I ^ Jequip or close— . 4£*U^L4L~S ^HPRSPAY, iQCTOBEr 24, 1 957 x — B Banks High 4 P.. tions. New high school to Mea I union i parents give j ing the bear Dr. Banks' name good fai. South East Lake High School "I DON'T FEEL the board Howarc ultimatum yesterday became L. Frazer as a matter of policy should nc. has L Provide proper facilities or Banks High School. name a school for anyone em­ the strike i close Banks High School. ployed by the board and ac­ Yesterday, a The Birmingham Board of This demand was heard by Education named it so—over tively engaged in work with up for a Little the protest of Dr. L. Frazer the schools," he said. the Howard ca the Birmingham Board of Edu­ it was 'withdraw Banks, superintendent of The South East Lake delega­ cation Friday. schools. tion, which included Mrs. W. A delegation of parents said The board yesterday at the K. Griffin, Principal Roy Shel- "We're much close, ever been," Archer sa the new South East Lake beginning of a special meet­ ton and Waller, then left and school is not equipped prop­ ing heard W. A. Waller, presi­ the board turned to other mat­ Items in contention dent of the new school's PTA, ters. wages, holidays, vacation; erly. say there was "a bit of urgen­ time pay and a five-day wt "We think this is a disgrace At the meeting's end, how­ Dry cleaning employes t cy" about naming the school. and we want something done "We want to name it for a ever. Board Member R. F. tracts are expected to be signe,. person who has done a dis­ Whitaker placed the matter shortly. , about it." said Sam Payne, tinguished job for the board before the board as a resolu­ DR. L. FRAZER BANKS delegation spokesman. "We of Education," he said. tion. . . . School bears name HONORE D—Dr L. East Lake Elementary School think the board would be fool­ The person he named was L. Mrs. Frank James, another Frazer Banks. ,• just across the street. ish to construct more new Waller said the PTA had Frazer Banks. board member, said, "They schools until present schools "I want you to know how need the name at South East taken a poll of the teachers, greatly I appreciate your want­ Lake." pupils, and parents of the school, are prope*rly equipped.'' Deaths • and that they had approved the ing to do this," Dr. Banks said. Board President T. R, Broom East Lake School "I don't know any honor I new name. T. R. BROOM, board presi­ said, "I respect Dr. Banks sen­ Jesse B. Whaley dent, said the .board "was at would appreciate more than timents. But in my opinion we Dr. Banks said he didn't think having a Birmingham school retired merchf schools ought to be named for loss for words" since it had are not going to have a school tried to supply -Banks High named after me. to equal this in a long time." living persons in the school sys­ Jesse E. Whaley Honors Dr. Banks tem, but the school board over­ with all facilities possible. Member J. L. Holcomb sug­ Warrior merchar ruled him and named the school Payne said the possibility MEVROLET - BUICK gested that the board "go residence in •" The South East Lake High after him anyway. I thai Banks High will not be ahead and do it over Dr. Thursday. School is now the Banks High accredited when its first class "\DILLAC Banks' protest." He is sur School, named after Dr. L. First Aid Jelly F<- graduates spurred , them to ters, Juar Frazer Banks, Birmingham come before the board. Service So the new school, still in school superintendent. the building stage but well dale an Hot Gre' Dr. L. Frazer Banks, super­ ">R CO. stocked with freshmen, now of Tr The Birmingham Board of Ed­ intendent of schools for whom bears the name L. Frazer Clar ucation changed the name of the the school was named, said he Banks High School. ha* school in a special meeting yes­ felt Banks High had gotten P terday. Quick, apply Morol' its fair share from the board. relieves, eases pa' "Today, if we had $1 million The name change was sug­ to stand on," Dr. Banks said. gested by W. A. Waller, presi­ skin as it speed "it would not move Banks dent of the school's PTA keep a jar of High closer to accreditation. group, and Roy Shelton, prin­ the kitcher cipal, along with Mrs. W. K. HE SAID HE felt the school Griffin. Regular j' would be accredited just as Get 2V soon as the time necessary for Mr. Waller said there was con­ OS ' qualification had lapsed. fusion between the South East Facilities for teaching phys­ Lake High School and the South ics and chemistry will be add­ ed when the students have ad­ vanced to the upper grades,J he said. The school has the freshmen class only this year. This class would be the first to graduate in May, 1961. Dr. Banks also said Banks High will probably get a li­ brary next year. THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS JUNE 27, 1958 /& -/^^t > J-Z •••• - New facilities and classes await Banks High students Expanded facilities and new man of the Southern Assn. ac- could elect to take home eco­ upper semesters, as students ham," he said. "Needed facili­ for accreditation by Alabama classes will await Banks High credition committee, has nomics, mechanical drawing, move into these semesters. ties, such as a larger library, and the Southern Assn. are students when they return to served as an unofficial adviser vocal music, art, band and Subjects offered will be those expanded lunchroom, an au­ completed." their million dollar school guiding Banks High toward orchestra, speech or physical requested and needed by the ditorium and additional class­ education. Chinese storekeepers h? this Steptenlber. accredition. students." room space, would be pro­ complete control over the n? In addition to 22 existing Students at Banks will "As money becomes avail­ vided." economic life of Madagasca classrooms, a new gymnasium, choose from major and minor "WHEN BANKS reopens in able, we expect to continue Dr. Banks said, "Judging by French-owned island of 'locker rooms, rest rooms, 11 subjects "taught by well-quali­ September, there will be work our plans to make Banks a progress already being made coast of Africa. Clove classrooms and two specially fied teachers, many with a designed for pupils up through four-year high s c h o o 1," he at Banks High there is every principal crop of designed science laboratories— master's degree," points out the fourth semester, along said. reason to believe the school and the Chinese sf one for chemistry and the oth­ Sellers Stough, assistant super­ with the addition of several "At present the most likely will continue its forward move­ barter food produc* er for physics—are being con­ intendent in charge of Bir­ new elective courses," Stough source of funds for future con­ ment and become a fully ac­ necessities for the structed at a total estimated mingham high schools. added. struction is from a bond issue, credited high school as the French exporters cost of $467,500. Classes offered include basic If demand is great enough, voted by citizens of Birming- full number of grades required buy from the C Some $17,500 in equipment recommended first and second typing and shorthand may be is expected to be placed in semester subjects of English, included in classes to be add­ the new addition, which will mathematics, history and civ­ ed. The present staff of 20 house third and fourth semes­ ics, science and three foreign teachers is to be increased to ter students. languages — French, Spanish 29, including a trained library- Dr. Frank Philpots, chair- and Latin. In addition, pupils English instructor, who will I ••• •'• 1 r-i rminm supervise a library already NO MONEY DO containing more than 2000 vol­ umes. Two new laboratory rooms being built will permit the addition of chemistry and phy­ sics by the time students are advanced enough for them. Some 11 classes in biology are to be offered in September. Banks last year boasted a band of more than 30 players. Rather than waiting to buy in­ struments from small fees charged band students, as oth­ er city high schools must do. ->ecr The Condition Of Banks was given seven band instruments. A piano for use > You Our in teaching choral music also •ions. No Obligation. was purchased. Other instruments were add­ ed through efforts of civic- our home this summer minded groups and more will have many different be purchased with band fees. Each member of the band now Replace your worn either uses a school instru­ sy budget terms. ment or has his own. EE WITH $4200 authorized by the Board of Education, the IMATES school began its fifst .year II be glad to with athletic equipment for about a 50-man football squad, < a complete a 20-man basketball team and if materials a 20-man track team. During ind mate- the coming school year a $2800 grant from the board will supply an additional 25 sets of football uniforms and equip­ DOWN ment for a 20-nian baseball 0 PAY team. This is well in line with athletic supplies provided to "B" team players in any city high school. Varsity sports will probably begin in the 1959-60 season, with proceeds from ticket sales helping to further equip the teams. In addition to the pres­ ent boys' physical education classes, facilities for girls' classes will be ready by Sep­ tember, with the opening of a new gymnasium. Instruction in sewing and clothes design is emphasized in first year home economics classes. Four sewing machines, proper furniture, irons and mirrors are among equipment now utilized by a trained home W economics teacher. Girls often model their own creations. Cooking and food prepara­ tion, usually offered to upper semester girls, is not yet avail­ able. FLEDGLING ART students learn to think creatively and experiment with many differ­ ent medias of art, providing OF them a good foundation for fu­ ture study. A complete cerai.-ic set-up includes a pottery wheel, kiln and glazing equipment. N What then does the future hold for Banks High? Dr. L. Frazer Banks, super­ intendent of Birmingham schools, has no doubt "Banks High will be able to meet pupils in science, mathematics and in other subjects of the 3i - U (U . S&zuuJiuZ-^ PAGE 12— BIRMINGHAM POST-HERALD —Tuesday, August 5, 1958 Schools Expand To Fill The Ever-Growing Need Steel, brick, concrete, glass— Jane C. Steiner, third grade and construction ingredients which Mrs. Marie B. Thomas, fifth mean increased school facilities grade. for the city's fastest growing Instructors to be added at area. Banks are: Birmingham's newest high Miss Martha Sue Boyd, mathe­ school, Bank High at 721 86th-st. matics and science; Mrs. Dean G s. is being expanded to handle Butler, physical education and third and fourth semester pupils. science; Mrs. Jewell H. Franklin, Work will be completed in the history; Mrs. Jean L. Hoffman late Fall. library and English; Mrs. Suz­ Across the street. South East anne S. Jackson, science. Lake Elementary has a brand Miss Nancy P. Moses, Latin new wing ready for school's and French; Miss Rebecca S opening on Sept. 3. Oliver, science; Miss Beverly- Ann West, hsitory and Spanish Included in the $175,000 and Miss Nancy Wilson, English. BANKS HIGH ADDITION—One of two wing additions to Banks High School project at the elementary in East Lake is shown nearing completion as workmen rush to have both additions The fledging high school is school are seven classrooms, a well on its way toward becom­ ready by late Fall. The school is being expanded to handle third and fourth se­ lunchroom and kitchen, gym­ ing a fully accredited institu­ mester pupils. nasium, heater and storage tion. Every requirement set by rooms and restroom facilities the Southern Association of . for boys and girls. Colleges and Secondary Sidewalks, planned for the Schools has been met so far school, probably won't be laid with the single exception that before the Fall term opens. Banks is not yet a four-year IVY BANKS AT BANKS—These Banks High students yesterday pitched in Banks High students will soon school. with the garden club mmebers in planting ivy on the banks around the school. It have two new wings housing 11 But you'll find a complet will be these students' responsibility to see that the ivy grows and is proprely classrooms, two large laboratory course of study in all basic lowe cared for. rooms, storage, heater and rest- semester subjects and a wid room facilities. range of electives includin; planned in September and Is In town played its first parade Principal Shelton says the A gymnasium building com­ home economics, mechanica only a part of a master plan to at Howard College homecom­ plans are to assemble a Navy plete with locker and storage drawing, vocal music, art, bam beautify the school located on a ing. jet fighter plane atop the rooms will provide space for an and orchestra, speech and phy. 38-acre-plot at 721 86th-st, s. - Everything at Banks is a big school building as a figure­ expanded physical education sical education. Typing an head of their progress. program for boys and girls. Planned by W. M. Avant of series of "firsts" for the students shorthand may be added this the Park and Recreation Board, and faculty. Something Shelton and his Warren, Knight & Davis are Fall. faculty also are proud of is the architects for both projects and the landscaping includes plant­ Recently they produced their "Banks High will be able to ing of English dogwood trees first student handbook and not football team, called "The Jets." NEW WING READY—South East Lake Elementary School now has a brand low bidder Henry W..Green was meet pupil needs in science, They are undefeated said Shel­ new wing ready for school opening, Sept. 3. It will add new classrooms, lunch­ awarded construction contracts and cedars. too far away, says Principal Roy mathematics and in other sub­ Nbout 700 students attend the Shelton, will be the first issue of ton. room and other facilities for both boys and girls. for both jobs. jects of the upper semesters, as Addition of instructional space students move into these semes­ school which opened in Septem­ the school paper. But right now the big deal Is means an increased faculty. To ters," believes Birmingham's su­ ber, 1957. To go along with the jet speed the ivy which the students have A be added at South East Lake perintendent of schools, Dr. L. program, the U. S. Navy in pledged to water and take care are: Frazer Banks. Last Saturday the school Memphis, is getting something of until they can say they really ' Hideaway band with the newest uniforms special for the school. have ivy banks at Banks. Mrs. Lera C. Blocker, third "Subjects offered will be those -!or and pretty Prin- grade; Mrs. Betty H. Freeman, required and needed by stu­ secluded Sunday sixth grade; Mrs. Frances L. dents," he added. Gordon, first grade; Mrs. Dine- Dr. Banks concludes that \ e princess tiza S. Minga, eighth grade, "judging by progress already be­ "national music and auditorium; Elmer E. ing made at Banks High there ^r re- Moree. seventh and eighth grade is every reason to believe the *e- and physical education; Miss school will continue its forward /£ $&7>&t*~&«

