Fairfield High School - Crucible Yearbook (Fairfield, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1950 volume:

d,i s: entors express appreciation to the (hoard op education f mahincj it possible por them to graduate prom one of tL outstanding li'ujh schools of- ydlahama Mr. !;. D. Gravi s 1920-1923 Dr. B. B. Baker S per intend en t ; merit n .v 1923-1946 Mr. G. V. Nunn 1946- Ido arc I Mr. Chari i s A. Buck 1920-1947 Mr. J. T. McLauciii in-192 1-1944 Mr. John T. Phili.ips 1932-1943 i3oanl Mr. C. C. Kelly President 1943- Dr. B. S. Carpi n i i r Vice-President 1923- Dr. C. J. Donald Mr. C. J. Smithson Mr. E. V Berry, Jr. 1920- 1947- 1944- Mr. G. V. Nunn Mrs. Virginia H. Secret ary Gregory Treasurer Gate Lodge, The hirst School in Fairfield Since the first Fairfield Board of Education was appointed in 1920, the Fair-field Schools have grown from a small frame building known as the Gate Lodge School to four brick buildings—two elementary schools, the Baker and the Un- Baker, 1922 Underwood, 192 5 High School, 1928 derwood, a high school and a high school gymnasium. In addition to these buddings a well lighted stadium has been bu.lt. The first graduating class consisted ol three boys and one girl. In the graduating class of 195 0 are 39 boys and 32 girls. In 1921 the enrollment was 492; in )■ 1 126. Gymnasium, 1949 iBiiBNnM!! Whatever the call she heeds it; whatever the task she helps do it; to whoever needs assistance she gives it. She answers the call capably and pleasantly; she helps graciously and understandingly. For these reasons and because we love her, we gratefully dedicate this, the twenty-fifth volume of the Crucible, to iVlISS DOROTHY McLEOD Mr. S. M. Bolding Principal A very busy man, yet never too busy to listen to, understand, and help solve our problems; a man who by his example stimulates a desire to grow strong in character. Miss Lola Ciarki Miss Anna Ria Davis Miss Dean Di Ramus English English Sptrch, History Miss Ann M. Essmngi k .M at hem at in Mr. Gorman Guthery CltrtHhtry, PbytiCt Mr. Robert HE'S'LETT P jJY fit HJut afinti, Sorial StuJtn Mis% Alma May's Howell VttHcb, Tyfinix Mr. Russet i I N M A N P itcjl liJucahou Miss Virginia Johnston Mot 'rmatifi Mr. Eugene C. Jordan Dim tor of Rnodi M ss Dorothy MeLhod Stir net, Pbyui-dt Education Miss Ruth Mil ni r Motif, S xrrlr Miss Jacquei yn Moore Biolnxy. Sr letter Mr. Bush Mumpowi u !)rit tux Mrs. Naimni Pllll I.IPS I lame lirouomtrt Mrs. Jepteia Pratt Hntory Miss Jean L. Koherds Enxln t Miss Mary Cii 11 Sharpe Commercial Dr()jitweHf Mrs. Fred Spit nacp.i Secrrlary In Vnnciftal Mr. Henry P. Strickland ItuUMClt AJnimiilrjhait jn.l Ecouomirt Mrs. Ann:i Gu nn Wood Uhrarun Not Pictured: Mr. J. A. Routeedgi Machine v x� v Carrie Mae Lee oe Barkley Frances Brou n President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer In 1946 we entered high school to begin the four-year journey to graduation. As freshmen we began to show our initiative by being admitted to such clubs as the Thespians, Y-Teens, and Hi-Y. In our sophomore year we won the Tournament of Plays award and one of our members received the award as best actress. During our junior year many were admitted to the Beta Club, a fact of which we are very proud. We were fortunate enough to have two members of our class go on the Laurie Battle Citizenship Tour. We made a fine showing at Boys’ State and at Girls’ State. The four years of our high school career have indeed been happy ones, but we feel that we are Not finished, just begun.” Seniors ViNcr.Ni Angrisano Hi-Y 1-2 Bind I-2-3-4 French Club 2-3 Ambition—to travel in Europe. Hugh Bandy Football 3-4 Ba.kctball 3-4 Ba.kctball 5 4 Ambition—to be a C.I’.A. Joe Barkley Hi-Y I-2-3-4 Beta Club 3 4 Football 2-3-4 Ambition—to go to college. Martha Barnes Y-Teen I- 2 1 . O. Club 3-4 Ambition—to travel Patsy Best Crucible 4 Y-Teen 3-4 Band 2-3 Ambition—to be an arti.t. Seth Box Athletic 1-2-3-4 Student Council, Hi-Life 2-3-4 Vice-Prctident 4 Ambition—to be an excellent college ttudent and a great athlete. Frances Brown Hi-Life 4 