Parade Of Senior Class For 1941
A humorous class parade profile highlights the 1941 senior class led by the president. It teases individual students by nickname and trait, naming Havi land McDaniel, Garland Byrd, Eu genia Joiner, Virginia Jones, Sara Warks, Payne, Clay Bryan, Doris Hobbs, Virginia Hodges, Jack Fuller, Lorraine Clyatt, and concluding with Mrs. John Mims praising the event and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Jones
Sara Warks
Payne
Clay Bryan
Doris Hobbs
Sweetie Hobbs
Virginia Hodges
Jack Fuller
Cookie
Lorraine Clyatt
Senior Ambitions At R H S Well Class of May 27
On May 27 the senior class of R H S Well envisions opening to the world with hopes and ambitions. Names listed include Garland Byrd doctor and Hugh Byrd aviator among others such as Doris Hobbs secretary Virginia Hobbs grammarian and Haviland McDaniel journalist. The seniors express a wish to answer roll call with notable future roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Byrd
Hugh Byrd
Jack Fuller
Doris Hobbs
Virginia Hobbs
Dorothy Hinton
Virginia Hodges
Gougenia Joiner
Virginia Jones
Haviland McDaniel
Clay Bryan
Lorraine Clyatt
Eugenia Joiner
Hobbies Slang and Sports Among Senior Students
A list records after each student’s name their favored hobby sport and slang. Names include Clay Bryan Garland Byrd Hugh Byrd Lorraine Clyatt Jack Fuller Dorothy Hinton Virginia Hodges Doris Hobbs Virginia Hobbs Eugenia Joiner Virginia Jones Haviland McDaniel Elmer Nelson and Sarah Parks with varied recreation and sayings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Bryan
Devil
Tom Walker
Garland Byrd
Hugh Byrd
Lorraine Clyatt
Jack Fuller
Dorothy Hinton
Payne-easing
Virginia Hodges
Doris Hobbs
Virginia Hobbs
Eugenia Joiner
Chile
Virginia Jones
Haviland McDaniel
Virginia’ Hodges
Elmer Nelson
Senior Calendar Highlights Last Two Months
The Senior Class kept a full schedule with multiple parties and events from April through June. Read about parties hosted by Mrs. Adams Virginia Hobbs and others, the Mercer Pilgrimage Day, May Day at Georgia Southwestern, a cos tume party, treasure hunt, and the winding Commencement and graduation exercises plus a Jacksonville Beach trip as they bid farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Adams
Butler
Miona
Virginia Hobbs
Clay Bryan
Mercer
Georgia Southwestern
Lorraine Clyatt
Dorothy Hinton
Mrs. Williams
Virginia Hodges
Garland Byrd
Eugenia Joiner
Jacksonville Beach
Term as Editor of the R. H. S. Newscaster
Editor Clay Bryan reflects on a term of school journalism noting occasional slack from reporters and personal effort to provide important news. He praises loyal work, hopes readers enjoyed the articles, and invites continued student reporting next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auf Weidenschen
Clay Bryan
Reynolds High School Commencement Calendar 1941
The Reynolds High School calendar lists a May 25 baccalaureate sermon at 11 30 A M at the Methodist Church by Rev J D Smith. May 26 Grammar School Night at 9 00 P M in the high school auditorium. May 27 Graduation Exercises at 9 00 P M in the auditorium with a literary address by G W Gignilliat head of the English department at Wesleyan College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. D. Smith
Reynolds High School
Grammar School
G. W. Gignilliat
Wesleyan College
Reynolds High School 1940 41 Music Recital Report
The Reynolds High School held its 1940 41 commencement exercises opening with a music recital by Mrs KE P Hodges pupils in the high school auditorium on Thursday evening May 13. Compliments flowed as the performance was praised as the best recital yet at Reynolds High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds High School
KE. P. Hodges
High School
Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday by Rev J D Smith
Sunday at 11 30 E T the Baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev J D Smith. Attendance is expected to be fine as Brother Smith always brings a message of interest to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Smith
Brother Smith
Grammar School Night Program At 9 O'clock Monday
Grammar School hosts a varied evening program Monday at 9 with a 10 cent admission to aid Commencement expenses. First and Second Grades perform music and calisthenics, a costume dance for Grades Three and Four, a Glee Club showcase from Grades Five to Seven, and a mock trial titled Youth On Trial with lawyers and witnesses. Awards and certificates will be presented. Mrs John Mims is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mims
Grammar School
Glee Club
Ashburn
Federated Music Clubs of
Graduation Exercises Set For May 27 In High School
Graduation exercises proceed Tuesday evening May 27 at 9 in the high school auditorium. The program includes Senior Processional Invocation President's Address Class Salutatory Valedictory by Rev E H Dunn Haviland McDaniel Senior group chorus Come Where The Flowers Bloom and other items. Dr G W Gignilliat head English Dept Wesleyan College presents diplomas Historian Farewell Song and Recessional Sweetie Hobbs leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Hodges
Eugenia Joiner
G. W. Gignilliat
Wesleyan College
Historian
Seniors Rally to Earn Diplomas Despite Fees
A humorous reminiscence from a class addressing Mr Joiner, detailing clever tricks to seem dumb, winning honors, and the threat to withhold diplomas until fees are paid. The piece ends with a cheer asking seniors if they are happy.
