Benjamin Russell High School - Echo Yearbook (Alexander City, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1954 volume:

4 Foreword • • • By the shores of Tallapoosa, By the shining deep blue water Stood the wigwams of the Indians, Of the peaceful, happy Indians. Till upon the shadowed river Came a great canoe with pinions, A canoe of white faced warriors From the regions of the morning. Drove the peaceful Indians westward And beheld their nation scattered. On then moved the bearded warriors, Farther inland they did travel, Till they came to where a river Like a horseshoe did unravel. There they fought the savage Indians Till their arrows broken lay, Drove them out and made a pathway. Made a pathway, not forgotten, But historic in our day. Many moons and many winters Since have come, and since have vanished, But to those who loved the pine trees, Loved the green and silent valley. Loved the shadow of the forest and The sunshine of the meadow, To those tribes whose footsteps echo O’er the mountain and the shore We remember in this Echo— Nineteen Hundred Fifty-four. HORSESHOE BEND Dedication... To our parents who, with love and understanding, laid the solid foundation for our future success and happiness, we proudly dedicate the 1954 ECHO. Benjamin Russell High School BOARD OF EDUCATION T. D. Russell_______________Chairman G. W. Hulme____________Vice-Chairman Dr. J. L. Miller, VV. C. Adams, Sim S. Wilbanks The Benjamin Russell High School holds an unparalled position among the schools of Alabama in that every dollar of money used in its construction was supplied by local citizens and local industries. The Benjamin and Roberta Russell Foundation contributed most generously in setting up a fund for the school's construction, as did Avondale Mills through its local plant. Local citizens, without the assistance of government at any level, raised the additional six hundred thousand dollars necessary for construction. The Benjamin Russell 1 ligh School stands not only as monument to a town’s love of its young people hut also a monument to the ultimate in civic cooperative endeavor. The building contains thirty-five class rooms, a Fine Arts Auditorium, cafeteria and kitchen, library, health clinic, dark room equipped with modern audio-visual equipment, gymnasium, room for developing pictures, industrial arts shop, agriculture shop, two science laboratories, home economics kitchen, sewing room, and model bedroom and living room, offices for the principal, librarian, lunchroom supervisor, athletic director, and numerous lounges for teachers and students. Accredited in 1951, the Benjamin Russell Fligh School offers a wide variety of both cultural and vocational courses. SUPERINTENDENT OE EDUCATION P. G. Myer PRINCIPAL S. C. Doss Secretary: Miss Claire Nell Fuller HOME ECONOMICS Mrs. Fletcher Swindall Mrs. M. L. Curvin LIBRARIAN Mrs. O. L. McGhee Secretary: Mrs. J. A. Darden VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE M. L. Curvin ENGLISI1 Raymond Cosby Miss Nellie Bonner Mrs. J. C. Askew Mrs. Mary Edna Carlisle SOCIAL STUDIES Miss Betty Austin Mrs. Lucy Page Fuller FOREIGN LANGUAGE Miss Irline Dobbins SCIENCE Mrs. Paul I latzel Murray Hammond Mrs. J. M. Heacock COMMERCIAL Mrs. G. S. Campbell The Faculty First row: Girls Physical Education, Mrs. Jimmy Glass; Boys Physical Education, Murray S. Hammond and S. II. Lyon. Second row: Industrial Arts, W. B. Causey; Band Director, W. F. Lee; Supervisor of Instruction and Attendance, J. R. Hines. Third row: Diversified Occupation, S. V. Bice. The Senior Class Shelby Carter Adair Bobby Allen Mary Jo Bolan Fletcher Adamson Eugene Anthony Shirley Brewer Joyce Alford James Lewis Askew Margaret Caldwell Joyce M. Alford Myra Dean Alford Charles Ballard Bernard Blankenship Yvonne S. Caldwell John Carlisle I Jimmy Carter Rosene Daughtery Jackie Foster Reba Cason Martha S. Davis Frank Foy Shirley Channell Doris Jean Depoister Delores Fuller Frank Clayton Ramona Evans Gertie Lou Gordon Mae Dell Coggins Jim Ford Elizabeth Guice 4 The Senior C lass The Senior Class J. H. Guthrie Billy Headley Herbert Irvin Hugh Hamilton Cary Hodnett Billy Johnson Mildred Hamilton Mary Hodnett Rebecca Johnston Iris Hawthorne Don Holley Gerald Joiner Kenny Haynes Charles Huey Wayne Jones Lillie Kelley Avery McAllister Lamar McLeod Mary Kelley Jimmy McDaniel Elna Mallory The Jane Landers James A. McHargue Pat Miller Senior Class Tillie Kelley Peggy McDaniel Julia Meacham Jimmy Kilpatrick Jimmy McGhee Buddy Miller The Senior Class Robbie Mobley Tommy Ogletree Wyneda Price Barbara Morris Barbara Patterson Martha Reynolds Lugenia Nelson Jimmy Pemberton Janelle Rich Helen Nickerson Jo Nell Pemberton Betty Jean Sanders Jimmy Nolen Jimmy Phillips Jimmy Scott Carol Sellers Amanda Simpson Myra Nan Smith Sara Smith Nancy Stark Frances Steward Shirley Strickland Shirley Sue Synco Ann Taylor Donald Thomas Lucy Thomley Mary Ann Thompson Emily Tidwell Emily Towns David Trimble The Senior Class The Senior Class Top Row: Gloria Vickers, Charles Waller, Reuben Washburn. Barbara Weddle. Bottom Row: Yvonne Whetstone, Charles White. Anita Faye Wilson, Shirley Williams, Charles Wilson. Not Shown: James Durden, Douglas Hodge, Bobby Jones, Paul Jones, William Jones. Bobby Joe Keel, Charles Lane, Donald Pearce, Elaine Nash, Catherine Walker, Jean Warren. (lass Poem Many moons ago in nineteen hundred