Mulberry High School - Mulberry Tree Yearbook (Mulberry, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1953 volume:

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Director Mr. Henry Moody Assistant Athletic Director SENIOR CLASS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Carl Matthes, Secretary; Elmer Scott, Presi- dent; Pierce Jones, Treasurer; Chester Morrison, Vice President. SENIORS SAMUEL CHARLES ALDERMAN If mischief admits one to Heaven, he is well on his way. Football-11, 12; Basketball-11, 12; Track-11, 12; Class President-9; Intramural Board-10; Football Manager-9,10; Junior Play; M Club-11, 12; Senior Personality. TIMOTHY GLEN ALDERMAN A girl is the sweetest thing God ever created. Football-10, 11, 12; Basketball-11, 12; Track-11, 12; M Club-11, 12. CHARLES EUGENE BAILEY I think-----therefore I am. Football-9. 10. 11. 12; Baseball-9, 10. 11. 12; Basketball- 9. 10, 12; Track-11, 12; M Club-10, 11, 12; 4H Club-9; 10,11, 12, President-11; Craft Club-9; Social Club-9; Student Council-12; Junior Play. PETER HENRY BROWER Teachers and classes are my only objection to Education. Craft Club-9; 4H Club-9. 10. 11, 12; Library Club-9, 10, 11; Cheerleader-12; Senior Play. CHARLOTTE LYNN BURDETTE Knows everybody, likes everybody, and is liked by every- body. ” Beta Club-9, 10, 11, 12; Historian-9, 10, 11, 12; Cheer- leader-9, 10, 11, 12; Student Councll-9, 10, 12; Secret- ary-12; Class Officer-9, 10, 11; Band-9, 10; Intramural Board-9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary-11; Tennis Team-11, 12; Junior Play; Paper Staff-11, 12; Editor, 12; M Club-U, 12; President-12; FHA-12, President-12; Journalism Club 9; Dramatic Club-9; Delegate to Girls' State-11; Annual Staff-12; Senior Play; Homecoming Queen-12; Senior Personality. PAUL EARNEST CARAKER ” What is school compared with fishing? Foothall-12- Swimming Team-11: Library-9, SENIORS ELMER LEE CARUTHERS All things come to him who will but wait--So why worry? Football-10, 11, 12; Baseball-10. MARTHA CHESTNUT Her voice is ever so soft; an excellent thing in a woman. Glee Club-9. LOIS COBB Life is short, but there is always time for courtesy. Library Club-10; DCT Club-11, 12. ROONEY CONNELL Only the good die young---why should I worry? Football-10, 11, 12; Baseball-10, 11, 12; Track-10; Intra- mural Board-12; Key Club-12; M Club-11, 12; Intramural Award-10. BENNIE JO COZART Work is work and must be done, nevertheless, I have my fun. Beta Club-10, 11, 12, Vice President-12; Basketball-9, 10, 11, 12; Cheerleader-9, 10, 11, 12; Paper Staff-11; Dramatic Club-9; Journalism Club-9; Class Officer-9, 10, 11; Junior Play; Intramural Board-10; Band-9; M Club 11, 12, Vice President-12; Social Club-9; Annual Staff- 12; Senior Play; Senior Personality. FRELDA MAE CRANE She has no time for thrills of fame, a mere diploma Is her aim. Social Club-9; Journalism Club-9; Homecoming Court- SENIORS CLYDE CRAVEY He said little, but to the purpose. 4H Club-9. 10, 11. VERDA LEE CRAVEY A lady of taste, not display. Band-10, 11, 12; Annual Club-11; FHA-12, Historian-12; Junior Play. BOBBY CROSBY 'All great men are dead----I’m not feeling so well myself. Junior Varsity Football-9, 10; Swimming Team-10, 11, 12; M Club-11, 12; DCT Club-11; Football Manager-12; 4H Club-9; Senior Play. GWENDOLYN JOYCE DAIL Always ready for a good time. Journalism Club-10; Social Club-9; Annual Club-10; Majorette-10, 11, 12; Library Club-10. RONALD DE GOLYER A great deal more to him than you can see. Band-10, 11, 12; Senior Personality; Beta Club-12. LULA MAE DENMARK To make the world a friendly place, one must show a friendly face. Glee Club-9. SENIORS PATRICIA S. DURRANCE Either do not attempt it at all or go through with it. Beta Club-10, 11, 12; Annual Club-10, ll; Annual Staff- 10, 11, 12; Intramural Board=10; Paper Staff 11; Intramural Award-11; Senior Play. MAXO EVANS Sometimes I sit and think--so me times I just sit. Baseball-9,10, 11, 12; Basketball-11, 12; M Club-10, 11, 12; 4H Club-9, 10; DCT Club-12; Class Officer-10; Social Club-9. ROBERT J. EVANS Man's work is never done--why start it? 4H Club-9, 10, 11; Baseball-9, 10, 11; DCT Club-12; M Club-10, 11, 12; Intramural Board-11. JOYCE FARNELL Talk she can, and talk she will. Her tongue