Belmont High School - Clarion Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1943 volume:

THE 1943 CLARION THE 1943 CLARION Published By THE SENIOR CLASS BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL Belmont, N. C. DEDICATION To Miss Lorine Kinlaw, whose personality shines as brightly as her smile; whose sin- cere and sound advice is an en- couragement to all upperclass- men; who efficiently and loyally assists the journalism class in producing a first-rate paper; who develops character as well as scholastic talent in her Eng- lish classes, we, the class of 1943, dedicate the twentieth volume of The CLARION. FOREWORD Within the cover of this 1943 CLARION we, the CLARION staff, have endeavored to bring to you a true reflection of all phases of our days at Belmont High. The purpose of any yearbook is to enable the indi- vidual to re-live his high school days and to recall old acquaintances. In the forthcoming years if this book enlivens your memories and brings happiness to you, it will have served its purpose and our efforts will be rewarded. Page Four TRIBUTE The Japs have attacked Pearl Harbor! We are at war! To arms, countrymen, to arms! That rallying call was answered by millions — our brothers, sweethearts, fathers, and friends. All had the same determined con- viction — to maintain our democracy and, second, to free the world of Axis domination. Eddie Collins is dead. He was a fighting Marine on the Philippines. He fought till the last at Bataan and retreated to Cor- regidor for a final stand. At the surrender he was taken prisoner but when three Japs attacked an American nurse in front of him and one other Marine, it was too much for them. Eddie and his buddy, defenseless, lunged at their captors. Their stomachs were ripped open by Jap bayonets. Remember Eddie? He was the star pitcher of our baseball team last year. RALPH McGee is dead. Ralph was a flying eagle of Squadron Six over Midway. He took his slow Navy torpedo bomber to sure death to get a crack at those flat-tops. He was a sitting duck to the Jap gunners; the ship, however, was sunk. Of course you know him; he was a senior three years ago. JOHN Lewis is dead. All of you remember John; he was one of our teachers called into service. He was in the Signal Corps and saw action in the Solomons. When the Japs made a surprise attack on our occupation, his entire regiment was wiped out — that is, all but John. He played possum” to all their proddings, and, come night, repaired his battered equipment. On the following day our enemy, realizing its mistake, furiously murdered him, — but not until John had disclosed to our forces their position and the posi- tion of the accompanying destroyer off the coast. -C These men are dead; they died not in vain, for their spirit lives on in millions of Americans — the same true conviction, the same dominant courage, the same free will. To these brave men in uni- form, we, the senior class, raise our hands in reverent salute. Page Five ADMINISTRATION Mr. H. C. Sisk Superintendent The credit for the efficiency with which the Belmont Public Schools operate is due to Mr. H. C. Sisk, our superintendent. When one thinks of the school, he is immediately re- minded of Mr. Sisk, who has become the vital cog in our educational sys- tem. He holds the respect and esteem of all those who know him. Mr. Kenneth J. Hoyle Principal From Drexel there came to Bel- mont High at the beginning of this year a new principal, Mr. Kenneth J. Hoyle — a capable leader, an ami- able instructor, a prudent disciplin- arian. With him came the dream of building a compact school and the courage and tenacity of purpose to materialize his visions. Mr. Hoyle is a religious man — frank, patient, honest. Page Six FACULTY Mrs. Austelle French, English IF Latin Miss Avery English IV. Drama Miss Cashwell Algebra Miss Cole Bible Mrs. Dagenhardt Chemistry , Biology Mrs. Joe Hall Eighth Grade Mrs. M. N. Hall Eighth Grade Miss Nell Hall Eighth Grade Miss Hamiter Eighth Grade Mrs. Hoyle Music Appreciation. Band Miss Kinlaw English III. Journalism Miss Miller Home Economics Mrs. Ring Spanish. Librarian Mrs. Sisk Algebra. English II. Geometry Miss Wellman General Business. Shorthand. T yping Mr. Woodard History, Coach Page Seven CLARION STAFF With the aid of Miss Cashwell and Miss Kinlaw, the CLARION Staff has attempted to compile a yearbook which will satisfy your expectations. We hope that Mr. Honigman’s camera, your snapshots, and our pens will be able to perpetuate our days at Belmont High. The staff wishes to thank the class for the support that has been extended to us. Dennis Dixon Nancy McLean Jack Cowden Herbert Suttle Tulita Miller Wilbur Dellinger Colette Jefferson Jimmie Miller Faye Nichols Dennis Moore . Cletus Duncan Miss Kinlaw Miss Cashwell . . Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Sports Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Circulation Manager Circulation Manager Circulation Manager Faculty Adviser Faculty Adviser Page Eight CLASSES ‘ v Books are but man . jr alphabet; [ Beyond and on his lessons lie. ” SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Bill Sitton President Dennis Dixon Vice-President CLETUS Duncan Treasurer Earl Thomas Secretary CLASS DAY OFFICERS Margaret Rhyne Prophet Jimmie Miller Lawyer Dennis Dixon Historian Tulita Miller Poet Carl Lewis Giftorian MASCOTS Shirley Bridges Howard Wheeler Page T en SENIORS Edith Myrtle Abee Girls’ Chorus ’40; Glee Club ’41; Monogram Club ’42; Cheer- leader ’42; Dramatic Club ’42; Home Ec. Club ’43. “And all the beauty of the place Is in thy heart and on thy face.” Joe Newell Abernethy “Reese” Treasurer Homeroom ’41; Baseball ’41, ’42, ’43; Basketball ’40; Assistant Manager Football ’42; Monogram Club ’42; Spy Staff ’43; Hi-Y Club ’42; Constitution Committee ’42. “If fun and school clash, let school go smash.” Stanley Allman “Red” “Quiet unassuming boy — the true representation of a senior.” Willard Allman “Deeds not words.” PAULINE MAYBELL AUTEN “Silence is more eloquent than words.” Lola Isabell Bain Homeroom President ’39, ’40; Library Club ’41, ’42. “I would be faithful to each small task.” Perry Baucom “Men of few words are often the best men.” Herman Beatty “Leroy” “Every man has his faults, but honesty is his.” Mazzine Biggerstaff Mass ” Fellowship Committee ’40; Cheerleader ’41; Monogram Club ’41. “Live your life.” Betty Sue Blanton Dramatics ’40 — Winston-Salem; Basketball ’40 — Winston-Salem; ’41 — High Point; ’42, ’43 — Belmont; Monogram ’42; Cheerleader ’42; Home Ec. ’40; Science ’41. “Happy am I, from care I’m free! Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Page Eleven SENIORS Rachel Beatrice Brackett Mike” Glee Club — Clover Hi ’40; Hudson Hi ’41; Belmont Hi ’42, ’43. “Those about her from her shall read the perfect ways of honor.” Annie Faye Brandon Rock Hill Hi ’39; Home Ec. Club ’39; Basketball Club ’39; Belmont Hi ’40; Science Club ’40, ’42; Associate Editor of Spy ’42; Bus Monitor ’41, ’42. “Her voice is soft and low, an excellent thing in woman.” Carolyn Brown Glee Club ’40, ’41; Girls’ Chorus ’39; Dramatic Club ’40, ’41; Basketball ’39, ' 41, ’42; Fellowship Committee ’40, ’41; Science Club ' 39, ’40, ’41, ’42; Journalism Class ’43; Exchange Editor of Spy ’43; Most Attractive of Senior Class ’43. “Bubbling over with Joy.” Helen Bernice Brown Girls’ Chorus ’39, ’40; Glee Club ’40, ’41. “To be, rather than to seem.” Mildred W. Burch “ Bur chie” Home Ec. Club ’43; Bible Club ’43. “The hand that hath made you fair made you good.” Virginia Mae Carpenter Gin-ny ” “We meet thee like a pleasant thought.” Cecil Cloninger Dramatic Club ’42, ’43. “If studying were the only cause of death, then happily could I live forever.” Helen Gertrude Cloninger “She is herself of the best things the collection.” Edward Cowan Glee Club ’39, ’40; Dramatics ’40, ’42; President Freshman Class ’40; President Homeroom ’41; Science Club ’41. “The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.” JACK COWDEN Deacon” Spy Reporter ’40; Fellowship Committee ’40; Science Club ’40, ’41; Band — Collegians ’41, ’42, ’43; Hi-Y Club ’42; Beta Club ’42, ’43; Monogram Club ’42; Student Council ’42; President Band ' 43 ; Biggest Ladies’ Man ’43. “It isn’t what we like, it’s what’s best for us.” Page T welve SENIORS CLYDE COX Fellowship Committee ’43; Hi-Y Club ’43. “’Tis not so much what I am but what I aspire to be.” Betty Daugherty “Bet” Band ’41, ’42, ’43; Dramatic Club ’42; Basketball ’41, ’42, ’43; Monogram Club ’42; Fellowship Committee ’43; Best Sport ’43. “Her heart is like a singing bird.” Wilbur Dellinger Homeroom President ’41; Football ’41, ’42, ’43; Vice-President Junior Class ’42; Vice-President Student Council ’42; Baseball ’41, ’42; Monogram Club ’42; Beta Club ’42, ’43; Citizenship Award ’42; Editor Spy ’43; Sports Editor Clarion ’43; Best All-Round ’43; President Student Council ’43. “Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers.” Dennis Dixon Red ” Treasurer Junior Class ’42; Student Council ’42; Junior Mar- shal ’42; History Medal ’42; Historian ’43; Most Accomplished ’43; Editor Clarion ’43; Vice-President Senior Class ’43; Bus Driver ’43. “All ' s well that ends well.” Martha Dixon Band ’38-’43 ; All-State Band Clinic ’42; Monogram Club ’42; Business Manager Band ’41; Citizenship Medal ’42. “Fair, perfectly pure and good.” CLETUS JUDSON DUNCAN Beta Club ’42; Dramatic Medal ’42; President Junior Class ’42; Treasurer Senior Class ’43; Declamation; Monogram Club ’42. “Can one desire too much of ' a good thing?” Regis Dare Duncan “Sucker Girls’ Chorus ’40; Cheerleader ’42; Basketball ’42, ’43; Dra- matic Club ’41, ’42, ’43; Journalism Class ’43; Glee Club ’42, ’43. “In friendship she was true.” Ellen Virginia Duncan Jennie ” Homeroom Representative ’40; Library Club ’42. ‘‘Virtue is bold and goodness never fearful.” Betty Machree Ellington Library Club ’42. A good disposition, a friendly heart.” Mary Frances Ellington “The very flower of youth.” Page Thirteen SENIORS Robert Ferguson “Solid” Band ’39-’43; Collegian Orchestra ’41, ’42; Homeroom Treas- urer ’41; Hi-Y Club ’42, ’43; Homeroom Vice-President ’43; Wittiest ’43; Monogram Club ’42. “Jolly, unassuming, musical, the Senior Class is proud to claim him as one of their own.” Mae Fisher York Hi ’40; Home Ec. Club ’43. “Her modest merit sought to find.” Gertrude Jessica Fortner Home Ec. Club ’43; Dramatic Club ’42; Basketball ’41; Cheer- leader ’42. “It is far easier to know men than to know man.” Max Gaddis “ Red ” “All men are mortal!” Robert Gardner “Bob” Science Club ’40, ’41; Football ’43; Basketball ’42; Baseball ’42; President Homeroom ’43; Journalism Class ’43; Monogram Club ’42. “Worry little, study less — my idea of happiness.” Irene Garret Girl ' s Chorus ’40; Glee Club ' 42. “She doeth little kindnesses which most leave undone.” Mildred Goins Dramatic Club ’40; Fellowship Committee ’42. “Gentle in manner, firm in reality.” Mae Belle Haney “Gcney” “There is likewise a reward for faithful silence.” Alice Ford “The smiles that win.” Georgia Hartgrove “ Cotton ” Basketball ’41, ’42, ' 43; Dramatic Club ’41, ’42; Cheerleader ’42; Monogram Club ' 42; Most Original ’43. “For though she is a wit, she is no fool.” Page Fourteen SENIORS r Evelyn Gladys Hartness “ Brown Eyes” Science Club ’40, ’41 ; Glee Club ’40. ’41 ; Fellowship Com- mittee 41; Homeroom President ’42; Bible Club ’43; Most Dig- nified ’43. “Precious things come in small parcels.” Mack Helton “He knew the right moment when to say nothing.” Darcus Anne Horsley “Horsie” Laurinburg Hi ’39; Band ’40-’43 ; Monogram Club ’41, ' 42; Dramatic Club ’41, ’42, ’43; Sec. Band ’43; Homeroom Reporter ’43. “A merry heart hath cheerful countenance.” ELDORA Hovis Homeroom Reporter ’40, Homeroom Vice-President ’41, Home- room Reporter ’43; Junior Marshal ’42; Science Club ’41, ’42; Dramatic Club ’43; Spy Staff ’43. “Wine that maketh glad the heart of men.” Carolyn Elizabeth Hovis “Beth” Basketball ’40; Girls’ Chorus ’39; Science Club ’39, ’40, ’41. “A light heart lives long.” Sybil Yvonne Huffstetler ‘■Bib” Home Ec. Club ’43. “There is no wisdom like happiness.” Dare Colette Jefferson “ Torehy ” Basketball ’41, ’42, ’43; Beta Club ’42, ’43, Secretary Beta Club ’43; Dramatic Club ’41, ’42, ’43; Homeroom Reporter 42, Homeroom Secretary 43; Citizenship Award ’42; Monogram Club ’42; Cheerleader ’43; Best All-Round ’43; Sports Editor Clarion ’43. “The enthusiastic and pleasing illusion of youth.” Inez Johnson “ Ncz ” Girls’ Chorus ’40; Library Club ’41. “Quietness is richer than a crown.” Junior Kirby ‘Little but loud — a friend it is true; This describes Junior to you.” Constance Mae Leatherwood “ Connie ” “Speech is great; silence is greater.” Page Fifteen SENIORS Carl Lewis “Screw- Loose Manager Basketball ’41, ’42; Basketball ’43; Science Club ’40; Monogram Club ’40, ’41, ’42. “Don ' t take life too seriously.” Rose Ethel Lineberger Homeroom President ’40; Fellowship Committee ’40; Science Club ’40, ’41; Basketball ’41, ’42, ’43; Monogram Club ’41; Cheerleader ’42, ’43. “A merry heart, a merry smile, happy is she all the while.” Robert L. Lorance “Bob Bus Driver ’42, ’43. “He was wont to speak plain and to the purpose.” Syvilla Marie Lutz Library Club ’40, ’41; Dramatic Club ’41, ’43; Spanish Club ’43; Science