The Debonairs perform at Washington High School
Digital positive
May 13, 1959
John Snively (Massillon, OH)
The Debonairs perform at Washington High School
1958
Reproduction from original negative
The Debonairs, a local singing group, entertained the student body, whom they impressed very much, and visitors at the Miss Massillonian Assembly in the gym. The photo was taken for the Washington High School 1958 yearbook. Jerry Allen went on to play professional football with the Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders).
Left to right are: Sonny Herring, Jerry Herring, unidentified, Al Myricks, Julius Myricks, and Jerry Allen.
Gift of John and Elaine Snively
Collection of the Massillon Museum
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