H B Plant High School - Panther Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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January Class History Our history as a unit of Plant High School ended on Tuesday, January 10, 1939, but as we go forth into the busi- ness world, academic world, and pro- fessional world to be as successful there as the individuals of our class have been at Plant, we shall always reserve these pleasant memories of our high school classmates. We, the class of January 1939, first entered Plant’s portals as bewildered and terrified “rats” in the spring of 1936. However, it was not long before we began to realize that Plant was not a scary place; we be- gan to feel that we were an integral part of the student body and that we must share in all of its activities. As sophomores we elected Billy Poage as president, Dorothy Sigman as vice- president, and Jackson Miller as secre- tary. We were represented in Panther- illa IX by Lady Dorothy Sigman and Lord Billy Poage as sixth maid and courtier, respectively. When we entered our Junior year, we again elected Billy Poage to serve capa- bly as president, Jimmy Brooker was elected vice-president and Betty Ware, secretary. The royal court of Panther- illa K was graced by the presence of Lady Dot Sellers as fourth maid and Lord Bobby Stephens as fourth courtier. When we attained the dignity of grand and mighty seniors, we chose Autrey Millsap as president. To support him in office we also elected Bill Adams ARMIN SMITH, President, JANE Rotn, Secretary; B1LL ANDER- son, Vice-President. as vice-president and Dot Sellers as sec- retary. We were again represented soc- ially in Pantherilla XI by Lady Dot Sellers and Lord Bobby Stephens; this time as second maid and courtier, re- spectively. As the highest class in Plant High School, we, in our Senior A year, were accorded the privilege of nominating the president and vice-president of the student body from our midst. The entire school chose Rex King as presi- dent and Dot Sellers as vice-president of the Stu- dent Council. We have provided the athletic department of Plant with many good athletes during our so- journ here. Jimmy Bax- endale, Bobby Stephens, Jack Hilburn, Charles McBride, J. B. Timmerman, Armin Smith, Robert Tucker and Wil- lis Carpenter were all outstanding in the sports held in the school. The fifteen percent of our class who were members of the National Honor Society were Dot Sellers, Mary Anna Hampton, Jack Hilburn, Wilma An- drews, Charles Matthews, Cecilia Perry, Dot Sigman, and Bette Foster. Such are the records that the January graduating class of 1939 have made at Plant High School. We are justly proud of them and we are sure that Plant will be proud of us and of the records that we intend to make through ourselves for our school in the world we now face, thus proving the ideals implanted in us while students at Plant High School. = Page sixteen

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January (lass ANDERSON, HARRIS BILL “siti” Not only is Bill wise—he’s handsome too. P. H. R. 36; Secretary Home Room 38; Track 37; R.O.T.C. Corpo- ral, Sergeant; Trafic Committee; Lunch Committee; Grounds Com- mittee; School Affairs Committee; Vice-President Senior A Class; Hi-Y. ANDREWS, WILMA SUMMERS Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low; an excellent thing in women. Honor Society; Quill and Scroll; Grounds Committee; Library Assistant; Pep Squad. BEDDARD, HENRY CLAY Modesty becomes a young man. BROOKER, JIMMIE WARREN Some claim he is bashful—some doubt it. Hi-Y; President’s Cabinet; Chairman Trafic Committee; Class Day Committee; Banquet Committee; Pep O’ Plant Reporter. CASTRO, EDDIE “ep” His worth can be fully appreciated. CARPENTER, GEORGE WILLIS “Monte” Sir, I am a true labourer; I earn that I get, get that I wear; owe no hate, envy no man’s happiness. Football; Track; Letter Club; Pep O’ Plant Reporter; Basketball; Golf; R.O.T.C. CROSBY, CHARLES FRANK I dare do all that may become a man; who dares do more is none. FARRAR, GRACE She looks as clear as morning roses washed with dew. Quill and Scroll; President’s Cabinet; Home Room Secretary; Pep O’ Plant Staff; Banquet Committee. FOSTER, WILLIAM HILLARD “ILL” He cannot flatter,—he, an honest mind and plain,—he must speak truth. GOODE, REX DAVID Contented and happy is he, without a care in the world. Page seventeen