Alexander Wilson High School - Wilsonian Yearbook (Graham, NC)

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WMP JEAN ROGERS THOMPSON PEGGY VIRGINIA WAGONER CAROLYN KOVVINA WEBSTER Jeanie Peg Cathy Fair and gentle, good and true, Not married, but willing to be. Hwllef' lleafls are truer few Words dignified and dependable too. Glee Club 1' will do. FHA Club l, 2, 37 Softball 3, Glee Glee Club 35 FHA Club T. Club 3, 4, Wilsonian Staff 4, Typist, Hootjn' Owl Staff A, Proofreader. SENIOR CLASS POEM Our last four years at Wilson High have been highways of time. Each year has been a different road, each task a hill to climb. The freshman road was very new and paved with bewilderment, We laughed and sang, and suddenly, the first year had been spent. Next, we traveled the sophomore road, where the flowers of knowledge grew, Sometimes we left our merry way to look and pick a few. As down the junior road we went, so carefree, happy and gay, We studied some, played much more, and left work for another day. Now we're seniors on the roads once long, but now so short instead, We've passed the half-way mark, and look, the road is forked ahead. There we see the highway signs pointing like fingers of fate, And each must ask himself this question, which road shall l take? Day by day and step by step, our high school roads are ending, And as we leave these treasured streets, this mes- sage we are sending: Dear School, There's none can take your place, For you leave a memory that time cannot erase. CAMILLA ISLEY Poet

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PATRTCIA JO ANNE OWEN A smile is the same rn all languages. AH Club l, Glee Club 3, 4. CAROLYNE LORETTA PARRISH Carol Quiet, reserved and demure, a friend upon whom you are always sure? Class Vice President i, Glee Club 3, Wilsonian Staff 4. GORDON SCOTT PENDERORAPH Zero Take life too seriously, and what is it worth? FFA Club i, 2, 3, 4, Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President, Football i, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, CO- Captain, Parliamentary Procedure Team 3, Treasurer, 4, Vice President. HERMAN FRANKLIN PENDERGRAPH Herman Happy I am, from care l'm free, why aren't all contented like me? FFA Club l, 2, 3, 4, Reporter, Basketball 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Football 4, Monogram Club 4, Most Mischievous. PEGGY JEAN RAY ,fpegu She needs no eulogy: she speaks for herself. FHA Club 1, 2, Songleader 3, Secretary, 4, Historian, Class President 2, Cheerleader 3, Glee Club 3, Council Representa- tive 3, 4, President, County Council Representative 4, Miss Football of 1950, 2, Monogram Club 3, 4, Hootin' Owl Staff 4. SARAH FRANCES SMlTH Flossie The bright idea struck him-to get married. Glee Club 3, 4. BOBBY HUNTER THOMPSON Negro Bob The worlds no better if we worry, lifes no longer If we hurry. Class Treasurer 4, Class Vice President 1, 2, Council Repre- sentative 3, Most Intellectual, Most Likely to Succeed. GLENN EDWARD THOMPSON Glenn True to his word, his work, and his friends. FFA Club i, 2, 3, Vice President, Hootin' Owl Staff 4, Bus Drivers Club 3, 4.

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V , i Benin ffisfzfry lt was a crisp, September morning in T949 when we sixty-seven wide-awake freshmen entered the portals of Alexander Wilson High School to begin another mile of our journey. Since our class was very large, the group was divided into two sections, section I, which was under Mr. Abernathy and section A, under Miss Teague. The first thing of importance was the election of officers. Mr. Abernathy's group chose the follow- ing: Jerry Holt, president, Carolyne Parrish, vice president, Billie June Coble, secretary, and Vernell Ashley, treasurer. Miss Teague's group chose these members to lead their class: Bill King, president, Bobby Thompson, vice president, Peggy Tingen, secretary, and Janet Capps, treasurer. During our first year in high school, we, as freshmen, enioyed many interesting and exciting activities, but vacation time soon rolled around and our summer months were filled with various events. As September rushed upon us, we found our- selves beneath the portals of our beloved school. Again this year, however, Mrs. Fisher was adviser of section l, while Mr. Abernathy had section A. Mr. Abernathy's section elected the following as their class officers: Peggy Ray, president, Patsy Holt, vice president, Billie June Coble, secretary, and Bobby Lawrence, treasurer. Mrs. Fisher's section elected these as their leaders: Charlotte Leonard, president, Bobby Thompson, vice president, Janet Capps, secretary, and Betty Jones, treasurer. It became necessary for Mrs. Fisher to join her husband in Asheville, so Colonel Edwards succeeded her as adviser to section l. By the time we were sophomores, we had learn- ed the schedule of our daily work and were kept very busy, we thought. We finished the year, but lost a few classmates. In IE Our iunior year began with a total of forty-eight members who were united as one group with Mrs. Robbins as adviser. The first big job was the selec- tion of leaders. After much thought, these were our choice: Burke Loy, president, Charlotte Leonard, vice president, Patsy Holt, secretary, and Bobby Lawrence, treasurer. The iunior year was a very important one for us, because we were allowed to participate in more activities. This really pleased us and fed our ego. Next we had the duty of selecting our marshals, who were Camilla Isley, chief, Patsy Jo Hunter, Peggy Tingen, and Janet Capps. Soon came the time for us to select our class rings, this occasion was one of our happiest high school experiences. Before we knew it, we were faced with the preparation of the Junior-Senior Banquet, the theme of which was Singing in the Rain. This gala event was held at Alamance Hotel where we had a wonderful time. Vacation time soon rolled around, and again we were happy and carefree boys and girls. Our senior year began with a bang, and everyone was eager and willing to work hard, for our goal was well in sight. The following officers were chosen: Burke Loy, president, Bobby Law- rence, vice president, Patsy Holt, secretary, and Bob- by Thompson, treasurer. Peggy Ray was elected by the student body to serve as president of the Good Citizenship Council. During our senior year there were many import- ant offices to be filled. In October we elected the Hootin' Owl Staff. Next was the selection of our superlatives, then we chose our mascots, Jacque- line Bailey and John Doss. Soon our annual staff was chosen. As the last lap of our iourney draws nearer, we rejoice that obstacles have been overcome and our goal-graduation-is no longer a dream. PATSY HOLT Historian