Tishomingo High School - Indian Yearbook (Tishomingo, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1953 volume:

TISHOMINGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS TISHOMINGO, OKLAHOMA PRESENT i he Indian 953 Johnnie Paye Prancis Editor Doris Ann Bailey Assistant Editor Paculty sponsors Mrs. Anita Ritchey Miss Jo Ross Printing and Engraving by The Intercollegiate Press Kansas City, Missouri 3n Ille monam In this school. As In the hearts of the students for whom he worked so unselfishly. The memory of John Reynolds Is enshrined forever. HE HAS GONE AHEAD Have we a right to wonder why He heard a call that had passed us by? Have we a cause for grief and woe. Knowing that God has willed it so? No, he is happy waiting there Where the winds are soft and the skies are fair, How can we speak of him as dead? When, really, he has gone ahead . TISHOMINGO Capital of the ChicKasaw Nation which organized in 1856 under a wntten constitution. Named for Tishomingo who hod died on the Trail of Tear� during Indian Removal from MuSpi- LastChicKasaw rnor was Douglas H. Johnston who sen ea 39 year? Stone capitol was built in ChicKasaw Academy for boys opened in 1851. about 3 miles S.E. i cation In recognition of their faithful and unselfish efforts to provide for us the new and modern edu- cational plant which we now occupy, we dedicate the 1953 INDIAN to the citizens of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. We thank you for classrooms which are well- lighted and better equipped to meet our needs for a growing curriculum and activity program, for the municipal auditorium with better acoustics and a seating capacity for 380, and for the civic club- room which the community needed so badly. It is with deepest pride and gratification that we say Thank you. Tinhomlngo City Hall Administration Richard J. Duty, Superintendent, received his B. A. de ree at £a6t Central State Teachers College at Ada, and received hie Master's de- gree in Education from A. M. col- lege. His home town is Pontotoc Oklahoma, and his favorite hobbies are fishing and raising cattle. BOARD OP EDUCATION Left to right: Ed Stapleton, clerk, Joe Harbert, member, Richard Duty, Superintendent, Jack harden, member. Bill King, president. John Reynolds, Principal, received his B. S. degree at East Central State Teachers College at Ada. His home town is Wynnewood,and his favor- ite hobbies are hunting and all other sports. c Howard 0. Johnson B. S. hast Central Industrial Arts and Scieifa Iit Our Faculty Mrs. Faye Voyle6 B. S. East Central English and Speech ! West intrance, Tishomingo High School Lee Roy Ritchey A. B. Southeastern M. id. Oklahoma University Junior High Principal Mrs. Anita i. Ritchey A. B. Southeastern M. Ed. Oklahoma University Business and Journalism Joel P. Johnson A. B. Oklahoma University Vocal and Instrumental Music Theory of Mu6ic Mrs. Mabel Chance B. b. Southeastern Home Economics ii. H. Shaw B. S. East Central Industrial Art6 Hollie Howell, custodian, raises Old Glory each morning over T R S. Mae S. Duty A. B. East Centr 1 English and Speech Joe Key A. B. Central Athletics and History Albert A. Bailey V u.t. Ue. V ee:i Lucille Chapman Reed A. B. Southeastern Seventh Grade B. S. East Central M. Fd. Oklahoma University Sixth rade Miss Virgie Fly B. S. Southeastern Third Grade Miss Jo Boss B. S. Oklahoma A M Art and Fifjdft Grade B. S. Fast Central Second and Third Grades 4 Mrs. Gladys Reynolds B. S. Fast Central Fourth Grade Mrs. Ida Yandel B. S. Southeastern Second Grade Donald J. Martin B. S. Fast Central Grade School Principal Mrs. Addie Beavers B. S. Fast Central First Grade Mis6 Pearl Sharpless B. S. Fast Central M. Fd. Oklahonja University First Grade P.T.A. officers Mr6. Dick Winn, president; Mrs. Roger Baker, vice-president; Mrs. Jim Bruce, treasurer; and Miss Pearl Sharpless, secretary, discuss plans for the year s work. Dick Winn supplies the comedy on Dads' Night. Mrs. I e Butler and Mrs. Walt Calhoun portray the founders of P.T.A. on Founders' Day. Hospitality committee serves refreshments in com- munity room on P.T.A. Founders' Day. Plenty of home cooking for families to choose from on Pamily Night. rs. Murry Corbin hands bingo cards to student's Anita Robinson and Wilma Jane Alexander, at the P.T.A. Carnival. Parents and teachers at Founders' Day tea. While parents attend P.T.A., their small fry are Kept in the nursery by home economics stxxlents. LAVERN FUTCH JOE RITCKKY BILLY EDD CARR DORIS BAILEY BETTY BERRY LYNDA CORBIN 1 LASSIE DANK! KITE WALTER WILLARD PAULINL RUSHING HAROLD TEEL MARIE NICHOLS GERALDINE BYNUM DANNY MuORE MARGARET McINTIRX GENE HANEY CAROL RAPES BOBBY CALLEN SHIRLEY HALEY Senior Cias Sistar We, as seniors of Tishomingo High School, wish to leave a memory of our past with the underclassmen. .Ve have spent four short ye rs in T. H. S. Into these