Fairfield High School - Crucible Yearbook (Fairfield, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1955 volume:

Horn ®le� m Follow the Gleam—the guiding light of our Alma Mater—the shining example of our teachers and leaders—and the warm glow of our friends. —The gleam that has guided us through our growing-up period. The guiding light that will continue to guide us as we become adults, citizens, leaders in our community, and through the responsibilities and pleasures that will come our way in future years —Just as we have had the shining light of the example of our leaders to guide us. may we pattern our lives into just such an example for those who come after us to follow Hilt MITER To thee, dear Fairfield High School. We sing our praise anew Thy name forever shall inspire Thy sons and daughters true. Through all our many cares and woes Thy guiding light we ll see. Our Alma Mater. Fairfield. Leads us to victory. Because he is an example we are proud to follow; because his relationship wirh us does not stop in the school but lights our way into the larger sphere of community life; because he is always happy and loves to make us happy too—we. the Senior Class of 1955, wish to dedicate our annual to the one who inspired its theme. Follow the Gleam; Mr. Robert Plummer Hewlett G. Virgil Nunn Superintendent Ever since the beginning of time man has been led forward by a beacon of light. Hundreds of years ago. the Star in the East, over Bethlehem of Judea, was a shining light of hope, aspiration, and even of life itself. The One whose birth was celebrated then is still a beacon of light today to those who are lost, weary, troubled and sad. The Knights of Old. in their own way. flashed a gleam of light for men to follow in their day History is filled with illustrations of one man holding a torch for another and lighting the course that others would follow The theme. Follow the Gleam,’ should be an inspiration to every high school student and especially to the members of the graduating class. Therefore. I would encourage each of you to follow that gleam of light which leads to success, happiness, contentment and ultimately, to the Great Reward. Lest we forget, each of us should remember that we too will light a pathway for someone who will follow. Perhaps it would be well for us to keep in mind that verse of scripture from the Book of Matthew: Let your light so shine before men. that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven. Superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. B S Carpenter Mr. C J. Smithson Mr. G. Virgil Nunn President Vice President Secretary Mrs Virginia H Gregory Treasurer Ccrurf Mr. E W. Berry Mr. C. J. Donald Mr. W. D Self Mr, Walker Dedication to a cause today is most assuredly as highly respected as it was during the days of knighthood Today, however, we face dedication so much more sanely than did those gladiators of old. Ours is the task of seeking out the best in a world that offers a great variety of challenges Ours is the task of exercising sound judgment and self-control in a world which has become more accelerated with each passing year. In the hustle of our modern world, the joust has become the gridiron, and armor of steel has given way to football uniforms. Today we still refer to knights m shining armor and to ladies in waiting. These present day knights are equally as chivalrous as the ones of old—these ladies still stand for graciousness and inspiration as they did in by-gone days. The past makes exciting reading, but how infinitely more satisfying is our own individual way of following the gleam of this glorious twentieth century. tAXLfrv Principal OFFICE ASSISTANTS Left to right. 1st Row: Peggy DeLaney. Nancy Myers. Jo Ann Rizzo. Alice Faye Shearer. Peggy Tice 2nd Row: Eleanor Jackson, Martha Cunningham. Barbara Cunningham. Mrs. Wright. Dorothy Stuart 3rd Row: Gerald Smith. Morris Childers. Barbara Cleveland. Walter Jones. Frankie Canant 4th Row: Chris Jordan, George Alexander. GUIDANCE OFFICE ASSISTANTS Uft to right, 1st Row: Carol Cartledge. Caila Harrell, Miss Stone. Martha Ann Richardson, Mildred Crooks 2nd Row: Mr Hewlett. Martha Holder. Mr. John Armstrong Social Studies Coaching Mr. Bobby R Bearden Diversified Occupation Miss Lola Clarke Mathematics. English Miss Anna Ria Davis English Mr. Robert C. England Biology. Coaching Mrs. Mary Glee Farley Commercial Subjects Mrs. Evelyn W. Fiquett Chemistry, Physics Mr. Robert E. Griffith Social Studies Coaching Mrs. Hilton V. Hammond English. Art THE FMlim Mr. Robert P. Hewlett Guidance General Science Miss Alma Hays Howell French, Typing Miss Virginia Johnston Mathematics Mr. Eugene C. Jordan Band Mr. C. J. Kelley Music Miss Dorothy McLeod Physical Education Mr. Bush H. Mumpower Driver Training Mrs. Alma C. Phillips Mathematics Mrs. Nadine E. Phillips Lunchroom Supervisor THE FACULTY Mr. J. A Rout ledge Machine Shop Miss E. Eloise Smith Social Studies Miss Beth Stone Guidance. English Mrs. Annie Glenn Wood Library Mrs. Bertha P. Wright Registrar Mrs. Margaret Lawson Speech. English Not Pictured Miss Jimmie Joyce Johnson Home Economics Mr. Harold Lutz Industrial Arts Coaching Mr. Homer Smiles Physical Education Coaching MR. GRIFFITH S HOMEROOM Left to right, lit Row: Tommie Lou Hilton. Roxie Shell. Dean Wright. Sue Lindburg. Myma Ann Cumby. Beverly Florey. Patsy Martin. Frances Kendrick, Nancy Jones 2nd Row: Otis Marw, Leland Darnel. Lanny Thomas. L C Harrison. Stephen Teal. Douglas Paffc. Jerrie Leu Brown, Joan Kurtts. Josephine Ragusa 3rd Row: Richard Barnes. William Mitchell, Mr Griffith. Neal Spangler. Ward Haarbauer, Nancy DeLoach Barbara P kel. Mary Elizabeth Baker. Nancy Brown. Carolyn Dulaney. Elizabeth Knenley THE FRESH c MR. HEWLETT'S HOMEROOM ' Left to right, lit Row: Jerry Charles Hubbard. James Meadows, Melvin Lockhart, George Crawford Bryant. Bill Blair, Terry Reynolds, George Watts, Joe Arnold 2nd Row: Wilma Cam. Barbara Wilson. Mary Louise Lee. Helen Connor. Carolyn Mauldin. Barbara Massey. Judy Houk, Mignon Marsh, Norma Ganus. Sandra Smith 3rd Row: Mr. Hewlett. Danny DeV� ese. Charles Sessrcns. Thomas Williams, Richard Elmore. Tommy Grooms. Larry Scott, Eddie Cunningham. Adam Williamson. Joe Freeman MR. LUTZ S HOMEROOM wl MJ Ta JpK Sfrn eV‘ cChjrles Cunningham. Larry Moreland. Lew Woodall. LeGrant C n f Rih ?T' tw 2nd Row: James Graveman Ann N.cho . fti, TvrT i'??