Fairfield High School - Crucible Yearbook (Fairfield, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1948 volume:

PRESENTING Every fall a new class enters Fairfield High School. Four years later they emerge, ready to enter into new environs either in educational fields or in the business world. The high school may he compared to a crucible, the freshmen to the raw material, and the graduating seniors to the finished product. The senior class of HUS present their CRUCIBLE and hope it will serve as a reminder of their last year at Fairfield High School. CRUCIBLE of 1948 THE SENIOR CLASS OF FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL FAIRFIELD, ALABAMA DEDICATION . . . And we—to paraphrase a familiar Biblical quotation— increased in wisdom, and stature, and in favour with God and man.” This growth is due not so much to our own initiative as to the insistence on the part of our teachers that certain i cr-tinent ideals and principles be instilled within us. We feel that one of our teachers. esj ecially, has guided us during our high school years. With grateful hearts, therefore, we proudly, though humbly, ded'cate this twenty-third volume of the CRUCIBLE to Miss Loi.A Cl.ARKK Seldom have so many owed so much to one. 3L SUPERINTENDENT Just knowing that Mr. Nunn is in his office, willing and ready to help us when we need him. is a never-failing comfort. Mr. Nunn has endeared himself especially to the Annual Staff by his unfailing and untiring efforts to secure the solvency of the 1948 CRUCIBLE. MR G. VIRGII. XU XX Unstinting in effort . . . Unfaltering in leadership . . . Unexcelled in achievement . . . Left to right: DR. B. S. CARPENTER. MR. K. W. KERRY, DR. C. J. DONA I. D. MR. C. J. SMITHSON MR. C. C KELLEY VL PRINCIPAL Mis untiring coo])eration with all of us at Fairfield High School; his unending efforts to make this annual the success we think it is; his smiling determination to make this school better in every way every year—all these admirable qualities characterize “our Mr. Holding.’’ MR. SAMl’Kl. HOI.DINT. The faculty need no laurels handed to them—they amply earn their own. We students may not always express our gratitude, but it is there—hidden under our indifferent attitudes. We think our faculty is “tops”. THK KACTLTY PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Wright arc seldom seen but often felt! We can’t detail our indebtedness to them, but we know if they were not there, we would feel the loss keenly. They are ablv assisted by Ann Smith and Jimmie f«ou Riley. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE Next to Mr. Bolding, Mrs. Spitz” is the most important person in our school. She issues passes, signs tardy notices, and sometimes saves us from Mr. Holding’s wrath! She is ably assisted by a handpicked corps of heljjers. MRS. SPITZ NAGI.E DORIS WHITE CATHERINE W TSON CHARLOTTE McLEROY JOANNE DEAN SARA SMITH MARY C. McCRORiE MRS. “SPITZ Mr. Henry Aston Miss Joy Box Mrs. Ruth H. Kmfixckh Mrs. Evelyn Imqi'ktt Miss I.oi.a Clarke Miss Ritii Horn Miss Anna Ria Davis Miss Alma Hays Howell DL FACULTY MR. IIEXRV ASTON Bachelor of Arts, Birmingham-Southern College BlOLOC.Y, GENERAL SC IENCE. MATH MISS JOY BOX Livingston State Teachers College Bachelor of .Iris. Birmingham-Southern College Graduate Study, University of Mabama English. History MISS LOLA CLARKE Bachelor of Arts. Birmingham-Southern College English MISS ANNA RIA DAVIS Bachelor of Arts. Central College. Missouri Graduate Study. University of Alabama English MRS. RUTH H. EM FINGER Bachelor of Arts. University of Mabama Speech. Dramatics MRS. EVELYN FIOCETT Bachelor of Science. M.S.C.W. Science MISS RUTH HORN Bachelor of Music, Birmingham Conservatory of Music Bachelor of Music Education. Birmingham-Southern College Music Education. University of Wisconsin Music MISS ALMA HAYS HOWELL Bachelor of Arts, Birmingham-Southern College Master of Arts. Vanderbilt University French, Typing, English at FAIRFIELD MRS. LOUISE W. Hl'KBS Bachelor of Arts. University of Alalmmn Algebra. Geometry. General Math MISS VIRGINIA JOHNSTON Bachelor of Science. University of Alabama Master of Arts. University of Alabama Mathematics MR. EUGENE G. JORDAN Shenvocxl School of Music, Chicago Director of Bands MR. WILLIAM R. McKINNON Bachelor of Science, Alabama Polytechnic Institute Veteran’s Administration MISS DOROTHY McLEOD Bachelor of Science. Alabama College Science. Physical Education MRS. NADINE E. PHILLIPS Bachelor of Arts, University of Alabama Master of Arts. University of Alalxama Home Economics MRS. JKUTIA PRATT Bachelor of Arts. Birmingham-Southern College and Peabody HISTORY MR. ARTHUR ROUTLEDGE .Malania Polytechnic institute Machine Shop Mrs. I.oi isk V. Hi bus Miss Virginia Johnston Mr. Kugine Jordan Mr. William McKinnon Miss Pokothv McI.kod Mrs. Naoink K. Phillips Mrs. Jeptiia Pkatt Mr. Arthur Koi it kdgk F A C U L T Y MISS MARY GLEE SHARPE Bachelor of Arts. Birmingham Southern College Commkrcial Department MISS DOROTHY THOMPSON Bachelor of .Iris, Birmingham-Southern College I)ivkrsjfiri Occupations MR. LOY O. VAUGHAN Bachelor of Arts. Birmingham-Southern College Head Coach, Science, Physical Education MR. BENJAMIN WEAVER Bachelor of Arts. Master of Arts, University of Alabama History. Stage Crew Chairman MRS. ANNIE GLENN WOOD Bachelor of Science. Master of Arts. Peabody College Librarian Miss Mary Gi.ee Sharpe Miss Dorothy Thompson Mr. Benjamin Weaver Mr. Loy O. Vaughan Mrs. Annie Glenn Wood CLASSES Andrfav Bradley Ann Smith Edwin att Jack Popf. DL SENIOR OFFICERS President Andrew Bradley I 'ire-President A N« S mitii S are lory V.dwis Watts Treasurer Jack Pope tablished as an annual affair. Xow we are seniors moving close to the end of four happy years. As dignified seniors, we have passed a pleasant and eventful year. We broke all records when we reached the $2338 mark in our fall magazine campaign. Andrew Bradley was our able president. James Catsban made a wonderful football captain. So, with fond memories and sad farewells, we yield our places to the Class of 1949. May their last year at Fairfield High School Ik as happy and as successful as ours has been. As we entered high school, in 1944. we knew we were headed for four years of hard work but also f � r many pleasant events. Many of our classmates liecame outstanding the first year. In our sophomore year a number of us were admitted to the Dramatic Club. We presented a comedy, “What A Life, which was a great succes. As we moved into our junior year many of us went out for football. l aseball, and other school activities. )ne of us was selected to represent our school in the “Battle Tour of Washington. I). C- later es- Lucia Maf. Allen Barbara Harnett Hoyt Beckworth Doris Smith Bice Frances Ruth Box Andrew Braih.ey Don Brooks Carolyn Burton Claudia Carpenter James Catsban Kiciiard Catsban SENIORS LUCIA MAE ALLEN—Student Council 2; Beta Club 3. 4: Hi-Life 4: French Club 2. 3; Office Assistant 3. BARBARA BA UN K I T—Cheerleader 4: Who’s Who 4: French Club 2, 3; Crucible; Choir 1. 2, 3. 4: Girls and Mixed F'nsetnble 3. 4. HOYT BKCKWORTH—Cheerleader 2, 4: Thespians 3. 4 ; Junior Hi-Y 2: Hi-Y 4; Choir 1. 2. 3. 4. DORIS SMITH BICE—Who's Who 4; Beamy 4; Crucible 4; Student Council 4; Secretary 4; lli-Life Staff 2, 4. FRANCES RUTH BOX—Beta Club 4; Thespians 4; Thespian Play 4; Crucible 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Girls Ensemble 3. 4. ANDREW BRADLEY -Navy; Senior Class President 4; Football 3, 4; Alternate Captain 4; F-Cluh 3. 4. DON BROOKS—Football 4 CAROLYN BCRTON—Miss Homecoming 3: Beauty 4; Crucible 4: Thespians 3; Girls Ensemble 2. 3, 4; Hi-Life Staff 3. 4; F-Day 4. CLAUDIA CARPENTER—D. O. 3, 4. JAMES CATSBAN—Football 3. 4; Captain 4; F-Club 3, 4; President 4; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Choir 4. RICHARD CATSBAN—Football 2, 3: Jr Hi-Y 2; Stage Crew 2, 3, 4. Hetty Chastain Mary Chastain Virginia Cowley Don Curl Alvin Dempsey Louise Duke BF.TTY CHASTAIN—Girl Reserves 2; IX O. Club 3. 4; Vice-President 4. MARY CHASTAIN—Girl Reserves 1: D. O. Club 3. 4. ROBERT COATS—Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; F-Club 3. 