Sumner High School - Maroon and White Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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Student A teacher instructed her class of youngsters to write an essay on l'Our Dogfi Wlien we read the resulting masterpieces. she noticed that two of them written by brothers, were remarkably similar. Cornering one of the boys she sand, 6'This reads almost word for word the same as your brother's story. The youngster look up at her through in- nocent eyes. Yes, ma'am, I know. ltis the same dogfl During the mid-winter exams at college, one of my classmates was having a difficult time with the economics exam. A particular question had him completely stumped and after considering it for some time, he finally penciled a notation be- low the question, which read: uThis doesn't ring a bellf, When we received our exam papers back, the professor had written directly below the student's note: HDing Dong - Page 258.'7 The teacher was explaining to the mother of the new student that it was the practice at this school to have all newcomers take an apti- tude test as part of the entrance requirements. '4Well, all rightf' agreed the mother. uBut there's not much point in giving this boy any aptitude test. Hess apt to do most anything, any- timef' Two old schoolmates met after a lapse of several years. 'cltis nice to see you again, said the first. uAre you married?', '4Yes,7' said the second. MI remember, laughed the first, you al- ways said you wouldnit marry the best man in the world. '4VVell, confided her companion, HI didn'tl7, The Pastor was making an afternnon call and five-year-old ,lane was entertaining him while her mother prepared refreshments. 'CDO you say your prayers every night, Janelw he asked. . 4'0h, nof' she replied. '4Mommy says them for me.'7 als that so? And what does she say?7' 'Thank God you're in bed! 79 He was dating a new girl for the first time. L'Meet me as the Walclorf-Astoria at eight, he said over the phone. wfhe Waldorfv she exclaimed. uSay that's a very nice place. uSure isff he agreed, and itis close to where we're going too.'7 At a New England college reunion, a genial professor was mingling with the crowds on the campus making an effort to recognize as many of his former students as possible. When a familiar face approached, he rushed up to the young man and expressed his delight as seeing him again after so long. HWhat are you doing now?,' asked the pro- fessor, his face beaming with interest. 46Well,', stammered the young man, 'cthis semester l'm in your ll o'clock classf' From a ninth-grade English student: Glue is what envelops will stick better if they have more of it on. From the composition of a high school sen- ior: 4'Last week was Open School Week. We did Hamlet in class. A lot of parents came. Some of them had seen it before, but they laughed just the samefl A Junior High School social studies teacher reports: 4'One night while playing my sons, fa- vorite song, LThe Battle Hymn of the Republicf l was amazed at the words they were singing . . . cHe has trampled out the vineyards where the grapes were wrapped and stored., 7, One of the reasons for the continuing short- age of school teachers sat down on the bus and announced: c4lVIy teacher quit today. The prin- cipal said we made so much noise she couldn't stand it any longerfi 44But didn't she ask you to be quiet? the bus driver inquired. MI don't knowf' was the answer. We couldnit hear anything she saidfi

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l am now a woman of the world. My experi- ences are many and live traveled far as one of the nationis top designers. ln so doing, live encounter- ed my former classmates of the January 758 class doing various things such as: Renee Allen, is now Head Nurse at Wilbert McAllister Hospital, California. Nancy Shelton is well on her way in her nurs- ing career and has married the head doctor. Kenneth Stine is on tour through Africa giv- ing the natives drum lessons. Irma Cray has taken Sarah Vaughanls place in the world Music and is featured with her hus- band, Robert Mayes. Jeanette Richards is top Flight Model of the John Powell Modeling School in New York. Castean Franklin is the wife of prominent Lawyer Robert Moore. Londell Allen is a man of the business world. Otto Spratt is head engineer at Sumner now and likes the job tremendously. Remember Ernestine Hughes? She and Ros- etta Sanders enjoy an apartment together on Clay- ton Road living two old spinsters. Collean Williams is private secretary to none other than Harold White. Alice Mason has finally interrupted her career long enough to give her heart to Theodore McAll- ister. Carnell Almond is successful as a biochemist and is 'fvery necessary to Luccille Clark. Taking her place in the world, Janie Harris, is now a policewoman. Along with being librarian at Sumner, Lucille Clark, is Tutoring Ardelia Sykes, who has grown old in 'L0ur Dear Old Alma Mater. While in Gay NParree,7 I ran into Barbara Saddler and her husband, James Wilkes, on their honeymoon. James Strickling is the Louis Armstrong of this era and Noland Jones is playing at the Pala- dium. Manuel Hughes is now an Architectural Engi- neer, and, I might add a successful one. Barbara Young and Eylven Randall are in the nursing profession. They Work in Ohio along with Eleanor Hoskins who is also a nurse. James Umphries is an electrician now, and a very good one. After failing in his efforts to become a suc- cessful businessman Donald Pruitt takes his place in the world as a '4Ladies Manf' Taking Miss Crutcher's place is Yvonne Cook, who constantly fuses about Darleane Simmons be- ing the only incapable teacher in the building. A, 560 Sandra Childress is the beautiful socialite of Willow Hill, Ladue, and keeps husband John hap- pily contented. Our first ranking pupil. Doris Williams. has taken Miss Walton's place at Sumner. The cosmopolitan man of Sunset Blvd. is the well known percussionest Charles L'Chuck?' Carter. Carol Davis is now Mrs. Paul Hughes and to- gether theylre the charming parents of one spoiled brat. Sandra Cosey is prominent in