Characterization of Our Superintendent Mr E H Joiner
A ninth grade student describes Mr E H Joiner as a strict teacher who does not pass pupils merely to pass. He emphasizes that school life and studies form character and future life and notes his graduates have a strong foundation for college education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Joiner
Joiner
Ann Howard Neisler
Reynolds High School Senior Class Sets Long-Standing Records
The Reynolds High School class, largest ever, boasts top honors including first in the State Spelling Contest, two first places in District Music Writing, and scholarships won by Eugenia Joiner. Virginia Hodges records high averages and multiple second places, with Garland Byrd and Elmer Nelson also winning contests. The school paper tops with senior Clay Bryan at the helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds High School
Williams
Virginia Hodges
Garand Byrd
Eugenia Joiner
Wesleyan College
Emory
Haviland McDaniel
U. D
Garland Byrd
Clay Bryan
Who's Who in B H S Senior Class 1940 41
A readable fragment lists senior class honors at B H S with multiple named students. Recurring honorees include Garland Byrd and Jack Fuller in several categories while Eugenia Joiner appears for intellect and outstanding traits. Some entries are incomplete or garbled.
Reynolds baseball team edge Butler Town and Butler High in high-scoring clash
On May 8 Reynolds faced Butler Town and Butler High in a tight game. Reynolds fell behind early due to errors but rallied with homers and sharp hits from Albert James Donald Whatley and Robert Rogers. Harley Riley allowed 17 runs as Reynolds lost 17 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds di
Butler Town
Butler Hi
Reynolds Boys
Albert James
Donald Whatley
Robert Rogers
Harley Riley
Reynolds
Senior Class History by Mrs. E J Williams
Mrs. E J Williams recalls Reynolds High seniors from first grade to graduation noting 14 graduates from an original 40, eight remain, yet the class earned top state spelling honors, district meet placements, a Wesleyan scholarship, and two Emory scholarships, while one member set a high average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Reynolds High School
Wesleyan College
Emory
E. J. Williams
Seniors Speak On Money Pressure And Graduation Plans
A satirical senior column riffs on money debt and graduation fears. It jokes about paying debts, dominance of money, and a funeral like march for graduation while naming a few local personalities. The tone is ironic and wry about youth and finances.
A Tribute To Our Teachers Honors Senior Class Helpers
The senior class expresses gratitude to teachers who aided them through success and failure. Listing educators by grade level, the tribute names Otis E. Ogburn, B. E. Flowers, Margaret Phillips, Susie E. Newsome, Eula Hammock, Martha M. Hicks, Irene Gregory, Lizzie Williams, S. G. Woodberry, James Ricks, and E. H. Joiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis E. Ogburn
B. E. Flowers
Margaret Phillips
Susie E. Newsome
Eula Hammock
Martha M. Hicks
Irene Gregory
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Ato
Rev
E. H. Dunn
Letanserenan
Sweetie” Hobbs
Paynes
Dorothy
Clay
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