Fairfield High School - Crucible Yearbook (Fairfield, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1925 volume:

2][c5]iKS] 0 I I □ D 0 fi [sji][S]Dj ilfc aiiiiii.Miiiiriiiiiitimiimiiiimiiiiiiiii iiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiitiiiiiiniiiiiiiiinmiiiuiiiiii 1 0 0 □ |[==l|fg[SlD THE Violume Published by the Students of the Senior Class 1925 Fairfield High School hairfield, Alabama iiitiiiiiMiiuiiuitna □]|r=3|fa!fE=3lfe I 0 I uye 0 0 I □ iSSiH 0 0 0 ilfa 0 0 I niaEre jmmmmammmmmmmimmmmmmimmmmmtmtmmn Foreword -Is tee submit this our second volume of “TU Fantam to the friends and students of Fairfield High School, it is our sincere desire that it reflect the events and happy experiences of our school even more accurately and effectively than our first volume did. and that it may also remain as a constant inspiration and model for th -volumes that are to foliate. Dedication What a wonderful him in this world of ours To have a friend tike you II 'ho knows, and cares, and understands. . hid who is always tender and true. The careless one may pass us by. Heeding not the tear nor the sigh. Our lives are bound with a blessed tie To a friend who is just like you. oirai: Contents □ Faculty Staff Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Clubs Athletics Humor Ads S' ; £ $ ■ B. B. Bakkr. Superintendent Faculty Group HR. L.RQ1LL nECVi DRAWINC- MISS R HOLT ENGLISH MISS C.CAmOM fin HATH. MR. W.ei STUCKEY PRINCIPAL MISS M.BRANDON .LANGUAGE fl) MR.T.W.CLEMEMTS C( 3CIENC]: MISS MARIS The StaJJ CARRIE MAE Ald.EROY BERTHA LMGREX SARA COLE EDGAR PALM ELLWOOD SADLER BEX LIVELY JO WEIR ARTHUR LEE BARRETT MILDRED C LDWELL EMILY BLAKEY .... GERTRUDE DeARMAX ..........Editor-in-Chief ...( 0-Editors .... Easiness Manager .. Issistant Easiness Manager . Ids Manager ...Art Editor Sport Editor ...... Chili Editor ....... Humor Editor Photo Editor CiO JIER Apr?, co CARRIE n MCLEROY EOtTOP-irv CHIEF BAMTAM STAFF EDGAR PALM BUS. MGR SARA COLE CO' EDITOR ELL WOOD SADLER asti eos new GERTRUDE OEARMOMD WILDRED CALDWEU a PHOTO EO. CLOTS ED ARTHUR BARRETT 9PORTS CD bertha almgreh co-eohor EMILY BLAKELY HUMOR CD. BEN LIVELY AVV MftP The Bantam Senior Class Poem There stands on tin- Border Of our city and the sky. Our beloved Home ot Knowledge, Dear old Fairfield High. But the time has come for parting Front things wr loved so dear. But in years long after May memory keep them near. 'Tis sad this that of graduation It makes one sao . it makes one gay. But we realize that later Dawns a new and brighter day. Through the years we’ve studied— We've laughed and had our fun; Vve struggled for victories; Now wc count the querdou won. On the held, gridiron and court We’ve fought and we’ve been Itold, nd we will tight—yea always For our Purple and our Gold . Classmates, as wc struggle onward Down the restless sea of time. May we never get discouraged. But remember the goal for which we climb Always high above us— Shines the star that points to Right. Follow this in all your undertakings Ann ’twill lead you onto height. For in the years that are to come, Beared between the border and the sky. Stands that which helped to make you — Dear old FairticW High. Fon tteen ■ The Bantam Edgar Palm... George Keid Sara Gnu- Jo W IKK......... Senior Class Officers Motto—Qui eriimis. nunc limns. Colors—Rose and Grten. I'lowers—Roses. President icc-Presidcnt Treasurer Secretary SulitH The Bantam Bkhtiia i..m«.hkn BuffaT Snead Seminary. 21 -'22: Secretary of Philo inathcan literary Society, 21-72; Athletic s-sociaiiott. 21-22: Monte Economics Chib, 21-'22; Dramatic Club. ’21-’22: “Mr. Bob: Junior Class Minstrel. ’21-'22: Fairfield High. 7.1-75; Girls Glee Club 73-74; Athletic Association, 73 75; “Pioneer's Papoose.” 74: “The Man Maters.” '24; Secretary and Treasurer Promethean Literary Society. 74; Co-Editor of Bantam. 75. Motto- Being brilliant need not prevent my being a flapper. Ambition—To make modern flappers out of all old maids. Hobby- Swimming and translating French. Charles Atkins “ Buttercup Fairfield High. 71-75; Vthlctic ssuciatiori. '22-75; gctheridan Literary Society. 72-73; Secretary Radio Club, 74-75. Motto— lie happy while you’re young. Ambition—To lie a shirk. Hobby- Saying. “Aw Shucks.” Arthi-r Lek Barrett ”Puday” Athletic s«ciation, 73-75; Baseball. 74; F. Club. 74-75: Agitheridan Literary Society. 22 23; “The Man Maters.” 24; Secretary of History C lub. 24; .Sport Editor of Bantam, 25 Motto— Don’t think. It might disturb vour mind. Ambition-—To be a M. 1). (Mule Driver). Hobby—Teasing Miss Brandon. Emily Blakey “Boy Play, 71; Psiphalain Literary Society. 22. C.lee Club, 22-23; J. V. (i. Club. 24-25; thlctic Association, 23-25; Joke Editor of Bantam. 25; Answered a question in Physics January 14. 1925. Motto- A little kidding doesn’t hurt anyone. Ambition—To travel, even though 1 do hobo my wav. Hobby—Teasing Coach alxtui his curls. Seventeen The Bantam Mildred Caldwell Pretty Gadsden High School. '21: Fairfield High. ‘22-25: Ageiheridan Literary Society. 22-'23; Athletic Association, 23-'2 5; The Man Haters. 24; Promethean Literary Society, '24-’25: Orchestra. '24-75: Glee Club, '23-'24; The Red Head Club, ’24-'25; The Pioneers Papoose. ‘24; Club Kditnr of Bantam; Class Historian. Sara Cole Toots Kitslcy High. ’21-’22: Thalian Literar Society. '21’22; Fairfield High, ’23- 25; President gvthcridan Literary Sociity. '22‘23: Chaplain of Xgct'icridan Literary Society. 23; Secretary Junior Class. ’23- 24; President Glee Cltih, 75 24: The Man Haters, 24: The Pioneers Papoose. '24; Chaplain of Promethean Literary Society. 24: Co-Kditor of Bantam, '25: Treasurer Senior Class. ‘25. Motto—Men may come, and men may go. hut my tongue goes on forever. .hitbiiioti—To get married 11obfry—Chasing around. Gertrl’Ijr DeAr.mAN' Gertie Treble Clef Club, '21 '22; tliletic Association. '21 ‘25; gctheridai Literary SoN icty. '22-'23; The Man Haters, '24; President Promethean Literary Society. '24-'25: Phonier a ph Lditor of Bantam. '25; Last Will and Testament of Senior Class, '25. .1 olio—Perseverance wins. .• nibition—In all things to lie heard above others. Hobby—Talking aliotti ’’Brandon. Bessii Mae Freeman Micky Sheffield High, '21-'24; Alathian Literary Society. '21-'22; Alpha Kapla Literary Society. '22 '23: Athletic Association, ’24; Scrub Society, '22-'23. Fairfield lliah. '25. Motto All things come 11 those who wait, so why should I hurry .hit hi lion—To work a Physics problem. 11 obh y—To lie exact bietilfcn The Bantam Grace Elizabeth Hall “ ficth Blount County High, 71-73; Class President. ' 2-23; Fairfield High. 73-75; (ilce Club. 23’25; Vice-President j. I G. Club. 74 75; Dramatic Club. 74-75; The (Sold Bug. ’22: Dust of the Kart’i. ’23: The Pioneer Papoose, 74. Motto—Tu ! «• seen as the foot lights show tiie. Ambition—To go on the stage. flabby—Expressin myscl i. Delia Hawkins 41 Dec Ensley. 71: St. Clair County High, 72; Fairfield High, 72-75; Agctheridan Literary Society. 72-73: thleti. A 50ciatt vi, 73 75; J. lT. Club. 74-75; Glee Chib. 74-75. Motto—Work to get out of work. .1 mbit ion—To he one of ’Mamas best. Hobby—Fixing her curls. Urnv Lively •Tby Agethcridan Literar Society. 73-74: Treasurer Athletic Association, 73-75: “The Man Halers. 74: Promethean Literary Society, 74-75. fott Never let work interfere with a good time. Ambition—To have time for study atm date-. Hobby—Falling in love. EpcAR Palm Snake President Senior Class. 