Sardis High School - Sardonian Yearbook (Sardis City, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1955 volume:

I X % • r 't MARTHA SMITH - JOAN SMITH Editors-in-Chief SARDIS HIGH SCHOOL Boaz, Alabama FOREWORD MARTHA MARONEY JUNE SCOTT Junior Editors Look not into the past but wisely improve the present. Go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear, and as manly heart. We of the annual staff sincerely hope that the 1955 SARDONIAN will help you to relive your high school days. We also hope that it will bind you closer to your present friends that they may never be forgotten. We would like to thank every individual who helped us to make this book possible. THE SARDONIAN STAFF r ft W k .v ■■ '1: V( We, the Sardonian Staff of '55, dedicate this annual to all graduates of Sardis High School, who have helped to make our school what it is today. This is our way of thanking you for all you have done to help build this worthy institution, and we sincerely hope that the graduates of the future will follow your ex- ample with their enthusiastic loyalty and support. We leave a special dedication to those who have so generously contributed to the building and lighting of our athletic field. : I; % . ‘j ! , 3 -- - rvi- ■ We would like to express our deep appreciation and sincere thanks to the graduates who sent us a contribution on the athletic field. The names are as follows: Mrs. Jonita S. Lonigan Mrs. Gertrude Y. Ross Carl Gililand Carl Smith Buddy Jack Scott Jane Bearden Mrs. Willie Mae Ingram Martha Ann Smith Glenda Sue Smith Robert Smith Gene Barksdale Robert Baker Mrs. June K. Smith Mrs. Willene B. Gilliland Larry Leeth Jimmy Hibbs Mrs. Ivo H. Barreca Mrs. Pluma J. Smith Earl Powell Elise Bartlett Eudelma Campbell Mrs. Joyce B. Milwee Tribbie Mae H. Whitt Kelly Henderson Borden Henderson Gerald Quarles Floyd Whin Lillie Mizell Nolan Brock Leon Jacobs Travis Decker Kenneth Smith Helen Johnson Herbert Payne Maxine Parrish Mrs. Margie H. Daniel Paralee James Hill Johnnie Mosley Owen Smith Benny Jacobs Ira Cox Edward Kilpatrick Travis Cox J.D. Lonigan Fontine Walker Billy W. Stonicher Mrs. Imogene N. Kinney Wayne Brothers J.D. Ross GRADUATES 1934-1954 .a SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE A Message to the Seniors: This message is written for the specific purpose of extending to each of you my sincere congratulations on being a member of the sen- ior class of the Sardis High School. As a senior you are important. You are important because you are an American Youth and the youth of today must assume the responsibi- lities of the future. With your training, knowledge, attitudes, spirit and determination, the destiny of America will be in safe hands. Again you are wonderful--YOU ARE IMPORTANT, Sincerely, J.O. Dickinson, Superintendent Etowah County Schools FACULTY PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE To the staff and sponsor of the SARDONIAN, I wish to express my many thanks for the untiring efforts you have given to produce another fine edition of the SARDONIAN. To the students of our school through your association with each other, with your teachers and with friends and neighbors, I hope that you have accu- mulated knowledge and understanding that will guide you to a noble and happy life. Sincerely, J. L. Bassett, Principal COACH CHARLES ABLES Coach and Science Snead College B. S., Howard College v is - MR. JOHN H. JARVIS Assistant Coach Social Science Special Interest B. S., Alabama Polytechnic Institute FACULTY MRS. MINNIE BULLARD Fiat Grade Florence S. T. C. Jacksonville S.T.C. MR. J. WILLIS CAMPBELL Junior Class Sponsor Mathematics B. S., Alabama Polytechnic Institute M. A., George Peabody College MR. BILLY GALLAHAR Science Snead College B. S., Jacksonville S.T.C. MRS. EVELYN CAMP Music Atlanta Conservatory of Music MISS JOYE CARTER Vocational Home Ec 3. S.. Jacksonville S.T.C. MRS. WILLENE GILLILAND Office Social Studies B. S., Jacksonville S.T.C. FACULTY MISS PRUDENCE HORTON Fifth Grade B. S., Jacksonville S. T.C. MR. ALFRED JOHNSON Social Science Snead College B. S., Jacksonville S. T.C. MRS. IMOGENE KINNEY Third Grade B. S., Alabama Polytechnic Institute MRS. ILLA JAY JARVIS Physical Education Snead College Jacksonville S.T.C. B. S., Alabama Polytechnic Institute MR. MICHAEL KINNEY Vocational Ag B. S., Alabama Polytechnic Institute MISS BARBARA NEWTON Business Education B. S., Jacksonville S. T.C. FACULTY MRS. INEZ C. NORRIS Sixth Grade B. S., Jacksonville S. T.C. MRS. MARY