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Alma Mater (Tune: Auld Lang Syne)

Verse I

Dear Charles Brown High, we’ll ne’er forget

We pledge our love to thee

The green and white we’ll ne’er neglect,

Through all eternity.

Chorus

To honor Charles Brown High Schoolmates

To honor Charles Brown High

We’ll always be devoted to

Our dear ole Charles Brown High.

Verse II

Through all the years, we loved thee best

Our faith in thee remains

To you we owe our happiness,

We’ll return to you again.

Repeat Chorus

History Of Charles H. Brown High School It was 1901 and the beginning of the 20th Century. What would this new century hold for Black Americans (called Colored at that time) in this area of Northern Louisiana? A new school was organized on what is now Main Street in Springhill, Louisiana. The school would be called Springhill School and Mr. George Hunter would be the teacher.

In 1937 another teacher joined Mr. Hunter and the school’s name was changed to the Rosenwald School. The school was moved to a site across the street from its current location at 804 4th Street Southwest, Springhill, Louisiana.

The year was 1948 and the new school year began with a new name Springhill Colored High School. Along with a new name came a newly constructed frame building which consisted of a gymnasium-auditorium, a library, and eight (8) classrooms. The former school (Rosenwald School) became the cafeteria. Mr. Charles Herbert Brown was assigned as principal with seven (7) faculty members and two (2) cafeteria operators (Mrs. Ever Lee Rhynes and Miss Floydia Robins) for a total of ten (10) staff members. There were 287 students covering grades 1-11. The school year duration was eight (8) months. It was during this school session that expansion and growth became tangible. Several purchases were made including a water fountain, stage curtains, basketball equipment, a stove for the cafeteria, a bookcase and flooring for the office. Shrubbery was planted on the lawn. Additionally, both water and gas lines were connected to the cafeteria. The school was progressing and all were filled with pride for the accomplishments during the 1948-49 school year.

September 8, 1949 was the date the 1949-1950 school year began with much anticipation. The previous year had been a stellar year and more of the same was expected. Mr. Charles H. Brown remained the principal. There were now nine (9) teachers. The two (2) cafeteria workers were new (Mrs. Ida Oliver and Mrs. Eula M. Willis). The school added another grade level, now the school covered grades 1-12. The student enrollment increased to 323 students. Again purchases were made to improve the school. The purchases included football equipment, a piano, and a Ditto machine. The library had a new magazine stand and a paper rack added. Home Economics was added to the curriculum. Springhill Colored High School was growing.

The new school year began on September 4, 1950. The student enrollment dropped slightly to 297 students. Mr. Charles H. Brown remained at the helm as the principal with nine (9) teachers. There were two (2) teacher trainees from Grambling College, Miss Mary Ella Morgan and Miss Gaye Olive Roberson. The cafeteria operators remained the same. The spring of that school year experienced many changes. On March 3, 1951, Mr. Charles H. Brown died. The faculty and students grieved the loss of their beloved principal. Mr. Condolee LaMourne Capers became the new principal on March 5, 1951. Mr. Joseph Braud replaced Mr. Capers in the Science and Mathematics Department. Mr. Roy Givens (coach) was inducted on October 23, 1950. Mr. Otis Moore (5th Grade teacher) replaced Coach Givens. In spite of the many changes and losses during the 1950-51 school year there were many memorable times. It was this year that the girls basketball team won the State Championship! Mrs. Irene Washington was their coach. Also, a

scholastic honorary society was organized. An electric bell system was installed throughout the school. The school purchased about $2, 000 worth of football equipment.

It was indeed “the worst of times and the best of times.”

The 1951-52 school year earmarked the separation of the school into elementary and high school. The elementary grades covered 1-6 (grade seven was omitted by alternation of grades) and grades 8-12 was considered high school. Mr. Condolee L. Capers remained as principal. The school now had eleven (11) teachers. There were two new teacher trainees from Grambling College (Mr. Felton Thomas Banks and Mrs. Juanita Wallace Moore). The school continued to prosper and more items were purchased: an electric clock, a filmstrip projector, and new tables for the library. Additionally, the girl’s dressing room in the gym was equipped, four elementary classrooms were painted, and equipment for the Industrial Arts classes were obtained. Mr. Banks, the 6th grade teacher, lead his class in a special project for the cafeteria. Their class purchased a larger stand-in type refrigerator. The true highlight of the 1951-52 school year, however, was the name change of the school. It was changed from Springhill Colored School to Charles H. Brown High School. This was the final name change to honor the life and contributions of its former principal, Mr. Charles H. Brown.

On August 29, 1952, the 1952-53 school year officially began. The fourteen (14) faculty members welcomed the 420 students with great expectations. The school maintained the two cafeteria workers. However, now there were six (6) school bus drivers to cover all of the areas (Cullen, Cotton Valley, Sarepta, Shongaloo, and Springhill) that comprised the newly renamed school. Mr. Albert Dennis was hired as coach and would serve admirably for many years in that capacity. The first yearbook was published. Finally, Mr. John T. Coleman was named the new principal of Brown High School at the end of that school year.

Mr. John T. Coleman remained principal for the 1953-54 school year which opened on September 8, 1953. Mr. Coleman would continue to be Principal of Brown High School for the next 16 years. The school continued to grow with 13 faculty members and 334 students. The cafeteria staff also added an additional staff member, Mrs. Doyleaner Green, as the Cafeteria Manager. Many exciting things happened this school year, as well. A Story piano, a clock and warm-up outfits for both the girls and boys basketball teams were purchased. A Public Address System was installed and the PTA upgraded a picture of Mr. Charles H. Brown to be hung in the library. Perhaps, the biggest bragging points for that year was that the boys basketball team won the Northern Regional tournament and were honored as #1 Prep Team by news leaders! The community was proud of Coach Al Dennis as well who was named “Coach of the Year” by Grambling College!

