White Plains High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Choccolocco, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1938 volume:

All’s Wei I Page 1 THE PLAINSMAN I PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS 1938 WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL CHOCCOLOCCO, ALABAMA COPYRIGHT. 1938 Editor-in-Chief...............Effie Hollingsworth Editor . LaVerne Whiteside Business Manager....................... Jack Watson Photography .........................Russell Brothers Printer . . Bankers Merchants Printing Service Sponsor....................Mrs. Ruth Butenschon Table of Contents BOOK ONE - - ADMINISTRATION BOOK TWO - CLASSES BOOK THREE - ATHLETICS BOOK FOUR - ACTIVITIES BOOK FIVE ADS Page 5 Foreword The Gods were Kind to Man when they gave him the Ability to Learn and Think. They were Kinder when they Re- membered that he Must put this Ability into use; therefore ■ ■ They Gave Man The School ITe take this as our Theme and present to you in Picture and Story, Events of the Present School Year, hoping that in reading this Book a Greater Admiration and Love for your Friends and Alma Mater ivill be Stimulated within You - Is the Purpose of this First Edition of— THE PLAINSMAN 1938 Page 6 Dedication WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1938, DO DEDICATE THIS THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE PLAINSMAN TO OUR HONORED PRINCIPAL, MR. H. D. NELSON AND OUR BELOVED CLASS SPONSOR, MRS. RUTH BUTENSCHON, WHOSE HELP AND COURAGE ENABLED US TO BUILD THIS BOOK. Page 7 Administration What a great appreciation we should sho s the instructors and founders of the first public schools. Just think what we would have missed if there had been no schools. The first school on Alabama soil was founded by John Pierce at the Boat Yard, on Lake Tensaw, in 1799. In America the first school had its beginning in the city of Boston in the early part of the seventeenth century. At first there were no school houses for the children to go to school. The only ones who received any education were the children of well-to-do families who had money to pay a tutor to teach them in private homes. The first attempt to provide regular schooling seems to have been in 1704 with the foundation of Trinity school. The most notable of the early school laws was that of Massachusetts in 1647, which may be said to have laid the foundation for the present free elementary and free high school. The high school came into being in the last half of the nineteenth century. The number of high schools have increased from forty- four in 1890 to twenty eight thousand credited now. Before the Revolution, in the South there prevailed no general school system. Educational opportunities have increased so much in power and number through these years that the teachers and administrators of the past and present consider their time well spent for the benefit of many, for now there are six million high school students. Page 6 ADMINISTRATION B O O K O N E Page 9 Calendar 1937 SEPTEMBER 6 . . . . SCHOOL OPENS OCTOBER 4 . . . COUNTY INSTITUTE NOVEMBER 25-26 . . . THANKSGIVING DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 3 . CHRISTMAS I 1938 JANUARY 13-14 . . . First Semester Tests JANUARY 17 . . . Second Semester Begins MARCH 24-25 . . . .... A. E. A. MAY 20 SENIOR PLAY MAY 19-23 FINAL TESTS MAY 22 . . . BACCALAUREATE SERVICE MAY 23 CLASS NIGHT MAY 24 . GRADUATION 1937-1938 Page 10 Alma Mater On a plain in Alabama Nestled near the sky, Proudly stands our Alma Mater, Dear old White Plains High. Ever Onward, be our watchword, Conquer and obey, Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Dear old White Plains High! Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Hear us as we sing. To thy feet with deep devotion Grateful hearts we bring. Earnest, loyal, always true We will ever be, Thus we pledge our hearts’ allegiance Dear White Plains to thee! --Senior Class, ’38. Page 11 Our School This year, 1937-1938, is White Plains’ tenth year to function as an ac- credited high school. During this period about one hundred seventy-five boys and girls have completed the high school course. Scores of others have done some high school work. The school is proud of her former stu- dents and especially of her graduates. The White Plains school has had a prominent part in the training of some of the finest young citizens of this area. The school faces even a brighter future. This prediction is based upon the following hopeful signs of progress: 1. The school is reaching and holding an ever increasing number of boys and girls. The Senior-Ill class of this year has twenty-two members. This is the largest graduating class in the history of the school. 