PAGE 14— BIRMINGHAM POST-HERALD — Monday, March 9, 1959 Dunce Cap Made Obsolete By Banks' Rocket Classes

BY ANN CROSS sary time and repetition of funda- marked John B. Pointer, general Scholastic failures are becoming mentals in their course of study science and chemistry teacher, as obsolete as the old-fashioned to give them a good foundation 'but we try to limit the number dunce cap at Banks High School, in the subject. These classes are of advanced classes each takes. where a new concept in education designed for students with spe­ In some cases where students launched with the school's opening cific problems in the course, were taking all three rocket in 1957 has proved successful. whether lack of elementary school courses it was discovered that Grouped according to ability in foundation, scholastic ability or they were spending too many the subjects of math, science and motivation. hours on lessons . . . some were English, students progress through It isn't unusual for a student studying until midnight." tri-level courses at paces which al­ to be in a "rocket" science or Mrs. Frances Taylor, who low each child to develop to his math course and a "glider" Eng teaches three levels of geometry, fullest extent. lish class, notes Principal Roy commented, "I try to make les­ Each student must decide, with Shelton. "The ability and inter­ sons in my rocket classes a,mat­ proper counsel and scholastic apti est of each student is individual, ter of quality rather than quan­ FOR ALL—All students benefit from special pro­ tude tests, whether he wishes to and we handle each case just that tity." jects in the advanced "rocket" classes at Banks High, "pilot" a rocket, jet or glider way ... we leave nothing to such as the geometrical figures designed by acceler­ (names designated to the various The system of tri-level classes chance." has "almost solved the discipline ated math students. Examining the figures which are class levels) in the courses of All students who complete the math, English and science. problem," according to Mrs. Sal- used to demonstrate problems in her "glider" classes required number of courses will lye R. Wilson, who is beginning are teacher Mrs. Frances Taylor (center) and two soph­ "Rocket" classes, designed for receive identical diplomas, • re­her 33rd year of teaching. the gifted or accelerated student, omore geometry students, James McPherson (left) and gardless of whether they take Without excess time to become cover the fundamentals of each glider, jet or rocket classes or Jerry Clements. subject swiftly, leaving additional bored the gifted student remains any combination of these classes. too busy to become a trouble­ time for special projects and dis­ Students who complete 12 to 16 cussions. maker, and the slower pupil need V t*l4ll(» rocket classes with an average of not become a show-off to hide his "Jet" classes, composed of av­ "B" or above will be recom­ feeling of inferiority. erage-ability students groups mended for an additional Honor move through the course of study Diploma, provided their conduct "Last year we felt pretty smart, at a normal rate with time for a character, leadership and service but now we feel terribly dumb," limited number of projects and are comparable to their scholastic commented Sophomore Ruth Wal­ / discussions. attainments. ker, honor roll student and past Post vice president of the Student Body, Meanwhile, students in "glider" "Most rocket material students whose rocket classes are now pro­ classes are receiving the neces are good in all subjects," re- viding a challenge which she, along with other outstanding schol­ ars in her class, might never re­ ceive in mixed-ability courses. Another rocket student, Joyce West, who has a straight "A average, says: "You have to study harder in rocket classes, but you don't lose interest in the subject.' Teachers of the tri-level classes find the system requires more work on their part, too, but the challenge presented by each group of students makes teacher's life more interesting . . . and a better teacher, as well. The program of tri-level courses is also in practice in other city high schools. According to Sellers Stough, assistant superintendent in charge of high schools, there were 51 honor classes and 19 slow- learner classes in operation in city high schools at the beginning of the 1958-59 school year. "We hope the program definite­ ly results in the tightening-up, broadening and enriching of the learning areas, not only of honor class pupils, but also of all our high school pupils," he added. Alabama principals attending the annual Alabama Education AT WORK — "Rocket" chemistry students, Bill Assn. meeting this week will have FIRST EDITION—Examining the first edition of Warren and Tom Ross watch as their chemistry teach­ an opportunity to visit and view Banks High's school newspaper, "Bank Notes," are er, John B. Pointer, demonstrates the solubility of the unique program and million- Jean Vaught (right), editor-in-chief, and Anita Townes, ammonia in water. Like other sophomore chemistry dollar campus when Banks High associate editor. students at Banks, these boys are approximately two plays host at a Principals' Break­ semesters ahead of the regular science programs . . . fast on Thursday. and are making equally good or better grades than Demonstration classes will be in session, including speech, band, Banks High'Bank Notes' juniors in the class. General science and chemistry glee club and journalism depart­ students are also taught to make such everyday pro­ ments. Dr. Frank Philpot of the ducts as toothpaste, soap, shoe polish, lipstick and State Dept. of Education will be Rolls From Presses face powder. in charge. The first edition of Banks High's She .is vice president of the school newspaper, "Bank Notes," Dramatics Club, a member of the rolled off the presses yesterday annual staff and was voted "Most and will be issued to students this Intellectual" in the Who's Who. morning. Anita plans to study science at Editor-in-chief of the publica­ the University of Alabama. tion is Jean Vaught, 16, sophomore Other members of the staff in­ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph clude: Bobbi Hunter, Janet Cook L. Vaught of 700 77th-wy, s. and Judy Powell, page editors: She is president of the Dra­ David Lassiter, sports editor: matics Club, sports editor of the Sherry Smith, news editor: Terry annual, a member of the Student Walkley, feature editor, and Mem­ Council and past marshal captain. ory Echols, club editor. Jean, who is secretary of the Gosco Junior Achievement Co., David Harris is business man­ plans to attend Auburn or the Uni­ ager, assisted by Harold Shannon. versity of Alabama, where she Heading the circulation depart­ will study for a career in social ment is Frank Scott, assisted by work. Martha Brannon and Carol Anders, Associate editor of the news­ Reporters are: Cecilia Burgess, paper is Sophomore Anita Townes, Ruth Walker, Charlene Tyler and 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A Pat Livingston. Advisor is Mrs. Townes of 8117 Ninth-av, s. Grace Waits. 'rogram planned— School officials coming here to visit Banks High BY LORINE ALEXANDER, News youth editor A school building as uniquely modern as any south of Indian- ' apo lis or north of Key West, Fla.-that's the way the plant of Banks Junior High School in East Lake is described by many

A PRECARIOUS PERCH — Banks High School 'students clean yellow paint from the nose of their recently-installed jet plane. Pranksters smeared paint on the plane only hours after it had been installed at the school. At Banks High- Vandals Smear School's Jet Plane Somebody added an extra emblazoned on the tail and nose to its steel platform. touch to Banks High School's section. As for future vandalism, Gann newly - installed jet airplane Guardsmen, students and said the area behind the plane yesterday. workmen from several local would be enclosed by a steel Banks Principal Joseph A. firms helped to secure the plane fence in the next few days. Gann reported that someone smeared yellow paint on the nose section of the plane less than 12 hours after the F-86D RFKs Watch O"' had been secured to a platform in front of the high school. Compete I" "I knew it was bound to hap­ WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 pen, but I didn't know it would whole family of Atty. P happen so soon," said Gann. F. Kennedy got up A squad of busy Banks stu­ early and spent Sr dents went to work on the craft ington Internatie as soon as word of the vandal­ They watched ism got around and soon had it dren show looking like new again. named Ath The plane, which was donated The Ke- to Banks by the 117th Tactical win any Reconnaissance Wing, Alabama classes Air, National Guard, was strip- seem' pec of engine, instruments, etc., K' to make it safe for mounting. loo' Banks' colors, scarlet and red K ar i Columbia blue have been f ttl * A, tpmXma JL~;?'~C>2- ' **&* -^x/_ w.

Banks High's Central Building rising The $567 000 central building at schedule, and will be completed in late Banks High school is rapidly rising in May. One unique feature of thp *™ .the Roebuck area. The contractor, F. R. struction is that it's Rofne or wSS Hoar & Son, says the project is right on Banks High is in session g hlle Wed .sday, Augi 'V^Tub •• tfW-^Ey* ' <^'-^ -Jft«-A= v £airii;myl?am Nruis Banks Jets face rebuilding Banks High School Jets, cepted, however. In addition, good, tackles Cecil Harper, Sam Oct. 5, Bessemer at among the leaders in Big Six he was one of the league's bet­ Burns and Terry Jones, guard mer, 7:30 p.m. high school the past two au­ ter punters, averaging 33.5 Frank Stiff and centers Tom Oct. 12, Ramsay, at Legi«n tumns, may be something else yards on 10 kicks. Lawson and Don Wright. Field, 7:30 p.m. this season. BANKS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Oct. 19, Shades Valley at At any rate, a glance at the GUARDS PHILIP MIKUL and Homewood, 7:30 p.m. 1962 Jet roster shows that Head Glenn Turner, Tackle Paige Sept. 14, Ensley, at Legion Coach George (Shorty) White Cutcliffe and End Hoot Jacks Field, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Lee High at Mont­ and his assistant coaches, Dew- head returnees in the line. Sept. 20, Phillips, at Legion gomery, 7:30 p.m. ell Crumpton, E. G. Taylor and Others due to return in the fore- Field, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Open. Albert Morton, face consider­ wall are all lighter tested as, Sept. 27, Sidney Lanier at Nov. 9, Woodlawn at Legion able rebuilding of Banks forces. ends Ken Wilder and Henry Ha- Montgomery, 7:30 p.m. Field, 7:30 p.m. Along with others in the city, the Jets opened fall grid practice today, readying for an eight- game run. In the Jet backfield, for ex­ ample, there is not a fullback (\)^VNJAHJULCUVVV». or halfback returning wbo ran the ball more than 10 times last season. Left halfback Rick Dennis ran the ball that many times — all of them against West End in picking up 60 yards. RIGHT HALF Larry Walker and fullbacks James Hardin and Rex Walker are the others who were but lightly used last fall. Rex ran seven times for 37 yards and took in five passes. Back O There is bright promise at quarterback, with Don Chamblis returning after sharing last sea­ Hand-? son's signal-calling with Lionel Smith. Chambliss was one of the iVew $650,000 Banks High building ready city's top accuracy passers, con­ A new student who'll be enrolling at Banks High here, was constructed while school was in session last necting on 11 of 20 throws for School come Sept. 4—Grover Williams—takes a good year. It contains an auditorium, eight classrooms, 165 yards. look at the handsome new $650,000 Central Building library, offices, lunchroom and kitchen, mechanical Four of his pegs were inter­ which is complete. Williams, a senior, is moving to room, rest rooms and storage rooms. Banks from Alexander City. The building, pictured