4; President Student Body 4. BILL COURINGTON—Footbal 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 1. 2, 3. 4; Stage Crew 2. 3. 4; F-CIub 3, 4; Hi-Life Staff 4. VIRGINIA COWLEY—Red Cross Council 3. 4; D. O. Club 3. 4; Library Assistant 2. DON CURL MARGARET DAVIS—D. O. Club 3. Robert Coats Bill Courington Margaret Davis Joanne Dean John Edmonson Roberta Flbtchei JOANNE DEAN—Class President 3; Glee Club 1. 2: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves 1: Commercial Club 4. ALVIN DEMPSEY—Who’s Who 4; Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; President 4; Football 3. 4: F-Club 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4. LOUISE DUKE-D. E. 3, 4; Pep Squad 1. 2. JOHN EDMONSON—D. O. Club 3. 4; Hi-Y 1, 2; Stage Crew 1. 2: Red Cross Council 1, 2; Class Officer 3. ROBERTA FLETCHER-Band 1. 2: Commercial Club 3; D. O. Club 4; Girl Reserves 1. 2; Y-Teens 3. 'aw. Gardner Jack Grahov Alex Harvey Connie Gates Emmett Griffin Gene Hayes eccy Gilmore Joan Hamm Dixie Hodges Frances Glasscock Jean Harper James Hodges SENIORS CARL GARDNER—D. O. 3, 4; President 4. CONNIE GATES—Football 3. 4: Baseball 3: Student Council 3; Junior Class Play 3; Junior Ili-Y 1. 2. PEGGY GILMORE—D. O. Club 3. 4. FRANCES GLASSCOCK—D. O. Club 3. 4; Pep Squ3d 1. JACK GRADDY— Football 1. 3. 4; Basketball 3; Baseball 3. 4; Ili-Y 3; F-Club 3. 4. EMMETT GRIFFIN—Red Cross Council 2. JOAN HAMM—Student Council 4; Red Cross Council 3. 4; Girl Reserves 1. 2: Y-Teens 3. 4: Commercial Club 3, 4. JEAN HARPER—Girl Reserves 2. 3; Commercial Club 3. 4; Student Council 4: Junior Class Play 3; Crccihle 4. ALEX HARVEY—Band 2 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Hi-Life Editor 4; Basketball 3. 4; Junior Qass Play 3. GENE HAYES—Choir 2. 3. 4; Student Director 4; Bovs' Quartet 3. 4: Variety Show 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3. DIXIE HODGES—Girl Reserves 2; Y-Teens 3. 4: Red Cross Council 3; Citizenship Club President 4. JAMES HODGES—Football 1. 2. 3. 4; F-Clab X 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 2. Betty Holder Bill Ingram Roy Jayne Tommy Jones Mary La Russa Andrew Lay Edna Mae Lovett Hazel Lowery Kenneth Lytle Martha Sue Macon Barbara Mandy Maggie Marino HAZEL LOWERY—Ctrl Reserves 1. 2; Y-Teens 2. 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Favorite 4; Who’s Who 4. KENNETH LYTLE—Football 3. 4; F-Cluh 3. 4: Basketball 3. 4; Hi-Y Play 2; Crucible staff 4. MARTHA SUE MACON—Girl Reserves 1. 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; Red Cross Council 1; Library Assistant 3, 4; Choir 4; Variety Show 4. BARBARA MANDY—Red Cross Council 2: Thespians 4: Beta Club 3. 4: Girl Reserves 1: Girl’. State Representative 3. MAGGIE MARINO—Majorette 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4: D. E. 3. 4. BETTY HOl.DER-Red Cross Council 3. 4. BILL INGRAM—D. O. 3, 4; Hi-Y 2. ROY JAYNE—I--Club 3. 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4: Basketball 3. 4: Crucible 4. TOMMY JONES—Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Crew 1. 2, 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3; President 3: Junior Class Play 3; Business Manager Hi-Life 4. MARY LA RUSS A—GirL Glee Club 1: Y-Teens 3; D. O. Club 4. ANDREW LAY—Beta Club 3. 4; Thespians 4; Senior Hi-Y 4; Hi-Life Staff 4. EDNA MAE LOVETT—Commercial Club 4; French Club 1. 2: Speech Club 1. 2. Margaret Ann Martin DELORES MI DDLETON Wan pa Oden Joyce Matzat Kay mono Morton I'.HCCK O'NkAI. Mary Catherine McCrorie Jack Nei„sox Saihe Etta Parsons Lawrence Meskiu. Mary Norton Caroi.yn Pfau SENIORS MARGARET ANN MARTIN—Girl Reserves I. 2: Hi-l.ife 1, 3; Miss Homecoming 4; Hcautv 4; Cheerleader 4. JOYCE MATZAT—Speech Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Red Cross Council 3, 4; I). O. Club 3. 4. MARY CATHERINE McCRORIE—Thespians 1. 2, 3. 4: Hi-Life -1; Crucible staff 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4: Thespian Play 2. 4; Junior Class Play 3. LAWRENCE MESKILL—Football 3. 4; Baseball 3; K-Club 3. 4; D. O. Club DOLORES MIDDLETON—Choir 3. 4; Library Assistant 4; Variety Show 3. 4; Red Cross Council 3. RAYMOND MORTON—Beta Club 3. 4; Citizenship Club 3, 4; Choir 1. 2. 3. 4: Boy’s State 3: Boys Ensemble 3, 4. JACK NELSON—D. O. Club 3. 4; Class Officer 4. MARY NORTON—Girl Reserves 1. 2; Hi-Life Staff 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Who’s Who 4. WANDA ODEN—Citizenship Club 4; Library Assistant 3, 4. BRUCH O’NEAL—Football 3. 4: Basketball 3. 4: Baseball 3. 4; F-Club 4; Hi-Y 4. SADIE ETTA PARSOXS-Girl Reserves 1: Red Cross Council 1. 4; Choir 1. 3, 4; Glc Gab 1; Y-Tccns 3, 4. CAROLYN PFAt—Beta Club 3. 4: Vice-President 4: Home Room President 3. 4; Girl Reserves 2: Y-Tccns 3: Superintendent’s Office Assistant 3 Nto Phillips Ethel Roberts Mary Ruth Sansom Joyce Piper Louise Robins Hetty Scott Jack Pope I.arky Russell Douglas Silvers Jimmie Lou Riley Richard Sanders Ann Smith NED PHILLIPS—D. O. Club 3, 4. JOYCE PIPER—Beta Club 3. 4; Treasurer 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Vice-President 4. JACK POPE—Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4: Baseball 2: Hi-Y 2; F-Club 3. 4. JIMMIE LOU RILEY—Red Cross Council 1. 2: Girl Reserves 1, 2: Y-Tccns 3. 4; Speech Club 1; Superintendent's Office Assistant 4; Girl Reserves Treasurer 2. ETHEL ROBERTS—Glee Club 1; Red Cross Council 2. 3; Thespians 4; Thespian Play 4: Y-Tccns 4. LOUISE ROBINS—Band 4; Y-Tccns 3, 4; President 4; Girl Reserves 2; Citizenship Club 4; French Club 2; Student Council Vice-President 4. LARRY RUSSELL—Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 1. 2, 4. RICHARD SANDERS—Hi-Y 1. 2: D. O. 3. 4. MARY RUTH SANSOM—Girl Reserves 1. 2: Y-Teens 3, 4; Choir 1. 2, 3. 4; Thespians 3. 4; Citizenship Club 4: Crucible Staff 4. BETTY SCOTT—Editor Crucible 4: Cheerleader 2. 3. 4: Head Cheerleader 4: Who’s Who 4: F-Day Leader 4. DOUGLAS SILVERS—D. O. 4. ANN SMITH—Girl Reserves 1. 2: President 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; Crucible Staff 4. L- J. Stewart Claire Ann Walker Doris White Kokkrt Trimble Mattie Frances W. Ann W'ilson Johnny Vodantis Edwin Watts Betty Jane Wilson William Vo well Bethel Wheeler Joyce Woodall SENIORS L. J. STEWART—Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3, 4: Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT TRIMBLE -Hi-Y 3; Football 3, 4; Baseball 2; F-Club 4; Sta«c Crew 3. 4. JOHNNY VODANTIS—Basketball 3. 4; French Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Crucible Staff 4; Hi-Life Staff 4. WILLIAM VOWEL—Hi-Y 2, 3; F-Club 3. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; B team Coach 4. CLAIRE ANN WALKER—Y-Tccns 3. 4; Band 3: Citizenship Club 4; Library Assistant 4; Hi-Life Staff 3. MATTIE FRANCES WALKER—Girl Reserves 2; Y-Tccns 3. 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Citizenship Club 3, 4; Pep Squad 1, 2. EDWIN W A TTS—Basket ha 11 3; Football 3. 4; Baseball 3; Beta Club 3, 4; President 4; F-Club 4. BETHEL WHEELER—Football 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4; F-Club 3. 4. DORIS WH ITE—Commercial Club 3. 4; Y-Teens 3. ANN WILSON—Thespians 4; Thespian Play 4; Junior Class Play 3; Girl Reserves 1; Y-Teens 4; Hi-Life Staff 4. BETTY JANE WILSON—Y-Tccns 4: Choir 4; Citizenship Club 4; Mixed Ensemble 4. JOYCE WOODALL—Hi-Life Staff 4: Crucible Staff 4; Girl Reserves 1. 2; Y-Tcens 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; President 4: Choir 1, 2. 