Fairfield High School - Crucible Yearbook (Fairfield, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1947 volume:

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL jL 19 4 7 ALMA MATER To thee, dear Fairfield High School, We sing our praise anew. Thy name forever shall inspire Thy sons and daughters true. Through all our many cares and woes Thy guiding light we’ll see. Our Alma Mater, Fairfield, Leads us to Victory. PUBLISHED BY THE SENIDB ELASS DF F A I B FIELD HIGH SEHDDL FAIRFIELD. ALABAMA FOREWORD A new era has begun for the world; an era of new ideas, new ideals—the atomic era—era of new and wonderful things. As we face this world of today— long-awaited, long-fought-for — we firmly resolve that we shall all do our part in making this our world, and thereby, a better one. This year also signals the beginning of a new era for our school. It has brought us a new superintendent, a new principal, new teachers. Many changes arc already in evidence—progressive changes—changes that are sure to benefit the students, the faculty, and the community as a whole. The CRUCIBLE, too, has changed with the times. We, the staff, feel that this twenty-second volume of the CRUCIBLE, in its new format, better expresses our change of pace, our bright new outlook. We are proud to have been the group to begin this new project—a better annual for a better school. It is also our opinion that this marks only a beginning, and that in the future, the annual will make even greater strides forward. DEDICATION We, the Seniors of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Seven, proudly dedicate this, the twenty-second volume of the CRUCIBLF, to one who has won a permanent place in all our hearts because she is our ideal, not only of a teacher, but of womanhood; to one who has shown her devotion to us by her willingness to sacrifice much of her personal time; one whose inspiration will continue to be felt long after our school days arc but a memory. We consider it a privilege to have been students of MISS ANNA RIA DAVIS Superintendent s Office This year was Mr. Nunn’s first as Superintendent of our schools. He has shown us that he is willing to cooperate with students in every possible way. Students admire him for his friendliness and willingness to help with every kind of problem. Having received much inspiration from Mr. Nunn, the senior class will long remember him as one of the nicest people in Fairfield High School. Or SUPERINTENDENT’S _Sunerintcndrnl’s Secretaries Mr. Nunn is very ably assisted by two competent persons, Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Wright. Mrs. Gregory has been in the Superintendent’s office for a number of years. She is known and loved by all for her helpfulness and kind understanding. Mrs. Wright came back to the office last year after several years’ absence. Everyone was glad to have her back and we hope she doesn’t ever leave us again. It is people like these who make coming to school a pleasure. Due to the fact that Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Wright have so very much work to do, they are assisted by two students who have had commercial training. These girls, by helping with the office routine, gain much experience that will help them in later years. This year the student helpers arc Peggy Ponder and Betty Lou McLeroy. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE This, too, is Mr. Boiding’s first year as principal of Fairfield High School. He has helped the students and the seniors in particular, with many difficult problems, personal as well as scholastic. It was through Mr. Boiding’s cooperation that wc were able to have a better annual. Wc arc indeed grateful to him for his interest and help. CL PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE Mrs. Spitznagle, Mr. Boiding’s secretary, is a most competent person. She also acts as registrar for the high school. She is liked and admired by all students—in fact, we’re crazy” about her. She is understanding and willing to help anyone who needs her. Mrs. Spitz” is assisted by several high school pupils. They are Lucia Mae Allen, Ruth Andress, Anne Ruth Gilmore, Ann McGinn, Betty Rodgers, Delores Thrasher, and Robin Watson. These pupils work in the office to gain experience, to learn what there is to know about running a high school. k tUJx- Dke F MRS. BEATRICE BERRY Bachelor of Arts, Birmingham-Southern College MISS LOLA CLARKE Bachelor of Arts, Birmingham-Southern College MR. ROBERT G. COGHILL Bachelor of Arts, Central College, Missouri Master of Arts, University of Alabama MISS ANNA RIA DAVIS Bachelor of Arts, Howard College Graduate Study, University of Alabama MISS MYRTIS DAVIS Bachelor of. Arts, Birmingham-Southern College MRS. THELMA GODFREY Bachelor of Arts, Blue Mountain College, Mississippi MISS RUTH HOLBROOK Bachelor of Arts, University of Alabama MISS RUTH EIORN Bachelor of Music, Birmingham Conservatory of Music Bachelor of Music Education, Birmingham-Southern College ULTY MISS ALMA HAYS HOWELL Bachelor of Arts, Birmingham-Southern College Master of Arts, Vanderbilt University MISS VIRGINIA JOHNSTON Bachelor of Science, University of Alabama Master of Arts, University of Alabama MR. WILLIAM R. McKINNON Bachelor o f Science, Alabama Polytechnic Institute MISS DOROTHY McLEOD Bachelor of Science, Alabama College MRS. NADINE E. PHILLIPS Bachelor of Arts, University of Alabama Master of Arts, University of Alabama MRS. JEPTHA PRATT Bachelor of Arts, Birmingham-Southern College and Peabody MR. ARTHUR ROUTLEDGE Alabama Polytechnic Institute MISS MARY GLEE SHARPE Bachelor of Arts, Birmingham-Southern College U L T Y MISS DOROTHY THOMPSON Bachelor of Arts, Birmingham-Southern College MR. JOHN J. TOWNSEND Bachelor of Science, Alabama Polytechnic Institute NEW ADDITIONS MR. LOY O. VAUGHAN Bachelor of Arts, Birmingham-Southern College MRS. ANNIE GLENN WOOD Bachelor of Science, Peabody College; Master of Arts, Peabody College lo our STAFF MISS BERNICE KAY CARR Bachelor of Science, Birmingham-Southern College, University of Alabama Physiotherapy, University o f Pennsylvania MRS. LOUISE WARD HUBBS Bachelor of Arts, Alabama College and University of Alabama DL SENIOR Ann McGinn, Clarence Lowery, Peggy Pondi r OFFICERS President------------Peggy Ponder Vice-President ------ Ann McGinn Sec.-Treas.-------------Clarence Lowery In 1943, when our class entered high school, we were 128 strong. Among our classmates were several who became outstanding students the first year. When we were sophomores, a number of us were admitted to the Thespians, then known as the Dramatic Club. The junior year proved to be a very exciting and eventful one. Quite a few of our classmates made the Beta Club; a junior was chosen captain of the football team; the Junior Class Play, Girl Shy, was one of the best ever presented at Fairfield High. As seniors, we arc climaxing our high school career in a way that will be long remembered by every member of the class. Everything has come our way this year. In the Tournament of Plays, the seniors won first place; a senior won the award as best actor; the school paper, under senior supervision, has grown on a large scale; a better and more attractive annual is being published; white caps and gowns are being worn for the first time, a change which meets with everyone’s approval. These have indeed been four very happy years for all. With our class motto to guide us, let us hope that our future will be as successful as the career we