is very seldom still. Drum Majorette-11, 12; Paper Staff-11; Senior Play; Girls' Junior Varsity Basketball Managier-11; FHA-12. ANGLINE MARIE FREEMAN To Speak kindly does not hurt the tongue. Social Club-9; DCT Club-12. MARGIE GARRISON Never take life too seriously. Social Club-9; Craft Club-9; Glee Club-9. SENIORS DICK HALL Long and tall and full of the makings of a man. DCT Club-11, 12. President-12. CAROLINE HELEN HARDY As an artist she'll take first place. Beta Club-10, 11, 12; Annual Club-10, 11; Annual Suff- ii, 12; PaperSuff-11; Journalism Club-9; DramaticClub- 9; Band-9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Senior Play; Senior Personality. HENRIE HARNED Nothing is impossible to a helping hand. Beu Club-10, 11, 12; SecreUry-12; Basketball-9, 10, 11, 12; Cheerleader-11, 12; Junior Varsity Cheerleader-9; Intramural Board-9; Tennis Team-10; M Club-12; Journa- lism Club-9; Paper Staff-11; Band-9; 4H Club-10, 11; Senior Personality. JERRY HICKS Live fast, die young, and have a goodlooking corpse. 4H Club-9, 10, 11. 12; FootbaU-10, 11. 12; M Club-12; Social Club -9; Homecoming Escort-12; Senior Personality. CHARLES RICHARD HARTE One of those sought after men. Football-9, 10, 11, 12; Capuin-12; Baseball-10, 11, 12; Basketball-9.10. 11. 12; Track-9, 10.11. 12; Key Club - 12; M Club-10, 11. 12; Band-9, 10, 11, 12; Social Club- 9; All Sute Basketball Team-11, Junior Play, Swimming Team-9; Intramural Award-11; Homecoming Escort-9, 10, 11, 12; Senior Personality. J. E. HATCH Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and uke what comes. ” DCT Club-12; Library Club-11. SENIORS JAMES HOBBY He never waits for fun to find him--he goes a-hunting after it. Craft Club-9; 4H Club-12; DCT Club-Ll, 12; Vice Presi- dent-12. DAPHNE HUTCHINSON A lady who is always a lady. DCT Club-12; Social Club-9; Band-10. ELINOR ALENE JOHNSON So quiet she seems, so still and wise, 'til we see the twinkle in her eyes. Glee Club-9. FLOYD JOHNSON. JR. What shall a man do but be merry? Social Club-9; 4H Club-9, 10, U, 12; Football-11, 12; Track-11, 12; Junior Vanity Foothall-10. JANIE JOHNSTON Away with ordinary customs--they cramp my style. Beta Club-10, 11, 12; Cheerleader-11, 12; Tennis Team 11, 12; Annual Club-10, 11; Annual Staff-10, 11, 12; Editor 12; Paper Staff-11; Homecoming Court-10; Junior Play; M Club-11, 12; Secretary-12; Swimming Team-11, 12; Senior Play; Senior Personality. PIERCE JONES I'm a woman hater, but the Bible says, 'Love Thy Enemies’.” M Club-10, U, 12; Key Club-12; Football Manager-10, H ,Q- IQ- 1 n. SENIORS JO ANN JORDAN High ideals which win respect, great things of you we shall expect. Beta Club-9, 10, 11, 12; Band-9,10, 11, 12; Annual Club- 11; Annual Staff-11, 12; Glee Club-9; English Award-11; Senior Personality. ASA KEENE There are a few things that never go out of style, and a feminine woman is one of them. Baseball-10, 11, 12; Football-12; M Club-11, 12; 4H Club 11, 12; Basketball-12. LOIS MARIE KIRKLAND It's great to have a smile that smiles. Glee Club-9. VERNON KIRKLAND A character all his own. ” Library Club-9. J. L. KITCHEL why should I s tudy and rack my brain on some dull book? Ain't I a genius? 4H Club-9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Varsity Football-11; Foot- ball-12; Craft Club-9; Track-12. DAVID KLEIN Cheer up--the worst is yet to come. ” DCT Club-11, 12; 4H Club-9, 10. 11. 12. S M I H S SANDRA SWANN MADDOX Pretty, charming, and awfully nice. Beta Club-9, 10, 11, 12; Glee Club-9; Swimming Team- 10, 11; Cheerleader-11; Student Council-11; Intramural Board-11; M Club-11, 12; Homecoming Court-10; Soft- ball-9; Senior Personality. JAMES WATSON MCDONALD A real fellow to have for a friend. Football-10. 