M. SELF English B. S.. University of Alabama MR. W. O. PRUETT Mathematics B. S., Howard College MISS MARTHA SMITH Pourth Grade Snead College B. S., Alabama Polytechnic Institute MISS MARY R. TERRELL Second Grade B. S., Jacksonville S. T.C. MRS. JULIA VICKERS English Senior Sponsor A. B., Kansas S. T.C. SENIORS DOROTHY CLIFTON MARTHA S. DENNIS THOMAS ROBERT O. MR BASSETT BARBARA JAMES W. ROBERT S. WAYNE TARVIN MARTHA H. ALMA MATER Sardis is a school of honor, Faith and loyalty. And we’ll pledge our true devotion Sardis dear, to thee. ( Chorus ) Strong and mighty Is thy courage Of the days gone by. We will love you as a mother Dear old Sardis High. May the crimson stand for courage. Truth we show with white. May we stand by you dear Sardis. And the things of right. (Chorus ) When our path comes to a parting. High school days are o'er, We will ever be returning To the school we adore. CAROL REINHARDT How Long FT A 2 FT A President Glee Club JUG 2 Beta Club 3 Annual Staff DONALD GROOVER Deep Purple FT A 1 Glee Club Football 2 Basketball 2 Track 2 S Club 2 RAY MOSLEY Good Deal Lucille FFA 4 FT A 2 Football 2 Basketball 3 Track 2 S Club 2 Glee Club NANCY ALLEN I’d Rather Die Young FHA 4 Sub Deb FT A 2 Cheerleader 1 S Club 1 JOYCE HALL If I Ever Needed You I Need You Now FHA 4 FT A Secretary Cheerleader 1 S Club 2 Sub Deb Glee Club Beta Club 2 Secretary Sr. Class CARL HENDERSON I'm Always Thinking of You, Margie FFA 4 FFA Public Speaking and Reporter FT A 2 Football 2 Track 2 S Club 2 President Sr. Class DICK CAMPBELL You Better Not Do That FFA 4 FT A 2 Football 2 Basketball 4 Track 2 S Club 4 Veep of Sr. Class Beta Club 1 MARGIE BARKSDALE 'Dream, Dream, Dream FHA 4 FHA President 1 FTA 1 Glee Club Annual Staff 1 JOHNNY BAKER Long Gone FFA 4 Football 3 S Club 2 Annual Staff MAVIS BISHOP You’re Not Mine Anymore FHA 4 Sub Deb Glee Club Annual Staff CLIFTON POUNDS Thank You For Calling FTA 1 Annual Staff MARTHA McCORMICK If I Give My Heart To You Annual Staff I MARTHA SMITH Kiss and Try Again FHA 4 Veep of FHA FTA 1 Sub Deb 1 Beta Club 1 Annual Editor JUNIOR WILLIAMS Tell Those Blues Good-Bye- Football 4 Basketball 4 Track 2 S Club 2 FFA 4 Glee Club ANN MILWEE Never FHA 4 FT A 1 Glee Club Annual Staff DON MORTON Suppertime FFA 4 Football 4 Basketball 4 Track 2 S Club 2 Beta Club 3 President Beta Club 2 1 BARBARA MURDOCK Sha-Boom FHA 4 FTA 2 FTA Treasurer 1 Glee Club Annual Staff ROBERT SMITH Out Behind The Bam FFA 4 FFA Secretary 2 President Sr. n Class FFA Dairy Judging 4 HERSCHELL JOHNSON Bimbo Annual Staff DORTHY HALLMARK On Moonlight Bay FTA 1 JUG 1 Glee Club 2 Annual Staff I OSWALD CARROLL I Have But One Goal FFA 4 FFA Reporter Representative to National Convention Champion Com Grower Annual Staff LAMAR HUBBARD Slipping In FFA 4 FFA Basketball FTA 1 Football 3 S Club 2 Glee Club RETIA IRVIN Star Dust FHA 4 FHA Secretary 1 FTA 2 Glee Club Cheerleader MAVIS WALKER It Don’t Hun Anymore FHA 2 Annual Staff JAMES SCOTT Mr. Touchdown, USA FFA 4 FFA Secretary 1 Football 3 Track 2 S” Club 2 Beta Club 2 JAMES WEATHERS I'm A Lonesome Polecat” FFA 4 FTA 2 FTA Veep 1 Football 3 ”S” Club 2 Glee Club JOAN SMITH Secret Love” FHA 3 FTA 1 Sub Deb Glee Club Sr. Class Treasurer Annual Editor HELEN BAKER Down Among the Sheltering Palms” FTA 1 Sr. II Class Secretary Annual Staff REBA BURKE Tm A Fool To Care FHA 4 Glee Club Sub Deb Annual Staff FRANKLIN AMOS Blue Days and Lonely Nights” FTA 1 Beta Club 1 Annual Staff DIXIE JOHNSON You're Cute, But If You Don't Kiss Me, She Will” Football 1 Track 2 ”S” Club 1 Annual Staff MARTHA HUDSON All I Want Is All There Is and Then Some” FHA 1 FTA 1 Annual Staff ROBERT OLIVER Open The Door, Richard Track 1 Annual Staff TED HILL Rock of Ages FFA 3 Glee Club Annual Staff BOBBY JONES At The End of a Long, Lonely Day” jack McDowell Courting In The Rain FTA 1 Football 1 Beta Club 1 Annual Staff ■ Football 2 Basketball 3 Track 2 S Club WAYNE TARVIN TOMMY BROCK Amazing Grace” Goodnight Sweetheart FFA 3 Annual Staff FFA 4 FFA Treasurer Football 4 Basketball 3 Track 2 S Club 3 WAYNE TAYLOR What You Gona Do Now? BETTY HALL If You're Not Loving, You're Not Living FFA 4 Football 4 Basketball 2 Track 1 -S Club Glee Club Annual Staff MAX RUSSELL The Happy Wanderer Football 1 Basketball 3 S Club 2 Glee Club : ?r ;! A FRANCES HALL Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella JUG 1 Annual Staff DENNIS JOHNSON 'Solid As A Rock” Football 1 Track 2 S Club 1 Annual Staff BETTY GASKIN I'm Going To File My Claim FTA 1 JUG 1 