Crittenden County High School - Rockette Yearbook (Marion, KY)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1955 volume:

1955 'PictaxccUCef 'Tfau a«icC tyaux Scfaot Volume V Published by the Students of CRITTENDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Marion, Kentucky SUE CASNER, SUE STONE.................... _ _ Editors BILLY DIXON, ROGER SIMPSON .... Business Managers MISS MARIE TAYLOR ..................... Faculty Advisor ‘Tfou t td t6e id u ti4 uztto i tyou cutcC t6e @fad4e 'tyou cutcC 7 'tyou tutet ‘Tfoun, s4ctcuitie 'pvteuwui The 1955 Shamrock proposes to give a pictorial story of you and your school in action in the classroom, sports, organizations and in good times. It is impossible to tell or to show all the accomplishments of the years 19 0 to 1955 or the intellectual and cultural attainments made in the community. Crittenden High believes that students do their best work when they are happy so there is a balancfe between work and play at this school. Emphasis is being placed upon health of mind and health'of body. On these pages wou will find reflections in pictu res mf the school you know and love. With its work, good times aud a glimpse of the future which is a part of you and of every! Crittenden boy and girl present and past. Dedicated fo tyou This Shamrock is dedicated to those who give life to Crittenden County High School. For you exists Crittenden High and with you it can flourish. The Founders, men and women of vision, saw the need for a great school and worked to make it a reality, as do the Board of Education. Adminis- trators, Faculty, Citizens of Crittenden County and the boys and girls who are students. Without you the school would be meaningless. To you, who are interested in education where democracy and intellectual tolerance is the great tradition. To you, without whom the very name of Critten.den High could have no significance, and to you who will live or love iis school in the future. 'Kentucky t c €oo U Unseat m -meu(c U4c. ftnaoide a Unmeet place te paacUce t e MCcc t ant aatlt t p. 'fyou tutet t e 4etmutcAtnettco € Ruth Clark, Secretary: J. S. Woodall. Frank W. Hill, Roy Croft. Chairman: H. Parish, Braxton McDonald, County Superintendent. Not pictured: C. Tosh. E. Simpson. CRITTENDEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION The Crirenden County Schools owe much of their success to the unfailing efforts of the Board of Education. You know the members of the Board of Education and you realize the great responsibility and work that has been entrusted to them. “May you achieve the best” is their goal for the students. The excellent cooperation of citizens, parents, faculty, boys and girls completes the picture of your well-organized school. braxton McDonald Superintendent Crittenden County Schools You pride yourself upon having an administrator who has executive ability and an understanding of financial affairs which are imperative for a school. You like him because of his understanding of present day problems and opinions of youth. An important part of his position is the keeping of financial and scholastic records, and attending to Crittenden County School property. The years 1950- 1955 have been years of progress. His sincere desire is for you to have a better school for the students, the county, and the state of Kentucky. LOUIS LITCHFIELD Principal With the turn of a new century, 1950 marks physically the beginning of Crittenden County High School. The consolidation of the first county high school, Frances, with Shady Grove, Mattoon and Tolu made possible the new school. You elected Mr. Litchfield as the principal of Crittenden High. You selected an administrator to plan and develop the school. For five years he has had no trouble in getting the faculty and the students to cooperate with him. His organizing ability is largely responsible for the great success and progress of the school. He lives before you daily all the principles of good citizenship and of the highest culture. You find in him a gracious friendliness and a sense of humor. WILBUR HORNING Assistant Principal and Librarian You know him well from his skill in finding the right book for you. An unhurried manner and ever-ready generosity keynote his personality. Wealthy in the experiences of full living, humorous, and understanding, your librarian has come to embody all the ideals which you desire in your school. The patience, energy and dignity of a truly great spirit are his. I I faculty LOUISE ALLEN B.S., Murray State College Commercial Co-sponsor Sophomore Class Advisor School Paper, Rocket COLEMAN BRINKLEY Campbellsville College B.S., Murray State College Commercial, English Treasurer of School Activities Co-sponsor Senior Class Advisor Beta Club HAZEL BRINKLEY B.M.E., M.A.. Murray State College Music, English Co-sponsor Freshman Class Director Choral Music DEAN CLAYTON B.S., Western State College Home Economics Co-sponsor Sophomore Class Advisor Future Homemakers of America CLEO CROFT B.S.. Murray State College English, Geography Co-sponsor Junior Class ROBERT F. CRUTCHER A.B.. Murray State College M.A., Western State College Social Science Co-sponsor Freshman Class JOHN FLOYD B.S., Murray State College Graduate Study, University of Kentucky Vocational Agriculture, Science Co-sponsor Sophomore Class Advisor Future Farmers of America JUANITA GUESS A.B., University of Kentucky Mathematics, Speech Co-sponsor Freshman Class ' acuity WILBUR HORNING B.S., Murray State College Graduate Study, Murray State College Assistant Principal, Librarian LOUIS LITCHFIELD B.S., Murray State College Graduate Study, Eastern State College Principal ERCEL LITTLE B.S., University of Kentucky Director of Athletics Social Science Co-sponsor Junior Class MARIE TAYLOR Graduate, Ward Belmont School A.B., M.A., University of Kentucky Further Graduate Study, Syracuse University English Co-sponsor Senior Class Advisor Yearbook, Shamrock WILLIAM TODD B.S., Murray State College Graduate Study, University of Kentucky Advisor Future Farmers of America Co-sponsor Junior Class Vocational Agriculture MARY WILLIAMS WALKER A.A., William Woods College Western State College Murray State College Health, Citizenship Co-sponsor Freshman Class ADA WHITE A. B., Western State College Mathematics, Science RAYMOND THURMAN B. S.. Murray State College Attendance Officer, Crittenden County Schools THE STORY OF CRITTENDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Crittenden County High School, outstanding in Western Kentucky and the South, is an accredited A school by the State Board of Education’s recommenda- tions of the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Kentucky association of colleges. Secondary and Elementary schools and the recommendation of the Supervisors in the Kentucky Department of Education. It was established in 1950 at Marion. Kentucky, a progressive city in the heart of the world famous fluor spar mines. Crittenden County High School is a consolidated school and not unmindful of her past. The school points with pride to the long list of students who have gone from Crittenden County into life’s service with happy memories and genuine affection for the school. There exists on this campus a spirit and a tradition that holds together a student body of nearly four hundred boys and girls. It is this spirit that welcomes you to Crittenden. Realizing that true education is character building. Crittenden County selects an ac- credited faculty. The school has attractive classrooms, and good equipment so