Huntsville High School - Pierian Yearbook (Huntsville, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1943 volume:

'Ike Pu ui HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PIERIAN PuMuhed by THE SENIOR CLASS OF HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA She HOMEFRONT a Solid a4 that ol Om In every way our school strives to carry out the program of the nation. Above you see the highlights of our successful home campaign of '42-'43. The tremendous effort exerted by the entire school during the scrap drive attracted the praise of everyone. By buying bonds and stamps in large quantities our students demonstrated that they fully realized the important part these purchases play in our fight for victory. The sale of war bonds and stamps not only went over in a big way during the special selling campaigns but were consistently purchased from day to day by the student body. The cooperation of the students during the issuance of point rationing coupons was greatly appreciated and their efficient work in carrying out this program was of invaluable aid. Page 4 There are few who indoctrinate democracy with such fervor. There are few who teach the way of life which means so much to us with equal enthusiasm. Therefore, in grateful appreciation of the man who serves his country in the same faithful fervent manner that he has served his school, we dedicate this, the seventh Pierian, to MR. GUY MILFORD. May we in the future maintain the principles that he has instilled in us during our high school years. Puge 5 COUNCIL OF MR. J. R. HINES Principal of Huntsville High School MRS. RUTH M. BANKS—Spanish: B.S., University of Alabama,- Columbia University MISS CABIE MANNING—Secretary to Superintendent: University cf Alabama MRS. ZADA O'REILLY—Commercial: Alabama Polytechnic Institute MR. LESTER L. GEORGE—Bandmaster: B.S., Bowling Green State University MISS FRANCES ROBERTS—History: B.S., M.A., University of Alabama MRS. MARY J. LANTZ—Biology, History: B.S., Winthrop College MRS. JOHN P. O'HEHIR—Chemistry, Algebra: A.B., Judson College,- Univer- sity of Alabama MISS MARGARET MASON—Librarian: B.A., Blue Mountain; L.S., B.S., Peabody College MISS ALENE WEBB-latin: B.A., Vanderbilt University ADMINISTRATION MR. W. G. HAMM Superintendent of City Schools MISS ANNIE MERTS-Mothematics: Florence Normal College; Univer- sity of Alabama; A.B., Athens College MRS. GUY MILFORD—English: University of Alabama MISS NORA ROBINSON—Heme Economics: A.B., East Texas State Teacher's College MRS. W. G. HAMM—English: A.B., Vanderbilt University MR. GUY MILFORD-History: Howard College; Mercer College MR. J. M. PIPER—Coordinator Vocational Education: B.S., Louisiana State Uni- versity; Washington University MISS LILLIAN ANDERSON—Retail Selling: University of Alabama MRS. J. F. DUNN—Mathematics: University of Alabama MISS MARY ANN EVANS-English: Ward-Belmont Junior College; Vanderbilt University Quime FIGHTERS The Seniors of 1943 will assume added responsibilities in our all out drive for victory. They will fill positions in the production lines at home and in the front line trenches of the battlefields. In so doing they will be defending cur democratic way of life with that fighting spirit common to all true Americans. President-PATRICK W. RICHARDSON President of Freshman Homeroom, '40; Student Council, '40; Camera Club, President '40, '41, '42, Secretary-Treasurer '43; Hi-Y Club '41, '42, '43; H Club '42, '43; Dramatics Club '41, '42, Vice-President '43; Spanish Club '42, Assistant Vice-President '43; National Honor Society '43; President of Sophomore Homeroom '41; Photography Editor Pierian '43. Vice-President—SAMMY BURKETT Hi-Y Club '40, '41, '42, President '43; Vice-President District Hi-Y '42, '43; H Club '42, '43, Vice-President H Club '43; Student Council '39; Vice-President English Club '39, '40; President cf Freshman Class '39; War Bond Committee '43; Pierian Staff '43. Secretary-MILTON PEELER Hi-Y Club '41, Secretary-Treasurer '42, '43; Camera Club '43; Dramatics Club '43; Spanish Club '42, Vice-President '43; President Junior Class '42; National Honor Society '43; Who's Who '42; Assistant Editor Pierian '43. Treasurer—RAY MONROE Junior Red Cross Council '40; Dramatics Club '41, '42, Secretary-Treasurer '43; Red and Blue Staff '42, '43; Junior Grace Club '41, '42, '43; Who's Who '42; Secretary Junior Class '42; National Honor Society '43; Cheerleader '43; H Club '43; Spanish Club '42, President '43; Vice-President Freshman Homeroom '40; Pierian Staff '43. Page 8 ALICE JANE ACUFF Dramatics Club '41; Red and Blue Staff '41; Spanish Club '42, Treasurer '43. MARJORIE ALLEN Dramatics Club '41, '42; President '43; Junior Red Cross Council '41, '42, '43; Red and Blue Staff '43; Basketball '43; Pierian Staff '43; Vice-President Homeroom '42. JACK ANDERSON Homeroom President '40; Homeroom Secretary '41; Junior Red Cross Council '41, '42, Secretary '43; Business Manager Junior Class '42; Hi-V Club '42, '43; Camera Club Vice-President '40, '41, '43; Secretary '42; Red and Blue Staff '40, '41, '42, '43. JUANITA BARNETT Glee Club '40, '41; Home Economics Club '41. HELEN BERMAN Glee Club '42, '43; Dramatics Club '42. CARL BLACK H Club '41, '42, '43. Hi-Y Club '41, '42, '43; H Club '42, '43; Cheerleader '42, '43. DUSTY ANDERSON President Freshman Homeroom; Vice-President Sophomore Homeroom; Treasurer Junior Class '42,-Editor '43 Pierian; Red and Blue Staff '42, Editor '43; Camera Club '40, Secretary '41, Vice-President '42, President '43; Hi-Y Club '42, Vice-President '43; Spanish Club '42, Secretary '43; National Honor Society '43. PATTIE BAILEY Transfer from Madison High School. PEGGY BAXTER Glee Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Home Economics Club '41, '42. MILDRED BERRY Glee Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Home Economics Club '40, '41, '42, '43. HELEN BROADWAY Band '40, '41, '42; Dramatics Club '40; Vice-President Freshman Homeroom '40; D. O. Club '42, '43. MARY JANE CHICHESTER MARY ELIZABETH CROOK Red and Blue Staff '43; Dramatics Club '42; Glee Club '43; Spanish Club '43. Home Economics Club '42, '43. ALICE MARIE CRUNK J. W. DAVIS Home Economics Club '41; Red and Blue Staff '40; D. O. Club '43. Red and Blue Staff '40, '41. SHIRLEY DAVIS Basketball '43; Pierian Staff '43; 1 Camera Club '43; Dramatics Club '43; Red and Blue '43. ROBERT LEE DeYOUNG Camera Club '41, '42, '43. NELL DICKERT RICHARD DICKSON MARGIE DRAKE Treasurer Homeroom '40; Dramatics Club '42, '43; Red and Blue Staff '43; Camera Club '43; Vice-President National Honor Society '43. MERLE DUNHAM ELI ESLICK VIVIAN DURDEN Band '40, '41, '42, '43. CORINNE FANNING D. O. Club '43; Notional Honor Society '43; Junior Red Cross Council '41. JESSIE MARION FERGUSON Spanish Club '42, '43; Red and Blue Staff '41; Pierian Staff '43. NORMAN FRYE CAROLINE GARTH Junior Grace Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Dramatics Club '40; H Club '40, '41, Secretary '42, Treasurer '43; Cheerleader '40; Majorette '41, '42, '43; Homecoming Queen '43. DOROTHY NELL GILES Band '40, '41, '42; Spanish