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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1963 volume:

Published by JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT Benjamin Russell High School Alexander City, Alabama Eleanor Cameron, Editor Dianne Hill, Business Manager The 1963 ECHO Classes page 14 ... a generous sprinkling of friends Organizations page 52 ... a bowl full of talent Features page 70 ... a cup brimming xrith beauty Athletics page 92 . . . “a spoonful of patriotism and loyalty’ -A recipe fior dreams Ingredients 1 bowl full of talent 1 heaping spoonful of patriotism and loyalty 1 cup brimming full of beauty and friendliness A generous sprinkling of friends One cup of talent mixed well with a heaping spoonful of loyalty makes a wonderful base when blended thoroughly with a cup of beauty and friendliness. To this add a dash of humor here and there and serve with a sprinkling of good friends. This is an old recipe—tried and true—for it was such a combination of ingredients in the early colonies which made men dare to dream of a free nation, free of the tyrannical rule of England. It was such a combination that moved men to dream of the right of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness the right of each individual to seek the fulfillment of his own dream of his place in the world of his day. Today we, too, have a right to dream of a better world and to try to make that dream come true. We need a talent for learning—not just the learning of the world of books but of the world of people. We need the deep loyalty and patriotism of our forefathers; we need the friendly cooperative spirit which made the founding and continuance of this nation possible. We need to feel at peace with our fellowman. We must not wait until we are part of the world community before we begin our dream. Here at BRHS we can begin to build; we can develop our talents, whatever they may be. We can support with our loyalty our school sports and patriotic activities; we can find a friendliness in our relations with each other which lets others know that we feel that all of us are important parts of this school — the leaders and the followers. Now is the time to begin our dream. nnii h i irnrrr tif Benjamin Russell High School -ALa Water Dear old high school, We love her, Our ideal and pride; We will hold up her standards, Whatever may betide. We will follow her colors, Flung out to the sky. We will give our hearts’ devotion To ole A. C. High. THE BENJAMIN RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL. ERECTED IN 1950 AND ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION IN 1951, HAS THIRTY-SEVEN CLASSROOMS. A FINE ARTS AUDITORIUM. LUNCHROOM AND KITCHEN. LIBRARY. GUIDANCE OFFICES. SPANISH LABORATORY. THREE SCIENCE LABORATORIES. HOME ECONOMICS KITCHEN. SEWING ROOM, FITTING ROOM AND OFFICES FOR THE PRINCIPAL. LIBRARIAN, DIETICIAN AND COACHES. AN ADJOINING BUILDING HOUSES THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND AGRICULTURE SHOPS, WITH CLASSROOMS FOR EACH SUBJECT, AND A BAND ROOM. Above is the architect’s concept of what the new auditorium, now under construction, will look like when it is completed. This completely air-conditioned structure will be ready for use by September 1, 1963. Valued at over $300,000, the auditorium will have a seating capacity of 1,050. For future dramatic productions there will be a cyclorama stage effect and proper lighting facilities. Included in the new addition will be practice and storage rooms for the band, and an office for the band director. Curriculum Before entering the ninth grade of the Benjamin Russell High School each student should counsel with the principal or the guidance director and decide his course of study for the four years of his attendance. He may choose a commercial, a vocational or a college preparatory course. The commercial courses offered include Typing I and II, Shorthand I and II, bookkeeping, business law and business arithmetic. Many BRHS students who have followed the commercial course have gone directly from this school into full-time employment. Vocational courses which train students for future work include journalism, agriculture, industrial arts and diversified occupations. Training in home economics is also offered. For students who wish to attend an institution of higher learning upon graduation, some of the college preparatory and academic courses are in the field of social studies. They are American history, civics, Alabama history, world history, democracy and economics. The mathematics department offers Algebra I and II, plane geometry, solid geometry, trigonometry, and general math. General science biology, physics and chemistry are subjects taught by the Science Department. Spanish I and II are the only foreign language courses offered. The basic requirements for graduation are: four years of English; two years of social studies, one of which must be American history; one year of mathematics; one year of science, and six electives in addition to four years of minor credit. Minor elective credits may be earned in physical education, band, chorus, office or library work. • • Administration Miss Claire Nell Fuller, secretary to the superintendent; Charles Farrow, supervisor of instruction; L. C. Caldwell, attendance supervisor; P. C. Myer, superintendent of education. Board of Education— Mr. T. D. Russell, chairman Dr. H. E. Askin, vice-chairman Mrs. Elane Lamberth Mr. L. E. Sellers, Jr. Mr. Bill Edwards MATHEMATICS—W. P. Dunaway, Mrs. Dorothy Wright, A. J. Browning. SOCIAL STUDIES—Charles Lee, Ted Spears, R. C. Hobson, W. S. Noland. BRHS W. B. Stephens Principal. I SCIENCE—Toliver Woodard, Mrs. Joan Jordan, Mrs. Perry Coan, Mrs. Ann Heacock. Faculty Mrs. Georgie Darden Secretary VOCATIONAL—Mrs. Inez Curvin, home economics; H. L. Johnson, diversified occupations; Mrs. Ruth Jordan, home economics; C. A. Crockett, agriculture. MUSIC—Ralph White, Mrs. Shirley Scarborough Mrs. Barbara Young girls’ physical education. BRHS ENGLISH—Miss Nellie Bonner. Mrs. Mildred Callahan, Mrs. Annie Pearl Crockett, Mrs. Betty Little, Mrs. Mary Edna Carlisle A r, , jr COMMERCIAL AND JOURNALISM—Wayne Scroggins, Mrs. Elizabeth Chapman, Mrs. Mary Campbell, Mrs. Anne Askew S. H. Lyon boys' physical education. Faculty SPECIAL SERVICES—Raymond Hand, Spanish; W. B. Causey, maintenance; Mrs. Marjorie Caldwell, lunchroom manager; J. R. Saxon, counselor; Mrs. Marguerite McGhee, librarian .- cu Sponsors Senior Class— Junior Class— Mrs. Callahan Mrs. Crockett Mrs. Askew Mrs. Campbell Mr. Johnson Mr. Scroggins Mrs. Curvin Mrs. Jordan, R. Mr. Spears Mr. Woodard Mr. Noland Mrs. Young Sophomore Class— Freshman Class— Mr. Browning Mrs. Carlisle Miss Bonner Mrs. Heacock Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Coan Mr. Hobson Mrs. Jordan, J. Mr. Crockett Mr. Dunaway Mrs. Little Mrs. Nolanc Mr. Hand Mr. Lee Mrs. Scarborough Mrs. Wright Organization Sponsors STUDENT COUNCIL ... Mr. Stephens MATH CLUB Mr. Dunaway NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Mr. Saxon SCIENCE CLUB Mrs. Heacock and Mrs. Coan FTA _.. . Mrs. Campbell JR. FTA . . Mrs. Wright FFA Mr. Crockett KEY CLUB _... Mr. Hobson LETTER CLUB Mr. Noland LIBRARY CLUB _ . . Mrs. McGhee HI Y CLUB Mrs. Callahan D. 0. CLUB Mr. Johnson CHORUS __ _ Mrs. Scarborough CHORALETTES Mrs. Scarborough BAND ........ Mr. White ART CLUB __ Mrs. Noland COMMERCIAL CLUB - Mrs. Campbell FHA Mrs. Curvin and Mrs. Jordan CINDER and ECHO Mrs. Askew During this Space-Age the cry for education rings out through all the nations of the earth. People of the modern world are eager to grow in learning as new frontiers unfold before them. To this educational pursuit BRHS adds an important step. The philosophy of BRHS is to prepare all students, whether they be college-bound or not, for their future. There are science, math, and English programs designed for students who wish to go into these fields. For students who wish to enter the business world, there are commercial subjects, such as typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. BRHS has a D. O. department which gives students the opportunity to learn while working. Agricultural-minded students are taught farming in BRHS agricultural classes. During their high school years, students learn to understand and appreciate the principles of democracy. They learn basic skills and attitudes which will be necessary in their new social adjustment. In addition, students learn self-control, respect for others, responsibility, and cooperation. All these objectives which are taught to the students of BRHS help each student to lead a richer and fuller life. A recipe for dreams aeneroui ijjrinhtini . Class History For twelve eventful years, the Senior Class of 1963 has been striving for and looking forward to the fulfillment of a great dream—G raduation. Now has come the time for our dream to be a reality. In September, 1951, approximately two hundred twenty-eight boys and girls embarked upon the first phase of this dream as they entered the first grade at the Alexander City, Avondale, and Russell Elementary Schools. It was here that we received the beginnings of a strong educational foundation. As each school year passed, we progressed a step closer to the realization of our dream. We were also wiser, more mature, and had the full understanding of the value of an education. These boys and girls entered Benjamin Russell High School as freshmen in the fall of 1959. At first we were frightened but soon became familiar with the school which would house us for the next four years. These four years of high school were to be the most important of our lives for, during this time, the educational foundation for our future lives was given its final polishing. Soon our class became a part of the daily routine. We studied, worried over tests and exams, exclaimed over report cards, and supported the school's teams with great spirit here. Our freshman and sophomore years passed quickly. In our junior year, we held our annual magazine sale and proudly told of selling $6,000 worth of magazines. At Christmas that year, we became the proud possessors of our class rings. Everyone was amused as we showed our rings to everyone we met. Later, in May, we entertained the senior class at a prom held at the National Guard Armory. Much hard work went into