Kirkman Vocational School - Spirit Yearbook (Chattanooga, TN)

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CLASS HISTORY When one sits down to write the history of a class, a shadow seems to pass over the brightest face. However, there are many pleasant memories to be recalled in a history, and it is these memories that we hope to record as our permanent record in the school. September 5, 1950, found a group of 117 Freshmen awaiting the opening of the doors at Kirkman Vocational High School. During the school year each made new friends that were to last throughout the high school experience. Sponsors for the class that year were Mr. Robinson and Mr. Cardwell. Officers elected were Peggy Ford, President, Bill Ashburn, Vice-President, James Chapman, Secretaryg and Joyce Case, Treasurer. As the end of year drew near, t'1e Freshman class had a wonderful picnic which was held at Lake Winnepesauka. In May, 1951, each one bade his friends good-by until the class assembled the next September. The following year, September 3, 1951, the class organized as Sophomores, and its number was increased considerably by new students from the various junior high schools. Early in the school year we elected for our sponsors Mrs. Mary Houghton and Mr. Charles Craig. Class officers elected were Eugene Morgan, President: Kenneth Wilson, Vice-President, Helen Harden, Secretary: and Russell Carlisle, Treasurer. At the end of the year we held our annual picnic at Lake Winnepesauka. The last of May we bade each one farewell and wished each an enjoyable vacation. September 5, 1952, watched a proud and rather anxious' group of Juniors as they returned after vacation, eager for a year of memorable activities. Sponsors for our Junior year were Miss Katherine Bennett, Mrs. Edith Apperson, and Mr. W. E. Sharrock. Class officers for the year were Bill Hicks, Presidentg Jimmy Peery, Vice- Presidentg Shirley Watkins, Secretary, and Louise Lumpkins, Treasurer. Big events of the year were the Kirkman Mixer and the Valentine Party. The highlights of the year were the 14th Annual Junior-Senior Banquet, which was held at the Industrial YMCA, and the prom which followed in the school cafeteria. We will also remember the happy time we had at the Junior picnic, which was held at Lake Winnepesauka. As final exams rolled around and final grades were given, each went on his way for the next three months. The warm, sunshiny morning of September 4, 1953, found a group of Seniors ready to starttheir last eventful year of school. Late in September the class organized and elected as their Sponsor, Mrs. Willie Blanche Looney, Co-Sponsor, Miss Charlotte Roessleing and Shop Sponsor, Mr. Joe Frazier. Class officers for the year were Jimmy Richey, Presidentg Sonny Crane, Vice-Presidentg Wilma McDowell, Secretary: Evange- line Crowe, Treasurer. The class voted to sell Christmas cards to raise money for the treasury. On November 20, the Senior Carnival was held. The Senior Class voted to publish the Spirit of 1954 as a cla s project. Those who worked the long hours will remember the work and fun for a life time. On April 23, Senior Day was held. Everyone was dressed in different costumes. At noon, that day, luncheon was held, and everyone came back that night for the Senior Tacky Party. Senior orals came and went. At the end of May the class presented its gift to the school and crowned Mr. and Miss Kirkman in Class Day Exercises. The next Sunday Baccalaureate Service was held, followed by a reception for the parents and friends of the Seniors. Commencement Exercise, which is the most sorrowful and yet the most joyful event for the Seniors, was held at Dickinson Jr. High School. For the last time the members gathered to receive their diplomas, and thus perform their last official act as the class of 1954. The following day classmates gathered for the Senior Class trip and their last clay of fun together. ass Motto: Fame is Vapor. Popularity is accident. Riches take ming and fly away. The only thing that endures is character Class Colors: Y.,11.,w and white 127i Class Flower: Yellow Rose

