Lexington High School - Bearer Yearbook (Lexington, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1957 volume:

presenting 3n cJUexinaton 1957 exinff ton ScL ool $anh oj? rJdexinekton 3n ama BABE RUTH S P ORTS ME N S H IP AWARD Gloria Ritter-Don Putman mericun evo MOST BEAUTIFUL AND MOST HANDSOME SENIOR Clarice Davis and Danny Griffin Sponsored by Foremost Dairy Co. Florence, Alabama BEST-ALL-ROUND JUNIOR Emojean Green and Wendell Truitt Compliments of J. Earl Romine, Allen Thornton, Estes Flynt, Weaver Fuqua, Herman K. Longshore MADEMOISELLE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND MOST HANDSOME SOPHOMORE Ann Richardson and Harold Allen-No Picture Compliments of SHOALS THEATER Florence , Alabama UOU BEST-ALL-ROUND FRESHMAN Brenda Balch and Donald Truitt Compliments of BANK of LORETTO Loretto, Tennessee MISS F. H A . Ann Richardson Compliments of C.P. McMeans behoof C xecutiue MtSS LAN ER «S RO V OyQ. Barnette Drug Co. Rogersville, Alabama .3ut ure -5 armerA J A merica William Smith Vice President Hoyt Robertson Treasurer Bernard Konig President Ralph Balch Secretary Mr. James R. Hankins Sponsor Lindell Newton Reporter Milton Barnett Se ntine1 Sponsored by Florence Lumber Co. Florence, Alabama 19 President - LaVelle McCain future JJome Gloria Ritter Vice President Phyllis Howard Se ere tary C a rle ne Hammond Re porter Shirley Tate Parliamentarian Shirley Me C a in Song Leader Doris Roberson Historian Mrs. James Ray Hankins Sponsor Ann Rich ardson Treasurer Sponsored by The Bootery Flore nee, Alabama 20 STAFF LIBRARIANS Sponsored by Lexington Drug Co Lexington, Alabama yi Educa tiona 1 Tour Sponsored by Lore tto Cleaners Lore tto, Tennessee .Sporting U ew5 CHEERLEADERS Sponsored by Zale-Elebash Jewelers Florence , Alabama CO CAPTAIN D GRIFFIN ELSTON SPRINGER LARRS DAWS TYRONE SHELTON LESTER COLLIER MERLIN McOEE HCNT ROBERTSON NELSON WILLIAMS MARK M CHEAL DAVID COLE DALLAS BALCH LELAN BALCH JIMMP PHILLIP ELV S Horn mass MPSoN HAmm BUDDY APPLEGATE DANNY WHITE LYNN BADLY Na Bold m ceee B ayESBEATSOM a. Pdia BN) GRAY AE TEE SMITH Sponsored by G.D. Mobley Lexington, Alabama |W1 .guiuh ■HR $ ta JJ oC o S « K S) LESTER COLLIER BILLY ROBERTSON O.A.BELEIN DELBERT COACH M PANNy GRIFF!KI n n FRl U LU poyce MCMUR WALTER TIDWELL ROBERT FIELDS EULAS SIMPSON Putnam Corum White Killen Cole McGee Cox Ki ze r Newton C ottre 11 Hines Por te r Allen Thompson Thigpen 33 k I . } ' H Sponsored by Shumake-Posey Furniture Co. Inc. Florence, Alabama MHHHran m f .. . .. . ,► v A. ' -fit: V ,v ;• i • ¥i1SE L ?-' « is W-tT v� ,?: Z£ S gSl.- “-V • • u Sfeas - •• -«•• 'x-- i| s:J i. ' 'Vv Our Team At Alex-City Sponsored by Young-Pittman Florence, Alabama - • '• .. '' • • i. r: « Educational MARJORIE BELEW Memphis State College B.S. Tenth Grade DELLA ABSTON F.S.T.C., B.S. Peabody, M.A. Eighth Grade RUTH CROW Atlanta Conservatory of Music EDITH DAVIS F.S.T.C., B.S. Peabody, M.A. Third and Fourth Grade MARY BELLE ELDRIDGE F.S.T.C., B.S. Peabody, M.A. Sixth Grade HERMAN TODD A.P.I., B.S. Almon Halcombe F.S.T.C., B.S. Science Department JAMES RAY HANKINS JIMMIE RAY HANKINS A.P.I., B.S. A.P.I., B.S. Agriculture Home Economics KATREEN LEE F.S.T.C., B.S. Business Education 36 PEARL LANIER F.S.T.C., B.S. Eighth Grade VIRGIE McADAMS ALBERT Me GRAW F.S.T.C., B.S. F.S.T.C., B.S. Third Grade Eleventh Grade RAYMOND McMEANS SHIRLEY NICHOLS DOROTHY PETTUS BEULAH PRINCE Athens College, B.S. F.S.T.C., B.S. F.S.T.C., B.S. F.S.T.C., B.S. Peabody, M.A. Library First Grade Ninth Grade Coach Boy’s P.E. No Picture--Mrs. Betty Crow-Mrs. Joyce Eagle MARY C. PULLER ALENE SMITH GLADYS SPRINGER VERNICE TRUITT F.S.T.C. F.S.T.C. F.S.T.C., B.S. F.S.T.C., B.S. First and Second Grades Fourth Grade Peabody, M.A. Twelfth Grade Fifth Grade Annual Staff JAMES WESSON F. S. T. C., B.S Physics, Math DOROTHY WHITE M. T. S. C., B. S. Girl’s P. E,, Biology 37 EUNICE MAE WHITE F.S.T.C., B.S. Peabody, M.A., Seventh Grade INEZ WHITE F.S.T.C., B.S Second Grade % n , • ■y ' '% y-'- X Vi - -X - V- esM ood Education 39 Rayford Allen Melinda Balch Donnie Be lew Kathy Brown Cathy Clemons Larry Cole Jerry Cole Calvin Cox Sue Davis Sandra Fields Connie Fleming Patricia Garrison David Goodwin Joyce Ann Hammond Connie Haney Linda Hayes Ronald Hill Danny Holden Samuel Howard Roger Howard Dale Jones Gale Jones Dennis Killen Joyce McGee Ethel Jo McDaniel Sandra Michael Evelyn Miligan Ann Newton Dianne Newton Danny Nix Barry Oldham Martha Jean Putman James Smith Brenda Springer Brenda Kay Springer Keith Tays Donald Thigpen Lou Ellen Trousdale Robbie Jo Williams Sandra Kaye Williams Sponsored by Beecham’s Flower Shop