Gadsden High School - Crucible Yearbook (Gadsden, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 164 of the 1928 volume:

O'he Crucible 1928 Published bij Qadsden High School Gadsden. Jllabama Foreword fi ORDER to promote a deeper interest I in Gadsden's history, and to encourage an appreciation of her natural resources and a realization of her phenomenal growth, the history and progress of our city are featured as the theme of this book. An attempt is made to make the future citizens familiar with Gadsden's past and present, appreciate her men and women of distinction, encourage civic pride, and prepare for better citizenship. It is the wish of the staff that the book will be. a source, of pleasure for the present and the future and that its object will be accomplished. Dedication C7 )ith a just pride in our city's honorable past a hope for and belief in our city's glorious future we, the Senior (floss of 1928, dedicate this Qrucible to he Students of Qadsden H.igh School as our citizens of tomorrow. Contents COur Qity Our School cAthletics cActivitics features I Southern Manufacturing Company Our City Page Ten r; m A CaptW.P.Lay G.D.McCaqhren L.L. St i Hall of Fame Qeneral IDilliam Luther Sibert Gadsden’s most distinguished military man and engineer. ft n II.1.1 AM L. SIBERT, was born October 12, 1860. Educated at University of COJ - 'a ama afterwards graduating from West Point with honor in the engi-neering department as lieutenant; engineering work in Cincinnati improving the Ohio River; at Willett’s Point as instructor; in the Philippines after the Spanish American War to rebuild the railroad from Manila; next in Pittsburg where he gained national prominence in bringing the railroads to terms; raised bridges impeding navigation on Allegheny River; dynamited dams and saved Pittsburg during floods in the Allegheny; named by Roosevelt on the Panama Cunal Commission in charge of Gatun I cks; sent by government at request of Red Cross to control overflowing rivers in China; next located in Cincinnati as Colonel of U. S. Army Engineers of the middle district; in charge of the Pacific Coast defense; second in command to Pershing in Kranee during the World War; recalled from France to take charge of U. S. Chemical Department for World War; retired from U. S. Army; appointed by Governor Brandon to supervise construction of Mobile port. Dr. Qeorqe Staten Uann R. GEORGE STATEN VANN enjoys the distinction of being honored in 1926 by being elected a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, which is the highest honor within the gift of the dental profession. Dr. George Staten Vann, born at Trussville, Ala., early education at Trussville rural schools and Trussville Academy: graduated at 21 from Vnndor-bilt Dental Department. Nashville, Tenn., with I). I). S. degree; awarded Founder’s Medal for general proficiency in class of •14; began practice in Gadsden; elected member of Alabama Dental Association: post-graduate course, 1895. in Chicago; 1896 elected President of Alabama Dental Association; 1903 elected President of the Southern Dental Association: 1898 made member of National Dental Association: 1904 elected Vice-President; 1910 elected member of Dental Examiners of Alabama and at present President of the Board: made Fellow of American College of Dentists. 1926; elected Vice-President of the National Association of Dental Examiners. 1927. Anne ITlathilcle Bilbro HE following sketch of Miss Bilbro in “Who’s Who in America,’’ 1928, is proof of her eligibility as author and composer to Gadsden’s Hall of Fame: Bilbro. Anne Mathildk. Author, cow-poser: born at Tuskegee, Alabama; daughter of James Andrew and Fran-cina A. (Mason) Bilbro; graduate Alabama Conference Female College. Tus-ke ree (now Woman’s College of Alabama at Montgonierv Alabama): stud:ed mu«ic with Kent Mueller. Atlanta. Ga.. p«d in New York. Teacher piano. Gadsden. Ala . New York and other cities. Member various music clubs. Enisconnl-ien. Author; The Middle Pasture (novel! 1917. Composer of 5ft books of educational music, about 200 sheet publications consisting of piano pieces, songs and ensemble mus:c and a number of musical plavs. Has been engaged constantly in composition of music and as instructor in harmony since 1911. Hall of Fame Captain IDilliam Patrick Laij eAPT. WILLIAM PATRICK LAY, citizen noted for development of Coosa River navigation and organization of Alabama Power Company. William Patrick Lay, born Cherokee County, Alabama near Rome, Georgia, moved to Gadsden, 1870; engaged in lumber business; helped locate with Colonel Eaton the first blast furnace in Gadsden; built and owned the first electric light plant in city; influenced Federal Government to build locks on Coosa River; figured largely in construction of ruilroud from Anniston to Gadsden, now L. N.; President of Printup Hotel Company; located Gulf States Steel Company in Gadsden; supplied Attalla with light and water for several years. The crowning effort of Mr. Lay’s career is the improvement and development of the Coosa River. Captain Lay made two surveys for the Federal Government; founded and incorporated Alabama Power Company at Gadsden in 1906, and was sole owner of the company; author of five booklets, numerous press articles in magazines and papers on river improvement. ♦if}? - IHrs. Irene IDhorton Sutherlin Its. IRENE WHORTON SUTHERLIN was chosen because of her distinction in receiving the state prize for her play, “Whiter Than Snow.” Irbne Whorton Sutherlin, author, musician, was born at Forney, Alabama: attended Disque High and Brenau College Conservatory, Gainesville, Georgia; studied voice and piano in Atlanta and Birmingham; 1918-24 studied voice in New York under Auguste Ohstroni Ren-ard; studied short story writing at Columbia University, 1920-21. Play “Whiter Than Snow” won Alabama Little Theater Contest, 1927. Qlen Daois ITlcCaghren QLENN DAVIS McCAGIIREN, 19 years of age, member of Sophomore Class, Gadsden High School, Built his first radio three years ago; has continually experimented with different hook-ups till he made a discovery of how to reduce static, and constructed a device which is now in the patent office for investigations. He has been made a flattering offer by a leading radio corporation for his invention, provided no other patent has been granted for the same invention. A period of three months is required for this to be certified to by U. S. Patent Office. Faye Thirteen Hall of Fame Dr. Hershal IDinston Bass HILE the Crucible Staff did not succeed in securing a picture of Dr. Bass, it feels that the Hall of Fame must include him as a diagnostician of national and international fame of whom Gadsden is justly proud. Dk. Hershal Winston Bass, born at Ashville, Ala., June 25, 1881. Received primary education at Ashville, and later attended the University of Alabama and Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn; from the latter institute he received degrees of B. S. and M. S. Graduated from Johns Hopkins 1906; graduate student at the University of Berlin and the University of Munich 19C6 and 1907. Pathologist at Brice’s Hospital and Instructor in Physiological Chemistry at the University of Alabama, 1908. Came to Gadsden, Ala. in 1910. CThe Legend of Tloccalula W IIU Claudia M. Fitzgerald, ’12 HERE the sun shines hot in summer And the winds blow cold in winter. In the land of changing seasons; In the land where Indian Summer Lingers o’er the fields and mountains, Fills the air with purple hazes. Fills the heart with tender longings For the summer now departing; By the Falls of Noccalula, By the rushing, foaming torrent, Here the red man built his wigwam. Here the lovely Noccalula. Daughter of the Chief Kewano, Lived and loved a noble warrior, Loved Ameego brave in spirit. Brown was she as leaves in Autumn When the Frost-king, moving southward From his wigwam in the iceland, From the snowbound streams and forests. Touches with his icy fingers Every tree and bush and flower. Black her hair was as the crow’s wing, Black and glistening as the otter. Lithe and supple as the ash-bow Slung behind her slender shoulders Wandered she among the pine trees. Gathering wreaths of fragrant jasmine, Twining it among her tresses, Saying in her fond devotion, “He, the mighty one, will like it.” When at eve the braves turned homeward From their hunting in the forest, They were laden till they staggered Underneath their load of venison. But Ameego, bravest hunter. Greatest warrior, tenderest lover, Cast his game, a noble red-deer, At the feet of Noccalula. And her heart in exultation Burned like living coals within her. And her eyes like stars at twilight Warmed his heart and fired his passion. Thus, by tender, silent wooing Did he win her wildwood spirit. Won her heart and soul forever. Scarce had eighteen flowery summers Laid their crowns of smiling blossoms On the head of Noccalula, When her father, Chief Kewano, Called her to him, spoke in this wise: You have wandered, O my daughter, Through the verdant fields of childhood, Through the meadows bright with sunshine, Gathering only sweetest flowers. Hut the time has come for parting From your father old and weary, From your kinsmen, silent, sorrowing; For the haughty chief, Nebasko, Sought your hand from all the maidens, Offered me both skins and wampum. Offered ponies in abundance.” All in vain did Noccalula Plead her love for young Ameego, Begged, entreated of her father Not to force her to this marriage. Told him that her heart was given Long ago to brave Ameego. But like hardest flint his heart was. Hard as stone that fillet! the mountain. So the wedding was appointed For the summer fast approaching. All day long did Noccalula Mope and grieve within her wigwam; But at night when bright the moon rose Like a great kind face in Heaven Forth she crept and sought her lover. To the cliff beside the torrent Grave and silently she let! him. Then with words that killed his spirit Did she tell him of her marriage. But she told him that her father Ne’er could force her to his bidding; For the Falls of Noccalula Singing, glistening in the moonlight, Told to her its wondrous secrets. Told her that its love could save her From the cruel chief Nebasko; That she would not need to leave him. But could stay forever near him. Near her home and near her people. Thus did she dispel his sorrow. Swiftly did the days of springtime. Filled with happy sound of bird-song. Filled with fragrance from the jasmine. From the laurel and azalea, Speed like deer with noiseless footsteps. Swiftly did the women’s fingers Dress the snow-white downy doe-skin Which would deck the bride of summer And the braves brought from the forest Game and fish to feast the warriors That would come to try their prowess In the wedding games and contests In the dancing and the shooting. And the fears of Noccaluia All were vanquished by her secret. On the day before the wedding When the braves and chief assembled By the Falls of Noccaluia, In the games and in the shooting Young Ameego proved the victor, Vanquished even great Nobasko, Proved himself a worthy suitor For the hand of Noccaluia. In her eyes he was the noblest, Handsomest of all the warriors. But her father. Chief Kewano, Marveled that she treated coldly Great Nebasko, Chief of Chieftains. “Thus it is,” he said, “with daughters, When they do their heart’s own choosing. When at night the stars like fireflies Gleamed but palely in the moonlight, And the men around the campfire Smoked and told of deeds of valor, Silently did Noccaluia Glide within her bridal chamber Fashioned from the softest deerskin, Filled with skins like sofest velvet, And she donned her snow-white raiment And her moccasins of doe-skin, Trimmed with beads and decked with feathers. Then she waited in her wigwam Till no sound of voice or laughter Broke the stillness of the forest But the laughing of the water. Forth she stepped into the moonlight Gleaming, glittering like the water Pouring o’er the rocks before her In a sheen of silver radiance. Long she gazed upon the forest, On the torrent, on the wigwams. But her soft eyes rested longest On the wigwam of her lover. Softly did she call. “Ameego, But no answer to her whisper Save the rustle of the night wind In the pine trees by the water. Then she sought with careful footsteps One tall rock that rose uprightly From the foaming, boiling basin ’Neath the Falls of Noccaluia. For an instant did she stand there Like a phantom in the moonlight When she sow her startled lover. Wakened by her one soft whisper, Stealing from his tent in wonder. Then she called out o'er the water, “Fare thee well, O brave Aineego, Thus it is you learn the secret Of the Falls of Noccalula!” Then she vanished o’er the precipice Like the white foam on the torrent. Then within the rushing water Did he see her snow-white spirit Beckoning to him from the white mist Of the Falls of Noccalula. Long the red men had their wigwams Underneath the murmuring pine-trees. Till the grey-haired Chief Kewano Passed into the world of spirits, To the land of souls beyond us. And the warrior, young Ameego, Was the chieftain old and hoary. When the white man journeying westward. Seeking gold and lands of promise. Passed the Falls of Noccalula, Broke the stillness of the forest With his shouts and ringing axes, Then he tought his Indian brothers Of the great white God in Heaven, Of the Father of all mortals. But at last the great white brothers Journeying later toward the westward Drove the red men from their forests, By the Falls of Noccalula, Drove them westward toward the sunset. O’er the plains and cross the rivers. But the brave old chief Ameego. Bearing ever in his bosom His fond love for Noccalula Could not leave her lonely spirit. Bidding farewell to his people, Back he turned his weary footsteps Till his dim eyes gladly rested On the murmuring, sobbing pine trees By the Falls of Noccalula. Now no trace of red men lingers ’Neath the pine trees by the torrent. There no brave and noble warriors Smoke the calumet, the peace-pipe. But the warm sun shines as brightly And the birds sing on as sweetly As the days when Noccalula Wandered in the silent forests. When the sun in fiery splendor Gleams ere setting, on the water. Bright within the foam a rainbow Dances in its painted beauty. Symbol of a love undying Token of two souls united By the Falls of Noccalula. Early Settlers Qeneral Daniel C. Turrentine Born in Virginia in 1807, died 1883. Af-fectionatelg called by the earlier settlers “Uncle 77' ZN 1843 migrated south and settled in Gadsden, then known as Lafferty’s Landing. General Turrentine built Gadsden’s first hotel. This hotel, known as Turrentine Hotel, was located at the corner of First and Broad streets. Being on the stage line from Koine to Tuscaloosa, it proved successful as a business enterprise and was the center of much social activity. General Turrentine was a man of much note and influence. He was aggressive and progressive, acquiring large acreage in the suburban section