74-75; President History Club, 74-75; Secretary and Treasurer Glee Club. 24-75; Athletic Association, 73-75; Business Manager of Hautam. Motto—Don’t break too many girl’s heart' Ambition—To Ik something big in life. Hobfty—Flattering the girls. Ora Phillips Winston County High. 71-74; Philomatluc Literary Society, 71-74; Fairfield High. 74 75; Promethean Literary Society, 75. SitOtfn The Bantam Carrie Mae McLerov Calhoun County High, 21 '23; Lanier Literary Society. ‘21-’23; President of Sophomore Class. '22 23; thlctie ssociation, '23 25: Fairfield High, 23-'25: Minnehaha Literary Society. 24-’25: Editor-in-Chiet of Bantam, 25. Motto—Laugh ami the world laughs with you. .Ambition—To break someone’s heart—not mentioning anyone's name. Hobby—Laughing. Geurue Reid -Sheik Moth — Work hard f« r the one you want. Ambition—To have a Hoick, a bungalow, and the girl. Hobby—Planning his future. Eli.wooii Sam.er Shorty” gcthoridan Literary Satiety, 22 23; Athletic Association. 23 25: Debating Club, 24-‘25: Chapel Committee. '24- 25: King Commit tec, 24 25: Circulation Manager of Bantam; Assistant Business Manager of Bantam. Motto—Do others before they do you. I mb it ion—To grow taller. Hobby—Dancing. Fax Nik Lot Simmons Duett” Dothan High. 21- 22; Geneva High, 22; Montreal Society play. '22: Old Maids Convention. 22. Glee Club: Fairfield High, 23- 25; Glee Club. '23-‘24; Promethean Literary Society. '24- 25; The Pioneer Papoose, 24; th-letic Association. 23 25. Motto—lt s better to wait for a good thing anu get it than never get it at all. A mJbition—To make Shiek” proud of me. obby—Thinking. Jo WlER Agetberidau Literary Society. 22- 23; Athletic ssociation, '23-'25; President of Junior Class, '23- 24. “The Man Haters. 24: rt Editor of Bantam. '25: Secretary of Senior Class. Motto—Always In- prompt. .Ambition—To break someone’s heart. Hobby— Drawing. Twenty The Bantam Class History Four years ago Fairfield High School came into existence. It was a great feeling to all f us who graduated from Grammar School to know that we would he the first to enter the Fairfield High School, ttcforc this time, all High School pupils had been going to Ensley High, or elsewhere, but now we had begun a high school of our own! There were only a few pupils to begin with, but they con tinned to join us. W e assembled at the Fairfield Methodist Church in September, 1921. We felt very dignified as we walked up the church steps and saw the teachers standing in a row. with their hands behind them, looking at ns. and wondering what kind of pupils we would l e. We heard a great lecture that day about our High School life, given by our Superintendent. Mr. Graves. Afterwards we met at the temporary building which is now the Gate l.odge School. It was there that we began our great High School career. The building was not a fine one. but we enjoyed our school days there just the same. During the first year there were no athletics of any kind, no clubs, nor any organizations. During the Sophomore year we felt more important because we knew there would be some green Freshmen coining into High School, and that these pupils would know less than we. We organized this year two Literary Societies, which every one enjoyed being a member of. It was during this year. too. that Mr. Stuckev came t � be our Principal. He began at once to organize Athletics. A football team ami a baseball team were organized. It was also during this year that we were fortunate in getting as a coach for Athletics. Mr. T. W. C lements of the University of Alabama. He has been a great success here in making Athletics an essential part of our High School work. It was a great day to us when the new High School was completed. We entered our new building in 1922. It was in this year that we were given a teacher for training hoys in Mechanical Drawing and in Woodwork. W e were also given a teacher for Home Economics. During the latter part of our Junior year we were feeling our importance to know that we would son he Seniors and were realizing how fast Fairfield High was growing. We had a Supervisor of Music this year. She took a great interest in us. Glee Clubs were organized, both for the boys and for the girls. The orchestra also became an important feature of our high school. Our last year at Fairfield High School, we are glad to see. has been a great year for us. Fairfield High has made a record in Athletic.- this year that everyone is proud of. During the last four years the enrollment has increased from seventy-five to about) one hundred and seventy. ow as we are about to receive our diplomas, from Fairfield High, we wish the following classes the greatest success throughout the coming y ears, and that each member of the Senior Class may soon reach his goal in life, and be a great success. Mlt.DKEn Caluwbli.. Class Historian. ’25. Tuctiiyonr The Bantam Last Will and Testament We tlur most highly educated, incomparable, and relined Senior ('lass of Fairfield High School, knowing that our darning career at Fairfield High is approaching its zenith, do hereby will and bequeath our most cherished possessions to those we leave behind. To our Superintendent, Mr. B. B. Baker, and to our Principal. Mr. W. I. Stuckey, we will and bequeath our good will and hearty disposition to be used to bring joy and. happiness, and success to the holders thereof. We also wish to leave with them our great ttil thanks for helping us to long years of toil. We leave to our beloved teachers the promise of less trouble in their future years of teaching. I. Bertha Mmgren, bequeath to Harriet McIntosh the remains of my old compacts, li]‘sticks, and anything else pertaining to beauty. I. Charles Atkins, bequeath unto B. C. mv last jar of stay comb. I. rthur Le. Barrett, bequeath unto Willie Dees my art of keeping still. 1. George Reid, bequeath unto Wilma Sims my alibis for being tardy. I. Delia Hawkins, bequeath unto Josephine Williamson my spit curl, with a piece of soap for good measure. I. Emily Blakey. bcqu.ath unt ) Elizabeth Foster my short hair cut provided she keeps it trimmed. I. Mildred Caldwell, bequeath unto Coleman Cooper my knowledge of music. 1. Ruby Lively, bequeath my permanent wave unto gnes Martin. 1. Ell wood Sadler, bequeath unto Big Daddy Sessions all my short pants. I. Sara Cole, bequeath to Lucile King all my old pencil stubs. 1, Gertrude DeArman, bequeath unto Mary Carter all my old French books with all hard phrases translated. 1. Carrie Ma • McLeroy, bequeath unto Edith Israel all my old expression books, provided they arc studied day and night. I, Edgar Palm, bequeath unto W illiam Mc.Murry my term of good behavior. I. Bessie May Freeman, bequeath unto Mr Stuckey all my old report cards. 