Rosenwald High School - Torch Yearbook (Harlan, KY)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1944 volume:

THE PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE Rosenwald High School Harlan, Kentucky Dear Friends and Patrons of Rosenwald: With a growing need for trained men and women in the various fields of tech- nical training, both in times of peace and war, there is a great demand for secondary school training that will serve as a foundation for this advanced training. My experience in school work for the past seven years has enabled me to make certain observations. One of the reasons why the Negro Youth has found it difficult to advance in certain departments of our armed forces, is that his previous school training has not supplied sufficient background for such advancement. Few Negro schools are equipped with manual training departments, chemistry laborato- ries and other necessities for technical training. This reason alone is enough to keep our boys and girls from being able to meet the requirements for tech- nical work. However, insufficient teachers, over crowded schools and lack of parent council are other factors that have prevented our youth from securing the proper school background. Yet, with the present demands for such training still growing, we find that the Negro schools are the only ones that are not being equipped with electrical engineering, radio units, mechanical training departments, modern service laboratories, courses in aeronautics, and many other facilities. I challenge you to see that the future will endow the Negro youth with more chances to meet the needs of his country and community. Principal JBC ilm SENIOR CLASS ROLL BROADUS JACKSON Salutatorian Dramatics Chorus Boys Hi-Y Boy Scout Band Student Council HELEN CLOUD Girl Reserve Kleverette War Cabinet Basketball Debating HERMAN WILLIAMS Student Council Boys Hi-Y Expression Chorus Dramatics Football Basketball R Club Boy Scout Science Club DAPHALENA WALKER Science Club Girl Reserve Basketball LUCILLE GARDNER Girl Reserve Science Club Basketball B. KENNEDY Basketball Football R Club Boys Hi-Y Boy Scout Science Club — WALLACE WHITE Chorus Boys Hi-Y U. S. Navy IRENE LEOTA MOORE Valedictorian Dramatics Chorus Girl Reserve Victory X Science Club Kleverette Expression Band Football Queen Student Council War Cabinet Debating Basketball EDDIE SANDFORD Student Council Boys Hi-Y R Club Dramatics Chorus Basketball Football Science War Cabinet Photography Band (Student Director) DRUCILLA TURNER Science Club Girl Reserve Basketball EMMA TENTMAN Girl Reserve Science Club Basketball HENRY TENTMAN Football (all C.V.C.) Dramatics Basketball Boy Scouts Student Council Boys Hi-Y R Club Chorus U. S. Army GLADYS LOCKETT Honor Mentioned Dramatics Chorus Girl Reserve Victory X Science Kleverette VERNON LANGFORD Dramatics Basketball R Club Boys Hi-Y Debating DALLAS BLUE Chorus Boys Hi-Y Debating Football Basketball War Cabinet R Club Science Club Boy Scouts U. S. Navy OPAL RICHARDSON Science Club Girl Reserve Basketball RUTH DAVIS Science Club Girl Reserve Kleverette Victory X BERTHA WILLIAMS Dramatics Basketball Science Club Kleverette Girl Reserve Victory X OPAL CREECH Band Chorus Expression Basketball 4 SENIOR CLASS ROLL (Continued) EASTER LEDFORD Band Chorus Dramatics Debating War Cabinet Girl Reserve Basketball HELEN SATCHER Dramatics Basketball Kleverette Girl Reserve Chorus Victory X CORNELIUS JONES Football Basketball R Club Debating Chorus Dramatics Science Club LAWRENCE McKINLEY Basketball Football Boys Hi-Y R Club Boy Scouts U. S. Navy LOUISE PRINCE Band Science Club Dramatics Girl Reserve Kleverette Basketball Victory X LESLIE AMOS Chorus Kleverette Dramatics Girl Reserve Basketball Victory X FAREWELL, DEAR ROSENWALD (Class Song) Sadly comes the time to say goodbye, to our dear teachers, classmates, too, Merrily we sing our parting song, sadly echoes amid the sea of blue. CHORUS Farewell to thee, Dear Rosenwald, the sweet thoughts of you will always remain. One fond farewell before we say goodbye, until we meet again. 