Lenoir High School - Bearcat Yearbook (Lenoir, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1964 volume:

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This year, because of his faith in the young people of our school and his desire to help them better themselves, we dedicate the 1964 Bearcat to Mr. F. L. Byrd. In his chemistry, physics, and senior science courses, Mr. Byrd not on- ly instills the subject matter into the minds of the students, but he also teaches them to have respect for themselves and others. So great a contribution cannot be overlook- ed, for these are the things that linger throughout life. ' Y z 1 , J , W ,.,.,, XM flSaik7' 4.-gm... 3 . w as ' c 5 Av ' j , is Q ww, . ' , V 1-V I ' :- ' if . ai ' ' , K if f' 3 2 y Y YQ 0' 1 J I Q I f v , , , 2' L i Ve' -1 , F 2 .Q ' A -' . gi' , ,, Qi A il ' . W.-.-' ' .mf ' , , , P 1 X ,A -:Y XM ' . My - . QI? y , .15 2 ',. if f , 4, .,,, , X .- . V fl f X, ., ' W i' V X' 1 21? 3' , :::, v 45 if. 1 -f ,, Y ' ,511 3. , 4 A114 -ff i .js ff '- f' f 1.2 Sf: 52:1 Fw f , , f 'V ,. gi, -,I ,X 1 - ,gm Cf' , ' ' .- My ffm . E W Sv f 5 ' 1 L LT' 55' ' 3 K W Q ' ' - Q -- 9? 1 Q V- f ' - f -.fn ,-mf-er : ': fi 1 V -1-1 ' ff: -1 . i Y x J fi , , K rv 1 L! ' Q K . f 2 , Y x is Q., F51 'v' .5 ' aw ' , 3' f wf A ' 'if ' f H 55: 4 V5 8 ., 1 V W f , 1 , f 4' 2 , 5, ,f.- ' ': ' ' ' ' PIL?-I Q, - r M, 5 x 5. . . arg, Z., ' Q, V' . f 4 jf , lg ' ' ' av 2 .Q Q I ' . if , f Q. X X 1 n f f it ,, ,u . r W , , I , A 'L , V ,V , V ,, X . Q W.. xg! , I jf 4 1 1 , A N439 4 W f The members of the Lenoir city school board meet Mrs Baxter S Troutman and Dr Donald W Lackey at least once a. month to make the important de Second row Mr Charles E Dobbin Mr Clarence cisions which govern the city schools. First row Holden and Mr Granville Myers Mr. J. B. Hous-ton, Mr. T. Glen Miller, Jr., chairman SCHOOL BOARD The Lenoir city school board is the coordinating body of the school. These efficient citizens determine the im- provement and success of L.H.S. The problems of hiring capable teachers, providing needed equipment, and in- creasing our growth, rest upon these members. It was by the efforts of the school board that L.H.S. recently ac- quired new buildings. Believing that education is the dynamic key of prog- ress, the school board fosters civic par- ticipation in the schools. They aim end- lessly toward a successful educational program for Lenoir. The Work of this unit is invaluable to our community. The chief executive of the admini- stration of Lenoir High is Mr. Henry C. McFadyen, principal. He keeps the school running smoothly as well as teaches a class in world history. PRINCIPAL A Well-balanced scholastic program and the mental, physical, moral, and social growth of each student is the concern of the principal, Mr. McFadyen. His indispensable services provide a progressive learning environment for the ad- vancement of educational opportunities at L.H.S. Mrs Polly Nelson secretary to the pr1nc1 S UPERIN NDENT is erformin .one ,of her' mag duties that P 8' Y keeps the office of Lenoir High School in smooth working order. Mr. J. G. Hagaman, superintendent of Lenoir city schools, works with the school board and the principals con- tinually to raise the standards and bet- ter the educational facilities. Secretary to the superintendent, Mrs Ruth Lingle, is working with the monthly payroll only one of her many tasks. The consultant and adviser of all school affairs is the superintendent of city schools, Mr. J. G Hagaman. He develops administrative principles and procedures, continuously striving to promote quality education. 13 57 N - rw-nuquuuqi I -1 I ,aw ig 4' ' J ' . ...Q K 5 A is it ! ,f -l flu- ui 1 l l l Mabel Bowers, Mary Shatley, and Mrs. Honeycutt are preparing another of their delicious meals for a rush of hungry students. Feeding the faces of nearly all the students at L.H.S. is the tremendous task of the hard-working lunchroom staff. These superb cooks cheerfully con- coct delicious meals every day of the school year. Preparing firsts is a big enough jobg yet, these women prepare seconds for all the ravenous stu- dents. Each lunch period is greeted by the pleasant faces behind the counter and delicious and nutriti- ous meals. CUSTODIANS The dirty work around L.H.S. is done by the faithful custodians. These tireless men daily render their services to improve the school and also per- form all kinds of odd jobs. The task of keeping every room warm during cold weather falls upon these overworked caretakers. Well-kept bleachers and tidy classrooms indicate that these fellows have done their job. Due to the excellent work of the custodians, the high school remains clean and attractive. 14 LUNCHROOM STAFF The custodians at L.H.S., shown here in one of their few leisure moments, are Raymond Ferguson, Stanley Bowers, and Bob Motley. The world is a fascinating place in which to live, all the way from an atom to a galaxy. Science tries to make everyone aware of this world and the orderliness of nature. To be a student of the sciences re- quires diligence, enthusiasm, and, above all, curiosity. Science begins with one question and ends with an answer and several new questions. La Donna Goforth, Davanna Bolick, and Carol Nelson are busy with the F.H.A. project for the year, selling cookbooks. SCIENCE These chemistry students are working diligently on an experiment in the lab to find out another why. .. in 'k E mm, 4' 1 sf J fxg . . hx?-X. , 'sw Cheryl Floyd can now show everyone how to make a meat loaf tram This was a cooking project in home ec. Tommy Melton is demonstrating the method of determining in grams per square centimeters the amount of force required to break the surface tension of water to a group of in- terested physics students. Mr. Brown, the new biology teacher at Le- noir High this year and a biology major, commands a thorough knowledge of his sub- ject and concentrates on making its presenta- tion to his class as comprehensible as possible. The spirit of inquiry plus high standards of achievement combine to make the science these stu- classes of Mr. F. L. Byrd of real worth to L.H.S. students. His subjects include chemistry, . . physics, and senior science. i f 3-T-K-gr -- ' ', ,QM f' Such a large group is indicative of the keen interest of the girls in excelling in homemaking. First row: Eleanor Under- down, Sandy Strawn, Carolyn Culler, Cynthia Hart, Becky McGowan, Randee Clark, Emily Raby, Linda Whittington, Penny Craig, Mary Max Neely, Marsha Pearson, Linda Smith, Dee Dee Kendrick, Linda Miller, Fredda Thompson, Frances Woodbury, Nancy Summerford, and Diedra Cline. Second row: Carole Barnette, Mary Robbins, Cheryl Floyd, Virginia Marr, Jackie Beard, Davanna Bolick, Nancy Smith, Tamela Braswell, Martha Johnson, Debby Austin, Harriett Kiser, Diane Suddreth, Martha Rhodes, Caroline Lineback, and Mary Jane Nelson. Third row: Donna Davis, Lynne Crowe, Karan Pegram, Linda Triplette, 1... ,....'m4,,,,A.,.... .. bww.. ..... , - . Q. 1-. ,sm Brenda Rector, Carol Clement, Relma Church, Gail Friesland, La Donna Goforth, Debbie Smith, Martha McKinney, Jennifer Warren, Vivian McGowan, Beverly Broach, Rosemary Parsons, and Judy Harris. Fourth row: Sandra McMahan, Patricia Furr, Linda Barrier, Patricia Hunt, June White, Becky Clark, Linda Parsons, Mary Crisp, Jean McGee, Virginia Barlow, Phyllis Bowman, Shirley Barnette, Lucy Anders, Judi Rader, and Tana Jaynes. Fifth row: Chiquita Teague, Sarah Kirby, Judy Suddreth, Janice Church, Frances Robbins, Sherry Holman, Brenda Pritch- ard, Sheila Pilkenton, Paula Gail Riggs, Melissa Gibbons, Bar- bara Baker, June Sides, Vicki Davis, Beverly Triplett, Phyllis Walker, and Mrs. James Lipe, adviser. FUTURE H OMEMA KERS OF A MERI CA The officers of the F.H.A. who plan its programs and activities are Nancy Smith, historiang Tana Jaynes, president, Vicki Davis, reporterg Randee Clark, parliamentariang Sissy Jones, vice-presidentg Mary Jane Nelson, committees chairmang Davanna Bolick, treasurerg Lucy Anders, recreation leaderg Jean McGee, secretary, and Rosemary Parsons, de- gree chairman. The F.H.A. is an organization of girls studying home economics. Through club activities, these girls learn to appreciate the satisfactions of homemaking and Ways to build strong homes in the future. The household arts are lively in the well-taught home economics classes of Mrs. Hazel B. Lipe. She is the adviser of the F.H.A. and co-adviser of the ju- nior class. im., F V .- V4 my , , AAAA., Marthe Doll is enriching her speaking and writing vocabularies by looking up words in the dictionary. Weekly themes, vocabulary tests, gram- mar tests, parallel reading, endless num- bers of paperback books, book reports, or- al talks-this is English at L.H.S. By reading the great authors and careful study of the classics, one can gain a new perspective of himself and the world around him. One of the greatest rewards of an education is for one to be able to express his thoughts and emotions clear- ly. Written assignments and speeches force students to compose understandable and vivid passages. Open discussions in- duce the development of ideas into words and the free expression of these thoughts. Always foremost is the encouragement of teachers to seek basic life truths. Eng- lish courses provide the necessary learn- ing experiences for these talents and'aims. ENGLISH -LIBRAR Y One of the activities of Mrs. McGoWan's junior Eng- lish classes is reading and studying paperback books. 2 s. -.X ., NR' 'p ,.i,,v. Sentence craft is the subject in the English classes of Mrs. Paul- ine M. Laney. The Bearcat also takes shape under her discerning eyes. Dramatics is the forte of Mrs. Virginia S. Cobb, as the Mas- quers clearly evidence. Her other specialty is freshman English. - Martha Rhodes, Judy Harris, and Jane Fraley are .working on their parallel reading, one of the many requirements of senior English. ,,.,......1---- 1 Mrs. Magdalene Ransdell is the school's gracious and efficient librarian. Special friend of the freshmen, she is their class adviser. l9 Af' . s s YQ, ' fl ' If ,. ,. we , Ufafk f 4 .- .. -' , 'g 1 . ' ,gk U 'i 1i3'?+ me if - 'sz gf A- 31 . . R1 55.2 . If ln . 1.93-s ' ' ' . . 5- Q5 , '. J K if -h vi. ' .Leng . 9 as A - If V ., Q ,, 5 4 .K Ixibggl , wqtwnji-.' 3. .:sJg' K 'if as-31 Magix N. Q Vs3.',,M ix . X , -ss Mrs. Vera L. McGowan, bright and charming teacher of English, has a wide background including Greek, Latin, and French. She is a co-adviser of the junior class. 'uf' Busy is the word for Miss Janeil Mel- ton. She teaches English and World his- tory, advises the Mountaineer staff, and chaperones traveling band members. Reading stories and poetry from the American literature books is one of the many phases of Miss Melton's junior English classes. In Mrs. Laney's sophomore English classes, Word Power studied and tested weekly. Miss Mildred Messick is a capable and spirited teacher of English, whose interests and energies carry over into the new Dramatics Club. ,iz-D. i Mi l S ' 'X' 4 if-1. S W, -'-. 5 N, J . 1 L 5 Q... W' nik Ks. Hlgxg W-., ff Miss Messick's senior English students are occupied with their weekly spelling tests. Freshman English may not be as tough as senior English, but in Mrs. Cobb's classes weekly theme writing requires a good deal of thought and ingenuity. ,Ni of 21 D- wif f. 1 Joey Hoyle is Working an example for the class Lynn Bernhardt drops from exhaustion after in general math. explaining a theorem in geometry. MA THEMA TICS These complicated-looking examples are everyday occurrences in Mrs. Setzer's classes of Algebra II. General math students aren't too sur- prised by their course in mathematics. Freshmen are lost in a World of equations and formulas when for the first time they confront algebra. Sophomores are awed by the endless pos- tulates and theorems they face in geometry. Juniors brave an even more complex form of mathematics, Algebra II. Business arithmetic and bookkeeping keep students busy balancing figures. Seniors are astounded by what they don't know when they reach advanced math. In today's scientific and technical World, it is imperative that everyone have an un- derstanding of mathematical principles and the steps of logical thinking. L.H.S. students have the opportunity to gain a sound basis in this essential field. 