Aiken High School - Hornet Yearbook (Aiken, SC)

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SENIORS MARGARET VIRGINIA WHITTLE Affable . . . always smiling . . . retiring J. H. A. 52-53. GEORGIA HELEN WIDENER Sincere . . . petite . . . resented National Honor Society 51-5 5: Vice-President ol Homeroom 50-51: J. II. A. ‘19-51: Taxidermy Club 50-51. CAROLYN R. WOODARD Popular . . . loquacious . . . animated l oot ha II Queen 51: Cheerleader 50-53; National Honor Society 51-53: Hi Times 50-53: Mental C ontestant 51-52: Quill and S roll 51-53: Treasurer 53; Basketball 50-53: Sponsor lor Freshman Class. EUNICE R. WOODWARD Modest . . . genial . . . steady J. II. A. 50-53: Library Club 52-53: President 52-53: Cdee C lub 50-51. MAXINE LOUISE WRIGHT Ple€isant . . . likeable . . . easy going Honors at Lynn View High School. Kingsport. T CARL YOUNG Sutn»e . . . well dressed . . . mannerly F. F. A. 52-53: Football 51-52; Block A Club 53; Senior Superlative: I rack 53. SHIRLEY JEANNE WOODWARD Sincere . . . responsible . . . frierully “Pine Needles 51-52; J. H. A. 19-53. 26

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GATHERIN'!: LORIE THOMPSON Reliable . . . sincere . . . pretty eyes J. H. A. 52-53. MARY PATRICIA TOOLE Cameo complexion . . . petite . . . efficient lli Times 51 5 3; National Honor Sx iely II 5 3: Sponsor lor Settlor ( loss; Quill and Scroll 51-5 3; Vice-President of Homeroom 51-52: Glee Club 19-53: ' Pine Needles 51-52: Student Council 51. ELIZABETH GORDON TYLER Capable . . . animated . . . ready for fun I dilor ol IIornit: Senior Superlative; National Honor Society 51-5 3; Quill and Stroll 52-5 3: Band -17-53: Secretary of Band 52-53: Secretary ol Homeroom 51-52: Student Council 19-50: Mental Contestant 50-53. VERN VELTMAN 7 netful . . . sensible . . . com tosed Honors at Centralia High School. Centralia. Illinois. JOHN MILTON WAHL I)e terulable . . . willing . . . co ofyeraiive Band 52-53: Senior Play: I . F. A. 52-53: Honors at Wheaton High School. Wheaton, III. LAURA JEANETTE WALKER Quiet . . . reserved . . . nice J. II. A. 51-53: Ml Club: Glee Club 52-53: Honors at Windsor High School, Windsor. S. C. PATRICIA ANN WATTS Keen . . . poised . . . alert Honors at Scott Plains High School. Stott Plains, New Jersey. ANN CARROLL WEITZEL Outstanding . . . studious . . . animated Mental Contestant 50-52: Quill and Scroll 52-5 J: Na-tional Honor Society 51-53: Hi Times 52-53: News I'.di-tor 52-53: Debating 51-52: Junior Play: Senior Superlative: Lditor of Pine Needles 52-53. SENIORS 25

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THROUGH THE YEARS As May wi th its array of spring-time colors fades slowly into June, the thoughts of tlie Aiken I ligh Seniors turn toward graduation and the realization that we are now taking our places in the world of today. Assembled together for the last time, awaiting our diplomas, vve suddenly realize that the wonderful times we have shared are quickly drawing to a close. Years spen I tak ing part in the various school activities will become part of our past. Memories will serve as the only link between the school we love and the future that lies before us. As the commencement program progresses, my thoughts, along with those of my classmates. slowly drill back to the bright September morning in 1941 when this new life opened for us. W ith a slight adjustment, grammar school became an important phase of our life. Climl ring the steps of knowledge, we also found time lor our toy orchestra, instruction in art. and our daily baseball game. Soon we rea bed our senior year at grammar school, and wi ill il came the crowning ol the Queen and King of May, the lirst publication of Lo- l imes. the grammar school newspaper, and the general anticipation of entering Junior I ligh the lollowing year. Junior High was everything we had expected. Mr. W illis became principal our first year and helped us to become a part of the school that means so much to us today. After the inevit able confusion of the lirst few days, we became accustomed to changing classes: and in a short time we were a very important part of the school. With our studies well in hand, we undertook our first play—'Captain John Smith, which we thought was an excellent portrayal. Our final year in Junior High brought about several fhanges. We began to take an active part in Junior I ligh Student Council, the basketball tournaments, and various clubs. As the freshmen of Aiken High, we moved ahead in the field of sports and became interested in elections and the various school publications. Our sophomore year followed with parties and dances. For the first time we real- ized the value of the social phases of school life. I he summer following our sophomore year, vve made our first attempt to raise money by having concessions at baseball games. At last we were Juniors! I he Savannah River Project increased the size of our student body as well as the size ol the city ol Aiken. We welcomed the new students that joined our class and together we shared a very eventful year. We began to hold important positions on I li limes, Pine Needles. and I he Hornet. National I lonor Society tapped several of our classmates, and vve learned to work together for the goal we were to reach. As Juniors vve recognized the fact that we must start raising money to entertain the Seniors. so vve peddled peanuts at loot ball games, sponsored the Junior Class Dance, and presented I he Skeleton Walks. I he highest point of our Junior year, the fabulous Junior-Senior Banquet and Dance, was held aboard the S. S. Starliner. And then, suddenly we were Seniors, proudly displaying our class rings. Our goal was Washington, and again plans for raising money were carefully considered. We started our campaign with a loothall game between the Seniors and Underclassmen; then came the annual Harvest Carnival and Rest Assured. our hilarious Senior play. Our Senior trip was assured and we arrived in Washington during the most colorful season. All to quickly we were home again, looking forward to the closing events of our Senior year. The crowning ol the May Queen and the delight-ful banquet given in our honor by the Juniors brought to an end the social activities of our high school career. All memories! Y es. but wonderful ones. Now as vve are together for the last time to receive our diplomas, we know that Aiken High will always hold a special place in our hearts. Years may dim our recollection. I ime its change may bring. Still thy name in fond affection Evermore we sing. B. D.