GEORGE WHITE \/@3) 7'/*~'6*. PAGE 20 — BIRMINGHAM POST-HERALD— Frifey, September Banks boosters seek 500 members fmmmmmmm Baim s IgJ The Banks High School Ath­ The committee chairmen call for a grasstex surface which Dewell Crumpton played a key letic Booster Club, headed by are: Membership, G. C. Stuc- will cost another $5,000. role in getting the track work to dedicate /Don West, is shooting for a min- key; fund raising, Ed Morris; done, according to West. uimum membership of 500 for entertainment, Byron Cham- "WE HAVE ALSO completed "We also need to reshape ^fthe 1962 school year. big addition bliss; track and field, Ed fencing the football field and and resod the football field Committees were set up last track," he said, "which cost us which will be costly," said A $650,000 addition to Banks Dudley; phone, Mrs. V. J. * week at an organizational meet­ 82,600. We had to borrow $1,500 West. High School will be dedicated in ing and as West put it, "We Mikul and corrrespondnce, to pay for that." West feels certain, however, ceremonies at 4 p.m. Sunday at 1 have our work cut out for us Mrs. John Glover. Earl Dudley, Eugene Atkinson. that Banks High Boosters will the school. ' this year". Officers of the Athletic Boos­ Principal Joe Gann and Coach pitch in and get the job done. Program participants include ter Club in addition to West, •. , Birmingham School Supt. Theo are Woody Headley, vice presi­ Wright, Supt. Emeritus Frazer dent and Sarah Krenkle, secre­ Banks, for whom the school was tary-treasurer. DEWBERRY DRU<" named, Mayor Arthur J. Hanes "•, and Commissioner J. T. Wag­ THE 12-MAN board of direc­ Think Twice . Quality goner. tors includes Miles Dutton, Eu­ Principal Joseph Gann said gene Atkinson, Clifford Camp, FREE DELIVERY CHA' , Banks, with the new addition, has Byron Chambliss. Earl Dudley, 45 classrooms, gymnasium and Andy Krenkle. Ed Morris. Don Two-Way Radio auditorium. Rogers, Floyd Smith, G. G. Stuc- Dispatched key Jr., M. G. Walker Jr. and Otis Wilder. Vehicles "We have just completed the first phase of the track which circles the football field," said RAY-0-V West. "Putting down a six inch FLASH' slag base topped by an inch v and a half asphalt surface cost us $5,000," he said, "and we still owe $2,000 on it." Heads Banks Boosters; West said that future plans NEW BANKS HIGH ADDITION READY—Con­ struction workers have put finishing touches on this new $650,000 central building at Banks High School, officials announced yesterday. The modern three-story structure will be dedicated Sunday afternoon. Banks Addition Dedication Set Dedication nf a new $650,000 modern in the city with its 26 by three-story central addition to 46-foot stage. Banks High School Sunday will The school administrator re­ highlight the opening nt the facili­ ported that the former cafeteria, ty's third year as a four-grade library and office areas had been senior high school. converted into five additional Ranks Principal Joseph A. Gann classrooms. said yesterday that dedication "We had about 1208 students ceremonies, scheduled to begin at enrolled here lasf year, graduated 4 p.m.. would feature Mayor Art 148 and this year set an all-time Hnes, City Commissioner J. T. record with some 1520 students • Waggoner and City Schools Supt. in four grades," Gann concluded. Dr. Theo Wright. Former Schools Supt. Dr. L. Frazer Banks, for _ whom the East Lake facility was named, will also be honored. He added that the new annex- would bring a total of 45 class­ rooms to the school plant in addi- HoTJ to new gymnasium, audi­ torium and cafeteria facilities. "The new band room is a tre­ mendous asset with plenty of stor­ age space for all equipment and seats behind the stage," Gann emphasized. He said the music moms had "greatly increased the spirit" of the school's 94-member marching band. Included in the new addition are fivq classrooms, two band rooms, a 97R-soal auditorim, a third floor library, two conference rooms, a large cafeteria and restrooms. Gain reported that the new auditorium was one of the most jstival Danish Mystery-Drama b f Scheduled For Banks High Miss Rebecca Jennings will sounds," said Miss Jennings. "In direct an adult play of Scandi-j Denmark I happened to see this navian authorship, "Anna Soh-j very same play presented to pie Hedvig." as a Festival of teen-agers as older children's Arts contribution Thursday and theater. Certainly this should be a change from the senseless Friday nights at Banks High. little dated situations that often School. . J This contemporary Danish ]pas s foreign school fare." mystery - drama, written by Kjeld Abell, also will be seen in a condensed version of ETV on Tuesday May 12 at 7 p.m. over Channels 10, 7, 2 and 26. Twenty - one seniors from Banks High School will be fea­ tured in this novel theatrical DEDICATION DAY SPEAKERS—Dozens of top school officials were on hand production. for the dedication of a modern new central addition to»Banks High School yes­ "Anna Sophie Hedvig" was terday. Shown (from left) are City Schools Supt. Dr. Theo Wright, Mayor Art seen in Denmark by Miss Jen­ Hanes, former City Schools Supt. Dr. L. Frazer Banks and Banks High Principal nings, who chose to direct it Joseph A. Gann. The new three-story facility was named for Dr. Banks. for Birmingham's Festival of Arts with its Scandinavia theme. ,. _ s !?•" "This is not as original as it Banks High Addition Is Dedicated Here COMMITTEE CHECKS BANKS HIGH SCHOOL PUBLICATION A Sunday afternoon crowd of more than 400 persons gathered . . . Hudson, Swindle, Gann, Mrs. Coulson in East Lake yesterday for dedication of a new $650,000 three-story central building at Banks High School. During the ceremony, Banks High Principal Joseph A. Gann formally dedicated the addition in honor of former City Schools Banks PTA to present school Supt. Dr. L. Frazer Banks. j ;— The central annex structure! man of the City School Board brings a total of some 45 class- when the building contract was rooms to the facility, first opened first let, promised the large au guidance manual Monday in September of 1957. dience that city schools would Speaking at the dedication, City never close for financial reasons. Over post-meeting cups of cof­ the Banks student and his par­ contains is strictly academic and Schools Supt. Dr. Theo Wright He praised the American edu­ fee last year a few Banks High ents the three courses of study is designed to guide a student said he hoped the light of service cationa^ l system for providing and School PTA members discussed he may pursue and the subjects through all four years of high at the enlarged school would never : , school, Swindle emphasized. preserving what he cal ed the a situation troubling each one of required to complete each one. them. Monday evening those At Monday night's PTA meet­ "TW h„n,r„„ c «. <•• J "highest degree of civilization the Each subject is described brief­ members will officially present ly and entrance requirements of ing, parents will hear a pro­ This building one of the finest wor!d has ever known „ the school with the fruit of their gram, "English—Banks High s nof imnoT, f "I" T?, W "0ur educational system is one major Alabama colleges are 1S of the ation discussions. School," presented by the Eng­ ™^2T^ f, a « 's Stalest assets." quoted. lish department and later tour hi 1™ ,h6H tudent,b°dy,,a"d the mayor continued, emphasizing The problem facing them and all other conscientious parents The information the booklet the classrooms. added ithat totalitaria" governments ! was that their childeren were Dr. Wright reported that the thrived in the face of mass igno- entering high school with no ranee. a ig SCh00l repreSe r ted Th idea what courses to take. Some Patty Farr becomes bride of f?nti; »vr!i ^ f . l l e dedication day crowd gave studied subjects unnecessary to $170?UP °r ]former ^ Sch™ls S^- Dr the courses they pursued. A few ' Mavor Sneaks Ik FfaZer BanljS a standinS ova" college bound students lacked James Olan Strickland III necessary entrance require­ SHEFFIELD, Nov. 17—First tanburg, S. C, Jere Stoke M^ as TSL. '*^jaa=Lg»-' - -•— ments. Methodist Church was the scene Macon, Ga., Lynn Page Dr. Banks, who said he was ex­ at 5:30 p.m. Saturday of the lumbus, Ga., Lt. Tho- ceedingly proud of the high school, PTA PRESIDENT Dwight wedding of Miss Patty Farr and of Savannah, Ga.. "•'ch Gets told applauding spectators that a Lyon asked C. V. Swindle, a Lt. James Olan Strickland III. nell and Trey Cr high school was not made of con­ parent cosiderably concerned, Dr. Henry J. Stokes, uncle of broke, Ga. crete along but of people. to head a committee to study the bridegroom, officiated. ; the problem. A recept "I am here with both humility ley Con' Their solution is found in the Parents of the couple are Mr. ^ Grant and pride," he continued while and Mrs. Thad Davis Farr, Mrs. cererr lighting the final dedication can- 26-page booklet which the com­ dle mittee has compiled, written and James O. Strickland Jr. of eel Foundation _-, Pembroke, Ga., and the late ^200 graduate- otner speakers included J. P. published. At the PTA meeting : at 6:30 Monday evening in the Mr. Strickland. a Tech. Troxell, president of the Birming- auditorium they will present Miss Carolyn Farr was ' •iuate-study nam Board of Education; Dwight L Lvon their "Curriculum and Guidance sister's maid of honor. P $15 mil- - - president of the Eastern Manual" to the school. maids were Misses Jurl' Area PTA; M. B. Scarbrough, n were Working with Swindle in pre­ land, sister of the t- from the State Building Authority: paring the manual were Mrs. and Shearer Shaw ••nnes- and Wade Shelton, president of 1. S. P. R. Coulson, O. S. Hudson, Ga. the Banks High School student formerly Banks boys' adviser THEY WOF "tor body. el, and now principal of Christian sheaths of ' Music for the dedication was school, and Banks Principal Jo­ with match provided by the Banks High Choir seph A. Gann. halo hatr which sang "We Thank Thee leaves Lord" and "America." THE MANUAL, very like a yello- college catalogue, explains to • r,r ony Weei The unique tones' ~oniy a now hit? m members from barber shop quartet can coax widely varying professions. from a song will be heard Appearing in the Banks show Saturday night as Birmingham will be the Singing Gentlemen, barber shoppers kick' off local chapter chorus, the Peach- "Harmony Week" at the Banks tree Chorus and Chord Crackers High School auditorium. Quartet from Atlanta, current "Harmony Week" is the 29th Dixie district champions. anniversary of the founding in Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets Tulsa, Okla., of the Society for will be available at the box the Preservation and Encour­ office. agement of Barber Shop Quar­ tet Singing in America. One of the newest branches of the 30,000-member society, the Birmingham chapter has been organized for about six months.