1. Fannie Lou Simmons, h.queath unto Earl Daniels my ability in history. I. Jo Weir, bequeath unto Mutt Caldwell a Solid (Jeom.try Book with all hard pages torn out. I. Grace Hall, bequeath unto Louise Jacobs my sad conflict in Chemistry and History. I. Ora Philips, bequeath unto Henry l abonle my ability in English. We Lave unto the entire student body our sympathy, our gentle manners, our school spirit, our good will and last, but not least, all our worn out excuses. Written, witnessed, and signed in the year of our luml. 1925, during the second reign of B. K. Baker. WITNESSES: Mr. O. C. Quit, Mr. R. E. Sign. Mr. Seymour Less. ( jERTKUDE Df.A km a x. Twent -ttvo The Bantam Class Prophesy Tlu world is a beautiful place in which to live. It is especially lx autiful when we have worked hard and feel that we have accomplished a beautiful task. nd so it is with me today. We have been wrote tag unusually hard, on a play for weeks. It docs not seem like a lack of interest in the actors, hut in the interpretation of these particular characters is hard. It is hard work directing plays, and though I enjoy it so tremendously. I always feel relieved and very happy when the hardest directing is over, and all the charact rs interpreted: and it seems that 1 can never repress a little thrill at looking upon a program which rends: “Directed by Grace Hall. It is my life work, and I love it almost as life ils.-li. I would like to live it even in my dreams, hut ah yes. to the theater I must go. In the theater anywhere, any time, there is a hush of expectancy as the first sc tie flashes across the screen. So it is now: Two horses meet in the distance, coming from opposite direction, th? girl on one. the man on the other. Is there something familiar about the profile of the riders? Xo, merely imagination, hut am I mistaken. They seem to think they know each other. The horses stop, exchange greetings, and the man dismounts and helps the girl down. Yes. I am sure 1 have seen her somewhere, hut where and when? The horses wander off leaving them alone. He looks at her with tender expression in his brown eyes, and she looks back. “Fannie Lou—You! Ah yes, Fannie Lou- I know now. A scene of long ago flashes across my memory. Fannie Lou Simmons and George Reid were so fond of each other in “the olden days. We were High School Seniors then. It was once thought that after school—but no—they had quarrelled. It had all started when they had made “C” in conduct. Mr. Stuckey reproved them for talking so much in school, and after that they had gradually drifted apart. I can’t recall just now why they had, hut from their meeting just now. it is evident that they have not seen each other for a long time. It also s. ems that they are not at all slow in resuming their old friendship. George has just finished describing his beautiful ranch in the West where he spends most of his time as he is now President of the Metropolitan Engineering Co., and is a most noteworthy person. “Now tell me all about yourself. Fannie Lou. he begged. “Well, after leaving college. I inherited a small fortune which 1 invested in a Millinery Shop on Fifth Avenue. Xew York. Then I t ok Bertha Ahngren and went to Paris, where we made selections and established credit with many Parisien shops. And I left Bertha as head of the purchasing department of the Elite Smart Shop. Bertha is home though now on a vacation, and we are spending the winter in Miami. “But. Fannie Lou, I am going home in a few days, and I have such a splendid ranch. Why not get up a party and go there? “All right. I ant sure Bertha will enjoy going, hut whom else shall we take? The social butterflies whom we call friends aren’t worth taking. “Xo. but guess whom I ran into yesterday? “Oh. who. some one we know?” “Edgar Palm, who is President of The French Xational Bank in Paris. Then there is El I wood Sadler, who is Vice-President of my company. He is in our San Francisco office now; so lets take these friends « f ours and bring back the happy days of yore.” 7wf ty-thret The Bantam “Oh George! Our horses are gone! W hat shall we do? “Looks as though we are going to walk awhile.’’ And so the did. resting now and then in a grove of palms or l a still pond of water until they saw ahead a delightful little cottage, huilt just for two. George rang the hell and an attractive brunette came to the door, with hands just out f the dough. Whv Gertrude DeArnian!” Fannie Lou gasped. “What are you doing here.” Then every one was talking at once, and Gertrude filially told them she and “Brandon were just spending the winter here, and were having such a delight ml time; and insisted that Fannie Lou and George remain for dinner and tell all alxmt themselves. W hich they did. “Why Gertrude, we’re so lucky to run upon you. George is taking a party to Brentwood, his ranch, you know, and you will come with us. “That will be fine,” said Gertrude, “but Brandon has to run back to bis business. It was all arranged, and George called Edgar, and wired Ellwood to meet them at Brentwood, while Fannie Lou called Bertha to come to Gertrude’s cottage immediately. Then George left Fannie Lou and Gertrude talking about old school days. “Oh wouldn’t it he tun if we could get all our old schoolmates together. “It certainly would, lmt 1 doubt if we could. Do you know anything about any of them? Y’hat about Rubv? “W ell, tin last time I heard from Ruby, she was cruising around the Mediterranean on her honeymoon. “Why Gertrude, surely Ruby hasn’t given up her brilliant career as advertising consultant to marry? “No, 1 think she intends to work right on. hut she is very happily married. Ah, there is the bell! It must i e Bertha. “Now who do you suppose walked into our hotel this morning with the air of a grand duchess. Oh no. your guesses are all wrong. It was Mildred Caldwell. who is now becoming as famous as Paderewski. And you never saw such rubbernecks, as she entered. But wait you haven’t heard all yet—she was accompanied by Miss Sara Cole, whose voice is steadily winning her great fame. Now get ready for a shock, Joe Wier is coming tomorrow for a rest. The following scene is at George’s ranch. “Brentwood. in Colorado: They all sit lost in reverie until some one sees horses approaching. Lo. who should appear but Delia Hawkins and Emily Blakey. ‘Won see, I knew that Delia and Emily were out here and kept them as a surprise,” confessed Fannie Lou. “and I still have one more surprise. and Charlie Atkins came smiling in upon them. Charlie offered the information that he had seen Bessie May Freeman as a newspaper reporter in Florida. He also said that Arthur Lee was making a fortune in South America and. by the way, he added, “I saw Ruin Lively the oilier day. on her way from Europe and she was bringing with her her husband and Ora Phillips, who has been studying Art in Paris. “Does anyone know what has become of Carrie May McLeroy?” “Don’t tell us that you haven’t heard alxmt her famous European tour? The next scene is on Arthur Lee’s yacht. Here we find the whole gang present enjoying a cruise on the Pacific which Arthur Lee had suggested. A trip to the East had been planned for the next two months. The curtains fell with the happy family on the deep blue waters of the Pacific. Grace Mali.. Class Prophet.’25. T trcnty-ftfUr The Bantam Hods Hoo Girls Prettiest .... Most Popular. Most Talented Most si title tic Most I'p-tO’lhitc.... Most Studious Most Sedate. . Wittiest ......... I deepest in Lore Best Dancer......... ('ittest Joiliest Junior........ Silliest So pi to more Greenest Freshman. - Virginia Lindsley Ruby Lively M ii.ukkd Caldwell I Ielex McLaughlin Louise Brown [o Weir Harriet McIntosh Carrie Mae McLeroy Emily Blakley Fannih I.ot Sim moms .........Gertrude Df.Arman .... Fannie Lou Simmons ...............Lucile King ................Edith Fisk ............. Ruth Gulley Hoo s Hoo Boys Most Handsome.. . Most Popular. ..... Most Talented...... Most Athletic...... AI ost Ch eerful .........-............—......