Buchanan High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (Buchanan, GA)

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CLASS HISTORY What a pity that youth is wasted on young people some person once remarked. Maybe those people with, silvery strands in their hair (undoubtedly caused by some of the younger generation we’re told) could make their lives more rewarding if they were to go back to the happy point in life termed youth”, but to our class of '54-youth has not been wasted-it's been a wonderful phase of living- pack- ed to the brim” with so many cherished memories-consisting of so many happy experiences, some of which were not quite so happy, such as the day we came upon a bitter foe-algebra. But to prove our favorite theory that one should always be happy and that a story should end the same way, we finally made the grade.” Taking a long glance down memory lane, we picture a shy group of high school Freshmen wander- ing through the halls of B. H. S. Now, we recall that we were not unlike a flock of birds trying our wings for the first time-and finding that those wings needed to grow stronger before we went very far- to us this meant the painful adjustments that Freshmen usually make. Feelipg closer to dignity, we became Sophomores. This probably stemmed from the fact that we were a step nearer to becoming a senior. That year our boys became some of the best players on the football and basketball teams. Our Christmas party was a wonderful success. Complete with a square dance and square dance caller. As the summer of 1952 merged into autumn, we stepped into the rank of Junior class. We remem- ber that as one of the happiest years of our high school career. The Junior Play. A Pair Of Country Kids” was a hit and a great amount of credit for that was due our director. Mrs. Braley. Our big pro- ject in the Junior year was the Junior and Senior Banquet. The unique theme was Southern Hospitality which was carried out beautifully in the decorations and dress. We supplied the traditional southern hospitality and-southern drawl. Toward the end of the year we selected our class rings-always a mem- orable event. 1953, our last year in high school finally arrived, bringing with it a certain amount of disillusion- ment--being a senior isn't quite so happy as one imagines--there is the problem of college, a career and leaving life-long friends. Then the hectic round of activities that the seniors confront--such as the senior play, parties, selection of invitations and all the last minute preparations before the senior year ends. Class Destination? That question can only be answered by that dim figure called future, but the a mount of success we attain does depend upon individuals. Each of us will go our separate ways. Some of us to college, others will be seen in the various branches of the armed forces. Of course, there will be a majority (or minority) who will walk down the aisle and vast number will begin their careers after graduation. Words are futile when they are used to express four years of laughter, sorrows, and the great ex- perience of sharing and living with people. There is a mutually shared feeling among the rttembers of our class that will live on through the passing years. No matter which course in life we may choose, the worthwhile advice of a well-known author could well be used--”MAKE THE WORLD A BRIGHTER PLACE BECAUSE YOU HAVE LIVED HERE. Those words will be a wonderful beginning for our life story--Let's add the remaining chapter throughout the coming years--Bon Voyage. Gang!

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LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of the SENIOR CLASS of 54” We. the Senior Class, realizing we must soon leave the halls of B.H.S. do hereby will to the Ju- niors, the following-- Jeannine Armstrong leaves to Barbara McKibben her microphone technique--all her radio script to Babs. Hope you can use them. Frances Griffin leaves to Joan Garner her big mouth, don't use it in class, just on the football field, cheerleading, also the secret of letter writing. Vila Pope leaves Billy Baxter her beloved French book, because his is worn out from constant use. Shirley Brown leaves Shirley Pritchard her ability to talk in Miss Head's class without being caught, no worry, she never talks anyway. Billy Hackney leaves Grady Abney his height and ability to fly. Marvin Hammond leaves Bobby Walker his luck at winning in penny-poker. Gerald Willis leaves Jackie Pope his ability to sing, far as he knows she needs it. Billy Joe Skidmore leaves Johnny Edwards his 8 point per game average in Basketball this year, keep the spirit up. Johnny you will soon learn. Bonnie Holcombe leaves her sister, Charlotte her ability to lay out of Mr. Goldin's Health class, especially on test days, keep up the good name, Charlotte. Lynn Dennis leaves Lowell Ayers his ability to control Mrs. Goldin's temper. Mike Mullins leaves Charles McClung his ability to play football and hisaverage of A , as he never had one. Wallace Shaw leaves Larry Murphy his ability to skip Mrs. Driver's Business English Class. Ed Tanner leaves Hoyt Worthy his singing ability and his job as football manager, also his half interest in the pool room. Jimmy Davenport leaves Billy Payton his ability to flirt with all the Senior girls. Bobby Gentry leaves J.F. Brown a pack of his favorite cigarettes, Old Gold. John Payton leaves Shirley Tillman all he can get along without, sorry Shirley you are out of luck. Waylon Goldin leaves Ted Cash his luck at getting Peggy Tillman cause he almost has her anyway. Larry McKibben leaves Dwain Blackman his good luck at thumbing, hope you catch as many rides as Larry has. Jimmy Singleton leaves Sylvia, his sister, the green Chevrolet, maybe Bonnie willget rich and buy him a new one. here's hoping. Roger Chandler leaves Gloria Wise his ability to speak like the rest of the kids at B. H. S. she is learning fast, she stays around with the Cheerleaders. Bobby Hudgins leaves Jimmie Lou Anderson his ability to make good excuses to stay out of Book- keeping. Pank Adams leaves Jerry Hackney his love for the Freshman girls, wonder why Jerry is so interested? Annette Johnson leaves Ann Addison the song, Rags to Riches, hoping she will stay quiet long enough to listen to it. Gwenelle McWhorter leaves Betty Kiser her quiet lady like manners. Bobbie Sue Hagan leaves Shirley Morris her love for anything that wears pants. Shirley Carroll leaves Doris Rutledge her government book, hoping she won't need it. Myra McAfee leaves Bessie Vines her dancing ability, keep your mind off your feet, Bessie. Donald Spearman leaves Russell Green his good luck at opossum hunting. Thelma Gable leaves Melba Bradley her Shorthand Book. Make good use of it!

