Cheatham County High School - Echo Yearbook (Ashland City, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1954 volume:

5 IE LjX im'0ahv XJuStd' day 0 usis x ms (%iAs j tds fi onc t£ t Lot udt(jed' z uXAfalC' , U , d oc4 Jl Cly p ' CENTRAL HIGH Mf iatt in. xfa THE ECHO ry UZAc i jktMvAdfCs THE ECHO STAFF KNOWLEDGE Hidden from worldly view, but patiently awaiting dis- covery, lies wisdom of centuries in the treasure chests of The Philosophy of Life, yielding, if discovered, the rich reward of true spiritual and material happiness. ''orefore, we, youthful mariners, boarded the good s .tp ECHO,” united in our firm resolve to unearth our treasure, Knowledge. Editor .........................Melonee Adkisson Assistant Editor Bonnie Ford Assistant Editor...................Charley Harris Business Manager....................Sherry Gupton Business Manager ..................Murriel Walker Art Editor......................James Paul Evans Historian ................ Dorothy Jean Balthrop Will Maker .............................Terry Boyd Prophet Mary Margaret Harper P°ct ................................Nancy Tucker Photographer ................... Barbara Johnson Photographer ......................Carolyn Roberts Sports Editor .........................Audrey Bess Sports Editor........................Jimmy Jarrell Sponsor Miss Fannie Lou Barfield THE TALE OF THIS QUEST IS HEREWITH DEPICTED IN THE 1954 THE ECHO YEARBOOK PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ASHLAND CITY, TENNESSEE Six- • ALMA MATER On the city's eastern border, Reared against the sky, Proudly stands our Alma Mater As the years go by. Forward ever be our watchword, Conquer and prevail; Hail to thee, our Alma Mater; Central High, All hail! i Fitting out for the journey caused much anxiety. We consulted the maps of knowledge repeatedly, and received valuable advice from the crew. We fortified ourselves for the dangerous voyage. Before embarking on our arduous voyage of discovery we sought all the information possible about our destination and the dangers to be encountered on our way. All the sciences and the variety of our studies outfitted us for the struggle to come. Serious study keeps us on our course. December 12, 1952, our flag was lowered to half-mast. IN MEMORIAM TO THE COMMODORES Because of their warm understanding . . . because of their genuine interest . . . because of the versatility of one, the gentle guidance of the other . . . because no stone was left unturned in our behalf, we, the Senior Class, dedicate this 1954 edition of The Echo to our sponsors, Miss Fannie Lou Barfield and Mrs. Pinky H. Christian. A TRIBUTE Our principal has given freely of his time and energy in order to help us become better citizens for tomorrow. His efforts have been untiring toward the guidance and direction of this, our Alma Mater. His kindness, patience, and inspiring words as a leader of human minds have pushed us forward toward new horizons. There- fore, we, the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and fifty-four, pay tribute to our principal, Mr. A. Oakley Massey. Respectfully, Senior Class THE SKIPPER AND CREW FACULTY A. O. Massey Principal EXPERIENCED MARINERS GUIDED US annie Lou Barfield History, Sociology Nate Bastian Agriculture, Science Mrs. Pinky H. Christian English, Speech, Latin Mrs. Effie Mae Fielder English Frances Fults Home Economics iIrs. Nannie Harris English Mrs. Evelyn Henley Mrs. Gladys Jackson Girls’ Physical Education, Music, Mathematics Biology Jimmy Maxey Agriculture Mrs. Rebecca Morse Science, Mathematics, Home Economics Granville Pack General Business, Mathematics Mrs. Beatrice Sanders Commercial Subjects Ralph Spangler Physical Education, Football and Basketball Coach Mrs. Frances Yusk Librarian THE LOG We, the Freshman Class of '50, set our sails four years ago in a new high school building and fortunately we were not as green as most Fresh- men. We learned our way around together. There were one hundred and twenty-four of us, all proud as punch to be the first Freshman Class in the new building. Murriel Walker was elected president of the class, and Miss Holman and Mr. Farmer were our sponsors. Two of our girls were elected cheerleaders that year and one girl and five boys were placed on the basketball squads. Five of our boys made the football squad. As Freshmen we were getting our share of school honors. As we entered our second year feeling a little more sure of ourselves, things began popping even though our class had fallen down to ninety- six members. Mr. Jimmy Maxey, Miss Sue Johnson, and Mr. Nate Bastian were elected as our sponsors, while Jimmy Evans was elected president of our class. Three of our girls were elected cheerleaders and we were well represented in basketball as well as football. Sherry Gupton was elected Homecoming Queen and Sandra Craig was the attendant from our class. We all enjoyed a big hayride that year that will never be forgotten. Our Junior year began with a boom. Miss Frances Fults, “Miss” Pinky Christian, and Mr. Jimmy Maxey were elected as our sponsors. Ben Shearron was chosen as class president. In Jan- uary the annual magazine sale campaign came up and we emerged with the highest sales in the school's history with the grand total of $1,738.18. Naturally, we were very proud of this. We out- numbered the other classes in cheerleaders with five on the list that year. Paul Langston and Leonard Hinkle were elected Co-captains of the football team and again Sherry was elected Foot- ball Queen, Dot Balthrop serving as class attend- ant. Our play in May was certainly a success with “Miss” Pinky as director. Finally, prepa- rations for the Junior-Senior banquet began. Every one was excited getting ready for the big event which was to be held at Montgomery Bell Inn. Then it was time to order our class rings. Our hearts were in our mouths. Could we wait till next year? September, 1953, finally crept around and we were back at school with more dignity than ever. We were Seniors now. Ben Shearron was again elected president of the class with Miss Fannie Lou and “Miss” Pinky as our sponsors. Melo- nce Adkisson was elected Editor of the annual and we immediately started selling ads and an- nuals. We were working toward the biggest and best annual ever published in Central High School, something different and unusual. With the coming of the dawn of each new day, we, the Senior Class of '54, are aware of the fact that our zero hour is fast approaching and soon we must make our exit. For twelve years we have worked toward but one goal, that goal being graduation. Now that the sands in the hourglass are running low, and as we take our places in a more complex society, we shall continue to keep our faces ever toward the sun so that the shadows will fall behind. Class Historian Dorothy Jean Balthrop FIRST CLASS PASSENGERS SENIOR OFFICERS AND SPONSORS President ............................Ben Shearron Vice-President .......................Mickey Smith Secretary......................Martha Jean Williams Treasurer ............................Audrey Bess Sponsor...................Miss Fannie Lou Barfield Sponsor.......................Mrs. Pinky Christian Sponsor...........................Mr. Nate Bastian Classes Melonee Aokisson r.n.A., - ----X. v -• • start, 2; Ora- matic Club, 2; Pres Club. 2. 