Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1954 volume:

— 19?4 Contents Administration Page 10 Acquaintances Page 28 Athletics Page 82 Activities Page 100 z f AYS of high school life tv hen hearts were young and gay . . . calling a cheery “Hi” on cool, crisp mornings . . . sharing a book and a whisper in a busy classroom . .. looking for four-leaf clovers under the noon-day sun . . . meeting friends at the flagpole when the long day was over. Vblumc twenty-eight PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS, MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL, MOBILE, ALABAMA II I A IV OF 10 5 4 Elsa Carlson, Editor • Mary Frances Lee, Business Manager • Horace Beasley, Assistant Business Manager • Kathy Shrout, Photographer • Annie Lou White, Adviser • Roy R. Wilkie, Consultant. HazeI II. Drirvr 74W| O f I V “She is the most understanding woman in the world,” a student once said of Miss Hazel Driver, Dean of Girls. Murphy wholeheart- edly echoes this thought. When illness, difficulties with school worf{, or dilemmas at home threaten the precariously balanced equilibrium of a teen-ager s world, Miss Driver is always near to give sympathy and advice that will help set that world aright. Whether she scolds us for our misdemeanors, or pa- tiently soothes our fears, we admire her and appreciate her interest in us. Miss Driver is equally skillful in her guidance of groups of girls. During her deanship at Murphy she has organized the Welfare Fund, the Mae Fanes chapter of Future Teachers of America, and the in- valuable All Girls’ Council. Her tal s before these groups—gracious, earnest, wise, and sincere — have been the inspiration of innumerable Murphy girls. • 6 • FA In V. Fvanizvn ccK m In room 219, amidst von fusion and tumult, a teacher sits at her desf( calmly sorting readmit slips, ice cream bills, and chemistry ex- periments. This remarkable person is Mrs. Etta V. Frantzen, senior section teacher, student council spon- sor, and chemistry teacher. It was a luc (y day for Murphy when Mrs. Frantzen joined the faculty three years ago. Her under- standing glance and sympathetic words have made her a beloved teacher of a difficult subject. Her infectious laughter brings sunshine to the daily routine. A mother to the girls, a pal to the boys, she is a delightful companion to all, whether in the chemistry laboratory or on a student council convention trip. A wonderful teacher and an even more wonderful person, Mrs. Frant- zen has completely won the affec- tion of Murphy High students. • 7 • J' MATT .1. LAWLER w f V HE HEN I consider Life and its feta years— A wisp of fog betwixt us and the sun; A call to battle, and the battle done Ere the last echo dies within our ears; A rose choked in the grass; an hour of fears; The gusts that past a darkening shore do beat; The burst of music down an unlistening street,— wonder at the idleness of tears. Ye old, old dead, and ye of yesternight, Chieftains, and bards, and peepers of the sheep, By every cup of sorrow that you had, Loose me from tears, and make me see aright How each hath back what once he stayed to weep: Homer his sight, David his little lad! Mr. Lawler devoted a goodly jxmion of his life to Murphy High School — as teacher of science and biology and chairman of the Science department, as pioneer in visual education both at Murphy and in Mobile County, as general co-ordinator of the complex exaluation program of 1950. Friends at Murphy will long remember Mr. Lawler’s kind face, which wore in later years “the twilight of a grief, but in that grief the star- light of a smile. They will remember the face because they loved the man. • 9 • 4 i vi (s fw% t i vi Dr. Raymond G. Wilson PRINCIPAL Memphis State University, B. S., Duke University, M. Ed., Univer- sity of Illinois, Ed. D. As head of Murphy High School I)r. Wilson participates actively in organizations of high school prin- cipals. Currently he is chairman of the Southern Association Commis- sion on Research and Service, the first high school official ever to serve as such. He is also one of the seven-member National Curricu- lum Planning and Development Committee of the National Associa- tion of Secondary School Principals. This year at Murphy was a fairly normal one. The imbalance in enrollment, with the smallest senior class in the history of the school, was due to the transition from an 11-grade to a 12- grade system in Mobile. The “gangster publicity in the fall, unfortunate in many respects, served to draw Murphy closer together and to increase the concern of serious students for the moral well-being of their school. Faculty meetings centered around the theme: “Expanding Approaches to Better Educational Practices. Fields selected for study were audio-visual, guidance, and curriculum. Speakers for the three topics were Dr. James Caldwell, Director of Audio- visual Services at University of Alabama; Juvenile Judge of Mobile County, Mr. Herndon Inge; and Mr. Melvin Hctland, Assistant Superintendent in charge of Curriculum. • 10 • Common Learnings Program Murphy’s Common Learnings program attracted many people interested in curriculum experimenta- tion. Miss Mildred Ellisor, supervisor of instruction in Monroe County and former Core teacher at Mur- phy, brought a party to spend the day, and a similar group came from Conecuh County. Prominent indi- viduals who spent varying lengths of time in obser- vation and consultation were: Dr. Rosalind Zapf of Detroit, with the Ford Foundation; Dr. Herman Frick of Florida State University; Dr. Hoyt M. Brock of Florence State Teachers College; Dr. William Van Till of Peabody College; and Dr. Alfred Kirsch of Dusscldorf, Germany. Core teachers themselves journeyed to Troy State Teachers College for a week- end conference and workshop. Adult and Veteran School The Adult and Veteran division is gradually becoming more adult and less veteran. Two-thirds of the students this year were non-veterans taking courses ranging from grades 1 to 12, in addition to post-graduate courses in college preparatory, in- dustrial arts, and business education. Special short term courses which attracted many adults were milli- nery, optical physics, interior decoration, flower ar- rangement, income tax, gardening, horticulture, sew- ing, art, and duplicating machines. Adult and Veteran Division is self-sustaining through tuition. Through the years it has equipped Murphy with many office machines, including rotary and keydriven calculators, adding machines, and duplicating machines. This year the division gave the visual education department an R C A senior pro- jector, an opaque projector, and two daylight screens. Mrs. Huntil (right), assistunt principal in charge of Adult and Veteran Division, discusses format of new bulletin with her office manager. Miss Knudsen. Mr. Phillips (left), assistant principal in charge of discipline, checks on a withdrawn student with Mrs. ll'hitt, visiting teacher. Mr. McManaway (right), dean of boys, outlines large-scale freshman testing program to Miss Williams, new guidance counsellor. Mrs. Devilbiss (right), registrar, checks graduation require- ments for 195i seniors, while Mrs. Stumpf, records clerl(, copies a four-year record card. Mrs. Ijowrey. receptionist, issues turdy slips and lends fountain pens to the ever-present office queue. Administrative Myra Bailey Mr� . Lucille Baker Monte Bartlett Mr� . Addilean Booker Annie S. Brantley Mrs. G. G. Devil bits Hazel 1). Driver Mrs. I am i sc Ha mil • Myra Bailey, Secretary • Mrs. Lucille Baker, Welfare Store • Montez Bartlett, Record Clerk • Mrs. Addilean Booker, R. N. School Nurse; Charity Hospital School of Nursing, Mobile Infirmary School of Nursing • Annie S. Brantley, Assistant Cafe- teria Manager • Mrs. G. G. Devilbiss, Registrar; Judson College, B. S., Chicago Univer- sity, Columbia University • Miss Hazel D. Driver, All Girls' Council Sponsor, Dean of Women, Future Teachers’ Club Sponsor; University of Wisconsin, B. A., North- western University, M. A. • Mrs. Louise Hamil, Assistant Principal, Director of Adult and Veteran Division; University of Alabama, B. S., M. A. • 12 • Staff - - - 1054 Josephine Hargrove Mrs. R. I). Houser Esther Knudsen Mabel Lowry Mrs. Helen McIntyre I toward McManaway Julius Sitterlcc Mrs. Doris Stumph % • Josephine Hargrove, Freshman Counsellor; Crafts; Guidance Committee; University of Chicago, Ph. H., Colorado State College of Education, M. A., Northwestern Univer- sity, M. A. • Mrs. R. 1). Houser, Record Clerk • Esther Knudsen, Office Manager, Veteran Co-ordinator (Adult and Veteran Division); Bowden College, University of Alabama • Mabel Lowry, Receptionist; Chicago University • Mrs. Helen McIntyre, Cafeteria Manager; Keep ’em Rollin' Club; Fartningham Womans' College, University of Alabama • Howard McManaway, Dean of Boys; University of Richmond, University of Virginia, B. A. and M. A. Teacher’s College, Columbia University, New York • Julius Sitterlee, Fiscal Agent; Spring Hill College, B. S. • Mrs. Doris Stumph, Transcripts and Record Clerk, University of Tennessee. • 13 • Faculty First llmv .. . Maude Alexander, John H. Baker, Florence S. Balderson, Gladys Baxter, Carolyn B. Benson, Mrs. T. G. Billups. StM'oml lt� v . .. Mrs. J. N. Bivona, Betty Bosdell, Mary Bragg, Mrs. F. Ix-c Bridgewater, J. G. Brimm, Mrs. Catherine Burnett. • Maude Alexander, Tennessee (College, A. B., Peabody College, A. M. • John H. Baker, Jr., Vocational Industrial Education Supervisor; Sponsor, 1). O. Club and Future Nurses’ Club; Birmingham Southern, B. S., University of Alabama, M. A. • Florence S. Balderson, Eng- lish; University of Alabama, B. S. • Gladys Baxter, Core; Sponsor of Junior Class; University of Alabama, B. S. • Carolyn R. Benson, Physical Education; Sponsor, Girls' Athletic Association; University of Alabama, B. S. • Mrs. T. G. Billups, Mathematics; Western Mary- land College, A. B., Johns Hopkins University, University of Michigan • Mrs. J. N. Bivona, Core; University of Alabama, B. S. • Betty Bosdell, Core; Alabama College, A. B. • Mary Brack;, Biology, Gen- eral Science; Sponsor of Chem-Bo-Phys Club; Peabody College, B. S., Columbia University, M. A. • Mrs. F. Lee Bridgewater, Core, Social Science; University of Chicago, Illinois State Normal University, B. S. • J. G. Brimm, Vocational Industrial Education; University ot Illinois, B. S., University of Alabama, M. A. • Mrs. Catherine Burnett, Library; Texas Christian University, M. A., Texas State College for Women, B. S. in L. S. of 1054 • Mrs. Bernice Causey, ('ore; Livingston State Teachers’ College, B. S., University of Alabama, M. A. • Eugene L. Dearincer, Physical Education, Gymnastic leam Y.M.C.A. Physical Program; University of Kentucky, A. B. • Mrs. K. J. Clark, English; Junior Historic Club Sponsor; Richmond College, B. A., Columbia University, M. A. • Lucile Hollis Cooner, English; University of Alabama, A. B., Pea- body College, Spring Hill College • Emma A. Craddock, Biology; Columbia University, M. A., University of Texas, A. B. • Marie Craw- f°rd, Spanish, I yping. General Business; Trinity College • Claude Dahmer, Band, Orchestra; Damrosch Bandmasters’ School • Winnie J. Davis, English; Sponsor of lower Library; Huntingdon College, Howard College • J. B. Dennis, Woodworking; Alabama Polytechnic Institute, B. S. • Virginia d'Ornellas, Mathematics; Faculty Com- mittee; Sophie Newcomb, A. B.; 1 ulanc University, University of Chi- cago • Mrs. W. I. Douglas, Mathematics; Alabama Polytechnic Insti- tute, B. S. and M. S. • Myrtle Enderle, Mechanical Drawing, Crafts, Adult and eteran Division; Chicago, Peabody, Applied Arts, Tulane University, A. B. First How . . . Mrs. Bernice Causey, Mrs. K. J. Clark, I.ucile Hollis Cooner, Hmnu A. Craddock, Marie Crawford, Claude Dahmer. How . . . Winnie ]. Davis, Eugene L. Dcaringer, J. B. Dennis Virginia d’Ornellas, Ruth Douglas, Myrtle Enderle. • 15 • Faculty Firs! How . . . Lois Jean Fitzsimmons, Mrs. Marie Foote, Ruth Forehand, Eloisc Foster, Mrs. Etta V. Frantzen, Mrs. W. W. Fulcher. Second How ... W. W. Fulcher, Martha Gatlin, Jessie Mary Gay, Elizabeth Green, Ruth K. Groom, Evelyn Hinz. • Lois Jean Fitzsimmons, Dramatics, Speech; hour Arts Club, As- semblies; Western Kentucky State Teachers' (College, B. A., University of Alabama, M. A. • Mrs. Marie Foote, History; University of Chi- cago, Ph. B. • Miss Ruth Forehand, History; University of Alabama, B. S. in Education, M. A. • Eloise Foster, Physical Education; Riding Club Sponsor; Alabama College, B. S. • Mrs. Etta V. Frantzen, Chemistry; Student Council Sponsor; University of Mississippi, B. A. • Mrs. W. W. Fulcher, Spanish; Mary Hardin, Baylor College, B. A. • W. W. Fulcher, Biology; Southwestern University, A. B., Peabody College, University of Colorado • Martha Gatlin, Librarian; Univer- sity of Alabama, B. A. • Jessie Mary Gay, Latin; Latin Club; Wash- ington University, A. B., Columbia University, M. A. • Elizabeth Green, Core, English; Spring Hill College, A. B.; Alabama Polytechnic Institute, M. S. • Ruth K. Groom, English; University of Alabama, A. B., M. A. • Evelyn Hinz, English; Hi Times Sponsor; Huntingdon College, Howard College, A. B. • 16 • of 1054 • Mrs. N. H. Holmes, English; Sponsor of Allied Youth; Columbia University, I ulane University, Spring Hill College • Katharine Hope, English; Liibrary Committee; Huntingdon College, A. B., Peabody College, M. A. • R. D. Houser, Printing; University of Alabama, Spring Hill College, Mergcnthaler Linotype School • Edward D. Hud- gens, Social Science, Mathematics; Sponsor of Argument, Inc., Coach of Debate and Discussion; State Teachers College, University of Ala- bama, B. S. • Mrs. Nora B. Hutchens, English; Head of English Department; Huntingdon College, A. B. • Vivian Jelks, General Science; Louisiana State University, A. B., University