Mississippi Delta Community College - Retrospect Yearbook (Moorhead, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1937 volume:

THE RETROSPECT 1937 Published by SUNFLOWER JUNIOR COLLEGE and AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL MOORHEAD, MISSISSIPPI FOREWORD Memories of past events constitute some of life ' s greatest treasures as the happy occasions of youth grow dearer when rehved in later life. On these pages we have sought to imprint a rec- ord which may later, in a period of meditation, succeed in restoring to us the most pleasant hours of the past, bringing with them, maybe a smile or perhaps a tear, but always a sweet remem- brance of friends, associates, or accomplishments of bygone years. DEDICATION A faculty and student body alone cannot make an institution progressive. If educational advancement is to be made in any school, the patrons of that school must work and have a sincere desire for that advancement. An Agri- cultural High School established in Moorhead in 1911 had grown sufficiently by 1926 to have incorporated with it a Junior College. Today, this Sunflower Junior College combined with its new building program and efficient preparatory curricula has become one of the most progres- sive institutions in our state. This growth was made possible through the interest, aid, and cooperation, moral as well as financial, of the patrons of our school. To these patrons the citizens of Sunflower, Leflore, and Humphrey counties, we gratefully dedicate this volume of the Retrospect. CONTENTS SCHOOL CLASSES FEATURES ADS SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sunflower County R. M. Yarbrough Indianola President A. M. Applewhite Moorhead Secretary H. Lee Herring Ruleville W. B. Catlette Inverness T. C. Sledge Sunflower E. A. Tanner Indianola Humphreys County E. C. Sample Belzoni G. C. Rogers Louise Mrs. J. F. Slaughter Silver City Leflore County L. S. Rogers Greenwood W. G. Poindexter Morgan City 10 11 12 OUR FACULTY The success of Sunflower Junior College is due largely to the fact that the boys and girls en- rolled here are considered not only as students but also as individuals. There is much more to be learned in college than that which we get from books or absorb in the classroom. We need edu- cation in Morality as well as in History and in the Science of Ethics as well as in the Science of Chemistry. These lessons in Ethics and Morality cannot be taught to a class as a whole, but must be taught to each student as an individual. The ability of the members to teach these lessons combined with their sincere willingness to do so make them dear to us, not only as teachers, but as friends and advisers who do their best to do what is best for us. 13 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT In the long procession of the years many faces of friends will be forgotten, and many of life ' s experiences will fade from memory, but the asso- ciates of school days and the events of your life here will remain with you always. They should be your happiest recollections. Some of these faces and memories are preserved in the pages of this book for you and should be deeply graven on your heart. Cherish these happy days as a priceless heritage. For almost twenty-five years an ideal of excel- lence in scholarship, loyalty in school spirit, and positive Christian character has been growing in this school. The physical plant grows and ex- pands; administrations come and go; teachers move in and out, but the essential features of spirit, work, and conduct remain unchanged; they are the school, made possible by the con- tributions of each student. Do not fail to do your part if you would look back with satisfac- tion on the days spent here. 14 ft ' CARL H. EVERETT, Dean Chemistry ALICE M. JANNEY, Dean of Women EngHsh B. A. DIXON Principal of High School Education and Agriculture JANIE STENNIS Social Science S. A. BRASFIELD Zoology and Botany RICHARD EDDY French and Psychology MABEL PENROD Mathematics MARY ELIZABETH CASEY High School Mathematics JIM LEE ALLEN English FANNIE OWINGS Home Economics 16 G. T. McCLENAHAN Director of Athletics RAB RODGERS Girls ' Basketball Coach Football Coach M. E. THARP Ag riculture SPENCER MURPHY Languages H. E. JACOBSON Band Director MRS. H. E. JACOBSON Voice and Glee Club H. L. KING Business Manager W. R. KNIGHT Vocational Agriculture MELBA SMITH Piano MM 1 17 ( 1 % f V AGNES HUNTER Registrar GEORGIE C. HUDGSON History MRS. ELLA CHAMBLEY Librarian MRS. MADGE POTTER Assistant Librarian REBECCA MARTIN High School Enghsh MRS. EMMYE KITTRELL Matron Boys ' Dormitory MRS. OLA KNOX Matron Girls ' Dormitory Dietician MRS. MARY GOLDEN Nurse ANNIE KENNEDAY Expression 18 IIHFIJ-irECl SOPHOMORES ROBERT ROYCE President HUGH STEVENS MOLLY WHITACRE Vice President Secretary and Treasurer 1937 20 ELLA HUNTER ARANT, Greenwood, Mississippi Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot sec the shadow. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Literary Contestant ' 36, 37 HUBERT BENNETT, Sunflower, Mississippi Neat in appearance, pleasing manner, and a very likeable person. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. CLIFTON BTSHOP, Drew, Mississippi Is good on all sides, has good judgment, a good in- tellect, a great power for work and a body and mind of iron. Wilson Society, Vice Pres. of Y. M. C. A., Editor-in- chief Retrospect ' 37, Literary Contestant ' 37, Foot- ball ' 3 5, ' 3 6, Football Captain ' 3 6 DOT BIZZELL, Shaw, Mississippi Her wit, friendliness and ability to learn make her a friend to everyone. Wilson Society , Y. W. C. A., Assoc. Ed. of Sun. Petals, Debate ' 36, ' 37, Basketball ' 36, ' 37, Basket- ball Captain ' 37, Track ' 36, ' 37 HENRY BOYD, Doddsville, Mississippi Energetic in his work and in efforts made for the benefit of others. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Glee Club ' 3 6, Literary Contestant ' 36, Track ' 36 C. G. BOYETT, Shelby, Mississippi Foot-loose and fancy-free. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Glee Club ' 36, ' 37, Quar- tette ' 37 JAMES BOYKIN, Catchings, Mississippi One of the best of boys, neat in appearance, and has a personality that keeps friends. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. PERRY BRUTON, Guntown, Mississippi A gentleman in every respect mentally, morally, and physically. Has the admiration of everyone. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Basketball ' 36, ' 37 4- EARL BUCKLEY, RulcviUe, Mississippi There are no ugly women; there are only women who do not know how to look pretty. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Class President ' 36, Foot- ball ' 36, Baseball ' 36 STUART CARVER, Holcomb, Mississippi Little but loud. Has active interest in physical edu- cation. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A. EMMETTE CHAPMAN, Indianola, Mississippi They always win the golden day, who listen much but little say. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. EDWIN CHAMBERLAIN, Grenada, Mississippi Knows where he is going and does not stop to ask the way. His zeal will take him places. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Literary Contestant ' 37 DERA CHRESTMAN, Houlka, Mississippi Great modesty often hides great merit. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A. LANGSTON RED CROOK, Moorhead, Mississippi A loud noise, a willing hand, large in proportion but only Red ' . Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. LEO CLARK, Boqneville, Mississippi The best thing to do is to do it. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. FELIX COX, Tomnolen, Mississippi Nothing is impossible to industry. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. 22 ALBERT CRAWFORD, Greenville, Mississippi It matters not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. FLOYD CUMMINGS, Cleveland, Mississippi Ambition rules my brain and love my heart. An outstanding; student and football player. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Literary Contestant ' 36, ' 37, Debate ' 36, Football ' 3 5, ' 36, Track ' 36, ' 37, Oration ' 36, ' 37 BEN CURRY, Greenwood, Mississippi He is always teasing someone, but he has a serious mind that will take him places. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Asst. Bus. Mgr. Retro- spect, Typist and Reporter Sun. Petals FRED CONE, Itta Bena, Mississippi A good mixture of fun and seriousness, a likeable fellow, a sincere friend known not as Fred, but as Cooney. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. EDITH DELASHMET, Parchman, Mississippi A girl once met you can ' t forget. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A. ALLEN L. DODD, Sunflower, Mississippi Neither too bright nor too good. An all around good sport and a likeable fellow. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Football ' 35, ' 3 6, Base- ball ' 36, ' 37. OZIE DRUMMOND, Baldwin, Mississippi Quiet, courteous, and ambitious to succeed. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. MARGARET ESTES, Guntown, Mississippi A sweet disposition, a neat appearance, and a host or friends. What else need she want? Lee Society, Y. W. C. A., Glee Club ' 36 23 r LILLIE MAY FLICKNER, Bourbon, Mississippi Either do not attempt at ail or go through with it. ' Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A. FRED W. FURTICK, Rienzi, Mississippi A short man with a large manner. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Glee Club ' 36 MACK GILL, Sidon, Mississippi Is always turning the tables on somebody, lots of fun, and liked by all. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. J. V. GOODIN, Booneville, Mississippi Remember that trifles make perfection and perfec- tion is no trifle. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Literary Contestant ' 37 JAMES GOODWIN, Water Valley, Mississippi Short of stature, but has a winning stroke with a tennis racket. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. AUDREY GREENLEE, Crosby, Mississippi Always ready to help anyone, and to know her is to trust her. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Pres. Y. W. C. A. ' 37, Student Council, Basketball ' 36, ' 37, Track ' 36, ' 37, Tennis ' 3 6, ' 37 JAMES HEARD HALL, Farmerville, Louisiana He plows deep while sluggards sleep. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. KATIE HALL, Anguilla, Mississippi Happy go lucky! Always gets fun out of life. ' Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Glee Club ' 36 24 LETTIE HARRIS, Anguilla, Mississippi Very small in size, quiet to some people, but always enjoys life. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Glee Club ' 36 PAULINE HARTMAN, Itta Bena, Mississippi A voice that is soft and low, an excellent thing in woman. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A. CLARENCE HARVEY, Winona, Mississippi Ask the class — you shall see; he ' s the best in Chem- istry. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Literary Contestant ' 36, ' 37, Tennis ' 3 6, ' 37 JOHN HERRING, Inverness, Mississippi Hi s wit cannot be hid by his calm, soft speech. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. BETTIS HESLEP, Greenwood, Mississippi Take it easy; have your fun, and let the world flicker on. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A., Vice Pres. Y. W. C. A. ' 37 FRANCES HESLEP, Greenwood, Mississippi The way to have a friend is to be one. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A. KATE HOLLAND, Moorhead, Mississippi Common sense is not a common thing. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Literary Contestant ' 36 HELEN DOOTSIE HOLLOMAN, Morgan City, Mississippi A sweet smile and a personality that wins and keeps friends. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Glee Club ' 37, Dra- matic Club ' 37 1 1 25 SARA FRANCES HUFFMAN, Wheeler, Mississippi Quiet and sweet but can be depended on to do the right thing at the right time. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A. ETHEL MAE JOHNSON, BooneviUe, Mississippi Interested in all her work, but as merry as the day is long. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A., Dramatic Club ' 3 6, ' 37 MARY CELESTE JOHNSON, Morgan City, Missis- sippi She that brings sunshine into the life of others can not keep it from herself. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Basketball ' 37 EDWARD JONES, Moorhead, Mississippi If life is a line of ' hurdles ' he will pass all others. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Football ' 3 5, ' 36, Track ' 36, ' 37 LOUIS KELLUM, Tutwiler, Mississippi A man that seeks truth and loves it must be oned precious to any human society. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. reck- ROWLAND KENT, Moorhead, Mississippi Give to the world the best that you have and the best will come back to you. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. HARRY KEY, Pettit, Mississippi Possessed with a dry wit, fond of playing cards, and has lots of friends. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. RAYMOND KOLB, Blue Springs, Mississippi He will always live pleasantly because he lives nobly and righteously. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Pres. Y. M. C. A., Liter- ary Contestant ' 37 26 JAMES LANCASTER, Sunflower, Missi ssippi In leadership, chemistry, band and voice he excels and is lots of fun. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Glee Club ' 37, Quar- tette ' 37, Pres. Wilson Society ' 37, Solo Contestant ' 37, Literary Contestant ' 37, Band ' 37 WALTER LEE, Charleston, Mississippi Will make good in the business world, but is in- clined toward love. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. DORIS LEWIS, Drew, Mississippi The music in her fingers gives reason for the sweet- ness in her character. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Glee Club ' 3 6, ' 37 MYRTLE LINDSEY, Cleveland, Mississippi A melodious voice that once heard cannot be forgot- ten and which will some day bring her fame. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A., Glee Club ' 36, ' 37, Quar- tette ' 36, ' 37, Ensemble ' 36, Solo Contestant ' 36, ' 37 JOE MADDOX, Baltzer, Mississippi True to his works, his word and his friends. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Glee Club ' 3 6, ' 37 DOODY MAHONEY, Itta Bena, Mississippi Cheerfulness is cheaper than grouchiness. Why pay the higher price? Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Assoc. Ed. of Sun. Petals, Glee Club ' 36, ' 37, Cheer Leader ' 36, ' 37 RAY McNEIL, Saltillo, Mississippi If a smile makes a rainy day sunny, he ' ll never need a raincoat. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. CHARLES McKINNON, Ripley, Mississippi Quietness doesn ' t keep him from being a good basketball player, a good student and a fine fellow. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Basketball ' 36, ' 37 27 Ik Hi Jt ELONA MENDROP, Duncan, Mississippi A pleasing personality and beauty which could get her places. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Literary Contestant ' 36, ' 37 SMITH MILLER, Boonevllle, Mississippi His foe was folly and his weapon wit. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Sunflower Petals ' 37, Literary Contestant ' 3 6, ' 37 JAMES ACE NATION, Drew, Mississippi Always keep your head and your head will keep you. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Football ' 35, ' 36, Base- ball ' 36, ' 37 HARRY LEE ORR, Batesville, Mississippi Life is a jest and all things show it, I thought so once and now I know it. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Football ' 3 5, ' 3 6, Base- ball ' 36, ' 37 J. T. OWEN, Rome, Mississippi And still the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all he knew. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Literary Contestant ' 36, ' 37 MALCOLM PAUL, Moorhead, Mississippi If effort brings success, fame is his. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. IKE PEARSON, Grenada, Mississippi His position as baseball pitcher along with his per- sonality will carry him through. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Baseball ' 3 6, ' 37 W. D. PRUITT, Baldwyn, Mississippi ' A good nature and a wit that makes all people like him. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. 28 LOUISE PULLF.N, Indianola, Mississippi Her good looks arc only a mirror of her character. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Typist Sun. Petals 3 6 MARIF, REESE, Itta Bena, Mississippi ' Possesses a good personality, enjoys life to the full- est, has lots of friends and a true love. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A., Literary Contestant ' 36 PAT RICH, Itta Bena, Mississippi Even though vanquished he could argue still. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Vice Pres. Freshman Class ' 36 RAY RICKS, Wheeler, Mississippi ' Star basketball player and a gentleman in every way — Liked by all who know him. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Basketball ' 36, ' 37 CLAUDIA ROBERTS, Money, Mississippi Neat and exact in all things; a sweet voice, and is loved by all. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A., Glee Club ' 37 GLYNN ROBERTSON, Blue Springs, Mississippi This man will go far, for he believes everything he says. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. VIVIAN ROSS, North Carrolton, Mississippi She who has courage is sure to succeed. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A. ROBERT ROYCE, Isola, Mississippi A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., President Sophomore Class ' 37, Glee Club ' 36, ' 37, Quartette ' 36, ' 37 fife P STANNY SANDERS, Sidon, Mississippi All around good sport, very popular, a leader in every respect, and is sure to be a great success. Pres. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Bus. Mgr. Retro- spect ' 37, Asst. Bus. Mgr. Retrospect ' 3 6, Bus. Mgr. Sunflower Petals ' 37, Asst. Bus. Mgr. Sunflower Petals ' 3 6, Literary Contestant ' 36, ' 37, Debate ' 3 6, ' 37 HAZEL SCOTT, Eupora, Mississippi A brilliant student, who lent the stenographic abil- ity to our office. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A., Vice Pres. Lee Society ' 37, Assoc. Editor Sun. Petals ' 37 G. C. SCROGGINS, Baird, Mississippi Says what he thinks in his own way. Independent, and is never too busy to help anyone. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. L. DEAN SHAFFER, Indianola, Mississippi Still waters are the deepest, and a still tongue often portrays a deep body. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A. BERNARD SIMS, Fulton, Mississippi One who gets the most out of life. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. HAZEL SKELTON, Indianola, Mississippi A happy disposition merits success. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A. B. F. SMITH, Money, Mississippi Talks a lot, gets what he wants because he loves the world in general and has a host of friends. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Sec. and Treas. Lee Society ' 37, Y. M. C. A. Reporter, Sports Editor Retrospect ' 37, Sports Editor Sunflower Petals ' 37 FRANCES SMITH, Marion, Arkansas Let the curtain come down on a smile. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Glee Club ' 36. ' 37, Debate ' 36, ' 37, Basketball ' 36, ' 37, Track ' 36, 37 30 PERCY SMITH, Itti Bcna, Mississippi Dependable and seems to have unusual ability in math. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. C. E. SPIVEY, Moorhead, Mississippi Has a hand to execute any mischief, enjoys fun, and is content with life. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. HUGH STEVENS, Itta Bena, Mississippi Liked by everyone, neat, lots of fun, and the best of dancers. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Sec. and Treas. Y. M. C. A. ' 37, Sec. and Treas. Wilson Society ' 37, Glee Club ' 3 6, ' 37, Vice Pres. Sophomore Class ' 37 LUCILLE TAYLOR, Shaw, Mississippi A girl of few words, but high ideals. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A., Typist Sun. Petals ' 37 JOSIE LEE TAYLOR, Shaw, Mississippi A sweet disposition merits success. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A. MORRIS TAYLOR, McCool, Mississippi To know how to laugh is to know how to reign. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. FRED TISDELL, Linn, Mississippi Quiet and reserved without, dependable and sincere within. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. EDWARD TOWNSEND, Sunflower, Mississippi Small only in size, and has lots to say to tease others. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. 1 .p. 51 I LAURA TRUITT, Minter City, Mississippi Pretention and hypocrisy have no part in her make- up. The leader of the girls and the friend of the boys because she can be depended on, under any conditions, to be always the same Laura. V. Pres. Wilson Society, Treas. Y. W. C. A. ' 37, Asst. Editor Retrospect ' 37, Sunflower Petals ' 37 ANNIE LAURA WARD, Sidon, Mississippi She who has courage is sure to succeed. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A. ROGER WARD, Louisville, Mississippi Behind his quiet appearance there is lots of fun and he has lots of friends. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. EVA WATKINS, Jackson, Mississippi Work is work and must be done, yet as she works she has her fun. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A., Glee Club ' 3 6, ' 37, Liter- ary Contestant ' 37, Basketball ' J 6, 37 JESSIE BELL WILLIS, Moorhead, Mississippi Quiet, dignified, a touch of gold in her hair, and is true to her friends. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A. BOLIVAR WHITAKER, Baldwyn, Mississippi An earnest business man in every respect, and has a knack to get ahead. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A., Glee Club ' 36, 37, Quar- tette ' 37, Literary Contestant ' 36, ' 37 MOLLY WHITACRE, Moorhead, Mississippi Clever, original, and talented; a type we would all like to copy. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Sec. and Treas. Sopho- more Class ' 37 J. K. WHITAKER, Cleveland, Mississippi Reads a lot, knows a lot, excels in art and jour- nalism. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A., Art Editor Retrospect ' 37, Editor-in-chief Sun. Petals ' 37, Reporter Sun. Petals ' 3 6, Wilson Society Reporter ' 37, Dramatic Club ' 36 and ' 37 32 LFONA WILLIAMS, Shaw, Mississippi These three things: work, will, and success, fill hu- man existence. Wilson Society, Y. W. C. A., Literary Contestant ' 36, ' 37 OSWALD WILSON, Banner, Mississippi A boy wortii while. He will go a second mile. Wilson Society, Y. M. C. A. MARY WOOD, Minter City, Mississippi She mounts the ladder round by round, doing all things well. Lee Society, Y. W. C. A. CARVELLE WRIGHT, Doddsville, Mississippi Not a man of iron, but of live oak. Lee Society, Y. M. C. A. THOUGHTLESS BLOWS They say the world is round, and yet I often think it ' s square. So many httle hurts we get Frorh corners here and there. We flatter those we scarcely know, We please the flirting guest, And deal full many a thoughtless blow To those we love the best. 34 FRESHtlEflt 1937 36 HAZEL ALFORD Moorhcad, Miss. THOMAS HULSEY ANDERSON Pontotoc, Miss. SYLV ESTER BALDRIDGE Inverness, Miss. SETH BANKS Ruleville, Miss. OTIS LEE BENNETT Duck Hill, Miss. T. J. BIDDLE Isola, Miss. PERRIN BISHOP Toccopola, Miss. DEWEY HALL BIZZELL Shaw, Miss. rv • — i- fi ■ ■ 37 r RUTH BLIZZARD New Albany, Miss. HILLMAN BOBO Ripley, Miss. GRACE BOLEN Greenwood, Miss. JAMES T. BRIGHT Inverness, Miss. ANNIE PEARL BROCK Clarksdale, Miss. GILLESPIE BRYAN Winona, Miss. PERCY BRYAN Carrolton, Miss. RAYMOND BRYANT Tupelo, Miss. 38 39 40 J. W. CUMMINGS Ruloville, Miss. WILLIAM CURTIS Greenwood, Miss. SIDNEY DAVIS Greenwood, Miss. BEATRICE DELASHMET Parchman, Miss. ALBIRTO DONALDSON Pontotoc, Miss. ESTHER DOWNING Sunflower, Miss. GLADYS EDGAR Eden, Miss. BERVIL ELDER Wheeler, Miss. 41 ii WAYNE ELLISON JR. Greenwood, Miss. MARY EMBRY Indianola, Miss. THOMAS EUBANKS Drew, Miss. JUNE FERGUSON Drew, Miss. RODDY FILLINGAME Columbus, Miss. CHARLES FONTAINE Pontotoc, Miss. SID GILLESPIE Morgan City, Miss. ANNIE LOUISE GRAHAM Moorhead, Miss. 42 MARY WARD GORDON Oakland, Miss. MAUDE GORDON Shaw, Miss. RUPERT GREENE Boonevillc, Miss. BOB GRESHAM Grenada, Miss. GEORGE HAIRSTON Silver City, Miss. HAROLD HAKES Catchings, Miss. BILL HANKINS Moorhead, Miss. SARAH BELLE HEARD Itta Bena, Miss. 4? T. J. HERRING Miner City, Miss. SARAH HOLLAND Moorhead, Miss. EDWIN E. HUGHES Moorhead, Miss. FRANKLYN I RBY New Albany, Miss. MARGARET JACKSON Moorhead, Miss. TOM JOHNSTON Greenwood, Miss. CLEVELAND JONES Inverness, Miss. ERMA JONES Indianola, Miss. 44 IRF.NF. JORDAN Moorhcid, Miss. EDWARD KITTRELL Greenwood, Miss. life LOUISE KNAPP Moorhead, Miss. L. P. LENCE Ripley, Miss. ETHEL JANE LENNARD Swiftown, Miss. LIBBY LINDSEY Ruleville, Miss. DRUE LUNDY Belzoni, Miss. IRIS MANNING Drew, Miss. 45 46 HAROLD NOBLE Aiij uilla, Miss. ALLEN OWEN Kosciusko, Miss. 1 K It HI WILLARD OVERTON Potts Camp, Miss. PERLEY G. PARR JR. Ruleville, Miss. THELMA POWELL Linn, Miss. HAROLD RANDALL Columbus, Miss. m FRANCES RANDLE Morgan City, Miss. EOLINE RIDDELL Meridian, Miss. 47 48 MAXINE SHAW Moorhcad, Miss. KATHLEEN SHELTON Smithville, Miss. KATHERINE SIMMONS Inverness, Miss. DORIS JEAN SISSON Blaine, Miss. RUTHERFORD SIMMONS Booneville, Miss. THOMAS L. SIMPSON Vance, Miss. GRADY SMITH Catchings, Miss. JADA SMITH Sidon, Miss. mk 49 MORRISON SNELGROVE Louise, Miss. RUFUS STEADMAN Drew, Miss. FRED STINSON Greenwood, Miss. MITCHELL STONE Potts Camp, Miss. MARY LOU STREETER Wilson, Ark. EVELYN TAYLOR Earle, Ark. FLOYCE RULE SWANZY Sidon, Miss. WILBURN A. STUART Randolph, Miss. IRENE TENHET Drew, Miss. LILLIAN THERRELL Indianola, Miss. MILDRED THOMPSON Indianola, Miss. RAYMOND GUY THOMAS Duck Hill, Miss. RAYMOND THOMPSON Ripley, Miss. TETELLE TOPP Moorhead, Miss. MARY FRANCES TURNER Sumner, Miss. MUTT VENABLE Morgan City, Miss. o r ' ■2 51 1f .Jul mk EDGAR WARE Amory, Miss. ALLEN WEBB Itta Bena, Miss. BILL WHITE Booneville, Miss. BOB WHITE Greenwood, Miss. MAVIS WHITE Morgan City, Miss. WALTER WHITE Moorhead, Miss. CHARLES WHITEHEAD Ackerman, Miss. WILLIE MAE WILSON Phillip, Miss 52 FRFD WILES Blaine, Miss. VIVIAN ELLIS WINDHAM Inverness, Miss. WINTON YOUNG Greenwood, Miss. 53 THE YOUNGER CROWD They drive too fast They mock at sin, At all that ' s past They scorn and grin. The books of old They will not read And all they ' re told They will not heed. They ' re talking stuff We learned to shun, The girls are rough They race and run. No longer weak But strong of limb, And tan of cheek Like men they swim. They stay out late They think we ' re fools. They fairly hate Convention ' s rules. Our preachments wise They won ' t discuss, With scoffing eyes They look on us. All this we say All this we see, Yet in our day As bold as we. And in our day They used to fuss. And often say The same to us. Now though we grieve And scorn, and frown, I still believe In every town. Good folks will be Who ' ll carry on Long after we Are dead and gone. 1937 54 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS PAUL TENHET Secretary and Treasurer 1337 56 LORRAINE AARON Moorhead Beautiful and blonde, cool and col- lected, with a voice like an angel. Philomathean Society Girl Reserve Glee Club ' 34, ' 37 College Quartette ' 37 SARAH CARCH Moorhead A dependable leader, a jolly dispo- sition; a grand person. Pres. Philomathean Society Treas. Girl Reserves CARRIE LOU CROOK Moorhead A forward star of any sextet and besides that she ' s fun to knovw. Pres. Athenian Society Girl Reserve Glee Club ' 34, ' 37 Basketball ' 34, ' 37 JOHN DeFOORE Sidon One of the cleverest know. He ' ll go far. Pres. Lanier Society Hi-Y Football ' 3 6, ' 37 College Choir Glee Club fellows I P. C. AUST Schlater A mighty likable