Loretto, Tennessee No Picture Ronnie Childers W.L. Thornton 40 Secon Terry Allen Larry Allen Lawton Allen Dennis Balch Clyde Barnes Ricky Beadle Ronald Beavers Pat Be lew Gail Gaughtney Dennis Burbank Sue Burbank Sue Campbell Paulette Clemmons Carolyn Cox Glenn Cole Ronald Comer Larry Cottrell Ruby Cox Roger Campbell Carolyn Dean Peggy Fields Peggy Hammond Barbara Hill Jerry Howard Sherry Howard Phillip Hunt Patricia Johns Charles Lash Dwight McCain Alton Micheal Jean Newton Sarah Nix Larry Pettus Wyatt Pettus Catherine Pettus Robert Porter Milton Porter Larry Putman Paulette Putman Donnie Smith Timothy Stone Steven Tate Janice Tate Barbara Thompson Kathrine Thornton Shelia Walton Johnny Wiley Lindon Wright Sponsored by The Florence Herald Florence, Alabama %t (7W7l PMOTOG-RAPW MOT AVAILABLE ir Amelia Allen Janice Allen Anthony Balch Tommy Be lew Peggy Bell Ronald Barnett Wanda Sue Case Roy Childers Jean Ann Campbell Jerry Cole Dennis Collier Thomas Davis Willie Davis Jimmy Davis Barbara French Robert Gordon O’Neal Honey Donna Kay Hill Jerry Hill Larry Hammond Hilda Howard Myra Howard Sara Joiner Maylene Jones Sherry Jones Stella Lemay Wanda McGee Tolliese Michael Larry Newton Gene Nix Ann Nolen Ann Parker Faye Putman Halbert Putman Ray Putman Mackie Pettus James Smith, Jr. John D. Springer Clarence Swinea Agnes Thigpen Gerald Thigpen Kenneth Trousdale Douglas Trousdale Patty Vines Mark Williams Wilma D. Williams Sponsored by Sam Basil's Restaurant Florence, Alabama Jour Raymond Balch Patsy Barnette Betsy Beadle lessee Beadle Franklin Beavers Jerry Bell Janice Clemmons Jerry Don Cox Charles Curtis Faye Davis Jeannette Davis Mary Davis Lynn Danly Betty Hammond Clay Hammond Wanda Hammond Carolyn Holden Bobby Hunt C.W. Lawson Ruth Lash Mary Ann Mabe Wilsey Mashburn Neal McGee Richard McGee Don Michael Rebecca Michael Alfred Newton David Newton Glen Parker Barbara Richardson Curtis Ritter Douglas Sharp Mary Roden Ralph Sims Lewis Smith Bobby Tate Kenneth Tays Marilyn Tays Jeanette Trousdale Joyce Truitt Robert Walton Sponsored by Wilson's Bargain Center Florence, Alabama 43 Jannie Thornton Joyce Trousdale James Vines Trousdale Clinton Shelton Linda Thigpen Patricia Thigpen Jerry Bobby Be lew Mary Ellen Belew Virginia Campbell Evelyn Cole Amerilous Dean Janis Fields Ann Gordon Wayne Griffin Jeffrey Hammond Joel Hill Wayne Hines Marjorie Howard Neal Howard Donald Johnson Mary Joiner Neal McGuire Doris Michael Delores Newton Troy Newton Roger Pettus Ronald Pettus Tony Porter Doris Putman Troy Putman Spedal dc add nssaKKOGmsmamamBama H. L. Burbank Barbara Clemmons Wanda Dickerson Barbara Kates Edward Michael Leroy Michael Tollie Michael Fred Sharp Leon Trousdale George Allen Willard No Picture Sponsored by S. M. Mobley Anderson, Alabama Six Jimmy Alexander Barbara Allen Connie Allen Carol Balch Douglas Burbank Jimmy Ray Burbank Linda Childers Bobby Cole Homer Corum David Cox Marcus Davis Waylon Davis Billy Dodd Vonda Eddy Carolyn French Dwight Gray Jimmy Gray Randal Gray Eddie Hammond David Haney Jerry L. Howard Judy Howard Virginia Hunt Barbara Johnson Margaret Jones Wayne Jones Ronald Killen Dwain Michael Gerald Michael Don McGee Roger McGee Paul Murks Wayne Murks Betty Newton Mary Nix Donald Pettus Howard Richardson Carnell Sims Willis Scott Kenneth Sharp Ann Smith David Thigpen Geneva Thigpen Don Thompson O'Neal Thornton Alvin Turpen Sponsored by Smoke House Poolroom Florence, Alabama Martha W.H. Kathy Danny Neal Tate Thompson Tidwell White Trousdale Seven Emerson Allen Junior Beadle Ronnie Be lew Faye Burbank Virginia Burbank Diane Butler Morris Chandler Danny Cottrell Thomas Davis Joyce Davis Ronnie Grisham Donna Harris Joe Hines Shirley Holden Hubert Howard Royce Johns Mary Sue Joiner Marcelle Mashburn Laura McGee Clayton Michael Doyce Michael Loyce Michael Ronnie Mitchell Lloyd Newton Ann Newton Ralph Peck Larry Pettus Preston Porter Paul Putman Esther Richardson Helen Richardson Barbara Ritter Kaye Shelton Hollis Smith Charles Springer notUml cU l 1fo(PR� fc AVAILABLE..' Fay Mitchell Judy Mitchell June A. Mitchell Glenda Newton Wayne Newton Elizabeth Nix Eugene Nolen Linda Oldham Adrick Pettus Gail Pettus Marene Pettus W.O. Pettus Sue Putman Brenda Ray Jerry Richardson Stella Richardson Harold Robertson June Robertson Frances Ritter David Sadler Brenda Sharp W.R. Sims J.C. Slaton Billy Smith Derrick Springer Myrtle Springer Arlon Thigpen Carolyn Thigpen James Thigpen Johnny Thigpen Wayne Thigpen Ann Thompson James Thornton Linda Vines Bobby Walker Judith White Robert White Charles Wilson Larry Wright Sponsored by Florence Implement Co. Florence, Alabama 