3, 4; Who's Who 4. VHVHHVfl GXV 71X710 rlTQ ptU xxv (ixv Aafloa AMYYi UXV xoa D$9f0Ji 171 Ml a.W AKNlf ’wr ’’M AJJ.7IH (IXV XIA'l inn'mm djo-v J)VJ° j ,nt J,J°y=! SlHOtl UNV AOM r,M(r nr i' w XAOH CINV 31J. .LVIV OWl BENNY BRADLEY BILLY ANDERSON JOAN OWIN' JUNIOR OFFICERS President Vice-President. Secretary-T reasurcr Benny Bradley Billy Anderson Joan Gwin J f yon were to ask any member of the Junior Class what their aim was for next year, he would almost surely reply “To make the school better and to be the best senior class Fairfield High School has ever had.” If that is what they want, everyone can just sit back and watch them do it. Why? This class is made up of leaders. The Gilley winner was a junior, the delegate from the Birmingham area to the Red Cross conference in California this summer is a junior, the representative from our school on the Citizenship tour was a junior—in short, they’re already well-versed in carrying the resjjonsibilities that go with the privileges of being “big dogs.” Not only are they leaders in that sense, but they have an exceptionally good scholastic record and, to round out their personalities, some of our best athletes are in the junior class. Therefore we, the seniors of 1948 feel sure that we are leaving Fairfield High School in good hands when we relinquish our places to the senior class of 1949. D,I JUNIORS First Roiv: Billy Anderson, Betty Ann An-grisano, George Benson, Sybil Blackwell, Charlotte Blalock, Betty Bondurant. Second Roiv: Benny Bradley. Herbert Brush. Mona Bryant, Albert Caines, Murray Causey, Charles Clardy. Third Row: Bill Contes, Jack Crawford, Frank Crunk, Walter Day, Ruth Ann De-vcnvns, Dorothy Edmonson. Fourth Row: Douglas Elwcll, Catherine Es- slinger, Robert Estock, William Estock. Peggy Fletcher, Billy Goddard. JUNIORS First Roil : Kay Griffin, Joan Gwin, Caro- lyn Harkins. Ruth Harmon, Billy Harper, Jimmy Henry. Second Roto: Evelyn Hoklerfield. Gene Hol- lifield, Judy Holmes. Johnny Hood, June Jackson, Vernon Joiner. Third Roiv: Betty Joyce Jordan, Cornelia Kemp, Ann Kendrick, Peggy Lacey. Lewis Hide, George Lindbergh. Fourth Row: Julia Long, Tommy McLaughlin. Marjorie McLellan, Bobby McLeroy. Bill McMurrv, Billy Me Neely. JUNIORS First Rotv: Donald McRae, Billy Maxwell. Irene Meskill, Leoita Miller. Alan Moor, Eugene Parker. Second Row: Laura Parker, Leroy Parker. Ann Powell. Evelyn Sanders. Carolyn Self. Betty Jo Smith. hird Roto: John Speer, Jean Rae Spence. Jean Stone, James Strickland, Merman Tillman. Lionel Trucks. Fourth Rote. Joyce eitch, June Warren. Catherine Watson. Jimmy Weaver. Mervl White. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS What time the Sophomores aren't “lording it over the lowly Freshmen, yon will see them at every activity this school offers. Our most outstanding girl swimmer for the F-Day activities was a sophomore; the best actress in the Tournament of Plays was a sophomore: some of the best players on our football. basketball, and liaseball teams were sophomores. Although they have been in high school but two years, their academic record shows they have their more serious side. With the background they have already, this class will progress and climb to the top. ' Tommy Xlwnally Joan White Joe Barkley D,I SOPHOMORES Hetty I-OU Bondurant Clifford Hyhd William Cassady Jack Deloach Selmf.r Heller George Tyus Hill John Edward Hood Vernon Joiner Ralph Parsons Jo Ann Sawls Hetty Jo Smith Foster Taylor Dorothy Edmonson Herbert Eancher Peggy Fletcher Gerald Eorshee Rose Marie Maenza Eugene Matthiku Joe Nkf.laxd Thomas A. Nunn ally Vernon Thornton N at Tortorice Mary Lou West Sponsor— Mrs. Wood D,L SOPHOMORES V INCKNT AKGRISAXO JOH Barkkly Martha Barnes Johnny Bledsoe Braxton Bonds Elaine Clark I.odena Clayton Ferrell (Cox Gkraldink Crumptox Comer Culpeppar Jack Farabee Margaret Grady Helen Guthrie Billy Harper Patsy Hodges Seth Box Frances Brown Anne Ray Cartlbdge Gilbert Casey Carolyn Curl Peggy Dlulls Joan Donnelly Robin Ellison Gayle Holly field J ea n n ettk Rodgkrson Betty Williams Sponsor—Miss Box D, I S O P H o MORES Carrik Mae Lee John Ray Penny PEGGY S.MIT HERMAN Peggy Lowers Barbara Piper Cornelia Vance V1 RC.l NIA MaEN .A Jack Kiddle James Vernon Mary Si r Martin Lena Mae Rizzo Jerry Watson Xa.vcy Maze Doris Rushing Melba Watts Hilly Roy Merrku CiEORC.F. SaRINOPOILOS Joan White Charlotte McLeroy Sylvia Sawyer Mary Jo Wiggins Ann Jean McIlvried I’red Short Robert Williams Martha Mae Neely C.enk Smith Clyde Wood Robert 1’arsons Faye Smith Sponsor Mrs. Km finger TEDDY WOODSIDK HAROI,D DAVIS PAT VALLELY FRESHMAN OFFICERS It has been said “there is nothing new under the sun” but the freshmen class at Fairfield High School has set out— with a bang!—to disprove this theory. We saw their dramatic ability displayed when we sat back and watched the Freshman-Sophomore play take first place in the annual Tournament of Plays. Everywhere you go. you will find these innocent little creatures there first. We’re expecting great things from these new students. In 1951. when they are “the Seniors.” ready to take the world by storm, we hope to be able to say. “We knew them when ...” Jhe F R E S H M E N Jimmik Cable Harrell Davis Carolyn Hatcher Yvonne Marsh John McKenzie Sue McNutt Betty Stewart Jimmie Ann Ward Robert Watkins John Jayne Jean Jones Mabf.l Lois Measlkt James Rowe K atii f.ri n k Sanders Katherine Sayers John Scogin Jimmie Williamson Gettis Woodall Sponsor—. I r . Asto n VL FRESHMEN Walter Mansell Barium Gail Bridges, Shirley Jean Ruckle Ira Leonard Burley. Jr.. Robert Edgar Bur-rell. Clarence R . � Canter, Jr.. Joseph Thomas Carpenter. Thomas Ralph Cowden. Jr., Walter Crawford Cox. Ramond Custred, Jt.. Lois lM h . Jerry Louise Kart. Thomas Ed ward Karp, lUrfura Ann Klwell, Marion llcnua Faneber, Mary Jo Gagliano, Donald Gardner. James I'ickin Gate . Jean Grady. Kobbin Jean Gray. Thomas Grifftn. John Haget. Jr., I kiih Karl Hme. Rarlara Jean llixlxn, Marie Maggie Ingram. Virginia Ruth Janie . Eugenia I j� vender. Jamr lavrmlrr, Jr.. 5 H n� e—Mrv tluhtu. Cecil Gobcr, Gwendolyn June . Charlotte Kennedy. Mary Will Kilgore, Barbara Jean Lacey, John I-ampkin, Edward Lusk. Dorothy Maples. Kenneth Mauldin, llobliy McLellan. Victor Miranda. Sidney Morgan, Lucilc Nail. Gloria Nee-land. Hilly Nelson. Mildred June O'Neill, Donald Karl Fenny. William Thomas Prescott. Janie Thomas Prince, WUliam Daniel Rainey. William Raymond Register, William Harold Robinson, Charles Walter Sanders, Betty Karlinc Spence. Frances Evelyn Style-. Donald Patrick Valldy, Mary Jac •incline Weaver. John Julian William . Kenneth Woodside . Virginia Yarbrough. Sfimto Miss McLeod. ACTIVITIES Jke 19 4 8 BETTY SCOTT. Editor HAZEL LOWERY. Business Manager The Crucible had the wind and the rain in its hair before it came off the press tiiis time. Delays l ecause of rain in taking group pictures, delays because of staff changes, and delays because of Miss Clarke’s illness—all of these and more contributed to the seemingly eminent downfall of all the hopes of the Crucible staff. But thanks to the co-operation of a faithful few, the staff finally whipped together the editorial side of the Crucible. Last year there was a drastic change for the better in the make-up of the Crucible. This year we have tried not only to carry out that improvement, but to make the annual bigger, better, and more memorable. We have tried to present a true picture of life at Fair-field High School, endeavoring always to keep the proper perspective on things. Especial thanks go to Mr. Nunn and Mr. Bolding. Without Mr. Xunit's invaluable help in securing ads and without Mr. Holding's constant supervision over the annual staff in general and the annual itself in particular, we would never have been able to present this history of our 1948 school year. This is the yearbook of the Fairfield High School student body—the result of a long, hard labor to give you our best—the 1948 Crucible. C R U C •7- SPONSORS The 1948 Crucible was particularly fortunate this year in having two of our most able teachers as co-sponsors. Miss Lola Clarke and Miss Alma Mays Howell both co-0] erated with the annual staff in every instance. We extend our heartiest thanks to these two teachers for all their time and effort spent to make this twenty-third volume a resounding success. STAFF .Assistant Editor Frances Box Asst. Business Manager Ann Smith Era ure Editor Mary C. McCrorie Class Editor Petey Lytle Club Editor Doris Bice Sports Editor Roy J YNE Asst. Sports Editor Bill McMurry Art Editor Mary Ruth Saxsom Junior Representative Joax Gwix Photographer Billy Anderson Photographer Johnny Vodaxtis Typist Barbara Barnett Typist Carolyn Burton Typist ----- Jean Harper Typist Carolyn Pfau Typist Joyce Woodall LIFE IZditor ALEX HARVEY Alex Ilarvey, the editor-in-chief, has proved to Ik a real newspaperman at heart. 