Clarksdale High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Clarksdale, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1955 volume:

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Editor-in-Chief ,,,,, Associate Editor Feature Editor ,, Art Editors ,,,.,,,,,,,, . ..,.,, Class Editors , Junior Sports Editors , ,, , ,,,, Advertising Staff ,,,, Typisls , Photographers Business Staff E716 Wiklmt ruff Patsy Sheley Stella Martin Jennie Ruth Buhl ..,,.....,,,,,,,,......,..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Y,..,,,.,.,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Eula Holloway, Joe Wasson SeniorASissy Aust, Leslye Baltzer Elizabeth Grantham, Edwynne Joinerg Sophomore-Mary Edmonds Cocke Freshman-Mary Helen Rutledgeg Eighth Grade-Ann Carr Porter , . , , . Patsy Johnson, Bob Sisk , . ,,,,,,,,,..,...,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, L ouise Nelson, Nancy Cartledge, Patsy Binder, George Falls, Neal Grantham, Roland Maddox, Jean Miller ., ,,,,,,, ...,,,,,,,,,,,,, B etty Cauthen, Gloria Thomas, Mildred Rodgers H H , , ,,,,,,.,,, Ben Rader, Jack Sherard, Ronnie Gregg, Leon Shaifer ,, H .,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Helen Hunter, Edwin Antici, Carolyn Atkinson, Virginia Blackburn, Catherine Criss, Jimmy Crow, Raymond Gardina CLASS EDITORS and SPORTS EDITORS collect data and assist in checking for accuracy. Advertising Stay T h e ADVERTISING STAFF sells ads and pre- pares the lay-out pages for the ad section, while the BUSINESS STAFF conducts the sale of sub- Typists Photographers l5'u.s'ir1c'ss Staff J scriptions and sponsors is the School Day pictures. X ,If , 5, sagem Xi Reared against the sky As the years go by! Truly, Forward ' has ever been our watchword! Our Alma Mater as we know it today is the culmination of the efforts and the contributions, the visions and the aspirations, of those who have entered its doors as students and teachers. Many have come and gone, but one has given a half-century of service and leadership to the Clarksdale City Schools-Mr. Harvey Brown Heidelberg. Coming to Clarksdale as superintendent in 1905, Mr. Heidelberg began his career with three teachers and 65 students in a small frame building next to the site of the present Episcopal Church. Steady, well-planned growth throughout the years has resulted in a faculty of one hundred, an enrollment of 2,210, and buildings and furnishings valued at approximately 31,84-1,620, including the buildings now under construction. ln commemoration of Mr. Heidelbergis fiftieth year as superintendent, we, the Senior Class of 1955, proudly present the sixth edition of THE CLARKSDALE WILDCAT-A SALUTE to FIFTY YEARS of PROGRESS in the CLARKSDALE CITY SCHOOLS. Within its pages, we have not attempted to present a mere historical record. Rather, we have sought to portray the spirit, ideals, activities, and traditions of C.H.S. as it is today--the result of a half-century of progress. Zfreward On the city's western border Proudly stands our Alma Mater . ' ' Forward ever be our watchword Dedication A SALU TE TO PROGRESS in CLARKSDALE CITY SCHOOLS H.B. HEIDELBERG President of Southern Associarion of Colleges and Secondary Schools 1934-1935 Mr. Heidelberg is acclaimed throughout the state of Mississippi and the South as a great educator! President of the Mississippi Educational Association in 1918-1919 . . . President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1934-1935 . . . these titles bespeak his leadership and service to public education. ln the city of Clarksdale stands a living monument to Mr. Heidelberg - the Clarksdale City Schools! Into the building of this monument has gone a half-century of unselfish and consecrated devotion to the task of providing better educational opportunities for the boys and girls of Clarksdale. On behalf of the thousands who have gone before us and those who will come after us. we gratefully dedicate THE CLARKSDALE WILDCAT of 1955 to MR. H. B. HEIDELBERG Superintendent of the Clarksdale City Schools 1905-1955 ' l5'uildings The Oakhurst School. opened in 1909. represented the most modern of school buildings in its day and became the nucleus of the present school system. Elm: Klark Oakhurst Anne! Within a few years the school had outgrown the Oakhurst building. and in 1916 two new buildings were added: Eliza Clark, an elementary school, and Oakhurst Annex, providing spaee for science laboratories. bookkeeping classes, and manual training and home economies depart- 8la?abell1 Darr I110HlS. Completed in 1919, the S100,000 Elizabeth Dorr building, used for junior and senior high school classes, was declared the most modern and best equipped in the state. The Bobo High School building. with arcade leading to the Elizabeth Dorr. wa: eoristrinetf-fl in 1929-1930 at an approximate cost of 3225.000 W. 2 - 'NM 5 Jm!z1s!ri1zl,4r!s Heidelberg Slemeulazy School ln 1948-1949 the lndustrial Arts building for classes in mechanical drawing. gf-ne-ral shop. and mechanical and metal trades shop was ereeted on the Sunflower River Bank. The ultraemodern Heidelberg Elementary School was completed in 1951 and dedicated to Nlr. H. B. Heidelberg on March 7. 1952. Still growing! Replacements for Oakhurst and Eliza Clark schools will be ready for use in 1955-1956, and meanwhile work on a new elementary school in the west area of the city will have begun. I 2 4' 1542? I ef Ml? n A E I ,. A IT ,1.- iw. mn-nw . 1' ' . 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The Class of 1908. the first graduation class from C.H.S., had five membersg the Class of 1919, the first to graduate in the Elizabeth Dorr building, in- cluded eleven membersg the Class of 1955. the largest in the history of our school, numbers 107 60lars Gold and white 1 l 1 Glsouor: ROY ANDREWS All men of arlion zlrearn. lfrmtligzllte-rs lg Football Manager 1. 2. 3. 43 llaska-lball Nlunager 2g Hoya' State 3g Track fVlanagu-r fl. 4. EDWIN M. ANTICI .4 goofl man mulres no noise orer a gooll zleell, lm! passes on Io another. Football l, 2. 3. 4: llaskt-tball 3: lntramural liaskt-tball l. 2. 41 Intramural Softball 3g fl Club fl. Seniors BOBBY AIKEN The tree of knowledge in your garden grows. Softball 3. GLENDA FAYE ABRAHAM I woulzl help others out of a fellow-feeling. Footlighters 1g Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Play- makers 1, 2. 3.'Reporter 41 Badminton 2, 3: Red Cross Council 23 Debate Club 4g Bas- ketball l. 2, 3. 4g Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4. CAROLYN ATKINSON Laughter and love of friends . . . Footlighters lg Piano 1. 2g Latin Club 1. 2, 3g Glee Club 2. 3, 4, Sf-cretaryg Basket- ball Manager 3. 44 Library Club 44 WILD- CAT Staff 45 Cheerleader 4. LILLIAN AUST Popularity is a virtue if men have il, whether they will or not. Library Club 1. 2, 3g GAA 1. 2. 3. 4g Bas- ketball 1. 3. 43 Volleyball 3. Captain 4g Softball 33 Wildcat Board 2g A Cappella Choir 4, Secretaryg Homecoming Court 1. 2. 4, Maid of Honorg Cheerleader 4g WILD- CAT Staff 4. 611155 af 1955 Jo ANN AVENT What is true, simple, and sincere is most congenial to nature. Footligllters 1, Playmakers 2. 3. BOYCE BAILEY That rnan lives happy and in command of himself who from day to :lay can say, 1 have lived. Football 1. CHARLIE F AYE BLACK Her eyes as stars of twilight fair . . Clee Club 3, 4, Transfer from Ethel. Miss. PATSY BINDER The way to have a friend is to be one. Secretary 1, Footlighters 1, Softball 1, Basketball 1, 2, Manager 3, CAA 1, 2, Clee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer, Library Club 2, 3, Reporter, Latin Club 2, Play- makers 3, 4, Secretary, Girls' State 3, Recording Secretary 4, Office Assistant 4, WILDCAT Staff 4. 'FY LESLYE BALTZER And in her nzintl the wisest books . . . Footligliters 1, President, Latin Cluli 1, 2, Corresponding Secretary, Presidents' Coun- cil 1, 3, Playmakers 2, 3. President 4: Re-rl Cross Council 3, 4, Vice President, Piano 1, 2, 3, 4, Art 1, Girls' State 3, WILDCAT Staff 4. MARILYN DORIS BINDER Her ways are ways of pleasantness. Footlighters 1, Volleyball 1, Clee Club 1, 2, Playmakers 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 4, CAA 1, 2, Art 3, FHA 1, 2, 4. 'S' I v e lueoov BORNMAN . . . for she is ns sweet and musical as bright .'I'l0lllll.Y fltzle, lhnotliglilf-i's lg Pluyiuake-rs 2g Latin Club I, 2, Glu- Club l, 21 A Cappella Clioir 3, I I Aiwouipuiiisl 4, Vive- lrvsiilentg Iiano 1, 2, fi, 43 l'lus1-mblv Il, 'lg Mix:-ml Quartet, Af'- vmnpuinfl .l. JAMES VINCENT IIROCATO We gran! rtlllmugh he hall lI1ll!',I wif, llt- was 1'!'l.V .filly of using it. lforltlwzlll 2, fl: lluslivtlrall 3. 43 Cl, Club 4.. Seniors HUGH BOLTON Yea, he did fly on the wings of the wind. Transfer from Greenville, Miss. VIRGINIA BLACKBURN My heart is ever at your service. Footligbters lg Basketball Ig GAA I, 23 Latin Club I, 2g Library Club 25 Play- niakers 2, 3, Secretary 4, Vice President: Girls' Slate Alternate 3, SPOTLIGHT Typist 4g WILDCAT Staff 45 Treasurer 4. JENNIE RUTH BUHL Honor is the reward of virtue. A Cappella Choir 4g Red Cross Council 43 WILDCAT Staff 4: Transfer from Decatur, Georgia. MARTIN LOMBARD BURNS A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men. Football Ig Red Cross Council 2g Library Club 2g Intramural Basketball 3, 43 In- tramural Softball 3. 611155 of 1955 BILLY Ross BUTLER To be great is not to stir without great argunzent. Football 45 Wildcat Board 35 Track 3, 45 L Llub 4. BRADLEY CALLICOTT Carels an enemy to life. Football l, 2, 3, 45 Presidents' Council 2, 35 Track 35 C Club 45 Intramural Bas- ketball 4. ELIOT DAVID COHEN I mn not only witty in myself, but the cause of that wit is in other men, Football l, 35 Softball 1. 2. 3. 45 lntraIIIural Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4. BETTY JEAN CAUTHEN ConL'ersa!I'on is a game of cireles. Softball 1, Varsityg FHA 15 Library Club l. 23 Wildcat Board 25 CAA l, 2, 3. 45 Playmakers 35 Red Cross Council 35 Bas- ketball l. 2, 3. 45 WILDCAT Staff 45 Majorette 4. I CHRIS CARRUTII Play up, play Izpf Ami play the gamef Football l, 3, 45 Basketball 3, 45 Tennis 2 3, 4-5 C Club 2, 3, 45 Baseball 4. NANCY SHELL CARTLEDCE Ever rharnzing, ever new . . . Footligbters 15 Latin Club l, 25 Playmakers 2, 35 Softball 3, 45 Basketball 3, 4. Cap- taing Cleo Club 2, 35 A Cappella Choir 45 WILDCAT Staff 4: Library Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Seeretary. DARLYN COOKE Marriage is clesliny, made in heaven. A Cappella Choir 1, 2. 