ronald Erwin Jerry Fagan Doris Faulkner Judy Fitzpatrivk Delores Ford Gary Forman Ronald Forman Ronny lfullvr Carolyn Gibbons Gary Giles Milburn Godsey Gwen Goodrich Robert Goodwin Jay Gordon Glenda Hill Panzy Hogue Patsy Hogue Nancy Holcomb fx w.'l 5 xx 1' x' 1 miflfi - A 'Q t ,.', -V 1. K1 ,,xxiyx1'isQ X 'X 5- i-S- - 'fi . Rx xX 5 I 1 Richard Kinman William Kirkley Joyce Kissinger Horst Krause Judith Kreitner Martha Koloff Lana Land Reggie Lawler Donald Lee Peggy Ligon Gerald Lofland Patricia Lovelace Sherry Lowery Joy Lucas Wanda McClendon Jimmy Mcliachern Joe McMurray Buck Marshal Price Martin Bill Mase-rang ., ,f s -,J , : gg ., I as 1 V 1' 5:5525 'fg,sH fi.. l ,Q 323: B f Qld. . L 5 ' 1 5533 - V 5:-51, W , L, if if ,f r 'K 'Ti' ' V , .W , 5 xx x ' X .lt 63' 1 F' 3' KK Terry Mendenhall John Mercer Mary Merrett Larry Merriwether Bill Mitchell Johnnie Moncrief Bill Moore Joe Moore Betty Richardson Betty Roberts Robbie Robinson Joyce Rogers Lonell Rogers Patsy Rogers Jack Rose Jimmy Russell Charlotte Sagesar Barbara Samuels Linda Scott Jimmy Scruggs Iona Self James Shaw Pat Shinall Lynda Simmons Barbara Simms Barbara Spakes Sue Sparger Ann Stanley .-N 4 r XX xr 'Y r r ' Janis Staley Ann Stephens Joyce Stewart Grady Stone Ronald Storey Cala Thomas Carolyn Thomas Glenda Thompson Qt, an' x x q- 333' . , is iff! l Y '-r XA ,X Q '52 , L ,lack Wyninger Ramona Yant Linda Yates Alvin Anderson Johnny Banks Douglas Burton Charles Cockroft Frank Cowart ' . 3' :V 'NO' i I: by 4' .f'!Aw L ti .1 -- 'Eu Eugene Thornhill Charles Thorpe Barbara Tishler Billy Toliver Judy Tolson Betty Trammel Ann Tucker Billy Vincent Linnea Walker Jerry Waller Georgiana Ward Charles Watts Rosetta Weddle Linda Whipple Alice Williams Jerry Williams Martha Wilson Vernon Wilson Derrell Witt Elizabeth Wolf Johnny Uoud Scott Hummer Robert Mayberry James McCollum David Monroe Joann Mullins Nick Nelson Williaiii Newman ,Ioan Short Donnie Slavin Glenn Starr Joe Staumle Johnny Stromberg Leroy West Lonnie Wilderspin Ann Johnson :Wim pa lla f S F' 7 ' L. . I nl', :A vt a 't' 0 1 ,- at S51 9' .lo f , if 1 iixfig LA lt' The library serves as a meeting place for various organizations. LIBRARY SCENES ' rf! if ,U 5 U 'J Students study and plan in the quiet atmosphere of the library. ORGANIZATIONS X V1 ,F Q5 if 'rf '54 ME Xt , . . . these extracurricular activ- ities made our school life more entertaining. Pretty Kanetha Ross eh-Cted as Sweet- heart of the UE. Cluh. Offivf-rs nf Ihr- Ill-I. llluh are as ful- luws: llwane Martin, Reporter: ,lavk Steppick. Presillvntz Warren WX-lull. Vive Presidentg Ye-ra Streater. Treas- urer: Shirley Ellie-ridge. Secretary. Studi-nts planning: avtivities an- sland- ing: Warren WR-lvlm. I.:-na Turner. Jun Gerard. Jnyve Huff, Hewrly xlilhflfl. Kanetha Russ. Seated: Gayle Parvh- man, Jeanette Rm-ne-gur. Glenda Blunk- enship and Juyw- Hall. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION The primary aim of the D.E. Clubs of Birdville is the develop- ment of a high degree of leader- ship and citizenship in the students of today who are destined to take their place as tomorrow's business- men. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, composed of twenty-five representatives from the four classes in high school, was or- ganized in 194-8. The purpose of this organization is to establish a system of student govern- ment that will furnish training in citi- zenship, develop leadership, and en- courage enforcement of the' policies of the school. The Student Council sponsors the annual Christmas boxes, Homecoming program, and ticket sales to games. Mrs. Shannon, the sponsor, has a conference with the President, Kenneth McCarty. The officers begin their annual project of decorating the Christmas tree. They are: Peggy Leach, Secretary Don Abbott, Vice Presidentg Kenneth McCarty, President and Dorothy Lovett, Treasurer. Back row: Don Gray, Roger Hay, Richard Bell, Ronald Story, Johnny Moncrief. Ann Stevens Homer Abel, Ronny Stevenson. Second row: Sara Callaway, Anita Jewell, Paula Sevier, Sharon Lewis, Anita Anglin, Jerry Jones, Marilyn Dupree, Patricia Meyer, Beverly Burns. Seated Kenneth McCarty, Don Abbott, Peggy Leach, and Dorothy Lovett. it 4 N N fx' f K .1 ,Q 3 g . I Fifteen new members were initiated in assembly this year. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The purposes of the NHS are fostering high scholarship, rec- ognizing outstanding achievements, contributing to the realiza- tion of our democratic ideals and gratifying the natural instinct for social organizations. The NHS was organized in '50-'51 and now has twenty-five members. The old members are, First row: Mrs. Shannon, Sponsorg Marcia Fowler, LaFay Evans, Janis Cox, Jerry Martin, Don Abbott. Second row: Lena Turner, Dot Lovett, Peggy Leach, Kenneth McCarty. Back row: Sponsors, Mrs. McEwen, Mrs. Baldwin, Mr. Powell. Here are all the members of the NHS seated before assembly during the initiation. QUILL AND SCROLL The purpose of thlS orgamzatlon IQ to further the lnterest of the students Ill a journallstlc career Tlurteen members were chosen tbls xear from the upper thlrd of then classes Students are chosen on thelr scholastlc and journallstlc ab1l1tw elther on the paper staff or the Annual staff X... Offlczrs Left to rlght Vue PI'f'11lPl'1l Patrlcxa Parr Treasurtr Wanda Holdcr Pre ndent Ptg gy Leach Secretary Betty lone Relaxing after lots of hard work are standing left to rxght Ruth Ann Fredna Sylvla JoAnn Seated are Ronny Dot Janet and Toby of f Members of the Quill and Scroll are standing left to right: Fredna Sturch Peggy Leach Toby Tyler Ronny Stevencon Dot Lovett Ruth Ann Blessing. Seated are Patricia Parr. Wanda Holder Janet Allen JoAnn Phillipc. Betty ,loner and Sylvia Whyte. Captains, standing, left to right: Ronny Stev- enson, Leroy Nikirk, Buddy Stoker, Don Davis. Sealed are: Don Abbott. David Burk. Jeff Payne. and .lim Helvey. Sponsor J. L. Nobles Pictured here are members of the Letterman's Club. LETTERlVIAN'S CLUB The Letterman's Club was organized this year by Coach Johnny Nobles to pay tribute to all lettermen and to encourage other students to participate ln sports. There are thirty members. President Jeff Payne, Vice President Don Abbott June Mary Mrs Thurmond and Pat are WOI'klIl on doll bed to sell at C carnnal FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The FHA clubs were founded on ,lune 11 1945 Texas has over 1 051 chapters and over 48 042 members The purpose and motto of FHA IS Worklng Toward New HOTIZOHS The off1cers of the Blrdvllle chapter are Presldent ,lune SIHIPSOH VICC Presldent Ann Nelson Secretary Lynlce Pope Treasurer Barbara Truex Qergeant at Arms Nancy Plumlee Reporter Janet Shelton Song Leader V1rg1n1a Johnston Parhamentarran Frances Allen His torlan Pat Osman Mrs Qmlth and Mrs Thurmond the sponsors are seen wxth the offlcers of the club This is a group shot of the many Future Homemakers in Birdville. THF NIOVING FINGER This is the '53-'54 Contest play which went to state. Talewarian troupvrs salute- the hero for remix ing a medal. Vuka begs the King to spare her hero. Dikran is captured while Vuka looks on. 3 AM ARDS Dramatlcs IS cen tered around the Am Ards w h 1 c h were organlzed 1n 1900 The purpose of thlS club IS to further dramatlc 1n terests and to create better stage produc tions XA:- Mr Smxth IS seen ln one of typleal Norman Nels Harold Leroy Pete and Ned are UIOIIICIIIS M'-1 the stage Crew for most These students are members of the Natlonal Thesplan Soclety Here are the many members of the dramatlc club SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club was formed to better ac- quaint the student with the country and to develop an appreciation for the Latin-Amen ican people. Mrs. Julia Kendall is sponsor. There are 33 members in the organization. Officers: 'l're'as11ror, Linda N1-xittg Presiclent, Helm-n Fitch, Vive President, Carol Jones, Secretary-Treas urer, Evelyn Boho. Katherine, Marie, Marilyn, Anita, Nicola, Lea, Jane, Johnnie, Marie, and Glenda enjoy entertainment of the Club. 5 Pictured here are members of the Spanish Club. Top row, left to right: Leroy Kelly, Mary ,lane Hargraves, Johnny Moncrief, Warren Webb, Shirley Murray, Billy Vincent. and Melvin Robinson. Third row: Mike Cummings, Mary Sanders, Sharon Lewis. ,lot-Xnn Phillips, Mary Cato. Sylvia Whyte, Willene Lindsay. Second row: Nicola Bodenheimer. Brenda Bryant, Shelba Little, Patricia Little. First row: Georgia Collins. Diana Tuggle. Cherry Benton, Jimmy Reed. JUNIOR RED CROSS The purpose of the Junior Red Cross is to aid the un- fortunate people in this com- munity. They are a branch of the National Red Cross. Every one in school who contributes to their fund becomes a member. There is a representative chosen from each homeroom in high school. SLIDE RULE CLUB The Slide Rule Club was organized in September, 1953, with ten mem- bers and Miss Peniclc as sponsor. The purpose of the club is to teach the members the principle and use of the slide rule. Each member owns his own slide rule and each studies and progresses at his own rate. This year there are eight members, all boys. Anyone may become a member by indicating a desire to learn the slide rule and bringing his own slide rule. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA This organization, whose purpose is to instill in the mincls of the students the benefits of the teaching profession, was established in 1948. Since that time the club has grown un- til now the membership is 45. ., X may X g sh? me Nyarfta i mknuwg Ci Low 99 gxgufbet. 0 , ., Kang ow' feyeaflhan and Lea 0 gg but ' his Ti Efwtf WTC row 8 ' Chosen 'VI1ss FTA of Texas 1 Linda Neutt a junior First row Wlllene Lindsay Vlary Llttlejohn Helen Fitch Marcia Fowler Barbara Thompson J3Cklf! Deckard Loretta Deckard Shelba Little Clenda Ru Se-fond row 'Klan Delle Smith Moore Third row Anlta Anglm Nlatty Ruth Dupree Verna Bogan 'Nlargaret Holshou er Floy Cowart Sharon Lewls Gayle Parchman Ruth Ann Blessm Nel Roberts l'ourth row J NI Norris Don Cray Lea Shurbet Gayle Boswell Sara Warren Nlary Cato Betty Tabor Ronald Brown John Glordano Ronnie Stevenson Deverl Overman Don Dau Billy DeFr1ese - . ,s . s ' . i , , ., ' , 1 l , .l ' 2 . I' .l ' , Sarah Lovelace, Beverly O'Neal, Beverly Burns, Peggy Leach. Linda Nevitt, Mrs. Kendall, Miss . . ' : ' ' , - , , . s , v , ',' , . -:' g, A' s ,. ' : .. . .Fl . l . l l l l A U l l .F S , , , ' , ' s, . X X 1 This is the Allied Youth council and their sponsors. Mrs. Conley and Mr. Dearmore. ALLIED YOUTH The Allied Youth plans programs on alcohol education and social activi- ties to show students they can have fun without the use of alcohol. It is not a prohibition program. The Bird- ville AY has seventy members. Here's a group shot of all the members. i The President is Betty Tabor. Vice Presi- dent is Pete Hatton. Secretary is Wanda Baker and Treasurer is Pat Xleyer. not pictured. KEY CLUB The purpose of the Key Club is to acquaint stu- dents with the business and commercial field. Various discussions are held on topics of interest to the student which will better qualify him as the businessman of tomorrow. These business club members are mdusmously studying Above members are FCCCIVIUZ mstruchon on the use 8 Chart of the adding machine William Klrkley Judy Fannmg Dessle Vardas Ann Wheeler Barbara Bell