Decatur High School - Golden Memories Yearbook (Decatur, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1938 volume:

Af I X X . FQ' .y F Nz WMLLLM X W ,Q' dl ai-Sli IlllllllllllIlllllIllllY PlXbllih9l S Senior Class of Decatur Semor Hxgh School Edltor m Chlef Sarah Peck Weaver Busmess Manager Raymond Parks Photographers Sulllvans Studm Printers Paragon Press lm Engravers Alahama Engraving Co. -ZLL O PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS 0 DECATUR SENIOR HIGH SCHQOL IJ E C A T U R, A I. A 13 A M A CREWQR T is tiie purpose ot tiiis, tile six- W teentti volume ot Wfioicten ixieni- ories,W to picture in a iiteiiiee man- ner ttie activities anct aspirations ot time stuctents ot Decatur Senior Sciiooi in sucii torm as to ren- cter untorgettaiaie ttiose very inest memories ot our iives. XV. T. JORDAN W. XV. BENSON DICATI -10 Mr. XV. Wf. Benson, our ahie Superintenttent, tor his inctirect teattership through sending us the very hest teachers anct tor his aint in att the proj- ects we have attemptect-U To our pat, vDoc.n Iorctan, tor his wise guictance in matters schoiastic anct otherwise, tor the icnowi- ettge he has ilnpartect to us, aunt tor his trienctship through the past three years-- Wfe, the Statt aunt Senior Class ct 1938, ctecticate this the sixteenth votunie ot wGOtLtSI1 ixtenioriesfr ch oo lass S Qc't'wrhes Agfhfefocs Features I Adrvumsfrdf C. . ei The H0 Q . . . And this, dear reader, is our own Alma Mater. Nloulded in our memories are days and activities that will never fade. On this campus, we have fought our battle and won a glorious victory, that of graduation. When we are alumni, we shall return and View with pride its majestic suhlimity, and remember the days of beating pulses and flying hair, of peaceful tranquility at chapel, and of haphazard rushing when class hells ring. - . The Beam! of E D U C ATI Q N W. W. BENSON, Superintendent Nlr, Benson has served the schools faithfully for many years as superintendent and it is with genuine regret that the schools see him relin- quish that post. ATLEE H. HOFF, Chairman Mr. Hoff, as chairman of the Board of Edu- cation, through his wide knowledge of finance has efhciently managed the monetary end of the Board's work. A. A. JONES Energetic and tireless in his efforts to im- prove the lot of the schools, Mr. jones has had an important part in the beautification of the junior High School grounds. R. C. NLlNGESTER, Vice-Cfminnan May we highly commend Mr. Nungester, the vice-chairman of the Board, for his work in keep- ing the schools warm and comfortable. XV. E. SIVLEY Through the years Mr. Sivley has served the Board to the best of his ability in every job which he has been given. BRUCE SPENCER I Although Mr. Spencer is the newest member of the Board, he has shown his willingness and capability in every task assigned him. ALMA MATER Hail to thee, our Alma Mater By the Tennessee, Through the years we'll oft remember Days welve spent with thee. CHORUS Alwayse faithful, always loyal To our ensign boldg Hail to thee, our Alma Mater Decatur High, all hail. Page Nine -ss, xl Here's to thee, our dear old High School! Here's to thee a songg May the happy memories of thee Linger with us long. Soon our faithful band will sever Soon our ways will part Friendship ties will live forever Graven on each heart. The W. T. JORDAN, Cullomburg, Ala. Principal B. S. University of Alabama, M. A. Columbia University Docs, untiring efforts for the school have not only rejuvenatecl the spirit in athletics, but also created a higher standard of scholarship in all phases of academic work. MRS. WILLARD BROWN, Decatur, Ala. English, Dramatics Expression, Ward-Belmont, A. B. University of Alabama We have learned to confide in Mrs. Brown during this trying and final year of our high school career. She was forever ready and eager to instruct us and guide us with a steady hand through the channels of perplexity. ELIZABETH EICH, Fort Davis, Ala. Mathematics A. B. University of Alabama To put it mildly, Miss Eich is terrific in our humble estimation. Ask her anything pertaining to any branch of mathematics and you will straightway get an accurate answer. AUBREY FULLER, Hartselle, Ala. Assistant Coach, History A. B. University of Alabama Play-time is a part of schooltime, not a break in it.', Mr. Fuller helps verify this statement, through his work as assistant coach. MRS. JORDAN, Anniston, Ala. Librarian Jacksonville State Teachers College, Peabodyg Columbia Universityg University of Alabama Much we hate the parting of the ways, for we shall miss the ever-guiding hand of Mrs. Jordan, and her never-ceasing aid to us. MARY LOUISE GARRETT, Decatur, Ala. History A, B. Alabama College Miss Garrett is another of this year's new- comers to our literary portals, yet she has con- tributed much to helping every student who has come her way. THOMAS KIMBROUGH, Oxford, Miss. Commercial Art B. A. E. University of Mississippi Our commercial teacher is an inimitable per- sonage, with a knowledge of and unmatched skill in teaching secretarial subjects. VIRGINIA LABOON, Greenville, S. C. Home Economics B. S. Winthrop College We pride ourselves in having Miss LaBoon on our faculty, and modestly tender to her our highest respects. Page Ten FACULTY LEON MOODY, Moulton, Ala. Science B. S. University of, Alabama Teaching science is not the only thing Mr. Moody lcnows how to do. He is an expert at scientific research. LILLIAN ODOM, Decatur, Ala. English B. S. Peabody The world shall find in Miss Odom what we found in her in the class room: patience, lucid- ness, and tolerance. H, L. OGLE, Birmingham, Ala. History, Coach A. B. Birmingham-Southern On the field, a great coachg in the classroom, a popular teacher. A Fitting description of Mr. Ogle, a favorite with all students. AILEEPI POPE, Wilsonville, Ala. Languages A. B. Judson College, M. A. Peabody Through Miss Pope's able assistance we came through our Junior year successfully. To us, in any language, Miss Pope is the height of in- tellectual and sympathetic understanding. J. D. REED, Decatur, Ala. English, Biology B. S. University of Alabama Mr. Reed has proved himself to be an excellent instructor as well as a great sport since he joined our ranks this year. MARY ROBERTSON, Tuscaloosa, Ala. History, Social Science A. B. Huntingdon College Miss Robertson is an indispensable addition to our school faculty. She can readily answer any problem concerning ours or any nation, from the beginning to the present. FLORENCE SMITH, Danville, Ala. Nlathematics, Science A. B. Birmingham-Southern From the depths of our hearts comes the wish that Miss Smith will receive from this old world the best of everything, for she has certainly been a blessing to us. RUSSELL K. BRITTON, Fort Collins, Colo. lNo Picture, Diversified Occupations B. S. Sociology and Industrial Education, Colo- rado State College Although a new addition to our Faculty, Mr. Brittonis rare personality and sense of humor have made him a friend to all. Pa R75 ge Eleven Top Row: Mr. Jordan - Miss Pope - Miss Eich - Miss Odom. f Second Row: Mr, Kimbrough - Mr. Moody - Miss Garrett - Mrs. Brown. ' Third Row: Mrs, jordan - Mr. Ogle - Mr. Fuller - Miss LaBoon, Fourth Row: Miss Robertson - Miss Smith - Mr. Reed. V pw , . 0 K 'T xox lo mmm xN XXX xc QW- Q , 'J' N v: . 3 A X ,' . N 5 . ,. A .N pg f H! is , ,A Q gina.. ' . W -K -.Ry 15- X i , .1175 ' 'E' ..? - . ,i Z xx, ML Q s f- - Q U., -f' .Q' x' , ' '. I I 2 . ,- - ' A ,- I vp' 'Y ' ' x t. 1 I ,rn ' If A ms . A-. 1 F X 5 A , nxuuphm +1-1 j -,X y....4 5 x SN -. 5 .. C f 5 1 ,N 4,0 S xxmmm xx X 'N N' LJ. x Nxxxv0x f Page Tfnirten f ,yggf.,,.. Nfl, ffl ,iN,.f..,a 3 e I ...i f wi ll lil Left to right: jimmy Bloodworth, George Bloodwoxth, Judy lacks, Al, O. Colvard, Luke Pryor, Nlrs. Brown. i CR III OFF CHR As in every organization the officers are the index to that organizations accomplish- ments, so our Senior Ofhcers are the criterion of our classis success. Wlietlier our projects were a success or not, the class looked to them for commendzition or condemnation. Luke Pryor, our president, through his gracious and pleasant manner, early won us to him. Unpretentious and quiet, yet witty and humorous, he was the ideal personality to gov- ern the somewhat unruly members of our class. He was never too busy to help the least of us in our work, no matter what kind. His Chevy was a life-saver as he helped in every con- ceivable way the work of our Class and Staff. Luke had a brain if small, assistant in . 0. Colvard, our vice- resident. Oferflowin . . . . 7' , , . P . , g with quips and witticisms, he kept us laughing at him instead of crying at our mistakes. Judy Jacks was a universal favorite and this in no way lessened her ability as a secretary. The treasurer, George Bloodworth, with his thrifty instincts, guarded well our precious shekels. He balanced the books of both the Class and Staff and used no red ink. Jimmie Bloodworth, reporter, through his connections with the Daily, kept our class in the public eye and let the world know what we were doing. We were lucky to spend our last year in high school under the unfaulty and brilliant guidance of Mrs. W. Brown. We gilt a perfect insight into the fruits of hard work and patience, which will serve us well during later years. lVlrs. Brown proved this year, as well as all her other sponsorship years, that she is as good a sport as she is an instructor: The Seniors have selected To be, rather than seem to be as their motto. As their colors and flower, they have chosen blue and white with the white rose. Page Fourteen MARY LOUISE ARGEND It may sound a bit like fiction, but here's a girl who entered our school and finished in two years as a dig- nified Senior. Pep Squad '37, Library Club '38. MARY EDITH BEARD Edith's never failing smile makes us feel inclined to smile more our- selves. Her pleasing character and disposition is liked by all who know her. Masks and VVigs '38, CHARLES YVm. BETHANY, Jr. Maybe He's twins. Look at this. Aquilla Club '36, Senior I Hand- some Boy, President, Sophomore Class '37, Treasurer, Lambda Pi Sigma '37, Assistant '38, Grand- master, Lamba Pi Sigma '37, Grammatias, Key Club '37, '38, Vice-President '38, Annual Staff '37, Cheer Leader '37, Vice-Presi- dent, Masks and Wigs '38, Bir- mingham News Oratorical Contest '38, Class Lawyer, GOLDEN MEM- ORIES '38, The Thirteenth Day '38 GEORGE BLOODWORTH Mention George Bloodworth ,and everyone thinks of A's, On top of A's, he has these: Assistant Grand Master Lambda Pi Sigma '36, President, Qui? Qui 7 '36 : Vice-President, Les Noix '37, Outstanding History Medal '37, Oratorical Contest '37, Correspondence Courtship '37, Key Club '37, '38, Beta Club '38, Treasurer, Senior Class '38, Most Intelligent Boy in Senior Class '38, Salesmanship Honors '38, Honor Roll '36-'38, Valedictorian '38, Bookpeener GOLDEN MEMORIES '38, The Thirteenth Day '3S. MARGARET C. BLOODWORTH No classroom conversationalist, but if needed just call on her. My goodness! How we hate to see you leave. Bon Ami Club '36, The Crouchers '37. ii, .1 Q 5 fr -nun, 35 I 'W t 5 ' 'S 2 ,,. . els' .. ,,, 9, ..,, ,, . 