the preparation of the theme which was “The Theme From a Summer Place. That year ended and semester tests, we gave a sigh of relief. We had reached the final step of our dream—the twelfth grade and graduation. When school opened in September, 1962, we, the seniors, were filled with a feeling of pride and maturity. Many changes had taken place within the school. New rooms had been prepared and painted, ready for the overflowing number of students. Also, work began on a new school auditorium. Regretfully we learned the new auditorium would not be completed in time for graduation. The months passed, and graduation drew nearer and nearer. Now that graduation has come, we realize that we will leave our home of four years to enter into our separate worlds. Some of us will attend college, business schools and others, trade schools. Others will obtain jobs or get married. We will all become part of tomorrow’s leaders. Our dream has been fulfilled! CHARLOTTE NIBLETT —Historian Class Flower________________________Red Rose Class Song___________________________“I Believe” Class Motto_______________________‘‘Ambition’s Light Is A Distant Star” SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS—A. J. Price, secretary; Curtis Benton, vice-president; Joe Cur-vin, treasurer; Betty Coan, reporter; Benny McLeod, president WILLIAM ABBETT jOAN ADCOX BARBARA ALDREDGE DALE ANDERSON LINDA ANDERSON LINDA ANTHONY BILLY PAUL AUSTIN JULIET BARNES ROWENA BENTLEY CURTIS BENTON JIMMY BLANKENSHIP JOYCE BLANKENSHIP LARRY BOLT GAIL BONNER WENDELL BOOS SANDRA BREED BOBBY BREWER LINDA BREWER CHARLES BROWN RONALD BROWN MARTHA BRYANT JANE CALDWELL ELEANOR CAMERON EDDIE CANNON GIL CASH BOBBY CHAPMAN RONALD CLAUNCH BETTY COAN LOUISE COGER HAROLD CROUT CLAUDE CULBERSON YVONNE CULLARS JOE CURVIN DONNIE DANIEL JIMMY DENHAM JOYCE DOBBS GAY DUCK PAM DUNCAN SANDRA ESTES BILL FAIN RONNIE FLORINE GLENDA FORBUS FRANKLIN FORBUS LYNN FORBUS MARGARET FORBUS JOE FOSHEE BILLY WAYNE FUTRAL PATSY GAITHER LAURA GASTON j. L. GRANT BRENDA GREGG TOMMY HAGAN HARRIET HALES BETTY HARRY MYRA HARRY SUSAN HEARD BEVERLY HILL RAY HORTON NANCY HOLLEY LINDA HUTCHERSON LONNIE HUTCHERSON RONALD JAMES BARBARA JONES DENNY JONES KARYL JULIAN RAYFORD KEEL GAYLE KENNEDY OUIDA KENNEDY BETTY KILGORE JAMAR KILGORE BENNY KITCHENS GLENDA LANKFORD FRANCES LATIMER VIRGINIA LOVE BRENDA MAGOUYRK ANN MARTIN GEORGE MASON JEWEL DEAN MASON BENNETT MASSEY CHARLOTTE McCAIN FREDDIE McCAIN donald McClellan JIMMY McCRADY BENNY McLEOD CHARLES McMANUS WALLS MEIGS BUDDY MOORE MYRA MOSELY GALE NEIGHBORS MARY ANN NEIGHBORS CHARLOTTE NIBLETT ELIZABETH NOLEN LEON NORTHINGTON PATSY PEPPERS SUE PHILLIPS ANITA POWELL A. J. PRICE JANET PRICE KENNETH PRICE PEGGY PRINCE KAREN REESE KENT RIDDLE ALFRED RILEY CHARLOTTE RILEY GREGORY ROBERTSON BOBBY SCOTT ROBBIE SCOTT B. B. SELLERS AARON SHADDIX JIMMY SHAW JOHN SIMPSON EARL SMITH JOYCE SMITH ROBERT SMITH JIMMY SPANN JESSE SPEAKS SHELIA SPEAKS GERALD STEARNS JULIA STRICKLAND FORREST TATE NANCY TAUNTON TOMMY THOMPSON MARTHA TOWNS GERALD TURNER RONNIE TURNER BEVERLY VEA2EY RONNIE VICKERS RONNIE WALTERS MIKE WASHBURN BILLY WATSON TONY WENDLING LOUISE WESTBROOK BARBARA WILBANKS JIM WILDER DARLENE WILSON EDNA EARL WOODFIN 9u 919em oria m SHIRLEY ANN RAY Our hearts were saddened on November 8, 1962, when Shirley, a senior, passed away—a victim of leukemia. Shirley wanted so very much to be a part of this Senior Class, to have her picture in the yearbook, and most of all to march that May night in the stadium and receive her high school diploma. Although she knew her time was limited by her condition, she lived with courage and grace. In facing life, and, ultimately, death, she left a lesson which all of us will remember. [Senior Directory] WILLIAM ABBETT—Wrestling III, IV; Trampoline Team Captain IV; Cinder Staff IV JOAN ADCOX—Transferred from Rockford III; F. H. A. IV BARBARA ALDREDCE—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; Spanish Club II; F. T. A. Ill DALE ANDERSON—Band I, II, II, IV; Cinder Staff IV LINDA ANDERSON—F. H. A. I, II, IV; F. T. A. Ill; Office Staff III LINDA ANTHONY—F. H. A. I., II, III; D. O. Club III, IV BILLY PAUL AUSTIN—Baseball I, Basketball I, II, III. IV; Key Club II, III, IV; Key Club Vice-President IV-Hi-Y Club II. III. IV; Cinder Staff IV JULIET BARNES—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; F. T. A. III. IV; Student Council IV; Band I, II; Cinder Staff IV; Science Club IV ROWENA BENTLEY—F. H. A. I. II. III. IV; F. T. A. IV CURTIS BENTON—Football I. II. III. IV; Baseball III, IV; Basketball I. II, III, IV; Letter Club I, II, III, IV; President of Letter Club III; Hi-Y Club II; Reporter for Hi-Y II; Vice-President of Senior Class’ IV; junior Social Committee III; Boys’ State ill; Who’s Who IV JOYCE BLANKENSHIP—F. H. A. I, II; Office Staff III. IV LARRY BOLT—Football I. II. III. IV; Track II, III. IV; Letter Club I. II, III, IV; Wrestling III. IV CAIL BONNER—Transferred from Cordova III; Cinder Staff IV WENDELL BOOS—F. F. A. I; Secretary of F. F. A. II; Swimming Team I, II, III, IV; Tennis Team III; Cinder Staff IV SANDRA BREED—F. H A. I, II; Reporter for F. H. A. II; Student Council II; National Honor Society III, IV; Tennis Team III; Spanish Club IV; Echo and Cinder Staff IV; Office Staff IV BOBBY BREWER—Echo Staff IV LINDA BREWER—F H. A. I, II; Chorus I, II. Ill; D. O. Club IV CHARLES BROWN—F F. A. IV RONALD BROWN—F F. A. I, II; Cinder Staff IV MARTHA BRYANT—F. H. A. I, II. Ill, IV; F. T. A. Ill JANE CALDWELL—Treasurer of Freshman Class I; Treasurer of Student Council I; Band I, II. Ill, IV- Majorette I. II. III. IV; Head Majorette IV; F. H. A I. II, III, IV; F. T. A III. IV; Science Club III; IV; Girl’s State III Who’s Who IV; Echo and Ci ider Staff IV; Senior Maid IV i kEANOR CAMERON F. H. A. I, II, III. IV; F. T. A. 1.1, IV; Vice-President of F. T. A. Ill; Science Club III; Spanish Club II; Office Staff III, IV; Echo aad Cinder Staff IV; Editor of Echo IV; Junior Social Committee III EDDIE CANNON—Basketball I. II CIL CASH—Basketball I, II; Baseball I. II; Cinder Staff IV BOBBY CHAPMAN—Football I. II, III, IV; Basketball I; Wrestling II; Baseball II, III, IV; Student Council III. IV; President of Student Council IV; Key Club II, III, IV; Chaplain of Key Club III; Sergeant-at-Arms IV; Letter Club II, III, IV; Boy’s State III; junior Social Committee III; Who’s Who IV RONALD CLAUNCH—Basketball I; Baseball I; Football Manager II; Track Manager II, Basketball Manager IV; Science Club III, IV; Cinder Staff IV; Hi-Y Club III, IV BETTY COAN—Band I, II; Chorus II, III; F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; Science Club III, IV; F. T. A. III. IV; Office Staff III, IV; Art Club IV; Senior Class Reporter IV LOUISE COCER—F. H. A I, II, III, IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Historian of F. T. A. IV; Science Club III, IV; Math Club III, IV; Library Staff III, IV; Library Club IV; National Honor Society III, IV; Chorus I, II HAROLD CROUT—Science Club IV; Library Club IV; Swimming Team IV; Cinder Staff IV CLAUD CULBERSON—Basketball I; Basketball Manager II; Cinder Staff IV YVONNE CULLARS—Transferred from Eclectic; Chorus III; F. H. A. Ill, IV; Cinder Staff IV JOE CURVIN—Football I, II. III. IV; Baseball I, II. III. IV; Key Club II. II, III. IV; Letter Club II, III. IV; Vice-President of Letter Club IV; Hi-Y Club II; Most Representative Junior III, Boy’s State III; Who’s Who IV; Treasurer of Senior Class IV DONNIE DANIELS JIMMY DENHAM JOYCE DOBBS—Band I; F. H. A. I, II, III. IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Who’s Who IV; Echo and Cinder Staff IV CAY DUCK—Band I, II. III. IV; Majorette III. IV; F. H. A. I. II. III. IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Science Club III. IV; Vice-President of Science Club IV; Math Club III, IV; National Honor Society III, IV; Who’s Who IV; Homecoming Queen IV PAM DUNCAN—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Treasurer of F. T. A. Ill; National Honor Society III, IV; Secretary of National Honor Society IV; Science Club III, IV; Secretary of Science Club IV; Cirl’s State Alternate III; Library Club III, IV; President of Library Club IV; Cinder Staff IV SANDRA ESTES—F. H. A. I, II, III. IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Student Council I, II. Ill, IV; Treasurer of Junior Class III; Junior Social Committee III; Junior Maid III; National Honor Society III, IV; Office Staff III, IV BILL FAIN—Baseball I, II. Ill, IV; Basketball I; Junior Sxial Committee III; Science Club IV; Hi-Y Club IV; President of Hi-Y Club IV; Cinder Staff IV; Who’s Who IV RONNIE FLORINE—Band I, II, III, IV; Dance Band I. II, III, IV; Key Club II, III, IV; Chaplain of Key Club IV; Hi-Y Club II, III, IV; Vice-President of Hi-Y Club IV FRANKLIN FORBUS—Football III, IV; Basketball I, II; Baseball I; Letter Club III; Student Council IV CLENDA FORBUS—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Band I, II; Who’s Who IV; Commercial Club IV; Miss Echo IV LYNN FORBUS MARGARET FORBUS—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; F. H. A. Song Leader II; Commercial Club IV; Secretary of Commercial Club IV JOE FOSHEE—Football I, II, III, IV; Track I, II, III; Wrestling I, II. Ill, IV; President of Junior Class III; Vice-President of Freshman Class I; Letter Club II, III, IV; Who’s Who IV; Cinder Staff IV BILLY FUTRAL PATSY CAITHER—F. H. A. I, II; Chorus III. IV; Glee Club III. IV LAURA CASTON—Chorus I; F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; F. T. A. IV; Swimming Team III J. L. CRANT—Spanish Club III; Math Club IV; Science Club IV; National Honor Society IV; Student Council IV BRENDA GRECC—Chorus I, II, III, IV; Librarian of Chorus I, III; Secretary of Chorus IV; Choralettes IV; F. H. A. I, II; Commercial Club IV; National Honor Society IV TOMMY HACAN—Football II, III ,1V; Wrestling I, II, IV; Baseball I; Hi-Y Club III. IV; Secretary of Hi-Y Club III; Key Club II, III, IV; Secretary of Key Club III, IV; Letter Club I. N, III, IV; Secretary of Letter Club IV; Cinder Staff IV HARRIET HALES—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; Band I, II; F. T. A. III. IV; Cinder Staff IV CEORGE HARDWICK—D. 0. Club IV BETTY HARRY—D. O. Club IV MYRA HARRY—F. H. A. I, II. III. IV; Band I, II. III. IV; Student Council I. II, IV; Student Council Secretary II; Spanish Club II; Sophomore Echo Maid II; Most