Gatesville High School - Crescent Yearbook (Gatesville, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1949 volume:

I Vffjf PAUL TRIMMIER Ballinger, Texas CENTRAL TEXAS INSTITUTE Erected in the early 1880's, this building of four rooms—two upstairs and two downstairs—was first known as the Central Texas Institute. Because of this institute, the present school grounds and neighborhood were referred to as College Hill, and the street in the rear received its name College Street. Under the administration of Mr. Dan E. Graves as superintendent, a course of study was established: and in the spring of 1899—fifty years ago—Gatesville Public School announced its first graduates: Miss Tommie Lee Biggs and Mr. Paul Trimmier. TOMMIE LEE BIGGS (The late Mrs. Rebel John Brown, mother of Dr. John T. Brown and Bob Brown of Gatesville) C LASS OF 1899 This, the 1949 Crescent, is a book of memories, commemorating the Golden Anniversary of graduating classes of Gatesville High School—the graduating class of 1899 and the seniors of today. We feel that the class of 1899, the first graduates of Gatesville High School, cherished the memories of G. H. S. And these, my classmates, are your future memories; whether they be happy or sad, time will dull the sharp edges. To that 1899 class, who has fulfilled its future, and to the class of 1949, who yet has life ahead, we dedicate this Crescent. May it keep alive memories that will be dear for another fifty years. Your Editor OUR ALMA MATER On Gales nlle' fair horizon, Reared against the sky. Proudly stands our Alma Mater As the years roll by. Onward, upward, ever forward, Watchword, never fail; Hail to thee, our Alma Mater! Gates ville, all hail! NO MORE TEACHERS JIM RTY JL0OJKS Seated with Superintendent Education: Floyd Murray, Hix. Otis Ray and Roger and R. D. Foster are not McKamie is the Board of Sherrill Kendrick, O. N. Miller. (J. H. Hamilton in picture.) FACULTY J. J. Bates Vocational Agriculture T. W. Brumbalow Mathematics Miss Erine Carroll Mathematics Mrs. Charles W. Cook Commercial Courses Mrs. Cloyce Duncan Girls' Athletics Mrs. Elworth Lowrey English Mrs. Travis Meharg Sciences Mrs. John Milner Plane Geometry FACULTY Mrs. Randall Raley Office Secretary Randall Raley Band Mrs. J. B. Sellers Assistant School Secretary Mrs. Fay B. Shelton School Secretary W. F. Stiles Mathematics MAIMING, ’RXTXNG, AM0 IUTHM£TX€ SENIORS Making a get-away are the senior officers: Pres. Charles Zeigler. Secy. Rae Juan Lee. V-Pres. Charles Walker. Rpt. Barbara Smith, and Hist. Janie Ruth Hodel. Mrs. Milner, Miss Carroll. Mrs. Elliot. Mrs. Potts, and Mrs. Duncan, sponsors, have led the Seniors through a year of numerous accomplishments. SENI ALEE ANDERSON Jonesboro 40: Tennis 48. 49. 1st Distn;f. 3rd Regional: Basketball 49: Band 49: Pep Squad 48: F.H.A. 46, 47; Jr. F. H. A. Degree 47. MORRIS ASHBY Charter Member; Band 46-49: F F. A. 47 48: Orchestra 46-49: Band Sec. 40. ORS DOROTHY AYRES Charter Member: Majorette 46-48: Drum Major 49- Student Council 47: Carnival Queen 46: Hornets' Nest 46. 47; Editor of Hornets' Nest 47. 48: Speech Award 48; Hornets' Nest Award 48- Orchestra 49- 1st in Twirling 46. 48: 1st in E«temp Speech 48 Who’s Who 49. BILLY BARNARD Arnett 45: F. F. A. 46-49 Volley Ball 46. 47; District Treasurer of F. F. A. 48. 49. GWEN BARTLETT Band 47-49; Hornets Nest 45 49: Latin Club 46. 47: F. H. A. 49. MARY ANN BASHAM Phoenix, Arizona 48: F. H. A. 47- Pep Squad 46. 48: Choral Club 49; Cqrniyal Duchnss 48. BOBBY JOE BECK Latin Club 46: Crescent Staff 48. KENNETH BEVERLY Charter Member: Football 48- Basketball 49: Track 49 Baseball 49- Volley Ball 49-Choral Club 49. CAROLYN BLANKENSHIP Austin 46: Crescent Staff 48. 49: Pep Squad 46-48: Ready Writers 48: Spanish Club 47: Choral Club 49; Carnival Duchess 48. ERWIN BLUM Jonesboro 45: F. F. A. 46-49: F. F. A. Officer 49: Basketball 46, 47. SEN IORS OTTO BLUM BILLY CARL BRADLEY H. P. BROOKSHIRE JIMMY BYROM Jonesboro 45: F. F. A. 46-49: F. F. A. Officer 49: Volley Boll 46. 47: Softball 46. 47: Basketball 46. 47. Charter Member: Hornets’ Nest 47-49: Tennis 46-49: Football Mgr. 47: Football 48: Basketball 48 49: Track 9. 49; Volleyball 49: Baseball 49: F. F. A. 47; Latin Club 46. Football 47. 