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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1960 volume:

It's early back to school to go, Thinking of the swimmin’ hole— Of brooks an' streams whet waters flow, An’ the idle fishinT pole. Fond memories of a past vacation To a busy mind still cling, As the heart records a strange sensation Whene’er, the schoolbells ring. . . . I Mi I | 4 m ili |i SR !?ffn sia m V ' 's-Yv' ° ’ C- -Ciit ■X i di - .. fi- v.iT - ■. ’ . ,V', ' '� ' Table Of Contents Foreword.....................Page 3 Dedication...................Page 6 Administration...............Page 7 Faculty......................Page 8 9 Classes......................Page 13 Activities...................Page 35 Features ....................Page 49 Athletics....................Page 57 Elementary School............Page 69 Advertising..................Page 81 2960 (jomafiawK Published by TheTomahawk Staff ALTAMAHAW OSSIPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL Altamahaw, North C arolina i 5fie Bells 3ovewovd ’The bells are ringing” early on a September morning, calling students once again to enter the halls and fill the classrooms at A. O. The sound of the bell brings varied reactions to those who hearken; some answer the sound only half-heartedly, regretting that vacations are ending; others rejoice, looking forward to the pleasure of renewed friend- ships, seeking to uncover knowledge and the answers to the innumerable questions of youth, striving for goals that are often just out of reach, but worthy of every effort. Throughout the school year, as bells ring out for class- es, tests, study halls, clubs, ballgames, and parties, stu- dents grow both physically and mentally. For thirty-eight years, since its f ou n d in g in 1922, Altamahaw Ossipee school bells have been a source of pride and joy to the community. We, the staff of the 1960 TOMAHAWK, seek to give to you in the following pages a review of this year and its highlights. Nimrod Harris, Editor Brenda Garrison, Associate 3 Are Ringing” 1_______________.. I N1 x:1 ;. ;g;: ;• : x ■ Bells Signify Varied Aetivities Miss Joseph points out some vital facts about the English Language as seniors seek extra help in their preparation. All Physical Education Classes and elementary students find it fun to play on the new all- weather play court. A welcomed bell is one that sounds for chow line”. Few students are ever tardy here. Steps between the classrooms are well- trod as students step to the high school shuffle”, brought about by the bell to change classes. 3ox A.O. Students... 5 t k :V' . :' ■ :: . V- msm Honoring A. O. students who look back at their elementary school days recall vivid memories of two outstanding teach- ers. Their willingness to listen, their patience with every small problem, and their ability to direct and mold young minds have endear- ed them to the hearts of hundreds of boys and girls. Therefore. We Dedicate the 1960 TOMAHAWK to Mrs. Lois McAdams Bost and Mrs. Gene Brown Cothran who for more than twenty years each have devoted their lives and services teaching the youth of the Altamahaw Ossipee School. School affairs are ably administered by an energetic and farsighted school board and principal whose tireless efforts make A. O. a school of which we are all proud. Mrs. Jean W. Sadler Secretary Keepers 0) o Bells H. O. Brannon, Principal School Board J. Nimrod Harris, Chairman; W. N. Reid, C. Fred Blanchard, Dan Ireland, L. H. Faucette, Jr. ijM|| . ■ fiii Miss Emma Lee McArthur, East Carolina College, A.B., Univer- sity of Tennessee, B.S. English, Sophomore Sponsor; Mrs. Adelia Truitt, A.B., Elon, U.N.C., Librarian, Library Club; C. E. Stout, A.B., Catawba, Physical Education, History, Monogram Club, Football and Girls Basketball Coach; Mrs. Betty Whitley, Lynch- burg College, Music; Mrs. Dwight Moore, B.S., Elon, Music. Mrs. Lecy M. Kernodle, A.B., W.C.U.N.C., First Grade; Miss Elizabeth Rauhut, A.B., Salem College, First Grade; Miss Gladys Sartin, Elon College, Fourth Grade; Mrs. Alline Garrison, A.B., Duke University, Fifth Grade. Jaculty Milton Booty, B.A., Elon, Mathematics, Sophomore Sponsor; Roy B. Clayton, Jr., A. B., Catawba, Physical Ed., Freshmen Sponsor; Mrs. Jo Ann Crews, A.B., Elon, Business Ed., Annual Staff, Junior Sponsor, Basketball Coach; L. A. Freeman, B.S., State, Agricul- ture, F.F.A.; Donald C. Iseley, A.B., Elon, M. A., U.N.C., Science, Student Council, Junior Sponsor. Mrs. Mary Dale J o h n s o n , B.S., W.C.U.N.C., Home Economics F.H.A., F.T.A., Freshmen Class Sponsor; Miss Dolores J. Joseph, A.B., W.C.U.N.C., Spanish, Honor Society, Senior Class Sponsor; Mrs. Myrtle Wagoner, A.B., Elon College, Safety Patrol, Eighth Grade; Mrs. Betty Smith, B.A., University of Georgia, Eighth Grade. Mrs. Nannie T. Patterson, Appalachian College, Second Grade; Mrs. Gene B. Cothran, A.B., W.C.U.N.C., Second Grade; Miss Maggie Poole, A.B., Duke University, Third Grade; Mrs. Octavia Rumley, A.B., Elon College, Third Grade; Mrs. Lois Bost, A.B., Elon College, W.C.U.N.C., Fourth Grade. Mrs. Hazel Iseley, A.B., Elon College, Fifth Grade; Mrs. Kate S. McAdams, A.B., Elon College, Sixth Grade; Mrs. Pearl Troxler, A.B., Catawba College, Sixth Grade; Mrs. Mane Garrison, B.S., W.C.U.N.C., Seventh Grade; Mrs. Perdita Walker, B.S., W.C.U.N. C., Seventh Grade. 9 ■■■ '00000009 500000090:; oooooeeoe! •. As We Study... Mr. Isley demonstrates motor to Jerry, Ronnie, and Nicky as Physics class studies hot-rods. First graders start their school days a- round Mrs. Kernodle’s desk. 3vom Mrs. Crews’ task of teaching typing to seniors may be a hopeless one! 10 Work And Phy ... Around the world with Mrs. Troxler's sixth grade. Donna is being fitted for a new fall skirt, as Home Economics girls learn to sew. Coach Stout used the map to make class more interesting to a group of U.S. History stu- dents. U 5o Bell 11 Cafeteria Staff Mrs. Fred Blanchard, Dietitian; Mrs. Joe Ross; Betty Harvey; An- nie Vincent; Willie McCollum. off ice Assistants Seated: Barbara Newnam, Nettie Smith, Kay Goodman, Rachel Dodson Standing: Sandra Simmons, Faye Danieley, Joyce Whitesell, Jimmy Steelman, John Garrison, Doris Haizlip Bus Drivers Kneeling: Nimrod Harris, Roger Keck. First Row: Marion Under- wood, Phil Faucette, Conard Beck- om, Daniel Madren, John Garrison Second Row: Pete Smith, Faye Woody, Rhonnie Smith 12 ............Red Carnation . ..........Red and White Not at the top but climbinfiM ma t: 989 A Bell Rang And MJe HENRY EARL AUSTIN I have a heart with room for every joy. J.V. Basketball 1; Basketball 2,3,4; Football 1,2; Science Club 2; Library Assistant 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waiter 2; Dancing Club 1. CHARLES ERVIN BARKER I’ll be merry, I'll be free, I’ll be sad for nobody. Football 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Explorers Club 3,4; Science Club 1,2; Dancing Club 1,2; Glee Club 1; Junior Civitan 3; 4-H; Play Entertainment 3,4. GLENDA FAYE H. BARKER To have a friend, be a friend. Glee Club 1,2,3; 4-H 1,2; Library Club 3, Vice-Pres. 4; FHA 1,2,3; Play Committee 3,4; Library 3,4. PEGGY JOYCE CARTER The truest approach is just being a friend. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Hub Staff 2,3, Business Manager 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4; Marshal 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Waitress 2. - GLENDA FAYE DAN1ELEY ’’Pleasant and dependability are qualities well mixed. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 4; Dancing Club 1,2; Hub Staff 2,4; May Court Representative 4; Super- lative 4; Junior-Senior Banquet Waitress 1; Office Assistant 4. A NANCY CAROL DANIELEY The world looks better beninu a smile. Glee Club 1,2; Library Club 2,3, Secretary 4; Tri-Hi- Y 4; Hub Staff 4; Dancing Club 1; Junior-Senior Ban- quet Committee; 4-H 1,2. Were Seniors 15 RACHEL ANN DODSON The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good.” Basketball 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Dancing Club 1, Sec- retary 2; F.H.A. 1, Reporter 2, Vice Pres. 3, President 4; Hub Staff 1, Sports Editor 2; Play 3,4; Tomaiiawk Staff 3; Student C oun c i 1 4; May Court Representative 3, Elected Maid of Honor 4; Superlative 4; Homecoming Representative 2,4; Monogram Club, Secretary; Class Officer 1,2,3,4; Office Assistant 4. PHILLIP WOODROW FAUCETTE When hearts are true, few words will do. Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Explorers Club 2,4; Science Club 1; May Court 4; Superlative 4; Hi-Y, Vice Pres. 4; Bus Driver 3,4. JOHN RUFUS GARRISON First in sports, First in the game, He has make for him- self a remembered name. Tomahawk Staff 1,2; Student Council 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Glee Club 3, Vice Pres. 4; Science Club 1; May Court 1,4; Superlative 4; Class officer, Pres. 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Office Assistant 4; Play 3; Bus Driver 4; Dancing Club 1. KAY GOODMAN A bright little girl with prim little ways. Glee Club 1,2,3, S e c r et ary 4; F.H.A. 1,3,4, Secretary 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Officer, Secretary 1; Honor Society 3, President 4; Student Council 1,3, Chaplain 2,4; Junior- Senior Banquet Waitress 2; Marshal, Co-Chief 3; Play 3,4; May Court Representative 3; Superlative 4; Dancing Club 1,2; Office Assistant 4; Monogram Club 4. DORIS JEAN HAIZLIP Angels were painted to look like you. Glee Club 1,2,4, Secretary 3; F.H.A. 1,4, Historian 2, Sec- retary 3; Hub Staff 2; Junior-Senior Banquet Waitress 1,2; May Court Representative 2, Queen; Homecoming Represen- tative 3, Queen 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Class Officer, Secretary 3,4; Tomahawk Staff 3,4; Library Assistant 3,4; Dancing Club 1,2; Office Assistant 4; Superlative 4; Junior Play Com- mittee 3, Play 4; Monogram Club 4. JAMES NIMROD HARRIS, JR. The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business. Glee Club 1,2,3, Pres. 4; Football 1; Baseball 1,2,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Dancing Club 1,2; May Court 3,4; Honor Society 4, Treasurer 3; Class Officer, Treasurer 2; Bus Driver 4; Tomahawk Staff 2; Assoc. Editor 3, Editor 4. Gnjoying Our Place Of dignity BRENDA CAROL HENSLEY Hear a giggle and a shout, then you'll know she's about. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y Treasurer 4; Dancing Club 1,2; FHA 1,2,3; Cheerleader 2,4, Chief 3; Junior Play 3; 4-H 1,2. NANCY MARIE HUGHES Thy modesty’s a candle so thy merit. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Honor Society 3, Secretary 4; GHA 1,2,3,4; Co-Chief Marshal 3; Superlative 4; Junior and Senior Play Student Director; Junior-Senior Watiress 1,2. DENNIS RAY ISELEY A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. FFA 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Junior Play 3; Play Commit- tee 4; Science Club 1; Explorers Club 2. BERNIE LAUERNE JONES A good sport in every undertaking. Glee Club 1,2,3; 4-H 2,3,4- Treasurer 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4;Play Committee 3,4. Best All 'Round L. D. Smith Rachel Dodson Most Talented Jimmy Steelman Sara Nicks (3 funking JERRY WAYNE MADREN A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays, and confident to- morrows.” Senior Superlative 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2, Sentinal 4; Dancing Club 1; Glee Club 1,2; Ex- plorers Club 2; Hi-Y President 4; Junior J.C.'s 2, Pres. 4; Play Committee 4. RITA LOUISE MASON She's true to her word, her work and her friends.” Glee Club 1,3; Science Club 3; Dancing Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2; 4-H 1,2; Senior Play 4. EDWARD ALLEN MADREN What should a man be but merry?” F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Dancing Club 2. MOST POPULAR MOST ORIGINAL Haizlip Rhonnie Smith Nettie Smith Jerry Madren RUBY LUCILLE LONG To have a friend, be a friend.” Glee Club 2,3; Library Club 2,3; F.H.A. 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Play Committee 3,4. HAROLD JOSEPH MCBANE ’’Give me the wide open spaces. F.F.A. 3,4; 4-H 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Play Committee 3,4. BARBARA ANN NEWNAM ’’Quiet, friendly, and nice to know. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Dancing Club 1,2; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waitress 2; Annual Staff 3,4; Junior Play 3; Play Committee 4; May Court 4; Office Assistant 4. SARAH JEAN NICKS Always smiling, always sweet, always pretty and always neat. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Cotillian Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,4; Honor Society 3,4; Cheerleader 3-Chief 4; Class Play 3,4; May Court 1; Senior Superlative 4; Marshal 3; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Junior-Senior waitress 2; Homecoming Representative 1; Monogram Club 4. KENNETH WILLIAM PERDUE A sincere friend-a good athlete. J.V. Football 1; Varsity Football 3,4; Glee Club 1; Junior Play Usher 3; Junior Play Usher 4; Dancing Club 2; J.V. Basketball 1; Monogram Club 3,4; Science Club 3; F.F.A. 1,2,3. BILLY GENE PHILLIPS If work and play clash, Let work go smash. Glee Club 1,2; Football 1,2; Dancing Club 1,2. TOMMY WILLS PRITCHETT If at once you don’t succeed, Then try another method. Glee Club 1,2; Dancing Club 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2,3-Secretary, 4-President; 4-H 1,2-Secretary,3,4-President; Senior Play 4; Class Officer 3-Vice President, 4-President; J.V. Basket- ball 1,2; Student Council Parliamentarian 4; Hi-Y 4. exiously Of OUe 3uture 19 JERRY RICE Why worry? It may happen and then again it may not. J.V. Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Football 1; Science Club 1; Library Assistant 4; Hi-Y 4. SANDRA GREY SIMMONS What's life without some fun? Glee Club 1,2,3,4; FTA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 2; Dancing Club 1,2; Office Assistant 4; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3. JIMMY OLEN SMITH Good humor teaches fun to last. Baseball 1,2; Monogram Club 2,4; Football 4; Senior Super- lative 4. LEONARD DEWEY SMITH He never has a worry, he never has a care. Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Glee Club 3-Treasurer 4; Hub 3; Student Council 4; Class Officer 3,4; F.F.A. . 1,2,3-Vice-President 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; May Court 4; Senior Superlative 4; Dancing Club 1,2; Junior-Senior Banquet waiter 1; Bus Driver 3,4. NETTIE MARIE SMITH I make the most of all that comes , the least of all that goes. Tomahawk Staff 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball mana- ger 3,4; Monogram Club 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waitress 3; F.H. A. 1, Treasurer 2; Office Assistant 4; May Court, Chosen Maid of Honor, 4; Dancing Club 1,2; Senior Superlative 4; Junior Play 3, Sr. Play, Student Director 4; 4-H 1. RHONNIE LEE SMITH Attractive, athletic, a true boy in every way. Football 1,2,3-Co-captain 4; JV Basketball 2,3; Class Of- ficer-President 1, Vice President 3; Student Council 1,2, Vice-President 3, President 4; 4-H Club 2-Secretary 1; Class Play 4; Play Committee 3; Glee Club 2,3-Secretary 4; Dancing Club 1,2; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 4- Vice-President 3; May Court 2,3-King 4; Homecoming Es- cort 3; Senior Superlative 4; Substitute Bus Driver 3; Bus Driver 4. Counting cn Passing STANTON SMITHEY 'The easiest road always leads downhill. Science Club, 1,2,4; FFA 1; Basketball 1; Hi-Y 4; Mono- gram Club 4, Football 3,4. UNDA SOMERS Let us then be what we are and what we think. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,4; Library Club 3 - President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Dancing Club 1,2; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; 4-H 1,2. JIMMY STEELMAN Don’t worry work and it won’t worry you. Senior Superlative 4; Football 1,2,3; FFA 1; 4-H 1,2; Hi-Y, Secretary 4; Office Assistant 4; Dancing Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. DALE TATE Live and let live. FFA 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,4; Jaycees 3; Hi-Y 4; Dancing Club 2; Play Committee 3,4. Most Courteous Phil Faucette Marie Hughes Faye Best Dressed Danieley Jimmy Smith M omeni w j 1 : - ' lip Mi: � 5:: ■ n:-:';X;:; Ip• ;, : - ItttiMi wmu. imnmffl nagn� . KKSSSS tHHK t PBi . : V ;. . ■. ■ig m MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Kay Goodman Nimrod Harris MOST ATHLETIC Joyce Whitesell John Garrison mPIM £hH As Our ANNA MARIE TAYLOR ’’Merrily she can laugh and chatter.” Glee Club 1,2; Library Club 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y, Secretary 4; Senior Play 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Junior Play Committee 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Committee 3; 4-H 1,2. HAROLD THOMAS WADE ’’Live today, you may be dead tomorrow.” F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Club 3; Science Club 1,2; Play Committee 3,4; Dancing Club 1; Junior Jaycees 3. JERRY WAGONER To play more, to study less, is my ideal of happiness.” F.F.A. 1; Glee Club 1,2; Dancing Club 1,2; Senior Play 4. ODIS JUNIOR WARD I have laid aside business, and gone-a-fishing.” Explorer’s Club 2; Science Club 1,4; Junior Jaycees 3; Hi-Y 4; F.F.A. 1; Jr. Varsity Basketball 2; Play Committee 3,4; Basketball 4; Library Assistant 4. JOYCE ETTA WHITESELL ’’Not much talk- a great, sweet silence.” F.H.A. 1.2,3, Parliamentarian 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Monogram Club3,4; Office Assis- tant 4; Senior Super lative 4; Banquet Waitress 1,2; Play Committee 3,4. mi, E3L-- — w w UU i v '85894 Trip to Washington and New York Highlight of Senior Year Hiyfi Scdool Days Grid ■ 'i- umovs Earl Sartin . . Betty Woody . Nancy Peeples Conard . . . .Treasurer . . Secretary . r . President Vice-President Beckom Eloise Apple Glenn Barber Conard Beckom Albert Bowes Jimmy Bowes Johnny Cole Jean Danieley Conrad Dodd Billy Durham Brenda Garrison Archie Gaster Jerry Gerringer Billy Gilliam Leon Haizlip Leonard Haizlip Kay Hall Pat Hall Johnny Hicks 3or One More Bell 25 Roger Keck Pete Keck Kay Leath Ronnie Leath Buddy Lee Daniel Madren Fred Madren Jack Madren Jimmy McCann Danny Miles Brenda Moore Sharon Patterson 9 umors Eddie Hopkins Garland Howerton Pat Hughes Howard Isley Barbara James Franklin Jones Ronnie Thompson Marion Underwood Wade Vaughn Eddie Vess Cecil Whitesell Larry Whitt Betty Woody Faye Woody Tommy Newnam Jerry Bell«... Larry Ring . . . Jimmy Becfcom. . . . Treasurer . . . .President Vice-President . . . Secretary iiisllB W0$m. jlfK ' - - - v ' ■ ■ ■'■ ■ ■ w ■ • . $ i I 'vv ■ ' J ' • ' §§i§i 11« ,'-.V. Sfe ■ ISIS 3or Sopdomoves Bells Mem Wor£ Carolyn Alcon Donna Anderson Ann Barber Frank Bass Jerry Beckom Jimmy Beckom Jerry Bell Bill Booe Ann Brannon Charline Callahan Barbara Durham Kenneth Faucette Marie Foster Mary Lou Garrison Bobby Haizlip Peggy Hall Hooper Harris Lorene Hayes Jerry Hensley Billy Hicks 29 Sophomores Emma Jane Joyner Minnie Lou Jones Thomas Key Laura Leath Donald Lewis Clarence Long Faye Madren Kaye Madren Sara Madren Mike Michael Donald Miles Dickie Mills Jerry Moore Mickey Murray Tommy Newnam Judy Perkins Ronnie Price Larry Ring Jan Ross Gray Simmons BO Dianne Smithey Judy Smithey Mary Lynn Thiel Nickey Thomasson Ida Jane Tickle Kay Troxler Clyde Truitt Jesse Wade Houston Walker Clayton Whitesell Larry Williams Donald Winn Lynette Wrenn 31 iSMm : , L s •• C . i . ■ Andre� asurer 3vesdmen Swing As de Bells Ring Andrea Anderson Gray Andrews Rita Apple Betty Brown Wanda Dimont Phalba Edmonds Winfred Fargis Beth Garrison Judy Garrison Dianne Goodman Jimmy Guffey El wood Haizlip Ellen Hall James Hall Betty Sue Hardy Tommy Hensley Joe Holyfield Rachel Holyfield Carl Hughes Gloria Jones 33 Paul Murray Richard Overman Linda Ross Susan Sadler Brenda Shepherd Patsy Simpson Larry Smithey Eddie Sumner Carter Tate Raymond Troxler Johnny Walker Linley Warren 3veshmen Phyllis Long Boyd Madren Jo Ann Matkins Larry McAlister - N AT (ON A1 IA HONOR SOCIETY, mtvr Student Council Mr. Don Iseley Advisor Rhonnie Smith XJvpfiiHpnt Larry Whitt Ann Brannon Hooper Harris Kay Goodman TTi pa TJ Jimmy