3, 43 Piano 1. 2. 3. 4 ELIZABETH ANN CORLEY She is wise as she is fair . . . FHA 2: llanrl 3, 4, Majoretteg Band Court 3g Transfer from Rolling Fork, Mississippi. iOQn Z1 Smiars CIARA Col.l,INs This lass so neat, ll'I'llI snzile so sweet . , . Y-Teens 131 Slullvnt 'llypisl -1: Transfer' from Vance. Nliss. ANNE Comm: All lift neezls for life is possible to will. Footligxlilm-rs l. Secretary: Ari l. 2: liilvrary Club 1. 21 l,atin flluln 1. 2. 3. 4: lllayniakers 2. 3. Sm-erelary 4: llfkl 1. 2. 3. 4: llanrl 3. 4: Girls' Slate 3: Rod llross 3, 4. Secre- tary, 5l'OTl-lCllT Staff lg llasketlmall l. 2, 3. 4. TOMMY Comm Happy am 1: from rare 1'm free! Why aren'f they all eonlenrezl like me? GLADYS LEE Cox I love men, not berause they are men, but because they are not women. Footlighters Ig Latin Club 2g Playmakers 2, 33 Clee Club 1, 2. 3, 4. Vice Presidentg Girls' Ensemble 3. 4g Basketball 1. 2, 3, 43 Volleyball 4, Captain, Foolluall Sponsor 4. 6385 of 1955 JIMMY CROW Handsome is as handsome does. Band 15 Football 1, 2, 33 Basketball 25 Track 3g Art 2, 3, WILDCAT Staff 4. EVA CATHERINE. CRISS Either of virtue or mischief . . . Footlighters lg Latin Club lg Glee Club 2, Art 2, 3, Red Cross Council 2, 35 Wittiest ,luniorg Playmakers 3, Vice President 4 President: Debate Club 44 WILDCAT Stall 45 Presidents' Council 4. GEORGE PATRICK DAVIS More in woods than books , . . NORMA FRANCES EASLEY 'et . ' , Li,gw,'ib vQ--,fn':+:,. ,, - 1 ' -L A ' ' it-I f,.J1:f ' - --1Q'5f'.:lYtL's 'r .. GLORIA ELLIS Thy voice is a celestial melody. Cappella Choir 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 45 A Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4g Girls' Ensemble 3, 4 GEORGE FALLS, JR. Like lightning on he goes! Presidents' Council lg Art l, 2, 3, 43 Bas- ketball lg Wildcat Board l, 4, Co-Chairmang Football Manager l, 2. 3, 4g Intramural Basketball 2g Vice President 2, 3, 4g Bas- ketball Manager 3, 4, Baseball Manager 3. 4g Boys' State 33 WILDCAT Staff 4, Audio- Visual Assistant 4: C Club 4. Thy rno1iesly's a candle to thy merit. Footlighters lg Basketball 1, 2, 35 Volley- ball 1, 2, FHA l, 25 Cafeteria 2, 3: Office Assistant 4, SPOTLIGHT Typist 4. ,l 4'7 lk? Q fl' 2 ' V . Sulm.icY Rom-:n'l'..x FUNK Shi' with all llif' rliarnz all wumrm . . . A f.zippr-lla Llimr l. 3: llmll 2: lil:-1' liluli 2. fl. MILDRED JEAN l llIRlNl 'Tix a rrvrlil In any girl to lm 710111. I' .mtllgliln-rs 1: Play 'makm-rs 2. 3: film' lilulu '. :. i. lrwiai... l. 2. 3. 'lg liuski-llnzill l. 2 3 l Varsity: Suflliall 2. 3. 4: FHA 1. 2, F4-crv' ' -crvlzii'y-'l'r1-asurm-r: lziryg MAA l. 2. 3. 4. 51 SI'U'I'I,IiLH'I' 'l'y,.a.i 4. voll.-,V1...11 1. 3. Captain 4. Varsity. Scwivrs BOBBY FULGIIAM .FUPII nf ffl!! ivonls are tlw lwsl mvn aller all. Transfvr from Uri-w. Nlississippi. JAMES EDWARD Foy l'm fillezl will: IIlll.Yll'. liaskm-Iliall lg Intramural liaskctlrall 2. 3: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: A Cappvlla Choir 1. 2. 3. 4: Lions All-Stalo Band 2. 3: Dixivlanilvrs 1, 2. 3. 4: Mixed EllSt'll1lllt' 3: Mala- Quar- -43 'vzii' Jo ANN FURNISS The spirit indeed is willing . . . 1 ' L Cluli 3: Give Club 2. 3: Basketball 2, 3 Ping-Pong 2: FHA 4. RAYMOND GARDINA In sweet musir is surh art . . . Cappella Choir 4. Foutliglitvrs 1: Ilaymakvrs 2. 3: ilirary Foulliglltvrs 1: Band 11 Pianp 1. 2. 3: A 611155 of 1955 JOAN GARDNER She was good as she was fair. Footlighters lg Playmakers 2, 3, 4. PEGGY GARDNER So wondrous. sweet, and fair . . . Footlighters 19 Playmakers 1, 2, 3, Treas- urer 4. FRED GRAHAM Everyone is the son of his own worlrs. Football 1. 2, 45 Basketball 1, 2g Baseball 3, 4g C Club 4. BOBBY Goss My only books were a woman's looks, And folly's all they've taught me. Football 4g Transfer from Jonestown, Mis- sissippi. JOE GHO A little learning is a dangerous thing. Football 2, 3, 4g lntramural Basketball 3 4g Baseball 4g HC Club 4. GLORIA SUE GILBERT Strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield . . . '33 Me, ntwfssgwt, ,- f - alnmnatlv .. M35 it. .JJ ' 545'-V .H tn, Ni l'r1' I N -mm' N11-tm' GR.-x'1'1'Ar10R1 fry, Vlllllllllllgl. rzlvflzllv lIl1'f'l flu' lrlml of girl you fault' at Ildfv. 3. l'.UulllpllIl'l - ll llll'l' lllllli 11 1. 2 l, Vin- l'rwi:lv11tg 1711.8 1. 2: llaskz-tball 1. Z. Ii. rl. Captain. Varsity: Softball 1. 2. Varsity Il. Vanity lfuptain: Vnllvyball 2. 3. lg l1r1--ul'-nts l,n11n1'1l -l. ll0lVIEli S. GREENE 4.wl.- mv no q11f'.v1ions. and IW tell you no IIIS, Ilan nl I. 2. 3. fl. l're'si1lc-nt: Prrsit 1.Hlllll'll tl-. K . as-:iff fr . -- , .5553 U' ' .ef sa ,,,,, X nts' W A.. Seniors Nmr. flRAN'I'llANl Swim fnmz arf' burn grvnf. .www af'l1ie'1'c' grvatlzvss, 117111 .wine hare' grefrzlrzvss tlzrusl upon tlzf-nz. Intramural lluskvtlmall 2: l'rvsi1lcnt l. 2. 3. tl: lilly! Slate' 3: llaska-tlmll l. fl. -l: Track 3. tl: Wilrlvut lloarml l. 2. 3. -1. Prt-siclt-nt: lfoutlrull 1. 2. 3. -l. .-Xltvrnatv Captain: llv- lralv fllulu Al: l'rvsimlm'ntf' llmlllvil 1. 2. Il. ln-usure-r tl. 1,l'i'Slllf'lll. GLORIA GR.-xNBERRY I,iVl'v is rlflighf: IIILYIUL fluff rarct' Ulm- Cluls 1. 2: l'laymalu'rs 2. Il: Uffivr' Asslstant -1: l.alm 1.11111 3. -l. RONALD D. GREGG A moral, sensible, and well-bred man . . . Art 1: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Hasl-ictlsall 1, 3 41 Intramural Softball 2: lntramural Bas- kvtlmall 21 lloys' Statv 3: Track 3. 4: Base'- ltall 4: ll Clult fl: YVILDCAT Staff 3. 43 Wilmlt'at Board 4. KENNETH M. HAWES A lzumlred shots, fl lzluzdrfrl hits . . . Basketball 3. 4. 65155 af 1955 HOLCUMB HECTOR .4 lvrzrler of men mul Il follower of women A Library Club 1: lntramural llasketball 3. 4: w'ilcl1'at lluarll l. 2, 3: lfuotball l. 2. -1' C Club 4. EUIA CuR151'1NE H0LL0wAY Culrlfn lznir. like xurzsel slrerzming on llw marble of ,IPF Slllllllllffii . . . Latin lllub l. 2: Library Club 2: SPOT- LIGHT Staff 3. 4: WILDCAT Staff -1- FH.-X 4. Rvporlvr: 4vH Club 4. Rcportvr. Q EARLENE INERD SUN, so full 01 wrnmer zmrnztlz 90 bar So lzealtlzy. xazlml. and vlear and zvlzvle. W Q-yball 1 ' A- . : 1' 's : IA: '. CAMILLE JENKINS Slze laolrs as clear Ax nmrning roses. newly ll'!1Sl1,ll in rlvlv. Basketball 1: Wildcat Board 1: FHA l. 2: Hmm-vnming Court 2: Playxual-:ers 3: Offici- flssistant 3: Library Club l, -1. Mmm. MARTHA ,Io HENDON A render heart: a will ll!-lvl6'.1'ilJlf' . . . Baskvtball 1: Library Club l: Ulm- lllub l. 2: Y-Trvrls 1. 2. 3. Yivv l're--4iclz'nl Al. HELEN HUNTER For .she is wixe rl I ran jmlgf lrw. urn ,lair she is if miner eyes lm lruv. Fmmtlightvrs l: library Club l: l.alin fflub 1, 2. Report:-r l. 3. 4: Playmakn-rs 2: SPOT LIGHT Staff 2. 3. 4. Editur: Wll.INIA'l Staff 2. 3. 4: PTA ClIlZf'I1SlllIl .Nwarml 2. 3. 'lwvunis 3: Girls' Stall- 3: l're-Nielf-nl? Colin cil 4: Clwvrlvadvr 4. by-up fir 2 al ,nQ SIISAN KLINIC U1'IlIlIIlI2v llzvrrf I',x Hlllfll rvfzsnrz in l1l'f .sr1II'ngJ,x. l'.lNllllLlllll'l'N lg l.zIIiII fllulm l. 2. fl. ,lg fll1'I' Illulr l. 2, fl. -lg l'l:IyIIIzIlu-rx 2. Il. I1 Nr! 4: llv-Il lfruw -lx ll:-luzllv illuln 1. l.OIs I,I-:I-3 7'lm.wf Il'lIU l.'1InI4' ,IIT lwxl prazfw lwr nmxl. l'llNlllljllll4'f4 lg llzmfl l. 2. Il. X121-lUI'Q'llf' 4: l'llA l. fl. Ur1'lI4-stI'zI 3. 4. P313 Sefziars llA'l'RlCIA .IOIINSON .VUIIP lm! lIf'rsPlf van lm lzer parallel. film- lflulv lg Y-'l'vn-IIs 1. 2. lll'1'SlIl1'l'lI 3. 41 GAA 1. 2. 3. 4. l,I'0Sltlt'l1I1 llaskctlmall 1. 2. Pl. 411 VOIII-ylmll 2. 3. llaplain -11 l'rf-si1lvIIts' f.lllll1l'll 3. 41 Foftlmll 2. 4. SARAH KING ,llosl gvlzrfrnzm. and free' from all ran- lriring . . . Arl'2: Sl'UTl.lllll'l' Staff ll. , 1-N YT V71 EVA CHRISTINE LILLARD Slwrfs all tlzafs honest, lmnnrable. and fair. Fmvtligxlltvrs 1: Ulm- Clulm 1. 2: Snftlnall 21 SlH'I'ilI'fl Awarfl 3: Lilmrary Clulm. Typist 4. GEORGE LOONEY. JR. Hr' rlotll. inzleerl, show some .vparlfs that arf' like wif. 611155 af 1955 ROLAND MADDOX His Virtues were his arts. Football 1, 2. 3. 4: Intramural Basketball 1. 2: Basketball 3. 4: Track 3. 4: C Club 3. Sr-cretary-Trvasllrer 4: W'lLDC:XT Staff 4: Presidents' Council 4. LAWRENCE MAYNARD MAcDov1Tz l am Sir Orarle. and when l open my lips let no dog barlf. lntranlural Baseball 1: Footligllters 1: Latin Club 1. 2. 3, 4: Library Club 2. 3, 4. Vice President: Boys' State 4: Debate Club 4: Playmakers 4. it DOUGLAS MCCLAIN Deeds not words . . . Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Base- ball 3. 4: Tennis 3. 4. SHIRLEY MEEK How all her rare was but to be fair. And all her taslf to be sweet. Clem- Club 4: Transfer from Jonestown. Miss. STELLA lVlAR'I'IN The all-seeing sun 11e'er saw her n1alr'l1 .vinre first the worlrl begun. Foutligliters 1: Rell Crnss Cuuneil l. Sevre- taryg SPOTLIGHT Staff 1. 4: Pri-side-nts' Council 1. 4, Parliatnz-ntarian: WIIADCAT Staff 1. 4. Assoviate- Editor. Japan 2. 3. SALLY MASSEY We are all horn for lore. Foolligliters l: Playtnakers 2. 3. Vim- Presi- dent: Clee Club 2: Basketball Manager 4. BOBBY G. MOONEYIIAN lie merry, and ernplvy your rliiefest lhoughls To rourtship and Snell fair Osfenls of lore. 'l'raIIsfer from Jonestown. Nliss. DON LEE MORRIS l I'1'a1'iIy and wit make a man shine in rompaliy. llaskellmall 3, 4: Tennis 4: Traek 4. Seniors ANDY G. MILLER. JR. Deep sighted in intelligenees. ideas. atoms, influences . . . Band 1, 2, 3. 4g Buys' State 3: A Cappella Choir 4. JEAN MILLER All that the morning star scattered . . . Basketball lg Footlighters lg CAA lg Play- makers 33 WILDCAT Staff 43 Latin Club 1, 2g Glee Club 1, 23 Library Club 1, 2, 4. LOUISE NELSON Her hopes and friends are numberless. Footllghters lg Latin Club 1, 2. 3g Basket- ball l. 2. Manager 3. 4. Captaing Library Club 2g Tennis 3g Playmakers 2, 35 GAA 2. 3, 4g Cheerleader 3. 43 Presidents' Council 3, 4g Homecoming 1. 3. Maid 4. Queeng Wildcat Board 3. 45 WILDCAT Staff 4. NORVELL OGDEN An affable and r-ourtenns gentleman . 6111.95 of 1955 Then give to the world the best you have, Anrl the best will come back to you. Y-Teens lg Volleyball 1 Basketball 1 I , 2: Latin Club 1, 25 CAA 2, 3, 43 SPOTLIGHT Staff 2, 3, 4g Basketball Manager 35 Art 3. 