Holt High School - Souvenir Yearbook (Holt, AL)

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THE SOUVENIR LOOKING BACKWARD We, who are graduating, have now reached the top of what seemed an almost insur- mountable mountain. As we look back over the four years spent in Holt, we realize the wealth of loyalty and care the teachers have given us and the many happy hours we have spent in this school. We have been taught to be cautious in words, courteous in actions, sincere in dealings with one another and countless other admirable traits which have become instilled in us that they have become a part of our character. The tasks have been many, the hours long, but with our work we have formed friendships that will remain with us always. To those who have given us this firm foundation to build our life upon, may your time and service be rewarded a hundred times. As we go forward in whatever field we should choose, may each of us realize the fulfillment of our efforts and show ourselves in the best service to the world. LOOKING FORWARD Every person has an ambition which he hopes to attain. Everyone has a desire to move onward and upward to the better things of life. So it is in school. When we -came into the first semester, as half-scared little fresh- men, we looked up to the seniors wishing we were in their place. By the time we were sophomores, we felt a little more confident of our ability in our own place. In our junior year, our thought was of soon becoming seniors. At last we are seniors and begin to look beyond our high school work to the future. Each student plans his work according to his liking. A large number of students plan to go to college and complete their education. Other students plan to plunge into the business world. Each student hopes to make good in his own way. If we only knew what the future holds in store for us, we could plan to that end. As it is, we must work toward our ambitions and strive to attain our ideals. We cannot see into the futureg but, if we look forward with a definite purpose in mind, this future will be a successful one. me Annual Page Sixteen

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HOLT HIGH SCHOOL PROPHECY As I sat in my pulpit in a church of Chicago, listening tu the music of the pipe organ, the familiar strains of My Faith Looks Up to Thee brought back pleasant memories of my happy school days. I remembered we use to sing that old song, it seemed like ages ago. I looked up and saw a figure that looked strangely familiar, and for a time, I thought I only imagined it. After my sermon I noticed the man waiting for me. As I approached him, I saw at once it was my former teacher of High School, Mr. Camp-not a teacher any longer but a famed doctor. We began discussing our school graduates, and since I had been corresponding with a number of them, our conversation revealed the following facts. Webster Parker, who was our ideal is head of the post office in Mobile. Hobson Chandler, who was quiet and sane is now the conductor on an East bound train. Peggy Johnston, who was sweet and gay is now head waiter in a Boston cafe. Carlton Montgomery, a handsome lad, is making Bob Taylor feel awful bad. Louise Duren, our jolly friend, is making Joan Bennett look like a has been. Naomi Pritchett, do you wonder about that, why she and Clyde have a nice little flat. Elna Emerson is teaching school, and boy, do her pupils mind her rule. Lonita Smith is a girl in white, she makes all her patients hurts feel light. Maurice Sayer is practicing law, and he's the best one you ever saw. Ray Keene is head of a big factory, and you can bet he's happy as can be. Melton Wheat, who was quiet in school is .now life guard at a big swimming pool. Felton Wheat, as a newspaper man, is writing stories about Ralph Swindal's swing band. Deramus Tant, a likeable guy, is giving radio announcing a try. Sybil Odom is Ted King's wife, and we just know she's enjoying her life. I saw B. Barnes the other day, and he now is head of the T. V. A. Beatrice Pritchett, who played the piano, now has a studio in Savannah. Hazel Landers has money and fame, and Flora Gamer, too, has made herself a name. Virgie Emerson, too, is a girl in white. David Wurm is manager of prize fights. Lawrence Estes, who used to swap clacker, is now in the dough and a night club backer. Wayne and Clyde in football went far, and Timmons, as a doctor, is sure to par. Virginia Moon is a fine little wife, and Velma Keene leads a stenographer's life. Kathleen Williams is teaching school, and James Crowder is making car tools. Mary Colvin, too, is a nurse, and Charlie is driving Elwood's hearse. Willie Mae started out as a clerk, now she is head of the whole blooming works. Gladys is a movie star, and Ola Mae Zeanah, as a stenog- rapher went far. Louise Johnston owns a dress shop, and Ruth Skelton as a model has reached the top. Sally is married, as happy as a lark, and Mae Brown is helping pupils get a start. George and Ray are rumiing a store, and Sterling Kizziah couldn't wish for more. Eva Pearl Hinkle, a crazy girl, is teaching the boys how to make their hair curl. Bonnie is on the Broadway stage, and they tell me she is quite the rage. Hugh Moon, who was always late, has a grand penthouse in New York State. Sam is still in radio work, and Lewis Hassell is a soda jerk. Ralph Collins is a chemist engineer, and Letitia is a poet dear. Vera is a hostess on a plane, and Ruth Smelley, as a nurse, has won great fame. After we finished this discussion, someone came in my study and told me that Dr. Camp was wanted on the phone. As I bade him goodbye, I brushed a tear from my eye and told him to come back really soon. I enjoyed very much recalling these happy memories of the past. J. R. BENNETT. of Tlzfrty-nine Page Fifteen

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