11 is editorials have caused many changes around Fairfield High. He saw to it that the Hi-Life was on the job at every Fairfield function. The Hi-Life again sjxmsored the Tournament of Plays, which proved to Ik as successful as last year. The Hi-Life also siwn-sored the Miss Valentine contest which was won by Carolyn Burton. She was presented a corsage of pink carnations and a sterling silver bracelet. The Hi-Life will continue to grow and improve with each coming year. The Hi Life is something that Fairfield will never lx. without. The spark in the dynamite of the Hi-Life Staff was their s]M nsor. Miss Anna Ria Davis. Her constant Encouragement and guidance made pos-sible the many editions of the Hi-Life. Sponsor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor MISS ANNA RIA DAVIS DONALD McRAK HERBERT BRUSH TAFF Strickland Box Woodall Warren Stone Thrashkm Anderson Vodantis Allen Beckworth Grahov Maxwell Burton Bice T ILL MAN McCkokik THE STAFF Feature Editor. James Strickland; Assistant Sports Editor, Sktii Box: Social Editor, Joyce Woodall; Social Editor, June Warren; Reporter, Jean Stone; Staff Secretary. Mary Thrasher; Photographer, Billy Anderson; Photographer, Johnny Vodantis: Advertising Manager, Lucia Mae Allen: Advertising Manager, Hoyt Beck- worth ; Circulation. Jack Graddy; Circnla tion. Bill Maxwell: Exchange Editor, Car oi.yn Burton; Typist. Doris Bice: Publication, Herman 'Pill-man; Assistant Easiness T 1anager. Mary C. McCroriE. BUSINESS MANAGER TOMMY JONES The business staff of the lli-I.itc thi year was in the capable hands of Tommy Jones. Tommy kept the hooks, helj ed with articles, made financial ends meet—and then some. OL student We like to think that the Student Council. the governing body of our school, functions as a democracy. It is composed of a president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and representatives from each homeroom. The Student Council had its beginning in the year 1942 with John Abernathy as president. It was originated to aid the faculty by setting up a constitution by which the students must abide. The Council has full charge of the assembly programs, directs fire drills, and controls student activities. The Council has successfully interpreted the opinions of the student body in matters of importance for six years. We arc very proud of this fact. The president and the vice-president must have a scholastic average of B and the secretary-treasurer must have a scholastic average of C. About a month before election time, campaign managers for each candidate circulate jxititions among the students. When election day finally rolls around, everyone is in a fighting spirit. Rivalry is increased bv the campaign managers giving out favors at the door to insure votes for their candidate. The polls are open until 3:00 that same afternoon. Besides learning government and citizenship from text books, the student needs to put to a practical usage his knowledge so that it can be evidenced that the democratic form of government is the only form of government for us. For proper guidance along these lines, the student government should rely on the aid and counselling of faculty advisors. They are this year. Miss Joy Box. Mrs. Kvelvn Fiquett, Mrs. Louise Hubbs. President BOBBY COATS Vice-President LOUISE ROBIN’S Secrctarx-Treasurer DORIS BICiv COUNCIL First row, left to right: Louise Robins Lucille Nail, Joan lianim, Ann Smith, Jean Harper. Jean Stone, Kitty Curl, Claire Walker, Jackie Piper. Second row: Herbert Brush, Petcy Lytic, Walter Bowman, Bobby Coats, Doris Bice, Bill Maxwell, Benny Bradley, Mary Ruth Sansoni, Geraldine Crumpton. Third row: Mrs. Huhbs. Miss Box. Mrs Fiquctt. Gottis Woodall, Ty Hill. The second annual Homecoming Day was an eagerly awaited event. Friendship Week was another activity for which the Student Council was responsible. Bobby Coats, the president of the Student Council, has led the Fairfield student body through another successful year. Louise Robins, the vice-president, has given to the students a variety of excellent assembly programs. These programs included films, both educational and for amusement, and entertainment by various dubs and classes. Louise has brought various speakers to the school with talks that have proved beneficial to the students. Congratulations. Student Council, for the efficient work you did in listening to the voice of the students. LEADERS at The leaders at Fairfield High School are all that the name implies. We think our leaders personify American youth of today. Positions of leadership did not just fall into the laps of these students—they had to earn them by ability, reputation, and hard work. ALEX HARVEY Editor of the Ili-Life JIM MY WEAVER President of Thespian Troupe 491 I BETTY SCOTT Editor of the Ckt'ciBi.K ANN SMITH Citizenship Cirl FAIRFIELD ☆ ANDREW BRADI.EY President of the Senior Class These i eople are not all the leaders we have at Fairfield High School. They are merely some of the ones who are most in the spotlight. Practically everyone in this school either is already a recogn’zed leader, or else has abilities for potential leadership. However, we think that these people have worked hard to attain these honors. and deserve some special commendation besides that which we all feel in our hearts for them. First roiv: Ann Powell, Charlotte Blalock, Judy Holmes, Mary Ruth Sansom, Man McCroric. Frances Box, Cornelia Kemp. Barbara Mandy, Peggy Lacey, Carrie Mae Lee. Second row: Evelyn Holder field, Barbara Piper, Ann Wilson, Carolyn Hatcher. Jean Stone, Jimmy Weaver, Sybil Blackwell. Betty .Jo Smith. George Benson, Mrs. Entfingcr Third row: Hoyt Bcckworth, Herman Tillman, Vernon Thornton. Herbert Brush. Billy Harper, Andrew Lay. Billy Estock, Jack Crawford, Jack Farabee Bobby Coats. THESPIAN TROUPE The Troupe, whose aim it is to promote dramatics in our high school, has been very busy this year. The first project of the year was the play, Pride and Prejudice. It was the first costume play that Fairfield High lias had in a numlxrr of years. This play had three sets, which added to the work and worry of the Thespians. The play was a huge success, due to the many long hours of hard work and the sleepless nights tliat were sj ent prewiring for it. The initiation, held at the fall banquet at the Highland Terrace Gardens, was just one of the many social events enjoyed by the members of the Thespian Troujjc. The Tournament of Plays, which consisted of three one-act plays, was sjxmsored In the Thespians, and the directors for the play were from the Troupe. The officers for the year were: Jimmy Weaver, I‘resident ; Ann Powell, icc-I3resident; Jack Crawford, Secretary, and Evelyn Holdcrficld, Treasurer. Through teamwork they have accomplished much—thanks to the officers and their wonderful sjxmsor, Mrs. Orizaba Emfingcr. COMMERCIAL CLUB The purpose of the Commercial Club is to focus interest upon the Commercial subjects at Fairfield High School. Members must have a B average in commercial subjects before they arc eligible for membership. For this reason. the club is composed of students who are not only interested in the club, ¥ but also in commercial work itself. Among the programs presented this year, the one demonstrating the electric calculator proved t be the most interesting. During “Education Week,” the members of the club participated in the assembly program which showed the' different departments of the school in action. Members of the club demonstrated the electric typewriter, the calculators. typewriters, comptometers, and educators. Not only does the Commercial Club have activities inside the school, but it has activities outside as well. In the fall, the club gave a theater party for its new initiates. The club’s float won second place in the I lomecoming parade. We are expecting even greater things from the Commercial Club next year. ¥ First rote: Edna Mac I.ovctt, Mary Ruth Sansom, Joyce Wood-alt, Doris Bicc, Frances Box. Second rmv. Mis: Shar|K Joyce Piper Evelyn