Dedication
"For his unselfish devotion to his school and for his supreme sacrifice to his country, we, the Senior Class of 1953, dedicate this issue of the Sequoyah in memory of Lt. Malcolm Gibbs, who gave his life October 28, 1952 in Korea for the cause of freedom."
Senior officers were (L-R) secretary Mary Louise Flanagan, vice-president Wayne Cox, treasurer Dora Ann Alexander, and president Elliot Cramer.
The pride of SHS: band, majorettes, and tumblers.
The Drivers Training class included (L-R) Barbara Wofford, Betty Jean King, Sue Housh, Geneva Cargle, Peggy Palmer, Patsy Bean, Ann Wells, Lula Mae Cordel, (teacher) Kermit Maupin, Christine Woods, Marline Phillips, and Shirley Fletcher.
Girls learning to sew,...
... type,...
... and cook. (Betty Friedan was not on the faculty.)
Inside the gym, AKA "The Barn."
The Summerville High School Class of 1953.
Lamar Parker (standing, right) was coach of the Indians.
Cheerleaders were listed as (L-R) Alexander, Eleam, Flanagan, Kellett, Foster, Allmon, Hartline, and Morgan. Mascots were Thomason and Davison.
Majorettes.
The Band, directed by Mr. J.L. Brandon.
Who's
Who At SHS
Most Popular & Best-All-Round
Elliot Cramer
Dora Ann Alexander
Friendliest
Jim Culpepper
Patsy Bean
Most Dependable
Wayne Cox
Odessa Alexander
Most Courteous
Betty King
Bobby Groce
Best Dressed
Pasty Bean
Jack Anglin
Most Intelligent
Richard Harris
Odella Tucker
Most Athletic
Dora Ann Alexander
Johnny Green
Wittiest
Shirley Koonce
Jim Culpepper
Most Handsome
Raymond Elliott
Prettiest
Patsy Bean
Most Likely To Succeed
Thomas Dean
Odella Tucker
Farewell to the Class of '53!
Thanks to Jan and Joe Pullen for providing the 1953 Sequoyah yearbook.
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