Marion County High School - Vistan Yearbook (Buena Vista, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1957 volume:

FOREWORD One of the outstanding undertakings of the Beta Club this year has been to produce this book of memories, a collection of events, activities, and accomplishments of individuals and clubs. We, the staff of The Vistan for 1956-57,sin- cerely hope that it will serve as a record to recap- ture in memory the years spent at Marion County High School, recalling the happiest hours, the most cherished friends, and the best-loved scenes. DEDICATION MRS. MARY ALICE WILLIAMS MR. B. G. MOORES Piano Teacher Band Director We, the Beta Club of Marion County HighSchool, dedicate the 1956-1957 edition of The Vistan to Mrs. Mary Alice Williams and to Mr. B. G. Moores. Their knowledge of music, their skill in personal per- formance, and their ability to inspire and teach us have brought honor and thrills to our school and community. We sincerely appreciate their contribution to our lives. ALMA MATER On a hill in western Georgia Wind thy corridors. Boys and girls of Marion County Sing with joyful voice. Chorus: Marion County, Alma Mater, As the years go by We will love and do thee honor, Marion County High Days of friendship and of study, Days and nights of play. Memories we'11 ever cherish Wander where we may. Words by J. W. Comer, Agriculture Teacher in Buena Vista High School from 19 3-1940. ivV v . SUPERINTENDENT MR. ARTHUR J. BENSON Georgia Southwestern College University of Georgia, B.S., M.S. PRINCIPAL MR. W. C. MATHEWS Norman Junior College Florida State University B.S., M.S. MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated: Mr. Clarence Perry, Mr. Ernest Hart, Superintendent Arthur J. Benson, Mr. Arthur D. Lowe, Chairman. Standing: Mr. Travis Wells, Mr. Allen Davis. FACULTY MRS. MARY LOU BURGIN Georgia State Teachers College First Grade MRS. IDA BOB WEBB Georgia Southwestern College Alabama Polytechnic Institute First Grade MRS. RUBY WELLS Georgia State College for Women First Grade MRS. ANNIE COOK Piedmont College, G.S.C.W., University of Georgia Second Grade MRS. CHLOE CROXTON University of Georgia Second Grade MRS. EUNICE LANCASTER Georgia Southwestern College Third Grade MRS. MARY SINGLETON University of Georgia Third Grade MRS. IRENE BENSON Georgia Southwestern College University of Georgia Fourth Grade MRS. ANN MOSS Georgia Southwestern College University of Georgia Fourth Grade MRS. NELLIE McCORKLE Georgia Southwestern College University of Georgia Workshop Fifth Grade FACULTY MISS LORA MATHIS Georgia State Teachers College Fifth Grade MISS KATILU BRADY Georgia Southwestern College Georgia State College for Women Sixth Grade MRS. SARA ROBINSON Georgia Southwestern College Georgia State College for Women Sixth Grade MISS VERNA ALLISON Bessie Tift College, Cox College, Georgia State College for Women Seventh Grade MRS. ELOISE WOOLDRIDGE Georgia State Teachers College Seventh Grade MRS. RUBY BENSON Georgia Southwestern College Georgia State College for Women Eighth Grade MISS RUTH LANCASTER Georgia State College for Women Eighth Grade MRS. MARY ALICE WILLIAMS Georgia State College for Women Music - Piano MR. JACK RISH Martha Berry College University of Georgia Special Teacher - Agriculture MRS. ETHEL HELMS Georgia State College for Women University of Georgia Workshop Visiting Teacher FACULTY MR. B. G. MOORES Eastern Kentucky State College Band - Social Science MISS JOSEPHINE LOVELACE Alabama Polytechnic Institute Science MRS. OMA CROXTON Georgia State College for Women English MISS EV1E WHITE University of Alabama Bowling Green Business University Commercial MRS. LOUISE LOWE Newberry College Piedmont College Social Science MISS BETTY McCORCLE Georgia State College for Women Home Economics MR. GEORGE McGLAUN Martha Berry College University of Georgia Coach - Mathematics MRS MARIAN McGLAUN Winthrop College University of Georgia Librarian MR. KING MOSS University of Georgia Agriculture MRS. PEARL S. GARRETT University of Arkansas Peabody College English 620- l� iH Mi Hoi s| Kl:11 | « 'MARINES SENIORS SENIOR OFFICERS: Cliff Hollis, President; Helena Williams, Reporter; Elaine Roberts, Secretary; Fay McAllister, Treasurer; Benny Pike, Vice President. PAUL DURWOOD ANTHONY FFA 1,2,3.4 Band 1 Business Club 3,4 Library Club 3 LEON COOK FFA 1,2,3,4 Business Club 4 SENIORS JERRY CROXTON Band 1, 2, 3,4, Lieutenant 1,2,3,4, First Clarinet Soloist 1,2, 3,4 Hi-Y 1,2,3 Dramatics Club 3 Music Festival Soloist Superior Rating Glee Club 1 All State Band 1, 2,3 Halloween Minstrel BOBBY CURLEE FFA 1,2,3,4, Vice President 4 Hi-Y 1,2 Business Club 3,4 Parliamentarian 4 Fire Marshal 3 Science Club 1 Smile King 1 JIMMY FOSTER Science Club 1 Safety Patrol Captain 1 Glee Club 1 Hi-Y 2,3 Band 2,3,4 Library Club 2, 3, President 2, 3 Business Club 3,4 Business Manager of Pioneer 3 Georgia Junior Academy of Science 3 SENIORS JEANETTE HARBUCK Glee Club 1 Beta Club 4 Business Club 3 Library Club 3 Office Assistant 3 FHA 1,2. 