of the town. It was on these holdings that he built a fine home. He planted the grand old oaks now seen on Turrentine avenue. “The City Beautiful’’ was one of his slogans. General Turrentine organized the first Sunday School ever known in Etowah county. For nine years he was justice of the peace and performed practically all the marriage ceremonies in the county. He was a leader in business, religious, social, and political circles and was one of the most distinguished of Southerners. Mr. John S. Moraqne Born of French Huguenot parents at Abbeville District, S. C., February 17, 1814. Died March 22, 1881. HE subject of this sketch was one of the founders of Gadsden. The town was laid out in 1846 by Gabriel Hughes, Joseph Hughes, and John S. Moragne. The city of Gadsden was named for General James H. Gadsden of the “Gadsden Purchase” fame. Mr. Moragne with his associates, Gabriel and Joseph Hughes, owned practically all the land now embraced in the business section of Gadsden. It was through their efforts that railroad and boat transportation connected at this point. The first steamboat to ply the Coosa was built at St. Louis, brought to YVe- Puyc Twenty tumpka. and, after being dismantled, was hauled overland from Wetumpka to Grcensport, a few miles down the river from Gadsden. It was here rebuilt and launched by Captain Laffcrty. This was in 1845. The boat, named the “Coosa”, made regular stops through a long period of years at Gadsden. Mr. Moragne was a pioneer in the mineral business in this country. The first lot of iron ore ever sent from this part of North Alabama was from his lands. lie was a mineralogist with a practical understanding and had much to do with the early industrial development of our city. He predicted a great future for Gadsden. His dreams are now becoming a reality—Gadsden, “A Well Balanced City”. Mr. Joseph R. Ruqhes Gadsden’s First Horn R. HUGHES had the distinction of being the first white child born within the present city limits of Gadsden, the date of his birth being March 14, 1812. The house in which Mr. Hughes was born is still standing. It is located at the intersection of Tuscaloosa Avenue and Third Street. Repairs on the original building have been made from time to time. The structure at first was of logs and built by an Indian half-breed. Mr. Hughes’ parents, Gabriel and Asenath Hughes, were natives of Haywood County, North Carolina. The senior Mr. Hughes migrated to Alabama in 1838, locating in Calhoun County, near Jacksonville. In 1840 ho removed to what was then known as Double Sr rings, but now included in Gadsden. In 1845 he joined Joseph Hughes (his brother), and John S. Moragne in founding Gadsden. Much of the history of Gadsden down to the present time centers around the Hughes family. Joseph R. Hughes built the old Exchange Hotel which stood for years at Locust and Fourth Streets. He erected the first steam flour mill at Gadsden, and was in the milling business until 1874. when he was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court. He was re-elected in 1880, and when his term was out he went into the real estate business. He was several times elected alderman of the city and was never defeated before the people. He was one of the original members of the First Methodist Church and was prominently identified with nearly everything that had for its object the upbuilding of the community. He died October 14, 1921. All honor to his memory. Puyc Twenty-One Broad Street—1880 Broad Street—1927 3a ds den Rib lie School Striplin School ueHigh School ’« • Twvnty-Thrce Gadsden’s Schools •D Page Twenty-Four History of the Qadsden Schools HE Gadsden Public School System was organized in 18115. It is true that f Gadsden had a system of schools before that date but they were not graded I 1 and were largely supported by private subscriptions and tuition. The first school was known as the Gadsden Institute and was headed by Professor Dubose, James Calloway, and G. G. Jones in order named. The first Board of Kducation was organized in March 1895. From the very beginning to the present date some of Gadsden’s most capable citizens have served on the Board. A list of persons in the order of their appointment who have served on the Board of Education is as follows: J. H. Disque, 31 years; J. M. Moragne, 4 years; R. B. Kyle, 8 years; W. G. Brockway, I years; A. E. Goodhue, 1 years; W. H. Weller, 1 year; O. R. Goldman, 12 years; C. F. Cross, 12 years; W. T. Murphree 26 years; L. L. Hcrzberg, 8 years; Dr. G. L. Faucett, 2 years; E. T. Hollingsworth, 17 years; E. W. Whips, 6 years; Dr. T. E. Callan, 2 years; W. L. Sampey, 2 years; Dr. Geo. S. Vann, 5 years; Mrs. Hattie L. Ewing, 2 years; A. P. Reich, 10 years; B. W. Pruet, 2 years; Mrs. W. E. Striplin, 7 years: Otto Agricola, 1 year; John A. Lusk, Jr., 1 year. The Board at present consists of the following members: Mr. W. T. Murphree, President; Mrs. E. T. Hollingsworth, Vice-President; Mr. A. P. Reich. Mrs. W. E. Striplin, Mr. John A. Lusk, Jr. The Public Schools have had only five superintendents since their organization. The first superintendent, Mr. G. G. Jones served only one year and that was before the schools were graded. The other superintendents with length of service have been as follows: Mr. I. W. Hill, 0 years; Mr. W. E. Striplin, 10 years; Mr. W. C. Griggs, 10 years: Mr. C. A. Donehoo, 6 years. The first schools had five white teachers and two colored with an enrollment of 352 whites and 90 colored. The schools for the 1926-27 session had 85 white and 11 colored teachers, with a white enrollment of 3.570 and a coloied enrollment of 1,135. This year the enrollment will probably go to 5000 pupils. The first schools had a 7 year elementary program and a one year high school program. The ninth grade was added in 1897, the tenth grade in 1903, and the eleventh grade was added in 1908, thus making a four year high school course. The schools have remained on the 7-4 organization up to the present. While the schools have had a steady growth from the beginning the period of most rapid growth has been since 1920. The enrollment has grown no fnnt that the finances have become inadequate for the operation of the schools. Some interesting points not covered in the above record are as follows: First High School graduates, 1899—10 pupils. Smallpox vaccination made compulsory in 1900. Teachers required to read passage from the Bible without comment in 1900. Mrs. Jessie Dean Smith elected February 1st, 1904. Ladies of Episcopal Church allowed to sell lunch on the school grounds provided it did not interfere with conduct of schools, in 1905. Admission of pupils refused in 1906, because of crowded condition of buildings. City Board made written protest to County Board about distribution of school fund 1914. The High School was accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1912. Magnificent new high school completed and entered in January 1924. Maximum capacity of high school (600 pupils) reached in 1926. All fees removed and schools made absolutely free in 1923. Page Twenty-Five cfo Our Alumni ---7 ROM 1899 to 1928 there have been seven 1 hundred thirty-six graduates of the high schools of Gadsden, Disque and Gadsden High. The roll recalls the records of sons and daughters who have honored the name of their Alma Mater. Each class offered so many worthy of honor that it was a problem to select only one representative from each class to appear in this year’s annual. The choice was made without prejudice or favoritism to illustrate the varied careers of our graduates, and to record with appreciation the successes they have made in their chosen professions. May each class thrill with pride at the representative chosen. I Representatives MILKS PRESTON HUGHKS Graduate of Disituc, 18519 : University of Alnloma. B.S., 1903; Vanderbilt University. M.D.. 1906: licensed to practice in Alabamn. 1905: 12 years secretary of Etowah County Medical Society: President one year; 2 years Supt. of Methodist Sunday School. ISAAC KOOTE DORTCH Graduate of Disque. 1900: Naval Academy. Annapolis. 1905; member of Navy Rifle Team. 1968-10: Captain of Team and third in National Rifle Match. 1910: Commander of Navy Dcstioyers. during World War. his ship sinking two German submarines: decorated with Navy War Cross: Naval Attache’ in Argentine and Turkey: now instructor at the U. S. Nasal War College, Newport, R. I... and Commander in the Navy. ITA STOCKS Graduate of I)isquc. 1901 : graduate of Hamilton College. Lexington. Ky. : special work at Kentucky University and Chicago University: taught eight years in Gadsden schools: ambulance driver with 6th Division A. E. P. in France and Germany: now a florist and grower of flowers in Gadstlen : noted for philanthropic and civic development. l.OUl GREET Graduate of Bisque, 1903: Vanderbilt University: Ga. Tech, honor roll ’20. ’21. ’22: Phi Kappa Phi. Phi Delta Phi: wounded in World War. decorated with Cross of legion of Honor by Gen. Gourard. Montgomery. Ala.. 1926; three years faculty of Ga. Tech as Director of Vocational Work, and night schools for Parker District. Greenville. S. C. ELVA GOODHUE Graduate of Disquc. 1902: Judson College. 1904: bachelor’s degree in Physics. Univ. of Chicago. 1906: Master’s degree from Columbia. 1927. in chemistry : taught Physics and Chemistry in Judson College. Marion. Ala.. Christian College. Columbia. Mo.: Prof, of Chemistry. Greensboro, N. C.: Prof, of Chemistry. Queen’s College. Charlotte. N. C.: Member of Kappa Mu Sigma Chemical Society. AUGUSTUS YOUNG NOOJIN Graduate of Disque. 1905: B.S.. University of Ala., 1909. majoring in Chemistry: Member of Ala. Athletic Executive Committee: full-back 1908 in Alabama’s Thin Red Line”: Phi Kappa Sigma: since graduation with Tennessee Coal and Iron Company as Chemist and Assistant Metallurgist in charge of heat treatment at Fairfield Works. LILLIAN McCORD (Mrs. John Toll� erl Letcher I Graduate of Bisque. 1906 : attended Bauer Conservatory. Cincinnati: Coached amateur playt in Alabama and Tennessee: married 1911: studied business course in St Ixtuis. 1915; established I.ctchcr Business College in Gadsden. 1921. JOHN THOMAS CATHEY Graduate of Disque. 1907 : Graduate of New England Conservatory of Music. Boston. 1013 : Instructor in Piano in Gadsden and Rirming-ham: Overseas in World War: Faculty of Birmingham Conservatory and Howard Col-lew : Organist of St. Andrew Church. Birmingham : six years in N. Y. Carnegie Hall Studio; Organist and Choir Master. St. Johns Episcopal Church. Brooklyn: Organist of Progressive Synagogue: Director of Musical Department. Marquand School and Woodmcre Academy. JOE F. DUKE Graduate of Disque. 1908: A.B.. Howard Collette. 1914: LL.B.. U. of A.. 1916: World War. 191K-19: began practice. 1920: City At-torney of Gadsden. 1920-28: Board of Deacons. First Baptist Church. GROVER CLEVELAND LITTI.E Graduate of Disque. 1909; Howard Collette half-hack: 2 years at West Point Military Academy: 2 years in University of Chicatto: Director of Physical Education and Athletics in Gary School . Indiana: Enlisted a First Lieutenant of Infantry durintt World War. served ns Captain, and retires! as Reserve Officer: now Assistant Manager of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in Atlanta. ANNIE MAUDE STRIPLIN i Mr . Arnold Bradbury t Graduate of Disque. 1910. This class container! three girls who. while they took the first business course offerer! in Disque. became wives and mothers instead of professional women. Jessie I-ovejoy I Mrs. Wilbur Johnson). Mary Greet Mr� . Hereford Guerin I. Annie Maude Striplin l Mrs. Arnold Bradbury I. This was the year the eleventh grade was added. (No picture.) ROBERT MITCHELL DAVIDSON Graduate of Disque. 1911: Vanderbilt Univ. B.S.. 1916: Captain of Vanderbilt Baseball Team. 1914-16: All-Stnr Itncketlmll. 1014. 15. '16: City Engineer. Miami Beach. Fla.. 1920-'23: City Manager of Coral Gables. Fla.. 1925-1928. CLAUDIA MEREDITH FITZGERALD I Mrs. Lloyd Worswick) Graduate of Disque. 1912: Valedictorian: taught four years in Gadsden and Etowah County: Business Course in Birmingham: passed Civil Service Examination and sent to stenographic position in U. S. Food Administration. Home Conservation Department. N. Y.; Publisher of leaflets: Author of one-act plays for children: contributor to The Delineator . Pictorial Review . ••Beauty”. McCalls : four year editorial assistant on McCalls , free-lance writing: marries! 1927. NELL MURPHREE (Mrs. A. L. Moselyl Graduate of Disque. 1913: Ala. College. 1915: student teacher Ala. College. 1916-17: graduate of Faelten Pianoforte School. Boston. 1920: Teacher of Music in Ala. College. 1920-22; marries!, 1922: President of Uniontown Music Study Club; Organizer and Director of the Uniontown Toy Orchestra. I.UCILE NADI.ER 'Mrs. Thomas Munrol Graduate of Disque. 1914: student in Institute of Musical Art. N. Y.. 1917-18: completed French course at Columbia. 1919: studied Piano under Hans Barth. N. Y.. 1917-1920: studied under Ernest Hutcheson. 1920-24 : won a scholarship with Joseph Hoffman. 1924 : married Dr. Thomas Munro of Columbia. 1925; now living and teaching in Brooklyn. Page Twenty-Eight HOWELL CROSS Graduate of Disquc. 1916; Vanderbilt University. B.S. and M.D.: Kappa Sigma and I’hi Chi : Vanderbilt Glee Club 6 year ; Vanderbilt Cheer I-cadcr years: 1926 Bachelor of Ugliness: 2 years Vanderbilt Hospital: 1 year Charily Hospital, Now Orlenn.-i; a mw. Mayo Clinic. Rochester. Minn.: now practicing medicine in Gadsden. JOSKPH LANCHORNE HAMMOND Graduate of Diaque. 1916; 2 years of electrical engineering at Auburn: enlisted in military unit at Auburn during World War: city salesman for Roberts and Son. Birmingham, for 2 years; 6 years with Jemison Realty Co.. Birmingham : 1 year with Coral Gables Corporation; now Downtown Business Property Specialist with Jemison Realty Co.: deacon of Southside Baptist Church. RAYMOND C. CULL! Graduate of Disquc. 1917: Annapolis Naval a1 ?8 22 : U- °f Mm- lj,W School. 1022-24: admitted to the l ar. 1921 : now practicing Gadsden: Pi Kappa Phi and Phi Alpha Delta. DORIS JOHNSON (Mrs. Roy Rutledge) Graduate of Bisque. 1918: specializes! in piano under Minnie McNeil and Kmil Levi. 1918-22: married Roy Rutledge, 1922 : taught Piano. Harmony. Theory, 1920-25: Pianist for two Gadsden churches. 1920-21: Accompanist ft� r G. H. S. Glee Club that won state prize at Birmingham Kistedford. 1926: now Director of Berean Glee Club of forty girls. GEORGE D. KING Graduate of Dbque. 1919: Cashier of Gadsden Pip - Co.. 1925: Graduate of U. of A.. B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration: Sigma Chi nud Alpha Kappa Psl fraternities: Phi Beta Kappa. Sigma Eta. Pi Mu Epsilon. Junior Faculty honorary societies: now Public Accountant. Gadsden: Rotarian: Gadsden Country Club. CARL RILEY Graduate of DUquc. 1920: Voice student of Mrs. B. L. Noojin: winner of State Federation Voice Prize: Voice student of Madame I irraint . Hirminsrham; now employed in Ken-eral office of Alt. Power Co.. Birmingham: cast of Little Theatre plays under Szoid: plans to pursue musical career in New York. HERMAN W. FRANK Graduate of Disque. 