Sanders, Carolyn Burton, Jean Harper. Third rmv: Mattie Walker, Barbara Barnett. Joanne Dean, Doris White. Ann Smith. Fourth row: Joan Hamm. Mary Thrasher, Claire Walker. Hazel I.owcry. BETA CLUB The Beta Club, which is the scholastic honor society at Fairfield High School, began the year with only ten members. Soon, however, ten other names were added to the roll. The new members, inducted by an impressive candlelight service in assembly, have given splendid service to the club and make bright promise for a good club next year. The major project for the year has been to complete the raising of funds for a memorial plaque, which was dedi- cated in assembly this spring. The club attended the Alabama Beta Convention at the Tutwiler Hotel in Birmingham March “ -( . On Talent Xight, ten members presented a short skit—“A Satire on the History of the Teaching of Drama. It won “honorable mention. Beta members have been prominent in all phases of 1‘airfield High School life: on the Hi-Life Staff, the Student Council, in Thespian work, and in various other activities of the year. First row Charlotte Blalock. Ann Powell. Judy Holmes. Frances Box. Ann Smith. Mary McCroric. Barbara Mainly, Joyce Piper, Kvclyn Holderfield. Second rote: Miss Davis, Raymond Morton. Jimmy Weaver. George Benson, Bobby Ivstock. Andrew Lay, Walter Day. Third row Edwin Watts. Eugene Parker. Bobby Coats, jimmy Strickland. Jack Crawford. Rirst Row Lawrence Mc kill, Jimmy Hodges Boy Jayne. Jack Pope, Albert Caines. Hobby Coats, Bill Me Murry, Alvin Dempsey. Second row: Herbert Brush, Lewis Lide. Bill Maxwell. Jack C.raddy, Bruce O'Neal. Douglas Klwell, Bobby Trimble. I.. J. Stewart. Petey Lvtlc. Third row: Joe Xecland. lidwin Walts. Andrew Bradley. Bennie Bradley, Marcel Fontaine, Ceorge Sarinopoutos. Bethel Wheeler, Coach Vaughan. F-CLUB The pur| ose of the F-Club i.s to promote leadership and sportsmanshi]) anions: the athletes at Fairfield High School. In order to be a member, boys must earn a letter in one of the three major sjxirts —football, baseball, or basketball. The I' -Club has very high ideals and standards. I‘'very boy must live up t � them while he is in school. Through the cooperation and interest of the officers who are: President, Nick Catsban: Vice-President, Andrew Bradley: Secretary-treasurer, Benny Bradley, and with the help of all of its members, we think the club has achieved its purpose. The F-Club is now in its second year. Its immediate project is to raise money for a barbecue to lx given at the end of the year honoring all the athletes in Fairf eld High School. First rout: Dorothy Edmond son, Betty Lou Bondurant. Louise Robins, Ann Wilson. Mary Ruth Sansom, Joyce Woodall, Carolyn Burton. Charlotte Blalock, Evelyn Hol-dcrfield, Marjorie McLcllan, Sue Kelley. Second row: Miss Johnston. Ann Kendrick, Peggy Lacey, Margaret Martin. Jean Slone. Sadie Parsons. Jimmie Lou Riley, Mattie Walker, Betty Jane Wilson. Third row: Doris Bice. Martha Macon. Frances Box, Evelyn Sanders. Ann Smith. Dixie Hodges. Betty Scott. Fourth rote: Claire Walker, Joan Hamm. June Warren, Hazel Lowery. DELTA Y Through the years the junior organizations of the YWCA, the Y-Teens, have had as their goal, service. This year the Delta Y-Teens, whose members arc junior and senior girls, CHI Y- This club, a sister organization of the 1 c!ta Y-Teens. is composed of freshmen and sophomores. Members strive to prepare themselves to live worthy adult lives through Christian -TEENS have served itt many ways under the capable leadership of their President, Louise Robins; Vice-President, Ann Smith; Secretary, Doris Bice; and Treasurer. Saidee Parsons. TEENS service. Officers are: President. Carrie Mae Lee; Vice-President, Barbara Piper; Secretary. Patsy Hodges; Treasurer, Frances Brown. First row: Barbara Piper, Patsy Hodges. Betty W i 11 i a m s. Joanic White, Kitty Curl, Geraldine Crumpton, Carrie Mae Lee, Anne Ray Car.ledge. Second row: Joan Donnelly, Lena Mac Rizzo, Margaret Grady. Frances Brown. Melba Watts, Pcsgy Smithcr-man. Third rout: Martha Barnes, Anna Jean Mc-Uvricd, Peggy Fletcher, Charlotte McLeroy. Miss Box. first Rotv: Jimmy Weaver, Jimmy Henry, Jack Crawford, Herbert Brush, Herman Tillman, Bobby MeKlroy, James Strickland. Second row: 'Pommy Jones. Hoyt Beckworth, (� corge Benson, Bobby Kstock, Andrew Lay. George l.indbcxg, Walter Day. Third rote: Mr. Aston, Bill Contes, Billy K -tock, Johnny Vodantis. SENIOR H I - Y The purpose of the Senior Ili-V is to promote a better understanding among young Christian men. With the proper cooperation of the school they will certainly succeed in their goal. JUNIOR Hl-Y The purpose of the Junior Ili-Y is to create, maintain and extend Christian religion and character throughout the school and community. This year the club has done its utmost to cam out these ideals. first row: Johnny Jayne, Robert Parsons. Jack Karrabcc. Robert Williams, John Leonard $cogin, Teddy ’ xlsides. Clifford Byrd. Second row: Ralph Parsons, Billy Rov Merrill. Bobby Mel.ellan. Tommy Karp. Foster Taylor. Ccttis W o o d a 11. Charles Burgctt. Third row: Mr. Weaver. Billy Register, George Sarinoponlos. John McKenzie. Ty Hill. Joe Barkley. Sammy Kastis. First row: Dixie Hodges, Ann Powell, Hetty Jo Smith, Miss Howell, Jean Stone, Sybil Blackwell, Julia Long. Second rou1: Joe Barkley. Jack Far-ral ce, Bobby Estock, John taonard Scogin. Jack Crawford, Johnny Vodantis. FRENCH CLUB The French Club's activities this year included a four-day trip to New Jrleans in November the adoption of a French orphan, correspondence with students in France, and particijxa- RED CROSS The Red Cross Council is made up of two representatives from each home room. The officers for this year were elected in May of 1947. They are: President, George Benson; Vice-President. Peggv Lacey: Secretary. Judy lion in a nation-wide French contest. The club also took the spotlight in a Teens on the Air program in April. COUNCIL Holmes; Treasurer, Carrie Mae I-ce. This year the Red Cross has packed Christmas gift l oxes, collected toys for orphan children, and is now working on a corresjjondencc album. First row: Judy Holmes I.ouisc Robins, Charlotte McLeroy, Barbara l«acey, Lcoita Miller, Peggy Lacey. Carrie Mae Lee, Frances Box, Betty Joyce Jordan. Second roxv: Victor Miranda, Mrs. Pratt. Jimmy Weaver, Joyce Woodall. Kitty Curl, Joan Hamm, Geraldine Crumpton. Sadie Etta Parsons. George Benson. Third rote: Alvin Dempsey, Billy Me Neely, Bobby Trimble, Bill McMurry, Mary Ruth Sansom, Marie Ingram, Claire Walker. Fourth row: Wendell Lavender, Joe N'celand, Johnny Vodantis, Albert Caines, Robert Williams, Sammy Kastis. Firs! rote: Maggie Marino, Jeanne Arnold, Betty Chastain. June Warren. Claudia Carpenter. Mary LaKussa. Marie Marronc, Joyce Matzat, Louise Duke. Second row: Man Chastain. Mary Ruth Sansoni, Frances Glasscock. Peggy Gilmore. Third rote: Carolyn Harkins. Harry Broadhrad, Carl Gardner, Jack Nelson, Mr. McKinnon. Fourth row Kichanl Watkins. Gene Molly-field, Andrew Bradley. Hoyt Duke. John Kdtnond n. Richard Sanders. Douglas Silver . Bill Ingram. AND D E. CLUB The purjtose of the D. 0. and D. E. Clubs is to promote interest among1 the students and their employers. They sponsor an annual lvmquet and invite their employers as their guests. This event helps to bring the students and employers closer together. STAGE This year the stage crew has made many improvements in the auditorium. They have helped to make the assembly pc- CREW riixls more pleasant by keeping the audi toritim in tiptop condition. First rote: John Leonard Sco-gin, Hoyt Beck worth, Tommy Karp. Robert Parsons, Robert Williams. Second row: Tommy Jones. Herman Tillman. Bobby Trimble, Jack Po| c. Third rote: Mr. Weaver. Albert Caines. Bill Maxwell. Richard Catsban. First row: I’cwiy Lacey, Betty Smith, Barbara Laccy, lionise Robins, Judy Holmes. Second row: Tommy Jones. Dixie Hodges, Hobby Estock, Jimmy Weaver. Cleorgc Benson. Third row: Johnny Vodantis. Bill Contes. Vincent Angrisano, Sammy Kastis, Mrs. Wood. CITIZENSHIP CLUB The Citizenship Club was organized for the purpose of promoting