3,4 DONALD HIGHNOTE FFA 1.2, 3.4 Basketball Team 1,2, 3,4 Hi-Y SHIRLEY HENDRICKS FHA 1,2 Class Reporter 2 Beta Club 3,4; Scrapbook Editor 4 Business Club 4 Pioneer Staff 4 Snapshot Editor of Annual 4 Carnival Queen 4 SENIORS CUFF HOLUS Class President 3,4 Class Representative 1 Beta Club 3,4, President 4 Varsity Basketball 1,2,3,4, Captain 4 Band 2, 3,4 Business Manager of Annual 4 Hi-Y 1,2,3, Secretary 2 Future Business Leaders of America 4 Science Club 3, Treasurer 3 M Club 2 Glee Club 1 Honorable Mention in Science Fair 3 Student of the Week 4 KATHLEEN JORDAN Science Club 1 Carnival Queen 2 Beta Club 3,4; Scrapbook Editor 4 Grades Editor on Annual Staff 4 Grammar School Reporter on Pioneer 4 Business Club 4 FAYE MCALLISTER Glee Club 1 Smile Queen 1 M Club 2 Carnival Queen 2 Basketball 2 Class President 2 Room Representative 3 Cheerleader 4 Class Treasurer 3,4 FFA Chapter Sweetheart 4 SENIORS JEANETTE OWENS FHA 1,2,3,4, Historian 2, Reporter 3, President 4, State Degree 4 Beta Club 3,4, Secretary 4 Business Club 3; Scrapbook Editor 3 Library Club 3 Room Representative 2,4 Office Assistant 3,4 Activities Editor of Annual 4 FRANK POWELL FFA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3,4 Hi-Y 1,2 Basketball Team 1,2 Room Representative 2,4 Business Club 4 Class President 1, 3 Beta Club 3,4; Pin Inspector 4 Vistan Staff 4 Pioneer Staff 4 Fire Marshal 3 BENNY PIKE Hi-Y 1,2,3 Dramatics Club 1 Class President 2 Class Vice President 3,4 Beta Club 3,4, Vice President 4 Band 3,4 Vocabee Contest 3 Snapshot Editor of Annual 4 Halloween Minstrel 1 SENIORS STOUT POWELL FFA 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4 Hi-Y 1, 2 Basketball Manager 2 Library Club 3 Business Club 3,4 Room Representative 3 ELAINE ROBERTS FHA 1,2; Finance Chairman 2 Glee Club 1,2 Class Secretary 2,3,4 Carnival Queen 1 Basketball 2,3,4; Team Co-Captain 4 Class Treasurer 1 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Reporter 2, 3 Library Club 3 Business Club 4 Pioneer Staff 4 Room Representative 3 ABB PRESTON FFA 1,2, 3.4; Sentinel 4 Hi-Y 1,2 Class Vice President 2 Fire Inspector 3 SENIORS CATHERINE SIMMONS FHA 1,2, 3,4 Beta Club 3,4; Program Chairman 4 Calendar Editor of Annual Staff 4 Perfect Attendance 1 EARL STUBBS FFA 1.2, 3,4 School Safety Patrol 1 ARLENE TYLER FHA 1,2; Treasurer 2 Class Reporter 3 Beta Club 3,4; Reporter 4 Carnival Queen 3 Business Club 4 Editor-in-Chief of The Vistan 4 Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Pioneer 3,4 Manager of Girls’ Basketball Team 4 Courtesy Queen 3 SENIORS BOBBY WELCH FFA 1,2, 3,4; President 3,4 Basketball Team 1 Hi-Y 1,2 Library Club 3 Class Secretary 2 Master of Ceremonies at FFA - FHA Banquet 3 HELENA WILLIAMS Band 2, 3,4; Drum Majorette 3,4 Class Reporter 1,4 Class Secretary 3 To The Class Of 1957: The time is not far off when you will be leaving the halls of Marion County High School as graduates and citizens. You will serve as personal ambassadors for the school wherever you go. May you serve it well as it has served you well. Others may come and others may go, but there will never be another class of 1957. That is your exclusive place in the history of this school. All of the fac- ulty join me in wishing you happiness and success in whatever paths you choose to follow throughout life. Co. C, J'VjaJPvicC - W. C. Mathews HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1956-57 Ten members of the 1956-57 Senior Class have attended school all twelve years in Marion County High School. They are Cliff Hollis, Jerry Croxton, Fay McAllister, Kathleen Jordan, Helena Williams, Bobby Curlee, Jeanette Owens, Stout Powell, Leon Cook, and Donald Highnote. In 1953-54, we were Freshmen, with Mr. Burch Haynes and Miss Dorris Callahan as sponsors. There were thirty-eight students in the class. Bobby Cur- lee and Fay McAllister were elected King and Queen of Smile Week. Abb Preston and Janice Crawley were King and Queen at the Halloween Carnival. We had many pupils in Glee Club, Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y, and the various clubs and organizations. We became Sophomores in 1954-55 under the continued sponsorship of Mr. Haynes and Miss Callahan with forty pupils in the class. Our class presidents were Fay McAllister and Benny Pike. Five students of our class were on the bas- ketball teams. They were Cliff Hollis, Frank Powell, Bobby Welch, Donald Highnote, and Fay McAlister. We were represented by Burt Roberts and Kath- leen Jordan at the Halloween Carnival. Bobby Welch won a trip to Purdue Uni- versity through F.F.A. In the fall of 1955-56 