years we have crowded many helpful and happy experiences. We are now leaving our high school days to continue our education or to work, hoping to be successful citizens of America. The seniors of 53 set a record concerning enthusiasm, and were destined to be one of the best classes ever to walk through the doors of this school. In 1950 we entered Tishomingo High as sophomores, with Mrs. Chance and Mr. McKenzie as home room teachers. Lynda Corbin was elected president of our class. That year we gained Johnnie Francis and Jim Lambert. Then came our Junior year, which brought many interesting and exciting adventures. We were fortunate to have as our sponsors Mr. Shaw and Mr6. Brittain. Officers that year were, president, Jimmy McCarthick; vice- president, Jerry Reynolds; secretary-treasurer, Kathy Washburn. Doris Bailey joined our class from McLish. Then in May we gave our Junior-Senior banquet. We put a great deal of hard work on it, but it was the most enjoyable occasion of the year. Gene Haney showed his dramatic ability when the Junior class presented the Atomic Blonde. The climax of eleven years' work came when in the fall of 1952 we began what we thought to be the easiest and last year. We have no doubt had hard knocks and bumps, but we have enjoyed each year as we will never enjoy any future years. The day finally arrived when we realized that we were truly seniors; the arrival of our rings helped to confirm our beliefs. Leading our senior class through its activities were Jim McCarthick, president; Jim Lambert, vice-pres- ident; Johnnie Francis, secretary-treasurer; Anita larhart, student council representative. Mrs. Voyles and Mr. Joel Johnson were our class advisers. Christine Bynum reigned as football queen of 52. Welcomed to our class were Lee Ann Butler, from Ardmore, and Shirley Haley, from Tulsa. This being our last year, we wanted an annual, and we hAve one. We worked and slaved but were happy, for we did it willingly. We must and want to say that we would not and could not have attained this great height if it had not been for the wonderful parents, teachers, principal, and superintendent who have encouraged us and helped us with untiring strength. laae Alias Chief Attraction He 18 she is favorite expressi on Doris Bailey Dorsie brown eyes engaged Oh Shoot'.'.'. Bobby Callen Slim” his build sweet Corn Betty Bexry Bety-Rahe lazy smile always late My goodness Billy Bdd Carr Bill nice voice married Gee Gorsh Lee Ann Butler Lee smooth complexion smart Who??? Me??? Gene Baney Horse-hide cowboy boots always going You shore are dumb Christine Bynum ■Chris brown eyes quiet My gosh Geraldine Bynum Gerry dark hair niiiceee Gee whlzerle Glen Hart Birdie black hair married Sounds like it Danny Kite ■Okie nice manners in the Air Porce Shoot a mile Lynda Corbin Corbin her figure changeable Gaursh Jim Iambert Caveman broad shoulders silly Squeeze me for a lemon. Anita Barhart Benita big eyes, long lashes polite Clobber urn1.'. Jimmy McCarthick Mac his muscles funny Step on it gal Johnnie Prancl6 Snowball herself gum chewer Gosh you re so lucky Gee she is nice Jackie McClure Jack pleasantness quiet Lavern Putch Money her smile changeable Oh, silly Shirley Haley Herse her ha-ha in a hurry Use wherefore bom??? 7 Danny Moore Hercules wavy hair good looking You're so right Dorothy K. Robbins • ■Dot blonde hair married Doggone it Marie Nichols Ree friendliness still waiting Oh1.1.1. Golleee 1.1. Jerry Reynolds Dynamite himself cute as a bug You don't know do you??? Carol Raper Caroline long hair always hurrying Wait until I see Billy Bob. Joe Ritchey ■Lonnie bright smile taking things easy Ah', she is beautiful Pauline Rushing ■Polly blonde curls still as a mouse I'm through Herbert Spencer Hub pleasant ways a Big Joke I'm boss Linda Umphers Hepzibah nice voice an A student I'm hungary Harold Teel Scooter dark hair in love yea like what Katherine Washburn Kathy pep still waiting This world and another Walter Willard Tex nice features nice to be with Women, ugh'.' Jo White ■Jodie pretty teeth What now??? Jackie Duncan ■Jackie nice build never serious Oh sure enough??? v Statistics favorite song What he likes What she likes Wants to be Usually found Most enjoyed pastime Till I Waltz Again Jake secretary Fittstown dating with you Mule Train girls rancher home riding horses Tou Belong to Me Ford a good wife Palace Cafe playing piano It18 in the Book married life millionaire at home driving his car Never Trust a Jimmy a wife Murray dating Man Beer Barrel dances rancher Pool-hall playing pool Polka Too Young men a success listening to the radio dancing Be Mine swimming, dancing typist Durant dating Lynn Mule Train his wife undecided school staying nose Anchors Aweigh Navy, ha-ha rancher working training Shotgun Boogie sports commercial worker at school keeping her auto up. Sleepy Time