3; 4-H Club. 1 iMustc Club, 2; Student Council, 3. 4: Editor, The Echo, 4; Beta Club. 4; Most Intellectual Girl, 4; Valedictorian, 4. Terry Allen Beta Club. 2, 3, 4; Student Council, 2, 4: F.F.A.,1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary, 3; Phys. Ed. Club, 2, 3. Dorothy Jean Balthrop F.H.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. President, 4; Cheerleader, 2. 3, 4; Letter Club, 2, 3, 4: Home Room Secretary, 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff, 4; Football Queen Attendant. 3; Play Cast, 3; Dramatic Club, 2; Music Club, 2. Jimmy Barnett Home Room President, 1; F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Sentinel, 3; F.F.A. Reporter, 4; State Farmer Degree, 3; F.F.A. National Delegate, 3; F.F.A. Parliamentary Proce- dure Team, 3, 4; F.F.A. Parliamentary Dis- trict Champs, 3, 4; Beta Club, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. Club. 2: Folk Game Club, 3; Harvest King Attendant, 4; Best Personality, Boy, Glendon Batey F.F.A., 1, 2; Reading Club, 2. Bobby Batts F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club, 1. SENIOR Roberta Sue Batts F.H.A., 1; Reading Club, 2. Audrey Bess F.H.A.. 1, 2; Beta Club. 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Letter Club. 4; Class Secretary, 4; Annual Staff, 4; Office Staff, 4; Football Attendant, 4; Wittiest Girl, 4; Music Club, 2. Charles Bidwell F.F.A., 1, 2, 3. 4; Phys. Ed. Club. 3; F.F.A. Secretary. 2; F.F.A. President, 2. 4; Foot- ball. 2; F.F.A. State Farmers Degree, 3; F.F.A. Parliamentary Procedure Team, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Parliamentary District Champs, 3. 4; Sergeant-at-Arms, 2. Jackie Binkley F.H.A., 1. 2, 3; Dramatic Club, 2; Science Club, 1; Phys. Ed. Club, 3. Thomas E. Binkley F.F.A., 4. Terry Boyd F.F.A., 2, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 1, 2; Wit- ticst Boy, 4; Annual Staff, 4. CLASS Bettina Bracey F.H.A., 1, 2; Dramatic Club, 2; 4-H Club, 1; Library Staff, 2. Laverne Bracey F.H.A.. 1, 2, 3; Religious Club, 2; Friend- liest Girl, 4. Bonxy Bradley F.H.A.. 1, 2. 4; Home Room President, 2, 3; Student Council, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club. 3, 4; Beta Club President, 4: Dramatic Club, 2; Office Staff. 3; Press Club, 2, 3; Best Personality, Girl, 4. Betty Sue Brinkley F.H.A., 1, 2, 3; Religious Club, 2; Home Room Treasurer, 4. Faye Chambliss F.H.A, Queen Attendant 1, 2, 3; Religious Club. 2; Harvest 3: Most Beautiful. 4. Randall Chandler F.F.A.. 1, 2. 3. 4; F.F.A. Secretary, 2; Class Secretary, 2; Class Vice-President, 3; Most Handsome, 4. SENIOR Larry Christy F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4. Barbara Crocker F.H.A., 1, 2, 3; Religious Club, 2. Arnold Dozier 3, 4; Phys. E 1. Club, 2, 3. Connie Dozier F.F.A., 1, 2. 3, 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 1, 2 Basketball, I. Jo Betsy Dozier 1, 2, 3; Phys. Ed. Club, 2 Basketball Manager, 3. James P. Evans F.F.A., 1, 2. 3, 4; Service Club Boys’ Vice- President, 2; F.F.A. Sentinel, 4;’ F.F.A. Parliamentary District Champs, 4; Art Ed- itor, The Echo, 4. CLASS Jimmy Evans F.F.A., 1. 2. 3, 4; Class President. 2; Sci- ence Club Treasurer. 2; F.F.A. Treasurer, 2. 4; F.F.A. Parliamentary Procedure Team, 3, 4; State Farmer Degree, 3; F.F.A. Parliamentary District Champs, 3, 4. Bonnie Ford F.H.A.. 1. 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 2, 3; Office Staff, 4: Assistant Editor, The Echo, 4; Most Popular Girl, 4. Sherry Gupton Cheerleader, 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council, 1; Harvest Queen Attend- ant, 1; Letter Club, 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. Queen Attendant. 2; Dramatic Club, 2; Football Queen, 2. 3; Music Club, 2, 4; F.H.A. Photographer, 3; Play Cast, 3; Business Manager. The Echo, 4; Music Club Secretary and Treasurer, 4; F.H.A. Parliamentarian, 4; Miss C.H.S., 4. Willard Gupton F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 1, 2. Mary Margaret Harper Library Staff, 1, 2; Home Room. Secretary and Treasurer, 1; Home Room President, 2; F.H.A., 1, 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. Parliamentarian, 3: F.H.A. Vice-President. 2; Press Club, 3; Phys. Ed. Club, 3; Student Council Secre- tary and Treasurer. 4; Office Staff, 4; Beta Club. 4; Annual Staff, 4; Most Likely to Succeed, Girl, 4. Charley Harris F.F.A., 1; Class Vice-President, 1; Basket- ball, 1; Student Council, 4; Assistant Edi- tor, The Echo, 4; Best All-Around Boy, 4; Home Room President. 4; Beta Club, 4. SENIOR Forrest R. Harris F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Reading Club, 1; Phys. Ed. Club, I. Jacky Harris F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 2, 3. 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 1, 2; Most Athletic Boy, 4; Letter Club, 3, 4; F.F.A. Sentinel, 2, 3. Barbara Jane Head F.H.A., 1, 2; Phys. Ed. Club, 3: Religious Club, 2; Office Staff, 3, 4; 4-H Club, 2. Leonard Hinkle Letter Club, 1, 2. 3, 4; Football, 1, 2, 3. 4; Co-Captain, Football, 3, 4; Music Club Vice- President, 4; Press Club, 2, 3; F.F.A., 1; Most Valuable Football Player, 3; Play Cast, 3; Most Popular Boy, 4. CLASS June Harris F.H.A., 1, 2, 3; Phys. Ed. Club, 2, 3; Bas- ketball, 1, 2, 3. Terry Harris F.F.A.. 1. 2, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 1, 2; Beta Club, 2, 3, 4; Friendliest Boy, 4; Basketball, 1. Robert Hewitt Service Club, 2; 4-H Club, 3; Asscmblj Pianist, 1, 2, 3, 4. Jimmy Jarrell F.F.A., 1, 2. 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 2: Lct- tcr dub, 2, 3 4; Football, 1. 2. 3. 4; Sports Editor, The Echo, 4; Music (hub, 4. Jimmy Jinnette Phys. Ed. Club, 1, 2; F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club, 4. Barbara Johnson Student Council. 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter Club, 2, 3. 4; Music Club, 4; Service Club, 2; F.H.A., 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. Secretary, 4; Cheerleader. 2, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2; Play Cast, 3; Annual Staff, 4; Best All-Around Girl, 4; Office Staff, 4; Music Club President, 4. Dalton Jordan F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4: Service Club, 2; Phys. Ed. Club, 3; Reading Club, 2. Wayne Justice F.F.A., 1. 2, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 2. SENIOR 7 Paul Langston Student Council, 1, 2, 4; Student Council President, 4; Football, 1, 2. 3. 4; All L.C.V. Conference, Football. 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; All-Tournament. Basketball, 3. 4; Letter Club, 1. 2. 3, 4; Press Club. 2; Play Cast, 3; Baseball, 1; Music Club, 2; Sergcant-at- Arms, 1, 3; Mr. C.H.S., 4; Dramatics Club, 2. M. F. McDaniel F.F.A., 1, 2. 3, 4. Tenney Morris Reading Club, 3; Phys. Ed. Club, 2; F.H.A., 1; Best Groomed Girl, 4. Martha Katherine Neville F.H.A., 1; Phys. Ed. Club, 1, 2; Reading Club. 3. Gordon Nicholson F.F.A., 1, 2, 3; Most Intelligent Boy, 4. Bobby Odom F.F.A., 2. 3. 4; Football, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Track Team, 3. 4; I.ctter Club, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 2; High-Jump Champ, 3. CLASS Marvin Perry F.F.A., 3, 4. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 4; Basketball, Carolyn Roberts Beta Club, 2, 3. 4; Press Club, 2. 3: Cheer, leader. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 2; Music Club, 2, 4: Music Club Scrficant-at-Arms, 4; Let- ter Club, 3, •� ; F.H.A., I, 2, 4; Play Cast. 3; Annual Staff, 4; Student Council, 4; Of- fice Staff, 2. Barbara Sue Rose F.H.A., 1, 2, 3; Music Club, 2; Library Staff. 2. Bonnie Jo Sanders FJf.A., 1. 2; Phys. Ed. Club. 2; Readin Club, 3; Music Club, 3. Mary E. Sanders Play Cast. 3; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Most Athletic Girl, 4; Letter Club, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club. 2: 4-H Club, 1, 2. Ben Shearron F.F.A., 1, 2. 3, 4; F.F.A. Reporter, 2; F.F.A. Secretary. 3, 4; Beta Club, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club. Vice-President, 4; Student Coun- cil, 2, 3, 4; Student Council Vice-President, 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 3; Class President, 3, 4; F.F.A. Parliamentary Procedure Team, 3, 4; F.F.A. Parliamentary District Champs, 3. 4; Basketball, 3, 4; F.H.A. Beau, 4; F.F.A. District Secretary, 3; Most Likely to Succeed, Boy, 4. SENIOR Bobby Shores Music Club, 2; F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4. Mickey Smith Basketball. 1. 2. 3. 4; Beta Club. 2: Letter Club. 2. 3. 4; Play Cast, 3: F.F.A.. 1. 2. 3. 4; F.F.A. Vice-President 3. 4; Class Scr- gcant-at-Arms. 2: Class Vice-President, 4; Football. 2. 3; F.F.A. Parliamentary Pro- cedure Team, 3, 4; Lower Cumberland F.F.A. Sub-District President, 4. Marvel Lee Suell F.F.A.. 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 3, 4. Nancy Ethel Tucker Beta Club. 2, 3, 4; Student Council, 2, 3,'4; Press Club Assistant Editor, 2, 3; F.H.A.. I. 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club, 3; Band, 1, 2; Home Room President, 3. 4; Annual Staff, 4; Beta Club Secretary, 4. Glenn Vann F.F.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Vice-Presi- dent, 2; Music Club, 4. Murriel Walker Class President, 1; Dramatic Club, 2; Letter Club, 2, 3. 4; Class Sergeant-at- Arms, 3; Business Manager, The Echo, 4: Play Cast, 3. CLASS Elbert Weatherford F.F.A., 1, 2, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 2, 3; Best Groomed Boy, 4. Martha Jean Williams F.H.A., 1. 2; Press Club, 2, 3; Beta Club, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Treasurer, 3; Student Council Girls’ Vice-President, 4; D.A.R. Representative. 4; Class Treasurer, 4; Har- vest Queen Attendant, 4; Salutatorian, 4. David Woodall Football, 1: Baseball, 1; Track Team, 2, 3, 4; Phys. Ed. Club, 2; Square Dance Club, Seniors Not Pictured Charles Boyd Raymond Russell SENIOR CLASS THROUGH THE SPYGLASS Name Nickname Pet Saying Weakness Melonee Adkisson Nicky” Brother! Man!! Convertibles Dorothy Balthrop “Dot” Good grief! Football heroes Roberta Sue Batts “Susie” I'll swanny! Talking when I shouldn't Audrey Bess Oogie” I didn’t do it! My tongue Jackie Bixkley Lucy Lou Holy cow! Giggling Bettixa Bracey Tena” Ho boy! School Laverne Bracey “Due” Oh, Yea! Loud mouth Helen Yvonne Bradley Bonny” Goodness! Too slow Betty Sue Brinkley “Susie” Gol-le! Giggling Faye Chambliss “Blondic” Cheek that! Talking too much Barbara Crocker Babs” Good lands! Shorthand Jo Betsy Dozier “Bet” I’m starved! Donald Bonnie Ford “Flop” You don’t know, do you? Senior boys Sherry Gupton Gup” You had better believe it! Richard Mary Margaret Harper Monnie” Whecccccccecc! Talking too much Helen June Harris Junebug” I did not! Giggling Barbara Jane Head Janie” Aw, shoot! Making reports Barbara Johnson “Babs” You old fuddy duddy! Football players Tenney Morris “Tiny” You don’t say! American History Martha Neville Cordy” No kiddin'! English Carolyn Roberts “Lulu Gal-lc! Mickey- Sue Rose “Susie Belle” Oh, gosh! Talking before people Bonnie Sanders Banny” Good 'gracious 1 Not talking enough Mary Ethel Sanders Squirt” My cow! Boys Nancy Tucker “Nant'ny” Boy! Laughing too much Martha Jean Williams “Marty I figured that! Tongue Mary Fred Williams “Sissy” Shucks! Talking too much Terry Allen Terrence” Next! Failure to get dates Jimmy Barnett “Dud” Scoot over here, Baby! Curved figures Glendon Batey “Guinea” Shoot, fire! English Borby Batts “Batts Gosh! Bookkeeping Charles L. Bidwell Luster” I didn’t do it! Beautiful women Thomas Binkley Tommy” Goodness! Making good English grades English teachers Terry Boyd “Joe” By George! Randall Chandler “Bumstead” What? Incorrect English Larry Christy The Kid” An, man! Reading Arnold Dozier Sack” Doggone itl English Connie Dozier Pop” I don't know! History James Paul Evans Jam-up What do you know? Food Jimmy Evans “George” What did you say? Blondes and brunettes Willard Gupton “Mutt I ain’t! Clarksville girls Charlie Ray Harris ••I � fty” Do tell! Pretty Senior girls Forrest Harris “Idle” How about that! Conchin Jacky Harris Spivey” I'll be dog! Being so big Terry Harris “Shorty” I be doggone! Sophomore girls Robert Hewitt “Bob Good Heavens! Jazz Leonard Hinkle “Hinkle Flooty-do! Girls under 80 Jimmy Jarrell “Jim” By George! Girls Dalton Jordan “Shorty” Pity, you say! Books Wayne Justice Pop” Precisely! A certain girl Paul Langston Flattop Atta boy! Coaches M. F. McDaniel “Slick” I do say! History Gordon Nicholson “D “Ain’t!” Money Bobby Odom “Legs” Sure, why not! Blondes Marvin Perry Fat” Perry Do others before they do you! Mind Raymond Russell Russell” I don't know! Girls Ben Shearron Shorty” Cat hair! Blondes and brunettes Bobby Shores Joe” Does anybody know? Brunettes Mickey Smith “Pretty Boy Floyd” “Bubber” Good night! Carolyn Marvel Lee Suell Very f tinny I Brain Glenn Vann Pee Wee” By George! Eyes Murriel Walker “Fuzz” Ding-Dong! East Robertson