Y-Teen� I-2-3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 Ambition—to go to college. Anne Ray Cartledge Cheerleader 3-4 Y-Teen. I-2-3-4 Hi-Life 2-4 Ambition—to finuh «chool. Elaine Clark Y-Teen. I-2-3-4 1). O. Club 3-4. Vicc-Prc idcnt 3 Speech Club 2 Ambition—to be a comptometer operator or a dental hygienitt. Fl KRL'LL COX Student Council I Football 2 Crucible 4 Ambition—ui become a pro-tmional photographer. Gl KM DINE Crumpton Hi-1 ifc Editor 4 Beta Club 3-4 Cheerleader 3-4 Ambition—to graduate from BAM A . Peggy Anne Didels Hi-Life 4 Office Assistant 4 Beta Club 4 Ambition—to have a good steady job. Robin Ei.i ison Baseball I-2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Football 4 Ambition—to olay professional baseball. Yvonni Marsh Fortner Y-Teens 1-2-3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 Hi-Life 4 Ambition—to find a good job as secretary. Nancy G. Fuller I). (3. lournal, Editor 4 Y -Teens 4 l . O. Club 3-4 Ambition—to be a professional skater. Carolyn Curi Y-Teens I-2-3-4 Cheerleader 3-4 Hi-Life 4 Ambition—to get a college education. Joan Donnli.lv Beta Club 4 Commercial Club 3-4 Crucible 4 Ambition—to be a good secretary and to succeed in life. Gerald Forsiii i Football 1-3-4 F-Club 3. President 4 Choir I-2-3-4 Ambition—to succeed. Dave Friend Football I-2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 Ambition—to be more like my brother Joe. Johnny Ma Gore Bind 4 Basketball 3-4 Hi-Life 4 Ambition—to be a musician. Seniors Jami s V I Iamm Foot bill 1-2 Batcball 2 I). O. Club J-4 Ambition—to teach Knglidi in Mi � Clarke' place. Hi kman Hakim h Football Manager 1 Ambition—to vet up a Rood buvinew for myvcli. Lut.l N! Harris Hucytown 1-2 I). O. Club 4 Ambition—to own a dry cleaning buvinew Jimmy Hunky Football 2-)-4 Basketball 2-'-4 F-Club 3-4 Ambition—to be the machine shop instructor when Mr. Ruutlcdgc retires. Tv Hill Band I-2-5-4 Hi-Y l-2- -4 Boy State 4 Ambition—to make Alabama' band Patsy Hoik.i s Y-Teem I -2-3-4 Cheerleader 4 Chotr 1-2-3-4 Ambition—to take Mm Me-I cod' place a physical cd teacher. Gay11 Hci.lyi i ld Basketball 3-4 Red Crem I Football 2 Ambition—to live to see the twenty-first century. Johnny Jayni Football 1-2-3-4 Clin I'rcstdcni 1-2 F-Club 3-4 Ambition—to finish college. Fay I Smith Jayni. Choir 1 2 4 Y -Teens I Hi-Life 4 Ambtt ton—to be a K00-! wile to Roy. Cl ARI NO I AURFNCL I). 0. Club 4 Ambition—to be x r.ch farmer. Irvin Lauri n i Huey town 2 D. O. Club 4 A m bit bn—to be a successful inventor. PliGCV I.OVtlRV Speech Club 2 Y-Teem 4 1). O. Club 1-4 Ambition—to be as sweet as my mother. Mary Sui Martin Rdl ( o« 1-2 Y-Teem I-2-3-4 Hi-Life 3-4 Ambition—to be a good secretary. Juan McIlvrild Ikta Club 3-4, Secretary 4 Crucible Editor 4 Commercial Club 3-4. Vice-President 4 Ambition—to work with as nice people in the future, as I have in school. lil I IV WllllAMS McMukry Y-Teens 2-3-4 Speech Club 1-2 Red Cross I Ambition—to send my children to Fairfield High School. Carrii Mae Lee Beta Club. 3-4, Vice-President 4 Thespians 2-3. President 4 Y-Teens 1, President 2-3 Am bit bn—to be an espert typist. Virginia Maenza Speech Club 2 Ambition—to be a good secretary Donald Mauldin Football 1-3-4 Raskcthall 1-3-4 Baseball 1-3-4 Ambition—to get a college education. John Charles McKenzie Football 1-2 Hi-Y 1-2-4 Ambitbn—a (ter finishing college to join the navy. Peggy Meadows Bessemer 1-2 D. O. Club 3-4 Y-Teens 4 Ambition—to sit on the tack of success and rise to great heights. ? ■ ____lemon Billy Roy Merrell Cheerleaders 4 I). O. Club 4 Hi-Y 1-2 Ambition—to become a success. Tommy Nunnaily l oot bill 3-4 F-Club 3-4 Class President 4 Ambition—to succeed. Robert Parsons Hi-Y I-2-3-4 Stage Crew 1-2 Ambition—to succed in life. Barbara Ann Piper Thespian 1-2-3, Vice-President 4 Commercial (.Tub 3-4 Y-Teens I-2-3-4 Ambition—to lie liked by everyone. Jack Riddli Football 1-2-3. Captain 4 F-Club 3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Ambition—to be a million- aire. Joe Neeland Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 3-4 Baseball 3-4 Ambition—to get a college education. Ralph Parsons Hi-Y 