Hueytown High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Hueytown, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1925 volume:

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' — “1 Table of Contents ■book Classes BOOK II Societies book in Sports BOOK IF Miscellaneous jra I £TA® RETROSPECT 1925 Senior Class Officers President I 'ire-President Secret art - Treasurer I 'tiledict orian Sol utat orian . Hist aria n Prophet Clift orian Statistician ... Poe t .... Last U'ill and Testament Ernest Dyer Louise South Fay Salter Mabel Griffith Leonard Huey Leonard Huey Hazel Hyche Mabel Griffith Carol Porter Oscar Densmore Charlie Densmore FLOWER: Pose Puds COLORS: Hue and W hite MOTTO: Set i our target high; then slum! Ten RETROSPECT 1925 OLA CROWDER (Dimples) “.III that's host of dark and bright .Meet in her aspect and her eyes.” Pianist Zane Literary Society; Glee Club; La Circle Francais; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To let my conscience he. my guide. CHARLIE DENSMORE (Chink) “ Titles of honor add not to his worth, If 7 .o is himself an honor to his title. Hobson Literary Society; Joke Editor Retrospect; Football Team: Last Will and Testament; President Spanish Club ’24; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To get a job running a perpetual motion machine. MABEL GRIFFITH (Hon) “ The yueen of the world and child of the skies: Thy genius com mauds thee. President Ross Literary Society ’241 Secretary-Treasurer Glee Club: Re- porter Glee Club; Reporter Ross Society; Valedictorian; Giftorian Senior Class: H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To look like a doll, be street as honey, To marry a man with lots of mon ey. ERNEST DYER (Black Boy) “ The glass of fashion. and the mold of form The observed of all observers President Senior Class: President Glee Club; Secretary-Treasurer Jack-son Literary Society: Football team ’23. ’24; Baseball; Assistant Business Manager Retrospect; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To lire as long as I can and die when I can’t help it. Eleven i §gpYZiJX RETROSPECT 1 925 CECIL HOWTON (Ceaee) “Her tongue, has a tang, her humor no smart, With wh.irnsical genius she captures your heart. Ross Literary Society: Glee Club. Ambition: To put my troubles in a box, Shut the lid on tight, and laugh as the world• goes hy. ROBERT HOWARD (Dummy) ft, why should life all labor be? Let us (done. Jackson Literary Society: Foot- ball Team. '21, ’22, ’23. ’24: H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To do as I please. HAZEL HYCHE (Cindy) ' Friend mak ing, everywhere, Friend Jlading soul, It for the sun-shin e. Senior Class Prophet: President Ross Literary Society. ’25; Secretary-Treasurer. Ross Society ’24; Secretary-Treasurer, Spanish Club ’24; Glee Club. Ambition: To bounce over the rough ruts of life with a smile and a giggle. MAYNARD HUEY (daby) “He rises serene, resolute ami still, .hid calm and self possessed. Vice-President Hobson Literary Society. ’24; Glee Club: Football Team ’23, ’24; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To learn to talk' with my mouth without the aid of my hands. T teelvc r 6fte RETROSPECT 1925 RUBY KEY .S’ ; c has a voter of gladness, a smile, .hid eloquence of heath if. Ross Society; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: Whatever I ant to be a good one. LEONARD HUEY (Pete) Moderate, resolute, whole in himself— . common good. President Hobson Society, ’24; His torian Senior Class; Salutatorian Sen ior Class; Sport Editor Retrospect; Glee Club; “T” Club; H. H. S. A. A-Ambition: To not be afraid at Knights. ONA KNIGHT (Onie) Her sunny smile, her winsome ways .Ire more to us than all her knowledge. President Zane Society '25; Society Debator; La Circle Francais Club; “4 H” Club; Tennis Club; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To trust to fate. CARDEN JOHNSTON (Rough Hoy) He work's with all the zest of day. .hid takes all fortune equally. Secretary-Treasurer Jackson Society’24; Glee Club; T Club; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To run a single track 'mind. T hirtfen jg 1 RETROSPECT 1925 Mx� EUNICE McFERRIN (.Void) .In open hearted maiden, frank' and true. Vice-President Zane Society ’25; La Circle Francais; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To seek for what I find, and find what I seek. FRED McCLAIN (Freddie) Ureal thoughts, great feelings come to him, Like instincts, unairares. President Jackson Society, ’23; Football team ’21, ’22. ’23, ’24; Captain 23; Glee Club; La Circle Francais; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To he able to trove to the Loyal Order of Benevolent llohoes that the corners of a synare meal do not, hurt the stomach. SUSIE MOSLEY {(lay) “Look on her well Does she. seem formed to teach: Should you expect to hear this lady treacle. Ross Society; Glee Club; “4 H” Club; La Circle Francais; Cartoonist Retrospect 24, ’25; Tennis Club: H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To do anything that positively hare to and nothing more. CLARENCE MOSLEY “He has a will to hare his way. Jackson Society; Society Debator; Glee Club; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: Xot to get tied up in any bobbed hair entanglements. Fourteen rC9« m s RETROSPECT 1925 feu RUTH MOSLEY (Little Iiuth) Zealous, yet modest, innocent and free.. Zanc Society; Spanish Club; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition; To out talk Fay. HAROLD RITCH ( too ) Through calm and storm. He pursues the even tenor of his way. Secretary-Treasurer Jackson Society 23: H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To invent a noiseless soup consumer. CECIL PARSONS (Raby) Her winged spirit is feathered oft-times with Heavenly words. Ross Society ; Vice President La Circle Francais; Four H Club; Tennis Club: H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To use my ('reel' while fishing in life. FRANK ROPER (Roper) And still they gaze, and still the wonder grows, That one small head should carry all he knows. Vice-President Athletic Association '24; Vice-President Glee Club; Secretary-Treasurer Hobson Society '24; Cheer Leader ’23, ’24; La Circle Francais; “T” Club; Sport Editor Retrospect ’24; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To find why spent four years in high school. Fifteen 6ft RETROSPECT 1 FAY SALTER AY ) “She's brilliant ami happy, . nrl striving for fame Though breaking hearts at present is her game. Ross Society; Glee Club; Secretary-Treasurer Senior Class; Vice-President Spanish Club '24; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To go bark to the “never, never land“ ami always believe in “Brown-ies. GEORGE RUTLEDGE “The reason firm, the temperate will. Endurance, foresight, strength and skill. Jackson Society; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To leave some plain foot- prints. INEZ SALTER (Zeni) “In her greatness is combined a h a ppy d is post t ion. Ross Society; Spanish Club ’24; Tennis Club; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To make the best of my golden opport a n it ies. CAROL PORTER (Doc.) •Vo man hath walked along our roads. With a step so active. So inquiring, eye or tongue So varied in discourse. President Student Body ’24; President H. H. S. A. A.;President “T”Club: President Hobson Society ’24; Society Debator: Business Manager Retrospect ; Class Statistician:Football team 21. 23, ’24; Alt. Capt. Football Team 24: Baseball ’22. ’24. ’25: Captain Baseball team ’24; Delegate to Older Bovs’ Conference. Ambition: To be able to have two girls at once and not get caught. Sutler S A© RETROSPECT 1925 EDITH PERRY (Molly) Eyes so t ranspurcnt, that through than one sees the soul Secretary Treasurer Zane Society 25. Ambition: It's u secret.” WALKER SKELTON {Red) “Horn to su,cress hr seems with grace to win. irith heart to hold, with shining gifts (hat take all eyes.” President Jackson Society Society Debator; “T” Club; Glee Club; La Circle Francais; Editor Retrospect; Ass’t. Editor ’24; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To spend a romantic yet majestic life in the serene alt-sett rity tf a South Sea Island di reeling a chorus of mermaids. NELLIE SMITH {Shortie) Her modest looks the Cottage might adorn, Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn.” Ross Society; Glee Club; “4 H” Club; Tennis Club; La Circle Francais: H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To originate the origin of originality. KENNETH VINES (A . It.) His serious thoughts, he cloaks in merriment Hobson Society: H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: The world owes me a icing: I’m out to collect it. Sc.enircn r L gfce RETROSPECT 1925 LOUISE SOUTH (Ted) “Tints watch one who. in the world Hath ires and likes Life's tray. Social Editor Retrospect: Vice-President Senior Class; Vice-President La Circle Francais; Secretary-Treasurer Ross Society ’25; Glee Club; President Tennis Club; Cheer Leader ’23; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To “Stam ’ out sadness in nit life. ARNOLD WHEELER “Firm, t aiet. yet gay.” Hobson Society: Glee Club; Spanish Club 24; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To he or not to he—a da m hell. MAE WARNICK (Saint) “. tender hear!, ft will inflexible.” Zane Society; La Circle Francais. Ambition: To become a healer of the tcoands of broken hearts and bodies. HENDON SALTER (Peanut) “Dutiful in thought and deed. Vice-President, Critic and Reporter Jackson Society: Football team 21, '22, ’23, 24: Captain ’24; Baseball Team; “T” Club; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To express my thoughts as would like to. Eighteen ar t 6 e RETROSPECT 1925 KT 4j tm NAVIE PARSONS ( leans) Beauty costs tier nothing, Her i ir-tncs arc no rare.” Ross Society; “4 H” Club; Secretary-Treasurer Tennis Club. Ambition: To prove that oft blonds arc not tight headed” OSCAR DENSMORE (Ott) He dttres the world and eager for a name. He thrusts about and jostles into fame. Vice-President Hobson Society; Vice-President Student Body; Football Team; Baseball Team; “T” Club;H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To marry the Key” to my heart. THELMA WILDES {Soak) Is she not more than painting can express, Or youthful poet's fancy. Ross Society; Glee Club; Tennis Club; Secretary-Treasurer La Circle Francais; H. H. S. A. A. Ambition: To win and be won. N inctfi'n ri9 Sfce RETROSPECT 19 2 5 President's Address Ladies and Gentlemen:- It is my privilege and pleasure to bid all of you a hearty welcome to our graduating exercises. It is gratifying indeed to see so many of you present to aid and assist us in celebrating our initial victory in life. The many parents and friends here this evening show us conclusively that you recognize in us a potential strength, that you glory in our first achievement, that you by this manifested interest welcome us into the world of men and affairs, and upon us you place with confidence the noble heritage of protecting our country’s sacred traditions. Although unversed in affairs of the world, we are partially able to look into the hazy future and form a conception of the duties that will be our heritage. We will accept them and do our best to carry on in whatever sphere of common good our talents and abilities permit. It is the happy gift of the real American ever to turn his eyes upward and place his steps forward. Each generation strives for something the other did not have. The son tries to equal or excel his father for the glory it would give his name. Ladies and gentlemen, we are real” Americans. It is but fitting that we speak here of our gratitude for the many forces working harmoniously together that we might be permitted to reach this goal. First, we would mention our gratitude to our parents. Your tenderness and devotion, your interest and self-sacrifice, your infinite toleration of our childish follies and eccentricities have shown us that love is paramount, that love is life itself. Second, we would express our gratitude to our teachers. You have been ever indulgent; your councils have been wise and unselfish and your examples, lasting inspiration. Third, we would show our gratitude to our country. To her we raise our voice in praise and thanksgiving, and upon her altar we place our lives that we may uphold her ideals that all men are created free and equal” and are entitled to the blessing of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Fourth and last, we would declare our gratitude to our God. We have been blessed beyond conception with self sacrificing devotion, and with a country recognizing the fact that all powers come from God. We praise Him and in union say, Thy will be done.” Members of the class of ’25. we are assembled here as a class for the last time. We are at this moment students of H. H. S.. within a few fleeting moments we will be Alumni. The transformation is sudden, we will instantly become of boy and girl students, young men and young women, facing a new world. Let us face it with good cheer, and courage, let none of us forget the four happy years spent together in preparation for great and noble things. Let us ever bear in mind the teachings of our elders and never forget the fact that as the present is linked with the past, so the future is linked with the present. Ernrst Dyer, 26 Twenty 6K0 RETROSPECT 1925 Salutatory Classmates and Friends :- We have now reached the destination which we have been looking forward to for many years. We have spent many years of study preparing for it. The road which we have traveled has had many pleasant and happy turns and a few hills that took a great deal of study to make them, but by the fostering care of our wise and earnest teachers we have reached this eventful time. This event will always be remembered and after our youthful age has dwindled into manhood and womanhood, the greatest pleasure in life will be the memories of the happy days spent together in this institution. As I glance back over these years of travel. I realize that these years have not been spent in vain, because we have ideas impressed in our lives that will remain forever, and, as we go out into this great world to take our place we will find that we have perseverance and strength to overcome all obstacles of life. Fathers and mothers, we. the class of '25, extend to you a cordial welcome wishing you to join with us in enjoying one of the most eventful and joyous times in our lives. It was your love and sacrifice that made it possible for us to reach this destiny. It was through your love and sacrifice that we have reached this destiny which will enable us to go through life with fewer difficulties. Members of the Faculty, to you we extend a hearty welcome to take a part with us in this eventful and joyous time. It was your aim to weave into our characters certain ideas and principles as we passed along this road. This you have done and very soon we shall go forth to stamp them upon the world. It is by your love for better citizens and characters that these ideas have been given us. Dear classmates, the time is now at hand when it is necessary for us as a class, to part; but let us learn to fill our places in life honorably, loyally and truthfully and no matter where we go or what we do let us always carry with us the spirit of old H. H. S. May our lives always be filled with happiness and success, as Longfellow says: “Lives of great turn all remind as If-V can make our lives sublime .hid. departing, leave behind as Footsteps on the sand of time Let as then. he up and doing With a heart for any fate Still achieving, still pursuing. Learn to labor and to wait.'' Leonard Huey. Tterntyonc Whe RETROSPECT 1925 J Class History In the fall of nineteen hundred and twenty-one eighty timid, shrinking boys and girls came trembling and tiptoeing up the High School steps, jumping at the slightest sound. What a trial the beginning was. We were confronted with things entirely different from what we had been accustomed. But we eagerly and earnestly toiled with the unfamiliar subjects and when the exams were called we were all excited to the highest pitch, wondering if we were going to pass. Somehow throughout it all we all survived. In nineteen hundred and twenty-two we returned to the H. H. S. as proud sophomores with a different feeling. We were happy knowing that we could no longer be termed rats.” We realized that we had a hard year's work before us. so we started the year right. We furnished several men for the football and baseball teams. During this term some of our members fell by the wayside, some fell into the clutches of matrimony. Death claimed one (Mavis Vines). At the end of the year only forty-seven passed from the Sophomore to the Junior Class. The following fall we returned to school to fill the places of the ones who had gone before us. It was in the Junior class that we took an active part in the affairs of our school. Of the eleven football players the Junior class furnished nine. We furnished four of the Societies' debaters, the presidents of the boy’s Society came from our class, and as members of the staff for the Annual we furnished the Assistant Editor, Sport Editor. Art Editor, Treasurer, and Assistant Business Manager. After the school term closed we anxiously awaited the arrival of the next school year when we could take our place as dignified Seniors. At the beginning of this, our last year, we came forty in number. Three fell by the wayside, one moved to another school and Adelaide Owens passed to the great beyond in the most promising time of her life, leaving thirty-five. From this number we furnished nine football players, one who successfully led them through the season, Captain Salters, and presidents for all the Literary Societies. Many things have we borne together and our hearts are filled with sorrow, for we know that our places in the great school of life and we shall never come again to old H. H. S. as in