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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1953 volume:

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'nf'- ,xr - f - .L , il -V A -1.14.11 4 THE MAROON GOLD 7953 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLAtS OF ATKINS HIGH SCHOOL WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA S111 ,illliemuriam JAMES HENRY PURCELLE '9344951 to I Dedicated to the memory of James Henry PUTCQl12, OUT IJCIOVQJ. ClaSSIIlatQ, who VVBS fatally injury in football practice on September Qtlx. 1951. May his deathless courage remain with us through the years to come. SENID ff 5 GJ 19 bv' ,X ,...... .X N X, ALFRED LEE ADAMS Pet saying-l'Wise Guy Activities-band Ambition-musician DON ALBERT ADAMS Nickname-Don Juan Pet saying-- That overwhelms me!! Activities-track Ambition-U. S. A. F. DELORIS LOUISE ALEXANDER Nickname-Dell - Pet saying- Have mercy Activities-Bandg flagbearerg Etiquette club Ambition-psychiatrist CHARLES NORMAN ALSTON Nickname-Bird Pet saying-t'Every dog has its day Activities-Hi-Yg Public Speaking Clubg Glee Clubg Co-ed Councilg Etiquette Club Ambition-mechanical engineer MILDRED ARCHIE Nickname-Boo Pet saying- What you know, kiss Ambition-Nurse SHIRLEY ANN ARCI-IIE .Nickname-Shel Pet saying-'KI hate to holler, but hey, hey'l Activities--Y-teens Ambition-seamtress eniom I EUGENE ATTUCKS l Nickname-Gene et saying- Good things come A P to those who wait' mbition-professional boxer SHIRLEY YVONNE BACOTE Nickname-Shirl Pet saying- Oh, Brother Activities-Crown-Scepter Clubg Ye Merrie Stenos Clubg Et- iquette clubg Public Speaking Clubg Library Page Ambition-Pharmacist HAROLD LEVON BARNES N ickname+Hal Pet saying- Don't know it, hoss' Activities--Bandg Dramatic Clubg Traffic Squadg Hi-Y I Ambition-brick mason TALMADGE LORENZO BARNETT Nickname - Pete Pet saying- You know I am Activities-Band WILLIE MAE BISHOP Nickname-B-sharp Pet saying- Whatcha know kid Activities-Student Councilg Y- Teeng Photography Clubg Art Club Ambition-teacher ANNIE MAE BELTON Nickname-Mae Pet saying- Oh, Really I Activities-Red Crossg Etiquette i Clubg Y-Teen Ambition-teacher z 1 9 ESSIE MAE BLACKMON N ickname-Fatso Pet sain - There i g s no middle line for truth Activities-Junior Red Cross' Y-Teensg Ye Merrie Stenosg Dramatic Clubg Collectors Club Ambition-nurse JOHNNIE LINVILLE BLACKWELL Nickname-Ivey Pet saying- Why, show Activities-Radio Clubg Photo graph Clubg Baseball Ambition-electrical engineer MABLE CREOLA BLACKWELL Nickname-Mae Pet saying- You fracture me Activities-Y-teens Ambition-stenographer BARBARA ANN BLAKNEY Nickname-Babs Pet saying- Don't do it Bab , Y Activities-Y-Teens ' Ambition-stenographer JAMES EDWARD BLAYLOCK Nickname-J une Pet saying- I cop Activities-Baseballg Hi-Y Ambition-professional baseball player BETTY JEAN BOOKER Nickname-Jean Pet saying- I want to thank youu . Activities-Ye Merrie Stenos Ambition-novelist HERBERT BRADLEY N ickname-Herbertoe Pet saying- You know I dol' Activity-Band STELLA LEE BRADSHAW Nickname-Tiny Pet saying- He is wise who uses wisdom. Activities-Y-Teensg Ye Merrie Stenosg Student Council Ambition-Nurse ANNIE RUTH BRISTOW N ickname-Ruth Pet saying- I want to thank youu Activities-Inter Club-Council' Co-ed Councilg Y-Teensg Dramatic Clubg Etiquette Club Ambition-stenographer ANNIE MILDRED BROWN Nickname-Ruth Brown Pet saying- Have a good time Activities-Co-ed Council' Y- Teensg Collectors Clubg Ye Merrie Stenos Ambition-Wemen's Air Corp JAMES BROWN N ickname-Choo - Choo Pet saying- I ain't in no shape Activites-Bandj footballg track Aiixbition-construction engineer JOHN BYNUM Nickname-Goose P ' Ci et saymg- Hello, there. Ambition-Auto mechanic , , JOHN OTIS BYRD, JR. Nickname- Johnny Otis-J. O. Pet saying- I want to thank you, baby Activities-Glee Clubg Traffic Squad Ambition-teacher-physical education RAEFORD CALDWELL Nickname-Blues Pet saying- Are you kidding? Activities-baseball: footballg Hi-Yg Traffic Squad Ambition-policeman 1 HARRY L. CAMPBELL, JR. Nickname-Mocksvillie Pet saying- I wouldn't say that Activities-Glee Clubg Student Council: Photography Clubg Radio Club Ambition-radio technician BURLEY JANE CHARLES Nickname-Jane Pet saying- Hey, now! Activities-Ye Merrie Stenos Ambition-stenographer MARTHA JEAN CHARLES Nickname- Mona Lisa Pet saying- Cool your works, papa Activitiesn-Etiquette Clubg Red Crossg Y-Teens Ambition-Nurse FREDDIE CHAVIS Nickname-Peas Pet saying- I want to appreciate youn Activities-traveling manager Ambition-pilot eniom ROSAVEE CHISHOLM Nickname-Brighteyes Pet saying- show nough Activities-Traffic squad Ambition-seamtress JAMES EDVJARD COBB Nickname-Jelly Pet saying- That,s real snazzie' Ambition-mechanic SARAH ANN CONNER Nickname-San Pet saying-'tMuch Success Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Club Ambition-teacher MARY CATHERYN COOK Nickname-Cookie Pct saying- Baby, be careful if you can't be goodl' Ambition-tailor JAMES R. COOPER Nickname-Coo-pa Pet saying - Let's get the gravy, chilun Activities-Glee Clubg Traffic Squad Ambition-history teacher CAROL COOPER Nickname-Cooper Pet saying-'tIt's in the book Ambition-nurse LEE ESTER COVINGTON Nickname-Little Ester Pet saying- Shame on you Activities-Red Crossg Etiquette Clubg Y-Teens Ambition-teacher RUBY THELMA CRAWFORD N ickname-Pee-wee Pet saying- Cool it kid Activities--Etiquette Clubg Y-Teens Ambition-Nurse BERNICE CROSBY N ickname-Bern Pet saying- I want to thank youu Activities-Y-teensg Red Crossg Etiquette Clubg Photograph Club Ambition-interior decorator HIAWATHA MARTIN CROSSON N ickname-Hi Pet saying- You mighty right Activities-Band Ambition-teacher BOYSIE CUNNINGHAM Nickname-Big hands Pet saying- Always ready Activities-Footballg basketball Ambition-coach NATHANIEL CUNNINGHAM Nickname-Good-time daddy Pet saying- Baby, don't do it Activities-Baseballg football: trackg basketball Ambition-businessman eniom JOHN WESLEY CUTHRELL Nickname-Accus Pet saying- I'm slumming and bummingl' Activities-footballg basketball Ambition-playwriter CLINTON EDWARD DAVIS Nickname-Clint Pet saying- That's pretty good Activities-Photography Clubg basketball Ambition-doctor NANCY DAVIS N ickname-Doosie Pet saying- But, you don't understand Activities-Bandg Ye Merrie Stenosg Photo Club Ambition-sociologist MARION CORNELIA DEAN Nickname-Luchy Pet saying- I see what you mean Activities-Dramatic Clubg Eti- quette Clubg Ye Merrie Stenosg Y-teens: Student Council Ambition-Nurse LACY DEBERRY N ickname-Pop Pet saying- Easy kid Activities-Basketball Ambition-auto mechanic NANETTA DERR Nickname-La Derr Pet saying- O wel1'a honey, I know what you meanu Activities-Y-teensg Photography Club Ambition-seamtress DAVID DILLARD, JR. Nickname-Junior Pet saying- That will do it I Activities-Glee Club Ambition-brick mason ROBERT LEE DOBY Nickname-Dusty Pet saying- What you say this time, baby Activities-Bandg Dramatic Clubg Hi-y Ambition-mortician ANNIE DOGAN Nickname--Ann Pet saying-UI know what you mean Activities-Y-teens Ambition-Nurse ROY LUTHER DRUMMOND Nickname--Jitterbug Pet saying- Feels oogy joogy Activities-Student Council Ambition-pianist RUTH EDWARDS Pet saying- Now I heard everything Activities-Etiquette Club, Y- teensg Dramatic Club Ambition-doctor CLAUDETTE DEVONIA FAIR Nickname-Ba