The 1954-55 school year opened on September 3, 1954. Mr. Coleman continued to lead the school as its principal. Thirteen (13) faculty members and three (3) cafeteria workers comprised the staff. There were 399 students enrolled. The Webster Parish School Board donated 200 chairs. Basketball suits were purchased. Many trophies were also won that year. The school facility expanded with an additional building. This building would house the Principal’s Office, the Teachers Lounge, three classrooms and a new cafeteria. Brown High School was continuing its growth and expansion.

On September 6, 1955 the new school year began. The number of faculty members remained the same. The Industrial Arts, teacher, Mr. Ira King, Jr., was transferred to Cotton Valley as an elementary school principal. He was replaced by Mr. George Smith. The Physical Education and Health teacher, Mrs. Mary Ella Morgan Autry was on leave for the first semester and was replaced by Miss Elouise Stone. The school bought reading and achievement tests to measure its students’ progress. Brown High School’s Athletic Department continued to excel and many awards, letters, and sweaters were achieved.

The 1956-57 school year opened on September 4, 1958. One additional faculty member was added making a total of fourteen (14). Mr. John T. Coleman was still at the helm as principal. The teacher trainee from Grambling College was Miss Thessalonia Banks. For the first time the school had a marching band. Brown High School broadcasted on a local radio station. The choir marched in the Homecoming Parade (that was a first!). Purchases for that year included playground equipment, a movie projector, a tape recorder and chart stands for the Music Department. The Home Economics Department added a Nechi sewing machine and an electric stove. Souvenir programs were published for the first time. There were a number of “Firsts” that year. On a more personal level, Mr. Coleman, the principal got married as well as Miss Specks, a popular Mathematics teacher, also became a newlywed.

On August 30, 1957, the new school year began. A new teacher was added to the faculty making it a total of 15 teachers. The student body increased to 519 students. The purchases for that year included a pick-up truck and band uniforms for students. The second Tiger yearbook was published. Mrs. Autry served as chairman of the Professional Committee. Most significantly that year the A-Frame building was torn down and a new brick building was built to replace it. Additionally, a football stadium was built behind the gym.

On August 30, 1958, the 1958-59 school year began with a bulging student population of now 538 students! Again the faculty increased. This time with an additional three (3) teachers for a total of 18 teachers. There were four (4) teacher trainees (Mrs. Doris Lane, Mrs. Spears, Mrs. Evvie Ruth Jordan and Mr. Bell) from Grambling College. Students moved into the newly constructed building. A high school banquet was held for the first time. Library furniture was received. The District Basketball Tournament was held at Brown. Brown High School now had a Baseball team playing in the park. The school continued to improve.

Nineteen (19) faculty member greeted the 537 students for the new school year (1959-60) on September 3, 1959. Mr. Coleman, the principal, proudly accepted several teacher trainees (Miss Gloria Taylor, Miss Eula Moore, Miss Ethel Foreman, Mr. George Johnson, Miss Lee, Miss Lura Davis, Mr. Roosevelt Taylor, and Mr. Davenport) from Grambling College. Several student delegates were sent to the Louisiana State Association of Student Councils. An Honors Day Program was held to affirm students’ academic achievement. Talent projects were initiated. A Negro History Week Club was organized. The third yearbook was published. Brown High continued to extend its outreach and students were growing and achieving in all areas of the school.

The 1960-61 school year opened on September 2, 1960. Both staff and student body continued to grow. Now there were 22 teachers who greeted the 569 students with great expectations. A

new school secretary, Miss Stella Davis, was added to the staff. For the first time a voting machine was used to count votes for Student Council election. The school was evaluated to show its improvement from the previous year. A fence was placed around the football field. The fourth Tiger Yearbook was published! The graduating class of 1961 was the largest so far with 55 graduates! On a more personal note Mrs. Faye Johnson became Mrs. Faye Thomas

Growth continued the following school year (1961-62) boasting a faculty of 23 teachers and a student body of 586 students on September 1, 1961 when the new school year began. There were three (3) Teacher Trainees from Grambling College who were Brown High School graduates: Miss Alma Tene Thomas, Miss Gloria McMurray, and Miss Margie Veal. The other Teacher Trainees were: Mr. Sydney Breaux, Miss Helen West, and Mr. Enoch Cross also from Grambling College. Students were involved in a wide variety of activities including a tour to Hot Springs, Arkansas as well as participation in the State Drama Festival. A band teacher was hired for the first time and the band received a Superior rating at the District Rally. There were also student winners on the State level at the LIALO. A Science Fair was held at Brown High School for its students. The first French class was taught on campus. Both First and Second place awards were won by students in Experimental French competition. Two students attended the State Association of Student Councils. Students participated in a national writing contest. The school now had a Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Quarles. The school was placed on the Approved List by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Yes! Charles H. Brown High School was improving in every way!

The 1962-63 school year opened on August 30, 1962. Twenty-one (21) faculty members warmly greeted the 575 students for this new year. The Teacher Trainees from Grambling College were: Miss Ruth Diaz, Mr. Kenneth Thomas, Miss Earlene Jones, and Mrs. Clara Bowie. Brown High continued to have great participation of its students in various activities including tours to Hot Springs, Arkansas, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Municipal Airport in Shreveport and the Weather Bureau. Mr. Coleman, the Principal, attended the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in order to gain further knowledge to better prepare students for college. Brown High had a winning streak in sports – football, basketball, and baseball. The Girls Basketball team went to the State’s Semi-finals. Basketball sweaters were purchased for them. The Baseball team won Second Place in the Zone Playoffs. Kathryn Ballard, a Brown High School graduate took and passed the Air Force Trainer test. The Graduating Class had two (2) salutatorians that year. It was another year of striving and getting better.