11, 12; Track-10; DCT Club-11, 12. CARL HERBERT MATTHES Tis good to be merry and wise. Class Officer-9, 10, 12; Band-9, 10, 11, 12; Student Coun- cil-9, 10; Dramatic Club-9; Beta Club-9, 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 11, 12; Journalism Club-9; Key Club-11, 12; Delegate to Boys’ State-11; Swimming Team-10, 11, 12; Junior Play; M Club-11, 12; Band Executive Committee- 11; Senior Play; Senior Personality. JIMMY R. McGILVARY He bums the midnight oil--but not for study. Transferred from Plant City; Football-12. CATHERINE McNEAL If I can't say what I think, why think? Dramatic Club-9; Craft Club-9; Softball-9; Basketball 10, 12; Junior Varsity Basketball Manager-11; M Club-11, 12, Treasurer-12; Tennis Team-10, 12; Annual Staff-12; Beta Club=12. NANCY LOU MILLS Men may come and men may go, but not if I can help it. Softball-9; Class Officer-9; Band-9, 10, 11, 12; Social Club-9; Glee Club-9; Junior Varsity Basketball-9, 10; Basketball-11; Annual Club-10, 11; Swimming Team-9, 10; Homecoming Court-11; Intramural Board-9; Senior JIMMIE RAY MOORE The living and honest proof that a teacher earns his pay.” Craft club-9; 4H Club-9. 10. 11; DCT Club-12; Foot- ball-9. 10. 11. 12; Homecoming Escort-12; Senior Per- sonality. CHESTER MORRISON School is all right when there isn't anything else to do. Student Council-10, 11; Class Officer-10, 11, 12; Senior Personality. JO ANN NEWBERRY The only way to have a friend is to be one. Glee Club-9; Social Club-9; Library Club-9, 10, 11; Craft Club-9; Paper Staff-11. JO ANN NORRIS The reason gentlemen prefer blondes. Glee Club-9; Intramural Board-9; Homecoming Court- 9. 11. Glee Club-9; Social Club-9; DCT Club-12. DONALD E. PRINE He who thinks for himself and rarely imitates is a free man. Glee Club-9; 4H Club-9, 10, 11, 12; President-12; Basket- ball-9, 10, 12; Key Club-11, 12; Junior Play; Track 12; Social Club-9; Craft Club-9; Beta Club-12; Senior Play. NOLIE NADEAN PREVATT She is quiet and friendly. JUNE CAROL PROCTOR Oh, what a terrible thing this learning is!” Social Club-9; Band-9, 10, 11, 12; Glee Club-9; Annual Club-11. RAYMOND REED Beware--I May do something sensational. 4H Club-9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary-12; Junior Varsity Foot- ball-11; Craft Club-9; Junior Play. ANNE MANN RENNINGER Leave silence to the saints--I am but human. Transferred from Plant High School, Tampa; Senior Play; Senior Personality. JOE ROUTH Sensible people find nothing useless. Transferred from Montverde, Florida; Football-11; Dele- gate to Boys' State-11. WILLIAM SAPP Where there's a will, there's a way. Library Club-9, 10, U, 12; Band-9, 10, 11; DCT Club-12. ELMER SCOTT It isn't what you do--It’s what you get caught doing. Beta Club-9, 10. 11, 12; Social Club-9; Key Club-10, 11. 12; President-11, 12; Student Council-11, 12; Class Officer 11. 12; Football-11; DCT Club-12. NANCY LOU SENG Never let your books interfere with your week-ends. Beta Club-10, 11, 12; Annual Club-11; Annual Staff-11, 12; Paper Staff-11; FHA-12, Parliamentarian-12. ALVIS OLIVER SHEFFIELD To work, or not to work----that is die question. Social Club-9; Glee Club-9;‘Football-9,10, 11.12; Track 9, 10. 11, 12; M Club-10, 11, 12. JIM SIMONS He is able because he thinks he is able. Transferred from Bartow, Florida; Student Council-12, President-12; Football-12; Paper Staff-12; Senior Play; Homecoming Escort-12. GLENDA FREIDA STRICKLAND A sweet girl with a smile for everyone. Junior Play; Annual Club-11, 12; Annual Staff-11, 12; Senior Play; FHA-12, Treasurer 12; Senior Personality. ALICE VIRGINIA SWEAT She's not too bashful, nor too bold. Journalism Club-9; Dramatic Club-9; Junior Varsity Basket- ball-10; Softball-9; Tennis Team-10, 11. 12; Band-9. 10. 11, 12. BARBARA ANNETTE TATE Neat--------not gaudy. Social Club-9; Journalism Club-9; Dramatic Club-9; DCT Club-12, Treasurer-12; Junior Play. JAMES TAYLOR Wise is the man when having nothing to say, keeps still. Transferred from Lake Butler, Florida. WILLIAM OWEN TOWNLEY If ladies interfere with work, quit work.” Football-10, 11, 12; Baseball-11, 12; Basketball-10, 11, 12; Senior Personality. FAYE JEANETTE WATSON Quiet----occasionally. Annual Club-10, 11; AnnualStaff-10, 11; DCT Club-12, Chaplain-12. BETTYE JEWELL WEEKS Her friendly smile cheers all who look her way.” Beta Club-10, 11, 12; Library Club-11; Annual Club-11; 4H Club-12. FRANK WETHERINGTON Let thy words be few. 4H Club-9, 10, 11; Football-10; DCT Club-11, 12. ALFRED WALKER “Let what comes, come; it's coming anyway. Craft Club-9; Library Club-9. 11; DCT Club-12. S E M 0 II S JACQUE WIGGINS Easy going, never hurrying, but hard to stop. Beta Club-9. 10. 11. 12; Library Club-9; Craft Club-9; DCT Club-12. Secretary-12. RAMONA WILSON As gay as the twinkling of her eyes. ” Annual Club-11. 