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Chester Donald Wallace Don Shop: Machine Activities: T X l '52, '53, '54 Honors: lst yr. shop award '52 2nd yr. shop award '53 Most Studious Boy '51 Doris Wallace Dottie Shop: Commercial Activities: T 81 l '52, '53, '54 Honors: lst place First Year Typing State T 8: 1 '52 2nd place Second Year Typing State T Sl l '53 First place Typing Speed '53 Most Likely to Succeed '54 .lean Whitmire Shop: D. E. Activities: D.E. Cluly '51 Thrift Clulr '54 Transferred form LaFnxr'tte, Georgia K 1 x, J ,J .F l eb 'J' . z J' L ., ,p,l,: : f 1 if I ., L, J ,D f 4 Shirley June Watlfins SlZir'l Shop: Commercial , Activities: Y-Teens '52, '55 Drama, Cluh '52 T S1 l Club '52, '53, '54 Lettermen's Cluh '53, '54 Highlight '52, '53, '54 Gfficesz Y-Teens V-Pres. '53 Highlight Editor '53, '51 junior Class Sec, '53 Cheerleader '53, '54 Honors: Letter and Certificate in Cheerleading '53, '54 Most School Spirited in Who's Who '54 Most Athletic '54- Ronald D. W'elter Sleepy'i Shop: Wood Activities: T 31 I '5-1 Transferred from Grand Un- ion High School, Samui- mento, California . xv -X Betty Brown Shop: Commercial Transferred from Rome Senior High School, Rome, Georgia ..26-.

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CLASS PROPHECY Here it is, June 2nd, 1979, 25 years after my graduation from high school. As I get ready to at- tend the graduation for my twins, my mind wanders and I see again the happy faces of the Class of '54 as we received the coveted diploma. Looking backward I recall the wishes of my classmates and suddenly realize that those wishes have come true. There's my friend, Charlotte Haggard who wanted to be a famous hair stylist, and she is. In New York she owns her shop and is known the world over for her creation. Russell Carlisle is head machinist at Brooklyn Navy Yards and works for Johnny Denton, 3 mulwmllllonalre' Evah Blevins, voted the most beautiful secretary in the U. S., is Johnny's private secretary- Over at the Joyce Jones Children's Hospital Shirley Watkins is head nurse and Louise Downer and Betty Brown have charge of the baby ward. John Eaves, interior decorator, just finished with a new color scheme on the wall that's guaranteed to put the children to sleep quickly. J. W. France owns France's Super-heaters, Incorporated, and hires Earlene SiHEl0f0H and Caro- lyn Milliken as bookkeepers to keep up with the fabulous profits he makes. Behind the Iron Curtain are the senior twins, Doris and Chester Wallace. They are doing a grand job as missionaries. For some time Bill Hicks and Wilma McDowell have been married and at present are on a world tour. If they can get behind the Iron Curtain they intend to see Doris and Chester. Recently I saw Bobbie McCollum and Helen Harden. They were driving the latest model Jar- guaris, which made me remember that they left for Texas just after graduation and from all appear- ances married those milionaires they wished for. Bobby Case is teaching Drafting at our Alma Materg and Eugene Horton, a West Point gradu- ate, is a five star general in the U. S. Army in Alaska. Beryl Meadows was always a lover of speed: so he opened the B. and M. Speedway. The very first entry was Dan Thomas who had a little trouble at the end of the second heat, and who should rush out on the track but Dan's super ace mechanics: Fred Pettit and Johnny Lusk. . Jean Whitmire has made quite a name for herself with the A. E. C. I recall James Perry's wish to be a doctor of geology. After graduating from Harvard he be- came a roving reported for National Geographic Magazine and has made numerous important surveys on how long the Rocky Mountains will remain standing. William Gennoe always wanted to be President of the United States but didn't quite make it. He did get to the White House though. He's the very distinguished looking gentleman who opens the front door when guests arrive. Of course, William would be lonesome without his old friend to keep him company in Washington. When Senator Kefauver retired, his place was filled by a young and brilliant Boy Senator from Tennessee-Raymond Goodner. Recently when traveling in Florida with my family we stopped for the night at a motor court- one of these ultra modern affairs. Its owner is Jackie Garner, somewhat changed and a bit over- weight, but the same old Jackie still. Evangeline Crowe, excellent history student, now presides over room 35 at K. V. H. S. and teaches history to frightened seniors. Jimmy Richey has reached his goal of farming on Sand Mountain and raising peanuts, syrup cane, and taters . The last I heard he was so prosperous he had to hire two secretaries, Monna Sue Penney and Bettye Akins. Like myself, some of our girls became homemakers. There are Jo Cordell, who has three chil- dren: Nellie Hawkinsg Arbedella Carlisleg Pat Travisg and Mary Morgan, who has two of the cutest little girls one ever saw. -28-.