of Alabama, M. S., Oxford University • Betty Keirn, Physical Education; Uni- versity of Tennessee, B. S. • Clyde Kennedy, Art; Fan Randlcttc Art Honors Society Sponsor; Art Institute of Chicago, University of Ala- bama, A. B. • Inez Perry Lancham, Office Machines, Latin; Sponsor of National Honor Society; University of Alabama, M. A., Alabama College, A. B., Business University • Matt J. Lawler, Biology, General Science; Spring Hill College, B. S., University of Alabama • Ruth Lipscomb, Civics, General Science; Junior Red Cross Sponsor; Missis- sippi Southern, B. S., University of Mississippi, M. A. • Mrs. Vircinia McAllister, English; Visual Education; University of Chicago, Ph. B., University of Cincinnati, B. E., Radcliffc College, M. A. First How . . . Mrs. N. H. Holmes, Katherine Hope, R. I). Houser, Edward D. Hudgens, Mrs. Nora B. Hutchens, Vivian Jelks. SwoimI How . . . Betty Keirn, Clyde Kennedy, Inez Perry I-angham, Matt J. Lawler, Ruth Lipscomb, Mrs. Virginia McAllister. Faculty First ■tow ... Thomas L. McCann, William James Mc- Knight, M. C. Mancill, Elizacth Mayers, Josephine M. Michael, Ann Dyer Mitchell. Sccoml How . . . Vella B. Moon, E. I-ura Moore, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Morris, Mrs. Doris Morris- sette, Edith M. Murphy, Edna Olson. • Thomas L. McCann, Mathematics; Locker Sponsor; U. S. Naval Academy, B. S., George Washington University, L.L.B. • William James McKnicht, Mechanical Drawing; College of Technology, Belfast, Ireland • M. C. Mancill, Science, Physics; University of Alabama, A. B., Carnegie Tech • Elizabeth Mayers, English, Mathematics; Colum- bia University, University of Alabama, Spring Hill College, A. B. • Jose- phine M. Michael, Civics, Social Problems; Sophomore Class Sponsor; Washington University, A. B., M. A. • Mrs. Ann Dyer Mitchell, Cx)tc, Stenography; Inter-Club Council Sponsor, Y-Teens; Bclhavcn College, Mississippi State College for Women, B. A. • Vella B. Moon, Mathematics; Huntingdon College, B. A., University of Alabama, M. A., University of Chicago • E. Lura Moore, English; University of Missouri, A. B., M. A., University of Colorado, University of Boston • Mrs. Elizabeth I. Morris, Biology; University of Alabama, B. S., Alabama College, Spring Hill College • Mrs. Doris Morrissette, Home Economics; Huntingdon College, A. B., Columbia University • Edith M. Murphy, Mathematics; Sponsor of Bible Club, Sponsor of Senior Class; Sophie Newcomb College, B. A. • Edna Olson, English, Uni- versity of Alabama, A. B., University of Minnesota. • 18 • of 1054 • Mildred Pankey, Diversified Occupations; Birmingham Southern College, A. B., University of Alabama, M. A., University of Cincinnati • Myrtle Peter, Choral Director; Alabama College, B. M., Cincinnati Conservatory • Mrs. Ruby M. Pierce, Distributive Education; Alabama Polytechnic Institute, B. S., University of Alabama, M. A., Spring Hill College • Lillian Pistole, General Science; Head of Science Depart- ment; Mississippi State College for Women, University of Chicago, I ulane University, B. A. • Carol Purifoy, Bookkeeping; Mississippi State College for Women, A. B. • Willie E. Reynolds, Core, Mathe- matics; Chairman of Sunshine Committee; Alabama College, A. B. • Florence G. Robinson, Core, Latin; Alabama College, A. B., Uni- versity of Alabama, M. A. • Mrs. Catherine Ross, Family Life, Gen- eral Home Economics, Household Management; Sweet Briar College, Peabody College, B. S. • H. G. Saunders, Radio Electronics, Visual Aid • Anne E. Savace, Core, English; Washington University, B. A. • Sue Harper Savage, Stenography, Typing; Alabama Polytechnic Institute, B. S. • Mrs. C. L. Scarborough, Core, English; Huntingdon College, A. B. First llow ... Mildred Pankey, Myrtle Peter, Mrs. Ruby M. Pierce, Lillian Pistole, Carol Purifoy, Willie E. Reynolds. Second How ... Florence G. Robinson, Mrs. Catherine Ross H. G. Saunders, Anne E. Savage, Sue Harper Savage, Mrs. C. L. Scar- borough. • 19 • Faculty First lion .. . Grace Shaw, Sam Shout, W. B. Slaughter, Mrs. Willie Grace Smith, Bertha Spradlin, Miss Irene Stapleton. Scm’oimI Row ... Robertha Steele, Mary Sibley Swanson, I«olete Tanner, R. B. Taylor, Betty Towey, T. R. Usry. • Grace Shaw, Typing; Bowling Green Business University, Uni- versity of Alabama, B. S. • Sam Shout, Physical Education; Coach, Track, “B” Football Team, “B” Basketball Team; Transylvania College, A. B., University of Kentucky, M. A. • W. B. Slaughter, Mathe- matics; University of Alabama, B. S., LL. B. • Mrs. Willie Grace Smith, Home Economics; Alabama College, B. S., Columbia Uni- versity • Bertha Spradlin, Spanish; Sponsor of Spanish Club; Long- wood College, B. S. • Miss Irene Stapleton, Crafts; Junior Red Cross Sponsor; Livingston State Teachers’ ('.ollcge, University of Alabama, Tulanc University, B. S. • Robertiia Steele, Consumer Science, Biology; Livingston State Teachers’ College, B. S., Alabama Polytechnic Institute, M. S. • Mary Sibley Swanson, Mathematics; Sponsor of Junior Red Cross; Alabama College, A. B., University of Alabama, Columbia University • Lolete Tanner, Physical Education; Majorettes; Livingston State Teachers’ College, University of Alabama, B. S. • R. B. Taylor, Physical Education; Alabama Polytechnic Institute, B. S., University of Alabama, M. A. • Betty Towey, Core, Speech; Ushers’ Club Sponsor; Huntingdon College, A. B., University of Alabama • T. R. Usry, Machine Shop; Visual Education; Livingston Normal, University of Alabama, B. S. • 20 • of 1954 • Mrs. Charles B. Vaughan, Economic Geography; Latin; Attendance Assistant; Wisconsin State Teachers’ College, University of Chicago, Spring Hill College, A. B. • Ardieth Vickery, Assistant Librarian; I roy State Teachers College, B. S., University of Alabama, M. A. • Vivienne Waller, Psychology, General Science; Psychology Club; University oi Alabama, B. S. • Nellie Ward, Core; Business Sponsor of Hi I imes; Alabama College, B. S. • Frances C. Webb, Physical Education; Cheerleader Sponsor, Freshman Sponsor, Swimmiing Club Sponsor; Stephens College, University of Alabama, B. S. • Louise S. Wedceworth, Home Economics; Chairman of Household Arts Depart- ment, Red Cross Committee; Alabama College, B. S. • Annie Lou White, French, Latin; Mohian Adviser, French Club; Mississippi State College for Women, B. A. • Roy R. Wilkie, Core, English; Sponsor of Quill and Scroll, Sponsor of Monitors’ Council; University of Alabama, B. A. • Mrs. Josephine Wilkins, Mathematics; Missis- sippi State College for Women, A. B., University of North Carolina, M. A. • Charles O. Willcox, Physical Education; Howard College, B. S. • Marie Elizabeth Williams, Gore; Guidance Counselor; Nazareth College, A. B., Indiana University, Fordham University, M. A. • W. N. Woodward, Machine Shop. First Row ... Mrs. Charles B. Vaughan. Ardieth Vickery, Vivienne Waller, Nellie Ward, Frances C. Webb, Louise S. Wcdgcworth. Second Row ... Annie Lou White, Roy R. Wilkie, Mr� . Josephine Wilkins, Charles O. Willcox, Marie Elizabeth Williams, W. N. Wood- ward. • 21 • Inf init e Variety Is The Singing ... is a soul-satisfying experience for the seven hundred members of Murphy’s glee clubs, which keep two full-time teachers busy. Many aspire to a place in the 94-member Special Chorus, which presents programs on special occasions, as- sists with background music for other programs, and stages an annual operetta. Typing . . . may Ik an art as well as a skill. Whether for personal or vocational use Murphy typists strive for speed, accuracy, and mastery of good form. Advanced students gain practical ex- perience in typing for various school needs. Alone, or combined with stenography or bookkeeping, typing is an investment that pays dividends from the start. Printing . . . affords the opportunity to master the fundamentals of a useful trade and at the same time to work at that trade by printing the Hi Times and all forms used by the School Hoard and in Mobile County schools (there are “collec- tors'’ of these forms at Murphy who can supply statistics on the number and the colors of these forms!) READING . . . the nice and subtle happiness of reading . . . this joy not dulled by age. this pedite and unpunishable vice, this selfish, serene, life- long intoxication. Key note Of Learning At Murphy Training on the job . . . appeals to practical- minded Murphians who find it expedient or ex- citing to enter the business world while still in high school . . . This salesman of photographic supplies and his boss” represent a relationship be- tween business man and student that is repeated many times over in Murphy’s extensive Diversified Occupations program. Experimenting ... the heart of scientific re- search . . . that absorbing preoccupation with test tubes and bunsen burners, with a gram of this and a cubic centimeter of that . . . Result? The thrill that comes from probing nature’s secrets and —after all, who knows?—perhaps a lifetime of use- fulness that had its inspiration in a high school chemistry lab. Listening . . . and “His Master’s Voice may be the colorful music from “Carmen,” the plain- tive notes of La Golondrina,” or the boisterous gaiety of “El Rancho Grande.” “Ole!” shout the enthusiastic Spanish students. Similar groups are fount! in many classrooms, where today the record player is a conspicuous part of standard equipment. Sewing . . . the final exciting stage in the mak- ing of a casual spring cotton, preceded by a care- ful study of how to select materials, how to choose a pattern, how to cut with accuracy and economy, how to baste and fit. New Home Economics courses allow more time for background study and less time for acquiring skills by working on projects. Discussing . . . interchange of ideas on topics that range from “Teen Age Problems to “Three Great Religions . . . development of tolerance for ideas that are not one’s own . . . progress in expressing one’s own ideas with exactness and force . . . first-hand experience in learning what makes Democracy’s wheels go ’round. • 2i • . . . Variety In Ti m e, Place, Interviews . . . practice in plying a guest speaker or artist with pertinent questions and care- fully noting the answers . . . Pictured is Senator John Sparkman with a group of Core students. Other obliging visitors were Howard Butt, evan- gelist; Henry L. Scott, pianist; and Madame Rose Palmai, from the Mobile Opera Guild. Research . . . and the first all-important step is to prepare a bibliography. Equipped with pen or pencil and a stack of three-by-fives one camps in the library for hours searching for book titles in the card catalog and tracking down magazine references in the Reader’s Guide to Periodicals. Then — and only then — is one ready for the real work! Exercise . . . through calisthenics — originally the whole of a physical education program, still a major part—to keep body and mind equally alert. . . . Football and baseball players also know the value of stimulating sleepy muscles with such lim- bering-up exercises as jumping jack, deep-knee bend, wind mill, and rotation. Blackboards . . . Future' teachers soon learn from experience that the homely blackboard is a magic device. The quick manipulation of a piece of chalk can instantly clarify, emphasize, or enter- tain. A brief after-school survey discovers a Thought for the Day, statistics, an outline, a calcndar-for-thc-month in colors — and a Charles Addams cartoon. Maps . . . indispensable visual aids, whether one is following the Confederate Army from Hull Run to Richmond, to Shiloh, to Vicksburg, to Atlanta— or trying to find a place for such strange names Manner, Purpose, Degree. as Hanoi, I,aos, Viet Nam, and Dicn Bien Phu— or planning an imaginary trip around the world. Crafts . . . help Murphians to develop artistic ability and to build a finer appreciation of beautiful art objects. Students express themselves by cre- ating from their own imaginations. Their wallets, purses, belts, bookends, jewelry, bowls, and clay sculpture always attract crowds when on display in the main hall trophy cases. Field trips . . . give biology students “time to stand and stare” — here at a Liriodcndron tulipi- fera or tulip-tree in full bloom on Murphy’s South Street campus. The teacher points out the green- ish-yellow flowers marked with orange and ex- plains that the tree is really a member of the large Magnolia Family. SKETCHING ... in charcoal, water colors, penal, or chalk. . . . the tortoise and hare at the auditorium entrance or a cluster of brilliant lavender azaleas. Films . . . most modern — and most popular — way to learn. With nine out of ten teachers mak- ing use of films, trained student assistants show an average of forty films a month. Inside the Atom,” “Jane Eyre, Modern Baseball,” and “Tuberculosis were prime favorites with 1954 classes . . . Here a health class watches a film on good health habits. • 25 • that made cherished memories — to linger in our hearts and minds jorever . . . days beginning with freshman bewilderment and end- ing in senior dignity . . . gloomy days of darkest doubt and glorious days of brightest hope . . . un- forgettable high school days. DAYS THAT M • 26 • • IZ • S 'R I X 0 W 3 w vat David Acee, Football 4, “M” Club 4, basketball 4. James Aikens, Yard Monitor 4, Teacher’s Asst. 1-4. Margaret Eleanor Albright, Junior Red Cross 3, Spanish Club 1-2. Shirley Ann Ard. Betty Watts Arnold, Psych. Club 4, Allied Youth 3-4, Gate Club 1-4, Spanish Club 2-3, Bible Club 1-3, ( ore Club 1-2, Rid- ing Club 1-2, Office Asst. 1-2, Junior Red Cross 1. Sandra Rae Baird, Psych. Club 4, Hall Monitor 4. John Hiatt Baker, Jr., Yard Monitor 4, Football 1. Horace Gerald Beasley, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Mohian 4, (Asst. Bus. Mgr.), Basketball 2-4, Hall Monitor 4, Inter-Club Council 4, Rep. Council 4, Track 3-4, “M” Club 4, Quill and Scroll 4, Junior Rotarian 4, Teacher’s Asst. 2-3. Helen Beckham, D. O. Club 4, Fut. Nurses 1-3, Rep. Council 3-4, Hall Monitor 1-4, Monitors’ Council 3-4, Psych. Club 3-4, Teacher’s Asst. 1-3, Glee Club 1-3, Core Club 2. Henry Frazier Beuk. Vivian Bishop. Eldon Laverne Black, I). O. Club 3-4, Bible Club 4, Allied Youth 4. Our Unique Class—Smallest In Murphy's History • 28 • Geraldine Bollman. Ann Lois Boulo, Four Arts Club 3-4, Mohian 4, Yo Tappa Kecs 4, Locker Monitor 3, Gate Club 3, Spanish Club 1-2, Governing Council 2. Patricia Breland, D. O. Club 4, Core Club 1-4, Office Asst. 4, All Girls’ Council 3, Junior Red Cross 2, Teacher’s Asst. 1-2, Gate Club 1. Donald Andrew Brettel, Visual Ed. 4, Monitor 4, Football 3-4, Junior Red Cross 3. Elsa Theone Carlson, French Club 3-4, Latin Club (Treas. 