citizenship in the school. This year its membership has been small but SPEECH The speech classes constitute the Speech Club. Each class has its officers, elected after a real campaign, and on Friday the classes function as clubs. The presidents preside and the vice- in future years it hopes to exjjand to include many members of the student body. CLUB presidents introduce the day’s program. After the meeting a discussion is held evaluating the program, and jjoints on which to go’ and “to grow” are given. Fint roar. Jerry Watson, Helen Guthrie. Carrie Lee. Kitty Curl. Geraldine Crumpton, Anna Jean Mcllvricd. Lena Mae Rixzo, Mar itaret Grady. Blaine Clark. Ptny Fletcher, Anne Ray Cartledgr Second row: Mary Ruth Sansont. Faye Smith, Sylvia Sawyer, Fran cr Brown. Peggy lanvery. Charlotte McLeroy. Joan Donelly, James Vernon. John Ray Penny. Patty Hodges. Peggy Smithertnan. Third raw: Linda Smith, Martha Barnes. Peggy Meadow . Katherine Sander. . Billy Roy Merrill. Cornelia Vance. Jackie Piper, Barbara Piper, Gayle Ilollyfield. Sammy Ka� ti«. Nancy Mare. Joanie White. Louise Robin . Herman Harper. Fourth row: Jack Parrabee. Vincent Angrisano, Dave Friend, Betty Williams. Peggy Drdrts. Mrs. Kmfinger. Virginia Maenra. Mary Sue Martin. Rose Marie Maenra. Doris Rushing. FEATURES... Wm Belly Scott BEAUTY BEAUTY Wi� Karlin BEAUTY oanne 'can yarnett ara rene la i re MISS VALENTINE-1948 DEPARTMENTS 'This year the Band, under the direction of Mr. Eugene C. Jordan, has made considerable progress. Fairfield High School feels very lucky to have Mr. Jordan. He has worked unceasingly to make a bigger and better band of which we may all lx proud. Before coming to us. Mr. Jordan was the director of the Boys’ Industrial School Band, so he really knows how to work with young people to get the best results. The Band shone at the football games and at the basketball tournament, adding color, rhythm, and. lx st of all. music to the games. Fairfield High is really proud of its new” band. mr. EUGENE c. Jordan and if wc seem to brag about it, it’s just natural. Director Congratulations to Mr. Iordan and his fine band! Fairfield Kish School Hand hirsl rote: Maggie Marimi, Suzanne Cash, Emily McCroric, Patsy Patrick, Ann DeLaiiey, Carole Milam. Sec-onH row: Roy Swift, l«ottisc Robins, Mary Jones, Jerry Pearson, Hilly Baggett. Joe Rickies, Joe Sanders, June Jackson. .Viable I.ois Measlet. Melba Jean Watts, Gene Hayes. Joe Murchison. Walter Cox. Karl Looney, Billy •Scott. Third row Laura Parker. Ann McCroric, Eugenia Lavender, Peggy Smitherman, John S| ecr, Ralph Parsons. Vlesc Harvey. Mr. Jordan, Na Tortorici. Tv Hill, Seth Box. Bobby McKlroy, Betty Jo Smith. Ruth Kurtz. Maty Kate Meadows, Sue Kelly, Harbin Wages, Cornelia Kemp. «!5SS First row: Iwoi« Dbbha, Juily Holme , Carolyn Burton. France Box, Carrie Mae I.ee. Mary Jo Gnsliano, Mi Horn. Ruth Harmon, Martha Sue Macon, Shirley Buckle . Virginia Yarbrough, l.u nr.i Barker, Sadie Rita Parson . Srrond rww Mary Kuth San om. IxMiitc Robin . Joyce Vcilcb, Joyce Woodall. Charlotte Kennedy, .Iratinr Arnold, Joanne Dealt, Dolofe Middle ton. Cornelia Kemp. Betty Jane Wilton. Patty Hodge . Third roto: Kavniond Morton. Barham Barnett. Meryl White, Betty Bondur.int. Dorothy Rdmondamt, Jean Stone. Robbie Jean Dray. limmir Ann Ward. Carolyn Hatcher. Marian Rancher. Faye Smith. Mary Will Kit itore, Jerry Karl. Fourth r.rrr: Jack Crawford. I.ew«« I.ide. L. J. Stewart. Mill McMurry, Rov Juvne. Harry Broad head. Jack C.raddy. B- Ithy Trimble. Hoyt Beckworth. Gene Haye . C.ecatd For- hee. Richard Catshan. Bill Maxwell. Tommy Jones. Pete Harmon. D, t CHOIR |K riod. The choir has given several assembly programs, a variety show, a Christmas concert, and will furnish the graduation music when the time comes. We can always count on the choir for an enjoyable program. Looking liack over the past year, we see just how much the choir, under the able direction of Miss Kuth Horn, has added to the atmosphere of Fairfield High School. The Choir is comi� sed of people who sing “just for the singing” and almost every Monday and Friday you can hear them practicing at activities VARIETY SHOW “American Melodic Revue” was the annual variety show presented by the Music Department of the Fairfield High School. The show was divided into six musical scenes. They were: Sacred. Wedding. Band On Parade. Plantation, Barber Shop, and Modern, each symbolic of American life today and yes-terdav. Songs, dramatics, costumes and stage settings carried out the motif of each scene. The members of the variety show, the stage crew, publicity committees, and various other committees worked hard to bring us such an entertaining variety show. First row: Joyce Vcitch. Barbara Barnett. Dorothy Edmondson, Meryl White, Frances Box, Miss Horn, Carolyn Burton, Ruth Harmon. Joyce Woodall, Mary Ruth Sansom. GIRLS' E 11k ('.iris’ Phisemble i ;i group of girls at filiated with the choir who sing in close harmony. They are constantly in demand to sing at club meetings. P.T.A. programs and to help out with the choir’s programs. Most of the members of the MIXED E W hen a smaller group than the choir is required, the mixed ensemble fills the need. 'Phis group is composed of members selected from the choir. The mixed ensemble was called on during the year NSEMBLE ensemble are accomplished musicians in their own right. Everyone fully appreciates the important part the Curls’ Ensemble has played in the entertainment functions of the school. NSEMBLE to sing on such occasions as kiwanis Club banquets, the Concert of Christmas Carols, various assembly programs and the Variety Show. First rmv: Louise Robin . Meryl White. Frances Box. Joyce Vcitch. Ruth Harmon. Barbara Barnett. Mary Ruth Sansom. Carolyn Burton, Joyce Wtxxlall. Dorothy Edmondson. Second rou•: Betty Wilson. Miss Horn, Raymond Morton. Hoyt Bcckworth, Bill McMur-ry. Jack C.raddy, Bill Maxwell Tommy Jones. Third row: Gene I layes, Pete Harmon, Harry Broadhcad. Bobby Trimble. I.. J. Stewart. Rov Javne DEPARTMENTS ENGLISH LIBRARY HISTORY MATHEMATICS COMMERCIAL MACHINE SHOP DEPARTMENTS BIOLOCY CHEMISTRY HOME ECONOMICS CAFETERIA GIRLS PHYSICAL ED. BOYS PHYSICAL ED. SPORTS... 1 ANDREW BRADLEY, Co-Captain COACH VAUGHAN NICK CATSBAN. Cap torn Fine spirit and hustle were thrown in with a nevcr-sav-die complex to make the 1947 Fairfield Tigers one of the finest teams in the school’s history. Even though our record from a percentage standpoint was far from spectacular, we had a most successful season. 1948 FOOT Our two captains—Nick Catsban and Andrew Bradley—made exceptionally outstanding leaders. The fine conduct of our lads—on and off the field—was attributed to Nick and Andrew. They stayed right in there with the rest of the boys and really performed well when the chips were down. Nick was an outstanding left halfback who was all a coach could ask for in the way of an expert tailback. Andrew played the right tackl I osition as anyone might judge from his size. He stood 6’3” and weighed around the 200 lb. mark. “George” really stuck to his guns the two years that he played and the opposition always dreaded running into this massive hulk. We can’t get off the subject of captains without mentioning a word about the Tiger captains for 1948. First row Jimmy I-Iodges, Bruce O’Neal. Bobby Trimble, Connie Gates, Roy Jayne, Buddy Mcskill. Eugene Parker. L. J. Stewart. Joe Necland. Second rmv: Coach Vaughan, Bethel Wheeler, Lewis I.idc, Nick Catsban, Pete Harmon. Bill McMurry, Bill Courington. Benny Bradley, Coach Aston. Third rote: Vernon Joiner, Bill Maxwell, Albert Caines. Jack Pope, Jack Graddy, Bob Coats. Edwin Watts. Alvin Dempsey. BALL SEASON At the football banquet held after the grid season ended, the boys decided that they wanted co-captains for ’48. The two fellows that were elected wer' Bill McMurry and Benny Bradley. Bill, who recently has been switched to left halfback, played end in 1947 and met all the qualifications of a good flank-man. 1 le was tall and rangy, having the uncanny knack of being able to diagnose the opposition's next move and smear the play if it came around