Club ’40. “Never idle for a moment.” Rosetta Lynch “Twerp Journalism ’43; Dramatic Club ’41; Home Ec. Club ’42; Girls’ Chorus ’40; Glee Club ’43. “And laughing all the while.” James Harold Mattox “Jim Lowell Hi ’39; Belmont Hi ’40-’43; Band ’40-’43 ; Football ’40, ’41, ’42; Hi-Y Club ’42. “I dare do all that may become a man.” Jean Yvonne Maus “Dutch (iirls’ Chorus ’40; Home Ec. Club ’41; Homeroom Reporter ’42; Student Council ’42, ’43; Office Assistant ’43. “To walk the studious cloisters pale.” Dorothy Sue McCarn “Dot ‘Virtue, modesty, and truth are the guardian angels of woman.” Nancy Ruth McLean Basketball Manager ’41, ’43; Dramatics ’41, ’42; Fellowship Committee ’42; Monogram Club ’42; Cheerleader ’42; Citizen- ship Award ’42; Office Assistant ’41, ’42, ’43; Secretary Student Council ’43; Junior Marshal ’42. “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Katherine Juanita Millen “Kitty” Basketball ’40, ’41, ' 42; Band ’41, ’42; Fellowship Committee ’41; Bus Monitor ’42; Associate Editor Spy 43; Reporter — Banner ’43; Homeroom Secretary-Treasurer ’43. “She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to think of.” Page Sixteen SENIORS Jimmie F. Miller Monitor ’40; Homeroom Vice-President ’42; Beta Club ’42- — President ’43; Football ’43; Basketball ’42, ’43; Baseball ’42; Hi-Y Club ’42; Dramatic Club ’42, ’43; Photo Editor Clarion ’43 i Class Lawyer ’43. “His name is a tower of strength.” Tulita Pickens Miller “Lit a” Bay County High ’40, ’41; Glee Club ’39, ’40, ’41; Pep Club ’39, ’40, ’41 ; Science Club ’39, ’40, ' 41 ; Home Ec. Club ’40, ’41; Sacred Heart Academy ’42; Glee Club ’42; Belmont Hi ’43; Associate Editor Spy ’43; Clarion Staff ’43; Class Poet ’43. “Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Dennis Moore Bus Driver ’42, ’43; Dramatic Club ’42, ’43; Student Council ’43; Circulation Manager Clarion ’43; Basketball ’43. “Let the world slip; we shall ne’re be younger.” Faye Elizabeth Nichols Science Club ' 40, ’41; Dramatic Club ’41; Student Council ’42; Associate Editor Spy ’43; Clarion Staff ’43. “What is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” Margaret Elizabeth Noles “Peggy” Science Club ’40, ’41; Fellowship Committee ’40, ’42; Proof- reader Spy ’43; Reporter — Banner ’43. “Thought is the seed of action.” Annie Sue O ' Daniel Science Club ’40; Fellowship Committee ’41; Beta Club ’42, ’43; Journalism Class ’43. “They fail, and they alone, who have not striven.” Wilma Irene Parnell Science Club ’40, ’41; Fellowship Committee ’40; Student Council ’42, ’43; Homeroom Reporter ’43. “In her tongue is the law of human kindness.” Hal Pratt “Pot” Glee Club ’40, ’41, ’43; ’42. “Here dwells Dramatic Club ’42; Monogram Club no frown nor anger.” Frances Phillips “ Frank y” Dramatic Club ’42; Secretary Homeroom ’43. “In all things it is better to hope than to despair.” Fulton Truett Presley Berryhill Hi ’39; Most Polite ’43. “Rich in saving common sense.” Page Seventeen SENIORS Edith Evelyn Propst Home Ec. Club ’42. “Our greatest deeds we do unknowingly.” Gladys Queen Fellowship Committee ’40. “Be silent and safe — silence never betrays you.” Lillie Bayne Rankin •Lil” Science Club ’41; Girls’ Chorus ’40; Treasurer Homeroom ’40, President Homeroom ’42. “Her air, her manner, all who saw admired.” Margaret Reed “ Runt ” Beta Club ' 42, ’43, Treasurer ’43; Basketball ’42, ’43; Manager Basketball ’43; Lincoln Hi ’42; Fellowship Club ’42; Dramatic Club ’41, ’42. “A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.” Margaret E. Rhyne “Marge” Beta Club ’42, ’43; Class Prophet ’43; Homeroom Vice-President ’40; Glee Club ’43. “A good mind possesses a kingdom.” Eunice Lee Robinson “V’nice” Science Club ’41; Home Ec. Club ’41; Bible Club ’43. “Her voice is ever gentle, soft, and low.” Royce William Robinson “ Greasy ” “I say what I think, no more, no less.” Muriel Lois Roland Murphy High ’40, ’41; Home Ec. Club ’41; Monogram Club ’42; Cheerleader ’42, ’43; Basketball ’43, “Self-reliance, self-knowledge, and self-control.” Edna Albenia Rumfelt “ Benny ” Girls’ Chorus ’40 ; Library Club ’42. “All human power is a compound of time and patience.” Fred Saunders “Skee-Boo” “Why rush? Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Page Eighteen SENIORS Doris Satterfield “Dot” Science Club ’40, 41; Fellowship Committee 41; Home Ec. Club ’42, ’43; Best Athlete ’43; Basketball ’42, ’43. “Common sense is not so common.” William Lawerence Sitton “Bill” Football ’41, ’42, ’43, Captain ' 43; Baseball ’40, ’41, ’42, ’43, Captain ’42; Monogram Club ' 40, ’41, 42; President Senior Class ’43; Homeroom President ’43; Student Council ’43; Best Athlete ’43. “He’s a rather good fellow in every way He’ll play a good game any old day.” Aubrey Eugene Smith “ Aub ” “I’m not arguing; I’m telling you.” Mildred Louise Smith “Bill” Dramatic Club ’42; Science Club ’40. “Impossible! Never say that to me.” Howard Lee Stanley “Howdy” Student Council ’42; Monogram Club ’42. “Leave silence to the saints; I’m human!” Pauline Kathryn Smith “Polly” Girls’ Chorus ’40; Science Club ’40; Library Club ’40; Mono- gram Club ’41, ’42; Cheerleader ’42, ’43. “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” Ralph Franklin Stewart “ Reefuss ” “He could if he would, but he won’t.” Herbert Suttle “Hub’’ Library Club ’40; Football ’43; Baseball ’43; Assistant Busi- ness Manager Clarion ' 43. “For e’en though vanquished, he could argue still.” Herman Teeter “Lucky” Science Club ’40, ’41; Fellowship Committee ’40; Homeroom President ’41; Baseball ’42; Homeroom Vice-President ’42, President ’43. “Remain silent and get the benefit of the doubt.” Limerel Earl Thomas Homeroom President ’41. Secretary ’42; Student Council ’43; Secretary Senior Class ’43; Art Editor Spy ’43; Best Sport ’43. “The force of his own merit makes his way.” Page Nineteen SENIORS Helen Thompson Ellerbe Hi ’39, ’40, ’41, ’42; Belmont Hi ’43. The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” Robert Traywick “A mincl at peace with all.” Rachel Florence Wells Florcncy” Girls’ Chorus ’40; Homeroom Vice-President ' 42. “Wise to resolve and patient to perform.” Harold Whitner Homeroom President ’39; Homeroom President ’42. “No word like pardon.” Lillie Lucille Wilkinson Science Club ' 40; Girls’ Chorus ’40; Home Ec. Club ’41, ’42; Glee Club ’42. “Friendship is a noble fancy, ’tis love refined.” Billie Willard “Bill” Science Club ' 40; Home Ec. Club ’42. “Just when I seemed about to learn! Off again.” Robert Franklin Wingate “Bob” Dramatic Club ’41. “’Tis only noble to be good.” Pauline Wright “Polly” Dramatic Club ’42, ’43. A woman of few words.” Dorothy Young “Dot” Cheerleader ’41 ; Science