Sansom High School - Talisman Yearbook (Alabama City, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 250 of the 1959 volume:

ALMA MATER Emma Sansom High, we love thee Thus we pledge our vow Honor, fame, the long years through Crown thy head as now. Purple, gold, our colors fly. May their luster glow. Till our banners reach, the sky And thee the world doth know. Sansom High thy name we cherish. Rich in history’s lore May the spirit of thy namesake Guide us as we go. Ever choosing the paths we seek Rebels, staunch and fine, Till we meet with victory, dear Alma Mater, mine. THIS IS THE YEAR! TALISMAN Published by The Annual Staff of Emma Sansom High School THIS IS THE YEAR Of Expansion Of Personal Growth Of School Achievement Of Training for the Future THIS IS THE YEAR! This is the year we have all waited for, the year of expansion, the year of OUR NEW BUILDING. New rules and regulations confused the seniors as much as the underclassmen. Together we learned new routines and details, but Emma Sansom High was still the same . . . loved by the seniors, enjoyed by the juniors, admired by the sophomores and looked upon with a touch of awe by the freshmen. Through our halls passed the leaders and the followers, the wheels and the cogs, working together to turn the great machinery of Emma Sansom High School. Every phase of life seemed even more vivid this year. The football games were more exciting, the club meetings more interesting, the students more enthusiastic in their work. Through all the good- natured rivalry between the classes ran the thread of unity—we were all from the best school in the world. THIS IS THE YEAR . . . The Students Spent the Summer at the Lake MR. WALTER A. HOLT The students of Emma Sansom have Coach Holt to thank for much of our well rounded sports program. His discerning nature is a school asset in managing the basketball and baseball teams. He has turned out district champions and state champions. To a Man respected and loved by every student at Emma Sansom the annual staff proudly dedicates the 1959 issue of the “Talisman”—Coach Walter A. Holt. JOAN STRAWN Editor GAIL REED ANNUAL STAFF CHARLOTTE STRIPLIN GAIL KNIGHT Assistant Editor Business Managers ANNUAL STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF FRONT ROW: Gail Knight, Ginger Adams, Jimmy Mabrey, Hal Dennis, Jean Brooks, Jimmy Dodson. BACK ROW': Joan Strawn, Brantz Batey, Wanda Roberts, Horace Logan, Mike Brown, Ann Knight. Billy Allen, Larry Davidson. BUSINESS STAFF FRONT ROW: Gerald Waldrop, Gail Reed. Carolyn Corbett, Judy Carter, Jimmy Poe, Charlotte Striplin. BACK ROW: Janice Arnold, Carol McKinney, Mickey Pitts, Hazel Darnell, Rusty Houk, Pat Moon, Nancy Mackey, Charles Jackson. MR. W. 0. BRISCOE Principal With a quiet dignity and an almost uncanny ability to see through alibis and excuses, Mr. Briscoe is the fitting blend of authority and understanding. To know him is to understand why Emma Sansom High School has moved forward. Fairness and co-operation are the trademarks of his supervision, and students know they will be met more than halfway when they take their problems to the office. Besides acting as principal, Mr. Briscoe is our chief “press agent” for making Emma Sansom a better school. MELVIN MORGAN PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL A popular and very busy person is the president of our student council, Melvin Morgan, son of Mrs. George Morgan, 2107 Hill Avenue. Since entering Sansom in 1955, Melvin has been a member of the student council for four years. He was elected by the students as president of the student council in 1958. Melvin lettered in basketball in 1957-1958 and is now a member of the “S” Club. He sits first chair solo cornet in the “Rebel Band,” of which he has been a member for the past four years. He is a member of the “Tau Mu Kappa,” an honorary band club. He also sings in the Goldentone Choir. Upon graduation, Melvin plans to enter Jacksonville State College, where he will major in music education. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Brenda Gray, Treasurer; Melvin Morgan. President; Gerald Waldrop, Vice President; Brenda Pruett, Secretary. i NEW BUILDING FACULTY What is teaching? Is it more than tests, and daily assign- ments? Yes, it’s getting to know individuals instead of merely classes. It’s fanning a spark of interest until it grows into knowledge and appreciation. But there is a side apart from the academic, a personal side that prompts the gen- erosity that helps the students or fellow faculty members, and the merriment and frolic that go into the faculty as- sembly. The jokes, practical and otherwise, that liven up each day, come from the personalities that say, “I wouldn’t change my job for any other in the world!” y MISS MINNIE LOU STINSON Supervisor of Attendance MRS. MERTIE MEY MOORE MR. J. D. SAMUELS MRS. JEAN BAKER TODD Supervisor of Music Supervisor of Instruction Supervisor of Art MR. WALTER G. NELSON Director of Research and Guidance MR. ALLEN C. CLEVELAND Director of Purchasing, Maintenance, and Transportation Mr. Tom Nichols, who is a well-liked fellow, teaches first year algebra, plane geometry and general science. In his posi- tion as assistant principal, he is in charge of the activities of our school in the absence of Mr. Briscoe. Mr. Nichols is a graduate of Troy State College where he received a B.S. degree. Mr. W. O. Briscoe attended the public schools in Haleyville and Double Springs, Alabama. He attended Florence State Col- lege and Howard College where he received a B.S. degree. Mr. Briscoe has a Master of Arts degree from Auburn. He has served as principal of Emma Sansom for eleven years. Mrs. Lorraine Coleman very capably keeps our school office in order and helps many students during a day by issuing late slips and dismissal slips. She is a graduate of Douglas High School and Gadsden Business College. A man who aids many of Emma San- som’s students in starting their career, Mr. John Weaver teaches diversified occu- pations. He is a graduate of Cullman High School and Alabama Polytechnic Institute where he received a B.S. degree. He su- pervises the organization and teaching of evening trade extension classes throughout the city. Mrs. Gladys Murphree attended Jackson- ville State College where she received a B.S. degree. She teaches diversified edu- cation and also is one of the sponsors of the DO and DE club. Mrs. Murphy taught at Gadsden High School before coming to Emma Sansom but we love her just the same. Mrs. Geneva McKee is a graduate of Huntingdon College where she received an A.B. degree with a major in social studies. She has done graduate work at Duke University. Being a very versatile person, Mrs. McKee very ably handles the guidance department at Emma Sansom and also teaches democracy and French. The senior sponsor. Miss Nelle Martin, is loved by all. A graduate of Howard College where she received an A.B. degree, she teaches American history. Miss Martin is the sponsor of the Emma Sansom chapter of the National Honor Society. Miss Lera Grady received an A.B. degree from Judson College and an M.A. degree from the University of Washington. She teaches civics and is sponsor of the Ninth Grade club. Each year she helps the fresh- man class with their homecoming float. Even though she is a graduate of one of our biggest rivals, Gadsden High School, Miss Sarah Robinson is loved by all the students at Emma Sansom. Her smile al- ways greets those who enter her civics and American history classes. She has a B.S. degree, with a major in history, from Jacksonville State College. Mrs. Audrey Culver, an excellent instruc- tor, teaches sophomore English. She is a graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, where she received an A.B. degree. Mrs. Culver serves as sponsor of the soph- omore class. Mrs. Aulta Lee Corbett is a graduate of the University of Alabama where she received an A.B. with a major in English. She enjoys teaching senior English because there is no discipline problem with seniors. She also serves as sponsor of the “Talis- man” and “Rebel Review.” Now teaching junior English, Mrs. Rob- bie Davis seems to enjoy her work. She realizes the great need for people, both professional and otherwise, to learn the correct use and appreciation of the English language. She attended Howard College and Trevecca Nazarene College in Nash- ville, Tennessee, where she received a B.A. degree with a major in English. She is now working on her Master of Arts degree at Auburn. As librarian at Emma Sansom, Mrs. Laura Inzer aids many students each day in finding references from the numerous books in our library. She also teaches library science. She is a graduate of Van- derbilt University where she received an A.B. degree in English and library science. Besides her work at Emma Sansom, Mrs. Inzer is librarian at the University Center. She has set up a wonderful library there. Miss Francis Cantrell attended Snead College. Howard College and the