forty-two, Our class began its journey to the land of unknown truth. We braved the cold, rough waters of the river a b c. And fought the savage tribes of world geography. Arithmetic was threatening and spelling was tremendous, But always on the last exams our knowledge did defend us. Our big chiefs were kind and patient, many times they calmed the tide. And to the best of hunting grounds our moccasins did guide. We will cherish all our memories as sweet thoughts in a dream. Remember joys with classmates as we waded through life’s stream, Till the last moon has arisen and the last sun has gone down. Well, then we’ll still remember in The Happy Hunting Ground! —Elna Mallory, Class Poet. The Junior (lass First Row: Willborn Askew, Wayne Baker, Mary Barnett, Glenda Bently, Joan Blanks, Jack Blankenship. Martha Blankenship. Second Row: Janis Bolon, Bobbie Bonner, Edward Bunn, Patty Butler, Virginia Cannon, David Carlisle. Pat Carter. Third Row: Lavern Causey, Eulene Champion. Hazel Cheatham, Charlie Childers, Mable Childers, Neal Coker. Joe Earl Dean. Fourth Row: Glenda Dennis, Rex Dennis. Jack Duncan. Nelda Forbus, Shirley Funderburk. Mary Ann Fuller. Foster Fuller. First How: Shelvie Gandy. Shirlene Gautney, Larry Gordon, Lorenzo Grant, Margaret Green. Bill Gunn. Mary Alva Harrelson. Second Row: Jack Harris. Henry Hatzel. Milton Hill John Horseley. Raymond Hendrix. Marie Huggins. Mary E. Kimbrough. Third Row: Blanch King. Nelda Lankford, Charles Loyd. Gail Love. Celest Oliver Love, Don Lucas. Glenda McGuire. Fourth Row: Gerald McGill. Jo Ann McEachern, Virginia McAlister. Betty Mason, Betty Jean Mason. Anita Meadows, Louise Motes. The Junior Class The Junior Class First Row: Arnold Parrish. Carolyn Patterson, Sybil Pearce, Joyce Pemberton, Jimmy Peppers. Second Row: Douglas Reynolds. Virginia Richardson. Betty Roberts, Rayford Robinson, Wade Robinson. Third Row: Wayne Robinson, Sara Sallas, Ted Sanders. Anne Sanford. Sylvia Saunders. Fourth Row: Eleanor Scroggins, Elton Shaddix, Virginia Shaw, Harold Smith, William Smith. First Row: Shelbie Sprayberry, Paul Steele. Bobby Summers. Glen Talley, Shelby Tankersley. Second Row: Jean Tate. Norma Tate. Claude Thomas. Larry Thomas. Paul Thomas. Third Row: Johnny Thompson, Thomas Taunton, Gerald Truett, Gloria Turner, Buddy Vernon. Fourth Row: Shirley Waller, Betty Wallis, Marie White. Charles Wilkins, Annette Williams. The Junior Class I he Sop ho Carolyn Alford Bobbie Belcher Shirley Blair Alice Blake Arnold Blankenship Allison Blythe Barbara Bradberry Jimmie Britton Billy Jo Brown Sarah Nell Brown Lister Bunn Bobbie Jo Channell Bobby Clackley Bobby Coker Emily Coleman Clarence Curlee Charles Daniel Paul Farmer Tommie Sue Fincher Jean Fisher Johnny Foshee Shirley Fuller Doris Jean Funderburk Wayne Funderburk Winnie Jo Funderburk Sandra Futural Barbara Germany Harold Gillespie Judy Gooden Seward Goss Charlene Green C. L. Gregg Imogene Gregg Daphne Grimsley Lamar Guice more Class Bobby Gunn Bichard Hammock Louise Hanna Jimmie Harris Kathryn Hodge Alice Holloway Wayne Hornsby Tina Johns George Johnston Jimmy Laura Johnston Bob Jones Frances Jones Peggy Jones Terry Jones Glenda Keel Marjorie Knight Joe Bob Lamberth Faye Lankford Jimmy Ted Lewis Maylon Love Jimmy Loyd Julia McAlister Buren McCain Billy McGhee Guynette McGuire Charles McLeod Lee Mann Sue Mann Johnny Mann Dot Martin Charles Mask Janet Massey The Sop ho Nita Mathews Doris Miller June Monroe Evelyn Moore Edsel Mullins Marion Neighbors Janine Nelson Jerry O’Neil Carolyn Pemberton Cecelia Peters Julia Phurrough Kermit Pike Lolette Pitchford Gene Poole Patricia Porch Jane Price Donald Pritchard John Queen Bobby Rainwater Diane Ray Mary Jo Roberts Joe Robinson Virginia Robison Voncille Robinson Lynn Royall Carl Sansom Jeanette Saxon Carolyn Scott Gene Scott Jean Segrest Howard Sharpe Mary Frank Sorrell Bernard Speaks Larry Speaks Mac Wayne Speaks more Class Warner Jean Stephens Glenda Steele Freddie Faye Strickland Betty Frank Smith Billie June Smith Donnie Smith Dorothy Smith Frances Smith Judy Smith Ruby Dean Smith Troy Smith Nellie Jo Taunton Larry Thomas Pat Thompson Melvin Towns Charlene Turner Gwen Veazey George Vernon Carrie Lee Walls Zela Warren Betty Wilbanks Marlon Williamson Glen Wilson Peggy Wilson Bobby Worthy Gloria Wright Charles Yarbrough Not Pictured: Carolyn Brown. Billy Freeman. Glen Ingram. Edd Johnson. Wayne Lim-baugh, Bonnie Safford, Lewis Towns. Gary Turner. Billy Waites. Fred Williams, Lowell Young. The Fresh Mary Jane Abernathy Katherine Akin Joyce Akin Barbara Allen Pervis Askew Neal Nick August Lighia Baker Lowell Bentley Barbara Ann Bice Robert Edward Bice Gloria Blair June Blanks James Blankenship Lowell Britton James Denny Brooks Mary Sue Caldwell Mcrrell Caldwell Beatrice Carter Hanzel Chertham Larry Clark Patricia Ann Clark Jimmy Cleveland Daryl Coker Gerald Coker Glenda Cooley Linda Cook Gloria Corley Loretta Daniel Douglas Dark Norman Davis Bufrey Dean Linda Sue Dean Richard Dodwell Patricia Dooley Mary Ann Eason n a n Cl a ss Daryl Fiquette Thomas Irvin Fox Mary Foy Marie Futral Betty Fuller Diane Fulton Judy Futral Wood Gaston Dick Gilchrist Clifton Gilliland Harold Gordon Judy Graves Amos Hales Lanae Harris Larry Hawkins Mattie Ruth Hayes Martha Henderson Dwayne Hodge John Otis Jarvis Don Johnson Rosemary Johnston Shirley May Johnson Loretta Joiner Bobbie Ruth