as to contribute to the best qualities of work. The campus affords opportunity for games of various kinds. The building is clean and sanitary with modern equipment. Special care is given to the preparation of food in the cafeteria. A large building now under construction with a seating capacity of three thousand persons will provide modern and adequate stage facilities. The auditorium cleared of seats in the playing area will serve as a gymnasium for the high school. These facilities will be available to any school or civic group requiring the use of a modern auditorium or gymnasium. The Principal and Assistant Principal assist students, with their problems. Each student has a faculty ad- visor. Campus life is regulated largely by the students themselves through student organizations. The attend- ance record is tied with those of Kenton County in the percentage of census children enrolled in school. The two counties tie for first honor in Kentucky. Crittenden County ranks with the first five counties in the state in percentage of eighth grade graduates who enroll in high school. Crittenden County is second to Daviess County in students enrolled in vocational courses. Vocational guidance courses and lectures by specialists are offered to Junior and Senior students. Each year the students are given health examinations by the county health doctor and county health nurse. Careful consideration of the individual student’s needs promotes the excellent health and scholastic record of Crittenden County High School. The school trains the students for either employment or college. Students are successful in taking college board examinations which are required for entry into college or application for a scholarship. The growth of the school has been phenomenal; its future is immense. THE SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS WHO COMMUTE TO SCHOOL EACH DAY DEPENDS UPON THE EFFICIENCY OF THESE BUS DRIVERS Left to right: Hobart Belt, Coleman Brinkley, Harold Robinson, Wilbur Horning, Mona McDaniel, Elmer Corley, Marie Travis, Alford Croft, Abrie Heady, Vernon Sutton. Fred Clayton, Bernie Hillyard, C. D. Hardin, Nick Rushing, Roy Franks, G. E. Arflack, Virgil Newcom, Carl Newcom, Rexie Stembridge, Marvin Travis, Superintendent of buses: Ivo Hughes, Ruddell Yandell. 'fyou CUtcC t£e @£c16444 Jesse Bennett Barbara Kinnis Billy Dixon A GREETING TO YOU —THE CLASSES AT CRITTENDEN Your years at Crittenden have been eventful ones that will never fade in your memories. Your school offers to each of you an enlarged vision, an increase in your appreciation of all things beautiful and good, and the opportunity of developing your good will towards each other. In your classes you have shown your ability to work towards worthy ends. Your way of life at Crittenden convinces your school that you will assume your responsi- bilities as individuals and as citizens. Each of you is evidence of intelligent and ethical leadership. Your school has many traditions steeped in the best of all activities. You are aware of the forces that hold nearly four hundred boys and girls in working order. Your outstanding cooperation has helped make a better school. Many of you came into the world when your parents were in the service of your country. You have learned of new inventions, of aggression, of patriotism and of courage. The interpretation of these qualities in your school days has increased your understanding and appreciation of the true values of life. May you help to create a school, not less but greater, better, and more beautiful than the one you inherited is your Alma Mater’s wish for you as you continue your education at Crittenden County High School and afterwards in advanced schools or at your chosen work. 19 fyotc CUtcC 'fy.OCCl MICHAEL McCLURE—Class Valedictorian Versatility and knowledge remarkable — Gen- erous — Mischievous — A yacht cruise on the Kentucky Lake. X BARBARA KINNIS—Class Salutatorian Strange mixture of quietness and laughter— Winsome — Enchanting — Sunshine through rose silk curtains — A delft blue tea set. LINDA LOWRY—Class Historian Pierrette at Madri Gras — Vivacious — En- tertaining — Little sisters beloved stories — charmingly radiant — Dew sparkling on rose- buds. KENNETH ARFLACK—Class Historian A sunny afternoon on the golf links — Studious and witty — Quick wit Ever- ready smile — Understanding — Cheerful — Sincere — “Aloha Ae” on a Hawaiian guitar. uttenden Sentam Kenneth Bennett Arflack Glee Club 2, 4; FHA Beau 2; Class President 2; FFA President 4; FFA Vice President 3; FFA Judging Team 2, 3, 4; FFA Minstrel 1, 3, 4; Beta Club President 4. Carolyn Morrow Belt Glee Club 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Banquet 3. Robert Bruce Belt Glee Club 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 3, 4; Class Favorite 2; FFA 1, 4. Jesse Wilson Bennett Class Vice President 4; Baseball 4; FFA 1, 4. David Joe Binkley Associate Editor Yearbook 4; Class Trip 4; FFA 2; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Reporter 4; Con- servation Club 4. Shirley June Binkley FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Banquet 3; Class Trip 4. James Douglas Booker Class President 1; Banquet 3; Class Trip 4. Sherry Lloyd Bracey Glee Club 1, 2, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2; Associate Editor Yearbook 4; News- paper Staff 2, 4; Star Parade 4; Opera 2; Beta Club Treasurer 4. i utte tde i Se i n Dorothy Dean Brasher Newspaper Staff 4; Play 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Variety Show 3; FHA Officer 4. Mary Ruth Brasher Glee Club 2, 4; Opera 2; Class Play 3, 4; Class Favorite 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 4; FHA President 4; FHA Secretary 2, 3; Beta Club 4. Peggy Yvonne Brasher FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Officer 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Banquet 3. Vernon Keith Brown Class Trip 4; Banquet 3. Jimmy Byarley FFA 1; Banquet 3. Shirley Travis Byford Banquet 3; Class Committee 3, 4. William Garland Cash FFA 1, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Banquet 3. Sue Casner Glee Club 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Editor Yearbook 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Beta Club 4. 22 UttendcK Se tco Donald Champion Glee Club 1, 4; Opera 2; Class President 1; Star Parade 4; ABC Contest 1; FFA 1, 2, 4; Beta Club 4. Joseph Royce Collins Associate Editor Yearbook 4; FFA 1, 2; Class Committee 3; Beta Club 4. Carlin Grey Cook Glee Club 2; Class Reporter 3; Judging Team 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Reporter 3. Haroldlene Sublet Cox Glee Club 3, 4; Associate Editor Yearbook 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. Hazel Christeen Croft FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Committee 3; Banquet 3. Garvis Wayne Croft FFA 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Banquet 3; Senior Trip 4; Conservation Club 4. William Glenn Dixon Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Opera 2; Class Vice President 2; Class Secretary 3; Class Treasurer 4; Baseball 3; Business Manager Yearbook 4; Blue Grass Boys’ State 3; FFA 1; Beta Club 4. Bruce Easley Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Opera 2; Class Favorite 1; FFA Judging Team 3; FFA Secretary 4; Assistant Editor Yearbook 4. (?xitteHcU t Setayia Donald I.kk Ford ('.Inc Club 1. 2; Opera 2: Newspaper Staff 1; FFA l. 2. a. 4. Roy J asper Fox O.lee Club 1. 2: Raskeiball 2. 3. 4; Baseball 3; FFA 1; 4-H Club 1. Jo Ann From an tiW dub 3. 