Booker T Washington High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Reidsville, NC)

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Martha Morehead, will my ability to get on the honor roll to Berta McCain and Barbara Morehead Barbara Napper, will my ability to keep one beau to Edith Galloway. Priscilla Neal, will my ability to graduate to my brother, Jerry Neal. Marlarian Parker, will my ability to keep my mouth closed to Moses Settle. Idella Russell, will my seat in the Crown and Scepter Club to Avis Baughn and Sadye Curry. Edith Settle, will my ability to ma jorette and dance to Rosetta Rankins. Estella Smith, will my office in the Senior Class to Loretha Hampton. Ada Thomas, will my seat in the Crown and Scepter Club to Ruth Brown. Patricia Totten, will my position as president of the Dramatics Club to Vernie Bolden. Wilhelmena Waddell, will my ability to be on the honor roll to John T. Broadnax, Leroy Mills and Robert Barnett. Mary Watkins, will my popularity to Inez Redd. Dotsy Watlington, will my hair to Mary C. Williams. Lena Withers, will my seat in the Senior Class to Elretha Abbott. Bobby Badgett, will my space in the senior class to Joe Williamson. William Bradshaw, will my position as score keeper to Frances Macklin. James Brown, will my ability to finish high school to Nathaniel Brown. George Fulp, will my ability to think to Ronny Singleton. Frances Galloway, will my intelligence to Revella Galloway. Charlie Dillard, will my leadership ability to the underclassmen. Norman Jarrett, will my Math Achievement to Jimmy Jarrett. Randolph Johnson, will my ability to drive a bus to Abram Johnson. Robert Johnson, will my activity bus seat to Charles Gwynn. William Johnson, will my ability to drive to Jimmy Jarrett. Bobby Jones, will my seat in the senior class to R. J. Neal. John H. Lane, will my ability to play baseball to Willard Bell. Charles Maynard, will my ability to play a baritone to Nora Lee King. William McCain, will my ability to drive to Lawrence E. Scales. William Morrison, will my football jersey and pads to James Jarrett. William Motley, will my ability to get along with people to Sammy Duncan. Wilford Richardson, will my ability to play a trumpet to Thomas Moore. Monroe Settle, will my position in the Glee Club to Freeman Totten. George Simpson, will my ability to talk to girls to Joe Williamson. Samuel Stacey, will my ability to talk for himself to Charles Gwyn. Marvin Watson, will my appetite to Eugene Scales. Bobby Wilson, will my seat in the band to Odell Slade. Executor: Martha Morehead Witnesses: Adele Black Randolph Johnson Patricia Totten

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.lad Wddmd We, the Senior Class of 1957 of Booker T. Washington High School, City of Reidsville, State of North Carolina, wish to make our last Will and Testament. To the Principal and Faculty we leave our deepest appreciation for their helpful guidance and best wishes for continued growth of their leadership, interest, and understanding of the students. To the student body we leave determination, dependability and best wishes for a good high school career. To individuals we bequeath the following characteristics: I, Audra Adams, will my ability to study and do average work to Saunder Adams. I, Elnora Anderson, will my ability to act to my sister, Marion. I, Adele Black, will my ability to type to Jean Gorrell. I, Vernelle Blackwell, will my ability to get a boy friend and keep him to Inez Redd. I, Hilda Bracken, will my ability to study hard to Barbara Coates. JZ I, Novella Brown, will my ability to be a comedian to my sister, Ruth. I, Roberta Cummings, will my seat in the Senior Class to Shirley Williams. I, Virginia Curry, will my position as Editor-in-Chief of the Annual Staff to my sister, Sadye. I, Shirley Dalton, will my seat in the Senior Class to Augustine Watlington. I, Maxine Ellington, will my ability to play basketball to Josie Oliver, respectively. I, Shirley Galloway, will my seat in the Senior Class to Ray Simpson. I, Lois Hamlet, will my ability to finish school to Gloria Hamlet and Ruebena Willis. I, Hairlene Harrison, will my ability to dance and get along with other people to Joann Redd. I, Irene Horne, will my quiet air to Carolyn Allen. I, Lillie I-lorne, will my position in the Senior Class to Loretta Bethel. I, Claudette Hairston, will my friendliness to Louise Winchester. I, Geraldine Johnson, will my seat in the Senior Class to Dawson Bullard. I, Annie Keezee, will my position in the Senior Class to Virginia Totten. I, Alma King, will status in the Senior Class to Edith Fields. -I, Doris King, will my position in the Crown and Scepter Club to Betsy Martin. I, Peggy Harper, will my seat in the Senior Class to my sister, Catherine. 1, Sherlene Lee, will my ability to type to Marjorie Barnett. I, Barbara Lindsey, will my ability to be an honor roll student to Franklin Finch. I, Annie P. Martin, will my ability to make friends to Barbara Morehead. I, Ruth Martin, will my position in the Senior class to anyone who desires to reach that goal. I, Delois Maynard, will my seat in the Crown and Scepter Club to Mattie Maynard. I, Ella Wease Maynard, will my musical ability to Dewayne Maynard and Garfield Withers. I, Marjorie McCollum, will my ability to be on the honor roll to Revella Galloway. I, Mozelle Mims, will my position in the Crown and Scepter Club to Gloria Galloway. I, Ruth Moore, will my politeness respectfully to Joann Lemon.

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Desiring to know all the possibilities and probabilities of the future experience in store for the members of our class of 1957, the Goddess of Visions has enabled me to dream dreams of the glories of the years to be. . . .As I look into the land of tomorrow, I behold those fair and radiant beings who were once my classmates, now changed and transformed into citizens of the world, even as they had hoped to be. I am in the nation's glory, New York City, making a tour of that magnificent place. Lo, who should I recognize near me, none but my beloved friend, Ella Wease Maynard. I had heard of her accomplishments as a nurse and she informed me that on the following day she was appearing on the 5864, 000 Question television program. She had chosen as her category, Surgical Nursing. Being very glad to see my pal from home, I accepted her invitation to go back stage with her for moral support. We ventured further and as I inquired about some of the other members of our class, she told me that many of them were living in that city. She stopped by a medical clinic to secure a reference to brush up for tonight's event. We toured the entire institu- tion, which was equipped with all the necessities essential for medical science and its progress. On query, it was revealed that the founders and operators were William Motley and Bobby Badgett, M.D. 's who, feeling the need for a competent staff of nurses, had employed Dotsye Watlington, Ruby Winchester, Annie Keezee and Peggy Harper. Immediatelyl practically ran to the staff office to greet my old classmates. After much chit chat about the good ole days, the whereabouts and accomplishments of our classmates, each of us felt proud for goals reached. From our conversation I learned that Claudette Hairston, Eleanor Lee, Patricia Totten and Delois Maynard are holding high ranking positions in the field of nursing in various parts of the United States. Peggy disclosed that there was a National Education Association Convention being held in Atlantic City, New Jersey and quite a few of our classmates were attending. Dr. Anne Curry, who heads the English Department at A 8a T College in Greensboro, N.C.: Dr. Alma King, Elementary Education, New York Universityg Drs. Lillie Horne and Geraldine Johnson, teachers of the Social Sciences at Morgan State College, Baltimore, Md. Miss Wilhelmina Waddell and Dr. Idella Russell are respected professors at a neighboring institution, Maryland State. Barbara Napper and Hilda Bracken, accom- plished dieticians, hailed from Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. We were thrilled to know that the great speakers for the three night sessions were also our pals. Dr. Marvin