fellow; letics wouldn ' t be same him. Lanier Society Hi-Y Football ' }6 our ath- without JOHN ED CARPENTER Grenada As brilliant as he is handsome, and that ' s saying quite a lot. Lanier Society Hi-Y CECILE DAVIS Moo rhead She ' s just Cecile, there ' s no one like her. Philomathean Society Girl Reserve VIVIAN DOWNER Moorhead A good sport ready for everything; she ' s a nightingale, too. Philomathean Society Girl Reserve College Choir ' 3 6, ' 37 Glee Club ' 33, ' 35 Literary Contestant 57 FRANCES ELMORE Moorhead One of the most well liked students in S. A. H. S.; she ' s as good as they make ' em. GERTRUDE GRIFFIN Moorhead A perfect brunette, and a perfect pal. Athenian Society Girl Reserve JOE HARPOLE Moorhead He ' s mighty fine, I tell you! ' Lanier Society Hi-Y Glee Club ' 3 5, ' 36 Football ' 3 J, ' 37 WALTER HARRISON Moorhead Buck Benny rides again in the spirit if not in the flesh. Sec. Olympian Society Hi-Y TED FEIGLER Dublin Tall, dark and handsome, goes over big with the gals. Lanier Society Hi-Y Football ' 36, LILLIAN HAIRSTON Moorhead A blonde little girl with cute little curls and plenty of sense beneath ' em. Athenian Society Girl Reserve MARY VIRGINIA HARRISON Moorhead A person with ideals and she lives up to them. V. Pres. Philomathean Society Sec. Girl Reserve Debate ' 36, ' 37 EDGAR A. HOBBS Moorhead Quiet and studious till you know him. V. Pres. Olympian Society Sec. Hi-Y Track ' 35, ' 37 58 1 lOPE HOOKER Baird Hopio is ; body ' s pal. ' Athenian Society Girl Reserve Clee Club ' 34, ' 37 c:ollege Choir ' 3 6, ' 37 right gal; she ' s cvcry- MARTHA KENT Moorhead A quiet manner, thoroughly de- lightful. Philomathean Society Girl Reserve BILLIE CATHERINE McNEAL Moorhead Dainty and neat, a pleasure to know. Athenian Society Girl Reserve Glee Club ' 3 6, ' 37 Literary Contestant REX MURFF Moorhead One of those friendly chaps with a smile and ' Hi-ya ' every time you meet him. Olympian Society Hi-Y Football ' 36, THEI.MA JACKSON Blaine Sweet face and a sweet disposition, makes you think of an old fash- ioned miniature. Athenian Society Girl Reserve C. F. LOGAN Blaine Reserved and silent, but we ' ve a hunch that he ' s a jolly fellow for all that. Lanier Society Hi-Y Track ' 35, ' 36 Basketball ' 34, ' 37 KIRK McREE Holcomb Blonde dynamite, especially with a basketball. Lanier Society Hi-Y Basketball ' 36, ' 37 Cheer Leader CLAUDE PAUL Moorhead If there ' s a way where there ' s a will, he ' ll always have a way. Olymp ian Society Hi-Y Glee Club ' 36 Literary Contestant ' 37 59 MARY ALICE REEL Sunflower Fun-loving, with a healthy laugh and twinkling cyci. Sec. Philomathean Society Girl Reserve Glee Club ' 34, ' 37 JAMES SPENCER Moorhead Don ' t put your studies before your high school education! Pres. Olympian Society Hi-Y Basketball ' 3 5, ' 37 Football ' 3 6, ' 37 Track ' 36. ELIZABETH STATON Winona Capable and strong in spirit with a smile for everyone. Philomathean Society Pres. Girl Reserve H.S. Ed. Retrospect H.S. Ed. Sun. Petals Literary Contestant Debate ' 37 JAMES TAYLOR Sunflower He could make you laugh at a funeral. Lanier Society Hi-Y ■ CHARLOTTE SIEGEL Sunflower I ' m so versatile I don ' t see why I can ' t do everything before I die. Athenian Society Girl Reserve Debate ' 34, ' 37 Asst. Ed. Sun. Petals Choir ' 3 6, ' 37 Literary Contestant JACK STADER Hillhouse He ' s like his voice or have you heard him sing? If not you have missed a treat as knowing him would be. Olympian Society Hi-Y V. Pres. Senior Class -Jlee Club ' 37 Quartette ' 37 Basketball ' 37 JACK SULLIVAN Moorhead He ' s a puzzle; serious one minute and the next minute you ' re holding your sides. Lanier Society Hi-Y Band ' 35, ' 37 PAUL TENHET Moorhead He is an individual, a person who stands out in a crowd, attracts at- tention without effort. Olympian Society Hi-Y Sec. and Treas. Senior Class Football ' 3 5, ' 36 60 JOE THOMAS Sunflower An all round good sport on the gridiron and in class. Lanier Society Hi-Y V. Pres. Lanier Society ' 37 Football ' 34, ' 35, ' 36 Track ' 36, ' 37 BILL WEST Baird He takes after his uncle. ' Olympian Society Hi-Y Pres. Hi-Y ' 3 6 Senior Class President Literary Contestant ' 36 Band ' 57 Football ' 3 6 Track ' 36, ' 37 ( ■� 11 NATHAN WISE Baird Big and blonde, the friendliest bo in S. A. H. S. Olympian Society Hi-Y Glee Club ' 3 5, ' 37 College Quartette ' 37 High School Quartette ' 37 Band ' 36, ' 37 BILLY VAUGHN Columbus Smart as a whip. Why docs he try to hide it? Olympian Society Hi-Y College Football ' 36 BERNICE WILLIAMS Sunflower A friendly girl, and true to Brewer. ' Athenian Society Girl Reserves 61 THE GAME When the game that I am playing Is complete with honor true, When the goal line is behind me And success my path bestrew, When I have made a final touchdown That has given me my fame. When the broken line of defense Shall add a tribute to my name, When my line is undefeated And my tackles are in style, When my signals work like ' magic And my punts are worth the while, When the side line loudly cheers me To a final victory, I will raise my voice in praises loud Oh School to Thee. —P. C ' Aust 1137 FE1FI1M ECT First Row — Inda Glynn Hobbs, Laura Mae Sheffield, Mary Frances Sledge, Billie Wiggins, Edith Seigel, Sam Gran- tham, Myrtice Adams, Edith Poe, Robert Wood, and Marion Johnson. Second Row — Mildred Mullens, Earline Walker, Lillian Ross, Frances Lowe, J. N. Mc Carty, Ruth McNeal, Calvin Logan, and Billie Riddell. Third Row — Ouida Crawford, Horace Hughes, Steve Shaw, Carolyn Ray, Inez Liles, D. M. Tamburo, Clyde Haines, and J. T. Bridges. Fourth Row — Frank Dunn, Rhennie Lou Kelly, Robert Tollison, Vernon Armstrong, William Flowers, Walker Simp- son, James Richardson, and Kimbriel Richardson. Fifth Row— William Jackson, Richard Boyer, Gene Pierce, J. B. Thomas, Otis Dunn, and Theodore Roberts. 1937 63 FE1F3SFECT First Row — Marianna Staton, Rosa Belle Jordon, Mildred Lewis, Mary Nell Legrone, Zelda Carch, Richard Shaw, L. V. Bennett, Lillian Lee, Carolyn Riddell, Mary Bush, and R ' uth Gilliland. Second Kow — George Robb, Marc Miller, Mary Ethel Powell, Virginia Holloman, Alice Lee Runnels, Lucille Cook, Elsie Bess Watkins, Judy Kealhofer, and Versie Lee Felts. Third Row — George Richardson, Margie Knapp, Margaret Richardson, Eugene Kent, Virgie Mae Guest, Louise Grif- fith, Jack Booth, Fred Chesteen, Kim Arnold, and Jack Reel. Fourth Row — Clarence McCuUar, J. E. Mathews, Milford Harmon, Wallace Sanders, Paul Ferguson, Charles Flickner, and Fred Frederick. 