Joe Bradley School - Bradleyean Yearbook (Huntsville, AL)

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SENIOR III GRACE GASAWAY Basketball, '27, ’28 : Secretary of Senior Class. ’30. There is the tiniest particle of reserve about Grace that makes you more pleased than ever to discover her naturally warm and likable nature. Her neatness is one of her greatest attractions. Grace has only one weakness—a student at Au- burn. “ I cherry smile, a pleasant way: We'd like to meet her every day. NELLIE GREENE Treasurer of Thoron Society. 30. A sweet, quiet girl, who by her quaint ways ha endeared herself to us all. We just wish every one could be as lovable and willing to help in every way. Whenever we need anything «lone, we can depend on Nellie. Loyal, capable, ami sincere, she is certainly one of the best. We thank you for yourself, Nellie. “Who best bear his mild yoke. They serve him best.” SAMUEL JOHNSON Football. ’29. '30 ; Treasurer of Junior Class, ’29 : President of Senior Class. ’30. As a student, he ranks with the best. He is especially fond of History. Samuel has been in our class from the beginning, and proved a very loyal and earnest working member. We feel that our class has bten benefited by his presence Sam- uel and Howard were always together, and we’ll miss this pair next year. A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men.” SARA KIRCUS Secretary of Junior Class. '29: Basketball. 27, ’28 ; Glee Club, '28 : Cheer Leader of Thoron Soci- ety. '29. She may be little, but O my ! When she smiles, every one is gay. Bubbling over with happiness, genuinely happy herself. Sara radiates sunshine and good cheer. Truly a little girl who makes a great stir in the world. The joiliest, happiest sort of a piri. And a friend to every one.” ANN LOVILL Bradleykan Stair, '29, '30: Treasurer of Mary Bradley Society. '29 ; Critic of Mary Bradley So- ciety. '29 : Glee Club. '28 ; Chet r Leader of M iry Bradley Society. '29. '30: Junior High Scholarship. '27: Sewing Prize, '28; Cheer Leader of School. ’30: High School Scholarship. '29: Girls’ Baseball. 29. It’s hard to put Ann down in black anti white. She’s hard to define, but we all say emphatically she has pep. personality, popularity—plus. If you’re looking for an all-round girl, you need go no further. Ann is a jewel anti a leader in Brad- ley’s activities. Just glance at her honors. She certainly has a head for business. “And a bit of a smile for the passerby. As she lends a helping hand.” 20

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SENIOR III JETTIE SUE ACKLEN Basketball, ’27. '29. Many have been relieved of their troubles by the ripples of her laughter, which may be heard on the stairs, in the halls, and on the campus. She is ready and willing to help the sad and weary at all times. Jettie is interested in all sports, espe- cially basketball and tennis. “Witty, lively, and full of fun; A yood friend and a true one.'' II,A BAKER Secretary and Treasurer of Sophomore Class, '28: Vice President of Junior Class. '29; Cooking Prize, '28; Vice President of Senior Class. '30: President of Thoron Society, ’30: Music Prize. '29; Treasurer of Athletic Association. ’30. She is brimming over with fun and good spirits ; and. in addition to this, she is as charming a girl as any one could wish. Ila’s sunny disposition and general friendliness combine to make her a most attractive person, who will In greatly missed next year. “Such a one do I remember. Whom to know her wan to love” FRANK CRIM Basketball, ’30 : Orchestra. ’30. He’s a new boy this year, but you’d never know it now. He is one of the most popular Seniors. He is a good musician : and when his friends think of him. thty will see his violin, and the sweet music of days gone by will ring in their ears again. We feel especially honored in having him as a student. “Not too serious, not too nay; Hut altogether a jolly yootl fellow.” INEZ DURHAM She’s pleasant, quiet, and a friend sincere and true. She’s quite a businesslike little person, and her work has been commendable indeed. Another one of the gentlemen-p refer” type. “A quiet girl, with modest ways. Will win favor all her days.” WILLIAM ESSLINGER Football. '30: Winner of Declamation Contest, ’29: Garden Prize. ’28. Bradley's proud to have as one of her members one of the coming orators. He possesses many qualities which gain the admiration of all who know him. He is positively the jolliest boy in the Senior Class. Whop” is a good sport, always ready to do his bit in every mischievous deed. “What care I when I be at rest? Kill time and take life at its best.” 19

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SENIOR III LENA RUTH MANNING President of Junior Class, '29: Vice President of Thoron Society. ’30 ; Music Prize, '25, '27 : Pianist of Thoron Society. ’28, ’29. Lena Ruth is the bright member of our class, who always gets A’s” in her studies. She works, but at the same time doesn’t neglect her “heart string.” A jolly Senior, loved by all. Seriously speaking, though, she loves study. She takes an active interest in music, and we predict a great future for her. You know I nay ju.it what I think. And nothin more nor less.’’ HOWARD RUSSELL Football. ’29. ’30: Treasurer of Mary Bradl.y Society, first semester. '30; Proud nt of Miry Bradley Society, second semester. ’30; Bradley ban Staff. '30. Dependable with a capital “D.” Full of service and understanding. Howard is generous, fun- loving. and mixes pleasure with work. He can strike a happy medium in everything. Look for him in the Feature Section. Yes, he’s certainly popular. As a Business Manager, he has the gold.n touch. “A smile for aU, a welcome ( lad; A jovial, coaxiny way he had.” ANNIE MAE SPURLOCK President of Mary Bradley Society, first semes- ter. '30 : Treasurer of Senior Class. ’30 : Pianist of Mary Bradley Society, ’29; President of Sopoho- more Class, ’28. Annie Mae is one of the most attractive and charming students of Bradley. Hair waved to perfection (by nature), how could she help being popular and admired? Ask “Kinky ” It is very amusing to see the twinkle of mischief and fun which often appears in her eyes and startles those about her. “Here in a yrl with a heart and a nmi’.e That makes the bubble of life worth while.” OPAL TIPPS Basketball. ’27. ’28; Glee Club. ’28; Critic of Thoron Society. ’30. Opal is another one of our members who has won a coveted place in the Feature Section. She possesses many qualities which gain the admira- tion of all who know her. With her cunning smile she scatters sunshine and happiness along her pathway. Her attractiveness and striking person- ality won for her many friends. Why take life no seriously You'll never yet out of it alive.” 21