Booker T Washington High School - Cornellian Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

Notes for the 1944 volume:

Page 56 contains an essay written by Martin Luther King Jr at the age of 14.

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1944 volume:

The Cornellian 1944 Sponsored mid Published by the Senior Class li. T. Washington High School. Atlanta. Georgia W P� 8c Two lOSK, Foreword This publication comes to you as an expression of our interest in you and in the memories that you will carry from Washington High School. This book is the handiwork of the members of the class of 1944. All of the activities carried on at Washington High School arc not enumerated in this publication, but you will find a cross-section of many of the things which you will look back upon as happy memories. The few activities shown in this publication arc worthwhile and enjoyable factors in the lives of high school students. In these times, when we are disturbed by the strife of war, when the entire globe is in a state of unrest—when nations arc fighting nations—when others arc dodging bombs dropped by the monsters of the air to destroy the armies of the nations, or cities which have been built by centuries of thought and energy, we arc praying that victory will come to the armies which are fighting that hatred, tyranny and ignorance may be overcome, and that we may have a new civilization based upon the rights of individual personalities which demand the freedom from want, fear, hunger and freedom of worship. May you in your effort realize that in your own development you will have to grow toward that spirit in which you recognize that a man's a man for a that”; that everyone, regardless of race, creed, color, or nationality, has a right to enjoy the freedoms which we all wish for. We present this book, which comes to you as a pleasant reminder of the young people and your teachers who have been your friends and advisors, in the hope that i nfuture years it will be the means of bringing to you much happiness and satisfaction. In this day, when there is a division of labor, every man is called upon to do his individual part of the work. This is an important factor in the program of winning the war or developing your own personality, which will either ruin or destroy the good forces in the world. And while you arc beginning on your division of labor toward your development, may it be toward the development of a true personality based upon truth, love, and a sound mind. That, my friends, will show that you have been on the Assembly Line, working for the freedoms which we all hope arc not far off. Very truly yours, C. N. CoRNfct.L, Principal To Clinton Nathaniel Cornell. Master Technician in the art -of molding the malleable metal of young personalities, we gratefully and respectfully dedicate this simple literary and pictorial effort. Pago Four Page Five —a Progress Chart O Foreword 2 Dedication .. .. 3 Staff 4 Freedom’s Assembly Line 6 FREEDOM’S ASSEMBLY LINE 7 Senior Technical Craftsmen 9 Technical Craftsmen (Faculty) 11 Tool Box 12 Two Decades of Progress 1} Alma Mater —.................... 14 FREEDOM’S WEAPONS 15 Who Are We? 16 Table Before Last—194) 17 Foremen—Senior Class Officers IS Our Department Manager (Sponsor) .....—19 Freedom's Weapons 2Q Awaiting Inspection —.56 From Bolt to Bomber—(Class History) 39 Last Will and Testament ....... „................................41 Seen in the Lubricating Vat (Class Prophecy) . 45 Class Song—Alma Mater! Victory 45 Class Hymn—Heraldcrs of Washington: The Victory Class 46 ON THE CHECKING TABLES 47 A Junior Glances at Seniors 4$ Junior Class Officers 49 Junior Glances 50 Davis Street School 51 Auxiliary—Freedom’s Assembly Line; Junior Technical Craftsmen 52 Unfinished Weapons’ Opinions 53 PERFORMANCE TESTS 5 5 ASST. TECHNICIANS—STUDENT GOVERNMENT 5 6 Sweet Jeeps; Sweet Jeeps and Tanks 57 Bazooka Brigade”—Through the Whole Note 5S Youth Theatre 59 Arts and Crafts 60 Budding Technicians 61 Block Busters’ Review 62 Bulldogs Finish Above .500 Mark 62 Basket Ball and Track 63 The Coaches 64 BOOSTERS AUTOGRAPHS 70 74 Freedom's Assembly Line The urge for freedom with discipline and the ability to appreciate freedom’s pleasures and limitations arc stimulated in the schools of democracy. For many years, an invisible yet very tangible Army-Navy E” has fluttered in the breeze high above our beloved B. T. Washington High School. The E was awarded many years ago by educators who recognized the importance this plant has in Freedom’s Assembly Line. The Army and Navy arc composed of those who love knowledge and fight fear, hate and ignorance so that civilization, as we know it, will not perish. Some of the blockbusters,’’ jeeps, fighter planes, tanks and even trucks used by this Army and Navy have come from our plant. They are not defective products of mass production but the result of hours of careful, loving, skillful, handling by technicians. We sec them daily—going about their battle with life like the true soldiers they arc and laughing at their scars. Three to six years ago, a mess” of loose partly-machined parts came to the B. T. Washington link in the Assembly Line of Freedom. They advanced slowly along the line and each part was machined carefully by expert technicians. Sometimes, the weapons which were taking beautiful form got the kinks out by engaging in athletic contests or performance tests. The blasting victory cry of a blockbuster” is just as much music as the mellow or staccato notes of the bazooka brigade. The soothing, liquid tones of the sweet jeeps made many days pleasant. The assembling, polishing and shaping continued until the weapons were ready to try their skill in life or go to other plants for more precise machining. As the day of departure approaches, they arc jittery and anxious, because they arc trained to such a fine point. They engaged in many performance tests to show their skills and the technicians beamed at their handiwork. The master technician gave his final O. K.” Outside, another war different from the endless war on fear, hate and ignorance is about to end, we hope! 1944 is the year of Victory! The stalwart, young, fit weapons are marching into it! Whether it be the end of the war of fear, hate and ignorance or not. they march as they always have to mingle with the tried and true ones who have left the same assembly line. Their only backward glance is up at the Army-Navy E” awarded for excellence in educational preparation. Their course is set on the paths of prophecy . . . 1954 ... ? A Page Seven m Cornell i Freedom's Assembly Line XS7y 3 Page Eight Page Nine Senior TechnicaI Craftsmen (Heads of Departments) Seated (left to right): Mrs. A. I.. Hendricks, Mrs. L. D. Shivery, Mr. C. N. Cornell, Mrs. P. J. Coggins, Miss S. M. Cunningham. Standing (left to right): Mr. J. Neal Montgomery, Mr. Y. E. Rogers, Mr. S. H. Archer. Mr. R. E. Curcton. Page Ten 'BS Page Eleven m d)T2 ec 11 c£25«taZC5) I e dm u i C, • aft $ wen Cornell, C. N. Jackson, A. L. Mitchell, M. L . .Nelson, Prank M. Akridge, V. H. Allen. T. S. Archer, S. H. Arnold, G. L. Arnold, G. W. Austell, K. Maxey Baker, L. C. Principal Secretary Secretary — Librarian Crafts Mathematics Business Training Home Economics English English Physical Education Barnett, V. E. N. _---------- English Beavers, M. J. Boyd, C. E. Bradley, S. G. Briscoe. M. H. Brown. C. T. Brown, O. B. Burch, B. S. Butler, L. S. .. Caruthers, J. Q. Center, D. L. Chaires, G. M. Chatman, A. H. Coggins. P. J. Crawl, W. F. Cunningham. S. M. Curcton, I.. Y. Cureton, R. E. Davis, S. L. Evans, Elsie Foster Fernandcr, C. E. Gadsden. B. W. Gaines. C. C. Garnett, J. E. Gideons, Charles I.. Golightly, D. P. Green, A. S. Green. Evelyn Green. L. C. Griggs. M. W. Groves. E. M. .......Social Science Mechanical Arc ----- English — Mathematics Biology Typing and Shorthand Social Science Supply Health Home Economics Bookkeeping Home Economics ......... Mathematics French Supply Social Science Chemistry Music Cafe Service Home Economics Physics Mathematics Civics Chemistry' Home Economics Social Science Social Science Cafe Manager Music 1 lull. M. F. Hatcher. A. B. Hendricks. A. I.. Hill. Edna Mac Hines, J. M. Holliday, B. P. Johnson. I. G. Johnson, L. M. Jones, L. T. King. I.. H. Latimer, R. C. Lewis, E. T. Love. C. L. Martin. L. H. Mason, J. F. Middleton. M. L. Modiste, R. C. Montgomery. J. N Moreland. L. M. Neal. X. L. Powell, H. S. Prather. |. F. B. Redd. O. S. Reese, R. J. Reeves. L. V. Robinson, E. R. Rogers. Y. E. Stretchings, E. H. Scruggs. W. H. Shivery, L. D. Smith, M. M. Smith. N. S. Smith. V. W. Stafford, B. R. Starling, E. A. Sullivan. F. W. Taylor, V. G-Thomas, W. D. Thomas. Z. A. Thorpe. D. S. Wolfe. I. M- English Home Economics Mathematics Biology and Gen. Sci. Home Economics ... . Chemistry Home Economics Business Training English Social Science English Mathematics Social Science Mathematics Physical Education Health English Science Home Nursing Chemistry Auto Mechanics Civics Physical Education Home Economics Home Economics Latin Wood Work Home Economics Biology English Home Economics . . Latin Home Economics Art Band Music Mathematics English Business Training Health Zoology Industrial Arts Page Twelve -r-r T -1 I “T £ i1 v i i «r § CoY2 el 1 I layy I ool Box Mr. C N. Glider” Cornell . . Lee me ,hink it over.” please 1 rU° Up t0 lkc f°urtk °°r and take this message. Mrs. V. M. Akridge . . . Freedom of what?” Miss G. V. Arnold . . - Now, Ice’s get down to business.” Coach L C. Baker . . . P raps as far as you arc concerned . . .” Mr. M. J. Papa Beavers ... I like that.” . lrs. O. B. Brown . . P'ck UP the paper please! My room must be kept clean. «cLLCaJ! • c rc's a little boy down the street who will.” • r h. Shh. Be quiet! . 'Good afternoon, girls.” As soon as I call the roll, we have a great proposition to Miss S. G. Bradley . . Mr. J. Q. Caruthers Mrs. P. J. Coggins . Mr. V. F. Crawl . . tackle.” ones Miss S. M. Cunningham . . . Wrong stcp! . . . Tur„ 3rounJ 3nd go „p thc right Mr' r',E'.� rf ' ••.■nWC 11 T’, 0 '11 have o be more specific. Mr. S. L. Whistling Davis . . . All right, girls '• ' Mrs. Elsie Foster Evans . . . If you j0n. ... ®. . , , . , . v _ r-u i ..y- ■ • “• . ont ,lkc � t do the next best thing. Mr. Charles Cubic Centimeter Gaines i i . ,, m1;: Jc l A ,,vc' v, r L., ' C°?k ' ’ ‘ hfi Chief! How’s your mother? Fine, Fine! Mr D P r p0') Vi ”r-P °n U ‘ngt 1 send you home for good.” v P G°I,guUlV ’ 0ur cigarettes, l y.” Miss E M ITU nC S You a °W| n Studicd 'h r work last night?” MU I ( Ln ‘ I f11 fic-but mentally unbalanced.” V ,L‘ ±rn • � vJ identical thing.” Clt, cnsll,P ,s what counts with me.” ros°o why everyone shouldn’t make an ’A’.” ..c ' 0n la hing. I wouldn’t pass you to save your life. See me twenry Ar,., aftCr hooh” ' .J, . r,« t- 'ut y0Ur mouths up.” rhisis wartime you know.” T '°U.r trouhlc. You leave your minds at home. • Hey, Sugar. How’s your mother?” ° right back where you came from.’ Miss L. T. Jones Mr. L. H. King . . . Miss R. C. Latimer . . Mr. E. T. Lewis - . • Mr. L. H. Martin . . Miss J. F. Mason . . Mrs. M. L. Middleton Mrs. R. C. Modiste . Miss I. G. Johnson . i, • ) vu v. iiiit: i i if111 Mr. j. N. Montgomery . . . Lai, summer, whcn | „as in Nev York Dr. X. L. Neal . • • Mrs. L. M. Moreland Mr. H. S. Powell . . Mr. J. B. Prather . . Mrs. A. Hatcher . . Miss L. C. Reeves . Mrs. I.. I). Shivery . Mr. B. S. Burch . . . Mr. F. W. Sullivan . Mrs. V. G. Taylor . . Miss Z. A. Thomas . away. w •_ 1 was m i cw lorn . . . I unt! touch tile girls, then you touch them.’ ’ ;.n lNow takc Slass of soda water.” • Boy, g,t out of that car.” ’., Gu up an 8't out.” . Stop dat gigglin’. . You can take that or go home.” ’. ’ , nun ' scc w at I mean? Raise your hand.’ -VC iS “ rrk in hcrc ® R« mark.” ’ °fk’ ork! There is no rest until June 2nd.’ . I don t see what you come to school for.” . . It doesn’t matter with mc a’tall.” Mr. I . (Osmosis) Thorpe . . . Ladies and gentlemen: Put all your paraphernalia Compiled by Doi.okhs Roiuxson an l Ci i Fowl i.i Page Thirteen Two Decades of Progress Booker T. Washington High School is twenty years old this year. Three members of the original faculty which was a pillar of strength in establishing the first public high school for Negroes in Atlanta reminiscence about the good old days”: To those teachers who have made up the 'assembly line’ at Booker T. Washington High School since 1924, the date 1944 I am sure startles them. For, in their imagination, there appears before their eyes this sign: 'Two Decades of Progress.’ Evidently, these teachers have not depended upon the ‘trial and error’ methods of teaching. In these years, their many experiences have taught them to study, analyze, invite suggestions and offer recommendations in dealing with their unusual problems.” —Susie M. Cunningham September 5, 1924 was a great day for the youth of Atlanta. It was on this day that the Booker T. Washington High School, destined to be the largest of its kind, opened its doors. As this was the first public high school in Atlanta for the education of Negroes, hundreds witnessed the opening. Many of them were grown men and women far past the ages for students in high school, but previous to this time, they had had no opportunity to obtain an education above the eighth grade (except in private institutions and they were eager and anxious to attend a high school). So great was the crowd and rush that day that (I am told) many fainted in the struggle to get registered. Since there was such a great need for a public high school in the city, no effort was made to bar anyone who wished to attend. . . . Soon the building was overflowing and relief was sought by erecting a few frame buildings or portables’ in the back yard. Naturally such a crowd of people of all ages and types coming together created a problem of discipline. An interesting incident illustrating the ability of the instructors to rise to any occasion presents itself here. . . . The school was quite young, and a very learned professor, though quite short of stature, was 'holding down’ a room overcrowded with youngsters. They were so mischievous that the instructor couldn’t take any more. So he removed his coat, grabbed one of the boys and began to administer a whipping when the door opened and the Assistant Superintendent of Atlanta Schools walked in. The professor explained—unabashed—that he could not teach and maintain discipline too; so he was keeping discipline. Our cafeteria is a portable building; yet as primitive days of B.T.W.H.S. knew no lunch room or cafeteria, provisions for eating had to be made otherwise. So, on nice sunshiny days, the food was placed on long tables in the back yard with a teacher and a group of students in charge of the selling. On rainy days, the children enjoyed indoor recess after their fourth hour classes and food was carted around from room to room in huge boxes. Our first principal, Prof. C. I- Harper, was the heart of the school. He was a practical visionary and was noted for promoting various activities. The presentation of an outstanding artist each year was one of his most highly praised projects. Some of the best artists of the race including Marian Anderson, Lillian Evanti, Abbi Mitchell. Etta Motcn and The Southcrnaires have been presented. The second most outstanding project was the annual Honor Trip to places of interest such as Chicago and New York. Students who maintained an average of ‘B‘ and above could make the trip. A book describing the life of the institution could be written. A few paragraphs can treat highlights only. Washington I ligh School has always advanced forward and is continuing to move on.” —Rosa C. I.aiimir 3 Page Fourteen Twenty years! Twenty years! Yes, but it seems as yesterday when Hayes, Childs, Peters, Buchanan, Saxton and Owens started weaving the strong sinews of Washington High School. The School has a personality that is of the essence of the souls of those who served in it. . . . When I think of Charles Bonner, Julia Stanfield, Charles Gaines, Almcta Hill and many more who were students here and the contributions which they are making it is imperative that I deal in personalities. Two decades ago, we came upon these grounds, a strong and stalwart band. Many years have passed since then and many of them have passed beyond the IVY WALL. Mrs. Peters was a cultured, gentle woman, as fragrant in personality as a lily and her gracious greeting is remembered by all. She was the first head of the Home Economics Department. Mrs. Hayes, a lovely character, gave us the model home where our girls practiced domestic arts. She was a devout Christian and her motto was 'Carry your Sunday School lessons along with your secular work.’ Mr. Saxton, a minister of the gospel, a scholar of the classic type, appreciated gardening and taught his boys to share this love of the soil. We remember his growing plants in the school room as he lectured. Many of our gardens were started from plants given to us by him. . . . Mr. Childs was a unique personality. His benigan smile showed the joy of seeing beauty in nature. He first beautified our campus and one of the finest rose beds anywhere was on the site of our cafeteria. The annual rose shows instituted by him were classic. His interest in biology was such that many students were inspired to bring their own animal and plant specimens. . . . Miss Buchanan, exact, scientific, conscientious, bore a tender heart concealed beneath a calm exterior. Few knew how many pupils received financial aid from her or how physical pain was endured while lingering after school to ground boys and girls firmly in mathematics. Requirements had to be fulfilled; there was no getting by! 'Mr. Owens came as a young man, worked for a brief spell and passed, all too soon. His quiet reserve would melt the most frigid and bitter. Twenty years! Don’t you remember, Atlanta, the magnificent fashion revues staged by Miss Lucy Reeves at the City Auditorium?—the big active Hi-Y Clubs sponsored by Mr. Cornell?—the monument and stadium drives seen to successful conclusions by Mr. Harper?—the research spirit in chemistry shown by Mr. Holliday? We have come a long way since the 'Washingtonian was founded and essay writing grew from a small to a large, varied program. From bare walls, no books, pianos, or full-time music teachers grew 'Washington! O Washington!’ My own contributions were made here, and I am proud to say that I think that I made some. Recognition has borne that out. . .. Twenty more years? We have produced noble men and women who arc making contributions everywhere as far as land and sea extend . . . they will carry on. —Mrs. I.. D. Shivery Alma Washington! O Washington! Thy name shall be our guide, For learning, fame, renown and gain, Our gratitude abides. As long as God’s eternal love Shall hold their portals wide, l or God and man in every land. We’ll live for Washington. Washington! O Washington! Thy name shall never die; Our hearts are thine, thy fame shall shine, O’er earth and sea ansi sky. Thy halls shall echo memories. Thy precepts reign sublime; Where’er we roam, where’er our home, We’ll live for Washington. Dear Alma Mater keep our hearts In dear old Washington, band of loving schoolmates, we Will live for Washington. Mater “Vincit que sc vincit,” The lesson thou hast taught; We trust the future may perfect, The work thy hands have wrought. Washington! O Washington! March on to victory. For honor bright ‘gainst wrong for right, Spread learning everywhere; Truth Purity, thy white and blue. With banner held unfurled; Great deeds we’ll dare; Do each his share. We’ll die for Washington. CHORUS Washington! O Washington! Thy name shall be our guide; lor God and man in every land, We’ll live for Washington. Words by Mrs. I.. D. Shivery Music by Graham W. Jackson Freedom s i f 'eapons IF ho Are IFief Wc arc what makes America tick. We are what American men and women are dying for on the battlefronts. Wc arc the hope of tomorrow . . . Who arc wc? Wc Arc Young America!! It is for us that Uncle Sam rations his foods—that wc might have plenty. It is for us that our nation has risen to arms against tyranny and injustice, not for our parents' or grandparents' sake, for they have lived or are dead and gone; but for Young America, so that we might never have to live again through the horrors of war. Wc are very definite strong weapons rolling off Freedom’s Assembly Line. We, as graduates of high school, have been forged, tempered and shaped and polished on the line. Education, Knowledge, Truth arc our secret weapons. Wc arc now fully armed to fight side by side with our brothers and sisters on the war and homefronts. We will fight a winning battle with the guns wc carry. The zero hour has come with the sounding of the graduation march. We go forward to receive our diplomas as the signal for attack is given. Wc must use all our skills to fight this battle, for the enemy is cunning and will not be caught napping. Who arc wc? . . . Wc arc Young America and have risen to cast our lot with all the Love and Brotherhood in the world. Wc will win this battle for Right, and when the din and noise of strife is o’er, who then shall dare say that Youth has been negligent of its duty? Rebecca Marie Jackson, President, Senior Class, '44 Page Seventeen Table Bef ore I .as —19-13 Then: We needed just a little more paint sprayed on—, a few more bolts inserted and tightened—a little ambition-tuning. This is how we looked. Now: We can look anti see, in retrospect, how unfinished we were then. We could not predict how much polishing we would get on the finishing table. . . . We received a lot that should stand the tests of’ use. Page Eighteen Foreman—Senior Class Officers Seated (left to right): Rebecca Jackson, Marion Smith, Nathaniel Clements. Ruth Bullock. Ernestine Yates. Standing (left to right): Talmadgc Murray, Agustus Hogan. Cleo Powell. John Traylor. T T T ▼T i i n1 Our Department Manager—{ Sponsor} Two hundred thirty (230) pounds of integrity, wisdom, good humor, physics, sincerity, diligence, Big Brother,” equity, .tnd Sinatra ( The Voice”) is our department manager, Mr. Charles Clement Gaines. A finished product of our own plant, he is indeed one of us. His laboratory and oflicc have become a sanctuary for many students seeking a refuge from the trials and what-nots” of education. We have carried problems and worries from, What do you think I ought to be?” to Why does the armature of an electric motor rotate continuously? to him and have always found an answer or helping hand when Mr. Gaines turned from philosopher to teacher and vice versa. He has expounded thoroughly on the theories and laws of Newton, Boyle, Gay-Lussac, principles of motion and force, and everything that has anything to do with physics, including carrying us all through the metric system and back again—picking to pieces the grams and cubic centimeters. We take his word for it and say, He ought to know, 'cause he’s a 'c.c. too. Page Twenty 12- H-J We have been the materials that the teachers have used to build strong defenses for our race. Whether we’ve been molded for teachers, doctors, lawyers or nurses, depends upon the personality and materials we brought them. A piece of tin in a defense plant has to pass through the hands of many before it reaches the hands of the inspector (Master Technician); then it undergoes another examination which is final. But if someone down the line has failed to check the tin properly, it will have to go back and be checked correctly. So like the tin we have been through the hands of many—undergoing examinations. Now we are on our way to the Master Technician for our final examination. Our records will be looked over and checked. If someone down the line has made an error, we will have to go back and Ik checked in order to pass the final examination. ■■ Page Twenty-one ej-U; ■ '■ Ce Y2veIIz tVe Are:---------- Peggy Arnold .. Zeke Ass’t Secretary of 12H-I Marian Baker . Bake Treasurer of I2H-1 Jacquelyn Burley .lack” .Glee Club Member Lula Cameron Mealy Mouth Chairman of Sick Committee, 12H-1 Rial Cash Lank” .Chairman of Decoration Comm., 12H-1 Carrie Canty Tippy” On Sick Committee. I2H-1 W'illcne Cody . _____ Bo Hip On Devotion Committee, 12H-1 Evelyn Evans Cherry On Entertainment Committee. 12H-1 Jimmie Mae Franklin Tips On Devotion Committee, 1211-1 Ella Mac Gaines Duckio Secretary; Member Girls’ Chorus Addic Hartsfield Kitty Co-Chairman of Courtesy Committee Member Glee Club Iona Hill .. Yarma” .JRed Cross Representative Bernice Hill . Hippo” On Decoration Committee. 