Lenoir High School - Bearcat Yearbook (Lenoir, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1955 volume:

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W ,N , rw , -. 5.gx,,1..,,,lf,!1 ' ,L V H5 fl-1.1.-'f T-4, W, 1. , , It , V ' . A I r. 1 :K y . 1 , A , 1 V 1 M 1 . V J, .. .L ..' Wm-r ' Lx'14 ,t Qt- X ,f51 '-f - Q K A f ' W -xg Z f Q S M Mfg, ' N xx f RQ w X Y M W ! -ww Whf C C 1 ft KX' I' , ,scff frm Y F FDU ,SV o W4W,,Wf X X . W we P W ' Q X N, I MM! , Af iw 4 1 955 Presented by - TH E BEARCAT STAFF Lenoir High School L'Nfhcz' On the corner of West Harper And Willow's a school Where the faculty's friendly, -Cooperation's a rule. In the front of the- building A With offices adjacent . Are our worthy directors, The administration -Of our own Lenoir High! People we passed Every day in the hall 'Became speaking acquaintances, Not strangers at all, And it gave satisfaction To se-e our friends grow At this school that we'v'e learned To love and to know- Our' own Lenoir High! Here we learned to belong, To be part of the band With solos for everyone' In the four year span.' There were meetings on Thursda s, Il After school, at night too, With projects, initiations, New members, and dues At our own Lenoir High! We kicked, blocked, and tackled In manner fantastic, Then dribbled down court For-two points in the basket. Play ball! And the whack Of hardwood on sphere As we- backed all our teams With a prayer and a cheer For our own Lenoir High! We followed our grid games , With victory dances Broadened our outlook Made social advances We had big affairs- Junior-Senior and such, Learned to act like people, Developed the touch At our own Lenoir High! s WY' Y x H ' 5 I N- T N s Y sl .J I HMV ,, , as egg! 55. I 4 7 7 i in . ie, , 4. 'P c ig ' ,, - W , gif tm c Tru fl fl K ff I 1 ag N X ,, +- L , . , ' x. 644.40 74, f' ,A . ' ' 1 l A f 'X x , MF rx ' Q wr ' I Q tw ws, . - , 1 :sv , JVM Q. , I' b X ,QW 4 1 R W Q S Q 0 Q'f a man who's taught us how to love the game beyond the prize a friend of all who always has a sparkle in his eyes . . . a teacher with understanding and a word for everyone . . . a good guy with smiles aplenty and the- gift of having' fun . a winner who can also take defeat in easy stride . . . achamp who's ever filled with honest, well-earned pride . . . a coach, teacher, friend-all of this and more than that . . . you, Coach Cross, we dedicate the '55 Bearcat. I Coach Bill V. Cross u S QE HHMIHHI A. Af it 1' fi M 'f I9 V Q 2: i rl H ' Q, Ifwqiiiiwlj 7 nan wif 4111 ' Q.. N -... 3 f L 1' U ,' 'Lu ff 'lf . Ct' 19:-' 9 I-is-J U , 1 1 -' -P- 7 'EF A 1 , IE E: N . .. --...it so N? X. -ni...- 5 W HJL fl 4 L 'W MW A MQW NI 1 Nt M 'F If XX iin oun in ue Wth th b lc b d bl A ' fgld-A eo asz ldythtt th oul Wthfhgtht 1: htoj gth d t df th 1010 pl W an Ptth F y hdh llh th dytl Bt lyt b ff i x X , W. X X X e C THE BEAR i 0l'l'll00:5QI 1f Qu 0 Bearcat Staff V irecforfi 0 Administration Wnudiciand 0 Student Body g6LCL?I 0lfl,l'l6! 0 Lenoir High School jempo 0 Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-tive CAT SCCDRE Querfure lAclministration dFa Ity jirdf Wouemenf 0 Classes Seconq! Wouemenf 0 Organizations jAirc! mouemenf At t 'X ina s 3 0 hle ics 52 A 5 i a 0Featu4f s NS.-,-.-'-fag!! . . A teacher is sympathy with blue sheets . . . Patience with papers to grade . . . They do not really mind sniffles, squirming, and sauciness . . . Neither do they disintegrate before tears, trifles, fights, futility, excuses, and parents who pout . . . Teachers are people who love other people's children, thank heaven! . . . N fs 0. , V ' W 2:7- Q si ,Qu ff 'im , 9 5, 4 . e ville '. maui 55 ,H ' 4' , Q 0, J ,Mig , 4 A M , 221, +-- -1-A pwimnun Ina A 1--,,, aw OVERTU RE On the corner of West Harper And Wzllows a school Where the Facultys frzendly In the front of the buzldzng Wzth offzces adjacent 4re our worthy dzrectors The adrnznzstratzon Of our own Lenozr Hzgh' vie I ,,, h X Qpeta QaQa ,tget 5 Qtr +.s.4.v. ' - .,, V i t ADMI N IST RATI O N gy 3 'QP - . .5 5 Every musical production has a Meeting in the office of the Superintendent, members of the Lenoir City School Board are, clockwise: Mr. Walter Spainhour, chairman, Mr. George Crowell, Mr. Paul Hed- rick, Mr. Clarence Beach, Superintendent l-logaman, and Mr. J. B. Houston, treasurer. Not pictured are: Mr. W. E. Alexander, vice chairman and Mr. R. Carter Powell. staff of producers, composers, and directors. This group is re- sponsible for arranging the score, finding the right person for each part, rehearsing the show, and presenting the finished product to the public. Since they must bear the brunt of the responsi- bility if the production flops, they should also have a share in the spotlight, and this year's Oscar for the hit of the year goes to the school board and the administration for its production of the l95-4-l955 season. Principal Fred W. Lentz greets a Mrs. Ruth Lingle keeps things in smooth working student at the door of his office. order for Superintendent J. G. Hagaman. 1 . , , IO FACULTY Under the direction of Superintendent J. G. Hagaman and Principal Fred W. Lentz the conservatory of Lenoir High has completed another successful season. The teachers, who are themselves able soloists in their fields, have used their batons to good purpose in pointing out the fine points of technique invaluable to young musicians in the orches- tra of the world. ln addition to the usual program, the faculty Z' inf. .'5' 3: l 4 i members have conducted various extra activi- ties which help broaden student interest and add greately to the school curriculum. ln these organizations, teachers abandon the scales and exercises of general classwork and deal more with character-builders of music- such as interpretation, composition, and har- mony. With such an excellent staff membership it is no wonder that the record of this year's faculty is tops on the Hit Parade. Miss Mary Angley, M.A. English in Mrs. J. B. Bernard Spanish Mrs. Virginia S. Cobb, English l, Dramotics , Mr. Bill Cross, M.A. World History, Civics, Athletics Miss Georgia Haley, , MA. l 6 Latin, Typing l - S! -1 ljw 4 A t 3 . hi r X :yell 1 4' 1.f .Q QQ, ,Q ?.5fi5g:55,-- ti. Captain James C. Harper, M.A. Instrumental Music Mr. Charles Hope, M.A. Math, Physical Education, Athletics Mr. John Kaufman, B.S. Instrumental Music Mr. George Kirsten, A.B. Glee Club Mrs. Ralph Laney, B.S. English ll Mrs. James Lipe, B.S. Home Economics Mrs. Perkins Miller, B.S. Physical Education, Sociology-Economics, Athletics Mr. J. V. Mills, M.A. Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Athletics Captain Ralph K. Ostrom Instrumental Music ff' FACULTY V ,X L+,- ' . 11. fv- 'i I , ,, , ,fffw V i ,A , gi YZ. .M i F 'eww . . ,I list .1 IIII5? s ,I . 'G ,,c, s U17 ' il fl i V, L y, ft, I -1 .ff 7 v I -, ' 1q!1Y2,.LQ+1f t' ' ' 'I AEA , Y f ' - 1 I 3 I 1 I f I ' Q jf f s S 1 S I if I l FACULTY I3 i ., . V-We -M- i, ' .ag A E Mfg' 3 52 , , A r f A M- 3 f ' . N ' wmgx w b QA 1 ,si 2 Q f I ,nm ,Q . , . . fi? K . H Mr. Joseph Pennell, B.S. Indlusfrial Arts Mrs. Magdalene Ransdell, B.S. Librarian Mr. Marcus C. Smith, B.S. Bookkeeping, Typing I and Il, Shorthand Miss Doris Sparks, B.S. English l and IV, Journalism Mrs. Ophelia J. Stallings Secretary 'ro Band Mrs. A. C. Trivette, M.A. U. S. History Mr. A. C. Trivette, M.A. Bible, Plane Geometry, Algebra ll Mrs. Gertrude Whitehead A.B. Algebra I and lll, Solid Geometry Mr. James Wilson, M.A. Biology, Athletics I X514 K Nga, Q 7. in ' 6 , -:2: ,Ax km, be I fx fx . X00 1: ,Aff ' gon ,1 f KN ' f' X LX. N my 1 X J fifffh --gi' ' X I f M 27 V K f ' 3 lx Z F-,gff H 1 5 'df fff VA MTU EQ R X ' fi Q A A Qu w s ER I g DAS J U. Q mf' M- ' aff .Vw 'X ND? VA - AA : I 067 lr v IQTCD H, 'fi 1 ' . V X-if ' ,. Vs X-ff E ...... E U Iv ,, 5 -f- ' X' A ' 0 ' A. Q r M ' W f ckB0GMj?4Qf ':'T ' dab f 9' f Cf K 2 52'-'-F' ? Gi,if' : ef' A C3 J i Q lu' A lg 5 gi I qi ly A A393461 if mi S vyx 5 M gr . g f N K Q 1' nrilg QQ :ggi ,,.4.v fy E 0,90 J M Q P' V J 5 ' LUNCHROCDM STAFF Music makes the world go 'round, but judging by the length of the daily lunch- room line, one would be led to believe that food makes Lenoir High go 'round. This year's switch from the pay-as-you- go to the lunch ticket method put no damper on the old LHS appetite. All available cafeteria space is utilized for seating starving students when the l l:35 bell rings. From the cheery red curtains to the gleaming aluminum serving count- er, students join in the close harmony of fork-against-plate and spoon-against- teeth. Keeping the show on the road are Mrs. D. H. Peters, Mrs. Pansy Price, Mrs. P. H. Bohler, and Mrs. W. L. Ward. tw F I 1 2 7.1 'J F, 1 f ' lf I if fr I Z I f If wwggwfifvfiprfcmtfxfii, 1 g 5 A ,ggufyq . ' CUSTODIANS We got s-s-s-s-steam heat, and we've got our custodians to thank for it. Faith- ful, diligent, thoughtful, and hard work- ing-these words describe these four men. Keeping our buildings clean, warm, and ready for use, the custodians are always on hand. Caring for the grounds and keeping the buildings pleasant to study in provide these men with a seem- ingly endless job. These friendly, re- sponsible custodians whose loyalty and service are so valuable to us are Mr. Mansfield Ferguson, Mr. Stanley Bowers, Mr. Mack Cook, and Mr. C. A. Whitt- ington, not pictured. . . . Making friends and meeting new stu- dents . . . Freshmen exploring the mysteries of algebra, English, and history . . . Hurry- ing to class ahead of the tardy bell . . . Losing books and forgetting to bny a lunch ticket . . . 5 'Q 1 51 it A .gpg I , K f g t FIRST MOVEMENT Q' K g People we passed X t Every day inthe mu - . X Became speaking acquaintances, 4 Not strangers at all, And it gave satisfaction r 'l To see our friends grow At this school that we ve learned I To love and to know- ' Our' own Lenoir High! , WQX i t ' The class of i955 chose Little Miss Jan Dickson and Master Stevie Mullis as mascots. AW, ,Ab 'tls ..,, 1 .W an Senior class officers preparing to leave Lenoir in W High are, first row: Kay Winkler, vice presi- 4 dent, and Maggie Huntley, treasurer. Second row: Janette Dickson, secretary, and Howard Poarch, president. - ' Q ENIORS 4 HTHE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY . Dear LHS, The class of '55 has finally reached the goal it has been striving for since entering school in the first grade. They are high and mighty seniors-the melody with the other classes playing the supporting notes! Of course their climb to this lofty perch was not one of pure bliss. The path was straight and narrow, their disappointments were many, and their mistakes too numerous to count. lt was not easy, but all of the difficulties seem to vanish amid the triumphant achievement of this-their senior yearl The moment they entered high school as students for the first time was one all its own. There was a feeling of belonging-being apart, of confidence-insecurity, of gladness-despair. There was a lump in the throat bu't gradually it subsided and they became one of the gang once more. Though they may have had to hum their way through Latin, algebra, and chemistry, there were courses through which they could whistle, and slowly, but surely, the units add up until the senior year when life is a dream. - Yes, this is truly their grand finale and as the seniors review their composition of learning they are proud of their accomplishments, realizing that knowledge comes but wisdom lingers. Whatever their future, there will always be a song in their hearts for you-dear Alma Mater. THE SENIOR CLASS Oh Joanne Adams Five Foot Two Ramon: Aldridge lf Was Nice Knowing You Douglas Allen Doris Barlow You May Not Be an Angel , Lady Be Good Carl Anderson Walking My Baby Back Home GEM W Ahh wwf Anderson Melancholy Me i' f 'surf Jennie Austin Liffle Girl . , - f 1 f V 'M' . 