Russell High School - Pointer Yearbook (East Point, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1940 volume:

rr SOCIETY East Point, Georgia htrp:llww.eastpoinths.orgl ,w Hf WWWW. A w Wamm , ?.xzhmy xv Arrr b Ed LILLIAN WARNER tor . and . . MARTHA ANN YARBROUGH iness Manager Bus 7gijmzbt 2f; , .k 0F Russell High School, East Point, Georgia,takes pleasure in presenting you a glimpse into the daily activities in the Form of FOREWORD A faithful and true friend is a living treasure. These words apply alike to the individual and t0 the institution. If, within the pages that follow, the reader finds old memories revived and friendships made more enduring, the 194.0 Pointer will have fulfilled its purpose. . . . . . . . . and DEDICATION to ROY DRUKENMILLER Ph.B., M.A., for his ability, honesty, good judg- ment, willingness to use his talents in promoting the best interest of the school; his work as head of the Science Department and as Band Director have won for him our whole-hearted commendation. In grateful appreciation we dedicate this volume of the Russell Pointer. CONTENTS l O 615565 thamzatcons aqm etics Q Wzlztmy Q gJeathes The PRINCIPAL Democracy is the American way of living. It has made possible the educational oppor- tunities which have been your good fortune t thus far. As superintendent of the Fulton County h Schools, I sincerely congratulate you, the ' graduating class of Russell High School, upon your present achievements. y So live that your good name shall reflect honor upon your school and upon the demo- :ratic processes of government to which you owe the fact that you are a high school graduate. Jere A. Wells, Superintendent V As present and future citizens may I remind you that you cannot separate your citizenship from the rest of your life. If you are gen- erous, kindly, and intelligent, your life adds sweetness and light. If you are contentious, dishonest in your thinking, and indifferent to the welfare of others, these qualities will degrade public and private life. The world today needs you at your best. Sincerely, Knox Walker The F ACULTY of The associations between faculty members and students have been happy and harmonious during the four years that you of the graduating class have been enrolled in Russell High School. As you go out from the school to widen the scope of your activities, it is the sincere wish of the faculty that your every efforl may be crowned with happiness and success. May you heed theladmonition of Longfellow: Let us lhen be up and doing W ith a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. Paul D. West. a; :9 . M-Awwux RUSSELL HIGH FA CULTY y W SENIOR CLASS In September7 1936, we were happy that the dreams of seven long years were realized, and we were Freshmen of Russell High School. The many difficulties which we first encountered were soon over7 and we began to enjoy the many' activities of our new Alma Mater. It was in our fresh- man year that the Manual Arts Building was opened for classes, making it possible to get practical training in woodwork, mechanical drawing, and other related fields. When we were Sophomores, we naturally made more progress in the various activities of Russell. In our Junior year the Diversified Cooperative Training Course, provid- ing an opportunity for boys and girls to gain practical experience in some Worthwhile occupation or trade while completing their high school work, was begun. We travel this, our Senior year, with a mingled feeling of pride and regretepride, that we have achieved knewledge to help us on our way; regret, that our last milestone in high school will soon be passed. As we leave, we carry with us precious memories of four happy years among our friends of the faculty and student body at Russell. BARBARA DANIELS. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer ROBERT BRYANT DAVID MORRIS ABLE NORTON JAMES BARRON The 1940 JOHN HENRY ADAMS Uohnnyh ' . Tate tried to conceal him by naming him hAdaIrEs Journalism Club, Library Staff! Band '37, 38. '39, 40. WILLIAM O. ADERHOLD hShortyi I speak to thee in friendship's name.h N. C. 0, Club. REEVES AKIN 'hBorn with the gift of laughterf7 Aviation Club, Hi-Y Club, D. C. T. Club Library Staff, Rifle Team. WILLIE FLORENCE ALDREDGE HVilliH 'hGood humor may he said to be one of the very best articles of dress? Home Economics Cluh, Glee Club, Spgnish Club, Wildcat Staff. WALTER O'NEAL ALLANSON You may relish him more in the solrli1,-r than in the scholar. Officers Cluh, MARTHA ANDREWS N am queen of courtesy, Dramatic Club WARCARET AVANS hhShe has brown hair and speaks small likv 21 woman. Commercial Chlh, Library Slaff NELLIE JOSEPHINE BAGWELL INt-Hl hI live in tho Crowds of Jnllity. Hrme annmivs Cluh ANNE IRENE EAKER hThe choicest things of life come small. Campfire Girls, Glee Cluh. Spanish Club, Wildcat Stuff. C. V. M, Cluh. Bowling Team. Tennis Chxh. ETHEL JO BAKER hKitH Diligence is the Mother of good fnrtune.u Personality Club. SENIOR CLASS J6 HDIH T'IHSSHH SENIOR CLASS 0 1940 The of RUSSELL HIGH STEWART BARRETT HNot too serious not too gay just happy in my own way? Hi-Y Club. JAMES BARRON Uim A handsome, well-dressed gentleman? Officer of HLY Club 37, 38, '39, ,40, Wildcat Staff, Officer of Senior Class, Bowling Team 38, 39. SARA DAWSON BATEMAN Sissw uAnd heaven,s soft blue in her eyed was seen. Journalism Club, Latin Club, Wildcat Staff 38, 39, Tennis Club, C. V. M. Club, Annual Staff, Spanish Club '39, 40. LOUIE BELL uLook thou not down but up?' CHARDOTTE EVELYN BENNETT SquirU A witty woman is a treasure? C. V: M. Club, Dramatic Club. MARY BENNETT mlondia Grace and good disposition attend ladyship,y Personality Club. RHEBIE BLACK nShe's happy, jolly, full of pep. Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Red Cross. EUGENE KELLY BLACKSTONE This sort of thing takes a great deal of training? Band 39, 5110, Red Cross, Hi.Y Club, N. C. 0. Club, N. R. A. Club, Track Team Manager. HARRISON BLAKE Mfhe Man at arms is the only Man? Officers Club, N. C. 0. Club, Hi-Y Club, Glee Club, Captain of Bowling Team, BOONE BYRON BOGGS DanieD joking and humor are pleasant. Officers Club, Rifle Team. The 1940 BETTY SUE BOOTH hNothing was ever achieved without enthusiasmf, Glee Club '37, 38, Red Cross, Wildcat Staff, Camp Fire Girls, President C. V. M., Cafeteria Staff, Spanish Club, Tennis Club. ROBERT WOOD BOWEN hBohbW HTo love the game beyond the prize? Basketball Team 37, ,38, 139, Football Team '37, 38, ,39' '40 H 1. 5 a x x I . h Vh . OLlN BUNK BOYb 03mm 3 h' HHe is a soldier fit to stand by Caesarf, f x, Glee Club, President of Tennis Club, Hi-Y Club 37, 40, h N. C. 0. Club ,38, 39, Officers Club, Military Council, Latin Club, Co-Captain Bowling Team. JAMES LEONARD BROOKS hButchh shAh! thlat a delight to be a captain. Tennis Club, N. C. 0. Club, Officers Club, Football Team, Track Team, Hi-Y Club. .I. R. BROWN ILong Rangen hhA base basketball player. hlsketball Team ,37. '38. '39. 