Club '42, '43; Home Economics Club '42, '43; Glee Club '42, '43. MARY GOGGIN Secretary Freshman Homeroom '40; Secretary Scphcmcre Homeroom '41; Junior Red Cross Council '41, '42; Secretary Junior Homeroom '42; Junior Grace Club '39, '40, '41, '42, '43; Red and Blue Staff '40, '41. LORINNE FANNING D. O. Club '43; National Honor Society. HELEN FINLEY Secretary-Treasurer Homeroom '40; Secretary-Treasurer Homeroom '41; Junior Red Cross Council '40; Vice-President Horr.ercom '42. KATHRYN GARDNER Dramatics Club '40; Junior Red Cross Council '40, '41; Home Economics Club '40, '41, '42, '43; D. O. Club '43; Red and Blue Staff '40. RUTH GERON Dramatics Club '41, '42, '43; Red and Blue '41, '42, '43; Spanish Club '42, Second Vice-President '43; National Honor Society '43; Junicr Grace Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Pierian '43. BOBBY GILLIAM H Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Hi-Y Club '43; Camera Club '43. GRADY RAY GREENE DICK KING President Homeroom '40; Bond '41, '42, '43; President Homeroom '42. MAUVLEEN HARDEMAN Glee Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Dramatics Club '41, '42, '43; Red and Blue Staff '41, '42; Vice-President Freshman Class '40. JACK HAY H Club '42, '43; Hi-Y Club '41, '42, '43; National Honor Society '43; Band '40, '41; Pierian Staff '43; Junior Red Cross '42; Ccmera Club '43. SUE HUTCHENS Dramatic Club '40, '41; Junior Grace Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Cheerleader '43; Secretary Homeroom '40; Red and Blue Staff '40. HELEN JACOBS Home Economics Club '40, '41; Glee Club '40; D. O. Club '41, '42, Treasurer '43. ANN LATHAM Secretary-Treasurer Homeroom '40; Junior Red Cross Council '40; Glee Club '42, '43; Red and Blue Staff '42, '43; Basketball '43. JEAN HARPER Pierian Staff '43; Glee Club '43. LLOYD HOOTS H Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Hi-Y Club '42, '43. BILL IVY H Club '43; Hi-Y Club '43; Camera Club '41, '42, '43; Red and Blue Staff '42, '43; Pierian Staff '43. BRANDON JONES Junior Red Cross '40, '41; Band '40, '41, '42, '43; Orchestra '41, '42. LAWRENCE LACY DOUGLAS LAWLER President Homeroom '42; Band '40, '41, President '43; Hi-Y Club '43; Spanish Club '42, '43, Secretary '42. MARJORIE LAWLER Spanish Club '41, '42. BILL LEAVENS Transfer. LOUIS LEE JOHN McCALEB Red and Blue '41, '42; Camera Club '43; H Club '43; Hi-Y Club '41, '42, '43. alyce McDonald D. O. Club '43; Band '40, '41, '42; Dramatics Club '40; Junior Red Cross '40, '41, '42; Home Economics Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Red and Blue '40. frank McKenzie MARY FRANCES MAHAFFIE Fierian Staff '43; Spanish Club '43; Camera Club '43; Junior Grace Club '43; Red and Blue Staff '43; Glee Club '43; Dramatics Club '43. FRANCES McADAMS Glee Club '40, '41, '42; National Honor Society '42; D. O. Club '41, '42, Secretary '43. SEARCY McCLURE Orchestra '42, '43; Camera Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Pierian Staff '43; Spanish Club '42, '43; Red and Blue Staff '43. NANCY McGEHEE D. O. Club '42, '43. james McWhorter THOMAS MANNING SYLVtblER MAZZA Treasurer Freshman Class '40; Treasurer Sophomore Class '41; Band '40, '41. BARTOW MONROE H Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Hi-Y Club '41, '42, '43; Who's Who '42; Red and Blue '43. ELEANOR PAYNE Red and Blue '40; Dramatics Club '41, '42; Junior Grace Club '43. J. C. RENEGAR Glee Club '42; Spanish Club '42, '43; Basketball '40, '41. BILL RODGERS D. O. Club '42, '43; Spanish Club '42, '43. MARJORIE MASON Red and Blue '40, '41, '42, '43; Spanish Club '41, '42; National Honor Society '43. ELDRED MILLER Band '40; Red and Blue '42, '43; Pierian Staff '43; Red Cress '40; Camera Club '40, '43; Spanish Club '42, '43. LOUISE PAINTER Glee Club '40; Home Economics Club '40, '41; D. O. Club '41, '42, '43. FRANCES PRUITT National Honor Society '43. SAM RICE Band '40, '41, '42; Glee Club '42; Football '43; Camera Club '42, '43; Hi-Y Club '43; Basketball '43; H Club '43. BILLY JOE ROWAN Hi-Y Club '41, '42, '43; H Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Tennis '40, '41; D. O. Club '40, '41; Who's Who '42. MARGARET NELL SANDLIN Home Economics Club '40, '41; Red and Blue Staff '41, '42. JUANITA SCHRIMSHER Home Economics Club '40, '41; D. O. Club '40, '42, '43. JOE NEAL SIMMONS Football '41, '42, '43; H Club '41, '42, '43; Camera Club '43. ELLIS SPARKS Camera Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Hi-Y Club '42, '43; Dramatics Club '43; National Honor Society President '43; Red and Blue Staff '42, '43; Band '41; Spanish Club '42, '43; Junior Red Cross Council '40, '41; Assistant Business Manager Pierian '43. BARBARA SWANGO Red and Blue Staff '43; Glee Club '43. SERAPHINA TAYLOR Home Economics Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Red and Blue Staff '40, '41; Majorette '40, '41, '42, '43; Dramatics Club '41, '42, '43; D. O. Club '43. JANE SCHILD Red and Blue Staff '40, '41, '42, '43; Home Economics Club '41, '42, President '43; Pierian Staff '43; Junior Red Cross Council Chairman '43. VIRGINIA SHERRILL CATHERINE SNYDER Red and Blue Staff '42; Glee Club '40, '41. LOUISE STONE Basketball '43; Glee Club '40, '41; Heme Economics Club '43; Red and Blue Staff '43. LUCY MARGARET TAYLOR Spanish Club '42, '43; Home Economics Club '42; Treasurer Homeroom '41; Secretary-Treasurer Homeroom '40; Vice-President Homeroom '42; Junior Red Cross Council '40, '41; National Honor Society '43. ALICE TEAGUE Glee Club '40, '41, '42; Heme Economics Club '40, '41, '42; D. O. Club '42, '43. CABIE LOU TIDWELL Spanish Club '42; Assistant Secretary '43. Gn ALBERT WATKINS Hi-Y Club '41, '42, '43; Fcotball '42, '43; H Club '41, '42, '43; Cheerleader '41; Camera Club '43; Secretary Sophomore Class '41. MARY ALICE WISE Red and Blue Staff '43; Pierian Staff '43; Dramatics Club '43. MARY LOUISE VAUGHN National Honor Society Treasurer '43. ELISABETH WATTS Secretary Sophomore Class '40; Majorette '40, '41, '42; Glee Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Dramatics Club '40, '41, '42, '43; Secretary-Treasurer Junior Class '41; Junior Grace Club '42, Vice-President '43; Camera Club '43; Spanish Club '42, '43, Treasurer '43; Homecoming Maid of Honor '43; Red and Blue '43; Pierian Staff '43. CATHERINE YARBROUGH Glee Club '43; Spanish Club '42, '43; Band '40, '41. BILLY LEE First Semester President Greatly appreciated by every Senior was the efficient work of this popular member of the graduating class. He performed the duties of his office faithfully and conscientiously and his sincere interest and enthusiasm were an inspiration to the group. We have missed his leadership and outstanding personality end wish him as much success elsewhere as he attained here at H. H. S. IVe Will ALWAYS Our cheerleaders. The Honor Society ceremonies. The Underclass Officers. The scare of the Lawrenceburg game. The ever-changing faculty. Our glorious victory over Decatur. The War Rally at half time. President Billy Lee. The scrap metal holidays. The colorful performances of the Band. The Red and Blue dance. The