5 ' J r if Wx:- 'Q 'L ETC ,in gr iw ? , ,, ' , ff fl , iiijjei v I .1 s ,- , ' 'S '41 S QV' X 1'- f 7 Barbara Barlowe Wl'1aT a Dream I Sari? ,oz in 4 Daniel ,f My nd: ,471 Barlowe aw-ff ' Jealousy '-sauna - , Gary Benfield Lonesome PoIecaf Floyd 0,54 , Boston Tix And me Band B Played On '- X ' l 3 1 if f. 'fs I W J me Seagle Bernhardt There ls Nothing Like a Dame 0, rx M 7 , f Wah '?'2::1sw Robert Barlowe l Don't Want To Sef The World on Fire J. D. Boston Too Young to Tango 'W 'W 1 . Barbara Carolyn may Boyd Brown Always You Pretty as a Picture Joyce Brown Because Virginia Broyhill You Alone in f , LW-fm , 2 limi' if - f Q ? 541???fi . ,. ,ff - , r, 4' f M ev N, 'P , Q V l l ,, ,I Eugene Marguerite f Bush Q Q 5.2 l'll Get By Childers A g y Please Remember ' ' ' . ' l -...Mefl '- - H'-riifv W f' ' - Q Q , f s ' fy' fy is , W-.sfffafn ,.,,4f,,emw,,W,W 1-s.f,Q,,f--lp-,,,- our 5 or r-'- ' H 1 4 ,eww .vif w,wf - 1 gi- I 1 4 1 1- 1? Earlene Q WOHGCE Clark Clontz ln My Own Quiet I'm Siffing on Top Way ' of the World . Jerry Cook What It Was, Was Football Mary Frances Cook Dark Eyes Q Q f . 'x ,- , , ,QVQQQ 29 XL Truman Janette Cook Drckson Barbara Gentry llRubyll ' e.4' gr f 'W ,fve Q swf I delhi' Anthony Goolsby Steel Guitar Smile In the Mood uv-f fi!- 'WT' E, ,,,,.n-ma.insP' 'WP .MQ:' Darrell Deanna Goble Goble Gone Fishin' Dancing in The Dork A Me- M ,l . 5, X, ,fhli ': W A aw f I XL! 50 1 ' 1 N-, ri 4 Norma Gentry Wonderful Lips Jane Gravlee Body And Soul' Me And My Shadow Anthony h 4, ,I Greene Dum, De Dum Dum' James Griffin Just Lazy J ,nun-4-we 4 ' , .Mfg Nr' Robert Hageman f Wbx Kenneth Hayes Yankee Doodle Robert Hodges Crazy Bones John Houston ' vm' Johnny ls the Boy for Me 'mf' 'W Jw? fu...a '44--... Charles Hanks Crazy, Man, CroZy fx ' Jill Huntley ln the Good Old Summertime Margaret Huntley When You And Were Young Maggie Blues Robert Huntley Bearcats 6 Nl Wilene Mullinax Kirby Oh, Promise Me I S 47 fifr punlf' i Ramona Ann Kemp Kirby Sugar Lump 1 Luke Men Herman James Mann Martin 'When You're in Love I Believe Joan Lail Green Eyes Barbara Mayfield Going Steady Qu ,sf Nancy McCallum How Do You Speck to on Angel ,aux '51 Roy McGaIIlard Theresa McGee Anything You Con Do, H-I-ereSO,, AJQQ 'lulv I Con Do Better rf' X39 ff 'W Dale fi: '45 McLean . Sixty-Minute Man'f 'Y' --VX, James Melton Hotrod Race Barbara iw Robert Moore if Miller On the Go Little Things Meon o 0 3 f fi ,,. A,, .g59'-,K- 01' Sherry Nelson Keep lt Gay James Hugh Mullis Munday Nature Boy Hey, Goodlookingn Mary Ellen Osborne Strawberry Blond A Shirley Robert Penley A Poarch You're the Culest Go, Boy, Go Howard Poarch Guitar Boogie Thmg I Ever Did See Tommy Gail Presfwood Too Marvelous for Words Edwin Patricia Pritchard Pritchard Kung Suze Papa Count Your Blessings '-an Kathryn Propst You're the One llllam Lynne Pyatte You, You, You Mary Louise Rector Richards lt's o Womon's Louise WorId Bobby Robbins AlI I Want Is All There ls And Then Some '!'? 'v June Seehorn To Be AIone George Self 'My Best to You Paul Sipes Hold My Hand 1' Shirley Sybil Setzer Shuford Secret Love Lovely to Look At Rebecca Setzer Ruby Lips Constance Smith Sh-Boom , , r W B .. -psw e f r i , , 2 A , gli- -NQ6 Reginald Douglas Smith Stimson The Little Take Me Out to the Shoemaker Boll Game V5 M X Y 1:24. James Story Give Me Your Word ails, 4-B in 'ii' fn. Thomas Eugene Tolbert Truesdale lll Walk Alone Toy Trumpet wp A VA 1 ! ' ywifm if aw James Wagner Wc1nl'ed . ek -'GUY Carolyn Wafers wellborn MY Hem Tenderly Kafie Thornburg K-K-K-KcTie 'E , 5 Y -' J 1 L4 f I 4 :ff ' ' 5' ' ff? ' 4 .mimi ' Pearl Grist Walker Love Walked ln 1 l l ,- 'Mlm QF' 4 a l l l I Donald KCIY ,-uu?k Nancy Woodruff What It ls, Is Basketball Wilson Winkler Isr1't Fair Wnh 0 SOFWQ in My Heart UW' WIC 41305, is 'QQ 5 J-E! .hifi Here'sToThe Fra J jx! we Discords Eugene Campbell 30 Jeanette Woody Hey, There X I 'AX Y , I K. Q x i ' N Vx N E 3 .w SENIOR SNAPS W. S 'Nw X31 . MV' .W if 4 ' 4 .i , fyyv, 54. 4' Q-Z,,,,fjXAQ,Zey:,IM fwfw Jax .QWEQLQM w V 1145651 'f fi' Q W' ' sk X Q 'V L PRINCE NOIR zvvfleifi , , Mlwf, A fm, ffgf4w-:f'6vfFE5iff?S?mh LiONS 'wi'?,,'m- if? Ma X 7 A mm. f Mm U Ju Prmfw g,'f5rA ,ew - 1 . f- wi wayzwwfvt. fmiw. . -13534, 32'-' f ff -wf. xwx gfq- A .+V V 'fW.:.fMPjm, 'giff,f4i:-v,.,gg1i?ff2.,,w, '.fwiffiwggggzam. . M W.gagZw5??if5W2,. 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First, and probably most important, is the long awaited and coveted class ring, this year a blue stone in a setting engraved with a Bearcat and decorated with a crest bearing an L , The last, and by no means least, means of identifying a junior is by the mustard, slow, hot-chocolate, and coffee stains gathered in the concession stand during the football season. These stains are incurred by the juniors to assure funds for the climax of an enjoyable and successful year and the social highlight of that year-the Junior-Senior. Preparing to lead the band next year are These juniors brave the chilling winds of Preston Troutmon' pregdenff W'lI'Om Hopper' the football season to make money to entertain vice president, Marlene Meier, work chairman, 1 j Robert Sherrill, work chairman, and Billy Hol- the seniors at the annual Junior-Senior. man, secretary. 32 Jim Abel Irene Adams Nancy Lu Alexander Evelyn Baker Jeanette Barlow Martha Beach Patsy Beach Priscilla Beach Belinda Bean Walter Bean Nelson Benfield Reba Bolick Lynda Bowman Joe Boyd Carroll Brookshire Dianne Brown Vivian Bryant Bobby Bumgarner James Burris Newland Bush Berlin Carswell Johnny Caudle Gail Childers John Clarke Noel Clement Bill Cobb Bradley Colvard Geraldine Crisp John David Crisp Nancy Lee Crisp David Crowe Shirley Danielson Sandra Davidson Sarah Lee Dodge Elreta Eller Bill Everhardt Paul Everhardt Barbara Fleming Barbara Foxx Don Frye Libby Ann Gibbs Betty Greene tvmzvi, '33 ' ' 4' M? 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'Wx we., -1 'T' Q, ,, L 5 3' 5 ii alas new yx 34 'QM' i E 14 Harold Greene Wanda Greene Shelby Greer Roger Gregg Cora Grist Dale Haigler Becky Hailey Terry Hall Genene Hamby William Hopper Jean Price Harwood Tom Hedden Donald Helton Carolyn Hendrix Mickey Holloway Bill Holman Dottie Holman Anne Honeycutt Nancy Honeycutt Gregory Houck Carol Hunt Mack Jarvis Herbert Keller Nancy Kennerly Bill Joe King Katie Kirby Tommy Laney Joe Marler Nancy Maye Linda McMillan Arbadella McNeil Marlene Meier Aileen Melton Shelby Messer Shelby Mikeal Bill Miller Kenny Moore Mary Ellen Moore Gerald Mullinax Dicky Murphy Mariorie Nelson Ann Pope Virginia Presley Shelby Prestwood Dudley Robb Sylvia Ransdell Tom Royle Max Reynolds Maurice Rhodes Dean Robbins Raymond Shell Bill Sherrill Robert Sherrill Bernard Sigmon Patsy Smith Weyburn Smith Anna Stout Jane Sullivan Rachel Swanson Pot Tate Earl Thompson Nancy Tolbert Scott Torrence Sarah Jean Triplett Preston Troutmon Herman Welker Joe Walker Linda Walsh Anita Whitener Carolyn Wiles Betty Sue Williams Bob Wilson Tommy Wilson Bobby Winkler Bill Woodruff James Wyke Pot Yount Discord-s Mac Tolbert .,.,., ,4fe,,.i,, ,E f - K . I 4 Q- 1 5 W figs' W .,,,,, .,., . ,.,.,.W,4..,.5,. 'VN S-.., mm 'Is inks ve. jgpyf, PM S WSE- 'WSW Q-.. 3 ?i , 1 1-1 1 Taking time out from their third chair positions 55 are: Bobby, Martin, vice president, Peggy Beard, sec- retary-treasurerg and Glen- wood Wilson, president. OPHOMOR ES O0 Muligv No longer minor musicians at LHS, the sophomores are full of confidence and extremely self-reliant. The first day of school they entered the doors of this beloved place of learning and were instantly walking on a pink cloud. This was their world for now they were the ones studying, or pretending to be studying second year algebra and second year Latin. They were the ones under taking their first courses in world history and biology. After a few weeks of tense concentration on biology, they realized how important planaria and the blue-green algae are to an everyday life. Dimly, they began to see the light about transitive and intransitive verbs and William Shakespeare in English. Tangents, determinents, and Pascal's triangle are still a maze, but if those people who are now juniors and seniors could do it, so can they, and they dig a little deeper into the mysteries of algebra. They were expecting world history to be a dull lecture on dead events, but this idea proved itself false soon enough. Before they had time to be bored, they were at Caesar's side, lending a helping hand in his campaigns, and advising Napoleon to sell Louisiana. Subjunctives in Latin made them think, and oh, what fun the initiation wasl The sophomores enjoyed and tried to master numerous other sub- jects and felt faint when they saw their names on the honor roll, or kept quiet when they didn't quite make it. Yes, this was their world and their year. Now, they look forward to their junior year. lt will have to be a lot more fun, more interesting and will have to make them feel very important to beat this, their wonderful sophomore year. 36 Sophomores are the sole occupants of the balcony, their upstairs perch. Dennis Abel Carolyn Abernethy Tommy Abernethy Erwin Alexander Mary Frances Allen Keith Almond Barbara Atkins Asilee Austin Harrison Barlow David Barnes Lucille Barnhardt Peggy Beard Charlotte Benfield Jimmy Blalr John Bost James Bostic Kathleen Boston Mary Brown Mary Lee Byrd Dorothy Campbell Jerry Clapp Sue Clement Harry Clifton Richard Cline r 25.1 A' Sven? -4- f' '-HY f' J J we My -A4 l 1 l 1 SGPHOMORES Y James Clontz Ben Cooke Aubrey Correll Marianella Cowan David Creech Jane Crowell Imogene Crump Sarah Crump Jerry Estep Linda Everhardt Robert Gibbons Lind: Gibbs Shirley Gilbert Ralph Greene Jerry Harless Patricia Harless Carol Hedden Rachel Hedrick Shelby Jean Hopkins Janet Houck Elaine Jenkins Buddy King Edna King Mary Laxton x,.35 K Mary Ellen Lutz Peggy Maltba Mary .lane Manchester Bobby Martin Charles Martin Louie May Billy Maye Bill McCrary Rebecca McDonald Janeil Melton Boyd Miller Eric Miller Ruby Morrow Bob Moser Jim Noblet Franklyn Noll Dennis Oliver Ralice Ostrom Linda Ruth Owen Celia Owens Johnny Parlier Thomas Parlier Stanley Parris Bruce Pennell Carolyn Pipes Jerry Poarch Mable Queen Edward Robinson Judy Safriet Nancy Setzer Elaine Sherrill Charles Simmons Hal Smith Phyllis Smith Neil Stallings Betty Stamey Gary Sumpter Hallie Sumpter Junior Turner Wayne Waters Ted Watson Betty West Frank White Patricia Williams Gail Williamson Glenwood Wilson Roger Wise Jimmy Yates , pf. 