1-2-3-4 Band 1-3 Ambition—to work with radio. John Ray Penny Football 1-2 Baseball 1-2 I). O. Club 4 Ambition—to go to college. Jacquelyn Piper Beta Club 4. President 4 Crucible 4, Assistant Fditor Commercial Club 3, President 4 Lena Mai Rizzo Crucible 4 Y-Teens 2-3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 Ambition—to be a K« oJ secretary. Georue Sarinopoulos Athletic 1-2-3-4 Bcti Club 3-4 Student Body Pretident 4 Ambition—to be successful. Sylvia Sawyer Y-Teen I-2-3-4 Hi-Life 1-2 Ambition—to go t«� college. Gene Smith Ambition—to be happy all my life. Helen Joym Stephens Minor 1-2 I). O. Club 4 Hi-Life 4 Ambition—to be a sweet to Larry at he it to me. Vernon Thornton Football 3-4 Thespian 1-2 Baseball 2-4 Ambition—to be a good school teacher. Win iam Rogers Middlebranch. Ohio 3 Student Council 4 Football 4 Ambition—to play football in college. John LeonardScogik Thespians 2-3-4 Stage Crew 2-3. Manager 4. Hi-Y I-2-3-4 Ambition—to become a sue-cett. Piggy Smiimerman Band I-2-3-4 Y-Teent I-2-3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 Ambition—to be a good secretary. Foster Taylor Hi-Y I-2-3-4 Boy State 4 Football 2 Ambition—to be a lawyer. Cornelia Vance Red Crott 4 Commercial Club 2 Speech Club 2 Ambition—to make someone a good .secretary. Seniors James Vernon Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 4 Hi-Y 4 Ambition—to be rich. Jerry Watson Hi-Y I-2-3-4 Speech Club 2 Red Cross 4 A mbit ion—to work tor a big newspaper. Billy Wei i s Huey town 1-2 D. O. Club 4 Ambition—to own a garage. Joan it Wniri Cheerleader 3, Head Cheerleader 4 F-l)ay Leader 4 Hi-life 3-4 Ambition—tn finish school and get married. Charlotte McLeroy Walters Red Cross 2-3-4. Secretary 3 Commercial Club 3-4 Y-Teens 4 Ambition—to be a success-full housewife to Jack. Melba Jean Watts Thespians 2-3-4 Y-Teens I-2-3-4 Choir 3-4 Ambition—to be a good nurse. Mary Lou Wist Choir I-2-3-4 Girls Ensemble 3 Student Council 3 Ambition—to go to college. Robert Williams Football 1-2 Cheerleader 3 Baseball 1-2 Ambition—to succeed. Tl l)l)Y Woodsiof.s President Pat Vai i i ly Vice-President Martha May Secretary- Treasurer The Junior Class entered high school with a willingness to take part in everything and to do the best they could. 1 hey have done just this and the results have been something of which to be proud. I his class has m ny leaders who are capable of carrying the responsibilities given them. As freshmen, the class, together with the sophomores, held the title of winner in the Tournament of Plays. As sophomores, they contributed much to the sports of the school. As juniors, many of them became members of the Beta Club. A junior held the office of secretary and treasurer of the student body. They should be a promising class of seniors. Donald Atchison Floyd Atkinson Katil Bates Walter Bowman Barbara Bridges Shirley Buckels Leonard Burley Robert Burrell James Cabi i Gn Bert Casey Charles Clark Wit i iam Clark Walter Cox Ramon Custred Charlotte Davis Peggy Decatur Lo:s Dobbs Noel Duncan Tommy Earp Cari Edmonson Vernon Elliot Barbara El well Jimmy Fairly Herbert Iancher Marion L'ancher Mary Jo Gagliano Donald Gardner James Gates Joan Grady Robbie Gray Marvin Gout r Louis Hasp. Marie Ingram Virginia James Gwendolyn Jones William Kendrick Charlotte Kennedy Barbara Lacey Jack Lampkin Betty Lowery Eddie Lusk Dorothy Maples Kenneth Mauldin Martha May Bobby McLellan Christine Moore Lucili i Nail F.d Naylor fJJuniorS Gloria Neeland Billy Nelson Walter Parker Jimmy Prince Zora Puc k in Bill Register Joseph Rk ki.es James Rowe Betty Ann Sayers Mildred Smith Earlene Spenci Eddie Strain Barbara Stringer Frances Styles Ronald Tennyson Harold Thrasher Pat Vallely Gloria Ward Robert Watkins Jackie Weavi r Edgar Whiten Gettis Woodali Teddy Woods ides Virginia Yarbrough If 11 l� fr Rum i Jimmy Gilmore. Betty Rmr� . Paulette Bcrthon. Ann Hamilton, )� nr McLaughlin. Pat Jimmy I'lrmni, Jamet i Sedition 2mJ Run Kobeedt. Kddic Reed. Jimmy Nee), Gerry Scott. Dorothy 1m, 1 Itralxth Millar, John Ward. Mm duly. J Rum i Nicola Brtthoai, tlury O'Neal. Mm Ann