Jones Jerry Jones Lora May Jones Wayne Keel Lumas Kerley David Landers Donald Lawhorne Hays Mann William Randy Mann Wanda Maynard Nina Meacham Kenneth Meadows The Fresh Mary Ruth Messer Mona McCain Patricia McClellan David McCord Martha Sue McEachern Royce McGowan Shirley McLeod Robert Moore George Morris Colyer Motes Johnny Newberry Larry Neighbors Sonny Odom Jimmy Padgett Kenneth Parker Johnny Carl Parrish Lynn Parrish Byron Patterson Emma Lee Patten James Roger Payne Lewey Pearce Ramona Pemberton Glenn Peppers Louise Peppers Lynn Peppers Betty June Peters Richard Peters Larry Phurrough Gary Powell Trollis Profit Diane Prather John Rainwater Alva Rene Ray Frank Allen Ray Margie Reeves man Class Anita Rhodes Sandra Roberts Annette Scott Billy Sewell Mary John Seymore Alec Simpson Richard Tony Slagle Jimmy Speaks Tommie Sue Stephens Faye Stewart Douglas Tarrance Alvin Tate Jimmy Tate Soron Taylor Marie Trammell Lawrence Trammel Patricia Traylor Burlie Jean Tucker Bobby Turner Hazel Turner Larry Turner Donald Veasey Hershel Walker Myra Washburn Norma Washburn Janice Wellborn Dorothy June Williams Avis Wood Nancy Wood Betty Woodruff Lavelle Yarbrough Huel Young Browsing Around B. R. II. S. Go, Wildcats! Speed demons Future cooks of America Armistice Dav Browsing Around B. R. II. S. I lomecoming Queen and beauties Last minute cramming. Quiet, please! Day before exams I lot off the press Good food and good company Browsing Around B. R. H. S. Not responsible for accidents Tape recording F.T.A. plays Santa Claus The pause that refreshes Browsing Around B. R. H. S. Top: Hillabee Creek, three stars and a substitute Center: New style Jacket—R for Russell, Rag Mop Bottom: A budding Journalist, Round and round she goes, Hatchet Creek (lass History Many moons ago, 1942, two hundred six young warriors and maidens pushed their canoes into the stream of life. As we paddled our boats up the stream, we ran into many rapids and snags. Our first few strokes were not hard, because we were learning the fundamentals of school—reading, writing, and arithmetic. After we learned these basic fundamentals, we sank our paddles deeper into the stream and took up spelling, history, and English. In 1947 our boat met one of our first big snags in the stream. This was the year the Elementary School burned to the ground. Our grade, the sixth, was split and moved to many parts of the town to finish the year. Our canoe hit smooth water and rough water at the same time in 1949. We had to put our paddles deeper into the stream as we entered high school, but the stream was made smoother, for we entered into the new high school building. The next years we took our ups and downs until at last we are Seniors. We have come a long way and have had many good teachers and principals. Stroke by stroke we have pushed our canoe up the stream of life this far. From here the stream runs into a river. There are many different streams into which our canoes can go, but with the knowledge that we have learned and the knowledge we will continue to learn we, the class of 1954, can push our canoes through any kind of stream—be it smooth or rough. —James Lewis Askew, Class Historian. Local Legend They say that___________________ It was around the year of 1833 when a young Indian brave named Red Eagle pointed his pony southward to the land near the foot hills on the Tallapoosa River. This land was known to the Creek nation as the land of the beautiful water. It took the young Indian seven days and four moons to reach the area which bears the name Kowaliga. On his arrival he sought out Chief Menawa, head of all Creeks in the Tallapoosa area and presented the Chief with many gifts sent by Red Eagle’s father, chief of a group of Creeks in North Alabama. The chief in turn presented his beautiful daughter to young Red Eagle. It was love at first sight. Soon they were seeing each other often. They would spend hours at their favorite rendezvous, on Chimney Rock, making plans and preparations for their forthcoming wedding. At first Menawa approved of this union, but this was before he went on a mission all over Alabama to ask all chiefs in the Creek nation to follow him in a war against the ever-increasing invasion of the white man. Red Eagle’s father would not join this group. He was a great man, and he could see no good in this bloodshed. Menawa left in great anger and arriving back at his village on the Tallapoosa, he sent for Red Eagle and forbade him to see his daughter ever again. Red Eagle asked the reason, and Menawa told him he had no courage, and he would not permit his daughter to marry a son of the chief who was scared to fight the white man. Red Eagle rode his pony up into the hills alone and stayed seven days spending his time in deep meditation. On his return, he sought out Chief Menawa and told him that when the sun was at its highest the next day, he would force his pony, while astride his back, to jump from the cliffs at Cherokee Bluff which is within sight of Chimney Rock. A large number gathered at the bluff the next day to see if young Red Eagle would do this daring deed. Just as the sun reached its highest point, directly overhead, brave Red Eagle turned on his pony and looked toward Chimney Rock, where stood the beautiful Indian Princess. And as the crowd watched, he spurred his pony to the side of the bluff and plunged into space and finally into the waters below. History says Red Eagle died that day, and it also says that Menawa’s daughter never married. Fishermen, and boaters around Martin Lake say that when the moon is full and the wild ivy is in bloom that many have seen a young maiden sitting on top of Chimney Rock and some have been close enough to hear her call RED EAGLE! RED EAGLE! CHIMNEY ROCK SNAPS 1. School float in Christmas Parade. 