Third row Barbara Day Beverly Burns Peggy Leach Helen Casey Betty Janecke Fay Dornan Barbara Brlnkley Fourth row Barbara Thompson Nlarcia Fowler Nlaxle Bevel Venlta Campbell l Top row: Don Cray, Tafford Blessing, J. M. Norris, Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Bryson. Second row: DEBATE CI UB The purpose of the tvselu members of the Debate Club IS to promote an IIIICFCSI ln the major prob lems that face us as a natlon Hlghllght of the year IS the Interscholastlc Meet held each year at BOWIC Students occaslonally hold soclals at the home of the sponsor or at thelr own homes Here Mr. lh-armore' is giving arlvicz- to r these two teams of de-lwalvrs. Members of the Debate Club are Involved m a heated dlscusslon Top row Helen Castor Qharon Lewxs Leta Joe Nllller and Carollne Adaxr Bot tom row Jerry 'Xlartm Edward Cnodman Nlaury Nlarvanow and Nlr Dearmorc Above are plctured offlcers of the Debate Club Sharon Lewis Helen Castor and Qponsor Mr Dearmore WX these were the things that kept our school alive. 'NIr. Nlartin explains the cause of ouls to the boys. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Engaged in a tough tiff are some energetic P.E. students. The purpose of both boys' and girls' physical education classes is to develop healthy bodies, clean thinking and interest in competitive sports. Fall classes enjoy basket- ball and football while the spring classes are centered around tennis, baseball, and volleyball. The girls gather around Mrs. Allen for a he-ap big conference, The boys practice shooting field goals while waiting for the referee. SPEECH The speech department offers many op- portunities for better speaking and also entertainment. Learning how to express oneself orally and overcoming shyness and speech handicaps are the main pur- poses. Depicting the education and pleasures derived from speech classes is this typical Speech 'I class. Script reading is a typical assignment of the Speech III class. ..,,,..w The cast of Columbine Madonna is relaxing after a tiring rehearsal. JOURNALISM There are two divisions of the Journalism Department. One division is the journalism class which acquaints students with the pro- cess of putting out a newspaper. Students learn to read a newspaper with a more critical eye and to write effectively. Dorothy Lovett, editor of the Buffalo Tales, has suc- Assisting Dorothy in her capacity as cessfully done the job of getting our paper out every two editor is Ruth Ann Blessing, assistant weeks. editor. Editors and managers do the job of getting the paper organized. Reading left to right are: Ronald Brown, Adver- tising Managerg Bettie Ann Jones, News Editorg Fredna Sturch, Society Editorg Sylvia Whyte, Business Managerg Ronny Stevenson, Assistnat Sports Editorg Donald Davis, Sports Writerg and Kenneth Latimer, Feature Writer. BUFFALO TALES Editor ...,.......,.,,,,,,,.,.,,,,, DOROTHY LOVETT Assistant Editor . ..,, RUTH ANN BLESSING News Editor , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, BETTIE JONES Sports Editor ,, ,,,, , ,,,, IIENNY JOHNSON Assistant Sports Editor, RONNY STEVENSON Society Editor ,, ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,, FREDNA STURCH Exchange Editor ,,,,,, . PATRICIA PARR Advertising illanager , RONALD BROWN Business Manager ,, ,, SYLVIA WHYTE Circulation illanager ,,,,,,,, DONALD DAVIS Photographers ,,,,,,,,,st,........,.,, TOBY TYLER, DAVID GUYNN, DEVERL OVERINIAN Mrs. .loan Langston is the sponsor of the journalism department. Photographers are Toby Tyler, David Cuynn, and Deverl This is the hard-working journalism class. Overman. rt, Wanda Holder and Patricia Parr make up the pages to send to the printer. Toby Tyler interviews Charlie Applewhite. 