Down South girls national ping- pong player movie or home dancing Why Don t you Believe me goln' places a college student at the movie dancing and swimming I'm Youra himself world'8 champion wrestler wishing playing ball Begin the goin places a Mrs. in a Chevie driving Beguine i Any of them school mechanic town swimming 1 Now i 8 the anything nurse Refuge basketball 1 Hour 1 Because You're sports married daydreaming reading 1 Mine f Thate my Desire Dovie co ch Murray playing ball 1 Anniversary Waltz dating Bill a good wife out of g 8 keeping gas in the car Red Sails in the Sunset men and good time 8 secretary sleeping dancing 60-Minute Man girls minister school day-dreaming Charming Billy movies people hitched home dancing I'm Yourn goin' steady geologist Troy riding around Love Bug Itch Nida movie star movie reading Salty Dog Bag his woman butcher where he shouldn't be playing golf Don11 Let the Stars Get in your Byes food good ball player watching ball practice doing nothing Tell Her You Love Her Junior girls a hero school dating and dancing Oh'. Happy Day boys undecided Wacker8 loafing, and eating loafing.and reading Body and Sole not women dairy surgeon studying Because of You J immy a home-maker home or Ada fixing her trousseau Slow oke eating m town sleeping We, the 1953 graduating class of Tishomingo High School, Tishomingo, Oklahoma, being of sound mind and body, do hereby make, publish, and declare the following to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all previous wills by us at any time made. We, knowing that THS could never get along without us, do bequeath our loyalty, devotion, and duty to all the customs of our Alma Mater to the graduating class of 195 . To the faculty, we the seniors of 1953 do leave unmeasured thanks and devotion for all the years spent in the betterment of our persons and all the advancement of our education. To the junior class, we leave the privilege of having sponsors who will be as helpful and good as Mrs. Duty and Mr. Joel Johnson have been to us. Among our more personal possessions, therefore, members of this class hereby notify the adminis- trators of our last will to bestow these encumbrances or assets, as they prove to be: Gene Haney wills his ability to say more and mean less to Guy Combes. Jackie McClure wills his blushes to the shy and bashful Murrell Pittman and Blue Jackson. Marie Nichols wills her half-used bottle of peroxide to Dori6 Hathaway. Dorothy Bobbins wills her luck to be the first senior girl to be married to Patricia Burris. Anita Earhart leaves her diet to Christine Cunningham and Murray Gross. Danny Moore wills the honor of being high-point man on the basketball team to Buford Hamilton. Lee Anne Butler leaves her poker-face expression to Jimmy Roberts and Mac Ess ry, Glen Hart leaves all his love to his wife, Geneva. Carole Raper leaves her boy-chasing legs to Willie Jewell Heffington and Anna Erwin, Jerry Reynolds wills his geometry book to any one with enough courage to try to pass the course. Walter Willard wills his office as president of the Woman Hater's Club to Eugene Channell. Bobby Callen leaves his charm and musical talent to Shorty Wolfe, Roger Rush, and Kenneth Nichols. Christine Bynum wills her basketball-playing ability to Nina Reed. Lynda Corbin leaves to LaVerle Sayre and Darleen Rollins her beat-up shorthand book which will re- quire special attention. Harold Teel and Jack Duncan leave their ability to get along with the head office to Thurman McDonald and Runt Hallmark. Hub Spencer leaves his smooth-talking, romantic manner and half-used bottle of Toni to Pranklin Gunn and Lloyd Updegraff. Jo White leaves the right to be late to class every morning to Betty Niblett and Gwen Smith. Pauline Rushing leaves her reserved and quiet manner to Helen May and Mary K. Lucas. Johnnie Prancis leaves her reserved and sweet personality to the Ayre6 twins, but she'll keep Hub for herself. Shirley Haley leaves to Larry Warden her sense of humor to use as he sees fit. Lavern Putch and Betty Berry will to Wanda Sneed and Wilma Alexander their right to ro with all the boys at Murray, with the exception of the Stratford boys. Joe Ritchey wills his English Literature book to Jimmy Culp and Roger Smith to take and use to the extent that he did. Linda Umphers wills her place on the Defender staff to Jerry Eaves. Doris Bailey wills her hour in the office to Jimmy Ray McCarthick and Billy Boulton. Billy Ed Carr wills to Robert Allmon his ability to hold down two job6 at the same time. Jimmy McCarthick wills to Harold Deaton his accomplished manner of kissing the 195 football queen� (and hopes it does him as much good), Jim Lambert wills the honor of writing the prophecy of 195 to Guy Combes. And I, Kathy Washburn, will to Anita Robinson, the privilege of writing the class will of 195 . In witness whereof, we