Representative Junior III; Senior Echo Maid IV; Homecoming Senior Maid SUSAN HEARD—F. H. A. I, III, IV; Band I, II, III; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Cinder Staff IV BEVERLY HILL—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; Band I, II; F. T. A. Ill, IV; F. T. A. Reporter IV; Cinder Staff IV NANCY HOLLEY—F. H. A. I, II; Library Club II, IV; Student Council II; Cheerleader III, IV; Junior Social Committee III; Who’s Who IV RAY HORTON—Basketball I, II, III, IV; Science Club IV; Math Club IV; Math Club President IV; National Honor Society III. IV; Student Council III; Chaplain of Student Council III; President of Sophomore Class II; Vice-President of Junior Class III; Who’s Who IV; Boys State III LINDA HUTCHERSON—F. H. A. I; Tennis Team III LONNIE HUTCHERSON—Football I; F. F. A. II, III; D. O. Club III, V RONALD JAMES BARBARA JONES—F. H. A. I, II DENNY JONES—100 Mile Club III KARYL JULIAN—Transferred from Cooksville (Tenn.) Central High School IV RAYFORD KEEL—F. F. A. I, II, III; D. O. Club III, IV; Vice-President of D. O. Club IV CAYLE KENNEDY—F. H. A. I; Secretary of Sophomore Class II; D. 0. Club IV; D. O. Club Reporter IV OUIDA KENNEDY—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; President of F. H. A. II; Band I, II. Ill; Homecoming Freshman Maid I; Homecoming Junior Maid III; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Math Club III. IV; Science Club III, IV; Junior Social Committee Chairman III; National Honor Society III, IV; Secretary of Junior Class III BETTY KILCORE—F. H. A. I, II; Chorus I, II, III, IV KAREN REESE—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; Band I, II; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Science Club III, IV; Swimming Team III, IV; Cinder Staff IV; Echo Staff IV; Assistant Editor of Echo IV KENT RIDDLE—Football I; Wrestling I, II; D. 0. Club III. IV ALFRED RILEY CHARLOTTE RILEY—Cinder Staff IV; F. H. A. IV; F. T. A. IV; Science Club IV; Spanish Club III, IV; Cheerleader III; Key Club Sweetheart IV CREC ROBERTSON—Band I, II, III, IV; Basketball I; Spanish Club II; Key Club II; Echo and Cinder Staff JV BOBBY SCOTT—Basketball I, II, III, IV; Letter Club IV; Cinder Staff IV ROBBIE SCOTT—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Library Club III, IV; Secretary of Library Club IV; Swimming Team III, IV BILLY SELLERS—Football I. II. III. IV; Wrestling II, III, IV; Track I, II, III, IV; Student Council II, IV; Key Club II. Ill, IV; Letter Club II, III, IV; Science Club III, IV; Math Club III, IV; President of Freshman Class I; National Honor Society III, IV; President of National Honor Society IV AARON SHADDIX—F. F. A. I, II JIMMY SHAW—Basketball I JOHN SIMPSON—Band I, II, III, IV; Basketball I; Baseball III; Echo and Cinder Staff IV EARL SMITH JOYCE SMITH—F. H. A. II ROBERT SMITH—Basketball I; Student Council III, IV JIMMY SPANN—Football I. II. III. IV; Wrestling I. II. III. IV; Baseball I, II, III, IV; Letter Club II, III. IV; Key Club II, III. IV; President of Key Club IV; Hi-Y Club III, IV; Vice-President of Hi-Y Club III; Chaplain of Hi-Y Club IV; President of Science Club IV JESSIE SPEAKS SHEILA SPEAKS—Student Council I; F. H. A. I, II. III. IV; F. T. A. III. IV; Science Club III, IV; Library Staff II; Office Staff III, IV; Echo and Cinder Staff IV; Who’s Who IV CERALD STEARNS—Football I, II, III; Basketball I; Track II, III; Letter Club II, III JULIA STRICKLAND—F. H. A. I, II FORREST TATE—Letter Club III. IV; Key Club II, III. IV; Hi-Y Club II, III. IV; Baseball I, II, III, IV; Basketball I, III; Cinder Staff IV NANCY TAUNTON—F. H. A. I. II. Ill, IV; F. T. A. IV; Cinder Staff IV; Commercial Club IV ROBERT TAUNTON TOMMY THOMPSON—Band I; Wrestling I MARTHA TOWNS—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; F. T. A. III. IV; Student Council I, II, III. IV; Office III. IV; Chorus I, II; National Honor Society III, IV; Commercial Club IV CERALD TURNER—D. O. Club III, IV RONNIE TURNER BEVERLY VEAZEY—Band I, II, III. IV; Tennis Team IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Science Club III, IV; Cinder Staff IV; Civitan Representative to Freedom Forum III RONNIE VICKERS RONNIE WALTERS—Band I, II MIKE WASHBURN—Band I. II. Ill; Basketball I; Echo and Cinder Staff IV BILLY WATSON—F. F. A. II, III; D. O. Club IV TONY WENDLINC—Football I, II, III, IV; Wrestling I, II, III, IV; Track I, II, III, IV; Letter Club III, IV; Student Council IV LOUISE WESTBROOK—F H A. I, II, III. IV; Secretary of F. H. A. II; F. T. A. III. IV; Student Council IV; Office Staff III, IV; Science Club III, IV; Treaurer of Science Club IV BARBARA WILBANKS— F H. A. I, II. III. IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Science Club III, IV; Treasurer of Math Club IV; President of Spanish Club IV; Secretary of National Honor Society III, IV; Who’s Who IV; Good Citizenship Girl IV; Band I, II, III, IV; Majorette I, II, III, IV JIMMY WILDER—Band I. II. Ill; Baseball III; Hi-Y Club III, IV; Science Club III, IV; Boys State III DARLENE WILSON—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; F. T. A. IV; Library Club III. IV; Cinder Staff IV; Commercial Club IV EDNA EARL WOODFIN—Commercial Club IV JAMAR KILCORE BENNY KITCHENS—Baseball I; Basketball I; Cinder Staff IV CLENDA LANKFORD—Band I, II, III; F. H. A. I, II; Science Club III, IV; Office Staff IV FRANCES LATIMER—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; Band I. II; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Science Club III, IV; Math Club IV; Junior Social Committee III; Library Staff III, IV; Library Club IV; Vice-President of Library Club IV; National Honor Society III, IV VIRGINIA LOVE—F. H. A. I, II; Spanish Club II; F. T. A. Ill; Science Club III; D. O. Club III, IV BRENDA MACOUYRK—F. H. A. I, II; D. O. Club IV ANN MARTIN—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; Historian of F. H. A. II; Song Leader of F. H. A. IV; Chorus I, II, III, IV; President of Chorus IV; Secretary of Chorus III; Student Council I; Choralettes II, III, IV; F. T. A.’ Ill; Science Club III; Junior Social Committee III; Art Club IV; Echo and Cinder Staff IV; Senior Class Poet IV CEORCE MASON—Treasurer of Sophomore Class II; Who’s Who IV; D. 0. Club IV JEWEL DEAN MASON—Chorus I, II, III, IV; Reporter of Chorus I; President of Chorus II; Choralettes II, III, IV; Student Council II; Vice-President of Student Council III; Spanish Club II, III, IV; F. T. A.’ Ill, IV; Junior Social Committee III; Math Club III, IV; Secretary of Math Club III; Science Club III, IV; Secretary of Science Club III; National Honor Society III, IV; Vice-President of National Honor Society IV; Who’s Who IV; Alternate Good Citizenship Girl IV BENNETT MASSEY—Baseball I, II, III, IV; Football I, II, III, IV; Basketball I, II, III; Key Club II, III. IV; Letter Club II, III, IV; National Honor Society III, IV; Boy’s State Representative III; Junior Social Committee III CHARLOTTE McCAIN—F. H. A. I. II; Chorus I, III; D. O. Club IV FRED McCAIN—F. F. A. II, III DON McCLELLAN—D. O. Club IV; Cinder Staff IV JIMMY McCRADY—D. O. Club III, IV; President of D. O. Club IV BENNY McLEOD—Basketball I, II; Football Manager I, II; F. F. A. Ill; Vice-President of F. F. A. Ill; Student Council IV; President of Senior Class IV CHARLES McMANUS—D. 0. Club III, IV WALLS MEIGS—Football I, II, III, IV; Baseball I, II, III, IV; Wrestling II, III, IV; Basketball Manager I; Letter Club II, III. IV; Band I; Hi-Y Club III BUDDY MOORE—F F. A. I, II, III MYRA MOSLEY—F. H. A. I, II; Chorus I, II, III; Choralettes II, III; D. O. Club IV CALE NEIGHBORS— F H. A. I, II. III. IV; Band I, II; F. T. A. III. IV; Vice-President of F. T. A. IV; Junior Social Committee III; Cinder Staff IV MARY ANN NEIGHBORS—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; Freshman Class Secretary I; Band I, II, III; Sophomore Homecoming Maid II; Senior Homecoming Maid IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Parliamentarian of F. T. A. IV; Cinder Staff IV; Who’s Who IV CHARLOTTE NIBLETT—F. H. A. I; Chorus I, II, III; Vice-President of Chorus II, III; Spanish Club II, III, IV; Student Council III, IV; National Honor Society III, IV; Science Club III, IV; F. T. A. Ill, IV; President of F. T. A. IV; Library Staff IV; Library Club IV; Reporter of Library Club IV; Echo and Cinder Staff IV; Class Historian IV ELIZABETH NOLEN—Chorus I. II, III. IV; F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; Choralettes III. IV; Spanish Club II; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Secretary of F. T. A. IV; Echo and Cinder Staff IV LEON NORTHINCTON—Band I, II; Football I; Baseball II, III; Letter Club II. Ill; D. O. Club IV CRANT OSBORN—F. F. A. I, II; D. O. Club III, IV PATSY PEPPERS—F H. A. I, II, III; Office Staff III, IV SUE PHLLIPS—F. H. A. I, II, III; Swimming Team III; Tennis Team III, IV; Echo and Cinder Staff IV ANITA POWELL—F. H. A. I. II, IV; F. T. A. IV; Library Club IV; Student Council III A. J. PRICE—Student Council III, IV; Boys State Representative III; Math Club IV; Library Club IV; Secretary of Senior Class IV; Echo and Cinder Staff IV JANET PRICE—F. H. A. I, II, III, IV; Parliamentarian of F. H. A. II; Band I. II; Freshman Echo Maid I; F. T. A. Ill, IV; Science Club III, IV; Office S aff III; Cinder Staff IV; Library Club IV; Cheerleader IV KENNETH PRICE—Chorus I; Hi-Y Club I, II; Baseball I; D. O. Club IV SUSAN PRICE PECCY PRINCE—F. H. A. I, II; Chorus I, II. Ill; D. O. Club IV LINDA REAVES—Transferred from Mellow Valley High School IV June Abernathy Kitty Lynn Adams Gloria Adams Brenda Adamson Sally Adamson Phyllis Anderson Robert Akin Gerald Anthony Cooper Askew Glenda Avery Benny Bailey Elaine Baker Larry Baker Gloria Bence Edmon Blake Becky Boone Margie Bowen Mary Bradford Wendell Brock Jerry Bunn Terry Butler Roger Burkhalter Pete Calabro Julia Caldwell Judy Campbell Gerald Carmichael Ceorge Carlton Pat Carlisle Gloria Channell jerry Cleveland Walter Coley Ted Collins Jimmy Crew Johnny Dark Patsy Davis Cecil Dean Troy Duck Charles Dunaway Herbert Dunaway Gerald Edwards Tommy Farmer Janis Forbus Gwen Formby Ronnie Foster Charles Fraim Larry French Elizabeth Fox Billy Wayne Fuller Douglas Hamby Sybil Hammock Pat Hardy Martha Harris Willie Paul Harry Harry Hayes Rose Hayes Wanda Hicks Dianne Hill Pat Hodnett Diane Holman Edmon Horton Myra Faye Howarc Cary Huffman Duane Johnson judson Johnston