48: F. F. A. 45-47; Track 47-49. Charter Member: Band 45-49; F. F. A. 47: Tennis 45-48: Crescent Staff 48. 49: Pres. Freshman Class 46. DERRY JEAN CALDWELL Library Club 46: F. H. A. 46. 47: Speech 46. 47; Basketball 47. 48: Pep Squad 47. 48. FRANKIE LOU CHAMBERS Charter Member: F. H. A. 47; Pep Squad 47. 48: Choral Club 47-49: Basketball 48. 49. ALVIN DALE CLARY Charter Member: Speech Play 48: Band 46-49: Orchestra 46 49; F. F. A. 45. 46: Football 47. BILL DAVID COLLINS Charter Member Basketball 47-49: Tennis 46-49: Football 46-48- Volley Ball 49 Baseball 48. 49: Track 46-49: Choral Club 49- All-District Guard 48. SENIORS B. M. COLVIN Charter Member: Band 46-49 Orchestra 49: Hornets' Nost 48: Crescent Staff 49. MARTHA ANN COOK Turnersville 46: F. H. A. 46. 47. JOE DANIELS Charter Member: Football 46-48: Basketball 46-48: Tennis 46-48- Vollev Ball 46-48: Track 46-48- Choral Club 48: Football Capt. 48: Baseball 47. 48: Carnival King 48: Hornets' Nest 48: F. H. A. 46: F. F. A. 46-48. DAVID DAVIDSON Mound 47; Football 47. 48: Basketball 48. 49: Track 48. 49: Baseball 49: Volley Ball 49 . FRANCIS DAVIDSON Charter Member: Football 46-48: Basketball 46-48: Volley Ball 47. 48- Baseball 48: State Track Meet 48: Choral Club 49; F. F. A 46-49: F. H. A. 49: Jr. Favorite 48: All District Back 48: F. F. A. Officer 48: Basketball Capt. 49: Football Capt. 48. JOHNNIE EASLEY F. F. A. 48. 49. MARY BETH FEATHERSTON Arnett 44; F. H. A. 46-48 Jr. F. H. A. Degree 47; Chapter F. H A Degree 48: Basketball 47. 48: Home Nursing Course 47; Volley Ball 47 JEAN FRANKS Mountain 43: Football 47. 48: Basketball 48 49 Track 48 49: Baseball 49; Volley Bell 48. 49- Tennis 48. 49; Jr. Class Officer 47. r SENIORS PATRICIA MARIE FREEMAN Waco 49: Library Club 49; Choral Club 49. 1 HELEN MARIE GOOCH Arnett 43: F. H. A. 46-48: Choral Club 49; Library Cluo 48. 49. TERRY HANCOCK Charter Member; Band 46 49: F. F. A. 47. 48: Orchestra 46-49: Band Officer 49. JANIE RUTH HODEL Coryell City 45: Freshman Scholaship 46' Soph. Scholarship 47; Jr. Honor Student 48- History Award 48 One-Act Play 48 Hornets' Nes 49: Sr. Class Officer 49: Winning Fire Prevention Theme 49: Who’s Who 49. FRANKIE ANN HUGGINS Mound 47; Library Club 48. 49; F. H. A. 47. 48. ALLIE RUTH JONES Purmela 46: F. H. A. 47; Jr. F H. A Degree 47; Crescent Staff 49; Pep Squad 46-48: Library Club 49; Latin Club 46. BETTY ANN JONES Charter Member: Library Club 46- F. H. A. 47- Pep Squad 47 49; Choral C!uS 47-49- Basketball 48. 49. MARGARET ANN JONES Charter Member; Latin Club 46: Band 47-49; Hornets' Nes4 47. 48: Library Club 46- F. H. A. 47. 48; Tennis Oub 46-49- Majorette 49: Basketball 48; La tin Club Officer 46. SENIORS YVONNE FAYE JONES GENE KEMP San Antonio 48; Shorthard Pidcoke 45 Contestant 48: Hornets’ Nest 49: Choral Club 49- PeD Squad 49; Carnival Duchess 49. EVA LOU KING Plainview 47: Choral Club 47; Latin Club 47, 48: Pep Squad 48. 49; Jr. Scholarship 48: Student Council 49- Poultry Winner 49; Basketball 49-Who’s Who 49. EVELYN MARIE KNIGHT Purmela 45: Basketball 46-43: Pep Squad 46-48: F. H. A. 46-48: Home Nursinq Course 47. 48: Volley Ball 47. 48: Baseball 47. 48: Library Club 48. 49: Ready Writer 48. NETA KNOX Odessa 42: F. H A. 46. 47; Jr. F. H. A. Degree 47; Pep Squad 48. LILLIAN LARY Arnett 45: F H. A. 45-47; Basketball 45. 46: F. H. A. Officer 46: Pep Squad 46. 47; Declaimer 47-49: Band 47. 48-Library Club 47. 48: Cheerleader 49: Speech Club 48: Hornets’ Nest 48. 49; Carnation Announcer 48. _ RAE JUAN LEE Charier Member: Sr. Favorite 49: Sr. Officer 49: Jr. Favorite 48: Jr. Officer 48: Best All-Round 49: Who’s Who 49 Orchestra Soloist 49; Crescent Staff 49 Hornets' Nest 48: Student Council Officer 48, 49; Choral Club 47-49: Pep Squad Pres. 48. 49. DOROTHY McCARVER Turnersville 47: Basketball 48. 49: Basketball Sweetheart 49: F. H. A. 48. 49: Jr. F. H. A. Degree 48: Pop Squad 47. 48: Volley Ball 48: Chap. F. H A. Degceo 49; Softball 48. BILLY McCORKLE Bond 46-49; Orchestra 46-49; F.F.A. 46. 47; Tennis 47, 48; Hornets Nest 49; Student Council 49. JAMES McGLOTHLIN Ewing 42; F. H. A. 49; Basketball 49. MARY MARTIN Pearl 44; F. H. A. 47. 