SEEING IS BELIEVING as Ann Conway goes through the paces on' the un-even parallel bars at the YMCA. Her outstanding work has earned her a zrTgriLtt^ OOl "^ Girl Counterpart •or »>••••-—- —- — &•'/*>' *°/ Contract Awarded 4^. W. (BILL) JONES ham system under a desegre­ To Namath Found BY JANEAN MANN K BY SARAH TEAGUE State University where she The Birmingham Board of gation plan handed down by *>anks senior A Birmingham lassie may hopes to work toward a de­ Education yesterday awarded the Fifth U. S. Circuit Court not have $400,000 and hasn't gree in physical education. a $72,980 contract to Brasfield of Appeals. She would then like to teach had as much publicity as the and Gorrie contractors for a The plan calls for a freedom University of Alabama's and in high school or do "Y" •^vins naval New York Jets' Joe Namath, work. new._athletic unit and an of choice as to schools the but she's had the same "foot­ Ann's practice includes addition to the existing physi­ students are to attend and ball knee" operation and for three hours of workouts a day cal education facilities at calls for a 30-day registration reserve salute the same reason as Namath Banks High School. date. Because of the late date at the Y, and around 45 C. W. (Bill) Jones, a Banks —so she could continue in The Brasfield bid was the of the judicial decision, Judge minutes of exercising to High School senior, has re­ sports. strengthen arm and stomach lowest, of seven submitted. Seybourn Lynne gave the ceived the Naval Reserve Petite 5-feet-one-inch Ann muscles, either at school or at Construction is expected to be Birmingham board about 15 Conway, who is a senior at home. Citizenship Award as the out­ completed within 150 days. days for the registration pe­ standing young citizen of Banks High School, had the THE OBJECT of the .routine In its annual meeting — by riod. famous knee operation in Jefferson County. , is to move from one bar to law set for the first meeting The Ford Motor Co. November so she could conti­ The award is presented another on an uneven level by in May — the board re-elected presented 25 original paint­ nue participating in her newly movements that include flips each year to a nominee from a found love of gymnastics—in Mrs. Sam Phelps as presi­ ings from the Ford Times to over bars at a very rapid school in Jefferson County particular the uneven parallel dent. Other officers named the board earlier this week, pace. Ann has competed in and is judged on grades, bars. meets in Albany, Ga., and include Robert Arthur, vice- Dr. Christian said. The paint­ Ann was introduced to the president; Dr. Raymond extra- curricular activities, Sylacauga and will enter ings will go on display in the moral character and leader­ art of gymnastics in March of another in Nashville this Christian, secretary, and B. Board of Education next ship, according to Fred Moss, '64 by her cheerleader sponsor month. R. Winstead, city finance di­ Mrs. Elizabeth Hatch. She week, he added. commander of the local unit The daughter of Mr. and, rector, treasurer. took the Banks High School of the Naval Reserve, who Mrs. Pat Conway Jr. of 874 S. The board unanimously pas­ cheerleaders to the YMCA to presented Jones with the 77th-wy, Ann has been select­ sed a resolution commending work out for cheerleading and Anti-Litter award. ?hile there Stan Burge, gym- ed to be a member of the the late Dr. Charles B. Glenn lastics director, introduced National Cheerleader Squad. for his services to the city I he girls to all pieces of This Summer she will teach in JONES, THE SON, of Mr. cheerleader workshops in school system. Glenn, who Contest * jymnastic apparatus and the died April 21, served as super­ Winners in the Bi and Mrs. Hubert D. Jones, »ug bit Ann. Miami and Oxford, Miss. Ann has been a cheerleader at intendent of the Birmingham Beautification Boa* 1328 Glenwood St., was given Mrs. Hatch took the girls Banks for three years and is system from 1921 to 1942. ter poster contes 'an engraved trophy for his down for a few more workouts head-cheerleader this year. announced yestr school and a plaque for his and pretty soon Ann was the In reading the resolution, One of the top two favorites school superintendent Ray­ They are: home. only one going. She worked Group I from the very beginning on chosen in the senior class, she mond Christian cited Glenn He is president of the the un-even parallel bars, was also selected as Miss for his "courageous and far- School, firs' student body at Banks, a enjoyed the trampoline and Citizenship girl by faculty reaching leadership." roll, seer member of the "B" Club, the even tried vaulting. vote. In Who's Who at Banks third. wrestling team, baseball she was voted "Best Ail- The board is making head­ It was during a vaulting way into the "monumental Group team, the Fellowship of Chris­ exhibition at Shades Valley Around" and is an avid mem­ Fairvif ber of the Pep Club and job" of preparing "freedom of tian Athletes, secretary of the High School two months later and Usher's Club, Chancellors, than Ann hurt her knee. At Archives Clufe. Her favorite choice" forms for distribution subject is English and she is to students Monday, Dr. Sand Banks Choir, Boys Assembly, the time, it appeared that her G knee wasn't damaged, so she Christian said. A Federal past president of the student continued working on the judge in Birmingham last Hr council, a member of the bars. MqpdaMonday ordered the Birming­ Banks board of directors, In September, she reinjured Math Club and a finalist in her knee and by November it the Magna Cum Laude Latin had not properly healed. She Award. finally underwent the opera­ tion to repair a torn cartilage Besides his extra-curricular and some ligament damage. activities, Jones is an A January came around and minus student. after long and hard exercis­ ing, Ann again started on the bars. ANN'S AMBITION is to work tip in competition and to compete in college. She has plans of entering a riational competition this year. Her work on the bars has obvious­ ly paid off as she now holds at least a $1,000 work scholarship from the YMCA. Ann will attend Howard College next Fall and work part-time at the Y. Her future plans in­ clude a transfer to Florida Sweet Adelines' Banks yearbook sponsors program March Birmingham's "Sweet Ade­ ter chorus will sing several first annual beauty pageant lines," the ladies' answer to numbers, including "If They S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., will present Could See Me Now" and "Get BankRonl-sr Higtr;„vh, School'c„i i>s- year­ TT ...... •*• ^—^ Holle, a local radio personali­ "An Album of Harmony" Me to the Church On Time." book ^^The Contrails" — is ty. March 9 at Banks High School Proceeds from the 8 p.m. sponsoring its first annual I Not too late i< March 9 show will go to help Judges for the contest will Auditorium."" "Miss Contrails Beauty The gala show of barber­ send the Birmingham Chapter be Mrs. Maggie Dix and Bill I stop measles to represent the city in the Pageant" Saturday at 8 p.m. shop quartet singing will fo­ Ozier of Actors Theater. Did your children regional chorus competition in in the school auditorium. cus on a huge open album, I the measles clinics?' with quartets, dancers and Miami May 10-11. Maybe you wonder why the 7 Miss Charlotte Holland, who If they did the/ other characters being Sweet Adelines, Inc. is an Ranks Yearbook is called I son County Health international, non-profit group is handling the contest, said VJ "brought to life" through the "The Contrails?" Banks, of 1 ment is giving ^^ album by special lighting of over 17,000 women whose 44 juniors and seniors have v course, is known as "The other chance ' j*" techniques. common goal is to "Harmo­ been competing for the honor Jets" and the smoke trail : protection ag? ^_ Guest singers will be the nize the World." for the last two weeks. The local chapter meets from a jet plane is a "con­ I gerous chityf y\ regional Sweet Adeline cham­ A spec- pions, the "Bron's Tones" each Monday night at 7:30 in They are being judged on trail." i clinic wil' \^ from Mobile. Also featured the Red Cross Building to their beauty, talent and per­ I from 9 ^T will be the "Southwinds" practice four-part harmony, sonality. Miss Holland said To add color to the pageant, : Harrisr S^j quartet, from the Birming­ barbershop style. Congenial "Miss Contrails" and the top the Ushers Club, directed by t Cente ham-Eastwood c h a pt e r of women between 16 and 60 are four alternates will be featur­ Bill Jenkins, will escort the Ar S . P . E .B. S. Q. S.A. Bonnie welcome. A musical back­ ed in the Banks Yearbook. ground is helpful but not ladies. 12 Anderson of Atlanta will be necessary. m emcee. The crowning of "Miss Con- THE BIRMINGHAM chap­ MASTER OF ceremonies trails" will provide the high- < for the contest will be Everett light of the pageant. ^"^^^mm^^^mfw^^^^**" Christianity makes difference for Banks High football team By Leonard Chamblee " I would not feel safe with­ the athletes a clear head, re­ Staff Writer out Jesus," Rutledge said. lieves tensions and lets them "Our wins are all credited to lay their problems on the line. Last year, when racial Him." Christ gives every team problems threatened Banks Most of the athletes at great ability, according to High School, two black foot­ Banks were saved when John Shaw, defensive end, ball players — aided by their Wales Goebel spoke at the and it is up to which team white fellow players — school in March, Rutledge gives the most as to who wins, j moved among the halls said, and Bobby Gardner of It's not a question of who God speaking a positive, calming Goebel's staff works actively likes the most, he said. Shaw word. with the team and coaches. said he has been told that he According to the Rev. Since that time, Rutledge has an excellent body and a Isaac B. McDonald, Ruhama said, It has been an "upward good bone structure and he Baptist Church pastor and thing," and he can see the ef­ feels these are gifts of God team chaplain, it was the fect on other students and and therefore he must use calming word of these Chris- fans of their witness. them for God's glory. "It is my duty to make the best of it Religious news Bob Grefseng, a lineback­ both physically and mental­ er, said football was his God ly," he said. tian football players to their until he participated in a Fel­ lowship of Christian Athletes Head coach Shorty White fellow students that made the said for a long time he believ­ difference. summer conference in North Carolina this year. He said ed that he could worry This year, Banks is on the enough and solve his prob­ Leadership in spiritual and sports activities is threshold of the mythical na­ the team has a prayer meet­ given to the Banks Jets by quarterback Jeff Rut­ ing each afternoon before a lems. He became a self-cen­ tional high school football tered coach who thought he ledge shown conferring on the sidelines during a championship and even more game and asks God to help them give their best—win or was pretty great. Football is game with Coach Shorty White. team members, plus all the important, he said, but he coaches, have given their lose. Even during a game, he said, a quick sharing of scrip­ made it something bigger lives in dedication to Christ. than it was. McDonald said there is no ture helps the team. pretense of going it alone, the "It's where we're going in athletes feel that God guides A former Texan, Greg the future," he said, and after them. Muse, a linebacker, credits death that is most important. his ability to keep up in the Winning the third straight Jeff Rutledge, one of the much faster realm of Banks state championship will be Education board most sought-after college football to his accepting great, White said, but he football prospects in the U. S., Christ. Muse said his football firmly believes if the team accepts bid on has been a Christian since he ability has improved since he does not win that will be was 10 but found out what it accepted Christ. God's will. was really all about after he "It's nothing I've done," he Team members , he said, Banks High job^ came to Banks. said. Prayer, he said, gives must not only give 100 per The Birmingham Board of Education cent all the time but they accepted a $67,771 bid Monday from P musLset an example in Chris­ Mann Brothers Building Co. Inc. to re­ .5- tian preparation on and off pair Building C of Banks High School, l the field. part of which was destroyed by fire on Three things are most Oct. 31. o important for the coaches The fire severely damaged the build­ and players, he said, — spirit­ c ing and destroyed classrooms, rest- <3~ ual well being, mental and rooms and a locker room. Students who physical well being—in that attended classes in Building C have ga order. "Everything will take been using other Banks classrooms. care of itself," he said, if that order is followed. White is a An empty gasoline can was found on member of the administra­ the roof and officials subsequently tive board at East Lake determined the cause of the blaze was United Methodist Church. arson, according to Miles Dutton Jr., principal. McDonald said the team has prayer together on the 0-' bus going toward the stadium In other action, the board also contin­ as well as at the field before ued its present budget hearings. The the game. After the game, he board has adopted a tentative budget said, win, lose or draw team for the coming year but is in the process members gather in the dress­ of putting the finishing touches on it. ing room on their knees to Dr. Fred Phillips, assistant superin­ thank God for the game. tendent for local school administration, Sometime last year, McDon­ and Dr.Wayman Matherson, assistant ald said, there were outward superintendent for supplementary pro­ tears and "we were bleeding grams reviewed their programs with on the inside." the board. The team was great, he said, even before the vast AS HEAD OF local school adminis­ majority became Christian tration, Phillips supervises principals. but it has made a difference. Matherson's division includes things All of the coaches are Chris­ such as lunchrooms, nurses and com­ tian, he said, and they have a munity schools. oneness and humility and No official action, however, was totally look to God for leader­ taken. The hearings will continue Mon­ ship. day at 6 p.m. sJ

CLASS OF 1964

20 Year Reunion

June 23, 1984

^W^'^w^y CLASS OF 1964

BANKS HIGH SCHOOL 721 South 86th Street Birmingham, AL 35206

20 YEAR REUNION

JUNE 23, 1984 .

IN MEMORIAM

Greg Adams TWENTY YEAR REUNION

OF THE

1964 CLASS OF BANKS HIGH SCHOOL

DATE: Saturday, June 23, 1984

PLACE: Mountain Brook Sheraton

DRESS: Casual

•Now, you're—Uhh—let's see" time 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL 9 :15 p .m.

ENTERTAINMENT Buddy Green REUNION COMMITTEE

January class:

Vicki Camp Bader

Pam Ensey Brakefield

May class:

Carol Case Dowdy

Paige Cutcliffe

Buddy Green

Bobby Johns

Peggy Lowery Rickles

Diane Mikul Cutcliffe

Wayne Morris

Rita Rowlen Gaines

Janice Summers Whittle

Carolyn Urquhart Phillips

Ronnie Waldrop

Sandi Watson Falkenhagen

Peggy Webb Carlisle JANUARY CLASS 1964

Joe Ba i1ey, 7300 Queenstown Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35206

Carol Beason, 719 South 8lst Place, Birmingham, AL 35206

Johnny Blanton, 8124 Fifth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35206

Penny Brown

Vickie Camp Bader, Medical Secretary, 1232 Pine Tree Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235 Phone: 854-6350, Spouse: Thomas E. Bader, Computer Operations Manager, Children: Larry 16, Shawn 13 Achievements: Being a wife and the mother of two fine sons is the most important thing in my life. Next to that is having been able to see much of this beautiful world we live in. We have lived in Florida, Japan, Alabama, California, Nebraska and spent the last six years of Tom's Air Force carrer in Germany. We were able to see a great deal of Europe while in Germany. I have become a gypsy at hear. Memories: Trips to Panama City, FL with the KAB's. I met Tom on one of these trips! Yeh KAB'sl!

Diane Daniel Baker, Lakeside Kindergarden, 2554 Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL, Phone: 822-0915, Spouse: Marion Baker, Standard Machine, Children: Melanie 11, Justin 8 Achievements: 1 have a wonderful husband and two fine children. I have a great job. I could not be happier. Memories: Choral competition and special programs. It was a lot of work, but the friends made them fun.

Irene Elliott Hartselle, 820 Meadowbrook Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215

Pam Ensey Brakefield, Stenographer - ACIPC0, 1513 Pine Tree Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 854-6828, Spouse: Monte A. Brakefield, Teacher, Children: Maria Robyn l4i, Blane Edward 7i

Ginger Freeman Grantham, Newspaper Publisher, 211 Kentucky Street, Hanceville, AL Phone: 205/352-9278, Spouse: Johnny Grantham, Photographer, Children: Leslie 4 Achievements: I own a weekly newspaper, The Hanceville Herald. Chairman of Hanceville Library Board. Memories: Senior Class Play

Sandra Gar rick Bowen, Elementary School Librarian, 1214 Elizabeth Avenue SE, Decatur, AL 35601, Phone: 205/353"8322, Spouse: Wayne Bowen, Minister of Education, Children: Christ! 14, Becky 10

Tom Gideon, 2107 Fifth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL Phone: 251"35l6

Paul Handley, 7309 Queenstown Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35206

Wood Head ley, 344 Argonne Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215 -2-

Sue Ann Hi 11 Young, 1037 F Lexington Court, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Betty Hoffman

Mike Hyde, 3121 West 134th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Pat Isley Snipes, Field Rep Chrysler Corporation, 316 Northwood Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 833~936l, Spouse: Stephen G. Snipes, System Planning Analyst, Children: Jonathan Lee 19 mos., Step son Greg 16 Memories: Pep rallies, those wonderful football games, our "Jet". Wonderful carefree days!.