the happy days gone by. .Voir, Hear Classmates, let us be Faithful, loyal, firm anti true. Year by year, the ages through Cut it in Heaven ire meet.. Leonard Huey Twenty two r 57 e RETROSPECT 1925 Senior Class Poem When from this institution we depart. There will be a longing in our hearts. For the place where we once strived To win honor from the class of “’25.” Hueytown, old Hueytown Hi. We love you, yes. we love you. And this old familiar spot shall be Like a lighthouse to a sailor on a stormy sea. In years to come and go. The class of “’25” shall show The many things they were taught And the education they had sought. And with the education we possess. Must not weaken underneath the strain But prove to the world this one thing, That the class of “’25” was not in vain. Many of our friends shall fade away. But them all. we expect to meet some happy day And in that land so bright and fair Every senior is expected to he there. On the sea of life many hardships we shall meet But the class of “’25” shall never know defeat And may they all the right path take And some day meet at the golden gate. Oscar bcnsmorc, 2o Twntythret RETROSPECT 1925 xrMi MFT Prophecy It was a beautiful day in the summer of 1930 and feeling just a wee bit reminiscent I decided to take a little walk over the mountains alone. After several hours of gathering flowers and watching the beauty of nature, I became quite weary and sat down on a large rock to rest. While sitting there, thinking, unconscious of my surroundings, I was suddenly startled by a feeling of another's presence. Looking up hurriedly, I beheld a wood nymph, a dream of fairy beauty. She hesitated a moment, then asked me why I was in such a pensive mood. I told her I was thinking of my high school days. Oh! how my heart longed to know of each of my classmates. No sooner had I finished than this fascinating little nymph waved her wand and an entrance like a door was made in a large old tree. Follow me and I will let you see and know the things you desire,” she said. I hesitated at first, but she assured me that no harm would befall me. We entered the door and the most wonderful sight I had ever beheld greeted my eyes; a real Garden of Eden. Sparkling, laughing brooks running between banks gay with bright colored flowers, trees of all varieties with birds of many colors singing in their branches, while every imaginary animal was lying about in dreamy silence. The nymph bade me sit by the sparkling brook on the green grass. Overcome by the heavy perfume of the flowers and the soft sweet music which she played on a golden harp, a dreamy feeling stole over me. I gazed into the crystal brook and was overjoyed at what I saw. There appeared a low vine-covered church and there walking down the aisle to matrimony was our own dear classmate, Ona Knight, as sweet and pretty as ever. You may rest assured that the happy bridegroom was the Wright man. Waiting at the altar to perform the ceremony was Maynard Huey and there was Ruth Mos’?y playing the wedding march. The next scene was of a large school house. I saw the principal enter and recognized him as Carden Johnston. Suddenly there appeared a beach in Florida. A great National Swimming Contest had just ended and Navie Parsons, the winner of the championship, was being congratulated by the dozens of pretty girls who had hoped to win this honor themselves. I always knew Navie would be a Champion.” The scene shifted to a little town out West in which there was great excitement. A train going to California had been wrecked and the good people were running here and there caring for the wounded. The engineer. Harold Ritch, was slightly injured and carried to a large hospital where to his pleasant surprise George Rutledge came to dress his wounds and a quiet little nurse entered who was none other than Mac Warnick. I next saw a pleasant, cczy home where Edith Perry and her husband were partaking of their evening meal. The satisfied expression on his face showed the quality of Edith's cooking. 7� i thtyfour S7 e RETROSPECT 1925 ? H e«- i ' ' without friends, IIV p«w re without hooks. Jin civilized men cannot hire without cooks.” The music began to grow louder. I saw a scene in Madrid. Spain. The city was crowded with thousands of spectators. Their gay holiday attire made a colorful contrast with the azure sky. The great corridor bull fight reached the climax. “Ah.” the spectators whispered excitedly. The supreme moment had arrived and all were eagerly awaiting the entrance of the matador, who was to deliver the final thrust which would send the bull to his death. A little young figure clad in scarlet satin knickers and a short jacket richly embroidered in gold and silver, leaped lightly into the arena. The matador! I leaned forward in amazement as I recognized Kenneth B. Vines. Well, it should not have been so shocking after all for Kenneth always was fond of “shooting the bull. There appeared the interior of a crowded court room. The lawyer, Hendon Salter, delivered his speech with firey eloquence. He was defending Cecil Parsons in a breach of promise suit against Oscar Densmore. I next saw a bevy of girls playing basket ball. In the midst of them I recognized Cecil Howton. Her love for basket ball had enabled her to become Coach at a Woman’s College. This scene passed and I saw Congress in session. Ernest Dyer was delivering a speech which seemed to hold all of Congress spellbound. When he had sat down Charlie Densmore got up and said with all the ease that he had gained from the constant practice in the good old school days, Mr. President. I second that motion.” I wonder if he has learned tc listen and really knew what the motion was. A car was speeding through the suburbs of a large city with a motor-cop close on the trail. When the cop had caught the car I recognized him to be Clarence Mosley and the driver of the pursued car, Inez Salter. She explained to the cop that she was a detective and was on an important case. Bravo, Inez! Here’s to your success! There appeared a large Post Office. Louise South was working in the stamp department. I am not surprised as Ted was such a lover of “Stamps in the days of old. There next came to my vision a bright moonlight night in Venice. I saw to my surprise a gondola containing two of my dear old class mates, Fred McClain and Mabel Griffith. Soft strains from a distant guitar floated out over the waters blue, and the stars above seemed to be shining just for two. “II'hat time or place so it as this. To hid the gondolier with hold .hul dream through one street age of h iss The olden story never old.” Twenty tiff me RETROSPECT 1925 KTZiSgtMFT Beholding a crowded theatre on Broadway, a familiar face was flashed on the screen. Thelma Wildes was playing the leading part in one of the great Shakesperian plays, Romeo and Juliet, and playing opposite her was Frank Roper. When the curtain rose, whom did I see but Walker Skelton, Ola Crowder and Leonard Huey. Leonard held the bow on his violin, Ola struck the chord on the piano and Walker’s clear tenor voice rang out holding the audience in rapt attention. The air vibrated with stirring music, now swelling, now sinking until at last it died away as the sobbing of the waves in the sea or the sighing of the wind in the trees. All was still for a few seconds and then the house awoke in thunderous applause. I next found myself gazing at an extra issue of the Birmingham News Three of my old classmates’ pictures were on the front page. Beneath the first was written: After five years of faithful work. Carol Porter has been appointed Chief of the North West mounted police force. The second was of the celebrated artist, Susie Mosley, who was returning to America after several years of hard study in Europe. The third was of Arnold Wheeler who had been elected governor of Alabama. I saw a car flying down the road. Ruby Key and Eunice McFerrin were touring the country in a Ford coupe. Eunice was gathering material for a book she intended to write and Ruby was canvassing the country for Robert Howard who was running for president of the United States. There appeared next a missionary school in China. A crowd of Chinese children were entering the door, their faces alight with joy and happiness. Their teacher. Nellie Smith, was standing by the desk with a smile of heavenly beauty lighting her face and her dark eyes beaming with love. Next I saw a large sign over a door reading thus: “Lean to write lore letters and how to win the one yon lore, from an experienced teacher, Miss Fay Salter. Only §25.00 a course. Well, I wonder where Fay learned enough about love and love letter writing to become a teacher As I gazed, the sign faded and my vision cleared. The music ceased and with a wave of the wood nymph’s wand. I found myself back on the rock alone. Txtentyrir t5he RETROSPECT 8 9 2 5 Statistics Ladies and Gentlemen: The great honor of having the most painstaking and nerve wrecking job of our class falls upon no other than