47 9 Carolyn Allen Coy Allen Willy B. Balentine Sue Beadle James Beavers Mary Beechem Billy Chandler Janis Cobb James Cole Danny Corum Don Crowell Bobby Comer Jerry Cottrell Mary Cottrell Royce Cottrell Thomas Cox David Danley Emogene Davis J.C. Davis Jerry Davis David East Brenda Fields James Gautney Rosalind Glover Ann Gray Betty S. Hammand Edna E. Hammond Rebecca Hammond Dora Haraway R. V. Hill Gerald Howard Doyle Jones Linda Johnston Floyd Jones Wayne Killen William Kizer Robert Lash Alvin Mashburn Harold Mashburn Clyde McCain Jimmy McGee Royce McGee Shirley A. McGee Larry Newbourn Earline Michael Royce Michael Charles Mitchell Sponsored by V Poole's House of Flowers Sheffield, Ala. PHOTO HOT AVAILABLE 790 BUSY AVWLABLC. 1'JeenA President Joyce McGee Credit men Reporter Sammy Newton CL late Offi tcerd Joiners Cafe y Florence, Ala. 49 Jimmie Lou Allen Brenda Balch Ruth Balch Billy Barnett Betty Campbell James Cole Harold Cottrell J. M. Cox Jr. Carolyn Davis Betty Pearl East Charles Fields Faye Fields Thomas Fields Wanda Garner Terry Don Green Douglas Griffin Gilbert Hammond Don Howard AVAILABLE Ruby Holden Elvis Hunt Gerald Hum Frances Jones Joan Lyons Joyce McGee Doyce Michael Patricia Murks Carolyn Newton Cornelia Newton Grant Newton Samuel Newton Brenda Pettus Mitchell Pettus Kay Phillips James Phillips Patricia Porter J. W. Putnam Treva Putman David Richardson Gerald Ritter Glenda Robbins Mark Roberson Martha Smith James Springer Donald Tate Donald Truitt Waits Truitt Mickey Watson Terra Wayne White Robert Willis No Picture Virginia Childers Larry Comer Charles Hammond Barbara Michael 52 Juanita Shelton Morris Sims Doris Smith Gloria Smith Joy Smith Sponsored by Court Jewelers Florence, Alabama 3 orward President Mark Michael Vice-President O.A. Belew Soph omore Cla Offi icerS Folden's Florist Florence, Ala. Secretary-Treasurer Jane Hammond 53 Juanita Adams Harold Allen Joel Allen John Robert Allen Nancy Applegarth Dallas Balch Bobby Barnes O.A. Belew Lynn Braly Faye Butler Walter Chandler Charles Cox David Childers’0' David Cole Lester Collier Dorthy Cox Larry Davis Violet East No Picture Eva Nell Fields Emmo Jean French Roy Garner Carolyn Glover Betty Gray Geraldine Gully Cretha Hammonds Delphine Hammond Jane Hammond Bobby Herston Sponsored by P.A. George Jewelers Lawrence burg, Tennessee Billy Howard Delbert Johnston Bonnie Jones Jimmy Lamb Kenneth Littrell Betty Sue Mason Roy McCain Julia McGuire Doyce McMurtrey Mark Michael Mary Ann Mitchell Billy Ray Morrison James Murks Barbara Newton Chester Newton Joy Newton Royce Nix Charles Peck Jimmy Phillips Linda Phillips Ray Phillips Myra Porter Sponsored by Beckham's Drug Co. Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Peggy Thigpen Charles Thornton Linda Truitt Rita Mae Walton Francis Roden Bobby Ray Ann Richardson Ruth Richardson Billy Robertson Doris Robertson W.C. Robertson Raymond Scott Brenda Sharp Cherry Sue Shelton Frances Shelton Kenneth Shelton Mahlon Shelton Tyrone Shelton Carolyn Smith Cloyd Thigpen David Thigpen Junior Thigpen Seventeen Vice-President Secretary junior CLdd Offi icerd Compliments of Luther King's Hardware Rogersville, Alabama 57 Rebecca A. Davis Glenda Barnett Barbara Be lew Harry Be lew Jettie Bergin Joan Briggs Wanda Butler Edwin Cobb Ruby Cole Lena Cottles Sharon Corum Martha Davis Carolyn W. French Hildred Garner Frances G. Putnam Bonnie W. Glover Gay Ion Gray Emogene T. Green Jimmy Green Mary Hamner Robert Hill Stephen Holden Elvis Howard Joyce Howard Shelby Howard Peggy J. Smith O'neal Killen Marlon King Irving King Bernard Konig Shirley McCain Gerald McGee Horace McGee Merlin McGee Rose McGuire Faye Michael Mayland Murks Linde 11 Newton Sponsored by Massey Motors Lawrence burg, Tennessee Ruby N. Nolen Shirley Nunley Robert Pettus Judy Putnam Jackie Ray Donna D. Ritter Wayne Ritter Shelby Shelton Inda Springer Marcelle Springer Ruby Springer Ernest Swine a Margie Thigpen Walter Tidwell Delbert Truitt Wendell Truitt David White Jeanette Wiley Nelson Williams fortune 61 Sponsored by Joiners Cafe Lexington, Ala Seniors JOHN W. APPLEGARTH I envy no man that knows more than myself, but pity the one who knows less. Football, 5 7; L Club, 57; F. F. A.-Sentinel, 57; F.F.A., 54-57; Pep Club, 56. LELON BALCH After all is said and done, more is said than done. Junior Basketball, 54; Varsity Basketball, 55; Football, 55-56; L Club, 54-57; Student Council Representative, 54; F.F.A., 54-57; F.F.A.-Vice President, 56; Chorus, 56-57; F.F.A.