4, FHA 4. BOBBY LOYD OVERBY Actions speak louder than words. V- ,,,, ,, l l WANDA ROBINSON Speech is great, but silence is greater. Y-Teens 4, Transfer from Shelby, Mis- sissippi. HERMAN ROBINSON Live, laugh, and be nIerry, for there'll be a time when you ean'r, Football 1, 33 lntramural Softball 2, 3, Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4g Baseball 43 Track 43 UC Club 4. BEN B. RADER, JR. . . . a fliplomatist, too, well sl-'illerl in debate Latin Club 2g Red Cross Council 3g WILD- CAT Staff 3, 43 SPOTLIGHT Staff 43 De- bate Club 4, Vice President. SHERI RICHARD Oh! to rlance all night, and zlress all dayl Footlighters lg Library Club lg Basketball 1, 3, Glee Club 1. 2, 3, CAA 1, 25 Play- makers 2, 33 A Cappella Choir 45 Maa jorette 4. X I 6lfIl0l'5 lVlll.IJRl-ID HIQLUN Romans Hu' ffllflllff' of I1 slfin lim! I mlmire . , . lllNllllQLlll1'IA4 lg l.ziIin lilulm l. 2: Ulm' lilnlm l. 2: lll1lylll2llil'l'r 2, ll, -1. lliI'l'LISlll'Q'l'I YYILD. Kill illypisl -ll Uffiw- Jxhhlxlillll -1. Nizrrllc YVUNNIA: ROY I am nn! mmfe of .vo .vlighl elementx. uml I. 2. 3. Nlujm-4-Irv -1: Band Um-vii Nlaiml 1. 2: l'izmu l: -X Cappella flhoir 31 Ur- mlu-slru 3. 41. .'xl'1'lPIIIIl2llllNlI 'lirumpvl Trim At'l'lYlIllllllll5l 3: .Nll-Slzllv Oreliestra Clinie 3.-1-: NIA 1.11. PATSY SHELEY A head so full of grave and beazztyf Would flint mine were half so graeious. Fnntliglita-rs 13 GAA 13 Basketball lg Soft- lmall 11 Latin Cluli 1. 2, 3, Rveunling Sce- re-tary: Glu- Club 21 A Cappella Choir 3: Girls' Stale' 31 Sveretary-Treasurer 31 Presi- dents' Cnuiieil 4. Treasurer: Football Spon- sor 43 WIUJCAT Staff 3. 4. lidilor-in-Cliief. JACK SHERARD Ali, 1lon't say that you agree with me, When people agree will: me. I alieays feel that I must be wrong. Football 1g WILDCAT Staff 3, 4. 611155 of 1955 A man of letters, and manners, too . . . Football 1 2 3 4 Ca tain' Basketball l . - Q y P I 1 2. 3, 44 Baseball 3, 4g Presidents' Council 4, Vice Presidentg C Club 3, 4, President: Office Assistant 35 WILDCAT Staff 4. ARNETTE SMITH How near to good is what is fairl Transfer from Houston, Texas. LOUISE SPADINI A smile that glow'd celestial rosy red . . . Footlighters lg Glee Club 1, 2, 3g Y-Teens 3g A Cappella Choir 43 CAA 1. 2, 3, 4: Softball 2 3' Basketball 2 3' Volle ball -R - 1 - - a Y 2, 3, 45 Student Typist 4. WAYNE STINSON Young fellows will be young fellows. I DON SMITH Audacity, more audarity, always audacity ROBERT EARL SMITH, JR. Laugh and the world laughs with you Football 4. i llmnm 'I'11m1,1xs 111 l'I11'lI 1'l11'1'f.' llfPIlf'IHS I1 prrllx rl1'11111lf'. I'u11IIl I1I1-IN I I In IIIIID I I llm IIUI1 I 1- I'I:u111:1k1-1'- 2, Jig H11-I41-lIm:lII II: Iiuxkn-lI11II Nlullxlgvr I' XXlI,IN.'Xl Fluff 'I. UMNIY 'IIllUNll'SllTN 1 ' wrw, 11.x il l'l'lf'fIl.S 1'l.wfl llll' w-1'1e'l nl 1111 111111 111 11s, is 11v1'x1111r1l1l1. Il Il'Ii XI'lIl'l 4-1' l 2' IllII lIIllll'lI lI'1xk'rI 1 1 1 . g. . . . 1 1 .Z IIIIIll XHHINIQIHI .42 XXIIIIVLII Iinurnl I. 3. I is li' A eniors lion S'I'0lIKIC'l l' lim' 111111l11xt. 1111 1115 1111r'111l11111'11.ss1-11 1:11111 'I11l111'v llllll Il'fI4ff1'lI C1'11Ilv1111111. Ir'1n.I1-r from lfz1piInI I'ugL1' F1'IumI. xxuslming- lull. II, IM TOMMIIQ ,lA1iQ1'I.YN 'l'131c1. I 11!lI'l' ll 1101111 with 11111111 for 1-1-1-rx f-UI. X-Tl'l'llS 3. Xiu- I'r1-si1Ie'nI: I'1II.-X 33 R1-fl Crum 11111111111 II: NIz1i111'1-llv I: 'I'l'ilIlrI.1'I' from 'NIl11'pI1l'n-1-sluulwm, YIIUIIII. INIARTIIA JANE 'l'oMI.1NsoN C01 Ilwr' 1114111111 11111. 511111115 Illll 11l1'11.w. 5111111 1111 sh llllg .' l outIigIxI1-rs 1: Latin lflulm I. 2. 29: II2lSIxl'I- l1aII lg IIZIIIIIIIIIIUII 1: CXX l. 2. 3: I.II1I'ilI'j IIIIII1 2: I'Iayl11z1k1-1's 2. 3: IIUIIILTOIIIIIHQL Nlaiql 31 Ifmmllvull Sponsor 11. .lon LAwu12N1:1': Wfxssow The' 1111111 fllllf l1l11sl11'x ix Illlf quile' 11 11111112 Fuulllall I. 3. '11 lf IIIIIII 3, -Ig IlIII'L1llIlll'LlI Hawke-tlmall 3. -1: IIlll'llllllll'LlI SUIIIIQIII 15: Naw- i ' . 1 lull I is 111 f I Him af 1955 GENE WATSON .411 honest IIIUIIQS Ihe noblest worh' of Gnd. Vice Presillcnt Ig Dixielantlers l. 2. 3. 43 Band 1. 2, 3. 4. Vive Presitlentg Solo Cornet 1. 2, 3. 4: Band Loyalty Award 2g Lions All-State Band Alternate: A Cappella Cbuir 3. 4. President: Minietl Quartet 3: Male Quartet 4g Presidents' Couneil 4. CECIL EDWARD WILLIAMS A dry jesz, sir , . . I have them at my fingers' end. Boys' State 39 Office Assistant 3, 4. PATSY WILLIS She shalf never faelr ll friend. Fuutligllters lg Volleyball lg GAA 1: Soft- ball 11 Basketball 1. 2. 3g Clee Club 2. 3. 4. President: A Cappella Choir 3: Mixed Quartet 3: Girls' lfrisexrible 3. 4: Playmak- ers 23 Bantl 41 FHA 1. 4. Secretaryg Presi- dents' Council -1. JIMMY WOMACK .lllllgllli-ffl'PI1f spevtarle of human hzzppi- ness . . . Football 1. 2. Q WSJ? ' It WONEMA VVIIITWORTH The readiness of doing doth express No other but the d0er,s willingness. Footlighters lg Office Assistant 11 FHA 1. 2g Glee Club 1. 3: Library Club 2: Play- Inakers 3g A Cappella Choir 2. 45 Typist -1, JOE ANN VVILLIS Here is a girl with a heart and Il smile That make the bubble of life ufurthwhile. Footlighters lg Basketball 1. 4g FHA 1. 4. President. Playmakvrs 3: Basketball Man- ager 3g Presidents' Council 4. cuiors FRANCES GAIL Woon What good I see hzzrnbly I seek lo do. Footliglitt-rs 1: Playmakvrs 2, 3: Majorvttv 4g Rm-tl Cross Council 4. BILLIE MARIE WOODALL lndivizfttality is the salt of life. Cla-v Club lg A Cappella Choir 2: Banml 2. 3. 4. Majorvttv 2, 3. 4. Assistant Drum Major: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Captain: Vol- leyball 1. 2, 3. Captain: FHA 3: CAA 1. 2. 3. 4g Y-Teens 4, To help ram- money for their HCUVIIIPQ the Qc-mor claw- Qpnnaors the annual candy sale. an fag:-rly awaitul uf-nt in junior Qt-mor high The Cancly made and sacked by the seniors, is N01 tn slllifllls tlurm tht fourth periot the only day CHS. students can eat candy in Senior Assembly Pragram Introducing the seniors to the student body was the purpose of the senior assembly program an original skit featuring each senior at a class reunion in 1965. Senior Sacials The basement of the Clarksdale Baptist Church, the Civic Auditorium, the Cat Cave, and the Bobo campus were the scenes of the four senior socials . . . a privilege enjoyed by the seniors and their sponsors. lmproniptu entertainment by members of the class followed the luncheons served by the mothers. The Valentine social was enlivened by a song-title game. 'Qs Vcspcr Service 5021111661 Dorf .Auditorium may 22, 1955 HELEN HUNTER Processional: Tannhauser Marchi' -. , EEEE E,EE, W agner Patsy Miller Invocation EE..EEE,.. T ....EEEE, EE,. EEEEEEEEA.. . vEEEEEA,.... R t . Rev. Msgr. J. T. McKenna Pastor-St. Elizabeth,s Catholic Church Welcome ..w.,,o7,. ,, ..,.o,o,o,oA.A..o,o,o, ,,oo7o,o7o e voooo,o,..o. .o,o .o,, H e len Ruth Hunter Vesper Music , E c,cccc . , .. High School Choral Groups The Lo1'd's My Shepherd - rrrrr . Carl F. Mueller To Thee We Singi' . . , c,.,. ....rc,eccc. P eter Tkach MO Divine Redeemer ..,.,e eee,reeee . ,erer .....eeee,er.eee. C . F. Gounod Cod of Our Fathers - re.,..eeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeee,ev , Warren-Mueller Accompanist-Patsy Miller Vesper Message eee. ....eu euee, eeeeeeeeee . ...,. . . , .. eeeeeeeeeee Rev. J. T. McKenna Benediction .eee.ve..4..eeee..........e.eeer eeeeeee, R ev. J. T. McKenna Recessiomzl: Grand Marchn W . ...e.e..e . eeeeee, ..c,,-,, , , eeeee Verdi Edwynne Joiner Vespcrs rv it for Gathering under the arcade Sunday evening, May 22, before marching into the E. Dorr A l't ' t . I ' ' ' ' ' Ufl orlum 0 occupy tie front feats for the last time brought feehngs of mingled joy and regret. Graduation After years of anticipation, the Seniors donned caps and gowns to begin the long trek down the aisle of the City Auditorium to receive their diplomas! Zommeacemcnt Program may 26, 1955 Processional-'4lVlarch Aux Flambeaux, ... . Clarksdale High School Band Invocation L ,oo, o.,ooooo,.,voo,..,oo......o.....o.o,...o.vA,..,o,,.. . ...., R ev. C. Carman Sharp Pastor, Clarksdale Baptist Church Welcome Address r,rrr..,r L ,,,..rrr,...,rrrrr,..rrr,... Melvin McNeal Grantham, Jr. Piano Duet--g'Country Gardens ..,,s....,ssss .,..,ssr...sss... Percy Grainger Leslye Sherard Baltzer and Peggy Ann Bornman A HALF-CENTURY OF PROGRESS IN CLARKSDALE HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY OF CLARKSDALE HIGH SCHOOL Early Growth: 1905-1918 .,s......,s.......,..,.,.....es.,.,. Patsy Ruth Sheley Milestones of Progress: 1919-1955 ,...,ss,....,s,.,.. s..... ,I ennie Ruth Buhl CLARKSDALE HIGH SCHOOL TODAY Curricula ..,,,,,....,..........,.....ss,.....s.......r,,...,, Edward Ellis Samaha, Jr. Extracurricular Program ....s, .,.,,,. ,.v,.,....... E d win Maurice Antic-i No Man Is an Island ...,.s....,,..l..,..,.....,...,.....,s....,.,s....,r Whitney-Kramer Senior Chorus-Accompanist, Patsy Miller Presentation of Class Memorial sss.....,ss.... L... . ..,s. G eorge Edward Falls, J r. Acceptance of Class Memorial ,v.....,.,s.,.,... r...... W illiam Wells McKLee Trombone Solo-6'Goncertino for Trombonel' ,,e......-.,,e....--e,....-,,er..,.. David James Edward Foy-Accompanist, Peggy Ann Bornman Presentation of Platform Guests ..,-,,LL,,,.s,-,,-,,-,,,,e,,,,,-,,,-,,,, H, B, Heidelberg Retiring Superintendent Presentation of Class for Delivery of Diplomas ..,,.,,--, ,,,,e,, M , P, Smith High School Principal Presentation of President of School Board ,.,,,,,,,,r.,ee.,,-,,--, H, B, Heidelberg Presentation of Diplomas ,,,,-,,,,,,,,,,,,,--,----------,--,-,,--------- .-Vx-- T om T. R055 President of School Board H-Alma Matfffv - ----------............................................ The Senior Class Neal Grantham Patsy Sheley Jennie Buhl Ed Samaha Edwin Antici George Falls X,:QL:k -X, ,. ' LEL1 MVN? lk: 3 Q li N Ns IWQQ v 1 X In N 1 yn 1 I 1 QB xl M X N E1 wx wgi- - X lfvif X sv. NPV ,M-J fffrx Af' QF 3 ig R, i . 1 A 1 , XV T q un. . A QX 4 - xx S Q 35 .. -W X- A is gg. QE 399 , Qlfigf fx Aw-,X 1 L if XL--53? .h.h is- K W: 4 ww 0 wtf S K5 Q A x lp.. . W A xr 'NWS Q Y was A ,B WR X .i ' we Q , 1 X X v SX 'fr -' -- ky i X M gm ry 'F X Q- Hk, ,. J I . . , QQ? . K3 ,, . f A -I ms. 3. ,, ' 'W l M 'L K juniar 611155 Off7ccrs ,ff'IIOffl'f 9e'1'rPt . ary Treasurer Vive President ICIJWYNNIC JOINICR Ifl.lZ!UHfTH CRANTHAM B President BILLY MCKEE OBBY RAY FRANKLIN RUDY NIONTY 611155 of I 956 Howard Bailey Dean Belk Esther Brand Elynor Elizabeth Butler Charles Campassi Clyde Carraway Tish Carter Minerva Castro Virginia Cauthen .lohnny Bing Choo ,leanette Crocker Thomas Davis wi George Adams Roy L. Anderson Philip Aronoff Hazel Bailey I K 'KP 2:14 r , M E W .. ,if , , x: - 1 wuz:fft1i:1ffff:n ' I-11 if 1 . - A ' '22- ' . 