Beckom Sophomore Representative Jo Ann Matkins Freshmen Representative L. D. Smith Sergeant at Arms Seated - Ann Brannon, Larry Whitt, Mr. Iseley, Rhonnie Smith, and Hooper Harris Standing - Kay Goodman, Jo Ann Matkins, Earl Sartin, Jan Ross, Tommy Pritchett, John Garrison, L. D. Smith, Rachel Dodson, Jimmy Beckom, Marie Hughes, Carl Hughes, and Kay Leath Carl Hughes Freshmen Representative Tommy Pritchett Parliamentarian John Garrison Earl Sartin Senior Representative Junior Representative Marie Hughes Senior Representative Rachel Dodson Historian Kay Leath Junior Representative Our Student Council represents the entire student body and strives for the betterment of the school by carrying out worth while and challenging projects. Students feel that the council is both their agent of expression in the school and their connection with the administration. In all areas of student activity the council has the full support of the administration. Planned meetings are held weekly, supervised by an advisor who is enthusiastic about the council’s activities and is trained in the philosophy and techniques of student council work. The main ob- jective of the Student Council is to promote leadership and to practice accepted democratic principles and its operation. No happier bell is heard than one heralding the election of a student to an honored position on the council. Jan Ross Sophomore Representative k Staff Gomafi aiu Sarah Nicks Doris Haizlip Joyce Whitesell Nimrod Harris Brenda Garrison Nettie Smith Barbara Newnam Editor Assoc. Editor Kathy Saul Eddie Hopkins Jerry Moore THE STAFF AT WORK Jimmy McCann Rita Apple Edwood Haizlip Patsy Simpson Mary Lynn Thiel Mary Lou Garrison Each Tomahawk staff member is in some way responsible for making this, the 1960 Tomahawk, possible. Staff members serve in every capacity-from typist to salesman, in order to pro- duce a year book, which covers practically every activity that has occurred during this year in the Altamahaw-Ossipee School. Choosing a theme, planning lay-outs, taking pictures, selling ads,typing and putting the final touches to art work and copy keeps the staff busy. The sound of the bell at the close of the period often finds staff members still hard at work. Faye Woody Mrs. Sadler Advisor BuS As a means of informing the students as well as the public of the school activities, the students of Al- tamahaw-Ossipee High School publish a monthly news- paper, the Hub. In addition to keeping us up to date on high school events, it carries a page concerning the happenings in the elementary grades. Representatives on the Hub staff come from grades seven through twelve and each person has a specific duty to perform in gathering news, preparing it for publication, proofreading copy, and distributing it to students, teachers and alumni of the school. No more welcome bell is heard on the A. O. campus than the one announcing publication of the Hub. Eloise Apple, Associate Editor; Miss McArthur, Advisor; Brenda Moore, Editor. Seated: Sara Madren, Pat Hughes, Betty Woody, Mickey Murray, Donna Anderson, Faye Danieley, Nancy Danieley, Peggy Carter, Eloise Apple, Brenda Moore, Nancy Peeples, Miss McArthur, Pris- cilla Jones. Standing: Anita Apple, Beth Garrison, Nicky Thomasson, Howard Isely, Archie Gaster, Marian Underwood, Karen Smith, Wade Vaughan, Sherman Smith. 38 She Monogram Cluo To be a member of the Monogram Club, a student must have lettered in a sport and be tapped at one of the two tapping ceremonies during the school year. Those who have lettered in a sport, as manager, or as a cheerleader are eligible for membership, but they must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the club. The Monogram Club has several projects-operat- ing the school store, assisting in athletic projects, supporting the team in any way possible. The chief aim of the club is upholding the constitution and creed by encouraging better sportsmanship. Officers Nicky Thomasson.......Treasurer Mr. Clayton...............Advisor Rachel Dodson...........Secretary Mr. Stout.................Advisor John Garrison...........President Hooper Harris .... Vice-President First Row: Nettie Smith, Joyce Whitesell, Kay Goodman, Brenda Hensley. Second Row: L. D. Smith, Leonard Haizlip, Kenneth Perdue, Rhonnie Smith, John Garrison. Third Row: Rachel Dodson, Hopper Harris, Nicky Thomasson, Jerry Madren, Larry Whitt. 39 3uiuve Jarmers Of Ameria One of the largest clubs in our school, the Future Farmers of America is a national organization of rural boys working together to improve farm and com- munity life through cooperation. Our local chapter, one of the five in the county, competes with other chapters in contests of crop and livestock judging, shop, public speaking, ritual, Parliamentary procedure, and various other activities. Chapter members seek to create interest in agriculture. Early each fall TTGreen Hands” are initiated into membership. Seated: Conrad Beckom, Jerry Madren, Phil Faucette, Tommy Pritchett, L. D. Smith, Harold McBane, Mr. Freeman, Jimmie McCann, Boyd Madren, Billy Gilliam, Paul Murray, Johnny Walker, Tommy Hensley, Kenneth Faucette, Jim Hall, George Whitley,Thomas Key. Kneeling: Nim Harris, Jerry Gerringer, Jimmy Beckom, Joe Holyfield, Pete Keck, Billy Hicks, Roger Keck, Winfred Fargis, Cecil Whitesell, Charlie Barker, Frank- lin Jones, Wade Vaughn. Standing: Donald Lewis, Dean Woody, Larry McAlister, Jerry Beckom, Clayton Whitsell, Garland Howerton, Johnny Cole, Clarence Long, Houston Walker, Con- rad Dodd, Fred Madren, Ronnie Leath, Bobby Haizlip, Carter Tate, Donald Miles, Billy Durham, Jack Madren, David Madren, Leon Haizlip, Dennis Isley, Dale Tate, Edward Madren, Harold Wade, Jerry Moore. Officers Harold McBane....................... Phil Faucette....................... Jerry Madren........................ Tommy Pritchett..................... Conard Beckom....................... L. D. Smith......................... .... Reporter . . . Secretary .... Sentinel . . . President . . . Treasurer Vice-President 40 3utu ve Ho menuRors Of America Future Homemakers of America have as their motto Toward New Horizons , which summarizes their purpose: To learn to live better today in order to enrich their lives and the lives of their families in the future. The varied activities they undertake give them valuable experience and training in preparation for their future job as homemakers. The F.H.A. emblem symbolizes that the homes of the future are in the hands of the youth of today. Several of the projects include serving suppers, buying equipment for the Home Economics department, planting flowers to beautify the school grounds, and im- proving the infirmary. F.H.A. members meet the third Wednesday of every month. Seated: Kay Troxler, Eloise Apple, Rachel Dodson, Kay Leath, Nancy Peeples, Betty Woody, Jo Ann Matkins, Brenda Moore, Fay Madren, Pat Hughes, Brenda Garrison, Lucille Long, Kay Goodman, BarbaraNewnam, Doris Haizlip, Linda Ross. Kneel- ing: Laura Leath, Susan Sadler, Carolyn Alcon, Rita Apple, Sandra Simmons, Linda Somers, Faye Madren, Brenda Shep- herd, Betty Brown, Rachel Holyfield, Phyllis Long, Barbara James, Sarah Nicks, Judy Williams. Standing: Lynn Thiel, Beth Garrison, Donna Anderson, Sara Madren, Jan Ross, Dianne Goodman, Ann Brannon, Patsy Simpson, Joyce Whitesell, Mickey Murray, Peggy Carter, Mary Lu Garrison, Judy Smithey, Marie Hughes, Faye Danieley, Faye Woody, Jean Danieley, Sharon Patterson, Andrea Anderson, Nettie Smith, Wanda Dim- ont, Peggy’ Hall, Judy Garrison, Mrs. Mary Johnson. Eloise Apple. . Rachel Dodson Kay Leath . . . Kay Troxler . . Officers Vice President . . . President . . . Secretary . . . Treasurer Marie Hughes Secretary Kay Goodman President Sarah Nicks Rhonnie Smith Nimrod Harris Brenda Garrison Treasurer Character, scholarship, lead- ership and service are the cardinal purposes of the Nat- ional Honor Society. Member- ship is a coveted honor for stu- dents. Members help at ath- letic events and sponsor sock hops as fund raising projects. Honor Society members strive to promote scholarship and citizenship as their contri- bution to A. O. as the bells ring.” National Honor Society Larry Whitt Vice President Dolores Joseph Advisor FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Faye Danieley Faye Woody President Sandra Simmons Brenda Moore Mary Lu Garrison Treasurer Brenda Garrison Secretary Rita Apple Andrea Anderson Mrs. Johnson Advisor Mickey Murray Mary Lynn Thiel Sara Madren Peggy Carter Vice President To assist the students who would like to become teachers, the Future Teachers of America Club gives them some practice experience while in high school. Once a year every member is given a chance to practice the knowledge they have acquired through being in this club. Others assist often by substituting for a few hours at the time when teachers have to leave their classes. Science Club Daniel Madren Phil Faucette . Earl Sartin. . . Conrad Beckom Mr. Iseley . . . . . . .Treasurer . . . . Secretary . . . . President Vice-President ......Advisor First Row: Conrad Beckom, Daniel Madren, Earl Sartin, Phil Faucette, Mr. Iseley. Second Row; Johnny Walker, Billy Gilliam, Gray Andrews, Jerry Gerringer, Jimmy Guffey, Sherman Smith. First Row: Conrad Beckom, Daniel Madren, Earl Sartin, Phil Faucette, Mr. Iseley. Second Row: Johnny Walker, Billy Gilliam, Gray Andrews, Jerry Gerringer, Jimmy Guffey, Sherman Smith. Third Row: Roger Keck, Jimmy Beckom, Billy Hicks, Fred Madren, Pete Keck. Fourth Row: Wade Vaughn, Buddy Lee, Johnny Cole, Archie Gaster. Fifth Row: Leon Haizlip, Jerry Beckom, Jimmy Bowes, Odis Ward. 44 Cibrary First row, left to right: Brenda S h ep h e r d, Marie Foster, Glenda Barker, Nancy Danieley, Linda Somers, Bernie Jones, Lucille Long, Marie Taylor, Wanda Dimont. Second row, left to right: Mrs. Truitt, Kay Hall, Peggy Saunders, Lorene Hayes, Barbara James, Ann Barber, Pat Hall. Cibvavy Club Ana Assistants Kneeling: Peggy Jones, Cindy Ward, Steve Gilliam, Steve Blanchard, Howard McIntyre, Karen Smith. Standing: Cheryl Horne, Anita Apple, Sue Isley, Jan Sadler, Garry Morton, Wesley Gilliam, Vicki Hill, Crystal Doss, Marie Kernodle. Standing, left to right: Lorene Hayes, Nancy Danieley, Ann Brannon, Gloria Hicks, Brenda Shepherd, Jo Ann Matkins, Doris Haizlip, Ann Barber, Faye Hutcherson. Sitting: Wanda Dimont, Otis Ward, Charles Barker, Janice Haizlip, Glenda Barker, Karen Smith. Students of the L i b r a r y Club and the Library Assistants pictured here, enthusiastically serve their school to improve the library and its services to all students. They charge and shelve books, help pre- pare new books for circulation, mount pictures and clippings and help arrange exhibits. Thus these students become familiar with library materials and procedures, develop initiative and lead- ership, improve taste in reading, develop ability to make a critical evaluation of books, and gain confi- dence as they assume responsibility for helping other students. gi Nimrod Harris L. D. Smith President Treasurer John Garrison Vice-President First row: Kay Troxler, Jo Ann Matkins, Brenda Hensley, Lucille Long, Pat Hughes, Betty Woody, WandaDimont. Second row: Marie Hughes, Brenda Shepherd, Jean Danieley, Sandra Simmons, Mary Lou Garrison, Faye Danieley, Brenda Garrison. Third row: Linda Somers, Eloise Apple, Peggy Carter, Joyce Whitesell, Janice Ross, Ann Brannon, Donna Anderson. Mrs. Betty Whitley Director First row: Roger Keck, Jerry Hensley, Bill Hicks, Jimmy Ste e lman, Garland Howerton, Conrad Beckom, Wade Vaughn. Second row: Jimmy McCann, Howard Iseley, John Garrison, Tommy Pritchett, Rhonnie Smith, Billy Durham. Third row: Albert Bowes, Daniel Madren. Rhonnie Smith Bass Secretary Betty Woody Soprano Secretary 46 Mrs. Moore Accompanist First Row: Linda Ross, Marie Foster, Patsy Saul, Barbara Newrnam, Kay Goodman, Judy Williams. Second Row: Patsy Simpson, Beth G ar r i s on, Rita Apple, Doris Haizlip, Nettie Smith, Andrea Anderson. Third Row: Faye Woody, Mary Lynn Thiel, Rachel Dodson, Kathy Saul, Sharon Patterson. Each Tuesday and Thursday a joyful bell sounds forth the call to one of the most outstanding extra- curricular activities of the students- the call to Glee Club. During the year many concerts are given which give the parents, friends, and faculty members an im- pression of what the Glee Club members have been doing. Glee Club officers and the secretaries for each section serve ably in checking attendance, planning outings and taking care of music. First Row: Johnny W a 1 k e r , Boyd Madren. Second Row: Sarah Nicks, Sara Madren, Jerry Gerringer, Nimrod Harris, Laura Leath, Mickey Murray. Third Row: Clayton Whitesell, Elwood Haizlip, Dennis Iseley, Pete Smith, Cecil Whitesell, Ronnie Leath. 