Lincoln High School - Bumblebee Yearbook (Port Arthur, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1956 volume:

editorJn-tbief Luther McElroy family Nettie R. Maze Betty Parker Jenior: Menthola Stevenson Shirley Griffin jzmz'on Evelyn Metoyer Secdonia Harrison Jopbomore: Mae Ann Pate C. Ella Ned frelbmen Barbara Landry Leon Huckaby or :gsarzizatiom Barry Baszile attiwtie; Lena Parish Cleta Delahoussaye Jportx Samuel Jackson bmwen managm Jos eph XV Robinson Ir. advertixing Vernon Lafayette finame adviwr A. H, Harrison general advimr Mrs. D. J. Chester primipal A. Tennyson Miller pbologmplyen J.' C. Watkins publixber Taylor Publishing Co C ONTENTS INTRODUCTION, page 4 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY, page 6 SCHOOL LIFE, page 22 SPORTS, page 54 SENIORS, page 70 JUNIORS, page 90 SOPHOMORES, page 99 FRESHMEN, page 109 FAVORITES, page 118 ADVERTISING, page 128 ?:EMREE .,: :sm fvae Y ID IO e ...n .K. H u P INTRODUCTION We are m'll but rbildren 111 11915 van? uniueme Bake; 111 the woody, 50 lo I ea 1 We have 51111 to learn many thing; Pioheer ink many field:. The pa 1th 12; been written, Hoped for and fulfilled. The prexem 11 here, now We 51:11 do nothing about 01 fm it But, if we would b1oade1z our bonzom If we would Marla complete fulfillment of 0111' hope: 0111' expiration; 0111 ream; 111 today: wmld Off 1011111 We have 51111 to look toward the future A future that i; bugbt with tbexe Hopex, axpzmliom d1eam5 And J0, nprexemmg to 11 T1115 5t01y of Luzeoln, 1955-1956 We have 51705611 115 0111' theme . . . THE FUTURE LOOK '56 1111me rnmwrnr-uu 0010 1.5le m ugly: Mrs. D. J. Chester and Luthcr McElroy make last min- ute udlustmcnts. as is ohm necessary In the organization and makeup of me yearbook . . . . while He'll m rngU Mr. A, 0. qu'rlaon Uhmdhzy Henry Booze. Lena Parish. Barbara Landry, Mac Ann Pete, and Vernon Lafayette mummy double check me 30 Luracy of ad commas. finance. and dass piaure plaCcments . . . . , and those picture schedules and the ering of wpy talled forth the resourcefulness of such staff members as Udl Io rzglm Neuie Maze, Menthola Stevenson. Barry Baszile. Shirley Griffin. and mhers . . . . , but it wasn't all drudgery. ac Ugh m riglan Evelyn Metoyer, Ser- dom'a Harrison. C. Ella Ned, and Lcon Hmkaby agree while they enjoy viewing me whole army of pinmres from whiCh the '56 yearbook scleo mom will be made. ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Youth rmmitutex lee 565! rewm'rei T175 greatell laopei, Tlaey 7mm lie nmlmed Tim! will open Ilzysteriom galel Into The Futm'e' r undirmzwed land. BOARD OF EDUCATION The seven suttessful cixit-minded citizens who mmprise the Board of Education of the Port Arthur Independent Sthool District are elected for a txxo-year term in groups of three, tno. and two on the first Saturday in April of each tear. Serving without szthr'y their only compensation is in working toward :1 sdiool system which offers all its students opportunities for a Welleroundcd cdutation. The official polityvmaking body, the Board 1115 the responsibility of construction of SChOOl buildings, Furthasing of supplies and equipment and the maintenance and 01161217 tion of all phases of the school program. The employment of all school personnel is done by this organization On retommendution 0f the Superintendent. As a result of the successful passtlge 0f the Sthool bond issue last spring the Board has begun alrcadv a massixe prourim of expansion to relieve the oxercroxxded tonditiom of the present school Regular meetings are held Cfuh second Tucsddy ot the month tmd are open to the public and the press. 8;er mit'. Id! 70 right: Lynn R. Strawn, H. T. Mulkcy. xice president; Robert E, Price. pILSllent. From mu.- Fred V. W'ilson. Leslie Mtlnnisi R, S, Cmrketti and R0; Hmcm In the flu 1'1 rfv lurk i'uuu' Z. T. Furtescue. superintendent of SChUOlSt and A. E. Patterson, busincas manager. MR Z. T. FORTESCUE On 1' Snfm-inlum'wl A worthy 1 dc: in a progressive '4 tcm 0f cdumtion whose twelx years of Suuc Administmtion refled his desire of mdking cducltion u gomplc vital and living forcc in the Iiu of the youth 0f P rt Arthu .,. Mn. WW MR. A. T. MILLER 0m P1'i211'lp.11 Under 1115 leadership our school 11115 gum 11 in .111 its w111poncntsiboth curricular and extracurntular. But llke 1111 mcn 01 1isi0n ho is cur setkm more and more axenues 101' des1r21ble cxpumnms tor the studmts of 141110111 5111001. Yes. Mr. Miller xcq positively Ins the future 1001; in education. special services Mtxdc unliltxbla 10 boys and girls and their pucnts in order that the educutlonal program at Lintoln um be indn'idmlizcd in terms 01' personal and life goals of its young people. Ar'wzcx Mr. B, S Elliwn. Sr. ABh M Ed. Dircttm' 0t Student Atthillus 0 ! war HMII' Miss Hortenst Robinr wn llcfn. 15.5., M.A.. SmurzivaL Humnrtuy thtmIS; Mrs. L, H. thks. B N BIA. Girlt Comlrdm. 5:w u vaI. tht't to ughU Mv. Rusr xH Utmood. A.B.. Alrwzdmiw Offifw, M . Chmlcx J. Modzste. A.B.. B11, MST. cstmg Direttor; Mrs. Audrey V. tumum. 135.. Speed; Tbez'ujml: am! Mia. Ruby DV W'tlch, R.NV. Sdmnl Nu office personnel LL ft m u, l.' Miss Gwendulyn Bnptxstt. Mb: Chr telltx mL Miw Bcwn Mtctutcn and M t, Ruby Bmdslmw H Lefl Ia Ughl: Mr. H. L Bradshaw, B.S.. Bookkeeping: and first year typing; Mrs. D. J. Cheater first and second year Typing, shorthand, and Journalism; and Mrs Betti j. Taylor. first year Typingi library A medium for the student's development of skill and resourcefulness in his use of books and the library. Conference rooms lend privacy for conferences and special researth. Supplementary visual materials, and equipment are other special servites channeled through this depart ment. Oppmile, riglzl: Mrs. Dom R. Francist B.St. Utfzj Librarian- Audio Visual Aids Co-ordinntor; and Mrs. Eva A. Walters. ABV, M.L.S.. Head Librarian. business education Mn. D, f. Chum Chm wmz Et't'iumcy In such technical busr incss subjuts :15 Typing, Shortmnd. and Bookkeeping. as WLii :15 dCYtl- Opmcnt of intelligent titizcns in 5,1th1 nowtcuhnitul tourscs as Busr incss LN. and Commcrtinl Arithr mt. L art- the fundamental objccr tn of thc Busmcss Edutation Department. Busin i5 stmicnts tntcrcd Inter- mholnstic League Competition for the first time this year. social studies JIM, L, M. lelw CXmII'HmH Aims to equip boys And girls xx lEh knowledge and undersmndmgs m smicty and its historical buckr pound in 0rdcr that they may dc.ll nmlligcntly with issues and plan lnr I'uturc personal, soninL eco- nomic. and civic dtvclopment. Lift 10 113411: Mr, Arthur L. Craft, A.B., XWorld History; Mrs, Juanita Vrhitlny. Ali. Comv mum'ly Civics and W'orld History; Mrs. L. M. Miller. A.B., M.A.. Amcrimn History and Governmem; and Mr. A, O. Henderson B,S.. M,Ed,. W'orld History M T ELFEMZY' The Voters League, whinh wnr ducts all student Clemons, makes practical application of the pupifs function in a political society. Oppznile, left: Junior High Smiul StuV dies instructors are: Miss Artie F. Brown, B.S.; Mrs. Georgm W7. Turner. B.A.; and Mrs. Modcstlne HilL A.B. industrial education Mr. IanMr Hall Chairman Attempts to provide training 3nd Lommon skills everyone should possess, and to satisfy the student's desire to express himself through the medium of tools And nmtcrmls have brought recognition to this du pnrtment loully. and in Stch and natioml participation. Through offerings in woodcmft metalcraft, machine and arthitcut- ural drawing, and household mc- thnnics, boys and girls learn skills effective for future use. w. k.. M Left ta rigbr: Mr. Robert Bass, B.S.. M.S.: ML W'altcr HJH. B S; .1an MI Eugcnc rUILL BS. Exhibits eaLh year motivate superior work on part of Industrial Arts and Homemaking students. homemaking Mm. Com I. BOIIMDI Clym'rmmz Not only do courses in food. clothing, and home management help students to make more effident use of available resources through wise planning of expenditures, wise scleCtion of foods, clothing, houscr hold furnishings and equipment, but they also help them to learn the value of good grooming, etiquettzz Opjlorite, dpklx Mrs. Com JV Bouldin. BS. M.S.; Mrs. Theresa MCNCAI, 155.: and Mrs. AmbriIu: Lewis. B.S., MEd. l4 mathematics My. B, G. IVEH ClmII'HImI fundsmentally, thu Mathematics unrtmcnt aims to help boys and gnls become proficient in analyzing problem situations for the purpose DIV rmching valid Conclmions. L9H in HMV: Mr. B. G. W'cst 135,; Mr. Ronald Spooner. B.Sg Miss Opal Johnson. 15.5.; Mm Doretlm Cunnsr. 13.5.; and Mr, B. S. Ellison, A.B.. M.Ed. Course offerings in Trigonometry, Plane and Solid Geometry, Algebra, and General and Shop Mathematics help to establish habits of logical thinking when solving problems, and to acquire skill in estimating, computing, and ChCCkmg. 0172mm; ZED: Juniur High teaL'th's art Mr. Ihllcry Robinson. 13.8.; M,. Var dine Ynung, 15.5.; Mn. Emma W'right. 155.: Mm. Sallie W'cst. 8.5., M.Ed. l5 elementary department Mm, Dm'ullx; Ltlj Clnm HIJH To afford broader arms of inforr m.1tion, grater opportunities 1'0! self expression, and a wider variety of skills. unit development forms the core of the Eicmcntary DcpnrtV ment curriLulum, Lefl ta viglitx Mrs. Dorothy Levy, B.S., M.Ed.; Mn. Elxznbtth Reed. AIL, Mrs. Virlana Mann, 13.5.; Mrs. Elsie Mom's. B. .. M.A.; Mrs. Pearl Horton, 13.5,: st. Georgia Minkens, B.S. Pupils learn self development when they help to prepare materials for study of various units Colorful bulletin board and table displays enhance studies. Oppmile. Ugly: Mrs. Mayme Comt-aux. B,S., MEd.; Mrs, Sylvia Martin, 13.5. M.E .: Mrs. Clarice Lewis B.A.; Mrs. Beulah Lc Blanc. B.S.: Mrs. W'ilma Brew. BVSH LLELL l6 english and spanish department Mm, 1U. L. Pizlilell Crlmir'man 5L1Ll'l cxtra-cluss adivitics as de- batmg. clmmaticsl oratory, and spell- ing acute more interest in the ac- quisition of basic knowledges in English Grammar and Literature And Speech. Left to v-igbl; Mr. Clayton S Clark, 13.5., Spanish; Miss Naomi J. Ellison7 A.B., M.A., English Grammar and Literature; Miss Flossle Johnson, A.B., freshman English; Mrs, M. L. Pickett, A.B., Speedx, ium'or and senior English; Mr. Arthur L. Craft, A.B.. fx'cihmzm English; Mrs. Roberta Simpkinsl A.B., sophomore English; and Mrs, Gloria L. Williams; A.B.. freshman and sophomore English. The study of Spanish helps toward Lontribution to a one-World philosophy by providing a means of better understanding of and communication with our Latin Amerimn neighbors. szm: Juniur High English teachers are: Mrs. L. H. Hicks. B.S., M.A., . Rirhurd. A.B.. M.Ed.: Mrs. Beny J. Taylor, B.S.; Mrs. Mary J. Hannah. A.B.; and Miss Helen Eums. A.B. Learning to discriminate and evaluate all types of literature, dc- Veloping the ability to think clearly and make choices, as well as ex- periencing all forms of writing.Y essential to partin'ipation in n clung ing sodety, are but a few of the avenues for future. preparation Whlfh English studEnts have. science .HI. H1KHII$I Chm mun Instruttional And laboratory exr pencnt'cs in Gencml Scicm'c, Biolr 0:4; And Chemistry give outlet for delving into the mysteries of our environment, as well as help boys L , , . qlud girls to keep Albrcast of toduys ftsumbst LQEJ u . . mistrmoving diSLOVLTiCS in the field w , . , 4 . , ; , , 0t SLiLIlLC, 1m m ugly. Menu junim Daumu. B. Chasm Lexy, 8.5. MA; w. R. Huh. 13.5, MA: Mrs CunsucllA Bmussard. B.S.; ,md Mr, A. H. Hartison, B.S music Mm V. A. 77307er Chmvmw Courses in Choral MUSiC, Musncal Appreziution, .lnd thc Instruments strive to develop in the student a love for 21nd an apprcgintion of music, and t0 insml in him an awm-ness of values whkh will help him to dim rimimte Wisely. P.Irtxcipation 1n thornl groups, marching and con- cert bind, and orchestra contribute toward individual and mllectixe morale and citizenship development. Choral and band groups win signal honors in distritt and state partitipation. Urlmum. right: Mm, Dnlris Hennington, B.S., Auditorium Adixitics; Mrs. Lois Ford B.S,. Junior High Choral Music; Ml: OsLar J. MLNciL 13.5.. Band; Miss Vcrlie A. Thomas. AIL MS. Senior ngh Choral Musk Mrs, Velma Jeter. I8 AIL. M.A,. Elemcntzu'y Mum. health and physical education ,W. R, L POM; Dn'edm' Rmhzlng thdt pupil growth 15 Jgpuulcm upon mental us well as plasml dcYclOment, the Health ,1 d. Physical EduLation Departmcnt 1 k xpts to guide this development mrough supervised exercises and ILU'CJIIOH in both in and out-duor .lLtHiUCS. Smh attivities include a xxidL xariety of games, swimming. hm building exercises. instruction m Qre of the human body, good ggn'Ionnng as xxcll as efflCicnt and Lil'eqm'e program of tompetitix'e xlmrtx. Lif! 19 rlgbl: Miss M. L. Scott, B.S . M.S,. Phyaical Education. Cheerleaders. and Gills Track; Mrs. Carmen thhington, A,B.. Physkal Education Girls' Swimming, and Band Majurenes; Mrs. Arreader Guidry, BS. Physical Education. Girls' Varsity BasketbaIL and the Honey Bees. Lefh Mr. R. L. Posey. B.S,, Dirmor, Health and Physical Education, and Head Football Coach. Right: Mr. Harvey L. Bladshaw. 