1 fl: l I '2- 4 i1..s, l lug 2, M ,, :L Q. .X,w,,,.x ML :i v ' ,wud M4 ala., V 1' S., E fx - u i 60155 af 1956 Bertha Louise Holcomb Jo Ann Horton Bill Hudspeth David lvey Dan Jackson Jim Johnson Edwynne Joiner Frances Jones Joyce Jose 'X fx , 5 . 1 .JJ 2 'ex ,Rl I 'N Mildred Kerstine Frances Kilpatrick James E. La Bouve Elizabeth Grantham Jess L. Haley I . ' 1 Jackie Hamiirick ' Marion Hardy as ,,,a2,f,Mm ,, f , f ,fr is f ' - A -sm ,ww . lem if 'wife 5' 'if .1 'K :.zu,,s4z,,.wz -si 1 vsffz,sf4wsW J,,,' g:,al,,3g,, Q A 55- ,-.- -.V ., we - H, X - if-9' Fi - 'fi A-rfmgfrf: 44 My W , 1, X wg, 153 Q - ' ifQixf,'s'lf.l:':f:'. ww'g zfi ' ' Q., . - , , ?'5!w5:z:ff--'rnswiw -F-pf' . . my ,--sqgwfs. fu, .. fm A-if,15,ff12 fi i - -- . , - iK+if'i2r,,'g 'iQ,- . ' f-Q ' i fi' ,- 5 f -, ,,'.f ,- ,L , , X SE' like cylcy J X2 zz 1 ,Q ngigz, mm , 1 ,lata f 'ir H-ffm My juniors Margaret Manning artha Love Mansell .limm5jDoug McCloud W Paula McGlaughlin Billy McKee Patsy Miller Rudy Vincent Monty Robert Moody Ann Morris Bill Pendergrass Martha Ann Peters Glenda Pfeiffer Sarah Longino Martha Ann Looney Bill Lowrey Bob Malone 611155 of I 956 Shed Hill Roberson Ned Sabatini Lucy Jean Salley Mary Ann Sewell Roland Shipp Lavon Skaggs Gerald Smith Joye Smith Vivian Smith Jackie Stanford Mary .lane Sugg Dee Ann Tackett June Pickel Lillie Dell Regel Harris Alan Resneck Sue Richardson wsgsf.-:-fs,11-'sax junivrs Paul Thompson john B. Trippe Peggy Walker Marion Warfield Betty Westbrook A ' L Lillie Faye Williains L ' L Joanna Juanita Yetman Ann Taylor 1' , 2.-sr To finance- the Junior-Senior ll8IlIlllf'l, ine-mln-rs of the- junior class operated a concession stand during home basketball games. QKSQI junivr Activities Conducting a candy sale and sponsoring dances were two major projects the junior class in financing the Junior-Senior banquet. linking lhi-ir nrde-rs for vlass rings and pins waS With a hit of advim- from an inte-rest:-il svnior. a 4' uf tha- high spolw uf Ihr' yvar for nwnilwrs nl group of juniors ilvcwratwl Ihr- vlass float for thi- - ' 4 4-lass! Hmm-c'mni11g1paradv. thi puinnr junio Activities -Y Juniurs wnrkvd hard and had fun as they built the lunior- and S1'Hl1ll S had fun as th:-y worke-d Inge-their in all-vuruling Soldii-rs Fif-Id for the' unnua 1-inniiigg l'f'l1'lH'illilll1 l llnmv- Trojan horsv used in the program for the Roman V lmnqus-I spinisorvil hy tln- Latin Clull. 5 4 J 4 KW!! f P 5' fa 55 K I Li? .53 - . i m' . J 55 N ' 5 f ' f ' K 1 -' fm! , Hx 'RL' .. A g' as 1 if K fix 5 x E ' 'Lf A F' A X 9, V A K, '91 f ' , A i gy Q rw wy 4 L 11 ?i L3 1 V M Q 1312 5, 4 ' R ' , . , : zz? a ' 5 .lf Q Q ik r . V Q, :Tv J? 3 Q, I Ni f E I r 5 SQ? 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Rinks Bill Robinson Roy Ross Dolores Ann Rossie Donald Rutledge V Harriette Sankey A Lurie eonaf ue Malle ' Bevefw gm 3060 daxe Peat ryes Mfgggsey it gumsfon mace Massey , Marv A t Ann Mcgiaughlln , Bobbtf C tan McLau5l1 D Onatd Van , Ann MC gexhanv Sam MCQXZJV at' Tommy ann Nmnie Me EmeS1 M00 Y Y lm r av is n , il xxx X .P uri? Pl W' at 'F MV . ix my fi , , L L N. reer -w. ffssifaz ' ' K jsliy-1 ' K f 'gm' . iaggsiisy- 5 . e ,,q1,g,,,,f' .- -, ti,-.flak ., Muir.. V. ' 1 miner - ' ,rzzesiiiw -. f f ' , P . - ' ' V , ' - ., W' . . .' , f 'Ji if? .P ,. - f 'E S .M . I Svvhvmm r A' n 1 'in 4 lip rw- 3 'X 5, qw, 'Q W f W, - ' ' A f ffl gm-Aa-.W ' '95 M ,x Paul Thompson Shirley Tollison Alec Watts Joe Weller Joel Williams Mack Willis Diana Willmore Marshall Wise Elizabeth Wooten Sherman Yates Joan Young Pat Younts ff ' f .s ,, N A xx -f--NN WW 'z iw.. iiso Ffiff Z f ' 5 ff I -'fH'ivfk SQ ,wifi :ig . 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S ecre tary TOMMY CARTLEDGE, Vice President BILLY HENDERSON, President Jimmy Brister Judy Broglin Bob Brunson Nancy Buford Alice Buhl Don Carpenter Tommy Cartledge May Choo Helen Commander George Cook lack S. Correro David S. Crighton Billy Cruse Woody Dabbs Rosalie Davis Elouise Day Kathleen Day Carolyn Diamond Patricia Dribben June Ellis Dorothy Evans Robert Ford Annette Fox Harry Frazer Beverly Fullilove Skipper Fulton Kathleen Funk ,lo Ann Furini Kenneth Furniss Billy Cates 611155 of I 958 I 'Q i 6' ,i 'i-i . . w w 2, w 4 K I 5 iiwwe 2' '- B C e t we 'E' -:'t 1 J' if lg A . .K VQ ,. ., . , L lk X 1 . X T , :fax 'P' ya' fl , ,,....-M g K f fi af Z, Q. E . :ei j f- x 2 E 'K E 'i ' , f:if.v2s1f:1,1:s am. if f - ,r W in an .. 1 X X i Q Q if , ig in y .., all .1 4, A , C Far. X A . ..E Q A'i, . 4ZC!fJf . -. 44. , ,3 ,J i . 1 'Wjff'Q3.j5g, ,ff -A Q f'? Q A..- fi. VSFQQWQQQ ull ,111 is f xg 'Kl Billy Cazaway Patsy Gillespie Evelyn Gordon Charlotte Lynn Green GC. Criffing Gloria Haining Glenda Faye Hall Betty Lou Hardy Barbara -Harpole Faye Harris Joe Hegwood Bonnie Helms Billy Henderson Bob Hitch Malcolm Hitchcock Bill Holley Claudette Human William lkerd Charles Iv Y Sherry Lee Jackson Leigh Jacob Tommy Jenkins Exton Johnson Hoyle Chesley Johnson Linda Johnston Loda Johnston Sandra Jones Paul Jose Gladys Jue Billy Keel -'YW 4 r:.:r,,e f. E-NX ,X ,A 2 swk 7' 'N . .l ,x X 2:-91 S ray? -15 K K NN Betty Sue Kiihnl Jimmy Latham Elaine Laurenzi Fred Lentjes Boy Lentjes Becky Lowrey Jimmy McBride Hampton Mclnnis Bonnie McLaughlin La .luana Martindale Thomas Massey Betty ,lane Monty Emmie Lou Mooney Henry Herbert Moore Frances Mullen Melvin Murphy Joan Nelson Lacy Newton Terry Nicholas Cecile Nix Douglas C. Noland Joe Nosef Mary Lois Parker Linda Porter Betty Jo Pullen Bonnie Raney Barbara Rappaport Mary Ann Rector Bessie Mae Beedy Anita Fay Richardson -1, XL Q , 2 A aff' glass af I 958 'ZS' if .5 f ,mv dx V :L ,,. f V is e N ll ai Q. 1 f ff M 539, Y if l r A i Lk 5. 1, V L, -'-Y-1 , - K VVVV e v A W My ig? L , .ar- f ' , f A B L y L i Ri l 1 Q it g .-k: A N 55 if I 1- - . F, . h. :::- f -V , L L i 9 L A it . Y ,,A, A A sf L V V if Q ' V lm X , at V, m L ,A , I L 1 L., me ya s cc t it of I 1 ssol ossrc -f s I . 4 ff 5 L D Y 1.,. ! V L A L x P L i 1 Judith Hoy liolmlvy Russell Betty Lou Ruth Mary llelen Rutledge Blanche Sanderson Byron Sanderson Kathryn Seheider Fred Seruggs Cary Simmlns A Eugene Sinipsdn N, W I 4 x Faye Sims Daisy Smith Dortha Smith J. ll. Smith Lynn Smith john Stevenson Rae Strode Gerry Tarver Larry Tate Meri Taylor George Todd Gailua Trantham Ernest Vanlandingham Carolyn Weaver Claude Weeks Wade R. Whittington Henry Wigley Bill Wilkins Billy Wood jo Ann Zepponi N x.. .?rc'shnf1f:14 if W, at fad 1 7 J: sl 6' l 1.4 l ,Q L tr ,475 my . , . I . V L by ,.,,t. .:. . A V 4 52113 ,Q ...x ,m ' H 'Yi xg wiv 3 R 8 to ' 'sie fl . 1 : Y, S f W 'rf i ' Lx' +-Q .. tEiXi fa 1 . tl f 'UW X 4 - it 'X X,. Q X Xxx. ,Stix ytgxhm . t t Q4 f My f L 'jk Wi' . 4. 4 I X 1 wt 'Te at - A ' X its x ' A f' Q I, W. 1 'ik va 1 . Q M '2 '71 -Q e W x is ly in is f , - f.. e if Y f. , ,, i' L it f, ,.. i 4- 6 ' ' . 3 . . t f F' f': Q' l'f's nl 'T , 5 K X 1 A Q ww J wi '--.. s w 'uf-X 1 -gx 5 S-K., James Abbott Mickey Adams Clyde Allen Betty Andrews Marjorie Andrews Frances Bailey Robert Bailey Marjorie Bennett Barbara A. Best Billy Biggs Jerry Binder ,Ioanie Binder James E. Bolen Barbara Brewer Betty S. Brooks Linda F. Brooks Rose Brown Barbara Butler IT JL .M s ' 5 ,Nitrate 113 l t, S , , ties? 1 M 6'igl1fl1 Grade 4? 5 'x 1-:qi .Ei Q .al w' xiii l Sondra Campassi Ralph Campbell Shirley Canfield Mary K. Carpenter Johnny Carr Margie Carr Walter Clark Albert Clower Glenn Coker Joyce Coleman Wert Cooper Carolyn Coury Kittie Cox Charles Crews Gary Crocker Jimmy Cruse Sylvia Cummings Susan Day Doris J. Dismuke Kay Doss , Claude Durham George Everett Ann Falls Linda Farris Charles Faulkner Patsy Ferguson Libby Foy Donald F ulgham Freida Furniss Harold Fumiss Gerald Gammill Bill Gates John Gilbert Linda Gilbert James Gordon Peggy J. Gordon Kirven Goss Bobby Grantham Kenneth Gregory Richard Guest Dickie Haining Kathryn Hanna Ezyhlh Grade WX -X t I' VI 'AV ,IT ,DRiiV'NiigQfQQQQZ9Y'?'11 :- r' 'f??'x5l-W i ' - 1 , t'5Q2sf:,..1-ig. M. ' new ,.::.f: , 'i fi - f JE-1 f ' 4 1 , .mas , 3 . , . wifi at , 1 V xi? f :i QEQQQIQSE F-i'i 'fo 'mg A 11 3' NfQL5S5?'1rv 1' V. if . e ,giivggfeaff ge'--2' .. - - 1 , it Q Q 'w gt 1 5 .. . if . ,,.. , at b 3 is 13-sf:ta-'ye wsef-fm-we wwf ww Q-faf '1 re' 'Y X A f ':gs9..s1..,, .wlggis 'H' ,I . 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Nicholas Bobby Oakman Jane Overby Nancy Pilgreen Anne Porter Paul Powell Linda Reaves Betty Redwood Martha Keedy Gilbert Sanders W. Sanderson Beverly Sauls Irene Sbravati Linda Shelby 'safx v Q 'F 1 5 L Q K Q . . -, ive, . f L. 3 11, .-1 4 rim- sized Z Y: ' , .. 'N as ' 3 an ' as ' i W. 5,512 Af, f ' ' . - yi V- -Iggy W wir: :fssf sfL j wwf: , ' , :?.,,5.,.f6,, A ,iq Y ., , ,.,: 2 I ii 5 Q 5 .sg X fl? gi D2 V ,L ...,, ,,, , Lmxi W 5 ,,.. wa. B. ,X ' . N .. 6 Va I .,M.M-V WN M-.,,w,,,,.w-:ff-M L 1 ' Jiikiga 4 15, 5 85. 1b51 I g1f..1iQ2'5' gk .5 ' Qxfvff 'fwv' fm' 'W .A Q--' W mm Y, gmt ,E ,yy W N, ,K , 'Q 0 it , v .6 A gwg, may x 'kim 1 .n s in f:i,A?h Q r WH Ai' A Q9 1 1 Qld .5113 if Q 4-5 if N f..'.,,. f':.a 'a,g,,QK,sQ' 7 Z',-2f'f?iSf' 'ff' 2 5 4 '3' 5565 m'N'7 X eff? 'la w. - V -J' V ' .' -23-fb Fifi? N' 'x 'W 35 ' vf - ,.:+- Y 1 .ff . P' . .sm 44 4,0 , r-'Sit is '22N3'75v fi 4241. f ,, wwfYsffg1w--2 W W Af ,Sf , Q'v'!w5,f?L,Gi, ' 7 1' ., A .f . 'sf nf wt.- ,IVQ V 1 Ai ALM' Q i 29 P-ff '7 at Q7 Q 1' Sl 'Q 8. a, 34-f . wa-A 1' 5 ffnliiv ,EA X--ww... in -ws. , QNLZSL ---..