Club ’41 ; Monogram Club ’42. “Life is but a span; I’ll enjoy every inch of it.” Page T weniy 1 4 SENIOR SNAPS Page Twenty -one HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS “ All the world ' s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” This I beheld or dreamed it in a dream there spread before me, like a stage, a plain of North Carolina and on it I saw men and women playing out their lives. On one part of this plain I saw the town of Belmont, its citizens engaged in manufacturing textiles. I observed the mills, the homes, and the business section of Belmont; I watched the people work and I watched them play, both in a free, contented manner. As time passed, I w.atched the actors change; some passed on, but the babes became children and entered a period of education to prepare themselves to fill t he vacancies. T he year was 1931. I perceived a group of young children, myself among them, entering a school for the first time. I noticed the anxious looks of the mothers as the youngsters trod off to school. I saw their wondering looks as instructors herded them in and the curiosity with which they examined desks, pencil sharpeners and small books for the first time. I saw them drilled in obedience and courtesy. I watched their adaptation to routine, and the gradual unfolding of capabilities in each one. In their grammar grade years they mastered the calisthenics of reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic and began a march against their common foes — history, English and geography. I watched them learn to depend on themselves. And then I beheld a change — a second act began to unfold. The class of ’43, as they came to call themselves, now knew progress. They were more assured, less child-like, sharper-witted, broader-minded. This time they were schooled in a new building and became known as Junior High students. Here I noted a broadening of the stage, the entrance of new players. Again in 1 938 the setting was changed — they were entering another build- ing, under new teachers. I recognized this as the band which began in ’31. but how changed! I saw evidence of maturity as this group began to evade their former boundaries and explore the rough fields of mathematics, English, and science. Then I heard the rumbling of discontent on other plains of the world; I saw our peaceful country become a theater of war-preparation. In Belmont I watched a quiet atmosphere, a new determination, a wider interest settle over each member. I saw them begin to prepare to serve America — they learned to drill, to obey, to work; they began to absorb aeronautics, radio, electricity; they became self-conscious of their health and future welfare; they experienced small sacrifices. As I watched, the end of this play came into sight. I saw the class of ' 43 prepare to take leave of Belmont High. As I watched, they marched down the auditorium aisles for the last time and received their diplomas, thus ending their public school days. It has now become time for us to enter a new play, called “Life,” and the entire world shall be the stage. We have completed a phase of preparation; the next phase shall test our newly acquired strength. We have reached the crossroads; each shall now choose the path he will pursue. Page T wenty-tivo CLASS POEM Belmont High — school of magic, Built ’neath a halcyon sky, Surrounded by a land of enchantment. Where heaven seems ever so high. Here the river, Catawba, rolls onward In its own solemn, turbid way, And the tiny birds soar song-ward As pines softly whisper and sway. Here, on your campus and playgrounds, We have formed memories fond and dear, While the kindness of loving teachers Has drawn us more infinitely near To the One who fain would bring us Away from all thoughts dark and drear. Here, dim-lit halls have sheltered us From the fierce tempests raging without, While cheery classrooms have helped us To proceed on life’s road without doubt Of our ability to overcome from within The hardships that are ever about. Today we stand at life ' s portal Looking yonder at the road just ahead Not afraid of the challenges greeting us Because through your halls we have trod. So, now as we bid you goodbye, Dear school that has guided our way. Be assured that gratitude n e ' er shall die. You’ll be proud of this whole class someday. — Tulita Pickens Miller. Page T wenty-three LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the members of the Senior Class of ' 43 of Belmont High, being sound in body, mind, and soul and realizing the nearness of our departure, do hereby make and declare this to be our last will and testament on this second day of June, nineteen hundred and forty-three. I terns : Article I 1. To our Alma Mater, Belmont High School, we leave our most sincere loyalty and deepest gratitude. 2. To our superintendent, principal, and faculty we do will and bequeath our appreciation for the effort they have put into our care and supervision. 3. To the Junior Class we leave our courses of study, our seats in assembly, our senior privileges, and the good times we have had during our senior year. Article II 1. We. Edith Abee and Rachel Brackett, leave our love of Belmont High to Johnnie Mae Horton and Betty Haney. 2. I, Joe Abernathy, will my violent temper to William Stephens. 3. We, Stanley and Willard Allman, bequeath our ability to keep silent at the right times to Bassy Bass. 4. I, Pauline Auten, will my big smile to Mary Sue Carroll. 5. I, Lola Bain, will my ability to learn to Troy Mills. 6. I, Perry Baucom, leave my habit of chewing gum in class to Ray Burns and hope that he doesn ' t get caught as much as I did. 7. I. Herman Beatty, will to Clinton Wilkinson, my ability to take orders quietly. 8. I, Betty Sue Blanton, leave to Betty Wright my position as chief cheerleader. 9. We, Faye Brandon, Kathryn Millen, and Margaret Noles, leave our positions on the Spy staff to any juniors who can fill them as well as we have done. 10. We. Carolyn Brown and Eldora Hovis, bestow upon Allene Hipps and Emma Hodge our irrepressible habit of talking and giggling in class. 11. I, Helen Brown, leave my very quiet ways to Grace Carrell. 12. I. Mildred Burch, leave my good nature to Ruby Shepherd. 13. I, Virginia Carpenter, leave my love of reading to Lottie Jean Barnette. 14. I. Cecil Cloninger. do will my conscientious regularity in attending classes to Richard Frazier. 15. I. Jack Cowden, leave my mania for blondes to Sir Lancelot Armstrong and hope he does as well as I have done in high school. 16. I. Clyde Cox, will my skill in getting out of tight spots to Ralph Hoover. 17. I, Betty Daugherty, will my yellow locks to Kay Carson. 