• C ,clyn « � . Anita Massey. Shirley Bout we 11. Em.ly Sandra Carter «� : C rh Utr. ft , Vine™ Annette No !’!. T ii c££ Bl kstw L gh ' Jon B, :ts,cn ' E in Whitson, Rose Mane Gagl.ano. Forrest Gravlee, MISS McLEOD’S HOMEROOM Left to right. 1st Row: Frank Bond. Jerry Ashworth. Shenll Jacksw. Ralph Richards. Gene Austin, Jimmy Carl Harris. Jerry Vanderver. Jerry Gaut. Davd Hams 2nd Row: Barbara Osteen. Sondra Le.gh. Jerry Holland, Jackie Gallups. Mike Pitts. Jon Hydrick, Ray Crump. Wayne G ll am. William Hicks. Johnny 8ailt7 3rd Row: Ann Kline, Fay Kilbum, Jo Lynn Harris, Nancy Murdock. Gene Giddcns. Judy McGowan. Joan McMeekm, Margaret Ann Naugher. Cathy Cockrell. Brenda Bradley. Miss McLeod MR. BEARDEN S HOMEROOM Left to right, 1st Row: Bill Wten. Wayne Rawlms, Bill Covington. Frank Johnson. James Odom, Cecil Pcmde'. Carl Pender. Royee Lee Earwood 2nd Row: Judy Ward, Malone Ann Walz. Juanita Rogers, Iva Landrcth, Patricia La Russa. Patricia Hicks. Cada Harrell, Martha Holder. Sandra Ann King 3rd Row: Mr Bearden, Roy Tribble. Jimmy Capps. Richard Higdon, Archie Williamson. James Harris. Carolyn Home. Mildred Crooks, Ann Williams. Shirley Taylor. THE SOPH0 MR. ENGLAND’S HOMEROOM Left to right. 1st Row: Pat McDowell. Yvcnna Wood. Gail McClain, Kay Walters. Carol Cartledge. Barbara May. Jacklyn Shell, Jo Ann Crane 2nd Row: Mr England. William Atkins. Edna Earle Johnson. Helen Glasgow. Sherry Chandler. Sandra Scott, Norman Jones. Carl Register. Robert Lee. Douglas Sager 3rd Row: John Crumpton. Jimmy Harris. Robert Blakey. Woodre Adkins, James Hardy. Joe Wilson. Bill Farrington, Robert 8yrd. Charles Br umber low. Jim Matos. Jimmy Brooks. Bobby Chastain r ' -:a3be ' tdCUN .li.- . -• MRS. LAWSON S HOMEROOM Left to right, ht Row: Georgia Anne Dillard. Nina S cola. Peggy Porteous. Marion Lindsay. Mitzi McAvoy. Carolyn Smith. Mary Sloan, Lola Rushing. Mrs Lawson 2nd Row: Jimmy Jackson. Bobby Phillips. Nancy McDaniel. Martha Ann Cunningham, Shirley Reach. Yvonne Hyde. Nancy Lou Myers, Bettie Johnson. Essie Jean Smith. James Kmghten 3rd Row: Tom Glasgow. Jimmy Mitchell. Jerry King. Joe Knight, Bill Bush. Jack Sadler. Fred Pate. Jr., Gerald Thomas. Jerry Bruce. Tommy Kmcaid. Brad Bishop. Don Parks MORE CUSS MRS. WOOD’S HOMEROOM Left to right, lit Row: Bob Moore, Lundy Clements, Charles Walters, Cecil Vernon. Ronald Lowery. W C Gordon, John Eason. Benny May 2nd Row: Peggy Hester. Jane Ann Teat. Kay Batchelor. Gwen Allen. Gail Davis. Sue Flynn Nancy Jo Webb. Rita Trucks. Mary Alice Hazel. Linda Clowda. Betty Adams 3rd Row: Dora Brensmger. Sue Looney. Gerald Smith. George Alexander. Moms Childers. Dav.d Douglas. Harold Murdock. David Roberts. Ctonald Harrison. Mrs Wood Jerry Farris President Wayne Clark Vice-President Barbara Hanes Secretary-T reasurer the mums The junior class of 1954-55 had the honor of being the largest freshman class of F.H.S. and it is still leading other classes in number by a big margin. Mr Walker considers us HIS class because we entered high school the same year he was made principal. As a whole, we are a well-rounded group of students, alert and ready to face any task that confronts us. Twenty-three members from our class were inducted into the Beta Club in October; thirteen took part in the Thespian play and the majority of our boys are outstanding in sports We are looking forward to our senior year. May it be a grand climax of the years that preceded it. TIIE .1 Grant Alexander Jack Anderson Jerry Anderson Barbara Bailey Frank D. Barnes Harriett Batson Jimmy Bayliss Lynne Benson Robert E. Bibby J. D. Blackstone Sharon Blenkmsop Lougene Camper II IIIII x Frankie Canant Allen Carmichael Joyce Cates Wayne Clark Ellen Collins Charles Cooper Gwendolyn Cox Charles Crump Barbara Ann Cunningham Andy Davis Bobby Davis Anita DeLoach THE JDI1IKS Carolyn Sue Don nor Pat Estock James A Everirt Jerry A. Farris Jo Ann Fitzgerald Martha Alice Florey Nan Freeman Maurice Gaut Walter H. Glasgow Charles Glass Dolores Gober Jeraldean Godsey Patsy Ann Gordon Robert Guerry Bill Guthrie Barbara Hanes Bobby Harris J. Clark Harvey Donald Helms Steve Hilton Oma Lee Hoffman Billy Holland Harriet Hollifield Michael Houk t ii i; j ii i i ii ii s Glenda Huchko Eleanor Ann Jackson Barbara Johnson Jimmy Johnson Robert Jones Patricia Kay Pat Kelley Jimmy Lackey Michael Laughlm Angelina Maria Leo Peggy Sue Long Mary Louise Love David Lutz Robert Lyle Kenneth McHaney Doris McLaughlin Jackie Mitchell Lou Murchison Ronald Murray Milton Nabors Gerald Neaves Milton Nesbitt. Jr. Charles Nimmer Kenneth Nolen THE .111,Ml) 11$ Patsy Anne Patrick Sara Neil Patrick Bobby Phillips Sammy L. Plata Margaret Pressley Peggy Jane Reaves Ann Reynolds June Richards Jo Ann Rizzo Marjorie Robbins Jo Ann Rushing Joe Sanders Janice Marie Sapp Margaret Sarmopoulos Ellen Sessions Patricia Shannon Barbara Sharbutt Jo Ann Sharbutt Alice Faye Shearer Jo Ann Shipmai Sally Sides Joe Sox Patsy Sloan Mary Louise Snyder THE miORS Kenneth Stagg Patsy Stallings Earnest Stocks Merita Ann Styles Joy Suddeth Roy Swift Janet Thomas Peggy Tice Patricia Ann Towns Gloria Waters Carolyn Whatley Joyce Whiten Ruth Woods Bobby Wilson Charles Williams NOT PICTURED Jimmy S. Arnold James Buchanan Glenn Capps Billy Carter Robert W. Cochran Cecil Arnold Davis Sherrod W. Gibson Morris Green Jimmy Gunter Dale Hudson Jerry Maples Allen Maury Frances Moseley Tom Nelson Dan Pate Christene Price Nelson Shannon Doyce Steele Jackie Thomas Billie Jean Watkins Jimmy Woodyard J Jfi£L Civ it an J A Ctiitan-. as old as life, as young endless as lime. Aiy Hands do Ihe work of the world. They uphold the temple of industry and make clean the market place. My Sars hear the cry of children. Ihe prayer of women for peace. Ihe appeal of man for guidance, the call of the race for progress, and the song of the poet for unity. Aiy search for good men that I may with them be a Civitan and brother. My Mouth utters the call to daily duty, and speaks the prayers of men in every tongue. My Mind teaches me respect for the law. unqualified allegiance to our Government, and love and respect for the flag of our country. My Heart beats for every friendi bleeds for every injury to humanity; and throbs with joy at every triumph of truth. Uy Soul knows no fear hut its own unworthiness. Afy Hope is for a better world and a better city, through belter men and Civitans. My MottO. .. Builders of Good Citizenship. Afy (■ reed was proclaimed by the Man ol Galilee when He declared. Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you. do ye even so to them.' My Pledge to practice this Golden Rule: to make it pay dividends, material and spiritual; to bridge with it the chasm between employer and employee; to build upon it a belter and nobler citizenship. Mr. Bobby R Bearden Faculty Adviser Mike Laughlm Representative to the Jefferson County Citizenship Tour Freddy Hall Kay Brock Sue Brooks President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer “Through all our many cares and woes Thy guiding light we'll see. Our Alma Mater, Fairfield. Leads us to victory. From the day we first entered Fairfield High, we have used the last phrases of our Alma Mater as a reminder of what our school means to us. Through these past four years, we had many trials and always thy “guiding light showed us the right path to follow. During these four years, we were strengthened by good assembly programs and C.S U. meetings In future years our minds will be filled with memories of both the serious activities of our high school life and our many social pleasures. PAT BAILEY Crucible Co-Editor. French Club 2. 3; Library Ass't 3. DAVIS BOYD BARNETT. JR. Hi-Y 1.2; Machine Shop 3. 4. Red Cross 3; Football 1.2. BILLY BENSON JAMt j KUotK I BLAIR. JR. Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4 Jr. Hi-Y; F-Club; French Club 2. 3. KAY BROCK Hi-Life 3. 4; Thespians; F T A Y-Teens 1.2, 3. 4; Red Cross 2. 3. 4; BEVERLEY SUE BROOKS Cheerleader 3. 4; Choir I. 2. 3. 4. Thespians 2. 3. 4; Y-Teens I. 2. 3 4 Red Cross I, 2. SALLY BROWN Hi-Life 3. 4. Editor 4; Beta Club 3 4 Vice-Pres 4; Thespians 3. 4. V.ce-Pres Homeroom 4; F.T A 3. 4. RICHARD BRIAN CAUGHRON Choir 1. 2. 3. Pres 4; Crucible Feature Editor; Cheerleader 4. Thespians 1.2 3 4; French Club. MARY J. CHANDLER 2; Chi-Y 1,2. Tri-Y 3; Commercial Club 3. 4; Delta-Y 4. GLADYS CHELLSTORP Chi-Y; Tri-Y; Delta-Y; Band 3 BARBARA CLEVELAND Y-Teens. CHARLES COLEMAN BILLIE CONWAY Y-Teens 1.2. 3. 4. JIM CRAWFORD Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Council 1. 2, 3. GALE DANIEL RICHARD E. DEDELS Stage Crew I. 2, 3. 4; Beta Club 3. 4; French Club 2. 3. Jr Hi-Y; Student Council 3. PEGGY DE LANEY Chi-Y I. 2; Delta-Y 4; Office Asst 4; Driver Training BRUCE DOBBS ELLEN DOWNS F.T.A 1,2. 3. 4; Choir 1.2. 3. 4; Beauty 3; Who's Who 4; Y-Teens I. 2. 3. 4 JAN EARL Choir 1.2. 3. 4; F T A. 3. 4; Hi-Life 4; Y-Teens 1,2, 3. 4; Commercial Club 4 FAYE EARP Cheerleader 2. 3. 4. Choir 1. 2. 3. 4. F-Day Leader 3; Thespians 3. 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. 4. EUGENE WINFORD EARWOOD Basketball I, 2; Jr. Hi-Y I; Machine Shop 3. 4; Track 2 CHARLES ETHEREDGE RAY FAULKNER Machine Shop 4. ARTHUR FLEET CARTER C. FLOREY. JR. F-Club 2. 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4, Stage Crew 2. 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1.2 ANNA JO HALL Band 1.2. 3, Sec 1; Y-Teens 1. 2, 3. 4; Choir 1.2; Red Cross I. FREDDY HALL Beta Club 3. Pres. 4; Football 4. French Club 2. 3; Rep. Boys' State 3; Crucible 4 BURGIN HARLESS Band, French 2. 3; Choir. NORMA HARWOOD Y-Teens 1.2, 3; Beta Club 3. 4; Student Council 1; French Club; Who’s Who 4. THE SENIORS EVERETT LEWIS HILL Football 1, 2. 3; Baseball I; Thespians 3, 4. RUSSELL HILTON Jr. Hi-Y I; Football 1, Red Cross 3; Art Club 2 JOE WYOTT HODGES Jr. Hi-Y 1.2; Football 1.2. 3,4. Hi-Life 4. Crucible 4; Machine Shop 4, SARAH HUCHKO Y-Teens 2. 3. 4; Art Club 3; Driver Training 3. OUIDA OTTS JEFFREYS Beta Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 2. 3. 4; Art Club 1.4. CHARLOTTE JOHNSON Choir; Chi-Y Teens; Delta-Y; Tn-Y. ELVIE CHARLENE JOHNSON French 1, 2; Y-Teens 3; Driver Training 3. CHARLES JONES French Club 3. 4; Art Club 2, 3. 4. WALTER JONES JO EARLENE JONES Choir I. 2. 3. 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. 4; Beauty 3. 4; Vice Pres. Session Room 1; F.T.A. 4. THE SimOHS CHRISTOPHER GREGORY JORDAN Thespians 3. 4, Band 1, 2; Jr Hi-Y. French Club 2. 3; Speech Club 3 CAROLYN KELLEY Y-Teens 1,2. 3.4; Band 1.2; Choir 3. 4, F.T.A. 3; Hi-Life 4. GAIL LOWERY Chi-Y. Delta-Y; Driver Training. Beauty Representative NINA LOWERY Cheerleader 3. 4; Red Cross 1.2. Choir I. 2; Y-Teens I. 2. 3. 4. Vice-Pres Session Room 1. A V. MARLOW Jr. Hi-Y; Football Mgr 1. Basketball Mgr. I. FAYE LUSK Chi-Y, Vice-Pres. 2; Tn-Y. Delta-Y; Choir 1.2. CAROLYN MARTIN Y-Teens 1.2; Delta-Y; Beauty 3. BOBBY McCORMACK Basketball 3. 4; F-Club GEORGE McLANE ANGEL INE McNUTT Beta Club 3. 4; F T A 3. 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3, 4; Choir 1; Office 1 JACKIE MEEKS Beta Club 3. 4; F T A 1.2. 3. 4. Thespians 3. 4; Hi-Life 4; Y-Teens 1.2. 3. 1. FRED MILLS MARILYN MOON Hi-Life 3. 4, Thespians 3. Pres. 4, Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. 4. WILLIAM S. MOORE Jr. Hi-Y 1.2; Beta Club 3. 4; Pres. Student Council 4; Boys' State 3; Vice-Pres. Jr. Class 3. CATHERINE ANNE MULLEN John Carroll I. 2; French Club 2; Home Ec Club 2; Glee Club 1.2. KENNETH MYERS Student Council Sec.-Treas 3; French Club 2. 3; Co-Business Manager Crucible 4; Who's Who 4, Ushers' Club 4 MARTHA ANN NELSON Cheerleader 3. 4; Student Council 3, 4; Hi-Life 2. 3. News Editor 3. Thespians I. 2, 3. 4. Pres. 2. Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. 4. Pres. 2. SHIRLEY LOU NELSON Shades Valley 1,2; Beauty Representative 3. ROBERT MARVIN NORRIS NORMA JEAN O'DELL Y-Teens. West End 1. 2. 3; Promoters I. 2. 3; F T A 2. 3. Choir 3. Who's Who 4. THE millLS GEORGE ODOM West End I. 2. F-Club 3. 4. Football 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4; F-Day Leader 3 PAUL LYNNON OLIVER Jr. Hi-Y 1.2; Art Club 4; Machine Shop 3. 4. ROBERT M PAIR. JR Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr. H.-Y 1. 2. Red Cross 2 GAIL PINKERTON Huey town 1, 2;-Y-Teens 3. DON PATTERSON Band 1. 2. 3. 4. BENNIE RAWLINS Phillips High 1.2. Library Ass’t 1; Delta-Y 2; Beauty Representative 3. ROBERT REAVES Rutledge 1.2; Band 2. 3. Choir 3. 4; Machine Shop 4. FRANCES REGISTER Crucible 4; Choir 1.2. 3. 4; Beauty Representative 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. 4 TOMMY RICHARDS Football 2. 3, 4. Co-Captain 4; Track 2. 3. 4; F-Club; Hi-Life 3. RENDA SAPP Beta Club 3, 4; FT.A 2. 3. 4. Student Council 2. 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3 BARBARA HUNTER SCOTT Cottage Hill I; Hueytown 2; Honor Society 2, Y-Teens 3. 4, Driver Training 3. BILLY SEAY Football 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Driver Training. NADINE SEXTON Thespians 2, 3. 4; F.T A 2. 3. 4. Tr.-Y; Delta-Y; Choir 3. 4. BILLY EDD SKINNER Stage Crew 1. 2, 3. 4, Mgr. 2. 3. Homeroom Pres. 2; Football 1.2; Track 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1.2. 3, 4 JUDY LEE SMITH Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Beta Club 3. 4; FT A 2, 3. 4; French Club 3. 4; Y-Teens 1.2. 3. 4. MARY JACQUELINE SMITH Band 1. 2. 3; Choir; Chi-Y; Delta-Y. NORMA ELLEN SMITH Choir 1, 2. 3. 4; Crucible 4, Who's Who 4; French Club 2. 3; Y-Teens 1. 2 SAM A. SMITH Machine Shop 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Art Club 4. DOROTHY STUART Beta Club 3. 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; French Club 2. 3; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. 4; F.T.A. 2. 3. 4 FRANKIE STUDINKA Football 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; F-Club 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Crew 1.2. 3. 4. THE S E11IIII S VIRGINIA TENNYSON Beta Club 3, 4. Y-Teens 3. 4, Office Assistant; Cottage Hill I MABEL THRASHER Red Cross 1; Beauty Representative 2. F.T.A. 3. 4. PAMELIA ANN THRASHER Cottage Hill I; Hueytown 2, Fairfield 4. DAVID BRUCE WHATLEY Art Club I. 3. 4; French Club 2. 3, 4. Thespians 2, 3; Hi-Life 3; Crucible 4 FREDYCE WHITEN Beta Club 3. 4; French Club 2. 3; D O. Club 4, Future Nurses Club 3, 4, Commercial Club 3. Pres. 4. SHELBA JEAN WHITFIELD D O. Club 4; F T A 3, 4; Y-Teens 1.2. 3.4; Band 2. TERRY WILKINS Jr. Hi-Y 1.2; Football 1.2; Baseball 1.2; Machine Shop. JIMMIE RUTH WILLIAMS Beta Club 3. 4. Choir I. 2. 3. 4. Laurie Battle Citizenship Tour 3; Student Council 1. Vice-Pres. 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. BOBBY WILLIAMSON Football 1. 2. 3. 4; F-Club 3. 4; Track 2. 3; Baseball 1. 2. 3; Red Cross 2 WILLIAM BILL WILSON All-State Band 2. 3. 4. Band 1.2, 3,4; Band Pres. 3; Assistant Teacher 3; F.T A. 3. THE SENIORS WILLIAM E. WOODALL Stage Crew 2. 3, 4; Jr. H,-Y 1,2; Baseball 1.2. INGRID YOUNG Girls State Representative; D A R. Good Citizenship Girl; Beta Club 3. 4, French Club 2. 3. Pres. 3. FT A 2. 3. 4. Pres. 3. DOUGLASS LEE ZEIGLER Choir 3. 4; Student Council 4; Driver Training 3; Chemistry Lab. Ass t. BUSTER ZITO, JR. Homeroom Pres 2; Homeroom Sec. I; Band 4. NOT PICTURED JOHN COX HENRY HYCHE JEAN JACKSON JAMES NEAVES BETTY NEELAND JIMMY WATKINS GEORGE YARCHAK i Pat HBailcif Co-Editor The Crucible SBxocA Vice-President Senior Class £ue. !B%0o L. Secretary-Treasurer Senior Class, Cheerleader cSally HBxown Editor Hi-Life cRickaxd danafixon Feature Editor The Crucible, Cheerleader, President Choir Qciyz £axfi Cheerleader Dxzddy cHall President Senior Class, President Beta Club. Co-Business Manager The Crucible cNina Jlotctxy Cheerleader QacliU. President Future Teachers of America Club ) icd aftidU President D.O Club a [ardyn sfi{oon President Thespians 007£ President Student Council ‘Ifyexs. Co-Business Manager The Crucible a liaxtfia c fnn auction Cheerleader (Doom President F-Club Dxan sStudln a President Red Cross ‘Dxc.dyct niYuUn President Commercial Club Q-immit eRuth William . Vice-President Student Council Onyxid tjjoung Co-Editor The Crucible, President Library Club Officers: Bill Moore President Jimmie Ruth Williams Vice-President Lou Murchison Secretary-Treasurer CII O' 01L STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is made up of a president, a vice-president, a secretary-treasurer. a representative from each homeroom, and three teachers who are sponsors The council promotes student government, and each year undertakes the achievement of a major project which concerns and benefits the school The major project this year was raising money to erect a press box on our football field. Sponsors: Mrs. Fiquett Mr. Hewlett Miss McLeod Seniors: Martha Nelson Renda Sapp Ingrid Young Douglas Zeigler Juniors: Barbara Bailey Mike Laughlin Patsy Sloan Joe Sox Sophomores: Bill Farrington Carolyn Smith Gerald Smith Bill Wren Freshmen: Margaret Ann Naugher Ann Nichols Josephine Ragusa Sandra Smith Pat Bailey Ingrid Young Freddy Hall Kenny Myers Co-Editor Co-Editor Co-Business Manager Co-Business Manager THE 1955 CRUCIBLE Although many of us may never see each other again after we finish high school, we will always cherish in our hearts the memory of Fairfield — a school of happiness and friendliness. As we look through this Crucible in the years to come, we will always remember not only the hard work we had in putting it out, but also the good times we had. And the warm glow of friendship will remain in our hearts forever. Bruce Whatley Miss Clarke Miss Howell Marjorie Walz Co-Art Editor Sponsor Sponsor Co-Art Editor CRUCIBLE STIFF Richard Caughron Feature Editor Dot Stuart Club Editor Norma Smith Class Editor Joe Hodges