5' f'l1 '4 'T1jf Q , . , 5 Don Davis sells papers to Carol Echols, Janis Cox and Kenneth Mc- Carty. Editor-in-Chief, Toby Tyler, leads the staff in compiling notes, laying out the pages, and also serves as photographer. Keeping records is the job of business manager, JoAnn Phillips. PUBLICATIONS Another division of the Journalism Department is the publications staff which is responsible for preparing the annual. The job of the staff is to lay out pages and compile information in chrono- logical order for an overall picture of a typical school year. Helping the editor to form the annual is the job of Wanda Holder, assistant editor. Ronald Brown and Jerry Reed turn out the art work for the annual. Responsible for the make-up of our sports section is sports editor, Bettie Ann Jones. ANNUAL STAFF Editor .,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,, , .. ,,,,,,,.. TOBY TYLER Assistant Editor ,,,,.,, WANDA HOLDER Business Manager ,,,, , ,,,,,A,,,,,, , ,,,. ,IOANN PHILLIPS Sports .llanager ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. B ETTIE JONES Artists ,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,, A,,,,, , RONALD BROWN, JERRY REED Photographers .. ,,,t,,,,,,,..,,,,,, . TOBY TYLER, DEVERL OVERMAN, DAVID CUYNN Sponsor ..,..,,.,, ..,,...,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,..,..,, . , , ,IOANN LANCSTON Lay-out Managers , SHELBA LITTLE, MARY MERRITT, NICOLA BODENHEIMER, SARA CALLOWAY, NANCY PLUMLEE XT rf-w The Sponsor is Mrs. Joann Langston Here the annual staff is working on copy sheets and organizing the These boys all took part in preparing the pages. photos. Here is the entire staff. SCIENCE Those students interested in science have the opportunity to take four credits in this field. General Science is offered for freshmen. Biology is a sophomore subject with chemistry and physics for juniors and seniors. Much improvement has been made in this department the last year and more changes will be made next year. Listening to Mrs. Griffitts explain the body's internal organs are Wanda, Billy, Emma, and Lynice. 5,4 Interested in research are the future Einsteins, Bill, Jerry, Jim, Don, and Thomas. fg' x f, Successful experimenters are Pete, Leroy, Lee, Danny and Jimmy. Searching for germs are Jimmy, Danny, and Billy. 'C ,Xxx The mechanical drawing: class Gerald, Robert. Jay, Benny and is preparing future house- plans. ,lohnny are drawing views of .N A 1 -JT I 1 l fix- l l 1 -1 Tommy, Buddy, and David use their talents for making Tom Thumb purses. ART The value of the art program has been in helping pupils have a better understanding of art. de- veloping skills. promoting crea- ismnetric objects. tive performance, and increasing appreciation and in making art related to life. By helping him develop an in- tegrate imagination, creativeness, intellectual and emotional capa- cities, an art education should enable the learner to work out his problems in the light of these abilities. A group of hard-working students gather for instructions from Mr. Spikes. i 5 'Lifv A- These girls learn to use draw- ing tools and to work with leather and wood. f 'f up e ,. 1' KOTQ 5v-flnfill Hard-working World History 0 x LQ Q. Students studying history of America. 5' 'L A . Scenes of a typical Texas Students. History Class. SOCIAL STUDIES The purpose of Social Studies in- volves the acquiring of skills, in- formation. ideas. attitudes, ap- preciations and even inspirations. To seek an understanding and so- lution of contemporary problems by a study of the past and to train students of modern citizenship are the general objectives. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION Birdville Distributive education offers a vocational training pro- gram for juniors and seniors in the field of retail and wholesale services. Organized in the fall of 1951, the group has grown from eighteen members to twenty-seven, Mr. M. E. Powell, Coordinator. v-fm .. Punching the time Clock is Kanerha Ross is off to wor Jack Steppick. Warren We-bb keeps his mer- chandise clean. k Linda points out interesting section of Spain to Sarah. Spanish ll students display 'South of the Border' costumes and handiwork. LANGUAGES The Spanish Department aims to teach Students to use the Spanish language effectively as a means of communication and to help students develop greater respect for an appreciation of the Spanish and Latin-American people. 'Et tu, Brute?' English III students get a taste of Shakespeare-'s JULIUS CAESAR as they perform in front of Mrs. Cox's class. Senior English students delve into the life of Milton and 'll Penseroso' with the assistance of Mrs. McEwen. The purpose of English is to foster a better under- standing of language principles. These principles include the ability to speak and write pleasingly and forcefully and the oportunity to gain a wider knowledge of literature for cultural development of individuals. The Swing Band furnishes music for all occasions. Members are: Donald Bratcher, Lyndell Smith, Deverl Overman, Windel Dicker- son, ,lean Greenlee, Tafford Blessing, J. W. Tidmore, Ned Sandlin and John Giordano. Not pictured is Jerry Martin. MUSIC Training is offered in both music and applied music. ln the vocal division, students may participate in the mixed chorus and small vocal ensembles. ln the instrumental division they may further their musical experiences by participation in the marching and concert band. The band furnishes entertainment on such oc- casions as football games, pep rallies, parades, assembly programs and concerts. The band, under the di- rection of Mr. Bohannon, practices for an assembly program. The Choral Club has furnished many hours of beauti- ful music for the school. Dennis, Cary and John let go with some cool mood music. COMMERCIAL ART The Birdville High Commercial Arts De- partment offers a variety of subjects to prepare students for the business and commercial world. Beginning and ad- vanced typing is offered, along with shorthand, bookkeeping, and junior busi- ness training. The department also tries to help the student with job placement recommendations. Mrs. Bryson's shorthand class is learning the fundamentals of speedy and accurate note-takin These two students seem to enjoy practicing adding with an adding machine. First year typing classes prepare for one of their many speed tests. the aim of which is to get 33 words a minute to pass. Junior Business Classes learn the basic principles in order to better qualify themselves for the business world. 'Q HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT Homemaking provides girls with the opportunities of develop- ing desirable attitudes and of obtaining knowledge and in- formation involved Ain the major areas of home and family living. These areas are: human relationships, child care and training, health and care of the sick, self-improvement, home improvement, provision of food and construction and selection of clothing. 1- Stringing Christmas decorations and Mrs. Thurmond instructs these girls in the art of using a sewing machine. cleaning. Is-4-nu.. 'Xu This bunch is having fun making popcorn balls. I l The homemaking officers and their parents are enjoying a dinner prepared for them by the third year girls. HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL 5. Seated around the chow table are. left to right: Jerry. Rod. Q Hubert, Betty, Monna, and Pa- trlcia. Seen getting in the goody ' line are students and par- ents. Wonder why head dishwashers, Leroy' Jfjff' Patiicia' and Benny and Ronny, give with icy Conrad cut up as they stare clean up. HOMECOMING Football sweethearts and vaptains dating back to 1935 appear on Homecoming program. SOCK HOP ' -Q.. z , . N, h 1 x,' -t 1.