12H-1 Johnnyc Howell Slumber On Sick Committcecj I2H-1 Geraldine Howell Gerald” On Sick Committee, I2H-1 Barbara Hughes . . . . Bobbie” Co-Chairman of Sick Committee Member of Glee Club Jerome Hutchins “Hutch” _On Decoration Committee, 12H-I Athlete Carrinell Flannagan Kitten On Courtesy Committee Gussic Glanton . Gusco .... On Courtesy Committee Member Glee Club Lewis Fisher .......... Bruce . . President. I2H-1 Member Glee Club Helen James Snookum Reporter; On Decoration Committee Annie Jolly _ Jelly On Courtesy Committee Member Glee Club Constance Moreland Connie On Social Committee Member Glee Club Willie Perry .....’Billie” On Decoration Committee, I2H-I Lois Peck ............. Bo Peep” Ass’t Reporter; Co-Chairman Entertainment Committee Garfield Pickens “Duck .Co-Chairman Decoration Committee Elaine Pace ..... Baby Doll” . Chairman Entertainment Committee Corine Shepherd Dark Eyes .Chairman Program Committee, 12H-1 Bennie Truitt.......... B. J.” On Decoration Committee Willie Belle Turner Ding Dong On Courtesy Committee Member Glee Club Thelma Wade Red” On Sick Committee Miriam Walton Meat Ball” Business Manager. 12H-1 Member Glee Club Salonia Webb Pig Chairman of Courtesy Committee Odessa White Sugar Babe” .On Devotion Committee Anne Wright Tiny Chairman Courtesy Committee Ernestine Yates Stinkie” On Social Committee; Member Glee Club Eloise Yorkc — Piggic Vice President, I2H-1 Eula Williams Dreamy” On Program Committee Sidney Harris Sid On Decoration Committee, 12H-1 Mrs. Hendricks, our beloved Special Technician, gives us this encouraging farewell; Anything one really wants he can have if he hammers long enough on the doors behind which it is guarded.” —Hi: 11 n Bur nick Jam is. Reporter Page Twenty-two H H M n “1 V 1 1 1 l ■i 1 ! 3 dio. (Zr el 11 12 H-2 Six years ago a group of very young girls and boys joined the steady stream of war workers bound for the Big Munitions Plant—Washington High School. There were so many of us that we were divided. Some couldn’t stand the slow but sure movement of the wheels of the plant and had to retire, others contracted eases of absenteeism. After our first three years, the train of workers slowed down to take on passengers from another plant, David T. Howard. Naturally, at first this new group seemed to crowd the plant a little, but after a while we found that they had ideas that would make the work more interesting and pleasant; so they were accepted as a part of our happy family. Finally we reached our destination. The passengers gathered their lunch boxes and made for the camping grounds. As scrap, we entered the plant, ready to be cast into the melting pot and molded into defense weapons. At present our Master Technician is Mr. Cornell—our Special Technical Craftsman, Mrs. Shivery. Some of our workers have been called to higher levels of service and are serving our country on a greater Assembly I.ine. We arc going to make all our Technical Craftsmen proud of us. Whatever we do we'll do successfully for the better. We’ve been welded and riveted together and should be useful machines with souls. I he whole is assembled, painted and ready for service. We have reached the point of embarkation, and the zero hour is near. Our workmanship is ready for the final test. I I I I I ■ V ■ ‘7 VVr Page Twenty-three Our roster consists of: Mignon Minnie” Lewis Mattie Boots Hardin Georgia Peanut” Rushin Ella Pukic” McClendon Marguerite Gccchic” Osborne Nellie Bubbles” Smith Martha 1'uddy Duddy” Morse Myrtis Myrl” Benton Horace Fat Head Hudson Ludie Sweet Papa” Smith Helen Punch” Johnson Jacqueline Bashful Bowden Annie Skinny Stuff” Cook Bertha Chicken Bones” Mahone Lula Doll Dooley” Lyman Willie Princess” Towers Archie Red” Hambrick Nathaniel Baboo Lindsay Marian Monkey Face Ktmbro Mildred Nucky” Worthy Madolyn Mat” Sims Elizabeth Dittie” Russell Nellie Goo Goo” Wilson Leola Chink” Simmons Thelma Shortic” Brooks Rebecca Becky” Jackson K. C. Dead Eye” Marks Robert Papa Tree Top” Swain Dannie Dimples Banks Edna Kat” Harrison Geraldine Jane” Jones Archie Baby” Thornton Nancy Dumb-bell” Warren Lois U.S.O.” Wells Bertha Zombie Quartcrman Now that our first job is finished, we arc to receive our E award. This is not the end of the Line, for there is still other material to be molded and finished in the Big Munitions Plant. And, the Line will continue to move forward, assembling, and preparing weapons for Victory. Neluk Wilson, Class Reporter Page Twenty-four Ui 0Y2veL 11 CU K, i -J The class of 12 H-3 has been like a Liberty ship. We have come through every phase of assembling. From the various departments we have secured individual attention until we are a finished ship ready for launching. Our Technical Craftsman has been Miss I,. C. Reeves and our most efficient svorker, the president of our class, Borah Walton. Our ship is complete in every manner and precise in every detail. We have gone our first test run and svere victorious. Now we arc entering a perilous and field of operation in which we will encounter greater obstacles under- broader FT FT j SSQSS' £ I Cartel 1 t 4 5t Our Roster Consists of Names Ambrose, Edythc Ernestine Nicknames Ambrosia” Noted For Big 50” Saf” Johnson, Elsie Mae Sweet voice King, Marie Antionettc ____________ Dark Eyes”.............. Batting eyes Latimer, Mary Elizabeth ______________ ”96 Ounces _.......Talking like White I 1 in I Antina ’I nisri' 1 r m a J. Chef” Mac” Respress, Willie Mac Smith, Marie Ross Smith, Naomi Monya Scott, Bcssyc Louise Shields, Emily Juanita .. Peaches” Strickland, Rubyc Louise . Glamour Gal” Turner, Charlotte F.lease Shirley” Tarver. Bertha Arlene Birdie” Powell, Clco Clayton Accent on words Webb. Joseph Vitamin Flinthcart’ ” Ability to act Victory will depend upon the “survival of the fittest. We have the goods that will enable us to become the survivors. As we slide down the ways we shall be prepared to meet and conquer all obstacles knowing that our Liberty ship will have helped pave the way for a brighter tomorrow. —Naomi Smiih Page Twenty-six 12 H-4 Division 4 of the 12H section of the Big Munitions Plant, under the supervision of its honorable Technical Craftsman, Mr. C. C. Gaines, has cooperated wholeheartedly in keeping the Assembly Line moving. During the course of the year we have lost iwo members to the armed branch of the l ine, namely: John Arnold, who volunteered for the Navy, and James Broughton who was drafted into the Army. Page Twenty-seven 1 1 � ' i t -r ffi, oytvQL 11 cxyy U e Are:— Juanita Nita” Jones John Ell Red Butler Jacqueline ''Babe” Lewis Julia “Teenic” Thomas Addic Moody” Clements Sylvia Baldy” Baldwin Rubve Nellc “Hank” Harpe Freda “Smitty” Smith Dorothy Bambi” Nash Jack Scat” Adams Charles Waldo” Cox John Long John” Traylor Tatmadgc Tally” Murray Eloise Hop” Frazier Mary Low” Bryant Wilson Sweet Little Wilson” Bostic Herman Big Shot” Glass Eloise Pony” Hood Colleen Fatty” Broadnax Ruby Top” Stinson Dorothy Tinker Bell Josie Jodie” Johnson Onslow Phil” Burns Alphonse Cope” Copeland Thelma Rep” Swanson Dorothy Lil Babe” Smith Marietta Baby Pooic Emma Snip” Sharpe Lucy Mop Broom Chester C. J.” Paige Oscar Little Man Davenport Audrey Butch Sawyer Jack Play-Boy” Bell Emma Kate Kay” Boswell Marian Louise The Dreamer” Smith Thelma Shag” Armstrong We are very proud to be a part of the Senior Division organized for work and pleasure. We are participating in many extra-curricular activities of the plant as Girls’ Chorus, Girls’ Patrol, Youth Theater, and Band. Some of the senior officers arc members of this class. The Assistant Foreman of the plant is also a member of this class. We are very proud of our achievements and shall continue to achieve. John Traylor, President Thelma Swanson, Reporter 12 H-J Though once wc were pieces of uncut material, we now have been ground into shapes of various descriptions. By the skill of our Technical Craftsman, Mr. R. E. Cureton. we have made many steps toward the end of the assembly line of freedom. All have been molded in the direction of his or her interests by the skill of our many well trained Special Technicians We realize the value of careful and long training that wc have been through, because some of us arc looking forward to joining other staffs of Technicians. mM Page Twenty-nine Our Group is:— Emily Doll Baby Allen, Reporter of Class 12 H-5 Delores Delocs Robinson, President of Class 12 H-5, Chairman Gift Committee, Senior Class Member Student Government Cabinet Elizabeth Liz” Reed, Member of Glee Club Jacqueline Tot” Thompson, Business Manager Class 12 H-5 Evelyn F. V. Green. Secretary of Class 12 H-5 Louise Sugar Pie Calloway Odessa Tootie Cook Elnora Boxing Carter Vcrnoda Big Sis Black Jean Grinning” Camp Helen Aunty” Berry Katherine Little Bit Carr Agnes Shorty Travis Jessie Sweet Pea” Crawford Christine Chris Fowler Lois Sis Grillin Mabel Cutie” Harrell Sallic Funny Girl” Jackson Tessie Little Babe” Knox Dorothy Little Cheese” Lcftwich Charlie M. Quiet Norris, Treasurer of Class 12 H-5 Dorothy Dee Nixon Evelyn Baby Duniplin” Strozicr Rosa Lee True Can” Stinson Zeno via Baby Connie Stafford, Hobby. Drawing Elsie Tuck Tucker Doris Dot” Wall Dewitt Snake” Babcock Charles Bad Boy Derricotte Irving Hutie” Harris Walter Stubby” Stublefield. Louis Sly Boy Johnson Robert Smart Boy” I.ovett, Hobby, Singing Lewis Stretch” Stretchings Editor-in-Chicf of Washingtonian” Theodore The Joker” Wyatt, Hobby, Blowing some instrument Mary Ballinger, Hobby, Chewing gum Our Technicians, by their wisdom, shape the pieces of youthful uncut material into doctors, radio technicians, ministers, and many other shapes which prove to be the answer to our efforts in the fight for freedom. Dii oki'S Robinson, President F.mii.y Aiii n, Reporter I2-H-6 Wc have been assembled like ships of steel, tampered with like telephones, burred with precision, handled with care, and—above all—groomed with pride. Realizing the importance of correctness, our Technical Craftsmen have thus far advanced us. Many tests, hard and grim, we have passed through, and yet as we grow nearer and nearer our final test on this freedom line of clear-cut lives, we look ahead with anticipation toward our final judgment. Though once rugged and unfinished and with a thousand machines to pass through, we have stood the test thus far. When the last machine has passed and our Master Technician gives the O. K.,” some will join other assembly lines of freedom while others will feel that their polishing is completed. We pause with respect and admiration for our Technical Craftsman, Mr. Neal Montgomery, a swell fellow.” ?agc Thirty-one Our Group Consists Of: Eula Mac Beanie” George Bessie Lois “Red” Yates Cornel! Connie Hollis Willie L. “Secretary Lofton, President of 12 H-6 Annie Treena Burney, Reporter of 12 H-6 Juanita “Nchi Davis Willie Mae Bill Milica Rhoda Smiley” Wynn Helen Dead Eye” Biggs Lennic Len Harrison Katherine Ludic” Hearn Mary Du Point” Gaston Pauline Nig Douglas Mable Sue” Mitchell Martha Boy” Lawcrcncc Ola Ruth Booisy Lovett Dorothy Snooky” Hood Treasurer of 12 H-6 Olivia Blue Sock” McCoy Annie Mae Grumpy” Sims Lucille Patty” Lamar Eunice Bug” Lunceford Alice Nicks Hurley Dennis Jive Becton: President of the Glee Club and a member of the Dramatic Club. Hobby: Airplanes—any kind. „v Morris Cork” Bonds: A very intelligent student, quiet and active, trying to achieve something for his class. Nathaniel Shorty” Clements: Vice President of the section, a member of the Dramatic Club, Business Manager of the Glee Club, and Attorney-General of the Student Government. Henry Don” Gates: An active member of his class, industrious and a good fellow. Full of force and fury, jiving and having a good time. With Knowledge and Wisdom, freedom shall be ours. A Page Thirty-two 3 3 II 12- H-y rhe members of 1?