-Band, 56; Senior Personalities, 57. RALPH BALCH Better late than never. F.F.A., 54-57; Secretary-F. F. A., 57; Judging Team, 55; Arts and Crafts, 56. MILTON BARNETT If there’s nothing to do, I'll do it. Football, 56-57; Student Council Representative, 54; F.F.A., 54-57. FAYE H. BENNETT If you should ask me what I like, I’d answer Marshall and I'd be right. Business Club, 57; Chorus, 55; F.H.A., 54-57; Pep Club, 55. MALIN BUTLER Not a care beyond tomorrow. Baseball, 57. CLARICE DAVIS Her blonde hair catches every boy that passes by. Secretary-Student Council, 54; Business Club, 57; Vice President-Business Club, 57; Chorus, 55; Reporter-Chorus, 55, Spring Festival Representative, 54, 53; F.H.A., 54-57; Pep Club, 55-56; Junior Red Cross, 56; Senior Who's Who, 57; Ribbon Girl- Horse Show, 55. SUE P. DAVIS Though a housewife now is she, one swell girl we all agree. Junior Cheerleader, 54; Student Council Rep- resentative, 54, 56; F.H.A., 54; Pep Club, 54-55; Business Club, 57; Chorus, 55. Seniors YOUVONE EAST Happiness consists in activity. F.H.A., 54-57; Junior Red Cross, 56-57; Chorus, 55-57; Pep Club, 55-57. ROBERT FIELDS All great men die, and gosh, I feel sick. Baseball, 54-47; Captain-Baseball, 57; Junior Basketball, 52-53; Varsity Basketball, 54-47; Football, 5$; Manager-Football, 54-55; L Club, 54-57; Annual Staff, 57; F. F.A., 54-57; Junior Red Cross, 56-57; Representative-JRC Camp, 56; President-County JRC Council, 56; Boy’s State, 56; Chorus, 56; Spring Festival Representative, 56; Junior Play, 56; Fair Association-Horse Show Committee, 54-57; Senior Personalities, 57; Senior Play, 57. CHARLES GARNER Don't take life to seriously. You'll never get out of it alive anyway, Arts and Crafts, 56-57. GERALDINE GARNER This li’l gal has quite an air, a perky grin and bright red hair. Student Council Representative, 55; Ribbon Girl- Horse Show, 56; Arts and Crafts, 56-57; Secretary- Arts and Crafts, 57; Senior Personalities, 57; Pep Club, 55. CLAYTHEL GARRISON Beware ! I may do something sensational yet. F.H.A., 55-56; Arts and Crafts, 56-57; Chorus, 55-57; Operetta, 57. GERALD GLOVER If you want to live to see ninety, don't look for it on your speedometer. F.F.A., 54-47. DANNY GRIFFIN Don't rush him girls. Baseball, 55-57; Basketball, 54-57; Football, 55-57 Captain-Football, 57; L Club, 54-57; Secretary Treasurer-L Club, 57; F.F.A., 54-57; Library Club 57; Class President, 55; Class Vice President, 56; Chorus, 56; Spring Festival Representative, 50,55; Best-All- Round, 54; Most Handsome, 56; Senior Who's Who, 57; Boy's State, 56; Senior Personalities, 57. CARLENE HAMMOND Big mouth, but we love everyfoot of it. Junior Cheerleader, 54; Annual Staff, 54-57; Editor- In-Chief, Annual, 57; Student Council Representative, 55; F.H.A., 54-57; F. H. A.-Reporter, 57; Junior Red Cross, 56; Secretary-Junior Red Cross, 56; Business Club, 57; Pep Club, 54-57; Class Secretary-Treasurer 57; Junior Play, 56; Senior Play, 57. Sponsored by Meiers Store Loretto, Tennessee Seniors NORRIS HAMMOND He was not merely an old chip off the old block, but the block itself. Basketball Manager, 54; Scorekeeper, 54-57; Football 54-57; L Club, 55-57; Annual Staff, 56-57; Student Council President, 56; F.F.A., 54-57; Junior Play, 56; P.T.A. Panel Discussion, 56; Pep Club, 55-56; Class President, 57; Spring Festival Representative, 48, Best- All-Round, 55; Boy's State, 56; State F.F.A. Oratorical Runner-Up, 56; Senior Personalities, 57. District F. F. A. Oratorical Winner, 57; Senior Play, 57. NEVA HARAWAY One who says little, but know and does a lot. F.H.A., 54-57; Chorus, 55; Class Historian, 57; F.H.A. Sewing Contest Winner, 54; Junior Red Cross, 56; Dramatics Club, 57. CAROLE HOWARD I was born to talk, and talk I must. F.H.A., 54-57; Junior Red Cross, 56; Library Club, 57; Secretary-Library Club, 57; Pep Club, 55-57; Senior Personalities, 57. PHYLLIS HOWARD Real life is in love, laughter, and work. Cheerleader, 56-57; Student Council Representative 54; F.H.A., 54-57; Library Club, 57; Class Reporter, 57; Chorus, 55; Spring Festival Representative, 54; Ribbon Girl-Horse Show, 56; F.H.A. Secretary, 57; Junior Red Cross, 56; Senior Play, 57. JANE M. JACKSON Her heart is like the moon---there's a man in it. F.H.A., 54-57; Arts and Crafts, 57; Chorus, 55-56; Spring Festival Representative, 52. VONDELL HOWARD A good Sport, A good worker, and all-round girl. JOHN JONES He is little, but he's wise, he's a terror for his size. Senior Personalities 57. MARY J. BEST To have a friend, be a friend. Cheerleader, 55-57; F.H.A., 54-56; F.H.A.-Song Leader, 54-56; Junior Play, 56; F.H.A.