4; Reporter 3; Plav 3: Cheerleader 3 Newspaper Sraff 4; FHA A A Betty Sce Green FHA Officer 3: FHA LU1: Sawar Tti . 4; Newspaper S jfC A Sway Jean Grass GW CM. a. At Of St AH CM L 2; FHA IU4 fSN'iV AS H«« W Git ISS Vrwsnurer Sri.; A At ass Eidtonr YeeAmfc 4 FFA II. Kw N ftjp iHn IHkwj� Aviw C'li.l i 1 V-v.-hhhw- S i. - Juwiijmi fuwWMwl 4. a At Cite Fawnrirr A. fainjuiri R I® ClUt� Yiim IfSrsmlmt ft; 'film (flldb 2i: N� r wHrurr� � r Sm! ft. V'lw - At'hi a ftemmiiuil U. £. 8 A fun- )uil i. W Sin , imun . utte tde i Settlor Shirley Ann Hendrix Glee Club 1, 2; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Banquet 3. Norma Carol James Glee Club 3; 4-H Club 1; Newspaper Staff 4; FHA 3, 4; Associate Editor Yearbook 4; Basket- ball Queen Attendant 4; Beta Club 4. Donald David Joyner Glee Club 2; Opera 2; FHA 1, 2; Newspaper Staff 4. Wallis Malcom Jennings FFA 1, 2; Class Committee 3. Mary Louise King Glee Club 1, 4; Opera 1; FHA I; Beta Club 4. Barbara Jean Kinnis Class Secretary 4; FHA Officer 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech 3, 4; Newspaper 4; Beta Club Vice Presi- dent 4; Salutatorian 4. Betty Sue Kirk FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Trip 4; Class Committee 3. Marshall Wayne Lanham Class Committee 4; Banquet 3. 25 ( Uttendett Se uon Linda Sue Lowry Glee Club 4; Play 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Star Parade 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Reporter 3; Speech Winner 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 4. Freddie Allen Lynn FFA 1, 2; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Trip 4. Dorcas Ann McClure 4-H Club 1, 2; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Committee 3. William Michall McClure Newspaper Editor 4; Star Parade 4; Speech Winner 3; Banquet 3; Beta Club 4; Valedictorian. Herman Franklin McMain FFA 1, 3, 4; Class Committee 3. Douglas Arnold Millikan FFA 1; Banquet 3. Hayden McConnell Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 1. 2; FFA 1. Harry Nation Baseball 3; FFA 1; Class Trip 4. utte tcCeK Se Uo% L I Marion Nelson FFA 2, 3; Banquet 3; Senior Trip 4; Beta Club. James Robert Nipper FFA 1; Banquet 3; Senior Trip 4. Patsy E. Nunn Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Trio 3, 4; Class Secretary 1; Basketball Queen Attendant 2, 3; Cheerleader 3; FFA Sweetheart 2; Kentucky Blue Grass Girls' State 3; ABC Contest 2; Basketball Queen 4; Quartette 3. T. W. Orenduff Glee Club 1; Newspaper 3; Beta Club 4. Gerald Alvis O’Neal Associate Editor Yearbook 4; FFA 1, 2; Beta Club 4. Lura Elizebeth Peek Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Opera 2; Newspaper Staff 2, 4; FHA Secretary 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. Mary Belle Rushing 4-H Club 1; Banquet 3; Beta Club 4. Billy Joe Rushing FFA 1; Class Committee 4; Basketball Manager 4. 27 (?sutte ute t Se uo% Donald Euzell Ryan FFA 1, 2; Class Trip 4; Beta Club 4. Robert Wayne Scott Glee Club 2; Baseball 3; Class Favorite 3; FFA 1, 2; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; 4-H Game Leader 3; Basket- ball 2, Shirley Jean Shaffer Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Opera 2; Basketball Queen Attendant 2, 3, 4; Star Parade 4; Associate Editor Yearbook 4; Girls Trio 3; FHA 1, 4; Cheerleader 4. Roger Darrell Simpson Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Opera 2; Class Vice President 1; Class Play 3; FFA Secretary 3; Business Man- ager Yearbook 4; Business Manager Newspaper 4; FFA Vice President 4; FFA Play 3; Beta Club 4. Vera Lois Stallion FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Committee 4. Clara Sue Stone Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Opera 2; Basketball Queen Attendant 3; 4-H Club 1; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Editor Yearbook, Beta Club 4. Donald Hayden Tabor Class Trip 4; Banquet 3. Alberta Dean Threlkeld Basketball Queen 3; Basketball Queen Attendant 2; Newspaper Staff 4; FHA 1, 4. 28 iitte tcCe t Settlors Samuel Wincell Towery Glee Club 1, 2; Opera 2; Baseball 3; FFA 1, 2, 4. Noble Travis FFA 1, 2; Class Committee 3. Lura Maxine Truitt Glee Club 1, 2; Opera 2; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. Chester Glynn Truitt Glee Club 2; Opera 2; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. Steve Woolf 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Conservation Club 2, 3, 4. Bennett Ray Wright Newspaper Staff I; Baseball 3; Cafeteria 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1; 4-H Club 1. Dortha York Variety Show 3; Class Committee 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Quartette 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. James Milford York Class Trip 4; Class Committee 3; Beta Club 4. 29 KENNETH KIRK President NANCY CHANDLER Secretary PHILLIP VAUGHN V ice President Sarah Alexander Wendell Arflack Barbara Ball Dolores Beard Billy Beavers Mary Beavers Paul Belt Samual Brandon Scottie Brown Custine Browning Nancy Chandler Martha Cook Patsy Crawford Franklin Croft Paul Crowell Monroe Daugherty Betty Davidson Clenn Davidson Roberta Drury Brendyth Easley Roberta Engler Gale Ford Neil Ford 30 flcuU l (?,Ca4A Bobby Fox Barbara Fraley Harold Fraley Junior Greenlee Gennell Hodge Jacqueline Hodge John Hodge Naomi Hodge Sam Hodge Nancy Hopkins Jackie Howard Carol Howerton Anna Hughes Lucille Humphrey Martha Hunt Joan Hurst Elvin James Harold Jennings Charles Johnson Nancy Johnson Bobby Jones Kenneth Kimsey Kenneth Kirk Linda Kirk Betty Littlepage Keith Lockhart Loretta Mansfield Connie Majors 31 tycCKUn Donald Martin Leo Moody Joann Moore Mary McClure Charles McDowell Billy McKinley Pat McMaster G. H. McMican A Janey Newcon Eddie Newcon Nell Nipper Wendell Ordway Gladys Parmley Bonnie Patton Shirley Riley Keith Shewcraft Wayne Sigler Claude Stevens Leon Sutton Doris Tabor Denver Tabor Mabel Thurman Phillip Vaughn Doris White Junior Williams Joyce Winters Hobert Woodall Tommy Wring SGfe atft re (£Ccl44 LYNN BRIDWELL President LINDA HENRY Vice President janice McKinney Secretary DONALD SLATON Treasurer Lynn Bridwell Linda Henry Janice McKinney Donald Slaton a o M ■ Mary Etta Beavers James Beckner Buddy Bennett Jerry Binkley Dottie Blake Joanne Booker Ceraldine Bond Greta Boyd William Brannom Doris Brasher Elton Brasher Betty Brown Virginia Brown Betty Browning Franklin Browning Lynn Birdwell Nancy Buchanan Norma Campbell Otto Chittenden Wallace Crider, Jr. 33 Charles Croft Bob Crowell C. Coleman Joanne Crowell Bennett Dalton Vaughn Davidson Wm. L. Davidson Bob Dishman Marcia Drennan La Nell Drury Donald Duncan Gerald Easley Barbara Eskee Erma Fraley Doyle Fritts Linda Fritts Betty Fowler Ruby Gass Helen Gillespie Shirley Gipson Donald Green B. Griffin Donna Guess John Hamilton M. Hendrix Carol Hendrix Jerry Henry Linda Henry Donald Hill Reggie Hill Bobbie Hillyard Bennett Hodge Marvin Hunt Imogene Hunt Maudie Hunt Shirley Hunt Lewis Jennings Jim Johnson Tommy Jones Jimmy Lamb Phillis Land Z yfr x K xne Gerald Love Lois F. Lynn Bruce Martin Pat McClure Barbara McDaniel Charles McDaniel Norma McDonald Janice McKinney Peggy McKinney Yvonne McKinney Mary Minton Jo Moore Hazel Myers Virginia Newcom Winston Newcom Bonnie Orendoff Dale Owen June Peek Donald Perkins Clinton Riley Robert Rogers Johnny Rushing Jerry Ryan Luella Shadowen Martha Shoemaker Donald Slaton Jimmy Staiion Walter Simpson Sue Simpson Barbara Stinnett Lemah Thomas Vernon Towery Joyce Travis Homer Travis Newman Travis Shirley Turley Keith Vaughn Agnes