- H-7 have been the men behind the men behind the guns.” Yc consider ourselves the supporters of the assembly lines in the plant and so have been indirectly an integral part of it. We have diligently bought war bonds to keep the lines rolling. Blood donated by our members have kept the men behind the gUm. Our Victory Gardens are increasing the strength of a food reserve which is enabling the plant workers to keep on the job. PUk Page Thirty-three Do You IF ant to Peep at Us? Maude Tuttcr Henderson—member of Washingtonian” staff, cheerleader, member of dramatic cluh. Edith E-waw” Hamm—Secretary of class, member of Girls’ Chorus. Dollie Baby Sister” Grimes Lcthia Browncycs” Robinson—Class reporter. Ruth Brighteyes” Thomas—President of Class 12 H-7. Robbie Peanut” Phillips—Business manager of Class 12 H-7 and member of Girls’ Chorus. Elwood Mutt” Sellers—Treasurer of Class 12 H-7. Ernestine Tina” Lowe Catherine Baby Mac” Baker Alma Bozo” Grier Neverda Sleepy” English—member of Science Club (Lc Ccrclc Scicntiac). Gwendolyn Caldwell—member of Glee Club and Asst. Secretary of Class 12 H-7. William Deadeye” Lakes—Captain of basketball team. Juanita Nita” Wyche Robert Professor” Dobbs Agnes Lupoc Ulysses Flash” Worthy Inez Puddin Head” Hill Robert Bob” Brown Ella Mac Baby Jones George Mac” McLarin Jesse Lovelace Clarence Pete” Lewis Willie Ruth Toni” Sheppard Charlie Fireball” White—Football, basketball and track star. Eloisc Pep” Hill Carlton Lloyd Sarah Encyclopedia” Gay— Washingtonian” staff member and member of Gin-Chorus. Eddie Adams Collette Lcttic Drake Cora Calloway F.lnora Burley Jeannette Holcomb Emogene Stephens—Vice President of class. Willie Fac Harris Idcll Dunn Lillian Peeks Johnnie Ellington Blanche Boggus Betty Anderson All our efforts to keep the assembly line rolling 3re also going to that time when there will be no need for assembly lines for munitions. That day, when war is prone, we can honestly look back and say, We have shared in the liberation of all who hope for freedom.” —Letiiia Robinson Page Thirty-four 12 H-8 The class of 12 H-8 has been on the clothing section of the assembly line. We have been like the garments we have made. We have been the blueprints and task sheets. A seam and stitch here and there have been knowledge here and skill there. Page Thirty-five Our Class Members Arc:—■ Harvey Lee Slowie” Johnson Mildred Teeny Palitiore Marian Chatter Box Greene Lois Noisy Wiley Mary M. Girlie” Morgan Mabelyn Bootsic” Brown Nona Boogie Woogic” Strong Gertrude Wallet Girl” Green Ethel Casper” Hurst Tommie Cinderella” Butler Mildred Tom-Boy McFarland Helen Big Girl” Johnson Janie Pimp Story Lucy Weary White Sophronia Pine-Top” Carter Kula Fat-Stuff” Sanders Eugenia Wild Bill Murphy Thelma Prevaricator” Cofield Mildred Shortic” Campbell Evelyn Drip” Washington Lena String Bean Daniel Doris Dot” Bridges Bessie Gabriel Heater Wright Mamie Lazy Bone” Green Ola Olive Oil” Moody Clarice Peaches” Albritton Dorothy Frisky” Taylor Ruth Rufus” Bullock Gcrcme Easy Stegall Wc have pressed, hemmed, and fitted finished garments. So our lives have been like the garments. Now we are finished and ready for a world into which wc will fit ourselves according to our abilities and liabilities. ■—Mary Morgan Page Thirty-six die. Gr el11 Awaiting Inspection 12 L 1 We have seen three hundred sixty-two finished products roll off the production lines. We have seen the Technicians'’ who have helped mold and hammer them into their final state. It is with the hope that we too, will roll off the lines as complete as these three hundred sixty-two that we continue to work diligently overtime. President Herman Lomax Secretary Mae Ocic Lemon Treasurer Mr. M. J. Beavers Business Manager Clyde Roby Reporter Georgia Slater Page Thirty-Seven Awaiting Inspection 12 L-2 Wc are working overtime to live up to the E of excellence which the veteran workers have brought to our plant. Day and night wc arc struggling over educational blueprints in order to get ready for a mightier blueprint, one which clearly outlines the four freedoms. With knowledge and skill and a goal made by inducted workers we will take our places at the top and continue to let our E” fly undauntedly over this educational plant. Edwin Mosley President Louise O’Kelley Secretary Willie Mac Hudson Treasurer Mablc Gartrell Reporter A Page Thirty-eight r'T I i f n1 - ! A waiting I aspect ion 12 L-) As undergraduate weapons of this mighty freedom’s plant, we wish to those who arc in the completion stage of polishing success in the jobs that they have been cut, sharpened, and ground for. Our Class Officers arc: President Alfred A. Davenport Secretary ... Irene Vason Reporter Winifred Early From Bolt to Bomber—Class History Page Thirty -nine In September of 1958 about 400 boys and girls stepped gingerly past Booker T. Washington’s statue and up the steps of a school that was to become their beloved Alma Mater. Peering cautiously into rooms, looking for room numbers, and running up and down steps they began to acquaint themselves with new surroundings and settling down to work. English. History, Health. Science. Mathematics, and Geography now took the place of rcadin’, ’riling, and ’rithmetic.” For the first few months and years it was a joy to be in high school, but as the newness wore off, they found that, after all, school was school. Though the work proved a trifle harder each year—they were not hindered, for they wanted knowledge and being led bv such gallant, patient, craftsmen as Principal C. I.. Harper. Mr. Cureton. Mr. Burch, Mr. Miller. Miss Nichols .Miss Palmer, Mr. Montgomery. Mr. Puckett. Miss Ross, and Miss Clemmons, they went on in their quest for it. School work was not just work. Some recessed their homework worries and found pleasure while gaining knowledge (having a bolt tightened here and there) by becoming members of the Drum. Fife, and Bugle Corps. The Camera Club. The Dramatic Club, the Band, track, and basketball teams. Outstanding members in one or more of these clubs were Mattie Lamar, Blanche Boggus. Rebecca Jackson, Ella Mae Gaines, Miriam Walton, Tommie Butler. Thelma Coficld. Marian Smith, Elaine Pace. Ernestine Yates, Edith Ham. and Maude Henderson. All through Junior High School we sensed that all our studies were preparing us for the studies that were to come in later years. Each year we gained something we had not had before, whether knowledge or wisdom, character or skill, bad or good records. A’s or F’s. We sat through colorful Hymn to the Sun, enthralled by its perfection and rhythm, watching several of our classmates perform. We sat through football games, cheered our players on by such vivacious cheerleaders as Juanita Shields. Marian Smith, Ella Gaines, Ruby Xcllc Harpc, John Ell Butler. Robbie Phillips, Mattie 1 amir, Jacqueline Burley, and Eloise Hill. 1942 was indeed a memorable year ... it brought new faces and took one that had become a Rock of Gibralter in the history of our class ansi of the school’s. It took the brown, kind, radiant face of Principal C. I.. 1 larper. It had been a long. good, and colorful period in which we had led with wisdom, sincerity, knowledge, and a yearning for the upbuilding of boys and girls of the student body and the faculty of Booker T. Washington High School . . . We looked on. with sadness and mingles! emotions, the departure of Principal Harper ami turned to meet our new Principal with curiosity and perceptive open minds. Time has shown and will prove that he too will become a brilliant craftsman and technician in the history of our school. . . . The new faces belonged tg_J bout 50 boys and girls (unfinished weapons of Freedom) who came to us from A. IT Laboratory High School. We looked upon them also with curiosity and some of the resentment brought out by all new things. Time again stood the test. Among them sve Ivcg.m to find friends and leaders. Miriam Harris, Robert Cater, Gwendolyn Hendricks, Anita Burney, Carmen Barksdale and others came—made their names—and went on to higher places very quickly. Talmadgc Murray. Myrtis Benton, Jack Bell, Dorothy C. Nash. Ruth Bullock, Esther Cook, Mildred McFarland, Myrtis Armstrong, John fray lor, Onslow Burns, and others stayed, contributing individually to the school with the same NVashington Spirit as the old-timers. 1942 had also lessened the male percentage in the student body. The war had done a lot of things. We studied history in Messrs. King’s, Gideons’, and Burch’s rooms from current periodicals and newspaper instead of textbooks. We had projects directed by Miss Bradley in the English classes where we made War Stamp Corsages. We saved and scrambled for pins and needles in Miss Swanson’s and Mrs. Coggin’s rooms. Wc went to assemblies and listened to men who had fought at Bataan. In Messrs. Hill's. Golightly’s, Holliday’s, and Dr. Neal’s rooms wc found out what it was that was killing people on battlcfronts. In music classes, directed and guided by Mrs. Groves, we began to sing songs of World War I and new songs of World War II. All our studies in some way were influenced by the war and justly so .for wc were 100',' American. In May, we, with the able assistance of our advisors. Miss S. G. Bradley. Miss S. M. Cunningham, Miss R. C. Latimer, Mr. Holliday, and Dr. X. L. Neal, began plans for the coming graduation. We ushered, sang on graduation night, and looked admiringly at the outlined ’45 made by the beautiful (and frightened!) graduating class and questionably said to ourselves, We’ll be up there next year! Wc made history by having the first Prom, which proves! to be a fascinating event, on the roof of the City Auditorium. W F r[ f T' 1 M l T PT T’ ,j iJiLiyTS Corbel I From Bolt to Bomber-Continued In September 194) we fi.d definitely arrive. For now we were every bit full-nedped sentors-fighterr l� i-)«Pt-. nks. Far removed from the wide-eyed, frightened children we had been five year, ago, we eame prepared for nine mtmth, that would climax our high school careers. In November during the fir,, half of our Homecoming Game with Parker Hi. we. braving a rcorehtng. watched our f.mom portjWcs burn ?„ thc groo„j. Wc mi„«l the portable, m more way, than one. . . . On januarv 15, 1944, our cla« was assembled m the Service Men, Center md w , organiaed. Again we made a first. Rebecca Jackson wa, elected president of the ,emor cla„. „„c 0f ,he few times in the history of the school a girl had held that position. Nathaniel demments was elected treasurer. Ernestine ates, secretary, and Talmadge Murray, Jr., business manager. Members of our class stand out as leaders in thc Student Government, dco Powell was elected president of the student body, conscientious and ambitious stu-dent, he has tried to live up to one of his favorite quotations: Always aim for thc h'ghcst ideals in life; make your goals high as the highest star in thc constellations of thc Mi]kjr_ ay. Marian Smith, another able student, was elected vice-president of thc student body. Serving on the cabinet were Delores Robinson, Rebecca Jackson, Tal-madge Murray, Jr., Bonnie Truitt. Borah Walton. Jr.. Nathaniel Clements. Ella Mac Gaines, and Herman Glass. . . • Our class is not devoid of talent. Jack Adams, Paul Stubleficld. and Zcnovia Stafford have distinguished themselves as promising young artists. Helen Laster, Miriam Walton, Wilson Bostic, Charles Cox, I.cwis Fisher, Rebecca Jackson, and those who were in musical groups will certainly be heard from again in later years as distinguished musicians-Raymond Williams. K. C. Marks. William I akes, and Jack Bell have shown outstanding abilities on basketball courts. John Traylor. Jerome Hutchins, Jack Adams, and Charlie White has'e.kept the Bulldogs’ name high on thc list of football fans. William Knowles and Walter Stubleficld are due sincere praise for their untiring efforts put forth to revive The Washingtonian.” . . . Wc have been an extremely heterogenous bunch of high school kids.” Wc arc one big melting pot of personalities, all of which have contributed to thc fun, excitement, trials, and tribulations this class has experienced. '■ -Wc arc at thc end now of a division of our education and life. Wc have spent six yean at an institution of learning which has strived to give us something that will help us the rest of our lives. Wc have digested Mr. Sullivan’s Algebra and his antics. Wc have come through Mr. Gaines’s direction in Physics somewhat worn and weary but better for it and fascinated to boot. Mrs. Shivery’s English has been chock full of thc literature of thc world and of life. Jdt have come through diagrams, parts, and definitions in Zoology in Mr. Thorpe Vroom. Wc have debated and debated and tried and tried to change Mr. Beavers' conception of his race and have gotten only a little way. We have stitched scam after seam in Technicians Coggins’, Reeve’s, and Greene’s rooms only to have to take them out and try again for thc good of all concerned. Wc have been fascinactd in shops. . . . Wc have marched and marched in Physical Ed. until wc have become sincere sympathizers with the Infantry. . . . Wc have practiced Hail to the Heroes” so much wc sang in our sleep. Wc have run races with Mrs. Hendricks; her fast talking always beating our comprehension of Algebra. Wc have written essay after essay in Mrs. Taylor's room. Wc have had to think deeply about Mr. Curcton’s special descriptions and his jokes. Wc have had a sponsor whom wc wouldn’t have exchanged for thc world. He has been understanding, kind, just, sincere, and has worked wholeheartedly with us. for us, and by us to help us make our class and its undertakings successful. Mr. Gaines has indeed been an A-l sponvor. This now is the last of our high school days. Wc arc supposed now to be conditioned for thc world. It is a strange world wc go out into. It is a world at war. It is a world full of prejudices, hate, torture, battles, grimness, grief, and destruction. Above all this there is a