myself. I will endeavor to compile the statistics of our class of ’25 as correctly as possible. The sources of information for this particular job are very scarce. I have read newspapers, magazines, almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, Birmingham Post. Whiz Bang, College Comics. Police Gazette, Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States and made a thorough study of the 18th amendment. I have had my fortune told three times, my mind read twice, but without any results. I will try through my own personal knowledge of their ways and habits to give you correct figures on this class of thirty-five unusual humans. I have to call them humans as they were included in the census of 1920. We have fourteen boys. 2 jelly beans, sixteen girls, two flappers and a married woman. We have altogether been going to high school for 146 years, and through our hard study and attention in class we have absorbed enough knowledge so that if all our brains were transferred to one head we could understand some of Mr. Gilmore’s large words in Chapel and could see Hamlet and Macbeth as Miss Cora wants us to. It would take a large head to cram all of our brains in, but perhaps Charlie Densmore would let us have his for a while. With all of our wit and humor combined, including Ernest Dyer’s, we could crack jokes that would be on a par with the ones Mr. Deesc tells so often. We have a very good foundation. With all of our feet, including Fred McClain’s, we would cover two city blocks. Wc have an assortment of eyes that would make Kress’s Jewelry counter look like a cross-word puzzle. There are thirteen gray eyes, one glass eye. six blue eyes, two black eyes. (Oscar Densmore has been boxing with Leonard Smith) sixteen brown eyes, two pop eyes, and two pink eyes owned by Frank Roper. We sleep approximately 1,643,422 hours per year, but Fay Salter, Cecil Parsons, Mabel Griffith and Carden Johnston stayed up all Christmas night trying to see Santa Claus, so wc have to deduct forty-eight hours from our total. We have spent $1,642.50 during the year; $642.50 went for coneys and coca colas. The other $1,000.00 went for candy, chewing gum, cakes, pies, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, text books, high school annuals, diplomas and other necessities. Ladies and gentlemen, the more I review these statistics the more I believe in Darwin’s theory of evolution--that man descended from the monkey. And furthermore, I believe that I have found in the person of Oscar Densmore the missing link between man and monkey. Now students, after you have passed out upon the long journey of life and look back at these statistics, just take for granted that I may be wrong or that in time to come you may out grow these disadvantages and really amount to something after all. I wish you all the greatest of success in your drive for Supremacy! Carol Porter, '25 Twfmiy-ttVfn me RETROSPECT 1925 Last Will and Testament TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Upon behalf of my client, the distinguished class of 25, State of Alabama and city of Hueytown, I have called you together upon this solemn occasion to hear her Last Will and Testament and receive her small fortune, which consists of a few gifts that she hopes to be dispersed to the rightful individuals or groups after she passes into the unknown temple. Please give me your undivided attention, while I read the document as duly drawn up and sworn to: We, the class of ’25, in thirty-five individual and distinctive parts, being about to pass out of this sphere of opportunity, we do make and publish this, our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills or promises made heretofore, as a thoughtless wish of an idle hour. First, we do ask that our funeral services be conducted with Mr. Deese at the head and all who may volunteer to assist him, and also, we direct our final resting place to be in Easy Hill Cemetery not far from '‘Know it all Valley. We give and bequeath to our beloved faculty, all debating powers which they may have received at any of our class meetings and all other knowledge received from us at any time. We give and bequeath to our advanced math teacher, Mr. Rupert Eli Deese, the lovely disposition of Miss Pursell and probably he will not make the students of the coming years turn in so much deportment. We give and bequeath to the Junior Class, our highly honored and appreciated place in the auditorium at Chapel period and all the note books and written work we did for Mrs. Deas and may they wish for a Chemistry teacher that requires less written work. To the Juniors, we give our Dignity and Conceit the latter we did not use to a great extent, but it may be of use to some few of the Juniors with the new responsibility on their shoulders. May they uphold our Dignity forever! To Mr. Deese the balance of our treasure, if any, to buy himself a horse to go with his Prince of Wales suit. We give and bequeath to the school as a whole, the tri-weekly speeches of Prof. Harley F. Gilmore about paying your incidental fees, the vocal talent of the Glee Club. Mr. Ligon’s ability to select songs for Chapel period and our two hospital classes, Spelling and Arithmetic which we did not need, but just participated in them to keep from wasting time. Again we give and bequeath to the Juniors, the tranquility of our class of which they may have heard any member of our dear faculty speak so often. All the rest and residue of our property, whatsoever it may be, and not herein disposed of, we give to Mr. Deese for his use and benefit. And we do hereby constitute and appoint our session room teacher. Miss Cora Waldrop, sole executrix of this, our last Will and Testament. In witness thereof, we, the class of 1925, the testators, have to this our Will, written on one sheet of parchment, set our hands and seals this twenty-eighth day of May one thousand nine hundred and twenty-five. Charlie Dens more, 25 T tefnty-tight. )« RETROSPECT 1925 Valedictory j Members of the Faculty, Classmates, and Friends: The occasion of tonight is not a new one, so far as similar occasions are concerned, but to the class of Hueytown High '25. it is a new experience. To us comes that inexpressible feeling with a mixture of joy and sadness, which has caused millions of hearts to throb. When we reflect on the last four years of our association, sorrowful memories come to our minds, and tears perhaps more often of regret over the loss of past joys. We once looked upon this occasion as gazing upon some distant mountain peak, but today that four years seem as but yesterday. Our school life has been a happy, inspiring life to each of us. and will, I trust, make us look on each other in after years as something nearer and dearer than just mere friends. Of course, we have had our hardships, handicaps and times of depression, but also we have had our joys. We do not complain of the many difficult tasks but regard them as useful in making character. This occasion makes us think of the comradeship, even more the friendship that binds us together and transforms the old plain walls of the school building into the lovely spot our Alma Mater. Now as we are to step out of school life into life’s school, we realize that we have only gained the first step of success which leads on into the brilliant dreams of opportunity that lie before us. But we hope to make our lives a happy inspiring life carrying joy to our fellowmen and to our God. To our instructors one and all. we say farewell. We extend to you our appreciation for your faithfulness through these toilsome years. Even though we forget the book lore, we shall never forget your patience in dealing with us, and the tendencies which you have developed into our characters. To the Board of Education and others who have helped to make these years pleasant, thanks be to you. We have enjoyed these four years of school life and will always hold sacred the memory of the dear building which stands on the hill. But we trust that through your hearty cooperation, a new honor will be bestowed upon the Seniors of ’26 by graduating in a more spacious building. Boys and girls of the undergraduating classes, tonight we leave you and leave our long loved school in your care. As we journey down life’s pathway our thoughts will often turn to you and to the many pleasant hours which we spent together. Of course, our place will soon be taken, and we do not expect you to remember us, but we leave you with the one consoling thought that you will love and stand up for our school forever. Dear Classmates, the saddest hour has now approached with only one word remaining to say that is, Farewell. Let us as we part determine to say with Bryant: .So tin that when the summons comes lit join The innumerable rant run, which mores To I hat mysterious realm, where each shall lake His chamber in the silent halls of death. Then do not, like the quarry slave at night, Scourged in his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By