University of Alabama. She now teaches freshman English. This is Miss Cantrell’s first year at Sansom, but she is already very popular with the students, especially the freshmen. A former graduate of Emma Sansom, Miss Shirley Thompson received her B.S. degree in education from the University of Alabama. Realizing the great need for teachers, she has chosen a career in the field of education. Miss Thompson teaches freshman English and dramatics. = = = = t r= A teacher who is well liked by all stu- dents, Mr. Clarence “Doc” Garry is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he received an A.B. degree and of Columbia University in New York City where he received an M.A. degree. He teaches chemistry, physics, general science, and senior science. A graduate of Jacksonville State College, Mr. James Leftwich teaches chemistry and general science. He is also the sponsor of the Emma Sansom High School student council. For a number of years, since coming to Emma Sansom, he has served as sponsor of the Hi-Y. With a B.S. degree from Alabama Col- lege of Montevallo, Mrs. Virginia Abney teaches biology. She also sponsors the Alpha Tri-Hi-Y, a girls’ Christian organi- zation. Mrs. Abney served as chairman of the homecoming committee this year. Mrs. June Haggerty is a graduate of Jacksonville State College where she re- ceived a B.S. degree. She teaches first and second year algebra and solid geometry. Mrs. Haggerty serves as sponsor of the Future Teachers of America. A graduate of Mississippi State, Mr. Harley Boyd has a B.S. degree in education and business administration. He teaches general math and is also coach of the Emma Sansom High School “B” team. An excellent teacher who is still kidded about her Yankee accent. Miss Helen Fry teaches consumer economics and business math; she also sponsors the Sigma Gamma. Miss Fry is a graduate of Brenau College where she received an A.B. degree. She is now working on her M.A. degree at Jacksonville State College. V 1 r 00000000 With a B.S. degree from the University of Alabama, Mrs. Marie McDonald very ably serves as the head of the commercial department. She teaches beginners’ typing, advanced shorthand, advanced typing, office practice, and business English. Many of the graduates of the commercial department have secured responsible positions without having to attend business college because of the thoroughness with which she operates her department. She works every summer to schedule all the students for the following year. Mrs. Charlotte Cottingham is a graduate of Athens College where she received an A.B. degree. She teaches business training, business math, and office practice. The success of the Junior-Senior dance every spring is due, in a large measure, to the efforts of Mrs. Cottingham. Her person- ality makes her a favorite of all the stu- dents. Mrs. Helen Nichols attended Jacksonville State College where she received a B.S. degree. She is teaching beginners’ typing, beginners’ shorthand and bookkeeping. She also serves as sponsor of the Future Bus- iness Leaders of America. Mr. John King is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he received both an A.B. and M.A. degree. In addi- tion to teaching art at Emma Sansom, he also teaches at Gadsden High School. He instructs a class in art at the University Center at night. Miss Francis Tatum attended Shorter College in Rome, Georgia, where she re- ceived a Bachelor of Music degree. In addition to teaching five classes of glee club each day, she sponsors Emma San- som’s vocal group, the Goldentones. Miss Tatum and her students are called upon by civic groups of our town to present musical numbers. They are very popular with all clubs and organizations in the community. Mr. Billy “Rip” Reagan is a graduate of Emma Sansom High School and Jack- sonville State College where he received a B.S. degree in music education. Mr. Reagan has led our band to three national championships, two of them in first place. He has done a wonderful job with our famed “Rebel” band. Miss Evelyn Rice is a graduate of Jack- sonville State College where she received a B.S. degree. In addition to teaching girls’ physical education, she also teaches freshman English and biology. She serves as the sponsor of the Emma Sansom cheer- leaders. Mrs. Jean Folsom attended Gadsden High School and Alabama Polytechnic Institute, where she received B.S. and M.S. degrees. Helping to keep the students at Emma Sansom in good physical fitness, she teaches girls’ physical education. She knows the value of physical training in high school and college. She was a majorette at Gads- den High School and at Auburn. Mrs. Ella Mary Chambers is a graduate of Alabama College where she received a B.S. degree. She is the head of the Home Economics department and also is the sponsor of the Future Homemakers of Amer- ica club. Each year she has interesting programs and demonstrations conducted in her classes by guests she invites from the Alabama Power Company, The Gas Com- pany and the Dairy Association. Coach Walter Holt has an A.B. degree from Birmingham Southern and an M.A. degree from the University of Alabama. He teaches world history and civics; he is also Emma Sansom’s basketball and base- ball coach. In recent years Coach Holt has had an all-state baseball team. He spends most of his time during the summer work- ing with the baseball boys. A former graduate of Emma Sansom High School and the University of Ken- tucky where he received an A.B. degree. Coach Charles Bentley serves as head foot- ball coach. He has strict training rules and makes his boys work hard, but they seem to like him for it. He also teaches physical education. Emma Sansom’s only bachelor. Coach George ‘‘Blackie” Heath, is very popular with the students, especially the football boys. In addition to serving as assistant football and basketball coach, he teaches general science and physical education. He has a B.S. degree from Jacksonville State College and an M.A. degree from Peabody. FACULTY SNAPS CLASSES THIS IS THE YEAR . . . OF PERSONAL GROWTH This year marked a different paragraph in each life. For the FRESHMEN, it meant coming at last into an adult world. They joined the ranks of the fascinating, much dreamed of Senior High, but for many it meant disappointment. For now that the heights of glory were attained, they proved to be a lot of hard work. The SOPHOMORES had just attained enough confidence to be careless and reckless, as they have had the idea that these character- istics belong to all high school students. The JUNIORS faced the most wonderful, yet hardest part of their high school careers. The problems of the Junior-Senior dance and class rings were theirs alone, but the work was easier with the knowl- edge that each junior at last was an integral piece of Emma Sansom and it, in turn, a real part of them. To the SENIORS, this year meant the fulfillment of an old dream. Here they were, on the top! For one triumphant year they could rule the world. Looked up to, admired, they were at last accepted as mature and wise. SENIORS THIS IS THE YEAR . . . No longer are there upperclassmen to tease us. We are the SEN- IORS ! The honor of the senior yell, and the center section at assem- blies is ours. This is a year of conflicting feelings. We are between the past and the future. Behind us are happy memories, the magic thrill of the Prom, frosty nights filled with wild cheering at football games, careful planning and hard work for bonfires and assemblies. Ahead lies Commencement and then . . . ? We are proud of the past but it is already receding into misty memories. Wre know our lines; we have our props; our costumes are chosen; and we’re ready to enter the part for which we’ve practiced. THIS IS THE YEAR we find our futures. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President _______ GEORGE THOMAS Vice President __ CHARLES PHILLIPS Secretary..........VALERIE NOBLE Treasurer JUDY CARTER CAROLYN BRAGG JEAN BROOKS ■ SYBIL BOWEN SANDRA BURGESS BONNIE ELKINS PATRICIA ERWIN SENIORS JUDY GARGUS PATRICIA GARNER EUGENE GRIFFIN RRENDA GRAY SENIORS SONJA MARBUT JOYCE MITCHELL BRENDA PRUETT GAIL REED EDNA EARL RIALS LINDA SIMPSON BILLY SMITH CHARLOTTE STRIPLIN LEON YOUNG SONJA YOTHER NOT PICTURED JOHNNY BLAIR RONNIE STEWART joan McIntyre MRS. DAVIS’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, Kenneth Pike; Vice President, Wayne Houk; Secretary, Pat Johnson; Treasurer, Trish Gamer. MRS. CORBETT’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, Larry Brown; Vice President, Jimmy Gramling; Secretary, Mavis Webb; Treasurer, Don Kidd. MISS MARTIN’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, Buddy Countryman; Vice President, Peggy Blevins; Secretary, Charlotte Striplin; Treasurer, Faye Bradford. JUNIORS This year was the greatest test for the JUNIORS. Could they struggle through chemistry? Will the Junior-Senior dance be a suc- cess? They entered wholeheartedly into all the activities of the school, working always for fund-raising projects that would bring enjoyment and contributions. They kidded their own serious thoughts, but weren’t ashamed of having thought them. Instead of relying com- pletely on their parents, the JUNIORS worked on their own for their own needs. Their creative abilities came into the light; often master- pieces resulted ... a real proof of the skill that was so rapidly increas- ing. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President--------KENNETH GARRETT Vice President_______ARTHUR PAULK Secretary-----------ZACK ROBERSON Treasurer____________SANDRA SWEENEY Alice Amos Linda Amos David Atchley Connie Baker Brantz Batey Horace Bayne Jane Beck Jimmy Beddingfield JUNIORS J. L. Bellamy Mike Bilbro Carolyn Berryman Bryan Birdsall Lorretta Blevins Kent Bolding Gwen Bradford Glenda Brooks Bonnie Brown James Brown Linda Buchanan Wayne Bullock JUNIORS Malcomb Burt Herbert Bynum Tim Campbell Joyce Clark Jerry Clay Betty Cox J. B. Cox R. T. Cox Norma Denham Hal Dennis Mary Ann Dingier Pat Douglas Carol Dowdy James Epperson Becky Erwin Lavanda Farrell JUNIORS Jackie Igou Ezell Jackson Lucilia Kidd Billie Jane King Cail Knight Jerry Knight Pearl Little Nancy Littlefield Joe Logan Rexe Lowe Judy McDowell David McElwee Nancy Mackey Ann Mangum Landis Manderson Howard Mardis Mary Nell Martin Shirley Mitchell Linda Mize Pat Moon JUNIORS Betty McWhorter Carolyn Nance Peggy Nance Glenn Nelson Linda New Donald Owens Arthur Paulk Ronald Payne Neil McElroy Terry McGriff Judy Perkins Nancy Phillips Betty Quinn Rita Reddish Marie Prichett Michael Pruitt Zack Robinson Joan Ryals JUNIORS Arnold Smith Elizabeth Smith Brenda Smith Gary Smith David Spurgeon Judy Stewart Terry St. John Tommy Story Sandra Sweeney Billy Thompson Glenn Thrower Charles Tucker Juanita Turner Jane Underwood Gerald Waldrop Jimmy Weathington Nickie Wells David Whitaker Barbara White Rovine White JUNIORS Charles Wilkerson Patsy Wilson Joyce Wright Jerry Womack NOT PICTURED Tommy Diffee Hiawatha Downs Ralph Dunn Kenneth Elkins Lynn Kerr NOT PICTURED Melvin Knight Jerry Moon Carlene Taylor John Wilburn Jack Worley SNAPS MRS. COTTINGHAM’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, Nanaline Holt; Vice President, Horace Hampton; Secretary, Jimmy Hathcock; Treasurer, Pat Jones. MISS FRY’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President. Elizabeth Smith; Vice President, Tim Campbell; Secretary, Tommy Story; Treasurer, Linda Amos. MRS. NICHOLS’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, R. T. Cox; Vice President, Paul Ferguson; Secretary, Mary Nell Martin; Treasurer, Kenneth Elkins. MR. BOYD’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, Pat Hines; Vice President. Shirley Strickland; Secretary, Eva Jane Stone; Treasurer, Elaine Stewart. MRS. ABNEY’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, David Waites; Vice President, Linda Mackey; Secretary, Shirley Williams; Treasurer, David Walker. MISS ROBINSON’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, Rose Mary Jones; Vice President, Cherie Kerr; Secretary, Barbara Chambers; Treasurer, Ray Entrekin. SOPHOMORES This year the SOPHOMORES have finally accepted the mystifying wonders of Sansom High. At last they have decided that they can’t be like Seniors . . . yet. Next year some of them will act like Juniors, will accept the responsibilities of Juniors, but others will go on being SOPHOMORES. They will not grow up. To be an ideal SOPHO- MORE is the most difficult task of all. However, those SOPHO- MORES who worked on the SOPHOMORE float proved themselves ideals. Their float won the second prize at Homecoming this year. This was truly a task well-done by each student. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President----------------------------JAMES BROTHERS Vice President_________________________STEVE VISE Secretary ANN HELTON Treasurer___________________________JUDY BANNISTER SOPHOMORES Harold Addison Peggy Addison Joe Alford Billy Allen Linda Allen Janice Arnold Dorothy Avery Doris Baker Leonard Baker Nancy Ball Judy Bannister Ann Barfield Jimmy Barfield Judy Barnes Novaline Bates Tommy Beaube Herchel Bellew Peggy Bowers Evelyn Bishop Wayne Bishop SOPHOMORES Ann Blackwell Charlotte Blanton Jean Bradford Leonard Brady Penny Brewster Jimmy Brooks Larry Brooks James Brothers Janice Brown Michael Brown Ann Bullard Angela Butler Martha Nell Byers Judy Bynum Joe Campbell Carl Cannon Charlotte Cary Barbara Chambers Billy Chandler Elizabeth Chandler Hanceford Clayton Robert Clayton SOPHOMORES Carolyn Corbett Richard Cornelius Larmar Countryman Gary Davenport James Dunn Dianne Dupree Boyd Eidson Gary Elkins Linda Ellis Gary Entrekin Ray Entrekin Bobby Epperson Barbara Erwin Eleanor Estes Evelyn Estes Sandra Fann Barbara Fox Shirley Freeman Angela Franklin Alice Galbreath SOPHOMORES James Galbreath Mike Gallagher Betty Jo Gibbs Wayne Golden Glenda Goodson Judy Graves Diane Gray James Griffin Johnny Guttry Carolyn Hall Doug Hamil Grady Hammock Richard Harp Terry Harris Marcia Hayes Charlotte Helms Ann Helton Earl Hicks Pat Hines Barbara Holland Ann Holt Charlotte Hooper SOPHOMORES Jane Jackson Rosemary Jones Cherie Kerr Imogene Kilgro Margaret Killingsworth Carolyn Knight Carolyn Lambert Jimmie Lambert ■ Jean Lecroy Annette Lee Jimmy Leftwich Larry Lewiski Barbara Logan Jonnie Lyles Martha McClure Carley McDearmond Ronnie McDonald Jo Helen McGriff Linda Mackey James Marble SOPHOMORES Gerald Marbut Douglas Martin Tommy Mathis Louise Meeks Harold Mobley Martha Moody Gene Moon Johnny Moore Judy Moore Phillip Moore Terry Moore Kenneth Morgan Mike Morrison Ethel Mostella Anna Murray Gwendell Nance Marvine Nance Margaret Naylor Karene Nix Arnold Norton Linda O’Dell Terry Ogletree Nancy Parris Helen Payne SOPHOMORES Sandra Perran Bobby Phillips Joe Phillips Mickey Pitts Alan Ponder Linda Pope Carolyn Preston Judy Proffitt Donna Pruett Joe Pruett Inez Pruitt Peggy Rakestrav Donald Reynolds Bobby Riley Bill Rosser Charlotte Rouse Carolyn Sauls Leslie Shaneyfelt Allen Sherrell Hugh Simmons SOPHOMORES Gerry Sizemore Jane Smith Patsy Smith Kenneth Snail Joe Spencer Douglas Spinks Ronnie Spurgeon Jimmy Stanley Kenneth Stepleton John Stevenson Elaine Stewart Rosemary Stewart Eva Jane Stone Jo Lena Strickland Shirlev Strickland Billy Studdard John Sullivan Dannv Swann Belva Swart Jean Talton SOPHOMORES Douglas Thompson Faye Thompson Judv Thompson Linda Thompson Pat Thornton Joyce Thrasher Pat Thrasher Betty Tidwell Bobby Turner Margaret Turner Linda Tyler Gail Vinvard Steve Vice Mary Frances Wagnon David Waits Gail Waldrop David Walker Sarah Walters Gwinn Ward Barbara Watkins SOPHOMORES Dan Watkins Wynema Watts Kenneth Whisonant Richard Whitehead Elizabeth Wiggington Georgia Williams Shirley Williams Linda Willingham Samuel Wilson Jacob Wright NOT PICTURED Jean Bachelor Lamar Blair Randy Clifton Jean Erwin Larry Fitts Jerry Garmony James Gladden Carl Grant Melvin Guice Billy Marona Betty Martin Bill Morgan Evelyn Price Patricia Sitz Hoyt Taliaferro Jimmy Tallent Bill Teague Larry Thomas Richard Veal Bobbie Willoughby Elaine Wilson Joyce Ann Williams Mr. Weaver’s Homeroom Officers Mr. Nichols’s Homeroom Officers FRESHMEN We are the “youngons” of Emma Sansom. Eventually we shall be the leaders and have the privileges the Seniors now enjoy, but this year, we have tried to prove our worthiness. We, too, have had our heroes, the ones we look up to and admired. We have had our class pride, the loyalty that drives us to give the upperclassmen real com- petition. There were moments of complete maturity when we were one hundred per cent adult, but always we returned to our special world of “not-quite-grown-up.” Soon enough we shall take over all of our responsibilities; this year we devoted our time to the happy job of enjoying our first year at Emma Sansom High School. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President _______NATHAN BLACK Vice President___ DAVID BROTHERS Secretary _______ PAT HOWINGTON Treasurer___________LARRY DAVIDSON FRESHMEN Gail Addison James Adkinson Jerry Albert Betty Alldrege Judy Aldrege Elizabeth Argo Ronald Archer Charles Austin Donald Autwell David Bailey Brenda Baker Charles Barnes June Bams Judy Batey Harold Batie Faye Bloodworth Glen Bearden Judy Bolton Patricia Berry Rayford Bolton Tommy Bigharr. Sonny Bowen Farrell Bishop Melton Box Nathen Black Jerry Boyd Margaret Blackwr Brenda Bradford FRESHMEN Phyllis Bradley Kenneth Brooks Marie Brooks David Brothers Donald Brown Frankie Ann Brown Gordon Brown Jackie Brown Patricia Brown Peggy Brown Perry Brown Janice Bullock Shirley Bullock Paul Burchfield Ralph Burt Myra Caldwell Mary Ann Cannon Sherrell Cannon Patsy Carter Jimmy Cash Sheila Chambers Betty Chitwood Larry Clay Beverly Clayton Gordon Clemons Virginia Cline Michael Coin Bill Coker FRESHMEN Alvis Coley Shirley Couch Johnny Coley Eddie Cox Glenda Connor Jimmy Cox Ronald Cornelius Teddie Cox Nancy Cornutt Billy Ray Crane June Cost ley James Cranford Loretta Cothran Leesonia Cranford Margaret Crosley Orman Crosley Hazel Darnell Larry Davidson Ronnie Deerman Barbara Delevie Terry Denson Charles Dollahite Marsha Douglas Pat Duffey Danny Elkins Urn Elkins Betty Elrod Eugene Elrod FRESHMEN Johnny Elsea I .ana Fox Linda Entrekin Belly Fowler Slanley Enlrekin Margie Franklin Dell Erwin John Fraser Jimmy Farrell Johnny French Douglas Finley Hulene Frix Jerry Fortenberry Paul Gaither Janice Garner Barbara Garretl Wayne Gilliland James Gladden David Golden Michael Gowens Fred Greene Garlon Griffith Willadean Griffith Linda Gulledge Paula Guthrie Martha Handy Billy Hanvey Carolyn Hardman FRESHMEN Sandra Harp Faye Harris Janie Harris Russell Harris Barbara Hayes Shirley Hayes Joe Haynie Mary Ella Helms Julia Helms James Henry Johnny Herrons Jimmy Hicks Larry Hicks Carolyn Holiday Patricia Hollingsworth Patricia Honeycutt Bobby Hood Don Hopper Grant Hopper Pat Howington Wayne Huff Henry Hutchins Carolyn Hum Sammy Inin Charles Jackson Betty Jacobs Jimmy Johnson James Jones FRESHMEN Pat Jones Carolyn Kilgro Charles Jordan Ann Knight Melvin Keith Patrick Labounty Andrew Kerr Linda Laml ert Sandra Kerr Linda Sue Lambert Larry Kidd Terry Lancaster Martha Kidd Peggy Langly Stanley Langston Don Leverton Ronald I ankford Floyd Lock!in David Leath Margarett Lofton Jerry Leftwich Milton Lowe Joe Leftwich Carolyn Lowery Sharon Leftwich Calvin Loyd Linda Leverett Jimmy Loyd FRESHMEN Jane Lyles Jimmy Lyles Winford Lyles Jimmie Mabrey Betty Martin Bill Martin Marearie Martin PegjEy Martin Marston Mashbum Patsy Mathis Ramona May Jem Mavo Steve Mar Millan Clyde McCallum Beverk McDonald Jackie Menniper Lam- McElroy Joan Menninper Lam- McEIwee Paul Menniper Glenda McGowan Clyde Miller Joe McGrew Linda Minyard Winda McCriff Jennett Mitchell Homer McKenney Judy Mize FRESHMEN Larry Moody Gail Nelson Kat ie Moore Raymond Nelson Linda Morgan Buddy Nichols Edward Morris Timothy Nicholson Gary Morris Mae Nix Bobby Nance Jeffery Neeley Johnny Nixon Joan O’Barr Jean Oden Linda Ott Noah Orr Joey Osborne Vernon Parris Rebecca Patrick Jack Patton Ann Paulk James Osby Carol Padgett Douglas Parker Jane Payne Gene Payne Gail Pearson FRESHMEN Lamar Pearson Johnny Phillips David Peavey Sue Phillips Gerald Peek Ronald Pike Jimmy Perkins Gerald Poe Lois Peters Jimmy Poe Elaine Phillips Jimmy Phillips Billy Ponder David Preston Kenneth Preston Joseph Rhea Lamar Preston Larry Rials Ann Putman Bill Roberson Milton Putman Wanda Roberts Ronald Rector Sarah Rose Jane Reddish Sherrell Scott Ronnie Reed Odell Shaneyfelt FRESHMEN Jimmy Simmons Kenneth Smith Sharon Sisco Ray Smith Pat Skinner R. E. Smith Carolyn Smith Richard Smith Donald Smith Roy Smith Harold Smith Jerry Snead Joyce Smith Mary Snell Sue Snell William Snider Melvin Snow Thomas Southerland Sammy Stafford Danny Stevens Harry Stevens Robbie Stevens Veronica St. John Nancy Stone Delons Stont Linda Stovers Gerald Stricklin Tommy Strickland FRESHMEN James Stringer Jimmy Surals Kenneth Thomas Martha Toni Loyd Sutton Barry Turman Frank Swanger Larry Turner Robert Swann Patricia Underwood Hoyatt Taliaferro Mack Vaughn James Thacker Gary Vice Glenda Vickery' Mary Vickery Virginia Vickery Dan Waits Jimmy Walden Allen Walker Joyce Vinson Sandra Vinson Jimmy Vinyard Shirley Waddell Doris Warren Wayne Warren Geraldean Waters James Watkins FRESHMEN Orman Watkins Fred Waggand Roger Watkins Betty Watson Charles Whisonant Diane White Bill Watson Shelba White Diane Watson Melvin Whitmore Freida Wells Billy Jack Westcott Marie W'hiten John Wilburn Carolyn Wilkerson Bobby Willabee Morris Williams Billy W'iiliams Bobby Williamson Ann Wilson Janice Wilson Mary Ann Wood Patsy Woodall Terry Woodall Ronnie Womack Sue Womack Benson W’right Gary W'right NOT PICTURED Wayne Bankson Wanda Bearden Gerald Black Jerry’ Black Jerry Blair Jimmy Butler Jerry’ Clark Cecil Cahela Margaret Gunnels Jimmy Jenkins Jimmy Johnson NOT PICTURED Curtis Jones Gary Don Lankford David Lee Ronnie Lipscomb John Little James Loveman Hugh McWhorter Jimmie Miller Linda Diane Minyard Douglas Nance Bud Spruling Willard Wright Don Yeager Betty Yancey MR. LEFTWICH’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, Wanda Roberts; Vice President, Gerald Poe; Secretary. Loretta Corthan; Treasurer, Ronnie Reed. MISS GRADY’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, Joe Haynie; Vice President, Mary Ellen Helms; Secretary, Betty Elrod; Treasurer, Billy Hanvey. MISS CANTRELL’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, Nathan Black; Vice President, David Brothers; Secretary, Perry Brown; Treasurer, Gail Addison. MR. GARRY’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS President, Danny Elkins; Vice President, Paula Guthrie; Secretary, Jerry Fortenbury; Treasurer, Betty Fowler. MR. HOLT’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS MRS. FOLSOM’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS MISS RICE’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS Assembly MISS THOMPSON’S HOMEROOM OFFICERS THIS IS THE YEAR . . . OF SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT Emma Sansom has always been outstanding, but this year its star of fame rose even higher. National recognition came to our Rebel Band when it captured the number one position in the Veteran of Foreign Wars National Band contest. Along with this came our new school building, one of the most modern in the state, and a greater stress for academic development. Our achievements in the past may have brought us much recognition, but this year has made us even more proud. SPORTS The group of confident appearing boys in their purple and gold lettermen’s sweaters are looked up to by an admiring student body, but a false idea of ease surrounds their accomplishments. Long after- noons and weary evenings are the mileposts in the life of an athlete. Lengthened are his days, troubled are his nights, with charley-horses, sprained ankles, smashed fingers, and sore backs. As must be done in all competitive elements in life, he works hard constantly so that he may shine for just a few moments when he walks out on the “stage” and faces the public’s eye ... an eye that can be so critical. . . yet so quick to reward those who perform well. JIMMY BARFIELD Quarterback BOBBY KNIGHT Halfback HORACE HAMPTON Halfback JAMES BROTHERS Halfback BOBBY PHILLIPS Halfback CHARLES WILKINSON Halfback DON HOPPER Halfback foot JOHN SULLIVAN Fullback CAPTAINS LEON YOUNG, CHARLES PHILLIPS TOMMY BEAUBE Quarterback KENNETH ELKINS Fullback MIKE BROWN Fullback TERRY HARRIS Center ZACK ROBERSON Center HERBERT BYNUM Center BILL JOHNSON Tackle JIMMY HATHCOCK Tackle FOO' KIRBY REDDISH Tackle CHARLES JORDAN Tackle FOOTBALL MANAGERS KENNETH GARRETT Guard LEON YOUNG Guard ARNOLD NORTON Guard ■ ball HORACE BAYNE Guard PAUL FERGUSON Guard DOUGLAS SPINKS End BRANTZ BATEY End JIMMY HATHCOCK Center JAMES O’DELL Guard TERRY MOORE Guard JIMMY BARFIELD Guard CHARLES WILKINSON Guard BASKEl COACH WALTER HOLT, COACH CEORGE HEATH GEORGE THOMAS Forward A” TEAM J. L. BELLAMY Forward TOMMY BEAUBE Forward 'V 1 HORACE BAYNE Guard LARRY LEWISKI Guard MANAGERS ilkifciL JERRY CLAY Guard FRANK SWANGER Guard “B” TEAM MIKE BROWN Forward BILLY RAY CRANE Forward BILL TEAGUE Center JIMMY DODSON Shortstop LARRY BROWN Second Base EUGENE GRIFFIN Second Base RONALD COUCH Center Field BASEBALL TEAM GARY ENTREKIN Second Base LEONARD BRADY First Base JOE LEFTWICH Pitcher TOMMY BEAUBE Third Base ARTHUR PAULK Third Base GEORGE THOMAS Right Field JIMMY BARFIELD BASEBALL MANAGERS JERRY CLAY TERRY MOORE Pjuicr CLUBS High school students love to congregate and a common interest must be established for a successful conversation. Often raising funds for a pet project, such as nominating a “Valentine Queen”, is the common bond. Whether it be selling pencils for cheerleader funds or selling candy and cards to supplement the treasury the clubs at Sansom provide the perfect opportunity for high school students to get to- gether. The French Club, Art Club, Honor Society, and “S” Club, all bring the students together for club projects or to plan a dance or dinner. Guest speakers talk to members, trips and conferences add variety and interest. A look into any club meeting would reveal the buzz of many voices and the combining of many ideas. Friendship is based on common interest, and interest is the keynote of any club. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY President—]OYCE WAITS Secretary—JEAN BROOKS Pice President—JUDY CARTER Treasurer—FAYE BRADFORD Sponsor—MISS NELLE MARTIN STUDENT COUNCIL President—MELVIN MORGAN Secretary— BRENDA PRUETT Vice President—GERALD WALDROP Treasurer— BRENDA GRAY Sponsor—MR. JAMES LEFTWICH FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA President—PAT GARNER Secretary-Treasurer—JOYCE WAITS Vice President—VALERIE NOBLE Reporter-JEAN BROOKS Sponsor—MRS. HELEN NICHOLS FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA President—JOYCE MITCHELL Secretary— PAT JOHNSON Vice President—PAT HANLEY Treasurer—JOAN STRAWN Sponsor— MRS. JUNE HAGGERTY LE CERCLE FRANCAIS President—HORACE LOGAN Secretary— BONNIE BROWN Vice President—JUDY CARTER Treasurer—NANCY MACKEY Sponsor— MRS. GENEVA McKEE ART CLUB President—NANCY MACKEY President—CARL CANNON Vice President—PEGGY BLEVINS Treasurer— PAT DOUGLAS Secretary— BRENDA GARTMAN Sponsor—MR. JOHN KING ALPHA TRI-HI-Y President—FAYE BRADFORD Vice PresidenI—BRENDA PRUETT Sponsor—MRS. VIRGINIA ABNEY Secretary—JEAN BROOKS Treasurer-JOYCE WAITS Chaplain—BAIL KNIGHT BETA TRI-HI-Y President—JUDY CARTER Secretary-Treasurer—VALERIE NOBLE Vice President— NANCY MACKEY Chaplain—NANCY CLEMONS Sponsor—MISS SARAH ROBINSON HI-Y CLUB President—CHARLES PHILLIPS Secretary—LEVAN PARKER Vice President— LEON YOUNG Treasurer—JIMMY DODSON Sponsor— MR. JAMES LEFTWICH SCIENCE CLUB President—ANN GENTRY Secretary-Treasurer—ANDREA FOSTER Vice President—JIMMY HATHCOCK Sponsor—MR. CLARENCE GARY “S” CLUB President—LEON YOUNG Secretary'Treasurer—MAX DAVIS Vice President—GERALD WALDROP Sponsor—COACH CHARLES BENTLEY AUDIO VISUAL CLUB President—DAVID SPURGEON Secretary—JAMES DUNN Vice President—}. D. ARCHER Treasurer—LEONARD BAKER Sponsor—MISS FRANCES CANTRELL REBEL REVIEW STAFF Editor—FAYE BRADFORD Business Manager— PEGGY BLEVINS Assistant Editor—GWEN BRADFORD Sponsor—MRS. AULTA LEE CORBETT TEEN-AGE BOOK CLUB President—UZ WIGGONTON Secretary— BARBARA WATKINS Vice President—GEORGIA WILLIAMS Treasurer—SANDRA PERRAN Sponsor— MRS. LAURA INZER GOLDENTONE CHOIR President— DON KIDD Secretary-0AIL KNIGHT Vice President—IVAN PEEK Treasurer—JUDY CARTER Sponsor—MISS FRANCES TATUM GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM MRS. JEAN FOLSOM, Sponsor MRS. LAURA INZER, Sponsor TAU MU KAPPA President—BREN DA PRUETT Secretary—LANA YOTHER Vice• President—GARY GRAVES Treasurer—DON KIDD Sponsor—MR. RIP REAGAN LIBRARY STAFF Editor—JOAN STRAWN Business Manager— GAIL REED Assistant Editor—GAIL KNIGHT Sponsor—MRS. AULTA LEE CORBETT SIGMA GAMMA President-GAIL FULMER Secretary— PEGGY BLEVINS Vice President—JOYCE MITCHELL Treasurer— GAIL REED Sponsor— MISS HELEN FRY 1959 “TALISMAN” STAFF D. O. AND D. E. CLUB D. O. AND D. E. CLUB President-SANDRA BURGESS Vice President—KENNETH ADDISON Secretary—CAROLYN BERRYMAN Treasurer—JANICE BLACKWELL Reporter— EVELYN HELMS Sponsors MRS. GLADYS MURPHREE MR. JOHN WEAVER D.O. and D.E. Club Homecoming Car Mr. and Miss D.O. SANDRA BURGESS KENNETH ADDISON FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA President—ELAINE STEWART Secretary—JUDY PROFITT Vice President—GERALDINE LOVELL Treasurer—BREN DA PILLITARY Advanced Class CHEERLEADERS CHEERLEADERS Brenda Pillitary Horace Logan Head Cheerleader Linda Mize J. D. Archer Judy Gargus Kenneth Addison Alice Amos Linda Amos Glen Thrower Billy Allen Barbara White Elizabeth Smith Harold Addison Kent Bolding REBEL Lana Yother Gail Nelson Judy Bannister MAJORETTES Cherie Kerr Becky Erwin Ann Helton Brenda Gray Head Majorette Freida Wells DRUM MAJOR David McElwee Judy Thompson Barbara Holland Janice Bryant FLAG BEARERS Gerry Sizemore Billy Jane King EMMA SANSOM “REBEL'’ BAND National V.F.W. Champions 1957- 1958 1958- 1959 ACTIVITIES Trying to find the right house where Who’s Who pictures are to be made . . . decorating the lunch room (of all places) for the Christ- mas Ball . . . frantically trying to transform a truck into a color strewn float for the Homecoming parade . . . concentrating at senior play rehearsal . . . struggling to get all the “hoops”, under an evening dress, thru the car door in order to be at the beauty judging on time ... solemnly anticipating getting out of classes for graduation practice and primping to make the cap stay at just the right angle for the last night’s graduation march. In a short while all these will be only memories of school days. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN MISS BRENDA CRANFORD SENIOR BEAUTY MISS JOAN KNOWLES JUNIOR BEAUTY MISS NANCY MACKEY SOPHOMORE BEAUTY MISS ANN BULLARD FRESHMAN BEAUTY MISS ANN KNIGHT JOHNNY REBEL HORACE LOGAN MISS EMMA SANSOM FAYE BRADFORD VALENTINE QUEEN MISS BRENDA PRUETT HOMECOMING QUEEN MISS PEGGY BLEVINS MAVIS WEBB escorted by James Snow NANCY MACKEY escorted by Melvin Morgan ANN KNIGHT escorted by Sonny Bowen CHER IE KERR escorted by James Ledbetter SENIORS PLACE FIRST IN FLOAT CONTEST - CARS IN THE HOMECOMING PARADE SECOND PLACE WINNER French Club Car FIRST PLACE WINNER Rebel Review Car National Honor Society Car Sigma Gamma Car F.H.A. Car Tri-Hi-Y Car HIGHLIGHTS OF HOMECOMING Members of 1948 ami 1958 Class served tea in the home economics department on Homecoming Day. JANICE BLACKWELL Slogan Contest Winner Members of the 1948 Class sign the guest hook during the openhousc festivities. POSTER CONTEST WINNERS First Place — (Tie) Peggy Blevins, Brenda Gartman Second Place — Rosemary Jones Third Place — Jane Bowers FRESHMAN WHO’S WHO GREENEST Joan Menninger Charles Dollaheit MOST BASHFUL Joan O’Barr David Brothers MOST BKWILDERED Pat Howington Gordon Clemons FRESHMAN WHO’S WHO SOPHOMORE WHO’S WHO CUTEST Robert Clayton Cherie Kerr SWEETEST Jimmy Barfield Ginger Adams FRIENDLIEST Charlotte Cary Steve Vise SOPHOMORE WHO’S WHO JOLLIEST Eva Jane Stone Jimmy Brooks SOPHOMORE WHO’S WHO WITTIEST Ann Helton Joe Alford NEATEST Carolyn Corbett Jimmy Brothers JUNIOR WHO’S WHO BEST PERSONALITY Nancy Mackey Gerald Waldrop BEST DRESSED Bonnie Brown Mike Bilbro MOST FUN LOVING Glenda Brooks Glenn Nelson JUNIOR WHO’S WHO MOST TALKATIVE Nanaline Holt Brantz Batey MOST POPULAR Barbara White Jimmy Hathcock MOST ATHLKTIC Linda Mize Charles Wilkerson JUNIOR WHO’S WHO SENIOR WHO’S WHO MOST POPULAR Peggy Blevins Charles Phillips BEST ALL AROUND Linda Johnson Leon Young FRIENDLIEST Gail Reed Kenneth Addison SENIOR WHO’S WHO MOST COURTEOUS Brenda Pruett Jimmy Dodson SENIOR WHO’S WHO MOST DEPENDABLE Pat Garner Kirby Reddish BEST LOOKING Brenda Gray Don Kidd SENIOR WHO’S WHO MOST DIGNIFIED Valerie Noble Newton Gilliland MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Judy Carter Jimmy Gramling HAIR OF Glenda Burgett Cliff Wood IDEAL SENIOR EYES OF Brenda Pillitary Arthur Ferguson Rook'i‘N Cc Poi «ion Of Campr lr A EE IDEAL SENIOR PERSONALITY OF Brenda Cranford Larry Brown IDEAL SENIOR INTELLIGENCE OF Charlotte Striplin Levan Parker HONORED VISITORS Superintendent of Education, Mr. Browder and Relatives of Emma Sansom CLASS PROPHECY During the night of Tuesday, September 9, 1958, I had the strangest experience of my entire life. Weary from a vigorous workout with my hula-hoop, I promptly re- tired for the evening. Almost immediately, I fell into a deep slumber. I know not how nor when I arrived at this particular location. The leaves were changing to brilliant patterns of red, brown, gold, and orange. A soft, gentle breeze was flowing through the forest around me. Old Sol was casting his last rays of light from a distant mountain. Slowly, I became aware of a weird music originating from over a hill directly in front of me. Uncertainly, I ascended the slope and peered down- ward. In the misty twilight ... I couldn’t see anything . . . bloomin’ fog. Descending quietly, before tripping and falling the remainder of the distance down the hill, I peeked through the foliage. I beheld an awesome sight. Strange people in unfamiliar dress were speaking to each other in a foreign tongue. With all the courage I could muster, and with the aid of a guard with the grotesque end of his lance gently nudging my favorite sitting location, I approached the people. It was then that I learned that I had stumbled upon a camp of gypsies. After explaining the misunderstanding between us, a special celebration was given in my honor. Dominico Modugno, the chief of the clan, explained that they had just arrived from Mexico and had planned to journey south to Argentina but through a slight miscalculation had found themselves in Alabama. Soon a beautiful crystal gazer happened by to pay her respects. She offered to tell my fortune. I agreed to this and by sacrificing my hula-hoop, which had appeared from nowhere, I persuaded her to tell me the fortunes of my friends. “I see a newspaper with the date September 9, 1978,” she said. “Look for your- self.” As I scanned the front page, these were the startling statements I read: The world renowned explorers, Professors Charles Phillips and Lendon Woodall, shall make their thirty-fifth and final attempt at finding the West Pole. Leon Young, head coach of Emma Sansom for the past ten years, has the longest unbeaten string of games in the nation’s history with a record of no wins, no losses, and 100 ties. Levan Parker of the Boston Celtics and his wife, Judy Carter, Miss America of 1962, announced the arrival of their fourth set of triplets, all girls. Ringling Brothers Circus and its star clown, Larry Brown, will appear here from the ninth to the twenty-third of this month. Gail Reed has accepted the city of New York from multi-triilionaire Kenneth Addison as the settlement of their