Watson Patricia Winters Barbara Yates jg '?re4 K z i NINA ORDWAY President JANE YANDELL Vice President BARBARA CHANDLER Secretary LINDA DAVIDSON Treasurer ds° Dav' Yan Jane diet „a • „ Ot v,a ’ BatV3� Ta CVtan' 36 James Akers Carolyn Arflack Jimmy Ball Joyce Beavers Louis Bell Anna Belt Charles Belt Dorothea Belt James Belt Thomas Bond Kathleen Bradford Ann Brantley Lucindia Brantley Harry Brantley Carroll Brantley Bobbie Brown Shirley Brown Patsy Brown Gary L. Bozeman Jane Campbell Barbara Chandler Anita Cobb Aubrey Coleman Jimmy Coleman Harold Collins Wallace Collins Lois Corley James Conyer Helen Crider Kenneth Cruce Wesley Cullen Edward Drennan Charles Dalton William Dalton Clifton Darnell Harean Daneran Sue Davidson Linda Davidson Robert Deboe Bettie Duvall Charles Duvall Loren za Easley Larry Easley Phillip Easley David Flahardy Jane Fletcher Betty Franks Martha Fowler Thomas E. Fox Thomas Henry Fox Kenneth Cill Carolyn Gillispie Judy Griffin Jimmie Guess Billie Guess Junior Guess Leroy Guess Roy Hobby Donald Hall Stella Hodge Frances Howard Doris Hinches Leon Hughes Phillip Hughes Carol Jean Hunt James Hunt Pear1 Hunter Carolyn Ann Jackson Tommie Johnson Willie Hay Johnson Mary Jones Henry Etta Koon Dorothy Lanham Betty Jane Leet Dennis Little Alvin Mansfield Alice Faye Martin Allen Martin Barbara Ann Martin Lois Martin Virginia Martin Paul Maxfield Dennis McEuen Barbara McDonald Donald McDaniels Charles McMician Brenda Moody David L. Newcom Verna Lee Newcom Nina Mae Ordway Bobby Wayne Padgett Martha Paris David Peek Margaret Penn Earl Phillips Thelma Jean Porter Sue Hailey Donald Hushing Frank Rutherford 'P'leA tKCUt Jerry N. Railey James Roberlson Wanda Faye Rogers Bobby Rushing Donna Rushing William Rushing Rudy Shadowen Linda Shaffer Norma Sue Sigler Lige E. Shadowen Samuel Smith Linda Stallions Martha Strong Eddie Sullenger Paul Tabor Billy Travis Janet Faye Travis Mary Alice Tinsley William Tinsley William W'agoner Ruth Ann Williamson Loureen W'atson Mike Williams Lera Vergie Wilison John Price Wood Lula Belle Workman Barbara Jean Wring Jane Yandell Tommy Yandell Oliver L. York Shelby Jean York Judith Dale Easley Janice Faye Howard tycut cutcC SJuz h toc 2ccee t HAROLDLENE SUBLET COX S6cuk oc6 KEITH SHEWCRAFT 42 43 (?Icki6 0? owute Jane Yandell and Phillip Hughes, Freshman Class; Janice McKinney and Keith Vaughan, Sophomore Class; Neil Hodge and Mary Ruth Brasher, Senior Class; Martha Cook and Phillip Vaughan, Junior Class. 46 'putune 0pcvwKe'i rfvuenica SeveetAe nt JANICE McKINNEY putccte s4 n iic t ecuc 47 LEON HODGE fy u z td 'tyoun- s4ctc itie Utte uCeK 7{ elco He6 tyacc You are given an invitation to visit Crittenden High and to be- come acquainted with your school. You will like the personal attention given to each student and the guidance offered on how to study and how to participate in extracurricular activities. An important part of the counseling is the guidance offered in choos- ing a vocation. You will want to know more about your school and you will like it. LOUIS LITCHFIELD, Principal Mr. Litchfield welcomes Betty Brown- ing to school. Mrs. Allen advises Shirley Shaffer on vocational guidance. Mary Lou King and Mr. Crutcher discuss a social science problem. 'ttyou'14. at Sate Personality develops in congenial and informal groups. Hillbilly Band entertains at variety show. Virginia Newcom, Norma Campbell, Creta Boyd, Marcia Drennen, Lois Lynn, Ruby Cass, Lemah Thomas, Dorthy Thomas, Joyce Travis. Above: Roger Simpson at the piano, Betty Shewcraft, Shirley Shaffer and Patsy Nunn singing at recess period. Mrs. Croft and Betty Davidson enjoy tea at the traditional Christmas Party given by Mrs. Clayton and Home Economics students. Right: Nancy Hopkins. Johnny Rush- ing, Marcia Drennin, Keith Vaughan. Debate team enjoys Murray State College workshop and debating on international subjects with teams from other schools. ovccte tyou 0??tci%c KU K easwutty You are guided by a faculty composed of men and women who are trained in their profes- sional work. You are given per- sonal attention in the classroom and each member of the faculty is interested in you. Mr. Horning calling all classes. Classroom lectures and ex- amination questions are dup- licated on the Ditto Machine as shown by Mary Brasher, T. W. Orendoff, and Chester Truitt. Below: Students training for Business. Public address system often provides soft music which is conducive to good study halls. Below: Senior Literature Class. Freedom of expression is a characteristic of Crittenden High Classes. Tttixed The Mixed Chorus is an organization which more than a hundred of you at Crittenden High have the pleasure of enjoying each week, under Mrs. Hazel Brinkley, director. Eligibility to this select group is obtained by a vocal test to be passed by each of the applicants. Thus you hear the finest voices which are necessary to obtain the many musical effects for which the chorus is noted. You hear their songs floating through the air from the windows of the music room on practice days. You see and hear the chorus of voices on many traditional occasions. You receive many honors at the Fall Quad-State Music Festival, Fine Arts College, Murray State College. Because of you, Crittenden High is a nicer place to go to school. MIXED CHORUS First row: N. McDonald, H. Cox, E. Peek, M. Brasher, F. Brantley, L. Lynn. L. Lowery, P. Nunn, S. Shaffer, J. Yandell, L. Henry, P. Land. B. Duvall, S. Bracey, S. Simpson. Second row: N. Sigler, S. Hunt, B. Wring, A. Davidson, J. Beavers, R. Williamson, F. Martin, B. Martin, G. Boyd, K. Shewcraft, B. Easley, D. Beard, S. Brown, B. McDonald. L. W'atson, J. Froman, J. Hurst. Third row: J. Newcom, A. Hughes, J. Guess, B. Chandler, F. Paris, V. Brown, M. Drennan, D. York, J. Travis, A. Threlkeld, S. Brown, K. Lockhart, S. Stone, C. Jackson, C. Hunt. S. Turley, J. Fletcher, M. Thurman. Fourth row: A. Watson, C. Arflack, M. Cook, C. Thomas, Y. McKiney, L. Workman, B. Franks, S. Hodge, S. Alexander, K. Arflack, D. Champion, R. Simpson, B. Dixon, N. Chandler, G. Hodge, B. Easley, P. Crawford, B. Littlepage, L. Mansfield. J. McKinney. Fifth row: B. Eskew, N. Hodge, P. McKinney. D. Lanham, B. Fowler, M. Fowler, J. Travis, M. Shewmaker. M. King, S. York, C. McMican, L. Easley, D. Ford, A. Coleman. S. Smith, T. Porter, G. Browning, B. Browning, C. Coleman, D. Belt, J. Winters, J. Griffin. Sixth row: L. Sutton, P. Belt, B. Crowell, J. Riley. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB First row: Norma McDonald, Haroldlene Cox, Elizabeth Peek, Mary Brasher, Faye Brantley, Lois Lynn, Linda Lowery, Pat9y Nunn, Shirley Shaffer, Jane Yandell, Linda Henry, Phylis Land, Betty Duvall, Sherry Bracey, Sue Simpkins. Second row: Norma Sigler, Shirley Hunt, Barbara Wring, Sue Davidson, Joyce Beavers, Ruth Williamson, Alice Martin, Barbara Martin, Greta Boyd, Deloris Beard, Shirley Brown, Barbara McDonald, Laurene Watson, Jo Froman, Joanne Hurst. Third row: Janey Newcom, Anna Hughes, Jean Guess, Barbara Chandler, Frances Paris, Virginia Brown. Marcia Drennen, Dortha York, Joyce Travis, Alberta Threlkeld, Sue Stone, Carolyn Jackson, Carol Hunt, Shirley Turley, Jane Fletcher, Mable Thurman. Fourth row: Agnes Watson, Carolyn Arflack, Martha Cook, Lemah Thomas, Yvonne McKinney, Lula Workman, Betty Franks, Ruth Hodge, Sarah Alexander, Nancy Chandler, Gennell Hodge, Brendyth Easley, Patsy Crawford, Betty Littlepage, Loretta Mansfield, Janice McKinney. Fifth row: Barbara Eskew, Naomi Hodge, Peggy McKinney, Dortha Lanham, Betty Fowler, Martha Fowler, Janet Travis, Martha Shewmaker, Mary King, Shelby York, Thelma Porter, Gustine Browning, Betty Browning, Charlotte Coleman, Joyce Winters, Dottie Belt, Jackie Howard, Judy Griffin. t' {flee (?lu You, the first ladies of Crittenden High’s Girls’ Glee Club, are a select group under the direction of Mrs. Hazel Brinkley. “A pretty girl is like a melody” . . . You contribute memorable pictures in your concerts. As a member of this group you practice many hours in order to give the beautiful musical effects at various events in the school year. You receive many honors at the Spring Festival, Fine Arts College, Murray State College. Graduation at Crittenden High is all the more gala with your added charms and beautiful voices. 