-Trio, 55-56; Junior Red Cross, 56; Pep Club, 55-57; Business Club, 57; Chorus, 55-56. National Stores Lawrence burg, Tenn. Seniors NANCY KELLEY A lovable jolly way she has. Junior Play, 56; F.H. A., 54-57; Junior Red Cross, 56; Dramatics Club, 57; Best-All-Round, 55, 57; Class Secretary, 56; Senior Play, 57. STANCLE KILLEN Past hope, past cure, past help. F.F. A., 54-57. WANDA KILLEN An understanding heart is one that will always be remembered. Class Secretary, 55; Chorus, 55-56; Vice President- chorus, 56; Spring Festival Representative, 56; F.F.A. Quartet-Pianist, 55-56; Junior Play, 56; Pep Club, 55-57; Junior Red Cross, 56; Business club, 57; Secretary-Business club, 57; F.H.A., 54-57; Senior Personalities, 57. LA VELLE McCAIN One upon whom we can depend. Student Council Representatives, 56; F.H.A., 54-57; F.H. A.-Reporter, 55; F.H. A.-President, 57; Dramatics Club, 57; P.T.A. Panel Discussion, 55; Ribbon Girl- Horse Show, 56; F.H. A.-Sewing Contest Winner, 55; DAR Citizenship Girl, 57; Class Poet, 57; Senior personalities, 57. HAROLD MCGEE When you play, play hard, when you work—By the way, when DO you work. Football, 55-56; F.F. A., 54-57; F. F. A. -Secretary, 55; F.F. A.-Vice President, 56; Judging Teams, 54; F.F. A.-Band, 55-56; F.F. A.-Quartet, 56; Operetta, 57; P.T.A., Panel Discussion, 56; Pep Club, 55-56; Senior Personalities, 57; Chorus, 56-57. HILDA MCGEE A blush is beautiful, But often inconvenient F.H.A., 54-57; Chorus, 55-56; Most Beautiful, 54; Arts and Crafts, 55-56; Library Club, 57; Pep Club, 55-56. ROBERT NEWTON The more you learn, the more you forget, so why study? Basketball, 55-56; Football, 56-57; Captain-Football, 57; L Club, 54-57; F.F.A., 54; Class Reporter, 55; Best-All-Round, 56; Senior Who's Who, 57; Senior Play, 57. MARILYN OLDHAM Her ways are the ways of pleasantness. F.H. A., 54; Arts and Crafts, 56. Putteet's Pharmacy - Florence Seniors JANICE PETTUS I like all, but love only one. Cheerleader, 55-56; Junior Cheerleader, 54; Student Council Representative, 54; President-Student Council, 55; F.H.A., 54-57; Song Leader-F. H. A. 57; Pep Club, 55-57; Business Club, 57; President- Business Club, 57; Chorus, 55; Spring Festival Representative, 55; P.T.A., Panel Discussion, 55; Senior Personalities, 57. HARBERT PHILLIPS The quite and bashful type??????? Baseball, 56; Student Council Representative, 57; Arts and Crafts, 56; Class Vice President, 57; Band, 56-57; Most Handsome, 54; Boy’s State, 56; Spring Festival Representative, 57; Senior Per- sonalities, 57; Senior Play, 57. DWIGHT PORTER There are two sides to every argument, the wrong side and my side. F.F.A., 54-57; Reading Club, 56; Library Club, 57; Band, 56-57; Boy’s State, 56. DON PUTMAN Here is a dear and true industrious friend. Student Council Representative, 57; F.F.A., 54-57; Reading Club, 56; Library Club, 57; Boy’s State, 56; Junior Play, 56; Senior Personalities; 57; Best-All- Round, 57; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award, 57. JERRY PUTMAN Wedding is destiny, and hanging is likewise. Basketball, 55; Football, 55-57; F.F.A., 54-57; Chorus, 55. SHARON PUTMAN Things of great value come in small packages. Junior Play, 56; F.H.A., 54-57; Business Club, 57; Pep Club, 55-57; Junior Red Cross, 56; Chorus, 55-56; Senior Personalities, 57. LOUISE RICHARDSON Why do it today, there’s always tomorrow. Reading Club, 56. BENNIE JOE RIDGEWAY We don’t want him any longer-----he’s long enough.' F.F.A., 54-57; Arts and Crafts, 56-57. Seniors GLORIA RITTER Witty describes her from head to toes-she's the life of the party wherever she goes. Junior Cheerleader, 54; Varsity Cheerleader, 55-57; Captain Cheerleader, 57; Captain-F. S. T. C. Sports Day Champions, 56; Annual Staff, 55-57; F.H.A., 54-57; F. H. A.-Reporter, 56; F.H.A.-Vice President, 57; Miss F.H.A., 56; Junior Red Cross, 56-57; Junior Red Cross-President, 56-57; Pep Club, 54-57; Captain- Pep Club, 57; Class Testator, 57; Chorus, 55; Junior Play, 56; P.T.A. Panel Discussion, 56; Representative- JRC Camp 55; Fair Association-Horse Show Committee, 56; Senior Who's Who, 57; Senior Personalities, 57; Honorary Member L Club, 55-57; F. F. A. -Sweetheart, 57; Senior Play, 57; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award, 57. HOYT ROBERTSON Friends he has many, foes has he any? Football, 57; F.F.A., 54-57; F. F. A.-Treasurer, 57; Arts and Crafts, 56-57. EULAS SIMPSON I'm not arguing with you. I'm telling you. Baseball, 55-57; Junior Basketball, 53-54; Varsity Basketball, 55-57; Football, 57; Vice President-L Club, 57; Chorus, 57; Senior Per- sonalities, 57. DELORICE SLATON She's sudden if a thing comes in her head. F.H.A., 54-55; Library Club, 57. BOBBY SMITH Stolen sweets are best. ! F.F.A., 57; F.F.A.-Band, 57. WILLIAM LEE SMITH Not that I don’t love to study, I just love fun more. Football, 57; F.F.A., 54-57; Vice President-F. F. A., 57; F.F.A.-Band, 54-57; Arts and Crafts, 56; Senior Personalities, 57; Senior Play, 57. ELSTON SPRINGER It's not what I do that worries me, it's when I get caught there's difficulty. Football, 57; L Club, 57; F.F.A., 56-57; F.F.A.- Band, 56-57; Pep Club, 56. SHIRLEY TATE Full of fun and fancy free. Student Council Representative, 55; F.H. A.-Par- liamentarian, 57; F.H.A.-Vice President, 56; F.H. A., 54-57; Class President, 56; Junior Play, 56; P.T.A. Panel Discussion, 56; Class Prophet, 57; Junior Red Cross, 56; Senior Play, 57. Senior5 MILDRED THIGPEN Fair words never hurt the tongue. Student Council Representative, 54; F.H.A. 54- 57; Pep Club, 55; Garden Club, 54-55; Senior Personalities, 57. VIRGINIA THIGPEN The world’s no better if we worry; life’s no longer if we hurry. ” Reading Club, 56. BONNIE TUBB She may look quite but, look agian. ” Business Club, 57; Junior Red Cross, 56; Junior Play, 56; Chorus, 55; F.H.A., 54-55; Pep Club, 55-57. LINDA WALKER What goes on in that mind of her's? F.H.A., 54-57; Garden Club, 56; Ribbon Girl- Horse Show, 56; Library Club, 57. IMOGENE WRIGHT Kindness costs nothing and buys everything. Student Council Representative, 54; F.H.A., 54-57; Business Club, 57; Chorus, 55-56; Junior Red Cross, 56; Ribbon Girl-Horse Show, 55; Pep Club, 55-57 Senior Personalities, 57; Spring Festival Representative, 57. CLASS POEM We soon shall say our last farewell. To the many friends we've known so well, Our hearts are saddened, yet there is joy and pride. The future's before us, it's ours to decide. Our parents and teachers we would not forget, Tho' we fretted and fussed, you stood by us yet. In our joys and triumphs you were happy with us, Through our troubles and sorrows in you we could trust. Now as on the threshold of the future we stand; May we always do justly to God and to man. May God give us courage to uphold truth and right, And democracy defend with all of our might. Dear Alma Mater we must bid you farewell, We’ll remember you always, you have served us well. 68 of Jime” Future called last night, in the form of a dream, She revealed startling secrets; the 1957 Seniors were her theme. Doctors, lawyers, teachers, preachers, galore, Merchants, actors, chiefs, farmers and more! Brides old and new were her favorite topic. Janice, Evelyn, Sharon, Faye, Carlene, Janie, Claythel, I thought she'd never stop it'. The Future told me about her trip to the moon, Where Neva was enjoying a nice honeymoon. It seems the great spaceman Hi-Flying Harbert paved the way, A project he'd planned since high school day. Dear Ole Elvis Pre s le y--Future informed me, is a fallen star. Now the screams are for Elston andjiis guitar. Bob Hope too has come way down, And William Lee now presides as world's best clown. Future loves movies; she told me about HOLLYWOOD'S HANDSOME HEARTBREAKER Starring Danny Griffin and his Pepper Shakers. Seems his most frequent victim is Geraldine Garner, Who'll never be replaced by a foreigner. The presidential election of 1978 is getting under way, And Norris thinks he'll beat Big Jim as president of U.S.A. His campaign manager, I hate to say-------------- Is a woman-----------yep, Glo-Faye. The New York Yankees for which Eulas fights, Is managed by non other than Jean Wright, And in the stands selling hotdogs that are real juicy, Is Malin Butler with his portable T.V. watching I LOVE LUCY. Some folks get all the lucky breaks. Take Bennie Joe for instance, who won the $64,000 sweepsteaks. And Wanda Killen Putman who gets the facts, Cause now she has so many kids they pay no income tax. In Florence, Hilda works for the Divorce Bureau, And I understand that's where Robert Newton spends his dough. Another business that's doing quiet well, Is a little place called the John Jones Hotel . Another guy who's going just as Mrs. Springer feared, Is Dwight who still thinks a decimal is a period. At a place called Nancy’s you can get a shampoo cheap. And at the same time hear stories by James Street. } opl ropnecu 69 Class Prophecy continued-- Mildred Thigpen has made it satisfactorily. As Don Putman's secretary in a bubble gum factory. Farming is a occupation that's really sunk. But Hoyt's doing quiet well raising skunks. In the 1970's travel is a must, And Ralph Balch is a perfect driver of a Greyhound Bus. We notice that directly behind him on the front seat, Is Linda Walker returning from a trip to Wakiki. Stancle Killen uses these busses a lot I understand, Traveling from up north back to the