Tavern. Key collection. Our mountain of scrap metal. Success of the '42 Pierian. Senior (and Junior) Class rings. Mrs. Banks room's monopoly on the Red and Blue banner. The Homecoming Celebration. Our beautiful queen and maids of honor. The Hi-Y initiation parties with these pitiful pledges. The tie at Decatur. Thanksgiving Day at Athens. The Junior Class barn dance. Herr Schickelgruber's space in the Red and Blue. The success of the victory parade. Our Honor Roll of Service Men. Christmas holidays—dances, dates, and general good times. New Year's Eve. Spanish Club—Pageant and Fiesta. The Pierian Staff and Room. Our good citizenship girl. The Dramatics Club plays. Service men's letters home. Our new lunchroom and supposedly soundproof bandroom. The Senior magazine sale. Hi-Y defense dance. The 1943 Who's Who. Shoe rationing. The Band banquet. The hectic point rationing week. Our Basketball team's great showing in the successful District Tournament held in our gym. B average exemption requirements. The Senior Class upheaval. Week-ends spent in the mountain cabins. Gas and food rationing. The Pierian room. Saturday nights at Steadman's. Sunday nights at the shew and elsewhere. Scottsboro's jinx on us in basketball. The annual's sales campaign and chapel program. Picture making for the Pierian. The Hi-Y convention in Tuscumbia. The intramural basketball games; Senior's clean sweep. The Hi-Y barn dance. Spring—hikes, picnics, hayrides and all that goes with it. Hill Billy day. Sad Seniors. Rehearsals for graduation. Last days—invitations, gowns, class day, confusion, fun, toil, and tears. DES The Juniors have done a creditable work in providing assistance to the leaders of our efforts whenever needed. They will be liable for the continuance of the task of directing the energies of the student body into efforts for victory. JUNIOR CLASS LIST OF THOSE IN PICTURES Acuff, Howard Acuff, Jeon Atkinson, Bobby Baxter, Hubbard Bragg, Doris Broadway, Gayle Callaway, Billy Career, Marjeon Chose, Thomas Cryer, Dorothy Davis, Jesse Dilworth, Sara Elliot, Helen Fowler, Bill Fry, Drexel Garvin, Mary Willie Gilliam, Richard Gipson, Terry Green, Geraldine Harbin, Louise Harris, Ann Harris, Wilton Hart, Marion Hawkins, Jo Hill, Lister Hines, Jean Holliman, Martha Hopper, Ennis Hudson, Jeanne Hughes, Richard Hughes, Sydney Jones, Nelson Kaufman, Ernest Lacy, Roy Landman, Sara Larkin, John Lewter, Jane Loeb, Sigfried Maddox, Christine Mason, Edith Miller, Ed Payne Mims, Jane Moxness, Eleanor Osburn, John Price. James R. Sanderson, Elise Sanford, Thomas Scott, Mary Sailie Sockwell, Sam Starr, Marie Sublett, Billy Talley, Billy Tate, Minerva Taylor, Carolyn JUNIOR OFFICERS BILL CALLOWAY JANE MIMS MARTHA SAILLE SCOTT SAM SOCKWELL NELSON JONES President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Business Manager Taylor, Herman Tinker, Christine Turner, Tully Wall, Ann Watts, Jane Whiteside, Corrine Williams, James Wilson, Alex Wilson, Mary V. Not in picture: Allen, Eirene Andrews, Jeraldine Blankenship, Orden Clift, Edgar Cowley, Josephine Crowson, Jack Davis, Margaret Dryer, Thurston George, Sylvia Gibbs, Christine Gill, Mastin Gunn, Joyce Hoy, Dick Holley, Estel Honey, Curtis Jones, Cora Jones, Emogene Leavens, Don Loveless, Marvin Michael, Calvin Neville, Don Nichols, Mary Lee Oldfield, Alwyn Parks, Alene Pitts, Nadine Scott, Lois Simms, Elizabeth Smith, Lynch Stolz, Iva Marie Suddeth, Virginia Walker, Faye White, Anna Ruth Whitaker, Jane Wilburn, Joe Womack, Euclid � r wfm, SCRAPPERS The Sophomores earned this title through their superlative efforts exerted during our school's campaign to collect scrap for conversion into supplies of war for our fighting forces. May they always serve their country as they did in this instance. LIST OF SOPHOMORE CLASS PICTURES Archanbeautt, Lois Barker, Betty Bortee, Annie Lail Behrenberg, Christine Cantrell, Erskine Chapman, Caroline Citrano, Sammy Couch, J. L. Curtis, Mack Davies, Carolyn Davis, Bettie Davis, Betty Sue DeYoung, Nellie Ann Dicky, K. E. Esslinger, Jane Ford, Frank Freeman, Helen Fuller, Marion Gill, Harrison Goldstein, Sandy Grote, Jane Hamm, William Harris, Corrine Harris, Bill Hart, Julia Henry, Lois Higgins, James Hill, LaGotha Hooper, Audrey Howard, Margaret Hummel, Carolyn Hunt, Gaylord Kirsch, Tommy Laxon, Dorothy Maddox, Rachel Manning, Catherine McClure, Dorothy McDonnel, Kate Mastin Mitcham, Billie Marie Mitchell, Nancy Moose, Charolette Newby, Francis Petty, Lois Phelps, Ulysses Pizitz, Harold Porter, Margaret Savage, Maurice Savas, Doris Schamburger, Elizabeth Schield, Betty Sibley, Francis Simmons, Gladys Simms, Emily Singley, Wilbur Stover, Earl HOMEROOM PRESIDENTS EARL STOVER ERSKINE CANTRELL SANDY GOLDSTEIN Thomas, Roberta Thornton, Betty Todd, Norma Tumminello, Leatrice Walker, Nannette Ward, Doris Webster, Martin White, Ralph Willson, Earnest Ycrbrocgh, Jessie Ann Yarbrough, Sam Not in picture: Barker, Bernice Beason, Robert Black, Analoyce Braly, Alfred Brown, Mary Louise Cox, Robert Cramer, Philip Eaton, Mildred Fowler, Nora Furbee, James Garner, Betty Good, Edwin Hackett, Thelma Harris, James Hooper, Henry Houston, Willa Howard, James Hucks, Louise Huffman, Bobby Landers, Charles Lehman, Rand Long, Leo Muy, Jean McKenzie, James Miller, Mary Rose Mitchell, Richard Moore, Elizabeth Osborne, Doris Porker, Louise Preston, Lovelle Reese, Robert Ross, Bruce Rutledge, Katherine Schrimscher, Gladys Snyder, Elsie Staggs, Juanita Vandiver, Sarah Warren, Mildred Bcmi BUYERS The Freshmen deserve this name for their increasing support of the bond and stamp sales and for their consistent purchase of these symbols of our government. They have set a noble precedent for classes to follow in their steps. Adams, Peggy Alexander, Charles Atkinson, Dorothy Barker, Jean Berry, Charles Betsch, Emily Bledsoe, L. A. Braun, Bruce Bright, Bert Carter, John Chaney, Edith Clark, Ben Coons, Sue Crunk, Grady Crawford, Sarah FRESHMEN Cummings, Mary Ann Damsky, Louise Davis, Zelda Dickson, Mary Louise Dillard, Donna Mai Duffy, Gene Elliott, Addie Fanning, Thomas Finley, Evelyn Foster, Louis Gates, Martha B. Gatlin, Inella Glennon, Marion Grace, Mary Jane Green, Barbara Grote, Carl Gupton, Yvonne Harless, Mary Jane Harman, Marion Harrioson, Vera Hart, LeRoy Hawkins, Ann Henley, Rita Honey, Catherine Hudson, Gerry Hughes, Vivian Hutchens, Betty Jacoby, Natalie Jernigan, Norman Jor.es, Nancy Lane, Bill Lawler, Julia Lazar, Helene Lynch, Mary Kate Macon, Joe Ed Manchee, Nancy Jean Manning, Wilodene Mason, Mary E. Monroe, Joan Mullinax, Imogene Nelson, Betty June Orgain, Bettye Parish, Nelson Parvin, Francis Payne, Hal Pogue, Charles Porter, Creston Powell, Jeanne Prince, Bettye Prince, Shirley Roberts, James E. Ross, Nancy Rowan, Bert Sanderson, Imogene Schields, Marion Schields, Rosa Clay S.bley, Katherine Sims, Bobby Smith, Millard Stepher.son, Mae Stone, Dot Swindler, Nancy Jane Talley, Joseph Thomas, Betty Todd, Addric Vann, Doris Walker, Gerry Walker, Whitson Weathers, Billy White, Carolyn Wood, Frank Woodall, Lillian Woosley, Jean