Kings Mountain High School - Milestones Yearbook (Kings Mountain, NC)

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SENIORS CHARLES E. NETSLER, III Since Billy Gene couldn ' t be sure just wliat he wanted to do, he has tried his hand at several things. In his freshman year he was on the Tennis Team. In his junior year he wcis Home Room Treasurer, on. the Student Council, and joined the Dramatic Club. He has been in the Band in 1940, ' 41 and ' 42. His senior year he is Advertising Manager of the Moini ' fain-cer and Associate Business Manager of .Milestones. JACK IRBV PATTERSON Tack, who came to us from Grover High School, is a jolly good fellow whom everyone likes. While in Grover High School, he was Treas- urer of his Class in 1939 and ’40. played on the Basketball and Base- ball Teams for three years, 1938, ’39, ’40. After entering Kings Mountain High School about the middle of 1940, he became a mem- ber of the School Boy Safety Patrol. MARION DEAN PAYNE Dean, noted for his interest in the girls, has beautiful curly hair that everyone desires. Besides his friendship for girls, he has other interests. In 1938, he was Vice- President of his Home Room, Secre- tary in 1939 and ' 40 of his Home Room; Baseball Manager in 1940; a Rough-Rider in 1938, ’39, ’40. ’41. This year he is an assistant to the Physical Education teacher. Assistant Circulation Manager of the Milestones Staff and belongs to the Monogram Club. HOWARD PROCTOR Howard, who seems always to en- joy life, is interested in the other fellow and willing to be of help at any time. His chief pleasure is reading funny-books and romantic stories. His school activities have been playing on the Midget Foot- ball Team in 1938. ’39, and ' 40: and serving as a Rough Rider in 1939 and 1940. FLOYD EDNEY QUEEN Floyd, who is getting practice as a business man during his hours after school, was a very active member of the Band in 1938, ' 39. and ’40, and served as a Band Counselor in ’40. He belonged to the Glee Club in 1939 and ’40. and now serves as an Office Assistant. Floyd has belonged to the Scouts since 1936 and has for the past three years held the rank of Eagle Scout. His hobby, photography, is proving valuable in his senior year as he is photographer for the jl ountain-eer. BERTHA ELOISE RANDALL “Billie” has a fighting disposi- tion that we believe will help her attain success. In 1939 she was ’ice-President of her Home Room; in 1942 she is Vice-President of the Senior Class. She has sung in the Mixed Chorus of the Glee Clul) for four years, 1938, ’39, ’40, and at the present time is President of the Glee Club. In 1940 she won the medal given by the American Legion for the best essay written on an assigned subject. Her other activities are Monitor in 1939, ’40; Chairman of the Citizenship Com- mittee of the Student Participation Organization in 1940-1942. and a waitress at the Junior-Senior Ban- quet in 1939. JACK JOE REYNOLDS Jack, noted for his saying “Oh, cheer u]),” has brought much pleas- ure to his many friends. During the time he has spent in school, Jack has belonged to the Glee Club and the Rough Riders in 1938, to the Football Team in 1941, and he now belongs to the Monogram Club. FLORENCE IRENE RHEA Jolly, talkative Florence likes music and dramatics. For three years she has been a member of the Glee Clu1 and the Band, for two years she was in the Mixed Chorus, and during her freshman year she entered the Girls’ Vocal Contest and was a member of the Junior Basketball Team. As for dramatics — ask her to read “The Legend of the First Cani-u-el.” WILLIAM F. RHODES, JR. We just couldn’t have gotten along without Bill. He doesn ' t know much about his books, but he does know how to give us a good laugh. He was well enough liked by his classmates to be elected President of his Home Room in his junior year. HRGINTA NAIR ROBERTS “Jin,” whose chief pleasures are Skating and Basketball, has a friendly disposition and pretty eyes. Well-known in. all her activities, she has served her school well. In 1939 she was President of her Home Room, belonged to the Glee Club and to the Student Council; in 1940 she was Secretary of the Junior Class and played Basketball. She was a Marshal in 1941; and she is now Secretary of the Senior Class and serves as a Cafeteria Assistant. Page Eighteen