Ba Pet saying- Mmmm-um-boy Activities-Etiquette Club! Y- teens Ambition-Nurse eniord u DOROTHY LEE FAIR Nickname-Dot Pet saying-'tKeep cool, daddy O' Ambition-Nurse ISAAC MONROE FALLS, JR. Nickname-Ike Pet saying- Above all, to thine ownself be truet' Activities-Bandg Etiquette Club Red Crossg Hi-Yg Photo Club Ambition-chemist JOHNNY FEASTER Nickname-Jolie Pet saying- Careful now, don't hurt nobody Ambition-science instructor BETTY JEAN FLIPPIN Nickname-Flip Pet saying- Hey! Hey Activities-Y-teens, Etiquette Club Ambition-science instructor DANIEL FOSTER Nickname-Pee Wee Pet saying- That's great Activities--Footballg baseballg basketball manager l Ambition-coach OSCAR EDWARD FRIDAY, JR Nicknme-Moucher Pet saying-- Music is like nothing in this World Activities-Glee Club Ambition-'pianist or singer v a PATSY JEAN FULLER Nickname-Lefty Pet saying- Time takes care ol everything Activities-Y-teensg Glee Clubg Maroon Wave staff Ambition-surgical nurse CYRUS BERNARD FULP N ickname-Nard Pet saying- Watch yourself, boyy, Activities-Footballg trackg baseball Ambition-philosopher BELVIA JEAN GAITHER Nickname-Moon Pet saying- What's the great idea Activities-Y-teens: Ye Merrie Stenos ' Ambition-labortory technician RICHARD LEVANT GAMBLE N ickname-Dick Pet saying- Hey look, that's my business' Activities-Red Crossg Dramatic clubg Traffic clubg Co-ed councilg Etiquette club Ambition-doctor QUEEN ESTER GARDNER Nickname-Sister Pet saying- I'm here to tell you' Activities-Y-teensg Ye Merrie Stenos Ambition-lawyer ROSA LEE GILLIAM N ickname-Rose Pet saying- Don't kid yourself Activities-Glee club Ambition-social worker LUTHER GLENN Nickname-Luke Pet saying-- Baby, don't do it Activities-Baseball: footballg baseball Ambition-mechanic JAMES DUREECE GRANT Nickname- D Pet saying- Out of the mouth of Grant oft times comes gems Activities-Red Crossg Hi-YQ Eti- quette clubg Photography clubg Art club Ambition-Artist JOY VALERIA GREEN Nickname-Happy Pink Pet saying- Are you kidding Activities-Y-teens Ambition-teacher JOAN GREEN WOOD N ickname-Ann Pet saying- No kidding Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Red Crossg Crown and Sept- er Ambition-stenographer I DOROTHY MAE GRIER Nickname-Dot Pet saying- That's strictly con- fidential' Activities--Y-teens: Photography club Ambition-nurse HATTIE MA ickname Pudd ng et saying I know what you mean ctlvities-Dramatic club' Y- teens' Photography clubg Etiquette club mbition-teacher UDE GRIFFIN NT' - I p ' J X . . . . , K BENJAMIN GRIFFIN Nickname-Ben Pet saying- Well, all right Activities-Hi-Y Ambition-electrical engineer EUGENE EDWARD GUNN Nickname-Shot Gun Pet saying-UDon't do it Activities-Hi-Yg Etiquette clubg footballg Student Councilg baseballg Traffic Squad: Band Ambition-chemical engineer BOBBY GWYN Nickname-Fleet Pet saying- I want to thank youl' Activities-baseballg Photo- graph club Ambition-professional baseball player CORDELIA HAIRSTON Nickname-Peanut Pet saying- What's the rush Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Bandg Photo club Ambition-physical education in- structor LULA MAE HAIRSTON Nickname-Lula Boodie Pet saying- I don't know Activities-Y-Teens Ambition-seamstress MARVIN HAIRSTON Nickname-Pinoccio Pet saying- If you are smart, you can be a hero Activities-Hi-yg Red Crossg Eti- quette clubg Photo clubg Collectors club Ambition-jet pilot eniom HAIRSTON ickname Peg et saying I want to thank you!! ctivities-Y-teensg Photo clubg Etiquette clubg Red Cross Ambition-nurse PEGGIE ANN BI' - P ' -TGC A MAE FRANCES THOMASINA HAMM Nickname-Mama Sugar Pet saying-t'Ain't even worried about it Activities-majoretteg Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette club Ambition-secretary JUNNELL LOUISE HARPER Nickname-Nell Pet saying- Oh Boy! Activities-Y-teens Ambition-nurse EULA MAE HARRINGTON Nickname-Mama Pet saying-'KHey Mama Activities-Y-teens Ambition-seamstress DELORES LORETTA HARRIS Nickname--Sis Pt saying- Oh, I wouldn't say that Activities-Traffic squad Ambition-nurse 2 BARNABAS WILFORT HART Nickname-Bonnie Pet saying- Umm, Boy Activities-Traffic squadg base ball Ambition- brick mason BARBARA JEAN HARVEY Nickname-B. T. Pet saying-'tDon't do it Activities-Y-teensg cheer leader Ambition-stenographer BARBARA LEE HAWKINS N ickname-Babs Pet saying- No, darling Activities-Y-teensg Etiquette clubg Glee clubg Ye Merrie Stenos Ambition-nurse ZATIE MISSOURI HAWKINS N ickname-Zoo Pet saying- Most gracious Activities-Photography club: Y-teens Ambition-teacher HAYWOOD LEE HOLIDAY Nickname-Toot Pet saying- That's alright Activities-Baseball Ambition-interior decorator JAMES RAY HORTON Nickname-Valentino Pet saying- Don't do it Activities-Baseballg track Ambition-lawyer THOMAS HOWARD Nickname-Duke Pet saying- That's a fact Activities-Photography club Ambition-commercial artist eniom HATTIE LEE HOWIE Nickname-Lee Pet saying- You know I will Activities-Y-teensg Etiquette club Ambition-beautician BARBARA JEANNE HUNTER Nickname-Babs Pet saying- No, Darling Activities-Y-teensg Junior Red Cross Ambition-seamstress MARY L HUNTER Nickname-Mae Pet saying-'Tm telling you Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Y- teens Ambition-stenographer Roscom ALDOLPHUS HUNTER Nickname-Scoe Pet saying- Don't Do It Activities-Professional Base Ball player Ambition-radio engineering FRANK HUNTLEY Nickname-Slick Pet saying- I'm going to get minen Activities-Baseball Ambition-auto machine BETTY MARIE INGRAM Nickname-Betty J o Pet saying- That leaves me weak Activities-Y-teeny Etiquette clubg Student Council Ambition-Nurse BOBBY INGRAM Nickname-Pie Pet saying- Later Activities-Trackg Baseballg Cheerleader Ambition-brick mason MARY FRANCES INGRAM Nickname-Goody Two Shoes Pet saying-'KLet's face it', Activities-Y-teensg Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Clubg Photo Club Ambition-secretary CLINTON ISAAC, JR. Nickname-Son a in 'tAn els dread where Pet s y g- g fools will tread Activities-Hi-Yg Traffic Squadg Dramatic Clubg Glee Club Ambition-salesman ALLEN ALEXANDER JACKSON, JR. Nickname-Pete Pet saying- Everything is real gone Activities-Footballg Glee Clubg Baseball Ambition-machinist DORIS LILLIAN JACKSON Nickname-Dot Pet saying- Don't loose your coo1,' Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Clubg Y-teens: Basketballg Block A Club WILLIAM LOUIS JACKSON Nickname-L Pet saying- Kid Activities-Baseball Ambition..carpenter FHELMA ELIZABETH JARRETT Nickname-Shortie Pet saying- Hey now A . .. - - A ctivities Y teens mbition-surgical nurse NATHANIEL JOHNSON Nickname-Bug Pet saying- Don't be sorry, be careful Activities-Drum Major Ambition-professional dancer SUE PEARL JOHNSON Nickname-Degree Pet saying- I admire your audacity Activities-Y-teensg Etiquette Clubg Photography Club Ambition-beautician VICTOR JOHNSON Nickname-Slick Vick Pet saying- After he goes, there shall be no morev Activities-Football 3 baseballg basketball DONALD RAYMOND JONES Nickname-Professor Pet saying- Be calm and cool always Activities-Hi-YQ Co-ed Councilg Junior Red Crossg Photo- graphy Clubg Dramatic Clubg Public Speaking Club DORIS BARBARA JONES Nickname-Jonsie Pet saying- Honey, hush Activities-Dramatic Clubg Eti- quette Clubg Ye Merrie Senosg Maroon Wave Staff Ambition-social worker CLAUDETTE COLBERT JORDAN Nickname-Mammy