Belmont High School - Clarion Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

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-5,551 We . ' I ' SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Eleven years ago we set out, a gallant band of crusaders, to seek the Grail of Education. At first we were forced to meet many obligations and a number of our weak knights found the trail much too rough and fell by the wayside. A greater portion of the band turned their faces to the shining light of the Castle of Graduation and drove bravely ahead. Along the straight and narrow way we turned many times to Castles of English, Foreign Language, History, Algebra, Chemistry, and Geometry to get the knowledge to aid us on the trails that lay before us. Through the years we have met many Barons, Lords, and Ladies among whom are Sir Sisk, Sir Hall, Sir Neal, and all the Ladies of the Court. We salute these for their patience in guiding us through the years and keeping us on the right trail. When we joined the Crusade, we were green, uninformed, grammar grade Pages, but by taking the advice of the older Knights and Lords We were promoted, after five years of hard work, to a higher rank known as the Knight- hood of Junior High. For two years we had to remain in this rank, after which we were knighted in turn as Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Knights. After climbing through these respective ranks of recognition, we reached the highest possible rank, that of Senior Knighthood. During the four years as Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors many of the stronger knights have participated in tournaments of football, basketball, and baseball, in which valuable trophies were won. Other ambitious Knights took part in feats of dramatics, debating and other outstanding events. which they have found helpful and interesting. Now that we have reached the castle that bestows upon us the recognition of Senior Knighthood, and graduation is just beyond the next rise, we look back over the winding trail we have traveled. To the younger Knights who have accompanied us through most of the years we will soon say good-bye and leave the future Crusades in your hands. Now we are looking forward to the Junior-Senior Banquet which is an annual event among the high ranking Knights of Belmont 'Highx but most of all we look forward to the night when we come before the Court of Recognition to receive our Scroll which signifies eleven years of faithful service in the Knight- hood of Belmont, Schools. Page Nineteen O 5342

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I 1 Q . ll , K ish... .L ..4....-.-.L -, .. -... . 5 . SENIORS CICERO LEE XVARIZ Munugrznu Club, 'Sli-239. C. G. WAIQIQIZN Ifuutliall, '38, '.l9. HAROLD VJARREN Baseball, '36, Football, '34-'59, Drznuatics, '37. FORRITST WILKERSON Clmrlottc 'll-cb Fixrtlmll, 'Mig llnskctbzill, 'Jug liasc-ball, '36, Lowell lligll Scbuul Rasa-ball, 238: Belmont High School junior Pzurul, '35, '56, Football, '35-'39. TED WILLIAMS Drzunzutic Club, H371 lllcc Club, '39, Giftoriau, '59. A. B. WILSON CHARLES WILSON J. B. WILSON VIRGINIA WII,SON filer Club, '30-'38, President. '39: Drzunatic Club, '56- 39g Czulnmn Junior Music Club, 'ln-'38, Treasurer, '39, Advertising Manager uf CLARION, 239: Prophet, '39, y RUTH WINGATE Beta Club, 238. C ELIZABETH WOLFE Jmirnalism, '38, Glee Club, 229: XVriter's Club, '39, Czulmau Junior Music Club, '39, Monitor, '39. A.. ,K,....A.-A-A... r .4.... --.- ......--..4..... . ... . .-.... lu. - -I Fuutbzill. '34-'39: Tiaskelllzlll, 'Ari-'J93 Baseball. '.i74'.i95 lli-Y Club, '57-H493 Vice-Prcsirlcut uf Junior Class, '38,