have just ended: Though conquer we must. When our cause it is just. Let this be our motto, In God is our trust. Glee Club 1; A Capella Choir 1,2,3, 4; Girls Ensemble 4; Girl Reserves 1,2,3,4; Red Cross Council 2. LLEWELLYN ALBRIGHT Pep Squad 2; Choir 2,3,4; Girl Reserves 4; Library Assistant 3. CHARLENE ALLEN A Capella Choir 2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Vice-President 3; Thespians 3,4; Girl Reserves 1,2,3,4; Secretary and President 4; CRUCIBLE Staff 4. GENE BISHOP ANDRESS Thespians 3, President 4; Beta Club 3,4; Hi-Y 3, 4; CRUCIBLE Staff 4; HI-LIFE Staff 3,4, Business Manager 4. RUTH ANDRESS Girl Reserves 1,2,3,4; Thespians 3,4, Secretary 4; Student Council 1; CRUCIBLE Staff 4; Red Cross 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4. JAMES AUTRY Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3, 4. JOHN BAILEY Baseball 1; D. O. Club 3; HI-LIFE Staff 4. HOWARD BARNES D. O. Club 4. BETTY JO BEASON Band 1,2,3; Commercial Club 4; A Capella Choir 4. DALTON BOSTICK Class President 3; Camera Club 1,2; Commercial Club 4. S E N 1 □ R S DORLAND BOX Boys Quartet 4; Choir 2,3,4; Hi-Y 3,4; Football 2,3. DORIS BRADLEY D. O. Club 4. ELSIE BURCH AM A Capella Choir 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Girls Ensemble 4; Pep Squad 2; Girl Reserves 4. BENNY CAINES Thespians 3,4; Football 1,2,3; Hi-Y 3,4; Student Council 1,3; Hl-LIFE Editor 4. BETTY GENE CARLISLE Girl Reserves 4; Red Cross Council 2; HI-LIFE Staff 2. CATHERINE CLARDY Girl Reserves 4; Commercial Club 4; Band 2; Variety Show 2. EDWARD CLARK Hi-Y 2,3; Band 3; Navy. JIMMIE CLEERE CRUCIBLE Staff 4; Navy. JIMMY COLLINS Football 3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; D. O. Club 3,4, President 3. BOBBY COOLEY Hi-Y 4; D. O. Club 4; Football 3. RAYMOND COPE Hi-Y 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 4. JOHNNY CORRETTI Hi-Y 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4. ANN COX Girl Reserves 1,2; Student Council 2,3; Commercial Club 4; Red Cross Council 3; Sports Club 1. MARGARET DAVIS D. O. Club 4. PEGGY DENNIS Home Room President 4; Choir. CARTER DOYLE Thespians 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Hi-Life Editor 3, Assistant Editor 4; Hi-Y 3,4; Student Council 4. CAROLYN ENDSLEY Girl Reserves 1,2,3,4; Commercial Club 3, Vice-President 4; Beta Club 3, Secretary 4. ROBERT FOSS Hi-Y 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Hi-Life Staff 4; CRUCIBLE Staff 4; Baseball 3,4. HARRY GARDNER Red Cross Council; D. O. Club. ANNE RUTH GILMORE Girl Reserves 4; Beta Club 3,4; Commercial Club 4; Editor CRUCIBLE 4; Student Council 4. SENIDRS BILL GILMORE Green Wave 1; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Commercial Club 4; Hi-Y 2,4. FULTON GLASS Army SARAH HAMILTON Girl Reserves 1,2; Pep Squad 2. BETTYE HAMMETT HENRY HARDY Football 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 4: Camera Club 1; Hi-Life Staff 4. FRANCES HEAD Beta Club 3,4; Y-Teens; Commercial Club 4; Hi-Life Staff 4; CRUCIBLE Staff 4. BILL KIRKLAND Hi-Y 4; Football. ROBERT HOOD President Student Council 4; Beta Club 3,4; Band I; Junior Class Play; Hi-Y 3,4. SAIDEE BARR HUEY Thespians 2,3, Vice - President 4; French Club 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; Red Cross Council 2,3,4; CRUCIBLE Staff 4. FREDDIE KARTHAUS Hi-Y 3,4; Football Manager 4; Red Cross Council 2. REX KELLEY Cheerleader 4; Hi-Y 4; F-Day Leader 4. LOIS KELSO Sport Club 1; Jr. Girl Reserves; Commercial Club 4. GENE KENDRICK Sports Club 1; Jr. Girl Reserves; Glee Club 4; Commercial Club 4. ELMER KILBURN D. O. Club; Army Air Corps. MARILYN KILBURN D. O. Club. HELEN HILL ROBERT LANIER Football 2. JIMMY LEE Football 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 3; Hi-Y. CARL LOCHER Portsmouth High, Ohio 1,2,3; Basketball 4. JANE LOGAN Girl Reserves 1,2,3,4; Commercial Club 4; Hi-Life 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4. SENIORS CLARENCE LOWERY Football 2,3; Co-captain 4; Basketball 3,4; Crucible Staff 4; Baseball 3; Hi-Y 3,4. VIRGINIA MABRY Girl Reserves 2,3,4; Hi-Life Staff 4; Pbilogian Literary Society 2,3; Student Council 4; Thespians 4. EVELYN MANNING Junior Class Play. JACK MAXWELL Hi-Life Staff 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; CRUCIBLE Staff 4. BILL McARDLE Football Manager 1,2,3,4; Hi-Life Staff 3,4; Hi-Y 3,4; Baseball 3,4. BARBARA McCARN Girl Reserves 1,2,4; Band 1,2,3; Commercial Club 4; Red Cross Council 2. DAVID McELROY Beta Club 3; President 4; Boys State 3; Student Council 1,3, Vice-President 4; Hi-Y 4; Thespians 4. ANN McGINN Vice-President Senior Class; Sports Club 1; F-Day Leader 4; Commercial Club 4; Student Council I. BETTY LOU McLEROY Girl Reserves; Hi - Life Staff 4; CRUCIBLE Staff 4. DICK McMURRY Football 2,3,4; Captain 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 3; President Hi-Y 4. CLEDA MIRACLE Girl Reserves BETTY NICHOLAS Thespians 3,4; Commercial Club 4; Girl Reserves 2,3,4; Band 3; Pep Squad 2. MELVILLE SCOTT Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Head Cheerleader 2,3,4; Girl Reserves 3,4; Miss Valentine 3; CRUCIBLE Staff 4; HI-LIFE Staff 3,4. ROBERT PARKER Green Wave 1; Band 1,2; Football 2; Class President 1. IVA PEARL PARSONS Girl Reserves 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 4; Hi-Life Staff 3,4; Thespians 1,2,3,4; CRUCIBLE Staff 4. MARGUERITE PARSONS Girl Reserves 3,4; Red Cross Council 4; Glee Club 3; Choir 4; Girls Ensemble 4. PEGGY JO PONDER Student Council 2,3,4; Commercial Club 3, President 4; Beta Club 3,4; CRUCIBLE Staff 3,4; Senior Class President. ROBERT PORTEOUS Hi-Y 4; Baseball 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Hi-Life Staff 4; CRUCIBLE Staff 4. REHINE RIDGEWAY FRANCES RIKARI) Band 4; Commercial Club 4. BOBBY RITTMANN Hi-Y; Hi-Life 3,4; Thespians 2,3, President 3; Student Council 1,2,3; F-Day Leader 3. BETTY RODGERS Girl Reserves 3,4; Commercial Club 4; Office Assistant 4. JOHNNY ROUTLEDGE Marines MARY EMILY SCOTT A Capclla Choir 2,3,4; Girls Glee Club 2,3; Ensemble 2,3,4; Red Cross Council 4; Girl Reserves 2,3. SENIORS JANE SHAW F-Day Leader 4; Girl Reserves 4; HI-LIFE Staff 3,4. MARGARET SMITH Glee Club 1,2,3; A Capclla Choir 1,2,3,4; Pep Squad 2; Girl Reserves 1,2. IRBY THOMPSON Army ARTHUR THRASHER Band 1,2,3; Football 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 4. DELORES THRASHER Beta Club 3,4; Commercial Club 4; Girl Reserves 4; CRUCIBLE Staff 4; Office Assistant 4. BETTY VERNON Band 2,3; Commercial Club 4. FRANK WILLIAMS Hi-Y 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Camera Club 1; Band 1,2,3; Choir 2,3. CATHERINE WILLIAMSON A Capclla Choir 2,3,4; Band 2,3; Head Majorette 3; Glee Club 2,3,4; Girl Reserves 1,2,3,4. FRANCES WILLIAMSON Beta Club 3,4. BETTY WATKINS Head Majorette 2; Choir 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Girl’s Ensemble 4. ROBIN WATSON Office Assistant 4; Girl Reserves 4; 7'hespians 3,,4; Commercial Club 3, Secretary 4; Library Assistant 3. JUNE WYATT Cheerleader 2,3,4; Girl Reserves 2, 3,4; Commercial Club 4; GirPs Ensemble 4; A Capclla Choir 4. WHO’S WHO atnond SENIORS Left to Right Most Popular—Carter Doyle, June Wyatt Friendliest—Johnny Corretti, Iva Pearl Parsons Most I a tented—Jack Maxwell. Charlene Allen Wittiest — Bill McArdle, Saidee Barr Huey Cutest—James Autry. Betty Watkins DL ANNUAL PLAY This year the CRUCIBLE Staff sponsored a musical comedy. The production, Diane”, was the story of a girl from babyhood to her graduation night as told by her mother. Diane, as a little girl, was played by Jane Garland, and her boy friend Jimmy, as a little boy, was played by Eddie Berry. As high school students, Diane was played by Iva Pearl Parsons and Jimmy was played by Jack Maxwell. Jimmy Hodges, Doris Smith, Hon Coats VL JUNIOR OFFICERS President----------Bob Coats Vice-President Doris Smith Sec.