Veitch, Ann Drteney. Carl I Ilium. Jackit (inill. narlce Smith, l ucent Ujihmi. Ilk R,.a Suomi, Cxli. Jimmy McC.lethy, Lade Mi� lm««, Bruce Often, Jerry Sinuim. I win Clark. Kiymi.n Barron. -_Sophomorei Lfft la tight, hi Hum , Dorothy Jeckum. Patty Sawlt. Jerry Stalling!. Mary Kart Meadow , Ann McCrurir, J« Ann Pair. Larry l lvnn. I rabert Barnet, Deenit Brookt, Nyyiretian. ImJ Kim i Klirabcth Stuart, Margaret Anthony, Irene l.ewev. Iik 1 Bothell, Deborah Smith. Ruth Kuttu, Ann Cutlet, I ugrnr Mcl'.ltny, Dan Watert, Carl Kilgore, Victor Harwood. Charley Samlcri ' d Run Sammy Barkley, Joe Murchitoet, J Byrd. Mr. Strickland. Mary Krllty Neal Burke, Donald O'Neal, !‘at llullock. Neal took. Bob White. Jamet Hallman, I ranklin Colquitt, William Howell. Ilk Run Richaid Byrd. Billy Baggett. Morold Catock .Clovla Boa. J. D. Smith. Paul Lyle. Karl Looney. Robert Hughey. Harry Corley. Martin Glatgow, Mm DeRaraui. I 1 —si ___Si l.tfl In rig i , hi Horn 1 Bill) CtU . Jot Wight. Annabel Bradley. Mttui Cauwy, Gail Br«� n. AUerioo. Mm Byrd, Y� none C addcll 2nJ Ron: Fred Fry, Jack Earl. Outlet Iliad, Cordon Donnelly, Virginia CiUM, Dorothy i.unniO. IrJ Ron: Jimmr Strain, Rilry Gain, Johnny Farrington, Archie Dune an, Royer Guin. Jamti Harbin, Mr. Hewlett. iMNAei B 5 l. fl In tlghl hi Run: Aandra Vilion, Patricia Olnn, Ann Marir Stodinka, Ann Vadler. Margie htlw. Shirley Strickland, Barbara Patrick. Vivian Styln. 2aJ Rom Patricia Oriborn. Carolyn (ioddard, Carolyn Valtrrr. Patricia Mangum. Carolyn Milam, Billir Stripling, Car.ilvn Tular, Jaynr Olvey. Uj Rob t Min Mclrud, Shirlrv Smith. ddreili reihmen Iff! In tight. III Rim- Ircda Paraoni, Httwaa I illun McCJedcey, Peggy Jran Pncc. Patricia Ann Harper, Mary Franco � adkina, Betty Jean Rnwr. I’mily Jane McCrorir. 2mJ Rim I IVniaU Phillipi Kulledcc. Donald Fred Robinxm, George Franklin Valtera, Cecil U'iilcux Haim, Cvn Ray Brock. Jamra Thomai Dtancan. ' 1 Si.JJ.' Carpenter Iren Patricia C,i(e. ( Pa titj ) Chan a (J Wjargaret ' ' ‘ I V ?]din nu'y dnij)j vjdh FAIRFIELD HIGH F A I 11 F 1 E L 11 II I li II M Jo,, Wo.,I Ul’a AMONG THE Kitty and Tommy I.orJ and Lady Jac.kii and Jot Most Studious Mary Lot and Johnny Best Mannered Carrii Mae and Georgt Most Representatit c Don High Salesman Lena Mae and Johnny Rest Dr cue J VJko SENIORS Geraldine and WlGGY Rest All Round Joanii and George Friendliest Mary Sue and Rorert Wittiest Joan ii and Dave Most Athletic a ass FAVORITES Louis Hasp. junior Ann Gram i i Sophomore Billy Cabi i Freshman With limited funds caused by the strike during the magazine sales campaign and with rising cost of engraving and printing, the Crucible Staff was challenged to give you an annual comparable to previous annuals. We hope that when you read your Crucible you will think we met this challenge. The staff who worked so faithfully with the help of our most able teachers, Miss Lola Clarde and Miss Alma 1 lays Howell, endeavored to Miss Lola Clarke Sponsor Miss Uma Hays Hovi 11 Sponsor bring you a complete picture of this year’s school life—a picture that in the future will recall a year of fun and a job well done. While we of the staff worked hard and met problems difficult to solve, we enjoyed working together to give you this—the twenty-fifth volume of the Crucible. Barbara Pipir Class tor Joan Donni i iy Club Eil it or I. vs a Mat Rizzo Venture Editor Patsy Best Art Editor Joe Barkley Sjnirts Editor Seth Box Assistant Sports Editor Earleni Spence lutiior lie present at ire Teddy Woodsides Junior Representative Pi:c;c;v Smittierman Typist Geraldine Crumpton Editor Miss Anna Ria Dav;s Sponsor This year the Hi-Life, through the efforts of the editor-in-chief, Geraldine Crumpton, and her staff, did its best in keeping the students acquainted with the events in and around the school. The staff was handicapped financially, but the members worked hard to put out enjoyable papers. All but two of the issues were mimeographed. Special Valentine and Commencement issues were printed. Hugh Bandy Associate Editor Gf.t ms Woodai.i Business Manager Joan 11: White Venture Writer Ui-jCife Staff The I