Sports Editor Frances Register Typist Barbara Cunningham Junior Representative Walter Glasgow Junior Representative Ward Haarbauer Photographer William Hicks Photographer Not Pictured: Jackie Thomas Co-Art Editor - • • tS; i Sally Brown Senior Editor Miss Davis Sponsor Margaret Sarinopoulos Junior Editor Throughout the past year the staff tried to make the Hi-Life an honest reflection of the activities and spirit of Fairfield High School. An effort was made to make its news fair and impartial, its humor columns and features entertaining, and its editorials timely and uplifting In the endeavor to reach a high standard of correctness of grammar, punctuation. and principles of expression, the staff found the publication of each issue a valuable instrument of education. THE HI-LIFE THE HI-LIFE STAFF Kay Brock Social Editor Marilyn Moon Social Editor Martha Florey News Editor Martha Nelson News Editor Lou Murchison Feature Editor Jimmy Everitt Assistant Feature Editor Nan Freeman Assistant Feature Editor Jo Ann Shipman Club Editor Milton Nesbitt Assistant Club Editor Joe Hodges Sports Editor Bruce Dobbs Assistant Sports Editor Jackie Meeks Art Editor Not Pictured Charles Etheredge Business Manager ART CUUB Left to right, 1st Row: Jackie Cleore. Barbara Massey, Vanoni Nesbitt, Mrs. Hammond. Jack Anderson, Patricia Hicks. Ann Kline, Peggy Porteous. Pat McDowell, Juanita Rogers. 2nd Row: Linda Clcwdus. Lola Rushing, Doris McLaughlin. Merita Styles. Jackie Thomas, Joyce Cares 3rd Row: Frank Barnes. Jimmy Brooks. Tom Glasgow, Earnest Stocks. Wayne Dark, Gerald Neaves, Bill Covington. Tommy Kincaid 4th Row: Archie Williamson, Donald Helms. Otis Manor, Robert Cochran, Richard Barnes, Billy Mitchell. 5th Row: Bruce Whatley, Robert Jones, Charles Jones. Harold Murdock. Carl Ponder. James Odom. Cecil Ponder. 6th Row: Robert Byrd. Allen Carmichael, Jerry Reynolds, Richard Higdon. Pat Kelley. Donald Harrison. Richard Elmore. 7th Row: Sam Smith, Russell Hilton. Lynnon Oliver, Jimmy Arnold, Royce Ear wood. Lanny Thomas. m (Lii ii The purpose of the Art Club is to nurture a love of all things beautiful, to inspire use of creative ability, to promote an understanding of all phases of art. and to encourage membership in tne art museum for our youth. n t , ii Our band was one of the best we have ever had. It was one of the few bands in the state that received a superior rating last year. The band entertained at the half-time at our ballgames, and prepared a new performance for each one. BAND Left to right, 1st Row: Patsy Patrick, Sue Looney. Frank Bond, Jerry Holland, Tee Dent Ponder. Betty Johnson, Johnny Bailey. Lundy Clements. William Hicks, Jerry Ashworth. Judy Smith. Cathy Cockrell. Sandra King. 2nd Row: Gail McLam, Min-nette Giddens. Joan McMeekin, Lola Rushing. W. C. Gordon. Charles Kelley, Robert Lee. Charles Walters, Jerry Vanderver, Jimmy Harris, Kay Walters, Archie Williamson. David Harris. Joe Harvey. Jo Ann Fitzgerald 3rd Row: Carolyn Smith. Buster Zito. Brad Bishop. Ray Crump. Don Hicks, Dale Hudson. Mr. Jordan. Joe Sox. Woodie Adkins. Bobby Phillips, Jerry Gaut, Gerald Thomas. Billy Wilson. Mitzi McAvoy. BETA CLUB Left to right. 1st Row: Jerry Farris, Mike Laughlin, Charles Cooper. Earnest Stocks. Kenneth Me Haney, Joe Sow. Wayne Clark. 2nd Row: Norma Harwood, Dorothy Stuart, Ouida Jeffreys. Jackie Meeks, Mary J. Chandler. Lou Murchison, Jimmie Williams. Patsy Patrick. Renda Sapp. Sally Brown, Angeline McNutt, Ingrid Young, Dolores Gcber, Gwendolyn Cox. Margaret Sanno-poutos, Judy Smith 3rd Row: Miss Johnston. Jo Ann Shipman, Virginia Tennyson, Fredyce Whiten, Jackie Mitchell, Barbara Bailey, Lougene Camper, Patsy Sloan, Martha Florey. Harriet Hollifield. Peggy Reaves. Patricia Kay, Barbara Cunningham. 4th Row: Freddy Hall, Bill Moore. Richard Dedels. IIETit CUII The Beta Club is an honorary, non-secret, achievement-service organization for students of senior high schools. Its purpose is the promotion of honesty, service and leadership. CHOI li The Fairfield High School A Cappella choir had sixty-two members this year, almost half of which were enrolled for the first time. The choir made its first appearance of the year at the dedication of the new Forrest Hills Elementary School After many appearances during the Christmas season, the choir was very busy with local and state choral competition festivals, service club dates, a big spring festival in the school stadium, and music for commencement. CHOIR Left to nght. 1st Row: Patsy Patrick, Bar-bara Wilson. Jimmie Williams. Ellen Sessions, Sue Brooks. Frances Register, Faye Earp. Sara Nell Patrick. Carolyn Kelley. Dolores Gober. Caila Harrell. Helen Glasgow. Mmnette Giddens, Betty Johnson 2nd Row: Joan Kurtts, Elizabeth Kneisley. Myrna Cumby, Connie Batson. Frank Johnson, Jchnny Campbell, Walter Glasgow. Douglas Zeigler, Benny May, Peggy Hester. Earlene Jones, Jan Earl, Mabel Thrasher. 3rd Row: Rita Trucks. Essie Jean Smith. Jackie Smith, Ruth Woods. Jerry Farris. Joe Sanders. Maurice Gaut. Bill Guthrie. Ellen Q wns. Janet Thomas. Pat Shannon. Tommie Lou Hilton. 4rfe Row: Nadme Sexton. Billie Jean Watkins, Shirley Taylor. Saundra Scott, Jackie Mitchell, Dale Hudson. Robert Reaves. Richard Caughron. Billy Skinner. Patsy Stallings, Judy Ward. Yvonne Wood. Rootie Shell. Accompanist: Norma Smith. Director: Mr. Kelley. COMMERCIAL CLUB Left to right: Ingrid Young. Mary J. Chandler. Jimmie Williams. Norma Harwood, Sally Brown, Nadine Sexton. Earlcne Jones. Jan Earl. Virginia Tennyson. Fredyce Whiten. Mrs. Farley. Dorothy Stuart. The purpose of this club is to encourage interest in the study of commercial subjects and to become familiar with modem progressive business methods. II. II. CLIIII D. O. CLUB Left to right, lit Row: Mr. Bearden. George Yarchak, George McLane. Fred Mills, Bobby Harris. Mary Louise Snider, Ellen Downs. Robert Lyle, Kenneth Stagg, Henry Hyche. Morris Green. 