2 Sweet the thoughts we bear with us today, dear mem ' ries of the happy past; and tho ' now we whisper, fare-thee well, yet we know we shall meet again at last. Fare-thee well for we must now leave thee, do not let the parting grieve thee, we can no longer stay here with you, we have to bid all of our friends adieu. Composer— IRENE LEOTA MOORE 21 iSfe h Jllfl N l tt li jj ii h rih I l Afc i nM i illilm lfoi i ti i k Jk jjki (tik ttiiik ' difc iift jp «Ililhi AawMirtih iAiii CLASS HISTORY OF 44 By IRENE L. MOORE We, the class of ' 44, began our journey at Rosenwald four years ago. When we reverse our minds back to the days that we were recognized as Freshmen, it seems that it was only yesterday. While descending the stars to success we had our misfortunes. Some had been transferred to other schools, matrimony called others. After all we found a faithful few trying to reach the goal. Our Freshman year ended. Soon we were Sophomores, the versatile class of 1942. Various members be- came affiliated with the Red Devils Football Team. The outstanding members were, John Hale, Cornelius Jones, Vernell Howton, George Pratt and Richard Coleman. We were foi tunate enough to have two all conference basketball players. They were John Hale and Lawrence McKinley. Our motto then was, GREATER HEIGHTS ARE YET TO BE ATTAINED. Not only did we excel) in football but also in Debating, Chorus, Dramatics, Expression, Science, Girls Reserve, Kleverctte and many others. Then we reached the great Junior Class. The class in which we found our- selves SUPERLATIVE. We did great things under the supervision of Mr. E. H. Pierro. He guided us to victory in anything that we attempted. There were found in the Junior Class of ' 43, the one and only Football Captain Cornelius Jones, Basketball Captain, Lawrence McKinley, Football Queen, I ' rene L. Moore, Best Musician, Thomas McDc .veil, Sweetheart, Bertha Williams, Student Director, Eddie Sandford, ' Highest Grades, Irene L. Moore, Best Football Player, Cornelius Jon s, Girls Reserve President, Irene L. Moore, Band President, Thomas McDowell, Ping Pong Champion, Thomas McDowell, Student with health honors, Broadus Jack- son, All Conference End, Richard Coleman, there were more Juniors in the War Cabinet than all other classes combined. There were more boys serving in the armed forces and taking defense trades than all other classes combined. With all of these losses we were still Superlative. Our senior year rolled around, the journey was a long and tough one but we were still fighting. We were seniors or only twenty-four in number and we started this journey with sixty-eight. This is the land mark in the history of our lives of the graduating class. It marks the fruition of their first milestone. WHO ' S WHO IN THE SENIOR CLASS Most Popular Girl Bertha Williams Most Popular Boy Dallas Blue Friendliest Girl Easter Ledford Friendliest Boy Lawrence McKinley Shyest Girl Ruth Davis Shyest Boy Booker T. Kennedy Prettiest Girl Louise Prince Handsomest Boy Broadus Jackson Best Dressed Boy Wallace White Best Dressed Girl Emma Tentman Tallest Girl Drucilla Turner Tallest Boy Henry C. Tentman Smartest Girl Irene Moore Smartest Boy Broadus Jackson Most Versatile Girl Irene L. Moore Most Versatile Boy Eddie Sandford Most Dignified Girl Helen Cloud Most Dignified Bey Wallace White Best Actress Irene L. Moore Best Actor Broadus Jackson Best Stenographer Irene L. Moore ' WE, Tii SENIORS, SPEAK (Class Poem) 1. We, the Rosenwald graduates of 1944, Must now depart from many friends and the school which we adore. As each commencement roils around, we always feel quite sad, But now that we must leave for good, it hurts us twice as bad. 2. We think of all the fun we ' ve had in ways you couldn ' t guess, Along with all the knowledge gained to guide us to success. We think of our professor, who led us all the way, And how the various teachers sustained us each day. 3. To all prospective graduates, we say with all our hearts, Do all you can to get the most and prove that you ' re smart. This might not seem important now but later you will see, That when you waste your time in school you plant a fruitless tree, 4. Through eighty years of frendem the Negro has advanced. It ' s up to us to carry on, so take and use your chance. The future generations will all depend on us, So if we fail to do our part we do our race unjust. 