Carolyn Joiner Brenda Jones Rod Jordan Ralph Kellum Charlene Kilgore Robert Knowles Scott Langley Thomas Lassman Carolyn Mann Harry Mann Carol Mask Nadine Mask Dorothy Matthews Cynthia McCain Joyce McClellan Betty McConnell Diana McGill Dathia McLeroy Sandra Montgomery Judy Nabors Darryl Nelson Linda Nelson Jackie Newberry Joe Parker Faye Pasley Shirley Pasley Jackie Patton Jerry Pearce J U N I 0 R S Larry Pemberton Robert Peoples Lynn Peters Nickey Peters jimmy Petrey Ann Pitchford Bill Pitts Nancy Prather Celia Price Stanley Prophett Mary Lee Radney Ronnie Railey Michael Ransom Fran Rape Wayne Rape Jerry Ray Jerry W. Ray Gene Reynolds Paula Rogers Kerry Rush Mike Sanders Terry Schrimscher Ronnie Scott Banks Sexton Jimmy Sewell Jack Sharp Dianne Sherrill Lawrence Sims Wayne Skinner Annette Smith Carolyn Stnith Walter Smith Carol Spates Judy Speake Johnny Spears Tommy Spears Pat Sprayberry Jane Stalling Eric Stoffregen Ken Tabasky Phil Tankersley James Taunton Cherry Thompson Clenda Thompson Jerrie Dell Thornton Martha Tidwell Ken Torgerson Agnes Traylor Effie Jo Turner Johnny Yates Jerry Yates Martha Williams Joyce Williams Bobby Williams Amelia Wilbanks David Whaley Billy Jack Whaley Inez Welcher Faye Ward Connie Walters Emily Walker David Walker Marvin Wagoner David Voss I JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Charles Fraim, reporter; Harry Hayes, treasurer; Pat Hodnett, secretary; Bill Pitts, vice-president; Gerald Carmichael, president Robert Lewis Adair Carol Adams Bedelia Adamson Bobby Allen Phyllis Allen John Paul Alford Charles Ashworth Gerald Atchison Diane Bailey Barbara Baker Brenda Baker Dana Baker Harry Ballard Danny Bennett Patsy Betts Sarah Ann Betts Amy Blankenship Billy Joe Blankenship Judy Blankenship Gloria Bolan Rebecca Boos Annie Kate Bonds Joyce Bowen Reggie Brewer Sybil Brock Barbara Brown Larry Brown Roger Dale Brown Lillian Bunn Cay Burnette Cary Caldwell Judy Campbell Gerald Lee Cannon Rodney Carr Harriet Carter Jeanette Carter Sharon Causey Ray Chambers Roy Chambers Bruce Champion Jim Chapman Rosalee Chapman Larry Coger Connie Cohen Danny Coger Amber Coggins Thomas Cook Gerelene Cooley Beverly Crew Paul Cromer Steve Crowe Sue Cullars Bobby Curlee June Ellen Dark Charles Daugherty Mike Davis Bedford Davis Jimmy Dean Rose Carol Dean Emmett Dobbs Charles Duck Glenda Duck Dianne Duncan Faye Eason Linda Eason Phil Easterwood Horton Estes Cherlene Evans Carlene Flournoy Frank Forbus George Forbus Ronnie Ford Jimmy Freeman Jeanette Fuller Terry Fuller Emmett Funderburk Charles Futral Jimmy Gale Dwight Gaston Linda Gay johnny Germany Anita Gordon Laron Graham Jimmy Graham Jennifer Gregg Tommy Greene Glenn Griffin Juliette Grimsley Barbara Gunn Lou Ann Hagan Gwendolyn Hales Edward Hand Charles Hammond Linda Sue Harrelson Sheila Hartsfield Charles Hawkins Randy Hawkins Harriet Hayes Jimmy Hayes John Haynes Sandra Heard Lynda Hebson Yvonne Hill Martha Hodnett Clarene Holloway Butch Irvin Mickey Jackson Phil Jackson Ralph Jackson Terry Jackson Linda Jarvis Betty Johnson Mike Johnson Ramona Johnson Charles Jones Dale Jones Darrell Jones Jackie Jordan Judy Keel Julia Keel Patsy Keel Larry Kelly Dwayne Kerley Ronald Knox Charles Lamberth Robinson Lamberth Jenny Lamborne Charles Lemmond James Leonard Anita Luker Martha Jean Luker Ranona Mahan Dianne Mann Jean Mann Robert Mann Dianne Martin Laney Lee Mask Charles Mason John Mason Carol Massey Terry Matthews Othell McCain Bobby McClellan Kenneth McClellan Jimmy McCollough Martha Nell McGhee Mike McGill Kenneth McGill Lewis McLeod Linda McManus Clarence McMillan Billy Meacham Michael Melton Curtis Milam Steve Misencik Ann Moeling Jimmy Moore Shirley Morgan Barbara Mosely Carolyn Mosely s 0 p H 0 M 0 R E S Lana Dee Niblett Susan Nickerson Brenda Nolen Judy Ogletree Cary Oliver Linda Ott Charles Patti No Diane Payne Jerry Pemberton Sue Pemberton Janice Penton Stanley Peppers Faye Petty Edward Phillips Joyce Phillips Terry Phillips Steve Pitts Kenneth Earl Pike Brenda Pike Carolyn Pierce Grade Popwell Sue Porch Terry Pressley Clenda Price Carol Prichard Larkin Radney Wilburn Ralston Mamie Lee Ran some Billy Reeves Cloria Reed Betty Jean Rhodes Jean Rhodes Hugh Riley Jan Robertson Sandra Rowell Paul Rush Clenda Cail Sanders Jane Sellers Steve Sellers Suzanne Sellers ft Tommy Sewell Janice Schubert Jerry Scott Kenneth Scroggins Mike Sheheane Freddy Shockley James Shores Harold Simpson Larry Sims Shirley Sims Jerry Speake Terry Speake Carolyn Spivey Cooper Spivey Sally Spivey Carol Spraggins Benny Smith Coley Smith Diane Smith Hoyt Smith Lamar Smith Rena Smith Rita Smith Waylon Smith DeWitt Starnes Judy Stephens Larry Stephens Linda Stephens Charlotte Stevens Cwen Stewart Nancy Stewart Peggy Stewart Jo Ann Stroud Betty Tankersley Johnnie Tankersley s 0 p H 0 M 0 R E S John Tapley Marcus Tapley Tom Tapley Michael Tate Nickie Taylor Mary Brantley Thompson Sandra Thompson Don Thornell Linda Trimble Pat Vernon Rickey Wadkins Carolyn Walker James Walker Rose Marie Walton Sallie Warren Richard Watson Cary West Mike Whetstone Donald Williams Nancy Williams 1 Delores Willoughby Tony Winslett Steve Wilson David Wolsoncroft Wayne Worthy Margie Wright James Yarborough Brenda Yates Randell Youngblood Boy of the Year In a school-wide poll the students of B.R.H.S. elected B. B. Sellers as the Boy of the Year. A senior, B. B. has won many honors during his four years at B.R.H.S. As a freshman he was elected president of his class, and he has also led the National Honor Society as president. An A student, B. B. is also a member of the Science Club, Math Club, Key Club and Letter Club. He was named “Most Likely to Succeed” in the Who’s Who section of the annual. B. B. has received a $2,000 scholarship to further his education as a pre-med student at the University of Alabama. Girl of the Year The Girl of the Year, Cay Duck has, through her courteous friendly manner, endeared herself to students and faculty alike. She was the 1962 Homecoming Queen, a majorette, and a member of the band, FHA, FTA, Science Club, Math Club, and National Honor Society. She was named “Friendliest” in the Who’s Who elections. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: (seated) Larkin Radney, president, and Ralph Jackson, vice-president, (standing) Mike Davis, treasurer; Steve Crowe, secretary; and Lynda Hebson, reporter Richard Argo Buddy Adamson Margaret Adams Ikie Abrams Ann Askin Dannie Bailey Pamela Bailey Wade Baker Billy Ray Ballard Martha Bass Roy Beauchamp L. D. Benton Rodney Blankenship Gail Bolt Janice Bonds Patricia Boone Barry Bowen Hazel Bradford Canera Bryant James Bunn Beverly Burnett Sandra Burnett Jennie Caldwell Jimmy Cameron Billy Wayne Cannon Jenny Carlisle Robert Carlisle Gwendolyn Catchings Faye Clackley Jimmy Cleveland Nancy Cohen Evelyn Coley Robert Coley Arnold Comer Quincy Cooley Judy Cooley Elizabeth Cox Kale Crowe Jimmy Daugherty Bruce Davis Connie Davis Joyce Davis Kathryn Dean Michael Dennis Ernest Dean Duck jimmy Edwards Gerald Embry Martin Evans Bill Fairchild Betty Fincher Jackie Forbus Joe Forbus Anne Fox Linda Fuller Mike Fuller Ronnie Fuller James Gorgus Leslie Garrett Rickey Geter Ross Gill Linda Gilliland Cheryl Gooden Elaine Gordon Baron Gregg Lila Griffin Stanley Hagan Henry Hammonds Brenda Hand Winfield Hanson Marcia Harrington Judy Harris Jimmy Hayes Steve Hayes Kay Heacock Claudia Headley Donny Henderson Dianne Hill Larry Hodge Mike Hodge Cynthia Holdridge F R E S H E N Patricia Holladay Betty Hope Linda Hope George Hopson Ann Hornsby Lonnie Howard Sondra Howard Randall Hudson Karen Huffman Lock Hunter Toni jackson Sharon Jarrell Kelly Johnson Patricia Johnson Janice Jones Lawrence Jones Sammy Jones Sandra Jones Edward Jordon Theodora Jordon Cary Keel Don Keel Mike Kelly Patsy King Randy King Delores Knight Donald Lamberth Larry Lassman Jennifer Lindsay Ben Livingston Larry Locke Ronnie Locke Steve Lynch Angelyn Mahan Delaine Mann Ronnie Mann Johnny Marable Gerald Mason Howard Mattox Richard McCollough Margaret McDaniel Nancy McGhee Bonnie McKay Dianne McLeroy Kay McManus Tommy McWhorter Ed Meigs Ricky Milam Hilda Mobley Jackie Moore James Richard Nalls Donald Neese Ann Neighbors Carey Neighbors Elaine Newman John Nolen Steve Ogburn Jenny Ogletree James Oliver Judy Oliver Reggie Oliver Carey Owen Mike Parker Jane Patterson Paula Patterson Johnny Payne Elizabeth Pefnberton Elizabeth Petrey Brenda Phillips Wade Pitchford Annette Powell Don Pressley Steve Pritchard Sherry Prophitt Faye Ray Gene Reed David Reynolds Brenda Richie Terry Roberts Cary Robertson F R E S H M E N Catherine Rogers Marie Saffold Beverly Sasser judy Saxon jacque Scott Maenette Scott Randy Scott Kathryn Sewell jerry Sherum Cheryl Shivers Connie Shores Louise Skinner Rosco Slagle Connie Smedley Claudia Smith Hilda Smith john Smith Susan Smith Susan Sorrell Schuyler Spates Thomas Speaks Cheryl Stallings Rebecca Steele Brad Stephens William Stevens Linda Stoffregen Robert Strickland Marianne Tabasky Donald Tankersley Cary Tapley Linda Taylor Freddy Thompson Phillip Thornell Dan Thorpe Danny Thrower Sarah Towery Linda Trussell Nancy Trussell Charlotte Tucker Patricia Tucker Donald Voss Sandra Walden Wayne Waldrop Fred Walker Shirley Walker Billy Wall James Wallace Lex Wedgeworth Robert Wilbanks Sealy Wilbanks Charles Williams Sherry Williams Mildred Woodfin Skipper Worthy Barbara Yates F R E S H Martha Yates FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Below: Lila Criffin, secretary; Claudia Head-ley, treasurer; John Nolen, vice-president; Ed Meigs, president; Brad Stephens, Jr., reporter A recipe for dreams coCrO H n — OZCOO HZmOCH (Left to right)—Charlotte Niblett, Louise Westbrook, Juliet Barnes. Marsha Griffin, Sally Adamson, Amy Blankenship, Brenda Pike, Jeanette Carter, Julia Keel, Martha Towns, Sandra Estes, Theodore Jordan, Myra Harry, Charlotte Stevens, Lila Griffin, Martha Bass, Marie Saffold, A. J. Price, Cooper Askew, Steve Pitts, Larry Locke, Mike Kelly, John Nolen, Judson Johnston, J. L. Grant, Eugene Reynolds, Bobby Chapman, B. B. Sellers, Freddy Shockley, Benny McLeod, Jimmy Hayes, Tony Wendling, David Walker, Robert Smith, Larry Coger, Franklin Forbus BRHS Left to right)—-Rod Jordan, Gene Reynolds, Bill Pitts, Gerald Carmichael. B. B. Sellers, J. L. Grant Harry Hayes J.rnmy Petrey. Judson Johnston Ray Horton, J vel Dean Mason. Louise