Fairfield High School - Crucible Yearbook (Fairfield, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1952 volume:

mi Senior fmIld high school PUBLISHED BY p t 3 £ 5 t TO THEE DEAR FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Mr. I!. H. Baker ll his untiring efforts as superintendent l the Fairfield CIii Schools front I92.S-1916. Mr. Baker led the Fairfield Schcxds in their march ol progress front a new and very small system, to one that is recognised as among the Best in the nation, housed in brick buildings with adequate equipment am! staffed with well-qualified teachers. I'lte motto that hung over his desk exemplifies his life: I shall pass through this world but once! ny good therefore that I can do Or any kindness that I can show To any living creature, let me do it now: Let me not defer or neglect it. For I shnlj not pass this way again. Present and future generations will he blessed because of his vision, his high ideals, his love for youth and his desire to serve them. I n Me m o r i a in Mrs. I.ula P. .Nicholson Be simple and modest in voiii deport men f, and treat with indifference whatever lies between virtue and vice. Love the human race: obey God.” These words In Marcus Xntonius could well sum up the life ol Lula P. .Nicholson, teacher in Fairfield Schools fot twenty-one years. She was one who endeared herself to her students with her understanding ol their problems and her efforts to help them. To her neighbors she was evet the thoughtful and considerate friend. To her professional associates she was an efficient and helpful co-worker. Henry Ward Beecher has said, “There are persons so radiant, so genial, so pleasure-bearing that you instinctively feel in their presence that they do soil good, whose coming into a room is like bringing a lamp there. Such a jKT.son was Lula P. Nicholson. A M Dedication Because she is understanding: because she. in her quiet way, helps us in our undertakings: because she goes beyond the classroom in her teaching; and because she is our friend, the seniors dedicate the twenty-seventh volume of I I IK CRl 'CIBLE to— MISS M RY GLEE SH RPE “Give, oh give us the man who sings at his work. He can do more in less time; he will do it better; he will persevere longer.'' The reviewing committee who evaluated our school in the fall commented on the close-relationship of teachers and pupils. We feel that this close relationship is what has enabled us to go about our work with a song in our hearts. Mk. ( J. Smithson Preside!! I BOAR I) OF EDUCATION Mr . Viikima H. v Treasurer Mr. C. C. Keuxy Mr. W. D. Srlf Dr. B. S. Carm'.ntkr When we hear of remarks like these from an outstanding school man Mr. Nunn is one ol the must far-seeing superintendents in the state,’’ and Mr. Bolding is one of the most wide-awake principals in the state.” we swell with pride. To Mr. Nunn, who has played the leading role in providing the hoys and girls of Fairfield High with a full and varied education, we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation. S11 P E R I MR N't'NN N T I N D E N T Ollier Assistant , l eft In rifht: Mrs Wypcr. torn McNaron. Mr Gregory. Mis. Smith. Since Mr. Bolding's first coming to Fairfield High, he lias hail a keen interest in making our yearbook one of the best. For this and for the wise guidance he has given us in all our undertakings, we are deeply grateful. MR BO! DIM; P r i ih i |i a I Office Assistants: left to ri it. Dale MiDanal Carolyn Sjk-xuc. Sti annc Cash. Vnn Hamilton. Bctiv Rowe. Patricia t-av. Mrs. Spit nagcl Classroom A c I i v i(i c s T h c l-ola Clarke English, Mathematics nna Ria Davis English George C. Draper History, Speech Mrs. C. G. Kiquett Chemistry, Physics Robert P. Hewlett Science, Conch Alma Hays I lowcll french. Typing Virginia Johnston Mnthetnatits Eugene C. Jordan BanH C. J. Kelle) Music acuity Dorothy M Ix'otl Physical Education Hush H. Mumpowei Oliver Training Lois Oliver Art Mrs. Nadine Phillips Hotnr Economies and l.nnrhrooin J. A. Rout ledge Machine Shop Mat y Glee Sharpe Cointnetrial Subfectt Nonna Jean Short History Mis. Paul Smith Seel'y Suftl'i. Office Mrs. Corinne Spit nagel Registrar Faculty MRS. VIRGINIA II. GREGORY Secretary, Superintendent's otlnr N ii I Pictured Elizabeth Walker Mathematics William R. McKinnon Diversified Octupotion i James Perry Biology and Coach ■■■ J. I). SMITH EUGENE MrF.LROY President Vice-President MAkGAREl NTHON Secretary | MES H M I M N Treasurer The Senior Class As we entered high school in 1948, we made up our minds that out four-year stay would be well remembered. In spite ol the small number in our class, we accomplished our goal. Many of our members are outstanding leaders in such organizations as the Thespians, the Student Council, and the Beta Club. We made a fine impression at (.iris' State and Boys' State. We are proud of our accomplishments, but we feel that we have just begun our life’s journey. Under God's guidance, wc hope to go forth in our future lives, leading the way for others. MARGARFI N. W IHONY Crucible Staff 4 Hi-Life 2. 3 Band 2. 3. A Bcu Club 3. A I linpiam 2. 3. A SAM I.FM IS HARkl KY French C lub 2. 3 Thopiam 2. 3. A Jr. Hi Y 1.2 Art Club A Band 2. 3 The Seniors BILLY BAR ION I). O Club I CLOVIS BOX Athletic I. 2. S. I French Club 2. 5 rhr | ianit 3. -I Choir 2. 3. 4 F-CJuh 3. 4 DENNIS BROOKS Band 1.2. 3. I Hi Y 1.2. 3. 4 I henman 2. 3. I ( rui iblr Staff 3 Editor Hi-Life I M II. Bl'RKK French Club 2. 3 Bela Club 3. I Basketball I Hi l ife I J. C BYRD Capitol Heights |i High School. Montgomery. Ala. Bam I 2 I). � . Club FRANKLIN TATE COLQUITT D. O. Club ROBF.R I A JOAN DI M VS Rimuv 1.2 Delta Y Teens 4 Fhecnian 5 Vrt Club 4 Chi-Y-Tcem 3 II ROM) KSIOCk Beta Chib 3. 4 Student Council I Senior Ili-Y 3. 4 Si age Crew I. 2. 3 Stage Manager I I RRS Oil ID R I Ruileclge I H tie v town 2. 3 D. O. Club I M RVIN GLASGOW Football I. 2. 3 Baseball 1.2. 3 I). O. Club I The Seniors wn or win: Bela C.'lnl 3. Pres. •! Student (intuit il 2. Sc I tea . S Gilley Reading Contest Winnei 2 Queen Friendship I I' Day leader J JAMES II l I M N Ha ml 1.2. 3. I I hespiam 2. -H. 4 Beta Club 3. I Hi l ife 3. 4 Student Council I N II MU ION Band 1.2 French Club 3. 4 Com men ial (.lull 3. 4 ('•iris’ State 3 ( imihle Staff I MCI OR II XRWOOl) I hespiam 2. 3. I Hi-Y 1.2. 3. I Beta Club 3. I Battle Cili emhip lour S President of Student IVudv I LYDA HOI.MES Band I Delta Y Teem 3. 4 Ili-Lifc I Commercial Club 4 (dee Club 1.2 DOT JACKSON (irurilile Staff I Beauty 4 Who Who 4 Delta Y Teem Pres. I Hi-life Staff 4 I I.OYD JONES Cottage Hill I Huey town 2 I). O'. Club I Football 3 MARY KELLY Library Assistant I. 2. 3. 4 Choir I. 2 Y-Teens 2. 3. 4 Red Cross 4 Hi Life 4 ( RI KILGORE Central High School D. O. Club 3. Pres.’ 4 FR NCES LO( KE Minor 1.2 Commercial Club I'rcs. 4 The KARI I M) K Rand I. 2 Red Crow I I AI I I VI h M III V I French Club 2 I 1.1 .ARK III NN McCRORIF Cheetleader 3. Head I V I'ecns 1.2. 3. I C.rutible I Who Who I Favorite 4 I I (.1 NF. Mr FI RON Basketball 1.2. 3 I Student Council Offirrr I I tack 3.4 Student bumii i Senior Hi Y 3. I DWK.HI MXRI.OU Sr Hi Y 4 Manager «•! Football I Football 3 Seniors JOF Ml R( IIISOX Hi Y I 2. 3. I I hcvpianv 2. 3. I Red (itiiM I ruriblr I Music 1.2. 3 I’F. I F ■MCKV X A ARE I I NX Student Comic il 1.2. 3 Sr. Hi Y 1. I FooiImII I 11M M F. l |t Hi Y 1.2.3 Sr. Hi Y 4 Stage irw 1. 2. 3 French Club 3, I Art ( lub 4 (O ANN I'AIR Choir 3 Beautv 4 Who’ Who 4 Y-1 eem I Commercial Club 3. 4 F.nniF RKF.n French Club 3. 4 Fli-Y 1.2. 3. 4 Stage Crew I. 2. 3. I The Seniors HI I I Y ROSS Band 1.2. 3 I hcspians 1.2 .11. -I Helta Y I ccn� I ( Imii I Cirls dec Club I CFRRY JillO I I Band 1.2 ( Itpii i. 2. 9 Y'«Tccns i Beamy I C.niciblc Edimr I (. Y SELF Hurytown 2. 3 Dl.BORMI WWFSMIIII Beta Club S. 4 French Club 2. 3 crompani t lor Choir I. 2. 3. •! Who Who -I J H SMI I II French Club 2. 3 Beta Club 3. I Football 2. 3 Student Council, See. I tea I lli l.ifc I I RIINI SPFNCF Beta Club 3. -I V Teem 1.2. 3. I Speech Club 3. I Commercial Club -I I I 1 BI I II S I I R I net a Club 3. 4 Commercial Club 3. 4 Choir 1.2. 4 Crucible Staff I Y- Fern 3, 4 I) I I RS Sr. Ili Y 4 Red Cross 1.2. 3. I Choir I Pres. Red Cross 4 Speer b dull 2. 