5. To you we now must say GOODBYE , to take our stand in life, But you will linger in our hearts through happiness and strife, We promise you our best success in answer to this call. To proudly raise our chest and say, WE CAME FROM ROSENWALD. Composer— A Senior, Cpl. Thomas McDowell, U. S. Army. 5a • CLASS PROPHECY By RUTH DAVIS and LESS1E AMOS I shall steal into the mysteries of the unknown and tell each member of this graduating class where he or she shall be twenty years from now. Who is this I see coming up the street? He is riding in a great big magnicifent automobile. Now he stops at the bank. He gets out and goes in, he must be someone of vast importance. Who can it be? At last he is turning around where I can see his face. Why, it is Vernon Langford. By hard work and honesty he has become President of a bank. Now I see someone at sea. It is a woman. She is standing on the deck of a great ocean steamer looking across the waves. A veil partly hides her face, but there is something familiar about her. Ah, now I see who it is. Opal Creech — her fame as a singer has spread from one end of the world to another. The ocean changes: We are carried swiftly to the cold snows of Alaska. What is this going ahead of us? An airplane, and the pilot, yes, we see. It is our old friend Dallas Blue. He is filling the important work of an air mailman be- tween New York and Alaska. Everyday he makes his perilous and brave trip through clouds and storm, bearing the mail that Uncle Sam has entrusted in his care. Again a new land is presented to our eyes. Tall palm trees, a hot beating sun, a sea blue and sparkling. We are in Florida. This seems to be an orange grove. Rows and rows of the brightly colored fruit are piled up every where we look. But who is this supervising the business of packing them into crates? She is a woman, tall and dark, and we think we have seen her before. Yes, we have. It is Bertha Williams. She has become owner of a large fruit farm in the south and spends all of her time raising oranges and bananas. Now what can this be. A great crowd of people. All shouting and waving their hands. They are waiting for someone. He is coming up the street, bowing to right and left. Booker Kennedy, he has just been elected the Governor and is on his way to the inaugural ceremonies. Who is this I see standing On deck of a large ship, named for one of our heroes, Lawrence McKinley? She wears a white nurses uniform, now I see it is our friend, Helen Cloud. She is assisting Dr. Broadus Jackson in his large hospital. Now as I venture on down the road I glance up at the neon signs, I see Miss Gladys Lockett. Owner of the largest night club in New York City. I walk on down the street to get I ' efreshed and as I look up I see a great orchestra, then when I look up at the leader, he looks very familiar at least he has turned so that I can see him. Ah, the pianist also looks familiar. It is none other than Eddie Sandford taking Harry James place with his trumpet and Leslie Amos is taking Hazel Scott ' s place at the piano. (next page) i 1 HI (continued) I see some one coming down the lane, she is dressed very line. Who can it be? At last we have learned. It is none other than Miss E. C. Tentman, a model for the Davis and Prince incorporation. As I go back to the third counter in the store I hear a great laugh, it sounds very familiar. Now I see some one at work behind the desk. It is none other than Miss Opal Richardson, who is the manager of the ladies department. i i •I As I pass by a great Naval Training Base, I see a group of sailors, then I hear a voice, then I look back and guess who I see, Captain Wallace White, giving commands to the Blue Jackets. As I ventured into Hollywood, I glanced up at the lights flashing in front of the Paramount Theatre. I saw hundreds of people crowding around triyng to get in, I thought that I would go up and see what was the rush. As I stepped into the crowd and glanced up to see what was playing. I didn ' t believe my eyes at first but when I looked the second time I knew that it was true, it read; Starring, Helen Satcher and Henry C. Tentman in the Dignified Mademois- elle. I walked on into the theatre and finally I found a seat. I saw to my amazement, Mi«s Easier Ledford being awarded the purple heart