Coger. Carolyn Mann. Glenda Lankford, Gay Duck, Barbara Wilbanks, Ouida Kennedy, Frances Latimer, Jane Gargus, Marsha Griffin, Charles Dunaway, A. J, Price, Tommy Farmer, Mr. Dunaway—sponsor First row (left to right)—Sandra Breed, Barbara Wilbanks, Ouida Kennedy. Frances Latimer. Pam Duncan, Sandra Estes, Martha Towns, Louise Coger, Jewel Dean Mason, Charlotte Niblett, Cay Duck, Brenda Greff. (Second row)—Mr. Saxon—SDonsor, J. L. Grant, Ray Horton, Bennett Massey, B. B. Sellers BRHS First row (left to right)—Dana Baker, Phyllis Allen, Amy Blankenship. (Second row)—Jimmy Gale. Steve Pitts. Michael Tate, Jerry Pemberton. (Third row)—Charlotte Niblett, Amelia Wilbanks. Harriett Hayes. Gwen Stewart. Charlotte Stevens. (Fourth row)—Delores Willoughby, Diane Bailey. Martha Nell McGhee. Cherylene Evans. Ann Moeling, Connie Cohen. (Fifth row)—Mary Brantly ThDmpson, Lou Ann Hagan. Darrell Jones, Jane Gargus. Barbara Wilbanks, Judy Stephens. (Standing)—Mr. Hand—sponsor, Terry Jackson, Martha Hodnett, Barbara Brown, Jewell Dean Mason, Jan Robertson, Jean Mann, Lillian Bunn ( ooCrO icn — Z T?cn -(Hm-DOw OZOI r ZO l Z Seated (left to right)—Charlotte Niblett, Ann Martin, Eleanor Cameron, Sue Phillips, joyce Dobbs. (Standing)— Greg Robertson, Karen Reese, Elizabeth Nolen, Elaine Baker, Dianne Hill, Martha Harris, John Simpson, jane Caldwell, Cooper Askew, A. j. Price, Mike Washburn, Ronnie Florine BRHS (Left to right)—Tony Wendling, Scott Langley, Ronald Brown, Robert Smith. William Abbett, Claud Culberson, Ronnie Walters, Benny Kitchens, Don McClellan. Pat Carlisle, Forrest’Tate, Billy Paul Austin, Bobby Scott. Billy Wayne Futral, Gil Cash, Harold Crout. Ronald Claunch, Dale Anderson, Bill Fain, Tommy Hagan. Joe Foshee. Roger Thomas, Becky Boone, Terry Schrimscher, Darlene Wilson, Judy Nabors. Judy Campbell. Sandra Breed. Nancy Taunton, Pam Duncan, Juliet Barnes, Harriet Hales, Gale Bonner. Beverly Hill, Gale Neighbors, Mary Ann Neighbors, Charlotte Riley, Janet Price, Beverly Veazey, Susan Heard, Linda Brewer, Shirley Ray First row (left to right)—Elizabeth Nolen, Dathia McLeroy, Connie Walters. Fay Ward, Celia Price, Nancy Prather, Elaine Baker, Cay Duck, Glenda Forbus, Diana McGill, Mary Ann Neighbors. Jean Fuller, Jewel Dean Mason, Ann Martin, Charlotte Niblett, Linda Anderson. (Second row) Ouida Kennedy, Judy Neighbors. Marsha Griffin, Paula Rogers, Kitty Adams. Martha Harris, Becky Boone. Gale Neighbors, Beverly Veazey, Louise Westbrook, Harriet Hales. Nancy Taunton, Gwen Formby, Faye Pasley, Laura Gaston, Betty Coan. (Third row) Emily Walker, Mary Lee Radney, Elizabeth Fox. Martha Williams. Robbie Scott. Sandra Estes, Martha Towns Anita Powell, Carolyn Mann, Karen Reese, Cherry Thompson, Juliet Barnes, Jane Caldwell. Barbara Wilbanks, Frances Latimer, Sheila Speaks, Charlotte Riley. (Fourth row) Martha Bryant, Susan Heard, Louise Ccger, Amelia Wilbanks, Darlene Wilson, Rowena Bentley, Nancy Holley, Beverly Hill, Pam Duncan, Janet Price, Joyce Dobbs, Mrs. Campbell—sponsor BRHS First row (left to right)—Gwen Hales, Susan Nickerson, Lillian Bunn, Glenda Price, Harriet Hayes. Beverlv Crew. Delores Willoughby, Sandra Heard, Nancy McGhee, Claudia Headley, Rosalee Chapman. Sue Cullars. Bedelia Adamson. (Second row)—Clarene Holloway, Branda Pike. Sandra Burnett, Carol Pritchard, Lynda Hebson, Charlotte Stevens, Gwen Stewart, Ann Neighbors, Lila Griffin, Cherrie Gooden. Delaine Mann, Buffie Cox, Glenda Duck, Gloria Bolan, Martha Jean Luker, Anita Luker. (Third row)—Mrs. Wright—sponsor, Catherine Dean. Susan Sorrell, Claudia Smith, Barbara Gunn, June Dark, Amber Coggin, Sharon Causey, Elizabeth Petrey, Cathy Rogers, Tedo Jordan, Kay Heacock, Paula Patterson, Evelyn Coley, Rebecca Boos First row (left to right)—joan Adcox, Carol Mask, Gayle Kennedy. Myra Mosley, Linda Brewer, Jane Stallings, LeMerle Pike, Peggy Prince. Brenda Jones. Brenda Mag uryk, June Fuller, Linda Anthony, Virginia Love. Second row)—Don McCellan, Leon Northington. Jerry Turner, Billy Watson, Benny McLeod, Rayford Keel, Jimmy Mc-Grady, Robert Peoples. Ozzie Osborne, Kenneth Price, Cnarles McManus. Billv lack Whaley, George Hardwick, Kenneth Torgenson, George Mason, Lawrence Sims, Lewis Ray, Kent Riddle, Mr. Johnson—sponsor BRHS First row (left to right)—Bill Fain. Jimmy Spann, B. B. Ssllers. Mike McGhee. Jimmy Gale. Charles Hawkins, Harold Crout, Ray Horton, J. L. Grant, Ronald Clunch. Jim Wilder. (Second row)—Mary Lee Radney. Sally Adamson. Judy Speaks, Elizabeth Fox, Kitty Adams. Nancy Prather, Celia Price, Jewel Dean Mason, Charlotte Niblett. Glenda Lankford. Betty Coan. Laney Lee Mask, Barbara Brown, Carol Adams, Ann Moeling, Martha Nell McGhee. Susan Nickerson Jan Robertson. Connie Cohen. Charlotte Riley, Frances Latimer, June Ellen Dark, Barbara Gunn, Janet Price, Karen Reese. Louise Westbrook. Martha Williams, Paula Rogers, Carolyn Mann, Marsha Griffin. Lynda Hebson. Amelia Wilbanks, Barbira Wilbanks. Jane Caldwell. Jean Mann, Gay Duck, Juliet Barnes, Ouida Kennedy. Mrs. Coan, Connie Smedley, Amy Blankenship, Shelia Speaks, Beverly Veasey, (Left to right)—Sponsor, C. A. Crockett. Othell McCain, Benny McLeod. Gerald Atchison. Jimmy Crew. Roger Brown, Tommy Sewell, Charles Ashworth, Larry Sims. Hoyt Smith. Glenn Colquitt. Reggie Brewer. Clarence McMillan. Ronnie Betts. Richard Ango, Larry Lassman. Tommy Lassman, Billy Blankenship, Quincy Cooley, Way-Ion Smith, Larry Brown, Wayne Cannon, Paul Alford, Roy Chambers, Ronnie Locke, Troy Duck, jerry Ogletree, Grover Oliver, Steve Wilson, Rickey Wadkins, Johnny Germany, Willie Paul Harry. Charles Jones, Harold Simpson, Ed Jordon, Charles Krantz, Ronnie Ford, Phillip Thornell, Jimmy Daughtry, Jackie Moore BRHS COUNCIL OFFICERS: (first row) Rosalee Chapman, Nancy Williams. (Second row)—Glenda Price, Brenda Pike, Gay Burnette. (Third row)—Rebecca Boos, Harriet Hayes, Jane Sellers FHA COUNCIL OFFICERS Rebecca Boos______________president Glenda Price_________vice-president Brenda Pike_______________secretary Harriett Hayes--------------pianist Nancy Williams_________song leader Rosalee Chapman____________reporter Cay Burnette______________historian Jane Sellers ______parliamentarian FHA Motto: “Toward New Horizons” Flower: Red Rose Colors: Red and White BRHS (First row)—Betty Coan, Cathia McLeroy, Linda Anderson, Margie Bowen, Mary Lee Radney, Emily Walker, Susan Nickerson, Dianne Hill, Glenda Forbus, Mary Ann Neighbors, Frances Latimer, Gay Duck, Barbara Wilbanks, Pat Hardy, Faye Ward, Gloria Adams, Margaret Forbus, Sandra Estes. (Second row)—Faye Pasley, Laura Gaston, Jackie Newberry, Judy Campbell, Gale Neighbors, Juliet Barnes, Shelia Speaks, Louise Westbrook, Martha Harris, Beverly Hill, Karen Reese, Eleanor Cameron, Sally Adamson, Louise Coger, Marsha Griffin, Paula Rogers, Joyce Dobbs. (Third row)—Judy Speake, Dianne McGill, Ann Martin, Patsy Davis, Ann Pitchford, Connie Walters, Celia Price, Nancy Prather, Anita Powell, Martha Towns, Harriet Hayes, Becky Boone, Linda Jarvis, Jackie Jordan, Cherry Thompson, Betty McConnell, Cynthia McCain, Nancy Taunton, Robbie Scott. (Not shown: Jane Caldwell and Barbara Alldrege) - MRS. CURVIN’S CROUP (row 1) Lillian Bunn. Rose Marie Walton. Jenny Carlisle. Brenda Nolen, Beverly Sasser, Gwen Hales. TeDo Jordan, Susan Sarrell, Cherie Gooden. Susan Heard, Elizabeth Fox. Brenda Yates Anita Cordon. Claudia Smith, Carolyn Spivey, Lynda Hebson, Nancy Williams, Diane Hill, Sandra Jones.’ Cheryl Stallings, Ann Hornsby, Judy Cooley, Gail Bolt, Harriet Carter, Linda Eason, Margie Wright, Becky Steele, Pat Vernon, (row 2) Susan Smith, Carlene Flournoy, Cracie Popewell, Joan Moody. Mildred Wood-fin, Louise Skinner. Marie Safford. Marcia Harrington. Hilda Smith. Delores Knight. Maenette Scott, Kitty Adams, Sondra Howard, Jane Patterson, Nancy McGhee, Beverly Burnette, Nancy Trussell, Rosalee Chapman, Hilda Mobley. Patsy King. Joyce Davis, Betty Hope, Jennifer Lindsey. Lucille McManus. Sharon Causey, Patricia Holladay, Cheryl Shivers, (row 3) Janice Bonds, Sherry Prophitt, Jennie Caldwell Faye Ray Patricia Johnson, Gwendolyn Catchings. Connie Shores, Yvonne Hill. Linda Cay. Patricia Boone Linda Fuller, Charlotte Tucker, LaVail Williams, Myrtie Brown, Diane Payne. MRS. JORDAN’S CROUP (row 1) Barbara Baker, Brenda Baker, Janice Jones, Peggy Stewart, Judy Ogletree, Sal lie Warren, Johnnie Tankersley, Brenda Pike, Clarene Holloway, Glenda Price, Harriet Hayes, Jenny Lamborne, Sue Porch, Judy Saxon, Connie Davis, Jerelene Cooley, Angelyn Mahan, Brenda Phillips, Jacque Scott, Brenda Rushie, Ann Askin, Laney Lee Mask, Linda Gilliland, Martha Yates, Ann Neighbors, Sarah Towery, Brenda Hand, Dianne McLeroy, Faye Petty. Connie Smedly, Buffie Cox. (row 2) Judy Blankenship, Betty Johnson, Carolyn Moseley, Jane Sellers. Judy Stephens, Ann Betts, Barbara Gunn, Shirley Sims, Patsy Keel, Sybil Brock, Sandra Walden, Annette Powell, Pam Bailev. Canera Bryant, Amber Coggin, Barbara Yates, Marianne Tabasky, Faye Clackley, Charlotte Riley, Lila Griffin. Delaine Mann, Anne Fox, Sharon Jarrel, Cay Burnette, (row 3) Nelda Messer, Nancy Stewart, Jennifer Gregg, Linda Hope, Janice Penton, Dianne Duncan, Toni Jackson, Rena Smith, Rose Hayes, Myra Harry, Joyce Bowen. Jeanette Carter, Faye Eason, Sue Pemberton, Nickie Taylor, Patricia Tucker, Sandra Rowell, (row 4) Dianne Martin, Rita Smith, Cynthia Haldridge, Kale Crowe, Romona Mahan, Jean Rhodes. Linda Trussell, Betty Fincher, Linda Williams, Linda Stoffregen, Rebecca Boos, Dianne Smith, Margaret McDaniel, Sandra Thompson. OFFICE AND GUIDANCE WORKERS (standing)—Carol Mask. Linda Anderson, Larry Baker, joe Parker, Louise Westbrook, Joyce Blankenship, Martha Towns, Nadine Mask, Linda Hutchinson, Judy Nabors, Cynthia McCain, Carolyn Mann, Betty Coan, Sandra Breed, Pat Hodnett, Beverly Veasey, Shelia Speaks, (sitting) Sandra Estes, Clenda Lankford, Elaine Baker, Mary Lee Radney, Mrs. Darden (secretary). COMMERCIAL CLUB (seated)—Martha Bryant, Anita Powell, Martha Towns, Sandra Estes. Robbie Scott, (standing)—Brenda Cregg, Laura Caston, Rowena Bentley. Linda Anderson, Clenda Lankford, Myra Harry, Nancy Taunton, Louise Westbrook, Joyce Blankenship. Darlene Wilson, Betty Kilgore. Edna Earl Woodfin, Patsy Caither, Joyce Smith, Susan Price, Julia Strickland, Margaret Forbus, Clenda Forbus. (Not shown: Patsy Peppers and Barbara Jones). LIBRARY CLUB (first row)—Charlotte