twenty-seven Juniors entered school, sponsored by Miss Evie White and Miss Dorris Callahan. Three of these pupils, Geraldine Bryan, Oliver Wilson, and Gene Smith moved away, leaving our number at twenty-four. This year Benny Pike entered the Vocabee” Contest. Donald Highnote and Arlene Tyler were King and Queen at the Halloween Carnival. The main event of this year for us was the Junior-Senior Prom-Dance, held in April in the gymnasium. The theme was Hitch Your Wagon to a Star. All of us thrilled to the orchestra under a canopy of blue studded with silver stars. The beginning of the 1956-57 school term found our number reduced to twenty-three. Our activities for the year were directed by Mr. B. G. Moores, Mr. George McGlaun, and Mr. W. C. Mathews. We have worked hard to raise the necessary funds to make the annual class trip to Washington, D. C. Our projects have been: selling magazines, selling Christmas cards, cooperat- ing with the Lion's Club in getting up the Birthday Calendar, running the con- cession booth at the ballgames. and sponsoring dances. As our Senior year goes into the last semester, we have almost reached the goal in financing this trip. Other noteworthy events in our lives are: the marriage of Stout Powell to Shir- ley Hall, Ellen Harbuck's move to Florida and return, Cliff Hollis' and Elaine Roberts' excellent scoring in the ballgames, Jerry Croxton's high placing in the All-State Band at the Music Festival held in Athens on January 5th, Fay Mc- Allister's being chosen as F.F.A. Chapter Sweetheart, and Fay McAllister's and Helena Williams' contribution as cheerleaders this year. We, the class of '57, sincerely appreciate the opportunities, instruction, and fun we have had at MCHS and shall love her more dearly as the years go by. HyrvvVb f ro ttu 9 56 P torn, - Dd-rx. t 6 Bet-d, In.it lit'u)i Nov. i, l« JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS, left to right: Mike Murray, President; Judy Goodroe, Reporter; Mary Joyce McMickle, Secretary; Carolyn Watts, Treasurer; Ralph Wells, Vice President. JUNIORS JIMMY CURLEE PAULINE DOBBS EDITH FRENCH JUNIORS DOROTHY GOODROE JUDY GOODROE PATRICIA HALL MARY HELMS WAYNE JERNIGAN RICHARD JONES ROLAND JORDAN KAREN KEARBY RICHARD KEARBY JUNIORS MARTHA KENNEDY GAYLE McCORKLE JUANITA McCORKLE RENA McCORKLE MARY JOYCE McMICKLE STOUT McMICKLE MIKE MURRAY JOANNA OWENS UNWOOD PIKE KM6K soon SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS, left to right: Stella Bond, Reporter; Donald Wells, Secretary and Treasurer; Dicky Goodroe, President; Boyce Miller, Vice President; Jo Ann Benson, Reporter. SOPHOMORES Jo Ann Benson Stella Bond Gene Brown SOPHOMORES Sue Cannon Larry Chapman Sara Ann Chapman Gail Crozier Kay Duke Joel Fisher Shirley Foster Annie Rose Fuller Vernie Mae Fuller SOPHOMORES Jack Gloss Dicky Goodroe Bemice Grier Shirley Hall Mary Neil Harbuck Earl Hazel Frank Hendricks D. P. Henson Ann Hogg Laveme Icard Judith Jones SOPHOMORES Peggy Jones Donnie McAllister Elmo McAllister Boyce Miller Peggy Moore Edward Moulton Billy Mack Powell Jacqueline Powell Gail Roberts SOPHOMORES Jimmy Roberts Iralu Robinson Vera Robinson Sharon Snider Jane Spinks Sherry Rush Tommy Stewart Lannie Studdard Wesley Weaver William Weaver Douglas Webb Donald Wells iHoiviouAispoeiuoew' WSSZ! OFFICERS of 9-L: Left to right: Mary Jo Brady, Secretary; Sybil Phillips, Treasurer; Butch McMickle, Vice President; Jane Wells, Reporter; Barbara Powell. President, Annette Anthony Doyle Anthony D. C. Barrett Arthur Boyette Mary Jo Brady Earl Brannon Johnny Brown Arthur Jay Bullock Hamer Cannon Dewey Carter Charles Clements Tommy Chapman Annette Daniel Faye Daniel Clyde Grimsley Billy Harbuck OFFICERS of 9-Mc: Left to right: Bill Tom Wooldridge, Presi- dent; Jerry Henson, Vice President; Arthur Boyette. Secretary and Treasurer; Priscilla Wells, Reporter; Rocky Wade, Program Chairman. Jimmy Harbuck Jerry Henson Frances Hodge 'Donald Jordan Larry Joyner Amos Kemp Jettie Sue Kemp Bobby McCorkle Cecil (Butch) McMickle Albena Mathews Thomas Mathews Lucile O ’Hearn Annie John Phillips Sybil Phillips Gary Pike Barbara Powell FRESHMEN Joyce Simmons Mark Snider Cary Scott Wayne Thompson Doris Thornton Waymon Tyler Betty Underwood Grady Underwood Glenda Veal Rocky Wade Edward Weaver Carolyn Welch Karen Welch Nell Welch Bobby Wells Jane Wells Priscilla Wells Bill Tom Wooldridge Jack Wyrick Ann Youngblood Officere of 8B: Gary Watson, President; Lanier Roberts, Vice President; Carolyn Smith and Sally Lowe, Re- porters; Gloria McCorkle, Secretary and Treasurer. Clayton Ammons Wendell Blythe Bernice Brown Doxy Bryan Buster Burgin Mike Crozier Benny Curlee Carolyn Davis Jimmy Eason Billy Forsyth Nellie Fuller Henrietta Gloss Margie Gloss Annette Goodroe George Goodroe Betty Grimsley Officers of 8L: Loxi