12; Annual Staff-11. 12; Junior Play; Senior Play; FHA-12. Vice-President-12. JUNIORS Sherrill Adams Bobby Anderson Betty Jean Bames Marion Blackwell. V. President Guin Bridges J. T. Burgner Barbara Byrd Mary Caruthers Richard Cecil Harold Cravey Melvine Cravey Bobby Davis Jimmy Davis Bernie Dixon Ruth Douglas Martha Jean Duke Lubie Fortner Margaret Fuller Bobby Gilbert Freida Gillooley Pasco Hagan Patricia Harden Alton Harrell Peggy Hicks Bobble Jean Houston Robert Jenkins Ada Johnson Joyce Johnson Margie Johnson Paul Johnson Tommy Kilpatrick Donna Faye Kirkland Evelyn Kirkland Johnnie Lane Geraldine Lewis Harriette Lewis Donna Lingerfelt Dorothy Maddox Bobby Joe Malloy Betty Martin JUNIORS Thelma Peterson Allen Polk James Poole Stephanie Powell, Treasurer Joyce Powers Charles Renninger Op hie Rushing Leola Sheffield Jane Stack, Secretary Eulus Stephens Marguerite Strange Earle Sweat Donald Taylor Mary Emma Thornton Martha Turner John Watson Kenneth Wiggins Jerry Williams, President Juanita Wilson Barbara Wylie Not Shown; Jim Boutwell, James Pace, Jim Welch Christine Alderman Betty Lou Allen George Anderson Rubye Anderson Sadie Anderson Sue Bailey, Secretary Wilma Bearrington Andrew Berezny Carl Biebricher Louise Bridges Charlotte Butcher Joyce Carter Georgia Cobb Mildred Coleman James Coston Carmen Crosby Beulah Curlee Bobbie Curry Lavoynne Curry Freida DeGolyer Joe Frank Dixon, President Ray Dunford Eugene Freeman Pete Frost SOPHOMORES Larry Frye Dorothy Fugate Joe Garrison June Garrison Vonda Gibson • Everett Lee Godbold Patsy Hallman Sylvia Harden Charles Hayden Dorothy Hemdon James Jarvis Keith Johnson Luther Johnson Joanne Jordan Lillian Klein Sarah Klein Harry Levins Edward McNeal, V. President Gail McNeil Bobby Meeks Betty Mercer Robert Miles Betty Morgan Earline Murray Juanita Newman Doris Peterson SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES Billy Joe Planner Johnnie Pollock Betty Lou Price. Treasurer Martha Kay Rimes Sonny Seigler Maxine Standley Louise Tate Becky Taylor Isbon Teuton Jack Tuten Betty Thrasher Ruth Thornton James Tyre Barbara Walker Robert Walker Gladys Watson Sandra Weaver Delores Wetherington Joanne Wetherington Sonny Wetherington LaRue White Ginger Williams Carolyn Young Gloria Young Not Shown: Ralph Gilbert, Thomas G. Imel, James Johnson, Laurence Mitchell, Catherine Woodward Trumella Alderman Wilbur Allen Bobby Arnold Eugene Barlow Peggy L e Bell Thelma Benton Mary Blevins Barbara Branch Sallie Mae Branch David Burdette Gordon Canning Evelyn Cannon Ronald Caraker La Verne Clements Mae Cochran Mary Jean Connelly Avis Cook George Cox Susie Mae Cravey Dorlne Davis Donald Deal Tommy Duff Cecile Duke Gayle Earp James Eason Ann Edson Sandra Foster James Fuller Jean Gay Doris Grimes Ann Hagan Mary Vela Hancock Naomi Hardy Betty Jean Harris Gladys Hart Keith Hawkins Edward Hendrix Glenda Hicks Maurice Hobby Lester Hoffman James Hurd Gregory Jenkins Edgar Johnson Louella Johnson Solon Keene Jimmie Kerce L. M. Kirkland Joyce Kirkland Robert Lancaster Ronnie Lane Billy Mathis Glbby Mathis Richard Matthes W. J. McNally Charles Meadows Susie Melvin Amelia Miles Donald Miles Aubrey Mills Reba Mills F K E S II M E Helen Mitchell Sue Mock Caroline Moses Jimmy Motsinger Patsy Murphy Esther Parsley Jim Peddy Alice Prevatt Walter Prevatt Glenda Proctor Hallam Purcell Joan Purcell Anne Purvis F. D. Purvis Carol Renninger Jeanette Rowand Carol Slump Jeanette Shirley Roy Simpson Jim Smith Hubert Standley Shirley Standley Sally Stewart Jimmie Swearington Charles Walker F R E S II M E Joy Walker Charles Ward Helen Wauon Virginia Wetherington lot Shown: Wilbur Bearrington. Carolyn Dukes, Janice Peek, Leroy Smith. The Mu I ben Tree Staff V LAYOUT........................................Top right, seated: Evelyn Kirkland, Carolyn Hardy, Art Editor; Glenda Strickland, Manager; Dorothy Maddox. Standing: Ramona Wilson, Catherine McNeal, Bennie Jo Cozart, Nancy Seng. Manager; Ophie Rushing, Art. BUSINESS and ADVERTISING...............Bottom right, seated: Charlotte Burdette, Jo Ann Jordan, Manager; Barbara Wylie. Standing: Patty Durrance, Joyce Johnson. Guin Bridges. Senior Person alit i e FUNNIEST Glenda and Jimmy Ray 51 V' BEST FIGURES Dickie and Henrie ■ BEST ALL AROUND MOST INTELLECTUAL Jo Ann and Ronnie MOST POPULAR Charlotte and Carl t i HfiT iNlhe vYc r Id d i d lj DU rAeart )VI N M $ All db ft d 3 r N hoM£ M 0 In K. Nancy and Owen MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Seated: Kenneth Wiggins, Jerry Williams, Junior Representatives; Bobbie Curry, Treasurer, Sophomore; Lubie Fortner. Vice President, Junior; Jim Simons, President, Seniors; Charlotte Burdette, Secretary, Senior; Donald Miles, Freshman Representative; Joyce Johnson, Junior Representative; Elmer Scott, Senior Representative. Standing: Mr. Troy Cumming, Adviser; Evelyn Cannon, David Burdette, Freshman Representatives; Sonny Seigler, Martha Kay Rimes, Sophomore Representatives; Charles Bailey, Senior Representative; Joe Frank Dixon, Sophomore Representative; Mrs. Erdine Weaver, Adviser. il f— BETA C Ll'B Front row: Betty Weeks, Patty Durrance, Jacque Wiggins, Nancy Seng. Barbara Tate, Sandra Maddox, Joyce Johnson, Miss Louise Clarke, Sponsor. Second row: Jane Suck, President; Dorothy Hemdon. Jo Ann Jordan, Joanne Wetherlngton, Charlotte Burdette, Historian; Caroline Hardy, Stephanie Powell, Gladys Watson, Mary Thornton, Henrie Hamed. Secreury; Catherine McNeal, Janie Johnston, Bennie Jo Cozart, Vice President, Last Row: Larry Frye, Ronnie DeGolyer, Donald Prine, Elmer Scott, James Jarvis, Sonny Seigler, Carl Matthes, Treasurer; Bobby Anderson. KEY C L II II Seated; Charlton Peddy, Treasurer; Joe Frank Dixon, Vice President; Elmer Scott, Donald Prine, Presi- dent; Eulus Stephens, Carl Matthes, Standing: James Jarvis, Charles Alderman, Sonny Seigler, Secret- ary; Pierce Jones, Jerry Williams, Glen Alderman. LIBRARY CLUB Pete Frost, President; Paul Johnson, Vice President; Harriette Lewis, Secretary; Geraldine Lewis, Trea- surer; Becky Taylor, Reporter; Alice Prevatt, Betty Jean Harris, Naomi Hardy, Mary Caruthere, Thelma Peterson, Dorothy Herndon, Delores Wetherington, Joanne Wetherington, Joe Routh, Ophie Rushing, Sallie Branch,Dorine Davis,Doris Grimes,Jim Smith, Jim Swearington, Mary Connelly. Mary Thornton, Joyce Kirkland, Peggy Bell, Louise Bridges, Avis Cook, Ann Hagan, Billy Sapp. D CT CLUB Daphne Hutchinson, Marie Freeman, Jacque Wiggins, Secretary, Faye Watson, Chaplain; Lois Cobb, Barbara Tate, Treasurer; Nadean Prevatt, Billy Sapp, Librarian; Bobby Gilbert, Alfred Walker, Maxo Evans. Parliamentarian; James Hobby, Vice President; David Klein, Robert Jenkins, J. E. Hatch. Photographer; James Poole, Robert Evans, Historian; Elmer Scott. Reporter; Dick Hall, President; Jimmy Ray Moore, Sargeantat Arms; Watson McDonald, Franklin Wetherlngton, Mr. R. LeRoy Lastinger, Coordinator. F. II. L First Row; Dorlne Davis, Martha Duke. Ramona Wilson, Vice President; CharlotiE Burdette, President; Betty Jean Harris. Second Row; Miss Geraldine Galloway, Sponsor; Virginia Wetherington, Barbara Branch, Verda Cravey, Historian; Nancy Seng, Parliamentarian; Guin Bridges, Reporter; Melvine Cravey, Doris Grimes, Shirley Gay Standley. Third Row; Joyce Famell, Margie Johnson, Mary Caruthers, Joyce Kirkland. Joyce Johnson, Secretary; Carol Shimp. Fourth Row: Susie Mae Cravey, Dorothy Maddox, Glenda Strickland, Treasurer; Betty Jean Barnes, Barbara Wylie, Jeanette Shirley. BAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Gordon Canning, Carl Matthes, Donald Taylor, Ray Dunford II A S D Front row: Joyce Walker, Marguerite Strange, Joyce Dali, Lavoynne Curry. Joyce Famell, Barbara Wylie, Gum Bridges, Evelyn Cannon, Reba Mills, Stephanie Powell. Second Row: Patricia Peters, Sandra Foster, Nancy Mills, James Jarvis. Verda Cravey, Earl Sweat, JoAnnJordan, Carl Matthes, Sherrill Adams, Carol Shimp, Donald Taylor, Bobbie Jean Houston, Hallam Purcell, Blanche Eastman, Glenda Proctor, Mary Jean Connelly, Caroline Hardy, Margaret Fuller, Richard Cecil. Third row: Betty Sweat, Naomi Hardy, Band Director Roger V. Morrison, Kenneth Wiggins, Dick Harte, Bobby Joe Malloy. Larry Frye. Donald Miles. Ray Dunford, Gloria Young. Wilbur Allen. Fourth row; Gordon Canning. Billy Joe Plattner. Ophie Rushing, Charles Cribbs, June Proctor. MAJORETTES Kneeling: Joy Walker, Marguerite Strange. Barbara Wylie. Head Majorette; Guin Bridges. Lavoynne Curry. Standing; Stephanie Powell, Joyce