McAdory High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (McCalla, AL)

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gage of' Delerminalion f' In September of 1947 the ship of Knowledge was launched in the Harbor of McAdory and started out on a long hard voyage which is known to all as The Voyage of Determination . The ship was sailing under the capable leadership of Admr H. H. King. Her capable assistants were Lt. Hodge, Lt. VVorthington, and Lt. l'earson. .-Xt our rating of Seamen 3rd Class fsophomorej we sailed through the first nine months of the voyage dodging continuously the ice bergs and the reefs in our path with such success that we were all promoted to the rate of Seamen Znd Class and received 3 months shore leave. As usual, soma liked the freedom too much and just deserted the ship at our return to deck. We lost many at the port but we also picked up others who were headed for the same destination as we. Along with our promotion we received new leaders- l.t. J. ll. lloyd, and Lt. J. G. Buck. After the order of Ship Ahoy was given we were otf to a hright new start. Even though we were sailing smoothly for a while. there were rocks we couldn't miss and that caused much work and will power to dodge and again get on our way. During this nine months we stopped at many ports, one of the largest being The Port of Money Making . Here we spent a great deal of our time. Another important stop was The Port of Honors . VVe received many of the honors offered, ranging from beauties and talent,'to scholar- ship and citizenship. At long last it was promotion time and the big time of our voyage. After bidding the Seamen lst Class goodbye in many ways: one being the prom, we were promoted to take their place. VVe docked at the harbor, the last before we reached our destination. As any crew, many more had become sea sick and failed to return after shore leave. NVQ- received new leaders again and also new crew members. They were Lt. Commandr Briggs and l.t. Commander Pass. As we pulled anchor and were on our way once again. we had little conflicts of politics but all survived: the most surviving of all being Kenneth Sanders when he realized his job of leading and directing the crew through the last nine months of the voyage. One of the first things of importance was the ordering of our brass fclass ringsj. As we were nearing our harbor, many epidemics hit our crew: one of which was very con- tagious commonly known as love sickness, but most survived. We got off our course a little and hit two of the ports we had formerly visited: The Harbor of Money Making and The Harbor of Honors . This time we stayed longer in each port and really learned their value toward our future voyages. At long last we have reached our Harbor of Diplomacy with a sigh of relief from all crew members who have survived. Here we part after our final degree of promotion, each choosing his own voyage from now on. Whether it be the voyage of Home Making or the voyage of Profession g we have a strong belief that each will succeed and anchor his ship in the Harbor of Success some day. Each leaves the ship with high hopes and dreams worth a million, but also with memories never to be forgotten. Louisa MAHAN Historian of Senior Class .f7'f'X,

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Q , iiizif i ' ti' ariilniirii 3 9 5 , 1 is 4 X1 V ,,i'i?',iif'z I , 'z sex .- :ig 5i2 f2:w : 1 '? ' :iii 1 f 'iiiisiilliiiirf -4 'W . I4 ' N WS ' . F ' ' '.n--if 'i:'g,1Qg,Q',,.,'g:'f we EVIE SEALES, Ev Favorite Saying: I would if I could, but I can't so I won't. Motto: Do right. Ambition: Get through college. Honors: National Honor Society '49, '50, National Honor Society President '50, Sports Club '49, '50, Vice-President Sports Club '50, Choir '48, '49, '50, Glee Club '50, Library Club '48, '49, Vice-President Library Club '49, Good Citizenship Award '49, Junior Red Cross '48, Cheerleader '49. LARRY SELLERS, Big Boy Favorite Saying: Aw, get it! Motto: Be a friend to everyone. Ambition: Enjoy life. I Honors: Football '47, '48, '49, '50, Baseball '47, '48, '49, '50, M Club '48, ANN STANDRIDGE, Annie Lou Favorite Saying: You know it! Motto: Have fun today, tomorrow you may die. Ambition: To be a professional dancer. Honors: F.H.A. '48, Choir '48, '49, '50, Secretary Senior I Class. IRMA JEAN THOMAS, Shorty Favorite Saying: Hey! , Motto: Do it right. Ambition: To make Dewey a good wife. Huraira: sgournalism Club '49, '50, Assistant Editor Journalism u ' . STERLING WALLS, Silver Favorite Saying: I wouldn't say that, Magna Always expect the worse and things will never seem so a . Ambition: To make the best of what I am. Honors: Football '47, '48, '49, Basketball '48, '49, National Honor Society '49, '50, Student Council Representative '50, Library Club '49, '50, Football reporter and Statistician '49, Basketball reporter '50, ANNE WALTERS, H.A.W. Favorite Saying: Well, for goodness sakes! Motto: Help my fellowmen. Ambition: To succeed in all worthwhile undertakings. Honors: Annual Staff '49, Student Council '49, Secretary Senior II Class, Treasurer Senior III Class. ' HERBERT WATKINS, Dub Favorite Saying: I hate that! Motto: Live and let live. Ambition: To be in the Coast Guard on Shades Creek. GLENN WIGGINS, Wiggles Favorite Saying: Aw! Motto: Keep your mind if you lose your head. Ambition: To be a success. Honors: Cheerleader '50, National Honor Society '49, '50, Journa- lism Club '50, Ushers Club '49, Choir '46, '47, '48, President ieniolr E Class, Vice President Junior Civitan Club '50, ac ' , GERALDINE WYATT, Gerry Favorite Saying: Good Gosh! Motto: Never make the same mistake twice. Ambition: To make a world tour. Honors: Choir '49, '50, Glee Club '50.

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UI'Co.lla news Ev Gaulle June'7, 1960 Sterling Wolls, Editor KENNETH ISKEEZI SANDERS APPOINTED AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA AMBASSADOR TAKES POST XVashington, june 6. Today the President announced the appointment of Kenneth Sanders, well- known citizen of Greenwood, Alabama, as Ambassador to Russia. . ' He said the move was made to strengthen the diplomatic relations with us and Russia. Kenneth is the man we need to win the cold war with Russia and prevent the awful destruction of an Atomic VVar, said the Secretary of State, Billy Clav Horton. Sanders said he will be firm in his dealings with the Russians. 4- 4- 4- AIRPLANE CRASH INJURES 3 PEOPLE Bessemer, Ala., June 7. An airplane crash today injured three ladies, Pilot Ruby Nell Howell and passengers, Peggy Hicks and Ester Jones Summers. The cause of the crash was believed to be due to the fact that the pilot lost control while combing her hair. 4- 4- 4- FILIBUSTER Jack Marshall, Senator from Ala- bama, set a new filibuster record today. He has been talking for 78 hours. Louise Mahan, Alabama's first wom- an Representative, announced today that she will run again for that office in 1960. 4- 4- 4- COP CONVICTED ' Patrolman Fred Blackerby was ar- rested today for dealings with a bootleg ivniskey ring that is operating in part of Jefferson and Shelby Counties. 4- 4- ak SOCIETY Joyce Wesson Coiiey was recently elected President of the Nursery Club and Frances House Dennis Vice- President. Barbara Burns recently joined the club since she, Audise and their twins moved back to Bessemer. 4- lk 4- GIRL HICCOUGHED 49V2 DAYS Doctor Herbert Watkins cured Flue- rette Goodwin Findley of the hic- coughs after 49M days. He told her his favorite joke about a moron. - 4- 4- 4- REVIVAL Rev. Earl Miller, Evangelist, is holding a meeting at Parkwood Church of God. He reports thatithe meeting is very successful and you are invited to attend. 4- 4- ak EXRLOSION WRECKS HOME An explosion in Lacey's Chapel last night wrecked the home of Donald Bell. It is believed that an explosion of a still in the cellar was the cause of the damage. Officers are investigating. 4- 4- 4- SHOWS Woman's Man now showing at the Lincoln Theater starring Billy Jack Gregg and Mary Nell Aaron. I Comedian Baron Nolen to make an appearance at Pine Tree Ridge Barn Saturday night. lk It It BOXING - Joe Rogers and Glen VViggins meet tonight at the Squared Circle for the pugilist title of McCal1a. 4- 4- 4 SWIMMING Evie Seales is to attempt to swim up Shades Creek from Blue Hole to Park- wood. Louise Russell, her teacher, says she will beat the present record. 4- 4- 4-