Kirkman Vocational School - Spirit Yearbook (Chattanooga, TN)

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81014 BEST ALL AROUND Donis Prewett Raymond Haggard 24 MR. and MISS KIRKMAN O. H. Durham Beverly Hasty

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.sznior git?-5.4 .jfkdfory In early September of 1949 students from the various junior high schools assembled at Kirkman Vocational High School to begin their-four years of fun and work. During the next nine months each made new friends and acquaint- ances that were to last throughout the high school experience. Sponsors for the Freshman Class that year were Mrs. Houghton and Mr. Craig. No class officers were elected. As the end of the school year drew near, the Freshman Class had a wonderful picnic which was held at Lake Winnepesauka. In May, 1950, each one bade his friend good-bye until the class assembled the next September. September of 1950 saw old acquaintances renewed and also brought new faces to the campus for our Sophomore year. After the school year had begun the Sophomore Class organized with Mrs. Brownsey and Mr. Carr as sponsors for the year. Class officers elected were: Ernest Clemons, presidentg Don Davis, vice-president, Homer Davis, treasurer, and Beverly Hasty, secretary. Toward the end of this school year the Sophomores held their annual party at Warner Park. During the school year we accomplished plenty in our school work and also in our ability to associate with others. On May 23, 1951, we assembled for our last meeting as Sophomores and bade each other farewell and wished each an enjoyable vacation. On September 3, 1951, the group that left in May met again, but this time as Juniors. ..Sponsors elected for our junior year were Miss Katharine Bennett, Mrs. Edith Apperson, and Mr. joe Frazier. Class officers for the year were Raymond Haggard, presidentg O. H. Durham, vice-presidentg Bobbie Birdwell, secretary, and Juanita Robinson, treasurer. During the year the junior Class sponsored such events as The Blue-Jean Calico Party, The All-Kirkman Mixer, junior Box Supper, and various other activities. The highlights of the Junior year were the 13th Annual junior-Senior Banquet, which was held at the Indus- trial Y. M. C. A., and the Prom which-followed in the school cafeteria. At the junior Picnic, held at Lake Winnepesauka, gifts were presented to each of the sponsors. As final exams rolled around and final grades were given, each went on his way to his job or vacation for the next three months. September 5, 1952, saw 108 Seniors meeting to begin their last year of school life. At the first class meeting the sponsors were elected. They were Miss Willie Blanche Wheeler, Miss Charlotte Roesslein and Mr. Joe Frazier. Senior Class officers elected were: Raymond Haggard, presidentg Roy Bean, vice-presidntg Helen Wilson, secretaryg Juanita Robinson, treasurerg O. H. Durham, parlia- mentariang Richard Bratcher, reporter. One of the first events sponsored by the class was the Senior Camival, which was a great success. Following the Carnival we began work on our Christmas Project. The class decided for this project secretly to help needy children. On April 24th the Seniors celebrated Senior Day, which was followed that night by a Tacky Party. Next came Class Day on May 29th, when Mr. and Mrs. Kirkman were crowned and Senior Class favorites were presented. Also on Class Day, the Senior Class gift was presented to the school. At this time Seniors bade their Alma Mater a last formal farewell. Sunday, May 31st, we began to wind up our stay at Kirkman when the Baccalaureate Sermon was conducted for the graduates and their families and friends. Graduation on June 3 provided one of the most important occasions of our four years at Kirkman. The next day, June 4, we took our class trip, the last official act of the Senior Class of 1953, and at the close of the day, when we bade each other good-bye, the History of the Class of 1953 came to an end. 23

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Richard Bratcher Anita Johnson Edna Kibhle Charles Chambers 2 5