Glee Club CHARLES WOFFORD Oh Happy Day FTA 1 Beta Club 2 Annual Staff THOMAS PATTERSON Ready, Willing, and Able FFA 3 FFA Basketball JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS From left to right: President, HERBERT MAYO. Vice President. JERRY WHITESIDE: Treasurer, SARAH COX: Secretary, JUNE SCOTT. WILMA ALEWINE CAROLYN ALLEN LAMAR BATTLES MELBA BLOODS WORTH SHIRLEY BRAND DONALD BREWSTER LAMAR BROWN WILLODEAN BRUCE JACK BUTLER SARAH COX BOBBY DRIVER PAUL DUKE GEORGEE GASKIN KATIE GILBREATH MARY FRANCES GOLDEN ELLA WAYNE GREEN ERMA DEAN GRIFFEN DALE HEDGEPETH GAIL HEDGEPETH LOURIE HENDERSON EUGENE HERRINGTON EUGENE HOLLAND GEORGE HIBBS MARY HELEN JAMES BUSTER KILPATRICK GARY KILPATRICK DONALD MADDOX IVANGHN MARONEY MARTHA MARONEY INA FAYE MARTIN VIVIAN MARTIN HERBERT MAYO BARBARA PATTERSON _ RONALD PATTERSON ILLA JEAN RICHARD QUIN TEL LA POTTER DONALD PRITCHETT SHIRLEY PULLEN JUNE SCOTT CARL SMITH DONALD SUTHERLIN BETTY WALDROP LOUISE WALKER CAROLYN WHITT JERRY WHITESIDE BILL WOFFORD BARBARA WILLIAMSON MARSTON YARBROUGH PHOMORES Charles Allen Milton Allen Syble Baird Dallas Barclay Daisy Bruce Norma Bruce Morrell Chaviers Charles Cooper Betty Crutchfield Morris Cunningham Helen Douglas Glenn Ellis Delores Fielder Douglas Gaskin Bobby Greer Phillip Groover Mike Harvey Wanda Haygood Shelby Hedgepeth Dorothy Hendrix SOPHOMORES Earlene Hendrix Maxie Holland Audrey Hubbard Kenneth Hubbard Marie Hubbard Sidney Irvin Rayburn Johnson Sue Johnson W. C. Johnson Peggy Killian Ronald Lee Vernon Lynch Billy Mashburn Marie McCormick Ruth McWhorter Benton Noojin Elise Noojin Joyce Odell Jerry Owens Frances Patterson SOPHOMORES Joe Patterson Peggy Patterson J. L. Payne Gaynell Prince Paul Pritchett Bobby Pullen Wenon Qualls Marilyn Richards Carolyn Ross Naomi Salers Paul Smith Samuel Smith Raymond Stonicher Travis Thornhill Edgar Walker Dennis Whiteside Joe Wilder Mack Williamson Jacquelyn Wofford Martha Wofford NINTH GRADE Marlon Amos Dorothy Baird Judith Battle Barbara Bellamy Eleanor Bishop Ernest Bishop Sue Blackburn Grant Brewster Linda Brewster Betty Brothers Clara B. Brown Glenis Brown Betty Bruce Wayne Burke Sue Cardwell John E. Chumley Patsy Chumley James Cooper Donald Davis Louie Davis William Denney Jerry Dewberry Freddy Driver Peggy Elkins Nix Gazaway Calton Gillilan Thomas Gillilan James Goble Evelyn Hefner Kenneth Horton Williard Hudson Donald Humphries Virginia Humphries Kenneth James Eugene Johnson Randell Johnson Billy Lacks James E. Lee Nellie McCary Carolyn McDonald Betty Nash Ovell Naylor Margie Neill Carolyn Noojin Ethel Noojin Louise Patterson Readave Potter Elizabeth Price Mevylene Quales Ellon Quarles Betty Sue Reeves Mavis Rogers Paul Salers Keith Scott Syble Scott Bertha Mae Smith Bonnie Smith Jimmy Smith Linda Stephens Quinteen Tarvin Ray Thompson Bobby Thrasher Melvin Tidwell Charles Washburn Faye Nell Webb Gail Whin Jerry Wiggins Glenda Wilson Vernon Wofford Verlon Works Margorie Worley Bobbie Yancy Delores Yarbrough Orval Naylor EIGHTH GRADE Hula Lee Abernathy Carolyn Mae Amos Perry Barksdale Palmer Bartlett Jerry Bearden Juanita Bearden Roy Blackburn Joyce Broad well Linda Brooks Edward Carroll Elizabeth CarToll L. B. Chumley Margaret Cleveland Dorothy Coley Edith Collins Gerald Copeland Glenn Dorsett Donald Ray Ellis James Fielder Clovis Gaskin Billy Gillilan Gearl Gregg Carolyn Hallmark Cecil Ray Haygood Lucille Haygood Billy Everett Haynie Carolyn Hill Harold Hill Marston Holland Patricia Holland Mildred Hubbard Edna Johnson Joyce Johnson Martha Killian Kenneth Lasseter Majorie Lynch - •' EIGHTH GRADE Shelby Ruth Mauldin Jimmy Moore Archie Murdock Anita Naylor Doris Naylor Marston Noojin Peggy Nunn Marvin Oats Walter Parrish Leon Patterson Kenneth Payne Rita Pullen Betty Lou Quarles Carolyn Richards Donald Roden George Lindsay Ross Joyce Ross Shelby Jean Russell Robert Salots Pauline Samples Carolyn Smith Gerald Smith Herbert Smith Linda Smith Orville Smith Eugene Silas Gene Thrasher Barbara Tidwell James Tollison Morell Upchurch David Wofford £ Billie Ruth Walker Eleanor Walker Dewayne White Carolyn Wilder Virginia Ann Works SEVENTH GRADE Arthur Aldridge Wanda Allen Shelton Amos Johnnie Barksdale Charlotte Battles Marston Bishop Glenda Bishop Jackie Brock Katrena Brock Patricia Brooks Peggy Blackmon Franklin Brown Inez Carroll Bobby Campbell Kenneth Chavires Judy Cunningham Tommie Cunningham Virginia Cunningham Cecilia Davis Larry Joe Davis Donald Driver Gail Duke Bobby Duncan Harold Fowler Faye