horizon—a bright, pregnam, horizon challenging our education to walk into its brilliance and not lose pcrspectivcM.ct us go forth to meet it with lessons of life. We have been students of learning. Now we are citizens of thc world. Life’s Challenge is ours and wc go to meet her in other ways . . . Ruth Bullock Lois Pffk, Statistician Last H ill and Testament The Senior Class of 1944 hereby swears this to be its last will and testament. Being in sound mind and in good health, the members of said class do declare this will to be valid. We hereby bequeath to the Class of 1945 the will to progress in the realm of knowledge—the power to sustain the consequences of gaining that knowledge, a mass of personalities, and a loving and loyal spirit toward our Alma Mater. John I-ll Butler wills her majorette uniform to Macy Gill and her heart to Eddie Ware. To Charlie Mac Cutts, Dorothy Bell wills her ability to hold on to things. Charles Cox wills to Jordan Williams his ability to jitterbug without being stilf-lcgged. Bertha Lee Quarterman wills her ability to dance to Catherine Gamble. Archie Thornton leaves the privilege to bother any sailor to all Junior girls providing they leave Seaman Osic Barks alone. Elizabeth Russell wills her ability to conquer French to Jo Ella Williams. Vernoda Black wills her luck in always having lunch money to Willie Ruth Cook in hopes that she will stop bumming. Louis Scrctchins and Robert Lovett leave their locker on the third lloor to Melinda King and Gene Robinson. Willie Fac Harris wills her pencil in Math to Cornell Hollis, a fellow Bomber (or Bummer”), who always needs one-. Collette Drake wills her kindness to Johnny Mac Sparks, Janie Stovall, and Florence Drake. Gwendolyn Caldwell wills her ability to resist worrying about gaining weight to Please Mitchell. Sarah Gay wills her ability(?) to get Physics to the Junior Class. Ella Mac Jones wills her charming smile to Esther Mims. Nonic Strong wills her ability to keep her business to herself to Inez Bowen. Mabelyn Brown wills her shapely figure to Betty Howard. Janie Story leaves her report of A's” and B’s” to Helen Roberson. Georgia Rushin wills her ability to be what she is in the day as well as at night to Louise Smith. Dannie Banks bequeaths her scat in Mrs. Shivery's room to Benjamin Banks. Ella Mae McClendon leaves all her smiles to Bessie Jenkins hoping she will use them frequently. Edna Harrison wills to Eva Wilson her uncanny ability to make A’s in English. Willie Mac Towers wills to Harold Blackshcar her ability to think clearly and quickly. Lois Wells wills her secretarial abilities in Mrs. Shivery’s room to Anne Wells. Helen James wills to Lucile Williams her most honored seat in the rear of Miss Cunningham’ room, hoping she will enjoy the cool breezes that pass through the door. Willcne Cody wills her white bows to Pctrounclla Ware. Peggie Arnold wills her ability to get along with all people to all Juniors who can’t and her locker to Sara Coles. Katherine Carr wills her ability to keep school car tokens to Essie Carr. Mildred Baines wills her Closed Mouth” to Sadie Jackson. To her sister, Mattie Tucker. Elsie Tucker wills her powers of clear recitation. Zealpha Mac Martin wills to Vera Coggins her credit account at the Snack Shack.” Johnnie Ellington bequeaths her locker to Emma Hector. Robbie Phillips wills to the nosy-bodics of the Junior Class her ability to keep her nose out of other people’s business. Nel]ic Sjmih wills her dignity to Dorothy Gjles. Ludic Smith wills to lames Tinnier and John Tarbyr his ability to smile in teacher’s faces and fool(?) them at the same time. I ebecca Jackson bequeaths to all her friends in the Junior Class her love and every quality that she has that may be useful to them. Robert Swain wills to Harold Blackshcar the ability to be hard on all girls and p.hds. and make them like it. Edith Mapp leaves her specs” to Hazel Sinw hoping she will see better. Edith Ham wills Ruth Denson the ability to persuade mama” to permit her to receive company at home. Mattie Lamar wills Precious Crittendon her abilities to respect her superiors and lift her feet—and her Algebra notebook to Helen Griggs. Ruth Thomas wills her ability to type to her si tcr Gwendolyn Thomas and all her love to Randolph Booker. Willie Ruth Sheppard leaves her scat in Mr. Sullivan’s room to Alice Bailey and Hattie Smith who may use it alternately. Robert Dobbs wills his enthralling voice to all the Casanovas of the Junior Class. Eloise Hood wills her success in learning to spell to Frankie Harper. William Lakes wills his basketball suit to Jordan Williams. Juanita Jones wills her ability to get her lessons at the last minute to Edna Whittaker. George McLarin wills his ability to keep his head” while others arc losing theirs to Ronald Roberts. Onslow Burns wills Clarence Chandler skill in overlooking short people. Naomi Patterson wills her stupendous, superb, miraculous power of singing to Nannie Bradswcll. Annie Cook wills some of her pleasing personality to Mary Rakestraw. Charlie White wills his hearty appetite to Elijah Thomas. Thelma Cocfield leave her majorette uniform to Sarah Cofield. Mary Morgan leaves her winning ways with the boys to Cora Morgan. Carlton Lloyd wills his ability to act to Albert Tonsill. Audrey Sawyer wills her ability to spell to Minnie I . Dickens. Herman Glass wills his ability to get around and make contacts socially and politically to Eddie Ware. Odessa White wills her sewing abilities to Marie Burruss. Lois Peek wills her ability to finish the twelfth grade to her sister. Zoster Peek. Barbara Hughes leaves Alice Bailey her ability to make A's in Chemistry. Marian Baker wills her ability to get French to I ucilc Williams. Willie Belle Turner wills to her sister, Verna Turner, her ability to escape going to Mr. E. T. lewis for Math. ( hristinc Fowler wills to Verna Cherry her ability to get along with the opposite sex. Page Forty-two Last Will and Testament—Conti lined Evelyn Virginia Milner wills her ability to sing and her charming personality to get lessons and to ignore the mailman co Jessie Farmer. Rubyc L. Stinson wills to Charlie Stinson her ability to get lessons and to ignore the jivers.” Jack Adams wills his ability to keep quiet and sig.” to Joe Roberts. Wayne Fannin wills to Walter Macks his ability to resist chc tempting women. Marietta Poole wills her pleasing personality to Lois Glass. Marian Greene wills her way of chewing gum to Virginia Morris. Harvey Johnson leaves her scat in Mr. Sullivan's room to Janie Sellers. Ola Mae Moody wills her professional outlook to Vivian Phillips and her dreamy eyes to Robert Finch. Walter Stublcficld wills his position on the Washingtonian Staff to Marie Patterson and hopes that she gets as much out of it as he did. Marie Smith wishes to will Martha Jean Tate her charming personality and getting to school on time. Willie M. Respress wishes to will her ability for being to school on time to Jannic R. Mathews. Helen Smith wills her personality to Micijta Lockhart. Marjorie Simms wills to Florric Terrell her ability to come to school on time ancl get her lessons. Mary E. Latimer wills to Minnie Lee Dixon her ability to wear fine clothes and eat. Marjorie Juanita Mathis wills to Mercedes Davis her ability to be the first person in line in the cafeteria when the bell rings. Emily Juanita Shields bequeaths her ability to consider class and studies first, and young men next to F.dythc Simpson and her big mouth to Charlye Ruth Sunday in hopes she won't use it as much as 1 did. To Dorothy Sullivan, Gertrude Greene wills her pleasing disposition. Clarice Albritton leaves her adaptability to people to Dorothy Goosby. Dorothy Taylor wills her ability to cut class and get by” and keep in touch with the boys to Inez Bowen. Agnes Travis wills her ideal to come to school every day to Gloria Watts. Mabel Phillips wills Hattie Ruth Channel her long curly hair and her punctuality in paying her debts. Mary L. Latimer leaves her personality and ability to get Home Ec. to Louise Greason. Thelma Louise Hamm wills to Frankie Hamm her lovely figure and beautiful legs. Georgia Butts wills 30(1 lbs. to Harriet Mitchell. Raymond Shockley wills her best homeroom teacher who is Miss L. C. Reeves to Doris Reed. Robert Brown wills his abilities to be reserved to anybody who wants them. Emily Allen wills Betty Davis her eyes. For what we don't know! Marion Kimbro wills her homeroom seat to William Wilson. K. C. Marks wills his philosophies of life to any Junior who will accept them. Madolyn Sims wills her interest in the Girls' Chorus to Hattie Smith and Emma Jean Sims. Nellie Wilson bequeaths her senior dignity to Susie Hardaway. Nathaniel Lindsey wills his position as president of the Patrol Board to Albert Tonsill, and his mixing qualities to Maxic Lindsey. Eunice Liltlc wills to her sisters, Mary and Martha, her dancing abilities. Dollic Grimes wills Fjpssc Cothern her ability to keep situations well in hand. Idell Dunn wills her ability to cat weiners every day to Christine Byars. Lcthia Robinson wills her power to resist cutting classes to Sylvia Bailey. Eloise Frazier wills her ability to smile to Mr. Charles C. Gaines, a teacher who should do more of it. Sylvia Baldwin wills her ability to get algebra to her brother, Robert Baldwin. Rubyc Nellc Harpe leaves her dimples to Eloise Lyons. Chester Paige wills his height to Clarence Kilpatrick and his 4-F card to James Minor. Thelma Swanson leaves her skill in making A's in algebra to Henrietta Parham. Wilson Bostic wills his ability to become a trumpet player and not a clown to Howard Crawford. Katherine Smith wills her seat in Algebra to Amelia Bowen. Oscar Davenport wills to Freddie Faster his common sense. Juanita Rawsaw wills her ability to keep a boy-friend to Alma Holland. Elizabeth Reed wills her ability to keep from going to the Ashby Theatre when she should be in class to Jency Robinson. Lois Gridin wills her glamorous beauty and school-girl-complcxion to Helen Tuggle and Willie Mae Page and her ability to control herself to Bernice Ross. Irving Harris wills Seat 5, 7th row. Room 22! to some worthy student who wishes to carry on his or her education in the scat of one who is educated. To an A No. 1 clown lilisc Forston, Dolores Robinson wills all of her useful abilities. Zeno via Stafford wills to Margaret Lawrence and Winifred Early her personality and girlish figures; and to_M. I,. King her abilities as an orator. Addic Hartsficld wills to Carolyn Nimmons her abifityto read French like Walter Winchell reads the news. Eloise York wills her ability to get along with her French teacher to Josephine Harris. Ernestine Yales will her ability to go through life cool, calm, and collected to Anna Yates. Ella Mae Gaines wills her gift of gab” to Rose Martin. We, the Senior Class of 1944. do hereby approve this Class Will and sign as follows: Rebecca Jackson, President Ruth Bullock, Secretary Marian Baker Archie Thornton Juanita Wales Dorothy Nash Zenovia Stafford Ruth Lovett Sarah Gay Ola Mae Moody Witnesses Page Forty-three I—r-r t£z irrrny.y r.' Av4 ?=C Zd GrmW Seen in the Lubricating I at (Class Prophecy) Each weapon must be washed in oil in order to machine the parts more closely. While watching the tireless (and sometimes thankless!) efforts of our Technicians through the years. I have seen mirrored before me, in the clear surface of the fluid, many things. The remarkable thing is that the mirror was marked The Future.” I saw:— Mildred McFarland with a modern nursery school for retarded pupils. Her problem students were Madolyn Sims, Ella Mae McClendon. Myrticc Armstrong, and Colleen Broadnax . . . Miriam Walton—pardon me—Mrs. Minor teaching her twins, James and Guy, how to rap . . . William Knowles sweating away on The Washingtonian Banner,” a metropolitan newspaper. The liquid was stirred and I found myself in New York City. I saw Nathaniel l.indscy, traffic cop at Times Square. I attended the World’s Boxing Championship at Madison Square Gardens competed in by Jack Bell and Bennie Colbert and rushed out, because I couldn’t bear to sec Bennie slaughtered. All over the city 1 noticed pictures of Dollie Grimes, The Powers Model of ’54!” 