-Treas. Jimmy Hodges The class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-eight, this year’s Junior Class, has made a record in high school of which they may well be proud. The scope of this class’s activities does not stop with school work alone; they take part in extra-curricular activities as well. These students do not neglect their school work, however, for the scholastic record of this class is very good. During the past school year, they presented a play, January Thaw”, which revealed many versatile and talented students. The class also gave the Junior-Senior Banquet which is an annual affair. During the annual F”-Day festivities the juniors gave a good account of themselves. As for their future, we expect great things of them, and we are sure they will not let us down. Lucia Mac Allen Barbara Barnett Frances Box Richard Catsban Bettye Chastain Mary Chastain Carolyn Burton Claudia Carpenter James Catsban Bobby Coats Bill Courington Don Curl Alvin Dempsey Louise Duke John Edmonson Roberta Fletcher Carl Gardner Peggy Gilmore Frances Glasscock Joan Hamm Jean Harper — □ R S Gene Hayes Dixie Hodges Betty Holder Bill Ingram Roy Jayne Tommy Jones Mary LaRussa Andrew Lay Edna Mae Lovett Hazel Lowery Petey Lytle Martha Sue Macon Barbara Mandy Marie Marrone Mary Catherine McCrorie Lawrence Meskill Delores Middleton Jack Nelson Mary Norton Wanda Oden Bruce O’Neal JUNIORS Sadie Parsons Donald Peak Carolyn Pfau Ned Phillips Jack Pope Jimmie Lou Riley Ethel Roberts Louise Robins Lawrence Russell Mary Ruth Samson Richard Sanders Betty Scott J'JDougl as Silvers Ann Smith Doris Smith L. J. Stewart Clyde Tate Robert Trimble Claire Walker Mattie F. Walker William Edwin Watts Doris White Ann Wilson Betty J. Wilson Joyce Woodaj Members of the Sophomore Class participate in the most of the activities offered by the school. The Thespian Troupe, Y-Teens Club, Hi-Y, Choir, Girl’s Ensemble, Stage Crew, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Hi-Life Staff, and Band are some of the activities we boast. Many of the participants in the Wren Oratorical, Gilley Reading, Civitan and News-Age-Hcrald Oratorical, Contests were chosen from the Sophomore Class. Last year we won first place in the Gilley Reading, contest, second place in the Wren Oratorical. This year both the boy and the girl winners of the Civitan International Contest were from the Sophomore Class. Fairfield High School’s entrant in the News-Age-Herald Contest is from our number. In the Tournament of Plays, the Sophomore Class presented the drama, I Shall Be Waiting”. The best actress award went to a sophomore, Judy Holmes. 3L SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Eugeni Pakkik, Joan Gwin, Joanne Di an, Margaret Ann Martin DL SOPHOMORES Mrs. Wood, sponsor Lucy Barnes Herbert Brush Virginia Cowley Oscar Cumberland Joanne Dean Douglas El well Marcel Fontaine Connie Gates Jack Graddy Emmett Griffin Carolyn Harkins Helen Jones nl SDPHDMDRES Andrew Bradley Alex Harvey Maggie Marino Margaret Ann Martin Mrs. Pratt, sponsor Evelyn Sanders John Speer Jane Stephens Irene Stokes Don McRae Billy Maxwell Leoita Miller Leroy Parker David Thomason Johnny Vodantis June Warren JL SDPHOMORES Mr. Coghill, sponsor William Anderson Jean Arnold George Benson Sybil Blackwell Charlotte Blalock Bennie Bradley Harry Broadhcad Romona Bryant Murray Causey Charles Clardy Jack Crawford Velma Crick Frank Crunk Walter Day Tommy Dawson Ruth Ann Dcvcnyns Hoyt Duke Catherine Esslinger William Estock Robert Estock Fay Griffin Joan Gwin Ruth Harmon William Harper Charles Harwell Evelyn Holderfield Gene Hollyfield Judy Holmes Billie Sue Hulsey Sue Kelley Laura Barker Elizabeth Pearson VL SOPHOMORES Miss Holbrook, sponsor Robert Brock Jimmie Nell Farrell William Goddard Richard Godwin June Jackson Betty Joyce Jordan Cornelia Kemp Peggy Lacey Lewis Lide George Lindbergh Dan Logan Julia Mae Long Tommy McLaughlin Marjorie McLcllan Robert McLeroy Bill McMurry Billy McNeely Alan Moor Eugene Parker Ann Powell Jean Rac Spence Jean Stone James Strickland Herman Tillman Lionel Trucks Joyce Veitch Richard Watkins Catherine Watson Jimmy Weaver Meryl White Billy Wilhite Jimmy Williamson OUTSTANDING SOPHS Benny Bradley, June Jackson, Herbert Brush. Group; Tommy McLaughlin. Evelyn Holdcrficld, Margaret Ann Martin, Ann Powell, Helen Jones. Second Row: Benny Bradley, Andrew Bradley, Jack Graddv; Jean Stone. Group; Margie McClellan. Jean Blanton. Peggy Lacey, Sue Kelly. Johnny Jayne, Geraldine Crumpton, Johnny Hood VL FRESHMAN OFFICERS The halls of Fairfield High School are simply overrunning with little Rats.” They’re here, they’re there, they’re everywhere! This year we have quite a few of these little people running around. But do we set out traps for them? No, indeed! We love cm! For they, in case you haven’t guessed, are our dear little Freshmen. The freshmen arc divided into four homerooms with a president for each. Johnny Hood, Geraldine Crumpton, Barbara Ann Piper, and Johnny Jayne were the lucky ones elected to hold these offices this term. In the Tournament of plays these freshmen had one of the best, and with the talent shown there, they should have a smash-up play when they are ready for their senior class play. It’s been fun being in school with these Rats” and we hope they have as much fun in their four years as we have had in ours. Angrisano; Bandy; Bouduranc; Byrd; Cassady; Deloach; Edmonson; Fancher; Fletcher; Forshee; Heller; Hill; Hood; Joiner; Kendrick; Lowery; Maenza; Matthieu; Mauldin; Neeland; Nunnally; Parsons; Sawls; Short; Smith; Taylor; Thornton; Tortorici; West; Mrs. Berry, sponsor. Angrisano; Barkley; F. Barnes; M. Barnes; Bledsoe; Bonds; Box; Cartledge; Casey; Clark; Clayton; Cox; Crumpton; Culpepper; Curl; Dedels; Donnelly; Ellison; Fara-bee; friend; Gilbert; Grady; Guthcrie; Hamm; Harper; Hodges; Holly field; Rodger-son; Williams; Miss McLeod, sponsor. OL F R E S F MEN S. Kastis; T. Kastis; Lee; Lowery; Maenza; Maze; Mcllvried; Merrill; Neely; Parsons; Penny; Piper; Riddle; Rizzo; Rushing; Sanders; Sarninopoulos; Sawyer; F. Smith; G. Smith; Smithcrman; Vance; Vernon; Watson; Watts; White; Wiggins; Williams; Wood; Miss Davis, sponsor. Barclay; Cable; Harrell; Gober; Hatcher; Heaslet; McKinzie; Jayne; Jones; McNutt; Marsh; Rickies; Sayers; Scogin; Smith; B. Stewart; C. Stewart; Sessions; Rowe; Ward; White; Williamson; Woodall; Miss Carr, sponsor. BEAUTY WjldS J)une 'lAJyatl BEAUTY BEAUTY rniM reaqu ron de BEAUTY ZL FA 'Virginia Srmvn Wjalrg JJelly Cjene (Garfish Cellarfent’ -AJfbn ZL VETERANS SGT. SAMUEL M. BOLDING served with the Army as training instructor. T 5 CARL BOTTENFIELD served three years and two months with the Army in France, Czechoslovakia and Germany. He was discharged in 1946. ANDREW BRADLEY 2 c served with the Naval Air Squadrons around the Marshalls, Saipan, and Gilbert Islands. He was discharged in California. T 5 RICHARD BROADHEAD entered the Army in 1945 and served in Puerto Rico until discharged in 1946. JAMES CATSBAN MoMM 3 c entered theNavy in 1945, served 13 months around China and Philippines, and was discharged in 1946. EDWARD CLARK S 1 c