girls Elbert Weatherford “Red” I’U be jump up and set Brains Waydell Williams Wus” Don’t fool me! English David Woodall “Woody” Very funny! Brains Ambition To marry a man with plenty of dough To marry a football hero and have twins Be a good Christian homemaker To be an airline hostess Go to Mexico To live to be 99 To get a job To live a true Christian life To be something I ain't To get a job To be more friendly To own a home of my own Live, learn and do well To have six kids To serve humanity To get a job To be a good homemaker To be a striking young Phys. Ed. teacher To be a Phys. Ed teacher To get out of school and get a job To be a private secretary To get a job To be a secretary To be a girls’ basketball coach To be like Mrs. Nancy Jackson Be a homemaker To finish school To be a bachelor till I’m married Own a Cadillac To live and die To travel To succeed To be a Five Star general To be a horse doctor doctor To travel To travel Truck driver Auto racer Farmer Go out and discover a new world Own a Lincoln To sec the world To be a husband To get a diploma To be mayor of Sweet Home Be the new librarian Professional baseball player To be a second crazylcgs To be a farmer To be a boxer To be an All-American Mechanic To succeed To play football for Los Angeles Rams Finish high school To be a farmer To be another Babe Ruth Race driver To be a good husband To be a cowboy To be a doctor To graduate To fly a Jet backwards To graduate Professional baseball player BEYOND THE HORIZON My dear diary, I really have neglected you lately so I am going to tell you everything that has happened for the past two days. I was about to relax after instructing my maids concerning their chores in my home in New Orleans when, suddenly, the knocker sounded. Who do you suppose it was? Preceded by my butler, Leonard Hinkle, in walked that glamorous, world-famous movie star—Dorothy Jean Balthrop —better known today as “Pam” Balthrop. I almost fell out of my chair for I hadn’t seen Dot in almost twelve years. That mink cape she was wearing couldn't spell anything but success! After a complimentary ex- amination of my two children, tongues began to clack. Dot was almost as excited as I over our school reunion, which was to be held the next night in the famous Hewitt Jazz Room in the New Orleans Hotel. Robert Hewitt has done so well with his Jazz Band that today nearly all of the social leaders of America engage him for their big formats. In response to Dot’s query about those who had already arrived in town, I began telling her of all who had already been to see us. Even the President has been in, and the office hasn’t changed Ben Shearron one bit. He came in like a breeze last night and let me tell you, he is more mischievous than ever.” Ben said that Laverne Bracey, Laverne Raymer, it is now, is his pri- vate secretary, while Faye Chambliss, who married the English ambassa- dor. is in turn Lavcrnc’s private secretary. He also knew that Sue Sanders’ husband, Terry Harris, stays in Honolulu most of the time since he owns the famous “Binga—Banga—Bunga” vacation resort there. At this point in our conversation the knocker sounded again, and Leon- ard led in two of the best-dressed girls I have ever seen. Dot jumped up and cried “Bonnie” and I did the same. To my astonishment they were two of the “Bonnies” of our class. Bonnie Ford, now with a wonderful husband and a large Texas ranch, and Bonny Bradley, better known as “Young Mrs. Cannon.” Both girls hold jobs with the Texas State De- partment of Public Welfare. From all reports given me by Raymond Russell, who, by the way, is the Lone Star State's Senator, both girls arc doing well. We were talking so fast that we hardly noticed Leonard’s entrance into our drawing room with a tall, very masculine-looking man, who was talking so fast to Leonard that I began to wonder if he were Chinese. With him was a rather short, dark, and handsome man. A bell rang in my mind and before I knew it, I was hugging Paul Langston, the world- famous athlete, and his manager, Murricl Walker. Paul was leaving the next week for Switzerland to represent the United States in Olympic Sports, and Murriel seemed rather worried for fear he would never get Paul home again because of the beautiful women wrestlers who would be there. Dot decided to return to her hotel since she had a dinner engagement with Bobby Odom, who was playing professional baseball with the Yankees, and with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jennings Smith, the former Caro- lyn Roberts and Mickey.” Dot reported that the Smiths had a large dairy and three sets of twins. Doing well, aren't they, dear diary? Just as Dot was leaving, she met Elbert Weatherford. Elbert is the most prosperous petroleum dealer in the South. With him were Mr. and Mrs. Marvel Lee Sucll—the boy we used to know as “Bubber.” I understand he is serving his second term as Cheatham County Judge. The next night in the famous, gaily decorated Hewitt Jazz Room, my husband started to check his hat and my cape and who do you suppose the hat check girl was? A cute, lively gal by the name of Barbara Johnson. She was working here regularly and coining the tips fast and furiously. Suddenly the curtain went up, and there were the noted comedians, Terry Boyd and Audrey Bess. Terry and Audrey teamed up about six years ago, and now they arc more popular than Jack Benny and Mary Livingston ever dared to be. Terry Allen is their sponsor. It seems Terry inherited a good deal of money from a great, great uncle that he didn’t even know he had when he was in high school. Now he sponsors two-thirds of the T.V. programs. Just as the program was about to come to an end, a couple sat down at our table—Mr. Charlie Ray Harris, the owner of Harris Space Lines, and his pretty wife, the former Miss Martha Jean Williams. Martha and I settled down to talk and I found out that she was no longer living on Earth, but on the planet Mars. She informed me that living condi- tions were much cheaper there. I asked Martha what Charles Bidwcll and Barbara Jane Head were doing now. Charles was living in California where he owned two of the largest ranches in the world. He supervises them from his private plane. Barbara Head and Betty Sue Brinkley arc teaching school at Ashland City. Betty Sue is head of the English Department and Barbara is the director of physical education. Neither girl is wed as yet. I inquired about the attractive photographer who was taking so many pictures and to my amazement I found out that she was Martha Neville, one of the best photographers in Dixie. In fact, she has so much business that she had to hire Bonnie Sanders as her private secretary. A most unusual sight then appeared in front of my