3, Secy. 4), Mohian (Editor 4), Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Hall Monitor 3, Teacher’s Asst. 3, Bible Club 2. Dale Ronald Chambers, Fan. Ran. Art 4, Cross Country Team 4. Shirley Ann Cochran, D. O. Club 3-4, Fut. Nurses 4, O.B.E. 2-3, Core Club 2-3, Allied Youth 2-3, Science Club 1. Ronald Corry. Jon Newett Cowart. Jack Lamey Cowles, “M” Club 3-4, Football Team 2-4, Yard Monitor 2-3, Rep. Council 3, Hi Times Rep. 2, Baseball 1. John Craweord. Essie Marie Daniels, Yo Tappa Kecs 4, Keep ’em Rollin’ Club 1. With Everybody Knowing Everybody Else So Much 7 o Remember! • 29 • Luther Nathaniel Davis, Bible Club (Pres. 4), Hi-Y 4, Allied Youih 3-4, Rep. Council 4, Hall Monitor 3, Visual Ed. Mary Davis, Special Chorus 2-4, Four Arts Club 4, Hi-Timcs 4, Teacher’s Asst. 2-4, Select Choir (Vice-Pres. 4), Yo Tappa Kecs Elaine Eunice Dieiil, Yo Tappa Kecs 4, Teacher’s Asst. 4, Special Chorus 4, Glee Club 3. Veola Mae Dockery, D. O. Club 3-4, Keep ’em Rollin’ Club 4, Junior Red Cross 3. Jack Patrick Downs, Yard Monitor 4, Teacher’s Asst. 4. Ben Dukes, Gate Club 2-4 (Pres. 4, Vice-Pres. 3), Science Club 3-4 (Vice-Pres. 4), Ushers’ Club 3-4 (Head Usher 4), Class Rep. 4, Mohian 4, Junior Rotarian 4, Inter-Club Council 4, French Club 1-3, Bible Club 2-3, Hi-Timcs Rep. 3. Beverly Joanne Duke, Bible Club 4, Mobile Historic Soc. 4, Office Asst. 4, Glee Club 1-3, Monitor 1-3, Core Club 1-2. Bill Dunn, Yard Monitor 1-4, Rep. Council 4, Gate Club 3, Core Club (Pres. 8), Key Club 2, Junior Red Cross 2, Hi-Timcs ' 2, Core Club 1. Jack Ray Dutton, D. O. Club 4, Fut. Engineers 2, Visual Ed. 2, Football 1, Basketball 1, Baseball 1. Joanne Manninc Edce, All Girls’ Council 4. Ina La Merle Farris, Glee Club 1-4, Core Club 2, French Club 1, Science Club 1, Girls’ Ath. Assn. 1. Joseph Vincent Fisher, Jr., Allied Youth 4, Junior Red Cross 4, Bookkeeper 4, Teacher’s Asst. 4. 'Twenty-Eight Of Our Classmates Surprised With • 30 • Ralph Duncan Floyd, Bookkeeper 4, Mohian 4, Keep ’em Rollin’ Club 4, Hall Monitor 2-3, Hi Times Rep. 3, Core Club 1, Spanish Club 1, Gate Club 1. Martha Anne Ford, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Mohian 4, Bookkeeper 3-4, Quill and Scroll 4, Fut. Teachers 2-3, Governing Council (Class Vicc-Prcs. 3), Special Chorus 3, Hall Monitor 3, All Girls’ Council 2, Bible Club 2, Allied Youth 2, Junior Red Cross 2. Dixie Dawn Fridce, Four Arts Club 2-4, Gate Club 2-4, Nurses’ Aid 4, All Girls' Council 2-3, Junior Red Cross 3, Glee Club 3, Rep. Council (Class Rep. 2), Spanish Club 1-2. James Gray Gabel, “M” Club 1-4, Baseball 1-4, Basketball 4, Fut. Teachers 1-4, Hall Monitor 1-4, Key Club 1-3, Governing Council (Class Pres. 1-2), Track 2. Louis Davis Gaynor, Yard Monitor 4. Billie Greenstein, Governing Council 4, City Govt. 4, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Vigor Exchange 4, Four Arts Club 3-4, Latin Club 2-4 (Pres. 4), Mohian 4, Inter-Club Council 4, Quill and Scroll 4, Fut. Teachers 3, Teacher’s Asst. 3, Psych. Club (See. 3), Library Asst. 2. Beverly Jane Greer, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Yo Tappa Kccs 4. John Miller Groom, Governing Council (Class Rep. 4), Yard Monitor 4, Welfare 3-4, Gate Club 1-3, Core Club 1-2, Core Executive Group 2, Library Asst. 2, Hi-Times 2, Hall Monitor 2, Spanish Club 1, Rep. Council 1, Class Vicc-Prcs. 1. Carol Patricia Hacerty. Leah Hamilton. Kathleen Lillian Hand, French Club 4, Teacher’s Asst. 4, Hall Monitor 4, Hi-Times Rep. 4. Hubert D. Hare, D. O. Club 3-4. Honors For Their Essays On ‘Thrift • 31 • So Much To Remember! Lewis Danny Harless, Jr., Speakers’ Bureau 4, Pres. Student Council 4, Hi-Times 4, Ushers’ Club 3-4, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Latin Club 3-4, Mr. Friendship 4, Four Arts Club 2-4, Track 2-4, “M” Club 2-4, Football 3, Bible Club 2-3, Yard Monitor 2. Pansy Hayes, Governing Council 3-4, 1 lomccoming Maid 3-4, Azalea 'Frail Maid 4, Class Pres. 3, Rep. Council 2, Bible Club 2. Richard Morris Henderson, Psych. Club 4, Keep ’em Rollin’ Club 3-4 (His. 4). Thelma Alene Hilburn, Fut. Nurses 1-4, I). O. Club 4, Core Club 2-4, Cafe Asst. 2, Keep ’em Rollin' Club 2. James Dick Holster. James Phillip Hughes. Edward Charles Hulett, D. O. Club. Edgar Barry Jackson, Science Club 4, French Club 3, Hall Moni- tor 2, Spanish Club 1. Donald R. Johns, Yard Monitor 4, Science Club 4, Baseball 4. Elizabeth Jean Jones, Girls’ Ath. Assn. 3-4, Office Asst. 4, Core Club 2. Lee Jones. Betty Jean Jordan, D. O. Club 4, Fut. Nurses 4, Core Club 1-4, Junior Red Cross 1, Glee Club 1. Our Friendship Exchange IFith Vigor Encouraging • n • Raymond Jury. Ronnie Jury. Patricia Ann Kidd, Junior Red Cross 4, Four Arts Club 4, Meet Me in St. Louis,” Hall Monitor 3, Class Treas. 3, Rep. Council 3, Teacher's Asst. 3, Spanish Club 3, Majorette 2. Maryann Krkher, Spanish Club 4, Psych. Club 4, Hi-Times Rep. 4, Locker Monitor 4, Nat. Hon. Soc. 4. Shirley Jean Kuppersmith, Rep. Council 4, Fut. Nurses 3, Core Club 2, Girls’ Alh. Assn. 1. John Miller Lambert, D. O. Club 4, Football 2. 11 ugh Scott Landretii. Marjorie Ann Langley, hrench Club 4, Junior Red Cross 4. Mildred Laurendine, Rep. Council 4, Bookkeeper 3-4, Mohian 4, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, All Girls’ Council 3, Girls’ Ath. Assn. 3. Mary Frances Lee, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Mohian (Bus. Mgr. 4), Bookkeeper 4, Fut. Teachers 3, Rep. Council 3, Teacher’s Asst. 2-3, Latin Club 2, Allied Youth 2. John Frederick Lyle, Key Club (Pres. 4), Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4 (Treas. 4), Governing Council (Rep. and Treas.), Ushers’ Club 4, Kenosha Exchange 3, (late Club 3, Spanish Club 3. Louis Mefric McGill, hut. Engineers 3, Yard Monitor 3, Span- ish Club 2, Key Club 2, Core Club 1, Gate Club 1. Bette In ter-School Relations............So Much I o Re nember! • 33 • Dorothy Ann McMillan, Yo Tappa Kecs (Vicc-Pres. 4), Bible Club 1-3, Allied Youth 2-3, Rep. Council 2-3, Spanish Club 1-2, (late Club 2, Hall Monitor 1-2, Governing Council (Rep. 1). Curtis Albert McNally. Kirby McRee, D. O. Club 3-4, Nat. Hon. Soc. 4, Rep. Council 3, Visual Ed. 2. Elm a Lou Maddox, Mohian 4, Teacher’s Asst. 4. Mary Malone, Fan. Ran. Art 4, Hall Monitor 3, Psych. Club 3. Betty Jo Mann. Lindsey Frank Manning, D. O. Club 4. Joan Maples. Charles Douglas Matkin. Ruby Joyce May, Fut. Nurses 3-4, I). O. Club 3-4, Teachers Asst. 4, Core Club 3-4. Peggy Lou Morris, Allied Youth 3-4, Yo Tappa Kecs 4, Select Choir 4, Special Chorus 4, Teacher's Asst. 4. Susie Bob Morrison, Yo Tappa Kecs 4. Our 'Traditional Live Oak Tree Planted In Annual • 34 • Joseph Westley Newman. Barbara Ann Noland, D. C). Club 3-4 (Pres. 4, Vicc-Prcs. 3), Inter-Club Council 4. Homecoming Maid 4, All Girls’ Council 1-2, Bible Club 1-2, Hall Monitor 1. Martha Jane Nortiicutt, Yo Tappa Kccs 4. Allied Youth 4, Bible C lub 3-4, Gate Club 1-4, Office Asst. 1-3-4, Junior Red Cross 3, Stage Crew 2, Core Club 1-2, Hall Monitor 2, Riding Club 1. Frances Janette Norton, Girls’ Ath. Assn. 3-4, A. and V. Office Asst. 4, Core Club 2. Grover Carlton Pali rev. Glee Club 3, “M” Club 2. Lonnie V. Pierce, D. O. Club 4, Core Club 1. Calvin Douglas Pitt, Class Rep. 3, Hall Monitor 3, Rep. Coun- cil 2, Track 2, Gate Club 2. Beryl Ray, Girls Ath. Assn. 2-4, Junior Red Cross 4, Teacher’s Asst. 4, Hall Monitor 3-4, Allied Youth 2. Freddie Ray Roberts. Charlotte Ann Robinson, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4 (Pres. 4), Inter- Club Council 4, Governing Council 4, Jr. Speakers’ Bureau 3-4, Girls’ State 4, Library Asst. 3, Allied Youth 3, Fui. Teachers 3, Spanish Club 3, Mobile Historic Soc. 3. illiam E. Rogers, Key Club 4, Science Club 4, Governing Council (Class Rep. 4), Bausch Lomb Science Award 4. Elisabet Eva Lillamor Sandahl, All Girls’ Council (See. 4), French Club 4, Select Choir 4, hour Arts Club 4, Homecoming Queen 4. Maid of Honor in Azalea Trail Court 4, Jr. Speakers’ Bureau 4, Exchange Student 4. Arbor Day Ceremony............So Much To Remember! • 35 • Reid C. Shannon, Yard Monitor 4, Science Club 4. Barbara Ann Shaw, Governing Council (Class Treas. 4), A Band 4, Spanish Club 3-4, Mobile Historic Soc. 3, Allied Youth 3, Girls Ath. Assn. 3, Fut. Teachers 3, B Band 3. Robert Watkins Shelton, “M” Club 2-4, (Pres. 4), Football 1-4, Track 3-4, Spanish Club 2-3. Mamie Shirley Shields, Governing Council 4, Fut. Nurses 2-4, Quill and Scroll 3-4, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Yo Tappa Kees 4, (Sec. 4), Four Arts Club 3-4, Hi-Times 3-4, Inter-Club Council 3-4, Bible Club 4, Murphy-Vigor Exchange 4, Class See. 3, Span- ish Club 3, Nurse’s Asst. 2-3, All Girls’ Council 2, 'Icachcrs Asst 2. Gerald Rogers Shipp, “M” Club 2-4, Football 2, Hall Monitor 1, Football 1, Rep. Council. Kay Maureen Shirah, Yo Tappa Kees 4, Nat. Hon. Soc. 4, Spanish Club 3, Teacher’s Asst. 2. Charlotte Ann Siiope, Special Chorus 4, Girls’ Ath. Assn. 1-4, Select Choir 4, Riding Club 1-3, Spanish Club 2-3, Glee Club 2-3, Y-Tccns 2-3, Allied Youth 2-3. Kathryn Elizabeth Shrout, Mohian (Photographer 4), Psych. Club 4, Hi-Times 4, Vigor-Murphy Exchange 4, Girls’ Ath. Assn. 1-3, Riding Club 2-3, Allied Youth 2-3, Monitor 2. Mary Lou Shumate. Mary Gayle Simpson, Rep. Council 4, “Meet Me In St. Louis, Azalea Trail Maid 4, Mohian 4, Four Arts Club 2-3, Fan. Ran. Art 3-4, Psych. Club 4, French Club 3, All Girls’ Council 2-3, Homecoming Maid 2, Bible Club 4. Everett Hugh Smith. Judith Ann Smith, Nat. Hon. Soc. 4. Our Small, Intimate Graduation In Murphy s Own Stadium • 36 • Mary Ann Smith, Gate Club 4, All Girls’ Council 3-4, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Office Asst. 4, Mohian 4, Allied Youth 4, Quill and Scroll 4, Bible Club 4, Junior Red Cross 1-3, Mobile Kenosha Exchange 3, Class See. 2, Spanish 1-2, Core Club 1-2, Class See. 1. Anna Bess Soberg, Four Arts Club 1-4, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4 (Sec. 4), Quill and Scroll (Pres. 4), Gate Club 2-4, Vigor-Murphy Exchange 4, Junior Speakers’ Bureau 4, Hi-Times 3-4 (Editor 4), French Club 3-4, Inter-Club Council 4, Mobile Kenosha Exchange 3, Glee Club 1-3, Special Chorus 3, Rep. Council 2, Office Asst. 2, Latin Club 2, Teacher’s Asst. 1. Betty Jewel Spence. Julian Lamar Stacey, D. O. Club 4, Core Club 3-4. Arlene Roberta Stanton. Wanda Lee Steelman, D. O. Club 4, Fut. Nurses 4, Junior Red Cross 1, Glee Club 1. James Kenneth Taulbee, Visual Ed. 4, Yard Monitor 3-4, Cov- ing Council 3, Teacher’s Asst. Mary Ellen Terrell, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Yo Tappa Kccs 4, Girls’ Ath. Assn. 1-2, Core Club 1-2. William Leo Thompson, Fut. Teachers 4, Gate Club 1-4, Basket- ball 4, Mohian 4, Track 3, Keep ’em Rollin’ Club 1-3, Baseball 2, Core Club 1. Aulyne Thorpe. Norma Lee Turner, D. O. Club 4, Core Club 2-3, Keep ’em Rollin’ 3, Spanish Club 1-2. Perry Leland Vauchn, Keep ’em Rollin’ (Pres. 4), “M” Club 3-4, Football 3-4, Hi-Times 3, Junior Red Cross 3. Just Like Mother And Dad's • 37 • So Much To Remember! Georgia Louise Wacker, F u t. Nurses 4, D. O. Club 4, Core Club 2-4, junior Red Cross 4, Fut. Teach- ers 3, Special Chorus 2-3, Select Choir 2-3, Glee Club 1. Stanley Walker. Ronnie Weldon, Psych. Club 4, Core Class (Pres. 4), Key Club 2-3, Track 3, Yard Monitor 2, Hi-Times Rep. 2, Gate Club 2, Spanish Club 1. Earl Cleveland Whatley, Gov- erning Council (Class Vicc-Prcs. 4, Class Rep. 3), Hall Monitor 3, Core Club 2. Annie Merle Wigcins, Nat. Hon. Soc. 3-4, Yo Tappa Kees (Sec. 4), Keep ’em Rollin’ Club 1. Barbara Wacker, Yo Tappa Kees 4. Francene Warwick. Charles August Wendt, Book- keeper 4, Keep ’em Rollin’ Club 4. Geraldine Wiiitledce, Science Club 2-3, (Pres. 4), Bible Club 4, City Govt. 4, Teacher’s Asst. 2-4, Allied Youth 4, Mohian Staff 4 (Factotum), Vice-Pres. Student Council 3, Inter-Club Council 3-4 (Pres. 3), Spanish Club 3, Dele- gate to Miami NASC 3, Rep. Coun- cil 2, Delegate to AASC 2, Latin Club 2, (late Club 1-2. Barbara Jean Wilson, D. O. Club 4, junior Red Cross 3. Betty Jean Wisner, Junior Red Cross 4, Monitor 4, Fut. Nurses 3, Library Asst. 2. Robert Pat Wood, “M” Club 3-4, All City Baseball 3, Rep. Council 1. Charles Lawson York, D. O. Club 3-4. Virginia Zimmerman, Nat. Hon. Soc 4, Quill and Scroll 4, Argument Inc. 4, Gate Club 3-4, Mohian 4, Fut. Teachers 3-4, Yo Tappa Kees 4, Bible Club 4, Allied Youth 4, Four Arts Club 2-4, Library Asst. 2, Monitor 2, Speech Workshop 1. President — Shirley Shields Vice-President — Earl Whatley Elisabet Sandahl, Murphy’s vis- iting student from Sweden, changed practically overnight into a typical Murphian. Murphy stu- dents elected her their Home- coining Queen and Azalea Trail Maid. Elisahct also won a con- test sponsored by the Business and Professional Women’s Club. Ben Dukes won a $500 scholar- ship with his essay on “How Thrift and Savings Play an Im- portant Part in a Democracy.” Ben was selected as winner from a field of seventy-five candidates by the First Federal