47 3ri-H i-l) Kneeling: James Hall, Stanton Smithey, Larry Ring, Jimmy Steelman, Phil Faucette, Jerry Madren, Presi- dent; C. E. Stout, Advisor. Second Row: Billy Hicks, Eddie Hopkins, Winfred Fargis, Tommy Hensley, Johnny Walker, Sherman Smith.' Third Row: Tommy Pritchett, Dale Tate, Otis Ward, Jerry Bell, Eddie Vess, Archie Gaster. Kneeling: Diane Goodman, Chaplain; Brenda Hensley, Treasurer; Marie Taylor, Secretary; Kay Leath, Vice President; Betty Woody, President. Second Row: Linda Ross, Judy Garrison, Ellen Hall, Charline Callahan, Lynette Wrenn, Susan Sadler, Kay Troxler, Laura Leath, Sara Madren, Lucille Long. Third Row: Peggy Saun- ders, Jan Ross, Ann Brannon, Barbara James, Donna Anderson, Judy Smithey, Linda Somers, Nancy Danieley, Bernie Jones. Added to our extra curricular activities this year are two new clubs, the Hi-Y and Tri- Hi-Y.The former is a boys’club and the latter a girls’ club. The purpose of the Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and com- munity the highest standards of Christian character. These clubs are affiliated with the YMCA and YWCA. The members are free to use the facilities of the local Y and boys will participate in league sports. Several beneficial projects are promoted to help the school and the club. ofie Bells Ave Ringing 3ox Me And My Qal 49 Doris Haizlip Queen of May Bells ringing in May herald the festive day for the crown- ing of the May King and Queen, who reign over a court of beau- tiful girls and handsome young men elected by their class- mates. On this occasion stu- dents in the elementary school present a pageant in song and dance, culminating a year’s work in Music and Physical Education. Rachel Dodson Elected Maid of Honor John Garrison Elected Escort 50 Candidates for May Queen and King are nominated by the senior class and elected by vote of the student body. The runner- up becomes maid of honor; the queen chooses and honor attend- ant; and each high school class elects attendants. Mascots are selected by the senior class. Nettie Smith Chosen Maid of Honor May Court Jerry Moore Escort Faye Madron Sophomore Attendant Conard Beckom Escort Carol Faucette Mascot Barbara Newnam Senior Attendant Phil Faucette Escort Pat Hall Junior Attendant Attendants Benny Goodman Mascot Leonard Haizlip Escort Faye Danieley Senior Attendant L. D. Smith Escort Kathy Saul Junior Attendant Brenda Shephard Freshman Attendant 53 Dean Woody Escort . Homecoming 6. Homecoming Dance 1959 1. The May Court 2. Fourth Graders promenade 3. Queen Brenda and King Marvin 4. Third Grade Wedding 1. Freshmen Attendants Elwood Haizlip Andrea Anderson 2. Senior Attendants Rachel Dodson Jerry Rice 3. Homecoming Queen-Doris Haizlip King-Nimrod Harris 4. Junior Attendants Kathy Saul John Hicks 5. Sophomore Attendants Jerry Moore Charline Callahan 54 Harold Wade Mr. A. O. Peggy Saunders Miss A. O. Royalty Hall oween Banquet Memories 1959’s Junior-Senior Banquet setting An Evening In Paris” provided a joyful occasion for students as the Class of 1960 honored the Class of 1959. Nancy Peeples, Brenda Moore, Eloise Apple, Eddie Hopkins, Marion Underwood Students maintaining high scholastic averages and ranking in the top five of the Junior class are given special recognition by being selected as marshals. They are responsible for seating guests on various occasions including plays, programs, May Day, graduation exercises and practically every outstanding school event. These students are leaders in their class scholastically and serve the school well in their capacity as marshals. Not Bells...But Buyers, Clocks, r w, sal PS SCORE BORRO MIN. SEC. HOME 3IV J_ OS UlSTORS 30 i ooo« And Wfiisfles... 57 , The Squad First Row: Jimmy Smith, Curtis Truitt, Conard Beckom, Larry Whitt, Leonard Haizlip, Jerry Mad- ren, Rhonnie Smith, Jerry Bell, Kenneth Perdue. Second Row: Don Brannon, Manager, Bill Hicks, Tommy Newnam, Larry Ring, Ronnie Price, Dan Madren, Marion Underwood, Pete Smith, Royce Far- gis, Manager. Third Row: Coach Clayton, Bill Gilliam, Hooper Harris, Stanton Smithy, John Garri- son, Howard Iseley, Nicky Thomasson, Conrad Dodd, Houston Walker, Coach Stout. A. O.’s football '’Indians finished the 19 59 season with a 4-4-1 record, improving greatly over the previous year. The team showed fire and enthusiasm throughout the season and prospect for another year, even with the loss of several seniors, are good. Head Coach C. E. Pete Stout and Assis- tant R. B. Sonny Clayton praised the work of A. O. Gridders. John Garrison, Pete Smith, Jerry Madren and Howard Isley received All- County Honors for the season. A. O. 19 Haw River 7 A. O. 0 E. M. Holt 40 A. O. 6 Yanceyville 13 A. O. 0 Mebane 35 A. 0. 13 Bethel Hill 18 A. O. 12 Alexander Wilson 12 A. O. 47 Chatham Central 0 A. O. 19 Gibsonville 12 A. O. 45 Cobb 7 3oowmi 58 Rhonnie Smith - Tackle Co-Captain 3ootSdl-l959 . John Garrison - Back Co-Captain Jimmy Smith - Back Larry Whitt - Back Jerry Madren - Guard Ken Perdue - End Leonard Haizlip - Back Howard Isley - End Nicky Thomasson - Tackle Jerry Bell - Center L. D. Smith - End Hooper Harris - Back Bill Hicks - Guard Ann Brannon-Guard Kay Goodman Co-Captain-Forward Rachel Dodson Co- Captain- Forward Kathy Saul-Forward Janice Ross-Forward Brenda Garrison-Guard Look who1 s warming the bench! GIRLS SCORES Mebane 38 E.M.Holt 50 Haw River 38 Eli Whitney 43 Payne Oil 48 - Alex.-Wilson 34 Pleasant Grove 43 Haw River 19 Sylvan 34 Elon 41 Pleasant Grove 54 Mary Lu Garris on-Guard A.O. A.O. A.O. A.O. A.O. A.O. A.O. A.O. A.O. A.O. A.O. 46 42 63 45 54 46 42 38 41 67 53 Varsify Boys When the whistle blows calling boys to basketball practice it is a happy occasion. Students and spectators alike look forward to games on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the winter. Coach Clayton's varsity squad display- ed amazing for titude and ac- curacy, making an excellent re- cord for the year. Co-Captains Pete Smith, Guard; John Garrison, Center Howard Iseley, Forward Henry Austin, Guard Jerry Bell, Forward 62 Larry Ring, Forward Bas6e 6al Boy’s Squad Kneeling: John Garrison, L. D. Smith. First Row: Hooper Harris, Paul Murray, Henry Austin, Larry Whitt, Dean Woody. Second Row: Odis Ward, Jerry Bell, Jerry Rice, Howard Iseley, Elwood Haizlip, Larry Ring A. O. boy’s go for a goal! Iseley takes to the air! BOYS SCORES A.O. 30 Mebane 34 A.O. 43 E.M. Holt 44 A.O. 67 Haw River 43 A.O. 47 Eli Whitney 56 A.O. 76 Curry 50 A.O. 45 Alex. Wilson 72 A.O. 41 Pleasant Grove 63 A.O. 44 Haw River 35 A.O. 52 Sylvan 56 A.O. 58 Elon 44 A.O. 35 Pleasant Grove 62 A.O. 54 E. M. Holt 53 A.O. 37 Haw River 49 A.O. 43 Alex. Wilson 41 A.O. 72 Eli Whitney 49 A.O. 44 Sylvan 76 A.O. 58 Elon 59 A.O. 52 Mebane 53 A.O. 55 Pleasant Grove 64 A.O. 41 E. M. Holt 43 63 Basef all-I959 First row, left to right: Donnie Miles, Hooper Harris, Larry Whitt, Tommy Newnam. Second row, Howard Iseley, Marion Underwood, Conrad Beckom, Nicky Thommason, Leonard Haizlip, Danny Miles, Marvin Petterson. Third row, Tommy Patterson, Phil Faucette, Rhonnie Hensley, Charles Hensley, Bobby Redman, Don Woody. Four wins, four losses, and a tie was the result of our 1959 baseball season. Coach Charles Padgett’s sluggers were mostly inexperienced and made a good showing for beginners. Many of them expect to return to our 1960 squad and prove their worth at bat and in the field. Scores A.O. 2 Gibsonville 2 A.O. 12 Elon 4 A.O. 2 E. M. Holt 3 A.O. 8 Mebane 3 A.O. 1 Sylvan 4 A.O. 1 Pleasant Grove 2 A.O. 3 Alex. Wilson 13 A.O. 0 Eli-Whitney 6 A.O. 8 Haw River 4 A.O. 6 Anderson 4 Don Woody wins Charles Padgett - Coach Melville Baseball Trophy 64 Cfi eev lead evs Heartiest supporters of the A. O. ath- letic teams are the cheerleaders, whose never-tiring v o i c e s sound the loudest bells heard on the campus. Cheerleaders are chosen by vote of the student body and lead other students enthusiastically through basketball and football seasons. Theirs is a valuable contribution to the school. Sarah Nicks - Chief Patsy Simpson, Doris Haizlip, Nancy Peeples, Sarah Nicks, Mary Lynn Thiel, Brenda Moore, Brenda Hensley. 