Norma Johnsey Schoolcraft, Control Clerk/Data Entry Operator, 207 Toas Avenue, Mattydale, NY 13211, Phone: 315/454-4874, Spouse: Fred Schoolcraft, Molder Operator, Children: Joy Elizabeth 10, Julie Diane 6, Memories: Graduation Day. Getting to a class in Section E from Section A on time (almost impossible).

Bonnie Kahler Morrow, Not working at present, 220 Mary Lou Drive, Del Rio, TX 78840, Phone: 512/775~7374, Spouse: Kenneth D. Morrow, Chief US Air Force, Children: Melissa Jane "Missy" 15, Steven Donald "Don" 13 Achievements: Since graduation from Banks I have: worked at Visa for two years; married a wonderful guy from Dora who is a Chief Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force; have two great children; worked for the Bellevue Board of Education for 3i years as an instructional aide, cashier, clerical and health aide; worked for Family Services and Red Cross; and have had the pleasure of making friends with people from al1 over the world. Memories: Running to sign up for classes every semester and trying to make it from the gym to D section in five minutes.

Bob LaGroue, Regional Sales Manager - Wrangler, 5 South 462 Gordon Terrace, Naperville, IL, Phone: 312/369"2661 , Spouse: Elane, Homemaker, Children: Michelle 3, Steve 1 Achievements: Producing the two cutest kids in the world. Not dying during my twenties. Memories: Loans, checking accounts, IRA's, etc.

Brenda Lambert Aldridge, 2820 Seventh Avenue NE, Birmingham, AL 35215

Earl Lawrence, Chief Cardiovascular Technologist, Baptist Medical Center Montclair, 3601 First Street NE, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 854-2341 Spouse: Judi, Accountant, Children: Windy 13 Achievements: Numerous and various certifications and appointments in job related organizations, including President of American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and President Elect of American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion Memories: Good people ~ lots of 'em. All state drum section (I was the brass drummer).

John Stanley Lowe, 2200 Manson Avenue, Spt. B, Metarie, LA 70001

Linda Matchen Benton, 2316 Fourth Street, NE, Birmingham, AL 35215 -3-

Lou is Mill er; 3433 Country Wood Lane, Birmingham, AL 35215

Mike Morri s, Account Manager - Uniroyal Tire Company, 319 Sunnyside Road, Temple Terrace, FL 33617, Phone: 813/988-8053, Spouse: Jackie, Realtor Associate, Children: Scott 16, Matthew 6 Memories: All the great people and all the great times. I'd like to go back just for one Woodlawn pep rally and football game, or maybe a Triad party.

Debra Mosley Long, 1333 Westminster Place, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 854-6355

Diane Pugh Morris, 1846 Creely Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 853"8334

Carol Segers Ki rst, Tax Preparer, 5864 Dug Hollow Road, Pinson, AL 35126, Phone: 681-4413, Work 854-3270, Children: Chris 17, Dawn 12, Adam 10 Achievements: Franchise Owner two H S R Block offices, Owner Burger & Shake

Gary Brent Smith, 3201 Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Rainer, MD 20712

Susan Smi th Aiken, Housewife, 625 - 23rd Lane NW, Birmingham, AL 35215, Spouse: Rusty Akin, Claims Manager, Southern Life and Health Insurance Company, Children: Scott 12, Susanne 8 Ach i evements I returned to Banks after four years at the University of Alabama to teach English. It was a special experience to teach at Banks from 1968-71 with the same teachers that we had. I have enjoyed being home with my children, but now find, with both of them in school, that I am entering a new phase of life. Memor ies: Friends, many of whom I've been able to keep up with through church activities at Huffman Methodist.

Jim Stowe

Gary Thomas

Carol Waldrop Phillips, I656 Marl in Springs Road, Birmingham, AL 35215

Margaret West, 606 South 82nd Street, Birmingham, AL

Linder Wheeler, Computer Programmer, 315 Chalet Drive, Birmingham, AL, Phone: 945-8388 Achievements: Just took a year off from working to play and return to school; B.S. in Computer Science, 1984; Masters in Business Admin­ istration; B.S. in Mathematics - 1968; Chief Cytotechnologist for V.A. Hosptial until 1983; Never been divorced!

Mike Riley, 5412 Caldwell Mill Road, Birmingham, AL 35243, Phone: 991"6l24 MAY CLASS 1964 . Philip Abercrombie, 8240 Third Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206, Phone: 836-1081 - Brenda Adams Richards, 1433 Hickory Lane, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone:

^53-7883

Greg Adams - DECEASED

Frank Ai tken, Training NCO, Alabama National Guard, 210 Ridgewood Drive,

Trussville, AL 35173, Phone: 655~3835

Bill Almquist

Connie Alverson Mason, 7335 Rolling River Parkway, Nashville, TN 37221

Bobby Anderson

Linda Askew Robison, 1719 Winnsboro Road, Birmingham, AL 35213, Phone: 951-2464 Dick Atchison, Teacher/Coach, 1256 Old Oak Circle, Birmingham, AL, Phone: 854-0074, Spouse: Jody, Teacher, Children: Jeff 12, Lesli e 8, Jeremy 3 Achievements: Head Basketball Coach - Pinson Valley High School, Head Coath - Ragland High School, Assistant Principal, Warrior Middle School , Head Coach - McAdory High School

Patrice Barber McClendon

Paul Bardsdale, 1736 16th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205, Phone: 933"298l

Robert L. Barksdale, Commercial Artist, 5808 Cherry Road, Pinson, AL 35126, Phone: 854-6259 Anna Barnett Royster, self-employed-Own an air conditioning/heating and leasing company, 8619 Berryvine Drive, Missouri City, TX 77489, Phone: 713/438-0684, Spouse: Jack, same as wife, Children: Dawn 11, Wesley 7

Milford G. Bass, Jr., Assistant Attorney City of Birmingham, 1409 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL, Phone: 853~9258, Spouse: Linda Gable Bass, Teacher, Children: Anna Elizabeth Bass 7

Janie Diana Bates

Allen Bearden, Accountant, 5351 Woodberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, Phone: 1-553-0455, work 254-7481, Spouse: Beth, Homemaker, Children: Leigh 9, John 5, James 3 Achievements: Grad of Auburn B.S., Grad of Samford MBA, CPA, Veteran US Navy Memories: Football and basketball games, pep rallies - southern special and passing fellow students above our heads in the bleachers -5-

Tommy Aiken Bel 1

Bill Biggs

John Bishop, 140 West Green, Birmingham, AL 35243, Phone: 967"9824

Jim Blackburn, College Administrator, 3006 Carter Hall UNC, Greeley, CO 80639, Phone: 303/351-2881, Spouse: Deceased, Children: Mary Catherine 12 Achievements: A.B. Birmingham Southern College, M.Ed. Tennessee, Ed. D. Indiana University, Drill Sergeant US Army, Graduate Faculty University of Northern Colorado Memories: Gladys Rawls1 history class, basketball games, Baby Rick's un-physics class, my poor luck with girls

Nancy Blair Smith, Professional Counselor, 303 West Simmons Street, Enterprise, AL 36330, Phone: 347-1072, Spouse: Scott Randall Smith, Instructor of English Achievements: Earned Doctorate Auburn University 1983 in Counseling and Phychology, Licensed State of Alabama Professional Counselor work with the Women's Career Training Program at Enterprise State Junior College, Director of the Community Counseling Center, ESJC Women's Center Board of Directors, Delta Kappa Gama Memories: Band trips and cold football games

Larry C. Blanton, P.O. Box 1174, Monroeville, AL 36460

Bi 1 1 ie Bouler Boggs, Lanuage Arts Teache'r-Manego Academy, Main Street, Linden, AL 36748, Phone: 295-34ll, Spouse: Billy, Owner and operator of Boggs General Mercantile, Children: Michelle 12, Renee 11, Allison 6

Mike Bowdoin, 301 South Fourth Street, P.O. Box 1430, Gadsden, AL 35902

Dr. Sandy Brickell Edmonds

Janice Brittain Davis

Harriet Bryant Dykes, Housewife and mother, 4389 Riverview Drive, Duluth, GA 30136, Phone: 404/449-8863, Spouse: Jim Dykes, Corporate Executive, Children: James 8, Kathleen 5, Kimberly 3, Jason 1

W. Vic Burchfiel, 1612 Azalea Drive, Birmingham, AL, Phone: 854-0706

Janice Burdick Anthony, Wife and mother, 1700 Bunting Lane, Emond, OK 73034, Phone: 405/348-6816, Spouse: Carter Anthony, Chief Investment Officer - Globe Life and Accident Insurance Co., Children: Rebecca 12, Laura 9, Mary Catherine 6 Achievements: My marriage - It just keeps getting better and better every year. Our children - Thank Heaven for Little Girls. Our family - We love and enjoy each other so much and have loads of fun together, but then we don't have a teenager yet Memories: Peggy Lowery's Volkswagon, Mrs. Waites, football games, Mrs. Bowie, friends, Mr. Peak, basketball games, Buddy Holly, "the twist", Miss Boyd, rolling houses, Mrs. Griffin, Being in a hurrv and lots and lots of fun!! -6-

Donald Rand (Randy) Burdine, Vice President Production Classic Engineering, 8953 Valley Hill Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206, Phone: 833-9084, Spouse: Cathi Scott Burdine, Dental Hyginist, Children: Ryan 15, Scott 5 Achievements: Built or restored several classic or custom automobiles for major car shows in the southeast. Memories: "Tunnel of Love"

Betty Burroughs Corley, Homemaker, 2001 Pleasant Valley Road, Odenville, AL 35120, Phone: 629-5920, Spouse: Al Corley, Owner Garden World, Children: Ashley Jurdan 12, Amber Martinique 7 Achievements First seven years after Banks were spent as a Medical Sec­ retary Memories: Art classes with Mrs. Wells!!! Running from one end of Banks to the other before the next class. Fudgecake. Who remembers Coach Crumpton at the pep rallies? Go Jets!

Dr. Albert B. Butts, 429 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL 36701

Phi 11ip Byars

Kerry Camp, 1533 Glenwood, Birmingham, AL

Jim Carrol 1, 2028 Carraway Lane, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 853~3917

Lynn Cartledge Bearden, Southern Company Services, 868 School Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 833"7493, Spouse: Robert (Deceased), Children: Amie 14, Keith 11 Achi evements: My prized possessions are my two beautiful children, who both have taught me a lot. Secondly, my carrer now plays an important role for me. First though, Christ comes at the top of the list, then everything else is achieved thereafter. Memories: The"jet" being painted. Sadie Hawkins Day, Pep Rallies and bond fires, crying at football games after we lost

Carol Case Dowdy, Homemaker, 3507 Rockcliff Cricle, Birmingham, AL 35210, Phone: 951-3356, Spouse: Cecil, Vice President and Regional Sales Manager Foster S Kleiser, Children: Kim 13, Cassidy 8 Achi evements: Graduated University of Alabama B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration Memor ies: Friends, Pep ral1ies

George H. Causey, Jr. (Buddy),

Penny (Chandler) Carroll, 621 83rd Place South, Birmingham, AL 35206, Phone: 836-5456

Marvin Clemons, Jr., Human Services Counselor, 412 Balcourt Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206, Phone: 836-3457, Spouse: Kayron, Registered Nurse Achievements: After graduation from Banks, I followed my dream and worked for the railroad as a telegraph operator in Birmingham and Atlanta. Volunteered for the draft in 1967- Commissioned in the US Army and served in Vietnam. After 5 years active duty, returned to Birmingham and graduated from UAB in Journalism. Writer/Editor for the Birmingham Post Hearld -7-

Marvin Clemons (continued) Counselor and Coordinator of Human Services for Southside Ministries, an Episcopal Ministry to the Birmingham Community.

Jane Coker Walton, 3533 River Bend Road, Birmingham, AL 35243, Phone: 967"4565

Reba Cook Brown

Raymond Cooke, Television News Assignment Editor, 1308 Marlboro Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37412, Phone: 615/698-7874, Spouse: Linda Cooke, Children: Ray, Jr.,14, Renee 12 Achievement: Graduated from Alabama in 1968, 12 years as a television news reporter and newscaster, where 1 presently am Assignment Editor at WRCB-TV. I plan to return to Alabama later this year. I have applied to the FCC to build a radio station in the Leeds-Moody, Alabama area. Memories: Meeting my wife, Linda, there in 1964.