-... f .. ,LJ- xm m . ,.. . , Z1 fy XI A1 i Q WWE: A A A 'iii ,Q ,, ...quo- ' ned, 4,- uperinfendmf is' Message To tlie WlLlJCAT Stall und Studvnt Body: Fifty Years of Progrevv of tliv Clarksdalc Svhools arc not just fifty milcposts in a period of ai liall-century. Progrvss signifivs not only growth in the number of studvnts. tvzivlicrs and lwuildings. liut grcatvr acliiuvenivnts. in rcsponsv to revognition of vliangv amd changing needs. Fifty yvurs liavv lirouglit lvoys and girls witli liettvr character. lictter vitizvnsliip. and gn-atcr and morv divorsilicd acliievmnents. As Superintvndfint of the Clarksdalc Svliools for fifty yvars. l am grateful for the opportunity to have vontrilvutf-d my energy and limited talents to tht- program achivvcd. As l retire from thc' scene of inevitable further progrvss. l lwqtlvath to my siiccossor the hopi- tliat he will dcirivc as muvli satisfaction from the joys of progress as it has been my good fortune to r-xpvriencc. A loving uGood-by and good luck to all of youl ll. li. l'llfll3l'il,l3l'fRC ,.i ut ye a po icy making body. tht- Board of 'l'rustm-s of the Clarksdale' City N lool a worked tlllllflllgly for Illv lN'llf'TI'lll'l1l of tht- school systvlii. I I oinfr twrrstaryl Woodrow VC Day. W. T. Wilkins lviltf' Chairmanl. Torn T. Ross lChair- I M. P. SMITH Principal of High School Supervising Principal of Junior High School F N C. H. CARRUTH, JR. MISS LURLINE MOUNGER Assistant to Superintendent Manager of Cafeterias MRS. ANN WEEBER JONES MRS. EUGENIA ABRAHAM Secretary to Secretary to Superintendent High School Principal Principal of Junior High Srhool MISS JANET WATTS Secretary to Assisfant to Superintenqlent A v- N :TH .fi ww MISS LEA PORTER MRS. LILLIAN BORCOGNONI MRS, CATHERINE TOMLINSON B00k'lffePCf ' ACCOUVUUU5 .lunior Clerk Senior Clerk MKS. ANNIE SEE SPARKS-English The American literature class gained increased literary appreciation by listening to a recording of Snow Bound. Miss was NORMAN English lou rnalism ' V' 1 MISS KATHLYN SHURLEY English Science MISS EDITH WILKINSON-English, Spanish To acquaint he-r students with Latin Culture, Miss Conn used the opaque projector to show picture-s of scenes in Greece and Rome. 1 'uni' MRS. MABEL MORRIS-English MISS ELIZABETH CONN-Latin By comparing the anatomy of the frog to that of the human being. science students improved their understanding of the human system. MRS. SARA ETHERIDGE Mathematics .mah-. ALLAN L. MCCLURE-Seienee J. M. BENNETT Seienfe Cen eral .Hath FRED F. GORDY Mathenzalics Social Studies students presented a panel discu mn on the United Nations over WROX and in assembly. MISS PEGGY TUCKER-Social Studies MISS MAURINE WlSEfSoeial Slurlies ' iii 'w iilmagl irrsweismxre- 1. ' 1' 1 -.. llsi' MISS KA'I'lll,El-IN CIAHMICHAFI. I,-lIllIllIPl'f'lv!1l Slllzjerls HHS. MARGARET LFIDBETTER I,.fIIIllIlt'f!'I:dl Sulzjerls W. P. COX Maintenance of Srhool Plan! Type- Il Shop sturle-nts stumlie-cl metal work, autonmlmilz- mevhanics, welrling, lathe, and shapf-r. Students in the Business Department learned to op:-ralo the calculator adding machines. Ininieoscope, mimeograph. rlitln, and wliphonc-. CARI, KEEN General Shop, .llerhanival Drazving L. G. LAPLANT Me1'l1r1nieal ann' Meinl Trades Shop 1 ,xqxi fly! Hnmemaking Classes visited the Big Star Market to learn how to stay within the- family hudgf-t hy selecting the hest bargains. A SALU TE TO PROGRESS MRS. JULIA CORSO Home l':I'0fI0lI1fI'S MRS. DIANE PEARSON Home Efonomirs 0 MRS. ROSALIE LIPSEY CL .Manager of Bobo Cafeteria CITY SCHOOLS WAYNE S. HARRIS Driver Eduration Something new has been added . . . Driver Etlucatiun, an f'iQ'i'fiVf' subject for ninth and tenth grade students. MRS. I-'A YF SKEWES Art MRS. RUTH MCCAIN Slurly Hall Art classes enjoy free'--hand drawings, still-Iiie. clay modeling, and soap carvings. and make posters, Imarkmlrups for ass:-mIrIy programs. and Christmas dc-coratiuns for Imnwrnonis. MISS MARY JOAN FINGER Mode-rn dancing Iwlps to dvvc-Iop gracv, poise, and enduranrfz Library LEONARD WHITTAKER Boys' Physical Erluration MISS FRANCES DAVIDSON Girls' Physical Eduration giii l1:'llf pg Lia? 'N' ,G as A4 . . ., ,, , M .45 NW?- if 5,124 Y A 'W Y ar l sn ,., L. 0 4 'B . . . ,, V .,,,, f W i'v1'21'? , L ,, af' , ,kf,.L - ,fig W., M, Lt . L, Q., E 4:5 mi? 'tfsrsiig 1 In V Vi V,k,:, E.. in-P or YJ residents ' Houmfil :i 5 i -i S -in-. M' ' Trea.wrer PXTSY SHELEY OFFICERS l'lll'f' I'resirlenl I'rexi1IenI Secretary Reporter Parlzameniarmn BOB SISK NEAL CRANTHAM EDWYNNE JOINER HELEN HUNTER STELLA MARTIN lic-gun in 1045 and eoinposed of leaders of student organizations and representatives from high school classes. the Presidents, Council initiates and sponsors activities and projects for the welfare of the student body and faculty. Major projects of the eouneil are Homecoming, Who's Who contest, election of the Band Queen, operation of the Lost and Eound Cabinet, and Career Day. Nleinlmersliip of the eouneil ineludes Neal Grantham, Senior Class Presidentg Billy McKee, Junior Class Presidentg L. G. LaI'lant, Jr.. Sophomore Class Presidentg Billy Henderson, lfreshinan Class Presidentg Patsy Sli:-ley, Editor of WILDCAT and President of Library Cluhg Stella Martin. Associate Editor of WlLDCATg Helen Hunter, Editor of SPOTLICHTg Bob Sisk, C Cluli President: Catherine Criss, President of Playmakers: Mary Helen Rutledge, President of Footlightersg Patsy Willis, Clee Club Presidentg Gene Watson, President of A Cappella Choir and llandg Patsy Johnson, President of Y-Teensg Billy Evans, Junior Red Cross President: Nancy Crattafiori, C.A.A. Presidentg Joe Ann Willis, E.H.A. Presidentg Dibba llutler, Latin Cluli Presidentg Edward Samalia, Debate Club Presidentg Roland Maddox and Louise Nelson, Senior Representativesg Edwynne Joiner and Ann Morris, Junior Representativesg Marie Ke:-see. Sophomore Representative: Becky Baltzer. Freshman Representative. N W K , 35 5 12? wif, 1 -ff . ax, 4 I any ' Yixk X A .as 1 Q 4 A . A x W 2 5 4 - 'I J kk ,.., N , Vim . .. I Q2 5, 5 Q X 1 rub. 'Im 'FS 1 If 4. I ,.... 'W:'E-E ii' I ,.. 3 . 5 I Zfvflzylzfers f-,Q f N1 ll lillll I lllflt. l,l'l'SiflPI1f --C. TARVFR. Rf-porler ll I Rlllll lin- E fy if ,H 'bw . .f,,v.f, +V 5 . liz ,yi -32 l'r1's1'rl1'nI ll. llfXl.TZPfR, Sfwrefary The popularity of dramatics among students of CHS. is evidenced by two clubs: the lfootlighters for freshmen and the Playmalcers for tenth, eleventh. and twelfth grade students. Catching Up with Christmasw and NA Ghost in the Housef' presented hy the Footlighters and Playmakers respectively, were enjoyable assembly programs. Playmakers 3 5 i 1 . 5 junior kai Kross PROGRESS CLARKSDALE CITY SCHOOLS A SALUTE T0 in BILLY EVANS, President-ANN COKER, Executive Secretary LESLYE BALTZER. Vice President-JUANITA YETBIAN, Recording Secrelclry Two service clubs illustrate the moral and spiritual training in our school: The Junior Red Cross collaborates with the American Red Cross by sponsoring such projects as overseas gift boxes and the art exchange program with foreign countriesg and the Y-Teens strive to promote Christian fellowship. This year the Y-Teens sponsored a Clean-Up Day, made favors for trays in veteran hospitals, and held an installation service for new officers. ll- Cecrzs iff' if WTM W M , . .N-e-f-amnnwun f Qikahwi A 5 K ... .W X 1' Y k g fa S W EQMMAQEXE QQ -XV? x S 199' -,w-wwwdn-4 - fm kwa isf wig :-- W x afin 611111 Secretary-Treasurer President Reporter Vice President MARIE KEESEE DIBBA BUTLER BILLY EVANS SALLY HOLCOMB Initiated by Miss Sue Watkins in 1945, the Latin Club offers its members an opportunity for learning Roman customs and developing an appreciation for ancient art and literature. At present the club has fifty-six members. Among its activities are the annual Roman banquet and participation in the North Mississippi Latin Conference. This year the club won first place honors at the conference for its skit, The Ides of March, an original playlet written by Frank Baker, Charles Brocato, and Aubrey Edleman. KUIHHI1 Hafzquct wwf: ' Wildcat l5'0ard The Wildcat Board includes the presidents of the four senior high school classes, two representatives elected by each class, and two members of each class appointed hy the faculty. In addition to assisting in the upkeep of The Cat Cave, the Wildcat Board holds open house with refreshments and entertainment and sponsors dances for C.H.S. students. Ure 6711! 611176 The Youth Center, better known as The Cat Cave, was opened on December 4, 1953. Spafhyhf Ns-.,, SPOTLIGHT STAFF Billy McKee, Boys' Sports Editorg Helen Hunter, Erlitorg Stella Martin, Reporter: Larry Jenkins. Reporterg Mary Jane Sugg, Assistant Business Mariagerg Billy Evans, Business Manager: Anne Coker. Circulation Manager: Ann Morris and Edwynne Joiner. Associate Editorsg Eula Holloway. Art Editorg Sarah Longino, Girls, Sports Editor. The SPOTLIGHT, voice of the students, had its beginning thirty years ago under the sponsorship of Miss Nettie Rose. The Journalism class was introduced in 1937, and the SPOTLIGHT achieved Quill and Scroll national honor rating in that year. On April 27, eleven members of the SPOTLIGHT staff and two of the WILDCAT staff were initiated in the Nettie Rose Chapter of Quill and Scroll: Sarah Longino. Ann Morris, Billy McKee. Marion Warfield, Billy Evans, Stella Martin, Mary Jane Sugg, Edwynne Joiner, Patsy Sheley. Jennie Ruth Buhl, Anne Coker, Eula Holloway. Sara King tnot shown l. .Quill and Scroll Jnitiatiau guturc' flomemakers of America The F.H.A. offers to Homemaking students opportunities for further development in planning and carrying out activities related to the home. ln September the cluh held its annual installation of officers and initiation of new members, The following officers were installed: Josephine Heard. pianistg li:-tty Lou Ruth, treasurer: ,loan Nelson, vice presidentg ,loe Ann Willis, presidentq Patsy Willis, st-ere-taryg Eula Holloway. reporterg Rosalie Davis, social chairman: June Ellis. song leader. 4-fl 61116 HLearn to Do by Doingu is the guiding prin- ciple of the 4-H club, which trains its mem- hers in better citizenship, useful skills. effi- cient work. and community responsibilities. The four H's represent the four-fold develop- ment of Head. Heart, Hands, and Health. Doing outstanding work in club projects were Mary Bailey-poultry. gardening, food, healthg Judy Broglin-clothingg David Crighton4cattle and hogs: Joe Baird-hogsg Jerry Hawkins-cotton. MARY BAILEY JUDY BROCLIN I1 IJAVIIJ fjRlq'pHT0N JOE BAIRD JERRY HAWKINS Q , W 1 Qfrlwind Vrggk vw-,, T as A Wg 'rw .W , ,. if Ln f ,QA Q' my mms! gfzfkfmv Y GN A11 expandmg ploglam of Illtlamuldl ab well as Competitive bpO1tb fO1 both boyb and gulb provldeb Wholebome leueatlon, teaches good spoltbman ff I 95 4 Varsity and '76 ' Calm The 1954 Wildr-ats recorded another memorable chapter in C.H.S. gridiron history . . . not 1-ountod in wins and losses but in good sportsmanship, dauntless spirit. and im-ompuruhlv ta-zunwork. ,Managers QCA' i oy i 'gg I Aridre-w's, Walt:-r lloonv. 