Wells, Secretary, Treasurer and Reporter; Brenda Powell, President; Carolyn Davis, Vice President. Clide Grier Bessie Hale Judith Halley Wayne Harbuck Mariola Hart Ellen Helms Jimmy Hogg Sara Ann Isom Otis Johnson Sue Jones Jack Kennedy Sally Lowe Wiley McAllister Gloria McCorkle Susanne Moss Kenneth O'Hearn EIGHTH GRADE Sandra Owens Carol Jane Pike Arthur Powell Beverly Powell Brenda Powell Lanier Roberts Doris Robinson Marlene Sanders Sam Singleton Carolyn Smith Charles Snider Joyce Spinks Ripley Stamper Frank Turner Patsy Ann Turner Robert Tyner Larry Joe Underwood Gary Watson Karl Weinmeister Jean Webb Clarence Welch Jimmy Welch Loxi Wells Chap Williams Ruble Youngblood BASKETBALL GIRLS Gayle McCorkle, Scorekeeper; Mr. George McGlaun, Coach; Arlene Tyler. Manager; Priscilla Wells, Ann Hogg, Joanna Owens, Gail Roberts, Nell Welch, Elaine Roberts, Dorothy Goodroe, Gayle Youngblood, Jaunita Welch, Carolyn Watts, Mary Nell-Harbuck, Patricia Hall. BASKETBALL BOYS Back row: Coach George McGlaun, Donald Wells, Mike Murray, Jimmy Roberts, Boyce Mil- ler, Donald Highnote, Roland Jordan, Wayne Thompson, Donnie McAllister, Manager. Front row; Tommy Stewart, Joel Fisher, Stout McMickle, Cliff Hollis, Rocky Wade. MCHS - - 43 Ellaville - 35 MCHS - - 78 Ellaville - 20 MCHS - - 36 Cusseta • - 37 MCHS - - 42 Cusseta MCHS - - 36 Talbot County - -42 MCHS - - 59 T albot County - -48 MCHS - - 29 Plains - - - - - - - 32 MCHS - - 52 Plains - - - - ■ - - 55 MCHS - - 31 Vienna - 63 MCHS - - 35 Vienna - - - - - Ill MCHS - - 46 Butler - - - - • - - 39 MCHS - - 53 Butler ■ • - 63 MCHS - - 47 Roberta . - 4i MCHS - - 30 Roberta - - - - - 57 MCHS - - 31 Talbot County - -29 MCHS - - 51 Talbot County - -52 MCHS - - 32 Roberta • - 51 MCHS - - 43 Roberta - - - - - 65 MCHS - - 43 Warner Robins - - 49 MCHS - - 56 Warner Robins - - 63 MCHS - - 27 Vienna - 50 MCHS - - 60 Perry - - - - - - 45 MCHS - - 61 Cuthbert - - - - -73 MCHS - - 61 Vienna - - - - - 88 MCHS - - 31 Harris County ■ • - 30 MCHS - - 48 Cuthbert - -65 MCHS - - 60 Plains - - - - « • - 41 MCHS - - 51 Harris County - . - 44 MCHS - - 62 Richland - - - - -27 MCHS - - 50 Plains • - 84 MCHS - - 56 Cusseta - 42 MCHS - - 41 Richland - - - - -45 MCHS - - 47 Lumpkin - 39 MCHS - - 64 Cusseta - - - - - 52 MCHS - - 42 Oglethorpe - - - 52 MCHS - - 68 Lumpkin - - - - -50 MCHS - - 26 Harris County ■ - - 34 MCHS - - 64 Oglethorpe - - - 60 MCHS - - 40 Cuthbert - 59 MCHS - - 40 Harris County - • - 59 MCHS - - 37 Terrell County - 44 MCHS - - 71 Cuthbert - - - - -60 MCHS - - 39 Ellaville - 27 MCHS - - 85 Terrell County - -47 MCHS - - 44 Oglethorpe - - - 50 MCHS - - 87 Ellaville - -37 MCHS - - 38 Lumpkin - - - - 36 MCHS - - 45 Oglethorpe - - - 46 MCHS - - 43 Warner Robins - - 61 MCHS - - 47 Lumpkin - 64 MCHS - - 28 Butler • - 33 MCHS - - 46 Warner Robins - - 81 MCHS - - 49 Terrell County - 46 MCHS - - 39 Butler - . - 44 MCHS - - 45 Richland - — - 39 MCHS - - 55 Terrell County - 42 MCHS - - 41 Perry - 48 MCHS - - 67 Richland - - - - 52 MCHS - 1149 Opponents - - -1201 MCHS -1629 Opponents - - 1693 HIGH POINT GIRL HIGH POINT BOY Dorothy Goodroe - 458 points Cliff Hollis - 406 points STAFF OF “THE VISTAN” Standing: Catherine Simmons, Calendar Editor; Cliff Hollis, Business Manager; Benny Pike, Snapshot Editor; Abb Preston, Historian. Seated: Kathleen Jordan, Grades Editor; Shirley Hend- ricks, Snapshot Editor; Arlene Tyler, Editor-in-Chief; Jeanette Owens, Activities Editor; Frank Powell, Sports Editor. LIBRARY CLUB OFFICERS: Martha Jean Kennedy, President; Richard Kearbey, Vice President; Karen Kearbey. Secretary; Martha Powell, Treasurer; Joanna Owens, Reporter; Mrs. Marian McGlaun, Sponsor. BETA CLUB MRS. LOUISE LOWE CUFF HOLUS LET US LEAD by SERVING OTHERS Top row: Benny Pike, Vice President; Jeanette Owens, Secretary-Treasurer; Arlene Tyler, Reporter; Catherine Simmons, Program Chairman; Shirley Hendricks and Kathleen Jordan, Scrapbook Editors. Second row: Frank Powell, Pin Inspector; Jeanette Harbuck, Abb Preston. Pauline Dobbs, Edith French, Dorothy Goodroe. Third row: Judy Goodroe, Pat Hall, Roland Jordan, Richard Kearby, Gayle McCorkle, Juanita McCorkle. Last row: Rena McCorkle, Mary Joyce McMickle, Mike Murray, Elmer Underwood, Juanita Welch, Gayle Youngblood. MARION COUNTY SCHOOL BAND PIANO PUPILS CHEERLEADERS Mary Joyce McMickle, Helena Williams, Edith French, Juanita McCorkle, Fay McAllister, Emmelette Taylor. MAJORETTES Helena Williams, Jo Ann Benson, Kay Duke, Iralu Robinson, Judy Goodroe, Mary Joyce McMickle. ■ r m ROOM REPRESENTATIVES Standing: Sam Singleton, 8L; Karl Weinmeister, 8B; Lucile O'Heam, 9Mc; Mariola Hart, 8B; Ellen Helms, 8L; Frank Powell, 12; Albena Mathews, 9Mc; Mary Jo Brady, 9L; Jeannette Owens, 12; Sherry Rush, 10W; Barbara Powell, 9L; Boyce Miller, IOC; Dicky Goodroe, IOC; Iralu Robinson, 10W. Sitting: Dorothy Goodroe, 11; Mr. Mathews, Principal; Wayne Jernigan, 11. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Officers: Gayle McCorkle, President; Juanita Welch, Vice President; Rena McCorkle, Secretary; Dorothy Goodroe, Reporter; Gayle Youngblood, Scrapbook Editor; Miss Evie White, Sponsor. Volume XXI published by the MARION COUNTY BUSINESS CLUB, Marion County F. F. A. Officers: Standing, Donald Wells, Reporter; Stout Powell, Treasurer; Bobby Curlee, Vice President; Bobby Welch, Pres- ident; Frank Powell Secretary; Abb Preston, Sentinel. Sitting: Arthur Boyette, Assistant Reporter; Wayne Jernigan, Assistant Treasurer; Donald Highnote, Second Vice President; Horace Snider, Assistant Secretary; Donnie McAllister, Assistant Sentinel. Officers: Glenda Veal, Parliamentarian; Nell Welch, Historian; Rena McCorkle, Secretary; Lucile O’Hearn, Projects Chairman; Gayle McCorkle, Treasurer; Dorothy Goodroe, Recreation Chair- man; Pauline Dobbs, Vice President; Mary Jo Brady, Membership Chairman; Edith French, President; Juanita McCorkle, Reporter; Mary Joyce McMickle, Degree Chairman; Barbara Powell, Fi- nance Chairman. F. H. A. t_V t I H LUNCHROOM WORKERS Standing: Mrs. Paxalee Chapman, Mrs. Annie Parker, Supervisor; Mrs. Bernice Bearden. Seated: Mrs. Bessie Moore, Mrs. Ethel Wiggins, Mrs. Myrtice Rigsby, Mrs. Julia Dillard. BUS DRIVERS Front row: M. C. Johnson, Mechanic; Woodroe Hendricks, Oakland and Juniper; Johnnie Brown, Five Points; Herman Goodroe, Brantley; Fred Chapman, B.R.I. Standing: Lester Grimsley, Oak- land and Juniper; Bruce Jones, Brantley and Parade Springs; Carol Rush, Oakland and Juniper; Andrew Chalkley, Doyle and Draneville; Daniel Welch, Draneville; Julius McAlister, Pineville; Jabez McCorkle, Tazewell. F. F. A. - F. H. A Peggy Mathis, F.H.A. State Vice President of District I. Mr. T. G. Walters, State Supervisor Ag. Ed., Mr. Clarke Duncan, Member of State Board of Ed. Rep.; Tic” Forres- ter, Member of Congress; Whaylan Chenny, F.F.A. State Secretary 1956-57. Mary Jo Brady - Mary Joyce McMickle PROJECT Dorothy Goodroe - Frank Powell Miss Betty McCorkle WHO’S MOST BEAUTIFUL - MOST HANDSOME Helena Williams - Bobby Curlee BEST STUDENTS Kathleen Jordan - Cliff Hollis - Jeanette Owens WHO BEST ALL ROUND Helena Williams - Cliff Hollis WITTIEST Jerry Croxton - Elaine Roberts MOST POPULAR Helena Williams Bobby Curlee WHO’S MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Helena Williams Cliff Hollis WE WELCOME YOUR ACCOUNT BUENA VISTA LOAN SAVINGS BANK Each Account Insured for $ 10,000.00 Members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Buena Vista , Georgia Fresh Meats and Vegetables Lowest Prices SUWANNEE STORE Groceries Delivered Phone MI-9-3324 You Are Always Welcome Buena Vista, Georgia JOE BENSON DRY GOODS Friedman Shelby Shoes Variety Merchandise - Furniture Phone MI-9-2023 Buena Vista, Georgia SMITH APPLIANCE CO. WOOLDRIDGE G.E. and Zenith DRUG STORE Radio and TV Repair Phone MI-9-2045 Tazewell, Georgia Buena Vista, Georgia Phone MI-9-2110 Standing: Mrs. Louise Lowe, Sponsor. New members: Edith French, Mary Joyce McMickle, Judy Goodroe, Dorothy Goodroe, Rena McCorkle, Patricia Hall, Pauline Dobbs, Abb Preston, Gayle McCorkle, Elmer Underwood, Gayle Youngblood, Mike Murray, Jaunita McCorkle. Seated: Shirley Hendricks, Arlene Tyler, Jeanette Owens. Frank Powell, Cliff Hollis, Benny Pike. Cath- erine Simmons, Kathleen Jordan. BETA INITIATION - FORMAL AND INFORMAL Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1957 G. A. TYE AND SONS BUILDING MATERIALS Americus, Georgia Americus, Georgia Compliments of GLOVER GROCERY CO. Americus, Georgia Twinida Flour - Ida Home Flour GAMMAGE PRINT SHOP Office and School Supplies Printing and Engraving Americus, Georgia Gatewood's FLOWER SHOP Americus, Georgia Flowers for All Occasions Florist-Telegraph-Delivery Member SOUTHERN BURIAL VAULT CO. Specialized Service to Funeral Directors Grave Vaults, Flower Pots, Urns and Vases, Lawn and ParkBenches Concrete Construction Phones 3521 - 2465 JOHN M. POPE Americus, Georgia Compliments of Americus, Georgia Compliments of AMERICUS PROVISION CO. J.T. STUDSTILL Phone 2735 - 2736 Americus, Georgia Meat Packers Sumter Belle Brand HALLOWEEN COURT Front row: Mark Helms, Annell Powell, Seventh Grade; Gayle Youngblood, Ralph Wells, Eleventh Grade; Sam Singleton - King, Beverly Powell - Queen, Eighth Grade; Bobby Curlee, Shirley Hendricks, Twelfth Grade; Mary Nell Harbuck, Joel Fisher, Tenth Grade. Back row: Jon Hair - Prince, Connie Henson - Princess, Second Grade; Mark Croxton, Linda Sue Anthony, Third Grade; Brick Wells, Karen Kemp, Sixth Grade; Elaine Johnson, Sims Benson, Fourth Grade; Joyce McCorkle, Wimbrick Cook, Fifth Grade; Diane Henson, Gray Murry, First Grade. HALLOWEEN COSTUMES