Pet saying- Daddy knows Activities-Band, Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Clubg D Groupg Dramatic Club Ambition-French instructor ELOIS KENNEDY N ickname-Lula Pet saying- Now that over- whelms me Activities-Y-teens Ambition-stenographer BARBARA ANN KINARD Nickname-Drip Pet saying- Let's try it Activities-Crown and Septer Clubg Y-teensg Etiquette Club: Ye Merrie Stenos' Bandg Maroon Wave Staffg Photograph Club Pu y 5 bli,c Speaking Club X Ll 5 Ambition-mortcianvjtb ' , rg os'- FRANK EDWARD KING Nickname-Slob Pet sayings- Go Cooly Mo Activities-Student Council: Football team Ambition-business man DORIS SYLVIA KIRBY Nickname-Shorty Pet saying- Take it slow, okay Activities-Etiquette Clubg Y- teensg Collectors Club Ambition-physical education instructor ROGER JEROME LAMPKIN S Nickname-Lamp Pet saying-'fDon't do it Ambition-teacher 3.I1C6 RUBY ELIZABETH LASH N ickname-Pudden Pet saying- Later for the happenings Activities-Glee Clubg Y-teen Ambition-stenographer BARBARA JEAN LATHAM N ickname-Barbie Pet saying- Much success Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Dramatic Clubg Etiquette Club Ambition-teacher BETTY LOU LATHAM Nickname-Bet Pet saying- You believe me, don't you? Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Club Ambition-stenographer OCTAVIA DELOIS LAWSON .Nickname-Tavia Pet saying- You can believe that! Activities-Glee Club Ambition-musician CLOTELLE ALONZO LEAVY Nickname-Clo Pet saying- I am in no shape Ambition-tailor LEON LEEPER N. ickname-Pete Pet saying- In the book Activities-Basketball Ambition-judge BETTY JO LEGRAND Nickname-Beck Pet saying- I guess so Activities-Photography Club Ambition-Seamtress ' HENRY LEWIS Nickname-J one Pet saying- Say what Activities-Hi-yg Dramatic C'ubg Traffic Squadg Red Cross' Etiquette Clubg Co-cd Councilg Photo Club Ambition-teacher INDIA LEWELLYN Nickname-Sis Pet saying- Oh, what the heck Activities-Photography Club Ambition-telephone operator JULIA MAE LILLY Nickname-Tootsie Pet saying- I want to thank you!! Ambition-seamtress JESSIE MAE LITTLE Nickname-Twinkle Pet saying- One never knows, does one Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Clubg Dramatic Club: Y-teen Ambition-Nurse EMMA LEE LOCKE Nickname--Peaches Pet saying- Well, all right Ambition-teacher SUSAN CAMILLA LOGAN Nickname-Sue Pet saying- Oh, no Activities-Y-teensg Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Club Ambition-stenographer JOHNNIE WILLIAM LONG Nickname-Long Dog Pet saying- The great lover Activities-Bnseballg basketballg Traffic Squadg Scouting Ambition-doctor, U. S. Air Force JOYCE DELORIS LORICK Nickname-J oy Pet saying- Isn't that nice Activities-Bandg Y-teeng Eti- quette Clubg Ye Merrie Stenos Arnbition-surgical nurse WILLIAM ODELL LOWERY Nickname-Bluh Pet saying- Faith can move mountains Activities-Glee Clubg Student Council Ambition-musician MARGARET BEATRICE LYLES Nickname-Linda Pet saying- I am telling you Activities-Student Council Ambition-seamtress xy WILLIE HELEN LYLES Nickname-Tonie Pet saying- Most likely, but not hardly Activities-Bandg Ye Merrie Stenos Ambition-stenographer HERMAN MILLER LYTLE N ickname-Slim Pet saying- A word to the wise is sufficient Activities-Hi-y Ambition-auto mechanicg Air Force BOOKER THOMAS MCCLOUD JR. Nickname-Book Pet sayihg- Ain't noting shak- mg Activities-Baseball Ambition-interior decorator THEODORE MCCOLLUM N ickname-Taker Pet saying- See it now Activities-Band Ambition-trade teacher JANIE LOUISE MCCORKLE Nickname-Cookie Pet saying- Be yourself, kid Activities-Y-teeng Etiquette Clubg Red Cross Ambitiong-teacher LONNIE JAMES MCCOY Pet saying- Always able Activities-Student Councilg R Crossg Band ed Ambition-business administrator CLAUDETTE BEATRICE MCHAM Nickname-Bea Pet saying- Pm telling you Activities-Y-teeng Etiquette Club Ambition-Nurse :Nu HAZEL SAMUEL MCLAURIN Nickname-Tolo Pet saying- Today is here, tomorrow you'll worry about yesterday Activities-Dramatic Club Ambition-lawyer JAMES ALLEN MACK Nickname-Molly Pet saying- That's life Activities-ping pongg baseball Ambition-steel engineer GEORGE MANUEL Nickname-Heavy Pet saying- Later, kid, later Activities-football Ambition-air craft observer SHIRLEY MARTIN N ickname-Pee Wee Pet saying- Eat me, that's real nice Activities-Ye Merrie Stenos Ambition-French teacher JESSIE PEARL MASON Nickname-Little Bit Pet saying- Take it easy Ambition-social worker bg,-'S ,J - use WILLIAM FRANCES MERONEY Nickname-Billy Pet saying- Hello, sugar foot Activities-Etiquette Clubg Hi-y baseball Ambition-doctor PAULINE MILDRED MILLER Nickname-Paula Pet saying- Donlt do it Activities-Y-teens Ambition-commercial teacher ROBERTA ALFREEDA MILLER Nickname-Ro Pet saying- No kiddingl' Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Y-teens Ambition-Nurse ULMONT LEONARD MILLER Nickname-Moe Pet saying- Are you, for real Activities-Hi-yg trackg baseballg cheerleader Ambition-construction engineer WILLIAM HENRY MILLER Nickname-Billy Pet saying- What'cha know Activities-Art Club Ambition-artist BETTY FRANCES MOCK N ickname-Run Joe Pt saying-t'Ah, hush your mouth Activities-Y Merrie Stenosg Eti- quette Clubg Y-teens Ambition-stenographer EVELYN LORENA MOCK Nickname-Chic-Chic Pet saying- Be careful if you can't be good Ambition-Nurse or beautician eniom BOBBY LAWRENCE MOORE Nickname-Weeks Pet saying-K'That's kind of out- rageous isn't it Activities-Hi-yg Maroon Wave Staffg Etiquette Club Ambition-journalist MARY ELIZABETH MOORE Nickname-Payne Pet saying- Gotta do it Activities-Etiquette Clubg Y- Teensg Ye Merrie Stenosg Red Cross Ambition-Nurse ROBERT LEE MOORE Nickname-More Pet saying-'Nothing is impossi- ble!! Activities-Baseballg Basketball Ambition-steel engineer LEO SMITH MORRISON JR. Nickname-Chuck Pet saying-i'There'll be a bright er day Activities-Bandg Crown and Sceoter Clubg Etiquette Clubg Hi-Yg Maroon and Wave Staffg Student Council Ambition-accountant THOMAS LEE MUMFORD Nickname-Rooster Pet saying-- No liel' Ambition-businessman BARBARA JEAN NELSON 1 Nickname-Babs Pet saying- Don't do it Activities--Co-ed councilg Y- teensg Collectors Clubg Ye Merrie Stenos E Ambition--stenographer 2 MAJOR LEE NETTLES Nickname-Cool Daddy Pet saying- Why shore Ambition-businessman HERBERT TUCKER NICHOLS Nickname-Herb Pet saying- D0n't do it Ambition-carpenter MARY ODOM N ickname-Sis Pet saying- I want to thank you' Activities-Photography Club: Etiquette Clubg Y-teeng Red Cross Ambition-social worker JAMES PANKEY JR. Nickname-Plankey Pet saying- What you say, Jin Activities-Dramatic Clubg Photography Club Ambition-business man DORIS PARHAM Nickname-Pam Pet saying- Be cool don't blow upyn Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Clubg Dramatic Club Ambition-stenographer JAMES PARKER Nickname-T-Bone Pet saying- Everything is stag- mo and nu com b-blimpn Activities-Dramatic Clubg Traffic squadg Bandg H-Y Clubg Student Councilg Co- ed Councilg Photo Club Ambition-band director eniom GAYNELLA PAULING Nickname-Sis Pet saying- Oh, you don't say Activities-Y-teens Ambition-nurse JUANITA PENN Nickname-Nita Pet saying-'Tm thru withit Activities-Y-teensg Etiquette Clubg Jr. Red Cross Ambition-English instructor BEULA NELLE PERRY Nickname-Nellie Pet saying- Really Ambition-concert soloist GERALDINE MARIE PLOWDEN