13.5.. Boys' Varsity Basketball. L5H: Mr, L. J. Arcanenux. B.S., Trmk and Physical Education; and Mr. Clayton Clark, B.S., Track, and B Football. Right: Mr. Vernon W'CIIL B'Su M.S., Boys Swunr ming. Phyiiwl Educuuon, ' B ' Baskaball. and Tcnnis. parenf-teacher association Seen at one of the monthly Executive Board meetings are: Mrs. Dora Francis, first virc president; and Principal At T. Miller tforegroundh; and Mesdames Ruth Richard, membership chairman; Dorothy Evans, Alite Williams, parliamentarian; Ruth Lafayette, president; Mclvia Olivier, secretary; ulia Hall, treasurer; Juanita Jacobs, Neolar Joe, second Vice president; and Leona Syers, business managcn Organized in 1948 to promote better relations between parents and teachers 50 that they might cooperate intelligently in the training of the child, the Parent Teacher Associat tion has now become an established and chl-recognized group for its nctivitiesin lending scholarship assistance to high school graduatcs, aid to needy children, financial and moral support of school and civic projectst and cultural programs. Below: Sale of hotdogs at football games is one Of the mcans of supplementing the PTA tmasury. maintenance mnk qu'uann Mn leinc Bnbb Jmcph Dans Hmd marclmnw Du p n'tmcnt VIIIIII-ax 9'. u, g M - Mu Am? Mm Cwnnm numul tn lmn hml A pltdmm Temhers bcmmc soda ltrkm's for my good of 'dmr old meIn High b i Du .:: 1le lcux Commny ,h1.va;wau.wl+ 59A anm MJJU Mn Kuhmnv Run! 2' Mn Luunu Buu'dm Thunlm'c juhnmn SCHOOL LIFE In the courxe of 0M Iehool life lie All the truths and 1enlitiex Of our exixten we. The happinen 0f gm uing, of intermingling The mtixfattion of belonging, participating The excitement afar The heaut of experiehocing the unlen nown The development of Jhilll yet undeveloped. Realizing that what we do now With our time, the hahitx we build Will forecast what we will herom We mm: keep our eyes fixed on the far horizon A horizon that i: Heady, never changing .mwm m: . .u ..... m mmmmmm mwsucu. ' .. Mg wf-VMN' :.-xoa, V 30.. 44:9; x35 NM, 5, Panel LHSLUhSiUnS MC often utilized to dexelop puisc. mdcpcndcm thinking, and inLC modulation in speech class. Joya Moumn Ulmdmg introduces dxsulmion k0 be prmcnted by other discussants Uefl Ia 77'be Barry Ijnszilc: Charlene Thomas. Roosevelt Bartluy. Maceola Francis, and Nell Rose Antoine. grammar A dmgmm a day iust might keep poor grammar away. At least Betty Taylor is attempting to impress Miss Elliaon's junior English Class that she knows her pans of speech. 24 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT . affords opportunities fur dcr Vclopmcnt 0f Drill and xx riltch mnr nmnicxtion for prcxcnt and future adjustments in life situations. speech Oppum, lefl: journalism Oppmxm. lrfl: Mrs 0chch ioumahsm smdems study the uhow 10's in intclligcnt and dxv Criminaling analysis of ncxsspnpu' writing. Spanish La rlee d5 Emma! leams 1h: Luxmms 11nd tmnslntmn of Spanish more fluently through the reading of ncxxspapcrs and magazines of Lutm Amcukm Senor Clayton Clark n instxucmr. MUSIC DEPARTMENT otfcrs students opportumtics to acquirc knuvikdgc of thc 11111111111anls 0f musig and 1111 nppruintion for musiL through 11111! aLtiVitits 11s singing, playinrr 01 1115111111161115 listening 111111 rhythmiL 11Lfixities. Thc 11101c 11116111Ld 1111M 11pportunit1 f0 P11111L1P31C 111 PCPiOUning groups choral music 1m in LUA gloi iously MNHB, 111L421. . . . If Ont would sctk the pc 111 1 111'111111It10n1 whllc being plcusumly cnttrtnincd by lmrnmniL uuumd 1m:- LnuILi do no bCNtl' than to Visit one of Miss V. A. 11111111 55 HVC 411M111 musiL Classes1 Smdcms of these Llnsscs uspn'e 1111111111 111L111he1'ship 1n gch Llubs. quartets, and 1H :puunl soloists m p.11'1i1ip1nc 1n school, Communityy 21nd InterscholastiL zlLtiviiics. a e. A: 1 133$ 111.21; J w;fg:::,:. ; 3w 41;: r . Bmiom: Thc 50111ful lament of the clarinet ofttimcs begins the morning's band Liasses, as enterprising band students pA'aLtiCc to perfect their reading and cxeLution of tho musiL whiLh InstruLtor O. J. McNeil is tmLhing speech therapy aims to help children to solve their many speech problems 50 that they may not be different from other people and Can Lommunicate well with others. 25 m: ms; mm vwwg; vnuucnous moms ruunmous M L mm, a lilwsx m - BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Students pursue business training for fundrrmenmls basir to future GIYLUS in busmms. for pcrsonul use. And many timts CLS Preparatory Study for Ll rOLlfsC in 13118111655 in higher instimtmns of learning. Course: Offcrcd ilr dude first yerlr Shorthmd. first And scwnd you Typing. fundamentrlls of Business Law. Bookkceping, and Com menial Arithmetic, bookkeeping Oppmirc. 19H: Group proieds gm- self dircmon rind help my dcxclnp indcpmdcm thinking and xraountfulncss. rhcsc stmlcnts flnd-as they vork their pranks sets. ML H. L Bmdslmm Ls immutor, shorthand typing Almm- Thaw thirty Studsnts learn to spell the shorthand Abalt: W'here 150 students learn tcdmiml manipulmions of way. Pcriodrr Spell down quizcs are rcflcxhing and highly typemitexa and dcxelop skills in application to their vurird mmpcmhr. Mrs D. j. Chester is instructor. net 5. 26 SOCIAL STUDIES . ,1ttcmpts t0 dcal dirully mth 111g knowledge and Lonr Fctcmcs importmt to youth who arc Assuming Jn cx'cr immusr ing Litxzcnship role in u mtion whcrc thc peoplc govern and xx 11ch the government rcguds publig opinion. Offerings include Amman 41nd Wklrld History, Comr munity Cn'iLS. GovcrnmtnL nml SOLIJI Studies. All SChOOl elections are hnndlcd through this dcpartmcnt. world history prmzm zigblx Mr, A, O. chdcuuds W'orld History classes keep Jhmm of pxumt day issuci Ihmugh umem htcmturc unding: 11nd buIIctm bond displays. Danlfl Keys Ham and Vuncll Johnsnn supply display materials fur Hm uni! M study. driver education Inliiakd this year for yunlors and scninn 16 ycuu's old or nldtr xxhn Ind nu plcvinus dxixu' tmining Instrudor Eugene Ford 511mm imcrmr fundiomng of thc sdmul's Chumlu l0 ULH m righn Lloyd Jones, Patsy Garrcu. T j. Russ Earnest Miller. and Rim Guidry, 27 . household mechanics Intruduumn of Household Mechanics into the meulum tlns ymr fimk MJblc Milm und szellu Smcng cngu' to lmm um and Icpzm 0f lwmc npplmmcs. welding Vs'lun mini;v xxclding UHLh Mudcnu 4r;- xull prmutul ngamst flying spark: and QIJLL'. 28 mechanical drawing W'ulty HJU'is nmku :mmuc gmm-tm dmgm The Mlmttion 0f the male clcmcnl to Food; HASSCS Hus year might 11.1w hum mum of most mummy dnumnd INDUSTRIAL ARTSi offer murscs 1n whuh manual Skulls and dexterity LAD be do clopuL and wlmh will help boys and gxrls to 'VM xxhidi fuse through the lmlls 11nd x'xmoms. AND HOMEMAKING . clothing ' . .. . Mrs. Bouldin instrmts tlothfng students, Rnbbic Christopher hemrnc contributing cmzcns in thcxr and Louellen Johnson. in the techniques of pnttcxn solution mmzmmtlcs through efficient usc- of ;III'-ll'AIs'k1u .s. thm SPCtiill talents. metal shop woodcraff Amlcnts find rigging door bells and sending Morse mdc vmssages to each other intriguing. Edward Guudeaux 1mm: to muke ufo'ul hnmdmld flunishingx'. 29 SCIENCE . guides boys and girls into exploration of the mystcries of our environment. Courscs in General Sdencc Biology, and Chemistry help students to keep abreast of today's discoveries in the held of SCieme. general science Left: Nimh graders Margie Brown, Clam Joe, and Camlyn and Mary Ann Briscoe find .1 surprising number of foreign nbiects in apparently dear water in Mr. W7. R. Hicks' class. biology Yuur immediate reaction might be hugh! when confronted whh the task of dissecting the lowly frog but am so with biology students Raymond Alexan- dcr and Cecelia Cram, who are guided in this operation by their instructor, Mr. A, H. Harrison. chemistry Chemistry students Bennie Clay, Lavem Lavallias, and Charlie Weldon find absorbing the wonders of chemical de- composition as explained by Instructor Chester Levy. MA THEMATICS sludtms Imm lmlvits 0f logiml thinking; and profuinmy m .umhzing problcm situumons for the purpow of reaching mlxd mmlusions, Studmts may L1Lc Algdum I and H; lee and Solid Lycomctry, Trigmmmctry. and Ctncml um! Shop BiathemJtus. algebra Lane Prelmn U! HMHNJJHH dtles intu lhc nlgcbraic unknown: ,mJ nllsmwrs cuisfncmq Anmurx fm Miss 0. jnhnson and thc Amhm 1 mm geometry IHALkbOdl'd demonstmtion: ale cfftmvt uuml aids m explaining problems, 35 Rn; Gunner dLmUnSlldttS m Mr. Elli- mn's Geomeh'y cles. office assistants rmliar hgures in and nut of clesmoms Hng each day are Vera Lee Rngcrs and Mnrlenu Normand. studnnl NH MC AxxlsmnlS. 1: x healih and physical education 1 y1 .al le'clopmem thrugh Acruxcs and thlx'xtics sudi . SW'IMMIBA aw-V '77 agglu- . IABIJE A A . BADMINTON LMN ,4omm5 Kim; and 2am feted c2: afaZetcde Kata W'lmt Mum mu l0 bggm Chrismm Mum U011 Khm by aLImetmg the wrmmtion Olr uAI'bOOk lung ,md qucm for 1936 XXerrcn Pml And Mulmc Nommnd! Culm'fullvx duomlcmi in thc red And grccn m the yulrtldt smsun. L'HhJHLCd by the glxtm' 01 sllxcr And golni 9mm .md :1 hugc Ira bmiukcd v 1th Slhcr mnles .md multr wlorui llghta thc gym WAS A most bmutlful xcttmg for the King' and Quccn And their umrl 'Hn Km: And QLICL'H WEI'C eluted from thy Lima Inning thc highest per Cent 0f stur dcm ymrbook subszriptions plus thc highest pcr mm of Lommunity subsaiptiom. These honorx xxcnt to Mrs. L. M. Miller's seaion of the junior glass Km; Paul and Queen Nm'mmd and uvmt utrc hnnnud uizlu me fint dnnu mllmx-ing rm uwmann unnmnm, Edam ylgln'. Bumblthtc Ynn-hmk mm 1n Homnmmmg punk Hip thmugh umlug of Roma Mamn; Edna; Km. 'an mmu m tllr Rnhm Taylor Onhunm Adda! fbmc Mnunphut km the three hundnul 01' more yunhnok whxxnbux. Alumnus W'nlter Bell Gowns EIHESUHC Hcmplnll sts Linmln 0f 1953 ' at Alumni Night program. 0112016 Bonfire Homaoming Eve was exhilarating 34 Homecoming mcmt 1mm things to mmy purple T0 the Alumni it xncnnt nmxxing old RCquanttnzmttS And swuppmg qorus 0f 5:11001 dqs . . to thc foothill pLu'crs. .x vmd . , . And A stillness until tht xetucc called hxm to the drum of Antion . . to the entire student bodtx. cMitcmcnt. :1L tix1t x gmd busy PIL'PJFRIIOHS for thL chkcnd of fun . and m the ttJLhcrs, helplessnch futility. of attempting to impart knowledge 10 um recepm'c puplls. It mum many mm'c things to many more pcoplt. T0 the Cheerleaders. it M15 the pcp mlly and bonfire to dose out the Homuony mg Eve obscrmme . . . t0 ' MiSs Limoln' and her attendants, the alumni night And thc coronation V . . to thc honL-ybccs and bamL pcrllap5 long, long hours of practlcc and more pmlCtiCC for perfection In pamdc and halftime attix'ilies. Alumni Night program honors Limoln X5, meam Hoznuolmng '53 began mth a pep rally in m un UK JHCFHUOU of November 12. Hug uumng's Lutlvuiss indudcd a salute to 11k mm. 1hc coronation of Miss Lincoln 4:1 Jumdlnts, And was toncluded xith thc mhthtmg :utix'ity of a bonfire followed 1H. .1 xmml in the gym. ,xx'mnhv'x mud: was centered around the YouthiAmericak Investmentf. A 1 ,4; RM owr Ygtes of Houston, and the 'LMHIIUOH 01' Miss Lincoln and court : thc lnlitimc were the dimming Km n x of the xu-ckend. .' Gun pcp rally was kick-off for Homecoming m ngirr: Radio Announcex Bob Londow holds miCro- m m rlml Pnnupul Miller's congratulatory meszage to w LAncnln can be heard by me radio lismning A: mmt n; Am HUD '1' D. Armstrong was guest Honeybees are nmed for xheir performances in parades. Homewming was no eMepKion v . 