Spencer High School - Spencerian Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1954 volume:

rr ? ' , •♦' � ' v : '.' V THE 1954 GRADUATING CLASS OF SPENCER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS... THE WORLD PREMIER OF THE SEASON’S “ foodbija, Span SkWiinq... Timothy Johnson, President Jimmy Chambers, Vice President Juanita Jones, Secretary Mary Harper, Assistant Secretary Charles Lindsey, Treasurer . . . and a cast of one hundred and forty-three other famous celebrities MR. WILLIAM H. SHAW Superintendent of Education PRODUCERS MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees Mr. Walter Richards Mr. W. C. Woodall Mr. George M. Adams Mr. B. F. Billings, Jr. Mrs. Richard Chaplin Mr. J. Q. Davidson Dr. Guy J. Dillard Mr. B. H. Hardaway, Jr Mr. Maurici President Vice President Mrs J. Madden Hatcher Mrs. John P. Illges, Jr. Mr. J. Stacy Jones Mr. John R. Kinnett Mr. Louis C. Kunze Mr. Samuel W. Neel D. Rothschild MR. NATHAN M. PATTERSON Supervisor of Special Services 6 A big salute to the seniors of Spencer Senior High School, the first class to graduate from our beautiful new building. Beauty is inspirational and has a tendency to influence our thinking. If this is true, we feel that your thoughts should be beautiful and these beau- tiful thoughts should materialize into beautiful ac- tions and consequently into beautiful living. This beauty of the Old World has been marred by wars, hate, greed, etc. Its beauty can only be restored by beauty of soul, love of people and con- secration to and practice of the Golden Rule. My most sincere wish for you is that your life may be as beautiful as the American Beauty Rose and my ardent prayer is for a successful career. “God grant that you may live upon this earth And face the tasks which every morning brings And never lose the glory and the worth Of humble service and the simple things ’ production staff W. D. CHAMBERS—Carpentry; A. T. College, Greensboro, N. C. ERNESTINE A. DAVIS, B.S.—Social Sciences; Tuskegee Institute . . EUNICE B DENT, B.S., M A — English; Tuskegee Institute, Columbia Uni- versity . . . BOOKER T. EDMONDS—Auto Mechanics; Tuskegee Institute . ALICE I. FOWLKES, B.S.— Home Economics; Tuskegee Institute, Advanced study Tuskegee Institute . . . WADSWORTH W. GENTRY, A.B.—Physics; Morehouse College, Tuskegee Institute, University of Michigan. ELIZABETH J. GIBSON, A.B.—English; Virginia State College, Tuskegee Institute . . RUSHIA A HARRIS, B.S.—Social Sciences; Savannah State College . . . EDNA CARTER HOGAN, B.S. Librarian; North Carolina College, Atlanta University . . . ANNE T. HUDSON, B.S.—Home Economics; Savannah State College, Tuskegee Institute . . . MALINDA H. HUFF, B.S.—English; Fort Valley State College, Atlanta University . . . V. F. INGERSOLL, B.S.—Mathematics, Science; Wisconsin State College. 8 RALPH BARNHART, B.S.—Biology; Savannah State College . . ESTELLE B. BIGGS, B.S.—Mathematics; Johnson C. Smith University . . JANIE M. BROWN, B. S—Biology, French; Benedict College, Columbia Uni- versity, Temple University . . . S. LEON BROWN, B.S.—Bandmaster; Alabama A. M. College, Temple Uni- versity, Vandercook College of Music . . . DOROTHY E. BUTTS, A.B.—English; Florida Memorial College, Florida A. M. College, Temple University, Albany State College . . . CLAUDE W. CARPENTER Brick Ma- sonry; Savannah State College. JANIE J. JOHNSON, A.B.—Mathematics; Fort Valley State College, Atlanta University . . . ANNIE M. JONES, B.S.—Physical Education, Girls' Athletic Coach; West Virginia State College . BENJAMIN F. LAWTON— Social Sciences; Savannah State College, Tuskegee Institute . . T. MELTON LOWE, A.B.—Chemistry; Seton Hall College, Lincoln University (Pa.), Rutgers University, Tennessee A. l., Meharry . . . ERNESTINE A. MACK, A.B., A M. English, Counsellor, Paine College, New York University . . . BERNARD L. PETERSON, JR., A.B., M.A.—English; Morehouse College, Virgin a Union University, Atlanta University. JOHN H. SMITH, A.B.—Distributive Education, Occupational Guidance; Savannah State College, North Caro- lina College . ETHEL T. SPENCER, Four Year Certificate—Mathematics; Fort Valley State College, Chicago University, University of Southern California, New York University, Columbia University, Mexico . . . ODIS SPENCER, B.S., M Ed.—Head Athletic Coach; Alabama State College, Advanced Study, Alabama State College . . BOOKER T STAFFORD, B.S.—Mathematics; Howard University . . OSCAR V. STANBACK, B.S.—As- sistant Athletic Coach, Physical Education; Tuskegee Institute . . . LILLIAN S. TERRY, Mus.B.—Music; Tal- ladega College. DOROTHY O. THOMPSON, B.S.—English; Savannah State College, University of Chicago, Atlanta University DELMARIE M. VERNON, B.S.—Science; Alabama A. M. College . MARY M. WARD, B.S.—Business Education; Fort Valley State College, New York Unive sity . . CARRIE M. WEBB, B.S.—Home Economics; Fort Valley State College . . JENNIE L. ALBERRY—Library Clerk; Carpenter's Business School . . . VIC- TORIA K. WOLLERY, A.B.—Secretary; Drake University. 9 GOODBYE, SPENCER, GOODBYE (A Synopsis of the play from which the Movie teas Made) The drama of the Graduating Class of 1954 is so skillfully designed it remains extremely enjoyable even though it disregards all rules of the drama. This unforgettable play is in four acts. No one author claims to have created it, for it was written primarily by the actors, with each character playing a leading role. Comedy and tragedy both appear at various stages, and sometimes a review is inserted between the acts for variety. The first act begins at that unforgettable institution, Spencer High School, now known as Spencer Junior High. Scenes of interest are classrooms, auditorium and assembly hall. The settings are all plain, showing signs of much use. Act I shows the arrival of alert, enthusiastic new faces. Early in the act, the villain Study puts in an appearance, and the suspense heightens as we wonder if Study will interfere with the enjoyment and leisure of the main characters, new Freshmen. As Act I draws to a close, we are introduced to Study's brother, Examinations, who is an even more fearful character than his brother. The Freshmen manage to emerge victoriously, however, as the curtain rings down just in the nick of time. After an intermission of eight weeks, the curtain goes up on Act II. The scene is the same, although the main characters have changed their names to Sophomores. With this advance in rank, they are now introduced to dances, concerts, and banquets. Costumes are now more elaborate and colorful. The action moves slowly until the villain Examinations again pops upon the scene and threatens to destroy the security