unfaltering trust, approved thy grave. bike one who ivra ts the drapery of his couch . I bout him. and lies down to pleasant dreams. Twntf'Uine me RETROSPECT 1925 -r JUNIOR CLASS FLOWER ('rysari f h cm u m COLORS Crimson and Cold MOTTO 2 li-2 {Square) ROLL Ophel Aldrich Gussie Anthony Hilda Byrd Willard Bryson Pearl Caldwell Estelle Creel Ruth Conner Rosa Chapman Robert Drake Evelyn Dabbs Eugene Franklin Nellie Mae Fricks Nellie Geesland Patton Gwin Grace Hand Harold Hardy Mildred Higdon Jewel Honeycutt Vera Hopkins Claude Huey George Huey Leonidas Huey Palma Hyche Louise Johnston Mary Knight Ras Knight Kenneth McFerrin Viola Minor Herman Mewborn Eva Ruth Porter Ruby Pressley Jim Reid Jannie Mae Reid Luther Roberts Estelle Smith Leonard Smith Roy Smith Stanley Strain Lois Spearman Malcom Vines Roy Waldrop Elliot Wales James Wales Major Watts Blanche Winters Bennie Wheeler Bethel Wheeler Eva Ruth Porter James Wales Pearl Caldwell Herman Mewborn President ... I'ice-President . . Secretary- Treasurer He porter ... Thirty two r l. Ghe RETROSPECT 1 925 SOPHOMORE CLASS Serf inn .1 President................................... . . I 'ice-President............... Secretary-Treasurer . . ............... Reporter............. .................... Allison Brown Lillie Mae Green Helen Cunningham Eunice Kennedy COLORS Crimson and IV'hite FLOWER—Sweet Pea MOTTO Ltd Nothing discourage as and Xerer girc up ROLL Jim Alexander L. D. Alexander Eurim Aldrich Maylee Alexander Harris Barber Allison Brown Ruth Barber Anne Bell Bridges Ruby Caldwell Margaret Clements Viola Cooper Burla Mae Cox Helen Cunningham Sidney Davis Brooks Davis Gurley Dabbs Orvell Dyer Thelma Densmore Vera Goodwin Lillie Mae Green Alvin Hammonds Lamar Hoops Shelby Holland Peyton Huey E. J. Hychc Clyde Howard Howard House Kathleen Huey Ruby Huey Olive Harris Magaline Jones Eunice Kennedy Mozclle Knowles Jewell Lewis Florence Lacey James Merritt Murray Mewborn W. D. Miles Meadow McKinney Jackie Milstead Bertha Milstead Thirty-four RETROSp of 1925 SOPHOMORE Section B o '• f i c e n s President................................................... Roper Vice-President....................................Robbie Richardson Secretary- Tre.asucre.................................. Lois Vines Reporter..........................................Annie D. Williams MOTTO- To always finish what we attempt COLORS—Pink and Green FLOWER Pink Roses ROLL Kenneth Rogers lira Vines Charles Rogers Hubert Vines Jewell Reeves Mamie Waldrop Robbie Richardson T. A. Waldrop Mary Roper Eva Whatley Marvin Rickies Anne D. Williams Annie Laurie Roberts Marvin Wilson Flossie Suit Blanch Wilson Edna Scott Anne Maud Stamps Hugh Robertson Wylie Rickies Hugh Salters Fred Skates Wilson Strain Herbert Stevens LeRoy Smith Opal Tennyson Maurine Thompson Bera Vance Homer Van Edwin Vines Thirty-five IQo( jt m U V m HIGH SCHOOLI C f o 0 • S 12+ RETROSPECT 1925 FRESHMEN Section A () • F I C E R S President I 'ire-Presidrn t Se cret ry - Treas it re r Reporter Macon Hyche Lei 1 ah Mae Batson Mamie Cunningham Rollan Dabbs COLORS —Crimson and Gold FLOWERS —Sweet Pea MOTTO To make our class the best in . . .S'. ROLL Lellah Mae Batson Maud Brown Mildred Bryson Cora Bushby Mamie Cunningham Sarah Francis Fields Othelle Griffith Lillian Glaze Frank Anthony Dorman Batson Edward Caller Paul Dabbs Rollan Dabbs Boyd Fricks Lacy Gilmore Wade Goodwin Cleo Grimes William Hassell Lucian Holcomb Macon Hyche Arnold Lewis J. T. Lathum Rufis Carmichael Clarice McFerrin Flora Hand Neomi Howton Jessie Jackson Mary Francis Jones Jewel Knight Winnie Knight Ruth Lewis Irene Lacey Thirty-tid' t: T5h@ RETROSPECT 1925 FRESHMEN Section B () r Ft C E H S President Helen South Vice-President Vera Patton Secretary Valera Ray Treasurer Flossie Norris He porter . David McFerrin MOTTO Faith, Love am! Obedience FLOWER Lilac COLOR lllue and (lo d CLASS ROLL Kathleen Vance Norman Smith Clyde Turner Carl Ponder Hershal Mosley Addie Pittman William Scott Helen South Bradley Reid Walter Smith Marguerite Stone Vera Warnick Gladys Wheeler Marguerite Reid Lottie Wales Mabel Parsons Lucile Waldrop Burnice Mason Christine Spearman Pauline Waldrop Valera Ray Vera Patton Euline Stephens Gladys Waldrop David McFerrin Flossie Norris Ernest Edwards Thomas Waldrop Roberta White J. T. Rush Charles Richardson Beryl Robertson Maynard Dabbs Thirty-nine r S% j5 R E T OSPECT 1925 LOUISE SOUTH CHARLIE 01NSM0W BEST AUriWOOHO BOY walker Skelton MOST LOtALUTUPENt CARROL PORIEP M � NO So«r.� r- MG51 POWiWBO) ERNEST OVER SECOND MOST | OPUVAH 8 7T ♦ I H0B50M H RD55 ft m JPC SQN EZflME Y 4 tohe RETROSPECT 1925 — ■ ?■ _ FIRST Term Walter Skelton Ernest Dyer Carden Johnston Cotton Hoops JACKSON LITERARY SOCIETY President I ice-President Sec re t n ry - Treaau rer Doorkeeper Reporter Hendon Salter SECOND Term Walker Skelton Hendon Salters-Ernest Dyer Hugh Robertson The most enthusiastic and firm society in school is the Jackson, which has always lived up to its name. We started out in September to make our Society the best in school and so far we have shown it in every respect. We have had great success in all athletics and school activities. We have been undefeated so far and every member has done his part toward making a record for the Jackson Literary Society that would forever stand, and which has been set higher than ever before. Our programs, athletics, and school interests have been educational as well as entertaining. Our Society has turned out several football and base ball players who are making good in college. To all future students of H. H. S. the Jackson Literary Society extends to you a cordial invitation to join us. We are looking forward toward making the Jackson Society as famous as the great man for whom it was named. Forty-twv r RETROSPECT 1925 FIRST Term Ona Knight Grace Hand Nellie Mae Fricks ZANE SOCIETY O f F I C E R S President I 'ice-Presiden t Secretary - Treasnrer Reporter Nellie Mae Fricks SECOND Term Grace Hand Eunice McFerrin Edith Perry The talk of our Society has been to be the best in school and that aim has not faltered. We believe that there shall be no such thing as let up until our ambition shall have been reached. Music has been one of our many subjects for discussion and we find that our programs have given us profound educational knowledge, we would have gathered from no other source. We still believe that our Society has the Quality and enough quantity to excel the other societies of Hueytown High School. To the new pupils of 1925-26 the Zane Society extends a hearty welcome and a profound sympathy in the work which lies before you. Forty-three E7 ? RETRO«Sp£CT 1925 FIRST Term Leonard Huey Palma Hyche Frank Roper HOBSON LITERARY SOCIETY President I ‘ice-Presilient Secretary-Treasu rer Reporter Frank Roper SECOND Term Carol Porter Oscar Densmore Allison Brown The Hobson Society accomplished many things this year, both in a literary and a social way. We have led all societies in membership and in producing athletes and orators. The majority of school representatives in interscholastic debates have come from the Hobson. We are exceptionally noted for our good programs and for the special interest that each participant takes in carrying out his part on the program. All new members with the determination of keeping the high standards heretofore set up will be welcomed with an open hand. Forty- our 6fte RETROSPECT 1925 BETSY ROSS LITERARY SOCIETY FIRST Term Mabel Griffith Fay Salter Hazel Hyche Lera Mae Newton Louise South. Chairman Cecil Parsons Nellie P res i don t I 'ice-President Sr err t a rt - Trras a rrr Door Keeper Program Committee Smith Mabel Griffith Pc porter—Mabel Griffith SECOND Term Hazel Hyche Mary Roper Louise South Lottie Wales Susie Mosley, Chairman Fay Salter FLOWER Cri sant hem urn COLORS Uta'rk and Cold MOTTO -Our aim. Success; our hope. To IIV . At the opening of the school session of 1924-25, we were very much pleased with the increase in enrollment of new members. We found that our society had excelled every society in membership. This is due in part to the good work that was done last year. Our members are broad minded and natural leaders of the school. They have taken considerable interest in the society, which has the very best work in literature, music and debates. But best of all in our society is the social spirit found among our members. We are sure that some day the Ross Society will become as famous as the great woman for whom it was named, and if the future students of Hueytown High School expect to join the best society in school next year we invite you to join the Ross Literary Society. Forty fo e RETROSPECT 19 25 GLEE CLUB Director . . . President .... Vice-President . . . Sjerrelary- Treasurer librarian ...... Reporter............. Fay Salter Nellie Mae Fricks Valera Ray Ophel Aldrich Lillie Mae Green Ola Crowder Kathleen Huey James Wales Olive Harris E. J. Hyche Jewell Knight Allison Brown Hugh Salter Frank Roper Estell