2. Coin Somewhere? 3. Did you kill anything? 4. Nice day for Journalism class. 5. Where’s your better half? 6. What grade are you in? 7. A sight for sore eyes. 8. Everybody’s pal. 9. Must lx something interesting. Features Miss ECHO Sue Roberts CLASS OFFICERS SENIORS JUNIORS SOPIIOMORES FRESHMEN Best All-Around Class Favorites Most Popular Best Looking Shirley Brewer Wyneda Price Amanda Simpson Anita Wilsc Jimmy Phillips Gerald Joiner Jimmy Scott Frank Foy Smartest Best Dressed Sara Smith Nancy Stark Jim Ford Don 1 lolley Selections Most In Love Mary Jo Bolan Charles Waller Most Courteous Lugenia Nelson Jimmy Nolen Don Thomas Friendliest Mary Ann Thompson Billy Vaughn Headley Best Disposition Shelby Carter Frank Clayton Cutest Lucy Thomley Fletcher Adamson Most Cooperative Helen Nicherson Buddy Miller Most Dependable Carol Sellers Cary Hodnett Happiest Yvonne Caldwell Jimmy Kilpatrick Senior Selections Laziest Margaret Caldwell Barbara Weddle John Carlisle Wittiest Jean Warren Jimmy Carter Biggest Eaters Neatest Most Representative jrs. Jane Landers Charles Huey Shirley Channell Patricia Carter Jimmy Pemberton Ted Sanders President Cary Hodnett Vice President Jimmy McGee SecretaryT reasurer Mary Elizabeth Kimbrough F. T. A. Student Council President—Charles Wilson Vice President—Virginia Shaw Secretary—Joe Robinson Treasurer—Bill Mann President Sara Smith Vice President Frank Foy Secretary Lucy Thomlev T reasurer Nancy Stark The Beta Club Band F. H. A. Reporter—Marie Huggins Pianist—Celia Lumpkin Song Leader—Jo Ann MeEachern Historian—Mabel Childers Parliamentarian—Shelby Tankersley Secretary and Treasurer—Glenda Dennis Vice President—Barbara Sehrimscher President—Patricia Carter F. F. A. President—Arnold Parrish Vice President—William Jones Secretary—Charles McLeod Treasurer—Charlie Childers Repor er—Johnny Mann Sententional—Milton Hill B. R. H. S. Chorus Key Club President— James Lewis Askew Vice President—Bill Gunn Secretary—Cary I lodnett 7 reasurer—Jim Ford Official Senior Class j euf paper For B. H. n. S. IN EVERYBODY'S EYE Devoted to the Interest Of Education and Entertainment of Students and Family VOLUME 10 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA, NOVEMBER, 1953 NUMBER 3 S Homecoming Parade Gala Event My it scorns a though Novem-li,r is the busiest month that B R H S has had so far. Everyone has something going, all at the same time. We. of the Cinder staff, slncere-ly appreciate a letter from nn unknown friend at Ft Knox. Ky. and hope that we can live up to the compliments. Weren't those cute looking girls running around here in their little red and white outfits Pat Thompson's was really very effective because she blushed all day. These were the Initiates of the F If A. After a full day of being very e� n-bara.ssed. they were all fed a very good supper It seems that these F H.A.’S have a lot of fun. Students, let’s really get in here and support this annual sale. The entire Echo staff is working very-hard to give us a good annual this year so the support that we giv them will really help a lot They say that 'beauty is onl skin deep' but it really is nice t-have Hubert Craves retouch thes pictures for the annual We hop-that you under classmen won't b angry because we have to use you school pictures, because you knov these Seniors On November 2. the first meet mg of the Tallapoosa County F ILA had a very impressive meeting Dadeville We are very proud the part that our chapter is in this organization. Well, see you next month, smiling' Mary Ann. FHA Initiation The F II A Chapter of Benjamlr Hn- HI High School held its in Phillips, Brewer Best All Round Seniors Elect Who's Who Receiving the two highest awards that could be given a Senior by the class were Jimmy Phillips and Shirley Brewer, the best all-around of the class The class decided that this one thing should | he recognized more than anything else because they seem to be a , general mixture of all the rest. Next in line was most dependable This spot was taken by Cary Hod nett and Carol Sellers Most likely to succeed is a spot that is often watched in future years. This honor goes to James Lewis Askew and Iris llaw-; thorne HOMECOMING QUEEN FLOAT—Enthroned on a Gerald Joiner and Wyneda Price I coming Parade float is Anita Wilson. Homecoming Home- Queen W Askew, Foy, Smith, Thompson Anita Wilson Is Homecoming Queen A gigantic parade started the homecoming day festivities at 2 15 pm through the downtown area of Alex City The B R II S Band and the high-stepping majorettes led by Nelda Lankford headed the procession Following the band was the homecoming queen’s float Hiding this float was the queen. Anita Fay Wilson, and her court. From the senior class Amanda Stmpvon. junior maid. Syble Pierce, sophomore maid. Faye Strickland; freshman maid. Martha Sue McEarchcn The next float, the A.C. Club's, with the cheerleader riding on it was followed by .the senior class float Each B H II S class and club w.