The twenty-four (24) faculty members greeted 578 students at the onset of the 1963-64 school year. The Teacher Trainees from Grambling College were: Miss Byrd, Miss Shirley Howard, Mr. William Howard, Mr. William Collier, Mr. Gradie Hoff, and Miss Betty Benton (a Brown High School graduate). Mr. Dock Riser, one of the school’s bus drivers, became the school’s first security guard. Typing classes were taught for the first time. The Athletic Department continued to thrive by starting a Track Team. The school won District championships in football and baseball that year. The First Athletic Award and Honors Day for an outstanding student athlete, Willie Jiles, was held. Both the choir and band attended the State Rally after winning awards on the Regional level. This class now attained the distinct honor of being the largest class of graduates (56). The class donated and outdoor bulletin board as its gift to the school.

The 1964-65 school year opened with twenty-seven (27) teachers and 623 registered students! Growth was evident! A new secretary, Miss Dorothy Ford, was hired for the school. The Teacher Trainees from Grambling College were Mrs. Tommie Stephens West, Miss Ora D. Jenkins, Miss Brenda Smith, Mr. Lawrence Washington, Mr. Kimble and Miss Clark. Mrs. June Turner was hired as a part-time Guidance Counselor. One of the bus drivers, Mr. Julius Moore, passed during this session. He was replaced by Mr. George Marshall, as the new bus driver. The very first Mother-Daughter and Father-son banquet was held. Both the Boys and Girls Basketball teams participated in the Zone LIALO. The choir and small groups (trios and quartets) competed on the State level at Southern University after having placed in the Regional competition. Shirley Monroe was the first Debutante from Brown High School to participate in the First Annual Debutante Ball in Webster Parish. The class of 1965 boasted several students with better than “B” averages to include Rose Wilson, Annie Frederick, Rosie Greenard, Keith Sullivan, and Emma Speech. The class of 1965 donated a spotlight to the school. For the first time a bond was floated specifically to improve Brown High School

The 1965-66 school year began with great excitement. The school now had a new football stadium with a seating capacity of 1500. The stadium was fenced in with a track field, light, a press box, two dressing rooms, showers, a concession stand, restrooms, and an enclosed ticket booth at the gate. A 4-foot fence was placed around the playing field, but an 8-foot fence enclosed the entire stadium. Brown High School defeated Webster High School for the first time (42-0). This was a year of newness and physical expansion for the school. The cafeteria was renovated and made longer. A new wing for the high school was being constructed. The library was also renovated. A movie projector and two (2) televisions were purchased. Adult education classes were now being taught. Two of the outstanding teachers, Mrs. Quarles and Miss McDuffie took a leave of absence to further their education by studying in California. Again the school mourned the death of one of its own, Mr. Hayes Phillips, one of the policemen/security guards. The theme for the Junior/Senior Prom was “Roses and Moonlight”. The junior class did an outstanding job of decorating the gym with this theme. The senior class motto was, “Investment in Knowledge Pays Dividends”. There were 64 graduates breaking the former record of most graduates at 55.

The 1966-67 school year began with 64 teachers and the excitement of having a new wing now added to the high school. The new wing would house a Typing classroom and office, a French Lab, a General Science and a Biology Lab, a Science lecture room, a Chemistry and Physics Lab, four (4) classrooms, restrooms and a large bookroom. The PTA purchased shrubbery for the lawn. Brown High was evaluated by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Committee. Brown High students were active and thriving academically, athletically, and socially. Three (3) new members were inducted into the National Honor Society. The football team became North Louisiana’s Runner-up Champions. Unfortunately, they were defeated by Richardson High School from Monroe, Louisiana. Five students spent eight (8) weeks at Grambling College during the summer in Upward Bound (a federally funded program). These students also met with other students from various high schools on Saturdays throughout the year. The students were: Mattie Green, Lois Kirk, Mozella Walker, Linda Wortham, and Alma Salter. A trip was given to the senior class in lieu of a prom by the junior class to “Six Flags Over Texas”. The seniors created and published a school newspaper for the first time. Several seniors became Delta Debutantes: Mary Ester Thomas, Alma Salter, Alma Williams,

Mary Nash, and Mattie Green. The class motto was, “We End to Begin.” The baccalaureate sermon was preached by Rev. L.C. Willis. The senior class gift to the school was a beautiful glass Trophy Case.

The 1967-68 school year began with 614 enrolled students along with thirty-three (33) faculty members. This school year would celebrate quite a few ‘Firsts”. An Awards Banquet was given for the first time. A “John T. Coleman Day” was celebrated for the first time. The Webster Parish Science Fair has was held at Brown High School for the first time. Mrs. Katie White was honored on Arbor Day by having a tree planted in her honor. This was a first, also. Several visitors/guests came to speak with students as part of the Guidance Program. Mr. Coleman’s picture was added to the library along with pictures of famous Negroes. The Neighborhood Youth Corps employed students to work on campus for the first time. Three (3) of our students participated in this program – Alma Salter, Mozella Walker, and Loyd Harris were library aids. A newspaper was published to summarize the major events of the school year. The class motto was, “I Came, I Saw, I Conquered”. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. George C. Jaggers of Bossier City, Louisiana. The commencement speaker was Rev. Thurston C. Callier of Minden, Louisiana.

The 1968-69 school year would prove to be the final full school term for Brown High School. The students did not know this when the school year initially started. Thirty-four (34) teachers warmly welcomed the 622 students of Brown High School. Miss Ruby Thomas was the secretary and yes…Mr. John T. Coleman was still the principal. It was an amazing year! The football team competed for the State Championship in high school football. Brown High School were state Runners-up! The breakfast and fitness program began. Many wonderful achievements were still happening at Brown High School. Many students competed in the LIALO rally which was held at Brown High School that year. Several of the students won coveted awards coming in first and second places. The library’s Card Catalog system was updated. A glass covered bulletin board was installed in the hallway, and intercom system was put into operation. Both Mr. Coleman and Mr. Doyle were selected by the WPEA as “Educators of the Year”. Mrs. Roby was the PTA President. The first PTA Founders Day was held at Brown High School. It was a good year.