N. Fowler Hazel Garrard Barbara Gaskin Jessie Gaskin Gerald Gaskin Wilburn Gaskin Kenneth Gregg Janice Groover Julia Harris Jimmy Hefner Margie Hendrix Dorothy Hill Travis Holliday Ronald Holland I Barbara Hudgins Billy Hudgins Mary A. Hudgins Joyce Hughes Raymond Hughes Barry Jacobs SEVENTH GRADE Donald Johnson Johnnie Johnson William Johnson William King Lois Lightsey Judy Lynch Irving McCormick Mearlon McWhorter Simeon Morton Juanita Mosley Jean Noojin Marion Noojin Bobby Odell Denis Oliver Venice Oliver Brenda Patterson McArthur Patterson Patricia Patterson Cathryne Philips Marston Pounds Eldrige Price William Quinn Janice Russell Autry Scott Barbara Simmons Harold Smith Joe Smallwood Sandra Stevens L. Anna Sutherlin Hylon Tarvin Hilda J. Terrell L. C. Thornhill Phillip Thomason George Thrasher L. W. Talton Betty J. Walker B. June Walker Edna Walker Juonise Walker Larry Walker Ferdie Walkers Doyal Whiteside Cudell Willis Ella M. Wiggins Helen Works EMENTARY SIXTH GRADE Andy Ale wine Tommy Alexander Katherine Ann Bassett Mary Ann Bearden Evelyn Butler Damon Campbell Bobby Douglas Gloria Elkins Davis Ellis Gerald Fielder Carolyn Frix Gwendlyon Garrard Billy Hall Carolyn Harris Mary Hubbard Nancy Irvin Doris Johnson Martha Lee Kathryn Lonnigan Farris Morton Baker Murdock Faye Neill Faye Parrish Demurvol Potter Joan Pullen Janith Smith Bobby Stanfield Judy Stonicher Jimmy Tarvin Jimmy Thrasher Lonnie Warren Kenny Whitt Joan Wilder Austin Williams Charlotte Williams Clark Wilson FIFTH GRADE Kenneth Baker Carilton Bun Tbo B«sv Martha Fowler Rodger Lee Garrett Glenn Harper Kenneth Hendrix Edgar Holmes Johnnie Killian Martha Jane Lightsey Murrell McCurley Brenda Mozley Emery Earl Nash Janice Noojin Curtis Parrish Jimmy Dale Prince Judy Quarles Sandra Quinn Jimmy Reinhardt Elbert Ross Dianne Russell Peggy Smith Sylvester Stanfield Roger Stonicher Terry Tarvin Tommy Tarvin Jessie Lee Walker Patricia Willis Michael Wilson Jerry Works FOURTH GRADE Dale Blackburn Lillie Lynch Hilan Mann Joan Maroney James May Sharon Mayo Judy Mauldin Vicky Mishow Agatha Morton Martha Nabors Jerry Ross Joseph Russell Genett Sanders Glenn Smith Randall Smith Jimmy T arvin Dale Thrasher Gerald Tolleson Fredia Wade Linda White Linda Williamson ft, ( Andy Cunningham Lynn Cunningham Kenneth Duncan- Larry Elkins Janice Fielder Kenneth Groover Rudy Green THIRD GRADE Randall Chaviers Jane Dale Tony Davis Shirley Fowler Ann Holmes Alan Johnson Tommy Kilpatrick Jimmy Lightsey Junior Lightsey Patsy Lightsey Charles McWhorter Joyce Murdock Franklin Norris Betty Parrish Yvonne Potter Freda Price Mary Sims Carl Smith Mary Jo Stanfield Ronald Stone Larry Thrasher Larry Thomason Chella Thomason Linda Walker Lemuel Willis SECOND GRADE Judy Alexander Bobby Barksdale Mary Lou Bartlett Randall Beasley Joan Brothers Welton Brooks Kenneth Burt Jerry Collier Mary Cox Carolyn Dewberry Betty Fowler Cleo Fowler Ray Hendrix Ruby Hendrix Martha Hill Kirby Hubbard Randy Huddleston Harriet Humphries Dale Johnson Ronald Knight Glenda Lee Leo Lightsey Joel Lynch Lourie Maise Timothy Mann Larry McCurley Judy Noojin Gary Prince Jackie Pullen Linda Quarles Jimmie Ross T. J. Ross David Smith Peggy Smith Wayne Smith Joyce Whitt Larry Williams Sherry Williams Gerald Yancy FIRST GRADE Hampton Bryant . 1 • A f - r Q % iM 1 M: % J' • V Robert Glover James Glover Elain Horten Thomas Humphries Sandra Kilpatrick R. J. Knott Samuel Maroney Johnny Miles Thomas Mosley Leon Parrish Arnold Quarles Charles Quinn Larry Roberson Bobby Scoggins Ellen Smith Larry Smith Donald Stanfield Joe Stonicher Benny Tidwell Rodney Tolleson James Mack Walker Carolyn Watkins Charlet Walters Ruth Wilson Thomas Young Most Popular DICK CAMPBELL CAROL REINHARDT v Cutest TED HILL - MAVIS BISHOP Neatest MAX RUSSELL - ANN MILWEE I, Joyce Hall, hereby will my heart to Jerry Whiteside. (Handle with care.) I, Joan Smith, will my ability as annual staff editor to June Scott. I, Carol Reinhardt, will my seat in bookkeeping class to Martha Maroney. I, Dorothy Hallmark, will my ability to play the piano like Liberace to Herbert Mayo. I, Cooter Mosley, will my desire to win a jitterbug contest to Marston Yar- brough. I, Johnny Baker, will my geometry notes to Mr. Campbell. I, Don Morton, will my place as Beta Club president to Carolyn Whitt. We, Bobby Jones and Franklin Amos, will our giggles in typing class to Buster Kilpatrick. I, Donald Groover, will my liking for Senior girls to Lamar Battles. I, Junior Williams, will my wish to