divorce. Horace Logan, President of the American Temperance Alliance, was fined twenty- five dollars for driving while intoxicated. President of the Musicians’ Union of America, Melvin Morgan, has warned his daughter, Joan Knowles Morgan II, of dating Larry Thomas, son of Senator George Thomas and his wife, the former Patricia Garner. Both sides claim the other is a bad influence on their children. CLASS PROPHECY The hit Broadway musical “Mother, She’s Too Close,” starring James Dodson and Charlotte Striplin. is making its 488th appearance in as many weeks. Jack Linn, four time winner of the Indianapolis “500,” missed his bid for a fifth consecutive championship when he was ticketed by patrolman Ronald Ogletree for driving too slow on the freeway. President of the A.F. of L., C.I.O., Harold Stone, is again under fire by the senate rackets committee. Senators Harold Preston and Jack Leftwich have accused Mr. Stone of donating large sums of the union’s money to his wife, the former Sonja Marbut. Defense attorney Gerald Thrasher and prosecutor Herman Slay are awaiting the de- cision of Judge Howard Simmons on the fate of Gail Mabrey, who is accused of home- wrecking in the third degree. Joyce Howington, Linda Johnson, and Glenda Lee, teachers at Snead College, are planning a triple wedding in March. The lucky men are Jerry Pinkston, Ray Price, and James Knight. Cherry Sue Westbrooks and Gerald Morris are still missing after eloping last month. A raid on the Blue Bonnet, a local night club, found many prominent people in a delicate position. Those arrested were Jerome Morgan, the proprietor, Jazz singer Geraldine Pindston, fan dancer Joan Stewart, and cinema actress Joy Nelson. Airline stewardesses, Pat Vickery, Geraldine Lovell, and Patricia Turner became airsick today before the plane left the ground. Mary Ann Fincher, Barbara Dunn, and Joan McEntyre are the first space scientists to ever take a shower at the Chicago Y.M.C.A. The famed adventurers Bonnie Elkins, Brenda Alford, and Edna Earl Rials have been reported missing while tracking a man through the Brazilian jungle. Ronnie Stewart, professor of English at Princeton, has been accused of attempting to bribe the Boy Scouts of America into appointing him Eagle First Class. Joyce Mitchell, Valerie Noble, Nancy Clemons and Brenda Pruett, the girls who make up the “Marveltones,” have reached the million mark, thanks to their new disc “Arount the Universe in 80,000,000 Days.” These are the girls who originated the “Space and Vacuum” craze. The famed nuclear scientist and novelist Gail Fulmer has recently published her latest book “The Neurotic Habits of the Socialistic Electron and Its Effect on the Communistic Proton.” Astro-physicist Dr. Kenneth Pike, after an exhaustive study for five years, has definitely proved that the Milky Way contains absolutely no traces of milk, cheese, butter, or ice cream. Colonel of the Air Force Donald Bradshaw openly expressed his disappointment upon not being starred in the Steve Canyon series on television. Janice Blackwell has formed the first female professional basketball team in Outer Mongolia. CLASS PROPHECY Novelists Brenda Pillitary and Brenda Wilson have combined their talents and pro- duced a sure smash hit, “The Life and Loves of Marvin Morrow.” Bio-chemists, Dr. Cliff Wood and his able assistant Dr. Kenneth Womack, have crossed a parrot with a tiger. “When it talks we’re afraid not to listen.” stated Dr. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brooks (Jean Garnett Brooks) are spending their second honeymoon in the Belgian Congo. Gerald Cassidy, chief accountant of the Chase Manhattan Bank of New York, was arrested by Lieutenant Arthur Ferguson of the F.B.I. while attempting to leave the country with the S2,000.000 he had embezzled from the bank. Don Moon, four time loser of the gubernatorial elections, stated today his platform will be the same as his others: integration, prohibition, repeal of the Child Labor Laws, and secession from the Union. Welterweight champion James R. “Buddy” Countryman and his wife, formerly Sonja Yother, have announced their latest addition to their family, a pedigreed Eng- lish Bulldog. Butch. Burlesque Queen Lana Yother married the popular recording artist Thomas Bates yesterday at 2:00 P.M. Last night before the Professional Football Championship was played today, Max Davis, place kick specialist, accidentally shot off the big toe of his kicking foot while cleaning his shotgun. His team lost 20-19. Jerry Horton recently succeeded Newton Gilliland as the new' “Tarzan of the Apes.” Three intoxicated gentlemen. James O’Dell, Don Dural Kidd, and Tyrone St. John, were apprehended while attempting to steal the Statue of Liberty last night. The highly publicized romance between Psychiatrist Kirby Reddish and hometown sweetheart Brenda Gray has been called off. “She couldn’t muster the courage to pro- pose,” stated Dr. Reddish. Mavis Webb has become the first woman to swim from Florida to England in the record time of one year, three days, and two hours. Dr. J. D. Archer, a local dentist, through a dreadful mistake, drilled a small hole through Mrs. Sandra Burgess Grave’s tongue. Mayor Gary Graves has filed suit against Dr. Archer. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Waits have had the marriage of their daughter, Debra, and Herman Gramling, the son of Mr. James Gramling and his wife, Linda Simpson Gramling, annulled. The daughter is twelve; the son is thirteen. Fashion designer, Joan Strawn, has displayed her latest creation, a girdle worn above the waist. Mr. Leon Smith and his wife Willie Dean, through a shrewd business deal, bought the Brooklyn Bridge from Ivan Peek, a salesman from New York. Mary Jo Byers, winner of the Academy Award last year, has resigned as the Movie Queen to marry Hollywood producer, Eugene Griffin. CLASS PROPHECY The “Ronald Couch Show,” shall premiere Saturday night with guest stars, Pat Bolding of the Metropolitan Opera, Pop singer Faye Bradford, comedienne Carolyn Bragg, gossip columnist Nan Brackett, and the dance team of Glenda Burgett and Kenneth Bailey. Paul Baugh is operating a string of restaurants on the money he received from John Bersford Tipton, the “millionaire.” Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fails, after losing all their savings by investing it in a lost silver mine in the Gobi Desert, had this to say, “CENSORED.” Johnny Blair, local probate judge, and his fiancee Becky Osby were finally married today after an engagement of fifteen years. Judges Billy Smith, Mildred Watts, Margaret Summerville, and James Vickery have chosen Prudence Clanton Miss America of 1978. Miss Clanton is the daughter of Anthropologist James Clanton and his wife, the former Barbara Alexander. Eula Abernathy recently won 8800,000 at Monte Carlo. Judy Gargus has replaced Carolyn Bolding as president of the “Legion of the Un- married.” Miss Bolding married stock broker Jerome Handy. Brenda Cranford is expected to graduate from Snead College of Boaz, Alabama, this year. Peggy Blevins, creator of Blevins Cosmetics, has discovered a new facial cream. It can also be used as shoe polish, after dinner dessert, car cleaner, or ink remover. Mildred Sweeney Wall is shocked to find that she is allergic to her husband, Ronald. Clyde Wilburn, owner of a local bread company, was arrested today for using yeast cakes for something besides bread. Laura Patton, the sensation from a small town in Alabama, won the Women’s Singles tennis match in Los Angeles yesterday. The Emmy Awards were presented on the Jack Moore Show last night. Some of the winners were Martha Corum as “Lady Godiva,” and Delane Taylor, in her portrayal of “Edgar Bergen.” When Patricia Johnson was asked by James Nelson how her car crashed into his dining room, she said simply, “It was easy. I turned left when I reached the kitchen.” The world’s female wrestling champion will emerge as Evelyn Helms and Sandra Hall grapple tonight at 7:30. Sybil Bowen and Pat Erwin are competing on the popular television show “Trust Your Husband” tonight at 7:00 E.S.T. Completely stunned, I gazed blankly at the fortune teller. Anything so fantastic simply couldn’t happen. So bewildered was I that I passed out. Presently I again heard her voice telling me to rise and shine. Rise and shine? That voice sounded strangely familiar. My mother was pulling me out of bed, informing me that I was late. I think I shall keep this secret. Who knows? It might come true. Your Prophet, “RUSTY” HOUK Of training for the future, of community partnership. Part of growing up is learning to bargain, to earn money and to spend it wisely. This year the merchants of our community cooperated with our endeavors both to our profit and theirs. Many students have secured jobs; summer and after school jobs helped many of us to decide our life’s work. From these business firms who gave us work and training we, in turn, purchased our clothes, gasoline for our cars, parts for making our “jalopies” and all the candy bars and drinks we have consumed during the school year. These business firms have also supported our yearbook by buying ads from the annual staff. All and all this was a year that established a partnership between the students and businessmen. THIS IS THE YEAR . . . Of training for the future, of community partnership. Part of growing up is learning to bargain, to earn money and to spend it wisely. This year the merchants of our community cooperated with our endeavors both to our profit and theirs. Many students have secured jobs; summer and after school jobs helped many of us to decide our life’s work. From these business firms who gave us work and training we, in turn, purchased our clothes, gasoline for our cars, parts for making our “jalopies” and all the candy bars and drinks we have consumed during the school year. These business firms have also supported our yearbook by buying ads from the annual staff. All and all this was a year that established a partnership between the students and businessmen. % • . f «jj ' V • • r ' . - • V •;?' '‘xv ‘f' V� r ► ii ' r V ' - .