-..... Done Most for School.............. ............. Most Bashful ........... Public Spirited.... Most Studious.................... —......... — Most Conceited. Most Sedate Best Dancer..................................... Wittiest infest Deepest in Lore........................... Most Dignified Senior .......................... J oiliest Junior..........—..................... Silliest Sophomore.............................. Greenest Freshman............................... ....... Hen Lively ..........Ben Lively ....... Fred Barnes ......... Ben Lively ..B. C. Daxdridge .........Edgar Palm ........Joe Saunders ......... Ben Lively .....Charlie Atkins .......Bernard Holm ...... ..Edgar Palm .....Ellwood Sadler Rudolph V an den hero .........Edward Pitts ....... George Reid ....... George Reid ...........Jim Hardy .........Alton Daniels ........... Tom Dow 7 aetny.fi:- The Bantam Semester VII ! • E n Lively Berk arm Holm..... Virginia Lindsey Brandon. John 1 Iolm. Bernard Lindsey. Virginia Lively. Ben ROLL Sims. Wilma SOUTHAIX. kODEKIC A NOE N IIER(K UDOLPH Willi a m son . Joseph i n e Motto—We can. because we think we can. T lowers—l 'alifornia I oppy. Colors—Orange and White President I 'icc-PresidcHt and Treasurer MX The Bantam Can You Imagine Bertha Almgrcn without rouge. Charlie Atkins with a girl. Arthur Lee Barrett begging a pardon when stepping on toes. Emily Rlakey not giggling. Mildred without a curl. Sara Cede not combing her hair in English class. Gertrude DeArman not saying Brandon. ’ Bessie Mav Freeman with bobbed hair. Grace Hall not living dignified. Delia Hawkins working a Physics problem. Ruby Lively not having llccbee Jeebies when tickled. Carrie May McLeroy walking home without Jimmie. Edgar Palm answering a question without now cr. George not being one minute late. Fannie Ijoii without her ruby.” Ell wood Sadler not being a “Jelly. Mr. Stuckey letting the students out early to go to a game. Jim Hardy not grabbing candy. Mrs. Pratt getting excited. Miss Holt without her scarf. John Stttdinka with a clean face. Coleman Cooper being a sheik. Mr. Baker without an announcement to make in chapel. (iiles Duncan failing to ring the tardy bell when Elizabeth Jones is on the top step. Ben Lively not forever asking. What period is this? ilma Sims without her red hose.” Elizabeth Jones missing her mouth. Josic” Williamson not saying W hat. I didn’t catch that. Miss Maddox not saying, Girls, who left these dirty dishes? B. C. not teasing Hazel. Mr. Dill without his “Harold Llovd specs. Mr. Clements not talking to Miss Cannon at lunch. Mrs. I„ee not serving soup. Roy Sellers with a pompadour. TueUt weight The Bantam Louise Brown . W'lLI.IAM I iokXE. Fred Barnes Semester VI OFFICERS .............President .........I 'ice-P reside lit Secretary and Treasurer VE!S, HaMI'TON Barnes. Fred Brown, Louise Cole, Evelyn Daniels. Earl Drummond. I Iazel Dandbidoe. B C. Duncan, i ii.es Fa N't. Edna Green. Gladys Hardy. James Hayes. Willie Lee Horne. ili.iam R eyNoli ROLL 11 art man. Margaret Hood. Ray Jones. Elisabeth King. Luch.e Leo. Minnie Lindsey. Wilburne McLendon. Burns Mounter, Lois Sanders. Joe Sellers, Roy Studinka. John HITSON, W'lLI.IAM W oodall. Leon is. Sarah Mae Motto—Excelsior. Flowers—Carnal i n. Thirty The Bantam Semester V James Lee Saraii Mae Reynolds. Edward Svx OFFICERS .................................... President ............................... rice-President ................Secretary and Treasurer Alverson, La dell Anderson. Raymond Bailey, Georoe Bruner, Frances Johnson. Gladys Svx. Edward ROLL Lewis, Earl Lee. Hazel Lee. James Reynolds. Sarah Mae Sawyer. Virginia Colors—Purple and White •'lowers—Violets. Thirty two The Bantam Echoes From Staff “Order please.” “I’d like to sling in a few words.” “Can 1 help you ?” “Well, how are you coming?” Just fine.” “We want to get to work. “Say, are we going to give a play?” “We need money first. “How 1 H itt some snapshots?” “Be sure to get everything ready. Mr. Stucky ought to let us have a play. “Hey, kid. shut the door. We don’t wanna freeze. “Be sure to bring your $1.50 tomorrow.” “I already have some work ready.” “Fine. Lt’s adjourn.” “How ’bout it?” “C’mon. let’s go.” QUESTION’S THAT COME BEFORE THE SCHOOL Why does Coach always say “Elsie when talking in his sleep? Why is John Studinka such a pest? Why does Ben Lively always start an argument in English class when he doesn’t know his lesson ? Why is Roy Sellers so stingy' that he looks over his specs to save the lens? Why does George Reid always happen to he where Fannie Lou is? If Edgar got so excited that he said voice for verse, just what would he say for yell? W hy does Mr. Dill hang around the apartments so much? Just why are so many of us so dumb? Thirty-font The Bantam Semester IV OFFICERS Louise Jacobs................................. ....... President John HOTCHKISS Vic--President Oscar Ouinelly. ... Secretary and Treasurer Brooks. Thomas Brown, Kuna P.riner. Frank Caldwell. Myrtle artkr, Mary Colidis. Jim Daniel. Alton Dees.' Willie Kant. Kith Freeman, Robert Gaines, Nellie Gilbert, Kermit 1 Iallum, John A. Hosey. Katherine Hogldnd. Clarence Wright. ROLL 1 foTCHkiss. John Jacobs, Louise Israel. Edith Lanf.y, Mabel Lewis. Charlotte Martin. Mary Ruth McIntosh. Harriet McLaughlin. Helen McMurry, William Palmer. Bartley Phillips, John Pitts. Edward Posey, Marie Ouinelly. Oscar Willard. Elizabeth Delia Francis Motto—Yenimus. Vidimus. Yicinuini. Flowers—Red, red rose. Colors—Crimson and W hite. T hirts-tix The Bantam Semester III OFFICERS Myrtle Johnson.............................................. President EiAKoi.ii iiv i . Tier-1'Iesulenl Eugene Graham.................................. Secretary and Treasurer ROLL Brock, Mi unco Brown. Elsie Campbell. Thomas Carter. Clyde Cooper. Coleman Cooper. Kenneth Cookson. Mary Cos per. Eugenie Grain, Mai old Graham, Eugene Graham. Walter Johnson. Myrtle Johnston, Sara Roberts, Clara Sellers, John Vietch. Myrtle Motto—Strive and succeed. Colors—Black and old. P lower—Rose. Thirty-tigiit The Bantam Coach (pulling a hair from Mr. Dill’s tie) : Where did you go last night? Mr. Dill: I knew you wore my tie. Mrs. Pratt: B. C. !o you know what it means to burn someone in effigy.' B. C.: Ycs’m that means to scorch him. Ccach: What is artificial respiration? John Walker: That’s a cloud hurst. Miss Holt (trying to get Rudolph to put more expression in the part he was playing in Macbeth): Oh. My breast! Mv hope ends here! Rudolph say that as though you meant it. Rudolph: Pshaw! If I felt that way about it I’d jump in the lake. Mr. Clements (teaching physic): Everybody in the Universe attracts every other liodv. Roy Sellers: That isn’t true. Mr. Cl nients: Why so? Roy: Because I don’t attract any one. The history class was discussing a leading man in the Labor Organization. Ed. Palm: lie’s down in Mexico now. isn’t be? Rudolph V.: Xo he’s down farther than that; lie’s dead. The Biology Class: The class will now name some of the lower species of animals, starting with: 1. John Filpot 2. John Studenkia 3. John Allan I lallum 4. Elizabeth Foster. Mr. Stuckey: Were you smoking? Hickey B.: Er—Xo er I mean er yes. Mr. Stuckey: Well, give me a cigarette. Coach (discussing an infield play): W hat is the basis of that play •' Silly Soph: Three basis, of course. tony The Bantam Semester II OFFICERS John Walker ....... R i'ssei. SBSSK ’N 9 JESSE Harms ................President ........ I iec-President Secretary and Treasurer Barnes. Jesse Bjurman. Rosa Blom elbv . Elizabeti i Carrall. Harold Harless. Sabah Heixton. Frank Jackson. Lorene Kimbrough, Robert La Horde. Henry . I eC'a i i o x. William McEvers. William McRae. Frances • IACERTXEY. VUDREY ROLL Morgan. Frances Papke. Prank Palmer. Richard Piiilpot, William Roach. Herman Sessions, Russel W alker. John Williamson. William Woodall, Lillian Wrigiit. W. E. Wynne, Carolyn Yenxi, Janice Venni. Julia Motto—Duty done is victory won. Color—Yellow and White. Plaice rs—Sweet Peas. Forty-two The Bantam Semester I OFFICERS Louise Sims................... GbOSGE Bruner .... Ji ssn Ruth Brows — President I 'ice-President Secretory and Treasurer Alvkrsox, Frank Brown. Jessie Ruth Bruner, Geokce Clark. Kenneth Dow. Tom Frost, Daisy Gulley. Ruth ROLL Law, Houston McDonald. Mai.com Ransom, Much SctlAFFXER. JESSIE SCIIAFKXER. THOM AS Sims, Louise Thompson. Macie Motto—Green But Growing. Colors—Red and White. flower—White Rose Forty-four The Bantam Questions Why is Lucille King? Why is Ben Lively? Why is Erl ward Syx? Wily is Walter Stucky? Why is Ell wood a Sadler? Why i Edgar Palm? W hy is Mr. Dill not a pickle? W hy is Bill not a Vhite(e )son ? Why does Marie Pose? Why is Sara John’son? Why is B. B. a Baker? Why is Gladys Green? Why is Sara Coal ? (Cole) Why is Robert a Freeman? What makes Edna Brown? W hat does George Reid? What gave Jimmie Collidis? Where is I'red's Barn? Where is Bill’s Horn? Forty-six The Bantam Girls Glee Club I he girls Glee Club has done great work this year. The membership lias increased to a great number. Each member seems interested and tries to do all they can for tin- girls glee club. 1 hey have performed in school and every one enjoys hearing them. Miss Maris takes a great interest in this work and with the co-operation of the two clubs she has done excellent work for the school. Lots Mounter Lucii.e Kixr. OFFICERS ................President Secretory and Treasurer Forty-right Si The Bantam Boys Glee Club Among the number of boys in the High School a good number are in the Glee Club. There are some good voices in the organization and we have lieen fortunate in having them at school and we know they have the ability to do the work and enjoying hearing them. Miss Maris has done great work with the Boys Glee Club. OFFICERS Blast Lively ................................................ President Fred Barnes.................................... Secretary and Treasurer Forty-Mine The Bantam Promethean Literary Society Although this club is not so large they arc planning a good time and enjoy being together. They have planned great things for the future and hope the coming meml er will carry out their plans. The study great workers of the world, and have had a good aim for the club. The supervisor. Miss Brandon, has been a great help to the girls and seems to enjoy meeting with them. OFFICERS Gertrude DeArman. —■ —• President Sara Cole........................................... I icc-Preside tit Bertha Almgren............................. - Secretary and Treasurer hif'S The Bantam History Club The History Club has done great god for its members as the more interesting details of history are discussed. The success of this club is due to the careful supervision of Mrs. Pratt. Edgar Palm .... . RUDOI. I H V A XDE N BER ... Wilburn Lindsey.... OFFICERS ............................... President ...................... Vice-President .................. Secretary and Treasurer Fifty-one The Bantam Minnie Ha Ha Don’t think for a minute that the Minnie lla Ha Club is one of a frivolous nature. It has had, since its organization, the most serious aspirations t � literary work. The whole school, too, has seen the results of its good work, as well as of its many “Ha Ha’s.” OFFICERS l.r«nn K i President Carrie Mae McLeroy...................................... Vice-President Sara Maf. Reynolds .......................... Secretary and Treasurer Fifty -tuo The Bantam Forensic Club Much interest has been aroused among the boys of the Forensic Club; they have held interesting debates among themselves and with other clubs. Always proving successful. After this year’s experience we prophesy more debating in coming years. OFFICERS lir.x Lively President Ki wak! Syx Fict-Prtsident James Lee.... Secretary J. E. Sadler. Treasurer !:iftythree The Bantam ]. U. G. Club One of the largest and most interesting clubs of Fairfield High School is the 1. L . (1. Although we d � not know what the J. U. G. stands for we know it means something good. They are doing good work and keep a great interest among the girls. This is a very talented club of girls and has been a great help to the school. OFFICERS I Iei.f.x McLauc.iiun........................................ President Grace Hali............................................ Vice-President Edna Brown.............................-......................Secretary Marie Posen Treasurer Fifty four The Bantam Radio Club You have read many stories about “Radio Fans.” but I doubt if you have ever seen a more interesting “bunch” than the members of this Club. The Club was organized for those students who were most interested in the making of radio sets and in the contributions of the radio to the interested American public. OFFICERS Joe Sanders fyfpdent Charles Atkins.. ........................... Secretary mid Treasurer i Fifty-fat The Bantam The Dramatic Club '1'lie Dramatic Club is composed of members of the expression department and other students interested along this line of work. It is tin chief aim of this Club to develop the oratorical ability of each of its members. It is believed that the excellence of an organization can be readily measured by its works. This club meets once every two weeks and renders an interesting program for the benefit of its own members, from time to time it furnished entertainment for the chapel period and publicly presented the play. “Tile Heiress Hunters.” The work of this club shows the spirit and co-operation of each of its members and tile hard work and attention on details in training which are essential in making a good Dramatic Club. It is readily seen that the brief work of the club has marked a real advance in the schol life of each of its menil ers. A great and more efficient work is expected from the club next year and so following. OFFICERS Jamks 14® President Sara Mae Reynolds. .................. ............. Secretary and Treasurer Carrie Mae McLeroy ................................... Costume Manager Berta Almcrbm.......................................... Property Manager Hex Lively —........................................... Publicity Manager l-ifly-sir The Bantam Science Club This Club was organized for the purpose « f stimulating broader interest in the field of Science. Fairfield High is expecting some really great discoveries trom some of the proteges’ of this Club. F iity-itten The Bantam Orchestra The Orchestra of Fairfield High School has grown a great deal in many respects this year. The number of instruments and the ability to learn has increased very much. The Orchestra has played at the P. T. A. several times and also in Chapel. They arc progressing fine and we hope in the future it will become a great thing in Fairfield High School. OFFICERS J,,K President James Lick ....................................Secretary and Treasurer Fifty-eight The Bantam School of Expression Present in Graduate Recital. Bertha Almgrem. Grace Hall ami Carrie Mac McLeroy, Friday evening. May thirty-first, nineteen hundred and twenty-five. PROGRAM Part I Merchant of Venice (Act 1 Scene S) ........................ Shakespeare Carrie May McLeroy Stronghcart .................. ............ ..... Bertha Almgrem Love of Long Ago and Note........................... Grace Hall Dc Mi lie Burton Humoresque........... Christmas Star Lily of France........ Carrie Mae McLeroy Bertha Almgrem Fannie Hurst The House Sobody In It Seep Smiling Grace Hall Part II ' Bertha Almgrem Jayic Kilmer ..Workman Carrie Mac McLeroy Mid Summer Sights Dream (Act 1 Scene 2) Shakespeare Grace Hall Main Street.............................................. Joyce Kilmer C arrie Mae McLeroy Comfort ............................................... Robert Service Grace Hall The Little Old Log School House..................................... Cox Bertha Almgrem Fifty-nine The Bantam Thomas W. Clements-—Coach Mr. Clements came to ['airfield in September, 1923, from Shreveport, I-a., where he was assistant coach. He lias been our coach for three years, and a good one. T. V. Clements came to 1'airlicid almost a stranger, but in his three years here became acquainted with every one—man, woman and child. Coach is a man one can not help liking. He knows how to work and how to play. His training in the University of Alabama, where he received his B. S. Degree, has made him especially able to play Football. Best of all la can teach hoys to play Football. These boys whom lie has taught are working hard to have the Ik st Football team in the South. Sixty.three The Bantam F” Club Thomas V. Cleiilvts. Loath Au-atiox. Isuell Avars, Hampton BaRXES, FlOED Barrett. Arthur I ff Brandon. Jobs Bailey. George Daxmidse, B. C. Duncan. Giles Dux . Ex .Ait Hardy, James Hicks. Richard Holm. Bernard Hosey, Howard Hunt . Rav Horne. William Lively, Bex JIcLacchux, Carl Nelson. Elrtdi) Phillips. Johx Keid. George Sessions. Russel Simmons. Wilfred VaxDERBEkt;, Rudolph Whitson. William Woodal. Herman Woodal. I-EON 1924 Football Record October 1 —Ka� rfidd, 6; Minor. 0: Minor. OcIoIxt 24—Fairfield. 19; Leeds. 0; at home. October 31—Fairfield, 0: JefiFco. 18; Boyles. November 7—Fairfield. fifOakman. 0; at home. November Id—Fairfield. 6; Parrish. 7; Parrish. November 21—Fairfield, 6; Hueytown. 6; Huevtown. Novemlier 27—Fairfield. 21; Quinton, 7; at home. Total—Fairfield, 95; Opponents, 44. Strly-foHt B. C. Danukionk. Riijltt End H. C. still hangs on to the end. and delights in tackling big men. John Phillips. Guard “Fatty was there with the “pound ana used them always for the advantage of the team. Thomas W. Clements. Cvach Win “cm fair, nr lose them with the old school spirit. James Lee. Guard Jimmie was there when a freshman was needed. Me always did his hest for F. H. S. Gilts Dim an, Maiuvjcr Neuty was ns good a manager as could Ik-had. he never missed a game and was always on the job. Sixty five Ray Hood. Left find Ray played his first year in Foul hall, ami displayed great strength in tackling. Ki ssel Sessions. Left Tackle Big Boy” just can’t tackle low, hut he gets 'em ’ just the same. Hampton .ViEks, Left Guard damp plated his part, he held three men to overyboafies one (and held out to the last). Leon Woodall (Captain | Center Woodall never failed to play hard, when winning or losing. Fred Barnes. Right Guard Fred was a new man. hut played well in every game. James Hardy. Right Tackle Jim played a strong defensive tackle, and when he hit Ym he hit etn hard. Sixtet-Jix William Horne, «� Back Hill played l all all season. He knew just how to pass a ball to the spot. He has been elected to lean the Eleven of 1925. Ren Lively. Quarter Hack ‘ Lively dcscrilws Ben perfectly. He played in every game ami was the fastest man on the team. Bernard Holm. Full Hack Tony still “pile drives for F. II. S. He was out of some games with a had leg hut came hack with his old vim against Huey town. William Whitson. Half Hack Whit was injured for a while hut when he was playing he made up tor lost time. John Brandon. Half Hack John didn't play in every game, although he was one of our best hacks. John Walker. Half Hack John took Tony’s place while he was hurt, and proved himself a good man. Sixty-teren The Bantam Girls’ Baseball Team The Girl’s Basketball Team was organized this year with bright prospects for a fruitful season. The girls expressed their interest in the team by coming out each afternoon to practice. Miss Maddox again took up the work of coaching the girls. We recall her success with last year's team. Miss Maddox was with the girls for only a short while as she resigned at the end of the first sem ester. Xot only was site missed by the team hut by the entire student hotly. With her resignation and the need of an indoor court the team soon disbanded. Sift rigfn IHE3E3H The Bantam sprint; and commencement events SENIOR PLAY—THE CHARM SCHOOL Monday, May 25th. PAGE AX T—Directed by Miss Hettie Moris April 24th. ATHLETIC FIELD DAY May 1st and 2nd. SCHOOL EXHIBIT May 8th and 9th. COMM KXCEM EXT SERM( X By Rev. W. H. Mansfield, Ensley. Ala.. Baptist Church of Fairfield. 8:00 o'clock. SEX I OR. PI j (Strongheart) Directed by Miss Ruth Holt RECITAL BY EXPRESSION DEPARTMEXT Directed by Miss Bettie Lee May COM MEXCEMEXT XIGHT Address by Dr. J. S. L.ambi rt. State Department of Education. Montgomery, Alabama. COUXTKY FAIR May 29th and 30th. Srvmty-txro Voi.. 1. I'Mkfiklii, Alabama. June No. 1 Noted Personages In Our City The new semester has brought mam changes into our High School. The whole student hotly was grieved to lose from the faculty Miss Cannon. Head of the Mathematics Department, and Miss Maddox, head of the Home Economics Department. The latter has become an efficient partner in the Maddox Sisters Tea Room in Birmingham. 'Hie former, as Mr. Baker jokingly stated in chapel, has gone into the uncertain business of matrimony. Some Tennessee Doctor is responsible for taking our Miss Cannon away. Although we are sorry to lose Miss Cannon and Miss Maddox, we have been very fortunate in securing other splendid teachers to take teir places. Miss Iris Council from High Point. North Carolina, now has charge of the Home Economics Department, and the girls are continuing the work which they began with Miss Maddox. Miss Council, a graduate of North Carolina College for Women, has brought to us splendid ideas, and we feel fortunate, indeed, to have her. Miss Carolyn I-angford of Bartlesville, Georgia, and a graduate of Chicago L'nivresity. has been elected head of the Mathematics Department. We feel that we indeed have a strong department. and are glad to have Miss Langford in our High School. Mr. Haynie from our own vicinity. Birmingham. At the beginning of a new semester we must have an extra teacher. This time the girls asked for an extra man. and Mr. Baker brought them Mr. I laynie. We arc glad he did. Mr. Haynie is a graduate of the Alabama Polytechnieal Institute. Auburn. Alabama, and we feel fortunate to have him in our High School. NOTICE! Group A of the Slang Regiment routed by Good English, under Better Speech Week. Casualties reported heavy. WEATHER REPORT June will he warm with occasional showers for our June brides, from the Senior Class and from our faculty. STAFF Siieesa Nurr.......Editor-in-chief Justas BaiAssistant E-iitor-in-C hief I.MA Phooi. Soci ty Editor Meddlesome Maddy ... City Editor I .err a Bunk. Ann.. ....Reporters Subs T. Tltf.. lgy Bray— Niton mans SUBSCRIPTION