Savings and Loan Association. Sponsor — Mrs. Edith M. Murphy Treasurer — Barbara Shaw Anna Bess Sobcrg, versatile edi- tor of Murphy Hi Times, was elected D. A. R. Good Citizen- ship Girl for 1954. As Murphy’s candidate, she was selected from a large group of girls to repre- sent Mobile County in the state competition. Will Rogers, student in Mrs. Frantzcn’s chemistry class, was the proud winner of the Bausch Lomb Chemistry Award with his research paper on “Cancer of the Stomach.” Wcstinghousc presented Will a metal plaque as his prize in the contest. • 39 • Karl Whatley Shirley Shields OF • 40 • Danny Harless Mary Ann Smith • 41 • Bf.n Dukes Charlotte Robinson OF • 42 • Fred Lyle Anna Bess Sobf.rg • 43 • Barbara Nolam David Agee • 45 • John Groom Pansy Hayes OF • 46 • Jack Cowles Gerry Whitledge • 47 • Doris Mac Adams Douglas Adams Henry Kdvvard Adams Jane Gaston Aikin Sue Ann Alldredgc Odessa Carol Al ridge Carole Jeannette Alexander Dora Ann Alexander Dick Allen John Warren Allen I-eslic I). Anderson Jacquelyn Antoine Gail Helen Arant James Herbert Arcndall Johannah Armbrecht Willodenc Armistead Joan Ardeth Aust Mary Jane Ayres Robert Roy Babylon Mary Virginia Baggett Betty Louise Bailey Robert Kenneth Baislcy Gary Wayne Ballard Carol Jean Barbour Clifton Harvey Barnard Ronald James Barnett Ouida Corrinc Barrington Gene Barrow Sylvia Jean Bartlett Beverly Joyce Bassett Bill Bassett Juanicc Anne Bates Frances Beard Gail Patricia Bearden Wilmcr Marlene Bell Dudley N. Bexley At last we have our longed-for rings; it won t be long now ’till we wear our caps and go wns. Betty Ornun Bigham Cary Bilbo Hubert Bryant Blake Lydia Lenora Blake Betsy Blanchard Ann Maria Bo«l len Juanita Marie Bodiford Mary Margaret Bonneau Ann Lee Booker Rachael Dana Boone Susie Irene Boone Jo Hunt Booth Harry Theodore Borg, Jr. James Carson Boswell James Anthony Botta John W. Hotter Carl Boulcr Barbara Ann Boyd • 4? • At F. T. A. tea Future Teacher Susan Locke pins corsage on new faculty member, Miss Frances Webb. Carolyn Bradley Mary Margaret Bradley Sylvia Jean Brantley Edward Lcatherbury Brinson Kenneth Broadus Stephen Eugene Broadus 'wards Little Brockway Charles Herbert Brown Lauren Kent Brown Mary Rebecca Brown Otis Hendon Brunson Jo Ann Levonne Bryant Esther Estelle Buckhault Jo Anne Bullard Shelby Jimmie Bullock Barbara Nell Bunklcy Caroline Marie Burns Leonard O. Busby Manley Cameron Busby Shelton Eugene Busby Venetia Neville Butler Billie Butts Charles Franklin Byrd Kathryn Calogrides Bette lam Cantrell Mary Elizabeth Capps Cx� ra Jane Carter C C X 5 Patricia Ann Carter Bennett Lamarr Castleberry Earlcen Poe Cecil Joe Richard Chapek Patricia Ann Christian I larold Clendcnin Williter St. ('lair Cody Roger E. Coleman Roliert Collier Juniors took leading roles in both “Meet Me in Saint Louis and “The Rohe . Betty Jo Collins Mildred Pauline Collins Rosa Lee (Conception John Thomas Conniff Ardis Cook Karbara King Cooper Jackie B. Copeland Vera Maria Corniluk Jimmy Marion Corry Lewis Carl Covan Nancy Wynonah Covington Robert Coward Jane Cowles Annette Cox Edward Ellis CoX Elaine Crabtree Margaret Ann Craft Leslie Crane • 51 • Co ahead! Kill me!” screams Ann So Phillip in the brother-sister fend of Meet Me In St. Louis. Hetty Jewel Craven Paul Buel Craven Ann Creighton Eddie Crenshaw Mary Gwendolyn Crenshaw William Jones Crenshaw Melvin Francis Crivdlari Terry A. Cross Allen Cantey Crowell Frances Ianiisc Cruit Robert Presley Cruthirds I-cna Lord Culver Joan I).iin.is Sybil Anne Daugette I.yndall Bobby Daugherty Particia Annicc Daugherty Marion Daughtry Susan Grace Daughtry Barbara Jean Davis Caricy Verne Davis Maryanne Davis P. Leslie Davis Richard Leroy Davis Rickie Marie Davis Charlotte Nannetlc Dawson Lucy Marie Dcaklc Kenneth Dcrrcll Dean Mary Virginia Delchamps Walter Beverly Dennis Corns Lynn l ent I .ester Diamond Kathryn Virginia Dill Charles E. DiMassio Irene Dobbin James II. Doherty Jean Donaldson National Honor' Society tapped forty-one happy Presenting School Daze were Miss Driver, •'. T. A. sponsor, Karen Koontz, director, and Terry Cross, narrator. Juniors at its annual induction. F.lcanor Ann Donnelly David Horace Doolittle Mary Jean Dostcr Martha Emma Lee Draimc Kay Madeline Drown Dorothy Regenia Dubose Pat Ann Dumas Gerry Dunn Shelha Jeanne Dyas Joseph Dykes Jackie Ruth Eichold Jane Ellis Cecilia Louise Elmore Walter Charles Erdman Leonard Gerald Etheridge Hilly Allen Eubanks Woody Everett Patricia Ann Fame! I Donald Farncll Frances Farncll Henry Conant Favillc Richard Lee Fcarn Anne aric Fdbingcr Ruth Ann Fernandez Rose O'lcta Fields Margie Ann Fisher Sandra Flowers Alycc Ford Anne Ford Kay Forsyth Jim Fowler Mary Anne Fowlkes Carol F.laine Freeman Jimmy (Carolyn Freeman Mary Ellen Freeny Donald M. Fucich Patricia Iamise Fulton Bennie Franklin Fussell Erlinc Elizabeth Fussdl Robert Dowling Gabel Sarah Waulcne Galloway Pat Joseph Gibney Jeaninc Gibson John B. Gilbert Donald Eugene Gill V4VUOVS Arlene Givens Aubrey Irene Glass Jimmie Godwin Sue Golcman Yvonne Marie Goodwin Don Elliott Gordon Dana Grove Gould Helen Beverly Grandquest Constance Sallic Gravely Remember all those sleepless midnight hours spent • 54 • with Shakespeare s bloody Macbeth? President Met la and Vice-President Sara display stroll naming inductees of Art Honors Society. Dorothy Olivia Gray Gabriclla Gray Lloyd Lamar Green Thelma Marianne Green Kittic Greer Leon Griffith Ralph Llewellyn Griffith Charles Arthur Gross Audrey Dcloris Gunter Patricia Joan Gunthorpc Klainc Marilyn Gutel Joe Melvin Guthas Sally Haas Donald Dec Hadden Patricia Gene Hadley Eugene Richard Hafncr Faye Ann Hakanson Eleanor Mac Hakanson • 55 • Carol I Maurinc Hall Clark Young Hall Louis George Hanlein Donald Hardy Harris Ronald Gavin Harris Virginia Anne Harris Dorris Joyce Harrison Thomas Fletcher Harrison Joan Marie Harvison Judy Ann Hatton Shirley Ann Hawkins Ann Bartlett Hcarin Kenny Nelson Hedgepeth Jimmy Henderson James Allen Herman Dora Marie Herring Millie Hibbert Mcrla I liggins Ronald Ix-c Hill Stanley Ray Holcomb Joe Andrew I Iolifield Barbara Jean Holladay Philip Andrew Hollis Joyce Myre Holman Richard Lee Holmes Helen Hood Betty Grace Hopkins Q ,AVUOV laure nee Alton Hopkins Harry Evans Horn David Howard Ed Tommy Hubbard Mary Ellen Huffman William George Hughes Barbara Anne Hultquist Jean Haig Hunter Irene Carley Jackson Murphy Chapter of National Quill and Scroll accepted twenty Juniors at its annual ceremony. Sandra Louise Jackson Skippy Jackson Valeric lamisc Jackson Barbara Ruth Jacobson Mary Jcnncttcc Jacoby (Catherine Rose James Delores Bobbie James Margaret Anne James Mary Faye Jenkins Carol Neville Jervis Lyris Janette Johnson Peggy Elizabeth Johnson Doris Jean Johnston Martha Holmes Johnston Anita Jones Dorothy Ann Jones James Curtis Jones Kay Jacquelyn Jones French Club officers, Kathy and Nancy, christen Kathy's poodle Haltazar de He an joyenx. • 57 • Otto Eric Joseph Beverly Joyce Kenneth Lenoir Joyner Tommy Jackson Judge Hilly Kahn Theodore Basil Kaller Eileen Patricia Karl Claudia Kaufman Anne Jeanette Kelley Patricia Kemp Gail Ardyth Kempin Nancy Margaret Kendrick Jeanne Marie Killian David Lloyd King Joyce Ann Knight Linda Jane Knight Karen Eloisc Koontz Mary Iaxi Kozel Gertrude Stewart I.aGrave Mary Jo I.amar Mary Ellen Lambert Roy Reid Iaunbert Mary Elizabeth I-aMont Douglas V. Lamppin James Iairguc John Morrill I.aurcndinc Jean Ann Lee Annie Mac Lewis Nancy Carolyn Little Jackie Faye Livingston Susan Locke Robert iaigan Iva Faye Lollcy Charlotte Ellen Long William Attaway Long Alan Byron Ixingworth On Future Teachers Day, Juniors experienced the trials and tribulations of Murphy s Faculty. Betty Jean Lord Elizabeth Anne Lott Iris Elizabeth Lundy Marion Hall Lyons Carolyn Lucille McBride Carl Wayne McClammy Nathaniel Deliass McClure, I Jerrald Douglas McCollum Joseph Stephens McCollum Paula Jeanne McCool Dorothy Ann McCrory Patricia Elizabeth McDonald Betty Jean McGhee Douglas McIntosh Mac McLeod Henry Fred McCichae! Annette McMillan Nadalcc McNab On annual Future Teachers' Day intent loan Aust explains a problem to a freshman algebra class. • 59 • Barbara Jo McNutt Wildon C. McRae Sue Hughes MacDonald Julicn Patrick Mahoney Ann Malone Charles Kendall Manning Justice Allen Manning Frances Ray Maples Rt bert Warren Marks Blanchard Sheldon Marriott Gyann Marshall Benjamin Wallace Martin Christine Martin Margaret Chandler Martin Maxine Joyce Martin Gerald F.ugenc Mastin Garland Eugene Matthews Richard Kirby Meade Beverly Ann Melton Carolyn Clydcll Merrill Jack Porter Merrill Joy Ann Mcrril Evelyn Jean Messer Tommy L. Milford Darlene Gay Miller Eddie Miller Felix Perryman Miller Frank Lenord Miller, III Sylvia Janette Miller Barbara Ann Milne Geraldine Bernadette Milne Raymond Edward Minardi Barbara Ann Moody Lora Lorinc Moody Cookie Mooney Eugene Thurston Moor One Junior received the honor of managing our • 60 • city government as “Mayor for a day . John Robert Moore head Annie Gene Morris Charles Lloyd Morris Ida Maude Morris Nan Morris Robert Morris Billie Jo Mullins Priscilla Mansfield Murdoch Mary Carolyn Murphy Oliver Harvey Newell Cherry Dona Nicholas George Nicholas Helen Nicholas Mary Jean Nicholas Shirley Pauline Nicholas Mardel Nicholl I ilccy Mildred Nimmeau Jeannette Nix Jerre at the organ. Mary Ann, and Gary lead a Thursday morning before-school chapel service. • 61 • Yvonne Norton Billy O’Connor Betty June Odom Mary Elizabeth Odom Barbara Joan Oossc Geraldine Or so Betty Gay Otcy Patricia Ann Owens Robert Owens Howard Edwin Palmes Helen Janet Parker Barbara Ruth Parks Betty Alma Parks Mary Dean Parks Virginia Ann Parrott Kenneth Allan Partridge Henry Austin Patch Lloyd Franklin Pennington James Clifton Peoples William Hilry Phillips Robert Douglas Pierce James Oscar Pitts Thomas Orren Pitts Virginia Earle Pleasant Nadine Mariann Plotka Jane Faye Polk Peggy Jacqueline Poole Leo G. Pose Phillip C!arl Posey Carole Patricia Powell Dorothy Powell Elizabeth Ann Powell Wonus Charles Prater Glenda Ann Price Marilyn Price Joyce Prince For the first time in the history oj the Mohian, the stajf added seven Junior apprentices. Myrick Fainell Prouty Evelyn Carol Puckett Earl I avis Pugh Leon Hamilton Pugh Vera Nell Pugh Barbara Ann Quarles Jimmie Ramey Pat Ann Ray Colleen Lillian Ra for l Joan Drnecne Reinhart Doris Rcmbcrt Charles David Reynolds Jane Armistead Rice Harold Richard Vilma Carolyn Richardson Ann Shirley Ricks Deloris Rigby Harriet Ripps Mohian apprentices Charles. Woodie, and loyce rac their brains for ideas on Prom layouts. • 63 • Katherine Iatuise Roberts Isabella Ann Robinson Wilma Ann Rockwell Harrell Rogers Beverly Ann Rodriguez Ruth Marie Rollings Molly Ann Ross Edgar Russell Rouse Harvic Elizabeth Rouse Janice M. Rowell Jcrc Rush Mirian Deanna Rush Charles Langdon Rutherford James Harold Rutherford Idclla Doris Sagers Mildred Lee Sanford Sue Carroll Savage I-ois Bethea Saveli Sarah Ruth Sawyer Joel Thomas Saxon David Kent Scarborough Mary Hlida Scarcliff Eleanor Jane Schreiner Charlotte Annette Scott Carolyn Mitchell Segars Mary Jo Self Samira Allenc Sessions vuov Harry Shaw James Shaw Murray Sheffield Rottert Earl Sheldt I larrison Bentley Sherlock Bobby Frank Shoulders Arvel Freeman Shreves Larry Lee Shreves Edwin Keith Simmons Each time we hear the strains of “ Rhapsody in Blue 64 well remember our Junior-Senior Prom. Harland Benjamin Simomis Grace Singletary Joe Victor Sirmon Martha Lorraine Sirmon Carol Lee Sizemore Billy Tompkins Smith Charles Bentley Smith Howard Lewis Smith Janet R. Smith Rcba Smith Evelyn Sue Sowell Lee Glen Spencer Sara Sjxrttswood Johnetta Stain Rebecca Ann Stanley Peggy Stanton Gary David Stebcr Barbara Jean Steelman IJda Swafford proudly holds cup which she won for best science research paper in state contest. Dorothy Jo Stephens Barbara Carol Stevens Jane Elise Stevens Carrol Robert Stewart Carolyn Stokes Mary Nell Stokes Sylvia Ann Stokes Edward Stone Emily A. Stone (Jail Delores Stringer John Wyattc Stringfcllow Frances Marie Stripling Grace Elizabeth Stroecker Warren D. Sumrall Barbara Jean Suttlc Liila Inge Swafford Imogcnc Swift Marjorie Ix uisc Swift Jean Crawford Tanner George Willis Tate Ronald Tatum Patricia Carol Taylor Robert Cecil Taylor Susan Jacqulyn Taylor Barbara Jean Teel Fred McKenzie Tesney Jerry Robert Tew Bernice Thomas Jack II. Thomas George Robert Thomasson Clarence Earl Thompson Jr. Jimmy Frederick Thompson Marie Thompson William Carl Thompson Harriette Tillman J. D. Tillman “ The Perils of Praline” gave the student body a glimpse oj silent, movie days. Ivan Malcolm Timonin Mary Ann Todd Sandra Lynne Townsend Doris Jenttc Travis Annie Lee Trent Freddie Glen Triplett Price Leon Trippe Thomas John Trott Gaynell Tucker Herbert Russell Turner Mary Joe Turner Pierce Duane Turner Jean Frances Vick Barbara Ann Vogel Katherine Lorraine Vrochc Ann Louise Wadlow Phillip Emmettc Waite Donald Waldon Marshall limnty flirts with banker's daughter, Mary Nell, in unior skirt “Perils of Praline. • 67 • — Ivan Kit Waldon Nancy Nash Wall Mary Lynn Waller Bill Wallcy Janice Wallcy George Gary Walp Carolyn Louise Ward Rose Mary Ward Kathy Warden Dwayne Wilson Warwick Mary Alice Watkins Ruth Inez Watkins Ann Weiss Carol Gene Wells Lorna Marie West John Fuller Weston Henry Brinkman Whatley George Lester White James Cecil White Katharine Whiteside Charles Allen Wiggins Mclva I-cc Wiggins Billy G. Wilkins Anna 1X-II Wilkinson Barbara Willard Barbara Ann Williams Bernadinc Williams t or James C. Williams James E. Williams Jesse Ray Williams Jimmy Vandcr Williams Joseph Thomas Williams Robert Henry Williams Edward Frank Williamson Babs Wilson Donald Wilson Memories of days go?ie by and days to come Floyd Ellsworth Wilson Joyce Wilson Gloria Winstanley Polly Wiseman David Gray Woodruff Edith Angilcnc Yancy Rebecca York Bill Wayne Young • 68 • are linked in this our Junior year. Photographed during the hectic week of Prom-planning are: (left) committee chairman Caroline Burnt, Rutty Wat hint, Barbara MaX utt. and Bumper Lyont; (right) clan officert Betty laird, treasurer; Sara Spoilt wood, vice- president; Mitt Baxter, sponsor; fim bowler, president; and Jackie Eichold, secretary. • 69 • 107 ROW 1 — Colson, Clayton, Hoffman, Curry, Worthington, Mr. Taylor, Hall, Raines, Anderson, Reaves, Donaldson; ROW 2 — Meador, Barrett, Avera, Moore, Brackett, Jacobson, Williams, Miller, Gail- lard, Schwarz, Norton; ROW 3 — Sex- ton, Howell, Merry, Nelson, Batchelor, Sagers. 