for her bravery in rescuing fifty children out of a burning hospital where she was head nurse. As I drive on to Washington, D. C, to have a chat with the President of these U. S., who is none other than Herman Williams. I see that he has a new sec- retary who I recollect as being Miss Irene Moore. After the show I decided to go home and read the newspaper. I glanced at the headlines and guess what I saw: Cornelius Jones on his way to the White House to make a speech and his wife, Daphalena Walker Jones, accompanied him. I turned on my radio. I heard two familiar voices before the song had ended and guess who it was? None other than Drucilla Turner and Lucille Gardner. SENIOR CLASS WILL Eddie Sandford wills his football, talking, and trumpet playirg abilities to Mil- ton Stamps. Dallas Blue wills his jiving, popularity, athletics, and girl friends to Julian Moore. Helen Satcher wills her comical ways to Doris Barnes. Easter Ledford w lis her plac e in dramatics and the trio to Leona Simpson. Gladj ' s Lockett whls her dramatic ability and cunning ways to Mary Gross. Drucilla Turner wills her tough stroll and French book to Viola Smith. Lucille Gardner wills her giggling and funny ways to Jessie Bester. Bertha Williams wills her quietness to Elizabeth Jones. Ruth Davis wills her waltzing with Mr. Clemmons to Patricia Amos. Louise Prince wills her Geometry Book to Dorothy. May she have good luck. Opal Richardson wills her friendly ways to Tebecca Crawford. Helen Cloud wills her vocabulary to Mary E. Brooks. Daphelena Walker wills her talkative ways to Bobby Anderson. Emma C. Tentman wills her popularity and neatness to Mary E. Cole. Broadus Jackson wills his trumpet playing and dramatic abilities to Herman Woolfork. Lawrence McKinley wills his class cutting ability to Willis Mitchell. Irene Moore wills all of her abilities to her sister, Louise Moore. Herman Williams wills his basketball and football ability to B. McNeal. Opal Creech wills her music ability to Vera Mae Biddings. Leslie Amos wills her pleasant smile to Katie Phillips. Looker T. Keennedy wills his basketball and quietness to Jessie Murry. Wallace White wills smiles and dressing to James Butler. The Seniors as a whole will their geometry ability to the Juniors of ' 44. PULLERS Mr. McCormick: (to Vernon) I don ' t see any difference between a fisherman and you. Vernon: I do, a fisherman baits bis hooks and I hate my books. Leslie: (to her friend) What is the difference between a train conductor and a school teacher? Ruth: A train conductor minds the train and a school teacher trains the mind. Teacher: Why is Ireland the richest country in the world today? Helen: Because her Capitol is Dublin everyday. Teacher: What is the population of Negroes in U. S. A.? Easter: There is 13,000,000 Negroes in the U. S. A. Leslie B.: No there isn ' t because a lady died in Coxton last night and that leaves 12,999,999. J LM ICR W ' V I N. McCRAVY E. COLE PRESIDENT V. PRESIDENT a. Mckinley ASST. SECRETARY D. COPELAND BUS . MANAGER D. CADDELL BESSIE TYE SECRETARY S. HORTON TREASURER W. MITCHELL D. DAVIS B. McNEAL P. AMOS D. BARNES C. riBBS M. STAMPS J. BESTER V. SMITH A . MM JONES D. HENDERSON 3. GREGORYeJ as 3 JV. PRINCE 1 SOPHOMORE CLASS President Jullian Moore V. President Jacqueline Didlake Secretary ' _ Dorothy Shipp Assistant Secretary Dallas Lesure Treasurer Edward Barnes Reporter Isadore Knox This year has been a very successful one for the Sophomores. They have suc- ceeded with a very good record for carrying on the extracurricular activties in Rosenwald. They have representatives in Football. Those outstanding are as follows: Hymie Carr. Willie George Tyson, Julian Moore, Daniel Clark, Fred Thorn- ton and Robert Carlock. Basketball representatives are Isadore Knox and Jessie Spenser. Dramatic members are: James Butler, Julian Moore, Jacque- line Didlake, Elizabeth Brooks, Lafayette Gibbs, and Robert Carlock. Choral members: James Butler, Julian Moore, Lafayette Gibbs, Earl Simpson, Eliza- beth Brooks and Dallas LeSeur. Band members: James Butler, Julian Moore, Dallas Lesure, Janett Robinson, and some beginners. We should say some of the Sophomores are very popu- lar. The Queen, Miss Jacqueline Didlake, triumphed with the amount