Altamahaw Ossipee High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Burlington, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1946 volume:

. r � • ' ■ ■ ■ ... Dedication We lovingly dedicate this first volume of the Tomahawk to — MISS EMMA V. SOMERS, who has visioned higher, richer and fuller lives for more than the twelve hundred pupils that she has taught in our school in the past twenty- two years, whose faith has never wavered, whose courage has been our stay, whose loving interest and self-sacrifice has been cur inspiration; and whose counsel we hold in the highest esteem. In recognition of her work, the Tomahawk does itself honor in dedicating this volume to her. B.J. S. five IN MEMORIAM World War II 1941-45 Jay Wilson Jim Baldwin seven Bill Morton Ralph Peeples Carl McCauley Woodrow McIntyre Richard Somers Paul Browning Wilbert Troxler Harvey Bryant Willard Saul Without Picture J. Hunter Jordan, Jimmy Rudd, Guy Wicker eight — TABLE OF CONTENTS BOOK I THE SCHOOL BOOK II CLASSES :J: :{: :{: :J: BOOK III ACTIVITIES ■j si? :l: BOOK IV ADVERTISEMENTS • The School eleven ' A Short History of the Aitamahaw Ossipee School The first meeting of the Board of Trustees of the AI tamahaw Consolidated School District was held at The 11 nl) on Mav 6, igji. The entire membership of the board of trustees, E. V. Pritchett, George S. Fowler. II. A. Angel, S. K. Ireland, Dr. C. E. Kernodle, were present. Initially in 1922 the first A. O. School was erected at a cost of $55,000. Since that time the following improvements have been made. In 105b eight new class rooms were added to the old building costing $35,000, and also a teacherage costing $6000. Alamance County provided a Vocational Building with Vocational Home Ec., and Vocational Agri- culture departments in 1940 which cost $25,000. A well equiped Industrial Arts shop is included in this building also. Provision was made for a new principal’s home bv a cooperative plan between the County Board of Education and the Altamahaw- Ossipee School. Phis building cost $$,500, and was occupied in 194b by the present principal of the school being Y. Mavo Buiulv. Gifts bv friends and parents from the school district and elsewhere provided $3000 for improvements in playground facilities of the school. Today the property of the Altamahaw-Ossipee School is valued at approximately $160,000. The earliest record from this part of the county shows that manv small communities manifested keen interest in education and provided schools for their boys and girls. Realizing the advantages of a larger, more centerly located, school these small schools, Oakwood, Mavwood, Iseley’s, Ossipee, Altamahaw and Stony Creek, were consolidated into the present Altamahaw-Ossipee School. I he Altamahaw-Ossipee School is located between two villages; Altamahaw and Ossipee, at The Hub. Tradition has it that Altamahaw and Ossipee are Indian names meaning “friendly villages.” Mr. King was the tirst principal in the new building, 1922-1923. After his resignation, Mr. David Miller, teacher with Mr. King was elected principal and served from 1923-1939. He is often referred to as the bather of A. (). School.” Mr. Harden, teacher with Mr. Miller was elected principal in 1939 and served in that capacity until 1944. For the tirst time an outsider was then brought into the school as principal. Many changes have been made. Xo longer is this a traditional school, but a I rail Blazer in educational development. (Continued on next page) thirteen We marvel at the improvements of the school and look back into its history. We see more than just bare facts. Victories have been won, and some battles have been lost. More than 2500 men and women have spent happy, useful days here with their friends and companions. 'There has been a great deal of history made here that has not been recorded. Growth and development of men and women through the years may not hive been noticed bv one not so close to the school. Nevertheless the j school has expanded. This frontier spirit of bravery and enthusiasm that the founders of the Altamihaw-Ossipee School possessed will continue to push the school forward in maintaining its place with the best of education? institutions. . ? The present Board of Trustees of the Altamahaw-Ossipee School are Mrs. C. E. Kernodle, Chairman, Mr. C. B. Lewis, Secetary, Mr. W. L. Gwynn, Treasurer, Mr. R. L. Walker and Mr. J. O. Austin. r , Grace Lane Jones. THE INSTRUCTION of the people, in every kind of knowledge that can be of use to them in the practice of their moral duties, as