'M hi.. 1 ii SENI Page Fifteen 'iv use 'H' , 1 ff? 1' ..2.' Q X J 33? is t F3 iii' W .'7' 2 S 62.1 it ww OR III TIIELMA MAE BARNES A worker if there ever was one! Lookl Qui? Qui? '36, May Day Repre- sentative '36: Sponsor, Homecom- ing Game '36, The Crouchers '37, Sponsor, 'Thanksgiving Game, '37, Pep Squad '38, Salesmanship Hon- ors '37, '38, Treasurer, Library Club '38, Masks and Wigs '38, As- sistant Typist, GOLDEN MEMOR- IES '38, The Thirteenth Day '38. VIVIAN LOUISE BERRY Ah, Vivian, how have you managed to go to school for three years? You should stay with us a while longer, It's been nice having you. F. H. A. Club '38, Library Club '38. PAULINE BLANKENSHIP Although you don't hear much from her, Ray thinks Polly is swell and so do we. Les Noix '37, Library Club '38, Masks and Wigs '33, JAMES N. BLOODWORTH Words fail us, Jimmy is our re- porter. Sine Nomine '36, President, Open Forum '37, Key Club '37, '38, Salesmanship Honor '38, Basket- ball '38, Reporter, GOLDEN MEM'- ORIES '38. ARGIE CAROLYNE BOGGESS Dear Argie: You are such a nice girl we started to leave this para- graph blank and let your admirers fill it in with their own compli- ments, but the pleasure was all ours. Senta Situ '36, '1'he Crouchers '37, Girls' Hi-Y '38, Masks and Wigs '38. LILLIAN BOWEN She was only with us one semester but she made a lasting impression. She proved to be a loyal member of the class and was well liked by both boys and girls. FRANK MURRY BROWN Now here is a boy of the right kind. attending to his own business. Sur' cess for him is inevitable. Senta Situ '37, ROBERT B. BUNCH, Jr. Think of school and you will inva- riably think of R. B. He is always there and generally working. If you want something done well and done right, merely 1-all on him as he is very willing. Bon Ami '36: Masks and Wigs '3r4. BYRON VVILSON CA RRELL Byron is over six feet of happy- go-lueky foolishness. However, he has a very firm foundation. He really isn't as tickle as all that, now, for example: I Sine Nomine '36, '37: Boy's Hi-Y '38: Masks and Wigs '3X: Sports Editor, GOLDEN MEMORIES Tix. ELIZABETH CHANDLER Elizabeth isn't like Louie Arm- strong who believes that one must toot his own horn. At work Lib is very neat and efficient. Her best work was done in the Sine Nomine '36: Les Noix 'SITQ and as Typist, GOLDEN MEMO- RIES '38. She was also an Honor Roll Student in '38. 1 9 3 8 Page Sixleen .5- GOLDEN PEGGY BROWN We haven't seen as much of Peggy out of school as we would like to, rlrat it, but look what she has done in school. Open Forum 'ISTQ Girls' Hi-Y '36-'35, RACHEL LOIS BUCK Rachel is the name but she is really frank, Speaking for our elass, as a whole. we really appreciate such protection. Open Forum '3T: Masks and NVigs '38: F. H. A, Tiki. SARAH DENISE CAMPBELL Campbell lumm-um-umj what a delieious name! A creation ol' quiet and interesting habits and we might also give her credit for being one of the very few to keep her mind on sehool subjects. Honor Roll '36, '3T3 Masks and Wigs 'BK VIRGINIA MAE CANTERBURY Virginia wasn't here until this year, blame it! She is one of those cute red-heads that you've heard so much about. On our honor, this is no Canterbury Tale. In four short months she has begun playing bas- ketball and been elected the Class Poet, FLOYD LEON CHILDS Being one of those lueky persons, Leon has won the admiration of all concerned without any loud or gaudy display. Leon is as much a part of dear old Alma-Mater as Doc , himself, is. MEMORIES CHARLES CLARK Chick came here with a bit of rust on his gray matter, but under Miss Odom's keen steel wool it quickly vanished. Polydectian Club '37, JAMES O. COLVARD, Jr.fJ. O. When we say he is a wit. we may be only hall' right. However, what- ever it is he has, it has been pul- lenty. Lambda Pi Sigma '36-'38, Grand- master '37, Key Club '37, '38, Board of Directors '37, Vice-l'resi- dent '38. DOROTHY DAVIDSON Dot is one of those capable Seniors who go all the way through High School without the honors due her, which is a shame. We are very proud of such a personality. Mask and Wigs '33, Libraiy Club '38. MARGARET ELIZABETH DODD She certainly must love her school. Witness her record of only one- half day's absence in twelve hard years. Polydectian Club '37, Correspond- ence Courtship '37, Executive Committee, Senior Class '38, Scribe, Library Club '38, Masks and Wigs '38, Advertising Man- ager, The Thirteenth Day '33. MARY RUTH DURHAM If you have any light fantastics to be tripped, here's a girl who is an expert along that line. Out- side of that she has won all our friendships and been in the Masks and Wigs '38, the I . H. A. '33, and received a Salesmanship Honor in '38. 'VN Fe 1 N I O R Page Seventeen AE'3?'i'I7Y III E. R. CLEMENTS, Jr. Our blushing boy from Trinity, with us only a short while, has en- deared himself in the hearts of all persons with whom he has come in contact. Maxim and Wigs '33, The Thir- teenth Day '38. CHARLES A. DARRAH Who sez them ere Tennessee moun- tuineers can't be handsome? They also say good looks and brains don't go together, but look what we have here. Key Club '37, '38, Beta Club '37, '38, Monitor, Senior Class '33, Salesmanship Honors '38, Execu- tive Committee, Senior Class '38. CHARLES HENRY DAY Too much space could not be given up for Henry. so we give you this: lion Ami '36, Lambda Pi Sigma '36-'38, President, Les Nolx '37, Advertising Committee, Corre- spondence Courtship '37.1 B913 Club '37, '38, Key Club '37, '33, Honor Roll '36-'38, Salesman- ship Honor '35, Monitor, Senior Class '33, Executive Committee, Senior Class '38, Prophet, COLD- EN MEMORIES '33, Stage Man- ager, 'l'he Thirteenth Day '35, ELIZABETH ANNE DRAKE What could not be said about Eliz- abeth Anne? We would have to sean the four corners of the world to find another such person, An- other paragraph of this, and they will start carving out a monument for her. F. H. A. '38. TEDDY RAY EDWARDS Great oaks from little acorns grow. We'1'e laying our bets on this ancient adage for Ray. lion Ami '36, Polydectian Club '37, Masks and Wigs '38, Basket- ball '38. MARTHA JANE ELLIS She laughs a lot, she talks a lot, and also has a cheerful disposition seasoned with a proper amount of dignity. The Crouchers '37. TRUMAN D. FARRER He is, indeed, a true man . Oh! that was awful. Putting all pun- ning aside it would be hard to find one fairer-there, it popped out again. It seems a shame to be so facetious about so serious a student as Truman. He was in the Senta Situ in '36g The Crouchers '37, Masks and Wigs '38. DOROTHY GRACE FINLEY If it were ever proper to use bold face type, now would be the time. We are, however, limited so we can only list these: Bon Ami '36: Open Forum '37g Beta Club '37, '38, Assistant Artist, GOLDEN MEMORIES '38. LOIS GREENHILL Here we have a puzzle. How did anyone manage to stay on the Hon- or Roll for three years and still find time for: Salesmanship Honors '37, '38 5 Masks and Wigs '38 5 Girls' Hi-Y '38 Q The Thirteenth Day '38. MARY ELIZABETH GRUBBS Yes, we readily agree that her's is certainly a pleasing personality, studded with knowledge and a sin- cere endeavor to like and be liked. Honor Roll '361 Les Noix Club '37: Library Club '38, 1 9 3 8 Page Eighteen GOLDEN MARY NELL EUBANK Yes, class, we agree with you, she is really the last word in cuteness. They tell us that she is cute away from school, too. Before you go to find out for yourself, take a gander at these: Senta Situ '36 5 Pep Squad '36 3 Sophs Club '36 3 Masks and Wigs '38g Cutest Girl '38, VIRGINIA K. FERGUSON Virginia, like a few others, is one of the newest additions to our class. In spite of that fact, the Girls' Hi-Y made a bold lunge for her, Luckily, for them, she didn't try to escape. Yessir, we think that they've got something there. CHARLES RUSSELL GREEN Charles is the better third of one of our well know campus trios. Whenever he tries he succeeds. This proves it: Lambda Pi Sigma '36, '37, Grand Master '36g Polydectian Club '371 President, Junior Class '37g An- nual Staff '37g Key Club '37, '38g Boys' Hi-Y '38g Assistant Editor, GOLDEN MEMORIES '3S. MARVALINE E. GRIFFIN We have in Marvaline a saleswo- man in the true sense of the word. Certainly the world can find a position in life for her. Qui? Qui '37g Salesmanship Honor '3Sg Masks and Wigs '33, IMOGENE I-IALBROOKS Imogene's irrepressible enthusiasm and happy-go-lucky spirit have made her one of the most popular girls in school, President of Qui? Qui? '363 Honor Roll '36-'38: Vice-President '37, President, Girls' Hi-Y '38g Cor- respondence Courtship' '37: Secre- tary, Les Noix '373 Salesmanship Honors '37, '38g Beta Club '3S. MEMORIES CHRISTINE HAMILTON The pleasure of associating with such a sweet personality as Chris- tine's has eertainly been a privi- lege for us. We'll always cherish this friendship. Senta Situ '36: Polydeetian '3TZ Salesmanship Honor TSX: Girls' Hi-Y '38, LORRAINE HESS The machine that makes the less noise does the best work. We have a true example in Lorraine. Qui? Qui? '36: The Croul-hers '37, JIMMIE HOLLAND Jimmie, with her graceful and friendly manner lends quiet dignity to our class. She was a member of Bon Ami '36: The Crouehers '37, F. H. A. Club '3S. MILTON HOVIS Spec, our candid eamera man, has proved invaluable as a snap- shot editor, GOLDEN MEMORIES 38. Besides this, listen: Basketball '35: Football '35-'37, Polydectian Club '37 3 Masks and VVigs '38g D Club '38: Elec- trician, The Thirteenth Day '38. MARGARET JACKS Judy is one of the fair sex that we all have at the top of our Hit Parade . Reporter, Sophomore Class 'litig Girls' Hi-Y '36-'3S: Reporter, '38 C Secretary, Sine Nomine '36: May Day Representative '3G: Secretary, The Crouchers '37: Prop- erty Manager, Correspondence Courtship '37, Secretary, Junior Class '37: Secretary, Senior Class '382 Program Chairman, Masks and Wigs '38: Most Popular Girl in Senior Class '38. 6 N I O R Page Nineteen CLINTELLE HANCOCK Although she's so quiet you dun't hear much out of her, Clintelle's really talented and resourceful. Honor Roll '36: Open Forum '37, Ma-'ks and Wigs '38Z F. H. A. Club '38. BEATRICE V. HOGAN Happy and free am I from care. Why aren't they all contented like me? Her friendly disposition will go a long way in this old world Senta Situ '36, Les Noix '37I Pep Squad '37: Correspondence Court- ship '37: Masks and Wigs '38. BEN MILLER HOWLAND Ben is a great lover of the outdoor sports but does not neglect his stu- dies in favor of them. He is a sportsman supreme and a student as well. SAM CAMP HUTCHINSON If you hear some mclodious har- mony, it's probably Singin' Sam. He serves as unfair competition to the other boysfhis singing cap- tivates the girls. Key Club '37, '38: Board of Di- rertors '37, '3S: Boys' Hi-Y '37, '324. EDITH JULIAN Edith has quietly made her way through life. The way to a man's heart is through his stomaeh. Boy! is she a cook! F. H. A. Club '38, NETTIE LOU KAY K has discovered that there is more to living than the average student is able to grasp. Almost any one can loaf around, thinking only of the past and the present, but it would take a person with real insight into the future to du- plicate her. The Qui? Qui? elected her for President in '36. EDVVIN WILLIAM LANGLEY Ed's size permits him to do some of the best work in the class. In '35 and '36 he did some nice work with the football squad. On top of this he was the reporter for the Sophomore Class in '36. CAROLYN HELEN MAHAFFEY Helen started a grade behind us, but you can't keep her back. She has worked extra until she's now a Senior, and we're very glad we have her as a member. LONNIE MCDANIEL Besides being a good singer, the cutest boy, and assistant cheer leader, Lonnie was a member of Les Noix '37g the assistant sports editor of GOLDEN MEM- ORIES '38, the reporter of Masks and VVigs '38, and has Salesman- ship Honor '38. MARGARET N. McENTIRE Margaret is always gay, jolly, and friendly to everyone. Is it not true that valuable things come in small bundles? Masks and Wigs '3S. 1 9 3 8 Page Twenty GOLDEN MARY ETHELYN KNIGHT We didn't get Mary Ethelyn until she was a Junior but she has really