have to this last will and testament subscribed the name, the Senior Class of Tishomingo High School, this thirteenth day of May in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Pifty-Three at Tishomingo, Oklahoma. GUY COMBS AKITA ROBINSON BUFORD HAMILTON President Secretary-Treasurer Vice President Leonard Ward Betty Boyd Carr Thurman Wolfe Franklin Chinn Louise lyres Lucille lyree Robert Allman A c Kenneth Mary Kathryn Lucae . v | Jimmy Culp ■1 Jerry Eaves J 4 Betty Niblett Nichols Roger Bill Rush 1 Wilma Alexander Darlene Rollins I Murray Gross Jimmy Ray McCarthick Patricia Burris Murrell Pittman Mildred Chapman Eugene Channell Floyd Jackson Helen May Nina Mae Reed Mac Eesary Anna Erwin ffSSlk k Loyd Updegraff Doris Hathaway OJjIlUIIIOlTS JOE DAVIS President KEITH BOTT Vice President BOBBY WILLARD Secretary-Treasurer Gary lawley Mary Bynum Cynthia Chapman Minnie Chaney Emma Jean Boyd Mary Barnes Bobby Cox A Martha Barnes Franklin Choates Peggy Ballard uniar Eighth Gradere Jennie Washburn, Mn-y Nichole, Carolyn Green, Jackie Martin, and Carol Maxwell, have fan in hone econonice. Hard at work in the science lab are Colleen Niblett, Jinny Bruce, Lout re lie M elver, Stanley Cunninghan, Donald Lynn. Preshman Claes Officers Phyllis Swarte, President Jimmy Duncan, Tice President Paula Kay Umphere, Secretary-Treasurer I«e Roy Ritchey Junior High Principe! ?rie Amevi . Linda Upton Forbes Forrester Donald Lynn Romona Kinsey Loutrelie Mclver Clarence rfilson Sue Buchanan Beulah Benton Jimmy Bruce Colleen Niblett Alford Alexander Juanita Jarman William iarhart fi. L. Anoatubby Jim Hallmark a .hS M 1 r w Noel Roeeer Hoyce Lanier Homer Parker Billy Morrow John Pope Johnnie Garrison Carolyn Upton Teddy Anoatubby Billy Chaney Eighth Grade Mary Ellen Johnston Carolyn Green ■ Leo Rollins BSA laEoyce Sayre Charlea Updegraff Theresa Underwood Kenneth Wilkins Mary Jane Bennett Richard Vandivier Barbara Dale Clara Morrow Letha Channell Billy Mack Thona6 I Charles Nichols Jennie Washburn Betty Hamilton Leon Thurman Ronnie Shaw Patricia Montgomery Meryl Walker Jo Anne Patton Leon Heath I Jackie Martin Eddie Fuson Noreta Rollins Emma Kell Erwin Charles Hairell Martha Clark p V' h James Ruth ( -s) Gusiie Lucas James Harrison Jackie Pitchlyn Jerry Lawley Billy Francis Narvan Chapman Jettie Lou Kilmer - r Bobby Boulton Barbara Lynn Travis Hill Edward Ruth James Jackson Bobby Wilson J. Bennett Taylor Phyllis Bennett Don Rogers Jean Hart Kletta Maxwell Jimmy Hart Fredrick May An ita Deaton Virginia Steannan Jo Ellen Sisson Fletcher Wheeler Phillip Ballard Johnny Herd Jane Tippe Peggy Wolfe Jerry Erwin Willie May Henry Wendell May William Hathaway Maxine Martin a % 1 '0$ Snow fight in January © VS % Linda Sue Upton, just hanging on Another glass of water, please. An exchange of keys is made by Junior High Girls1 Coach Ritchey and Coach Key. 'Till I Waltz Again With You '■Pffe Reggie and Jerry thrill to AnD � ' 8 caresses. Mary Jane, Afa Neita, Joan Carolyn and Emma Hell Cast of Freshman play, Willie Gets Girl Trouble A scene from Freshman pantomime, And the lamp Went Out J im Bruce1s TISHOMINGO HATCHERY Mrs. Dorothy Bruce and Rip Smith are seen here, hard at work in the Tishomingo Hatch- ery,. CONGRATULATIONS, TISH HIGH'. ON THE 1953 YEARBOOK (f ra btB � i C 'f y j SCHOOL DRIVE SLOWLY Curtis Pryor, Gerald Smith SIXTH GRADE front Row, left to rightr Mrs. Marion Williams, Teacher, Johnny Herd Xing, Doyle Scarberry, Charlene MeCarthick, Sandra Thurman, Andra Armstrong, Mary Davis, Donna Calhoun, Annette Park, Ilaine Baker, Mickey Kennedy. Second Row: Bill Corbin, Gerald Smith, Gary Shaw, Billy Mclver, Peggy Martin Dorothy Rose, Sue Parrish, Ramona Lsdgerwood. Third Row: Latricia Harbert, Betty Essary, Jo Massey, Mary Allman, Nina Taye Rushing. fourth Row: Gene Allen Thomas, Otis Ruth, Cappy Dobbs, Curtis Pryor, Bobby Disheroon, Billy Wayne Green, Glen Chapman, Raymond Nance. Doyle Scarberry, Clarence Cox, Mickey Kennedy, James Wilkins, Bill Corbin, Billy Erickson, Safety Patrol. COBB DRUG STORE J. C. and Reba Cobb Peggy 0 Bryan, Lu Etta Penney, and Phyllis Swartz talk over the latest news with fountain girl, Wanda Sneed. COBB S DRUG STORE is a fa- vorite with students as well as adults when it comes to fountain or prescription service. f IFTH fiBATH Front Row, left to right: William Golightly, Herbert Legg, Eileen Clifton, Linda Rush, Diana Smith, Sue Tipps, Dickie Winn. Second Row: Miss Jo Ross, Teacher, Venice Ruth, Ruth Ann Lucas, Gwen Kennedy, Ann Gleen, Velma Shaw, Martha Rose, Carol Ann Calhoun, Gary Peters, Third Row: Billy Tom Erichsen, Hugh Todd, Buddy Pittman, Ray Brawley, Shirley Doyel, Barbara Herd, Ruth Garrison. Fourth Row: Bobby Buchanan, Canrad Fowler, Johnny Bone, Rosa Lee Henson, Mary Young, Johnnie Sisson. Elmer Doyle, custodian, helps adjust trapeze bar. Fifth Row: Iynn