of our heroes and heroines. However, the Sophomores manage to stagger through by the skin of their teeth, and as the curtain rings down on Act III, they are bloody from battle but not bowed in defeat. In Act III, our actors now gain the title of Juniors, and with this honor more free- dom is allowed. There are many delightful interludes, namely the Junior Senior Prom and participating in the Miss Greenwave Contest. Miss Maurice Lee and Juanita Jones made beautiful backgrounds for Miss Greenwave when they won the title of Attendants by a vote of the student body. Before the curtain falls, that dreadful villain Examina- tions peeps into view and remains defeated. Act IV is here at long last and is warmly received. The setting is most pleasing now, for we have now moved into a million dollar institution with every modern con- venience provided. Much is expected of us now, because we have every convenience that we desire. We have now made history and have become the first graduating class from this most modern plant. What a distinction! 10 Featured in this act, also, is the participation in the Miss Greenwave Contest. For the first time in the history of the school the football squad selected the queen. I guess you know it was a senior. Who? you are asking. None other than Miss Juanita Jones, whom the entire student body felt deserved such an honor. Adding to the beauty of the queen's court are Misses Alice Bass and Alice Marshall, whose charm and person- ality added to the lovely spectacle. We are engaged in numerous activities, and our seniority is displayed magnificently in our new setting. Many hearts are sad with anxiety as the act ends. Yes, this is the final struggle. If victory is accomplished, this will be the end of our high school career, but certainly not the end of our education. The play ends in a burst of glory, with orations, music, flowers and best wishes— graduation! With this magnificent and beautiful climax, we have the well known and popular happy ending, which brings our delightful drama to an even more delightful close. 11 ¥¥ ¥ ¥¥ ¥¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ CLASS POEM We started out into a new world. About four years ago, To see what we could accomplish. And add to our ego. We have progressed and prospered. Aided by teachers unsurpassed. Now that we have advanced thus far. Intelligence we have gained at last. Into a new life we came, The anxious, the unwilling, the bad, There were those with happy expressions. Others very, very sad. We then went through a process. Out of which others had come, very glad, We are now coming out refined and pure, The first ordeal has passed. As we now stand on a hill in life. We observe dear Spencer, our school, For here we were cultivated as the soil. About life we learned the rules. But as we leave, we pause, A moment before we depart; To revise our memories. And observe each old landmark. The owl a symbol of wisdom. The colors green and gold. Hold in their deep compassions. Memories of adventures untold. The Principal in distinct dignity, The teachers all superb. Have marched us onward to battle. As a shepherd would his herd. Stand out fair Spencer, big and strong. Give out as the Horn of Plenty, The culture, the knowledge, the wisdom. Which have benefited us and many. That a man is as strong as his strongest wish. And that each phase of life has a new trend, Are thoughts we leave to you, our school, As now into life, we ascend. —Thurman Clemon ¥ ¥ JMHMM ★ ★★★ ★ ★ ★★ ★★★ ★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★ ★ ★ ★+ + ★ ★ ★ THE CAST 13 SENIORS MELVAREE ABRAMS Mell” Camera Club; Tri-Hi-Y.; H. A.; Business Club. N. DAISY MAE ANDERSON Tri-Hi-Y; D. E. Club. WALTER REESE ARNOLD •'Little Walt Band; D. E. Club; Hi-Y; Dra- matics Club; Business Man- ager of Band; Camera Club. ERNEST BAILEY D. E. Club; Business Club; Dramatics Club. DOROTHY JOANNE BALDWIN ••Jo Jo Camera Club; Dramatics Club; Business Club. RUDOLPH VALANTO ALLEN 'De Roof Dramatics Club; Business Club; D. E. Club; Annual Staff; Camera Club; Band; Baseball; National Honor So- ciety. KATHRYN LaVERN ANDERSON Kathy'' Chorus; National Honor So- ciety; Tri-Hi-Y; N. H. A.; Library Club; Business Club. LEO ARRINGTON , JR. Bro Band; Dramatics Club; S. S. S.; Hi-Y. JOHNNY LEWIS BAKER Jack ALICE KATE BASS ••Alicia Miss Greenwave's Attendant '53-'54; Tri-Hi-Y; National Honor Society; Annual Staff; Camera Club; English and Reading Club; Dramatics Club. THEODIS BASS Tino” Hi-Y; D. E. Club; English and Reading Club; Annual Staff; s. s. s. NATHANIEL BENTON Jug Head Hi-Y; Baseball. DUDLEY BROADNAX, JR. •'Bubber” Football; Basketball; S. Club; Red Cross; Chorus. OZIE BELLE BROWN •‘Ossie’ Tri-Hi-Y. ANNA BURTS “Twins Reading and English Club; Chem.stry Club; N. H. A. BESSIE MAE BEACH •’Mae Tn-Hi-Y; Business Club; Na- tional Honor Society; Nurses of Tomorrow; N. H. A.; Camera Club. CLIFTON BRADLEY Bullet Bobby Football; S. Club; Hi-Y; Reading and English Club; Dramatics Club; Boy Scouts. WILLIAM T. BROADNAX “Broady Honor Society; Library Club; Student Council; Hi-Y; An- nual Staff; Spehisco Staff; Chorus. ROBERT BURTON “Bruiser Football; Baseball; S. Club; Red Cross; Dramatic Club; Hi-Y. EMMA BURTS “Twins Chemistry Club; D. E. Club. OBIE BUTLER Fred” Hi-Y; D. E. Club. MILDRED BYRD -Milk- french Club; Dramatics Club' Business Club; Basketball. LARON BUTTS “Buster” Annual Staff; Business Club; Dramatics Club; Hi-Y; S. S. S.; National Honor Society; Pres. Student Council; Eng- lish and Reading Club. VEARNEST CAMPBELL “Ve” Business Club; French Club; Red Cross. ELLA PEARL CANNON “Lollte” N. H. Camera Club. A.; Business Club; Club; Dramatics WILLIAM CHARLES CARTER “Manager” Hi-Y; Student Council Camera Club; Business Club Red Cross; Annual Staff Pres. D. E. Club. ANNA BELL CARTWRIGHT N. H. A.; Tri-Hi-Y; Camera Club; Dramatics Club; Busi- ness Club. WALLACE CARTER “Bullfrog” Hi-Y; Band; Dramatics Club; Student Council; Boy Scouts; Red Cross. WILLIE CARTHAR “Scaramouche Baseball; Football; Red Cross; S. Club. DENNIS CHAMBERS “Dane” Football; Hi-Y. SAMUEL CUMMINGS Joe Blow Pres. Busineess Club; S. S. S.; Hi-V; Student Council; Chem- istry Club; Reading and Eng- lish Club; Annual Staff; Spc- hisco Staff; Band; Honor So- ciety. ERNESTINE CHESTER Stine N. H. A ; Camera Club. MARIAN LaVERNE CHILDS Moll Student Council; Business Club; Dramatics Clue; Tri- Hi-Y. THURMAN CLEMON Pro Homo Society; Hi-Y; Spc- hisco Staff; Business Club; Dramatics Club. FRANK COOPER Mighty Mite Football; Hi - Y; S. Club; Dramatics Club; Baseball. JIMMY CHAMBERS Vice Pres. Senior Class; Pres. S. S. S.; H.