made up for lost time. For in- stance: Honor Roll '37, '38g Polydectian Club '37: Secretary of the Beta Club '38: Masks and Wigs '385 voted the Most Intelligent Girl in '38g The Thirteenth Day '38. EVELYN LATHAM We all consider Evelyn as the one girl who has no enemies. She was in the Senta Situ '36g The Crouchers '37g and the Masks and Wigs of '38. IRA RUTH MARKHAM Ira Ruth is, indeed, our Stardust Melody. She is as sweet as a song. We all like her and she looks as if she likes all of us. She was in Les Noix in '37, and Masks and Wigs in LEROY MCENTIRE, Jr. Spending two out of the four years at Riverside lvlilitary Academy, Le- Roy has made many friends and honors here, too. Upon leaving Riverside he ranked as a Corporal: upon leaving here, he rates: Open Forum '37g Key Club '37, '38, Secretary-Treasurer '38. IIAROLD MICHELSON As well as having a pleasing per- sonality, friendly disposition, and being in the thick of things, Har- old has walked off with an un- usual number of honors. Just listen: Honor Roll '36, '37g Polydectian '37g Correspondence Corur'tship '37g Beta Club '36-'383 Key Club '37, '38g Masks and Wigs '38: Circulation Manager, GOLDEN MEMORIES '38, MEMORIES FLOYD MITCHELL We are all in the cheering section for you, Floyd. Football didn't do anything to his looks though: for we elected him the most handsome boy in the Senior Class. D Club '37, '38: Masks and Wigs '38. DONALD BURKETT NELSON Don won the friendship of all in his high school daze. Don, like his camera, is always clicking. Lambda Pi Sigma '36, '37: Pep Squad '37: The Crouchers '37. JAMES NICHOLS Nick has seen to it that the foot- ball team has been managed rirlht. On top of being assistant manaizer he has been an active member of Masks and Wigs '38 and other or- Eanizations. LOIS PACE Lois sets a pace in loyalty that few of us are able to follow. The Crouchers '3T: Advertising Committee, Correspondence Court- ship , '373 President Masks and Wipzs '3'l: Honor Roll '36-'38Z Social Editor, GOLDEN MEMOR- INES '3S. A. BRUCE PETTEY, Jr. Our opponents in football thought there was, indeed, too much of a Bruce Pettey. Football '36-'38: Polydectian Club '37: D Club '37: Key Club '325: Masks and Wigs '38. K, I 'F' N I O R Page Twenty-one III BERNICE MARIE MURPHREE Bernice is the tall, jolly blond you see wherever there is a meeting of the Masks and Wixrs and F. H. A. Clubs. She also won Salesman- ship Honor. What would we have done without her? RUTH THOMAS NELSON In Rufus we have one of the most loyal and best-spirited girls in school. Secretary, Senta Situ '37Z Poly- dectian Club '37Z Pep Squad '37, '3R: I . H. A. Club '38: Masks and VVig:s '3S: Assistant Cheerleader '382 The Thirteenth Day '38. MARGARET A. NORWOOD It's too bad that there is just one of her. We really want a dozen. Senta Situ '36: Junior Beauty '37: Secretary, Les Noix '37: President, Library Club '3X: Secretary, Masks and Wigs '38: Girls' Hi-Y '38g Salesmanship Honor '38g Honor Roll '38: Assistant Business Man- ager, GOLDEN MEMORIES '38, RAYMOND HAROLD PARKS Tody took the top tokens this time. Seeletary Qui? Qui? '36: Lambda Pi Sigma '36-'38: Tamias '36, '37g Grand Master, '38: Owen Fo- rum '375 Beta Club '37, '38: Key Club '37, '38: Football '38: Basket- ball '383 Best All-Round Boy '3Sg Salesrnanship Honor '32-I: Business Manaazer, GOLDEN MEMORIES '38 REBECCA PETTEY Betsy, like the ancient Romans, comes, seeks, and conquers, having a very winning way. President, Les Noix '37: Girls' Hi-Y '37, '3S: Masks and Wigs '3S. RUTH ELIZABETH PETTUS Yes, Warner Brothers, this is Ruth. Her address is-Belle Mina. Wait, students, until you Finish reading this to no find her. Senta Situ '36: Open Forum '3T3 Senior Beauty '38. SARAH JANE POOLE Sarah Jane's modest and reserved but is always a good companion. Those who call her friend say that she can be depended upon at all times. Bon Ami '36: Les Noix '3T. DOROTHY POWERS Dot really must be one of the World powers . She is as demo- cratic as the United States, as re- served as Emrland, as mystic as India, and as loyal as Chile, She was in the Sine Nomine in '36 and the Masks and Wins in '38. LUKE PRYOR These honors do not halfway sup:- gest his place in our hearts. Chairman Book Drive '36g Vice- President. Sophomore Class '36g President, Sine Nomine '36: Lamb- da Pi Sifzma '36-'3X: Sophomore Handsome Boy '36: Key Club '37, '38, President '37: Chairman of Board of Directors '37: Vice-Pres- ident, '38: President, The Crouch- ers '37: American Legion Medal, '37: Chairman, Magazine Cam- pai-rn 'IZTQ Vice-President Junior Class '37: Salesmanship Honor '3Sg Senior Popular Boy '38: President Senior Class '38. ANNELLE REAMS Annelle's such a quiet little thing: that you would hardly believe she has contributed to the Senta Situ '36: Polydectian Club '37g Masks and Wirrs '38g Library Club 'SSC but she has. Besides, she is a nice little girl when you come to know her. min 1- A SAS 1 9 3 8 Page Twenty-two GOLDEN FLO PICKENS There is something about Flo that is indescribable but it makes her practically irresistable. We know of none who dislike her. Masks and Wins '38g Girls' Hi-Y '38. RUSSELL POWELL In the class of regular fellers , Russell is unsurpassed. He has a grand spirit and unuuenchable loy- alty to his class and friends. He was in the Polydectian Club in '37, HAROLD P. PRUITT Here wc have another of those fra- ternity men. Harold has been faith- ful to Hood old Lambda Pi Sigma for nigh on three years. He is a Senior but look among the Senior Ones if you want to find him. NELLIE CRAMER RAINEY A good pal and true friend. Nel- lie's well known around school. She has been a member of the Qui? Qui? in '36C Les Noix '37g and is now a worthy member of the Masks and Wigs '38. CASSIE H. REYNOLDS Cassie deserted us for a while last year, and went to Sheffield, but she couldn't stay away long, and back she came to be a member of the F. H. A. Club in '38, and, in spite of bein!! away part of last years, she was a member of Les Noix in '37. MEMORIES BILLY ROBERTS Many students praise Billy for his fine habit of honking his horn as he passes Senior High Students on cold mornings, and getting them to school on time. He is a mem- ber of Qui? Qui? '363 Pep Squad '38: and Masks and Wigs '38. MARJORIE E. RUSSELL Marjorie is so well known that she has received recognition in every phase of school life. Pep Squad '36: Salesmanship Honor '373 Secretary, Polydcctian Club '3T: Sponsor, Thanksgiving Game '3'Tq Correspondence Courtship '3TZ F. H. A. Club '38: Masks and Wigs '38, Social Committee, Senior Class '3S: Senior Queen '3X: Prop- erty Manager, The Thirteenth Day '38. NORMAN LEE SAFLEY Unseliishness, in its truest sense, is a very rich trait, and Norman cer- tainly abounds in it, in his own im- personal way. Lambda Pi Sigma '36: Sine No- mine 'SGC The Crouchers '37: Masks and VViEs '38Z The Thirteenth Day. '38. RICHARD C. SCARBOROUGH We shall always remember the boy, who, in our humble estimation, was one of the grandest friends one could call his own. Qui? Qui? '3G: The Crouchers '3T2 Pep Squad '3T: Masks and Wigs '3S. WILLIAM HARVEY SELF A nice quiet boy with a spirit of cooperation is always an asset to a class. Harvey is also accomplish- ing things in the musical world. Vice-President, Bon Ami '36: Bas- ketball '3T, '38. R - is I h: Q. f R ,L 5 .'-::- !if'f' I 5- 1 N I O R Page Twenty-tlvree III MARGARET ANN ROGERS Marg, whom we crowned as Soph- omore lleauty, was never lack of duty. She was a member of the Open Forum '37: Treasurer of the F. H. A. Club: Masks and Wigs '38: Executive Committee, Senior Class '38. RICHARD RYAN- Pete Pete proved his ability in leader- ship by guiding our team through a successful year. Football '35-'3T: D Club '35-'37, Qui? Qui? '36: Pourquoi Pas Club '37l Captain, Football Team '3'I. FRED SCARBOROUGH To be popular with fellow class- mates, teachers and football fans. too, is certainly deserving and is one of Fred's many assets. Football '36, '3T: D Club '36, '3T: Basketball '36, '37: Qui? Qui? '365 The Crouchers '3T: President, D Club '3T: Masks and Wigs '38, MARION ANNE SCHIMMEL A musical note. a winning smile, and a sparkling personality-ethat's our Marion. Senta Situ '36: Polydectian Club '3TC Masks and Wigs '3S. LEONA RD SELLERS An agreeable. considerate person is always needed. Leonard has a smile and a cheery word for every- one. Vice-President, Bon Ami '36, Pep Squad '37: The Crouchers '37Q Masks and Wigs '38. MADGE SIBLEY Madge has never been known to shirk her duty. She is a quiet and capable class worker. Volydectian Club '3T: Salesmanship Honor '38. MARY FRANCES SIVLEY If we Could hit high C, Frances is one girl who deserves our accla- mation. Vice-President, Senta Situ '36: Vice-President Les Nr-ix 'IITZ Girls' Hi-Y '37, '38: Correspond:'nl':' Cf7urtship '37: Executive Commit- tee, Senior Class '3S: Masks and 7 Wigs '38: Class Musician '3S: The Thirteenth Day '38. FREDERICK SMITH Good looking, smart, and sarcastic dezeribe our Freddie. He also Sleta along with the underelassmen. Polydectian Club '37: Key Club '3?4. JOHN FRANKLIN SM ITHER A more courteous gentleman could not be found. Johnny has a quiet sense of humor and is a friend of many. Qui? Qui? '36: Open Forum 'BITE Key Club '3H. MILDRED TEI SPARKMAN A girl with a sweeter disposition would be hard to find. Mildred is a friend worth having. Masks and Wigs '38. LOUISE CLARK QNO PICTURE! Though having been in the Senior Class only a short while, she has shown a deep interest in the un- dertakings of it. She has also made many friends in this school and we receive her with our deepest grati- tude. KN 1 9 3 8 Page Twenty-four GOLDEN ZENORA MAE SIMS A dependable and trustworthy classmate. Mae has more than proved that she knows the defini- tion of cooperation. Senta Situ '36: Current Event Club '36: The Crouchers '37. EARLINE SLATE A quiet and considerate girl al- ways has an important place. Ear- line has proved that she has sales- manship ability. Senta Situ '36: F. H, A. '3X. RUSSELL SMITH An agreeable perron is always nice to have around. Rut is truly a luzty lover and a bachelor. Boys' Hi-Y '37-'38: Secretary, Boys' Hi-Y '38: Key Club '3S. JUNE ESTELLE SPANABEL Most people's eyes are their main attractions but net Junels. It is her eyelashes which won for her the title of the most fascinating Qui? Qui? '36. SAMUEL G. STANLEY He never has a worry or a serious thought. Sammie always has a smile and a cheery word for every- one he meets. Lambda Pi Sigma '36-'38g Masks and Wigs '38. CARL MACHEN QNO PICTUREJ A new and valuable addition to our class, Carl, with his straight- forward attitude and frankness of character, has won many friends. MEMORIES BILLY STEED, Jr. A serious thought or worthwhile idea never came Billy's way. Billy is always willing to do what the crowd wants to do. Sine Nomine '36: Lambda Pi Sigma '36-'38, The Crouchers '37. ELIZABETH C. TOWNSEND The name sounds familiar but we can't seem to place her. Let's see -why that's Betsy. She's been keeping that nice name from us all these years. What was it that Shakespeare said about a rose smelling as sweet if you called it by its real name? Girls' Hi-Y '36-'38: The Crouchers '37, Masks and Wigs '38, JOE WEATHERLY In Chosef we have the major part of our football team. We put the ball between the posts when we say he is our choice for All-American. Bon Ami '36, Basketball '36: D Club '36-'38, Polydectian Club '3'l: Correspondence Courtship '37: Treasurer, Masks and Wigs '38g The Thirteenth Day '38. BERNICE WESTMORELAND Bernice, although with us only this year, has brought us good cheer. She's a good-natured classmate, teammate and