'W' 1 'J Q..-., -vi. ' aw ,F 'vs X Wk 74 0, 1 1 I- O II' J U fb Tv? .. N X ' ..,. . .f.4i'r-A 'V if x Peggy Story Yount Duscords Jeanette Hicks ,-9' QE Li, w , V ...- we iff E'i?2'5f. lp : Walking up the path to four years at Lenoir High are: Ann Moore, vice president, Kay Queen, secretary, Wriston Hartsell, president, and Joe lsaac, treasurer. fs - ' ,fdffx ' fr s - ' El 85 ff,,..i932 . A ' 5.71, 33 . g vs 16 Q , ie iv? if is ,, . A J 1 QQQ-tl: , fr '7 Freshmen were bewildered by the upper- ni' classmeng pleasantly awed by the fruits of victory in the trophy case. RES!-llVlEN BEWITCHED, BOTHERED, AND BEWILDERED On September 2, l954, the finished products of Junior High began one of their biggest adventures-High School. Although they regretted leaving their old Alma Mater, they looked forward to their new one. They were frightened as all fresh- men have been, but even this did not dim the eagerness with which they looked forward to taking up new studies and forming new friendships. After singing the blues the first three weeks, their terror subsided, and they accepted their situation for they knew they were to be here for four years. One of the high lights of this year was the election of class officers. The freshmen feel sure that they have chosen the most capable members of their class to lead them. These officers have been outstanding students and classmates throughout the school year. Their classes were new to them, but they grew to like the change. At first the hall seemed a terrible madhouse, but now they understand why. That long, long lunch line they were accustomed to although the races to lunch were a little new. These freshmen who have long looked forward to this first year of high school are now looking forward to the second, third, and fourth, hoping the next three will be as profitable as this first has been. No longer bewitched, bothered, and bewildered, but now a part of Lenoir High is this-the class of '58, 40 Elizabeth Abel Gail Abel Carol Austin Jean Austin Kate Austin Charles Babb Durette Baker Elaine Baldwin Maurice Barlow Shirley Barnette Jerry Barrier Patricia Boettner George Boutwell Sarah Lu Bradley Frances Brown Larry Bumgarner David Bush Roger Caldwell Johnny Childers Laura Childers Patsy Clark Kay Clarke Bertha Clontz Carolyn Cook Johnny Mac Cook Linda Cook Lowell Cook Weldon Cooper Douglas Craig Ronald Craig Kay Davis Martha Decker Geneva Dillard Doris Duncan Elaine Efird Beverly Ennis Joe Estes Jeanette Fox Marie Foxx Stacy Gentry Vernon Grogg Judy Greene Mina Greene Jimmy Haas Barbara Hamby James Hamby N Katherine Hamby lan Hopper Brenda Wriston James Richard Sylvia Harless Hartsell Haynes Hedrick Helton Beth Hickman ns. fs gh, Xf f v J M 2. , WW A f ff , J L f 6 1 . ,-1. if , 52 tfuyy, -4 E Q j' f 2 ' - W an I M U ag at , Q,- wv fi Wm 'Z i ,A-A .,x fv- ,K S. 'S' fm x , l I x ' x Mason Hollifield Rena Holman Rita Holman Brenda Hood Dorothy Huntley Virginia Huntley Joe Isaac William Isaacs Jane Jennings Edna Johnson Ted King Larry Lamkin Johnny Lefever Bill Littleiohn John Marr Betty Ann Martin Sarah May Frank Maynard Carolyn McCrary Earl McDade Linda McDade Larry McGalliard Ruby McGarr Frances McLean Lawrence McLean Jean McNeil Edward Miller Ann Moore Mickey Nelson Peggy Nicholson Hilda Norris William Peek Doris Philyaw Buddy Pope Tommy Price Johnny Pritchard Bill Proffitt Kay Queen Alice Jean Rabb Mary Ruth Rainbolt William Rainey Dennis Rash Jeff Rosh Travis Robbins Joe Robinson Peggy Sanders Charles Setzer Raymond Setzer Linda Sharpe Paul Sharpe Sarah Shoaf April Shumway Oscar Sides Patty Smith 35? I W . g . N - I 3, J fn' an i QQ tw 19--0 4' - K ! sm 4 55 , W' f l fn L- . gf -- , f. JR 4 ,. 'W M Q vga- Q fp if X Wes f i Q DLSCORDS Janice Bryant Charles Carlisle Jerry Hall Junior Hopkins Shelby Hoyle Dorothy Hubbard Peggy Lee Smith Jud Spainhour Betty Stine Katherine Storie Janet Suddreth Rebecca Suddreth George Sullivan Wayne Teague Rebecca Torrence Brenda Townsend Charles Triplett I Kenneth Underdown Betty Sue Walker Katherine Walker Doris Wall Douglas Warren Norma Waters Dennis Watson Pete Watson Sybil Whisnant Karen White Linda White Dale Whitener Jerry Williams Jean Wilson Baxter Winkler Dean Winkler Geneva Woody Betsy Yount Robert Yount jgirjn Z9 I ,.,. .053 N., , 1 wg.. -.M HZ. ,wx Q if Xvxal 1 3 'A .--'1 w, S w vw i me ag? Q K 7 A A I Vs, M - Y- V ' W 4, .W 12? :, Lv. ,A ' 4 K f , 5' 'Yi' ,, if , mf P! l Q? niiiffdas, DISCORDS Carolyn Miller Tony Miller Mack Osborne Maurice Pennell Jean Powell Adele Shoemake Allan Vestal 4.-,X , ws., If 21 to meet the deadline . . . nd . . . Rushing Anticipating the trip to Biltmore at initiating the freshmen . . . Activity period on Thursday and Student Council meeting in Room 111 . . . Rehedrsing for the Thanksgiving play and 'vainly quieting a, few ldst minute butterflies . . 4? he' x x 5 W Q it 4 5, W NNN 1.3 Hu. URM. L , , VJ2,g?3 44 f .tw 1' . . L g A, , . ei X ff .ff Wi? iilfi iz wry, A, Q ,ju w i,,. xl W, 5 4,5 3? P i .i Ut l A ,,sf. j, if ,Sic Q ,lli si fi e 1 X Eh - .?S 6 E SECOND MOVEMENT Here we learned to belong, X To be part of the band With solos for everyone I U In the four year' span. - h There were meetings on Thnrsrloiys, I After school, at night too, With projects, initiations, New members, and dues Ationr own Lenoir High! Y ' -L, ,f q fs. F' ' - U, Singing the praises of self-government are: Walter Bean, treasurer, Ann Kirby, vice president, Bobby Hagaman, president, and Robert Sherrill, secretary. STUDENT COUNCIL tigfouf .jwlearfeol Wnenn The Student Council is a major must to provide student-teacher harmony at LHS. Two members from each major club and one from each minor club make up this organization and play the melody in school activities. This year the Student Council bought eleven dance records from a list compiled by the students. The Student Council members continue to strike key notes in the planning and carrying out of many projects, helping with College and Career Day, decorating the bulletin board, planning chapel programs, and promoting school spirit. Indeed the Student Council is both the prelude and the postlude in the routine and outside activities at LHS. 13, fgzfif --.. Wm- - I . , l ' R' . f , ,. 'FX Presenting a cross section of the student body are, front row: Barbara Moore, Sybil Shuford, Virginia Broyhill, Rebecca McDonald, Brenda Hood, Rebecca Torrence, Elaine Efird, Katherine Storie, Kay Queen, Patsy Clark, Ann Moore, and Sarah Lu Bradley. Second Row: David Creech, Joan Lail, Glenwood Wilson, Preston Troutman, Walter Bean, Bobby Hagaman, Ann Kirby, June Seehorn, Jane Gravlee, Peggy Beard, Martha Beach, and Sylvia Ransdell. Third Row: Joe Isaac, Earl Thompson, Bob Winkler, Robert Sherrill, Mason Hollifield, Bobby Martin, Neil Stallings, Bill Joe King, Paul Everhardt, Howard Poarch, Becky Hailey, Carolyn Wellborn, Ann Anderson, and Miss Mary Angley, adviser. 46 Y if' 'sr ii, fl: ' Nm Jli TC' wx tflg, ii-.., SQL' Hi. .E we 5, THE ' J MOUNTAINEER ,, 'r fr l a ,il 1,i 'Aqqz 6' 5 l l LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA .....,......,l , Planning the next edition are, first row: Darrell Goble, Katie Thornburg, Lynne Pyatte, Doris Barlow, Mag- gie Huntley, Janette Dickson, Johnny Houston, and Bill Joe King, Second Row: James Mullis, Jennie Austin, June Seehorn, Joan Lail, Jane Gravlee, Tony Greene, Bobby Hagaman, Barbara Mayfield, and Paul Ever- hardt. 1955 MOUNTAINEER BETTER THAN EVER 'img ,.i. fn L The journalism class takes a front seat in the orchestra as it endeavors to publish a Mountaineer each month which will prove satisfactory to each student. Its chief purpose is to publish all school news. The students are reminded of all events and are let in on the coming attractions. The adviser tor the Mount- j'P9l-lSlf'lQ between deadlines are Mountaineer staff heads: Jane xerqavlee, edrtory Miss Doris Sparks, adviser, Bill Joe King, asso- ffilbte editor, Paul Everhardt, assistant business manager, and fflmhe Seehorn, business manager. trei 93? Q3-tlififff FKYYIYXVH aineer is Miss Doris Sparks. EDITORIAL The editorial staff of the Bearcat has worked hard to put together a hit parade of musical composition in the form of an annual. Joan Lail, editor, has lent her talents freely to the direc- tion of this lyrical publica- tion. ,Z Preserving this year for posterity through the Bearcat are, first row: Joan Lail, Maggie Huntley, Janette Dickson, Lynne Pyatte, Barbara Moore, Sarah Lee Dodge, and Rachel Swanson. Second Row: Nancy Crisp, Earl Thompson, Roy McGalliard, Nancy Maye, Patsy Beach, Priscilla Beach, and Anita Whitener. X K :?N, t f, wk l CQ wg Looking happy as the end draws near are .loan Lail, Bearcat editor, Earl Thompson, associate editor, and Mrs. Ralph Laney, adviser. 48 W R X I if-f qi 4- xx x iii t'Vj-ff wa 1 I I . ' v 1, i .,' xiglf lf' X r' I f . J, X an b-,q1,,f, il Vw? I Making the Bearcat financially possible are first row: Katie Thornburg, Jennie Austin Shirley Danielson Barbara Mayfield, Betty Stamey, Peggy Second Row Dudley Rabb Bill Cobb Jim Mullis Kenneth Hayes, Bobby Hagaman Carroll Brookshire Robert Sherrill and Pete Huntley. ,CB BUSINESS All I Want ls All There ls And Then Some could well be the theme song of the Bearcat business staff. With money on the mind, they've begged, beguiled, beseech- ed, and been thrifty in an effort to finance this l955 yearbook. f' , dz: ,- ff-1-N. v - f---' ,.U. , i i . ' 0 Trying to make ends meet are: Linda Walsh, assistant business manager, Pete Huntley, busi- ness manager, and Mrs. Ralph Laney, adviser. 