1.1-ol'g1' lfulls, .l-ohn 'lirippv 5 l'f'1i 5 Cfaachiag Staff Bob Sisk, Captain Nc-al Grantham, Co-Captain Ste-irlrit-dv. Baflffieldg Harris. Head Coarh: Pvc-vy. H Tranz and Has- lfelball: Whittakvr. Line: Fooshee, Junior High. Ma 9 ' QL 'wld'-5- Luriv, La Bouvv, Mandolini, Monty. Slmravati Malonf-, Smith, llutlvr, Grantham. Sahhatini Varsity Cfheerleaders iw. 1 'fa ia' 3? Louise Nelson. Sissy Aust, Carolyn Atkinson, Helen Hunter Edwynne Joiner, Marion Warfield. Sarah Longino Enthusiasm and school spirit were enlivened throughout the football season by clever pos- ' ters, colorful parades, and X blazing bonfires planned and sponsored cooperatively by the , cheerleaders and football spon- sors of 1954-1955. Varsity Sponsvrs Gladys Lee Cox, Martha Jane Tomlinson, Patsy Shelf-y '75 ' Calm Betty Lou Ruth, Rae Strode, Faye Harris. June Ellis. Patricia Dribben, Sandra Jones, Becky Baltzer, Faye Sims ll joan Nelson. Elaine Laurenzi, Cailua Trantham junior juniar J-ligh Linda Shelby, Linda Farris. ,loan Binder Lucille Longino, Lucy Lee Maynard, Missy Mcflivaren, ,lulia Hughes Kay Doss, ,lo Carol Hitt, Naney Kineade dllfl 1wmm11mm:mlw'. .mmx!fmx m . 4 k. 5935? N i BOBBY RAY FRANKLIN- Reserve Ev if og bib '13 L 3 ey Q 4 ff l6'1y 8 Ex X Foothall made its entrance in C.H.S. in 1912 with Forrest G. Cooper as coach. The only game of the season. a loss to Green- ville. was played on the site of Bornman Lumher Company on Fourth Street. Green Seals became the first Captain in 1913. Since the late 1930's. when Clarksdale High hecame a member of the Big Eight. it has had 16 players designated as All- Conferenee. Two-Graham Bramlett and Ronald Bennett- made All-Big Eight two years. and Bramlett was named the most outstanding player in Big Eight. the only Wildeat to receive the honor. J-lonoroolo ,Mention BOB JOHNSON SHED HILL ROBERSON I X if ' na 535 -,, . E B011 SISK Reierl P NEAL GRANTHAM JOE WAQQON Varsity Kaskeiball Zcam it fi' ti' 8 it 'ki' ir-4, it ii' i' 'kt 55 'ki' -bi' Standing: Don Morris, Ronny Gregg. Chris Carruth, Kenny Hawes, Bob Sisk, Doug McClain. Kneeling: Bobby Mooneyban. Neal Grantham, George Falls fmanagerl. Bobby Ray Franklin. Herman Robinson. IFN Calm Bly 8 Sam Campassi. Shorty McNew, David Ivey, Cary Fondren, T. W. Fondren, 1 gl A Joel Williams. Bob Johnson, Jack Bryant, Jerry Lubiani, Howard Bailey. RONALD BENNETT 1953 gl't?.S'lIlIldII Zfftfdlfl KENNETH HAWESi195ii George Cook, Tommy Jenkins, Terry Nicholas, Eugene Simpson, Harry Frazer, Kenneth Gregory. Billy Cates. Bill Holley. Jerry Binder, Woody Dabbs. Joe Hegwood, Billy Henderson. t7alra1aaral6'aptaias Intramural Klzampiaus Lombard Burns, Edwin Antici Eliot Cohen. Brad Callicott, Bobby Schmitz .. Q fff ' Intramural Lfaptaius N. Cartledgf-, L. Nelson, G. Zepponi M. Woorlall, N. Grattafiori. M. Furini D. Noland, C. Adams, B. Gazaway Bobby Schmitz, John Orman Intramural Zlfaazpiaas M. G. Coker, G. Zepponi, B. Garner M. Kerstine, D. Ann Tackett, J. Hitt Intramural Basketball Basketball for both boys and girls holds first place in the intramural program. The faculty - student games are highlights of the season. Furini, Nelson, Garner, Cauthen, Longino Rossie, Johnson, Butler, Grattafiori, Joiner 6 61110 i ,E 5-g ,-- OFFICERS Composed of lettermen in all C.H.S. sports, the C Club sponsors dances and similar projects. Officers of the club are the following: Roland Maddox, Secretary-Treasurer: Bob Sisk, Presidenlg Neal Grantham, Vice President. lgaseball Standing: Percy Kaigler, Eliot Cohen, Floyd Shankerman, Kenneth Hawes, Bob Sisk, Bob Hurt, Jerry Hawkins, Sam Campassi, Bobby McLaughlin. Sitting: Joel Williams, Leonard Lurie, Rudy Monty, William Ikerd, Billy Holley, Sherman Yates, Billy Gates, Eugene Simpson, Phil Miller. Volleyball dzplains Dolore-s Rossiv. Virginia Cauthen, Dibba Butlf-r, ,lavkic Stanford. Patsy Johnson. Girb' Intramural Sports l N, I f ln addition to basketball, C.H.S. girls en- il joy a varied intramural sports program - including volleyball, badminton. ping-pong, f and horseshovs. K X5 l !l ,, Ljlfampianslzllrf Valleylfall Ceara A Patsy Miller, Mildred Kerstine, Martha Raye Floyd. Virginia Cauthen. Harriett Sorrells, Josephine llc-ard. Ann McCloud. Lillie- Dell Regffl. Girls Kadmiutsu Cfhampians Anita Richardson, Faye Harris Intramurals Horseshoe Ghrzmpiarrw Grace Holley G.A.A. LETTER GIRLS .M-Wm. 'l '1 -K sl A ,Q , ' xg .,,,' fi. - i .9 Q Q Ping-Pang Ehampian Mildred Kerstine Standing: Rosemary Gilbert, Dolores Rossie, Joyce Jose, Marion Hardy, Mildred Kerstine, Jeanette Crocker. Kneeling: Louise Spadini, Lillie F. Williams. Dibba Butler, Patsy Johnson, Mildred Furini. Girls' Singles Ann Nlcffloud Mary E. Cocke Hays ' Singles 6' l'l I1 I s . M... .--....g... -N' ' ' , .limmy McCloud Gzrls Doubles Dibba Butler 'W EP? El' At the Delta District tournament held in Cleveland, Ann McCloud defeated Greenville and lost tn lnve-rm-ss. After defeating Greenville, the boys' doublesgljean Belk and Jimmy Kincade-were 1-liminatc-d by Leland. Hays' Dnulzles ,llfliwd Doubles -P' K, . 'fill'-ia' t . 'M , 'f 5: , 1.4 ,,.t+tfg-5.-x.i.' -v...v?3+2f! rl A ,Q , V Q , s ,QL Y-3 st -1 V 1--'rr A -1. - .. fii f K - i visfvt- if 3 r , s.p,f.,, V me - f .1 , . K .sp 1 -zssgi-L' ,ML I r . , V 'fU ,-- -' - 'A .:. 'Q,:, -' M 1 'Htif'-ff' f iq- K fx sl Y j- . NIJ' I f Y M I it : f snag if' '- frtiw .A . A Q i f ll' T -Zlveiiw 'V H , 1 .if,z', . as if 1 e A ' l,m,.f- 7,3 , ii, gs., P t ,g f-A :W Y . . -wi t! jig. 5 ' .'t- if v ':.. .1 V. ..X'!X', iw f 75 K ',,'l4l. E A A Q qui LL SPE., - gl L --1l'rf'1f+'i2.Qa- s wi if? i -gillfyfjfeeif 'nf e f 1 l ei ii f 3 f -i b igifsgg, h A,-f v i 1' i Q - 5 5 if - .t -I in-as - 'Z . E f if if ,. Q13 ' fig sl ' -- sf.sf fEi'.- Jimmy Kinvatle, Tom Fyfe Dean Belk Charles Campassi, ,limmy Meffloud Sarah Longino Zfdfk g flurdlss Sprints l Joel Williams, Dan Foster, Billy Henderson, Harris Alan Resnick. Dan Foster, Woody Dabbs, Joel Williams. .Weld Distance Charles Ivy, Kenneth HHWCS, Edwin Anliflis Kneeling: C. Henderson, W. Herrin, T. Nicholas, J. Baird John Ormanl Standing: W. Dabbs, R. Maddox, F. Lentjes, B. Malone qw' any Ccam Axlnvgflzglg Edwynne Joiner, Marion Warfield Harriet Dukes, Ann Morris Big Eight champions for the fourth consecutive year f that was the record of the irls, olf team! For the third ear in succession, the team claimed the medalist - g 5 Y n H Ann Morris succeedin Harriet Dukes, former medalist for two consecutive ears. 8 Y l5'ig 8 Wzampiaus F dfcjdg asf ' ' '--.M wi 1, Q Qi '.'- if W x y ,. L , K .S Hand WILLIAM L. GRAVES, JR. Since its organization by Mr. Simon Kooy- man in 1926, the C.H.S. band has played a major role in the life of the school and community. During the 19544-1955 school year, the C.H.S. band provided the half-time show for six home football games, participated in local and out-of-town parades and at- tended the state band contest, where it re- ceived ratings of 1, 2, and 3 for concert, marching, and sight reading, respectively. In the solo and ensemble division the saxo- phone and mixed clarinet ensembles re- ceived superior ratings. MRS. CA ROLYN DeCILIO Director of Band and - Assistant Director of Orchestra Band and Orchestra Aft! Anne Corley. Jeanette Crocker, Paula McLaughlin, Marion Hardy, Gail Wood, Marie Woodall, Lacy Newton, Joye Smith, Tommie Teel, Diane Willmore, Kathleen Funk, Nancy Thomas. Orelzestra Sawpheae Quartet Hlariaet Quartet 6 Wir Barbara Adams, ,lame Adams, Jo Ann Ivy, Jackle Hambrxck Jeanette C ker, Homer Greene Dorothy Evans, Bill Lowery Liens' ,411-State Haart Gene Watson, Lacy Newton, James Foy, Homer Greene fnot shownl ,4 Cfappella cflmir and Glen' Klub MRS. MARY ELLEN WRIGHT Director of A Cappella Choir and Glee Club Public school music or sight singingw became a part of the curriculum in 1917-1918. The 1918 annual, THE DELTAN, pictured a Glee Club of 21 members. From these beginnings have grown our choral groups, including approximately 75 high school students. The presentation of a Christmas programg participation in the Delta Choral Festival, in which the Girls' Ensemble received a Superior ratingg and performances in assembly and at local civic clubs - these were the highlights of the current year for the A Cappella Choir and Girls' Glee Club. A select group of singers attended the State Festival. where June Pickle, soprano soloist, received an excellent rating. Hays .Quartet C Q ne W atson Jam: Foy L C LaPlant. Jr. I arm ,lvnkins Girls' Hzsemble Peggy Mooney, June Pickle, Peggy Born- iuan, Patsy Willis, Gloria Ellis, and Gladys Cox sang at the Music Educators' Southern Conference in New Orleans. Enlivening the performance was a Spanish dance hy Eclwynne Joiner and Sarah Longino. MISS MINNIK SHANNON Ar-ling Ile-ml of Piano .Wusir IIIAIIIIII ,'ll11s1'a' Tearhcr Piezue Department C' MISS ADA CHAPMAN Director anJPr1r!-Time Teacher Piano Music Piano Students The piano department had its beginning in 1909 under the direction of Miss Ada Chapman. BEVERLY CARNER Piano students who participated in the District Festival in Cleveland earned two ratings of excellent and two of good: Beverly Garner-excellent: Janie Ada1ns-excel- lent: Becky Baltzer and June Ellis-good: Peggy Ann Bornman-good. 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' -,ws .M-in 4- 'muy X nv x X 1,g' M 'f's'Ki J-..,,,, if ,Alisa gi, lm...,.- Mosl .-Illz fvtif' PATSY JOHNSON BOBBY BAY FRANKLIN ' 1514- ' '31 Jug 4 X ,R ,ix L wurkw, .iklwyl-r Q R ,W 4,5 i mx , X S A N: TfY'?9w1wHsx5Y WNX x ?v1.NR Q. re' Q1 4,4553 ,N iwafa W-'Jw Q5 wx HM QM in E vu 'W W 1 24' 1 xg x. A li .111 4 1 AN ,a , yi! ix , W va P 'ef 3511 ' ES! jg... Pi VN' A. v . g 'Moi' fs-J ,, C 1 012 1 fr Q S i .,M:,,,..- ' 'ea-1 gg K- , ao - uw- t V ns. C 1 1' I -a an df Q. N. LlATfk Eah ' : 45.4. , .Wah rw --. 1 Q-inn-1-W x. -... 12 i 5' Q Q f E N if 4 ,L . X . PM ...... Egg .-'.k . 1 S . f-MN 4 I ga fi H' as Q fig ' 3 if 5 Q .dp 'V if -ww .,,, Wwiw. A - pg , N' VU J., if G We XPS? 5 Vg 4, . 1 . i 1 5 . v -.Ns .. 3 C w Aixu. ,H if '14 3 F u. vquon-an ,f. '59 gg, ,, , . 1 if x!gf5 , Q W, 52 Q, ff 3 if 'iw ' .3 S5 5 .. K 9 1 'un-7-Nw ,wax I yr -au or , N' Y W--. , . g K L : S xl ,km3,g5w, . A . LM, W QW? a 1 5 Q Q . K3 J? ,bi . sf ,L . : 6 X, YY' , . 