friend. She's a guard on our Basketball Team '38. ROBERT BOYD WILDS Don't let the names fool you. Bobby is as Sfentle as a deer. As a per- fect Hentleman he can't be sur- passed. He was in the Bon Ami '36C Open Forum '37g Key Club '37, '38. OLENE FRANCES WOODRUFF OIEHS, having made A's all through high school, has, also, been in the Oven Forum '3'7: Beta Club '37, '38, Reporter '38: Secretary, F. H. A. Club '38, Salesmanship Honor '38, Honor Roll '36-'38: Literary Edi- tor, GOLDEN MEMORIES '383 and the youngest one in the Senior Class. N I O R Page Twenty-yive ADDIE KATHERINE STOVALL Although this is Katherine's first year with us, she has made a name for herself both in school and in basketball. F. H. A. Club '38g Basketball '38g Masks and Wigs '38. FRANKLIN WEST TROUP Whenever you see a group of girls standing around, it's either a sew- ing circle or just Frank. Fifty Million Frenchmen can't be wrong. Open Forum '37: Assistant Grand- master, Lambda Pi Sigma '36-'38, Key Club '37, '3S: Correspondence Courtship '37g Best Looking Boy, Junior Class '37: Historian, GOLD- EN MEMORIES '38. SARAH PECK WEAVER The Annual speaks for Pecky, so why say more? President, Bon Ami '36g Honor Roll '36-'38: Treasurer Sophomore Class, '36 3 Vice-President, Open Fo- rum '371 Advertisinz Manager, Correspondence Courtship '37: Treasurer, Junior Class '37g Beta Club '37-'383 Secretary '37: Pres- idcnt '38: Girls' Hi-Y '37-'38g Pro- Qram Chairman '38: President, F. H. A. '3S: Citizenship Honor '38, Best All-Round Girl '38: Editor, GOLDEN MEMORIES '38g The Thirteenth Day '38. JAMES BUFORD WHITMIRE It's a shame to have a brilliant brain checked by a lazy spirit. J. B. was in the Sine Nomine '36: and on the Football Squad '36. We think he could make straight A if he tried. PAUL EUGENE WILSON Allah, Allah, yes, loyal subjects, we present his royal majesty, the Kiniz. He not only makes a nice picture, but also draws one. Qui? Qui? '36: Lambda Pi Sigma '26-'38: Polydectian Club '37g Key Club 'SSZ Masks and Wigs '38g Senior High Kinq '38: Artist, GOLDEN MEMORIES '38, The Thirteenth Day '38. MARBREY PAYNE YNO PICTUREJ Marbrey is the only Payne that we would like to have. We are as wrapped up in her as she is in Ma- con. Having been here only one semester, she has our friendship and admiration and a place in Masks and Wigs. CLASS SUNG lIJJ ,VJTJ ,UH J-lljjJIf1siI The. gold -cn sun is SinK - ing on our Sen-for l-'ligl-I Ca-rear, Mleye So we go Fw--l'l-:ar down The road Th9TSCQlleJ The P971-, of LIFE A,-,J l I J F 5 I J J ,L J ,J ,J ,L J J J J J J leav-mg' n0wTh15 dear old 5Chool 1'haT we all lwld So dear-, The, meer The man.-y hard-efups There ThaT fpaff as blaclf as myhr, Flay , K , S Q JJFLJIJJWJ JJJLJ J w,,.fJ 5ee,g5 emf-Ty va ug as we ,slvecl 111856 ParT-ing' Tears, and God for- e.v - er be our 5T3engTh and our-gp-ear guid -ing lig'lvT. The-I' IQJJJJIJJJJLJJJ- Q fl Tlwhvh' oF all The, joys we'ue9l13rcfl Tlmrauqlu-ouTTBese,pass-ing' gears, 35 we- Jour--nay on from here we maj be, lecl a-rlg'bT. De-ga ..T.,,- JJ1f'flVf-JJLIJSS J Sen- ,,,- High, oh 501,001 of all The be5'T THAT STBHJS lbe- siale Tlve, 'Tenn - es - .see Julwcfvflows from easT To wesT. Lda '1-e, JJl'l:ffJJE'JJflg-fill Thanlf--ful For each one wlw l'l2lrJ6cl6Ntl gfid-eol -:prom The .9TarT. Und J,JJlJl'rJIJJ,1JLJ.f'H nowwe'vereacl1edTlveL9earnwl-for goal and .sa we masT de-Paff. FRANCES SIVLEY. Page T enty-six CLAS S GEM Destiny has sounded the parting song, And our school days have fled, Though we have loved them for long They are to us now dead. But hits of them will live for aye In our magic cloud of memory, Memories of our laughs and sighs And plans of our clestinies. These walls which have echoed our gaiety. Students who proved friend or foe, Teachers who taught us with loyalty, Will be remembered wherever we go. But our lives are not finished yet, Our future has just begun, So let us some memories forget And let ambition rise with the sun. Let us malce our future life A credit to our dear schoolg Be ever heedful of sorrow and strife, Let kindness be our tool. When our sun sets in the western sky May we our best have given, When our soul from earth shall fly May we be rewarded in heaven. -VIRGINIA MAE CANTERBURY, Poet Page Twenty-seven '5 X 'K si 1' 0 HI TCDRY In various states during the years 1919, '20, ,21, most of the members-to-be of the Senior Class joined, probably quite lustily, the ranks of toiling humanity upon this earth. About 1926 we entered upon the threshold of a magnificent era which held in store for us many loath- some and enjoyable experiences. For the next few years after learning our A, B, C,'s and other general prin- ciples we just grew, like Harriet Beecher Stowe's Topsy. Upon gaining entrance to grammar school we felt as if we were quite important young men and women. We strove to study hard and above all to please out teachers. After we had passed that bring the teacher an applen stage we entered junior high. All during that first year in junior high we were called rats,' and this made us feel as but infinitesimal bits of human- ity. In 1933 during President Rooseveltis hrst admin- istration, the two schools, Central and Riverside High consolidated and formed Junior and Senior High. After learning about the two calves and cooperation in Mr. Kelley's Civics Class we seemed Br for Senior High. We entered Senior High with somewhat of an in- feriority complex. This feeling was quickly subdued by our good times and companionship during our sopho- more year. The sophomore 'class-, after having been organized under the leadership of Miss Betty Eatman, put over a book drive for the library. We also spon- sored a picture show and held several socials. During our junior year, guided by the inspiring efforts of Miss Aileen Pope, we completed our magazine project with high honors. We also put on an overwhelmingly successful class play entitled uCorrespondence Court- shipf, We saved some money to start us in our senior year. When we entered our senior year we couldn't be- gin to visualize the things that were really in store for us, but we were sure of one thing, have an annual, come what xnayf' We unanimously selected Mrs. W. Brown as our sponsor. To have an annual, we worked industriously on our main project, the magazine cam- paign. Our next undertaking was the sale of coupon books, which proved equally successful. Our senior class play, The Thirteenth Dayw, a thrilling mystery, was one of the best ever and will be remembered by all. We are now drawing nigh to a very important chap- ter of our senior year GRADUATION. We all should pass it calmly and set our minds on one thing and that is always look toward higher standards and bet- ter ideals FRANK TROUP, Historian. SQ, t If . ' A 4 . Page Twenty-eight CALE DAR 0 September- 6 School Started 14 Sponsor Selected 21 Sale of Football Tags 24 Election of Class Officers and Annual Staff 29 Curtis and Crowell Magazine Campaign Began October- 1 King and Queen Contest Started 4 Rings, Cards, and Invitations Selected 4-12 Election of Who's Who 20 First Order of Rings Went Off 22 Homecoming Parade 25 King and Queen Contest Ended 25 Curtis and Crowell Magazine Campaign Ended 26-1 Sale of Merchandise Coupons November- 12-14 Election of Literary Staff 16 Selection of Colors, Motto, and Flower 18 Faculty Play Gold in The Hills 24-28 Thanksgiving Holidays 29 Girls' Hi-Y Initiation December- 7 D Club Initiation 10 Football Banquet 17-3 Christmas Holidays January- 3 Sale of Annuals Started 4 Annual Went to Engravers 14 Girls, Hi-Y Banquet 18-21 Mid-term Examinations 25 Senior Party February- 1 Price of Annuals Went Up 3-11 Final Work on Annual 11 Senior Play Selected 14 Cast for Play Selected 15 Dead Line for Annuals-Annual Went to Press 22 Masks and Wigs Shakespeare Party 28 Practice for Senior Play Began March- l1 Library Club Banquet 18 Senior Play The Thirteenth Dayi' 18-19 Northern District Hi-Y Conference 24-27 A. E. A. Holidays 31 Senior Party April- 4 Practice for Junior Play Started 7 Annual Staff Banquet-Annuals Arrivel 22 Junior Play 28 Senior Banquet 30 Educational Tour May- 2 Kid Day 6 Junior-Senior Banquet 7 Girls, Hi-Y Mothers' Banquet 12 Officers' Ball at Flower Hill 18-20 Senior Examinations 20 Girls, Hi-Y Banquet 26 Girls' Hi-Y Tea for Seniors 27 Class Night 29 Baccalaureate Sermon 30 Final Party 30 Graduation Page Twenty nine CLASS PRCDPHECY 'QI-Iitch your wagon to a star, said Emerson. In this thought provoking statement, Emerson tells us that to be successful one must be ambitious. With- out ambition, before starting one must step aside as a failure and yield place to one who aspires to higher things. As ambition is the keynote to success so it is the first element of prophecy. Into every child is born the spirit of ambition. The direction in which this eager desire is turned, will most surely point out the future of that child. If one really wants to be something, the chances are greatly in favor of his being it. Ambition, after all, is the true prophecy. The 1938 Senior Class of Decatur Senior High School has, without doubt, been ambitious. Its play and the simple fact that our Annual has been published readily speak of this. It has not, we trust, the consuming ambition of Macbeth or King Midas. Its aspirations are insights to success as were Edison's and Byrdis. Though ambition is in itself a vice, yet it is often the parent of virtues, sagely remarked Quintilian, the Roman rhetorician. Our class has accepted and used these virtues, these children of ambition. It has been industrious. It has shown unflagging efforts and activity, persistence and determination. With these habits, like one of Horatio Alger's heroes, it is Bound to Winf' In this class, most of the professions, from law-maker to house-breaker will be represented. Lawyers, tramps, merchants, and ditch-diggers will represent us. The medical profession will gain new members from our ranks. We have the fu- ture architects and aviators, clerical workers, carpenters, and capitalists. Sad to say, leaders in the Army, Navy, and Air Corps in the next war will come from this class. From the time of the Roman soothsayers to our modern weather forecasters, prophecy has been based, not on flighty imaginings, but on hard fact and knowledge based on experience. From past action and present ambition we prophecy that this, the 1938 Senior Class, will be, collectively and individually, the most successful one that ever stepped from the portals of Decatur Senior High into the moving, throbbing tide of humanity known as Life. HENRY DAY, Prophet. Page Thirty j CLASS IL Decatur Senior High School, Decatur, Ala., May 31, 1938. Dear Faculty, juniors, and Sophomores: Graduation to some may seem the end, but to us it means the commence- ment. We, the Senior Class, have had many daily experiences in our high school career that have been very dear to us. The teachers have been very considerate, and patient in their dealings with our class. There comes a time in everyone's life when we must depart from the surround- ings he loves most. In leaving this school by means of graduation we leave unto the faculty and school administration the satisfaction of knowing that by their teachings and well-remembered advice they have started another class on their journey through life. As we were once juniors and sophomores we are in sympathy with themg so we leave them the right of retaining all memories that they have in school. May they be GOLDEN. Every step in the right direction is a splendid achievement. The Seniors have consented to leave unto the junior class all the high qualities and other nec- essary