li-Life again sponsored the Miss Valentine contest and was cosponsor of the Tournament of Plays. Under the capable direction of Miss Davis, the staff found the year's work a pleasant and profitable experience. Kokin Ellison Sport Editor Carolyn Cum E-n hanRe Eld it or IAMOT1I Walter Typi i Si m Box Atsociate Sport I Uttar Pi got Dux U ExcbsNff Editor Johnny Com. Circulation Department Tlooy VX'ooos.'di v Auociate Sport Editor Frances Brown Typnt Ty Hill Circulation Department Mary Sue Mari in Social Editor Anni Ray Carteedgi T yptrt Tommy Nunn ally Cinitiation Department Y VON mb Forinir Social Editor Joyci Sti phi ns Typiil Jimmy Prince Circulation Department Gi.okgi Sakinopoui.os President DL e Skth Box Vice-President Pat Vai.lely Secretary and Treasurer Get (is Woodall Parlitnentarian In the year 1942 Fairfield High School organized its first Student Council. Since that time it has become the most important organization in the school. The Student Council is composed of a president, a vice-president, a secretary and treasurer, a parlimentarian, a representative from each homeroom, and three faculty advisors. The purpose of the Student Council is to encourage good citizenship, democracy, and unity among the students. Homecoming, Friendship Week, F-Day, and many other activities have been added to our school life through the efforts of the Student Council. Each year the Student Council endeavors to bring the students more enjoyable and inspirational assembly programs. The Student Council is a member of the State and National Student Council Association. It has the task of raising money to send delegates to the State Student Council Convention which is held yearly; last year in Bessemer, this year in Auburn. left to right. First Rou-. Margie Kelu . Ann I lamiltoti. Melba V acts. Johnny Jayne. France Brown. Ann Gravlcc. Sfcond Rou : Mm McLeod. Gror Sarinopoulu.. Lou.� Haw. Teddy Woodiidct. P«« Nazarctian. Third Rou : Mi Roberd , Pat Vallcly. Mr. Inman. If l I It’ll Ho h Kmrtbmx Mitii MiA uy, Su- � «i Sonny Brinki, July Miuhrll, 4f.il Pat I’iCrit-k flnl Kn� Sl nJ, f Charlotte Kenned,. Margie Kdu, Robert Norri . Buy S� ift. Y1 onn« Hill, Ann Hamilton. Joe Ceorge (iltgory, William 'fc’ilvnn, Jimn NuMi, Dan H u g he t , Mill Brrry. Ikon Kuthlrdge. Joe Sander , Ann Sadler. Lo.. Dobb . V.imd Bun l � n PilMfiM, Billy t.«un. Jimmy l-ampkm. Dfnaia Brooki. Vincent Angruano. John Hallman. Karl tooM . Samme Barkley, Bennv Mckenrte, Bobby Kaygan. TA� rd Bon t Jimmy Water , Carry Scot . Carl I IInon. Benny I rank-tin. Jerry Smith. Billy S« lt. Tr Hill. Johnny Gor«. Bobby Y itkifii, Johnny I arrmgton. I'rjtcy Smitherman. Mukrv Mc- addrn. Bobby I every. Virginia Cinint. Jrrry Kilburn. Jot Rickie . Direr nr—Mr. fugene |i eJin. J other activities. The Band provides entertainment for the enjoyment of all people through concerts, assembly programs, and f 7 . The Glee Club gives training and pleasure to its members U)tr through participation in part singing, and furnishes enjoyable programs for the school and community. Iv to Itxbl. pint Klim 'bir-ley Ruckle . Y� onne addell. Mary Kitherinr lived, Jinur Al-• rrion. Robbie Cray, Ann Marie Studmka. Jeanette Jnhniton. Yvonne Hall. Barbara Patrick. Vivian Joner. Ann Sadlar. Shir-let Strickland, Barbara Bridge Se.«nJ B. m Variim Xttht.Hgh, arnlvn llattber. Maty l.on Ynt, Jurluttr Kennedy, Loit IVbbv, Carolyn Coddard. Virginia CUnant. Margo Kelvn. Tht’J Boa Peggy De nut, Sandra Wilton, .ail Brovin. Mary Sun Hardy, I lirabcth Stuart, Melba Warn. Shirley Smith, Jerry Scott. fuerf Bntfi Carolyn Tolar. Billie Stripling, Mona (ituiey, Patty Oliver. Joe Murcht-■m, Ann Gratlee. I.yda Holme . Deborah Smith Jane Olr T ft Bon ■ Ktnneth Mauldin. Jimmy Henry, Jarhie Weaver, Riley Cum. Tommy Earp, Jimt S'er-auia. txft to right, First Row: Peggy DcdcU, Barbara Bridge Jackie Piper, Joan Donnelly. Jean M ell tried. Lena Mac Rizzo, Geraldine Crumpton. Carrie Mae Lee. Dotoiby Maple . Sicon ■! Row: Joe Barkley, George Sarinopoulo . Shirley Buck-lei, Larlcne Spence, Zaira Tho-nai, Ion Dobbt. Mm Davit. Third Row: Pat Val-Iclv, Ramon Cuitred, Donald Gardner. Teddy Wood-tldet. tion of the ideals of The National Beta Club is an achievement-service organization. As set forth in its constitution, its general purpose is the promo-honesty, service, and leadership among high school students. 