22 ,ng A if -11 Mrs. Betty Setzer is known for the practical presentation of her subjects, algebra and business arithmetic. She is the cheerlead- ers' adviser and a co-adviser of the junior class. Mrs Gertiude Whitehead, thorough and exacting has qualities well suited to the teaching of algebra, general math, and ad- vanced math She is adviser of the Nation- al Honor Society. Genial and energetic, Mrs. Ruth P. Smith, co-adviser of the junior class, helps her general math and geometry students to understand mathematical concepts by relating them to everyday living. The business arithmetic class appear to be eager to exhibit their knowledge. The study of world history in Mr. Mc Fadyen's class is made even more inter- esting by the true-to-life situations made up by him and the students. SOCIAL STUDIES You have marched into battle with Alexander the Great. You have listened to Lincoln at Gettys- burg. You have questioned with Socrates in the busy market place of Athens. You have climbed the mountains of Tibet, braved the jungles of the Congo, and cringed at the poverty of north- east Brazil. You have sat in Congress and seen democracy at work. You have probed the needs and hopes of society and each individual. Yes, the student of social studies at Lenoir High School has had many new experiences and has found answers to many of his questions. Yet to know facts is only to scratch the surface. Only as one digs deeper does he reach the core of social studies and pass from knowledge to under- standing. 24 Miss Mary Angleys subjects US. his- Jocular Mr. Vess, a newcomer to the tory and geography are taught with con- faculty this year, competently covers the summate skill She is the adviser of the fields of world and U.S. history Mr. Charles Hope teaches civics and gen- eral math, is head baseball, boys' basket- ball, and junior varsity football coach, and an adviser of the Monogram Club. He shares his knowledge with others through a warm personality. Mr. Henry C. McFadyen, principal and world history teacher, is the wise and able administrator of the faculty and students. In Miss Angley's geography class these students are busy taking notes and working with maps and other supple ments. , il The Spanish Club begins planning early for money-raising projects for the fall dance, the Sno-Bwll. First row: Todd White, Susan Crisp, Patti Saylor, Susan Warlick, Janice McCrary, Pam Johnson, Betty Neal McCormick, Frosty Nelson, Linda Whittington, Carol Underdown, Rosemary Parsons, Elaine Un- derdown, Brenda Walker, Sandra Pilkenton, and Gloria Staines. Second row: Chris Rauchfuss, Minelle Laws, Ann Stronach, Janis Kiser, Daryl Brinton, Jane Fraley, Gayle McLean, Susan if f - .L ?,i: M. A i X' 4 - fff' N M fyff a4 Q' 5 W-. A 'Y' .nanny t.,.v.a5.,,fff,ff ' Watson, Susan Atwater, Mary Lib Henderson, Martha Rhodes, Joan Glass, Judy Burgess, Myra Dickson, and Anne Walsh. Third row: Terry Goble, Larry Foster, Jeff Smith, Johnny Nash, Lee Reese, Barry Lawson, Mike Cross, Bruce Vander- bloemen, Larry Taylor, Beverly Beal, Dickie Oakley, Roger Hames, Tommy Melton, and Mr. Lorenzo, adviser. Fourth row: Bill McKinney, Randy Spainhour, Bill Hirsch, Ronny Ferguson, Rick Graham, and Jimmy Coffey. LA GUA GES The Spanish Club under the direction of Mr. Lorenzo is the largest one in the school. Their big project is the Sno-Ball which they make possible through the sale of light bulbs. Hard work and enthusiasm are the order both inside the classroom and out. To them We say Mag- nifico, amigos l The Spanish Club officers preside over club meet- ings and organize plans for the Sno-Ball. Mr. Loren- zo, adviserg Rick Graham, treasurer, Patti Saylor, secretary, Daryl Brinton, vice-president, and Bever- ly Beal, president. maxim i HS1 ,Q Il ?., In November, at the new Lenoir Recreation Cent- er, Daryl Brinton was crowned Sno-Ball queen by Ginger Seehorn, a sophomore Spanish Club mem- ber. The Spanish 9 and 10 club assists the Spanish 11 and 12 club in all its activities. First row: Janice Taylor, Nancy Smith, Sally Troutman, Martha Johnson, Linda Barrier, Kay Robinson, Linda Smith, Arita Hartley, Frances Robbins, Phyllis Walker, Eddie Clarke, Marshall Kincaid, and Gregg Bradshaw. Second row: Linda Underdown, Melissa Gibbons, Liz Happer, Jackie Beard, Rebecca Stevens, Fredda Thompson, Fredel Thomp- son, Susan Hedrick, Beth Lackey, Vicki Davis, and Peggy Hall. Z gif fwf d qi' A Q, - 1. 23'-N l Q ff 'brgf Who said su madre ? The senior Span- ish class wants to know. ill ff bfi i 5 3 41, Www Mr. Manuel Loren- zo's Spanish classes sparkle with the hu- mor and the keen in- tellect of the teacher. His students are ap- preciative of his warm, umlerstamling' nature and his native language. Mr. Loren- , zo is the adviser of ll, the Spanish Club. 2 Kay Robinson, vice-president, Jan Myers secretaryg Fredda Thompson, treasurer, and Liz Happer, president, officers of the Spanish 9 and 10 club, help plan the Sno-Ball and en- courage Spanish students to work harder. PANISH CLUB Third row: Stephen Graham, Leon Mullis, Jan Myers, Sherry Holman, Patton Reighard, Kron Littleton, Loretta Kovachi, Linda Swanson, Martha McKinney, Frances Woodbury, Celia Lindsay, Judy Craig, Diedra Cline, Jeffrey Meeks, La Donna Goforth, and Phillip Whitaker. Fourth row: Steve Maynard, Charles Anderson, Philip Kincaid, Mike Philyaw, Tommy Whis- nant, Alan Nelson, Phillip Adkins, Ray Benfield, Steve Greer, and Mac McCall. 4 , Q ,, A'l:!'9'Q ' IQQSKHSJJ w,.'-4.-1 '11 1, - I- FGA 4 if. v Y' I ' it - f ' ' . S v . 'I 1 . ' . . ws.. f- '- Q , :'l 'flAef if , -T , 5 '.-.. .1 '7','flf' ' f L ..J e- ' ' - ' 'fill 7Q 'Lf.:-Q, 'rw M iii! Q '5rf.f'bbfff. V 1-f-A,f:5,f V qv if f - .. any 1,5-AQ Y i if-f','.Z - 5 1 ,. ,K,.,. 1,6-.nga ,. 1,4 5, n ,.'.,,,,,4Vfs5,e-f.. ff-,gfq,,,':e-i , 'J , R . A. -, , ,, 4 4-Q54 UQ o xr r trilat- D ,,-...,N,.. .,',, ,. V 'fel mg, C., ,- . .el f' I 'Q wqfiqff' 5'-1' .. ..... 31' -. ' -1 is G- eff' -V' all yin I ' - Ea-.-Sith' x.n.'.s sfAA.2-:i'???Q 'iinQiz7 ':ia' .. ' -iii' 5' 363, Q1 f 4 9 ' , mf.. ..,,. ga' a at 'Q,a.,j.l The Davenport Junior High School lunchroom was turned into the famous Forum of the Twelve Caesars for the annual Latin Club banquet. LA TIN CLUB The study of foreign languages opened new horizons for students. In Latin, Caesar, Cicero, and the history of one of the World's greatest civilizations were studied. Spanish presented the culture and ideas of the peo- ple of Latin America. After studying a language, students come to realize that it is something more than idioms, verb tenses, ablative absolutes, and indirect discourse. It is a panorama of man- kind and a bridge to understanding. As these Latin II students walk into class, they also walk back through history to the Roman world of pomp and majesty. - 1 Gvvv- ' .X 1 -4: The Latin II officers, Ruby Lerner, aedileg David Pipes, consulg Lydia Johnson, consul, Bruce Laney, praetorg Becky Hinson, scribag and Liz Happer, quaestorg discuss the culture of the ancient Romans. Latin II student Eddie Boldin and Latin I students David Pipes, Jodie Clarke, and Bruce Laney offer wine, meal, and salt to the Lores, the Roman gods of the household. These are the members of the Lenoir Chapter of Junior Classical League. First row: Lydia Johnson, Becky Hinson, Ruby Lerner, Marthe Doll, and Sher- ry Clay. Second row: Bill Stronach, Bruce Laney, Ted Greer, Tommy Littlejohn, Eddie Rader, Lenora Kendrick, and Janice Andrews. Third row: Barry Hollar, Richard Brookshire, Larry Stallings, George QB ' fx The spirits of Latin I and Latin II, Becky Suddreth and Gail Helderman and the Hi h Priest Mik , g , e Cross, prepare for the initiation of new members into the Latin Club. Johnson, Lynn Bernhardt, Claude Baker, and Jodie Clarke. Fourth row: David Pipes, C. L. Sumpter, Bobby Thompson, Debby Austin, Marsha Talton, Sandra Davidson, and Carolyn Culler. Fifth row: Sid Barnett, John Beall, Ken Sumlin, Bill Kennerly, Marion Nelson, Doug Philyaw, and Harold Walker. Sixth row: Tamela Braswell and Liz Happer. 4 mfr. gg., if Students who take upon themselves the task of studying Latin at L.H.S. are in for a real experience. As any former pupil can tell you, Miss Haley's classes are the high- light of the school curriculum. The Latin Club members thoroughly enjoy the year's activities such as the banquet and the slave auction. Take an ordinary Latin teacher, add a dash of humor, the spice of an always open mind, and whom do you have? Miss Georgia Haley. She teaches Latin I, II, and III and is the I adviser of the Latin Club, Marshals, and so- phomore class. 29 The members of the Latin III Club share the junior Latin Club's activities. First row: Alice Ann Smithey, Chris Rauchfuss, Becky Suddreth, Eddie Boldin, Roxanne Templeton, Virginia Barlow, Lisa Kirby, Sandra Smith, and Jane Fraley. Second row: S.P.Q. . The officers of the senior Latin Club who' head discussions, plan activities, and take care of the club's treasury are senator secun- dus, Bob Seilag senator maior, Larry Churchg censor, Johnny Greene, and secretarius, Alicia Alicki. Alliteration, illustrated by the poster, is only one of the many figures of speech studied in the Latin III class. in R l .----- ' HY. Gail Helderman, Mary Sue Church, Beverly Rogers Bruce Vanderbloemen, Alicia Alicki, Newland Town- send, Pete Burkhimer, Jennifer Jaynes, Eddie Pipes, Andy Seila, Bob Seila, Johnny Greene, Doug Pegram, and Larry Church. M-vw' ix The senior Latin Club students, the sen- ate of the Latin clubs, are known to their fellow students as the S.P.Q.R. which is an old Latin abbreviation for Senatus populum- que Romanum, the senate and the Roman people. These senatores help plan the slave auction, the annual banquet, and the trip to Chapel Hill. Their classroom activities in- clude studying Cicero and Latin and Eng- lish figures of speech. Through all these phases of Latin, students acquire a full knowledge of ancient Rome and, most im- portant, a better understanding of the Eng- lish language. The members of the newly-formed Junior Dra- matics Club are first row: Sherry Clay, Rebecca Stevens, Kay Robinson, Fredel Thompson, and Jan- ice Andrews. Second row: Eddie Boldin, Steve Sime, Tana Jaynes, Linda McFadyen, Steve Maynard, Becky Suddreth, and Roxanne Templeton. Third row: - -., ,,-,,- 4 . J Z' A first at L.H.S. this year is an extra- curricular dramatics club for sophomores and juniors. This club enables those Who are too young to be a member of the Mas- quers or whose curriculum is already filled to gain invaluable experience in the field of dramatics. Their study is mostly concentrat- act plays and mastering acting Sponsored by Miss Mildred Mes- future Masquers prepare to fol- footsteps of their predecessors. ed on one techniques. sick, these low in the 31 .Q 1 , ,. 1 -4.4 Todd White, Jerry Cole, Lisa Kirby, Tommy Little- john, Debby Austin, Lenora Kendrick, and Kyle Au- stin. Fourth row: Lee Reese, Susan Warlick, Sandra Pilkenton, Lucy Anders, Mary Sisk, Gloria Staines, and Miss Messick, adviser. JUNIOR DRAMA TICS The officers of the Junior Dramatics Club are Todd White, vice-president, Becky Sud- dreth, president, Kay Robinson, secretary- treasurerg and Kyle Austin, reporter. For a pantomime in the Junior Dramatics Club, Tommy Littlejohn proposes to Kay Rob- inson as Janice Andrews gives moral support to Kay and Rebecca Stevens encourages Tommy. There are many budding young actors and actress- es in the Masquers. First row: Donna Winkler, Pat Robbins, Sonjia Witherspoon, Mary Ruth Dunn, Jan- is Kiser, Judy Torrence, and Camilla Triplett. Second row: Sharon Barlowe, Newland Townsend, Minelle Laws, Jane Thompson, Gail McNeil, Nancy identg Judy Torrence, secretaryg vice-president, and Bill McKinney, treasurer. ii !!I1k'NP?La6idf:lI ' 5' Kill Officers of the Masquers are Beverly Beal, pres- Dennis Whitener, Setzer, and Karan Triplett. Third row: Dennis Whit- Brenda Triplett, Bill McKinney ener, Bob Blair, Beverly Beal, Barbara Benfield, and Jane Fraley Fourth row: Ed Blair, Mike Bradshaw, Roger Deitz John Proffit, Roger Chester, Bill Crowe, Tom Ches- ter, and Dal Greer. MASQ UERS Today's Masquers spend countless hours learning and practicing to be tomorrow's actors, actresses, producers, and directors. Under the able leadership of Mrs. Virginia S. Cobb, they study the various types of plays from the most hilarious comedy to the most emotional tragedy. Learning to master the techniques of act- ing and Writing is only part of the inval- uable experience gained by these students. Performing on stage enables them to ex- press themselves and their talents. Much hard work goes into memorizing lines and rehearsing in order that they might produce the best assembly programs and perform- ances possible. Their annual night perform- ance of three one-act plays is one of the highlights of the year. 32 U -- fgiidwm 1---W ' Mrs. Cobb, noted for her talents with dramatics, coaches Donna Winkler in preparation for a Mas- quers presentation. She has proved time and time again that each has some talent, it has only to be brought to the surface. As always, the senior play, Time Out for Ginger, proved what capable performers the Masquers are. The Kirbys go on a trip in the family auto- mobile, and the young boy in the back seat seems as serenely happy' as any child could be. EN X wk Ma Kirby QJudy Torrencej talks out the window to the neighbors in the Masquers' production of The Hap- py Journey to Camden and Trenton. ,M , 1 Q 7 1 f 33 Lenoir's future secretaries are quite happy on this by, Judy Scott, and Pat Robbins. Second row: Linda occasion. First row: Carol Beach, Karan Triplett, McGee, Sandra Smart, Elizabeth Walker, Sue Smith, Mary Ruth Dunn, Sonjia Witherspoon, Bonnie Ham- Julia Cannon, and Miss Frances Frye, adviser. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Organized in 1955, the F.B.L.A. continues to pre- pare students for the future. Members learn effici- ent shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, and notehand. To belong to the F.B.L.A., one must take two of these subjects. One project of this club is the com- piling of student directories. Aided by competent advisers, club members prepare themselves for the arduous role in the complex world of tomorrow. The officers of the F.B.L.A. are responsible for the pub- lication of student directories. Sandra Smart, vice-presidentg Mary Ruth Dunn, treasurer, Judy Scott, secretaryg and Linda McGee, president. -l x. COMMERCIAL Commercial subjects enable students to prepare for a career without a col- lege education. The world of today powered by automation, is fast moving and requires capable secretaries and business leaders. Through these sub- jects, students obtain insights into these commercial roles. Each individual gains skills in secretarial sciences, which are requisites in business fun- damentals. Realizing that the world re- volves around its leaders and that leaders are essential for our complicat- ed world, each student secures guid- ance for the complex future awaiting him. Better preparation produces bet- ter leaders, better leaders bring about quality. 34 it -is I mir gin-me-if M,-- ' A.- 'f' The industrious-looking notehand students are busy translating the part- words and symbols into longhand. The students in typing classes concentrate hard on speed and accuracy in their work. 'S 35 -.--M W Miss Mary Jo Austin has a good head for business. She teaches note- hand, typing, and bookkeeping, is the business adviser for the Bearcat, and is co-adviser of the F.B.L.A. M y n - Sandra Smart, an F.B.L.A. member, 1S selling one of the student directories to Karan Triplett. ,AQ- 2 Miss Frances F r y e brings the world of busi- ness into the classroom where she teaches short- hand, typing, and secre- tarial science. She is co- adviser of the F.B.L.A. fa Each day at sixth period all the mem- bers of the band gather in the rehear- sal room of the band building to prac- tice their music for concerts and public appearances. The jovial students of chorus are going through their daily warmup session in the Glee Club room. i ii D 'Z E3 MUSIC e-m..,Nl Jennifer Hedrick is smiling bravely as she prepares to re- hearse her solo for an upcoming Glee Club concert. The music department offers opportunity for both vocalists and instrumentalists to learn and exercise musical skills. An inno- vation this year is the separate boys' and girls' choruses, in addition to the mixed choir. Repertoire ranges from Broadway hits and folk music to sacred chorales. The band, with a new high of ninety- two members this year, continues its tra- dition of precision marching and fine con- certs. Never is learning by doing more evident than when these groups perform for their own and others' listening pleasure. Beverly Rogers is practic- ing a number in one of the many practice rooms in the L.H.S. band building. Vin 1 fra The band continually upholds the high traditions for which it is so widely respected. First row: Jerry Ritch, Jimmy Holman, Gary Barlow, Donald Shoemaker, Chuck McAfee, Carole Johnston, Nancy Nicholson, Sherry Estes, Alice Ann Smithey, David Abernethy, Lynn Bernhardt, Bob Ritch, and Patton Reighard. Second row: Susan Atwater, Martha Henderson, Ginger Seehorn, Teresa Poovey, Judy Craig, Carolyn James, Virginia Poteat, Laura Gilliland, Robert Laws, Rebecca Wall, Marthe Doll, Sherry Correll, Ellouise Banks, Marshall McLean, and Mr. Bernard Hirsch. Third row: Beverly Rogers, Nancy Welch, Pam Broach, Doug Miller, Patricia Pennington, Linda Triplett, Brenda Brookshire, Bebe Ernest, Linda McFadyen, Pamela Austin, Jean Harman, Jane Walsh, Sara Stroupe, and Rosemary fr: 'Wi ..... -.,,.,,,M-D .,........s.- ...,.....,,-,, - - H ,. --, ,,'-.sg-f----.:.......-.. ......,,..,,, ..- ,. ,, .. ... , 5 ..-......,.......,..... .. '.:': gn --------.. .......,...,............., .. ................. ,...,..,.,.,.,,Q.,..,,..,....... - ,,,..,...-......., .,...,,..,,,,,,,-,, .........- 1.1 ,, K- - -- -f,:..'-,. .-.-. .. .., ,.g, M 4--,N-M ... ...... ...- iq VN- b 4-40.-.gmt -, 'J' 4 I - -- 4 Ke- f,r1.,, .:::,-gl -'- Z ,-T .N ., rw V .. 1... .-M.-..w.,.....f-I.. . ......-......... ,.'-..::..'-.:-'.,,,- 9 1 - -f suv ,,,. , , U., 8 ..,.. A... ........ W. Q--nw nu.-- ' +'- ---1-4-,.....-..-9 ' ' -- : -e -T I L. ll I 1.1- Tolbert, Brenda Pritchard, Candie Morrow, Virginia Moore, Sheila Pilkenton, Janice Swanson, Sue Smith, Pam McKinney, Sherry Pearson, Dianne Smith, and Laura Robbins. Fifth row: Captain James C. Harper, Michael Peterson, Marlene Reese, Norman Sherwood, Marshall Kincaid, Sandra Pilkenton, Judy Wall, Wayne Parker, John Carter, Phillip Whitaker, John Pope, Leon Mullis, Robert Boston, and Richard Brookshire. Sixth row: Dick Norris, Steve Mullis, Mary Sisk, Mike Summer- lin, Robert Brown, Herbert Taylor, Richard Norment, William Rogers, Stephen Graham, James Pipes, Mike Buncick, and Jack Doll. Seventh row: Mr. John Miller, Claude Baker, Jimmy Jones, Tim Hamby, Alan Bowman, Benny Rainey, Edgar Barlowe, Robert Norris, Eddie Whitener, and Tommy Hahn. Parsons. Fourth row: Elizabeth Walker, Kathy Harris, Linda Unlike regular officers, the band officers have dis- cipline authority and certain major responsibilities. First row: Mattie Menefee, president, Nancy Nichol- son, secretary. Second row: Jack Doll, business man- ager, Beverly Rogers, Vice-presidentg and Mary Sisk, Mountaineer correspondent. 'aff The majorettes of the L.H.S. band add a special note of beauty and charm to each field perform- ance. They are Sherry Estes, Mattie Menefee, Nancy Nicholson, drum majoretteg and Carole Johnston. P 1-.E5.,.. f M Q., an it Q BT ? K: V ix 4- 31312 3 . itz-'A' t gf--'-2-f T .2 A and f G if -:LP ,. A - tif.-,ay I e f xx Six...-QW f,--vi y K3 J H , wx..,m X- af- e 1 - 'A Nags 'fir Ai: In 3, E Aqiz fi + G , ,'sr I 5 . f. .,,12 Z if J - U .I , . i sis , v T ,, i A 2 J' X K 'f'D,,iq - 'i i X X I 1 f ' X 37 ai Mr. Bernard Hirsch, the wise and amiable director of the band, is living proof that talented mu- sicians are not necessarily tem- peramental ones. Mr. John D. Miller, assistant band director, is a man of lively wit who teaches not only the lessons of music but those of self discipline and responsibility as well Captain James C. Harper is the revered director emeritus of Le- noir's Own and a nationally prom- inent bandsman. He is unfailingly interested in and helpful to even the most inexperienced player. If ratings were given for the marching ability of Miller, drill master, their formations continue to fas bands at the state band contest, Lenoir's band would cinate their audiences. surely get a Nl. Under the direction of Mr. John J f,TT'l l H, Ig? -fi e ' ,rsh if 13111 d'W W il 111' ,711 ,lf-J-al' li 'ff' WWv smfnw f X ff a ' A , s AWA, VW, W W ,,,, Assembling on the auditorium stage for their group picture, the chorus members smile willingly. First row: Lucy Anders, Shirley Barnette, Judi Rader, Mary Ruth Dunn, Ann Stronach, Tommy Watson, Harold Ayers, Wanda Presnell, Pansy Absher, Sandra Furr, Jan Price, Brenda Triplett, Carol Beach, Wanda Church, and Sonjia Witherspoon. Second row: Gail Clarke, Sylvia Wilson, Norma Wilson, Jennifer Hedrick, Tommy Stewart, Joe Davis, Richard Greer, Tommy Robbins, Danny Clark, Linda Underdown, Gloria Staines, Janice Andrews, Jeri Corley, Carol I The girls' chorus officers are Sybil Abel, secre- taryg Susan Clark, president: Mary Ruth Dunn, robes, Diana Holsclaw, points secretaryg Sonjia Witherspoon, vice-president, and Jennifer Hedrick, treasurer. Mr. Stephen Vaughn is the new but already much liked and respected chorus director whose own fine, well-placed voice is his best qualifica- tion for teaching' others. Abee, Sybil Abel, and Mary Jane Nelson. Third row: Virginia Marr, Randee Clark, Emily Raby, Mary Lib Henderson, Bobo Wilson, Byron Pennell, VValter Clement, John Proffit, Wayne Walker, Steve Bryant, and Phyllis Clarke. Fourth row: Mr. Vaughn, Elaine Oakley, Susan Clark, Brenda Fender, Randy Spainhour, Victor Pope, Steve Philyaw, Gerald Scott, Harry Warren, Richard Herman, Carolyn Watson, Linda Brown, Beu- lah May, Joanne Walker, Gladys Rector, Caroline Lineback, Brenda Woods, and Diana Holsclaw. GLEE CLUB ' i.GzciT..ll n This may not look much like the L.H.S. band seen in formation at a game or in concert, but their morning drills develop their renowned precision and discipline. lu: The boys' chorus officers are Harold Pilken- ton, secretary, John Proffit, vice-president, Randy Spainhour, treasurer, Joe Davis, points secretary, Steve Philyaw, presidentg and Clyde Robbins, robes. At the band's fall concert, Mr. Hirsch leads Lenoir's Own in one of the many magnificent numbers that they performed. .v fmwmssv many '-. f we-,,..e Mrs. Jarratt helps Jim Summerford prepare to tackle college next year through a private guidance conference. GUIDANCE In senior guidance conferences, one of the activities is choosing colleges as Jeff McMillan and Nancy Setzer are doing here. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Jarratt, wise and friendly, is the guidance coun- selor, sociology teacher, and the adviser of the senior class-. f s. A Ag, Q - A guidance program is relatively new at L.H.S. This school is fortunate in having a guidance counselor, Mrs. Jarratt, who devotes much of her time to helping students decide what the future holds for them. Aptitude tests that are given help the students to evaluate themselves. Books, pamphlets, and other information are readily available. With all these aids, it is easier for the person to pick a college or find the job which will be suitable for him after his high school graduation. 41 I One of the many prerequisites for developing a strong mind is a strong body. Through the phys- ical education program of exer- cises and athletics, a sense of awareness and satisfaction in maintaining one's health is fos- tered. Another primary goal of the physical education program is to encourage sportsmanship, com- petitiveness, and cooperation through sports. Everyone taking physical education participates, thus benefiting even those who would not normally play on the varsity teams. l Fast games of basketball like the one these glrls are enjoying are only one of the many activities phy ed classes participate in PHYSICAL ED UCA T10 Mr. Bruce Jaynes, physical education and general math teacher, is the head foot- ball, track, and J.V. basketball coach. He constantly strives to prove that spirit and determination will enable anyone to get ahead in this world. Mrs. Martha Bolick has a springy step, a jaunty air, and skill in teaching her biology and physical education classes. She is the girls' basketball coach and co- adviser of the Monogram Club. 42 Everyone has his own name for the health dummy being reconstructed here by Les Hedrick and Mikel Triplett and sketching among the many areas to be covered, the mechani- cal drawing class manages to stay busy. With house plans, blue prints Wiiv ball games. One of the dire needs that faces our coun- try today is the shortage of skilled crafts- men and machinists. Industry often finds itself lacking manpower capable of opera- ting their mammoth machines. The industrial art courses at Lenoir High School are designed to fill this gap by pro- viding students with practical knowledge and experience in this area. Their efficiency in applying what they have learned is ex- hibited in their monthly projects and in the department's entries in the North Carolina Industrial Arts Fair. 1' - I I D USTRIAL ARTS Mr. Wiley G. Hartzog, industri- al arts teacher, drives the athletic bus and takes movies of the foot- Students who take 1ndustr1al arts must practice precision and craftsmanshlp in handling all the deli cate machines in the shop H 512 +f'Qvq.w in 'V i , pw I f M if Rx ,H 4 X. .ws- Tu '3- -Q Y Q .vs ..,,, M v' ': G . Q f 3385 ,,, Q mzsn. 'f 'wk x1'F'i ww: ,, fa' ,X Q KC? ?KJ'lT fHl The officers of the 1964 senior class must bear the responsibility of leading their classmates through their final high school year. Larry Taylor, treasurerg Darya Brinton, secretaryg Bill Early, vice-presidentg and Bruce Vanderbloemen, presl ent. The senior year-the goal for which every high school student NE R strives-was full of many events, big and little, that will be lasting memories for the class of 1964. They found that hard work and the responsibility accompanying the position senior were ever present ideals that had to be upheld. There were laughter, excitement, and leadership in school activities. i E They eagerly rehearsed the senior play, elected superlatives, and discussed plans for the future. National Honor Society members were chosen, and other honors were awarded. Their year was full, and at last they received the token of their achievements, those precious diplomas. Bob Blair is demonstrating one of the ways he keeps in shape for activities. He attended the Governor's Youth Fitness Confer- ence in Raleigh this past summer. The Happy Wanderers, Judy Torrence, Tommy Melton, Sandra Smith, and Frances Dayvault, journeyed to Chapel Hill last summer on the Magic Bus. There they attended the North Carolina Scholastic Press Institute. 