his end. Benny played opposite Andrew at the left tackle spot. It was generally conceded by most folks, opposition included, that Benny was one of the most deadly tackles ever to set foot on a football field in 1947—county or Big Five, l ie was good on both offense and defense, being just as adept at opening up holes in our foes' line as he was at breaking through and spilling the ball COACH 1,0 Y VAUGHAN COACH HENRY ASTON carrier for a loss. The 1947 Fairfield Tigers should long lx remembered—not for their individual stars but for all the boys that worked together to make F.H.S. followers proud of their grid-ders. So we close by saving HATS OFF TO THE 1947 FAIRFIELD TIGERS and give a hearty welcome to the 1948 aggregation. A pass is completed to Alvin Dempsey in the Jones Valley game. RFI ELD Andrew Bradley. Jutter was Co-Captain and also all-county selection. His bruising tackles dealt ambitious backs much misery. Benny Bradley. Little George was the other member of our bruising brother combination. He ami Andrew gave ns the best pair of tackles in the county. He is cocaptain next season. Albert Caines. “P u n c It y” was one of our piledriving fullbacks, always capable of making enough yardage for a first down. Punchy was also a good line backer. He will l e missed next year. James Catsban. “Xtck was our captain. He was on the all-county selection this year. Kick was a real triple threat, running, passing, and always keeping the opposition in a hole with his punting. Bobby Coats. “Clot' , the quarterback. was a fine passer and always kept the opposition guessing. He could also run when it was needed. He will really be missed next year. Alvin IJempsey. “Dumplin” was the fastest and shiftiest runner on the squad. He could pass and punt, and despite his small frame he could buck a line like a fullback. Alvin graduates this year. Jack Grady. Guts was a good reserve, taking over the quarterback-post. He was a good passer and a shifty runner. This is his last year. I’kte Harmon. Peter' was one of our bonecrushing centers, always goo l to open up a hole. Peter could hack up a line like a demon. Jimmv Hodges. Hoy was one of our stellar linesmen, teaming with Andrew to form a solid wall on the right side of the line. He will Ik badly missed next year. Roy Jayne. Cuddles was ordinarily a center, but when Coach needed some yardage or a T.D. he would put Roy in to heave a few passes. Lewis Lids. Louie” came into his own this year, proving himself one of the best of our reserves. He played tackle and guard. He will Ik around to deal the opposition a lot of misery next year. Bill McMukry. Goober another one of our stellar ends, was an all-county selection this year. He is counted on for great things next year. He is co-captain. Billy Maxwell. Oozic was one of the fastest runners in the county. He could swivclhip through a broken field and then run off and leave the opponents. Lawrence Meskill. Pest” was one of the best linemen in the county. always in the other team's back-field on defense. Meskill will be missed next year. TIGERS Joe X'eei.am). “Jo-Jo was another of our bruising reserves. He will Ik around for two more years and should raise the eyelids of all the spectators in future tussles. Bruce O'Neal. “Roach was another of those boys who Ixdstcred the middle of the line. He was a B” team lx y last year, but he really proved to be one of the best of our reserves. Jack Pope. Idiot was a deluxe pass snagger and a demon in defense. Opponents soon learned they couldn't man his end. He will be sorely missed next year. L. J. Stewart. L. J. was one of our glue-fingered ends who could snag those passes. He was also good on defense. We will miss him next year. Bobby Trimble. S ha key's first year of football proved a big sttc-ces. He was one of our hardest hitting tackles, stopping all ambitions opposing backs. Edwin Waits. S'parky was one of our linc-buckers deluxe: he could plow through a line like a mule. This was Edwin’s first year on the varsity. Bethel Wheeler. “Spider” was an offensive threat at any time with his southpaw passing ability. He could run to the left and then stop and heave a long one to the opposite side of the field. The '47 edition of the Baby Tigers was ably coached by Pete Vowell and Clyde Tate. Pete and Clyde worked with the hoys until they drilled a little football into their heads. The purpose of the B-Teani is to give the younger and smaller boys a chance to learn to play football in their first years of high school so they will be ready for the varsity later. This year's team didn’t win many games but it gave the boys the valuable experience of playing under pressure. The li-Team cannot count on having an experienced team every year lxjcause it must take on green freshmen and give up other boys to the varsity. Some of this year's regulars who should help out the varsity next year arc: Billy Goddard. Marvin Gober, Clarence Canter. Bobby McLellan, Leonard Burley, Johnny Jayne, Robert Burl, and Teddy YVoodside. 1'irjt rHerman Harper, Jimmy Cable, Harold Thrasher, Dan Lavender, Eddie Lusk. Vidor Miranda, Ezell Holder, Jack La tuple in, Robert William . Donald Gardner, Get t is Woodall. Second rate: Coach Vowel), Lindsay Glasgow. Tommy Eorp. Harold Davis, Billy Goddnnl, Bill Rainey, John Charles McKenzie, Marvin Gober, Clarence Carter. Tommy Cowdrn. Walter Bowman, George Sarinopoulos. Third row. Gale Hnllyficld, Bjbby McLellan, Leonard Burley, Clifford Byrd. Johnny Catchan. Robert Burl. Johnny Jayne. I-oni Karl Hase, Jack Rowe, Teddy Wood-tide. h’irsi row: Jack Pope, Bruce O’Neal. Jimmy Hodges. L. J. Stewart. Petey Lytic. Second rote: Bethel Wheeler, Bobby Coats, Bill Me Murry. Seth Box, Hoy Jayne. BASKETBALL The Tigers of 47 and '48 improved themselves greatly over the two teams that we’ve had previous to this season. Coach Vaughan got his lads out and really put them through the pace, and it may l e said, without any doubt whatever, that he was well rewarded with a fine team. Our record during the season was not impressive enough to snatch any honors, but our showing in the tournament was something else. It was generally conceded by most of the exerts that the Tigers didn’t have a chance in the tournament and we entered with the idea that we would be eliminated in the first game. Well, all the Tigers did was to set Phillips High down on their proverbial seats 32-30 in the initial contest. We faced the Bessemer Purple Tigers in the quarter-finals and it looked like sure defeat this time as Bessemer was a top-seeded team. However, our steady floor-work and hall-handling were too much for the Bessemer lads and we came out on top in this one by a score of 23-22 to the surprise of everyone. For a team that had only a fair season's record, we were doing very, very well. Next, after socking Bessemer, we entered the semi-finals with Tuscaloosa County High School as our opponents. We got off to a rather shaky start, hut the Tigers started coming to life late in the game and closed the wide gap in the score considerably. Even with this rejuvenation, we couldn’t quite catch up. and the final score was: Tuscaloosa County High. 34; Fairfield, 14. COACH and CO-CAPTAINS The Tigers were ably led through a successful season by Co-Captains Jack Pope and E. J Stewart. Working with Coach Vaughan, these lads put forth a great deal of effort and work to develop a fine quintet that went into the semi-finals of the district tournament. Even though they were eliminated, folks around Eairtkld were really proud of their boys. J CK POPE. U J. STEWART. COACH VAUGHAN They had stepped into the tournament with a lot of “big name teams and almost performed the impossible—that of winning out in the district and going on to tin-state playoffs. We think the Tigers have made a sjxrctacular showing, considering the fact that this is only the third season of basketball at I air field High. Seth Sox Soltnj Croats Jlinuntj JJoclt r jrm m jjv S a 3 A V 1 d rno '“■“MM nv JAMES At'TKY HOBBY COATS ALVIN DEMPSEY BASEBALL Fairfield High had one of the best diamond aggregations in the history of the school in 1947. They