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The History of The 1952 Graduates It was September, 1948, and the desert was no longer a desolate region, for amid the shouting and laughter, fifty-eight travelers were climbing on camels for the first lap of a four year journey across the Desert of Learning. We looked forward toreaching, at the end of the oasis, Graduation. Sheik Peters, the most famous person in the desert country, gave us the word to move on, The camel-drivers started their camels, and, slowly but surely, our caravan started across the wind-blown, sun-dried earth, We traveled along for nine months under the leadership of Sheik Peters and camel- drivers, Gilbert, Taylor, and Cheatham, From water hole to water hole, we urged our camels on under the blazing sun. Our caravan often had minor troubles, such as the intense heat of Literature, the sand storms of Tests, the shortage of Water of Wisdom, and the lack of supplies of Information. With the aid of our able Sheik and leaders, we finally reached the Sophomore Oasis. After our three-month vacation, anew Sheik appeared to guide us on our journey; Sheik Peters had left us at the Sophomore Oasis. With new hope and brighter ideals, our caravan started out under the leadership of camel-drivers, Taylor, Allen, and Cheatham. When we saw the beautiful oasis of Graduation, we realized how hard the trip was going to be, After our leaders convinced us it was only a mirage, our spirits dropped to the lowest ebb, but finally we reached the Junior Oasis in the spring. The third summer moon waned, and once more our caravan moved over the Desert of Learning. Realizing the next oasis was Graduation, our tribe traveled with greater zest and spirit, with Morris and Holley as our camel-drivers. The fourth lap was the most difficult one. With our camel-drivers, Gilbert and Brown, and Sheik Kerr, we finally got our bearings. Over the many dunes of Study and pitfalls of Exams, our camels trudged wearily onward. Ona high dune Sheik Kerr and our camel drivers pointed out to us our last Oasis, that of Graduation. Before reaching our goal, we stopped at a waterhole, where we were entertained by our sister travelers, the Junior Caravan. On, on, and on we went, getting burnedby the hot sand, blinded by the rushing wind, and blistered by the heat of the sun. At last abanner indicated that we were nearing the last oasis, After the rush of activities to prepare for Graduation, most of us were ready, Ata call from our camel-drivers, we marched to the center of the Graduation Oasis, where we received our diplomas from Sheik Kerr. Still the wind blows, the sun blazes, and sands of time shift the fortunes of the enthusiastic travelers. Ann Goad, Class Historian 20
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To Loretta Doss - A Layne cedar chest for her home in Spout Springs. | To Wade Drinkard - A new book of excuses. | To Mildred Ferguson - A position as a secretary in Gladys. | To Ann Franklin - Absolutely nothing, because her sweet smile and winning ways are all she | needs, To Lewis Garrett - An M.D. from the University of Virginia. To Ann Goad - The ability to overcome obstacles that may lie in her path toward further education. To Ida Belle Harvey - A happy life with a wealthy man. To Joan Harvey - Continued joy in the field of education. To Virginia Herndon - The power to remain as lovable as she is. To Kendall Hunter - A jet plane so he'll be able to travel more rapidly. To Bill Jamerson - A lunch counter all to himself. To Billy Johnston -A glass eye that won't flirt. | To Faye Kestner - A year's supply of non-fattening candy. To Jack Layne - The quotation, In the spring a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love. To Lucy Martin - A position at Patterson's Drug Store. To Randolph Martin - The combined dignity of the Senior class. To Doris Lee Moore - The honor of being the second Michel Angelo. To Sue Moore - More time to be with Charlie. To Mary Ellen Moore - A happy home on Marshall's farm. To Martha Nash - More friends to add to the host that she has. To Leon Paulette - The book How to Win girls. ; To Waverly Payne - The privilege of asking more questions, To Billy Perdue - A life of happiness, that the twinkle may never leave his eye. To Lois Notestein - A new home, all her own, in Evergreen. To Virginia Ragland - A Long life, filled with happiness. To Mary Ellen Ramsey - A home in which to make Johnny Cakes. To Roy Sharp - A McCormick reaper. To Rosa Shupe - A Hudson in the future. To Moses Smith - A Shirley Temple doll and a home on Reynolds Street. | To Peggy Smith - A special rate on stamps and telephone calls to Norfolk. To Mildred Smoot - A happy home in Clifton Forge. To Earlene Stinson - A never-dying smile. | To Calvin Tanner - A pamphlet entitled How to Impress Stella. To Jean Taylor - The song, Stay as Sweet As You Are. To Ann Thomas - Another ring to go with the one she already has. To Beatrice Totty - A ticket on the USS INGRAHAM, To Shirley Walton - A baby grand Steinway, The instrument of the immortals. To Fred Weakley - A Franklin watch, so he'll be able to get to Ann's on time. To Daphine Wells - A Wood home on Park Avenue. To David Wood - An ideal position for himself. To Mary Woods - Whatever she most desires. 19
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