49 MONOGRAM CLUB ue H 26f,l'C6Lf5 The Monogram Club, better known as the L Club, was organized at Lenoir High in l9-46. lts purpose is to teach better sports- manship and to encourage participation in interscholastic sports. ln order to become a member of this organi- zation a student must first letter by either playing in some sport, acting as team man- ager, or being a cheerleader. The members ot this club work in the con- cession stand in the gym at the basketball games. All the money from this and the selling of football programs is given to the Monogram Club which in turn uses it for the advancement of athletics at Lenoir High. A The club adviser is Mr. J. V. Mills. Admiring the spoils of victory are, first row: Walter Bean, vice presi- dent, and Jerry Waters, president. Second Row: Doug Stimson, secre- tary, Sherry Nelson, Student Coun- cil representative, and Sh orty Story, treasurer. Having lettered in one or more activities, the L Club members ere, first row: Preston Troutman, Jerry Cook, Walter Bean, and Joe-Walker. Second Row: Mack Jarvis, Dean Robbins, Glenwood Wilson, Wallace Clontz, Bob Poarch, Shorty Story, Sherry Nelson, Janie Crowell, Nancy Woodruff, Ann Anderson, Carolyn Hendrix, and Jeanette Barlow. Third Row: David- Creech, Jimmy Abel, Bob Wilson, Tony Goolsby, Earl Thompson, Paul Sipes, Bob Miller, Doug Stimson, Edwin Pritchard, Tommy Tolbert, Eric Miller Herman Walker, Bill Holman, Jerry Waters, and Bobby Hagaman. I , 'a New-A. IJ! gm X...- 50 SPANISH CLUB If guenoa iam, .fam igofi H Under the guidance of Mrs. Bernard, the Spanish Club learns to hear the song our southern neighbors are constantly singing to us. Promoting conversation in Spanish and an interest in the culture of Spain and Latin America, the club meets once every month in members' homes. Spanish vocabularies are increased through songs, games, and a fif- teen minute Spanish conversational period. lnteresting programs are planned around prominent Spanish and Latin American fig- ures. La Tertulia, the name of the club, means The Get-Together. Their motto is Poco a poco se va lejos, which means Little by little one goes a long way. All first and second year students with an A on Spanish for the first two six-weeks periods are eligible for membership. ' Chosen by their fellow Spanish Club members, the officers are: Ann Kirby, reporter, Tommy Gail Prest- wood, secretary, Sybil Shuford, president, Patricia Pritchard, pro- gram chairmang and Bob Miller, treasurer. Juniors and seniors learning to know our southern neighbors are, first row: Mrs, Bernard, adviser, Carolyn Wiles, Sybil Shuford, Linda McMillan, Ann Kirby, Howard Poarch, Bob Poarch, Jimmy Wagner, Bill Cobb, Kenneth Hayes, and Bobby Robbins. Second Row: Robert Barlowe, Joe Walker, Ann Anderson, Cora Grist, Tommy Gail Prestwood, Nancy Woodruff, and Geraldine Crisp. Third Row: Danny Barlowe, Patricia Pritchard, Earlene Clark, Ramona Kemp, Kay Propst, Virginia Broyhill, Marjorie Nelson, Bob Miller, Barbara Moore, Charles Hanks, Doug Stimson, Paul Sipes, and Tony Goolsby. Fourth Row: Floyd Boston, Bobby l-lodges, Edwin Pritchard, Mack Jarvis, Bobby Winkler, Herman Walker, David Crowe, and James Burris. 5l LATIN CLUB tlllafinam .zdmadifirin HAIL, CAESAR! Joining historic Rome and modern America, the local chapter of the Junior Classical League, SPQR, consists ot second and third year Latin students sponsored by Miss Haley. The outstanding events of the year are: initiation, the annual trip to Biltmore Estate, and the trip to Chapel Hill to visit Doctor Ullman, author of the Latin textbook. Early in December SPQR-ers rock the walls at LHS with Christmas carols-in Latin, of course, and everyone joins in the fun when the annual Latin skit is presented in chapel. A 1,4 , , 1 -Jffime-Wrflfdz-. L-,rg L ,,M-w... , Learning Latin as the basis of modern language are, first row: William Happer, Peggy Beard, Franklyn Noll, Betty West, Celia Owens, Carolyn Hendrix, David Creech, and Dotty Holman. Secoiad Row: Janie Crowell, Mary Frances Allen, Edna King, Mary Laxton, Peggy Maltba, Patricia Williams, Nancy Setzer, and Linda Walsh, Third Row: James Clontz, Linda Ruth Owen, Billy Maye, Carolyn Pipes, Dorothy Campbell, Hallie Sumpter, Asilee Austin, Anita Whitener, Tommy Wilson, and Joe Marler. Fourth Row: Elaine Sherrill, Janeil Melton, Eric Miller, James Wyke, Edward Robinson, George Petree, Neil Stallings, Bobby Martin, Sarah Lee Dodge, Charles Martin, Jimmy Blair, Tommy Abernethy, Carol Hedden, Betty Sue Williams, Carroll Brookshire, Bill Joe King, and Gene Truesdale. 52 Decked out in togas for the initiation are Latin Club members. Looking only slightly like the ancient Romans are these Latin Club members. cf .A 'Wren SY-'S QA 4-N Arif ATI N5 X ,, 1 gd? S it 'ii 9 3 , N127 --,wg-?,,:?r'4'WH ' , 'M f , 1' 'fw,. V M is Q Tm ' 414 Ifwxsiiinl-M ti V, rj . 32125 lffi 35:53 F' K William Hopper auctions a cake at the initiation, EP ,411 Wy? if KMLMJ2 A , fWl'uf,w, . funn t we 3 no M - A 5:15 limi' - Jem A Latin Clubbers visited many points of interest on their trip to Texas for the Junior Classical League Convention. 53 wp. E r if if! ,Q fb M 5 M1 and '3s.sS2.a W 2 is? at f t, , if Z CCJMMERCIAL CLUB Kiggloewrifer googie H Commercial club members come from the juniors and seniors taking two commercial subjects. A prospective member is first nominated from the eligible prospects, then voted upon by the students who are already members G of the organization. The new senior members are initiated in the fall and the junior members, in the spring. Looking forward to a future in the business world, members of the Commercial Club ore, first row: Ramona Aldridge, Deanna Goble, and Sherry Nelson. Second Row: Shirley Penley, Jane Gravlee, and Mr. Marcus Smith, adviser. Third Row: Pat McGee and Carolyn Brown. Fourth Row: Ann Anderson and Patricia Pritchard. Fifth Row: Connie Smith, Kay Propst, and Carolyn Wellborn. Sixth Row: Jill Huntley, Pearl Walker, J. D. Boston and Gary Benfield. The president of the club is decided upon the previous school year by the senior votes. The president this year is Pat McGee. Monthly meetings of this club are held at the members' homes at which both business and social activities are dis- cussed. This club takes part in many charitable projects. The club adviser is Mr. Marcus Smith. S S A 4-,s Filing is only one phase of office practice that interests the Commercial Club officers: Pat McGee, president, Pat Pritchard, secretary, J. D. Boston, treasurer, and Deanna Goble, vice- president, 54 DRAMATICS CLUB CK m..,,...,.,.f.W Swinging merrily up the road to the theatrical world ot success is Mrs. Virginia Cobb's dramatics and speech class, the members of which form the Dramatics Club. Staying in tune with the seasons, the club members put on several plays during the year to add to the well pitched entertainment the school receives. This year a series of radio plays has been added to the Dramatics Club's list of activities. Their activities are climaxed yearly by the senior class play. Q ' X -J si f fl if ...,...,,..,., , l .,,... .. 'Y ,X r .. . an Q.. ...,..... g TW Seeing drama in everyday life are, first row: Mrs. Virginia Cobb, adviser, Jennie Austin, and Maggie Huntley. Second Row: Hugh Munday, Ramona Aldridge, Joanne Adams, and Barbara Barlowe. Third Row: Truman Cook, Jimmy Melton, and Bar- bara Maytield. Fourth Row: Bobby Robbins, Johnny Houston, and Darrell Goble. Fifth Row: Bobby Wilson, Wallace Clontz, Kenneth Hayes, and Paul Everhardt. Sixth Row: Nancy Honey- cutt and Gene Bush. Making a dramatic entrance are Paul Everhardt, treasurer, and Sherry Nelson, secretary. Already on the scene are Maggie Huntley, vice president, and Darrell Goble, president. 55 F u 1' 'IQ 0 E F H Z1 0 E M R E I M c A A K E R s H JJ 01112 weef 07712 Singing of happy home life, the members of Future Homemakers of America are affiliated with the national organization which has all necessary by-laws and a constitution. The organization has a large staff of national and state officers devoting their full time to the club work. A magazine called The Teen Times is published four times a year, giving helpful suggestions and news of happenings all over the country. The FHA has rallies and state and national conventions which are always interesting. The club sponosrs a camp for the girls in the summer. Presenting programs which are educational as well as social and taking part in many national projects as well as local, the members of the organization proudly wear their FHA pin featuring a house resting in two hands and the letters FH. Proudly displaying their FHA emblem, the members of the senior homemakers club are, first row: Betty Stamey, Deanna Goble Rachel Hedrick, Carolyn Hendrix, Caro'yn Wiles, Asilee Austin, and Joanne Adams. Second Row: Betty West, Mable Queen, Mary Ellen Lutz Mary Lee Byrd, Carolyn Abernethy, Lucille Barnhardt, Rebecca McDonald, Judy Satriet, Imogene Crump, Patricia Harless and Shelby Mikeal. Third Row: Shelby Jean Hopkins, Barbara Atkins, Elaine Jenkins, Sue Clement, Nancy Setzer, Carolyn Pipes Anna Stout, Irene Adams, and Betty Greene. 56 W- rut fra, f i airs. . . 4 u 'gg 'W' ' f - ' vin KZ nuvvr - ' ' Mr- A. V- YI! r nlwiawxt V, gijh gg N' 'W' W' W ., , YQ! ' ' ' ' f' V ,fc ffl ' ' 1' , , if SWVQL --Q - - -- .-A... .....-....-M... M... ...- 5--in an-nn' 7:-4 QQ! v vi , - 5 in iii aw-sir. alarm mr: 71.12 M HICSA M5398 IJYA. fmdruramt Dux 311113 IW: fpfeeicvwblw Umm! figvm iz 2 ,n 1.4, . YJ. -. fu, A, K.-........ ....,,: 391197. 33554 is 1522 5 - wwwmfg' Beginning their first year as future homemakers are, first row: Sybil Whisnant, Beverly Ennis, Peggy Nicholson, Pat Smith, Marie Foxx, Ruby McGarr, Sylvia Helton, and Betty Ann Martin. Second Row: Elizabeth Abel, Brenda Hood, Elaine Baldwin, Linda McDade Bertha Clontz, Norma Waters, Judy Greene, Kay Queen, Rebecca Torrence, Sarah Shoaf, Janet Suddreth, Ann Moore, Mina Greene and Sarah May: Third Row: Barbara Hamby, Carolyn Miller, Geneva Woody, Rena Holman, Doris Wall, Betty Stine, Kate Austin Dorothy Hubbard, Rebecca Suddreth, Jean Austin, Patsy Clark, and Doris Philyaw. f . 135 . fi k , cv' Stl 'ht 'n 5 ,, 'Liv l Rebecca McDonald, treasurer, Lucille Barnhardt, histor- ian, Carolyn Brown, reporter, Deanna Goble, vice presi- dent, and- Rachel Hedrick, parliamentarian, not pictured. Moore, secretary. 