Vaiden Whitley High School - Shield Yearbook (Wendell, NC)

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Commencement speakers challenge Semors. On Sunday afternoon, May 31, 1970, the Reverend Albert Fisher, Goldsboro District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church, challenged the Seniors to take full advantage of their own personal uniqueness and, using this, to make their greatest pos- sible contribution to mankind. Preceding the message, the Vocal Ensemble sang © Mag- num Mysterium and Call to Remem- brance. ” Mr. Charles Dunn, Director of the State Bureau of Investigation, addressed the Senior Class on Monday evening, June 1. Urging the members to look upon graduation Waste preparation, he encouraged them to utilize the knowledge they have gained to make this a better world. Special music was rendered by the Whitley Chorus and Band under the direction of Mr. Charles Burt. Following the presentation of the Senior Class by Mr. Stan- ley Dail, Principal; Mr. C. Sidney Williams, Chairman of the Advisory Council, presented diplomas to the one hundred and seventy- nine graduates. Thoughtful, silent graduates file out to face an uncertain future a audience stands to pay tribute. To create a commencement atmosphere, Mr. Burt leads To t hine ownself be true. . . thou canst not then t the band in the playing of the stately march, ''Pomp and false to any man, ' the Reverend Albert Fisher remin Circumstance. Baccalaureate audience.

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“Those Were the Days” unveils hidden talent. Those Were the Days , Whitley's popular Variety Show, played three nights in May, 1970, to a full house. Emceed by Dickie Stines and Larry Carter, the performance featured modern jazz routines, soul singing , and popular tunes. An original composition They Want to be Loved , as well as renditions by two faculty favorites, enthralled attenders. The presentation revealed the broad scope of hidden Whitley talent. Assisted by Landon Wilder, an old pro, Emcees Larry Carter and Dickie Stines rap'' with the audience. Debbie Tart penetrates the hearts of her listeners with her A Sly group imparts the urgency of brotherhood among plaintive song of needed love. Everyday People,

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With faces mirroring a multitude of sentiments, Seniors and friends participate in Commencement Exercises. ° TESTO OND: coe. CMa ane ne Is there among you tonight a scientist, a governor... ?'' propounds Mr. Charles Dunn. rriving at the apex of her high school career, Susan Thomas registers lelighted satisfaction. Ly,