2. The program of work offered in the school is expanding to fill real needs in the lives of the pupils. For instance, this year a practical course in typing is being offered. 3. The teaching is being dene by the best trained faculty in the history of the school. 4. The physical plant improves as the years go by. Along this line a modern library, two new class rooms, a fine play ground, and an electric timing system might be mentioned as milestones of progress. 5. Better roads and a fine fleet of safe and comfortable buses tend to widen the area served by the school. 6. The most promising sign of progress is the increased interest in education manifested by parents and other citizens who live in the area served by the school. The future progress of the White Plains school can be whatever the people of Choc- colocco Valley want it to be. 7. Finally, it may be observed that public officials including the County Superintendent and Board of Education, members of Legislature, and local board of trustees are showing interest in education that brightens the future of White Plains. H. D. Nelson, Principal. Page 12 Who’s Who? Page 13 Board of Education Superintendent Secretary . Librarian . Transportation Attendance C. J. Allen Miss Nina Dishman Mrs. Margret Edwards . N. G. Findley . Miss Aleene LeCroy Members Arthur Wellborn, President R. V. Webb, Vice-President C. H. Hau kins, Marvin IT. Watson, I. D. Tyson, Anniston Piedmont Alexandria Oxford Oha tehee Board of Trustees W. J. Harper. Chairman M. D. Houck Page 14 S. H. Morgan H. D. Nelson Principal A. B., M. A., University of Alabama A. A. Hamric Coach and Social Studies B. S., S. T. C., Jacksonville, Graduate Student, Auburn J. C. McClinton Vocational Agriculture B. S., Auburn Mrs. Hoyed Chambers Vocational Home Economics B. S., Alabama College, Montevallo Mrs. Ruth Butenschon English and Commerce Student, Draughon’s, Nashville; B. S., S. T. C., Jacksonville; Graduate Student, Auburn A. B. Garmon Science B. S., S. T. C., Jacksonville Mrs. H. D. Nelson Mathematics Two years at Jacksonville, One year at University of Alabama Mrs. W. H. Barnwell Elementary Teacher Diploma, S. T. C., Jacksonville Rubye Hyatt Elementary Teacher Certificate, S. T. C., Jacksonville Pauline Dickinson Elementary Teacher Diploma, S. T. C., Jacksonville Zadie Poss Elementary Teacher Diploma, S. T. C., Jacksonville Ruth Lusk Supply Teacher Diploma, S. T. C. Jacksonville Page 15 Classes Latin was the principal subject taught in the first public high school three centuries ago, and the pupils learned fast under the strict rules of their teachers. Other subjects were offered in the early schools but they were not emphasized as much as Latin. As the schools have grown, the subjects have increased. There are many subjects offered in the present high schools today and each student can choose his subjects. Each student in the present high schools has certain subjects that are compulsory. Latin, although it still has a place in the modern high school, does not occupy the prominent position it had in the first high school. Other subjects, equally important, have been introduced into the modern curriculum. Students of modern high school should appreciate these opportunities offered _ them to develop their mental and physical powers. I‘age 16 THE CLASSES Page 17 0 $ H Tv O O TO THE POWERS THAT BE Most polite girl Most polite boy Smartest girl Smartest boy % Most popular girl Most popular boy Neatest girl Neatest boy Prettiest girl Most handsome boy Most stylish girl Most bashful girl Most bashful boy Best athletic girl Best athletic boy Wittiest person Laziest girl Laziest boy Best teacher Most constant chewer Jolliest junior girl Jolliest junior boy Most dignified senior . Biggest eater Biggest flirt Most talkative senior Most in love girl Most in love boy Biggest nut Best singer Best English student of seniors Best English student of juniors Most dependable girl Most dependable boy LaVerne Whiteside Harvey