1 8. I, Wilbur Dellinger, will m y position as president of the Student Council to Sam Lineberger. 19. I, Dennis Dixon, bequeath my love of getting the class off the subject to L. D. Henderson. 20. I, Martha Dixon, do will my musical ability to Jimmy Hughey. 21. I, Cletus Duncan, will my ability to act to Billy Jefferson. 22. I. Regis Duncan, will my South-Sea-Island hair to Mabel Warren. 23. I. Virginia Duncan, will my position as assistant librarian to Elsie George because she handles students well. 24. We, Betty and Mary Frances Ellington, leave our close companionship to Annie Mae Medlin and Louise Edwards. 25. I, Robert Ferguson, leave my supply of wise-cracks to Mason Lynch. 26. I, Alice Ford, will my ability to make friends to any junior who may leave Belmont next year. 27. I, Gertrude Fortner, do will my attractiveness to Gloria Dean Hovis with the hope that she may also catch a man. 28. I, Max Gaddis, do will unto Clarence Parrot my ability to knit so he may become a model husband. 29. I, Bobby Gardner, leave my prowess in football to Bobby Lloyd. 30. I. Irene Garrett, will and bequeath to Bonnie Wilson my courteous ways. 31. I, Mildred Goins, bequeath my hatred of men to Beulah Brooks. 3 2. I. Maybelle Haney, will my sweet temper and impulsive nature to Norma Heafner. 33. I, Pauline Hansil, leave my soft voice to Ralph Tate in the hope that he will soon learn to use it for an example. 34. I. Georgia Hartgrove, give unto Mearl Stowe my ability to pull clever stunts. Page T wenty-four Items : 35. I, Evelyn Hartness, will my dignity to Pearl Hartness. 3 6. I, Mae Fisher, do will my height to Marie Matheson. because I am tall a-plenty. 3 7. I, Max Helton, do will unto Paul Lackey my habit of sleeping in class. 38. I, Junior Kirby, will my love of airplanes to Bobby Groner. 39. We, Darcus Horsley and Hal Pratt, do will our love for Abbey boys to Hazel Crenshaw and Anne Dixon. 40. I, Elizabeth Hovis, will my art of blushing to Junior Stowe. 41. I, Sybil Huffstetler, leave my quiet and truly sincere manner to Hazel Queen. 42. I. Colette Jefferson, leave my position on the Debating Team to Libby Jean Huffstetler. 43. I. Inez Johnson, will my quiet voice and manners to Joyce Reep. 44. I, Carl Lewis, bequeath my ability in chemistry to Bill West. 45. I. Connie Leatherwood, do will my winning personality to Juanita Traywick. 46. 1, Bobby Lorance do will my love for taking drill to Kenneth Armstrong. 47. I. Rose Ethel Lineberger, leave my love of making book reports to Harold McKnight. 48. We, Syvilla Lutz and Lillie Rankin, will to Homer Bumgardner our ability to sing along with our song books. 49. I. Rosa Lynch, leave to Mary Muse my make-up kit. 50. I, Jimmie Mattox, do will unto Wilson Stewart my athletic, he-man stature. 51. 1. Jean Maus. leave my position as secretary of the Student Council to Nell Elmore. 5 2. We, Virginia Lowery and Dorothy McCarn, do hereby bequeath our serious and reserved attitude to Ruby Bost and Ida Craig. 53. I, Nancy McLean, will my pretty face to Frances Munday. 54. 1. Jimmie Miller, leave my fondness for red-heads to Bill Hendrix. 55. I. Tulita Miller, do will my boisterous manner to Josephine Britton. 56. I, Dennis Moore, will my friendly disposition to Prep Hall. 5 7. I, Faye Nichols, will my position as office assistant to Margaret Ramsey. 58. I, Annie Sue O ' Daniel, do bequeath a little of my gray matter to Henry Greene. 59. We, Wilma Parnell and Frances Phillips, do will and bequeath our quiet and diligent efforts to Charles Harrison and Charles Lineberger. 60. I. Truett Pressley, will my quietness and politeness to Fred Smith. 61. We, Gladys Queen and Eunice Robinson, do will our ability to remain calm and collected at all times to Faye Ellington and Emily Going. 62. I, Margaret Reid, will my carefree attitude to Grace Carrell. because I ' m beginning to learn. 63. I. Margaret Rhyne, bequeath my ability to write English prose to Willie Anne Hicks. 64. I, Royce Robinson, leave my A-model Ford to Melvin Rayfield. 65. We, Lois Rowland and Helen Cloninger, will our poise and neatness to Laura Barefoot and Mary Frances Smith. 66. I. Albenia Rumfelt. will my hope chest to Betty Frances Yount. 67. I, Doris Satterfield, will my love for basketball and all other sports to Betty Hanna. 68. I, Bill Sitton. leave to Lee Drake my position as the president of the Senior Class. 69. I. Aubrey Smith, bequeath my habit of saying what I think to Cecil Lawing. 70. I. Mildred Smith, do bequeath my super-duper aspirations to Culyner Gosnell and hope he may be fired by them too. 71. We. Pauline Smith and Lucille Wilkerson. bequeath our life-long friendship to Jack Ellington and Robert Dagenhardt. 72. I, Howard Stanley, bequeath my desire to enter the Navy to Edward Goins. 73. I. Ralph Stewart, will my alarm clock to Robert Ramsey so he may be as punctual as I. 74. I, Herbert Suttle. leave to Jack Litton my ability to please Mr. Hoyle. 75. I. Herman Teeter, do will my position as a bus driver to Buren Goins. 76. 1. Earl Thomas, leave to John Lineberger my job of mimeographing the Spy. 17 . I, Robert Traywick, do will unto Harold Rodden my ability to refrain from staying in. 78. I, Helen Thomson, will my reserved nature to Stewart Cashion. 79. I, Harold Whitner, do leave unto Robert Glover my ability to be prompt in every detail. 80. I, Robert Wingate, will my naturalness for being a goat to Jack McCall. 81. I, Billie Willard, leave my disinterested attitude to Gaynelle Smith. 82. We. Pauline Wright and Dorothy Young, will our record of perfect attendance to J. R Thomas and Billy Fulton. James Franklin Miller. Lawyer Witnesses : Eugenia Avery Thomas L. Woodard Emma C. Austelle Page Twenty-five SUPERLATIVES 1 . 2. 3. 4. Jack Cowden .. - Carolyn Brown Dennis Moore Eldora Hovis Earl Thomas Betty Daughtery Joe Abernathy Nancy McLean Robert Ferguson . Georgia Hartgrove Biggest Ladies’ Man Most Attractive Friendliest ... Most Popular Best Sport Best Sport Most Handsome Prettiest Wittiest Most Original 6. Evelyn Hartness . 7. Dennis Dixon Cletus Duncan ..... 