48: Jr. F. H. A. Degree 47; Chop. F H A. Degree 48: Home Nursing Course 48: Library Club 47-49; Sec Library Club 49; Pep Squad 47. 48; Volley Ball 48. 49: Softball 48. 49: Basketball 48. 49. JACK MITCHELL Harmon 46: Track 47; F. F. A. 47-49; F. F. A. Reporter 49. EARNEST MOORE Pecos 45: Football 47. 48; Track 48. 49; Baseball 48. 49; Basketball 48. 49 KATHRYN MUELLER Plainview 47; F. H. A. 46-48: Basketball 48. 49; Pep Squad 47, 48: Home Nursing Course 48; Jr. F. H. A. Degree 48: Volley Ball 48. 4 MAGGIE ELLEN MUSIC Pearl 43: Editor of Crescent 49; Crescent Staff 48. 49; Pep Squad 47-49: Student Council 49: Pep Squad Officer 49: Latin Club Officer 46: 8asketb3ll 48: F. H. A .48: Volley Ball 48: Choral Club 49. DELMER NEUMAN Coryell City 46: Football 47. 48: Track 48. 49: Baseball 48. 49. SENIORS Basketball 49: Volley Ball 48. Alhambra. California 48: Cres- cent Staff 49; F. H. A. Officer 49: Speech Club 48: Hornets' Nest 48. Waco 48. Football 47. 48: Track 48. 49? Basketball 49: Baseball 49: Volley Ball 48. 49: Tennis 48: Sr. Favorite 49- Student Council 49; Most Valuable football player 48 Who’s Who 49: Best All-Round 49. BELVA PATTERSON Charter Member: Band 46. 47; La in Club 46 47; Freshman Favorite 47; Pep Squad 48: Hornets' Nest 48. 49: Tennis 47. 48: Library Club 48. 49: Student Council 48. 49. LELA BETH PHILLIPS Osage 42: Basketball 46. 48: Volley Ball 46. 48: F. H. A. 45-47; Jr. F. H. A. Degree 46; Chap. F. H. A. Degree 47: Pep Squad 48: Home Nursinq Course 46. WAYNE PRICE Ewinq 1 Football 46 49- Football Mqr. 48 Baskotball 46-49; Basketball Ma . 48- Volley Ball 46-49- Baseball 48 • Tfjfk 46 49 Choral Club 49- F. H. A. 46 FRED RATTAN Arnett 44: F. F. A. 45 46 Baseball 4$. SENIORS JULIETTE RATTAN F. H. A. 46. 47: Basketball 47. 48: Softball 48: Speech 48. ROSA LEE RICHTER Coryell City 45: Soph. Honar Student 47: Basketball 48 -49; Volley Ball 48. 49; Playground Ball 48. 49. NETA JEAN ROGERS Charter Member; Band 47-49: Band Officer 48: Band Sweetheart 49; Pres. Soph. Class 47; Carnival Duchess 48. 4i: Orchestra 49: Hornets Nest 48; Crescent Staff 49: Library Club 46: Latin Club Officer 46: Who's Who 49: F. H. A. 48. BOBBIE SCHAUB BETTY MARIE RUSSELL Slater 44; Soph. Class Officer 47- Pep Squad 47. 48: F. H. A. 48: Basketball 48, 49: Carnival Duchess 49; Crescent Staff 49: Cheerleader 49; Latin Club Officer 46: Volley Ball 48: Who's Who 49. Charter Member: Pep Squad 48: F H. A. 47-49: Jr. F. H. A. Deqree 47: Chap. F. H. A. Deqree 48: Home Nursing Course 47 PAT SCHAUB Charter Member: F. H. A. 49: P p Squad 46: Band 48. 49: Hornets' Nest 48. 49. JO ANN SELLERS Kerrvilie 41: Pep Squad 47; Cheer Leader 48: Head Cheer Leader 49: Basketball 47: Crescent Staff 48. 49; Choral Club 49: Carnival Duchess 49: Football Sweetheart 49: Tennis Club 46: Who's Who 49. GLADYS MARIE SHIRLEY Mountain 41: F. H. A. 47. 48: Jr. F. H. A. Degree 47; Chap. F. H. A. Degree 48: Home Nursing Course 48: 2nd Place Ready Writers 48: Basketball 47. 48: Crescent Staff 49. SENIORS BARBARA WAYNE CLARENCE SMITH SMITH Temple 46: Band 47-49; Bard Officer 49; Carnival Duchess 49: Tennis 47-49: 1st Dist. Jr. Singles 47: Hornets’ Nest 48: Sec. Student Coun- cil 48: Sr. C ass Officer 49 Crescent Staff 49; Carnival Queen 49: Who's Who 49. W. K. TRAMMELL Event 48: Football 48: Basketball 49: Volley Ball 49: Baseball 49: Track 49. CHARLES E. WALKER Charter Member: Football 48: Mgr. Basketball 49- Track 49- Tennis 45: Band 45 49 Band Officer 49: Orchestra 47. 48: Sr. Class Officer 49: F. F. A. 47-49; Crescent Staff 49. MAE DELL SMITH McGregor 45: Jr. F. H. A. Degree 47; F. H. A. 45-47: Chap. F. H .A. Degree 48 FRANCES STOVALL SPENCE Pearl 48: F. H. A. 48: F. H. A. Officer 48. SENIORS DOROTHY WALTERS Band 47-49: F. H. A. 47, 4 Library Club 49: F. H. A. Officer 49. GLENN WHARTON U. S. Navy 46-48: Coach's Football Assistant 48. CHARLES ZEIGLER Charter Member; Honor Student 46: F. F. A. 47-49; F. F. A. Officer 48. 49; Jr. Class Pres. 48: Sr. Class Pres. 49: Crescent Staff 49: Who’s Who 49; Student Council 49. JUANELLE TUBBS Postgraduate Student AND NOW WE SEE THEM AS THEY WERE THEN I. Robert Painter 2. Betty Russell 3. Yvonne Jones 4. David Davidson 5. Margaret Ann Jones 6. Rae Juan Lee 7. Frances Spence 8. Allie Ruth Jones 9. Eva Lou King 10. Dale Clary II. Pat Schaub 12. Billy McCorkle 13. Rosa Lee Richter 14. Gladys Owens 15. Martha Ann Cook 16. Carolyn Blankenship 17. Maggie Ellen Music 18. Betty Ann Jones 19. Charles Zeigler 20. Neta Jean Rogers 21. Bobbie Schaub 22. Neta Knox 23. Jo Ann Sellers 24. Frankie Lou Chambers 25. Charles Edgar Walker 26. Barbara Smith 27. Derry Jean Caldwell 28. Helen Gooch 29. Evelyn Knight 30. Wayne Price. Seated here are the popular Junior Sponsors: Mrs. Meharg, Mrs. Lowrey, Mrs. Cook, and Mr. Raley. W. A. Holt Floy Gene Homan Hal Hopson Rex Hopson Walter Jones Laverne Kellerman JUNIORS Helen Knapp W. J. Knox Harold Lehrmann Elsie Mae Lengefeld Betty Lofland J. L. McCarver JUNIORS v'O h; M Jean Magee Mahlon Massingill Lew Weldon Meeks Ranzell Mee!:s Mary Jane Moore Sam Myers Lynda Newton Faye Nell Nolte Helen Nottingham JUNIORS Alice Gray Paxton Luwin Perryman Robert Powell These are our sophomore sponsors: Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Bates, Miss Halbrook and Mrs. Leaird. SOPHOMORES Sandra Adams Mary E. Adkins Earl Wade Allen Billy Anderson Irvin Curt Apel Jack Baize Kenneth Bartlett Bernice Barton Lewis H. Berry Norma Jean Beverly Weldon Blackstock Doyle Blanchard SOPHOMORES Vera Mae Buckner Peggy Burt Bobbie Dean Clary Yvonne Cohagan Nelta Faye Colvin Ann Combest Bobbie Jean Comer Barbara Cowart Carolyn Culbert Bobby Curry Norma Jean Curry Anita Davidson Carl Edwards Reva Featherston Sandra Flentge 0 Sonny Gilmore Betty Jane Glaze Curtis Gohlke Betty Graham Lanelle Graham Faye Hackney Charles Haferkamp John Hammil Joyce Lynn Hartwick Sarah Ann Hunter Mattie M. Ingram Bobbie Ray Jackson SOPHOMORES Lela Beth Jayroe Bobby Jones Valine Jones DeLores Laverne Keeton Bernard Knapp H. M. Lam Rita Joy Lee Sarah Lovejoy ‘Vondell McBeth Ann McClellan Geneva McLeroy Maurice Magee Jo Ann Marshall Verna Martin Theresa Maxwell SOPHOMORES Robert Earl Meeks Leo Meyers Roger Miller Clarence Murry, Jr. Dwaine Necessary Charles W. Niemeier Patricia Painter Ray Payne Kylene Perkins Lane Poston Doris Price Thomas Rauschenberg Evan Roberts Miller Robinson Imogene Rueter SOPHOMORES Billy Voss Pat Voss Elwood Walker Tommy Wallace John Terry Ward Julia Warren FRESHMEN George Bertrand Floyd Bond Bobbie Boyd Billy Burt Robert Earl Carothers Neoma Cathey Francis Collins Jane Copeland Walter Davidson Opal Dooley Wynell Faubion Mary Helen Featherston Lila Garcia Lavetta Gilchrest Carl Grubb James Guimarin Charles Joe Hale Billy Henson Mary Alice Herring Neva Ann Hopson James Jackson Gordon Jones Raymond Jones Winnie Belle Jones FRESHMEN Bobby Latham Gip Lovejoy Kermit McCarver Barbara McLeroy Virginia Ruth McLeroy Louise Marshall Rufus Maxwell Willena Melton Barbara Merritt Darlene Moore Billy Ray Moreland Leo O'Neal Naomi Yvonne Osborn Vera Pearce Phyllis Lane Perryman O Neal Reneau David Sellers Donald K. Sharp Bonnie Beryl Smith Gordie Lee Stagner Billy Guyon Taylor George Tubbs Charles Luke Walker B. W. Walters WHEN WERE SWEET SIXTEEN RAE JUAN LEE ROBERT PAINTER NEVA ANN HOPSON BILLY MORELAND RAE JUAN LEE ROBERT PAINTER THE KING AND QUEEN OF FUN Queen Barbara of the House of Smith and King Joe of the House of Daniels Princess Jean of the House of Hi and Prince Guy of the House of Davidson representing the junior class. Prince Clarence of the House of Murray and Princess Wanda of the House of Russell from the sophomore class. Her Majesty, Queen Barbara, rules over the Royal Court of Fun. WHO'S Dorothy Ayers has made a definite place for herself in G. H. S., both as an efficient drum major and as editor of the Hornets' Nest. Among Janie Ruth Hodel’s admirable talents are a cooperative spirit, dependability, and initiative. Energetic and fun loving, Ree Juan Lee, with her ready smile and tireless worlc, rates high with the student body and faculty. Senior favorite and best all-round, Robert Painter is an outstanding football player and commendable student. WHO Capability and cheerfulness are Neta Jean Rogers' outstanding traits. She is one of the leaders in many activities. Barbara Smith s attractive and friendly manner has gained her many lasting friends in Gates-v■ lie High. Because of her bubbling personality and vivacious