The 1969-70 school year started with turmoil, anxiety, and anticipation. Brown High School would be closing its doors! This was a court mandate that schools could no longer be segregated by race or ethnicity. Mr. John T. Coleman was still the school’s Principal heading a faculty of 33 teachers. In spite of ALL that was going on, the students of Brown High School continued to excel. The boys and girls basketball teams became District Champions. Football players participated in Zone run-offs being defeated by Princeton High School. An elaborate awards banquet was sponsored as a final assembly for Brown High School students. Teachers were exchanged and Brown High School became Brown elementary serving grades 1-8. Brown High School with its many accomplishments closed its doors permanently as a high school. The date was February 5, 1970.

Transition in Education

During the 1960’s there was a district movement to enhance integration and to make it a reality. Meetings were held and studies were made to plan for this transitional period. Whereas, the most satisfying procedures could be utilized. Many forms of integration were attempted, such as, “freedom of choice”, which some students attempted but were not satisfied as time passed.

And then the “Real Day” arrived for the students of Brown High School to leave their “homeland school” and transfer to Springhill High School. It was a sad day for many students and some teachers, as well. Students wept openly with deep cries grieving the loss of their school and the “world they had known and loved.” Books and other teaching material were transferred from the Brown High School library to the Springhill High School library. Mr. Coleman, the Principal of Brown High School, escorted the high school student body to the “new” school where Donald Curry, the President of Brown High School Student Council, made the acceptance speech on February 5, 1970.

Donald Curry’s Acceptance Speech:

To the faculty and students of Springhill High School.

We appreciate the manner in which you are receiving us into your midst. We realize that these are difficult times for you just as they are for us.

When we made the choice to become a part of this school, it was with the knowledge that we have much to offer as well as much to gain.

We want the same things that you want, a quality education.

By working together, we can prove that quality is possible in a unitary system. You have shown us that you have the heart. Let us show you that we have the head.”

Charles H. Brown High School Graduation Class 1949

Realus Hill – Deceased


Class Motto: “I Came, I Saw, I Conquered”

Valedictorian: Faye Johnson-Thomas (D)

Salutatorian: Marcile Aikens

Class Members:

Dorothy Abbott Marcile Aikens Eula Davis (D) Esteree Eason (D) WeedieFlanigan (D) Lucy Grant (D) Faye E. Thomas (D) Flora Williams Ruby Williams (D)

D = Deceased


Jeanette Cheatom Lillie Davis (D) Allen Duncan (D) Della Pearl Ferguson (D) Centris Grigsby

D = Deceased


Class Motto: “The River of Effort Flows into the Sea of Success”

Eura Combs (D) Maxceen Hawthorne (D) Odis Jefferson (D) Ruby Jenkins (D) Dorothy Moore Cousby Pierce (D) Luther Robins Madie Pierce Fredonia Stovall J’Quilla Strong (D) Betty Sumlin Gloria Sykes Bonnie Thomas (D) Christene Thomas Ennistine T. Thompson (D) Dallas Todd, Jr. Eddie Dean Washington Jonathan Washington (D) Petrolia West

D = Deceased

Baccalaureate and Commencement Speakers: Rev. Fred Lee, Shreveport, Louisiana Mr. James Wilson Smith


Class Motto: “We Shall Ring the Bell of the Future with the Bell of the Past”

Theo Bradley (D) Queen Bradshaw (D) Rooselvelt Coleman (D) Christell Eason John Johnson (D) Clotiel Matthews Albert Moore Garnell Myles John Murphy (D) Ermaline Todd Claudell Walker Nettie Ferguson Emma Ree Sumlin(D)

D = Deceased

Baccalaureate Speaker: Rev. Stern

Commencement Speaker: Mr. M. M. Coleman


Class Motto: “Not Evening, But Dawn”

Eula B. Brantley (D) Carroll Carr (D) Mary I. Cooper Joe Ferguson Thomacy Grigsby Mollie Hudson (D) James Jackson (D) Mattie Johnson (D) Mary Kinsey Arlean Malone John B. Matthews Sam Mendenhall Sara B. Stewart (D) Joyce Stovall Willie J. Washington (D) Pidgie White

(D) = Deceased Baccalaureate Speaker: Rev. A. W. Grant

Commencement Speaker: Attorney Jesse Stone, Jr.


Class Motto: “No Victory Without Labor”

Joan Carter J.W. Dennis Accie Dennis (D) Stella M. Davis (D) J.T. Hawthorne Ruby Nell Jones (D) Dorothy Dell Johnson McDole Moore (D) Novella Willis Newton (D) Warren Randle Rosa Randle Marie Samuel Lola Mae Thomas Margene Veals (D) J.T. Watkins Lee West Willis Robert Willis

D = Deceased Baccalaureate Speaker: Rev. Julius Faulk

Commencement Speaker: Rev. Holiday


Class Motto: “To The Stars Through Difficulties”

Birdie Coleman (D) John C. Coleman Syble Hawthorne Dorothy Jean Jack Christene Jenkins Earl E. Jones (D) Ruby Nell Jones (D) James Markray (D) Mary Nell Taylor-McGhee Ivory Mendenhall Joe Lee Miles (D) Catherine Murphy (D) Shirley Jean Myles Dezzie Lee Norton Marshall C. Rhynes

D = Deceased

Jean Ester Rowe Catherine N. Stovall John Wayne Sumlin Lona B. Sykes Milton Taylor Ollie M. Thompson (D) Shirley J. Thompson Roger Earl Turner Todd J.T. Webb (D) Floyd Williams Lula Bell Williams Dorothy Williams (D) Dorothy Willis (D) Dorothy Mae Woods

Baccalaureate Speaker: Rev. G. C Wilson

Commencement Speaker: Mr. Leon W. Hayes


Class Motto: “No One Can Walk Backward into the Future”