Southland. Wanna see a good wrestling program Saturday Night? Well, just tune in and see Square Hit Delorice fight. Art is Charles' Talent and we knew he'd go far. But who'd thought he'd end up painting cars. And speaking of talent I almost forgot to say. That Louise is an excellent cook in Howard Johnson's Cafe. Say if you go for Opera that's real gone, Just hop on down to the Metropolitan and hear Madame Youvone. Lelan has also took to singing only yodeling is his choice, And he remembers room 23 where he trained his voice. A girl who swore she'd never teach brats, Is Carole Howard, and of all things, teaching math. There's a new book in many a school room, By Jerry Putman titled The Advantages of Becoming A Young Groom. Harold, our biggest flirt has gone to the extreme, His exwives already number thirteen. You know it's hard to understand why a girl like LaVelle McCain, After all these years, attends auctions, sunshine or rain. I heard about Buddy Applegarth’s situation, Seems he isn't fishing, but he is on a vacation. Speaking of vacations, it seems, That Clarice was on one in Hawaii, when she was elected Mermaid Queen . Phyllis Howard is working-now isn't that a scream? In a place where nothing is manufactured but £heese_, not even ice cream, Robert Fields, bless his soul, Has returned to Lexington and coaching is his goal. Nobody knows what Milton Barnett does, Just that he is seen occasionally entering the woods, And along with him is an old pard, Gerald Glover, still screeching tires. Now did you ever think to suppose? That Marilyn would be a housewife, washing and ironing clothes, Or that Carlene Hammond Campbell would settle down, Not in Decatur, but in Bonne r to w n--! 70 Class Prophecy continued--Page 3 Future said one of her favorite eating spots, Was at a place where Virginia is a car hop, But she said the best nourishment in her career, Was looking into the future about 20 years. Dreams seldom come true, but don't be surprised, If someday people finally open their eyes, And realize that the world would have been a lonely place, Had it not been for every chattering, giggling member of the 1957 class. Class Prophet Shirley Tate Jlait and Jedtament We, the Seniors of Lexington High School, Lexington, Alabama do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament to justly dispose of our few (may I say very few) possessions, hoping they'll be of bene- fit to everyone. We bequeath: Section I Collective Gifts I. To the Freshmen Class our capacity for getting out of classes on the least possible reason and our knowledge of our own superiority. Item II. To the Sophomore Class all our antics in and out of class, and our duty of keeping radiators warm while still retaining our dignity. Item III. To the Junior Class, our prominent space in class, our headaches, our heartaches, joys, and all the other things that go with being a dignified Senior. Item IV. To our beloved Faculty, as a whole we will our hope that our places will be filled in school by better and more apt students. Section II. Our Individual Gifts I, Buddy Applegarth leave to Harry Belue my watermelon patch, (lay low boys......). I, Clarice Davis leave my blushes to Hildred Garner. I, Ralph Balch leave my reputation as a late sleeper to Elvis Howard. We, Sue Davis, Vondell Howard, Bonnie Tubb leave our ability to finish school early (a half year to be exact) to Emogene Green and Carolyn French. I, Milton Barnett leave to O'Neal Killen my mischievous ways. I, Geraldine Garner leave my red hair to Marcelle Springer. I, Gerald Glover wanted to leave something to Ernest Swinea and Lowell Haney but it took all I had to get out. I, Carlene Hammond leave my position as Editor of Annual Staff to Jettie Bergin (keep the good work up). I, Stancle Killen leave nothing because there just ''ain't” no demand for what I’ve got. I, Faye Bennett leave my cute laugh to Shirley McCain. I, Robert Newton leave my radiator to Nelson Williams (but not my girl). I, Nancy Kelley leave my quiet disposition to Joyce Howard and Inda Springer. I, Don Putman bestow my quiet dignity to Wendell Truitt. I, Wanda Killen leave in a rush (she knows Wayne is waiting). I, Jerry Putman leave with my wife! I, Hilda McGee leave my blonde hair and height to Joan Briggs. I, Hoyt Robertson leave my slow easy ways to Maryland Murks. 