57 3, ,,,s L 1 Learning that cooking is fun are Senior FHA officers: Junior homemakers learning to sew are the officers: Sybil Carolyn Hendrix, president, Mable Queen, secretary, Whisnant, reporter, Elizabeth Abel, treasurer, Kate Aus tin, vice president, Rebecca Torrence, president, Brenda Hood, historian, Sarah Shoaf, parliamentarian, and Ann l , , z ' ' in .A .T- l I ii- l ,ul 1' X Proving that it's smart not to drink are, first row: Johnny Houston, president, Doris Barlow, sceretaryg June Seehorn, vice presi- dent, and Janette Dickson, treasurer. Second Row: Shirley Penley, Kay Winkler, Maggie Huntley, Jane Gravlee, and Deanna Goble. Third Row: Carol Austin, Peggy Nicholson, Norma Gentry, Barbara Gentry, Patricia Pritchard, Phyllis Smith, and Barbara Barlowe. Fourth Row: Connie Smith, Kay Propst, Shorty Story, and Mr. Hope, adviser. ALLIED YOUTH wo.. gb., 41 ,dmv The Allied Youth may be described as a national group of young people who believe in parties to the tune ot soft drinks rather than alcoholic beverages and who also believe that it's smarter to be a teetotaler than real gone. Although this year's AY at Lenoir High is not so large as those of previous years, its aims and enthusiasm are as high. Having fun without artificial personality are, first row: Rebecca McDonald, Priscilla Beach, Anita Whitener, and Sandra Davidson. Second Row: Paul Everhardt, Gail Childers, Wanda Greene, Barbara Fleming, and Sue Clement. Third Row: Robert Sherrill, Bobby Bumgarner, Dudley Robb, Carroll Brookshire, and Joe Boyd. 58 FUTURE TEACHERS Hscloof Eayiiw I don't want to set the world on fire, I just want to start a flame of knowledge in the mind of our youth, might well be the motto of a new organization at Lenoir High-the Future Teachers of America. The local FTA Club was organized this year by Miss Mary Angley and is affiliated with the national group which is under the sponsorship of the National Education Association. Its purpose is to encourage students to make teaching their profession and to help prepare future teachers. The FTA has been a tremendous suc- cess and help to students this year and an even larger organization is anticipated in the coming year. I OF AMERICA Preparing for futures in teaching are: Barbara Mayfield, pianist, Lynne Pyatte, historian, Kay Winkler, vice president, Pat McGee, president, Barbara Boyd, treasurer, and Barbara Moore, secretary. vu. it A ffumi Learning by doing, these future teachers are, clockwise: Barbara Moore, Barbara Boyd, Ann Kirby, Paul Sipes, Nancy McCallum, Kay Winkler, Katie Thornburg, Tommy Gail Prestwood, Ann Anderson, Bob Poarch, Connie Smith, Nancy Woodruff, Pat McGee, Barbara Mayfield, and Lynne Pyatte. 59 I I l u i i I l I fails' f GLEE CLUB Decked out in their robes, the Glee Club members are, front row: Mary Jane Manchester, Shirley Danielson, Wanda Greene, Judy Greene, Nancy Lu Alexander, Patsy Smith, Weyburn Smith, Kenneth Hayes, Harrison Barlow, Preston Troutman, Linda Ruth Owen, Linda Gibbs, Patricia Harless, Virginia Broyhill, Sybil Shuford, and Director George Kirsten. Second Row: Patricia Boettner, Rita Holman, Brenda Harless, Judy Safriet, Phyllis Smith, Wallace Clontz, George Boutwell, Bill Woodruff, Jimmy Yates, Bradley Colvard, Norma Gentry, Lucille Barnhardt, and Jean Powell. Third Row: Barbara Atkins, Elaine Jenkins, Mable Queen, Carolyn Abernetihy, ghirlley Gilbert, Joe Walker, Jerry Hall, Carl Anderson, Linda Everhardt, Janet Houck, Barbara Gentry, Mary Richards, and Earlene ar . by gif :Y - gf N , Q . .l ' - l On the f2r'lC9 0Ut5'de This eggs Cl b room are otticers' .r CO,-i Trlolutman, vice Dfgldegtghirley Andefson' p'e5'denT' ilrreasurer. Danielson, Seffemy' 66 2 f were E Wuaic Y iq:-, -2-. 60 giqlfilmdl Glee Club officers re 't .UVV -'Cine Manchester, S fri' ef, Joe Walker, librariani Iy 'i Shuford,. assistant librar- 'UU' Clfld Virginia Broyhill pi- ariist. ' Morning practice in the Glee Club Club members group around the piano for a song fest. is often quite informal. All types of voices blend as the club rehearses a song. SJ .df 0 vln l FEEL A SONG COMING ON This year forty-one voices blend in the Lenoir High Glee Club under the direction of Mr. George Kirsten. The Glee Club presents two annual concerts consisting of sacred, secular, and seasonal music. The spirit of harmony and good fun make this club worthwhile. . C5 , 5 7 ' T' - he Robin ' . H 'folk fills 1 9 'S Dart of fh Social smo 1 een Songs. Lhef Glee Club mqkg fgnpzgin e W pauses b 61 er Qrmoncel ,C f 'LT LENOIR HIGH Dressed for a concert performance are, first row: Sarah Jean Triplett and Nancy Kennerly. Second Row: Cora Grist, Marjorie Nelson, Nancy Maye, Franklyn Noll, Katie Kirby, and Wil- liam Hopper. Third Row: Mr. Kaufman, Peggy Sanders, Virginia Huntley, Marianella Cowan, Gail Williamson, Frances McLean, Peggy Smith, Hallie Sumpter, Louie May, Katherine Storie, Jimmy Blair, Genene Hamby, and Celia Owens. Fourth Row: Priscilla Beach, Jane Jennings, Tommy Gail Prestwood, Nancy Lee Crisp, Kathleen Boston, Joe Robinson, Linda Sharpe, and Imogene Crump. Fifth Row: Nancy Lu Alexander, Betty Sue Williams, Katie Thornburg, Becky Hailey, Maurice Rhodes, Bill Sherrill, and Jerry Estep. 62 SCHOOL BAND Band members proud to be part of Lenoir's Own are, first row: Dorothy Campbell and Janeil Melton. Second Row: Carol Hedden, Billy Moye, Tom Hedden, Sylvia Ransdell, and Alice Jean Rabb. Third Row: Eugene Truesdale, George Self, Mickey Holloway, Max Reynolds, Johnny Pritchard, Peggy Story Yount, Patricia Williams, Brenda Townsend, April Shumway, and Mr. Harper. Fourth Row: Linda McMillan, Rachel Swanson, Nancy Tolbert, lan Hopper, Floyd Boston, Jerry Clapp, Reginald Smith, Bill McCrary, Raymond Setzer, and Mr. Ostrom. Fifth Row: Charles Carlisle, Mac Tolbert, Geraldine Crisp, Tommy Abernethy, Betsy Yount, and Anne Honeycutt. 63 l Wag, NEW The band faculty, posing for a formal portrait, Those students chosen to direct the Lenoir High are, first row: Mrs. Ophelia J. Stallings, Captain Band are, Floyd Boston, president, Jerry Clapp, James C. Harper, and Mr. John Kaufman. Second secretary, Becky Hailey, reporter, Louie May, Row: Mr. George Kirsten and Captain Ralph student business manager, and Reginald Smith, Ostrom. vice president. LENOlR'S OWN The Lenoir High School Band has made, is making, and will continue to make musical history. lt is the general opinion among conductors and professional musicians that high school students are not capable of playing compositions by the masters This is a case of telling the bumble-bee it can't fly-Lenoir students have played them and played them well. lt isn't practical to hand someone an instrument and a sheet of music and say, Play therefore, there must be a story behind this great record. The beginning in i924 couldn't have been very impressive-the instrumentation was so small that two or more people often practiced on the same instrument. That was thirty years ago. During this comparatively brief time the band has built a tradition of the finest quality. There are four concerts in Lenoir each year, and such is the band's reputation that frequent out-of-town and out-of-state appearances are in order. Although better known for its concert ability, the band also is widely famed for its marching. Under the instruction of Mr. Kirsten, the members perform at the high school football games and at college games. The high spot of each year is the State Contest. As the day approaches, practice is stepped up to a high pitch. Sections hold rehearsals at least once each week and usually more often. During the band period Mr. Harper spends more time playing recordings of contest numbers. The entire band has but one thought, Don't let us be the band that doesn't make a 'one'l This year's band has certainly lived up to its tradition and has added another page to the heritage of future bands. 64 Lf . iFE'a-- Wu in ' cv .. 1 at gg -.vg'L..?x if Syis,,fi?'igf1r ,fa 'fg 4 1 1UJ1i,i'Q,f f In ,Q iv? 1' . 4 A 2 Y, ,, u V, V 4, - 'ez I N, .A fu iff, I 'f L, 1 ' '04 , ,fb Q, . , 1 4 y U A s t , - gg K In f - 'f 1-ji N- . Aww, ug gy Q 9 0.1 N. we 'u'51if'i I IQ., nf- x 1 H 9 The junior end senior bonds combined formed an arrow- shot heart at the 1954 commencement exercises The band performs at one of its many out-of-town appearances. , H -T4H-.-- -.-M.--.-.si or .5-me 3. 1...-Ai ma - 3,,,,1Jm. ,., ,UH . '., . .4 Ow, it ? ii-,f C Nancy Lee Crisp, o junior, served her first year as drum maiorette. i i Fun was very much the order of the day on the band's Florida trip. Jw if il- 1 V . ...M Q-, 4 rt'9fi fQ'i2fx'-,gtg i , r ,', , ,,.,.,.Ax . h-kk'-1. 3.6228 4525: rn A fy' ' Rafi fs: L- ,tl-,... '2f ,M A . 1 .Kgs A ' ' a ii . 3,,.nf1 'fm-9 1 M--?EiYYT'i,' .syiiiwm i ,f4,i',i,g'!Q1'i!i'i-iii Y ., ' K 1 J ,' F b ' K ,JL-f wg DY! 4- I we Q 1- wi? 43711 'gf' 3 'i ui ' s X4 v' :f? f3rf'-- . V +V I 1 xl -1' if V. .. 0 T' - .P ' zff ie 0' h h get ' if' I s '7 '-ik i ' ij 1 65 Upholding the ideals of the Honor Society, the officers are: Ann Ander- son, treasurer, Barbara Mayfield, secretary, Barbara Moore, vice presi- dent, and June Seehorn, president. HONOR SOCIETY tj ge jfllen The Lenoir High Honor Society is a chapter of the National Society, and abides by that society's rules, observes its customs, and upholds its aims. Members are selected by the faculty semi-annually from the upper third of the junior and senior classes. The four cardinal points of the society are: Character, Scholarship, Lead- ership, and Service. The Honor Society meets the third Monday of each month to discuss its various activities, some of which are an annual talent show and a scholarship fund. Mrs. Gertrude Whitehead is adviser to the society. Immediately following the induction of eight new members, the sixteen Honor Society mem- bers are: Nancy McCallum, Howard Poarch, Joan Lail, Ann Anderson, Preston Troutman, Bob Hagaman, Robert Sherrill, June Seehorn, Walter Bean, Barbara Mayfield, Earl Thompson, Jane Gravlee, Barbara Moore, Bill Joe King, Anita Whitener, and Ann Kirby, not pictured. 41-4.46- KL- 'J hge 'Mfg X lid.. -. X ' J a A 1. X, 1 ,Q ,I ff X My , ,fff , lin,-gif ,J X MI ! . 1 , Q 'J ' 'Q , E !, SCHOOL A Q D X QW, My U 5363! SPN E X WO Q94 N QXWVM HONQS 2 K? S' JZMBRQ X x 'gig' N. Q 'fm NN N .N , U , Lb fiff? 17 ff F mi ,X 7 U W sinvigix ff a B u A M D ' SlNfs L E: ,Eng ERICA . . . Friday night and the football game . . . Chrysantheniuins and hot chocolate . . . Anal afterwards dancing in the gym . . . The thucl and soft echo of a basket- ball on the gym floor . . . The souncl of the buzzer and Come on, Lenoir! . . . Spring ancl baseball . . . And frantic shouts of Kill the u'mpire! . . . Nw'-iyrl'-'?? . . ' . kflf If ...f THIRD MOVEMENT X' We kzcked blocked and tackled In manner fantastzc Then dmbbled down court For two Qooznts ln the basket Play ball' and the whack Of hardwood on sphere As we backed all our teams Wzth a prayer and a cheer For our own Lenozr Hzg -1 G . 1.0 6 ...J fl' fi,-J 112 l. 