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SENIORS GEORGE E. EATTIMORE. JR. George’s interest in chemistry will jirobably lead him into work in that field, but science has not demanded all of his time. When a freshman, he was Secretary-Treasurer of his Home Room. As a sophomore, he was a Declaimer. In his junior year he was winner of the History Medal and was a Marshal. In his junior and senior years he was in the Glee Club, on the Mountaineer Staff, Photographic Editor of Mile- stones and a member of the Na- tional Honor Society, CHARLES HENRY LITTLEJOHN In his quiet way, Charles has gone through school making friends. He has shown an interest in sports, and in his sophomore year was a member of the “B ' ’ Football Team. The same year he was also a mem- ber of the ‘’B Baseball Team. DOROTHY MAJESTA LYNN Dot, noted for her originality, is interested, according to records, prin- cipally in music. She has belonged to the Glee Club for three years, 1939. ’40, ’41; and she is now Secretary of the Glee Club. In 1938 she was Secretary of her Home Room, and now in her senior year she is one of the efficient Cafeteria Assistants. RUBY JANETTE MABRY Janette, noted for her neatness in appearance and her charming manners, has given much service to the school. As a freshman she was Secretary of her Home Room; belonged to the Glee Club in 1938. ’39, ’40; took piano in 1938, ’39. ’40; has served in the Band for three years, 1939, ' 40, ’41, and was waitress at the Junior-Senior Ban- quet in 1939. EUGENE hlOYT MATHIS. JR. For four years an active partici- pant in most of the high school ac- tivities, Gene has proved himself one of the most capable boys in the class. Beginning in his freshman year as Vice-President in his Home Room, a member of the Glee Club, the Band, the Mixed Chorus, and a Declaimer in his sophomore year, he continued his activities by his Choi ' al work, by acting as Cheer- leader, by winning the Hord Dec- lamation Contest and the Hoey Dec- lamation Medal and entering the Western Forensic Contest. In his junior year he was President of his class, Vice-President of the Stu- dent Participation Organization, on the Mountaineer Stafif, in the Glee Club, on the Debating Team, and assistant in the Student Supply Store. In his senior year he is Manager of the Store, Circulation Manager of Milestones, Business Manager of the Mountaineer, a De- bater, and Home Room President. : IARTHA McCLAIN Martha, noted for her winsome smile, has for four years been a member of the Band, of the Glee Club, and of the Mountaineer Staff and has won three medals for debating. In her junior year she served as Student Librarian, as Associate Circulation Manager of MiLESTONESt Marshal, and was chosen as a member of the National Honor Society, In her senior year she is Secretary of the Student Participation Organization, Class Prophet, and a member of the Band Council. Her classmates have voted her the best all-round and the most popular girl in the class. GRIER LITTLE McDANIEL, JR. A quieter, more sincere student than G. L. can not be found. His enjoyment of music is shown in the fact that he was a member of the Glee Club in his so]ihomore, junior, and senior years. We pre- dict that his pleasing personality will win him many friends. BETTY HAYDEN MOORE From her first year in high school Betty has been one of our outstanding class members. In the eighth grade she was Home Room President. For four years she has served on the Mountaineer Staff, becoming Editor-in-Chief during her senior year. In the ninth grade she joined the Glee Club, In the tenth grade she became a member of the National Honor Society. In the eleventh grade she has been Class Testator and Student Librarian. W hen she was a junior she became a member of the Band and was chosen a Marshal. FRED MOORE Fred seems to derive his greatest pleasure from giggling. but we wonder what he would do without Jack Reynolds to help him. Never- theless, he has other interests, for in 1938 Fred belonged to the Glee Club and played on the Freshman Football Team. During 1939 he was Manager of the Basketball Team. As a senior he is serving as a Rough Rider