Webb School - Sawney Yearbook (Bell Buckle, TN)

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Left lo rigbf, firsf row: Toby Brewer, Walter Graham, Clark Becker, Lewis Holmes, Ab Taylor, Jim Anderson, Buddy Ferguson, Bob Thomas, Ed Maupin, Markley Huey: Sammi row: Billy Hurteau, Axel Soestmeyer, Potter Cantrell, Charles Fergerson, Campbell Francisco, Tommy Whitsitt, Wells Garden, jimmy Lindy, Charles Crabtree, Third row: Joe Murphey, Earl Chumney, Thomas Wescott, Earl Tally, Ed Barker, Bill McCabe, Ray Presscott, Nat Long, Allen Huddleston, Bill James, Cecil Powell, John Joynerg Fourlb row: Bill Pratt, Sam Eason, Hugh Byrd, Cliff Bass, Ralph Braund, Raford Hulan, Richard Murphy, Fiflb row: Bill Freeman, Pick Stephens, Gunter Smith. H MILTUN SOCIETY The members of the Hamilton Literary Society look back in the year of 1954-55 With a feeling of accomplishment and pride. The year began with a sizeable crop of new Webb boys whose experience in formal debating was nil. These boys have observed their more experienced society-members debate and have themselves been allowed to debate. It is a rare boy indeed who does not appreciate this privilege which teaches him the art of self-expression and speaking poise. As is the custom, most of the debate questions concern current political controversies. Speaking skill is not the only profit the members of the society reap. They have learned about such vital issues as the diplomatic recognition of Red China, the censure of Senator McCarthy and the TVA ques- tion. In society meeting the Hamiltons have learned much about current events. The members have learned much about parliamentary pro- cedure, they learned to act in an orderly fashion without the imposition of outside authority. No adult attends the society meetings. Very important in the year's activities was the election of Mid-term Debaters. The debaters were Bill James, John Joyner Page 50 with Sam Eason as alternate. These Hamiltonians put their skill to work and won the mid-term debate. During the year the society has had several ice-cream parties. The idea of the party is conceived in the mind of some memberfsj, is put in the form of a motion at one of the meetings and ice-cream flavors are voted upon. On the chosen night fgenerally the next regular meetingj ice-cream cones are served to every member. Some of the controversies as to whether Tutti-Frutti or Strawberry should be bought are very interesting. A special meeting of the Society was called to elect the Final Debaters. After the votes had been counted it was found that the Hamilton Final Debaters were Campbell Francisco and Cliff Bass with Walter Graham as alternate. At the time of this writing the Final Debate has not yet taken place, but the Hamiltonians eagerly anticipate the success of their representatives. The Hamilton Society feels strongly the spirit competition with her sister, the Platonic Society. Although this Com- petitive spirit fills the heart of the member, we still realise that the debate is more important than the judges' decision. The graduating Seniors are proud of this year and all feel that they have profited from it.

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M- ni Page Lvfl lo rigbl, first row: Lann Malesky, jack Hamilton, Charles Bass, Bill Eggleston, jasper Shealy, Stanley Taylor, Joe Vance, Hugh Sherman, Harry Millerg reform' row: Chuck Coolidge, Ralph Flynn, Robert West, Bill Lassiter, David Prescott, Travis Oliver, Rex Bushong, jim Clark, Smith Murpheyg Ihinf row: Ted Ericson, Roy Ellzey, Shelby Cozey, jim Simmons, Owen Hendley, Carl Treppendahl, Carlos Plumb, Jim Hornsby, fourlb row: Tim Martin, Charles Mayo, Albert Frierson, Bob Gilliam, Page Faulk, Frank Smith, Tom Wilson, Beau Robertson. PL T0 IC JJCIFTY The gavel of the Platonic Society opened the first meeting of the 54-55 school year on Saturday night, September ll. Traditionally the first meeting is an election night and there were new as well as old boys present. Students are assigned to one of the two debating societies during the first week of school. No one is required to join a debating society but as they exist for the boys, a majority of the boys do join every year. Elections are held six times a school year, giving a variety of members a chance to hold olice and demonstrate their abilities at leadership. At this Hrst election Albert Frierson, was elected President, Owen Hendley was elected Vice-President, Frank Smith was elected Secretary and Page Faulk was named Marshal. Roy Ellzey became Yearly Secretary at the same meeting. The Seniors traditionally take the society under their leadership until the last months of school, when the underclassmen gain the experience they will need when as the leaders of the Platonic Society. The next election was held on November 6 and the oicers were chosen to serve a term of four weeks. Smith Murphey was chosen President, Frank Smith was elected Vice-President and Shelby Cofey became Secretary. Bobby Gilliam was elected Marshal. By this time, the boys had taken part in the debates and had really become members of the society. On the night of December 4, the Mid-Term debaters were elected. The mid-term debate is the first of the two highlights of the debating season at Webb. The sophomore class was honored by having two of its members, Charles Coolidge and Bob West, chosen. Jim Hornsby was elected alternate. The question, Resolved: that the United States should extend diplomatic recognition to the communist government of China, was chosen by the Platonics who upheld the adirmative. In the mid-term debate which took place on March 22, the Hamil- tons were victorious, but our representatives gave a performance of which the society can well be proud. 52 At our Erst meeting after the Christmas holidays, the third elected of the year was held. The new oicers were: President, Owen Hendleyg Vice-President, Roy Ellzeyg Secretary, Bobby Gilliam and Marshal, Albert Frierson. These boys held office for six weeks. Mr. Puryear took charge of a special Platonic meeting on Tuesday, February 9. It was called to elect the Senior members who would represent the society the night before graduation in the finale of Commencement week, the Final Debate. Albert Frierson and Frank Smith were chosen to be the debaters and Bob Gilliam was elected to the position of alternate. All of these boys have had previous speaking experience. Albert has been a Mid-Term debator for the last two years, while Bob has been alternate for the last three years. Frank has been at Webb for only two years, but he was a speaker in the Ora- torical contest during Commencement Week last year. The ques- tion for the Final Debate was, Resolved: that the Federal government should not extend beyond its present limits in the Tennessee Valley, its productions of electrical power. The Platonic debators upheld the amrmative. On February 18, Webb was the scene of a practice debate between teams from the debating societies at Webb and two teams from Central High School in Fayetteville. Frank Smith and Owen Hendley were appointed to represent the Platonic society. They debated the national high school question. Resolved: that the United States should initiate a policy of free trade among friendly nations. This debate was concluded without a decision. Graduation and Commencement week meant the end of an- other year for the Platonic Society. Although the Seniors have departed, there will be another class next year and the Platonic Society, steeped in tradition, can look forward to more years-years as successful as the year of USS.