35 hiking boat mks dmxn the Sabine Nulm Cmml to pMUuer m m Cav-OIerdk m- . xicning the Ilbmrv Book W'cck cxhlbnt Unluzd . and tmlummg 101 the Studtnt Counul Hdllmxan BAH then; xxrlc , . honms of fun! . the JuniorrSCnior Prom IS always the mmt mlurful affair of Ihc wrmg :ILKHHKS . Ind assemblics xxex'c Ilways filled wuh plusant Lnltrtamment whcther intmduud bx Phillip lhlury. Student Countll pumident MeInu HrlvO. or listening to the cxpcrlcntes of I mslbnwctu Sugnm nulnL 0! South AfnLa UMZIHL 1H! M or the spuml xhkm' of thc CIISUILIJLH Human! 1L Ml . the football games where we purdmsc souvenir pxo- . . . the gymnasium 11he1e 01' you haw the mhmg musnln grams from Eva Arceneaux. Beatrke MCGlory. or Mary of 1m mhlstQ yvu may take a 1111M 1n the x1hir.1pool s Glover 1 . . Charlss Guldry is doing wlnle being obsened by lhomls Glullory, Roy Gunner and John Landry, .the movies. 15210111, lam Where we quesnon somc- . . and Union 712110 11s smcl1 cm't omit 1h: limES arises as to who will pay the fares, Eva Mae and daily treks to the comer drug stme fm 11 1111n fut 11nd Maceola? 0r Herman Dugay and Roy Lce Seals? Being a cherry coke 111th. perhaps. Adam Sunpson and Dormm leap yeah who Lan toll? Benard wt fake boxy Geraldine Coleman. Herbrn 01111111 Wilda P1011051, and Tommie Goudeaux 0mm! .41 win. el klub de espanol Alma: AY.' AY! AY! E1 nnzlulzra! That is. the fun And fmht of the mustings uf El Kluh dc Espanul. Wuh Mr. ClAthn Clark, a native of Panama. sponsoring this organiza- tmn. Spanish students hm: opportunity to gain 50 muLh fn'sbhand information regarding the habits and Lusmms. songs and danresh of Lunn Ameritans xxhith might mherr wisp he denied thtm. Lester Jason is president; Roy Leviegc Vite president; Melina Granger. secmtary; Ernestine Htmpv hill; 3551mm! secrttary; Kcrney Clay, parliamentarian; Joyce Vimcnt, business manager. Harold Whlker. chaplain; and Roy L. Sealsh Sergeantrat-urms. fanda horizon Belau: You see and read about them around the campus and in the wmmuniw. You hear of their teen-agc dances, tea partiea, and candy and Motherk Day Corsage selling acm'ltics. Do you know who mev are now? They' are the Tannin Horizon glrls. Organized ln Sepkember. 1954, their objectives mdude personality developmcm, vocational ex- ploration, wmmunity service. and good times, whether in doors or out. The above members are Heft lo riglyzh S. Bobino, treasurer; L. Joiner, E. Griffin, secretary; H. Carrukh, ViCC president; M. Perry, E. Thomas, J. Jones, E. Lockwood. Sethd raw: A. Baszile, chaplain; E, Hawkins, L. Johnson, A. Shields, J. Manson, M. Lewis. voters league ILL'H hm thc lppmwhlhu n: xunng m umhmcn' m upumnn rm .nll xlmle Llnmnm Tm mum IMH mx rumplx mm m 1mm Mum; glullunw LAHx .uM .IHHUHILL umln 'Ihur Uigdmalnun hm xnumlmm! mung pm mlmu .er mMu rm mnhnt hmh mmlu nwu .mmL mt tht pnlnml wmulmu m mu mmmun 1n' 91mm wmmm ,uwhm, Mu 3mm, wm., du xtnu'tmy m1 rlntxhnt Hmmn .mimm mumn Au Hm UHlxux Hf tlm pump xpunxmui bx Am 1, M mum student council The Student Coumil works toward the promotlun 0f SChOOI spirlt, loyalty. Loopcrauon, 41nd maintenamc of high standards of scholarship and citxzcnshlp among the students. Besides sponsorship of socials. dimming assemblies, and Mting as a student adviaury countil. this group sponsors Courtesy XWeck to promote more desirable sonial attltudes md prucmes among the students. Eguh humumom club onc I'CPIESCYIKMHE m the Cuumil. Ks, uffims. cltnttd by tlu mulcm body during the wimp; arc Phillip Thu-rry UmrzdmgL presidem; W'llbext Flzmm. xire px'csidcnt; Hamld Sylxia, xurcmty: Dmmhy ng. assntnnt seas! Pknmin 1342119, busmess nmmger: XWiIIiC Faye Barnes, trerurer; Joan Cmdut dmplain: Walter Kennedy. repmtu: and V'ilben 4o Tlmrry, sugmnmmum, ; i 3 library club ,Umn OranimJ m 1032 undu thc wpnnwhlnp uf Mlx E wmm. mw hlwuv .mmmu 1mg lmn A hum m unr llhmmm .n xwll Ax m thc wmnknh. 1 ha nut nnh' Amiq thy xrmhmx m lmmng :thth Em ummh. lam lundlc m mxm. mp m mmlngg umnnt mmim m4 pm A Hm unt In-tlu :mnlml Bunk wuk ulmnum. Mun'mn .xrc UNI In M.EDU 5 lemn. R Comm. E thnd surv mu: B. Cmm. xiu prunkm; M thml. And 1n,le ..I JuH Mnmla anm. proidmt audio-visual club 5wa Olgunuu! m 1951 to hLIp llmlmnu Llhpfhrmtnt 0f AlllLlHHiMMI mntuinli um! Lqmpmtnt m minus qumrtr mum at Uit Rghuol; tn ganlt .xludtnts m Imln audmwlsual nldx. pIHLCLlHIL'S and lcnhmqucc. 1m! pmvidc nppmtunity fm' umllmnal nplmutmn Smud. Id; 1:; WM, N. VV'nlliams. B. HunL D. Km. A. Lynns. P. mum Smmg: R Ynung. H 131:1. L jontx. C, Tmhan. H Booze, N. Lnndrv. Mn 11 lrmnm. spnnsm I honeybees 'flnl',w III , ; 1w rt mu, Id; 10 wglu XX Balncs. IO. Pmtreh P Simon 6 Burma j Aluzmdtr C. Mhnun. Ban Landrio. J Viment, G Lee, W Forrest. Simud You. P Let B. Bmkgs. B. Gdhlltl. E Thhnh, H Hull, E. Timms. E. Thomas. BI. OIiX'leL L ka. D, Bcnmd Tfma' mu J BLll. S Bnhlno D Framois, S. W'alter, N Jonci, Dh Rdymondh E. Griffin. S. Bus 16. C. XV'cllsh j MemyL-r N May: meM; 701;. J Ti ,. D. Heath E. Snmuels, L. Rixers. D. immons. L BLH. M. Blmrhm 5, Ludny C. Stella. P Spemcr szzlj mu. B. Milton. R. Martin. R. XX'cldon. V Rogcu. G Eklwmdx CV Lnrleur W' Proxost. J Crader. K. Stellv Om: 0f the most colorful umts of the school, The Honqbccs wntmue to dmw the admlmtlon of spectators when they make thelr appearances m pnmdcs and during hnlftxmc performances at football games. Mrs. A. P Guidry 15 sponsor Huncybees hnlfnmc performances thnll spectators. Fraternal and an gmupa uftm mII upon bdnd fun 42 Pclrnz'tmncrs and parade panicipanon. Fm! roux left to ugbz- XX . Fields. M ChcskCL A. Landry, C. Henderson, W. Bellain. E. Jatkson, C. Gabriel, G. Er W'. GranL M. Briswc. Semnd row: R. Nicholson. M. Manson, H. Collins, J. Griffm, C. Umdn; A. Jacobs. Timd mu: F. Jones, W. Plescott. I Dilworth, V. Jacobsv R. Brousszud P. LaCey. S. Hoxxard. B. Coleman, M. Olix'ier. Fum'tb row: R, Taylorx A. McElroy, F. Rccder, R. Jones. W7. Kcnncdy, E. Lyons, L. Smith, R. Ratdiff, D. McDaniel. j. W7hltley, L. Jones. Frflb mu': R. Wnbedwux O. Smith, R. Leviege, D. VanWright, C. Weldon, T, WHlson, A. Simpsun. E. DeCuire. M. Lqunte. and R, Baker. Somebody said it couldn't be dOne, but they did it! We mean the new marthing band? new in the quality of its musk; even newer in the fast-paced goose step which they initiated this year. There's just no way to adequately describe the remarkable progress which this group has made under the able tutelage of Mr. O J. MLNeil. organizatxon. Endless practices after school bring profitable results to band 43 band and drill unit leaders , I A. Lumlxm, wamm Munuc; B W'Allmnu. MmeL 5 BARBARA LANDRY Drum ALIWM'E k Taylm, Mm Mdnmn flu; mum. Alwze: Juanita Deena Vivian W'hite. Evelyn Mctoyer; Band Majmenes, Abmy. right: Madelyn Wrighx. Nora Jenn Francis. Band Majorcncs. Bylaw, vigbt: Marjorie Parker, Patricia Basile ch A. Joe. Barbara Hunt. Drill Squad Maiorettes 44 5 industrial arts club It has been said that he who hath a trade hath an estate. He who Imth a Lalling hath an office of profit and honorf, Judging from thc national recognition and prizes awarded on exhibitions of the drawings, Arumishing, and metal work of many of these students, there should be m estate and an offkc of profit and honor in their future. Msmbers include Ulmldmg, left 10 Hng MI. Eugcnc Ford. Mr, W'altcr . Mr. Robert Bass. sponsors; Earl Coleman, W'ilbert Floxxcm presidtm; David Brooks, Donald Antoine Umzk, 1th 10 rialyw Vemon Lafuene. Joseph Brown. Hazel Hall. Douglas Bruussani Nolan W'illiams, Uefz sze', Id: 10 :4ng Harold Summer, Morris Linton. Eamcst Hamilton, Jimmie Jackson. Roy Gunner Whnm bxmmona U'igbl mi?J 15f! ta ring Alvin McElruy. Robert Sxxei-L Johnnie Luns- wmb. john Westley vaenson. W'ilben Shields. and Lloyd MtDnnitls. Simpson uses foundry K0 mold aluminum souxcnim for Busmtss Education Day 45 46 .194 AA future teachers of america If you're interested in a career in the good old tcathnng profession. then the orgamzatlon 0f the Future Teachers of America is the one far you, Organized early this sthool year, this Club already claims a membership of thirty forward-looking young ladies who seek a better understanding of the pros and cons of the teaching profession. Mrs. L. H. Hicks is the sponsor. Members are tmng, left Io riglazl Norma J. Harrist Ora M. Sampa, Hester Polidore, Joyte Conner, Geraldine Baylor. Nell R. Antoine, Melvia F. Trainer, Emma Vittor. lmmduzg, left I0 wgbzl Dorothy King. Phyllis Aguillard, Helen Osborne, Emma Fruge. Rose M. Harris. Gloria chryt Gloria Breaux, Ella M. Young, Lillie Goudeaux, Brenda Keys, Annie Baker. FUTURE Is there a nursing career in your future? If so, you'd do well to join up with the twelve young ladies who make up the Future Nurses Club. They not only learn all about nursing as a career but also perform ser- vices to the community by working in the hospital and acquainting themselves with some of the health future homemakers of america Futuxc Homemakers Club members Iemrn how to Ike 3 more useful and satisfying personal. family, and community life, thmugh meetings for dismssion and activities. Good groom- mg and learning the advantages of wise planning of expen- dttures. aeIeCtinr! of food dothing, housing are few of the things whith Mrs. A, C. Lewis, and the aboxe group Hf Aspiring humemakers, learned. Members are, left 10 right.- Rose Boone, Fayetta Mobley, Majorie Jonest Katherine Cole, Bernadine t'twman. Shirley Vincentt Ethel Garrison. Ddtsy Charlest Above: In the spring, clothing students exhibit garments made throughout the yearv NURSES serxices in the city, so that they may be of better servke to the community. Nurse Ruby W'clrh is seen discussing the care of the body with Heft lo riglyQ Lela Basile, Mildred Allen, Ernestine Hemp- hill. and Erma Connor. 47 4a junior red cross Club presndem Patrick Foley III Olmm'ing, viglyn dmusses tho pmgmm of aaimics for khe year with members Heft to 711361, 1241650 G Easley R. Baker J Young 0 Bell. E. Vino: M. Edwards. E. Griffin, Umrzdiug. 