Sandra Cosby Spann

Jan Crim McCullough, 40 Huntington Place, Northport, AL 35476

Paige Cutcliffe,Management Counselor, 1855 Satterwhite Street, Birmingham, AL Spouse: Diane, Secretary, Children: Charles 18, Mary Catherine 12, Phone: 854-5982 Achievement: Graduate University of Florida, Happily married for 19 years Memories: People and athletics

Richard "Rick" Dennis

Phil!ip Dewitt, 1406 Fourth Way NW, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 853"8493

Hiram (Butch) Dodd, 3821 River Oakes Road, Birmingham, AL 35243, Phone: 967-638O

Ricky Porn, 509 Valley Avenue, Apt. 210, Birmingham, AL 35209

Sandra Dillard Garbart, 8l6 Wear Drive, Birmingham, AL

Carole Dowdy Donaldson, 4212 93rd Street SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Jennifer Drake Draft

Linda Duckworth Koon, Bank Teller Georgia State Bank, 4540 Cindy Lane, Kennesaw, GA 30144, Phone: 404/422-3086, Spouse: Bennie, Systems Analyst Perkin Elmer Corporation, Children: Amy 14, David 4 Achi evements Proved at 33 I could still do what i did at 23 (have another child) Memories: Mike Luther's throw at the end of a basketball game from one end of the court to the basket at the other end — winning the game. Mrs. Rawl's 1/4 page "pop quizes". Hip bones that I could see then that I haven't seen since.

Dianne Durham Hatchett, 2587 Glen Circle, Lawrencevi11e, GA 30245

Linda Edwards Bloodworth, 4832 Wellborn Drive, Columbus, GA 31907

Nickie Elliott Kelley, 1025 D Huffman Road, Birmingham, AL 35215,Phone: 836-0221 -8-

Barbara El 1 is Long, 3026 31st Place, Haleyville, AL 35565

Sydney Howard Ell is, 115 A Sterling Cricle NW, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone:

854-9596

Patsy Emerson Gray, 3206 Westbury Court SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

Wally Emerson Mike Feenker, Chief Boiler Technician US Navy, 8770 Sharon Lane, Pensacola, FL Phone: 904/477-0061, Spouse: Doris, Civil Service, Children: Michelle 15, Jerome 12 Achievements: Survived another ten years since last reunion. I have just finished writing the Navy's "Safety Supervisors" correspondence course

Philip Flaugher, 1908 Valley Run Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 845-4712

Ken Foster, 2337 Sixth NW, Birmingham, AL

Norma Freeman Melvin, 628 South 45th Street, Birmingham, AL 35222

David Gaines, Metallurgical Engineer, 1235 Littlebrook Lane, Birmingham, AL Phone: 853-l4l3, Spouse: Rita Rowlen Gaines, Physical Therapist, Children: Ike (Davis Isaac) 10, Scott Rowlen 8

Sarah Gibbs Rhodes, 1420 Highland Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 854-4656

Jane Gilbreath Jones, 3108 Third Way NE, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 853-4995 Spouse: Joel, Children: Margie 18, Patrick 14 Achievements: B.A. Jacksonville State University, 1968; substitute teacher, Birmingham City Schools; Board officer, PTA: Ladies' Interclub Tennis; recently began working part time at my husband's office. Memories: I will always remember how friendly everyone was when I

started to Banks, and I enjoyed being part of the school spirit,

Betty Jo Goff Hughes, Route 1 Box 808, Elmore, AL 36105

George A. Graham

Frank Gary, 4609 Seventh Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35224, Phone: 785"3293 Buddy Green, Sales Marketing & Advertising, 7732 D East Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL 35210, Phone: 956-4611 Memories: Friends, pep rallies, J. Fred Muggs

Judy Gresham Raburn, 702 Woodland Drive, Jasper, AL 35501

Janice Gupton Perry -9-

Frank Gurley, President & Owner, National Pool Builders Inc., Route 9 Box 61 Pete's Highway, Denham Springs, LA 70726, Phone: 504/ 664-2384, Spouse: Patsy Kelley, Bookkeeper, Children: Jenny 13, Scott 10 Ach i evements: Graduated Jacksonville State University 1968 with a BS degree in Secondary Education. Taught biology at Huffman High School for 3 years. Successfully sold pharmaceuticals for 11 years. Started my third career with the purchase of National Pool Builders, a swimming pool manufacturing plant in March of 1983- This required relocation to Louisiana. Memories Sallye Wilson's English class; trying to guess what color the jet was going to be each morning; the "Tunnel of Love' going from the gym to E6 with a stop by my locker in D section in 5 minutes; watching Mrs. Waits get "mad".

Nancy Guthrie, Route 1 Box 70A, E]1i jay, GA 30540

Djanne Hall

Judy Hal 1 Morgan, 749 Meadowbrook Drive, Birmingham, AL, Phone: 836-4390

Denny Hamilton, Engineer, 8440 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, Phone: 833-6886, Spouse: Lynda S. Hamilton, Housewife. Achievements: B.S. Engineering, B.A. Business Administration at the University of Alabama, U.S. Navy 1968-1974

Bruce "Rick" Hanby, Sales Manager, 6954 Mountain View Drive, Pinson, AL 35126, " Phone: 681-0300, Spouse: Mary Lilly Hanby, Children: Laura, Angela, Tim, Jan

Shirley Hankins Heard, 623 Ashewood Lane, Birmingham, AL

James Robert Harrell

Jan Hassel1 Johnson

Caryl Jean Hawkins, Sailor, 1446 Fillmore Street, Denver, CO 80206

Lyn (Hawkins) Roberts, 212 Stoneridge Circle, Trussville, AL 35173, Phone:

655-8441

Mickey Head, 1324 Orlando Circle, Birmingham, AL 35125, Phone: 854-0200

Jim Henderson, 1936 Derby Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33414

Kenneth Hickman, 313 Killough Circle, Birmingham, AL 35215

Jancy Hill, 3964 Angel Drive, Bessemer, AL 35023 Billy Hogue, Sales Manager, 1817 Seventh Place NW, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 853~5469, Spouse: Nancy, Homemaker, Children: Troy 16, Angie 13

Ann Hoi 1ingsworth Price, 212 Hoi ley Park Lane, Simpsonvi11e, SC 2968I

Bonnie Holt Ferguson -10-

P.aul Holt, Route 2, Box 819, Mount Olive, AL 35117

Becky Holt Polk, P.O. Box 39, Waynesbour, TN 38485

Rita Holt

Lana Hood Grogan, Mt. Bell Service Representative, 4500 E Sunrise P-10, Tuscon, AZ 85718, Phone: 602/299"3126, Spouse: Joe, Eastern Airlines Ticket Agent, Children: Clint Landman 15, Adam Landman 13, Jennifer Grogan 6

Claudia Hoss Turner, Educator, 709 Cotton Blossom Road, Mi 11 brook, AL 36054, Phone: 285_6076, Spouse: David Turner, Sales, Children: Ginger 14,Brad 10 Achievements: B.M. Ed. Southwest Texas State University Memories: Band, short skirts, crew cuts

Robert T. Howel1, Howell Insulation Co., Inc., P.O. Box 637, Pinson, AL 35126 Phone: 681-7153, Spouse: Arlene Howell, Housewife, Children: Michelle 10, Todd 7 Achievements: B.S. Jacksonville State University

Troy Hunt

Barbara Hutchings Dotson

Nancy Hyde Lassiter, Manager Direct Marketing - ISA, 2196 Monterey Drive, NW Atlanta, GA 30318, Phone: 404/355-6660, Spouse: President AIS (Healthcare Computer Company), Children: Matthew 3 Achievements: 1968 B.S. Biology Jacksonville State University 1968 - 1973 Medical Research Emory University 1973 - Entered the business word as IBM Marketing Rep Now 11 years DP Sales and Marketing 1979 Married Bill Lassiter 1980 Son Matthew born Memories: The "Jet", pep rallies and football games

Cathy Hyder Holloway, Customer Service Representative, 641 Hickory Street, Birmingham, AL 35206, Phone: 836-1341, Spouse: Larry, Machine Operator

Kathy Ingram Kleckner, 220 27th Court Circle, NW, Birmingham, AL, Phone: 854-3282

Paula Isbell Wills, Legal Secretary, 4701 Hosey Drive, Birmingham, AL 35243, " Phone: 967-6844, Spouse: Divorced, Children: Jeff 16 Achievements: 1 have been in the legal field as a Legal Secretary for 13 years and thoroughly enjoy my work. I have been with the same attorney, Milton G. Garrett, the entire time. I have a wonderful son, Jeff, of which I am very proud. He is a student at Briarwood Christian School and a very good athlete.

. Dr. Jerry W. Jackson, 4221 Sharpsbury Drive, Birmingham, AL 35213, Phone: 870-5080

_^- Dr. Larry K. Jackson, 3332 Spring Valley Court, Birmingham, AL 35223, Phone: 967-5615 -11-

Joan Jenkins Wil1iams, Star Route Box 114, Pinson, AL 35216, Phone: 681-2552

—-" Bobby R. Johns, Offensive Coordinator Valdosta State College, Woodstone Apartments 1503 East Park Avenue, Apt 2-7, Valdosta, GA 31602, Phone: 912/333"5851-Office, 912/242-9891-Home

Diane Johnston Cmiel

Cheryl Jurney Harris, Housewife, 1513 Lake Site Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 854-8970, Spouse: Pete, Real Estate, Cars, Children: Sean 15

Al1ison Kessler Duffer, 115 Denise Drive, Schenectady, NY 12309

W. Joe Kiser, 932 18th Avenue NW, Birmingham, AL 35215,

George W. (Bill) Kleckher; 220 27th Court Circle, NW, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 854-3282

John L. Kleckner Master Electrical Instruments at Sherex Chemical, 1819 Columbus Drive, Pekin, IL 61554, Phone: 309/353"3459, Spouse: Aleda, Housewife, Children: Terri 14, April 11 Achievements: Chief Steward O.C.A.W. Local 7"807, Steering Committee Quality Work Life Program at Sherex, Union Organizer of E.A.P. at Sherex

Joe Konopka, Doctor of Chiropractic/Cattle Farmer, P.O. Box 233, St Johns, Ml 48879, Phone: 517-224-8228, Children: Krystal 15, Karl 14 Achievements: Commissioned Officer of U.S. Army Artillery & Missile Branch, Viet Nam Vet, Association of Science Degree (Biology), Bachlor of Science (Human Anatomy), Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, Taxtable Z (Unmarried Head of Household) Memories: I enjoyed some of the happiest care-free days of my life with friends and teachers that helped me develop learning skills and early character building and respect for God and Country that has enabled me to deal with some very tough times.

Claudia Kooyers Hickman, 313 Ki1 lough Circle, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: §36^7979

Dr. Mike Lachina, Pediatrician, 4932 Stone Mill Road, Birmingham, AL 35223, Phone: 956-6199, Spouse: Debby, Nursing Student, Children: Todd 12, Brian 7 Achievements: Graduate, University of Alabama Graduate, University of Alabama School of Medicine Active Duty, USAF Private Practice, Pediatrics, Birmingham, 1978 - Present with Pediatric Associates, P.A. Clinical Instructor, University of Alabama in Birmingham, Department of Pediatrics, Director Regional Sudden Infact Death Syndrome Program, BMC-Montclair

Eddie Lambert, 945 Tammy Ann Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 856-O83I

Mike Laney, 1149 D Green Springs Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205 -12-

Dan Spencer Lanier, 3116 Cobblestone Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215

Diane Lankford Phoebus, Secretary and Sales - East Birmingham Bronze Foundry, T6T4 Maralyn Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 853"2442, Spouse: Preston, Claims Adjustor, Children: Wendy 16, Catherine 12, Laura 9 Memories: Now that my oldest daughter is in high school, I think back on all the fun I had at Banks. Memories of sock hops, pep rallies, football games and lots of friends.

Al Lemon, Jr., Auto Parts Sales, 3187 Elm Hill Pike, Donelson, TN 37214, Phone: 615/883"9213, Spouse: Gloria, Hair Stylist, Children: Allan 11 and two step children Tommy 10, Gene 13 Ach i evements Owner of Import Parts store in Nashville, TN when I have lived the past fourteen years.