men, citizens, and Christians, and of their political and civil duties, as members of society and freeman, ought to be the care of the public, and of all who have any share in the conduct of its affairs, in a manner that never yet has been practiced in any age or nation. —John Adams (Second President, 1797-1801) fourteen Message To The Class of 1946: As the Tomahawk goes to press, nature has prepared a festival setting for your graduation. The Altamahaw-Ossipee School sends you forth with affection and hope. Your class has borne the hardest blows of total war and a state wide twelfth grade program. You are, for the most part, the most heterogeneous class our school has sent forth. Coming from other states and other schools you do net represent an exact cross section of the (A and O) school district; yet, in the traditions of this school and in your daily work here you represent a cross section of that America you help and defend. May these pages keep blessed your memories of days spent at A and O; and may they keep young your spirit in the unending intellectual and spiritual work of rebuilding our broken world in the fairer likeness of your immortal brotherhood of youth. fifteen CHAIRMAN Mrs. C. E. Kernodle SECRETARY Mr. C. B. Lewis TREASURER Mr. W. L. Gwynn Mr. J. A. Troxler Mr. R. L. Walker sixteen Elementary Teachers Mildred Coble M s. Henry Garrison Bronna Walker Mrs. M. C. Faucette Err.ma Somers Mn. C. F Pichard Mi� Frank Hayes Mrs. Lois Bost Mrs Nancy Cimorson Maggie Poole Gene Brown M’s C. P Kcrnodlc seventeen Mrs. Virginia Aldridge Mrs Theo Dalton (without picture) HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS Alyece Russell, Home Economics; Virginia Wy rick, Music; Mr, V. M. Bundy, Principal; Carmele Lambeth, Social Science; Mrs. Marion Durham, English; Mrs. Marion Corum, Language, Science nineteen VOCATIONAL BUILDING ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND TEACHERAGE MUSIC ROOM PRINCIPAL’S HOME twenty GRANDSTAND AND BASEBALL DIAMOND TENNIS COURT twenty-one CAFETERIA STAFF CUSTODIAN BUS DRIVERS PLAYGROUND tweanty-two CLASSES • twenty-three Senior Class History The Senior Class of '46 consists of six members. Due to lazyness of some, patriotism of others and smartness of one, we will receive our long awaited diplomas May 31, 1946. This little crew feels that it has had a tough road to travel on their long journey. Cornelius Barber entered A. O. High School in Sept. 1940, received three years of High School education before heeding the call of his country (to serve in the Air Corps) in 1943. He received his training in New Jeresy and graduated from Lowery Field, Colorado; from there he was sent to Sioux City where he was a member of a B-29 crew. Due to the ending of the War, Cornelius did not serve any overseas duty. On Feb. 18, 1946, Cornelius again joined our happy crew. He is a very prominent member of our baseball team. Jennings Berry received his first two years of High School at Eliot Jr. High School in Pasadena, Calif. Entering A. O. Sept. 1944. Jennings has been one of the most active members of our crew. Taking- leading parts in all activities such as, Editor in Chief of “The Tomahawk , “The Hub , Glee Club and Dramatics. We consider Jennings our best all-around Senior of '46. Margaret Freeman entered A. O. High School in 1941 where she has been a member for the last few years, with the exception of two months, when she attended Burlington High School. Margaret also attended Pleasant Grove High School. Thomasina Mayton received the first year of High School at Bessemer High School, in Greensboro, N. C.; the next two at Morrison Virginia. She entered A. O. as a senior, Sept. 1945. Lora Lee Troxler entered A. O. High School in 1941. Lora Lee has been a member of A. O. School for her entire education She has taken part in Basketball, school plays, and other outstanding activities. We consider Lora Lee a friend to all. Robert Webster entered A. O. High School in 1940. Heeding the call of his country, he entered the service in April, 1943. Traveling quite a bit, he went to Camp Lee, Virginia, St. Petersburg, Fla., Clear Waters, Fla., Miami, Fla., Tampa, Fla., and Goldsboro, N. C. He received his discharge at Mitchell Field. He entered A. O. again in 1946. Robert has become one of our best pitchers on our baseball team. Thomasina Mayton twenty-four Top to Bottom: Mrs. McAdams’ Sixth Grade; Mrs. Casey’s Sixth Grade; Mr. Eas- ter’s Filth Grade; Miss Poole’s Fifth Grade. c e s Top to Bottom: Miss Coble's Eighth Grade; Miss Poore's Eighth Grade; Miss Bondurant's Seventh