■'■ ■•. wt sm- « zr .v - - iV � . • 1 , • .• _ '4 nn . r-'« -� • t w - - i .- %• . V '• ' ‘ £ , : ' .4. _ • • ■ - ” • � '■ � . P� A A £ 4 s _ 0r « x Many of your friends of earlier classes are now members of the telephone family We join with them in wishing you every success and good fortune for the future SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY THE NIGHT THE BEAUTIES WERE CHOSEN GADSDEN TEXTILE WORKERS Local 576 Congratulations to the June 1959 Graduates God grant you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change Courage to change the things you can and the wisdom to know the difference. BIENVILLE DAVIDSON President Congratulations to the Class of 1959 and to the V.F.W. National Champions From Your Friends at BARTON'S STANLEY'S MEN'S STORE 304 Broad Street Gadsden, Alabama DAN H. MILAM FLOYD BEDDINGFIELD GADSDEN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION GADSDEN, ALABAMA C S Garage, Inc. John Miles Motors Nesbitt Motors Pierson Chevrolet, Inc. John Thomas Motors, Inc. Don Van Slylce Motors Vaughan Pontiac-Cadiilac Co. Wiggins Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. Rex Keeling Buick Co. Compliments of CITY OF GADSDEN HUSH S. PATTERSON Mayor LEN C. GRIGSBY Commissioner of Public Works MARCUS T. MASHBURN Commissioner of Public Safety Congratulations to the Senior Class of '59 EMMA SANSOM HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION MRS. HOMER BUFFINGTON President JUNIOR-SENIOR DANCE BAND SNAPS These Things Come from Saving!! ALABAMA CITY BANK Alabama City, Alabama MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Compliments of UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO JACK RYAN ROY SWAFFORD L. C. WALDROP L. W. GRAY GEORGE PALMER President Vice President Financial Secretary .......... 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LANDE'S 112-1 14 N. 27th Street ALABAMA CITY STATION GADSDEN, ALABAMA UNITED WOOLEN STORES 406 BROAD STREET Popular Price Clothing and Furnishings BLACKMON'S GROCERY A Complete Food Store 3233 Forrest Avenue ALABAMA CITY STATION GADSDEN, ALABAMA Compliments of LEON JONES ELECTRIC CO. VANCE SHOE COMPANY Shoes of Integrity for the Whole Family GADSDEN, ALABAMA STREAMLINE Drive-in Cleaners 8th and Chestnut Street GADSDEN, ALABAMA 1 Hour Service LAVERTY PIANO COMPANY Pianos, Organs, Band Instruments ESTABLISHED 1888 RAINBOW MATTRESS COMPANY 1610 Alabama Avenue GADSDEN, ALABAMA Phone Li 6-6319 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Being of sound mind — or no mind at all, I, Kenneth Addison, leave to my brother and my sister, Harold and Gail, my ability to finish school. I, Barbara Alexander, do hereby will my seat in Mr. Garry’s room, to my cousin Billy Hanvey. May he have as much fun as I have. I, Brenda Alford, do hereby bequeath my love for a Hokes Bluff boy and white Chevrolet to any girl who is lucky enough to get both. I, J- D. Archer, as my last will and testament, leave to my cousin, Ronald, with no hope of his doing so, my ability to graduate. I, Kenneth Bailey, will my ability to become a senior to Vernon Parris. May he have as much fun as I have had. I, Thomas Bates, hereby will my ability to get through school to my sister, Novaline Bates and to my uncle, Wayne Warren. I, Janice Blackwell, will my ability to get an engagement ring and get married my senior year to Judy Stewart. I. Peggy Blevins, do hereby bequeath my honor as Homecoming Queen to any girl who will be as proud and happy as I was on October 11, 1958. I, Carolyn Bolding, will my love for E. S. H. and my ability to graduate to my brother, Kent and to his girlfriend, Ann Gentry. I, Patricia Bolding, will to Larry DuVall my ability to hide in a car trunk, at the haunted house, while being shot at. I, Sybil Bowen, do hereby will my seat in Democracy to James Thacker. May he enjoy it as much as I have. I, Nan Brackett, do hereby will all my good times as a senior at “Dear Ole E. S. H.,” to Pat Wilson and Brantz Batey. I, Faye Bradford, will my honor as “Miss Emma Sansom” to some de- serving junior and my ability to make good grades in commercial to my sis- ter, Jean. We, Larry Brown and James Knight being of sound mind (?) and body (?), do hereby will our offices in Kappa Sigma Delta to anyone who is crazy enough to pay 50c dues each week. I, Sandra Burgess, leave my love of sports cars to Paula Wamick. I hope it doesn’t get her into as much trouble as it has me. I, Glenda Burgett, do hereby will the good times at Sansom and the ability to become a senior to Shera Griffin and Judy Proffitt. I, Mary Jo Byers, wish to will all my good times at Emma Eansom to my sister, Martha. I, Judy Carter, do hereby bequeath to Loretta Blevins, my seat in typing. I hope her nerves are better than mine. I, James Clanton, will my ability to become a senior to my sister, Shirley. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, Nancy Clemons, will my ability to become a senior to Horace Bayne and to my brother, Buddy. I, Gail Fulmer Cornelius, do hereby will to Nanaline Holt the dirty cookies she most graciously gave me, and all the good times I’ve had at Emma San- som. I, Martha Corum, do hereby will my many “late slips” to Carol Dowdy; she’ll probably need them. I, Ronnie Couch, do hereby will my baseball batting average to Jerry Clay. He has never had one and never will. I, Buddy Countryman, will my places in Miss Fry’s and Mrs. McKee’s hearts to Terry Harris, Horace Bayne, and John L. Sullivan. I, Brenda Cranford, will to Jimmy Cranford my ability to finish school in twelve and one-half years. I, Max Davis, do hereby will my place in Mr. Leftwich’s chemistry class to any ambitious junior who enjoys “book worming.” I, Jimmy Dodson, will my ability to grow a “blue beard” to Johnny Phil- lips. I assume he will cut himself once in the next three years. I, Bonnie Elkins, will my ability to get married and to finish school, to my cousin, Beverly Clayton. Good luck. I, Pat Newkirk Erwin, hereby bequeath my seat in typing class to my sis- ter, Gail. May she make less mistakes and better grades than I. I, Mary Ann Fincher, do hereby will to Inez Pruett my seat in Mr. Gar- ry’s class. May she make better use of it than I have. I, Judy Gargus, will my ability to get an engagement ring to Linda Mize. May she be as lucky as I. I, Patricia Garner, will to “Cookie” Mackey the ability to get an engage- ment ring and here’s hoping that it doesn’t take her three years as it did me. Good Luck! May you be as happy as I. I, Newton Gilliland, will my seat in solid geometry and trigonometry to anyone, if I ever get out. I, Jimmy Gramling, do hereby bequeath my favorable standing with Mrs. Corbett, presidency of Kappa Sigma Delta, and my Who’s Who — “Most Likely to Succeed,” to my brother. Tommy. He’ll need the first. I, Gary Graves, will my ability to stay out of the office, to anyone who thinks he might need it. I, Brenda Gray, being of sound mind and body, I hope, do hereby will to Barbara Delevie my ability to play poker and win on band trips. I, Eugene Griffin, being of sound body and mind, do hereby will to Gerald Jackson my ability to pass in Mrs. Corbett’s class. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, Gail Mabrey Hale, will my ability to become a senior to my brother, Jimmie Mabrey. I, Mildred Hale, will my place in Sigma Gamma to Sandra Fann. I, Jerome Handy, in order to form a more perfect trombone section do graduate. I, Evelyn Helms, will my place in typing to Cherie Kerr. May she enjoy, not only typing, but also the teacher, Mrs. McDonald, as I have enjoyed both. I, Jerry L. Horton, being of sound mind and body do hereby will all my good grades (that’s a laugh) to Joe Campbell and Joe Pruett. I, Joyce Howington, will my seat in Mrs. Corbett’s English class to Linda Thompson. May she enjoy it as much as I have. I, Barbara Johnson, will my courage to enter haunted houses to Glenn Thrower. He needs it. I, Linda “Toots” Johnson, hereby will my nickname “Toots” to “Nema” Watts. I also leave to Brantz Batey my crazy ways and ability to talk con- tinuously in “Ma” Corbett’s class. I, Pat Johnson, do hereby will my ability to become a senior to Linda Al- len. May she have as many good times as I have had. I, Don Kidd, will my ability to be kicked out of Mrs. Corbett’s class and my place on the hack seat of the band bus to “Brother” Wayne Golden. I, Joan Knowles, do hereby will my love for Emma Sansom and for haunted houses to my cousin. Rosemary Stewart. I. Glenda Lee. being of sound mind (I think) do hereby will my ability to become a senior to Douglas Spinks. I, Jack Leftwich, hereby will my seat in Mr. Garry’s science class to my brother Jimmy, that is if he ever gets that far. I, Jack Linn, do hereby will to any future D.E. student, my ability to put up with Mrs. Murphree’s griping, nagging and fussing for two years. I. Horace Benjamin Logan, being of sound body and mind do hereby be- queath my ability to he Head Cheerleader” to James Harold Addison. Best of luck with Mrs. Corbett. I, Geraldine Lovell, will all my good times (especially in Home Ec) to Dorothy Avery. May she enjoy them as much as I have. I, Joan McEntvre, do hereby will my front seat in Mr. Garry’s room to Norma Denham. May she enjoy it as much as I have. We, Sonja Marhut, Brenda Pruett, and Charlotte Striplin. not of sound mind, but having learned “The Gas Laws,” do hereby will to Professor “Frank- enstein” Leftwich’s next year’s chemist 17 class, our nerve pills — that is if any are left. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, Joyce Mitchell, do hereby will my title of “Senior Favorite” to anyone who will treasure it as much as I do. I, Don Moon, hereby will and bequeath to James “Tomcat” Thomas my straight “A” average so he may graduate on time . . . “A,” my foot — “F+.” I, Melvin Morgan, leave to Brantz Batey, my ability to get kicked out of Mrs. Corbett’s class. This honor was left to me by Jimmy Nelson. I, Jack Moore, do hereby leave my good grades and my seat in English to Mary Ann Dingier. I, Jerome Morgan, do hereby will my ability to pass senior English, taught by Mrs. Corbett, to Malcolm Burt. I, Gerald Morris, do hereby will my ability to pass all my school subjects to my brother “Edward.” I, Marvin Morrow, being of sound mind and health, do hereby will my place in the lunchroom to Robert Clayton. He needs it. I, Carolyn Bragg Nance, do hereby will my ability to get married and still graduate to my sisters-in-law, Gwendell and Peggy Nance. I, James Nelson, will my ability to be with so many good-looking women in one night to Johnny Coley. He needs it. I, Valerie Noble, do hereby will my good times at Sansom and my place in the commercial department to Margaret Turner. May she enjoy herself as much as I have. I. James O’Dell, will my quiet and bashful ways to Earl “Circle Six” Hicks. He surely needs them. I, Ronald Ogletree, do will my ability to tell Brer Rabbit tales in English to anyone who is fortunate enough to have Mrs. Corbett. I. Becky Osby, do hereby will my nickname “Bemida” and my horn to Ann Bullard. May she have as much fun with them as I have. We, Levan Parker and Leon Young, will to Robert Clayton a chance to become an All-American Boy (we lost our chance) because he’s always fighting the girls off his back. I, Laura Patton, will my seat in Mrs. Davis’s homeroom to Marvine Nance. I, Ivan Peek, will my French horn and my first chair in the horn section to my younger brother, Gerald. I, Charles Phillips, do hereby will my “D” in chemistry to anyone who is stupid enough to take it. I, Kenneth Pike, do hereby will my ability to pass by the skin of my teeth to Rickey (Red) McElroy. I, Brenda Pillitary, will to Judy Stewart my love for riding in Chevrolet convertibles. May she enjoy it as much as I have. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, Ray Price, do hereby will my ability to talk in class to Joyce Clark and Edwin Price. I, Kirby Reddish, do hereby will my sense to any freshman who thinks that he’s not going to make it. I, Gail Reed, will my ability to become a senior to my little brother, Ron- nie. He’ll need it. I, Edna Earl Rials, do hereby will to my brother, Larry, the ability to become a senior. I, Tyrone Lavern St. John, will my “black curly hair” to my brother Terry, and my “soft-minded ability” to study to my sister Veronica. I, Howard Simmons, do hereby will my knowledge to Leon Smith. He will need it next year. I, Linda Simpson, will my seat in the commercial room to Patricia Under- wood. May she have better luck than I have. I, Herman Slay, will my ability to get on Mrs. Murphree’s nerves to any- one who can get away with it. I, Billy Smith, do hereby bequeath my wit, if I have any left after finish- ing, to any deserving student who is foolish enough to want it. I, Leon Smith, being of sound mind' will Glenn Thrower my seat in Eng- lish. May he pass. I, Willie Dean Smith, will to my brother Richard, my ambition to become a senior and a cheerleader. I, Joan Stewart, hereby will my place and troubles in Mrs. Corbett’s English class to Judy Perkins!!! I, Harold Stone, being sound of mind and body do hereby will to Grant Hopper — “Nothing. After all, what has he done for me? I, Joan Strawn, do hereby will to Joyce Wright my place in the commercial department. May she enjoy her senior year as much as I have. I, Margaret Summerville, will my front seat in Mr. Garry’s room to Penny Brewster. I, Delane Taylor, will my nightmares to Brenda Smith. May she not walk off the bed and fracture her nose as I did. I, George Thomas, will to Phillip Moore my ability to get in most of the clubs and get along with all the teachers while in high school. I, Gerald Thrasher, hereby will Bill Watson any abilities I might have had (known or otherwise) to Pnjoy himself at Sansom as I did. I, Patricia Turner, will my place on the school bus to Diane Dupree. I, Arthur Ferguson, do hereby will my ability to go to school thirteen years and to summer school every summer to James Epperson. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, James Vickery, being of sound mind and body do hereby will my ability to date the girls from “Emma” to Nickey Wells. I, Pat Vickery, do hereby will my ability to become a senior to my sister Virginia. I, Ronald Wall, will my ability to play first trombone to Kerr, if he ever learns to play third. I, Kenneth Womack, being of sound mind and body, I think, will my troubles in Mrs. Corbett’s English class to Terry Brown. I, Mildred Watts, will my thirteen years and my ambition to finish school, to my younger sister, Wynema. I hope she makes it. I, Mavis Webb, will my seat in Mr. Leftwich’s chemistry class to anyone who is foolish enough to take it. I, Cherry Sue Westbrook, do hereby will my ability to get a “Ring” to Brenda Gartman. I, Brenda Wilson, do hereby will to my sisters, Janice and Patsy, my love for Green Impala Convertibles. I, Cliff Wood, being of sound body but no mind, will my curly hair to anyone who can put up with it. I, Lendon Keith Woodall, being of unsound mind and shaky body, do will my ability to get stupid names to anyone that will take it. We, Lana Yother and Gerald Cassidy, will to Brantz Batey and Andrea Foster our standing as “Pets” in Mrs. Corbett’s 7th period English class. I, Sonja Yother, will my four years in the Goldentone choir to Gerry Harris. My love for Etowah and haunted houses I take with me. I, Barbara Dunn, do hereby will my ability to graduate to James and Ralph Dunn. I, Margaret Fails, do hereby will my ability to finish high school to Janie Harris. I, Joyce Garnett Waits, will the honor of being president of the National Honor Society to some deserving junior who will be as proud of it as I am. I, Sandra Hall, do hereby will my ability to have good luck with a Gads- den High boy to anyone who can have better luck than I did. I, Harold Pxeston, will my ability to graduate to my sister, Carolyn. I, Wayne Houk, do bequeath to deserving underclassmen, grumbling teachers, lunch lines, homework, and smoke filled restrooms. I take with me fond memories. I, Joy Nelson, do hereby will my place as a Senior to my sister Jacqueline. May she enjoy it as much as I have. THIS WAS THE YEAR . . . This is the end of a very special year. We have learned how to abide by new rules and regulations. New room numbers have ceased to perplex us. In the course of the year each person has found his place. —Jimmy Cranford in the “little” office, Brantz Batey in the halls, Harold Addison at the store, and Horace Logan behind the mike. Scared students who were freshmen three short years ago, have grown into seniors. These years have been packed with memories. For promise, expansion, achievement and fulfillment, THIS WAS THE YEAR! Is the Photographer making his final speech or is he asking for his last check? 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