3 N v' HI 1' 'fi' Jr' ' A if Az' A El r if v 'f 1 L ' '7 3 5'!'I.?5 Y 1 1. , . ' Q -4, - . M :iii Q me rf ' .fi jx ' -L 13 a,, M45 4 T44 xg . , Ai. sv 1 'bibs' ,Q 3 ,nu x sf ,jf 15 5 l n - I ws 'L ggi, 'irq if: V uf' A av u I r .-3.4 -u 'a O -uni, LESLYE BALTZER Hall of Hume Members of the Hall of Fame are chosen by the SPOTLIGHT staff, journalism class, and advisors on the basis of the following requirements: four consecutive years, at- tendance in the Clarksdale high school, high scholastic average, pleasing person- ality, school spirit, and participation in school activities. VIRGINIA BLACKBURN NEAL GRANTHAM EDWARD SAMAHA BOB SISK HELEN HUNTER Gavd Hitzkeushzju Girl Gaad Hitkcnshzp Kay Each year the D.A.R. and American Legion collaborate with the school in the selec- tion of the Good Citizenship Girl and Good Citizenship Boy, respectively. PATSY SHELEY GEORGE FALLS Cmdifizfn Q vm. F ? 5 s Z f 2 gf Growing dearer to our hearts with the passage of the years, certain events have become cherished traditions of our school. ,.,.,-1 K, ,...,,,,,....,w.-ww-4-' ze, ., V flamcwmiug Her Majesry . . . QUEEN LOUISE NELSON 1. wg... H58 Q' ,f ii 'aiu 6 If AY ' X 1 V.kL x I. A Climaxing fbklffl J the 1954 football season. Louise Nelson was crowned Homeeoming Queen hy Co-Captains Bob Sisk anfl Neal Grantham on Soldiers Field hetween halves of the Clarksclale-Viekshurg game. November 5. Members of her court were representatives from each high school class and Mike lVIcDonalfl and Susan Smith. crown and gift bearers. Homecoming . . . an annual event sinc-e 1940 . . . was sponsored hy tllP.PI'f'Fil'lClllS, Council. Saphomvre Qlvut Yreshman Hoa! yympf gfmy M- Y I.. 61' flullvwvvfl cfffrisfmzs On Friday afternoon, Queen Louise was honored with a spectacular parade high- lighted by floats designed by each high school class, depicting four outstanding holidays. The C.H.S. Band and cheerleaders led the parade through crowded down- town streets. Senior 5'loaf Her Majesty iv Kaur! I af :.,,,:,:s4lU Sandra Jones, Joyce Dunn, Sarah Longino, Suzie Butler, Kathleen Day Edwynne Joiner, Queen Louise Nelson, Sissy Aust tlVIaid of Honorj er: Mn undjldiss GHS Yr uf GEORGE FA LLS-SISFY AUST QQ, Q v 4'2r. 1 Sponsored by the SPOTLIGHT staff and journalism Class. the election of Mr. and Miss C.H.S. has long been a favorite event among junior-senior high school students. ln a beautiful and impressive ceremony, George Falls and Sissy Aust were crowned in assembly April 14 by Stella Mar- tin and Billy Evans. staff members. fllll!'T nmnincvs f-Louise Nelson, Bob Sisk, Helen Hunter, Neal Grantham-were members of the 1-min. ffharlvs ,luvkson and Susan Day, Mr. and Miss Junior High, acted as crown bearers. En- lf-rtaim'rs whose-n Ivy tln- court pri-st-iitvd a dance and music program. 4 sign, -.' . r 1 1 f ' IIELICN HllNTF1Rf-NEAI. GRANTHAM ' 2, '71 if Lia .,..-an 'E' 5.5.4, l ,A 1. ,A LOUISE NELSON-BOB SISK Che 160 al Hour! My STELLA MARTIN-BILLY EVANS ghferfaingrs CHARLES JACKSON-SUSAN DAY June Pickel, Peggy Mooney, Peggy Ann Bornman, Gladys Cox, Gloria Ellis, Patsy Willis, Edwynne Joiner, Marie Woodall, Joe Wasson, Raymond Ciardina, James Foy, Homer Greene. 627011 7 Cake My Z7er111y! z 2 I I 0 3 1 A fi.: 5 1, L 1 , A I y a U, 3 ? ' - l Q, 5 n - r ' A it Q Q , Q ij f 1 y 1 ,A E tv Q i i' P i N ?lb I i 3' ' lf?i,f'N it if 'W g E 2 -3 Q Qi -f ra l . . 4 ' 15,7 K g ik . .Q is ky Q A h A YK 'f' .7 4 Q 1 I I 4- fl Y i , i I'-gijd u ' 3 X X X ' X e I S N pe 1 l 5 g lf A A sm. 2 n X Q 'I 'L 2 ft! t Mg, il' ,, i .E ... ' 2 ff -- r y A 2 Ti! ' ' 1, ' + 2 W I1 ,rn ,fx y fr M , , s Y 4 can f . Am 4 , ' L 1 I ,. A ,rl -L aila 'J 'Tv . . y ,I frsj M35 N ' ,,,-e H i X 1 I - D l f' f xx:'LVQ CCN lil yi J ,E E 2 , fr i R, , E .f .Ego a ff n i ,nf n ct 2 t , 2 I Nancy Cartledge-Lydiag Jack Sherard-Gregg Neal Grantham-Harrison Dayg Helen Hunter- loannag Virginia Blackburn-Gramg Jean Miller-Elsieg Edward Samaha-Monsieur Henrig Joe Wasson-Calebg Eliot Cohen-Redg Ronnie Gregg-Markg Anne Corley-Pennyg Jennie Ruth liuhl-Sallyg George Falls-Kerryg Patsy Sheley-Mavisg Bradley Callicott-Norman Porterg Sheri Richard-Claire: Sissy Aust-Lucile. Following a tradition of long standing, the Senior Class presented its annual play, 4'Don't Take My Pennyf, a three-act comedy centering around a screen-struck teen- ager, on April 21 and 22 in the Elizabeth Dorr auditorium. The play was directed by Miss Kathlyn Shurley, aided by Patsy Binder and Louise Nelson as student directors. Mark, my dear, where are you going? Out, out, darned spot . . . In Such lines did you ever see? Such chic! My ideal Dimity West I was just trying to get out, mister l Look, look! Nellie laid an egg! PATSY BINDER Student Director wmlmwfm 'SAre you prepared to sacrifice? Are you prepared to suffer? . . . I am! LOUISE NELSON Student Director Hand .Qneen I I I I 1 I J-fer Majesty. . . .Qneen ,4nne Harley CW A Crowned by Gene Watsoii, captain of the band, Anne Corley reigned over the festivities at the annual band dance held at the City Auditorium on April 29. Her Majesty's attendants were Peggy Ann Bornman, Maid of Honor, Gloria Ellis, Jane Adams, Lacy Newton, Mildred Palmer, Jo Ann lvy, Jeanette Crocker. and Jackie Hambrick. Members of the Court were elected on the basis of school spirit, satisfactory scholastic standing. at least one year's previous attendance at C.H.S., some interest in music, and other admirable qualities such as loy- alty, dependability, co-operation, and friendliness. The Band Auxiliary gave a breakfast party for the members of the band and their dates at the Country Club. V WAYNE MONTY-ANNE CORLEY Gaurt Lacy Newton, Jo Ann Ivy, Jackie Hambrick, Maid of Honor Peggy Ann Bornman, Gloria Ellis J . . eanette Crocker, Mildred Palmer, Janie Adams. junior-Scuiar Banque! i Toyland was the theme for the Junior-Senior banquet Friday night, May 13, in Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church. In the role of an elf, Mildred Kerstine introduced the dolls, who danced and sang for the entertainment of seniors, juniors, sponsors, administration. and Board of Trustees. Sailor Dolls L Pickaninny Dolls 5 I l Lullaby of Broadway l n Paris Pretties HD avy Dolls 1 l '4Baby Dons' Graduation Dance Climaxing thc commencement activities, the graduation dance was a gala event! Clusters of balloons in the senior class colors, gold and White, adorned the City Auditorium, where the graduates and their friends danced to the music of the Red Tops. a1g,,,1:' .. . 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' a frost is purely Coiznciclentali W ' X QQ X, , ii' SY wkwi, . f 3 ffwg, kmesmmwdmi why do +. efe35IS Z1gzif Exim L3sT'1i-is Jack? Always smilingln nThe Tombny C1ub!n A Q L xe- 4' x 3099 , 1 rn Y A ' Af i bows little bit,-by buddy- 0 3. EEN 3. o ' y vy e UPretty maids all in a PQWQF Oy,-bn-4, -- A-V, ' . ' ! '1 u: F 451. . gg f 'Q FQ' . A H 111' S L yi! 4'gglli ?l3N: '0UiS93 Hihy thai smug loo s 'arSY? 9Th1t innocent look,n , , , - 1 K xv' - .ef 1 r 1 if X . - Q fi Q , .f 1 . 5 'yur X X 2- ,. xx ,C .1-. ' xl, ,X xiii A - H ,Sd h Plavmntesln Hiild wen d8dl1, P W i naar! T'-f,'.Qr1o,u o q K K ky , N, ik 5 , 3147 X uv, ' - - M Num C+ wdlklnf our E3h1Q3 back home '-to gfu QQQP fellow, eau? wut ul ali: . -WL! 'hws Uailfn i H ,, I ,L ' , 'PU .CTC S ,A tv- YN Cl ,.-Q' .M .4 . Xfvxx 4 X-'-:YT V aaa 2.1! W , H5iLLing yrcLiy.H 11,1 A N K 'Y . '-S '-9 know dwowt those -Spd trip NTWO of Q 1 J x,,x. IN U Nnungry? W, Q wiE EZrJf I . UStep lifely now.N N nsleep? what's ihat?n uJust 4 it easy. 'Where'd that land comb fiom, fa' :fl K J U 'tgj-E LJSVE Q VN -can ' ,wrQfLSf.: you stand nCheck those ut that Gut, 3 XQQ Jil' unatch those fif 'Y 'kv-aE.W S Really , ,mrllng . urea, 21135. , 'S mnfMff'I?'ff'5 rv xg ? . Ni ,,,3 ,LQtfv,C!.fv- ' k Hb wx m In 1wi'e'?ts or f.. ..e 5:-Jevt, utimig-3 gym, ure-fue H best Q? u Q 4axQx1YyO ckom 'Vfmwfone for potato c 'ii I . .h,,mi,X V ci yggp' V. , 23 xmvx, ,XX VA 1 L -2 u A A Q A 3- V ' f, jtvllwi A' , W 4' I v mf X5 I, can GTD K A.Qlfi':, K x A L e JJ. 4- -'hs !WII55:m?5mg 1 'K Q L f ,, X 'hifi 511: Q, 2 rg' Fx 1 ,lt -X Jivxxxi fig sf? xX mix' wx S S 1 9'!'l,F2 f Q S g igw NTired but magpy.N ngbtiag gg21a?u .6 , mi k x K Jguvlog ' 1 K-Q6 J i V Q pl K K R -:', A ., X AJ S Q J. - t 1 1- -' wif, M .,,L .... A q 3, r , , S ,gf aw. the uytffo H Ml PGY F319 Pfimse that rffireshes.. . , Wm, xfwdiw W5 holding fdifars ' Message STELLA MARTIN PATSY SHELEY Serving as the editors of the l955 WILDCAT has truly been an experience we shall never forget. As the final pages are completed, the many hours of hard work are forgotten and all that remains is a feeling that each hour and each sacrifice was well worth our time. On hehalf of the entire staff and the senior class, ,we would like to ex- press our sincere appreciation to each person who has, in some way, made this annual possible-especially the advertisers for their cheerful and generous financial hacking. lVlay the l955 WILDCAT serve as a record of pleasant memories spent in C.H.S. and at the same time,promote a greater appreciation for the ad- vantages offered hy Clarksdale High School. It is our earnest hope that this animal will inspire greater achievements and continued progress in the years to come! 