65 junior JUl lOR HIGH GRIDDERS Front row: Joe Trent, Winfred Fargis, James Hall, Richard Overman, Ronnie Cain, Jerry Matkins, Donald Williamson. Back row: Elwood Haizlip, George Whit- ley, Paul Murray, Don Brannon, Royce Fargis, Larry Smithey, Tommy Thomas- son. THE VARSITY LINE-UP Win, lose, or draw, A. O. stu- dents answer the bell calling the start ofafootball or basketball game. Junior varsity teams demon- strate just as much scrap as the varsities, providing valuable ex- perience for the future. 66 Uarsify JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS Kneeling: Mickey Murray, Priscilla Jones, Karen Smith, Ruby Gerringer, Janice James. Standing: Shirley Leigh, Beth Garrison, Pat Sadler, Linda Ross, Betsy Jo Lawrence, Cry- stal Doss, Faye Ashley, Bonnie Faucette, Janice Haizlip, Terry Sprinkle, Lydia Prit- chett, Linda Vess, Thyra Hopkin s , Judy Garrison, Carol Reynolds. Go! A. O. Go! JAYVEE BOYS Kneeling: Winfred Fargis, Tommy Hensley, Paul Murray. Standing: Larry Smithey, Ronnie Price, Jerry Moore, Elwood Haizlip, Dean Woody, George Whitley. 4 67 Three little Indians; Shouldn’t it be the other way round; Desegregation; Talent; The janitor’s assis tants; More Assistants; Three Stooges; Senior Actors; Dirty Faces; Look who’s talking happy bell! ! Sighth rade Faye Ashley Sandra Barker Stephen Bowes Don Brannon Ronnie Cain Larry Carter Diane Chambers Junius Conklin Ronnie Dodson Crystal Doss Royce Fargis Bonnie Faucette Howard Gerringer Ruby Gerringer Janice Haizlip Harold Hall Reva Hensley Gloria Hicks Rebecca Hill Thyra Hopkins Carolyn Howerton Faye Hutcherson Janice James Dean Jones Priscilla Jones Janice Key Betsy Jo Lawrence Shirley Leigh Mike McIntyre Linda Moody ■usan Moore iane Newnam Margie Paschal Lydia Pritchett James Ray Nancy Reid Carol Reynolds Pat Sadler Jerry Simmons Jimmy Simmons . Clay Smith Karon Smith Jimmy Smith Terry Smithey Terry Sprinkle Mary Ann Stallings Tommy Thomasson Joe Trent Jerry Troxler Melvin Troxler Linda Vaughn Linda Vess Janice Webster Darrell Williams Donald Williams Margaret Wilson Keith Winn Carl Wrenn 70 even Reid Aldridge Janice Anderson Rebecca Andrews Anita Apple Bobby Beckom Brenda Blalock Steve Blanchard Michael Booty Tommy Callahan Gaynell Cantrell Donald Garter Becky Chatham Vera Clemmer Hobart Cook Donnie Danieley Joan Dickerson Linda Dodd Judy Durham Larry Fann Donald Fargis Terry Farmer Richard Gerringer Wesley Gilliam Billy Gillespie Russell Gillespie Curtis Haizlip Joyce Hall Gary Harris Jean Hill Vicki Hill Jerry Holyfield Charles Horne Edker Howerton Milton Huffines Sue Iseley Barry Jones Joe Jones Linda Jones Harold Kernodle Jerry Lewis James Long Larry Madren Carolyn Massey Howard McIntyre Carol Michael Henry Moody Gary Morton Michael Murray Faye Perry Roger Porter Jan Sadler Marjorie Sadler Peggy Smithey Kathy Somers Vernon Sutton Norris Underwood Kaddy Wade Kathy Wade Philip Walker David Whitley Linda Williams James Winn Donald Aldridge Donnie Alcon Jo Ann Anderson Donnie Andrews Audrey Bass Mary Bass Elizabeth Barber Raymond Barber Sandra Billings Carolyn Brown Johnny Callahan Gary Carter Michael Carter Troy Cox Judy Edmonds Tommy Garrison Wayne Garrison C. W. Gerringer Roger Gerringer Kenneth Gerringer John Guffey Mary Harrington Patricia Hall Frances Hutchersor Donnie Isley Larry James Richard Jones Jimmy Kistter Joe Mansfield Roger Mansfield Cherry Miles Charles Moody Charles Moore Wanda Murphey June Patterson Charles Perkins Virginia Perkins Warren Pickard Vicki Rice Mark Robertson Alice Saul Sandra Saul Jewel Saunders Faye Shore Gary Simmons Freddie Simmons Brenda Smithey Nancy Stallings Jean Steele Brenda Summers Donna Sutton Tripp Thomasson Butch Tickle Garland Troxler Scarlet Troxler Wallace Troxler Clarence Wade Eddie Walker Gayle Whitaker Greg Whitley Jerry Williams Margaret Wrenn John Winn Edwin Wood Sherrion Wrenn Marshall Zimmerman 3iftd Glen Aldridge Faye Barber Janice Bowman Roger Carter Keith Chambers Johnny Clemmers Jimmy Cobb Jerry Durham Polly Durham Johnny Fogleman Becky Garrison Linda Garrison Dazel Gerringer Donna Gerringer Steve Gilliam Susan Gillispie Johnny Golston Paul Guffy Peggy Hall Louis Harrington Patty Herlim Nancy Hill Judy Jones Wayne Jones Kris Kernodle Linda Kernodle Marie Kernodle Sandra Key Ervin Lewis Gene Lewis Robert Long Deborah Mabry Brian Mann Pam Matkins Becky McCulloch Tommy Moorefield Richard Murphey Susan Perkins John Reid Carol Rudd L. D. Saul Steve Smith Darlene Somers Larry Sprinkle Stella Steele Loretta Summers Dennis Sutton Johnny Sutton Billy Taylor Janet Troxler Sarah Truitt Bill Walker Carolyn Whitley Robert Willowby Janice Woody Not Pictured: Lee Langley Betty Langley 3 3ouvth Grade Brenda Alcon Shirley Bagby David Barber Melissa Billings Linda Bowman Kay Brannon Eddie Carter Jimmie Carter Sophia Clemmer Hazel Cook Pat Doss Brenda Kay Durham Linda Durham Bonnie Fargis Henry Garrison Steve Gilliam Sandra Goldston Roger Hazilip Larry Hall Roberta Harrington Billy Hathaway Joyce Hill Rita Hill Cheryl Horne Judy Ingle Steve James Brenda Jones Deborah Jones Douglas Jones Patsy Jones Peggy Jones Homer Lawrence Joe Leigh Barbara Maines Becky Matkins Gordon Michael Charles Porter Edger Pritchett Larry Pruitt Shirley Rackley Gary Ross Joseph Simpson Sandra Simpson Karen Smith Jo Ann Somers Nancy Somers Jack Stilwell Libby Sturdvant Dolores Suggs Johnny Suggs Phyllis Suggs Rhonnie Sutton Larry Troxler Douglas Truitt Bill Walker Danny Walker Cindy Ward Thomas Warren Janice Webster Dorothy Whitesell Jeff Wilkins Lucy Williams Robin Woody Donna Wrenn Marvin Hutchens 74 Roger Aldridge Pamela Berry Carol Brooks Durwood Brooks Bobby Gail Brown Johnny Bryant Sue Cain Dianne Cantrell Carol Clark Wanda Cook Deborah Cox Jerry Cox Linda Daniel Frankie Durham Clinton Garrison Judy Garrison Faye Gerringer Vickie Harth Lon Harris Eddie Hathaway Kenneth Hathaway Marsha Howerton Jeane Huchens Roy Iseley Johnny James Darrell Kernodle Karen Kistler James Key Robert Mann Curtis Matkins Rachel Moody Larry Moss Willard Page David Perkins Leo Scott Dennis