RATE ne Year—An epidemic. Two Years—A plague of The Laughing Disease. EDITORIAL l he win gum ez good exersice. Ef yore teecher tells yoo to throo yore gum out uv the window, tell her yure exersising yore jors. They cz too kinds uv exersice. One kine cz exersicin yore mine an the uther cz exersicin yore bodie. Play in is gran exercise for the bodie. work in ain't so good. Ef yOo work yoo r lible to strain a mussle. So ef vore mother asts voo to bring in the cole, tell her voo are lible to strane a mussle. Tell her ef she wants yoo too exercise, that too let yoo go an play. Chewin gum saves yoo cleenin yore teeth, to. 1 knowed a man what ez ballheded an he sez he thunk to mutch. I hinkin ez spozed too he good exersice for yore mine, but yoo don’t want to be ballheded. so’s let vour mine alone an exercise yore bodie an jors like I sez. T I! E COCK’S CROW CRIES OF THE INQUISITORS Dear Editor: Please tell me why George Reid and Fannie Ijou Simmons don’t get married. Mr. Ai. Falfa. My, me. the nerve of some folks! PH ask ’em if you'll nend me your name and address so as I may follow all information. Dear Editor: Please tell me what’s good for indigestion. Mr. I. BSLCIIUP. Dear Sufferer: little soda now and then Is oft-‘ii taken by :he wisest men. Dear Editor: 1 want to get up in life. Tell me how. Miss Ki.i.a Yater. Friend: Get you a “Big Ben. Public Speaking vs. ()'s Rav Hood The Fine Art of Making Love James Lee NEW BOOKS Novels Brilliant, unique, ingenious style of well known John Studinka in his latest production. ’ Talkative Tinker. Those who enjoyed the author’s “Incessant Gabbing,” will find an equal charm in this latest production. To Hare ami To Lose, by B. C. Dandrige—A soul stirring drama of life’s joys and sorrow in the usual artistic style of B. C. D. Pickens and Walker bv Tony Tompkins Holm. ESSAYS Hoie lo Avoid Took Reports Red Lindsey The Joy of Staying In ‘ Ed 6 ' PERSONALS Friends will be glad to hear Bertha Almgrem came to school today without rouge. Charlie Atkins was sent to bed by his family physicians the day it rained. George Reid came to school January 1, 1' 25. on time. Richard Palmer’s mother is recovering from a shock s ic received when her son made A on conduct. FOUND IN DESKS Dear Editor: Please tell me how to get rid of a Imiv who has been running after me for the last year. Miss Tellmehow. Just stop rite quick and let the 1k� v fall over you then you jump up and run back. ADVICE TO THE L 1YESICK Dear Editor: I’ve been wondering fer a long time why Mr. Clements don’t git married ii u know plese tell me. Miss Invaxta Know. Dear Curiositvbox : The girls find out he’s a teacher and . they are afraid he will keep ’em in and they keep away. Dear Editor: Pm in love with a man that is very rich and I’m very poor. How can i win his love? Illex W’ayback. Dear Child: You have my deepest sympathy. I haven't the least idea of how you can win his love. But if you do learn how. let me know at once because I’m in your same shoes. Dear Editor: Pm in love with a homely girl, but she don’t seem to care for me. W hile a pretty girl with lots of money wants to marrv me. What’ll I do. 1 m N. Misery. T UK KICK'S CKO Dear Fkiknh: Marry the girl you love and send the address and name of the other girl. DRAMAS She Stoops to Pick It Vp by Kill Whitson Koo mint in the foils l� y I middle .A Iverson IVham Do I he Musical t 'oine ly of the Season, under the direction of Jacpbs-C'aldwell. THE ENGLISH—E GUSH WEDDING (hie of the loveliest events of the School Season was the wedding sol omnized in the Chapel of the Fairfield High School at 10:00 o’clock on the morning of the 20th day of February. lu-5. Miss Kcttcr English became the bride of Mr. Good English. As the wedding march, played by Miss Xo-Slang, began, large Cocahu-lary came tripping in. carrying the ring on a small cushion. Following the dainty child came the two lovely bridesmaids. Miss Good Enunciation, and Miss Good Pronunciation, dressed in black and carrying an arm bouquet of a jonquil. Following these came the bride on the arm of the Maid of Honor. Grammar. flic bride was lovely in a black dress and a white veil, bound to her hair with artificial flowers. She carried a large bouquet of artificial flowers The maid of honor looked lovely in a black dress, she too carried art arm bouquet of paper roses. The groom met the bride at the altar. ami was handsome with a huge paper rose in his tnjrel. Pure English was the best man. cxt came the attendants. Slang who was .shamelessly proclaiming his mistakes in English. Bad English who was also displaying his ignorance. Public Speaking was shouting and praising himself on bis ability to speak. Oratory was shouting as usual. The ceremony was solemnized bv Rev. English language. During the ceremony lie was frequently disturbed by the sudden outburst of tears from Pure English. When the question was asked if anyone had any reason for the couples not being united in marriage. Slang arose and said that Better English had promised to marry him. English Language quieted him and said that there was not a reasonable excuse and the ceremony proceeded. During the ceremony Pure English could hardly control his tears. An impressive feature of the wedding was the music, “W hat’ll I Do.’’ played by Xo-Slang. fter the wedding they went to their Third Period Classes. AXXOCXCEMEXT.S Kied-Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Simmons formally announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Fannie Lou, to Mr. George Ried. The wedding will be solemnized at Chapel period the sixty-ninth day of December at 15 o’clock. W’oodall-Caldwell. Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell announces the approaching marriage of their daughter. Mutt, to Mr. Soupv Woodall. The wedding will be solemnized at the Fairfield Auditorium. Friday. 13th. at 3 o’clock CLASSIFIED ADS TAKEN-—One Cherry Flapper. I think Jim I lardy grabbed it. W AX I ED—Some one to stay in. in my place every evenings. Must he a reliable person. Apply to Earl Daniels. WAX I ED—A husband. Xo objections to anything except poverty. Apply to Ruby Lively. WAXTED—One good way to vamp Ken Lively'. Please send all suggestions to Harriet McIntosh. WAXTED—Suggestions as how to stop Lucilc King and Lois Mounter from giggling. Send answer to Mr. Stuckey and receive reward. K)R SALE-—One Physics book all hard lessons torn out. Apply to Delia Hawkins. The Bantam Does It Pay to Attend High School The following figures are vouched for by the United States Bureau of Education. They are based upon the investigation of the earning power of a number f boys from various school classes at the age of twenty live. At the age the hoys who went to work at fourteen were earning on the average $12.75 per week. The boys of these same classes who took a high school course were earning at the age of twenty-five $31.00 per week. We estimate forty years as the earning period of a matt’s life, that is, from the time he is twenty until he is sixty years old. Let us assume that the earning power remains absolutely the same after the age of twenty-five, and then counting fifty weeks to the year the average boy that goes to work at fourteen will earn $25,500.00 in a life time. The average boy with a high school education will earn $62,000.00 in the same length of time. The average time spent in securing a high school education is forty months. Forty months of high school study, then, will increase the earning power of an average boy $36,000. If you are a boy of average ability a high school course is worth $45.00 per day or $900.00 per month to you while you arc going to high School. DOES IT PAY? Sevtniy-ifXftt • 1 -i « , v£. 