'A A li! ,-,,'--ww, - rf .. - 4-nv' g ,,,,,, . ,-4'-' 1 -r-P A .. :- - ,MZ QL... 46 g 'P' 3483 PVIEVZ: H l V O06 N Q 1 The main job of the Senior Advisory Council, seen here in a meeting led by senior class president Bruce Vanderbloemen, is to plan the details concerning the commencement exercises. BE FORGOTTEN I OUR YEAR AS SENIOR CLASS The boy in this thought- Ful pose is senior Mike Byrd avho was a delegate to the Iivitan Human Relations lonference this past summer. The darling mascots for the senior class of 1964, Gaye Taylor and Mike Tunstall, are pictured around the jukebox in the Student Lounge. Wrafai 47 my-.M ,Mr Sybil Abel Danny Anderson Jlmmle Barlowe Sharon Barlowe Carol Beach Beverly Beal ,wi 1' www K Ed Blair Michael Bradshaw Richard Bradshaw Daryl Brinton 1964 Roger Chester 4lV m 5395 Julia Cannon Tom Chester Larry Church 'sf' Mike Byrd Danny Clark A fl X3 QQ Bill Crowe SE I ORS Roger Dextz Bill Early J' 'i? 'Ca 4' ida- i Z Jl'V iff? 1-.5 inf' Joan Glass' Terry Goble Richard Graham Ronald Greene igyg Dal Greer Gary Greer Larry Greer Kenneth Haile Dwight Hamby Judy Harris fave Www ff hw ,gr-.-as sn V? Wulf' David Hartley Bruce Hayes Jennifer Hedrick Mary Lib Henderson W SE I ORS My' Diana Holsclaw Ruby Ann Hurley Tom Kent Janis Kiser Minelle Laws Linda McGee ww 53 , f mv- h' f '7 ,Y 3 ' 'HIZTWWCY' in-P' agar q 'F' Gerald McGowan Bill McKinney if' 'bf' it Mattie Menefee Dean Miller Nancy Nicholson ,d if 1'9 Q...'I'1i7' Jeff McMillan Gail McNeil J llhn..wf , 1' Tommy Melton Rosemary Parsons Byron Pennell 5- ' ' 'DY' ' P' Doris Philyaw Steve Philyaw Harold Pilkenton Victor Pope SE I ORS ima Dewey Poteat Jan Price John Proffit Bonnie Rector Martha Rhodes Sherry Rice fin IL' -...,.... if lil?- 5633 M W x fi' ik-UMW' ML' wqwu-nr 'Wav' di-mf' -ma, Pat Robbins Beverly Rogers Janet Rogers Patti Saylor 1964 Bob Seila STK Judy Scott Thomas Scott Nancy Setzer Sandra Smart Sandra Smith .Qi as, ' krr, ., H AA , .,,' K -'ag b - in , Q jus... 'fz if s. Nags' V' M . 5918 ww-f H als. Mgr c .' Sue Smith Alice Ann Smithey Tommy Stewart Ann Stronach SE IORS Jim Summerford Jane Thompson ,wx Cx ' Nl' . iffy Judy Torrence fbv Jerry Taylor Newland Townsend in 'l'L'.'LT .wwvlw If 'UP Ne YZLTV Larry Taylor Brenda Triplett f' 95. 'NW7' Camilla Triplett Karan Triplett Pat Lee Trivette Bruce Vanderbloemen 1964 fm kr' 12 .5'3 ' 435. QQ-K' 'vw William Welch Dennis Whitener War 'Irv--aff Norma Wilson Judy Wall Donna Winkler .445 999 Elizabeth Walker Sonjia Sexton Witherspoon 'Y' Q' ,inane-wx E IOR STATISTICS Sybil Abel F.H.A. 1,25 F.H.A. Officer 25 Band 1,2,3,45 Glee Club 4. Danny Anderson Wrestling 15 Latin Club 1,25 Monogram Club 1,2,3,45 Golf 2,3,45 Bearcat Staff 4. Jimmie Barlowe F.B.L.A. 3,4. Sharon Barlowe F.H.A. 15 J.V. Cheerleader 15 Latin Club 1,25 Moun- taineer Staff 2,3,45 Spanish Club 35 Bearcat Staff 45 Masquers 4. ' Carol Beach J.V. Cheerleader 15 Student Council 15 F.H.A. 15 Class Officer 1, Latin Club 1,25 Bearcat Staff 25 Mountaineer Staff 35 F.B.L.A. 3,45 Glee Club 3,45 Homecoming Sponsor 45 Senior Superlative. David Beach J.V. Football 1,25 Co-Captain J.V. Football Team 25 Wrestling 1,25 Track 2,3,45 All-Conference Track 35 Football 3,45 Co-Captain Football Team 45 Mono- gram Club 3,45 Foremanship 4. Beverly Beal Latin Club 1,25 Latin Club Officer 25 Delegate N.C.J.C.L. 1,25 Student Council 2,3,45 Bearcat Staff 35 Mountaineer Staff 3,45 Spanish Club 3,45 Spanish Club Officer 45 Masquers 45 Masquers Officer 45 National Honor Society 45 Senior Superlative. Barbara Benfield F.H.A. 1,25 F.H.A. Officer 25 Spanish Club 35 Mas- quers 45 F.T.A. 4. Gaiety and mirth were high at the Sno-Ball which was held in the new Lenoir Community Center. Butch Berry Track 1,25 Football 2,35 Monogram Club 3,45 Senior Advisory Councilg Senior Superlative. Bob Blair Latin Club 1,25 Delegate N.C.J.C.L. 1,25 Latin Club Officer 25 Class Officer 1,35 Wrestling 1,2,3,45 Mon- ogram Club 1,2,3,45 Track 25 Bearcat Staff 25 Nation- al Honor Society 3,45 Delegate N.C.N.H.S. 35 Nation- al Honor Society Officer 45 Student Council 3,45 President Student Council 45 Delegate Governor's Youth Fitness Conference 45 Orientation Board 45 Senior Superlative. Ed Blair Latin Club 1,25 Delegate N.C.J.C.L. 1,25 Track 1,25 Class Officer 1,25 Wrestling 1,2,3,45 Football 2,35 Monogram Club 2,3,45 Student Council 2,3,45 Stu- dent Council Officer 35 Vice-President Student Coun- cil 45 National Honor Society 3,45 N.C.N.H.S. 35 Na- tional Honor Society Officer 45 Mountaineer Staff 35 Homecoming Escort 45 Senior Superlative. Michael Bradshaw Football 1,35 Masquers 45 Foremanship 45 Home- coming Escort 4. Richard Bradshaw Basketball 2,3,45 Baseball 2,3,45 Monogram Club 2,3, 45 Foremanship 4. Daryl Brinton F.H.A. 15 Latin Club 1,25 Latin Club Officer 25 Delegate N.C.J.C.L. 25 Bearcat Staff 2,45 Student Council 2,3,45 Class Officer 3,45 Spanish Club 3,45 Spanish Club Officer 45 National Honor Society 3,45 N.C.N.H.S. 35 National Honor Society Officer 45 Mountaineer Staff 3,45 D.A.R. Citizenship Award 45 Office Assistant 45 Homecoming Sponsor 45 Senior Advisory Councilg Senior Superlative. Mike Bryd Latin Club 1,25 Delegate N.C.J.C.L. Convention 1,25 Student Council 1,45 Bearcat Staff 2,3,45 Mountaineer Staff 2,3,45 National Honor Society 3,45 National Honor Society Officer 45 Delegate Civitan Human Relations Conference 45 Morehead Scholarship Can- diate 45 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist 45 Senior Superlative. Julia Cannon F.H.A. 1,25 F.H.A. Officer 25 F.B.L.A. 3,45 Roger Chester Band 15 Football 25 Foremanship 45 Masquers 4. Tom Chester Baseball 1,25 Basketball 1,2,3,45 Monogram Club 3.45 Masquers 45 Masquers Officer 45 Homecoming Es- cort 4. Larry Church J.V. Basketball 1,25 Latin Club 1,2,45 Latin Club Officer 45 Student Council 25 Student Council Offi- cer 35 Football 2,3,45 Spanish Club 35 Monogram Club 3,45 Senior Superlative. Danny Clark Baseball 2,3,45 Monogram Club 2,3,45 Football 45 Glee Club 4. Larry Clay Latin Club 1,25 Delegate N.C.J.C.L. 25 Basketball 1,2,4. Susan Crisp Collettsville High School 1,25 Spanish Club 45 F.T.A. 4. Bill Crowe Oak Hill High School 15 J.V. Football 25 Basketball 2, 3,45 Baseball 2,45 Monogram Club 2,3,45 F.B.L.A. 35 Masquers 4. Patricia Curtis Latin Club 1,25 Band 1,2,35 Boone Clinic Band 1,25 Band Officer 2,3. Frances Dayvault Marshal 15 Bearcat Staff 1,25 Latin Club 1,25 Latin Club Officer, 25 Student Council 1,2,3,45 Cheerleader 1,2,3,45 Head Cheerleader 45 Delegate S.I.P.A. 25 Class Officer 2,35 Monogram Club 253,45 Orientation Board 3,45 Associate Editor Mountaineer 35 Editor Mountaineer 45 Delegate N.C.S.P.I. 45 National Honor Society 3,45 Delegate N.C.N.H.S. 35 National Honor Society Officer 45 Homecoming Queen 45 Senior Superlative. A dance?. It's supposed to be the Homecoming dance, but it seems that everybody decided other- wise. ' ...., .....,.,sY ..u.,s. ..... ...A ,..-....,. ...,-,.- V -- - - Q-.Ya H v - - Q .L Y - The class of '63 sings the Alma Mater for the last time as students of L.H.S. Roger Deitz J.V. Basketball 1,25 Masquers 45 Foremanship 4. John Dunn Student Council 15 Spanish Club 35 Foremanship 4. Mary Ruth Dunn F.B.L.A. 3,45 F.B.L.A. Officer 45 Glee Club 45 Glee Club Officer 45 Masquers 4. Bill Early Wilkes Central High School, Wilkesboro, North Carolina 15 Latin Club 25 Basketball 2,3,45 Mono- gram Club 3,45 Monogram Club Officer 45 Home- coming Escort 45 Class Officer 45 Bearcat Staff 45 Senior Advisory Council5 Senior Superlative. Jane Fraley Latin Club 1,2,45 Mountaineer Staff 3,45 Spanish Club 3,45 F.T.A. 45 F.T.A. Officer 45 Masquers 45 National Honor Society 45 National Honor Society Officer 45 Delegate Civitan Human Relations Con- ference 45 Senior Superlative. Joan Glass Collettsville High School 1,25 Library Assistant 45 Spanish Club 45 F.T.A. 4. Terry Goble Wrestling 25 Football 2,3,45 Monogram Club 3,45 Spanish Club 3,4. Richard Graham Latin Club 1,25 Delegate N.C.J.C.L. 1,25 Bearcat Staff 25 Wrestling 2,35 N.C. Junior Science and Humanities Symposium 35 Spanish Club 3,45 Span- ish Club Officer 45 Senior Advisory Council5 Senior Superlative. Ronald Greene Latin Club 1,25 J.V. Basketball 1,25 Wrestling 3,45 7 ' '---'--5-'J - -'N--'T Football 3,45 Co-Captain Football Team 45 Mono- gram Club 3,45 Marshal 45 Senior Advisory Council. Dal Greer Latin Club 1,25 Class Officer 25 Football 2,35 Track 3,45 Monogram Club 3,45 Homecoming Escort 45 Masquers 45 Senior Superlative. Gary Greer Football 25 Basketball 25 Foremanship 4. Kenneth Haile Latin Club 1,2. Bonnie Hamby Happy Valley High School 1,25 F.B.L.A. 4. Dwight Hamby Wrestling 2,3. Judy Harris Latin Club 1,25 F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 Home Economics Award 25 F.H.A. Officer 2,35 N.C.F.H.A. Officer 45 Delegate National F.H.A. Convention 45 Student Council 2,35 Bearcat Staff 2,3,45 Office Assistant 35 National Honor Society 3,45 National Honor Society Officer 45 F.T.A. 45 Senior Advisory Councilg Senior Superlative. David Hartley Football 25 Wrestling 2,3,45 Track 2,3,45 Monogram Club 3,45 Foremanship 4. Jennifer Hedrick Basketball 15 F.H.A. 1,25 Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Glee Club Officer 45 Spanish Club 35 Mountaineer Staff 45 F.T.A. 45 Homecoming Sponsor 45 Senior Ad- visory Council5 Senior Superlative. Beverly Rogers was L.H.S.'s representative to Girls' State last summer where she learned about the workings of a democracy. 1 l l l f 1 i il li fl ll 5? 5 Mary Lib Henderson Collettsville High School 1,25 Student Council 3,45 Spanish Club 3,45 Bearcat Staff 45 Mountaineer Staff 45 Glee Club 45 Optimist Youth Award 45 F.T.A. 45 National Honor Society 4. Diana Holsclaw F.H.A. 1,25 Glee Club 2,3,45 Spanish Club 3. Tom Kent Wrestling 1,2,3,45 J.V. Football 25 Masquers 3. Janis Kiser Band 15 Girls' Play Day 15 Mountaineer Staff 15 Latin Club 1,25 Bearcat Staff 1,25 Marshal 25 Span- ish Club 3,45 Masquers 45 F.T.A. 4. Minelle Laws Girls' Play Day 15 F.H.A. 1,25 F.H.A. Officerg Bear- cat Staff 35 Spanish Club 3,45 Student Council 45 F.T.A. 45 Masquers 4. Linda McGee Latin Club 1,25 F.H.A. 1,25 F.H.A. Officer 25 Glee Club 2,35 F.B.L.A. 3,45 Delegate N.C.F.B.L.A. Clon- vention 3,45 F.B.L.A. Officer 4. Miss Georgia Haley waits gratefully while Lizua White, editor of the 1963 Bearcat, reads the dedi- cation to her. Gerald McGowan Bethel High School 15 Basketball 2,3,45 Baseball 3,45 Spanish Club 35 Monogram Club 3,4. Bill McKinney Student Council 15 Latin Club 1,25 J.V. Football 1,25 Bearcat Staff 2,35 Track 2,3,45 Delegate Junior Science and Humanities Symposium 35 Masquers 45 Masquers Officer 45 Senior Advisory Council5 Sen- ior Superlative. Jeff McMillan Marshal 15 Track 1,25 J.V. Football 25 Monogram Club 2,35 Spanish Club 35 Class Officer 3. Gail McNeil Latin Club 15 Girls' Play Day 15 Basketball 1,2,3,45 Monogram Club 2,3,45 Glee Club 35 Masquers 45 Senior Superlative. Tommy Melton Class Officer 15 Library Assistant 1,2,45 Student Council 1,2,3,45 J.V. Basketball 1,25 J.V. Football 25 Jr.-Sr. M.C. 35 Spanish Club 3,45 Orientation Board 3,45 National Honor Society 3,45 N.C.N.H.S. Convention 3,45 National Honor Society Officer 45 Associate Editor Bearcat 35 Editor Bearcat 45 N.C.S.P.I. 45 Homecoming Escort 45 F.T.A. 45 Senior Superlative. Mattie Menefee Latin Club 1,25 N.C. All-State Band 15 Band 1,2,3,45 Band Officer 1,2,3,45 Majorette 1,2,3,45 Boone Clinic Band 1,2,3,45 Homecoming Maid of Honor 45 Senior Superlative. Dean Miller Latin Club 1,2 5 N.C.J.C.L. 25 Foremanship 4. Nancy Nicholson Latin Club 15 Girls' Play Day 15 Band 1,2,3,45 Band Officer 45 Majorette 2,35 Drum Major 45 Glee Club 2,35 Assembly Pianist 45 F.T.A. 4. Rosemary Parsons F.H.A. 1,45 F.H.A. Officer 45 Band 1,2,3,45 Boone Bland 2,3,45 Band Officer 45 Spanish Club 3,45 Dewey Poteat Track 2,3,45 Spanish Club 3. J an Price Cary High School, Cary, North Carolina 1,25 Glee Club 45 F.T.A. 4. John Proffit Track 15 Football 25 Monogram Club 2,3,45 Baseball 3,45 Foremanship 45 Glee Club 45 Glee Club Officer 45 Masquers 4. Bonnie Rector Gamewell High School 15 F.H.A. 2. Martha Rhodes F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 F.H.A. Officer 25 Spanish Club 3,45 Bearcat Staff 45 F.B.L.A. 45 F.T.A. 4. Sherry Rice Latin Club 15 Basketball 1,25 Basketball Manager 35 F.H.A. 35 Monogram Club 45 Senior Superlative. Pat Robbins F.H.A. 25 F.B.L.A. 3,45 Masquers 4. Beverly Rogers Latin Club 1,2,45 Band 1,2,3,45 Band Officer 45 Girls' State Representative 45 National Honor Society 4. Patti Saylor J.V. Cheerleader 15 Latin Club 1,25 Student Council Ah, it isn't so, Sherry! The senior superlatives got in some week-night socializing during their Byron Penneu party at Jennifer Hedrick's home. Baseball 1,25 Spanish Club 3,45 Glee Club 45 Home- coming Escort 4. Doris Philyaw F.H.A. 15 Latin Club 1,2. Steve Philyaw Band 1,25 Basketball 1,2,3,45 Spanish Club 35 Glee Club 45 Glee Club Officer 4. Harold Pilkenton Wrestling 1,2,3,4 5 Football Manager 35 Monogram Club 35 Glee Club 45 Glee Club Officer 4. Victor Pope Band 1,2,3,45 Glee Club 3,4. 