Dail, Joyce Faraell, Drum Majorette; Evelyn Cannon, Reba Mills. Ml. CLUBS Pg H T acej ue roo T. E. IfAJ + Charles r g e P a pV oe VARSITY FOOTBALL First Row, Kneeling: Charleton Peddy, Manager; Jimmy Davis, Marion Blackwell, George Anderson, Reuben Connell, Floyd Johnson, Asa Keene, Jerry Hicks, Owen Townley, Pasco Hagan, Bobby Crosby, Manager. Second Row: Oliver Sheffield, J. L. Kltchell, James Pace, Eulus Stephens, Charles Bailey, Sonny Seigler, Edward McNeal, Jimmy Ray McGilvary, Jerry Williams, Coach Reed. Third Row: Bobby Joe Malloy, Charles Alderman, Elmer Caruthers, Allen Polk, John Watson, Charles Renninger, Dickie Harte, Glen Alderman, Jim Simons. Football Summary The Panthers ended their 1952 season in the Ridge Conference in fourth place again. They maintained a lead in scoring by making 120 points to their opponents 94 points. Jim Simons, Dick Harte and Jim McGlvlary made the All-Ridge Conference Team for which Coach Glen Reed awarded them silver foot- balls. Seniors graduating are. Captain Dick Harte, who has been awarded an athletic scholarship to the University of Florida, Jerry Hicks, Elmer Caruthers, Jim Simons, Owen Townley, Jim McGilvary, Floyd Johnson, Glen Alderman, Asa Keene, Charles 3ailey, J. L. Kitchel, Oliver Sheffield, Charles Alderman and Reuben Connelt. The coaching staff this year consisted of Athletic Director Glen Reed, Assistant Athletic Director Henry Moody, Jr., and Coach Jerry Polk. FOOTBALL MANAGERS Charlton Peddy Bobby Crosby 1952 SCORES m.h.s . 13 Avon Park 6 M.H.S ...0 Haines City .... 21 M.H.S .J3 Lake Wales 20 M.H.S ... 0 Kissimmee 14 M.H.S , . 14 Pinecrest 6 M.H.S . 19 Kathleen 6 M.H.S .. 18 Fort Meade 6 M.H.S .. 26 Frostproof 6 M.H.S ..13 Auburndale 6 M.H.S .. 12 Sebring 7 Season's Record; Won - 7, Lost - 3 LEADING SCORERS Charles Renninger.....................37 Dick Harte............................26 Jerry Williams .......................21 Bobby Joe Malloy......................18 Marion Blackwell...................... 6 Eulus Stephens........................ 6 Jim McGilvary..........................6 DICK HARTE, Captain Fullback VARSITY LETTERMEN Dick Harte, Captain Jerry Williams Allen Polk Edward McNeal Jerry Hicks Pasco Hagan Elmer Caruthers Jim Simons John Watson James Pace Owen Townley Jim McGilvary Charles Alderman George Anderson Floyd Johnson Glen Alderman Asa Keene Marion Blackwell Jim Boutwell Charles Renninger Eulus Stephens Charles Bailey Reuben Connell Norman Seigler, Jr. Bobby Joe Malloy J. L. Kitchel Oliver Sheffield Jim Davis Charlton Peddy, Manager Bobby Crosby, Manager ASA KEENE Halfback CHARLES BAILEY Halfback FLOYD JOHNSON Guard EULUS STEPHENS REUBEN CONNELL Halfback ELMER CARUTHERS Tackle CHARLES ALDERMAN Guard JERRY WILLIAMS Halfback JIM DAVIS End Fullback EDWARD McNEAL End CHARLES RENNINGER Halfback ALLEN POLK End JIM SIMONS Tackle PASCO HAGAN End :harles aldermj Guard k- VAN Center VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Kneeling: Janie Johnston. Pete Brower, Maida Blowers, Mascot; Henrle Hamed, Bennie Jo Cozart, Captain, Standing; Rubye Anderson, Pat Harden. Joyce Powers, Joan Purcell, Carol Renninger, Bobbie Curry. CROW IV li HOMECOMING OUEEN II0 II E CIIII I II (i CII I II T Joe Frank Dixon, Gayle Harp, Jerry Williams, Barbara Walker, Jim Simons, Bobbie Jean Houston. Queen Charlotte Burdette, Dickie Harte, Stephanie Powell, Edward McNeal, Sue Bailey, Jerry Hicks, Joy Walker. Jimmy Ray Moore. •InIIIli VARSITY FOOTBALL First Row: J. Smith, G. Canning, E. Barlow, E. L. Godbold, R. Caraker, J. F. Dixon, G. Cox, L. M. Kirkland, B. Arnold, C. Walker. Second Row: J. Polk, Coach; L. Hoffman, H. Purcell, D. Burdette, A. Mills, J. Motsinger, P. Caraker, G. Jenkins, L. R. Smith, W. J. McNally, B. Dixon. Third Row: E. Hendrix, B. Davis, C. Ward, R. Lane, J. Welch, T. Duff, J. Eason, D. Miles, J. T. Burgner. Susie Melvin, Sally Stewart, Glenda Proctor, Janice Peek, Dorine Davis, Doris Grimes. BASKETBALL jerry Williams, Dick Harte, Jim Simons, James Coston. CharlesRenninger, Jim Boutwell, Luther Johnson, Marion Blackwell. Kneeling: Glen Reed, coach. Not Shown; Allen Polk, Owen Townley, Pasco Hagan, James Pace, Edward McNeal. JIM BOUT WELL EDWARD McNEAL JAMES COSTON LUTHER JOHNSON CHARLES RENNINGER ALLEN POLK .JAMES PACE PASCO HAGAN Kneeling: Joyce Dail, Joyce Famell, Managers. Seated: Stephanie Powell, Catherine McNeal, Nancy Mills, Henrie Hamed, Captain; Bennie Jo Cozart, Anne Renninger, Jane Suck. Standing, Pat Harden, Mildred Coleman, Patsy O’Cain, Joyce Johnson. Sylvia Harden, Gladys Watson, Lavoynne Curry, Bobbie Jean Houston, Barbara Byrd. GLADYS WATSON ANNE RENNINGER SYLVIA HARDEN BARBARA BYRD JOYCE JOHNSON BOBBIE JEAN HOUSTON MILDRED LAVYONNE CURRY La Verne Clements, BettySweat. Ramona Wilson, Patsy Hallman. Patty Durrance, Sylvia Harden. Captain; Dorothy Maddox. Sandra Foster. Nancy Mills, Henrie Harned, Geraldine Lewis. Martha Kay Rirr gskMary Thornton. Prospects: Tommy Kilpatrick, Charles Meadows. Jimmy Ray Moore, George Cox, Bobby Crosby. Henrie Harned, Lavoynne Curry. Gladys Watson. Ronald Caraker, Mr. Dave A. Lofgren, Director. Team: Jimmy Welch, Sonny Seigler, Janie Johnston. Bobbie Jean Houston. Carl Matthes, Paul Caraker. First Row: Catherine McNeal, Treasurer; Charlotte Burdette, President; Bennie Jo Cozart, Vice Pres- ident; Janie Johnston, Secretary. Second Row: Sandra Maddox, Bobbie Jean Houston, Mildred Coleman, Barbara Byrd, Henrie Hamed, Jane Stack, Stephanie Powell, Sylvia Harden, Rubye Anderson. First Row; Reuben Connell, Asa Keen, Sonny Seigler, Joe Frank Dixon, Floyd Johnson, Maxo Evans, Paul Caraker, Jerry Hicks, Robert Evans. Second Row: Marion Blackwell, Charleton Peddy, Eulus Stephens, Jimmy Davis, Charles Bailey, Dickie Harte, Owen Townley, Pierce Jones, Robert Jenkins, Carl Matthes. Third Row; Jerry Williams, Charles Renninger, Jim Simons, Glen Alderman, Jim McGilvary, Charles Alderman, Elmer Caruthers, Sammy Polk. TRACK BASEBALL INTRAMURAL R 0 A R D Seated: Rooney Connell, Charlotte Burdette, Avis Cook, Sadie Anderson, Peggy Hicks, Lavoynne Curry, Standing: Eugene Barlow, Ronnie Lane, Sonny Seigler, Joy Walker, Pat Harden, Eulus Stephens, George Anderson, Jerry Williams, Mr. D. A. Lofgren, Sponsor. £ fi u2± v rjflty' GREETINGS iQUj I s? J2. f Y ly Lyt A £ A GOOD WISHES to the CLASS OF 1953 from W. S. BADCOCK CORPORATION MULBERRY, FLORIDA Florida's Finest Furniture BADCOCK WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '53 imiin Modern Shop LADIES' and CHILDREN'S READY-TO-WEAR Men's Furnishings MULBERRY, FLORIDA Congratulations to the Class of '53 Your Building Material Headquarters MULBERRY LUMBER COMPANY FOR SELECTION - - FOR QUALITY - - FOR PRICE Shop At PAUL’S COMPANY Your Store of Good Values In The Phosphate Area WHERE QUALITY SHOUTS AND PRICES WHISPER PHONE 4134 MULBERRY, FLORIDA Compliments of Compliments of UNCLE GEORGE'S CENTRAL PHARMACY FISH STAND Mulberry, Florida at the old MORRISON'S STAND PHONE 2471 MULBERRY, FLORIDA Compliments of MULBERRY BAKERY CANAL ST. GARAGE 24-HOUR BIRTHDAY CAKES and FANCY PASTRIES WRECKER SERVICE Road Service MULBERRY, FLORIDA YOU WRECK THEM WE FIX THEM Canal Street Mulberry, Fla. Where You Buy for Less HARRY C. MOTSINGER, Owner Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE BANK OF MULBERRY Mulberry, Florida PHONE 2351 Member of F. D. 1. C. Compliments of Southern Electric Company Appliance - Sales and Service Electric Contracting Canal Street Mulberry Phone 4981 Clement's Service Station Standard Oil Products ROAD SERVICE ANYWHERE IN THE DISTRICT Phone 3491 Mulberry Compliments of Compliments of SUNSHINE GROCERY Young's Gulf Station Frog Store AAA Service Canal and Church Streets Phone 4741 Mulberry PHONE 2561 MULBERRY North Church Street Mulberry, Florida Compliments of Mulberry Restaurant AND Taxi 20 West Canal St. Phone 3991 MULBERRY, FLORIDA j Compliments of CAMP CLEANERS MULBERRY PHONE 3191 HARRIS SERVICE STATION Texaco Gas Oil PHONE 2051 MULBERRY Compliments of MADDOX GROCERY Groceries and Fresh Meats PHONE 3702 MULBERRY Compliments of POLK ICE COMPANY MULBERRY, PHONE 2521 Compliments of Hutchinson's Grocery EAST MULBERRY PHONE 2261 MOORE'S FLORIST Flowers for all occasions Phone 4111 MULBERRY, FLORIDA Compliments of JUANITA HOTEL PHONE 8019 MULBERRY Compliments of Your MUTUAL STORES, INC. Where Low Prices are Born and Raised Elsewhere Compliments of Andersons Grocery Your Friendly Grocer QUALITY MEATS GROCERIES MULBERRY, FLORIDA Phone 3171 Mulberry J Mulberry Jewelry Co. j HUMPTY-DUMPTY