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

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i tory In the fall of 1947, the 122 bewildered and confused students entered Karns High School for four years of tedious striving. It seemed as though high school would never- come when we were in the elementary grades, and now that it had actually arrived, we did not know what to do with ourselves. The most disturbing thing about high school was that we could not have four library periods. We were green freshmen all right, but gradually we caught on and joined in a circle of activities. Members of our class joined the F.F .A. and F.H ,A, Clubs. We even found time to have a party and go to a few ball games. We didn't lose much time in finding out how to identify those dignified seniors from the other classes. They were always trying to tell us what to do and watch their figure at the same time . All was not foolishness though, we did have a little. bit of initiative. To prove that, we organized our class under the capable sponsorship of Mrs. Howley. Officers for the year 1947-1948 were: president, Mike Hendrix, vice president, Owen Nine, secretary, John North, and treasurer, Lucille Vandergriff. Later in the year we elected Nathan Bridges as secretary to succeed John North, who transferred to Farragut. Wilma Davis represented our class as queen at the school carnival. With these highlights we ended our first year at Karns. Forty-six girls and forty-two boys reassembled at Karns in September of 1948. This year we felt we were smart enough to get right down to business - so we elected officers to start our successful sophomore year . They were: president, Howard Johnson, vice-president, Ruth Minge, secretary, Betsy Robbins, and treasurer, Barbara Majors. Mr. Head was our sponsor . Some of our class members succeeded in making the Beta Club and, of course, we had other club activities. Bonnie Everett represented our class as Miss F.H.A. I ' Our big events included a good chapel program fwhich seems to be a specialty of our classj, sponsoring a Nite, Club at the carnival, and last but not least, we spent an enjoyable day in the Smoky Mountains. We passed that year also . When the school year of 1949-1950 rolled around we had seventy-three jolly juniors . By this time we had realized the importance of gaininga little knowledge along with our social activities . To make our year more perfect, we elected our officers: president, Ruth Minge, vice-president, Mike Hendrix, secretary, Bonnie Everett, treasurer, Irene Baker with Mr . Swanson as sponsor . Later in the year we elected Mr. Major to succeed Mr. Swanson as our sponsor. Asusualwe proceeded with our regular clubs and ball games. We sponsored a movie at the carnival, and Sue Mac Williams represented our class for queen. We prided ourselves in presenting another fine chapel program. Being juniors, we' were allowed three class parties. We were pleased to have a member of our class, Betty Bailey, represent Miss K .H .S. and Fern Cross represented Miss F .H .A . Ruth Minge was electedas representative to Girl's State. David Ruckart and Herman Lloyd were representatives of Boy's State. ' A most thrilling event was the Junior-Senior Banquet. It-was given at'the Karns cafeteria in semi-formal style. Thus our junior year came to an end. Our officers for the senior year were: president, Howard Johnson, vice-president, Hermon Lloyd, secretary, Ruth Minge, and treasurer, Faye Cox. Betty Bailey was later elected to succeed Faye Cox as secretary. We chose Mr. Lynch and Mr . Chesney for our sponsors. When we entered in the fall of 1950 we had an enrollment of sixty-six seniors. We losttwo or three beaause they married, but we still consider it a good record. At present we have four married seniors still attending. This year was similar to all the rest with the exception of our class rings and a few other incidentals which make you glad to be a senior. Our four years at Karns are gradually coming to a close. Our first days no longer seem a mystery. As we look back at our mistakes and our fortunes, a lot of things still remain unanswered. We do not regret looking back, though, because we have profited during these four years. No matter how far the paths we take may lead, or what vocation we choose - the spiritof Karns will always be there with us. With this kind of memory we will have no cause for complaint.