-, ,. Taking advantage of the Hop are Ann and Bob. Getting their breaths are Glenna, Dub, Virginia, and Wylie. lla Faye ROQIF Elizabeth 'Norma Flay lfrald and Wallact looked like gen u wine Hill W llllarll Polecat Perkmc aint lone omz Three arent a crowd when Halen llulr and when he Nth chaflm Willem- get t1vg.ether SADIE HAWKINS 3 Nielvm Huett and lNel RolJertQ AQ J are looking for the till Lmda Craig caught her man in the Qhape of Wayne Pearwn O S.. K I .5 ' o'llls OW' 0o.'.s ':: 'g' X lk' I .0 'Og . x 5. ' A s .'l, Ill' UUQH, ' Q P fo 'g i' gi l ' A. UU. ' ' ' 'H n ff I square' hicks. David Wanda Pat Ellen and Nelf are all looking for them revcnoners. Carol Elizabeth Judy Betty Harriet and Pat found the still. Ronny and Mr. Smith sure are Betty and Buddy were really living it up. ,Ivan Kinnaird and Wallace- Mvffurry were chosen Ranvh llay King and Que-vn hy a glftlllll of juflgr-s cmnpn-f'1l of new teach:-rs. Donald. john. J, W., je-rry. llvxe-rl and Wimlc-ll furnish:-al Som? Swell music. 7 RANK Il D U lt vnt xnxx 4 tern .1 lrc llmf 4 e 4 7 ' riviu. iunny. fm- . ' 1 'rvia ' '- 1 closing how aflvr thi-ir uve-rwln-lining pvrfurlmuln-. The Lonv Stranger lRunnyi and big lndian Chief 4Pm-If-I fight while Prunlu ljvrryl watche-s. i Tuhv Duh and Mary wer: the NOICPQ of the l-cl glruup nf fpniiwrf. Tolly and Diane look exvitcd. What's the matter Wayne, camera shy? 11,5 10Vf'Y d0Vf'Y With Devffl and Linda- VALENTINE DANCE Betty and Mr. Baldwin take a whirl. ,tg if 'Ni Everyone seems to be riding on a cloud. Benny and Trisha are dancing under stars and moon. i i V The complete cast of Heaven Can Want dxrected by Bllly Smith appear for curtam call 2 if .3005 V111 etkms xg CUYI111 ene Y-xahef Cc-ne I lg I 00 as Dub Ha!! H t e manage ooks X Ohm W ro 6 r 0 wus Lx!! e5 X of man UI' 3 Urs ass Shawn ms Mat? Connie 0 and Oxe Ist IW4'-ihavf Ja r wh an C ei W CD H109 Ile ai' axe bu! 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Second row: Helen S Casey, .lean Ann Gracey, Willene Lindsey, Ann Johnson, Sherrill Kelly. Backgrmmd: Ruth Ann Blessing. V RUTH ANN BLESSING Drum Major JEAN ANN GRACEY SHERRILL KELLY ANN JOHNSON WILLENE LINDSEY HELEN CASEY Head Majorette X . --il. 5 ..,,NI'f K Q ' l 9 Q my ' '- qiiw ' I 7 'il' ' 'E Q W JERRY MARTIN CARLENE WILLIAMS KENNETH REITMEIER PATTI DANIEL , ORANGE AND 5 , BLACK A 4 FIGHT' PATRICIA MEYER PETE HATTON CHEERLEADERS Meyer Pam Danlel Carlene Wllhams Back row: Pete Hatton, Kenneth Reitmeier, Jerry Martin. Front row: Pat Q f 1 XV QW . . . these students were chosen as our outstanding classmates. .ma X y x f S 'mis ,iam S55 , S fi F R If , ,Ir f , .D 441 v k A A , 4 .iffy 5 A-5'3F3i,.f ' fi, W f in Mil fffzgwesasx 5 -W ff Q1 2 12 . I ww 1- -fi? , EP if M 5? J 25, M1 2 I I ,kffzwzsv ,.:ggv:5?5?3s,, ' rfffwxga. 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IZYRIJ SPORTS these were the games that took our lelsure hours ' efzv ,H ,1 5315 'wif Football Captains LEROY NIKIRK DAVID BURK at if, .av- 4 352' f2lg4g W 1 -isa, A V m,,,A 3 WFMQQ it PA, im , . jf Y 12, hi' V my aivgg . W 'ar W . . f Shown arc Mr. F. T. Pictured standing alone Martin. Mr. E. L. is Johnny L. Nobles, Lows-. and Mr. J. Sand- Birclvillr-'s g rid i r 0 n lin, the three- assistant coach for the past two coaches of thc- Birdville wars. 4 Buffs. 19 SCHEDULE W e 6 lrving 7,,7.,,, 7 flrapevine U 0 Laned ,,,,, 12 l1ecatur M 6 Hillsboro 7 Handley 7 21 Lake Worth inn, 6 Diamond Hill J ii 6 Brewer , 50 Northwest at if i Pictured below are the official A and B teams. linemen and backs, coach, assistant coaches and managers of the 1954 football season. They 20 , 13 1 0 0 38 , 19 0 T 0 0 Managers Billy DeFrie e and Gerald Terrell watched over the football boys in '54 sea on LOUIS ARMENTROUT WAYNE BENNETT DAVID BURK ROD BYRD Sophomore, Squadman No. Senior, Guard, No. 26, 1 year Senior, Guard No. 46, 2 year Junior, Quarterback No. 17. 