1 ) By participating in the activities of the French Club, students yFeYlCrl L lut? increase their knowledge and understanding of the French people. The Club for several years has undertaken the support of a French W ar Orphan and its activities center around this worthy project. l-eft to right, First Ron: Deborah Smith. Elizabeth Stuart. Robbie Gray, Virginia Yarbrough. Jerry Stal-ling . Joan Saundct . Irene t.cwcy. l.oi� Dobb . Srcond Row: Vincent Angrnano, Barbara Bridge . Sammy Barkley. Neil Burke, Billy Baggett, Victor Harwood, I. D. Smith, Drum Brook . Third Ron : Peggy Decatur, lame Allen, Paul Lyle. Mi Howell. Rear Ron: Clovit Hoi. Left to rigbt. Fint Row. Mi Sbarpc. Yvonne M r� h, Joan Donnelly, Kitty Curl. Jackie Piper, Jean Mcllvried. SeenttJ Row: Lena Mae Rizzo, Charlotte McLeroy Walter . Cornelia Vance. Pegsy Sntitherman, Barbara Piper. Geraldine Crumpton. France Brown. r K owimercia study of commercial subjects. The object of the Commercial Club is to encourage intelligent interest in the commercial world and in the A f ) f 1 I The purpose of the D. O. Club is to learn a trade and study L . K lUb occupations. All students have a half-day job and are work- occupations ing towards success in their jobs. Lett I-1 ’lihi, ftttl Jti.« Muir Ingram. Prgrr Lowery. Nancy Fuller. Mjmr Clark, Pc Mr.-dowi. Joyce, Snpbrm So umj R � Mr. Strickland. Iloyd At-Linton, Robert RrocL, Vcrtum Tborntoo, Billr Roy Mcrrcll. Hugh I no . ThrJ Rou t Jimmy Piirley, Gloria Nreland, Clinscc Laurence, William Kendrick. Irvin lamer, Donnie Atchitoo. fourth Ho ; Amlin Dan , Lo- mr Harm, Hrrbrrt I anchrr, Jimmy It am ton. Billy Hamm t I.rft It) flthl. Pitt I Kan B«li U'lllumi. Y.tmnr Mirth, Juan Ib.imrlly, Kitty Curl, Geraldine Crumpton, Ffintti Brown. Betty I nwcry. D«ri)tli) Mipla, Gloria Ward, Unhid I. Key. Miry Jo Cicliino. Stm J Roar; Mildred Smith. Virginia Yarbrough, Peggy Meadow., Flame Clark. Karltne Spence. Robbie Cray. Gwendolyn Joeiet. Lucille Nail. Betty Ann Saien, Jackie 'm«. TkirJ Koa • I ena Mae Kino, Trance. Style., Joan Grady, Shirley Buck-lei Fantlk Row i Patty Beil. Martha May. Melba Vatta, I 'ey . Snutberniao. Jean Mtilvrird Vir-Cinia Jamri. Anne Kay Gartlcdgc. Fi lk Rrm't Nancy lulter. Mi.. Kubeidt. Piny Hodge., Barbara Piper. Barbara dwell. Carolyn Hatcher. m eens ship, and to The Delta-Y-Teens and the Chi-Y-Tecns give us an opportunity to learn to work together, to share responsibility, to develop leader-grow in the knowledge and love of God. IjU Iv tlthl, hut Kan Shir-ley Strickland. Jeannette Johna-ton, Viv.au Jour.. Barbara Gar-rick. Ann Hamilton, Ann !)e-Laoey. Jerry Stalling!, Ann Grav-Ire. Ann McCroie. Mary Aon Vaetch, Pat l uke. Barbara Patrick. Second Ron Sandra ’ ’11-.on, Pat Hogland, Jean Taller. Miry Ann Hardy. Billie Strip-line. Pat.y Oliver, Ann Mane Studinka. Ann Sadler, Jane Olvey. TkttJ Kan: Dorothy Clem. Carolyn Tolar, Patricia O.botn. IXirothy (.unniff, Virginia Ca-nant, Mareir Kelto. Carol Milam. Virian Style . Fanilh Kan : Carolyn ’alter . Annabel! Brad-lev. F.li abcth Millar. Patricia Mao rum. Carolyn Goddard, Shirley Smith. Mi.. F� ilin tf. Nicole Berthon. Yvonne Hall. Left to rixbt, Ftnt Rom: Joe Rickie . Roman Cuilrcd, Walter Cox, Eddie tusk, Donald Gardner. Robert Parson . Second Rom: ferry Watson, Tommy Earp, George Sarinopouhn, Johnny Gore, Foster Taylor, Louis I lasc, Teddy Woodstdcs. Pat Vallcly, Mr. Guthery. Third Row: Walter Ho w man, Ralph Parsons, Joe Barkley, Ty Hill. Tommy Nunnally. Johnny Jayne. John Scogin, James Rowe. Bill Register. The Senior Hi-Y and the Junior Hi-Y are organized to create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character through clean living, clean speech, clean sports and clean scholarship. Isfl to u b!, first Row: Jos Wright, Jimmy Walters. Dan Hughes, Dennis Brooks Jimmy Neal. Second Rou : Mr. Strickland. Joe