40, Track Team ,440. RUTH ELIZABETH, BROWN The splendid adornment of her hair. Home Economics Club. DORIS AUDRY BRYAN tDoU hLove is a beautiful dream. Girls ReserveLTennis Club, Glee Club, Wildcat Staff. MORRIS AUDBEY BRYAN tDoctoH UA moral, sensible and well bred man. Tennis Club, Hi-Y Club, Wildcat Staff. DORIS GERALDINE BRYANT HWith sweetness fresh as any rosel' Home Economics Club, C. V. M. Club. HAZEL ELIZABETH BRYANT U-Iadiw ult is good to lengthen to the last a sunny moodW Home Economics Club, President of Personality Club, Captain of Basketball Team, Civics Club, Red Cross, Honor Society, Basketball Team. SENIOR CLASS JO HDIH 113$an SENIOR CLASS 0 1940 The of RUSSELL HIGH ROBERT EUGENE BRYANT tliabbitlx; Tame cnmc-s only when deserved. Hi-Y Club, D. C. T. Club, President of Junior Class, Prvsident of Senior Class, President of Honor Society, Chairman of Senior Ring Committee. HAROLD HENRY BUCK Wusic, my rampart, my only one? Red Cross, N. R. A., Hand. BILLY XVILHAM BUOCH LVIr. BJ While there's life thertVS hope. Tennis Club. CHARLES THOMAS BURCH yBuIcM The world for me is 2103 . Football Team, Basketball Team, Latin Club, Chm Club, Dramatic Club. WILLIAM HENRY BURSON yllmmr lies in honest mil. VIVIAN MARCUERITE BURT Uroolsid Tho rcd-gold of her streaming hair. H'nnis Club '37, '38, '39, ,40, C. V. M. Club, Baskmhan Tealm Candid Camera Club. CHARLES MAX BUTLER nGentleman is written on his brow. HLY Club, Glee Club, N. C. 0. Club, OffiL-vrs Club, Bowling: Team. RAYMOND BUTLER IRHH What a delight to ho a soldier. Officers Club. MARK NEWTON CALDWELL Be merry, if you are wiscf, Aviation Chlh. FRANK CAMP ndmpy They know enough who know how 10 learn. D. C. T. Club. The 1940 GERALDINE FRANCES CANARY tDeant hWe must enjoy the world,, Campfire Girls, Cafeteria Staff. FRANK L. CANAFAX HWit is a shining quality. Tennis Club, N. R. A. Club, N. C. 0. Club, Rifle Team, Hi-Y Club, Officers Club. ELSIE CARMICHAEL hHer eyes blue depths are lifted with love and friendship. Spanish Club, Honor Society, C. V. M. Club, Glee Club, Campfire Girls, Drum Majorcttc, R. O, T. C. Sponsor. ELIZABETH VIRGINIA CARROLL tLizt NAnd she is as fair as the rose in May. Campfire Girls, Red Cross ,37, ,38, Glee Club '38, ,39, 'C. V. M. Club, Tennis Club. JEWEL MAE CARTER tJudyt hThou art a hJewel'. Personality Club '39, '40. WILLIAM JULIAN CARTER He feels that half the joy is in the rathy Truck Team '37, ,38, 39, '40, Cross Country Team '38, '39, '40, D. C. T. Club, Hi-Y Club, N. C. 0. Club. SARAH LOUISE CASH tBoot hAnd yonder sits a maiden and she combs her golden Hair. Dramatic Club, Glee Club ,38, y39, Tennis Club 39, '40, Spanish Club ,39, ,40, C. V. M. Cluh, Honor Society, Tennis Squad! Class Editor of Pointer, R. 0. T, C. Sponsor, Secretary of Candid Camera Club. EGBERT CHAMBERS hPleasure before business. HUGH WALLACE CHEEK uI.,ook not too high, lest a chip fall into your eyef Honor Society, Latin Club 37, 38, Glee Club 758, '39, Red Cross 37, ,38, 39, VLO, Editorial Staff of Wildcat '39, '40, Business Manager of Wildcat, Spanish Club 39, '40, Tennis Club, Officers Club, Military Editor of Pointer, President of ' Candid Camera Club, Hi-Y Club. PAUL COCHRAN tPollyt hThe Courageous captain of compliments? Football '37, ,40, Officers Club, Wildcat Staff, N. C. 0. ' Club, D, C. T. Club. SENIOR CLASS 0 ' I'IEISSHH JO 12K. 5 H HDi SENIOR CLASS ' 1940 The of RUSSELL HIGH DORIS GRACE COLEMAN UfoolM T's a good thing to laugh at any rate. Wildcat Staff, Library Slaff ,38, 39. MARY EVELYN COOKE Shc is a maid fair and wise andy indeed the glass when- in the noble youth did dress themselves.H Spanish Club ,39, '40, Club Editor of Pointer, Latin Club. JOHN EDWARD COTTONGIM ,C0t10n hHe's very knowingf, N. R. A. Club Vice-President of Honor Society, Tennis Team, Officers Club, Military Council. JEAN DOUGLAS COUCH, JR. Uiutcln Like Douglas conquer, or like Douglas die. Band '37, 38V ,39, 40, Music Club, Glee Club, Hi-Y Club, Track Team, N. C. 0. Club, Cross Country Team, Rerl Cross. EDITH CRAFT HKnowledge comes but wisdom lingers. Honor SnciI-ly, C. V. M. Club. H JERRY CRONIN HQusz HThose move easiest who have learned to dance. Spanish Club, N. C. 0. Club, Band. JOYCE WILKINS CROWDER Uuicim True dignity abides with her alone. Personality Club, Honor Society, Spanish Club, Pointer Staff. BARBARA JANE DANIELS Nothing is impossible to a willing hearty Current Events Club, Latin Club, Personality Club, Secretary of Honor Society. LOLA WINONA DAVIS 1LBlondim hGolden hair like streaming sunlight? Home Economics Club, Latin Club, Spanish Club, Wildcat Staff, Cafeteria, Business Staff of Annual. JACK DE VORE tJackiM uAll things are shaves to intelligence. Honor Society, CirCulation Manager of Pointer, Wildcat Staff, President of Latin Club Hi-Y Club, N. R. A. Club. N. C .0. Club, Glee Club, Basketball Team. The 1940 SENIOR CLASS 6 JO RUFUS DODD iTinkl lgWhat is to be, will be. BRADFORD CHESTER DRIGGERS lDriggl lEvery person is a bundle of possibilities. WILLIAM LLOYD DUNN lBillyl llLive for today. D. C. T. Club. MARGIE DORIS EATON NA good laugh is sunshine in school? Home Economics Club, Latin Club, Spanish Club 39, W10, Personality Club, Wildcat Staff, Candid Camera Club. HDIH 'I'IEISSHH DORIS EMILY EDWARDS I would help others out of a fellow feeling. Journalism Club, C. V. M. Club. n EDNA LORENE ELLIOTT lBlondiel .lller hair is not more sunny than her heart? Glee Club, Home Economics Club. ELSIE ROSEBERRY FACAN llFight, do, or die? Library Staff, Red Cross 38, 39, Personality Club, Wildcat Staff, C. V, M. Club, Candid Camera Club. LOUISE HELEN FARRIBA lLittle-bitl HModesty is the beauty of woman.h Pcrmnality Club. '38, '39. Red Cross, Girls Reserve. Commercial Club, Personality Club, HHer ways are ways of pleasantness. a .3 .X . k .3 SARA FRANCES FINLEY lSariel 31 'iLove is like a rose, the joy of all earth? ' l l Latin Club, lied Cross, Wildcat Staff, Bowling Tcamy . . C. V. M. Club, Circulation Staff of Pointer. d V GEORGIA JEANETTE FORTNER iGee-Geel l L : SENIOR CLASS 0 1940 The of RUSSELL HIGH MARY NELL FAULKNER HA good heart is best Girl Reserve, C, V. M. Club. MARY PAULINE GARVIN Will and intellect are one and the same thing.' Home Economics Club, Business and Editorial Staff of W'ildcat, Red Cross y37, ,40, Latin Club, Spanish Club ,39, '40, Library Staff, Secretary of Honor Society, Senior Editor of Pointer, H, 0. T. C. Spnnsnr. ERNESTJNE FLORENCE GILES tTetldw uA girl of rarest kindfy Home Economics Club, Red Cross, Personality Club. MARTHA MAE GOSSETT kPoogim And beauteous even where beauties most aboundf Home Economics C1010, Red Cross, Personality Chlb, Honnr Society. ARVID EMANUAL GRANATH HSusleri iSilence is wisdom. Aviation Club, N. C. 0. Club. ERMA ARNITA GREENE lNenim hWe are Charmed by nealnessy Home EconomigiS Club, C. V. M. Club, Circulation Stuff nf Pointer, President of Personality Club. HOWARD GRUOVER, JR. HLive and let live? Hi-Y Club, Track Team, Officers Club. CLAUDE OLlN GUNNlN Du PonH Music is the most impressive of all arts. Band 39, '40, Rm! Cross. BILL HAMES HVee Willim hLittle hm loud, and hard to crowd. INEZ HARDIN lNeU 'Nature made her what she is and never made another? Home Economics Club Campfire Girls, Red Cross. The 1940 SENIOR CLASS 0 JAMES HARRIS nNow or Never. SARAH MARJORIE HARDIN iSy Margiei hI have 110 other but a woman's reasonf, Cafeteria, Journalism Club, Spanish Club, Latin Club. C. V. M, Club, Business Staff of Wildcat, Editorial Staff of Wildcat. JOSEPH WILBUR HARPER eri It doesn't pay to worry, things are bound to happen anyhow.H Aviation Club, Red Cross. JAMES MONROE HARRELL tsonnyi hHe doth indeed show some sparks that are like wit. Hi-Y Club, Vice-President of Red Cross, Glee Club, Officers Cluh, Wildcat Staff, Cheer Leader. SI'ARLING JOSEPH HAYNES tSuiU Health and Cheerfulness beset each other. CUELDA MAE HEAVEN hLearning is the eye of the mind. Secretary of Red Cross, Honor Society, President Red Cross, President Personaiily Ciuh, Officer Junior Class. THOMAS OSCAR HERNDON tBlomlyi HHe said little but to the purpose. Hi-Y Club, Glee Club, Track Team. Officers Club, Riflc Team, N. R. A. Club, Military Council. ROGER LEMAH HESTER 1Hefferi HLet every man's hope be within himself. Hi-Y Club, Tennis Club, Officf-rs Club. VViIrlCat Staff. SARAH H l IL 'A gentle voice, a charming mannerfy