7 9 EDITORS STAFF SUE CASNER SUE STONE PATSY NUNN SHIRLEY SHAFFER NORMA JAMES ROYCE COLLINS GERALD O’NEAL SHERRY BRACY HAROLDLENE COX THOMAS GUESS_____ DAVID BINKLEY BILLY DIXON ROGER SIMPSON KENNETH KIRK JOAN MOORE MISS MARIE TAYLOR _____Associate Editor ...—------- Associate Editor -----------Associate Editor ______________Feature Editor --------------Feature Editor — ... Photographic Editor ------- Photographic Editor ................ Art Editor ------------------Art Editor ........... Business Manager — ...... Business Manager Junior Class Representative Junior Class Representative ----------- Faculty Advisor 56 This is your Shamrock and your memory book. You were the ones who helped the Shamrock Staff to meet the publisher’s deadlines. You were the ones who borrowed Mr. Horning’s ties and coats, dressed up in your very best clothes and smiled for the photographer. Life in 1954-1955 was wonderful at Crittenden High! You will always remember the long walks on rainy days in the corridor with your best friend, pep meetings before the basketball games, homemade candy sales, the senior class trip, reading the Rocket, Christmas parties, crowning of the basketball queen, the senior play, the final banquet, graduation ... all these are precious experiences you will never forget. This Shamrock is the fifth edition that has recorded your school and the progress it has made. The editors desire that this Shamrock be a pictorial expression of the devotion the 1955 Senior Class has for their Alma Mater where they have spent four happy years. The Shamrock staff congratulates you in all you have done this year. To you who will return to Crittenden County High School next year we know you will receive a hearty welcome, and to you who will not return we extend to you the very best wishes with the old Chinese thought: “If only half the good fortune we wish you comes your way, you will have to search diligently to find misfortune.” Seated: Sue Stone, Sue Casner, Norma James, Shirley Shaffer. Standing: Kenneth Kirk, Joan Moore, Gerald O’Neil, Sherry Bracey, Roger Simpson. Patsy Nunn. Billy Dixon. Royce Collins. David Binkley, Thomas Guess and Haroldlene Cox. 57 76e foedet Motto, “What you do, do well.” Faculty Advisor, Mrs. Louise Allen As a member of the editorial, business, and circulation staff you give Crittenden High a school paper that reflects the spirit of the school and integrates the school’s activities. In the commercial room you find bulletin boards with assignments, re- porters looking for news and everyone trying to get the copy together. You are “Today’s editors and the reporters of tomorrow.” You are always interested in people and activities at Crittenden High. You have an opportunity to talk and to know each other better over a coke. You find time to hold informal get togethers while working. Thus, you become better oriented in the business world which you plan to enter. MICHAEL McCLURE Editor BRUCE EASLEY Assistant Editor NEIL HODGE DAVID BINKLEY Sports Editor Cartoonist 00000000009 00000000090 90000000000 9 EDITORIAL STAFF MICHAEL McCLURE_____________________Editor BRUCE EASLEY ........... Assistant Editor NEIL HODGE ................ Sports Editor MARY BRASHER _____________ Society Editor DAVID BINKLEY___________________Cartoonist THOMAS GUESS .................. Cartoonist ROGER SIMPSON ___________ Business Manager MRS. LOUISE ALLEN Faculty Advisor THE ROCKET STAFF First row: Betty Green, Betty Browning, Naomi Hodge, Barbara Kinnis, Mary Rushing, Sherry Bracey, Dorotha York, Sue Casner, Joann Froman. Second row: Norma McDonald (not shown), Jane Campbell, Patsy Crawford, Mary Brasher, Nancy Hopkins, Linda Lowry, Alberta Threlkeld, Sue Davidson, Elizabeth Peek, Dorotha Lanham, Peggy Brasher. Third row: Freddie Lynn, Donald Joyner, Dorotha Brasher. Norma James, Neil Hodge, Roger Simpson. Michael McClure, Thomas Guess, David Binkley. STAFF Peggy Brasher, Dorothy Brasher, Donald Joyner. Fred- die Lynn, Alberts Threlkeld, Literary Editors; Norma James, Linda Lowry, Sherry Bracey, Proofreaders; Betty Green, Betty Browning, Norma McDonald, Jane Cambell, Elizabeth Peek, Naomi Hodge, Patsy Craw- ford, Nancy Hopkins, Dorotha Lanham, Sue Davidson, Class Reporters; Sue Casner, Barbara Kinnis, Dorotha York, Mary Rushing. Joan Froman. Typists. MARY BRASHER Society Editor ROGER SIMPSON Business Manager THOMAS GUESS Cartoonist xttcucCeu you Pesrtoucd s4tteutcou Individual voice recording register progress in speech training. Peggy Brasher, Mr. Horning. Class in Choral Speech: Truitt, Croft, Hendrix, Lowry, Peek, Green, Brasher, Kennis, McClure, McConnell, Easley, Booker, Cook, Woolf. Right: Mrs. Allen and students acquire practical business knowledge by visiting Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Office. Paducah. Below: Mr. N. G. Guess, President of Peoples Bank, explains the newest methods in banking to the commercial students. X-ray unit. Shirley Hendrix, B. Dixon, Betty Littlepage, Bruce Belt, Leon Hodge. Left: Students tre encour- aged to attend church on Sunday. Bruce Easley, Sue Stone, H. Cox. R. Collins, Sue Casner, J. Froman. Right: Students are given health examination. Dr. T. A. Frazer, Mrs. P. Brook- shire, M. Cook. Left: Observation of West Kentucky’s largest news- paper, Paducah Sun. Below: A personal tour by Mr. K. D. Getman, General Manager of Marion’s Moore Business Forms, Inc. 61 UtteHtCeK yioec you a Social 71 Junl Sherry Bracy, Sue Stone, Bar- bara Kinnis among the guests. After the party. McClure, Hughes, Rushing, Brown, Belt, Keiling, Beavers, Bracey, Hodge, Nunn, Dixon. Stone, Hodge, Threlkeld, Simpson, F roman, Belt, Lowry, Patmor. 7fMlditta4tcU (?4su t K X4 ‘PaAti x five a 6v td fruetuUAifi Mr. Crutcher and members of the Senior Class at the Christ- mas Party. sjy Above: Angels sing at Christ- mas play, L. Humprey, J. Win- ters, N. Hodge, B. Browning, G. Browning, M. Wheeler, J. Hurst, D. Beard. Above, right: Chorus sings at Christmas Class party, P. Owens, L. Lynn, H. Cox, M. Wheeler, G. Palmer, J. Hurst, S. Alexander, P. Crawford. Right: Santa Claus visits the Senior Class. Career talks to students are led by business and professional leaders at special guidance panels. Mr. N. G. Guess and Mr. H. C. Franklin, bank executives speak at F.F.A. Father and Son Dinner. 