Wood, Clarence Heath, t Curtis Pryor, Raymond Nance, Billy Green, Gerald Smith with safety sign. Cox, James Wilkins, Melvin Wilson, Claudette REEVES INSURANCE AGENCY Smart people know that insurance pays, and Glen and Geneva Hart are no exceptions. Here, they are buying car insurance from E. C. Bo Reeves. Visiting Bo is Noble Birmingham, T. H. S, alumnus and state agent for the London Assur- ance Company, FOURTH GRADS Front Row, left to right: Bennie Don Nichols, Tommy Morrow, Donna Kay Cobb, Mary Gayle Duty, Verl Heath, Daniel Parker. Second Row: Ethel Ruth, Johnnie Sneed, Tony Roberts, Virgil Reed, Linda Kay Thomas, Flossie Harbert, Guyla Sue Houser, Don Bynum. Third Row: Virgie Reed, Barbara Scarberry, Bobbie Jo Hairell, Joyce Brawley, Calvin Hairell, Mary Hart, Thecia May. Fourth Row: Margaret Lokey, Geneva Gunn, Mary Nan Stamps, Lula Henson, Myrt Walton, George Smith. Fifth Row: Joe Blue Clark, Wayne Maxwell, Ronnie Eads, Freddie Ruth, Dickie Craven, Charles Jr. Wyatt, Clyde Gunn. Mrs. John Reynolds, Teacher CHUCK1S GROCERY This happy crowd is finding bargains at CHUCK S while top hand, Franklin Gunn starts on a Three Robinson brothers. Chuck, Doyle, and Kenneth, Invite you to come in and shop at the ■CHEAPEST GROCERY IH JOHHSTON COUNTY TO TRADE THIRD GRADI front Row. left to right: Jerry Ruth. Carlisle Heath. Roy Reaves, Raymond Haireil, Jean Marie Kilmer. Barbara Deaton, Delores Lamar. Donna Kay Herbert. Johny Hart, Micky Hart, Jinuny Henry. T SeCSfiJ0W: Jlctor Wri«ht. 'ferna Lois Cox. James Deaton. Sherry Horton, Jerry Winkler, Catherine Corbin. ’ P Deaton. John Black, Johnny Ray Nichols, Michael Hicks, Aster omith. • Miss Virgie Fly, teacher Where1s the ball? DEATON'S GROCERY AHD MARKET AND LOCKER PLANT Mr, and Mrs, Johnny Deaton Anita iarhart, senior, chooses fresh vegetables from Deaton's wide variety of selections. In ad- dition to fresh vegetables, DEATON'S GROCERY carries a conplete supply of canned goods, seats, and frozen foods. SECOND AND THIRD GRADES Front Row, left to right: James Latham, Je68 Reed, Donald McDonald, Karen Winn, R. B. Ragsdall, Edward Black, Albert Young. On the Playground Second Row: Chloeta Raper, Billie Sue Heffington, Eula Fae Huff, Norma Doyle, Danny Gibson, Bobby Park, Carolyn Burks. Third Row: Francis West, Barbara Wilkins, LaDon Sayre, Bob Butler, Elmer Wallace, lawrence Sisson. Mrs. Orvetta Callen, teacher Chloeta Raper, Judy Coyle, Connie Walker, Carolyn Durks, Norma Doyle, La Joy Deaton COLLEGE PHARMACY Johnston and Helen Clark High School students Kathy Washburn, Betty Berry, Jo White, Dorothy Robbins,and Anita Earhart are enjoying cokes served by Jerry Clark. Patrons receive reliable drug and fountain service at Clark's COLLEGE PHARMACY. SECOND GRADS Front Row, left to right: Ann Green, Sharon Eads, Carolyn Walker, Connie Walker, Mary Lou Glover, Larry Wood, Frankie Curry, Randy Joe Key. Second Fow: Barbara Tipps, Wendell Graham, Tommy Prince, Lee Allen Russel, Donald Wolfe, Jennie Bilham, Frances Harbert. Third Row: Verna Benton, Doris Chapman, Jenna Joe Hellack, Elizabeth Krebs, Eddie Coyle Jenna Joe Hellack demonstrates her ability to recognize birds of Oklahoma after a unit of nature study. V Mrs. Ida Yandel, teacher North Ward Float in Homecoming Parade. ED STAPLETON'S SERVICE STATION You can be sure that when you trade at STAPLETON'S SERVICE STATION, you will receive first-rate automobile service. Ed is always on hand to attend to your every need. Stop in at STAPLETON'S the next time your car needs servicing. TIES? GRADE Front Row, left to right: James Bynum, Coreen Huff, Frankie Hart, Jodie Kreger, Jerry Martin, Patsy Hairell, Billy Joe •Annoatubby, Tommy Johnson. Second Row: Bobby Golightly, Tuana Costixoe, J. E. Sides, Henry Henson, W. A. Smith, Carla Baker, Patricia Thomas. Third Row: Jerry Swartz, Jimmy Ross, Juanita Evans, Joe Evans, Gloria Pryor. Classy? Tee! Both the girl and the car, Willie Jewel Heffington gives her stamp of ap- proval to the new Oldsmobile she is looking over. HUTCHENS CHEVROLET Co. Reid Hutchens, Jr, ie always on hand to as- jure efficient Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Frigid- aire service at HUTCHENS CHEVROLET. FIRST GRADI Front Row, left to right: Linda Kay Deaton, Joyce Horton, Judy Coyle, Donnie Walker, Jerry Kilmer, Charley Bryant. Second Row: Charles Iathem, Linda Sue West, Bobby Stewart, Barbara Ann Winn, Charles Endsley, Bobby Courtney. Third Row: Paula Robinson, Sherry Ann HeHack, Paul Iambert, Jannice Krebs, Tommy Doyel, Mary Herbert. Mrs. Lydia Ayres and Mrs. Bertie Risinger Who's hungry? Let's have our picture made. ARMSTRONG COMPANY Where Most People Trade Clerk, Mrs. Cordie McCall, helps Linda Umphers choose a dress, while store owner Andy Armstrong, looks on. Prompt and efficient service and quality merchandise can be counted on from ARMSTRONGS. Serving the People