BEFFY VIRGINIA HOLCOMBE tlieckyi hThere is nothing half so sweet in life as love's young dreamsf Home Economics Club, C. V. M. Club, Wildcat Staff. of SENIOR CLASS 1940 e T RUSSELL HIGH JAMES NATHAN HOLCOMBE UimmiH The ideal of courtesy, wit, and charm. D. C. T. Club, Band. PRESTON LEE HOLLAND A military gent, I see? Officers Club, Golf Team 37, 38, ,39, ,440, Aviation Club. CHAIiLES RAY HORNE Uhhhleg hLive and Learny Library Staff. ALICE. ELIZABETH IRBY U36Hw Good-natured, gentle and sweetf' Campfire Club, Glee Club, Spanish Club, C. V, M. Club. LOUISE JACKSON Herself a fairer flower of surpassing beauty. Journalism Clubz Glee Club, 38, 39, Spanish Club, C. V. M. Club, Business Staff of Pointer. EDWARD MAYS JARRETT 1Juniow Least said soonest mended. N. C. 0. Clilh. CHARLES ROBERT JOHNSON Uiobbw Kindness nobler, even than revengef, Hi-Y Club, Tennis Club, Band, N, R. A. Club. JOE GIDEON JOHNSON, JR. tBaby Dumplim HNever say more than is necessaryy Manager Football Team, Track Team. Cross Country Team, N. C. 0. Club, Athletic Club, Band, MARY ELIZABETH JOHNSON 'Knowledge is the only fountainP Honor Society, Annual Staff, Wildcat Staff, Red Cross, Home Economics Club. ED JONES t'EddiIQ His very foot has music in it. ' Band. The 1940 GLENN WALLACE JONES Happy am I, from care I'm free; why aren't they all ' content like me. Tennis Club; JAMES EDWARD KELLER U'lanH hlf at first you don't succeed try, try again. D. C. T. Club, Tennis Cluthibragy Staff, Aviation Club, JULIUS CLAUDE LARAMORE hBuddyJ nI am the master of my fate.', N. C. 0, Club, Tennis Club, N. R. A. HIRAM DEWEY LESTER yGeneral Butch Cowboy! hI know what pathway leads to popularity. Officers Club, Tennis Club Secretary. ROBERT HARRIS LLOYD tBubhw V hShoot Straight? Rifle Team '37, '38, D. C. T. RICHARD EDWARD LOEHLE lSleepw Music reveals what a poet cannot write.H Officers Club, Football Team, Captain of Band, Vice- President of Junior Class, Tennis Club. GEORGE JEFFREY LYON yBuhbal hOne of those happy souls. Football ,39, '40 Rgd Cross. MARGARET SARA WALTERS yPigy h'We know what we are but know not what we may he. Personality Club '38, 39, NIlLLlCENT MARGUERITE MATHEWS 1Mickeyy HThe secret of success is constancy Io purpose. Red Cross. Latin Club, Library Staff, Honor Society, Campfire Girls. JOHN NORMAN MCANSH His mind, his kingdom. D. C. T. Cluh, Wildcat Staff, x h h . hx SENIOR CLASS 0 JO HDIH ' I'IHSSHH SENIOR CLASS 0 1940 The of RUSSELL HIGH MARIQRIE LORENA MCCOLLUM NA cheerful heart, a cheerful smile, a charm of friendship all the while. Dramatic Club, Campfire Girls. HELEN ADELAIDE McDANIEL wlandiw A Ah, pleasure a pleasant thing. Girls Reserve, Personality Club. SARA EVELYN McGEE HA beautiful head of hair adds glory. Girls Reserve Club ,37, ,38, Latin Club, Spanish Club. MARY VIRGINIA MCGEE Npt a kinder life nor sweeter. Cirls Reserve Club 37, '38, Spanish Club, Latin Club. HERBERT MCKOWN LNCVEI' do anything today that can be put off till tomorrow. EARL EDWARD MEARES ArlD HBaldness is a bulwark. Glee Club, Wildcat Staff. EDWIN FREDRIC MEYER Giddid uLive well today and tomorrow will take care of its self. Hi-Y Club, N.R.A. Club, Glee Club, Annual Staff. WILLIAM CLYDE MILLER Be original. Hi-Y Club ,37, ,38, !39, 1.0, Red Cross. CHARLES MITCHELL Charliw HSee now comes the captain? Vice President of Hi-Y Club, Officers Club, Tennis Club, Glee Club, EZRA BRUCE MOLES Sandw An art is a handcraft in flower? Band, Aviation Club. The 1940 MARY LOIS MOORELAN Kn0wledge is power. Campfire Girls, Latin Club, Honor Society, Wildcat Staff. SELMA KATHERINE MORGAN NPersonal beauty is a great recommendation? Home Economics Club, C. V. M. Club, Red Cross, Officer Personality Club, R. O. T. C. Sponsor. EVELYN GRACE MORRIS tRuU hThe gracious, graceful Grace. Campfire Club, Library Staff7 Personality Club. DAVID MORRIS 'In trailjng clouds of glory do we comef Football Team 37, ,38, '39, V40, Basketball Team ,37, '38, '39, ,40, Golf Team, Vice President of Senior Classy N. C. 0. Club, Officers Club, Rifle Team, Alternate Captain of Football, Capxain of Basketball. BENJAMIN MORRIS kBem 'Everything is sweetened by risk. Football Team, Basketball Team. DOROTHY VIRGINIA MOTE DuH Silence never betrays you. BETTY KATHRYN MURPHY Pal D Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Personality Club. JACQUELINE NELSON JNot too serious, not 100 gay. Library Staff, Red Cross, D. C, T. Cluby Glee Club. CHARLES HENRY NEW LSanH H1 shall laugh myself to death. MARIE ELEANOR NORDAN D0odle Oinging and cheerful, industrious and kind. Wildcat Staff, Honor Society, C. V. M., Spanish Club, Campfire Girls. Glee Club ,38, 39, Cafeteria Staff. SENIOR CLASS 30 HDIH 'I'THSSDH SENIOR CLASS ' 1940' The 5i of RUSSELL HIGH MABLE VIRGINIA NORTON HWearing all thag weight of learning lightly like a rose. Secretary of Senior Class, Home Economics Club, Spanish Club, Treasurer of Honor Society, R. 0. T. C. Sponsor. ELSA MAE ODUM L'There is not so variable a thing in nature as a ; lady,s head dress. K Latin Club, Bowling Team. '2'! VIRGINIA ORR Uennyi ' HBeauty's chiefest maid of honor. Journalism Club, Glee Club, Spanish Club, Latin Club, C. V. M. Club, Library Staff, Wildcat Staff, Cafeteria, R. 0. T. C. Sponsor '39, '40, 2 i X L? HENRY A. OSBORN J N I would live 10 study and not study to live. Lalin Club, Spanish Club, Wildcat Staff, Annual Staff, President 9f Honor Society, President Civics Club. AMES ALEXANDER PADGETT 1Jimmyi W137 the troubadour touched his guitarfy JOHNNIE MAE PAIR Uohmiiei iiPopularity is glory in copper piecesf' Journalism Club, Glee Club, Sexlgt, Spanish Lluh, Honor Society, Drum Majnrette, C. V. M. Club, Pointer Staff. CHARLES FRANK PEACE Uicdi gAnd skill's a joy to any man? N. C. 0. Club, Glee Club, Cheer Leader, Annual Staff, OLLlVIA FAY PEEBLES 1Bootsi iiA face with gludness overspread, soft smiles by human kindness bred.H Spanish Club, Candid Camera Club, C. V. M. Club. MARIE KEITHA PEEPLES iMutH Youth calls for pleasurefi Library gluhy Red Cross, Personality Club. ANNIE LEE EUGENIA PETTY kAnnei With malice toward none and charity toward allf' Commercial Club, Personality Club. The 1940 LEONARD PONDER tLent ttLife is jest. Aviation Club, Hi-Y Club, Library Club, Officvrs Club. JAMES HENRY PORTER tSpiket dA merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.u Tennis Club, Bowling Team, N. C. 0. Club, D. C. T. Chlh, Football Team, VIRGINIA LEE PRESLEY tCennyt HA11 her care was but to be fair and all her task to be sweet. D. C. T. Cluh. CARROL H. PURCELL 'tAnother, yet the samefy Hi-Y Club, Wildcat Staff, Glee Club, Tennis Club, Candid Camera Club. JESS PURVIS PURCELL hTo love one maiden only? Latin Club, Spanish Club, Glee Club, Hi-Y Club, Red Cross. DOROTHY HELEN PYRON mm ttWit makes it's own welcome? Dramatic Club, Red Cross, CHARLES RAGSDALE uLaugh and the world laughs with you. BEATRICE ERMA REED tTrickiet hMastc-rful skill.H Personality Club, Glee Club, Dramatic Club, MARGARET RUTH REESE ttPoliteness is the flower of humanity. Commercial Club, Red Cross, Personality Club. CLAUDE MORTIMER REEVES tEycbrowsb ttAlas, the love of women. Hi-Y Club, Band, Red Cross, Officers Club. Tennis Club, Wildcat Staff. SENIOR CLASS JO HDIH ' I'T'EISSHH SENIOR CLASS ' 1940 The of RUSSELL HIGH WILLIAM PARKS REEVES $11M HWhatt-ver else is gond a laugh is best. ROBERT L. REEVES P1nwb0w hPlay Welliy Band. LILLIE CORINE RENFROE Ulhooln Softly speak and sweetly smiley Personality Club, Dramatic Club, Wildcat Staff. MAY ELIZABETH RILEY 1Lillle Mal'w Only a woman's hair. Journalism Club, Wildcat Slaff, Glee Club '37. 