Yazoo City High School - Mingo Chito Yearbook (Yazoo City, MS)

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I am class day. Do you recall or remember at all those wonder- ful, wonderful years—1951-1963? I am memories . . . memories of a past you will never forget. A time in your life when the world seemed to be spinning just for you. When life was at its best and problems seemed furtherest from your thoughts. I am recognition . . . recognition of your efforts for twelve long years; years of work and play, smiles and tears. I recall times when you strove for the best and received it; when you looked for happiness and found it; when you worked at a task and tackled it . . . times when you accomplished heights of suc- cess and fame. For all these, I recognize you as the best class of YHS yet! I am farewell to a school where you have spent the finest days of your life . . . your high school years. I say goodbye, too, to all your underclassmen and faculty; yet I leave behind a part of you with your passing. I am prophecy of a life to come and further goals to reach; if only in fun some incentive may come from me. I am friendship; a binding friendship to the members of the class of '63. For you as a whole have worked through the years together; have fought and played; and have grown up as a class, and as sep- arate individuals. Finally I am classmates ... In years to come you will recall a long lost friendship merely from the fact that you were graduating classmates together in the year of 1963. Yes, you will recall those wonderful, wonderful years—1951-1963. John Holmes, President of the Senior Class of 1963, proudly delivered his welcome to parents, friends, and faculty. The Senior Class of '63 sits in state as entertainment, laughs and tears are pro- vided at their expense. This is their day and only by them is the real meaning felt. Class friendships abound as individual gifts are presented to each and every member of this class of one hundred and three.

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And the seniors rolled merrily on to New Orleans, Louisiana! The Seniors of 1963 showed their salesman- ship in earning money to journey to New Orleans for a glorious week-end. They started raising money back in the fall with the selling of Christ- mas cards. With the success of the card sale, the seniors tried their hand at selling magazines. Lat- er, Pride and Prejudice, the highlight of the money-making campaigns, was a big success and gave the seniors that last bit of money needed. On Friday morning. May 3, the seniors board- ed three buses and headed for the Crescent City. With as few stops as possible the pilgrims arrived at the Hotel DeSoto about noon and scrambled their way through the lobby of the hotel to the elevators. Everyone on? A war party ot excited Seniors began their memorable trip to New Orleans. WI Roll call again!! After checking into their rooms, then answer- ing roll call in the lobby, the class went on a walking tour, touring many of the important sites of New Orleans. They visited the famous Cabildo and the Royal Orleans. One interesting sight was the artists sketching pictures in Pirates' Alley. Old and new sights were seen, and the old buggy with the Negro driver was a tourist attraction en- joyed by many. The Senior Trip was a big suc- cess and will always be fondly remembered by the class of '63. 16

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Graduation ! Amid tears of joy and sorrow 103 seniors left Superintendent Fred W. Young, in his annual ad- dress challenged the Seniors to follow the road of knowledge on their way to success. He informed them that along life's road they would have many problems to face, but if they put their trust in God and used their talents to the best of their ability, they would achieve success. Senior band members performed for their last time playing The Lost Chord accompanied by the band. Commencement exercises over and eager seniors rushed to turn in their caps and gowns—they were ready for their night out. The choral ensemble sang America My Own as their last rendition to dear 'ole YHS.