of Tishomingo for over 50 years. T..W' M-m-m, this milk tastes good. Wayne and Connie Walker, left, team up to win the second place honors In the Hallowe'en Costume Parade. Bernie Wyatt, right, a pre-schooler, was awarded first prize. We play. RHYTHM BAND Front Row: Linda Kay Deaton, Barbara Ann Moore, Linda Sue West, Joyce Horton, Donnie Walker, Judy Coyle, Barbara Ann Winn, Jerry Kilmer. Second Row: Jodie Kreger, Jerry Martin, Tommie Doyle Charley Bryant, Hart. Charles Iatham, Bobby Stewart, Frankie Third Row: J. E. Sides, James Bynum, Tommy Johnson, Jimmy Rose, Carla Baker, Mary Harbert, Bobby Colightly, Ronnie Carpenter. Fourth Row: W A. Smith, Charles Endsley, Sherry Ann Hellack, Paula Robinson, Gloria Pryor, Janice Kreb. Sixth Row: Joe Evans, Betty Evans, Patricia Thomas, Juanita Evans, Tuana Costiloe. Teachers: Mrs. Addle Beavers, Pearl Sharpless, Mrs. Marion Williams. We study. Fifth Row: Henry Henson, Jerry Swartz, Patsy HairelJ, Uharlena Ruth, Coreen Huff, Paul Lambert. $ cot ft all JOS KEY, coach Date Our Score Opponents Their S Sept. 12 7 Bowlegs 13 Sept. 19 0 Fox 25 Sept. 26 0 0. S. D. 13 Oct. 3 0 Day is 27 Oct. 10 20 Ryan 6 Oct. I? 6 Coalgate 0 Oct. 2k 26 Allen 0 Oct. 31 35 Marietta 0 Hot. 7 27 Antlers 0 Hot. Ik 13 Madill JL1 Total 134 Total 97 {■ A U ' 10 17 lf JC, f , I - f Front Row, left to right: Uanny Kite, Jerry Eares, Thurman Wolfe, Gary Iawley, Joe Ritchey, Stanley Cunninghaa, Donald Lynn. Second Row: Danny Moore, Harold Deaton, Jimmy McCarthies, Valter Willard, Bobby Callen Jimmy Duncan, Loyd Updegraff, R. L. Anoatubby. Third Row: Guy Combes, Jim Iambert, Murray Gross, Tommy Quaid, Herbert Spencer, Robert Allmon, Buford Hamilton, Jerry Reynolds, Roger Rush, Coach Joe Key. Danny Moore Herbert spencer Walter Willard What's goin' on? Joe Bitchey TARSITT CLIANXRS Martha Ann Clark and Myrna Loy McCollum take their band uniforms in to the VARSITY CIXAHERS, feeling confident that expert cleaning will be done by Wiley Hacker. If Tour Clothes Aren't Becoming to You, They Should Be Coming to Us. ■Liberal Trade-In, Easy Terms Jo White and Carole Raper, future housewives, are looking at the most expensive and the least expensive of the Maytag washers at MURPHY1 S APPLIANCE where they know they will get the best buys for their homes, The Best Buys In Home Appliances Lewis and Judy Murphy CHARLIE DRY'S GROCERY Charlie and Oleta Dry, while sacking up grocer- ies , are making good their slogan as The Triend- lle8t Grocery Store in Johnston County.■ ROYAL ATTm)AM'b Left to Right: Anita Robinson, Junior; Linda Umphers, Senior; Queen Christine; Shirley Herbert, Sophomore; Paula Kay Umphers, Freshman ffcm Mmirtq 7 ctccutce (•ftieen 8 Attendants Indianette Cheer Leaders: Florence Forrester, Loutrelle Mclver, Katherine Washburn, and Anna Ervin. Harold Teel in Student Council Float TEXACO SUPER SERVICE Floyd Lambert, Jim's dad, fills the Flivver up for Dorothy Lev, vho can alvays be found taxiing a load of girls to school. You get service vith a smile at FLOYD LAMBERT'S STA. TION, vhich i8 open 364 days a year. A Team, I ft to Right: Joe Davie� Loyd Updegraff, Jimmy McCarthick, Roger Smith� Murray Dross� Danny Moore� Buford Hamilton� Jim Lambert� Jerry Reynolds� Tommy iaid. Buford Hamilton hits the bucket as Danny Moore, No. 5 advances for the rebound. I: wj lassie� our mascot. Loyd Updegraff, No. 3. drives in for the re- bound as Joe Davis racks up a score. (Notice Joe's Willard, Jimmy Ray Johnny Garrison. McCarthick, Loyd Updegraff Second Row: Joe Key, Coach, Larry Warden, Tom Burch, Noel Rosser, Jim Hallmark, Charles Dry. Third Row: Billy White, Homer Parker, Bobby Ellis, Jimmy Duncan, Eugene Channell. feet behind Loyd.) MOORE'S GROCERY Danny Moore prepares to make a delivery to a customer of MOORE'S GROCERY. The people of Johnston county know that they'11 always find the best brands for the best prices at MOORE'S. Jimmy and Helen Moore are two of THS'e loyal sports fans. Reggie Davie, voted most valuable player in the Manneville Invitation Grade Tournament, holds the trophy won by the Tishomingo Pee Wees in this tournament. The Tishomingo Grade basketball team is shown here with the trophy it won at Troy for the Johnston County championship. Shown with them are W. H. Shaw, who coached them during this tournament, and Joe Key, regular coach. Seventh and eighth grade basketball girls. Left to right they are: Martha Massey, Phyllis Bennett, Barbara Lynn, Jeanne Hart, Ann Burch, £mma Nell Krwin, Barbara Dale, Jo Ann Patton. Second row: Willie nenry, Carolyn Greene, Mary Jane Bennett, Afa Neta Roberts, Mary Nichols, Letha Channell, Anita Deaton, Carol Maxwell Leota deBock, Georgia Pitt- man, Jane Tipps, Maxine Martin, Dona May Parker, Noreta Rollings, and Kletta Maxwell. Left to right they are: Charles Updegraff, Charles Bynum, Jerry Lawley, Billy Mac Thoma6, Charles