-Y; Football; Dra- matics Club; Honor Society; Editor, Annual Staff; The S Club; Spehisco Staff; Business Club. WILLIE JEAN CHESTER Ches-tay Dramatics Club; French Club; Cheer Leader. JERRY CLARK, JR. Good Time Charlie S. S. S.; Dramatics Club; Business Club; D. E. Club; Hi-Y. WILLIAM JAMES CALLIER, JR. “Boot Hi-Y; Business Club. WILLIE COOPER Fat Baseball; S. Club; Football. RUBY CROUCH N. H. A.; Business Club; Camera Club; Red Cross. BARNEY DAVIS “Dog” 0. E. Club; National Honor Society; Hi-Y; Dramatics Club; Camera Club; S. S. S. JAMES IKE DURHAM “Ike” Football; Baseball; S. Club; Hi-Y; Dramatics Club. JAMES ROBERT EGINS ‘’Bobby” Dramatics Club; S. Club; Business Club; Science Club; Football; Camera Club. ANNIE FIELD “Ann Tri-Hi-Y; D. E. Club; Camera Club; Chemistry Club; Dra- matics Club; Nurses of To- morrow. LENNORA DENISE DANIEL “Nora” Dramatics Club; Spehisco Staff; Business Club; French Club; Camera Club. MARIE DAVIS “Lee” Nurses of Tomorrow; Tri-Hi- Y; N. H. A.; Camera Club. ARNOLD EASON “Bill” LOUISE FERRELL Tri - Hi - Y; Business Club; N. H. A. IDA FOSTER “Belle” Honor Society; Camera Club; D. E. Club; Tri-Hi-Y. NEAL ROV GARDNER, JR. Bailey Business Club; D. E. Club; S. S. S.; Dramatics Club; Red Cross; Hi-Y. JOHN GUNN Alpha Sigma Rho; Dramatics Club; Spehisco Staff; Busi- ness Club; French Club; An- nual Staff; Hi - Y; Student Council; Band. BETTY HAMMOND Bet Dramatics Club; French Club; 3usmess Club; Student Coun- cil. WILLIAM WILBURN HARGROVE, JR. De Harg Football; Basketball; Hi-Y; Baseball; Dramatics Club; Science Club; D. E. Club; Camera Club. CHARLIE HARRIS Bubber Honor Society; D E. Club; Hi-Y; Chorus; Dramatics Club; Cheer Leader. EUGENE GRIFFIN Fat BARBARA ANNE HAMMONDS Peg N. H. A.; D. E. Club; Tri- Hi-Y; Chorus. DANIEL HAMMOND Lank Band; Business Club; Hi-Y. CALVIN HARRIS Tennie Hi-Y; D. E. Club. EVELYN EARLEN HARRISON “Sugar Dramatics Club; Red Cross; Business Club; Honor So- ciety; N. H. A. MARY HARPER May Harper” res. Tri-Hi-Y; Business Club; ipehisco Staff; Student Coun- cil; Annual Staff; Camera Club; French Club; Honor Society. WILLIAM HARPER ••Hot Dog’’ S. Club. RUTHE YVONNE HENDERSON Roofee” National Honor Society; Camera Club; Dramatics Club. EUGENE T. HODO Dragon D. E. Club; A. Y. I. E. A.; Hi-Y. JIMMY HODO Head Long” D. E. Club. JOHN HERBERT HARPER Hop” Hi-Y; Boy Scouts; S. S. S. EVELYN HARROW Pap” Tri - Hi - Y; Business Club; Class Reporter. MARY ALICE HILL Ridge” N. H. A.; Dramatics Club; Business Club; Camera Club. FRED HODO, JR. Bigman Dramatics Club; Band; S. S. S.; Hi-Y; Camera Club; A. Y. I. E. A. BERTHA YVONNE HOOD ••Sit” Tri - Hi - Y; Honor Society; Business Club; Camera Club. JO ANN HOWARD Nan” Tri-Hi-Y; N. H. A.; Chemis- try Club. lougenia hunley 'Jennie” Business Club; N. O. T.; Camera Club; Dramatics; Club; Honor Society. EUGENE HUREY “Oene” Hi-Y; Band; Dramatics Club; Honor Society; Annual Staff. MARTHA JACKSON ■Mickey Tri-Hi-Y; Business Club; French Club. HERBERT HOOVER JOHNSON Toter” Reading and English Club; S. S. S.; D. E.; Hi-Y. ANNIE LEE JOHNSON Ann” Tri-Hi-Y; Dramatics Club; Business Club; Band; French Club. ERNEST HUEY, JR. The Fox S. S. S.; Hi-Y. EVELYN HUNTER Lank” Business Club; Dramatics Club; N. H. A.; Camera Club; N. O. T.; Alpha Sigma Rho. ELLEN JACKSON Sitter” Tri-Hi-Y; N. H. A. MARY JOHNSON Honey” Chorus; N. H. A.; Dramatics Club; Business Club; Camera Club. JAMES EDWARD JONES •‘Spec’ English and Reading Club; Dramatics Club; D. E. Club; Honor Society; S. S. S. JAMES RUDOLPH JONES ••Dick” S. S. $.; Dramatics Club; Business Club. LILLIE LUCILE JONES RHODIE LOUISE JONES ”Ro Boat” Pres. N. O. T.; D. E. Club; Honor Society; Spehisco Staff; Alpha Sigma Rho; Jr. Red Cross. CORA LOUISE KIMBROUGH JAMES HUBERT JONES ■Laddie” Hi-Y; S. S. S.; Boy Scouts. JUANITA LOUISE JONES Nita” Miss Green Wave '53-'54; Hono Society; Band; Chorus; French Club; N. O. T.; An- nual Staff, Library Club; Dra- matics Club; Business Club, Camera Club. PRIMUS JONES Young Blood” Baseball; Hi-Y; Camera Club; Dramatics Club; S. Club. TIMOTHY J. JOHNSON Mr. President Pres, of Sr. Class; Pres, of Hi-Y; Honor Society; Dra- matics Club; Annual Staff; Chemistry Club; S. S. S. WYLENE KIMBROUGH Lene” N. H. A.; Camera Club; Basketball; Dramatics Club. JOSEPHINE KITCHEN •Shug Camera Club; Honor Society; Tri-Hi-Y; D. E. VERNELL LEE CHARLES EDWIN LEWIS Geech Basketball; Baseball; English and Reading Club. FANNIE LEVEL Fan N. H. A. JOEL LITTLE 11 . .n • : V ANN MAURICE LEE Clotee Pres, of Dramatic Club; Cho- rus; Business Club; Annual Staff; Honor Society; Camera Club; Tri-Hi-Y; French Club. BEVERLY ANN LEWIS Bev Dramatic Club; N. H. A.; Business Club. DOROTHY LEWIS Dot” Tri-Hi-Y; Dramatics Club; Band; French Club. CHARLES LINDSEY HI Yank Treas., Honor Society; An- nual Staff; Camera Club; Dar- matics Club; Band; Treas. of Senior Class; A. Y. I. E. A BETTY ANN LOWE Bet Capt. Girls' Basketball Team; Dramatics Club; N. H. A.; Tri-Hi-Y; Camera Club; Busi- ness Club. HAROLD LOWE De Lowe Honor Society; Hi-Y; Band; Dramatics Club; Camera Club; S. S. S. ALICE MARSHALL -Bunch” N. H. A.; N. 0. T.; Chemis- try Club. ULYSSES MARSHALL “Frog Band; Hi-Y; Annual Staff; Business Club; Camera Club. WILLIE MIMS 'Defensive Devil S. S. S.; Football; S. Club. ESTER MARIE NEAL -Marie Band; Student Council; Bas- ketball; Tri-Hi-Y; Coed Club; Library Club; Planning Club. LUCILLE LEMONS • Limon” N. H. A.; N. O. T.; Tri-Hi- Y; D. E. Club; Chemistry Club; Camera Club. GRACE ELIZABETH MARSHALL N. O. T. -LU Business Club. alma McCarter -Sister N. O. T.; N. H. A. PHILLIP MITCHELL Tino Hi-Y; Business Club; Dra- matics Club; D. E. Club; S. S. S. ZORA OGLETREE -Smiley Business Club; French Club; Camera Club; Dramatics Club; N. O. T. FELIX PARKER Red Reading and English Club; Dramatics Club. JOSEPH PARKER Red Joe” Hi-Y; S. S. S.; D E.; Busi- ness Club; Red Cross; Dra- matics Club. ALBERT OLIVER PERRY Archie” Hi-Y; Reading and English Club; Camera Club; Business Club; French Club. CHARLIE PHILLIPS ' Sach” Dramatics Club; S. Club; Football; Chorus. JOHNNY RANDALL Randy” Editor in Chief of Spehisco; Managing Editor Annual; Hi- Y; Dramatics Club; S. Club; Football; Honor Society. OLLIE MAE PARKER Cherchex” D. E.; Honor Society; Spe- hisco Staff; Camera Club; N. H. A., Annual Staff. WILLIAM PEARSON Drew” Annual Staff; Hi-Y; Baseball; S. S. s. ADDIE RUTH PETERS Toottie” Honor Siciety; Spehisco Staff; N. H. A.; French Club; Camera Club; Business Club. ELIJAH PITTS Fathead” S. S. S.; Band; Baseball; An- nual Staff; D. E.; Honor So- ciety; A. Y. I. E. A. JACK D. REESE Hi-Y; Band; Dramatics Club; Camera Club. LOUVENIA ROBERTS “Lou” Dramatics Club; Chemistry Club; N. H A.; Pres. Camera Club; Tri-Hi-Y. GEORGIA LEE ROSE “Rose” Tri-Hi-Y; D. E. Club; Eng- l.sh