2nd Row: Shelba Whitfield, Barbara Sharbutt, Jo Ann Sharbutt, Patsy Gordon, Fredyce Whiten, Jackie Meeks. Charles Nimmer, Charles Coleman, Jimmy Johnson, Charles Crump, Jimmy Bayliss, Dan Pate. Jimmy Woodyard. The D. 0. Club is an organization formed to develop leadership in the field of diversified occupations, to engender a healthy respect for vocational education, and a desire to keep abreast of current developments in business through the use of the training facilities it offers. DRIVER TRAINING Left to right, hr Row: Bill Woodall, Jim Blair, Andy Davis, George Odom 2nd Row; Harriet Batson, Gladys Chellstorp. Bill Conway, Angelina Leo. Mary Louise Love, Glenda Huchko, Barbara Johnson. Sharon Blenkmsop. Jeraldean Godsey. Carolyn Whatley, Jack Mitchell. Mr Mum-power. All over America, millions of young people are seeking the keys to better driving Their earnest efforts toward good citizenship provide a bright look ahead — not only at our highways of travel but also at the broader highway of our American life. The F-Club is an organization for boys who have lettered in at least one of the major sports at Fairfield High School; football, basketball, baseball, and track. It is formed for the purpose of developing good character and promoting good sportsmanship among the boys F. F LIIII F-CLUB Left to right, 1st Row: Charles Williams, Roy Swift, Bobby Williamson, Joe Hodges. Mike Laughlm. Carter Florey. George Odom, Grant Alexander. Walter Jones. J D. Blackstone. John Cox 2nd Row: Coach Lutz, Jim Blair, Mike Laughlin. George Alexander. Robert Guerry, Frank Studmka. Jerry Farris, Andy Davis, Charles Etheredge. Coach Smiles 3rd Row: Bill Farrington. Jim Crawford. Tommy Richards. Bobby McCormack, James Neaves. Kenneth Nolen, Bruce Ctobbs, Coach Griffith. FRENCH CLUB Left to right, 1st Row: Sally Sides. Lou Murchison, Patsy Patrick. Joyce Cates 2nd Row: Miss Howell. Mar,-one Wale, Dolores Gober. Barbara Cunningham. Martha Florey. Margaret Sarinopoutos. Lynn Benson, Judy Smith, Mary Sloan, Lcugene Camper 3rd Row: Charles Jones. Charles Cooper. Joe Sanders. Ruth Woods. Sherrod Gibson, Joe Harvey. Robert Jones, Bruce Whatley. Patricia Kay, Linda Clowdus The aim of the French Club is to promote an understanding of the French people and to develop an appreciation for the French language and customs. The French Club undertook as its project this year to support Adrience Eve Starzynska. a French orphan. Money for her support is sent each month. Gifts were sent to her for Christmas and on her birthday. The activities of the French Club are centered around raising money for her support. The French Club also participates in school activities. The float which they entered in the Homecoming Parade won second prize. The Future Teachers of America Club is one of the most enthusiastic organizations in the school. Members of the F. T. A. work toward the betterment of the teaching profession and the improvement of the education of tomorrow. F. T. A. Left to right, 1st Row: Martha Nelson. Kay Brock. Angeline McNutt. Frank Stu-dinka. Patsy Patrick. Lou Murchison. Ellen Downs. George Odom. Roy Swift. Jack Sadler. Gerald Smith 2nd Row: Gloria Waters. Mildred Crooks. Joyce Cates, Lynn Benson. Morns Childers. Sally Sides. Jackie Mitchell. Grant Alexander, Mabel Thrasher. Kenneth Nolen. Dale Hudson 3rd Row: Jo Ann Shipman, Faye Earp. Marion Lindsay. Jackie Meeks, Sue Brooks. Carolyn Kelley. Harriet Hollifield, Nan Freeman. Patricia Kay. Lougene Camper. Jan Earl. Betty Johnson, Nancy Myers 4th Row: Patsy Sloan. Ingrid Young, Peggy Reaves. Nadine Sexton. Judy Smith. Eleanor Jack-son. Miss Smith. Gwendolyn Cox. Ren da Sapp. Martha Florey. Pat Estock, Barbara May. Ann Reynolds. Lundy Clements, Woodie Adkins. Charles Cooper, Donald Helms. Robert Jones. All man-made lights must be tended with care or they will burn low and die. As fire had to be replenished with fuel — candles had to be molded and electricity has untold facets to be maintained — so these library assistants, through many unheralded services, keep our little lamp of knowledge trimmed and polished ready to cast its glow on those who come within its circle of light. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS Left to right. 1st Row: Nma Sicola. Barbara May. Ingrid Young 2nd Row: Mrs. Wood, Judy 5mith. Frances Kendricks. Betty Jane Adams, Sandra Lee, Jane Glliam. Jo Ann Crane 3rd Row: Marjorie Robbins. Nancy Murdock, Sherry Chandler, Nancy DcLoach. Connie Batson. Harriet Batson. Anita DcLoach. Amt a Massey. Janice Sapp. Jo Ann Rizzo. The Red Cross, under the leadership of their president. Frank Studmka, was able to complete several projects. During Christmas the Club was able to fill twenty-five boxes for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tuscaloosa In March the members participated in the National Red Cross Drive. Jo Ann Shipman, Betty Johnson, and Joyce Cates served as leaders of the drive The club adopted the four children it had last year and gave them games and clothes As a whole, the Red Cross had a good year RED CROSS Left TO right, Ut Row: Jo Ann Shipman, Dolores Gober. Joyce Cates. Martha Nelson. Sally Brown. Carolyn Smith. Barbara May. Sandra King. Kay Brock 2nd Row; Cecil Vernon. Morris Childers, Jimmy Jackson, Gerald Smith. Ruth Woods. Jack Sadler. 