Blountstown High School - Saber Tooth Yearbook (Blountstown, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1941 volume:

I The Class of 1941 presents . . . THE CALCOHI VOLUME SIX A Yearbook Issued by THE SENIOR CLASS of the BLOUNTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Dedication For the charm, efficiency, and understanding of the problems of the modern youth which have completely won the respect and affection of this student body, we dedicate the sixth volume of the Calcohi to Beth Finlay Corbin. The Calcohi Staff Editor-in-Chief _ . Assistant Editor _ Business Manager Art Editor_______ Snapshot Editor Sports Editor____ _ _ Minnie Hayes . _ Bernice Shuler ____W. L. Bailey ----Billv Faurot Thomas Leonard _ JL'.mes Peacock ■ ALMA MATER Our strong hand can ne'er be broken It can never Die; Far surpassing wealth unspoken Sealed by friendship’s tie. CHORUS Lift the chorus ever onward The Orange and the Black! Hail to thee, our Alma Mater Hail to Calcohi. Memry’s leaflets close shall twine Around our hearts for aye. And waft us back o’er life's broad track To pleasures long gone by. High school life is swiftly passing Soon its days are done But while we live, we’ll cherish Friendships here begun. IliGH SCHOOL ......class rooms . done and undone . HOME OF MANY MEMORIES . . , cheery ’ hellos”.tasks GRAMMAR SCHOOL THE AUDITORIUM center of activities......pep meetings .......assembly........laughing voices......announcements . . . . good news and bad. . . CLUB HOUSE SCENES OF JOLLITY Band rehearsals.....Beer Barrel Polka.........haunting.strains of ’Auld Lang Syne’........Junior —Senior Banquet . . . .v THE FACULTY JAMES A. RAMSEY A. B., U. OF FLORIDA Supervising Principal THE FACULTY Mrs. Beth Finlay Corbin A. B. — F. S. C. W. Mrs. Elizabeth Gainey A. B. — Wesleyan College Harold Bell A. B. — Troy State Teachers L- T- Pendarvis College — Troy, Ala. B. S. A. — U. of Fla. M. A. — Peabody College Mrs. Bessie P. Luttrell Mrs. Audrey C. Berson Ala. State College for Women A. B. — F. S. C. W. THE FACULTY Miss Jessie Mae Ayers Mrs. Lucille Clendenon Fla. State College for Women Fla. State College for Women M rs. Mvrtle Blair Shorter College Silas H. Franklin William Franklin University of Florida William Costello School. N. Y. THE FACULTY Mrs. Ruth Avers Miss Bernie Wood Avinger University of Florida University of Florida Mrs. Lois Musgrove Mrs. Annabelle Taylor Fla. State College for Women Fla. State College for Women THE FACULTY Mrs. Carrie B. Stan Till Fla. State College for Women Mrs. M. O. Williamson L. I. — F. S. C. W. Mrs. Kate Foster Mrs. Clara Jones University of Florida Fin. State College for Women NO PICTURE NO PICTURE Miss Ada Hollny Mrs. Pearl Martin Fla. State College for Women Fla. State College for Women f Senior Class Officers President--------------------------------------Billy Faurot Vice President---------------------------------W. L. Bailey Secretary-Treasurer--------------------------Bernice Shuler Motto: Ad Astra Per Aspera Colors: Blue and Silver Emblem: Cornflower SENIOR CLASS W. L. BAILEY “Like a powder puff—I’m for the women” Foootball ’38—’41; Basketball ’38—’41; Baseball '38—’41; Band; Class Plays ’38—’41; Track Team ’38—’41; Class Officer ’38—’39; '40—’41; F. F. A.; B Club; Business Manager of the Calcohi; Who’s Who 1941. KITTY BARBEE “In statue she is small, but __ There’s no one quite like her at all. . , (tlee Club ’3C—‘37. Class Play ’37. ELIZABETH CLEMENTS “A merry smile that shows a bit of her sunny disposition”. Traneferred from Pineview High School ’40; Basketball ’37— ’40; Class Plays ’37—’39; 4-H Club ’37—’39. JOHN HEARING “Happy is he who keeps out of strife”. Class Plays ’37—’41; Band ’41 ; Glee Club ’41; Minstrel ’41. MYRTLE ANN COOK “A stately maiden and self-possersed”. Transferred from Seminole High School ’40; Class Play ’38; Basketball ’37—’40; Captain ’37; 4-H Club ’37—’40. MARGIE DAVIS ’ ’relty, charming, and awfully nice, The kind of girl you look at twice”. Gieo Club ’37—’41; Basketball ’37—40; Class Play ’38—’39; -lin t el ’40; Operetta ’38; Cheer Leader ’40. SENIOR CLASS MAYO HARDEN ’’Long-, tall, and full of the makings of a man”. Basketball ’38—’41; Track Team ’39—’40; Class Plays '37 ’41; Baseball ’40; Football ’40—’41; F. F. A.: B Club. VERA