essentials that transform a junior into a dignified senior. A student can study better and make better grades if he has a sufficient amount of food to eat, so we give the entire student body the right to buy anything at the cafeteria any time, provided they pay cash. With Mrs. Jordan's permission, we bequeath unto the student body the privilege of using the library for the broadening of their knowledge. Through many days of warmth and coldness this high school building, by the Tennessee, has sheltered us in complete comfort, we bequeath unto it the right to shelter many more students in the future. Unto Mr. Drake, our janitor, we bequeath our appreciation for his keeping the building so amply heated and tidy. We bequeath unto the junior class all of our senior privileges which are not to be abused. As we have journeyed throughout our high school career, we have had many eucperiencesg we will them to the junior class. May they profit by our mistakes. To our dear old high school we must bid good-bye, and continue on our jour- ney through life. Lest your forget, C. W. BETHANY, Class Lawyer. Page Thirty-one Top Row: Vivian Berry, Most Stylish - Thelma Barnes, Most Pleasure Loving - Frances Sivley, Most Musical - Lois Pace, Best Hearted - Lorraine Hess, Most Serious-minded. - Second Row: Ruth Nel- son, Nlost Energetic - Imogene Hallaroolcs, Most Lilcahle Girl - Mae Sims, Nlost Lady-like - Floyd Mitchell, Most Handsome Boy - Lillian Bowen. Biggest Flirt. Succeeding Pictures: Madge Sibley, Shyest Girl - Richard Scarborough, Friendliest Boy and Leonard Sellers, Nlost Willing - Betsy Town- send, Boisterous - Clintelle Hancock, Nlost Considerate and Sarah Jane Poole, Quietest Girl - Chris- tine Hainiltoii, Most Deserving - Nlilton Hovis, Biggest Evader - Olene Woodrtlff, Most Studious - Billy Roberts, jolliest - Flo Pickens, Most Masculine - Pete Ryan, Scrappiest and Jack Prince, Most Athletic - Billy Steed, Biggest Dude - Lois Greenhill, Most Painstaking - Beatrice Hogan, Best Sport. Top Row: Frederick Smith, Most Sarcastic - Rachel Buck, Most Talkative - Nlarjorie Russell, Most Aloof - Margaret Dodd, Most Helpful - Leroy lVlcEntire, Most Argumenrative and O. Colvard. Wittiest and Charles Green, Most Nonchalant - Ray Edwards, Most Independent - Luke Pryor, Most Popular Boy. 'f'--' Second Row: Annelle Reams, Dairitiest - Paul Vffilson, Kingliest and Cassie Reynolds, Best Dressed - Dorothy Grace Finley, Most Artistic Cvirl - Bruce Pettey, Greatest Lover - Charles Dar- rah, Most Determined. Third Row: Jimmie Holland, Nlost Reliahle - Evelyn Latham, Nlost Sympa- thetic - Nellie Rainey, Most Serene - Nettie Lou Kay, Most Ohstinate - Mildred Sparliman, Nlost ln- dustrious - Rebecca Pettey, Most Self-reliant. Fourth Row: Nlarion Srhimmel, Biggest Gossip - Fred Scarborough, Noisiesr - Elizabeth Chandler, Most Steadfast - E. R. Clements, Biggest Blusher - Mary Elizabeth Grubbs, Most Patient - Dorothy Powers, Most Tin-iid. Top Row: Margaret Bloodworth, Most Sensible - Virginia Ferguson, Tiniest - Lonnie McDaniel, Cutest Boy and Mary Nell Eulnanlcs, Cutest Girl - Marvaline Griffin, Best Xvorlcer - June Spanabel, Most Fas- cinating. - Second Row: Bernice Murphree, The Seniors' Blond - Sarah Campbell, Most Persevering - Ira Ruth Markham, Nlost Original - Jimmie Bloodworth, Best Teller of Tales, and George Blood- worth, Most Intelligent. 7' Third Row: Margaret Norwood, Neatest - Harold Pruitt, Tardiest - Donald Nelson, The Ladies, Man - Sarah Perl: Weaver, Best All ,Round Girl. U Fourth Row: Henry Day, Most Resourceful - Byron Carrell, Most Happy-go-lucky - Johnny Smithers, Lanlciest - Elizabeth Anne Drake, Most Prompt. J Fifth Row: Joe Weatherly, Best at Football - Helen Mahaffey, Most Cooperative - Judy Jacks, Most Popular Girl, and Margaret Ann Rogers, Most Sophisticated - Argie Boggess, Most Congenial. f X' s X 4 M Lx ff! NN f V 3 j U X .. sf N sm x -' f 5 Q Y X ,,.f I 2 kk X ' ' ' ' RG, K K fj if' AS ff Q 1 W A x'j K A- x 4 fx E , X X X Q . LM, 5 E II Page Tf'11lj,'.jQ-,fe Left to right: Katherine Boswell, Mr. Kimbrough, Anne johnson, Billy Duncan, Jack Tanlcersley, Jack McLaughlin. H ICD II FFICER The Class of 1939 has done admirable worlc this year in assisting the Seniors in several projects and in preparing for their all-important senior year. Due to whole-hearted co- operation, expert leadership, and the guidance of Mr. Kimbrough, the class has completed a very profitable year. The outstanding activity of the Junior Class is the Junior play, while their outstanding project is the Junior-Senior entertainment. Mr. Kimbrough, our new commercial teacher, was enthusiastically received by the en- tire student body and was honored by election as Junior Class sponsor. Jack McLaughlin, a new student to Decatur High, was selected as head of the class and won the admiration and respect of his classmates by his very able leadership. He was very capably aided by his beautiful assistants, Anne Johnson, vice-president, and Katherine Boswell, secretary. Silas Marner was never more thrifty than Billy Duncan, treasurer. Jack Tanlcersley, reporter, beat any back-yard gossip in giving news of the class. As its motto, the junior Class selected the Latin phrase, Veritas cum libertatef' They chose the rose as their flower and with green and white as their colors. Page Thirty-fix SENIOR II MARY BETH ADAMS They who lcnow donit talk. THOMAS ADAMS Beautiful Brute. CAROLINE BARFIELD Personality plus. RAY W. BARRETT Romeo. RODNEY BARRON Most handsome junior boy. JOHN BOGGESS Of the wide world, I stand alone. KATHERINE LILE BOSWELL Blond Venus. KATHLEEN BRAZELTON Her effervescent manner is a tonic to us all. MARGARET BUCHANAN With dignity and calm content. A. G. CAMPBELL If I could only do all the things I thinlc of. TOBIMY CARSON Iym happy about the whole thing. EVELYN CHILDS A smile for every occasion. MILDRED CHITWOOD Modest, simple and sweet. ELDRIDGE COCKRELL One of the five baslceteers. RICHARD COFFEE Laugh, clown, laugh. SHELBY COLE He should be a Ritz Brother. MARTY TABITHA CORLEY Her hair was thick with many a curl that clustered 'round her head. ELIZABETH ESTELLA DAVIDSON Who deserves well needs not oth- ers praise. BILLY DUNCAN A regular fellow with a weak- ness. SIDNEY EVANS One of the reasons teaching school is hard. EDITH FRANCIs FARISH Imagine Edith without Marjorie. HARVEY FARISI-I I ain't dead, but Iym speechless. JACK FITE I just don't care. ADA RUTH FRENCH A valuable asset to any school. .1 '4 Q GOLDEN MEMORIES Page Tbirly-seven D--tl 'L 37 3 ,- 7 - 4.-1 yn 1. Rs. Y l. I ax-. U4-fic' 2 A 4 Xml 14'-4 1 ix g 1 K I s X ,v -I c 1 K W g f,1fJ 4, N ' .-I r I -1 H' yu 1 A 'l A' ' I I, ar ' I A- . ' VY' if JL .Aa , , vw M.: .,. v - ' H 'nn' I r I' f ' ' .J 1 V: '- A lf' I N I' Y ..- r I E I , 1 j ,o ,a Page Thirty-eight H SENIOR II ELDUISE GILBERT Such a common sense is very uncommon. OMAR C. GLASS Like all things of quality, he,s quiet. CYNTHIA GLENN While others argue, I listen. CARI. GREEN Just ushugf, MICKEY GREEN Sweetest disosition in school. JOHN D. GRIMES Time, tide, and John D. EUGENE LAMPKIN GUY There ain't no future in it. EUBERN HALBRCOKS I wish I had a worry. NORMA HANCOCK Her character speaks for itself. MARIE HARDY Buy a magazine? I 'Y JANE I IARRIS Imagine Jane without a flock of boys. A. B. HARVEY For even though vanquishedg he could argue still. FLORENCE HENDERSON A quiet and unassuming Junior. PETE HENDERSON Yeah team! JACKSON HODGES You gotta be a football hero. BILLY HOPPERS School is one way to pass thc time. JESSIE WILSON HowLAND Nlost beautiful Junior girl. ROBERT HUDSON Why should I be nursemaid to a football team? TED HUIE Time may come, time may go, so what? ANNE HAVRON JOHNSON Mere words won't describe her. MARX' PENICK JoNES Sweet sixteen and still blushes. CURTIS KAYLOR Me and Hugh. HUGH KAYLOR Curtis and me. XWALTER D. KEMMITZER Tall, dark and Little Gumpf' E1938 SENIOR II MILLARD LENZ Silence is golden. FRANK LILES Lazybones. MILDRED LIVELY Mighty mite. MIARJORIE LovELACE Come on, letls giggle. JACK LYLE Shoot a nickle? FREDDIE MARKI-IAM Mischief a specialty. PAUL LoUIS MASTERSON Nothing like a good argument. ANNEI.LE MCCULLOCH Queen of swing. JACK MCLAUG1-ILIN Your humble author who begs mercy. ELBERT MCMEANS Proof that thcre's nothing in a name. I-IOMER MEADOWS What! Another end-around? TPIEDA MII.LER Give her a baslcebtall and watch her go. CHARLES MURPHY For his puns he should be pun- ished. VIVIAN VICTORIA NAPPS We need more like her. lVlARGARET LOUISE NASH Dynamite comes in small pack- ages. ELIZABETH NEWLIN A good class worker. WANDA NEWSOME Always a cheery smile. MARY KATE NUNGESTER Her hours are surpassed only by her dignity. MARGARET LEE OLIVER Here's credit where credit is due. FRED PAPENBURG Candid Camera fiend. WESSIE PILCHER She has never said, 'QI wonlt dancef' C1-IARLoTTE REEVES Good judgment is invaluable. MARY VIRGINIA ROBERSON With malice toward none, and charity for all. X' XVILLIAM SANIUEL f I Napoleon was little toq.: .fi u. 'I . , Y' ' all 1 l GoLi3'eE.,1SifQli9iM EM 0 RIES X x. 1,1 S' Page Thirty-nine S-cn. V1 Lux SENIOR II WARNER E. SARTOR Did you ever hear a horse neigh? HELEN DE LOIS SHERMAN Never was an unkind word spoken about her. WARREN D. SHERROW Would-be Romeo. EVELYN SNEED Her friends are legions. ELOUISE SPARKMAN An industrious scholar. RUSSELL EDWARD SPEAKE If you donit think Tim good, ask me. EVELYN LOUISE STANDRIDGE To know her is to love her. FANNIE MAE STREET A perfect picture of indifference. JACK TANKERSLEY l live the life I love. NANCY ARNOLD THOMPSON All she lacks is nothing. ELOUISE THOMPSON She's that blonde. LURLEEN THRASHER It pays to listen often. JIMMY TILLERY Where thereis a will thereis a way. KATI-IERYNE TIMBERLAKE Smiles like hers make life worth living. FRANCES VAUGHN Her qualities are too numerous to name. JOHN THOMAS WVALLACE You'd have to know him to ap- preciate him. NELL WARRICK Such modesty is refreshing. B. F. WEAR, JR. If therels any mischief, I'I1 find ir. ff. DONALD WHITMIRE ' ' It takes brains to be a real fool. MARQIORIE NIAE WILDER Beautiful and not dumb. TOM WILEY, JR. Just wait until I get my D.', DORIS HELEN WOHL If only everyone had her dispo- sition. MAI-ILON H. YARBROUGI-I His hair is the envy of many a girl. EDITH YOUNG What is so rare as a girl like Edith? OLDEN MEMORIES Page Forty K Zqiiinwsi-' J o SENI 1 n o me Left to right: Joyce Wohl, Constance Peerson, Bob Baugh, Miss LaBoon, Frank Lee Chenault. CD CFFICERS The Sophmore Class has shown marvelous cooperation, good will, and organization for a class that is as loosely knit as a class in a new school obviously would be. They showed this spirit when they helped us in our magazine campaign and coupon book sale. Although their aid was no great boost, it proved that this class has indomitable characteristics. It shows promise of being one of Decatur Senior High's best classes. But everything needs leading and these heights could not have been reached without the president, Frank Lee Chenault's help. Bob Baugh, vice-president, proved industrious as his right-hand man while Joyce Wohl was an equally competent secretary. Though the dollars were few and far between they were well cared for by Constance Peerson, the treas- urer. Following the example of the past two sophomore classes, they elected a Home Eco- nomics teacher as sponsor. Miss Virginia LaBoon, although a newcomer, led them well and successfully. If such grow in South Carolina, we are ready to pack and go there. The Sophomore Class chose green and lavender as their colors with the iris as the ap- propriate flower. Like the Three Musketeers, their motto was One