Kairell, Marvin Tipton, Reggie Davis, Johnny Herd, Billy Chaney, W. H. Shaw, and Joe Key. PALACE CAPE Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Newton The Palace is easily the favorite of high school and college stu- dents and you can be sure that there will be standing room only any night after a basketball game. 2a ket a£t Top row, left to right: Shirley Harbert, Emma Jean Boyd, Iavern Futch, Carole Raper. Bottom row, left to right: Christine Bynum, Myrna Loy McCollum, Nina Reed, Doris Bailey, Lynda Corbin, and W.H. Shaw, Coach. Pictured above is the girls gym class doing one of their favorite calisthenics. Doris Bailey sacks up two points against Kingston while Christine Bynum (6) and Emma Boyd (l) watch the results. Getting into snape for basketball requires a lot of bending exercises to strengthen muscles. Lavern Futch guards a Kingston shot, while Shirley Herbert proceeds to block another forward. Jennie Smith is showing Doris Bailey, senior, all the convenient features of the new Crosley refrigerator at Ben Hart's. Appliances Sporting Goods Electrical Contracting CCoaa The Journali6m class is busy publishing the Defender, the school paper. The members of the staff are: Standing, Billy Sti Cerr and Gene Haney, production managers. Left to right are Jo White, Dorothy Bobbins, Shirley Haley, Anna Erwin, Doris Bailey, Linda Umphers, Pauline Rushing, Doris Hathaway and Lee Anne Butler. Inset, Mrs. Anita Ritchey, Faculty Adviser. The free hand drawing class is paint- ing figures of the Nativity for the Christmas season. Left to right are Mary Barnes Hudgens, Bobby Gene Cox, Roberta Walton, and Patey Winkler. The finished products of the free hand drawing class were placed above the main entrance of the school building for decor- ation during the Tule Tide season. Members of the Biology class look on as Larry Ward- en dissects a heart. We fftouity This is a typical study hall scene where every- one is either wracking his brain over geometry or just meditating. Home Kc. girls, Betty Niblett, Wilma Alexander, la Verle Sayre, Letha Thomas, Wanda Sneed, and Mary Katherine Lucas take time out from washing dishes to watch while Willie Heffington puts a cherry pie in the oven. � r.. nance assists sirls seated at machine lucille Ayres £111 ' hl DUDLEY HARDWARE CO. If it'8 hardware, we've got it. Salesman Roger Rush has almost convinced Murrell Pittman that this gun is just what he wants. Roger is the son of proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Rush. If you are in the market for sports equipment, garden implements, household items, or other hardware, be sure you make DUDLEY'S the place where you trade HARDWARE Seventh Graders Jeanne Hart, Phyllis Bennett, Jimmy Hart, and Jay Bennett Taylor conjugate verbs while other seventh graders watch camera. Shop II Class, Left to Right: Gary Iawley, Herbert Spencer, Billy White, Jimmy McCarthick, Glen Hart, Danny Moore, Walter Willard, Our favorite class—Noon hour Campusology. Part of Typing I class. Left to Right: Helen May, Lncile Ayres, Eugene Chan— nell, Kenneth Nichols, Jimmy Ray McCarthick, Mac Essary, Louise Ayres, Jim Culp, Jerry Eaves, and El- bert Hallmark. JOHNSTON COUNTY CAPITAL-DEMOCRAT John Lokey, Publisher and Editor Thurman McDonald and Mac Essary, juniors, are working on the Capital-Democrat's high speed job press. When you are born, marry, or die—and all the times in between—the Capital-Democrat is inter- ested in you and your friends. It'8 your hometown newspaper. Members of the Dramatic Club in the speech play, Love Hits Wilbur : Danny Kite, Betty Berry, Jim Lambert, Linda Umphers, Johnnie Faye Francis, Shirley Haley, Mrs. Faye Voyles, direc- tor. Scene from the Dramatics Club play, Love Hits Wilbur. Members of the Student Council of Tishomingo High School: Standing, left to right: Mary Nichols, 8th grade representative; Jeanne Hart, 7th grade; Tom Burch, Band; Jerry Reynolds, 4-H Club; Jim Lam- bert, president; Doris Bailey, Pep Club; Linda Umpherp, publicity chairman; Jo White, junior re- presentative. Seated: Lynda Corbin, secretary-treasurer; Anita Karhart, senior; Betty Berry, Dramatics Club; Peggy 0 Bryan, freshman; Dorothy Robbins, vice president; Richard Duty, sponsor. Not shown: Doyle Faye Reaves, sophomore repre- sentative. 