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193 9 CLASS PROPHECY As I was riding my white horse through a forest one day, I was wondering about my friends of high school days. A sparkling light drew my attention toward the North. Direct- ing my way toward that shining object, I was soon standing beside the crystal waters of a lake. As I was admiring the beauty of it, a boat glided to the bank and a weird-looking old boatman beckoned me to get in, promising that he would show me wonderful things in which I was interested. I obeyed, a little hesitant, however, but soon I forgot all fear, so impressed was I by the magic beauty round about. - Suddenly we approached a point where the waters were swirling and boiling, but as the boat stopped all became calm and before me was reflected the panorama of a great city. As I gazed upon this, objects became distinct and I recognized the city New York. Electric signs dazzled my eyes at first, but soon I was able to read and to my amazement. I saw familiar names among them: French Novels Translated into English-Myrtle Capps-Translator. CMyrtle seems to be putting her French into good practicej O'Daniel School for Young Ladies. Gaynelle Jenkins-Director of Physical Education and Eleanor Lee, Dramatic Director. fSarah Lee has founded her school, and she has two of her classmates as instructorsj I American Air Lines Airport-Gazing interestedly in that direction I saw a transport plane landing. and after the passengers got off, a familiar person appeared, none other than Lucille Michaels, Stewardess on that plane. Best Magazines-Get Your Best Magazines Here. One magazine set out for special atten- tion was the 4-H Club Magazine-Sarah Tinkler, Editor: Ruth Beaty, Home-cooking Editor. Another sign flashed before me: New York Stadium-Game Today-New York Giants vs. Chicago Cubs. fThere are two familiar names in the line-up for the New York Giants- Stanley Nixon and Horace Robinsonj A most unusual and conspicuous sign comes into view: Newest Automobile on the Market-Built by Wade Robinson and Lloyd Kelly. The vision was marred as a gentle breeze rippled the water and changed the course of our boat. and I saw the regular coast line of Lake Michigan and the Metropolis, Chicago. I saw the terminal for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacinc Railroads owned by C. P. Arm- strong. Across the street a large building was decorated by a Neon sign which read: Diesel Engine Corporation-I-Iarold Lewis, Charley Fite, Founders. CThis motor is supposed to help the car climb banks.j The breeze brought strains of music. and I saw vividly a new soloist for Bennie Goodman's orchestra, Earl I-Iuffstetler. With the strains of music the breeze brought a scent of cookies, and I turned a little to find Margaret Severs busily cooking for her husband, a soap manufacturer. I was surprised as I read a sign: Famous Bone Specialist, Roy Garret. fRoy has proven that with silence there can be successj There on a lakeqn the midst of a beautiful forest I was having a wonderful time reviving old friends. We began drifting homeward, and I, still scanning the water, was attracted by the capital of Virginia, Richmond. The picture was blurred as the boat passed among the rocks, but I saw G. R. Abernathy, our faithful bus driver, as owner of a large trucking company with Warren Queen and Forrest Wilkerson as joint owners. I noticed a building, Publishing Office of the Richmond Times, as indicated by an adver- tisement, which announced Billy Rumfelt as Editor, Moran Abee, Photographer and Gilbert Lawing, the French Correspondent. Suddenly there came a flash of wheat fields and a large ranch. I knew this was in Texas. and whom should I see but Charles Bowen. who is owner of the large ranch with Alfred Benfield the foreman. As we drifted, the ripples gave way to wide Sombreros, which all Mexicans wear. There before my eyes, I saw Jack Mace and Jack Cobb hunting bugs as a profession. Almost immediately the scene was changed by a breeze which carried us down stream several yards. Finally we came to rest where the water was shallow and the sun beamed brighter. There before me I saw the distinct outline of South America. On the continent I saw a dense forest, and as the trees parted, there was Cicero Ware hunting a new fiower. CI-Ie used to say that was the way to a woman's heartj It seemed as if my classmates were scattered all over the world, for I saw in Africa Elizabeth Wolfe, fulfilling her life's dream as a missionary in the wilds of the Congo. The old man turned the boat, and we started back. Drifting under the swaying limbs of an overhanging live oak. I saw the campus of Winthrop College, and there was Vivian Laye. coaching the basketball team. Suddenly the boat lurched forward and came to rest before a great section of pine trees. A sign caught my attention immediately, for it read: Southern Pines, N. C.-Athletic Tourna- Page Twenty e I f.x'- is ' : I 0 A 0 0 o S47 4 ni. . T