'lr i, ,Qi Qgeggm , ,ww-fvz4f'1'f3,f , Qffigggfm .1 sw, ,5 I ig sl 1 Q, , L. dcferfi ments N- ,g,, F, x Nsxw-h,,,,, Q? up Fa 2 Realizing that good schools make U ood communities, business men and T7 women of our City back students, ac support. rtivities by their financial and moral ,,, y If l A ANN'S FLORAL SHOP JOE TERNEY ANNA e. cooPER PAR1-5 COMPANY A Service You Will AppreciaI'e Telephone 233I 334 Della Avenue CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI I I I Leflore Avenue CLARKSDALE. MISSISSIPPI Phone I229 U RA c Loi, i :ARM muwmm ROESSLER TRACTOR COMPANY 383 Sunflower Avenue Telephone I692 Clarlrsdale, Mississippi CLARKSDALE J. H. HECTOR GRAIN ELEVATOR, INC. Di5+ribu+0r for Phone I4I8 SHELL PETROLEUM PRODUCTS CLARKSDALE- MISS- Clarlcsclale, Mississippi WALKER DRUGS Walgreen Agency II8 THIRD STREET PHONE 3465 Cla rlcsdale Mississippi HYDE BRCS. LUMBER CQ. Building Ma+eriaIs of Every DescripI'ion I 94 I Fourfh SI'ree+ Phone I96I - I962 CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI COMPLIMENTS HAT-I-ERS of STRUTWEAR , Fur Cleaning and Glazing INCORPORATED Dry Cold Sforage A Cash Purchase is a Cash Savings 757114573 CLARKSDALE'S LEADING DEPT. STORE VILLAGE INN CASH 81 CARRY CLEANERS FEATURES: One-Day Service II'aIian SpagheHi Beau+IIuI our Specialiy CI - 0 O O BUIIe 'T0aS ed eamng HAROLD BECK-Prop. Sandwiches CALL CARRY-HOME SERVICE 760 Since I928 309 Issaquena Ave GARMON ICE CREAM COMPANY Ice Cream Manufaciurers CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI WASSON NASH MOTORS 357 DeIIa Avenue Phone I87 CIarIcscIaIe, Mississippi CompIimen+s of PLANTATION SUPERIOR HOTEL-COU RTS CLEANERS AND FURRIERS U.S. Highway bl, Sou+h Shiri' Laundry CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI Refrigerded Sforage De Sofo a+ Fourfh S+. Telephone 3I3 R, 81 Telephone 2038 9I7 Four+h S+. REAL ESTATE-MORTGAGE LOANS RITCHEY INSURANCE BOTTLING WORKS Phones 8I and 2590 II9 Third SI. RW h C I I c ey oa Cl Icd I , M' ' ' ' SZQES V3.1-I Nlrl:-if-PI and RiI'chey's BeHer Beverages FIRE AND AUTO INSURANCE CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI Your Credii' is Good Jus+ Bring an Honesi' Face HILL BENNETT FURNITURE STORE 4I6 Four'I'h S+. Phone 975 Af otche ms TELEPHONES LOCAL l382 ! ENGINEERING a. MANUFACTURING co. G? Incorporafed J. W. GTOTCHER Designers and Manufadurers of 'es + AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT Anderson Boulevard Clarksdale. Mississippi Compliment of HUNGERFORDIS CIarIrsdaIe's Beher Furnifure Sfore SECOND af DELTA in CLARKSDALE GOO D DR. PEPPER BOTTLING CO. POWERS The DeI+a's Fashion S+ore PHONE 502 CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI Q99 . I 'Ali GROWING MOZELLE S 2 J Wm. ana for BEAUTY ji THE YOUTH OF SHOP ,pf CLARKSDALE MozeIIe Mi+cheII and BurI'ie HamiII'oL1- FX FX INC. OnIy 'the Bes+ is Acceptable JONES GULF SERVICE Delia 8: Second S+. CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI C. R. Jones Telephone 82 Phone I R EST H AV E N Highway 6Ea Soufh When You Are Hungry Think of SAM'S CAF ETERIA MAXWELL 81 OTT COTTON FACTORS Clarksdale, Mississippi For Qualify Building Maferial and Con+rucI'ion Services See M. L. VIRDEN LUMBER COMPANY Ciarksdale, Mississippi BILL OGDEN TIRE SERVICE Vulcanizing and Re-Capping CLARKSDALE. MISS. 530 745 Lincoln PLANTERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Processors CoH'on Seed Produc+s Soy Bean Produds CLARKSDALE MISSISSIPPI BIG STAR Low Cash Prices Day in and Day Oui' INSURANCE N NC- OF ALL KuNDs MOVXGA ' Ia Phone 47 Clarksdale, Mississipp KEELER 81 CO. amhlfmefzfs af Complimenis of VILLAGE GROCERY Complimenis of COURY'S DRESS SHOP MRS. T. COURY, PROPRIETOR Ladies' and CI1iIden's Wear Telephone 950 390 Issaquena CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI LIBERTY SUPER MARKET Low Prices Every Day MURPHEY'S DAMP WASH 81 LAUNDRY HAGGARD DRUG STORE 7?5f.'f -, X . Clarlcsdale. Miss. P ' i Q I Wei, DRUGS cosmerlcs we 5 3, CANDY PREscRlPTloNs V Dry W h FREE DELIVERY SERVICE i y 3,8 Sunnjjer Ave. ' CALL 340 Furni+ure Four+I1 S+. B - F I E L Goodyear Tires APPIIGHCGS Q ' ', ix? PFISTER ASSOC. GROWERS, INC. Producers and Processors of Hybrid Seed Corn HWY. 49 SOUTH PHONE I058 ARISTOCRAT AH'end +he Church CAFE Of Your Choice sTeAKs - SHORT onnens E S d I BARBECUE very un ay. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Curb Service Clarksdale, Mississippi can .657 GARLAND H. HOLLOMAN, Pasfor Clarlsdale, Miss. LAN DRY'S The Home of More NaI'ionaIIy Adverfised Brands Than Any Sfore Telephone ZI66 53 Sunflower Ave. W. R. ELLIS, JR. General Con+rac+or and Engineer BUILDING MATERIALS AND in SUPPLIES CLARKSDALE Clarlcsdale, Mississippi Complimenis Com pIimen+s of of WEISS COTTON s. EDWARDS COTTON COMPANY ELECTRIC CO. Clarlzsdale, Miss. 0RMAN'5 ANDERSON - JOINER New Locafion Sou+I1 81 Side of McWilliams Bldg. CoH'on PHONE lO60 CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI TELEPHONE 825 CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI EDWARD S. Nl MATHIESON IRRIGATION SYSTEMS I Mm-nesou WELLS ' SUPPLIES ' PUMPS I SUNFLOWER LAUNDRY TOMLINSON Dry Cleaning Cold Smrage Clarksdaie, Miss. PHONE 240 ELITE CAFE ROSE SEED Finesf Sea Foods, Sfeaks - Chops ZI3 YAZOO AVE. CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI Clarksdale, Miss. Complimenis of M 81 S REPAIR SHOP Ciarksdaie, Mississippi -T Compliments of PEPSI-COLA MAX W. H. FRAZER M. A. MANSELL MOTORS, INC. WH-LYS WADDELL COTTON CO. SALES and SERVICE Telephone '75 Telephone I639 and P. o. sox 357 513.11 STATE sr. L D 9964 CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI Pos? Office Box 265 Telephone 767 W- A- R'TCH'E CONCRETE Pnonucrs co. Cify Homes and Building Lols. Ready Mixed Concrde FQR SALE Concrefe Blocks-Culverls Fluebloclzs - Piers 224 Deha Ave. Phone 77 lbfll and WEST TALLAHATCHIE STS. CLARKSDALE. Mlsslsswpl S? F l e: W- W- COOPER ississippi Manager Ouamy Fu 'Hu'e LEVINGSTOIIEI4-ll2lelll1.LAFll1lLiGlXlITURE co. Easy Terms Phone I855 728 Miss. Ave. WIGLEY 81 CU LP Wholesale Dis'rribu'rors Besi' Wishes Tobacco, Candy and No+ions COSQQSELA SCQQQESTS REXALL DRUGS Florida Queen Megba Phone 220 CIarIcsdaIe, Miss Casa Blanca Roi Tan Lord CIinI'on Tampa 2 CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI THE MARTIN DRUG STORE Compnmems Phone I4 of HUGHES DRUG STORE MADEIRA SHOP Phone 70 or 40 CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI I COAHOMA COUNTY BANK and TRUST CO. Growing Wiih Friendly Service Member of F. D. I. C. In Clarksdale Nearly EVERYBODY Reads - --1-- E: -fziz 515.13-ge11g5ggQQE:,f1g'jf'212 '-'-? ffieuvv . The CiIIark5haIPR1g1QE553'Qi5rs55 Qilegxsltr and THE DELTA FARM PRESS DELTA PRESS PUBLISHING COMPANY CLARKSDALE, MISS. PUBLISHERS OF THE C.H.S. SPOTLIGHT KAUFMAN'S MEN'S AND BOYS' SHOP 208 DeII'a Ave. Phone 267I-J CLARKSDALE. MISSISSIPPI QUALITY 84 MODEL CLEANERS Our SpecIaI+y-Personal Hand WorIz DAILY PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICE Qualify Merchandise 346 Issaquena 37I Tallahafchie a+ popular Prices Phone I880 CIarITsdaIe, Mist. MRS. IVY W. SIMS-Owner ANDREWS - DENSCN 1200 TIRE CO., INC. MOTORS, TNC. Texaco Gas and OiIs Goodrich Tires alo D S + Leonard Refrigerafors Qedgfa 'e 0 O Mo+oroIa TV's and Radios CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI CompIimen+s of THE STYLE SHOPPE WELLER JEWELRY STORE 252 DeI'I'a Avenue CLARKSDALE. MISSISSIPPI Your Every Jewelry Need Morris Binder Tom G. SI'ocIceH BINDER COTTON 81 SON Lumber Building Ma+eriaIs Telephone 262 u.s. HIGHWAY 49 PHONE zool CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI Clarksdale. Mississippi Telephone I 66 I 326 DeH'a Avenue STEED 81 HEARNE MUSIC CO. Clarirsd ale, Mississippi CONGRATULATIONS! From fhe more Ihan 300 men and women of DISMUKE ENTERPRISES WILLIAM O. DISMUKE. Presideni DISMUKE TIRE 81 RUBBER CO., Inc. Mfgrs. of D8rJ Brand Rubber Producis D 8: J SALES 8: SERVICE, Inc. Sfudebaker Sales 8: Service D 8: J TIRE COMPANY Firesfone Tires and ReI'reading FIRESTONE HOME 81 AUTO SUPPLY CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI W. F. IBILLI WOMACK R. L. IBOBI NEVELS CLARKSDALE LUMBER CO. Si'a+e af Florida S+. Telephone 3I4O Lumber, Hardware and Building MaI'eriaI GREGG AUTO PARTS A DELTA GULF B03 B050 SERVICE STATION INSURANCE AGENCY Highway bl' Norm General Insurance CLARKSDA,-E' MISSBSIPPI PHONE :sos CLARKSDALE, Miss. CLARKSDALE MOTORS, INC. Your Friendly Ford DeaIer PARTS AND SERVICE A-I USED CARS AND TRUCKS 36 I -7I Delia Avenue CompIimen+s of VILLAGE DRUG STORE Vernon Hughes-Owner A Compleie Drug Service In flue Village Shopping Cenfer PHONE I209 CIarI:sdaIe's Prescripfion S+ore E. F. BORNMAN L G BORNMAN E F BORNMAN JR Prasiden+ V Pr d t S T 'jpo rcrrarx ULPVV mmm I Aff mf Ififff ufL3rr,,,. ., CompIimenI's of T. F. DAVIS, CoHon Buyer CLARKSDALE. MISSISSIPPI ROGERS coTToN COMPANY STANDARD Parker Rogers Congratul MCKELLAR WINDOW WARE CO. Phone 3554 429 Sunflower Clarlcsdale, Mississippi Give Your Windows New Beaufy Wi+h ROLLA - HEAD Cus+om - Made VENETIAN BLINDS ' Builf +0 Fil' Any Size Window! ' Finesf Alloy PHONE Us Flexible Slafe. FQR FREE FABULOUS Easily Removable! ESTIMATE FAB'S we Complimenfs svagky of A 1 A S THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. 30l Delfa Avenue Clarlcsdale, Mississippi WADE HARDWARE CO. Complimenls John Deere Of Wholesale Hardware A CLARKSDALE GREENWOOD F E N D INDIANOLA waam WEST my EfE 3 Q5EHvf9 rump MURPHEY BEVERAGE COMPANY Wax? 640 Ashfon Phone 324 BANK OF CLARKSDALE Member of F.D.l.C. Over Half a Century of Safety and Service CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI Phone 26 CLARKSDALE PRINTING COMPANY 2I2-2I6 Third Sireei' Clarlcsdale, Mississippi Complimenis of ST. GEORGE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WE PICK UP and DELIVER KROSSTOWN KLEANERS Phone 7I2 620 Sfafe S1 M. E. BU RCHFIELD Manager CLARKSDALE. MISSISSIPPI Complimenfs of WARFORD SHEET METAL WORKS I42 Sunflower Ave. Phone I50 Clarlrsdale, Mississippi ,rin CompIimen+s of DELTA INDUSTRIES H. G. GUEST 81 SON Con+rac+ors BEST BY GUEST HOLIDAY INN A Typical Holcomb En+erprise CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF I955 W. L. HOLCOMB, INC. II3 Eas'r Second Sfreei, Clarksdale, Mississippi REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE LOANS, INSURANCE If Complimen+s of CLARKSDALE KREMSER'S LAUNDRY Healing and Air Condiiioning A. J. Bl-ACKMON-Owner Sl-,eef Mei-al Wm-kg Dry Cleaning Polarized Sforage Phone I48 305 S+a+e S+ree+ ?AQP3QES5 CLARKSDALE, Mississippi i 1 'R C I' MISSISSIPPI POWER omp 'ment of -8: LIGHT COMPANY Helping Build Mississippi WOODROW DAY'S Wrecker and Service Sfafion DELTA CLEANERS For +he Besl' ln Cleaning PHONE 277 SALMON SALES COMPANY Clarksdale, Mississippi OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY A Agricul+ural Chemicals 1 : lnsecficides-Fer+iIizer I 1 gouble --5-- Brand Seed Your School Supply Headquar+ers' The Pause That Refreshes COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Ciarksdale, Mississippi FRIARS POINT CompIimen'rs of OWEN smo le, a lac G.M.C. Truck Sales and Service 309 YAzoo Ave. PHONE :ao CIHFIMIGIG- MFSSFSSIPPI Clarksdale, Mississippi DATTEL'S DEPARTMENT STORE King of Low Prices-Shop and Compare 226 Yazoo Avenue Clarlcsdale. 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