blazed right through the '47 season with only one defeat in County competition, losing to Hueytown in the final game of their season. Coach Vaughn's lads went into the playoffs and drew Mortimer Jordan as their opponent in the first game. They got over the first harrier by defeating the “Blues” 5-2. They next encountered F.nsley in the semifinals of the play-offs and Jack Maxwell set the Jackets down with three scattered hits and came through with a shut-out, Fairfield winning by a score of 5-0. The Tigers then had a record of two victories and no losses, with Woodlawn and Fairfield being the only teams left in the play-offs. In the finals of the playoffs, the Tigers fought on even terms with the “Woodlawners” for two innings and in the top of the third, “Blow” Joiner doubled. “Kokomo McArdlc sacrificed him to third and “ Happy” Foss brought him home with a single. At this point in the game the Tigers led 1-0, but when Woodlawn came to hat in the bottom of the third, their big bats started booming and when the fire was finally put out the Colonels had three runs. In the bottom of the sixth. V xKllawn scored four more times and it looked as though the game was pretty much on ice,” but Fairfield was set on making a game of it and fought hack valiantly in the top of the seventh and scored three runs making the score 7-4. The Colonels went home with the title of champions of Jefferson County. but everyone at F.H.S. was very proud of the fine record the Tigers made in 47. We sincerely hope that in the near future 1'airfield folks will look back on this fine team and recall the outstanding performances of each one of these boys. VKRXOX JOIXER BILL McMURltt DICK McMURRY BILL MAXWELL JACK MAXWELL BETHEL WHEELER DL cheerleaders Fairfield High School had more cheerleaders for the 1947 football season than it has ever had before. ICach year the number of cheerleaders increases two or three: this year we had eleven. Consequently, the cheering section was much improved and the other side at football games always knew where Fairfield was sitting! First raw: Hoyt Bcckworth, Barbara Barnett, Mona Bryant, Lionel Trucks. Second row: Meryl White, Betty Scott, Pete Vowcll, Margaret Ann Martin. James Harry Broadhead. Hazel Lowery, Jo Ann Saw Is. Once more Fairfield High ranks with the best of schools. YYe refer, of course, to our tumblers. This year is the first time F.I1.S. has ever had these entertaining additions to our football games, and we thoroughly enjoyed every | crform-ance. Our first i cp-meeting. before the Knsley-hair field game, was a rousing success. I� v rousing, we mean rousing the roof. Everyone joined in the flm and. judging from the noise we made. Knsley should have run for cover. Unfortunately for us. however, Ensley did not and Fairfield lost the game, lint our pep-meetings got better and better and louder and louder up till the end of the footUdl season. The picture at the left shows our cheerleaders giving their all at the pep-mceting for the ill-fated Knsley game. First rote: Margaret Ami Martin, Meryl White, Hetty Scott, Hazel Lowery. Bar-bara Barnett. Siecowl row Lionel Trucks, Mona Bryant, Jo nn Sawls, llovt Beck worth. HOMECOMING I )elta V-Tkkxs Com merciai, Cm Hi-Y Bcta Club Chi Y-Tkens D. O. anh D. E. Clubs Red Cross F-Club I'lie Delta Y-Teens, under the guidance of Miss Virginia Johnston, won first place in the I lomecoming Float Contest. The theme of their float was Teens of Foreign Countries.' The girls really put forth some hard work to win. and they deserved the honor liestowed upon them. 'm S Thespians MISS HOMECOMINC Homecoming! What a clay! Everyone turned out for the second annual Home-coming Day. The football game was won by Shades Cahaba. which was the only sad part of Homecoming. The cheerlead-ers and tumblers were at their best. The band gave out with some of their most •‘mellow” music. We bad a lovely Homecoming |uccn and a parade four blocks long. The P.T.A. sponsored a dance at the citv ball at which thev served delicious re-0 0 freshments. Everyone really bad a wonderful time. We would like to thank the Student Coun- cil. Miss Dorothy McLeod, and all those people who made this day a day that we will always rememl er. Margaret Ann Martin, of the 1948 class, was elected Miss Homecoming of 1947. She was crowned queen during the half time by our Superintendent, Mr. G. V. Nunn. Margaret Ann and her two at tendants. Betty Scott and Geraldine Crumpton, received flowers from Mr Nunn as the gala climax of our Homecom ing Day. F-DAY LEADERS First rote: Carolyn Burton, Hazel Lowery. Joyce Woodall, Betty Scott. Second rote: Jimmy Hodges, Bobby Coats. Hoy Jayne, Petty Lytle. This year, marking the fifth annual F-Day for Fairfield High School, brings still more improvements over the first one in 1944. F-Day is one of the main events of the year and is looked forward to by everyone. The Student Council inaugurated this day for the purpose of promoting 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. basketball and relay races. The student body is divided into four groups. These groups are led by eight l eople in the senior class, four girls and four boys. The groups prepare a song. a yell, and a stunt, which are presented to the student body stunt night. The winning group is presented a loving cup, and the individual winners are given medals. The leaders for 1947 were Kill k Ardle and Carolyn Kndsley: Dick Me-Murry and Ann McGinn: Clarence Lowery and Ruth Andress: Rex Kelly and Jane Shaw. The winners were Dick McMurry and Ann McGinn. This year’s leaders are Jimmy Hodges and Carolyn Kurton: Bob Coats and Hazel Lowery: Rov Jayne and Joyce Woodall; Petey Lytle and Betty Scott. f Y O Y O ' S Hazel and Peanut . . . Claire and Muddy . . . Doris and Charles . . . Joyce and Hog . . . Mary Ruth and Jimmy . . . Betty and Alvin . . . Laura and Frank . . . Ann and Shakey . . . JoJo and Geraldine . . . Kay and Don . . . l«ouisc and Herbert . . . Xancv and Hoyt . . . Lucia Mae and Don . . . Mary Catherine and Tommy . . . Barbara and Petcy . . . L. J. and Anne Ray . . . Sybil and Jack . . . Margaret and Don . . . Carolyn and Jack 1. You Gotta Be a Football Hero ... 2. I'm A-coming ... 2. Just us ... 4. I Wanta Be Loved ... 5. Let It Snow Let It Snow ... 6. He'll be so big and strong ... 7. I ni only up a tree . . . S. Just friends ... 9. School Days . . . 10. Hi! . . . 11. Going My Way ... 12. Smiles ... 13. Dumplin . . . 14. Bathing Beauties??? . . . 15. It Had to Be You ... 16. The Bunch . . . 1. Huh? ... 2. Fresh-men ... 3. Camp . . . 4. Tommy ... 5. Say. “Ah ... 6. By the Sea. By the Sea ... 7. Leg art ... 8. Not one, but two . . . 9. Same to ya! ... 10. Zom- bies ... 11. Camera-shy ... 12. Fiends . . . 13. Teacher . . . 14. Sow and Nancy . . . 15. Skipping class? . . . 16. Smile now, Guts. 1. Glamour ... 2. Pope-dojH ami Woody . . . 3. Sitting Pretty ... 4. At Tommy’s house ... 5. Chemistry fiends ... 6. Jailbirds ... 7. Prissy . . . X. Xow Is the Hour . . . 6. Nancy ... 10. Winter Wonderland . . . 11, Jolly Boys ... 12. Mattery ... 13. The King’s Men ... 14. Sunday best . . . 15. The Gay Nineties . . . 16. Heart-breaker . . . 17. You Were Meant for Me. 1. Strip-tease ... 2. Sisters ... 3. Take it Easy ... 4. Now, Now ... 5. You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby ... 6. River Rats ... 7. Will wonders never cease? . . . 8. High-faluting ... 9. Carrot-top . . . 10. Lovers ... 11. Lonesome ... 12. Learning French—first-hand ... 13. Just Johnny . . 14. Long ago ... 15. Cousins ... 16. Bril-liantines ... 17. Vincent ... 18. Self-explanatory. ADVERTISEMENTS Weavers pee eh To yon, who each day Take on anew your tasks Along the lines that speech will go Through city streets or far out Upon some mountainside Where you have blazed a trail And kept it clear; To you there comes from all Who use the wires A tribute for a job well done. For these are not just still And idle strands That stretch across a country Vast and wide But bearers Of life's friendly words And messages of high import To people everywhere. 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