Mary Helen Abbott R. D. Bankhead (D) C. L. Brantley (D) Annice Brittine-Howard Velma Coleman-Brown Willie Carter, Jr. (D) L. C. Duncan (D) Mozell (Lois) Ferguson Linda Lou Frost-Todd Helen L. Green-Gladney Cicil Green Ida V. Greenard Doris Harris-Steele Louise Henry Gerrie Holland Wade Jack (D) Alvin Jackson (D) Lorraine Jackson-Spillman Verda Lee W. Jefferson Leotis Jenkins Ura. T. Jenkins (D) Dorothy Dean Johnson

D = Deceased

Genolia Johnson-Ivory Tiny T. Lane John Henry Lee (D) Arthur Lee Lenora (D) Margie Gipson-Marks Curtis Miller Dorothy Oliver-Banks Bernice B. Overtine Izola Robins-Weard Emma J.B. Robinson Annie Bell Tyson Virginia Nell Rowe-Turner Mildred Rushing (D) Bernice Stewart Floydean M. White Martin Williams (D) Dorothy Williams (D) Ida Marie Willis Neal Lee Willis (D) Terether Curry-Willis Elvin Washington (D)


Class Motto: “The Secret of Success is Constancy to Purpose”

Dorothy Carter Hiltry Curry Joyce Grigsby Jack Frost (D) Ozzie Hawkins Betty Hawthorne Bobby Hawthorne Ozella Jenkins (D)

Bernice Lee Jimmie McConnell (D) Gloria McMurray Joe Malone Vadie Malone (D) Marjorie Oliver Roy Charles Smith Gene Autry Strong

Alma Tene Thomas Emma Jean Thomas George Shuba Ward (D) Floydean White Bernice Williams (D) Bobbie Linzie Williams Kazell Williams (D) Martell Willis

(D) = Deceased

Baccalaureate Speaker: Rev. Clyde Oliver

Commencement Speaker: Mr. Lee McDaniel


Class Motto: “We Do Our Best to Make the Best Better”

Valedictorian: Shirley F. Curry Salutatorian: Sarah M. Walker

Ester Brown Patricia Brown Freddy Carter (D) Willie James Coleman, Jr. Shirley Faye Curry Gene Autry Epps (D) Robert Ferguson Bettye Jo Garner Virginia Dale Green Melba Jean Grigsby Carrie Hawthorne (D) Jessie Hayes (D) Sammie Charles Hearon (D) Willean Hearon (D) Wanda Faye Jack Clara Jackson

Johnnie Jackson (D) Huey Dell Johnson (D) Shirley Johnson (D) Joel A. Levingston Jessie A. Lewis (D) Doris Jean Malone (D) Zebie Douglas Markray (D) Lethorn Mendenhall (D) Dorothy Oliver Oree Phillips Virginia Nadine Rushing (D) Corene (Polly) Simpson Leo Smoot (D) Charlie Stinson Jerry Wayne Stevenson (D) Evelyn Sumlin

Cleven Taylor Ennis Taylor (D) Elaine Tiner (D) Shirley Tyson Sarah M. Walker Bobby Collins Washington Luther Burl Washington Odell Washington Vernon James White (D) Willis Louis White Rosie Lee Williams Hollis Douglas Williams (D) Ivory Wilson (D) Alice Marie Woods (D) Sonny Yates (D)

(D) Deceased

Baccalaureate and Commencement Speaker: Mr. Henry Carpenter


Motto: “We End to Begin”

Bettye J. Benton-Rhynes Thurman Brown (D) James Ferguson Elvin Franklin, Jr. Louis J. Harris (D) Clara M. Jackson Annie M. Kendricks David Kendricks Arthur L. Lenora (D) Joseph Levingston Willie H. Phillips Henry Rhone, Jr. Isaac Rhone James C. Rhynes (D) Isaac Robinson (D) Johnny Salter (D) Joe Samuels Betty Scott-Davis Floyd Sullivan Nobie L. Taylor-Lawrence George H. Thomas (D) Peggy A. Thomas-Goodman Roychester Thomas Shirley J. Thompson-Dennis Carnell C. Todd Clyde Webb Arthur White (D) Frank White (D) Maxine White (D) Samuel White Charles Williams (D) Odis G. Williams Mae Gladys Yates-Reed

(D) = Deceased


Class Motto: “Flights to New Horizons”

Valedictorian: Verdell Green-Brooks Salutatorian: Lillie Doyer-Dawson

Roy Lee Aubrey Julia Faye Aubrey James Benton Lowrece Carter- Harris Allean Colbert Lillie Doyer-Dawson Lessie Flournoy-Felton Gloria Franklin (D) Mary Frost (D) Helen Graham (D) Gloria Green-Lenora James Roy Greene Verdell Green-Brooks Clyde Greenard Allean Hearon (D) Celestine Hudson Herbert Hunt Bernice Jacobs

Norma Jacobs Herbert Jacobs (D) Marsha Jenkins Lessie Lenora Bessie Manning Earnestine Manning Bobbie Martin-Troutman James Moore, Jr. (D) Billy McDaniel (D) Johnny R. McGhee (D) James McMurry (D) Annis Jean Myles-Sims Dorothy Nelson (D) Mary J. Oliver Syble Oliver Myrtle Pashcal (D) Annie Robinson Max Scroggins

Ora Lee Sidney (D) Loretta Simpson (D) Bobby Stells Jimmie Sumlin Robert Sumlin Bobbie Nell Thomas Thelbut Thomas Harvey Thompson (D) Robert Valentine Frank Ward (D) Deloris White-Curry Lela White-Sturges Johnny White (D) Maxine White (D) B.S. Willis (D) Margie N. Willis James Sullivan (D)

(D) = Deceased


Class Motto: “Where There is a Will, There is a Way”

Sharlene Aubrey Leonard Bailey David Beene (D) Eugene Brantley Icie Marie Coleman Margaret Jean Coleman Willie Louis Cornelious Ruth Lane Cornelious Billy Crawford (D) Henry Crawford Herbert Davis, Jr. (D) Roy Lee Deloach John Dennis (D) Tylon Ellis (D) Jeannie Marie Ferguson Jessie B. Fredrick (D) Ann Sheridan Hodge Jessie Hayes-White (D) Hattie Jackson(D)= Deceased