of $127.95. The honor students are Lafayette Gibbs, Julian Moore, George Barnes, Ed- ward Barnes and Jacqueline Didlake. The boys of the Sophomore class wish 1o say this year has been a very successful one as far as learning of history goes. JUNIOR CLASS President Newt McCravy Vice President Everette Cole Secretary Bessie Mae Tye Assistant Secretary Geneva McKinley Treasurer Sadie Horton Business Manager Dorothy Copeland Reporter Willis Mitchell Hats Off, the Juniors of ' 44 are passing by. This parade of gallant students began the school year with full determination and fine co-operation to become one of Rosenwald ' s outstanding Junior classes. Bessie Mae Tye led the parade by being elected as the CO-QUEEN of the Red Devils Football Team. With the approaching draft call of our Senior boys, the Juniors marched double time in order to give an early Prom and Banquet for their honor guests, the Seniors. This affair was one of the Highlights of the year. Doretha Cad- del represented her class with flying colors to rank second in the SWEET- HEART CONTEST. She is not the sweetheart but she is the sweetest sweetie. I : 1 i ' H h? %7 %y 1 i ■a 1 U. LEISURE ASST. SEC. J. DIDLAKE J. MOORE V. FKESIDEKT PRESIDENT D. SHIPP SECRETARY E. BARNES TREASURER 1 r. KNOX 1 m-.: Cr. BARNES M. BROOKS J. BUTLER D. CLARK LUCY PICKETT wylda sawders SUSAU STAMPS PRESIDENT BOBIE ANDCMON £j S y ledford ASST. SECRETARY SECRETAF V. PRESIDENT TREASURER i R. JONES VERA BIDDINGS MARY COLE M. CREECH M. FIELDS A F. GREGORY MARY GRACE R. HARBIN H. HICDON H. HINES T. CRAWFORD S. CHARLEY G. CHARLEY R . ROGERS ■L. j l. EIGHTH GRADE President Bernice Jackson V. President Pauline Seay Secretary Sarah Copeland Assistant Secretary Fauline Seay Treasurer Ora C. Griffith Reporter Alberta Robinson The eighth grade class began this year with much pep. They first elected as their home room mother, Mrs. Maxie Tentman. The eighth grade has members taking an active part in various activities of the school. They have members taking part in the Student Council, Chorus, and many other activities. Alberta Robinson and Betty Sue Mills are mem- bers of the chorus. Bemice Jackson and Sarah Copeland are members of the Student Council. The eighth grade as a whole has sponsored several interesting chapel pro- grams this year. We are looking forward to hearing them again before the close of this term. These programs are under the supervision of Mr. J. B. Mc- Cormick. FRESHMAN CLASS President Lucy Pickett V. President Bobby Anderson Secretary Susan Stamps Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Long Treasurer Daisy Ledford Reporter Jimmie L. Shipp The Freshman Class of ' 44 made entrance in Rosenwald High in the fall of the school year. Since that time we have been participating in the many activ- ities. A Chapel program was given by the Freshman Class on Dec. 14. Titled, A QUICK GAME, the characters portrayed by H. Hines, W. L. Effinger, and Daisy Ledford. The parts were very well done. They are trying their abilities in Dramatics. In speaking of Dramatics we have many talented members. In chorus, lending their voicse are: Sarah Moore, Bobby Anderson, Mary Gross, and Daisy Ledford. In the band, tooting their horns are: W. Sanders, D. Ledford, S. Stamps, and H. Hines. Girl Reserves are: Louise Moore, B. Biddings, M. Fields and Daisy Ledford. We are planning to end this year with our traditional kid party in May. Un- til then you will be seeing more of us. W aA Alii l l frll ifrh lllfc  Mlllh llfalll SEVENTH GRADE NEWS President V. President Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer Class Colors __ Reatha Bryant E. C. Cole Irene Wilson Ruby Moore Elizabeth Sawyer __ Pink and Blue The seventh grade has begun what has proved to be a very prosperous year. We elected as our home room mother, Mrs. Lillie Billups. We buy war stamps weekly. The class buying the larger amount of stamps by the end of the year will be given a VICTORY PARTY by our home room teacher, Miss Jack- son. Dollie Murry has been our honor student since school started. As a gift of appreciation, we the seventh grade, sent Mr. J. N. Kendall a small gift for Christmas. On our social calendar we have sponsored one social and an amateur program. We are very