1921 : Tulane Pro-Med. : graduate of Tulane Medical School. 1925. B.S.: Phi Delta Epsilon fraternity: degree of M.D. from Tulane. 1927: now interne at Touro Infirmary. New Orleans. l‘ayc Twenty-Nine BERT McCORD Graduate of Bisque, 1922: entered U. of A.. 1922 : Sec. Pre-Mod Clul.. 192S: Phi Bet Fr . ternity: Gorga Medical Society. 1924 ; 2nd l.icut. U.S.A.. 1926: B.S. in Medicine. U. of A.. 1926: receive M.D. degree from North Wo tern University. Chicago. June. 1928; begins interneship at Charity Hospital. New Orleans. July. 1928. STANHOPE BRASFIELD MASON Graduate of Bisque. 1923: Asst. Business Manager of Crucible and football squad. 1923: A. P. I.. Auburn. 1923-24 ; Member of Co. K. 167th Infantry, from which appointed to West Point Military Academy. 1924 : Member of West Point graduating class. 1928. SAM A. BLOCH Graduate of Gadsden High. 1924 : 3 years at Washington and l.ee; Pres, of Alpha Sigma : Grnhnml.ee Literary Society: Accounting Scholarship: Philosophy Scholarship: Rlng- Vum Phi: Calyx : Honor Roll 3 years: Engineering Society: now with Sterchi Bros., Gadsden: Kiwani Club. EL0I8E FROST LEE Graduate of Gadsden High. 1925: Valedictorian: entered Alabama College. Montevallo. 1925: Member of Mathematics Club: Alabama Players Club. French Club and Alpha Pi Omega Sorority: 3 years Member of Executive Board and now Vice-Presilient of Student Government : first honor student for three year . LOUIE HERZBERG Graduate of Gadsden High. 1926: Valedictorian: toured Europe, summer 1926: matriculated nt American Academy of Dramatic Art. N. Y., 1926: played in The Goose Hangs High with Redpath's Chautauqua in New England, summer of 1927 : now studying dancing with Ned Wayburn. and Voice with Isadore l.uckstone. New York City. I.UCILF. STANSELL Graduate of Gadsden High. 1927: Valedictorian : completed business course at Letcher Business School. Gadsden, in four months: now employed as stenographer, with Suther-lin Motor Company. Gadsden. Agricola Firnace Company Our School .Alma Mater ORANGE and black, our dear old colors, Faithful we will be, Living to our motto ever— To do our part for thee. Ever loyal, firm, and true; Ever on we’ll go; Year by year the ages through, Because we love you so. On the city’s western border, Reared against the sky. Proudly stands our Alma Mater As the years roll by. Ever loyal, firm, and true; Ever on we’ll go; Year by year the ages through, Because we love you so. C. A. Donehoo Superintendent The Faculty Mrs. Jessie Dean Smith, B. S., M. A. Assistant Principal Head of English Department Mr. A. H. Bowers, A. B. Head of Mathematics Department Miss Edna Pate, A. B. English Mr. J. R. Davis, B. S. Mathematics Miss Maudine Brandon, A. B. English and Latin Mrs. Catherine Hurst, A. B. Head of History Dejyartment Mrs. Robert E. Wright, A. B. Biology Mr. Mark D. Cory, B. S., C. E. Head of Science Department Miss Grace Pass, A. B. Algebra and Civics The Faculty Mr. J. H. Barfield, A. B. Religious Education Miss Nell West English Mrs. Henry Snbllgrove, a. B. Civics Miss Pearlf. Sawyer, A. B. Head of Language Department Miss Irene Dobson, A. B. Head of Home Economics Department. Miss Mary Clay, A. B. History _ _ _ J. D. Samuels Miss Kathryne Slate principal Head of Commercial Department Mrs. Clyde E. Leach, B. S. Science Mr. Joe Market, B. S. (Secondary Education) History and Civics, Coach Miss ANNETTE CROCHKRON, A. B. Mathematics Miss D. Ola Little, B. S. in Education English Board of Education W. T. MURPHREE, President John A. Lusk a. P. Reich Mrs. Walter K. Striplin E. T. Hollingsworth C. A. DONEHOO, Secreturif Pa ye Thirty-Four ADAMS. DORA •‘A quiet maid, with pleasant ways, and iwctt” Glee Club I year: Commercial Club 1 year: Audubon Club 1 year: Students Council of Religious Education. AI.I.KN. G. C. He's truly valiant.” Hi-Y Club 2 years: Commercial Club 1 yeni . latin Club 2 years: Dictator bat. Club; AlbCounty Football Team ‘26: “G” Club 2 years; Athletic Association 6 years: Marshal ‘26: As«l. Stage Manager 2 years. ALLEN. WILLIAM “Men at some times are masters of their fate.” President Students Council of Religious Kducation ; Latin Club 4 years: Hi-Y Club 3 years: Glee Club 1 year: Athletic Association 1 year: Commercial Club 1 year. ALLEN. JAMES Common sense in an uncommon degree i what the world calk wisdom. Athletic Club 1 year: l tin Club years: Commercial Club year: Students Council of Religious Education: Historian ‘28: Honor Student ‘28. ASHLEY. MARTHA ‘Tis .the smiles you wear that make happiness everywhere.” Glee Club 2 years: Athletic Association 3 years: Bible Club 1V� years. Girls’ Basketball 3 years: Ga-Hi Players 3 year ; Audubon Club 1 year. . BAG LEY. ELSIE ’TU beauty that «b� lb oft make a woman proud: ‘Tis virtue that doth make her most admired. Classical Club 2% years: French Club 2 years; Ga-Ili Players I year: Commercial Club 1 year: Glee Club 1 year. Page Thirty-Six BARKSDALE. ELTON An uimMumiiiK man who plod the straight course. BATES. JUNK She' a lady. Athletic Association 3 year ; Latin Club 3'-j year ; French Club 2 years; Dramatic Club 1 year: Bible Club l' j year . BOKN. FLORINK Tile purest treasure mortal times alTord is a spotless reputation. Treasurer Senior Class; Athletic Association 2 year ; Audubon Club 2 year ; Classical Club 2 y«-nm ; On.Hi Player 4 yearn; Treasurer Ga-Hi Player 1926: Cast Life in Three Slices : Montevallo Contest 3 year Second place 1927; Winner Constitutional Contest 1925-27; Winner Peace Contest 1927: Bible Club 2 years. BOX. HUGH Not afraid of work but not in sympathy with it. Commercial Club 1 year: Bible Club 1 year. BRANNON. IMA LOIS Women are as roses.” BREEDEN. NEITA In action how like an angel.” French Club 2 years: Student Council of Religious Education ; Commercial Club 1 year; Glee Club I year. BROTHERS, EVELYN Divinely Till. Glee Clnl� t years; Treble Clef Club 1 year ; Dramatic Club 1 year : Athletic A o-cintlon 1 year; Commercial Club Vj year: Latin Club 1 year. BUKKK. MARY I.KK A quiet, unassuming girl of sterling worth. Bible Club 2 years: Glee Club I year. BURKE. 3 A DIM For she is wise, if 1 can judjrc her. Commercial Club I year: Vice-President of Commercial Club '27: Honor Student '28. BURNS. MARY EDITH What men dare. I dare. Commercial Club 1 year: French Club 2 years: Classical Club 2,.-_. year : Glee Club 2 years. CADDKLL. WILLIAM The mirror of all courtesy. Snapshot Editor of '28 Crucible; G Club 1 year: Football 3 year : Ga-Hi Players 3 years: Business Manager of Ga-Hi Players ’28; Athletic Association I years: Bible Club 1 year. CHRISTOPHER. CHARLES His smile show his happiness, his friends his popularity.” President Hi-Y Club 1 year: lli-Y Club 3 years: President Athletic Association 2 years: Athletic Association t years: Secretary Junior Class: Commercial Club 2 year : Glee Club 4 year : G” Club 1 year: Stage Manager of Dramatic Club 2 years: Ga-Hi Players 3 years: Latin Club 2 years: Scrub Football '25: Coach Freshman Football '26: Varsity Football ’27 : Varsity Basketball 2 years: Cast in The Fatal Necklace . Page Thirty-Eight CLOWDUS. MILDRED The deepest riven How with the least sound.” Commercial Club I year: Bible Club 1 year: Girls Y year. COOPER. KATE For she's just the quiet kind, whose nature never varies.” Commercial Club 1 year. CRANK. JIMMIE I.OIS “She in a woman, therefore may be woo'd, she is a woman therefore may be won. Commercial Club 1 year: Winner of one medal in Typing: Bible Club 1 year. CRANFORD. RAYMOND Who comprehends his trust and to the same. Keeps faithful with a singleness of aim. CROSS. THOMAS A key that will unlock the fairest heart.'' Cheer Leader 1 year; Manager of Foot I vail Team I year: Manager of Athletic Ass'n Store I years; Athletic Association 4 yean; Glee Club yeans; Gn-Hi Players I yean: Classical Club i years: Lyric Club 2 years: High School Orchestra 2 years; High School Band 2 yean: High School Quartette 1 year: Secretary ami Treasurer of Classical Club I year; Commercial Club 1 year: Medal G Club I year: Sec. ft Trcas. of Hi-Y Club 1 year: Joke Editor of Crucible '28: Class Prophet 28: Hi-Y Club 3 yean: Cast of Birds Christmas Carol”; Cast of “Midsummer Night's Dream : Magnavux Reporter 1 year: Vice-President of Sophomore Class. CULVER. MILTON He wean the rose of youth upon him.” Athletic Association I years: Hi-Y Club 2 yean: Classical Club 2 yean: Crucible Staff ‘28: Magnavox Staff 28: Glee Club 1 year. DAVIS. DOROTHY “When you dance. 1 wish you were a wave on the mm, that you might ever do nothing but that. Glee Club I yearn: Treble Clef Club 3 years: Athletic Annotation 4 yearn; French Club 2 yearn: Sec. French Club 27: Ga-Hi Playem 3 yearn; Commercial Club 1 year: Magna vox Reporter: Prenidenl Dramatic Club ’24: President Freshmen Clans 24 : Battalion Sponsor R. O. T. C. ’24 : Sponsor G. H. S. Snead; Cheer leader 28; Mont Popular Girl '28: Crucible Staff 28. DAVIS. HARRY A merrier man. I have not spent an hour' talk withal. Glee Club 3 year ; G Club 2 yearn; Secretary G Club ‘27; Wittiest Roy '27; Man-nger Footl alI ’27; President of Freshman Clans; President of Sophomore Class: President of Junior Clans; Ga-Hi Player 4 years: President Ga-Hi Playem '28: Cant in Fatal Necklace : Vice-President Senior Clans; Athletic Association 4 years: Hl-Y Club 2 years: Magnavox Staff '27 ; Cast in Midsummer Night's Dream ; Cheer Leader 1 year: High School Band '27: Commercial Club 1 year. DUNN. JACK Oh. he sits high in all the people's hearts. President Student Body '27 : Business Manager of Crucible '27. 28 : Business Manager of Ga-Hi Player '27: Most Popular Boy '26. '27. 28: Magnavox Staff '27, '28: Scrub FoottMill 2 yearn: Ga-Hi Playem 4 years; Hi-Y Club 2 year : Commercial Club 1 year: Cast of “Charm School : Athletic Association 2 yearn: Best Fellow '28: Business Manager Magnavox '27. '28. FOSDICK. ELIZABETH As merry as the day i long. Ga-Hi Playem 4 years; Glee Club 1 year: Athletic Association I year: French Club 2 years: Magnavox Staff 1928: Bible Club 2 years: I-atin Club 2 year ; Audubon Club 1 year. FOWLER. GEORGE A studious and persevering man.' FOX. PEARCY The hand that made you fair, hath made you good.” Glee Club 2 A yearn; Classical Club 2% years: French Club 2 yearn: Athletic Association 2 yearn: Bible Club 1V£ years; Literary Reporter of Magnavox ’28. FRANKLIN. HOWARD Where duty call there may he lie foujtd.” GARRISON. HOWARD My heart in true an steel.” Athletic Association 3 year : Commercial Club 1 year: Varsity Football I year: C.” Club 1 year. GRIFFIN. NAOMI Is she not passinK fair? Commercial Club 1 year; Joke Kditor of Maicnavox 1 year; Athletic Association 2 years. GRIFFITH, HAZKI. A merry heart jroes all the day.” I-atin Club 2 years; French Club 2 years: Glee Club 2 years; Commercial Club • . year ‘27; Commercial Club Reporter 27; Athletic Association I year. HAGIN. KMZABKTH A mlchty spirit Alls that little frame.” Glee Club 2 years; Latin Club 1 years: Commercial Club 2 years: two Medals in Typhus; Maicnavox Staff: Audubon Club I year: Treasurer of Sophomore Class; Sponsor G. H. S.. A. H. S.: Associate Kditor of Crucible '28: Cor. See. of Students Council of Rcliiciou Kducatinn: Bible Club 1 year; Athletic Association 4 years. HARDIN. ARTHUR Ambition, yes I have it. Classical Club 2 years; French Club lUj years: Athletic Association 1 year; Ga-Ht Players 1 year; Bible Club 1% years. HKNDON. NELLE Her voice was ever soft. _ gentle and low. an excellent thing in woman.” Athletic Annotation 1 year: Audubon Club 1 year. HOl.DKIDGE. MII.DKKD ”We meet thee like a pleasant thought when nuch are wanted. dice Club •� yearn: Treble Clef 8 yearn: Commercial Club I year : Clans Poet '26 ; Honored Typilit 27: Medals for Typing; School Pianist. HOOD. ROBERT He wan a scholar, and a ripe good one.” Classical Club 81-.. yearn; Junior Stunt 27: Commercial Club 1 year: Bent Student ’28: Athletic Association I year: Honor Student 1H28. HUFF. W1LLINE Sir. an I have a noul. she’s an angel.” Commercial Club 2 yearn: Athletic Association 2 yearn: Medals for Expert Typing: Glee Club 1 year. IRVING. JOSEPH An all around good sport.” Glee Club 1 year: Basketball ’28. JACKSON. JOHN M. To be glad of life liecaunc it give you a chance to love and work and play.” Glee Club 1 yenr: Commercial Club 1 year. JACOBS. CATHERINE Her sunny locks hang on her temples like a golden fleece. Athletic As ocintion 3 years: Secretary of Freshman Class; Auduhon Club 1 year; Bible Club 2 years: Sponsoi G. H. S.-K. H. S. Game: Commercial Club I year. JKNKINS, NANNY A face with gladness overspread. Bible 1 year. JONES. R. K. Full many a lady have I eyed with beet regard. Athletic Association: Commercial Club 1 year: Banoball '27. JOINER. DUFKE A man among men. JOYNER. CHARLOTTE Youth is like a summer morn. Commercial Club 1 year: l-atin Club 2 year : French Club 2 year : Athletic Association S years: Dramatic Club 3 years: Sponsor G. H. S.-T. H. S. Game: Annual Staff 28: Bible Club 1 year. KERR. HUGH There was no music with him but the drum and fife.” Glee Club: Commercial Club: G. H. S. Band: G. H S. Orchestra. Page Forty-Three KERR. RUBY The roue look fair. HiMe Cluli 1 year: Commercial Club 2 yearn: Athletic Association 1 year. KROELINGER. CHARLES Day by day, in every way. men are Krowing I letter.” Kditor-in-Chief Magna vox 1928: Associate Editor Mngnavox” 1927: President Commercial Club 1928: Winner of two Typing Medal : Commercial Club 2 years: Athletic Club 4 years; Basketball 1928: Club Editor 1928 Crucible. LANDERS. MAE “None knew her but to love her. None named her but to praise her.” Commercial Club 2 years: Asst. Advertising Manager of Magna vox 2 years; Bible Club 1 year: Audubon Club 1 year: Athletic Association 1 year. LASSKTER. LOUISE Sweets to the sweet. Athletic Association I year. LEACH. EDITH Tis beauty truly blent whose red and white. Nature's own cunning hand laid on.” French Club 2 years : Marshal '27 : Athletic Association 2 years: Commercial Club 1 year. LISTER. MARGARET Thou hast the sweetest face I ever looked on.” Commercial Club 1 year; Students Council of Religious Education 1 year. LITTLE. FRANCES Of wondrous virtue. Classical Cluli 2 yean.. Gn-Ifi Players 1 year: Athletic Association 1 year; Cant of Bird Christmas Carol . LITTLEFIELD. KARL I am m constant a the Northern star.” Football 2 yearn: Alt. Capt. Football 27: Vice-President G Club 27: C Club 2 year : Athletic Association I yearn; Hi-Y Club a years: Commercial Club 2 year ; Stage-Man-airer 2 years. LONNERGAN, RAGAN Men of few word are the best men. Secretary Sophomore Clan 26: Bent Boy Student 27: President Senior Class '28: Edi-tor-in-Chief '28 Crucible: HI-Y Club 2 years: Classical Club 2 years; French Club � „• year: Athletic Association 2 yearn; Bible Club 1 year: Vice-President Student Government ’27. McClendon, brick Hence away. Itcgone. begone. corking care and melancholy. Athletic Association 25. 20. 