Grade; Miss Riddle's Seventh Grade. Cornelius Barber Jennings Berry Margaret Freeman Thomasina Mayton Lora Lee Troxler Robert Webster —twenty-five twenty-six Junior Class History With the return of fall our thoughts turn to school. September 45 brought our group of ]() strong in, as Jolly Juniors. W e have tried to live up to our name “Jolly”, and we hope next year we will become “dignified seniors.” Our Junior Class was the first group in our school to take a course in Spanish. In November the class presented “Dotty and Daffv”, a three act comedy in the school auditorium. An active part the Juniors played around the school at this time was the Curtis Campaign. W e exceeded the amount that a school usually sells as a whole, reaching almost the $600 mark. For a Christmas treat, Mrs. Corum, our home room teacher, entertained the class with a party , at her home in (ireensboro. Other guests were her parents and sister. Everyone enjoyed it whole-heartedly. After our Christmas Holidays we returned to school and received our long and anxiously waited-for class rings. I his was a very happy part of the year. As a gift the class presented Mrs. Corum a matching bracelet. The Home Ec. girls fixed a supper for the overseers of Ossipee Mill and their wives or girl friends. The money made was used to help furnish the new Home Ec. Cottage. At Easter our Grade Parents, Mrs. Boyd Simpson and Mr. W . L. (ivvynn, entertained the class with a hay ride and winier roast. As was evidenced, we had a wonderful time. Larrv Anderson, a member of our class, was elected King for the annual May Day Program. Virginia Somers and Rebecca Southard were chosen Junior attendants. During the Program the class was in charge of the Modern dances. The Junior Class has played an active part in the activities of the school having eleven members on the Hub Staff, and five on the Tomahawk Staff. There were five of the first six boys basketball players from the eleventh grade and three girls represented our class on the girl’s basketball team. Both boys and girls are taking an interest in softball and baseball. The Junior boys won the intramurals basketball tournement. Many of the Class now take part in the Glee Club which has made such splendid progress this year. As this active school year draws to to our Senior year, that has been hinted work. an end, we are looking forward will not be if we don’t get to Dixie Mclntyre. twenty-seven PRESIDENT Paul Michael Tres., Howard Gwynn Sec,, Peggy Morton Vice Pres., Theron Gilliam Larry Anderson, Fred Ba ber, Dean Barker, Frances Beckom, David Bell, Hazel Dunevant, Geneva Foster, Lydia Iseley. twenty-eight V Edith Kemodle, Wayne Kernodle, Margie Madren, Nellie Mae Madren, Louise Mansfield Jack McCray, Dixie McIntyre, Ruth Neighbors, Ned Ross, Mary Satterfield Joseph Simpson, Catherine Simpson, Betty V. Simpson, Virginia Somers, Boyd Somers Rebecca Southard, Etta Strader, Betty Jean Troxler twenty-nine Sophomores • FIRST ROW— Vernon Barber, Gilmer Barker, Joanne Bouldin Cleave Brooks, Emily Cantrell. SECOND ROW—Jeanne Crouch, Carolyn Crutchfield, Louise Dunevant, Virginia Hall, Judith Hensley. THIRD ROW— Carnell Jones, Grace Lane Jones, Anne Kernodle, Annie Kate Kernodle Hazel KernocUe. FOURTH ROW—J. W. Liles, Lucy Mills, Carlton Murray, Aggline Oakley, Margaret Smith. FIFTH ROW— Mary Jane Smith, Betty J. Somers, Billie Sue Sutton, Boyd Sutton, Grace Troxler. SIXTH ROW— Billie A. Tickle, Pete Way, Talmadge Williamson, Ellen Winn, Ruth Younts. thirty thirty-one Freshmen • FIRST ROW— Doris Barkerv Hazel Barker, Billie Jean Blanchard, Bill Brooks, Bill Diffie. SECOND ROW— Annie Durham, Nick Huskey, Sue Ireland, John Kemp, Laura Jane Kernodle. THIRD ROW— Lowell Kernodle, Billy Lee, Paul Madren, Joseph Matkins, Pauline Penley. FOURTH ROW— Elward Rainey, Jean Setzer, Mozelle Setzer, Allen Simpson, Ervin Somers. FIFTH ROW— Marie Somers, Ruby Sutton, Annie Tickle, Gene Tickle, Harold Troxler. SIXTH ROW— Keith Troxler, William Webster, Robert Woody, Joe Wright, Vernon Zimmerman. Freshmen without pictures: Nettie Lou Barber, Carnell Cook, Edna Southard, Maggie Simpson, Lewis Barber, Don Bouldin, J. Ryan Crutchfield, Jr. Dodson, Lester Foster, Bobby Sutton. thirty-two thiry-three Eighth Grade “Cookie” Huskey, Norma Lane Blancchard, Rebecca Mills, Betsy Jones, Mary Ross, Helen Barber, Betty Swink, Doris Hall, Lelia Satterfield, Betty Anne Chatham, Maurline Dodson, Hilda Talley, Rita Tate, Sylvia Patterson, Wilma Beasley, Therwell Wrenn, Sarah Jo Garrison, Alma Foster, Joanne Winn, Sue Conklin, Hulon Gerringer, Daniel Somers, “Popeye” Edmonds, Cecil Stout, Vernon Winn, Farrel Austin, Aubrey Underwood, Junior DeHart, Woodrow Jones, Miss Wyrick, Billy Diamond, Robert Poole, C. W, PhiiliDS, Frank Stubblesfield. thirty-four “TOMAHAWK' EDITOF Jennings Berry Activities.