HIGH NOTE JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIR All Work Guaranteed C.D.WEBB GROCERIES AND GARDEN SEEDS MI-9-2223 Buena Vista, Georgia Emerson Truetone T elevision Wizard Appliances R. M. HAIR, Owner Buena Vista, Georgia Phone MI-9-3221 SUMTER LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION, INC. A Co-operative Non-profit Organization Only 2 l 2% Sale Commiss ion Phone MI-9-2256 Buena Vista, Georgia Compliments of E.R WELLS GROCERY Buena Vista, Georgia Your Business Appreciated FRIENDSHIP MACHINE SHOP J. C. CARTER General Machine Repairing Electric and Acetylene Welding Radiator Flushing Lawn Mower Repairing Sale Every Thursday 1:00 P. M. Americus, Georgia WIGHT MOTOR COMPANY Dependable Service Phone: MI-9-3276 Buena Vista, Georgia Phone 3161 Americus, Georgia (On Friendship Road) TOM'S GULF SERVICE Buena Vista, Georgia Try Our 4-Minute Service CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1956-1957 August 27-August 31; Pre-School Week for teachers. New members of the faculty are: Mr. W. C. Mathews, Princi- pal; Miss Josephine Lovelace, Science; Mrs. Marian Mc- Glaun, Librarian; Mrs. Ruby Benson, Eighth Grade; Mr. Jack Rish, Young Adult Teacher in Agriculture. Teachers visit in homes of pupils during the week. August 31: Registration Day for the whole school. 215 pupils register in high school; 413 register in grammer school. September 3: We have a holiday from our labor. September 4: First full day of school. Lunchroom opens under the supervision of Mrs. John Parker. September 5: School insurance is sold. Classes elect officers during home room period. ayniamnal September 6: F.F.A. and F.H.A. hold first meetings of the year. September 7: Cheerleaders elected in chapel. They are: Helena Williams, Faye McAllister, Emily Taylor, Mary Joyce Mc- Mickle, Edith French, and Juanita McCorkle. September 12: Business Club elects Pioneer Staff. September 13: Beta Club holds tapping ceremony in chapel. Fifteen Juniors and one Senior are chosen for membership. September 14: Seniors sponsor Canine Review. September 19: Senior Betas go to Columbus and Americus to solicit ads for the annual. September 20: Band presents concert in full dress in chapel. F.F.A. and F.H.A hold meeting. September 24: Seniors begin sale of Birthday Calendars. September 26: Individual pictures made for the annual. Beta Club holds first meeting meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Louise Lowe, Sponsor. September 28: Senior Dance at American Legion Home. Business Club holds meeting. Safety Around the Farm presented by F.F.A. in chapel. MALONE OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY We Are Always Happy to Serve You! 107 lZth Street Telephone 2-2513 Columbus, Georgia We Are as Near as Your Telephone - Call Us Collect. Compliments of IN COLUMBUS ITS Davison's OF DIXIE The South’s First Family of Department Stores Columbus, Georgia Compliments of LUMMUS COTTON GIN CO. Columbus, Georgia MILLER-TAYLOR Shoes - Hosiery - Bags 1237 Broadway Columbus, Georgia CLAENDAR - continued October 3: Seniors begin sale of magazines. October 4: Seniors receive rings. High school has singing chapel. Rev. Fisher gives devotional. P.T.A. holds night meeting. Mr. Roswell Hair is the speaker of the evening. First edition of the Pioneer comes out. OCTOUKIF October 7: Band Parents sell Sunday dinner in the lunchroom. Band Concert follows. October 8: Chattahoochee Valley Fair in Columbus. Booth prepared by F.F.A. and F.H.A. wins fourth place. Marion County F.F.A. boys walk away with two championships: Elmo McAllister has Grand Champion Boar; Tommy Stewart has Grand Champion Gilt. October 9: Band plays in chapel of Georgia South- western College, Americus, Georgia. October 10: First six weeks tests begin. October 16: Pep rally in chapel. First ball games of the season inEllaville. M.C.H.S. wins both games. October 17: Beta Club meets at the home of the president. Cliff Hollis. October 19: MCHS loses two ball games to Cusseta. October 22: Junior Betas accompany Cliff Hollis to Columbus to finish soliciting ads. October 23: MCHS wins two home games from Talbotton. Betas vote to invite Jeanette Harbuck to become a member. October 25: Halloween Carnival held in the gymnasium. $762.14 was cleared for the P.T.A. project, playground equipment. Talent show in the auditorium is a big success. New feature - Band followed by scores of little children march up town to advertise the Carni- val. October 27: F.F.A. and F.H.A. hold executive meetings. October 30: Queer creatures in our halls! Betas informally initiate the pledges. MCHS loses two games to Plains at home E. N. MURRAY, Owner V. P. BELK, Manager MARION COUNTY FEED SEED STORE Buena Vista, Georgia Phone Midway 9“2241 JIM DANDY Feeds for Poultry and Livestock SI EVENS LOWE Buena