the social world and has achieved the sophistication of a woman her age and status. Frances Field is now taking over Mrs. Full- woods place as gym teacher at Sumner. Henry Moss becomes the first man to lunch on Mars, as fellow-volunteers, Roosevelt Edwards, Robert Flenoy and Leonard Edwards also go along. Crystal Pruitt is now Mrs. Charles Carter and is traveling with him and his 44Jazz Messengersf, I am at present using my husband's name pro- fessionally, L'Cowns by Bradley. Sandral Davis, Violet Hill, Earl Beck and James Strickling are doing a repeat performance of their famous song, L'That7ll Be The Dayfi by Ding- wall Fleary. ln London we met the most unforgettable boy in our class, who is still a bachelor, Mr. Willie Lindsey. Also in England there were James Overton and Clarence Thomas doing Hresearchw on the English female species. Augusta McCullin is still debating on what method is best in capturing Ronald Johnsonls heart. Mary Gray is proprietor of a chain of busi- nesses in the city, known as Moonbeams and Govs- tric Grayls. Barbara Hamilton is now chief psychiatric nurse in Washington, D.C., with Samuel Greene as her Number One patient. Charles Rogers is now a prominent lawyer and Elma Benn is his secretary. Tyrone Cox is now coach of Sumneris varsity football team with Charles Rogers Jr. and Theo- dore McAllister Jr. as his star performers. Jess Greene has attained top position at uAr- senal Streetn as the most cooperative patient of the year. I Berjes Kirksey is now star halfback with the Los Angeles Rams. In looking over the above attainments and a- chievements, we, the January, 1958 graduating class, have taken our rightful place in the world. Alice Mason Barbara Hamilton Loretta Green

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Zww Cfaaa, will l, Glenda Washington, will to all girls remain- ing at Sumner the ability to have someone as tall and handsome and polite as Alfred Abram, and the sense to appreciate all of this. l, Gwendolyn Gloria Williams, will to my brother Reginald Vllilliams, and my cousin Ann Suddeth, the ability to rank high in their class and still participate in other activities. l, Curtis Taylor, will to all boys at Sumner nothing, because unobody, no wheren can qualify for anything l have. l, Carl Bay Flynn, will to the new members of the Student Council, the ability to put forth their best efforts. l, David Taylor, will to Leo Taylor and all the heroic boys at Sumner the ability to be an ath- lete, have fun, not get upset by girls, and still have a high average. l, Vearleen Leggs, will to all remaining Sum- nerites my everlasting beauty and my surname. l, Joan McLcmore, leave to the girls remain- ing at Sumner the ability to be respected and pop- ular. l, Lillian Nunn, wish it to be known l'm leav- ing. PlClllOD. l. Joyce Blanks, will to Faye Parker my pleas- ing personality. l, Donald Brandy, will to all the boys remain- ing my ability to stay out of trouble, good looks, neat dressing, pleasing personality, modest ways and manners. l, Charles Alphin, will to Emmett Bradley and Lamont Lewis my ability to be a Hbrainf' l, LaVern Boone, will to everyone the ability to smile, no matter how you feel. l, Bessie Bean, will to all the girls remaining at Sumner the ability to dress simply and still look attractive. l, Carol Barrett, will my ability to do short- hand, under Mr. Whitfield, to all his remaining students. l, Rosie Carr, will to all the remaining Sum- nerites an advisor like Miss Moore for four semes- ters. l, Jacqueline Bagwell, will to Ann Brewer the ability to be 'ccoolw and not fall for all the ucool studsil at Sumner. l, Robert Brown, will to Ronald Byrd the abil- ity to graduate in four years. I, Brenda Cleere, will to all girls at Sumner the ability to be attractive and well liked by all teachers. l. Betty Bolden, will to undergraduates the ability to be 'lcoolf' 'lsharpfi 'ctoughw and still pass. l. Jeanette Boykins, will to Lucille Whiteside the ability to get Bennie Bosley and keep him. I, Vivian Burse, will my ability to get a boy- friend to Dorothy Arrington. l, Vallane Long, will to Delores Bolden the ability to walk as pigeon-toed as l. l, Kurchetta Long, will. to all the remaining girls, the ability to keep a boyfriend as long as l and not once break up. l, John Whitlock, will to Richard Wilkes and Vllalter Vlfesley the ability to 'cplay aroundn and still graduate. l, James Sanders, will to the boys remaining at Sumner the ability to get and keep a girl like mine. I, Elaine Vllebb, will to all my friends the ability to be quiet and still be popular. l, John Hicks, will to all Sumnerites the a- bility to 'cdigw Jazz and be Hcoolf, l, Joyce Johnson, will to Edith Thomas the ability to do the work in Rhythmic Club as she should. l, Lance Gates, will my 3528.00 black Jersey to John Alvin Bryant. l, Doris Colvin, will to Alexander Saunders the ability to cut the fourth period and get by. l, Carol Cook, will my ability to make l'A's in chemistry to Vera Vincient. l, Barbara Pickett, will to Harriet Mitchell the ability to get a tall, handsome boy like Thomas Weathersby and keep him. l, LaNier Wilson, will to all the Sumnerites the ability to have Hpersonality plus.'7 l, Beverly Smith, will to Aaron lngrum the ability to graduate and become an admiral in the Navy. l, Theotris Highes, will to all faithful Sumner- ites, present and future, all the spirit I hold for Sumner. l, John Pittman, will all my calms to the Stu- dents at Sumner. l, Helton Reed, will to Theodore Trice my tre- mendous backhand, and 2nd place on the tennis team. I, Elma Benn, will to all the remaining girls, my beautiful smile. I, Barbara Davis, will to Christine Jones the ability to get along with Mr. Donaldson. l, Rosa Warren, will my intelligence to Marcia Canada and Ronald Warren. I, Shirley Eaton, will to Geraldine Williams the ability to get along with Mrs. Overby. l, Lillie Mallett, will my innocent look to Harriet Mitchell and to Patsy Patrick the ability to get an Angel7' like mine. I, Joe Green, will to all remaining Sumnerites the ability to walk the halls at any period and get away with it. -T-