Karns High School - Gold and Blue Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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,Zola ec? of me ln this, the year of 2000 A. D., we painstakingly make our way throught the sinister, tangled swamp, after having avoided quicksand and swamp snakes for several hours, We finally sight the tumble-down shack of the Witch Toothlanie. But look! She has foreseen our coming already, and is at work over a boiling caldron. At her squeaky invitation, we approach the huge kettle and peer into the steamy, slimy contents, to find out what has happened to our l950 classmates at dear old Karns. A face takes shape in the boiling brew-we see the famous night-club owner and playboy, Bill Sharpe. Several more figures surround him, and we recognize his four famous chorus girls: Evelyn Baker, Margie Chaddic, LaNell Williams, and Nina Ervin. Before our astonishment can register, however, the boiling mass changes, and above the witch's cackle we look closer and see-a moonshine still! lim Dawson and Bob Tolson are brewing the sploe! Whdd have thought that they would ever come to this! ! The images fade and new ones take their places. Above a pulpit we see the solemn countenance of Stewart Grady, while sitting in the Amen Corner we see his most loyal parishioner, Bill Phibbs. Stewart's wife, the former Betty Iohnson, does the double duty of pianist and Sunday-School teacher. The images swirl in the caldron, and turn greenish-red, then spotless white, like the walls of a doctor's office, We find lacquetta Hill, the famous child specialist, talking to her secretary, Lola Mae Letsinger. The secretary informs her that Miss Ruby Huff, the eminent child psychologist, wishes to confer with her about a diffi- cult problem. Miss Huff brings in her patient, Mrs. Bill Vanosdale's eldest, William David, Ir. Mrs. Vanosdale is the former Betty Robertson. She is worried, as she feels that the youngster is growing too fast.-No doubt this is due to the fact that he is so much like his daddy, plus the good food on his daddy's farm! Up from the caldron bubble gay colors, reminding us of Hollywood. Wait-it is Hollywood! Marie Pitts appears, flexing her muscles for the cameramen, who are shooting her newest picture, The Second Babe Didrickson. Look! There's Robert Sharp, who's directing the picture. ZIP! Here comes a limousine around the corner like wildfire, almost crash- ing into the studio. Out jumps Mariefs acting partner, Bryant Coley, late as usual. The reason this time is that he was out till five this A. M. with his latest flame, Toby Ellis. The ugly mixture turns black, then starts whirling furiously! Over the witch's derisive chuckle we hear the hysteric screams of a delirious crowd as Burl Maxey does it again! As he delivers his wicked left hook, the former world heavyweight champion, Iames Gentry, topples to the canvas with a resounding thud! Burl's mana- ger, Bernard Troutman, is almost beside himself with excitement. The crowd fades from view and in the goo a brick-red color appears. Why, it's our old Alma Mater, Karns High School! In the auditorium is Dwight Thomas the principal, 670154 of 7950 with a new Toni, still thrilling the juniors! The scene shifts to Miss Cox's old office, where Bettye Sue Hartman now reigns supreme. Clyde Hensley, the girls' phys. ed. teacher, rushes in to use the telephone. She calls the White House long distance, and asks for the President, with whom she is on intimate terms. Leonard wastes no time in answering the phone, and promises to grant Clyde's request as soon as he can. The request is for a new gym- nasium, in addition to the three already possessed by the school. What is that odd odor drifting to our nostrils? We follow our noses to the old cafeteria, where Wilma Walker is busy teaching Kenneth Belitz the art of baking, preparing him to become a prize-winning chef. Virginia Rice super- vises the spacious Karns cafeteria, and serves delicious lunches to the eager students. To our regret, the brick-red color of the mixture changes to multicolored New York, but our interest soon perks up as we see on a blazing neon sign the Carrol Maxey- Daril Keller Modeling Agency. Peeping through a