GLASS ’’Why gentlemen prefer blondes”. Transferred from Altha High School ’40; Glee Club ’37—’41 ; Operettas ’39—’40; Basketball ’38—’40. JAMES LLOYD HOLLEY ‘’Men of few words are the best men after all”. F. F. A. ’38—’41; Secretary of the F. F. A. ’38—’40, MINNIE HAYES ‘’Nature was here so lavish of her store. That she bestowed until she had no more”. Glee Club ’37—’38; Class Play ’37—’40; Class Officer ’37— ’38; Editor-in-chief of the Calcohi; Who’s Who 1941. NORENE PARRISH ‘‘My hair is too dark to make a good angel”. Class Play ’37; Glee Club ’38—’41; Operetta ’33_____ BILLY FAl)ROT “This boy, tall, straight and slim, We all like because its him”. Football ’39—’41; Captain ’40; Basketball ’39—’41; Baseball ’33—’41; Class Play ’37—’41; Track Team ’39—’41; Class Officer ’39—’40; B Club; F. F. A.; Calcohi Staff; Who’s Who 1941. SENIOR CLASS LOUISE WILLIAMS “A list of charms, so gay, so bright, so sweet”. Glee Club ’37—’41; Basketball ’37—’40; Class Play ’37—’41; Operettas ’38—’41; Librarian of Glee Club ’40—’41. RENA WATKINS “Never worries, never will.” Glee Club ’37—’41. Basketball ’37—’41. Class Play ’38—’40. Minstrel ’39—’40. Operetta ’38. Cheer Leader ’40. JOHN LEE HOLLEY “A modest Youth in words and ways, Who justly earns his classmates praise.” Football ’39—’40. Track ’38—’41. Treasurer F.F.A. ’39—’40. President F.F.A. ’40— ’41. Glee Club ’39—’40. MARY LOU TAYLOR “The glass of fashion and the mold of form.” Glee Club ’37—’39. Class Plays ’38—’40. RICHARD PENDARVIS “Why worry? Things will happen anyway.” Football ’40—’41. Basketball ’38—’41. Baseball ’41. Track ’41. Band. Class Play ’38. F.F.A. THOMAS LEONARD “Let the world slide, let the world go, A fig for a care, and a fig for a woe.” Class Play ’3(i. Vice-President F.F.A. ’40—’41. Calcohi Staff. SENIOR CLASS THELMA FORBES “As a maid should be—meek and mild, (ilee Club '37—39. Class Hay 757. Operetta ’39. BERNICE SHULER “It's nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice.” Class Officer ’37—’41. Class Play ’37—’39. Assistant Kditor Calcohi Band. Who’s Who '41. JAMES PEACOCK “There’s a deal of deviltry beneath his mild exterior.” Football ’37—’41. Co-Captain ’41. Baseball ’38—’41. Class Play ’37. Track ’39—’41. Band. Class Oflieer ’37—’41. F.F.A. Who’s Who ’40. Calcohi staff. Who’s Who ’41. GRACE WILLIAMSON “She is sjentle, she is shy, But there’s mischief in her eye.” Ulee Club ’37—’38, Operetta ’38—’39. Class Plays '37—’38. _v_ Junior Class Officers President______ Vice President Secretary ____ Treasurer_____ . _ Charles Parker Christine Bridges . _ Wallace Jones _ Margie Bridges Junior Class Abbye Ayers O. C. Bracewell Christine Bridges Margie Bridges Percy Brown Jim Bil Cobb Annie Ruth Durham Dessie Faircloth Hesta Hand Lillie Joe Holley Wallace Jones Lovie Kent Jane Leonard C. B. Linton Ernest McClellan Jack Paul McClellan Margaret Owens Charles Parker J. M. Parrish Julian Parrish Lucile Parrish Paul Stewart Ethel Stone Mattie Ruth Sumner Louis Tappan J. L. Traylor Vonnie Traylor Sophomore Class Buster Barbee Annie Barfield Ruth Blair Carmen Bracewell James Bracewell Jacqueline Brantley Lionel Bridges Oral Cain Billy Cayson Gerald Cayson Myrtle Clements Weldon Coxwell Betty Davis Dotsie Davis Ellis Davis Shelton Davis Mildred Gilmore Eunice Hand Sara Lydia Harrell Frank Hawkins Betty Hentz TJldine Holley Helen Rose Mann Gene McClellan Martha McClellan Elna O'Bryan Ruth Padgett Dorothy Peacock Jackie Simpson Edna Stewart Mildred Watkins Freshman Class Myrtice Alexander Vida Murl Alford Eliza Ammons J. L. Berry Naomi Berry Wendel Bracewell Joyce Brantley Annie Fay Bridges Ada Grace Brown Audrey Bryant Marcia Cayson Ottis Clark Bernice Fowler Annie Lou Guilford Ottawa Hall Earl Hall Lamar Hill Thelma Johnson Walter Johnson Charles Leonard Trank Luttrell Earl Monk Louise Morris Audrey O’Bryan Earl Parrish Dorothy Peak John Oliver Powell Mildred Shuler Annie Lee Sims Billy Simpson Jeanette Stephens Hazel Stewart Gladys Vann Charles Yon George Earl Young Eighth Grade Carolyn Ayers Johnny Bailey Margaret Bailey Morrell Bailey Jack Reed Bridges Ause Brown, Jr. Lillian Butler Lucille Dawsey Aaron Duke Rudolph Franklin Cecile Holley Donald Holley Henry Knowles 'Lesley Lollie Annette McClellan Mary McClellan Ramona Marshall Rosa Mae Mears Mary