eyes. It was a strikingly beautiful girl with “blue hair.” After summoning enough courage, I extended a welcome and to my surprise it was Mcloncc Adkisson! At the present time Melonce is engaged as editor of the Netv York Tribune. Mclonec was able to inform me that Nancy Tucker was a missionary and now behind the Iron Curtain. Jimmy Evans, her fourth husband, was in Africa employed as an agricultural expert. I was in turn able to tell Mcloncc about Glcndon Batey and his dainty wife, the former Roberta Sue Batts. Glendon is president of Falls Business College, and Roberta is very busy making him a good wife. Glendon has a great deal of friendly rivalry because Bettina Bracey is president of Nashville Business College and she has really done a great deal for the college. Up to our ever-increasing group walked James Dudley Barnett (Jimmy- Dud) looking very prosperous and as happy as ever. He was passing out diamonds from his mine in Brazil. I learned that old Ashland City is growing steadily. Bobby Batts and Gordon Nicholson have built a huge department store like Macy's and they have even installed roller coasters instead of escalators. Later, while dancing, Jimmy Jarrell cut in. He told me he was going to play with the Cleveland Browns this fall. He still plays center. I happened to notice in the rear of the room two gentlemen with very polished manners. I discovered they were the Dozier cousins, Arnold and Connie, who now own and operate the Ashland City Boot Factory. After the dance was over, I bumped into a charming man and his wife, the former Sherry Gupton and her husband, Richard Harris. They were just back from Canada with their six children. Richard had been stationed there for the past three years. You see, he has made a career of the Marines. And, by the way, Thomas Binkley and Forrest R. Harris are also in business (real estate) in Washington. D. C. In fact they control most of the property there. I spotted June and Jacky Harris and was on my way over to sec them when I tangled with a good-looking red-headed man, David (Woody) Woodall. Woody is a traveling salesman and has already circled the globe twelve times. I excused myself from Woody and continued to wind my way over to June and Jacky. Jacky had his wife, Patricia, with him, but I under- stood June to say her husband was so busy operating his new business in Coopertown that he wasn’t able to come. Pat and Jacky operate a swanky restaurant in the Sweet Home Community. By way of the grapevine I learned that James Paul Evans is now an Ag. teacher in our old Alma Mater. My husband struck up a conversation with Glenn Vann, and I learned, just by listening, that Wayne Justice has a full-time job teaching in the Engineering Department at Austin Peay. Glenn is a very prosperous and popular veterinarian in Cheatham County while M. F. McDaniel is his efficient assistant. Glenn informed me that Dalton is pastor of a church in Maine. He also told me that Jackie Binkley was the society editor and Mary Fred Williams the sports reporter for the Nashville Tennessean. Sue Rose is employed by the paper, too. According to Glenn, Susie is still as sassy as ever. Glancing toward a side window, I noticed two smoggy-looking charac- ters in overalls. Smog plus overalls adorned Jimmy Jinnette and Bobby Shores, night watchmen! After a cloud of smoke cleared away from the cigar-puffer next to me, I was able to distinguish that well-known Hollywood producer, Larry Christy, who by the way, produced Dot’s latest film. With him, under a very unique hat, was one of the loveliest women. She turned out to be Barbara Crocker, who has taken Hedda Hopper’s place in Hollywood. I was later informed that Willard Gupton and Waydell Williams have taken over the Harris and Haynes Garage in Ashland City and arc mak- ing quite a success of the business. However, Marvin Perry and Charles Boyd give them a good bit of competition on the other side of town. They own and operate the Ford Motor Company. Later in the evening someone gently took me by the arm. Who was it? No one but dear old Mary Ethel Sanders. Yes, she is still a “Miss,” playing ball with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Team. Mary- had just arrived home from a tour of South America. From her I learned that Jo Betsy Dozier now had so many little Doziers that she had to hire a registered nurse to care them. (The nurse is Tenney Morris.) After refreshing my makeup, I went to find my husband and found him deep in conversation with Randall (Jeff) Chandler. His wife told me that Jeff was Governor of Tennessee and was running for re-election. There, dear diary. I’ve told you all. It was nice to meet all my former classmates, but it is even nicer to relive my meetings with you. And as the years go by, that reliving will take on a precious flavor all its own. So, for now, it’s adieu-----------. Lest you forget, Mary Margaret Harper J) J J J J J J J J r7kZ7 i f V vi a y cue. rOs r f fine UJd' ( ? o 4 Jgoure Starred us fur poLre-n'ts fail Or {after S Over I'fe s h cLisG. $ oc b y .____re c I !fu( sea. us Q. id bare Salutatorian and D. A. R. Representative MARTHA JEAN WILLIAMS Miss C. H. S. SHERRY GUPTON Shipboard life held many agreeable moments that helped to enliven the recurring calms on our voyage to the treasure island. PAUL LANGSTON High honors were bestoived and outstanding personalities selected from the First Class Passengers. kJk b Most Likely to Succeed MARY MARGARET HARPER and BEN SHEARROf Best Personality BONNY BRADLEY and JIMMY BARNETT SECOND CLASS PASSENGERS JUNIOR OFFICERS AND SPONSORS President ....... Vice-President ... Secretary........ Treasurer ....... Sergeant-at-Arms Photographer ... Photographer . Sponsor......... Sponsor......... Sponsor......... .......Lopez Lockert ..........Robert Yusk Lou Lavonne Williams ............Tom Shaw .......Ronald Brown .......Betty Woodson .......Reese Powell Mrs. Frances Yusk . Miss Frances Fults ....Mr. Jimmy Maxey JUNIORS Mary Sue Balthrop Shirley Balthrop Charles Binkley Della Ruth Binkley Donald Binkley Jack Bowker Jimmy Boyd Ronald Louis Brown Frances Carney Virginia Carney Wilson Carney Nancy Carroll Frances Case Carrie Chance Ray Christy Leonard Crouch Patsy Cushman Gladys Davis Alton Denney Jo Ann Dishmon June Empson Hughes Eley Peggy Ann Evans Sarah Evans Jane Farmer Betty Felts Jean Felts Bobby Ford Lois Gibbs Lucille Gunn Billy Gupton Ann Hall Mary Elizabeth Church James A. Clifton Margaret Com perry Betty Jean Cooksey Jerry Corlew JUNIORS Sue Carolyn Harris Kaye Hewitt Lewis Hooper Margaret Hooper Patricia Hunter Wava Ann Jarrell Patricia King Lopez Lockert Ray Lovell Jean McCormack Billie Sue McMahan Farris Moore Dee Dee Murphy Fred Nicholson Jerry Nicholson Christine