27 . French Club 27. McDonald, homer He ever work and fight , and smiles, and win —through pluek. Football 2 years: Basketball 2 years; G Club - years; Hi-Y Club 2 year ; Athletic Association I years: Commercial Association: Best Boy Athlete 28. McENTIRE. MONROE Work is the key word to achievement.” Commercial Club 1 year: Athletic A oeia-tion I year. MURPHY. KDWARD Hr not afraid l � « ■ Ui-� « y. thouich oil the world be against him.” Athletic Association 1 years: Athletic Association Vice-President '28; Manager Athletic Store 3 years; (ia-Iii Players 3 years; Hi-Y Club 8 years: Vice-President Hi-Y Club '28: Audubon Club 1 year: Classical Club 2 years: Cast Bird’s Christmas Carol : Sec. Older Boys Conference : Bible Club 1 year: Cast of Life in Three Slices”: Static Manager 26: Commercial Club year: Scrub Football 2 years: Glee Club 1 year: Vice-President Classical Club '25. NICHOLS. MARY The kIuss of fashion.” Latin Club 2 years: French Club 2 years: Glee Club t years: Vice-President Junior Clanu: See. I-ntin Club: Dramatic Club 3 years; Athletic Association 3 years: Sponsor G. H. S.-T. H. S. Game: Annual StatT ’28: Commercial Club L. year: Bible Club year. NOBLE. SAMUEL A noble boy. Commercial Club 1 year: 1-ntin Club 1 year. NOBLE. WILLIAM Mingle a little folly with your wisdom: a little nonsense now and then i pleasant. Athletic Association 2 years: French Club ‘27 ; Junior Stunt ‘27 : Senior Stunt '28; Commercial Club '28. PASCHAL. SAHA Her grace, ah. who could paint it? She would fascinate a saint. I declare.” Dramatic Club i years : Athletic Association t years: Glee Club A years; Audubon Club 1 year: Commercial Club Lj year: Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team ’25: Cheer Loader '28. PATE. ON MON An able, strong, lalwrious man is he.” Varsity Football 2 years: G Club 2 years: Hi-Y Club 2 years: Commercial Club 1 year. PIKR, RItVIN Indifferent, to any the I !.' Commercial Club 2 yearn. PKRROTTO. MARION He town Koodfellowship and renpn friend ship. Football 8 yearn : Captain Football Team '27: Re-elected ’28: Hi-Y Club : yearn: “G Club 3 year ; President G Club 27: Athletic Association SVl year : Commercial Club 2 yearn: Glee Club 81 , yearn. PRIDGEN. RUBY ■'Tell me. where in fancy bred T Commercial Club 2 yearn; Glee Club 1 Vi yearn: Bible Club I year: Audubon Club I year; Athletic Association 1 year. RAPOPORT. LEAH She in younK. wine. fair. In these, to nature nhe‘n immediate heir. Dramatic Club Vi year: Commercial Club 1 year. Glee Club 8 years: Athletic Association 3V- yearn: Bible Club 1 year. ROBERTS. HARLEY “One who never turned his back but marched breast forward. Commercial Club 1 year; Dramatic Club 1 year. ROBERTS. JAMES Such stuff as dreams are made of.” Football 1 year: C Club 1 year: Athletic Association 1 year: Commercial Club 1 year: French Club 1 year: Bible Club 1 year. SEBOLT. ORA LEE Hn look lo arxue her replete with modesty. Commercial Club i year: Bible Club I year. SEWELL. MARfiARKT “Thy modesty i a candle to thy merit.” Ga-Hi Players 4 year : Athletic Association 2 year : Cla ical Club 3 year : French Club 2 years: Commercial Club 1 year; Bible Club 1 year: Trea� urer of Ga-Hi Players ’27. ‘28: Medal in Typing: Committee on Invitation . SIGRKST. KI.OISE All thing come to her who labors. Glee Club 3 year : Commercial Club 1 year : Bible Club 2 years: Treble Clef Club 2 years; Audubon Club 1 year. SIMPSON. CLYDE In framing an artist, art ha thu decreed, to make some great. but other to exceed. Asst. Art Editor Crucible 27 ; Art Editor Crucible ’28; Junior Class Artist 27: Commercial Club 1 year: Athletic Association 4 years: Audubon Club 1 year; Hi-Y Club 2 years; Reserve Football 1 year; Glee Club 1 year. SIMPSON. FRIEDA There’s a language in her cheek, her eye. her lipa. Glee Club 4 years: Athletic Association 2 years: Treasurer of Junior Class '27: Treasurer of Athletic Association ’28; Treasurer of French Club '27: French Club 2 year : Classical Club 2 years: Treble Clef Club 2 years: Vice-President of Students Council of Religious Education: Asst. Society Editor Magna-vox '28: Commercial Club 1 year. SIMPSON. PAUL His heart is as far from fraud as Heaven from earth.” Commercial Club 1 year: Bible Club 1 year. SMITH. MARTHA DELL “One of thr most charming thing in girlhood is serenity.” Commercial Club 1 year: Glee Club 1 year: Audubon Club 1 year; Classical Club 1 yean . SMITH. OLGA Demure and modest. Bible Club I year; Athletic Association 1 year. STALLINGS. ALLIK SUE Queen Rone of the rosebud garden of girls.” Vice-President Freshman Claaa: Glee Club yeara: Classical Club yearn; Caat of Belle of Barcelona : Treble Clef Club 3b, yeara: Btat looking Girl of High School ’26: Junior Beauty ’27: Cant of Midsummer Night' Dream : Associate Editor of '28 Crucible : French Club 2 yeara: Literary Reporter of Mugnavox ’28; Athletic Association 2 year . STOCKS. HELEN God bleas the good natured. for they ble� � everyone else.” French Club 2 yeara; Classical Club 2 years: Commercial Club 1 year: Secretary Senior Class: Manager Girls' Basketball: Treasurer Commercial Club: Athletic Association I year. STRIPLIN. MELVIN I am loved of all ladies. Hi-Y Club 3 years: Glee Club 4 years; Athletic Association 4 years: Ga-Hi Player 2 year : Commercial Club 2 year : Secretaray Hi-Y Club 28: Baseball '27: Classical Club 2 years: French Club 1 year: Bible Club 1 year. SUMMERLIN. CARL The eternal feminine doth draw u on. Ili-Y Club 1 years; Commercial Club 1 year; Dramatic Club 1 year; Athletic Association 4 year : Basketball 1 year: Audubon Club 2 years. TEAGUE. LEE I know the Kcntlemnn to In- of worth and worthy estimation. Athletic Association 1 year: I.atin Club I year : Bible Club 1 year. THOMPSON. J. C. A man’ a man for a’ that.” Glee Club 3 yearn: Commercial Club 2 yearn: two Expert Typist Medals. THOMPSON. JOE ”His body was lonjt and lank and lean.” Commercial Club 2 years: Secretary of Commercial Club 1 year: Athletic Association 1 year. THOMPSON. VELMA •'But friendship, not fame, was the conn-tetsiicn here. Commercial Club 1 year: Ga-Hi Players 1 year; Athletic Association 1 year; Bible Club 1 yen r. TIMMONS. GLADYS When hearts are true, few words will do.” French Club 2 years: Athletic Association 1 year : Sponsor G. H. S.-B. H. S. Game. TURNER. P. M. Be sure you are riitht. then stick to it.” G Club 1 year: Varsity Football 1 year. VAUGHN. OPAL ”ln ouch cheek appear a pretty dimple. Hil.I- Club « y«w: Commercial Club 1 year: Glee Club 2 years ; Typical Flapper -26. WARSHAM. HKR8TINE •The grass stoops not. she step on it so lightly. Commercial Club 1 year; Treasurer of Student's Council of Religious Education: Bible Club 1 year. WILLIAMS. MELON ‘•Helen. I love thee, by my life I do.” Classical Club 2 years: French Club 2 years: Glee Club 2 years; Treble Clef Club 2 years; Vice-Pres. Bible Club; Athletic Association I year. WOOTKN. LUCII.F. “Silence is the perfect herald of joy.” Glee Club $• . years: Treble Clef Club 2 years : Commercial Club 1 year; Audubon Club •i year. WRIGHT. ROBERTA In the twinkling of an eye.” Glee Club 3 years; Treble Clef Club 3 years ; Commercial Club 2 years: Latin Club 2 years; Athletic Association 2 years: Audubon Club 1 year. Senior Class Officers Ragan Lonnergan ... President Harry Davis ................... Vice-President HELEN Stocks Secretary Florine Boen Treasun r James Allen Historian Thomas Cross ........................... Prophet Mildred Holdridge ................. Poet Senior Honor Students James Allen Robert Hood Sadie Burke Senior History 70UR years have passed since that beautiful September morning hen we entered these halls of fame which we now call our Alma Mater. We were greeted with a glowing smile and a glad welcome by those who were here to receive us, mould us and make us. At our first organized meeting we chose Harry Davis to guide our destinies through the year, which he did with a marked degree of success. This first year united our class with a kindred spirit, so that we might travel onward toward the ultimate goal, attaining the confidence of each other as time ripened. Vacation came and passed and the day dawned for us to return to school, not as Freshmen but on the second step of advancement. Our work this year became more impressive, for as the rate of advancement increased, a more serious attitude was manifested. We were now able to get a keener insight into the future. Besides progress in our studies the class attained prominence in athletics, oratory and dramatics. In the field of oratory. Mae Landers and Frances Little tied for second place in “Every Child An Equal Chance”. In the constitutional contest first place was won by Florine Boen and second place by June Bates. In the field of dramatics our class won the prize for the best stunt of any class in the annual “Stunt Night”. Then vacation came, but the memory of the two years lingered with us. We returned to school as Juniors to begin the other half of the serious work undertaken. The strong ties of friendship strengthened. Florine Boen again achieved distinction by winning the Law Observance Contest and also the Montevallo contest. At the end of this year, the custom of departing from each other without a celebration was broken by the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. We are now crossing the bridge into the field of experience. Now as we go out of these glory-enshrined halls we can turn a retrospective eye on the four years past and hope the future will be as pleasant, as happy and as inspiring. We depart from each other, but may the bonds and ties of everlasting friendship never break. James Allen. Historian. Page Fifty-Four Senior Prophecy C FTER spending twenty years in Africa, hunting for the “missing link”, and trying to find out if Darwin was right, I put my foot on the soil of Greater Gadsden once again and start on a business jaunt over the wonderful city of “Loud Talking Ladies” and “Wide-awake Business Men”. As I drive slowly down Broad street and see the huge skyscrapers I can hardly believe it really is Gadsden. While passing the Gadsden Buick Company I asked if Mr. Culver is still manager and owner. “Mr. Culver is manager and owner,” someone replies, “but this Mr. Culver is Milton Culver of the Senior Class of 1928.” But I must journey onward down the street and as I pass the post-office, I remember I must drop a letter in the box, so while I do I take a peep through the window and see the postoffice clerks: Monroe McEntire. Lee Tague, Raymond Cranford, Joseph Irving, and Joe Thompson, busily engaged in separating the mail. I walk down the hall and ask a gentleman if the postmaster, Mr. Thomas Stephens, is in. He replies that Mr. William Noble is postmaster now. This is quite a surprise to me, but nevertheless it’s so. I continue my journey down the street and among the signs I see “Ragan Lonnergan—Dealer in Well Built Furniture”. Oh! yes, Ragan succeeded his father in the furniture business which used to be known as Lonnergan Furniture Co. Another sign: “Marion Perrotto —The Tailor”. So another boy succeeded his father. My eye is suddenly drawn across the street to such signs as Dupre Joiner Co.—Cleaners and Dyers”, “Chas. Kroelinger—Manager of Violet Studio”—the guy who succeeded his father. Then “William and James Allen—Criminal and Divorce Lawyers”; so that’s what these boys are doing and they also have a good janitor who is none other than “Goat” Allen, their dear little brother. I walk farther up the street until I reach the Hippodrome of Gadsden and ask to speak to Mr. Lee Castleberry, but the young lady explains that Molecule Jack Dunn is successor to Mr. Castleberry, with Mr. Bill Caddell as his stage manager and also electrician. While talking to Dunn he tells me that he has engaged a company from Broadway with the personnel as follows: Chorus girls—Cathryne Jacobs, Sybil Stott, Leah Rappoport, Elsie Bagley, Pearcy Fox, Dorothy Davis, and Allie Sue Stallings, with Pat Murphy as leading man, who is said to be John Barrymore’s equal. Mr. Dunn also states that Mr. Clyde Simpson has become his advertising artist. While I continue my ride up the street I ask if Stringer Bros.’ plant is still across the river and someone replies that it is, but not under the same management as used to be, because Hugh Box is the new Superintendent, with Brice McClendon, Arthur Hardin, George Fowler, Howard Franklin, Howard Garrison and R. E. Jones as his assistant managers and foremen. He has also for his stenographers: Elizabeth Hagin, Mildred Holdridge, Nelle Hendon. Elizabeth Fosdick, and Mary Edith Burns. Signs are still numerous on Rroad street, and the names are very familiar, such as: “Robert Hood—Mules for Sale, successor to R. L. Hood”; “Hugh Kerr—Best Store for Men and Boys”; Mr. Kerr succeeds Ike Saks in the clothing business it seems. Then there are more signs yet. One looks pleasing to the eye since it says: “Charles F. Christopher—Architect and Contractor”. Another boy who stepped into his father’s shoes. The Little Dutch Tea Room also has a new manager, none other than Edith Leach with Neita Breeden, Dora Adams, Louise Lasseter, Opal Vaughan. Sara Paschal, and Gladys Timmons as her maids. It seems remarkable that so many of the members of the class of ’28 have located in Gadsden, but why not, since it always has been a wonderful place of inspiring opportunities. Another sign comes into view while I still ride down Broad street, and it is this: “Homer McDonald—The People’s Store—successor to Frank Duncan.” This store looks very up-to-date. I enter the place to find as clerks old schoolmates such as: Martha Dell Smith, Ora Lee Sebolt, Margaret Sewell, Eloise Sigrest, Olga Smith. These young ladies are working very industrially, as they did in the schoolroom, selling goods by the yard. While on the other side of the store in the Readv-to-Wear there happens to be: Roberta Wright, Lucile Wooten, Helen Williams, Herstine Worsham, Velma Thompson, and Frieda Simpson, acting as models and wearing the latest styles from Paris. But still I can’t stay here all day looking at the beautiful models, so up the street I start and another sign appears bearing the following: Carl Summerlin—Guarantee Shoe Store—successor to I. Rutenberg.” Then another: “Vance Shoe Co.