3 JOFYARCHAK Sr. Hi Y I M ROARF I ANTHONY Citizenship Girl DENNIS BROOKS Editor Of the Hi-l.ife HAROLD I.STOCK President n the Sr. Ill ) NN GRAVI.IT President of the lie la Club VICTOR HARWOOD President of the Student Council DOT JACKSON President of the Delta-)' Tecus CARL KILGORE President of the I). (). Club FRANCES LOCKF President of the Commercial Club GERRY SCOTT Editor of the Crucible DEBORAH SMITH Soloist with Birmingham Symphony Orchestra DAN WA TERS President of the Red Cross Outstanding Seniors The Junior Class Since the first day they entered high school, the junior class lias been proud of its members. As freshmen, they participated in the various clubs and athletics. During their sophomore year, they teamed with the junior class to win the F T)a activities. sophomore was selected Miss Fairfield, during the Fairfield Fortieth Xnniversary celebration. This year they have been especially proud of their class. Many ol them were chosen for the Beta Club and the I- Club. junior was homecoming queen; seven of the cheerleaders and four of the majorettes were juniors. They give promise of being an outstanding senior class. .1 u ii i o r s | Wlc I M A I RSON UOIHIY llNRBIR N Mil I IIR DI FA (.Ml IIROWN M RV K I III RIM BYRD mi i.v ( mu i VVOWI M)I)H I IR(.I I (.WAN I | WMM � K I ( till I MON C l SKY 1)0 1 C.I.K.M no I CUNNIFF I R WKI.IN DAVIS ANN DELWHY CORD AN DONNE I I X I'AT 1M KK RCIIIF. Dl NC N M R Dl RDI.N | ( K FARI | M K11 I I R I CT J� RRN I XNCIIFR JOHNNY I VRRINT. I ON ji n in h r II VRIt R (. RRI( K J n ii i o r s |ERRY GIL BERT JIMMY GU,MORE MARS1IA11 (.LASS ( ROl.YX GODDARD GEORGE GRIFFIN R11 EY (.1 IN ROGER (.1 l YVONNE MALI. II ARLES II AND M ARY LOt ISE II ARDIN M ARY AW II ARDY I A I HOC.I I NI) III Gil HUDSON JANE I I E JOHNSON JIMMY JONES VIVIAN JONES M ARGIE KELSO JERRY KlI.Bt RN JERRY I.AMPKIN JACKIE LAY HAROLD LOGAN JAMES LOGAN PA'I MANGUM BARBARA M ASSEY .1 u n i«r s JIM MV McCI.ESKKY JAYNE OLVEY BETTY ROWE CHARLES SMI I II REBECCA Mc( I.ESKEY DON O'NEIL HELEN RUSHING JERRY SMI I H EMU V MrC RORII l 1 OSBORN NN SADLER SHIRLEY SMI 1 II LINDSEY' Ml RDOCK JI'LIA POINTER JERRY SANSOM SUE SMI 1 II BOBBY NOR 1 lid I I PEGGY PRICE BEVERLY SI SHORN JIMMY STRAIN I I'SY l IVER BILLY ROBKR 1 SON ( RO! SMI 1 II SHIRLEY ST KICELAND t . HU V.If (.All. STRIPLING ANN | R11 S I I I)1 K VIVIW siyi.es Dll R I AVI OK K I III I F.N I WI.OR ( RO| l ()l K JAMES WCE GENEU DE MARY FRANCES M)kl. S TOMMY WALKER CAROLYN W'AL'I KRS JIMMY MAI KRS I rft to right. 1st Row Miu llowcll. Billv Vdaiiw. Freda Parsons, Belts Rowe. Emily MrCrnrie. Jimmy Human. Second Itnw: Peggy Price. Mary Durden, Ceorgc Walter . Don Robimon. Fred Miller. Thud Row: Johnny VowcII. Bill Scott. CWil Harris. Mary Frances Wadkius. Sophomore Class left to right, lit Row: Catherine Smith. Lena White. Katherine Pcanoti. Martha Smith, loni MiNarOn, Lucille Stagg. Martha Weaver. Sue Strain. Miss Clarke. Second Row: RoIktu I'ait. Huhhie Baggett Alice Sisco. Doris Capps, Irick Mauasco. Ralph McKinnon. James Nichols Third Row: Ruth nn Morrow. Shirley Womble. Joe McNecs. Lawrence Wilson Jinnm Bay It '. Bobby Whiten. John s«� . Charles con Hermann left to right, hi How: Mr. Perry, Sarah Jones. lommie Win Pali . Vntotncitc Cagliano, |ackie kamplain. Pal Lay. Marv |anc M Elroy. Sen out Rote I errv Marhui. Sue Hood. Pa iriria Glasgow I •� Hotchkin. Marion |avne. Martha Ponder. Hcnrv Hychr Third Rou Myra Johnson. Glenda Hollis. I alc McDanal. Buddv Ponder. Stoicn W ard. Bohl� laiwerv Sophomore Class l eft to right. 1st Hoie: Barbara Bradley. Dot Ca ev. Sue Strickland. Martha Doiinor. lari Fori in r. mi Brook . Brook Blanton. Miss Smith. Second Rou• Jean South. Mary Sue Locke, peggv Kvim. Bobbie Baggett. Bobbie DcVicsc. John Cox. Kddie Berry Third Rou-: Sandra Leaver. Kvcritt Hill Janie Leonard. Bob Pond. Buddy Bate . Walter Train. Bobby Freeman. James Bushy. Charlc Reave . l.rft to right, 1st How: Mi. Hewlett. I.yniton Oliver, Hilly Seay. Sara Bhilltpx, Angcline McNtiit. Josephine Parson . Nina Ixiwcry. F.lvic Johnson, Martha Nelson. Second Raw Otiida Faye Oils, Patsy Harris. Beity Nccland, Earlcne Jones. Norma Harwood. Sarah Huchko, Rat Hunk, Faye l.usk, Marilyn Moon. Third Row: Billie Conway. Carolsn Kelley. Jean Jackson. Lvnii Parker. Billy F.d Skinner. Kenny Myers fourth Row: George McGluney, Freddy Hall. Bohlty Bair. Jem Reynolds. Robert Norris. Bill Moore. Don Pattenon. Freshman Class l.rlt to right. 1st Row: Mbs Short. Mona I’crry. N’aiuv ( rump. Joan Steely. Judv I ce Smith. Mar J ( handler, James While. Bobby Giivdi. Eugene Earwood. Second Row: Frank Studinka, Rendu Sapp. Eduard Whitson. Cerclenc Reynolds. Icrr Wilkiiu, Bobhv Williamson. Fred ice Whiten. Frances Register. Jimmie Williams. George Yarchak. Third Row: Maltcl thrasher Jackie Smith. Doris Reed Nadine Sexton. Norma Smith. Bills Williamson. Haiold Slandford. Bill} Woodall. Sam Smith I rjl in right. 