Atkins High School - Maroon and Gold Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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History We, the senior class of 1958, nearing the completion of four wholesome years at Atkins High, pause to peer back into the dim mists of the past. As we watch we see dim shadows appear. These are the events of our four years here. We first see smiling, freckled-face freshmen rushing through the halls, proud to at last be a part of this noble institution. At first we were shy and stayed to ourselves. As soon as we became accustomed to the change in our lives, however, we began to join clubs and participate in extra-curricular activities. Our cotribution to the band was very impressive. We were represented by Carolyn Bailey, Jo Jean Lowrance, Barrie Mitchell, Carol Sawyer, Dorldine Thomas, Jo Ann Truesdale, Walter Adams, Vernon Cockerham, Ernest Goodman, Clarence Gore, Lemuel Stinson, Fred Tanner, and Alvestus Williams. We loved to sing even as freshmen, and so a dozen of us forward ourselves in the freshman choir. Among these were: Gloria Williams, Gloria Fuller, Shirley Wagner, Alice Barber, Evelyn Hairston, Pauline Miller, Lewis Crawford, Kenneth Jones, Graham Campbell, Brenda Parham, and james Rousseau. We also wasted no time in putting fourth our best effort scholastically. Several of us continually ranked high on the honor roll. On the gridiron and hard court our athletes showed their prowess and dexterity. Standouts on the foot- ball team were William Anderson, Hubbard Alexander, Clyde Crosby and Solomon Green. In basketball we were represented by james Price and Hubbard Alexander. By the skin of our teeth, we managed to struggle through Latin, math, science, and other studies and passed to the tenth grade. Time flies...the summer of '55 passed quickly, and before we knew it, we were returning to school. Soon after school had re-opened, we were eagerly performing the task at hand. We had representatives in nearly all the school organizations. Our talented actors won city-wide acclaim. Among these were Gloria Fuller, Gloria Williams, Graham Campbell, Donald McKnight, and Kenneth Jones. Several of us were promoted to the advanced band. Rosa Bulter, Valeria Cockerham, Gloria Watson, Rich- ard Glymph, Theodore Caldwell, Bobby Moton, Kinard Rockette, as well as other seasoned performers played successfully on many occasions. In both the State and District Music Festivals in Greensboro, we received su- perior rating. John Thomas, Willie Ashford, John Smith, Fredrick Agnew, and James Mansel became members of the football squad. The names of several of our group were becoming synonymous with honor roll, because of the regularity with which they made and topped it. Then came wonderful June. Thoroughly exhausted by the strenuous routine of school, we found blessed relief in all too short summer vacation. Before our strength was restored, we found ourselves marching back to school to tackle our third year of high school. Our football team climaxed a very successful season by defeating arch rival, Carver, in a very close and exciting game. Our candidate for the coveted title of Miss Atkins High was Jo Ann Truesdale. The basketball team brought the basketball season to a close with a series of smashing victories in the State Tour- nament. For having meritorious scholastic records, several of us were inducted into the Crown and Sceuter Club. Verleria Cockerham, jo Jean Lowrance, Rosa Butler, Gloria Fuller, Jo Ann Turner, Prestina Williamson, Shir- ley Wagner, James Rousseau, Vernon Cockerham, and Theodore Caldwell received this honor. Graham Camp- bell was elected Vice-President of the Student Council. In the spring the Concert Band, following a long tradition, brought more prestige to Atkins with another of its su riot rating in the State Music Festival. The Dance Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Wheeler, performegefor the gala Junior-Senior Prom. This group of musicians were Fred Tanner, Alvestus Williams, Ernest Goodman, James Lomax, Tyrone Scales, Lemuel Stinson, and Clarence Gore. We were represented on the baseball squad by Hubbard Alexander, Lemuel Stinson. Jacqueline Finney, Helen Royal, and Michael Ashley racked up the points for the tennis team. The year was climaxed by Awards Day at which time several of us received certificates of merit for out- standing scholastic achievement. The summer of '57 passed swiftly and at last the year of years had arrived. We were seniors! With the spirit of youth, we plunged into our studies. A few of our group were elected to positions of importance in several school organizations. Fred Tanner was elected president of the Senior Class and president of the junior Engineers' Club: James Rousseau was elected president of the Student Council, Graham Campbell was selected as captain of the Traffic Squad, and Prestina Williamson was chosen editor-in-chief of the Maroon Wave. Both the football and basketball teams had very successfui seasons. Mable Martin was chosen by the Sen- ior Class as their candidate for the title of Miss Atkins High and, in a very close campaign emerged victor- nous. On Monday night, january 20, 1958, in a very impressive ceremony in the school auditorium, a large num- ber of seniors were inducted into the Atkins Chapter of the National Honor Society. Vernon Cockerham was elected president of this organization. And now .as the sands of time run low for us, we are overcome with joy at having been able to attend dear old Atkins. With fond remembrances of those who helped us greatly, we watch reluctantly as the sands of time run out. Farewell!! Theodore Caldwell Historian