smile, popular Jo Ann Sellers is always the center of a cheerful atmosphere. With her pleasing appearance and quick smile. Betty Russell has contributed much to the life of our school. Charles Zeigler has proved his popularity and leadership by being chosen president of the iun-ior and senior classes in succession. JO ANN SELLERS Football NETA JEAN ROGERS Band DOROTHY McCARVER Basketball WANDA RUSSELL F. H. A. SQUAD Back Cac'a Cotton Davidson Back Captain Joe Daniels Guard Captain Bill Collins Managers Dub Holt, Robert Meeks, and Trueitt Spence pack the equipment for the McGregor game. „%c )0'sVV V ®Y - -'1 cert « Gatesville Beats Waco Kittens For asy 21-6 Victory the Waco Kittens ir Th” Jr Bruising Joe Daniels mates a touchdown at West, with the i.nals set (no I GATESvi’ 'i) STRMGH BATE oATES l-VEH et '« TESVn,.E On,. 0 .J � � 11 Q, 1(,S J a 5 GA1 0£V; p Horn - a h, , __ .iTTSVlt :. rackettesvilu 23 . or . v S. cubs whipr rA.Tr.S 'VE v,orne's trSUv .ATESVILDE. Oct. 9-S oc V ST- Oc, r.e .9.a’esp nth”f ’5 to • It?”f:LneL' ATS-VikWn?� Vwfn Mor, ■ra VSto? «‘« 1 tilt The here F-rme'OaJwviUe «j-- i9.A Wln Kton nvtihcir ,h’r M remainir ubs n a District prirtn' ir winmnn va tt with a 59-6 rieri 20-7. nnels SPL —■ 'hked vv0 'strict t End Bruce Baize Back Delmer Neuman End Lew Weldon Meeks End Bill Bradley game with Hamilton HAMILTON BULLDOGS AND GATESVILLE TIE , HAMILTON, Nov. 12—SPI___The Hamilton Bulldog! battled th« fa- ! vored Gatesville Hornet to a 13- ! 13 deadlock here Thursday after. oon in the ar Ml “Cowtjell Clf ■nlltoe Back David Davidson Center Kenneth Be Tackle Guy Davidson High-stepping Cotton Davidson makes first Coaches Name District 19 All-Star Team for 1948 down in the McGregor game. FIRST TEAM ORACE TALYOR, Itasca __________________________ .. End LOUIS KRAMR, West ________________________________ End DARRELL WHITE, McGregor ________________________Tackle JOE GOODE, La Vega _____________________________Tackle THOMAS GRIFFITH, La Vega_________________________Guard BILL D. COLLINS, Gatesville_,____________________Guard ELDON JANUARY, La Vega__________________________Center BOBBY HARDING, McGregor__________________________Back BOBBY BROOKS, La Vega.------------------------- Back MELVIN BRYANT, La Vega____________________________Back FRANCIS DAVIDSON, GatesviUe-----------------------Back Guard Steve Cook Tackle Robert Carothers Tackle Bennie Edmondson SCORES BOYS' BASKETBALL SCORES Gatesville 15 Gatesville 39 Gatesville 29 Gatesville 9 Gatesville 30 Gatesville 16 Gatesville 21 Gatesville 20 Gatesville 35 Gatesville 39 Gatesville 56 Gatesville 42 Gatesville 24 Gatesville 45 Gatesville 37 Gatesville 48 Gatesville 52 Gatesville 39 Gatesville 40 Gatesville 25 Coaches Mitchell and Edwards Lampasas 23 Clifton ..... ... 6 McGregor . 2 Lampasas 29 Lamcasas 34 Turnersvilie 14 Pampa 47 Gcldthwaite 27 Hamilton 19 Brioos 24 Clifton 10 Goldthwaite 19 Lampasas 35 Waco Tech 14 Midway 29 McGreoor 24 C'lfton 15 Pear1 30 Waco Tech 12 McG ego 34 BASKETBALL SOUAD OF 49 Managers.Wayne Price and Charles Walker take care of the casualties. CAPTAIN COTTON DAVIDSON Guard BILLY ANDERSON Guard BILL COLLINS Guard JEAN FRANKS Center Bill Bradley chalks up another two points DUB HOLT against McGregor. Forward ROBERT PAINTER Guard BRUCE BAIZE Guard GIRLS' BASKETBALL SCORES Gatesville 15 Gatesville 34 Gatesville 17 Gatesville 34 Gatesville 37 Gatesville 36 Gatesville 37 Gatesville 21 Gatesville 33 Gatesville 46 Gatesville 21 Gatesville 34 Gatesville 19 Gatesville 50 Gatesville 48 Gatesville 22 Gatesville 18 Gatesville 16 Coach Geraldine Duncan SCORES Bynum 32 Oglesby 36 Rogers 19 Oglesby 6 Pearl 16 Crawford 14 Rogers 26 Jonesboro 30 Hamilton 12 Clifton 8 Oglesby 20 Midway 21 Turnersville 13 Clifton 18 Oglesby 16 Evant 9 Jonesboro 27 Oglesby 21 BASKETBALL SQUAD OF '49 Margaret Evetts and Nadine McCarver, managers, prepare for a trip. CAPTAIN ELSIE LENGEFELD HELEN NOTTINGHAM Forward Guard DOROTHY McCARVER Forward MARY MARTIN Guard FAYE NECESSARY Guard MARGARET NECESSARY Forward MARTHA BLACKMAN Forward BERNICE NECESSARY Guard LELAN SIMS Forward JOYCE THOMPSON Guard KATHRYN MUELLER Forward BOBBIE GILLILAND Guard GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION A well-rounded athletic program is scheduled for the girls in G. H. S. They have fun tumbling, pitching horseshoes, and playing games—volley ball, baseball, tennis, and soccer. Classes in calisthenics are taught. We are fortunate in having such excellent facilities for athletics. BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION All types of boys' athletics are carried on during the year. In P. E. the boys take part in tumbling, basketball, boxing, shot put, and volley ball. They wrestle and pitch horseshoes. The whole community takes pride in the physical training provided for our students. 