Murchison, Jimmy McClesky, Victor 1 larwood, Sammy Bark-lev. Third Ron: Johnny Ward, l.d die RceJ. Billy Baggett. Bruce. Jackie F.vcritt. Ij I « right. tlnl Kon-t Join SiunJni. JkIIc fnttf. Jimee Alxrxm, Miry Kitherme Byrd. C'nl Brown. Vugiaii Yirbcoonh. P� M� Dccitar. Chirlottl Kennedy. SdiumJ Ron: B'llwe C«X I not i member . Lon DoM� , thrulinr Moore. Birbin l-icey, Birbin FJvrll, Birbin Strmeer. Simmy BirVIrr ThtiJ Ann (Irnlrr, Vu|ii ii Jimn, Zori Thomii. Melbi Vim. Eddie link Foir A Bon: bred Key. Kenneth Miuldm, Jimmy Prince, Mill v Biueit. Min I be Kimui. Cirrir Mie lee. Birbin Pijier. e$j)LaYi$ performed well in The National Thespian Society was established for the advancement of dramatic arts in the high schools. Members arc students who have dramatic productions and who have promoted speech appreciation. l ecl (IroSi (Council The Red Cross is a symbol that stands for service FOSS OLiVICLi the world over. It is made up of students chosen from each homeroom who arc interested in helping others. Many ot them work in the Children’s Hospital after school. I til In right, flrtl Hum i Jem-note Johmmn. t'.iroli n Viirni, ijinbcih Millir, Pmy Siwli, Jlun Donnelly, Vilirt C«i. Jimmy McCIciky, Jimmy Nell. Miry Jo Cicliinn, Gordon Donnelly. Second Bon I Pr r Smith-•rmin, Coroelii Vince. Cirolyn lliuher. Miry Lou Wot. Ann Ibel iney. Ann Sidlee. Jinice Al-terion. C Kir lone Kennedy. Rir-bin biwell. Mn. Prill. fiord Rom Jichie Vriver. Chirlotcc McLeroy Villen. Ann Grivlee. I .me Tiylor. Eddie Luih, Robert Hughct. Din H'lten, Billy Nel- Ml. .r to Fmt Rou: Jimmv Henry, Donald M 4 u I d i n, Dave Friend. Gerald Forvhee, Leonard Hurley. Robert Burnell. Johnny Catiban. Second Row: George Sarinopoulot. Jack Ridd'.e, Clarence Cantor. Johnny Jayne. Tommy N u n n e 11 y - TlrirJ Rou : Hugh Bandy, I’at Vallcly, Coach Hewlett. Coach Inman. D.CLL The F-Club is made up of boys who have earned a letter in one of the three major fields of sports—baseball, football, and basketball. I heir aim is to promote leadership and sportsmanship among the athletes. 2)rii er i Jrainina the safety and welfare of the b our se This course is maintained to give the students an opportunity to promote general public on the highways. left lo nx it. fin Row: Mary Jo Gagliano, Cornelia Vance. Melba f'ltu, Virginia Maen j, Jane McLaughlin, Jimmy Prince, Betty Lowery, Donald Mauldin. Noel Duncan. Joan Grady, Billy N'dtOn, Barbara Piper. Mr. Bu h Mum-power. Principal's Officr hsistunts Patsy Hodges, Barbara Lacey, Peggy Dedels, Hugh Dandy, VHccr.t Angrisano, Lena Mac Rizzo, f rancos Crown. Paulette Berthon, Betty Rive.s, Susanne Cash, Dorothy Cunnift, Barbara Elwcll, Sammy Barkley, Barbara Bridges, Jean Donnelly. r y rew Left In r g ) . First Row: Jimmy Neal, Eddie Reed. Marry O’Neal, Jack Lampkin. Second Row: Joe Rickies, Jimmy Princes, John Scogin, Noel Duncan, Harold Estock. Superin enJen 1.1 Office Shirley Buckles. Geraldine Crumpton, Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Smith. _Sic tiri tied French Club Float JL omecomincj Homecoming! A day that has really proved to be a great success since it was started in 1 947. Though we were defeated by Shades Valley, everyone had a wonderful time. Our lovely Homecoming queen, May Lou West, and the traffic-stopping Senior Hi-Y Float Commercial Club Float Junior Hi-Y Float Delta-Y-Tecns Float D. O. Club Float Band Chi-Y-Teens Float Parade Mary Lou West Left to right: Mr. Nunn, Mary Lou West. Anne Ray Cart ledge, Patsy Oliver. Q parade were the high lights of the day. After the game, a party sponsored by the P. T. A. was given at the City Hall. Congratulations to the Student Council, Miss Dorothy McLeod, and all those other people who contributed so much to making this day a glorious one. Our superintendent, Mr. G. V. Nunn, crowned Mary Lou West during the half. Her attendants were Anne Kay Cart ledge and Patsy Oliver. len tor a a i a'S I.rft hi fifth!. Fin! Kom Jojitie White, Gwen Jono. Second Run : Setli Box, I’jt Vallely. czCeaclerA I lie annual F-Day for Fairfield High School is one of the most outstanding events