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lasf Will and Tesfamenf We, the Senior Class of 1958 of Atkins High School, being of sound mind and sound bodies, do hereby assert, pub- lish, and make this our last will and testament. ARTICLE I Section I To our parents, teachers, and principal, who stood by us during the four years at Atkins, we do hereby be- queath our sincere thanks and appreciation. Section II To our underclassmen we bequeath our worthless and unenvied possessions. ARTICLE II I, Barrie Mitchell, will my ability to obtain the job of reporter for the Maroon Wave to Velma Smith. I, Bobbie Collins, will my ability to type to Wilma Herring. I, Almetris McDonald, will to Annie Ingram all my burnt bologny and to James Dukes, I will my rocky beans and unworked physics problems. I, Sarah Reid, will to Lawrence Starks my problems notebook, and to Vera Roseboro I will my hair style. I, Evelyn Hairston, will my ability to go to school for four years without occupying a seat in the discipline room to Agatha Adams. I Prince Ella Hash, do bequeath my ability to tell ridiculous jokes to Carolyn Love and all my good times to Gwen- dolyn Wilson. I Annie Rice, leave my ability to charm the boys to Dorothy Clayton and my problems book to Donald Rice. I, Ada Cunningham, will my seat in typing class to Carolyn Atwater and to Betty Cunningham my seat in English. l, Joyce Armstrong, will all my happy days at Atkins to Toni Armstrong. Ernest Johnson, will to Sam Benjamin my ability to play left guard on the football team. Decie Williams, leave my seat in typing class to Annie Ingram and to Alton Gunn goes my love. I, Claudette Penn, leave all my good times to Betty Dunlap and to Howard Ridgill my seat in French class. , Syvera Blakney, will my ability to keep cool, calm, and collective to Dorothy Johnson. , Elinor Kelly, will my seat in typing class to Gwendolyn Lindsay. Shirley Wagner, will to Thelma Wagner my ability to be intelligent. , Barbara Wilkins, will to Willie Armstrong my ability to charm the boys. , Alice Barber, will to Dorothy Johnson my ability to master physics. , Gloria Fuller, will my singing ability to Thelma Wagner. To anyone who will accept my flag, I, Dorothy Thomas will it to him. I, Esther Lyles, will to Mary Thomas the ability to hold up the corner at 3:00. I, Ruth Catune, will to Clara McClinton my ever loving, broken locker, and to any junior who can stand it, that Greeg Shorthand Book. I, Verona Holloway, will to Hazel Hall my ability to get chemistry and my seat in the shorthand class to Maxine Long. l, Geri-alcgng Royal, will to Minnie Royal my ability to get out of classes without getting caught and to H. B. my un- ivi e love. I, Graham Campbell, will to Haywood Wilson my sharp, gray, tweed coat with the split from neck to tail. l, Charles Jones, will to James Lindsay my typewriter, hoping he will do a better job of using it. To anyone who wears a size 6-112 AA shoe and is willing to accept a pair of toeless shoes, I, Barbara Smith, will mine. I, Bettye Vance, will to Kay Frances Mack my beloved personality and shape. I, James tender Daddy Rousseau, will to Haywood Raindrop Wilson my ability to charm other boys' girlfriends and to Sam Davis, Jr., I will my bopping ability and my nickname, Tender Daddy. I, Vernon Baron, will my cool bop to Charles Connor. I, Doris Brown, will my seat in typing class to Betty Koger. I, Josephine Kershaw, will to Shirley Brunson my trim, slim look. I, Annie Miller, will to Janice Jessup my most lady-like personality. I, Diana Jones, will to Betty Hairston my self respect. l, Prestina Williamson, will my position as editor of the school paper to Claudette Cook. I, Minniette Malone, will my lockless locker to Mary Fair, and to Carolyn Love my technique of getting what I want most. To Pearl Harris goes my position as Dramatic Club secretary. I, Ruth Gaither, will to Inez Bohannon my ability to get what I want through methods and techniques known only to me. I, Claudia Rucker, will to Emma Rucker my original book, How to Acquire Shorthand Skill. I, Kenneth Jones, will to William Stelle all my short cloths and my drawing ability to Paul Jones. I, Geneva Charles, will my physic book to Beichie Charles. l, Marjorie Steele, will to Yvonne Steele my ability to keep my mouth shut at the proper time. To the unfortunate underclassmen, I, Rosa Lyles, will my old laugh. I, Rosa Butler, will to Deloris Martin my old physics test papers so that she will not have to study. I, Fred Tanner, will my alluring charm to Willie Hairston. ARTICLE III We here appoint two capable and honorable students, Rodney Sumler and Valeria Williams as our executor and exec utrix of this, our last will and testament, revoking all former wills. In witness whereof, we do hereby affix our seal this day in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-eight. SIGNED: Class of 1958 Barrie Mitchell, Testator Prince Ella Hash, Testator 1 1 I, l I I 1. I I I

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