build a Drive-Inn theatre at Sardis to Donald Pritchett. I, Retia Irvin, will all my love to Carl Smith. I, Martha Smith, will my good personality to Louise Walker. I, Tommy Brock, bequeath my place as football captain to Paul Duke. I, Helen Baker, wish to bestow my big mouth upon Sarah Cox. I, Robert Smith, wish to leave my slimness to Jack Butler. I, Reba Burker, will my seat in Dobson's to Ina Martin. I, Mavis Walker, will my ability to get a MRS. Degree to Frances Golden. CLASS WILL We, Nancy Allen and Mavis Bishop, will our ability to cut class to Ilia Richards. I, Robert Oliver, wish to leave my No. 11 shoes to Dale Hedgepeth. I, Martha Hudson, will my love for Clark Gable to Willodean Bruce. I, Dick Campbell, will my bubble gum to Melba Bloodworth. I, Charles Wofford, will my ability to dance to Donald Sutherlin. I, Carl Henderson, will my ability to play football to Gary Kilpatrick. I, Margie Barksdale, will my dependable ways to Lourie Henderson. I, Clifton Pounds, will my crew-cut to Lamar Brown. We, James Weathers and Max Russell, will our flirty ways to Wilma Alewine. I, Ann Milwee, will my neatness to Mary Helen James. I, Wayne Taylor, will my desire to own the Rabbit farm to Donald Maddox. I, Martha McCormick, will my quietness to Shirley Pullen. I, Dixie Johnson, will my nickname Swanee to anyone who deserves it. 1, Betty Gaskin, will my pretty black hair to Georgie Ann Gaskin. We, Dennis Johnson and Jack McDowell, will our ability to get along with the teachers to Ronald Patterson. We, Oswald Carroll and Thomas Patterson, will our ability to run the school to Eugene Holland. We, Wayne Tarvin and Lamar Hubbard, will our desire to be a teacher to Quintella Potter. I, James Scott, will my love for sports to Gail Hedgepeth. We, Barbara Murdock and Betty Hall, will our beauty to Ella Wayne Green. I, Hershell Johnson, will my sweet ways to Barbara Williamson. I, Frances Hall, will my love for school to Barbara Patterson. CLASS HISTORY In August, 1948, the present senior class entered school as freshmen. We were 109 strong. During the intervening years, the armed services, marriage, and various other reasons have divided our ranks, until today, we are 46 happy co-workers. During our freshman year we showed unbounded enthusiasm for sports. Many of our boys joined the varsity. The girls were crowned champions in the intra- mural basketball competition. That year we elected Roberta Copeland as our class president. The thought of becoming seniors never entered our minds. We thought only of becoming sophomores the next year. After such a boisterous beginning we settled down quietly to work in our sophomore year. We elected Margie Barksdale as our president. Our interest in sports continued but we also learned that, All play and no work makes Jack a dull boy too. During the year our interests turned to humanitarianism. We raised the largest amount in school for the March of Dimes and were treated to a movie in town. We gave a musical program and used the proceeds to begin a record col- lection for the library. We started off our junior year with enthusiasm. We elected Robert Smith as our president. Don Morton was elected president of the Beta Club. Carl Henderson won the chapter Future Farmers of America speaking contest this year. We had great success with our Junior Play. We also entertained the seniors with the accustomed Junior-Senior Banquet. It was a gala affair, taking place in our school lunchroom. We left school that year wondering how it would feel to be seniors, and we were soon to learn. Our senior year rolled around quickly. On organizing our class we found that we had 27 boys and 19 girls. We elected Carl Henderson our president. Don Morton proved an excellent leader and again elected president of die Beta Club. Carol Reinhardt was elected president of the Future Teachers of America. Margie Barksdale was again a president, but this time of the Future Homemakers of America. Our interest in sports has not abated. Tommy Brock and James Ray Scott were captains of our football team. Dick Campbell was captain of our basket- ball team. Oswald Carroll represented our school in the Future Farmers of Amer- ica convention this year. Carl Henderson has won the chapter speaking contest again this year. Joan Smith was elected die Good Citizenship Girl this year. She represented our school at Montgomery. Our school was awarded the good sportsmanship trophy for Etowah County during the year. We feel that we played no small part