'Qrtk 'fm .U 'K Keeping the center ofthe line secure Opening holes in the line for the Tackles helping to protect the tor- Catching those T.D. passes are the are: Bobby Bumgarner, Aubrey Cor- backs are guards: Mack Jarvis, ward wall are: James Burris, Noel ends: Jim Wyke, Jerry Waters, David rell, and Johnny Cook. Wayne Waters, Walter Bean, Neil Clement, Herb Keller, Dennis Oliver, Creech, Bill Littlejohn, Paul Everhardt Stallings, and Bob Wilson. and Jerry Cook. and Bill Everhardt. Robbins, Bill Holman, and Shorty Story. .Q fm: J. '- f, A .. .. With a light team the Bear- cats had a slight disadvan- tage this year, but they made up for this by aggres- siveness. During this sea- son's play the LHS Bear- cats won eight regular sea- son games and lost two. the left haltbacks: Glenwood Wilson Bob Poarch, and Tony Goolsby. FOOTBALL mk- kv Getting their heads together for the last time the seniors are, clockwise from the top: Jerry Cook, Bob Poarch, Jerry Waters, Shorty Story, Tony Goolsby, and Bob Miller. The team was honored when Coach Bill Cross was named assistant coach ot the Shrine Bowl at Charlotte and when Jerry Waters, star end, was named to play in this bowl. Additional glory was brought to the team by Fullback Bob Miller by his perfor- mance in the Optimist Bowl. Learning to pass that ball are quar- I . terbacks: Preston Troutman, Dean Keeping the ball on the move are Making that needed yardage when Portraying their roles as scatbacks , called upon are fullbacks: Kenny are the right haltbacks: Jim Abel and Moore, Bob Miller, and John Bost. Joe Walker. '02, U' . 91, vt James Story was named Most Valuable Player at the annual Lenoir's own, Mr. Bearcat Cook, received a gift for his mony football banquet. years of loyal support of the football team. MUN LENOIRH SCOREBOARD 3 s-.. ff. Hudson .... .... l 3- 7 Valdese .... .. O-l9 Forest City ....... ..... 2 6- O Newton-Conover ........ 40- l 3 Hickory ,,.. . .... 36- 6 Shelby .................. .... l O- 9 Wilkes Central .... .... 2 5- O Marion ............ .. O- 6 Morganton .. .... l6- 7 Taylorsville .... .... 3 8- 6 Discussing an up-coming Taking a much needed football game are the breather are the mon- coaches: James Wilson, agers: Earl Thompson, Bill Cross, J. V. Mills, Eric Miller, and Pete and Charles Hope. Watson. The referee's whistle marks the end of a play. Mike Cross and Dookie Cook are the 'Cats loyal mascots. .X 4? K'l's'f H 'Q' LA F6211 fwflwi W7 fl' tl QmM!4'!9, A,N4 fv 'ii 1' K K Coach Miller talks it over with son, co-captains and star players. K 4 . 75125215 1 f J . , ,gb , ,fi Q,.,r,, . '52 MQ eg V fi .1f,,gj,,4' A 1 S f V i :t,g ,3Lf , A 'V . 1' , x A Ui - A , 'gg In l 1 Nancy Woodruff, scoring ace, sinks another two points. J Nancy Woodruff and Ann Ander- B A S K GIRLS' BASKETBALL BASKETBALL December l Hildebran December 7 St. Stephens December l4 Belmont January January January January January January Morganton Wilkesboro Hickory Valdese Newton-Conover Taylorsville Sitting back to relax between games are: Peggy Nicholson, Phyllis Smith, Carolyn Hendrix, Ann Anderson, Linda Walsh, Jean Austin, Nancy Woodruff, Sandra Davidson, Barbara Atkins Linda Everhardt, Sue Clement, Mable Queen, and Patsy Clark. ' ' . - , dA.tJ dHiof -, A ET B BOYS' SCHEDULE January February February Feb rua ry February February February February Februa ry ALL BASKETBALL 28 Marion l Morganton 4 Wilkesboro 7 Hickory ll Valdese l5 Newton-Conover l8 Taylorsville 22 Marion 25 Gamewell O - rx Co-Captains Doug Stimson, Edwin Pritchard, and Jerry Waters listen smilingly to Coach Hope's instruc- tion. iff K, .sizzix N 4 Another two points slide over the rim to up Getting lined up for the basketball season are: Manager Eric Miller, Glenwood Wilson, Joe Walker, Walter Bean, Bill Holman, Doug Stimson, Edwin Pritchard, Robert Sherrill, Bobby Bumgarner, Jerry Waters, Dean Robbins, Bob Wilson and Preston Troutman. duff .am A e score again IEW?-WH' 'M S E B A L L me W UM! fo fAE g6l.l'll8H The 1954 baseball squad sparked by Willis Setzer and William Letever, had one of its best seasons In recent years tying for second place in the conference standings with a record of nine wins and three losses With most of the lettermen returning to the diamond, the Bearcats are expected to compile an even better record than last year's squad. Seated in the dugout 1954 s nine plus are Shorty Story, Paul Sipes, Doug Stimson, Bob Miller, Walter Bean, Glen wood Wilson Bob Poarch Dean Robbins Bob Wilson lseated in first rowl, Richard Baker, Leslie Walker, Jerry Waters Jim Abel l-larold Barnhardt Happy Setzer William Letever, and Coach Bill Cross. 1954 BASEBALL SUMMARY 9-1 18-5 4-O 15-1 5-8 7-4 11 10 12 2 11 12 Z sf f rf Q - FREE SHCDTS xll X -v-v -1-...- 'f ,--Y- F ,film 'NG . A . llflf l , 4 If 1 f t 1. r ,' . 1 w ' . , ' h' f' 'N F ' L1 7 i l ,l' lf-MA lg mi. l ,Q Sw lu, all 1- ' 4. f ilk-f 0 ini t .XZ E.-'S-'-N., X l'll The .l955 basketball squad lines up, l4l A big number nine goes up for the jump. llonkmg Coach Charles Hope' l5l Bill Holman gets in on the mad scramble C27 Big Nancy Woodruff goes up for a shot. Under the basket. l3l This looks like another two points in the basket. 75 Q Ry SPORTING FARE 'w'51f 4 X Q ,si q my - M4 f f mtyff, W 1 , X , 'r' t 5 f X ll ' 1-jg A M if , lg? 'lm' I? - , o ei I Q S1 l nm., To . ,'.',v'.-aY::2 ' f - A - ff: 4 A , C '. ww 5 ' t' rw :HEY-3 -xvkk I ' Lil 4 'Wftwwfux f '14 y 1 V- T f ' '- ' ,Q . i 452 may M fi , ' gl l M 'J L ,M ifa 67 , M' f y ,111-V f ,L a' tl . iff Y, Y , 'QW i 'rf 15, 1, 'z, z ,, Q, . ff.. in jf, iff' ,ft fir 53212 ff' Da 1 Lge gQ5W.tF,53iwM A swf, 1 ,. , I I .3 ,4 .'f1,9,-ge-fart, ,aywrrgl-l, , am? i -if 1 i .. - 4, fi amff '-f:.g.'li.-wt? it f' hml,,..ff4., ' ,g m ,R gi 1 f 1 , '. ,..' 1 ' ,, gng,5.iHf ' A 'ogg -1-543 . ,hw ,L ge L ' Q h, . ,Ks ,, ' ,, - xJ'.f'?f i,Tf7 f f L - ,Vi 1, 5 X Irv Www, f 1 - Q ' f ' sr ,S ,T f - .W ' ge-' . A .V R, - NR . ., mf, ' V ,. ' ' 9 f E f Q gi ,. Q. r i 4 A H Q f .R '- ' 'x A 6, , A ,. it L . M1 L u N We Glenwood Wilson mode his own opening through the line. l4l Mr. Mock Bearcat Cook kept the Cook Stadium sod in The tootboll tecirn named Koy Winkler os Tho Girl We Perfect CO 'd'T'0n- Most Like to Heor Sing. ' ' A ' - f. Everybody wohts to get into the oct cs th: referee ends ts, The Cross COTS Im' up for The kick of me play' l6l Six seniors broke through this Bearcat for their lost high school football oppeoronce minutes before the Homecom- ing game, l7l End Jerry Waters sh owed the team up to good odvontoge by being invited to the Shrine Bowl gome. In this case, Lenoir High proudly displays the fruits of her l4l The ivy-covered walls of the gym serve as a backdrop for victories. the cheerleading squad. f5l Mr. Smith is only one of the loyal teachers who worked long hours at the gate selling tickets tor the games. Budding athletes heeded words of encouragement from - - 4 4 - - Lenoiws Rube Walker' Catcher for the Broollhfn Dodgers. l6l Vivo is very much a port of Lenoir High, coming and going A portion of the team supporters sit near the press box. to suit his fancy. me 1- -f ,vgg,.,,,,,yw glia- UW. Q, f RAH. RAH. RAH! . . . Senior saperlatlves starbourlcl for success . . . Pretty marshals in frothy dresses . . . Cheerleaders brewing brisk football weather . . . Decorat- ing the gym for the best Junior- Serz-tor yet . . . Homecoming and a lovely queen . . . Arrimjng breath- lessly at McNairy's at 3:12 . . . QW! ,A s '! r 2 15 fb ' New 5 I, 575' 4 -' ziwf 5, .Q Q , .- ff' W .Wy ,Q v ' , ,i . K E4 .Li X, 5, ' Y .',.- y ,Y . Ay. xy A M wir' ,,, .ga FINALE 6 We followed oar grid garnes X With victory dancesg X Broadened our outlook, Made social advances. We had big affairs- Jnnior-Senior and such, Learned to act like people, 5 Developed the touch ' At our own Lenoir High! ix x i, , 1 --- R wp!-fi Miss Kay Winkler A Mvwwe!! 76011 may ' fa . . S mga ,ab as I Miss Margawf Huntley jfiw Amee? 76021 QLUILJ -M593 ShWT'?l Nelsofn Miss Jaifzetfe Dickson tl Jomette Dickson and Pete Hom ey W U, Dartowe a nd Jameg Story 5'ezzbz5 Barbm. Q Mayfiefd Q .U Hagaman U Theres OL McGee and Howm-d Pour ch Q ,,-,, , ...,, , Virginia Broyhill and Gene Tmesdate pres WW eo Sybil S huford and 0006! A Ann Anderson and Jerry Waters and George ' V 756 Qwmimd J . oem Lazl and Jim Mum. Rebecca Setzev' and Hugh Mzmday S Floyd Boston Connie Smith and Wallace Clont: Jane Ulg'Mme,n ,0'W'l'7'1j zvezson and Uanny Barlowe B0 ' - The Www Doris Barlow and Charles Hawks RCW' arfiw A ' Pearl Grist Walker and Eugene Bush M James zona Kemp and Q Wm? I I Taking a rest from the duties of marshaling are, first row: Barbara Barlowe, Jeanette Barlow Rebecca McDonald, and Charles Hanks. Second Row: Dudley Rabb, Eric Miller, Bobby Haga- man, Mack Jarvis, Bob Miller, and Robert Sherrill. 1 M A R S H A L Wblfhzlhef fjhou mt Even though you may have been a Stranger in Paro- dise as the popular song f goes, you were expertly di- rected this past year by the marshals. They carried on their duties at school func- tions very efficiently under the guidance of Miss Geor- gia Haley. S I 525,619 Junior Varsity football players Th? m0 Sl'1Ql5 D059 in- formal sold programs at the football attire following an evening con games. Cert. 84 is K . , Leading the singing and shouting and encouraging school spirit at LHS are our Cheerleaders. Besides ener- getically and enthusiastical- ly leading the cheers at all the football and basketball games, they strive to teach the student body more and better cheers and to organ- ize pep rallies and parades, all with amazing success. Little Frosty Nelson takes the spot- With a hipl hip! the cheering light as the cheerleaders keep time to a march being played by the band. CHEERLEADERS llL-E-N-O-l-R- G squad goes down tor a yell GI!! Yi, Cheerleaders posing on the front lawn are: Janie Crowell, Pat Yount, Wallace Clontz, Sherry Nelson, Pete Huntley, Jeanette Barlow, and Elaine Sherrill. 85 -Xi, l1l Telling a happy homecoming tale is Barbara Moore who sponsored Jerry Cook and was escorted by Jimmy Wagner. l2l On the inside looking out are Tony Goolsby, sponsored by Deanna Goble who was escort- ed by Johnny Houston. 131 Tommy Gail Prestwood is flanked by escort Jerry Har- less on the left and Bob Miller, whom she sponsored, on the right. Through this Bearcat came six seniors for their last appear- ance on the Cook Stadium sod. HGMECOMING C41 i5l i6l Robert Barlowe escorted Doris Barlow on the big night when she sponsored Bob Poarch. Dudley Robb escorted the sole underclassman in the home- coming court, Sylyia Ransdell who sponsored Jerry Waters and, incidentally, was elected queen. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, says Lynne Pyatte to Shorty Story, whom she sponsored, as escort Hugh Munday looks on. A few seconds after being crowned 1954 Homecoming Queen, Sylvia Ransdell sits for a picture as crown-bearer Lynn Cook and i953 Homecoming Queen Joan Lail look on. ,,w if LK, W 1-1-v JUNIOR-SENIOR X-o in izi l3l l4t .S7raM!Mf You and the night and the music filled juniors and seniors with sweet nostalgia on that big, big night. Mr. Gus Travis, Charlotte news columnist, was the main attraction at the head toble. Through this door came star-struck iuniors ond seniors on the big night. The faculty lived it up too, remembering, perhaps, their own Junior-Senior l5l l6l l7l f8l A . W A With stars in their eyes and splinters in their hands, hearty juniors turned the gym into a starlight room for the big affair. The cafeteria at East Harper turned into banquet hall deluxe under the loving hands of the juniors. Candlelight and companionship made the banquet a night to remember. Castles in the air need firm foundations and take hard work to build. I -4' ,,.