4'1 Larry Taylor proudly accepts the trophy for Most Valuable Player on the 1963 foot- ball squad. 152,35 Bearcat Staff 1,3,45 Marshal 1,2,3,45 Moun- taineer Staff 35 Class Officer 35 Spanish Club 3,45 Spanish Club Officer 45 Cheerleader 45 Monogram Club 45 Orientation Board 45 Homecoming Sponsor 45 National Honor Society 45 Senior Superlative. Judy Scott Class Officer 35 F.B.L.A. 3,4. Thomas A. Scott Freedman High School 1,2,3. National Honor Socie- ty 3,45 National Honor Society Officer 4. Bob Seila Latin Club 1,2545 Latin Club Officer 45 J.V. Foot- ball 25 Student Council 3,45 Wrestling 45 National Honor Society 45 Senior Superlative. Nancy Setzer F.H.A. 15 Basketball 2,3,45 Glee Club 35 Monogram Club 45 Masquers 4. Sandra Smart Lincolnton High School, 15 Clover High School 25 F.B.L.A. 3,45 F.B.L.A. Officer 45 Bearcat Staff 45 Office Assistant 45 Homecoming Sponsor 4. Sandra Smith J.V. Cheerleader 15 Latin Club 1,2,45 Student Coun- cil 1,2545 Assistant Business Manager Mountaineer 35 Business Manager Mountaineer 45 Delegate N.C.S.P.I. 45 Orientation Board 3,45 F.T.A. 45 F.T.A. Officer 45 National Honor Society 45 Senior Ad- visory Councilg Senior Superlative. Alice Ann Smithey Band 1,2,3,45 Boone Clinic Band 1,2,35 Latin Club 1,2,45 Latin Club Officer 25 Delegate N.C'.J.C.L. 25 Student Council 2,45 F.T.A. 45 National Honor So- ciety 4. Ann Stronach Trident Junior High School, Anaheim, California 15 Magnolia High School, Anaheim, California 25 F.H.A. 35 Spanish Club 3,45 Glee Club 4. Jim Summerford Latin Club 1,25 Delegate N.C.J.C.L. 1,25 Student Council 2,45 Monogram Club 2,3,45 Baseball Score- keeper 253,45 Optimist Youth Appreciation Award 45 Mountaineer Staff 45 Bearcat Staff 4. Jerry Taylor Cary High School, Cary, North Carolina 1,2,3. Larry Taylor Track 15 Basketball 1,2,3,45 Football 1,2,3,45 Co- Captain Football 45 Baseball 2,3,45 Monogram Club 2,3,45 Monogram Club Officer 45 Class Officer 2,45 At the L.H.S. banquet held in the school cafeteria, Bruce Vanderbloemen wa s presented the trophy for Best Blocker. l7 ' Spanish Club 3,45 Senior Advisory Council5 Senior Superlative. Jane Thom pson Latin Club 1,25 Masquers 45 F.T.A. 45 F.T.A. Officer 45 Homecoming Sponsor 45 Senior Superlative. Judy Torrence J.V. Cheerleader 15 Latin Club 1,25 Latin Club Offi- cer 25 Student Council 1,3,45 Bearcat Staff 1,3,45 Assistant Business Manager Bearcat 35 Business Manager Bearcat 45 Orientation Board 2,3,45 Cheer- leader 2,3,45 Monogram Club 2,3,45 Masquers 45 Masquers Officer 45 Homecoming Sponsor 45 Senior Advisory Council5 Senior Superlative. Newland Townsend J.V. Cheerleader 15 Girls' Play Day 15 Latin Club 1,2,45 Delegate N.CJ.C.L. 1,45 Basketball 2,3,45 Span- ish Club 35 Bearcat Staff 35 Monogram Club 3,45 Masquers 45 Senior Superlative. Brenda Triplett Latin Club 15 Basketball 25 Spanish Club 35 F.H.A. 35 Mountaineer Staff 35 Masquers 45 F.T.A. 45 Glee Club 45 Senior Superlative. Camilla Triplett Girls' Play Day 15 Basketball 2,3,45 Monogram Club 3,45 Masquers 4. Karan Triplett Girls' Play Day 15 Basketball 2,3,45 Monogram Club 3,45 F.B.L.A. 3,45 Delegate F.B.L.A. Convention 3,45 Masquers 4. The hard working girls who relinquish their study halls to help with daily office tasks are Jane Thompson, Sandra Smart, Carol Under- down, Lydia Johnson, .lean Mc-Gee, Rebecca Stevens, Kay Robinson, and Daryl Brinton. They are talking to their chief, Mrs. Nelson. ,- 3 s 1 A I-4 1 1 5. 'ci f in . ' ' fl is if '32 5 A ' . ' 2. sw, S ff , .5 . 5 '-+- Senior Jane Fraley attended the Civitan Human Relations Conference last summer. Bruce Vanderbloemen Student Council 1,2,3,45 Latin Club 1,2,45 N.C.J.C.L. 1,2,3,45 National J.C.L. Convention 35 N.C.J.C.L. Officer 45 Football 2,3,45 Golf 2,3,45 Wrestling 3,45 Monogram Club 3,45 Bearcat Staff 35 National Honor Society 3,45 National Honor Society Officer 45 Span- ish Club 3,45 Mountaineer Staff 45 Class Officer 45 Senior Advisory Council5 Senior Superlative. Elizabeth Walker F.H.A. 1,25 Band 1,2,3,45 F.B.L.A. 4. Judy Wall Latin Club 1,25 Band 1,2,3,45 Band Officer 45 Nation- al Honor Society 4. William Welch Wrestling 1,2,3,4. Dennis Whitener Latin Club 1,25 Delegate N.C.J.C.L. Convention 1,25 J.V. Basketball 1,25 Baseball 2,3,45 Monogram Club 2,3,45 Marshal 3,45 Masquers 45 Masquers Officer 4. Norma Wilson Glee Club 2,3,4. Donna Winkler F.H.A. 1,25 F.H.A. Officer 25 Marshal 2,3,45 Spanish Club 35 Bearcat Staff 45 Masquers 45 Homecoming Sponsor 45 Senior Superlative. Sonjia Sexton WVitherspoon Basketball 25 F.B.L.A. 3,45 Glee Club 45 Glee Club Officer 45 Masquers 4. ,Q .-ff, 1 Mary Thompson and Nancy Poteat are busy work- Juniors rush madly about in the concession stand ing on preparations for the 1964 Junior-Senior. during football games to raise money for the Junior- Senior. The junior class seem to be arguing among themselves about something . . . class rings maybe? SQXJVXOQIJ XL Q, wifi Es Q-lgfffs 163 i ' i -Q... pi ww.-vw... The leaders of the junior class who plan the treasurer, Donnie Church. Second row: secretary, Junior-Senior and preside over the meeting to choose Linda McFadyeng vice-president, Mike Cross, and class rings are first row: boys' work chairman, president, Barry Lawson. Steve Simeg girls' work chairman, Tana Jaynesg and Although juniors have had tough courses in English for three years, their topics of con- versation are somewhat limited to their grueling hours in the concession stand, their harried class meetings, their prettier- than-ever class rings, and their unforgettable Junior - S e n i o r. The hard -working upperclass- men have really e a r n e d their rank after hours spent on alge- braic equations, English compo- sition, history reports, and lab experiments. As they look ahead to next year's commencement exercises, they realize that they have had many rewards for their efforts. JUNIORS Juniors join the mad three-minute rush to get from one class to the next. With almost two hundred freshmen, it's quite a squeeze. ,I '56 Steve Abel Pansy Absher Alicia Alicki Lucy Anders Nancy Anders Janice Andrews Susan Atwater Kyle Austin Pauline Ayers Cathy Barlow Virginia Barlow Shirley Barnette Jimmy Benfield Eddie Boldin Robert Boston Alan Bowman Clinard Bowman Phyllis Bowman Doug Boyd Peggy Bradshaw Brenda Brookshire Charlie Brown Robert Brown Judy Burgess JUNIORS Steve Byrd Joretta Childers Donnie Church Mary Sue Church Wanda Church Gail Clark Terry Clark Jodie Clarke Phyllis Clarke Walter Clement Vicki Cloer Freddy Coffey Jimmy Coffey Jerry Cole Carl Cook Jeri Corley Penny Craig Mike Cross Joe Davis Myra Alice Dickson Jack Doll Mary Ruth Dula Bebe Ernest Ronny Ferguson rl V ,Q fi 2 4' 'in ,cw my .I W ' 'fi . 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J W ll if ,giv- 'rf 69 sq,- S--ff-I w l w 4. l ml we V 'WV'-xml ' 1 1' an 'ws Q I l ll il i l 1 W 1 l I X251 wr 'V Chris Rauchfuss Gladys Rector ,f 4,,,.. -r l'5? 3'V L9 pig T it-v 'QQ-gr n,,,.v Ji' A an fan 'W' 1 ' x,-5, EP 500 ftifxjf 9 Vu- 'ifra- ,S-fx -u. I ,qxfvs qw ,,-.2 , AZ Roxanne Templeton Mary Thompson +C' Lee Reese Bob Ritch Laura Robbins Tommy Robbins Judy Rogers Johnny Russell Gerald Scott Andy Seila Mickey Setzer Steve Shoemaker Steve Sime Mary Sisk Brent Smith C. L. Smith Jeff Smith Jerry Smith Mike Smith Robert Smith Randy Spainhour Gloria Staines Becky Suddreth Bill Suddreth Gail Suddreth Elaine Swanson UNIORS 1964 Mike Triplett Carol Underdown Elaine Underdown Brenda Walker Wayne Walker Doug' Wall Anne Walsh Danny Walsh Susan Warlick Harry Warren Dennis Waters Kate Waters Neal Watson Steve Watson Susan Watson Tommy Watson Nancy Welch Todd White Linda Whittington Larry Williams Bobo Wilson M.. f 'i 'm ' ' KK '-4 - I I 1-V, fl' -.N-.Q L ': , . R vs-Lf . A f' 4 5 all lblliidt 4 1' w 'f A' 9' ,Q f C. as P- 'FMQU' 'lv-'M' 'l9 ' ig, mr ' 'uc-vi Sylvia Wilson Brenda Woods 7 l l ff .. .y- f-ff , 'Ifhis sophomore homeroom is voting for class officers. I KC? W-- ---,aw 24 Q .- in Martha Johnson and Mike Suddreth are doing last min ute proofing of their leaf notebooks which were a required project for all Mr. Brown's biology students. S OPH OM ORES This happy group leads the sophomore class: David Pipes, presidentg Kron Littleton, vice-presidentg Becky Hin- son, secretaryg and John Beall, treasurer. if 442 5 f Entering the somewhat familiar doors of L.H.S. for the second year, the sopho- mores find themselves amidst an en- tirely new world of learning. Struggling through geometry, experimenting in biol- ogy, and attaining the ranks of masters instead of slaves during Latin slave Week are all a vital part of being a soph- omore. The humiliation of being a lowly freshman has ended, but these students are still under the tyranny of the arro- gant upperclassmen. Every sophomore is looking forward to two more exhilarat- ing years at L.H.S. 72 Linda Abee David Abernethy Thomas Absher Phillip Adkins Charles Anderson Janice Andrews Debby Austin Pamela Austin Barbara Baker Claude Baker Donald Ballard Ellouise Banks G1ary Barlow Edgar Barlowe Sid Barnett Q' 4' I 'Ulf Q19 S OPH OM ORE S Carole Barnette John Beall Jackie Beard Ray Benfield Lynn Bernhardt Davanna Bolick Linda Bradshaw Tamela Braswell Pam Broach Richard Brookshire Lynda Brown Steve Bryant Barbara Buie Rex Bush John Carter lf' Q an We ,Q .. 7 1 V ,, .Q I '-:am .na 3 'c7'f 1 NV l 'Rafah 1' itil? tying . gb, Witt' ai I- 1 Q 9 ' .i 'bf U. , 4 1 1221 raw w L frm, M S L A l an f 5 'V - if W 1 5 .- -' -,X Q . I i ' g., xg, 'lx 7 ?Lf Z f , f X X Roger Chester Jimmy Clark Ken Clark Randee Clark Susan Clark Sherry Clay Paul Clement Eddie Conley Joe Cornett Sherry Correll Donald Crisp Earl Crisp Carolyn Cilller Sandra Davidson Vicki Davis S OPH OM ORE S , Linn A , f- qua X' 'YV V ,gl , -i '40-'M o oo C a , 'nrn l w f , I A, N' L ,C ,' BL, an 4 gg H , ,V w I Qj' ?,,F, f A. . I I l I n n-:j,f -2.1: ff in ff . l Io- a it A5354 k L X iv 4 Marthe Doll Alton Duncan Aileen Edmisten Watt Estes Marsha Farthing Cheryl Floyd Martha Foster Robert Franklin Sandra Furr Ted Greer Bill Hall Jerry Hamby Liz Happer Alex Harris Cynthia Hart Naomi Hartley Bud Hathcock Jimmy Hayes Susan Hedrick Becky Hinson Allen Hollar Jimmy Holman George Johnson Lydia Johnson Martha Johnson Jimmy Jones Lenora Kendrick Marshall Kincaid Philip Kincaid Loretta Kovachi S OPH OM ORES Beth Lackey Bruce Laney Ruby Lerner Caroline Lineback Tommy Littlejohn Kron Littleton Virginia Marr Beulah May ' Steve Maynard Mac McCall Becky McGowan Pam McKinney David Mikeal Leon Mullis Jan Myers 'WM E -'38 L' f Alan Nelson Richard Norment Loretta Norris Robert Norris Jim O'Dell Larry Palmer Wayne Parker Douglas Philyaw Mike Philyaw David Pipes Emily Raby Eddie Rader Junior Reese Patton Reighard Clyde Robbins S OPH OM ORE S Frances Robbins Mary Robbins Kay Robinson William Rogers Henry Rowan Allen Safford Ginger Seehorn Larry Setzer Norman Sherwood June Sides Jerry Sipes Nancy Smith Larry- Stallings Rebecca Stevens Ivey Stine Bill Stronach Sara Stroupe Bill Suddreth Mike Suddreth Sherwin Suddreth Ken Sumlin Mike Summerlin C. L. Sumpter Linda Swanson Marsha Talton Herbert Taylor Bobby Thompson Fredel Thompson James Townsel Beverly Triplett S OPH OM ORE S Sally Troutman Linda Underdown Donna Walker Harold Walker Joanne Walker Phyllis Walker James Walsh Jerry Walsh Steve Walsh Bobby Watson Carolyn Watson Luther Whisnant 1, 'SQ Reggie Whisnant J gfp-V , wa t..-rw f M1-Q. fx If ug, 4 f x is V . J 't 32:1 ir-P Wy 443 X lx jf? if Q42 aa tk, -gns 'i fm A .i,i I n ff:i1 Z in NQE, , These freshmen in Mrs. Whitehead's homeroom seem a little anxious as they receive their first report cards as students of L.H.S. I Freshman Chuck McAfee is hardly as tall as the Jukebox. fMaybe he's a mascot in disg'uise.J FRESHMEN The freshman class officers, talking to their adviser, Mrs. Rans- dell, are treasurer, Steve Greer, vice-president, Laura Jo Dulag secretary, Frances Woodburyg and president, Joanne Brinton. 