began his Navy career in 1945 and led a happy life on Guam. His lovely career ended in 1946. JIMMIE CLEERE Y2c entered the Navy in 1944, served around New Guinea, and aboard the USS Monticello. He was discharged in 1946. S SGT. ROBERT G. COGHILL entered the Army in 1942 and was discharged in 1945. RAYMOND COPE Ma3rc entered the Navy in 1945, served as mailman on Guam till August, 1946 when discharged in Memphis, Tennessee. OSCAR CUMBERLAND Sp.MaM 1 c entered the Navy at Great Lakes, Illinois and ended his Naval career in 1946. TOMMY DAWSON Q. M. 3 c entered the Navy in 1944, served at Milne Bay, New Guinea until he was discharged in 1946. HOYT DUKE S 1 fC entered the Navy in 1945, was sent to Guam where he spent one year. He was discharged in 1946. MARCEL FONTAINE F 1 c served with the Army on Guam until he was discharged in 1946. PVT. CHARLES HOPKINS entered the Marines in 1944 and was sent to North Carolina where he was discharged in 1945. PEC. VERNON JOINER entered the Army in 1945, served in France, Germany and was later sent state side for discharge in 1946. CPL. ELMER KILBURN served in the Army for two years. LAWRENCE MESKILL SSML 3 c entered the Navy in 1945 and served in China until he was discharged in 1946. CPL. RUYAL MOONEY began his career in the Army in 1945 and served ten months in Italy. He was discharged in 1946. LT. COLONEL G. V. NUNN served with the United States Army. PFC. JOHNNY ROUTLEDGE served with the Marines in the South Pacific. Lti-T to Right: Flnl Row—Tommy Dawjon, Raymond Cepe, Robert G. Coghill, Loy O. Vaughan, Johnny Rout ledge. SeconJ Row—Jimmy Clccrc, Jamci Caliban, Edward Clark, Andrew Bradley, Vernon loiner. Third Row—Royal Mooney, Elmer Kilburn, Annie Glenn Wood, Samuel M. Bolding, Kent Rotien-ficld. Fourth Row—Richard Broadhead, Arthur Thraihcr, 0� car Cumberland. Hoyt Duke, Harold Walden. ARTHUR THRASHER S 1 c entered the Navy in 1945 and was discharged in 1946. LT. JOHN J. TOWNSEND served as navigator with the Army Air Forces. LOY O. VAUGHAN S 1 c served with the Navy as athletic instructor. S Sgt. HAROLD WALDEN entered the Army in 1945, served as criminal investigator in Italy, and was discharged in 1946. LT. (J.G.) ANNIE GLENN WOOD served as classification officer in the WAVES. We really are glad to see these people back in civilian life and in school—teachers and students. We missed them very much and we arc proud of the job they did for us and for their country. 19 4 7 ANNE RUTH GILMORE Editor CHARLENE ALLEN Business Manager PEGGY PONDER Assistant Editor MELVILLE SCOTT Assistant Business Manager MISS LOLA CLARKE Sponsor MISS ALMA HAYS HOWELL Sponsor Backed by our principal and the entire school, we set forth this year to bring you an annual that would be outstanding in the high school annual field. While we of the staff realize that our viewpoint is not entirely objective, we believe you will agree with us that this is the best-looking annual ever to represent Fairfield High School. In short, it has measured up to all our expectations. This year there have been several additions to the CRUCIBLE staff. These include a veteran’s editor, a second art editor, and an additional sports editor. We believe that the inclusion of the six Favorites” in the beauty section adds interest to the CRUCIBLE. A veteran’s section, more pages of snap shots, to say nothing of a most important innovation—advertisements—add greatly to the attractiveness of the CRUCIBLE. We have worked long and hard to give you this twenty-second volume of the CRUCIBLE. We hope in the years to come it will serve as a reminder of our many happy days at Fairfield High. CRUCIBLE STAFF RUTH ANDRESS__________ JACK MAXWELL IVA PEARL PARSONS GENE ANDRESS S A IDEE BARR HUEY ROBERT FOSS CLARENCE LOWERY MARY CATHERINE McCRORIE DAVID McELROY BETTY LOU McLEROY... BOBBY PORTEOUS DELORES THRASHER FRANCES HEAD________ l: vat lire Editor _______Class Editor ________Club Editor ... Vhntoyra fiber ______ Art Editor ......... Sports Editoi Sports Editor Junior Representative Typist .....-.......... Typist Typist Typist —............ ' 'i fust Not Represented JIMMIE CLEERE___________________________ Veteran Editor JAMES CATSBAN Art Editor Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager BENNY CAINES VIRGINIA MABRY BILL McARDLE GENE ANDRESS DAVID McELROY This year the HI-LIFE, through the efforts of its live-wire staff, has become a truly outstanding publication. Its appearance every two weeks is eagerly awaited by every Fairfield High School student. Under the capable hand of Benny Caines, the paper has gained city-wide recognition. There have been several changes and additions to the HI-LIFE which have served to make it an even better paper than before. Some of its added features and undertakings are an enlarged editorial and business staff, a Poet’s Corner, more pictures per issue, reprinting the constitution of the Fairfield Student Government, and the sponsorship of the Tournament of Plays, which is to become an annual event. The new HI-LIFE is proving beyond a doubt that quantity and quality can go hand in hand. LIFE S T A F Feature Editor HERBERT BRUSH Sports Editor BOB EOSS Social FJitor BLONDIE SCOTT Social FJitor IVA PEARL PARSONS Reporter CAROLYN BURTON Reporter. JEAN STONE Staff Secretary JANE SHAW Photographer HENRY HARDY Photographer BILL ANDERSON Art FJittn JOHN BA ILF. Y Art FJitor JIMMY COLLINS Exchange FJitor BOBBY PORTEOUS Circulation_________. CLYDE TATE Typist ANNE RUTH GILMORF Typist____________________JANE LOGAN Typist BETTY LOU McLEROY Typist FRANCES HEAD Advertising Manager ALBERT CAINES Advertising Manager DONALD McRAE Advertising Manager BETTY NICHOLAS Assistant Sports FJitor tommy McLaughlin Reporter JIMMY STRICKLAND Publication HERMAN TILLMAN Circulation JACK MAXWELL T U BOBBY HOOD President DAVID McELROY Vice-President BOBBY COATS Seere tar y-T reasurer Student government in all secondary schools is indeed rightfully part of its curriculum. Naturally, in its infancy, sometimes it isn’t everything that it should be. As in our state and federal government, the beginner sometimes loses or fails to see the primary purpose of serving his public. But just because this is sometimes found true is no reason for the student body or administration to condemn the organization. In learning of government and citizenship from the text books, the student needs to put to a practical usage his knowledge so that it can be profitably seen that the democratic form of government is the only form of government. For the proper guidance along these lines, the student government should rely and expect the aid and counselling of faculty advisors. And even more important, the student body should learn a greater responsibility toward its school and toward all for which it stands. With the proper guidance of the advisors and the cooperation of our student body, we soon can be very proud of our student government. Our Council, composed of representative members of each of the classes, is now making enormous strides toward a greater appreciation of the best form of student government. And with the continued interest of all concerned, all of us are looking forward to building our student government into something we all can point to with pride. This year the student council came out with the idea of an annual Homecoming game. They worked on the idea and on November 8, 1946 Fairfield had its first Homecoming Day. The game was a great success with a large attendance of students and old