1 attended the premiere of Left With The Sun,” starring that star of stars, that singer of singers, Annie Cook. I understood that Lois Wells was her understudy. I looked about the audience and saw Sara Gay, famous critic, fast asleep. Highstepping down a street in Harlem I saw Rhoda Wynn leading the Elk’s Parade. On Fifth Avenue I saw Mattie Hardin, Lois Peek, Marion Kimbro, and Bcrncie Hill star-players wid dent bums” the Brooklyn Dodgers. Yes, women had definitely left the home. I saw an exclusive dress shop owned and operated by Rubyc Nolle Harpe. Mattie Lamar was in the tennis final at Forrest. Again the liquid was stirred and I found myself in a hospital room. I saw Doris Bridges, l.ois Wiley, Jacquelyn Burley, and Eugenia Murphy, all nurses, working for life or death, husband or not, over dashing Jerome Hutchins, Paratrooper, who was suffering from a concussion of the brain brought about by pulling his shoestring instead of the rip-cord. Suddenly I saw a mass of bubbles . . . but they turned out to be children who bore a striking resemblance to John Traylor. I soon found out the cause, for herding the children, was none other than Maude I lenderson. I saw Herman Glass, Cover Boy of Esquire Magazine, Paul Stublefield and Jack Adams bringing in $3( ,IK)0 a year as cartoonists and believe it or not Walter Stublc-field executive editor with Ruth Thomas, his secretary, who was finding his knee very comfortable. Rebecca Jackson was fulfilling her position as president of The President’s League of International Presidents.” Louise Calloway with her fast-talking, was the voice of Donald Duck m Hollywood. Also in I lollywood was Charles Co . who had broken Sinatra s swooning record with his sax platter of Bodv and Soul.” Helen Johnson was the top-ranking designer at RKO studios. Page Forty-four Lr., i • i Seen in the Lubricating Vat (Class Prophecy) Yes, the war was still going on, but hopes were very high because Talmadgc Murray had just become a 4-star General. Wayne Fannin, just back from England, was driving on the wrong side of the streets. Irving Harris, who had just received his Greetings, was throwing fits. Elaine Pace, in a last desperate attempt to find some man, had joined the Red Cross entertaining soldiers overseas. Chester Paige was a famous 4-F, there being only 4 others in the United States. I saw Lula Cameron and Constance Moreland pushing baby carriages. I saw myself at a circus and laughing heartily at the antics of three clowns who turned out to be Lcthia Robinson, Willenc Cody, and Ola Mac Moody. Robert Dobbs and his vitamin-plus voice were singing with the Metropolitan opera. Elwood Sellers and Ulysses Worthy were touring the country supplementing boogie with Bach. I saw Robbie Phillips, a renowned model. A propeller part was thrown in the vat and the surface now held the reflection of a college campus. I saw Carrie Ncllo Flanagan, instructor of a course in the Art of Lovemaking, Sidney Harris one of her A students . . . Lewis Fisher director of music . . . Zenovia Stafford teacher of art . . . Peggie Arnold, physical education teacher, professional tennis player, and wife. With the addition of another lubricant I found myself back in Atlanta. I found out that Thclnva Cofield was running Fort Bonning. I visited the movies and at last Willenc Cody and Salonia Webb had gotten permanent jobs at Ashby Theater. On the corner of Hunter and Ashby at Amos' Drug Store I saw Horace Hudson, bending with age. but still able to whistle. I found out that Joe Livingston, crack lawyer, had cleared Henry Gates of a murder charge for $ 1,000. I saw Ella Mac Gaines secretary to the Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools . . . Marian Smith still suffering frontier million and one ailments . . . Delores Robinson a conscientious Social Worker . . Helen Faster, soloist with the Cotton Pickers. The workers, preparing for the grave yard shift, placed the used oils in a larger vat. As the last of the oil ran out I sought a glimpse of Washington High School. School was out. I was shocked to sec some of my old classmates going home from school. Jimmie Franklin was struggling with an armful of books. Mamie Green, beginning to gray at the temples, was cheerfully telling her friends good-bye. Charlie White was hurrying down to football practice. 1 went inside the school. Marian Baker was the homeroom teacher of 12 H-l. Bennie Truitt was teaching French. Clco Powell was the Principal’s assistant. Rial Cash and Willie Perry were sitting in French doing a twenty-year stretch for cutting class. Suddenly the oil was gone. Many futures had passed by me and many more would appear in the surface during the grave yard” shift . . . but I must go home and rest for tomorrow. The Future” had been glimpsed in a vat, of clean, pure, unadulterated lubricants; we will wait and compare with reality. Ruth Buu.ocr Page Forty-five Qlass Song Alma Mater! Victory 1. Upon these grounds we’ve firmly stood Storm-tossed and tried by fate But forward borne truth’s banner on Protected by thy grace. Fair Learning’s brow we’ve crowned withal, Humanity we’ve served, From right, from courage, hope and faith We never yet have swerved. 2. Our heroes face the wrath of wars, Our mothers lend their moans, We hear the dirge of bugle’s sound, The requiem o’er our loved. Above the crash and roar of plane, Deeper than sub or foam For country’s cause and thy fair name On foreign shores we roam. • • f 3. And on through ages to the end Of every human need, We’ll carry to victorious heights Our dear school’s name and creed. Though traitors seek to smear thy fame, Though wars through aeons roll No harm, no shame shall blot thy name, Nor our heroes on thy scroll. Chorus When tumults cease, if we return Victor or subdued. May we behold 'gainst azure blue Thy banner still unfurled. l.yric, Em-a Mae Gaines Music, Mrs. Fssii M. Groves Page Forty-six Class Hymn Her aider's of Washington: The Victory Class 1. Heraldcrs of Washington, we go forth to stand Yonder where duty sounds the challenge round the land. Behold! In shining armour, bold valient legions pass, And they arc stirring fighting strains that march— The Victory Class. 2. Before us they have passed this way, a rousing gallant throng, And as our happy anthems rise—they sing a marching song That rattles now around the world—triumph’s sacred mass And they salute from every front-—old Washington— The Victory Class. ). We’ve struggled in these pristine halls—we ate no idle bread. The banner flung to us we hold—tomorrow we shall tread With that illustrious company that loves the campus grass Whose blades bow before the march of: The Victory Class. Chorus. Heraldcrs of Washington—we go forth to stand Yonder high where duty sounds the challenge ’round the land. Behold! In shining armour bold, our valiant legions pass, And they are stirring fighting strains—that march— The Victory Class. —Edith Carrie nille Flanagan Page Forty-seven i i i i i i iiT- Uu oy2 ec 11 On the Checking Tables Page Forty-eight A Junior' Glances At Seniors Every season at a customary time and through a customary procedure a well-mechanized and equally important shipment passes off the assembly line of freedom or from the portals of our educational plant, that is, B. T. Washington High. The Assembly Line of Freedom is truly surpassing the limited qualities rerquired of such products as will probably be material for another educational plant which put the finishing touches on the individual product so that it might withstand the adversities of life. We the products of this educational plant who have yet to perfect ourselves to that degree arc proud—so very proud of our perfected predecessors who arc going on and leaving us to make ourselves ready for the final test. We believe that they will prove capable for their jobs. We believe this, because we’ve watched them being made. We’ve watched them being molded and polished—being made worthy of the jobs they will have to perform. We’ve gazed on them with amazement. The Technicians (teachers), competent in their own individual ways, influenced the making of the inward qualities which each part of the weapons of Freedom possesses. We’re awed by their immcnscncss, not in stature, but in intellect, in importance, in competence; we have drawn the conclusion that no other educational plant could more deserve the E” flag. We idolize them because what they have become seems a trifle complicated and so it is for six years they were in the making and for six years they might have tired— but did not stop because they realized that unfinished products arc never used; they arc cast aside. We have formed opinions of them because of their outstanding, variable educational functions. Throughout this year we have witnessed their eagerness to pass on to greater heights. We have enjoyed the by-products such as the newspaper, social problems, forum, etc., which they have afforded us. No one can change our opinions of the present weapons of Freedom. No one can undo our closely woven admiration for them, which envelops our minds, which influences our work at our educational factory, which makes us want to be what they are. Maybe a great many outsiders who do not know the importance of our assembly line of freedom will tend to think we exaggerate to some extent when we put our opinions into words, but they must stop first and consider the significance of these present day products as sole interpreters of our race, our love for life and our desire for freedom. They must then consider that our intellectual factory is rolling out material to fill battle fronts, the home front and the main factors of further productions. Under them we must make the outsiders understand that these products which comprise our weapons produced for freedom arc making a new world; they arc fitted with new vision, efficiency and hope and they are transplanting these qualities in places that were dark. Such arc our major and minor opinions of the Senior Class, Freedom’s Weapons We wish them luck. We congratulate them on their accomplishment. 1'he blueprint of their success is no secret. They have attained their goal by cool courage, skill and training and by their combined and unlimited stability. -—Marii: Patterson Page Forty-nine Junior Class Officers Motto: Deeds, Not Words” Colors: Gold 3nd Blue Renita Phillips Doris Hall lohnnie Tuggle Dora Morgan Juanita Sellers Miss S. G. Bradley Arthur Beavers James Minor James Allen Miss S. M. Cunningham Corresponding Secretary Financial Secretary Recording Secretary Reporter Vice President Chairman of Junior Teachers Business Manager Treasurer President Junior Teacher Page Fifty tjtn- V'y Corivelh Junior Glances Looking on with anticipation stand the juniors admiring the weapons that have passed the many tests along Freedom’s Assembly Line.” When freedom’s weapons have reached the end of this assembly line, we know that they have been well-molded, strengthened, and strongly balanced, to meet life’s problems. As we have watched the senior weapons of this plant go about their daily tasks that are carefully planned and studied by our well-trained technicians, we pause with deepest regards to them for their efficiency and success. When the Master Technician” gives his OK and these pieces of shapely materials, some which have taken the shapes of lawyers, ministers, radio technicians, businessmen, nurses, doctors, artists, etc., shall march from this plant, some will continue their molding as weapons of freedom; others will stop to fill the gaps in life’s struggle. As we, the Juniors, move along Freedom’s Assembly Line,” we shall be inspired by the senior weapons of this plant who by their overalls and polished appearances have influenced many of us to continue our fight to complete our assembling on this mighty line of freedom. We have studied the history of this plant and found that in years gone by, this plant has produced many weapons of freedom that arc engaged in the greatest of all wars, the fight against hatred, ignorance, and discord. We arc hoping to join the ranks and achieve as well as our senior weapons and also march to a sure victory. The fight has now begun and we shall not stop until victory is won. Seniors, as juniors of this plant, we will not fail to follow your examples of enduring qualities, noble character and superb performances that you have demonstrated since you first entered this plant. We will not forget your hours of labor, though tired and weary. We will not forget the patience and individual interest our Technical Craftsmen have taken in you in preparing you for your final test. So we say to you, Senior Weapons,” march on and we will join you in the fight for victory. —Johnnik P. Evans, 45 'Ei Page Fifey-one DAVIS STREET SCHOOL When the portable buildings at Washington High burned in the fall of 1943. they were a total loss. A thousand eager, young, weapons-to-be” became homeless.” Something had to be done