Price High School - Pricean Yearbook (Salisbury, NC)

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CLASS POEM After four long years of study We reach our precious goal, The bridge that links ils with the world And the years as they unfold. Before us is a bridge to cross Skill, courage, and knowledge we’ll need. These gifts dear Price has given us And we’ll iLse them to succeed. While crossing this vast bridge of life Many obstacles we may find,. And as we face them one by one Price High toe will keep in mind. Dear Price High, dear Price High Though far away we may be Thy name will be cherished in our hearts We’ll always remember thee. Our thoughts will often wander back — To days we ivalked thy halls To teachers dear, who helped us rise From stumbling and from falls. We’ll think of how our chests would swell As we sang “The Black and Red ”— Or yelled a cheer for our dear teams As they, their opponents led. Oh those are the wonderful days gone by And now the time is near When we must utter our sad goodbyes With many a flowing tear. This is the saddest moment it seems When we bid dear friends adieu And in our hearts we trust and pray We may hold our friendships true. Classmates—as the time has come To say these words andl more Farewell dear teachers, classmates and friends From the class of ’54. by Shirley Ann Johnson CLASS COLORS Blue and Gold CLASS FLOWER Red Rose CLASS MOTTO “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” CLASS SONG (Tune: Through The Years ) Through the years the memories we’ll treasure Of you Dear Price High. Four long years, of scholarship and pleasure — Now we say “goodbye.” Things we’ve done will ever be a memory; Noio to gr eater tasks we must attend Striving onioard, toe rvill face our destiny On our knowledge we ivill ere depend Dear Price High, we love you, For you’ve brought ils safely through The time has coine—now we bid a-dieu. Jeanne M. Harley

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SUPERLATIVES MOST MUSICAL MOST STUDIOUS Alonzo Redd Shirley McKenzie NEATEST Jean Harley Wellington Coleman Fannie Aldrich Howard Gilmore BEST LOOKING CUTEST BEST DRESSED Johnny Wilks Naomi Phillips Robert Smarr Annie Leazer Fannie Aldrich Robert Smarr QUIETEST MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Virginia Marshall John Mitchell MOST ATHLETIC Charles Stewart Johnnie M. Correll

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J. C. Price Program Held Price High School Monday presented a pro¬ gram commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Joseph Charles Price for whom the local Negro High School is named. After prayer by Rev. W. M. Wyatt, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and greetings by S. O. Jones, principal of the school, Johnnie Mae Correll, President of the Student Coun¬ cil, presented an orchid to Mrs. Josephine Price Sherrill, the daughter of the late edu¬ cator honored by the program. In presenting the orchid, Miss Correll spoke of Mrs. Sher¬ rill’s excellent pattern of “honorable woman¬ hood, gentility, and interest in books and education.” The address of the evening was presented by Dr. W. J. Trent, president of Livingstone College, former student of Dr. Price and member of the local School Board. Dr. Trent was eloquent and informative. He not only gave an interesting biography of Dr. Price, but also told of the history of Livingstone College. Dr. Trent linked with these two interesting phases of local history, the great contribution made by David Livingstone and his son Robert Livingstone to the cause of Negro advancement. In his closing remarks Dr. Trent stressed the fact that democracy can only develop by leaders and followers who are imbued with the spirit of Christian¬ ity. Representing the faculty and students, S. W. Lancaster, instructor of physical education, presented Dr. Trent with a trophy “a lamp of knowledge.” Inscribed on the trophy is the following: “Presented to Dr. W. J. Trent by Price High School, in recognition of in¬ spiration and achievement 1954.” Dr. Trent was presented by John W. Nicholson, instruc¬ tor of science at Price. Music for the program was furnished by the Lincoln Elementary School, Monroe Street School, Price Glee Club and Price Band. Readings by Negro poets were rendered by Annie Oakley and Geral¬ dine Ormond. Remarks were made by Mrs. Ada Craver, President of the Parent-Teachers Association of the Lincoln School; Mrs. Rose D. Aggrey, President of the State Federation of Women ' s Clubs; and L. H. Hall, retired principal of Price. The distinguished platform guests were presented by L. V. Jones, Super¬ visor of Negro Schools of Salisbury and Rowan County. The benediction was given by Rev. S. R. Johnson, pastor of First Cal¬ vary Baptist Church of this city. Following the program, which was largely attended, a reception was held in the cafeteria. Dr. Joseph Charles Price Mrs. Josephine Price Dr. W. J. Trent Sherrill receiving orchid from Johnnie Mae Correll, President of Stu¬ dent Council. (Mrs. Sherrill is the daughter of the late Dr. Joseph Charles Price.) President of Livingstone Col¬ lege, delivering anniversary address—February 8, 1954.