78 The largest class of freshmen ever to attend L. H. S. eagerly entered un- familiar but welcome doors this year. For the first time freshmen are tack- ling geometry, and they are offered a four-year Spanish program. Fighting for mere existence, these young stu- dents suffer the pangs of being un- derclassmen. Although they will still be labeled as lowly freshmen, they look forward to their sophomore year, the second rung in climbing the lad- der to upperclassman supremacy. Carol Abee Wanda Absher David Anders Calvin Anderson Harold Ayers Gwyn Barlow Karen Barlow Linda Barrier Martha Brackett Gregg Bradshaw Deborah Braswell Joanne Brinton Beverly Broach Bob Brown Mike Buncick Joe Burns Johnny Burris Danny Caldwell Alice Fay Church Janice Church Relma Church Rhonda Church Roger Church Becky Clark Robert Clark Vicki Clark Eddie Clarke Carol Clement Allen Cline Diedra Cline Sue Ellen Cline Marjorie Coffey Judy Craig Dennis Crisp Mary Crisp Susan Crisp Charlie Crotts Lynne Crowe Betty Curtis Diane Dalton Donna Davis Laura Jo Dula Tommy Dunn Larry Earp Garry Eller Jessie Enloe Sherry Estes Gail Friesland Leslie Frye Patricia Furr Melissa Gibbons Richard Gilbert Tommy Gladden Katy Goff La Donna Goforth Kathleen Gossett Jim Gossler Larry Gragg Stephen Graham Janice Greene Steve Greer Sally- Griffin Tommy Hahn Tim Hamby Jean Harman Kathy Harris Pat Harrison Arita Hartley Les Hedrick Martha Henderson Claudia Hickman Dennis Holden Sarah Holden Sandra Hollander Sherry Holman Jack Holsclaw Claude Hoyle Lonnie Huff Gray Huffstetler Patricia Hunt Carolyn James Bill Jonas Dee Dee Kendrick - in Ben Kincaid Adele King' Sarah Kirby Harriett Kiser Robert Laws Celia Lindsay Gene Lovins Betty Jo Maggi Steve Marler Chuck McAfee Don McAlister Dean McGhinnis Vivian McGowan Martha McKinney Marshall McLean Sandra McMahan Jeffrey Meeks Do-ug' Melton Doug Miller Linda Miller Susan Miller Steve Mullis Mary Max Neely Bobby Nelson Carol Nelson Mike Nelson Dick Norris Dianne O'Ham Andrea Painter Lynda Parsons Marsha Pearson 'fi' 'ww wrfff' 1 5' 14 dc 5 'gig .. 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Third row: Barry Lawson Danny Clark, Terry Goble, Larry Church, Ronald Greene, Dal Greer, Harry Warren, Bill Suddreth Jerry Sipes, Alan Nelson, and David Mikeal. FOOTBALL Larry Taylor hustles to gain every inch of that all-important first-down yardage. Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir SCOREBOARD ... f.. ... ... ... ... Q.. ... Belmont Morganton Newton Hudson Valdese Shelby Marion Hickory Wilkes-Central Taylorsville h.BOfb0 Wilsorgl puns two defenders along with The captains break through the Beaicat to begin lm Oraslzea egam' another Wonderful night of Homecoming f6StlVl Autumn brought forth the colorful foot- ball season to L.H.S. The Bearcats Worked hard for their long awaited games. When those Friday nights came, the highly con- ditioned young athletes Went out to do battle With many of the state's leading teams. Football was not only a game on Friday nights but an intense spirit which was held in esteem throughout the year. It held the memories of the hard-earned victories and the demoralizing defeats. The Bearcats found 1963 to be their worst season in re- cent years as they finished in the NWC cel- lar. 'X LEHOIRNQ Gerald McGowan and Bill Early went 'way up there to haul in the rebound. Each Tuesday and Friday night during the long winter months, the evenings are filled with the en- thusiasm and glamour of basketball. The mighty L.H.S. warriors always supply their fans with a show unequaled by any other team. The small gym- nasium with its avid fans provides the drive and determination to come back for a victory or win the hard-fought, close games. The tall, lean young men always strive for the extra points to bring victory. This year the conference contenders for the first time played a portion of their schedule in the new Lenoir Community Center. BA S KE TBA LL The Bearcats are really set to roll this season Ferguson, Mickey Setzer, and Larry Palmer. Second with a top-knotch squad. First row: Terry Clark, row: Bill Early, Gerald McGowan, Harry Warren Steve Abel, Larry Taylor, Donnie Church, Ronny Bill Crowe, Richard Bradshaw, and Watt Estes. LEA for Bill Crowe leaps high above a defender to bag an easy two points. If Bill Early decided to climb up a little higher in order to get a better View of the ball game. The Bearcats' co-captains for '63-'64 are seniors Bill Early and Bill Crowe. What 'cha got behind ya back, Early ? Bill Early raises his hand to let everybody know that he has the answer to the opponent's offense.f?J Bill Crowe anxiously awaits his teammate's shot as he scrambles for rebound position.. ,J JI 2 M- . X X Q 5 lf as 11 Under the coaching of Mrs. Bolick, the Ladycats have developed a good, fast ball team. Win or lose, they always manage to keep their spirit high. First row: Lucy Anders, managerg Karan Triplett, Camilla Triplett, Becky McGowan, Debby Austin, Linda Swanson, Rebecca Prestwood, Phyllis Bowman, Ai- LAD YCA TS Are they trying to get the ball or help her up? Fellow do you use Ban? The referees are rather Hard knocks are plentiful in basketball. expressive at times ,, 9 6 K ,, LHS 4 Jennifer Jaynes, Lenoir's scoring ace, gets set to pump another jumper through the nets. The young ladies of L.H.S. can participate in only one of the major sports offered. Their in- tense efforts are concentrated toward bringing home a victory. The Ladycats' battle is a prelim- inary to the boys' game, but they show the same heated action as their counterparts. Aw right, you, get ya dirty clams off da ball! 91 Jump high, Ladycats, jump high! Nancy Set- zer leaps to get the jump ball. Hey there, you with the ball in the air! Is it going up or coming down? w r l . l 'Af' T' 3 ' . , ' ' J Y! I I- fa,-',, '1fK'zv A ,' ,'Qw, , ,f f.:-1, J,-F' i , ' 14 ' . 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Brian Crisp leads the pack at the start with Richard Triplett in hot pursui . r 1963 TRACK RESULTS March 22 at NCSD Hickory, 531431 Morganton, 26, Newton-Conover 233 Valdese, 1215 3 Lenoir, 9153 NCSD, 53 Taylors- ville, 2. March 29 at NCSD Hickory, 53153 Lenoir, 31, Morganton, 173 Val- dese, 16153 Newton-Conover, 15153 NCSD, 14253 Taylorsville, 6. Aprll 4 at NCSD Lenoir, 513 Wilkes-Central, 383 Valdese, ZTWQ Morganton, 24M53 Hudson, 93 Taylorsville, 4. David Beach soars high over the bar April 10 at Lenoir demonstf-WHS 1115 form and aglhty Lenoir, 57: Valdese, 5315 3 Hudson, 2515 3 Taylors- ville, 18. April 18 at Newton Hickory, 69153 Newton-Conover, 27153 Lenoir, 17153 Morganton, 143 Valdese, 12V33 Hudson, 103 Taylorsville, 2153 Appalachian, 1. April 27 at Morganton CNWC meetl Hickory, 553 Wilkes-Central, 243 Morganton, 23g Lenoir, 17 3 Newton-Conover, 163 Valdese, 13g Hudson, 53 Taylorsville, 1. Earl Crisp strains every muscle in an ef fort to put the shot Way out there. The Bearcats enjoyed a highly successful track season in 1963. Not only did they win two of the eight meets in which they participated, but they also made a good showing in the others. Great performances by such athletes as Jerry Shuford, Brian Crisp, Mike Gibbons, David Beach, and others enabled the cinder men to roll along over many opponents. Shuford was by far the most outstanding, win- ning the shot put seven times out of eight. He al- so did well in the broad jump. Crisp excelled as a sprinter, and Bill Kennerly frequently placed in the pole vault. David Beach performed some magnificent feats in the high jump, often leap- ing higher than his own height. The whole squad showed a great deal of spirit and enthusiasm that enabled them to do so well. 93 -11f4 5.fliv dl ,-11 .3 'ff' , v Ulf? I y Qlff N ,-L7 , l K i f 'Lil UK, ,SLN Off? -V ll? -1 -.mkglligp 5 X ix fvfilllgf 'r i 1, 2132 'X ,NH . ' ,. l X l lx X' I? sri. V ' I 'JA 1 ur . K i f i F X ' -- X ,. Q - mg- a Q V if AJ, -'ew .. ' The 1963 baseball team is all smiles, as usual. Front row: David Hollar, D. D. Smith, Steve Sime, Ronny Ferguson, Richard Greer, Terry Clark, Brent Smith, Steve Abel, Bill Cole, Jer1'y Sipes, and Jim Summerforcl. Second row: Basil Watson, Steve Wat- BA SEBA LL X. son, Dennis Whitener, Herschel Turnage Richard Bradshaw, Danny Clark, Gerald McGowan Larry Taylor, John Proffit, Donnie Church Gary Maltba and Jim Poarch. Danny Clark stretches 'way out there for the out at first base. I M A , Donnie Church really kicks up the dirt as he slides safely into third base. fmt 'J is ' as 'fi , ,, V lm ffrfv ,T ffff' When spring arrives, L.H.S.'s attention turns to our national pastime. The Bearcat nine always play their hearts out during the afternoon and evening games at Davenport field. With victory as their ulti- mate goal, they show superlative sportsmanship that Lenoir can be proud of. Yer blind as ary bat! Doesn't any- one agree with the umpire any more? Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir Lenoir -. -- SCOREBOARD . .11 Drexel .... . 8 Hudson ...... 5 Kings Creek .. 2 Hickory ...... 3 Hudson ........ 2 Kings Creek .... 3 Hickory ........ 4 Wilkes Central 1 Taylorsville ..... 0 Newton-Conover 8 Valdese ........ 6 Morganton ..... 3 Marion .. ..- ..10 6 3 4 4 8 7 5 4 4 0 1 5 nt Larry T a y l o r attempts a bu against the visiting Kings Creek team. Coach Hope and senior co- captains Bill Cole and Jim Poarch just couldn't find a smile to pre- sent to the photographer. GOLF The newest sport at L.H.S. is golf. Although just in their third season, the young linksmen have ma- tured quickly. In their first year, after a one-Win regular season, they finished sixth out of sixteen in the association meet. Last year the team tied with Concord for second place just one stroke be- hind Morganton. Almost all of last year's team is back this year trying hard to bring to L.H.S. its first association golf trophy. The golf team has been more completely outfitted with bags, balls, and all-weather jackets paid for by the Lenoir Ath- letic Club in cooperation with the local golf club and pro. Ask Mr. McPunn who Lenoir's- most ar dent golf enthusiast is. Among the local golfing pros UD at L.H.S. are Mike Cross, Randy Spainhour, John Mullis, Bruce Vanderbloemen, Danny Anderson, Kron Littleton, Duff Armfield, John fMayorJ Beall, Pat Reighard, Johnny Nash, and Bill Mitchum. -- iii -p ' hw . .W ,JI .. gi Y- 4. 4134 'T .1 M 1 any .., Yf . Q, , f ...Marg ,QVGA L'-, --- , I, - ,ji-1-,14L ...ri , js- h J-K . .,, .1 ,, ' - . Q'-. 'ln. ,.,'- i 'W-wp. . .ya ,,, ' , , f- 1, ' .. . an -5. g ' ff., , . 1 ,,,. YL , ,, . V ,,.. :Gun w,,,ff Q ' - . X.-A aL xvaf, .'-'J A, , wa. A, . V ' , ,A f, ' .f 4 ,, .fwr , V' ' . , , H f '74 JY uf, ' Amy Q, . 1 'WW . iv G ., Q, an .+V Lanny., ,H T . .. - - 'V' t Va V asf 'Q 1 ' A . ' ' av N , Q.-.V M JV: dana., 1 'IAA 14 'Aq'?f ' W' ' if in, , ' - f, A . vi.. 4- A - '- . 1 -- .tvfu ,:f '1f-:..Q..:'1'.:Qa:,u.:3.l WRESTLING Is everybody ready? The wrestling team works hard to get in shape. One of the fastest growing sports at L.H.S. is wrestling. The sport is different from all others because the boys compete in weight groups. These weight groups range from the ninety-five pound and under class to the over one hundred and eighty pound class, with eleven other classes in between. Competition is on an individual basis with each boy fighting for team points. The Bearcat wrestlers are aided this year by some new Warm-up suits and more uniforms, not to mention a new wrestling maft. Also new to Bearcat wrestling is Coach Bill Slayton. The Bearcat grapplers have much potential this Blair, Randy Spainhour, Ed Blair, William Welch, year. First row: Bill Seila, Gregory Pilkenton, Kron and Tom Kent. Third row: Dean McGhinnis, manager, Littleton, James Townsel, Wayne Taylor, Pat Reig- Tom Scott, Bruce Vanderbloemen, Ronald Greene, Bill hard, and Roger Watson, manager. Second row: Nor- Suddreth, Earl Crisp, and Barry Lawson. man Sherwood, Larry Setzer, Danny Walsh, Bob fi ,f-5 FX pq The letter winners of L.H.S. compose the Mono- gram Club. First row: Freddy Coffey, David Beach, Steve Abel, Ronald Greene, Jim Summerford, Bruce Vanderbloemen, Bill Crowe, Larry Taylor, Gerald McGowan, Bobo Wilson, David Hollar, Carl Cook, Roger Hames, and Rex Bush. Second row: Sherry Rice, Patti Saylor, Frances Dayvault, Mary Sue Church, Bill Kennerly, Terry Clark, Richard Brad- shaw, Bob Blair, Tommy Robbins, David Hartley, Johnny Nash, and Junior Reese. Third row: Becky McGowan, Camilla Triplett, Jennifer Jaynes, Karan M0 OGRAM CLUB The Monogram Club officers head one of the most active clubs in school. Bill Early, vice-president, Larry Taylor, president, Donnie Church, treasurer, and Mary Sue Church, secretary. Triplett, Newland Townsend, Nancy Setzer, Gail Mc- Neil, James' Townsel, Ed Blair, Donnie Church, Lar- ry Church, Danny Anderson, Bill Early, and Judy Torrence. Fourth row: Bill Suddreth, Lee Reese, Brent Smith, Linda Bush, Rebecca Prestwood, Tom- my Watson, Dennis Whitener, Danny Clark, John Proffit, Butch Berry, and Dal Greer. Fifth row: Barry Lawson, Ted Greer, Jerry Sipes, Steve Bry- ant, Richard Greer, Mike Cross, Jimmy Hayes, Terry Goble, and Bill Mitchum. The Monogram Club is made up of every- one who has lettered in a varsity sport, man- aged a team, or been elected cheerleader. Its purpose is to embody the spirit of Lenoir High School on the athletic field, Win or lose. The Monogram Club scrapbook was a new pro ject for that organization last year. A A 'X ,, f .