1 15, Fullback. Ietterman. Ietterman, Co-Captain. year Ietterman. Stubborn Buff line holding Lake Worth's ground gain. LOYD CULWELL Junior, B Team No. 27, Center. HUBERT DOUGLAS MIKE CUMMINGS BOBBY DAVIS WILLIS DAVIS Senior, End, No. 41, 1 year Sophomore, MB Team No. 21, Sophomore, B Team No. 21, Junior. Halfback No. 27, 1 Iettermang 2nd Team, All Back. Tackle. year Ietterman. District. JOHNNIE LEE DAVID MATHIAS WALLACE MCCURRY CARL NREACHERN Sophomore, B Team No. 23, Junior, B Team No. 34, Sophomore, End 'No 22 1 Semor Center No 28 1 year Guard. Center. year letterman. letterman Handley is stopped at the line of scrim- mage as Roberts, Watson, and Neely come in to make the tackle complete. JAMES McE.-XCHERN Junior. B Team No. 33, Guard. LEROY NIKIRK Senior. Fullback. No. 39, 2 year letterman. 2ml Team. All District. JEFF PAYNE Senior, Halfback No. 16, 1 year letterman, 2nd Team. All District. WAYNE PEXRNON GENE PERKINS Senior. Tackle N 3 1 wear SQHIOI' Tackle 'No 40 1 wear letterman. C . aim? it 1- fix JIMMY REEVES JIMMY RICHARDSON NELS ROBERTS BUDDY STOKER Sophomore, Guard. No. 36. Senior, Quart:-rliavk, No, 35, Sr-niur, Guard, No, 42, 2 your Senior, Center. No. 4-1. 4 year B Team 2 yr-ar letterman. letterman. letterrnan. lineman of ilu- year. FLOYD TURNER Junior, Halfback. No. 24. 2 year letterman. Jeff Payne makes a gain against Diamond Hill. BOB WATSON DAVID WATSON HOXII-IR ,-XBEI. JERRY BENNETT Sophomore. End. No. 25. B Senior. Quarterback. No. ll. Junior. Tackle. No, 29. Sophomore. Halfback. No. 47 Team. letlerman. Team. B Team. . +1-'f-. !.!!, ..:.. mf Q 3 -'L JV DAVID BIRD ROBERT JONES BRIAN LAWRENCE SANFORD LAYTON Sophomore, Quarterback, A Junior. End. No . 33. 'Bu Senior, End, No. 30, Letter- Sophomore. End, No la B Tf'3UL Team. man, A Team. Team. BILL LUNDBERG Sophomore. Back, No. 15 B Team. JOHN MASON Senior, Tackle, No, 38, Let- terman, A Team. I x Jeff Payne is brought down by Handley tacklers as he makes needed yardage around left end. Hubert Douglas is shown standing. ROBERT MCKINNEY FOY MITCHELL VIRGIL MOORE Junior, Guard, No. 41, B Sophomore, Halfback, No. 32, Sophomore, Halfback No Team. B',sTeam. B Team. 2315... 1 :ia-AfAi E5R 4 A A ww... 3735132 Q K -argg1:.:.,.,.. W , ,W - ff. A 44 I 1 THOMAS NEELY WAYNE PAUL CLARENCE STEWARD 51-niur. I.:-ft Halflmavk. Nu. Suphmiwrv. Halfbavk. N0.24, Junior, Right Halflmack. No. 2 YV31' l1'll1'rman, A B 'll-am. 25, lvltr-rman. TPZJIII. 1-am. ,xp 4.41 4 fi A-. fm- gt BUDDY STOKER All-District fir-ntvr 1954. Line- nlan of Yvar 2A. 1954. Picture-ti lu-low art' tliv foutlrall fm-r-tlivart. runnvrs-up. and Q-scurls. Top row, lvft to right: LQ-roy Nikirk, David Burk. and Buddy Stokt-r. Svvund row: Patricia Mvyer and Bvtty Tabor. Bottom row: Swvvtlicart Patricia Parr. Q aw K All-S tate RONNX STEVENSON ,ix-uf Donald Davis shouts for two needed points during the Atlanta Slevenggn has 3 hard time finding the basket for the guards game. Basketball Captains RONNY STFIVENSON DON DAVIS a--Q i if f , lv Q, X , W is ff 2' A v ?iZiiiK' yt I i 3l 'V hge .-.4 ' 5 fi! :K ky, N gs EQ 54' r K f if? A .1 'ff .gr M' , . K A'LL vf WE mm ' 52 ,, E x iw if if ,, mv K , 5 Viv 5 Ki' 3 2 x' fu .gen xgww. Ag , lgifa Cr, N E! ig' if if 4 Hx :QQ 4, X, J' 3, 1 G? RONNY STEVENSON FLOYD TURNER BILL LINDSEY Senior. Cvntc-r. No. 19. 3 ye-ar Junior, Guard, No. 21, letter- Sophomore, Forward, No. 14. lr-ttvrman, man. MA TPHIH. Melvin Johnson tries for two points in the Big Spring tilt. .Uanagers BILLY DEFRIESE JIM HELVEY GERALD TERRELL Coaches JOHNNY NOBLES E. L. 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