2 � ? j.ii a « ■”........... 1 ' .r f'-V'-. I -ma '---- ‘ — mmrnrn ■■ •« .iutiuii f J � 4 ' M ‘ ' If IW IF sliu .i 4 • V � •� .' Denham. Van Kbuken. Denham. Architects amt Engineering W. L. Coston. Contractor T. R. Reese. Plumbing and Heating Jk. BooCS, Electrical Engineering M - KEITH FURNITURE CO. Ensley Store. Phone Ens. 289 Fairfield Store, Pho. Ens. 355 ENSLEY FAIRFIELD 605 19th St. 46th St. and Gary Ave. THE SMITH JEWELRY CO. Jewelers and Opticians Phone Ens. 855 ENSLEY, ALA. MEMBER F. T. D. PHONE ENSLEY 1172 - 520 F. R. KELLY, FLORIST “Flowers for all occasions” 1911 Avenue F, ENSLEY. ALA. The Store of |“ V HPQ f T WS'C Everything Good to Eat Urn JL Corner of Ave. F. and 19th St., Phone Ens. 88 ENSLEY, ALA. School Jewelry-- We specialize in the manufacture of Class Rings, Club Pins, Invitations and all kinds of Athletic Charms. Wire or write us and we will have our representative call on you with a complete line of samples. We invite comparison. JAFFE JEWELRY CO. BIRGINGHAM, ALA. C. L. APPERSON, (Representative) Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. 53S Brown-Marx Bldg. Phone Main 533 1 Compliments of DANIEL BARBER SHOP Gary Ave. FAIRFIELD Compliments of RUSSEL BROS. ENSLEY, ALA. CAlYMlcll BIRMINGHAM 2oir 2 yoavs- COLLEGE C HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL SPECIALISTS. biiR Annual and Ours Q 10U have worked hard on prl this annual, days and days have been spent by your staff in thinking, plan-ning and writing—that was your part of the work. 11'e have also worked hard to do the printing the best possible and make the book a credit to your school a nd to th is house. } on undoubtedly feel a pride in this book, and justly so—we do too. It gives us pleasure to present your a n n ual a nd ours! BERTS 5ON the dig Alabama HousePRINTERS . iaiz rhino STATIONERS - UTMOGRAPMERS ENGRAVERS The Keys Of The CITY OF FAIRFIELD Have been turned over to the SENIOR CLASS of FAIRFIELD HIGH, 1925 With Best Wishes for every Success and Much Happiness to them CITY OF FAIRFIELD, ALABAMA The Turner Studio is lies to acknowlege the courtesy of the Bantam Staff in selecting them as Official Ph ot ographer PLAZA HOTEL Nicely Furnished Rooms. First Class Meals Steam Heat A. L. BROOKS, Proprietor For Complexion Sake USE “ISIS C R E A M” Cold and Vanishing Compliments of CITY PAPER CO. 2319 First Ave., BIRMINGHAM COMPLIMENTS OF DIXIE PRINTING COMPANY PHONE HNS. 1362 309 1-2 H til Street ENSLEY, ALA. FOR HOMES OR INSURANCE SEE JOHN J. WALKER HERSHEL P. WALKER Phone Ens. 299 509 I9th St.. ENSUEY B. M. Chenoweth Company OWNERS OF Birmingham Arms Cycle Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fire Arms, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery Athletic Goods and Bicycles Birmingham, Ala. IF YOU DON'T KNOW US, LET’S GET ACQUAINTED Fairfield trust SAVINGS BANK 5227 Gary Ave. Full Line of Jantzen Bathing Suits WIMBERLY THOMAS HARDWARE COMPANY 2011 1st AVE., BIRMINGHAM, ALA. QUALITY COUNTS FAIRFIELD LUMBER COMPANY Anything in Lumber and Building Material FAIRFIELD, ALA. PHONE ENSLEY 543 HAWKINS DENMAN Real Estate and Insurance Company REALTY BLDG. .... FAIRFIELD PHONE ENS. 1122 with best wishes SENIoR CLASS and FACULTY of FAIRFIELD HIGH, 1925 ESSLINGER PRATT DONALD REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE COMPANY Rentals, Loans, Sales, Fire Insurance Gary Avenue Phone Ens. lOO FAIRFIELD, ALABAMA We try to please GATE DRUG CO. BILL GANDY. Mur. Parkway at 37th Street, Phone Ens. 2293 Turner, Lavender Moore Fairfield’s New High Class Dry Goods Store Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes 4616 Gary Avenue FAIRFIELD, ALA. FAIRFIELD BAKERY Rolls, Cakes, Liberty Bread. - Sanitary and Satisfying PROMPT 4512 Gary Ave. SERVICE FAIRFIELD, ALA. Phone Enslev 132 EUBANK TRANSFER STORAGE CO. We Specialize in Moving and Hauling Careful Delivery. 5205 Valley Road Phone E. 2231 HAL L’S PHARMACY No. 1 and 2 Where Service Smiles Anderson Drug Store Phone Ens. 143—9127 5301 Gary Avenue EVERYTHING IN DRUGS AND ODUM DRUG COMPANY Phone Ens. 1566 5222 GARY AVENUE FAIRFIELD, ALABAMA COMPLIMENTS OF GORDON’S DRV GOODS, SHOES. GROCER 1ES, MEATS FAIRFIELD, ALA. Phone Ens. 1966 COMPLIMENTS OF FAIRFIELD BARBER SHOP 5222 GARY AYE. FAIRFIELD Compliments of DR. N. L. NARAMORE Realty Bldg. FAIRFIELD Fairfield Real Estate Insurance Co., Inc., 5014 GARY AVENUE. PHONE ENSLKY 1545 Real Estate, Sales, Rentals, Insurance See Us for Home Bargains SEE.. SMITH STOVE HARDWARE CO. 5218 Valley Road. Phone E 1528 For Sporting Goods, Garden Tools, Wire and Gas Appliances FAIRFIELD, - - ALABAMA Foremost in Fashion Far Most in Value For Madam, Madomoiselle and Monsieur WILLI AMSON-JONES GROCERY CO. 320 Crawford St. Phone E. 1491 FAIRFIELD, ALA The Reliability of an Institution is measured by its ability to perform the duties for which it was created BELL UNDERTAKING CO., Inc. Masonic Temple Bldg. Phone Ensley 511 Fairfield 24 Hour Ambulance Service Motorized Equipment BANK OF ENSLEY Ramsay McCormick ilncorpornted ENSLEY, ALA. Designated Depository of U. S. Postal Savings Funds State of Alabama—City of Birmingham Many of the largest Corporations in this District and more than Ten Thousand Individuals TYLER JEWELRY CO., Inc. YOUR INTEREST IS OUR INTEREST P. H. TYLER, PRESIDENT OPTOMETRIST ENSLEY, ALA. PHONE ENSLEY 1427 WIRING CHANDELIERS WELLS ELECTRIC CO. 53rd Street, Next to Anderson’s Drug Store ...ANYTHING ELECTRICAL... REPAIRING TEL.-E 1780 LAMPS DRENNEN’S BIRMINGHAM’S BEST STORE FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY PUT and TAKE STORE LATEST STYLES HIGHEST QUALITY COURTEOUS SERVICE AT ALL TIMES BE ONE OF OUR SATISFIED CUSTOMERS 5228 GARY AVE. PHONE ENS. 2088 FAIRFIELD, ALA. WHEN YOU MARRY THINK OF US ZAC SMITH STATIONERY CO. Engraved Wedding Invitations, Wedding Announcements 2012 FIRST AVE. BIRMINGHAM MARY ANN TEA ROOM Regular Meals and Short Orders We Specialize in Salads and Sandwiches 4904 GARY AVENUE Compliments of FAIRFIELD ICE AND FUEL COMPANY Fairfield, Ala. HOMESTEAD SAVINGS and MORTGAGE CO. 6(?( 4206 Gary Ave., Fairfield, Ala. 6 STEWART PLUMBING COMPANY 4917 COMMERCE AVE. FAIRFIELD, ALA. For Quick Service Call Ensley I 124 FAIRFIELD MOTOR CO. AUTHORIZED BUCK DEALER AND SERVICE Honest Automobile Repairing on All Cars. Tires and Accessories. Texas Gas and Oils and Service that Keeps You Rolling Phone Ensley 1540 Valley Road and Gary Avenue FORD RENTAL COMPANY 5003 GARY AYE. PHONE ENS. 1581 We Furnish Everything But the Driver at Reasonable Rates NEW CARS PROMPT SERVICE Compliments of BYRUM HARDWARE CO. Winchester Sporting Goods ENSLEY, ALA. First Class Merchandise at Low Prices Our Motto Fairfield 5-10-25c Store HOSEY MERCANTILE CO. S214 GARY AVENUE FAIRFIELD, ALABAMA. MODEL CITY GARAGE BATTERY CO. 5211-13 GARY AVENUE GENERAL REPAIRING BATTERY SERVICE. WELDING. WASHING. POLISHING. DOPING PHONE ENSLEY 1913 Compliments of DR. J. T. ENDSLEY Fairfield, Alabama Compliments of R. F. Karger CHIROPRACTOR Carrrichael Bldg. :: :: Fairfield If you appreciate Quality MERCHANDISE AND SERVICE try Donald Drug Co. The Reaall Store Entlcy 461 Ensley 9153 The First National Bank OF FAIRFIELD “The National Bank of The Pay Roll District”