in the acquisition of this trophy and we are justly proud of it. So now we are looking forward to graduation day as all seniors must. 1 am sure that we will treasure many happy memories of our high school days, our trials and joys and we can say; We did our best. SENIOR CLASS POEM While sitting in the classroom one day A great inspiration came our way; So we sat down and began to write About everybody who came in sight. Nancy Allen is quite a gal, She's everybody's pal. Franklin Amos is always gay; He's happier that way. Mavis Bishop and Reba Burke, Real friends in play or work. Next on our list is Helen Baker. Her middle name is Heartbreaker. Johnny Baker is tall and shy, Good-looking and a real swell guy. Margie Barksdale’s nice and sweet; She'll never know defeat. Tommy Brock is a dream. He's the captain of our football team. Dick Campbell is an actor indeed. Jokes, though, are his top speed. Oswald Carroll is the teacher's pet. Politics is his best bet. Betty Gaskin, all sweetness and light; She's a picture of peace and quiet. Donald Groover loves football. Studying doesn't bother him at all. Betty and Frances Hall are always jolly. Usually engaged in some kind of folly. Well, now, here is Joyce Hall. Charms the boys and carries that ball. Dorothy Hallmark, as we all know, Is strickly a lady from head to toe. Carl Henderson is one fine guy. Only Margie can make him sigh. Teddy Hill uses his allure To charm the girls, you may be sure. Lamar Hubbard is not asleep, Just resting is his favorite peep. Martha Hudson is mighty sweet. You never saw anyone so neat. Retia Irvin is always sweet. Fancy writing is her feat. Hershell Johnson is a wise boy; Teacher’s pet and all the girls' joy. Dixie Johnson is never on time. Bet he'll be the last in line. Dennis Johnson is really a sight. Eating and laughing are his delights. Bobby Jones is a real nice guy. There's nothing he won't try. Martha McCormick passes the test; Whatever she tries, she does her best. Jack McDowell will make the grade; Especially with that fair maid. Ann Milwee is next in line. She'll never be left behind. Don Morton is a very bright boy. Top grades are his pride and joy. Ray Mosley is our football star. Life to him is a girl and a car. Barbara Murdock is always gay. She’s bound to win her way. Robert Oliver really speaks his mind. And boyl has he got a line. Thomas Patterson is quite a guy; His mind is really up in the sky. Clifton Pounds has a ring in his nose. Ask Martha, because she knows. CLASS POEM Carol Reinhardt is on the road to success. With flying colon, she's passed every test. Max Russell is one smart guy. He'll succeed if he'll just try. James Ray Scott is tall and shy. We think he's one fine guy. Joan Smith likes to study her books. But she's also high up on good looks. Martha Smith has a pleasing smile. Clifton thinks she's worth-while. Robert Smith is a hard-working lad. When he succeeds, Barbara'll be glad. Wayne Tarvin will make the test; Anyway, he'll do his best. Wayne Taylor is very wild. To be such a nice sweet child. Mavis Walker, don't wait so long. If you do, he'll soon be gone. James Weathen isn't bashful, you bet. Success he’s bound to get. Junior Williams is deep as a well. Ask him, but he won’t tell. Charles Wofford is one true friend. Honest and loyal to the very end. VORITES PEGGY BLACKMON NANCY IRVIN High School Queen Elementary School Queen V HALLOWEEN QUEENS Left to right: Dianne Russell, Linda White, Elizabeth Carroll, Joyce Hall, Margie Lynch, Anita Naylor, Janice Groover, Peggy Blackmon, Nancy Irvin, Joyce Whitt, Martha Maroney, Betty Crutchfield, Irene Mayo, Janice Russell, Yvonne Potter, Ruth Wilson. Third Grade GOOD CITIZENSHIP GIRL JOAN SMITH was elected Good Citizenship Girl by the Faculty and the students of the Senior class of '55. Congratulations FACULTY STUDENTS BROWN'S SHOE SHOP LANG'S DRY GOODS D.K. SEARCY DR. J.F. DYAR DR. J.F. MCCLENDON ARLYE'S DRESS SHOP F.H.A. AND F.F.A. OFFICERS First row, left to right: Margie Barksdale, Joyce Hall, Carolyn Whitt, Sarah Cox, June Scatt, Wilma Ale wine. Second row; Lourie Henderson, James Scon, Oswald Carrol, Jerry Whiteside, Wayne Tarvin. F.H.A. NEW MEMBERS From left to right: Syble Scott, Bonnie Smith, Shelby Hedgepeth, Linda Brewster, Gail Whitt, and Irene Mayo Back row, standing: Robert Smith, Lourie Henderson, James Scott. Second row; Don Morton, Ray Mosley, Dixie Johnson. Kneeling: Oswald Carroll, Dick Campbell, and Carl Henderson. CLASSES VOCATIONAL HOME ECONOMICS VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE F.T.A. CLUB FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Front row, left to right: Joyce Hughes, Mary Ann Hudgins, Anita Naylor, Joyce Broadwell, Linda Brooks, Janice Groover, Back row; G.W. Thrasher, L. B. Chumley, Jimmy Hefner. Front row, left to right: Glenn Smith, Jimmy Thrasher, Randall Smith, Roger Stonicher, Tommy Alexander, Kenny Whitt. Back row: Mary Faye Hubbard, Doris Johnson, Nancy Irvin, Judy Stonicher, Demurvol Potter, Katherine Bassett. GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION SENIOR II GROUP TRACK TEAM S CLUB GARY KILPATRICK. Q.B. JUNIOR WULIAMS. Q.B. PAUL PRITCHETT. Q.B. DICK CAMPBELL, Q.B. JIMMY SCOTT - TOMMY BROCK RAY MOSLEY. F.B. BUNK HOLLAND. F.B. CARL HENDERSON. H.B. JERRY WHITESIDE. H.B. DIXIE JOHNSON, H.B. DON MORTON. H.B. LOURIE HENDERSON, C. JAMES RAY SCOTT, C. JOHNNY BAKER. E. LAMAR HUBBARD. E. SAM SMITH, T. DONALD GROOVER, T. RAYBURN JOHNSON, T. LAMAR BATTLES, G. HERBERT MAYO. G. MARSTON YARBROUGH, G JERRY WIGGINS, G. BUDDY DENNY, G. JAMES WEATHERS, T. A view of the Sardis--Altoona Game. The first game to be played on Sardis’s field. Views of the Sardis--Boaz Game. JUNIOR WILLIAMS Guard GARY KILPATRICK Guard DICK CAMPBELL Center CARL SMITH Guard PAUL PRITCHETT Forward JERRY WHITESIDE Forward RAYBURN JOHNSON Center LOUR IE HENDERSON Guard “A TEAM First row, left to right: Paul Pritchett, Jr. Williams, Carl Smith, Gary Kilpatrick. Second row: Coach Jarvis, Don Morton, Dick Campbell, Ronald Lee, Jerry Whiteside, and Coach Abies. JITNEY-JUNGLE Satisfied Customer Is Our Guarantee Boaz, Alabama BROWN SERVICE STATION Texaco Products Phone 2561 Attalia, Alabama HOFFMAN SONS JEWELERS Gadsden's Gift Center Gadsden, Alabama MOTEL On U. S. Highway 241 at Boaz, Alabama Electric Heat-Beautyrest Mattresses Mr. and Mrs. Dures Thomas Owners and Operators T3IN COo “Pick Your Gin Before You Pick Your Cotton.” Albertville, Alabama PERSONAL LOANS Room 1 Lobby First Floor Medical Building Phone 6-5268 Gadsden, Alabama BANK, Boaz, Alabama We believe in this Community We appreciate each of you Deposits Insured by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Washington, D. C., $10,000. | SAVIN CS PIANO CO. Boaz, Alabama For All Your Musical Needs Easy Terms 438 Chestnut Street _____Gadsden, Alabama______ ff drug store “Your Personal Druggist” We Carry a Complete Line of Cosmetics and Drugs We Fill Prescriptions Phone 3551 Boaz, Alabama c .T -v Compliments of FURNITURE and APPLIANCE Boaz, Alabama T.L. WILLIAMS Pure Oil Products Boaz, Alabama YOUNG SUPPLY COMPANY Building Supplies Paints - Hardware Electrical Supplies Phone 4291 Boaz, Alabama HARRY l. hall INSURANCE AGENCY 303 Fifth Avenue Phone 7280 Attalia, Alabama Compliments of GILLESPIE— BARKSDALE FUNERAL HOME W. S. BARKSDALE, Owner Phone 3897 Boaz, Alabama Compliments of BUSINESS COLLEGE Gadsden, Alabama ACBERTVI l_l_T= WHOLESALE GROCERY COMPANY Wholesale Groceries and Notions Albertville, Alabama AUT0 REPAIR T. CANTRELL FERTILIZER - COTTON M SERVICE STATION $L0 Y Body Work - Painting Free Estimates Phones 4221 and 6283 Phone 5611 Boaz, Alabama Boaz, Alabama Compliments of JACK OLIVER COSBY- HODGES MILLING CO. Sales Service Enriched White Tulip Flour Attalia, Alabama MOTOR COMPANY Day and Night Wrecker Service Boaz, Alabama TRACTOR CO. Telephone 656 Albertville, Alabama Boaz, Alabama FOOTE BROTHERS Trade With the Boys 2 Stores 2618 Forrest Ave. 817 E. Broad Alabama City - E. Gadsden, Ala. Compliments of WILLIAMS PACKING COMPANY Beef-Pork-Sausage SMITTY'S 1800 Forrest Avenue Boaz, Alabama Compliments of Gadsden, Alabama Insurance Real Estate Mortgage Loans Dial 2531 414 Chestnut Street Gadsden, Alabama CITY BARBER SHOP Hair Cuts Shaves - Showers Air Conditioned CECIL MAYO - Manager West Mill Street Boaz, Alabama Compliments of EUGENE G. FITZGERALD and EUGENE G. FITZGERALD, JR. Representing L.G.BALFOUR GO. Class Rings - Invitations - Personal Cards - Diplomas - Awards P. O. Box 1072 Phone 4-2952 Birmingham, Alabama Compliments of RALPH M. VICE The Working Man's Friend Route 1 Attalia, Alabama Compliments of BURN'S Flowers for All Occasions Boaz, Alabama Compliments of Compliments of IDEAL DEPARTMENT STORE and STEWART DRUG CO. NATIONAL MEN'S STORE V Albertville, Alabama Attalia, Alabama COOPERATIVE WAREHOUSE and GIN CO. Storing - Ginning - Fertilizer Seeds and Feeds E. B. JENKINS, Manager Phone 2311 TRED KINGS STORES 0 Shoes, Clothing, and Dry Goods for the Entire Family Boaz, Tel. 6312 