alumni. This game is to be, in the future, an annual event sponsored by the Student Council. DENT CDUNCIL From the beginning of the year the council has given to the students a variety of excellent assembly programs. These programs have been films of many different types, both educational and for amusement, and programs put on by various clubs and classes. They have brought various speakers to the school with talks that have proved beneficial to the students. Plans for several amendments to the constitution which will be to the aid of the students have been made. Mid-term student body officers elections arc going to be held next year, and in the future years. This amendment will keep student body officers at their best possible attention throughout their term. Also, this will promote more interest in the Student Government by the student body. Congratulations Student Council, for the efficient work you did this year. Fint Row: Barbara Barnett, Anne Ruth Gilmore, Bobby Hood, Peggy Ponder, Mary Ruth Sansom, Catherine 1-sslingcr, Mr. Townsend, Advisor. Second Row: Ferrell Cox, Martha Neely, Carolyn Burton, Margaret Martin, Betty Scott, Virginia M!abry, Tommy Nunnally. Third Row: Jimmy Weaver. Connie Gates, Carter Doyle, Bobby Coats. Jimmy Strickland, Jack Crawford, David McElrov. 1 ii r to Rif.JIT—Flnl Ron : June Jickinn, Emily McCmfic, Dennis Brooks. Claire Marie Kevorkian, Mary E. Jones, Billy Scott, David Johnson. Joe Rickies, Billy Bagget, Jerry Pearson. Patsy Patrick. StconJ Ron-: Mr. DeRoberts, Ann Saddler, Peggy Smithcr-man, Mary Jo Wiggins, Ann McCrorir, Harbin Wjgc . Joe Merchenson, l ari Looney, Pat Hogland, Ann Del aney. Third Row: Patsy Oliver, Barbara Barnett. Alex Harvey, Nat Tortorici, Bobby McLeroy, Ralph Parsons, Betty Jo Smith. Jane Stevens, Fay Houldrich. Fourth Row; Marjorie Kelso, Juanita Montgomery, Walter Day, Arthur Thrasher. Sclmer Heller, Gene Hayes, Ty Hill, Tommy Alvin Jones, Betty Angrisano, Carol Milam. 3L BAND l i Mentor id m W. H. WINKENHOFFER To the many boys and girls who knew him, Mr. Wink” was more than just a band director. The great part he played in building their character can’t be accounted for in mere words. His constantly sunny disposition made being in the band a real treat. In his teaching, he required them to give the best performance of which they were capable. This has given them something of immeasurable value in their daily lives, the will to do their best and be honest with themselves. Good-bye, Mr. Wink”. 1 he best tribute we can give you is to build as good bands in the future as the ones you built. This year the band has been in a pretty shaky position. The death of Mr. Wink” was sincerely regretted by all. After a period of being up in the air”, the group has begun to reorganize. More and more pupils are taking instrumental lessons. With their help and the loyal work of the old regulars, a good band is beginning to shape up. With their new director, Mr. Jim Cost, it won’t be long until it will be a band that Mr. Wink” could be proud of. 3L CHOIR This year has been a great success for the music department as a whole, but especially has it been one of which the A Capclla Choir will long be proud. The Choir, under the excellent supervision of Miss Ruth Horn, has sung in many school performances and has lent greatness to all of them. Its proudest moment came last February in the Minstrel,” the music department’s annual production. It outdid itself on this occasion. The ’46-’47 edition of the Choir, about fifty strong, was indeed a pleasing combination of voices. It rendered its selections with marvelous ease and harmony. Miss Horn’s own recollections are that she had a lot of fun directing the group and she believes that all members enjoyed it, too. •.W VSYjSST Other outstanding performances by the Choir were the Concert of Christmas Carols, the Fall and Spring Concerts, various assembly programs and the graduation ceremonies. til l 10 Ru.iti: front Rou—-Judy Holme . Marguerite Pirwns Lodciu Clayton, Charlene Allen, June Wyatt, Betty Vernon, Saidic Etta PWwni, l.ouitc Robin , Mary Emily Scott. Jimmie Nell Farrill. Betty Jo Bca on. Sfrond Row—Billie Sue Hultey, Dorothy Edmonton, Gene Kendrick, Catherine Wjllianvton, Betty Ann Vatkin . Delores Middleton, Cornelia Kemp. Ruth Harmon, Laura Parker, Joyce Veitch, Joanne Dean, Nell France Lowery, Mary Lou Vnt, Betty Lou Bondurant. Jean Stone, Barbara Barnett. Third Row—Dot Adam . El� ie Burcham, Margaret Smith, Mary Ruth San.tom. Joyce Woodall, Carolyn Burton. Martha Mac Neely. Dorland Box, Mix Horn. Spontor. Fourth RoU'—Raymond Morton. Gene Hayet. L. J. Stewart, Jack Maxwell, Harry Broidhcad. Bill McMurry, Gene Andre , Jimmy Collint. Tommy lone . Left to Right: Charlene Allen, Jimmie Nell Farriil. June Wyatt, Marguerite Panont, Betty Watkint, Martha Mac Neely, Mary Emily Scott, Dorothy Adaim. E I • i c Burcham, Joyce Wood-all, Carolyn Burton, Barbara Barnett. Mary Ruth Saruom. Mitt Ruth Horn. Spontor. GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE The Ensemble is composed of girls who have light voices which blend well with others. These members were selected from tryouts which included solo singing, ear training, and part singing. From this group comes most of our girl soloists. During the year, the ensemble was called on to give programs of its own, as well as to furnish music for other programs. l'hc ability to harmonize and carry one's own part is one of the chief characteristics of the boys’ quartet. These boys do most of the harmonizing, selecting, and arranging of their music. When lighter music is desired, the boys’ quartet is always on hand. This group originally began of its own accord, without the intention of making public appearances, but after an initial success decided to become a permanent organization. During the year they were a part of assembly programs, our Minstrel, fill-in for plays, and novelties at social gatherings. The four boys belonging to the quartet are Gene Hays, L. J. Stewart, Jack Maxwell, and Dorland Box. BOYS’ QUARTET Fint Rom : Judy Holme . Ivj Pearl Paraoiu, Mary Ruth Sanaom, Ann Powell. Rath Andrew. Jean Stone. ScconJ Row: George Benson, Bob Out . Hoyt Bcckworth. Gene Andrew. David McHlroy. THESPIAN PLAYERS I liis year the Thespian play was The Choose Hangs High”, a comedy in three acts. The Thespians have so much talent that it was rather hard to cast the play, but everyone feels that the choices made were excellent. Bobby Coats played the father, Bernard Ingals, and his wife, Eunice, was portrayed superbly by Ruth Andress. Their eldest son, played by Gene Andress, had quite a time with his girl-friend played by Jean Stone. Humor was added greatly when the Ingals’ twins, Lois and Bradley, played by Iva Pearl Parsons and Hoyt Bcckworth, arrived home from college. Other characters were: Granny, Judy Holmes; Kimberly, David McHlroy; Julia, Ann Powell; Ron, Vernon Thornton; Noel Day, George Benson; Rhoda, Mary Ruth Sansom; Clem, Jack Maxwell; Leo Day, Harry Broadhead; and Dazzler, a dog. Sports Coats. Since graduation is robbing the Thespians of only a few members, Miss Holbrook should be able to produce some bang-up plays with all the talent left. l.rrr to Kictrr: Front Ron—Cornelia Kemp, Judy Holnu-v, Iva I'jrwim, Mary Catherine McCrorte, Mary Ruth Samson, Ruthic Andrew, Saidcc Bari- Huey, Charlene Allen, Virginia Brown Mabry. ScronJ Row—Jimmy Weaver, Evelyn Holder field, Ann Powell, Betty Nicholas, Jean Stone. Barbara Mainly, Peggy Ponder, Robin Watson. ThirJ Ron—George Benson. Hoyt Bcck-worth, Billy Harper, Jack Crawford. Carolyn Burton, David McElroy, Gene Andress. Fourth Rote—Bob Coats, Vernon Thornton, Carter Doyle. Benny Caines. % THESPIAN TRDUPE The National Thespian Honor Society Troupe 491, Fairfield High School, enjoyed a very successful season. The Troupe presented a major hit last December in the form of a three-act comedy, The Goose Hangs High’ , by Katherine Kavanough. Not only did they present their annual play in December, but they co-sponsored a Tournament of Plays in February. These plays were given in the interest of promoting dramatics in our school. Each class presented a one-act play, cast and staged by members of the class. They were directed by senior Thespians. Iva Pearl Parsons directed the freshmen play, Life with Willie ; Gene Andress directed the sophomore play, I Shall be Waiting ; Ruth Andress, the junior play, Wurzel Flummery ; and Benny Caines, the senior play, Balcony Scene . 