Albea Effie Hollingsworth Harvey Albea George Salmon LaVerne Whiteside Canola Whiteside Eugene Williamon . . Evie Lusk . Chalmas Coleman LaVerne Whiteside Eugene Williamon LaVerne Whiteside Berdine Brown George Salmon Chalmas Coleman LaVerne Whiteside Eugene Williamon . Hoyt Wells . Opal Roundtree Walter Osborn Junior Acker . Mrs. Boots . Curtis King Eunice Greene Norris Austin Effie Hollingsworth Sarah Newman Annie Watson Effie Hollingsworth . Evie Lusk . Jack Watson Owen McWhorter . Nellie Austin Effie Hollingsworth . Edna Franc 23 Patric Edna Frances Patric Canola Whiteside Jack Watson Seniors A QUESTION Oh gee! If you were me, A Senior busy as a bee, Had to be an English poet, Even though you didn’t know it,- Couldn’t get a single gleam, It isn’t as easy as writing a theme. As you think the matter through. What in thunder would you do? --Nellie Austin. Page 19 - SENIOR CLASS President...........................Effie Hollingsworth Vice-President . . . LaVerne Whiteside Secretary and Treasurer . Rubye Newman Sponsor . Mrs. Ruth Butenschon OUR MOTTO “FORWARD EVER, BACKWARD NEVER’’ Colors...............................Blue and Gold Flower.....................Rose Page 20 Class Roll NELLIE AUSTIN—Athletic Team 1, 2, 3. 4: ri-e Club 4; F. H. A. Club 3; Girls Athletic Club 3; Literary Society 1. 2. 3, 4; Assistant Sports Editor 4. CLEO BOOZER—Literary Society 1, 2. 3, 4; Athletic Team 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Club 3; Speaker Society Debate 3; Class Historian 4. ARVEL BROWN—Literary Society 1. 2. 3, 4; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; F. F. A. Band 4; Assistant Circulation Manager of An- nual 4. EVIE BROWN—Literary Society 1. 2, 3. 4; Secretary of F. H. A. Club 3; Athletic Team 1; Glee Club 4. ARNOLD COBB—F. F. A. Club 1, 2, 3. 4; President of F. F. A. 4; Literary So- c;ety 1. 2, 3, 4; Basket Ball Team 3, 4; Assistant Circulation Manager of An- nual 4. EDNA COLE—Literary Society 1, 2, 3. 4; En li«h Club 1, 2; 4-H Club 4; Assist- ant Circulation Manager of Annual 4. CURTIS HALL—F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Re- porter of F. F. A. 3. 4; English Club 1; Literary Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Circulation Mrnager of Annual 4; Oratorical Con- test 3. 4. EFFIE HOLLINGSWORTH—President of English Club 1; Literary Society 1, 2, 3. 4; Girls Athletic Team 1. 2. 3, 4; President of Class 3, 4; Vice-President F. H. A. Club 3; Cheer Leader of So- ciety 4; Glee Club 4; May Day 3; Sneaker Society Debate 3; Editor-in- Chief of Annual 4; Civitan Contest 4; 4-H Club 4. LOICE HOLLINGSWORTH—President of F. F. A. 3; Basket Ball Team 2, 3; As- sistant Junior Coach 4. CURTIS KING—F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Vice- President of F. F. A. 2; Basket Ball 2. 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Vassa Football 3, 2; Track Meet 2; Baseball 2; Literary Society 1, 2. 3, 4; Bus Driver 2, 3, 4. EVIE LUSK—Literary Society 1. 2, 3. 4; Athletic Team 1. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 3; Girls Athletic Club 3. 4. RUBYE NEWMAN—Secretary and Treas- urer 4. OPHELIA ROBERTS—Member of English 1; Literary Society 1. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Club 3; Participated in May Day Ac- tivities 3; Glee Club 4; Reporter of An- nual 4. OPAL ROUNTREE—Literary Society 2, 3. 4; F. H. A. Club 3; English Club 2. VERA SWAFFORD—Transferred Jackson- ville; Literary Society 4; News Re- porter of Annual 4. JACK WATSON—Basketball Team 1, 2, 3. 4; F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Treasurer F. F. A. 3. 4; Captain Basketball Team 4; Vassa Football 2; Softball Team 2, 4; Business Manager of Annual 4. HELEN WELLS—Literary Society 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Club 3; Glee Club 4. CANOLA WHITESIDE—President of So- ciety 4; President of Glee Club 4; Captain of Basketball Team 4; Captain of Volley Ball Team 3; Anniston 2, 3; Montevallo 2; Sports Club 2, 3. 4; As- sistant Manager of Annual 4. LA VERNE WHITESIDE—Girls Athletic Team 1. 2. 3. 4; Girls Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President of F. H. A. Club 3; Secretary of Society 3, 4; Vice-Presi- dent of Class 3, 4; Reporter of Glee Club 4; Assistant Editor of Annual 4; May Day 3; Reporter 4-H Club 4; 4-H County Council 4; Montevallo 1. 2; An- n'ston 1, 2. 3, 4; Jacksonville 1. 