and was done! The herculean task of housing them was undertaken bravely by Master Technician Cornell and the beautiful, semi-portable building on Davis Street was cleaned, repaired and put in fair order by a cooperative Board of Education. Transfers of teachers were necessary, but they accepted the problem like the patient, efficient, craftsmen they are. Junior Technical Craftsmen Davis Street School is under the supervision of Teacher. The faculty follows: Mrs. L. P. Briscoe Miss E. E. Clemmons Mr. C. E. Flagg Mrs. D. Kendricks Miss A. L. King ... Mr. A. R. Phillips Mr. E. Pruitt ................. Miss A. I.owe .................... Miss D. Smith Miss N. Wolfe Miss I.. Woods Miss Juliette Yancey Mr. J. Gibson Miss I.. Walker Mrs. I.. M. Moreland (exchange) Mr. James H. Bohannon, Senior Social Science Mathematics Science English Mathematics English Health Science English English Social Science—Mathematics Science—Social Science Mathematics Music Clerk Home Nursing r+H-y- Uu ,o)r2 gc 11 Unfinished Weapons Opinions This year, as B. T. Washington I ligh endeavors to turn off its Assembly Line another group of its numerous weapons of temporarily finished products,” a junior, midway the Assembly Line.” looks anxiously on. For nine successive months her ears have rung to the clattcry, but skillful work of superb technicians,” molding into strength and grace their student products.” Her eyes have burned from the complication of plans drawn up for her and her fellow students. Her nerves have grown taunt frequently from the sight of how doggedly these pieces and parts have tirelessly forced themselves through these machines.” But now the ringing disappears and she can only hear the stalwart, triumphant, cadence of a lilting swell of voices in her ears— Washington O Washington.” Like a sprinkle of cooling rain upon weary, sun-dried flowers, her eyes no longer feel tiredness, but pleasure at the sight of how proudly, with an air of completion, these products” step from the final section of the Assembly Line” across the boundary of educational fitness. There is a smile on their faces—a smile of self-pride in their past achievements—a smile of hope for the future. In her mind, she rolls back the curtain of past years, of how these gangling, rugged pieces” entered anxiously this plant, Freedom's Assembly Line. Now as they step out, flawless and smoothly polished, there is no trace of roughness, due to the scrupulous scrutiny of their expert Technicians.” Seemingly, beneath these smiles, there is registered an impression of stern experience. They are the ones about which hatred, ignorance, unfair discipline, discord, disrespect and hostility have woven themselves; one paramount cause of this sabotage is juvenile delinquency, about which our headlines scream so loudly today. They are the parts” that go to help make up the weapon with which this great peril among a few others, must be combated. They are the ones who have worked out the plans that were set before them, preparing themselves to take their place as soldiers in the difficult battle of life. Slowly, her eyes turn themselves from this inspiring scenery, and she looks herself over with detailed scrutiny: Herself—an unfinished , t” in this great mass pro- duction. If she should stop now in the midst of the swift pace of machinery on the Assembly Line, her basic polishing and smoothness arc liable to become scratched and rough again. She must not stop now. She must pass directly through the handling of machinists and technicians” until she acquires the final pass on” of the superb Master Technician,” spinning onward through the next episode of life. Graduates of Washington High, we arc proud of you! In the next few years you will be proud of us. And so pressing forcibly onward to the end of the line” so that in later years, our pride and our praise shall be invariably set on you, Washington High School, a noble institution, of truth and grace— Freedom's Assembly Line.” —Eunice Goss, ’46Page Fifty-four THE NEGRO AND THE CONSTITUTION Negroes were first brought to America in 1620 when England legalized slavery both in England and the colonics and America; the institution grew and thrived for about 150 years upon the backs of these black men. The empire of King Cotton was built and the southland maintained a status of life and hospitality distinctly its own and not anywhere else. On January I, 1863 the proclamation emancipating the slaves which had been decreed by President Lincoln in September took effect millions of Negroes faced a rising sun of a new day begun. Did they have habits of thrift or principles of honesty and integrity? Only a few! For their teachings and duties had been but two activities love of Master, right or wrong, good or bad, and loyalty to work. What was to be the place for such men in the reconstruction of the south? America gave its full pledge of freedom seventy-five years ago. Slavery has been a strange paradox in a nation founded on the principles that all men arc created free and equal. Finally after tumult and war, the nation in 1865 took a new stand freedom for all people. The new order was backed by amendments to the national constitution making it the fundamental law that thenceforth there should be no discrimination anywhere in the land of the free on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. Black America still wears chains. The finest Negro is at the mercy of the meanest white man. Even winners of our highest honors face the class color bar. Look at a few of the paradoxes that mark daily life in America. Marian Anderson was barred from singing in the Constitution Hall, ironically enough, by the professional daughters of the very men who founded this nation for liberty and equality. But this tale had a different ending. The nation rose in protest, and gave a stunning rebuke to the Daughters of the American Revolution and a tremendous ovation to the artist, Marian Anderson, who sang in Washington on Easter Sunday and fittingly, before the Lincoln Memorial. Ranking cabinet members and a justice of the supreme court were seated about her. Seventy-five thousand people stood patiently for hours to hear a great artist at a historic moment. She sang as never before with tears in her eyes. When the words of America and Nobody Knows Dc Trouble I Seen rang out over that great gathering, there was a hush on thee sea of uplifted faces, black and white, and a new baptism of liberty, equality and fraternity. That was a touching tribute, but Miss Anderson may not as yet spend the night in any god hotel in America. Recently she was again signally honored by being given the Bok reward as the most distinguished resident of Philadelphia. Yet she cannot be served in many of the public restaurants of her home city, cveen after it has declared her to be its best citizen. So, with their right hand they raise to high places the great who have dark skins, and with their left, they slap us down to keep us in our places. Yes, America you have stripped me of my garments, you have robbed me of my precious endowment. We cannot have an enlightened democracy with one great group living in ignorance. We cannot have a healthy nation with one tenth of the people ill-nourished, sick, harboring germs of disease which recognize no color lines obey no Jim Crow laws. We cannot have a nation orderly and sound svith one group so ground down and thwarted that it is almost forced into unsocial attitudes and crime. We cannot be truly Christian people so long as we flaunt the central teachings of Jesus: brotherly love and the Golden Rule. We cannot come to full prosperity with one great group so ill-delayed that it cannot buy goods. So as we gird ourselves to defend democracy from foreign attack, let us sec to it that increasingly at home we give fair play and free opportunity for all people. Today thirteen million black sons and daughters of our forefathers continue the fight for the translation of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments from writing on the printed page to an actuality. We believe with them that if freedom is good for any it is good for all, that we may conquer southern armies by the sword, but it is another thing to conquer southern hate, that if the franchise is given to Negroes, they will be vigilant and defend even with their arms, the ark of federal liberty from treason and destruction by her enemies. The spirit of Lincoln still lives; that spirit born of the teachings of the Nazarenc, who promised mercy to the merciful, who lifted the lowly, strengthened the weak, ate with publicans, and made the captives free. In the light of this divine example, the doctrines of demagogues shiver in their chaff. Already closer understanding links Saxon and Freedman in mutual sympathy. America experiences a new birth of freedom, in her sons and daughters; she incarnates the spirit of her martyred chief. Their loyalty is replcdgcd; their devotion renewed to the work He left unfinished. My heart throbs anew in the hope that inspires! by the example of Lincoln, imbues) with the spirit of Christ, they will cast slown the last barrier to perfect freedom. And I with my brother of blackest hue possessing at last my rightful heritage and holding my head erect, may stand beside the Saxon-a Negro- and yet a man! M. L. King Jr., '45 Page Fifty-five 'Performance Tests Page Fifty-six Assistant Technicians—Student Government Seated (left to right): Miss G. W. Arnold, Marilouisc Mitchell, June Dobbs, Norma Dixon, Juanita Sellers, Rebecca Jackson, Annette Fuller, Cleo Powell. Standing (left to right): Mr. B. S. Burch, Mr. J. Q. Caruthcrs, Delores Robinson, Jack Adams, John Taylor, Talmadge Murray, Herman Glass, Borah Walton, Nathaniel Clements, Marian Smith, Mr. R. E. Curcton. Now that we have come through the construction department, we arc ready to make the final assembly. The student government, the foremen of this great plant, studied the blue prints carefully and filled the gaps in Freedom’s Assembly Line” in 1944, by giving the school a constitution. The constitution was compiled by Nathaniel Clements—Attorney General of the school. The constitution has given the foremen of this student body much inspiration and has made them sure to reach the Freedom’s Assembly Line. While coming through the construction department we, the foremen of this great plant, while studying the blue prints saw a great need for a larger and more beautiful library. It was then that each started upon his task to get the library that we now have. All gaps still not being fillet!, we then thought it was best to help our country by selling war bonds and stamps. Realizing that the bonds and stamps wc sell may save many boys’ lives and bring them home safe and quicker, wc worked hard until the gaps became fewer still. Last but not least, since the birthday of the Plant’s Foreman and Vice-Foreman was the same day. an appreciation ball was given them for having striven so hard to put over various projects. The gap at last has been filled, Although the task wasn’t an easy one The foremen of this great building now May march on as weapons of freedom. —Dolores Robinson Page Fifty-seven Page Fifty-eight Bazooka Brigade” The Music Department of Booker T. Washington High School, composed of the Glee Club, The Band and The Girls’ Chorus, is one of the most interesting and important departments of the school. The Glee Club, given the patriotic name Sweet Jeeps and Tanks,” is considered one of the best mixed groups in any high school. Its members have an appreciation for only the highest type of music. Outstanding among the members of the Sweet Jeeps and Tanks” is a group of girls called The Female Sextet,” composed of Dora Morgan, Lillian Gordon, Ernestine Yates, Miriam Walton, Nedra Jenkins and Mildred Smith. But these are not the only talented members. Trcamadorc Rhodes, Dora Morgan, Joseph Stephens, and Nathaniel Clements arc four of Atlanta’s promising young singers. The competent director, Mrs. E. M. Groves, holds a masters' degree in music from Columbia University. She also attended Juilliard School of Music in New York City. The Girls' Chorus, patriotically called Sweet Jeeps is an organization equaled by none with the competent Mrs. Elsie Foster Evans as director. The Sweet Jeeps” were organized in September and have made a great deal of progress. The group is composed of girls possessing unusual talent. Outstanding among them arc Renita Phillips, Juanita Sellers and Rebecca Jackson. The concert given by the Sweet Jeeps will never be forgotten by the Atlantans who