- iillulnwfm The girls and boys on the cheerleading team this lor, Judy Torrence, and Fredel Thompson Second year really yelled their hearts out at football and row: Ted Greer, Frances Dayvault, head cheerleader basketball games. They did much to raise school and Doug Wall. sp1r1t They are first row: Linda Bush, Patti Say- CHEERLEADERS From pep rallies to football games, any sport scene would be incomplete Without the vigorous yelling of the varsity cheerleaders. This year, donned in new uniforms, but still boasting the traditional blue and White, these seven spirited girls and boys strive to rouse the L.H.S. cheering section. With their indescribable spirit, not to mention their cheering antics, these lads and lasses boost the Bearcats on to victory. The shakers fly as the cheerleaders execute one of their more active 7 they are a valuable asset to the school. 5 This is a behind-the-scene shot of the 1963-1964 cheerleading squad of L.H.S. Weekly practice sessions are one reason why I l i 3 Just as a 1 m o s t everyone must u n d e r g o preliminary training before going into a field of work, so must the ju- nior varsity be trained before they are allowed to play var- sity ball. Practice makes per- fect, as the old saying goes, and it really makes sense. Ex- perience is the best teacher, and the junior varsity gets plenty of it. They are taught the spirit that enriches the game. JU IOR VARSITY BASKETBALL These healthy looking athletes may not play first-string varsity basketball, but one can bet that they work as hard for their wins as the big team does. They are first row: Tommy Summerlin, Jerry Hamby, Mike Pearson, Roger Taylor, Mac McCall, and Steve Greer. Second row: Bobo Wilson, Bill Mitchum, Dick Oakley, Mike Philyaw, Mike Triplett, Bruce Laney, John Beall, and Ray Benfield. JU IOR VARSITY Ably handling the J.V. cheering chores are Fredda Thompson, Mar- sha Pearson, Diane Dalton, Laura Jo Dula, Sarah Holden, Vivian Mc- Q Z Gowan and Jennifer Warren. I Cheering the junior varsity team on to victory, these freshman girls demonstrate true teenage vigor. Hoping that the J.V. team Will soon live up to the standard of be- ing Hmighty Bearcats, each girl is dreaming of some day being a varsity cheerleader. This year they have shown the spirit, talent, and vitality characteristic of cheerleaders. IOO J XJUQD N1 an SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS George Robinson really sprints While leaping over the hurdle. Most of the Bearcats' heads hang low as they leave the field after another heartbreaking de- feat. Senior lineman Terry Goble was awarded the Sportsmanship tro- phy at the athletic banquet. I ' ' 1 V ff'm..f1 This is a typical dressing room scene after football practice. Pity the poor manager who has to clean it up. . , eg , , .Ei M! a f + , ' Q V 1 Wg. Y ' a S 1' . 4. ' - Mafia 'W' '4 I ,MN .A .-' ,T . ,.,,. , ...,,,.,,,,,,-, -my 5 ' ' fi? '- 1H.u,.-V - i V v . 1: , W , c .-t V , -ft. H . ,E-frtl X T f 'leffqa l w 1.'nf.' lOl f x I I 1 1 'I' nflw y f . if 1' I fbi lrfbgwn 1 9 1513, AQ n 17 ,..- an 'YV f Q. if-ei 1 . A w'Q,,A ' . X ,, , n N . x 1. '., - Q2 5.. Y. , Q'-. .. .f ' X sa1avvS4+wwwwwff9WW'M' W ,.W,.xm..wf.- ve 1 'N nl 1 v A ' N F, 'T' ly. XM! if----x Tommy Melton Editor ,AW The executives Qnotice the foot on the tablej of the Bearcat staff are hard at work planning pictures for the annual. Many L.H.S. students don't even realize how much Work Gail Heldefman goes into publishing a yearbook. Not only does the staff labor over copy revisions, picture captions, and layout planning dur- ing sixth period, but much of the seemingly endless work is done during staff meetings on Week nights. Everything builds up to a climax just before school is dismissed for Christmas Associate Editor BE C I T holidays when the Bearcat goes to press. The members of the Bearcat editorial staff who Daryl Brinton, Marthe Doll, Lydia Johnson, Jenni- put in many hours working on good copy for the fer Warren, and Diane Dalton. Second row: Bruce yearbook were bright and gay on picture day. First Laney, Gail Helderman, Mike Byrd, Martha Rhodes, row: Kay Robinson, Donna Winkler, Judy Harris, Jim Summerford, Judy Burgess, and Tommy Melton. S! Q! The business staff of the Bearcat can always be Second row: Sherry Clay, Judy Burgess, Tamela counted on to raise sufficient funds for its publi- Braswell, Loretta Kovachi, Roxanne Templeton, cation. First row: Diane Dalton, Jennifer Warren, Cheryl Pendry, Sharon Barlowe, and Judy Torrence. Betty Jo Maggi, Vicki Clark, Patti Saylor, Becky Third row: Bruce Laney, Bill Early, George Johnson, Hinson, Lenora Kendrick, and Susan Warlick. Doug Wall, and Jeff McMillan. Without the aid of the business staff, the Bearcat Wouldn't be possible. The business manager and her assistant this year sold 31,800 worth of advertisements to help defray the 254,000 cost of publication and photography. The remainder was secur- ed by selling subscriptions in homerooms, which totaled 550 copies. This is the largest number of Bearcats that has ever been sold. Assistant business manager Cheryl Pendry talks to the Bearcat's business adviser, Miss Austin. The business manager, Judy Torrence, was cheated by the photographer and cut out of the picture. Cruel world, ain't it! . Pi Agni J - f ,f W- lO5 Judy Torrence Business Manager Gu Cheryl Pendry Assistant Business Manager 41 'ls Karin EMMA? v f 1,21 , mf' 'fu ,,,-:., 9 2 'H ' 2 'i?2'fQg-yi 'Q . f fi Ayrmy v - rw? ' Q, 2 -5, , qw? If x if Wh U if gy jf x ! Q A ff f w X J Countless hours of Work go into writing the articles for the Mountaineer. Members of the editori- al staff are first row: Becky Suddreth, Nancy Welch, Pam Johnson, Jane Fraley, and Lydia John- son. Second row: Mary Sisk, Rebecca Stevens, Daryl Brinton, Ginger Seehorn, Joanne Brinton, Ruby Ler- MOU TAI EER Frances Dayvault Editor ner, Judy Burgess, Diane Dalton, and Tamela Bras- Well. Third row: Mike Byrd, Jim Summerford, Bev- erly Beal, Jodie Clarke, Bruce Vanderbloemen, Elaine Swanson, Mary Lib Henderson, Frances Dayvault, and Mary Sue Church. The students on the Mountaineer editorial staff are the ones who Write the features, report the news, and review the sports events in each of the nine issues. Stories are assigned, and deadlines have to be met. Many hours of work go into making the school paper the excellent publication that it is. Mary Sue Church Associate Editor Ah-ha! The truth is finally out. Guess who doesn't always work on the paper during sixth period. Nawf I 1 A.1.M..M.am.....uHxiial I l nm . E Some Cinderellas had tired feet but happy at the Spring Formal last year. The Mountaineer business staff is responsible for financing the school paper. This includes cost of paper, printing, pictures, and miscellaneous expens- es necessary in the publication of a paper. Ads are secured by the business manager and her assistant, and staff members sell subscriptions and Bearcat license tags to help defray expenses. The annual cost of publishing the Mountaineer is approximate- ly one thousand dollars. With the proceeds, the Mountaineer sponsors the Spring Formal each year. The students of the Mountaineer buslness staff dreth and Sandra Smith. Third row: Ruby Lerner know that friendliness is one of the clues to selling Sharon Barlowe, Jane Fraley, and Daryl Brinton subscriptions First row JOd16 Clarke Pam John- Fourth row: Mary Sue Church, Sherry Rice, Fran son and Jennifer Hedrick Second row Becky Sud- ces Dayvault, and Sally Troutman. l ll Working hard through the year, the Student Council continually shows its efficiency. First row: Minelle Laws, Sandra Smith, Becky Suddreth, Cathy Barlow, Mike Byrd, Beverly Beal, David Pipes, Jim Summerford, Bruce Vanderbloemen, Tommy Melton, and Joanne Brinton. Second row: Janice Andrews, Judy Torrence, George Johnson, Roger Taylor, Mike Pearson, Sid Barnett, Bobby Thompson, C. L. Sump- ter, Steve Sime, Kyle Austin, Donnie Church, Barry STUDENT COUNCIL Bearing the responsibility of guiding the Stu- dent Council through the year are Carole John- ston, secretary, Kyle Austin, treasurer, Bob Blair, president, and Ed Blair, vice-president. M , . Q., ., - ff ,e .,,,. K, , I 35251 . H33 Q ',.. l .. L. A l 1 Lawson, and Mike Cross. Third row: Mary Lib Hen- derson, Ed Blair, Ted Greer, Ruby Lerner, Doug Philyaw, Pam Johnson, Carole Johnston, Judy Bur- gess, Bob Blair, Doug Pegram, Johnny Greene, Bob Seila. Fourth row: Frances Dayvault, Daryl Brinton, Jean Harman, Martha McKinney, Deborah Braswell, Beverly Broach, Diane Dalton, Jennifer Warren, Mar- sha Pearson, Rebecca Stevens, Lydia Johnson, Sara Stroupe, and Tanya Wolf. Two of the notable tasks of the Stu- dent Council are building better school re- lations and better school spirit. Various committees of the Council are responsible for planning entertaining assembly pro- grams, effective bulletin boards, the student lounge, and bringing recognition of special achievements by students and faculty on the honor board. The good-natured caretaker of the school canteen is Kyle Austin, the Stu- dent Council treasurer. , I V- x . 'I A L -'X J x ' I ff 'TTY F fgyf ' - . X N WJ 'Yi'?Y1 vw :IJ Papa Joe's Swingin' Seven fascinated and delighted the audience in a talent assembly program. Their orlginality and cute antics were unmatched. Students find many uses for the Student Lounge during their lunch period. They gab with friends, study for a next-period test, and if they have time, eat lunch. IDS s f 2 5 'J Iii yr U as L., . h. 'JP 21 , 'VA ppm Z1 ' -- .ln Mi: , X Tommy Littlejohn, B e c k y H i n s o n, and Sara Stroupe are admiring the November calendar. These monthly calendars are one of the main responsi- bilities of the Student Council. One of the highest honors at L.H.S. is to be dra Smith, Patti Saylor, Judy Harris, and Frances tapped into the National Honor Society. First row: Dayvault. Second row: Ed Blair, Bob Seila, Bob Beverly Rogers, Jane Fraley, Judy Wall, Alice Ann Blair, Beverly Beal, Bruce Vanderbloemen, Mike Smithey, Mary Lib Henderson, Daryl Brinton, San- Byrd, Tommy Melton, and Thomas Scott. NA TIONAL HONOR SOCIET We are often reminded of the five per cent of American youth who have been in trouble with the law. Little is said of the ninety-five per cent who have never had a run-in with it. Even less is said of ten per cent who excel in character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The pur- pose of the National Honor Society is to recognize those students who best exemplify these qualities and to instill in all students a yearning for excellence. I tap you Bob Blair ... says Sandra Riddle in one of the two annual National i Honor Society initiations. Efficiency is the key word for the N.H.S. officers. First row: Ed Blair, chaplain, Daryl Brinton, secretaryg Judy Harris and Frances Dayvault, co-chairmen of scrapbook committee. Second row: Bruce Vanderbloemen, treasurerg Tommy Melton, presidentg Bob Blair, projects chairmang and Mike Byrd, vice-president. .F P l Ralph Prestwood, Tom Shuford, and Duff Arm field were the main characters in last years NHS play for assembly. Beverly Beal is selling candy to Danny Ander- son in order to raise money for N.H.S. projects. The N.H.S. scrapbook has Won a first the past two years. K ,X 4- .ff mf ..- r 1, x ' 154 4,0 . jwlfif V wrfg, 74, , Na+--'F' ' ,M The new and old members hold high the torch as the climax to another tense and excitlng tapplng ceremony. place award at the . .J z state convention for ,ft fa 1 haf e T. 'P we 255' ' V, I QY 'K f '1-,1,, SQL, fv R 5wQQ,yA,,,, P' N ,W 1 J .fslfff WT ,sw 'ff api ., K Fw , 1. - Q . N X'-f , ,f.w,l.,,,yx 'JW Q Q ,,-1-.g e . f' M. e X . W 'Y : - X ' .. .- ,T A- ..,:1' .' 15 Um- V. .af l, ..,..-,.. . 1 -.,..