1954 F.F.A. Sweet- heart Naomi Hodge was honored. Rainbow F.H.A. Mother and Daughter Dinner. Homemaking Course in the Food Laboratory. Betty Green. Carolyn Belt. A visit to a food exhibit sponsored by Kroger Grocery and Baking Company. Textiles and Clothing. Marking a hem: Eliza- beth Peek and Sue Casner. Winners in Spring Regional Speech Festival Murray State College who are given ratings of fair, good, excellent, superior depending upon their ability. Students with superior rating compete at the University of Ken- tucky. Seated: Chandler, Wring, Drennen, Chandler, Hodge. Standing: Browning, Kin- nis, Martin. Moore, Shewcraft, Fritts, Mc- Clure. Below, left: F.F.A. Dairy Judging Team Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, Kentucky. Arflack, Cook, Simpson, Easley. Each class presents a play. Two-act comedy, “She Was Only a Farmer's Daughter,” per- mission by Samuel French. Flay Cast: Lowry, Bracey, Arflack, Simp- son, Froman, Easley, Brasher, D. Brasher. Laboratory Experience increases skill and knowledge. Science is explained to students in lectures, laboratory and visual education. Mr. Floyd’s lecture on vocational education on soil erosion. 'Tfatiotuzl 'putune s4 +texcca Founded June 1, 1945 Installed 1950 Crittenden County High School National organization of pupils studying homemaking in junior and senior high schools of the United States and Territories. Colors: Red and White Flower: Red Rose Motto: “Toward New Horizons” Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Dean Clayton Purposes: To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfaction of home- making. To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership. To encourage democracy in home and community life. To work for good home and family life for all. To promote international good will. To foster the develpment of creative leadership in home and community life. To provide wholesome individual and group recreation. To further interest in home economics. CHAPTER OFFICERS OF THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Seated: Peggy Brasher, Parliamentarian; Dorothy Brasher, Song Leader; Mrs. Dean Clayton, Advisor; Mary Brasher, President; Joyce Winters, Recreation Leader; Naomi Hodge, Treasurer. Standing: Barbara Kinnis, Historian; Gustine Browning, Reporter; Martha Cook, First Vice President; Elizabeth Peek, Secretary. putccie ' o h€ k z6 i4. 4menica First row: Advisor, Mrs. Clayton; Maxine Truitt, Helen Crider, Elizabeth Peek, Haroldlene Cox. Jane Campbell, Betty Littlepage, Sue Casner, Carolyn Belt, Anna Hughes, Shelby York, Jo Hurst, Carolyn Arflack, Dolores Beard, Peggy Brasher, Lucille Humphrey, Loretta Mansfield. Second row: Charlotte Coleman, Linda Lowry, Nina Ordway, Hazel Croft, Lois Lynn, Linda Kirk, Joyce Beavers, Wanda Rogers, Jean Guess, Naomi Hodge, Joyce Winters, Nancy Hopkins, Dottie Belt, Barbara Eskew, Barbara Wring, Betty Duvall, Phylis Land, Jane Yandall, Agnes Watson, Judy Griffin, Janey Newcom. Third row: Martha Fowler, Peggy McKinney, Betty Kirk, Lois Stallions, Frances Paris, Martha Strong, Ruth Williamson, Nancy Buchannan, Betty Green, Sue Davidson, Gustine Browning, Linda Shaffer, Lorriane W'atson, Faye Brantley, Anna Belt, Hazel Myers, Jo Moore, Norma Campbell, Jane Fletcher, Virginia Newcom, Ruby Gass. Fourth row: Ruth Hodge, Linda Fritts, Roberta Drury, Betty Fowler, Donna Rushing, Patsy Nunn, Shirley Shaffer, Barbara Kinnis, Norma McDonald, Mary Rushing, Bonnie Patton, Barbara Martin, Faye Martin, Jo Booker, Shirley Turley, Carol Jackson, Mable Thurman, Connie Majors, Brendyth Easley, Sarah Alexander. Fifth row: Martha Shewmaker, Barbara Chandler, Jackie Hodge, Lula Workman, Betty Franks, Dorcas McClure, Yvonne McKinney, Dorothy York, Dorothy Brasher, Dorothy Lanham, Janet Travis, Joyce Travis, Doris Brasher, Mary Beavers, Norma James, Mary Brasher, Marcia Drennen, Barbara McDaniel, Janice Mc- Kinney, Lemah Thomas, Greta Boyd, Jo Froman, Patsy Crawford, Martha Cook. Not in picture: Alice Tinsley, Lanell Druary, Mary Minton, Sue Simpkins, Linda Stalion, Sue Sigler, Carol Hunt, Linda Stalions, Thelma Porter. Tfatiotuil 'putccie 'pcvunete, 4 h Uc z National organization of boys outstanding vocational agriculture in the United States and territories. Founded November 1928 Installed 1950 Crittenden County High School Colors: National Blue and Corn Gold Motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. Advisors: Mr. John Floyd, Mr. William Todd The Salute: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” The Aim and Purposes: To develop competent, agressive, rural, and agricultural leadership. To create and nurture a love of country life. To strengthen the confidence of farm boys and young men in themselves and their work. To create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming occupations. To encourage mem- bers in the development of individual farming programs and establishment in farming. To encourage members to improve the farm home and its surroundings. To participate in worthy undertakings for the improvement of agriculture. To develop character, train for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. To participate in cooperative effort. To encourage and practice thrift. To encourage improve- ment in scholarship. To provide and encourage the development of organized rural recreational activities. CHAPTER OFFICERS OF THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Seated: Mr. William Todd, Advisor; Roger Simpson, Vice President: Kenneth Arflack. Presi- dent; Mr. John Floyd, Advisor. Standing: Bruce Easley, Treasurer; Keith Shewcraft. Reporter; Denver Tabor, Sentinel; Kenneth Kirk. Secretary. KKA. Green hand� —First row: James Guess, James Beckncr, Donald McDaniel, Jerry Henry, Dale Owens, Charles McMican, Wesley Cullen, Samuel Smith, Sonny Easley, Newman Travis. Second row: Mr. John E. Floyd, Advisor; James Roberson, Willie Johnson, Charles Dalton. Dennis Little, Leon Hodge, David Newcom, Charles Belt, Mr. William M. Todd, Advisor. Third row: Auhery Coleman. Phillip Hughes, Charles Duvall, Robert Deboe, Larry Easley, Keith Easley, Paul Maxfield, Clifton Darnell. Fourth row: Keith Vaughn, Phillip Vaughn, Lige Shadowen, Leon Sutton, Allen Martin, Jesse Bennett, Tommy Wring. Members not in picture: Paul labor, Bruce Martin, Alvin Mansfield. Kenneth Kimsey, Neil Dalton, Tony Collins, Harry Brantley, Lefty Towery. F.F.A.—First row: Mr. John Floyd, Advisor; Kenneth Arflack, President; Roger Simpson, Vice President; Kenneth Kirk, Bruce Easley, Keith Shewcraft, Denver Tabor, William Todd. Second row: Winsell Arflack, Neil Ford, C. W. Stevnson Walter Simpson, Paul Crowell, Franklin Croft, Jimmy Lamb, Don Green. Eddie Newcom. Third row: Bobby Scott, Carlin Cook, Scottic Brown, G. H. McMickens, Tommy Jones, Bobby Fox, Winston Newcom, John Oliver Hodge. Fourth row: Glen Davidson, Donald Duncon, Bruce Belt. Junior Greenlee, Paul Belt, Lefty Towery. Members not in picture: Tommy Carter, Charles Croft, Paul Crowell, Bennett Dalton, Gail Ford, Carol Hendrix, Albert Lamb. Donald Martin, Hermon Me Main. Wayne Singler, Donald Slaton, Chester Truitt. 