Nickname-Geral Pet saying- Yours forever' Activities-Y-teensg Ye Merrie Stenos Club Ambition-teacher CLEO POTTER Nickname-Potts Pet saying- Ain't this a shame! Activities-Hi-ygg Track: Base- ballg Football Ambition-construction engineer EUGENE HAMMETT PRESTON JR. - Nickname-Sergeant Pet saying- Be reasonable Activities-Student Councilg Hi- Yg Jr. Red Crossg Co-ed Coun- cilg Dramatic Clubg Etiquette Clubg Traffic Squad Ambition-radio engineer MARY PURYEAR Nickname-Dimples Pet saying-- I know what you mean Activities-Y-teensg Dramatic Club Ambition-secretary COLEMAN LYNN RADER, JR. Nickname-Co Co Pet saying- I ain't in no shape Activities-Bandg Maroon Wave Staffg Hi-Y Ambition-mathematician EARLENE REYNOLDS Nickname-Penny Pet saying-t'Lucky You Activities-Dramatic Clubg Eti- quette Clubg Ye Merrie Stenosg Co-ed Councilg Y-teens Ambition-secretary FRANCES LOGAN REYNOLDS Nickname-Puerto Rico Pet saying- Tweet-ti-weet Activities-baseballg Photography Club Ambition-building contractor ANNIE BELLE RICE Nickname-Arm Pet saying- You scored Activities-Y-teensg Etiquette Club Ambition-teacher THADDEUS LAWRENCE RICE Nickname-Teco Pet saying- Hey gurl Activities-Student councilg Ex- plorers Unitg Photography Clubg Etiquette Clubg Public Speaking Clubg football team Ambition-businessman 2 enjnrfs HAROLD V. RICHARDSON Pet saying- Yes Sir Activities--Dramatic Clubg Ili-Yg Junior Red Crossg Traffic Squadg Etiquette Club Ambition-soclal executive MARTHA PECOLLA RICHARDSON Nickname-Pa Po Pet saying- Oh grits Activities-Senior Y-teens Ambition-seamstress WARREN LEE RICHMOND Nickname-Vol Pet saying- You know what I Mean Activities-Footballg baseball Ambition-interior decorator MOCILLE ELIZABETH ROBERTS Nickname-Sister Pet saying- Oh yeah Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Y-Teens Ambition-teacher DAVID ROBINSON Nickname-Bibby Pet saying- Scuse me! Activities-Football Ambition-pharmacist DORIS THERESA ROBINSON Nickname-D. T. Pet saying- Is that for sure? Activities-Glee Clubg Etiquette Clubg Ye Merrie Stenosg Y-teensg Dramatic Club 5 Ambition-nurse 3 JEAN ROBINSON Nickname-Jeanne Pet saying- Oh, you'll tell me any old thing Activities-Dramatic Club, Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Club Ambition-social Worker EVELYN JEWMELL RORIE Nickname-Jim Pet saying-'tHotto Shelly Jane Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Co-ed Councilg Glee Clubg Y-teeng Maroon Wave Staff Ambition-laboratory technician CHARLES RUSH N ickname-Long Gone Pet saying- I want to thank you!! Activities-Basketballg football Ambition-businessman JAMES RUTH Nickname-Punjab Pet saying- You can believe that Stuff Activities-football Ambition-football coach AUGUSTINE RUTHERFORD Nickname--Stine Pet saying- Alright Activities-Football: baseball Ambition-brick layer JAMES C. SAWYER Nickname-J. C. Pet Saying- Always able Activities-Baseball Ambition-lawyer HENRY LEON SCALES N Nickname-Louie Pet saying- Couldn't get our, could I Ambition-electronic engineer IRVIN E. SCOTT N ickname-Skeet Pet saying- Somethings got 'to be done Activities-Basketballg track Ambition-businessman JOSEPH CURTISS SETTLE N ickname-J o Pet saying- He who hesitates is Lost Activities-Glee Club Ambition-radio-radar technician JAMES DOUGLAS SHELL Nickname-Jimmy Pet saying- Cool the pill Activities-Hi-yg Glee Club Ambition-physical instructor VALJEANNE ELAINE SIMMONS Nickname-Val ' Pet saying- She's right Activities-Y-teensg Etiquette Clubg Ye Merrie Stenosg Co-ed Council: Glee Club Ambition-chemist SARAH SIMS Nickname-Doll baby Pet saying- You know how we dol-H Activities-Glee Clubg Etiquette Clubg Y-teensg Maroon Wave Staffg Traffic Squad Ambition-stenographer WALTER SLADE Nickname-Walt Pet saying- You know Activities-Hi-Y Ambition-businessman JAMES WILLIAM SLIGH Nickname-Chip Pet saying-'KA sweet touch of D the rnaster's brush brings life to the cold grey ston eu Activities-Basketballg Traffic Squadg Baseballg Block MA Club Ambition-ballet dancer VARDELL SOLOMON Nickname-Vod Pet saying-'Tm here to tell you Ambition-interior decorator SAMUEL SPEASE Nickname-S. Sam Pet saying- Easy Grea slide a long way Activities-Hi-Yg track Ambition-accountant DONALD SPENCER Nickname-Don Juan Pet saying- Take it ea Activities-Band Ambition-mathematic JEANETTE STEELE Nickname-Netter Pet saying-f'Oh yes Activities-Y-teens Ambition-beautician sy, you'l1 sy, baby ian eniord ROBERT LOUIS STEPHENS N. ickname-Cool Robert Pet saying- Tell it to the judge Activities-Student Councilg Traffic Squadg Photography Club 5 Etiquette Club Ambition-businessman BETTYE L. STOVER Nickname-Cuda Pet saying- Gee Whiz Activities-Y-teensg Dramatic Clubg Ye Merrie Stenos Ambition-stenographer WILLIE B. STURDIVANT Nickname-Willie Boy Pet saying- That's possible but not probable Activities-Dramatic Clubg trackg football Ambition-business administra- tor DAVID TANNER Nickname-Skeen Pet saying- You know I know Ambition-singer ANDREA THOMAS Nickname-Beetree Pet saying-'iThat's if you wanna Activities-Maroon Wave Staff Dramatic Clubg Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Club Ambition-secretary BARBARA JEAN THOMAS Nickname-Sweet Pea Pet saying- You know, kid Activities-Y-teens Ambition-nurse BETTY JEAN THOMPKINS Nickname-Bet Pet saying- Well hush yo mouthl' Activities-Ye Merrie Stenosg Y-teens Ambition-stenographer DANIEL W. THOMPSON, JR. Nickname-Sonny Pet saying- That gets me offu Aetivities-Football: track baseball Ambition-coach MAE FRANCES TONEY Nickname-Wollie Pet saying- Don't do it Activities-Y-teensg Etiquette Club Ambition-stenographer JIMMY KELSEY TRUESDALE Nickname-Tea cup Pet saying- Tomorrow is forever Activities-Etiquette Clubg Hi-y Ambition-physician MILLIE JEAN TRUESDALE N ckname-Frenchie Pet saying-'fIt's in the book Activities-Y-teensg Etiquette Clubg Collectcrs Club Ambition-nurse CORDELIA TURNER Nickname-Chippy Pet saying- Everything is real crazy Activitirs-Bandg Dramatic Clubg Ye Merrie Stenosg Junior Red Cross Ambition-nurse eniom .p V . ROBERT TURNER JR. Nickname-Bull dog Activities-Hi-yg Student Coun cilg Dramatic Clubg G'ee Club: Photography Club: football Ambition-electrical engineer JOAN A. TWITTY Nickname-Adele Pet saying- I got news for youu Activities-Y-teeng Ye Merrie Stenosg Etiquette Club Ambition-social worker MARLENE LOIS TWITTY Nickname-Molly Pet saying- Well all right Activities-Etiquette Club: Y- teeny Co-ed council Ambition-house wife BETTY JEAN TYSON Nickname-Toysy Pet saying- Oh, Yea Activities-Y-teen: Photograph Clubg Glee Club Ambition-social worker DAVID LEE VANCE Nickname-Heat Activities---footballg basketball Ambition-coach JOSEPH THOMAS WALKER N ickname-Poppa Love Pet saying- I wanta thank ya' Activities-football Ambition-brick layer ALICE WASHINGTON Nickname-Little Bo-Peat Pet saying- No lie darling Activities-Y-teensg Red Cross Ambition-nurse ALBERT LEE WARDLOW Nickname-Zert Pet saying-'tEverything is cool Activities-Photography Clubg Baseball Ambition---machinist LEON FRANKLIN WEATHERBEE Nickname-Vallie Pet saying-'tlt takes two to tangol' Activities--Red Cross: footballg baseball Ambition-automechanic JOSEPH V, WEBB Nickname-J oe Pet saying- Git down boy Ambition-professional baseball player MARY JANE WEBSTER Nickname-Web Pet saying- I want to thank youw Activities-Etiquette Clubg Y-teens