Osborne Betty Perry Jeanne Perry Nancy Perry John Primm Jean Raymer Elizabeth Reed Tom Shaw Betzi Shephard Malinda SnoRES Billy Sykes Norma June Travis Ella Belle Tucker Marie Walker Loreda Waymon Marie Weakley Charles Williams Lou Lavonne Williams Voncile Williams Patricia Winters Betty Woodson Robert Yusk Juniors Not Pictured Billie Carney Jack England WlNFORD FAMBROUGn Harold Griffin Don Harris James Lancaster ■ SOPHOMORE OFFICERS AND SPONSORS President ............................Anne Allen Vice-President ....................Charles Boyte Secretary and Treasurer.....................Jamie Stone Scrgeant-at-Arms ....................W. A. Talley Scrgeant-at-Arms ...........................Jimmy Doughten Sponsor......................Mrs. Gladys Jackson Sponsor......................Mr. Ralph Spangler SOPHOMORE Anne Allen Jewel Baker Bonnie Balthrop Nancy Batson Gayle Batts Myra Batts Bernice Bess John Blair Johnny Borum Ronnie Boyd Charles Boyte -Larry Bracey Betty Ruth Bugg Aubrey Burgess Nancy Cannon Harold Casey Royce Chambliss Barbara Chockley Cynthia Corlew Faye Craig Ray Crocker Christine Davidson Marjorie Day Jimmy Doughten Max Dozier Sandra Dunn Harold Eley Katrina England Louis Evans Louise Evans Ervin Farley Judy Faulx Anne Felts James Ray Ford Hester Gibbs Ruby Gower Roy Griffin Clifton Gupton Peggy Gupton Buddy Harris Eldon Harris Garvis Harris Jean Harris Jean Frances Harris Martha Harris Billie Sue Herndon Bonnie Sue Herron Faye Hewitt Barbara Hooper Stella Hooper Paul Hudgens Anne Hunter Betty Lou Hunter CLASS Lila Sue Jenkins James E. Johnson Larry Jones Freeman Jordan Helen Justice Verner Knight Travis Knox Frances Krantz Marvis Krantz Mary Anne Lovell Peggy Jane Lovell Lois McCarver Donnie McCool Franklin Meadows Roy Mosier Peggy Sue Newman Sue Carolyn Nicholson Terry Nicholson Willie Ray Nicholson Melvin Oliver Billy Pace Norma June Pardue Peggy Sue Parker Janice Pegram Shelby Jean Pentecost Frankie Jean Perry Roy Perry Geraldine Phillips W. B. Reed Zulene Reeder Betty Joyce Rose Beverly Russell James Paul Sanders Jewel Sanders Sue Ann Sanders Eugene Scott Glenn Shivers Billy Smith Jo Anne Stack Jamie Stone Jerry Street W. A. Talley Douglas True Harry Tucker John Tucker Bonnie Turner Shelby Vann Jane Walker Bruce Williams Gwen Williams Robert Williams Peggy Winfrey Ray Winters Bliss Woodall Sophomores Not Pictured Paul Binkley Charles Carney Nell Frances Hanley Kenneth Mayo Willard Perry Raymond Rose Earnest Rose Barbara Weakley Orval Winters OUR BAGGAGE FRESHMAN OFFICERS AND SPONSORS President .....................................Delcia Tomlin Vice-President .........................Wayne Smith Secretary........................Alma Jean Griffin Treasurer....................................Margaret Binkley Sponsor......................Mrs. Effie Mae Fielder Sponsor......................Mrs. Beatrice Sanders Sponsor.........................Mrs. Evelyn Henley FRESHMAN Martha Sue Adcox Laverne Adkins Franklin Allen Barbara Jean Anderson Margie Askins H. F. Batts Travis Batts Milbry Biggs Elsie Binkley Margaret Binkley Phillip Binkley Ray Binkley Shelby Binkley Wilma Jean Binkley Douglas Boyd Faye Bracey Eari. Bradley Laura Burnette Joyce Cannon Melba Cannon Thomas Carney Vera Ann Carney Mary Margaret Chambliss Ann Chandler Janice Clifton Ruby Comperry Donald Crotzer Sue Dickerson Frederick Durst Henry Elliott Jean Ellis Joyce Ellis Kenneth Ellis Joe Empson Sterling Fambrough Myra Faulx Donald Felts Ernest Felts Geraldine Felts Rebecca Ann Felts Jane Frazier Dale Gafford Robert Gibson Bill Gregory Donna Gregory Alma Jean Griffin Novella Griffin Mary Anne Gupton Ruth Harper Edward Denvile Harris Martha Ann Harris Richard Harris Sarah Head CLASS Wayne Head Nancy Highers Bobbie Sue Hooper Harold Hooper G. W. Hunter, Jr. Wallace James Brooks Jarrell Clyde Jarvis Johnny Jennette Juanita Johnson Jo Ann Knight Grace Krantz June Krantz Helen Landrum Patty Sue Lewis Delmar Ray McCarver Wayne McCormack David Melton Juanita Mills Evelyn Morris Nancy Morris Patricia Myers Frances Nicholson Larry Nicholson Jimmy Pace Kathleen Pardue Alfred Perry Annette Perry Betty Joyce Perry Joyce Perry Paul Perry Jimmy Rediker Jackie Reed Barbara Jean Reeves Jenell Reeves Peggy Jean Ryman Jean Sheffield Sue Ann Shivers Jerry Simpson Ann Smith Wayne Smith Susie Stroud Betty Joyce Teasley Delcia Tomlin Grace Jewell Vann Linda Wall Jimmy Watson Sue Weakley Edward Weiher Marvis West Carlene Williams Harvey Wilson Mary E. Woodall Freshmen Not Pictured B. F. Jordan Ann Lane Douglas Simpson Harold Wayman Johnnie Wayman Allen Williams I j vyrfif ♦ rfrrr'? 1� 1 WUlfW'Wir ■■■ BAND Director Mr. Peter S. Chido As we unfurled the sails and hoisted anchor we found life on board a ceaseless round of activity. Work there was aplenty; we learned the ship’s routine and combined daily tasks with hours of grateful relaxation. FUTURE HOMEMAKER' OF AMERICA President............Dorothy Jean Balthrop Vice-President.. Mary Margaret Harper Secretary ..............Barbara Johnson Treasurer ...............Helen Landrum Reporter.............................Betty Woodson Song Leader. Mary Elizabeth Woodall Historian.......Lou Lavonne Williams Parliamentarian ..........Sherry Gupton Sponsor.................Miss Frances Fults FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA President ...........Charles Bidwell Vice-President ........Mickey Smith Secretary .............Ben Shearron Treasurer .............Jimmy Evans Reporter ..............Jimmy Barnett Sentinel.............James Paul Evans Sponsor...............Mr. Jimmy Maxey Sponsor..............Mr. Nate Bastian F.F.A. SWEETHEART AND F.H.A. BEAU Nancy Perry and Ben Shearron STUDENT COUNCIL President Paul Langston Boys’ Vice-President Ben Shearron Girls’ Vice-President Martha Jean Williams Secretary and Treasurer Mary Margaret Harper Sponsor Mrs. Nannie Harris BETA CLUB President Bonny Bradley Vice-President Ben Shearron Secretary and Treasurer Nancy Tucker Sponsor Mrs. Frances Yusk Y-TEEN CLUB President Norma June Travis Vice-President Jeanne Perry Secretary Mary Elizabeth Church Treasurer Jean Felts Reporter Jerry Nicholson Program Chairman Kay Hewitt Sponsor Mrs. Gladys Jackson CHORUS Director Mrs. Gladys Jackson LETTER CLUB Sponsor Coach Ralph Spangler OFFICE STAFF Left to Right Della Ruth Binkley Bonnie Ford Barbara Johnson Mary Margaret Harper Barbara Jane Head Audrey Bess LIBRARY STAFF Left to Right Martha Harris Tom Shaw Billie Sue Herndon Ruby Gower Louise Evans Margaret Binkley Helen Landrum Ella Belle Tucker June Empson Lila Sue Jenkins Bonnie Balthrop Educational Staff Lunch Period ( Ihh £ md Cafeteria Staff and Custodian FOOTBALL QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS Left to Right Janice