Soddy Daisy High School - Trojan Yearbook (Soddy, TN)

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nl X 5' 9-A MISS WILMA SMA LL Librarian In appreciation for her helpful- ness, patience, cheerfulness, alld friendly interest, the staff affec- tionately dedicates to Miss Wilma Small this the 1960 edition of the Soddy-Daisy'Trojan, DEDICATIO The 1960 Dedicatee ls announced by Stuart Levi Recognition-Class Day April 28

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BETTY PIERCE Editor-in-Chief FOREWORD Between the covers of this book, the members ofthe Trojan Staffhave tried to catch and preserve for you in words and pictures some of the most memorable experiences of your one hundred and eighty days of the 1959-60 school year. Although the staff has devoted many hours of work, the book could not have been completed without the loyal co-operation of faculty, students and patrons. Throughout the years to come, we hope this bookwlll serve to help you recall many pleasant and profitable days spent at Soddy-Daisy.

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Soddy-Daisy records show that Mr. Armor had an enviable academic record and was very busy in ex- tracurricular activities. He was vice president of his class, associate editor of The Navy and Gold, Bus- iness Manager for the Yearbook, president of the Chapter of the Red Cross, a member of the Beta Club, a member of the Boys' Quartet, and played a leading role in several school plays, From 1939 until 1941, Mr. Armor worked as an appliance salesman and in various food markets. Dur- ing these years he also studied voice, sang in church groups, and served as a vocal soloist for the Trinity Methodist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, In 1941 Mr, Armor answered the call to military service and became a part of the 181st Field Artil- lery of the U, S, Army. He was sent on maneuvers to various points of Louisiana, then to California, where his musical interests helped him to become a Drum Major in the 181st Field Artillery Band, Later he was sent to Fort Sill, Okla, , where he studied radio and became a Radio Sergeant, In June, 1944, he was sent to Europe, where he served until Sept, , 1945, While in military service, he sang both as solo- ist and with groups in various churches and Army programs. While stationed in Louisiana, Mr. Armor met and married his present wife, Dorothy Tucker Armor. They now have two children. In 1945 he decided that he should do full-time church work inthe Baptist Church. He enrolled in Louis- iam P0lYI6Cl1HiC Imritute in 1946 and graduated in 1950 with a B.M. He then went to Southwestern Bap- tist Theological Seminary from which he graduated in 1952 with a M,S,M, Afterwards he earned a B,S, in Music from Louisiana North East State College. From 1952 to 1959, while attending college part-time, Mr. Armor taught music in the public schools of Louisiana, was a music supervisor, singer, and choir director. Mr. Armor is now Minister of Music in Farmerville, La, , where he directs five choirs of more than 200 voices, Our sincere admiration and best wishes go to Mr. J. V. Armor, ODDY-DAISY LL OF E ELECT THE J. V. ARMCR