3HUUUL, HAUL, TH3E €A3W’S ALL MERE ,. '5n,vo 60® w 9,a bo . � v . Se e. b o a k W- J- tba'S - -VC. o' Madge Music has had the time of her life editing the annual, though a lot of work was included. Business Staff, Betty Harper, Pat Gilmer, and Gilbert Colvin, seem to be taking their work very seriously. A mixture of everything but absolutely necessary are Charles Walker, Sports Editor; Jimmy Byrom, Photographer; Carolyn Blankenship, Literary Editor; Rae Juan Lee, Picture Copy Editor; and Jim Osborn. Assistant Typist. Staff Assistants Laura Way, Alice Paxton, and Kent Biffle, Betty Russell, and B. M. Colvin Jean Hix have gained lots of experience for next assisted with the art work in this year book, year. Mrs. Anderson is considered one of the crowd by the annual staff who could not have done without her. pr0fif ;Und00b 9 er, td; Our drum major, Dorothy Ayres, Walter Hix and Jo Lynn Skelton gives us some fancy twirling. as mascots add pep to the band. On the march before a game. Always ready to serve the school and town, our band is tops. HORNETS Editor Dorothy Ayres looks over the copy. Mrs. Leaird, the sponsor, smiles for the photographer. CHEERLEADERS Cheer Leaders in action: Betty Russell, Lillian Lary, Head Cheer Leader, Jo Ann Sellers, Jane Copeland, and Carolyn Culbert. PEP SQUAD Our Pep Squad is always ready to back our team. The Choral Club, under the direction of Miss Halbroolt, has made quite a name for itself this year. ORCHESTRA The Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Raley, adds enjoyment to our social affairs. F. H . A. These girls show their president Jim Osborne how to cut a shirt. The sixth period officers decorate for Halloween. some. Learning to survey will come in handy later on. This complicated looking machine is for pipe threading. Plowing is natural farm work and these boys know how. STUDENT COUNCIL Our student council, headed by Robert Painter, standing at left, works for the betterment of the entire school. LIBRARY CLUB These girls enjoy working with Mrs. Bailey in the new library. Gosh, that football workout today in the August sun was sure tough. Dear Diary, The first meeting of the Annual Staff was fun. Ideas are really beginning to hatch. There was a mob getting books and I almost gave up! Registration is in full swing; what courses should I take? Even the Sophomores seem to have their troubles, Diary. Today at our first assembly we got acquainted with Mr. McKamie. I think we're going to like The Seniors elected their class officers without much argument. Another pep rally today, Diary. That band We painted our streets last night, a regular music really gives us school spirit. Thursday night occurrence. The coach was tense tonight when he sent The boys on the bench are generally in just Damon in. as much sfra;n as ones p|ayjng The Pep Squad's football players were ex hausted after that exciting game. Our pep-squad always backs the Hornet through thick and thin. 1899 Jody clowned at pep rally as Clem. She got a lot of laughs. A clown and a great opera singer entertained us at a pep rally. The Cheer Leaders decorated the goal posts this afternoon for the football game. They do it every Friday. The boys got their new G jackets, and they enjoyed showing them off. Our sore spot from the La Vega game was easier after our big triumph over McGregor. The football fans voted Robert the team's most valuable player. He s really proud. Can you blame him, Diary? When the all district team was announced, Bill David and Cotton had reason for big smiles. Cotton put Gatesville on the map by winning all-state honorable mention in football. The Gatesville Messenger came today and took pictures of the candidates for Carnival Queen, Diary. You should have seen Mr. Pruitt's face when Katherine Hepburn (alias Sandra) cornered him at the Soph program. For the benefit of the Soph candidate Mary Earl did a clever imitation of Margaret O'Brien. The senior one-act play Who Gets the Car Tonight?'' was a sure hit. The votes are rolling in for Barbara. Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Meharg really cut some cute capers today, Diary, to the tune of Turkey In the Straw '. You should have seen our The Seniors had posters to English II teacher today, help make Barbara queen. Diary. She was all dressed up in her best bib and tucker. The homemaking girls sent lovely gifts to the World Christmas Festival, for needy people. We all enjoyed getting out of class to practice for the Coronation. There was a great deal of enthusiasm and a lot of tickets sold for the Senior's candy raffle. The Seniors really had a nice Thanks giving program today, Diary. 1949 We ordered our annuals today; there really was a rush. There always seems to be a big crowd on the tennis court. We should have some champions. We were proud of our poultry show winners, Bobby, Eva Lou and Morris. You should have seen their champion chickens. Rae Juan and Jody did their share in decorating the halls for Christmas. Santa didn’t overlook the library girls, Diary. The officers of the Student Council made plans for the year in our new library. % After the rush everyone settles down to enjoy himself. The gossip that circulates around G. H. S. usually starts in the lounge. Mr. Bates explained the drill press to some of the F. F. A. boys. It looked complicated to me, though. Patsy twists everybody's arm to make him buy a ribbon. The chemistry class had both fun and difficulty in performing their experiment this morning. The Green Hands are figuring out their plan of strategy for the year. Typing class includes a lot of work, Diary, but we all enjoy it. 1949 1899 There is always a big rush in the cafeteria around twelve. Our whole track team gets busy on spring days, but some of the boys work out all during the year. The library is a very busy place, Diary; we all enjoy checking out books. Mr. McKamie gives us lots of helpful advice, and we appreciate it, too. Mr. Cole is the handy man around G. H. S. We met Coach’s new assistant at assembly today, Diary. All the girls' hearts went pitty-pat. The band members hook their music seriously today, for once. David and Douglas never pass up the candy shack. Straight skirts are really a handicap in the daily rush to the cafeteria. Gee, it was cold when everything froze over, but Bennie didn't even mind. The F. F. A. boys expect great results from their incubator. Poor Bookie doesn't have a chance where Neta and Barbara are concerned. 1949 In the drugstore Jean Hix and Betty Harper tried to divert Jean Franks from his usual companion, a funny book. Rae Juan, Jane and Dorothy add a lot to the orchestra. The Seniors were entertained by Dorothy's little twirlers. Everybody struggled over the midterms. Even Joe Ellis concentrated for a change. These are the lucky members of Who's Who. They all look happy. Don't they. Diary. These kids almost made Who's Who. They were proud runners up. A week $ holiday was declared for Elementary School when a big crack appeared. The high school boys examined our building with high hopes. Ann tried to get an icicle off the band house and nearly fell out of the window in the attempt. Six below zero! Two days holiday! Oh, what fun! Cotton and Burr made all-tournament team at Lampasas. Snow! Billy Me made a direct hit en-route to band. Boxers, Diary, no less! Ranzel Meeks won in the Golden Gloves, high school heavy weight division: and Charles Ha-ferkamp drew a split decision in the first match. 1949 CRESCENT BOOSTERS A P Food Store—James Wilkinson, Mgr. Alvis-Garner Company Amicable Life Insurance—Colgin Agency Andy's Auto Service Arnold Electric Company Ashby Brothers—Magnolia Products Baize, Dr. C. U. Barnes, W. F. and J. F.