19,! m v'igl7$ M. Allan. H Hulin, E Limes. E. LzKey B. Kirkland, C Jones. N Decuire. M, Trainer F Costella H Carruth. C. Custard, G Richardson, R. Boone. M. Murphy A service orgamzatlon, one of us major proletts 15 supervlsmg the fillmg of Red Cross gift boxes, cheer baskets for the needy at Chnstmas tune. and collectmn of Red Cross contributlons from the student body Stop! Look! Listen! may seem mm. over-uscd words of caution; but am perhaps more meaningful today than when first introduced, because of today's traffic and careless 1ndiffertncc of some boys and girls. forensm club F-OARVEVNAS-IAC Club??? The namc sounds grcck to you, maybe. but nor to the Abow pictured members To them the name's French, if you please. and is the nudcus or pdrent organization, from which are developed dramatistsh debatcrs. dcclaimcri, publig' speakcrs. and those trained in smge effects, dress, zmd makeup. Organized in September, 1934. the Club has an Active membership of :5 yhty students. and meets every Friday afternoon for either spetial scmonnl or general mcctmgs. Besides organized mteercholastiL debating; dedaiming. .md oratory, one of its most interesting activities was the spring presentation of Lights Outf' a threc-Act mystery comedy. Mesdamcs M. L. Pickett, N. J Ellison, Rh 1. Simpkins. and Mr. A. L, Craft, of the English Department are sponsors. Club Mfktrs .n't LJwrtnLe Anderson. preudent; Lever Jamn. xikc prciidem, Gxundolyn melzy. setretary; Loyce Viment. treasurer; Hcrmnn Dugay. erlumenmridn; Roy Lexlcge. husincsi manager; Rooscxelt Barday. sergeant-at-nrma: Barry L BAIszilL duplam: and Clem Sue Dulahouv saye, publiaity Chairman Stop! word m skudems and motorists. Andrtw W'Jlkcr Um'eyanudh and Patrkk Foley. III art wttmn safety patrolman who make Safety a 49 choral club It is not necessarily the new purple and gold robes which Choral members have donned this year which have made audiences sit in expectant anticipation When they have appeared on the stage, but the varied repertoire of songs Which they sing so well. Under the direction of Miss V, A. Thomas, this group makes public appearances for religious and Civic groups Raster includes, fin: row, left In right: R. Jenkins, M4 Only, 5. W'illiams, C. Goudeaux. B. Baszile. W. Collins, L. McElroy, P. Matthews, M. Stevenson. M. Wright, Miss V. A. Thomas. Serwzd raw: Lt W'alker. M. Manson, M. Normand, M. Samuel, H, Tyler, A. Martin, R. Leviege, H. Hulin. L. annllais, J. Vincent, F. Hawkins, Third 7'aw: WK Forrest, Wt Joseph, K. Elmore, E. Pitre, D. McDaniel, L. Smith, R, Clay, A. Simpson. C. Weldon, A. McElroy, Es Gabriel, M, Francis. G. Easley. Fourllj mu: S. Navy, N. Keys, Pt Spencer, XV. Simmons 0. Smith, V. Rattliff, R. Young, H.01iviere A. Baszlle, E. Taylor, and M. Robinson. to many others as well. Left: The filing rack in the store room where choral music is kept framed the background for the candid shot which cameraman Leon Huckaby Caught of Miss Ernie L Flowers While she was busy at one of the innumerable servizes which she rendered not only to the Business Department as a Student teacher. but bi-phy-chemical club How do chemistry and biology serve the human needs? How are their laws discovered and verified? These are but .1 few of the questions which are discussed by the Bi-Phy-Chem members at their scmirmonthly meetings. Organized for biology, physics, and chemistry students, the agtivities of this Club are geared toward creating experiences which will cnrid1 the scientific knowledge of students interested in those areas of science Which Are not an immediate part of classroom study. Members are Utmzding, left 10 rith C. Goudeaux. Mr. A. Harrison, C. Crout, L, Parish, M. A. Pete, Li Huckaby, B. Coleman. A Robinson B. Taylor. Mr. C, Levy. Uillirzg, 150 m righm E. Hawkins, E. Taylor, Gt Pitre, J, Griffin. L. E. Johnson, and B. Braggs. nunu. t mom . Vt, m e at?!- YOU'RE RIGHT FOR $64,000.00! Was the theme of the unique program pre- sented by the Bi-Phi-Chem Science Club in one of the weekly assemblies. he program was authenticated from the booth for contestants who reached 38,000 to real, honest-to-goodness policemen to guard the questions. 5I 52 To create and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian charactcr ' is not just a nmaningless motto of thc TriVHi-Y girls, but one whith they practice throughout the year. They help at the hospital, and no task is too menial for them to undertake, nor length and time of day too in- convenient for them to be' of service. Four groups 310 represented at Lincoln, including the Alpha Club under the sponsorship of Mrs. E. Broussard with S. Griffin, president; Beta Club spunsured by Miss N. J. Ellisvn. C. Tralmn. presidem; Gamma Club. Miss 0 John- son. sponsor and E. Griffin. president; Junior Tri-HL-Y. st. 1U. Moss, sponsor and I. Dorsey, president. Lek: Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y groups honored m banquet in Lamar Cafeteria November 29. The person who said that young men are . . . fitter for new projects than for settled business had never met the Hi-Y boys. For this year their major project is both new and settled businessghclping to equip the new YMCA building, and continuing to engage in variOus activities of service to the com- mumty. Members are Uroun Howard Collins, Voris Jacobs, Roy Bmussazd, Alvin McElroy, Joseph Robinson. Lefl Uda- chene Hemon. MLKinlcy Lofton, Herbert Olivia Roy C. Young, Luther Mdilroy. Right Jide: Lawrence Anderson, Robert Baker. Milton Lupointe. W'illie Collins, and Vernon Lafayene. 53 SPORTS Not limited just 10 the athlete, It build: 24241; of Generarity, fairplay, honorablenejs. And 1261212159 2199 child 512020; the 1121111 A; the morning 51mm 1199 day Offeu pouibly tbe 77205tij221621n2'1:gfu1 expmiemei Will: 211192219 10 fowl ell 1522f 222m C mm 112111222 g rilizembz'ph Ambil' I202 Adjustment to adveuitiex Improvement of Ibmtmmingx, 111211! D1! Iriplme, ID 9156111222! 2'12 22 demormtzt 1022er FIVE BEES LAND BERTHS ON ALLVDISTRICT UNIT Ugmm Purl ArHBm- A1211 W Led by triplt-threater Thomas McClam. fixc Limoln Bumblcbees nailcd duv. n berths on The NeuJ' All-D1smct 57A mythmal eleven? Quarterback MLClain 150 poundcr w :15 almost unmimous choke based on his superb handling of Limolns split T option plus p111 point passmg almost flawless extra- point kicking and fearless linc buaking . . XX . FLOWERS B. CLAY AILDHIHH Gum! AH-Dwrm End Cu-Cdlrmiu CwCthtmi E. LHLLER S. JOHNSON T, MCCLAIN AII-Dim-izt AILDim'irl AII-Di m-in TdrH? Burk Bari Repeating for the second time was End Bennie Clay, 210-pounder who proved a sterling defensive ME. and who , 1 1 won with a strong vote of confidence Other stars included Ernest Miller 178 a bemuscled hard hitting tanklc; Guard Wilbert Flowers 160 pounds of ruggedness and Samuel Johnson Lincoln 5 great 160- -pound running halfback 56 ..,7?55mchm Kmdmg. MI m right: V. Ratcliff, E. Hamilton C. Burmn, R. Clay. H. Sylvia. E. mems. A. Citizen, H. Sumpter J. W'xlliams. D. Juhnmm Sumzd mu: H. Dugay. j. Charlcs. L. Simon. R. Seals. W'. Flowers, T. MCClain. S. Porter L, Colt. L, Rogers. I. Lavilottt. Tbird 10er L. Joseph. R. Frazier, A. Akers, E. Edwards. B. Clay. E Coleman. E. Mxller. .1 Jones. WC Joseph. G Sparks. G. Manson G. Gardner. 57 LIXCOLX VS AL'Stl IX , w ,. . ' 1 , A dear held puts fleettooted Samuel Johnson In the pro- wthial hrinr pntthf' lIXtOl31 VN HI Ntl W'ILII H. Inks: hauls in Huntsxillt btuk Ax E. Mxller and H. Sumptu tlosc m ,4Wafameaau. The score: Lincoln 93, Huntsvilles Sam Houston, 0, uas the story of the Bumblebees' season opener in Yellow Jacket stAdium September 10. Though the story of the second game was not as sensational 115 that of the Huntsville cntountef', it was no less im- pressive, bemusc it was not until the second half that Lincoln's dormant power broke loose to march over the McKinley Panthers of Baton Rouge 26-71 Despite twelve fumbles and four pass intcrteptinns, the Bumblebccs out-Strambled the Whllate Dragons of Omngc 31-12, October 1; smoothed out all ap- parent kinks and registered a 46-0 win over Emmett Stott of Tyler in Jacket stadium the following Sutur; day: then moved to Houston for the District i-A lid litter against the Wheatley Wildt'ats, where they sputtered and tattered through two quarters, tallying up touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters to send the XWildcats tumbling,y 40-14 down District 3-A stuxrs. LINCOLN VS YATES A bruismg tackle by Jackc sinks Yates gridster. Still not content with the 5-0 rctord of mns, the Bees wultzed to their second distritt win Ottobcr 19 by slaughtering.Washington in the Houston Publit Sthools stadium to the tune of 68-0, and returned home to Clobber Bemmont's Hebert Panthers ten days later, 26-0. In a game of bitter rixalrye popped up by the return of so many Alumni tor homuoming November 12, the Bumblebees pushed to a touthdown in the hut six minutes to break the 15-13 tic, And then held nl't' mo determined Yutcs drixes to tapture a 19-13 xittory. Elation oxer the Bumblebees' untiede undefeated record was short-livcd when the squad wns bumped from serious title contention because Guard L. JV Joseph was found to be over age, thus forcing Lincoln to forfeit to Washington and Xthutlcy 0t Hnuston, the two dxstrict gttmes in whiLh Joseph was scheduled for play at that time. The Distrit't 5-A tommittce was LINCOLN CARES FOR 115 OWVX m 1 . .1; 1 i o No! No! Dont exert youracltl III tit- tlmt SINK for you ithHIA Vs hYHI'A'I LFX LINCOLN VS 'IYI PR - Whoai Lincolnx hlmklng mm mm gutim in im imi for goal ,,.togepzaadafl PLTSLIJLiLLi t0 rctonsider forfeiture to VVhCatiey be- muse joseph ms 111 and did not play in that game. Dmumcnury proof was presented, also, that Limoln Ot't'ititils Were honestly unaware 01' his ineligibility, SIHL'C SLhOOi records bank to the third grade carried a different date from what was distovcrcd on his birth tcrtiiicate. Though this near tragedy dampened the spirits of both twin and fans, this did not deter the Bees' win- ning streak. For they brushed aside Charlton Pollard 0t Bmumont 3m. Noxcmbcr 19, then cinthed the S-A district title when they trounced the Galveston Bearcats before a record-brcaking, rain-drenched, trowd Thanksgiving Day 3j713. In the Viiious, temperrfltired, bi-distritt playoff .iglinst Anderson High Yellow Jackets of Austin, December 3, the Bees earned the udmimtion of local fans and Visitors not only for their pltiyinv, which THE VICTORY SONG '1 in hdppmess of xintmy Yti'ltkttxi hy Comb Pusey Lind huys tin winning: tmmci dmmpmmiup. touted the Jdtkets, 39-7, but for their exhibition of sportsmanship on the field of play, On December Ml tor the first time in Bumblebee history, the state championship was played in Port Arthur, Howex er, what so mzmy fans thought would be a walkraway turned out to be one of the tightest squeezes of the Bumblebee 1955 season. The Bees vainly battered a nine-mm Dallds Lintoln Tiger line for almost three quarters before driving to pay dirt in the last second of the third period. Undoubtedly the most versatile Liub the Bumble bees iILlYC encountered this year, the Tigers delighted fans with a Variety of formation, daring passing, quick kids, and fake punts, though managing only six points in the 9-6 tally which was the final score of the game. LINCOLN VS IIFBERT T. Ikalain sweeps around ?nti 101' another TD, b football team Fim row, left to riglzt: J, Raymond, D. Aguillard, F. Smith. J, Green L. anzile. M. James, J. Lyons, C. Lavine. E. Barnes. Semud mu: R. Oliven L. Keel. M. Branch, j. Johnson, Leroy Baszile, H. Howard, M, Mitthell, Ci Moss, Third mu: T. Goudeaux. T. Hawkinsi D. Grndncy, R. Charles, M, Linton, WC Starkst 5. Spell. J. Murphy. C. W'ashingmnt und j. Stevenson. B could stand for Baby.' when referring to the Lincoln Bu football squad coached by Messrs. C, Clark and L. Pierre, because this squad docs Comprise the infant team from Which the Varsity players will be drawn. Their training in the basins of football will save varsity coaches countless hours of drilling in fundamentals and techniques which could be better used in the more advanced stages of training. In their two games of the season, they sustained one loss and a win over Hebert and Silsbec, respectively, club fefes champions Coach Fred Pops Long Uefn, W'iley College mentor. added his famous humor and wit to banquet honoring 1955 Lhampion Bumblebees and their guests. for whiih occasion he was principal speaker. Banquet was given by the Modem Matron: Art and Chic Club, February 9, in the Linmln Sdmol eafeteria. cheerleaders One of the most tireless and active of our groups, thcir cheers boosted thc morale of the football boys and helped to bring home the bacon . . . football championship, that is Betty Parker Mueelmg. Iefm and Dorothy Ratcliff Mueglnw ugl'n, nnrcupmmst wow ussistcd by Leon Wright Mneelnzg, renterj and Qmudmg, Id 20 71,3170 Clam Joe, Lois Chtu'lei Leon Hutkuby, Shirley Troy: A. P Fulcy: III, Mary Harris. and LJHLI Boom. Mlss Mmtm Sum. ii faculty sponsor. Familiar 5.4mm mm- at any BumblLbce mm are the Looks PainfUL and it. isitni: iinx to the athlete, tho prixutc mnFucnccsH whith Com Poscy Uemrzd fram charley horse. But mm Comb Amneaux and Tra-ner 140 ms with his boys. Benme Clay is the culprit this Gmllory commg to tl1clESLuE.Hzllfbmk Sam johnson wnll tum. Coach Bradshaw stands in 1th foreground. 