1 he Seniors had the winning play, with Bobby Hood claiming the honor of being the best actor of the evening. The award for the best actress went to Judy Holmes of the sophomore play. The Tournament was a great success and will become an annual affair at Fairfield High. VL COMMERCIAL CLUB The officers of the Commercial Club are as follows: President — Peggy Ponder, Vice-President—Carolyn Endsley, Secretary-Treasurer—Robin Watson, Reporter— Ann McGinn. The aim of the Commercial Club is to promote interest in the study of commercial subjects and to relate these subjects to actual business practices. To familiarize its members with modern business methods and systems, there have been programs on business machines, with representatives from Birmingham firms demonstrating the latest models. One of the most enjoyable programs the club has had was the demonstration of the Department’s new electric typewriter. Programs outlining the various commercial courses offered by the high school have helped to create an interest in business careers. Several senior members of the club are planning to take more training for clerical work after graduation. Lmt jo Right: first Row—Virginia Mabry, Franco Head, Ruth Andros, Charlene Allen, Anne Ruth Gilmore, Iva Pearl Parsons, Peggy Jo Ponder, Ann McGinn. Catherine Williamson, Betty Jo Heaton. Second Row—Jane Logan, Hazel Lowery, Delores llirasher, Doris White, France Box, Robin Watson, Catherine Clardy, Carolyn Fndslcy, Lois Kelso, Ann Smith. Third Rou—Roberta Fletcher, Barbara Mc-Oarn, Joan Hamm, Betty Rodger . Mattie Frances Walker, Miss Sharpe, Sponsor, fourth Rou■—Jean Harper, Betty Nicholas, Doris Smith, Margaret F. Smith, Joyce Piper. Betty Vernon, June Wyatt. Carolyn Burton, Joyce Woodall, Barbara Barnett. Fifth Row—Mary Norton. Billy Gilmore, David McKIroy. Fm R tw: Frances Filliinuon, Gene Andrew, Bobby Hood, Anne Ruth Gilmore, Mary Catherine Mc- Crorie, Saidcc Barr Huey, Barbara Mandy, Ann Smith. Second Row: Frances Head, Delores Thrasher. Lucia Allen, Carolyn F.nddcy, Peggy Ponder. Miss Davit. Sponsor. Third Rou : Andrew Lay, Edwin Vatu, Carolyn Pt'au. David McElroy. Raymond Morton. Bob Coats. BETA CLUB This year the Beta Club added to its enrollment the names of ten students who had proved themselves worthy of recognition for scholarship and qualities of leadership and character. In an effort to fulfill its pledge to serve school and community, the club has undertaken this year to raise funds with which to purchase a memorial plaque for the high school. Last fall, Betas were proud to be awarded the prize for having the best float for Homecoming. Floats were judged on the basis of being representative of the high school. The outstanding social event of the year was a Christmas party. The Beta Convention in Birmingham was also a highlight of the year. Light-hundred Betas together at a banquet presented a scene that would inspire any member to become to a better Beta. Lift to Right: First Rou —Henry Hardy, Buddy Met-kill, Clyde Tate. Carter Doyle, Benny C-ainc . Gene Andre . Johnny Corretti StCOnJ Row—Bobby Cooley. Jimmy Lee. Bobby Portcou . Bobby I-'om. Jack Maxwell, Charlc Hupkint. Bo bb y Hood. Third Row—Frank William , Clarence l.owcry. Bill McArdle. David McF.I-roy, Dick MeMurry, Jarnc Cattban. fourth Ron—Edward Clark. Bill Gilmore. Raymond Cope, Rex Kelly. Rill Kirkland. Freddie Kar-thaus. SENIOR Hl-Y President Vice-President Secret ary-T reasit rer Sponsor. ____ DICK MeMURRY CLARENCE LOWERY JOHNNY CORRETTI iMR. BOLDING SIGMA Y-TEENS MELVILLE SCOTT..................President CHARLENE ALLEN RUTH ANDRESS Vice-President IVA PEARL PARSONS CHARLENE ALLEN Secretary BETTY NICHOLAS MARGUERITE PARSONS Treasurer BETTY WATKINS MRS. PHILLIPS................... Sponsor Li.tt to Riem: first Row —Marguerite Panon , Melville Scott. Jane Logan. Charlene Allen. Ruth Andre . Saidcc Barr Huey, iva Pearl Par on� , June Wyatt, Catherine Williamson. Second Row—Roberta Fletcher. June Warren, Barbara Mc-Cam, Joan Hamm. Mattie France Walker, Dori White. Betty Vernon. Virginia Mabry. Robin Wat on. Third Row—Mary La Ru -� a, Margaret France Smith, Betty Lou McLeroy, Ebic Burcham, Delorc Thra hcr, Anne Ruth Gilmore. Peggy Ponder, Catherine Clardy. Carolyn Endtlcy. fourth Rou—France Head. Llewellyn Albright. Betty Nicholas Betty Rodger , Dorothy Adam . l.i i t to Right: front Ron —J u d y l lolmc� , Cornelia Kemp, Joan Gwin, Jo Ann Sawls, l'velyn Holder-field. Carolyn Burton. Louise Robins, Ann Kendrick, Sue Kelly, Jean Harper. Sr con J Row— Marjorie McClellan, Ann Smith, Charlotte Blalock, Ann Powell. Mary l.ou West, Betty Lou Bondurant, Dorothy Edmonton, Nell Prance Lowery. Peggy Fletcher. Third Row—Mary Evelyn Sanders, Jimmy Lou Riley, Julia May Long. Dixie Hodget, France Box. Joyce Woodall. Saidcc Etta Parsons, Sue Macon, Betty Scott, fourth Row— Ruth Harmon, H a . cl Lowe r y . Doris Smith. Claire Ann Walker, Mary Catherine Mc-McCrorie. Mary Ruth San-tom, Mi Johnston, Sponsor. DELTA Y-TEENS President _________JOAN GWIN Vice-President ------------------------------ANN POWELL Secretary-Treasurer EVELYN HOLDERFIELD Sponsor- MISS JOHNSTON CHI Y-TEENS President___________________ Vice-I resident V retary.................... Treasurer SYBIL BLACKWELL LAURA PARKER MONA BRYANT MARTHA MAE NEELY Fin Row—Betty Williams. Barbara Piper, Anna Jean McLlvnd, Jo Ann Donnally, Sylvia Sawyer. Patsy Hodges. Prances Brown, Elaine Clarke, Carolyn Curl. Joan White. Second Row—Martha Barnes. Geraldine Crumpton. Martha Neely. Mary Jo Wiggins. I aura Parker. Billy Sue Hulsey, Catherine Eulingcr, Carrie Mae Lee. Peggy Lacey, Pay Griffin. Third Row—Sybil Blackwell, Elizabeth Pearson. Clara Walker, Mary Ruth Sanvom. Jean Rac Spence, Velma Crick. Fourth Row—Melba Watts, Peggy Smitherman. Sue Martin. Mrs. Wood. Ruth Ann Devenyn . Lirr to Right: Front Rou —Barbara Barnett, Elizabeth Pearton, Ann Powell, Dixie Hodge . Charlene Allen, Sai-dec Harr Huey. Second Row —Sybil Blackwell, Edna Mac Lovett, Dolores Thrasher, lean Stone, Lucia Mac Allen. Third Rom —Johnny Vo-dantit, Herbert Brush, Mil' Howell, Sponsor. Jack Crawford. Alex Harvey. FRENCH CLUB President Vice-President------- Secret ary T reasnrer Sponsor LUCIA MAE ALLEN JACK CRAWFORD ANN POWELL MISS HOWELL RED CROSS COUNCIL President .... Vice-President Secretary Treasurer----- Sponsor JIMMY LEE RUTH ANDRESS SAIDF.F. BARR HUEY DORIS SMITH MRS. PRATT Lin to Right: Front Ron —Robert Williams, Judy Holme , Laura Parker, Dorothy Edmoiuon, Ruth