Allen, Eileen Baucom, Marie HOMEROOM PRESIDENTS WHITSON WALKER BERT ROWAN MILLARD SMITH ADDRIC TODD Blond, Mary Brantley, Helen Broom, Rebecca Cagle, Mildred Carter, F. C. Cramer, Robert Cryder, Paul DeYoung, Nellie Ann Drake, Lois Dryer, Edward Dunivant, William Dupree, Edward Esslinger, Edgar Evans, Donald Goodson, Joyce Gore, Shirley Hale, Robert Hall, John Harper, Billy Howkins, Lois Hunt, Edwin Johnson, Billy Jones, Claro Jones, David Leovans, James Lee, Jimmy Locke, Elmira McCutchen, Fred Miller, Earl Miller, Grahom Moore, Ed Murphree, Melvin Neely, Betty Jo Nichols, Emily O'Neal, Harold Oliver, Patsy Palmer, Elsie Porter, Cresion Porter, Paul Prince, Alice Priest, Kenneth Ray, Emoger.e Rich, Annie Roach, George Rosenblum, Jean Ross, Gene Sanders, Mervin Sandlin, Bobby Schretzler, Raymond Smith, Hayes Snyder, Joe Stanton, Bonita Starr, Lee Thomas, Paul Weatherly, Douglas Wigton, John Williams, Bobby Woods, Lawton HIGH IN OUR ESTEEM These former members of our student body ore now in active service with the various branches of our armed forces. We pause, in our activities on the home front, to salutate these to whom belongs the distinction of serving their country in the greatest possible way. Shown above are all of the boys who have left Huntsville High this year to join some branch of the service. Left to right, top row: Billy Lee, Howard Syler, Douglas Lynch, Myles DeRussy, Charles Hooper, Lloyd Long, Joe Braly, John Kimbrough, Dolphos Jacobs, and Darrell Sanders. Not in pictures are Bill King and Donald Leavens. Page 24 Owi CIVILIAN DEFENDERS 6na 24UAatiO Vl We Gemfia ie THE ACTIVITIES OF OUR SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS TO THOSE OF OUR NATION’S CIVILIAN DEFENSE UNITS THE DIRECTORS PIERIAN STAFF Many and long are the hcurs of wcrk that have gene into this, the 1943 PIERIAN. The staff has tried to faithfully record the activities of a strenuous war time year in a way which, we hope, will exceed all forerunners and stand out even in the future. We w:;h to express our appreciation to our sponsor, Mrs. Lantz, to our advertisers, to our subscribers, and to all others who have helped to make our annual possible. Our staff is composed of: Dusty Anderson, Editor,- Milton Peeler, Assistant Editor; Jack Anderson, Business Manager; Ellis Sparks, Assistant Business Manager; Marjorie Allen, Senior Class Editor; Jean Harper, Assistant; Shirley Davis, Junior Class Editor; Ruth Geron, Sophomore Class Editor; Jessie M. Ferguson, Freshman Class Editor,- Albert Watkins, Sports Editor,- Jack Hay, Assistant; Ray Monroe and Elisabeth Watts, Club Editors; Alyce Wise, Feature Editor; Jane Schild, Art Editor,- Pat Richardson, Photography Editor; Mary F. Mahaffie, Assistant, Catherine Snyder, Margaret Sandlin, Typists; Sammy Burkett, Circulation Manager,- Mary Goggin, Searcy McClure, Eldred Miller, Members of Business Staff; Mrs. Paul Lantz, Sponsor. Page 26 CENSORSHIP THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Honor Society strives to establish the ideals of Democracy in the school program. The four ideals of this organization. Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service, are ideals for which our nation is fighting and are upheld with devoted loyalty by its members. The members of the society are: Ellis Sparks, President; Margie Drake, Vice-President; Ruth Geron, Secretary; Mary L. Vaughn, Treasurer; Dusty Anderson, Corinne Fanning, Lorinne Fanning, Jack Hay, Frances McAdams, Marjorie Mason, Ray Monroe, Milton Peeler, Frances Pruitt, Pat Richardson, Lucy M. Taylor, Cabie L. Tidwell; Miss Annie Merts, Sponsor. Page 27 THE DRAMATICS CLUB One of the most outstanding groups in the school is the Dramatics Club. Productions presented before the student body this year will be well remembered. As an opportunity for pupils to develop any artistic talent they may possess, it stands to itself as one of the extra curricular activities of school life. Members are: Marjorie Allen, President; Pat Richardson, Vice-President; Ray Monroe, Secretary-Treasurer; Billy Adair, Peggy Adams, Bill Callaway, Mary Jane Chichester, Shirley Davis, Donna Mai Dillard, Margie Drake, Jean Duffey, Ruth Geron, Mary Jane Grace, Yvonne Gupton, Louise Harbin, Mauvleen Hardeman, Rita Henley, Gaylord Hunt, Mary F. Mahaffie, Betty June Nelson, Eleanor Payne, Milton Peeler, Harold Pizitz, Margaret Porter, Kenneth Priest, Ellis Sparks, Nancy J. Swindler, Seraphina Taylor, Norma Todd, Elisabeth Watts, Jane Watts, Jane Whitaker, Lillian Woodall; Miss Mary Ann Evans, Sponsor. Page 28 COMMUNICATION THE RED AND BLUE Thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by all who attend H. H. S. is our school paper. As a result of a great deal of effort on the part of the members cf the staff, the Red and Blue has attained a high degree of perfection this year and justly deserves the acclaim awarded it by several state press conferences. Staff members are: Dusty Anderson, Editor-in-Chief; Margie Drake, Marjorie Allen, Mary Jane Chichester, Alyce Wise, Bartow Monroe, Assistant Editors; Betty Sue Davis, Business Manager; Ray Monroe, Circulation Manager; Jane Schild, Cartoonist; Sara Dilworth, Jane Lewter, Wilton Harris, Jessie Ann Yarbrough, Elisabeth Watts, Mary Frances Mahaffie, Circulation Staff; Jane Watts, Exchange Editor; Nell Dickert, Marjorie Mason, Margaret Sandlin, Catherine Snyder, Virginia Sherrill, Shirley Davis, Typists; Ellis Sparks, Nadine Pitts, Eldred Miller, Billy Adair, Elise Sanderson, Nellie Ann DeYoung, Ann Hawkins, Nancy Ross, Eli Eslick, Contributors; Miss Frances Roberts, Faculty Advisor. Page 29 6. Gilliam Bobby 7. Gilliam, Richard 8. Goggin, Mary 9. Goldstein, Sandy 10. Hamm, William 11. Harris, Wilton 12. Hay, Jack 13. Higgins, James 14. Hoots, Lloyd 15. Hopper, Ennis 16. Hutchens, Sue 17. Ivy, Bill 18. Lane, Bill 19. Lee, Billy 20. McCaleb, John 21. Monroe, Bartow 22. Monroe, Ray 23. Rice, Sam 24. Richardson, Pat 25. Rowan, Bert 26. Sanford, Thomas 27. Simmons, Joe Neal 28. Stover, Earl 29. Tally, Bill 30. Turner, Tully 31. Watkins, Albert 32. Webster, Martin 33. Williams, James 34. Willson, Ernest 35. Wilson, Alex 36. Yarbrough, Jesse Ann OFFICERS ROWAN, BIILY JOE President BURKETT, SAMMY Vice-President GARTH, CAROLINE Sec.