—That topic covers a lot of ground. It is witnessed in this section of cur Annual to the extent we have progressed in—Music, Sports, Publication, etc. As an example there have been students who have taken part in the Glee C ub, and found it interesting, and profitable. We are proud to say that this school ranks among the highest with its activities and many other advancing steps, such as the new playgrounds. It is hoped that in the future we will have a new gymnasium and auditorium. W ith these improvements the Physical Education program could be greatly developed, which would add much to the betterment of recreation for youth in our community. The J J Auditorium will be remodeled, removing most of the high elevation and changing the stage so that it will seat 800 people. Among the other activities, it has been discussed whether or not to have a Student Body government. This would give the students a better chance to get things done. o 00 It would also give the school an even better name by show- ing student organization. We hope you of A-O will go ahead with the organization of wide awake Student Body government. Much has been done here at A-O for the enjoyment and betterment of the community, but much more stills remains to be done—keep up the spirit! thirty-six —J. B. MISS W YRICK'S PIANO STUDENTS GIRL’S GLEE CLUB BOY’S GLEE CLUB thirty-seven OUR “HUB” PAPER As this year draws to a close, it means much to the “Hub” Staff to look back and see the progress our newspaper has made. Since its start in 1934 the “Hub” has received many compliments, as well as many “knocks”. As a monthly publication, it has given the many students who partici- pated in editing and publishing it, a valued education in journalism, practical use of their english, and a working knowledge of the continuous jobs of editors, reporters etc., not to mention the activity information and fun it has provided. We have tried to give you in a concise form, the facts and matters of interest in sports, school news, society news, and “advice and counsel” through our editorials and the principal’s column. We have had much pleasure and satisfaction in conveying the news of the school and com- munity to you. This can be easily witnessed when you see the satisfied look just after an issue of the “Hub” is completed and sent out to each student. We want to say to the Student Body and the new Staff, you have in the “Hub” a fine news medium well worth all the efforts you put into it. We wish you success in holding up the A-O “Hub” standard. —The Editor thirty-eight HUB STAFF Editor-in-Chief'............. Assistant Editor ........... Advertising Manager.......... Assistant Advertising Manager Circulation Manager.......... Mimeograph Editor ........... Art Editors.................. Sport Editors................ Feature Editor.............. Exchange Editor ............. Typists...................... Elementary Grade Reporter Social Editors............... Grade Reports............... .................... Jennings Berry .........................Tlieron Gilliam ..........................Bovd Somers ......................’. . . John Kemp ......................Betty (. Troxler .......................... Fred Barber ..........Geneva Foster, Parrel Austin .......... Lydia Iseley, Paul Michael .................. Betty V. Simpson .................... Betty J. Somers Catherine Simpson. Xellie M. Madren ......................... Helen Barber ......Grace 1 . Jones, Peggie Morton ...... Dixie McIntyre, Joane Bouldin I)ori Barker. Allen Simpson thirty-nine THE “TOMAHAWK” For the first time in the history of the A O School, we have an Annual! A School Annual is one sign of a progressive Student Body. It not only represents the Student Body, but also furnishes a permanent photographic record for our pleasure and reference. It has given us much pleasure to bring you the “Tomahawk”; but with it came much “pathfinding” and hard work. We have had trouble in finding material for such things as photography; and there were also many difficulties that con’d not be foreseen in the preparation of such an Annual. No one realizes better than the “Toma- hawk” Staff, the improvements needed, and the faults to be corrected. All the details that go into the making up of an Annual must be perfected to give the Staff, as well as the readers, complete satisfaction. It must be noted that to do this the best cooperation throughout the Student Body, is needed. We hope you will derive much satisfaction from our efforts, and that those on next year’s Staff will produce a still bigger and better “Tomahawk”. —The Editor TOMAHAWK” ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief .......... Senior Editor.............. Junior Editor............. Business Manager........... Assistant Business Manager Managing Editor ........... Assistant Managing Editor Editorial Staff............ . . . Jennings Berry Thomasina May ton ... Dixie M clntyre ..... Lydia Iselev . . . Billie A. Tickle . ... Paul Michael Nellie M. Madren . . . Jeanne Crouch Betty J. Somers Grace L. Jones Farrell Austin Bovd Somers forty-one Wait ! Contentment Grandma rules the rcost Age of Innocense Shoot! Oh! my dogs forty -two Slow clown! ! Men wanted Breadline Rush Rosebud Blues Informal ensemble forty-three MAY DAY • 1945 The A-O School presented its Annual May Day Program on May 3, 1945. Two children, in 1965, plajying in the attic found an old Album labeled, “May Day, 1945, A-O School.” As they hurriedly turned the Pages, they saw the production of twenty-six years unfold itself. A speech choir of four parts announced each number: Baby’s Boat ................................... First Grade Umbrella for Two ............................. Second Grade Hansel and Gretel...............................Third Grade Chorus — “Springtime”, “May’s Coming.” Calisthenics and, Stunts ................ High School Boys Flag Drill................................... Fourth Grade The Minuet...........................Sixth Seventh Grades Chorus — “Cornisk May Song”, “Spring is Coming”, “The Spring”, “In Tyrolian Hills.’' My Old Kentucky Home.......................... Eighth Grade Square Dance ................................... High School Chorus — “To a Robin”, “Spring Night.” The program was ciiimaxed with the crowning of Mary Ruth Becham as Queen of May, H. H. Simpson Jr-., reigned as King, and Betty Jean Troxler was Maid of Honor. The Queen’s attendants were Betty Somers, Dawn Thomasson, Peggy Morton, Frances Beckom, Jeanne Crouch, Margaret Smith, Jean Setzer and Billie Jean Blanchard. Train- bearers were Trudy Rogers and Susan Lewis; and the crown-bearer was Danny Nicks. Following the crowning of the Queen, the Fifth Grade presented the May Pole Dance, Waltzing by the High School students with a back- ground of Strauss’s “Springtime” sung by the chorus concluded the May Day Festival of A-O School, 1945. Billie Tickle forty-four MAY QUEEN — Mary Ruth Beckom KING — H. H. Simpson, Jr. ’• forty-five BOYS BASKET BALL TEAM Fixd Barber, Boyd Somers, Ned Rcss, Fe' e Way, David B 11,1 arry Anderson. Thercn Gilliam, Wayne Kernodk. Paul Michael- Ver'on Barber. GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM Jeanne Crouch, Edna Southard- B etty Jean Troxlcr, Virginia 3crr.ers. BLli.„ Anne! Tickle, Lucy Mills, Hazel lee v Kerr.odle, Rebecca Southard, Edith Kerne die Virginia Hall- Bar's Baric r Geneva Foster, Coaches: Lambeth ar.d Ccrum forty-six INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS GIRL’S Billie Sutton, Billie Anne Tickle, Virginia Hall, Hazel Lee Kemodle, Grace Lane Jones, Aggline Oakley, Ellen Winn, Mary Jane Smith, Lucy Mills. CHEER LEADERS Lydia Iseley Carolyn Crutchfield BOY’S Boyd Somers, Larry Anderson, Dean Barker, Jennings Berry, Joseph Simpson, Paul Michael, David Bell. JUNIOR VARSITY Dean Barker, Pete Way, Lester Foster Carlton Murray, Nick Husky, J. R. Kemp, Harold Troxler, Cleave Brooks, Allen Simpson. Joe Wright. forty-seven BOY’S BASEBALL TEAM Ned Ross, Boyd Somers, Lester Fester, Carlton Murray, David Bell. I owell Kernodie, J. Ryan Crutchfield. Billie Sam Lee, John Kemp. Vv illiam Web- ster, Fred Barber, Cor. elius Barber, Cleave Brooks, Vernon Barber, Abe a Simpson, Wayne Ker: odle, “Dink” Gwynn. Not in picture: Robert Webster Pitcher GIRLS SOFT BALL TEAM Rebecca Southard, Talmage William- son, Edna Southard, Annie Tickle, Virginia Somers, Lora Lee Troxler, Sue Ireland, Ellen Winn, Virginia Hall, Laura Jane Kernodie, Maggie Simpson, Sue Conklin forty-eight STANDARD GROCERY CO. WHOLESALE GROCERIES FRONT STREET ------------------- BURLINGTON, N. C. BURLINGTON COMPLIMENTS OF — MELVILLE DAIRY ) - -P-W, BURLINGTON NORTH CAROLINA FOSTER'S THE HUE ESSO STORE SERVICE AND GARAGE MEATS - GROCERIES - NOTIONS TIRES - AUTO ACCESSORIES FRESH COUNTRY PRODUCE HARDWARE - NOTIONS ETC. E. F. LOWE . 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