for allg all for onef' Page Forty-two SENIORI BETTY ADCOCK-Her friendly ways have won her many friends. EDNA ELIZ- ABETH ADCOCK-Gentlemen prefer blondes: is she a preference? CHARLES BAKER- Why aren't they all contented as I7 BOB BAUGH-A mischievous chap, but he's a good natured and likeable friend. RUBY MILLINEE BEST--She's one of the best. MARY VIRGINIA BINGHAM- A rare combination. LAVERN BLIZZARD -A quiet and pleasing personality. HEL- EN MAE BREWER-The sweetest near- land to the sweetest maid. JANE BRITAIN-Always ready to do for one in need. PAUL BROWN-He's a ladies man alright. ORVILLE BURLE- SON-His cheerful disposition has made him one of the best loved sophomores. DENSON BURNUM-Down on anything he's not up on. WAYNE BYARS-Brain reflects only the crown of the hat. GLORIA CAR- LISLE-A fzood nature, an even temper. FRANK CIIENAULT-A good all-round chap. HOLLIS LEON COBB-Here's to Hollis, both nice and clever. DOROTHY COMPTON-Whatever you do, we hope success. FRANCES LUCILE COLE-Her grades overshadow her timid- ity. BEN COOLIDGE-Better late than never. MARY ANN COOLIDGE-She knows all the answers, ask her. LOLA MAE COOPER-Jolly and happy- go-lucky. LYNN COX--They call him li2htnini:. OLIVER C. COX, II-Little in stature, but not in brain. ROSE CROW -Although little in size, she is happy and wise. ARNOLD DOSS-The glory of a firm, eapacious mind. HOMER LANE DRAPER -Always smiling, a friend to all. BER- THA SUE EDWARDS-Musical and good- natured. SARAH ELIZABETH ELLNER --NVitty, original and wise. FRANCES FIELD-Light of heart, and fancy free. MARY FITZPATRICK--Never speaks unless she's asked. CALVIN FLOYD --Some of the Lrreatest men are small. JUANITA FRANK-She is as her name implies-Frank. INEZ FREEMAN-Very friendly to be sure. SUE REEVES GANN-lmpulsive, earnest and quick to act, KATHLEEN GARRETT--She should succeed in life. CAPITOLA GAINES-To try to do, and do right. SAMUEL GAMBLE-Ready for anyihimz, work or play. GOLDEN X v ,AJ l ix M E M O R I E Page Forty-three L -.y Q. , . .N - t . . l'1t g.., 'Q sAvx1tk4ug, N , rv.-l 'g-Y., H-- I . I l x-A tx . 'qs n ...f-Axgg, I s IK .--f-.---A-mn ffxgi 'mfg S V f-.avsx ' I 'g...a. -LL S v-V r ., . r D J fi? -s E klf u :L NY .51 X 1 ..v IW do Page Forty-four SENIORI EDWARD GRUBBS-Grades speak loud- er than words. BEATRICE HARGITT- Not too serious, not too gay. ROBERT HARGROVE-No care beyond today. JACK HAYNES-Here's the pilot that weathered the storm. HAZEL HESSAQuiet and congenial. HELEN HELFRICI-IfHappy am I, from care I'm free. EUGENIA HODGES-W Not out of mind as soon as out of sight. EDNA LOUISE HUDDLESTON-A true friend. Z7 it WILLIAM S. HUNTER, Jr.-Talks but never thinks. THELMA OZELL ISBELL- She likes chewing gum next to talking. Q CAROLINE JONES-Deflates the buys hy blowing them up. MARY FRANCES JONES--Puts things over, not off. Q C 'QE MARTHA FRANCES KILGORE-A : riend worthy of the name. ANN KIM- Nm BROUGH-Just a wee bit of mischief ginakes her nice. DOLORES ZOE KING ' -Has her tongue at will but yet is never loud. DORIS LEE-Wise to resolve, and patient to perform. FAYE ELIZABETH LEWIS-She's a maid of winning charm. ROSE MARIE LOONEYgGentle of speech: beneficent of mind. MARY ESTHER MARION-Can make tomorrow as cheerful as today. VIR- GINIA MASSENGALE-Her kind have won laurels. MARY ELIZABETH McCLUREfMary's a girl of many charming qualities. MAX- INE McCUTCHEON-A good sport, a good student, a good friend. BETTY McGE- HEE--Writes push on the door of oppor- tunity. KATHLEEN MCGLATHERY- Pleasant and a head full of sense. MUNSEY McGLATHERY-A good scout and excellent student. BILLIE McFER- RIN-AEvery cloud has a silver lining and Billie always finds it. JAMES MEA- DOWS -A character worth knowing. LEONARD MICHELSON-Gives nothing so liberal as advice. ED MIENHARDT--Beauty is only skin deep. GEORGE MOYEfAbility wins es- teem of all true minds. MADGIE MUR- PHREE- Mums the word with Madgie. DONALD NEBRIG-Always willing to lend a helping hand. LETHA NEWELL-Always a friendly interest in the right things. ALMA DO- RIS NORTONfShe is studious at her tasks. JAMES NORWOOD-The mildest manners in the gentlest heart. DOROTHY ANNE PARK-Stately and tall she moves through the hall. FRANCES PALMER- A girl of admirable qualities. HE 1938 SENIORI VVITHERS PEEBLES-A photograyher in the making. CONSTANCE PEERSON -A self-starter, not a crank. FRANCES PETTEYW-Friend to all, foe to none. HILDA IONE PETTEY-Very quiet and demure. HELEN RUSSELL PITTS- -A charming person. JACK PITTS-Little but mighty -and how. BETTY FOSTER POINJER --Rises in the world by putting on airs. DOROTHY POWELLiA friend to all. LEON REEVES-'This youth replies, I can. NELLIE CLARK ROAN--Herein Lo make this world a pleasant place. '1'. B. ROGERS, Jr. Firm in body and mind. MARIE SAFLEY-ilndifference is bliss. NOLAN SANDERSfHis hair is his treasure. OLLIE MAE SHAFERfA quiet unassuming person. MARGAREI' SCAR- BOROUGH-Guess what I heard? EDUH SHEFFIELD--She'll get along with every- 0119. EDITH FRI-IIDA SEIBERT---A loving heart and friendly ways. BERNARD SIDEMAN-Individual in his own way. B, 0. SIMS. Jr.- Little potato, but hard to peeli RUBY MAY SMITH is as true as stee. IIARRIET JANE SITTASON-She's a jolly good girl and a friend to all. AN- NIE LAURA SIVLEY-Grades speak loud- ELAYNE SOUTHfAs you ever knew. W. L. well rounded character. er than words. good a girl as SPEARMAN-A JESSIE MAE ship-a real asset. WILLODENE STE- VENS-On her lips, the smile of truth. BOBBY STROTHER--Has a dream lined brain. JACK THOMAS-A friend indeed. STEENSON-Her friend- E. L. THOMPSON, Jr.-Tall, dark, and --! NANCY KATE THORNTONfSuccess comes in cans: not in can'ts. FARRELL TUCKER--A nice fellow. HILDA VAUGHAN----Little and lovable. DAVID SPEAKE WARREN-Always in haste but never in a hurry. MARTHA WATSON-A girl with many friends. PAULINE VVlLLIFORDfA winning way and a pleasant smile. JOYCE MARIE WOHL-Joyce champions the best things in our school. WESLEY HILL WOOD- ARD-Laughed into mischief too often to tell. GOLDEN 'r. .1 n -N I' r 5' ffgfffiiii Page F3 rty-five EMORIE M an Top Row: Our Captain can't stand alone - Flo will never forget Hi-Y initiation - Riverside spirits - Shelby can really piclt them - Happy smiles from happy faces. Second Row: Bruce and his beauties - Pape Drake - Contented school boys - The uniform gets them - Our Editor, Third Row: Bad com- pany - Steps on a September morning - Gathering the nuts - A thorn among three roses. . Fourth Row: Look out Mr. President - Somebody is gonna get hit - The Hi-Y President and stooges - Contrast. .wwf ,,.f ' ,- :ff :ff 5 v- M-554K 5' fm x Top Row: In My Solitude - A pleasant breeze - Double or Nothing - Step-in step-on step? Second Row: Bicycle Brigade - Friends - What n Shot! ' Third Row: Coming thru the rye - Boys will be boys - Work? - Children will play - Hi-Y Initiation. - Fourth Row: More than friends - Cutie - Study Hall? - Careful there! - A Pefecrt Subject. 9 , f 5 ,gamueww , 29 A Y 1 fiwm. RX Top Row: If it's English ask her - Into the valley of death - Lady waits for us - Wliy must I he so lonely! Second Row: Do you think that will work? - Watcll your step - Are we late? - I want it done this way. Third Row: l canit give you anything but love - Team work - Beauty and the Beast - just playing around. Fourth Row: Puls - You have all the luck - A good sport - Can you cook! A Fifth Row: Lady be kind - You see it's this way - Yea Decatur - How am I doing? - Sixth Row: Ye gang - Bird's eye view of Derarur - just Beauty - R, R. Bridge. M A R Y K A 'I' If N ll N G E S 'I' E R Tk ACTI ITIE This is our own Mary Kate, folks. She was elected hy state-wicle popular vote to rhe position of president of Alabama Girls' Hi-Y Club. We thinlc you,ll agree that she repre- sents Decatur Senior I-Iigh at its best, and, therefore, we have selected her to introduce our ACTIVITIES. YE Ar first typewriter: Elizabeth Chandler. At second typewriter: Thelma Barnes, Sitting around desk: Dorothy Grace Finley, Paul Xxfilson, Olene Woodruff, Sarah Peck Wfeaver, Jimmie Bloodworth, Charles Green, Sitting at rear desk: Raymond Parks, Margaret Norwood. Standing from left to right: Henry Day, C, W. Bethany, Frank Troup. Nlargaret jacks, George Bloodworth, Frances Sivley, Luke Pryor, -I. O. Colvard, Harold Nlichelson, jack 1V1c1.aughlin, Frank Chenault, Byron Carrell, Lonnie McDaniel, Mrs, XV. Brown, Lois Pace, lxflilton Iiovis. ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief ............ SARAH PECK WEAVER Business Manager . . . RAYMOND PARKS Advisor ......... ...., M RS. W. BROWN The 1938 Staff of Golden Memories. What a gang that was! In spite of our rough and tumble ways, we managed to work and get out this Golden Memoriesn in ample time. We kept Mrs. Brown's room sounding like a madhouse and looking like a waste basket but the result, we hope, is just reward for all. Under Mrs. Brown's steady, if some- times seemingly too tight rein, we bored through laughs and sweat to the finis, February eleventh. We worked with good fellowship, not only among ourselves but also toward everyone whom the annual concerned. With malice toward none and with justice toward all as far as we were able to see it, we wrote, edited, and published this, the nineteen hundred and thirty-eight, issue of Golden Memories for the gratification, pleasure, and happy memories of ourselves and every member of Decatur Senior High School during the scholastic year 1937-1938. Page Fiftyrvrie J 1 Standing at deslc: Sarah Peck Weaver. First row, left to right: Harold Michelson, Anne Johnson, Olene Woodruff, Vivian Napps, Mary Kate Nungester, George Bloodworth, Mary Ethelyn Knight, Mary Corley. Center: Raymond Parks, Henry Day. Back row: Bert Murphree, Ted Huie, Imogene Hal- broolcs, Doris Wohl, Dorothy Grace Finley, Mr. Jordan, Charles Darrah, Edith Young. THE BETA CLUB President . . . SARAH PECK WEAVER Vice-President . .... ANNE JOHNSON Secretary . . MARY ETHELYN KNIGHT Treasurer . . MARY KATE NUNGESTER Reporter . . . OLENE WOODRUFF Sponsor . . MR. W. T. JORDAN Colors: Green and Yellow Flower: Buttercup Motto: The Price of Education is Applicafion The Beta Club is a non-secret scholastic organization. Membership is limited to those students of junior and senior classes whose scholastic standing is sufficiently creditable to indicate superior mental qualification. The purpose is to encourage scholarship, to promote character, to stimulate leadership qualities among its members, and to give honor to out- standing academic achievements. ORGANI Page Fifty-two First table, left to right: Carson, G. Bloodworth, lVlcEntire, Pryor, Green, Colvard. Second table, left to right: Camp, jones, Duncan, 1. Bloodworth, Peebles. Third table, left to right: Huie, Parks, Xvilds, R. Smith, Nlichelson, Guy. Fourth table, left to right: Pettey, Day, Chenault, Troup, Beth- any, Darrah. Fifth table, left to right: Wilson, F. Smith, Wiley, Mr. Alston, Tankersley, Mr. Lynne, Slllilllixf, Baugh, Brown, Floyd. KEY CLUB President . . . . . JACK TANKERsLEY First Vice President . . CHARLES DARRAH Second Vice President . . . . C. W. BETHANY Serrelary-Treasurer ..... ........ L EROY MCENURE The Key Club, organized in January 1937 Linder the auspices of a Committee from the Kiwanis Club headed by judge Seybourn Lynne, is a junior civic organization composed of thirty of the outstanding boys in the Senior High School. The purposes of this club are to aid its members to find careers for which they are best suited, and to promote the welfare of the school. Each Thursday this club holds its regular weekly luncheon meeting, at which time a representative speaker is present from the Kiwanis Club. In return the Key Club is represented hy one of its membrs at the Kiwanis meeting. Noininations for officers are made by two nominating committees appointed by the president each semester. These candidates are voted for hy the club members. The first president of this organi7ation was Lulce Pryor, who held office from January 1, 1937 until the following June. Jack Tanlcersley was then elected to this office and served until january 1, 1938. The club at present is under the leadership of Billy jones. ZATIONS Page Fifly-three Left to right, first row: Ted Htlie, Bob Baugh, Rodney Barron, jackson Hodges. Second row: Tommy Carson, Withers Peebles, Billy Jones, Russell Smith. Third row: .laclc Tanliersley, Bruce Pettey, Jack Nlclsaughlin, Paul Brown. Fourth row: Jack File, l.eROy Nlclfntire, Byron Carrell. Fifth row: Calvin Floyd, Charles Green. THE BOYS' H I-Y President . . . BILLY DUNCAN Vice-President . . TOMMY CARSON Secrelary . . RUSSELL SMxTH Treasurer . BILLY JONES Scribe . . RODNEY BARRON Sponyor . . . Colors: Yellow and Vlfhite THOMAS KIMBROUGH Flower: Yellow RO S6 Motto: To strive, fo seek, to fncl, and rw! to yieldu Platform: Clean speech, clean sports, clean scholarship, and clean living. The Boys' Hi-Y, an international Organization, is made up of boys interested in public welfare. Their purpose, TO create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and com- munity high standards of Christian living, clearly expresses the cluhis sentiment and ideals. ORGANI Page Fifty-four Standing, left to right: Frances Sivley, Peggy Brown, Betsy Townsend, Christine Hamilton, Flo Pickens, Constance Peerson, Margaret Norwood, Mary Katherine Nungester, Nlrs. XV. J. Brown, Mary Penicl: jones, Imogene Halbroolcs, Katherine Boswell, Anne johnson, Sarah Peck Weaver, Judy jacks, Jane Harris, Rebecca Pettey, Margaret Louise Nash. Kneeling, foreground and background: Lois Green- hill, Virginia Ferguson, Argie Caroline Boggess, Marjorie W'ilder. THE GIRLS' HI-Y President . . . IMOGENE HALBRooKs Vice President . . . . KATHERINE BOSWELI. Secretary and Treasurer . . . ANNE JOHNSON Program Chairman . SARAH PFCK WEAVER Reporter .... .... J UDY JACKS Sponsor ..... . NIRS. W. BROWN Colors: Yellow and Wliite Flower: Yellow Rose Motto: To strive, to seek, lo find, and no! to yicldw Pur ose, To create, maintain, and extend throu hout the school and communit hi her P h A ' n g Y. g standards of Christian livinggv Platform, 'Clean speech, clean sports, clean scholarship and clean livingf, The Decatur Girls' Hi-Y Club was organized in December 1931, by the Central High Boys, l-li-Y Club, and is affiliated with the State Girls, Hi-Y Club. Since organization the club has been composed of Christian girls who strive to live up to standards of the club. ZATIONS Page Fifly-five A 9 Standing, left to right: Vivian Berry, Nlary Ruth Durham, Ruth Nelson, Edith Julian, Bernice Mute phree, Kathleen McGlathery, Katherine Stovall, Mary Emens, Mae Sims, Clintelle Hancock, Vivian Smith, Elizabeth Ann Drake, Kathleen Brazelton, hflargaret Ann Rogers, Olene Woodruff, Cynthia Glenn, Miss LaBoon, Sarah Peck Weaver. Sitting, left to right: Dorothy Powers, Alma Doris Norton, Lula Belle Shropshire, Dorothy Rose Swatzell, Marjorie Russell, jane Britain, Beatrice Hogan, Mildred Swatzell, Melba Barrett, Rachel Buck, Ozell Isbell, Jimmie Holland, .Iuanice Griffin, Cassie Reynolds, Mildred Chitwood, Lillian Bowen, Marie Hardy, Helen Hellfrich, Martha Watson. FUTURE HQME MAKERS GE AMERICA President . . . SARAH PECK WEAVER Vice President . . . CY'NTHIA GLENN Secretary . . . . OLENE WOODRUEE Treasurer . . MARGARET ANN ROGERS Reporter . . KATHLEEN BRAZELTON Sponsor ..... . . Miss LABOON Colors: Gray and Garnet Flower: Rose Motto: Higl1 Ideals of Homernaleingl, The F. 1-1. A. Club is composed of girls taking vocational Home Economics, and its purpose is to encourage them in a better use of homemalcing, training in their personal de- velopment and in their home and community life. The national club was organized in New York in 1931 and the Decatur Chapter in 1937. ORGANI Page Fiflp'-six Sitting at typewriter: Nlrs. W, T, Jordan. Sitting at nie: Sara Ellner. Standing at file: Margaret Nor- wood. Standing at boolcshelves, left to right: Elouise Thomson, Mary Louise Argend, Cynthia Glenn, Pauline Blankenship, Xvanda Newsom, Edith Mae Schimmel, Annelle Reams, Margaret Buchanan, Edith Sybert, Ruby Best, Angela Warren. Sitting, left to right: Edith Young, Charlotte Reeves, Mary Elizabeth Grubbs, Margaret Dodd, Thelma Barnes, Elizabeth Davidson, Mary Ann Coolidge, Annelle McCulloch, Ada Ruth French, Evelyn Sneed, Zane Lyle, Vivian Berry, Florence Henderson, Gloria Carlisle, Dorothy Davidson, Marjorie Lovelace. Standing at dictionary shelf, left to right: Vivian Smith, Lola Mae Cooper. LIBRARY CLUB President . . . MARGARET NORWOOD Vice President . ..... EDITH YOUNG Secretary . . MARY ELIZABETH GRUBBS Treasurer . . . THELMA BARNES Scribe . . MARGARET Doon Sponsor .... . MRS. W. T. JORDAN Colors: Red and White Flower: Red Rose Motto: 'iflfly Book and Hear! Must Never Partv The Library Club, composed of girls interested in library work and reading, was or- ganized in 1937 by the librarian, Nlrs. W. T. jordan. Our purpose is to promote interest in good reading and to assist in every way possible the building up of our library. ZATIONS Page Fifty-seven Left to right: Coach Fuller, Robert Hudson, Floyd lvlirchell, Edward Smith, W. W. Benson, Marvin Worley, Walter Kemmitzer, Mack Jacobs, Joe Xveatllerly, Bruce Pettey, Fred Scarborough, C. W, Bethany, jack Prince, Donald W'hirmire, Jackson Hodges, XV. L. Spearman, Homer Meadows, Milton Hovis, Coach Ogle. 'DV CLUB President . . .... FRED SCARBOROUGH Vice President . . ..... . . PETE RYAN Sponsors . . . . . . . H. L. OGLE AND AUBREY FULLER Colors: Red and Black The ND,' Club is composed of football and basketball players, managers, and the head cheerleader, that have earned their letters in present and previous years. The Du Club was founded in 1929 and its purpose is to promote sportsmanship, both on and off the field. O R G Page Fifty-eight A Seated facing group: Bob Baugh, C. W. Bethany, O, Colvard, Raymond Parks, Frank Troup, Wil- liam Reed. Standing: Fred Papenburg, Seated, hrst row, left to right: Nlahlon Yarbrough, Carlton Kelley, Henry Day, Warren Sherrow, Donald Whitmire, Hollis Cobb, Shelby Cole, Howard Thomp- son, Hill, Woodard. Second Row: junior High School Neophytes. LAMBA PI SIGMA FRATERNITY Grand Master . . . . . . O. COLVARD Arsirtant Granrhnastcr . . C. W. BET:-IANY Tamiar ..... . RAYMOND PARKS Gramatias . . . FRANK TROLJP Scribe ..... ......... H ENRY DAY Sergeant-Aux-Armor . ....... MAHLON YARBROUGH Faculty Advisor . . . MR, KELLEY, Freshman Civics Teacher Colors: Green and Wllite Flower: Sweetpea Motto: 'FVVHU build for cfvaracler ana' not for famen Purpose: To create and maintain an active interest in public speaking and to promote social activity. This fraternity was organizwed in l929 by Mr. Carlton Kelley, Freshman Civics Teacher. It meets every Sunday afternoon in the Central Nlethodist Church, at one-thirty. In school and church activities this club is very active. Dnly students of high moral and scholastic standing are admitted into this club. ZATIONS Page Fifty-nine A A .ii , . Front row, Cheerleaders, left to right: Lucillc Caudill, Dan Verner, Elizabeth Anderson, Lonnie Mc- Daniel, Ruth Nelson, C. W. Bethany. First row, left to right: Kathleen Brazelton, Leonard Sellers, Mary Ann Coolidge, Lola Cooper, Carl Thomas Robertson, Elouise Thomson, Miss LaBoon. Second row: Mary Louise Argend, Ozell Ishell. Third row: Richard Scarborough, Billy Roberts. Fourth row: Letha Newell, Rose Crow. Fifth row: Nlargaret Scarborough, Raymond Ross. Top row: Theda Mil- ler, Thelma Barnes, Robert Hargrove, Bertha Sue Edwards, Frances Pettey. Standing with drum: Donald Nelson PEP SQUAD Head Cheerleader . ..,..... C. W. BETHANY Assistant Cheerleaders RUTH NELSON AND LONNIE MCDANIEL Sponsor .... ..... M ISS VIRGINIA LABOON Colors: Red and Black Motto: One for all, all for Decaturl' The Pep Squad is an organization composed of energetic boys and girls, dressed in red and black, headed by the cheerleaders and Miss Virginia LaBoon. The squad tried to arouse pep and enthusiasm for our gridiron heroes. At the half of each game the pep squad would take the field and display letters representing our team and our opponent's team. They would give a cheery welcome to the visitors and then give some peppy yells for our Red Raiders. This organization did much to stir up school spirit and to encourage the boys to emerge victorious in most of their games. Miss Virginia LaBoon deserves much credit for her efforts in behalf of the Pep Squad. ORGANI Page Sixty Standing in front: Lois Pace, Standing on the left: Nlrs. VU. ,l. Brown. Sitting hrst row, right to left: C, XV. Bethany, Margaret Norwood, Joe Wi'q1tliei'ly, Lonnie McDaniel, jack Prince, Byron Carrell, Peg- gy Brown, Frances Sivley, Paul Xvilson, Beatrice Pfogan, Sarah Peck Wfeaver. Second row: Dorothy Davidson, Dorothy Powers, Ray Edwards, Norman Satley. Bruce Pr-ttey, Bernice Niurphree, Mary Nell Eubanlc, Floyd Nlitchell, Lois C1reenhill. Clintelle l-Ianuoclc, Evelyn Latham. Third row: Nellie Rainey, Ruth Nelson, Nlary Ruth Durham. Harold Nlichelson, lVl.n'garet Ann Rogers, Nlargarer Jacks, Ira Ruth Nlarlcham, Nlilton Hovis, Fred Scarborough, Nlarjorie Russell, George Blooclworth. Fourth row: Leonard Sellers, Annelle Reams, Argie Carolyn Boggess, Nlilclretl Sparlcman, Sara Campbell, Sam Stanley, Nlarvaline Griffin, Nlary Ethelyn Knight. Fifth row: Truman Farrer, Nlargaret Dodd, Thelma Barnes, Nlarion Schiinmel, Rebecca Pettey, Flo Pickens, Nlargaret iVlcEntire, Betsy Townsend. Sixth row: E. R. Clements, Richard Scarborough, liilly Roberts, james Nichols, R. B, Bunch. Seventh row: Eclith Beard, Pauline Blankenship, Rachel Buck. THE MASKS AND WIGS CLUB President ...... ........... I .ots Pfxcrt Vice Provident . . . C. W. BETHANY Secretary . . MARGARET Norzwoon Treasurer . jot: WIZATHERLEY Mrrnitor . . . Fawn SC.-XRBOROUGH Sponsor .... Mas. W, BROWN Colors: Pinlc and Green Flower: Pinlc Rose Motto: VVe,ll build for cfmrartcr and no! for ftirrzei' The Dramatics Club selected for its name this year the Nlaslcs and Wfigs, since by the use of masks and wigs we are able to make life appear natural in spite of its unnaturalness. The club is made up wholly of Seniors. Ir has a weekly meeting each Tuesday afternoon at two-thirty. Each year, the cast for the Senior Class play is chosen from members of the Dramatics Club. l IONS Pugw Sixlyeonr as WK Top Row: A Lovely Huddle - The Three Musketeers - Grand Standing A Smiling Through, Second Row: Sun Grins - Nellie Bags Two - Ir Must Be Good, Third Row: Cutefliuh? - Friends - They Wanna Be Hi-Y Members Too. Fourth Row: Seeing Things - The Four Horsnmpn f Alone and Contenred - Pleased? nf? 5 y Wwulwnnmfafww-: C. NYC I3lE'l'HANY Rl'Tll NELSON LONNIE MCDANIIEI- Tk ATHLETI Since we look to the cheer leaders to inspire enthusiasm toward our football games, we have selected them to introduce ATHLETICS. May we be filled with upepv here as we are in the grandstand! C. W. greatly promoted school spirit by being always ready with a snappy yell to pep up the student body. RUTH cannot be surpassed in the energetic spirit which she showed as assistant cheer leader. LONNIES ever-ready smile and spirit of never-say-die added greatly to the cheer leading unit. H. L. OGLE AUBREY FULLER CCDACfHI3 Under the excellent guidance of the coaches, H. L. OGLE and AUBREY FULLER, our football squad completed a very successful season. Taking mainly an untried squad of light players the coaches developed a team that won six games and lost only three. AITJLETICS Though mainly inexperienced and light the football boys showed spunlc and per- severance throughout the year. Ably guided by Captain Pete Ryan, guard, the boys won six games though by three opponents, Florence, Moulton, and Huntsville, they were overpowered. These defeats failed to daunt them, how- ever, and the successful 1937 season was climaxed with the football banquet given at the close of the season for the entire squad. Though much of the credit for a suc- cessful season has been given to the first and second squads the third string must not be left out. For to them lay the taslc of being the training block of the more ex- perienced teams. 