Beaufort High School - Mainsail Yearbook (Beaufort, NC)

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Cast Will And Zestament We, the seniors of '51-'52, being of sane mind and sound body do hereby declare this to be our last will anc testament. Before our final departure we wish to bestow our most cherished and most valuable possissions or our beloved faculty and under-classmen. These benevolences are bestowed upon the recipients without restriction, without prejudice, without coercion, and with the wholehearted affection of the said class. ARTICLE I To our faculty and principal, we leave the deep satisfaction of peace and tranquillity-at our departure this is bound to exist for them—. Since we have not expressed our love, appreciation, and gratitude for their constam thoughtfulness, guidance, and wholehearted co-operation throughout the past years—we do now bequeath them ai undying place in each and every heart. ARTICLE II To the Juniors, we leave our well earned senior privileges and our places in the senior classrooms with twc exceptionally wonderful advisors, Miss Lena Duncan and Miss Gladys Chadwick. ARTICLE HI To ALL UNDER-CLASSMEN from this time forth, the senior class leaves its beloved school for them to love, cherish, and protect! ARTICLE IV Elizabeth House bequeaths her curly hair to Bobby Dennis; Connie Lewis her sophomore history book to Larry Moore. Jane Mason solemnly leaves Harry Truman’s picture to Miss Duncan for her to cherish forevermore; Johi Lynch wills his executive ability to Virginia Hassell; Gene Lewis his Mirror to B.G. O'Neal. To Johnny O'Lund, Nellie Cannon gives her love for English; Betty Garner bequeaths her flirting ability to Faye Mason; Lela Fodrie her crew cut” to Virginia Davis. Jean Dixon generously bestowes her basketball ability to Mar} Low Owen; Iris Dudley wills her shapely figure to Patricia Willis; Patsy Hardesty her chewing gum to Miss Duncan Mary Haynes bequeaths her cheering ability to Inez Woodard; Edith Lewis her tallness to Jackie Dickinson. Bobbii Jean Herring reluctantly leaves Edwin Bectonto the mercy of the B. H. S. girls. Jimmy Parkin regretfully must leave his ability to get his work done at the last minute to Lewis Woodard. To his brother, Henry Safrit, Bobby gives his football uniform. Shirley Taylor willingly gives her love for writing English themes to Clyde Bell; Wilma Cummings is given Marie Webb's disarming smile; Martha Pake bequeaths hei shapely legs to Colleen Kuthrie. Dathryn Willis gives her unique ability to chew gum to Sally Taylor. Nancy Russell bequeaths her spare time to anyone who wants it; Pierson Willis leaves his reckless driving to any- one who wants to die young. To Ted Spivey, Bobby Willis leaves his love for arguing; Ann Norcom her long blond hair to Phyllis Pake. Joyce Norris wills her typing ability to Verna Carraway; Marilyn Pellitier her many dates tc Nancy Whitehurst. Edward Powell bequeaths his ability to reach classes on time to Hugh Mason; Cynthia Skarren her Majorette uniform to Vicky Taylor. Faye Taylor leaves Susie, bus fourteen, to Doris Temple; Harry Taylor his bus license to James Taylor. Berry Willis leaves his nose guard to Ronnie Quidley. Wallace Garner his beard to Johnny Betts; Janet Gillikin bequeaths her quiet manner to Danny Bates; Bertha Davis her charming personality to Leona Davis. To Donald Noe, Gary Cope- land leaves his curly hair; Dorothea Gillikin her Bettie: brogue to Janice Keller. Donnie Dudley's record as a speed demon is given to Barbara Goodwin; Patricia Lewis her long golden locks to Ann Owen. To Billy Eudy, Marion Noe leaves his pretty brown eyes; Ann Hopkins leaves Patricia Daniels the privilege of using the balcony when she becomes a senior. To Miss Dickens, Barbara Mason leaves her wit. Loretta Taylor leaves her height to Virginia Hill; Edith Ann Willis her delightful grin to Jeanne Jenkins; Ellen Norcom's twirling ability to Molly Hopkins. Jim Smith wills his weight and football ability to Herby Prytherch; To Anita Copeland, Frances Taylor bequeaths her ambition to go to Carolina; Catherine Noe her winning personality to Bitsy Brooks. To Joan Chipman, Sheila Smith wills her sincerity and intelligence; Shirley Springle her neatness of attire to Sue Gibbs. To Miss Chadwick, Mary Martin gives her solemn promise not to interrupt English Classes next year. To our