Niblett, jean Mann, Robbie Scott, Frances Latimer, Pam Duncan, (second row) Darlene Wilson, Jenny Carlisle, Evelyn Coley, Amy Blankenship, Patricia Sprayberry, Emily Walker, Connie Walters, Pat Hardy, Louise Coger, Judy Stephens. Gloria Channell, Julia Caldwell. Phyllis Anderson, Laney Mask, Dathia McLeroy, (third row) Paula Rogers, Martha Williams, Brenda Yates, Phyllis Allen, Gwen Hales, Anita Powell, Annette Smith, June Fuller, Dana Baker, Charlotte Stevens, Diane Smith, Margie Bowen, Susan Sorrell, Elizabeth Petrey. (fourth row) Sammy Jones. Robert Smith, Jimmy Gale, Mike McGhee, Charles Hawkins, Larkin Radney, Buster Carlton, Scott Langley, Harold Crout, Kerry Rush, Fred Walker, John Nolen, Richard McCollough, A. J. Price, Nancy Holley. Eleanor Cameron, Janet Price, Mrs. McGhee, sponsor LUNCH ROOM WORKERS (first row)—Hazel Bradford. Bonnie Gillum, Dan Thorpe, Phil Easterwood, Willie Paul Harry, Wayne Waldrop, (second row) Terry Fuller, Jimmy Graham, Frank Forbus. Larry Bolt, Charles Hammond Sitting (left to right)—Jimmy Gale. Charles Lamberth, Cooper Spivey, Roscoe Slagle, Larry Stephens, Randall Thomas, (standing) Mike McGhee, Billy Meacham, Charles Hawkins, Gwen Hales, Carolyn Spivey. Margie Bowen, Betty Coan, Lynda Hebson, Elizabeth Petey, June Dark, Barbara Cunn, Eleanor Cameron, Juliet Barnes, Bedelia Adamson. Ann Martin, Jerry Cannon (Left to right)—Tommy Hagan, Curtis Benton, Bill Fain, Jimmy Spann, Ronald Claunch, Mrs. Callahan, sponsor, Billy Paul Austin, Roger Thomas, John Simpson, Forrest Tate. Ronnie Florine (First row)—Elizabeth Nolen, Brenda Gregg, Suzanne Sellers, Pat Vernon, Brenda Adamson, jewel Dean Mason, Martha Tidwell, Brenda Yates, Gloria Bolan, Connie Smedley, Marsha Harrington, Jerlene Evans, Jacque Scott, Brenda Richie, Mrs. Scarborough, director, (second row) Becky Steele, Faye Clackley, Beverly Sasser, Ann Martin, judy Keel, jean Rhodes, Glenda Duck, Gwen Catchings, Susan Smith, Cynthia Hold-ridge, Delores Knight, Bedelia Adamson, Anita Luker, Martha Luker, Barbara Yates (First row)—Elizabeth Nolen, Brenda Gregg. Suzanne Sellers, Beverly Sasser. Ann Martin, Becky Steele. Pat Vernon, Brenda Adamson, jewel Dean Mason, Martha Tidwell, Brenda Yates, Dianne Sherrill, Gloria Bolan, Connie Smedley, Marsha Harrington, jerlene Evans, jacque Scott, (second row) Sherry Williams. Diane Payne, Gloria Adams, Linda Nelson, Faye Clackley, judy Keel, Glenda Duck. Gwen Catchings, Susan Smith, Barbara Mosely, jennifer Gregg, Bedelia Adamson, Anita Luker, Martha Luker, Barbara Yates, jean Rhodes. Marie Saffold and Brenda Richie, (third row) Diana McGill, jackie Patten, Mary Bradford. Duane johnson, Sandra McClellan, joyce Williams, Charlene Kilgore, Diane Duncan, Sherry Prophitt, Ramona Johnson, Cynthia Holdridge, Delores Knight, Dorothy Matthew, Sandra Howard, Brenda Hand, joyce McClellan, Mrs. Scarborough, (fourth row) Louise Skinner, judy Saxon, jayce Petty, Lavelle Williams, Shirley Ray, Betty Kilgore. Patsy Gaither, Linda Hope, Rita Smith, Mamie Lee Ransome, Howard Mattox, Ben Livingston, Curtis Milam, Baron Gregg, Stanley Prophitt, Phillip Thornell. UIO C—IljjHI-luoo UIO Dw Benjamin Russell High School Band THE COMBINED CONCERT AND MARCHING BANDS ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RALPH WHITE. FIRST ROW: Jane Caldwell, Carolyn Pearce, Gary Oliver, jerry Scott, Scott Langley, Glenda Price, Charles Lamberth, TeDo Jordan, Mary Brantley Thompson. Juliette Grimsley, Lock Hunter, Danny Bennett, Eugene Reynolds, Walter Coley, Gregory Robertson, Mr. White (director). SECOND ROW: Gay Duck, Jimmy Petrey, Judy Stephens, Martha Bass, Judy Oliver, Tommy Spears, Sherry Gooden, Jan Robertson, Connie Cohen, Larkin Radney, David Wolsoncroft, Randy Hawkins, David Reynolds, Bob Coley, Gwen Hayes, Barbara Wilbanks. THIRD ROW: Nancy Williams, Harriet Hayes, Rosie Hayes, Catherine Dean, Susan Sorrell, Reggie Oliver, Dianne Hill, Lynda Hebson, Ann Moeling, Margaret Adams, Sandra Burnett, Ann Askin, Ann Neighbors, Sammy Jones, Larry Stephens, Marsha Griffin. FOURTH ROW: Sally Spivey, Kitty Adams, Buffy Cox, Cooper Askew, Charles Dunaway, Bill Pitts, Sally Warren, Don Thomell, Billy Meacham, Carolyn Spivey, Ann Heacock, Martha Nell McGhee, Carol Pritchard, Delores Willoughby, Cooper Spivey, Martha Hodnett. FIFTH ROW: Luanne Hagan, Elizabeth Fox, Nancy McGhee, Nancy Cohen, Martha Yates, Patricia Boone, Linda Gilliland, Beverly Crew, Elizabeth Petrey, Claudia Smith, Tonie Jackson, Evelyn Coley, Jerry Cannon, Rosie Walton, Mike Fuller, Connie Davis. SIXTH ROW: Charles Hawkins, Ronnie Florine, Myra Harry, Sandra Heard, Lila Griffin, Gwen Stewart, Robert Carlisle, Martin Evans, Johnny Dark, Marvin Wagoner, John Simpson, Johnny Carlisle, Charles Lemmond, Dale Anderson, Jimmy Baker, Mike McGhee. MAJORETTES: (center) Nancy Williams, (standing) Sally Spivey, Lou Ann Hagan, Marsha Griffin, Jane Caldwell (head majorette), Martha Hodnett, Gay Duck, Barbara Wilbanks DANCE BAND: Scott Langley, pianist, (first row)—Larkin Radney. David Wolsoncroft, Tommy Spears, Bill Pitts. Jimmy Petrey. Don Thornell, Larry Stephens, (second row)—Charles Lemmond. Martin Evans Walter Coley, Eugene Reynolds, Jerry Scott, Danny Bennett, (standing)—Jimmy Baker. Ronnie Florine John Simpson Club Directory BAND Aim: To develop musical talent and encourage an appreciation and love of music. CHORUS Aim: To encourage students to appreciate and increase their knowledge of music. President: Ann Martin Vice-presidents: Gwen Catchings, Connie Smedley, Martha Luker Secretary-treasurer: Brenda Gregg Librarians: Howard Mattox, Brenda Ritchie, Brenda Adamson, Marcia Harrington, Joyce McClellan, Beverly Sasser D. O. CLUB Aim: To provide for the exploration of the vocational opportunities in the field of diversified occupation; to promote the foundation of a scholarship fund for the outstanding D. O. students who wish to pursue further vocational training. President: Jimmy McGrady Secretary-treasurer: Linda Brewer Vice-president: Rayford Keel Reporter: Gayle Kennedy FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Aim: To create confidence, intelligence, choice of occupation. To develop good character, citizenship and patriotism. To encourage thrift, scholarship and improve home surroundings. President: Thomas Lassman Treasurer: Willie Paul Harry Vice-president: Othell McCain Reporter: jimmy Crew Secretary: Charles Krantz Sentinel: Benny McLeod FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA (Mrs. Curvin) Aim: Better homes today, a better world tomorrow. President: Rebecca Boos Vice-president: Glenda Price Secretary-treasurer: Brenda Pike Pianist: Harriet Hayes Song leader: Nancy Williams Reporter: Rosalee Chapman Historian: Cay Burnette Parliamentarian: Jane Sellers FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA (Mrs. Jordan) Aim: Better homes today, a better world tomorrow. President: Johnnie Tankersley Vice-president: Myra Harry Secretary: Betty Tankersley Treasurer: Jerlene Cooley Historian: Clarene Holloway Song leader: Rose Hayes Pianist: Jenny Lamborne Parliamentarian: Syble Brock Reporter: Jeanette Carter FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Aim: To train future teachers. President: Charlotte Niblett Treasurer: Nancy Prather Vice-president: Gale Neighbors Historian: Louise Coger Secretary: Elizabeth Nolen Parliamentarian: Mary Ann Neighbors JR. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Aim: To train future teachers. President: Sandra Heard Parliamentarian: Charlotte Stevens Vice-president: Lynda Hebson Historian: Harriet Hayes Secretary: Glenda Price Reporter: Elizabeth Petrey Treasurer: Gwen Stewart Hl-Y CLUB Aim: To create, maintain, and extend through the school and community high standards of Christian character. President: Bill Fain Reporter: Curtis Benton Vice-president: Ronnie Florine Chaplain: Jimmy Spann Secretary-treasurer: Jimmy Wilder KEY CLUB Aim: To develop leadership and to render service to the school and community. President: Jimmy Spann Treasurer: Joe Curvin Vice-president: Billy Paul Austin Sergeant-at-arms: Bobby Chapman Secretaary: Tommy Hagan Chaplain: Ronnie Florine LETTER CLUB Aim: To recognize outstanding athletes and encourage good sportsmanship. President: Curtis Benton Secretary: Tommy Hagan Vice-president: Joe Curvin PUBLICATIONS STAFF Aitn: To promote clear, unbiased thinking in student writing and encourage students to enter the field of professional journalism. Editor: Eleanor Cameron Business manager: Dianne Hill Assistant editor: Karen Reese Assistant business manager: John Simpson MATH CLUB Aim: To promote interest in math among high-school students and to enrich the high school program of math. President: Ray Horton Treasurer: Barbara Wilbanks Vice-president: J. L. Grant Reporter: Ouida Kennedy Secretary: Cay Duck SCIENCE CLUB Aim: To encourage interest in the field of science. President: Jimmy Spann Treasurer: Louise Westbrook Vice-president: Gay Duck Reporter: Dibba Fox Secretary: Pam Duncan SPANISH CLUB Aim: To stimulate an interest in the Spanish language and in the culture and customs of our neighbors in Central and South America. President: Barbara Wilbanks Treasurer: Amy Blankenship Vice-president: Ann Moeling Program chairman: Amelia Wilbanks Secretary: Judy Stephens Student Council Aim: To promote interest in all school activities. President: Bobby Chapman Secretary: Charlotte Stevens Vice-president: Eugene Reynolds i Freshman Maid - Martha Bass mm ALABAMA Best All Round— Mary Ann Neighbors Bobby Chapman Best Dressed— Sheila Speaks and Joe Curvin Most Likely To Succeed— Barbara Wilbanks and B. B. Sellers Friendliest— Cay Duck and Curtis Benton Most Representative B Juniors— | Harry Hayes and g Marsha Griffin £ mmmmM Barbara Wilbanks Sweethearts: Charlotte Riley— Key Club Dianne Hill—FFA Recipe j or 3) ’reamd From the shelf of Life We each now take a book And gently dust the cover off. Now to take a look; There on yellowed pages From many years ago We'll read aloud the secret— The Recipe for Dreams we'll know. It calls for one true cup of Beauty And several measures of Love; Mix well Loyalty by the spoonful With gifts we've been given from above; Cook well until all is done With the rosy cheeks of Youth, And you'll have the Recipe of Dreams, And you'll have the Recipe of Called Wisdom, Beauty, and Truth. —Ann Martin, ECHO Poet A recipe for dreams . . . . patriotism The 1961 Homecoming Queen, Carolyn Carlisle, crowned Cay Duck in a surprise ceremony at Jim Pearson Field Homecoming Float (center): Margaret Adams—Freshman Maid; Juliette Grimsley—Sophomore Maid; Nancy Prather—Junior Maid, and Mary Ann Neighbors, Cay Duck, Myra Harry, and Jane Caldwell—Senior Maids and Queen — Home (upper left) Coach recognized graduating players for outstanding sportsmanship. (upper right) Sponsors—Anita Gordon and Sally Chapman. coming — (center) The band led the homecoming parade. (lower left) Bonfire flames lighted pep rally. (lower right) Cheerleader float BRHS vs. ROANOKE The BRHS Wildcats opened their 1962 season against the Roanoke Tigers at Jim Pearson Field on Setpember 14. BRHS pushed across two first-half touchdowns, and Roanpke scored one. The two teams battled through a scoreless second half, and BRHS won its opener, 14-6. BRHS vs. WETUMPKA On Friday, September 21, the Wildcats traveled to Wetumpka to do battle with the Indians. The Wildcats powered over the Indians with four touchdowns and two extra points. When the final gun sounded, the Wildcats were still undefeated after having scalped the Indians, 26-0. BRHS vs. LANETT The Wildcats first met defeat on September 28. After an extremely hard-fought game against one of the better teams in the state, the ’Cats were finally beaten by a score of 14-7. BRHS vs. OPELIKA On October 5 the BRHS Wildcats journed to Opelika to pull the Bulldogs’ teeth. After a wild-scoring game by both teams, the final score stood at a very unusual 20-20 tie. BRHS vs. SYLACAUGA Back home after three games, the Wildcats welcomed the Sylacauga Aggies to their den. The ’Cats, seeking revenge against a team that had tied and beaten them in two successive years, came at the Aggies hot and heavy. When the smoke cleared, the Wildcats had taken the Aggies, 27-7. BRHS vs. AUBURN Seeking their fourth victory in six games, the 'Cats took on the Tigers of Auburn on October 19. In one of their best games of the season, the Wildcats stopped Auburn completely and rolled to a 19-0 victory. BRHS vs. VALLEY The Wildcats went upset-hunting to Valley on October 26 to play the Rams. Valley, who had a truly great team, had other ideas. The Rams rolled goalward time after time and ripped the ’Cats 39-0. BRHS vs. B. B. COMER BRHS had its Homecoming on November 2. The Wildcats had a football feast the same night. The 'Cats, very inspired, took the Sylacauga team by a score of 33-13. BRHS vs. DADEVILLE The Wildcats again won the Seller’s Trophy on November 9, but they had to fight a very fine Dadeville team down to the wire. All of the scoring took place in the first half, but the battling continued throughout the game. Final score: BRHS—7 Dadeville—6. BRHS vs. TALLASSEE The BRHS Wildcats closed out their 1962 campaign at Tallassee on November 16. They closed it out in high style, for the surge of white-shirted Wildcats could not be halted, and they rolled on to their seventh victory in ten games by a very convincing 41-7 score. Cheerleaders (Foreground) Diane Sherrill, Anita Cordon. (Back) Jane Sellers, Julia Keel, Wanda Hicks, Janet Price, Nancy Holley few Varsity Wildcats (First row)—Charles Duck, James Walker, Jim Chapman, jimmy Hayes, Ronald Williams, John Tapley, Frank Forbus. Butch Irvin, Emmett Funderburk, Terry Phillips, (second row)—Ralph Jackson, Coley Smith, Larry Kelly, Steve Crowe, Freddie Shockley, Charles Hammond, Phil Easterwood, Clarence McMillan, Terry Fuller, Othell McCain, Mike Davis, Mike Sheheane. (third row)—Coach Woodard, Johnny Yates, Jerry Ray, Pete Cala-bro, Harry Hayes, Jerry Cleveland, Phil Tankersley, Lynn Peters, Rod Jordan, Roger Burkhalter, Terry Butler, Coach Noland, (fourth row)—Roger Thomas, Tommy Tagan, B. B. Sellers, Bobby Chapman, Franklin Forbus, Larry Bolt, Bennett Massey, Jimmy Spann, Joe Curvin, Curtis Benton, Joe Foshee, Tony Wendling, Walls Meigs. BRHS—14 BRHS—26 BRHS—7 BRHS—20 BRHS—27 Schedule: Roanoke—6 Wetumpka—0 Lanett—14 Opelika—20 Sylacauga—7 BRHS—19 BRHS— 0 BRHS—33 BRHS— 7 BRHS—41 Auburn—0 Valley—39 B. B. Comer—13 Dadeville—6 Tallassee—7 Freshman Wildcats (Foreground)—Martin Evans, Bob Coley, (first row)—Danny Bailey, Cary Robertson, Ed Meigs. Robert Wilbanks, Fred Walker, Sealy Wilbanks, Carey Owen, Brad Stephens, L. D. Benton, Cary Tapley, jimmy Bunn, Billy Bullard. Randall Thomas, (second row)—Coach Lee, John Nolen, Randy King, Danny Blanks, Richard Argo, Larry Tassman, James Wallace, William Stephens, James Nolls, Mike Kelley, Steve Smith, Mike Hodge, Jimmy Mann. Schedule: BRHS _ 41 BRHS _ 7 BRHS—28 BRHS 35 BRHS—20 BRHS .26 Roanoke__0 Auburn__7 Valley—7 Opelika__13 Sylacauga —0 Lanett -_0 BRHS defenders hold their ground Wrong man, Curtis! Massey sprints goal ward B. scores! Bolt, Wendling, and Ray pursue opponent Tankersley passes ran Toliver Woodard, varsity coach, and Ted Spears, freshman coach VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: (left to right) Curtis Benton, Rod Jordan, Billy Paul Austin, Wayne Skinner, Tommy Farmer, Othel McCain, Steve Crowde, Wayne Rape, Gerald Carmichael, Phil Tankersley, Jimmy Freeman, Bobby Scott, Mike Sanders Basketball From November 30, 1962, until March 2, 1963, enthusiasm for wintertime’s favorite sport ran high. Student support encouraged the cagers to achieve one of the most successful seasons in the school's history B TEAM BASKETBALL: (left to right) Mike Whetstone, Coley Smith, Phil Jackson, James Leonard, Mickey Jackson, Charles Hammond, Butch Irvin, Kenny. McGill, Ralph Jackson. FRESHMEN TEAM: (first row) Ikie Abrams, James Reeves, Jimmy Hayes, Joe Garret, Pedo Slagle, Jimmy Whatley, Skipper Worthy, Bill Fairchild. (second row) Billy Wall, Leonard Riley, David Hagan, Richard McCullough, Don Keel, James Walls, Ronnie Fuller, William Stevens, Randall Thomas, Wade Baker, John Bailey Wrestling at BRHS For four straight years the BRHS Wrestling Team has won the state championship, and for two straight years the matmen have won the Interstate (Ala.-Ga.) Championship. During the seven years of wrestling under the direction of Coach Lee, the Benjamin Russell High School has attained two third places, one second place, and four first places. In 1956, this school's first year in the new sport, the Wildcats gained a third place title in the state; then the next year Coach Lee clamped down on the “second best” team and turned it into a champion. During he '59 season, Lee’s Wlidcats lost only one match. This was a slim loss for Benjamin Russell, and has been the only defeat for the Wildcats in the last four years. There has been but one team coming close to beating the Wildcats since then, that being Enterprise. The score was 20 to 19. The years '60 and '61 saw the Wildcats with almost identical teams. The Wildcats in 1960 had an all junior-sophomore team which took the state title by a large margin. When these boys became seniors in '61, they repeated their previous year’s record by taking the state crown again by a large margin. Starting the year of '62, Coach Lee was unsure of his team, but as the season progressed the spirit and determination of the boys showed they were set on taking the state championship again. Coach Lee turned them into the champions that they wanted to be. As the wrestling years have rolled by, Coach Lee has produced twenty eight individual state champions, but some of these boys holding the championship honor as many times as three years in a row. As anyone can see, the records that Coach Lee has obtained will be hard to match. Wrestling Alabama State Champions—1958-59; 1959-60; 1960-61; 1961-62 Alabama-Georgia Champions—1960-61; 1961-62 (Left) Coach Charles Lee and Joe Foshee, captain Wrestling Team FIRST ROW: Larry Bolt, Jimmy Spann, Tony Wendling, Freddy Shockley, B. B. Sellers, Jerry Cleveland, Joe Foshee, Walls Meigs, Mike Davis, Tommy Lassman, Tommy Green. SECOND ROW: Steve Wilson, Jack Sharp, Clarence McMillan, Larry Lassman, Jimmy Graham, Mike Sheheane, Phil Easterwood, Jerry Ogletree, Jimmy Hayes, L. D. Benton, Edward Jordan, Robert Wilbanks, Steve Davis. THIRDROW: Terry Phillips, Hugh Riley, Emmett Funderburke, Frank Forbus, Terry Fuller, DeWitt Stearns, Carey Owen, Fred Walker, George Hobson, Schyler Spates. FOURTH ROW: Fred Thompson. Cary Tapley, Danny Bailey, Ed Meigs, John Smith, Jimmy Bunn, Gerald Edwards, Brad Stephens VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM: Larry Bolt, jimmy Spann, Tony Wencfling, Freddy Shock-ley, B. B. Sellers, Jerry Cleveland, joe Foshee, Walls Meigs, Mike Davis, Tommy Lassman, Tommy Green, Coach Lee Wrestling B TEAM WRESTLING: Steve Wilson, Jack Sharp, Clarence McMillan, Larry Lassman, Jimmy Graham, Phil Easterwood, James Ogletree. Jimmy Tayes, Edward Jordan, L. D Benton, Robert Wilbanks, Steve Davis, Jimmy Mann TRAMPOLINE TEAM: Ricky Watson, Thomas Lassman, William Abbett, Wendell Boos, David Walker TENNIS TEAM: Sue Phillips. Betty Tankersley, june Ellen Dark, Barbara Gunn, Cherry Thompson, Jan Robert son, Mary Brantley Thompson, Brenda Pike, Jennie Lamborne, Nancy Taunton, Mrs. Young L E T T E R C L U B LETTER CLUB (first row)—Joe Foshee, Tommy Hagan. Harry Hayes. Walls Meigs. Bennett Massey, Bobby Chapman, Bobby Scott, Curtis Benton, Joe Curvin. (second row)—Franklin Forbus, Larry Bolt, Tony Wending, Terry Butler, Phil Tankersley, B. B. Sellers, Forrest Tate, Jimmy Spann, Coach Noland SWIMMING TEAM: (first row)—Jim Chapman, Lock Hunter, Becky Boone, ond row)—Larkin Radney, David Wolsoncroft, Harold Crout, Claudia Wendell Boos, Steve Sellers , Emily Walker, Jerry Moore, (sec-Headley, Jimmy Dean, Ross Gill, Reunion Party for Class of 1963 On June 1, 1973, a reunion party was held at the new Country Club at Alexander City, Alabama, in honor of the BRHS Senior Class of 1963. As society reporter for the town’s newspaper, I attended, not only to see my old classmates but to get a story. As I drove up to the parking lot of the splendid new building designed by Eleanor Cameron, I saw a group of men gathered around a fabulous 1973 sports car. Recognizing former classmates, I went over. I was surprised to learn that Buddy Moore. Ronald Brown, and Kenneth Price were the designers of this marvelous car. Also in the group were Rayford Keel, Jimmy McCrady and Lonnie Hutcherson, special mechanics for the Pontiac division. Donald McClellan, owner of a string of service stations, told me