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I LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the members of the senior class of l95l, being of sound mind and body, do hereby declare thii to be our last will and testament. , D f I f To our sponsors and the faculty we leave our warmest feelings for the future and our sincere grate U H655 Ol' all that they have done to help us. ' I H . H h We bequeath tothe juniors our history notes, old book reports, and the name Seniors . To the soP omofes d h F h I ave the stru les and pleasures of the next four years. Ne leave our love for the faculty, an to t e res men we e QQ The members of the class will the following personal effects: Margie Goins wills her nickname Clarabelle Hornblow to Tippy Lance and Anna Ruth LOGOS. Dorothy Crawford can't decide which of her many charms to leave to Sarah Coley. Betsy Robbins wills her seat in history class to anyone who can keep it still . I I Jack Asbury intends to leave his research paper on display in the hall as encouragement to the IUn'0f5- Junior Eubanks can't leave Barbara Huskey because she would never find her way to class by herself. Ruth Minge leaves her ability to make long, dry, speeches to Bobbie Lou Bryson. Nancy Jones doesn't wish to leave anything. Who could forget her anyway? Mable Ingram wills her peanut butter sandwiches left over from the senior party to Cleon Hartman. Jlmmie Elliott leaves his magnetic personality to Bruce -Luther. Dorothy McFalls wills her empty Hadacol bottles to Anna Hu Hickey. Bonnie Everett leaves her cornyvremarks to Bubbles Bible. Billy Ford leaves his honor of Glamour Boy of Karns to Cary Garrett. JoAnne Albright leaves her ability to manage the girls' basketball team to Peggy Lovett. Gordon Bennett wills his ability to get to class on time to Edna Webber. Nathan Bridges wills his faith in General Motors and the cars of 2050 to Britton Cross. Betty Bailey leaves Jack. David Ruckart wills his love for basketball managers to Eddie Butler . Tommy Slover leaves his membership in the Cisco Kid Club to Dwight Flynn. Bill Harrell wills his high scholastic rating to Barbara Roberts. Joe Pennell is leaving his brains to be distributed among the student body--don't everyone grab at oncel Basil Reel wills his front seat at the Roxy to Horace Goebel. Mary Jo Hartman wills her English and history notes to anyone who can get away with using them. Irene Baker leaves her basketball playing ability to Sylvia Westman. Elizabeth Eldridge wills her love for Jerry to Jo Ann Jones. Clarence Smith leaves his bashfulness to Jimmy Henderson. .lfJimmy Welch leaves his place on Mr . Robertson's famous F.F.A. team to Donald Reagan Wilma Davis wills her sweet personality and glamour girl figure to Mary Ann Elliott.. Jimmy Pack leaves his masculine physique to Elbert Cantrell. Owen Nine leaves his collection of corny jokes to Mr. Glristian. Marie Bridges leaves the remains of her quarrels with Mr. Rayfield to Deane Coley. Betty Jean Sims wills her wedding ring to any junior able to get a man and keep him. Pauline Shelton says that she is just leaving -- isn't that enoughl Lois Davis Leaves her complaints in general to Shirley Campbell. g Betty Lynn Franse leaves her ability to slip into history late to someone who thinks he can get by with it. Georgia Dunaway leaves her ability of looking good in her clothes to Nora Jane Lovelace. Norris Castleberry will have to leave Patsy Garrett, and this nearly breaks his heart. Eula Gray Yarnell leaves her love for Ball Camo to Frances Gault. Faye Cardwell leaves her blue eyes to Betty DlSl'1mGf1- Cleo Kelley's beautiful blonde tresses go to Ethel Nicely. Betty Johnson has nothing but Don, and she's taking him with her. Condo Robinson wills his ability to write more history on a test thanis foundin the book to Major Johnston. Vivian Brooks leaves her quiet manner and dignity to Jean Crawford. Mary Diggs leaves her love for ao many soldier boys to Sue Mays -- she seems tobeable to take care ofseveral at once . Howard Johnson leaves his faith in the Democracy and the presidency of the senior class to some poor un- fortunate junior. Hermon Lloyd says he has lost so many things that he has nothing left to leave. Billy Murrell leaves his job of grading papers for Mrs. Jackson to Johnnie Bright. Bill Ford wills his place in the hearts of many girls to Richard Jansen. William Conner wills all his electrical apparatus to Mr . Lynch - provided that he is careful with it. Nita Mae Bryant's speech making ability is left to June Whaley. Uida Dagley's towering beauty is left to Betty Faye Wright. Don Johnson thinks he should keep everything he has for a rainy day. Bobbie Holloway's cheers for the home team are left to Margaret Hyder. Margaret Hurst wills her quiet sophistication to Jackie Allen . Dorothy Huskins leaves her ability to keep out of trouble to Pat Freeman. Dolores Leinart is leaving her Most Popular Girl title to someone who can fill her place. Ruth Morris wills her neatness and quiet manners to Barbara Ervin. To Mr. Graham goes Bob Bright's coaching ability. Mike Hendrix wills his little black book with the addresses and what time they have to be home of all the Freshman Girls to J. R. Jones. ' Dotty Beeler wills her place as star guard on the basketball team to Joyce Wells. Mag Spoon leaves her love for the Army to Opal Griffins.