Clifton Freshman Attendant Lou Lavonne Williams Junior Attendant Queen June Empson Jewel Sanders Sophomore Attendant Adrey Bess Senior Atfendant HARVEST KING AND QUEEN Charles Boyte and Gwen Williams CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Martha Harris, Sherry Gupton, Carolyn Roberts, Dorothy Jean Balthrop, Barbara John son. We cheered our comrades in their sports events. Athletics From left to right, front row: W. B. Reed, Brooks Jarrell, Karl Bradley, Larry Jones, Jimmy Watson, Billy Sykes, Travis Batts. Second rozv: Coach Ralph Spangler, Jimmy Jarrell, John Tucker, Jack Bowkcr, Paul Langston (Cap- tain), Leonard Hinkle, (Captain), Jimmy Doughten. Robert Yuck. Third row: Johnny Rorum (Manager), Winford Fambrough, Glenn Shivers, Sterling Fambrough, Marvel Lee Snell, Bobby Williams, Bliss Woodall. Paul Perry, Murricl Walker (Manager). Fourth row: Jimmy Pace, Douglas True, Harvey Wilson, Lopez Lockert, Lewis Evans, Hester Gibbs, Marvin Perry, Charles Boytc. Not pictured: Willard Perry, Billy Gupton, Donald Binkley. FOOTBALL COACH AND CAPTAINS Left to right: Paul Langston, Coach Spangler, Leonard Hinkle THE 1953-54 SCHEDULE Ashland City... .... 6 Coopertown ... 6 Ashland City... ...13 Joelton ... 6 Ashland City... ... .25 White Bluff .... .. 6 Ashland City... ....32 East Robertson . ... 7 Ashland City... 7 Waverly ...26 Ashland City... .... 13 Jo Byrns ...26 Ashland City... .13 Greenbrier ... 7 Ashland City... 7 McEwen .39 LINEMEN HONOR PLAYERS Paul Langston was chosen as a member of the All-Conference football team. Honorable Mention—Jimmy Jarrell, Bobby Yusk, Douglas True. BACKS From left to right: Bonnie Balthrop, Audrey Bess (Captain), Billie Sue McMahan.Lois Gibbs, Jamie Stone, Mary Sanders, Ann Felts, Jeanne Perry (Manager), Cynthia Corlew, Christine Osborne, Ella Belle Tucker, Nancy Perry (Alternate Captain), Faye Craig, Mary Sue Balthrop, Gayle Batts. Not pictured: Betty Felts (Manager), June Krantz. GIRLS' BASKETBALL THE 1953-54 SCHEDULE Ashland City 32 Jo Byrns 40 Ashland City 24 Bellevue 41 Ashland City 50 Lafayette 41 Ashland City 40 White House 29 Ashland City 38 Lafayette 45 Ashland City 36 Charlotte 34 Ashland City 39 Charlotte 22 Ashland City 37 Springfield 54 Ashland City 34 East Robertson ... 41 Ashland City 31 East High 37 Ashland City 25 Greenbrier 40 Ashland City 25 Bellevue 37 Ashland City 49 Jo Byrns 41 Ashland City 36 East Robertson ... 41 Ashland City 36 Springfield 59 Ashland City 33 Greenbrier 53 Ashland City 37 White House 22 Ashland City 39 Coopertown 45 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Ashland City.....40 Gallatin 43 Audrey Bess was chosen Most Valuable Girls’ Basketball Player.” From left to right: Bobby Odom, Jerry Corlew, Hester Gibbs, Paul Langston (Captain), Johnny Borum, Douglas Boyd, Mickey Smith, Marvin Perry, Lewis Hooper, (Alternate Captain), W. B. Reed, Marvel Lee Sucll, Jacky Harris. BOYS' BASKETBALL THE 1953-54 SCHEDULE Ashland City 50 Jo Byrns .40 Ashland City . .48 Bellevue 54 Ashland City 42 Lafayette .50 Ashland City .50 White House 32 Ashland City 27 Lafayette ..56 Ashland City . .48 Charlotte 66 Ashland City 51 Charlotte .46 Ashland City .37 Springfield 39 Ashland City 39 East Robertson .57 Ashland City ..65 Bellevue 56 Ashland City 51 Greenbrier .46 Ashland City ..61' East Robertson ... 62 Ashland City 44 Jo Byrns ..66 Ashland City .40 Greenbrier 58 Ashland City 35 Springfield .63 Ashland City 43 Coopcrtown 41 Ashland City ...35 White House .39 TWENTIETH DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Ashland City 36 Gallatin ...45 Ashland City .37 Lafayette 67 Paul Langston was chosen as a member of the All-Tournament Team for the second consecutive year. Mickey Smith was chosen “Most Valuable Boys’ Basketball Player.” BOYS' BASKETBALL B TEAM GIRLS' BASKETBALL B TEAM At times the stars disappeared and we sailed on with misgiving, but finally one glorious day we sighted land and came to our treasure island. Ours zvas not an unevent fill voyage, but rather a succession of struggles and ordeals intermingled with sharp conflicts. IVe reached port and cast anchor May 25, 1954. THE BLANKET STORE PLEASANT VIEW, TENNESSEE The Nation’s Largest Highway Gift Shop” A famous stop for tourists and visitors of Tennessee. . . . Noted for the large black and white highway signs which line the highway for miles. CLIFTON N. PEARSON G. WEBB COWAN MRS. G. WEBB COWAN ,Ideals are like stars; you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and, following them, you reach your destiny.” THE SENIOR CLASS Compliments of County Officials T. A. TURNER Register BRUCE BRADLEY Sheriff J. W. CAUGHRON County Court Clerk GEORGE H. GIBBS Circuit Court Clerk GEORGE VANHOOK Road Supervisor W. B. ADKISSON Clerk and Master NEAL ROBERTSON County Judge MILLARD SHEARRON Trustee Compliments Compliments of TENNESSEE CHEATHAM PACKERS, INC. FARMER’S CO-OP FROSTY MORN MEATS Seeds—Feeds—Fertilizers Clarksville, Tennessee Insecticides Phone 156 Compliments Ashland City’s Complete Men’s Store SAM A. REEKS EMPSON DRUG CO. AND SON Ashland City, Tennessee Phone 1 Phone 209 Ashland City, Tennessee Compliments Compliments of °f HAGEWOOD MOTORS OLIVER LUMBER CO. 24-Hour Wrecker Service Ashland City, Tennessee MAC H. FELTS General Construction Work Coopertown, Tennessee Phone 1544-W Drink . . . COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS Nashville, Tennessee Compliments B. J. BOYD Compliments °f AMERICAN LEGION POST 40 Compliments Compliments °f of LIONS CLUB MIDWAY MILLS Ashland City, Tennessee Compliments °f GIBBS CAFE We Serve Purity Ice Cream” “PURITY PLEASES” Take Some Home Compliments of BALTHROP-CLIFTON MOTORS Ashland City DRIVE A CHRYSLER AND LEARN THE DIFFERENCE Plymouth—A Masterpiece of HyStyle Mo par Parts and Service Pan-Ain Products Phone 118 Compliments of Compliments BOULDIN’S STORE of Fashions for the Entire Family LAND BOOT CO., INC. Phone 21-W Ashland City, Tennessee BETA CLUB Compliments ''Let Us Lead by Serving Others President—Bonny Bradley Vice-President—Ben Shcarron Secretary and Treasurer—Nancy Tucker of HAPPY DAY LAUNDRY Com pliments TOOTIES HARRIS HARDWARE Electrical Appliances Radios, Hardware Frigidaire RCA Youngstown Kitchens—Myers Pumps Old Fashioned Pit Barbecue Steak—Chops—Fried Chicken On U. S. 41-A 10 Miles North of Nashville M. S. 