that he was the proud owner of the car. Entering the Club. I was greeted by B. B. Sellers, the mayor of Alexander City, and Janet Price, owner and hostess of the Country Club. B. B. led me to the banquet room and over to the table of honor. There I chatted with Ray Horton, President of the United States, and the First Lady, the former Jewel Dean Mason. I noticed that Jimmy Blankenship and Eddie Cannon, policemen of Alexander City, were serving as bodyguards for the President. Also among the honorees were Jimmy Spann, Attorney General of the United States; Kent Riddle, the Secretary of Agriculture, and Lynn Forbus, present principal of BRHS. Talking with the First Lady, I discovered that other former classmates were also government officials—Earl Smith, the Secretary of War; Bobby Scott, Secretary of State; Charlotte Riley, Ambassador to Cuba; and Sheila Speaks, the official flagmaker of the United States. Talking further with B. B., I found that four city officials had been recently elected by his cabinet. These were Charles Brown, Director of Public Safety; Laura Caston, City Treasurer; Bennett Massey, head of the Sanitation Department, and Ronnie Turner, the Commissioner of Prevention of Cruelty to Wayward Cats and Dogs. Hearing loud laughter, I went over to a large crowd and saw Bobby Chapman, chief obstetrician at Russell Hospital, talking with many former BRHS football players. In the group were Tony Wendling, manufacturer of Bone Dog Biscuits; Larry Bolt, president of Bolt’s Factory; Walls Meigs, owner of Walls’ Paper Company; Joe Curvin, star quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, and Franklin Forbus, professor of economics at Yale. They were recalling the exciting football games back in 1962. Overhearing someone discussing acting, I turned around and saw many TV stars. Rushing over, I greeted Beverly Hill, star of Beverly Hillbillies;’’ Cale Neighbors, Dr. Kildare’s nurse; Jesse Speaks, star of Jesse Speaks;’’ Ozzie Osburn and Harriet Hales, stars of Ozzie and Marriet, and Billy Futral, the emcee of the TV program,, Keep Talking.’’ They told me that Sandra Estes, Hollwood movie queen, was unable to attend, for she was making a movie with Warren Beatty. I also recognized in the group some well-known TV com-mercialists. They included Frances Latimer, the Tetley Tea Taster; Ceorge Mason, who acts as Speedy Alka-Seltzer;’’ Karyl Julian, a Crest Tooth Paste Tester, and Barbara Wilbanks, who smiles for tooth paste commercials. As I mingled with the crowd, I saw many of the present teachers, educators, and students. Included were Gail Bonner, English teacher at BRHS; Margaret Forbus, typing instructor at BRHS; Donnie Daniel, principal at at Russell School, and his secretary, Rowena Bentley, and Gil Cash, truant officer for BRHS. The Dean of Women for Auburn, Susan Heard, and the Dean of Women for Alabama. Louise Westbrook, were discussing education with Cerald Stearns, professor of history at Wadley Tech, and J. L. Grant,a graduate student at Oxford University. I was very glad that so many of my classmates had become interested in education. Looking suddenly toward the door, I saw Clenda Forbus. a former Miss America,” enter with a comical-looking group. Juliet Barnes, clown of Barnum Bailey Circus, was dressed in her clown costume. Ann Martin, a genuine beatnik, was dressed in the current beatnik style and was spouting poetry to Gayle Kennedy, owner of a world famous pizza parlor, and William Abbett, the tramp of 1973. Listening with a smile of amusement were Sandra Breed, world famous author, Anita Powell, photographer for Life, and Yvonne Cullars, a famous archaelogist. Juliet told me that two other former BRHS students were with Barnum Bailey Circus. They were Brenda Gregg, a bareback rider, and Patsy Gaither, the world’s tallest midget. Swinging my eyes around, I suddenly saw an awesome figure. I soon recognized Denny Jones, the current Mr. America. How the girls were swooning. He was talking with Jimmy Denham, heavyweight champion of the world; Alfred Riley, Olympic track star; Aaron Shaddix, drag strip ace, and Billy Watson, the men’s world champion tiddly-wink player. Later at the dinner table, I sat down between Tommy Thompson, a missionary to Siberia, and Forrest Tate, president of the Woodmen of the world. Across the table were Curtis Benton, monkey scientist at Cape Canaveral, and his assistants, Louise Coger and Virginia Love. They were discussing the current space project with Betty Coan, designer of space clothing, and Brenda Magouryk, the first woman astronaut. I overheard Brenda say that Myra Harry was now a major-general in the Air Force, and that Joan Adcox was an airline stewardess. Then came the pre-dinner speeches. The speakers. The speakers were introduced by Bill Fain, America’s No. 1 disc jockey, and Robert Smith, sports announcer for NBC. The first speaker was Gregory Robertson, the governor of Alabama. Following the governor was Ouida Kennedy, a missionary to the Belgium Congo. It seems that she had discovered there a professional wrestler named Joe Foshee. Ouida was followed by Ronald James, editor of the Progressive Farmer. After Ronald has given us a stirring account of crop planting, the last speaker, Harold Crout, world famous chiropractor, was introduced. After the speakers, the group was entertained by Linda Brewer, a concert pianist. Following was a modern dance given by Jane Caldwell and Cay Duck, famous New York dancers. Mary Ann Neighbors, renounced comic, concluded the entertainment with jokes concerning her goose farm. By that time everyone had finished dinner and a huge cake was brought out to commemorate our reunion. I was told that the cake had been baked by Martha Towns, manager of the bakery at the Piggly Wiggly, now owned by Freddie McCain and Dale Anderson. Eager to get a closer look at the cake, I rushed forward and bumped into A. J. Price and Wendell Boos. A. J. told me that he now manufactured frozen band-aids for cold cuts. Laughing, Wendell told me that he was president of the Crybaby Tissue Company. Hearing our laughter. Mike Washburn, Bobby Brewer, and Jim Wilder joined us. I laughed even harder when Mike said that he was the manufacturer of Wash washing machines. Bobby had just become editor of Playboy magazine and was very excited over the forthcoming issue. Rather sadly. Jim stated that he was selling hot dogs at Wind Creek Park. At the sudden sound of music, I glanced over at the bandstand. Who should be leading the orchestra but Ronnie Florine, director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra! After dancing with Billy Paul Austin, captain of the Boston Celtics; Ronald Claunch, president of Crunch Candy Company, and Claud Culberson, owner of the Horseshoe Bend Motel, I retired to the sidelines to gather more news. Seeing a group of former women classmates, I went over and asked how they were. I was told that Linda Reeves. Barbara Allredge. Clenda Lankford and Peggy Prince had been elected Mrs. Homemakers of America. I then saw Linda Anthony, a famous New York hair stylist, and her assistant, Linda Hutcherson. Modeling their latest hair creations were Susan Price, Julia Strickland, and Joyce Smith, New York fashion models. Nancy Taunton, a wig manufacturer, spoke up and said that Enda Earl Woodfin and Betty Kilgore were her wig models. I couldn’t believe that they were wearing wigs. Others in the group included Charlotte McCain, manufacturer of Vo.lkswagens; Betty Harry, manufacturer of lawn-mowers, and Patsy Peppers, owner of a string of Dairy Queens. Everyone was suddenly watching the dance floor as Tommy Hagan, chief lifeguard at Wind Creek Park, and Nancy Holley, the National Skiing Champion of 1927, exhibited the latest dance craze, the Scrambler. I was much surprised to learn that John Simpson, the current number one rock ’n’ roll star, had introduced the Scrambler. As the dance ended. I found myself caught up in a business discussion. Karen Reese, manufacturer of Reese Buttercups; Beverly Veazey, manufacturer of Kosher Charcoaled Pickled Sows Ears, and Pam Duncan, owner of Dairyland Farms, were telling Leon Northington, president of Northern Paper Company. Benny Kitchens, owner of the Dairy Creem, and Charles McCanus, manufacturer of vitality pills for lazy people. Benny McLeod, who runs the local funeral home, said that his business was dead. With that morbid note, I left that group and moved to another one. Here I chatted with Robbie Scott, the win of the Year, and Elizabeth Nolen, who had just won the Kentucky Derby on a horse named Too Late, owned by the famous horsebreeders. Darlene Wilson and Joyce Blenkship. Too, I saw jamar Kilgore and Robert Taunton, race drivers, who had both won the Indianapolis 500 Race. Joining us were Sue Phillips and Martha Bryant, world tennis champions. I felt proud that BRHS has produced so many notables in the field of sports. At two o’clock, the reunion party ended, and I prepared to leave. While going to the door, I was met by Ronnie Walters, a wealthy pharmacist. He laughed and said that I had not yet talked to him. I apologized and asked how he was doing. He explained that he, Jimmy Shaw, and Ceorge Hardwick had developed a pill to relieve colds and headaches from hangovers. He said that they were also developing an instant martini mix, complete with the olives. I shook my head and went to my car. As I drove away, I had a feeling of pride for the achievement and success of my classmates. Too, I had gotten a very complete story for the newspaper. —Charlotte Niblett, Prophet Committee members: Mike Washburn Bobby Brewer Elizabeth Nolen Ann Martin Sheila Speaks Joyce Dobbs (upper left) He chickened out! (center) Joe, Tony, and Joyce-Chaucer, 1963 Style, (lower left) I hope she washed her hands. (upper right) Our Mr. Bones. (lower right) Who is fooling whom? (upper left) Won’t Sheila give you any coke? (upper right) And as I was telling her . . . (center) Wait, boys, let Scott Brothers build it! (lower right) I've been framed! (lower left) The Three Stooges! ATHLETIC UNIFORMS FOOTBALL BASEBALL SOFTBALL WRESTLING GOLF BASKETBALL TENNIS SWIMMING GYM TRACK SOCCER RUSSELL SOUTHERN COMPANY DIVISION OF RUSSELL MILLS ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA C onr rutiifationi, j from Vagabond Coach Manufacturing Co. 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