and Reading Club; Dra- matics Club. RICHARD MILTON SAMS “Pro Man” Honor Society; S. S. S.; D. E. Club; Student Council. HENRY STEWART “Hank” Hi-Y; Boy Scout; Baseball; Reading and English Club; S. S. S. ADELL STREET “Del” N. H. A.; Nurses of Tomor- row; Camera Club; Chemis- try Club; Honor Society. IOLA ROBINSON Tri - Hi - Y; Chemistry Club; Nurse Aid Club. EUNICE ROSS “Little Bit” Read.ng and English Club; Library Club; Nurses of To- morow Club. MARY ANNE SHAW “De Crow” Honor Society; Dramatics Club; M a j o re t t e Leader; French Club; Tri-Hi-Y; N. H. A.; Camera Club. JOHNNIE MAE STEWART ”Peney Pie” Chorus; French Club; Dra- matics Club. MARY ELIZABETH STREETER “Ann” N. H. A.; Camera Nurses of Tomorrow. Club; JAMES THOMAS ••Nut Football; Baseball; Camera Club; S. Club. FRANKIE DIANN TORRENCE “Lulu Camera Club; Dramatics Club; Business Club; Chemis- try Club. WALTHA LOU UPSHAW “Walt Dramatics Club; Business Club. BERTHA WALTON Bert D. E.; N. H. A.; Business Club; Engl sh and Reading Club. RUBY WILEY “Ruth N. H. A.; Camera Club; Tri- Hi-Y; Business Club LILLIE MAE THOMAS “Bit Basketball; Dramatics Club; Business Club. EUGENE UPSHAW Chrit S. Club; Dramatics Club; Football, Baseball, Basketball Manage i JOHNNY WALKER “Suck Dramatics Club; Hi-Y; Foot- ball; Chemistry Club. WALTER WEST “Bud Hi-Y S. S. S.; Band; Na- tional Honor Society. EMMA JANE WILLIAMS “Jane” N. H. A. Camera Club; Busi- ness Club; Dramatics Club; Chemistry Club. HELEN WILLIAMS GLORIA LORETTA WILLIAMS Glo Tri-Hi-Y; French Club; Band; Dramatics Club; Camera Club; Honor Society; Annual Staff; Library Club; Business Club. JOANN THERESA WILLIAMS Snookie Cheer Leader; Dramatics Club; Camera Club; Business Club N. O. T.; Alpha Sigma Rho Spehisco Staff; Honor Society. WILLIE WILLIS ■Buddy Hi-Y; Spehisco Staff; Foot- ball; Baseball; Honor So- Society S. S. S.; S. Club. SAM YOUNG Cymbal Sam” Hi-Y; Band; D. E. N. H. A.; Camera Club; Busi- ness Club; Nurses of Tomor- row. WILLIE MAE WILLIAMS Pee Wee Tri-Hi-Y; Camera Club. CLARENCE WILLIAMS ■•Runo” PURNELL WILLIAMS, JR. “P. L. Hi-Y; French Club. 28 ACADEMY AWARDS 29 KING AND QUEEN OF HEARTS Spencer proudly presents its handsomest boy and most attractive girl, in the persons of Clifton Bradley and Alice Bass. Alice was also one of Miss Greenwave's attendants this year— an honor which attests to her beauty, charm, and personality. Clifton is noted for his athletic ability as well as his good looks, and he is considered one of Spencer's outstanding football players. For more pictures of our King and Queen of Hearts, see Sports and Athletics, which begins on page 71. 30 Spencer's Best Citizens, Thurman Clcmon and Mary Harper, are both honor students, and both have made outstanding contributions to some phase of school life Mary has appeared frequently on High School Headlines, a radio show sponsored by Station WGBA. Thurman is the class poet, and his work appears on page 12. Timothy Johnson and Juanita Jones were voted the most popular boy and girl by their classmates, an honor which they truly deserve. Timothy is president of the Senior Class, while Juanita is Spencer's Miss Greenwave of 1953-54. Shown glancing through a fashion magaine are Wil- liam Broadnax and Willie Mae Williams, voted the neatest boy and girl in the Senior Class. William has been cited several times as one of the best-dressed boys at Spencer, and Willie Mae looks at all times as if she had just stepped out of a band box. v best athletes put on their most cnarming smues tor the camera Willie Cooper stands between Betty Lowe and Lillie Thomas, who tied as best girl athletes. Willie is Captain of the footballj team, while Betty and Lillie copped their honors on the basketball court. (IncidentlyJ this picture was almost ruined by the camera flash, which can be seen in thtf glass behind Lillie's face.) Harold Lowe and Laron Butts won honors this year in the Muscogee County Tuberculosis Essay Contest. Harold won second place, and a prize of $15. Laron won third place, and a prize of $10. First and second prize winners in the Senior Class Poem Con- test are Thurman Clemon and Earlen Harrison. Thurman's poem, which earned for him a prize of $10, appears on page 12. Earlen's poem, which won a prize of $5, is printed on page 44. 34 PREVIEWS OF COMING ATTRACTIONS JUNIORS Virginia Davis Gloria Johnson Joe Hill bAar in Belks Marguerite Hawkins Eunice Deloatch Nick Johnson Robert Wright Constance Weldon Johnny Moses Rosa Echols George Fortson Myra Rogers Lonnie Davis Al Wheeler Catherine Jones Richard Hammonds Robert Battle Jimmie Williams William Robinson Mary Cooke Sylvester Stevens Annie Snipes Francene Marshall Wilmer Pearson Mary Buckner Ester Leonard Wavie Glover Fannie English 37 SONG FROM THE MOVIE GOODBYE, DEAR, SPENCER WE EOVE YOU Tune (Vaya Con Dios) I Now the time has come for us to leave you O how sad it is to say adieu. Goodbye, dear Spencer, we love you; Goodbye, dear Spencer, we do. To the teachers, principal, and students. You have all been very kind and true. Goodbye, dear Spencer, we love you; Goodbye, dear Spencer, we do. CHORUS Wherever we may be we'll be beside you. Although we're many miles away. Each night we'll say a prayer, a prayer to guide you. To hasten every lonely hour of every lonely day. Ill Now the dawn is breaking through a great tomorrow. And memories we shared are here to borrow. Goodbye, dear Spencer, we love you; Goodbye, dear Spencer, we do. 38 SHORT SUBJECTS SOPHOMORES Alice Turner Robert Spencer Daisy Reese Harvey W. Claiborne Ella Robinson Mary Smith Robert Butler Willie Harris Charlie Berry Helen Whitfield Algevra McBride Esstc Toombs Ralph Carson Gwendolyn Spencer Marshall Spencer Dorothy Shakespear James Hunter Christine Edmond Edward Chester George Johnson 40 Louise McElhaney Chnstene Simpson Inez Randolph Willis Hickey Harriet Brown Jimmy McFarliy Zelda Davis Finnic Stevens Lonnie Washington Ruby Benncfield John Williams Willene Hollis Minnie King Mary A. Jones Delores Rush Kathleen Davis Betty Johnson Mary Hughley Janie Thomas Bernard Huff 41 Mary A. Wilson Alonzo Cook Dons Lewis Fletcher Armour Lizzie Veasley John R. Boddic Mary J. Pleas Homer Brooks Dorothy Egins Lorenc Williams Herman Perry Susie Chancy Annie Gary Jesse S.mmons Barbara Eason Pearlnic Jonces Otis Biggers Bobbie Turner Sylvi a Parker Cynthia Carruther 42 Carrie Psalmond Cornelia Toombs Rubennie Randall William Fuqua Joe L. Thornton Dcloris Williams Dorothy Cobb Mary A. Howard Hattie Sank Charlie Baker Edith Reese Robert Adams Walter Campbell Charlie Spivey Burl Radney Dorothy Porter Norman Owens Dorothy Lynch Jessie Malone 43 CLASS POEM Hail to thee. Class of '54! Your name