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

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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.

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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

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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