of the year. The purpose of this day is to promote interest in sports. Ping pong, baseball, tennis, basketball, swimming, bowling, and all forms of relay races are some of the sports and activities that are participated in by each student. I his year the student body was divided into two groups, the Seniors and the Freshmen versus the Juniors and the Sophomores. A song, a yell, and a stunt are prepared by each group and presented Stunt Night. A loving cup is presented to the winning group and individual winners of each group are given medals. To ) Row: 11 ugh Boo Boo” Bandy—End, Joe Barkley—Tackle, Leonard Buster” Burley—Guard. Middle Row: Bur head” Burrell—Guard, Clarence Cannonball Canter—Eullback, Johnny Little Nick” Catsban—Halt-back, Robin Crusher” Ellison—Guard. Bottom Row: Uncle Dave I riend—Guard, Lindsay Rock Glasgow—Tackle, Marvin Cecil” Gober —Guard, Jimmy Slab Henry—Alternate Tackle and Guard. Back. Middle Ron - Co-Captain Tom N'unnally—End, Co-Captain Jack 'Tog Riddle—Center, William Skippy Rogers—End, James Guts Rowe—End. Ho tom Ron-. Jerry Lummox Sansom—Alternate End and Tackle, Vernon Ollie” Thornton—Tackle, Pat Stinger Valid)'—Quarterback, Teddy Farmer Woodsides—Center. Robi.rt Hi'wlett, Russia i. Inman Coaches MANAGERS Left to right, Lirst Row. Eddie Lusk, Clovis Box, Herman Harper. Sect ml Row. Kenneth Mauldin, George Sarinopoules. On September 22, 1949, Fairfield High School opened its football season against its perennial opponent, Ensley. Ably led by co-captains Jack Riddle and Tommy Nunnally, the team made a formidable stand against Ensley. A lucky interception by Ensley forced us behind 7 to 0 despite our terrific defensive opposition. A change from Notre Dame to T formation was made in the early part of the season. Doing a fine job of installing the new football system were Head Coach Russell Inman and Assistant Coach Robert Hewlett. The seasonal record, although not impressive at first sight, was excellent considering the strength of the opposition. The team chalked up four wins against five losses. EaLtUi Left to right, hirst Row: Clovis Box. Walter Parker. Pat Vallcly, Eugene McElroy, Dave I riend, Hob White Second Row: Gayle Hcllyfield, Robin Ellison. Hugh Bandy. Jack Lampkin, Cieorge Sarinopoulos. Don Mauldin, Ccach Hcwlect. l aielall left to right, hirst Ron-.'Clifford Byrd. Don Mauldin. Clarence Canter, James 'dSCuCl tt Strickland, Pat Vallcly, Robin Ellison, Dave I riend. Second Rou: Coach l.ov Vaughan, Manager George Sarinopoulcs, Seth Box, Hugh Bandy. Bill MeMurry, Joe Neeland, Jack Riddle, Bill Anderson, Manager Ken Mauldin. The girls enjoying to the fullest their sports in the new gymnasium. TOP PICTURE—Left to right, Kneeling: Billy Cable. Patsy Patrick. Standing: Anne Ray Cart I edge, Geraldine Crumpton, Charlotte Davis, Patsy Hodges, Joanic White, Kitty Curl. BOTTOM PICTURE—Ixft to right: Billy Cable. Anne Ray Cartlcdge, Geraldine Crumpton, Charlotte Davis, Patsy Hodges, Kitty Curl, Joanic White, Patsy Patrick. - r.w .v.VB? And The Band Played On . . . Big Shots at Junior-Senior Banquet . . . Superintendent’s Secretary . . . Now, Honey . . . Mr. Routledge — He Forgot . . . Y-Teen Santa Clauses . . . Red Cross Readies All. The 1 lalf-Way Mark . . . To Thee Dear Fairfield High School . . . Homecoming—Lighting the Way . . . Oh, Say Can You Hear? . . . Out-standing . . . Voices That Won . . . Still Ours ... Up and Coming . . . The Last Lap . . . The Tragedy That Won . . . Did They Know? . . . Flag Dedication. Only God Can Make a Tree . . . Book Reports Due? . . . Queenly . . . Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot? . . . Service with a Smile . . . Our Lunchroom —Fit for a Queen . . . Couldn’t Do Without Them . . . Happy Graduate . . . Shining Morning Faces” . . . Get That Yellow Jacket! . . . Just Before the Game. Happy Girls . . . Ready for the Big Event? . . . B-Tcam—Ready for Action . . . Leading to Fun . . . Appreciating the Home Economics Department ... A Date With Judy . . .Anybody Missing? . . . Basketball Bees . . . 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