Vista, Georgia THEATRE “Always a Good Show, Often a Great One.” “Everything in Building” Dial 2717 Visit Our Snack Bar Americus, Georgia A.COHEN ss. SON 217 W. Lamar Street Americus, Georgia Compliments of HOLLIS FEED COMPANY Purina Chows Buena Vista, Georgia Compliments of Compliments of McCLUNG DENT RADIO TV SERVICE POULTRY COMPANY P. O. Box 1725 Buena Vista, Georgia Phone MI-9-2412 Buena Vista, Georgia RELIABLE GAS COMPANY Buena Vista, Georgia Telephone MI-9-3287 W. H. VAN L.ANDINGHAM, Chairman of the Board E. C. STEVENS, JIMMY NESMITH Vice President President T. W. HOLLIS Vice President CLARKE W. DUNCAN Compliments of , Secretary and Treasurer Compliments of MARION DRUG F.E. COMRANV HARBUCK Phone MI-9-3254 Buena Vista, Georgia MERCHANT Putnam, Georgia CALENDAR - (continued) after chapel. November 1: Beta Club formal initiation. Program in chapel. Seventeen new members take pledge and receive member- ship cards and pins. Business Club and Library Club meet November 2: No school for pupils. Teachers attend District Meeting of G.E.A. in Columbus. MCHS teams suffer crushing defeat at the hands of the Vienna teams in Vienna. November 6: Group pictures, senior pictures, and re-takes are made for the annual. MCHS splits ball games with Butler. November 8: Business Club has installation of officers in chapel. November 9: Roberta comes to MCHS for two games. Seniors sponsor Sock-Hop after the game. November 10: F.H.A. District Meeting in Albany. November 13: Officers and advisor of Library Club attend meeting in Richland. Girls win and boys lose ball game in Talbotton. November 14: Beta Club meets in the Home Economics Department. Annual is dedicated. (Deep secret - shhhl) November 16; Pioneer comes out. Ball teams play in Roberta. Band Parents sponsor a dance at the Legion Home. November 18: Band Parents sponsor barbecued chicken dinner. Band gives concert in the auditorium. November 20: Ball games with Warner Robins. November 22-23: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS November 23: Band marches in Christmas Parade in Macon. Seniors sponsor Square Dance in gym. November 24: BIG NEWS - Boys defeat Perry boys in basket- ball. Band marches in Columbus Christmas Parade. November 29: Seniors sponsor Accordian Duo - lose only $.25. Band marches in Christmas Parade in Montezuma. November 15: F.H.A. presents the chapel program. Mock television show. F.H.A. and F.F.A. hold meetings after the program. Compliments of Buena Vista, Georgia HAGLER'S GROCERY Groceries and Fresh Meats Phone MI-9-3022 Buena Vista, Georgia For a Low Rate Insurance See Your State Farm Agent E.Vsy. Pertly Phone MI-9-3044 Buena Vista, Georgia CH AS. M. CLEMENTS H.S PAP KER. Buena Vista, Georgia SHOE STORE Clements Hardware Co. Phone MI-9-3243 Peter's Shoes Clements Funeral Home Buena Vista, Georgia Phone MI-9-2478 MILK - ICC C12CAM Good - and Good For You Columbus, Georgia Headquarters for High School Clothes HOFF LIN X GREENTREE BOY’S SHOP Columbus, Georgia Compliments of COLUMBUS OPTICAL DISPENSARY 1307 Broadway Columbus, Georgia Columbus, Georgia A (jrcat flame in Clothing SCHWQBULI SUITS THE SOUTH’ IF IT S COOD FOOD YOU WANT MARVIN S CAFE Buena Vista, Georgia GENERAL MERCHANDISE Groceries Phone MI-9-3103 Draneville, Georgia HURRY to WELLS AND WELCH DEPARTMENT STORE for Extra Savings Jrop: MARY WELLS DORIS WELCH Compliments of MILLER'S READY-TO-WEAR Buena Vista, Georgia Buena Vista, Georgia STUDENT OF THE WEEK CUFF HOLLIS DONALD WELLS DOROTHY GOODROE FRANK POWELL BOYCE MILLER MARY JOYCE McMICKLE DICKY GOODROE RALPH WELLS Selecting a Student of the Week” was begun this year in Marion County High School. Each week the room representatives choose one student who has made a special contribution in his school work or in extracurricular activities. This student is then honored for one week. These pupils above are the first nine so chosen. We regret that we will be unable to recognize those who will be chosen after the annual goes to press. Compliments of CHEEK - BICKERSTAFF CHEVROLET COMPANY Dependable Service, Parts, and Accessories Delco Batteries - Tires - Tubes Guaranteed Used Cars - Easy Terms “It’s a Pleasure to Serve You” _Phone: MI-9-3265_ Kirven's Columbus, Georgia “Owned and Managed in the Chattahoochee Since 1876” jf Please Your Best Girl Flowers and Gifts F rom ALLEN 'S FLOWER AND GIFT SHOP Butler, Georgia Compliments of COLUMBUS FENDER BODY WORKS 1420-22 First Avenue Columbus, Georgia Compliments of COLUMBUS COLUMBUS TRACTOR TILE AND MARBLE Sc MACHINERY CO. WORKS Terrazzo and Marble Large Selection Modern Sanitary Bathroom Tile Farm Equipment Tel. 2-7022 Columbus, Georgia Columbus, Georgia G.M. TAMBURINI, Owner CAMP CONCRETE PRODUCTS COMPANY Concrete Pipe - Ready Mixed Concrete Dial FA-L-8823 Columbus, Georgia Andrews Road CAMP-BLOX, i (. Concrete Block - Lightweight, Red Rock, or Stone Dial FA-3-7357 6th Ave. at 5th St. Compliments of Compliments of CRAIG'S BICKERSTAFF BAKERY INC. CLAY PRODUCTS COMPANY Columbus, Georgia Columbus, Georgia Compliments of BUY Good Fresh Colonial Bread at PHILIPS Your Favorite Grocery Today HARDWARE SUPPLY COMPANY COLONIAL Wholesale Hardware and Mill Supplies BAKING COMPANY 1038 - 13th St., Columbus, Ga. Columbus, Georgia ‘‘Where Visitors Are Always Welcome” COLUMBUS STORE EQUIPMENT CO. Authorized Distributors for Hobart Food Machines TOM PH 1 LLI PS Victor Adding Machines McCray Refrigerators FLOOR COVERING COMPANY McCaskey Cash Registers Phone-2-7343 Sales, Service, and Supplies 511 - 11th St. 1101 - 6th Ave. Columbus, Georgia Phone: 3-5691 Columbus, Ga. iTftMMmUHI CALENDAR - continued December 4: MCHS loses two games to Cuthbert. Seniors serve Christmas dinner to Lion's Club and guests. 5: The Vistan staff holds Work Night. 7: The teams win two games from Harris County 12: Beta Club meets at the home of Mike Murray. Program centers around Christmas customs in other lands. Group enjoys singing carols. Mother-Daughter, Father-Son Banquet held by F.F. A. and F.H. A. Rep. E. L. For- rester is the principal speaker of the evening. December 14: Basketball teams split games in Richland. December 15: Teams win two games from Cusseta. 18: Grade Mothers give parties to all rooms in grammar school and high MCHS wins two home games from Lumpkin. School out for Christmas January 2: School reopens after Christmas holidays. January 3: P.T.A. appoints committee to request fluoridation of city water. Program on Home Safety presented by F.H. A. girls and Bobby Welch. High school elects Who's Who for the annual. January 17: F.F.A. and F.H. A. elect Valentine King and Queen - to be announced at the Valentine Dance. January 18: School dismissed at 2:30 so teachers may hear discussion on Social Security. Teams win two games over EUaville. January 23: Two automobile wrecks involving Marion County students occur after band practice. Nine pupils injured - Ellen Harbuck and Benny Pike, seriously. January 24: F.F. A. presents Sergeant White in program on Safety on the Highway. (A day too late I) School patrol appointed. January 29: F.F. A. members, accompanied by Mr. Moss, Mr. Mathews, and Mr. Rish make a conducted tour through Well's Dairies in Columbus. January 30: Mr. B.R.B. Davis talks to the Seniors about the rehabilitation program available to eligible Seniors. holidays. December December December December school. January 31; Miss Lancaster's home room presents playlet in chapel. Quality Tells the Product Is Visit Our Modern Dairy Bar Buena Vista, Georgia Compliments of STEVE'S BARBER SHOP Buena Vista, Georgia Compliments of DR. HAROLD CLAVTON OPTOMETRIST Americus, Georgia CLEMENTS AND WELLS GENERAL MERCHANDISE Dry Goods Ready-to- Wear Fresh Meats Groceries Phone MI-9-2012 Buena Vista, Georgia THWEATT AND SON FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture Reproduced - Upholstered Refinished - Repaired Phone: 3-4871 1118 - Fourth Ave. Columbus, Georgia SOUTH'S FAVORITE! HUSH PUPPIES made with famous EELBECK HUSH PUPPY MIX Columbus, Georgia Compliments of E.L. JORDAN GROCERY Buena Vista, Georgia Kathleen Jo rd 4TL d.t $chooL L UtCT� Cliff Ruckcd OLDSMOBILE, INC. � oo sth Avr. 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WELLS, Agent CALENDAR - concluded February 14: F.F.A. and F.H. A. Dance. Bobby Cur lee and Pauline Phone MI-9-3103 Draneville, Georgia Dobbs crowned as Valentine King and Queen. Note: The annual goes to press on this date. All dates and activities from this date are tentative and subject to change. February 18-20 Boys participate in District Basketball Tournament in Dawson. February 25-27: Girls Basketball Tournament in Cuthbert. March 4-5: Band plays in Regional Band Festival in Columbus. March 15-17: Beta attend State Convention in Atlanta. Mrs. Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Mathews, and Mr. and Mrs. Benson accompany them. March 21-22: SPRING HOLIDAYS. Mr. Mathews and Mrs. Irene Benson are delegates to the State Convention of the Georgia Education Association held in Atlanta. April 21-25: Seniors make their annual spring pilgrimage to the nation’s capital, Washington, D. C. Mr. Moores and Mrs. T. W. Hollis, Jr. chaperon this trip. April 26; Band plays in Thomasville at Rose Festival. May 3:F.F.A. awards presented at barbecue. n a it cm 1 l CCA J ci nn May 10: F.F.A. conducts Field Day Juniors entertain Seniors at a Prom-Dance in the gymnasium under the sponsorship of Miss Lovelace and Mrs. McGlaun. May 15: Betas entertained at Out-of-Doors party by Mrs. Lowe and Mrs. Garrett. May 31: Class Night. June 2: Baccalaureate Sermon. June 3: Graduation Exercises. HAPPY LANDINGS, SENIORS