-Treasurer SPONSORS MILFORD, GUY GEORGE, LESTER L. MEMBERS 1. Adair, Billy 2. Black, Carl 3. Cantrell, Erskine 4. Fowler, Bill 5. Garvin, Mary Willie CONSERVATION AND SALVAGE 1. Adair, Billy 2. Anderson, Jack 3. Clift, Edgar 4. Fowler, Bill 5. Gilliam, Bobby 6. Gilliam, Richard 7. Goldstein, Sandy 8. Hay, Dick 9. Hay, Jack 10. Hoots, Lloyd 1 1. Ivy, Bill 12. Lawler, Douglcss 13. McCaleb, John 14. Miller, Eldred 15. Monroe. Bartow 16. Rice, Sam 17. Richardson, Pat 18. Rowan, Billy Joe 19. Sparks, Ellis 20. Stover, Earl 21. Turner, Tully 22. Webster, Martin 23. Wilson, Alex Officers pictured above are: Sammy Burkett, President; Dusty Anderson, Vice-President; Milton Peeler, Secretary-Treasurer,- Albert Watkins, Chaplain. Also shown is Mr. Guy Milford, Sponsor. Of the numerous organizations at H. H. S. the Hi-Y Club is recognized for its outstanding service to tWfe. school and to the community. In addition to making substantial contributions to charitable groups, members have offered their services in the collection of scrap metal and other such materials vital to the war effort. These boys are to be commended for their fine spirit and unselfish work wherever opportunity affords. Page 31 THE HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club provides instruction for girls in cooking and sewing and in other such arts, to better prepare them for the task of housekeeping. It offers, through social activities, a chance for its members to demonstrate the knowledge which they have acquired in the classroom. Members of this group are: Jane Schild, President; Jean Acuff, Vice-President; Ann Wall, Secre- tary; Elise Sanderson, Treasurer,- Ann Bartee, Marjeen Caneer, Mary E. Crook, Sarah Crowford, Carolyn Davies, Marion Fuller, Dorothy N. Giles, Joyce Gunn, Margaret Howard, Christine Maddox, Rachel Maddox, Louise Parker, Alene Parks, Frances Sibley, Gladys Schrimpsher, Mary S. Scott, Sarah Vandiver; Miss Ncra Robinson, Sponsor. Page 32 CLEARANCE AND REPAIR D. O. CLUB This organization offers an opportunity to vocational students to familiarize themselves with numerous types of work and helps them in obtaining practical knowledge by securing positions for them in the business establishments of our city. The organization consists of the following members: John Larkin, President; Sidney Hughes, Vice-President; Helen Jacobs, Secretary; Charlsie Nichols, Substitute Secretary; Alene Blankenship, Treasurer,-Howard Acuff, Eirene Allen, Mildred Berry, Helen Broadway, Josephine Cowley, Alice Crunk, Jessie Davis, Margaret Davis, Thurston Dryer, Corinne Fanning, Lorinne Fanning, Kathryn Gardner, Anne Harris, Cera M. Jones, Ernest Kaufman, Roy Lacy, Marvin Lovelace, Frances McAdams, Alice McDonald, James McKenzie, Nancy McGehee, Louise Painter, Bill Rodgers, Juanita Schrimser, Virginia Sherrill, Merle Baucom, Seraphina Taylor, Alice Teague, Lucille Williams; M:ss Anderson and Mr. Piper, Sponsors. Page 33 ENTERTAINERS THE BAND The Huntsville High School Band is cne of the most noteworthy organizations of our school. In this, its fourth year of progress and improvement, the Band has been more active and enterprising than ever before. This fine organization net only carried out new and improved programs at the football games but undertook the further task of playing at the basketball contests in our gym. The members of this group have been active in every branch of school life, especially in the numerous endeavors planned and carried out by their capable leader. Bandmaster L. L. George. Page 34 DORIS SAVAS Head Drum Majorette STANLEY WARD Head Drum Major DOUGLAS LAWLER President of the Band DOROTHY ATKINSON DOT STONE SYLVIA GEORGE Majorettes SERAPHINA TAYLOR ANNA RUTH WHITE Majorettes CAROLINE GARTH JEAN MANN. Majorettes SARA VANDIVER DORIS BAILEY NANCY MITCHELL Color Guards OBSERVATION THE CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club is one of the important organizations of the school. Its members have rendered invaluable service in furnishing pictures for the PIERIAN this year. As a group it deserves praise and recognition for its previous service and students should appreciate more fully the work which its photographers perform. Those included in this group are: Dusty Anderson, President; Jack Anderson, Vice-President; Pat Richardson, Secretary-Treasurer; Shirley Davis, Bob DeYoung, Margie Drake, William Hamm, Jack Hay, Bill Ivy, Mary F. Mahaffie, John McCaleb, Searcy McClure, Eldred Miller, Bartow Monroe, Ray Monroe, Milton Peeler, Sam Rice, Ellis Sparks, Albert Watkins, Elisabeth Watts. Page 36 SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT THE SPANISH CLUB More completely organized and active this year, the Spanish Club has accomplished much toward its purpose of increasing interest in the Spanish peoples, familiarizing their customs, and encouraging the fluent usage of their language. Several instructive and entertaining programs have been presented at the meetings besides other outside activities. Members are: Ray Monroe, President; Milton Peeler, Vice-President; Dusty Anderson, Secretary; Mary Jane Chichester, Treasurer; A. J. Acuff, P. Adams, L. Archambeautt, B. Baker, J. Baker, E. Betsch, M. J. Brown, O. Blankenship, H. Brantley, B. Callaway, L. Chase, E. Clift, J. Crowson, M. A. Cummings, L. Damsky, B. S. Davis, Z. Davis, M. L. Dickson, D. M. Dillard, S. Dilworth, J. M. Ferguson, F. Finley, B. Fowler, H. Freeman, J. Furbey, I. Gatlin, R. Geron, D. N. Giles, R. Gilliam, T. Gipson, M. J. Grace, S. Green, T. Guthrie, T. Hackett, A. Harris, B. Harrison, J. Hart, A. Hawkins, D. Hay, R. Henley, M. Holliman, C. Honey, E. Hopper, W. Houston, M. Howard, L. Hucks, J. Hudson, M. Hudson, N. Jacoby, N. Jones, S. Landman, J. Lewter, M. K. Lynch, D. McClure, S. McClure, M. F. Mahaffie, M. J. Manchee, W. Manning, E. Mason, M. E. Mascn, E. Miller, E. P. Miller, J. Mims, B. M. Mitcham, N. L. Mitcham, E. Moxness, F. Newby, E. Nichols, A. Oldfield, P. Oliver, E. J. Palmer, D. Partter, F. Parvin, B. J. Pasche, N. Pitts, J. Powell, J. R. Price, J. C. Renegar, P. Richardson, B. Rodgers, N. Ross, I. Sonderson, T. Sanford, G. Schrimscher, M. S. Scott, L. Sibley, K. Sibley, E. Simms, L. Smith, S. Sockwell, E. Sparks, M. A. Stevenson, D. Stone, B. Sublett, M. Tate, B. Talley, C. Taylor, L. M. Taylor, D. Ward, E. Watts, J. Watts, M. Webster, A. Wilson, E. Wilson, A. Wise, E. Womack, L. Woodall, J. Woolsey; Mrs. Ruth M. Banks, Sponsor. Page 37 THE GLEE CLUB Much pleasure is derived from participation in this outstanding group and much genuine enjoyment is afforded those who are privileged to hear its fine musical presentations. A great many girls from the student body have availed themselves of this opportunity to develop their vocal ability. Members of this group include: Lois Archembault, Jean Baker, Bernice Baker, Annie L. Bartee, Christine Behrenberg, Helen Berman, Emily Betch, Marjene Caneer, Mary J. Chichester, Bettie Davis, Gene Duffey, Helen Elliott, Fay Finley, Martha Gates, Ruth Geron, Dorothy N. Giles, Joyce Gunn, Yvonne Gupton, Thelma Hackett, Mary J. Harless, Jean Harper, Vera Harrison, Martha Holliman, Emogene Jones, Anne Latham, Nancy Jones, Dorothy Laxon, Kate M. McDonnell, Mary F. Mahaffie, Nancy J. Manchee, Jean Mann, Edith Mason, Jane Mims, Nancy Mitchell, Betty J. Nelson, Eleanor Payne, Margaret Porter, Elise Sanderson, Imogene Sanderson, Betty Schilds, Mary S. Scott, Kathtrine Sibley, Louise Stone, Virginia Suddeth, Barbara Swango, Nancy J. Swindler, Carolyn Taylor, Lucy M. Taylor, Betty Thornton, Elisabeth Watts, Jane Watts, Jean Woosley. Miss Dorothy Adair is sponsor. Page 38 MEDICAL ATTENTION THE JUNIOR RED CROSS It is the purpose of this active group to carry on in the school the work of the American Red Cross, by encouraging liberal support of its drives to rai;e funds to continue its activities and by performing to the best of their ability all tasks which may be assigned to them by the senior council. Members are: Jane Schild, Chairman; Jane Grote, Co-Chairman; Jack Anderson, Secretary; Nellie Ann DeYoung, Treasurer; Marjorie Allen, Sara Crawford, Gene Duffy, Jane Esslinger, Terry Gipson, Geraldine Green, William Hamm, Doris Vann, Euclid Womack; Mrs. Charles O'Reilly, Sponsor. !