attended it. It was considered one of the best ever presented from the music department of this school. Renita Phillips, endowed with a rich mezzo-soprano voice, has thrilled many audiences. With this, she carries a pleasing personality. Juanita Sellers, whose voice is a lyric soprano, thrills her audience while singing, with much dignity, poise, and ease. . . . Charming and vivacious Rebecca Jackson is known widely for her ability in music. She plays both piano and violin. The members of the Sweet Jeeps” are very sorry to lose some of its members with this year’s graduating class. The Band, patriotically called Bazooka Brigade,” is the only one of its kind in any southern Negro high school. Professor E. A. Starling is the director. The members of the Bazooka Brigade” arc quite proud of him. He received his masters’ degree in music from Columbia University. The Bazooka Brigade” play only difficult compositions and arc very versatile. For the first time in the history of the school, the students can boast of the student orchestra. It is composed of students with a particular interest in symphonic music. Quite outstanding among the members of this orchestra is the promising young violinist, Clarence Render. It is seldom that he plays before an audience without receiving an encore and Atlantans are quite proud of him. L —Doha Morgan, ’4S Page Fifty-nine Youth Theatre Stepping into the spotlight of progressive organizations, the Atlanta Negro Youth Theater entertained soldiers at Lawson General Hospital with a play, A Night In An Inn” by C. Dunsanny, directed by Earl Burruss and Thelma Armstrong. Singing, dancing, acting, orating, and play-writing have been the talents developed with the goal inspired by the following quotation in sight: If you or I can ultimately give to the world a single line, volume, act or thought that might enable mankind to enjoy life a little more easily, then, surely we shall not have labored in vain.” —Eunice Goss. ’46 mm Page Sixty Page Sixty-one ) i Blockbusters” Review The 194) Washington High School football machine was hard-hit by graduation and the draft, but by virtue of a superior brand of coaching by Head Coach L. C. Baker and John Red Moore, his first assistant, the Bulldogs finished the season above the .500 mark. The Blue and White eleven triumphed over Fort Valley, 41-0; Vocational High (Griffin), 12-6; Athens High, 6-0; and the Morehouse Intramural All-Stars 20-0, and were defeated by Parker High (Birmingham), 15-0; Carver High (Gadsden), 25-0; and Spencer High (Columbus), 6-0. More than 80 boys answered the call of Coaches Baker and Moore. Interest was high, despite the fact that the men were inexperienced. Every man tried hard to earn a berth on the varsity and that accounts for the fact that some of them developed very rapidly. The boys who failed to make the grade were given an opportunity to play in the intramural games, which were very good. The personnel of the squad was as follows: William Wilson, Bennie Colbert, Herman Glass, Joel Simmons, Grady Griggs, James Pitts, Charles Harvey, Raymond Jeter, Lorenzo Traylor, Robert Davis, Eddie Jackson, Howard Smith, Wimberly Mack, Henry O’Neal, Horace Humphrey, Roscoc Garmon, William Jones, Charlie White, Leroy Barnes, Lonnie Cutts, Calvin Atwater, George Gray, Henry Jones, John Ellison, J. I). Jones, Wilson Johnson, Jack Adams, Raymond Williams, Jerome Hutchins, Charles Ford, James Minor, Johnny Strong, Howard Hester, James Yizer, Clarence Chandler, Calvin Williamson, Melvin Cotton, Charles Warner, Lawrence Shcrard, Clyde Roby, Elijah Thomas, Alphonso Copeland, Leroy Burns, Luther Odum, Rufus Ellis, Allen Stinson, William Bell, Albert Hill, Robert Ballard, Caesar Colcmcn, Marcus Stone, Joe Turner, John Winston, Octavius O’Neal, James Bentley, Hamilton Ingram, Flenoir Hill, Elijah Langford, Frank Hardeman, Albert Hill, Herbert Harrison, John Tolbert, Eddie Hill, Benjamin Groover, Alton Lemon, Eugene Austin, Marion Johnson, Oscar Davenport, William Allen, Luther McMorrics, Morris Weems, Anderson Ezzard, Willie Young, Luther Edwards, Jeptha Lawson, Henry Young, Clarence Robinzinc, Willie Ihomas, and Fred Tucker. Page Sixty-four '.V WASHINGTON HIGH CAGERS HIT JACK POT IN MARIETTA; GA. STATE AND SOUTH ATLANTIC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS The most outstanding achievement of the year was chalked up by the Washington and White cagers arc undisputed intcrscholastic champions of the South Atlantic states, which automatically gives them a claim to the national interscholastic crown. At home, the Bulldog quintet routed the Clark Jitterbugs and Ballard High from Macon, Ga. The Blue and White combination took the Marietta Invitational tourney in stride, and toppled Baxley High, Washington Street School, (Covington); Ballard High, (Macon); and Haines Institute, (Augusta), for the Ga. State crown at Georgia State College, Savannah, Georgia. Team invited to the South Atlantic Tournament, which was also held at Georgia State College were: Booker T. Washington High, (Montgomery, Ala); Industrial High, (West Palm Beach, Fla.); Avery Institute, (Charleston, S. C.); and Booker T. Washington High, (Atlanta, Georgia). The Blue and White Bulldogs tripped Avery, 28-24, and Washington High, (Montgomery), 26-24, for the coveted title. The ranking cage stars were: William Lakes, Eugene Thomas, George Gray, James Dcaro, Raymond Williams, William Wilson, Irwin Thompkins, and Leroy Barnes. Other members of the squad included: Wilson Johnson, Calvin Williamson. Leonard Bush, Benjamin Woods, Ralph Cooke, Moses Petty, Eugene Thomas, K. C. Marks, Henry Morris, John George, John Calhoun, Archie McMath, and Raymond Jeter. is due the coaching staff. During football season. Head Coach Baker was assisted by Coach John Red Moore, a successful young insurance man. Mr. Moore graduated from Washington High, where he made a brilliant record in football and track and was also a great baseball star. Later, Mr. Moore entered Morris Brown College where he reached his stride and romped over several crack Southern Conference teams. In addition to his work in the insurance field, Mr. Moore is both a football and baseball official of note. Coach Baker was one of the most versatile athletes in the country during his collegiate days at Virginia State and Clark Colleges. At these institutions he earned letters in track, football, basketball, and tennis, and since leaving college has developed a fine golf game. Since taking over his position at Washington High School, Coach Baker has earned his master’s degree at Hampton Institute. He has made an impressive record in the coaching field, having turned out year after year crack teams in football, basketball, track and golf. High School cagers, who hit the Jack Pot” in coping the Marietta Invitational, Georgia State and South Atlantic Basketball Tournaments. This clearly indicates that the Blue Head Coach L. C. Baker Coach John’ “Rkd” M« ki Coaches Much credit for the phenomenal success of the Washington High School Bulldogs WASHINGTONIAN STAFF First Row (left to right): Nedra Jenkins: Madolyn Sims; Loderick Williams, Associate Editor; William Knowles. Executive Editor; Walter Stublcfield, Editor-in-Chief; Doris Hall; Marie Patterson, Literary Editor. Second Row (left to right): Louise Calloway; Dora Morgan; Arminta Parks: Mat-tie Lamar; Peggy Arnold; Ernestine Yates; Elaine Pace; Tommie Butler, Society Editor. Third Row (left to right): Miriam Walton; Jack Adams, Staff Artist; Ruth Bullock. Feature Editor; Maude Henderson; Robbie Phillips; Ella Mac Gaines. Fourth Row (left to right): Robert Yancey, Photographer; Bennie Colbert, Advertising Manager; Edwin Mosley, Sport Editor; John Traylor, Circulation Manager. On Monument: Hamilton Ingram, Business Manager; James Minor: Talmadgc Murray. Photographer. Page Sixty-five Page Sixty-six TTT T v '1 � ' S SJeG oYJxetiiayy A. T. T. C. At the Big Bomber Plant, there is a section of workers, training for positions as special craftsmen, technical craftsmen and even as Master Technicians. This section is the A. T. T. C. (Atlanta Teacher Training Council), who under the able instruction of Mrs. A. L. Jackson, Miss C. I.ovc, and Mr. G. N. Cornell have made rapid progress along the line of Teaching As A Profession.” It is the hope of the group that even though the Plant is closing one division for a short vacation and repairs, that during the summer months they may continue to better themselves for higher positions. —Rebecca Jackson, President PLANT GUARDIANS (PATROL BOARD) The Patrol Board is composed of those students who intend to see that the simple laws of courtesy and decency are enforced. It has made considerable progress under the supervision of its able advisor, Miss S. M. Cunningham. Because of the whole-hearted cooperation of teachers and most students, we have been able to better conditions on halls and stairways. Recently, a feminine atmosphere has been given to the Board. Several girls who arc skilled in handling other girls who may not respond to readily to boys . . . they will help us reach the goals of good conduct to which we aspire. We wish to express our appreciation to all who have cooperated with us to make our school one of the best in the country. —Nathaniel Linsey, President 1 k P3gc Sixty-nine Page Seventy BOOSTERS © Armstrong - Lunceford • Millinder - Ink Spots I SOUTHEASTERN ARTISTS | 9. Neal MMtcjjMt uf c o B J □ OFFERING THE BEST IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND OPERATING SUNSET CASINO Calloway RALPH MAYES. MANAGER Rochester • Bradshaw cn £ ■ s Greene 1 WILSON REALTY CO. RENT ALS-S ALES -REPAIRS 849 Hunter St.. N.W. RA. 0920 Haugabrooks Funeral Home Res. Phone VE. 6953 Off. 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Glasses Carefully Fitted MAIN 8231 Dr. H. E. Wei ton. Optometrist 238 Auburn Ave., N.E. Atlanta, Ga. 1869 1944 CLARK COLLEGE Atlanta, Georgia Culture for Service This year Clark Cotlogo celebrates its Seventy-fifth Anniversary. For sovanty-flve years it has served the Negro youth of the Nation. Clerk College has an ontiroly new plant, com-lettable dormitory facilities. Beautiful Dining-Room Cafeteria. Student Center. Administration Building with Chapel, library, science laboratories. music studio, audio-visual room, an rooms, student lounges, classrooms and offices. An A class Collage with coutses leading to the Bachelor of Aits. Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Homo Economics do oroos. Clerk College, offers unusual educational opportunities to aspiring young mrni and women at moderate cost. For Information. Address lames P. Brawley, President or Dean A. A. McPheoters Atlanta. Georgia MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE COURSES LEADING TO BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREES WITH THE FOLLOW 1NG DEPARTMENTS REPRESENTED: Biology Business Administration Chemistry Horne Economics Mathematics and Physics Modern Foreign Languages Music Philosophy and Roltgion Physical Education Secretarial Science Social Studies Teachor Training: EJomentary and Secondary WORK ACCREDITED BY SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS Modern Buildings with Standard Equipment Beautiful Campus and Surroundings For Further Information, Write to W. A. FOUNTAIN. JR.. President Page Seventy-three YOUTH, in everything it does, roc for the people and things that are right . That why youth Kw for ice-cold Coca-Cola. It is “right”... in quality ... in taste... and in refreshment. It's the drink that belongs to youth's ritual of refreshment. And there’s reason for this. Ice-cold Coca-Cola has what it takes... a clean, fresh taste .. . unmistakable refreshment. A special blend of flavor-essences merges all the wholesome ingredients of Coca-Cola into an original taste of its own. Just ask for Coca-Cola, or to use its friendly abbreviation. Coke, and you’re in for something special in delicious refreshment. lt'� natural (or popular name to acquire friendly abbreviations. Tliul'i why you bear Coca-Cola .allot Coke. Coca-Cola and Coke mean the tame thing ... thr rcuf thing . . . coming from a single ourcc. and well known to the community . .. .You can spot it every time The best is always the better buy! HOTTI.KD CNDF.R AUTHORITY OF THE COCA COUA CO. BY ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Take A Squint At What We Print THE HOUSE OF MURPHY Printers WAlnut 6319 Page Seventy-tour Autographs We, the diafjJ ( the Gab+teUia+t, aUdJt to- tha+itz Midd. Rada G. Jtatuneb and Ml Ghabled 6. 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