1st Hour Manila Ptitdctl. Iluigio Harlcite. Xrtlinr Fieri. Joyce Cober. Sail' Brown. nna |«� Hall, V. Marlow. Second Itow: |.m Earl, Sue llrooks, joe I lodges. Russell Hilton. Gladys Christ tn| , George Gregory. Carter Morey, Riduril Dcdcls. I at Haile' Third How: Gail Daniel. Faye Earp. |ackir Meeks, Barbara (Cleveland. Ann Dawson, Hovel Harnett, Jim Crawford, Ellen Downs. Kirhanl Caiiglltnn. |im Hlair. Freshman Class Left to right. 1st Hour Mi's W alker, ( arolyn Sprme. Shirley Nelson. Judy Da'is. Ka' Cassell. Bohtn John, nncttc McClinton. Second How Sandra Moon, Emily Henry, Judy Studinka. Charlene Si'lrv Heims Mikettzie, Janies Ward. Vcmicc Jones. Thud How: Norman Loonev. Bobby Gunter, Wayne Kirby, loin my Cox, Jimmy Watkins, I’at Ihomas. |ack Walters, Eddie Howe. flUOt wr titan n 'U‘VM T JOllidg Favorites J. 2). Jmil, a Ih jSluurl 6: r„, %£Lj Who’s Who first All-Hound—Margaret and Victor Mmt Talented- Deborah and Sammy Itrst Iheued fcugcnc and l ol friend lint—C� ern and Larry H'l tiwf—Pete and Ann i« «!TT _ rim mgm mm I OMUY COX Photographer hi 1 mu hi Stuart Auutant Editor Sammy Bahru v A11 Editor Joi Mirmiiaon fiutinrn Manager Aw Mi'Xjuwik Assistant Htuiness Manager Gerry Si on Editor “Anybody seen the football pictures? Are all the snaps in? Sammy! get to work! How many annuals have been sold this week? Have the faculty pictures come yet. Gerry? Are the names and pictures in alphabetical order. Elizabeth? Peanut, where are the rest of the club pictures?” “-There is another track picture somewhere. Headaches? Sure. But there's another side, and we hope that you get as much fun and joy out of reading your Crucible as the stafl has had in working on it. Miss IjOI.a Gi arm Miss i ma IIavs IIoaaiu Sponsor Sputum NN OR Vl.KF hentutr Editor N HAM 11 ION Class Editor DO I i ackson Typist ( I.OVIS BOX Sport� Editor MAROARFI ANTHONY Club Editor MARA KF.I.LY Eypist V N SADLER lunior ftrpresmtalivr The 1952 Crucible tr HI- LIFE 'tr ANN McCRORIE MISS VALENTINE |AMES II l.l.MAN MISS ANNA Kl DAVIS Assistant Editor fatuity Arlvucr During the past year the Hi-Life staff has striven to keep the students informed about the events at Fairfield High School. As usual, the Hi-Life staff has had to work with very limited funds. The Hi-Life again this year sponsored the Miss Valentine contest, the lovely queen this year being Ann McCroric. Under the leadership of our sponsor. Miss Anna Ria Davis, we believe wc have succeeded in making Volume Seventeen of the Hi Life one of the best in the history of our school paper. The Hi-Life SAMMY BARKLEY Art luhtor CLOVIS BOX Sfonts VIC I OR HARWOOD News Writer . D. SMITH Itnsitiess Manage) MARY KELLY Typist, C.o-Sotial M IL HI RK1 Proof R cadet 1)0 I J ACKSON Co-Social LY DA HOLMES Typist Not Pictured Ann (davice, Feature Writer Jerry Kanchcr. Typist The Student Council OFFICERS VICTOR HARWOOD...........................Presiden I EUGENE McELROY....................Fire Presiden! }. I). SMITH........... . .. .Secretary-Treasurer Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the Student Council has grown head and shoulders above the other organizations of our school. It stands ever ready to help and guide its smaller brothers and sisters by promoting among the students friendship, teamwork, good citizenship and a better understanding of and participation in our school’s many facilities. By membership in the State and National Student Council Association, the Council has become familiar with methods to lead the way in practically every phase of student participation. Spon soring Homecoming Day. Friendship Week. F-Day, student assemblies, the monitor system and publishing the Student Directory, form part of the Student Council's endeavor tit is year. I his year in late November the Stu dent Council attempted a project never before thought possible of a group of high school students—the raising of Victor Harwood F.ugcnr McEIroy f. D. Smith It'll to right, ht How: Mr Draper, (idle Wade. Emily McCrorie. nn Saillcr. Norma Harwood. Srrond How: Jimmy MrCleskev. Jim Crawford, I'oni Me Naum. Sue llooil. Bari rata Bradlev. |«ik Waller Third How: Coach Hewlett. Victor Harwood. J I). Smith. James Hallman. Harold I slock. Johnny Farrington. Eugene McElroy. Miss Mrlxml $4,000 to purchase an electric score board for our football field. With tremendous odds against us. we set out with the Nickel-a-Day Drive , the “Five-Dollars-per Student Drive , postcards to grads, paper drives, basketball between the faculty and varsity, basketball between the Junior Civitans and faculty sjjonsorcd by the Junior Civitan Club, and a “Womanless Wedding , consisting of high school students. Outside of school. Carl and Walter Buck of the Fairfield Barrel Company donated $500 and their influence is largely responsible for our present success. Numerous other individuals and firms have greatly increased our funds. As the Crucible goes to press, our total gatherings have reached the $2,417.38 mark— more money than has ever been raised before cooperately by the students and citizens for any one single project. Considering these results, we feel sure that a scoreboard will be standing on Clements Field to greet next year’s team and spectators. l-rll to tight, lit Row: Pitw Oliver Shitln nil- k! l:z:r nSrs Sar , , ' issFjS- « « l� avi.. ia.no Hard . Jimn |,,, J Znu,h‘ ,on' - + ° . U c £ iU' •� � • Chrlurop. ................................... •••'' •' kVh.av: 1 Rirtt ££ � . RAMIl I-vcry0,K' our high school has been very proud of the band this year. It presented D lll 1 a good showing at the football games with a combination of gcxnl playing, good drilling, and new uniforms. Our band also participated in many civic affairs and performed in several assembly programs. T I HR N’t:w,y or8an, (, h ihc Art (dub proved to be one ol the most successful in out L IjUD school, f'he club participated in many activities and presented one of the most original and entertaining assembly programs ol the year. I.r t to rr it, lit fair. VII. Oliver. Martha W«m. Intend Young. Ouida Fa� r On . Barbara C.arrick . Vrrnicr |on« Stfomi How: C.ail Brown. C.hurlm Hand. Mi I r lev Worn hie. nn Brook . Mar lane MrF.lrov. Dot Stuart. Third Ho n Catherine Smith. F.mily Henrv. Vimim B.irklcv, fat Hoiclund, A nil a he I Bradley. ha (iuwll � • I rli lit nghi hi Rfngi I li jhetli Stuart. Dr bo rah Smith, mi (.tjUiT, Ann Satllrt Krhrrra M« ’ckv C.arnlvn Waltm, Vr ••ml How: Rtlltr (.all Stripling llrtrn KiithniK, I'al Hog lunii, |a nr l n. Min IUiii Third Him Nril HiiiLi liimm Mt('lc tv. Vm tot ll.irutxMl. J. D. Smith, tlaroJri h link. Johnny I ailing -Ion, limmv llallman BETA CLUB I'he Beta (llul) presented a United Nations Hag to the school on I nited Nations day. It alstt presented at the same time a very interesting assembly program on different phases of democracy I he motto Act well yom part: there all the honor lies” was carried through with the play Let Me Grow Up” presented by out Thespian troup. The Thespian float won second prize in the Homecoming parade. I 11 to right. Irt Haw: IjmiIoi S|ifltcr. v« 1.1I1 Jonn. (jroh n Waltrn, Jr,n� South, ferry Martuit. lam former. Martha Weaver, Mary Janr Mrflrov. S«ond Haw: Martha smith. Sue S ml ill, Betty Rm� Mat tea ret Nnthonv, Kay lawll, Ch.ulrnr Style . )ml Studiuka. Dot Cuiiniff, Mar Kathryn Mini. Third Hnn : Omit Box. Shlrlr Smith, C.jil Brown, Sammy Bark Icy. fame NirhoW. Jjtnrt II a It man. fourth How: Mr, Dr a|Mrr, Vklor Hat wood, lililir H( wr Jem Gilbert, Jm Mum hiton. I ell to tight, lit Now Mi McKinnon, |imm� Cib'c, Carl Kilgore. Carol Smith. Jeanette Johrnnn, Jack I a •inonil Now. WiJ'iam Howrll, Bohtn Notth cutl. lame I ( raII. (ia Self. Franklin Colquitt Krnnv Wei I'll ltd Row Tomim Walkct Hugh Hudum. RuJu long. I lovd Jour . Mar � .n C.iatgnw. Bi|l Bai ton. [) Diversified Occupations is a pan-time co-operative training program lot high sc hcMil pupils. Through this year the members of the French Club continued to support their French orphan. Francis Valentin. They sent him fifteen dollars as a Christmas gift. The club’s float took first place in the Homecoming Parade. .c t to light, hi Now: Ann Hamilton. Barbara Bradley, loin McNaron. I.eua White. Sue Strain. Sarah Jonm. Terry Mat I Mil. Maltha Weaver. I.m� Fortner. Mi� � Howell. Second Now: lean South Sue Hood. Bubble Bag get I. Catherine Smith. Catolvn Walter . Mona Cauiey. lanice Alvei on, i «t.i i - Reed, c a rob B 16 lar. Third Now: Billie Stripling, Sue Smith, Ann Sadler. |ohn Cot, lame Xlciiol . C baric von Her maim. Jimmv Neal. Jem kilbum. Fourth Now: limim Water . Rudd Bate . Jimmy Jonr . I inti cv Murdock, Bobhv Bar-hr i. Johnnv FaningtAii Ralph .McKinnon, (tick Manaun, John So . Joe McNee . W� to right, lit How; (Uuuh Pern, Couli llrwlrtt. ItwiKlii Marlon. (iruur Wjlirt lufcrnr Mr Kirov. Jrr n Samntn, Jirntm Strain. (Aiib Inman Srtund How: CJovi Box, link Manaixn. t luitr Smith. Robti« ln� m, Jarkir K� rr ill, Jjmo ( lark. Mar vlli Gla«Kitw. Third Haws jtrmnr MtCln krx. Scntlr Ward, J o It n n y Fartinxton, Marxlial GUn, John Waid. Knurr (.urn, Hohh BarbrT. Robb Or Vine. The F-Club is composed of hoys who have lettered in at least one of the three major s|x rrs—football, baseball and basketball. All who attended their barbecue at (Jump Cos by enjoyed “themselves and the chicken, too. 1 he members of the Commercial Club continued work on the club scrapbook during the year. Micy sold candy at the football games, gave a check toward the scorelroard fund, and had several machine demonstrations for the students of tommerciaI subjects. left (a nght; M� « Sfuipr. f raiKrt |«tr I li jlteih vSiujm, , |ar-KJirl AnlhtHit. Jo inn I'jir, Arm llam Hum ( Ill V-TEEYS 1 1 � ught, i Hutr: Carotin Martin. Calh rrlne Smith. leu White. Sarah Jour Rar tiara Bmlln. I ui Smart. Ingrid Young. Martha Weaver, 1'rr-n M a r tin t. A n ii llntnks, Man Jarir M« F.lroy, Sue Strain. Freda I'annm, Mai Ilia Atm cl on. Nmu lamer . Angelinr Mr-Null. Second Now: I nut MrNatnn. Su« llood, (jkiImi Spence. Iran South, (ate I ml Mona Fay Perry, Bet-u Nee land. Antoinette Cagliuno, Mali Mi liana I. Krlrne Jimn. r� tn Harriv, Iifilor Whiten. Mai' J. Chandler. Nadine Sexton. Maitha Smith, Katherine Pearann Jud Davit. Third Wore; Jan fail. Martha I'ondrr. Pegs Flint. Rolitm HaKKCtl. Mabel Th rather, Cerelene Reynold . Shirle Wotnble. Martha Mon nor, l.urille Stass. Ann I)a « nn. Rathara Cleveland, F.llen D-mn Sue Brook. . Sally Brown. Ka� Brock Marv France Wadkint. laii Fortner, fourth Now: Morlt Cappt. Sue Strickland, Ridiecta Pair, Anna Joe Hall. Jackie Smith. Billie Coimav. Carol n Kelle . I.IimIo Chrltlrnp, Jean Jackton. Maltha llurdm. Irani r Rorntri. Manic ii Moon, Rhenda sapp. Joyce Cobet. Rrtiv Rote. Fmilc McCrotir tilth Row: Mc« Walker. Peggy Jo Delaney, I cm Hotch kin. Marion Javnr. Ih� t Catey. F. inilv Flent . Jackie Meekt. Faye Faip. Patricia (.largo . Alice Si wo. Rand VandeJonl, Jitnniir Ruth William . Mori Reed. Josephine Partont, loan Steely. Y TEENS The V-Teen Club is a service organization connected with the V.W.C.A. Among their several worthy projects this year was the dressing ol dolls at Christmas foi the Crippled Children’s Home. DELTA Y-TEEYS W It fight, hi Now: (•em Scott. Ann Mi Ctorif, Bar liar a Garrick. Mantic Krltn, Catolvn Tolar. Carolyn Walter . Ann Delaney, Iran nine (jiinutir.il .Ver-ond Now: t arolvn ( od dard. Mona Cau«ev. Fatlenr Spence, Kelt Rom. Pat SI a n Burn. Kathleen Taylor. Pal lloglund. Rillir Strip ling. Mitt Smith. Third Now: Patricia Oi«hotn Shirley smith, Vivian Jnnev. Yvonne Hall, Francrv laxke. Vivian Style . Aniuhellr llud-ln, Yvonne (.added. fourth Now: I.vela Holme , Mary Kell Flt abcth .Miiatl, Ann Mane Scudinku. Pat Oliver. Ann t.ravlee, Ann Sailler, Mary Ann A'atle- I rli in tight. • Heat: Ruwrll Milton, A. V Mai!n« . I.yiinoti Oil vet, |or H kIxo. Sum sinitli. Ralph Mi kin non. 'rrrtrnl Nntr: Mn Kii|tiit(. Hnhhi I oxrn. Hrnm Mi Krii lt', |olin Sin, Hill Mooir. lumn NiilvoH. Junior ili-V r I‘o create, maintain, and extend Christian fellowship among their members and fellow students is the goal of the Hi-Y Clubs in our school. Senior Hi-Y l fit Jn right, hi How: J. | . Smith. Irtts Sun vim. Haiokl tori, l.uRvne MrFI tov. Joe Murrhmm. ircond KoV.‘ t ililtr Rent. litmus Neal, Victor II 4 t wood ■ Cbarlc Smith, Don V Jllrn, Hill Rohitt vm. I'ctc Na aretian Third How: Clia tin Hand, littttm Water JaiUr Kvniit. littt toy June . Uviglit Marlowe fourth Row. Haul I.ylc. Jim mi MiCIniev, Jem Smith, Johnm I at rmuion. Orottir Kill (in tilth How: Mr. I’rrrv, Mantult ( la . Roger Cuin. frit to right. I n How; Ml� Short. Martha ttnith. Rrtt' Rowe, Man France W .id kin . Limit Met rotic. Ann DrUntr, Ann (.utln-Strand Raw: Sur Brook . Catolm Shelter Imit Stud ink a . Pat Mangnm. Rrbrtrj Me Clrtln. Joe Hmltn third Row: Mabel I hratlier. Man Kell Man Ann Hard . Cat la . Martha Ponder Robbv Vi||iam� on. fourth How: Farl loon O. John Cox. Iimm' Gilmore, Gordon Don nrll . Jeirv Gilbert. Joe Mimhiwut. Dan Wa retv George Grit (in. RED (ROSS COUNCIL Our Red Cross Council this year tried to help in our city's civil defense effort Thev fixed up the first aid room and had members help as nurses’ aids and helpers at the blood bank. 