Gainesville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Gainesville, GA)

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CHRONICLE OF THE CLASS OF '41 19511 'VVHAT A MOMENTOUS YEARI History was no longer doubtful, and people could not speak privately-they could only think, for the Law of Conservation of Energy was conclusively proved by the perfection of the speech-return machine. No history class was Without one. I cared much more about hearing the clear, young voices of the class of '41 than Colum- bus' exclamations in ltalian as he sighted land in the Western Hemisphere. My ambition was realized, and my school days came back to me like a radio playlet. In September of 1930, some sobbing, others rejoicing, We entered grammar school, feeling much more important than we did on coming to G. H, S. Here We learned respect for that all-powerful personage, the teacher, and also that life requires a certain amount of Work. The biggest shock of these first seven school years was the tornado. This also resulted in the mingled blessing and sorrow of seventh period at high school. The catcalls and rivalry of Candler Streeters and Main Streeters gave Way in the fall of 1937 to a united front against the sophomore oppression and the jeering cries of Freshiel We had been rather dubious before going to the great unknown-high school. We dis- cussed the old days at grammar school like octogenarians. But hazing virtually did not exist, and everything was so much nicer than We had hoped. Changing classes was such fun, even if We did get lost at first. Although our plans for a freshman-sophomore prom were defeated, the year was happy and successful for most of us. lt transformed us into what were upper-classmen to the freshman, at least, and We could reply to their title of ''Slop-more-and-more-and-mores with a taunting Fresh meat! Dream- ing of the junior-senior, We conceived the brilliant idea of having the freshmen give us a banquet. We were unable to sell them the idea. The basketball tournament, in which our girls' team reached the finals, was a boon to the junior store. The junior play, l'1Everybody's Crazy, made a record-breaking amount of money for the junior-senior banquet. When We juniors presented gifts to the seniors on class night, we realized that just when we were learning how to get the most out of school our own departure was not far off. When We were freshmen, we had thought that we should feel rnuch more grown-up than we did as seniors. Nevertheless, our senior year was one of the most enjoyable and memo,- rable of our lives, culminating in graduation, the biggest thrill we had ever experienced. A great many things took place during our sojourn at Gainesville High-the custom of taking baskets to needy families at Christmas instead of buying useless things for our- selves was begun: we cheered champion football and basketball teams: a first-class band and a school boy patrol Were organizedp the student council came into being, We saw the introduction of the commercial courses and industrial artsy We made Gainesville a much more Well-read community by our magazine salesp no longer could we flunk because of our extra-curricular activities-studies came firstg the school acquired, among other things, a motion picture projector and a public address system. We had many excellent chapel programs. No matter what may happen to succeeding senior classes, they cannot possibly have more fun than We have had. The faculty should be presented With medals, for they have not only endured us four years-they tried to improve us, Many thanks for their efforts. Let's do our best to be a credit to them and to G. H. S., an Alma Mater of which to be very proud. Anne Palmour, Ir. Historian THE RADIATOR 23 194-1 4

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MARTHA REATHEL WI-IELCHEL UREATHELH Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever. Biology Club 25 Home Economics Club 3. HAROLD DANIEL WHITMIRE WI-IIT Be yourself above all things. Biology Club 25 Football 3, 45 Edison Science Club 3. 45 President 45 Glee Club 4. HARRIET HOWARD WILLS UHARRIETH Friendly, generous, and good naturedf' Writers' Club 4, 55 French Club 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Band Drum MajOrette'55 Home Economics Club 25 Debating Club 25 Photog- raphy Club 3. MILDRED FELOS MII.DRED Entered from Miami High School 4. IAMES EDWARD ADDING-TON MUrr Every inch a man, but there aren't many inches. WILLIAM GEORGE RICH BILLY He wore a bashful look. Entered from River Bend High School 25 Biol- ogy Club 25 Debating Forum 45 Art Editor of 1941 RADIATOR. CLASS POEM OF 1941 Oh, Class of ours, who now we leave- Stay with us even as we grieve. Recleanse our hearts with thine own vow: Thy lite has but begun this hour. Make us to know the part we grasp ls born from Thee, is not a task, Begun, developed by thy aid To be tor us as God has made. Oh, Class ot ours, sti11 let us be To thine Own heart both bound and free, Youth strong and brave-forever more As now we open wide the door- WUW 'NVe'rO ready, life- Give us the keyl FQ: iii Harriett Howard twrffff 1 , H '1 Jf NE SV11. ten W 1 Y 4 5 22 1234, lcd S .. i r