Sara Leon Robinson, Banking Reception and Public Relations, 912 Meg Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 853-6298, Spouse: Al, Police Supervisor and Part Time College Instructor Achievements After completing business college I entered the field of sales andmarketing within the hotel industry. This was very fulfilling and culminated in sales management positions with large hotels in the area. I have been associated with business and professional organizations and have received a Career Girl Award. I am currently employed by AmSouth Bar Memori es: Membership in the Choir and the Girl's Glee Club with all the performances. Concerts and competition; getting snowbound at a party on New Year's Eve; our Senior Year was especially memorable, and I met my husband while still at Banks.

Patricia Lilly Fredo, Homemaker, 4425 Elmwood Parkway, Metairie, LA 70003, Phone: 888-4497, Spouse: Jim, Insurance Investigator, Children: Gina 13, Jennifer 10, Joey 2 Achi evements 1 am most proud that I have managed to maintain my faith in God, that I had the wisdom to marry Jim and that I have three kids who are really terrific human beings. Memories: Meeting under the jet in the morning. Mrs. Brown's chocolate fudge cake in the lunchroom. Pep rallies, football games, slumber parties.

Judy Link McMahan, 1017 Huffman Road, Birmingham, AL -13-

Gary Lord, Leadworker/Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service, 817 Chalkville School Road, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 853"9233, Spouse: Lois Hall, Vice President Gem Alarms Systems, Children: Lane 14, Heath 12, Brooke 11 Achievements: Served US Navy, I hired with the Birmingham Fire S Rescue Service, where I have been for 16 years. Memories: Football games, Chancellor trips to U of A for competition tennis matches at Highland Park and around the city, dating and knowing all the folks at school.

Peggy Lowery Rickles, Own and manage Joel's Restaurant, Trussville, 112 Acrilane, Trussville, AL 35173, Phone: 665"3806, Work 655-8248, Spouse: Joel, same as above, Children: Amy 16, Kristi 14, Lauri 11 Achievements: Joel has had various sales jobs. I worked at Hewitt Elementary for 5 years. In January 1983, we opened the restaurant and since then have worked around the clock (almost) to keep it going.

Jean Lynch Clayton

Jack Machek

Ann Mason Hydrick, 701 21st Avenue NW, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone 853"6285

Dee Mason, 7535 Rolling River Parkway, Nashville, TN 37221

James Mathews, 124 Redstone Way, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 854-2147

Bob McCrary, 1217 Ingram Avenue Birmingham, AL, Phone: 592-6996

Bill McClure, 6234 Richmond, Dallas, TX 75214, Phone: 214/826-6078

Ski p Mickle

Diane Mikul Cutcliffe, Secretary, 1855 Satterwhite Street, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 854-5982, Spouse: Paige, Management Consultant, Children: Charles 18, Mary Catherine 12 Achievements: Happily married 19 years Memories: Gathering in the "Hall", great friends, many great times

Robert Mitchel1, 1609 Shady Lane, Durham, NC 27702

Joanne Moore Martin

Frank Morello, 26 Fern Lane, Lakeworth, FL 33463, Phone: 305/683"0800, Biologist Supervisor - Everglades Region - Florida Game and Fish Commission Achievements: Still single -14-

Wayne Morris, Alabama Air Guard, 650 Pine Hill Circle, Birmingham, AL 35217: Phone: 849-0325, Spouse: Sharon, Bookkeeper, Children: David 8, Michele 6 Achi evements: I have been with the Air Force for 17 years and have enjoyed the many places I have been able to visit. With two children I am very involved in little league, piano and all the other activities children can get parents involved in. Memori es lt has been so many years ago, I have to remind myself that I did go to high school, but I guess some of the fondest memories were going to the football games and after the game going to McDonalds and Burger-In-A-Hurry. the last year of school working on the annual staff and most of all the many friendships that I started and still have.

Linda Morrison Johnson, 1400 High Point Terrace, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 853-7044

Betsy Murphy Golden, 2248 Semmes Drive, Montgomery, AL 36106

Edna Murphy Waller, 3312 North First Street, Route 3, Ocean Spring, MO 39564

Leonard Murphy

Kirt Myers

Joanna Neal, 2107 Vinson Road, Birmingham, AL 35235, Phone: 854-1399

Anna Lu Nichols Hemphill, Piano Instructor, Pianist East Lake United Methodist Church, 612 Elm Street, Birmingham, AL 35206, Phone: 833-5819, Spouse: Larry, President, Hemphill Metal Products, Children: Michael 12, Charlotte 10, Mary Anna 8 Achievements: Bachelor of Music Degree, University of Alabama 1968 Masters of Music Degree Samford University I98O Director of Trusswood School of Music, held various State offices in Alabama Music Teachers Association, Former President, Birmingham Music Teachers Association

Mickey Nickens

Sandra L. O'Brien, 209 East Green, Birmingham, AL 35243

Terrye O'Brien Dachlet, Nurse, 206 Fairway Drive, Anniston, AL 36201, Phone: 236-2332, Spouse: Ron, Optometrist, Children: Dawn 8i, Dana 4, Darren 20 mo. Achievements: Employed as Clinical Assistant, UAB School of Nursing Master of Science degree in Nursing in 1983 Employed as Assistant Professor in Nursing at Jacksonville State Universi ty Memor i es School spirit and enthusiasm. Academic excellence and preparation for college (specifically MiSsBoyd's math classes and Mr. Waites' English classes, ugh!) -15-

Martha Orr Massey, Recovery Reviewer at Social Security Administration, 4928 Brittain Street, Birmingham, AL 35217, Phone: 841-4004 Spouse: Edwin E. Massey, Security Guard, Children: Julie Lynn 10, Shelia Ann 6 Achievements: I have almost 19 years in government service. My husband and I own a 1°1 acre farm in Cullman where we hope to bui1d a new home. Memories: The three years I spent at Banks were happy years. I remember the pep rallies, especailly "Southern Special" football games (when we beat Woodlawn 21 to 6). My favorite class was American History under Gladys Rawls. I really had to study, but I learned so much.

Jerry Orr , 8948 Valley Hill Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206

Paula Owens Hickman, 1120 Locut Avenue SE, Huntsville, AL 35801, Phone: 533"5239

Glen Parker, System Analyst, Alabama By-Products Corporation, 8216 Eighth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206, Phone: 836-7639 Spouse: Mickie Elaine, Children: Stephen 14, Rebecca 6

Jimmy Parker, Dental Technician, 1404 Cabin Hill Road, Birmingham, AL 35235 Phone: 854-5592, Spouse: Olivia Parker, Homemaker, Children: Jami Michelle 7, Leslie Karlene 3 Achievements: Deacon in my church, President of the Dental Laboratory Association of Alabama, President of the Southeastern Conference of Dental Laboratories, Third District Council­ man for the National Association of Dental Laboratories

Jane Peavy Rascoe, 1164 Dogwood Lane, Birmingham, AL 35215

Dewitt Peek

Marvin Peek, Accountant, 5277 Cornell Drive, Birmingham, AL 35210, Phone: 956-8541, Spouse: Linda, Homemaker, Children: Stephen 7, Sandra 6 Achievements: Attended Arizona State University for 2 years, graduated from University of Alabama with B.S. in Accounting and B.S. in Finance, US Army Lieutenant, work now as Senior Accountant for Alabama Power Company, member of Toastmasters International, where I have won several speech contests at city and state level Memories: Football and basketball games; pep rallies; good friends, Miss Griffin, Mr. Morlee; Sadie Hawkins Day, working on the Banks notes; Ushers Club, Archives Club, skit night, annuals

Larry Pennington, 1640 Bobolink Lane, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 853"4437

David Pepper, 944 Martinwood Road, Birmingham, AL

Jan Porter Luther, Route 1 Box 176, Gal lion, AL 36742

Tommy Posey, 2417 Avenue I, Birmingham, AL 35218, Phone: 785"6499

Kathryn Powel1 Adams, Court Reportert's Typist, 4281 Flippen Trail, Atlanta (Norcross), GA, Phone: 404/446-8253, Spouse: John Thomas, Coca Cola USA, Children: Jan 19, Tracy 17, Brian 4 -16-

Nan Posner Bishop, 3103 Cedar Brook Lane, Jasper, AL 35501

Carol Prickett,

Mike Ragan, Sales Communications Equipment, 225 Cedar View Drive, Antioch, TN 37013, Phone: 615/832-6261, Spouse: Rosemary, Needlecraft Instructor, Step Children: Jennifer 13, Beth 15

Gary Ray, #3 Canterbury Court SE, Rome, GA 30161

Sharon Resnick

Ellen Ricco Hallman, Sub Teacher Blount County School System, Route 2 Box 582F Remlap, AL 35133, Phone: 681-3918, Spouse: Charles William, Self employed Automotive Business, Children: Victor Frederick 16, Christopher Edward 14 Achievements: Happily married for nearly 18 years - two fine sons - We live on an 81 acre farm in Blount County. We are active in community - church- school - home and business affairs. Memories: Good friends, cold halls, long distances between classes, hard teachers, school pride, graduation, Class of 1964 - 10th year reunion

Carol Richards Mi 1ler, 1113 Happy Hollow Road, Trussville, AL 35173, Phone: 655-7197

Joel Rickles, own and manage Joel's Restaurant, 112 Acrilane, Trussville, AL 35173, Phone: 655~3806, Spouse: Peggy, same as above, Children: Amy 16, Kristi 14, Lauri 11, Achievements: I have had various sales jobs. I worked at Hewitt Elementary for 5 years. In January 1983 I opened the restaurant.

Dr. Phi 1ip Ritchey, 6l4 Dee Court, Loveland, OH 45140

Sarah Rhodes, 1420 Highland Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235

Gloria Roberts Flick, Registered Nurse, 8637 Ninth Court South, Birmingham, AL Phone: 833-1154, Spouse: John D. Flick, Electronics Technician with AT&T, Children: Kelly Renee 13 Achievements Went to nursing school while working at BMC Princeton, and working for various doctors, where presently I am employed with Montclair Medical Associates (Dr. Robert Walton & Dr. Waid Shelton) as office nurse and allergist technician I have been with them the past 4 years and am looking forward to a long association. Memories: Pep rallies and football games were great. Certain teachers made us put forth all we had to get through their courses, but now it is and has been more than appreciated as we faced our path in life. The bus trips for music state competition were alot of fun as well as winning, placement recognition for our school.

Harold D. Roller, 2248 Elsinore Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789, Phone: 305/671-6360 Mini ster

Charles Romine, 1900 Potter Road Eastern Valley, Bessemer, AL 35020 -17-

Gloria Rose Smartt, housewife, 8703 Hurricane Manor Trail, Chattanooga, TN 37421, Phone: 899-6624, Spouse: Phil, General Agent - Life, Casualty & Property, Children: Deseret 16, Lanny 14, Jared 12, Celute 10, Ammon 8, Jarom 6 Achievements: Formed a co-op; busy in Scout work and neighborhood association. My life is heavy with children at this time. I did manage to get my BS from Bringham Young Univeristy. My husband and I are active in Latter-day Saints and my husband is a Stake President here in Chattanooga. I would love to come and see you all. I'll be in Cape Cod on June 23 for vacation and business. I've been lucky and have travelled a little to Europe and also to Hawa i i. Memories: The sweet folks, Mr. Calvert's Chemistry class

Rita Rowlen Gaines, Registered Physical Therapist, 1235 Littlebrook Lane, Birmingham, AL Phone: 853"l4l3, Spouse: David Joe, Metallurgical Engineer, Children: Ike (David Isaac) 10, Scott Rowlen 8

Pete Ruffin

Patsy (Ryan) Roberts

Bob Selby, P.O. Box 1503, Ann is ton, AL 36201

Charles Huston (Hugh) Shields , Engineer, Route 2 Box 206A, Grandy, M0 64844, Phone: 4~17/638-5603, Spouse: Carol Doughty, Social Worker, Children: Joy 13, Heather 11 Achievements BS Mechanical Engineering 1969, six years civil service at Edwards AF Base, Masters Mechanical Engineering, USC Four years hydraulic fluid power engineering in Iowa. Live on small ranch, southwest Missouri working at various jobs, which includes college teaching, and worked with father-in-law on an automated sawmill. Memories Big city football, social events, like homecoming and prom Math class and physics lab

Nancy Smith Swenson, Student, 160 Springhill Drive, North Salt Lake, UT 84054, Phone: 801/292-5758, Spouse: Jim, Chief Pilot, Northwest Energy Corporation, Children: Jenny 13 Achievements: Graduated from Auburn University in 1968. Taught school in Alabama and Georgia. Worked with United Services Automobile Association in San Antonio, TX and with Universal Floral Supply in Salt Lake City, UT. I am currently working on a Master's degree in Rehabititative Counseling at the University of Utah.