« represented in the parade with beautifully decorated cars. The school buses followed the individual cars. At six o'clock the member of � .C. Club (those who have earned thletic letters at high school here ad a banquet in the elementary chool lunchroom. There were over U) registered members present A highlight of the game was a ribute to the high school athletic •oard presented at halftime by the yand. Lock Hunter former member ho gave many hours of hU time athletic affairs at the school, as also honored. Tribute was also to the late Bennie C Ku.sseli a board member who worked the advancement o( nil -.Idles lhe Homecoming queen Anita ay Wilson, a ml her maid were before the Wlldcat-Tal-lega flush The II.HUS' co-plains also were presented with sponsors, pat Cartel for letehor Adamson, and Amanda iitipson foi Jimmy “Red Phillips illation of the new members a' three o'clock on November 4. Th« girls wore red skirts, white blouses and aprons with now member oi HI A. written on them Stunt? and games were held in the auditorium. The initiation continued unti five o'clock when supper was served with the F F A boys as guests fter supper, the initiation wa finished with individual and grout tunts done by the girls. Some « J tin stunts were, singing, dancing and acting. Enjoying this occasion were th« new members who are; Carolyn Mford. Bobbie Belcher. Alice Blake. ( arolyn Brown. Sue Finch er.Winnic Jo Fundcrburke. Mary iiii Fuller. Sandrc Futral. Barbara Germany Charlene Green. Judy Gooden Kathryn Hodges. Tina John Jimmie Laura Johnstoji Fr«nct s Jones Jeanette Keel. M. '.on I Sue Mann. Dot Martin Julia M Mister. Evelyn Moore. Louise Mot Jcanine Nelson. Carolyn Pemberton Julia Phurrough. Diane Hay Mary Jo Robert . Jeanette Saxon Dorothy Smith. Frances Smith Judy Smith. June Smith. Huhye Smith Mary Frank Sorrell. Glenda Steel, Warner Jean Stephens. Faye Strickland Nellie Jo Taunton. Pat Thompson. Charlene Turner. Gw. n Vea ry. Carrie Lee Walls Betty Wilbanks, Peggy Wilson Also present were the old members who are. Glenda Bentley. Martha Blankenship. Jains Bulan, Bobbie Bonner. Virginia Cannon. Patricia Carter. Eulcnc Champion. Hazel Cheatham. Mable Childers. -Glenda Dennis. Nelda Forhus. Shirley Funderburk. Shirlcne Gaut-ney Mary Alva Harrelson. Marie Huggins Blanche King Celia Lumpkin Anita Meadowy Virginia McAlister. Jo Ann McKarchcrn. THE CINDER Published monthly and given free to students and faculty Mary Ann Thompson F.ditot Sara Smith _________________________________ Assistant Editor I rank 1 y Business Monager James L. Askew - __ Assistant Business Manager are the most ' bashful of the class The Irest disposition 1 held by Shelby Carter and Frand Clayton. Bernard Blankinship And Mary Hodnrtt are the biggest flirts in the Senior Class. The senior class elected Pat Carter and Ted Sander a the most representative .student of the Junior elas . Magazine Prizes Being highest salesman In the Junior Magazine Campaign. Wil-born Askew- was awarded a watch Virginia Richardson wax second in the campaign and received a gift of seven dollars. Mias Betty Austin' homeroom won the title of Being on Tops' and the entire class enjoyed four irfimpovna - •••- first meeting, held in Dadeville. was attended by representatives from every chapter In the county. The officers of this club arc chosen on a rotation bant . This year Alexander City ha the vice-presidency. Elected for thl office was Patricia Carter, the president of the local chapter. After haying suggestion from everyone, the executive council I selected the following goals 1. To promote more good will among all the clubs by having a field day and fashion show 2 Take part in state project by selecting a Miss FHA. and having talent show. 3. Bring t«� each county meeting a new idea to share with their members. gallons of ice mun for their work Miss Austin was presented with a f k r rhinestone necklace a sponsor of JUnlOT the homeroom selling the highest amount. Wishing Walter. Your order. Ml ? Girl I'd like a big sirloin steak Walter: And what do you wish On Saturday. October 4. the Junior riax held a cake sale in front of the Court House which lasted from 8 00 am. to 12 00 noon The social committee waa In charge of the sale and each student was asked to bring at least one cake start with the turning on of Christina light on Thursday afternoon And on that name afternoon. Jolly Santa Claus will arrive in the city from his long, weary trip from the North Pole. St Nick will arrive at the monument in the downtown area and will gladly dole out candy, gum. and balloons to the kiddies lie's expected to land about 3:30 p m. Among the Christmas Carnival event will Ik : carol program, parade, and the Christmas Ball, to In highlighted by the selection of King Cheer and Queen Joy. Of particular Interest to the B It II S. student wilt be th-parade which usually has around fifty floats and at least five hands BRILS will enter a float for the school, a will other school in the county system Girls Wash Cars The- girl of the Senior claw , carried out the car washing pro-1 Ject with IU great success late in l ctober J O Gunn, of the Pure j Oil Station, lent hi filling station j to the girl of the class all day on ■ :cho On Sale The 1954 Echo will be the big-c t and best annual ever SMibhsh-d by KHHS Seniors. ys newly letted Editor. Don llolU-y In a recent senior election. Don as chosen to