Creel Mabel Griffith Eunice Kennedy Cecil Howton Ruth Moseley Nellie Smith Susie Moseley Pearl Caldwell Rosa Chapman Louise South Leonard Huey Lellah Mae Batson James Merritt Macon Hyche Walker Skelton Carol Porter Arnold Wheeler Miss Amy Bryant Ernest Dyer Frank Roper ............Mabel Griffith Fay Salter Mabel Griffith Thelma Wildes Mary Roper Kathleen Vance Ruby Caldwell Cecil Parsons Janie Mae Reid Maurine Thompson Stanley Strain Ruby Huey Maynard Huey Hazel Hyche Fred McClain Palma Hyche Ernest Dyer Carden Johnson Forty-six S7 © RETROSPECT 1925 HUEYTOWN HIGH H is for Hendon, Our Captain, you know. When he gets the hall He sure does go. U is for Uncle Carol. The star of the South And although he is a bit bowlegged, He made Bessemer foam at the mouth. E is for Ernest, A “Speed Demon” by name And the way he led Bessemer Oh, wasn’t it a shame. Y is for the four years. Of fullback M Clain His hard bucking the line Is the cause of our fame. T is for the Team, Who played hard and did their best And in the years to come You'll find the team of '2 1 stood the test. O is for O car. He’s not a bit green But what he did fo Bessemer Can be very plainly seen. W is for Wilson. But “Shag docs not flatter. When he hit the line They sure did scatter. N is for Newell, But Goob is r.o bad name For on November 27 He was right in the game. H is for Huey He drives with all his might What he did for Bessemer Was an awful sight. I is for the interest That Charlie showed in every game By his never givc-up-spirit He was always the same. G is for good playing. Which they did in every game That cau ed this year To b a year of fame. H is for Howard, And the others not names For on November 27 They won honor and fame. HUEYTOWN spells Hueytown, The school we love so dear And may the “Gophers” be a terror To the “Tigers for many a year. Leonard Huey, '25. Forty bright -- — — Uh RETROSPECT 1925 Football “Yea, Hueytown. Yea. Gophers. Fight 'em, Fight 'em. Fight ’em and that’s exactly what the Hueytown Gophers have been doing this past fall. Hueytown had one of the best football teams in the state this year, and the best Hueytown has ever had. This is our fourth year in football, and we completely swept our opponents off their feet. Jones Valley was touted to walk away with us, as they were playing good football, but again we upset the dope, winning from them for the fourth time. Fayette came down here expecting to walk away with us. but were greatly surprised when the game ended 14 to 0 in our favor. All the letter men of last year were back except four, with McClain at his old position, (full back). Dyer and Salters halves. Porter at quarter and a few changes in the line. Coach Snider did not fear any of the teams he was up against. Some of the outstanding features of the season were: Salter’s intercepting a pass in the Fayette games running 90 yards for a touch down. McClain’s brilliant bucking the line for two touch downs in the St. Bernard game; Dyer’s dashing around end in the Alliance game; Howard’s hard driving and tackling in St. Bernard game; and Oscar’s blocking in the Fayette game. The scores of the season were: Hueytown 66 Alliance 0 Hueytown 50 Mortimer Jordan 0 Hueytown 55 Leeds 6 Hueytown 40 Centerville 6 Hueytown 13 St. Bernard 0 Hueytown 12 Jones Valley 7 Hueytown 14 Fayette 0 Hueytown 6 Fairfield 6 Hueytown 0 Bessemer 13 Hueytown’s Total 256 Opponent’s Total 38 Fony-nint She RETROSPECT 1925 R. E. DEESE (,!thletio Director) Mr Deese’s first year as Athletic Director was extremely successful. Wc could not expect Mr. Deese or the team to fail as long as he has the “Ole Spirut” and instills it into the boys as he does. If the student body lost its pep before a game, all that was needed to brighten the horizon was a bit of “Ole Spirut.” Mr. Deese directed the sport affairs first hand, because he was present at every game, except the one with Bernard. Owing to his mathematical ability, he brought the finances of the association over the top for the first time in Huey-town High’s history. RALPH SNIDER (Coach) This is the third year that Coach las been in Hueytown High’s football cam, and he has made a team that is mown all over the State for its clean ilaying and never-give-up spirit. He etumed to us this year after building ip a winning team last year, and did lot fear any of the teams he was up igainst. He is very popular with the itudent body, as well as with everyone ;lse. We all hope that he will be back lext year to lead our team to higher lonors. HENDON SALTER (Peanut) “Left Hair Peanut has served four faithful ears on the team and has made a name For himself that will live a long time in the minds of the students of Hueytown High. He was a bear in breaking up plays and passes of the opposing team, and one of the surest tacklers on the team. When he hit them, they stopped then and there. The best wishes go with him and we know he will succeed. Fifty m s RETROSPECT 1925 CHESTER SKATES (Chek) ('aplain-elect— “ ? £ V y m Chek was as good an end as we have seen this year in prep football. He can run like Flash Covington and could catck a pass like Lemon, and had the habit of stopping men when it looked impossible. He will be back next year and we are expecting greater things from him. HORACE PAYNE (Pain) “High! Tackle” Pain was the ole life” of the line, when he got mad. oh, boy! poor old back-field, that boy would go through the line like a rabbit through the brier patch and kill them dead. He would hold when space was needed because he’s got what it takes to stop them. Will be back next year. OSCAR DENSMORE (Oil) “Right Guard Ott was a tower of strength in the line. On the offense he opened holes that a wagon could go through and on the defense he could close up so tight that a snake could not crawl through. When he tackled a man he always hit him with all his might and the enemy always went down. This is Ott’s last year. We wish him success in all he undertakes to do. Fifty one ►X3� Sft© RETROSPECT 1925 e t ROBERT HOWARD r ) “Confer” Dummy has served his four years out with the H. H. S. football team, and we are all sorry to see him go. Dummy is one of the best centers in High School and his loss will be greatly felt. He was just as good on the offense as on the defense and could be shifted to any place on the line. He has played every minute in every game for the past two years. Our best wishes go with him. MAYNARD HUEY (« ) “Left Guard” Juby sure fought hard for the Purple and Gold this year and was one of the main stays in our line. He was always ready to give the opposing team all he had. and open holes for the back-field men. Juby never gave up and when the whistle blew ending the game he was fighting just as hard as when it began. He will not be back but we all wish him success in athletics in any school he may enter. CHARLIE DENSMORE (Chink) “Left Tackle” Cnink like his brother, Ott, proved to be one of the mainstays in our line. When the opposing backs hit “chink they always reached their journeys end. He was a very valuable man on the offense and when it came to opening holes he was there. He always was ready and willing to give all he had to help make the team what it is today. He will not be back. Our best wishes go with him. Fiftytno r L. U e EETIOSPECT 1925 ■ K ERNEST DYER (Em) “Right Half “Em, the mate of Peanut, always put his whole body and soul into every play. Being exceedingly fast he was always there to break up passes or intercept them. With his fastness he had driving power and when he hit them they usually needed relief. This is his last year, but we know he will succeed in all he undertakes to do. CAROL PORTER ( toe) “Quarterback” Doc has a wonderful football head attached to his body, and we should hear more about him in college football. Under his leadership the team has made wonderful success. Doc was a sureshot on passing the ball and his educated toe has helped out in many a tight place. We all regret that this is his last year, but his record will remain forever in the minds of the students of H. H. S. FRED McCLAIN (Freddie) “Full Hark Freddie has served four years out out with the Purple and Gold, but his record will remain here forever. He was a plunging, fighting, and squirming fullback. and he hit the line like an elephant running through eleven gnats. When he got the ball he did not know when to stop just kept on running and squirming until he broke through the opposing line. Talk about backing up the line, he was sure there. We regret that he will not be back, but his hard bucking the line and never give up spirit will ong be remembered. V Fifty tfiu’,' r iTS Eft® RETROSPECT 1925 SR NEWELL HYCHE {Coob) “Left hInd” After taking a year’s vacation, Goob returned to school this fall to take up his old position at end. When it came to catching passes he was right there with the best of them, and he had the habit of making the most difficult plays look easy. He made the interference of opposing team useless by his effective blocking. He