� • Page 39 1. Sidewalk session. 2. Our Band goes marching along. 3. Nothing doing uptown. 4. He didn't want his picture made. 5. Over the net. 6. Why so happy, Pudden? 7. The large and the small of it. 8. Who's the snooty friend? 9. Have you heard the latest? 10. Music, please. 11. Come on smile. 12. What a viewl 13. The back yard crew. 14. Three cheers for the cheerers. 15. The wolf pack. 16. Waiting for the rest. Page 40 4W OUTSTAN DING ACHIEVEMENT We jjeeL that the e 4iudeut dede iae an E” i i excellence BILLIE JOE ROWAN Page 42 CAROLINE GARTH Page 43 £eni ¥i Most Popular Girl RAY MONROE Most Popular Boy BARTOW MONROE Best All-round Boy DUSTY ANDERSON Best All-round Girl MARY GOGGIN Cutest Girl ELISABETH WATTS Wittiest Boy BILLY ADAIR hiMzyidd Most Handsome Boy RICHARD DICKSON Prettiest Girl CAROLINE GARTH Most Scholastic Girl RUTH GERON Most Scholastic Boy MILTON PEELER Friendliest Boy SAMMY BURKETT Friendliest Girl SUE HUTCHENS Most Scholastic Girl EMILY SIMMS Most Scholastic Boy BOBBY SIMS 'l nd iclaAi Most Popular Girl WILTON HARRIS Most Popular Boy BILL FOWLER Cutest Girl DOT STONE Wittiest Boy TOMMY KIRSCH Aw idU Prettiest Girl JANE WATTS Most Handsome Boy BILL CALLAWAY Best All-round Girl JANE GROTE Best All-round Boy ERSKINE CANTRELL Friendliest Boy EARL STOVER Friendliest Girl HELEN ELLIOTT 1. But I don't want to go. 2. Where's Mary? 3. Beef brings in the scrap. 4. Are initiations worth it. Ivy? 5. No gas, let's hike. 6. Anno Ruth pitches in. 7. The Pierian staff at work. 8. Morning after a big night. 9. Is the dummy ready yet? 10. Buy those bonds! 11. Constant company. 12. Volley ball session at noon. 13. Riding in style! 14. Lunch-time Loafers. 15. Hi, Chief. 16. The Merrymakers. Page 48 OR FROM M3 TO '63 Vke High atop Mcnte Sar.o, in a secluded laboratory, a mighty brain is at work in this year, 1963. It is none other than Professor Eldred Miller, PO, RCA, XYZ, RAT, etc., and the rencwned scientist is apparently on the verge of completing a laborious experiment, with the capable help of his assistant, Mary Jane Chichester. And our guess is not wrong, for with a spontaneous shout of triumph the doctor calls to two on-lookers seated in the corner of his mysterious workshop. The two figures rise and we recognize Mr. Guy Milford and Miss Alene Webb, sponsors of the Senior Class of 1943, Huntsville High School. And as we listen we overhear the resounding voice of the professor announce that he is now ready to perform the initial test of his complicated, amazing locator machine. Continuing, he thanks his two visitors for accepting his invitation to witness the preview of his brain-child , and suggests that they attempt to look in on members of the graduating class of 1943. So with a monotonous hum and sudden illumination, to say nothing of the arrangement of the many complicated dials of the control board, an image appears on the view-plate. It is Fat Richardson, class president, and we see him in the heat of his campaign for governor of his resident state, under the management of Albert Watkins, with an occasional suggestion by his wife, the former Mary Frances Mahaffie. Leaving him in his familiar pose, mouth full of his merits, and making a hasty switch of controls, the professor's machine reveals to its audience the tall smokestacks of a busy factory and as the focus is changed, we notice its name, the Puffaway Cigarette Manufacturing Company, owned by Mary Goggin and Sue Hutchens, under the management of John McCaleb. Next, we visit the office of the Bellow and Blow, widely read daily newspaper, and witness an argument between the editors, Marjorie Allen, Alice Wise, and Margie Drake, and their business manager Mauveleen Hardeman. With a contrasting change of atmosphere, there flashes before us the Sad-Souls Funeral Home, which is enjoying a thriving business, thanks to the cooperation of Dr. Ellis Sparks with its operator, Sammy Burkett. As a last resort, Bartow Monroe is now undergoing treatment by the doctor, probably his last treatment. A casual glance at Huntsville High shows Barbara Swango and Peggy Baxter efficiently serving as assistants to the principal. Billy Joe Rowan, Edward Michael, and Bobby Gilliam put in their appearance as athletic instructors at Cramhard College where their sophomore sensation, Lloyd Hoots, is putting in a strong bid for all-state honors. The next scene is the studio of the highly successful commercial artist, Jane Schild, whose carricatures have become quite familiar to readers of Frills and Fashions, the up-to-date publication of Lucy Margaret Taylor. Among the special features of this magazine is Mary Elizabeth Crooks' column, Home and Husbands . Dusty Anderson and Milton Peeler are seen examining the material for the 1963 PIERIAN, just received in the offices of the Parasaps Publishing Company, foremost producers of high school annuals. Elisabeth Watts is brushing up on her short-hand so that she can be a more efficient secretary to the former. Proprietor of a flourishing clothing store for gentlemen is Richard Dixon. Among the employees of his WeFitYou shop are Brandon Jones and Bob DeYoung. Returning again to our old Alma Mater, we drop in on the classes of Ruth Geron, Marjorie Mason, Cabie Lou Tidwell, and Mary Louise Vaughn, and cannot help but emit a sympathetic sigh as they subject their poor students to terrific quizzes. Page 49 Success and prosperity have also reached Jack Anderson, thanks to his business supervisor, Jean Harper and his Brainless Beef Factory, Unlimited. Catherine Snyder, Helen Finley, Nancy McGehee, and Helen Jacobs seem to be industriously studying the latest lessons of the William F. Ivy Correspondence Course in Typing. Corresponding secretary for Mr. Ivy is Vivian Durden, by no means an amateur typist. This position was given her for previous services rendered. Hep-Cats all over the country are thrilling to the tremulous tempos of Rug-Bug Adair and his Really Rugged Rhythm music. Sam Rice plays a red hot trumpet with the orchestra. A hasty retreat seems in order as we notice Alyce McDonald at last about to catch a man. Eli Eslick is chief drummer for the Bum-Dum tribe of northern Ricafa. He is a recognized expert at this means of communication and occasionally performs some remarkable gymnastics while beating his skins . Caroline Garth and Shirley Davis, out of a wide experience, are writing a helpful book for high school students who don't have time to prepare their assignments, namely Methods cf Distracting and Misleading the Teacher. Dashing madly about their Super Market, Douglass Lawler and Dick King flash across the view-plate of the locater . Serious seems to be the only word for Jack Hay and Ray Monroe. Isn't it about time? Lawrence