serve a Editor of ic ’54 Echo Helen Nickerson was lev fed assistant cditoi Jim l.ane onl. busim-ao manager amt Shir-•y Brewer. a- � i tant business lanagcr Forty-two Seniors expressed a dr-ire to have a part in the annual a all are included on the Echo faff. They are as follows Jo Nell Vmherton. Yvonne Caldwell. Joyce Me Alford. Shirley Strickland. Joyce Alford. Martha Reynolds. Jam-lie Huh. Emily Towns. Amanda Simpson Emily Tidwell Cary llodnett, Don Thomas Anna Wilson. Jimmy McGhee. Jimmy Scott, James Lewis skew Bernard Blankenship. Yvonne Whetstone Delores Fuller. Lucy Thom ley. Martha Smith Da is. Hugh Hamilton. Mary llodnett. Jean Warren. Carol Sellers. France Steward. Shirley Synco, John Carlisle. Charles Ballard. Jimmy Carter Hoscnc Daughlrey. Nancy Stark. Betty Sander . Mildred Hamilton Gertie Lou Gordon Shirley Wll� Bams. Myra Nan Smith Margaret Caldwell. Sara Smith Mary Ann Thompson. Frank Foy, Barbara Morris, Elna Mallory- Billy Johnson. The Echo went on sale November 3. at which time Sara Salta a member of the junior class, pur chased the first 1164 Echo • i - - ----- ■ — Thanksgiving Holidays School will be dismissed Wednesday November ?5. at 2 45 for the Thanksgiving holiday Slwll The 1954 Echo Editor: L) n I lollcy Asst. Editor: I lelen Nickerson Business Mgr.: Jim Ford Asst. Bus. Mgr.: Shirley Brewer 1 he Echo Staff A. C. Club Pres.—Jimmy Red” Phillips Vice Pres.—Fletcher Adamson Sec.-Treas.—Billy V. Ileadlev CHEERLEADERS Bottom row: Fat Miller, Lamar McLeod, Jean Segrcst; middle: Blanche King, Lucy Thomley; top: Jerry O'Neil. Alma Mater... Dear ole’ high school We love her, Our ideal and pride, We ivill hold up her standards Whatever may betide. We will follow her colors Flung out to the sky. We will give our heart's devotion To ole’ A. C. High. Back row—Allison Blythe, Bobby Rainwater, Jimmy Ted ewis, Jimmy Britton, Donald Pritchard, Carl Sansom, Paul Farmer, Bobby Jones, Tommy Fox. Middle row-Coach Lyon, Edward Johnson, Billy Waites, Charles Loyd, Jack Duncan, Gerald McGill, Ted Sanders, Johnny Thompson, Jimmy Pemberton, Frank Clayton, Donald Thomas, Coach I lammond. Front row—Jimmy Phillips (captain), Fletcher Adamson (captain), Gerald Joiner, J. II. Guthrie, Charles Huey, Charles Wilson, Tommy Ogletree, Frank Foy, Jimmy Kilpatrick, Billy Headley. Jimmy Carter (manager), Kermit Pike (assistant). Baseball Team Front—Frank Fov, Charles Lovd. Frank Clayton, Gerald McGill. Back Charles Huey, Jimmy Phillips, Jim Lane Ford. Athletics at R. H. S. Undefeated! For the first time in thirty-one years and in the history of an Alexander City High School, the football team has gone through the season winning nine consecutive games with only a tie with Clift High of Opelika, Alabama. Highlight of the 1953 season was the winning of the Birmingham news second division trophy. A representative of the Birmingham News presented this trophy to Coach Hamp Lyons and the two Co-Captains in a special assembly of the students and faculty. This took place in the gym on Friday, December 18, 1953. That night it was presented again at the annual football banquet in the school lunchroom. The trophy is now sitting in a place of honor in the showcase in the lobby of B.R.H.S. Under the able leadership of Coach Murray Hammond, the basketball team has had good seasons for the past two years. Also under Coach Hammond the track and baseball teams receive much credit and interest from the students of B.R.H.S. Athletics at B.R.H.S. are intended to assure good sportsmanship, build strength and provide healthy pastimes for the people of Alexander City. B. R. H. S. Jimmy Phillips End Jimmy Kilpatrick Halfback Players Ted Sanders Frank Foy Halfback Halfback B. R.H. S. -£ W Left: Fletcher Adamson Quarterback Right: Charles Wilson T ackle Players Billy Headley End B. R. H. S. Jimmy Pemberton Fullback Play crs + ■ sss- Don Thomas End Gerald Joiner Guard Quarterback Club Banquet Presentation of Birmingham News Trophy to 2nd Division CHAMPS Down field blocking Penned in!!! Almost Charles Loyd (Guard) Frank Foy (Guard) Don I lot ley (Forward) Billy 1 lead ley (Forward) Jimmy Phillips (Center) Front Row—Coach Murray Hammond, Donald Pritchard, Jimmy Phillips, Billy Headly, Don Holley, Jimmy Loyd, Tommy Fox. Second Row—Jimmy Carter (Manager), Frank Foy, Larry Ciordon, Donald Lucas, Cerald McGill, |. 11. Guthrie, Charles Loyd. Basketball Schedule 1953-54 December December December December December January 5 January 7 January 8-January 12 January 15 I— Camp Hill, here 4—Opelika, There 8—Dadeville, there II— Goodwater, there 17—Auburn, here -Camp Hill, here -Hackneyville, here -Goodwater, here !