Josie Jackson Mae Helen Jackson Drake (D) Nolan Gene Jackson, Jr. Spencer Jiles (D) Roy Lee Jordon Hosea Levingston Dezzie Ree Manning Emma Jean Manning Booker McCoy Booker T. Mendenhall Beverly McGee Ruth H. Mendenhall Bessie Mae Morris Stella Louise Morris Lureen Nelams (D) Robert Patterson, Jr. Fannie Ruth Phillips Joyce Dean Robinson (D) Arseller Scott

Mary Lee Shaw Clarence Smith Frankie Smith Mary Lee Speech George Taylor Willie Ruth Thomas Betty Mae Todd Rosie Mae Tyson-Drew (D) Gloria Washington Thomas Ray Wess Floyd White (D) Johnny B. White Lloyd White Marvin White Naomi White Floyd Williams Bessie Willis

Baccalaureate Speaker: Rev. W.L. Brannon

Commencement Speaker: Mr. Ernest Miller


Class Motto: “Into the Future With Faith, Knowledge and Industry”

George Henry Aubrey Lukey Aubrey Maurice Bailey Catherine Ballard (D) Gracie Bankhead Bertha Brantley Punny Brittine Louise Brown Francile Brownlee (D) Margie Ree Carter Dorothy Clark (D) Paul Clayton Catherine Coleman (D) Jacob Coleman Gloria Ann Crow Emmett Doyer (D) Fred Dennis Lloyd Deloach (D) John Henry Edwards, Jr. Betty Epps-Amos (D)(D) = Deceased

Freddie Flournoy (D) Jimmie D. Fredrick Willie Douglas Fredrick Christine Frost-Jackson Addie Verl Gibert (D) Ora D. Green (D) Rubystene Green Teddy Joe Hawthorne Beverly Hendricks Mary Ann Lewis Tom Lewis, Jr. (D) Willie James Lowery (D) Jimmie Malone (D) Jimmie D. Markray (D) Willie McQuarters (D) Dorothy Moore McCoy Murphy, Jr. Eunice Oliver Curtis Mary Pace

Charles “Tump” Patterson ( Geneva Phillip-Markray Jimmie Lee Salter Jessie Ray Sanders (Amos) Tressie Scott (D) James Raymond Smith Fannie B. Stovall Troy Sullivan (D) Jimmie Thomas Tommie Ree Thomas James A. Underwood Kerlie Walker Dorothy Dell Wheeler John Ray White (D) Napoleon White Snyder Ray Williams (D) Athalean Williams (D) Nathaniel Wilson Gloria Windom (D)

Baccalaureate Speaker: Rev. Henderson Green

Commencement Speaker: Mr. Alphonse Jackson


Class Motto: “We Will Carry The Torch”

Valedictorian: Carolyn White DeLoach Salutatorian: Mildred Dudley

List of Class Members:

Ella B. Allen Carrie L. Aubrey Madgie Bailey Joyce Brantley Omeria Brantley Lueberta Browning Mary E. Clayton Edward J. Cooper Willie Cooper Donald Cranford Ernest L. DeLoach Bobby Dixon Milton Dixon Mildred Dudley Billy Ferguson Estella Ferguson Babe Flournoy Louise Flournoy Sammie L. Franklin Jimmy Frazier Frances George Emma Greenard Mary Grisby Rutha M. Grisby

Betty Hayes Angela Henry Charles Heron Lequilla Jackson Mae Dell Jackson Martin Jackson Grady Jacobs Helen Jacobs Melvin Jacobs Tony Jenkins Willie Jiles Donna Lowery Elijah Manning Troy Manning Walter Mills Dianne Myles Johnny R. Nash Charles Palmer Dorothy Pickens Autry Rabb Gertrude Riser Margie Riser Peggy Rogers Leroy Robinson

Dorothy Salter Harold Sanders Lillie Salsberry Troy Scoggins Nettie Shaw Doris Shelton Roy Smith Shirley Speech Willie Stutson Vergil Sullivan James Tate Eva Jane Tiner Rufus Walker Ida B. Ward Otis Washington J.D. West Carolyn White Gazella White J.C. White Jessie White Pearlie White J.C. Williams Louella Williams


Class Motto: “Followers Today, Leaders Tomorrow”

Robert Earl Brittine James Brown Linda Coleman Carolyn Crawford Sybil Doyer Betty Crow Jessye P. Epps Virginia Epps Eugene Flournoy (D) Annie Frederick Frances George David Lee Gipson (D) Willie Mae Gipson (D) Thomas Green Rosie L. Greenard Melvin Hawkins (D) Clariece Henry Dorothy A. Hudson Ernest Jackson, Jr. Willie Jackson

Allen Jiles, Jr. Roy Lee Kemp Alice Lee Essie Lewis Leonard (LC) Lewis Annie Dell Malone Linda Manning Curtis Markray James Martin (D) Lessie McDaniel Ernestine McDonald Savannah Mims (D) Archie Malone (D) Lula B. Morris (D) Shirley Monroe Mozell Odom (D) Linda Olive George Rankins Larry Robinson James Salter

Gladys Sanders (D) Emma Speech Alma Sullivan Keith Sullivan Eugene Taylor (D) Doris Thomas (D) Henry Wafer Amos Watkins Betty White George White (D) Jimmy W. White (D) Johnny White Larry White (D) Lonnie Williams Mary A. Williams Mary E. Williams George Willis, Jr. (D) Rosie B. Wilson Edith Wortham

(D) = Deceased

Baccalaureate Speaker: Rev. John S. Davis


Our Class Motto: “An Investment in Knowledge Pays Dividends”