An-dreit, Charlene Allen, Saidee Barr Huey, Peggy Lacey. Mr . Pratt. Sponsor. Second Rou — Jimmy Lee, Bobby Ettock, George Benton, Jimmy Weaver. Virginia Cowley. Janie Stevens, Louise Robins, Ann Smith. Third Rou —Jack Graddy, Gayle Hol-lyfield, Johnny Vodantit. Marguerite Parsons, Joan Hamm, Betty Hammett. Mitt M. Davit, Ethel Robert . Mary Emily Scott. Doris Smith, Mary Sue Martin. Delores Middleton. Fourth Row—Charlie Hop-kin . Douglas F.lwell, Dixie Hodgct, Eugene Mstthicu, Connie Gate . Gene Andre . Geraldine Crumpton. U. □. LI. E. i Pint Row—Mary Chattain, l-ucy Barne . Betty Chattain Louise Duke, Marilyn Kil burn, Claudia Carpenter, Prance Glascock. Peggy (iilmorc. Maggie Marino. Sr� 'ond Rote — Mr. McKinnon, Sponvor, Hill Ingrain John P'dnumdton, Howard Barnet, Richard Sander , Ned Phillip . Harry Gardner. Miw Thompson, Snontor. Third Ron—David jliomp-ton, Jack Melton, Bobby Cooley, Donald Peak, Carl Gardner. Jimmy Collin . CLUB President--------------------------------MARILYN KILBURN Vice-President-----------------------------JIMMY COLLINS Secretary----------------------------- CLAUDIA CARPENTF.R Sponsors _______________ MISS THOMPSON, MR. McKINNQN STAGE CREW I he Stage Crew has as its primary purpose the proper operation of all auditorium and stage equipment. Any auditorium function, large or small, demands the full cooperation of these boys. This group, through its efficiency and dependability, has made an enviable record for itself. ro Right: Benny Bradley, Dougla PI well, Billy Courington. Tommy June . Second Ron —Iloyt Bcckworth, Richard Gmban, Herman Tillman. Mr. Cos-hill,. Spontor. _ FOOTBALL Coach Loy Vaughan Coach John J. Townsend LETTERMEN JAMES AUTRY—end, Archie” despite his size, really let the opposition know he was around. ANDREW BRADLEY—tackle, was one of the best linemen in the country and will be Alternate Captain. BENNY BRADLEY — tackle alternated at tackle and guard and will be very valuable next year. ALBERT CAINES—back, Punchy” was the hardest driving back we had. BOB COATS — back, Clop” alternated at quarter-back and dealt the opponents plenty of trouble. JAMES CATSBAN—back, Nick” was one of our best backs and will be captain next year. RAYMOND COPE—end, returned after a term in the Navy and was a very valuable player. JOHNNY CORRETTI—back, Del” was our field general and proved to know his football. This is Johnny’s last year. CARTER DOYLE—tackle, Candy” was really an all-county tackle. He was one of our big tackles and a scrapper on defense. BILLY GILMORE—end, was a dependable end who was extra good when it came to punts. HENRY HARDY —guard. Rock-Cracker” was one of our rugged guards and proved to be very valuable. JIMMY HODGES—guard, Hog” was a fine all-around guard. He proved he could hold his own at that position. CHARLIE HOPKINS—guard. W. Pongo” saw plenty of action, and was really a go-getter. ROY JAYNE—center, was a fine relief man for Lowery. JIMMY LEE—tackle, Jim” really had a rough position to play but he proved to be worthy of it. CLARENCE LOWERY—Center, floss,” alternate captain, held down the center post. He was selected on the all-county team. BILLY MAXWELL—back, was our speed merchant and was really a good team plavcr. BILL MeMURRY—end, Peanut” looks like a good line prospect. He was one of our dependable reserves. DICK MeMURRY—back, Captain Dick” led the team through a successful season. Mac was selected on the All-County Team. LAWRENCE MESKILL—guard, Ruddy” was one of our best guards with another year to play. I.. J. STEWART—end. ..” was one of the most dependable reserves we had. He will be back next year. CLYDE TATE—back. Brother” was one of our best scatbacks. although injured early in the season. ARTHUR THRASHER—back, was one of our dependable reserve ball carriers. BETHEL WHEELER—back, was one of our ace passers and was a southpaw. BILL McARDLE — Manager, Kokomo” has served as manager for four long years. FREDDIE KARTHAUS—Manager, assisted Kokomo as manager. HERBERT BRUSH—Manager, was a very dependable manager. FAIRFIELD HIGH Left to Right: First Row—James Autry, Andrew Bradley, Bennie Bradley, Albert Caines, Bobby Coats. James Catsban. Second Row—Raymond Cope, Johnny Corretti, Carter Doyle, Bill Gilmore, Henry Hardy. Jimmy Hodges. Charles Hopkins. Third Row—Roy Jayne, Jimmy Lee, Clarence Lowery, Billy Maxwell, Bill MeMurry, Dick Me Murry. Buddy Mcskill. Fourth Row—L. J. Stewart, Clyde Tate, Arthur Thrasher, Bethel Wheeler, Herbert Brush, Freddie Kartluus, Bill McArdle. WL. FOOTBALL Coach Loy Vaughn, experiencing his first football season as F. H. S. mentor was well rewarded for his hard work with the County Championship ’46. When the Tigers started the season off against Ensley they looked hopelessly outclassed and were beaten 34-0. Everyone went away from the stadium with the sad feeling that Fairfield wasn’t going to have much of a football team in 1946. But after the Vaughnmen whipped Oak Grove 12-0, folks around town began to think maybe we were going to have a pretty scrappy team after all. Well, these people thought right, because all through the rest of the season Fairfield tasted defeat only once more and that was at the hands of another Big Five school—West End by the score of 20-0. The Tigers polished off Jefferson County 18-0, Minor 6-0, and Jones Valley 12-0. Probably the closest call we had to a county defeat was the Shades Cahaba tussle in which Fairfield rallied in the last half and came up with the victory by the score of 12-6. We were behind 6-0 at the half, so you can well sec the amazing comeback we made in the second half. The Homecoming game with Sylacauga turned out wonderfully in that we beat the boys from Limestone County 6-0. That Sylacauga aggregation was really a scrappy outfit. Left to Right: lirsf Row—McArdle, Brush. Hamm, Nccland, Lowery, Trimble, Lee, Lidc, Hardy, Gates, Meskill, Hodges, B. Bradley, Hopkins, Jayne, Parker. Second Rou'—Penny, Friend, R. Williams. Coats, Graddy, Maxwell, Wheeler, Mauldin, Caines. Tate, D. MjcMurry. Corrctti, Catsban, Thrasher, Lytle, Coach Vaughan, Coach Townsend. Third Row—Forshce, Watts, Riddle, Russell, Harper. Autry, Cope, Doyle, Pope, Stewart, B. McMurry, Gilmore, Ciuscy, Williamson. O’Neal. I I Fairfield’s high scoring” night came in the last game of the season against Hewitt High. The Tigers piled up 25 points to Hewitt’s none. We ran the opposition ragged as they never came close to scoring on our Champion Tigers. Coach Vaughan was new to the boys and they weren’t familiar with his system of football. 