will be back next year to fill his old position. ALVIN HAMMONDS (Scratch) “Full Hack This was Scrutch’s first year on the team, but he shows the sign of a shining star next year. Although very light for fullback he was a demon when it came to hitting the line. Besides being a good tackier he can throw a pass like Bo McMillian. He has two more years and should make a valuable backfield man. MARVIN WILSON (Shu J) “Tackle Shag played his first year on the varsity this year and every body was satisfied with the showing he made for himself. He has two more years and should make Hueytown a shining gridiron star. He has the courage and strength and with more experience will make them hustle for an all state birth. Fifty-four •� ■! ' I fid ssxnxixsans §Z 1 X33dSS,OIX3S irr vmii r L EETIOSPECT 1925 Baseball The prospects lor baseball are bright. The players from last year’s team who are with us are the Densmore Hammonds, and Watts. Smith, Hester, the new material. Others may show up The games to be played are: Fairfield Oak Grove Jones Valley Jefferson County Brothers. Reed, Dyer. Porter. Salter, Vance and Skelton look good among when practice is begun. Bessemer McAdory Alliance Ensley Girls Basket Ball Team The girls have played some splendid basketball. The players: Blanche Wilson. Eva Whatley. Ruth Lewis. Jewell Reeves. Lellah Mae Batson, Mamie Waldrop, Evelyn Dabbs. Mamie Cunningham, Margaret Clements, Viola Minor, Clarice McFerrin, Mary Frances Jones. Winnie Knight, and Louise Johnston. Their games were all inter-mural and have kept the interest at a high pitch. Fifty-sir KJ cjgViiX Che RETROSPECT 1925 The Expression Class Mrs J. A. Bowen Tear her CLASS Ruby Huey Fred Skates Oscar Densmore Hazel Hyche Walker Skelton Lillie Mae Green Susie Mosley Hendon Salter Eva Ruth Porter James Wales Mary Roper Carol Porter Clarence Mosley The expression class has been more successful this year than ever before. We have surpassed all other classes in giving plays, orations and debates. Our entertainments have been successful and attended by large audiences. If you wish to be one of the live wires of H. H. S. we invite you to join us and enjoy the fun. Fiftyierrn 6 te RETROSPECT 1925 xrz MAIDENS ALL FORLORN THREE ACT COMEDY PRESENTED BY EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT HUEYTOWN HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. 14 PROGRAM CHARACTERS Maude Merrideth j Elizabeth Lyndon Cousins Bertha Banisdale Miss Louisa Marston, their Aunt Mrs. Maloney, housekeeper at Shareley cottage Dr. Jacelyn Denley Mary Roper Eva Ruth Porter Susie Mosley Opal Thompson Hazle Hyche Physician Time The Present. Place A Seaside Village Act I Private sitting room at Shareley Cottage Act II Same scene, one week later. Act III Same scene, one day later. Between Acts I and II Reading. Nettie’s Thanksgiving visit Reading. Under the Buggy Seat Recitation, Overgrown Boy Duet, The Quarrel Reading, Selected Between the Reading. The Greeneyed Billy Reading. Mean Little Torment Music Reading, Selected Grace Deese Nadine Davis Howard Davis Grace Deese, Nile Huey Mrs. J. A. Bowen Acts II and III Mildred Moore Ermma Lois Vines Selected Mrs. Bowen Ff it y-tight, RETROSPECT 1925 “A KENTUCKY BELLE” A THREE ACT COMEDY PRESENTED BY EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT OF HUEYTOWN HIGH SCHOOL MRS. J. A. BOWEN. DIRECTOR MUSIC DIRECTED BY MISS AMY BRYANT - ■ KXMKW PROGRAM CAST OF CHARACTERS Miss Mariah Douglas, An Aristocratic Maiden Lad Isabel Douglas, Niece of Miss Douglas Marie Van Harlinger, Friend of Isabel Col. Wm. McMillen, Suitor to Isabel John Carson Gorden. Alias Jack Carson. Dr. Blake. M. D. Miss Madden, A Trained Nurse Mrs. Gorden. Mother of John Carson Gorden Miss Gorden, Sister of John Carson Gorden Hendon Salter j Clarence Mosley Fred Skates i Leonard Huey ) Cindy. Negro Maid Henry, Negro Boy Engaged to Cind: Eva Ruth Porter Mary Roper Opal Tennyson Oscar Densmore Walker Skelton Hendon Salter Susie Mosley Mrs. Dieas Miss Copeland Telephone Linesmen Hazel Hyche James Wales YOUNG MEN AND GIRLS OF THE VILLAGE Jamie Mae Reed, Ruby Huey. Fay Salter. Kathleen Huey, Lillie Mae Green. Vera Hopkins. Maurine Thompson. Irene Fricks, Hiram Huey, Carol Porter, Frank Roper. ACT I Sitting Room in the Home of Miss Douglas. ACT I Same Scene Four Weeks Later. ACT III Monday morning following Act II. Fifty-nine S3 b RETROSPECT 1925 Manual Training Class Home Economics Class Sixty m e RETROSPECT 1925 Football Banquet The Senior Class entertained the football boys and their friends at a very elaborate banquet on Saturday evening. December 13. 1924. As the guests entered they were served delicious punch. In the room where the banquet was held, cut and pot flowers were used and a purple and gold color scheme was carried out in the decorations with the light bulbs covered which gave the room a soft glow. When each guest had found his place, which contained a beautiful handmade place card and a dainty handmade purple and gold basket filled with mints, he was seated. Then the menu was served in four very delightful courses. The guests were requested to return to the auditorium where a special program was rendered. The Principal. Mr. Gilmore, being in charge. A very interesting talk was made by Coach Snider and Captain Salter and each player and scrub was asked to speak. Miss Fay Salter gave a snappy little reading and last of all the captain was elected for next year; the honor being given to Chester Skates. FAREWELL PARTY FOR MISS NEWTON A farewell party at the home of Miss Nellie Smith was a surprise function of November 13. 1924. when the Senior Class entertained in honor of Miss Lera Mae Newton, who was leaving for her new heme in Florence. Ala. The color scheme was carried out in the decorations which made the home very bright and charming. Contests arranged by Miss Amy Bryant and games were enjoyed by all. Chicken salad sandwiches and cocoa were served to the guests which included the Seniors, the Faculty and others. 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Leggett Jewelry Company Jewelers and Opticians Victrolas and Records Watch and Jewelry Repairing We Appreciate Your Patronage We Strive to Serve You Well At All I imes YOUR BUSINESS WILL : : : BE APPRECIATED : : : - AT - The City National Bank BESSEMER, ALABAMA Maynard H. (on math. exam.): How far arc you from the correct answer? Ernest D.: Two seats. Carden J.: Did you have your hair rut?” Elliot W.: No. I washed it and it shrank. LEHMAN FURNITURE COMPANY The Home Furnished Complete Make Our Store Yours 1922-24 Third Avenue BESSEMER, ALABAMA Phone 71 CASH-------OR--------TERMS Mis Bryant (on exam.): “This makes the third time that you have looked on Robert's paper. Carol P.: Yes' um, he doesn't write very plainly. Navy P.: Who got it for the 'Best all round girl? Oscar D.: You. Navy: I said, 'the best all round girl.' Oscar: Oh. I thought you said the 'Biggest all round girl.’ CRAWFORD’S Millinery, Ladies Wear and Novelties 1926 Second Ave BESSEMER Phone 530 Exclusive but NOT Expensive Long-Lewis Hardware Company Bessemer. Alabama Sporting Goods a. j. reach WINCHESTER p goldsmith BASEBALL BASKET BALL FOOT BALL and ACCESSORIES Bessemer 475 Main 908 VISIT THE GRAND and LIBERTY THEATRES If IT IS A HOME YOU WANT BUILT, you will always find my prices RIGHT and my work SATISFACTORY Estimates and plans furnished FREE. I have three or four hundred modern and up-to-date plans to select from. Many of them are the California type. ---CALL TO SEE ME O. L. ALEXANDER ENSLEY. ALA. Route 1 FRIENDSHIP is one of the greatest of assets, be it among communities or individuals. We want you to know that you possess ours to the fullest extent and that a warm welcome awaits you in our place whether your visit be one of pleasure or business. Your friends, PEGRAM-PATTON DRUG SEED COMPANY “The House of Service” BESSEMER PHONES 880-881 LONG DISTANCE 9196 Ernest D. (In Glee Club practice): “What I want to know is, am I a bass or n baritone.'' Mis Bryant: No. you are not. Kenneth Vine : I tell you, my love for you is making me mad—modi Fay S.: Well keep quiet about it. It’s had the same effect on my father. Mabel G.: You don’t wear enough to keep a flea alive. Cecil P.: Huh. that's why I don’t. HUEYTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Teaches 'Em AND F. M. HUEY ‘ Feeds ’Em’’ HUEYTOWN. ALABAMA Mrs. Dcas: Whut are you going to do on your birthday, Amy?” Miss Bryant: Oh. I don’t know. Take a year off. I suppose.” Doc P.: Say. Miss Pursell is the greatest soup eater that I ever saw. Walker S.: Howznt? Doc. P.: Well, I’ve seen soup syphoned and gargled, but she's the first one I ever heard yodle it. Leonard H.: What is the last thing a girl takes off before she goes to bed? Arnold W.: Couldn't imagine. What? Leonard H.: “Her toes off the floor, of course. THE DRENNEN COMPANY TWENTIETH STREET at SECOND AVE. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA A STORE WORTH KNOWING MANHATTAN PRINTZESS SHIRTS DRESSES COLLARS COATS UNDERWEAR WRAPS For Men For Women MAIN 72 2017 3rd Ave. N. AGENTS A. J. REACH CO. B. M. CHENOWETH CO. Owners of MAIN 1590 103 North 20th St. AGENTS BIRMINGHAM ARMS CYCLE CO. WHOLESALE and RETAIL A. G. Spalding Bros. Stall Dean Manufacturing Company FIRE ARMS. FISHING TACKLE, CUTLERY ATHLETIC GOODS and BICYCLES BIRMINGHAM. ALA. B. M. Chcnoweth. Prc«. and Treas. Robert Y. Jacob, Sec. Anderson’s Dry Cleaning Dyeing Company “The South’s Leading Cleaners” Cleaning For Particular People 1817 THIRD AVE. BESSEMER, ALA. PHONE 185 The Pictures of this SENIOR CLASS MADE BY RUSSELL BROTHERS LEADING PHOTOGRAPHERS and KODAK FINISHERS Ensley, Ala. Phone 300 Major: Do you care for Vera Hopkins? Ernest D.: No, her father docs that. Mr. Deese was discussing the characteristics of a fool's mind. Claude H.: What is a fool anyway? Mr. Deese: Long ago someone said: 'He is a fool who asks more questions than a hundred wise men can answer.' Robert H. (Triumphantly): Now. I know why we flunk on so many exams. Compliments of Knights of Pythias, Lodge No. 130 BESSEMER. ALABAMA Pete Huey: Fodder, give me a dime to go and see the 'Sea Serpent. Father: Vasteful boy I Here's a magnifying glass; go find a worm. Janie Mae Reid: There is a strong resemblance between 'Peanut' Salter and his sister. I believe it's in the nose. LcRoy S.: Yes, It docs 'run' in that family. James W.: Did you read nbout a fellow that went thirty-five days without taking a bath? Fay S.: No, I never rend dirty stories. REALTY BARBER SHOP 100 Per Cent Service Ladies Hair Cut a Specialty All Work Done Up-to-Date 1826 3rd Ave., BESSEMER. ALA. Realty Building Shag W.: I can tell a real lady by the way she dresses, can't you? Carol P.: Dunno, I never watched one. Miss Purscll: Goodness, you’re dumb, why don’t you get an encyclopedia? Chester S.: Yes. but the pedals hurt my feet. I. ROSEN SAVES YOU MONEY 1911-1913 Second Ave. BESSEMER. ALA. A. S. KARNES R. B. LAWLES Bessemer Sandwich Stand ...FOR... Real Toasted Sandwiches WE LEAD—OTHERS FOLLOW Our Intention Are Meanness and Kourteousness. Krispy Sandwiches TRADE WITH KARNES B L A C H ’ S Foremost In Fashions Farmost in Values” APPAREL FOR Monsieur, Madam, Mada-moiselle and the boys J. C. LEWIS 1924 Second Avenue 208-10 Twentieth Street Car Load of Hygienic Refrigerators on Display 1 fk 00 Iln SI 00 From ipiUm Up Down BESSEMER FIRST NATIONAL BANK Real Safety Real Service 4 PER CENT INTEREST W. H. LEWIS GEO. E. RUTLEDGE C. R. KUCHINS G. R. DAVIES OFFICERS President Vice-President Cashier Assistant Cashier Louis Hoster G. R. Davies Lee Moody DIRECTORS Thos. T. Huey John C. Perry Geo. E. Rutledge C. R. Kuchins W. H. Lewis D. E. Wilson Frank Roper: Would il be fowl for mr to cntertnm a chicken like you? I hclma Wildes: Sorry, ole top, but I have a date with an egg and I don I like to break it. Prof. Gilmore: Harold, how old are you? Harold R.: I don't know, sir. but I've had the seven year itch three times. WHEN YOU GET MARRIED You certainly want your home to look nice WALL PAPER Such as we sell will do that very thing LET US SHOW YOU Morton Hardware Company, Inc. Bessemer, Alabama Pope Drug Company, Inc. J. C. POPE, Proprietor Realty Bldg. 3rd Ave. 19th Street Phone 444-445 Only Book Store in Bessemer In Business for Your Health CARREL JEWELRY COMPANY BESSEMER'S ONLY EXCLUSIVE One-Price Jewelers Your Patronage So’icited Jewelry On Credit AT = Cash Prices SERVICE QUALITY RELIABILITY “DRESS WELL AND SUCCEED’- A better education makes a better citizen in any community and so often the best citizen is the best dressed person—WHY? Because he buys his clothes from ENSLEY’S LEADING MEN’S WEAR SHOP GOODWIN C McREE “Fashion Park Clothiers” ENSLEY, ALABAMA. BANK OF ENSLEY ENSLEY AND WYLAM, ALABAMA Strong Enough to PROTECT You Large Enough to SERVE You Small Enough to KNOW You SAVINGS ACCOUNTS CHECKING ACCOUNTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES = BESSEMERS- -■ — — ALL AMERICA SHOE STORE Home of EDUCATOR SHOES FOR THE FAMILY 204 19th Street BESSEMER. ALA. Next Dcor to The Grand E. L. Huey Furniture Company “The Biggest and Best” Will Appreciate Everyone's Patronage MAKE OUR STORE YOUR REST ROOM 1919 to 1923 Third Avenue BESSEMER, ALA. Inez S.: Will you marry mo?” Herman M.: ”Do I look like a minister. Traveler: “Yur non just threw a •tone nt me.” Mr. Deesc: “Did he hit you?” Traveler: No. Mr. Decse: Well, then he wasn’t my son. Harold R.: Say, Ho, got a cigarette?” Frank R.: Sure, want to see it?” MAKE YOUR STORE OUR STORE Goldstein C Cohen ENSLEY’S DEPARTMENT STORE ENSLEY, ALABAMA Herman M.: I know you. LeRoy S.: Who am I? Herman: Nobody. Mr. Dcese: I want you to know that I’m a self-made man. Stanley S.: Well, who interrupted you? CRAIG VINES Gents’ F URNISHINGS DRY GOODS. SHOES and NOTIONS Phone Bess. 275 319 19th Street Supervisor: Is your husband nt home? Mrs. Gilmore: Yes, he’s out in the barn with the animals. Supervisor: Do you think I'll have any trouble finding him? Mrs. Cilmore: No, he’s the only one of his kind.” TYLER JEWELRY COMPANY JEWELERS and OPTICIANS YOUR INTERST IS OUR INTEREST ENSLEY Phone 1427 IT PLEASES US TO PLEASE YOU ALLEY’S DRUG STORE BESSEMER, ALA. Corner 3rd Ave. and 19th St. Telephone 26 COMPLIMENTS of C. E. FALKNER Bessemer, Alabama sksjsksl dolomite motor company LEE TIRES AND TUBES GENERAL AUTO REPAIRS AND ACCESSORIES W. 1. NICHOLAS DOLOMITE, L. E. WOOD ALA. Mrs. Dens (in Chemistry): When water is transformed into ice what great change takes place? Dummy H.s Change in price. Miss Copeland. What is a kitchen? Cecil P.: A kitchen is a small room where we open cans. Palma II.: Have you heard the new I ango song?' Hazel H.: No. What's that? Palma: Tangonna Rain No Mo . Frank Roper: Docs your mother object to kissing? Ruby K.: Do you want to ring the whole family in on this party. J. E DILLARD. President M. E. CROTWELL. Vice-President W. C. DILLARD. Secretary and Treasurer BESSEMER LUMBER COMPANY Wholesale and Retail Lumber, Lath, Shingles and Mill Work Our Specialties: Heavy Framing. House Bills and Oak Flooring Office, Yard and Mill: 1-9 SOUTH 20th STREET. PHONE BESSEMER 621 Miss Bryant: Tell me. would you still love me. even though I were ugly? Mr. Brice (Absent-mindedly) My dear, you know I do. Doctor: You hove acute appendicitis. Gussie A.: Oh. Doctor, don't flatter me. Ernest D.: Mother, may I go out and play? Mother: With those holes in your trousers? Ernest: No. mother, with the kids across the street. COMPLIMENTS OF Huey-Hosey Grain Grocery Co. 409-415 Phones Bessemer 480 0 th STREET BESSEMER Main 2916 George R.: Mother, may 1 ask for things like a soldier? Mother: Why. yes. darling. George: “Then pass the darn beans. Mother: Why son. do soldiers swear like that? George: Do they? Well. I should hope to spit in your mess kit. Mr. Dcese: Scientists say that ugly babies make handsome men and pretty babies ore just opposite. Evelyn D.: Oh. Mr. Deese, I bet you were a beautiful baby. Miss Cora: Give me a sentence using the word ‘pencil’ in it. Alvin H.: If I don’t wear suspenders my pants’1 come down. MARVEL CITY FURNITURE O o • “BESSEMER'S NEWEST FURNITURE STORE Phone 332 314 19th St. Ladies Rest Room J. W. PICKENS J. W. DONALDSON V. L. SUMMER JACOBS UNDERTAKING CO. EMBALMERS and FUNERAL DIRECTORS AUTO AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 590 118 18th Street Franklin Lady Flour Wholesale Distributors F. B. BUCK CO. BESSEMER. ALA. Compliments of BRADLEY BROTHERS GRAIN COMPANY 401 20th Street i BEESSEMER PHONES’ 1 MAIN . . . 144 BESSEMER. ALA. 145 4850 5EE US before you buy your Refrigerators. Just received a car load of “The Famous Herrick” refrigerators with the water bottle and coil ready for use Hood-Fitzgerald Furniture Company We Furnish Everything You Need For Your Home Phone 374 BESSEMER. ALA. 1910-12 Third Ave. Grace Dees: Mother, why did you marry father? Mother: So you've begun to wonder, too. have you? Harold R. (Entering a freight office): Say. mi ter I want to go to Cullman by freight. Clerk: Why by freight? Harold: “Because l-l-l can't express myself. DUCK MOORE Jewelers and Watchmakers The Place to Buy Diamond , Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, Glasses Fitted, Lenses Duplicated All Work Guaranteed 222 19th St. Phone 246 BESSEMER. ALA. Fred S.: Why don’t Santa Claus ever shave? Stanley S.: Cause there ain't no Santa Claus.” Miss Bryant (in Glee Club practice): All together let's sing the song entitled. 'If you don't pay your incidental fee you won't get a report card.' Men’s and Young Men’s Shirts the Cheapest and Best Value in Town Going at 85c. R. J. SLOGGETT, 112 North 19th St., Bessemer, Ala. Eva Ruth P.: Do you know the difference between a parlor and a bath tub? Major W.: No.” Eva Ruth: Then I won't invite you to visit my house. A. W. DEASON SON Established IMS HARDWARE AND SPORTING GOODS 317 No. Nineteenth St. Phone Bess. 555 Mr. Hopkins: Well young man. so you want to marry my daughter? Have you K°t any money? Ernest D.: Some. How much do you want for her? L