3, 4; County Civitan Contest 4. EUGENE WILLIAMON—Basketball Team 1, 2, 3. 4; Softball Team 3, 4; Vassa Football 2; Baseball Team 1, 2; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Vice-President of F. F. A. 3; Literary Society 1. 2. 3, 4; Track Meets 1, 2. 3; 4-H Club 1; Sports Editor of Annual 4; May Day 3. Page 21 Class History In September, 1932, a large number of students entered the White Plains High School. We were very ambitious to reach our future goal but at the beginning of the second semester a dark shadow crossed our path— schools closed. We finished our last semester’s work after we started back to school in September, 1933, and was promoted to the eighth grade in January. We saw the Senior Class graduation in January. The exercises were very beautiful. When we entered school in September in 1934, we were eager to start back on our rough journey. We completed our eighth year’s work and was promoted to the Freshman class in January, 1934. As we started in our advanced path our hearts were filled with hope and pride. Our dearly beloved principal, Professor M. A. Vickors, resigned in the spring and Mr. Harvey Nelson filled his vacancy. He has been our guid- ing hand since. We were glad when the time came for us to enter school in September, 1934. We had four new teachers to guide our footsteps. They were: Mrs. Rice, Miss Rivers, Mr. Benson, and Mr. Hamric. We were reclassified at the beginning of the term. We were pro- moted to the Sophomore class thus leaving the last half of our Freshman year unfinished. We have completed this work as the years have passed. In the Spring we lost one of our dear classmates. Tommy Houck, whom we missed very much. He was called home to rest. Canola Whiteside and Evie Brown joined our class at mid-term. We were glad to have them with us. Miss Rivers cast her anchor and plunged off into the sea of matri- mony. We were very happy when we started back to school in September, 1936, for we realized we were near our goal and that one step in the wrong direction would end all of our dreams. Mrs. Adderholdt, our English teacher, whom we all loved dearly re- signed in November. Mrs. G. K. Holston took her place. Mr Season, our history teacher, whom we classified as a flirt, resign- ed at the end of the first semester. Mr. S. L. Prickett, who was dark and handsome, filled his place. Our class has been represented many times as being on the honor roll and the members have been represented in all spores. We were promoted to the Senior Class on June 1, 1937. On September 7, 1937, we entered dear old White Plains school once more. All of our class came back and we had three additional members. They were Loice Hollingsworth and Evie Lusk. Vera Swafford, a trans- fer from Jacksonville, entered at midterm. There are now twenty digni- fied Seniors. As our class officers we elected Effie Hollingsworth, president; La Verne Whiteside, Vice-President; and Rubye Newman, secretary and treasurer. We have had many good times in our last year. Among them are: The first day of school; the day we went to Birmingham; the day we selected our rings, invitations, and diplomas; the play, “Glad Rags,” that we gave; and the day our clock came, this being our farewell gift to the school; and last but not least, our annual, The Plainsman, first issue. When school started in September, we had two new teachers. They were Mrs. Ruth Butenschon, English, and Mr. Donald Hardin, chemistry. Mr. Hardin flew the coop becau e of so many little imps after him, and Mr. A. G. Garmon was called to light in his place. We wish to express our many thanks and appreciation to all our teachers both past and present. They have all labored to help us through the rough and rugged places, which were many. Now that our school days are almost done we do not wish to stop. We hope to continue to go forward and as we climb the ladder of life to suc- cess, we will think back on cur dear old days at White Plains and say there i? where we got our start. Our association ' hrough the years have been pleasant and have at- tached us. to our Alma Mater to such an extent that our gbing necessarily brings regrets. We want to take our places in the world and make our marks high, realizing that “except for pain and separation, we could not have the great pleasure of meeting again.” So it is with a great