69 0?UMo4uU SW (?lu6 Chartered 1936 Installed 1954 Crittenden County High School Color: Gold and Black Motto: “Let us lead by serving others.” Cardinal principles: Character, Leadership, Achievement. Faculty Advisor: Mr. Coleman Brinkley Beta Club is a national organization made up of subordinate chapters located in state accredited high schools throughout the United States; any senior high school which is accredited by the State Board of Education of the state in which that school is located shall be eligible for a chapter in your club; and that membership in individual chapters shall be composed of students who have acquired creditable achievement and superior mentality and are of good moral character and have a commendable attitude. KENNETH AR FLACK President BARBARA KINNIS _____________________ Secretary SUE STONE .......................... Secretary SHERRY BRACY_________________________Treasurer CHARTER MEMBERS Front row, left to right: Kenneth Arflack, Barbara Kennis, Sue Stone, Sherry Bracey, Scottie Brown, Norma James, Roger Simpson, Patsy Nunn, Michael McClure, Shirley Riley. Second row: Janey Newcom, Joyce Winters, Tommy Wring, Gustine Browning, Donald Ryan, Nancy Hopkins, Royce Collins, Linda Lowry, Naomi Hodge, Mr. J. C. Brinkley, Advisor. Third row: Joane Hurst, Hobert Woodall, Patsy Crawford, Keith Shewcraft, Doris White, Kenneth Kirk, Mary King, James York, Jackie Hodge, Linda Kirk. Fourth row: Martha Cook, Sue Casner, Dorothy York. Billy Dixon, Mary Ruth Brasher, Donald Champion, Bonnie Patton, Phillip Vaughn, Mable Thurman, Bobby Fox, Sarah Alexander. oc6et-Pe k (£Cu6. Organized November 9, 1954, Crittenden County High School Faculty Advisor: Mr. Ercel Little Honorary Members: Mr. Louis Litchfield, Mr. John Floyd, Mr. C. Brinkley. Purpose, the promotion of moral and physical welfare, healthy competition, and fair play. To participate in the pep rallies and to encourage enthusiasm on the part of the student body at school activities. Athletes wear their varsity letters with pride. Membership in this organization should be considered a high honor. Mr. Ercel Little, the advisor is the embodiment of the high ideals and fair play for which this club is made. CHARTER MEMBERS Cheerleaders: Barbara Wring, Jane Yandell, Shirley Shaffer, Betty Green, Phyllis Land. Sarah Alexander Jimmy Booker Naomi Hodge Gladys Parmly Kenneth Arflack Sue Casner Sam Hodge Elizabeth Peek Wendell Arflack Helen Crider Lucille Humphrey Mary Rushing Barbara Ball Narma Campbell JoAnn Hurst Wonda Rogers Mary E. Beavers Haroldene Cox Shirley Hendrix Martha Shewmaker Dolores Beard Donald Champion Doris Henchie Keith Shewcraft Jesse Bennett Hazel Croft Norma James Lois Stallions Joyce Beavers Martha Cook Mary Lou King Eddie Sullenger Bruce Belt Carlin Cook Kenneth Kirk Roger impson Carolyn Belt Billy Dixon Barbara Kennis Bobby Scott Greta Boyd Glen Davidson Linda Kirk Maxine Truitt JoAnn Booker Sue Davidson Dorothy Lamham Denver Tabor Scot tie Brown Marcia Drennan Lois Lynn Joyce Tabor Mary Ruth Brasher Betty Fowler Charles McMican Alberta Threlkeld Gustine Browning Martha Fowler Mike McClure Phil Vaughan Betty Browning Jobey Froman Pat McMaster Joyce Winters Frankie Browning Jean Guess Norma McDonald Lula Belle Workman Betty Brown Carolyn Gillespie Jo Moore Agnis Watson Lucinda Brantley Helen Gillespie Connie Major Laureen Watson Satch Brasher Anna Lee Hughes Patsy Nunn Ruth Williamson Dorothy Brasher Neil Hodge Nell Nipper Mike Williamson Nancy Buckana Gennell Hodge Janey Newcom f uHt l (?OK4£'l04UiOK (?lu Junior Conservation Club Junior Division League Kentucky Sportsman Kentucky Department Fish and Wildlife Resources An international organization with Kentucky League ranking first in Conservation education for boys. West Kentucky has eighty-one clubs with 3,200 boys as mem- bers. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has approxi- mately a membership of 40,00 boys. Founded 1946 Frankfort, Kentucky Installed 1953 Crittenden County High School Colors: Green and White Motto: “Learn By Doing” Pledge: “I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully to defend from waste the natural resources of my country—its soils and minerals, its forests, waters and wildlife.” Purpose: To know and recognize wildlife in the community. To make a study of habits of birds, animals and fish. To learn methods of protection and manage- ment of wildlife. To learn the value of soil conservation. To study the mysteries of forest and fire prevention. Advisors: Mr. Douglas Travis, Junior Conservation Supervisor First District; Mr. John Floyd, Faculty Advisor. Hrst row: Newman Ray Travis, Charles McMican, Jimmy Guess, James Beckner, Eddie Drennan, Charles Belt. Jimmy Stations, James Robertson, Allen Belt, Shellby Hobby. Second row: Charles Johnson, Westley Cullins. Neil Ford, Paul Marxfield, David Newcon, Aubrey Coleman, Johonny Rushing, Billy Travis, James Riley. Mr. Floyd. Third row: Larry Easley, Keith Voughn, Harold Collins, Harold Belt, Bobby Fox. Jimmy Booker, Hobert Woodall, Robert Deboo, Gravis Croft, Charles Deval. Fourth row: Lefty Towery, Phillip Vaughn, Keith Lockhary, Billy Dixon. David Binkley, Elton Brasher. Keith Shewcraft, Wallace Crider, Robert Rogers. Fifth row: Phillip Hughes. James York. Charles McDowell, Steve Wolf, Jimmy Lamb, Walter Earl Simpson. Micheal McClure, Tommy Wring, Reggie Hill, Marion Nelson. Fir t row: Bobbie Scott, Bobbie Rogers. David J. Binkley. Frankie Browning. Bobbie Don Crowell, Nancy Hopkins, Martha Strong, Wanda Rogers, Barbara Wring. Nina Mae Ordway. Second row: Phyllis Land, Jim Guess, Hazel Myers, David Newcom, Janet Travis, Hobert Woodall, Greta Boyd, Jimmie Roberson, Bobbie Brown. Charles VlcMican, Ann Brantley. Third row: Jane Campbell. Charles McDowell, Agnes Watson, Garvis Croft, Joann Hurst, Lefty Bridwell, Linda Henry, Walter Simpson, Jane Yandell, Pat McClure, Judy Griffin. Fourth row: Harold Belt, Linda Fritts, Bobbie Jones. Gennell Hodge, Sonny Brantley. Connie Majors, Jesse Bennett, Dorothy Brasher, Freddy Lynn, Lula Workman, Douglas Millikan. Fifth row: Dorotha Lanham. Barbara McDaniel, Linda Shaffer, Donna Rushing, Phillip Vaughn, Sara Alexander, Donald Duncan, Martha Cook, Tom Jones, Martha Hunt, Vernon Towery, Shelby York, Frances “I pledge My HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living, for my Club, my community, and my country.” Any rural boy or girl of club age may become a member of a 4-H Club . . . All members of a 4-H Club are required to carry projects through which they get their training in agriculture and homemaking. Membership in this organization is purely voluntary. Howard. Founded in the United States 1900 Founded in Kentucky, Fayette County 1909 Installed 1950 Crittenden County High School Motto: ‘To make the Best Better” Colors: White and Green Advisor: Mr. James Martin, Crittenden County Agricultural Agent President ROB Vice President ........ Secretary-Treasurer . Reporter FI Song Leader ROBERT WAYNE SCOTT DAVID BINKLEY FRANKIE BROWNING BOBBY ROGERS BOBBY CROWELL DAVIDSON, Forward GREEN, Guard WRING, Guard CROWELL, Center BENNETT, Forward JONES, Guard 954- 955 S z46et zCC CAPTAIN BELT, Center LOCKHART, Center SHADOWENS, Forward HODGE, Guard By PHILLIP VAUGHAN Bruce Belt—“Bart” the six-foot-one Senior and captain of the Rockets has played on the first team for three years. He is one of the high scorers in the Three Rivers Conference. Bart scored 39 points in the Uniontown-Crittenden game with an average of 20 points per game. He was the outstanding player of the Tri-County Tournament. The Rockets won the runner-up trophy in the Three River Tournament defeated by Livington County by one point. Glenn Davidson—“Ace” the six-foot Junior, forward has played first five for two years. Ace is next to Bart in high scoring and an excellent clutch player. In the Crittenden-Livington game Ace scored a field goal in the last second thus winning for the Rockets the Tri-Couny Tourna- ment. He specializes with a right hand push shot from the corner. Keith Lockhart—“Lock” the five-foot-eleven Junior, center is a good man on the boards and scores nearly all his points on rebounds. Perhaps he will develop into the rebound player that his brother “Killer” Lockhart was on the Rocket team for four years. Tommy Wring—“Bob” the five-foot-eight, talented Junior guard who played first team ball for Salem his Freshman year. An excellent ball handler. Bob has played first