—managers, Onmon Pate, and Ervin Pike”. They have as their clerks: Joe Thompson. J. C. Thompson. Paul Simpson, and Ruby Pridgen. The next store happens to be a cozy little one-story building, nestled in flowers of various colors and odors and is under the management of Miss Helen Stocks and Miss Mary Nichols, young ladies, succeeding Misses Ita and Ethel Stocks in the florist business. I always did love flowers, but I cannot tarry any longer among the flowers. My next stop happens to be on the corner, which is the lovely Vance Drug Co., but is now under the management of Melvin Striplin. who is head soda-jerker, while his table- Pagr Fifty-Six hops are Harry Davis and Harley Roberts, with James Roberts as his pharmacist. I ask a young boy who is loafing on the corner, if the Sauquoit Spinning Mill is still in operation, and he says, “Certainly with Earl Littlefield as superintendent. Francos Little his stenographer, and the following young ladies as spinners: Margaret Lister, Mae Landers, Ruby Kerr, Charlotte Joyner. Willine Huff, Hazel Griffith, Naomi Griffin, Jimmie Lois Crain, Kate Cooper, and Mildred Clowdus. This seems fine that Nick could become a superintendent of such a fine plant, doesn’t it? I ask this same loafer who is superintendent of the Gulf States Steel Co., and he explains that it is Mr. Samuel Noble with John M. Jackson as his assistant, P. M. Turner his head electrician, and P. J. Griffin his head chemist, Miss Martha Ashley his stenographer, and June Bates, her assistant. While I’m standing on this renowned corner my chauffeur arrives to take me to the Printup Hotel for the night, so I bid Broad street and all my schoolmates good day. But upon entering the hotel, I spy the Beauty Parlor which is being run by Miss Evelyn Brothers with Florine Boen, Sadie Burke as assistants. So it looks as though Gadsden is overrun with her own children carrying on business in her midst. 1 am reminded of our class motto: We came to learn, we go to serve” I soon go to my room, and in doing so I wish my old schoolmates a pleasant “Good Night”. Page Fifty-Seven Senior Class Poem 1928 (Suggested by Joaquin Miller’s “Columbus'') OR four years we’ve struggled together; The fight that was ours is won, Though the battles were great and often And the clouds would hide the sun, We fought on and on and on. We’re discharged only to step aside And join something new, A greater task in a broader world; And though it’s hard to do, We’ll fight on and on and on. Now we must part, class of ’28. Rut with memories to linger near. Of close friendships and classmates And teachers—all are dear— To fight on and on and on. Let’s give three cheers to parents at home Who helped build our aircastles on land, Who strove as we strove. Who helped us to stand. And fight on and on and on. Farewell to classmates, instructors, all— “Good luck” is my wish to you, May success crown each worthwhile task, And this through life be our motto true: “I’ll fight on and on and on.” Mildred Holdridge. ’28. Sixth Semester Archer, James Downs, Ketmit Ferguson, Maurice Henson, Howard Hill, J. T. Samuel Moore Williams, Newt George Breeden President Lola Ralls Vice-President Bryant, Albert Christopher, Ruby Claire Davies, Dorthy Fosdick, Roberta Fullington, Francis Garett, Ruth Morris, Adaleen McDaniel, Pauline McDowell, Gartrell Ross, Bessie Mae Shannon, Jane Steel, Francis Stott, Sybil Alford, Charles Arnold, James Barksdale, Elton Bass, John Buse Breeden, George Christopher, Grigsby Cross, Randall Edwards, Ernest Ellis, Bill Griffin, Cecil GuHedge, Woodrow Hill, Clyde Hollingsworth, Ed. Kirby, John Kirby, J. I). Moon, Hudson Noble, Richard Phillips, J. Ross Rogers, John Sewell, Winston Sitz, Win ford Smith, Seldon Stringer, Chester Tabor, David Whorton, Preston Wilson, Billy Worley, Joe Will Alford, Mildred Burke, Lucille Byrd. Clarice Childress, Emily Cordell, Rena Craig, Louise Daniel, Biddy Faucett, Elizabeth Fifth Semester Forman, Louise Garland, Harriet Garrison, Gladys Garrison, Willie Fern Gramling, Maurine Grigsby, Isabell High, Josephine Hipp, Lon a Jennings, Boyce Kilgorfe, Elizabeth Lawrence, Mary Russell Lister, Lorraine McElwee, Katherine McDowell, Gartrelle Macon, Louise Marker. Chas. Ruth Mayne, Dorothy Mitchell, Elizabeth Parson, Edith Pope, Helen Pridgen, Emma Sue Proctor. Alice Railey Teresa Ralls, Lola Sanders. Louise Scarborough, Norma Smith, Sara Springfield, Vera Stott, Sybil Taylor, Merle Thompson, Alta Mae Waits, Dorothy Walker, Adelle Well, Irene Wilbanks. Margaret Billy Wilson Secretary Joe Will Worley Treasurer Junior Stunt Night Was a Great Success. Glee Club Won First Place, Freshman Class Second, and Senior Class Third “Stunt Night Gadsden High School Tuesday, March 6, 1928 Music by High School Orchestra Stunt No. 1—“Elite Beauty Parlor” Faculty Joseph Stamm and Ralph Haas Stunt No. 2—“Fun With the Funnies” Freshman Class Mr. Donehoo Stunt No. 3—“Vinegar's Vaudeville Agency” Senior Class Miss Nunnally Stunt No. 4—“Gadsden High Baby Show” Sophomore Class Glee Club Stunt No. 5—“Goats for Women” Junior Class Miss Mary Christopher Stunt No. G—“Excerpts from Song and Dance Land” Glee Club Music by High School Band Decision of Judges Junior Class History S I SIT in my easy chair before a roaring fire, I think of the past three years, JI that we. the Seniors of '29, have spent in dear ole’ Gadsden High. C A We came from Bisque September 7, 1925, “green” but eager to learn. Grigsby Christopher was chosen to lead us through our rat year. It was at the first pep meeting that we learned the spirit of G. II. S. Then came the three months of vacation. We put our books aside and forgot our studies, but September ’26 found us again at our dear Alma Mater, this time as very proud and dignified Sophomores, determined to give the Freshmen the same reception” which had been accorded us. Pauline Leath was our leader through our Sophomore year. She was a good one and we were sorry when she left us at the end of the term. Now our interest turns to our Junior year. We arc back again with George II reed-en as our president. This is the year when we begin to do big things, such as Stunt N’ite and Junior-Senior banquet. We realize that we are about to begin the last lap of the race. Next year those who persist will reach the goal. We have made our mistakes and we regret them. We have won our honors and are grateful. So in the future, in the larger race of life, let us remember and not bring shame but distinction upon the class of ’29 and the school we love. —Marc.akbt Wilbanks, Clan Historian “To the Seniors O YOU the Seniors, we the Juniors, Bid a sad Farewell, If only these school walls could talk— I wonder what they'd tell? Would they tell of football games And glories which we won, Or would it be of times laid out”. When we had so much fun? Would it be of studying hard, And of the A’s we made, Or would it be of Conduct, And the Z’s with which wo paid? But no matter Seniors what they say. We Juniors love you true. And it is with tears in our eyes. We bid you fond adieu. Page Sixty-Three Irene Weii., Class Poet. Junior Features ClDAVE you ever wondered just who X day in tomorrow’s hall of fame? accurate list: will succeed the celebrities of to-Here, if you are interested, is the Gene Tunnev James Johnson Chas. Lindbergh Grigsby Christopher Clara Bow Martha Richards Ronald Coleman John Rogers Prince of Wales Bernard Jacobs Gilda Grey. Josephine Elliott Gertrude Ederle Jean McCalley Will Rogers Winston Sewell Bobby Jones Frank Sitz Chief Justice Taft Thomas Edison John Kirby Tom Thumb Chester Stringer Johnny Mack Brown “Wu” Wilson Babe Ruth James Archer Ruth Elder Rebecca McClesky Irvin S. Cobb Joe Will Worley Rube Goldberg Hudson Moon Billie Dove Lola Ralls Greta Garbo Jane Shannon President Coolidge George Breeden Junior Honors Juniors who made their letters: Football Harry “Unk” Archer, Billy “Wu” Wilson, Charles Breeden, Bill “Bull” Ellis. Jimmie McCartney, Clifford “Tip” Lowe, J. L. Marona. Basketball (Boys) Arnold “Cotton” Matthews. Basketball (Girls) Vera Springfield, Martha Burns, Mildred Alford, Lucile Burke. Oratorical Contest Joe Will Worley. Fourth Semester Bass, Annie Sue Breeden, Edna Burger, Verna Carter, Ethel Elliott. Josephine Fatherloss, Mary Joe Gilliland, Josephine Jones, Mary Lee, Lillie Moss, Margaret McCallie, Jean McGinnis, Gladvs McGuire, Maidie Williams, Lillian Austin, Walter Lee Battles, Preston Breeden. Charles Butler. Marion Jere Jones President Thomas Stocks Vice-President Dowling, Thomas Harmon, Ralph Harmon, Raymond Jacobs, Bernard Johnson, C. C. Johnson, James Lee, Orian Lowe, Clifford MatthcwR, Arnold McCartney, James McCallie, John Ruins, Hobdy Ralls, Howard Roberson, J. I). Sitz, Frank Stamn, Joseph Stephens, Jack Tinsley, Robert Thorton. Donald Watford, Cecil V Third Semester Armstrong, Allenc Ahearn, Agnes Hates, Annie Sue Bilbro, Kathryn Bowers. Miriam Brannon, Hazel Brown, Mary Burnett, Mildred Carter, Vera Cooper, Jean Cox, Elsie Darby, Blanche Faraboe, Jet tie Merle Garrett, Verna Gewalt, Imogene Griffith, Mary Emma Handley, Edna Mary Hayden, Helen Howell, Jewel Hyche, Belle James, Ruth Lovvorn, Rozolle Matthews, Ruby McGuire, Marie McDaniel, Inez McDaniel, Mary McNair, Inez Morgan,, Zclla Newsome, Margaret Nichols, Katherine Owen, Eloise O’Malley, Grace Pace. Juanita Parr. Margrette Pritchett, Orlean Putman, Mable Shaddix, Sue Frances Slay, Inez Swafford, Erin Thompson, Beatrice Thornton, Lurene Thornton, Mary Sue Turner, Grace Nell Virgone. Marie Wells, Ruth Whorton, Mary Williams, Ruby Bishop, Stone Bryant, Arnett Cantrell, Thomas Clemens. Scott Dean. Lester Fergerson, Roy Gartman, Virgle Henson, Victor Hoffman, J. L. Johnson, Millard Jones, Jere Kirby, Haynes Kroelinger, William Lambert, Leroy Langdale, Julius Lankford, Ward Line, Ward McCall, Wyman McCartney, Thomas McNair, Orris Newberry, J. B. Pritchett, Lamar Robertson, Dewitt Robertscn, Winn Mary Nichols Secretary J. B. Duke Treasurer Stiles, Wilford Stringer, Brannon Taylor, Lin wood Whittle, Robert Witten, Clifford Wimpee, Gregory Sophomores HERE’S a school in Alabama And we call her Gadsden High, “There’s a school of worth and honor. We can hear the masses cry. 9P When she held her hand out toward us As we entered freshman year, Songs of pride were bursting from us, Not untouched by awe and fear. For the road that lay before us Seemed but mystery to us; And we knew not how to travel And not where to put our trust. But we soon had found our places And we had no room for fears; For the work that lay before us Must not cease through many years. We’re the class of nineteen-thirty And we all wont climb to fame, But we can uphold her standard And not dishonor her fair name. She’s our dear old Alma Mater; May she stand up right in form As a mighty oak, unshaken Through the wintry blast and storm. Erna Ruth Boen. The Sophomore Hall of Fame Sophomore Class feels that the Annual Staff might neglect en- rolling their famous members in the Hall of Fame. They wish to remind the reading public that their class has many notable members. Among them are: Glenn Davis McCaghren, inventor and scientist. “Son Stocks”, great full-back for the football team. Charles Dubose, a good imitation for the center of the same team. Vera Garrett, star basketball guard. Brannon Stringer and Sue Francis Shaddix, leaders in oratory. Marguerite Haddock, a contortionist, is famous because of her ability to make different shapes of her body. Sue Adkins is a very skillful dancer and will excel Pavlowa. Jere Jones, President of this famous class, is manager of the basketball team and classed with Winslett of the Crimson Tide. Irving Levi, with his sex appeal, goes down as an authority on the subject. Thomas Cantrell is noted as a good student and possesses great ability on the subject. Claude Cooke is the most valuable dog trainer in the city and famous for his regular tardy pranks. Hugh Patterson has the greatest ability of any man in the state to run away the oftenest, and comes back the quickest. “Roll ’Em Bones” Griffith has become famous after gaining all the money Buttercup Bishop and Hugh had won from the crap-shooting Juniors. Pane Sixty-Nine Members of the Sophomore Orchestra Irving Levi Dr ms Thomas Heaton Cornet Hugh Kerr Comet Ralph Haas Saxophone Joseph Stamm Saxophone Merle Taylor First Violin Cynthia Penn Second Violin Madie McGuire Pianist Second Semester George Murphy President Mary May Vice-President Adkins, Sue Allen, Imogene Anderson, I sol Joe Barnard, Della Black, Annie Mae Burnham, Kathryn Butler, Margaret Downs, Lorenc Foreman, Helen Foreman, Irene Gallagher, Elizabeth Hall, Rebecca Hallmark,, Irene Head, Pauline Hold ridge, Geneva Holloway. Elizabeth Madrie, Louise Miller, Aline Mitchell, Louise Morris, Mildred Myrick, Nannie Plank, Marjorie Pope, Bessie Reeves, Frances Reeves, Vera Joe Scruggs, Earline Smith, Janie Kate Smith. Louise Thompson, Kathryn Thompson, Lucille Waits, Lois Whitt, Pansy Williams, Margarette Wiggins, Ermine Archer, Derwood Camp, Gene Carlin, Joe Cathey, John ('ole, Wimp ford Cook, Claude Ford, Newton Foraman, William Frix, Guy Gramling, Denman Haralson, John B. Harkins, Fred Holcombe, Fletcher Hays, Hyatt Miller. Curtis Mitchell, Doyce McCaghren, Glenn McClain, John L. McDaniel. Bryon McKinnon, Bowman Neff. George Newberry. J. B. Rhodes, Ellis Rhodes, Forney Robertson, DeWitt Smith, J. M. Smith. Perry Talley, Howell Thompson, Linton Williams, Wendell Wafford, Franklin Yeats. Frederick Pag3 Seventy-Two K Semester I A Adams. Mildred Allsup. Virginia Anchor . Doliliif Armstrong, Helen llnrlow. Mary Eleanor Heard, Io nise Bowman. Bertha Beach. Ethel Brooks. JCasio Brown, Evelyn Butler, Florlne Cox. Mildred Cross, Ruth Early. Dorris Erwin. Lillian Fair. Liliaree Fergerson. Klbie Fields. Martha Ann Green. Lucille Goodwin. Jane Haddock. Marguerite Hall. Ruby Hanson Rosamond Harbin. Ellen Hawkins. Mildred Hogue. Frances Horon. Virginia Jester. Si Ivey Jenkins. Mildred Johnston. Gladys Lane. Mable Evelyn Laaseter, Doris Lovvorn. Ora Mae Manning. Arvella May. Mary Mathews. Bessie Mathews. Nellie May ben. Jewell Miller. Helen Morgan, Morgasic Morgan. Ruby Mynatt. Emma Kate McCaffrey. Billy McC leaky. Rebecca Rut McDowell. Eunice McNair, Francis Mae Nehel. Margaret Nelson. Annie Mae Nichols, Eugenia Nicholson. Gertrude Patterson. Josephine Pearson, Mildred Penn. Cynthia Prater. Virginia Prince. Lucile Radford, Eunice Rooks, Hazel Sanson. Kathryn Sigrest. Kathryn Sikes. Martha Sizemore. Robbie Smith. Elizabeth Smith. Zella Mae Stallings. Dorothy Stovall. Arizona Sutton. Elvira Swift. Patsy Thompson. Ixmise Tillison. Delilah Vinson. Corinne Wadsworth. Mary S. Whitten. Crystal Wood. Seattle Wright. Helen Ashley. Sanford Barnard. Cecil Bowers. Charles Bonnuera. Nona Bridges. T. J. Butler. Arthur Burke. R. B. Burrell. Roscoe Cassidy, Emmett Cathey. Charles T. Cole. Wlmpford Cowan. Robert Cox. Sydney Dawson. Edward Day. Harold Dunn. Charles Dye. Melvin Ellis. Wiley Kp� y. Ulmond Fish. George Ford. Harold Frist. Harold Fuller. T. W. Garrett. John Gann. J. B. Gilbert. J. T. Ginshurg. Harry Gulledgc. Howard Gunnels. Virgil Hans. Ralph Haines. Raymond Hale. Hugh Harris. Billie Hays. Charles Hamilton. Hoyt Hamilton. L. E. Hendon. Franklin Horsley, Edgar Hood. Melton Jones. Charnel Killian. Joe Halley Lawrence, Robert Lee. Emerson • Livengood. Willis lx.key. V. C. Lusk. Charles Marlowe. Marvin Mintx. Grady Mitchell, Ixunaid Murphy. George MeGlathery. Richard Norris. Lamar Page. Eugene Peterson. Jack Robertson. Eugene Rogers. Joe Rushing. Ernest Simpson. Ralph Smith. Glenn Smith. George Allen Thornton. I,. H. Towers. Byron Vinson, Ixtwreiice Westcott. Daniel JOE ROGERS Secretary SUE ADKINS Treasurer Page Seventy-Three mam Armstrong, Gladys Burgett, Lora Butler, Kate Clowdus, I ovina Cooper, Marie Cox. Bernice Culberson, Margaret Sil vey