3rd Row: Milton Nesbitt, Nan Freeman. Janet Thomas. Benny May. Frank Barnes, Betty Johnson. Nancy Myers 4rt� Row: Nina Lowery. Frank Stud.nka, Pat Shannon. Mrs Phillips. Charles Cooper, Patricia Kay. Lougene Camper. Gant Alexander. Bill Covington. Boyd Barnett. THESPIANS Left to right, 1st Row: Carolyn Kelley, J. 0. Black-stone, Allen Carmichael, Nina Lowery. Joyce Cates, Martha Nelson. Sue Brooks. Kay Brock, Marilyn Moon. Sally Brown, Ingrid Young 2nd Row: Mike Laughlm. Peggy Reaves, Lynn Benson, Jo Ann Shipman, Jackie Meeks, Faye Lusk. Ruth Woods, Caila Harrell. Dokxes Gober, Patsy Patrick, Grant Alexander 3rd Row: Mrs. Lawson, Roy Swift, George Odom, Nadine Sexton. Harriet Hollifietd. Barbara Bailey, Nan Freeman. Ann Reynolds. Barbara Johnson. Ellen Downs. Eventt Hill 4th Row: Milton Nabors. Chris Jordan, Kenneth Nolen, Pat Estock, Frank Stu-dmka, Patricia Kay. Lougene Camper. Charles Cooper. Jack Anderson, Bruce Whatley, Richard Caughron. Thespian Troupe 491, the national honorary dramatic society, has as its purpose the desire to advance the standards of excellence in all phases of dramatic art and to create and sustain an active and intelligent interest in dramatic arts. Students are granted membership for having done work for our Troupe and for having performed in the field of dramatic arts. In November our troupe lived up to their motto. “Act well your part, for there the honor lies. when they presented a comedy, “Life of the Party, ' CI1-Y-THI8 CHI-Y Left to right, 1st Row: Nina Sicola, Peggy Porteous. Barbara May. Ann Williams. Linda Oowdus, Lola Rushing, Gail McClain, Jacklyn Shell. Caila Harrell, Carolyn Smith. Nancy Jo Webb. Sue Flynn. 2nd Row: Nancy McDaniel. Martha Cunningham. Martha Holder. Jo Ann Crane. Ro� e Shell, Barbara Lou Osteen. Tommie Lou Hilton. Essie Jean Smith, Betty Johnson. Nancy Myers. Peggy Hester. Ann Dixon. Faye Kilbum. Jane Gilliam. Carol Cartlidge. Helen Glasgow. Judy Ward. Sue Looney. Joan Kurtts. Nancy Jones 3rd Row: Mitzi McAvoy. Marion Lindsay, Shirley Taylor. Saundra Scott. Betty June Adams, Sherry Chandler, Mary Alice Hazel. Kay Walters, Rita Trucks, Sandra King. Beverly Florey. Norma Jean Gan us. Jerne Lou Brown. Gwen Allen. Anita Massey. Connie Batson. Shirley Boutwell, Mary Louise Lee. Carolyn Horne. Rose Mane Gaghano. Mignon Marsh. Jackie Cleere. Jackie Gallups. 4rh Row: Kay Batchelor. Yvonne Hyde, Georgia Ann Dillard. Nancy Murdock. Carolyn Mauldm, Judy Houk. Dean Wright. Patricia LaRussa. Yvonne Wood. Elizabeth Kncisley, Carolyn Hammett, Gail McClain, Frances Kendricks, Carolyn Grant, Barbara Wilson, Sandra Smith. Shirley Reach. Mildred Crooks, Martha Ann Richardson. Ann Nichols. Nancy DeLoach. The Chi-Y-Teens carried out a well-rounded program. Dressing dolls for the needy children at Christmas artd participating in the annual Y-Teen potato chip sale were only two of their many activities. They tried to carry out the Y.W.C.A plan for helping others improve themselves spiritually, mentally, and socially. DELTA-Y Loft to right, hr Row: Charlotte Johnson, Martha Nelson. N.na Lowery, Barbara Scott. Virginia Tennyson. Sarah Huchko. Dorothy Stuart. 2nd Row: EMe Johnson. Judy Smith, Carolyn Martin. Ouida Jeffreys. Anna Jo Hall, Betty Neoland. Bar-bara Cleveland. Frances Register 3rd Row: Angefine McNutt. Sally Brown, Mary J. Chandler. Shelba Whitfield, Jackie Smith, Nadme Sexton, Ingrid Young 4th Row: Ellen Downs, Faye Lusk, Kay Brock. Norma Harwood. Gladys Chelisforp, Gail P.nkerton, Gail Daniel. Peggy DeLaney. Benn«e Rawlins 5th Row. Faye Earp. Jackie Meeks, Marilyn Moon. Carolyn Kelley. Sue Brooks. Earlene Jones, Billie Conway. Jan Earl, Gad Lowery. The Delta-Y-Teens earned out a well-rounded schedule It. along with all other Y-Teen clubs, is an organization planned by the Y.W.CA to help young girls grow spiritually and socially. Each year the Y-Teens dress dolls for the needy children and have their annual Y-Teen potato chip sale IIELTA-Y-TEEYS The purpose of the Tri-Y Club is to create, maintain, and extend Christian fellowship. In an effort to carry out this purpose the club members dressed dolls at Christmas for the good-fellowship center and sold potato chips in order to raise funds to carry out their projects. Altogetter, they planned a well-rounded schedule. TRI-Y-TEENS TRI-Y Left to right, 1st Row: Patsy Patrick, Janet Thomas, Pat Shannon. Peggy Tice. Glenda Huchko, Alice Faye Shearer, Joyce Cates. 2nd Row. Lynn Benson. Lou Murchison. Oma Lee Hoffman. Gloria Waters. Sally Sides. Margaret Sannopoulos. June Richards, Patsy Gordon. Patricia Kay. 3rd Row: Ruth Woods. Barbara Cunningham. Dolores Gober, Jo Ann Sh.pman. Jo Ann Fitzgerald. Pat Estock. Peggy Long. Janice Sapp. Ellen Collins. Lougene Camper 4th Row: Jo Ann Rizzo, Barbara Johnson. Carolyn Whatley. Angelina Leo 5th Row: Martha Florey. Jeraldean Godsey. Gwendolyn Cox, Jackie Mitchell. Patsy Stallings. Anita DeLoach. Sara Nell Patrick 6th Row: Nan Freeman. Harriet Hollifield. Ann Reynolds. Eleanor Jackson. 7th Row: Peggy Reaves. Barbara Bailey, Ellen Sessions. Miss Jchnscn. HOMECOMING Homecoming will always be remembered as one of the most exciting days of the year. Because of the eagerness and cooperation of the students in the preparation for the event, this year’s homecoming was a grand success. The enthusiasm and excitement of the day was still at a high peak as students crowded the stadium to support their team in the battle against Hueytown. Although Hueytown claimed victory, the spirit of the students never wavered. The evening was highlighed by the crowning of our Homecoming Queen. Sue Brooks, attended by Lynn Benson and Dolores Gober The half-time ceremonies were brought to a thrilling climax as. through cheers and shouts from the spectators, awards were made to the following clubs for their floats: Future Teachers of America, first place; French Club, second place; Choir, third place. n lllfik id H) OHi Each year FM Day is looked forward to by the students and faculty just as the Lists in the days of old were looked forward to by the people of that time. The students are divided into two groups and one group competes against the other just as the knights of old did. Whereas the knights had archery contests, and |Ousts with lances, we have soft ball, relay races, and other sports in which to compete. F” Day promotes a spirit of camaraderie among the students and faculty because practically every one takes part in the activities. The score of the 1954 F Day was; Group I. 1130 points; Group II. 1005 points. ©cbfcp Norma Smith February Ellen and Tommy Lord and Lady Dot and Freddie Mont Courteous Dig and Joe Wittiest Norma and Tommy Most Talented Faye and Jim Most Athletic r 7. On the night of December 10, the curtains were drawn to present our third annual beauty show, under the able direction of Mr Henderson Walker. The theme carried