'll All) Everyone was proud of our choir this year. Inder the leadership of Mr. Kelley Ilvlll it grew and prospered. . i Christmas time it presented a wonderful musical program at one ol our local churches. I til Iq right, hi Ron ; Mr. krlle . C-alherint 'niilli. Barbara Garin k. M j r g I r krlwi. F11r n Down . nn Sadler. Mat Jjnr MrLIro . Situ Low rrv Strand How; Martha Wrairt, Marx Sue Untr. Mirabel h Suian liiilenr Jonr Fate Latp, C. a ro I t n Iolar. Sue Brook . Inn Matbut. Itrda Carton . Third How: lot Foil net. Dt borah Smith, Bern Rim. Ytonne Gaddel). Cat Man-gum. Kathleen Tat lor. Cat lloglund. Billie Strip ling. Helen Ruthing. fourth Row Martha Dnnnor. I mil MrGiotie. Slurlr Smith. Vivian Jonr . Vtonne Hall, Rich aid C jughton. Benm Mc-Km ir. Jotinnv I art mg loo. Jetr Gilbert, Norman I .nonet. I rll lo mill, l.il Row. (•corgr Walter . Jun no Wilm, I ml fry. Joan Duma , . rrond Hone: Mi MumpOMCT, Carolyn Tolar, Billir Gail SinpbiiR. l’ tK' Price, fjinlii) Wal-ter . kilo Cuin. Jean Miller. Thud Row: Jaik Earl, Cail Brown. Barbara Carrirk, Ann Muir Stuilinkii. Mona Caiiwv. Belly Rim. DRIVER Til I VI Vi’ I o teach students safety first in all phases of driving is the InAlillLlU purpose ol this course. LIBRARY I lie library assistants arc always ready and willing to help students in die library any way they can. I jell lo light. It! Rmr: Doth Rent, Nadine Sr� lon. Aimaliel Brad 'ey. Sue Hood. See- nd Row: Man Kel ley, Mn. Wood. Film hoxm, Jackie Meek Pal Mo«lund. Thud Rovr. Charley von Hermann. Sammt Barkley. Jimmy Oil mute. Neil Burke. I'hc class of ’52 will long rcmcinl cf Homecoming Day. Our football squad held the mighty Jefferson County Chantp ol 1950 to a (Mi tie. In the air there was a feeling ol moral vic tory. Oni queen, lovely Gail Brown, with her attendants. Ann McGrorie and Janice Alverson. reigned over the gala celebration. Congratulations went to Miss Dorothy McLeod, the Student Council, the P.T.A., and all the others who worked hard making this—the seniors last Homecoming—one that we will always remember! If I) a y Senior anti Freshman— Eugene McF.lroy ami Ann McCroric Junior anti Sophomore—Omrgc C.riffin and Mona (Iauw This year marked the eighth annual I'Day at Fairfield. The purpose of the day is to promote interest in sports. Ping-pong, basketball, tennis, swimming, and bowling arc just a few of the many sports in which all the students enjoy competing for a medal, which is awarded to the winner in each sport. Activities Again this year, the student body was divided into two groups, the seniors and the freshmen versus the juniors and the sophomores. A song, a stunt and a yell are prepared by each group and presented on Stunt Night, climaxing the F-l)ay activities. On this night the trophy is presented to the winning group, and the individual champs are presented medals. (’enter, Ann McCrofie. Head Cheerleader, l eft to right: Gordon Donnelly, Janice l erson, Mona .iu c . Marv nn Wade. Rilc Guin. (rail Brown. Freda I'areons, Billy Gable. The Cheerleaders Whether the game was won or lost, the cheerleaders still helped the school spirit by their cheering. Their enthusiasm and leadership were felt at all times. Leading the squad was Ann McCroric. a veteran of one year. Billy Cable served his third year, and Janice A1 verson, her second year. Other members f the squad were Gail Brown, Freda Parsons, Mona Causey, Mary Ann Wade. Gordon Donnelly, and Riley Guin. Football OH 10 51 good start, our I'igers gave the impression that this was our year.’ But Fate was to play a Big part in our failure to show the very best in football. Despite being plagued by injuries, good teamwork combined with grim determination, provided our school with a most commendable eleven. With the approximately twenty returning lettemien, our team will likely stack up the score over its opponents next year. rfi to right, 1st rime: Coach Hcwlftt, James Clark. )ackie Kvcritt. George Griffin, Brooks Blanton, |imniy McGlokcy, Bobby DcVicsc. Bill Scott. Johnnv Vowell. Ja«k Walters, Coach Inman. Second How: George Walters. Marshall Glass. Bobby Lowery. Bill I'aylor. Bobby Barl ct. Roger Guin. Johnnv Farrington, Scotty Ward. Jimmy Strain. Jens Sansom. The Players ROOKS BI.WIOX JVMKSC.I RK BOBBY DcYIESE JACKIE EVER ITT JOHXNY FARRINGTON MARSH l l Gl. SS GF.ORG F GRIFFIN ROGER CIIN BOBBY I.OWERN JIM n MM I FINKF.Y |l RRY SAN SOM mi LY SCO I I JIMMY SI k l nil I Y I I.OK JOHNNY’ VOWEI.L GEORGE V M I IRS J K WAI I ERS S O I I W R I) Track For the tiisi time in our athletic history. Fairfield supported a track team. Flic team carried out a full track program including the pole vault, high hurdles and shot putt. Our team was coached by head coach Tommy Battle. Crowning all the honors ol the year. Fairfield entered the County Championship Track meet, which they won, tying with Shades Valley. Wc all were proud of our team and are expecting big things in the future. .r i to riftlit. lit Ron’: tiewige Griffin. Krai Miller. |imm McCIcakcy. Janice Nichols. Second Hour Jimmv Strain, George Wallers |i c McNecs. F.URcne Me Kirov. Coach Pern. Basketball Small in size, but large in heart, no one can accuse our team of letting down while on the court. Our team’s major handicap this year was lack of height. With hardly a man in the six-foot bracket, the hoys had to rely on the fast break. Unable to substitute as freely as he would have liked to. Head Coach Hewlett saw his team go down often the victim of fatigue. Wc are looking forward to having a winning team next season. I rii to right, lit How: Riley Guin, Jackie Kvctitt. Charles Smith. Jimmy Jones. Jimmy M ( le ke Stroud How: Coarh Hewlett. Bohhy l.owery, James Clark. Gcoigc Walter , fame Vance. Kugcnc McKItoy, Irak Manasco. James Clark. Captain; Jackie Evcritl. Riles (Alin. Jimmy Jones. Robbs lowers. Jinimv Me ('.lakes'. Eugene McEliov ( Juries Smith. James Vance. George Wallen. Clovis llox. Left to right. 1st How: C'.lm-H Box. Charles Smith, Pat Vallcly. Jimmy McCleskcv. Leonard Burlev. Second Row; James Clark. |. W. Dedmon. Johnny Vowel I. Lindsey Glasgow. Clarence Cantor. Don Gardner. Jackie Everitt. Marvin Glasgow, Coach Inman. II a s e I) a I I For the lirst time since baseball was added to our extra curriculum, Fairfield tailed to place in the District Tournament. Inexperience played a big part in this lack, of good showing. Battling sore arms and shoulders, because of extreme cold, put the team back a good hit. The season was well along before all these handicaps were overcome; then the team found themselves too far down to rise again. Nevertheless the team showed they could play fair hall, when at the last of the season they put together two hard wins over tough Jones Valley and a surprising Oak Grove. We hope from now on “old man weather won’t interfere with our school’s baseball program. S n a p s I. When You And I Were Young—2. George—:i. Enjoyed Themselves And The Banquet Too! —4. I wo Cui-l p$—5. Grab!- d. Our Queen—7. “Sweet Sixteen —8. They Feed I s—Helping In I he Lunch Room— 10. Ii Musi Be Good—II. B-Tcam—12. Stage Crew. Snaps I. Leading Our Cheers—2. Heave-Ho!—3. Ah. Mais Oui—4. Coach Perry’s “Bees -5. To Thee, Dear Fairfield High—6. Stork-Club Special—7. Mr. Nunn?!—8-9. Heart-throbs ol ???- 10. Race Horse Won it—II.Scramble—12. 1951 Winners. Snaps I Is It Good. Benny?—2. He Won!—8. Homecoming Lead Off—4. Difference of Opinion—5. Now Hon mi ce v - h. Head Cable—7. l'hey're Off!—8. Congrats, I- Day Winners—9. Will l ltey Make It?—10. Big -I-Football. '52—II. The King Of Jumps—12. Ready For Flic World's Challenge. Vs L S -c [ : r ALMA MATIR To thee dear Fairfield HighSchol We fing our praise anew, Thj name forever shall inspire THy sons and daughters true. Through all our many cares and woes, well see Fairfield Leads ui to victory. Thy guiding light Our Alma Mater F To the advertisers, old and new, who made possible this edition of The Crucible, the staff wishes to express its whole-hearted gratitude ADVERTISEMENTS and some of the things they do Telephone girls enjoy interesting and important jobs in a growing industry. Operators using modem equipment provide world-wide communication. — Service Representatives handle customer contacts in our business offices.—Stenographers. Typists and Clerical workers perform important and specialized jobs in all departments. 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