—Lumber Company Bauman's Clover Farm Grocery Beverly, C. A. Bill's Cafe Blair, R. E. Boyer Hotel Britain's Barber Shop Britain's Garage Brown's Gin Brown, J. D., Jr. Brown, J. O. Brown, Dr. John T. Brown, Robert W. Buckhorn Cafe—Allen and Dickie Cameron Lumber Company Cinderella Beauty Shop Chapman, Dr. J. C. City Drug Company Clark Produce and Feed Store Community Public Service Compton, Howard S. Cooper Grocery Company Coryell County News Coryell N. F. L. A. Crawford Grocery Cross, R. B. Curry Grocery Daniel's Poultry and Eggs Davis, Bert Davis, H. B.—Variety Store Dixie Service Station Doughty's Studio Drakes Furniture Company Ellis, A. W. Evant Gas and Butane Plumbing Company Farmers Mutual Fire Association Federated Store First Baptist Chuch, C. A. Morton, Pastor Flentge's Drug Store Ford's Service Station Forrest Beauty Shop Foster Drug Fowler, O. L. The publishing of an annual takes more than brains and hardwork. Financial backing is also essential. Listed below are our Crescent Boosters, without whose helpful boost we could not succeed in publishing a yearbook. We extend to them our most heartfelt thanks, hoping that they get a small inkling of how much they have helped us. Read the roster carefully: the school is deeply indebted to them: they are indeed your friends. Frank's Watch Repair Frozen Food Locker Gatesville Commission Company Gatesville Drug Company Gatesville Ice Company Gatesville Messenger Gatesville Seat Cover and Canvas Shop Gill's Ice Cream Gilmore Oliver Company Goodrich, B. F., Company Graham, J. R.—Lumber Company Graham's Sewing Machine Shop Graham, W. P. Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Hair Barber Shop Hale Seed Company Hall, Dr. T. M. Hamilton, Dr. J. H. Hanna, Joe Hensler, Paul—Resident Engineer Hilltop Grocery Hinesley's Cleaners Hite, Earl—Diamond Photo Art Hir, O. N., Oil Company Hix, W. T., Company Hiway Garage Hodges, George R. and Sons Hollingsworth Feed Mill Holt Laundrylux Huckaby, D. C.—Real Estate Ivy and White Service Station Jackson, Horace Johnnie's Shoe Shop Johnson, Rev. Floyd E. Jones and Bradford Motor Company Jones , E. W., Jr.—Used Cars Jones, Dr. K. R. Jones, Troy Kendrick and Davidson Insurance Kindrick, M. B. Koch, Gus A.—Grocery L and L Hotel Leaird's Department Store Lee Barber and Button Shop Little, Ollie Lone Star Gas Company Lovejoy, Eiland Lovejoy, Elliot Lowrey's Clinic McClellan, Hurl—Post Master McClendon, Carl McCorkle, Ernest—Allis-Chalmers Dealer McCoy, B. E., Grocery Magnolia Service Station Martin's Cleaners Maxwell, U. D.—Laundry Mayes Radio and Maytag Company Mears, Tom R. Meeks Cate and Drive In Miller Motor Company Miller, George Miller, Jim Modern Cleaners Morse, Jack Murray, Floyd National Bank of Gatesville Neeley's Cabinet Shop Nolte Garage Odom Grocery Owens, B. E. Painter, George B.—Real Estate Painter, J. A.—Insurance Pearce Grocery Perry Brothers Phillip's Grocery Pollard and Sellers Barber Shop Post Oak Courts Poston, W. E. and Company Powell Chevrolet Company Powell Supply Company Powell, R. E., Hardware Store Ray, Dr. Otis C. Re-Nu Dry Cleaners Rhoads, U. L.—New and Used Cars Rogers, Curt—Garage Rutherford, Will Sadler, E. L.—Variety Store Sadler, Wade Schaub, G. P. Scott Motor Company Scott, Morton and Son Sharp, E. M. Sims, H. B. Sims Radio Service Skelton, Joe Smith, Evan J. Sprinkle, J. W. State Road Machine Shop State Road Service Station Stillman's Ltd. Stinnett, L. M. Stone, Clois D. Texas Company Thomson, Louis Toogood's Turner, C. D.—Service Station U. S. Army and Air Force Recruiting Service Waddill Candy Company Walker Motors Inc. Ward and Cummings—Insurance and Loans Ward, Dr. J. C. Ward's Jewelry Washburn's Garage White Auto Store White and Brown, Insurance Williams, Dr. T. R. Winfield Hatchery and Mattress Factory Witcher, J. M. Wright's Home and Auto Store Zeigler, Floyd OUT OF TOWN BOOSTERS Ber Chemical Company, Inc. Dallas, Texas Griggs Equipment Company Belton, Texas Hubby-Reese Company, Inc. Waco, Texas John Sexton and Company Chicago, Illinois Pearcy's Fine Food Products Temple, Texas Pure Milk and Ice Cream Company Waco, Texas Simmon’s Produce Company McGregor, Texas Waco Typewriter Company Waco, Texas TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY P. O. Box 597 63 20 Denton Dr. DALLAS, TEXAS %