The Place to Go for the Brands You Know | ) CONFIDENCE AND SERVICE BUILT OUR BUSINESS Fine food for discerning people Phone 4144 Polk St. Mulberry I MULBERRY PHONE 4012 - -■ ZZt t gZt 6p 'U ? Congratulations to the CLASS OF '53 CITY OF MULBERRY MULBERRY SERVICE STATION Oil—Tires Parts and Accessories Sinclair Gas - Oil EAST MULBERRY, BARTOW ROAD PHONE 4511 ANDERSON BOTTLED GAS SERVICE MULBERRY, FLORIDA PHONE 3725 Super Fuel for Cooking, Heating and Refrigeration Compliments of ican Cyanamid Co. , , , f4 i f y - BREWSTER, W ster Com Ak, ■ or BREWSTER, FLORIDA Cry c f jp A COMPI t LINE OF'DULANY AND SNOWCROP FROZEN FOODS fjtfv 4 Groceries , -r lV I t1 Meats — Feed — Dry Goods — Clothing m Uk,.jv Shoes—Gas and Oil OPERATED BY AMERICAN CYANAMID COMPANY ffc R THE CONVENIENCE OF ITS EMPLOYEES I L� ‘ The Nation's Leading fertilize and 18 Percent NORMAL Superphosphate The American Agricultural Chemical PIERCE, POLK COU IDA 1 Compliments Of ; DICK'S BARBER SHOP PIERCE, FLORIDA 1 COMPLIMENTS OF I ) i s f S PIERCE MERCANTILE Compliments of COMPANY DUREN'S DRUG STORE PIERCE, FLORIDA BREWSTER, FLORIDA j o'1 IV I dV v.i «i V. s 4 ° r i K.rf'HV rS', j ,w 4 ' °’Jt, '1'1 ',(,''' n ® yi� . i It™. � j 0()| “ � ' « ' C«9 ' v JYJ . AX-JZ-jlX ' 1 ' «e 4 y : , ip « 'h s ‘ f J f BIGGER PROFITS f e' O' C, ' O’ a,. ii.yv c l ' .a ‘ FERTILIZERS V , • ; 4 VIRGINIA-CAROLINA CHEMICAL CORP. Nichols, Florida tlfaj . ompiimenhOf , ] Zu?. AXL l 'T I TO THE CLASS Of'53 NICHOLS COMMISSARY DURDEN'S GROCERY i od$J1 NICHOLS, F NICHOLS, FLORIDA I Compliments Of Graham Builders Supply PHONE 2-1591 BARTOW, FLORIDA BARTOW DRUG CO. WEST OF THE COURT HOUSE ON THE SQUARE TELEPHONE 2-2521 BARTOW, FLORIDA Mable's Ready-To-Wear Opposite Court House 165 East Main Street Bartow, Fla. Phone 2-0233 Y r) C ! (Jomplimenti of Roe Electric Company Frigidaire Appliance and Wiring Phone 2-6371 BARTOW, FLORIDA 0 II - I. f .v..mnson mlac-Oldsmobile Co. 245 S. Central Avenue Bartow, Florida PHONE 2-5221 For Plumbing, Home-Water System and Sheet Metal See Us PETER KUHN 550 E. Main, Bartow, Fla. ,frrr 1 «- JESSLYN'S Gifts of Character BARTOW, FLORIDA - , , r TATE-PHILLIP'S HARDWARE COMPANY If It's Hardware We Supply It 280 - 290 East Main Street Phone 3-4371 Bartow, Florida When in Bartow Shop at the Bartow Bargain House 21 Years in Business Trade With Us and Save BARTOW, FLORIDA J Compliments of I McCORYS 5 and 10 i | BARTOW, FLORIDA .bliuLkiAciia. A' - 4� ‘a | ?- ' i C t O t V A i ) Z7 4 % ■ ' , Tj r j. i)o i f’ Mine 4 Milr'Supply company v A ' V� . '✓ )?. Incorporated MACHINERY—BOILERS—ENGINES—PUMPS MILL, MINE AND BUILDERS SUPPLIES l: EXPLOSIVES Lakeland, Fl b cv %, Best Wishes From PUB LI X SUPER MARKETS THE PLACE TO GO . . . FOR THE BRANDS YOU KNOW And LUNDY'S BAKERY 'Special attention to all party orders'' 913 S. Florida Ave. 59-051 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '53 Lakeland Home Appliance Co., Inc. 226 -228 SOUTH FLORIDA AVE. Lakeland, Florida Phone 5157 HOWARD H. ENLOW General Manager iff!' A Lakeland Ford Company 125 Lake Mirror Drive LAKELAND, FLORIDA SALES SERV,CE 1 GRINER WATERS, Dealer Compliments of Lakeland Lincoln-Mercury 201 W. Main St. LAKELAND FLORIDA Orange Blossom Perfume Bar Featuring Charles of the Ritz cosmetics 110 S. Kentucky Avenue Phone 26-302 Lakeland, Fla. RACY'S Lakeland House of Style Ellen-Kaye Barbizon Lingerie Kickernick Printzen - Suits and Coats Doris Dodson Juniors 209 E. MAIN ST. LAKELAND Compliments of Myrick's Men's Store 113 S. Kentucky Avenue Lakeland, Florida Congratulations to the Class of '53 THE SHOE BOX Shoes for all occasions LAKELAND, FLORIDA Ar L ' [- 614 y est Lemon Street Florida JlaJzeland itorlue-9 i j cVjs ____ McNEAL'S GROCERY Meats—General Mdse.—Gas—Oil Keeping You Satisfied Keeps Us Busy MEDULLA, FLORIDA Phone 34-455 NTY DEMOCRAT COUNTY NEWSPAPER per year by mail WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE? Pick your favorite picture in this annual and we can sell you a reprint. Order Group and Activity pictures by name of group and describe fully. Enclose $1.25 for each 8 x 10. Order individual portraits by name and year. Send $2.25 for one dozen wallet size or ask for price list of all sizes. ROBERTSON STUDIO 160 N. Central Avenue Bartow, Florida