team two years with the Rockets. Don Green—“Don” five-foot-six Sophomore substitute guard, has played his first year on the first team. Don is considered a good ball handler, a regular ball hawk and a good shot. Buddy Bennett—“Buddy” five-foot-eight Sophomore substitute forward, is a good shot, and with more experience he will develop into an outstanding player. Bobby Don Crowell—“Bob” Sophomore substitute center excels in rebounding and is a score threat under the basket. Lige Shadowens—“Lige” six-foot Freshman substitute forward, a rough player under the basket. He promises well for seasons to come. Tommy Jones—“Rooster” substitute Sophomore guard A good shot from the side. Leon Hodge—“Leo” five-foot-eight Senior guard is a set shot artist, a fast and clever ball handler. Leo is not a high scorer, but he always hits the basket when the score is most needed. Cheerleaders: Barbara Wring, Jane Yandell, Shirley Shaffer, Betty Green, Phyllis Land, Score- keeper; Bobby Scott. Basketball First Ten: Don Green, Leon Hodge, Buddy Bennett, Tonny Jones, Keith Lockhart, Bruce Belt, Glen Davidson, Lige Shadowen, Bobby D. Crowell, Tommy Wring. Coach Ercel Little. Managers, Billy Joe Rushing, Tommy Fox. Coach, ERCEL LITTLE You have a basketball coach who a few years ago was making basketball history as a player on Adolph Rupp’s famous Univer- sity of Kentucky basketball team. The “Lexington Herald” nick- named Coach Little “Erk” who played both guard and center on the first five team which played victoriously each season. Coach Little is optimistic that the Crittenden Rockets will win in the District tournament and play in the Regional and State tournament at the University of Kentucky. Baseball: Bobby Scott, Lefty Bridwell, Tommy Wring, Leon Hodge, Jesse Bennett, John Oliver Hodge, Bruce Belt, Billy Dixon. Ttocv t6e , , , d f FORWARD to a Great School to a Great Faculty to a Great Student Body In a Great State CRITTENDEN GROCERY GENE BEARD, Owner 'Ljour DEPENDABLE ® DRUGGIST GOOD FOOD PP CITY DRUG COMPANY Two Registered Pharmacists Steaks, Chops Home-Baked Pies TED FRAZER S. N. RANKIN Phone 4 MARION CAFE MARION KENTUCKY IA CHEVROLET, RUNYAN CHEVROLET COMPANY BUICK and CHEVROLET Sales and Service FERGUSON TRACTORS and IMPLEMENTS 24 hr. Wrecker Service DAY PHONE 97 NIGHT PHONE 122-W DRINK IN BOTTLES The Pause That Refreshes GCcC 0 K.e� tCuc6ef, “fronte •- -. r f 252 StefiAe '? %dte£unoU, t£c i H M U AOH p Old, 0%ic tuc tf 'ftyom ' 1 T 4 v z. k ROBARDS DRUGS NO. 5 A Walgreen Agency Call Prescriptions A Specialty F. M. 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MARION, KENTUCKY NEW PANORAMIC SCREEN NEW MOVIE TECHNIQUES CINEMASCOPE—WIDE SCREEN—VISTAVISION All Available In Your KENTUCKY THEATRE Great Pictures Made Greater By Modern Developments MARION SHOE STORE Shoes for Entire Family MARION, KENTUCKY WHAT ABOUT TOMORROW? In the long, long ago, someone made the remark that tomorrow never comes. In our opinion, he did not know what he was talking about. Tomorrow does come and it usually is a better day than was today provided those who are interested prepare themselves for it. That is why we have schools, elementary, secondary, colleges, and universities. The parents of the graduating class of Crittenden County High of the year 1955 along with the parents of other high school graduating classes throughout the land, know that tomorrow does come and they have been willing to sacrifice that their sons and daughters might be better prepared for that tomorrow. For this, they have earned and deserved your respect and they have the respect of those who work in this bank and whose business it is from day to day and from week to week and from year to year to help young men and young women to better prepare them- selves for that future. In order that tomorrow may be a better day than today, it is necessary for those who equipped themselves for life to learn at the earliest op- portunity and apply that learning to the fact which is indisputable because it is truth and truth is never disputable, that if we are ever to get ahead and make to- morrow more secure, we must spend less than we earn. If an individual is ever going to accomplish anything in life, he must learn to save. Some have said that the habit of saving is a lost art. Maybe this generation of which the class of Crittenden County High is a part, and to us and to others in Crittenden County, a very significant part, may be able to restore that art and ap- ply it to their lives and living. LEARN TO SAVE NOW FOR GREATER SECURITY TOMORROW, and a good place to start that savings account will be in that bank which has been doing bus- iness at the same old stand for more than a century and at which young people are always welcome. FARMERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Member F. D. I. C. MARION, KENTUCKY Dear Subscriber, The students of Crittenden County High School wish to thank the cooperative citizens who made possible this yearbook and the new gymnasium under construction. We hope that the acquaintances made in our business contacts with you will serve to strengthen the relationships between this high school and all citizens who live in Marion and Crittenden County. Please give these people your patronage because they are loyal boosters of your school. Sincerely Yours, Shamrock Business Managers Claud Andrews Mr. and Mrs. William Allan Alco Foundation Alexander Stone Co. V. W. Alexander American Legion Gene Beard John G. Bellamy Bigham Masonic Lodge D. H. Boyd Mrs. J. E. Boyd Verna Mae Brasher J. R. Brown Business and Professional Women Eddie Biggs Crayne PTA Crittenden Co. Grade Schools Crittenden Co. High School Crittenden Co. FFA and FHA Crittenden Co. Farm Bureau Crittenden Co. Hatchery Ruth Clark C. L. Flour Spar Co. Fred Clayton Pascal Coates Mrs. Anna Collins Joseph Collins I. W. Cook Virgil E. Cool Crittenden Motors George W. Conditt Marion Conditt Elmer Corley Cleo Croft Dolcie Croft Edger Croft Roberta Croft Roy J. Croft Chat Crider Evert Crider William Crider Gustava Cruse Lorene Cox B. F. Drennen Marcia Drennen V. L. Drennen Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Drennen Winifred Drennen Raymond Duffy Clayton Dye Geneva Dycus Agnes Easley Anna H. Easley Hayes Easley L. E. Easley Franklin Biggs Martha Franklin Dr. T. A. Frazer Dorothy Fritts John Floyd Blaine Gass Grady’s Super Market Anna Bell Guess Flora Guess Major Guess Samuel Gugenhein Gulf Oil Products Roy Herrell J. R. Herrell Edna Hodge Truman Highfil Lillie M. Hill Geneva Holcomb Hulman Company R. M. Horning Wilbur Horning B. B. Howard Charles Hughes D. C. Hughes Murriel Jacobs Ray Jennings Keen Johnson Roy Jones Kroger Grocery Baking Co. Otto Kemp Ercel King Ky. Utility Co. Louis Litchfield Harvey Lowry Marion Reporter Elzie Moore Michael McClure Braxton McDonald Mildred McDonald Lela McMican Phillip Millikan Rudell McKinney George E. Nelson George Orr Hiram Parrish Peyton Truck Co. D. H. Postlethweight Joe Ramage Helen Robinson Mrs. Emmett Rodgers Rose Cleaners Standard Oil Co. Vera Stembridge Helen Silvernail Stella Simpkins Howard Stout Sullenger Brothers Foster Sullenger Marie Taylor Ruby Tabor Raymond Thurmon William Todd Glenn Tosh Tradewater Oil Co. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Travis Turner and Winsted William Tobin O. B. Wardlaw Louise Weldon B. M. Westberry R. L. White Dr. and Mrs. D. S. Wight Dorothy Williams Elbert Wilson Williams Department Store Russell Woodall Elbert Worley 95 A LITHOGRAPHED -- 7ayCvi-tHeicCe YEARBOOK DALLAS • TEXAS I