8. Bill Sitton Doris Satterfield 9. Wilbur Dellinger Collete Jefferson 10. Truett Pressley ... Helen Cloniger .... Most Dignified Most Accomplished .. Most Likely to Succeed Best Athlete . Best Athlete Best All-around Best All-around Most Polite Neatest JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Lee Drake Prep Hall. Jr. Junior Stowe John Lineberger President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Page T iventy-seven JUNIORS Kenneth Armstrong Lillie Baker Laura Barefoot Lottie Jean Barnette Lionel Bass Ruby Bost Jean Bradley Josephine Britton Beulah Brooks Ray Burns Mary Lou Carrol Kay Carson Stewart Cashion Grace Carrell Lewis Cowan Ida Sue Craig Hazel Crenshaw Anne Dixon Bill Dixon Lee Drake John Frank Edwards Louise Edwards Faye Ellington Jack Ellington Nell Elmore Helen Faye Etters Richard Frazier Billy Joe Fulton Edward Gaddis Elsie George Robert Groner Emily Sue Goins JUNIORS Bobbie Grace Greene Henry Green Jack Green Prep Hall Betty Haney Betty Hanna Charles Harrison L. D. Henderson Bill Hendrix Willie Anne Hicks Naomi Hinson Allene Hipps Emma Hodge Helen Hooker Ralph Hoover Jonnie Mae Horton Gloria Dean Hovis Libby Jean Huffstetler Jimmy Hughey Billy Jefferson John Keller J. P. Kiser Paul Lackey Cecil Lawing Charles Lineberger Sam Lineberger John Lineberger Jack Litton Bobby Loyd Mason Lynch Marie Matheson Harold McKnight JUNIORS Annie Mae Medlin Bernice Mize Frances Mundy Mary Alice Muse Lewis Parnell Clarence Parrot Hazel Queen Margaret Ramsey Raymond Ramsey Mary Louise Rankin Melvin Rayfield Joyce Reep Dorothy Roberts Harold Rodden Rebecca Shields Fred Smith Robert Starnes William Stephens Wilson Stewart James Stowe Mearl Stowe Pearl Stowe Ralph Tate Paul Thomas J. R. Thomas Juanita Traywick Dorothy Turner Mabel Warren Bill West Bonnie Wilson Mary Frances Wilson Wallace Wilson Betty Jo Wright Clinton Wilkerson Betty Frances Yount EIGHTH GRADE Mrs. J. K. Hall ' s Homeroom Craighead Alexander, Ralph Aldridge Harold Armstrong Richard Bowen Jennings Carr Paul Flowers Jack Ford Jr. Harley Gaston, Jr. Clark Goin Tom Gurley Hope Hagerty Arthur Helms Bryan Horton J. D. Martin Harold Moose Hoyt Roberts John Yount Hazel Barefoot Peggy Jo Beaty Wilma Bentley M. Sue Bumgardner Betty Caddell Margaret Davis Helen Drennan Mildred Ferguson Catherine Garrett Marilyn Hartgrove Virginia Jones Betty Ruth Miller Emily Perry Lorene Sams Edith Whitener Lavonne Wingate Frances Flowers Luther Estes Ferrel Doug James Carl C Gene Sue E EIGHTH GRADE Miss Nell Hall ' s Homeroom Pressly Barefoot John Barnette Jack Beatty Richard Bolick Lawerence Cato William Craig H. L. Freeman Artist Gittens Robert Earl Hanna Douglas Harrell William Hartness Richard Hester Alfred Hovis Delmar Kimray Lewis Loyd Thomas Millen William Mize Douglas Norwood Ned Pack Wayne Sherrill Samuel Stalvey John Summerville Billy Crowe Betty Sue Blankenship Juanita Britton Betty Jean Cloniger Edna Rae Ellington Regis Greene Elsie Hamilton Muriel Hinson Dorothy Parker Dolly Crafton Carrie Belle Nichols an BAND SNAPS Page Thirty-five BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL BAND With the director and eighteen seasoned players of the 1941-42 personnel of the Belmont High School Band missing in September, Mrs. Kenneth Hoyle, who has won the distinction of being one of the state’s most outstanding lady directors, assumed the directorship of the Band and undertook the job of rebuilding it. Under her guidance and able leadership the Band is fast approaching another high level of musicianship. Much solo work has been done this year by outstanding members of the Band. The annual Christmas concert was a treat to all lovers of band music. Due to the national emergency and the necessity of curtailing transportation, the Band has not made any long trips. It was on hand, however, to lend color to the football season by participating in all home games and those of nearby towns, and by taking part in an impressive flag-raising in McAdenville. The Band led the Scrap Drive Parade sponsored by the Belmont Jaycees and was on hand at the annual Shrine game in Charlotte. Flutes: Alto Clarinet: Baritones : Mildred Ferguson Margaret Gaston Frances Armstrong Oboe: Jean Armstrong Clarinets : Martha Dixon Betty Daugherty Darcus Ann Horsley Kenneth Armstrong Charles Hall Billy Pharr Jimmy Hughey Isabelle Harrison Laurence Cato Wilson Stewart Marion Burnette Libby Jean Huffstetler Mary Frankie Stone Marlee Martin Grace Schronce Lewis Dixon Saxophones : Sam Lineberger Jack Cow den George Hall Bill Hendrix Henry Greene Cornets: Bill Dixon Prep Hall Bill West Hope Hagerty Bobby Roberts Harley Gaston, Jr. Dicky Dixon Richard Hipps Ralph Tate Billy Jefferson Hoyt Roberts Trombones : Lewis Lloyd Ray Burns Robert Lippard Norris Rumfelt Lionel Bass Ray Buckner, Jr. Basses: Horns : Robert Clark Jimmy Mattox Craighead Alexander Brown Lloyd R. W. Phillips L. D. Henderson Robert Ferguson David Clark Drums and Bells: Jack Litton Forest Beaty John Barnette Joe Brown Eloise Sherrill T ympani : Robert Ferguson Color Guard: Henry Duncan Gerald Harrell Drum Major: Kenneth Armstrong Majorettes : Betty Haney Johnnie Horton Doris Burns Joann Hoyle DRAMATICS Although there has been no organized dramatic club this year, the drama class itself has proved effective as a producing group. On the whole we think the school will remember best a sound-and-shadow experiment with THEY BURNED THE BOOKS, anti-Nazi radio play by Stephen Vincent Benet. Comedy performances include THE NEIGHBORS, A DISPATCH GOES HOME, and a three-act farce called DON’T TAKE MY PENNY. MEMBERS Betty Blanton Cecil Cloninger Edward Cowan Clyde Cox Ida Sue Craig Cletus Duncan Regis Duncan DeWit Edwards Louise Edwards Bobbie Grace Greene Bill Hendrix Naomi Hinson Darcus Horsley Ralph Hoover Gloria Deane Hovis Robert Hovis Libby Jean Huffstetler Jimmy Hughey Pauline Billy Jefferson Colette Jefferson Carl Lewis Rose Lineberger Syvilla Lutz Annie Mae Medlin Jimmy Miller Dennis Moore Fred Murphy Faye Nichols Clarence Parrott Hal Pratt Melvin Rayfield Pauline Smith Bob Starnes Herman Teeter J. R. Thomas Robert Wingate Wright Page Thirty-seven BETA CLUB The standard requirements for membership in the Beta Club are: leadership ability, scholastic merit, and worthy character. In preceding years this club has done much to develop character. Under Miss Wellman ' s direction this group has devoted its spare time to promoting the sale of war bonds and stamps in the school. OFFICERS Jimmie Miller President Colette Jefferson Secretary JACK COWDEN Vice-President MARGARET REED Treasurer Miss Wellman Sponsor Bill Dixon MARGARET RHYNE Mabel Warren Lottie Jean Barnette MEMBERS SAM LlNEBERGER Naomi Hinson Nell Elmore Annie Sue O ' Daniel Jean Bradley Cletus Duncan Wilbur Dellinger Ralph Tate Betty Frances Yount HI-Y CLUB The motto of the Hi-Y Club is “Character through Service ; its purpose is t o encourage clean speech, clean sports, clean scholarship, and clean living. This group proved its helpfulness to the school by bringing to the school O. R. Bible’s circus on February third of this year. OFFICERS MR. HOYLE Sponsor RALPH TATE Secretary ROBERT FERGUSON President PREP Hall Treasurer SAM LlNEBERGER Vice-President BILLY JEFFERSON Sergeant-at-Arms MEMBERS Bill West Bassy bass Ray Burns Gene Blanton LEWIS DICKSON EARL GILBERT WILSON STEWART BILL DIXON JOURNALISM CLASS Through the journalism department, Belmont High School news journeys across the continent into homes, military camps, and defense factories — wherever former students are at work in the war effort. Its instrument, The Spy , is now in its fourth year of publication and has received an honor rating from the National Scholastic Press Association for the past two years. SPY STAFF Wilbur Dellinger Faye Nichols Dennis Moore Earl Thomas, Jean Bradley Bob Gardner Faye Brandon Katherine Millen Tulita Miller Louise Dickson Eldoria Hovis Carolyn Brown Typing Students John Lineberger Annie Sue O’Daniel Regis Duncan Rosa Lynch Joe Abernethy Margaret Noles Miss Lorine Kinlaw Miss Sara Wellman . . Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Business Manager Art Staff Sports Editor . . . . Feature Editor Feature Editor Feature Editor Feature Editor Circulation Manager Exchange Editor 7 ypists ... Mimeographs r . . . . Mimeographer . Mimeographer Mimeographer Mimeographer Proof Reader . . Faculty Adviser . Faculty Adviser Page Thirty-rune DEBATING CLUB The 1943-44 Debating Club has a much larger membership than that of a recent year. A very hopeful sign is the amount of interest manifested by freshmen and sophomores. MEMBERS: Elerbert Suttle, Colette Jefferson, Billy Jefferson, Syvilla Lutz, Regis Duncan, Lionel Bass, Libby Jean Huffstetler, Jean Bradley, Louise Dixon, Jerry Wilson, Gerald Harrell, Naomi Hinson, Jacqueline Bumgardner, Clarence Parrott, Joe Brown, Jack Perry. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club, with a large membership, has had another year of constructive project under the skilled leadership of Miss Miller. The object of this club is to learn better ways of living and to make the members better housekeepers. One of their projects this year is for every member to make a Victory Garden. OFFICERS BETTY JO Fisher President Mildred Burch Secretary and Treasurer Ruby Host Vice-President MISS MILLER Sponsor MEMBERS: Edith Abee, Lillie Baker, Colette Beatty, Louise Burnette, Frances Caskey, Bobby Cowan. May Fisher, Faye Hansil, Allene Hipps. Emma Hurley, Jacqueline Huggins, Frankie Mundy, Mickey Moose, Mary McCarn, Jeanette Smiley, Alma Tate, Juanita Traywick, Betty Deal, Juanita Brandon. Dorothy Caldwell, Thelma Rhynehardt. Mildred McConnel. Page Forty STUDENT COUNCIT This is the organization of student government in Belmont High School. Each student in the school is a member, but the business of the organization is in the hands of student representatives, elected from each homeroom and each club, with two faculty advisers. The purpose of the Student Participation Organization is to cooperate with the school administration in accepting a measure of responsibility for the suc- cess of the school, to create and maintain high standards of citizenship and scholarship, to further interest in all recognized school activities, and to provide opportunity for students to initiate and promote activities which they deem worthy. Wilbur Dellinger Sam Lineberger Jean Maus Stella Gosnell Harley Gaston William Mize Carolyn Warren Frances Caskey Harold Belk Pinkney Stowe Frances Ramsey Betty Joe Fisher Charles Dixon OFFICERS MEMBERS Naomi Hinson J. P. Kiser Mabel Warren Jimmy Hughey Earl Thomas Bill Sitton Wilma Parnell Dennis Moore Perry Baucom Mary Frances Wilson President Vice-President . Secretary Mary Fouise Rankin Betty Jo Dellinger Frances Fackey Jean Bradley Ralph Tate Bill West Dorothy Jean Wilson Douglas Harrell Junior Stowe Anne Coleman Page Forty-one Page Forty-two FOOTBALL With only a few veterans returning there was little hope of a winning team. However Coach Tom Woodard did a fine job in constructing a clean hard-playing team. Football Players: Thomas Ellington. Junior Stowe, Wilbur Dellinger, Bill Sitton, Bill Honeycutt, Bill Orren, Dahal Bumgardner, Charles Dixon, Jimmy Miller, Herbert Suttle, J. R. Thomas. Marvin Hand, Bob Gardner, Bill Ramsey, Pickney Stowe, Lewis Cowan, Clarence Parrott, Richard Frazier, Jack Litton, Bill Jefferson, Earl Paseur, and Paul Lackey. Page Forty-three FOOTBALL LINE-UP Bill Honeycutt End Bill Orren Tackle Charles Dixon Guard Jim Miller Center Dahal BumGARDNER Guard Herbert Suttle Tackle J. R. Thomas End Junior Stowe Right Half Wilbur Dellinger Left Half Bill SlTTON Quarterback Tom Ellington Fullback Page Forty-four BASEBALL )Elhoh Wj efti-iar pa iQMt StLMtH )£LMO|- The prospects for a winning team were bright as six regulars returned for the ’42 season. Coaches Ed Bullard and Tom Woodard guided the boys through a very successful season, losing only to strong teams from Gastonia and Gray High of Winston-Salem, while chalking up four noteworthy victories over their biggest rival, Mt. Holly. LINE-UP Bill Sitton Catcher Charles Dixon First Base Jimmie Miller Second Base Ralph Morrow Short Stop Joe ABERNETHY Third Base Wilbur Dellinger Left Field Albert Cloniger Center Field Vernon Parnell Right Field Jim BURGIN Pitcher J. B. Stowe Pitcher Jack Fleming Pitcher Herman Teeter Outfield Charles Harrison Outfield Page Forty-five BOYS’ BASKETBALL Although Belmont lost its star five by graduation last year, they have been replaced by determined, clean players, who in their desire to win do not forget the rules of sportsman- ship, Our boys certainly deserve a cheer for their unrelenting efforts. PLAYERS Billy Jefferson Guard DAHAL BUMGARDNER Guard Jim Miller Guard Dennis Moore ..... . . Guard Bill West Forward T. L. Woodard MAC STOWE Forward Alfred Hovis Forward Clinton Wilkinson Forward Ralph Tate Center Harold Mcknight Center .... Coach GIRLS’ BASKETBALL A large group of girls ventured forth for basketball this year, most of them experienced players. From this group Coach Woodard will be able to supply our school with a team which will uphold Belmont ' s athletic reputation. PLAYERS Guards: Georgia hartgrove Pearle Stowe Doris Satterfield Betty Daugherty Rose Lineberger Grace Carrell Colette Jefferson Bobbie Grace Greene Lois Roland Betty Blanton Hal Pratt Rosa Lynch Forwards: Mearle Stowe Betty Hanna Michey Moose Bobbie Cowan Regis Dare Duncan Laura Belle barefoot Ann Coleman EUWILDA PERKINS Johnnie Mae Horton Nancy Bass NANCY McLean, Co-Manager Margaret Reed, Co-Manager Mr. T. L. Woodard. Coach Page Forty-seven Page Forty-eight “Swim In Water As Pure As You Drink ” SUTTLE SWIMMING POOL WILKINSON BOULEVARD Charlotte, N. C. FILTERED, CHLORINATED WATER Playgrounds, Sand Beaches and Dancing Pavilion -X COLD DRINKS, CANDY, SANDWICHES (Three Miles from Belmont) Compliments of ELMORE