Greenville High School - Vespa Yearbook (Greenville, MS)

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By 1930 Greenville's population had grown to 14,807. Greenville Port Terminal and the present Police Station were built in 1931. Mr. Forrest Murphy became super- intendent of Greenville's schools in 1932. Hodding Carteris Delta Star bought out the Democrat Times in 1938 becoming The Delta Democrat Times. In 1940 Greenville's 20,892 people cele- brated the erection of the Greenville-Lake Village Bridge. 1941 saw the beginning of the towboating industry and the coming of Greenville Air Force Base. In 1946 R. J. Koonce became superintendent of public schools. Greenville acquired her second radio station, WGVM, in 1948. During the 50,5 the spirit of industrializa- tion hit Greenville's 29,937 citizens. ln 1950 the County Education Fund was formed to help needy students further their education. The present Greenville High was constructed in 1954, when E. E. Bass School became crowded. In 1956 WDDT began broadcasting in Greenville. The 1960 census recorded a population of 41,502 people. That year, B. Hal Buc- hanan assumed the job of superintendent until 1965 when W. B. Thompson filled the office. GHS OPP. Winona 27 O Ruleville 33 0 Vicksburg 18 7 Cleveland 60 0 Belzoni 39 6 Greenwood 7 7 lndianola 13 7 Clarksdale 32 6 Leland 15 0 Moorehead 19 0 1929 was one of the many great years for Greenville High's Hornets! as-f f . .hw . , ftssazfsr.. . - Q., MANY CARS were abandoned on Main Street as waters flooded the streets in the spring of 1927. HYears come and go swiftly in this world of ours, so it is well to have some relic of the past. This book serves as a jewel on the outstretched fore- finger of time to remind us of the great throng of the GHS alumni who have gone before us. Some have passed their final exams, others have taken their places in the ranks of honorable citizens. Quite a number have adorned their chosen pro- fessions and risen to fame. This is a cherished jewel which reflects the glowing shine of the past and radiates that of the present.

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