deal of regret that we, the Seniors, will leave school after our commencement activities and certainly we will be most envious of the classes who stay on at White Plains. So with tears in our eyes we take leave of good old White Plains and the fond memories we will cherish in our hearts forever.” Cleo Boozer. Page 23 Class Song TUNE: “FAREWELL TO THEE” Now we’re leaving dear old White Plains High, Even though we’ll never really part. But our high school days are drawing nigh, And we know that it’s time to say good-by. Chorus: Farewell, White Plains! Farewell White Plains! Our high school days are coming to an end; But we will hope for college days to come, When we shall meet with friends, As we leave we never shall forget, The work that seemed to us a pest; Nor the sorrow we have always met, When our teacher came in with a test. May we meet our friends sometime to see, In the Spring time or in the Fall; And we know how happy they will be, To meet at the dear old White Plains Hall. Now we leave thee, our dear Alma Mater, Forever we pledge our loyal-ty; We’ll return to thee some glad tomorrow, And tell thee of many victories! Page 24 Class Poem Come, classmates, let’s go again to school Where we first learned the golden rule. To dear old White Plains let’s go Because it is the very best school we know. High upon a plain she stands In this free and noble land. Her beaming face turned toward the sky And on her dear form you can always rely. Since the eleven teachers are hard to des- cribe I will put them all here side by side. There are some big. little, old. and small So some day come by and have a peep at them all. In the Senior Class we don’t have many I guess there’s no more than twenty. But just between every one of us There are sure enough to make a fuss. On some things the class just don’t agree But you shouldn’t expect them to, you see. They all don't have Effie Hollingsworth’s brains. Which on them sometimes brings many pains. Vre suppose La Verne's most beautiful curls Matches her graceful little whirls She makes, while playing with Nellie, Who is another graceful young lady. When you look. peep, walk, or ride You will see Cleo with Evie Brown by her side. They are happy, peaceful, and gay Like two little birds on a Summer day. Here comes Ophelia with a book. Why this? We must all take a look! Of course we don’t believe she will study. Oh. No! She is only on the look for Helen, her buddy. When.ver you look, you’ll always see Waiting in the library, there’ll be One little girl, Evie Lusk. You know? Yes, Jack will be there in a minute or so. There is one girl who has lots of pride. This one is Miss Canola Whiteside; Who is a very good sport. We are all sure She leads a life that is sweet and pure. Now there is Miss Opal’s dignified stare. Which make her and Edna a noticable pair. As slowly down the hall they go. We know. Edna is looking for a beau. I know we all envy Rubye’s beautiful eyes; When you look at them they are as blue as the sky. Now since Vera is new in our class, We don’t know. Better look into the glass. If Eugene could at all play a fiddle Like bashful Fletcher can whistle, Our cass would have such good musicians I’m afraid we’d have to call a physician ( ?) Jack is our assistant basketball referee— Watch out. Mr. Arnold Cobb, just wait and see. Oh. here comes our own Curtis King. It is he, I know, because he can sing. Is Curtis Hall such a dignified type? Will Hoyt Wblls. we wonder, ever English like? These questions we cannot answer yet. But we will some day—you can bet. Now since Loyce is so very strong and tall I will put him almost last of all; Except for another, this is Arvel Brown. You can see him if you’ll only look around. Now. Classmates, we’ll have to say good- bye. As in our many fortunes we must try To do the things instilled in us here. That we hold to be so dear. So farewell now, dear Alma Mater. The time has come when we must part. May we stand for right as we’ve always stood. So that our lives may be pure and good. Helen Wells. Page 25 JUNIOR CLASS President .... Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Reporter Sponsor . . . Berdine Brown . . Hazel Upshaw . . Sarah Newman . . Calvin Cobb Mr. H. D. Nelson NAME CLASS ROLL NICKNAME FUTURE Albea, Harvey “Limber” Lawyer Amberson, Willie Mae “Grandma” Farmer’s Wife Borden, Hugh “Chick” Baseball Player Brown, Berdine • “B. D.” Folly Dancer Brown, Ellen “Jottie” Housewife Cobb, Calvin “Cobb” Iceman Coleman, Chalmas “Cham” Preacher Harris, Doyle “Man” Farmer Harris, Helen “Nub” Beauty Operator Hyatt, Lamar “Cooter” Basket Ball Player Johnson, Roscoe “Tater” Aviator Morgan, Mary “Runt” School Teacher Morgan, Morris “Jack” Musician Newman, Sarah “Fatty” Movie Star Ross, Hilda “Slim” Lover Salmon, George “Fish” Actor Upshaw, Hazel “Bake” Fortune Teller Upshaw, Mildred “Milk” Show Girl “Not at the top but still climbing.” Colors . Rose and Silver Flower • • • . . Rose Page 26 WHO’S WHO IN SENIOR-II Prettiest Girl Most Handsome Boy Cutest Girl Cutest Boy Neatest Girl Neatest Boy Most Popular Girl Most Popular Boy Best Girl Athlete Best Boy Athlete Best Girl Sport Best Boy Sport Most Conceited Girl Most Conceited Boy Most Dignified Girl Most Dignified Boy . Best Girl Scholar Best Boy Scholar Wittiest Girl Wittiest Boy Biggest Girl Eater Biggest Boy Eater Girl Flirt Boy Flirt Quietest Girl Quietest Boy Most Dependable Girl Most Dependable Boy Most Lovable Girl Most Lovable Boy Berdine Brown Morris Morgan Willie Mae Amberson Doyle Harris Helen Harris Roscoe Johnson Mildred Upshaw Hugh Borden Willie Mae Amberson Lamar Hyatt Hilda Ross Harvey Albea Helen Harris George Salmon Helen Harris George Salmon Mildred Upshaw Harvey Albea Mildred Upshaw Calvin Cobb Sarah Newman Roscoe Johnson Mary Morgan Calvin Cobb Ellen Brown George Salmon Hazel Upshaw Lamar Hyatt Sarah Newman Chalmas Coleman A TOAST TO THE JUNIORS Here’s to tha Juniors, a group of shining boys and girls. You have brightened our days at dear old White Plains and have helped us to enjoy and realize the worth of work and play. May you enjoy your senior days of “Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic.” --The Seniors. Page 27 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President .... Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Sponsor CLASS Barnwell, Marlin Bussey, Lucille Chapman, Bill Erwin, Junior Esters, Orblee Harris, Willie Ann Henderson, Forney . Owen McWhorter . Garvis McWhorter . Grace King A. B. Garmon ROLL Houck, Robert King, Grace McWhorter. Garvis McWhorter, Owen Smith, Pauline Upchurch, Mitchell Watson, Annie “All for one and one for all.” Colors........................................Purple and Gold Flower..............................Rose Page 28 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President.....................................Willie Mae Busby Vice-President............................Eunice Greene Secretary . . . Edna Frances Patrick Historian . . Thelma Amberson Reporter . John Brannon, Jr. Sponsor . H. D. Nelson Amberson, Thelma Austin, Norris Barnwell, Odell Boozer, Clay Boozer, Irene Bouchillon, Willis Brannon, John, Jr, Brown, Nellie Maude Busby. Willie Mae Bussy, Christine Cheatwood, Carol Cobb, George, Jr. Cobb, Euna Lee Cobb, Tom Davis, Ophelia CLASS ROLL “We work for it.” Greene, Eunice Houck, James Martin, Dalma Messer, Ned Osborn, Walter Patrick, Edna Frances Pope, Hollis Roberts, Jewett Ross, Edwin Scott, Virginia Snider, Audra Vaughan, Mary Ellen Vaughan, Willard Watson, Blanche Wheeler, Floyce Colors........................Pink and White Flower........................Carnation Page 29 EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Sponsor Acker, Ellis Jr. Albea, Albert Borden, Edna Brimer, Lillian Burns, Major Busby, Joe Winette Chandler, Edward Chapman, Amon Clay, Minnie Lee Cobb, Lawrence Cobb, Marvin Galloway, Dorothy Harris, Edward Harris, Elna Harris, Norris Holley, Edward “Together Colors Flower ....................Carr Whiteside ....................Elna Harris . . . . Ruth Upchurch . . . A. A. Hamric CLASS ROLL Holley, John Jordon, Edna Jorbon, Viola McClain, Howard Meeks, Dorothy Mercer, Betty Jane Molan, Theo Mullins, Paul Murray, Leonard Robertson, Eloise Ross, Ina Ruth Smith, Herman Stephens, Rudolph Swafford, L. C. Upchurch, Ruth Whiteside, Carr we smile; divided we frown.” .......................Pink and Green . . . . Pink Rose Page 30 ■ SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS President........................................ Buster Morgan Vice-President........................Launa Johnson Secretary........................Sue Hinton Sponsor . . Mrs. H. D. Nelson CLASS ROLL Albea, John Morgan, Buster Bain, Sallie Murphy, Byron Brooks, James Murray, Joe Brooks, Rudolph Newman, Doris Brown, Andrew Parker, Asberry Cobb, Doris Parker, Fostelle Cobb, Eston Pettus, Lenward Cobb, Marvin Snider, Lottie Hinton, Sue Trammell, Glen Howell, Joyce Trammell, Norris Johnson, Launa Vaughn, Toye Jordon, James Ward, Frank McDonald, Eugene Wells, Calvin McWhorter Edsel Messer, Nell Wheeler, Josephine “A live wire never gets stepped on” Colors . . . . Blue and Gold Athletics Athletics are more meaningful than ever before. A long time ago people did not believe in athletics. In the early public school there was no organized play. At recess and noon periods the children were left to shift for themselves. They did not have to play on the school campus and sometimes the larger ones would leave. Since there was no play supervision many fights and much ill feeling resulted. The cooperative spirit which is so essential to good sportsmanship and citizenship was not developed. Page 32 THE ATHLETICS Athletics -GIRLS jgressive schools today every child 1 . an oppor- tunity 10 engage in supervised play. A student is allo wed to develop skill, at many games, which makes his activities more interesting. We play many group games, in eaeh of these? the success of the team depends on the work of each individual. In playing different games each student has the opportunity to play the game he likes best. The spirit of unselfish cooperation is developed as skill is acquired. A play day for the Junior and Senior girls was held at Jacksonville on October 23, 1937. The Seniors who participated were: Nellie Austin, Eunice Greene, Helen Harris, and LaVerne Whiteside. The Juniors who participated were: Elma Harris, Joyce Howell, Eloise Robertson, and Ruth Brooks. A volley ball play day for the Junior and Senior girls of Calhoun County was held in Anniston on October 30, 1937. The Seniors who participated were: Nellie Austin, Canola Whiteside, Eunice Greene, Grace King, LaVerne Whiteside and Mildred Upshaw. The Juniors who participated were: Edna Borden, Nell Messer, and Eloise Robertson. On Friday November 2, 1937 the girls volley ball team from Anniston played the White Plains girls at White Plains. The girls who played were; W'illie Mae Amberson, Eunice Greene, Nellie Austin, Effie Hollingsworth, Helen Harris Mildred Upshaw, Grace King, LaVerne Whiteside, Evie Lusk, and Annie Watson. Page 34 OUR TEAM Eunice Greene Mildred Upshaw Willie Mae Amberson LaVerne Whiteside Nellie Austin Evie Lusk Effie Hollingsworth Canola Whiteside Hazel Upshaw Helen Harris Grace King Annie Watson Page 35 Athletics BOYS Tv 3 boy’s intramural athletic program has 1 cn develop- ing and improving since the school was accredited in 1929. We believe that the present program gives every boy an oppor- tunity to engage in sports that suits his capabilities. The objectives of all games are to give each participant a sense of fair play, a spirit of whole- hearted cooperation, and a keen feeling of the value of using good sportsmanship at all times. Basketball is the leading inter-scholastic game. Our team has won more games in former years, than they did this year, but the boys were much smaller and younger than those on the average team. The team leaves an enviable record of hard and persistent fighting in every game. In this county, opposition was tough this year. But the only serious defeat came at the hands of Oxford, the District Champions of last year. We were able to tally 13 points to An- niston’s 16 in the opening game. The strong Jacksonville team won their two games by narrow margin, while we split with Alexandria. In outside county frays, we won two from Spring Garden and split two with Lincoln. This year gives us something new in competitive sports. The Calhoun County Soft Ball League composed of eight teams, is creating a great deal of interest and bids fair to be an annual affair. Coach A. A. Hamric Captain LINE-UP Jack Watson Alternate Captain . Eugene Williamon Manager . . Morris Morgan Forwards: Eugene Williamon Arnold Cobb Lamar Hyatt Center: Mitchell Upchurch Guards: Jack Watson Curtis King Garvis McWhorter Robert Houck Activities Lem : age «riba® srifaewte toere firs: saroaei abarv -mare no sarfk uMaepe a amrimes; 5® aefanl baerae -Jbe iukcut fi 'i be- I fxv i® l Tii®g abas®. Tb r snack diasel}?' 4® abar anasSes. Ctonr cnhZ'i. znjnnzs. arbc' lav Mafia?