1937 64 I [TIUIM I I I First Row — Jean Thomas, Ellen Kinkaid, Marjorie Chapman, Maggie Mae Powell, Marilyn Miller, Louise Crook, Beulah Fox Tindall, Mildred Fryer, Faye Wasson, Helen Carwile, and Walter Richardson. Second Row — Roma Lee Anderson, Frances Watkins, Harwice Williams, Ada Mae Kelly, Ruth Williams, Nettie Gay Poe, Adelaide McCarty, Mary Hancock, Pauline Farley, and Margaret McLean. Third Row — Mary Elizabeth Sanders, Harold Mitchel, Juanita Guest, Kathleen Ferguson, Margaret Brewer, Melba Logan, Edith Smith, and Bob Roberts. fourth Roil — Maury Taylor, Herbert Wood, C. W. Pyron, Catherine Boyer, Ernest Meek, Easter Noble, Eleanor Ferguson, C. M. Davis Jr., and Paul Robb. 1137 61 WHY WORRY? Worry is a sordid thing, As useless as a toneless bell. Drop your cares, try to sing; This method often works quite well. When everything seems so tough And the world seems all against you; Laugh it off, ' tis bad enough, This alone will help you through. —J. K. Whitaker 1937 66 Left to Right — Rodgers, McClenahan, Brasfield, and Eddy. COACHING STAFF Coach Rab Rodgers, former Ole Miss star, completed his first years at Sunflower Junior College this year. He started his career by coaching the football team, later taking over the girls ' basketball teams, both college and high school. Following the basketball season, he took charge of the track team. Athletic Director G. T. McClenahan built up to his reputation by putting out a State and M. V. C. championship baseball team last spring and a State championship basketball team this season. Coach Mac has done more than any other man to make the Delta basketball conscious. Coach Bill Brasfield has control of the high school athletic teams. He has brought both football and basketball teams to a higher level than they have been in several years. Richard Eddy, Physical Educational Director, has done much to complete the ath- letic program by his well-balanced Physical Education classes. 68 standing — Ebb Jones, Harry Coleman, Allen Dodd, Mitchell Stone, Clifton Bishop, Billie Vaughn, and Virgil Sewell. Kneeling — Bill Leech, Spud Collins, Duce Rodgers, Seth Banks, Mutt Veneable, Otis Bennett, Harold Randall, and Floyd Cummings. COLLEGE FOOTBALL The 1936 football season was started with a squad of green men, many of whom had never played football before; only four sophomores were members of the team. Another handicap to our team was the lack of reserve power without which no football team is complete. In a meeting of the Junior College coaches at Jackson, it was found that Sunflower Junior College was the only team in the conference that didn ' t have any out-of-state men. Mr. Broom commended the team and school highly on this fact. Special mention should be given to Capt. Clifton Bishop whose long punts and expert blocking earned him a place on the all M. V. C. eleven. He was rated the best punter in the Conference and will be greatly missed next season. Mitchell Stone was rated, by both coaches and team, as the most improved man on the squad and was elected as captain of the next year ' s team with Seth Banks as alternate captain. Coaches Rab Rodgers and G. T. McClenahan predict a much better team next year as they will have a much larger and experienced squad to start the 1937 season with. 69 70 71 Kneeling — Sarah Mortimer, Frances Smith, Dewey Bizzell, Sarah Holland, Mary Celeste Johnson, and Ouida Bush. Standing — Dot Bizzell, Audrey Greenlee, Sarah Katherine Byrd, Libby Lindsey, Eva Watkins, Doris Jean Sisson, Evelyn Taylor, Mary Lou Streeter, and Coach Rab Rodgers. COLLEGE GIRLS ' BASKETBALL The Trojans girls ' basketball team had an unsuccessful season due to the hard schedule and the lack of experienced players. Although they won few games, they showed true sportsmanship and were in there fighting to the final whistle. Most of the players are freshmen and should be able to play better ball and produce a winning team next year. 72 standing — Coach G. T. McClenahan, Perry Bruton, Charles McKinnon, Mitchell Stone, Ray Ricks, Goodge Prather, and Manager Horace Hughes. Kneeling — Bill Leech, Brooks Martin, Spud Collins, Slick Bryant, Willard Overton, and Mascot Miss Jean Mc- Clenahan. COLLEGE BASKETBALL The Trojan quintet reached a pinnacle this year by winning twenty-five out of twenty-eight games and then running rough shod over Goodman for the State Championship. Fate, in the form of illness, overtook the team just before the Mississippi Valley Tournament and they were nosed out by the fast Freed-Hardeman Cagers, who had already been defeated twice by the Trojans. A post season game with the Mississippi State Maroons fell through when the Trojans won the state title and were seeded first in the Mississippi Valley Conference. State refused to play their first team. Captain Ray Ricks and Goodge Prather were selected on the all state basketball team with Stone and McKinnon on the second team. 73 74 75 standing — Goodwin. Harvey, and Stinson. Kneeling — Bizzell, Whitacre, and Greenlee. COLLEGE TRACK The Trojan track team made a strong bid for state honors. The relay team, con- sisting of Sparks, Flynn, Thomas, and Eubanks, placed third in the state meet. Chuck Thomas placed second in the javelin throw and Dean Newell tied for second place in the high jump. Other contestants who placed were: Burnett, tied for third place in the pole vault; Coleman Heard, third place in the mile run; and Fowler, third place in the half-mile. 76 Manager Jones, Orr, Pearson, Brandon, Dodd, and Coach G. T. McClenahan. Kneeling — Grantham, Martin, Phillips, Bailey, Owens, Smith, Davisson, and Mascot Horace Hughes. COLLEGE BASEBALL The Sunflower Trojans ' nine last year was the best in the history of the school, winning both the Mississippi Valley Conference and the State title. Under the. able direction of Coach McClenahan, the Trojans lost only three games and those were non-conference contests. Special mention should be given to Ike Pearson, pitcher, and Jack Grantham, catcher, a battery superior to any other in the State and Mississippi Valley Conference. While on the mound Ike maintained perfect control of the situation, not losing a game the entire year. Grantham, a clever catcher and heavy hitter, batted over 5 00 last year and knocked a home run and a double in the championship game with Perkinston to lead the Trojans to victory, score 8-1. 77 Standing — Coach S. A. Brasfield, Joe Harpole, James Spencer, Sam Grantham, J. B. Smith, Theodore Roberts, Paul Ferguson, Steve Shaw, and Asst. Coach Edgar Ware. Kneeling — Otis Dunn, Bill West, Rex Murff, Joe Thomas, P. C. Aust, Gene Pierce, and Charles Flickner. S. A. H. S. FOOTBALL The Sunflower Agriculture High School Aggies showed a marked improvement over the teams of the last few years, winning four games, losing three by close scores, and tying one. Coach Bill Brasfield taught his boys to love the game and play it hard and fair. Not a single boy quit coming out, an unusual fact on any football team. Drew 6 Inverness 0 Shaw 6 Indianola 7 Hollandale 0 Ruleville 0 Linn 0 Greenood 2 5 Moorhead 0 Moorhead 12 Moorhead 19 Moorhead 0 Moorhead 2 Moorhead 0 Moorhead 13 Moorhead 6 78 standing — McCarty, Dugger, Roberts, Grantham, Dunn, and Coach S. A. Brasfield. Kneeling — Logan, Spencer, McRee, Thomas, and Stader. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS ' BASKETBALL The S. A. H. S. basketball team had a very successful year, winning thirteen games and losing only five. Through Coach Bill Brasfield ' s efforts a smooth running team was produced that grew better as the season grew older, climaxing the season by winning the County Championship from Ruleville by a large score. High scorer for the season was Captain Kirk McRee. 79 Kneeling — ' Ellen Kincaid, Juanita Guest, Laura Mae Sheffield, Billie Wiggins, Rosa Belle Jordon, and Margaret Richardson. Slaiuliiig — Coach Rab Rodgcrs, Nettie Gay Poe, Edith Poe, Carrie Lou Crook, Virgie Mae Guest, Tincy Bell, Pauline Farley, and Manager Sid Gillespie Jr. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ' BASKETBALL The girls ' basketball team, coached by Rab Rodgers, had a season of ups and downs. They improved at the last of the season, however, to win second place in the county tournament by defeating Ruleville. The S. A. H. S. sextette made a strong bid for first place but were defeated by Inverness. HIGH SCHOOL TRACK The High School boys ' track team showed up well, especially the relay team. This team, composed of Logan, Eubanks, Snelgrove, and Quinn won second place in the state field meet. The girls ' relay team, Jackson, Bush, Carpenter, and Knapp won second place in the Delta meet, and third place in the state. 80 9 3 7 0L F E ATURES WHO ' S WHO Miss S. J. C. LAURA TRUITT 1137 82 I 111 [I ' ll in WHO ' S WHO Mr. S. J. C. STANNY SANDERS 1337 WHO ' S WHO MOST BEAUTIFUL MOST HANDSOME HARRIET BURKE SYLVESTER BALDRIDGE 1937 84 I iiiiii%riTi WHO ' S WHO CUTEST GIRL WITTIEST BOY ' DOOTSIE HOLLOMAN SMITH MILLER FEiFii ir[ri WHO ' S WHO MOST INTELLECTUAL GIRL 1937 86 WHO ' S WHO BEST GIRL ATHLETE MITCHELL STONE 1137 87 WHO S WHO MISS S. A. H. S. MR. S. EDITH SIEGEL I [iFiiM I ri WHO ' S WHO WALTER HARRISON ll[ll []SFEi:i 1937 90 Rayhond Kolb,Pres)DENT CuiFTOIMBlSHOPjV.PaES. HU6hStEVEN5,SeC.vTR£A5. 1937 91 First Row — Carolyn Ridell, Marilyn Miller, Edith Smith, Elizabeth Staton, Sarah Carch, Mary V. Harrison, Easter Noble, Versie Lee Felts, Helen Carwile, Katherine Beyer, and Rosa Belle Jordon. Second Row — Faye Wasson, Louise Crook, Mild red Lee Lewis, Ellen Kincaid, Eleanor Ferguson, Roma Lee Anderson, Martha Kent, Zelda Carch, Marjorie Chapman, Mary Hancock, and Margaret Richardson. Third Row — Marianna Staton, Lillian Ross, Laura Mae Sheffield, Kathleen Ferguson, Judy Kealhofer, Beulah Fox Tindall, L. V. Bennett, Mary Bush, Elsie Bess Watkins, Lorraine Aaron, and Ruth Gilliland. Fourth Row — Virginia Holloman, Inda Glynn Hobbs, Alma Lee Miller, Inez Liles, Maggie May Powell, Billie Cath- erine McNeal, Myrtice Adams, and Gertrude Griffin. Fifth Row — Blanche Boyer, Thelma Jackson, Edith Poe, Lillian Hairston, Tincy Bell, Lillian Lee, Carrie Lou Crook, Vivian Downer, Hope Hooker, and Elizabeth Sanders. Sixth Row — Charlotte Siegel, Earline Walker, Frances Elmore, Nettie Gay Poe, Lucille Cook, Margaret Jean Brewer, Carolyn Ray, and Cecile Davis. Seventh Row — Bernice Williams, Pauline Farley, Alice Lee Runnels, Mildred Mullen, Margie Knapp, and Margaret McLean. 1937 First Roif — George Richardson, Robert Wood, Eugene Kent, C. M. Davis, Edgar Hobbs, Marion Johnson (Re- porter), J. B. Thomas, George Robb, Horace Hughes, Paul Robb, and Walter Richardson. Secoiitl Ron — Marc Miller, Jack Booth, Robert Tollison, Joe Harpole, Clarence McCuUar, Frank Dunn, Steve Shaw, Joe Thomas, and Arthur Richardson. Third Ron — William Jackson, Richard Shaw, Jimmy Spencer, Billy RiddcU, Kim Arnold, Kirkland McRee, Walker Simpson, and James Richardson. Fourth Row — Walter Harrison, William Flowers, Gene Pierce, Homer Hatchet, D. M. Tamburo Jr., Nathan Wise, John Ed Carpenter, and Sam Grantham. Fifth Roti— Mr. Spencer Murphy (Sponsor), Herman Murphy, Rex Murff, J. T. Bridges, J. B. Smith, Howell Rich- ardson, Paul Holloman, and Paul Aust. 1137 93 LEE SOCIETY STANNY SANDERS President HAZEL SCOTT B. F. SMITH Vice President Secretary and Treasurer 1137 94 1 1 ri iiM ri T WILSON SOCIETY JIMMY LANCASTER President LAURA TRUITT Vice President HUGH STEVENS Secretary and Treasurer 1937 95 KE1F[ISFE[1 1937 96 PHILOMATHEAN SOCIETY OLYMPIAN SOCIETY 1337 97 ELIZABETH STATON High School Editor 1937 98 MARIE REESE Typist 1937 99 riftW Y.HhRRlSON DEBATERS CftTHEMNEt LEftN El z abethStaton C h Pi RL.OTTE Siege b 1937 100 I LTI IIM II I CHEER LEADERS 1937 101 PRESENTING THE COLLEGE CHOIR The choir under the direction of Mrs. Emma Frederick Jacobson is one of the major activities of the college curriculum, and ranks as one of the outstanding choral organi- zations of the South. It is known for its beautiful tone and interpretations of the great sacred masterpieces and the feeling of reverence that is instilled into all of its audiences. It is the purpose of the choir, not only to have the best choral organization in the state, but also, by inducing the people of this section to appreciate the more elevated type of sacred music, to better the taste of the choirs of our churches. Many excellent soloists and quartettes have been produced during the past few years and they have been much in demand for the programs of local organizations and those of nearby towns. The male quartettes have won first place at the Junior college field meet for the last two years, and several places have been won by our soloists. The choir is composed of forty-two select voices and meets twice weekly. It is featured annually in a concert just prior to the Christmas Holidays. Every spring, pro- grams are rendered in out-of-town churches and numerous trips are made. Among the towns visited this spring were: Drew Greenwood Inverness Rolling Fork Ruleville Hattiesburg Sunflower Jackson Cleveland Indianola Winona 1937 102 llETFII ' il ' ll 1 HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB 1937 103 GIRLS ' QUARTETTE Left to Right — Embry, Graham, Aaron, and Lindsey. BOYS ' QUARTETTE Left to Right — Boyett, Whitaker, Lancaster, and Royce. 104 1 1 ii iiM I r I First Row — Margaret Jackson, Louise Knapp, Marion Johnson, Zelda Carch, Robert Tollison, Nathan Wise, Jack Sullivan, Maxine Shaw, Wiley Holmes, and C. M. Davis. Second Row — Billie Wiggins, Faye Wasson, Marc Miller, Frank Dunn, Richard Shaw, Tom Johnston, Bill West, Beulah Fox Tindall, and Tiny Carpenter. Third Row — Mildred Fryer, Bob White, John DeFoore, Flulsey Anderson, James Lancaster, C. G. Boyett, and Steve Shaw. BAND The S. J. C. and A. H. S. band is composed of twenty-five members. Eleven of these students had never taken band lessons until this year; so it has taken hours of practice on the part of these new members and much hard work from Mr. Jacobson, the efficient director, to bring the band up to i ts present high standing. Panora by G. E. Holmes and lolanthe from The Mikado by Arthur Sullivan are the selections that will be played in the Junior College Contest at Raymond on April the tenth. Other entries in the contest are: Clarinet Quartette — Tiny Carpenter, Robert Tollison, Jack Sullivan and Nathan Wise. Cornet Solo — Marion Johnson. Saxophone Solo — Tiny Carpenter. Clarinet Solo — Nathan Wise. Bright new uniforms, a generous gift from the trustees, improved both the spirit and the appearance of the band. 1137 105 keik[isfei:t Dgi ! — m- iffff ' mj I Ltf ' Mail - E LAURA TRUITT Assistant Editor J. K. WHITAKER Art Editor CLIFTON BISHOP Editor-in-Chief B. F. SMITH Sports Editor ELIZABETH STATON High School Editor DAVID SANDERS Assistant. 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WHITE Moorhead, Mississippi 0 „.T lov fir.) VM. JO -!) MY BUSINESS IS JUST A LOT OF BOLOGNA chamberlain: I had a beard like yours once, and when I realized how bad it made me look, I cut it off by gosh. Sparks: Well I had a face like yours once, and when I realized that I couldn ' t cut it off, I grew this beard, by heck. Compliments of SUNFLOWER COTTON OIL COMPANY COTTON SEED HULLS MEAL INDIANOLA MISSISSIPPI HOUGH DRUG PACE SEED AND COMPANY SUPPLY CO. INDIANOLA Cleveland ' Miss. ' Indianola Famous for Their Home Made THE SEED FIRM OF THE Ice Cream DELTA Compliments of S H E P A R D HOTEL COFFEE INDIANOLA SHOP FURNITURE INDIANOLA, MISSISSIPI COMPANY and McGEHEE, ARKANSAS 120 Federal Compress Warehouse Co, ' Service Impartially Rendered RuLEViLLE, Miss. MISSISSIPPI STATE COLLEGE OFFERS Unexcelled opportunities for those who expect to complete requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in either of its five Undergraduate schools — AGRICUL- TURE, ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, BUSINESS, and EDUCATION, or to do graduate work in either of these fields. The cost is moderate, instruction excel ' lent, facilities unexcelled in the South, ex ' tra curricular activities broad and con- structive, and the most democratic student body in the country. An enrollment in 1936-7 of 1925, the largest in the History of any Mississippi Institution of higher learning, and the fact that its graduates are in demand are strong testimonials of the services that Mississippi State College renders the youth of the state. For catalog or other information write to: The Registrar, State College, Miss. G. D. Humphrey, President W. F. Hand, Vice-President Mitchell Robinson, Sec. Bus. Mgr. Cummings: I suppose you dance. Elona: Oh, yes, I love to. Cummings: Great, that ' s better than dancing. W. H . WA L L The Tailor and Dry Cleaner CURLEE CLOTHES STETSON HATS ARROW SHIRTS CHENEY CRAVATS DREW MISSISSIPPI Next Who, me? Born? Yes sir. Where? Russia. What part? All of me. Why did you leave Russia? I couldn ' t bring it with me. Where were your forefather ' s born? I only have one father. Your business? Rotten. Whiere is Washington? He is dead. I mean the capital of the U. S. They loaned it all to Europe. Now, do you promise to support the constitution of the U. S.? Me? How can I? I got a wife and six children to support. 121 Mississippi School Supply- Co m p a n y SERVING MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLS ❖ Church, Theatre, School Athletic Equipment Library Books, Cherokee School Supplies ❖ JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI John Herring: You know, there ' s a lot of electricity in my hair. Ben Curry: Why not, it ' s connected to a dry cell. Compliments of McRae Bros. Bakery MASTER BREAD GREENWOOD, MISS. Orr: Perry has quit trying to make love T X ' 11 11 1 t Bishop: Did she repulse his advances? Orr: No, she advanced his pulses. to his girl. CITIZENS Compliments of BANK MOORHEAD DRUG TRUST COMPANY CO. MOORHEAD MISSISSIPPI BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI Smith Miller: Stinson, she sure did give Stinson: Who? Miller: Mother Nature. you a dirty look. 123 A. CULLANDER Foundry Machine Shop Mill Supplies Hardware ENOCH HAGA Manufacturers of Dixie Tramper Dixie Geared Pump Dixie Farmall Saw A TASTE THRILL • • • PURE • • • WHOLESOME cca IN BOTTLES BELZONI CXDCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. L. P. Lence: Don ' t you think late hours are good for one? Bobo: I don ' t know about one, but they ' re fine for two. E. L. MALVANEY • In olden times the lover cried, With passion strong and brave, Oh darling, be my queen, my bride, And I will be your knave. But nowadays he murmurs low. Over cigarettes and tea, Say, when you get your next divorce Why not tie up with me? ARCHITECT • JACKSON MISSISSIPPI Mr. Tharp: What ' s the best way to make sawdust? Ozzie: I dunno. Mr. Tharp: Come — come — Use your head, use your head. 124 Gresham Service Stations Inc Phone 58 INDIANOLA MISSISSIPPI More motorists every day £xx5e BATTERIES GREENWOOD MISSISSIPPI 12T DENTON ' S Manfacturers of the Delta ' s Best Ice Cream Cleveland ' Miss. ' Shelby HUMPHREY COUNTY GROCERY CO. BEL20NI MISSISSIPPI Phone 80 CHAPMAN PRINTING COMPANY Producers of Distinctive Printing Complete Line of OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES Phone 456 INDIANOLA, MISS. 126 REFLECTIONS AFTER HOME-GOING Love is like a trunk — if you don ' t check it in time you have to express it. Love is what tempts a man to tell foolish lies to a woman and a woman to tell the truth to a man. Love is a flame that lights the world and burns like all fury. Love is misery, sweetened with imagination, salted with tears, spiced with doubt, flavored with novelty and swallowed with your eyes shut. Love is a malady for which there are a lot of sure cures, but the quickest and surest is another love. Love is a thing that a man can buy and a woman can get for nothing. Love is only an episode in man ' s life, but the entire history of a woman ' s life. Love is the ninth word in a telegram. Love is a millstone around a man ' s neck and naturally every man in love wants to plunge into the sea of matrimony. THE COW The cow is a female quadruped with an alto voice and a countenance in which there is no guile. She collaborates with the pump in the production of a liquid called milk, provides the filler for hash, and is skinned at last by those she has benefited, as mortals commonly are. The young cow is called a calf and is used in the manufacture of chicken salad. The cow ' s tail is mounted aft and has a Universal Joint. It is used to disturb marauding flies, and the tassel on the end has unique educational value. Persons who milk cows and c ome in contact frequently with the tassel have vocabularies of peculiar and impressive force. The cow has two stomachs. The one on the ground floor is used as a warehouse and has no other function. When this one is filled the cow retires to a quiet place where her ill-manners will occasion no comment and devotes herself to belching. The raw material thus conveyed for the second time to the interior of her face is pulverized and delivered to the auxihary stomach, where it is converted into cow. The cow has no upper plate. All her teeth are parked in the lower part of her face. This arrangement was perfected by an efficiency expert to keep her from gumming things up. As a result she bites up and gums down. The slice of cow is worth eight cents in the cow, fourteen cents in the hands of packers, and two dollars and forty cents in a restaurant that specilizes in atmosphere. 127 128 I I (