Ambition--nurse MAE JULIA WERTS Nickname-Mae Pet saying-'tDon't know it Activities-Etiquette Clubg Photo Clubg Y-teens Ambition-seamstress eniord OLIVER L. WHEELER Nickname-Tree Pet saying- Knock that stuff off, man Activities-Bandg football mana- ger Ambition-interior decorator CLEOPHIA WILLIAMS Nickname-Cleo Pet saying-- I got news for you' Activities-Etiquette Clubg Ye Merrie Stenos Ambition-nurse MARY E. WILLIAMS Nickname-Pretty Eye Pet saying-'KLater for the happenings Activities-Y-teensg Etiquette Clubg Dramatic Club Ambition-social worker DOROTHY M. WILSON Nickname-Fuzzy Pet saying- Everything is cool Ambition-beautician ROSA LEE WILSON Nickname-Rose Pet saying-t'And that's 'the go pel truthv Ambition-recreational teacher ROE-EBUD WILSON VIRGINIA WITHERSPOON Nickname-Ginny Pet saying- What you say cool? Activities-Ye Merrie Stenos Ambition-chemist DORIS D. WOFFORD Nickname-Dee Dee Dee Pet saying- Want to tata you Ambition-seamstress LOUIS BELLANY N ickname-County Fair Pet saying- Don't do it Activities-Bandg Collectors Club Ambition-horticulturist eniom CHARLENA DARCENIA YOUNG Nickname-Dimples Pet saying- Take it easy, baby Activities-Letter girlg Y-teens Ambition-commercial teacher DONALD BURRELL YOUNG Nickname-Don Juan Pet saying- I guess you know Activities-Basketballg footballg baseballg traffic squad Ambition-professional baseball player xanax C-Zami Asfory Greenies! Greenies! This was the cry on the lips of some of the Atkinites as we, the freshman class of 1949, entered the halls of this institution. Almost four years have passed since that memorable day in September, and many of our number have passed off the scene. Because that class is responsible for whatever pleasure you received from this book, it is altogether fitting that something of its history is known. In the field of music the following persons became outstanding their first year: Deloris Alexander, Harold Barnes, Talmadge Barnett, Louis Bellamy, Herbert Brad- ley, Nancy Davis, Monroe Falls, Eugene Gunn, Cordelia Hairston, Barbara Kinard, Willie Helen Lyles, Leo S. Morrison, James Parker, Coleman Rader, Donald Spencer, and Cordelia Turner. These were members of the first band at Atkins High School under the direction of Mr. Harry Wheeler. It is through their patience and willing- ness to co-operate and Mr. Wheeler's guidance that our school band has become one of the best in the city. Outstanding soloists in the school glee club have been: Charles Alston, Essie Blackman, 'Harry Campbell, James Cooper, David Dillard, Oscar Fri- day, Patsy Fuller, Barbara Hawkins, William Lowery, Doris Robinson, Joseph Settle, and Betty Tyson. These students have gained for Atkins High School a very good reputation. In dramatics Doris Jones, Doris Robinson, Willie Sturdivant, Annie Bristow, and Harold Richardson have entertained the student body with their ability to act. In inter-scholastic activities the present senior class has proved its worth es- pecially in athletics. Those who have distinguised themselves as football players are: Bernard Fulp, John Cuthrell, Donald Young, Daniel Foster, Daniel Thompson, David Vance, Victor Johnson, James Brown, James Ruth, David Robinson, Eugene Gunn, Boysie Cunningham, and Allen Jackson. James Sligh and Donald Young, co- captains of the 1953 basketball team, have participated in basketball for the past four years. Displaying excellent ability to lead in the various clubs and organizations, some of the members of the graduating class have established a name for themselves. Some of the clubs of which they are head are as follows: Etiquette Club, Leo Mor- rison, Dramatic Club, Harold Richardson, Student Council-Vice pres. Robert Ste- phensg Ye Merrie Stenos, Shirley Bacoteg Crown and Scepter, Leo Morrisong Senior Y-teens, Annie Bristow, Public Speaking Club, Shirley Bacote, Young Adult Li- brary Club, Barbara Kinard and Hi-Y, Eugene Preston. Journalism has been of great interest to some of the members because they have succeeded in pleasing the student body by writing interesting stories for the Maroon Wave. Bobby Moore, Doris Jones, Evelyn Roi-ie, Barbara Kinard, Andrea Thomas, and Patsy Fuller have belonged to the staff during their senior year. This year the title, Miss Atkins High , was awarded Barbara Harvey, a member of this class. The only sadness we have known during our four years stay here was the death of one of our members, James Purcell, to whom we have dedicated this volume. Our deceased classmate was fatally wounded in football practice during our junior year. So from freshmen to seniors we have had our thrills and joys, our sadnesses and disappointments, but we have looked forward to the future and tried to prepare ourselves for whatever it may hold. Shirley Bacote, Historian Jail lfllffm! fllfammf We the graduating class of Atkins High School being of subnormal intelligence land supernatural bodies, and realizing that we are by far the most important class ever to leave these beloved portals, do bequeath and publish this our last Will and Testament in order to pass on our worthless but cherished possessions to anyone who is courageous enough to accept them. Article 1 Section 1. To our dear parents who have been ever patient with us in our joy and our sorrow, we leave deepest appreciation. When we were happy, you were happy, when we were sad, you were sad. We shall forever be grateful to you and we shall try with all our might to make you proud of us. You taught us to be brave. You prepared us for our adventures in the world. We thank you for all you've done. Section 11. To our beloved principal, Mr. J. A. Carter, we the seniors leave our most sincere thanks for the everlasting patience and attention he has be- stowed upon us and the inspiring examples ne has set before us during our stay at Atkins High. 'Section 111. To our faculty we give our best regards and deepest gratitude for the efforts they made in vain to educate us. Article 11 Section 1. To the entire student body we bequeath the following: Alfred Adams wills his ability to sing to John Tate. Deloris Alexander wills her position as flagbearer to Betsy Green. Charles Alston wills his little black book to Joseph Hawkins. Mildred Archie bestows upon Delores hunter, her posi- tion in the cafeteria. Shirley Bacote wills Roy Bacote her physic's notebook. Harold Barnes leaves Melvin Means his ability to joke. Annie Belton wills Pat Covington her French book. Essie Blackman wills her ability to get geometry to Talma Holder. Mabel Blackwell wills her seat in physics class to Lucille Gaither. To Leonard Allen goes James Blay1ock's seat in 1'rencn class. Stella Brad- shaw wills her ability to get along with others to Mary Montgomery. Annie Brown wills Willie Glenn her typing ability. Oliver Agnew is to be the sole owner of James Brown's ability to run fast. Harry Campbell leaves Julius Davis his seat in the Radio Class. Martha Charles bestows upon Marian Charles her abii.ty to get lfrencn. Claudester Moten is to receive ltosavee Chisholm's ability to sew. James Cobb wills his cover-alls to Robert Glenn. To Donald Smith goes James Cooper's ability to sing. Lee Ester Covington wills her ability to keep quiet to Del Ray Coving- ton. John Cuthrell leaves Carleton Jeter his ability to play football. Nanetta Derr bestows upon Charles Oates her ability to get to school on time. Robert Doby leaves Willis Doby his way of being popular with the girls. Barbara Drummond is the sole heir of Roy Drummondls ability to get along with all teachers. Ruth Edwards wills Velma Edwards her good conduct. Monroe Falls wills his physics book to Wendell Falls. William Griffin is to be the sole owner of Betty Flippin's French book. Joe Adams is to po- ssess Daniel Foster's right arm. Belvia Gaither wills her ability to get French to Gwendolyn Gaither. Queen Gardner bequeaths her eyeglasses to Geneva Douthit. James Grant bestows upon Aldine Hopkins his artistic ability. Joan Greenwood wills Daisy Reed her ability to master French. 