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

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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

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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 MARTHA JULIA WALKER Jolly “Mott,” with her wide smile, is always on the lookout for a good time. In 1941 she showed her good spirit as a Cheerleader. She belonged to the Glee Club in 1939, ’40, ’41; entered the Reading Contest in 1938 and 1940; played Soccer in 1938; Softball in 1939; assisted the physical education teach- er in 1939; belonged to the Dra- matic Club in 1940; and now serves as one of the Cafeteria Assistants. JUNE MAXINE WARE June, whose chief interest lies in her school work, is (juiet and al- ways willing to lend a helping hand. Some of the activities that she has enjoyed are Soccer in 1938, Basket- ball in 1938, ’39; Glee Club in 1938, ’40, 41; the Mi.xed Chorus in 1938. ’40, ’41. She was Hce-Presidcnt of her Plome Room in 1938. In 1940 she studied Dramatics, belonged to (he Dramatic Club, and she entered the Reading Contest. She also played Tennis. MAR(L RET CORNELIA WARE Most intellectual of the girls is Margaret. But she hasn’t let books interfere with other activities. For four years she was Circulation Manager of the Mountaineer. As a freshman she was a member of the Junior Basketball Team, in the Glee Club, Home Room Treasurer and a Cafeteria Assistant. In her soph- omore and junior years, she con- tinued to serve in the cafeteria and was also a waitress at the Junior- Senior Banquet. As a junior she was a Substitute Debater and a Student Librarian. In her senior year she is Associate Editor of Milestones. MARGARET HELEN W ARE Margaret’s chief delight is having a good time. She likes to dance and sing. In 1940 and 1941 she be- longed to the Glee Club. She was a waitress at the Junior-Senior Ban- quet and a Library Assistant in 1940. She now serves as an Office Assistant. IMARV JEAN WILLIS The loss of Dallas was our gain when friendly Jean came to Kings Mountain. In Dallas she participated in Basketball in her freshman, sophomore, and junior years. In her senior year at Kings Mountain she is a member of the Basketball team and a First Aid Assistant. FURMAN WILSON Furman came to us from Blacks- burg High School, where he had a splendid record of activities. In 1938 he was Vice-President of his Home Room; belonged to the Science Club in 1938 and to the Timrod Lit- erary Society in 1938 and ’39. He was a Marshal for the Timrod Lit- erary Society and the Calhoun So- ciety Meeting, and President of his Home Room in 1939. After enter- ing Kings Mountain, he became a member of the Student Particii a- tion Organization and a Marshal in 1941. This year he is Editor-in- Chief of Milestones, and a mem- ber of the National Honor Society. LOUISE WRIGHT Dainty, refined Louise is on the list of scholarly seniors. Therefore we pay tribute to her outstanding activities. She was Secretary of her Home Room in 1939, played in the Band in 1939, ’40, ’41, ’42; be- longed to the Glee Club in 1939, ’40, ’41; won the Essay Contest sponsored by the First National Bank in 1941; was Circulation Manager in 1941 and Literary Edi- tor of the Mo intaineer Staff in 1942; belonged to the National Hon- or Society in 1941 and ’42; took piano in 1938, and in 1941 served as Student Librarian, and as Of fice Assistant. In her sophomore year she served at the Junior-Senior Banquet. The Story of Our Times We, the class of ’42, started out in ’38, quite a l ewildered bunch, still very green and more than slightly “damp behind the ears.’’ We were a freshman class of about a hundred young beings who considered knee pants and pigtails the only natural mode of di ess and who knew less about high school than a Ubangi. Puzzling new things were happening for a school house. All would be quiet, then suddenly a bell would ring. Everyone would stampede out of the room and around the hall! Who were the eight or ten people who were always in the hall? Monitors! Never heard of ’em, knock ’em out of the way! That’s just a sample of our conduct, for we “pulled a lot of boners” — Remember? As sophomores we knew better; for we’d lecu-ned a little (very little) more about high school life, and it had begun to be fun. We knew that it would be only two short years ’till The Day came. Then the fateful junior year began. Heads were held higher. We were important people! We gave the banquet and had individual pictures in the annual! Well, at last we’re here! Seniors! Ours has been a rather stormy story, but it can tell of four years of fun and work and accomplishment. We’ve lost a few members, but we have gained many new ones. Those left l)ehind are sure to make the grade eventually — for we’re a charmed group, the Class of ’42. Our years together are almost over now, it’s nearly time to don the tasseled cap and gown. But these years are not over in our memories — the high school days that arc, to us, indeed a happy history. Page T wenty 1942 MILESTONES