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CLASS PROPHECY As I gaze into my crystal ball fifteen years ,n the future. I see many of my former classmates making the dreams of theirhigh school days come true. I see Ed Tannersing.ng in a well known q..artet. And there ,s Wallace Shaw who is now settled down in Alabama with his true love. I see he is in the nursery business. Shirley Brown, who used to work in a cafe now owns her own restaurant. My crystal ball grows hazy but I can see Lynn Dennis as the owner of a used car lot. No wonder it was hazy. Out of no where comes Vila Pope who is a fashion designer ,n New York. Ah! There is Frances Griffin as the owner of a beauty shop. What a hair-do. Well. Bonnie Holcombe and Jimmy Singleton are married. What This! Two sets of twins. Let me look more carefully. Is this true? Surely it cannot be but, Ah, Yes! No other than Pank Adams setting out shrubbery on Sarah Morris BuslPs lawn. Ralph Carter and Gerald Willis now come into sight behind the 8 ball. Surely they are in the billard business. Ice Cream, sodas, banana splits, nut sundaes, drinks of all kinds. What's behind all of this? Why no other than Jack Eaves. I wonder how Roland Brown and Lowell Harris are getting along--the last I heard they had moved to Texas to live like Westerners. Back in high school days Marvin Hammond was crazy about baseball. I see he is a very valuable second baseman for the New York Yankees now. Billy Joe Skid- more always was a brain. Now he has replaced Einstien. SurelyYny crystal ball is crazy. No! There is Billy Hackney coaching the Detroit Lions and they are headed for a championship. And there is Roger Chandler pushing a cart down the street with S.C.D. on it. (Street Cleaning Department.) Here is the authoress of our class. I see she is the author of a best seller. She is world-known Jeannine Armstrong. Hark! What is this? Bobby Gentry and Coyal Agan plowing with mules. Boy are they out of date! Oh my. 1 can t even see a future for Myra McAfee. Well now, 1 see Cohen Cash selling crystal Balls. Maybe I'll pay him a visit. I see Thelma Gable in a kings harem. Oh. you kid! Great things are happening. Jimmy Davenport is now a millionaire in the construction work. I can remember when he did work for a paltry sum. My goodness! Ella Mae Harris is still selling peanuts at football games. Her partner is Shirley Carroll indulging in eating up the profit. Annette Johnson is now a distinguished radio star. She plays Orio on the Beulah show. Oh Yes! Larry McKibben is the editor of a news- paper. It Covers Dixie Like the Dew. Who would have thought it. John Payton is now a preacher and also sings in the church quartet. What a voice he has--Like a rusty door. Donald Spearman is a big game trapper up in the north woods. He sells animal skins for currency skins. Oh No! Waylen Goldin is principal at B. H. S. Keeping it in the family, eh! Gwenelle McWhorter is floor lady in the Arrow Sh.rt Shop. I wonder what the “floor is for. What a beautiful theater. No wonder! The pro- prietor is Bobby Hudgins. He runs his own cameras too, the skinflint. I see Bobbie Sue Hagan hauling water across the Sahara Desert for the French Foreign Legion. I wonder how she keeps cool. And my- self. well I guess I'll keep on being a crystal ball gazer if I live after this prophecy. Mike Mullins Prophet