Marietta High School - Olympian Yearbook (Marietta, GA)

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CLASS PROPHECY In May, l946, I, a journalist, struggling my way gradually up in the field of news- paper, am sent by my editor from New York to Marietta, Georgia, to cover the story about the seedless watermelon discovered in a patch by a persevering Mariettan. I reach Marietta, my old home town, on May 20th. Naturally being interested in my old Alma Mater, M. H. S., from which I grad- uated in '36 and which gave me the fundamental principles of general knowledge, I visit the school as soon as I arrive. Strangely enough, May 20 happens to be Class Day for the graduating class of '46, The campus is familiar in all its festive decora- tions, and I recall the Class Day in '36, when trembling, I read to my classmates the prophecy of their future lives which I had foretold after much brain racking and at- tempted crystal gazing. I As the discoverer of the seedless watermelon has been overcome by his Southern appetite and has eaten that strange phenomenon, I have several hours to spare be- fore I board a train to return to New York. I decide to remain during the Class Day Exercises. The program begins, and a girl arises to give a sketch entitled: The For- tunes of Alumni of M. H. S. I become interested and listen intently, hoping to learn something of my former schoolmates whom I have not seen nor heard of in ten years. My hopes are not in vain, for the student has chosen to discuss the members of my class, the class of '36! Pulling out my trusty pencil, I take down the report as it is given. The Fortunes and Fates of Alumni of M. H. S. Most outstanding among the classes graduated from Marietta High School since its beginning is the class of '36, every member of which passed from school into a profitable and successful position in life. Pierce Allgood, Mr. M. H. S. of '36, and a hardworking student, chose a political career, and he is now the governor of Georgia, with Bill Hardy as his Yes Man . Governor Allgood, true to the creed of politicians, did not forget his friends who helped him secure the office. -Consequently, jimmy Hardin is Adjutant General on the Governor's staff. Helen Coleman is the secretary of His Honor, the Governor, and Sara Kay, who excelled in debating at M. H. S., having made the most of her tal- ents, is the competent lawyer and chief adviser of Governor Allgood. Geraldine Crissey also ranks high in the political world. She is a distinguished Twmttif-Seven jg 1 9 3 6 snmons

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0 Don Babb Arnold Mary Lou Wylie Phillip Space Don Babb Arnold Take lite as it comes. Dramatic Club, '33, Student Government, '34, '35, President M Club, '36, M Club, '35, '36, l-li-Y, '34, '35, '36, Sponsor l-li-C, '36, Olympian Staff, '36, Football, '33, '34, '35, '36, Basketball, '36, Track, '33, '34, '35, '36, Tennis, '35, '36. Mary Lou Wylie- Phary Make the most of today, and tomorrow will make the most of you. Class Treasurer, '33, Philomathic Club, '33, Pythagorean Club, '33, Science Club, '34, Demosthenian Club, '35, Miss lunior Class, '35, President Spanish Club, '36, Miss Senior Class, '36. Phillip Space- Phil , Entered, '36. Candidate for B, S. degree in Supernatural Arts, Founder of l Look Crazy Club, '36, Mascot of '36 Olympian Staff, Who's Who, '36. Twenty-b SENIORS 1 9 3 6 LYMPIAN

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LYMPIAN senator from Georgia and is known over the nation as an orator, comparable only to Patrick Henry. Glynn Bird is the handsome mayor of the thriving metropolis, Smyr- na, Georgia. The world-famous McNeely Chocolate Sodas were invented by Mack Smithweck, who has become a multi-millionaire. Betse Blanchard is the chief soda taster in the McNeely factory. It is said that Miss Blanchard is so expert that she can determine the worth of a soda by holding her tongue over the mixture. Ruth Dickerson is the manager of the ice cream division of the McNeely Chocolate Soda Co. Many of the class of '36 have come to fame in the world of entertainment. The famous Andan Follies, produced by Dan Anderson, the Ziegfeld of l946, features in its brilliant review: Amie Dee Abercrombie, renowned dancer, Clara Belle Huffman, blues rhythmatist, Roberta Holbrook, the husky-voiced Iullaby singer, Fred Brown, with his guitar, and the King of the Swing, Dan Johnston, with' his all-Marietta jazz band. The beautiful Andan theatre was constructed by the architect, E. l. Greer. The head usher in this theatre is Ed Williams, who is handsome' in his red and blue uniform. Carter Henley and Mayme Sue Cowan, who is Mrs. Henley in private life, are a comedy team who were recently voted the most popular comedians in radio. Mr. Henley and Miss Cowan are presented every Sunday night at 6130 on the Yello pro- gram. Their announcer is Welby Rich who teaches English in a girls' school during the week. With the aid of his assistant professor, james Hulsey, Mr. Rich accom- plishes the unbelievable by graduating from his school what he lovingly calls Intel- lectual Beauties. Don Arnold is a romantic screen idol. Howard Perkinson, Miss M. H. S. of '36, is now a wealthy lady of leisure. She is Mr. Arnold's chief critic and fan, and she has, in her mansion at Hollywood, California, a private theatre where the premier showings of Mr. Arnold's pictures are held. Miss Helen Terrell is the talented designer of fashions for the stars of the M. G. M. Studios. On Miss Terrell's staff of artists is Sue Wallace, and the beauti- tul model of the Terrell creations is Miss Mary Lou Wylie, Miss Senior Class of '36 Bill Little is the owner of a huge syndicate of newspapers known as The Nations Eye. The papers are noted for the speed with which they reach the news stands. ln charge of the circulation department is R. N. McLemore. His chief truck drivers are l. D. Daniel and Charlie Morgan, both of whom received valuable experience in methods of transportation at M, H. S. The excellent writer of the lovelorn column in The Nation's Eye is lewell Lee Mashburn. Hugh Gillham, the foreign corre- spondent of the paper, pilots his own plane to Europe. Waynefield Harris has charge of the telegraph department of the headquarters of this large paper. Twenty-Eight SENIORS 1 9 3 6