Crain, Jessie Ruth Dew, Nelle Dooly, Alta Leo Duke. Dorothy Duncan. Frances Duran. Willie Mae Fatherloss, Jean Flether, Ruby Lee Gilbert, Rove Goodson, Lucy Hale. Virginia Jennings, Sybil Jones, Louise Knell. Ruby Laney Kubv Frank Lankford. Evelyn Manning. Jewel McCall, Juliet Semester 1 5 Nicholson, Thelma Parsons, Lucile Pruitt Rene Putman, Jimmie Ruth Roberts, Ermine Rucker. Imogene Scruggs, Audry Smith. Marjorie Stovall, Olean Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Margaret Williams. Lois Wood, Katherine York. Sara Ashley. John Bachus, Ralph Brewer Malcolm Brown. J. D. Capps. Sam Cooper, Leo Crain, Fred Darloy, Harry Dooley, J. W. Forsman, Adolph Gladden, Curtis Glenn, Lanice Handy, Richard Johnson, William King, W. P Ixiwery, Arthur Martin, Everett McCaghren, John Henry McGee, Fred Morgan Earl Owens, John Owen, Ivce Ralls, Bill Reed, Clayton Scarbrough, Rayford Shanks. Talmadge Sligh, Woodrow Smith. Warren Stott. M. N. Stanfield, Eual Swafford, Cullen Swindill, Gerald Turner, Stiles Wajrnon. Joe Walker, John Freshman History HE shortest distance between two points is a straight line”—That's Euclid; also the safest way home from your first day at High School is through a maze of unknown alleys and paths. That’s Ratology.” The Babes in the Woods” had nothing on the Freshman Class of ‘28. Many were the frantic Freshman who vainly sought Room 212? at tin kind advice of some upjwr classman, but after a week or so decided it was a pretty good life after all. After a few football games we got the spirit of the school. Following the election of officers everything rocket! along rather smoothly until the middle of the term was reached, then—the dreaded word was passed along that “exams” start in two weeks! This was a new experience in our young lives. Every one was trying to crowd a semester’s studying into two weeks. Most of us weathered the storm all right butt a few were drowned in the deluge of exams. Then came the crowning glory—raw recruits from Disque. We. with our vastly superior knowledge, had left the rookie stage. Oh! what fun it was to see them trying to reach a certain room before the deadly buzzer caught them in the hall. Our class is quite proud of winning second place among all the stunts presented at the annual Stunt Night. We may be the babies of High School in age, but we certainly excelled the other classman on Stunt Night. Miss Clay, our faculty adviser, wrote and directed our stunt, called Fun with the Funnies. The first act showed the home life of Barney Google. The main characters were: Barney (J«K gle, played by I.. H. Thornton; Mrs. Cloogle by V. C. Ix okey; Sunshine by Billy Harris; Prof. Gable by George Murphy; Puzzums by Ralph Haas; Mr. Short Fellow by J. W. Dooley; his (laughter by Margaret Silvey Culberson; Spark Plug by Harold Day and Leonard Mitchell. The second act was a meeting of the Royal Order of Billy Goats and Nanny Goats. This chapter had the honor of being the first one formed in Alabama. All the members were attired in the robes and hoods of the Royal Order. The Exalted Angora. Barney Google was I.. H. Thornton; the Exalted Scribe was Joe Rogers. Charles Cathey, Warren Smith, Gerald Swindell and Josephine Patterson were initiated into the mysteries of this order amid yells of OKMNX and horse feathers and the official songs of the order. The Billy Goats present included Melton Hood, Buster Jones, Charles Hayes, Cullen Swafford, Rill Ralls. Warren Smith. Rayford Scarbrough. J. W. Dooley. Harold Frisk, George Allen Smith. Ernest Charles Rushing. The Nanny Goats present were: Imogene Rucker, Lois Williams, Catherine Wood. Rebecca Ruth McClcsky. Jane Goodwin, Rosamond Hanson, Cynthia Penn. Gladys Johnson, Rene Pruit, Mildred Cox and Martha Ann Fields. Joe Rodgers, Secretory. Page Scveoty-Fit'c Recipe for the Ideal Freshman Boy (Submitted by Popular Vole of Claes) C 0 THE intellect of Rayford Scarbrough add the athletic ability of Arthur Lowery. To this mixture pour slowly the leadership of George Murphy and then beat well. Add alternately generous quantities of the cheerful disposition of Joe Rogers and the speaking talent of Ralph Radius. Spice with the wit of L. H. Thornton. Pour into moulds that have the good looks of Bill Cooper Ralls and Ralph Haas. Before serving garnish with the politeness of Harold Day and the neatness of Marion McDonald. The cook believes that this recipe for the Ideal Freshman will result in a delicious product that the other classes will have difficulty in measuring up to—our high standard. A Dream f VACH was very tired from playing basketball with the Freshman team. He yawned and tried to finish his essay on “Law Enforce-ment”. After a few minutes of work, he leaned back in his soft cushioned chair to rest awhile. Soon he was in dreamland. “Who is that adorable girl coming toward me?” Zach asked of no one in particular. He received no answer, but continued to talk to his imaginary audience. saying: “She has the beautiful eyes of Doris Lasseter. Don’t you think her pretty curly hair is like that of Zelma Smith ? Only Annie Mae Black has such style, but the pep is that of Juliette McCall. How dainty she is! It must be Sue Adkins. Now she is playing with a basketball. Do you suppose it could be either Pauline Head or Nellie Mathews? You know they are both gifted with athletic ability. Please be quiet; she is talking now. Some one told me that Jane Goodwin is one of the smartest girls in the Freshman class. This girl must be Jane, she seems to have so much intellect. No, I am mistaken for her happy disposition surely belongs to Mary May. I believe I’ll ask her name. Zach walked closer to her and inquired, “Adorable girl, who are you?” She replied, “Why, you foolish boy, of course I’m the Ideal Freshman Girl”. Zach put out his hand to touch this wonderful creature. Just as he did so, she moved away, for like all ideals she could not be reached easily, if at all. •� 0 Pa ye Seventy-Sir Sauquoit Mills Athletics Football 1927 GADSDEN 12; DEAF MUTES 0 Gadsden High in this opening game against the Talladega Mutes found a stubborn opponent, one that yielded to defeat only after a hard light by the Tigers. The teams were about evenly matched during the first quarter with the Tigers having the edge in ground gaining. Touchdowns were made by Stocks and Forman, and Duffy also starred. GADSDEN 0; ETOWAH 13. The Tigers were doped to win by a comfortable margin, but it was iust another one of those games when one team was not mentally right. The Tigers made one or two brilliant attacks, but a costly fumble in the middle of the second half made it a 13 to 0 score. Green and Christopher were the outstanding stars for Gadsden. GADSDEN 7; TALLADEGA HIGH 12 In a drizzling rain, Gadsden went down to their second defeat at the hands of Talladega High. During the last quarter Gadsden showed several beautiful drives, but these proved futile, and the game ended with battling hard in field, ankle deep in mud. Duffy, Allen and Perrotto stood out for the Tigers. GADSDEN 0; ALBERTVILLE 20 The Tiger spirit of fight was never more in evidence than on this day in Gadsden, when the Tigers were defeated to the tune of 20 to 0. Outplayed but never outfought, the Tigers would not bcw to the superiority of the Albertville Aggies, until the final whistle announced the close of the game. Jones and Turner were noted for fierce tackling in this game. GADSDEN 0; PHILLIPS 58. A much battered, bruised and disheartened team was sent back to Gadsden by the Phillips Crimson by the short end of a 58 to 0 score. Near the end of the fourth quarter, the Timers started their one march of the game, but were halted by the final whistle on the Crimson’s twenty-yard line. In this frame, Littlefield. McDonald and Pate opened up beautiful holes in the line. GADSDEN 7; OXFORD 6 A rejuvenated Tiger team met Oxford High on the G. II. S. campus and handed them a 7 to 6 defeat. The Tigers received the opening kickoff, and Littlefield made a beautiful return run to about midfield. From midfield the Tigers went ever for their fi.-st and only touchdown without losing the ball. Roberts, Robertson, McCartney and Marona starred. Page Eighty GADSDEN 0; FORT PAYNE 0 The orange clad Tiger came up from his lair to do battle with Fort Payne mountaineers. Wilson the flashy Tigeis’ quarter hack saved the game by a timely tackle near the end of the third quarter. Near the end of the first half Captain Perrotto carried the ball over from the twelve yard line for the only score of the game. Breeden, Garrison and Caddell charged through the opponents line at will. GADSDEN 0; BLOUNTSVILLK 26 The corn huskers from Blountsville journeyed to Gadsden, bringing such stars as Brent. The Tigers’ main threat came near the end of the first quarter, when Griffith caught a pass and carried it to the ten-yard line. Lowe and Harry Archer starred for the Tigers. JOE MARKET, Coach Coach Joe Market can’t be fairly judged by the showing of his team this year. Many of his dependable men were knocked out by injuries and scholastic troubles. Although his boys lost more games than they won, he always knew that they were fighting hard for him and fcr his school. Coach is a firm believer in clean, hard football. Coach hails from LaGrange, Georgia. After completing his education at Auburn, he came to Gadsden High, bringing with him a bountiful helping of that old Auburn Tiger spirit. Coach has high ideals for his team next year. Eat ’em up, Tigers! GADSDEN 7; SNEAD f At the close of the first half the score was Gadsden 0, Snead 6. During the halves Coach Joe Market gave the boys a heart to heart talk. This led to the starring of the whole line. Such men as Jones. Turner, Pate, McDonald, Garrison, Littlefield, Christopher, Ellis, Cadell and Dubose, many of whom were playing their last game for the Tigers, held Snead for no gain time after time. Qirls’ Basketball Team HE Girls’ Basketball Team came through the season with 4 victo- { ries and 12 defeats. The fact that the team was under weight and changed coaches in mid-season must be considered. Mr. Bowers coached the team the last half of the season and marked improvement was shown under his direction. These girls are to be complimented for their fighting spirit and good sportsmanship. Vera Springfield R. Center, Captain Verna Garret CetUi r Lucile Burke Forward Martha Ashley Forward Mildred Alford Guard Martha Burns Guard Pauline Head Forward Hazel Griffith Guard Helen Stocks Center. Mana i r Bogs’ Basketball Team A T THE end of the season the following were on the squad: ( y Thomas Stocks, Doyce Mitchell, Raymond Brugge, Homer Mac- A Donald, Arnold Matthews, “Red” Green, Joseph Irving, Arthur Lowrey, Charles Kroelinger, Clifford Lowe, J. B. Duke, J. T. Phillips, James Archer and Robert Rogers. There were seven of the squad to receive the coveted “G”. These were: Thomas Stocks, Doyce Mitchell and Joseph Irving, forwards; Raymond Brugge and Charles Kroelinger, centers; Homer MacDonald and Arnold Matthews, guards. Of these only MacDonald, Irving and Kroelinger will fail to return next year. With four of the letter men back next year and about eight of the subs, Gadsden is sure to have a championship team 1928-29. 1928 Basketball Record C. H. S., 37; Oxford, 21. G. H. S.. 27; Alexandria. 1 � . G. H. S., 31; Alexandria. 23. G. H. S.. 26; Oxford, 20. G. H. S.. 21; Phillips, 28. G. H. S.. 26: Glencoe, 15. G. H. S., 5; Anniston. 31. G. H. S., 26; Gaston. 21. G. H. S., 2; Valley Head, 0. G. H. S.. 26; Glencoe. 27. G. H. S., 28; Jacksonville, 22. G. H. S., 1-1; Anniston. 10. G. H. S.. 7; Phillips, 12. G. H. S., 11; Snead. 40. G. H. S., 7; Jacksonville, 16. G. H. S., 41; Altoona. 14. G. H. S., 15; Baylor, 58. G. H. S., 21; Snead, 25. G. H. S., 2; Altoona, 0. G. H. S., 14; Wadley, 26. G. H. S., 387; Opponents, 456. Q Club President: Marion Perrotto Secretary: Vice-President Homer McDonald C. c. Goat Allen Harry Unk” Archer Charles Breeden Charles Wither Christopher Thomas Tom” Cross Charles “Bill ' Dubose Karl Nick Littlefield William Bill Kills J. L. Marona Howard Garrison James Jimmie” McCartney Jere Jones Homei Mac” McDonald Clifford I.owe Onmoii Hillman Pate : Earl Littlefield Marion Rip Perrotto James Jarhead Roberta Thomas Son Stocks P. M. Turner Billy Wilson Page Eighty-Six G lf State� Steel Company '- ■ctiuities I Q'he Crucible Staff Ragan Lonnergan Editor-in-Chief Jack Dunn Business Manager Elizabeth Hagin Associate Editor Allie Sue Stallings .................. Associate Editor Milton Culver Athletic Editor CThe Crucible Staff Clyde Simpson............. Art Editor Thomas Cross Joke Editor Charles Kroelinger chib Editor Dorothy Davis ............. Exchange Editor Bill Caddell ................Snapshot Editor r Qirls’ Qlee Club Adam . Dora Adkin . Sue Alford. Mildred Alsup. Virginia Arm trong. Aline Bar ley. Elsie Barlow, Mary Eleanor Bate . Annie Sue Beard. Eloiae Bilbro, Catherine Bower . Miriam Brannon. Hazel Brother . Evelyn Brown. Evelyn Brown. Mary Bryant. Albert Burn . Mary Edith Butler. Kate Butler. Margaret Children . Emily Cooper. Marie Cooper. Vera Co . Mildred Craig. Ixniino Cranford. Ivalene Cron . Ruth Culberson. Margaret Davie . Dorothy Davi . Dorothy Dew. Nolle Dooley. Alto Lee l nwn«. l.orone Duke. Dorothy Duncan. France Elliot. J« ephine Field . Martha Ann Fletcher. Ruby I.ee Foreman. Helen Fox. Pearcey Fullington, France Gallagher. Elizabeth Gallagher. Grace Garrett. Ruth Garrett. Verna Garrison. Glady Garriaon. Willie Fern Gilbert. Cora Belle Gilliland. Josephine Goodwin. Jane Gramling. Maurine Green. I.ucile Griffith. Mary Emma Haddock. Marguerite Hall. Rebecca Hallmark, Irene Handley. Edna Mary Hanson. Rosamond Hayden. Helen Head. Pauline Holdridge. Mildred Holdridge, (Geneva Holloway. Elizalieth Horan. Virginia Jcnning . Sybil Johnson. Glady Kilgore. Elizabeth I.ancy. Ruby Uuetrr. Dori I .muon. Catherine Lister. Imraine Marker. Charles Ruth May. Mary Miller. Helen Mitchell. Louise Morris. Ada Iren M(sn. Margaret Myrick. Nannie McCall. Juliette McCleaky. Rebecca Ruth McCleskey, Rebecca McCaffrey. Billie McDaniel. Inez McGinnis. Glady McGuire. Maidie Nelson. Annie Mae Nichols. Eugenia Nichols, Mary Parsons. Edith Patterson. Josephine Patterson Nonnie Penn. Cynthia Pridgen. Emma Sue Pridgen. Ruby Prickett. Elois Prince. I.ucile Pritchett. Orlene Putman. Jimmie Ruth Putman. Mattel Raley, Teresa Reeves, Vera Joe Richard . Martha Roberts. Ermine Robertson. Josephine Rook . Hazel Scruggs. Earline Sigrest. Eloise Sigrest. Katherine Simpson. Freida Slay. Inez Smith. Elizalieth Stalling . Allie Sue Stalling . Dorothy Steele. Frances Stott. Sybil Stovall. Oloan Swift. Patsy SwolTnrd. Erin Taylor. Merle Thompson. Beatrice Thompson. Katherine Thompson. I.ucile Thornton. I.urene Thornton. Mary Sue Turner. Grace Nolle Wadsworth. Mary Sue Wait . Dorothy Wait . Lois Walker. Adele Weil. Irene Whitt. Willie J. Whitten. Crystal Whorton. Mary Wilbanks. Margaret Wiggins. Ermine William . Helon William . Lillian Williams. I«oi William . Marguerite Wood. Katherine Wood. Seattle Wooten. Lucille Wright. Ixii Yea tea. Frances Allen, William Archer, Harry Arnold, James Bowers, Charles Brewer, Malcolm Cantrell, Thomas Cathey, Charles Christopher, Charles Christopher, Grigsby Cross, Thomas Dooley, J. W. Ellis, Bill Espy, Ulman Gramling, Denman Gulledge, Woodrow Haines, Raymond Boys' Qlee Club Harris, Billy Hayes, Hyatt Hood, Melton Jackson, John M. Jacobs, Bernard Jones, Jere Kerr, Hugh Lee, Orion Lokey, V. C. Merona, J. L. Moon, Hudson McGaghren, John McCartney, James Patterson, Hugh Perrotto, Marion Phillips, J. T. Rogers, John Sewell Simpson, Paul Sitz, Frank Stevens, Jack Stocks, Thomas Stott, M. N. Striplin, Melvin Swindell, Gerald Swoffard, Cullen Whitten, Clifford Whittle, Robert HenryWhorton, Preston Williams, Newt Wilson. Billy Worley, Joe Will Yeats. Frederic Qa-Hi Players President, Harry Davis Vice-President, Ruby C. CHRISTOPHER Secretary, JOHN S. Rogers Treasurer, Margaret Sewell Stage Manager, BILL CADDELL Coi )rs : Crimson and White Motto: “Act well your part; there all the honor lies” MEMBERS Rates, June Brannon, Hazel Brothers, Evelyn Brown, Mary Caddell William Childress. Emily Christopher, Charles Christopher, Grigsby Cross, Thomas Davies, Dorothy Davis. Harry Elliott, Josephine Fosdick, Elizabeth Culledge, Woodrow Hayden, Helen Joiner, Charlotte Jones, Jere Kilgore, Elizabeth Little, Frances Mason, Sara Elizabeth Murphy, Edward McCalley, Jean McCall, Wyman Nichols Katherine Nichols, Mary Patterson, Hugh Paschal, Sara Putman. Mable Rains, Hobdy Rainey, Audrey Roberts, Harley Royers, John S. Sewell. Margaret Shaddix, Sue Frances Slay, Inez Stamn, Joseph Steele, Franees Stott, Sybil Stringer, Brannon Stringer. Chester Swafford Erin Thompson, Velma Weil, Irene Whorton, Preston Wilbanks, Margaret Williams. Newt Word, Veta Worley, Joe Will CThe Faithful Scene: The Gadsden High School. Time: Anytime day or night. Characters: A maid, a man, a stage hand, an electrician. The Maid: Thank goodness, we need have no fear of the success of the stage setting for our play. The Man: Yes, it is always a great relief to know that we have an efficient stage manager. Charles Christopher has done everything he could always to make the stage setting the very best for the Dramatic Club shows. The Maid: That would mean very little, Thomas Cross, if we had no great actor to help put on the play. You know you arc tho life of every show and so good about learning your lines and faithful to come to practices. The Man: Thanks, Elizabeth, but you know you have been the wise counsellor all year for the club. Seems to me that wj have relied on you for everything. The Maid: Not for everything; we can never forget Bill Cnddcll, the electrician. He has gladly and faithfully thrown our lights for us and looked after all the electrical business of the club. We can never feel thankful enough for having had such an expert. The Man: And besides all that he has done himself, he is training a successor. When he leaves in June he says Wyman McCall can take up his work. Hoth: Isn’t it wonderful to be a member of an organization with so many loyal faithful members. Page Ninety-Three Commercial Club Miss KaTHRYNE Slate, Faculty Advisor President, Charles Kroelinger Secretary, Joe Thompson Vice-President, SADIE BURKE Treasurer, Hei.en STOCKS MEMBEKS Dora Adams Sadie Burke Mary Lee Burke Neita Breeden Mary Edith Burns Kate Cooper Ruth Garret Cecil Griffin Naomi Griffin Hazel Griffith Howard Henson Ed. Hollingsworth Elizabeth Hagin Willine Huff Katherine Jacobs John M. Jackson R. E. Jones Ruby Kerr Charles Kroelinger Edith Leach Margaret Lister Mae Landers Gartrelle McDowell Katherine McElwce Monroe McEntire Adeline Morris Sam Xoble Edith Parsons Ruby Pridgon Harley Roberts Josephine Robertson Paul Simpson Martha Dell Smith Eloise Sigrest Margaret Sewell Helen Stocks Carl Summerlin Joe Thompson J. C. Thompson Velma Thompson Herstine Warsham Adele Walker Roberta Wright Bill Xoble James Archer Xancy Jenkins Kermit Downs Robert Hood Q. W. S. Mdqnauox G. H. S. Magna vox is the official organ of the student activities of Gadsden High. Published every other Friday of the school year by the Commercial Club. All articles for publication must be signed with the full name of the author and be in the office two days before date of publication. Office in room 101. Printed by the Gadsden Times. Subscription price; ten cents per copy, one dollar and twenty-five cents per year. Advertising rates on request. The purpose of the G. H. S. Magnavox is to publish the news regarding the Gadsden High School; to help create a better understanding between the pupils and their parents; to further the best interests of the students and of the school by keeping alumni in touch with Gadsden High; to create a better school spirit: to encourage worthy school enterprises; to foster clean sportsmanship; to serve as a medium for the expression of student opinion; to promote good scholarship; to work constantly for the welfare of the school. EDITORIAL STAFF Charles Kroelinger .............. Editor-in-Chief Grigsby Christopher Associate Editor Elizabeth Fosdick Society Editor Frieda Simpson Assistant Society Editor Charlos Christopher Sports Editor Hugh Patterson ........................................ Assistant Sports Editor Naomi Griffin Fun Editor Miss Kathryne Slate Faculty Advisor BUSINESS STAFF Jack Dunn — Business Manager Billy Wilson Assistant Business Manager Milton Culver Advertising Manager Mae Landers ... Assistant Advertising Manager George Breeden Circulation Manager Elizabeth 11 agin Assistant Circulation Manager Mildred Holdridge and WilKne Huff Typists French Club OFFICERS Vice-President, FRANK SlT7. President, Edith LEACH Secretary and Treasurer, FRIEDA Simpson Roll Arnold James Austin, Walter Lee Bagley, Elsie Bates, June Breedon Ncita Burns, Mary Edith Childress, Emily Christopher, Grigsby Davies, Dorothy Elliott, Josephine Faucett, Elizabeth Fosdick, Elizabeth Fosdick, Roberta Fox, Pearcey Fullington Frances Garrett, Ruth Griffith, Hazel Grogan, Lillian High, Josephine Hill, Clyde Jones, Lloyd Jones, Mary Joyner, Charlotte Kilgore, Elizabeth Lankford, Ward Leach, Edith Mason, Sara Mitchell, Elizabeth Murphree, Elizabeth McCalley. Jean Nichols, Mary O'Malley Grace Patterson, Nonnie Pridgen, Emma Sue Rainey, Audrey Ralls, Howard Rains Lola Rains, Hobdy Rains, Willie G. Richards, Martha Robertson, J. D. Roberts, James Rogers, John Sewell, Margaret Sewell, Winston Simpson, Frieda Sitz, Frank Shannon, Jane Stallings, Allie Sue Stamm Joseph Stocks, Helen Stott, Sybil Taylor, Merle Thomas, Mildred Thompson, Alta Mae Thornton, Donald Timmons, Gladys Waits, Dorthy Whorton, Preston Williams, Helen Williams, Newt Classical Club OFFICERS President..............................................ELIZABETH FosoiCK ViPresident__________________________________ Jane Goodwin Secretary-------------------------- AUDREY Rainey Arnold, James Bachus, Ralph Barlow, Mary Eleanor Bass, Annie Sue Bass John Beaird, Eloise Bonasera, Nina Bowers, Miriam Burnham, Katherine Brown, Evelyn Brown, Mary Cathey, Charles Clements, Scott Cook, Claud Cooper, Leo Cranford, Raymond Cross, Thomas Cross, Randall Cross, Ruth Culberson, Margaret Downs, Lorene Duke, Dorothy Elliott, Josephine Faucett, Elizabeth Fields, Martha Ann Fosdick, Elizabeth Fullington. Frances Goodwin, Jane Griffin, P. J. Haddock, Marguerite ROLL Hale, Virginia Hanson, Rosamond Harris, Billy Hendon, Frank Hoffman, J. L. Hood, Milton Jones, Mary Lambert, Leroy Ix key, V. C. Little, Frances Mason, Sara May, Mary Moore, Irene Moss, Margaret Murphy, George McCalley, Jean McClesky, Rebecca McGee, Fred McKinnon, Bowman McNair, Orris Nichols, Eugenia OMalley, Grace Patterson. Josephine Penn, Cynthia Philips, J. Ross Rains, Willie G. Rains, Hobdy Rainey. Audrey Ralls, Howard Ralls, Ix la Ralls, Bill Rhodes, Ellis Robertson. Eugene Rucker, Imogene Sewell, Margaret Shannon, Jane Simpson, Freida Smith, Margery Springfield, Vera Stovall, Olean Stringer. Brannon Swafford, Erin Swafford, Cullen Swift, Patsy Swindell, Gerald Taber, David Teague, Lee Thompson, Alta Mae Thornton, L. H. Wells, Ruth Wcrtcott, Daniel White, Alfred Whorton, Mary Wbciton, Preston Wilbanks, Margaret Williams, Lois Wood, Katherine Word, Veta Wright. Roberta Hl-Y CLUB President. 'rhomai Cron . Vice-President. Edward Murphy. Secretary. Melvin Striplin. Treasurer. Jack Dunn Allen. G. Cs Allen. William Archer. Harry llmilvlt. Cvora Christopher. Chn Christopher. Grl ,-ros . Thomas ulver. Milton ke. J R tn. Jack MEMBERS Ellis. Bill Griffith. Jack Littlefield. Earl Isinnervan. Karan McCartney. James McDonald. Homer Murphy. Edward Pickard. James Perrotto, Marion Roger . John Simpson. Clyde Stock . Thomas Striplin. Melvin Thompson. Kenneth Wilson. Billy Whorton. Preston Page Ninety-Right Students’ Council of Religious Education President ------------------- William Allen First Vice-President ....... Frieda SIMPSON Second Vice-President Marjorie Plank Third Vice-President Margaret Wilbanks Fourth Vice-President Helon Williams Recording Secretary Joe Thompson Corresponding Secretary Elizabeth Hacin Director Rev. J. H. Barfield Athletic Association President, Charles Christopher Vice-President, Edward Murphy Secretary and Treasurer, Frieda SlMPSON Cheer Leaders: Bernard Jacobs, Ruby Cijmre Christopher, Sara Paschal MEMBERS Allen, G. C. Allen, James Allen, William Bates, Annie Sue Bates, June Box, Hugh Brown, Mary Cathey, Charles Christopher, Ruby Claire Christopher, Grigsby Christopher, Charles Clarks, Mildred Cox, Josephine Cross, Randall Cross, Thomas Davies, Dorothy Davis, Dorothy Duke. J. B. Elliott, Josephine Garrett, Ruth Garrett, Verna Griflfen, Naomi Hardin, Arthur Hagin, Elizabeth Hendon, Nelle Hood, Robert Jacobs, Cathryne Jacobs, Bernard James, Ruth Kerr, Hugh Kerr, Ruby Lassiter, Louise Lee, Lily Leach, Edith Little, Frances Lokey, V. C. Lusk, Ruth Moss, Margaret Murphy, Edward McDaniel, Pauline McDonald. Homti McKinnan, Bowman Nichols, Marv Noble. Bill Noble, Sam Patterson, Josephine Patterson. Hugh Phillips, J. Ross Paschal, Sara Pritchett, Orlean Putman. Mabel Rains, Hobdy Robertson, Josephine Ross, Bes.sie Mae Sewell, Margaret Smith. Olga Smith, Perry Steele, Frances Stiles, Wilfred Stocks, Helen Stocks, Thomas Stringer, Brannon Striplin, Melvin Swafford. Erin Teague. Lee Thompson. Kenneth Thompson. Velma Timmons. Gladys Walker, Dorothy Wilbanks, Margaret Williams. Lillian Audubon Club ’resident, WYMAN McCall Secretary and Treasurer, RUBY WILLIAMS Adkins, Sue Archer, Durwood Barnard, Della Battles, Preston Bilbro, Kathryn Brannon, Hazel Breeden, Edna Camp, Gene Carlin, Joe Cathey. John Childress. Emily Cooper. Vera Dean, Lester Dowling Thomas Dunn, Jack Dunn, M. G. Farabee. Jettie Merle Fatherloss, Mary Joe Ford, Newt Forman, Helen Foreman, William Frix, Guy Gallagher, Elizabeth Garrard, Mary Garrison, Willie Fern Gartman, Virgle Granting, Denman Haines, Raymond Hayden, Helon Harkins. Fre l Hallmark. Irene MEMBERS Haralson, John B. Hays, Hyatt Head, Pauline Heaton, Thomas Holcomb, Fletcher Holloway, Elizabeth Hooten, I. B. Johnson, C. B. Johnson, James Johnson, Millard Levi, Irving Line, Ward Matthews. Ruby McCaghren, Jimmie McCall, Wyman McCartney, Thomas McDaniel, Byron McDaniel, Inez McDaniel Mary McDaniel, Pauline McGinnis. Gladys McNair, Inez Miller, Aline Miller, John Morgan, Zella Morris. Mildred Neff, George Newberry, J. B. Owen. Eloise Patterson. Hugh Pentecost, Virginia Porrotto, Marion Pollard, Mildred Pope, Bessie Pritchett. Orlean Reeves, Frances Reeves, Vera Joe Rhodes, Ellis Rich, Arthur John Robertson, Frank Robertson, Winn Rogers, Robert Scofield. Deny Smith. Janie Kate Smith, J. W. Smith, Perry Steele, Frances Stiles, Wilfred Talley, Howell Thompson, Beatrice Thompson, Kathryn Thompson, Linton Thornton. Mary Sue Turner, Grace Nell Virgonne, Marie Waits, Lois Whitten, Clifford Wiggins, Ermine Williams, Ruby Williams. Wendell Wofford. Franklin Yates, Frances Qadsden Riqh School Band Robert Rogers ------------------Rose Raymond Haines-----------------Bette James McCartney Baritone Frank Sitz Baritone Saxophone Melton Hood Trombone William McCartney Melophone Newton Ford Melophone Ralph Harmon Melophone Hudson Moon Alto Saxophone Ross Gilliam AI to Saxophone Morgan Duke Alto Saxophone Byron McDaniel Cornet Ralph Dobbins ................ Cornet Richard Noble Cornet Raymond Harmond Cornet Thomas Heaton________________ Trumpet Hugh Kerr Trumpet .Johnnie Vance Soprano Saxophone Otis Wragg Jr. Soprano Saxophone Dupre Joiner Clarinet V. C. Lokey Clarimt Hobdy Rains Clarinet Billy Harris Clarinet Director: Captain COLE Our Library A N OUTSTANDING movement toward raising the standard of the High School is the growth of the library into a unit of service. With a few sets of books which the school had purchased and the C. F. Cross donation of about one hundred miscellaneous volumes as a nucleus, the library has grown practically to the thousand mark. Notable donations are those of Mrs. C. F. Cross, Jere Jones, R. M. Slaughter, and R. M. Wilbanks. Single volumes have been contributed by numbers of pupils and patrons. The school wishes to acknowledge gratefully these gifts. To a call for funds the townspeople and the pupils of the High School responded most generously. As a result of “Tag Day”, buttons sold on Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays and booklets “Books I have Read” sold to English classes, there is in the treasury $200.00. With this amount books for the library are being purchased. In the way of equipment new shelves have been added, rubber tips for library chairs have been placed, and a magazine rack is to be constructed. The books have been classified and shelf-listed and a loan system has been installed. An annual subscription to the following magazines has also been donated: Mrs. John S. Paden, The Bookman; Mrs. Arthur Ralls, Travel; Mrs. Arthur Ralls, The Mentor; J. I). Samuels, The Ladies Home Journal; Mrs. Swanson, The Country Gentleman; Miss Grace Pass, Saturday Even-ing Post; Mrs. Hugh Agricola, New York Times. A count of the books read since the establishment of the library shows an average issue of about one hundred books weekly. The library is used every period of the day for reference work. We have been given five sets of encyclopedias. Another valuable reference set is “The Library of Southern Literature”, the gift of Jere Jones. A beautiful ivory motto and several pictures have been donated also by Mrs. C. F. Cross. L_ 5 ? J ID ■ r r T w. . _ Page One Hundred Three Distinctions HE first contest of the year was “The Peace Contest”, Mr. Barfield, teacher of Bible, and won by Florinc Boen. was presented a prize of five dollars, by Mr. Barfield. put on by Miss Boen Later on in the year Miss Boen again won a contest. This time she was adjudged the best Header of the Gadsden High School state-wide contest at Montevallo. Sarah Elizabeth Mason received honorable mention from The Scholastic, for “My Favorite Character in Fiction”, in the second January number. Robert Hood and Sadie Burke of the Senior Class divided honors for first place in a competition examination on The League of Nations. This examination was taken by all of the History VIII classes of the school. The five dollar prize, which was given by Miss Clay, was divided between the winners. Frances Reeves of the Sophomore Class won first place in the same contest, receiving the school prize. Joe Will Worley won first place in the elimination contest on “The Constitution” at Gadsden High. Later he represented us in the county elimination contest, which he won, and he will soon represent us in the district. The next and final contest of the year was the contest on “Law Observance”, put on by the Civitan Clubs of the state. Florine Boen was the winner in this and also won in the county eliminations, and received a gold medal as a prize. In the district contest on April 16, in Anniston, Miss Boen won second place, and a prize of fifty dollars. In the Lincoln Essay Contest, students of only the American literature classes competed this year, P. J. Griffin winning first place. Puye One Hundred Four Features xWiwmmamul Judges Letter Hollywood, California, February 9, 1928. Mr. Jack Dunn, Gadsden High School, Gadsden, Alabama. Dear Mr. Dunn: I greatly appreciate the honor you have bestowed upon nie in selecting me as judge of the Beauty Contest. It has been a great pleasure to be of any assistance to “The Annual”, but a difficult task to choose five from so many charming faces. I have tried to be as fair as possible and to use my best judgment in the selection. Again I assure you of my appreciation and interest and with very best wishes always for the success of “Tjhe Annual”, I remain Cordially yours, Johnnie Mack Brown. MostFbpular Girl Best Student Page One Hundred Fourteen Page One Hundred Fifteen Snapshots Page One Hundred Sixteen Page One Hundred Seventeen Snapshots Snapshots THE DRAMATIC CLUB OF THE GADSDEN HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS “CThe birds’ Christmas Carol” By Kate Douglas Wiggins Tuesday Evening, December 20th, 1927, at 8 P. M. High School Auditorium scenes Prologue—“A Little Snow Bird.” A Biid fluttered downward from Paradise, And sought for an earthly home. ACT I The Baby horn on Christmas Day is celebrating her twelfth birthday. ACT II Christmas Day in the Buggies’ Kitchen. The Family is preparing for the dinner party given by Carol Bird. Some other birds are taught to fly. ACT III The Angel of the Crutches takes Carol where “Thy Bower is ever green, Thy sky is ever clear, Thou lost no sorrow in thy scng. No winter in thy year. CAST OF CHARACTERS Carol Bird—12 years old and a Mr. Bird cripple Mrs. Bird Jack Bird Klfrida Clifford, Carol’s Nurse Mrs. Ruggles The Ruggleses: Sara Maud Peter Peoria Kitty Clement Cornelius Larry Angel The Christmas Baby Header of Prologue Butler I Jere Jones Fashion Show and Fun Right GADSDEN HIGH SCHOOL Monday November 21, 8:00 P. M. SCENE I. Golf Tournament-—Sport Clothes Display INTERLUDE Seminole Serenaders, Directed by Miss Anne Pentecost. Vocal Solo____________________________________________Mrs. William Keener Accompanied by Mrs. K. E. Baggett SCENE II. • Al Fresco—Afternoon Tea Display of Informal Afternoon Frocks interlude Tom Cross and Harrv Davis Cliff Cottle Elizabeth Xunnallv Mrs. June Rogers William Stott “Bathing Beauty Contest’’ SCENE III. Evening Clothes Dispijiy SPECIAL FEATURES Mary Christopher Sue Atkins Allie Sue Stallings Ensemble. 1 MODELS Herzberg-Ixweman Co.: Josie Riddle, Jane Shannon. J. C. Penny Co.: Mrs. Frank Reagan, Velna Taylor. Christine Riddle. Acorn Store: Augusta Montgomery, Allie Sue Stallings. Sol Siegel Dress-Up Shop: Elizabeth Savage. Elizabeth Nunnally, Sara Paschal, Lola Ralls. Dorothy Davis, Charlotte Joiner. Mary Christopher. Pizitz: Josephine Elliott. Jean McCalley, Edwlna Davis. Brown’s: Florine Boen, Frances Steele. Frank Hagedorn: Frank Sitz, Bernard Jacobs, John Rogers. Saks: J. B. Duke, Grigsby Christopher, Ed. Hollingsworth. Frank Duncan: Austin Kollett, Charles Christopher, Melvin Striplin. Acorn Store: Billy Wilson. Isbell-Hallmark Co., Furniture. Hunt Drug Co.: Prize for “Bathing Beauty Contest.” Guarantee Shoe Store: Shoes. Tables from Don Vann, operating Founts at Vance’s and Hunt's. The Crucible Staff deeply appreciate the cooperation of Gadsden Merchants. CONGRATULATIONS-CLASS OF 1928 E. D. LANFORD COMPANY, Inc., Dealers in DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR VEHICLES CHEAPER ANI) CHEAPER at CLARENCE SAUNDERS Sole Owner of My Name Gadsden’s Largest Food Department Store Call 138 ESTES-TILLMAN MOTOR COMPANY Gadsden, Ala. Sales and Service HUDSON, ESSEX AND CHRYSLER ........... Success ami Best Wishes To CLASS OF HERZBERG-LOVEMAN COMPANY Rip P.: “I say, what is the best thing to give a girl for her birthday?” Nick L.: ‘‘The air, old fellow, the air.” Miss Brandon: “Is Mr. Samuels polite?” Mrs. Smith: “Yes, indeed. Why every time he passes a girl in his car he takes off his radiator cap.” THE ACORN STORES, Inc. Stores Everywhere DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE ALWAYS Gadsden, ----- Alabama WE APPRECIATE This opportunity to be a part in perpetuating the memory of this great achievement of your life. We congratulate the class of 1928. You will be the future leaders of your community. Start right by becoming a saving shareholder with us. WE NEED YOU—In the future We will be of service to you. THE SOUTHERN BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION 119 South 5th Street Birmingham Gadsden Selma Tuscaloosa Anniston It Pays to Play GRAY SPORTING GOODS CO. Birmingham, Ala. TENNIS—GOLF—BASEBALL—FOOTBALL “Everything for Every Sport ISABELL-HALLMARK FURNITURE COMPANY “Out Of The Hifih Rent District Phone 683 West Gadsden For The Family, For Your Friends: The Gift That Only You Can Give YOUR PHOTOGRAPH Make the Appointment Today With P. C. SMITH STUDIO Canterberry Station Alabama City, Ala. Compliments of AGRICOLA FURNACE COMPANY QUALITY MANUFACTURERS OF WARM AIR FURNACES She was only a photographer’s daughter, but she was well developed. Hazel G.: “Did you hear about Jack’s stepping in front of a train?” Edith L.: “Was he killed?” Hazel G.: “No, the train was backing up.” WE WILL APPRECIATE Your Order For Engraved Wedding Announcements ami Visiting Cards WE SELL HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONS WYATT-BELL BOOK STORE 528 Broad Street Gadsden Compliments of A. W. WOODLIFF UNDERTAKING CO., Inc. AMBULANCE SERVICE Day and Night Phone 80 ................... .................; I LETCHER BUSINESS COLLEGE Lillian McCord Letcher Owner and Head Teacher i First National Bank Building | • Corner Broad and 5th Streets ! i i i I ...jumaMMmmk________rawr Sol Siegel Co., Inc. ; j] THE DRESS-UP SHOP I READY-TO-WEAR MILLINERY l ACCESSORIES I Trade at Home 5 131 Broad Street GADSDEN’S BEST STORE FOR MEN AND BOYS Is Always Ready to Show You the Latest Styles in CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS SAKS SUTHERLIN MOTOR COMPANY LINCOLN—FORD—FOR DSON Cars—Trucks—Tractors ACCESSORIES, SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS 205-7-9 Broad St. Gadsden, Ala. Phone 216 In the .spring a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of a lovable young Kiri. While “beauty—is but the perfect glow of health —each girl who wishes to be the ideal of someone’s dreams should seek our advice and services. We can add to your youthful charms. PRINTUP BEAUTY SHOPPE Printup Hotel, - - Gadsden, Ala. Miss Ju'ia Terry, Proprietor Operators: Sara Stevens. I .eta Graves Phone 1014 EDWARDS ELECTRIC j COMPANY We Install the G. E. WIRING SYSTEM : A G. E. Wiring Job Means Life-Time Service ! t ! Print up Bldg. Phone 595 | Our Chili Contains Nothing Hut Mexican Ingredients MEXICAN CHILI PARLOR WE SERVE GEN CINE MEXICAN CHILI Courteous Treatment Good Service 531 BROAD ST. GADSDEN, ALA. Lee Teague: “I want some tires.” Salesman: ‘‘Balloon tires?” Lee: “Naw, automobile tires.” Sam N.: ‘‘Where in the world did you get that horrible necktie?” Bill N.: ‘‘The laugh’s on you. You gave it to me last Christmas.” GADSDEN HARDWARE COMPANY Headquarters GOLDSMITH BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT First Because They Last Special ScIuhjI and College Prices See Us Before You Buy WE SELL FOR LESS LOUIS PIZITZ Drink NU-GRAPE A Flavor You Can’t Forget NUGRAPE BOTTLING CO., Phone 148 Gadsden. Ala. THE « KYLE REAL ESTATE I AND l BUILDING COMPANY j HOUSES FOR RENT I Phone 21 433 Chestnut St. i i “IT” If we don't have “IT’ And can’t get IT”, IT' can’t be gotten! Cross Drug Store | 406 Hroad St. Phone 47 or 13 ! Eat ’Em lip Tigers BUICK THE STANDARD OF COMPARISON When Better Automobiles Are Built Buick Will Build Them GADSDEN BUICK COMPANY GADSDEN NATIONAL BANK Gadsden, Ala. 47' PAID ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS We Appreciate Your Business BIRMINGHAM’S MOST POPULAR STORE For the Entire Family HERMAN SAKS SONS 2nd Ave. at 18th St. Across from Old Post Office DRY CLEANING MAHAN Telephone 1010 J. L. ROGERS, Manager S j 212 Broad Street Gadsden, Ala. : Congratulations—Class of 1928 AGRICOLA BRICK COMPANY, Inc., 1 2 Makers of “The lirirk For Discriminating Builders i Vance Shoe Co. SNAPPY SLIPPERS For Young Girls And Hoys If It’s New We Have I! ii—imu....--............. Stringer Realty Co. “Dependable Realtors’ DRINK NE-HI BEVERAGES Seven Varieties Bottled by Chero-Cola Bottling Co., 5th ami Locust Sts., Gadsden, Ala. PHOENIX HOSIERY ECLIPSE SHIRTS THE A. G. 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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Gadsden, ----- Alabama “For Gadsden 9 Its People and Its Progress One Great Advantage of Education Lies in the Fact That It Teaches Appreciation of (jmdity MEN AND BOYS’ WEARABLES OF QUALITY FRANK HAGEDORN Gadsden, ----- Alabama In the Shadow of the Court House STYLE QUALITY SERVICE DUPRE FURNITURE COMPANY Phone 19 Attalla. Alabama ROAD HOUSE- NICK’S PLACE I South 3rd St. Attalla, Alabama W. P. JOHNSON INSURANCE AGENCY 66 INSURANCE THAT INSURES” Phone 494 Printup Hotel ............-..............................■_____________________________________________________ ALLEN DRUG COMPANY THE STOKE OF NATIONALLY ADVERTISED PRODUCTS 538 Broad Street Ragan: “What do you expect to be when you get out of college?” Jack Dunn: “An old man.” Mr. Cory: “What are you going to take on your trip?” Mr. Rowers: “Everything but my wife.” PRINCESS THEATRE “GADSDEN’S FINEST AND BEST” | : When Better Pictures Are Shown We Will Show Them A Hearty Welcome Awaits You LEE L. CASTLEBERRY, Manager Phone 133 HOTEL PRINTUP Unusual Service With Planning Surroundings Gadsden, Alabama .................i C-J STORAGE AND GARAGE CO. NIGHT ANI) DAY SERVICE Invite Us To Your Next Blotc-Out Locust St., between 4th and 3th Streets Phone 820 THE HOUSE THAT QUALITY BUILT C. F. CROSS BROS. Jewelers in Gadsden For More Than a Third of a Century “WE SPECIALIZE IN CLASS RINGS” WEST GADSDEN DRUG COMPANY “PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY” Headquarters For Whitman and Nunnally's Candies Phones 284-574 M. A. ELECTRIC COMPANY “ It's Electrical, WE l)n It” 503 Broad Street Phone 240 Gadsden. Alabama COMPLIMENTS OF J. H. ARNOLD COMPANY -------------------. ------------------------- Billy W.: “George B. is so dumb that he thinks Macbeth killed Julius Caesar.” Grigs C.: “Heh, heh. Anyone should know that Napoleon did.” Jean Me.: “What nation produces more marriages than any other nation?” Josephine E.: “Fascination.” THINK OF WHITE’S After School Days Are Over, the Next Thing to Think of is the Huilding of a Home and the Furnishing of It WHEN YOU THINK OF HOME FURNISHINGS THINK OF WHITE FURNITURE COMPANY Gadsden, ----- Alabama LASSATER CHEVROLET COMPANY CHEVROLET Gadsden. Alabama Compliments of MrCIftskv Bros. Miss Ita Stocks FLORIST “Sav 11 With Flowers' L Judge: “The policeman says that you were traveling at a speed of sixty miles an hour. Prisoner: “It was necessary, your honor; I had stolen the car.” Judge: “Oh, that’s different. Why didn’t you tell me in the first place? Case dismissed.” VANCE DRUG COMPANY THE RKXALL STORK Phones 702-70: -700 Gadsden, Ala. Most Car for the Money WHIPPETS WILLYS-KNIGHT DuBOSE MOTOR COMPANY “The Gift of Gifts C A N D Y Agent for Fuerst Kramer and Huyler’s JF’e Win With Service ROBERT CROSS PHARMACY 525 Broad Street Phones 607-608 Compliments to The Ninety-five Graduating and The One Who Doesn't EDWARD A. FARLEY E. I K APISH. Manager When You Think of Photographs, Think of VIOLET STUDIO Photographer for Classes of ‘24. ‘26. ‘27, and 28 4334 Broad St. Gadsden, Ala. AMERICAN RAILWAY - Compliments of EXPRESS COMPANY Noojin Supply Co. “Service Always” “EVERYTHING TO BUILD “All Ways” A HOME” 318-20 Locust St. Phone 44 227 Broad Street Allie Sue: “They say that Mr. Cory used to have such a fine physique.” Sybil: “Yes, but he looks now as though his chest had slipped.” Coach Market: “I call my sweetie ‘Hinges’ ’cause she’s something to adore.” Compliments of FRANK DUNCAN c$Annual by 'iBroivru ;; ♦ ❖ This £Anmuil cPrinted by c.BroUn ! 11 Aether is a lcirQ U college annual or a small high school year book, there is something distinctively individual and attractive about annuals by Brown. Q| Cfhen, too, Brown’s service depart ment is always helpful to a stag in both financing and editing the annual. he Broivn Printing Company G ttontgoinery, cAlabama Since 1865 GULF STATES STEEL COMPANY Works: Gadsden, Ala. General Offices: Birmingham, Ala. Man u fact u rers of Basic Open Hearth Steel Wire Products Wire Nails Fence Staples Barb Wire Bale Ties Fence Stretchers Bright Wire Annealed Wire Galvanized Wire Special Wire for Manufacturing Purposes and SOUTHERN WOVEN WIRE FENCE also BASIC OPEN HEARTH STEEL BARS Hounds, Squares, Flats, Deformed Bars ...........................................................................! LOKEY’S ICE CREAM “The Cream of Creams” SUCCESS AND BEST WISHES To The Class of 28 CHARLES O. DUNCAN CONTRACTOR Compliments of STRINGER BROS. CO. Manufacturers of CAST IRON DRAINAGE ANI) VENTILATING FITTINGS Chicago Office and Warehouse: 1100 W. 38th St. Gadsden. - Alabama ETOWAH TRUST SAVINGS BANK Capital $200,000.00 Surplus and Profits 865.000.00 Giulsrion, ----- Alabama BREAnl - NOURISHING - HEALTH BUILDING FRESH DAILY from your grocer 2 SIZES. single split loaf Merita Bread Merita Cakes for the Whole Family Made By AMERICAN BAKERIES COMPANY STYLISH SHOES OF THE HOUR Delightful Style Surprises When Created by Guarantee Shoe Store I. S. RUTENBERG, Proprietor . , A. T. TAYLOR | DIAMONDS AND WATCHES j Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing Diamond Mounting and Engraving j Call 1038 for Correct Time ! 530 Broad Street Now that you have spent your leisure moments re-viewing our best efforts to you—What is your verdict ? We sincerely hope that this booh will always bring you happy memories of Gadsden High. May it be a pearl among your treasures. Success ami best wishes to everybody. Respectfully. JACK DUNN, RAGAN LONNERGAN. '.SSSm,