-,.:.4..., -1-U, ... ,...., . .. ,, ,, , V ,-,l..,., - we - L 1 Wittiest Friendliest Brenda Tfipletf and Dal GF961' Jennifer Hedrick and Beverly Beal Typical Seniors Z Newland Townsend and Bill Early SENIOR Most Original Jane Thompson and Richard Graham Most Athletic Best Looking Gail McNeil and Larry Taylor Carol Beach and Butch Berry Most School Spirit Judy Torrence and Tommy Melton B X Most Dependable Judy Harris and Larry Church A ,aff 3 .1 W' 'xv 1 rf-419 ifhixi 51 ,Awww QNX? :G 1, 4 su My ls i r l 1 Miss Frances Dayvault Homecoming Queen 1963 Escort, Bob Blair Mattie Menefee, maid of honor, pre- sents the traditional bouquet of roses to Frances Dayvault, 1963 L.H.S. homecom- ing' queen. i Jennifer Hedrick, one of the lovely girls in the homecoming court, has her usual warm smile for the crowd and photographer. H4 Carol Beach Daryl Brinton Escort, Bill Crowe Escort, Eddie Blair af Miss Mattie Menefee Maid of Honor Escort, Tommy Melton Sandra Smart Jane Thompson Escort, Mike Bradshaw Escort, Bruce Hayes Af ,--Q Jennifer Hedrick Escort, Butch Berry Patti Saylor Escort, Dal Greer 1963 HOMECOMI G Ten pretty girls, an assembly fashion show, a parade, and a pep rally added to the excitement of Homecoming 1963. The magic moment arrived during pre-game ceremon- ies when the identity of the queen and maid of honor was revealed to students and alum- ni. The post-game sock hop, over which the queen reigned with her court, was a per- fect finale to another homecoming in the fine L.H.S. tradition. Judy Torrence Escort, Bill Early Donna Winkler Escort, Bob Seila All dressed up in their Sunday best, the marshals Woodbury, Phyllis Bowman, and Tommy Littlejohn. assist at nocturnal school presentations. First row: Second row: Ken Sumlin, Dennis Whitener, Ronald Patti Saylor, Becky Suddreth, Donna Winkler, Jan Greene, Dick Oakley, Mike Triplett, Bobby Nelson, Myers, Davanna Bolick, Joanne Brinton, Frances and Doug' Pegram. MARSHA LS Dashing Dick Oakley straightens his tie as his compatriots look on. Ain't he pretty! Adding dignity and charm to our school functions are our marshals, who are chosen each year by the student body. These select students combine personality, poise, and politeness with a sincere desire to serve their school. Such qualities enable them to be creditable represen- tatives of L.H.S. Marshals Ronald Greene and Phyllis Bowman greet Beverly Beal at the band's fall concert. it levi These F.T.A. members are the teachers of tomor- Price, Martha Rhodes, Mrs. A. H. Jarratt, adviser, row. First row: Jane Thompson, Jane Fraley, Bar- and Brenda Triplett. Third row: Judy Harris, Joan bara Benfield, Jennifer Hedrick, and Tommy Melton. Glass, Rosemary Parsons, Nancy Nicholson, and Second row: Alice Ann Smithey, Susan Crisp, Jan Sandra Smith. FUTURE TEA CHERS OF AMERICA F.T.A. officers who plan programs, appoint committees, and run meetings are Jane Thompson, secretary-treasurerg Jane Fraley, presidentg and Sandra Smith, vice-president. l Kay Robinson is looking through one of the numerous selections of many types of literature at the F.T.A. Book Fair. The present younger generation will be the leaders of the World soon. One of their responsi- bilities will be the awesome task of educating the next generation. The F.T.A. provides an opportun- ity for high school students to discover the re- wards of a teaching career and ways they can best prepare themselves for the future. These young peo- ple must excel in patience, dependability, and de- termination to become model educators. H7 This South Seas island princess is Lin- da McGee who sang to the accompaniment of Nancy Nicholson. JU IOR-SE IOR Tom Svhuford and Elizabeth Beach seem to be in a world of their own as they twist the night away. The 1963 Junior-Senior, as all others in years past, was a Wonderful, dreamy exper- ience for the L.H.S. upperclassmen. The air was filled with ecstasy and awe as the couples attentively enjoyed the program, and then danced the night away to the mov- ing tones from the band. The sandy beaches and white caps of the ocean were a realistic background for the South Pacific theme. ff-'!1 ffff asa . WW? '3 -WY mf pw r 9 gif at ' QM Little Caesar and the Euterpeans really 'lrocked it as they provided dance music which was popular with these natives, is l A NIGHT IN lf TA HITI These students are twisting along to modern-type Tahitian melodies at the 1963 Junior-Senior. .J-'I nf XKN w F 5 1 4 u . 5 I Wwwm 7 4 , 3f , it mei 5 vo-af I f .MV MW. f ? PATRCNAGE Qi A- fr 1 1 4NJfA'ffW Aww S-3. K ,Q-1. SPONSORSHIPS Bernhardt-Seagle Co. Blackwelder Pharmacy Blair Insurance Agency Brother Pearson Caldwell Builders Supply Carolina Natural Gas City Flour and Feed City Service Cleaners The Flowers Company Gateway Cafe Green Valley Supply Hibriten Motors Lenoir Putt Putt Lerner's Store Mary Carter Paint Store Newton's Fashion Shop People's Drug Store Peterson's Shoes Price's Floor Covering Company Reliable Insurance Agency Swanson's Plumbing Torrence Service Station Triplett's Restaurant Underdown Flowers Variety Discount Center W. E. Shaw Furniture West Harper Coffee Shop Whitnel Five and Ten 122 LEE 8. ROBBINS Men's Fashion Shop Lenoir, North Carolina LENOIR NEWS TOPIC Kearney C. Pearce Editor and Manager Daily Except Sunday Caldwell County's Home Newspaper Since I875 Lenoir, North Carolina BERNHARDT FURNITURE COMPANY Manufacturers Lenoir, North Carolina NEWTON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, INC. Phone PL 4-4516 Lenoir, North Carolina CENTER THEATER 209 West Harper Ave. Phone PL 4-43ll J ERRI'S DAIRY BAR Hot Sandwiches Curb Service Lenoir, North Carolina SPAINHOUR'S Lenoir's Leading Store of Quality Fashions ouglomj q4JoN 'iiouaj 'OD 9NIHJ.O'IO J.J.3'IdI2I.I. CAROLINA TIRE AND APPLIANCE COMPANY E. M. Dad Dudley Ralph Hawkins Phone PL 4-3446 207 E. Harper U. S. Royal Tires Retreading - Wheel Alignment Television TAYLOR LUMBER CO., . INC. Dealers Building Materials 8Ol East Harper Ave. Lenoir, North Carolina CARSON 81 CREWS Shell Servicenter Lenoir, North Carolina DUKE POWER ll Live Better Electrically Phone PL 4-4535 Lenoir, North Carolina 4 , .4 f W V W BUSH MOTOR FREIGHT INC ' 1 WL: Vesirl' f' , ' A ' 5 4'vfVii5e9g:bw! ' ' 2 HZQ .sfffzk iw in 'Si mm ' '- W - -7 'X'4 A, '-wj'x'g13f ' if 'iw 1' .,' J. Lenoir, North Carol ino .l .I W ..,,4 ,Mr ,U i 'w ' W' .V f'9N Av 'Ln A 'T .. 9-+53 f 4 fb' ?Wf.5'-.rf 941 M JK' 'tix :ga :N nilE Coldwell Coun'ry's Own Bank Lenoir, Hudson, Granite Falls WAVIERNFVIKENLID Qmmnn Q Mmm Ufl.,CJ'L4,5 N O l R N C' ' Compliments of fmt' f ff fiurggnon comm? l.ENo1R, Non H CAROLINA ---- mafwfwww 2 i i I E i li i I i CRISP'S FLOOR COVERING Complete Line of Floor ond Woll Covering III South Mulberry St. Lenoir, North Corolino HIBRITEN CHAIR COMPANY, INC. Monufocturers Lenoir, North Corol ino ESTEP OIL COMPANY . Esso Products Phone PL 4-6532 Lenoir, North Corolino HODGES DRIVE-IN CLEANERS 223 West Avenue Diol PL 4-4918 Lenoir, North Corolino HOME ELECTRIC COMPANY G. E. Appliances Electricol Contractors 200 West I-Iorper Avenue Lenoir, North Corolino Compliments of THE GUARANTEE STORE Lenoir, North Corolino RU FTY STU DIO You Ought To Be In Pictures Lenoir, North Corolino PENNELL 81 HAIGLER INC. General Contractors Phone PL 4-5378 Lenoir, North Corolino --. -O -yi I 511 74 1- 1 KENTWOOD FLORIST Compliments of PRICE BROS. AUTO SUPPLY CO. Wholesalers ond Distributors WESTERN CAROLlNA'S LARGEST ACCESSORY HOUSE Whitnel, North Corolino WOODBURY LUMBER COMPANY Complete Line of Building Moteriol Phone PL 4-4534 Lenoir, North Corolino The Cheyennes, Doug Woll, Dick Ookley, ond Bill McKinney, sing frequently in assembly tolent progroms to the delight of the students ond foculty. l l I I I E -l i l ' 9 MDNQ su P5 A LENOIR E HICKQRY Lenoir, North Carolina SMITH PRINTING CO. INC. Specializing ln School and Art Supplies A Most Fascinatin' Store ln Lenoir lt's THE FASHION For Smart Ladies' and Misses' Wear MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY, INC. Facing Memorial Hospital Plenty of Free Parking Drive-in Window Complete Drug Needs Prescription Service KENTWOOD DRIVE-IN Sandwiches and Fountain Service Morganton By-Pass BEALL OIL COMPANY Distributors Sinclair Petroleum Products Lenoir, North Carol ina , , Shop where mm , you always . . .e Wf5 1 4A get Quality U ii, , . .L-4 'Cop o V h I3 ,YF-R . Q. 2 - I ? W ' 1 J 'Xe ::.,., .df X . 5 :::4Q.:7f5 'J S 3 1' V , f' V fy fi.. 5 rre . cf, A f, Qnai A Ng LENOIR CLEANERS AND SHIRT LAUNDRY Phone PL 4-404l 3l6 East Harper Avenue Lenoir, North Carolina M b F d I R S M mber Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ANDERSON TRUCK LINE, INC. Lenoir, North Carolina ,aaa a AWNIIIIUFP I 'IUIIEIIIII9 LENOIR'S A Most Progressive Bank em er e era eserve ystern Cfiieiri Foam ENTER I Qualify goods A PENNTQN Avii. LENGIR N- C --L Phone PL 4-7571 I29 LENOIR STATIONERY STORE Everything In School and Office SuppIies Gift I-Ieodquo rters Phone PL 4-6231 Lenoir, North Corolino MODERN SERVICE STATION IIFGTII Lenoir, North Corolino Now lt's Pepsi For Those Who Think Young Pepsi-Colo Bottling Co. of Hickory, N. C. BOWLING ot its Best -The fostest growing competitive sport in the country today- Join your friends here! GLEN BURNIE LANES S. W. By-poss I8 Congrotulotions Seniors! THE GOLD SHOP Ladies' Apparel Lenoir, North Corolino Compliments of KENTWOOD GULF Pick-up 84 Delivery Diol 754-9112 BUSH WILKIE CONSTRUCTION OLDSMOBILE-PONTIAC COMPANY Lenoir, North Corol ino Old Wilkesboro Rood Phone 754-6433 DAYVAULT'S DRUG STORE Lenoir, North Corolino amwumq MAN LI FIQTURI N G CORPORATION Furniture milton L. Bruce, Pr d OIR, O H C O CITIZENS SAVINGS 8. LOAN ASSOCIATION Th H B ld F d L , North Corolino BLUE BELL INC. Work Clothes A d Th Wrc1ngIe L , North Carolina -I-m:..T,11-.eslel E l 1 1 4 i l l l l 1 i E I l KOHLER 81 CAMPBELL INCORPORATED Heirloom Quality Pianos Since I896 Lenoir, North Carolina ROBINSON-WALSH LUMBER CO., INC. Wholesale Lumber Good Quality and Service IDEAL SUPER MARKET Phone 728-9726 Whitnel, North Carolina RAINEY'S WATCH REPAIR Quality Jewelers China - Crystal - Silver Whitnel, North Carolina Eager Beclijer Service' CCH COMPANY INCORPORATED BARRINGER OIL CO., INC. Lenoir, North Carolina Phone 754-6448 Manufacturers of Cotton Yarns Lenoir, North Carolina FAIRWAY SUPER TOM BRQUKS MARKET, INC. CHEVROLET INCORPORATED FAIRWAY COIN LAUNDRY One Stop Shopping Wash While You Shop Fairway Dial PL 4-7581 PL 4-9222 Highway 32l-A South Phone PL 4-3486 Lenoir, North Carolina LENOIR DRUG CO. Your Walgreen Agency Lenoir, North Corolino HIBRITEN FURNITURE Monufocture Lenoir, North Corolino LENOIR PAD 81 PAPER CO., INCORPORATED Furniture Pocking Moteriols Cotton Botting Lenoir, North Corolino X makes J your parw I Y sparkle 9 Coke N Q A A xlib UL' iii I i iii MHZ 5 W iiii Bottled under authority of THE COCA-COLA by Coco-Cola Bottlin CO. g Co., Hickory, North Carolina Jesse James and Frank James PARLIER 81 TOMLINSON Plumbing 81 Heating Phone PL 4-5433 Lenoir, North Carolina BARGER-ASHE ROOFING CO. 213 East Harper Avenue Lenoir, North Carolina Phone PL 4-6448 Bird Roots - Lennox Furnaces Sheet Metal Specialists l Congratulations to the Class of 1964 Goodyear 84 G. E. Products 119 North Main Street Lenoir, North Carolina GiBBoNs ELECTRIC co BE,-ws Electrical -When In Need- Contractor -see Belkls- The Big Store On The Corner Lenoir, North Carolina Lenoir, North Carolina HUNTLEY GULF sisnvicia TEAGUE FURNWURE C0 100 East Harper Avenue Phone 754-3681 Lenoir, North Carolina A Complete Line of Home Furnishings 101 South Main Street Phone PL 4-6211 Lenoir, North Carolina 4 Compliments of ALBA-WALIIENSIAN INC. Voldese, North Corol ino SMITH CROSSROADS, INC. Lenoir, North Corolino Compliments of LENOIR VENEER CO Lenoir, North Corolino Phone PL 4-9491 BARLOW CONSTRUCTION CO. Bruce Bo rlow, Owner 2Ol Pinecrest Dr. Lenoir, North Corolino Phone PL 8-l O42 NELSON OIL COMPANY Distributor Gulf Oil Products Phone PL 4-498i Lenoir, North Corolino Compliments ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP RQ5E'5 VARIETY STQRE CORPORATION Lenoir, North Corolino Lenoir, North Corolino NATIONAL VENEER COMPANY Monufocturers of Rotory Cut Veneers 81 Plywood Ponels Lenoir, North Corolino J. C. PENNEY COMPANY INC. Always First Quality Phone PL 4-76ll Lenoir, North Corolino Compliments ot LENOIR FUNERAL HOME Lenoir, North Corolino THE CORADA SHOP -V 'I IJ: gi, e Tm. I BIIIIYHILL FURNITURE FACTIIIIIES LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA Presenting LENOIR CHAIR CO. LENOIR FURNITURE CORP CONOVER FURNITURE CO. O. L. BROYHILL FURNITURE CO HARPER FURNITURE COMPANY I37 Compliments of MUTUAL SAVINGS 81 LOAN Lenoir, North Carolina LENOIR WOOD ' FINISHING COMPANY Manufacturers Protective Castings Phone PL 4-9081 SMI-I-HEYIS LENOIR ICE-FUEL CO. DEPARTMENT s'roRE 'Ce-COO'-Fuel Oi' D G We Do Not Sell Gasoline ry oods Quality Groceries and Meats Phone PL 4-7251 Lenoir, North Carolina CQLLINSI RED Pie BAR-B-Q Sandwiches of All Kinds Dining Room Service Lenoir, North Carol ina Fast Curb Service Phone 754-9542 Compliments of CLARENCE N. BOLICK, SU RVEYORS Phone 754-6087 Lenoir, North Carolina Q C e, Inc., 4 AN .W-Hsunbeam L ii GREER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION ' 8' ' BARBECUE 402 East Harper Avenue , Leno' , N th C I' Lenoir, North Carolina Ir or Oro me Fast, Courteous Service CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES, INC. CALDWELL FURNITURE CIIIVIPANY Manufacturers Bedroom Furniture Lenoir, North Carolina iff? fm' w h x 5? I , i l if fi' As time goes on, memories are dimmed and pleasantries forgotten. When you, the students of L.H.S., look back through this 1964 Bearcat at some future date, We, the staff, hope that pictures such as this one of the crowd at the Coffee Shop stir again those beautiful everlasting memories. IN APPRECIA T10 We, the Bearcat staff, would like to extend our gratitude to the school board, our principal, Mr. McFadyeng the photographer, Mr. David Ruftyg the many advertisers, the faithful students Who helped to set a new sub- scription record, and the teachers who endured the constant interruptions to make pictures. Without their cooperative attitude, the 1964 Bearcat just wouldn't have been possible. MO alms.:-L , ,, PRINTING COMPANY 5 Chnrl ff N , , v., 4 X ',. .I A QTL: '.l'vHf :JXEJIXR if '5 , k,:':2'A -iSgP,f X L 2:4,5',2 dill' ' 'YI' ' W '-'-'53 'XX,! 4I.X if-,HX X. 'w fx 1.331 ' , I I, ', HM' gy., ' -J,Y ',', Y f' .w, X H.-,,,.,,,Xf ', V 1--M .. 45' ' ',5X ', ' , 1 H, :,X X ,, ,,,, ,.,,X, ,Xl -, , wX X ,,,X ,, 1 ,I , ,, 4 rv v 4 1 , 1 1 , , Xl., , Xv ,X 1.4 ,XX x . J f , 4 4 , . A. ., I X, X X, ,r ,.. f'ff , ,, .f.. -',1. H . . .. , ,,.lf'1,','Q'i,f',fifk 1 ur ' ?.,XXv1 L .1-1 N , . 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