efficient and co-operative friend and janitor, Albert, we leave the fond affection and the hope that the incoming seniors will keep cleaner classrooms and will give better co-operation. We also leave our sincere apprecia- tion for his many favors during our high school days. We do hereby appoint Brady, our beloved smokingroom custodian, to be our executor and see that our wishes are carried out in the spirit as well as the letter of the law. In Witness where of. I, the testator, do hereunto set my hand and seal the 29th day of May, 1952. Signed, sealed, published and declared by said class in the presence of Mr. Leary to be its last will and testa- ment. Witness: Gary Copeland-------------President Bertha Davis---------Secretary Edith Willis---------Vice President Edith Lewis-----------Treasurer Marv Martin--------Testator

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Class Kistory The school year of '48-'49 started on a September morning that will be remembered for many years, for this was our first day in high school. For the first week, we were busy trying to find our way around, because we silly, green freshmen had the strange idea that changing classes meant simply walking down the hall until we came to a room in which we would like to have a class. The upperclassmen had fun making sport of our ignorance until we realized our mistake and settled down to regular routine. After becoming accustomed to being the underclassmen of underclassmen and enduring many initiations, we were prepared to take whatever might come along. Nothing that happened seemed strange in the life of a freshman. From various parts of the county came several new members to join our class and to participate in our many activities and clubs. Most of the girls were kept busy by either Home Economics, FHA, or being waitresses at the Junior-Senior Banquet, while the boys were trying out basketball and band. Under the guidance of Mrs. Salter, Mrs. Beveridge, and our class president, Sheila Smith, we gave the seniors a very successful trip on the Hatteras up the Inland Waterway. Then came the tenth grade. It seemed that we were excluded from almost every activity. Although it was quite a disadvantage to be neither an under nor upperclassman, we were allowed the privilege of helping the new freshmen get on their feet. The playing of football for the first time in ten years was the big thrill of our sophomore year. We all rallied to its support. Near the end of our second year in high school Miss Chadwick, Mr. Hawkins, and our president, Nancy Russell helped the class to entertain the seniors with a hayride and weiner roast on Atlantic Beach. From the very first day of our junior year our thoughts all centered around the approaching banquet. We said it was to be the greatest yet, and it was. Mr. McQuaid, Mrs. Floyd, and our president, Gary Copeland toiled many nights in the gymnasium with the class decorating and preparing for this event. No onethere will ever forget entering through the dragon's mouth, seeing the beauty of the temple, the little red bridge, the lovely scenic paintings on the wall, and the rickshaw--a veritable rainbow land-- our Oriental Garden! After the banquet was over, our thoughts turned to the coming year when we would be seniors. On the last day of our junior year, we marched down through the balcony and out the front door. At long last, after eleven years of waiting, we were seniors! But the glory of being seniors didn't really start until September sixth, 1951. Now conversation was about the annual, the rings we would soon get, selecting our invitations, and above all, the Washington trip. The first few days were exciting ones. Then we realized it was the beginning of the end for us. There was a mixture of emotions about this being our last year of school. Some were glad that they would not have to come back next year, while others were thrilled, yet sad. Thrilled to get back and be with their friends again; sad to think that before long, they would be leaving their Alma Mater. This, our last year of school is proving to be not only our best, but our busiest. When we complete this work and go out to make our own fortunes, time will tell who will be a success and who will be a failure. But we must all keep in mind that It isn't the gale, but the set of the sail that determines the way we go.