Albertville 374 Hardware - Seeds Farm Implements 208 South 4th Street Gadsden, Alabama KELLY APPLIANCES Your Frigidaire Dealer Attalia, Alabama TONY’S CAFE Fine Food - Reasonable Prices Completely Air Conditioned 319 Fifth Ave. Attalia, Alabama SAM C. BURNETT WOOD’S Cotton Buyer and Fertilizer Dealer DEPARTMENT STORE Boaz, Alabama Boaz, Alabama COAL YARD “Where a Ton Is a Ton” Phone 6-3912 Compliments of Phone 3096 Boaz, Alabama ■D.G.'BEATT'r MILL COMPANY Building Material Plumbing - Wiring - Paints Boaz, Alabama Big Town and Country Store Gadsden, Alabama Compliments of ECONOMY AUTO STORE E AND F GROCERY Boaz, Alabama Norge Appliances - Philco TV Albertville, Alabama Compliments of GADSDEN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION DCAN- STEPWE MS BOAZ JEWELRY SHOP Latest Fashions in the Nicest Things to Wear Feature Lock Diamond Elgin Watches Watch Repairing Boaz, Alabama EARL BATTLES, Owner Boaz Compliments of T3TROWN SERVICE FUNERAL, HOME Boaz, Alabama Compliments of TAXI CAB CO. Serving Attalia Since 1924 Day or Night Phone 3281 Piano8 New and Reconditioned Organs, Band Instruments and Sheet Music LAVERTY PIANO CO. 932 Forrest Ave. Phone 3991 Gadsden, Alabama BOAZ L_E ADER See Us for Job Printing of All Kinds Vr I t GTRAJN Top Market for Corn Boaz, Alabama BISHOP SEWING MACHINE CO. Phone 400 Albertville, Alabama J.B.MAYO RALPH JOHNSON Natural Gas Appliance and Service Boaz, Alabama Phone 6625 Boaz-Attalia Highway ICE CREAM CO. If It's Borden's, It's Got To Be Good 710 First Avenue Gadsden, Alabama FARM EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION CRAIN TRACTOR CO. Allis-Chalmers Tractor and Equipment FRED CRAIN TRACTOR CO. Ferguson and Massey-Harris Tractor and Equipment DENSON TRACTOR CO. John Deere Tractor and Equipment Compliments of Your Friendly Store Boaz, Alabama GAS COMPANY Phone 4686 Gadsden, Alabama BIRMINGHAM ■P XTS.M'E'R S SLAG CO. WAREHOUSE Crushed Slag - Concrete Public Storage and Weighing Concrete Blocks Phone 6-1661 Alabama City, Alabama P. O. Box 449 Phone 98 Albertville, Alabama THE F-l .0.1 COMPANY Members of Lee Riders Boaz, Alabama ETOWAH TRACTOR CORP. Ford Tractors and Equipment MOODY-BROS. TRACTOR CO. M !t M and Oliver Tractor and Equipment NESBETT TRUCK TRACTOR CO. International Tractor and Equipment AMBERSON'S If It's from Amberson--It's the Best BILL AMBERSON, Owner Boaz, Alabama Compliments of GILBREATH MOTORS Boaz, Alabama BOAZ FURNITURE HDW. CO. MR. AND MRS. C. W. MORTON Owners Best Bargains in Town STARNES ■BROS- SMIT+-J Men's Furnishings BROTHERS Shoes for the Entire Family MOTOR COMPANY Gene Starnes - Richard Starnes Phone 350 Guntersville and Boaz Albertville, Alabama FURNITURE AND HARDWARE Boaz, Alabama 13 - . S. GROCERY COMPANY OLIN1 C. WEAvRN MOTORS Wholesale Groceries Authorized Ford Dealer Since 1904 Gadsden, Alabama Compliments of BAKERY Phone 13 Cars, Parts, Service, Wrecker Service Albertville, Alabama moose's SYNTHETIC CLEANERS and LAUNDRY SERVICE One Day Service Boaz, Alabama Gadsden, Alabama Compliments of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Attalia, Alabama Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 49 Years of Continuous Service 1906 - 1955 GWE IN'S STUDIO For all Your Photo Needs BARBER SHOP Boaz, Alabama Boaz, Alabama PHILLIP’S COAL COMPANY Phone 5441 Attalia, Alabama LOWE’S RESTURANT PARTS COMPANY Attala, Alabama Phone 3751 Boaz, Alabama OOO SA GAS COMPANY -B P.4-IOWAT2.D AND SONS Sales and Service Butane and Propane Phone 6318 Boaz, Alabama LUMBER COMPANY Building Supplies Phone 149 Albertville, Alabama SMITH DISTRIBUTING COMPANY I_l I__LIE'S BEAUTY SHOP See Us for Beauty Needs LILLIE MIZELL Owner and Operator 304 l 2 Fifty Avenue Attalia, Alabama A. J. JONES FLORIST TRANSFER COMPANY, INC. Dependable Freight Service Phone 6-1621 General Office - Gadsden, Ala. 207 South Broad Street Phone 770 Albertville, Alabama Compliments of NOEL'S Dependable and Courteous Service HENRY STONICHER GROCERY Boaz, Alabama GADSDE IN SPORTING GOODS Athletic Equipment for Football, Basketball Baseball, Track and Physical Education Gadsden, Alabama Boaz, Alabama OT2 GC ■P. WAN LKER Attalia, Alabama 3K vfr � 'Remember, SA’R.'DIS SERVICE STATION J. EZRA JOHNSON, Owner LORRAINE’S BEAUTY SHOP Sardis, Alabama DUBAR’S JEWELRY Attalia, Alabama T=. M -TSU l_ LARD ■jjl Products (standard I and Groceries Route Two Boaz, Alabama 2. utility tf%6ceA,ie4 Sardis, Alabama SMITH’S MOTORS Albertville, Alabama V . A?V i lEARBOOk Taylor PuNt� hmg Company- Dad � I rrr