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT WE, THE SENIOR CLASS of Gainesville High School, being of sound and disposing minds and memory, hereby make and publish this, our last will and testament, revoking all others heretofore made. We, Christine Robbs and Harriett Howard, will to Betty Ann Richardson and Pat Baldwin the right to count the days Riverside is in town, and never to miss a parade. We, Malissa Norton and Helen Powell, will to Alley Rochester and Virginia Ballard our love for the opposite sex. CThere's enough to sharell I, Martha Finger, will to Frances Brown and Ioe Carter my many talents, and the ability to get along with the teachers. We, Logan Nalley and Martha Waite, will to Harold Terrell and Carolyn Porter the right to carry on the perfect romance of G. H. S. Clt's a great lifell I, lean Cash, will to Iames Martin the right to carry on our romance after l've gone. I, Maxine Bullock, will to Evelyn Bagwell, Catherine Rudolph, and Faustine Mathis my basketball ability which G. H. S, is going to miss. I, Ed Hughes, will to Billy Butler and Reginald Hancock my neatness and handsomeness. We, Vyanous Buice and lim Rudolph, will to Beusse Whitworth and Thomas Gailey our ability to fascinate the spectators with our long shots. I, Frances Allen, will to Shirley Smith my ability to entertain the crowd with my bright remarks. I, Anne Palmour, will to Dorothea Hosch, Frances Isbell, and Lucile Beaver the right to be called the genius of the Senior Class. I, Marvin Merck, will to Iim Ward and Fred Starr my brunette handsomeness, and the right to make the feminine hearts skip a beat. I, Heyward Hawkins, will to Ioe Terrell the right not only to be the teachers' pride and joy, but to hold all the important offices of the Senior Class. I, Peggy Bush, will to Iewell Hendrix and Eloise Trotter the right to keep my hair in perfect order. I, Ralph Spain, will to Harvey Newman and Benny Hatfield my red hair and all the teasing that goes with it. CYou'll get plenty of itll We, Helen Thrasher and lean Miller, will to Marie Forest and Katherine Luther our neatness. I, Leo Collins, will to Gregory Douglas my dry wit, and the right to keep everybody laughing. We, Evelyn Bell and Iames Culpepper, will to Mattie Conner and Pickney Whelchel our ability to blush. I, Betty Edmondson, will to Helen Wallace my ability not only to carry on my own love affair successfully, but also to play Cupid for others. We, Mary Lois Culpepper and Sara Frances McCrackin, will to Kathleen Barnes, Virginia Pickett, and Dorothy Mae Brownlow the right to be liked by everybody, I, L. C, Sloan, will to Lewis Dodd my beautiful blue eyes, my ability to memorize poetry and never to miss a word of it in class. I, Lucy Lynch, will to Penny Mciunkin and Nell Spainhour my love for brunettes of the opposite sex. fAnd that's plentylb I, Pierce Hancock, will to Esco Shaw my place as alternate captain of the football team, my love for hot dogs with lots of catsup, and the right to carry on our eternal friendship, I, Betty Io Heard, will to Alice Anne Davis my beauty and the ability to apply make-up. I, Marvin Potter, will to I. T. Mitchum the right to be the football hero and the heart throb of every G. H, S. girl. We, Dinny Iohnson, lack Elrod, and Billy Rich will to Wallace Forest and Dennis Ladd the right to be polite and courteous to ladies, but not waste any time on them. I, Evelyn Fleming, will to Margie Burford my popularity with the students of G. H. S, I, E, C. Brannon, will to Hugh Hoodenpyle the right to change girl friends every two weeks. I, Lois Lindsey, will to Bessie Ruth Anderson the right to carry on our eternal friendship, - is t tn!!! ' N , 1 H 'Q If IZLIINE sviu-if 1 ,dba fi in Q a 24 S