shall forever ring. The honors that you receive this year Shall never be bestowed again. For you will be the very first To descend these sacred walls. Your name shall be remembered By he who marks all. Our hearts have been filled with gladness; Our souls have captured a thrill. We know that the time has come at last When to life we must pay our bill. Although we stand now in victory. We sometimes have been afraid. For life is indeed a tough teacher. But time has need of the brave. We pause in humble meekness To ask the Lord above That He may guide us and keep us On the path of human love. So now, dear Spencer, we must say adieu To you whom we wearly love. We wish that your name shall ever resound On the earth and in heaven above. And as we shed each bitter tear, Let them not be in vain; For we shall ever strive, dear school. To uphold your sacred name. —EVELYN EARLEN HARRISON ODE TO THE SENIOR CLASS For twelve long years they have come Along the road of needed learning. For twelve years they have solved the problems of the Book of Knowledge, Without a thought of turning. Tho' some have failed along the way And some have said, I can't go on ' These have stayed and conquered knowledge By responding to the sound of a school bell's tone. Like a caravan upon the desert They have come—slowly but sure. Ignoring the call from the side of the road, As if to say, there is, for me, no lure . Now they are making their last steps Unto the door of a strange life, Which when opened will bring forth Problems—three folds and four. Under the care of God they've grown From the smallest shrub to the tallest oak, From a Junior to a Senior— The erudited class of '54! LARENCE WILLIAMSON ANIMATED CARTOON FRESHMEN Harry Lindsey Ella B McCoy Albert Hurey Sarah Powell Charlie Jones Ceclia Johnson William Gunn Lillie C. Foster Willie Thomas Annie Pace James Lewis Veraette Brown L. C. Walton Emma McKenzie Norman Johnson Bessie Lucas Charles Cooper Clauoette Wesely Tommie Wilson Helen Davis 46 Mamie Margan Joe L. Burke Mary Daniels George Alexander Dorothy Pledgee Marion Randall Mable Johnson Peter Fleming Jeralean Scott Arthur Glover Thelma Rclf David Marshall Addie Henderson Frank Thomas Rachel Johnson Martha N. Perry Annie P. Powell Ella M. Pitts Horace Brown Sterling Harvey 47 John Carter William Campbell Janie Egins Oliver Ware Donald Norah Bernard Blair nnic Dixon Susie Veasley Geraldine Bough James Pride Betty Jackson Joe Powell Verna Brown Vera Arnold Napoleon Morris Eloise Thomas Lillian Mazie Georgia M. Riley Mary N. Jackson Rosa M. Lightfoot 48 Patricia Young Joe Nathan Addie Hollis Larencc Buckner Vary Barnes Jerry Walker Dora Lay field Julius Arrington Peggie A. Everhart Betty Hall Perry Walker Corena McGhee John Senior Norris Biggers Arthur Morgan Barbara Cofield Gussie McCray Carrie Ross Dorothy Lunsford Martha Hollis 49 THE COUNSELOR Miss Ernestine Mack, our school counselor, administers the Kinder Preference Record—a vocational interest inventory — to a group of tenth grade pupils. Seniors come to the counselor's office to browse through college catalogs and other vocational material. The counseling of students who voluntarily seek advice and aid is the keystone of any guidance program. Here, Miss Mack confers with Jimmy Chambers, a senior. THE ACTORS DEDICATE this mammoth production to their beloved parents . . . Mrs. Ludie Abrams Mrs. Mable Allen Mrs. Rubie Allen Mrs. Camillia Anderson Mr. and Mrs. 2. B. Anderson Mrs. Laura Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Leo Arrington, Sr. Mrs. Izora Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Bailey Mrs. Sarah Baker Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Baldwin Mrs. Lattie Baldwin Mrs. Lula Mae Bass Mr Willie Bass Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Beach Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Benton Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Broadnax Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Broadnax Mrs. Mable Brooks Mrs. Lodia B. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Dan Burt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burton, Sr. Mrs. Martha Burts Mr. and Mrs. Obed Butler, Sr. Mrs. Pecola Butts Mrs. Jannie Mae Byrd Mrs. Beatrice Carruthers Mrs. Fannie Carter Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Carter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cartwright Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Chambers Mrs. Mary Alice Chester Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Chester Mr. and Mrs. Henry Childs Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Clark, Sr. Mr. William Clemon Mrs. Susie Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Willie Crouch M Sgt. and Mrs. Samuel Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Smith Daniels Mr. and Mrs. Barney Davis Mrs. Gertrude Davis Mrs. Daisy Dawkins Mrs. Mary E. Durham Mr. and Mrs. Bell Eason Mr. and Mrs. Paul Egins Mrs. Donnie Foster Mr. and Mrs. Neal Gardner, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William Gunn Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Halloway Mrs. Lucille Hammond Mrs. Mattie Hammond Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hargrove, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Harper Mr. and Mrs. John Harper Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Harrow Mrs. Estella Harris Mr. and Mrs. Hall Harris Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Harrison Mrs. Lucy Harvey Mrs. Willie Lou Harvey Mrs. Alice Alene Hatchett Sgt. and Mrs. Cecil Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hodo, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hood Mrs. Camilla Howard Mrs. William Mae Hudson Mrs. Matilda Huey Mrs. Mary M. Hunley Mrs. Elizabeth Hurey Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jackson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Landy Jackson Mrs. Lou Jacob Mr. and Mrs. Zedic D. James Mr. and Mrs. Eddie C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Mines Johnson, Sr. Mrs. Rosa Johnson Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Johnson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Johnson Mrs. Bertha Jones Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jones, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Edmond L. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Eula Jones Mrs. Lizzie Jones Mrs. Mary Jones Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jones Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones Mrs. Agnes Kindred M gt. and Mrs. Bessie Lee Mr. Marvin Lee Mrs. Bessie Lemons Mr. and Mrs. George Level Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Little Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lowe Mrs. Fannie Maddox Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Marshall Mrs. Vessie Marshall Mrs. Minnie Mason Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mims Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mitchell, Sr. Mrs. Wm. R. Morris Mrs. Ruth Neal Mrs. Ruth Ogletree Mr. nad Mrs. Felix Parker, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Parker Mrs. Olive Parker Mr. and Mrs. Albert Perry Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Peters Mr. and Mrs. John H. Pitts Mrs. Mattie Philips Mrs. Lucy Raiford Mr. and Mrs. Mozart Reese Mrs. Emma Richardson Mrs. Johnnie Mae Robert’s Mr. and Mrs. Grover Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rose Mrs. Tgekna Ross Mrs. Emma Sampson Mrs. Leola Sams Rev. and Mrs. Boisy Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stewart, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Street Mrs. Emma Terribe Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stenson Mr. and Mrs. Mack Thomas Mrs. Mattie Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Pete Turpin Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Upshaw Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Walker, Sr. Mrs. Marie Walton Mr. and Mrs. M. M. West Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Whittlesey Mrs. Gena Wiley Mr. and Mrs. George Williams Mr. and Mrs. John Williams Mr. and Mrs. Purnell Williams, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Alex Willis Mrs. Para Lee Willis Mr. and Mrs. Willie Willis, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson Mrs. Rosa Young 51 CLASS POEM Upon the grounds of happiness and sadness, You have thus far trodden; Only to depart from them both. (May the sun be your goal.) Be ever striving and seeking the wisdom unfold, Attaining, pursuing, renewing, contributing. All this shall add, I am sure, To the beauty, liberty and grace of our race. Dear Old Spencer, we feel you in heart and mind now more so than ever; The entangable spirit embeded within us, will remain forever. We will walk life's highway with pride and joy, Realizing the reason we have traveled thus far. As we grow and develop in this world of ours, We shall remember our heritage— To be true ladies and gentlemen, For to such were we born. Four years ago we started as one With joy and a desire to learn; Your teachers have been to us kind and true Our learning is credited, Spencer, to you. Our teachers so kind and so true Have striven so hard to bring us through; From you, dear Spencer, we hate to part. And forever we'll remember you gave us our first start. We must pass on as al life must; To you we leave this precious trust; Cherish and remember dear old Spencer until you die. And raise her glory to the wild blue sky. Under the wings of the owl which stands as a symbol. We have conquered our task without a tremble; Although we say our race is won. We must consider the fact that our task has just begun. JIMMY CHAMBERS POEM —PURNELL WILLIAMS and JAMES E. JONES ON LOCATION 53 THE SETS These future masons are learning a useful skill, for which the movie in- dustry is now paying top wages. PROPS Builders and mechanics are the backbone of the movie industry. In our auto mechanics shop, Mr. Edmonds watches as two mechanics repair an auto part, which was injured presum- ably in a movie crash. In the Carpentry Shop, these young men are learning to construct the sets that will soon grace some of Holly- wood's leading movie lots. MAKE-UP, COSTUMING and DESIGN Mrs. Hudson, the director of the Clothing Depart- ment, can be seen assist- ing one of her staff in the creation of a costume for the movies. These members of the Textile Department are learning how to care for the expensive costumes worn by the stars. MUSIC THE BAND Mr. S. Leon Brown, our Bandmaster, looks very impressive in his director's uniform. Above, his smartly outfit- ted band poses for a publicity photo. 56 Mrs. Lillian Terry is the able director of both the Chorus and the Glee Club, which are shown on this page. CHORUS 57 a WRITING EDITING and RESEARCH The Business Department is one of the busiest in the stu- dio. Miss M. M. Ward, Busi- ness Instructor, can be seen in the background, looking at the work of one of her students. The Library provides a rest- ful atmosphere for actors who wish to study during studio hours. Mrs. Hogan, the librarian, is seen look- ing through the card catalog. LABS Every studio has its labs. Here are three laboratories from our studio, in which students can be seen busy at work. At right is the Physics Labora- tory. Mr. Lowe assists a student in the Chemistry Laboratory. Here, most of our film is developed and processed. Biology students prepare an earthworn, presumably for a movie entitled Monsters Under the Sea. SOUND STAGES Although our auditorium was incomplete at the time this picture was made, something of its size and beauty can still be seen. From this view of our gym- nasium, you can see a section of the bleachers, which can be folded back against the wall when not in use. DINING WITH THE STARS PRINCIPAL’S SUITE In this view of the Principal's outer office, we see Mi s Dent and Mrs. Woolery busy at work. In the background may be seen electrical board which con- trols the school's intricate bell- ringing system. In his private office, the prin- cipal is seen signing one of the many papers which must be pre- pared during the course of a school day. Another view of the principal's outer office shows the waiting room and service desk. Mrs. Woolery is again seen at her typewriter. NEWSREEL WE GET THE MESSAGE TO GARCIA... BY NEWSPAPER... THE SPEHISCO STAFF JOHNNY RANDALL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ann Hicks Jessie Simmons William Giddens Hardy Williams Willie Willis James Ezekiel Freddie Giddens Jimmie Chambers Laron Butts Thurman Clemons Addie Peters Mary Harper Alice Turner Zola Ogletree Juanita Jones Rhodie Jones Lenora Daniels Samuel Cummings Ollie Parker Earlene Harrison Thelma Cadwell Joan Williams Virginia Davis Gloria King William Broadnax Mary Jamerson Johnny Moses Constance Weldon RADIO.. Spencer students are indeed fortunate to have the opportunity to broadcast for fifteen minutes each week over Radio Station WGBA. The name of the program is High School Headlines ' At the mike can be seen Mary Harper, Phillip Mickles, Mary Ann Shaw, and Betty Lowe, as they completed their program on February 15. 65 BOOKS... EDITORS AT WORK—At the helm of the Spencerian Staff are Jimmie Chamber� , Editor-in-Chief and Johnny Randall, Associate Editor. Here they are seen making the layouts and copy for some of the pages in this annual, while Mr. Bernard L. Peterson, faculty advisor to the annual staff (insert) looks over their shoulders. 