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Hill Represented by Telephone—Pleasant View 2936 Services—Sunday School 10:00 A.M. RAY JACKSON Worship 11:00 A.M. F. W. B. League—6:00 P.M. Clarksville, Tennessee Evangelistic Worship—7:00 P.M. Friendly Church—Friendly People” Compliments of GUY W. YOUNG General Contracting Bulldozer Works Clearing and Excavating Ashland City, Tennessee Phone 204-W Compliments of ASHLAND CITY 5 AND 10 Compliments °f COUNTRY MAID DAIRY Grade A Pasteurized Dairy Products GRADY’S CAFE The Home of Fine Food Clarksville Highway at Old Hickory Boulevard Compliments of SHIVERS SHOE SHOP HARNESS AND SHOE REPAIR Compliments of ELLIS GROCERY Located on Cumberland Street Fresh Meats and Vegetables Ashland City, Tennessee Free Delivery HARRIS GROCERY Fine Groceries Phone 139 We Deliver COLONIAL One of Americas Finest Coffees Nashville, Tennessee ( V T- y V 0. X 'I u) 9,Nv x. K ■v: V JtUa. V2 '‘-' «— — - —— j£6CtPP? 7Z %eS z 2 . ' 2 7 i i f SVife S' 'yyu 2) . iciv o r n Sx S tv 4.,T '£ ,' ,o ,- , zs s Z X U- ' x;':V- y a Z iZZZS zZ • (Skn (AsL Ax' JkUsCs y ' Su Z y JL S -ry oJltL 7 ?-y Z Z? - 9—a - jS y y V .V- %■ LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of Central High School, being of sur- prisingly sound minds and well preserved memory, do hereby make known this our Last Will and Testament. Article I We, the Seniors, leave to the Juniors the right to work at the many things we never accomplished. Article II We, the Seniors, leave the Sophomores our undisputed dig- nity. Article III We, the Seniors, leave the Freshmen our unbelievable intelli- gence as we need it no longer. Article IV We, the Seniors, leave our sponsors, “Miss” Pinky and Miss Fannie Lou, in peace. (We do humbly pray.) Article V To the remaining faculty we leave our theme song, “Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder.” Article VI , And to the remaining student body we leave our ambitions and good will, and to those mentioned below, wc leave these valuable and cherished possessions. I, Mclonee Adkisson, will anything I have to anyone who has no better sense than to want it. I,. Audrey Bess,, will my giggle to Nancy Perry and my abil- ity to get lost to Jeanne Perry. I, Dot Balthrop, will my ability to make friends to Ann Allen. I, Roberta Batts, will my seat on the bus to Betty Perry. I, Jackie Binkley, will my scat in shorthand to Ann Felts. I, Bettina Bracey, will to Nancy Cannon my ability to keep my mouth shut. Wc, Lavcrnc Bracey and Faye Chambliss, will our ability to slip off down town to Jean Raymer and Carrie Chance. I, Bonny Bradley, will my ability to love school to my brother, Earl. We, Betty Sue Brinkley and Jo Betsy Dozier, will our seats in the Klondike to anyone who can keep them without getting caught. I, Barbara Crocker, will to my brother my ability to learn Algebra I. I, Bonnie Ford, will to Dee Dec Murphy and Pat Winters my “happy days at C.H.S. I, Sherry Gupton, will my fame in the cheerleading profession to Martha Ora Harris. I, Mary Margaret Harper, will my ability to always be in a jitter over my responsibilities, but somehow come out O.K. in the end, to Lucille Gunn. J, June Harris, will my ability to make speeches to Mary Sue Balthrop. I, Barbara Jane Head, will my position on the office staff to Dec Dec Murphy. I, Barbara Johnson, will my theatrical abilities to Ann Hun- ter. I, Tenney Morris, will to my little niece my ability to chew gum without getting caught. I, Martha New He, will to Betty Jean Cooksey my shorthand book. I, Carolyn Roberts, will my ability to get a diamond to anyone. I, Sue Rose, will my experience in dating tall men to Sue Carolyn Nicholson. I, Bonnie Sanders, will to Nell Frances Hanley my place in “Miss” Nannie’s English class. I, Mary Ethel Sanders, will my boots, saddle, and bridle to Ann Felts. I, Nancy Tucker, will all my ability to shoot squirrels to Brooks Jarrell. I, Martha Jean Williams, will my secretarial experience to Martha Harris. I, Mary Fred Williams, will to my brother, Moe, my love for American History. I, Terry Allen, will to Octavius Boyte my ability to get by. I, Jimmy Barnett, will my ability to dance to Paul Binkley. I, Glcndon Batcy, will my body building guide to Ronnie Brown. I, Charles Bidwell, will leave C.H.S. as happy as can be. I, Thomas Binkley, will my ability to keep out of mischief to my brother, Donald. I, Terry Boyd, being of unsound body and deceased mind, will my ability to write up these wills without going nuts. to. Mary Sue Balthrop. I, Randall Chandler, will my title as “Most Handsome” to Wallace James. I, Larry Christy, will my seat in chemistry to anyone who wants it. I, Arnold Dozier, will my seat in study hall to Charles Wil- liams. I, Connie Dozier, will my ability to go to sleep in history to my brother, Max. I, James Paul Evans, will my ability to get to bookkeeping on time to James Clifton. I, Jimmy Evans, will my good looks and intelligence to Sue Ann Sanders and Lou Lavonnc Williams. I, Willard Gupton, will my position as president of the Smoker’s Lodge to Larry Bracey. I, Charlie Ray Harris, will my ability to make eyes at two girls at once to anyone as unfaithful as I. I, Forrest Harris, will leave, if Mr. Massey will grant my leave. I, Terry Harris, will by ability to make A’s to Sue Ann Sanders. I, Robert Hewitt, will my athletical abilities to anyone as poor in phys. ed. as I. I, Leonard Hinkle, will to Jimmy Watson my football uni- form (may it fit him snugly). I, Jimmy Jarrell, will my ability to get along with girls to Ronnie Brown. I, Jimmy Jinnette, will my ability to type Johnny Jenncttc. I, Dalton Jordan, will to W. A. Talley my height and weight. I, Wayne Justice, will my muscles to Ronnie Brown. I, Paul Langston, will my speaking ability to anyone as poetically inclined as I. I, M. F. McDaniel, will my ability to pass math to my brother. I, Bobby Odom, will my ability to get along with blonde- haired women to Charles Boyte. I, Mart-in Perry, will my muscles to Ronnie Brown. I, Raymond Russell, will the novels I've written to “Miss” Harris. I, Ben Shcarron, being of unsound body and deceased mind, will leave gracefully. I, Bobby Shores, will my ability to along with teachers to Travis Knox. I, Mickey Smith, will my good looks to Charles Binkley. I, Marvel Lee Sucll, will my trophies in football to Ronnie Brown. I, Glenn Vann, will my “standing room” on Doris Winters’ bus to anyone lucky enough to get there first. I, Murriel Walker, will my curls to John Tucker. I, Elbert Weatherford, will my muscles and forgetfulness to Coach Spangler. I, Waydell Williams, will my seat in “Miss” Nannie’s Eng- lish class to Charles Williams. I, David Woodall, will my ability to boss to anyone who doesn’t have this characteristic. I LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1954 ☆ Central High School ASHLAND CITY, TENNESSEE - 5 UJ JUu, JlynC(p ia i ZjJJsn a U- VAl -e .A Lx6 V7; t y J v. . ; - 4 - -- • • xJLca tx ■ «.., , “« .ikJJt j U-AaO oJZxxzo- — —) e fc - €t) � X tLi tyj •-— Jj'lt | j‘o A F 7)W � niA ' _ y J o i ■ ;c yt -tiuT J ( jpj X la-a-«A . (X ° 4 “S t UVV. wU H ( ” 6 . yV � -w� uykW. ZsLm yi J ia«a , 2S2SS