108 ROW 1 — Adair, Brown, Sheffield, Hawkins, Carson, Miss Moore, Odunt, Fowler, Jury, Smith, Rainer; ROW 2 — Coakcr, Thompson, Edwards, Beckham, Hays, Jobe, Blanchard, Self, Nelson, Ben- nett, Rettig, Branch; ROW 3 — Evans, Martin, Megginson, Moore, Bryan, Cal- lender, Bowling, Smith, Keenan, Boone. 215 ROW I — Bergen, Boswell, Jackson, Frost, Howell, Mr. Bradford, Rothenberg, Clark, Poulos, Pattillo, Sauls, Gentry; ROW 2 — Gresham, Rodgers, Meyer, Grace, McDonald, Brown, Bounds, Looney, Scivicque, Miichincr, Brown; ROW 3 — Gibson, Clark, Kitchen, Chandler, DcLas- sus, McClure, Carlson, Dahlhoff. 70 117 ROW 1 — Waters, Stephens Foster, Hickey, Casella, Miss Pistole, Dixon, Joseph, Garrettson, Byrd, Bender; ROW 2 — Beard, Cleveland, Ramey, LeVan, Stookey, I-anc, Reynolds, Armistead, Pip- pin, Baker; ROW 3 — Cody, Templin, Peters, Daniel, Owens, Smith, Wilson, Stricklin, Louie, Spake. 120 ROW 1 — Bellman, F.rdman, Jenkins, Copeland, Tillman, Miss Hinz, Manning, Rester, Dodge, Prout, Walker; ROW 2 — Hadley, Strickland, F.ngle, Mathews Ban- nister, Geisenheimer, Knight, Marsh, Fred- riksen, Douglas; ROW 3 — Pcavy, Petty, Roberts, Clark, Hudson, Dunn. 123 ROW 1 — Gleason, Pryor, Stoker, Dona- hue, Miss Lipscomb, Cowan, Gondra, Guldens. Yeager, O'Connor, McCall; ROW 2 — Dantzlcr, Skeede, Broadus, Posey, Tillman, Turk, Zcpcrnick, May, Baker, March, Smith; ROW 3 — Ray, Firth, Robertson, Bishopc, Tatum, Crowe, Aikin, Keith. 71 133A ROW 1 — Jackson, Slay, Moatcs, Ullis, Udlund, Roberson, Gcasgow, Britt, Sulli- van, Reynolds, White; ROW 2 — Shank- lin, Condit, Simpson, Pihl, Hoke, Price, Moore, Eversolc, Denmark, Brunson, Moore; ROW 3 — Sanford, Bixlcr, Lay- field, Thompson, Mathis Lowthcr, Mc- Duffie, Williams, Peavy, Loper. 133B ROW 1 — Durant, Gordon, Villar, Wil- son, Scott, Mr. Sharpe, Blankcnberg, Urquhart, Robertson, Connell, Persons; ROW 2 — Groom, Forehand, Yclvcrlon, Kddins, LaMastcr, Glenn, Hilburn, Clark, Shelby, Daughtry, McPall; ROW 3 — Taulbce, Main, Pope, Byars, Hill, Chan- cellar, Hare, Withers. 143 ROW 1 — Mimms, Smith, Bachar, Stevens, Beard, Mrs. Morris, Smith, Bell, Shipman, Curry, Winchester; ROW 2 — Perkins, Zivitz, Draughon, Mathews, Mc- Fadden, Greene, Broadus, Gray, Champlin, McConnell, Munn; ROW 3 — Hodges, Faircloth, Hess, Curry, Warhurst, Kirk- wood, Wooldridge, Stumph, Camp, Humble. 72 146 ROW I — Blackmon, Bullock, Hilburn, Bourgeois, Griffin, Mr. Hudgens, Ilcrod, Jones, Dix, Haas, Hanlin; ROW 2 — Joyner, Carmack, Alioto, Stevison, Wilson, Robinson, Bilbo, Lanier, McLendon, Bounds; ROW 3 — Ballard, McCrary, Allen, Skoglund, Heath, Blackwell, Cop- pedge, Lambert, Hoffman. 147 ROW I — Kelly, Hansen, Borden, Turner, Martin, Miss Craddock, Hodge, Myrick, Prados, Pate, Preslar; ROW 2 — Webb, Gwin, Hodges, Tollison, Parker, Ostrom, Williamson, Farris, Van Devender, Pierce, Miller; ROW 3 — Richards, Torp, Walker, Davis Powell, Johnson, Polk, Crivellari, Diard, Brill. 149 ROW I — Bowling, Wilson, Fox, Risen, Sandlin, Feastcr, Granade, Chapman, Bol- ton. Baas; ROW 2 — Hall, Gough, Find- lay, Taylor, Williamson, Bush, Sawyer, Miller, Beauchamp; ROW, 3 — Sanders McRaney, Gandlcr, Arant, Williams. • 73 • 156 ROW 1 — House, I-egg, Kelley, Smith, Ross, Foote, Golomb, Cox, Goulsby, Rus- sell; ROW 2 — McDonnell, Robinson, Fisher, Adams, Ingram, Perkins, Gill is. Bond; ROW 3 — McGowan, Wharton, Frist, Spieth, Slater. 158 ROW I — Parker, Bloom, Crabtree, Busby, Price-Williams Whiddon, Mrs. Smith. Dees, Fuller, Summcnrs, Turner; ROW 2 — Smith, Goodloc, Buckley, Fulton, Farnell, Dukes, Screven, Thor- burn, Molpus, Kalas; ROW 3 — Digmon, Denny, I.ubel, English, Ladner. Moseley, Jcmigan. 159 A ROW I — Mills Overstreet, McLendon, Jeter, Mrs. Holmes, Whitehead, Miller, Weiss, Gilpin; ROW 2 — Tisdale, Gould, Sprinkle, Ayer, Parker, Carter, Edekcr; ROW 3 — Jordan, Coleman, Nikolakis. 74 159 ROW 1 — Tillman, Forsythe, Mareno, Ballow, Mrs. Douglas Williams, Weeks, Hadley, O'Donnell, Lavinghouzc, Hardee; ROW 2 — Stabler, Nicholas, lxf(, Britt, Faulkner, McCann, Ausi, Swift, Hildreth, Neal, Wood; ROW 3 — Tillman, Can- ning, McDonald, Moran, Foatcr, Bout well, Brandenburg, Miller, Raycraft, Cox. 161A ROW 1 — McLain, Iknson, Maples Jack- son, F'lmore, Lundy, Miss Bosdcll, Moore, Ratliff, Williams, McElhany; ROW 2 — Rogers, Windsor, Lollcy, Pierce, Thietje, Lightsey, Broad us, Waltman, Hamrick; ROW 3 — Neal, White, Kessler, Smith, Cochran, Gunter, Owens, Guesnard, Pip- kin, Tucker, Miller. 162 ROW 1 — Lane, Weaver, MeGriff, Patch, Proctor, McKcnncy, Smith. Simmons, Cook, Ramey, McDonald; ROW 2 — Vaughn, Thompson, French, DcLoach, Hurn, Buford, McKenzie, Sciplc, Simmons Jones Fowler; ROW 3 — Arrington, Allen, Byrd, Mock, Thizcll. 75 165 ROW 1 — Dutton, Hogan, Dickinson, Berger, McCord, Mr. Dennis, McGrcc, Waltman, Anderson, Atchison, Crump; ROW 2 — DeMouy, Bolton, I aurendine, Jones, Smith, O'Connor, O'Connor, Par- ham, Ia fton; ROW 3 — Graddick, Hol- land, Fields, Salley, Lofton, Hark ness, Claxton, Arndt, Dixon. 171 ROW 1 — Hawkins, Roberts, Antoine, Ezell, Ward, Lipscomb, Babin, Balzli, Reynolds Long, Reed; ROW 2—Knowles Walters, Tapia, Motley, Gollotte, Miller, Brinkman. Hamilton, Jones, Klatt; ROW 3 — Camp, Howell, Armstrong. 207 ROW | — Neville, Murrell, Smith, Brewer, Bates Adams, Mrs. Savage, Wil- liams, Stewart, Doan, Varner, Money; ROW 2 — Hicks, Bond, Bowen, Eber- lein. Gartman, Richards, Lusk, Cherry; ROW 3 — Mathews, Moore, Armantrout. 76 214 ROW 1 — Newell, Hamrick, .Rogers, Merriwclher, Mrs. Cause)’, Philipp, Earle, Boyce, Brackin, Bodeford, Crablrce; ROW 2 — Sidel, Kennedy, Arns, Neigel, Hicks, Smith, Summers Brewer; ROW 3 — McMichael, Prudhomme, Parker, Chandler, Batchelor. 230 ROW 1 — Miller, Stephens Beggs Vaughn, Fulcher, Miss Enderle, York, Newman, Crumpton, Bcaudric, Bynum; ROW 2 — Mallett, Purcell, Ramsey, Mor- gan, Kcevan, Owen, O’Brien, Jordan, Buerger, Sherrcll, McDowell; ROW 3 — Coggin, Feore, Clay, Pierce, Duke, Ryan, Crabtree, King, Smith, Whearlcy. 248 ROW 1 — Coalc, J elancy, Scarborough, Smith, Christie, Gardner, Miss Michael, Heubach, McRae, Baggett, Barney, Mc- Namara; ROW 2 — Parsons Greene, Wall, Wade, Pridgeon, Barefield, Coggin, Smith, Middleton, Sclatcr, Bcrkin; ROW 3 — Pctithory, May, Hicks Tully, Wil- liams, Ard. 77 252 ROW 1 — Giles, Sylvest, Walter, Fields, Clarke, Mrs. Wilkins, Merry, McLean, Shelton, Lindsey, Shivers; ROW 2 — Sullivan, Robeson, Morgan, Williamson, Webb, MaePherson, Gair Elirondo, Turner, Thorpe; ROW 3 — Harrison. McDonald, Hearn, Pilgrim, Lignos. 256 ROW 1 — Parsons, Draughon, Manning, Ixgare, Smith, Glyptis, Mr. Kennedy, Haas, Mann, Deal, Siurua, Elias; ROW 2 — Cudworth, Kimbrough, Tucker, Stokes, Mabrey, Gaston, McKinnell, Mar- cet, Wise, Gardner, Reynolds; ROW 3 — Spake, McKean, Williams, Jones, Ander- son, Hughes, Daniels, Dwyer, Clements. 304 ROW I — Johnson, Richburg, Simmons, Cryscll, Cessna, Moore, Scott, Crane, Adams, Havard, Kennedy; ROW 2 — Mrs. Mitchell, Anthony, Davis, Alford, Coley, Harwell, Jernigan, Hutto, Miller, Howard; ROW 3 — Lane, Howard, Van Hyning, Tanner, Pate. 78 Miss Michael's Mon ey-Mad Sophomores Mary and Cheerleader Percy for- get the defeat — and the world; Henry L. Scott, Will Rogers of the piano, performs in concert co- sponsored by Sophomore Class. Sophomore sponsor, Miss Michael, models Blondic’s 1954 Mohian hat for Patsy and Kaye; Connie brands patrons as sophomores make more money; Jimmy and Ann dance holes in their socks. Sophomore football fans enjoy themselves at sock hop after Mur- phy-Gill game; Lyon, Venetia, Shcr- rcll and Woodic grab shoes as sock hop ends. • 79 • Undertakings .... Upperclassmen Homecoming Student Council President Danny introduces Homecoming Court to Murphy — Ann Stevens, Allcnc Robertson, Jean Vick, Barbara Noland, Queen Elisabet Sandahl, Pansy Hayes, Lena Culver, Ann Prout, Lucy Leatherbury. Ann, Gayle, Gerry, and Ben put finishing touches on car entered in the Homecoming Parade. Talent Dancing duo, Jeanette Macdonald and Jackie Pate, Margaret Albright, solo dancer, with modern tap, and Murphy songstress, Mary Davis, with “Night and Day” delight audience at Argument Inc. Talent Show. “Perils of Praline'' Villain, Ben Sherlock, and hero, Jimmy Williams, get a few things straight. Sara and Gaby serve “milk” to shady characters. • 80 • Underclassmen Freshman Follies “Platter Chatter presented by freshman class features The Great Waltz” interpreted by Marian Caddis, David Abridge, Sandra Winter and Fred Cody, and a barber shop quartet of Butch Goodrich, Jack Mann, Billy Wright, and Russell Kilgore. Memorabilia Pilgrim, Merry Fields, portrays the spirit of Thanksgiving; Sophomores congregate to chatter dur- ing lunch on Blue Jean Day; Freshman Clyde Fawcett presents song and pantominc “Too Young to Tango.” Miscellany Paint-smeared Murphy Indians perform Rain Dance for Thanksgiving Assembly; call-outs at Sopho- more Mardi Gras dance pause before scenery. • 81 • AYS of training — endless days . . . drenched with sweat and racked with pain . . . weary at heart and sicl{ of trying ... Yet all for- gotten with the cheers of the crowd, the pat on the bacf(, and the “Good game, Son.” DAYS THAT M A D E M E M 0 R I E S 1 U It I� II Y S Managers. Row 1—Si del, Groom, Harris; Row 2—Sheffield, Crowe. The Season Coach Sharpe led his inexperienced Murphy Pan- thers to an excellent season's record of 7 wins and 3 losses. The Panthers began the season with a smash- ing 25-0 victory over Jackson and ended it in a haze of glory with a 56-0 triumph over U.M.S. The team's losses were to such highly respected teams as Blythe villc, Arkansas, Phillips of Birmingham, and McGill. During the season the Panthers received a boost in spirit by defeating the always tough Sidney Lanier Poets 7-0. Murphy wound up in a tie for the city championship. Bobby Jackson was consistently good as quarter- back and he teamed with Buck Richards and Bobby Shelton to give Murphy its scoring punch. Richards broke loose for several long touchdown runs which often meant the difference in victory or defeat. Shel- ton was the power man of the team, being called upon for those down-the-middlc bucks. Murphy’s powerful line was anchored by Charles Coleman, Albert Tully, Ben Castleberry, and Thomas Hamm. On defense, Bobby Martin and Willie McRaney were standouts. Altogether Murphy placed eight men on the All-City team. They were Jackson, Richards, Coleman, Castle- berry, Hamm, Martin, McRaney, and Tully. VARSITY. Row I—Allen, King, Wahman, Sir man, Henderson, Bryan, Miller, Barrow, Agee, Godwin, Daris: Row 2—Arant, Tully, Walden, Kirkwood, McRaney, Base. Callender, Bushy, Gaudier, Castleberry, Thomas; Row 3—Martin, Claris, Cain, Coleman, Shel- ton, faction. War hurst, Cox, Adams, Shanl(lin, Hubbard, Richards. Pa iitliers Scores Panthers 25 Jackson 0 Panthers 18 Woodlawn 13 Panthers 7 Phillips 13 Panthers 6 Vigor 2 Panthers 39 Moss Point 13 Panthers 14 Blytheville 35 Panthers 7 Lanier 0 Panthers 6 McGill 7 Panthers 20 Pascagoula 14 Panthers 56 U. M. S. 0 Head Coach Joseph F. Sharpe ‘B“ TEAM. Row 1—IJgnos. Grad dick,. MacMuhaels, Maine. Malthes. Kelson. Cox. Cody; Row 2—Megginson. Umaster, Bridges. Savage. Canning, (unidentified). Yelterlon. Sinclair; Row J—Keen. Vincent, Undsay. Keenan. Bnlle. Boykin. Dean Carpenter, Tackle Perry Vauchan, End Ben Castleberry, Tackle Thomas Hubbard, Back David Aree, Back Clenc Barrow, Guard Hubert Cain, Center Bobby Shelton, Back Roy Davis, Guard Dowling Gable, End Jimmy Godwin, Guard Ramon Henderson, End Bobby Jackson, Back David King. Tackle Bobby Martin, Back Pat Miller, Back Tlie Players Joe Sirmon, Tackle Fred Bryan, Back Jack Thomas, Back Kenneth Whigham, Tackle Charles Coleman. Guard Donald Kirkwood. Back John Arant, Back Willie McRaney, Back Floytt lool s for a hole in McGill line. Jackson attempts k.eep-it“ play against Vigor. Murphy 6 Vigor 2 Murphy copped the first intra-city clash of the sea- son by defeating the Vigor Wolves 6-2. Credit for the victory should be given to the Panthers’ defensive line, as they broke through the Wolves’ line time and time again to throw the Vigor backs for consistent losses. The only offense of the game was in the first quarter when Murphy took over on their 44-yard line after a bad Vigor punt. After this play Tommy Hub- bard rounded end to the Vigor 35. From here Jack- son and Shelton worked the ball to the Vigor 10-yard line, where Jackson took over and raced around end to pay dirt, barely stepping inside the corner of the end zone for the score. The try for extra point was no good. After this touchdown the two defenses bat- tled it out tooth and nail, with Vigor’s 2 points com- ing on a blocked punt. Murphy 6 McGill 7 A hard-fighting Murphy team was forced to bow to the McGill Yellow Jackets 7 to 6, thus losing the lead in the intracity race. The Panthers’ loss was due mainly to fumbles, as a fumble set up the only Mc- Gill score. Then the game settled down with neither team able to make a serious threat. With only four minutes left Murphy began a spirited drive that car- ried them to their only score. It began on Murphy’s 31-yard line and carried 69 yards to the score with Hobby Shelton, John Arant, Hobby Jackson and Huck Richards doing the carrying. Shelton went the last yard on a hand-off from Jackson. With the score 7-6 Hcnnic Castleberry tried for the all-important extra point by placement but the ball sailed over to the left. The game ended with the kick. Lone Panther tangles with Wolves. Tense players await heart-breaking result of McGill game. Murphy 5fi U. M. S. 0 MURPHY LADD STADIUM NOVEMBER 20. 