—Eclectic, there —Selma, there Basketball Schedule 1953-54 January 19—Phenix City, here January 22—Lanett, there January 26—Selma, here January 29—Dadeville, here February 2—Auburn, here February 5—Opelika, here February 6—Hackneyville, here February 9—Eclectic, here Feb. 11-12-13—County Tournament. February 19—Lanett, here Feb. 23—Phenix City, there. Non-Lettermen Front—Charles 1 lammond (mascot), Edscll Mullins, Billy Waites, Paul Farmer, Charles Lovd. Back—Carl Sanson, Allison Blythe, Tommy Fox. F rack Patrons Compliments Of Eugene G. Fitzgerald CARLISLE DRUG CO. And SODA FOUNT—COSMETIC Eugene G. Fitzgerald, Jr. Have Your Prescriptions Filled By Our Pharmacists Representing L. G. Balfour Co. CLASS RINGS INVITATIONS WRFS-FM §jf PERSONAL CARDS DIPLOMAS RADIO'S FRIENDLIEST STATION 106.1 MC. On Your Dial P. 0. Box 1072 STATIC FREE 210 Clark Building 106.1 MC. 4600 Watts BIRMINGHAM GOREE MOTOR COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OF AVONDALE MILLS ALEXANDER CITY PLANT RUSSELL MANULACTURING COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY COTTON PRODUCTS FOR WORLD-WIDE DISTRIBUTION No Coffee at any price gives you more Good Cups per pound than A P Coffee! DAIRY FARMS INC. PRODUCERS—PROCESSORS AND DISTRIBUTORS Of PURE MILK And DAIRY PRODUCTS In Any Language... A Job with SOUTHERN BELL Means a Good Future! WILLIAM HODO STUDEBAKER SALES SERVICE and WILLIAM HODO TRACTOR CO. JOHN DEERE SALES SERVICE PAKE-STEPHENSON, INC. QUALITY ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT MONTGOMERY Mother: You Love Your Children Then give them a chance to learn to play some kind of musical instrument and sing. It will enable them to enjoy life better and make a greater success as music will prevent crime. We will rent a piano and allow 6 months rent to apply on the purchase of it. We will sell all kinds of musical instruments—anything you need for your home. Write to Birmingham, Alabama for our catalogues and prices or call at one of our branch stores. E. E. FORBES SONS PIANO CO. BRANCHES: Anniston. Decatur, Florence, Gadsden and Montgomery. DODGE PLYMOUTH PASSENGER CARS DODGE JOB-RATED TRUCKS HOUSE JEWELRY CO. DIAMONDS, WATCHES and SILVER REPAIRING MASONIC BUILDING DEAN MOTOR CO. USED CARS BOUGHT AND SOLD Phone AD 4-4782 Compliments Of BELK-HUDSON CO. Compliments Of FULLER GENERAL MERCHANDISE WILBANKS MOTOR ROBERT GRAVES STUDIO PHONE AD 4-4781 ALEXANDER CITY, ALA. Alexander City Coca-Cola Bottling Co. The Pause That Refreshes THE FAIR STORE DADEVILLE AND ALEXANDER CITY IN ALABAMA DIXIE MOTOR CO. USED CARS PARTS Dial AD 4-5577 Compliments Of SANDERS FLOWER SHOP Compliments Of V. J. ELMORE'S DENNIS BROTHERS MATTRESS CO. REUPHOLSTERING, MATTRESS AND BEDDING EQUIPMENT 1002 Hillabee St. Compliments Of BAER QUALITY STORE 210 Main Street Compliments Of SUPERIOR CLEANERS Phone AD 4-3211 KLEIN SONS JEWELERS SINCE 1893 Montgomery STARK CARBURETOR and ELECTRIC CO. Compliments Of BIBB STREET TIRE SERVICE WINDMILL SERVICE STATION SAVE ON GASOLINE OIL Dial AD 4-2134 Compliments Of SELLERS HARDWARE Compliments Of DUNCAN SON Compliments Of SATTERFIELD MACHINE SHOP Last Will and Testament— We. the members of the graduating class of the B.R.H.S.. being of sound mind, as our teachers can well attest, do devise and bequeath the following gifts, behests, and legacies to the lowly members of the under class, with the hope that by receiving and cherishing these aforementioned legacies, they will take on some of our own incomparable abilities. ARTICLE 1 We, the Senior Class of 1954. leave our good will with the faculty, we hope. ARTICLE 2 I. Joyce Alford, leave my lazy-like ways to Bobby Jo Channell. I. Joyce McCain Alford, leave my cute smile to Mable Childers. I. Myra Dean Alford, leave my sweet ways to Doris Miller. I, Shirley Brewer, leave my b'pstick to repaint the school house. I. Margaret Caldwell, bequeath my contagious smile to Janet Massey. 1, Reba Cason, leave my profile to Sara Sallas. I. Shirley Channell, leave to keep boys from fighting. I. Mae Dell Coggins, leave to go into nursing school. I, Rosene Daugherty, leave my charming ways to Sylvia Saunders. 1. Doris Depoister, leave my feminine ways to Peggy Wilson. I, Martha Jean Davis, leave my ability to get a man to every girl. I. Ramona Evens, leave my smallness to Sue Mann. I. Delores Fuller, leave my personality to Sue Roberts. I. Gertie Lou Gordon, leave my ability to write an essay to all juniors. I. Elizabeth Guice, leave my typing ability to next years’ typists. I, Mildred Hamilton, leave with great hopes for the future. I. Iris Hawthorne, leave my quick steps to three girls who walk the halls every morning. I. Mary Hodnett, leave a bottle of peroxide to Jean Segrest. I, Rebecca Johnson, leave my helping ways to the “Class of ’55.” We, Mary, Lillie, and Tillie Kelly leave before we run people crazy trying to tell which is who. I. Jane Landers, leave my giggles to no one special. I, Peggy McDaniel, leave to devote all my time to housekeeping. I. Elna Mallory, will my poetic ability to Joan Blanks. We, Julia Meacham and Barbara Weddle, leave school for the last time. I. Pat Miller, leave my cute figure to Janette Saxon. I, Robbie Mobley, bequeath my helping ways to Virginia Shaw. I, Barbara Morris, leave to wait for my man. I. Lugenia Nelson, leave my distance to school to Marie Huggins. I, Helen Nickerson, leave my ability to get along with people to Patricia Porch. I. Barbara Patterson, leave my ability to play basketball to anyone who could use it. I. Jo Nell Pemberton, leave for Dadeville. I. Wyneda Price, leave my pleasant voice to Sue Caldwell. I. Martha Reynolds, leave my ability to get a ring to any girl desiring one. 1. Betty Jean Sanders, leave my beautiful eyes to Virginia Robinson. I. Carol Sellers, leave my ability to sell Christmas cards to all juniors. I, Yvonne Caldwell, leave to go home and wait for Bob. I. Amanda Simpson, leave my wonderful figure to Myra Washburn. I. Myra Nan Smith, leave my ability to make the A honor roll to the football players. I. Sara Smith, will my position as president of the Beta Club to anyone able io make the grade. I, Nancy Stark, leave my southern drawl to Judy Gooden. We, Frances Steward and Shirley Synco, leave a good school record behind us. I. Shirley Strickland, leave my maidenly dignity to Fay. I. Janelle Rich, leave with the rest of the class. I. Ann Taylor, wish I could leave my shyness behind me. I, Lucy Thomley, leave my tactfulness to all girls going steady. I, Mary Ann Thompson, leave my dependability to Pat Carter. I, Anita Fay Wilson, leave my singing ability to Mr. Cosby. I, Shirley Williams, leave my sweet disposition to June Smith. I. Jean Warren, leave my dancing ability to Gin Shaw. I. Catherine Walker, leave a very nice school. 