sorry to announce the loss of one of our best members in the class, E. C. Cole. He is making his new home in Delaware. Our class began the year with thirty-one members. Out of that number we have lost only four. May the rest of us remain together to accomplish greater things. The sixth grade began this year with an enrollment of twenty-five students. We welcome Betty Joe Henderson at the beginning of the second semester from the fifth grade. At the first of the year, our home room teacher was Mr. J. N. Kendall, who later had to enter the armed forces. To show our appreciation to him, the sixth grade buy war stamps every week. Our war slogan is BUY BONDS T. N. T. (Today and not tomorrow) . At Christmas time we also remembered him with a small gift. Our present home room teacher is Miss Alfreta Jackson, who re- cently attended Wilburforce college. We elected as our class mother, Mrs. Ethel Ezell, who entertained us at her home. The affair proved to be enjoyable. The class has sponsored several en- tertaining chappel programs introducing: Patsy Mills, Orange O ' Larry, Rosie Pickett, and others as songsti esses. Grady Anderson and J. D. Weldon as com- edians. On February 25, the class gave a sparkle show in interest of Miss Dor- eatha Caddell. contestant for Rosenwald Sweetheart. All of the girls pledged their ful support to the Rosenwald Victory club, under the supervision of Miss F. E. Buchanan. SIXTH GRADE NEWS President V. President Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer Elizabeth Cotner Loretta Gray Rosie Pickett _ Patsy Mills Elsie Ledford SOCIETY NEWS By IRENE L. MOORE The social life at Rosenwald was enriched by the many varied activities given by the different organizations. The football boys began the school year with much pep, bringing victory over most of the teams of this conference. The wholesome and enjoyable socials given after each game, afforded plenty of recreation and fun for the visiting teams and our student body. The Annual Homecoming Social as usual, was a gala affair, with our charming, MISS JACQUELINE DIDLAKE, reigning as queen, along with co-queen, BESSIE MAE TYE. The seniors came along with a Hallowe ' en Carnival and entertained us with their spooks and gobblings, in order to boost their queen candidate. Cupid played a very important part in Rosenwald this year by taking from their midst, MISS ALBERTA LEWIS. She is making her home in Detroit, Michigan. The Juniors entertained the Seniors with a delicious dinner, displaying a beautiful color scheme. After enjoying this dinner all passed to the auditorium of Rosenwald and there dance until wee, wee hours began. Following this exclusive dinner ,the Seniors gave a New Year ' s Social, welcoming 1944 with the highest enthusiasm and danced with the music of Mousy Noe ' s Orches- tra. The Junior and Senior Prom was the Highlight of the season. The girls pictured varieties of colors in gowns accompanied by their escorts in full dress or formal wear. This was a very pleasant and elaborate affair. The Rosenwald chorus has made much progress, during this school year. Their voices harmonized beautifully over station WHLN several times. They also sang at schools and churches: Loyall High School, Hall High School and Lou- ellen Theatre. The churches were the Baptist Church and the Baxter Meth- odist Church. The chorus is under the supervision of Mr. J. B. McCormick. The Dramatic Club has sponsored several successful programs over WHLN. The tops of the features was a play titled, WHEN A COLORED BOY GOES TO WAR. It was written and directed by Mr. J. B. Clemmcns, the director of Dramatics. The Dramatic Club began this year by giving the first play titled, GIVE ME CREDIT. There are three plays on hand now to be presented be- fore the close of this year. The girls of the Senior and Junior classes have organized a club that is to co- incide with the boys R club. This club has a membership of only twelve. We have named it the GIRLS VICTORY X CLUB. A farewel party was given by our Principal, in honor of our Senior class pres- ident, Henry C. Tentman, who was called to the Army. A patriotic color scheme was carried out in decoration, along with the delicious punch and open face sandwiches. The Girl Reserve Club