1953 Homecoming On the night of November 20, under the blazing lights of Ladd Stadium, Student Council President Danny Harless crowned Elisabet Sandahl Queen of Murphy's Homecom- ing. Maids of the court were: Seniors, Barbara Noland, Pansy Hayes; Juniors, Jean Vick, Lena Culver; Sophomores, Allenc Robertson, Ann Prout; and Freshmen, Ann Stevens, Lucy lx athcrbury. (Bight) President Danny crowns Queen Elisabet. (Center) The court receires ovation of Murphy subjects. (Below) Interference failing, facl(Son is tackled. Cagers The Season Murphy cagcrs were caught squarely in the middle of a build- ing process during the ’53-’54 season and as a result had only a mediocre season. Coach Herman Maisel had only three return- ing lettermcn with which to form the nucleus of his club. De- spite their impressive record of 21 wins, 5 losses the Panthers were unable to get past the semi-finals in the district tournament. Most of the Panther wins, outside the city teams, were over smaller schools. Billy Smith and Bobby Jackson were the big guns in all of Murphy's wins. They received capable assistance from Bobby Martin, Robert Owens, Clary Walp, Ronnie Cochran, Carl Boulcr, and Larry Howell. Smith was always near when there was a re- bound or a loose ball and was rewarded a first-string position on the All-City team. Jackson led the team in scoring and turned in the season’s high of 39 points in one game. He made the second- string All-City team. It was an average season with an impres- sive record. Coach Herman Maisel Horace Beasley Billy Thompson Dick Allen Carl Boulcr Bobby Jackson Bobby Martin Robert Owens Billy Smith Gary Wa!p Ronnie Cochran Larry Howell Stanley Moore Hugh Richards Jimmy Thompson • 92 • • 93 • Smith iin i Jackson natch as Oucns drops in two. Scores Panthers touch for luck.- Murphy 71 Baker 34 Murphy 49 Theodore 28 Murphy 68 Miller 44 Murphy 63 Moss Point 65 Murphy 54 U. M. S. 52 Murphy 71 Theodore 42 Murphy 46 Vigor 57 Murphy 68 Moss Point 34 Murphy 75 Gulfport 38 Murphy 42 McGill 41 Murphy 83 Miller 50 Murphy 70 Jackson 21 Murphy 84 Semmes 62 Murphy 55 U. M. S. 39 Murphy 55 McGill 49 Murphy 55 Brookhaven 49 Murphy 52 Jackson 36 Murphy 51 Baker 36 Murphy 56 Semmes 34 Murphy 42 Vigor 61 . 94 . Bonier taps to Jackson. Another bucket for Panthers against Vigor. Murphy Murphy Murphy Murphy District Tournament 67 U. M. S. 85 Evergreen 1 McGill 59 Vigor City Tournament Murphy 73 McGill Murphy 5 Vigor Smith taps it in against U. M. S. Smith OHt’cheek.s Cadets. • 95 • BASEBALL. Row I—Morton. Morris. Bennett. Thompson. Vloyes, Kimbrough. McRaney, Baker. Graddick. Turner. S. Jaekson. Wil- liams, Agee. Wood; Row 2—Coach Bradford. Manager Tatum. Byrd. Gibson, Gable. Lambert. Caslteberry, B. fackson. Cool, Clark, Henderson, Ramey. Godwin. Spring Sports Baseball Murphy 16 Jackson 5 Marphy 3 U. M. S. 4 Murphy I Vigor 3 Murphy fc McGill 7 Murphy 7 U. M. S. 1 Murphy 15 Jackson 7 Scores Murphy 3 Vigor 0 Murphy 4 Pensacola 5 Murphy 7 Pensacola 7 Murphy 2 McGill 4 Murphy Chatom 7 Murphy 6 Chatom 7 (lx ft) Base f a!l Coach Bernard Bradford • (Right) Track Coach Sam Shout Gray Gable Danny Harless Bobby Shelton • 96 • TRACK. Row 1—Matthews, Diamond, Harless, Hubbard, Stuart, Huston, Vincent, Panayatoff, Bollman, Cates, Arant; Row 2— Allen, Tally, Cody, Howell, Shelton, Raycrajt, Cox, Stiff age, Thomas, Rutherford, Jenkins, Clark, Beasley. Baseball . . . After dropping their first three intra- city games the Panthers came alive and defeated Vigor and U. M. S. in succession. Reid Lambert was the win- ning pitcher in both games as he pitched Murphy’s only shutout. Other Panther wins were over Jackson twice and a tie with Pensacola. Track . . . Murphy’s track team had a very suc- cessful campaign. In the first contest Murphy defeated Vigor in a dual meet. The Panthers placed second to Pensacola in a foursome that also included Vigor and Pascagoula. In the State meet Murphy finished among the top teams, with Gene Waltman taking first place in discus. Golf . . . Under the tutelage of Coach Herman Maiscl the Murphy Golf team is having an excellent sea- son. Hugh Merry is the veteran and leader of the team even though he is only a sophomore. Others comprising the team arc Stewart Thames, Earl Harrison, and Happy Myers. So far the Panthers have wins over U. M. S., Pensacola, and McGill. Joe Williams Reid Lambert Jimmy Godwin Jimmy Ramey Thomas Hubbard Jack Thomas Albert Tully Dick Raycraft • 97 • SOCCER. Unda Weaver gets ready to tackje the ball. PINGPONG. Peggy Donalton keeps score. Girls’ The girls’ physical education program is so planned that every freshman and sophomore girl may have a choice of eight different activities over a period of one year. Every girl is required to take one month of swimming and two months of health. In health Fresh- men may take first aid, personal hygiene, or home nursing. Sophomores take home nursing or first aid. In addition to regular freshman and sophomore classes there are elective classes in majorette training and all sports. Various activities arc enjoyed after school hours when Girls’ Athletic Association under the leadership of Miss Benson meets four afternoons weekly. The G. A. A.’s have carried out eleven tournaments, in which more than two hundred students took part. BASKETBALL. Barbara Chisholm guards Beverly Baggett. SHUFFLEBOARD. Kay Christian, Ganelle Wood, and Kitty Archer enjoy a game. • 98 • SOFTBALL. Shirley Short takes a suing. The Riding Club under the direction of Miss Fos- ter has a membership of thirty girls. This club goes out to Braswell Stables and rides on Wednesday after- noon. They have had two three-hour rides this year also. In October the Aquamaids, a swimming club, was organized through tryouts. The thirty-two members, directed by Miss Webb, put on a water show, “Senti- mental Journey,” which approximately 450 parents, teachers, and students attended. On Friday of each week the Mariners, under the leadership of Miss Foster, opened the Gym for stu- dents on second lunch to dance. TRAMPOUNE. Ann Hays demonstrates a swan layout. VOLLEYBALL. Carolyn Reinhart helps the hall over the net. BADMINTON. Betty Gordon and Rose Marie Green practice serving the birdie. (T AYS . . . dizzy days . . . whirling from the nervous tension of a close-score game to the abandon of a socl{ hop . . . from grease paint and footlights to parades under a broiling sun . . . from the blue jeans and scaffolds of prom scenery to music and formals and orchids. lA c D A Y S THAT M T1 VITIES si D E MEMORIES Council At Work Even before members were officially in office, the Student Council of 1953-1954 went to work. In the spring they conducted a tour of Murphy for eighth graders in the area who were pros- pective Murphy freshmen. In the fall the Coun- cil’s first duty was to assist Freshmen in learn- ing to operate their lockers. Fund-raising projects to finance improvements throughout the school included the sale of book covers and student directories and daily ice- cream sales during lunch periods. These efforts resulted in the construction of a sidewalk be- tween the Arts building and the parking lot and plans for two other paving ventures; repair of bicycle racks and improvement of the area surrounding them; and the start toward a colon- nade to link the Language and Math buildings. Delegates to the SASC convention in F.1 Paso, Texas, were Danny Harless, Anne Ford, Fred Lyle, and Mrs. Frantzen. Charlotte Robinson, Billie Grcenstcin, and Sara Spotswood prepared Murphy’s exhibit for the convention. Several important school events were spon- sored by the Council. The annual Homecoming celebration began with a pep assembly, included an after-school pep parade, and came to a cli- max with the crowning of Queen Elizabet San- dahl at the half of the Murphy-UMS game . . . The One-Fund Drive was launched at a tele- vision assembly program entitled “What’s My Agency?” The campaign netted five hundred dollars as Murphy’s contribution to civic organi- zations . . . Inter-Club Council in “Operation Blood Bank” broke the record in securing 663 pledges for Murphy. As the year drew to a close, a committee headed by Woody Everett was working on by- laws to the constitution, and the council was considering a suitable gift to the school as a re- minder of the Council of '54. Ann, Danny, and Mrs. frantzen plan schedule for the year 1953-1954. Treasurer Fred and Secretary Shirley count a day's ice cream intake. Ben, Gaby, and fohn check monitors. Elections committee Bonnie, Wilmer, and Cecil prepare ballots. Woody, Pansy, Barbara attend to final details for Friendship Week,. Billie, Sara, and Charlotte keep scrapbook, up to date. Stiiflent Council Woody, Pansy, Barbara attend to final details for Friendship Week. Will, Butty, Sally, and Cora fane inspect new student directory. Murphy and Vigor jointly observed Friendship Week by elect- ing a Mr. and Miss Friendship and by a spend-thc-day exchange of thirty students to learn “how the other half lives.” (Above) At Vigor Mary Ann and Anna Bess work with edi- tor of Hi-Lites; Cecil and Ronnie lunch in cafeteria. (Below) At Murphy visitors and hosts scan Hi Times; Rusty puts on a show; publications officials exchange views; Vigor and Murphy say, “How do you do?” (Center) Miss Friendship, Charlotte Robinson, and Mr. Friend- ship, Danny Harless. Frion lslii|i Day • 104 • On Career Day, sponsored by the faculty Guidance Commit- tee, assisted by the All-Girls’ Council, every Murphian attended three vocational conferences. (Above) Mrs. Murphy pours coffee in library; Mr. Brockway, county agent, chats with future farmer. (Below) Mrs. Mitchcner, laboratory technician, responds to rapid-fire questions; airplane hostess addresses large group; Mr. Brown advises would-be machinists; “Judy” Rayford informs about the arts. (Center) Mrs. Ed Fields, “Woman of the Year,” discusses homemaking. Career Way • 105 • Murphy Ili EDITORS. Make-up, Pat Daugherty; Tea- SPORTS STAFF. Carton Boswell, editor; BUSINESS. Beverly Rodriguez. Jean Dos- tures, Rebecca York; Newt, Mary Brown. Ronald Barnett, assistant editor. ter. Unda Knight, and Marianne Greene. Anyone walking past room 120 cither first or sixth period would think it was a madhouse. “Where are the scissors?” Who has the headline schedule?” 'I here is no need for alarm, however. It is only the editorial staff of Hi Times at work on the next edi- tion of the paper. In this one room staff members, tutored by Miss Evelyn Hinz, prepare copy, correct gaily proofs, plan make-up, type copy, and write head- lines. Reporters dart in and out, their noscs-for-ncws twitching and their hearts a-flutter over interviewing some celebrity like Tyrone Power. The business staff of the bi-weekly publication is just as busy in room 165. Under the direction of Mrs. Nellie Ward, they sell ads, design ads, handle circu- lation, and mail papers to exchanges and advertisers. All this activity shows up in the interest students have taken in the paper and in the good critical ratings it has received. Columbia Scholastic Press gave it a first-class certificate in the annual judging, while National Scholastic Press—for the first time since 1942 —awarded it an All-American Honor rating, the high- est it can bestow. NSPA pointed out that “excellent news coverage” was the chief factor in determining this rating. One Hi Times was published exclusively by cub reporters. Another contained literary contributions from English classes. Outstanding was “The Harder They Fall,” a short story by Ann Quarles that won honorable mention in a Birmingham News creative arts contest. • 106 • Editor Soberg (right) and Ant. Forsyth. STAFF. Row 1—Shields. Brown. Morris. Poster. Dunn. IjtGratte, Hunks. Sessions. Greene, Butler. Segars. Knight. Haas. Row 2— Miss Him, Rodriguez, Elmore. York. Collins. Daugherty. Baggett. Daris, Booker. Goodwin, Spottswood, Gutel, Soberg. Row 3—Ful- ton. Forsyth. H'alley, Pitts, Kaller. Barnett, Sims, Meade, Daugherty. Copeland. Business Managers Brockway, Rutherford. Manager Frances and Asst. Horace chart sales. 1054 Moliisin i Club editor Mildred uor s uith friend Ralph. Ann Roulo struggles with her blackamoor. Virginia and RUly giggle—but get the job done. Thanks The Mohian staff is grateful to many people for special reasons: To the Shrouts, father and daughter, for pictures expertly taken, developed, and printed; to Ciail Simpson for drawing and being Little Lulu; to Mcrla Higgins for the end-sheet medallion; to Nancy and Kay Wall for Pogo; to Jackie Botta for good- natured assistance with the camera; to Mr. McMana- way for unknowingly letting us use his office as a telephone booth on Saturdays; to Mr. and Mrs. George B. Wright for kind words and kinder deeds; to Mary Davis and Charlie Matkin for harmonizing when we couldn't; and to Woody for showing us the multi- farious uses of a knife. Resume “Cavalcade of Comics,” presented in assembly, in- troduced the 1954 subscription campaign. Comic char- acters not featured in the program appeared along corridors in posters and cut-outs. Albert and Pogo, larger-than-life, attracted unusual attention. Pogo’s “I Go Mohian” soon became a slogan, along with Little Lulu's “I subscribed! Sales reached an all-time high in percentage. For the first time Juniors worked on the staff— Joan Aust, Charles Brown, Woody Everett, Mcrla Higgins, Joyce Ann Knight, Ann Quarles, Nancy Wall. They planned and prepared the entire Junior section and learned thereby many “tricks of the trade.” • 109 • I'avalcaile of Comics Ut le Lulu has a Mohian T.V. Party. Dick, Tracy incesti gates strange goings-on in room IN. • 110 • THE 1954 MOHIAN presents “CAVALCADE OF COMICS” PROLOGUE—Little Lulu Has a Party. 