Lacy and J. C. Renegar are star salesmen of the Perfunctious Prattle Publishing Company. Bending over the blueprints. Bill Leavens and Frank McKenzie, are apparently unaware cf the din of the production lines of the Skihi and Hyer Airplane Corporation. A large amount of this noise is being created by Jean Mann and Frances Pruitt, woman-workers extraordinary. Frances McAdams, famous soprano, has become a member of the Metropolitan Opera Association and is appearing as the star of leather . The automotive repair shop of Louis Lee, in need of a good repair job itself, is doing a fine business on the bent fenders and crushed door of Louise Painter's convertible, which she recently wrecked. Mechanics servicing the car are Bill Rodgers and Joe Simmons. Nell Dickert and Margaret Nell Sandlin are being sponsored by Louise Stone in their brains and beauty contest. They are advertised as the fairest and fastest typists in the business. Author Carl Black is enjoying a vacation after writing his latest success. How To Grow Up. Instructors at the Nauseous Nights Academy have just welcomed Sylvester Mazza to their midst at professor of Latin. The husbands of the Fanning twins appear to have reached their wits end trying to distinguish their wives apart. Fashionable members of the gracious gossips of town society are Helen Broadway, Alice Crunk, Juanita Barnett, Helen Berman, Catherine Yarbrough and Eleanor Payne. Alice Teague, Lucille Williams, and Alice Jane Acuff are members of the staff of Sara Taylor's Be Slenderized and Idolized Reducing Clinic. Commodore Norman Frye has just set out on an expedition to the North Pole to search for his companion. Commodore Grady Ray Green, who was last seen dashing across the ice before the onrush of a baby walrus. Having thus looked in on all members of the Class of '43, our host switches off his miraculous machine and graciously accepts the congratulations of his visitors. The lights darken in the strange laboratory and we wind our way down the slopes of Monte Sano into—reality. The Staff of the 1943 Pierian. THIS IS AN OUTER SANCTUM EDITION. Page 51 1. Double trouble for Decatur. 2. Hold it! The whistle. 3. Pep and poise. 4. Get that ball! 5. Our extra point duo. 6. The managers pause to pose. 7. It's in the basket. 8. The muscle at ease. 9. Tournament action. 10. Ready to rip. Page 52 THE CRIMSON PANTHERS j. B: McClendon Our Coach OUR RECORD FOR 1942 SPEAKS FOR ITSELF HUNTSVILLE 31 RISON 0 HUNTSVILLE 32 HARTSELLE 6 HUNTSVILLE 25 DECATUR 6 HUNTSVILLE 22 LAWRENCEBURG 0 HUNTSVILLE 39 ATHENS 0 HUNTSVILLE 46 BRIDGEPORT 7 HUNTSVILLE 27 FAYETTEVILLE 0 HUNTSVILLE 7 DECATUR 7 HUNTSVILLE 19 ATHENS 0 Front Row: James Higgins, Bert Rowan, Billy Lane, Bobby Huffman, Managers; Ennis Hopper, Richard Gilliam, Fred Winslow, Edward Michael, Ernest Brooks, Sandy Goldstein, Billy Fowler, James Hurst Second Row: James Williams, Alex Wilson, Tally Turner, Dick Hay, Edgar Clift, William Hamm, Coach J. B. McLendon . . . Third Row: Bill Ivy, Thomas Sanford, John McCaleb, Bartow Monroe, Erskine Cantrell, Martin Webster, Albert Watkins, Ernest Wilson, Harold Pizitz, Ed Payne Miller . . . Fourth Row: Jack Hay, Myles DeRussy, Charles Hooper, Lloyd Hoots, Billy Joe Rowan, Douglass Lynch, Sam Rice, Alwyn Oldfield . . Fifth Row: Billy Tolly, Joe Neal Simmons, Sammy Burkett, Earl Stover, Bobby Gilliam, Captain Billy Lee. Page 54 Bobby Gilliam, Halfback,- Albert Watkins. Quorterbock; Billy Fowler. Guard; Sandy Goldstein, Guard- Chorles Hooper Tackle,- Joe Neal Simmons. End; Lloyd Hoots. End; Earl Stover, Tackle; Billy Lee, Fullback; Douglas Lynch. Center- Billy Joe Ryan, Halfback. SUMMARY OF A SUCCESSFUL SEASON The year of 1942 marked the most successful football season Huntsville High has had since 1929. This year, under J. B. McClendon, H. H. S. ended the season without a single defeat to mar their record. The only discredit incurred was a 7-7 tie handed to the Crimsons by Decatur, our traditional rival. This year's team, which was centered around Billy Rowan, All-Southern prep school selectee and All-State halfback, may well claim the mythical North Alabama Championship. In piling up this season's record of eight wins and one tie, the Panthers ran up a total of 248 points while the combined opposition was held to 26 points, or an average of less than three points per game. Huntsville scored mere than twenty points in every game except the last two, with Decatur and Athens, both of whom they had defeated earlier in the year. After the opening victory over Rison, Hartselle, Decatur, Lawrenceburg, Athens, Bridgeport, and Fayetteville went down before the powerful onslaught of the Panthers—each win being by a decisive score. The seeming slumps of the last two contests can be attributed to the fact that these teams were thoroughly familiar with the Huntsville team and in at least one of the games had made preparations to take care of our offense. Never has a Huntsville team deserved more a winning record. The entire squad worked together for victory both on the practice field and in the games. Coach McClendon, his aides, the school, and most all of the members of the team are to be congratulated fer an outstanding season. In the years to come may our school have reason to be as proud to record their season as we are to place this splendid one in our 1943 Pierian. Page 55 SQUAD BILLY LEE: Captain—6 feet 1 inch, 192 lbs. Let tered three years—After playing right end for two years was shifted to fullback, where he was outstanding in his line plunges—excellent field general, calling offensive signals—hard worker—inspiring leader, who always did his best. Billy is now doing service with the U. S. Army. BILLY JOE ROWAN: Alternate Captain—6 feet 4 inches, 225 lbs. Third year of outstanding football playing at H. H. S., made first team All-State, played great ball throughout—best game was against Decatur. All teams will remember his vicious linebacking and blocking. Lettered four years as Center of Basketball team. BILL FOWLER: 5 feet 9 inches, 170 lbs. Captain elect, guard who has lettered twice—hurt latter part of season—extra good at smashing interference and nailing the runner hard—played great ball throughout—a cool, clean player, who was at his best when the chips were down. DOUGLAS LYNCH: 6 feet 1 Vi inches, 175 lbs. Fastest man cn team—called defensive signals, great center—never quit fighting, consistent and making few mistakes. Played greatest game against Lawrence-burg, entered U. S. Marines at end of season. CHARLES HOOPER: 5 feet 10 inches, 155 lbs. Played good ball Freshman year after playing two years in Florida—played regular tackle this year-good offensive man—good coverer of punts—entered United States Marines at end of the season. LLOYD HOOTS: 6 feet, 180 lbs., left end—always got the interference and frequently the ball carrier, good pass receiver—outstanding player all year—lettered three years—good natured—played his best game against Fayetteville team. Also excellent forward on basketball team. SAMMY BURKETT: 6 feet, 160 lbs., making first letter