66 SPENCERIAN STAFF JIMMIE L. CHAMBERS, Editor-in-Chief Dorothy Lewis Charles Lindsey Mary Harper Maurice Lee Juanita Jones Alice Bass Rudolph Allen Samuel Cummings Eugene Hurey Timothy Johnson William Broadnax Phillip Mitchell Freddie Giddens Theodis Bass Laron Butts Johnny Randall James Ezekiel Thurman demon William Giddens John Gunn Ollie Parker William Pearson (Not Shown) Ulysses Marshall Elijah Pitts Gloria Williams Mildred Byrd 67 ... AND THE STAGE THE ALPHA DRAMATICS CLUB The Alpha Dramatic Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. B. L. Peterson and Miss E. B. Dent, is composed of Juniors and Seniors who are interested in the theater. In the photo above, Maurice Lee and James Williams demonstrate a problem in acting to the other members of the club. 68 THE BETA DRAMATICS CLUB The Beta Dramatics Club provides a creative outlet for Freshmen and Sophomores interested in acting. This organization, under the direction of Mrs. Rushia Harris, Mrs. Malinda Huff, and Mrs. V. F. Ingersoll, has a membership of over sixty students. For this photo, however, only one boy showed up—so as a tribute to his courage, we placed him in the center. 69 AWARDS and TROPHIES These four trophy cases, which stand at the center entrance to the academic building, attest to the outstanding victories in all areas of school life, which have been achieved by Spencer High School students. A tale of these trophies could well fill up the pages of a book this size, but we are content merely to show them to you and let them speak for themselves. Sports and Athletics 71 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOOTBALL BASKETBALL ALL ACTORS TAKE P. E. W m •s‘L Ji t V 4 In spite of grimaces on their faces this pyramid (left), formed by the Boys' Physical Education Class, is not as tough as it looks. These boys appear to be undergoing an ordeal be- cause they had to execute this feat three times be- fore a good picture could be taken. The Girls' P. E. Class (be- low) do a backward bend as a part of their daily exercises. This exercise must be very relaxing, as one girl appears to have fallen asleep. SOME PLAY... FOOTBALL BY JIMMIE CHAMBERS ODIS ( Big Chief ) SPENCER Head Athletic Coach Coach Odis (Big Chief) Spencer has held the role of head mentor for the Greenwave football and basketball teams since 1948, He received the reign after such outstanding coaches as B. T. Fowlkes and John Martin. Mr. Fowlkes was given credit for introducing foot- ball to the local fans of Columbus. The two-platoon system, which was recently abolished from high school games throughout the nation, was expertly operated by Coach Spencer. Using his double system, he established as of 1953, a sporty record of 33 wins against a mere 7 losses and 3 ties. This mb� ----------' Coach Spencer presented Spencer High with a new powedhouse of football During his stcond year as head coach, he flashed a record jjfr' « of 6-1-1, yielding only to Carver High of At- The following year, like gift from the sky on a beautiful sunny day, the Greenies won their first Big Seven Conference title by beat- ing Beach High of Savannah 14-12 under the y new mentor tutorship. In that game, Thomas « v - Humble quarterbacked the team to golden vie- “'‘i Unfortunately for the Greenies in 1951, they WILLIE MIMS were not able to achieve the same honors as they did in '50 but managed to establish a record of 5-2-1 for that season, which was nothin to be ashamed of. This marked the first year of football for most of the players who will be graduating this year. Speedy Clifton (Bullet) Bradley managed to make a name for himself during his second year of football by edging out Holt for second place honors for yards gained via rushing. Harrison made first place honors. The seniors who heled to make this record are as follows: Willie Cooper, Dudley Broadnax, Clifton Brad- ley, Jimmie Chambers, Willie Mims, Robert Burton, Johnny Randall, Willie Willis, James Durham, Charlie Phillis, Willie Carthar, Frank Cooper, and Mascot Eugene Upshaw, Starting out in '52 with a team equipped mostly of lettermen, the Spencerians were des- tined for victory again. More determined than ever, the Greenies wanted victory by a long shot. They wanted to accomplish the impossible, which was to defeat all four of the Atlanta teams. By observiing Atlanta as their main obstacle to victory, the Greenies made the Atlanta schools their targets, and managed to defeat all four of them. Only 19 points were scored against the rugged defense team in 1952. JIMMIE CHAMBERS WILLIE WILLIS 73 The Greenies got off to a bad start in '53, however, losing their opening to Tuskegee High in Tuskegee, Alabama, by a score of 19-0. Our second game was tied with David T. Howard in Atlanta, 6-6. The Greenies had led the game by 6 points, with seconds left to play, when Howard scored on a lucky pass that deadlocked the game 6-6. The Greenies played their first home game of the season against the South Girard Bull- dogs and won the contest by an overwhelm- ing margin of 40-6. After walking over the Bulldogs, the Greenies went on to defeat Athens High, of Athens, Georgia 19-0. The battle was a well-fought one that kept the boys playing head-up ball throughout the game, allowing the Greenies to make few sub- stitutions. With two consecutive wins, the Spencerians were not yet satisfied. They wanted stronger competition, and that seemed to be what the menu offered. Our fifth game of the season was played against Lincoln. Lincoln's peren- nial record of no-defeats caused a number of negative comments around the city as well as at school. These remarks didn't sound so good to the Greenies. However, this didn't worry the boys for they went on to win the game by a score of 19-13. To prove that the WILLIE COOPER, Captain Greenies weren't afraid, they took the lead in the opening quarter and held it till the final whistle sounded. After rolling over such a powerful team as Lincoln with ease, they were yet to face an- other one of their arch rivals, Carver High of Atlanta. The Greenies won their game 7-6, although the team was minus one of its most prominent yard gainers — Clifton (Bullet) Bradley. Bradley was absent because of a broken leg which he received during a prac- tice game. Dudley Broadnax and Charlie Phillips alternated to fill the gap left vacant by Bradley. Both did an excellent job. The Greenies returned to Atlanta to lose a game to Booker T. Washington — a game which they have still been unable to figure out. Spencer crossed the goal line more than Washington