1. Dick Tracy investigates room 114. 2. Humphrey rides for the Mohian. 3. Grandma opens her satchel. Commercial—Young Golds 4. Blondic outsmarts Miss Michael. 5. Humphrey rides again. 6. Frankenstein gets his girl. 7. Li’l Abner harmonizes with Moon- beam. FINALE—“(Vest si bon—the Mohian” Humphrey rides for 1954 Mohian. Grandma empties 200 pennies for subscription. Young Golds (Queen Size) tap out the commercial. Dagwood tries and tries to ma e a sandwich. Cookie and Alexander outsmart Blondie. Moonbeam and Ij'l Abner are caught harmonizing. • 111 • Music � Band “Ubiquitous” is the sixty-four-dollar word for Murphy’s blue and gold uniformed band. Practicing in Murphy stadium, performing at Ladd, playing for assemblies, attending festivals, marching in parades, presenting concerts — Murphy’s band is truly every- where. The blaring of bugles, the crash of cymbals, and the pulsating beat of drums fired enthusiasm at foot- ball games, and during the fall the band played for eight of them. At the half the 200-member unit of “A” Band, “B” Band, and majorettes entertained fans with original formations worked up by Mr. Claude J. Dahmer. One spectacular display was the lighted formation using cap lights. Another was “Radio Stations in Salute.” At the Azalea Queen Coronation Murphy band furnished the background music, playing Southern plantation songs and folk songs. The band also played in five community concerts and marched in ten pa- rades. At the District festival — a proving ground for the State festival — fourteen Murphy bandsmen won medals for superior musicianship. Nine of the thirteen who journeyed to Tuscaloosa for the State festival earned medals. Concerts climaxed the busy year. The May 11 concert featured selections from “Carousel,” the tone painting “Sequoia,” and the rhythmical “Caribbean Fantasy.” • 112 • r |� Ii y 1 ii Glee Club Glee Club, stepping-stone to Special Chorus, af- fords a lot of fun but also includes a great deal of hard work for aspiring young singers. The new risers in 242 contribute greatly to singing enjoyment, and the new music room in the Technical Building gives badly needed space. Cilcc Clubs this year presented an Easter Cantata at Trinity Episcopal Church, Ashland Place Metho- dist Church, and Murphy. Murphy’s Glee Clubs, along with all other glee clubs in Mobile, participated in the High School Choral and Band Festival held at Ladd Stadium on May 20. Chorus Special Chorus had a busy and enjoyable year. Chief among its accomplishments were winning a Division 1-A rating in the State Festival at Tusca- loosa; appearing on the “Hi, Neighbor!” television program; and producing the annual operetta, “The Bells of Capistrano.” Before going to the State Festival, Special Chorus surprised everyone by coming up with all Division I ratings in the District contest. This was a double triumph for the Boys' Chorus, since it was the first time it had ever scored so high. Special Chorus sang for one P.T.A. meeting and for a number of church services. A few people chosen from Select Chorus had the envied privilege of singing in Mobile Opera Guild’s production, “11 Trovatorc.” • IB • On March 19, the day the swallows actually return to Capistrano, the Special Chorus presented its annual operetta, “The Bells of Capistrano. A complicated plot dealing with a stolen herd, an Indian uprising, and numerous love entanglements held the interest of the audience throughout. Romantic ballads and fast, catchy tunes lingered in the listener’s mind long after he had left the auditorium. 'Your feel get wet, your hat gets crushed I” - Tal e him away!' • 114 • Tli� Hi lls of NoncltJ, my chotcnV You are the dawn to me! €a pistra no Due to the fact that most of the characters were triple cast, it was impossible to photograph everyone. Pictures on these pages show some of the leads in various dramatic scenes. Mrs. Peter, who took on a mammoth task in triple casting (and who vows every year she will never do it again), explains that the reason for triple casting is to give more people a chance for a part. 'And this is my sister, Laura!' Money! money! (dive it to the miser! 'What does yours say? Me In Let's not face it tonight, Lonnie. “But I couldn't leave St. Louis!’ Am I really a duchess?’ 7 was drunk, last night. dear Mother. 'The sweet peas are ruined!' You're going to swallow it whole?' The fireworks! The fair's started!' your corsage. The Kobe ‘Simon, forgive me. I crucified Him.' I'fl alu-ayt love you, MareeUusV' In presenting The Robe, the Four Arts Club is not going into competition with Twentieth Ccn- tury-Fox’s magnificent produc- tion of the same story. Rather, we arc simply reminding you of its beautiful theme at this fitting Easter season, 1954. Perhaps our motive for the production is best expressed by Marcellus in his last line as he hands the Robe to his father, “Let it help others as it helped us” — such would be our comment as we hand The Robe to you. —Program Notes Demetrius, claim my win! Tribune Marcellus is not himself.' • 118 • Welcome home. Marcellus1. '7 see Him—I see Him! Caligula has his faults. '7 have no false hopes about the future.1 119 Honor Societies Induct New QUILL AND SCROLL. Row I—Ford. Smith. Greenstein, Carlton, Soherg. Wilkie. Shields, Daugherty, McGee. Zimmerman, Gntel, Spoilt wood; Row 2—Settiont, Dos- ter, LaGrace, Morris, Rodrigues, Forsyth, Dunn. Fulton, Mullins, Segars, Knight; Row i—Greene, Butler, Brock.way, Boswell, Barnett, Bentley, laturendine, l e. Quill and Scroll is the International Honorary Society for High School Journalists. Purpose of the society is to develop a means of recognizing and rewarding high school journalists of exceptional merit. To become a member of Quill and Scroll a candidate has to be in the upper third of his class and must have done outstanding work in high school journalism. Mr. Roy Wilkie is sponsor of Murphy chapter, and officers arc Anna Bess Soberg, president; Shirley Shields, secretary; Gerry Bollman, treasurer. On March 11 eight Seniors and twenty-eight Juniors were ac- cepted for membership. Fan Randlcttc Art Honors Society encourages high standards of original art work, promotes art around Mur- phy, and recognizes students who have made accomplish- ments in this field. FRAHS has sponsored art exhibits in room 132 during the year, painted much of the scenery used in operetta, plays, and class dances. Officers arc Mcrla Higgins, president; Sara Spottswood, vice-president; Kaye Wall, secretary-treasurer. Miss Clyde Kennedy is sponsor. • 120 • Members At Spring Ceremonies NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. Row I—Fowlers, Herrin, Burns, Quarles, Wall, Milne, McNab, Hakanson, Morris, Dumas, Kreher, Shirah, Zimmerman; Row 2— Barbour, Forsyth, Higgins, Harrison, Armbrecht, Delchamps. Knight, Swafford, Warden, Kart, I ax he. Ward, Daugherty. Maples. Booker; Row 3—Fulton, Smith. Dantzler, Blake, Swift, Lambert. Everett, Thompson, fudge, McRee, Crowell, Etc hold, Spottswood. Freeman. Murphy's chapter of National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony on March 4, at which time forty-six new members were tapped by the Society. The six Seniors and forty Juniors had met the high standards of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Other activities of the year were a trip to the National Honor Society convention in Birmingham and the annual banquet held at the close of school. Officers arc Charlotte Robinson, president; Frances Lee, vice-president; Anna Bess Sobcrg, secretary; Fred Lyle, treasurer; Mary Ann Smith, historian. Mrs. Inez Perry Langham is sponsor. INDUCTIONS. (Reading counterclockwise from preceding page) Anna Bess, Mr. Wilkie, and Shirley make last minute check before Quill and Scroll induction . . . Kaye. FRAHS secretary, reads names of inductees . . . Sara pins FRAHS badge on new member Mary . . . Merla shows Margie where to sign FRAHS membership book . . .NHS speakers present ideals of Character, Scholarship, leadership, and Service . . . Charlotte takes down NHS torch before pledging new members. • 121 • Mu rpli.Y Clubs Ushers’ Club Ushers’ Club serves all organizations holding pro- grams in Murphy auditorium. School functions include every thing from assembly to graduation. Mrs. Hetty Towey, sponsor, head usher Hen Dukes, and the corps also assist at such performances as “John Brown’s Body, “II Trovatorc, and “South Pacific.” Serve The School Keep 'em Rollin’ Club hurrying to jtll platet for expected rush at lunchtime. Keep ’em Rollin' During the year Keep ’em Rollin’ Club enjoyed talks by the County Health Officer, the Youth Di- rector and the sponsor of the Intcrclub Council. The forty-five members provided baskets for needy fam- ilies and pencils and paper for Korean children. For recreation the club had a picnic at Scoutshirc between semesters. • 122 Smiling salesmen on duty in the Welfare Store. Welfare Store During section period this small room is filled with talking, laughing students waiting for their chance to buy supplies. Amidst the confusion workers arc gaining sales experience under the leadership of Mrs. Lucille Baker. Profit is used to help students who would otherwise be unable to attend school. Stage manager reviewing script directions with stage crew. Stage Crew These workers arc responsible for what goes on behind the stage when a play or assembly is presented in the auditorium. Under the direction of Mr. Charlie Willcox, they combine artistic and technical ability in taking care of stage sets, lights, microphones, cur- tains, properties, and sound effects. Uhrary assistants putting up attractive valentine motif. Visual Ed. hoys waiting with equipment for assignment. Library Assistants Duties of these twenty-one students arc shelving books, checking pass cards, and issuing books. Each student is rotated in the work, giving each an under- standing of the duties required to keep the library functioning. Always a center of attention are the timely, attractive displays of the bulletin board. Visual Education Outstanding films shown by the Visual Education boys were “Behind the Scenes of the Walt Disney Studio,” “Pattern for Survival,” and “Cancer.” Three new screens, two projectors, a new screen for the auditorium, and a tape recorder were donated by the Adult and Veteran Division of Murphy. 123 • Murphy On lis Pat uatchmg preparations of Than sgiring mentis and aluminum ash trays. Junior Red Cross Veterans were the focus of Red Cross attention for the year. Members made metal ash trays, menu covers, ditty bags, collected magazines, and sponsored a variety show for the Veterans’ Hospital in Biloxi. They were also active in Murphy’s Blood Donor Drive. Build Character All Girls’ Council officers collecting Christmas gifts for needy families. All Girls’ Council All Girls’ Council, composed of one girl from every section at Murphy, sponsored a drive to supply seventy-four needy families with a well-balanced Christmas dinner, clothes, toys for the children, and Christmas trees. Other projects were Career Day, One Fund Drive, and Blood Bank. • 124 Allied Youth officers reading pamphlets from National Headquarters. Argument Inc. leafing for state dehate tournament in Tuscaloosa. Allied Youth Programs for Allied Youth included panel dis- cussions by club members and lectures on the ill effects of alcohol on the health of young people. Interesting speakers were Mr. John Paul Wilson, member of AA, and Miss Ethel Cassie, of Crichton School, who worked at Yale in 1953 on the problem of alcohol. Argument Inc. Many members attended various meets held at University Center. To raise funds for attending the State Debating Convention, the club sponsored a sock hop and a talent assembly. In the state debates the club received excellent ratings. Barry Hess won the scholarship for the best boy debater in Alabama. Officers of Alpha and Beta chapters of Murphy's Hi-Y Club sponsored by the Young Men's Christian Association. Alpha Hi-Y A “Good Citizenship poster contest and a “Be a Good Citizen” campaign were projects for the year. During Mardi Gras the boys helped sponsor dances at the YMCA to raise money for “World Service.” Delegates from the club also attended the state convention and the Youth Legislature. Beta Hi-Y Beta chapter sent delegates to Alabama State Hi-Y Convention in Tuscaloosa, Pre-Youth Legislature in Montgomery, and sixth annual Y. M. C. A. Youth Legislature, also in Montgomery. During summer vacation four delegates will attend Blue Ridge As- sembly in North Carolina for a week of training. 125 Mil l |lll'Y Clubs Spanish Club members displaying Latin American objects for Pan-American Day. Enlarge Horizons Spanish Club Each year the Spanish Club observes Pan-American Day. This year they observed it by having an exhibit of souvenirs from all the Spanish speaking countries. Spanish students learn by listening as well as reading. A great deal of their time is spent listening to Span- ish records and singing along with them. Chem-Bo-Phys Murphy scientists enjoyed demonstrations of ef- fervescence and deliquescence of certain chemicals; reports on rubber, the laws of motion, and air pres- sure; and an explanation of the X-ray. Two students, with Miss Bragg, attended the state convention, where Lida Swafford won a trophy for her paper on Amoe- biasis. 