Simmons Beverly Smith Dolores Somers Kathy Somers James Summers Sharon Trent Calvin Wade, Jr. Bill Wrard Barry Whitley Jean Wilson Dennis Woody 5nird Grade 75 ■n sa!Si2ys!Mi Second Grade Jean Alcon Gary Barker Ricky Bell Patricia Bowes Marie Bowman Tommy Bryant Wade Cantrell Deborah Cobb Dale Conklin Linda Cook Johnny Diamont Donnie Dodson Miss Roger Doss Billie Ann Duggins Ranee Gerringer David Goldston Kathy Gossett Eugene Gossett Fonda Harrison Cynthia Haith Linda Hughes Jerry Keck Donna Kay Kernodle Hilda Kernodle Brenda Lassiter Larry Long Stevie Madren Dwanye Mansfield Gregory Massey Kathy Massey Keith Michael Bonnie Penley Steve Rachel David Robertson Bonnie Rogers Wayne Rudd Mendy Saul Nancy Shambley Gail Simpson Carol Smith Sylvia Smith James Summers Kathy Sutton Claude Tate Amy Vaughn Andy Walker Kenneth Walker Norma Webster Kathy Winn 76 3itst Qv de Ronald Aldridge Vicky Anderson Cynthia Andrews Jean Bass Ricky Blythe William Bowman Tommy Brown Frank Bryant Richard Cantrell Calvin Chatham Keith Cobb Jo Ellen Davis Teresa Dixon Debra Faucette Trudy Faucette James Foster Harold Garrison Janice Gilliam Ralph Gilliam Ken Gwynn William Hall Lynn Hatchel Lucky Hathaway Steven Hensley Kathy Hughes Sandra Ingle Patricia Ireland Elaine Jones Richard Jones Jeannie King Emogene Kernodle Raymond Langley Harold Lawrence Billy Leath Mary Long Jerry Lynch Kenneth Maines Ricky Massey Barbara Matkins Dennis Matkins Nola McCann Yoland Mitchell Deborah Moore Diane Morris Deborah Osborne Allen Perkins Candy Riggs Bennett Ross Mike Ross Wanda Saul Miles Saunders Ricky Sutton Barbara Smith Rhonda Smith Milton Smithey Denise Somers Lee A. Somers Tommy Stilwell Sue Summers June Talley Kay Talley Eddie Thomas Michael Thompson Scott Troxler Louise Wade Lynette Wade Patricia Wade Scotty Walker Pamela Webster Jimmy Whitt Glenda Wilkins Eugene Williams Kathy Winn Kenneth Woody Sara Yarbro Ann Zimmerman Safety Patrol Kneeling: Royce Fargis, Jerry Matkins, Jimmy Simmons, Gray An- drews, Mike McIntyre, Joe Trent, Larry Carter. Standing: Steve Blan- chard, Betsey Jo Lawrence, Janice James, Susan Moore, Lydia Pritchett, Priscilla Jones, Linda Vess, Tommy Thom as son, Karen Smith, Don Brannon, Faye Hutcherson, Ruby Gerringer, Wesley Gilliam, Pat Sadler, Bonnie Faucette. Accompanist: Priscilla Jones First row: Anita Apple, Brenda Blalock, Gary Harris, Car- olyn Massey, Jan Sadler, Terry Sprinkle, Kaddy Wade, Steve Blanchard, Charles Horn, Milton Huffines, Peggy Smithey, James Winn. Second row: Janice Haizlip, Gaynell Cantrell, Shirley Leigh, Vicki Hill, Rebecca Andrews, Susan Moore, Sue Iseley, Donald Fargis, Norris Underwood, Kathy Somers, Lynda Dodd, Janice Anderson. Third row: Pat Sadler, Janice James, Wesley Gilliam, Jerry Lewis, Ruby Gerringer, Karen Smith, Faye Hutcherson, Janice Webster, Michael Murray. junior Glee Club A Medley Of Bells September 1 School Bells Ring! September 7 Labor Day Holiday September 11 A. O. Defeats Haw River A Football First October 16 Report Cards! ! ! October 29 Halloween Carnival November 5 Junior Magazine Sales November 20 Senior Play ’’Holgoblin House” 26-27 Thanksgiving Holidays December 1 Basketball Season Begins A.O. Wins 2 at Mebane 17 Christmas Concert and Program Dec. 18-Jan. 4 Christmas 1. Have a Pepsi 2. Time for Class 3. Initiation Time January 21-22 Exam Time February 15-20 Tournament Time '9 1. Primping for Pictures 2. A. O. Scalps Haw River! As 2me JJear QoesBy. March 11 Mother - Daughter Father-Son Banquet March 25 Junior Play April 4-10 Senior Trip to Washington and New York April 15-18 Easter April 22 Athletic Banquet May 3rd May Day May 13 Junior-Senior Banquet May 20 Glee Club Concert May 29 Baccalaureate Sermon June 1 Graduation June 2 No more Bells! 1. 2. 3. Sneaking a look at a Ballgame Talent Show M.C. Student Council Christmas Program 1. 2. 3. May Day-1959 Graduation Vacation Time! ! !! Part of Your Smart Look” Hosiery of Distinction GLEN RAVEN KNITTING MILLS INC. Altamahaw Graham Newland North Carolina and San Fernando, California A Bell for Our Advertisers When members of the TOMAHAWK Staff ring the bells of local business places and industries, it is with gratitude that they accept their aid in publishing this yearbook. In return A.O. students patronize these firms whenever possible. 81 T.O. BECKOM GROCERY AND SERVICE STATION ’’That Good Gulf Gas” Route 4 Burlington, N. C. Compliments of BARNWELL’S GRO. SERV. Route 4 Burlington Exterminating Service Welding Mr. Allen Smith General Carpenter JU4-8332 Route 4 Burlington Compliments of Jake Edmonds City Barber Shop Compliments of Mr. D. Earl Pardue Somers--Pardue Agency Compliments of Leary Riley Security Barber Shop Halloween Carnival Mob Scene 82 83 PET DAIRY Burlington, North Carolina GILLIAM TIRE COMPANY, CARRIE-LOU BEAUTY SHOP INC. Owned by Mrs. John W. Jones Specializing in Hair Styles Tinting Bleaching 647 Church St. Burlington ARMSTRONG TIRES Passenger, Truck, Tractor 318 South Main St. Recapping Passenger and Truck Burlington, North Carolina Phone CA 6-0203 85 Almi Miter Hundreds of students and graduates look with pride on this school. It has served as a community center as well as an educational institution since 1922 and will continue to be a landmark where bells ring out awelcome to all who pass this way. •-'r, Through the years as the ringing of bells in September calls boys and girls to school, may this yearbook serve to bring you vivid memories of the year 1959-60. Reliving glorious mo- ments cankeep you young in heart forever; one day you may even want to go swimming when the bell's of May announce that its vacation time. o l echos' sC ' C-cX X ZL t s . . , 't' XoJXsq, ' ,tLPJ-'J 1 X yyJL L., tLoi yjyj ± - i- oo-e.cjt a-'rv$'- viJl -fW-0 t s y ru jz. ex. - AlAUU , Wu ztKi s-dLos-Q. JL Qa uy, ?Jt D X. li7 - S Jio JL CL yrO - 1 OwA a _x 1_ 5 - _ ■- Illi 11 ; '■ i I IVtflR ' I Ilf . , • i ' Whenever “(She School Vacations are over as schoolbells ring, The recess yard is fill’d again As solemn youths their textbooks bring, New lessons to explain. Silence reigns at the swimmin’ hole, Cool waters keep flowing on: In the woodshed hangs a fishin’ pole, The hook anT line are gone. When classes cease an’ study’s done There is heard a gleeful shout, As out the door the youngsters run, When teacher says, ’’School is out!” Bells Ring Time passes on, it goes so quick When there's lessons to be read, To solve hard problems in 'rithmetic ’For it's time to go to bed. It’s early back to school to go, Thinking of the swimmin1 hole— Of brooks an' streams where waters flow, An’ the idle fishin’ pole. Fond memories of a past vacation To a busy mind still cling, As the heart records a strange sensation Whene’er the schoolbells ring.