500 be bmk 1 '5 YMC- 6' g ' - - Any rcscmbLch of this vcur's Bumblebee mgcrs 10 Any previous tums in Lim'olns history 15 purely inmglmry, For the smde whxch thcsc boys ham made in thcnr bid for distmt dmmpionship has hem somethmg to hchold1 By .1; late 11s the middle of February, thcir ox'cmll season word was 16 wins Against two losses, with A distriu Mnning record of 911, and had amassed 1,326 points for An 1n emgL of 73.7 per game, against their mpponcms 901 points or gm m'tmgc 01 30.1 per game, The two defeats blemishing the Limoln mgers1 perfect record ware to St. Elizahcrh of Chiugo. 6367 Q1 rcuI thrillem and Yates 01' Housmn, 697711. Bxkhonc of thc Lim'oln scoring.Y Attzuks have bccn Roy Cnrruth, with a 22.9 storing7 average; follmx'ed thSCly by Allen Isles. 18.3: James Frelow, 15.3: and Joseph Frelmx; 1173, LINCOLN VS. W'HEATLEY James Frelow's aenal leap halts W'heatley's mr Kemp! to score. 1' 1 E1 MILLER UV 0. ROGERS. F R. CARRLVTH1 C. JALIES FRELOWC Liv E1 EDW'ARDS. G. Co-Capmirz Ca-Calmmz 62 JOSEPH FRELOVU. F. 31;. S. PORTER ,..newmcdmgewe Du mm Game; We LINCOLN VS HI VNTSVILLE Tami; Hebert ,, Jack Yates 77 Central B. T. Washington Charlton-Pollard , XVheatIcy V ........ Wheatley Central ,, B. T. Wkshington Hebert ,,,,,,,, Woodville , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Huntsxillc , LaMarque LaMarque Texas City Texas City Corpus Christi A , ,,,,,,,,,,,,, St. Elizabeth Chicagc0 , H. OLIVIER, G. 63 a x thy tum m m d hrla mummy A.P Cmuh mud; J: :hq moxul Ethll Gunin x IL of Approxxmmllx gh .1 Mhuill QA mm hu MI c mm mm um um :0 h? whn UN 0 Ln dd dkm mm m mm ,L wm n. u ,H. O n H h w kl w m In m mm min 0 kin hm n11. Jc wnur h HHX mvd OxL .hc 1dy .lmw Rho M kb I: noxml murmmcnt. mm I l, pomlrri tlns smson 'l I 0 xcorin And V H My '10 Ann Wlhhmgton mth Vurlwlm KT k PR M cm: Gmllory '0: N 6 Ruth :61 3 1x gm cm Ann jun M1 H G: 6 36' m. u . . w . a . . m n n a u E M... m .w .3 . w .M k w . u. m h v .. . LINCOLN V5 BLESSFD SACRAMEXT MPHILL, h EHF F N MAR R ,.. ma mu . . . m .3 w.um . 3.. 3e ms? . ?mm- mm w . a .w u u E . ; . .3 M $3, m3; H mm? . 3 a x a. m x r w. Nellie Guillory and Ruth Vorish keep an alcrt We on the ball. GRIFFI I. R. VORISI-L F RIG a . . a 3. Exam. ram. . . . . a V ; a . .wmmwm. a a 3. s. BOBINO S J. WASHINGTON. F V JOE. E. J: HEN'I'ON. G c.lrmm Ca-C.qu,uu STATISIICC Dale 'l'mmx IV: The; Nm. 22 $4700de1ch Scott Higm 24 28 Dcc. iiSmrcd Hart 7 r , , ,,,,,,, , 29 26 Dec. 7 , LaMJrquc Eagkttcn . 23 12 Dct . 9 LuMnrquc OLIgIL-tttw . 26 25 DCL. IGiOmnge OVAILILC nglm 58 37 Doc. 227Tcxds City V , , , ,, 18 28 Dec. 257Tcxas City W 25 20 Dec. iOrnnge W7 1llncc Higlu . 35 42 C, 'IRAHAN G. Jan. H -Churlton-Poll.xrd , , 729 23 Jun. 20 Call Texas . 32 24 Jan. 247Blt556d Skummunt , r 51 13 Jan. 27iCcntml High , , ,. 59 5 Feb SiBlcsscd Summent v rrrrrrr 35 17 LINCOLN VS ORANGE 4e G. 7-- ' m l 1 $151 ... L. JACKO, .- V ....... Orange's guarding didn't hinder Vera Joe's pass m JuAnn thhinglon. B. LANDRY, F, M. KELLER. 1:. D. COLEMAN, G. D. KING. G. 65 MIS.Gu1dry reviews strategy which has made Lincoln girls basketball teams highly respected aggreganons for quite a number of years She f1nds 1ecept1xe pupils in b?melmg left to 1133110 Dorothy King, G; Laura Jacko G;Iu1yette Makthevs F;V1rg1nia WMghK G' Joyce Bell G and UMIldirzg, left In riglja Cordelia Wells, F; Nelt1e Maze, F; Ernestine Griffin. F; J, McDaniels. G; I Griffin, G; L Bourgeo1s, F; and J. Cmder, F1 Left: Those smiles of elation you see on the fxes of Mrs. Guidry and her basketball girls are the result of winning the girls, invitational basketball mmmment here January 28 in the Lincoln gymnasium. They later won a similar tournament at Charlton Pollard in Beaumont. baseball The sharp, Cracking, sound of the irresistible force kalled here a basebalD with the immovable obiett tthe ban heralded the return of the Lincoln baseball eleven t0 the diamond this spring season. With the return of such veterans as Pitchers V, G. Manson, B. McZeai, Ti McClain, M. Foreman; lnfielders S Johnson and J4 Evans, along with Outfielders D. Johnson and J. Johnson. Coach Joseph Harris makes plans for the best season in baseball history at Lincoln. This year's team intludes Ulmldiag, 12f; to 17'ng XV. Demuen. D. Johnson, E. Miller, E. Coleman, T. McClain, S. Johnson. B. McZeal, R. Jones. G. Manson, Coach Joseph Harris. R. Gunneri trainer, tbzeelmg, left to vigkn M. Foreman, W. Hollinsi J. johnsuni L. Simon, A. Prevoat. T. Seguir, B. Pason, and H. Aguillard. fennis thzlzl: Wiith the winning of the state women's singles and men's doubles in the tennis meet at Prairie View's Interscholastic League last yearv another Victory was added to the Bumblebee sports annals. Hoping to repeat last year's feats are Veterans Evelyn Metoyer Uefn and Vivian White UigbO. Newcomer Allen Isles trenm-i, along with such other starters as Joseph Frelow and James Frelow have been favored to replace last yearis male winners who were lost through graduation. Mr. Vernon Wells is tennis coach. track teams girlsh track Ldl: Kitty Miles Uw'w and Laura Mac Booze 0'13th veteran tmtksters, hme set thcir sights on a season of wins in girls' tratk. The only two xctcxam remaining from last year's team, their task may he diffltult. but not impossible when entountering other girls' umk teams in imitationnl. district, and state meets. Miss M. L. Scott is tmt'k math. boys' track Bdrm: W'ith last year's deluge of trophies for invitational and district honors. Ant! state thampionship stored away in the athletic department's dlsplay cabinet, Coaches L, J. Arceneaux and Clayton Clark have turned their sights this year toward more and higher laurels to be won. Veterans and recruits whn trod thc cinders this year include mining. left 10 17.2120 G. Sparks, F. Smith, S Jones. C. Drummer, Vi. Allen. E. Gadison, 5. Porter. Sumzd raw: H, Elmore, R, Leviege, L. Lewist R. Oliver, 1.. Jason. T. Russ. and Ubird mud JV Sunxper.. J. Stevenson A. Citizen. B. 58 Clary, J. Jones. V. Ratclifft and R. Clayl trainers L'sing Alfrtd Mautm An A mndtl. Hmd Tmmcr 'mem Gummy tlemonstlxnm the nppluntmn uf lhc .mklc xxmp tn mm m 1x450 jnlm Lundry. Rm Gum ncr, and Chmlts Ouidry. Thu LN only onc m thc duties of thus gltvup xxlmh u tlcdimted m mlminlstenng m tht .nlmcnts 0f cath mdniduul player. and wing fur the athletic uqulpmenl xxlmh Cdkh ttulm ust-sv swimming team This bevy of Lincoln mermaids below forms the nucleus of the girls swimming team. Though one of the most recent organizations in intcrscholastic sports at Lincoln, they are by no means the most inexperienced. Each member is a registered Junior Life Guardt This year, thief competition of this group, coathed by Mrs: C. XVashington, is against VUhcatley and Yates of Houston, and Central of Galveston for district Inter- SLholastic League honors, Standing, left Ill 71gI71: Wlllie Mac Joseph, jean Stevenson Shixlcy Bmkin. Nora Francis. Patricia Baszile, Mamie Manson, Willie Faye Barnes, Patty Haymnd. Sizzmg: Julyene Matthews. Geraldine Pierre, Alice Robinson, Geneva Martin. Cathennc Nero, Rose Danmx 69 SENIORS Iam'y, the anrient Roman divinity Had! we fatexh One looked hack upon the pmt The 0the1 faced the future. Simia 11 Gmduation end: a phm'e of life-the pail Commencement 0 em door; into am unexplored futme Leader: athlete: Jrholan today- Thexe experieme: have given a IIrh harlegrozmd F01 preparation for a life of meful M II. The first major mzlextone 1': reached Opportuniliex are greater The need ix greater The problem: more difficult The hazardi mare numerom The demand for intelligence, Ihi11,f01timde III Itgd men! Iacrifir: unpretede med 5:71; the future I; If we 112111 prepare afar it. 1!! 231313;. ai. v .V 319$ 72 senior class officers President Wilbert Flowers Uefo looks optimistic as he plans the activities of the year with Vite President Lawerencc Anderson and Seaetary Lena Paris Other officers not picturcd are: Emmanuel Garrett, chaplain; R. L. King, treasurer; Mac Ann Pete, assistant satrctary: Milton LaPoint, historian; and Voris Jacobs, business manager. Senior class sponsors are: Mn B. G. XWest, Mrs. D. J. Chester, Mrs. M. L. Pickett, and Mr. H. L. Bradshaw. IVIOTTO: 121 omiereJ Ike flmmz lie! COLORS: Crimson and Gold FLOWER: Red Carnation R0512 MAE JENKINS Her soft music charmed us ever Such a beautiful voice'll be forgotten neverh JOSEPH W. ROBINSON, JR. 'Tis said am absence conquers love; But oh! Believe it not. We tried, alas! its power to prove Skill you are not forgot. JOLEAN MANSON Neat, reliable, self-assuzed Perseverance was long endured. PATRICK WENZY He swallowed gudgeons ere they're catchhd And counted chickens ere they'd hatch'd. LEROY VOORHIES Spare time he did spend tinkering with tin Of old jalopies he hoped he could mend. EARNESTINE HEMPHILL A modest queen in words and ways She justly earned her classmatesh praise. MENTHOLA STEVENSON A living sunbeam, tipped with Wings, A spark of light that shines and sings. BARRY BASZILE Baritone solos gained him many cheers May he reach higher octaves in his climb through the years. BETTY LOU PARKER An honorable student with lots of pep As cheerleadexeshe received lots of help ROY JOHN CARRUTH The tag of Abe was an apt one, t'would seem In basketball he sure helped emancipate the team. 73 LELA BASZlLE Her goal in life 1he wouldn't disperse She honestly wanted to be a nurse. ROY LEE SEALS From a quiet little mouscr he has grown To the gayest kind of flirt we have known. JOSEPH WILLIAMS Loquacious and talented, a rare Combination Small wonder for him there's such fascination! MACEOLA FRANCIS Her matter. chaner, all the day Made the teachers' hair turn gray LOYCE MAE VINCENT Her very enchanting smile Made the living worth the while. DAN MCDANIEL Asking nothing. revealing naught But minting his words from a fund of thought. CORNELIUS GREEN Tall, dark, and rated above par The girls' Ianer-day Lockinvan VICTORIA SMITH Pleased all in both work and fun She never, no never left things undone. VIVIAN M. WHITE Never heart-whole, never heart-sick These are the things we like in Vic. LESTER JASON Wherever there was a vote Spike was it No shirker, him, he would do his bit. ETHEL J. HARRIS A bashful puzzle, thaths plain to see How lies her future? W'ho has the key? FRED BALLOU His strive to seek but not to yield Will serve him Well in any field. HAROLD JONES Some of us said it couldn't be done But he showed us that he would be one. GERALDINE WALKER She felt that staying home to rest Was more important than any old test. KATHERINE COLE A naive girl but very nice The type of person you'll notice twice. ELLIOT HENDERSON The sleeping man who's not always sleep But flashes like 'hlightning on an evening creep. LAWERENCE SMITH He worked with song and joke and lariat T0 entertain the proletariat. EARLENE THOMAS We grant, although she had much Wit. She Was very shy of using it. ANDREW Ht WALKER Majox, the busy exec, briefcase abounding His love of bookkeeping was just plain astounding! SHIRLEY EGLIN I never, with important air, In conversation overhear, 75 SHARON SIMON Quiet and cftiticnt and eager to help A pleasant dlspUSithn she always kept. JOSFPH JONES joe's shot puts were as sure as radal Wte think he croonedm them toward distances far. JOSEPH SEMILN Ah, no! the zonquest was obtained with ease; He gladden you by not studying to please C, ELLA NED VVOIds are like leaves; and where they most aboundv A warm heart beneath is often found. LENA E. PARISH Dainty, petite, and full of pep Easily won