Lee 0 Brian Lill Parrish Betty Phillips Nora Mae Rhames Harrell Wood Revell Elnita Segers Hilma Smith Sybil Smith Hilda Sullivan R. 0. Trayler Lorine Traylor Seventh Grade •V. Ruby Aultman Bill Ayers Inez Bamberg Onice Barber Opal Bodiford Marjorie Byers Juanita Cook Alice Cutchins Helen Dulaney James Fowler Margaret Gaskin T7allace Jones Elizabeth Knowles Mary Catherine Miller Mildred O'Bryan .Jdna Peacock Robert Lee Pitts W. A. Pitts Pat Shuler Velita Smith Maggie Stone Libby Teat Tommy Wester Fannie Bell White Earl Whitus Thomas Farrell Seventh Grade Maxine Barfield Betty Branch Garland Bridges oiinnie Mae Burns W. A. Burke S. A. Coxwell Charles Davis Leonard Forbes Doris Gay Trank Guilford Albert Hall Earl Holland Agnes Holley Aline Johnson Dan Leonard Jimmy Luttrell Jimmy McCaskill Alma Revell Louise Stewart Ned Taylor Nina Taylor Eifie Lee Todd Dorothy Traylor Earl Traylor Bernard Wells James Earl Williams Oveda Willis Billy Yon Mrs. Bateman’s Section Miss Durham’s Section Sixth Grade f Fifth Grade Miss Avinger’s Section Mrs. Ayers’ Section Fourth Grade Mrs. Taylor’s Section Mrs. Musgrove’s Section Third Grade Mrs. Williamson’s Section Second Grade Mrs. Jones’ Section � Mrs. Foster’s Section First Grade Mrs. Martin’s Section Miss Holley’s Section In Memoriam I)0! HUME BAILEY February 27, 1927 November 23, 1940 Death loves a shining mark, a signal blow. —Young HAROLD BELL Coach of Athletics Coach Bell. Captain Faurot, Co-Captain Peacock, High Scorer Bailey Blountstown’s Fighting Tigers SQUAD VARSITY It is seldom that a senior class has as many athletes with such distinct personalities as the present group boasts. Five of the class are and have been outstanding in athletics and other related a.tivities for a long time. The time for them to move on into other fields of work is he e but the time to siart remembering the many happy and even a few serious incidents is also at hand. A review of activities in which the present crop of senior boys have participated can do no more than mention a meager few. Billy Faurot is one of those rare personalities which will be hard to replace. He is just “Bill” which is enough said. Always ready to do more than his share, he was admired by his team mates for his willingness to help carry on. Being one of the best gridders to play for the local team in many years, he was dreaded by opposing players and was an excellent vass receiver and defensive player. ‘ ‘ Little but loud ’ ’ appropriately identifies James Peacock. He is one of the live wires of the senior group. Although light in weight, he has held his own against much heavier opponents and was one of the hardest running backs for the Tigers in many seasons. James has been an athlete at heart as he has not been content to stop until the victory was won or the very best effort was made to secure it. Such a person as W. L. Bailey will be hard to replace at Calcohi. This person has been a consistent athlete. He has been aggressive at all times and has always been out to win. Being an all-around good athlete, he is also an unorthodox type player as he does not believe in copying any other person. Being in the right place on the football field to receive a pass, being in the right position on the basketball court to sink a field goal—that is W. L. Bailey. “Mayo the mighty”—This is the popular expression heard about one of Blountstown’s outstanding basketball players. He was in there all the v hiic and was able to get more than Ilk share of center jumps over his opponents. Flaying only one year of varsity football, he gave a good account of himself and will be hard to re ,la:e Another consistent player when needed was Richard Pendarvis. Dick, as known on the campus, has been one to ta'-e things easv until something demanded more and then he was ,lio -3 with the goods. Hs be amc one of tin best shots on the cage team and also a dependable center on the grid team. The time for this group of boys, not only because of their being classmates but also co-workers on the athletic fml'1 fo • Calcohi, is hard. Distinct personalities as they are, they will bo greatly missed on the local campus. “Dub,” who is, according to his own statement, ‘ ‘ dangerous with the women,” and who is ready to break all records possible, will be