Troy High School - Trojan Yearbook (Troy, AL)

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ee! 'I L Z S ' Isl SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY I listened to the radio in my car as I drove along. The program was that of the famous orchestra led by Henry Leslie. Playing in the Leslie orchestra were Leon Boatner, Ernest Threadgill, and Bubber Livingston. The blues singer for the orchestra was Mary Henderson Black. The guest artist of the night was a very famous dramatic actress, Sara Riley. She was supported in the short dramatic skit, The Gay Pretenders, by Howard Synco. I was so interested in this superb performance that I collided with a taxi cab, which was driven by William Clower. Blackness engulfed me and during my un- consciousness I dreamed of the rest of my classmates. In my dreams I saw Faye Mullis, Ida Mae Kyzar, and Elsie McPherson playing the leading roles of the picture, The Three Smart Girls. Wade Moss was Governor of God,s Country, Georgia, and editor-in-chief of the Atlanta journal. The Governor's wife was the former Emily Dillon. Madolyn Worthy had taken Fanny Brice's place as Baby Snooks and Lomax Stewart played Charlie McCarthy and sat on Billie Childs knee. In my unconscious state of mind I came back to visit dear old T. H. S. Here I saw Willela Graves as head of the library with Gladys Brooks as her assistant. Chester Crab- tree was teaching his favorite subject, chemistry. Lena Thomas was still cheerleader. She had stayed on to cheer D. to victory and to help George manage the team. I wandered from the school up to the business section of town. Joe Ashworth was manager of the Jitney Jungle with Fan Himberg as his cashier and wife. Fletcher Jones was now owner of the picture show and jake Fannin and W. C. Smith were ushers. Elton Wiggins was owner of a big department store where Evelyn Sikes, Sabra Floyd, and Vivian Lee modeled the clothes designed by Verdie Lee Whaley. I went to the Book Store owned by Kathryn Pullen and Julia Hayes Liger who worked there showed me two of their latest books which were, How To Catch Your Man And Hold Him, by Annie Kate Folmar and Secrets Of Successful Marriage, by Mildred Lindsey. I visited next the Old Maid's Home, organized by Marjorie Cox, Ethlyn Grider, and Marguerite Griffin. After leaving these girls I walked up the street and met a campaign parade. T. XV. Franklin was drum major for the band and William Shaver carried a large sign reading, Charles Quillian for President. W. Railey and Charles Hataway were sitting on the monument watching. Sarah Talbot was now traveling with a local jazz band. Ellen Spangler was still sitting in front of Hollan's Corner waiting for Bill to get off from work. The married members of the class of ,39 were Josephine Wilkerson, Marion Warren, and Elsie Higgins. Suddenly I regained consciousness and knew that all I had just seen was a dream. BERTA Grass COLLEY, Class Prophet. Page Fifteen

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if iF! vi-if s 1 .5 V23 f T 2 5'-T z . ,k l 2 S I 'W CLASS HISTORY It is almost time for the class of ,39 to say goodbye to Troy High School and as the time for us to go draws nearer, we are looking back over the memories of our years in high school. In the year of 1932, having graduated from grammar school, a group of small boys and girls, proud yet bewildered, came timidly to this stately building. Now that group of boys and girls have become dignified Seniors. Everything was new and strange at first, but most of us finally learned to do every- thing from going up and down stairs to working our combination locks and arriving at class on time at the change of periods. The first year passed and the next fall we did not have the same trials with class rooms and schedules. This year we no longer toured the world by way of the geography book, but we watched the United States grow through an American history book. Soon we were junior III's and were allowed to choose an elective subject. We were impressed by this because we were now visibly working toward graduation. . Three years had passed since we began high school and in '35 we were Senior I's. This year several of our boys went out for the football team and since then we have been defi- nitely represented in all athletics. Not only in athletics, but in all phases of high school life we have had a fine representation. The next year we were Juniors. For the first time in our school days came a realization that some day we would become Seniors and embark into the world as men and women. Much time was spent in the various ways of making money for the Junior-Senior banquet. With the hope of the whole class the banquet was an overwhelming success and the dance following will long be remembered. When school opened this year we could hardly believe that we were at last Seniors. We were breathless with the joy of our new position, but within a few weeks we realized that being a Senior meant hard work and responsibilities. We began the year by electing Charles Quillian president of the class. During the year we backed several activities such as the Band Uniform Drive, and the buying of a mimeograph machine. Through the untiring efforts of Miss Watson and Mr. Starling we presented a Christmas Pageant and the Senior Play, with the help of the orchestra and the Glee Club. The Pageant, A Shining Star, was a colorful spectacle, and splendidly presented. Our Senior Class Play, The Gay Pretenders, was a big success. . This year for the first time we have student government and to T. W. Franklin went the distinction of being the first president. The second semester this high honor was won by another member of our class, William Shaver. Many of us will seek fortunes in distant fields, others will remain to keep the home fires burning, but we will all have these recollections of good fellowship. We shall always look back on what we consider the happiest period of our lives, these six years in Troy High School. HENRY Lssus, Class Historian. Page Fourteen

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sf if ,. ,J V Q V-ga . as ef SUCCESSFUL GRADUATE Being a graduate is a great adventure, Being a graduate is a wonderful thing, Something like being a great explorer, Who loud with praises, his joy does sing. Being a graduate is going on a journey, Into a country strange and new, And we're proud to he able to go there, Oh, we wish we could take each of you. Our ships set sail upon the harbor of dreams, A harbor filled with hoth joy and strife, Our hearts are filled with the brightest of dreams As we lead our ships towards the sea of life. At last is sounded our parting song, As we picture our memories only in our dreams, Although we have loved these memories so long We must now look at life through some other scheme. We are happy as we mark our course on the charts, For we feel that soon we shall meet with success, If only we look at life with hopeful hearts, And use our courage in meeting all tests. But the journey is long and very tedious at first, But we have hope anchored to something above- Something which will lead us safely through life And help us on our journey with His true love. We sail the seas of life with calm and ease, Although at times our faith is served with a test We head our ship toward the rocks which lead To the harbor of success where we shall rest. LENA THOMAS, Class Poet Page Sixteen