126 Lc Cercie Francais The French Club celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. Captain A. J. Tcllicr, French Vice-Consul, spoke on French customs. The club observed a traditional Provencal Christmas with an authentic pastoral. Third-year students presented a play, Niccttc, in costume (and in French). Latin Club The Latin Club furthers interest in the study of Latin through programs which reflect Roman history and culture. December brings the festive Saturnalia celebration. Members attend the annual banquet crowned with ivy wreaths, wearing togas and pallas, and eating everything from eggs to apples. Histone Society members and their historic potpourri. Demonstration of brain test to Psychology Club members. Mobile Historic Preservation Society Major activity for the year was a thirty-minute program at the Kirkbridc House for the Mobile 1 iistoric Preservation Society. The subject was the Louisiana Purchase Celebration in New Orleans. For this service the club received four McKenzie repro- ductions. The club also prepared a historical exhibit at Murphy. Psychology In an effort to bring students of psychology to- gether through professional and social studies, the Psychology Club invites authorities as guest speakers. Miss Fitzsimmons discussed aphasia; Dr. Brown, psychiatry; Mr. William Barbour, epilepsy. Mr. Bar- bour also demonstrated the process of brain tests. • 127 Murphy Clubs Murphy Key Club members registering at State Cont ention held in Mobile. Key Club In October the Key Club took in fifteen new members, chosen for leadership, character, and serv- ice. At Christmas time the club assisted in distributing food baskets to needy families. I lighlight of 1954 was the state convention held in March at Mobile, with Murphy Key Club as host. Prepare For Future Sixteenth annual Diversified Occupations Azalea banquet at Admiral Semmes D. 0. Club This social organization of the vocational depart- ment climaxed the year with its annual Employer- Employee banquet and dance. It participated in the Southwest District Conference, at which Kenneth Broadus was elected president. Alan Bowman and Janice Wallcy represented Murphy as Mr. and Miss D. O. • 128 • lody explaining potare voice to fir t year Ijitin clast. Mae Eanes Chapter Murphy chapter of Future Teachers sponsored a tea honoring new teachers, the Homecoming Dance, an assembly, School Daze.” They substituted for absent teachers, taught freshmen classes on F. T. A. Day, and counseled at Scouishirc Woods. They also attended state and county conventions. Mrs. Murphy budding Tabernacle with Bible Club officers. Bible Club At Bible Club meetings two hundred students meet with Mrs. Edith Murphy to study the Bible. First semester topics were the promises of the Savior in the Old Testament and the birth of Christ. Then followed the life of Christ, the Tabernacle in the wilderness, and a film, “Isaac and Rebecca.” Pres. Shields and Dr. Bob Barker, speaker on spiritual aspeett. Vigor Prexy and Murphy Veep enjoying chicken (and green peas). Future Nurses Club Future nurses enjoyed films and talks in the fields of anesthesia, physical therapy, public health nursing, surgical nursing, tuberculosis, nursing education, and the spiritual aspects of nursing. The club filled Christmas stockings for the City Hospital and was co-sponsor of the Toy Drive for spastic children. Future Engineers To learn more about all kinds of engineering, F. E. C. visited Courtaulds, new rayon plant, and the Eslava Creek Sewage Depot; studied scholar- ships and Co-op plan for attending college; held its third annual joint banquet with Vigor at the Ranch, featuring Mr. Harry Myers as guest speaker. 129 • Murphy Clubs Train For Citizenship Officers of Gate Club presenting Miss Gatlin with new booths for library. Gate Club Composed of students defeated in elections, Gate Club is an organization pledged to support the Coun- cil and to promote school spirit. It concentrates on one project a year. With the help of Miss Gatlin, librarian, and the Hook Committee, the club selected for the library thirty-five dollars' worth of new books. Members of M Club relaxing in the recreation room of the field house. “M” Club “M” Club is an honor organization whose mem- bers have lettered in one of the four major sports. Club activities this year have been selling ads for football programs and placing picture frames in the “M” Club room for pictures of Murphy athletes. The boys also held their annual M Club hayridc. • iso • Ciris of the Riding Club before mounting at Braswell Stables. Girt Mariners' float in parade for Community Chest Drive. Riding Club To the tunc of jangling bridles and squeaking saddles, the Riding Club has taken several one-hour rides and some longer rides from Braswell's Stables. After being in the saddle the girls take time out to enjoy lunch beneath a shady tree, then return the horses, and go home more accomplished equestriennes. Girl Mariners These twenty-five Scouts enjoyed a week-end canoe trip, entered a float in the Community Chest parade, issued awards to companies who participated in the 25 Club, served as color guard at the Girl Scout leaders' luncheon, and helped in the sponsor- ship of six Belgian exchange campers at Scoutshire Woods. Future Surses, Bible Club, and Diversified Occupations Club joined forces to collect toys for spastic children at Christmas. Toy Drive Three Murphy clubs cooperated in a mammoth Christmas drive to obtain used toys for spastic chil- dren. I). O. Club, Bible Club, and Future Nurses combined forces in this charitable undertaking. These toys were repaired by club members at Mobile In- firmary. Addenda Too late to photograph was “Sentimental Jour- ney, the spectacular water show of Murphy’s newly organized Aquamaids. This club, with thirty-two members chosen through tryouts, is coached by Miss Frances Webb. . . . The Mohian staff regrets also the omission of Girls' Athletic Association. 131 Faculty Talon! Show Always a favorite with Murphy students is the assembly at which Murphy teachers step from behind their desks to appear before the footlights in Murphy auditorium. Various groups vie for sponsorship of this assembly. This year the lucky group was the Sophomore Class. Right. Mrs. Ruth Groom was the scintillating emcee. Below. Mr. Harry Thompson, concert master of the Mobile Symphony and new teacher of orchestra at Murphy, thrilled audiences with a Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody. Mr. Henry Davis, his able accompanist, later played Night and Day. Mrs. Burnett brought down the house with her rapid transition from classics to boogie woogic. Mrs. Betty Towey gave a reading of “The Waltz.” Miss Caroline Benson played a medley on her accordion. Miss Fitz ap- peared in black-face as an eloquent negro preacher. • 132 • Omk-Fuiul Drive During the Community Chest campaign Murphy Stu- dent Council launched the One-fund Drive. Purpose of the drive was to concentrate in one donation Murphy’s contributions to various civic needs. The drive was intro- duced at one of the best assemblies of the year. Prepared by the Dramatics class, it took the form of a television show, “What’s My Agency?” Right. The panel (Junior Speakers Bureau) attempted to guess the agencies of the drive. Below. Announcer Matkin and Emcee Crowell presided with voice and manner that were almost professional. Girls on Mohian staff represented the Heart Fund. Charles Di- Massio and Girl Mariners formed the tableau for Boy and Girl Scouts. Mr. Dearinger’s tumblers performed for the YMCA. Ithapsody Call-outs queue up for bunny hop. (Counter-clockwise) Junior President, Jim Fowler, officiates at 28th I unior- Senior Prom. Prom leaders, Earl Whatley and Sue Coleman, dance favor reserve. Cary Steber and Sara Spottswood end call-outs. Senior Class officers pose in front of Prom scenery. ■ J In Blue The Junior Class chose “Rhapsody in Blue” as theme of the most extravagant prom in the history of Murphy. The atmosphere of Fort Whiting, music by Bill Lagman, a background of scenery designed and painted by Juniors, and the festive spirit of spring combined to provide enter- tainment that will always be remembered as one of the high points of the year. Sarah Spottswood designed the backdrop, which featured a grand piano and glittering musical notes against the misty outline of a great city at night. Assisting in painting the scenery were Jackie Eichold, Clary Stcbcr, Mary Nell Stokes, Gaby Gray, Mar- jorie Swift, and Woody Everett. There was a buffet sup- per at intermission for the call-outs. Intermission Party: Callouts and dates enjoy refreshments; gentlemen serae themselves—and their dates. Beverly and Eddie fox-trot. Jackie and Billy tango. 1crry an 1cff jitterbug. 77 ese Are Th e Teachers 1. Enjoying refreshments at FT A tea in honor of Murphy teachers are Supt. Hums. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. McManaway, Dr. Wilson, and Dean McManaway. 2. The famous d'Ornellas stride—seen daily at 7:00 A. M. and 3:15 P. M. 3. Mrs. Towey and Miss Fits com- pare the script with the performance. 4. New teachers. Miss Williams and Mrs. Causey, smile appreciation of FT A corsages. 5. Mr. Santa Claus'' Randall plays with toys collected for spastic children. 6. Coach Sharpe reveals secret weapon in pep tall( at Homecoming. 7- Uncle Claude leads the hand and the crowd in the Alma Mater. • 136 • That Taught The Students . . . 1- On FTA Day. Ralph Fairchild shott’t hit sk.Hl in addition for his student teacher. 2. In School Daze lack Merrill, a learned scholar, gives a dissertation on the nose u-hile Dunce Larry Howell listens glumly. 3. Withers Houston twirls Patsy Wal- ters at Sophomore sock. hop. 4- Venetia models the velvety look in dark green corduroy at Home Ec. fashion show. 5. Ralph really goofed when he parked his Chevy in the teachers' parking lot. 6. Hudgie-hoy guzzles a coke on Career Day. 7. Elizahet Sandahl listens attentively to Senator Sparkman. 8. Hugh Merry and Sally Heuhach chat at coke stand during Sophomore Mardi Gras dance. • w • . . . That Made The Memories 1. Susan goes giddy at the keyboard. 2. Every Mohian has one (a boy in a garbage can). 3. Allied Youth in panel discussion on “Drinking among High School Stu- dents. 4. Carl and Peggy (right) visit with Vigorites at Friendship Day. 5. faerie marks time to Dixie 6. Hercules of the stage crew moves stone bench. Cindy captures the photographer's fancy. 8. Grandma and her boys race down aisle in Cavalcade of Comics. • 1S8 • At Murphy High In '5 4. 4. Gary and Mary Nell add glitter to notes on Prom scenery. 5. Dot unshoes Ben at socl -bop. 6. At Azalea Banquet, I). O. president Barbara introduces speakers. 7. A Study in Irony: Mohian editor poses as Miss Uberty.” • 7i9 • Patron Plan Mohian patrons arc individuals or firms who have contributed toward the financing of the 1954 Mohian. The Patron Plan, widely used by annual staffs throughout the country, is an innovation with the Mohian. It was introduced by the 1954 staff in an effort to prevent an increase in the subscription price to the student and to avoid the use of adver- tising, which is already a source of revenue to two Murphy High School organizations. The staff ex- presses its appreciation to these “charter members of its Patron Plan. Photography and Engraving by Gulp States Engraving Co. Printing and Binding by Gill Printing Company Portraits by Hammel's Studio Covers by Kincscraet Patrons Alabama Power Company Alabama Stationery Company Adam Glass Company Albright Wood Bid good Stationery Company Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. Constantines Delehamps Food Stores Delehamps Printing Company Woody Everett, Esq. Gill Printing Stationery Company Graf’s Dairy Greer’s Food Stores Gulf States Engraving Company Haas-Davis Packing Company L. Hammel Dry Goods Company Harry’s Department Store Heitcr-Starbe Printing Company Hoffman Furniture Company leader Department Store L. V. MeVay, Jr., M.D. Mai bis Bakery Company Metzger Brothers Mobile Fixture Equipment Company Wm. J. Neeley, M.D. . E. Patterson Lumber Company Perry Creamery Company Raphael's Sears, Roebuck Company Shropshire Company Smith’s Bakery Southern Dairies Company Tenser Lumber Company Title Insurance Company Warley Fruit Produce Company Wojohn’s • 140 • index Acknowledgments Administration Band Basketball Career Day Clubs Dedication Faculty Faculty T a lent Show Favorites Football Friendship Day Girls’ Sports Glee Club Hi Times Staff Homecoming Honor Societies In Memorium Juniors Junior Prom Lessons Meet Me In St. Louis Mohian Staff Mohian Assembly One-Fund Drive Operetta Patrons “Robe, The Seniors Sophomores Snap Shots Special Chorus Spring Sports Student Council Underclass Informals Uppejiclass Informals Acknowledgments 141 10 112 92 105 122 6 12 132 40 84 104 98 113 106 90 120 8 48 134 22 116 108 110 133 114 140 118 28 70 136 113 96 102 81 80 • 141 End sheets and color on title and division pages financed by Murphy Student Council. Prom pictures by Mr. Alan Crowell. Sophomore sock hop pictures by Mr. Bill Shrout. Loan of Pontiac convertible by Quigley's Specialty Company. Dedication to Mrs. Frantzen by Billie Greenstein and Virginia Zimmerman. Dedication to Miss Driver by Jackie Ruth Eichold and Mcrla Higgins. Sonnet, page nine, by Lizette Woodworth Reese. Quotation, page twenty-two, from All Trivia by Logan Pearsall Smith. A ITO II A V II s • 142 • A I' T O i. It A I II S ZZd oa Alma Malei In days of old when Spaniards bold Were sailing Mobile Bay, A dream was born one early morn; Thai dream’s come true today. Now colleges and high schools, too, May have traditions old, But none can boast the glorious birth Of Murphy’s Blue and Gold. They built a shrine to knowledge fine; They called it Murphy High. A soul was there, a soul so fair, Whose spirit shall never die. They took the blue of deepest hue, The blue of southern sky, They took ie 8° from so old, The colors of Murphy High. • 144 - MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL-MOBILE,ALABAMA