4-f¥ eeu Four-H Club officers and sponsors discuss plans' for the club s activities. Seated around the table, left to right: Mr. Albert Bailey, sponsor; Jerry Reynolds, president; Wry Warden, game leader; Willie Jewel Heffington, secretary-treasurer; Guy Combe8, vice president; Keith Bott and Charles Dry, song leaders, Mrs. Mable Chance, sponsor. YEARBOOK STAFF The 1953 Indian Staff, trying to meet the March 15th deadline. Around the table, left to right: Gene Haney, sports editor; Linda Sue Umphers, art editor; Doris Bailey, assistant editor; Shirley Haley, social edi- tor; Billy Ed Car, sports editor; Jerry Eaves, Thurman Wolfe, and Danny Moore, busi- ness managers; Anita E rh rt, class editor; Lynda Corbin, literary editor; Johnnie Faye Francis, editor. Mixed Chorus, made up of the music theory class and others who Just enjoy singing. Here they are shown in the Christmas cantata, a production by the entire music department. mmimim ims AULD'S CLEANERS That Indian football jacket which Mr. Auld i8 returning to Shorty Wolfe has been thor- oughly cleaned. For quick, reliable service, tall on ADID'S. We're as near as your phone. —Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Auld Lynda Corbin Anita Robinson Carol Kaper Roger Rush Drum Major Joel P. Johnson Director lee Anne Butler Eileen Clifton Mascot The Tishomingo High School Band leads the Homecoming Parade Johnnie Faye Francis, vaxeaictorian of the senior class, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Francis of Tishomingo. She entered high school here in her scphomore year and has been a member of band, pep club, and dramatics club. In her senior year she held the offices of secretary-treasurer of the pep club and of the senior class. During her Junior year she was on the Natioal Honor Society and in her sophomore year she was awarded the science medal. Johnnie is the editor of the INDIAN $atictcitosiiari Lynda Corbin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Corbin, has been named salutatorian of her gradua- ting class of 53. I ynda entered THS as a freshman. During her sophomore year she was elected president of her class. She has participated in band, pep club, and has won numerous awards, 6uch as history medal during her Junior year, and third place in radio speaking at the Forensic meet. Lynda was also a member of the National Honor Society, and at present is sec- retary of the Student Council« and is literary ed- itor on the INDIAN staff. Valedictorian Jim Bruce, Jr., valedictorian of the fresh- man class, ia the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bruce of Tishomingo. Jim has attended Tishomingo Junior High School all three years and during this time he has been active in band for three years and in glee club for one year. Salutatorian Phyllis Darlene Swart8, salutatorian of the freshman class is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Swarts of Tishomingo. During the three years of junior high school in Tishomingo she has participated in band, glee club, and pep club. Phyllis is the president of the freshman class. A 4h, what is so rare as a day in June? Woman's work is never done'. County Tournament We thought it was a pretty gooa uoat, Mary K. and LaVerle into mischief. $ Spring ha8 sprung . Certainly doesn't look dangerous'. 111 -r too. Moore (5) sinks one against Wapanucfca. THOMPSON THEATRE Jetty Kilmer, Manager There are still two places that the average family can afford to go: to church and the theatre. Attend them both regularly. Movies are still your best and cheapest entertainment. W iJL Bub drivers, left to right: Ralph Gray, Bd Maxwell and Pete Boyd. MISS Tommy Qua id Don't push Anita too hard, Kathy . J • Papa l mbert Mrs. Howell is a big help to her husband, the jmatodian. Their main topic of conversation ifi their eon, Ray, and family (above). WOW! Hice Bcenery! Love Hit Wilbur, but what hit Danny Kite? more pretty Juniore. Mule Train! Almost dignified enough to be a senior! ii v 1 1 Seventh Grade Basketball Girls Anna and Anita pay a visit to our neighbors. vrill Mt The thing won't run on water. Where ya goin'7 Jane Tipps, Ann Burch, anl Jeanne Hart My'. How you've grown since you homores'. Where's your twin? Johnny William Hathaway Seniors of 1958 Gwen Smith, Iaverle Sayre, Mary Lucas, and Helen May venture out in the snow. Busy woman at home as well as at school. J. D. GROSS, HCXJSE MOVING Box 524 Connerville, Oklahou i Whether it be a shack or your dream house that you want moved from one place to another• it will be safe with J. D. GROSS. Property is insured while in transit. $mUgsz, C£od PCcuf Roy Harrington...............a clean-cut looking young attorney.................Thurman Wolfe Arleen Harrington .............. Roy's attractive young wife Willie Heffington Mrs. King..............................Roy's mother-in-law.......................Geneva Hart Susan Fisher. . ......................the Harrington maid................................Anna Erwin Bruce Douglas..............a good-looking, breezy young doctor..............Kenneth Nichole Georgia Butler.............a neighbor with an intense curiosity.............Wilma Alexander Shadow ...........................a mysterious Hindu girl........................Wanda Sneed Hickson.............................the county sheriff..........................Franklin Gunn Sabu..............................an East Indian mystic....................Buford Hamilton