Emma L. Aubrey Adell McDaniel Otis C. Bailey John I. Mendenhall Eva M. Brewer Darvin l. Miles Nellie G. Browder O. Jean Miles Precious Brownlee, Jr. Willie R. Murphy James E. Clayton Katie M. Myles David L. Coleman Leon B. Phillips James E. Cooper Billy E. Pickings Bertha L. Crow Rosie L. Prevo Verlean P. Daniels Maggie L. Ransom Alfreda M. Doyer Dorothy M. Riser Verda L. Ellis Annie I. Roberson Arthur L. Epps Arthur Roby, Jr. Ira D. Ferguson Benjamin J. Rodgers, Jr. Johnetta Fizer Charlie Rowe Loretta Fizer Robert Stutson Bammer J. Harris Barbara A. Thomas Thomas R. Harris Hazel D. Thomas Gary G. Henderson Ruth J. Thomas George W. Heron Arthur L. Walker James C. Heron William O. Walker Clyde L. Hughey Calvin L. White Nathan Jacobs James L. White Irish C. Jenkins Melvin L. White Mack A. Jones Bettye R. Williams Cotis Markray Doris J. Williams Tommy R. Mayes Wanda J. Wortham


Class Motto: “We End To Begin”

John Lee Allen Bennie R. Bolden Cherry Bradford Gary Lee Britt (D) Betty Brown Lorene Browning Slindell Cooper (D) Lindell Cooper Charley Cornelious (D) Wanda Coleman Larry Wayne Dennis (D) Oscar Eason (D) Geneva Edwards-Britt John L. Ellison (D) Dorothy Jean Epps Herbert Flournoy Archie B. Flournoy (D) Mattie E. Green Johnson Teresa Gipson Betty Grigsby (D) Jimmy Doyle Harris Loyd C. Harris Raydolfus Harris (D) Willie Hayes (D) Dallas Henderson, Jr. (D)D = Deceased

Evelyn Hendricks (D) Andrew Jackson (D) James A. Jacobs Patricia Jackson Patricia Jacobs-Standokes Allie F. Jiles-Bernard John S. Jiles (D) Robin Johnson Martha Kimble Cornell Layton (D) Pinkey Levingston Arthur Neal Lewis Calvin LewisLois Madox Jerry Lee Manning (D) Johnny R. Manning Terry Lee Manning Travis Manning Albert Lee Martin Charles Martin Velma Jean McCoy-Hill Barbara McMillian-Redding (D) Clifford Mills Mary Ann Nash-Valentine Fred Junie Neal

Jerry Palmer (D) Allie Faye Parish Lawrence Patterson Lana Faye Ransom (D) John C. Robinson (D) Troy Robinson Helen Robinson-Murphy Ethel Lee Roby-Harris Alton Ross Alma Jean Salter-Jones (D) Betty Sanders Willie James Smith Willie Smith, Jr. Earl Lee Spears L. T. Standokes Robert Stutson (D) Mary Thomas-Markray Jesse L. Thompson Roy Lee Valentine George Ward (D) Dewartha Joe White Roy Lee White (D) Ruth White (D) Alma Jean Williams-Draper Leola WilliamsDavis


Class Motto: “I Came, I Saw, I Conquered”

Valedictorian: John R. Thompson Salutatorian: Leona Doyer-Lee

Clara Aubrey (D) Reece Bailey Ralph Benton (D) Gary Britt (D) Billy Brown (D) Rose M. Browder Wardell Clayton Carolyn Cooper (D) Eula M. Crow James E. Davis Gail Dixon Leona Doyer-Lee (D) Doris Eason Ester Edwards (D) Wilma J. Germany Hilda Greenard-Harris Glennie Harris Barbara Jackson-Lowery (D) Teresa Jackson

Belinda Jefferson-Thomas (D) Dorothy Jenkins Felix Jennings Vickie Johnson-Shyne Carnell Layton (D) Barbara Markray-Mills Alfred McDaniel (D) Londell McDaniel Lena McDonald Mattie Bell McDonald Raymond McDonald Linda F. Nash Ray Dale Prevo (D) Billy Ray Oliver (D) Johnny Lee Robinson Joyce Ann Sanders Wallace Scott (D) Willie Shaw Russell Smith

Ocie B. Stewart Johnny Sullivan Robert Thomas John R. Thompson Willie C. Thompson Willie Glen Walton (D) Clementine Walker Mozella Walker Arthur West Arlester White Eva White (D) Ever Jean White-Oliver (D) Issac J. White Mildred White-Dave Billy C. Williams (D) David L. Williams Mattie R. Windom Linda F. Wortham-Haynes

(D) = Deceased

Baccalaureate Speaker: Rev. Grover Jaggers

Commencement Speaker: Rev. Thurston Callier, II


Class Motto: “Strive for the Top: The Bottom is Crowded”

Valedictorian: Mary Dell Shelton Salutatorian: Stephen Dennis

Rosie M. Beene Dianne Blackmon Gloria Blanks Maggie Blanks Minnie Brantley Johnny Brantley Georgia Mae Bridges *Jesse Frank Britt *Johnny R. Brittine Linda Sue Browder *Martha Crow Jo Ann Davis Charlene Davis Stephen Dennis Addie Dixon Jo Ann Eason *Christelle Eason Dorothea Ensley Minnie B. Evans Larry Ferguson Ruthie Mae Flournoy Louie Fredrick Ethel Greenard

Mary Harris Phillip Harris *Allen W. Henderson Helen F. Henry Steven Jackson *Larry Jenkins Larry Johnson Robin Johnson Jerry L. Jones *Betty Kemp Annie Kemp Alvin Lewis *Brenda Lott Emma Manning *Lois Manning Jesse Martin *Barbara Dell McCarty Ted McDaniel James McDole *Carl McDonald Freeman Mims Willie Myles *Jewel Parish