us with that rep. HERMAN DUGAY Poets forget to sing his praise Nobody crowned his brow with bays. Left: Mrs. D. J, Chester's 12-2 students showed ingenuity in campaigning for 'KMiss Lincoln. Wtillie Collins 0er and Joseph Robinson supplied the backgmund rhythm Mia trash basketw for Roy Leviege's harmonica solo. Menthola Stevenson and Francis Hawkins were two of the cordu- roys quartet Whith sang carn- paign songs. BERNICE CAREY So blame her not 1f for a day She flounccs her glory while she may. JOSEPH E. FRELOW If he'd but that xxhen tossed in trouble This world at best is but a bubble. EARL JOHNSON A skillful performer without a doubt In dancingihe was never left out. MABLE MYLES She put her troubles in the bottom of her heart. And sat on the lid. She's smart. MADELYN Jt WRIGHT Reticent among some, with others she's gay Most of the time she just goes her own way. JAMES DILWORTH With his good old Texas wit He brightened up the earth a bit. CAESAR WASHINGTON His heart was like the sea Easily explored, brave and free, KATHERINE C DAVIS A pint-size package and well wrap't To any situation she Will adapt. SHARON K. WILLIAMS A graceful performer during half-time play For other aptitudes she did eam tA. Roy .LEVIEGE An athlete, comedian, and singer, as well Look sharp, or to you the Orange Bridge hetll sell! SHIRLEY LEE GRIFFIN A unique kidhhoth serious and gay Sheis muth fun in work or in play. GEORGE FRANCIS, JR. His industrious work and humorous ways Always seemed to brighten our tlaysv JAMES E FRizLow Invincible twin who saved our fart When he came clashing down the basketball court SECDONIA HARRISON She nothing did to tall her mean Upon this memorable scene. BARBARA ANN LANDRY W'hen gliding downfield leading the band Her prance did thrill the football fan. ROBERT LEE KING Die I must, but let me die in this style grand Holding the eight ball in my hand. SENIOR SPANISH CLUB Left: It's always fair weather when good classmates get to- gether for fun Espanol. At Least Joseph Williams, Mercedes Keller, Mae Ann Pete, Herman Dugay, Bernice Carey, Mary Ruth Price. and Menthula Stevenson think 50. Shirley .Gxiffin plays the tunes to whiCh this exclusive senior club dances. OLLII; THOMAS After twelve years of skudy I'm sure I know The basic essentials that will help me grow. FRANCIS DRAKE While others are tossed about on angry seas It's a pleasure for me to sit at ease. JEANETTE HENTOJV Her humorous ways Have brightened our days. LAWERANCE ANDERSON He wished in his world to advznce And so his merits he did enhance. EMMANUEL GARRETT His sketchings were striking, well-ordered, and grand. His manners were gentle, complying, and bland. CLETA DELAHOUSSAYE Though aches and pains on me do light Give me more food for my appetite. IRMA CONNER Nothing's amiss About her chassis. PHILLIP T HIERRY Honest, intelligent, ideas clever Great aspirations always to endeavon VERNETTE HENTON Defend me, therefore, common sense, say I From reveries so airy toward which I fly! EVELYN METOYER She was ever fair. and oh so proud Had tongue at will, yet was never loud. 79 WILLIE COLLINS He is a fool who thinks by force or skill To turn the current of Collins' will. JOYCE MAE VINCENT A honey bee that wandered all day long Humming in calm content a beautiful song. CHARLENE THOMAS Form'd by the converse happily to steer From grave to gay, from lively to severe. EARL VERON EDWARDS He was like the cocks who know The sun rises to hear them crawl JOHN D EVANS Quite a stepper, Was our Pepper In baseballl MILDRED FAYE ALLEN Quietness in her was no sin! For the deepest rivers make less din. Left: It takes a smart one to by-pass sergeant- at-axms Andrew H. Walker, as George Francis, Jr. and Joseph Williams found out when they tried to crash the 12-2 homeroom class activi- ties Wilbert Shields Un backgroundl is chaplain of Section HQ and conducts the daily devo- tions, CURRY B. GOUDEAUX Though short in struuure, he's broad ln mind More guys like this are hard to find. LUCILLE WILLIAMS Her kind heart and friendly hand May never be found in a sorrowful manl DOROTHY PERO Nothing beats a try but failure So, come on, Pero! What ails ya? WILBERT SHIELDS Class chaplain-he's quiet and shy But we all know hels an all right guy. CLYDE TRAHAN To him, nothing is ever well done Unless it includes gobs of fun WANDA JEAN COLLINS And still they gazed and still the wonder grew That this head should carry all it knew. JULIA BATES A little Cookie, and not so very tall Her likeableness, though, measured up to us all. VERNON LAFAYETTE The maximum of wealth is hard to find So is a guy with a determined mind. JOSEPH HULIN Often he failed to get his homework done Until he found out it wasnlt much fun. MAE ANN PETE Merrily, merrily, shall I live now Under the blossom that hangs on the bough. MIITON RAY LAPOINTE Never defers and never demands But, smiling, takes the world in his hands. ROOSEVELT BARCLAY He Couldnht type. he couldn't sing But this is really a fad Xthn gnen parts 1n drama thmgs He did put on the attt IVIARY Rl'TH Pmu: Her's a frame to charm the sight. Framed was she to give delight. KERNEY P. CLAY A trusmorthy pAl 'tis very true. But just a little mischievous. too. BFRNARD MLZl-ZAL School work a dud, but pleasure was great It was a hard pull, but he finally got straight. MARY LOU MILSTEAD No grass will ever grow 'neath her feet Her zest for adventure keeps her fleet. Left: Prom souvenir girls Jessie Griffin and Evelyn Metoyex Were not baffled by the twin-dentity of James and Joseph Frelow. Neither were the latter's com- panions, Maudry B. Coleman and Madelyn Wright. CARL GLEN BRANCH Lessons were taught but he seldom learned A mischievous reputation he did earn. KATHERINE ELMORE Kat's capabilities need no amend On her true friendship you may depend EMMA RUTH VANWRIGHT I make haste to laugh at everything For fear that! may guilt of angering. HENRY C. BOOZE He likes calm hats and don't wear spats, But likes his neckties wild! EARL M. COLEMAN My boyhood is now behind me, With all is broken toys I'm a man now, ready for sorrows and joys. DOROTHY MAE RATCLIFF The fickle and wavering are told To be sure to be on With the new love Before being off with with the old FROZELLA SINEGAL Dlgnlfied maiden her charms are rare Most Beautiful befits one so fail: JOHNNY LINSCOMB His foolish whims were oft despised Could gain a lot if he'd only be wise, VORISE L. JACOBS Versatile saxophonist Was Jake Sweet chords and tunes he did make. R0512 LEE DECUIRE A studious cxeatuxe without fear A pleasing disposition and most sincere. 83 EVA MAE GABRIEL Her heart is warmed with the friends she makes A pleasing personality is all it takes. ISREAL MCZEAL For misduief you'd tum to Dookie Blue Few types of games did he eschew BENNIE CLAY Bennie, the formidable, in sports all around Be it football or track, his fame was renown. BARBARA ANN BROOKS At school was quiet, but not obscure But outside!well, We aren't quite sure! MARY ESTER FONTENO Charming and charmed, flippant, arrayed Fluttercd and foolish, proud, displayed. WILBERT FLOWERS An outskanding leader and very bright Industrious, helpful and so polite. Left: Bennie Clay, veteran gridster, finds humor in demonstration of some of the more serious encounters of his high school CaIEEL Wilbert Flowers and Vernon Edwards Wit- ness this fun staged for yearbook staff members Menthola Stevenson and Lena Parish. CORNELIUS A. GLASPER Jet gave competition an energedc race de the cinder track with ease and grace. NETTIE ROSE MAZE A role of Clyde and Gertrude she once did poxtray Could change her name from Nettie to Gertrude any day, MERLINA GRANGER I feat no more the heat '0 the sun My tweIVEvyear task is finally done. HOWARD VITITOE He must not laugh at his own wheeze A snuff box has no right to sneeze, WILLIE MAE JOSEPH A perfect lady nony planned T0 warm, to comfort and commandh LAWRENCE J, JOSEPH His clouds hung low in football play But When the sun was shining He did make hay! GEORGIE MAE FRANK Talkative, mischievousithat's the truth Yet with the charming wiles of youth. HAYWARD D. GREEN To take life easy and get rich quick Was Deon's perpetual pitch. WALTER ALLEN This kid is loadedhhandle with care He makes htrack and gets somewhere. MARY Lou ANTOINE She sits entertaining every guest Refusing to give her tongue a moment's rest, GILBERT PREJEAN He likes work; it fascinates him He can sit watching it for hours and not move a limb. IRMA JEAN CHATMAN What ever may befall I'm glad I'm living, that is 31L MERCEDES KELLER A female athlete that stood every test She did the expected and played her best THADDEUS WILSON He blared it and smmped it And blew on his krumpet. Sweet music We loved to heath LUTHER MCELROY His coinage of words as he practiced his law Filled even Webster with awe. GWENDOLYN EASLEY Talented, efficient, at future commanding Senior class sponsors found her most outstanding. VERA ANN JOE If she Will, she will; you may depend on'th And if she won't, she won'lhand thafs the end of't. THOMAS MCCLAIN The still water that ran so deep Shocked the grid foes into the big sleep. WARREN SIMMONS The jokes and drawings he invented Might gain him fame if they are pxinted. MARJORIE AARON Her quiet nature seemed to be Turned to each person's harmony. JOYCE MARIE MOUTON Class of '56 IN MEMORIAM All 10 omxrelzw we lbmk of you. Think of 2116 lbingj 1H3 med to :10. Think 0f the 1121';ng we ma! lo Jay Think of end: bappy Mgone day. Somerimw W 51gb alzd mmwimm 1w J'mile. But we keep mm olden. golden ubil'e AU 10 nurjehw, UNDERCLASSES Tlae world today Call; for knowledge of many things. Yeitem'ayk cbildren did not, could not know H to now Many of tbeie tlain n.ng Ami lode we lmue I0 many advantage; too! Opportunztzej limited only by om w'Jion The material: at banal we me me Are bioader, more numerom, more up- -to- date. We must we them to admm For the tower: we will bull; in the future Will call for more labor on the foundation Than wax necexmry to erect yejterdeylx bun. an; iunior class section presidents They box! tbe pram for Imiorl . . . mzd em'y MMIle Presidents arc, lefl m rigbt: Glord D. Gardner, Semen 11-1; Harold Sylvia. 11-3; Dorothy King, 1172; and Donald Johnson, 1175. 90 Fim VOW: Nolcn XWiIliams, Octavia Wlilson. Sermzd mu: Majorie Parker, Joseph Edwards. Third raw: mema Bartley, Mary M. Joseph. FMMJJ mu: Walter Starks. Robert Baker. Fm! row: Harold Sylvia, Henri Ann Gadison, Donald Johnson, Rosa Milstead, Claud Jones, Jr. Serena! raw: Samuel johnson, Hattie Coleman, Eldrigc Gadison, Emorosc Taylor, Ernest Miller. Third row: Ethel Lee Tims, Ambrose Akcrs, Rosita Martim John Landry, Georgia Lewis. Family row: Jack Harris, Barbara Hebert, Arthur Lyons, Willard Frank, Betty Jo Taylor. 9l chrt Ann Gadison refutes the 01d wpersti- tinn that you never display youI evening gtmn bcfmc the pmm. And you can't blame Patsy Gan'L-tte for her admiring glantcs. Samuel Porter just can't resist trying on the future look in senior attire. but, to his classmate Allcn Isles, the future weighs heavily . . . 92 Fm! row: Isabella Bourgeois, Thomas Ross, Ora Sampa. Sewml r'au': Shirley Bobino, Valgene Lyons, Edgar Wise. Third mm Maudra L. Robin- son, Henry Williams, Catherine Stclly, Family mun: Ernest Dccuire, Edr wena Sparks, John Stevenson. Fm! raw: Herbert Tyler, Ethel Hawkins, Gerald Eulin, Lcothu Payton, Charles Guidry. 52mm! mu': Betty Lyons, Harold Sumptcr, Neldia Rea Keys, Andrew P. Foley, 111, Barbara Hunt Third row: John Raymond, Helen Carruth, Douglas Broussard, Joanna XVashington, Shirley Walters. Fomib I'mv: Joyae Henderson Vaniel Landria Wilma Carruth, Glord D. Gardner, Elaine Calcate. 93 Steed show: Juniors Leon Simon and Thomas Ross 2: little home some. Fim raw: Leander Como, Dorothy W7atson, Samuel Jackson. Seamd row: Sceqe at the hall lockers Xh0fe the Snooks Albert Coleman, Rosa M. Crout, Leon Simon. 