'I hey soon caught on to his tactics and went on to become Kings of the County.” Coach says that next season we should field an even better team than we put on the field last season. The only question to that prediction is could we have a better team in ’47 than we had in ’46? We really will have a grid machine if the ’47 team excels the record set by the ’46 Tigers. We are aiming to smack those Ensley Yellow Jackets next season and get sweet revenge that hasn’t been tasted at Fairfield since 1941 when we edged the Jackets 6-0. The spirit was good in ’46 but it can be improved on if everyone gets behind the Tigers and cheers them on to another title. I 11 i to Rjout: Clarence Lowery, Carl Locher. L. J. Stewart, Dick MeMurry, Charlie Hopkins. BASKETBALL at FAIBLIELD The Tigers started the season off slowly by being beaten by Bessemer and Ensley. This being only the second year of basketball in Fairfield High School we could not expect to win many games. The Tigers proved to give the Big Five teams something to worry about. All games were close except for the West End game and they did not run the score up very high. ‘Hie only teams not in the Big Five to defeat us were Bessemer and Walker County. About the middle of the season the Tigers took over the zone defense and it proved a great help in many games. This method of defense prevented the opponent’s from working the ball under the basket and caused them to shoot long shots which are not very accurate. The Tigers also learned from Coach Vaughan many plays that improved our score and also made the game much more interesting. With this year’s experience, the team of 1947-1948 should be a team worthy of Fairfield High. Firs Row: McMurry, Stewart, Lochcr, Lowery Hopkins Second Row: Williams, Lee, Foss, Pope, Thrasher McMurry, Lowery, Lochcr, Stewart, Hopkins First Row: Wheeler, McMurry, Coats, Hodges, Lytle Second Row: Mauldin, Jayne, Caines, Graddy, Strickland First Row: Wheeler, McMurry, Coats, Graddy, Hodges Second Row: Watts, O'Neal, Mauldin, Russell, Elwcll, Cassady Third Row: Townsend. Moor, Vodantis, Jayne, Caines, Sarinopoulos, Lytle, Strickland Iloys listening to a talk by Townsend and Vaughan. Left to Right: first Row: Jack Maxwell, Bo b b y I:OSs, Clarence Lowery. Second Ro w : Bethel Wheeler, Bobby Coats, Jimmy Lee. BASEBALL at LA After a layoff of a few years the Tigers came back with a scrappy, hard-fighting ball club last season. The Tigers were defeated only twice during the regular season. Both defeats were at the hands of Minor after very close ball games. The Tigers ran rough-shod over the rest of their opponents around the circuit. The Maxwell Brothers, Alvin Dempsey and Bob Foss lead the Tiger’s attack at the plate with their heavy hitting. In the district playoffs the Tigers were eliminated by West Jefferson after a very exciting and close ball game, by the score of 5-4. In the coming seasons, great things are expected of our Tiger baseballers. BFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING This year the Students of Fairfield High School tried something new—we had a Homecoming Day with all the trimmings. The football game with Sylacauga, which we won 6-0, was one of the best games of the year. We had a lovely Homecoming queen and a traffic-stopping parade. Everyone—students, old grads, and parents— turned out for the game. Homecoming Day proved to be such a great success that we all hope there will be many more just like it so that we, too, can return and remember the best years of our lives.” We would like to thank the Student Council and all those people who made this day a wonderful memory. Left to Right Front Row: Ruchie Andress, Ann McGinn, Carolyn Endslcy Second Row: Rex Kelly, Clarence Lower)’, Dick Me Murry, William Mc-Ardle F-DAY This year marks the fourth annual F-Day for Fairfield High School. Many things have been added and many improvements made since the first one in 1944. F-Day has become one of the main events of the year and is looked forward to by everyone. This day was inaugurated by the Student Council and its purpose is to promote interest in sports. Some of the sports and activities that are participated in by boys and girls are softball, volley ball, horseshoes, ping pong, tennis, and relays of all kinds. Basketball, touch football, and swimming have been added this ycai. The student body is divided into four groups, each preparing a song, a yell, and a stunt. The stunts arc given at night and arc judged on originality and audience appeal. The groups have faculty advisors to help them when they need it. The winning group is presented a loving cup, and the individual winners arc given medals. Since this is the first year that F-Day has been written up in the CRUCIBLE, we would like to express our appreciation to its leaders, past and present, who have made this day possible. First on the list is Miss Dorothy McLeod. She has put much time and effort on this day to make it a success, and we want her to know just how much we appreciate her cooperation. Much credit also goes to these past leaders and winners of F-Day. Leaders for 1944: Erskinc Cour-ington and Gene Smith; Joe Mitchell and Jean Mackie; Tom Holdcrficld and Mary Farr Stone; Billy Spitznagel and Peggy Odom. Winners: Joe Mitchell and Jean Mackie. Leaders for 1945: Thco Jones and Martha Ellen Hardy; Jack Herlong and Mary Bledsoe; Percy Rogers and Joyce McGill; Ralph Howse and Marion Jackson. Winners: Jack Herlong and Mary Bledsoe. Leaders for 1946: Dorland Box and Angcline Nazarctian; Bobby Rittmann and Marie Brown; Carter Doyle and Marguerite Skinner; Benny Caines and Dorothy West. Winners: Carter Dovlc and Marguerite Skinner. This year our leaders arc Bill McArdle and Carolyn Endslcy; Dick McMurry and Ann McGinn; Clarence Lowery and Roth Andress; Rex Kelley and Jane Shaw. LEADERS at Captain and Co-captain Editor of Annual Gilley Winner Miss Valentine Editor of Hi-Life FAIRFIELD HIGH Who's Who in High School Register Citizenship Girl Beta President Thespian President Senior Class President CHEERLEADERS •’in Row: Rex Kelly, Billy Kirkland. Second Rou-: Charlene Allen, Iva Pearl Parsons. June Wyatt. Third Row: Betty Scott, Blondie Scott. Jane Logan. Left to Right: Blondie Scott. Charlene Allen. Jane Logan. Iva Pearl Parsons, June Wyatt, Sam Wallace, Hazel Lowery, Betty Scott. Croup I: June Wyatt, Rex Kelly, Iva Pearl Parsons, Billy Kirkland, Blondie Scott,, Jane Logan, Betty Scott. Group 2: June Wyatt. Blondie Scott. Iva Pearl Parsons, Rex Kelly, Jane Logan, Betty Scott, Billy Kirkland Group ): June Wyatt, Rex Kelly, Betty Scott, Blondie Scott, Jane l.ogan, Billy Kirkland, Iva Pearl Parsons Group 4: Betty Scott, Blondie Scott, Jane Logan, Hoyt Beckworth SNAPSHOTS Left to Right: 1. Bunn ... 2. Fashionable . . fied ... 6. Buddies ... 7. Thai ia .y feeling . . . 10. Wow! 3. School-boy . . . 4. Lil ... 5. Satis-8. Big Wheels ... 9. Let me ride . . . Left to Right: 1. Ginny” ... 2. Little Devil” ... 5. Working? ... 4. Arthur and Helen . . . S. Forever ... 6. Beauties??? ... 7. Mother's little helper ... 8. Going my way? ... 9. Jane and June ... 10. The gang ... 11. Studious? ... 12. Little Nick. SNAPSHOTS l.uir to Right: 1. The Big Feed ... 2. Jeanic” . . . Toughic ... 4. Guys . . . T Right here ... 6. Just us ... 7. ’’Boots’ ... 8. Big Baby ... 9. Sailing. Sailing! . . . 10. I his one stumps us . . . 11. Smiles ... 12. Big Event. Left to Righi: 1. Can you? ... 2. Acc ... 3. Brothers ... 4. Handsome Brute . . . 5. Two of a kind ... 6. Anne Ruth’s Twin ... 7. Comfortable? ... 8. Our pal . . . 9. Hungry? ... 10. Bundle of Love ... 11. Toot-toot. SNAPSHOTS Left to Right: 1. Past-time ... 2. Eagcr-bcavcrs ... 3. Lonesome ... 4. Smile now . . . J. Oh. well ... 6. Greenville visitors ... 7. Look out now! ... 8. Man is brother to a mule! ... 9. Girls from mars. I fft to Right: 1. Sloppy ... 2. Ancestral?? ... 3. Blondic ... 4. Pals ... 3. Waiting for someone? ... 6. •’Pep’ ... 7. Cheesecake ... 8. Happy ... 9. Where's Alvin? . . . 10. Guess who ... 11. Friendship. ■ • ■ AUTOGRAPHS ADVERTISERS WIMBERLY AND THOMAS HARDWARE CO., INC BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA SPORTING GOODS DEPT. Everything for Every Sport A picture always Kelps bring back fond memories. As you will want to keep your graduation portraits forever, so will you want to mark with a photograph all the important events in your life. 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