Stephen Donald Smith

George Snow, 1722 Sixth Avenue North, Bessemer, AL, Phone: 426-0607, Accountant; Spouse: Juanita, RN, Children: Geoffry 8 (deceased), Lisa 6 -18-

Eddie Spencer

Jerry L. Stephens

Carole Strawn Anderson (Mandy), 8007 Bent Oak Lane, Spring, TX 77373

Ann Stricklin Couch, Tax Consultant, 13003 Camelot Drive, Huntsville, AL, Phone: 881-1953, Spouse: Charles, Marketing Rep, Children: Laurie 13, Danny 9

Josie Strubel Lord, 1113 18th Avenue NW, Great Falls, Montana 59404,

Nancy Summerford Whitington, 2309 Sixth Place NW, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 856-1029

Janice Summers Whittle, Housewife and part time secretary to Stan, Route 1 Box 221, Remlap, AL 35133, Phone: 681-0083, Spouse: Stan, self-employed Mid West Utility Equipment Company, Children: Wendy 18, Craig 14 Achievements I guess the greatest achievement in this day and age would be to remain happily married for 19 years. Also helping Stan start and run a business for the past 10 years. Learning to play tennis and scuba dive. Memories Drafty halls, running for classes, Mrs. Wilson's English class. The greatest memories are of the KAB's and the wonder­ ful spend the night parties and trips to Florida.

Vicky Talley, 829 Hillview Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235

Janice Tarrant Malone, Homemaker, child care in my home, 1312 Cedar Lane, Norfolk, VA 23508, Phone: 804/423~5636, Spouse: Michael E., Director of Admissions at Old Dominion University, Children: Erin Maria 3i Achievements: BS from Montevallo, taught Health for 3 years, worked at Apain Rehabilitation Center as Recreational Theraphist, and Director of Patinet Activities; secretary of Presbyterian Church and now am a homemaker, who enjoys child care at home three days a week. I direct the Children's Choirs and our assistant secretary at my church. Memories: Relationships with other students in choir, cheerleading, swin team, classes, morning devotionals and standing around before classes in the morning. Spend the nite parties bring back alot of fond memories. Pre-game, during game, and post game activities provided real learning experience for me, how­ ever I wish cheerleading had not consumed my high school experience so that I could have experienced relationships with more students and different types of students whom I admired greatly and wanted to know.

John Tarrant, School Counselor, 528 North Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206, Phone: 833-4103, Spouse: Cindy Slay, School Counselor, Children: Trey 11, Katie 10, Jeff 7 Achievements : Professional student! BS from Aubrun, MA from UAB, Master of Divinity from Columbia Seminary (Atlanta) Chaplain in Air Force Reserves I -19-

John Tarrant (continued) Memories: Sitting with Jam Crim in her front proch swing on those spring nights just before graduation. Benny Russell's choir Harassing Anna Lu between the stage curtains. Running from the airport to Banks with our new jet.

Margaret Taylor Peters, 1319 High Point Terrace, Birmingham, AL 35235

Carol Teague Thomas, Teacher Vestavia Hills High School, 6000 Cahaba Valley Road, Helena, AL 35080, Phone: 988-4657, Spouse: Timothy A, Teacher Indian Springs School, Children: Laura 10, Adam i1 Achievements: BA Birmingham Southern College, French major, Music minor MA University of Texas, Reading Cirriculum and Instruction Specail Study - Mozarteum Salzburg, Austria Teaching experience: Shades Valley High School, Vestavia Hills High School 1965 Miss Alabama Contest Finalist

Linda Jean Tharp, 306 North 74th Street, Birmingham, AL 35206

Caroline Louise Thomas, 952 Redwood Lane, Birmingham, AL 35235

Thomas Thompson, Operations Manager, Bell South Services, 2316 Sand Cove Cricle, Birmingham, AL Phone: 823-6207, Spouse: Glenda, Homemaker, ChiIdren: Re id 10, Amy 7 Achievements: Stayed married to same woman for 16 years. Have not been convicted of any felonies or served any jail sentence. Memories: My fondest memory is what? (Mrs. Taylor) Mrs. Waites' 3 cardinal sins. Choir and Chancellors

Carol Towns Bynum, 4413 Willow Bend Road SW, Decatur, AL 35603

Judson W. Trucks, Manager - Premium Billing S Collection, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, 3291 Farrington Wood Place, Birmingham, AL 35243, Phone: 969-0559, Spouse: Yancey (Alice N.), Manager - Organization Design, Alabama Power Company, Children: Katherine Mason 5i, Elizabeth Mariah 2i, Achievements: One recent achievement will be the loss of 30 pounds of excess fat. Upon receiving the announcement of the reunion, I vowed to trim down. A personal achievement was going from the "doubtful list" at graduation to eight years later with a B.S. degree in Accounting from Auburn University. Also followed by modest success in the business world. No great achievement, but something for which I am proud is my ten years of marriage to my wife, Yancey, and my two children, Katherine and Elizabeth. Memories: I can look back and smile now, but my fondest memory of Banks is my trying to be a tough guy and smoke in the rest room. At the time, the thrill of doing something against the rules and not getting caught was an excitement I wi11 long remember. Sorry I have such dull recollections. -20-

Sandra Tucker Morgan, 2717 Stonefield Drive, Fultondale, AL 35068

Diane Twi1 ley Miller, 142 Freda Jane Lane, Birmingham, AL 35215

Rick Upchurch, Salesman Pillsbury Company, 1199 Sharonton Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, Phone: 404/296-3877, Spouse: Jan Cowan, Teacher, Children: Scott 10 Achievements: President -Carriage Woods Civic Association 1983"84 Treasurer, Carriage Hill Club, Inc. 1979"80-8l Good Neighbor of the Year: 1982, Carriage Wood Neighbor­ hood Association Memories: Senior Picnic and graduation

Carolyn Urquhart Phillips, Contracting Officer, Southern Research Institute, 5723 Belmont Place, Birmingham, AL 35210, Phone: 956-8671 Spouse: Gary 0., Supervisor, Radio Shop, Hayes International Corporation, Children: None Achievements: Lucking up on a good marriage and a satisfying occupation. Serving as a financial management consultant for the National Cancer Institute. Memories: Friends, foreign language classes, fun

Hal Vance Ballard, Doctor, 1400 Sunset Drive, Leeds, AL 35094, Phone: 699"6444

John Van DeVeer, 619 Rosevelt Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, Phone: 801/ 466-9365

Ron Waldrop, Sales Representative ARA/Smith's Transfer, 1801 Old Creek Trail Birmingham, AL 35216, Phone: 822-3510, Spouse: Sandra Moore, Homemaker, Children: Michael 11, Wendy 7, Brooke 6 months Achievements: BS Commerce and Business Administration, University of Alabama JD Cumberland School of Law Memories: Study hall, seventh period athletics, everything extra­ curricular and totally unrelated to academics.

John A. Walthal1 Archaeologist, 2217 West lies, Springfield, IL 62704, Phone: 217/546-2091, Spouse: Nina, Special Education Teacher, Children: David 5 Achievements BA Alabama, MA University of Michigan; PhD University of North Carolina; University of Alabama Faculty 1972-77 Chief Archaeologist, Illinois Department of Transportation, 1978 - Present. Had a book published in 1980: "Prehistoric Indians of the Southeast: Archaeology of Alabama and the Middle South", University of Alabama Press Memories My homestretch academic achievement: I made the "Honor Roll" for the first and last time our final semester at Banks, even though I had a tough schedule(courses like "Civics, PE, study hall and lunch hour). Bobby Johns during fashion break through when he wore "blue jeans" to school. Can you imagine such deviant behavior? And, of course, all the things we did which kept me off the Honor Roll for 3i years.

Mary Walthall Flemming, Housewife, 4557 Old Caldwell Mill Road, Birmingham, AL T" Phone: 967-6455, Spouse: Tom, President, Victory Freight Lines, Children: Tracy 10, Tommy 8 Achievements: Attended Jacksonville State University 2i years, worked -21-

Mary Walthall Flemming (continued) Achievements: as medical secretary in the clinical laboratories at the University of Alabama Hospitals and Clinics for 6 years For the past 10 years I've been housewife and mother to my wonderful husband and children and I enjoy every minute of it. Memories: I enjoyed all my years at Banks, especailly the school spirit, the people and the teachers.

Joe Watkins, 1233 Lynn Acres Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215

Sandi Watson Falkenhagen, Secretatry to John M. Harbert I Il/Harbert Corporation, 3932 Willow Ridge Lane, Helena, AL 35080, Phone: 988-4808, Spouse: C. Brent, Leasing Officer, Molton Realty and Development, Children: Richard Brett 5, Charles B, Jr. 3 Achievements: BA English and Latin University of Montevallo Board of Directors, Executive Women International Board of Trustees, Arthritis Foundation and Leukemia Society of Alabama Memories: KAB's; choral programs and trips; student government activities; friendships that have endured years and miles. Mrs. Stief's pencils that always matched her dress; the weekend at Auburn for "Village Fair"; Mrs. Rawls' terrific history classes especailly the quarter page quizzes

Sherry Watson McCord, 2025 Eighth NW, Birmingham, AL 35215

Peggy Webb Carlisle, Homemaker/Student, 2820 Fourth Place NW, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 853-9771, Spouse: Wayne M., Staff Supervisor Bell South Services, Children: Mitch 10, Kendrick 5 Memories: My fondest memories are of the very special people. I loved the many activities that allowed us to work, sing, play, or laugh together (the ballgames, pep rallies, Jets Jubilee, campaigning, choir, and just sharing our goals and problems.) I especially remember a wild and crazy day in Mrs. Taylor's trigonometry class when we all had a coke party and spent most of the time playing tunes by blowing over the bottles filled with different amounts of liquid. I laughed until I cried.

Carl Weeks,

Cheryl Whisenant Carter, 235 Marilyn Drive, Jackson, MS 39208

George (Butch) Wiggin, 9828 Greenlee Road, Birmingham, AL 35215

Sandra Wi1 key Sloan, Registered Nurse, 412 13th Court NW, Birmingham, AL 35215 Phone: 853_9200, Spouse: Robert (Bob), Communications Technician, Children: Stephanie 13, Laura 7 Achievements: Registered nurse, having worked in surgery in 3 hospitals including the Medical College of Virginia, open heart surgery was my specialty, and I was on the heart transplant team in Virginia. Now, my family is the most important part of my life and most of my time is taken by them and committee work in my church. For 2 years I have served as a state advisor for the Youth Group of the Church. -22-

Sandra Wilkey Sloan(continued) Memories: Friends, school spirit, pride in Banks High and how great it was, football games and the choir.

Vana Wi11iams Cahi11

Charles Mark Wi1 son

Jimmy Eugene Wilson, 1525 Glennwood Street, Birmingham, AL 35215, Phone: 853-6036

Cubert T. Wood, Senior Buyer, 1410 Towson Drive, Columbia, TN 38401, Phone: 615/381-5934, Spouse: Sandy, Housewife, Children: Jenny Lyn 8, Jeffrey 10 weeks Achievements: BA Economics University of Alabama in Huntsville Memories: The "Zoo" in Mrs. Stief's English class Math Club "meetings" and football games

Shi rley Wood Addison, 1248 Lamb Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

Charles Sanford Wynn, Credit & Collection Manager, Georgia Ports Authority, 245 Little Neck Road, Savannah, GA 31419, Phone: 912/927-7688, Spouse: Shan B., Property Management Consultant - Garvin Realtors, Children: James "Dave" 16, Paul "Dean" 13 Achievements Since leaving Banks High School, I have worked with and for the following: First National Bank of Anniston, AL, The Commercial Bank, Douglasvi1le, GA; General Electric Credit Corporation, Atlanta, GA; Creparco, Inc. Atlanta, GA; Mizell Brothers Company, Atlanta, GA; Amtrux Insurance Managers, Atlanta, GA; The Georgia Ports Authority, Savannah, GA as Creidt and Collections Manager. I have enjoyed all the work, but none better than now. Memori es My fondest memories are those of friends that had been together for so long from grammar school in to high school and beyond into college, then into the main stream of life. Sometimes I wish all could be brought back as it was then but I realize that it won't every be like that again. I just look at today and think to myself how thankful I am that I did have the friendships that I shared and only hope that some of these friends think as much of me as I think and remember of them.