did, and outplayed them through- out the game. The officials, however, didn't seem to see it their way, and penalized the Greenies unmercifully. • F ANk COOPED ilu£ carth. ar OENHis 76 The boys wanted revenge. While still up- set over their raw deal in Atlanta, they were scheduled to play their annual Homecoming game with Turner, also of Atlanta. They couldn't bear the thought of another loss, be- cause of the preparations and sacrifices which were being made for this special occasion. With all of this in mind, the Greenies battled Turner to a defeat of 19-12, and closed the curtain on a successful '53 football season. ector) 77 SPENCER’S COt Glamorous Miss Greenwave of '53-'54( Juanita Jones, sits in front of her lovely ladies-in- waiting, Alive Marshall, Bertha Dowdell, and Alice Bass. This year for the first time in the history of Spencer, the football team was given the honor of electing Miss Greenwave. As you can see, their choice was an excellent one. RT OF BEAUTY Above, Miss Greenwave and her beautiful attendants pose in evening dresses for a formal portrait. All we can say is Lovely! HOMECOMING 80 PARADE 81 SOME PLAY... BASKETBALL BOYS' SCOREBOARD FOR '54 Spencer 45 Spencer .52 Spencer 52 Spencer ... 44 Spencer 36 Spencer 41 Spencer 47 Spencer . 42 Spencer 42 Spencer 40 Spencer ................. 72 Spencer 45 Spencer ... 59 Spencer 71 BOYS Mission 30 Lee County 43 Butler 32 Mission 35 David T Howard 38 Carver 43 David T. Howard 60 Ballard-Hudson 55 Thomaston 45 Ballard-Hudson 43 Carver 33 Turner 32 Staley . . 49 Auburn . . 55 TEAM otNC . GIRLS TEAM GIRLS' SCOREBOARD FOR '54 Spencer 26 Spencer 34 Spencer 32 Spencer 36 Spencer 22 Spencer 28 Spencer .. 30 Spencer 22 Spencer 22 Spencer 28 Spencer 42 Spencer 30 Spencer 20 Spencer 53 Mission ... 17 Lee County 15 Butler 22 Mission...................... 9 Howard 24 Carver 37 Howard ..................... 42 Ballard-Hudson 12 Ballard-Hudson 23 Thomaston 20 Carver ..................... 13 Turner ..................... 46 Staley ..................... 26 Auburn ... 5 MISS A. J. JONES Girls' Coach 83 ORGANIZATIONS 85 CLUBS NEW HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The above scenes are from the N.H.A. Mother and Daughter banquet held at Spencer High School, Thursday, February 11, 1954. BUSINESS EDUCATION CLUB READING AND ENGLISH CLUB 87 89 FRENCH CLUB Hl-Y TRI-HI-Y At right is a photo of the Thanksgiving baskets collected by the Tri-Hi-Y for distribution to needy families. Pictured on each side of the baskets are two of the Tri-Hi-Y sponsors, Mrs. Dorothy Butts (left) and Mrs. Janie Johnson. 93 ALPHA SIGMA RHO CHEMISTRY CLUB GEORGE W. CARVER SCIENCE CLUB CAMERA CLUB LIBRARY CLUB FEATURES 97 ...ON THE Sitting on a wooden horse are Emma Williams, Ruby Wileey, These chorus girls pose in their lovely uniforms. Ida Foster, Johnnie Stewart and Josephine Kitchen. 98 CAMPUS Strolling on the campus arc Miss Lillian Terry and Miss Ernestine Davis, two of our favorite teachers. cnh . 6o. r Che fer, t ;f apshot tv:- Standing on the flagpole base are Charles Lewis, Hezel Hill, Katherine An- derson, and Louise Ferrell. Two Seniors, Addic Peters and Helen Williams, are relaxing with a Sopho- more. 100 Senior athlete, Dennis Chambers, mingles with other athletes on the campus. Seniors Albert Perry, Joann Howard, and Bertha Walton, relax on campus with Junior, Fannie Gard- ner. Senior, Willie Willis, is caught on the spot. r m Three senior girls smile for photographer. 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One lucky day he and the other Ginger Snaps tried leading colas in paper cups. They named Itoyal Crown Cola best-tasting! “ It’s a swell blues-chaser!” say the Four Ginger Snaps. ‘‘Royal Crown Cola is a grand ‘quick-up’ too! ” IN THE BIG RED ND YEL10W BOTTLE 113 (Hoiwl ofc, fompktjL GRAPHIC ARTS SERVICE COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO ENGRAVING FINE PRINTING LITHOGRAPHING PUBLISHING OFFICE SUPPLIES Columbus Office Supply Company 1335 6th Avenue PHONE 2-4478 P. O. BOX 468 Columbus, Georgia BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF '54 LIBERTY THEATRE Dial 2-2608 D. P. Nesbitt, Mgr. COSCO STUDIO PORTRAIT, COMMERCIAL, BABY AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS 1337 Sixth Avenue Phone 6443 114 FOR THE BEST SHOE SHINE IN TOWN Visit McGHEE'S SHINE PARLOR 833 5th Avenue B. Harris McGhee, Prop. QUALITY FURNITURE at H. ROTHSCHILD, Inc. 1229 Broadway Dial 3-6491 BEST WISHES Compliments of from KAYSER-LILIENTHAL, Inc. MATTHEWS The Shop of Original Styles Two Complete Floors of Fashion 1109 Broadway Dresses - Suits -Coats - Sportswear 1122 Broadway Accessories Phone 2-3951 LA MOTTE WOODWARD SMITH BEAUTY SHOPPE “Beauty Is Your Key to Success Fabrics - Curtains - Linens - Bedding PHONE 7-9108 Sewing Notions - Trimmings 838 FIFTH AVENUE COLUMBUS, GEORGIA MRS JUANITA FULLER 1139 Broadway Columbus, Ga. MRS. MARY WASHINGTON ROYAL TIRE SERVICE, Inc. U. S. ROYAL TIRES AND TUBES ROYAL CAP RETREADING ALIGNING AND BALANCING U. S. BATTERIES 1544 First Avenue Phone 7-2636 115 Compliments of Compliments of GEM JEWELRY CO. CRITTENDEN AMBULANCE AND FUNERAL 1236 Broadway Phone 3-4981 SERVICE 823 6th Ave. Columbus, Ga. Columbus, Georgia 2-0821 - PHONE - 3-4240 RADIO CAB COMPANY BEST WISHES Phone 54 1 1 Phone 5411 1 201 6th Avenue Columbus, Ga. SPENCER The Best in TWO-WAY RADIO TAXI SERVICE Serving Columbus, Phenix City, Ft. Benning Sand Hill and Harmony Church Baker Village and Benning Hills RED DOT CAB COMPANY Phone 7-3277 Columbus Ice Cream Co. Makers of HERITAGE ICE CREAM Traditionally . . . The Buy Word for Finer Ice Cream CONGRATULATIONS Compliments of SIMS' CLEANERS CRAIG S BAKERY 806 6th Avenue Phone 2-9565 1901 Hamilton Road Phone 8207 Columbus, Georgia Columbus, Georgia Compliments Compliments of TRAILWAY BUS TERMINAL MUSCOGEE CHEVROLET COMPANY 1st Avenue and 15th Street 1329 Broadway Phone 7-4391 Phone 2-0631 116 BUCK ICE COAL CHANCELLOR CO. COMPANY Columbus' Finest Men's Store ICE for your pleasure 1108 Broadway COAL for your comfort BANKS LAFKOWITZ BROTHERS BARBER SHOP (Est. 1890) Always Ready to Serve You 2651 Vi Buena Vista Road TAILORS - REWEAVERS RENTALS Phone 3-3016 Where the Welcome Sign is T. B. Banks, Prop. Always Out JOHN L. SCONIERS TELEVISION, FLOWERS RADIO AND HOME APPLIANCES 836 5th Avenue C Jiff Columbus, Georgia Compliments of Compliments F B DEPT. STORE of Best Quality Merchandise for Men and Boys at Lowest Prices SANDY D. ALLEN MORTUARY 1027-1029 First Avenue Sandy D. Allen — Mildred C. Allen Luico Flowers, Owner Columbus, Georgia 117 ChdoqJmpkA CludoqJtaphiL Columbus Office Supply Co. Columbus, Ga. • Photography Photo Engravings Fine Printing