and is a member of the Monogram Club. CHARLES HUNTER MOSS, JR. If anyone wants an athlete, singer, or an efficient business man, see Charles loss! In his four high school years he has played Football, Baseball and Basketball, been a member of the Glee Club and served on the Mountaineer Staff. In his freshman year he was Home Room President. In his junior year he was in the Dramatic Club, a De- claimer, and a member of the Mon- ogram Club. As a senior he is President of the Monogram Club,, a Debater, and Business Manager of Milestones. He was also voted the most handsome, the most athletic, and the most popular boy in his class. Page Seventeen

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SENIORS NORMAN ROPER Norman, who takes life quietly as it comes, whatever it may be, is a two-star athlete. In 1938, ’39, ’40, ’41 Norman built a splendid reputation on the Football Field. He belonged to the Baseball Team in 1939, ’40, and ’41; and to the Monogram Club in 1940 and ’41-’42. As a senior he holds one of the higher offices, President of his Home Room. ANGUS G. SARGEANT, JR. Easy-going, friendly A. G. has been active in various organizations. During his first two years he played Basketball. Tennis, entered the Dec- lamation Contest, joined the Band, and was an active Scout. As a junior he added to his former ac- tivities by Debating, serving as Class Treasurer, Marshal, and a member of the Schoolboy Patrol. His senior year he has continued all of his former activities and is serving as the efficient Treasurer of the Grad- uating Class. THELMA MAE SIPES Thelma’s cheerful and likable dis- position is equalled by her good looks. She was chosen by her class- mates as the most beautiful girl in the Senior Class. We believe that she is interested in commercial work. This year she is Secretary of her Home Room. EDWARD HENRY SMITH Eddie’s journalistic ability has won him a place on the Mo intaincer and the Milestones Staffs. He is Sports Editor of the Mo 2 intaineer and Class Historian of Milestones. He has also been a member of the Band for 1941 and ’42 and took part in the Declamation Contest in 1941. FLOYD EDWARD SMITH For four years Floyd has figured prominently in sports. He is a mem- ber of the Football and Baseball Teams. Perhaps his most cherished memory is that he was a member of the Western Conference Cham- pionship Baseball Team in 1941. In his senior year he is a member of the Student Council and Secretary of the Monogram Club. MANLEY ODELL STARNES Three years ago, quiet, sincere Manley came from Shelby to join us. In his freshman year at Shelby he was in the Band, President of his Home Room, a member of the Home Room Council, and of the Student Council. For the past three years he has been a member of the Kings Mountain Band, and this year is a member of the Band Council. BRUCE GARRISON STYERS Watch Bruce Styers! We predict that soon he will be the manager of the A P. That is all he talks about, and he is sure to get into the business for his nickname is “Root.” In 1937 Bruce was Secre- tary of his Home Room, and he has served for two years, 1938, ’41, on the Mountaineer Staff. BETTE MAE THOMAS Blonde, talkative Bette is another of the girls who work after school. But she doesn’t let her outside work interfere too much with her school work and activities. In her fresh- man year she found time to be a member of the Softball and Soccer Teams. JAMES CURRY THRONEBURG James, one of the most active and best liked pupils in school has served his Alma Mater well. He has been on the Mountaineer Staff for four years, in the Boys’ Glee Club for four years, in the mixed Chorus in 1939 and ’40, in the Inter-Class Contests 1939 and ’42, in the Band 1940, ’41, ’42; on the Band Council, 1942; Cheerleader, 1940; Debater, 1941 and ’42; in the National Hon- or Society, 1941 and ’42; President of the Society, 1942; Associate Cir- culation Manager Milestones, 1941; Home Room Treasurer, 1942; Mar- shal, 1941; and on Student Council in 1941. EDNA EARLE TINDALL Self-reverence, self-knowledge, and self-control are the qualities that make Edna Earle a person we ad- mire. Although she is very quiet, she is lovable and friendly and will do whatever she can for her friends. Page Nineteen