38, '39, Red Cross, D. C, T. ALBEH 1 ROBETH uPlay Ball. EUCENIA ROGERS thnse Curious locks 50 aptly twinHL.y Library Staff. C. V. M, Club. JAMES W. SANDERS kBusIeH Let vach man exercise the art he knows.u PAUL EDWARD SICXTON 1'Buddw WMI'S right willl IIH' wm'ltl. N. R. A. Club. N. C. 0 Club. Ofl'ivor's Cluh, MAHFIIA FOHRICSF SIMMONS Hiarti ulf fun he a part uf Heaven. I am on my way. Civic Club, Persnnulity Club. JAMES GORDON SHURBUFT Him! A proper man as one shall see on a summer day. Tennis Club, liresident of Officers Club, D. C, T. Cluh, Library Staff, N. C. 0. Club, Rifle Team. win The 1940 SENIOR CL',5 ,s's . .,, o ROSA LORENA SKELTON N0ly The 'Rnsv' that all are praising. Basketball Team. SARAH MAUDE SKELTON hJoking, wit and humor are pleasant to all.,, Home Economics Club, C. V, M. Club, Personality Club, Cafeteria Staff. SARA CATHERINE SMITH Kitty dFashioned so slenderly, so young and so fair. Girls, Reserve. Personality Club. HDIH 'I'TEISSDH CHARLES SMITH ' Why worry? Life is 100 short. Tennis Club, Officers Club. BILLY SMITH dlhlrsnnality is In a man what perfume is In a woman. N. C. 0, Club, Band. EFFA LOIS SMITH C0urtesy costs nothing and gains everyihing. Library Staff, Annual Staff, Wildcat Staff. MARTHA MAE SNOW tMartH UK good disposition 1 far prefer to goldf' Dramatic Club. Basketball Team. C. V. M. Club, Glee Club, Home Economics Club, RALPH SOWERS ' Whatever is, is best.', EDWARD WILLIAM STEPHENS HEM mflTe heart benevolent and kind. Hi-Y Club, Wildcat Staff. CATHERINE STANFORD tKittyW HSilence more musical than any song. z , 1X. SENIOR CLASS 0 1940 The of RUSSELL HIGH LAURA JEAN STOWERS Born with the gift of laughter? Wildcat Staff, Journalism Club. CONSTANCE MARION STRICKLAND Klonnid Like, the careless flowing fountains were the ripples of her hair. Library Staff '38, 139, Home Economics Club. ALLENE STUDDARD tum Wm her tongue is the law of kindness. Lulin Club ,37, V38, Spanish Club '39. ,40. CHARLES EDWIN SUBER tEth WK happy man and wise is he. Band, Aviation Club, N. R. A. Club. GEORGE ELMO SWARTZ Vfralm bNot too serious? Library Staff, Spanish Club. DALLIS ALEXANDER SWAFFORD IDall HIt is harmful to no one to have been silent. N. C. 0. Club. EFFIE TATE Ul'affw Oh, wise among womenf' Hunw Economics Club, Treasurer of Junior Class, Senior Card Committee. BUFORD DORA THAXTON H300l9 Wheat of heart? Home Economics Club, Girls Reserve Club. CATHERINE FRANCES THOMAS Kitty Quietness is best. Personality Club, Home Economics Club. GEORGE PIERCE THOMAS 'WVorrying I have never met. Football Team, Golf Team, Library Staff. The 1940 JAMES EDWARD TYLER nTalk and llie world talks with you. D. C. T. Club. HARVELL MARION UPCHURCH iLankN Without enthusiasm the game grqws cold. D, C. T. Club, Basketball '37, ,38, 39, ,40. EVELYN VANSANT 1Blondicl 'A maiden fair, a maiden rare. Red Cross. EARNEST PHILIP VAN NORDEN iFlim I dare do all that may become a man who dares do more is 11011c.'y Hi-Y Club, Tennis Club, Aviation Club, N. H. A. Club, N. C. 0. Club, Red Cross, VERA VINSON iiKnowledge is a treasure. Home Economics Club, Civics Club, Personality Club '39, '40. DOROTHY REBECCA WAITS 1D00 HSpeak gently?y Home Economics Cluby Civics Club, Personality Club 39, '40. LOUIS WILLIS WALKER iWee Williei hHere is a gentleman because his nature is kind and affablcf, Hi-Y Club, Band, D. C. T. Club. CECIL WALLIS iiWithout laughter there is no joy. MARGARET SARA WALTERS iPigi We know what we are but not what we may lief, Personality Club ,38, '39. JOHNANDREW WALTON i'linbbyi If you can do, if you can't, don't tryW SENIOR CLASS JO HDIH 'T'THSSHH SENIOR CLASS 0 1940 The RUSSELL HIGH LILLIAN LEE WARNER iBulchiei iiGreat is Glory and Fame. Red Cross y37y ,38, ,39, Tennis Club V37, 38, Officer 39, ,40, Officer of C. V. M., Officer Honor Society, Latin Club, Senior Ring Committee, Cheer Leader, R. 0. T. C. Sponsor, Editor in Chief of Pointer, Candid Camera Club. EVERETTE LESLIE WATERS iKidi iiIf I will, I win, you may depend on itfi Aviation Club, N. C, 0. Club, N. R. A. Club, D. C. T. Club, Honor Society. DOROTHY ROSS WATSON iDottiei i'The girl worthwhile is the girl who can smile.'i Library Staff, Journalism Club, Latin Club, Glee Club. Spanish Club, Red Cross ,37. '38, C. V. M. Club, Annual Staff, Honor Society. CLADYS CAROLINE WEAVER iCarlai HLifeis more amusing than I thought. Personality Club, Cir? Club. Home Economics Club. JERO M E CORN ELL WELCH 'A smile that glowed. SARA ELENA WELLS i r0 see her is a picturv, to hear her is a tune. Glee Club. C. V. Vi. Club. Sextet, Home Economics Club. JAMES DARWIN WHELCHEL iiNotlling is ever good or bad but thinking makes i! 50? D. C. T. Club. MAURICE FLETCHER WHITAKER iShonyi MSilence is the perfect herald 0f joy.H MARY LOUISE WHITE tBunki iiA good naturai girl is loved best. Dramatic Club, Red Cross. MARJORIE WHITLEY iBraH 'To love is to choose? Girls Reserve Club, Glee Club, Personality Club, Sextet. The 1940 MARGARET WILLIAMS hBohbW She is herself of best things the collection. Library Staff. OUIDA JEANNETTE WILLIS hShe is quiet as a lamb. Cleo Club. MARTHA ELIZABETH WINGATE h'I always thought a tinge of blue improved charming woman's looks. Girls Reserve Club, Spanish Cluby C. V. M. Club, Personality Cluby Home Economics Club. JAMES FREEMAN WITHERINGTON Gimmw hTalking is the disease of youth? MARTHA ALICE WOOD Uilue EyeQ I hate nobody.H Home Economics Club, D. C. T. Club. ROBERT WOOD hGeneraD MWon of few words are the best men? DORIS MAXINE WRIGHT Hbtlia 'And mistress of herself though China fally Officer Red Cross, President of Spanish Club, Journalism Club, Editor Vof Wildcat, Glee Club, Business Staff of Wildcat, Captain of Cheer Lcader, Latin Club. Honor Society, Tennis Club, C. V. M. Club, Candid Camera Club. Athletic Editor of Pointer, HUGH LOWRY WYNN tYou Wim hKindness is wisdom. Library Staff. MARTHA ANNE YARBROUGII HThere's language in her eye. Latin Club, Spanish Club, C. V. M. Club, Annual Staff. ELSIE ADANA MARTIN tL. CJ h'Let somebody else do the worrying. Home Economics Club, :1 SENIOR CLASS JO HDIH 'I'TEISSQH SENIOR CLASS ' 1940 e T of RUSSELL HIGH J. C. ADKISSON dEvery man should measure himself by his own standard JAMES ALEXANDER HI am a man and you are anotherf' J ACK BARKER Man is a name of honor. EUGENE McMICKEN hTm no better than the best. WYLIE RICKERSON HHe is always laughing for he has a deal of wit? The JUNIOR CLASS Its HISTORY Filled with that feeling of inexperience which almost overwhelmed us, we entered Russell in ?37 for our first year. Although large in number, we immediately entered into the extra curricular activities and our appre- hensive minds began to grasp the meaning of understanding, and we became the wise Sophomores of 739. Studying faithfully and gaining for ourselves another progressive step in character and scholarship, we advanced to become the Juniors of I40. Filled With the highest ambitions, we had looked forwald t0 the many things ve would accomplish this year. Those things have become a patt 0f the past and we are leady to strive to make ou14ISen101,9 yea the best yet. V Watch us become and live 11p to that title of gtDignified Seniors? 1V'73 Fred Wilson4 , . V1.1 Li W ' ya a n d i t 5 go FI CE President ............. Fred Wilson Vice President ......... Rollie Allen Sec. and Treas ...... Ammarie Carter C-2 President .......... Tommy Wilson Vice President ........ Fred Wilson Secretary ............ Altee Loyless Treasurer ............ Dotsy Smith MISS MAUDE COLQUITT, Teacher C-l President ......... Ammarie Carter Vice President. . . .Mary Ann McHan Secretary .............. Mary Fell Treasurer ............ Rollie Allen MRS. JESSE B. DOLVIN, Teacher C-3 President ........... Charles Smith Vice President ....... Edwin Bishop Secretary .......... Dorothy Buoch Treasurer ........... Sluarl Barrett MISS KATE ATKINSON, Teacher C4 President ............ Irene Moore Vice President ....... Carlton Pierce Secretary ........... Benny Rhodes Treasurer ......... Tommy Dillard MR. R. L. BOWEN, Teacher CLASS . C-5 President ......... Wilford Fanning Vice President ........ Louis Rigsby Secretary ....... Marion Hemperley Treasurer ......... Elizabeth Walker MR. C. V. MADDOX, Teacher C-6 President ........... Beverley Grey Vice President ...... Charlie Hooper Secretary ............... Sara Hill Treasurer , . . . . . . . . .Edith Dean MISS MATTIE MERIWETHER, Teacher SOPHOMORE B-1 President ............ Edith Stamps Vice President ...... Beulah Wright Secretary ......... Ora Jean Porter Treasurer .......... Harold Johnson MR. GEORGE DEAN, T eacher 8-2 President ............. Lala Selman Vice President ........ Oliver Smith Secretary 8i Treasurer. .Tom Harker MR. J. R. CAMPBELL, T eacher B-S President ............. L. E. Casey Vice President. . .Marianna Harman Secretary ............ Marian Kidd Treasurer ............ Glenn Knott MISS MARGUERITE DOBBS, Teacher B4 President ......... George Kalamas Vice President ...... Hulon Kitchens Secretary ........... La Verne Pace Treasurer ....... Harold Holcombe MIss FRANCES CARTER, Teacher B-5 President ......... Nadine Brannon Vice President Harry Farmer Secretary 8: TreasurerLeslie Roberts MISS VIRGINIA MOOTY, Teacher B-6 President ............ Harvey Jones Vice President ......... Estelle Wise Secretary .......... Milton Sandifer Treasurer ............. Betty Lester MR. HENRY BILLINGHURST, Teacher SOPHOMORES 13-7 President ...... Etheridge Chambers Vice President ....... Doris Barron SecreLary ............ Juanita Lowe Treasurer ......... Jimmy Chrislian sts RUTH CASEY, Teacher B-8 President .............. Clark Pace Vice President ...... Kate Robertson Secretary ............ Harold Dunn Treasurer ............. Carl Eison MISS CLYDE WEHUNT, Teacher B-9 President ............. Albert Buck Vice President ....... David Turner Secretary ........ Virginia Seleskey T reasurer ............ Barbara Orr MRS. P. H. FITZGERALD, Teacher The SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The Sophomore Class of 1940 remembers well the first confusing days of its Freshman year in 1938 when we entered Russell High School. With that year,s experience and foundation work, we began our Sophomore year better prepared to handle our assignments and to do more efficient work. The Sophomore Class has been well represented in all the activities of the school. We are looking forward to the next two years of learning and character building at Russell and believe at the time of our graduation we will be prepared to meet and solve the problems in making our way in the world, With credit to Russell High and its faculty. Alice Heard 342'. 9 The FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY The F reshmen of Russell have been very cooperative in responding enthusiastically to the school which has needed their support. They have done their best to help keep in good condition the newly repainted and remodeled building and grounds in a veryiexemplary manner. The credit for the better scholastic standing of the Freshman Class is due principally to the fine faculty Who aid the pupils in every way, the hour periods, and hard study. We Challenge the future freshmen to make as exce11ent rating as the members of the Freshman Class of 1940 have made. R. L. Wheeler, 943. FRESHMAN A-l President ....... Geraldine Williams Vice President ,,,,,,,,,, Faye Sims Secretary and Treasurer ......... Kathleen Reeves MRS. J . G. MOBLEY, Teacher A-2 President ............ Louise Reese Vice President ..... Frances Jackson Secretary 82 Treasurer. . . .Ruth Lewis MRS. CHARLES BULLARD, Teacher A-3 President ......... Edwin Hendrix Vice President ...... J. W. Dempsey Secretary 81 Treasurer. . . .Alice Fries MISS KATE JOHNSON, Teacher CLASS A-4v President ............. Doris Smith Vice President ....... Frank Kirbow Secretary xK Treasu1 e1 ,L0uis Vickery MISS FLORA BAILEY, Teacher A-5 President ............ Monroe Boyd Vice President .......... Sam Chase Secretary .......... Patricia Clutter Treasurer ............ Janett Brown MR. W. B. PIRKLE, Teacher A-6 President .............. Bobby Lee Vice President ...... Geneva Hilliard Secretary 81 Treasurer .Sarah Jones MISS JO WILL HEARN, Teacher FRESHMAN CLASS A-7 President .......... Charles Daniels Vice President ........ Elynr Morris Secretary 81 Treasurer. .Sara Thomas MR. 5. M. HEARN, Teacher A-8 President ........... James Bonner Vice President ..... Charlotte Rollins Secretary .......... Adell Robinson Treasurer .......... Lewis Johnson MR. CECIL JACKSON, Teacher A-9 President ..... Belly Ruth Holcombe Vice President ..... Jeane Blackstock Secretary and Treasurer ........ Deane Blackstock MR. How GRIFFIN, Teacher The Staff of the SPONSORS Mr. J. D. Sewell Mr. J. G. Lewis Editor-in-Chief ..... Lillian Warner Mr. W. B. Pirkle EDITORIAL STAFF Senior Editor .................................. Pauline Garvin Class Editor .................................... Louise Cash Club Editor ................................. Evelyn Cooke Military Editor .............................. Hugh Cheek Athletic Editor ........................... Doris Wright Faculty Editor ........................ Henry Osborn Feature Editor ...................... Joyce Crowder Snapshot Editor ................ Johnnie Mae Pair Art Editor ....................... Frank Peace Typist ....................... Mary Johnson Business Manager Advertising Manager Martha Ann Yarbrough Elsie Carmichael SPONSOR Miss Marguerite Dobbs BUSINESS STAFF Assistantszinona Davis, Ed Cottongim, Doris Wright, Louise Jackson, Dorothy Watson, Nellie Bagwell. CIRCULATION STAFF SPONSOR Mr. George L. Carroll Circulation Manager-Jack De Vere AssislanlsiLois Smith. Arnila Greene, Sara Bateman, Sara Finley Editorial Advisor ................... Mr. B. B. Fuller Editor ............................... Doris Wright Associate Editor ..................... Mary Moorelan School Editor ......................... Mary Hucks Mr. Henry Billinghurst Mr. Cecil Jackson Business Manager ...................... Hugh Cheek Business Advisors ........... Advisnr ................................. Miss Lois Parr Russell HONOR SOCIETY FIRST ONE-HALF YEAR Hesident ................................. Henry Osborn fice President ............................ Lillian XVarner Lecrelary ............................... Barbara Daniels Yeasurer ................................. Mable Norton SECOND ONE-HALF YEAR resident ................................ Robert Bryant ice President ............................ Ed Cottongim ecretary .............................. Pauline Garvin reasurer ................................. Vera Vinson RED 6 CROSS President ........ Guelda Heaven Vice President. , . VMonroe Harrell Sec. Treas.. . . . . .Agnes Archer Advisor. . .Mrs. Jessie B. Dolvin President ....... Belly Sue Booth Vice President. . . .Lillian Warner Secretary ......... Marie Nordan Treasurer ........... Elena Wells Advisor ......... Miss Lois Parr ' CANDID CAMERA CLUB Hl-Y CLUB PresidenL ............................. James Barron Vice President ........................ Charles Mitchell Secretary ............................. Harold Boswell Treasurer ......................... Philip Van Norden Advisur, . ...................... Mr. George L. Carroll President ...................... Hugh Cheek Vice President ................ Sara Bateman Secretary ...................... Louise Cash Treasurer .................. Betty Sue Booth Sponsor ................... Mr. W. B. Pirkle SPANISH CLUB President ................... Doris Wright Vice Presidenl .............. Henry Osborn Secretary ................... Altee Loyless Treasurer ................. Joyce Crowder Program Chairman ........... Louise Cash Advisor ....... . . . V Miss Maude Colquitl e LATIN CLUB President ............... Barbara Christian Vice President .............. Alace Heard SecreLary ................. Harold Johnson Treasurer. . ............... Edith Stamps Advisor ............... Mr. Oscar Palmour The LEE CLUB; - 0 President .......... Betty Thackston Vice President, . . . Ammarie Carter SecreLary .......... Frances WallacAa Assistant Secretary. . . . Ruth Miller Treasurer ............. Nell Suttles Advi5011 ....... Mr. Hoyl Griffin 0 President ...... . ...................... Arnila Greene Vice President ......................... Vera Vinson Sevrelary 8; Treasurer. ................. Sarah Skellon Assistant Ser'l'elary ..... . . ........ Barbara Daniels Advisor ...................... , .Mrs. J. C. Mobley Distrib utive Cooperative Training LIBRARY HELPERS Advisor .......... Miss Laura Cates President .......................... J. E. Tyle Vice President .................. Everett Water Secretary. ...................... Martha W00 Advisors ...... Mr. Fred Stiles and Mr. J. D. Sewe Coach ........................ R. L. BOWEPI Coach ...................... J. D. SEWELI u t Front row: Phillips, Matthews, i??xning, Morris, Lyons, L. Bowen, Hoopei'u Middle row: Brooks, Loehle, Walters, Womble7 Dillard, Hemperley, Morris, Thomas, Rigshy. Bark raw: Coach SEWQU, Manager Johnson, Cranfonl, B. Bowen, Kalamas, Roberts, Whlden, Raneree, Piercey Coach Bowen, h, The football team, coached by R. L. Bowen, and J. D. Sewell, and headed by Captains Bobby Bowen and David Morris, finished the 1939-40 season with five Victories and four losses, and one tie. These losses this year were due to an unusually heavy schedule. However, Coach Bowen predicts a most successful season next year as he says the line looks extremely good. Front row: Leonard Brooks, Albert Roberts, Marvin Phillips, Wilford Fanning, Ben Morris, Marion Hemperley, Charlie Hoop- er, Lewis Rigsby, Richard Loehle. Back r0101. Thomas Cranford, Bobby Bowen, George Lyons, David Morris, George Thomas. Captain ............. BOBBY BOWEN All. Caplaz'u ......... DAVID NIORRIS Opponent Tech Hi . . . Decatur . . 2 Hapeville . . North Fulton Commercial La Grange 2 R. E. Lee .. We 24 20 K1 The y 40 30 12 28 33 14 On the Court! Coach .................... JOHN G. LEWIS C oach ..................... J . D. SEWELL NEXT YEAR'S HOPEFULS Waggoner, Holcombe, Huff7 I'Iipp, Bowen, and Rollins. MORRIS BASKETBALL HISTORY This yea1'7s team started the season without the services of three All-Star N. G. I. C. players. Despite this handicap, the players showed a remarkable improvement and next yeafs team should prove doubly good as practically the complete second string this year will resume practice next fall. The group to the left, according to the coaches, promises to he the material upon which Russell will depend for 1940-41 season. I , , fj- o I i new Ii 'tBOWEBV UPCHURCH DE VORF. Front row: Bowen, Brown. Upchurch, Morris, DeVore. Back row: Coach Lewis, Huff, Hipp, Holcombe, Waggoner, Rollins, Manager Wilson. . S C O R E S Opponent We They Douglasville ...................... 29 21 North Fulton ..................... 29 31 Fayetteville ...................... 16 19 Jonesboro ....................... 15 17 Fayetteville ...................... 15 23 Druid Hills ...................... 344 18 CAPTA1NS J unesboro ....................... 22 18 Newman ......................... 24 17 J R' Brown, Harvel Upchurch, Decatur ......................... .17 19 David Morris. Druid Hills ...................... 417 23 Griffin .......................... 25 2O Fulton .......................... 36 33 Clarkston ........................ 31 45 Griffin .......................... 10 21 Dnuglasville ...................... 10 21 Newman ........................ 19 20 Fulton .......................... 22 12 Decatur ......................... 17 23 North Fulton ..................... 21 25 Clarkslon ....................... 23 39 Marietta ..................... . , . 32 22 Marisl ................. 20 28 Girls, Baskethagl Captain .................. HAZEL BRYANT Alternate Captain ........... ROSA SKELTON Front row: Burt, Jones, Miller, Brannon, Bryant, Skelton, Parks, Swufford. Back row: Holland, Wright, Allen, Holcnmbe, Coach Lewis, Spence, Smith, Brown, Simpson, Wise. The Russell girls started the 1939-1940 haskelball season with a completely new team, with the exception of two members from last yearjs second string. Headed by Captain Hazel Bryant, these girls completed their basketball season with 12 games to their credit and 8 losses. For the first year the girls competed in the Fulton County Athletic Association Tournament and came through victors. They were presented a handsome trophy after defeating Fulton Girls in the final game by a score of 21 to 10 to win the title of Fulton County Basketball Champions. Opponent We Douglasville ..... 12 North Fulton . . . . 41 Fayetteville , 1 . . 35 10nesb0ro ....... 30 F ayetLeville ..... 24 Druid Hills 34 Jonesboro ...... 44 Newnan ........ 41 Decatur ........ 29 Druid Hills ...... S C O R E 5 They Opponent 19 Griffin 35 Fulton 40 Griffin 22 Douglasville ..... 29 Newnan 17 Fulton 24 Decatur 10 North Fulton 1 1 . 1 24 Kirkwood Pres. . . 31 Richardson We The; 15 14 30 13 20 19 15 18 27 20 23 13 29 41 12 23 7 18 31 23 l. ROSA SKELTON 2. NADINE BRANNON 3. GENEVA PARKS l. HAZEL BRYANT 3. MARY JONES 6. KATHERINE MILLER SQUAD Front row: Boalwright. Stratton, Bishop, Beiter, Stancill, Groover, Wliddle row: Herndon, Banks, Cranford, Starrelt, Thompson, Hooper, Johnson, Pierce. Back row : A11en, Smith, Owens, Robert's, Bowen, Holcombe, Waggoner, Baker, Lyons, Coach Maddox. Coach .................... C. V. MADDOX TRACK Hurdler ................... EDWIN BISHOP TRACK SCHEDULE Opponents Riverside 67 ......................... Russell 28 LaGrange 5 1 ......................... Russell 35 G.M.A. B5, 42 1 3 Russell 36 2L3 W. Fulton 8 N. G. I. C. Meet Tuesday, May 7, at North Fulton Triangular Meet with G. M. A. B57 Team and West Fulton at Russell Thursday, May 9 Meet with Tech Hi B Team May 15 Wrobably herw North Fulton Relays at North Fulton May 17. O . 1. Herndon, Groover7 Johnson. 9 2. Hooper, Stratum7 Waggoner. 3. Beiler, Hanks, Thompson. 4. Bishop, Stancill, Boalwrighl. 5. DeVore. 6. DeVore, Bciter, 7. Stancill. 8. Baggolt. TENNIS CLUB Presidcnl ......................... Olin Boyd 1 Vice-Presidan ................. Lillian Warner Secretary .......... . . ......... Dewey Lester Treasurer . ........ .. ....... Leonard Brooks Advisor.. ., ................ Mr. Hoyt Griffin NNIS TEAM GIRLS Burt Dean Warner Wright Cash BOYS Brooks, Capt. Smith Loehle Boyd Caldwell On the Links . .. Upchurch Holland Couch Morris Woodward Van Nordan Howse Noland Coach ......... MR. GEORGE L. CARROLL and on the Alleys Co-Caplains ............ Harrison Blake Olin Boyd AIL Captain .............. Joe Johnson MEMBERS Robert Hall 'K'Max Butler Tommy Wfilson :3 Not in picture Cheer , . . , Doris Wright Captain Alt. Captain . . . . . . Jeanne Richardson Doisy Smith Mary Ellen Tull Lillian Warner Beulah Wright Frank Peace . . . Helen Sewell MILITARY a The Military Department received many honors during the 1939-1940 term. In competition it has won much recognition, hav- ing the best drilled company from all county high schools, also at- taining 21 very high rating at the annual inspection. COUNCIL Major E. K. Meredith Sergeant W7. Rathiewicz STAFF Boyd, Shurbutt, Hester, Lester Holland, Cottongim, Allanson Brooks, Cochran. A new feature of the Military Department is the Military Council, which acts as a court for the Military Unit. The members, elected by the Officeras Club, include: Thomas Herndon, Olin Boyd, Ed Cottongim, Richard Loehle, Charles Mitchell. THE BATTALION SPONSORS Elsie Carmichael Regimental Selma Morgan Staff Mable Norton First Battalion 'USSELL HIGH -ry outstanding. llars. This same musical unit rformed in the Atlanta Dog- 0d Festival and won eight llars when they received sec- d place. Climaxing a most ccessful year, Drum Major- e Johnnie Mae Pair, captured 'St place at the Greater Atlanta usic Festival in which she mpeted against school repre- nsatives throughout Fulton d DeKaIb counties. DRUM MAJORS and DRUM MAJORETTES THE BAND his year the Band and its Drum Major, and 111 the Fifth District Mu ceived by the Band, the Drum Major, the uarlet, and two Mixed Quartets. on first honors in the State Contest at l ace at the annual Fair Day Contest Mr. Roy Drukenmiller Lt. B. B. Fuller Mr. Hoyt T. Griffin um Majorette, have been Festival first honors were um Majorette, the Trombone - heir successes they again He. The Band won second . d were the recipients of fifty! aw Con 7 SPONSORS Martha Anne Yarbrough Band Mary Harbuck Second Battalion Doris Smith Isl Plant, C0. D Eugene Blackstone, Mildred Carroll J ohnnie Pair, Tommy Plummer. OFFICERS CLUB President Charles Mitchell Vice-Presidem Jim Shurbult Secretary David Morris Treasurer Paul Cochran SPONSORS COMPANY A Captain Charles Mitchell Elizabeth Walker First Lieutenant David Morris Doris Bryan First Lieutenant Raymond Butler Gertrude Tankersley COMPANY B Captain Harrison Blake Virginia Orr First Lieutenant Hugh Cheek Louise Cash First Lieutenant Max Butler Mildred Carroll COMPANY C Captain Thomas Herndon Pauline Garvin Second Lieutenant Boone Boogs None NON-COM CLUB President Thomas Dillard Vice-President Phelps Womble Secretary Olin Cunnin Treasurer DeForest Williamson .. SPONSORS V ' f L m FIRST PLATOON, FRESHMEN Major Roger Hester Charlotte Richardson Captain James Brooks Jeanne Richardson SECOND PLATOON, FRESHMEN Captain Walter Allanson Doris Edwards Second Lieutenant Howard Groover Eva Mae Goen THIRD PLATOON, FR CSHMEN Captain Dewey Lester Lillian Warner Second Lieutenant Paul Sexton Irene Slaughter CITATION CORDS The Cadets receiving Citation Cords were selected by merit in Military, discipline, scholastic rating, and general attitude toward school and all its activities. Those receiving Cords are: Fred Collier, George Sparks, James Brooks, Jim Shurbutt, John Cash, Harold Johnson; H. R. Horton, John Stanfield, Ed Coltongim, Dewey Lester, Tommy Dillard, Edwin Bishop. W RIFLE TEAM Tommy Dillard, Frank Cannafax, Charlie Hooper7 Jack Carr, William Carter Russell High Most Versatile Boy Robert Bryant Most Dignified Boy Robert Bryant M ost Dignified C irl J oyce Crowder Most Popular Boy David Morris Most Athletic Boy David Morris u erlatives Most Popular Girl Lillian Warner M ost V ersatile Girl Lillian Warner ? .f QW Best Looking Boy James Barron dc Cutest Girl Virginia Orr Most Studious Boy Prettiest Girl Henry Osborn Louise Jackson Cutest Boy Wittiest Girl Eddie Meyers Sarah Skelton Most Athletic Girl Hazel Bryant Wittiest B 0y Dewey Lester Most Sludious Girl Barbara Daniels Elizabeth Carroll ing and Queen K Dewey Lester jn Jpp Zeciation To Mr. J. D. Sewell, Mr. J. G. Lewis, Mr. W. B. Pirklet Miss Marguerite Dobbs and Mr. G. L. Carroll for their constant co- operation and guidance in producing this annual, we dedicate this page of the 1940 Pointer. En tmemnriam Waiter Forrest Pate Born: April 11, 1886 Died: January 10, 1940 A man of deep love for humanity; a scholar of wide intellectual attainment; and a Christian citizen of the highest order. C3hr memorg nf Margueritte Gilbert Born: March 19, 1925 Died: February 9, 194-0 TRADE IN YOUR OLD WATCH Your Old watch will be accepted as the Cash pay- ment on a new style watch and the balance paid on easy terms. Hamilton 17 J a $52.50 Bulova 7 Jewels - $29.75 Authorized Agency - Hamel, Elgin, Hamilton, Grucn and Bulova Watches .TO SUIT YOUR CONVENIENCE DI ODDS $67116le - UJF! QHGS 194 WHITEHALL STREET, S. W. 32mm 1. M. axon co. Imp czmm mum: Manufacturing Jewels TWO RETAIL STORES 104 W'hitchall St. 2 Edgewood Ava, Center Theatre Bldg. at Five Points Walnut 3158 Jackson 3690 Mzmufacturing Plant 1017; XVhitchall St. Main 0512 c The Business Staff expresses appre- ciation t0 the following students for their help in selling advertisements. 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Atlanta, Georgia Rebuilding Wrecked Cars Our Specialty IMPERIAL BODY WORKS COMPLETE AUTOMOBILE REBUILDERS 17-19 Piedmont Ave., N.E. Atlanta, Ga. JOHN E. ALLEN GROCERY CO. 500 Conley Drive MERRITT and WELDON 11Y0ur Friendly Druggistf Cor, Whiteway Ave, and Main St. CAlhoun 2134-35 East Point, Ca. VINCENTS BAKERY 148 NORTH MAIN STREET East Point, Georgia 111170 Strive to Serve You Better,, EAST POINT PRESSING CLUB OLIN GRANT Phone CAIhoun 9131 CITY PHARMACY CAIhmm 3136 J . D. PURYEAR ODORLESS CLEANERS All Work Guaranteed CAlhoun 1522 ADAMS 81 HOLT COAL CO. Coal and Wood Corner W. Harvard Ave. and College Street College Park, Ca. lenc CAllmun 2721 CITY 0f . EAST POINT WM EAST POINT CHEVROLET DEALERS, INC. 6141-620 MAIN STREEF Telephones: CAlhoun 2107-2108 EAST POINT, GEORGIA for Economical Transportation EAST POINT COMPANY FORD DEALER Sales and Service 306-8 N. Main St. East Point, Ca. 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PHONE CALHOUN 2873 Whiteway Avenue East Point, Ga. 2m m N v- WESLEYAN COLLEGE The Oldest Chartered College for Women in the World EXTENDS ITS CORDIAL GREETINGS T0 WILLIAM A. RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Agnes Scott College WE WELCOME THE GRADUATES OF RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL i Your records have been satisfying AGNES SCOTT OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN GENERAL COLLEGE WORK, MUSIC, ART, AND SPEECH. For Literature or Information apply to BOX F DECATUR, GA. THE DRAUGHON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE A JUNIOR COLLEGE IN COMMERCE High School Graduation and Character Reference Entrance Requirement. Average of Fifty Positions Secured Monthly. Peachtree at Baker Street Atlanta - - - - Georgia 4, V V MCCOYS Compliments of Serving South Side People with THE c4ARIES,, STAFF Good Coal, Good Hardware, RICHARDSON HIGH SCHOOL Good Service East Point, Ga. Hapeville7 Ga. J. P. Stevens Engraving C0. ATLANTA COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS WEDDING, RECEPTION, VISITING CARDS MONOGRAMMED STATIONERY . . Artistic Creations with Fine Materials . . Samples and Prices on Request 103 PEACHTREE STREET ESTABLISHED 1874 COMPLIMENTS B. P. O. ELKS N0. 1617 EAST POINT COLLEGE PARK HAPEVILLE HOLLUMS GROCERY C0. Quality Service Stores 123 CONLEY DRIVE CAlhoun 1161 V'- FULTON HARDWARE CO. 816 Gordon St, SW, RAymonLl 2213 GARDEN TOOLS 11ml PAINTS We Deliver No Extra Charge Compliments of ALLAN TANKERSLEY EDWARDS CABINET SHOP All Types of Cabinet Work CAlhoun 4763 104 Conley Drive East Point, Ga. BOOTH 81 WOOTEN GROCERY C0. 225 W, Washington Ave, CAlhoun 2252 East Point, Ga. Compliments of T. M. WATERS 2010 Murphy Ave. RAymond 3166 Atlanta EAST POINT SUPPLY CO. Lumber and Buildefs Supplies 103-119 Conley Drive CAlhoun 3531 East Point, Ca. B. W. DURHAM, GROCERY 110 Conley Drive CA1houn 9133 Open Every Wednesday East Point, Ca. WILSON SERVICE STATION 400 N. MAIN STREET EAST POINT, GA. CAlhoun 9146 RAGSDALE MOTOR CO., INC. 318-320 N. MAIN STREET EAST POINT, CA. HUDSON CARS and SERVICE WEBB HEATING 81 WELDING C0. Builders of the Southern Standard Hot Air Furnace 509 West Taylor Ave. East Point, Cu. Phone CAlhoun 3020 Sam Ramsey Doc Davis RAMSEYB GROCERIES and FRESH MEATS 102-104 North Main Street Phone CAHmun 3842 East Point, Ga. Complimenls of HAPEVILLE 81 EAST POINT BOWLING ALLEY WHITEWAY CAFE Mrs. A. F. Mason, Prop. Chicken Dinners A Specially 113 W'hiteway Ave. CAlhoun 3309 Ah w East Point, Ga. CARDS 5, 10 81 250 STORES 144-46 N. Main Street East Point, Georgia JEROME RAGSDALE TIRE CO. 760 Central Avenue Hapeville, Ga. CAlhoun 2727 w W W m M w HENRY MOTOR COMPANY 4411 SOUTH MAIN STREET EAST POINT, GA. PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER CAlhoun 3 1 57 The State Of Georgia Has Established in Atlanta The University Center JUNIOR COLLEGE FOR DAY CLASSES EVENING COLLEGE AT NIGHT Accredited work accepted by 311 colleges. 2100 Students Enrolled for This Year 52 Faculty M embers UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA 162 LUCKIE STREET, NAV. ATLANTA, GEORGIA All Work Genuine. Material Guaranteed Used J. S. CAMPBELL GATE CITY COTTON MILLS J EWICLER East Point, Georgia Fine Watch Repairing 130 W. Cleveland Ave. East Point, CzL A VEGETABLE Laxatlve ?J' For Headache, Biliousness, and Dizziness when caused by Constipation. 15 doses for only 10 cents. .1 Dr,HITEchcnfs LAXATI-VE? pownanrz; Compliments of HAROLD SHEATS PATTON1S PHARMACY 1WVILere friends meef, DRUGS, TOILET Goons, SODA, CIGARS, CANDIES, STATIONERY 747 Virginia Ave. CAlhoun 1167-68 Hapeville, Ga. For A Successful Business Career Our Complete Business Course is the Gateway Marsh Business College Graduates are in demand in all walks of Business and Professional Life. Text Books Furnished-Frce Employment Service Write or phone for our Complete Catalog. MARSH BUSINESS COLLEGE and DICKINSON SECRETARIAL SCHOOL 249 Peachtree St, N. E. Witt Building ATLANTA, GEORGIA Compliments of 11FULTON11 THEATRE Hapeville, Ga. CA. 3912 LEDBETTERB DRY CLEANING 810 N. Main Street Hats Cleaned and Blocked Winter Clothes Stored Quality Work Quick Service CAlhoun 3118 College Park J . C . O R R Modern 1R0ck WOOD Insulating HOMES 1 BUILDINGS CROLEY1S MARKET 132 SOUTH MAIN ST. CA. 2161-2 College Park BYEPUS ICE CREAM COMPANY Delicious Ice Cream 200 N. Main St. East Point Daily Savings on Well Known Brands THE BIG STAR SUPER FOOD MARKET EAST POINT, GA. Compliments of CARLOS M. HEMPERLEY C ampliments of S. D. KIDD, JR. C ouncilman m7 Phone: CAIhoun 4662 Office: COWART 81 NOLEN REAL ESTATE SALES RENTALS Walter Cowart 205 S. Main St. East Point, Ga. CLEANING PRESSING REPAIRING Renew the Beauty of Your Garments BOB,S CLEANERS 104 Jefferson Ave. CAlhoun 3012 East Point, Ga. Southern Wood Preserving Co. Creosoting and CreOvpine Products ATLANTA P. 0. STATION A Treating Plants EAST POINT, GA. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Complimenis of A F RIEND O. W. SHELNUTT GRADE A RAW MILK CAlhoun 9578 Forest Park, Ga. SUNSHINE LAUNDRY 8i CLEANERS PHONE CA. 2146 121 Whiteway 13032-34 W. Main St. East Point, Ga. College Park,Ga. Compliments of PARK T HEATRE College Park, Ga. W M JEFFERSON PARK GROCERY COMPANY Groceries W estern M eats 100 JEFFERSON AVE. East Point CA. 3125-6 BRYANTS SERVICE STATION Tires and Battery Service 407 W. Washington Ave. 82 S. Semmes St. Phone CAlhoun 9291 GARRISON 81 PONDER SERVICE STATION Cor. N. Main and Knotts SIS. East Point, Ga. F AIRFAX THEATRE East Point, Georgia CAlhoun 2672 DAVIS CASH GROCERY 408 W. Taylor Ave. East Point CAlhoun 9139 Fancy Groceries 1 High Grade Meats CRICHTON1S BUSINESS COLLEGE, INC. PLAZA WAY and PRYORSTREET RAymond 9253 Established1885 Shell Products . Firestone Tires Details Supplied 0 Requeu Accessoriex . Road Service WAlnut 9341 Atlanta, Ga. Office CA. 4904 CA. 2195 GAZAWAY 8: WALLACE FULTON COUNTY ELECTRIC Electrical Contractors COMPANY 0H . , CONTRACTORS CA. 1010 122 N.Ma1n St. F. B, and C. L. FUSS 130 W, Cleveland Ave. East Point, Ga. .1. F. McNAIR Comphments 0f GROCERIES . MEATS . FEEDS NHSS FRANCES PEACOCK 2269 Cascade Avc. Phones RA. 11.26 1127 Pets . Fowls Reptiles . Mammals ED. MATHEWS CA. 2574 316 Clermom Ave. GOODRICH SILVERTOWN STORE 219 SOUTH MAIN STREET CALHOUN 14-31 Tires - Accessories - Radios CASCADE HCTS. PHARMACY RA. 2471 2311 Cascade Road CHECKERBOARD FEED STORE CAIhoun 2361 608-10 N. Main St. East Point, Georgia HAPEVILLE AUTOMOBILE CO. PLYMOUTH - DESOTO Sales and Service Compliments of MAX WICCENS Chief of Fire Department East Point, Ca. $ M. O. HEMPERLEY SECURITY MILLS DAIRY, POULTRY, and HORSE FEEDS PHONE CAlhoun 381 1 GARDEN SEED 116 N. MAIN ST. and FERTILIZERS RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RINGS For any graduating year can be Supplied b y Herff Jones Company H. S. CANFIELD 1560 N. DECATUR RD. ATLANTA, Also have complete line of INVITATIONS . CARDS . MEDALS . TROPHIES $ Students of Russell! W E L C 0 M E To YOUR Jewelry Store '5 2! BIND S! S. I. HUI ; k , 1uEnnusinr nut numns sum 1m? JEANES SERVICE STATION GULF PRODUCTS Tires and Batteries XVashing, Polishing, Lubrication ! 436 N. MAIN STREET Phone: CA. 9204 East Point, Ga. INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS 8! 2 ACCOUNTING Accounting and allied businesg subjects Individual coaching 306 RED ROCK BLDG. WA. 2373 a o- J ARISTOCRAT DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY 165 Haynes St, S. W. MAin 3453 Atlanta, Ga. We Use . . . REEDER AND MCGAUGHEY SPORTING GOODS 97 Pryor St., N. E. Just below Loew1s Grand JAckson 1618 Atlanta, Ga. MOODY1S SHOE SHOP Serving the people for the past 22 years. 215 South Main St. East Point, Ga. RITTER MUSIC CO., INC. 46 43 AUBURN AVE. ATLANTA, GA. EVERYTHING MUSICAL J. W. TANKERSLEY QUALITY SERVICE STORE 314-16 South Church St, East Point, Ga. CA. 1101-2 ATLANTA FINANCE COMPANY 11M0ney on your signaturi, 201 PALMER BLDG. ATLANTA, GA. M. R. MARKHAM CITY HALL CAFE FINE FOODS at POPULAR PRICES H. L. Lanning, Pmprietor 114 W. Cleveland Ave. East Point, Ga. CAlhoun 9187 Opp. Police and Fire Station PALMOUWS C O F F E E Always F resh MCCLURE 81 TUCKER Grocery Store CAlhoun 1138-39 HOWARD L. CARMICHAEL FUNERAL HOME Superior Ambulance Service EAST POINT Compliments of DARLING SHOP DELICIOUS 'SANDWICHES Served in Our Cafeteria MORNING GLORY BRAND Look for the name Manufactured by FULTON SANDWICH CO, INC. ATLANTA, GEORGIA Established Phones In 1923 WAlnut0516-0517 1890 50 Years 1940 OUR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY During our half century of service, we have endeavored to exemplify good citizenship. z SOUTHERN SAW WORKS, INC. ED. L. HUMPHREYS, President EAST POINT ATLANTA Congratulations to the graduating class of Russell High and especially to Parks Reeves! JOHN S. WHALEY, Pres. and Treas. J. ALLEN RAGSDALE, V ice-Pres. MARY CARTER, Secretary ROBERT L. BRANTON, JR., Credit Mgr. LA VERNE WHALEY PARKS REEVES RAGSDALE, WHALEY 81 COMPANY 1gDependable Protectiorf, INSURANCE . . . BONDS 1 F H A LOANS - AUTOMOBILE FINANCING WHITEWAY, EAST POINT, GA. CALHOUN 21134-5 11C0nscienti0us Insurance Service Since 192111 1 1 1 . Buford A. Moody, Mgr. CAlhoun 3722 M We HAPEVILLE BICYCLE 81 RADIO SHOP p o FSOIRTAI o N 34-20 Stewart Ave. Hapeville, Ca. WITH A HARRISON 81 PHIPPS SERVICE F u 1' U R E STATION 0; AMOCO Super Service 1 AUTO-LITE BATTERIES . U. S. TIRES GREENLEAF SCHOOL 510 North Main St. East Point, Ca. OF BUSINESS CAlhoun 9234 f i f.xm LVN Nu VA DanH rvM N EL;A Sm r...Ls fk... 0m Donn mu: 09 .IN 0... HH D: i W m m . .mg Mk a-d-ouwm-n w'nu- . ?;?;;7422774??23794fi :Ziax: