Memphis Technical High School - Review Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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,ap 6111.05 Cfdahl f LJ fvrf In th-e year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Forty- five, the fourth group of wartime graduates will proceed in a grave and stately manner through the doors of Memphis Technical High School into the glowing future. With eager eyes and throbbing hearts we reach the cli- max of three of the happiest years of our lives, having shared moments of sorrow, happiness and reward. We look forward to the future with a feeling of security because of our faith in God and the helpful and encour- aging inspirations given us by our teachers. As we turn back the pages of memories we discover that they unfold as an interesting book-a book with the more than two hundred and thirty graduates as the main characters. Our book contains three thrilling chapters, with each representing an exciting year's work and play spent at Tech. The book was written by us during the three years from September, 1942, until May, 1945. Our efficient class director was Miss Ruth Stanfield, to whom every member of th-e class is grateful for her outstand- ing service as sponsor and teacher. CHAPTER I In September, 1942, a large group of excited, nervous, and shy Sophomores entered Tech High, thrilled by the thoughts of becoming a part of such a large school. On our first day Professor Highsaw called us Mighty Sophomores. Although we were green and silly as in- dividuals, we were very strong as a body, and soon lived up to our name. We elected officers and became a part of the school, taking an active interest in the schoo1's projects. Our officers were: President, Joe Saxg Vice- President, Buddy I-Iobackg Secretary, Doris Ellis, Treas- ure- r,M. II. Walls, and Chaplain, Charles Buehl. The school won many honors that year, and among them was the National Forensic League Tournament. Our class was represented in this by Joe Sax, Paul Mos- tert, Audrey Greer, and Denby Brandon. Joe Sax repre- sented the class on the Tech High Debating Team which won city and district championships. The Sophomore Class sponsored a skaling party at East End Skating Rink in January. The party was a big success and everyone had a wonderful time. The Tech High Radio Singers gave a program every week on Tuesdays over Station WREC called America Is Right. The Sophomores to sing on it were Genie Shelton, Joye Glass, Dorothy McSwain, Sara Beth Mead- ows, Martha Andrews, Annie Rose Barker, Dorothy Wynne, Joe Sax and Irving Evans. The Music Department presented the operetta, Mari- tana, in which Joe Sax and Freddi Moran had impor- tant roles. The Glee Club gave several programs in churches in the city and at the Naval Base at Mil- lington. Students who were on the Yellowjacket were Miriam Cristil and Margaret Williams. PAGE FIFTY The Sophomore Class sponsored a Womanless Wedding in October and from our class in the wedding were Les- ter Hoback and Joe Sax. Miss WVarren's Drill Squad which marched at several football games included six girls from the Sophomore Class. They were Joyce Norris, Ceda Lee, Josephine Con- ley, Mary Frances Culp, Shirley Hillstrom and Mary Ann Fallot. The class accomplished much that year and was in- cluded in almost all the organizations of the school. There were the Commercial, Sports, Latin, Music, Art, Spanish and other departments of the school. All too soon, our Sophomore year was completed and the first chapter of our book was closed forever. CHAPTER II Very soon our summer vacation months were over and we returned to Tech as Jolly Juniors. Our class officers were: President, Howard Dyer, Vice-President, Richard Akers: Treasurer, Joyce Norris, Secretary, Don Robinson: and Chaplain, Margaret Williams. These of- ficers performed their duties with grcat efficiency and successfully lead the class in many projects. The annual homecoming party and popularity contest were held in November. A carnival was one of the at- tractions of the party, followed by a floor show and the crowning of the popularity queens. The girls from the Junior Class who were queens were Rose Marie Danke, June Millwood, Frances Sorce, Barbara Munn, Joyce Nor- ris and Anna Fay Whitney. The Junior Class sponsored a skating party and a gym dance. Both of the parties were lots of fun and were ulijoyed by the whole school. Members of the class who were on the Yellowjacket Staff were Margaret Williams, Miriam Cristil, June Pitts, Jill Robinson and Jeane Moss. Margaret Williams, Miriam Cristil and J eane Moss were made members of the Null Adams Chapter of the Quill and Scroll. The boys who were officers in R. 0. T. C. were John Parker, Bill Wallace, Richard Ak-ers, Denby Brandon, Howard Dyer, William Rothrock, Don Robinson, Billy Bell and Carl Harrison. The girls who were sponsors were Jill Robinson, Sara Beth Meadows, Betty English, June Miller and Mary Jean Hankins. One of the most important events of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom, given by the Juniors honoring the Seniors. The dance followed the Senior Banquet and was held in May at the Peabody Hotel. The class won honors in its Junior Year, too, and sev- eral of the members were taken into the National Honor Society. They were Paul Mostert, Denby Brandon, Ben- ton Ellis, Betty Livingston, Opal Cherry, Miriam Cristil, Faye I-Ierrimanf Martha Andrews, Margaret Williams.