1 Cordelia Hairston wills her band suit and flute to Christine Hedgley. Lee Walter Edwards is heir of Lula Hairston's English book. To Wilbur Hawkins goes Marvin Hairston's ability to think fast. Betty Tucker is to re- ceive Mae Frances Hamm's ability to understand French. Barbara Har- vey wills all her love to B. T. Williams. Norman Hawkins is to receive Miss- ouri Hawkins ability to speak French. Barbara Hawkins wills her position in the Glee Club to Joseph Hawkins. To Donald Ingram goes Betty Ingram's seat in physics class. Mary In- gram wills Donald her seat in problems class. Doris Jackson wills her position on the cheering squad to Minnie Jack- son. Doris Jones wills her seat in journalism class to Frederick Jones. To Mildred Starks goes Claudette J ordan's ability to type. Barbara Ann Kinard wills her seat in the band to Joan Kinard. To Mary Pettigrew goes Doris Kirby's seat in the cafeteria. Barbara and Betty Latham will Robert Martin their ability to keep quiet. Octavia Lawson wills Jean Evans her ability to sing. Wilbert Hawkins is to receive Henry Lewis's position as stagemanager for the Dramatic club. Jessie Little wills her physics notebook to Betty Tucker. Joyce Lorick wills Frances Wilson her ability to graduate in three years. William Meroney leaves Brodus Green his ability to make the twelfth grade. To William Stinson goes William Miller's artistic ability. Delois Simms is the sole possessor of Bobby Moore's quietness in class. Mary Moore wills her ability to drive to Norman Moore. Leo Morrison leaves Leroy Hanes his position in the jazz band. Jacob Simms is to possess Theodore McCollum's drum. To Mary Glenn goes Barbara Nelson's ability to type. Leroy Kirby is to possess James Parker's trombone. To Donald Fielder goes Juanita Penn's seat in chemistry class. Beula Perry wills her insurance policy to Romonia Strickland. A To Velma Williams goes Earlene Reynolds' ability to type. Annie Belle Rice wills her 18 units to Hazel Ritters. Harold Richardson bestows unon Richard Snow his position as president of the Dramatic club. Mocille Ro- berts wills George Roberts her seat in music appreciation class. To Geneva Anderson goes Doris Robinson's ability to sing. Richard Rader is to receive Joseph Settle's position in the jazz band. Valiean Simmons wills her physics book to Judyth McKinney and Betty Rorie. Sarah Simms wills her seat in the journalism class to Janie Green- wood. James Sligh wills his ability to play basketball to Clifton Jones. Samuel Spease wills his sharpness to Richard Snow. David 'Tanner bestows upon Nathaniel Davis his singing abilitv. Andrea Thomas wills Ceaster Thomas her ability' to get French. Betty Thomokins wills Stearlian Bailey her zinoer notebook. Jimmie Truesdale wills Shelly Johnson his French book. Millie Truesdale wills her Chinese bangs to Helen Stewart. David Vance wills his ability to play football to James Black. Alice Washington beoueaths her abilitv to sew to Ola Caldwell. Oliver Wheeler wills his paint brush to Rupert Bell. Rosa Wilson bestows upon Frankie Smith her ability to sell deserts. Charlena Young wills her letter K to Myra Sherill. Donald Young be- stows upon William Griffin his ability to play football and basketball and still graduate in four years. In witness, here of, we fix our seal on this second day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. Testator-Deloris Alexander Witnesses: Barbara Kinard Jessie Mae Little Millie Truesdale Willie Sturdivant Jimmy Truesdale 1 enior 64155 nop ecg Lime: June 2, 1983 Place: Winston-Salem, North Carolina If you have any sense of imagination, prepare to use it now, for only those who possess the ability to dream can look into the seeds of time and tell which grain will grow and which will not. Upon the wings of your imagination let your minds wan- der with me. Exactly thirty years have passed since our class of 1953 left the portals of Atkins High School. Many of the members of that class have remained here in the wonderful city of Winston-Salem to help make it a better place in which to live. As we walk down the street of success, we find a sweet breeze blowing through the trees and flowers. Our first stop is at Mayor Eugene Preston's office which is located on the 30th floor of the McPhailentot Memorial Building. Plans for this great structure were drawn up by the Charles Alston Engineering Company. In the mayor's office is Shirley Bacote. The mayor informs us that he works with a very cooperative and capable Board of Aldermen, which consists of the following mem- bers of the class of 1953: Donald Jones, Richard Gamble, James Grant, James Coop- er, and Eugene Gunn. Before leaving the McPhailentot Memorial Building, let's visit ,the Zznd floor and the office of the State Board of Internal Revenue. In charge we rind Certified Public Accountant Leo S. Morrison, Jr.. Working as accountants in lVlr. Morrison's office are Jimmie Truesdale and Earline Reynolds. Across the street is the newly built Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital. The superintendant is Dr Herbert Bradley. Among the stalf of registered and sur- gical nurses we find, Ruby Lash, Betty Ingram, Patsy Fuller, Missouri 1-lawkins, and lvlabel Blackwell. Serving in the capacity of chief surgeons are William Meroney, .John Byrd, and David Dillard. Thaddeus Rice is the laboratory technician. Aware of the tact that time waits for not one we must hurry in order to iinish our tour. In the surburbs of the city we visit WLTV, a recently erected television station. Marvin Hairston is the managing technician. Nancy Davis, receptionist for the station, greets us at the entrance. As we tour the building we find Rogers Lamp- ,kins, and Bernice Crosby serving as directors of advertisements and Barnabas rlart, Allen Jackson, and Thomas Howard as news commentators. As we continue our tour we get to the part of the tour which appeals greatly 'to the feminine members of the group. You guessed it, we are now entering Wins- ton-Salem's largest department store, Rader's, owned and operated by Coleman 1Rader. In this lavishly decorated women's apparel center we rind busy cashiers, beautiful models, and handsome floorwalkers. Doris Kirby, Mae Frances Hamm, 'and Jessie Little, beautiful models, are taking part in a fashion show on the 2nd mezzanine in which the latest styles for the summer of 1983 are being exhibited. Before leaving Rader's Department Store 1et's not forget to mention the very vigil- ant and solemn floor-walkers whom we are forever running into. Among the large staff of floor-walkers are Fred Chavis, James Cobb and James Horton. As we look down the street we see a huge sign which reads Winston Gazette. We hurry to this sign and find that this is the home of one of the biggest circulation 'newspapers in North Carolina. Entering the building we see another sign which reads, Bobby Moore, editor. Recognizing Mr. Moore's name we rush to his private office. On his desk we see a pile of newspapers. We pick one and start reading it. 