1Q37 Foofboff Scfzecfufe and Scores 1. Decatur 6 Town Creek 0 2. Decatur 6 Moulton 12 3. Decatur 39 Cherokee 6 4. Decatur 16 Cullman 7 5. Decatur 0 Huntsville 7 6. Decatur 21 Athens 7 7. Decatur 6 Florence 19 MANAGER Doing their part in making this foot- ball season a successful one were the man- agers. ROBERT HUDSON, head manager and JAMES NICHOLS, assistant, mani aged the business end of the team v ith per- fection. Decatur 25 Madison 0 Decatur 7 Hartselle 0 ROBERT HUDSON JAMES NICHOLS Page .Sixty-five C HENRY FORD BRAZELTON Back Henry Ford is following in his hrotheris footsteps with his excellent blocking. MARSHALL DUNAWAY Center-Letters Z lVlonk was a hard hit- ting center, ready to do his part for the team. CARL GREEN Back 'tShugH is a scrapper and will he of great advantage to us next year, PETE HENDERSON BackALetters 1 Pete made a good name for himself as a back this year. JACKSON HODGES Tackle-Letters Z JacksOn's power and per- severace served us well. lVlIL'I'0N Hovxs Center--Letters 1 Spec,' has proven a scrappy renter in his two years at rhe capstone. BEN HOWI.ANll Tackle We're sorry this is Mules last year for he was very valuable to the team. MACK JACOBS Tackle-Letters 1 lW:1ck,s brawn opened many holes for the small hacks. WALTER KENIMITZER Tackle--Letters 1 In the time of need, Lit- tle Gumpv was always on hand. HOMER MEADOWS EndALetters 1 Co-Captain-elect I lomer's ability at playa ing end won him the honor Of CO-Captain-elect. FLOYD MITCHEl.I. Back-Letters l Ir took only a short while for Butch to prove hime self alnong the best. 4 RAYMOND PARKS Guard Q'Tody , being one of our best reserves, Was ready to support the team at any time. BRUCE PETTEY Back-Letters 1 Bruce proved himself good as a blocking back as well as for carrying the pigskin. PETE RYAN Guardfluetters 3 Captain Pete always held the line, and, as Captain, led the team to manv victories. FRED SCARBOROUGH Back-Letters 2 Co-Captain-elect Fred's courage and hard hitting has won for him the place of Co-Captain for 38. PAUL SHAFER End Rosy,' appears to be lazy. but just watch his smoke on the football field. W. L. SPEARMAN Guard-Letters 2 Preacher came to us from Moulton and has made one of our best guards. JIMMY TILLERY Back jimmy proved himself a hard hitting back this year. JOE VVEATHERLY Back-Letters 3 Joe was one of our best players and with his edu- cated tofu gave us many points. DONAI.D WHITMIRE GuardfLetters 1 As a scrapping guard, Donald rates high. MARVXN WORLEY End-Letters 1 Marvin may be little, but he proved himself to be very useful as an end. .P Left to right: Mack Jacobs, Homer Nleadows, Robert Hudson, Walter Kemmitzer, jack McLaiighlin, Eldridge Coclcrell, Ed Smith. BA KETBALL BUY The boys have shown skillful as well as fair playing under the leadership of Coach Ogle. They chose their captain for each game since the former captain-elect did not go to school here. No one has been chosen as captain for the boys next year. MACK JACOBS1M3Ck has completed his second year of successful playing for us. He is a regular player and the team would be weakened without him. HOMER MEADOWS-HOHXCF did not finish the season with us. But a player for his position is hard to find. ROBERT HUDSON1R0bCft has a style that should develop into the best by '38. He saw little service this year, but watch him next year. WALTER KEMMITZERlWHlf6f may be called Little Gump,', but by his playing and sportsmanship he deserves to be called uBig Gump? JACK MCLAUGHLIN-Tl1iS is .laclc,s first year to play with us, and we want more like him. ELDRIDGE COCKRELL-This is his first year with us but we hope to have him again next year. ED SMITH-Ed began the season as a sub but, like he really is, he made himself a forward on the first team. Page Sixty -eight Left to right: Katherine Stovall, Virginia Canterbury, Ada Ruth French, Wessie Pilcher, Bernice West- morland, Theda Miller. Subs: Alice Wilson, Ozcll lsbell, Evelyn Childs, Gloria Carlisle. BA KETBALL GIRL The girls are coached by Fuller. Their season has been well played and played with skill. They select their captain for each game. The same method will be used for choosing the captains for next year. KATHERINE STOVALL-This is Katherine's first year at Decatur High but she,s made it a good one in basketball. VIRGINIA CANTERBURY-We were glad to get Virginia because she has done so well in basketball. ADA RUTH FRENCH-This is Ada Ruth's third year at basketball and she,s improved each year until now she is one of our best players. WESSIE PILCHER-Wessie is another of our best players and is always ready to help the team. BERNICE WESTMORLAND-HCT perseverance and good spirit have made her one of the team's most valuable players. ALICE WILSON-Alice was one of our best reserved guards this year and we,ll miss her next year. OZELL ISBELL-OZEll is small in size but her speed and quick thinking will make her a good forward. EVELYN CHILDS1Wh6h Decatur is needing goals, Evelyn can,t be beat in putting them In. GLORIA CARLISLE-Gloria can show the first team what it takes to make a good team. TI-IEDA MILLER-with her will and determination Theda should become one of our best forwards by '39. Page Sixty-nine The complete football squad and their dates were present at the annual football banquet December 10, 1937, which completed a very satisfactory season. An interesting speech was given, and our Superintendent, Mr. Benson, was invited to become a member of the DM Club, after which Fred Scarborough and Homer Meadows were announced as the captains to lead the team through the year of 1938. i1ooTBaLL BANQL so sian The squad is pictured in uniform as follows: First row, left to right: Pete Henderson, Bruce Pettey, Marvin Worley, Carl Green, W. L. Spearman, Pete Ryan, Marshall Dunaway, Fred Scarborough, Jack- son Hodges, Maclf: Jacobs. Second row: Tommy Carson, Paul Shafer, Donald Whitinire, Ben How- land, Walter Kemmitzer, Paul Nlasterson, Homer Meadows, joe W'eatherly, Floyd Mitchell, Raymond Parks. Third row: E. R. Clements, Orville Burleson, Jack Lyle, Tom Wiley, Milton Hovis, William Hunter, T, B. Rogers, Sidney Evans, jimmy Tillery, I-lenry Ford Brazelton. Fourth row: Coach Fuller, James Nichols, Donald Newlin, Elbert McMeans, junior Thompson, Jaclc Tanlcersley, Calvin Floyd, Robert Piuclson, Coach Ogle. Page Seventy SARA!! PECK WIEAVIER and GEORGE I3LOODXY'ORTH Tk FEATURE Here we present for your approval two of our most popular and deserving students. On the left is Pecky, who won the annual Girls' Citizenship Honor for 1938. The man in the picture is George Bloodworth, who won recognition as Valeclictorian of the ,38 class. They speak for themselves, so, why shoulcln,t they introduce our FEATURES? L L LTL L RUTH PETTUS 'WY 'Ziff fQ3'i'2iifIZSslK, i3E5.m'Y moulded ha' S E N I CD R III A restful b FLOYD MITCHELL I Debonair, handsome, and, well, words are useless when its all so apparent. ' 9 IESSIE WILSCN HOWLAND Frivolous, vivacious and altogether charming, she has a com- . bination of romance and realism. S E N I Q R II RQDNEY BARRCDN Here is jocularity, personality, and congenialiry along with Nature's grandest gift-a gentleman. E l 5 1 l 5 ! 2 l 3 E 1 i, - 458-',r HELEN MAE BREWER Tall, slender, with a disarming smile, she with her tranquility and poise is enviable. SENICDR BOBBY SHRCTHER ' A magnetic personality handsomely escorted by a carefree W air. Q I ww K1'ng PAUL EUGENE WILSON A jolly good fellow describes our icing who reigns supreme as :in advocate of wit and good humorg who though we speak it before his face, if he he not a fellow with the host king, thou shalt find him the best king of good fellowsf, is UGQVZ MARIORIE ELIZABETH RUSSEL Ir's queens like this that kc-cp kings from nlncliqating. Her royal higlmcss lMarjorie to youl was crowned by the stuclcm body, her regal beauty overwhelming them. WHQ'S WHO at . hlary Eiliclyn Knight, lWosfInfeH1'genfGirl This is Nlary Ethelyn's second year with us here in Decatur, but it did not take long for the class to realize that she was the one to be elected. Raymond. Parlas, Best Aff-Round Boy We have our chests stuck out in proud elation, challenging anyone to doubt our choice, Tody',, athletic and intelligent, well earned this honor. George Blootlworth, Alas! Infeffigent Boy You will not be surprised to find George in this position since all his records of high school ac- tivities have proved his abilities and intelligence. Sarah Pecle Xveaver, Best All-Round Girl We've really got something here! Smart and pop- ular, a hard worker and actress, Sarah fills the bill perfectly, None better can be found. 4 'Q 'L 'iWHO'S WHQ f - -- wr- WM M I .sq MU I is 'N uw s- ke Judy lacles, Most Popufar Girf A beautiful girl with a delightful personality, Judy is truly the most popular girl in the Class of 1938. Lonnie blcDanicl, Cufesf Boy Lonnie's unceasing humor and boyish enthusiasm have rightfully won for him the title, cutest boy. Lulzc Pryor, Most Popular Boy We truly believe that Lulce is one person who has no enemies, He has only one mood, a cheer- ful, friendly, smiling one. Maryy Nell Eubanle, Cutesf Girf No explanation is needed as to Mary Nell's elec- tion as cutest girl. One look is sufficient to un- derstand the Senior Class selection. 3 s. Y.- a-'3 X K Qfrffri is . A 'wgky i,.,.l 'Q v J ' X 'x L, s.- ., wx . I. L- L FOOTBALL SPQNSCDRS Carolyn Barlieltl llOhlE COMING Margaret Dotlci These four girls were chosen hy the captain and members of the team to represent them at the Home- coming and the Thanksgiving games this season. CAROLYN, a newcomer to our campus, immedi- ately hecame a magnet of personality, drawing us to her. MARGARET, a home town girl, has attained popularity in spite of the acute competition. hlarjorie Russell ililIANKSGlVlNCi Thelma Barnes Although she was the only favorite of one particular member, the whole team selected MARJORIE. This bespeaks her universal appeal. THELMA, the captain's choice, was twice a sponsor. That is enough to compliment anyone. S .k .,,k. 15353 ' wr' if-5 ., if 1 J. ' a Top Row: Leila Cantwell Seton Hall Old Bank - Between the towns - A view from a school winflow. Second Row: An old landmark llN'IcEntire Hemel - Railroad bridge across the Tennessee - The Armory. -' Third Row: A recent landmark lCortner Homel - Gateway to Alabama - Greyhound Sta- tion-Senior's hangout. Fourth Row: A recent home - Our Presidents Home - Our Newest Hotel. Fifth Row: Where we gather on Sunday - A birds eye view of the bridge - Here we may rest - Decatur from the air. L if - .f4Z,T 3' !-,,. if And so, my friends, we leave our school and our Golden Nlemories with this happy thought: that the students following us will find within our school's walls, the happiness, the joy, and the friendship of teachers, who, through their earnest endeavors, have become endeared to each of us, the graduates of 1938