777in row: Joseph Charles, 100k for books 0'le carefully bumd under Acy Graham, George Manson. I'Yillflb raw: Mercedes Green, Dorothy assorted coats. oxcuhucs. etc, owr mght and King XVarcell Hollands wetkendS are John RAlymonnl. Gtorge M0 DanisL Ted Hawkins. Erma LOCkwomL and Claud ,Ionts, 94 Fm! rau': Erma Lockwood, Samuel Porter, Patsy Garrett, Ronald Gardner, Beatrice Howard. Semnd raw: Warren Joseph, Alphamell Baszilc, Leroy Guillary, Mary E, White, Leon Huckaby Third rout Ronald Antoine, Barbara Whllme, Ncll Rose Antoine, Vera Rogers, Cefus Drummer. FmIrIlJ mu: Loycc Bell, Vincent Martin Jerry jones, Yvonne WHlliams, Lois Walker. 95 Barbara Hebert and Leon Huckaby are an gaged 1n the business of learning the funda- mentals of typing and shorthand. Somebody invited us over for an evening of relaxation. But we'd sure like to find the guy who said Scrabble was a relaxing game! be- wailed players Evelyn Metoyer, Betty Taylor. Joseph Charles, and Harold Sylvia. 96 Pint row: Rita Guidry, Lionel Rogers, Elouise Kylch Semzzd raw: Elza Bush, Glenda Adam; Herbert Lee. Third raw: Joseph Brown, Rosa Lee Cooper, Harold Davis. Fom'flJ row: Menson Walker, XWillie Mh Nickles, Donald Gradney. Fin! row: James Bobino, Shirley Webb, Albert Raymond, Eula Mae Morris, Calvin Mayfield. Sermm' row: Oliver Rogers, Mary Mosely, Willie Gray, Evelyn Thomas, Ernestine Griffin Third row: Jo Ann Clayton, Leo C016, Alice Robinson, Leon Wright, Marlene Normand. Fourth row: Thomas Grondin, Jessie Griffin, Warren Paul, Kimrod Haislcy, Betty Cdleman 97 98 Fin! row: Joseph Hilstock, Katherine Nelson, Wesley Jones, Joyce Bell, Shirley Lewis. Semud raw: Lawreme Drake, Lucy Joiner, Alfred Martin, Francis Hawkins, Lloyd R. Jones Tbird raw: Wavclyn Vincent, Eddie Thomas, James Green, Clarence XWashington, Helen Osborne, FUIWIJ mu': Barbara Martin, Leroy Guillary, Aaron Prevost, Charles Bush, Eugene Watson. ? W3; sophomore class presidents Above, left to right: Willie Faye Barnes, 1074; Melvin Whitaker, 10-3; Herbert Olivier, 10-3; Dolton Breaux, 10-7; and Barbara Phillips, 10-6. SOPHOMORE SPONSORS ARE: Mr. A. H. Harrison, Mr. A, 0. Henderson, Mr. Arthur Craft, Miss Naomi Ellison, Miss 0, Johnson, Mrs. Gloria Williams, and Mr. B. S. Ellison. 99 I00 To Sandra Bazile Uer , , L A x X Pint row: Wilda Provost, Donald Antoine, Audrey Landrio. Second raw: James Hamil- ton, Geraldine Coleman, Raymond Alexander. leird raw: Ethel Marsh, Herman Hayward, Patricia Bazile, Wendel C. Harrison, Betty Griffin, Roy Gunner. Fam'tb row: Fredrick Smith, Patty Hayward, Alfred Williams, Dorothy Bernard, Roy C Young, Shirley Times. Fifll: mu: Velu Clark, Herman Aquillard, Geraldine Pierre, Nora Jones, Harry Hulin, Lillian Drake. wards. Fredrick Smhh and PMty Hayward, the VUest Side Branch of Gates Mcmorial Library affmds a plmsant enumnmtnt for the cvcning's research and study. Fm! 7'011'1 Audrey Shields, Charles Burton, Margaret Williams. Sermzd row: Melvin Whitaker, Ruth M. Vorise, Adam Simpson. Tbird rmv: Mary F. Simon, Herbert Olivier, Namy Reader, Van James Ratdiff, Dorothy Coleman, Charles Robertson. Family row: John McZeal, Betty Azore, Tony Goudeaux, Betty Miltonu Donald Jason, Barbara Braggs. Fifth raw: Daniel Keys, Naomi Whlker, Sam Ford, Laura Booze, Bethel GarriSOn, Claudie Thierry. l0l Allow ch says Laura Booze to Daniel Kcysx as she tums on the wamr fountain for him. It's all a part of Leap Yerm M P3c+ure No+ AveilabIe Fm! raw: Roy Broussard, Cecelia Crout, Charlie Weldon Sewml row: Ross A. Dancer, Dolton Breuux, Emma J. Fruge. Third row: Milton Foreman, Jesse Howard, XVilson Brooks, Nora J Francis, Freddy Landry, Willie FJ Barnes. Fam'fb raw: Rufus Cole, Note Cluchettc, Bennett Edwards, Mamie iManson, Lester Bazile, Barbara Phillips, Fiflly row: Mary R. Onley, Harold Ford, Patricia Lee, Willie Prescott, Clara LeFleur, Morris Deese. l02 whxh time all the fcllovs am kings, nut just for a day, but for a whole year! . Fan Fiat 101v: Cornelius Moss, Doris Flowers, XWillie BeIL Second Mu: Rose O'Neal, Waverly Pierrc, Laura Jacko, Third raw: Carlton Vcitz, Geneva Martin, Johnnie Mitchell, Jewelene Hawkins, Thomas Jackson, Halliree Brown. Family 7011': Cenelia Trahan, Cary Rivers, Doris Rosonett, Herbert Howard, Ella M. Young, Lawyer McDaniel, Fiftb row: John Syers, Josie Metoyer, James Evans, Gloria M. Henry, Floyd McDaniel, Amy Morgan. l03 Why be so elated, kids???? Ifs just another victory being chalked up for the basketball teams ! l! Pint 70w: Hazel Lopez, Edward Barnes, Lee Ellen Johnson. Second row: John Gabriel, Susie Thomas, Robert Thibodeaux Third row: Susie Laday, Rogers Robinson, Virginia Wright, Nicholas Landry, JoAnn Stevenson, Alvin C. McElroy. Fom'llJ row: Darryl Albert, Mary L. Edwards, Carl Dwycr, Mary A. Gabriel, Floyd Jones, Glenda: Edwards, Fiflb row: Phyllis Matthews, Erskine Hawkins, Shirley Navy, Cordelia Wells, Howard Smith, Lois Rivetsl Fin! raw: Roget Richard, Rita Price, Hamilton Paul. Sevoiid raw: Alma Fonteno, Oscar Smith, Patsy SpenCEL Third row: Abel Jacobs, Irma J. Lee, Herman Elmore, Melva F. Trainer, John Celestine, Helen May Fourth raw: Margaret Perry, Stillman Hebert, Screnia Lyons, Don R, Olia, Shirley Boykins, David Daniels. Fifllj row: Melvin Branch, Lavem Lavallias, Nathan Barton, Walterine Forest, Irvine Jones, Ruth E. Fonteno. l05 106 Fim'f row: Martha Morrow, Abram Johnson. Evelyn Williams, Andrew Citizen, Wilda Jacobs, Sermzd raw: Johnnie Holloway, Gloria D. Francis, James B. Avington, Velma McCree, Wilbert Reynolds Third row: Heidi Bryant, John Golbert, Norc Cluchette, Richard Nicholson, Mary L, Henry, Marion Dunbar. FamllJ raw: Bradley Pason, Alfred Williams, Claude Alfred, Gloria D. ClArk, Roy L. Charles, Bertha Frank Fifth raw: Hortense Earls, Charles Foward, Lillie M. Goudcaux, Sidney Spell, Valliree Brown, Harold Walker. Fin! row: Clara Sandras, Wilbert Morrow, Hetti Fowkes, Willie Ford, Margaret Lewis. Semmi r010: John Clark, Loyd Marie Edwards, Matthew Mitchell, Sandra Bazile, Al Sherman Bazile. Third row: Jesse Prejean, Earnest Howard, Katherine Nero, Francis Sweet, Cora J Howard, Juanita Decse, Frmrtb row: Wilbert Derouen, Gloria Johnson, Ralph Kelly, Delia Health, Robert Sweet, Daisy Simmons Fiflla row: Willie Lee Brent, Joseph Johnson, Rosa Mae Weldon, Edgar Decuire, Janie Batiste, Raymond Frazier. l07 IOB Fin! row: Sidney White, Bertha Williams, Earl Edwards, Joyce Jones, Lynn Boykin, Evelyn Smith. Setond raw: vajne Lovilotte, Nellie Guillory, Deloris Matthews, Julia. Jones, Mary Samuel, Jeanette Hudson. Third mu': Barbara James, Laura Maxie, Dorothy 'Cruse, Gloria Barnes, Annie R, Hall, Norma Sylvester Fam'tlj row: Doris Newman, Geraldine Baylor, Ollie Guillory, Shirley Davis, Joyce Tims, Joseph Junius Fifth raw: McKinley Lofton, Phillip Lavalas. freshman class presidents Left to rigbt: Robert James, 9-1; Emma Victor, 972; Beatrice McGlory, 9-4; and Mose Isaac, 9-7, Not pictured are: XVilbert Bellain, 9-3; Earnest Pitrc, 9-3; Lillie Bourgeois, 9-6; Evelyn Samuel, 98. I09 Phyllis Lacey Mary Bobino O. B. VUindon Bernadine Newman Bettye Landrio Joyce Pason Barbara OliVer Earl Anders Eartha Morrow Jewell McDaniel Patsy Christanmry Paul Fields Lois Charles Ora Hall Vera Tezeno XViIlie Briscoe Robert Parker Ernestine Thrash Phyllis Simon Barbara McDaniel Majorie Jones Edward Jacobs Nina Byrd Ora Martin Carol Gabriel Randolph Simpson Rushie Cotton Dorothy Raymond Herbert Polite Laura Shields Janella Provost Ralph Lanis Mary White Norma Harris Ruby White Clarence Clark Alex Washington Betty Davis Charles Wiltz Geneva Berry I I0 Louis Harkless Judging by the light in their eyes, it would seem llmt cramming fur midterm exams might bring good returns to Clifford Christopher. Landry Hefty Barbara Broussard. and Robbie Mary Glover Betty Gabriel Eva AFCCHCJUX Ida Dorsey Roy Clay Robert Milstcad Leroy Ford Carl Henderson Huey Sigur Bettye Davis Mary Trahan Joann Cradcr Mary Windon Joann Jones Barbara Broussard Martha Bryant F rank Recder Florestine Castillo Bertie Benton Isaac Gunner I I ' Deneisc Davis Clifford Landry Robbie Christopher Anthony Lmdry Rosa Howard Diary Collins Josephine Londow Reginald Taylor Judith Baker George DcRouc-n Legia Casper Warren Bellain Shirley Trainer Geraldine Richardson Burnis Mayficld Hazel Hall Helen Hurts Mercedes Knight Wilbert Bellain Rena Sylvester Margie Meadow Linda Griffin Gene Arceneaux Gracy Lee Prean Moore Lillie Bourgeois Beatrice McGlory Nelson Crader Jacquelyn Alexander Howard Collins Clara Joe Lionel Paul Robert Mitchell Warren Fields Charles Watson Richard Gradney Scarr Heron Frank Linton Francis Petty Jessie Price XV. C. Jones ruvxhnmn tmms mnzns Dcneise Davis. Lois Charles, Daisy Charles, Mary Hams, and jomn Jone: dimm fundamentals xxlth veteran tennis player, Barbara Barnes, mth the hopu of taming membership on the Varsity tennis mam. RAuhcul Vital James Lyons Ethyl Gurnson Ezolia Hilstock DCIOris Coleman Minhacl Chester Fayc Moblty Maurice Martin Emma Baker Elinor Baker Ruth Landry Harvey Leveige Rose Boone Carol joncs Gloria Brcaux Ollie Mack Carl Edwards Mary Johnson Barbara Barnes Claibom Johnson I I3 E clyn Pcrrio Llo-yd Young Furlinc Mitchell Whiter joncs Martha Keys Sandra Zenon Joseph NcwCost Dorothy Lee WHISOn jones Esther Lex y Whiter Kennedy Toni Powel Deloris Johnson Bobby Lwns Evelyn Szunucl James Bryant MAry Darby Carlton Thomas Hclcn Augustine Dorothy Thomas Robert jones Loyce Miller Phillip Charms Wilma Laday Benjamin Allen Alvena Jackson Alfreda Williams Delores Gilbeaux Earnest HamiltOn Daisy Charles Louanna Guidry Clifton Langford Dorothy Hayward Harry LaPoint Eddie Lyons John Murphy Audrey Reed Hardy Charles Geraldine Duhon Percy Wilkins I I4 Warren Jones Aud suppmtexs of Bumblebee games: and particularly home games, are Freshmen Mkhael ChL-ster Must in line at ticket wxndowy Helen Hurta Delon's Bobino. Anthony Landu', Delores Johnson, Phyllis Lacey. Hazel Hall. and VUilben Bellaln. Miss O. jnhnsnn and M; A H. Harrison hnndlt tkket sales Joan Holloway Bettye Comsaux Gladys Howard Louis Akers Delores Bobino W'esley Harris Freddie Earls Don N ichols Naomi Harrison Leroy Payton Geraldine Carter Estsr Johnson Joyce Carter Morris Linton Willie Broussard Isabella Nelson Robert Mitchell Margaret Chaney Curly Harmon Lawcreme Lewis I IS lhymoml Rccd Smdm Gm Chm'lcs Franklin WHllic I lulh Arshll CLLyton Glcn W'nods Gtmldinc Millard In mg Fcntroy Lois thhington Murphy Stcwu'l Dorothy COHlnS Ulysses Hall Armnnde. Nabors Murm Bull Skxmucl Clnyton Carolyn Ln'allis Creola chct Ollie Bcll Eddie Fcntroy Tcd ngkins William Simms u 1 ff; llb Robert thmcs Verna Burton Amie King Margie Albert Mose ISJLIC W. C. Vaughn Lemma Goudeuux Irma W'illmms Mdry Bmvs n Herbert Mclamon Annie Washington Leroy Artis James Howard Jimmie Champagne Willie Johnson Donald VanXVright Norma Jones 7 Russel Oliver Melvin NItGlOIy Mary Queen A Lhccrful gctrtugctlwr after A haul day : xxmk m snlmnl scum A plummt and pleasing treat to Frcshmtn studcnh: Uefl ta :7ng, Huxuu'd Collms. Clzua Drll IN- Alwm ,m'kson. Robert Junta. W'm'ren Ficldm and Carolyn Bl'isnnt LOUIS Vcltz Ella jdckson Lenell lixmcst Edward Benton chon Brown Lawcrcmt Kcal ngmond Gordon Earl Kcsgms Vcrnon Burton Paul MLGlory Emma Vic tor Fred Jones Mary H: rig Rose Brown Carolyn ancoe jamcs Lyons Mary ancoc Myra W'Mhingmn I I7 FA VORITES T192 lexson to be learned I: not neceimrily fmm the tbosm few W190 grace tlae followizg pag ex Bu t fromt 17:20 And the experience : bremltifzg from mcl; selections: Democratic procedure: Politiral know ow Diurz'minating judgmw m Impartiality, intelligence In : owing t are w 0 will be Bert qualified for tlae laonorL Not just the best bfrieml or The back snatch er But the wait capable in all rexpecti. Tbexe are the experiencex wbilm If tale en at their bet! Contribute toward a future to be proud of! PRESIDENT OF STUDENT COUNCIL Phillip Thierry Senior EDITOR-INiCHIEF THE BUMBLEBEE YEARBOOK Luther McElroy Senior 120 a 5 Hear 3?:5 V 4 m. MISS LINCOLN EARNESTINE HEM PHILL Elerlm' by popzdm' role of X116 xmdml body 0114' Un'w 016w ,xem'm' dziu tmzdidzllei Chum; b1 1Z7: fumm 021 Mm Imiil 0f , . . Freilamen WALTER KENNEDY EMMA VICTOR Sophomore! ANDREW CITIZEN DOROTHY BERNARD 122 . . , . Sc'lmlzzmlvp , , , Leadcrvhif V . , Cbamtler , . V Ciljwmlvzf . . ,Parfl'z'l'patimz , w, I'm ! ! Imm; 7'1 SEXVARD BALLOU DOROTHY KING Swim XWILBERT FLOWERS GWENDOLYN EASLEY also voted MOST COURTEOUS BOY AND GIRL in student body election sponsored by the Student Council l23 ANNUAL KING AND QUEEN XVARRFN PAUL MARLENE NORMAND Mrs. L. IVL Miller, Sponsor Elezlm' fmm 1176 le'f lmrmg 11.78 lvzglwrt per LNII of Jan Jeallmale mlp JM'lplzmiJ fill; 115'? lyigbwl p91 mm of r07717211121if3 111b1u'iplioli1 ered 0;; l24 Marv EHI'OHWEII? BIISS LINCOLN Eunestmt Hcmphlll Loyxc Vinttm Prozella Sinegal Smudirzg, 14210 rigbt: John Raymond, John Landry Aaron Prevost, Glord Gardner. McKinley Lofton, George Manson, King Warren Paul, Queen Marlene NormannL Leskcr Jason, Ambrose Akem Val Gene Lvons. W'aher Starks, Wesley Jones, Ernest Decuire. Smurf: Mrs. L. M. Miller, LuLy Joiner, W'u'erly Vincent, Annabelle Mallet, Ernesu'ne Griffin Vera Rogers, Catherine Stelly. Rose Milstead, and Octavia Wilson, I25 e, Jaw $3? :3 15. j. HQ MOST BEAUTIFUL . . . PROZELLA SINEGAL Seniar Elerted by popular vote . , l26 . . . and MOST HANDSOME JOSEPH E. FRFLOXV' Seliz'm' . of flu! deeul 12050 l27 ADVERTISING To you. aim adrefliiem. 