out was White Christmas. There was an air of expectancy and excitement during the entire evening on the part of the audience and the fifty-six contestants. After what seemed an eternity the climax of the excitement came when Mr. Walker finally announced the winners. First announced were the runners-up: Sue Brooks. Faye Earp. Earlene Jones. Kay Brock, and Ruth Woods. And then the final moment arrived. Mr. Walker announced that the judges had tied four for first place. After much deliberation the judges reached their decision. and amid peals of delight Ellen Downs was crowned Miss Fairfield High of 1955 by Lougene Camper. Miss Fairfield High of 1954. The other beauties were: second place. Dolores Gober; third place. Patsy Patrick, fourth place. Carolyn Smith; and fifth place. Sandra King. Left to right: Jimmy Gunter, Martha Nelson, Dolores Gober, Ruth Woods, Richard Caughron, Faye Earp, Sue Brooks. Nina Lowery, Allen Carmichael. CHEERLEADERS We feel that our cheerleaders for 1954 were the finest ever. They kept the school spirit at its best, winning or losing. They contributed spirit not only to the football games, but also to our fine basketball games. Truly our school spirit was at its best this year with our competent cheering squad. Veteran member of the squad was Faye Earp with three years. Members with two years were Sue Brooks, Nina Lowery. Dolores Gober, and Jimmy Gunter Newest members were Martha Nelson, Ruth Woods, and Allen Carmichael. B TEAM BASEBALL Although the 1954 B Team lost the three games that they played, they gained valuable experience under Coach Lee's guidance. With good spirit and the desire to win, they will be an asset to the 1955 Varsity. Left to right. First Row: Sammy Plaia, David Kuralt, James Hardy. Jimmy Johnson, Jack Anderson. Jerry Anderson, Frank Barnes. Second Row: Dxiald Helms. Charles Cooper. Jimmy Hams. Tommy Glasgow. Bobby Wilson, Jimmy Brooks, Ken Nolen, Jimmy Mitchell, Coach Lee. Left to right, 1st Row: Ralph McKinnon, J D Blackstone, Grant Alexander, Billy Ray Thomas, Bobby Pair, George Alexander. Thomas Nelson. 2nd Row: Charles Ethercdge, Bruce Dobbs. Jim Crawford, Robert Bibby. Frank Studinka, Charles Glass, Coach England The ’54 Tigers had a good season even though there were untried boys on the squad. Ralph McKinnon and Jim Crawford were the only veterans on the team Having lost only McKinnon, the ’55 team should be stronger than the ’54 team. Coach England will welcome back his complete infield of last year. With a strong • first team and help from the B-Team, the Tigers should be among the leaders in '55- FOOTBALL 1954 The 1954 Tigers, after a hard fight, managed to come out on the better end of a 6-4 record. In the county conference the Tigers tied for second place with Jones Valley. The Tigers lost only two conference games—Hueytown and Shades Valley All the victories were county games. Although eight members are graduating, we hope to have a good team next year. Tommy Richards Joe Hodges Captain Alternate Captain FOOTBALL TEAM George Alexander, Grant Alexander. J D. Blackstone, Jim Blair. Bill Bush. Robert Byrd Morris Childers. Bill Farrington. Jerry Farris. Charles Glass. Robert Guerry Freddy Hall. James Hardy. Jimmy Harris. Mike Laughlm. Ronald Murray. Kenneth Nolen. George Odom, Jack Sadler, Gerald Smith. Frank Studinka. Roy Swift. Charles Williams. Bobby Williamson. Joe Wilson. Not Pictured: Walter Jones FOOTBALL B-TEAM U� ft to right. Fiat Row: Wayne Gllwm, Brad Bishop. Charles Sessions. Danny DeViesc. Botch Laughl.n Ken Kn.ghten. Bod Blackstone. Jimmy Jackson. Second Row: Douglas Hollifield. Jon BUckstone. Bob Hardy. John Crumpton. Jimmy Brooks Leland Daniel Johnny Campbell. Tommy Grooms, Bobby Chastain. Third Row: Edwin Whitson. Charles Cunningham. Leon Woodall, Larry Moore land. Don Bradford. Larry Scott. L A. Lambert, Bill Blair, LeGrant Sims, Coach Griffith. B-TEAM FOOTBALL Under the guiding hand of Coach Griffith the B Team had the best season that this school has seen in years. They had wins over Shades Valley. Minor. West End. and Jones Valley. Their only defeats were at the hands of Hewitt and John Carroll. Hard practice and the determination of the boys made the season the winning one it was. Coach Smiles will be looking for most of the B Team boys to be rocking and socking for the varsity next year. BASKETBALL TEAM Left to tight, First Row: J. D. Blackstcne. Robert Bibby. Morris Childers. Ren aid Murray, Grant Alexander, George 0 fom. Second Row: Coa:h lute, Jim Crawford, Charles Etheredge. Charles Cooper, Joe Wilson. Kon Nolen. Bobby McCormick, Jimmy Mitchell. The basketball team started off slow this season with jolting defeats coming from Bessemer. Corner. West End. Hueytown, and McAdory The '54 captain, Jim Crawford, and the ‘55 captain. George Odom, led the way to victory over McAdory. Hueytown. and Tarrant. Coach Lutz's Tigers also placed second in the Bessemer Tournament. Coach Smiles's Bees have had many victories. Most of the boys look forward to being on next year's Varsity. B-TEAM BASKETBALL Left to right. First Row: Jerry Bruce. Billy Hunter. George Alexander. Doug Sager. Larry Scott. Jimmy Brooks Second Row: David Roberts. Bobby Phillips. Bill Farrington. Jack Sandler. Del Williams. Butch Laughlm, Coach Smiles. Grant Alexander Robert Bibby J. D. Blackstone Morris Childers Charles Cooper Jim Crawford Charles Etheredge Bobby McCormick Jimmy Mitchell Ronald Murray Ken Nolen George Odom Charles Williams Joe Wilson i— TRACK TEAM Left to fight. First Row: Bobby DeViese. Jim Bla.r. Billy Skinner. Brooks Blanton. Mike Laughlin, Geofge Odom Second Row: Walter Jones. Charles Williams. Tommy Richards, Bobby Lowery. Bill Taylor. Scotty Ward. Coach Fullington, Jack Walters. James Neaves. Carter Florey. TRICK ID 5 4 Fairfield’s track team had a very successful year. They placed second in the county and high m the class A state meet. In the county, Fairfield went through the season with one tie and no defeats. 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