missed. “Fau-note,” that long and likeable person, dll continue to make others like to be around him but will continue to wonder if people do like him. “Jimmie,” also known as “Abner,” always readv to take a leading part in activities which promises to have fun in them, will continue to be full of life. Ma-o has had a hard time convincing some of the boys that he was not any taller than Billv and could not eat as much. Mayo will remember a certain bed in Chipley if you ask him. Nothing like falling off on the floor though. Richard will be forced to find two others to pit against each other in comparing abilities and achievements (two like Bill ,.nd w. L. for instance). Yes, the hand of fate works in mysterious ways but I am glad it has worked this way. Pleasant memories of ea'h senior boy will always be with me. Association with them has been worth much. Memories and associations will go hand in hand as I hope to follow them in the future but I want to remember them “just as they are.” IlkROLD BELL SPORT SUMMARY Blountstown enjoyed a cuccessful year in sports activities. While records of games won and lost are about even, the lo:al Tigers gave good accounts of the .iselves against strong opposition. T'he football season saw the locals winning three games and losing five. Blountstown opened the season with a 20-J victory over the Midland City, Alabama eleven. Playing hard and with ouly a few substitutes to relieve the regulars, the Tigers lost a 40-7 contest to the big tc� _i of Lav High in Panama City. Playing the second home game, the Tigers won a close 1 1-13 decision over a good Bonifay team. With the visito.s leading by 7-0, Billie Faurote intercepted a pass ou our own three ya a ime r:;d a . (J1 yards to score. Julian Parrish tossed a perfest pass to W. L. Bailey wno scored l amson won a 6-0 game o er the Tigers. The fast Chipley team, won a 38-20 o . ak c or Blountstown. W. L. Bailey scored twice and Bill Faurote made the third score. A game in the mud and rair.— .hat well describes the game here on No -ember First against a favored Cottonwood, Alabama team. Barely missing a se-onu icuhdown just as the half ended, Blountstown came back in a . vi li.rcl qua, ter and s ored rwice to win the game, 19-1 W. i. caught two passes for touchdowns and James lea-i OCK scored the other. ic 'j c:.t game at Marianna, the Bulldogs started fast in the first period and scored three times to go ahead ue L'igc.s settled down, however, and scored twice and were threatening again when the game ended. The rinai sj. j was 31-13. Ending the season in Bonifay, a return contest was played against the “Blue Devils. After leading at the half-time by 14-6, the Tigers received sohie unfortunate breaks and Bonifay scored twice in the second half to win, 19-14. The entire Blountstown squad deserves much credit for their playing against teams boasting of muen me reserve strength. Shifting from the gridiron to the hardwood, the Calcohi athletes settled down and played a good brand of basketball to win 9 games while losing only 7. Games were played against Greensboro, Altha, Port St. Joe, Frink, Grand Ridge, Kinard and Wewahitchka. Bioun'.stown scored a total of 312 1 Gluts against their opponents 298. W. L. Bai emj was high point man for the srp,son as he scored 114 points. Mayo Harden was second with a total of 71 points. The Tri-County Tournament was held at the local gymnasium on February 21-22. Blountstown opened the tournament play by winning a thrilling lb-12 game over Kinard. Frink defeated the Tigers in the second round in a close 19-13 contest. A fine Port St. Joe five captured the tournament by defeating Frink in the finals. Entering the Second District Tournament in Chipley on March 6-7-8, blountstown again played Kinard in the opening game. In a thriller, the Tigers came from behind to win a hard game, 18-15. Playing the fast Frink team in the second rcund the Tigers held the lead at halftime, but fell behind in the sec-o-’ 4 half when Frink came through with a 37-26 win. The Tigers began baseball practice with enthusiasm as a large squad of candidates reported. Playing a total of four games up to time of this writing, the locals have won all games and are still undefeated. Scores and teams played in order thus far are: Tigers 6, Altha 0, here; Tigc s 29, F neads 5, here; Tigers 15, Altha 5, thore; Tigers 12, Graceville 4, there. jack Paul McClellan pitched and won three of he fi st four games while Julian Parrish won the Graceville game. The Calhoun County track and field meet was scheduled to be held at Frink on Friday, April 18. Blountstown won the meet last year and the local fans are pulling for them again. With Coach Harold Bell scheduled to enter another phase of educational work next fall, the Blountstown Tigers will be ready to continue their work for their Alma Mater. f HIGH SCHOOL BAND ACTIVITIES OF THE BAUD Led the parade at the Tobacco Festival in Quincy. Attended the Governor’s Inaugural in Tallahassee. The band plans to attend the Music Festival in DeFuniak Springs. The success of the band warrants the support which the school and the town have given it. Department of Vocational Agriculture BLOUNTSTOWN CHAPTER, FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA CHAPTER OFFICERS ohn Lee Holley, President Thomas Leonard, Vice-President Richard Pendarvis Secretary Silly Faurot Treasurer J. L. Traylor Reporter L. T. Pendarvis Advisor HIGH POINTS IN VEAR S WORK Sent delegates to State Future Farmer Convention in Gainseville. Entered parliamentary procedure team in state contest. Had one week camp on Gulf. Went to oyster-bar. Had fish fry on Chipola river. Sent delegation to Tampa State Fair. Entered Live Stock and hay and meats contests at Tampa. Put on exhibit at Tri-County Fair. Sponsored raising funds for and building school lunch room. MEMBERS C. B. Linton Shelton Davis Paul Stewart W. L. Bailey James Peacock Mayo Harden Louis Tappan J. M. Parrish Gerald Cayson James Lloyd Holley Percy Brown 0. C. Brace well Gene McClellan Glee Club The Blountstown Girl’s Glee Club began their year’s work with an excellent spirit. Having been placed in the first division of their class at the Spring Music Festival in DeFuniak Springs last April. They were sent a handsome plaques, and each girl who participated, was privileged to wear a medal. In December they entertained the Women’s Club with a lovely program of Christmas Carols, beautifully done, and • inning for themselves favorable comments from the club members. They tang at two other club meetings during the year. The outstanding event of the year v as a return engagement of ‘' Hits and Misses” a minstrel which netted the club $50.00, enough money to defray, partly, the expenses of going to the Festival. It was a ‘‘howling” success in manv ways, the theme of it being ratriotic—costumes were the favorite Red and White. liven the interlocutor was a replica of Un le ' am. Drum Majorettes, sailors, and nieces of Uncle Sam danced and sang making the stage a colorful picture. The end men kept the ball of fun rolling in their typical manner. The club is diligently preparing their numbers for this year’s Festival. They hove to come back bringing another victory. For the first time we also have a boy’s Glee Club whose each appearance in public has met with hearty applause. “Miss Calcohi” MINNIE HAYES MOST POPULAR MOST REPRESENTATIVE Dorothy Peacock and Billy Faurot It's a friendly heart—that has plenty of friends. Minnie Hayes and W. Ij. Bailey clever pair in every way They’ll make a great success some day BEST STUDENTS Bernice Shuler and George Young A mind full of knowledge is a mind that never fails MOST BEAUTIFUL Minnie Hayes and Dorothy Peacock Sweet and Lovely” f BEST ATHLETE W. I j. Bailey is an athletic boy— Your hopes in him he'll not destroy. CUTEST Dorothy Peacock and James Peacock Cutest, Clever and attractive too, When you’re with them you’re never blue James Peacock “A man so various” Compliments of Compliments of Neal Lumber and Mfg. Neal Store Company Company COMPLIMENTS OF Bank of Blountstown COMPLIMENTS OF Sherrill Oil Company r SQ f PURITY ICE CREAM CO. W.A. MAY GREEN DOTHAN, ALA. MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS M B LEON DURHAM Railroad STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Company WE APPRECIATE YOUfc PATRONAGE Compliments Compliments TEXACO OIL A.E, CAYSON COMPANY BLAIR AND HAYES Distributor agent for Standard Oil Company J ;r i2 S5 Compliments C.C. Corbin Co. 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