72 Last Will And Testament continued-- I, Jane Jackson bequeath my success as a good housekeeper to Donna Ritter. We, Bobby Smith and William Lee Smith leave, what, more could you ask? I, Marilyn Oldham leave my sweet disposition to Wanda Butler. I, Elston Springer leave the whole darn works to Robert Hill. We, Janice Pettus, Sharon Putman, Imogene Wright leave our.secret of how to get a dime-one placed on our finger to Jeanette Wiley. I, Evelyn Best will my success as a good wife to Rebecca Allen. I, Lelon Balch leave my jovial ways to Gaylon Gray. I, Louise Richardson leave to Ruby Cole whatever I have that she wants. 1, Malin Butler leave my record speed in talking to Lindell Newton. I, Delorice Slaton leave all my worth while skills to Shelby Howard. I, Robert Fields leave my love for the Freshmen girls and my basketball suit to Walter Tidwell. I, Charles Garner leave all my worthy possessions to Harlon King and David White (don't fight over them, boys). We, Mildred Thigpen and Linda Walker leave our inseparable friendship to Peggy Jones and Rose McGuire. I, Virginia Thigpen leave my sad expression to Glenda Barnett and Faye Michael. I, Danny Griffin leave my handsome looks and quiet ways to Delbert Truitt. I, Youvone East leave my soft voice to Ruby Springer and Shirley Nunley. I, Norris Hammond bestow my ability as a good leader and 2nd period office class to Jimmy Green. I, Claythel Garrison bestow what little talents I have to be split between Martha Davis and Shelby Shelton. I, John Jones leave my ways to get out of class to smoke to Edwin Cobb (also my special smoking place). I, Neva Haraway leave my brilliant grades and bookish manner to Jacky Ray. I, Harbert Phillips hereby being of almost sound mind leave my drawing during Core Class to Barbara Belew. I, Carole Howard leave my position as head of the lunch line to whoever is persuasive enough to get there. I, Dwight Porter leave my ever squeaking horn to the most deserving person. I, Phyllis Howard will my knack for saying the wrong thing at the right time to Mary Ha mne r. I, Bennie Ridgeway will my easy ways of getting by in school to Robert Pettus and Merlin McGee . I, LaVelle McCain bestow upon Bernard Konig and Sharon Corum my dignified and pleasant ways. I, Eulas Simpson leave my ability to have all girls swooning to Irving King. I, Shirley Tate leave my wit to be equally divided between Margie Thigpen, Judy Putnam and Lena Cottles since there is enough for all. I, Harold McGee leave to Wayne Ritter my crazy Laugh. As this completes the total of our general and personal effects, I, Gloria Ritter, having completed my task, leave the writing of the will of 1958 to whom the Senior Class may see fit to select for the responsibility. Signed 73 daSi Jliitor ¥ Class, hasn't it been fun? Do you remember, back in the '40’s, the tall, worldly seniors in high school, and the small feeling you got when you walked among them? , . . . the different stages, you as a typical student, experienced; the giggling stage, the stage of superiority? , . . . those strange students in the seventh grade that invaded our small world and since have broadened it somewhat? , , . . some of the earlier impressions of the person you now consider your best friend? Remember the time you got a crush on someone but nobody knew it but you? . . . . the time everybody knew about it and you wished they didn’t? . . . . the time you were thoroughly embarrassed and although you can laugh now, it was horrible then? . . . . the different personalities our teachers had, the favorites, the ones who weren't so favorable? Do you remember the various parties you attended through-out high school; and of course ole faithful Wheeler Dam Park? . . . . the rivals we had in athletics? . . . . the first time you became interested in politics? . . . . the responsibilities that were given you that you thought were too large, and how they surprisingly turned out all right? Interesting memories, aren't they? Have we survived the battles of school well enough to have gained moral knowledge, good judgment, and enough common sense to start making our own decisions? Have we equipped ourselves with sufficient intelligence to be in charge of the things we have always taken for granted? Would progress come to a halt if it depended on us? What will be our memories gained in the next twelve years? Let's hope we are capable of making them the best. Class Historian Neva Lee Haraway eruor LARIMORE'S BUSINESS COLLEGE FLORENCE, ALABAMA FRIENDLIEST John Jones La Velle McCain MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Harbert Phillips Wanda Killen 76 MOST ATHLETIC Euias Simpson Imogene Wright FLIRTIEST Harold McGee Carole Howard MOST POLITE Robert Fields Mildred Thigpen roun am, Around 1% C a t itniA ecirer There are times we thought we wouldn't. But we finally got it done. It took a lot of effort, But we had a lot of fun. THE STAFF