-_ itihikiik dbe sckw o fe barav baas '. roac i®M5 a pusy bcoae ittataase to? bwna rcrrD s ami ancaB • rgx:zmzi:c . Iba? itftimk me aunzhi gnu anraentr hgr •ocet 4ww fe amfi snmfijr bswfks Hkv tibgr n� mp sbt W« tsifte® bear iban beats: of ibair B af Ifeart SctsQar ams jgggimr maorbas- TTbf spieiEaer tce:A . toscv a aeaKouc (Swraiea touh® pr’ean tarintnxig qi ’. THE ACTIVITIES hj ? 39 moo li-ODir Our Activities Our school has numerous activities which a 1 on throug’ year. The athletics, dramatic clul ana other organizations constitute the outside activities. The most enthusiastic organizations of our school are the two societies. The entire high school body is divided into two groups. One group is called the Bennett Society and the other the Lincoln Society. Each pupil has an opportunity to partici- pate. The main purpose of these societies is to promote better leadership among the pupils and to improve public speaking. Our Boy Scout troop, under the capable leadership of A. A. Hamric, is a peppy organization. The boys practice their motto, “Be Prepared’’, on all occasions, and they are truly pre- pared to meet any emergency in a calm sensible manner at all times. All notice their politeness and true sportsmanship. The vocational boys are in an organization known as the F. F. A. or Future Farmers of America, under the leadership of J. C. McClinton. The main object of this organization is to prepare the boys for better farmers. Other organizations are the 4-II clubs for boys and girls, and the F. H. A. or Future Homemakers of America for Home Economic girls. The singers of the school are organized into a glee club. Of course the object of a glee club is to promote better singing. Glee clubs also like to entertain audiences- Ours does! The by-word of the club is “Not Loud, but Heard.” Dramatics too, have become of great importance in our high school today. Without these organizations, the school as we know it, could not function. Outside activities not only help educate and train students but they make school more interesting. Page 40 F. F. A. Sponsor: Mr. J. C. McClinton OFFICERS Arnold Cobb Curtis Watson Roscoe Johnson Jack Watson Curtis Hall . . . President . Vice-President . Secretary Treasurer Reporter MEMBERS Albea, Harvey Austin, Norris Barnwell, Marlin Borden, Joel Borden, Hugh Boozer, Clay Brown, Arvel Cheatwood, Fletcher Cobb, Calvin Coleman, Chalmas Erwin, Truman, Jr. Harris, Doyle Hollingsworth, Loice Houck, James Houck, Robert Hyatt, Lamar King, Curtis McWhorter, Garvis McWhorter, Owen Morgan, Morris Messer, Ned Newman, Charles Osborne, Walter Smith, Ellis Upchurch, Mitchel Williamon, Eugene PURPOSE: “To Develop Rural and Agricultural Leadership.” Page 41 F. H. A. Sponsor: Mrs. Hoyed Chambers OFFICERS Sarah Newman Willie Mae Amberson Mildred Upshaw. Hilda Ross President Vice-President . Secretary Treasurer MEMBERS Amberson, Thelma Amberron, Willie Mae Barnwell, Odell Brown, Berdine Brown, Nellie Maude Cheat wood, Carol Green, Eunice Harris, Helen King, Grace Morgan, Mary Newman, Sarah Patrick, Edna Frances Ross, Hilda Scott, Virginia Smith, Pauline Upshaw, Hazel Upshaw, Mildred Watson, Annie Watson, Blanche Purpose: “To foster high ideals for homemaking.” Page 42 ETUDE CLUB Sponsor: Mrs. Ruth Butenschon OFFICERS Canola Whiteside Willie Mae Amberson LaVerne Whiteside . President Vice-President Secretary MEMBERS Amberson, Thelma Amberson, Willie Mae Austin, Nellie Greene, Eunice Hollingsworth. Effie King, Grace Roberts, Ophelia Smith, Pauline Upshaw, Hazel Upshaw, Mildred Watson, Blanche Wells, Helen Whiteside, Canola Whiteside, LaVerne PURPOSE: “The Etude Club organized this year, the purpose of it being to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of good music.” Page 43 Austin, Nellie Brown, Arvel Hall, Curtis Hollingsworth, Effie King, Curtis Lusk, Evie Newman, Ruby Newman, Sarah Roberts, Ophelia Watson, Jack Whiteside, Canola Whiteside, LaVerne Williamon, Eugene Purpose: “To instill greater interest in problems and activities of the business men and women of tomorrow.” Page 44 THE ADS B O 0 K F 1 V E Page 45 APPRECIATION The Plainsman Staff would appreciate the patronage of the public to the advertisers who have been instrumental in the publication of this edition of the Plainsman. HELP THEM- THEY HELPED US. 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