1, Gloria Vickers, leave my balanced character to all juniors. We, Emily Towns and Emily Tidwell, leave all our school memories behind us. I. Fletcher Adamson, leave my good looks to Ted Sanders. I, Bobby Allen, leave my dignity to Larry Thomas. I. Robert Eugene Anthony, just leave for the good of the school. I. James Lewis Askew leave my job as president of the Key club to David Carlisle. I. Charles Ballard, leave as the only senior able to vote. I, Bernard Blankenship, leave my crooning to Jimmy Loyd. I. John Carlisle, leave my ability to get tardy excuses to some junior who has no alarm clock. I, Jimmy Carter, leave my position as manager to Kermit Pike. I, Frank Clayton, leave my clever ways to Johnny Thompson. I, James Durden, leave my corner in Miss Bonner’s room to Carl Sansom. 1, Jim Lane Ford, leave my mischievous ways to Johnny Mann. 1, Jackie Foster, leave my business-like ways to anyone who needs them. I, Frank Foy, leave with Lucy for Auburn. I, J. H. Guthrie, leave my friendly smile to Joe Robinson. I, Hugh Hamilton, leave my way with the girls to some shy junior. I, Kennie Haynes, leave my corny jokes to George Vernon. I, Billy Headley, leave in my car, if I make it. I, Douglas Hodge, leave my shy ways to Larry Ingram. I, Cary Hodnett, leave my life of leisure to anyone who likes to loaf. I, Don Holley, leave my position as editor of the Echo to any junior who can fill my shoes. I, Charles Huey, leave my ability to pass to Bobby Rainwater. I, Herbert Irvin, leave eight inches of my height and forty pounds to Jerry O’Neil. I, Billy Johnson, leave my desire to study to Donald Pritchard. I, Gerald Joiner, leave my Tom Sawyer recklessness to George Johnston. I, Bobby Jones, leave with my brother, Paul. I, Paul Jones, leave with my brother. Bobby. I, Wayne Jones, leave a pack of chewing gum to each one taking senior English next year. I, Bobby Joe Keel, leave with Jimmy Pemberton. I, Charles Lane, just leave. I, Jimmy Kilpatrick, leave my speed to Allison Blythe. I, Avery McAlister, leave my loud mouth to Gerald McGill. I, James McGhee, leave my playful ways to Douglas Reynolds. I, Arlen McHargue, confess to being too “Scotch” to leave anything. I, Lamar McLeod, leave my cheerleading ability to the loudest-mouthed junior. I. Jesse Miller, bequeath the secret of my success to the world. I, Jimmy Nolen, leave my outlook on life to anyone who looks that way. I, Tommy Ogletree, leave my jolly disposition to Wayne Robinson. I, Donald Pearce, leave my pleasant disposition to Jimmy Tate. I, Jimmy Pemberton, leave my quiet manners to Lee Mann. I, Jimmy Scott, leave my position as president of the Senior class to anyone who can take my place. I, Donald Thomas, leave my curly hair to Jimmy Peppers. I. David Trimble, leave my knowledge in ag. to anyone who will work hard enough. We, Charles Waller and Mary Jo Bolan. leave our ability to get along with each to Wilborn Askew and Alice Holloway. I. Reuben Washburn, leave my big eyes to the clock watchers. I, Yvonne Whetstone, leave my mustache to the Fuller Brush Company. I, Charles White, leave—well, leave because I have to. I, Charles Wilson, leave my good physique to Lawrence Trammell. I. Jimmy Phillips, in conclusion will my best all-around ways to “Dum Dum” Loyd. Jimmy Phillips, ATTORNEY AT LAW. 1. Serious thought. 2. Just us girls. 3. Romeo and Juliet. 4. Queen’s court. 5. Frank? Where? 6. Look like P. C.’s. 7. Easter Parade. 8. If looks could kill—9. Well dressed Eskimo. 10. Celebrities. 11. Old friend. 12. What did you say? Whoa!! 1. Three stooges. 2. Ain’t they stacked. 3. And then I said—. 4. Samson’s match. 5. Tall man. 6. Hi, there. 7. What? No Weed? 8. Kowaliga Beachcomber. 9. Take it easy girls. 10. Ole Glory. 11. Front door scenes. 12. Confirmed Bachelors. 1. Senior Pastime. 2. Happy Boy. 3. Don’t leave us now. 4. Smilin’ Senior. 5. Cassanova and the girls. 6. One way to heaven. 7. Rogue’s Gallery. 8. Now where is this. 9. Catching flies? 10. Ambitious musicians. 11. Good friends. 12. Don’t let this one fool you. 1. Sharp shooters. 2. School’s out! 3. Merry Christmas-Cinder Staff. 4. Dignified Seniors. 5. Love sho’ is grand. 6. Peek-aboo. 7. Sew girls Sew. 8. Carter and his hero. 9. Help you, sir? 10. Have you heard? 11. Happy New Year. 12. Bottom Side up! r 1. Who stepped on your toes. 2. Boy. these 3-d movies are getting me down. 3. Just gingerale. 4. It came from outer space. 5. Grin. son. 6. Poor Piano. 7. Pleased about something? 8. Did somebody say something? 9. It must be wonderful! 10. New species. r K Autographs Autographs ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The majority of the pictures in this book were taken, processed and printed by members of the B.R.H.S. Photography Club.