Teresa Reynolds Johnny Riser Juanita Roby Betty Rudd Deodis Sanders Mary Dell Shelton Katranker Slaughter Dora Smith Dorothy Smith Eddie R. Speech Charles Taylor Bernice Thomas Priscilla Thomas *Shirley Thomas Beverly Thompson *Betty J. Walton Willie Ward Glenda Washington James Washington Dorothy Watts Allie Mae White Jimmie White Maxine Williams

*Deceased

Baccalaureate and Commencement Speaker: Rev. Ludd Flanigan


Class Motto: “Separated by Law, Reunited by Love”

Thomas McDonald Willie Hoof Dianne Eason-Smith Vivian Flournoy-Taylor Donnell Harris Frances Smith-Washington Earnestine Frazier Catherine Browder-Martin Ronald McDaniel Beverly Hawkins-Pickings Mary Doyer George Thomas Lois Fredrick-Jennings Larry Ransom Yvonne Underwood-Holmes Doris Rankins-Harris Janice Markray-McDonald Jimmy Benton J. W. Brownlee Glenn Brantley Bessie Miller-Jennings Terry Minnifield Howard Guillory Donald Curry Roy Hawthorne Wilford Coleman Clarence Moore Kenneth Greenard Robert Bankhead Wesley Crawford J. C. Grisby Linda White-Owens Carrie Crow Mary Helen Bridges Margaret Ellison-Johnson Floyd Jackson Bruce Wortham Linda Salter Charles Ray Harris Roy Gipson David Gipson Velma Kingsby-Burt Cleveland Bolen Willie D. Bankhead Virginia Cain Annie T. Bankhead Billy C. Deloach Vester Ellison Johnnie Curry Sandra Johnson-Flemming Calvin McGraw Lee Jesse Heron Beverly G. Robinson-Ellis Ralston Roby Billy McGraw Lester Scott Mary Shine Ruth A. Sanders Perry Ross Fannie M. Cooksey Bernard Thomas Luther Phillips Bobby Washington Thomas J. White Christene Frazier Alice F. Kemp Charles Jack Leonard C. Williams Alice F. Brown Linda Brown Billy Manning Jessie Brantley Thomas Lee Knight Linda Bradley James Jake Lewis Ethel Taylor-Boyd Velma Mack


Earsie Bankhead Leslie Gates-Smith Dwayne Buggs Diane Brown Loraine Brown Sandra Washington Sandra Critton Marion Dixon-Bethune Margie Ransom Mary Jo White Gary Harris (D) Howard Glen Hoosier (D) Anthony Sims

Alice Joyce Bridges Wilma Jean Williams James Jacob Larry Thomas Willie Lee McDaniel James C. Walker Lee Irving Britt William Morris Roger Coleman Sandra Eason (D) Geraldine Moore (D)

Micheal Hendricks Charles McDaniel Larry Blanks Charles Gipson Neda Bailey Freddie Davis Dorothy Lewis Evelyn Presley Ida Mae Knight (D) James Beene (D) Ellis Lewis (D)


James Beene (D)

Elisha A. Bradley

Karen Elaine Brantley (D)

Nellie Jean Brantley

Wanda Gail Brantley

Wanda G. Brantley

Nellie Frances Bridges

Donald Ray Coleman

Doris L. Crow

Janice Marie Davis

Leslie Ann Gates

Billy Wayne Gipson

Lillie Faye Gipson

Bonnie Sue Grisby

John Wesley Grisby

Betty Hale

James Harris

Will D. Jones

Cynthia Lucille Martin

James McConnell

Janice Elaine McDaniel

Debra Yvonne Miles

Van Monroe

Donald Ray Morgan

Margie Nelams

Gloria Jean Oliver (D)

Johnny Ray Radford

Larry Reynolds

Charlie Ray Riser

Patricia Ann Rowe

Bennie Sanders

Gaylon Wayne Sanders (D)

Kilroy Scott

M. D. Scott

Barbara Stewart

Ralph Gerald Smith

Jacqueline Denise Sumlin

Linda Sue Thomas

Sharon Denise Underwood

Gloria Doris Washington

LaVerne Owen Webb

Mary Ann White

(D) = Deceased


Willie A. Allen

Marilyn J. Bailey (D)

Christene Baker

Anthony Brantley (D)

Gwendolyn Briggs

Glenda Brown (D)

Helen Browning

Charles Brownlee

Marilyn Charles

Vanessa Colbert

Linda Crow-Miles (D)

Cynthia F. Eason

Baby Ruth Ferguson

Arthur D. Flournoy

Caster Dale Fuller

Jessie Faye Gates (D)

Gerald Lynn Gladney

Earlene Glass

Arber James Glover

Eddie C. Hawthorne

Billy Jacobs (D)

Ronald Wayne Johnson

Barbara D. Jones (D)

Joe Ivory Jones

Kelvin McGraw

Loretta McGee

Charles Morris

Bettye Jean Myles

Vernon Nelams

James Rankins

Betty F. Smith

Billy R. Smith (D)

Carl Thomas

Clintell Thomas

Katherine Thompson

M. Virginia Tyson

Jerry Wayne Watts (D)

Curtis Webb, Jr.

Earnest West

M. C. West

Londell Williams

Vanessa Willis

Pasty Sue Williams

(D) = Deceased

Miss Brown High (Queens)

1948-49 Maceal Aikene

1949-50 Mada V. Pierce

1950-51 Centris Grigsby

1951-52 Marva Dean McClendon

1952-53 Dorothy Willis

1953-54 Emma Dean Thomas

1954-55 Margine Veals

1955-56 Mozell Odom

1956-57 Shirley Jean Thompson

1957-58 Gloria Jean Todd

1958-59 Clara Jackson

1959-60 Mae Gladys Yates

1960-61 Loretta Simpson

1961-62 Icie Marie Coleman

1962-63 Addie Verl Gilbert

1963-64 Mary Alice Williams

1964-65 Emma Speech

1965-66 Dorothy Riser

1966-67 Mattie E.Green

1967-68 Linda Nash

1968-69 Mary Dell Shelton

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