at guard and tackle. Sammy played good ball all year, being better on defense. His long arms enabled him to reach over would-be blockers and bring down the ball-carrier. JACK HAY: 5 feet, 9 inches, 150 lbs., fullback. Good relief man—powerful runner—lettering his senior year—good natured and well liked by everyone —played forward on Basketball team. FRED WINSLOW: 5 feet, 11 inches, 145 lbs., right end—came out for first time and earned letter. Toward last of season became fine pass snagger. BARTOW MONROE: 5 feet, 6 inches, 130 lbs., back—small but a great competitor—good at bringing back punts—fast—good natured—played on basketball squad. ROSTER SANDY GOLDSTEIN: 5 fee 9 inches, 180 lbs., left guard—second year to letter—played first string during entire '42 season—hard charging guard, fre-qently found in opponent's backfield, played best game in last encounter against Athens—Sandy, one of the most popular players on the team, is one of the few varsity members returning next year. EARL STOVER: 6 feet, 200 lbs—outstanding Sophomore tackle. After lettering as valuable substitute last year made varsity grade this year. Biggest man on line. Tackling viciously and blocking in the same manner all year—whole team functioned better with Stover playing—Stover should develop into one cf Panther's greatest tackles next year if High School sports are continued. ALBERT WATKINS: 5 feet, 9 inches, 150 lbs., quarterback. Making second letter this year. Played first string throughout season. Albert came through to fill the much needed blocking position. Was good at knocking out the would-be tacklers. Also good defensive man. Was member of basketball squad. BOBBY GILLIAM: 5 feet 8' 2 inches, 160 lbs. Senior making first letter in football at H. H. S. this year, although lettered at Decatur, Ga., in '41, played wingback—outstanding in running and pass receiving. One of the best punt returners Huntsville has ever had. Lettered three years as a guard on Basketball team. JOE NEAL SIMMONS: 6 feet, 1 inch, 175 lbs., best built boy on the squad and one of the toughest-very versatile, played first string entire year—excellent on defense and punt covering—Forward cn basketball team. A senior who has been an outstanding athlete for H. H. S.— will take to the air for Uncle Sam after graduation. ERSKINE CANTRELL: 5 feet, 8 inches, 140 lbs. Played three different positions in the backfield. Made second letter this year as a sophomore. Alternate captain-elect. Played in most every quarter of every game, going in frequently to carry information. He should be an excellent ball player next year. Also made letter as guard on basketball team. MARTIN WEBSTER: 5 feet, 7 inches, 140 lbs. Scrappy guard, lettered his first year out—hard charger and good line blocker—with added experience should make varsity grade next year. MYLES DeRUSSY: 5 feet, 9 inches, 150 lbs. Left end. Inexperienced at first of season, he developed into a good defensive man. Was good at snagging passes and nailing the ball carrier hard. Joined U. S. Marines at end of season. EDWARD MICHAEL: 5 feet, 8 inches, 145 lbs. Playing first year for H. H. S., came to us from Joe Bradley, where he had lettered two years. Joy-bird as he was called, was an excellent defensive guard and probably best on squad in this phase. Came through when regular guards were injured. SAM RICE: 5 feet, 9 inches, 155 lbs. Center, playing his first year—came through when most needed—played his best game against Bridgeport. BASKETBALL RESULTS H. H. S. H. H. S. H. H. S. H. H. S. H. H. S. H. H. S. H. H. S. H. H. S. H. H. S. H. H. S. 31 17 NEW HOPE H. H. S. 16 33 SCOTTSBORO 16 18 RISON H. H. S. 52 40 REDSTONE 22 23 PISGAH H. H. S. 38 29 DECATUR 46 25 LINCOLN H. H. S. 33 31 DECATUR 23 35 SCOTTSBORO H. H. S. 42 36 GENTLES RAIDERS 49 35 MERRIMACK H. H. S. 33 28 NEW HOPE 39 35 DALLAS H. H. S. 35 21 ROYAL CROWN 36 32 CAMP FORREST H. H. S. 35 37 WRANGLERS 50 33 VICTORS H. H. S. 30 31 RISON 31 12 M. P.'s — — 643 551 TOURNAMENT RESULTS HUNTSVILLE 26 ST. BERNARD 24 HUNTSVILLE 26 FALKVILLE 18 HUNTSVILLE 37 DECATUR 27 HUNTSVILLE 26 COTACO 24 HUNTSVILLE 24 EVA 29 HUNTSVILLE 25 SCOTTSBORO 35 164 157 Page 58 Pictured above ere the members of the first team. Left to right they are: Top Row: Lloyd Hoots, Forward; Joe Simmons, Guard; Billy Joe Rowan, Center; Albert Watkins, Guard Bottom Row: Bobby Gilliam, Guard; Douglass Lawler, Guard; Jimmy Howard, Center; Jack Hay, Forward; Erskine Cantrell, Guard. BASKETBALL AT HUNTSVILLE HIGH The basketball season of 1943 was on a whole very successful for the Panther cogers of H. H. S. They finished their schedule with a record of 13 victories and 6 losses. They ran up a total of 643 points to their opponents' 551. Wins were made over New Hope, Lincoln, Scottsboro, Merrimack, Dallas, Camp Forrest, the M. P.'s, Redstone, Decatur, Gentle's Raiders, and Royal Crown. Losses were suffered at the hands of Rison, Pisgah, Scottsboro, and the Wranglers. The climax of the season came, however, in the district tournament held in our gymnasium. The Huntsville basketeers made their best showing to advance to the finals of our half of the contest, with victories over St. Bernard, Falkville, Decatur, and Cotaco. They lost the final game in a thrilling clash which went into an overtime period before our boys fell victims of the sharp-shooting Eva quintet. Customarily, Huntsville then met the winner of the other half of the tournament, Scottsboro. This team had twice before defeated the home team in scheduled season contests and their luck held out to give them another win, by virtue of a close and exciting game. The B team did not meet with great success, but the reserves showed that characteristic Huntsville High fighting spirit . Their matches were always entertaining and full of action and good material for next year's squad was developed. Coach Lester L. George is to be congratulated for the excellent |cb he performed in handling both teams and for the fine record they made under his instruction, as his first experience as basketball mentor at H. H. S. Page 59 ATHLETE In recognition of on athletic career unequaled by any other person ever to attend Huntsville High School, we present— BILLY JOE ROWAN He has been outstanding in all sports for the last three years, a triple threat football back, selected on both the all-state and all-southern prep squads, capable pivot on the Panther cage team, chosen for all-district honors for the last two years and for two seasons the mainstay of our tennis team. He is the only athlete ever to win the Acme Award three times. CHEERLEADERS Throughout the entire football and basketball seasons, the members of this cheering squad, full of life and pep, have led our yells for the boys on the gridiron and on the gym floor. Their clever antics and hearty cheers added much spirit and color to our athletic contests. The group is composed of: Mary Willie Garvin, Mary Gcggin, Sue Hutchens, Jessie Ann Yarbrough, Roy Monroe, Wilton Harris, and Bill Adair, Head Cheerleader. 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