1M my tlmnlp yam Soon . . . We'll be on our aim: Adair citizen; in an adult mmmmzily Free to g0, mme, make our own decm'wu'. We hope tlae rallies you will gain from your Support of THE BUMBLEBEE, 1956 Will parallel Tlae mlue; we lym'e gamed Anal will continue to air; From your friendlinen, roztrtexy, and Helpfulneu at all timeJ. We SolicH' and Appreciafe Your Charge Accoun+ PLETTMAN'S c 630 PROCTER STREET .7 , . , c 0r cl ' F Bcoqle wozqva 50:51:61 7.x We have N J7 f 1J1 2 2 r9 . The Bes+ in Recorded Music ROY'S RECORD SHOP 4l9 W. 8H1 5+. YU-3-9507 Lef+ 10 right: Hazel Hall. Jimmie Jackson. and Ernesf Hamilfon follow diagrams ior proieds +0 be made in Mefal Shop. PERSONAL LOAN SERVICE $igna+ure Loans $5.00 and Up R. D. BRITTAIN. Mgr. 248 Proder Phone YU 5-8522 I30 6,?6693' OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY Phone YU 2-642! 322 Procfer Porf Ar+hur. Texas Need More Dough? Come See Joe JOE'S LOAN SERVICE HARPER'S GROCERY Where You Buy and Save 900 GRANNIS AVE. PHONE YU 3-4 Phone YU-3-232I 83l 705 W. NINTH STREET PORT ARTHUR Many Schedules Daily Weafher CondiHoned Comfor+ Low Cosf LuxuryI Travel by For Comple+e Informafion See Your Local Greyhound Agen+ Today! B. C. HARRIS MRS. L. MOODY MOODY QZMZZZQ ?gzama Phone YU 5-44ll Res. YU 5-9942 949 TEXAS AVENUE PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS SEVENTH STREET BRANCH We Clean on Time Rain or Shine JIMMIE THE TAILOR for Cleaning. Pressing. Alfering WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED 538 Wesf Sevenfh Dial YU 5-573l MRS. JIMMIE CONNER. Prop. FIRST ALAMO SERVICE STATION SERVICE STATION 70! Housfon Ave. Phone YU5-5832 PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS 848 W. l6 5+. Phone YU 3-9300 PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS Vaniel Landrio Horegrouncn and Mr Theriof lbackground, aH'rachely arrange Hue abundanf daily supply of fresh vegetables for Rosalee Howard and Vernon LafayeHe's seleciions. For Hue besf in groceries. meais. and produce. shop at 90I Washing+on Ave. THERIOT'S FOOD STORE Phone YU 3-3972 Ride the Bus and Save! PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT CORP. 132 7I5 Housfon Avenue Phone YU 2-4932 W. S. HAYES 8 SON CASH STORE We Handle Everyfhing Ph. YU 3-69ll I448 Housfon Ave. WALL STREET BARBECUE I000 Grannis Ph. YU 3-9394 Wilma Laday and Benjamin Allen are good podrai'rs of what's good and whaf's bad abouf grade sheefs. m ewwng SPORTING GOODS The Finesf in A+hlefic Equipmenf and Spor+ing Goods PHONE YU-2-8723 720 NINTH AVENUE Porf Ar+hur, Texas FINANCE Th 8 f' R ' M DRIVE-UP SERVICE e es In Shoe epalrs ay Be Found af Corner Fifth 5+. and Dallas Avenue PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS QUALITY A FRIENDLY LOAN SERVICE SHOE SHOP UP TO SLOOO 743 Procfer Dial YU 3-936I Dial YU-3-33l I I33 glaring $1155 Shop, gnc. ANAWATY'S Guaran+eed Alferaiions- Finesf Tailoring 4II Ausfin Phone YU 3-3727 CLOTHES THAT FIT Porf Arfhur's Mos+ Exclusive LADIES' DRESS SHOP Juniors Misses Women ' Also Half Sizes 428 PROCTOR STREET PH. YU-3-6979 Sharon Simon and Lawerence Anderson are fwo of +he bookkeeping siudenfs who assisi in H12 operafion of He school supply s+ore. Congrafula+ions +0 +he GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 1956 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PORT ARTHUR BUDDY ROOSEVELT GARAGE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT Gas-OiI Tires Bafl'eries-Washing 848 W. I6+h Phone YU 2-I49I ILIIIDDIIZIFQS gEUIEZE 'Ld. Dial YU 2-0488 440 Procfer Sf. PORT ARTHUR. TEXA i Since l9l5 Home of Period or Modern Cus+om Builf Furnifure Emma Rufh VanWrigh+ em. and Sharon Williams Mth relax in +he luxurious furnish- ings of 3009 W 5+. CHERRY FURNITURE CO. Phone YU 2-8495 NORA MARTIN FLORIST MAUDIE L. MANGUM Floris+ NORA MARTIN Propriefor 1:08 PROCTER PHONE YU 5-8867 SOUTHERN TOBACCO 8: CANDY CO. Por+ Arfhur. Texas EPSILON THETA OMEGA CHAPTER ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY Promofes Scholarship HeaHh Communify and Civic lmprovemeni . OFFICERS LAURABETH H. HICKS. Basileus SHERWI N - WILLIAMS MATTIE L. SCOTT. Anii-Basileus E. R. WRIGHT. Grammafeus PAI NTS D. HANNAH, Anfi-Grammafeus DOLRIS HENMNGTON, Epis'roleus Come in I4 Glowing D. JOETTA CHESTER, Tamiochus B. LAZADA HARRIS. Dean of Pledgees Easy +0 Wash Colors ROSE E. BANKS. Hodegos FAYE M. BOYER, Reporfer of me Ivy Leaf HOME DECORATOR THERESA McNEIL. Parliamenfarian SERVICE CENTER V. M. JETER. Philacfor 4'6 Fifi'h 5+. Phone YU-5-4367 MEMBERS C. Broussard H. MaHhews M. Wise 6. Robinson M. PickeH M. Conner L. Harrison E. Clark 5. Sfewarf x L isEIey' LQe Grimm m +abM and Menfhola S+evenson Iunder dryer +ake advanfage f O Compleie Line of Beaufy Service af . . . IVA LEE'S BEAUTY SALON '35 600 W. I6+h Sf. IVA LEE, Propriefor Ph. YU5-4367 P. O. Box Il47 Dial 5-7377 SABINE BOILER - WELDING WORKS, l Complete Boiler Repairs General Machine Work Porfable Welding General Sfeel Confracfors I000 Wesi Sevenieenfh Por+ Arihur. Texas GEORGE D. HIGH. Presiden'l' NC. Beia Tau Sigma Chapfer SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY HORTENSE ROBINSON. Basileus PATSY CAROTHERS, Anfi-Basileus LIZZIE MILLER. Grammaieus ELSIE MORRIS. Anfi-Grammafeus BRIDGET WATSON. Tamiochus H EULALIA MATTHEWS. Episfoleus CLARICE LEWIS, Parliamenfarian Leon Simon, Joseph Porier. and Warren Joseph 3? shuffleboard. ERMA LEE'S Grocery and Confectionery COLD DRINKS SCHOOL SUPPLIES A D ICE CREAM 945 Kansas Avenue WALKER ELECTRIC COMPANY Electrical Con+rac+ors NEON SIGN MANUFACTURERS P. WALKER D. P. WALKER Phone Yu 58422, Yu 5993! I503 Housfon Ave. Peri Ar+hur. Tex. 2th24 w jg; HEIGHTS DRUG STORES7gIK Fasf Free Car Delivery Phone Yu 55507 Phone Yu5-73l3 I 70l Housfon I 000 Hous+on REDFERN SERVICE STATION Your One Sfop Texaco S+a+ion Ph. YU5-5007 AND DELIVERY I 649 Hous+on PICK UP I37 .38 Seafed IeH f0 righh D. J. Rogers. vice president W. M. Williams. presidenh Lin- coln Wright corresponding secrefary. Standing. IePr h: righh Sam Cole, board member: Buford Wilson, business representa- five: Henry Jones. board member: Timofhy Dwyer. frusfee: George Conley. board member. CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL LABORERS LOCAL 853 AFFILIATED Porf Arfhur Building Trades A. F. of L. For? AHhur Trades and Labor Council Texas S+a+e Building Trades Texas S+a+e Federa+ion of Labor 443 Wes+ Ninih S+ree+ Por+ Ar+hur. Texas Dial YU 3-6645 SPENCE AND HOWE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Engineers and Confracfors Specializing in Pile Driving DOCKS FOUNDATIONS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION There Is No Subs+i+u+e for a Good Foundafion INCORPORATED i9ll PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS 5 More Differen'r Lines of Cosmefics Than Most Drugsfores a ;I I'g 1.5de i9? v Vorise Jacobs seems +0 need the assisfance of Marlene Campbell Ueffi and Pairicia Lee irighil In choosing from he fine Vaienfine candies soldf af Lobby of Adams Bldg. SERViCE DRUG C0. Dial YU 59355 Phone YU 2-6433 REIF'S FRIENDLY CLEANERS FINANCE COMPANY 624 Housion Room I Dial YU 2-2935 647V; PROCTER STREET I3? YOU ARE SMART WHEN YOU DO BUSINESS WITH . . . MACK H. HANNAH 8: SONS FUNERAL SERVICE 729 Wes+ Nin+h 5+. Phone YU3-4538 GIFFORD'S DOWNTOWN STORE man, KAPPA ALPHA PSI The Supreme Camp of Hie FRATERNITY AMERICAN WOODMEN Port Ar+hur Alumni Chap+er A Legal Reserve ARTHUR L. CRAFTI Polemarch FRATERNAL LIFE INSURANCE ASSC. ANDERSON HARRISON. Keeper of Records In Accordance Wi+h +he ROY INGRAM, Exchequer Colorado Insurance Laws '40 70w2 w. NINTH ST. DIAL YU 2.303: PORT ARTHUR AUTOMOBILE DEALERS BAKER - JENKINS. LTD. INMAN CHEVROLET KLEAS - LATHAM MOTOR COMPANY LINN MOTOR COMPANY MINGLE MOTOR COMPANY OWENS MOTORS. INC. SMITH - MAY MOTOR COMPANY GEO. SPIKER MOTORS TAYLOR MOTORS 3mm 7am af HARRIS BOOK STORE Fines+ Qualify Lea+her Goods School Supplies 524 FIFTH DIAL YU 5-8023 Sfaiionery Compliment of MR. AND MRS. EMMETT JONES CONFECTIONARY BEST IN MISCELLANEOUS GOODS Groceries School Supplies Epsilon Phi Lambda Chapi'er ALPHA PHI ALPHA, INC. For? Arfhurl Texas BURTON 6. WEST Presideni' WALTER BELL Vice Presidenf ARTHUR O. HENDERSON Secrei'ary J. B. MATTHEWS Treasu rer Willie R. Hicks Joseph Harris Murray Freeman Ice Cream U. 6. Gibson Magazines I240 KANSAS PH. YU 3-9785 GOOD HARDWARE Since I93I Shop at ROO'S 420 Procfer S+reef A STORE FOR MEN Two Locafions 630 HOUSTON AVE. 7lb NINTH AVE. HI MOU LT RY'S LUNCH ROOM Home of Fine Foods PLEASING YOU IS OUR SPECIALTY 709 Wes+ Ninfh S+ree+ Porf Ar+hur. Texas WHENiNTHE moon Fan HNE FDDD ALLEN'S GROCERY 8: MARKET SpeciaIiIing in Fresh Mea+s and Vege+ables DRUGS NOTIONS l200 Wes+ 7H1 $+ree+ Modernized for Your Convenience Carolyn Briscoe finds modern appliances any young lady I'could build a dream on af MODEL FURNITURE CO., INC. 548 Housfon Ave. John Lesfage. Manager Dial YU 4-4327 AT SOUTHERN LOAN SERVICE '42 6I0 Housfon Ave. Ph. YU 3-73ll Shoes for Ladies and Lassies Wacky; 6l2 Procier S+ree+ Por+ Ar+hur .5 ,2 x' Sc;;r;e from Thekkeiefcn Walks. presen+ed L. G. BALFOUR CO. GEORGE RAMSEY. Represenfafive Class Rings Invitations P. 0. BOX l3075 HOUSTON. TEXAS EARLE a. HOLLEY R. ROY ANDREWS ' PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY LOSTON HARRIS DALLAS PIERRE CHARLES WRIGHT SAMUEL COLLINS LLOYDE MAYS LEROY FLOWERS Disiindive Men's and Boys' Wear 640 Proder Sfreef Phone 4-47I6 PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS B. S. ELLISON, SR. '43 Doctor - Lawyer - Merchant - Chief Wha+ever profession or iob you choose you'll find America's free en+erprise sysfem offers ever-growing opporiunifies and re- wards for successful accomplishmenfs. You'll also find Reddy Kilowaff power an able helper - a partner working for BeHer Living for America. GULF STATES UTILITIES COMPANY I44 Unifs board busses +0 aHend Hie LincoIn-Wheafley game. GULF PORT ARTHUR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 649 6H: S+ree+ Phone YU-3-l604 PORT ARTHUR BOTTLING WORKS 645 Hous+on Avenue PORT ARTHURl TEXAS PORT ARTHUR PLUMBING COMPANY Phone YU 5-8895 ZIOI Bluebonnei Por+ Arfhur. Texas I45 SOUTHERN MAID DONUTS Serving 25 Variefies SOUTH'S FINEST DONUTS Bluebonnei and l3+h Phone YU 2-280I Opvxn From 7 A.M. +0 II P.M. 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