'The headline reads Frank King appointed Consul to Indochina. As we turn the pages we come to the Who's Wherel' column. We find that Joseph Settles and Stella Bradshaw have left for a vacation in Reno, Nevada. Willie Sturdi- vantrand Doris Jones are in Hollywood to take roles in James Sawyer's latest pro- duction Beginning of the End. Senator Harold Richardson, home for a few days rest, has hinted that he may run for re-election. Octavia Lawson is in New York taking the leading role in Barbara Thomas' opera, Solituda . Turning to the sports page we read that Donald Young has just signed a contract to manage the Brooklyn jDodgers. Harold Barnes, Business manager of the league-leading St. Louis Browns, says that he is satisfied with the attendance so far this season, and hopes that it does- ,n't get any worse. James Sligh and James Brown are tied for the lead in the Greater Winston-Salem Golf Open. Both had a two underpar 69 on the first round. Joyce Lorick is leading the women's open with a first round 75, followed by Dorothy Jackson's very close 74. Since we have taken up so much time reading the newspa- per in Mr. Moore's office we won't have time to tour the newspaper building as we had planned. On our way out we meet Andrea Thomas and Barbara Hunter and ,Sarah Sims making a mad rush to get their assigned stories in before press time. Directly in front of the newspaper building is the most beautiful and unique floral shop on this side of heaven. It is owned and operated by Miss Barbara Kinard. Not being able to turn down the inviting odor of the sweet flowers, we enter. Doris .Parham and Hattie Howie are found making orchid corsages. Green house work- ers are Thomas Mumford, Cordelia Hairston and Bettie Booker. The chief horticul- turist for the floral farm is Louis Bellamy. After such a full and interesting tour of beautiful Winston-Salem, we are all ,very tired and hungry, so let's end this wonderful day by going to the Y. M.-Y. W. C. A. and fill ourselves to the rim with good food at a special reunion banquet for mem- fbers and friends of the graduating class of 1953. At this banquet we see many friends and classmates who will never be forgotten. Now with your permission wc would like to return to the quiet, calm confines of our homes and enjoy ourselves with the reminiscence of such a wonderful day. Leo Morrison, Jr. CLASSES Z f Af lg' :fr Suv 1 Zi Maw Q 9-1 . - .. ---' W 9-3 ,N iv aM 1, , , Misa.-g.,5. . .,g,isQ , MN :vu Y 1 1 9-5 9-6 4 9-7 X uf 9-1 1 9-12 l ,,,..,.,.,. N .3 ,.., -,.Y. ,Q W3 -x u . .' 'A H 3 9-13 ' ' ' , .:v..f1.,. -21414 V -' if 1, uf-id , W Y ' f V' , - , If . 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Along with its responsibility of assisting in problems of government, the body usually directs several projects connected with both school and community life. Each year the members conduct an orientation program for the freshmen. The new com- ers are made welcome by the council members who also serve as guides for the new pupils. Each year the group leads in the project of amassing and distributing food for unfortunate families. Through this plan the organization gave baskets crammed with groceries to fifty families in need this year. A similar project of distributing Christ- mas gifts to former Atkinites who are patients in the local sanatorium is carried out annually by the club. The money for these gifts is donated by the entire student body. This year the council conducted a new project. The group invited the student government of the Carver Consolidated school to attend a meeting held at Atkins High. Mr. Samuel D. Harvey, an executive secretary of the Urban League, was guest speaker for the occasion. His discussion of 'Tuture Opportunities for Negro Youth in Forsyth County proved interesting and profitable. Throughout the year, the Student Council has tried to add several activities 'which would improve the calibre of its group. The body has discovered a growing demand for training all pupils in intelligent citizenship. ff ,,. , 1, ,,g.w,N M, .r, s l K f N F + + , S f Qiiigf Efiquefte Club 2 Qu ,',?', . b ,Q ae vb Q .,, sr F X Q., . ,-1 .F . , N- ,X .Mg , A, f H ,mf A - , ,x ' K xA J y 4 K X A xx V f e x f x - S x 'ff c Af., - H A 4 x ' 'lf' Q Q S .' X w X ' .Q ,, ,S X, - x Ax ,, A 3 , , 9' I ' we +2 Senior Y Teens 1 , ,, x 9 ,W-P fi PJ, 48' 2 is 'Q 5 X r 'E v S 54 5 ? S ' :Q The Band Ma joreftes DramaTic Scenes Girls' Physical Education Jazz Band ' The Chorus The Carl Diton Choral Society of Atkins High School is a group of talented girls d bo s who have been selected because of their ability to sing and their interest in an Y I ' - ' 'ht t d ts that compose this organization represent the singing. The seventy eig s u en A h d k s a member of the 'tenth eleventh and twelth grades. After a year of ar wor a freshmen choral class, those singers who qualify are promoted to this group. Many values may be gained through participation with this organization. The k e 'emphasis is broad and ranges from good posture and breathing to a e n, 'sensitive understanding and appreciation of our musical heritage. Music of every ' lored and evaluated The composers the period of historical develop- 'type is exp . , ment the style, and technique of a composition all contribute to an increasing level of appreciation not only for the performers but the listeners as well. Each year is highlighted by a series of special performances both at the school and in the community. Music for special holidays such as Christmas and Easter in- clude works of the Masters. A Variety Show built around the standard music and of the modern theatre offers the members ot this group an opportunity to .stagings discover their possibilities as commercial performers. The annual spring concert brings to the community an exhibitions of talent which represents the musical rowth in every phase of musical activity the past year. These experiences along with g i a series of concerts in local churches, hotels and civic meetings give the students a ' ' ' b theirs real appreciation for the art and a Wholesome achievements which can e forever. e9 10 H f mb x X W , H1 fl? i - W' WW :IW Willy! X Q i..LQ 4 S2335 -iQOf900lQ .f:::E?Q?5?4P YQQQQQQQQ r 231020 Zffofzlazf 5224 , f , f , i ' rf' ? 