stepped out to give their annual Sweetheart Contest. The sweetheart of Rosenwald for ' 44 is, MISS M. E. COLE, who raised the amount of $36.00. Miss Caddell was not meant to be left far behind so she stepped up with the amount of $30.00. We are expecting to have a grand time at the affair. We are also looking forward to making this affair the best ever given in Rosenwald. The Girl Reserve Club has many aims for the rest of the year and I am sure you will be hearing more of the club and its happenings. The Senior Class of 1D44 are looking forward to the farewell Social which will send them on their way with much happiness and joy. n awp — p CAN YOU IMAGINE Can you imagine Wallace White the greatest star on a basketball team? Can you iamgine Opal Richardson and Cornelius Jones dancing the tango? Can you imagine Dallas Blue an important Navy officer? Can you imagine Opal Creech and Ruth A students in college? Can ycu imagine Broadus Jackson, Captain of the tin can football Team in Wilburiorce ' ( Can you imagine Bertha Williams and Henry C. Tentman living in a man- sion in Georgetown, Kentucky? Can you imagine Vernon Langford honor graduate in College? Can you imagine Louise Prince singing as Marion Anderson at the White House? Can you imagine Emma Tentman mathematics teacher at Rosenwald? Can you imagine Helen Satcher and Durcilla Turner, U. S. Cadet Nurses? Can you imagine Easter Ledford and Booker Kennedy taking Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth ' s place in the movies? Can you imagine Herman Williams, President of the Howard University and Edd.e Sandford the coach? Can you imagine Leslie Amos taking Hazel Scott ' s place at the piano? Can you imagine Gladys Lockett not playing the roles of mothers and grand- mothers in the Dramatic club in college? Can you imagine Lucille Gardner an actress in Hollywood? Can you imagine Daphelena Walker and Lawrence McKinley making B ' s in French, when they go to college? Can you imagine Irene Leota Moore the tallest peron in THE WORLD CIR- CUS? Can yiu imagine Helen Cloud an important officer in the WAVES? Can you imagine Prof. J. B. Clemmons wearing a zoot suit with reet pleats, no cuffs, big apple hat and with a joddie stroll, walking down Broadway? THE DRAMATIC CLUB President Irene Leota Moore Vice President Easter Ledford Secretary Gladys Lockett Assistant Secretary Helen Satcher Treasurer Bertha Williams Business Managers Henry Tentman and Eddie Sandford Stage Manager Newt McCravy Director J. B. Clemmons- The Dramatic Club was organized October 12, 1937, under the supervision of Mr. J. B. Clemmons. The Club was organized for the purpose of stimu- lating interest in Dramatics and to discover new talents. Since the organizing of the Club it has made much progress. Annually the Club keys and certificates to its members that excel in Dramatics. The outstanding actors and actresses this year has been: Easter Ledford, Irene Moore, Gladys Lockett, Broadus Jackson, Eddie Sandford, Newt Mc- Cravy, Geneva McKinley and Jacqueline Didlake. V. PRESIDENT B. WILLIAMS E« LEDFORD TREASURER S. STAMPS SECRETARY 0. LOCKETT H. SATCHER ASST. SEC. J . BESTER D. CADDELL ItfES LXIBBS _ J. D1DLAKE D. LESEUR T. JONES E. BROOKS C. JONES E. SIMPSON V. LEDFORD I 35j 1  3 k. !■ I. MOORE PRESIDEN yi MARY COLE SVEET HEART CADDELL EST SU EET1E i ipk j.DfDLA E l.Trarmro N . GORE £. GARDNER AMOS D. TURNER i BOY SCOUTS OF HARLAN Scout Master J. B. Clemmons Asst. Scout Master Henry C. Tentman Senior Patrol Leader Lawrence McKinley Junior Patrol Leader Newt McCravy Scribe Everett Cole Marshal Ernest White TROOP COMMITTEE Mr. Joe Curry Chairman Mr. Tom Becker — Mr. Andrew Hardy — Mr. Shedd Pittard In scouting, we try to give the boys a program of interesting and useful things to do in their leisure time. In times like these our scouting program gives the boys a chance to serve their community by helping in its emergen- cies. Troop 25 has given its services to aid the government by distributing valu- able information of various kinds. Members of our troop have also aided in all salvage drives of the community. J j I Hi S I I ' A If 1 I 8 ROSENWALD SPORTS By VERNON LANGFORD The Red Devils of 1943- ' 44 started the gridiron season with a small squad un- der Coach