window, we see their three top models combing each other's hair and arraying themselves for their next appearance. Why, look! They're our old classmates, Ruth Yarnell, Kat Bunch and lhla Deane Lovelace. They're excited about their next assignment, because they all work on it together. lt con- sists of modeling clothes for Mrs. Fred Whited, the former Barbara Bailey, who was elected Best-Dressed Woman of the Year 2000 With her is her closest rival and friend, Mrs. joe Grubbs, the former Carolyn Lemons. Next to the modeling agency, between it and another huge building, nestles a small, campact clinic for those models and actors who suffer various small injuries. Why, here is I. C. Cupp, assisted by the modern Clara Barton, Ada Hatmaker, lifting William Wa1ker's face for Wayne Provence's great stage production, Ragmop. We inquire further and find out that l. C. is a famous plastic surgeon. The flagrant colors of New York fade to the early spring practice we see going on on a football field. We see the famous coach, Ted Reece, whos eteam has received world wide recognition because of the famous touchdown twins, lim Segroves and lames Bright. His team also boasts the best water boy around those parts, Ioe Yarnell. To our deep disappointment, the slimy bubbly mass has evaporated into the foul air, taking the witch, amid a shrieking laugh, with it. Surprised and bewildered, the witnesses of these phenomenal scenes make their way through the slithery swamp to their respective homes- Ch! You don't know who WE are? We the leading socialites of Oggville, Sam and Betty Edwards, and Kenneth and lane Lewis! 0 We have just witnessed more than any man or woman, other than ourselves, can assimilate, so-farewell! Betty Edwards Sam Edwards lane Lewis Kenneth Lewis

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CALM .Md for? Our class had its grand beginning in the early fall of 1946, when some seventy fresh- men from Fairview, Cedar Grove, Ball Camp and other great grammar schools of this section assembled at Karns in search of education. our high school career by electing Stewart Grady president, lim Bull vice- wesioew. YUWVHIJHVCI Bailey secretary, and lanie Byington treasurer. We selected Mrs. Lois is fr--1-zzsor. or roast at LaNell William's home was the climax of the social affairs for the year. The class was proud to have one of its members, Carolyn Lemons, represent us as Miss Karns High School. We began our sophomore year with two new members, Ted Reece and Kenny Lewis. Our class officers for the year were Bill Vanosdale, president, lack Asbury, vice-president, secretary, Georgie Ellis, and treasurer, William Walker. Our sponsor for this year was Mr. Hendrickson. We boasted two parties, a hay ride, and sponsored the variety show in the carnival. We were advancing steadily and before we realized it, we were juniors. The class officers elected were: Rhoten Byingtotn, president, Stewart Grady, vice-president, Betty Robert- son, secretary, Carolyn Grubbs, treasurer, and Mr. Lynch sponsor. We had two parties and planned for a hay ride which ended up to be a Greyhound bus trip to Fort Loudoun Lake. lt was also in this year that we produced our immortal play, She's a Good Fellow, which rated two performances. lacquetta Hill represented us for the second consecutive year, as Miss Karns High School. Well, this brings us up to the half-century, and we find that some of our classmates are missing. Bud Webb and Bobby Cotter have joined the army, Thelma Antrican and George Ellis have married, W. D. Cobb has moved awayp in their places we have Nina Ervin and Margie Chaddic. Our senior officers are Leonard Packett, vice-president, Iames Bright, president, Betty Sue Hartman, secretary, and Katherine Bunch, treasurer, Mr. Chesney and Mr. Lynch were drafted as our sponsors. We adopted Mrs. Howley as our second mother, and with these wonderful leaders we are finishing our high school career. We are completing the first lap of life's great relay, and no matter how far we climb into fame and fortune or how deep we may fall into the pit of obscurity, we shall always cherish Karns and the friends we have 'made herey for they are the foundation on which we are building our future.