5-N gp ' i fl, Win . ,. W., ... -M., .,, , . ft Football Sq U ad FOOTBALL SEASON 1952 Gridiron Schedule Sgptembery Atkins-38 ., W, ,, ,, , . Morningside-0 September, Atkins-12 M West Charlotte-6 September, Atkins- 7 Y, ,H Second Ward-13 October, Atkins--13 H , ,. , Gastonia-19 October 11, Atkins-19 ,. W., ,ss ,sn Carver-0 October 17, Atkins-52 ,,,, Us Washington-0 October 24, Atkins-48 ,.,, ,- Lynchburg-6 November 14, Atkins-32 ,,,, ,,,, D udley-O Won six, lost two At the beginning of the season Coach Charles Washington had prospects for what should have been one of the best grid seasons in years. With the return of Co- Captains Cuthrell, Young, and Brindle, and such lettermen as Adams, Brown, Cun- ningham, Foster, Fulp, Griffin, Harris, Johnson, Lane, and Ruth, the possibilities were termed as great. Using these men as a foundation, Coaches Washington, Oldham, and Irvin in- stalled a new formation, the winged T and using the same stellar five-three-two- one defense, they molded these, along with a few other bright prospects, ino a grid machine which seemed destined to make a name for itself. In the opening game, although fumbles and poorly thrown blocks were predo- minant, the Camels exhibited power and spirit as they romped over an outclassed Morningslide eleven 38-0. The following week the Camels downed the highly rated West Charlotte ele- ven which handed Atkins its only defeat in the previous year 12-6. In the third game disaster struck as defense minded Second Ward team handed Atkins its first defeat 13-7. Our next encounter with the t'Rams of Gastonia was quite thrilling as the Rams fought back to overcome a thirteen-point lead to upset the Camels 19-13. Then came the traditional battle with our arch rivals, the Carver 'fYellow Jackets. A surprise air attack and a change in the starting lineup spelled victory as the Camels dominated the stastics to defeat Carver 19-0. Our next opponent, Washington High, proved to be a little opposition as the Camels ran roughshod over the weak Reidsville club. The offense of the Camels rolled into high gear as the 58-0 score might indicate. The team literally overpowered the Dragons of Dunbar High, Lynchburg, Va. Both the offense and the defense were superb in their efforts as the Dragons fell under a spirited attack to the tune of 48-6. Our last encounter was with the Panthers of Dudley High who were defending state champion. The Camels', broke the game wide open in the second half as they filled the air with passes. The Camels closed out the season with a 32-0 victory. To Coaches Washington, Oldham, and Irving we extend congratulations and appreciation for their efforts to build a grid machine representative of the Atkins High School. Saluting The State Champions 5 E Basketball Squad 1952-53 has been an exciting and a happy season for our basketball squad. Faced with the task of defending and retaining the first state championship ever won by the school, the boys began the long season's grind early in Decemberg and when the ,season finally ended in late March, Atkins had successfully defeated all schools that dared challenge the school's top position in state basketball circles. This was done despite the absence of last season's players, Vance, Gilliam, Doby and Hines. What this year's champions lacked in height was at least balanced with exceptional shoot- 'ing and superior team work. Our opponents discovered quickly that it was suicide to attempt to beat Atkins with a fast-break attack. Let's take off became the by- word of the champions and after a few minutes of play the other teams discovered themselves trailing by ten to twenty or more points. The highlight of this season's schedule was the Invitational Tournament in De- cember, involving four outstanding basketball teams. Laurinburg and Carver joined with a strong team from the Armstrong Technical High of Washington, D. C., to help -dedicate the Camels new gymnasium. This was Armstrong's first trip to northwest Carolina, though the team had made annual trips to the state for the last eight years. The first night matched Carver against Laurinburg and was followed with the Atkins-Armstrong tussle. When the final whistle had blown, hundreds of fans left the gym satisfied that they had seen one of the finest and most exciting games ever played in Winston-Salem. With Sligh and Williams scoring from all angles and Griffin, Adams and Young dominating the boards, Atkins handed the capital city team its first defeat by a Carolina team in eight years of competition. The second night's games were an anti-climax to what the fans saw on Friday. Armstrong won easily over Carver who had edged Laurinburg the night before, and Atkins handed the Laurinburg lads their second defeat in a game made close and exciting only because of our own errors. Playing a regular season schedule of sixteen games, our boys came out on top fourteen times, losing once to Carver and Gastonia. When tournament time arrived in March, Atkins was stamped as the team to beat and was favored throughout the state to retain its title. The district tournament held in the Atkins gym was merely a tune-up for the finals a week later at Rocky Mount. Thomasville, Burlington and Carver went down to defeats in one-sided games as Atkins moved a step nearer to this season's title. Paired against Goldsboro in the first round at Rocky Mount, our boys served notice of the final outcome by scoring 91 points against the sharp fshooting Easterners. Hillside of Durham made a valiant try in the semi-finals but could not overcome a twelve point lead built up in the first half by C0-Capt. Sligh and company. The finals against our county rivals, Carver High, was a mere form- ality. It was the fourth time in five games this season that Atkins had defeated their country cousins. With only Sligh, Young and Harris ending their careers, the Camels will return Ito the hardwood wars next season re-enforced with a promising crop of this year's freshman squad which lost only one game during the current season against the elementary schools of the city. . 1952-53 Record: Won 22-Lost 2 Atkins 40 Gastonia 42 Atkins 48 Second Ward 39 Atkins 74 West Charlotte 44 Atkins 49 Carver 43 Atkins 83 West Charlotte 45 Atkins 93 Dudley 42 Atkins 47 Gastonia 36 Atkins 42 Carver 45 Atkins 63 Raleigh 41 Atkins 77 Dudley 43 Atkins 79 High Point 39 Atkins 51 Carver 36 Atkins 68 Roanoke 38 Atkins 66 High Point 45 Atkins 70 Roanoke 48 Atkins 67 Second Ward 47 ATKINS INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Atkins 55 Armstrong 52 Atkins 51 Laurinburg 46 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Atkins 91 Goldsboro 61 Atkins 70 Durham 61 Atkins 62 Carver 43 STATE FINALS Atkins 77 Thomasville 13 Atkins 60 Burlington 40 Atkins 54 Carver 35 Total points for season: 1537 Average per game: 64.04 N 1121 A W R- 311--fm 'gil mfflffff A' - s?f :WT jp MQ? i mx . M Sw, i Action in the District Tournament . NW ? hr Wx MQ. 6 Scenes From The Invitational Tournament Baseball Squad Springtime is baseball time, and prospective 'tJackie Robinson'sl', Campanella's and Joe Blackst' answered Coach Irvin's call as Atkins resumed the national past- time after a lapse of nearly twenty years. More than fifty hopeful ballplayers turned out, and after the usual spring training these young men were selected to represent the Camels on the diamondg infielders Samuel Hall, Donald Young, William Peter- son A1 Brindle, and Lloyd Ellis, outfielders Bernard Fulp, Eugene Gunn, Charles Alexander, Julius Davis and James Mack, pitchers David Harris, B. T. Williams and Thomas Mumford, catchers Marvin Brockman, James Rice and James Spann. In its opening game the Camels had a flock of jittery nerves, and Lexington won an easy game by the score, 6 to 1. 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