J. N. Kendall. As the squad was being shaped into one of the best prospective teams of the U.C.V.A., Uncle Sam called Coach Kendall to join the army. This was indeed a great blow to the spirit of our team but our Principal, J. B. Clemmons, was determined that this team would go on, so he took over the duties of coach and successfully ended the season by losing only to Benham, who won the conference. The schedule for the year follows: Harlan Harlan 28 Harlan 31 Harlan 20 Harlan 7 Harlan Score Team Score Lynch Appalachia Lynch Benham 13 Benham 13 The climax of the Red Devils ' success was the crowning of the charming queen and co-queen. They paraded from the school to the park and pepped up the boys. At the half of the game, Captain Henry C. Tentman presented the queen a bouquet of flowers. Then the band formed a V , which symbolized the spir- it ot our team as well as the spirit of our nation. After the game the queen was crowned. It was a fabulous affair. The co-queen took part in the ceremony. Ail Conference honors were awarded Captain Henry C. Tentman, Lawrence McKinley, Cornelius Jones, and Winifred Didlake. Honorable mention list included, Dallas Blue, Herman Williams, and Eddie Sandford. Lawrence Mc- Kinley was voted the most outstanding player of the year and received the gold football donated by the Principal. BASKETBALL When the hardwood season came ,Coach Clemmons began training his boys for their first game with Lynch in which we were defeated 27-12. However, we made a terific comeback by defeating Pineville 56-12 and Middlesboro 31-19. In the tournament, which was held at Lynch, the Red Devils were runners- up by defeating Lynch 19-13 and losing to Benham in the finals 41-37. Players making the all conference team were Lawrence McKinley, Dallas Blue, and Herman Williams. Newt McCravy and Booker Kennedy were plac- ed on the Honorable Mention list. High point man of the season was Lawrence McKinley. Red Devils Position Total Points L. McKinley F 48 H. Williams G 32 B. Kennedy C 27 V .Langford G 14 N. McCravy F 12 D. Blue G 11 H. Tentman C 8 J. Snenser F __7 I. Knox F 3 E. Sandford G 1 2J£ 23? Hi I S 1 11 13 tl Cn(i never K T n o A vfs, Does one? fife IS n HHA A T jffjM k. B. KENNEDY N.McCRAVY D. BLUE J.B.CLEJMONS H. WMS. E. SANDFORD R. CAElOCK, TREASURER SECRETARY PRESIDENT ADVISOR V. PRES. A. SECRETARY 1st. 3GT. m J. MURRAY V.LANCFOFtlT 6. TYSON H. CARR KNOX II.TENTMAN T.JOtfES F. GO INS S .CHAPX.K1 1 COMPLIMENTS OF We the - BIG FIVE - of Rosewald Hi. THE - PRETTIEST -- EMMA TENTMAN THE -- SMALLEST IRENE MOORE THE - TALLEST -- DRUCILLA TURNER THE - TOUGHEST -- BERTHA WILLIAMS THE --ROUGHEST -- LUCILE GARDNER Seniors of 44 COMPLIEMNTS OF Helen Cloud, Opal Creech, Easter Ledford Tuff Indispensable GIRLS of 44 When you are down and lonely, And your happiness is gone, Remember three seniors of 44 And your bliss will far prolong. COMPLIMENTS OF Val. Irene L. Moore and Thomas McDowell Seniors of ' 44 ' I hold it true what ' er befall, I feel it when I sorrow most Tis ' better to have Loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Until we meet again, we say Au re-voir. 1 COMPLIMENTS OF Herman Williams Jr. and Eddie Sandford Jr. ' All C. V.C . Basketball ' 43 - 44 ' Harlan, Student Director ,43 . 44 1 Kentucky It- pays to be nice to people on. the way up, because they are the same people ycu meet on the way down. Dear Class-mates, As you take off on life ' s journey it is my wish that you make A Three Point landing on the part of success. • Yours for Victory, Broadus B. Jackson COMPLIMENTS OF Opal Richardson, Leslie Amos and Ruth Davis Sunshine Girls The Sun never Failed to Shine COMPLIMENTS OF [Louise Prince Helen Satcher and Gladys Lockett Remember R. H. S. ' s Great Triumvirates of ' 44 Their Sincere, wishes and you will never be lonely For victory Triumvirates COMPLIMENTS OF Robert Houston Sanitary ' s pick up man Clothing picked up to be cleaned at your request COMPLIMENTS OF Dallas Blue Senior and Susan Stamps Friend of ' 44 Think of us and forever be Happy i .4 £ + iktk, ; 3! COMPLIMENTS OF Blanton Cleaners Dry Cleaning Pressing Altering Press while you wait phone 700 COMPLIMENTS OF Duke Jones The Brains of the! 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