-I' f-749 44' ifasssrwti fl IIA, I ,,j4,?,y' 9' nn :milf I1-5 lnlnllglr ' lullllli 'fv- :llllp Ill' ' ...ff Lai Glenwood Wilson Mr. Lenoir High W : WHO'S HE? Bob Miller ond Jerry Woters Bowl Game Representatives Williom Hopper Essay Contest Winner Dennis Rosh 8 John Houston School Photographer 8 Boys' State SEN JOANNE ADAMS Glee Club, I,2, FHA, I,4, Dramatics Slub, 4. RAMONA ALDRIDGE Allied Youth, I,2,3,4, Commercial Club, 4, Dramatics Club, 4, FHA, 2, FTA, 4. DOUGIE ALLEN Allied Youth, I,2,3, FHA, I, FTA, 4, Latin Club, I,2. ANN ANDERSON Allied Youth, I, Basketball, I,2,3,4, Co-Cap- tain of Basketball, 4, Commercial Club, 3,4, FTA, 4, Glee Club, I,2, Honor Society, 3,4, Monogram Club, I,2,3,4, Senior Superlative, Spanish Club, 4, Student Council, l,2,4, Treasurer of Honor Society, 4. CARL ANDERSON Allied Youth, l,2,3,4, Band, I,2,3,4, Glee Club, 4, Glee Club President, 4, Latin Club, I,2. JENNIE AUSTIN Allied Youth, I,2,3, Annual Staff, 4, Dra- matics Club, 3,4, FHA, I, Glee Club, 2,3, Monogram Club, 2, Mountaineer Staff, 4, Student Council, 3, Treasurer of Dramatics Club, 3, Cheerleader, I,2. DORIS BARLOW Washington Park High, I,2,3, Secretary ot Allied Youth, 4, Mountaineer Staff, 4, Senior Superlative. BARBARA BARLOWE Allied Youth, I,2,3,4, Dramatics Club, 4, FHA, I, Glee CIub,'2,3, aLtin Club, I,2, Marshal, 4, Senior Superlative. IOR STATISTICS DANNY BARLOWE Allied Youth, 3, Spanish Club, 3,4, Senior Superlative, Homecoming Escort, 3. ROBERT BARLOWE Spanish Club, 3,4, Allied Youth, 3,4, Home- coming Escort, 4. GARY BENFIELD Commercial Club, 3,4. SEAGLE BERNHARDT Allied Youth, I,2, Annual Staff, 2, Class Prophet, Mountaineer Staff, 4, Dramatics Club, 4. FLOYD BOSTON Band, I,2,3,4, Band Secretary-Treasurer, 2, Band Vice President, 3, Band President, 4, Class Vice President, 2, Senior Superlative, Spanish Club, 4. J. D. BOSTON Commercial Club, 3,4. BARBARA BOYD Allied Youth, I,2,3, Annual Staff, 2,3, FHA, I, Glee Club, 2, Latin Club, l,2, FTA, 4, Treasurer of FTA, 4. CAROLYN BROWN Allied Youth, 2,3, Commercial Club, 4, FHA Reporter, 4, FHA, 4. JOYCE BROWN FHA, I, Basketball, I. VIRGINIA BROYHILL Allied Youth, I,2,3,4, Glee Club, 3,4, Glee Club Accompanist, 3,4, Latin Club, l,2, Senior Superlative, Spanish Club, 3,4, Student Council, I,2,3,4, Treasurer Allied Youth, 2, Treasurer Sophomore Class. SEN EUGENE BUSH Allied Youth, l,2,3, Dramatics Club, 4, Senior Superlatiye. MARGUERITE CHILDERS Allied Youth, l,2,3,4, Spanish Club, 3,4. EARLENE CLARK Allied Youth, 2, FHA, l,2, Glee Club, 4, Spanish Club, 3,4. WALLACE CLONTZ Allied Youth, 2,3, Cheerleader, l,2,3,4, Dra- matics Club, 4, Latin Club, l,2, Glee Club, 4, Monogram Club, 2,3,4, Senior Superlative, JERRY COOK Allied Youth, 3, J. V. Football, I, Varsity Football, 2,3,4. TRUMAN COOK Dramatics Club, 4. JANETTE DICKSON Latin Club, l,2, Allied Youth, 3,4, Treasurer ot Allied Youth, 4, Secretary of Senior Class, Class Prophet, 4, Mountaineer Stott, 4, An- nual Staff, 4, Senior Superlative, Miss Lenoir High, 4. BARBARA GENTRY Allied Youth, 4, FHA, 2, Glee Club, 4. NORMA GENTRY Allied Youth, 4, FHA, 2, Glee Club, 4. DARRELL GOBLE Dramatics Club, 4, Dramatics Club President, 4, Mountaineer Staff, 4. IOR STATISTICS DEAN NA GOBLE Student Council, I, Assistant Librarian, I, Allied Youth, 2,3,4, Latin Club, l,2, Com- mercial Club, 4, Vice President, Commercial Club, 4, FHA, 4, Vice President, FHA, 4. TONY GOOLSBY J. V. Basketball, 3, J. V. Football, l,2, Varsity Football, 3,4, Monogram Club, 3,4, Spanish Club, 4. JANE GRAVLEE Allied Youth, l,2,3,4, Associate Editor of Mountaineer, 3, Commercial Club, 3,4, Editor of Mountaineer, 4, Honor Society, 3,4, Junior Class President, Latin Club, l,2, Senior Su- perlative, Student Council, l,3,4. TONY GREEN Dramatics Club, 3, J. V. Football, l,2, Latin Club, I, Mountaineer Staff, 4. BUDDY GRIFFIN Latin Club, 2, J. V. Football, 2. BOBBY HAGAMAN Annual Staff, 3,4, Football, 3, Marshal, 3,4' Honor Society, 3,4, J. V. Basketball, l,2, J. V. Football, l,2, Latin Club, l,2, Mount- aineer Staff, 4, President of Student Council 4, Secretary of Freshman Class, Senior Super- lative. I CHARLES HAN KS Class Officer, 3, Football, l,2, Marshal, 4' Senior Superlative, Spanish Club, 4. I KENNY HAYES Bearcat Staff, 4, Dramatics Club, 4, FTA, 4, Glee Club, 4, Stuyvesant High School, New York, l,2,3. SEN BOBBY HODGES Spanish Club, 4. JOHNNY HOUSTON Allied Youth, 4, Boys' State, Dramatics Club, 4, Football, l,2,3, Latin Club, I,2, Sports Editor, Mountaineer Statt, 4, Student Council, 2. JILL HUNTLEY FHA, I,2, Allied Youth, 3, Commercial Club, 4. MARGARET H UNTLEY Allied Youth, 3,4, Annual Stott, 4, Dramatics Club, 4, Girls' State, Latin Club, l,2, Mount- aineer Staff, 4, Student Council, 4, Treasurer of Dramatics Club, 4, Treasurer ot Senior Class. PETE HUNTLEY Business Manager of Annual, 4, Glee Club, 3, Latin Club, I,2, Monogram Club, 4, President of Freshman Class, Senior Superlative, Senior Testator, Student Council, l,2, Cheerleader, l,4, Vice President ot Glee Club, 3. RAMONA KEMP FHA, l,2, Glee Club, 3, Secretary ot FHA, 2, Senior Superlative, Spanish Club, 4. ANN KIRBY Allied Youth, l,2,3,4, Secretary ot Allied Youth, 3, Latin Club, l,2, Treasurer of J.C.L., 2, Band, I, Science Club, I, Glee Club, 2,3, Spanish Club, 3,4, Marshal, 3, Honor Society, 3,4, Student Council, 4, Vice President of Student Council, 4, Spanish Club Reporter, 4, FTA, 4. IOR STATISTICS JOAN LAIL Student Council, l,2,4, Latin Club, l,2, Sec- retary of Class, 2,3, Mountaineer Staff, 3,4, Associate Editor ot Annual, 3, Editor of An- nual, 4, Senior Superlative, Homecoming Queen, 3, Honor Society, 3,4. HERMAN MANN Football, I, Canteen, I,2,3,4. JAMES MARTIN Allied Youth, I, Commercial Club, 3. BARBARA MAYFIELD Allied Youth, 3, Annual Staff, 3,4, Dramatics Club, 4, Marshal, 2,3, FTA Officer, 4, Glee Club, 2,3, Honor Society, 3,4, Secretary ot Honor Society, 4, Latin Club, I,2, Mount- aineer Staff, 4, Senior Superlative, Student Council, 3. NANCY McCALLLJM Allied Youth, I,2, FHA, I,2, FTA, 4, Latin Club, I,2, Student Council, 2, Honor Society, Society, 4. ROY MCGALLIARD Annual Staff, 2,3,4, Circulation Manager of Mountaineer, 4, Latin Club, I,2, Mountain- eer Staff, 4, Spanish Club, 3, Track Team, 2. THERESA McGEE Commercial Club, 3,4, FTA, 4, Latin Club, l,2, President of Commercial Club, 4, Presi- dent of FTA, 4, Senior Superlative. DALE MCLEAN Band, I,2,3. JIMMY MELTON Dramatics Club, 4. SEN BOB MILLER Class Treasurer, 2, Baseball, l,2,3,4, Foot- ball, l,2,3,4, Marshal, 3,4, Chief Marshal, 4, Monogram Club, l,2,3,4, Spanish Club, 3,4, Treasurer, Spanish Club, 4, Optimist Bowl, 4, Student Council, 4, Senior Superla- tive. BARBARA MOORE Allied Youth, l,2,3, Annual Staff, 4, FTA, 4, Glee Club, l,2, Latin Club, l,2, Marshal, 3, National Honor Society, 3,4, Spanish Club 3,4, Student Council, l,2,3,4, Class Historian. I WILENE MULLINAX KIRBY FHA, 2, Latin Club, 2,3, Dramatics Club, 4. JAMES MULLIS Annual Staff, 4, Mountaineer Staff, 4, J. V. Football, l,2, Senior Superlative. HUGH MUNDAY Dramatics Club, 4. SHERRY NELSON Allied Youth, 2,3, Carrousel Princess, 4, Cheerleader, 2,3,4, Chief Cheerleader, 4, Class Testator, 4, Commercial Club, 4, Dra- matics Club, 4, Glee Club, l,2, Latin Club, l,2, Marshal, 3, Monogram Club, 3,4, Secre- tary of Dramatics Club, 4, Senior Superlative, Student Council, l,4. MARY ELLEN OSBORNE Riverview High School, l,2, FHA, 3, FHA officer, 3, Basketball, 3. SHIRLEY PENLEY Allied Youth, 4, Commercial Club, 4, FHA, 2, Glee Club, 2. BOB POARCH Baseball, l,2,3,4, Football, 2,3,4, J.V. Bas- ketball, l,2, Monogram Club, 3,4, Spanish Club, 3,4. IOR ST ATISTICS HOWARD POARCH J. V. Football, l,2, Class President, 4, Senior Superlative, Spanish Club, 4, Student Council, 2,4, National Honor Society, 4. TOMMY GAIL PRESTWOOD Allied Youth, l,2,3,4, Band, l,2,3,4, FTA, 4, Glee Club, l, Secretary of Spanish Club, 4, Spanish Club, 3,4, Senior Superlative, Student Council, l. EDWIN PRITCHARD Collettsville High School, l, Basketball, 3,4, Football, 2,3, Monogram Club, 3,4, PATRICIA PRITCHARD Allied Youth, 3,4, Commercial Club, 4, FHA, l,2, Secretary of Commercial Club, 4, Span- ish Club, 3,4, Vice President, Spanish Club, 4. 4. KAY PROPST Commercial Club, 4, Spanish Club, 3,4, Allied Youth, 4. LYN NE PYATTE Allied Youth, 2,3, Annual Staff, 4, FTA, 4, Glee Club, 2,3, Latin Club, l,2, Mountaineer Staff, 4. BOBBY ROBBINS Spanish Club, 4, Dramatics Club, 4. JUNE SEEHORN Allied Youth, l,3,4, Latin Club, l,2, Presi- dent of Class, 2, Honor Society, 3,4, President of Honor Society, 4, Vice President, Allied Youth, 4, Student Council, 2,3,4, Secretary of Student Council, 3, Class Prophet, Assist- ant Business Manager of Mountaineer, 3, Business Manager of Mountaineer, 4, Bas- ketball, 2,3. GEORGE SELF Band, l,2,3,4, Band Officer, 3,4, Latin Club, l,2, Senior Superlative, Student Council, l. SEN REBECCA SETZER FHA, I,2, Glee Club, I,2, Allied Youth, 3, Student Council, 2, Spanish Club, 3, Senior Superlative. SHIRLEY SETZER Commercial Club, 3,4, Allied Youth, 4, Glee Club, 3, Dramatics Club, 4, FHA, I,2, Mountaineer Reporter for Commercial Club 4. SYB I L SH UFORD Accompanist for Glee Club, 4, Allied Youth, 3,4, Assistant Librarian for Glee Club, 4, Glee Club, 4, Homecoming Queen, 2, Latin Club, I,2, President of Spanish Club, 4, Senior Su- perlative, Spanish Club, 3,4, Student Council, 3,4, Treasurer of Student Council, 3. PAUL SIPES Vice President of Class, I, Football, I,2, Basketball, I,2, Baseball, I,2,3,4, Student Council, I, Monogram Club, 3,4, Spanish Club, 4, FTA, 4. CONNIE SMITH FHA, I,2, Glee Club, 3, Commercial Club, 4, Allied Youth, 4, FTA, 4, Senior Superlative. REGINALD SMITH Allied Youth, I,2, Band, I,2,3,4, Band Offi- cer, 4, Latin Club, I,2. DOUG STIMSON Baseball, I,2,3,4, Basketball, I,2,3,4, Foot- ball, l,2,3, Monogram Club, 2,3,4, Spanish Club, 3,4. JAMES STORY Allied Youth, 3,4, Baseball I,2,3,4, Football, I,2,3,4, Monogram Club, I,2,3,4, Secretary Monogram Club, 4, President Monogram Club, 3, Senior Superlative, Spanish Club, 3, Student Council, 3. IOR STATISTICS KATIE THORNBURG Cheerleader, I, FHA, I, Allied Youth, l,2,3, Latin Club, I,2, Annual Staff, 3,4, Mount- aineer Staff, 4, FTA, 4, Band, 2,3,4. TOMMY TOLBERT Monogram Club, I, Student Council, I. EUGENE TRUESDALE Band, I,2,3,4, Band Officer, 2,3,4, Latin Club, I,2,4, Senior Superlative. JIMMY WAGNER Spanish Club, 3,4, Annual Staff, 4. PEARL GRIST WALKER Dramatics Club, 3, Allied Youth, 3,4, Com- mercial Club, 3,4, Senior Superlative. JERRY WATERS Monogram Club, I,2,3,4, Best Blocker, 4, Shrine Bowl, 4, President of Monogram Club, 4, Senior Superlative, Baseball, I,2,3,4, Bas- ketball, 2,3,4, Football, 2,3,4. CAROLYN WELBORN Commercial Club, 4, Student Council, 4. DON WILSON Student Council, I, Monogram Club, 4, Dra- matics Club, 3, Basketball, l,2,3, J. V. Foot- ball, I, Football, 2,3. KAY WINKLER Allied Youth, 3,4, FTA, 4, Glee Club, I,3, Latin Club, l,2, Miss Hi Miss, 4, Secretary- Treasurer of Glee Club, 3, Vice President of FTA, 4, Vice President of Senior Class. NANCY WOODRUFF Allied Youth, I, FHA, I,2, FTA, 4, Spanish Club, 4, Monogram Club, I,2,3,4, Basketball, I,2,3,4, Co-Captain of Basketball Team, 4, All-Conference, 3, All-Tournament, 3. SINGING THROUGH N C17 After o night of fun, o group of sleepy seniors go home. i2J The dromotics closs presented ci ploy in keeping with the spirit of Thanksgiving. 131 A visiting bond, The Stcrdustersf' supplied The students with morning entertainment. i4J The Homecoming court lines up at the dance after the game. ffm, f T ,QR . '0 ',WA'Z?i MS ' 'lvl as imygvvwwsx.,-4-ibm-V-,,,-,,1-v--f B 'Q K Q G ' Q Q 59 T A 1 . J-ZLL -r- tg L i J- -'Q' xii' L, m 'ik k rw, ' 4 . THE YEAR HJ Mr. Trivetre hasn't missed selling Tickets at a game for nine years. C27 The study hall drag overfakes This group. C31 The dedication of the new flag, part of the senior gift to The school, was an impressive ceremony. C45 Mr. Smith pauses for The camera in the middle of a class. 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MULLIS HIBRITEN MOTORS, INCORPORATED PIEDMONT GAS COMPANY CANNON PAINT COMPANY LENOIR INDUSTRIAL BANK COBLE DAIRIES COMPANY DAVID RUFTY BRAwLEY JEWELRY STORE DIXIE HOME STORE SASLOw'S JEWELRY BARRIER JEWELRY IcENTwOOD GRILL DR. C. L. WILSON WAYNE JOHNSON MOTORS THE GOLD SHOP SERVICE CLEANERS LERNER'S STORE ROCKHAVEN GARDENS LEFTWICH ELECTRIC COMPANY 98 Cour'rney's Sro res S g All Ag S 1872 GCC y RKC Caldwell Furniture Co Manufacturers Bd F L NhCI PRICE'S FLOOR COLLINS' 321 West Avenue Lenoir, North Carolina Lenoir, North Carolina D. D. SUDDRETH FAIRWAY FURNITURE COMPANY SUPER MARKET Home of Western Meats Maytag Quality Groceries Appliances Open 8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Lenoir, N. C. Phone PL 4-7581 LENOIR, N. C BLUE BELL, INC. World's Largest Producer of Work Clothes LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA DAYVAULT'S DRUG STORE It's Across from the Post Office-and Just as Reliable Phone PL-4-4596 Phone PL 4-4597 LENOIR, N. C. iOO . gl ,H x f ,. ,.- ff is , ilw' ,., f .,,,,,' 4 E., ' .unw- V syf jX'ui.,, if. 'N'- , r y Q-'ir ' ,yy- ,.v,g.2 ' f ln A-rjrha if 0 1 J 'AAI-windy' JS jf .ff vwtk X XY 6006 XA, X KN :X Y we hid' HOfner's house W Q X3 . fi .. QXOYGCKWOS YOX Dlqce for rnoos the meeting , 4 K bxe I ny Sef7fOf-S engefg me 1 . bon To O PX onxhe W., ' X .Z x N A covered dish 5 D attraction of misupge-iswgs the main . . . . meeting, I -5 Mr Kirsfenls per? OS T I - Ice. Abs Cizlcirects Glee Club proc .J When this bond f , VOM Hick ch0Del, fhey beat out cry appeared in o lively rhythm. 101 BANK OF LENOIR Serving You Since I894 J. C. Harper, Chairman of the Board D. M. Courtney, Cashier Claude C. Armfield, President P. A. Carpenter, Asst. Cashier NEWTON TRANSPORTATION CO., INC. Phone PL 4-4516 LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA GREER FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Dial PL 4-4521 300 West Avenue GREER-ALEXANDER MUTUAL BURIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. THE UNION NATIONAL BANK Capital Sl50,000.00 Surplus S300,000.00 L. A. Dysart, President Joe J. Steele, Cashier Mrs. L. F. Snelling, Asst. Cashier lO2 LENOIR DRUG COMPANY Your WALGREEN Agency LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA AMERICAN 8' EFIRD MILLS, INC. Spun Fibers Division Nelson Plant WHITNEL, NORTH CAROLINA II7 S. Main St. l32 W. Union St. LENOIR, N. C. MORGANTON, N. C YOUNG AGES We Major in Minors Western North Carolina's Most Modern and Complete Shop For Boys and Girls OAKBORO LUMBER COMPANY Wholesale and Retail Lumber 103 JQnf- COM? manufacfuring 0. LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA Manufacturers of Fine Bed room Furniture Since 1907 DUKE POWER COMPANY Phone PL 4-4535 LENOIR, N. C. GALVIN STABLES LENOIR, N. C. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA Miss Joan Galvin IO4 THOMPSON-LIPE CO. Wholesalers - Distributors LENOIR HOSIERY MILLS 324 West Avenue P. o. Box 751 Incorporated LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA BUST LUMBER COMPANY LENOIR FUNERAL HOME Phone PL 4-9411 Telephone PL 4-3441 LENOIR NORTH CAROLINA LENOIR, N. c. HAMMARY MANUFACTURING CORPORATION FURNITURE LENOIR, N. c. LENOIR ICE-FUEL COMPANY Ice - Coal - Fuel Oil We Do Not Sell GasoIine Phone PL 4-725I LENOIR, N. C. IO5 HJ Spirit runs high as Christmas holidays draw near. l3l Six home games provided football fans with plenty of action. l2l Homecoming queen was a question mark for weeks l4l Sponsors and escorts were presented one by one at before the game. the homecoming game. l5l Miss Sparks' English classes hear a discussion on good letter writing. i l 5 ! 't ..i.-.............., -. ., -, . MW- ' v ' O 106 , , i 1 at O' if lmjafclenfiian ofiiery i A Incorporated Manufacturers of MerI's Hosiery CENTRAL McCORMICK, INC. SERVICE STATION H JEWELERS H GULF SERVICE on 'he Sq 'e. Tires - Batteries - Accessories Gorham' Towle' Heirloom and Appliances International Silver Phone PL 4-3681 Lenoir, N. c. Phone PL 4334' ml W. E. SHAW FURNITURE CO. Furniture - Rudgs - Ranges UTI Frigidaire Appliances South Main l Lenoir, N. C. and LENOIR, N. C. Granite Falls, N. C. IO7 OWEN'S BODY SHOP Route 9, Joyceton Phone PL 4-6522 LENOIR, N. C. 24 Hour Wrecker Service RAINEY'S WATCH REPAIR QuaIity JeweIers China - Crystal - Silver WHITNEL, N. C. DESIGN STUDIO Gifts -- Interiors - Lamps Western North Carolina's Smartest Shop 327 East Harper Avenue LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA FIRESTONE HOME Cr AUTO SUPPLIES W. C. Cobb, Owner Phone PL 4-7261 213 West Avenue LENOIR, N. C. GIBBONS Cr SMITH To the Class of 1955 Electrical Contractors CONGRATULATIONS 426 West Harper Avenue Phone PL 4-5181 LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA LENOIR NORTH CAROLINA W. L. CLAY Congratulations, Seniors of 1955 A Friend MUTUAL INSURANCE Bank of Lenoir Building LENOIR, N. C. Dial PL 4-6962 HOME ELECTRIC COMPANY OF LENOIR Electrical Contractors G. E. Appliances - Supplies Repair Services Phone PL 4-3406 200 W. Harper Ave. Lenoir, N. C THE FASHION Smart Ladies' and Misses' Wear Lenoir, North Carolina APPLIANCE CENTER Larry Robbins Joe Watso 122 N. Mulberry St. Dial PL 4-4131 Lenoir, North Carolina B E L K ' S DEPARTMENT STORES Home of Better Values Lenoir, N. C. TIRE SALES AND BATTERY COMPANY 119 N. Main St. Telephone PL 4-7311 CAROLINA CABS Telephone PL 4-7891 BARGER ASHE ROOFING COMPANY East Harper Avenue Phone PL 4-7231 Lenoir, N. C. DRS. REECE G' GRAHAM DENTisTs Fidelity Building Phone PL 4-7781 Lenoir, N. C. HODGES' CLEANERS, INC 100 N. Mulberry Street Dial PL 4-4918 Lenoir, N. C. SMITH EY'S GROCERY DEPARTMENT Quality Groceries and Meats LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA SMlTHEY'S DEPARTMENT STORE CaldweIl County's Leading Department Store Dial PL 4-5041 LENOIR, N. C. THRIFT FOOD CENTER Top Quality Meats Garden Fresh Vegetables Be Thrifty At Thrift S H I E L D S Sti?L Gas Service 108 West Ave. - LENOIR, N. C. Hardware - Furniture - Appliances Sporting Goods - Paints Ranges Water Heating Sheet Metal - Heating, and Home Heating Air Conditioning LENOIR NORTH CAROLINA Lenoir's Most Complete Store llO fN 2 . Q 7 I .W F 'xwzwwwif , XXJ ' 4 , ff 62 1 QD 4 l gyp lll The Florida trip was both educational and enjoyable. l3l You never know how good you look Until you have your picture took. l2l These four seniors are brightly facing the future. l4l Shorty Story was one of Lenoir's two all conference football selections. l5l The Lenoir eleven scramble for o gain. l l l Organized I888 CITIZENS J. C. PENNEY C0 BUILDING tr LOAN e AIways First Quality The Home Builders' Friend LENOIR NORTH CAROLINA Ph PL 4-76II LENOIR NORTH CAROLINA SPAINHOUR FURNITURE CO., INC. M f turers LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA BERNHARDT FURNITURE COMPANY Dining Room F LENOIR NORTH CAROLINA CAROLINA TIRE Cr APPLIANCE CO. E. M. Dua Dudley Phone PL 4-3446 207 E. Harper Ave. U. S. Royal Tires Crosley and Hotpoint LENOIR STATIONERY STORE Everything in School and Office Supplies Gift Headquarters Phone PL 4-6231 Appliances Oil Furnaces Television LEN0'Rf NORTH CAROLINA .3 .N ,MNH PENNELL cf HAIGLER ine ,,SU0wSDa,, .,'l4!IP O,, Ge e Contractors gamddv sagprl S .H I1 O H N IV d S Phone PL 4-6171 LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA C. C. Parlier L. G. Tomlinson PARLIER Cr TOMLINSON PLUMBING 6' HEATING Phone PL 4-5344 P. O. Box 799 LENOIR ROOFING CO. James Barger, Manager Roofing and Sheet Metal Work Telephone PL 4-9006 CRUMP'S BARBECUE 402 East Harper Avenue Phone PL 4-9138 LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA E F I R D ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Yates Ward, Manager Phone PL 4-5621 117 West Ave. LENOIR, N. C Best Wishes to the Class of '55 FRED GADDY CHEVROLET, INC. Your Chevrolet Dealer LENOIR NORTH CAROLINA HIBRITEN CHAIR COMPANY, INC. MANUFACTURERS I P. O. 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Lenoir Mirror Company Lenoir, North Carolina H6 Broyhiil Furniture Factories Representing Lenoir Furniture Corp. Conover Furniture Co. Lenoir Choir Co. O. L. Broyhill Furniture Co. Horper Furniture Company Lenoir, North Corolino QUALITY GROCERY FIDELITY iNsuRANcE Paul Prestwood, Owner INC' Quality Groceries L' E' Dimmeue Meats and Feeds LENOIR, N. C. Dial PL 4-9371 BERNHARDT-SEAGLE COMPANY TEAGUE FURNITURE CO. ,iw A Complete Line of if sporting om urni in s Goods, H e F s'h g fig g 1 Headquarters lOl South Mom Street LENOIRI N, C, Phone PL 4-6211 LENOIR, N. c T-7 II7 Congratulations, Seniors our Best To You LOYAI. ORDER OF MOOSE C 'SS of '955 Lenoir Lodge 385 HICKORY FIBRE co. LENOIR NORTH CAROLINA '-EN0'R NORTH CAR0'-'NA Z fg H8 7 ?' As the maestro strikes the last notes of the composition, we of the Bearcat Staff would like to express our deep appreciation for the co- operation that we have received from our sponsors, advertisers, and subscrib-- ers. 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