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OZ76l51f 61171, E5 t6LlfIfL9lfLf TO 'WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We, the senior class of 1950, being of sound body and sane mind tWell, it sounds good, anywayll, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To our sponsors, Mr. Lynch and Mr. Chesney, whose efforts have so truly helped us, we leave out lrrw if-ere gratitudey to the faculty we offer our for their instructions and enduring 411-21 into-ss 'em.l l and bequeath to our dear associates, the title Seniors, our brilliant minds, study habits. We leave the Sophomores ' 1 To our loyal slaves, the Freshmen, we messy lockers. The members of the class will the following: Nell Williams wills her charming smile and ability to fix her hair any way she wants to Faye Cox. Barbara Bailey leaves her ability to hold her man To Dorothy McFalls, It's a hard job, Dorothy, W'ilma Walker's soft caressing voice is willed to Margaret Martin. Bill Vanosdale leaves his ability to hitch'hike home from basketball practice to lahnny Bright. Stewart Grady's ability as a forward on the basket- ball team is left to Richard lansen. Kenny Lewis has nothing but lanie, and as he wishes to keep her, he leaves nothing, Betty Robertson leaves her ability to play the piano to Della Mae Mashburn. Carolyn Grubbs wills her wedding ring to Fern Cross, for she may need it. Toby Ellis leaves Bernard's books for Betty Bailey to carry. Clyde Hensley leaves her ability to evade gym class rollecall to Margie Blankenship, Those loud cheers at ball games which erupt from Betty lohnson are passed on to Tippy Lance. Margie Chaddic leaves her manyecolored glasses to Faye Smith. Vtfayne Provence leaves his unmistakable laugh to Mr. Swanson. Bernard Troutman wills his easy-going manners to Mike Hendrix. 'Nilliam Walker wants his handsome features to go to Bill Patty. lim Dawson wills his ability to laugh at his own jokes to Owen Nine. lames Bright leaves his history book to any forth- coming senior president who can't afford a gravel. Betty Sue Hartman leaves Phibbs with a broken heart. Katherine Bunch leaves her ability to count money to Ruby, her sister. Leonard Packett leaves his ability to portray Leola Larkin to anyone who can, and Lovett as well as he did. Sam Edwards leaves his sketches of glamor girls tdon't tell Mrs. Howley he drew them in English classl to Iim Pack and Herman Lloyd. Ted Reece wills his Charles Atlas Miscle-Builder's Course to Bill Spoon. Bill Phibbs wills his athlete's foot to H. L, Daril Keller leaves his bashiulness in class to Leo- nard Shepherd. Robert Sharp leaves Elbert Cantrell holding the bag A-of basketballs. Nina Ervin wills her ability to get along with Mr. Swanson to Pauline Shelton. Carrol Maxey wills his love of cigarettes to Roger Ritter. Marie Pitts wills her basketball prowess to Bernice Cupp. lhla Deane Lovelace wills her good looks to Peggy Major. Virginia 'Rice leaves Dr. Crane's reducing course to Betty Franse in hopes she has better results. Ianie Byington wills her ability of sign language with her eyes to Uida Dagley. Bryand Coley leaves his manly physique to Don Beeler. limmy Segroves leaves his ability to stand'on his toes to Goodie Amburn. Evelyn Baker leaves Asbury alone. Burl Maxey leaves his ability to drive a truck to Dallas Hayes. Kenneth Belitz wills his love for early spring flowers such as violets, to Barbara Green's brother. I. C. Cupp wills his seat on the bus by Margaret Hurst to Archie Bailey. Betty Tate leaves her regular attendance at Beta Club to Sonny Cloud. Lola Letsinger's old chewing gum goes to lack Asbury. Ada Hatmaker leaves her ability to make Santa Claus suits to Bonni-e Kate Everett. Ruby Huff's trips to Grandma's are willed to anyone with tnc endurance to stay up for a solid week-end. Dwight Thomas wills his Toni permanent to Bill Ford, ir. hopes that he gets better results. loe Yarnell's good manners are left to Nathan Webber. lames Gentry's Pontaic is willed to Tommy Slover. Bill Sharpe's ability to sleep in class is left to Howard lohnson. lac Hill leaves her ability to change shoes in English class to lrene Baker. Ruth Yarnell leaves C. H. Palmer to any girl that likes red trucks. Bob Tolson leaves-it's about time. We, the class of '50, do hereby appoint Mr. G. D. Christian as sole executor and administrator. in witness whereof we hereby set out hand this, the last week of school, the year of ninteen hundred and fifty, in the month of May. MaryAlice Bell Harold Swanson Dorothy Kimsey Coach Graham