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Satire r NELLIE CANNON on her hand, Wears a diamond (lucky man!) GARY COPELAND, with brilliant mind, Another like him would be hard to find. BERTHA DAVIS has a diamond too. She's an angel on earth and just as true. JEAN DIXON known as Rabbitt, or ’’Bean, ” Is the liveliest gal we've ever seen. DONNIE DUDLEY, best-dressed boy, Is a certain someone's pride and joy. IRIS DUDLEY aspires to be A band director-soon we'll see. LELA FODRIE, shy and demure, Can bowl, 'em over you may be sure. BETTY GARNER is expert as everyone knows, When it comes to making her own pretty clothes. WALLACE GARNER has vigor and vim. Uncle Sam can sure use him. DOROTHEA GILLIKIN is really cute. And believe us, she sho ain't mute’! JANET GILLIKIN is such a sweet gal, If you're friendly to her, then she's your pal. PATSY HARDESTY, cute and petite, Makes any gar- ment look trim and neat. Of MARY L. HAYNES you need not be afraid. She is always willing to come to your aid. BOBBIE J. HERRING is a slick chick. Tell us, Bobbie what's the trick? ANN HOPKINS plans a nurse to be, A good one she'll make we all agree. ELIZABETH HOUSE, better known as Baby , Isa good sport and we don't mean maybe. MARY MARTIN (Mrs. Kirkman now), Is our contest winner. She has know how . CONNIELEWIS, a superb majorette, Is a high-stepping prancer you may bet. EDITH LEWIS is a gem of a girl. If we were all oysters, then she'd be the pearl. GENE LEWIS (that marvelous physique). Is a lady killer any day of the week. PATRICIA LEWIS long brown hair Reminds us of some princess fair. JOHNNY LYNCH, best-all-around, Is the most popu- lar boy in town. BARBARA BABS MASON has a sweet personality, And she's always full of vim and vitality. JANE MASON (she's a honey), Would be happy even without money. CATHERINE NOE, the dependable, works with zest. And does all she undertakes her best. MARION NOE'S beautiful brown eyes. Have caused girls to break forth with sighs. ANN NORCOM is so pleasant and kind, That she rates a high score in anyone's mind. ELLEN NORCOM, Whose twin sister is Ann, With her sweet personality can win any man. JOYCE NORRIS dimples so cute. Have caused other hearts to become her heart's loot. MARTHA PAKE is very vivacious, And as a hostess she's also gracious. JIMMIE PARKIN, The great Lover, is another B. M. O. C. He might let you read his letters for an infinitesi- mal fee. MARILYN PELLETIER joined us late, Yet she is the girl that will always rate. EDWARD POWELL is usually late. But when he comes in you can watch out, mate! NANCY RUSSELL's first love is music, She has loads of talent and knows how to use it. BOBBY SAFRIT is the class politician. He may become president while we're still wishin . CYNTHIA SKARREN may be a big flirt, But she's a pal whether you wear a skirt or a shirt. SHIRLEY SPRINGLE was voted best dressed, She's also a good sport and does her best. JIM SMITH is our senior class clown, He'll make you laugh til you roll on the ground. SHELIA SMITH--the intelligent kind, Who in any- one’s language is hard to find. FAYE TAYLOR has such a graceful gait, And pleasing way, she's sure date bait. FRANCES TAYLOR's ambition is to be a nurse, To make people well and keep them from getting worse. HARRY TAYLOR, the future farmer lad, Will, no doubt, be prosperous and we'll be glad. LORETTA TAYLOR, tall and fair, Just let her know and she'll be there. SHIRLEY TAYLOR should be a good writer, 'Cause her letters to her guy don’t get lighter. MARIE WEBB has such a beautiful voice, A singing career should be her choice. BARRY WILLIS is an easy-going guy, If he doesn't succeed, we won't know why. BOBBY WILLIS is a born business man, He will make good if any one can. EDITH ANN WILLIS, the class wit, Is always willing to do her bit. KATHRYN WILLIS witty ways, Will endear her to us all our days. PIERSON WILLIS will surely shout, He will be so glad when school is out.