INSURANCE AND REALTY CORPORATION Across from Post Office © Phone 371 BELMONT, N. C. Compliments of JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BELMONT, N. C. Compliments of MONTBELL ICE FUEL THE Nu Mode COMPANY • • Better Merchandise for Manufacturers of Ice 22 Years Dealers in Goal • • Phone 424 PHONE 325 BELMONT, N. C. BELMONT, N. C. Compliments of HONIGMAN’S STUDIO 9 Photographers for BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLARION 144 South Street Gastonia. North Carolina Compliments of FORD HARDWARE Compliments of • 10 N. Main Street THE BELMONT BANNER Phone 637 Belmont, North Carolina BELMONT, N. C, WEDDING INVITATIONS WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS BURNS PAINT AND VISITING CARDS MODEL SHOP SOCIAL STATIONERY • Painting and Decorating WILSON PRINTING Floor Sanding and Venetian Blinds COMPANY Phone 593 Belmont, N. C. Belmont, N. C. Compliments of LEIGH SANDWICH COMPANY Wholesale Makers of FINE SANDWICHES DOUGHNUTS PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES + 625 West Airline Ave. Phone 1067 GASTONIA, N. C. $ $ $ $ $ Compliments of THE BANK OF BELMONT Member F. D. I. C. $ $ $ $ $ Compliments of COHENS “ Store of Tomorrow ” ★ BELMONT, N. C. Compliments of WITTEN IRON AND METAL COMPANY GASTONIA, N. C. Compliments of ROY’S Jeweler GASTONIA, N. C. Compliments of Margaret’s Beauty Shop BELMONT, N. C. Phone 640 Mrs. W. N. Thrower, Owner STOWE MERCANTILE COMPANY GRIFFON CLOTHING DOBBS HATS FLORSHEIM AND JARMEN SHOES • PHONE 321 BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA For the Most Modern Business Training HAGLEY TAILOR SHOP GEYER BUSINESS COLLEGE • Charlotte, N. C. : 1 i ' ? ? j Altering — Dry Gleaning Pressing LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETELY EQUIPPED ★ Phone: Day 525 Night 550 BUSINESS COLLEGE IN THE CAROLINAS BELMONT, N. C. R. A. PADGETT FITE FUNERAL HOME o + J eweler Ambulance Service 9 + Phone 636 515 North Central Avenue Bank Building Phone 417 BELMONT, N. C. BELMONT, N. C. • Compliments of Compliments of FERGUSONS FEATHERSTOn CASH GROCERY CASH GROCERY ★ BELMONT, N. C. Phone 633 421 E. Catawba Street e BELMONT, N. C. GRIFFIN SUPPLY COMPANY Distributors of MILL AND MECHANICAL SUPPLIES Electrical Supplies Plumbers Supplies Heavy Hardware GASTONIA, N. C. Phone 171 815 E. Franklin Ave. + We Sell Supplies That Don’t Come Back, To Customers That Do. Gastonia Brush Company Textil e Brushes Gastonia Roller Flyer Spindle Company Corner Second and Linwood Street Phone 1209 GASTONIA, N. C. Compliments of ORANGE CROSH-DOOBLE COLA BOTTLING COMPANY GASTONIA, N. C. STUDENT SCHOOL SUPPLY COMPANY Wholesale Dealers COMPLETE STUDENTS’ SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOL AND STUDENT STORES BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA Also Representative of L. G. Balfour Company and National Academic Cap and Gown Company BELMONT DRUG COMPANY BELK-MATTHEWS COMPANY The Rexall Store • (i The Home of Better Values ” For 41 Years Leaders in the ★ Civic Life of Belmont PHONE 375 BELMONT, N. C. BELMONT ABBEY PREPARATORY BELMONT ABBEY JUNIOR COLLEGE FOUR-YEAR H IGH TWO-YEAR COLLEGE SCHOOL COURSES COURSES Classical — Scientific — Business General Leading to B.S. and B.A. Degree Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Our Beautiful New Gymnasium is Second to None in the South. Supervised Student Activities — Social, Cultural, and Athletic. Compliments of A FRIEND L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Known Wherever There are Schools and Colleges ATTLEBORO, MASS. Manufacturers of BELMONT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS JEWELRY ★ Invitations and Diplomas Represented by Student School Supply Company COMPLIMENTS OF THE KIWANtS CLUS Belmont, North Carolina FAUL CRYMES, INC. SPORTING GOODS 415 S. Tryon Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. Established in 1880 THE GASTONIA GAZETTE Gaston County ' s Afternoon Newspaper Full Associated Press reports, all the news of towns, county, state, nation, and world . . . Full page of comics daily and eight pages colored comics on Saturdays. Delivered at Your Home 20 cents per week Compliments of NATIONAL WEAVING COMPANY Lowell, North Carolina Compliments of BRYANT ELECTRIC REPAIR COMPANY, INC. TELEPHONE 621 605-07-09 EAST FRANKLIN AVENUE Gastonia, N. G. ★ Compliments of G. W. HOWE COMPANY Phone 374 BELMONT, N. C. ★ ★ Compliments of F. C. TODD, INC. GASTONIA, N. C. ★ Compliments of Gastonia Textile Sheet Metal Works, Inc. ★ Gastonia Comber Needling Co. 222 EAST LONG AVE., GASTONIA, N. C. PHONE 330 Compliments of NORRIS SUPPLY AND MACHINE CO. “Serving the Mills for over 40 years ” GASTONIA, N. C. + + Take Home dinL wvL BREAD + + Compliments of GASTONIA MILL SUPPLY COMPANY GASTONIA, N. C. Compliments of ROYAL CROWN BOTTLING CO. Incorporated ★ Phone 2202 321 E. Franklin Avenue GASTONIA, N. C. D. P. Stowe C. S. Hinson Parson’s Furniture Compliments of Company W. EL D. P. STOWE “ Everything for the Home” COMPANY Phone 638 Established 1892 Furniture — Floor Coverings BELMONT, N. C. STOVES Phone 323 Belmont, N. C. Compliments of H-K CHEVROLET L. S. TATE COMPANY GROCERY Sales — Service ★ 403 East Catawba St. Phonf RQR Phone 546 BELMONT, N. C. BELMONT, N. C. LET’S WIN THE WAR and make it a War worth winning In the lifetime of the Class of ’43 Electric Service in the Piedmont Carolinas has greatly modified Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and the Home. Business initiative and scientific farming give promise of even greater opportunities in the productive years ahead. May each of you find a worthy place in the enterprising world of tomorrow ! DUKE POWER COMPANY Compliments of IRIS, GEM, AND GAY THEATRES BELMONT, N. C. L. A. BROWN CASH GROCERY + + 120 Park Street Phone 351 BELMONT, N. C. Compliments of Compliments of Belmont EAGLE Building Loan Association STORES • Phone 428 Main Street BELMONT, N. C. BELMONT, N. C. “The Service Store ” Compliments of Catawba Pharmacy REGISTERED DRUGGISTS R M Service Station Amoco’s Better Service Phone 634 40 South Main St. Belmont, North Carolina Belmont, N. C. Compliments of BRODT MUSIC COMPANY Grier Dry Cleaning Laundry, Inc. O + + Phone 3-3603 108 West Fifth Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. Phone 381 523 East Catawba Street BELMONT, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF THE ROTARY CLUB BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of EWING’S GROCERY Phone 409 BELMONT, N. C. Armstrong - Lewis Company FANCY GROCERIES AND FRESH MEATS ★ Phone 537 BELMONT, N. C. Compliments of W. H. HAND SON Contractors PHONE 247 BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA